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Sustainability reporting in selected automotive companies
Authors: Kamińska-Witkowska Aleksandra , Kaźmierczak Magdalena 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
The benefits of sustainability reporting are indisputable. These include, first and foremost, building trust. Transparency on non-financial performance can help reduce reputational risk and open a dialogue with stakeholders. Transparent sustainability reporting is also a sign of openness and responsibility. Efforts to develop the economy sustainably include the development of reporting concepts in this sphere. Sustainability activities are becoming an increasingly important element of business reports. This article aims to present and verify the current sustainability reporting at the level of comparison of reported indicators of selected automotive companies in the context of the most widely used Global Reporting Initiative systematics and the upcoming requirements defined by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). It focuses on study cases and identifies good practices and difficulties of sustainable reporting in the automotive industry. This study used the case study method on selected automotive industry companies. The case study analyses a defined problem consisting of a real situation and information as a methodological tool. The findings show that the world’s major automotive companies are broadly endeavouring to realise sustainability practices. The main conclusion of the analysis is that the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), in addition to being complementary, can be combined not only to improve the strategic management of an organisation but also, in a broader context, serve the well-being of the local community and society at large. The article organises and systematises knowledge about the ESG concept and the GRI standard, which currently play an important role in sustainability reporting.
Alpha-adducin 1 (rs4961) gene and its expression associated with sodium sensitivity in hypertensive patients: a cohort study in the western Ukrainian population
Authors: Sydorchuk Larysa , Lytvyn Bogdan , Sydorchuk Andrii , Yarynych Yulia , Daruvuri Sai Praveen , Semenenko Svitlana , Hoshovska Alisa , Sydorchuk Ruslan , Biryuk Igor 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of the α-adducin-1 gene (ADD1) (Gly460Trp [rs4961]) polymorphism and its expression in association with renal dysfunction and sodium sensitivity in hypertensive patients in western Ukrainian population.

Methods. One-hundred patients with essential arterial hypertension (EAH) and hypertensive-mediated target organ damage (stage 2), moderate, high, and very high cardiovascular risk were enrolled in case-control study. Sixty healthy individuals were assigned as controls. Sodium sensitivity and sodium resistance were determined by salt load reaction. The ADD1 (rs4961) genotyping was performed in RT-PCR.

Results. The expression of the quantitative trait loci (eQTL) of ADD1 gene (rs4961) (chr4:2906707 [hg19]) was confirmed in 37 tissues and organs with 23 phenotypic traits. Two hundred eQTL associations revealed - all cis-variants (cis-QTL); 73 methylation QTL (mQTL), 34 splicing QTL (sQTL), 14 histone modification QTL (hQTL), 2 protein QTL (pQTL), 23 transcript utilization QTL (tuQTL), and 4 loci of incorporated long noncoding areas of RNA (lncRNA). GG-genotype unreliably enhances EAH risk (OR=1.92; 95%CI: 0.90–4.10; p=0.066). Sodium sensitivity was observed in 54.0% of patients and in 20.0% of controls (c2=17.89; p<0.001). Sodium sensitivity in T-allele carriers of the ADD1 gene (1378G>T; rs4961) dominated 12-fold in general (OR 95%CI: 2.24–64.29; p=0.001), in women – 4.71 times (OR 95%CI: 1.92–11.56; p<0.001), and in men – 4.09 times (OR 95%CI: 1.03–16.28; p=0.041). Sodium sensitivity elevated the likelihood of severe EAH twice (OR=2.19; OR 95%CI: 1.00–5.05; p=0.049).

Conclusion. T-allele associates with sodium sensitivity in essential arterial hypertension patients and increases the risk of hypertension regardless the gender. Sodium sensitivity enhances the probability of severe essential arterial hypertension in observed population.
Acoustic Depth
Authors: Serra Carlo 
Published: October 2024

