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Моделирование чувства причинности. Первые результаты
Authors: В.Г. Редько 
Published: November 2024

В статье построена модель формирования чувства причинности. Рассмотрена модель двух типов автономных агентов: 1) с чувством причинности и 2) без такого чувства. Агенты с чувством причинности запоминают связи между текущими ситуациями, своими действиями и результатами действий. На основе запомненной информации эти агенты строят базы знаний, характеризующие такие связи, а затем используют эти базы знаний при выборе действий в своем поведении. Агенты без чувства причинности выбирают действия случайным образом. Модель проанализирована путем компьютерного моделирования при целенаправленном поведении агентов. Показано, что агенты с чувством причинности находят цель значительно быстрее, чем агенты без чувства причинности.The article builds a model of the formation of a feeling of causality. The model considers two types of autonomous agents: 1) with a feeling of causality and 2) without such a feeling. Agents with the feeling of causality remember the causal relations and use their knowledge at their behavior. The model was analyzed by computer simulation. It is shown that agents with the feeling of causality find a goal much faster than other agents
THE IMPACT OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE ON THE APPLICATION OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN JORDANIAN PUBLIC SHAREHOLDING INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES
Authors: Almatarneh Ghassan Falah , Alhamdan Rahaf Abdelmonem 
Published: November 2024

Research Aims: This exmine the impact of capital structure on the application of corporate governance in Jordanian industrial companiese,by using the ratios of the capital structure on the size, independence of the board of directors,and independence, size of the audit committee.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The population of the study consisted of 53 Jordanian Industrial Companies (JICs) registered in the Jordanian Securities Depository Center (JSDC), while the sample included 35 JICs that met the selection criteria. Data were collected from the JSDC’s website for the fiscal years 2017–2022. Whereas the hypotheses underwent multiple regression supported by SPSS.

Research Findings: The study reached a set of findings, the most important of which was: There is an impact of capital structure on the application of corporate governance in Jordanian industrial companiese. Based on these findings, the study recommended several recomendations, the most important is increasing the level of commitment of Jordanian industrial companies to the terms and rules of corporate governance and disclosing this in their annual reports, as this will enhance their value and reputation in the market and thus increase their ability to attract investments and achieve high returns and sustainability in the long term.

Theoretical Contribution/Originality: the study adds new evidence to the literature regarding the impact of capital structure on the application of corporate governance.

Research Limitation/Implications: The lack of data for some companies during our study period. also the researchers used some ratios to measure the study variables because it is not possible to use all ratios in this study.
THE IMPACT OF DIGITALIZATION ON ALGERIAN TAX ADMINISTRATION: IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND REDUCING COSTS
Authors: Ramzi Hammouche 
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of digitalization on the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the Algerian tax administration.

Theoretical Framework: This study relies, in its theoretical aspect, on a comprehensive understanding of everything related to digitalization and the digitalization of tax administration, as well as a review of previous studies on the subject.

Method: The study employed an analysis of the Algerian tax administration and its digital transformation process. It examined tax revenues and costs from 2013 to 2023.

Results and Discussion: Digitalization led to a 70% increase in tax revenue and a 50% reduction in the cost of collecting one dinar. Digitalization enhanced the overall efficiency of the tax administration, as evidenced by the consistent surpassing of revenue targets in recent years.

Research Implications: The findings suggest that digitalization can significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of tax administration systems. Policymakers and tax authorities in Algeria and other developing countries can benefit from the insights gained from this study to implement similar digital transformation initiatives.

Originality/Value: The study contributes to the understanding of the impact of digitalization on tax administration in developing countries. It provides empirical evidence of the positive effects of digitalization on tax revenue and efficiency.
THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS ON TRADE LIBERALIZATION: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM OECD COUNTRIES
Authors: Djouadi Issam , Rahmane Amal , Abdelaoui Okba , Touati Hichem 
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study aims to measure the impact of environmental standards and requirements on trade liberalization in the OECD countries from 1990 to 2021.

Theoretical Framework: The study utilizes economic and environmental theories to examine the relationship between regulatory policies and trade liberalization, utilizing key frameworks such as environmental economics, the Kuznets curve, and global trade models to analyze this interaction.

