bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Uranium and Rare-Earth Elements in Dictyonema Shale of the Baltic Sedimentary Basin (Kaibolovo-Gostilitsy Area)
Authors: Vyalov Vladimir I. , Dyu Timur A. , Shishov Evgeny P.
Published: April 2024

The article presents the results of the study of dictyonema shales of the Baltic basin (Leningrad Oblast, Kaibolovo-Gostilitsy prospecting area) for uranium (updated data on uranium mineralization of dictyonema shales) and rare earth elements (for the first time – as a new promising raw material source). At the same time, updated author’s data on the total metalliferous content of dictyonema shales was made In relation to uranium, its average content in dictyonema shales has been clarified, the distribution of uranium in the section of sedimentary strata according to new well profiles has been given, and the features of its distribution have been clarified, in comparison with earlier authors’ publications on this object of research. For rare earth elements in dictyonema shales, the results on their concentrations on a much larger analytical material are presented (670 samples, instead of 88, data on which were published earlier). For the first time, the features of the distribution of rare earth elements over the prospecting area and in the section of sedimentary strata along the profiles of wells are illustrated. New data on the petrographic composition of dictyonema shales are presented. An additional study of mineral impurities of dictyonema shales was carried out using a new method of areal scanning of preparations with an electron probe microanalyzer using the “Feature” software module. The correlations between the concentrations of uranium and rare earths with other micro- and macroelements, the forms of uranium and rare earth elements in dictyonema shales, geochemical indicators, conditions and genesis of the formation of uranium and rare earth mineralization developed in them was clarified. Based on an earlier assessment of the resource potential of uranium and rare earths, a modern assessment of their prognostic mineral resources and possible recoverable industrial reserves and the cost of potential ore raw materials of the studied acute-deficient metals for energy and a number of important industries has been made. The authors express the opinion that the mineral resource base of uranium and rare earth elements in Russia can be significantly increased due to the presence of these critical metals in the dictyonema shales of the Baltic sedimentary basin, since only within the studied Kaibolovo-Gostilitsy prospecting area the largest uranium resources and large resources of rare earths have been discovered, which may increase even more with further geological research in the conditions of a developed infrastructure of the middle zone of the Russian Federation.
Prediction of Hydrodynamic Parameters of the State of the Bottomhole Zone of Wells Using Machine Learning Methods
Authors: Soromotin Andrey V. , Martyushev Dmitriy A. , Melekhin Alexander A.
Published: April 2024

The relevance of the development of a methodology for the operational assessment of the bottom-hole formation zone (the permeability of the bottom-hole formation zone and the skin factor) is primarily due to economic considerations, since existing approaches to its definition based on hydrodynamic studies lead to shortages and increased risks of failure to ensure the output of the well. In this regard, the use of modern methods of working with big data, such as deep learning of artificial neural networks, will ensure monitoring of the condition of the bottom-hole zone of the well formation without stopping them for hydrodynamic tests, which will reduce losses for oil production enterprises. It will allow for operational analysis for effective and timely application of intensification technologies, enhanced oil recovery. The authors analyzed the existing methods for determining the bottom-hole characteristics of the formation and machine learning approaches in the direction of solving this problem. The article presents a methodology for the operational assessment of the state of the bottom-hole formation zone: the permeability of the near bottomhole zone (NBHZ) and the skin factor using artificial neural network training approaches based on geological, operational data and the results of interpretation of hydrodynamic studies on the example of sandstones of oil fields in the Perm Region. A fully connected neural network was used to predict the NBHZ permeability. The article presents the results of testing various neural network architectures: the number of layers and neurons in layers with the choice of the best one. Some techniques were used to prevent over-training of models. The author’s methodology for assessing the skin factor of wells is proposed using a comprehensive analysis of the constructed statistical models and training models of artificial neural networks to solve the regression problem. In future studies, it is planned to use recurrent and convolutional neural networks to study the dynamic components of the formation of the bottom-hole formation zone and create an integrated approach to solve the problem.
The effect of oil-water interfacial tension on the stability of oil emulsions
Authors:   Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Gurbanov Guseyn R. , Gasimzade Aysel V. ,   Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
Published: April 2024

"The stability of crude oil emulsions sourced from wells in two distinct fields distinguished by varying physical-chemical properties was analysed. The oil taken from the wells of Muradkhanli and Balakhani fields of State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) has been used as the research object. Demulsification of both oils, whose composition differs in the amount of high molecular compounds, has been investigated through the static settling method for 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 hours, and the amount of residual water in the oil has been recorded. In the same time interval, the oils have been tested by adding n-hexane and phenol to them, respectively. During the experiments, it was discovered that after the addition of n-hexane, which is a saturated hydrocarbon, the surface tension force increased in both oil samples and caused the formation of water in the form of a dispersed phase in the oil, which resulted in an increase in stability. In particular, as the concentration of n-hexane in oil increased, oil emulsions became aggregative and kinetically stable. The experiments conducted involving the addition of phenol to oils revealed that an increase in the volume of phenol in the oil led to a decrease in the surface tension force at the oil-water boundary, thereby accelerating the demulsification process. Subsequently, the research extended to investigating the emulsion stability of the oil samples by adding phenol and n-hexane in varying proportions. It was observed that an increase in the phenol ratio expedited the demulsification process, whereas a higher hexane ratio weakened it. Throughout the experimental tests, fluctuations in demulsification rates were noted upon the addition of organic substances to the oil samples. Furthermore, an increase in the concentration of high molecular compounds in the oil composition resulted in elevated surface tension, posing challenges in separating the water phase from the oil. The demulsification ability of organic substances added to crude oil samples, compositions A, B and C (25% n-hexane and 75% phenol (conditional name A), 50% n-hexane and 50% phenol (conditional name B), 75% n-hexane and 25% phenol (conditional name C)) prepared on the basis of these organic substances was examined depending on the surface tension.
Development and progress of radiative cooling materials
Authors: Jin Cheng , Pei Gang , Zhao Bin
Published: April 2024