Summary
Acoustic depth is an elusive indicator that touches the world of emergencies, or perceptual focus, in a peculiar way. The realm in which these forms of recognition operate indeed links media theory to perception theory and aesthetic reflection. Expressions such as acoustic scene, sound depth or sharpness, or acoustic image when discussing the receptive forms of various microphone models, are just a few cases where imaginative synthesis translates the sense of phenomena arising from the resistance of sensory properties to the structures of linguistic formalization. The language of media is full of these references, which seem to refer to a common sense that emerges in the differentiation of perceptual channels, but is rarely made explicit in a clear manner. To understand acoustic depht’s nature, we can use the concept of emergence: every time we hear a sound, that acoustic process is always surrounded by a myriad of small sounds that interact with it.
The notion of emergence can be applied to anything present in the surrounding environment. It can be applied to any configuration that breaks the homogeneity of a perceptual field. So, we can analyze the complexity of this synthetic formation by tracing it back to increasingly simpler synthetic planes. When talking about composition, synthesis, and association, it has already the results of compositional operations and which provided the ultimate or primary material – either term suffices, depending on the direction we choose to take.
These are essential factors in spatial orientation processes, but they are structurally opaque: we’ll work on three examples taken from classical music, ethnomusicology, and hearing aids.
Comparison of conventional and green approaches to the synthesis of aromatic Schiff bases
Authors: Kołodziej Beata 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
The chemical industry is one of the key elements in improving the quality of human life. At the same time, it generates pollution influencing the ecosystem and our health. To limit or remove some of the reasons of pollution for two decades less harmful approaches to the synthesis of various organic compounds were developed. Among organic compounds, azomethines, also known as Schiff bases, are of particular interest in biochemistry, medicine, and pharmacy. For over twenty years many novel approaches to the synthesis of these compounds have been investigated. Toxic solvents (benzene, toluene) have been replaced with water, fruit juice, or white egg, and in many cases, temperature and time of process were significantly reduced. In the review, conventional and green approaches to the synthesis of Schiff bases are presented with a focus on the effectiveness of these methods, including advantages and disadvantages.
Housing Price Prediction - Machine Learning and Geostatistical Methods
Authors: Cellmer Radosław , Kobylińska Katarzyna 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Machine learning algorithms are increasingly often used to predict real estate prices because they generate more accurate results than conventional statistical or geostatistical methods. This study proposes a methodology for incorporating information about the spatial distribution of residuals, estimated by kriging, into selected machine learning algorithms. The analysis was based on apartment prices quoted in the Polish capital of Warsaw. The study demonstrated that machine learning combined with geostatistical methods significantly improves the accuracy of housing price predictions. Local factors that influence housing prices can be directly incorporated into the model with the use of dedicated maps.
Pengaruh Brand Trust dan Brand Awareness terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Kecantikan
Authors: Harifin Michelle Gracella , Paramita Sinta 
Published: October 2024

The cosmetics industry in Indonesia is growing rapidly, but behind this success, the local beauty industry also faces a number of challenges that should not be ignored. A clear example of this challenge can be seen in the case of the quality of one of Looke Cosmetics' products, which received negative attention from consumers on social media. The purpose of this study is to understand and determine the extent to which brand trust and brand awareness influence the purchase decision of the Looke Cosmetics brand. A quantitative approach was used in this study with data collection techniques using a questionnaire with 100 respondents. The data was analyzed using multiple linear analysis methods, coefficient of determination, t-test and f-test. The results of regression analysis show that both have a positive contribution to purchase decisions, where brand awareness has a greater impact than brand trust, expressed in the regression model Y = 8.286 + 0.189X1 + 0.401X2. The results also showed that brand trust and brand awareness together have an influence of 45.9% on the purchase decision of Looke Cosmetics products, while the remaining 54.1% comes from other components. This confirms that both variables have a significant impact on purchase decisions.
Industri kosmetik di Indonesia sedang berkembang pesat, namun dibalik kesuksesan tersebut, industri kecantikan lokal juga dihadapkan pada sejumlah tantangan yang tidak boleh diabaikan. Contoh nyata dari tantangan ini dapat ditemukan dalam kasus kualitas salah satu produk Looke Cosmetics yang mendapat sorotan negatif dari para konsumen di media sosial. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memahami dan mengetahui sejauh mana brand trust dan brand awareness mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian brand Looke Cosmetics. Pendekatan kuantitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner dengan responden sebanyak 100. Analisis data menggunakan metode analisis linear berganda, koefisien determinasi, uji t, dan uji f. Hasil dari analisis regresi menunjukkan bahwa keduanya memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap keputusan pembelian, dimana brand awareness memiliki dampak yang lebih besar daripada brand trust, dinyatakan dalam model regresi Y = 8,286 + 0,189X1 + 0,401X2. Hasil penelitian juga menemukan bahwa brand trust dan brand awareness bersama-sama memberikan pengaruh sebesar 45,9% terhadap keputusan pembelian produk Looke Cosmetics, sedangkan 54,1% sisanya dari komponen lainnya. Hal ini menegaskan bahwa kedua variabel memiliki dampak yang substansial terhadap keputusan pembelian.
The Bright and Dark Sides of Sports Interpreting in Iraq: Football Interpreting as an Example
Authors: Yacob Al-Dirawi Afaneen Abdul-Wahid , Khalaf Al-Taie Ruqaya Sabeeh , Sultan Al-Maryani Jasim Khalifah 
Published: October 2024

