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Key Aspects in Designing High-Throughput Workflows in Electrocatalysis Research: A Case Study on IrCo Mixed-Metal Oxides
Authors: Przybysz Joanna Magdalena , Jenewein Ken , Minichová Mária , Hrbek Tomáš , Böhm Thomas , Priamushko Tatiana , Cherevko Serhiy
Published: September 2024

With the growing interest of the electrochemical community in high-throughput (HT) experimentation as a powerful tool in accelerating materials discovery, the implementation of HT methodologies and the design of HT workflows has gained traction. We identify 6 aspects essential to HT workflow design in electrochemistry and beyond to ease the incorporation of HT methods in the community’s research and to assist in their improvement. We study IrCo mixed-metal oxides (MMOs) for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in acidic media using the mentioned aspects to provide a practical example of possible workflow design pitfalls and strategies to counteract them.
Influence of Branched Ligand Architectures on Nanoparticle Interactions with Lipid Bilayers
Authors: Huang-Zhu Carlos , Van Lehn Reid
Published: September 2024

Gold nanoparticles functionalized with organic cationic ligands have shown promise as biomedical agents, but their interactions with cellular membranes are not yet well-understood and design rules for ligands that promote desired cellular interactions are lacking. Past experimental studies have demonstrated that ligand lipophilicity, quantified by the ligand end group partition coefficients, can be used as a descriptor for predicting nano–bio interactions, but such a descriptor is incapable accounting for ligand architecture, such as chain branching. To probe the effects of ligand end architecture on ligand-lipid interactions, we perform molecular dynamics simulations to investigate how ligand alkyl chain branching modulates thermodynamics and mechanisms of nanoparticle adsorption to lipid membranes. We designed four pairs of 2 nm diameter gold nanoparticles where each pair had ligand end groups with similar lipophilicity but varying alkyl chain architecture (e.g., one long alkyl chain vs two short chains) to isolate branching effects from lipophilicity. Free energy calculations and mechanistic insight revealed that alkyl end group branching can decrease free energy barriers for adsorption by disrupting ligand monolayer packing, increasing end group protrusions that lead to favorable ligand intercalation with minimal membrane disruption. Furthermore, increased end group branching promotes adsorption by increasing the exposure of nonpolar surface area to water, which results in a greater reduction of free energy upon exposure to the nonpolar core of the lipid bilayer. These results show that ligand chain architecture can modulate nano–bio interactions, limiting the exclusive use of lipophilicity as a sole descriptor to predict cellular uptake of surface-functionalized nanoparticles.
Novel O,N,O-coordinated organofluoroboron probe for amyloid detection: Insight from experiment and theory
Authors: Hajda Agata , Petrusevich Elizaveta , Zaleśny Robert , Ośmiałowski Borys , Olesiak-Bańska Joanna
Published: September 2024

This work presents the results of photophysical studies for a newly synthesized BF-based organoboron dye of D-A-D topology. The one- and two-photon properties of the dye are compared with D-A parent compound and commercially available amyloid marker: Methoxy-X04. We demonstrate that the new dye exhibits better optical properties upon binding to amyloids than Methoxy-X04, including emission above 600 nm, higher values of 2PA cross section, broader excitation range and higher increment of emission intensity upon binding to amyloids. All these data demonstrate that the new probe is interesting scaffold for application in two-photon microscopy and amyloid staining.
Spatial Analysis of Waste Management Facility Distribution Using GIS
Authors: Arsanti Vidyana , Kharisma Rizqi Sukma , Ardiansyah Ivan , Nugroho Bayu , Ihsan Fajruna Muhammad , Zahra Deswanti Luthfia , Fais Al Qori Muhammad
Published: September 2024

Recently, waste has become an extraordinary phenomenon that has attracted the attention of all levels of society: authorities, local governments, environmentalists, and regional stakeholders at the village level. Based on DIY Regional Regulation No. 3 of 2013 concerning the Management of Household Waste and Waste Similar to Household Waste and Sleman Regency Regional Regulation No. 6 of 2023 concerning the Implementation of Waste Management, efforts to minimize the amount of waste are made by each waste bank collaborating with TPS3R in Sleman Regency. Based on temporary data from 178 waste banks, there are 97 active waste banks and 32 TPS3R in Sleman Regency. The objectives of this study are (1) To determine the distribution pattern of active waste banks in Sleman Regency and (2) To determine the accessibility of active waste banks to TPS3R locations. This study uses the nearest neighbour analysis method, and the accessibility of active waste bank locations to TPS3R locations is measured using the buffering method—data processing using a Geographic Information System (GIS). The results of this study indicate (1) the distribution pattern of active waste banks in Sleman Regency based on the nearest neighbour ratio value is 0.861485 (<1), indicating a spatial pattern that tends to be clustered or spread in groups; (2) the accessibility of active waste banks to the TPS3R location has not shown an even pattern, from 32 TPS3R only 10 TPS3R have two waste banks, the rest 0 - 8 waste banks. The buffering distance shows that the closer the two locations are, the more effective and efficient waste management will be, with a maximum accessibility distance of 4.1 km.
Taslima Nasrin’s Lajja: A Failure of Communist Ideology
Authors: Bhagat Amit Kumar
Published: September 2024

