bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HEALTH CONDITIONS AND TEMPORAL STABILITY OF THE INTERNAL STRUCTURE OF ILLNESS REPRESENTATION IN PATIENTS WITH MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
Authors: Panić Damjana
Published: July 2022

The study aimed to examine the effects of health conditions – previous history of cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure, hypertension, angina pectoris), heredity, risk factors for MI (smoking, obesity, hyperlipidemia, physical inactivity), and acute/chronic stress in the previous year, and socio-demographic variables (gender, age, education, relationship, and material status) on the formation and change in the mental representation of MI. In addition, the temporal stability of the internal structure of the illness representation dimensions in MI patients, and the effect the health and socio-demographic conditions may have on it, were also examined. The results point to significant effects of health and socio-demographic factors on the formation and change of myocardial infarction representation. A significant change in the internal structure of the illness representation was already found 1.5-2 months following the event. This change can only be partially explained by the examined health and socio-demographic conditions, given that after partialization of these effects, differences in the construct's internal structure at the two measurement time points remain significant. The results are discussed according to the theoretical background and previous research findings. Future research should explore the effects of some other variables that could further explain the temporal changes in the MI representation, but also the initial representation formation.
Rare case of lateral dislocation of the elbow without distinct radiological signs
Authors: Maleki Arash , Qoreishi Mohamad , Shakeri Jousheghan Saman , Tajik Katayoon , Gholami Manzari Amirhossein
Published: July 2022

While the elbow joint dislocation is one of the most common dislocations, lateral dislocation of elbow is so rare. In this study, we described a 65-year-old woman with lateral elbow dislocation referred to Akhtar Hospital. With full range of motion in supination, pronation, and extension, as well as 60º flexion, the most important finding with this case was that the radiographic findings could not help surgeon to diagnose the lateral dislocation. Therefore, CT-scan was performed. After confirmation, closed reduction was done via a standard maneuver. The patient was followed up for 2 weeks and physiotherapy was ordered. According to this case, when there was an elbow trauma with unusual radiograph without any specific finding to confirm the lateral dislocation, it is recommended to perform CT-scan. The closed reduction and following physiotherapy also are essential for management of this condition.
Observing and Performing Male Same-Sex Desire: Appropriation of Public Space in Latvia during the Second World War and Late Stalinism (1940–1953)
Authors:   Institute of Literature, Folklore, and Art, University of Latvia, Lipša Ineta
Published: July 2022

The article focuses on male same-sex subculture in public space in Riga during the Second World War and late Stalinism. It analyses the performance of same-sex desire through which the public space was appropriated for male same-sex purposes. The article argues that during the period under discussion, same-sex loving men, who socialised in Riga, perceived themselves as recognisable and positive agents in urban life, thus creating the vibrant male same-sex subculture of the public sex culture. The key source of the article is a diary, whose author both observed his contemporaries performing samesex desire in public space and practiced it himself.
Density Functional Theory Study on the Catalytic Behavior of OH Functionalized N-Doped Graphene for Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Fuel Cells
Authors: Thiruppathiraj Thangaraj , Lakshmipathi Senthilkumar
Published: July 2022

Catalytic behavior of metal-free Hydroxyl group (OH) functionalized
single nitrogen (N-Gra(OH)16), and triple nitrogen (N3-Gra(OH)16) doped
graphene surface are investigated in the 4e- reduction pathway under
oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) process. The thermodynamical parameters
indicate the reaction to be highly exothermic and feasible with the
N-Gra(OH)16 and N3-Gra(OH)16 as catalysts. However, N3-Gra(OH)16 shows
better catalytic properties than N-Gra(OH)16. First, all reactive
species (*O2, *OOH, *O, and *OH) chemisorb via a covalent bond on the
N3-Gra(OH)16, which is essential for the efficient reaction kinetics.
Secondly, the product H2O is physisorbed on the N3-Gra(OH)16, required
for the uninterrupted reaction cycle. Categorically, the N3-Gra(OH)16
shows excellent catalytic activity due to a higher number of nitrogen
atoms which has a lowered EHOMO-LUMO gap, concomitantly increasing the
surface’s reactivity. Besides the above, the barrier energies are
comparable with platinum (Pt) catalyst. Our results show that the
N3-Gra(OH)16 surface is the most suitable catalyst for ORR activity.
Potential Approaches to Establishing Harmonious River-human Relationships to Avoid Ugly Divorce
Authors: Greenway John
Published: July 2022