Method: We used unconditional quantile regression methods to examine the relationship between environmental regulations and trade liberalization. The model includes variables such as environmental policy stringency, environmental taxes, carbon emissions, and renewable energy production.

Results and Discussion: The study concluded that stringent environmental policies increased freedom of trade at different levels of trade liberalization. The results also confirm that environmental tax policies are particularly effective in promoting trade liberalization in countries with weak or low levels of trade liberalization. The results further suggest that in the case of countries where trade liberalization is weak or below average, carbon emissions are associated with increased trade liberalization. Furthermore, renewable energies contribute to deepening levels of trade liberalization in countries characterized by higher-than-average levels of trade liberalization.

Research Implications: This study provides insights into how environmental policies can be strategically used to promote trade liberalization. The findings may influence policy-making in areas such as environmental taxation, energy transition, and international trade.

Originality/Value: This study explores the impact of environmental regulations on trade liberalization, highlighting how different policies can either promote or hinder trade freedom, especially in economies at different stages of liberalization.
Acceptance Factors of Generative AI in EFL Teaching: A Pedagogical Perspective
Authors: Alasmari Talal 
Published: November 2024

<p>The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has brought abundant potentials and challenges to the educational sector. This study explores the acceptance and adoption of GenAI in English language and its pedagogical affordability for EFL instructors in tertiary level institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. An exploratory sequential mixed method was utilized in this study to gain in-depth insights into the quantitative findings. The first quantitative phase recruited 256 EFL instructors in Saudi Arabia while the follow-up qualitative phase incorporated 17 interviewees. The findings of this study indicate that anthropomorphism, trust, ethics and regulations, and pedagogical affordability are significant determinants of instructors’ acceptance of GenAI. Conversely, instructors’ acceptance was not significantly influenced by communication capability of GenAI. Yet, there was no evidence of significant differences in GenAI acceptance or adoption due to demographic variables such as gender, age, and degree. The pedagogical affordances of GenAI appears to be the most acceptance factor specifically the productivity and efficiency that GenAI afford for instructors. The study recommends establishing ethical guidelines and embracing transparency and accountability to maintain academic integrity.</p>
Le corps de Keetje, malmené dans la fiction et dans sa traduction ?
Authors: Fortunati Marie 
Published: November 2024

L’écrivaine belge Neel Doff (1858-1942) a rédigé toute son œuvre en français alors que ce n’était pas sa langue maternelle. Sa trilogie autobiographique met le « féminin » et le « corps » au cœur de la thématique à travers l’obscène, le traumatisme pubertaire et la prostitution.
Le corps est un « texte signifiant à déchiffrer 1 » et nous tâcherons d’en découvrir davantage en comparant l’œuvre de Doff avec ses traductions en langue néerlandaise et allemande. L’un des objectifs est de déterminer dans quelle mesure les « erreurs » de traduction, ayant trait au corps, ouvrent d’autres fenêtres d’interprétation.
Afin de mieux comprendre l’origine de ces « déviations », les extraits seront d’abord analysés selon les théories de dépaysement et domestication (Venuti, 2007) et de retraduction (Berman, 1990). Nous émettons l’hypothèse selon laquelle la vie (Delisle, 2002) et le genre (Von Flotow, 1991) de la personne qui traduit influencent les choix traductifs. Autre hypothèse, les stratégies de traduction féministe, objet de nombreuses polémiques, n’éviteraient-elles pas l’effacement que subit le corps de Keetje ?
Ruiz Sutil, C. (2023). Las violencias de género en entornos transfronterizos. Interconexión de las perspectivas de extranjería, asilo y del derecho internacional privado, Madrid: Dykinson. ISBN: 9788411704441. 164 páginas.
Authors: Fernández Rodríguez Begoña 
Published: November 2024

Recensión de la monografía Las violencias de género en entornos transfronterizos. Interconexión de las perspectivas de extranjería, asilo y del derecho internacional privado, Dykinson, Madrid, 2023 (ISBN: 978-84-1170-495-3), de la prof. Carmen Ruiz Sutil, profesora titular de Derecho Internacional Privado de la Univervidad de Granada.
La protección de personas adultas en situaciones transfronterizas e internas: en busca del tiempo perdido
Authors: Diago Diago María del Pilar 
Published: November 2024