Since the industrial era, the extensive use of fossil energy has led to a continuous increase in greenhouse gas emissions, thereby accelerating global warming. Cooling energy consumption represents a significant portion of total energy usage, accounting for approximately 20% of global energy consumption. Therefore, there is an urgent necessity to develop new cooling technologies that are low-energy consumption, highly efficient, and environmentally friendly to meet the growing demand for cooling.
Editorial
Authors: Carvalho José Ribamar Marques de
Published: April 2024

Editorial 10(1), 2020                            Sousa, PB, 15 de abril de 2020.
 
Caros leitores,
 
A REUNIR: Revista de Administração, Ciências Contábeis e Sustentabilidade apresenta a
1ª edição do ano de 2020. Nesta edição estão sendo publicados 7 artigos:
 
 
Artigo 1: Influência da folga orçamentária e qualidade da informação na performance da inovação de autoria Ilse Maria Beuren, Hugo Dias Amaro e Eduardo Vinícius Bassi Murro
 
Artigo 2: Planejamento e Sustentabilidade em Instituições de Ensino Superior à Luz Dos Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável de Jacyara Farias Souza Marques, Ângela Veras Santos e Jônica
 
Artigo 3: Educação para a Sustentabilidade no Ensino Superior: um estudo com futuros bacharéis em Administração de Jaqueline Guimarães Santos, Ana Paula Ferreira Alves, Dielly Rodrigues Lopes Florêncio e Charles Evandre Vieira Ferreira
 
Artigo 4: Inovação e sustentabilidade em pequenas empresas: um estudo com participantes do Programa Agentes Locais de Inovação em Rondônia (Brasil) dos autores Váldeson Amaro Lima; Esdras da Silva Costa e Raquel da Silva Pereira
 
Artigo 5: Ética na Administração Pública: uma Análise da Percepção da Comunidade Universitária do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde da Universidade Federal de Campina Grande de Bruno de Araujo Azevedo, Erivaldo Moreira Barbosa e Maria de Fátima Nóbrega Barbosa
 
Artigo 6: Estratégia como prática social para a construção de indicadores no pilar social da sustentabilidade organizacional, Marcia Sierdovski, Silvio Roberto Stefano e Sandra Mara de Andrade.
 
Artigo 7: Segurança Pública Estadual Brasileira: o que influencia o seu desempenho?, dos autores Ronaldo José Rêgo de Araújo, Francisco Lopes de Freitas Júnior, Pablo Eduardo Nikolais Teixeira Bonifácio da Silva e Daniel Coutinho Lins.
 
A equipe da REUNIR deseja a todos uma ótima leitura.
 
 
Dr. José Ribamar Marques de Carvalho – Editor Chefe
Dr. Éneas Dantas da Silva Neto – Editor Adjunto
Dr. Fabiano Ferreira Batista – Editor Adjunto
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Authors: Nazwiskoen Imieen
Published: April 2024

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Построение системы прогнозирования и планирования деятельности судостроительного предприятия (в печати)
Authors: Палкина Е.С. , Чибель Н.B.
Published: April 2024

В современных условиях высокой динамичности внешней среды, обусловленной, в первую очередь, научно-техническим прогрессом, судостроительным предприятиям для обеспечения увеличения рыночной доли, повышения конкурентоспособности важно прогнозировать тренды, которые будут определять детерминанты их устойчивого развития в долгосрочной перспективе. В дополнение, необходимо выстроить в организации многоуровневую систему планирования во взаимосвязи со сформированными прогнозами. Актуальность исследования обусловлена необходимостью решения важной научной проблемы обеспечения синхронизации формирования и соответствия содержания стратегических, тактических и оперативных планов деятельности предприятия судостроительной промышленности полученным прогнозам касательно будущих изменений внешней среды для обеспечения его устойчивого развития в долгосрочной перспективе. Цель работы состоит в разработке методических рекомендаций по построению интегрированной системы прогнозирования и планирования деятельности судостроительной организации для обеспечения ее устойчивого долговременного экономического роста. При проведении научного исследования применялись системный подход, методы обобщения, группировки, сравнительного анализа, метод построения сбалансированной системы показателей BSC, метод целеполагания SMART и другие. Результаты исследования. Обобщены критерии целеполагания на разных уровнях управления компанией. Предложены основные принципы прогнозирования и планирования деятельности судостроительной организации. Показана взаимосвязь системы прогнозирования и многоуровневого планирования с информационным обеспечением принятия управленческих решений и уровнем совокупного риска. Выводы. Установлено, что темпы экономического роста, уровни устойчивости и конкурентоспособности судостроительного предприятия определяются степенью взаимосвязи и взаимообусловленности сформированных прогнозов, стратегических, тактических и оперативных планов его деятельности. Внедрение на отечественных судостроительных предприятиях предложенной системы прогнозирования и планирования деятельности позволит минимизировать вероятность возникновения риска принятия нерациональных управленческих решений, в частности, в области ценообразования на судостроительную продукцию, и в целом обеспечить рост их доходов, прибыли, инвестиционной привлекательности и рыночной стоимости. Полученные результаты исследования послужат научной основой для развития методологии прогнозирования и планирования в общей системе менеджмента организации.
Воздействие корпоративной социальной ответственности на переход к зелёной экономике (в печати)
Authors: Козлова М.А.
Published: April 2024