This paper responds to a call to address the development and building of
river-human relationships in the 21 Century. Many
literatures have identified the historical instrumental exploitation of
natural resources underpinning urbanisation and the economic development
of industry and society as leading to the wide-spread degradation of
environments including rivers. Clearly such relationships can no longer
be considered as appropriate in the 21 Century.
This paper intends to present a conceptual rethink to address the
following question: Are there potential approaches by which humans can
develop harmonious coexistent relationships with riverine landscapes and
associated ecosystems? In answering this question, this paper draws on
ideas from new materialism thinking. New materialism offers useful
guidance in understanding human-river relationships in which river
landscapes are not static backgrounds to the performance of the social.
River systems and environments are active participants influencing and
shaping social performances through multiple and diverse interconnected
and complex human-nonhuman relationships and co-productive partnerships.
It is concluded that new materialist perspectives provide important
guidance for developing harmonious river-human relationships.
De-centring the human as the dominant actor in relations with river
landscapes and acknowledging rivers as key stakeholders within
river-human relationships may enhance the building of harmonious
coexistent and mutually beneficial relationships in the 21
Century. It is further concluded the Nature Futures
Framework (NFF) and Human-River Encounter Sites (HRES) frameworks in
their capacity to accommodate new materialist thinking provide an
opportunity for further exploration and examination of the possibilities
for building harmonious coexistent river-human relationships.
Effect of sintering temperatures on the magnetoelectric properties of Bi0.78La0.08Sm0.14Fe0.85Ti0.15O3 ceramics
Authors: Ao Hong , Wu Heng , Li Wenchuan , Lan Mengshuang , Zeng Zhixin , Zhang Qin , Gao Rongli , Deng Xiaoling , Chen Gang , Fu Chunlin , Wang Zhenhua , Lei Xiang , Cai Wei
Published: July 2022

Multiferroic materials attracted much attention because of magnetoelectric
(ME) coupling effect. Herein, a typical single-phase multiferroic BiFeO3
(BFO) was co-doped at A and B sites by solid-state method, and
Bi0.78La0.08Sm0.14Fe0.85Ti0.15O3 (BLSFTO) ceramics were prepared at
different sintering temperatures (940, 960, 980 and, 1000?C). The effects
of sintering temperature on the microstructure, morphology, dielectric,
ferroelectric and magnetic properties were systematically studied. The
remanent polarization (Pr) and coercive field (Ec) of the BLSFTO ceramics
show a non-linear change with sintering temperature. The remanent
polarization reaches maximum (0.0560 ?C/cm2) in the sample sintered at 1000?C, whereas the maximum Ec of 1.32 kV/cm was obtained in the specimen
sintered at 940?C. The remanent magnetization (Mr) increases with the
increase of sintering temperature, while change of the saturation
magnetization with sintering temperature is negligible. When BLSFTO specimen
is sintered at 1000?C, Mr reaches the maximal value of 0.1344 emu/g.
Sintering of layered ferrite-BaTiO3 ceramics: Analysis of interfaces and effects of shrinkage mismatch
Authors: Amarante Mayara Dos Santos , Santos Júlia Maria de Morais , Machado João Paulo Barros , Lente Manuel , de Brito Vera Lúcia Othéro
Published: July 2022

In the present work, densification and microstructure evolution of cobalt
ferrite (FCO), nickel-cobalt ferrite (FNICO) and BaTiO3 (TB) ceramics under
different sintering conditions were investigated. Subsequently, layered
ferrite-BaTiO3 samples were formed by uniaxial pressing of the corresponding
ceramic powders. These green samples were sintered with two different
sintering schedules, aiming to study the ferrite-BaTiO3 interfaces after
sintering. The analyses were made at the cross section of the interfaces and
at the interface surfaces after separation of the layers. The sintered
layered samples were utilized to analyze sintering mismatch, diffusion at
the interfaces and identification of some newly formed phases. EDS analysis
across the TB-FCO interface showed evidences of diffusion. It was observed
that the FNICO layers were detached from TB during sintering, but the same
was not observed in the TB-FCO samples, although shrinkage mismatch resulted
in some defects. XRD analyses suggested the presence of Ti2O at the TB-FCO
interface and BaTiNiFe10O19 at the TB-FNICO interface as products of the
reactions between the ferrites and BaTiO3.
Investigations on colloidal and dry formed alumina parts under pressure and pressure-less conditions
Authors: Raju Pittala , Biswas Papiya , Khanra Asit , Rao Yabaluri , Johnson Roy
Published: July 2022

Pressure assisted casting of advanced ceramics is an emerging preparation
technique as it permits using a colloidal slips in shaping under pressure.
Application of pressure provides flexibility in forming of complex shapes in
combination with high homogeneity, superior green density, strength and high
productivity. Current study compares conventional slip casting (CSC),
pressure slip casting (PSC) and cold isostatic pressing (CIP) used for
preparation of alumina green bodies. Since particle size is a limitation in
PSC process due to the defined pore size of the mould, the same starting
alumina powder obtained by mixing of powders with two different average
particle size (7 ?m and 1.43 ?m) in the proportion of 65:35 was employed in
all three processes. Green densities of 65%TD at 35 bar in case of PSC and
66%TD at 1200 bar after CIP were obtained; however, density of the CSC
samples was only 50%TD. Flexural strength and fractographic studies were
carried out and correlated with the respective processes. The samples were
also sintered at 1600 ?C to evaluate their sinterability.
The impact of excess capacity on the investment falloff
Authors: Pérez Artica
Published: July 2022

I documented a widespread decline in the rate of capacity utilization in the US manufacturing industry during the last decades, which parallels a worsening trend of gross capital formation. I conducted several exploratory exercises to investigate whether utilization rates were actually related to the investment performance during 1952-2014. Vector auto-regressive estimates imply a nontrivial quantitative relationship between utilization rates and investment, which accounts for a decline equivalent to more than 30% of the average investment falloff over the whole period considered. Finally, I used firm-level data to control for other investment determinants. The relationship remains statistically and economically significant. In addition, I found a link between past accumulated utilization variation and current investment, suggesting that excess capacity could be a relevant force behind current investment weakness.
Audit Market Concentration and Audit Quality: Evidence from Analysts’ Forecasts
Authors: Brockbank Bryan G. , Do Chuong , Lawson Bradley P.
Published: July 2022

