bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Introducing the Relationship of Mental Disorder and Terrorism in Indonesia: A Study Case from Mentally Disorder Former Terrorist
Authors: Sabar Alexander
Published: August 2023

Religion-motivated terrorism still substantially affected Indonesia in recent years. Whole-of-government and whole-of-society had attempted counter-terrorism efforts to combat radical-terrorism from all possible aspects. Nevertheless, analyses and studies regarding mental disorders are still neglected in Indonesian counter-terrorism policies. The current law for dealing with perpetrators of terrorism does not consider their mental disorders. The writing reviews the experiences of two former terrorism convicts in Indonesia who experience mental disorders from law and psychological perspectives. The research uses a qualitative approach with a case study model through in-depth interviews and document studies. As a result, the research prioritizes the development of studies on the issue of mental disorders in terrorism prevention policies in Indonesia while building social awareness. This paper is an initial finding in providing an overview of the correlation between countering terrorism and mental disorders. It also encourages psychological intervention as a basic need and the government, professionals, and academics to collaborate in conducting further research as a foundation for formulating mental health-based counter-terrorism policies in Indonesia.
SOLUTION THE PROBLEM OF STUDENT AUTHENTICATION WHEN WORKING IN THE ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT IN REMOTE FORMAT
Authors:   Moscow State University of Technology STANKIN, Kuznetsova N.M. , Karlova T.V. ,   Institute of Design-Technological Informatics of RAS, Bekmeshov A.Y. ,   Institute of Design-Technological Informatics of RAS
Published: August 2023

Modern teaching methods used in higher education institutions have a wide range of applications. In connection with the pandemic, distance learning methods became more popular. However, it should be noted that in addition to the well-known advantages, remote methods have a number of weak points, including implicit ones. The article is devoted to solving the actual problem of providing rational authentication of students to the resources through electronic environment. The article presents an innovative approach to the application of teaching methods by means of interactive ones. The article also presents a comparative analysis of full-time, distance and interactive methods of teaching students of higher educational institutions.
PLANNING OF VERIFICATION OF THE PRE-PRODUCTION PROCESS OF A NEW AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT
Authors:   Kazan (Volga region) Federal University, Kasyanov S.V. , Nabieva R.K. ,   Kazan (Volga region) Federal University, Bekmeshov A.Yu. ,   Institute for Design-Technological Informatics RAS, Shurpo A.N. ,   Institute for Design-Technological Informatics RAS
Published: August 2023

The article discusses the issues of fulfilling the list of special (especially responsible) quality characteristics of a new automotive component based on planning verification of the pre-production process. The main tool for confirming the quality of the preparation of production was the positive result of the release of the installation batch of the automotive component. Confirmation of the fulfillment of the full set of requirements is based on the development of an installation batch management plan in accordance with the IATF 16949-16 standard.The verification plan of the pre-production process must be formed without missing a single characteristic in the course of the project. Efficient management of the installation batch allows you to get production approval on the first attempt with minimal production preparation time. This greatly reduces the risks of receiving customer claims during serial deliveries.
Exploring the link between Smartphone Use, Violence, and Social Sharing in 50 case studies
Authors: Rizzo Amelia , Princiotta Emanuela
Published: August 2023

The increasing prevalence of violence recorded and shared through smartphones in today's digital age has raised concerns about the underlying reasons driving such behaviour. However, the lack of experimental studies and scientific evidence exploring the relationship between smartphone use and acts of violence has hindered our understanding of this phenomenon. To bridge this gap, the present study aimed to investigate the potential link between smartphone usage and the perpetration of violence, specifically focusing on incidents where violent acts were recorded and shared publicly. Given the challenges associated with directly observing such occurrences and the limitations of self-reporting due to social desirability bias, the study adopted a novel approach by analysing major news outlets. Cross-referencing the most recent cases involving 50 episodes of violence accompanied by smartphone-recorded videos, the research aimed to gain insights into the role and outcomes of content dissemination. The findings revealed a concerning trend, indicating a rise in violence perpetrated with the aid of smartphones, where subsequent sharing on social networks and instant messaging platforms contributed to the viral spread of such content. This study provides valuable insights into the connection between smartphone usage, violence, and the sharing of violent content. The implications of these findings highlight the need for further research and the development of tools to detect and address violence-related issues in the digital space. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of responsible social media usage and collective efforts to curb the spread of violent content and foster a safer online environment. Keywords: Smartphone Use, Violence, and Social Sharing.
Generating Secondary School Typologies to Investigate STEM Education Inequities
Authors: Wasserman Ben , Bagchi Robert , Settlage John
Published: August 2023

a Track 4 Noyce project funded by the National Science Foundation [#1949530]
When hockey parents are motivationally imbalanced: Passion, need satisfaction, and verbal aggression toward officials
Authors: Brodeur Julie , Schellenberg Benjamin J. I. , Tamminen Katherine
Published: August 2023

