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Diversity Management Strategies: Perspectives from Multinational Corporation
Authors:   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Kasih Bangsa, Indonesia, Ruslaini Ruslaini , Kusnanto, Eri ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Kasih Bangsa, Indonesia, Santoso Seger ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Kasih Bangsa, Indonesia, Qalbiah Farah ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Kasih Bangsa, Indonesia, Marhandrie Dessy ,   Universitas Mpu Tantular, Indonesia
Published: March 2024

This study aims to investigate diversity management strategies within Multinational Corporations (MNCs). Through in-depth interviews and analysis, study examines the strategies utilized by MNC to promote diversity and inclusion in their workplaces. The research identifies key themes and challenges encountered in implementing diversity initiatives, shedding light on the nuanced strategies utilized by corporations to navigate cultural, demographic, and organizational complexities. The finding emphasize the importance of customized diversity initiatives that are in tune with local contexts while also aligning with global corporate goals. Additionally, the study underscores the pivotal role of leadership commitment, organizational culture, and employee engagement in driving effective diversity management practices. In conclusion, this study enriches the comprehension of diversity management within MNCs, providing valuable insights for both practitioners and scholars to improve diversity efforts and cultivate inclusive work environments.
A STUDY TO COMPARE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING (SDL) ON KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE REGARDING GAMING DISORDERS AMONG ADOLESCENTS STUDYING IN SELECTED PU COLLEGES, HUBBALLI
Authors: Jarali Mr. Anil Kumar , Chaudhary Dr. Geeta
Published: March 2024

Mobile phones are the most preferred devices but experienced gamers tend to shift to larger screens. A gamer with more than 18 months of gaming experience is three times more likely to play on a computer or laptop as they require large-screen devices. Adolescents prefer to play action and sports games. An evaluative approach was considered appropriate for the present research study. The research design used for the present study was Pre-Experimental Design: One group pre-test and post-test design without a control group was used for this study. The present research was conducted in selected PU Colleges of Hubballi. The universal population for the present research study was adolescents. The accessible population for the present research study were adolescents studying in selected PU colleges. In this study, the sample consists of adolescents studying in selected PU colleges, who fulfil inclusion and exclusion criteria. The sample size selected for the present research study was 500 adolescents. The researcher for the present research study selected samples through a non-probability purposive sampling technique
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BENSON’S RELAXATION THERAPY IN ANXIETY BETWEEN PRE-TEST TO POST-TEST AMONG EXPERIMENTAL AND CONTROL GROUPS WITH HIGH-RISK ANTENATAL MOTHERS AT SELECTED HOSPITALS IN WARANGAL, TELANGANA
Authors: Shameema Ms. Mahammad , rani Dr. Bimla
Published: March 2024

In 2017, every day approximately 808 women died due to pregnancy complications. Most of the deaths occurred in low-resource countries. The primary causes of maternal deaths are hemorrhage, hypertension, infections, and indirect causes like accidental or incidental causes. Mostly due to interactions between medical conditions and pregnancy complications. A quantitative research approach was adopted for this study. The research design used for the present study was quasi experimental, non-equivalent group design. The population included in this study was high-risk antenatal mothers with anxiety at selected hospitals, in Warangal, Telangana. Government Maternity Hospital at Warangal, Telangana. Kalyani Nursing Home at Warangal, Telangana. Sri Laxmi Maternity Hospital, Warangal, Telangana. had been selected for undertaking this look at. Hospitals have nicely prepared and established specialized separate Obstetrics and Gynaecological department with close to 100 Outpatient go to in line with day, nearly general a hundred of inpatient bed satisfy through ordinary admission and nearly greater than 100 affected persons visit hospital for regular consultancy in OPD in line with day. The sample size consist of 500 high risk antenatal mothers with anxiety at selected hospitals, Warangal, Telangana. Non probability Convenience sampling technique was used for this study.
A turizmus iparágában végbemenő humánerőforrás átszerveződés az elmúlt évek távlatából, Erdély vonatkozásában
Authors: Gergely Norbert
Published: March 2024

Nowadays, employment in various economic fields and the possession of appropriate professional knowledge are of considerable importance, especially in the services sector, where properly qualified personnel is a key factor in terms of the development of satisfaction in the demand segment. As an apropos of this, the human resource reorganizations taking place in the Transylvanian region and the willingness to work form the subject of the research, focusing on the tourism industry, which was a difficulty for businesses providing various services during the period of the Covid-19 epidemic that spread in 2020. In a significant part of the international studies related to the topic, the difficulties arising because of the change in the attitude of the tourist human resources are mentioned, which can lead to a disadvantageous situation in the long term of the operation of tourist facilities. As a result, the sixteen Romanian counties that make up the Transylvania region became the target of the investigation. Projected on the mentioned counties, relevant data from the Romanian National Statistical Institute (INSSE) were first used, examining the time interval between 2010 and 2022, both yearly and monthly. According to the data used, it is important to focus on the investigation of tourist traffic, as well as on the number of people employed in the sector and its change, as well as on the wages received for doing their work and the associated benefits, which can serve as a motivational factor in addition to valuing employees. An examination of the data related to the topic shows that the 2008 global crisis had a more drastic impact on employment in Romania than the Covid-19 pandemic that spread in 2020, the effects of which can still be felt today.
Konflik Kepentingan Antar Stakeholder Dalam Pelaksanaan Pemilihan Umum 2024
Authors: Bahri Syaiful , Margunaji Agus , Alhamid Ipa Fatma
Published: March 2024