SYNOPSIS

Audit market concentration remains a concern due to its potential impact on audit quality. We examine whether audit market concentration influences properties of analysts’ forecasts. We find that analyst forecasts are more accurate and less dispersed when audit markets are more concentrated. Consistent with regulators’ concerns, we find evidence of decreased auditor independence in concentrated markets but also increased auditor effort and a higher likelihood of a Big N auditor. This results in an overall net positive effect between audit market concentration, audit quality, and ultimately, analysts’ forecasts. These results are concentrated in settings where analysts rely more on audited financial statements. Our findings support regulators’ concerns regarding concentration in the U.S. audit market but also help to explain why audit market concentration leads to improved audit quality.
Metabolic, Intestinal, and Cardiovascular Effects of Sotagliflozin Compared With Empagliflozin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study
Authors: Posch Maximilian G. , Walther Niklas , Ferrannini Ele , Powell David R. , Banks Phillip , Wason Suman , Dahmen Raphael
Published: July 2022

OBJECTIVE

Inhibiting sodium–glucose cotransporters (SGLTs) improves glycemic and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). We investigated the differential impact of selective SGLT2 inhibition and dual inhibition of SGLT1 and SGLT2 on multiple parameters.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Using a double-blind, parallel-group design, we randomized 40 patients with T2D and hypertension to receive the dual SGLT1 and SGLT2 inhibitor sotagliflozin 400 mg or the selective SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin 25 mg, with preexisting antihypertensive treatment, for 8 weeks. In an in-house testing site, mixed-meal tolerance tests (MMTTs) and other laboratory and clinical evaluations were used to study metabolic, intestinal, cardiovascular, and urinary parameters over 24 h.

RESULTS

Changes from baseline in glycemic and blood pressure control; intestinal, urine, and metabolic parameters; and cardiovascular biomarkers were generally similar with sotagliflozin and empagliflozin. During the breakfast MMTT, sotagliflozin significantly reduced incremental area under the curve (AUC) values for postprandial glucose, insulin, and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and significantly increased incremental AUCs for postprandial glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) relative to empagliflozin, consistent with sotagliflozin-mediated inhibition of intestinal SGLT1. These changes waned during lunch and dinner MMTTs. Both treatments significantly lowered GIP incremental AUCs relative to baseline over the 14 h MMTT interval; the most vigorous effect was seen with sotagliflozin soon after start of the first meal of the day. No serious or severe adverse events were observed.

CONCLUSIONS

Changes from baseline in glycemic and blood pressure control, cardiovascular biomarkers, and other parameters were comparable between sotagliflozin and empagliflozin. However, sotagliflozin but not empagliflozin inhibited intestinal SGLT1 after breakfast as shown by larger changes in postprandial glucose, insulin, GIP, and GLP-1 AUCs, particularly after breakfast. Additional study is warranted to assess the clinical relevance of transient SGLT1 inhibition and differences in incretin responses (NCT03462069).
Using the Finite Element Method to Simulate a Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Pressure Vessel
Authors: Antipas I. R. , Dyachenko A. G.
Published: July 2022

Introduction. Over the past decade, global demand for pressure vessels has increased significantly, specifically in such industries as aviation, space, chemical, and oil and gas. Being under the constant impact of high internal pressure, the walls of the tanks are under increased stress, which can cause their sudden destruction. To eliminate this probability and improve the strength characteristics, the tanks are made in the form of metal cylinders with an internal coating of composite material consisting of resin reinforced with carbon fibers. This article aimed at studying the effect of the angle of inclination of carbon fiber on cylindrical tanks and determining the maximum destructive pressure using the finite element method of ANSYS program.

Materials and Methods. Using the ANSYS program, a finite element model of a tank was created. It has a central part, which is a metal cylinder with an internal coating of composite material consisting of polymer reinforced with carbon fibers. At the ends of the tank, spiral wound hemispheres were placed. In these studies, SHELL 99 was used to model the layered composite material. The Tsai-Wu theory was used to determine the pressure tank failure criterion.

Results. The cylindrical tank model was calculated for two types of fiber winding paths: annular and spiral, at different angles of their inclination. The results of the pressure value analysis for different fiber inclination angles showed that, starting from the angle value of 0° and up to 45°, it increased, and then, up to the angle value of 65°, it began to decrease. The critical pressure value for a carbon fiber reinforced tank was 207 MPa, which was obtained at a fiber angle of 45º.

