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MANAJEMEN PELAYANAN HAJI DAN UMRAH KBIH NASRUL UMMAH
Authors: Rahma Utari Nur , Sari Dian Yunita , Afifah Siti Nur , Sholichah Falichatus
Published: July 2023

As one of the KBIH in Kediri, which has been established for more than 20 years and has served many pilgrims and Umrah pilgrims, KBIH Nasrul Ummah is not without problems in management that must be faced. Departing from these facts, researchers are interested in conducting research that aims to determine the management of Hajj and Umrah services at KBIH Nasrul Ummah. Then from the existing problems the researcher will formulate a solution that is expected to help overcome these problems. This research is qualitative research with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interview and documentation. The results showed that KBIH Nasrul Ummah was one of the KBIHs in Kediri with complete facilities and prioritizing the comfort of the congregation. In addition, the KBIH management is neatly organized and always tries to provide maximum service to the congregation. However, the congregation's training before leaving for the holy land was not equipped with qualified Arabic language training. So the researchers designed Arabic language training for the congregation with the aim of helping the congregation to be more independent and able to add positive value to KBIH Nasrul Ummah.
The 2020 Pandemic Outbreak Impact on the Wellbeing of Short-Term Migrants in Gainesville, Florida: Mixed Method Research Study
Authors: Abukhalaf Amer Hamad Issa , Naser Abdallah Y , von Meding Jason , Cohen Sharon L , Mehdipour Haleh , Abusal Deyaaldeen M
Published: July 2023

A major characteristic of U.S. college towns is the continuous influx of migrants who come to study and work under a visa. Unfortunately, these groups are underrepresented in pandemic and disaster studies. Migrants can be more vulnerable in the face of pandemics due to the limited access to resources, cultural differences, and social discrimination. The main goal of our study is to help close this research gap by answering the following research questions: How did the COVID-19 outbreak impact the wellbeing of migrants in Gainesville, Florida? And how did the changes in visa regulations and deportation threats during the COVID-19 outbreak affect the anxiety and depression levels among migrants in Gainesville, Florida? The data was collected through a mixed-methods approach. This involved semi-structured interviews with eleven migrants from Gainesville. Following the interviews, we conducted a cross-sectional survey based on previously validated depression and anxiety questionnaire tools (PHQ-9 and GAD-7), and it was completed by 165 migrants from Gainesville. Three main themes resulted from the qualitative analysis of the interviews; 1) Emotional struggles and socioeconomic challenges, 2) Discrimination and lack of government and institutional support, and 3) Communication challenges. Simultaneously, due to the visa changes, the survey sample had mild to moderate depression and anxiety levels on average based on the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scales. Our findings offer practical policy insights which can help in developing effective and equitable pandemic and disaster risk-reduction strategies.
Winner-takes-all Majoritarian System and Irregularities in Six Election Cycles in Nigeria, 1999 – 2019
Authors: Abada Ifeanyichukwu M. , Mbah Peter O. , Obiagu Uchenna C. , Udeh Celestine O. , Omeh Paul H. , Odey Odey Clarence , Chukwu Chukwuemeka Quentin
Published: July 2023

The argument that Nigerian elections are characterized by electoral irregularities since the commencement of present democratic engagement in 1999 has not been sufficiently subjected to an analytical procedure to embrace the six Nigerian election cycles. The unsettled question of irregularities that have consistently dominated elections in Nigeria is interrogated in this study. The study situates the problem within the context of winner-takes-all majoritarian electoral system (MES) and queries the implementation of the MES-driven model in an environment of do-or-die politics, weak electoral institution, and 'glorification' of clandestine electoral strategies. It further argues that the model reinforces politicians’ use of subtle strategies to increase their odds of victory and pay less or not attention to their detrimental consequences on democratic development. The study is underpinned on personal experience as active participants in Nigerian elections and available textual documents. The analysis of data supports the argument that MES-model is poorly implemented in Nigeria and promotes the crude perception of politics as a zero-sum do-or-die contest. The present deplorable state of democracy in Nigeria is a function of irregularities and their consequential composites: life-taking elections, election disputes, and voter apathy, which has been in a downward fall since 2003. These findings suggest the need for voter-driven electoral reform that will reduce tension during elections and encourage inclusivity in Nigeria. The reform should be able to institutionalize Nigeria’s electoral body and check government interference in its activities, reduce the present huge election spending, ensure proportionate distribution of votes/positions, and make public offices less financially attractive.
Una mirada retrospectiva al manejo de la inflación en el centenario del Banco de la República
Authors: Toro Jorge
Published: July 2023