Актуальность представленного исследования определяется важностью перехода к зелёной экономике как на государственном уровне, так и на уровне отдельных фирм. Цель работы: изучить влияние корпоративной социальной ответственности на переход к зелёной экономике. Методы исследования. Использовался абстрактно-логический подход на основе системного анализа воздействия корпоративной социальной ответственности на переход к зелёной экономике в России и в других странах. Также был проанализирован ESG-рэнкинг и опыт внедрения корпоративных нефинансовых отчётов в российских компаниях, в том числе выделено количество экологических отчётов. Была проведена разбивка экологических отчётов по отраслям и изучено изменение количества этих отчётов за последние годы. Результаты. К особенностям влияния корпоративной социальной ответственности на зелёную экономику можно отнести экономию природных ресурсов, внедрение принципов эко-дизайна и развитие эко-потребностей у клиентов. Среди российских лидеров, публикающих экологические отчёты и имеющие более высокий ESG-рейтинг можно назвать нефтегазовую отрасль, энергетику, банки, производство агрохимикатов, чёрную металлургию. В выводах даётся рекомендация о необходимости государственной поддержки фирм для включения в этот процесс.
Разрывы в оценке горожанами транспортных решений как триггер сетевой коммуникации
Authors: Кранзеева Е.А. , Головацкий Е.В. , Орлова А.В.
Published: April 2024

Актуальность: транспорт рассматривается как один из факторов, который формирует общественное благосостояние. Однако в обществе присутствуют противоречивые запросы, ожидания и оценки транспортных решений в зависимости от возраста, гендера и места проживания пассажиров. Существование разрыва определяется объективной плотностью и насыщенностью современных городских агломераций. Кроме того, изменяется возрастной и гендерный состав участников движения, который формирует свои потребности и запросы к организации инфраструктуры. Цель: выявление оснований отличий и разрывов оценок городскими акторами транспортных решений, последствий таких разрывов. Методы. В работе представлены результаты комплексного междисциплинарного исследовательского проекта, который позволил описать транспортное поведение основных участников пассажирских перевозок. Авторы использовали гибридные приемы поиска информации: видеосъемки пассажирских и транспортных потоков города Кемерова и Кемеровского района, анкетный опрос, контент-анализ социальных сетей, официальных страниц, сайтов и порталов. Результаты: различаются установки, направленные на актуализацию проблемы реформирования транспортной системы, вариантов и перспектив ее трансформации в условиях реактивного взаимодействия горожан с властью (например, критика решений органов власти, демонстрация недоверия или недовольства, коммуникации по поводу транспортной реформы для достижения иных целей). Выводы: деятельным инструментом качественного изучения новых транспортных изменений может послужить использование цифровых решений, позволяющих собирать быстрые, реактивные параметры, касающиеся городских транспортных коммуникаций в ресурсном пространстве сетевых и «облачных» городских сообществ.
As helmintíases, doenças tropicais negligenciadas, podem afetar a eficácia das vacinas? Com ênfase na COVID-19
Authors: Roque Guilherme Augusto Sanches , Gallo-Francisco Pedro Henrique , Silva Marina Flóro e , Geres Leonardo Fernandes , Giorgio Selma
Published: April 2024

Helmintíases são doenças negligenciadas, estão entre as parasitoses mais comuns em países em desenvolvimento, e podem modular negativamente as respostas imunes anti- parasita dos hospedeiros, resultando na cronicidade da infecção. As pesquisas indicam que durante as infecções com helmintos ocorre a expansão sistêmica e duradoura de linfócitos Th2 e T regulatórios, produtores de citocinas anti-inflamatórias. Estudos epidemiológicos e observacionais em humanos e experimentais em animais indicam a influência, isto é, a imunorregulação dos helmintos no sistema imunológico e nas respostas para vacinas licenciadas tais como, Bacilo de Calmette-Guérin (BCG) e anti-poliomelite. O vírus da família Coronaviridae, SARS-CoV-2, é responsável pela COVID-19, que resultou na pandemia iniciada em janeiro de 2020. E, em tempo recorde, várias vacinas anti-COVID-19 foram desenvolvidas e utilizadas para o combate à pandemia. Pesquisadores têm chamado a atenção para os possíveis efeitos inibitórios das helmintíases nas respostas imunes dos indivíduos imunizados com as vacinas anti-COVID-19. Nesta revisão discutimos estudos significativos da área, as hipóteses levantadas pelos pesquisadores e as implicações para as populações das áreas endêmicas.
Evaluation of the Biological Activities of Healthy Porridge Containing Germinated Panicum miliaceum
Authors: Park Soon-Hwa , Kim Ae-Jung
Published: April 2024