Discussion and Conclusion. Analysis of the studies showed that at a fiber inclination angle of 45º, the value of the maximum stress turned out to be the smallest, and the maximum possible destructive pressure at the same angle was 207 MPa. It follows, that the optimal fiber orientation angle to provide safe operation of the high-pressure tank is ± 45º, and the carbon fiber tank, calculated at the same fiber winding angle, has the maximum strength value.
Calculation of the force and kinematic parameters of the transfer mechanism based on a twisted arm chain
Authors: Bondarenko I. R. , Voloshkin A. A. , Perevuznik V. S. , Kovalev L. A.
Published: July 2022

Introduction. The paper presents a brief kinematic analysis, as well as the application of D'Alembert's principle to finding the relationship between the force parameters in the transmission mechanism of a robotic manipulator constructed from a twisted arm chain. The use of this transfer mechanism can enhance the life of the arm actuator, the accuracy of its positioning, and increase the workload compared to the flexible linkage actuators (twisted strings). The work aimed at obtaining dependences between the displacements of circuit elements, as well as their force parameters required to monitor the control system operation of these devices.

Materials and Methods. In the course of solving the problem, an elementary segment (element) of the transmission chain was considered. To find the relationship between the loads in the element, the virtual displacement principle was used. When finding kinematic connections between displacements, a brief geometric analysis of the transmission chain element was carried out. To conduct a comparative analysis of the analytical dependences obtained, a simulation technique implemented on a graphical link model using the NX software package was applied.

Results. In the course of the study, we obtained dependences for determining the magnitude of the moment developed on the input link, depending on the external workload and its rotation angle, as well as for defining the linear displacement of the output link. A simulation model of the actuator was constructed, which can be applied in the dynamic study of the actuator mechanism, taking into account the inertia of the links.

Discussion and Conclusions. From the obtained analytical dependences, we determined the value of the angle of rotation of the input link of the mechanism element, at which the maximum torque value for a fixed workload on the output element was achieved, as well as the maximum linear displacement of the output link. The calculated values were in good agreement with similar values obtained from the results of the simulation experiment, which gave us the possibility of using analytical dependences in the formation of a robot control system. In addition, these dependences made it possible to provide the selection of actuators with the required force indicators.
Peningkatan Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis pada Konsep Biota Laut menuju Pembangunan Berkelanjutan melalui Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek
Authors: Jumrodah Jumrodah , Liliasari S , Adisendjaja Yusuf H , Sanjaya Yayan
Published: July 2022

The study aim to enhance students’ critical thinking skills, in marine biota concepts, for sustainable development. This research was using project-based learning. This study used a quasi-experimental method with one group pretest posttest design. A total of 31 biology student teachers in one of Central Kalimantan University who were studying marine ecology participated in this study. The instrument used two tier multiple choice test and essay test: Project based learning activities consist of: 1) project orientation, 2) identifying and defining projects, 3) designing project plan, 4) implementing the designed project and observations, 5) documenting and report of the project findings, 6) reporting the results of project implementation and evaluating for next project activities. The results showed that every critical thinking skills indicator of the aspect of considering the credibility of the source, inducing and considering the results of the induction, identifying assumptions, determining an action, observing and considering a report on the results of observations, had a significant difference (p=0,000). These indicated that project based learning on the concept of marine biota in sustainable development is effective to improve students critical thinking skills
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Animasi Interaktif Melui Mobile Learning Berbasis Android Materi Sistem Koordinasi Manusia
Authors: Jajang Miharja jajang , Lestari Astri
Published: July 2022

Berkembangnya teknologi informasi dan komunikasi android belum dimanfaatkan maksimal untuk menunjang proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran interaktif melalui mobile learning berbasis android materi sistem kordinasi manusia. Metode penelitian menggunakan pengembangan Reasech & Development (R&D) dengan pendekatan model pengembangan ADDIE. Hasil dari penelitian diperoleh rerata nilai validasi perangkat multi media untuk ahli media nilai rata-rata sebesar 3,88, ahli materi nilai rata-rata sebesar 4.28 dan ahli bahasa nilai rata-rata sebesar 3.79 dengan kategori valid. Hasil respon guru meliputi kedalaman materi, daya tarik media dan penggunaan bahasa didapatkan skor rata-rata sebesar  3.88 menunjukkan bahwa  media yang dikembangkan layak untuk digunakan. Hasil uji coba kemenarikan kelompok kecil  kepada siswa dengan sampel 15 orang didapatkan rata-rata sebesar 4,28 dan uji kelompok besar dengan 40 siswa didapatkan skor rata-rata sebesar 4,04 yang artinya media sangat layak digunakan dalam pembelajaran. Jadi dapat disimpulkan bahwa media pembelajaran animasi interaktif melalui mobile learning berbasis android yang dikembangkanini  layak dan siap diterapkan dalam pembelajaran materi sistem kordinasi manusia disekolah.
Model Pembelajaran Teams Games Tournament: Studi Meta¬-Analisis Berpikir Kritis dan Hasil Belajar Kognitif Siswa Sains
Authors: Bustami Yakobus , Mirnawati Mirnawati , Utami Yuniarti Essi
Published: July 2022

