bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using XR to Transform Todays Short-form Video Content Consumption
Authors: Li Youyang
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this research is to investigate how Extended Reality (XR) technologies can help address the effects of consuming short form content, on social media platforms. With the rise in popularity of video apps its important to understand their impact on users, younger generations. While these platforms cater to peoples entertainment and news needs during their time they can have effects such as shorter attention spans, changes in cultural appreciation and even social disconnection. This research proposes an approach by combining Extended Reality technology with short form content to enhance user engagement while minimizing negative consequences. The proposed system includes experiences created by users that can be accessed individually or by viewers through an interactive feature called The Hall. Additionally the system includes features that encourage world connections and a transparent content recommendation mechanism that prioritizes user privacy. By prioritizing physical health well as privacy this Extended Reality based application has the potential to offer an effective solution to the challenges posed by current 2D short form content platforms. The findings are based on a survey conducted among 30 high school students in Beijing, which indicates the feasibility of this XR based application to transform short-form content consumption.
Comparison of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles with International Financial Reporting Standards
Authors: Wang Rong
Published: December 2023

Each country has its own mutually accepted accounting standards, which are the rules that companies in these countries must follow when preparing accounting entries and financial statements. Accounting standards ensure the standardization of economic activities recorded by enterprises, and also provide a common index for fair evaluation of the financial status and operating results of enterprises. Nowadays, the accounting standards widely used in the world are generally divided into two categories: U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Financial Reporting Standards. This paper discusses the measurement differences under diverse accounting standards by taking the division of R&D expenditures, inventory management and the preparation of cash flow statements as examples through theoretical analysis and overview. This paper finds that despite the many differences between GAAP and IFRS, GAAP also shows a trend of convergence with IFRS in recent years under the background of the continuous development of the international financial system.
ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY AND AROMA PROFILE OF WILD-TYPE BLACKBERRY FRUITS GROWN IN ARAPGİR
Authors: DEMİR Nurullah
Published: December 2023

This research aimed to describe the physicochemical and pomological characteristics of blackberry fruits of the wild-type variety grown in the region of Arapgir (town of Malatya). The investigation focused on determining the indicators of bioactive characteristics, antioxidant activity, total phenolic and anthocyanin content of the blackberry fruits. Furthermore, the aroma profile was assessed by conducting volatile component analysis using the SPME/GC-MS technique. The blackberry samples exhibited a higher total phenolic content (2132.66 mg GAE 100g-1) compared to several studies, although their total anthocyanin content (356.19 mg cyn-3-O-gly 100g-1) was determined to be similar to earlier research findings. The methanolic extracts exhibited significant radical-scavenging activity, suggesting superior antioxidant capacity. The ABTS+• and DPPH• capacities were determined to be 19.38 mmol TE 100g-1 and 26.88 mmol TE 100g-1, respectively. For volatiles, a total of 67 components have been identified based on the research of the volatile components of the samples. The components represented a total of 13 aldehydes, 4 ketones, 20 alcohols, 24 esters, 4 terpenes, and 2 miscellaneous components.
The cultural and educational impact of Nobita in the Vietnamese context
Authors: Le Thanh Thao , Pham Trut Thuy
Published: December 2023

This qualitative study delves into the cultural and educational impact of Nobita, a central figure in the Japanese anime series “Doraemon”, within the Vietnamese setting. Employing a qualitative approach, the research utilized a thematic analysis of specific episodes of “Doraemon”, combined with the Vietnamese viewers’ comments. The episodes were carefully selected to cover a range of scenarios depicting Nobita’s various challenges and interactions. A thematic analysis of viewer comments and selected episodes featuring Nobita was conducted, accompanied by insights from Vietnamese viewers. The objective was to discern how Nobita’s character aligns with, and at times contrasts with, Vietnamese cultural and moral norms. The findings unveil key themes: the cultural hybridization of Nobita’s character, the impartation of moral lessons, viewer identification with Nobita, and his influence on shaping children’s notions of responsibility and self-reliance. The study reveals how Vietnamese viewers, particularly children, actively engage with Nobita’s traits, resulting in a blend of Japanese and Vietnamese cultural elements. This refutes the conventional perspective of global media as a one-way cultural force, highlighting instead a reciprocal process of cultural interpretation and adaptation. Moreover, the research underscores Nobita’s significant role in moral education, illustrating that Vietnamese children do not just emulate but critically engage with his character through observational learning. This process extends beyond imitation, involving a deeper level of understanding and internalization of moral lessons. Furthermore, the study emphasizes Nobita’s role in fostering empathy and understanding, resonating with the universal aspects of human experiences and emotions. These findings offer insights into the intricate relationship between global media content and local cultural dynamics, underlining the influential role of media characters in shaping cultural perceptions, moral reasoning, and empathy in young audiences. The study contributes to the discourse on the impact of international media on local cultures, highlighting the potential of media content in bridging cultural gaps and aiding in child development.
Optimizing Synergistic Metabolism in Xenobiotic Biodegradation: Engineering a Pseudomonas Putida Based Microbial Consortium
Authors: Ahmed Moiz , Tariq Hamza , Haroon Fizza , Ejaz Tanzila , Tajwar Maheen
Published: December 2023