Spectators can engage in high levels of verbal aggression toward youth hockey officials. Often, the perpetrators of this aggression are the parents. Our aim was to test the motivational factors involved in explaining why hockey parents sometimes take things too far and engage in verbally aggressive behavior toward officials. We reasoned that verbal aggression toward officials would be a function of two forms of motivational imbalance. First, in line with the dualistic model of passion, we hypothesised that verbal aggression would be positively associated with hockey parents’ obsessive passion, an imbalanced form of passion. Also, based on the compensatory model of passion, we predicted that obsessive passion would be associated with imbalanced psychological need satisfaction involving high need satisfaction from being a hockey parent, but low global need satisfaction. We administered online surveys to Canadian hockey parents (N = 992) assessing their verbal aggression toward officials, passion for being a hockey parent, and psychological need satisfaction from being a hockey parent and in general. Using structural equation modeling, we found support for a model in which high need satisfaction from being a hockey parent and low need satisfaction in general were associated with obsessive passion. Obsessive passion, in turn, was associated with greater verbal aggression toward referees. These findings help reveal why some hockey parents insult, threaten, and engage in other forms of verbal aggression toward officials. They also highlight the importance of maintaining motivational balance among sport parents.
Investigating the Geography of Thought Across Eleven Countries: Cross-Cultural Differences in Analytic and Holistic Cognitive Styles Using Simple Perceptual Tasks and Reaction Time Modeling
Authors: Lacko David , Čeněk Jiří , Arikan Alaattin , Dresler Thomas , Galang Adrianne John R. , Stachoň Zdeněk , Šašinková Alžběta , Tsai Jie-Li , Prošek Tomáš , Ugwitz Pavel , sasinka cenek
Published: August 2023

This paper investigates cross-cultural differences in analytic/holistic cognitive styles among participants from eleven countries: Armenia, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Czechia, Germany, Ghana, Philippines, Slovakia, Taiwan, and Türkiye. Using a pre-registered design, 993 university students were assessed with three perceptual tasks based on Navon hierarchical figures and Gottschaldt’s embedded figures. Analytic and holistic cognitive styles were estimated using reaction time modeling, specifically a Bayesian 4-parameter shifted Wald distribution and a hierarchical linear ballistic accumulator model. The results revealed notable cross-cultural variations in cognitive styles, though these differences did not align with predictions from analytic/holistic cognitive style theory. Countries traditionally characterized as more holistic or analytic did not consistently show the expected cognitive style patterns. Multilevel modeling examined the influence of country-level variables, such as Hofstede’s and Schwartz’s cultural dimensions. While some dimensions, like individualism and long-term orientation, were associated with both analytic and holistic thinking, many cultural predictors had no significant impact on cognitive styles. Additionally, exploratory latent profile analysis assessed cognitive meta-styles, such as flexibility and rigidity, but the findings do not support the presence of a rigidity meta-style. No profiles exhibited a strong preference for one cognitive dimension while showing a low preference for the other. These findings challenge the straightforward application of analytic/holistic theory across diverse cultural contexts and suggest a need for re-evaluation of its generalizability.
Deneysel animasyon
Authors: Gökçearslan Armağan
Published: August 2023

Animasyon, yoktan var eden, var olanı yok eden, fizik kurallarını ihlal eden yapısıyla ilk yıllarda bir çeşit illüzyon gibi algılanmıştır. Geçmişten bugüne kadar yapılan tüm animasyonlar bir noktada deneyseldir çünkü animasyonun kendi içinde bir keşif süreci vardır. Özellikle ilk yıllar gerek teknik gerekse üslup bakımından ortamın keşfinin yapıldığı bir deney sürecidir. “Deneysel Animasyon” başlıklı bu çalışmada; bağımsız animasyon, deneysel animasyonun ticari animasyonla karşılaştırılması, deneysel animasyonun resim ve heykel sanatıyla, yeni medyayla, müzikle, soyut sanatla ilişkisi ve doğrudan film tekniği ele alınmış, örneklerle konu açıklanmaya çalışılmıştır. Farklı teknik ve malzemelerin denendiği, genellikle festivallerde gösterim olanağı bulan ve kısa metrajlı olarak izleyici karşısına çıkan bu tür animasyonlara yönelik ülkemizde sınırlı sayıda araştırmayla karşılaşılmıştır. Bu makalenin ileriki yıllarda yapılacak diğer deneysel animasyon çalışmalarına ışık tutacağı düşünülmektedir.
ВИКОРИСТАННЯ КОМП'ЮТЕРНО-ІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ В НАВЧАЛЬНО-ТРЕНУВАЛЬНОМУ ПРОЦЕСІ БОРЦІВ
Authors: Асаулюк Інна , Антонюк Андрій , Яковлів Володимир , Ковальчук Андрій , Хоронжевський Леонід
Published: August 2023

