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Geographical peer effect in serial mergers and acquisitions: The influence of social learning and director network
Authors: Zhang Xiaoxu , Song Yu , Liao Qiaoran
Published: December 2023

Based on the serial mergers and acquisitions(M&A) data of Chinese A-share listed companies from 2010 to 2019, this paper discusses whether there are geographical peer effects in serial M&A, and tests its mechanism and influence path. The empirical study shows that geographical peer decision-making has geographical peer effects in the decision-making of serial M&A, and the average number of serial M&A of geographical peers has a significant positive impact on the serial M&A decision-making of focal firms. Social learning and director networks are essential to produce geographical peer effects in serial M&A. The external learning mechanism shows that the geographical peer effect of serial M&A decision-making is partly caused by backward firms’ social learning to the leading peer firms’ decision-making, but vice versa. The director network relationship of focal firms can positively moderate the relationship between the geographical peer firms’ average serial M&A decision-making and the focal firm’s serial M&A decision-making. This paper reveals the mechanism of geographical peer effect in serial M&A decision-making and provides a new perspective to understand the motivation of serial M&A decision-making. These empirical findings not only provide important empirical evidence on serial M&A from developing countries such as China, but also provide a valuable reference for decision-makers and researchers of serial M&A in the future.
In silico analysis of the Seven IN Absentia (SINA) genes in bread wheat sheds light on their structure in plants
Authors: Roche Jane , Guérin Claire , Dupuits Céline , Elmodafar Cherkaoui , Goupil Pascale , Mouzeyar Said
Published: December 2023

Seven IN Absentia (SINA) is a small family of genes coding for ubiquitin-ligases that play major roles in regulating various plant growth and developmental processes, as well as in plant response to diverse biotic and abiotic stresses. Here, we studied the SINA genes family in bread wheat Triticum aestivum which is a culture of major importance for food security worldwide. One hundred and forty-one SINA family genes have been identified in bread wheat and showed that their number is very high compared to other plant species such as A. thaliana or rice. The expansion of this family seems to have been more important in monocots than in eudicots. In bread wheat, the chromosome 3 distal region is the site of a massive amplification of the SINA family, since we found that 83 of the 141 SINA genes are located on this chromosome in the Chinese Spring variety. This amplification probably occurred as a result of local duplications, followed by sequences divergence. The study was then extended to 4856 SINA proteins from 97 plant species. Phylogenetic and structural analyses identified a group of putative ancestral SINA proteins in plants containing a 58 aminoacid specific signature. Based on sequence homology and the research of that “Ancestral SINA motif” of 58 amino acids, a methodological process has been proposed and lead to the identification of functional SINA genes in a large family such as the Triticae that might be used for other species. Finally, tis paper gives a comprehensive overview of wheat gene family organization and functionalization taken the SINA genes as an example.
Factors influencing COVID-19 mortality among cancer patients: A Brazilian multi-institutional study
Authors: da Silva Jessé Lopes , de Souza Bruno Santos Wance , de Albuquerque Lucas Zanetti , Aleixo Sabina Bandeira , Resende Gilmara Anne da Silva , de Oliveira Daniela Galvão Barros , dos Santos Emerson Neves , Nogueira-Rodrigues Angélica , Clara Renan Orsati , Gaui Maria de Fatima Dias , Mota Augusto Cesar de Andrade , de Lima Vladmir Claudio Cordeiro , Rosa Daniela Dornelles , Munhoz Rodrigo Ramella , Morbeck Igor Alexandre Protzner , Gelatti Ana Caroline Zimmer , Mathias Clarissa Maria de Cerqueira , de Melo Andréia Cristina
Published: December 2023

Purpose

This study aimed to describe the demographic and clinical characteristics of cancer patients with COVID-19, exploring factors associated with adverse outcomes.

Patients and methods

This retrospective cohort study methodically extracted and curated data from electronic medical records (EMRs) of numerous healthcare institutions on cancer patients diagnosed with a confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection between May 2020 and August 2021, to identify risk factors linked to extended hospitalization and mortality. The retrieved information encompassed the patients’ demographic and clinical characteristics, including the incidence of prolonged hospitalization, acute complications, and COVID-19-related mortality.

Results

A total of 1446 cancer patients with COVID-19 were identified (mean [Standard deviation] age, 59.2 [14.3] years). Most patients were female (913 [63.1%]), non-white (646 [44.7%]), with non-metastatic (818 [56.6%]) solid tumors (1318 [91.1%]), and undergoing chemotherapy (647 [44.7%]). The rate of extended hospitalization due to COVID-19 was 46% (n = 665), which was significantly impacted by age (p = 0.012), sex (p = 0.003), race and ethnicity (p = 0.049), the presence of two or more comorbidities (p = 0.006), hematologic malignancies (p = 0.013), metastatic disease (p = 0.002), and a performance status ≥ 2 (p = 0.001). The COVID-19-related mortality rate was 18.9% (n = 273), and metastatic disease (<0.001), performance status ≥2 (<0.001), extended hospitalization (p = 0.028), renal failure (p = 0.029), respiratory failure (p < 0.001), sepsis (p = 0.004), and shock (p = 0.040) significantly and negatively influenced survival.