Pemilu adalah cara untuk metode politik tanpa konflik fisik. Kita harus melakukannya untuk mengantisipasinya. Permasalahannya adalah adanya fenomena tentang konflik kepentingan para pemangku kepentingan dalam proses pemilihan. Kita harus mengetahui fenomena konflik kepentingan pemangku kepentingan dalam proses pemilihan sehingga kita memiliki cara untuk mengantisipasi konflik fisik di periode berikutnya. Konflik kepentingan tersebut berawal dari Mahkamah Konstitusi RI merevisi pasal 169 poin (q) Undang-Undang Nomor 17 Tahun 2017 tentang Pemilihan Umum pada Senin, 16 Oktober 2023. Revisi tersebut memberikan kesempatan bagi putra Presiden Ketujuh RI – Gibran Rakabuming Raka – untuk berpartisipasi dalam Pemilihan Presiden 2024. Peserta Pilpres 2024 sebanyak tiga koalisi. Mereka adalah Koalisi Perubahan, Koalisi Indonesia Maju, dan Koalisi PDIP. Koalisi ini menimbulkan konflik kepentingan antara stakeholder mulai dari Mahkamah Konstitusi, partai politik, hingga orang-orang dari lembaga swadaya masyarakat--NU. Setiap pemangku kepentingan dari masing-masing koalisi menunjukkan komposisi mereka. Menemukan komposisi pemangku kepentingan menggunakan metode penelitian. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian pustaka. Metode penelitian kepustakaan merupakan metode penelitian kritis berdasarkan analisis dan sintesis kerja terhadap data perpustakaan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis, menyortir, dan menemukan. Langkah-langkah penelitian adalah mencari, menyortir, menemukan celah. Data diambil dari artikel jurnal, informasi web, dan buku tekstual. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa komposisi pemangku kepentingan ada tiga bagian menurut koalisi partai politik, keberadaan NU, dan partisipasi Mahkamah Konstitusi. Konflik kepentingan menyebabkan konflik politik cukup dinamis.
Assessment and certification systems for reagents, materials and technologies used in water treatment in Russia and abroad
Authors: Alekseeva Anna V. , Rakhmanin Yuriy A. , Tyurina Irina A. , Lebed-Sharlevich Yana I.
Published: March 2024

The article contains an overview of regulatory standing orders devoted to the issues of methodological approaches to assessment and certification systems of reagents, materials, and technologies used in water treatment in Russia and abroad. When conducting a literature search, the following databases were used: Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, MedLine, Global Health, RSCI, as well as a search method based on keywords and citations.
Reagents and materials used in water treatment must neither impair the organoleptic properties of water, support the growth of microorganisms, nor have a cytotoxic or mutagenic effect. Their safety assessment includes studies of impurities, chemical and physical properties, maximum doses, behaviour in water, transformation in different environments, migration, and cumulative effects. Reagents, equipment, and materials in many countries are subject to certification by various organizations and specialized laboratories. There are established procedures for their control, including procurement, inspection, handling, storage, and maintenance to ensure quality. At the same time, there is a number of differences: various criteria and standards are used to assess these parameters (from 0.1 MPC to MPC in the hood), and unlike methods. The research methodology, experimental conditions and methods for assessing the results obtained also differ significantly, which can lead to differences in the final results concluding permission and not permission for use in drinking water supply. Standardization of methods and criteria will provide an integrated and comprehensive approach to the selection of reagents and materials in contact with drinking water, eliminate existing contradictions, and help to unite the efforts of many organizations to create an optimal standardization option.
Psychosocial risks of the work environment and metabolic syndrome (literature review)
Authors: Bezrukova Galina A. , Novikova Tamara A. , Mikerov Anatoly N.
Published: March 2024

Introduction. Along with physical, chemical, ergonomic, and biological factors, working psychosocial stress is one of the main risks for the development of metabolic syndrome (MS), system effects of which can cause severe lesions of cardiovascular, endocrine, and hepatobiliary systems.
The purpose of the work was to summarize and analyze modern domestic and foreign experience of studying the relationship between categories and factors of psychosocial risks of the working environment and MS and its components in different occupational cohorts.
The publications were searched through the RSCI, CyberLeninka, eLibrary, and PubMed databases containing Russian and foreign sources of scientific information for 2006–2023.
The article briefly highlights the taxonomy of categories and factors of psychosocial hazards and risks in the workplace, as well as the most popular questionnaires for quantitative assessment of psychosocial stress, based on the requirement/control model (JDC) assessing workload in gradations of high, active, passive, low, and effort-reward imbalance (ERI) model. The close association of JDC and ERI with metabolic syndrome, obesity, blood lipid profile atherogenicity, and hyperglycemia in men and women of different occupational cohorts with high and low socioeconomic status was examined.
Conclusion. The analysis of scientific publications has convincingly shown working psychosocial stress to have a causal relationship with MS that regardless of intervening factors (age, gender, socio-economic status, lifestyle, bad habits). At the same time, the statistical significance of stress-realizing effects in relation to MS components is determined by the used model for assessing psychosocial risks and is complementary to the cognitive assessment of perceived stress, which must be taken into account when planning and conducting research.
Analysis of some promising directions of the development of the public health risk assessment in the Russian Federation (review article)
Authors: Mozganov Maksim Yu. , Nikolaeva Natalia I. , Filin Andrey S. , Malyshek Vadim V. , Onishchenko Gennadiy G.
Published: March 2024