An in-depth analytical study of Taslima Nasrin’s Lajja (Shame) reveals that religious fanaticism plays a very derogatory role in dividing human beings on the basis of religion and inciting them to destroy their lives. She depicts a Hindu family which believed in communist ideology and cherished a number of hopes for security, liberty and equality in East Pakistan. Suranjan, the mouthpiece of Nasrin and the incarnation of Jimmy Porter, is a leftist intellectual; dreaming of humanity for Hindu Minority in Bangladesh. But he found that Hindus’ lives were badly impacted by the events between 1947 to 1992 during which social taboos and religion became the basis of politics and the country became an Islamic state marginalizing the minorities mostly Hindus. He gathered a number of persecutions in his heart and mind; and never retaliated till the abduction of his real sister. This incident brought out his hidden anger and hatred for Muslim Majority and he retaliated against them. He joined the Hindu organization to demolish the mosques and raped a Muslim whore very brutally to take revenge of his sister’s abduction. His family suffered such irreparable losses that it was forced to leave Bangladesh for India. Nasrin dares to condemn the Muslim fanatics and makes a universal appeal to human beings to live with love, peace and harmony thwarting political manipulations in the name of religion.
Pengaruh Capital Structure, Likuiditas, Profitabilitas, dan Firms Size terhadap Earnings Quality
Authors: Dewi Siska
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to prove how the effect of capital structure, liquidity, profitability and company size on earnings quality. This study uses an analytical method, namely multiple linear regression with a quantitative approach. The samples in this study were 14 property and real estate sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019-2022 period from a total population of 86 companies. The results of this study prove that capital structure and profitability partially have a significant negative effect on earnings quality, liquidity partially has no effect on earnings quality, company size partially has a significant positive effect on earnings quality. Capital structure, liquidity, profitability and company size simultaneously affect earnings quality. In accordance with the results of this study, investors should pay more attention to the capital structure, profitability and company size of a company because these three things can affect earnings quality.
VISUALIZATION - AN AMAZING PROCESS TO REMEMBER PERMANENTLY
Authors: Sharma Vinod
Published: September 2024

Visualization is a strong support to have a powerful and permanent memory,memory in the brain is the combination of two pieces of information; this is what we call association. If we use this association methodically, we can remember everything we want to remember. The importance of remembering anything lies in being able to recall it at the right time. To recall any information, a question is needed. Notice that to remember anything stored in your memory, we ask a related question. In exams, questions are asked, which include a part of any information, and the related information is written in the answers.The ability to remember well and completely depends on how the information is combined. If we can somehow link pieces of information so that one piece helps recall the other, we will be able to remember most things. In education memorization can also be called as 4th dimension of education.As a car has four wheels , education has four dimensions: reading, writing, understanding, and memorizing. We often excel at reading, writing, and understanding, but we struggle with memorizing effectively. Consequently, we never forget how to read, write, and understand, but we often forget what we've memorized. This is why we need to keep repeating information to retain it, making memorization the most time-consuming part of studying. The traditional method of repetition or rote learning is outdated. Fundamentally, the brain registers information in four ways, converting it into memory. This process is called memorization.
STUDYING THE FEATURES OF ACCUMULATION OF FLAVONOIDS IN WORMWOOD HERB OF BITTER SYNANTROPIC FLORA OF THE ROSTOV REGION
Authors: Selivanova Y.A. , Dyakova N.A. , Slivkin A.I. , Vervikina A.A.
Published: September 2024