Conclusion

The rate of extended hospitalization and COVID-19-specific death in cancer patients was notably high and could be influenced by comorbidities, cancer treatment status, and clinical fragility. These observations may aid in developing risk counseling strategies regarding COVID-19 in individuals diagnosed with cancer.
Why do sports goods manufacturers choose different corporate social responsibility engagements?
Authors: Guo Yang , Kang Dongliang , Huang Chengyin , Chen Ying
Published: December 2023

This study examines the impact of financialization and product market competition on the corporate social responsibility (CSR) engagements in sports goods manufacturing industry. Utilizing a dataset of China’s listed firms, we employ textual analysis to identify organizations within this sector and create a panel data model to analyze the determinants of CSR engagements. Our empirical findings reveal that financialization and product market competition positively influence shareholder-related CSR engagements. Additionally, product market competition enhances the effect of financialization on these engagements. Conversely, a negative correlation exists between product market competition and stakeholder-related CSR engagements. Moreover, firms not categorized as State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) or within high-pollution industries show a positive response in CSR engagements to both financialization and product market competition. Our results also highlight that managerial compensation and financial constraints modify the impacts of financialization and product market competition on shareholder-related CSR engagements. Collectively, our findings shed light on the challenges that sports goods manufacturing firms face in aligning their primary goals with CSR commitments.
Association between red blood cell distribution width/albumin ratio and all-cause mortality or cardiovascular diseases mortality in patients with diabetic retinopathy: A cohort study
Authors: Fu Weina , Hu Feng , Xu Caiyun
Published: December 2023

Background

Red blood cell distribution width/albumin ratio (RAR) has been reported as an independent risk factor for diabetic retinopathy (DR), while its association and predictive value in the prognosis of DR patients has not been reported. This study aims to explore the association and predictive value of RAR in the prognosis of DR patients.

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The independent variable was RAR, and dependent variables were all-cause mortality and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) mortality. The association between RAR and the risk of all-cause mortality and CVD mortality was assessed using univariate and multivariate cox regression models. The results were shown as HR (hazard ratio) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Subgroup analysis based on age or hyperlipidemia was performed. The discrimination of the prediction model was assessed using concordance index (C-index).

Results

A total of 725 eligible patients were finally included in this study. The increase of RAR was associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality (HR: 1.15, 95%CI: 1.01–1.31) and CVD mortality (HR: 1.35, 95%CI: 1.12–1.63) after adjusting the covariates. We also found the significant association between higher RAR and higher risk of CVD mortality in DR patients with age < 65 years (HR: 1.35, 95%CI: 1.09–1.67) and with hyperlipidemia (HR: 1.34, 95%CI: 1.10–1.64). C-index of RAR for all-cause mortality and CVD mortality was 0.63 (95%CI: 0.59–0.67) and 0.65 (95%CI: 0.59–0.71), respectively.

Conclusions

Higher RAR was associated with the higher risk of all-cause mortality and CVD mortality in DR patients, and RAR may be a useful predictor for the prognosis of DR patients.
Edge-based graph neural network for ranking critical road segments in a network
Authors: Jana Debasish , Malama Sven , Narasimhan Sriram , Taciroglu Ertugrul
Published: December 2023

Transportation networks play a crucial role in society by enabling the smooth movement of people and goods during regular times and acting as arteries for evacuations during catastrophes and natural disasters. Identifying the critical road segments in a large and complex network is essential for planners and emergency managers to enhance the network’s efficiency, robustness, and resilience to such stressors. We propose a novel approach to rapidly identify critical and vital network components (road segments in a transportation network) for resilience improvement or post-disaster recovery. We pose the transportation network as a graph with roads as edges and intersections as nodes and deploy a Graph Neural Network (GNN) trained on a broad range of network parameter changes and disruption events to rank the importance of road segments. The trained GNN model can rapidly estimate the criticality rank of individual road segments in the modified network resulting from an interruption. We address two main limitations in the existing literature that can arise in capital planning or during emergencies: ranking a complete network after changes to components and addressing situations in post-disaster recovery sequencing where some critical segments cannot be recovered. Importantly, our approach overcomes the computational overhead associated with the repeated calculation of network performance metrics, which can limit its use in large networks. To highlight scenarios where our method can prove beneficial, we present examples of synthetic graphs and two real-world transportation networks. Through these examples, we show how our method can support planners and emergency managers in undertaking rapid decisions for planning infrastructure hardening measures in large networks or during emergencies, which otherwise would require repeated ranking calculations for the entire network.
Hydrodissection to create conjunctival flaps in dogs with corneal ulcers
Authors: Galeno Lygia Silva , Lopes Alice Regina Silva , da Silva Júnior José Ribamar , Abreu-Silva Ana Lúcia , Lima Tiago Barbalho
Published: December 2023

Background and Aim: Hydrodissection is a liquid injection technique that is rarely used in animal ophthalmic procedures. The use of this technique in the creation of conjunctival flaps for the treatment of corneal ulcers in dogs can improve the outcome, task, and comfort for patients. This study aimed to evaluate the use of hydrodissection in the creation of conjunctival flaps in dogs with corneal ulcers.