El Banco de la República celebra el 23 de julio de 2023 sus 100 años de existencia, al haber sido creado como el banco central de Colombia mediante la Ley 25 de 1923, según los parámetros definidos por la Misión Kemmerer. Al cumplirse un aniversario tan importante, el Banco de la República ha venido difundiendo por diversos medios una retrospectiva de lo que ha sido su aporte al desarrollo del país, mediante el cumplimiento efectivo de las funciones de banca central y culturales encomendadas por la Constitución y la Ley. Así lo hizo por ejemplo en el Informe al Congreso de marzo 2023, donde se analizó el papel que esta entidad ha cumplido en el manejo de la inflación a partir de la Constitución de 1991 y sus implicaciones para la coyuntura.
A new record of Scedosporium dehoogii isolated from paddy field soil in Iran: Phylogeny and antifungal susceptibility profiles
Authors:   Department of Medical Mycology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Javidnia Javad ,   Invasive Fungi Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Badali Hamid ,   Department of Medical Mycology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Jafarzadeh Jalal ,   Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran, Haghani Iman ,   Department of Medical Mycology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran,   Invasive Fungi Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Abastabar Mahdi ,   Department of Medical Mycology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran,   Invasive Fungi Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
Published: July 2023

Background and Purpose: Scedosporium species are ubiquitous environmental fungi, which are considered emerging agents that trigger disease in humans and animals. The present study aimed to determine Scedosporium dehoogii strain isolated from paddy field soil samples using semi-selective media and evaluate its antifungal susceptibility profile. Materials and Methods: Three paddy field soil samples were collected during an investigation for the isolation of Scedosporium species in Mazandaran province, Iran. Morphological and molecular analyses based on ITS-rDNA sequencing were performed. Furthermore, in vitro antifungal susceptibility testing for conventional drugs and novel imidazole (luliconazole) was performed based on Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute M38-A3 guidelines. Results: In this study, S. dehoogii was isolated from the soil in paddy fields. Based on the results, itraconazole and luliconazole showed the least and most antifungal activity against this isolate, respectively. Conclusion: Based on the findings, molecular identification was essential for distinguishing the species of S. dehoogii. Remarkably, luliconazole showed potent activity against this strain.
Evaluation of Candida colonization index, molecular identification, and antifungal susceptibility pattern of Candida species isolated from critically ill pediatric patients: A singlecenter study in Iran
Authors:   Mazandaran university of medical sciences, Moazeni Maryam , Hedayati Mohammad T. ,   Mazandaran university of medical sciences, Davari Amirhossein ,   Student Research Committee, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Jafarzadeh Jalal ,   Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat, Faculty of Medicine, Roohani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran., Nikmanesh Bahram ,   Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Hamidieh Amir Ali ,   Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Department, Children’s Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, nabili mojtaba ,   Faculty of Medicine, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran, Abastabar Mahdi ,   Invasive Fungi Research Center/Department of Medical mycology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Ahmadi Nasim ,   Nosocomial Infection Medical Research Centre, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Buali Sina Hospital, Sari, Iran, Al-Hatmi Abdullah M.S. ,   Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman; 2- Center of Expertise in Mycology of Radboud UMC / Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Published: July 2023

Background and Purpose: Given the high mortality rate of invasive candidiasis in hospitalized pediatric patients, it is crucial to establish a predictive system to achieve early diagnosis and treatment of patients who are likely to benefit from early antifungal treatment. This study aimed to assess the Candida colonization index, species distribution, and antifungal susceptibility pattern of Candida strains isolated from pediatric patients with high Candida colonization index (CI) Materials and Methods: This study was carried out at the Children’s Medical Center in Tehran-Iran. In total, 661 samples were collected from 83 patients. The Candida CI was calculated according to the descriptions of previous studies. The isolates were identified using polymerase chain reaction-based techniques. The Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute protocol M60 was used to conduct the antifungal susceptibility test. Results: A colonization index greater than 0.5 was confirmed in 29 cases (58% of positive samples) with two children developing candidemia. Candida albicans (n=53, 49.5%) was the most common Candida species in patients with CI > 0.5. Except for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, no risk factors were linked to a high index in colonized children (P > 0.05). Twelve isolates (7.01%) were multi-azole resistant with high MICs against both isavuconazole and ravuconazole and seven strains (4.09%) were echinocandins resistant. Conclusion: In pediatric intensive care units, patients are at risk of fungal infection, particularly candidemia. In this study, more than half of the children with positive yeast cultures had CI > 0.5, and 6.8% developed candidemia.
Perceptions and experiences of Forensic Medicine Department service recipients and providers during male sexual dysfunction assessment following filing for divorce: a qualitative study in Iran
Authors:   Department of Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Safaei Minoo , Maasoumi Raziyeh ,   Department of Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,   Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Mahdavi Seyed Amirhosein ,   Legal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine Organization of IRAN MD, Tehran, Iran., Ghadirian Laleh ,   Knowledge Utilization Research Center, Center for Academic and Health Policy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: July 2023