To date, the rapid growth of the world level of sportsmanship in wrestling, its growing dynamism, requires close attention to the improvement of all aspects of training, on which the sports result depends. Despite the significant success of the theory and methodology of freestyle wrestling, currently all possible reserves of wrestler training are far from being exhausted. It was established that the main place in the implementation of the strategy for the development of the training system of highly qualified wrestlers is given to the rapid implementation of new technical and informational solutions in the training system: new sports inventory and equipment, high-tech modernization of competition and training venues, computer, information and multimedia technologies.
УДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ ФІЗИЧНОЇ ПІДГОТОВЛЕНОСТІ ВЕСЛЯРІВ НА ЕТАПІ ПОПЕРЕДНЬОЇ БАЗОВОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ ЗАСОБАМИ КРОСФІТУ
Authors: Богуславська Вікторія , Павловський Артур , Поляк Вадим
Published: August 2023

The development of the system of training athletes covers a number of priority directions, among which the orientation of the system of training athletes to achieve the optimal structure of competitive activity and the maximum orientation to the realization of individual talents and abilities of athletes regarding the rational structure of competitive activity, the construction of long-term training are highlighted.
ВПЛИВ ПРОГРАМИ ОЗДОРОВЧО-РЕКРЕАЦІЙНОЇ РУХОВОЇ АКТИВНОСТІ НА ПОКАЗНИКИ СОМАТИЧНОГО ЗДОРОВ’Я ТА ЯКОСТІ ЖИТТЯ ЧОЛОВІКІВ ПОХИЛОГО ВІКУ
Authors: Хома Олександр , Григус Ігор
Published: August 2023

One of the most important features of modern reality, which affected literally all aspects of society, was the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly changed people's consciousness and behavior. One of the consequences of such "social distancing" of the elderly is the deterioration of the quality of life and health of the elderly.
ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN THE TRANSITION ECONOMY: THE CASE OF SOUTHERN REGION OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Kherson National Technical University, FOMISHYNA VIRA , GUDS PETRO ,   National University «Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic», FEDOROVA NADIIA ,   Kherson National Technical University, PLIUSHCHYK IRYNA ,   Kherson National Technical University
Published: August 2023

This paper aims to analyse and evaluate the state of the entrepreneurial ecosystem of international business in the transition economy based on the evidence of the southern region of Ukraine. The tasks of the study are (i) to identify the presence of components of the international business ecosystem and their quality depending on the level of development of the transition economy (policy, markets, finance, human capital, culture, support); (ii) to assess the current state of the components of the international business ecosystem; (iii) to identify constraining factors for the functioning of the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem for their further consideration when adjusting the trajectory of the development of the transition economy. The model of Isenberg was used to observe the structure of the ecosystem. The international ratings (KOF Index of Globalization, Global Competitiveness Index, Doing Business, etc.), the data of the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, national laws, etc. were used for the qualitative measurement of the ecosystem performance. An online survey was conducted to assess the current state of the ecosystem and to identify the restraining factors of its functioning. The research results demonstrate that all domains of an international business ecosystem are in the process of formation. 80% of respondents rated domains’ performance at three points on a 5-point scale, indicating poor functioning the ecosystem. The respondents of the survey represent several industries but mostly agro-industrial complex. The restraining factors are ineffective government policy; business-unfriendly legislation; limited access to the infrastructure; insecurity of property rights; inefficient business support systems, etc. The research results show that almost all components of the ecosystem are less efficient in Ukraine than in Europe, except for the entrepreneurs’ intentions of networking and collaboration development. The paper proposed original research on the institutional context of the ecosystem in the transition economy. The study is built on the idea of the specific regional peculiarities of entrepreneurial ecosystems and the impact of transformational processes of the economy of the country. The results of the study can be used as a basis for a scientific focus on the policy of improving the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The article empirically expands the knowledge of entrepreneurial ecosystems and shows the potential and benefits of a complete integrated ecosystem for overall regional development.
MODELING CHANGES IN THE ACTIVITY OF UKRAINIAN DOMESTIC BUSINESS IN TIMES OF WAR
Authors:   Alfred Nobel University, Momot Volodymyr Ye. , Lytvynenko Olena M. ,   Alfred Nobel University
Published: August 2023