With the rapid increase in international matches, such as the Olympic Games, World Cup by FIFA, Arab or Gulf Cup events the demand for interpreting becomes very necessary, as through this activity players can connect with viewers around the world, this is on the one hand, and on the other, through which they can instantly obtain their instructions. After the war in 2003, the participation of Iraqi athletes in international competitions and the recruitment of foreign coaches flourish. This new situation urges policy designers to strategically plan to offer qualified interpreters to ensure ideal communication between the players and their coaches and between them and the international audience. The status quo, however, is very frustrating: the number of Iraqi qualified interpreters can relatively be visible (for the ordinary observers) as there are no specialized academic or non-academic institutions that offer the requirements. This lack has opened the door for non-professional interpreters to carry the task leading not only to fragmented communication but also to deform the perception of this profession. This study sheds light on this particular area. It solely adopts the participant-oriented method offered by Saldanha and O’brein (2013). The research instrument is a carefully-designed questionnaire which is presented to a sample of thirty professional interpreters. The study findings emphasize that the status quo of sports interpreting in Iraq is discouraging because of some obstacles, such as the absence of specialized interpreting training facilities and monitoring institutions.
Translation and Diplomacy : The Role of Translators in International Relations
Authors: Zouba'a Ayad Mahmood 
Published: October 2024

This study sheds lights on the role of translators in international relations . It aims to study the translation strategies used in translating the diplomatic texts , to identify the difficulties faced by translators in translating the texts in the diplomatic field . It hypothesizes that the translators have a limit knowledge of such terms used in diplomatic context . In the present study , four samples contained diplomatic terms were taken and rendered by translators adopted Vinay and Darblent strategies (1995) of direct translation and oblique translation to know how the meaning is conveyed from the source text into the target text.
A COGNITIVE STUDY OF DRINK EXPRESSIONS IN ENGLISH PROVERBS
Authors: Namiq Ma'aly Sattar , Ali Hasan Shaban 
Published: October 2024

Conceptual Metaphor Theory represents the output of a cognitive process by which readers can understand one domain in terms of another. This study aims to investigate the use of drink proverbs in English from a cognitive point of view and investigate the role of metaphor in communication as an unconscious process in everyday life. Also, it aims to identify metaphor as a systematic process that does not occur randomly. It is considered as a problematic task for learners to understand, interpret, and render the exact conceptual meaning of English proverbs. The procedures of this study are as follows: Presenting a theoretical framework of cognitive linguistics and adopting the model of the conceptual metaphor theory which is Lakoff and Johnson's “Metaphor We Live by” (2003) to analyze proverbs of drink in English. Another two models are used to support the first one which are Newman's (1997) “Eating and Drinking as a Source of Metaphor in English” and Quirk et al (1985) “A Comprehensives Grammar of the English Language”. The study hypothesizes that the source and target domains in conceptual metaphors have a crucial role in understanding the meaning of drink proverbs in English. Concerning the levels of analysis, the present study deals with the semantic and grammatical levels. The data are collected from dictionaries that are associated with drink proverbs. Six samples are chosen for the analysis. In each sample, more than five items have been analyzed metaphorically and grammatically. The present study concluded that conceptual metaphors do not occur randomly and they are unconscious processes through conversations.
Time-Dependent Reachable Domain and Its Application to Impulsive Orbital Pursuit–Evasion Analysis
Authors: Zhang Sai , Yang Zhen , Luo Ya-Zhong 
Published: October 2024

Orbital pursuit–evasion (OPE) has garnered significant attention due to its potential applications in space rendezvous and proximity operations. Conventional methods using differential games do not fully address the impulsive OPE problem, which involves a discontinuous differential system. This paper presents the concept of a time-dependent reachable domain (TDRD) for analyzing the impulsive OPE problem. The range and time constraints for determining the TDRD are first given. These constraints can be solved to identify two different TDRDs: the RD at a given time and the RD over a duration. The numerical results obtained from the proposed method exhibit good agreement with those from Monte Carlo simulations, validating the practicality of using TDRDs for OPE analysis. Four different qualitatively OPE outcomes are defined based on the geometrical relationship between the spacecraft’s TDRDs. A series of application cases are comprehensively examined to prove that TDRDs directly predict the sufficient conditions leading to a specific OPE outcome. These findings demonstrate that the TDRD concept is a potent and efficacious instrument for studying the impulsive OPE problem.
MicroRNA expression signature in gastrointestinal stromal tumour & their molecular & histological features
Authors: Ghani Abdul , Singh Harvinder , Kumar Hemanth , Vaiphei Kim 
Published: October 2024

Background & objectives
In gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST), not only genetic abnormalities are responsible for adverse clinical events, but epigenetic modifications also play a crucial role. MicroRNA (miRNA) dysregulation plays a significant role in carcinogenesis as miRNAs serve as natural silencer for their targets. Our study aimed to explore the miRNAs expression and its association with molecular and histopathological characteristics of GIST.