Using the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) model to build the mindset of students so that they can think critically, creatively and innovatively in solving a problem. This study aims to re-analyze the TGT model in learning aspects of critical thinking and science student learning outcomes. This study uses a meta-analysis using a descriptive method with a sample of 26 national journals. Based on the research results of the TGT (Teams Games Tournament) learning model, the average critical thinking ability is 0.35 with a category range and cognitive learning outcomes are 0.24. With effect size 0.44 critical thinking and effect size 0.50 cognitive learning outcomes. Based on the types of articles, it shows that the use of the TGT learning model in the types of research articles in scientific publications that are most widely used is Quasi Experiment, there are twenty articles with an Effect Size of 0.53. The learning model of the TGT learning model is effective in cognitive learning and students' critical thinking skills.
Etnobotani Masyarakat Suku Lio: Studi Kasus di Desa Waturaka Kawasan Taman Nasional Kelimutu Kabupaten Ende Nusa Tenggara Timur
Authors: Mbia Wae Veronika Praja Sinta , Gago Jumilah , Ngapa Yulius Dala
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the interaction of the surrounding community with the diversity of plants in the TNK area and to identify the use of plants by the community around TNK. This research was conducted in the Kelimutu National Park area, Ende Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province and Waturaka Village in May 2021. The tools used in this study, namely: interview guide (questionnaire), stationery, camera, recorder, calculator, machete/machete, flower scissors, label paper, plastic rope, plastic, a list of respondents' questions, and a computer and its equipment. While the materials used in this study were 70% alcohol, plant samples, bamboo sacks and newsprint. The research subjects are the people of Waturaka Village, Kelimutu District, Ende Regency. The objects in this study are medicinal plants in the Kelimutu National Park area and are cultivated by the community in Waturaka Village. The study used a survey method through observation and identification of plants and the determination of respondents by purposive sampling method totaling 250 people, consisting of 65 men and 185 women. The data obtained were analyzed using qualitative descriptive. The results showed that there were 49 species of medicinal plants from 29 families. Leaves are the most widely used plant parts as medicines. Zingiberaceae family has the highest usage percentage of 85%.
The Application Of Blended Learning to Student's Perception and Satisfaction Review by Gender
Authors: Rahmadani Annisa , Kurjono Kurjono , Mulyadi Hari
Published: July 2022

This research aims to find out how students' perceptions and satisfaction with the application of Blended Learning in the Social Studies Department at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 and Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 2 Pekanbaru model based on gender. This type of research is Quantitative Research. Proportional Stratified Random Sampling technique was used to take samples in this study. The data used are 114 respondents from students of MAN 1 Pekanbaru and 50 respondents from students of MAN 2 Pekanbaru Model. This research method uses quantitative descriptive analysis. The data used are interviews and questionnaires. Validity Test and Reliability Test were used before the research instrument was distributed to the respondents. Data Analysis Techniques using t test. The results of the Perception and Satisfaction research of students are positively and significantly influenced by the application of Blended Learning to students of MAN 1 and MAN 2 Pekanbaru Model, and there is a significant difference between Perception and Satisfaction of Students and Students. Satisfaction with the implementation of BL in MAN 1 Pekanbaru and MAN 2 Pekanbaru model by utilizing the CSI calculation, it can be seen that satisfaction with the implementation of BL shows the category of being satisfied with the range of 66-80% and quite satisfied which is in the range of 51%-65%.
PENGARUH MANAJEMEN WAKTU DAN EFIKASI DIRI PADA HASIL BELAJAR EKONOMI KELAS X SMAN 1 SIDOARJO
Authors: Putri Adinda Amelia , Dewi Retno Mustika
Published: July 2022

This research was carried out because the learning at SMAN 1 Sidoarjo was carried out hybridly during the pandemic. So that is has a shorter allocation of learning time than offline learning. The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of time management and self-efficacy on the learning outcomes of class X economics subjects in SMAN 1 Sidoarjo hybrid learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Using simple random sampling techniques with a population of 163 students. The study used primary data obtained from questionnaires. The analysis method uses multiple liner regression analysis with the help of the SPPS 24 program. The result of this study partially and simultaneously showed that each of them had a positive and significant influence on time management and self-efficacy on the learning outcomes of class subjects in SMAN 1 Sidoarjo hybrid learning.
PENGARUH ENTREPRENEURIAL SELF EFFICACY DAN ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION TERHADAP GREEN ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION
Authors: Maryani Linda , Yuniarsih Tjutju
Published: July 2022

This research aims to test the effect of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial orientation on green entrepreneurial intention. The research method used in this research is quantitative approach with explanatory survey type. This research was conducted on students of the Economic Education Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Bandung. The population in this study in number of 379 students with 195 samples of students.The results of data processing in this research shows that Economic Education students have entrepreneurial self-efficacy, entrepreneurial orientation, and green entrepreneurial intention in the high category. the results of this study also indicate that both entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial orientation have a significant effect on green entrepreneurial intention.
O MEIO AMBIENTE COMO DIREITO HUMANO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Farias Talden , Moura Giovanna Paola Batista de Britto Lyra
Published: July 2022

