bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ownership Concentration, Capital Structure and Stock Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
Authors: Ndua Daniel N. , Nyamute Winnie , Kithinji Anjera , Njihia James
Published: June 2023

Ownership concentration enables majority shareholders to influence the capital structure; a key financing decision that is independently linked to firm performance. Ideally, firm managers should strive to maximize stock returns by selecting an appropriate optimal capital composition that maximizes the trade-off between the cost of leverage and gains. However, the performance benefits are not always realized because the controlling shareholders may adversely affect stock returns by extracting private benefits at the expense of the minority shareholders, leading potential investors to consider the firm as a risky and unattractive investment, hence lowering stock demand and price. This research sought to determine the intervening effect of capital structure on the ownership concentration and stock returns relationship. A census survey was done on sixty-seven firms listed at NSE from 2006 to 2019 and data was obtained from sixty firms that had been listed for at least two years. A fixed effects model was then utilized to conduct data analysis. The four-step mediation process showed that capital structure mediated the connection between ownership concentration and stock returns. The results contribute to the empirical literature by reducing the conflicting positions on the link between ownership concentration and stock returns by introducing capital structure into the relationship and confirming the role of capital structure in performance management. The study recommends that agents be given incentives through monitoring and regulation to ensure that management interests and those of their principals are aligned when important financing decisions are being made to serve the interests of both majority and minority shareholder. This will promote and enhance corporate performance and increase stock returns.
GONDANG BOROGONG DI UJUNG BATU ROKAN HULU RIAU
Authors: Sukat Mini Ratih Sukat Mini Ratih
Published: June 2023

Musik tradisional gondang borogong di Ujung Batu Kabupaten Rokan Hulu Riau mulai ada pada Tahun 1937 yang dahulunya alat musik ini terbuat dari kayu yang diberi nama Gambang, kemudian seiring perkembangan jaman bentuk dan bahan dasar gondang barogong berubah. Bentuk alat musik tradisional gondang borogong ini yaitu berupa celempong 6 buah, gondang 2 buah dan gong 1 buah. Fungsi dan makna musik tradisional gondang borogong adalah untuk menyambut tamu kebesaran serta adat lainnya sedangkan maknanya sebagai identitas budaya setempat dan juga sebagai simbol budaya bagi masyarakat Rokan Hulu. Teknik dan bentuk komposisi musik tradisional gondang borogong tidak dituliskan dalam bentuk komposisi notasi balok maupun not angka. Komposisi gondang borogong ini dimainkan berdasarkan cara-cara tradisional, seperti diajarkan secara langsung dengan menghapal bunyi yang akan dimainkan..
Por un teatro infantil sin «niños»
Authors: Casella Germán
Published: June 2023

Se propone problematizar al teatro para las infancias como un territorio de intervención político sexual que prioriza unas economías por sobre otras. Para ello, se trabajará con dos obras teatrales presentadas en el Centro Cultural Pasaje Dardo Rocha de La Plata (Buenos Aires, Argentina) en el año 2019. A partir de un análisis desde perspectivas feministas críticas se sostendrá a la infancia espectadora como un significante político, es decir como aquello que designa la posición de un sujeto y a la vez genera un exterior constitutivo. Así, habrá prácticas iterables con carácter de cita que sedimentan a la heterosexualidad como régimen obligatorio para la infancia. La pregunta por el sujeto político, en la denominación teatro para niños, volverá permeables los imperativos propios de una economía heterosexual que dejan por fuera de lo inteligible a lo que es excluido del universo simbólico infantil.
The Covid-19 Pandemic as a Driver of More Responsive Social Procedures: between Theory and Practices in Slovenia
Authors: Babšek Matej , Kovač Polonca
Published: June 2023

Social and other administrative procedures are gaining importance because of the increasing complexity of administrative relationships brought about by the Covid‐19 pandemic, digitalisation, and other societal changes. When exercising social rights, procedural elements should be seen – both at the level of regulation and enforcement of the rules – as factors contributing to the welfare state, the rule of law, and good administration, and not as an excuse for a bureaucratic attitude. In view of the multifunctionality of social procedures, including their casual‐functional role in social relationships and their potential for a critical value‐based evaluation of the current regulation, the rationale for this study is to assess the impact of the Covid‐19 pandemic on special administrative procedures conducted by the 16 social work centres (SWCs) in Slovenia. A special emphasis is placed on the informational calculation of social assistance payments, such as child benefits, kindergarten subsidies or state scholarships ‐by far the most numerous procedures involving social rights in Slovenia, with over one million cases annually. Drawing upon a normative analysis, available statistics, semi‐structured interviews with SWCs managers and surveys among employees, the findings reveal that the response of SWCs to the crisis has improved. However, largely due to the lack of coordination on the part of the line ministry, the simplifications introduced mainly benefit the public administration rather than particularly vulnerable parties to the procedure. Consequently, there is a need to pay greater attention to providing the parties with adequate protection of their constitutional rights and other elements of good public governance.