This study focuses on the engineering of a microbial consortium, incorporating Pseudomonas putida and selected members, to enhance synergistic metabolism for xenobiotic biodegradation. The aim is to explore the potential of microbial interactions in environmental remediation. The engineered consortium underwent iterative optimization to fine-tune microbial ratios. Metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses were employed to investigate metabolic interactions within the consortium. Xenobiotic biodegradation efficiency was evaluated through controlled laboratory experiments. The engineered microbial consortium exhibited a significant synergistic effect, demonstrating enhanced biodegradation capabilities compared to individual monocultures. The iterative optimization process led to a substantial increase in biodegradation efficiency. Metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses provided valuable insights into the metabolic interactions within the consortium. The study successfully engineered a microbial consortium for efficient xenobiotic biodegradation, showcasing the potential of microbial interactions in environmental remediation. The optimized consortium composition and advanced analytical techniques offer promising avenues for sustainable bioremediation practices. Further research is warranted to explore broader applications and address potential scalability challenges.
The Use of Coagulation Markers to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Therapeutic Protocols
Authors: Omerovic Naida , Bego Tamer , Prnjavorac Besim , Smajic Nermina , Becic Fahir , Corovic Halil , Skrbo Selma
Published: December 2023

Background: Patients infected by coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), display various symptoms and severity of the clinical picture. Thus, the therapy and pathophysiology of this disease are a dilemma for health professionals and scientists. Objective: This paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic protocols (the use of anticoagulants) in the treatment of COVID-19 patients of various severity of the clinical picture by monitoring coagulation markers (PT, INR, aPTT and D-dimer), as well as the impact of the type and number of comorbidities patients had on these markers. Methods: A total of 200 patients with a mild (n=76), moderate (n=70) or severe (n=54) clinical picture was included. Coagulation markers [PT (prothrombin time), INR (international normalized ratio), aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time), D-dimer] were examined on three occasions: twice during hospitalization and once after hospital discharge. Anticoagulants used intrahospital were fraxiparine, rivaroxaban or unfractionated heparin. Posthospital, patients were taking either rivaroxaban or did not use any anticoagulants. For statistical analysis, SPSS 26.0 and Microsoft Excel 2019 were used, with a level of significance of α=0.05. Nonparametric tests (Kruskal-Wallis, Wilcoxon Signed-Rank and Bonferroni) were applied and effect size (ES) was calculated. Results: Three anticoagulants used intrahospital caused a significant decrease in PT, INR and D-dimer and a significant increase in aPTT, especially in patients with a severe clinical picture, but the ES was the biggest with fraxiparine, then rivaroxaban, and lastly unfractionated heparin. Posthospital, rivaroxaban caused a significant decrease in PT, INR and D-dimer and a significant increase in aPTT, especially in patients with a severe clinical picture. Hypertension was the most common comorbidity in all patients, as well as in patients with a severe clinical picture. There was a statistically significant impact of the number of comorbidities patients had on D-dimer, and none on PT, INR and aPTT, but the highest number of comorbidities was in patients with a severe clinical picture. Conclusion: The use of anticoagulants, especially fraxiparine intrahospital and rivaroxaban posthospital, is justified in most COVID-19 cases as there is a significant correlation between this disease’s pathophysiology and the coagulation process. There is also a positive correlation between the severity of the clinical picture and the number of comorbidities patients have.
Dental Anomalies in a Sample of Lebanese Children: a Retrospective Study
Authors: Aboujaoude Samia , Rizk Charline , Sokhn Sayde , Moukarzel Carla , Aoun Georges
Published: December 2023

Background: Dental anomalies (DAs) represent a significant chapter in pediatric dentistry with a lot of practical relevance. Both primary and permanent dentitions may be affected. Objective: The main objective of our study was to evaluate, using digital panoramic radiographs, the prevalence, distribution, and patterns of DAs in a sample of Lebanese children aged between 8 and 15 years old. Methods: 112 digital panoramic radiographs of patients aged between 8 and 15 years (60 males and 52 females) from the year 2017 till 2022 attending the department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health at the Faculty of Dental Medicine at the Lebanese University were assessed for DAs of number (hypodontia, oligodontia, hyperdontia), of size (microdontia, macrodontia), of shape (fusion, gemination, dilaceration, taurodontism), of position (transposition, ectopia, impaction), and of structure (dentin dysplasia, amelogenesis imperfecta, dentinogenesis imperfecta). The data were analyzed statistically using Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests. Results: Out of 112 patient radiographs, 84 showed at least one DA, which suggests a very high prevalence (75%). Among them, 36.9% exhibited multiple types of anomalies. These 84 patients showed a total of 274 DAs, distributed equally among males and females. Conclusion: Dentists should be alerted to the presence of DAs. Their high prevalence requires careful clinical and radiological examinations for early detection. Regular monitoring is mandatory and could guide preventive approaches to minimize associated dental complications.
Tecnics Eyhance Iol as a Solution for Anisometropic Amblyopia Cataract Patient: a Case Report
Authors: Odobasic Mirnesa , Biscevic Alma , No author No author , Pjano Melisa , Salkica Ajla , Pandurevic Bojana
Published: December 2023