Anthropogenic impact on medicinal plants is an important factor that affects the synthesis of secondary metabolites. With an increase in anthropogen-ic load, additional synthesis of secondary metabolites increases, primarily flavonoids, which play an important and obvious role in protecting plants from stress. The aim of the study was to study the features of the accumulation of flavonoids in the herb wormwood synanthropic flora of the Rostov region. Material and methods. Samples of medicinal plant material of wormwood herb collected in Morozovsky district of Rostov region were studied. Wormwood herb was collected and dried during the beginning of flowering (end of June - beginning of July 2021). The content of the sum of flavonoids in terms of rutin in selected samples of wormwood herb was determined three times by the standard pharmacopoeial method on a spectrophotometer SF-2000. Results. The study of vegetable raw materials harvested in the roadside zone of a slow road (IV category) with slow traffic and a railway showed a di-rect dependence on a decrease in the content of flavonoids with an increase in the distance from highways. Conclusion. According to the studies, it can be concluded that moderate anthropogenic impact, which is characterized by the release of various eco-toxicants into the environment, can induce the biosynthesis of flavonol compounds. However, under conditions of complex toxic stress (near the cate-gory IA highway with high transport traffic), the plant antioxidant system may be inhibited, which is expressed by the suppression of the production of polyphenols.
STUDY AND SELECTION OF A MODEL SOLUTION CONTAINING ANTIBIOTICS TO DEVELOP AN EAR DROP TO TREAT OTITIS MEDIA
Authors: Balloul Ghadeer
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear, it happens in the space behind the eardrum which contains the tiny vibrating bones of the ear. it divided into acute otitis media (AOM), suppurative otitis media (SOM) and otitis media with effusion (OME). Otitis is the most common specific disease in children, children aged 0–12 registered in 62 practices (1 March 2019–29 February 2020) and (1 March 2020–28 February 2021) were includ-ed, and secondly, the problem of treating acute otitis media in of adults remains one of the most urgent problems of modern otolaryngology, treat-ment may begin with clear up pain and sometimes, antibiotics are used to clear the infection. The aim of the study – development of a therapeutic solution containing an antibiotic from fluoroquinolones group for the treatment of acute otitis media. Material and methods. Viscometer VPZH-2 0.39 EKROS, RUSSIA, Milwaukee MC120 PRO pH Monitor, Electronic stirrer. Analytical scales Sartogosm CE224-S. Preparation of HEC solutions, preparation of HPMC solutions. polymer solutions prepared according to USP standards. Results. The physical characteristics of the obtained mixtures were studied and the compositions of the model mixtures are shown. The solution, which contains benzyl alcohol, ofloxacin as active ingredients and HPMC with 70% ethanol as excipients, is fully meets the requirements of ear drops. Conclusions. Solution, which contains benzyl alcohol, ofloxacin as active ingredients and HPMC with 70% ethanol as excipients, has suitable viscosity and pH, which are fully meets the requirements of ear drops.
STUDY OF THE ACCUMULATION OF GALLIUM-68-LABELED FOLIC ACID CONJUGATES IN VARIOUS ETIOLOGIES INFLAMMATION FOCI
Authors: Lunyova K.A. , Larenkov A.A. , Rakhimov M.G. , Lunev A.S. , Klementyeva O.E. , Vasilevich F.I. , Machulkin A.E.
Published: September 2024

In recent years, folate receptors have been considered as a target for radiopharmaceutical drugs. For this purpose, new, previously unexplored com-pounds based on folic acid were synthesized. Objective. Study of the accumulation of gallium-68-labeled folic acid conjugates in various etiologies inflammation foci. Material and methods. The objects of the research were folic acid derivatives labeled with gallium-68. Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis was chosen as a pathology model. Acute inflammatory processes of soft tissues of septic and aseptic etiology were selected as differential models. Results. The results obtained in the study showed a significantly elevated level of accumulation in the juvenile idiopathic arthritis focus compared to healthy rat paws and accumulation in the foci of differential models of the inflammatory process, which confirms the macrophage-mediated pathway of accumulation of the studied compounds. Conclusion. The data obtained allow us to conclude about the diagnostic potential of radiolabeled conjugates based on folic acid in the radionuclide di-agnosis of rheumatoid and other diseases characterized by a pronounced macrophage immune response.
Bebida nutracéutica de cálices de jamaica con diferente pigmentación
Authors: SalinasSalinas-Moreno Yolanda , García-Salinas Carolina , Gálvez-Marroquín Luis Antonio , Andrade-González Isaac
Published: September 2024

Los cálices de jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) poseen abundantes compuestos fenólicos a los que se atribuyen beneficios terapéuticos múltiples. El objetivo del estudio fue desarrollar una bebida nutraceútica a partir de extractos de Hs de genotipos con pigmentación y composición fitoquímica diferentes, con características sensoriales aceptadas por el consumidor y con elevado contenido de antioxidantes. Cálices de tres cultivares con pigmentación roja intensa, roja clara y sin pigmentación se utilizaron para preparar extractos acuosos que se mezclaron en diferentes proporciones para lograr bebidas con un contenido estandarizado de antocianinas (CAT). Se obtuvieron cuatro formulaciones de bebida denotadas como B1, B2, B3 y B4, que se sometieron a pruebas de aceptación global a través de diferentes variables sensoriales. Las variables determinadas en las bebidas fueron: color, pH, acidez titulable (AT), fenoles solubles totales (FST), CAT, proantocianindinas (PAs) y capacidad antioxidante (CA). El CAT en las bebidas varió entre 23 y 24.9 mg de antocianina por porción de 240 ml. El color y la AT de las bebidas fueron estadísticamente diferentes de acuerdo con la medición objetiva, pero sensorialmente no se detectaron diferencias. Las bebidas B1 y B4, formuladas con mezclas de los tres cultivares, fueron las de mayor contenido de FST y CA, además tuvieron mejor aroma y sabor. La incorporación de extractos de cálices sin pigmentos en la formulación de bebidas de jamaica, mejora sus características sensoriales y su contenido de antioxidantes.
ESTÁGIO SUPERVISIONADO EM GESTÃO ESCOLAR NO CENTRO PEDAGÓGICO/UFMG: DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS PARA COLÉGIOS DE APLICAÇÃO
Authors: Chaves Luiza Santana , Sala Marcos
Published: September 2024