Materials and Methods: This study focused on a surgical procedure for creating conjunctival flaps in the eyes of 17 dogs with deep corneal ulcers. We divided the patients into two groups: Hydrodissection was performed in the first group (G1) and conventional divulsion without hydrodissection in the second group (G2). In G1, the conjunctival flap was created by subconjunctival injection of 1 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride, followed by flap construction. The flap was constructed through conventional divulsion using iris scissors in the G2. The operative time, degree of bleeding, and ease of conjunctival divulsion were evaluated during the procedure. Blepharospasm, hyperemia, edema, and scarring of the conjunctiva were evaluated during the post-operative period. Post-operative complications, notably suture dehiscence, were recorded in each group.

Results: Hydrodissection is an easy-to-perform maneuver that optimizes the construction of conjunctival flaps. There were no statistical differences in the parameters used to evaluate the trans- and post-operative period between the groups. The volume of sodium chloride administered in the conjunctiva ranged from 0.5 mL to 1 mL in G1. Dehiscence of the flap sutures was observed in four patients (two in G1 and two in G2), with no significant difference between the groups.

Conclusion: Hydrodissection facilitates the construction of conjunctival flaps in dogs with corneal ulcers, affording greater comfort to patients and proving to be an excellent option for ophthalmologists.

Keywords: conjunctival hydrodissection, corneal ulcer, divulsion.
PRÁTICAS ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) E RESILIÊNCIA ORGANIZACIONAL EM COOPERATIVAS DE CRÉDITO
Authors: Dalcero Kátia , Hoffmann Valmir Emil , Câmara Viana Luiz Fernando , Oliveira Micheli Aparecida de
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: Este estudo tem como objetivo explorar a relação entre as práticas ESG e a resiliência organizacional em cooperativas de crédito.
Design/metodologia/abordagem: Utilizando uma abordagem qualitativa, esta pesquisa documental examina os relatórios anuais de sustentabilidade e responsabilidade social publicados pelas cooperativas Sicredi e Unicred entre, 2015 e 2021, por meio de uma análise temática.
Resultados: Ambas as cooperativas investigadas buscaram evidenciar o compromisso com os aspectos ESG, seja por meio de práticas proativas ou da conformidade com normativas, ou resoluções. A análise realizada também destacou a introdução de inovações e a melhoria de desempenho, mesmo durante a crise pandêmica de COVID-19.
Implicações: Os resultados indicam que as práticas ESG estão relacionadas à resiliência organizacional de cooperativas de créditos, em termos de desempenho e de inovação.
Limitações: Apesar de uma influência positiva entre práticas ESG e resiliência organizacional das cooperativas ser conjecturada, a relação não foi testada, o que abre caminhos para pesquisas futuras.
Originalidade/valor: Em um cenário marcado por crises, surgem questões sobre a interação entre as práticas ESG e a resiliência das organizações. Ao mesmo tempo, as cooperativas de crédito ganham cada vez mais espaço e relevância no sistema financeiro nacional, aderindo ao princípio social de apoio à comunidade onde operam.
Investigation of the variability of chloroplast DNA of some Astragalus spp. of sect. Helmia and A. arcanus of sect. Erioceras (Fabaceae)
Authors: Knyazev Michail S. , Philippov Evgeny G. , Cherepanova Olga E. , Krivenko Denis A.
Published: December 2023

Analysis of chloroplast DNA sequences revealed a high polymorphism of the length and nucleotide composition of trnF–trnV and the intron trnL for Helmia section species of the genus Astragalus (Fabaceae). Molecular genetic studies of Astragalus species of the Helmia section were previously practically not carried out; sequencing of trnF–trnV and the intron trnL of chloroplast DNA for 7 species of the section, as well as the probable intersection hybrid Astragalus arcanus held for the first time. On the basis of genetic studies, clarified the relationship between species included in the section Helmia. The possible stages of sect. Helmia evolution are discussed. The taxonomic isolation of Astragalus permiensis has been confirmed; it is assumed not to be of Uralic, but of Siberian or Central Asian origin. Astragalus ionae belongs to the section Helmia is confirmed. Astragalus depauperatus s. l. is thought to be a complex of twin species. In this article, one of them is considered in the status of the species A. chakassiensis.

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The Effects of HTTP Advances on Modern Page Loading
Authors: Pendon Jon , Warishe Tejas
Published: December 2023

Since the dawn of the internet, protocols have seen massive innovations that have improved our experiences. The most prominent of these advances are in the application layer space with HTTP. HTTP has moved from HTTP 1.1 to HTTP 2 and now HTTP 3. The second most prominent occurred one layer higher in the transport layer. The main one being the shift from loss-based congestion control to delay-based congestion control. This paper argues that due to these changes in TCP settings, sometimes, the improvements from HTTP 1.1 to 2 or even 3 have seen lower web performance. Utilizing automated web drivers to load web pages, this paper finds the amount of time it takes to load web pages and quantifies it as a web performance metric. A script is created to crawl through the websites provided and records the amount of time it takes to load the web page’s resources. This paper analyzes 50 websites to start but is able to scale to as many as needed. From these 50 websites, 9 websites perform worse using HTTPS 1, 2 and 3 as the main protocol and 14 websites perform worse using HTTP 1, 2, and 3. This information contradicts some background papers that show a large portion of websites would perform better using HTTP 1 only. However, these papers were concluded many years ago. Since then, web servers have upgraded their servers and protocols have been optimized. In conclusion, this information is useful in understanding how individual web sites interact with the network protocols and can help aid in protocol development.
Representações Sociais da Mulher Marajoara sobre Ser mulher negra e as reverberações de sua identidade social
Authors: Neves Joana d'Arc de Vasconcelos , Brito Camila de Cassia
Published: December 2023