Purpose: In this study, healthy porridge was prepared with germinated Panicum miliaceum (GPM) to increase its antioxidative and enzymatic activities. Methods: Before processing healthy porridge with GPM, the antioxidant activities of Panicum miliaceum (PM) and germinated GPM were determined and compared under different conditions (DW, EtOH). Then, porridge samples (Control, GPM10, GPM20, and GPM30) were prepared by varying the mixing ratios of GPM, and their viscosity and color values were determined. Results: The extracted GPM EtOH samples exhibited higher antioxidant and enzyme activities than the water-extracted samples. The viscosity of the porridge samples (Control, GPM10, GPM20, and GPM30) tended to decrease as the amount of GPM increased. For the color values of the porridge samples, the control group demonstrated highest brightness (58.60) and GPM20 demonstrated highest redness (-0.29), GPM30 demonstrated highest Yellowness (5.62). Yellowness increased as the amount of GPM increased. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, GPM exhibits higher antioxidative and enzymatic activities than PM. Thus, it was concluded that 30% GPM will benefit consumers in promoting antioxidative and enzymatic activities.
Evaluation of Derma Genie™-H001 as a Functional Cosmetic Ingredient for Hair Loss Improvement: Assessing Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidative, Photoprotective, Antiandrogenic, and Hair Growth-Inductive Effects
Authors: Park Seokmuk , Han Nayeon , Liu Bo , Choi Younsang , Bae Seunghee , An Sungkwan , Lee Jungmin
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the potential of Derma Genie™-H001 as a functional cosmetic ingredient for alleviating hair loss symptoms by evaluating its impact on anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, photoprotective, antiandrogenicity, and activation of hair growth-related gene expression. Methods: We employed various methods, including nitric oxide (NO) assay and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR, to estimate anti-inflammatory activities). Additionally, this study assessed antioxidative and photoprotective effects on human dermal papilla cells (HDPCs) using water-soluble tetrazolium salt (WST-1) assay, 2′,7′-dichlorofluorescin diacetate (DCF-DA) assay, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) assay, and ultraviolet B (UVB)-irradiation assay. To investigate the anti-hair loss effects of Derma Genie™-H001, 3D spheroid culture and qRT-PCR were conducted. Results: Derma Genie™-H001 exhibited the characteristics of polyphenols and demonstrated 2,2-dipheny-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity. Importantly, it showed no cytotoxicity on HDPCs and increased the diameter of HDPCs 3D spheroid. Inflammatory mediators such as NO and proinflammatory cytokines were reduced in a dose-dependent manner in Raw 264.7 cells treated with Derma Genie™. Moreover, Derma Genie™ exhibited substantial protective effects against hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and UVB-induced cytotoxicity in HDPCs. Notably, qRT-PCR analysis revealed a decrease in the expression of genes related to hair loss and an increase in the expression of genes associated with hair growth in HDPCs treated with Derma Genie™. Conclusion: Derma Genie™-H001 demonstrated promising effects in mitigating LPS-induced proinflammatory cytokines, H2O2-induced cytotoxicity, UVB-induced cytotoxicity, and DHT-induced TGF-β1 expression. Furthermore, it significantly upregulated the expression of hair growth-related genes. These findings suggest that Derma Genie™ may serve as a valuable functional cosmetic ingredient for improving hair loss symptoms.
Biological Activity Evaluation of Olive, Grape, and Fig at Various Mixing Ratios
Authors: Lee Chan-Hwi , Lee So-Young , Kim Ae-Jung
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidation and enzymatic activity-related qualities of four mixtures prepared with different mixing ratios of olives (O), grapes (V), and figs (F), which are representative ingredients of the Mediterranean diet. Methods: Following mixtures were prepared: olives–figs (OF), grapes–figs (VF), and olives–grapes–figs (OVF). For mixture preparation, the ingredients were mixed in following ratios: olives-to-grapes, olives-to-figs, and grapes-to-figs at ratios of 1:1 (30 g of each) as well as olives-to-grapes-to-figs at a ratio of 1:1:1 (20 g of each). The antioxidant (total polyphenol and flavonoid contents along with 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl [DPPH] and 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) [ABTS] radical scavenging) and enzymatic (α-glucosidase inhibitory and angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE] inhibitory) activities of the four aforementioned mixtures were measured. Results: OV and OVF mixtures showed the highest total polyphenol (27.25±0.22 mg TAE/g) and flavonoid contents (27.9 ± 2.14 mg QE/g), respectively. DPPH radical scavenging ability was highest in OV (92.86 ± 0.17%). The highest ABTS radical scavenging activity was registered in the OVF mixture (42.88±1.19%). α-glucosidase and ACE inhibitory activity measurements were highest in the OVF mixture (79.75±0.15% and 88.61±0.08%, respectively). Conclusion: Highest physiological activity levels (i.e., anti-oxidation and enzymatic activity) were observed in the olive, grape, and fig (1:1:1) mixture, hence, its regular consumption could improve metabolic syndrome.
Origin and evolution of solutional features on granitic inselbergs
Authors: Santos Guilherme Lima Brasil dos , Maia Rubson Pinheiro , Travassos Luiz Eduardo Panisset , Souza Anna Sabrina Vidal de
Published: April 2024