Points for Practitioners

In addition to analysing the direct practical implications of the legislative, organisational, and IT adaptations to the Covid‐19 pandemic, the article provides a broader study of the multifunctionality of social procedures and their role in ensuring citizens’ fundamental rights in times of socially unstable conditions. The findings are thus directly applicable for practitioners deciding on social procedures in the broader European setting, and for policymakers and legislators in the respective fields. As the conclusions are grounded on a strong methodological framework, this should contribute to advocating the much‐needed change in ensuring the protection of the basic constitutional rights in social procedures in times of crisis in Central Europe and beyond.
Blatant, not Latent: Patronage in Top-Level Appointments in Serbia
Authors: Tomić Slobodan , Pavlović Dušan
Published: June 2023

This paper examines the model of party patronage in Serbia and its impact on the professionalisation of public administration. Drawing on case studies of the appointment and subsequent performance of heads of three prominent public organisations‐the National Bank of Serbia, the Anti‐Corruption Agency, and the Electro Industry of Serbia‐we demonstrate that, despite efforts to implement the Weberian principle of (neutral competence which involves the prevalence of meritocracy over partisan affiliation, patronage in Serbia has not only persisted but has become more overt and invasive. The given model of patronage involves the pursuit of multiple functions of partisan patronage‐resource extraction, partisan campaigning (including through clientelism), and policy control. We suggest that this model results in the appointment of unqualified individuals to top positions, leading to poor governance and low efficiency of public institutions. The findings point to a (reform reversal” scenario, which departs from the trajectory of mild progress or stagnation usually observed in other cases across post‐communist Europe that follow the adoption ofWeberian standards. As a conceptual contribution, the paper develops a typology, centered around the question of perniciousness of various patronage models, that captures patronage models and trajectories of anti‐patronage developments in a more nuanced manner than the existing frameworks that compare patronage patterns.
Foreign experience of the constitutional and criminal law prohibition of torture
Authors: Bardeev Konstantin Andreevich
Published: June 2023

The subject of research in this article is the long-term experience of a number of countries of the modern world summarized by the author in the field of legislative regulation of criminal liability for torture in many of its manifestations. In addition, the relevant international legal provisions, which are the legal basis for combating torture in national legislation, acted as such. In particular, we are talking about the 1984 Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Since the prohibition of torture is absolute, comprehensive and constitutional, which is reflected in a number of state constitutions, the subject of the study was the norms of the basic laws of a number of countries. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the fact that in the article, based on the analysis of the palette of legal definitions of torture existing in foreign law – from brief, reflecting only its main properties, to detailed, descriptive ones, the author's vision of the grounds for distinguishing between these definitions is determined, heterogeneous approaches to understanding how the object of torture, as well as its subject, to determine the place of this crime in the structure of the Special Part of Criminal Laws.
Analysis and forecasting of crime in Russia as a tool of effective public administration in the social sphere
Authors: Parshintseva Lidiya Sergeevna
Published: June 2023

The purpose of the study is to identify the main trends and patterns of crime development in Russia in order to develop effective public administration measures aimed at improving the criminogenic situation. The object of the study is crime in the Russian Federation by categories of crimes. The subject of the study is statistical data characterizing the state and dynamics of crime in Russia. The study was conducted using statistical methods such as the method of relative values, index analysis, time series analysis and forecasting methods, in particular, adaptive methods, correlation and variance analysis methods, as well as methods of visual data analysis.    As a result of the study, an assessment of the state, structure and structural shifts in the distribution of crimes by crime categories over the past 10 years has been made, the influence of a regional factor on the variation in crime rates has been revealed, and the correlation between crime levels by crime categories and socio-economic factors such as unemployment, retail sale of alcoholic beverages per capita has been assessed, the coefficient of migration growth, the Gini coefficient, the coefficient of differentiation by income of the population. Based on the study of the behavior of time series levels of the number of registered crimes by crime categories, modeling and forecasting of indicators using adaptive methods until the end of 2023 were performed.
The military intervention in Iraq (The Fake Call for Democracy)
Authors: El'zeni Nedal Khafez Zakariya Khafez
Published: June 2023

This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the 21st-century military intervention in Iraq, with a specific focus on the supposed «call for democracy», a premise that has been a subject of intense debate and skepticism. By examining the «Fake Call for Democracy» hypothesis, the author investigates whether the pursuit of democratic governance was the genuine goal of the invasion or a facade for other strategic interests. The analysis encompasses the historical context preceding the invasion, the chronology of key events during the conflict, and the immediate and enduring consequences of the attack on Iraq's political, social, and economic structures. It provides a nuanced understanding of the motivations behind international interventions, particularly when couched in the rhetoric of democracy promotion or human rights. The military intervention in Iraq stands as one of the most significant and contentious episodes of the early 21st century. From a lens of historical reflection, the «call for democracy» that justified the invasion is shrouded in controversy, debate, and criticism. The aftermath of the invasion has resulted in a precarious, deeply flawed democracy, defined by sectarian violence, economic instability, and political corruption, rather than the envisioned stable and prosperous democratic nation.
Transrationality as a Methodological Principle of Cognitionin the Philosophy of S. L. Frank and N. O. Lossky
Authors: Tarkhanov Yuri Nikolaevich
Published: June 2023