Existem diversos modelos de gestão escolar ao redor do mundo. Em se tratando de colégios de aplicação (CAp), a gestão é feita por docentes, muitos dos quais não receberam treinamento ou preparo prévio
FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES DE SURDOS NO BRASIL
Authors: Cruz Maurício Rocha , Lage Aline Lima da Silveira , Kelman Celeste Azulay , Melo Érica Ferreira , Salgado Gabriela Serenini Prado Santos , Garcia Kamilla Fonseca Lemes , Lobo Lilia Ferreira , Vieira-Machado Lucyenne Matos da Costa , Castro Mariana Gonçalves Ferreira de , Nóbrega Renata Celino da , Carvalho Rodrigo França , Tavares Talita Nabas , Silva Thábio de Almeida
Published: September 2024

Em 15, 16 e 17 de junho de 2021 foi realizado o I Encontro Nacional sobre Formação de Professores de Surdos (I ENFPS). Esta foi uma iniciativa do Grupo de Pesquisa Formação de Professores (de) Surdos. O GPFPS tem como objetivo principal pesquisar a formação e a atuação de professores (de) surdos na educação brasileira, é sediado no Instituto Nacional de Educação de Surdos (INES), cadastrado no CNPq e é composto por profissionais e estudantes que estão em diferentes instituições.
O objetivo do evento foi colaborar com a produção e a expansão do conhecimento a respeito da formação de professores de surdos no Brasil por meio de debates realizados nas mesas-redondas, na divulgação de trabalhos e na publicação de um livro relacionado ao evento.
Aprender a acompañar a los atletas digitales amateurs mexicanos.
Authors: Flores Iván
Published: September 2024

In this article, a digital ethnography is adapted for fieldwork with amateur and semi-professional digital athletes in Mexico. Although much has been written about research mediated by digital technologies, most of this literature is in English, with few cases that enable reflection on the situations and experiences of Mexican users. The article takes up the issue of putting one’s body on the line and building a presence in the construction of the ethnographic field. One of the hypotheses that guided the research was that, in the process of becoming a digital athlete, the notion of value is associated with the way in which failure is redefined in the learning curve that Mexican players face.
Componer y fragmentar la utopía comunitaria. Vivir la autonomía entre sueños y decepciones
Authors: Rizo Gutiérrez Delázkar
Published: September 2024

The aim of this article is to discuss the practices, rules, hopes, and setbacks associated with building community autonomy in San Isidro de la Libertad, Chiapas, based on my own ethnographic experience and that of three young community members. Certain local practices lend political power to the project of autonomy, including milpa farming, saint celebrations, citizen assemblies, and shared family meals. The redefinition of these practices in a collective narrative of the past, present, and future of the town is an ongoing process that I refer to as the “utopianizing of traditional life.” These practices, in turn, give shape to the ideal subject of the community utopia, one who embodies hope but also reflects, provokes, and comes from multiple fragmentations.
Ejido El Porvenir en Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California. Trazas históricas de una comunidad agrícola
Authors: Ruiz Ríos Rogelio
Published: September 2024

The founding and development of Ejido El Porvenir in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, is the topic of this article. This farming community is one of the Mexican government’s land redistribution projects. In the analysis, historic events of the community are analyzed along with the community’s expectations in this border region, the corporatism of the Mexican government, the pressures of the regional market, private enterprise, competition with neighboring communities, and weather events. The research draws on government and private archives, literature and newspapers, and memories and testimonies both physical and digital.
Mediterranean Burning: Harragas and Poetic Protest in Khaled Mattawa’s Mare Nostrum
Authors: Mehta Brinda
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT: Libyan American author Khaled Mattawa’s chapbook Mare Nostrum describes the Mediterranean Sea as a delimiting necro-geography of migratory routes from the Global South. In this poetic collection, migrant bodies become necro-bodies along these negating seaways in deadly marine warfare against them. The essay sets out to examine the Mediterranean’s “aquatic necro-spaces” created by its lethal influence on migratory crossings between its shores to describe the sea’s agency on the desecrated necro-corporeality of abjected migrants or Harragas from the Central and eastern Mediterranean. I argue that these Mediterranean passages as necro-routes termed ‘hrig or harga in Arabic are engulfed in the problematics of burning—a reference to the ever-increasing irregular sea migrations that “burn” distances from Africa to Europe; the burning of the environment in the Mediterranean basin because of a serious ecological crisis; the burning of migrant or harrag flesh through the bio-tech imprint of Europe’s surveillance industry; and the poet’s own burning desire to expose this dual tragedy in searing verse. Mattawa adds another dimension to the trope of burning by including verses on the burning geographies of the Mediterranean in an Anglophone framing. These necro-routes refer to the treacherous pathways of irregular migration as well as the perilous trajectories of eco-devastation in the region.
Every Story Has a Wall: Structures of State Surveillance in Jamaican Fiction
Authors: Page Kezia
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT: Using three novels, Michelle Cliff’s No Telephone to Heaven , Diana McCaulay’s Dog Heart , and Kei Miller’s Augustown , set mostly in Kingston, Jamaica, the essay addresses the physical structures created by the imperative to contain blackness in the city of Kingston in particular. The essay argues that engineering space in this way for the control and restraint of black people has proliferated through the passing of time and the evolution of the city and has had a long-term impact on those who build the walls and those whom the walls are meant to contain. In addition to the novels, the essay engages history, city studies, and geography. It posits that surveillance (as well as resisting and coopting it) is at the center of the city’s dynamic and that from the moment it was initiated it was resisted. The texts show how walls, both physical and ideological, have functioned as generative installations within the city’s surveillance machineries spawning multiple corollaries that we can think of as Kingston’s cultural-political space.
Role of Medical Thoracoscopy in undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion with low Adenosine Deaminase level: Prospective Observational study in a tertiary care hospital from Eastern India
Authors: Anupam Patra  , Ritabrata Mitra  , Swapnendu Misra  , Ankan Bandyopadhyay  , Amitabha Sengupta  , Sudipta Pandit
Published: September 2024