O estudo investiga as Representações Sociais da Mulher Negra universitária sobre os Sentidos de ser mulher negra e identidade social, com base te­órica das Representações Sociais de Moscovici (1978; 2005) Jodelet (2001) (re)construídas a partir da Teoria Ego – Ecológica de Zavalloni (1980) Atrela a discussão do autorreconhecimento de cor-raça da mulher marajoara negra aos debates de autores como Munanga (2006) Akotirene(2019) e Gomes ( 2012) sobre a identidade da negritude. Os dados obtidos por meio de entrevistas semi estruturadas apresentam como resultados parte da categoria da Identidade Conhecida estudada pela Teoria Ego-ecológica em três fases. Provocam a partir dos discursos das participantes representações sociais acerca de uma identidade social construída numa base familiar e em um ambiente universitário, havendo a necessidade de representações de cada sujeito acerca de si mesmo para que se perceba como resultado do meio.
Proibido “arrojar moedas e cebolas, ovos, ou outros objetos”: espaço público, polícia e comportamento civilizado (Teatro Sete de Abril, Pelotas, RS, 1870)
Authors: Al-Alam Caiuá Cardoso , Staudt Moreira Paulo Roberto
Published: December 2023

Durante o ano de 1870, alguns distúrbios ou comportamentos inconvenientes ocorridos no teatro Sete de Abril, localizado na cidade de Pelotas, na província de São Pedro do Rio Grande do Sul, ocasionaram a tomada de certas medidas de controle social por parte das autoridades policiais. Foi, então, confeccionado um edital com várias restrições, o qual nos possibilita perceber facetas das etiquetas exigidas em um espaço público, envolvendo as relações entre os cidadãos e as autoridades policiais. A afixação do edital gerou uma certa comoção social, contida com a mobilização da força policial. Os documentos produzidos nessa curta refrega entre poder público e os grupos sociais frequentadores daquele espaço de fruição cultural, nos permitem pensar as interfaces entre escravidão, fortuna e etiquetas sociais, em uma sociedade que saia de um conflito bélico de grandes proporções.
‘Inválido, viúvo, vivendo ainda graças ao espírito de solidariedade humana’
Authors: Klein Daniel da Silva
Published: December 2023

O artigo a seguir elabora uma análise narrativa sobre as contribuições dos soldados de baixa patente nas lutas pela incorporação do Acre ao Brasil entre 1902 e 1904, dando atenção a três temas: o alistamento, as contribuições de mulheres e crianças e, por último, o esquecimento que pairou sobre eles na hora de receberem benefícios do Estado. Os documentos primários da pesquisa compõem-se de 248 fichas de seringueiros e trabalhadores menos graduados que foram convocados ou não para as lutas e que hoje estão guardadas no acervo Instituto Histórico e Geográfico do Acre, pertencente ao Centro de Documentação e Informação Histórica do Museu Universitário, da Universidade Federal do Acre, na coleção Documentos Históricos. Essas fichas contêm relatos dessas pessoas, que contam como participaram dos levantes armados contra o Peru e Bolívia nos vales do Purus e Acre respectivamente. Como suporte secundário foram acionadas determinadas fontes e bibliografias, que deram suporte à construção do texto.

Palavras-chave: Incorporação; Acre; Brasil; soldados; baixa patente.
Encouraging Money Conversations Among Black, Hispanic, and White Households: Lessons for FCS Professionals
Authors: Johnson Portia L. , McCoy Megan , Watkins Kimberly , White Kenneth J.
Published: December 2023

As a follow-up to White et al.’s (2021) “We Don’t Talk About That”: Exploring Money Conversations of Black, Hispanic, and White Households, this article examines social capital and financial conversations among racial and ethnic groups. Although most people avoid discussing money, Blacks and Hispanics have the fewest financial conversations. When they do have money talks, Black and Hispanic individuals are more likely to have conversations with friends rather than with partners, family, or professionals. This article uses research to recommend techniques that family and consumer sciences (FCS) practitioners and educators can use to help families cope with the discomfort that may arise and increase their money conversations.
Creating a “Say Yes to FCS” Teaching Camp To Address the Critical FCS Teacher Shortage in a Local Community
Authors: Miller Cynthia L. , Alexander Karen L. , Roberson Kyle L. , Holland Amanda , Houy Gencie , Schmitt Melanie D. , Tuliao Minerva D.
Published: December 2023