Background: In the current era, divorce has become quite commonplace. One of the significant reasons for divorce is sexual dysfunction. the aim of this study was to explore the perceptions and experience of Forensic Medicine Department service recipients and providers during male sexual dysfunction assessment following filing for divorce. Methods: This study was a qualitative study that was analyzed through a content analysis approach. Individual interviews were used for data collection. The data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with Twenty service recipients and nine service providers of Forensic Medicine Department in Tehran from Jan 2022 and ended in March 2022. Results: The analysis of the data led to the extraction of two main categories, including: existing challenges of the forensic medical system in the sexual assessment process with 3 sub-categories (Absence of the plaintiff during the assessment process, sharing a common room with other clients, The psychosocial pressure associated with a Rigi Scan test) and features of desirable evaluation services with 5 Sub-categories (Service delivery to couples, Service delivery by observing ethical principles, confidentiality and human dignity, Comprehensive physical-psychological-communicative assessment, Service delivery that emphasizes informing couples about the road ahead, Provision of services if the authenticity of the sexual problem is proven). Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, Service recipients expected the claimant to be present throughout the evaluation process and to cover the expenses too. Moreover, they expected a better atmosphere to be available for these individuals and that human dignity and ethical principles be safeguarded. Furthermore, based on their opinions, a comprehensive physical-psychological-communicative assessment was necessary and couples should be informed and aware of the process when they enter it –particularly when the complaint is proven to be unreal, and all evaluations should be performed on both spouses, not just one.
Non-payments in the Russian economy in the 1990s: An unforeseen institution
Authors: Chubais A. B.
Published: July 2023

Among  the large-scale processes   that  caused   the greatest  damage   to the  Russian  economy and population in the  1990s and significantly undermined the prestige of the reformers, non-payments occupied  a special  place. To minimize their negative  impact, long-time  efforts  were  made  by the government, the  presidential administration and  business  (the author of this  article had  to actively participate in this). The article describes  the  scale, depth and  duration of this phenomenon, analyzes  the  descriptions of its causes and ways to overcome it presented in the scientific literature, proposes  the author’s understanding of the  causes and real mechanisms of solution, formulates additions to the  original concept of reform  developed by a group  of Moscow  and  Leningrad scientists in the  second  half  of the  1980-x.
The house that Keynes built: Redecorating and overhaul of the monetary policy model
Authors: Moiseev S. R.
Published: July 2023

The regular economic crisis prompts macroeconomists to revise their  models. The monetary policy is no exception. As a result of the  “Great Recession” in 2007-2009 and  the  COVID-­19 pandemic in 2020-2021, they  were  forced  to refresh a look at the  monetary policy models that define central bank’s short­term interest rate decisions. The principles of the  New Keynesian economics  lie behind  most modern  models of monetary policy. A set of equations based on several  theoretical assumptions and simplifications leads to certain model conclusions. An active work to review the New Keynesian models in the 2020s is under  way. Key improvements include financial sector modeling; replacing rational expectations with  their alternatives, as well  as representative economic  agents with  heterogeneous ones; finding microeconomic foundations for assumptions; and  fiscal  policy  modeling.
Mortalidade por Câncer do Colo do Útero nos Municípios Nordestinos: Correlação com Indicadores Sociodemográficos
Authors: Meira Karina Cardoso , Freitas Pedro Henrique Oliveira de , Silva Pedro Gilson Beserra da , Pedrosa Iago Matheus Bezerra , Jomar Rafael Tavares
Published: July 2023

Introdução: A mortalidade por câncer do colo do útero é considerada evitável. Altas taxas e tendência ascendente são observadas no Nordeste do Brasil. Objetivo: Avaliar a distribuição espacial da mortalidade por câncer do colo do útero nos municípios do Nordeste do Brasil no período 2015-2019 e sua correlação com indicadores sociodemográficos. Método: Os dados de mortalidade foram obtidos junto ao Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade do DATASUS. Calcularam-se as taxas de mortalidade por 100 mil mulheres, suavizadas por meio do estimador bayesiano empírico. Avaliou-se a correlação espacial das taxas de mortalidade por meio do índice de Moran global e local. E testou-se a correlação das taxas de mortalidade com os indicadores sociodemográficos por meio da análise bivariada. O mapeamento e as análises foram realizados nos softwares GeoDa e R, e considerados estatisticamente significativos valores de p<0,05. Resultados: As taxas variaram de 1,0 a 27,2 óbitos por 100 mil mulheres, com as maiores taxas concentradas nos municípios do Maranhão, Piauí, Ceará, Alagoas e Sergipe. Clusters com alta mortalidade foram observados nos municípios do Maranhão e do Piauí (próximo ao Maranhão), no litoral de Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe e Bahia. Verificou-se associação entre os indicadores socioeconômicos e a mortalidade por câncer do colo do útero. Localidades com os piores indicadores mostram maiores taxas de mortalidade por essa neoplasia. Conclusão: Observaram-se altas taxas de mortalidade nos municípios com piores indicadores sociodemográficos, indicando as limitações do sistema de saúde para reduzir essas taxas nas cidades com menor desenvolvimento socioeconômico.
STUDI KASUS: PEMERIKSAAN KADAR ALBUMIN DAN GLUKOSA URINE PADA ASUHAN KEHAMILAN Ny. I DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS AIR BESAR KOTA AMBON
Authors: Rahmawati Wa Ode
Published: July 2023