Background: Amblyopia affects 1-3% of the population, leading to irreversible vision loss in children and adults. Treatment options include refractive correction, occlusion therapy, and atropine penalization. Anisometropic amblyopia, caused by a difference in refractive status between the eyes, can be treated using contact lenses, glasses, ICL implantation, or cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation. Tecnis Eyhance IOL is a superior solution, improving vision after eye surgery with a low incidence of halo, glare, or starburst. Objective: The aim is to present the case of a patient with anisometropic amblyopia, in whom Eyhance IOL was implanted in both eyes as a solution to refractive error and initial cataract due to intolerance for contact lenses. Case report: A 58-year-old female patient presented to our clinic complaining of blurry vision in her left eye that had persisted for a year. The patient reported intolerance to contact lenses and a history of amblyopia in her right eye. CDVA was 0.20 with -9.00/-1.50 x 25◦ in her right and 0.80 with +4.00 sphere correction in her left eye, while her CNVA was J9 with +2.50 and J1 with +2.50. Slit-lamp examination revealed early cataracts in both eyes, with otherwise normal findings. A dilated fundus examination showed vitreous liquefaction and myopic macula in the right eye but normal results in both eyes‘ posterior segments. The IOP was within normal limits, and the eye‘s axial length was measured. Considering the patient‘s intolerance to contact lenses, cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation was deemed appropriate. Given the anisometropic amblyopia, the Eyhance lens was selected to optimize the patient‘s visual acuity. Following the procedure, the patient‘s visual acuity improved significantly, with her best CDVA at 0.35 in the right eye and 0.95 in the left eye. With +1.50 sphere correction, the CNVA was also enhanced, with the patient reading at J4 and J1 for her right and left eye, respectively. These improvements may have positively impacted the patient‘s quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Conclusion: Anisometropic amblyopia in 58-year-old women was treated successfully with cataract surgery and implantation of Eyhance IOL.
Prescribing pattern of antibacterials as per dosage forms in various disease conditions at a rural tertiary care hospital
Authors: Kumar Suraj , Singh Ashutosh , Fatmi Syed , Srivastav Karan , Gopal Madan
Published: December 2023

Background: The dosage form is useful in providing body to the drug, protecting the active ingredient of the drug and makes drug suitable for administration in a variety of ways. Selection of a suitable dosage form with appropriate route of administration in a particular infectious disease is an important aspect of rational prescribing.

Aims and Objectives: For promoting the rational prescribing, the present study aims to estimate the pattern of antibacterial utilization in accordance with dosage forms in various disease conditions.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out which included 800 patients/prescription selected by simple random sampling technique. The study was conducted in OPD patients of SHKM, GMC, Nuh, Haryana for 12 months. Data analysis was done by using SPSS version 20.

Results: Based on inclusion criteria, 800 patients were included for the study among 2105 screened patients. In our study, females (50.3%) out-numbered the male patients (49.8%). It was found that maximum antibacterials were prescribed in tablet form (74.6%), 13.7% were in drops form, followed by syrup (5.4%) and the remaining dosage forms (capsule, cream, gel, injection, ointment, and powder) were <6.3%. A total of 23.9% of the patients were suffering from respiratory infections, 23.6% were suffering from ear, nose, and throat infections, followed by genitourinary infections (10.6%).

Conclusion: With the help of dosage forms and disease frequency patterns observed in this particular region, prescribers can improve and develop rational prescribing guidelines.
Perception of post-MBBS interns toward their internship and skill developed during internship: A cross-sectional observational study in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Gondane Ajitkumar , Tadavi Firoz , Pawar Sudhir , Kshirsagar Pramod , Dhage Pravin , R Giridhar , S Sahana
Published: December 2023

Background: In India, MBBS programs span 5½ years, with 1-year mandatory internship during which interns acquire essential medical skills. However, recent literature has highlighted that interns lack the knowledge and confidence to perform routine and emergency medical procedures.

Aim and Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of post-MBBS interns regarding their internship experience and the skills they developed during this period.

Materials and Methods: An observational, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted with 100 participants. The study utilized a pre-validated questionnaire consisting of 13 questions related to attitudes and 30 questions related to skills acquired during internship. Descriptive statistics were applied to analyze the data using SPSS version 24.0.

Results: Among participants, 57 were male and 43 were female. The majority perceived the internship as a challenging phase, which significantly improved their skills and contributed to their development as independent practitioners. Internship experiences strongly influenced postgraduate specialization choices. The workload during the internship was considered high by most participants, with some postings deemed unnecessary. 94 participants reported performing menial tasks. While certain skills, such as blood pressure measurement, blood collection, intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous injections, and respiratory therapy insertion, were performed by over 80% of interns, other skills such as arterial blood gas interpretation, episiotomy, pleural tapping, and endotracheal intubation were only performed independently by very few participants.

Conclusion: This study sheds light on the perceptions and skill development of post-MBBS interns during their internships, underscoring the importance of practical experiences for professional growth.
Alteration of liver function tests in various liver diseases
Authors: Patel Bhavin , Trivedi Naresh
Published: December 2023

Background: The burden of liver diseases in India has witnessed a significant rise, spurred by factors such as viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and a spectrum of metabolic and genetic disorders. Liver function tests (LFTs) serve as invaluable tools in the hands of clinicians, offering insights into the dynamic interplay between hepatic health and various disease processes. This study aims to provide a detailed exploration of the alterations in LFTs associated with various liver diseases prevalent in India.