Background: Establishing the etiology of exudative pleural effusions in low ADA level (<40IU/L) often requires biopsies from the pleura. Medical thoracoscopy (MT) is a minimally invasive procedure performed under local anesthesia. Aim: To assess diagnostic yield of medical thoracoscopy in undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion with low ADA (<40 IU/L). To detect the association of pleural fluid ADA in different thoracoscopic diagnosis. Methods: This was a prospective observational study over a period of one year. Patients with undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion were enrolled in the study. MT was performed with rigid thoracoscope (OptymetCE0197) under local anesthesia. ADA level of pleural fluid was noted. Pleural biopsy material was subjected to histopathology examination and culture for mycobacteria along with cartridge‑based nucleic acid amplification test for TB. Incidence of percentage of tuberculosis and malignancy in low ADA level was calculated. Results: 106 patients with undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion underwent thoracoscopy of which were 56 male and 50 female. MT was able to establish the diagnosis in 96 cases, providing a diagnostic yield of 90.5%. Pleural TB contributed to 35.8% of undiagnosed pleural effusions in the present study. The mean ADA value was 33.9 and 19.6 in tuberculosis and malignant pleural effusion respectively which was found to be statistically significant. Among patients diagnosed as tuberculosis Mycobacterial Tuberculosis was detected on CBNAAT in 18%, while CBNAAT was negative in 82% cases. A cut off 28.5 IU/L for pleural fluid ADA, the sensitivity and specificity were 88.5% and 76.7% respectively based on receiver‑operating characteristic analysis (AUC0.88). Conclusion: Medical Thoracoscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion. It is a simple and safe procedure without significant morbidity and mortality. Thoracoscopy should be done as soon as possible in low ADA value whenever it is available. As significant number of tuberculosis patients are seen in even in low ADA(<40IU/L) setting.
Exploring the impact of AI-driven and blockchain-enabled tax filing systems on smes in the era of technological innovation: A review of benefits, challenges, and adoption barriers
Authors: Justina Eweala Abubakar  , Samuel Omokhafe Yusuf  , Godbless Ocran  , Peprah Owusu  , Prosper Onagie Yusuf  , Adedamola Hadassah Paul-Adeleye
Published: September 2024

The emergence of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) presents transformative opportunities for tax compliance, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These technologies promise to enhance tax system accuracy, efficiency, and transparency. However, their adoption is accompanied by significant challenges and barriers. This review analyzes the benefits, challenges, and future prospects of integrating AI and blockchain technologies into tax systems, with a focus on their impact on SMEs. It seeks to provide insights into how these technologies can reshape tax compliance and identify areas requiring further research. The review revealed that AI enhances accuracy and compliance through advanced predictive models and explainable AI, while blockchain ensures transparency and trust with its immutable ledger and smart contracts. Despite these benefits, SMEs face technical and financial constraints, such as high implementation costs and integration complexities. Regulatory and legal challenges, including evolving tax laws and data privacy requirements, further complicate adoption. Additionally, resistance to new technologies and skill gaps within SMEs hinder widespread implementation. Scalability and customization issues also pose significant barriers. In conclusion, AI and blockchain technologies substantially improve tax compliance but come with notable challenges. These technologies promise enhanced accuracy and efficiency for SMEs, yet overcoming barriers related to cost, integration, and regulation is essential for successful adoption. It was recommended that future research should focus on developing SME-specific solutions, addressing regulatory adaptations, and conducting comparative analyses of traditional versus AI-driven tax systems. By tackling these areas, stakeholders can better support SMEs in leveraging AI and blockchain technologies for more effective and transparent tax compliance.
Power of molecules: The morphological-informational content of matter
Authors: Bruno Riccardi
Published: September 2024

Among the many questions that have occupied scholars of all historical periods for thousands of years, the question regarding the origin and evolution of matter is the most debated and far from having obtained a definitive answer. If we exclude the theories proposed by quantum physics, which are considered the most plausible, for the rest we are groping in the dark. In this article I’m going to try to give some answers, both on the mechanism of formation of molecules, and on their functional significance, without having the presumption of giving positive answers. It should be considered an invitation to discussion, a rational comparison, among those interested in the topic. In the article, I draw attention to an aspect, which I consider fundamental, and on which I have published several works. This is the mode of iteration, communication and recognition between molecules, which is the fundamental stage to obtain any materially detectable and significant result for the emergence of new entities. It is also the event that allows random evolution and without an apparent preordained or pre-established end. Even if the ultimate goal of this complex evolutionary activity is unknown to us, we cannot avoid seeking it.
Value-at-risk modeling of naira exchange rates
Authors: Ibidapo Ayobami Adeyiola  , OlaOluwa Simon Yaya
Published: September 2024