A Carta Magna de 1988 elevou o meio ambiente à categoria de direito fundamental, ao dispor, expressamente, sobre a responsabilidade intergeracional por sua preservação em seu art. 225. É sabido que o reconhecimento de um direito como humano como tal importa na atribuição de um grau maior de relevância dentro da esfera de valores jurídicos, passando o mesmo a gozar de mais respaldo e instrumentalidade para se fazer valer. Em um mundo onde a cada dia os problemas ambientais são em maior número e em maior gravidade, é muito importante que o direito ao meio ambiente ecologicamente equilibrado, que decorre diretamente do sobreprincípio da dignidade da pessoa humana, seja considerado dessa forma, sob pena de que não se concretizem os ditames constitucionais sobre a proteção do meio ambiente. Neste sentido, o presente artigo tem o objetivo de analisar a importância da tutela jurídica do meio ambiente enquanto direito humano fundamental, bem como as consequências disto, tanto para o Estado, como para a população, através da análise de documentos nacionais e internacionais e da jurisprudência de tribunais superiores sobre o assunto, sendo, portanto, uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Tratando-se de um direito cuja proteção é indispensável à manutenção da vida humana para as gerações atuais e futuras, a higidez do meio ambiente possui caráter inalienável e irrenunciável, e somente sua observância tem o condão de permitir a manutenção da vida humana digna em um planeta que, a cada dia, sofre mais com os efeitos nefastos da ação antropocêntrica e utilitarista frente à natureza.
O DIREITO FRATERNO E A EDUCAÇÃO JURÍDICA: CONTRIBUIÇÕES PARA A RECONTEXTUALIZAÇÃO DE UMA ESTRUTURA CURRICULAR MAIS HUMANIZANTE
Authors: Stangherlin Camila , Marion Spengler Fabiana
Published: July 2022

O presente artigo tem por objetivo principal analisar as possíveis contribuições do Direito Fraterno para a recontextualização das matrizes curriculares dos cursos de Direito do país, em consonância com as diretrizes instituídas pela Resolução CNE/CES nº 5/2018. Assim, o problema de pesquisa visa responder ao seguinte questionamento: em quais aspectos o Direito Fraterno pode colaborar para estruturação de uma educação jurídica que atenda ao perfil profissional determinado pela Resolução CNE/CES nº 5/2018, especialmente, ao que tange as orientações de caráter humanístico? O método de abordagem é o dedutivo, com levantamento de dados realizado através de pesquisa bibliográfica e de pesquisa documental. A conclusão aponta que, no âmbito do Direito Fraterno, as ideias arrimadas na reciprocidade, e, nas relações interpessoais responsivas e integrativas são bases necessárias para a concretização de um panorama social mais pacífico, de maneira que tais perspectivas podem auxiliar na formação de profissionais jurídicos que atendam adequadamente aos anseios de uma sociedade complexa e plural, como a atual.
DIFERENTES TENTATIVAS EN LA REGULACIÓN DE LA COMUNIDAD LGTBIAQ+ EN ESPAÑA
Authors: Villanueva Martínez Antonio
Published: July 2022

Son tres los diversos textos normativas propuestos para la regulación de los derechos de la comunidad LGTBIAQ+ en España desde diciembre de 2020, sin que ninguno de ellos haya podido ser aprobado hasta la fecha. Analizamos comparativamente estos tres potenciales leyes, su adecuación al derecho a la igualdad y su técnica legislativa, concluyendo que la aprobación del último de los proyectos de ley supondría una involución en los derechos de la comunidad LGTBIAQ+.
Rebusan Jahe Merah (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) dalam Memperbaiki Gejala PPOK
Authors: Lorensia Amelia , Sukarno Devitya A. , Mahmudah Rifaatul L.
Published: July 2022

Penyakit paru obstruktif kronik (PPOK) merupakan masalah kesehatan global yang utama dan berdampak pada peningkatan biaya kesehatan dan penurunan produktivitas. Jahe merah infus (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) merupakan salah satu tanaman obat yang banyak dikonsumsi di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui perbaikan gejala PPOK dengan kuesioner CAT (COPD Assesment Test) dari terapi jahe merah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pre-post design pada bulan Mei-September 2021. Responden adalah pasien PPOK dewasa yang berdomisili di Kota Mojokerto. Penelitian dilakukan dengan mengukur gejala PPOK dengan kuesioner CAT. Selanjutnya, terapi seduhan jahe merah dosis 250 gram selama 4 bulan diaplikasikan pada pasien. Analisis data untuk menguji efektifitas perbaikan gejala PPOK pada infusa jahe merah menggunakan uji-t. Responden penelitian sebanyak 21 orang. Rata-rata usia responden adalah 53,24 tahun. sebagian responden mengalami peningkatan nilai CAT setelah terapi jahe merah sebanyak 66,67%. Berdasarkan uji beda, menunjukkan nilai P=0,028 (P<0,05), yang membuktikan ada perbedaan signifikan antara nilai CAT sebelum dan setelah terapi jahe merah selama 4 minggu. Rebusan jahe merah selama 4 minggu efektif memperbaiki gejala harian PPOK dibandingkan sebelum terapi. Oleh karena itu, terapi jahe merah perlu mendapatkan perhatian karena mungkin dalam membantu terapi penyakit PPOK.
Plasma ascorbic acid, antioxidant capacity, and reactive oxygen species in healthy foals
Authors: Migliorisi Alessandro , Hart Kelsey , Vaughn Sarah , Austin Scott , Aldridge Brian , Wilkins Pamela
Published: July 2022

OBJECTIVE

To describe ascorbic acid (AA) concentrations, plasma antioxidant capacity (PAC) and markers of oxidative stress, as measured by derivatives of reactive oxygen metabolites (dROMs), in healthy foals at birth and during the first month of life.