The article examines the effects of changes in the activity of domestic business during the war, as a result of the system of unfavorable factors. The authors analyze the possibilities of using different types of mathematical models to reproduce the dynamics of business activity at the level of a particular country, and selects the most successful one. A phenomenological model describing the dynamics of the process was proposed, which uses the business activity index as the main variable and is based on an ordinary heterogeneous second-order differential equation with a source term. Using a three-component production function, a transition to a system of differential equations describing the dynamics of various components of the business activity index was made, which, in the absence of a source term responsible for the impact of external stimulating factors, is conservative. The modeling results are compared with empirical data, which indicates a good ability of the model to reproduce real processes in the economy under the influence of powerful negative factors, including the restoration of business optimism caused by the return of territories in September-October 2022 and overcoming the consequences of attacks on energy infrastructure in November 2022-January 2023. It is shown that the involvement of other equations describing the dynamics of business activity in the system leads to a loss of conservatism. The frequency and phase-frequency analysis of the dynamics of Ukrainian business activity during the war allows us to conclude that business activity will recover fairly quickly after the cessation of negative depressing factors. Based on the descriptive data, the article clusters the negative factors that suppress domestic business during hostilities and compares them with the parameters that determine the ease of doing business, an internationally recognized indicator that allows assessing obstacles to business activity. Based on the research of recognized foreign experts, a retrospective analysis of obstacles to the development of Ukrainian business was conducted. An empirical study of a number of enterprises from the Dnipropetrovs’k region belonging to various business sectors was implemented, which proves that the main problems that emerged during the war are not much more severe than the problems that domestic business experienced before the aggression. The «classical» factors associated with hostilities are reduced to ensuring uninterrupted supply of electricity and preventing the outflow of human resources through conscription and forced migration. It is concluded that an interesting direction for further research on this problem is the use of the Granger model, which will allow for joint analysis of time series and take into account hidden relationships.
CURRENT CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF LOAN PORTFOLIO QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN WARTIME: THE CASE OF UKRAINE
Authors:   National Academy of Statistics, Accounting and Audit, Zaichko Iryna , Bohrinovtseva Liudmyla ,   National Academy of Statistics, Accounting and Audit, Verheliuk Yuliia ,   State Tax University,, Purdenko Olena ,   State University of Trade and Economics
Published: August 2023

The purpose of the study is to develop effective ways to solve the problems of managing the quality of the loan portfolio of the Ukrainian banking sector in the context of the financial crisis caused by the russian-Ukrainian war. In the course of the study, such scientific methods as fundamental provisions of the credit portfolio theory, multifactor regression analysis, extrapolation, trend analysis, mathematical programming, etc. have been used. A methodical approach to the study of contemporary problems and prospects of loan portfolio quality management under martial law, consisting in modelling the profitability of the Ukrainian banking sector, taking into account the quality of the loan portfolio, has been proposed. This approach is implemented by constructing a two-factor power regression equation; forecasting with the establishment of confidence intervals and the development of 3 forecast scenarios (realistic, pessimistic and optimistic); solving the target function to maximize the profit of the banking sector, taking into account the restrictions formed on the basis of forecasting results. A power model of dependence of Ukrainian banking sector profitability on the volume of loan portfolio and non-performing loans has been built and its statistical significance has been established on the basis of official statistics for 2012–2022. It has been determined that an increase in the volume of the bank loan portfolio by 1% leads to an increase in bank income by 3.1%, while an increase in the volume of non-performing loans by 1% leads to a 0.28% reduction in revenues of the banking sector of Ukraine. The loan portfolio and NPL series have been extrapolated to 2023–2025, which is consistent with the medium-term, as long-term projections would be unreliable under martial law and deep recession. According to the results of medium-term forecasting and optimization, it has been proved that the maximum growth of bank revenues by 60.4%, compared to 2022, is possible with an increase in the loan portfolio by 18.9%, a reduction of non-performing loans by 26% and a reduction of their share in the loan portfolio by 13.9%. It has been justified that the key condition for maximising bank revenues is the soonest termination of the russian-Ukrainian war and further expansion of effective government concessional lending programs. In particular, the effectiveness of the state program “Affordable Loans 5–7–9%”, which provided 19% of the bank loan portfolio in Ukraine and became a key mechanism of anti-crisis business support both during the COVID-19 pandemic and during the large-scale invasion from 2022 during the russian-Ukrainian war, has been substantiated.
FOREIGN ECONOMIC STRATEGIC PRIORITIES OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Filipenko Anton S. , Bazhenova Olena V. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Polishchuk Lina S. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Rylach Nataliya M. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Published: August 2023

The paper is devoted to the analysis of modern foreign economic strategic priorities of Ukraine, features of their implementation in the context of the key purposes of economic development of the country. Emphasis is placed on the need to use modern tools to support domestic producers and limit import expansion in the context of the formation of a new export strategy of Ukraine. Ukraine is a small open economy that makes extensive use of external factors of economic development both in the context of markets for its products, especially the agricultural sector, and attracting important resources of critical imports, including oil and natural gas, electronic equipment and more. From this point of view, the analysis has revealed the role and importance of two key players in the world market – the United States and China – in ensuring Ukraine’s external economic balance. The paper empirically examines the dependence of certain macroeconomic indicators of Ukraine on similar indicators of the United States and China (the so-called ‘large’ and systemically important economies for Ukraine). Vector autoregression models were used as a research tool to explore the dynamic interdependencies between macroeconomic indicators in the case of explaining their present values by the previous ones. For this purpose, percentage changes in gross domestic product and consumer price index compared to the corresponding period of the previous year for the USA, China and Ukraine were selected. As a result of the research, impulse-response functions from ‘large’ economies showed the dependence of indicators that characterise economic development in Ukraine from them and their long-term absorption, both in the context of economic growth in these countries and inflation imports from abroad. Moreover, it should be noted that the influence of China is more significant than that of the United States, especially if we consider the impact of fluctuations in the consumer price index in China on economic growth and inflation in Ukraine. This necessitates further research on this issue in line with the formation of scientifically sound foreign economic strategy and policy of Ukraine. The impact of economic growth in the United States and China on Ukraine’s GDP fluctuations is positive and almost the same (peaking in the second quarter and gradual levelling over two years). In turn, the variance decomposition of forecast errors for Ukraine’s GDP shows that in the long run about 52% of its variability result from modelled external factors, which in our opinion is due to significant openness of Ukraine’s economy and, consequently, ‘large’ economies. Finally, paper emphasizes the need to assess their international economic policy to minimize risks in the implementation of the country’s foreign economic strategy.
RATIONALES FOR EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE GREEN FINANCING UNDER EMERGENCY RULES
Authors:   National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Sova Olena , Voliak Lesia ,   National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Khmurova Viktoriia ,   State University of Trade and Economics
Published: August 2023