This article presents a study that explored the implementation of a “Say Yes to FCS” Teaching Camp, a local community initiative in Texas, to address the critical shortage of family and consumer sciences (FCS) teachers in secondary schools. Aimed at incoming 9th- and 10th-grade
students, the 4-day camp offered hands-on learning experiences across various FCS-related secondary courses, mentorship from local FCS educators, and insights into the diverse career paths within the field. Despite not significantly increasing the participants’ interest in pursuing the
FCS teaching profession, the camp was positively received, prompting interest in FCS-related high-school courses. In addition, this study emphasizes the necessity of evaluating the camp’s success and adjusting strategies to ensure this initiative increases participants’ interest
in pursuing an FCS teaching profession in the future.
Further Thoughts on FCS and Montessori Collaboration
Authors: McGregor Sue L.T. , Ryan Longo Gail T.
Published: December 2023

In 2022, this journal published our paper titled Where Visions Meet: Ellen Swallow Richards and Maria Montessori (McGregor & Ryan-Longo, 2022). As a follow up, we want to share further thoughts on the notion of collaboration between the family and consumer sciences (FCS) profession
(also home economics, human ecology, family studies, consumer sciences, and home sciences) and Montessori schools.
Mentoring: Perspectives for a Diverse FCS Profession
Authors: Roofe Nina , Stewart Barbara , Sartain Kimberley , Jackson Jolie , Landry Alicia
Published: December 2023

The value of mentorship for family and consumer sciences (FCS) professionals is emphasized by inclusion in five leadership development programs offered by FCS professional organizations. The American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Leadership Academy, Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Leadership Institute, Council of Administrators of Family and Consumer Sciences (CAFCS) Emerging Leaders Workshop, Board on Health & Human Sciences (BHHS) Fellows Program, and the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) Extension
Leadership Conference each include mentoring content and opportunities. Each organization, whether seeking to develop emerging, current, or future leaders, includes mentoring as a tool for developing FCS leaders. Components of each, including the models applied and the curriculum offered,
include elements of mentoring (see Table 1). The purpose of this analysis is to examine perspectives on mentoring in FCS education and the profession, especially for women of color (WOC), as illuminated by the extant literature and the lived experiences of FCS students.
Corydalis and Drug-Induced Liver Injury: A Series of 2 Cases
Authors: Engman Samuel , Puello Frances , Khoury Kevin , Miller Dustin Michael , Isidan Kadir , Shah Dhiren
Published: December 2023

Corydalis is an herbal plant found in Asian countries. Research has demonstrated multiple health benefits. It has also been implicated in drug-induced liver injury. Cannabis dispensaries market a sleep aid which has corydalis as an active ingredient. We present 2 cases of corydalis-induced hepatotoxicity. An asymptomatic female patient exhibited a rise and fall of her transaminases coinciding with the consumption and rechallenge of this sleep aid. A man with symptoms consistent with liver dysfunction began taking the same sleep aid. With discontinuance, his liver function returned to normal. These 2 clinical cases provide evidence for corydalis-induced liver injury.
La actualidad del discurso arquitectónico de Elvan Silva
Authors: Calvetti Fernando Santos
Published: December 2023

Este artículo aborda el proceso de diseño en arquitectura y explora diferentes perspectivas teóricas y prácticas. A través de las contribuciones del arquitecto Elvan Silva, el teórico Christopher Alexander y el arquitecto Le Corbusier, se analizan cuestiones como la participación de los usuarios, la relación entre teoría y práctica, la búsqueda de un lenguaje arquitectónico universal y la importancia de la fundamentación teórica y la experiencia práctica. Además, se discuten elementos como la contextualización, la estética, la sostenibilidad y la accesibilidad en el desarrollo de proyectos arquitectónicos significativos. El artículo destaca la naturaleza dinámica e interconectada del proceso de diseño y resalta la importancia del diálogo continuo entre los involucrados. El objetivo final es crear espacios arquitectónicos que satisfagan las necesidades y aspiraciones de las personas al mismo tiempo que se integran armónicamente al contexto urbano.
La labor desconocida de una arquitecta uruguaya: Otilia Muras
Authors: Ostraujov Nadia , Rimbaud Tatiana
Published: December 2023

Otilia Muras fue arquitecta, diseñadora, docente e investigadora. Ejerció la profesión liberal junto a Héctor Giraldi —su socio y pareja—, con quien proyectó, dirigió y administró decenas de obras de arquitectura y mobiliario en Uruguay. Fue docente e investigadora en la Facultad de Arquitectura y una de las primeras en dirigir el Instituto de Historia de la Arquitectura. Fue una activa universitaria, destacada integrante de la comunidad académica y autora de diversas investigaciones. Este texto se presenta como una revisión biográfica y aborda algunos aspectos de la obra de la arquitecta con el objetivo de difundir, problematizar y valorar los aportes realizados en diversos ámbitos de la disciplina. 
Con esta primera aproximación se pretende rescatar un legado de sumo interés tanto académico como profesional. El trabajo de Muras contribuyó a la construcción institucional de la Facultad, desde la puesta en funcionamiento del Instituto de Historia de la Arquitectura hasta la persecución de los estándares y rigor de la investigación científica. Asimismo, la desconocida obra del estudio Muras–Giraldi constituye un regalo a la ciudad de una producción de gran calidad, que trasluce un compromiso ético y dedicación vital al pensamiento arquitectónico.
Editorial
Authors: Arroyo Julio , Rotman Sofía Bárbara
Published: December 2023