Aim and Objectives: (i) To Identify the various types of Liver diseases; (ii) To evaluate the various liver function tests in various liver diseases.

Materials and Methods: The study involved the collection of samples from 100 liver disease patients who seek medical care at C. U. Shah Medical College and Hospital. Informed consent was obtained from all participants and the study protocol was approved by the institutional ethics committee.

Results: Our study shows that the prevalence of cirrhosis of liver was 25% among study participants. Majority of liver disease were prevalent in male whereas, mostly affected age group was 51–60 years. Bilirubin was altered in cirrhosis of liver (88%), obstructive jaundice (100%), alcoholic liver disease (80%), viral hepatitis (75%), and in other liver disease (85%).

Conclusion: Altered LFT is a useful tool to reach the Etiology of Liver disease. Alterations in liver enzymes as well as HbsAg reactivity are specific tests for cirrhosis of liver and viral hepatitis.
Bitácora de un Navegante: Teoria Política y Dialéctica de la Historia Latinoamericana
Authors: Duarte Joana das Flores
Published: December 2023

Resenha da Antologia da obra de Atílio Borón, publicada por CLACSO
Bem Viver e democracia no pensamento de Mariátegui e Gramsci
Authors: Germana Cavero Cesar
Published: December 2023

Tanto Gramsci quanto Mariátegui questionam a ideologia do progresso inevitável sustentado pelas correntes liberais e marxistas, particularmente as do marxismo-leninismo. Essa foi uma das teses fundamentais do Iluminismo e foi desenvolvida teoricamente pela filosofia positivista. Argumenta-se que as sociedades estão em um inevitável movimento de avanço com o avanço da ciência e da tecnologia, ou, na linguagem do marxismo, com o desenvolvimento das forças produtivas. Em vez disso, apontam para a necessidade de erradicar o caráter explorador das relações de produção capitalistas, e ajudam a compreender que a democracia direta constitui uma das bases essenciais para a construção do projeto de bem viver.
Darcy Ribeiro na Amazônia Paraense: análise das pesquisas em um Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação
Authors: Lobato Huber Kline Guedes , Ferreira Anderson Portal , Mota Neto João Colares da
Published: December 2023

Este artigo é oriundo da seguinte problemática: como o pensamento de Darcy Ribeiro vem sendo pesquisado, estudado e discutido na Amazônia brasileira e quais pesquisas no âmbito de um Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação trazem os pressupostos teóricos de Darcy? O objetivo consiste em: analisar as dissertações que trazem aspectos conceituais embasados em Darcy Ribeiro em um Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação de uma universidade pública do Estado do Pará. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica com um corpus constituído de 08 (oito) dissertações de mestrado. Os resultados apontam que as pesquisas na Amazônia Paraense: citam obras de Darcy Ribeiro sem desenvolvê-las; trazem outros autores para criticar Darcy; apresentam Darcy em algumas notas e citações; trazem reflexões críticas sobre os estudos de Darcy Ribeiro. Conclui-se que: a educação na Amazônia, sobretudo na Amazônia Paraense, precisa de mais estudos e pesquisas sobre Darcy.
Ruy Mauro Marini e a categoria da superexploração do trabalho na América Latina: essência e historicidade.
Authors: Lepinski Willian , Barcat Iuri Michelan , Pinto Geraldo Augusto
Published: December 2023

Busca-se reconstituir a partir de Ruy Mauro Marini, a historicidade da categoria de superexploração do trabalho. Isto é, recuperar da Teoria Marxista da Dependência as particularidades que condicionam historicamente essa característica perene do capitalismo dependente, bem como discutir as determinações substanciais da superexploração. Argumentamos que essas determinações esse explicitam com maior clareza justamente quando atentamos para a sua historicidade. Encerraremos com as considerações do autor a respeito da possibilidade de generalização da superexploração na fase de globalização do capitalismo. Além da busca por agregar ao debate teórico e à revitalização da obra de Marini, queremos indicar a atual relevância desses na compreensão do capitalismo contemporâneo e da América Latina.
Cambios y tendencias del capitalismo dependiente latinoamericano en la fase neoimperialista
Authors: Ramirez Kuri Georgette , Fidelis Thays K S , Branca Ayelén
Published: December 2023