The population of developed and developing countries is constantly under the influence of a complex of adverse environmental factors that can negatively affect health. The Public health risk assessment is one of the strategic directions of hygiene development in the Russian Federation. Therefore, the study, improvement, and use of health risk assessment are a promising direction and the basis for effective primary prevention of environmentally related diseases in our country.
The purpose of the work is to describe the current directions of risk assessment.
To achieve this goal, the systematization of legislative and methodological documents and the analysis of literary data from a number of sources were carried out. The analysis was made among the sources: «Analiz riska zdorov’yu» (Health risk Analysis), «Gigiena i sanitariya» (Hygiene and Sanitation), “Pubmed”, “eLibrary”, “Cyberleninka”, «Mezhdunarodnyj zhurnal jeksperimental’nogo obrazovanija» (International Journal of Experimental Education). The search was conducted for the keywords: “Risk assessment”, “Combined exposure”. The archive for 2018–2023 was studied in the journal “Analiz riska zdorov’yu”.
As a result, promising areas of scientific research were identified: harmonization of terminology used in assessing health risks; development of methodological approaches to risk assessment associated with exposure to physical factors; development of methodological approaches to assessing the risk associated with the combined impact on the health of the population of adverse environmental factors of various nature; taking into account the individual sensitivity of the population; taking into account the impact of multiple uncertain factors.
Neurovegetative responses in medical staff of maternity institutions
Authors: Kotelevets Elena P. , Kiryushin Valery A.
Published: March 2024

Introduction. Factors of the labour process influence on the adaptive capabilities of the cardiovascular and autonomic nervous systems in workers.
Purpose of the study. The study of the possible relationship between the indicator of adaptation of regulatory systems of heart rate variability and the intensity of the labour process in doctors and nurses in obstetric institutions of the second and third levels.
Materials and methods. The intensity of the labour process was determined by the method of timing. To calculate the adaptation index in the trend in the work shift, the hardware-software complex “Varicard 2.51” was used. Two hundred twenty eight doctors and nurses were examined. The studies were carried out on the basis of obstetric institutions of the second and third levels of the cities of the Central Federal District: Ryazan, Kolomna, Lipetsk, Smolensk. Statistical processing of research results was carried out using standard methods (p<0.05).
Results. The studies were carried out on the basis of obstetric institutions of the second and third level in some cities of the Central Federal District: Ryazan, Kolomna, Lipetsk, Smolensk. The data obtained in the study of the peculiarities of the regulatory potential in medical workers of various occupational groups made it possible to get an idea of ​​the influence of the factors of the labour process on the adaptive resources, assessed by the indicators of the temporal analysis. The data obtained made it possible to identify a direct correlation between the intensity of the labour process and the developing neurovegetative responses of the organism, which were reflected in the adaptation index in ccupational groups of obstetrician-gynecologists, nurse anesthetists, and midwives of perinatal centers.
Limitations. The studies were carried out in small groups taking into account the trend in the work shift, which opens up the prospect of studying the issue in the age aspect in large groups.
Conclusion. The results of the study can be used to develop evidence-based recommendations for the prevention of occupationally conditioned overstrain of the organism’s adaptive systems.
The autonomous word as a component of a compound predicate in European languages
Authors: Shafikov Sagit G.
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to a typology of the compound predicate in a number of European languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Turkish and Bashkir), which goes a long way to building a theory of language in general and a theory of the sentence in particular. The method of our analysis is based on contrasting inductively selected verbal structures of some natural languages with a language etalon. The aim is to establish factors determining the positional and syntactic autonomy of the word. Positional autonomy is related to the word’s ability to change position in a sentence according to a certain degree of word order freedom, while syntactic autonomy suggests the ability of a word to function as an isolated one-word sentence. An ideal model characterized by absolute positional and syntactic word autonomy stands for the mentioned language etalon. It is assumed hypothetically that languages with a maximum possible free word order enjoy a marked word autonomy, unlike languages with a fixed word order being suggestive of reduced word autonomy. The hypothesis is verified on the basis of optional sampling of various types of the predicate in three temporal forms of the verb representing the category of person. The research ascertains dependence of word autonomy on agreement of grammatical form and meaning. The index of agreement determined as a ratio between the signifier and the signified in the paradigm of the verb conjugation enables to reveal the autonomy degree for each language of contrast. According to the decrement of autonomy the contrasted languages can be disposed in the following order: (Polish, Turkish, Bashkir) → (Russian) → (Italian) → (German) → (French) → (English).
Future Intentions of First and Final-Year Nursing Students at Kenya Medical Training College
Authors: Manana Clare , Gatere Ruth , Muchina Emily
Published: March 2024

Purpose: To explore the nursing students’ future intentions upon graduation.