Pregnancy checks are very important for all pregnant women to determine fetal growth and maternal health, including detecting protein and glucose levels in the urine. Examination of urine albumin is a parameter of routine urine examination needed to help make a diagnosis. It is necessary to detect protein levels in the urine to diagnose preeclampsia because it can cause problems in pregnancy and childbirth and can even cause pain, as well as Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Complications of DM in pregnancy affect the mother and baby, namely premature birth, large babies, hypoglycemia, infant death in the womb, risk of pre-eclampsia, cesarean section (planned or emergency) and infant shoulder dystocia so it is also necessary to check urine glucose levels. This case study illustrates the indications for urine albumin and glucose examination where the mother is 42 years old, third trimester of pregnancy, complains of headaches and feels dizzy, current weight is 73 kg, last visit's weight was 69 kg. Blood pressure 140/90 mm Hg, there is edema in the leg area. The author conducted a laboratory examination and found that the urine albumin value was +1 while the urine glucose level was negative. Diagnosed with Mrs. I with mild preeclampsia. Midwifery care that is carried out focuses on overcoming the discomfort experienced by the mother and mild preeclampsia. Care was carried out for 4 visits with an interval of 1 week. On April 28, 2023 the results of the weight examination decreased 130/80 mmHg, the headaches were no longer felt, the urine albumin and glucose were negative. Early detection by carrying out a comprehensive examination from health workers including laboratory tests is needed to achieve the health status of pregnant women and family support so that the mother and fetus remain healthy during pregnancy.
STUDI KASUS: MANUVER MC ROBERT PADA PERTOLONGAN PERSALINAN DENGAN DISTOSIA BAHU
Authors: Fauziah Arvicha , Kasmiati Kasmiati
Published: July 2023

Shoulder dystocia is an obstetric emergency because of the limited time of delivery where the normal value of the time interval for delivery of the head and delivery of the whole body is 24 seconds, but in the case of shoulder dystocia, it lasts 79 seconds resulting in fetal trauma and complications for the mother. Its occurrence is difficult to predict after the head is born, the head is like a turtle and the shoulder delivery is difficult. Mc Robert's Manuver is most effective for front shoulder delivery assistance. One of the factors causing shoulder dystocia is multiparity and maternal power during childbirth. This case study describes the management of midwifery care for Mrs. R, a 31 year old multiparous woman, who experienced shoulder dystocia during labour. Handling efforts carried out by the Mc Robert Manuver method. Case studies use assistive devices in the form of a midwifery care format for mothers giving birth and status sheets or patient documentation and a list of interview questions. Data analysis used is data collection, data interpretation, identification of diagnoses, immediate needs and collaboration, planning, implementation, evaluation and drawing conclusions. The result of the case study is the delivery process with basic assistance in shoulder dystocia using the Mc Robert Manuver method. Health workers must be able to master the skills of emergency delivery assistance in efforts to treat shoulder dystocia.
Problems of environmental protection as an aspect of military confrontation
Authors: Paranjak R. P. , Gutyj B. V. , Lytvyn N. A. , Didorenko Yu. O.
Published: July 2023