RESUMO Com o objetivo de contribuir para a compreensão da realidade social latino-americana na atual fase neoimperialista, retomamos as contribuições de Ruy Mauro Marini sobre o capitalismo dependente e sobre as transformações históricas dos padrões de reprodução do capital. Considerando a relação dialética entre dependência e imperialismo, a co-determinação entre Estado e capital e a crise estrutural capitalista como características do imperialismo, articulamos as teses da Teoria Marxista da Dependência sobre os tipos de desenvolvimento capitalista dependente e as distintas modalidades do padrão neoliberal. Defendemos a necessidade de mudanças estruturais para a transição a uma fase de superação da dependência.Palavras-chaves: capitalismo dependente; crise capitalista; neoimperialismo; neoliberalismo; Estado. RESUMENCon el fin de contribuir a la comprensión de la realidad social latinoamericana en la actual fase neoimperialista, retomamos los aportes de Ruy Mauro Marini sobre el capitalismo dependiente y las transformaciones históricas de los patrones de reproducción del capital. Considerando la relación dialéctica entre dependencia e imperialismo; la codeterminación entre Estado y capital, y la crisis estructural capitalista como característica del neoimperialismo, articulamos los planteamientos de la Teoría Marxista de la Dependencia sobre los tipos de desarrollo capitalista dependiente y las modalidades diferenciadas del patrón neoliberal. Planteamos la necesidad de cambios estructurales para transitar a una fase de superación de la dependencia.Palabras claves: capitalismo dependiente; crisis capitalista; neoimperialismo; neoliberalismo; Estado.ABSTRACTWith the aim to contribute to the understanding of the Latin American social reality in the current neo-imperialist phase, we return to Ruy Mauro Marini's contributions to dependent capitalism and the historical transformations of capital reproduction patterns. Considering the dialectical relationship between dependency and imperialism; the co-determination between the State and capital, and the capitalist structural crisis as a characteristic of neo-imperialism, we articulate the approaches of the Marxist Dependency Theory on the types of dependent capitalist development and the differentiated modalities of the neoliberal pattern. We raise the need for structural changes to move to a phase of overcoming dependency.Keywords: dependent capitalism; crisis of capitalism; neoimperilism; neoliberalism; State.
De la crisis ambiental a la civilizatoria: Debates entre la ecología política y la violencia simbólica en sus apuestas por la sostenibilidad de la vida
Authors: Morejon Anisley Ramos , Sotolongo Rosabel , Norton Olivia
Published: December 2023

Resumen: Reflexionar la crisis ambiental como civilizatoria, desde los aportes de la ecología política, y la violencia simbólica ejercida en la era del capital, constituyen debates clave para trascender el sistema mundo-culturalmente depredador. Tanto desde el desmontaje de discursos y prácticas depredadoras de seres humanos y naturaleza, como desde el significado que cobran las alternativas que subvierten el sistema y apuestan por la sostenibilidad de la vida.  Dar algunas claves desde estos posicionamientos constituye la esencia del trabajo.
La vigencia del marxismo en el análisis de la diversidad sexual
Authors: Robles Keylor
Published: December 2023

En este artículo se desarrolla una discusión teórica, cuyo fin es reiterar la vigencia y la pertinencia del marxismo para analizar la opresión fundamentada en la diversidad o la disidencia sexual. Para este fin, en primer lugar, se incluyen diferentes elementos teóricos en torno al debate suscitado entre el marxismo y las corrientes queer. De igual manera, se parte de la noción episte-ontológica de la totalidad capitalista como elemento genésico y explicativo de esta opresión. Finalmente, se resaltan los aportes del marxismo para superar las estrategias diseñadas por el neoliberalismo: la fragmentación y el relativismo, las cuales pretenden desmovilizar las luchas gestadas por el movimiento de diversidad sexual.
Latimer, Amanda y Osorio, Jaime, eds. (2022) Ruy Mauro Marini, The Dialectics of Dependency,
Authors: Kay Cristobal
Published: December 2023

Reseña de Latimer, Amanda y Osorio, Jaime, eds. (2022) Ruy Mauro Marini, The Dialectics of Dependency, Nueva York: Monthly Review Press, 204 pp.
Pablo González Casanova (1922-2023) y sus aportes al pensamiento crítico universal
Authors: Gandarilla Salgado Jose Guadalupe
Published: December 2023

Homenaje a Pablo Gonzalez Casanova
Payne, Corey; Korzeniewicz, Roberto Patricio; Silver, Beverly J. (Eds.). World-Systems Analysis at a Critical Juncture
Authors: Bordais Lourdes Flores
Published: December 2023

Reseña de PAYNE, Corey; KORZENIEWICZ, Roberto Patricio; SILVER, Beverly J. (Eds.). World-Systems analysis at a critical juncture. Routledge: New York, 2023
GENETIC POTENTIAL OF BERMUDA GRASS (CYNODON DACTYLON L.) IN RESPONSE TO FOLIAR APPLICATION OF ORGANIC FERTILIZER (LIBRO) AND CULTAR (PACLOBUTRAZOL)
Authors: KHALEEL R.S.A.
Published: December 2023

A study on the Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon L.) materialized from February to October 2022 at the Department of Horticulture and Landscaping, College of Agriculture, University of Anbar, Iraq. The organic fertilizer Libro used comprised four concentrations (0, 1, 2, and 3 ml L-1) and the growth retardant Paclobutrazol with three concentrations (0.00, 0.03, and 0.05 g2), with their interaction effects assessed on the vegetative, phenotypic, and chemical characteristics of Bermuda grass. All the 12 treatments had randomized complete block design (RCBD) arrangements, with three replications. The results showed that Bermuda grass with organic fertilizer Libro at a concentration of 3 ml L-1 led to a significant increase in most vegetative growth and phenotypic and chemical characteristics. The number of vegetative branches, the percentage of chlorophyll and carbohydrates, and the degree of acceptability of quality and homogeneity emerged with 8.912 plant branches-1, 19.129%, 30.892 mg g-1, and 6.778, respectively. However, the rates of internode length and the number of mowing times decreased after treating the Bermuda grass with Paclobutrazol at 0.05 g2 concentration, recorded with 5.840 mm and 2.000, respectively.
ECOSYSTEM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: NEW APPROACHES TO SOLVING ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN RUSSIA
Authors: Бакиева С.Р.
Published: December 2023

В данной статье освящены актуальные проблемы в области защиты окружающей среды через призму концепции экосистемности. Данный фокус позволяет проследить множественность точек системного значения вопросов охраны окружающей среды для всего социума – особенно в социально-экономическом и политическом разрезах. В течение повествования происходит концентрация вокруг отечественной ситуации, связанной с экологическими аспектами, где основное внимание уделяется юридической сфере как фундаменту комплекса экологических проблем. На текущий момент делается вывод о том, что в российском пространстве наблюдается отсутствие достаточно развитых институтов и всеобъемлющего законодательного пласта для их функционирования ввиду наличия многочисленных барьеров в циклах обратной связи.