Inselbergs are landforms shaped by a number of erosion processes. They can be characterized either by a predominance of dissolution features or fracturing and occasionally exhibit massive slopes. In this study we demonstrate the main structural mechanisms driving the formation of dissolution features, such as gnammas. In granitic rocks, mafic ellipsoidal enclaves can act as a starting point for differential erosion. The enclaves and their orientation control the early stages of dissolution features (ellipsoidal microcavities and gnammas). In the Pedra do Cruzeiro inselberg, located in Quixadá, northeastern Brazil, 99 enclaves were analyzed in a 230m SW-NE transect on the inselberg slope. The data show that the primary trend of enclave orientation (86E on average) coincides with the orientation of the majority (97%) of dissolution features in their first and second stages. In advanced erosion phases in which mega karren are developed, they are not solely controlled by preexisting structural patterns, attesting to the superimposition of the surface runoff of the inselberg over the structure (e.g., magmatic foliation and mafic enclave orientation).
Zakat-based urban farming: A tool for poverty alleviation, community empowerment, financial inclusion, and food security
Authors: Salim Kinan , Abdul Hamid Baharom , Mahomed Ziyaad , Hassan Wiaam
Published: April 2024

Purpose – This study introduces a zakat-based model aimed at poverty reduction and enhancing food security in urban settings. Drawing upon the principles of Islamic social finance, the model integrates urban farming with the utilization of zakat, charity, and corporate social responsibility funds, offering sustainable financial avenues for disadvantaged individuals and social enterprises. The primary objective of this research is to design and pilot test a practical model that not only generates consistent financial income, but also bolsters food security and advances financial inclusion. Methodology – This study reviews various models that have used Zakat funds for economic empowerment, conduct interviews, and hold focus group discussions. It proposes a zakat-based urban farming model for poverty alleviation and community empowerment using the theory of change. In collaboration with a leading Islamic bank in Malaysia, the model was pilot tested across selected residential communities in Malaysia. Finding – The research findings demonstrated positive impacts both at the individual participant level and within the broader community. Serving as a replicable blueprint, this project envisions the transformation of urban spaces into productive landscapes, thereby ensuring sustainable livelihood, amplifying food security, and promoting financial inclusion. Implication – Through this Zakat-based approach, the research underscores the profound impact of urban farming in catalyzing socio-economic change and advancing efforts towards poverty alleviation.Originality – No previous research has introduced and pilot-tested Zakat-based urban farming solutions for Islamic financial institutions as a tool for Poverty Alleviation and financial inclusion
Transformation of cash waqf management in Indonesia: Insights into the development of digitalization
Authors: Adinugraha Hendri Hermawan , Shulthoni Muhammad , Sain Zohaib Hassan
Published: April 2024

Purpose – This study intends to provide an in-depth explanation of the importance of transforming cash waqf management in Indonesia through a digitalization platform.Methodology – This research was library research. The data collection techniques used in this study were literature review and documentation. Data analysis techniques are in the form of content analysis. The stages of content analysis in this research were carried out by determining the problem, compiling a framework of thought, compiling methodological tools, analyzing literature data, and interpreting the data that have been obtained.Findings – The findings of this study suggest that cash waqf innovation through digital platforms has proven to be an applicable solution. The transformation of cash waqf management through digital platforms has proven to accelerate the growth of waqf assets and the benefits of waqf for the improvement of community welfare and to increase public knowledge and awareness of cash waqf. The constraints of digital cash waqf development in Indonesia are the lack of qualified and professional nazirs and human resources, strong business network for digital cash waqf development, digital cash waqf socialization among the public, and popularity of digital waqf institutions.Implications – This research is useful for improving the transformation of cash waqf management through digitalization, which has demanded collaboration and synergy between the Indonesian government and Zakat institutions.Originality – This study examined the digital transformation model of cash waqf management in Indonesia.
The mediating effect of perceived value on customer loyalty of BMT NU East Java
Authors: Mondir Mohamad , Rahma Siti Habibatur
Published: April 2024

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to analyze and examine the effect of Islamic marketing mix, service quality, and product quality on BMT customer loyalty, with perceived value as a mediating variable.Methodology – This study is a quantitative research with 200 samples of BMT NU East Java customers. It uses non-probability sampling, and data collected will be analyzed with the help of SPSS software to obtain statistical correlation and regression techniques (validity test, reliability test, classic assumption test, path analysis, t-test, and trimming test).Findings – The results show that service quality and product quality have a significant effect on perceived value and customer loyalty, while the Islamic marketing mix has no significant effect on perceived value and customer loyalty. Meanwhile, perceived value has a significant effect on customer loyalty. Perceived value can mediate the Islamic Marketing mix, service quality, and product quality variables in customer loyalty.Implications – This research provides input for related parties, especially BMT NU East Java and every further Islamic financial institution, to optimize services and financial products to get more attention from customers, both new customers and old customers.Originality – There is no research that discusses microfinance (BMT NU) using perceived value, product quality, service quality, and Islamic marketing mix as variables. These variables are variable that have most effect on loyalty of microfinance’s consumers.
Sultan II. Bâyezîd Dönemine Ait Manzum Bir Akâidnâme: Nazm-ı Cevâhir
Authors: İşler Necati
Published: April 2024