Editorial ARQUISUR Revista #24
ANALISIS KOMPARASI KAJIAN TERJEMAHAN INGGRIS-ARAB DAN INGGRIS-INDONESIA PADA LIRIK LAGU BTS
Authors: Rahmawati Khoirunnisa , Malik Abdul
Published: December 2023

Subtitles on YouTube are automatically machine-translated and sometimes the translations are difficult to understand. One of the applications is done on BTS song lyrics. The purpose of this study is to compare the application of techniques as well as the tendency of English-Arabic and English-Indonesian translation methods and ideologies in BTS song lyrics. This research is a descriptive qualitative research. The translation theories underlying this research are translation techniques, methods, and ideologies. The data in this study are clauses or sentences in the lyrics of BTS songs and their translations in Arabic and Indonesian. The data collection technique was done by listening and noting. The data were analyzed by combining two analysis models, namely interactive (Miles and Huberman) and ethnographic (Spradley) models. The results of this study show that the dominant application of translation techniques in English-Arabic translation is the established equivalent technique, while in English-Indonesian translation it is the literal technique. Meanwhile, the English-Arabic translation method is target language-oriented, while the English-Indonesian translation method is source language-oriented. This affects the domestication ideology orientation in English-Arabic translation and the foreignization ideology orientation in English-Indonesian translation.
A Technology-Supported Course Throughline
Authors: Morrone Michael
Published: December 2023

This reflective essay discusses a course redesigned to enhance student belonging and the important role intentional use of technology plays in creating a belonging context. Before the redesign, some course elements aimed to create a belonging context by centering and valuing student choice, and through choice, respect of identity. However, there were gaps in the pedagogical tactics related to considering the students’ psychological experience as part of the class. The course redesign focused on procedures that centered student agency and voice as the core of a class learning community. Technological refinements using an online discussion tool called CN Post, strategic uses of the course LMS, implementation of anonymous review using Qualtrics, and self-publication of a student written book using Pressbooks relied on brave space discussion and solidified a co-created, course throughline in which all student voices mattered and belonged, emotionally and intellectually, to class process and learning outcomes.
Orientações sobre o uso de filtros solares
Authors: Silva Emilia Vitória
Published: December 2023

Orientações sobre o uso de filtros solares
Editorial Volume 18 Issue 1
Authors: Smark Ciorstan , Mir Monir
Published: December 2023

Editorial Volume 18 Issue 1
The Value of Financial Planning—A Theoretically-Grounded Approach
Authors: Asebedo Sarah
Published: December 2023

This paper lays a foundation for quantifying the interaction “value” effects of the financial planner/client relationship through the lens of Financial Planning Client Interaction Theory (FPCIT), utilizing integration—a mathematical process commonly used in calculus to find the area under a curve. FPCIT recently emerged in response to practitioner and researcher calls for theory specific to the financial planning profession. FPCIT posits that the distinction of the professional practice of financial planning and its value to consumers is centered upon the unique and complex human interaction phenomenon inherent in the client relationship. FPCIT extends the value of financial planning discussion by offering a theory-based vantage point from which the profession can analyze the origins and synthesis of value within financial planning practice. The implications of FPCIT and the valuation method presented in this paper underscore the relevance of financial therapy, counseling, and psychology in expanding the financial planner’s skillset beyond technical expertise.
‘Self-Sustainability’ and ‘Performance’ in Microfinance – The Contextual Relevance of the Terms
Authors: Khan Ashfaq
Published: December 2023

The microfinance sector’s Paradigm Shift (PS) of the 1990s caused a drastic shift in the way Microfinance Organizations (MFOs) ensured their long-term survival and sustainability. The PS required MFOs to adopt a commercial approach in all their operations and pursue profitability and self-sustainability rather than depending on the provision of subsidized funds. Resorting to Schatzki’s (2002) ‘site of the social’ theoretical construct and DiMaggio and Powell’s (1983) institutional theory, this empirical paper aims to evaluate the real performance of Pakistan’s microfinance sector, following the PS, in terms of its strict adherence to its founding objectives of eradicating poverty and serving the extreme poor. This qualitative empirical research paper resorts to the Case Study approach to investigate the pre- and the post-Paradigm Shift eras of Pakistan’s microfinance sector for evaluating the sector’s real ‘success’ in accomplishing its founding aim of eradicating poverty at the grass root level. Analysis of the data reveals that the microfinance sector, in its pursuit of profitability and self-sustainability, following the PS, is compromising its founding commitment to its target beneficiaries – the extreme poor. The study contributes a theory, literature and empirical evidence-informed conceptual framework to help guide organizational change initiatives in the peculiar context of a social service/not-for-profit sector and predict outcome quality of such a change for all stakeholders. The study outcomes apprise policy-makers and practitioners on the possible negative consequences of the microfinance sector’s gradual transition from a ‘social-service’ to a ‘commercial’ model for the poor.
Promotion of the Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility and their Implementation by Large Businesses in Kazakhstan
Authors: Baltabayeva Aziya , Altalbayeva Zhanat , Shelomentseva Valentina , Mutallyapova Shynar , Allmkhanova Roza
Published: December 2023