This article highlights current problems in the field of environmental protection through the prism of the concept of ecosystems. This focus allows us to trace the multiplicity of points of systemic importance of environmental issues for the entire society – especially in the socio-economic and political aspects. During the narrative, there is a concentration around the domestic situation related to environmental aspects, where the main attention is paid to the legal sphere as the foundation for a complex of environmental problems. At the moment, it is concluded that in the Russian space there is a lack of sufficiently developed institutions and a comprehensive legislative layer for their functioning due to the presence of numerous barriers in feedback loops.
Refah Devletinin dönemsel ayrışması ve Neoliberal yaklaşımın Refah Devleti politikalarına yansıması
Authors: ŞAHİN Erman , GÜLCAN Erhan
Published: December 2023

Sanayi Devrimi ile birlikte üretimde yeni tekniklerin kullanılması ekonomik, sosyal, siyasal ve kültürel pek çok alanda köklü değişimler yaratmıştır. Sanayi Devrimi’nin orta çıkardığı etkilerin Birinci Dünya Savaşı ve 1929 Ekonomik Buhran’a kadar olan süreçte neden olduğu olumsuz tabloya etkin siyasi ve ekonomik düşünce toplumu rahatlatacak çözümler ortaya koyamamıştır. 1929 Ekonomik Buhran sonrası var olan bu olumsuz süreci değiştirebilmek adına uygulanan Keynesyen ekonomik politikalar refah devleti düşüncesinin önünü açmış ve zamanla bu düşünce birçok ülkede kendini hissettirmiştir.

Özellikle İkinci Dünya Savaşı’ndan sonrasında güçlü bir şekilde uygulanan Keynesyen ekonomik politikalar, bireylerin iyi bir yaşam düzeyine erişmeleri için önemli katkılar sağlamıştır. Bu dönemde sosyal güvenlik uygulamalarının kapsamının genişletilmesi, yüksek sosyal harcamalar ve tam istihdam gibi bireylerin yaşamında güvence sağlayan politikalar öne çıkmaktadır. Refah devletinin geçirdiği bu gelişim sürecinden sonra 1980 yılında küreselleşme süreci ile birlikte Sanayi Devrimi’nden süregelen üretim anlayışının değişmesi, uluslararası alanda ekonomik rekabetin öne çıkması ve çokuluslu işletmelerin ulus devletlere göre daha güçlü konuma sahip olması, refah devletlerinin uyguladıkları politikaları etkilemekte ve yeniden biçimlendirme dönemi yaşamasına neden olmaktadır. Ayrıca, refah devletlerini etkileyen bu gelişmelerin yanı sıra kendi içinde yaşadığı sorunlarda yeniden biçimlendirme döneminde önemli bir yerde durmaktadır. Bu bağlamda yaşanan süreçlerin etkisiyle refah devletlerinin politikaları değişime uğramaktadır.
Factors Influencing Thai Muslims' Willingness to Donate Cash Waqf to Religious Projects
Authors: Hassama Aris , Nor Asmat Ismail
Published: December 2023

Purpose — Muslim communities in Thailand have lately used cash waqf as a creative strategy to raise seed money from Muslim contributors to implement religious projects such as building religious institutions like mosques and Islamic schools. The factors influencing this unique kind of giving have, to date, rarely been studied. This research attempts to examine the motivational and economic elements that impact people’s willingness to donate (WTD) cash waqf to such religious projects.
Design/Methodology/Approach — The study utilised a Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) and an ordinal logistic regression method to examine the effects of various independent variables on the WTD. A validated structured questionnaire was utilised to collect primary data from 404 cash waqf donors in the southernmost provinces of Thailand.
Findings — When comparing donors with medium income levels to those with higher salary levels, the findings show that donors in the higher salary category were more likely to generate a higher WTD propensity. The probability of donors’ WTD was positively influenced by any reductions in debt levels. Furthermore, factors such as belief in the afterlife, the salience of one’s Muslim identity, and the experience of a warm glow were found to have a positive impact on individuals’ WTD cash waqf to religious projects.
Originality/Value — This study utilised the Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) to examine the cash waqf practices, which has received limited attention in previous scholarly works. Furthermore, the variables employed in this research serve to broaden the scope of understanding in the realm of Islamic philanthropy, surpassing the confines of the attitude-intention framework.
Research Limitations/Implications — The factors used in this study encompass the internal drives of potential donors. In reality, a number of external circumstances, such as the validity of the waqf project and the donor’s accessibility to other options, may have an impact on the donor’s choice. Additionally, the scope of this study was restricted to the southern border provinces of Thailand. It would be of interest to conduct additional research that broadens the sample size and geographical scope to include other regions within the country or even other countries with diverse cultural and socioeconomic contexts. This would enable the generalisation of the findings obtained from this study.
Practical Implications — Waqf fundraising organisations should focus on boosting awareness among high-income, low-debt people. This population group donates more than middle- and lower-class people. Mosques and religious organisations can use a strategy to help donors reassess the spiritual benefits of waqf giving in relation to the afterlife, the reinforcement of their Muslim identity, and the emotional satisfaction of giving. These motivators will increase the likelihood of mosque donations.
Future Hybrid Technology for Pay TV Platform
Authors: Md Anowarul Azim Abu Toha
Published: December 2023