Türk edebiyatına tercüme yoluyla manzum olarak birçok eser kazandırılmıştır. Hanefî fakîhi İmâmzâde el-Buhârî (öl. 573/1177) tarafından telif edilen Ukûdu’l-Akâid isimli Arapça manzum akâid kitabı da Türkçeye manzum olarak kazandırılan eserlerden birisidir. Bu makale, Cevâhiru Ukûdi’l-Akâid ve Ukûdu’l-Cevâhir adlarıyla da bilinen bu eserin Türkçe manzum tercümesi olan Nazm-ı Cevâhir’i edebî açısından incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Nazm-ı Cevâhir’e kaynaklık eden Ukûdu'l-Akâid, Hanefî-Mâtürîdî kelam geleneği içerisinde telif edilmiş bir eserdir. 770 beyitten oluşan bu eser, Sultan II. Bâyezîd (1481-1512) döneminde Nazm-ı Cevâhir adıyla Türkçeye tercüme edilmiştir. Tercüme tarihi bilinmeyen bu esere ait şu anda elimizde ünik (tek) bir nüsha bulunmaktadır. Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı kütüphanesinin yazma eserler bölümünde 005232-2 numarada kayıtlı bulunan ve sonu eksik olan nüshaya göre bu mesnevî, 792 beyittir. Mütercimini belirleyemediğimiz eser ile ilgili olarak, tespitlerimize göre herhangi bir çalışma da yapılmamıştır. Eser, eşyanın hakikatini inkâr eden Sûfestâiyye (Sofistler) grubuna reddiye ile başlamaktadır. Eserde Ehl-i Kitap, Müşebbihe, Cebriyye, Mu’tezile, Dehriyye ve Mücessime gibi diğer gruplara da başlıklar halinde reddiyeler bulunmaktadır. Nazm-ı Cevâhir, Eski Anadolu Türkçesi özelliklerini taşımaktadır. Eserin dili, döneminde yazılan dinî içerikli diğer manzum eserlere göre daha çok Arapça ve Farsça unsur barındırmaktadır. Telif tarihi ya da dönemi tespit edilenler arasında Anadolu sahasında yazılan manzum akâidnâmelerin en kıdemlisi olması ve henüz tek nüshanın tespit edilebilmiş olması, Nazm-ı Cevâhir’i İslamî Türk Edebiyatı açısından önemli kılmaktadır.
Osmanlı’da Taziye Diplomasisi Aracılığıyla Tesis Edilen Uluslararası İlişkiler
Authors: Özger Yunus
Published: April 2024

Diplomasi, geçmişten günümüze uluslararası ilişkilerin en etkin güçlerinden biri olarak işlev görmektedir. Kullanılan enstrümanlara göre diplomasi, sert ve yumuşak güç olmak üzere iki ana kategoride ele alınmaktadır. Sert güç diplomasisi, daha çok askeri nitelikli ve ekonomik işlevlidir. Son dönemlerde etkisi daha da artan yumuşak güç diplomasisi ise kültür, eğitim ve bilim gibi askeri niteliği olmayan ögelerle gerçekleştirilir. Osmanlı diplomasinin tarihi beyliğin kuruluşuyla başlar. Hükümdarlar, çağın ihtiyaçlarına göre diplomasinin alt dallarından faydalanarak uluslararası ilişkileri tanzim etmeye çalışmışlardır. Makalede ele alınan taziye diplomasisi de bir kamu ve yumuşak güç diplomasisidir.

Taziye diplomasisi, komşu veyahut müttefik bir devletin hükümdarı ya da aile üyelerinden birinin vefatı halinde hükümdarlar arasında taziye mektupları üzerinden gerçekleşen diplomasi türüdür. Osmanlı taziye diplomasisinin kökleri beyliğin kuruluşuna kadar gitmektedir. Klasik dönemde mektuplar üzerinden tesis edilen münasebet, modern dönemde telgraflarla sürdürüldü. Padişahın başsağlığı mesajı, doğrudan seçili bu heyetler vasıtasıyla muhatap ülke liderine sunuldu. Mütekabiliyetin esas olduğu bu diplomasi türünde, Osmanlı padişahının taziye mesajına ilgili ülke hükümdarı tarafından teşekkür içerikli cevaplar gönderilirdi. Bu yönüyle taziye mesajları, sadece bir başsağlığı dileme aracı olmamıştır. Aynı zamanda ve özellikle ülkeler arası iyi ilişkilerin devamı için araçsallaştırılmıştır. Bu makalede, klasik dönemden yıkılışa kadar Osmanlı Devleti ile komşuları ve Batılı ülkeler arasında gerçekleşen taziye diplomasisinin serencamı ele alındı.
Costs of compulsory health insurance funds for the treatment of COPD patients in some regions of the Russian Federation.
Authors:   Federal Scientific State Budgetary Institution «N. A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health», Linnik S. A. ,   Non-government organization «Scientific society “Medical practice”, Avdeev S. N. ,   Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education “First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Tumenko E. E. ,   Federal Scientific State Budgetary Institution «N. A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health»,   Non-government organization «Scientific society “Medical practice”, Tretyakov D. A. ,   The Territorial Fund of Compulsory Medical Insurance of the Sverdlovsk Region, Bobrova E. A. ,   The Territorial Fund of Compulsory Medical Insurance of the Moscow Region, Ermolova S. I. ,   The Territorial Fund of Compulsory Medical Insurance of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, Nizhny Novgorod, Konovalenko A. N. ,   The Territorial Fund of Compulsory Medical Insurance of the Krasnoyarsk Region
Published: April 2024