Este estudio analiza en profundidad el sistema español de protección de adultos en situaciones transfronterizas e internas, revelando sus deficiencias y proponiendo soluciones para su mejora. Aporta una visión crítica y constructiva, con bases legales e interpretativas sólidas, para perfeccionar las normas de Derecho Internacional Privado e interregional en este ámbito. Se aborda, igualmente, el análisis de la Propuesta de Reglamento de la Unión Europea de protección de adultos, entrelazado con lo diferentes temas tratados; sin olvidar el gran referente que es el Convenio de la Haya en esta materia. A su vez, se ofrece un análisis jurisprudencial relevante y se analiza la función notarial con especial atención a los poderes preventivos.
Celebrating 50 Years of ISTFA
Authors: Antoniou Nicholas 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
The International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis (ISTFA) is the premier event for scientists and engineers who work to evaluate failures and improve the performance and reliability of semiconductor devices and processing techniques. This editorial is a look back at ISTFA over the years from the first gathering in 1975. It includes a table listing the ISTFA general chairs for each annual symposium.
Nondestructive 3D X-ray Microscopy Speeds Throughput in New Failure Analysis Workflows
Authors: Hartfield Cheryl 
Published: November 2024

Abstract
This article shows how 3D XRM can be applied to nondestructively detect non-optimized assembly processes that can influence local stresses and overall device reliability. This makes it useful for process development and failure analysis. When used along with AI training models, 3D XRM can achieve analysis of highly integrated packaging structures with reasonable throughput for process validation and error correction guidance.
The CCN Family of Proteins: A Critical Approach to the Multi-Modular Structure of the CCN Domains
Authors: Perbal Bernard 
Published: November 2024

The CCN family of proteins is composed of six members (CCN1-CCN6) sharing a tetra-modular organization and a striking conservation of their primary structure. The CCN acronym was originally assigned in 1993 by P. Bork to three newly discovered factors (originally called CTGF, CYR61, and NOV), which he proposed to constitute a new family of proteins on the basis of their common physical features. Six years later, three other proteins (Wisp1-3), sharing the same tetramodular organization, joined the family (figure 1). The HUGO-recognized acronyms for the CCN proteins were officialized in 2018[1].

The CCN family turned out to contain positive and negative regulators of cell proliferation and differentiation, with pro- and anti-tumorigenic activities. A significant amount of work has been performed to identify the participation of the constitutive modules in these biological features. The aim of this review is to briefly examine the potential roles assigned to the constitutive modules of CCN proteins and propose a critical view of the structural basis for their interactions and functions.
Implementasi Slow Sand Filter (SSF) untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Air Bersih di SMAN 1 Manuhing Raya
Authors: Manurung Tety Wahyuningsih , Arifien Mokhamat , Kusuma Indra Dwi , Suma Joy Angel Aria , Cahyani Risfiah Ruli , Hakim Muh. Supwatul , Basani Yuniarta 
Published: November 2024