Methodology: The study adopted a comparative cross-sectional survey of first-year nursing students and final-year nursing students on their future intentions upon graduation. The sample size was determined using Fisher et al., formula. Participants were selected through simple random sampling and those who met the eligibility criteria were included in the study. An online questionnaire was administered using a free Open Data Kit (ODK). The summary sheet from ODK software was downloaded, and data was cleaned, coded, and entered into R statistical package for analysis.  Descriptive frequencies were generated for demographic and social characteristics; chi-square tests and proportion tests were used to determine significance when appropriate. Frequency counts, median, and percentages were tabulated for categorical variables.

Findings: The study revealed that 99% (224/226) of the students would like to pursue a career in nursing after completing the diploma training. A higher proportion 69.1% (155/224) of the students who intend to pursue a career in nursing would prefer to pursue their nursing career outside of Kenya. There is a significant (P=0.004) difference since between the two groups as a higher proportion 77.5% (100/129) of Students in their first year of the study indicated they would prefer to pursue their career outside Kenya compared to 56.7% (55/97) students in their final year of the study. The study also revealed that 98.2% (222/226) of the students intend to pursue a degree in nursing upon completion of the KRCHN training.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice, and Policy: Regarding policy, this study suggests that the government collaborate with other nations to develop regulations that allow nurses to pursue education and employment abroad. After completing their training, nurses should be required to stay in Kenya for a predetermined period of time and should as most student nurses would wish to emigrate; thus, this will help alleviate the shortage.
STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI EFEKTIF PUBLIC RELATIONS DALAM BRANDING TERHADAP PELAYANAN PRIMA DI KANTOR KECAMATAN KOTABUMI LAMPUNG UTARA
Authors: Sasfira Rima , Marini  , Salas Hagi Julio
Published: March 2024

This article explores effective public relations communication strategies in branding excellent service at the North Lampung Kotabumi District Office, using a qualitative approach. This research aims to understand how effective communication carried out by public relations can influence public perceptions of the quality of service in the office. Involving in-depth interviews, observation and documentation this research highlights the importance of positive communicative interactions to strengthen the image of excellent service and brand. The research results show that implementing targeted communication strategies can increase public satisfaction, create a positive image, and build loyalty towards public services. Using qualitative methods, this research provides an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of communication at the Kotabumi District Office, as well as providing a basis for recommending improvements to more effective communication strategies. This research can provide guidance for local governments in improving excellent service branding at the local level.
STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI EFEKTIF DALAM MENINGKATKAN PELAYANAN KESEHATAN GUNA MEMBANGUN CITRA DAN REPUTASI DIMASYARAKAT
Authors: Madiniah Sa’adatul , Salas Hagi Julio , Hermansah Tantan
Published: March 2024

Puskesmas is an important entity in the health system in Indonesia. Community health centers have a crucial role in providing basic health services to local communities. A good image and reputation act as key factors in influencing public trust and participation in health programs. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study of the Ketapang inpatient health center. The data obtained in this research was obtained through interviews, observation and analysis of related articles. This research aims to find out the strategies used by the community health center to improve communication in serving patients. Effective communication and good service will certainly have an impact on the image and reputation of the health center. From the results of an interview with one of the management staff at the puskesmas, it was clear that communication between medical personnel and patients was quite good and effective, such as when medical personnel carried out examinations, they provided diagnoses and explanations of patient complaints well, so that patients could understand the disease they were complaining about. Apart from that, every medical personnel must also understand therapeutic communication, which is very important so that communication between medical personnel and patients can run well and get appropriate feedback.
PRINSIP DAN KEBIJAKSANAAN KOMUNIKASI PROFETIK ISLAM
Authors: Al Faqih Alfan Fahmi , Marini  , Shabur Usman
Published: March 2024

Dalam kehidupan manusia sehari-hari antara manusia satu dengan manusia yang lain dihidupkan oleh interaksi melalui komunikasi. Komunikasi profetik merupakan komunikasi yang mengacu kepada pola komunikasi kenabian Muhammad. Paradigma ini merupakan pengembangan dari konsep ilmu sosial profetik (ISP) yang pernah digagas oleh ilmuan Islam kontemporer yakni Kuntowijoyo yang terinspirasi dari Q.S. Al Imran :110. Pienulisan ini biertujuan miengkaji Prinsip kominikasi Profietik yang miembangun dimiensi sosiologis manusia, yaitu hubungan antara manusia satu diengan manusia lainya dalam lingkup kieluarga. Jadi profietik dalam kontieks komunikasi di sini dimaksudkan untuk mienjielaskan makna prinsip komunikasi kienabian dalam pienierapanya di kiehidupan kieluarga. Mietodie yang digunakan pada pienielitian ini adalah diengan mienggunakan corak library riesieach, sierta mietodie yang digunakan adalah mietodie dieskriptif kualitatif. Sumbier primier pada kajian ini adalah buku Komunukasi Profietik: Konsiep dan Piendiekatan. Sumbier siekundier mierupakan buku-buku dan artikiel-artikiel yang bierkaitan diengan pienielitian ini. Hasil dari pienielitian ini ditiemukan prinsip komunikasi profietik tierhadap lingkup kieluarga, yang prinsip itu antara lain: Qaulan layyinan (pierkataan yang liembut), Qaulan kariman (mulia), Qaulan maisuran (bahasa yang mudah dipahami), Qaulan ma'rufan (miengierjakan kiebaikan), Qaulan sadidan (lurus atau adil) Qoulan Balighan (mienggunakan bahasa yang siesuai). Komunikasi Profietik dalam tujuan penulisan disini dimaksudkan untuk mengambil makna prinsip komunikasi kenabian dan dalam penerapanya di kehidupan lingkup keluarga saat ini.
Cryptocurrency Returns Over a Decade: Breaks, Trend Breaks and Outliers
Authors: Mohamed Suleiman Dahir , Ismail Mohd Tahir , Ali Majid Khan Bin Majahar
Published: March 2024