The article discusses the features of promoting the principles of corporate social responsibility in the Republic of Kazakhstan. All components of promoting the principles of corporate social responsibility in Kazakhstan are considered as a single system, which defines the conceptual framework, stakeholders in the development of corporate social responsibility, as well as legal support for its development in the country. The authors characterized the Kazakh model of corporate social responsibility of large businesses and gave examples of the practical implementation of its principles at the present stage. Social investment of subsoil user companies in the territory of their presence in the Pavlodar region was analyzed. The considered social investment was carried out within the framework of memorandums of mutual cooperation with local executive authorities. The authors formulated conclusions that the Kazakhstani corporate social responsibility model is still evolving, with a combination of state regulation and business interaction, and further efforts are needed to increase corporate social responsibility commitments and embrace global initiatives.
CHARACTERISTICS OF FIRED CLAY BRICKS WITH DOLOMITE POWDER ADDITION
Authors: Kizinievic O. , Kizinievic V. , Skamat J.
Published: December 2023

The paper analyses the effect of dolomite powder on properties and durability of clay brick. Clay bricks were made from the mix containing from 10 to 30 % of waste dolomite powder and fired at 1000 ?C temperatures. In this case, clay bricks density is 1.55 – 1.75 g/m3, compressive strength 14 – 28 MPa, water absorption 15.3 – 19.7 %, total porosity 31,0 – 40.4 %, durability (resistance to freezing and thawing) not less than 25 cycles.
TECHNOLOGIES FOR OBTAINING FLEXIBLE THERMAL INSULATION MATERIAL
Authors: Istomin A. V.
Published: December 2023

The main directions of application of flexible heat insulating materials and traditional technologies for producing non-woven materials are considered. Various ways of fastening fibers are analyzed, such as: chemical; thermal; mechanical, which in turn includes the following options: needle-punched, knitting-stitching, hydro-jet method used in the production of flexible fibrous thermal insulation. A number of patents are presented that develop methods for obtaining nonwoven materials.
CHARACTERISTICS OF GLASSES IN PRODUCTS OF EXPERIMENTAL MODELING OF IMPACT MELTS
Authors: Ulyashev V. V. , Shumilova T. G. , Isaenko S. I.
Published: December 2023

The transformation of substances under extremely high pressures and temperatures is an actual direction both in the field of solid state physics and materials science, and for natural objects. Among the latter, the most interesting are ultrahigh-pressure high-temperature glasses recently found at the Kara giant meteorite crater (Pai-Khoi, Russia), formed from impact melts at pressure about 60 – 80 GPa and the temperature range of 2300 – 2500 °C. These glasses are characterized by unusual structural and phase state features that require deeper study to clarify their physical properties and the possibility of using them as prototypes of innovative materials. Experimental modeling of the impact process in laboratory conditions allows to identify the nature of phase transformations during impactogenesis. Here the modeling of the impact process has been carried out by short-pulse laser radiation (0.5 ms) on the example of clay-containing siltstones and limestones with and carbonaceous components. The impact glasses have been produced from aluminosilicate and quartz components of the host target rocks of the Kara target under pressure conditions ?90 GPa and temperatures ?7000 °C. To study the synthesized products of the impact glasses, high resolution methods have been used – Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy with microprobe analysis. The provided studies have shown that under the extreme conditions the impact glasses of a specific composition containing a high concentration of Ca and carbon are formed. Thus, the experiments conducted have shown the possibility of obtaining glasses of a wide composition, including carbon-containing glass, which can be used for further studies aiming to develop new materials and technologies of their producing.
NUCLEATION AND CRYSTALS GROWTH IN THE VOLUME OF GLASS Li2O–Al2O3–SiO2 SYSTEM
Authors: Naumov A. S. , Alekseev R. O. , Savinkov V. I. , Sigaev V. N.
Published: December 2023

By the Marotta et al method, temperature of 670 ?C at a holding time of 2 hours provides the maximum rate of nucleation the crystalline phase of ?-eucryptite-like solid solutions was found. The activation energy of nucleation and the Avrami parameter were measured by the DSC method, allowing to estimate the crystallization characteristics. The gradient crystallization method has established the temperature range of heat treatment, within which it is possible to obtain a transparent glass-ceramic. The refinement of regime the nucleation stage made it possible to reduce the time of the second stage crystallization required for the complete formation of the transparent glass-ceramic structure. Varying the holding time at a temperature of 710 ?C makes it possible to smoothly change the CTE in the range of ?(3…+41)?10–7 K?1 in the temperature range from ?120 to +500 ?C.
EFFECT OF DYSPROSIUM DOPING ON MICROSTRUCTURE AND DEGREE OF TEXTURING OF BISMUTH TELLURIDE-BASED THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS
Authors: Yaprintsev M. N. , Ivanov O. N.
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this work was to prepare and identify the features of the microstructure and the degree of texturing of the thermoelectric material Bi2Te2.7Se0.3 doped with dysprosium. Textured Bi2-xDyxTe2.7Se0.3 compounds with x = 0.0000; 0.0010; 0.0025; 0.0050; 0.0100 and 0.0200 were prepared by using solvothermal synthesis and spark plasma sintering of starting powders. Dy-doping results in several interconnected effects. First of them is reducing in size of particles in starting powders with increasing x. This effect is attributed to increasing in ionic bonding fraction in polar covalent Bi(Dy)–Te bonds with increasing Dy content due to difference in electronegativity of Bi and Dy. With increasing x, grain size in bulk samples is also reducing, which is governed by relevant changing in the size of particles in the starting powders with different dopant content. This effect also results in enhancing in texturing degree in samples.
The Impact of Corruption on the Economic Security of the State
Authors: MAZARAKI Anatoly , MELNYK Tetiana , SEROVA Lyudmila
Published: December 2023