The main objective of this study is to analyze the potentiality of new technology of TV broadcasting and video distribution systems and how to adapt to the new trend of video viewing experience and design a future generation TV for the Bangladesh Pay TV industry. This research is based on Bangladesh and the interest of Bangladesh's Pay-TV industry delves into a novel approach aimed at mitigating these challenges by harnessing terrestrial or mobile networks for video broadcasting, thereby upgrading the old-fashioned broadcasting system or diminishing reliance on conventional internet-based streaming for mobile. This study adapts to the latest practice and implementation of ATSC 3.0 Terrestrial broadcasting and video streaming technology enhancement and business success along with emerging 5G network feasibility. ATSC 3.0 terrestrial broadcasting for mobile users has a significant impact on view experience, and seamless video transmission without the usage of internet data, especially in rural areas of the country where the 4G network is very limited. Local Gateway Node will receive ATSC 3.0 live TV and locally added offline video or streaming apps injected through API to deliver household through private CDN. This study offers a comprehensive technical feasibility, benefits, and implications of this innovative approach, upgradation of terrestrial broadcasting system highlighting its potential to revolutionize video delivery to mobile users. This study analyzes the technology evolution and adaptability with the recent trend of video content viewing experience, the importance of this study is significant for Bangladesh's pay-TV market to secure the future business.
Islamische Gemeinde zu Wien (est. 1942)
Authors: Dautović Rijad
Published: December 2023

The paper addresses the forgotten history of the Islamische Gemeinde zu Wien (registered name: Islamische Gemeinschaft zu Wien) the Muslim organisation in Vienna during the Second World War. It begins by reviewing the scant information in the literature, which places the organisation exclusively in a context of collaboration. Based on statements from a contemporary witness and obscure Croatian secret police sources, it then draws a complex picture of a small community of mainly Bosnian Muslim students, caught between Nazi recruitment for the nascent 13th Waffen Mountain Division of the SS “Handschar”, Bosniak autonomist aspirations, and the personal desire to avoid military service, and includes its efforts to protect Jews. Through this, the paper illuminates the early history of a group whose core members played a central role in Islamic community institutionalisation in post-war Austria, and culminated in the organisation’s official reapproval in 1979.
Osvrt na knjigu The Height of Prophet Adam: At the Crossroads of Science & Scripture Muntasira Zamana
Authors: Maljoki Fadilj
Published: December 2023

Osvrt na knjigu The Height of Prophet Adam: At the Crossroads of Science & Scripture Muntasira Zamana
Dispensable and Inconsequential? Reflections on the Value of Tolerance in Interreligious Relations and Dialogue
Authors: Awad Najib George
Published: December 2023

In current intellectual discourse, some scholars believe tolerance is unnecessary to interreligious interaction, viewing it either as veiled indifference toward others and their religious idiosyncrasies, or as crude relativism rooted in denial of the truthclaims and moral obligations of religious traditions. This essay addresses these ideas, and explores the possible connotations and hermeneutics of tolerance, providing a fresh reading of its role and value within interreligious relations and dialogue. It proposes a new status for tolerance, by exploring its potential meanings and values in perception of the self, and not just of the other. It then examines Christian-Muslim relations in Middle Eastern history and their notion of tolerance and reinterprets it in light of the Qur’anic notion of ‘la ikrah’. A re-conception of tolerance is proposed, which invokes a new understanding of religiosity and religious affiliation: being tolerant in interreligious relations and dialogue means being one’s true religious self.
Application of SFEM Method to Analyse Crack Parameters of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Material
Authors: Bentahar Mohammed , Benzaama Habib
Published: December 2023

The application of numerical methods, today occupies a much needed place for modeling, and for finding solutions to any problem related to fatigue and damage to materials. This article deals numerically with the evolution of the stress intensity factor and the integral of the contour J in I mode, of an initial rectilinear crack of languor a=0.7, 1.4, 2.1, 2.8 and 3.5mm, with different ratio, a/w=0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5mm. By the stretching finite element method (SFEM) of the (UHMWPE) Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene material. On the other hand, the creation of the parametric mesh based on the computer language (FORTRAN) and to create a model of the square crack front with 5 contours of size L=1mm. In addition, the simulation was done by Abaqus 16.3.1 code. The maximal circumferential stress criterion MCSC were applied. Other materials like Alu20- 17 and Steel XC65-90 were used to make the comparison. Crack parameters, such as stress intensity factors KI, KII and J-contour integral were evaluated. The results obtained in our work have justified that there is proportionality between the three materials.
Bi-Directional Power Flow Rapid Charging System Using a Carrier Wave Modulated Self-Commutated Voltage Source Converter for Electric Vehicle
Authors: Verma Aditya , Hazarika Manob , Mishra Shruti , Maurya Antima , Mishra Gunjan
Published: December 2023