The article is devoted to transrationality as a methodological principle of cognition associated with the study of the issues of metaphysics and the irrational in the philosophical concepts of Russian thinkers S. L. Frank and N. O. Lossky. The author turns to the study of ideas related to the theory of being and the theory of knowledge of thinkers, divine and human existence, namely, the essence of man and his significance in social and internal existence. In the proposed article, the author explores the religious views of thinkers within the framework of the metaphysical tradition, in which philosophers built their worldview through the prism of transrationality and metalogicality as principles of cognition, construction and formation of nature, both Absolute Being in general and its aspects in particular. The essence of the Supercosmic principle and the Incomprehensible, shown by N. O. Lossky and S. L. Frank in the framework of their worldview systems, is also considered, attempts to overcome the objective world and comprehend the super-logical, super-rational through rationality are considered. Along with this, the author touches upon the issues of faith and its role and significance in the comprehension of the Incomprehensible and Supercosmic principles, and also pays attention to antinomian cognition as the principle of cognition of the mysterious - hidden and experienced - reality. By means of which both thinkers build complex philosophical and theological systems that are significant for the entire philosophy of Russia in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. And also refers to the unity and interconnection of the philosophical concepts of thinkers to religious beliefs within the framework of Holy Scripture.
"Consumer Society" as an object of Philosophy study: essence and social context
Authors: Gurbanov Abdulla Gadzhievich
Published: June 2023

The subject of the study is the characteristic of the essence of the social phenomenon "consumer society" through the prism of the views of foreign thinkers of the second half of the XX-early XXI centuries. The philosophical and socio-humanitarian theories of the "consumer society" proposed by European thinkers are considered in detail, their classification is carried out and the conceptual apparatus is characterized. The author substantiates the thesis that, representing a dynamic and self-developing system, the "consumer society" invariably finds its reflection in various, often contradictory conceptual models. These contradictions serve as the basis for the development of alternative philosophical methods and approaches to the development of modern societies and the resolution of problems related to consumption. It is shown that modern theories of "consumer society" make it possible to comprehend not only consumer behavior itself, but also the diverse problems of society fixed by this concept, such as manipulation of consciousness, identity construction, the functioning of mass communication media, the socio-cultural significance of social reality. The author analyzed the evolution of the concept of "consumption" using socio-cultural, socio-economic, socio-philosophical approaches. An attempt is being made to define terms such as "consumer society" and "consumerism" more clearly and to trace the interaction of these terms within the boundaries of socio-economic transformations taking place in the modern world. It is important to conclude that modern concepts of "consumer society" make it possible to comprehend not only consumer behavior itself, but also the variety of social problems that are fixed with the help of this concept: manipulation of consciousness, identity construction, socio-cultural significance of social reality, the functioning of mass communication media, and others.
The socio-philosophical theory by Jacques Lacan as a metacriticism of the world outlook concept
Authors: Zakharov Aleksandr Dmitrievich
Published: June 2023

Social philosophy is a rather young discipline considering philosophy, its methodology and problems often address the extremely general features of social life, the development of society and its structuring models, but individualistic approaches that have noticeably developed in the XIX-XX centuries significantly expanded the range of socio-philosophical categories' application. One of the most outstanding between such methodological approaches is associated with the psychoanalytic tradition and the name of Jacques Lacan. He was able to compile various spheres of social life - from linguistics and mythology to sociology, ethics and maths - considering his theory of the subject and its existence in the vital conditions of social life, which is also the subject of this article. Qualitative analysis of primary empirical data, including the translated seminars of Jacques Lacan, processing of secondary empirical data by foreign and domestic authors, analysis of various interdisciplinary points of view on the topic regarded were used as research methods. This article examines the main concepts and original insights of Lacan's analytical discourse within the framework of the issue under study and also reveals the possibility of conceptual applicability of his theory to worldview issues in the context of psychic and social life. In the course of research, the author comes to the conclusion that the varied, somewhat chaotic view by Jacques Lacan actually allows to conduct a structured, pointwise and thorough criticism on the foundations of socio-ethical worldview peculiarities, and thus can appear to be interesting for philosophers, psychologists, sociologists , teachers, historians, culturologists.
New Sizing Methodology and Efficiency Analysis of Satellite’s Electrical Power Subsystem
Authors: Marín-Coca Sergio , Roibás-Millán Elena , Pindado Santiago
Published: June 2023