This study finds breaks, trend breaks, and outliers in the last decade returns of five cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Tether USD, and Ripple that experienced frequent changes. The study uses the indicator saturation (IS) approach to simultaneously identify breaks, trend breaks, and outliers in these returns to gain a deeper understanding in their dynamics. The study found that monthly, weekly and daily breaks existed in these returns as well as trend breaks, and outliers mostly during the market peaks in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021 that can be attributed to a number of things, such as the global Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the 2021 crypto crackdown in China, the 2020 price halving of Bitcoin, and the 2017–2018 initial coin offering (ICO) boom. These returns also have common break segments and outliers. The application of IS technique to cryptocurrencies and simultaneous detection of market breaks, trend breaks, and outliers makes this study unique. This study is limited to considering only returns of five digital coins. These results may help traders, investors, and financial analysts modify their tactics and risk-management techniques to deal with the complexity of the cryptocurrency market.
Addressing Social Problems through Adult and Non-Formal Education in Nigeria: A Sociological Perspective
Authors: Mahmud Abbas , Danjuma Dr. Mairo
Published: March 2024

Societies exist through guiding rules and regulations that are agreed upon by members of the society. The study on Addressing Social Problems through Adult and Non-Formal Education in Nigeria: A Sociological Perspective, reviewed literature under the following subheadings: concept of sociology, concept of society, education and the adult learner where five assumptions of adult learners were described; social institutions (political, family, and religion) and their impact on adult education; the concept of social transformation and factors (politics, economy and technology) promoting such; the concept of social stratification and its functions; social problems and the role of adult and non-formal education in addressing social problems (economic benefits, healthy living and civic social engagement) among others. The review concluded that adult and non-formal education is an assured means of tackling social problems in the society as educated and informed adults will give rise to a promising younger generation in a rapidly changing technological age.
CARBONATION OF OLIVE SEED SHELLS USING A STRONG BASE AND A STUDY OF CARBONATION PRODUCTS AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE SPECIFICATIONS OF PREPARED CARBON
Authors: Ali HUSSEIN Alaa , Khalaf Hammoud AL-JUBOORY Farah , Saad JASIM Hala , Zeki SULYMAN Ebtehag
Published: March 2024

Due to the large presence of plant waste of all kinds, In order to reduce them, activated carbon is prepared as a low-cost adsorbent with many uses in removing various environmental pollutants, including gases, vapors, and water-contaminating dyes, in addition to its medical uses. These wastes include olive seeds that are obtained after extracting olive oil from olive fruits. In our study, activated carbon was prepared from olive seeds, It was ground well into a very fine powder so that the interaction with the carbonated substance (potassium hydroxide) was as large as possible and thus increased the carbon content of the raw material, To obtain good results when compared with commercial activated carbon, The physical properties of the prepared activated carbon were determined, such as internal and external surface area, density, moisture content, and ash content
STUDY THE RELATIONS BETWEEN ANGIOPOIETIN-LIKE PROTEIN 4 (ANGPTL4) AND LIPOPROTEIN LIPASE AS PREDICTORS FOR ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE IN PATIENTS WITH T2DM
Authors: Ahmed ABASS Hend , Ridha SHIHAN Mustafa , Sabbar OMRAN Zahraa
Published: March 2024

Betatrophin production and blood lipid profile have been proven in previous research to have a correlation, both in the laboratory and in clinical settings. Investigations on the connection and contact behavior of lipoprotein lipase, betatrophin, and angiogenin- likeprotein3 (ANGPTL3) continue to vary from one another (LPL). This study aimed to evaluating the relationship between betatrophin, ANGPTL4, and LPL in addition to the severity of IHD in individuals with diabetes. There were sixty people with diabetes in the case group (30 with IHD and 30 without IHD). The control group included thirty people in total. While the serum concentration of ANGPTL4 was assessed using a double antibody sandwich ELISA, the serum concentrations of betatrophin, LPL, and ANGPTL4 were assessed using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The levels of total cholesterol, fasting blood glucose, and triglycerides in each group were determined using an automated biochemical analyzer. The clinical baseline data for each patient group was incorporated into the analysis within the same time frame. Consequently, compared to diabetic patients without IHD and those in the control group, individuals with IHD had significantly higher levels of betatrophin, ANGPTL4 and LPL (p 0.05). With diabetic patients with IHD, the Gensini rating significantly and favorably correlated with TC, TG, LDL-C, betatrophin, LPL, and BMI (r = 0.201, 0.501, 0.045, 0.562, 0.611, and 0.431 and P = 0.041, 0.008, 0.038, 0.009, 0.002, and 0.039 respectively) In all groups of gensini score with (P<0.05), there is a statistically significant difference found in the levels of betatrophin, ANGPTL4, and LPL. In patients with diabetes, the degree of IHD was associated with the betatrophin, ANGPTL4, and LPL parameters.
EVALUATION OF PHYSICAL PROPERTIES FOR LOCAL NATURAL STONES AREA STUDY: (ANBAR DESERT)
Authors: Noori HAMMOODI Sabah , Hatem NAWAR Adil , Adnan SAED Ahmed
Published: March 2024