The naira exchange rate has experienced extreme volatility, and the use of derivatives to control interest rates and currency risks has grown quickly. These developments have made risk management research necessary. To this effect, this paper investigated the optimal volatility model that offers the best VaR forecasts and minimizes expected loss in the Naira exchange rate. The data was collected from FX time and consisted of the Euro to Naira exchange and the daily closing rate of the US dollar to Naira exchange rate from 24/10/2016 to 15/06/2018. These data were estimated using different symmetric and asymmetric GARCH models. The finding shows that there is less volatility in the USD to Naira exchange rate compared to the Euro to Naira exchange rate. The study shows that SPLINE- GJR under skewed student t distribution is the optimal model for the Euro to Naira exchange rate while GARCH is the optimal model for the US dollar to Naira exchange rate. This study suggests that model risk assessments be given careful consideration by regulators, banks, and other stakeholders and integrated into the process of operational and regulatory design.
Community service initiative: Empowering Mothers in Wongsorejo, Banyuwangi, East Java to Prevent Stunting Through Education and Complementary Feeding Circle Demonstrations
Authors: Stefanie Jasper Hamindo  , Farhan Naufal Adiyatma  , Roy Novri Ramadhan  , Alfia Indah Dewi Alfina  , Silvia Maya Ananta  , Nurani Zulfa Zakiya  , Tyaswara Endah Sayekti  , Muhammad Thoriq  , Gadis Meinar Sari  , Sundari Indah Wiyasihati
Published: September 2024

The challenge of stunting in Indonesia remains critical, with the National Basic Health Research of 2018 indicating a high prevalence rate of 30.8%. Addressing stunting effectively requires targeted interventions and behavior change strategies. This community service project aimed to tackle stunting in Wongsorejo, Banyuwangi, East Java, through a comprehensive approach focused on nutrition and complementary feeding practices. The initiative was structured around three main activities: a seminar on stunting, counseling on complementary feeding, and a cooking demonstration. The seminar aimed to enhance understanding of stunting, including its causes, consequences, and preventive measures, with a specific focus on the role of mothers. The counseling sessions were designed to educate mothers about the implementation of complementary feeding circles to ensure their infants receive adequate nutrition. The cooking demonstration provided practical guidance on preparing nutritious complementary foods using local ingredients. This community service project targeted mothers in the Wongsorejo area, along with representatives from local health centers and community leaders. The objective was to improve knowledge and practices related to stunting prevention, nutrition, and healthy feeding habits. Methods included educational seminars, interactive counseling, and practical demonstrations. Overall, this project seeks to empower mothers with the necessary knowledge and skills to combat stunting, thereby contributing to improved child health and nutrition in the Wongsorejo community. The effectiveness of these activities was evaluated through pre- and post-intervention assessments.
Assessing human resources for health under the national health mission in Madurai
Authors: Anusuya M  , Soundarapandian
Published: September 2024

The study explores the investment and management of Human Resources for Health (HRH) under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Madurai from 2022 to 2026. By analyzing secondary data from NHM reports and district profiles, the study provides insights into how financial resources have been allocated to support healthcare personnel in both urban and rural areas. The findings highlight a significant and strategic increase in financial investments aimed at enhancing the healthcare workforce. Urban areas experienced fluctuating funding patterns, which reflect adjustments to emerging needs and policy changes. In contrast, rural areas saw a steady and substantial increase in investments, underscoring a focused effort to improve healthcare delivery and support for healthcare workers in these regions. The study also notes a rising trend in investments for training and capacity-building programs, particularly in rural areas, indicating a targeted strategy to address disparities and enhance service quality. The commitment to increasing both remuneration and incentives for healthcare workers, especially Community Health Officers, reflects a broader goal of strengthening the rural healthcare system. Overall, the article demonstrates a robust commitment to improving healthcare access and quality in Madurai through substantial investments in HRH. This strategic approach aims to bridge regional disparities, enhance service delivery, and ensure that all residents, regardless of their location, benefit from better healthcare services.
Crenças e atitudes linguísticas de estudantes indígenas do curso de letras da UFGD
Authors: Camata de Lima Camila , Tavares Marilze
Published: September 2024