The article is devoted to the current topic of environmental protection through the joint efforts of government and business with the help of innovative schemes for attracting investments in ecological developments. Based on data from international organizations, a thorough study of global trends in the use of green bonds as a financing tool for environmentally important projects has been conducted. The changing climate of our planet requires the adaptation of sustainable development goals to the challenges of our time. And such an effective mechanism is green financing. Green bonds are considered as an impact investing mechanism. The participants in the initiation of the standardization process of green bonds and the parameters for obtaining the status of green securities have been determined. Using a number of literary sources, the authors substantiated the strengths and weaknesses of the green bond market. The regional aspect of green bond issuance is reinforced by the examples of leading issuing countries. The position of the European continent as a leader in issuing green bonds has been argued. The annual value of green bonds and directions for using the proceeds have been analyzed. The development trends and global potential of the green bond market have been substantiated. The authors have indicated the directions of green investment in unstable market conditions and summarized the common features of green financing. The ETF’s place in the chain of attracting investors to the green bond market has been determined. The article illustrates the dynamics of the main green bonds indices with an explanation of their selection criteria. It has been emphasized that modern society purposefully begins to use climate finance markets more effectively for a step-by-step transition to a green economy. Obstacles on the way to the expansion of operations on the green bond market have been specified. The prospects for the further development of the green financing market have been outlined to strengthen the synergy of ecology and finance
Risk Factors Associated with Fatality in Road Traffic Accidents in Lahore
Authors: Manzoor Iram , Younis Ayesha , Iftikhar Huma , Naveed Kainat , Gurmani Haseeb Jan , Ghyas Hussain
Published: August 2023

Background: The objective of the study was to analyze the epidemiology of risk factors associated with fatal road traffic accidents in Lahore-Punjab, Pakistan.
Methods: An Analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in Lahore, between July 2019 and September 2019. Data of 290 road traffic accidents was collected from office of Rescue 1122. To collect data systematic Random Sampling technique was used. Data was collected on preformed pretested questionnaire. Data was entered and analyzed in SPSS version 23. Chi-square test of significance was applied, p-value of less than 0.05 was considered as significant.
Results: Mean age of victims of RTA was 31.4±14.7. About 28.3% of the total accidents were observed among 20-29 years age group. Out of total 290 victims, 239 (82.4%) were males. Majority, 228(78.6%) of the accidents involved Motorcyclists. Significant association was found between fatal accidents and injury to head (p-value = 0.00), Concussion (p-value=0.00), with No fractures of limbs (p-value= 0.04) and critical condition of victim (p-value=0.00).
Conclusion: Road Traffic Accidents were more common among males of 20-29 years age. Most of the victims were motorcyclists. Head Injuries, concussion and critical conditions of victims has significant association with fatality.
Demonstrator’s Knowledge Regarding the Prescription of Antibiotics for Endodontic Treatment
Authors: Hafiza Hina Irshad  , Muhammad Sohaib Ashfaq  , Ayesha Ashfaq  , Muhammad Ali  , Shamsher Ali  , Dil Rasheed  , Sajid Mustafa
Published: August 2023

Background: Since the discovery of antibiotics, they have been in use broadly for the treatment of odontogenic infections. Prescription is a dynamic, customized clinical process, and is considered as a vital determinant of good doctor/clinician. Aim of this study was to assess & evaluate the knowledge regarding the prescription of antibiotic during endodontic treatment and errors made by the house officers at Multan Dental College.
Methods: This survey-based study was conducted among 40 house officers working at Multan Dental College. A survey form was designed, about the pattern of antibiotics prescription and the situations for which they were recommended by the House officers. The questionnaire investigated house officer's knowledge regarding the indications of prescription of antibiotics for different clinical signs that may well be related to the infections of the oral cavity.
Results: The medication of choice was mostly Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid (52.6%) and Amoxicillin alone (47.3%). The greatest number of antibiotic prescriptions was written for acute apical abscess (62.8%) and patient with fever and malaise (62%). Overall, 12% of respondents always prescribed antibiotics after root canal therapy. In this study the greatest numbers of antibiotics prescribed were prophylactically for congenital heart diseases 69.7%, and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus 62.8%. Prosthetic joint in past 2 years 46.5% & Mitral valve prolapsed 34.9%.
Conclusion: We conclude that here is a deficiency of knowledge & information about the proper indication, kind, and dose of antibiotics in the dental practice.
Dengue Fever Perception among Undergraduate Students at a Public Sector University, Rawalpindi
Authors: Hassan Uzma , Rana Hassan S , Jaffry Tamkeen Nishat , Shan Hina , Asif Raima , Zulfiqar Rubab
Published: August 2023