This research topic is important to researching the using of local natural stones, as basic building material in construction works, during from studying physical properties. These results checking with standard Iraqi specification (1387)/1989. To achieve the aim of the research has been depend on: 1-The lot of quantity of these materials nearest the using locations. 2-The transportation costs are decreasing. 3-Producting possibility and give more designing methods. 4-Climate limitations of this area, refused product blocks. 5-Increase the cost of another construction materials like bricks. Models were taken for three production sites for limestone, which have large reserves, and their proximity to cities had a great impact on the selection, namely: 1- Al-Qaim region, west of Anbar. 2- Kubaisa area, west of Hit. 3- Al-Jebha area (kilo 60), southwest of Ramadi. As the results showed that the physical properties of this material, the compressive strength was (26.02, 26.6, 23.3) Mpa. for the sites (Jebha, Al-Qaim, Kubaisa), respectively, in comparison with the Iraqi Standard (1387). As the compressive strength of class (A) was determined to be (12Mpa). As for the density, it was (2305, 2120 and 1760) kg / m3 for the above sites, respectively. It is within the Iraqi standard, which specifies (1750, 2150, and 2550) kg/m3 for the three classes (A, B, and C). As for the other specifications, such as absorption, fracture and corrosion standards, they are within the limits of the Iraqi standard. The research reached the possibility of using natural stone in construction works, especially housing in hot areas due to its good nature in terms of standard physical properties
INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE MENA REGION: REFLECTION AND INTERACTION
Authors: LABKIR Salah-Eddine
Published: March 2024

For several decades now, numerous empirical studies have shown that the quality of institutions is a determining factor in economic growth. The new institutional theory defines the quality of institutions as a fundamental factor likely to generate inequalities in the level of economic development between countries. High-quality institutions encourage investment, innovation, production efficiency and trust between economic players. Conversely, poor-quality institutions discourage investment, discourage innovation, reduce production efficiency and encourage fraud and corruption. The aim of this article is to present the current state of good governance in the Middle East and North Africa region, based on World Governance Indicators (WGI) data developed by the World Bank
RESPOSTAS DAS CITOCINAS APÓS DIFERENTES CORRIDAS: REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors:   Universidade Federal De Mato Grosso (UFMT), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Imunologia e Parasitologia Básicas e Aplicadas (PPGIP), Gomes Leite Rodolpho Shirley , Santos Silva Lopes Jaqueline ,   Universidade Federal De Mato Grosso (UFTM), Programa de Pósgraduação em Ciências da Saúde (PPGCS), Oliveira Gonçalves Luís Carlos ,   Universidade Federal De Mato Grosso (UFTM), Programa de Pósgraduação em Ciências da Saúde (PPGCS), de Abreu Verli Márcio Vinícius ,   Universidade Federal De Mato Grosso (UFTM), Programa de Pósgraduação em Ciências da Saúde (PPGCS), Martins Pérego Sany ,   Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Departamento de Fisiologia e Biofísica da ICB-USP, Monteiro de Magalhães Neto Aníbal Monteiro de Magalhães Neto ,   Universidade Federal De Mato Grosso (UFMT), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Imunologia e Parasitologia Básicas e Aplicadas (PPGIP)
Published: March 2024