The level of national economic security is influenced by many factors. But over the past year and a half, Ukraine has faced new challenges and threats of an unprecedented blow to its economic security from the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. In addition to the above-mentioned threats to Ukraine's economic security, "old" internal problems, one of which is corruption, have had a significant negative impact. Summarizing domestic and foreign scientific theories and empirical studies, the article analyzes the main elements of corruption's impact on economic security and identifies the direct and indirect impact of corruption on economic growth. It is argued that corruption has increased the challenges to the country's economic security due to: a decrease in total investment and a slowdown in economic growth, a reduction in spending on education and health care, a deterioration of infrastructure and taxation, and a decrease in foreign direct investment. The author concludes that it is necessary to systematically develop and implement measures to prevent and combat economic corruption. At the same time, achieving economic security should be an attribute and integral part of the national anti-corruption policy.
The Process of Economic Transition from Central Planning to a Market Economy: The Former Soviet Union Countries vs China
Authors: VASILEV Aleksandar
Published: December 2023

This paper discusses the starting economic, social and political conditions of market-oriented reforms in the former Soviet Union countries and Eastern Europe and compares those to China. In addition, the pace of reforms and their sequencing, as well as their economic and political determinants, are also analyzed. The chapter then proceeds to evaluate the results of reforms in economic and social terms and compares and contrasts the current economic systems in China and in the successor countries of the former USSR. Finally, differences between successor countries of the former USSR in their reform strategies and outcomes are also pointed out, concluding with the forthcoming economic and social challenges in China and successor countries of the former USSR.
Features of Reforming Economic Legislation in the Conditions of Russian Aggression: Theoretical and Legal Aspects
Authors: SHEVCHENKO Anatolii Y. , VYKHRYST Serhiy M. , OSTAPENKO Iuliia , BOBROVNYK Svitlana V. , LOSHCHYKHIN Oleksandr
Published: December 2023

The aim of the article is to justify the inexpediency of the abolition of the Economic Code of Ukraine during martial law on the basis on the analysis of international legislation on management. Thus, the analysis of international codified acts on the economic sphere regulation shows that the abolition of the Economic Code of Ukraine does not correspond to the Concepts for updating civil and economic legislation as one of the ways of approximation of domestic legislation to international standards. Apart from that, based on the analysis of current Ukrainian and international legal acts, an attempt is made to explore the problems associated with the use of mechanisms for protecting rights to private property and bringing war criminals to justice for its destruction. Furthermore, the authors propose to improve the mechanisms for protecting the right to private property that is destroyed or damaged as a result of war crimes committed by Russian invaders on the territory of Ukraine. Finally, the authors highlight the key problems related to the restoration of the violated right to private property, which was destroyed or damaged as a result of hostilities on the part of Russia and emphasize the need to adopt international experience in order to increase the effectiveness of mechanisms for defending the violated right to property with the assistance of international legal institutions.
The Relationship between Environmental, Social, Governance, and Export Performance in Manufacturing Companies: A Literature Review
Authors: Li Yan , Li Jilian
Published: December 2023

The swiftness with which environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has progressed and taken root in the manufacturing industry has had an immense impact on performance. The impact of ESG on the environment in the manufacturing context, however, remains ambiguous. This investigation endeavors to present a review of the recent literature on the relationship between ESG and export performance, while simultaneously providing a roadmap for future inquiries. Employing content analysis techniques and the VOS viewer tool, this analysis scrutinizes salient research components such as journals, countries, regions, plausible links between ESG and corporate performance, and trends, with particular emphasis on the environmental pillar. Subsequently, a research agenda for ESG implementation is proposed that encompasses both conceptual and empirical perspectives, which includes: (i) identifying the optimum ESG level and its effects on export performance; (ii) exploring the inherent inverse causality within the ESG-export performance nexus; (iii) conducting international comparisons; and (iv) presenting various arguments that support an indirect link between ESG and export performance.
Using Markunsen’s Typology as a Starting Point to Examine the Case of the Center for Defense Space and Security Cluster: The State-Anchor Type of Cluster
Authors: KYRIAZIS Vasileios , METAXAS Theodore
Published: December 2023

Defense is a strategic sector that is closely tied to national security and sovereignty. As such, governments tend to have a strong interest in supporting and developing the defense industry in their countries. This paper aims to investigate and identify to which of the four types of industrial clusters described by Markusen, the Danish Defence Space and Security (CenSec) cluster belongs to. Our initial argument is that CenSec has the characteristics of a state-anchor cluster, because in the defense cluster, the role of government is typically decisive due to the nature of the industry. The analysis will also explore the implications of the type of cluster for policymakers and industry stakeholders in terms of promoting innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth in a broader correlation with the European business and institutional ecosystem.