This paper describes a novel methodology to improve the preliminary design and efficiency analysis of the satellite’s electrical power subsystem. Several studies have addressed this issue by proposing a solar array sizing method based on the use of fixed efficiency paths during sunlight and eclipse periods. Indeed, these studies restrict the use of the battery for eclipse periods, and thus the solar array is sized to support the peak power loads on its own. To the authors’ knowledge, no one has so far deeply and jointly analyzed the influence of the power profile demand, the use of the battery during sunlight periods, and the architecture on the efficiency paths to size the electrical power subsystem. This work offers a methodology that takes into account these variables to better estimate the global efficiency of the electrical power subsystem and, consequently, to refine the first design iterations of a satellite. This methodology is particularized for the most common architectures based on power and voltage bus regulation, although it can be implemented in more complex architectures. A case study involving a real space mission, the UPMSat-2 (a 50 kg satellite launched in September 2020), is conducted to test this methodology.
Time Delay Mitigation in Aerial Telerobotic Operations Using Heterogeneous Stereo-Vision Systems
Authors: Sakib Nazmus , Gahan Kenneth C. , Woolsey Craig A.
Published: June 2023

This paper investigates the use of a heterogeneous stereo-vision system to mitigate the effects of time delays in a drone-based visual interface presented to a human operator. Time delays in the display for a telerobotic interface refer to the time difference between the operator’s input action and the corresponding visible outcome. In human/machine interfaces, time delays can arise due to computation, telecommunication, and mechanical limitations. These delays can degrade the performance of the human/machine system. A heterogeneous stereo-vision predictive algorithm is presented that can reduce the negative effects of time delays in the operator’s display. The heterogeneous stereo-vision system consists of an omnidirectional camera and a pan/tilt/zoom camera. Two predictive display setups were developed that modify the delayed video imagery that would otherwise be presented to the operator in a way that provides an almost immediate visual response to the operator’s control actions. The usability of the system is determined through human performance testing with and without the predictive algorithms. The results indicate that the predictive algorithm allows more efficient, accurate, and user-friendly operation.
Detecting Under-Resolved Flow Physics Using Supervised Machine Learning
Authors: Hedayat Amirpasha , Ollivier-Gooch Carl
Published: June 2023

The accuracy of flow simulations is a major concern in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications. A possible outcome of inaccuracy in CFD results is missing a major feature in the flowfield. Many methods have been proposed to reduce numerical errors and increase overall accuracy, but these are not always efficient or even feasible. In this study, the principal component analysis (PCA) has been performed on compressible flow simulations around an airfoil to map the high-dimensional CFD data to a lower-dimensional PCA subspace. A machine learning classifier based on the extracted principal components has been developed to detect the simulations that miss the separation bubble behind the airfoil. The evaluative measures indicate that the model is able to detect most of the simulations where the separation region is poorly resolved. Moreover, a single mode responsible for the missing flow separation was uncovered that could be the subject of future studies. The results demonstrate that a machine learning model based on the principal components of the dataset is a promising tool for detecting possible missing flow features in CFD.
Risk factors and predictors of intraoperative seizures during awake craniotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Shakir Muhammad , Khowaja Aly Hamza , Altaf Ahmed , Tameezuddin Aimen , Bukhari Syed Sarmad , Enam Syed Ather
Published: June 2023

Background:

Awake craniotomy (AC) aims to minimize postoperative neurological complications while allowing maximum safe resection. Intraoperative seizures (IOSs) have been a reported complication during AC; however, literature delving into the predictors of IOS remains limited. Therefore, we planned a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature to explore predictors of IOS during AC.

Methods:

From the inception until June 1, 2022, systematic searches of PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and Cochrane’s Central Register of Controlled Trials were conducted to look for published studies reporting IOS predictors during AC.

Results:

We found 83 different studies in total; included were six studies with a total of 1815 patients, and 8.4% of them experienced IOSs. The mean age of included patients was 45.3 years, and 38% of the sample was female. Glioma was the most common diagnosis among the patients. A pooled random effect odds ratio (OR) of frontal lobe lesions was 2.42 (95% confidence intervals [CI]: 1.10–5.33, P = 0.03). Those with a pre-existing history of seizures had an OR of 1.80 (95% CI: 1.13–2.87, P = 0.01), and patients on antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) had a pooled OR of 2.47 (95% CI: 1.59–3.85, P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

Patients with lesions of the frontal lobe, a prior history of seizures, and patients on AEDs are at higher risk of IOSs. These factors should be taken into consideration during the patient’s preparation for an AC to avoid an intractable seizure and consequently a failed AC.
A STUDY ON THE CONTAMINATION OF KHABUR RIVER WITH HEAVY METALS DUE TO SPATIAL AND SEASONAL DISCHARGED WASTEWATER IN THE IRAQI KURDISTAN REGION
Authors: Hussain Gulistan A. , Umer Mustafa I. , Ahmed Musher R.
Published: June 2023