Modern treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is highly effective and leads not only to a decrease in the frequency of exacerbations, but also to a decrease in mortality and an increase in the life expectancy of patients and requires daily lifelong medication on an outpatient basis. At the same time, the costs of the compulsory medical insurance system for the treatment of patients with COPD are unknown, this was the goal of this work. We analyzed the volume of medical care for patients diagnosed with COPD in round-the-clock and day hospitals, in outpatient care, as well as emergency medical care in 2019–2022 in some regions of the Russian Federation, as well as the amount of money spent on paying for this medical care. We found that subjects differed greatly both in the proportion of COPD patients treated in 24-hour and day hospitals, as well as in the frequency of emergency medical calls and the frequency of requests for medical care in outpatient settings. In some regions of the Russian Federation that we analyzed, in some years, almost a third of patients with COPD were treated in a hospital or day hospital, and the average frequency of hospitalizations exceeded one, i. e. some patients were hospitalized at least twice within one year, and the frequency of emergency medical calls exceeded 2 times per year. This is likely due to ineffective treatment of patients in outpatient settings.In the absence of access to preferential drug coverage for these patients, it is necessary to develop and implement mechanisms for preferential drug provision for patients with COPD.
International questionnaires on professional burnout, russian experience of their adaptation in a survey of medical workers.
Authors:   Research Institute for Healthcare and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare Department, Bezymyannyy A. S. , Mingazov R. N. ,   Research Institute for Healthcare and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare Department,   N. A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health, Mingazova E. N. ,   N. A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health
Published: April 2024

Over the course of many years of observations conducted in various countries, researchers have come to a consensus that in order to prevent professional burnout, it is recommended to regularly assess its prevalence and severity among various groups of specialists using validated tools. Taking into account all the features of the analyzed international questionnaires, the interdisciplinary team of Directorate for the coordination of the activities of medical organizations of the Moscow Department of Health developed an adapted questionnaire based on the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) questionnaire. The adapted questionnaire consists of 7 blocks, allowing you to obtain relevant information about the prevalence of professional burnout and the factors that determine it among medical workers of various specialties.
Safety and Efficacy of Tirofiban after Intravenous Thrombolysis with Urokinase in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Qu Dian , Wang Hongjuan , Cheng Yao , Li Wendi , Fei Yutong , Xin Yan , Xu Jinghan , Lv Xiuyu , Zhao Nan
Published: April 2024

Tirofiban combined with alteplase thrombolysis or endovascular therapy has been proven to improve the prognosis of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Some patients, due to the extended time window beyond 4 hours and economic considerations, opt for urokinase thrombolysis instead of alteplase thrombolysis in China. However, there is currently limited research on the use of urokinase thrombolysis bridged with tirofiban. We employed propensity score match to pair 80 sets of patients from a total of 196 individuals who underwent urokinase thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke. The study analyzed the 14-day National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 90-day modified Rankin Scale (mRS), bleeding events, and compared the odds ratio (OR) of patients with mRS scores of 0-2 within the subgroups. The results show that the NIHSS at 14 days of the tirofiban group was significantly lower than that of the dual antiplatelet group. No significant difference was found in the proportion of patients with mRS Score 0-2. The odds ratios were slightly different in subgroups classified with or without previous stroke and hypertension. It was confirmed that the tirofiban might be safe in AIS patients received tirofiban after urokinase thrombolysis and could improve short-term neurological function.
MRI Radiomics in Distinguishing the Diagnostic Value of High-Grade and Low-Grade Meningiomas: A systematic review and a Meta-analysis
Authors: Xiao Simin , Zeng Siyuan , Kou Yangbin
Published: April 2024