This paper examines a high-performance battery charger for electric vehicles (EVs). Active power line filtering capabilities in the battery charger can be used to develop a fast-charging infrastructure that is advantageous for EV users as well as power distributors. This article discusses battery charger modeling and design difficulties in depth using a carrier wave modulated self-commutated voltage source converter architecture. A full study of the controller's features is also provided using model-based controller synthesis. The battery charger's active filtering performance is emphasized. In active filter applications, the model-based control system's intrinsic phase deviation and sensitivity to system factors decrease the active filter's performance, which is disclosed in this study. Based on numerous integrators in diverse reference frames, we provide an improved control structure for active filters to offset the model-based controller's degradation. The suggested controller demonstrates minimal sensitivity to system factors and fully compensates for the intrinsic phase deviation, as shown both theoretically and empirically. The suggested active filter controller has outstanding steady-state conditioning performance.
Arazi Toplulaştırma Uygulamalarında Çiftçi Algılarının Belirlenmesi: Tekirdağ Malkara Yörük Köyü Örneği
Authors: İyisöz Bulut Elif , Unakıtan Gökhan
Published: December 2023

Arazi toplulaştırma parçalanmış ve dağınık parsellerin yani tarlaların birleştirilerek bu tarlalardaki su ve yol ağının düzenlenmesi olarak tanımlanır. Bununla birlikte, sosyal ve kültürel çalışmaların yeterli yapılması da gereklidir. Ancak, Türkiye’de toplulaştırma uygulaması istenen seviyede değildir. Bu çalışma ile Tekirdağ İli Malkara ilçesi Yörük köyünde halen devam eden arazi toplulaştırma sürecinin, toplulaştırma öncesi ve sonrasındaki düşüncelerin, toplulaştırmayı benimsemede etkili faktörlerin ve toplulaştırmadan kaynaklanan sorunlar incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Arazi toplulaştırmasına üreticilerin bakış açılarını değerlendirilebileceği parselasyon öncesi ve sonrası bilgiler, yol ve sulama bağlantıları, üretim kaynakları arasındaki ilişkiler incelenmiştir. Çalışmada Tekirdağ İli Malkara ilçesi Yörük köyünden 50 adet işletme ile anket yapılmıştır. Anket sonuçlarına göre arazi toplulaştırması sonrasında ortalama parsel sayısı 10,14’den 8,24’e düştüğü belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca toplulaştırma öncesinde işletmelerin 32’inde sulama ağının mevcut olduğu ancak toplulaştırma sonrasında suyun şebeke düzeyinde dağıtımının henüz tamamlanmadığı anlaşılmıştır. Yapılan çalışmada, kişilerin bilgilendirme toplantısına %66 oranında katılımın olmasına karşın %90’nının muvafakat vermedikleri saptanmıştır. Faktör analizi sonucunda çiftçilerin arazi toplulaştırma ile ilgili yargıları beş başlık altında toplanmış olup bunlar “bilgilendirme”, “ekonomik memnuniyet”, “yapısal memnuniyet”, “toplumsal değişiklikler” ve “tarımsal memnuniyet” başlıklarıdır. Bilgilendirmelerin çoğunluğunun arkadaş, komşu ve muhtar tarafından yapılmasının bu durumu etkilediği düşünülebilir. Bu nedenle arazi toplulaştırılmasında yetkili kurumların daha iyi ve uzun vadeli eğitim ve bilgilendirmelerinin yapılması gerekliliği sonucuna varılmıştır.
L’effet-texte des connecteurs argumentatifs dans Monnè, outrages et défis
Authors:   Université Alassane Ouattara, Côte d'Ivoire, KEI Joachim
Published: December 2023

Argumentative connectors are found in literary works including Monnè, outrages and challenges by Ahmadou Kourouma. The objective is to show that they produce a textual effect on the language user in a good narrative structure of a convincing nature. This analysis underpins a methodology based on text grammar which is an approach to enunciative grammar theory. The result is that use is made of the usual logical connectors with specific argumentative values in a dynamic of scriptural intelligibility and persuasion. Keywords: logical connectors, argumentation, enunciation, text, story.
INFECTIVE MYOSITIS IN A PATIENT HAVING NO RISK FACTORS: A CASE REPORT
Authors:   Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, Jamil Kanwal , Ayub Muhammad Harris ,   Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan, Ayub Muhammad Adil ,   Abbottabad International Medical College, Abbottabad Pakistan, Harris Sanam ,   Khyber Medical University, Peshawar Pakistan, Baig Arooj ,   Ayyub Labs, Rawalpindi Pakistan
Published: December 2023

Abstract Infective myositis, an uncommon type of inflammatory myopathy caused by a wide range of infective agents like viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, is a potentially treatable condition if diagnosed in time. It can cause devastating illnesses in previously well patients. We present a case of infective myositis which illustrates that it is a rare case in a patient with no risk factors and highlights the challenges encountered in the diagnosis. Key Words: Infective myositis, MRI findings in infective myositis