The main objective of the present study is to spatially evaluate the water contamination of Khabur River, before it arrives in Zakho City, inside the city, and after  it leaves the city of Zakho by heavy metals. Also, the seasonal effects of Zakho municipal wastewater discharged in the Khabur River were detected in this study. The results showed that some heavy metals, such as Ni, were not detected in all studied samples in this study due to their low concentration levels. It is indicated that heavy metals are statistically affected by spatial location and high amounts were detected after leaving, compared to before entering the city which indicates that municipal wastewater is the main source of metal pollution. However, all water tests met the WHO's authorized limits. The average detected concentrations of copper, iron, manganese, and lead ranges from 0.003 to 0.025 mg/L, 0.000 to 0.054 mg/L, and 0.057 to 0.112 mg/L, and 0.014 to 0.135 mg/L respectively, while the highest concentrations of copper and iron were recorded significantly in Bedare (0.025 mg/L, 0.054 mg/L) respectively. The highest concentration of Lead (Pb) was detected in Chamtre and Tawke 0.117 mg/L and 0.135 mg/L respectively and this increase may be due to the presence of oil in the discharged industrial wastewater, in this village. Regarding season’s effects, higher mean concentrations for Mn 0.13423 mg/L, Fe, and 0.04208 mg/L were recorded in the autumn season. However, copper and lead had higher mean concertation 0.02389 mg/L, and 0.097 mg/L respectively, during the winter season, while the lowest mean concentration of copper was recorded in autumn, and lead in the summer season had a minimum concentration. There was a significant difference (P <0.01) in the seasonal variation of Cu, Fe, Mn, and Pb (P=0.001).
Antibacterial activities of water extract of Vernonia amygdalina Delile leaves
Authors: Mahatir M. , Effendy D.L. , Henni C. , Denny S.
Published: June 2023

Staphylococci are common bacterial colonizers of the skin and mucous membranes of humans and other mammals. Staphylococcus epidermidis in particular is the most frequently isolated species from human epithelia. It colonizes predominantly the axillae, head, and nares. One type of medicinal plant that is nutritious for health is African leaves (Vernonia amygdalina Delile). Vernonia amygdalina extract showed the presence of some compounds which are rich in those constituents. The phytochemical screening of the extracts showed variation in their phytochemical constituents with the presence and or absence of some components. The presence of glycosides, alkaloids, and flavonoids was believed to exhibit the antibiotic properties of V. amygdalina leaves and confirmed their antimicrobial efficacy against selected pathogens. The concentration of 50 mg/mL up to a concentration of 1.56 mg/mL can inhibit the growth of S. epidermidis, the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) itself is at the smallest concentration that has been able to inhibit bacterial growth and the number of bacteria is < 10 colonies. Staphylococcus epidermidis at a concentration of 25 mg/mL, absorbance values at wavelengths of 260 nm and 280 nm were higher than the absorbance values of S. epidermidis at a concentration of 12.5 mg/mL. The absorbance value at wavelengths of 260 nm and 280 nm will increase with the higher concentration of the extract, this indicates the presence of cell leakage observed in the presence of protein and nucleic acid leakage. S. epidermidis biofilm inhibition test shows that the results of the absorbance or OD (Optical Density) measurement in the biofilm inhibition test using the ethanol extract of V. amygdalina Delile, the OD value at a concentration of 25 mg/mL ie 0.149±0.004 showed a biofilm inhibition result of 62.37% greater than the concentration of 12.5 mg/mL which is 0.318±0.003 with a biofilm inhibition result of 19.52%, this indicates that the higher the concentration of the extract, the smaller the biofilm formation of S. epidermidis bacteria.
Clinical Study of Liposuction Combined with Subareolar Incision Adenectomy for Gynecomastia
Authors: Sun Lu , Shao Wei , Weng Xiaolong
Published: June 2023

Objective: To investigate the clinical effect of liposuction combined with subareolar incision glandectomy in the treatment of Simon Grade Ⅲ adipo-glandular gynecomastia (GYN). Methods: From March 2021 to March 2022, the data of patients with Simon Grade Ⅲ adipo-glandular GYN treated by liposuction combined with glandectomy in the Department of Plastic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Dalian University and Henan Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Based on the medical records, color ultrasound was performed on the patient’s breast before surgery, which was determined to be GYN (more than 50% glandular tissue). A 3 mm long incision was made at the lower boundary of the surgical range, through which the adipose tissue in the hypertrophic region of the breast was repeatedly aspirated until a satisfactory thickness was achieved. The residual glandular tissue was removed by a semicircular arc incision under the areola, and then the areola incision was sutured in position. The blood flow, sensation, and wound healing of bilateral nipples and areola were observed after surgery, and the morphology of bilateral thorax and scar of incision were followed up. Results: A total of 15 GYN patients aged 18 to 35 years with body mass index of 23.8 to 26.5 kg/m2 (mean = 24.8 kg/m2) were included in this study. The average intraoperative liposuction volume of unilateral breast was 170 mL (150–200 mL), the average glandectomy volume was 115 g (95–125 g), and the average blood loss was about 40 mL (15–75 mL). Postoperative hypertrophic breast volume decreased significantly, and no complications such as hematoma, infection, skin ischemic necrosis, or sensory disturbance occurred in the nipple and areola, during the healing process. The patients were followed up for 3 to 6 months, and the bilateral thorax was smooth, symmetrical, and natural in contour. The incision was concealed, and the scar was not obvious. Conclusion: Liposuction combined with subareolar incision glandectomy in the treatment of Simon Grade Ⅲ adipo-glandular GYN is safe. The postoperative chest contour is smooth and natural, and the scar is small and invisible, which achieves good aesthetics.
THE RACIST HISTORY OF THE UK AND THE 2016 EUROPEAN UNION (EU) REFERENDUM
Authors: FITZGERALD Ian , SMOCZYNSKI Rafał
Published: June 2023