Introdução: No universo esportivo, as análises de citocinas em resposta à prática de corrida são implementadas como estratégia para dar suporte à dinâmica do treinamento, com base nas necessidades individuais, a fim de proporcionar condições para o máximo desempenho esportivo. Objetivo: O objetivo foi investigar a resposta das citocinas durante a prática de diferentes modalidades de corrida; e fornecer estimativas quantitativas de alterações nesses marcadores. Métodos: Foram pesquisadas as bases de dados PubMed/MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus e EMBASE a partir dos registros mais antigos até agosto/2022. A estratégia de busca utilizou sinônimos combinados dos termos: “running” e “cytokines”. Posteriormente, os estudos identificados foram submetidos a um processo de exclusão em etapas. Para serem incluídos, os estudos deveriam: (1) avaliar protocolos de corrida, (2) ter um desenho observacional e (3) medir citocinas antes e depois do exercício. A seleção dos estudos foi realizada por dois pesquisadores independentes. Resultados: No total, foram incluídos 12 estudos (n=338 participantes). As modalidades de corrida analisadas foram: maratona, ultramaratona, meia maratona e corrida em esteira. Os principais achados referem-se aos seguintes pontos: 1) todos os estudos que analisaram IL-6, IL-1ra e IL-4 relataram aumentos estatisticamente significativos no momento pós-exercício (p<0,05); 2) investigações sobre IL-1β, TNFα, IL-8 e IL-15 mostraram comportamento diferente entre os estudos, algumas vezes demonstrando aumentos significativos e outras vezes, sem alterações significativas; 3) os estudos que analisaram IL-10 relataram aumentos significativos, exceto um estudo que relatou níveis indetectáveis, impossibilitando a análise; e 4) o único estudo que incluiu IFN-γ encontrou diminuição após o exercício, mas sem significância estatística. Conclusões: Num cenário prático, os resultados apresentados permitem concluir que em todas as modalidades de corrida analisadas existe um contexto que demonstra a presença de inflamação aguda em resposta ao exercício. Nível de Evidência II; Revisão Sistemática de Estudos de Nível I com Resultados Discrepantes.
ANTHROPOMETRIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ELITE JUNIOR ROWERS
Authors:   Széchenyi István University Győr, Recreational and Sport Centre, Alföldi Zoltán ,   University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Kósa Lili ,   Eötvös Lóránd University, Doctoral School of Psychology, Soós Imre ,   University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Katona Zsolt ,   Széchenyi István University Győr, Recreational and Sport Centre, Tamás Gyömörei ,   Széchenyi István University Győr, Recreational and Sport Centre, Suszter László ,   Eszterházy Károly Chatolic University, Sports and Health Sciences Research Group, J. Finn Kevin ,   Science and Technology University of Central Missouri, School of Nutrition, Kinesiology & Psychological Sciences College of Health, Frain Taylor ,   Science and Technology University of Central Missouri, School of Nutrition, Kinesiology & Psychological Sciences College of Health, Tóth László ,   University of Physical Education, Department of Psychology and Sportpsychology, Ihász Ferenc ,   Eötvös Lóránd University, Doctoral School of Psychology
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Rowing is a competitive sport in which men and women of all ages compete. Most of the studies reported on rowing have been carried out with young adult rowers. As it is important to have rowing experience before a senior age classification, it is necessary to study adolescent or junior athletes in this sport. Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between selected physiological variables of male and female rowers and rowing performance as determined by a 2,000 m time-trial. Methods: Fifteen rowers (six males and nine females) ages 15-18 years who competed in the Hungarian Junior Rowing Championships performed a 2,000-m rowing ergometer test in the laboratory. Prior to this task, these subjects completed a measure of body size, composition and vertical jump on a force platform. Oxygen consumption was measured along with power output during the rowing ergometer trial. Results: This descriptive study of Junior Rowers identify the importance of aerobic power (rate of oxygen consumption) as a predictor of rowing performance. Since the mean Power was highly related (r = 0.99) with the time to complete the rowing distance, factors that reflect power might also be evaluated to confirm these findings. The time in the competition and time on the rowing ergometer were strongly related (r = 0.721). Excluding power in the regression analyses, oxygen consumption (VO2) and percentage lean body mass (%Lean) were identified as the significant (F=50.63, df=2,12, p <0.001) predictors of performance time. No other variables were selected in the regression equations. Conclusion: The rate of oxygen consumption and lean mass in adolescent rowers need to be considered in explaining performance. Level of Evidence III; Case Control Study.
EFEITOS DA REDUÇÃO DA POBREZA NO COMPORTAMENTO ESPORTIVO E NA CONSCIÊNCIA COGNITIVA
Authors:   Hubei University of Automotive Technology (HUAT), Gao Yongqi , Xiong Ling ,   Hubei University of Automotive Technology (HUAT), Guo Wei ,   Ningxia Normal University, Faculty of Physical Educations, Departamento de Estudos Esportivos, Tian Miao ,   Hubei University of Automotive Technology (HUAT), Faculdade de Marxismo (Faculdade de Humanidades),
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é explorar os fatores causadores de pobreza e os impactos dos equipamentos esportivos rurais no nível de educação pública em oito municípios atingidos pela pobreza. Método: Foram utilizados métodos de revisão de literatura e investigação de campo. Resultados: Também foi realizada uma análise aprofundada da relação entre pobreza, comportamento e consciência. O estudo concluiu que havia certa relação entre a mudança de comportamento esportivo e a ocorrência de pobreza. A pobreza causa uma falta de ideologia nas pessoas, mas os atributos positivos dos esportes podem proporcionar às pessoas um senso de competitividade, o que pode ajudar a alterar seu nível de pobreza. A mudança na consciência esportiva pode levar à mudança no comportamento esportivo. A pobreza pode afetar o comportamento esportivo e a consciência esportiva das pessoas. Conclusão: Futuramente, a redução da pobreza deve ser considerado o ponto de partida para despertar uma nova e maior atenção social por meio da mudança de comportamento e consciência, melhorando o sistema de valor de serviço dos esportes em vários níveis, estabelecendo um modelo esportivo quantificável. Nível de Evidência II; Revisão Sistemática.
EDUCAÇÃO DE SAÚDE DOS ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS BASEADO EM APRENDIZADO PROFUNDO
Authors:   Physical College of Hoseo University, Chai Weiqi
Published: March 2024