Este estudo tem como objetivo investigar aspectos relativos às crenças e atitudes que estudantes indígenas matriculados no Curso de Letras da UFGD manifestam em relação à língua portuguesa e à língua materna (Guarani ou Kaiowá) bem como outras questões referentes a possíveis dificuldades linguísticas e não linguísticas enfrentadas para permanecer na universidade. A metodologia utilizada foi a de aplicação de questionário com perguntas objetivas e perguntas abertas a um grupo de 09 estudantes indígenas que se dispuseram voluntariamente a participar da pesquisa. O trabalho se fundamenta, teoricamente, nos estudos de Lambert; Lambert (1981), Moreno Fernandes (1998), Maher (2007), Bagno (2007), Lagares (2018) entre outros. Dentre os resultados obtidos, verificou-se que a preocupação em aperfeiçoar a proficiência em língua portuguesa é um dos principais motivos que levam os estudantes ao Curso de Letras, e, ao mesmo tempo, é falta de domínio completo dessa língua a principal dificuldade desses estudantes para se manterem no curso; além disso, os participantes relatam situações de preconceito em relação às línguas indígenas utilizadas, e demonstram, eles mesmos, algumas avaliações negativas em relação à língua materna indígena.
Futilidades sentimentais
Authors: Colman Nycolas Cortez
Published: September 2024

Futilidades sentimentais
A imaginação educada, de Northrop Frye
Authors: Rocha João Mário Nascimento
Published: September 2024

FRYE, Northrop. A Imaginação Educada. Tradução de Adriel Teixeira, Bruno Geraidine e Cristiano Gomes. Campinas, São Paulo: Vide Editorial, 2017.
The Influence Of Supervisory And Organizational Commitment On Employee Performance
Authors: Abdul Rahman  , Agung Indriansyah
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study was the effect of supervision and organizational commitment on employee performance at Grasindo Book Store Lubuk Linggau.. The formulation of the problem of this research is whether supervision and organizational commitment on employee   performance at Grasindo Book Store Lubuk Linggau.. The population and samples used were 60 employees. This study uses quantitative research methods. The results obtained 1) Supervision has a positive and partially significant effect on employee performance with tcount = 4.905 > ttable = 1.674   significant    0.000    <0.05. 2)Organizational Commitment has a partially significant positive effect on employee performance with tcount = 5.060 > ttable = 1.674 significant 0.000 <0.05. 3) Supervision and Organizational Commitment have a significant positive effect simultaneously on Employee Performance with Fcount = 18.127 > Ftable = 3.18 significant 0.000 <0.05. The conclusion is that supervision and organizational commitment have a positive and significant effect partially and simultaneously on employee performance at Grasindo Book Store Lubuk Linggau.
Penerapan Algoritma K-Means Clustering Untuk Harga Rumah di Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Nuraeni Septiani  , Saeful Anwar  , Ruli Herdiana
Published: September 2024

The price of a house is the value or cost assigned to a residential property, usually expressed in a certain currency. Home prices are determined by various factors, such as location, size, condition, facilities owned, as well as market factors such as demand and competition. House prices are a useful tool for analyzing and understanding the housing market in a given area by displaying information about house prices in that area in an organized and easy-to-read format. The k-means clustering algorithm is used to classify house price data based on features such as location, size, type of house, and so on. The purpose of using the k-means clustering algorithm is to find out the price differences between groups and determine the appropriate price for each group. The results of this analysis can be used to assist in the decision-making process in industrial property, including marketing, determining the selling price, and property development. The data collection technique that the researcher chose used secondary data techniques, which are sources of research data that can produce a number of collected data. during research conducted quickly and informally through the use of intermediary media. The research source that the researchers chose came from Kaggle, with a total of 1010 data on house prices. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that house prices in South Jakarta can be grouped into 10 clusters according to the best dbi value that is 0.129.
Pengaruh Pelatihan dan Penempatan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT. FIFGROUP Tasikmalaya
Authors: Sofi Rahmawati Anjani  , Kusuma Agdhi Rahwana  , Arga Sutrisna
Published: September 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis Pengaruh Pelatihan dan Penempatan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT. FIFGROUP Kota Tasikmalaya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode survey, data yang diperoleh langsung melalui kuesioner kepada 45 responden yang diambil dari karyawan bagian Remedial Section Head PT. FIFGROUP Tasikmalaya. Penarikan sampel melalui sampel nonprobability sampling dengan jenis sampel jenuh dan Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi berganda. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukann bahwa Pelatihan dan Penempatan Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis bahwa Pelatihan yang dilakukan secara simultan dan parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Dan penempatan kerja yang diterapkan secara simultan dan parsial juga berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan PT. FIFGROUP Tasikmalaya.
Good Governance dalam Pelayanan Publik
Authors: Jus Samuel Sihotang
Published: September 2024

Good governance implies that the administration of government institutions is carried out based on the interests of society and the prevailing norms. This study intends to describe good governance in public services. This research uses the library research method. Data collection is done through books, magazines, and articles that have been published in various scientific journals. The results of the discussion show that there are several solutions in implementing good governance, namely: establishing service standards, compiling Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), compiling customer satisfaction surveys, and developing a complaint handling system. In the future, it is hoped that the services provided through the idea of good governance will be more easily obtained, provide the best service to the community, and not be expensive. Adopt good governance practices, with the three pillars of civil society, government and business supporting and working together.
Analisis Kontribusi Aktivitas Wisata di Taman Nasional Way Kambas Terhadap Perekonomian Masyarakat
Authors: Dara Melina  , Riska Fridayanti  , Tutut Dewy Ratih
Published: September 2024