One of the aspects of military conflicts is environmental. A specific and rather intense impact accompanies the conduct of hostilities and preparations for war on the environment. Although ecological damage is not usually a goal of warfare, such damage is integral to most armed conflicts. There is no single model of how war affects the environment. At the same time, war, like most human activity, changes the environment, damaging natural ecosystems and destroying human habitats. Numerous attempts to classify the environmental consequences of military confrontation boil down to the fact that it is expedient to distinguish direct and indirect implications on different scales and at various stages of military conflict. The destruction of natural systems of Ukraine during the armed aggression of the Russian Federation and the accompanying environmental challenges are numerous and diverse: the use of ammunition and damage to enterprises of various industries, including the chemical industry, the rise of radioactive dust into the air due to the movement of heavy equipment in the Chornobyl zone and strikes on nuclear power plants and associated infrastructure facilities, destruction of gas pipelines and oil storage facilities, numerous fires in populated areas, mining of large areas and the impact of shock waves and combustion products on the components of natural and anthropogenically altered ecosystems, etc. The consequences of hostilities will affect nature, people, and society even after these actions are over. Among other things, the territories and objects of the PZF are in the risk zone. It is essential to record and document the facts of environmental crimes and develop long-term plans to neutralize their consequences.
METHOD OF ECONOMIC DIAGNOSTICS OF THE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF THE ENTERPRISE
Authors:   State University of Trade and Economics, Didkivskyi Andrii , Bogma Olena ,   State University of Trade and Economics
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to the justification of the complex methodology of economic diagnosis of the development potential of domestic enterprises, taking into account the selected functional components of the development potential. The relevance of the development of this methodology is determined by the fact that in the conditions of a full-scale war with the Russian Federation, the potential opportunities for the further development of domestic enterprises are under a huge threat, which leads to the objective need to study the development potential formed by each specific enterprise. The issues of scientific and theoretical substantiation of the methodology of economic diagnosis of the enterprise's development potential are based on general scientific and special methods of cognition. The methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, and generalization were used to systematize the main functional components of the enterprise's development potential. Using a systemic approach, the author's method of economic diagnosis of the company's development potential is substantiated. The method of theoretical generalization and formulation of conclusions was used to formulate conclusions. Thus, the article substantiates the expediency of diagnosing the development potential of domestic enterprises. The essence of the concept of "enterprise development potential" is considered. The main functional components of the company's development potential are highlighted (resource potential, innovation potential, opportunities available in the external environment, competitiveness, investment attractiveness). The essence has been considered.. Taking into account the selected structure of the development potential, a method of economic diagnosis of the company's development potential is proposed, which involves the calculation of integral indicators for each selected functional component of the company's development potential and the overall integral indicator. A scale for interpreting the level of the company's development potential has been developed according to the proposed methodology. The practical value of the developed methodology is that it is based on one of the main principles of the system approach, which is that each selected functional component of the development potential, performing the appropriate function, ensures the achievement of the established goal, which is to ensure and maintain stable high rates of further development of the enterprise.
EXPORTS OF SERVICES TO GREAT BRITAIN IN THE CONTEXT OF UKRAINE’S INTEGRATION POTENTIAL FULFILLMENT
Authors:   National Academy of Management, Radziyevska Svitlana
Published: July 2023

Exports of services is one of the key factors for successful fulfillment of Ukraine’s integration potential. The study focuses on Ukraine’s trade in services with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the context of the signed Political, Free Trade and Strategic Partnership Agreement. On March 20, 2023 the Digital Trade Agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is signed. The analysis of the data taken from the State Statistics Service of Ukraine allows to consider the dynamics of exports, imports, balance of trade in services between 2016 and 2021. The results show that: firstly, exports of services to Great Britain in 2016 – 462.9 mln USD or 4.69% of all exports of services of Ukraine, while in 2021 – 784.5 mln USD or 6.14%; secondly, the share of services imports from Great Britain in the total services imports of Ukraine has been decreasing – from 10.57% in 2016 to 7.64% in 2021; however, imports of services from the United Kingdom in 2016 – 563.1 mln USD, while in 2021 – 609.6 mln USD. Thirdly, during the period under review the turnover of services increased from 1026.0 mln USD in 2016 to 1394.0 mln USD in 2021. Fourthly, in 2016 the balance of trade in services is negative of 100.3 mln USD and in 2021 it is positive of 175.97 mln USD. It is underlined that in 2021 Great Britain occupies the fourth place among the major partner countries of Ukraine in exports of services and the third place among the major partner countries in imports of services. In 2021, according to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, the main types of services exported to Great Britain are the following: services in the sphere of telecommunications, computer and information services – 497.3 mln USD or 62% with positive balance of 426.4 mln USD; transport services – 153.4 mln USD or 19.1% with positive balance of 116.8 mln USD, and business services –109.5 mln USD or 13.6% with negative balance of 52.0 mln USD. In 2021 the main types of services imported from the United Kingdom are: business services – 161.5 mln USD or 27,2%; financial services – 88.9 mln USD or 15% with negative balance of 86.6 mln USD; travel services – 87.5 mln USD or 14.7% with negative balance of 76.6 mln USD; royalty and other intellectual property services – 86.6 mln USD or 14.6% with negative balance of 82.2 mln USD; services in the sphere of telecommunications, computer and information services – 70.9 mln USD or 11.9%. Overall, the integration processes between the two countries, revealed through the trade in services, have been strengthened.
PROBLEM ASPECTS OF INTERPRETING THE CONCEPT OF FINANCIAL MONITORING
Authors:   Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University, Hrabchuk Iryna
Published: July 2023