Background: Dengue is the most widely distributed mosquito-borne viral disease in the world. It continues to spread rapidly because of climate change, rapid urbanization, and population growth. In the world population ranking Pakistan stands at number 6th position, having subtropical position. Due to growing cases, this study is undertaken to evaluate the perception of Dengue fever among the university students. Engagement of students and community to improve participation and mobilization for vector control is a key element to regulate the control interventions and strategies.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at National University of Medical Sciences Rawalpindi during July-Nov 2022 including 346 participants. Online survey was conducted   using close ended structured questionnaire by using nonprobability convenience method. The age, gender, living status, accommodation status, and residential area of the students together with perceptions of undergraduate students regarding Dengue’s knowledge and prevention was recorded. Based on students’ correct answers, overall knowledge level assessment and prevention awareness level was calculated. Association of categorical variables were analysed using chi-square test. Statistical data analysis was carried out using commercially available software.
Results: Out of 346 students, 58.6% had knowledge of dengue and 84.9% were aware about its prevention. The multi-variate analyses revealed that positive relationship exists between Dengue’s knowledge with age, gender, and residential area and between Dengue’s prevention awareness with age and gender (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The overall knowledge and awareness of students regarding Dengue fever was found to be adequate, being higher among male than female students. The collaborative effort by all stakeholders can contribute towards enhancing the knowledge and awareness among students which will further reduce the risk of disease.
Ergonomic Evaluation of Workstation of University Administrative Staff in Rawalpindi and Islamabad
Authors: Fatima Shanza , Farooqi Afnan
Published: August 2023

Background: Workstation ergonomic designs, if inappropriate, can lead to exposure to risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The objective of this study was to evaluate workstation ergonomic risk factors of university administrative staff.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on administrative staff workers in the universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad from July 2021- June 2022. Nonprobability convenient sampling was employed to recruit a sample size of 351 university admin staff employees aged 20 to 60 years, both male and female, who work on computer for 6-8 hours. Data was collected through a self-structured demographic form and Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) tool. Data was entered and analyzed on SPSS v.21. The results were expressed as descriptive statistics and reported in averages. The qualitative variables were reported as frequencies and percentages.
Results: The study comprised of 107 (30.5%) females and 244 (69.5%) males with a mean age of 34.80 ± 9.118 years. Results showed that the mean total ROSA score was 6.07 ±1.195. Categorizing the risk level, 242 (68.9%) fell in high risk and only 30 (8.5%) were classified in low-risk and those in the warning zone were 79 (22.5%). The highest at risk score was observed for keyboard and lowest for chair height of workstation. Total ROSA score was highest in administrative accounts department with a mean of 6.47±1.080.
Conclusion: The university administrative staff were at considerably higher risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders due to poor ergonomic computer workstations. The highest score was observed for keyboard placement, followed by back support. Moreover, individuals working in the administrative accounts department were at the highest ergonomic risk.
Pros and cons of the delocalisation theory in international commercial arbitration
Authors:   FPT University, Dang Minh Hoang
Published: August 2023

Delocalization theory provides an approach to international arbitration laws, which enhances the parties’ autonomy and contractual freedom in the arbitration process. The core of this theory is supporting the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards even though these are regarded null and voided in the original country. Based on doctrinal analysis of the delocalization theory in international arbitration as well as the opinions of some national courts in recognizing and enforcing the international arbitration awards, this research identifies that the disadvantages of the delocalization theory overwhelm its advantage and consequently, this theory is deemed unrealistic in the course of practice. It does not enable resolving commercial disputes via international arbitration to be more attractive, domestic laws should rather be flexible and selective in recognizing and enforcing the foreign arbitral awards. Against the background of this result, some comments toward the approach of Vietnam law and suggestions for law reform have thus been built to increase the efficiency in the process of recognizing and enforcing foreign arbitral awards.
Consumer's right to choose a court for contract with arbitration agreement clause and the need of issuance of case law No. 42/2021/AL
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University of Economics and Law, VNU-HCM, Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung , Huynh Thi Nam Hai ,   Faculty of Law, University of Economics and Law, VNU-HCM
Published: August 2023