Sektor pariwisata merupakan sebuah sektor yang dapat menjadi alternatif pengembangan ekonomi penduduk sekitar. Salah satu sektor pariwisata yang populer di Lampung adalah Taman Nasional Way Kambas. Banyaknya pengunjung yang datang ke tempat wisata ini membuka peluang bisnis bagi para penduduk sekitar. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis kontribusi aktivitas wisata di Taman Nasional Way Kambas terhadap perekonomian masyarakat. penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian studi literature dari berbagai referensi yang didapatkan dari 2 sumber yakni google scholar dan pubmed. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa aktivitas wisata yang ada di Taman Nasional Way Kambas berdampak positif bagi perekonomian setempat. hal ini dibuktikan dari munculnya UMKM yang mengangkat tema "Way Kambas" dan dipasarkan di lingkungan sekitar Taman Nasional Way Kambas.
Penerapan Etika Bisnis Dalam Melakukan Transaksi Penjualan Di Pasar Tradisional Sekampung Menurut Perspektif Etika Ekonomi Islam
Authors: Heni Cahyanti  , Maria Lutfi  , Melly Luthfiyah  , Carmidah Carmidah
Published: September 2024

Pasar tradisional masih menjadi tempat transaksi penjualan yang umum di Indonesia, termasuk di Kecamatan Sekampung, Kabupaten Lampung Timur. Namun, praktik bisnis yang kurang etis seringkali terjadi di pasar tradisional, seperti penipuan, menjual barang palsu, dan memberikan harga yang tidak jujur kepada konsumen. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan penerapan etika bisnis yang benar dan sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip etika ekonomi Islam dalam melakukan transaksi penjualan di pasar tradisional. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis penerapan etika bisnis dalam transaksi penjualan di pasar tradisional Kecamatan Sekampung Kabupaten Lampung Timur dari perspektif etika ekonomi Islam.
Analisis Keberadaan Unsur Ribawi pada Sistem Jual Beli Shopee Paylater
Authors: Sucinta Tri Nurhayati  , Embun Febryanti Panggabean  , Arfi Andira Kirana  , Hesty Ananta Yunas  , Rizqa Amelia
Published: September 2024

Paylater is widely used in carrying out sales and purchase transactions. This research aims to analyze the existence of ribawi elements in the context of the Shopee Paylater purchase system. Shopee Paylater is a service that allows users to purchase products online and pay later with a specified interest or additional fee. In Islam, there are principles that govern financial transactions, including the concept of riba or interest. Therefore, it is important to analyze whether the Shopee Paylater purchasing system involves a ribawi element or not.
Determinant Minat Mahasiswa Akuntansi Dalam Memilih Karir Menjadi Akuntan (Studi Kasus Mahasiswa Ekonomi Akuntansi Universitas Jambi)
Authors: Hurriyah Hurriyah  , Mukhzarudfa Mukhzarudfa  , Gandy Wahyu Maulana Zulmas
Published: September 2024

This study aims to identify and analyze labor market considerations, gender, work environment, personality and financial reward considerations for accounting student interest in choosing a career as a tan and analyze. The research hypothesis was tested using a multiple regression analysis model. Based on the results of the research described in the previous discussion, several conclusions can be drawn, namely Based on the regression results that considerations of the labor market, gender, work environment, personality and considerations of financial appreciation simultaneously have a significant effect on the interest of accounting students in choosing a career as an accountant, labor market considerations have an effect significant effect on the interest of accounting students in choosing a career as an accountant, gender has no significant effect on the interest of accounting students in choosing a career as an accountant, family environment has no significant effect on the interest of accounting students in choosing a career as an accountant, personality has a significant effect on the interest of accounting students in choosing a career as an accountant and financial rewards have no significant effect on the interest of accounting students in choosing a career as an accountant.
Determinan Loyalitas Konsumen Mie Gacoan Di Yogyakarta
Authors: Vetyandani Safrina Putri  , Murwanto Sigit
Published: September 2024

This research was conducted to determine the factors that influence consumer loyalty gacoan noodles in Yogyakarta. The population of this research is all gacoan noodle customers in Yogyakarta. The number of samples in this study were 150 samples with the convenient sampling method, where the samples used represented the population. Testing the hypothesis in this study used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis with the help of AMOS 24 software. The results of this study indicate that there is a positive and significant influence on the variables of service quality, perceived price fairness, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty.
Pengaruh Kesiapan UMKM Dalam Penerapan SAK EMKM (Studi kasus UMKM Tenun Ikat di Kabupaten Sikka)
Authors: Matheus Yandris  , Wilhelmina Mitan  , Paulus Libu Lamawitak
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of educational background, business size, business age and SAK EMKM socialization on the readiness of UMKM Ikat Weaving in Sikka Regency in compiling financial reports based on SAK EMKM. This study uses a quantitative approach with primary data obtained from questionnaires distributed. The population in this study are SMEs engaged in the Ikat Weaving business in the Sikka district. The data analysis method uses regression analysis with the help of the SPSS Statistics version 22 program. The results of this study state that the variables of educational background, business size, business age, and socialization of SAK EMKM partially and simultaneously have a significant effect on the readiness of MSMEs in implementing financial reports based on SAK EMKM .