Objectives. This piece argues that Britain has a long history of racism, much of it emanating from its colonial past. It maintains that this has been not only ingrained in the upper and middle classes but also culturally embedded into the working class. Due to this, trade unions and indeed children’s education have consistently not highlighted, or indeed dispelled the myths and lies regarding the ‘non-exploitative’ nature of colonialism. Material and methods. As evidence of the above three main studies are detailed. The first two are of North of England Polish migrant data. The first a 2012 study and the second a post EU Referendum study. The third study is a post EU Referendum study involving UK trade union leaders and senior officers is utilised. Results. Regarding Central and Eastern European (CEE) migration to the UK. There is initial discussion of the negative response of a UK Conservative party followed by a more positive response of UK trade unions and the Labour Government. However, it was also found that both groups were negative at times. As well as there being prominent prior and post Brexit racism. Due to a mainly regulated labour market, ‘blame’ was attached to UK migrants by politicians and political parties, this grew both during and post Referendum. Conclusions. As noted, racism exists due to the UKs free market, exploitation, neoliberalism, and the financial crisis which has ignited a long-standing colonialism and empire. Although, there is some positive anti-racist training and work being undertaken by trade unions and other bodies with Show Racism the Red Card central to this work. Keywords: Racism, Polish migrants, trade unions, UK EU Referendum.
FEMICIDE IN ROMANIA. SOCIAL REALITIES AND MEDIA REPRESENTATIONS CASE STUDY: A FEMICIDE FROM AUGUST 2021 PRESENTED BY THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA
Authors: ROVENŢA-FRUMUŞANI Daniela , STOICA Diana
Published: June 2023

Objectives. Femicide and violence against women (VAW) represent two phenomena with a major impact concerning the public health, women rights and the freedom of speech. This article aims to capture the manner in which a Romanian femicide case is framed in news reporting, the depictions of the victim and the abuser and the context, sources, language used in media news reporting on femicide. Material and methods. The analysis emphasizes media patterns (frames, portrayals, linguistic structures), which represent an important instrument in shaping public opinion and awareness. For this study, there were selected 20 articles which present a Romanian femicide case - August 2021. In order to get specific results, there were used two qualitative methods - critical discourse analysis and frame analysis. Results. Media news were analyzed from several points of view: the general context, the representation of the victim and of the perpetrator, the narrative of the event, the management of voices which appear during the description of the event and the language used by the journalist. The key findings show that femicide articles published in Romanian print media actualize the negative sensationalistic news tendency, detrimental to civic mobilization and public agenda change. Conclusions. The denunciation of violence committed by men against women has been and continues to be one of the major issues of the contemporary society, which needs an appropriate mediatization and framing; violence against women and femicide were accentuated by the pandemic context as well as by the race, class, age of the abused women. Keywords: violence against women, femicide, media discourse, COVID-19 crisis.
THE MODERATOR ROLE OF DIFFICULTIES OF EMOTIONAL REGULATION IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGE AND THE INTENSITY OF POSITIVE EMOTIONS
Authors: NIJLOVEANU Dorina Maria
Published: June 2023

Objectives. Identifying aspects of the difficulties of emotional regulation (awareness and understanding of emotions, acceptance of emotions, the ability to control impulsive behavior and be in line with the desired goals in terms of negative experiences and the ability to flexibly use emotional regulation strategies in similar situations to correctly modulate emotional responses) and the force with which positive emotional experiences are lived in adolescence. Material and methods. The sample of this study was made up of 427 students aged between 15 and 18 years (Mage = 16.35, SD = .93), 136 male (Mage = 16.38, SD = .95), from which data have been collected by applying questionnaires aimed at self-reporting to different emotional situations using Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) and Revised Emotional Intensity Scale (EIS-R). Results. The results shows the effect of the predictor (age) on the dependent variable (the intensity of positive emotions) at different levels of the moderator (average, low and high). Five of the six dimensions of emotional disorder have a moderator effect between age and the intensity of positive emotions (respectively: non-acceptance of emotional responses, difficulty in achieving objectiveoriented behaviors, limited access to emotional regulation strategies, lack of emotional clarity and difficulty in controlling impulse). Poor emotional awareness is the difficulty of emotional regulation that does not moderate the relationship. Conclusions. The results of the study emphasize those strategies of emotional regulation that specialists interested in developing in any programs or psychotherapeutic intervention techniques to consider with regard to adolescents. Keywords: adolescence, emotion regulation, intensity of positive emotions, age.
ASSESSMENT OF THE FOOD HABITS OF A GROUP OF STUDENTS FROM TWO COUNTIES OF MOLDOVA
Authors: ALBU Adriana , CEBANU Serghei , GHICA Cătălin Dragoș
Published: June 2023