SMAN 1 Manuhing Raya merupakan sekolah yang berlokasi di Desa Tehang, Kec. Manuhing Raya, Kab. Gunung Mas, Kalimantan Tengah, mengandalkan air galian di dekat aliran sungai sebagai sumber utama air. Akan tetapi, kualitas air yang kurang memenuhi standar, berwarna agak keruh dan sifatnya yang asam sehingga dapat memberikan dampak buruk bagi kesehatan siswa dan warga sekolah serta dapat berakibat mengganggu kegiatan belajar mengajar. Metode penjernihan air melalui penyaringan pasir lambat (Slow Sand Filter, SSF) digunakan untuk mendukung tersedianya air bersih di SMAN 1 Manuhing Raya. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan ini dibagi menjadi dua tahap yaitu sosialisasi dan tahap praktik serta perawatan SSF. Dari kegiatan ini, para siswa memberikan respon yang baik mengenai materi sosialisasi dan memahami mengenai proses perakitan serta pemeliharaan SSF. Hasil kerja SSF dapat menurunkan turbiditas air dari 8,00 menjadi 6,00, menjernihakan warna air yang semula berwarna kekuningan menjadi jernih atau bening, serta meningkatkan pH air dari 6,4 menjadi 7,6. Dengan pelaksanaan kegiatan ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan ini berhasil untuk membuat SSF di lingkungan sekolah dalam memenuhi kebutuhan air bersih warga sekolah SMAN 1 Manuhing Raya dan memberikan pengetahuan tentang pembuatan serta pemeliharaan SSF yang dapat diaplikasikan oleh para siswa di lingkungan tempat tinggal mereka.
West African cattle share non-random heterozygosity-rich region islands enriched on adaptation-related genes despite their different origins
Authors: Arias Katherine D. , Fernández Iván , Traoré Amadou , Goyache Félix 
Published: November 2024

MethodsUp to 237 individuals belonging to 10 different taurine (Bos taurus), zebu (B. indicus), and taurine × zebu sanga cattle populations sampled in Benin, Burkina Faso, and Niger were typed using the BovineHD BeadChip of Illumina to ascertain the patterns and importance of heterozygosity-rich regions (HRRs) in West African cattle. To account for among-population gene flow, individuals were further classified into three groups (Qtaurine, Qzebu, and admixed) according to maximum likelihood estimates of individual ancestries (q^) obtained using the program Admixture v1.23.Results and discussionThe 967 HRRs identified on 27 out of 29 bovine chromosomes in 231 cattle individuals were further summarized into 103 HRR islands, covering 40.7 Mb of the bovine genome. Only HRR islands identified in at least 10% of the animals typed or 10% of the individuals classified according to cattle type or admixture class were considered relevant to characterize the West African cattle genomic background. Only one and three HRR islands were considered taurine- and zebu-specific, respectively. Most (14) relevant HRR islands identified were present in cattle individuals despite the cattle type or admixture class into which they were classified (waHRR), suggesting that HRR can give advantages for adaptation to harsh environments. A total of 202 potential candidate genes were identified on the 14 waHRR islands. Most of them belonged to gene families coding zinc finger, protocadherin, adhesion G protein-coupled receptors, solute carrier, and arachidonate lipoxygenase proteins, involved in immune response, with a putative role in adaptation. Furthermore, waHRRs were also enriched on 18 and 11 different genes coding olfactory receptors and pregnancy-associated glycoproteins, respectively, giving additional support to the suggested importance of the HRR islands identified for the adaptive ability of West African cattle. Our research identified new genomic areas that can be targeted for further research in cattle adaptive ability.
Unveiling the hidden link: elevated platelets and T cell subsets in 5% of moderate COVID-19 patients 48 days post-onset
Authors: An Hui , Li Ting , Yang Lanting , Zhang Xinyue , Hu Hao , Zhang Chen , Wang Yongyu , Jin Shengwei , Li Ming 
Published: November 2024

IntroductionPlatelets are hyperactived during acute COVID-19, promoting clotting and modulating immune-cell responses. Immune thrombocytopenia in adults can manifest as an uncommon complication resulting from various viral infections or as a rare adverse event associated with vaccination. However, their role in convalescent COVID-19 patients remains underexplored. This study examines platelet dynamics early in the pandemic, 48 days post-symptom onset, in unvaccinated patients.MethodsThis longitudinal study included 298 unvaccinated COVID-19 patients (17 mild, 281 moderate) from multiple centers. Clinical evaluations and peripheral lymphocyte subset analyses via flow cytometry were conducted upon admission and on day 48 post-symptom onset (DPSO 48).ResultsAt DPSO 48, 5.3% of moderate COVID-19 patients exhibited high platelet counts (&gt;300×109/L), associated with elevated total T-cells (26.4%), CD4 T-cells (24.4%), CD8 T-cells (36.9%), and Tregs (33.9%) compared to patients with normal platelet counts. However, the CD4/CD8 T-cell ratio and T-cell subset frequencies remained unaffected, indicating ongoing T-cell homeostasis restoration. Additionally, a significant positive correlation (r=0.636, p=0.03) was found between platelet counts and B cells in patients with elevated platelet counts.DiscussionPlatelets may play a pivotal role in immune regulation during the recovery phase of COVID-19. Targeting platelets and their secreted mediators could improve immune balance in patients with immune disorders, highlighting a potential therapeutic approach for enhancing recovery in post-COVID-19 patients.
Sequencing of messenger RNA in the healing process of diabetes foot ulcer
Authors: Wang Guili , Wu Ding , Lu Donglin , Wu Huifang , Cai Yunmin , Meng Qingyi , Liu Zhaoxuan 
Published: November 2024