This article presents and analyzes the consumer's right to choose a court for dispute resolution in the case of a model contract that includes an arbitration agreement clause under Vietnam’s law. In addition, the article also discusses the content of the legal solution proposed in the case law No. 42/2021/AL, which was approved by the Council of Judges of the Supreme People's Court on February 24, 2021 and publicized, announced under Decision No.42/QD-CA dated March 12, 2021 of the Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court. On the basis of analyzing the content of the case No.42/2021/AL, the article makes comments on the neccessity on whether to issue this precedent and its meaning. Accordingly, both the Law on Protection of Consumer Rights and the Law on Commercial Arbitration in 2010 recognize a common principle, namely that if the model contract contains an arbitration clause, the consumer is entitled to choose an arbitrator or a court to initiate a lawsuit to protect their legitimate interests. The provision of the right to choose an arbitration or a court of the consumer plaintiff in this case is necessary and consistent with real life in order to protect the legitimate interests of consumers. Case No.42/2021/AL has reaffirmed once again this solution. Thus, it can be seen that the consumer's right to choose a Court in a model contract containing an arbitration agreement clause has been clearly stipulated by law and there is no conflict between those regulations, implying that the promulgation of case law No. 42/2021/AL on consumers' right to choose a Court is unnecessary.
REPRESENTASI SOSIAL HARMONI DALAM KEARIFAN LOKAL ANJANGSANA PADA AGAMA MINORITAS DI DUSUN TANGKIL DESA PAIT KASEMBON
Authors: Abadi Rahmat abadi
Published: August 2023

Dalam tulisan ini akan menguraikan sebuah potret fenomena sosial harmonis dalam masyarakat dusun tangkil dimana kearifan lokal menjadi kunci utama dan salah satunya adalah anjangsana di dusun tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan fenomena sosial anjang sana sebagai cara untuk mewujudkan sosial harmonis dalam dusun sehingga untuk kedepannya diharapkan dapan menjadi acuan pada pembentukan lingkungan rukun di tempat lain. Dalam penulisan penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan yang digunakan yaitu kualitatif deskriptif dan menggunakan teori konstruksi sosial sebagai acuan dalam penulisan.
2012 ECoC Project of Maribor in collaboration with ‘Eastern Cohesion’ region: Challenges and Implications for ‘Return to Europe’
Authors:   United European Research Society, Kwon Hyok Jae
Published: August 2023

The EU's cultural policy is focused on fostering genuine European integration through a range of diverse cultural programs. Among them, the 'European Capital of Culture(ECoC)' holds a prominent position as a highly esteemed and influential cultural initiative within the EU. While ‘diversity’ and ‘unity’ are emphasized in the European identity, European culture ultimately seeks cohesion and uniformity. In 2012, Slovenia's ambitious '2012 ECoC Maribor' project aimed to showcase European identity through cultural means. Maribor, at the center of the 'Eastern Cohesion,' united diverse cultural assets and created a unique cultural explosion. This strategic approach, promoting unity within diversity, presented a significant challenge and a new model for the European Capital of Culture program. The project instilled European cultural pride and citizenship consciousness in Slovenia, despite modest economic outcomes. The ‘2012 ECoC Maribor’ left a hopeful and optimistic social, political, and cultural impact.
같은 꿈, 다른 야망: 1960년대 샤를르 드골의 유럽과 장 모네의 유럽
Authors:   United European Research Society, Kim Yoo-Joung
Published: August 2023

This study examines and compares the visions of de Gaulle and Monnet for Europe, considering both their shared aspirations and perceived differences. Both figures played significant roles in shaping European international relations throughout the 20th century, but their portrayals often diverged. De Gaulle is often characterized as a nationalist figure, while Monnet is often revered as ‘the Father of European Integration'. While the prevailing narrative emphasizes the divergences between De Gaulle and Monnet, it is important to acknowledge that they shared the same dream of a strong Europe built upon a strong France. Both de Gaulle and Monnet recognized the necessity of European integration in maintaining European peace, addressing the 'German Problem' after World War II, and creating a strong and independent Europe. However, they differed significantly in their approaches to constructing Europe, particularly in terms of methods, institutions, and relationships with the United States. These differences often resulted in conflicts between the two leaders, especially regarding the issue of British participation in the EEC and the Europe-United States relationship. By comparing de Gaulle's Europe to Monnet's Europe, this study aims to enhance our understanding of their contributions to European integration and shed light on the complex motivations and ambitions that influenced their visions of Europe.
A Broken Promise?: ‘The Gorbachev-Baker Conversation’ and the Meaning of NATO’s “one inch to the east”
Authors:   United European Research Society, Yang Seung Jo
Published: August 2023