Introduction. eating habits run in the family and sometimes last a lifetime. For this reason, it is important to evaluate the nutrition of adolescents and create coherent nutritional educational programs. Material and method. the study was carried out on a group of 139 high school students from two counties of Moldova. The young people filled out a questionnaire with questions about their weekly intake of cheese, chicken, eggs, bread, potatoes and sweets. The results were processed using the Pearson test. Results. the dominant intake of cheeses is once a week (31.65%) or 2-3 times per week (30.93%). Chicken meat is mostly consumed 2-3 times per week (46.76%) and eggs 1 time (38.84%) or 2-3 times (32.37%) per week. The differences calculated by groups and according to the gender of the students are statistically insignificant. Bread appears in the daily menus of only one third of the surveyed students, and potatoes are consumed especially 2-3 times per week (41.00%). Sweets are consumed mostly 2-3 times per week, but the differences between communities are statistically significant (p < 0.001). Conclusions. the statistically insignificant differences obtained for most food products point to the existence of similar eating habits in the families of the students in the study group. Keywords: eating habits, inappropriate consumption, high school students
A LINK TO RECIDIVISM: EXCLUDING FEMALE OFFENDERS SERVING SHORT SENTENCES FROM REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES
Authors: THORNTON Jessica Leigh
Published: June 2023

Objective. This study discusses the issue of rehabilitation and the lived reality of female offenders serving short-term sentences who are excluded from rehabilitation programmes. This exclusion ill-equips the women from reforming their criminal behaviours leading to a life of recidivism. It also examines Bourdieu’s theory of habitus to identify a suitably unifying theoretical framework to analyse female criminality and the link between short-term sentences and recidivism. Material and methods. The explorative and ethnographic lens gives voice to social realities of the offender’s punishment, rehabilitation (or lack thereof), reintegration, and recidivism. As female offenders only constitute 3% of the correctional population in South Africa, the sample was limited to ten female offenders. Results. While research on female criminality has just starting to receive attention in South Africa, rehabilitation programmes are still mostly geared toward the reform of criminal behaviour amongst male offenders and a gender-sensitive correctional programme has been overlooked. Ironically by default, female offenders serving short-term sentences are further overlooked as they are excluded from rehabilitation programmes. Conclusion. The study makes a case that a gender-sensitive rehabilitation programme (with a focus on empowering women as decision makers capable of acquiring competence in areas such as motherhood, education, and skills development) needs to be available to all females entering the penal and corrective system. Without being equipped to deal with a variety of challenges which may affect adjustment to life outside the correctional facility and maintain their reformative behaviours, a great risk of recidivism for female offenders arises. Keywords: rehabilitation, recidivism, female offenders, short-term sentences, exclusion.
A PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE OF PRISONERS IN ROMANIAN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Authors: CRÎNGUȘ Costin-Marian , LE Thi Kim Dung
Published: June 2023

Objectives. The aim of the study is to create a psychological profile of inmates by assessing personality dimensions based on the duration of their sentences, in order to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of incarceration on individuals' psychological aspects. Material and methods. The data used were collected between July 2021 and August 2022. A total of 857 participants were selected from prisons. The data were stored in the EXCEL 2019 program and processed in the SPSS 26.0 statistical program. All data were analyzed at the group level. The instruments used in the study were: the Freiburg Personality Inventory revised form (FPI-R) that contains 12 dimensions and an item from the Omnibus questionnaire (duration of sentence). Results. In order to compare the effect of the duration of incarceration on personality, a statistical ANOVA analysis was performed. The 857 participants were divided into three groups based on the duration of their sentence. According to the results, inmates with a sentence duration of less than 3 years indicated significantly higher levels of life satisfaction and social orientation scales, compared to respondents with a sentence duration over 3 years (F (2,844) = 13.460, p = .000). Regarding the dimension of solicitation, inmates with a sentence duration of less than 3 years scored significantly higher than those with a sentence duration over 3 years (p = .000). Conclusions. The research results show that support and rehabilitation interventions should take into account the relationship between personality dimensions and the duration of sentence. Keywords: personality, inmates, incarceration, prison.
From Shaking Hands to [Shaking] Elbows: Hadith Reviewed From The Theory of Maqashid Syaria in Indonesia’s Covid-19 Period
Authors: Salda Maulana Iban , Rijal Syamsul , Ihksan Nurul , Fadhil Ismuhul
Published: June 2023