Objective
To systematically evaluate the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radiomics in distinguishing high-grade meningiomas (HGM) from low-grade meningiomas (LGM).
Methods
Computerized searches were conducted in PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, and The Cochrane Library databases from the inception of each database to December 31, 2023. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data, and evaluated the risk of bias and quality of included studies as well. Meta-analysis was carried out using Stata 14 software to calculate pooled sensitivity(SEN), specificity(SPE), positive likelihood ratios(PLR) and negative likelihood ratios(NLR), diagnostic odds ratio (DOR), and area under the curve (AUC).
Results
A total of 21 studies, including 2,253 patients were included, among which 607 patients had HGM and 1,646 patients had LGM. The results of meta-analysis showed that the overall SEN and SPE were 0.82(95% CI: 0.74–0.88) and 0.85 (95% CI: 0.81–0.89), respectively. The PLR and NLR of the overall studies were 5.64 (95% CI: 4.17–7.64)and 0.21(95% CI: 0.14–0.31), respectively. The pooled DOR of the studies was 26.66 (95% CI: 14.42–49.27). The summary receiver operating characteristic curves with AUC was 0.91(95% CI: 0.88–0.93). These results indicated that MRI radiomics has high diagnostic value for distinguishing the grading of meningiomas.
Conclusion
Radiomics holds promise as an accurate tool for the identification of the grading of meningiomas, though additional research is required to validate the most suitable techniques. The establishment of a standardized application of radiomics will significantly enhance the diagnostic precision and the accuracy of clinical decision-making for the grading of meningiomas in the future.
Trial Registration
: CRD42024500086
DcR3-Associated Risk Score Model Enhances Prognostic Prediction in Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Duan Ying , Fang Hangrong , Wang Juanhong , Ruan Banlai , Yang Juan , Liu Jie , Gou Siqi , Li Yijie , Cheng Zhengyi
Published: April 2024

Decoy receptor 3 (DcR3), a novel soluble protein belonging to the tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) family, has been previously associated with tumorigenesis in various cancers. However, in our study, we unexpectedly found that DcR3 may promote patient survival time in colorectal cancer (CRC). Through an analysis of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets, we discovered that high levels of DcR3 are associated with improved overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) in CRC patients. Further investigation revealed that DcR3 is correlated with favorable clinical features in Metastasis 0 (M0) and stage I/II CRC patients, suggesting it may act as a suppressive factor in CRC. Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) demonstrated that the high DcR3 group is enriched in the IL-17 signaling pathway and other immune-related pathways, and Single Sample Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (ssGSEA) revealed a higher abundance of Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) in the DcR3 high group. To better understand the function of DcR3, we constructed a DcR3-associated riskscore (DARS) model using machine learning, comprising three genes (DPP7, KDM3A, and TMEM86B). The DARS model indicated that high riskscore patients have an unfavorable prognosis, and it is associated with advanced stages (III/IV), T3/4 tumors, and N1/2 lymph node involvement. Additionally, high riskscore group exhibited more frequent gene mutations, such as TTN, MUC16, and SYNE1, with SYNE1 mutation being related to poor prognosis. Intriguingly, DcR3 showed higher expression in the low riskscore group. These results suggest that DcR3 could serve as a potential prognostic biomarker in CRC and may play a crucial role in favorably modulating the immune response in this malignancy.
Regional Welfare Impacts from Options for Limiting Global Average Temperature
Authors: Ding Chenghao , Kim Suengmi , Singer Clifford , Sri Ryan
Published: April 2024

Extrapolation of historical trends in anthropogenic atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions is compared to results with new policy options. One approach is to multiply historical extrapolation of global emissions by a factor with a decline from 1 to a smaller multiple, e.g. on a timescale of about 30 years. Another allows for solar radiation management via anthropogenic stratospheric sulfur injection by one or more of sixteen geographic regions, in order to limit global average temperature to a chosen target level. An economic measure of impacts on human welfare is compared for different versions of these two approaches. That measure is time-integrated discounted utility of per capita consumption. That measure is computed with and without empathy, which involves geographical regions counting part of others’ welfare as part of their own. Inter-regional fund transfers that cover all or part of a region’s expenditures used for limiting carbon emissions can be used to encourage broader inter-regional cooperation. These exercises pose interesting questions about how choices will ultimately be made between use of one or both of carbon emissions limitations and solar radiation management.
Development and validation of nomogram for prognosis of adult sepsis patients: a retrospective observational cohort study
Authors: Xu Wanling , Yang Xinran , Wang Yingbo , Chen Yanling , Chai Min , Zang Xiuxian , Hu Haixia
Published: April 2024

Objective
To develop a new nomogram for the bedside evaluation of patients with sepsis.
Method
This was a retrospective study. The clinical information of patients with sepsis from 2020 to 2022 was collected at the First Hospital of Jilin University. Associated risk factors of patients with sepsis were identified by univariate and multivariate logistic regression and used to develop a nomogram. The nomogram validated the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), the Hosmer-Lemeshow test, and the calibration plot. Furthermore, decision curve analysis (DCA) was used to evaluate the effect of the prediction model in clinical application.
Result
168 patients were included and divided into a training cohort (n = 123) and a verification cohort (n = 45) by the year. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that age, surgery, solid tumor, lactic acid, and coagulation index (CI) were associated risk factors for in-hospital mortality.The AUC was 0.83 (95%CI 0.76–0.91) and 0.81 (95%CI 0.691–0.937) in the training and validation cohorts, respectively. The calibration plot and Hosmer-Lemeshow test prove that the nomogram has good accuracy.DCA shows that the nomogram of the predictive model has good clinical value.
Conclusion
Age, surgery, solid tumor, lactic acid, and CI are associated risk factors for sepsis. Physicians could use the new nomogram in making clinical decisions and predicting patients’ prognosis.