SAMPLES

Venous blood samples were collected from healthy Standardbred (n = 13) and Quarter Horse (n = 10) foals. Plasma AA, PAC, and dROMs were assessed at 3 to 12 hours, 3 days, and 1, 2, and 4 weeks of age.

PROCEDURES

AA was measured via high-performance liquid chromatography. PAC and dROMs were measured with a free radical analytical system. Comparisons of AA, PAC, and dROMs at different time points were assessed.

RESULTS

Mean ± standard deviation AA concentrations at 3 to 12 hours (44.7 ± 19.6 μmol/L; P ≤ .01), 1 (48.6 ± 22.5 μmol/L; P ≤ .001), and 2 weeks (41.8 ± 15.8 μmol/L; P ≤ .001) were higher than at 4 weeks of age (28.5 ± 12.7 μmol/L). Both PAC and dROMs significantly increased at different time points compared to 3 to 12 hours of age.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Healthy foals have higher plasma AA concentrations shortly after birth, which then gradually decrease throughout the first month of life, suggesting that AA may represent a key antioxidant in the postnatal period. The concurrent increase in PAC and dROMs suggests that dynamic development of oxidative balance occurs after birth in foals. Development of AA, PAC, and dROM reference ranges in healthy foals could be used to guide therapeutic interventions and monitor during disease states characterized by increased oxidative stress.
A Cross-Sectional Study of Sialic Acids Level in Breast Cancer Patients Attending Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria, North-Western Nigeria: Preliminary investigations and Implications on Disease Subtypes, Grade and Chemotherapy Courses
Authors: Ibrahim Saadatu , Muhammad Aliyu , Mada Sanusi B. , Pase Abur P. , Ahmed Saad , Ibrahim Sani , Maru Abubakar A. , Forcados Gilead E. , Uche Ndidi S. , Abubakar Murtala
Published: July 2022

Due to the challenges associated with breast cancer prognosis, this study examined sialic acid levels based on subtypes, grades and therapeutic courses among breast cancer patients presenting at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) in North-Western Nigeria between June 2019 and December 2020. This was a cross-sectional study. Sociodemographic characteristics, total sialic acid (TSA), free sialic acid (FSA), bound sialic acid (BSA) and haematological parameters were determined. The mean age of the respondents was 47.46 ± 10.71 years, and the modal age range was 41-50 years. About 40% of the patients had triple-negative breast cancer subtype, and 83.1% had invasive carcinoma. There was an association between breast cancer grade and body mass index (χ2= 26.306, P= 0.001). The TSA, FSA and BSA concentrations were significantly (P<0.05) higher in luminal A and triple-negative breast cancer patients when compared to apparently healthy controls and were highest in stage IV patients. The TSA correlated with the third and sixth chemotherapy courses. Significant (P<0.05) decrease was observed in PCV and Hb among the breast cancer patients irrespective of subtype compared to healthy control. The results suggest that TSA, FSA and BSA were higher in breast cancer patients, necessitating further research on their possible prognostic implications.
The effects of urbanisation on food security in Africa: An overview and synthesis of the literature
Authors: Ngcamu Bethuel Sibongiseni
Published: July 2022

The rapid and unplanned urbanisation in Africa has resulted in unprecedented and turbulent effects which include prolonged drought, massive floods, economic losses, increased food insecurity among small-scale and subsistence farmers and increased vulnerability because of rapid climate change. This has been exacerbated by the irrefutable fact that governments in Africa have been ill-prepared and incompetent to effectively deal with the adverse effects of increased urbanisation. In this light, in the overview of this literature study, the researcher set out to explore the theoretical underpinnings and empirical dimensions of the effects of urbanisation on food security in Africa. The study further captures, analyses, and synthesises the literature on best practice applied by governments in Africa in proactively responding to the effects of urbanisation on food security. Furthermore, patterns on the adverse effects of urbanisation relating to food security are unpacked from scholars, and various solutions investigated. This was achieved by rigorously reviewing eleven empirical and relevant journal which were selected from Google Scholar and ResearchGate. The interesting themes that emerged in this study include poor government interventions and decision-making processes, inadequate or absent land-use planning, and high incompetency levels among urban planners. This has led to environmental degradation and unsustainable food security as the result of prime agricultural land being used for infrastructure or housing developments. Solutions suggested for urban food insecurity include public–private partnerships, the alignment of policies with urban agriculture, participatory and strategic land-use planning, and the empowerment of women.
Organic farms are the fundamental basis for the sustainable foreign economic activities of agrarians in Ukraine
Authors: Ohanisian Alina , Levchenko Nataliia , Shyshkanova Ganna , Abuselidze George , Prykhodko Volodymyr , Banchuk-Petrosova Olena
Published: July 2022