In the ‘Gorbachev-Baker talks’ held in Moscow on February 9, 1990, J. Baker's statement to Gorbachev that NATO would not expand “one inch to the east” has sparked controversy. Researchers who evaluate NATO's eastward expansion as a policy failure interpret Baker's statement as a diplomatic commitment not to expand NATO into Eastern Europe, which NATO violated by expanding into Eastern Europe. However, such interpretations are closer to a “myth” when examining the situation at the time of the “Gorbachev-Baker talks”. In fact, this “talk” was part of the overall process in which the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and France continued to contact and negotiate over the acceptance, process, and international and military nature of a unified Germany. In the process of making the “one inch” statement, Baker first restricted NATO's deployment to “West Germany”, from which we can see that the “one inch to the east” that NATO would not enter refers to “East Germany”, not “Eastern Europe”. At the time, the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact was still intact in Eastern Europe, and Soviet troops were stationed in East Germany, so it was not a situation where Baker could throw out NATO's Eastward expansion as a concession to Gorbachev. In this sense, it is appropriate to see the “East” in the “Gorbachev-Baker talks” as referring to “East Germany”, as confirmed by Gorbachev in a clear tone.
Invented ‘Français de l'Orient’: Memories of Lebanese Maronites and France
Authors:   United European Research Society, Jeong Yeon
Published: August 2023

This paper delves into the concept of the ‘Français de l'Orient,’ invented by the Lebanese Maronite intellectuals and the French Romantic intellectuals in the 19th century. The downfall of Mehmet Ali Pasha in 1840, coupled with the banishment of Bashir Shihab II, triggered a crisis within the Maronite Church due to its close political, social, and religious ties with Bashir II, the contemporary political leader. Seeking to restore the Shihab dynasty, the Maronite Church turned to Western powers for assistance, with France responding to their plea. Positioning itself as the protector of Catholics within the Ottoman Empire, France supplanted the Holy See. However, the defeat of Mehmet Ali by the Ottoman Empire and Allied forces also jeopardized France's influence over Syria. Amid this dual crisis, the Maronite Church and France embarked on constructing an imagined identity called ‘Français de l'Orient,’ drawing from the shared historical context of the ‘Crusade.’ This identity portrayed the Maronites, who had previously established a Christian state in the Levant with French crusaders, as the ‘Crusaders of the East.’ Essentially, the Lebanese Maronites were presented as brethren of France, united by cultural, religious, and historical bonds. Therefore, this paper posits that the ‘Français de l'Orient’ is a fictional entity created by the Maronite Church and France to serve their political interests, subsequently exploited by the French during their colonization of Syria and Lebanon.
European Capital of Culture Wrocław and European Cultural Identity
Authors:   United European Research Society, Lee Okjin
Published: August 2023

Wrocław is the first city that earned the title in Poland, ‘European Capital of Culture(ECoC)’. Wrocław is a city with a dynamic history. From the Middle Ages to the Modern, Wrocław experienced the destruction of multicultural city after World War II, the migration and exchange of Polish and German residents, the communist era, and the process of the transition. Wrocław, as the ECoC tried to deliver the unique and tragic historical aspects at the level of beginning and the citizens endeavored to consider the identity of the city they shared own history and identity. Thanks to the various program of the ECoC, Wrocław had a chance to contemplate the changes in its culture from the past through the present to the future. Also, through the opportunity of the project, Wrocław could scrutinize the European cultural identity that its have. Not only residents in Wrocław and Lower Silesian Voivodeship but also all Poles fulfilled their substantial cultural benefits with the ECoC Projects. In addition, the program provided a chance for Poland and Wrocław to declare that they were part of Europe clearly. The project was useful to Wrocław. Wrocław has experienced the creation of jobs and vitalization of the service industry as well as the economic effect followed by attracting tourists to urban development. Also, the program supported numerous artists in Wrocław, thus they could expand their activity area from Poland to the whole Europe continent.
FAKTOR – FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PENYEMBUHAN LUKA PADA IBU PASCA SECTIO CAESAREA
Authors: Puspita Sylvie , Aryani Hany Puspita , Puspita Enny
Published: August 2023

Tindakan sectio caesarea menimbulkan suatu luka akibat sayatan pada abdomen. Banyak faktor yang mempengarui proses penyembuhan luka sectio caesarea. Salah satu faktor yang bisa mempengari adalah nutrisi, usia, pendidikan, sumber informasi dan pekerjaan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan proses penyembuhan luka pasca sectio caesarea di Poli Kandungan RSUD Ngimbang. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan desain Cross sectional dengan pendekatan retrospektif. Populasi pasien pasca sectio caesarea  di Poli Kandungan RSUD Ngimbang sebanyak 35 orang yang dipilih dengan menggunakan teknik quota sampling. Variabel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah independent status nutrisi, usia responden, tingkat pendidikan, sumber informasi  dan variabel dependent (proses penyembuhan luka). Hasil penelitian diketahui bahwa ada 4 fator yang berhubungan dalam penyembuhan luka yaitu nutrisi, pendidikan, usia dan sumber informasi dan ada 1 yang tidak berhubungan yaitu dari pekerjaan. faktor yang paling berpengaruh dalam proses penyembuhan luka nutrisi dengan tingkat keeratan 0,412 yang artinya cukup. Berdasarkan hasil diatas maka banyak faktor yang memepengarui proses penyembuhan luka, yang harus tetap di perawatan luka yang tepat merupakan bagian paling penting dalam mengendalikan terjadinya komplikasi pada luka post operasi.