This article discusses the shifting of hadith eyes while shaking hands and the phenomenon of changing the practice of shaking hands to elbow greetings initiated by the Indonesian government in 2020. Sri Mulyani (Minister of Finance) and Ma'ruf Amin (Vice President) practiced how to shake hands during the Corona Virus outbreak with elbow greetings, considering Indonesia occupies the first position in the spread of Coronavirus in Southeast Asia. The elbow greeting is opposed to the Sunnah, and the Prophet Muhammad taught his people to shake hands by shaking hands by the hadith of the Prophet narrated by Abu Daud.  This paper uses the qualitative descriptive method of Maqashid Sharia theory, namely contextualizing verses with social conditions, which aims to find benefits and reduce harm in Indonesian society. The results of research using Maqashid Sharia theory in the phenomenon of elbow greeting practice have not been well elaborated so the practice of elbow greetings has not been able to minimize the spread of the Corona Virus in Indonesia with positive koban data and deaths continue to increase. The criteria for goodness and mudharatan in changing the practice of shaking hands to elbow greetings were not met, considering that there are some more important and precarious 'uzur elements that are not implemented by the Indonesian government.
Interpretation of Istitha'ah in Tafsir Al-Azhar and Its Relevance to the Implementation of Indonesian Hajj Pilgrimage During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Rahman Pathur , Maulani Maulani
Published: June 2023

This paper explains the meaning of istitha'ah in the interpretation of al-Azhar and its relevance to the implementation of the Indonesian pilgrimage during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is library research, using the research methodology of maudhu'I interpretation. The primary source in this research is the book of Tafsir Al-Azhar written by Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah and published by the Nurul Islam Foundation Jakarta in 1982. This study found that the meaning of istitha'ah in the interpretation of al-Azhar is the provision of piety, because according to Buya Hamka the best provision is piety to Allah SWT. Therefore, the author concludes that the concept of istitha'ah offered by Buya Hamka in the interpretation of al-Azhar seems irrelevant if it is applied to the implementation of the pilgrimage during the Covid-19 pandemic, because it is not in harmony with the concept of al-maqasid al-syariah which is centered on to the five benefits, especially the benefit of the soul of Hifzh an-nafs. In addition, Buya Hamka's experience when performing the hajj pilgrimage in 1927 is also impossible to apply at this time, considering the differences in legal rules. Theoretically, this research is expected to contribute to the development of Islamic studies, especially in the field of interpretation, while practically this research is expected to provide scientific explanations to the wider community regarding the problems of implementing the Indonesian Hajj during the Covid-19 pandemic
Mengkonsumsi Makanan Halal Perspektif Al-Qur’an: Telaah Semantik-Historis QS Al-Baqarah ayat 168
Authors: Syahputra Afrizal El Adzim , Faizin Nur , Safik Abduloh , Ma'ali Abul
Published: June 2023

Consuming Halal Food from the Perspective of the Qur'an: A Semantic-Historical Study QS. Al-Baqarah verse 168This paper aims to analyze the meaning of halal in QS. Al-Baqarah (2) verse 168 with a semantic-historical approach. The enrichment of the concept of halal food in the Qur'an is important, especially for researchers in the field of Al-Qur'an and commentary. This research is a literature review with a semantic-historical analysis paradigm in QS Al-Baqarah (2): 168. This study found that based on a semantic approach, the word "halal" in this verse includes two words that are collocated (side by side) with the word "thayyib" . Halal consumption along with orders to stay away from satanic steps. This connotatively means that Allah SWT wants humans to be physically and spiritually healthy. Historically, this verse is related to the culture of Arab society which considers certain animals as sacred animals. They equate their position with the idols that are worshiped. This verse came down to rectify this wrong view
Contextualization of Hadith about Tolerance for Religious and Cultural Diversity
Authors: Alkadri Alkadri , Arifin Zarul , Anwar Harles
Published: June 2023

This study aims to understand the contextualization of hadith regarding tolerance to religious and cultural diversity with a focus on the meaning of the text, the historical context of tolerance at the time of the Prophet and the contextualization of hadiths . Data analysis was in the form of content analysis. It was found that first, there were six editorials of hadith tolerance using the word samaha which means compassion, generosity and is equated with the word patient. Second, the historical context of the prophet's tolerance attitude was recorded in building a pluralist society in the form of forgiveness, good prejudice, recognizing other religions and cooperate with each other. Third, the contextualization of the hadith that the basic concept of Islam in a pluralist society must be based on the principles of living in harmony, peace and prioritizing spirituality and humanity and ignoring group subjectivity. Departing from this finding, the universality of Islamic teachings is able to respond to the social reality of Indonesian society through religious tolerance in cultural and religious diversity