The article emphasizes the importance of organic production development in the agricultural sector of the Ukrainian economy and substantiates that one of the important priorities of agribusiness is organic production, which is mainly export-oriented, and therefore is the fundamental basis for the sustainability of the foreign economic activity of its farmers. An increase in organic production, in particular cattle products, is accompanied by additional methane emissions (but lower than those from nonorganic production), while Ukraine, having joined the Global Methane Pledge initiative to reduce methane emissions, has committed to taking measures to reduce its methane footprint and consequently the decision to invest and/or provide government support for development programs should be based on historical analysis using a decoupling approach. The trends of changes in the average annual livestock population, the livestock production volume and dynamics of methane emissions have been studied for the period of 1990-2019. A decoupling analysis has been carried out of the gap between trends of the economic growth rates of the livestock industry and the rates of anthropogenic pressure on the environment. The study demonstrated that the decoupling effect in cattle breeding has changed abruptly from strongly negative to weak decoupling. The dynamics of the export volume of dairy and meat products were analysed for the agribusiness of Ukraine during 2004-2021 and a forecast of changes in production volumes, as well as a forecast for the export volume of milk and beef were made for the period up to 2030.
Decentralised Funding Activities of the Leader Local Action Groups of the North Hungarian Region from a Governancepoint of View
Authors: Veselicz Adél , Pénzes János , Patkós Csaba
Published: July 2022

Our article investigates the utilisation of EU support from the EFARD Axes 3 and 4 in the 2007–2013 period in North Hungary, with a special emphasis on the role of the LEADER local action groups (LAGs) and their forms of governance. A brief study ofthe results of the 2014–2020 period was also included. The distribution of resources was examined by a spatial inequality indicator, the Gini coefficient. Additionally, a questionnaire survey was conducted to explore the level and forms of governance in the case of LAGs. Our research results suggest that the distribution of Axis 3 resources within local action groups shows greater inequality in fewer LAGs. The Axis 4 denotes higher inequality. The level of governance of LAGs is relatively low as it is achieved through strong local leaders. This may explain high spatial inequalities of fund distribution.
Vienna’s South-Eastern Hinterlands: Regional Development in the Austrian-Hungarian Border Area, 1910–2011
Authors: Jankó Ferenc , Bottlik Zsolt , Győri Róbert
Published: July 2022

Formed from the westernmost territories of Hungary, Burgenland became a part of Austria a hundred years ago. The aim of the paper is to answer the question of how Burgenland became integrated into the Austrian society and economy, how its regional inequalities and rural character changed in comparison to the neighbouring Austrian and Hungarian areas, under the influence of Vienna’s major role. The analysis is based on the census data of 1910, 1960/61, 2001 and 2011 and on the mapping of different social and economic indicators. Our data revealed that one hundred years ago, the northern, more prosperous area of Western Hungary was an integral part of the rural hinterland of the imperial capital, Vienna, in stark contrast to the region’s southern periphery. After World War II, however, a steep west-east gradient emerged in the borderland along the Iron Curtain, while the traditional north-south disparity continued to exist on both sides of the new border. During the political transformation in the early 1990s, and even more after Hungary’s EU accession (2004), the former hard border ceased to exist in this region, while Vienna regained its former economic importance and influence. After 1990, the patterns of regional disparities changed rapidly in Hungary, and the western part achieved a leading position within Hungary in every dimension of economic prosperity. In line with this, while the Austrian rural regions in Burgenland and between Vienna and Graz showed remarkable infrastructural progress, Southern Burgenland remained peripheral regarding economic activity.
Transformation of the Rural Settlement Network in the Carpathian Region of Ukraine (1989–2020)
Authors: Lozynskyy Roman , Zubyk Andriy
Published: July 2022

The article describes research on the Transformation of the Rural Settlement Network in the Carpathian Region of Ukraine in recent decades. The study area covers the Carpathian region of Ukraine, which has the highest share of rural population in the country. The 1989–2020 period was chosen. Quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis of statistical indicators, deductive and inductive methods, and cartographic method were used. The demographic crisis and economic problems of Ukraine did not stop the most important demographic and settlement processes that began in rural settlements of the Carpathian region during the Soviet period. These processes acquired the special features associated with political transition. Depopulation was greatest in the most urbanized Lviv Oblast, especially in the plains, in peripheral villages, where a critical level of negative demographic change had previously been achieved. However, the disappeared villages are few. Population growth in villages in suburban areas of large cities has not stopped. In sparsely urbanized areas, mostly in Transcarpathia and Precarpathia, a large group of villages that have also not been depopulated has emerged. Their development was facilitated by the availability of recreational and forest resources, border location, state support for mountain villages, and some local factors. The real situation in rural Ukraine is partly obscured by imperfect official statistics. In particular, it is difficult to establish population losses due to labor migration abroad.
Analysis of Specialisation and Management in Italian Farms Through a Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling Approach
Authors: Galluzzo Nicola
Published: July 2022

Using Italian data published by the Farm Accountancy Data Network, this study investigates whether certain variables such as labour, assets, crops, cost, and financial subsides allocated through the Common Agricultural Policy are able to act on the management and on the productive specialisation of Italian farms, and focuses on assessing the main relationships that exist between these variables and the items correlated to them in 8 main types of farming for the period 2004–2019. The results have revealed that while the type of farming practiced has had an influence on farm management, the impact of financial subsides allocated through the CAP has differed. This research fills a gap in the literature by investigating the main relationships that exist between farm specialisation and farm management through the PLSSEM. that enables the identification of which variables have the greatest influence on the management of Italian farms.