Introdução: A capacidade do aluno de reconhecer doenças mentais bem como sua capacidade de combater essas doenças lidando com dificuldades psicológicas pode ser aprimorada com uma compreensão global da saúde mental. Palestras e panfletos em papel mostraram-se pouco eficazes para esse aprendizado, surgindo a necessidade de melhorar os meios de educação em saúde pois essa educação aliada aos serviços de saúde mental pode melhorar a qualidade de vida dos alunos, a felicidade familiar e a sociedade em geral. Objetivo: Este estudo visa examinar a saúde física mental dos atletas universitários, com tratamento de dados num sistema de treinamento esportivo inteligente baseado em aprendizado profundo. Métodos: Os dados dos alunos foram coletados e divididos em duas categorias. O grupo de pesquisa recebeu aprendizagem profunda, enquanto o grupo de controle participou do treinamento atlético tradicional. Utilizou-se a Rede Neural Profunda Genética Agrupada para treinamento esportivo (CG-DNN). Os testes ANOVA e t de Student foram aplicados para avaliar a saúde mental dos alunos. Resultados: A atividade física proposta pode reduzir o estresse, regular o humor, promover a saúde mental, prevenir e tratar doenças mentais. Conclusão: O exercício físico desenvolvido com a tecnologia de aprendizado profundo é indicado para melhorar a saúde física e regular a saúde mental dos estudantes universitários. Nível de Evidência II; Estudos Terapêuticos - Investigando os Resultados do Tratamento.
Techno-economic analysis of an optimal integration of PV and BIPV systems in a residential network
Authors: Saurabh Saket , Kumar Ramesh
Published: March 2024

The escalating global demand for sustainable energy solutions has prompted an increasing focus on solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This research paper comprehensively investigates the modelling, and techno-economic analysis of an optimal combination of sets of PV and a BIPV system based on floor areas of residential buildings. The study employs advanced simulation techniques to develop a precise mathematical and optimization model and considers the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) during the installation of PV and BIPV systems while addressing the challenge of variations in generated energy. The research contends that a comprehensive evaluation of LCOE is instrumental in determining the economic viability of optimal combinations for different sets of PV and BIPV installations based on floor area of the building while considering sustainable approaches to fulfilling energy needs. The outcomes of this research contribute significantly to the burgeoning field of renewable energy by providing a robust framework for the assessment and optimization of a combined PV BIPV system leading to decision-making towards adoption of sustainable energy solutions.
Emotion Detection from Photos Using MobleNet-based Deep Learning
Authors: Sunny Elizabeth , Mahesh Therese Yamuna
Published: March 2024

In the era of twenty-first century, an era characterized by the proliferation of digital technology, big data and so on, the ability to identify human emotions through visual content from images has gained much importance and its popularity is increasing worldwide. This project deals with the task of detecting emotions from images using deep learning techniques with a specific emphasis on Mobile Net-based architectures. We start the project by preparing the dataset of various images showing diverse emotions. The Mobile Net architecture, a powerful convolutional neural network is fine-tuned with a custom dense layer to classify emotions into seven distinct categories. Data argumentation techniques such as zooming, shearing and horizontal flipping are incorporated to enhance robustness and prevent overfitting. The training dataset is preprocessed and normalized while a segregated validation dataset ensures stringent evaluation. During training we implemented early stopping and model checkpoint mechanisms to get optimal performance while avoiding overfitting. After training the analysis of accuracy and loss metrics provides an insight into the model’s trajectory. In practical applicability we use the trained model to predict emotion from single images, showcasing its potential in various domains, including digital marketing, healthcare, and user experience design. In today’s digital landscape the project findings hold relevance for a wide spectrum of applications, promising advancements in human computer interactions and emotion aware systems.
Intraoperative use of enhanced contact endoscopy for evaluation of laryngeal mucosal lesions, validation of ELS classification
Authors: Švejdová Anna , Homoláč Michal , Kántor Peter , Černý Michal , Šatanková Jana , Zeinerová Lucie , Mejzlík Jan , Krtičková Jana , Chrobok Viktor
Published: March 2024

Summary Introduction: Enhanced contact endoscopy (ECE) – combination of contact endoscopy and NBI (narrow-band imaging) or IMAGE1 S, is a noninvasive optical technique used for assessment of superfi cial vascular changes of mucosal lesions in high magnifi cation. Aim: The aim of our study was to evaluate the dia gnostic value of ECE in an intraoperative settlement and validation of the ELS classifi cation. Methods: Patients with laryngeal lesions underwent direct laryngoscopy with a structured assessment of the lesion using white light, NBI and ECE. Lesions were classified according to the European Laryngological Society Classifi cation that divides the vascular pattern changes into longitudinal (unsuspicious) and perpendicular (suspicious). Evaluation was correlated with histopathology. Results: 60 patients with 76 lesions were enrolled. Sensitivity, specifi city, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) and accuracy for NBI assessment reached 71.4%, 100%, 100%, 53.8% and 78.6%, resp.,  index of 0.556. Sensitivity, specifi city, PPV, NPV and accuracy for ECE reached 86.4%, 89.5%, 95.0%, 73.9% and 87.3%,  index of 0.716. Additional 20% (9/ 45) of the leukoplakias could be assessed with ECE compared to NBI. Conclusions: Our data support the assumption that ECE is a useful tool for pre-histological examination of mucosal lesions, however it cannot fully replace bio psy sampling. ECE shows higher accuracy in detecting malignant lesions compared to NBI and can be especially helpful in the assessment of vocal fold leukoplakia. Key words enhanced contact endoscopy – narrow-band imaging – laryngeal mucosal lesions – squamous cell carcinoma – leukoplakia