When conducting research in any field, it is necessary to settle theoretical issues, in particular, adherence to a unified approach to the interpretation of concepts. The main goal of this work is to systematize scientific approaches to the concept of financial monitoring and establish its connection with other types of monitoring. To achieve the goal, the following methods were used: analysis and synthesis, logical generalization, comparison. In the process of researching the specialized economic literature, it was established that among the theoretical issues of financial monitoring, researchers pay considerable attention to the generalization of approaches to its interpretation. The variety of approaches is largely due to the fact that financial monitoring is the object of research in many areas: financial law, finance, public administration. The article researches the concept of monitoring. It is fundamental for the study of approaches to the interpretation of financial monitoring. It was determined that the functional components of monitoring should be observation, analysis and evaluation. This is especially important for economic science. After all, for economic phenomena and processes, the decisive importance is not the recording of facts, but the formation of conclusions and proposals. The place of financial monitoring in the species network is shown, and its characteristics as a type of economic monitoring are given. The expediency of considering financial monitoring from the legal (tools for combating criminal financial operations at various levels of implementation) and financial (a component of financial control) approaches has been proven. Such a combination will allow taking into account both the main purpose of financial monitoring and the methods and means of its implementation. It has been proven that the basis for defining the studied concept should be its purpose – prevention and countermeasures against money laundering and terrorist financing. Prospects for further research are the disclosure of other conceptual foundations (types, functions, principles and methods) of financial monitoring.
Antibacterial activity of the Calendula officinalis L. essential oil on Escherichia coli
Authors: Ruíz-Posadas Lucero del Mar , Rodríguez-López† Víctor A. , Cadena-Iñíguez Jorge , Delgadillo-Martínez Julián , San Miguel-Chávez Rubén , Salazar-Aguilar Sandra , Valdez-Carrasco Jorge
Published: July 2023

In developing countries, the risk of getting sick from eating food contaminated with Escherichia coli is very high. As a consequence of the multidrug resistance of this bacterium, a therapeutic alternative has been sought in the plant kingdom. The Objective of this research was to evaluate the antibacterial effect of pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) essential oil (EO) on the growth of E. coli. Design/Methodology/Approach: The antibacterial activity was determined using a Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion susceptibility test. A 90 to 60% dilution of EO generated 24 to 22 mm halos. The EA was subjected to a GC/MS analysis. The results showed that cadinene (53.8%) was the main constituent, followed by germacrene (22.5%). The minimum inhibitory concentration was 7 μg mL-1. Findings/Conclusions: C. officinalis EO can be considered as an option in the treatment against this enterobacteria.
Posverdad y fake news en revistas científicas de comunicación de Iberoamérica
Authors: Arias Dineyis , González Pardo Rafael Eduardo , Cortés Peña Omar
Published: July 2023

El artículo presenta un análisis de contenido con enfoque bibliométrico de la posverdad y las noticias falsas para determinar su presencia temática en las revistas científicas de comunicación de Iberoamérica. Se analizan los aportes teóricos, metodológicos y conceptuales de la posverdad y las noticias falsas con una muestra de N = 46 artículos publicados en 17 revistas, especializadas en comunicación (WoS, ESCI y Scopus) entre 2000 y 2019. El país con mayor publicación sobre posverdad y noticias falsas es España, el enfoque de investigación predominante es cuantitativo, estableciendo asociaciones semánticas con el ecosistema mediático, tecnológico e informacional y la desinformación.
Una práctica sociocultural de lectura y escritura en alumnos de un grupo multigrado
Authors:   Benémerita y Centenaria Escuelanormal del Estado, Barbosa Jiménez Sofía Adoración
Published: July 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es dar a conocer la relación entre la práctica sociocultural y el desarrollo de la lectura y la escritura en los alumnos de un grupo multigrado. La investigación se ubica en el paradigma cualitativo. Es una investigación aplicada, centrada en los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje y se utiliza el método de la investigación-acción. Las técnicas e instrumentos de investigación aplicados fueron: observación de las sesiones de clase durante la aplicación, el registro de las clases de la profesora, los artefactos de la secuencia didáctica (libretas de los alumnos, la elaboración de la invitación y listas de cotejo). La recolección de datos muestra cómo una práctica sociocultural favorece la lectura y escritura en los niños de cuarto, quinto y sexto grados de un grupo multigrado de la comunidad El Rincón de Yerbabuena, Municipio de Ahualulco, San Luis Potosí (México) durante el año 2021. En este trabajo sólo se presentan los resultados de la primera secuencia didáctica, denominada Los invitados. Los hallazgos muestran que las prácticas socioculturales de lectura y escritura que hicieron los alumnos favorecen la competencia comunicativa en la redacción de una invitación con un uso social.
Madow & Muslim in Canada: Barriers Impacting the Success of Somali Youth within the Ontario Public-School System
Authors: Abdulkarim Deeqa
Published: July 2023

Despite the social exclusion of Black youth within the public-school system being well documented locally and internationally, showing us that Black youth are denied access to and participation in education, the labour market, the political system and even some public spaces. There is little research that examines how racism and Islamophobia impact the schooling experiences of Somali youth - and their dual experiences as both Black and Muslim in Canada. As such, this literature review seeks to highlight the ways in which Somali youth within Ontario schools often experience multiple forms of discrimination within the education system, similar and different from other Black refugee groups, and Black Canadian youth. Despite the

considerable differences in socio-economic, demographic and cultural population between these three above-mentioned groups, these youths may face similar barriers within the Ontario public-school system.