BackgroundTranscriptome analysis of skin wound tissues from diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) patients to assess changes in the microenvironment during wound healing is performed by messenger RNA (mRNA) sequencing.MethodsAll 5 patients with initial DFU area ≥ 3 cm2 were selected for wound specimen collection at two time points of 0% and 50% wound healing. A total of 10 skin wound samples were obtained for mRNA sequencing. According to the sequencing results, quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) validation was performed on 12 relevant genes related to angiogenesis, fibroblast proliferation, and wound inflammation. All patients received electrospun poly (L-lactide-co-caprolactone) and formulated porcine fibrinogen (PLCL/Fg) dressing for DFU treatment.ResultsThe mRNA sequencing results of DFU skin specimens showed that compared to the 0% and 50% wound healing time points, there were 4347 differentially expressed genes, including 2827 upregulated genes and 1520 downregulated genes. Enrichment analysis of the differentially expressed genes using Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) revealed that the upregulated genes were mainly associated with biological processes such as cell adhesion, adhesion junctions, epidermal development, and skin barrier formation. The qPCR analysis results indicated that the increased expression of fibroblast growth factor, vascular endothelial growth factor, and CD200 gene was related to DFU healing.ConclusionThe healing process of DFU wounds involves the interaction of multiple factors, especially in inflammation control, angiogenesis, and fibroblast proliferation.
Association of inflammatory blood markers and pathological complete response in HER2-positive breast cancer: a retrospective single-center cohort study
Authors: Chen Xiaobin , Cai Qindong , Deng Lin , Chen Minyan , Xu Min , Chen Lili , Lin Yuxiang , Li Yan , Wang Yali , Chen Hanxi , Liu Shunyi , Wu Jinqiao , Tong Xin , Fu Fangmeng , Wang Chuan 
Published: November 2024

IntroductionThe association between inflammatory blood markers (IBMs) (monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio [MLR], neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio [NLR], and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio [PLR]) and breast cancer has been extensively studied. However, the predictive role of IBMs in the neoadjuvant response of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer remains unclear.MethodsThis study included 744 patients with HER2 positive breast cancer treated with neoadjuvant therapy. Baseline MLR, NLR, and PLR data were collected to investigate the association between IBMs and pathological complete response (pCR).ResultsMLR, NLR, and PLR were not associated with neoadjuvant response in the overall population before and after matching. Subgroup analysis stratified by neoadjuvant therapy suggested that these IBMs play a diverse predictive role in response to chemotherapy alone and chemotherapy plus anti-HER2 therapy. A high MLR and NLR, but not PLR, were associated with lower pCR rates in HER2-targeted therapy (MLR: OR=0.67, P=0.023; NLR: OR=0.665, P=0.02; PLR: OR=0.801, P=0.203). Among the anti-HER2 treatment population, patients with a high MLRs (pCR rate, 40.2%) could be divided into MLRhigh/NLRhigh (pCR rate, 36.3%) and MLRhigh/NLRlow (pCR rate, 48.9%) groups when the NLR was considered. The pCR rates of the MLRhigh/NLRlow and low-MLR groups were similar (pCR rate, 47.6%). A comparable stratification effect was observed in patients with high NLR.ConclusionsIBMs play a diverse predictive role in pCR in HER2-positive breast cancer stratified by neoadjuvant regimens. The combination of high MLR and high NLR enabled better identification of patients with poor responses to anti-HER2 therapy than high MLR or NLR alone.