Key Words: Somali youth, Anti-Black racism, Islamophobia
A Literature Review on the Application of IRB Chairperson Guidelines 4: "Women Refugee Claimants Fearing Gender-Related Persecution" in Decision Making
Authors: Bah Haby
Published: July 2023

This paper examines Canada's "Women Refugee Claimants  Fearing Gender-Related Persecution" and its implications on women asylum seekers in Canada. Canada's Women Refugee Claimants Fearing Gender-Related Persecution Guidelines were examined in order to get a better understanding of its impact on women seeking protection from gender based persecution. The first section of this paper looks at how certain refugee policies such as the Designated Country of Origin List and the Internal Flight Alternative have impacted women fleeing gender based persecution while the second

section discusses the implications of the guidelines on women asylum seekers refugee determination process. This paper provides background information on some of the unique forms of persecution that are specific to women and discusses the lack of women's issues within international refugee law. Lastly, this paper provides ways in which the guidelines can be improved to better support women fleeing gender based persecution.
Considering the roles of human capital and social capital in LINC Programming for newcomers in Canada
Authors: Killin Edward (Ted)
Published: July 2023

Being able to speak English is one of the most important skills for newcomers who arrive in Canada without compentency in these language abilities. There are several formal services in Canada offered to newcomers for learning English, including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), which is delivered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In addition to LINC, several community English-language programs have been developed in Toronto for different newcomer groups. Thus, to contribute to best practices for

integrating newcomers, particularly refugees, into Canadian society through language training, the author will conduct an exploratory investigation of LINC and other language training programs, through the theoretical lenses of human capital and social capital. This dissertation will compile a list of actionable items that could be pursued to enhance the federal governmentâ€™s LINC program and, ultimately, better serve the both the educational and community needs of newcomers to Canada.

Keywords: human capital, social capital, LINC, ESL/EAL, language training, newcomer integration, settlement services
A Comparative Experimental Investigation of MPPT Controls for Variable Speed Wind Turbines
Authors: Abdeldjalil Dahbi , Benlahbib Boualam , Benmedjahed Miloud , Khelfaoui Abderrahmane , Bouraiou Ahmed , Aoun Nouar , Mekhilefd Saad , Reama Abdellatif
Published: July 2023

This work presents an experimental comparative investigation between Maximum power point tracking control methods used in variable speed wind turbines. In order to enhance the efficiency of the wind turbine system, the maximum power point tracking control has been applied for extracting and exploiting the maximum available wind power. Furthermore, two maximum power point tracking controls have been analyzed, developed, and investigated in real-time using Dspace. The first was optimal torque control without speed control, whereas the second was with speed control. The maximum power point tracking control performance comparison has been performed in a real-time experimental validation to illustrate the advantages of these control on the real wind energy system. The results have been achieved and discussed, where the power efficiency improvements appeared in the transit time and in the steady-state as well. In addition, the proposed optimal torque control for maximum power point tracking with speed control decreased the response time and oscillations, while it increased the power to an interval of 12,5% to 75% compared to that of strategy without speed control in the steady-state and transit state, respectively.
A Hybrid Metaheuristics based technique for Mutation Based Disease Classification
Authors: Phogat Manu , Kumar Dharmender
Published: July 2023

Due to recent advancements in computational biology, DNA microarray technology has evolved as a useful tool in the detection of mutation among various complex diseases like cancer. The availability of thousands of microarray datasets makes this field an active area of research. Early cancer detection can reduce the mortality rate and the treatment cost. Cancer classification is a process to provide a detailed overview of the disease microenvironment for better diagnosis. However, the gene microarray datasets suffer from a curse of dimensionality problems also the classification models are prone to be overfitted due to small sample size and large feature space. To address these issues, the authors have proposed an Improved Binary Competitive Swarm Optimization Whale Optimization Algorithm (IBCSOWOA) for cancer classification, in which IBCSO has been employed to reduce the informative gene subset originated from using minimum redundancy maximum relevance (mRMR) as filter method. The IBCSOWOA technique has been tested on an artificial neural network (ANN) model and the whale optimization algorithm (WOA) is used for parameter tuning of the model. The performance of the proposed IBCSOWOA is tested on six different mutation-based microarray datasets and compared with existing disease prediction methods. The experimental results indicate the superiority of the proposed technique over the existing nature-inspired methods in terms of optimal feature subset, classification accuracy, and convergence rate. The proposed technique has illustrated above 98% accuracy in all six datasets with the highest accuracy of 99.45% in the Lung cancer dataset.
Achieving Information Security by multi-Modal Iris-Retina Biometric Approach Using Improved Mask R-CNN
Authors: A. El-Sayed Mohamed , A. Abdel- Latif Mohammed
Published: July 2023

The need for reliable user recognition (identification/authentication) techniques has grown in response to heightened security concerns and accelerated advances in networking, communication, and mobility. Biometrics, defined as the science of recognizing an individual based on his or her physical or behavioral characteristics, is gaining recognition as a method for determining an individual's identity. Various commercial, civilian, and forensic applications now use biometric systems to establish identity. The purpose of this paper is to design an efficient multimodal biometric system based on iris and retinal features to assure accurate human recognition and improve the accuracy of recognition using deep learning techniques. Deep learning models were tested using retinographies and iris images acquired from the MESSIDOR and CASIA-IrisV1 databases for the same person. The Iris region was segmented from the image using the custom Mask R-CNN method, and the unique blood vessels were segmented from retinal images of the same person using principal curvature. Then, in order to aid precise recognition, they optimally extract significant information from the segmented images of the iris and retina. The suggested model attained 98% accuracy, 98.1% recall, and 98.1% precision. It has been discovered that using a custom Mask R-CNN approach on Iris-Retina images improves efficiency and accuracy in person recognition.
A Privacy-Preserving Framework Using Hyperledger Fabric for EHR Sharing Applications
Authors: Thakkar Vidhi , Shah Vrushank
Published: July 2023

Electronic Health Records, or EHRs, include private and sensitive information of a patient. The privacy of personal healthcare data can be protected through Hyperledger Fabric, a permissioned blockchain framework. A few Hyperledger Fabric- integrated EHR solutions have emerged in recent years. However, none of them implements the privacy-preserving techniques of Hyperledger Fabric to make transactions anonymous or preserve the transaction data privacy during the consensus. Our proposed architecture is built on Hyperledger Fabric and its privacy-preserving mechanisms, such as Identity Mixer, Private Data Collections, Channels and Transient Fields to securely store and transfer patient-sensitive data while providing anonymity and unlinkability of transactions.
Assessing the Performance of a Speech Recognition System Embedded in Low-Cost Devices
Authors: Barkani Fatima , Hamidi Mohamed , Zealouk Ouissam , Satori Hassan
Published: July 2023

The main purpose of this research is to investigate how an Amazigh speech recognition system can be integrated into a low-cost minicomputer, specifically the Raspberry Pi, in order to improve the system's automatic speech recognition capabilities. The study focuses on optimizing system parameters to achieve a balance between performance and limited system resources. To achieve this, the system employs a combination of Hidden Markov Models (HMMs), Gaussian Mixture Models (GMMs), and Mel Frequency Spectral Coefficients (MFCCs) with a speaker-independent approach. The system has been developed to recognize 20 Amazigh words, comprising of 10 commands and the first ten Amazigh digits. The results indicate that the recognition rate achieved on the Raspberry Pi system is 89.16% using 3 HMMs, 16 GMMs, and 39 MFCC coefficients. These findings demonstrate that it is feasible to create effective embedded Amazigh speech recognition systems using a low-cost minicomputer such as the Raspberry Pi. Furthermore, Amazigh linguistic analysis has been implemented to ensure the accuracy of the designed embedded speech system.
The Politics of Theology: Deadly Christian Compromises in Bonhoeffer’s Germany
Authors: Grenier Marc
Published: July 2023

Generally, this essay employs the concept of ‘stance’ to try to understand the theological thoughts and activities of Bonhoeffer and the Christian community at large during the turbulent events which occurred in Nazi Germany. In particular, it attempts a brief exploratory sketch of how various socio-political contextual factors significantly shaped many of his central theological ideas and concepts. The essay suggests that Bonhoeffer’s doctrine of ethics cannot be adequately understood apart from the socio-political context of Hitler’s dictatorship and the actions of the Nazi National Socialist political regime within which it emerged and developed. His active role in the resistance movement to the point of losing his life and that of loved ones was Bonhoeffer’s way of putting his Christian beliefs into concrete practice. Horrified by the blind loyalty and obedience of the bulk of Christians to Nazi state authority, Bonhoeffer responded by formulating a theology to respond to what he viewed as transgressions against God, human life, and society itself. The essay concludes by asserting that all of Bonhoeffer’s discussions about ‘ethics’ regarding conscience, freedom, the Christian faith and church, responsibility, and even his central concept of ‘responsible action’ were formulated in direct response and challenge to Hitler’s political regime.