Methods
Fifty GIST samples, including 45 formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) and fresh tissues were included. Peripheral non-tumour tissues were used as controls. All the cases were confirmed using immunohistochemistry. RNA was extracted using miRNA-specific kit, and the expression was performed using RT-qPCR. The data were evaluated using AriaMx software version 1.5 (Agilent, US). MiRNAs expression was analyzed by using the relative quantification method (ΔΔCT).

Results
miR-221, miR-222, miR-494 and miR-34a showed significant down-regulation in tumours relative to non-tumour tissues. The expression levels of these miRNAs were significantly down-regulated in c-KIT (proto-oncogene encoding the tyrosine kinase transmembrane receptor)-positive tumours compared to c-KIT-negative. Further analysis revealed that reduced expression was associated with spindle subtypes and gastric localization. However, there was no significant correlation with other histological features. Additionally, miR-221/222, and miR-494 were down-regulated in most of the KIT exon 11 mutant subtypes, while miRNA-34a was associated with platelet derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) mutations.

Interpretation & conclusions
The present study showed that the down-regulation of these miRNAs may help better molecular classification and characterization of GISTs. Our results offer new insight into the association between miRNAs and histological features, enabling a more thorough understanding of GISTs at the molecular level.
Determinan Pajanan Pestisida Terhadap Kadar Haemoglobin Wanita Usia Subur (WUS) di Kecamatan Dempo Selatan Pagar Alam
Authors: Purba Imelda , Ningrum Rafika Oktiva , Saci Muhammad Amin Arigo 
Published: October 2024

Women of childbearing age are a group that plays an important role in the agricultural sector not only in Indonesia but also in other agricultural countries around the world. The types of agricultural activities undertaken by WUS are sometimes the same as those of men, even those that allow contact with pesticides. Women of childbearing age in Pagaralam are at risk of experiencing health effects such as anemia, due to their exposure to Organophosphates. It is necessary to conduct research aimed at analyzing the determinants of pesticide exposure to the haemoglobin level in WUS as a basis for recommendations for efforts to prevent and overcome the effects of pesticide exposure. The design of this study was observational with a cross sectional study approach. The study population was women of childbearing age who were exposed to pesticides in the South Dempo District of Pagaralam, with a sample size of 120 WUS. Sampling using cluster sampling technique. Data collection was carried out through interviews using a questionnaire, observation using a checklist, measurement of body weight using a weight scale, height using a microtoise, and Hb levels using the Easy Touch GCHB tool. Data analysis of the results of the study was carried out univariately, and bivariate using the Chi- Square.The results of bivariate analysis of variables show that were significant with the haemoglobin level in women of childbearing age in South Dempo District were tenure, long time laundry spraying and length of time preparing pesticide. While variables that are not associated with haemoglobin levels are length of spraying, length of time mixed, frequency of spraying, and use of PPE. It is recommended that women of childbearing age reduce the length of time washing clothes spraying and the length of time preparing pesticides through good time management.
Keywords : Haemoglobin level, pesticide exposure, woman of childbearing age
Recherche-action en partenariat et ressources végétales mobilisables pour la production de lombricompost dans les Hautes Terres de Madagascar
Authors: Rakotobe Rovanirina , Razafindrakoto Malalatiana , Ravonjiarison Nasandratra , Blanchart Éric , Andriamifidy Tantely Razafimbelo , Bernard Laetitia , Raminoarison Manoa , Rakotomalala Heriniaina Hobiarivelo , Ratsiatosika Onja , Autfray Patrice 
Published: October 2024

Description du sujet. Au niveau d’une commune péri-urbaine à Madagascar, un dispositif de recherche-action en partenariat a pour objectif d’améliorer l’offre en fertilisation organique par le lombricompostage. Objectifs. Un inventaire des ressources végétales potentiellement mobilisables en lombricompostage a été premièrement effectué au cours des trois saisons agricoles. Méthode. Une capitalisation des savoirs locaux a été effectuée en associant enquêtes individuelles et ateliers collectifs regroupant 42 agriculteurs et 10 animateurs. Résultats. Soixante-trois espèces ont pu être identifiées avec leurs noms scientifiques et vernaculaires. Leurs utilisations habituelles ont été précisées. Ces ressources ont été regroupées en des entités contrastées : arbres, arbustes et plantes grasses, herbacées des jachères et friches, adventices et résidus de culture. Les résidus de riz, pailles et balles sont mobilisables hors saison des pluies (mai à novembre), alors que les adventices et les espèces annuelles des jachères et friches sont principalement mobilisables pendant la saison des pluies (décembre à avril). L’atelier de capitalisation a permis de recenser les savoirs des agriculteurs sur 27 des 63 espèces. Les six ressources végétales principales identifiées par les agriculteurs comme potentiellement mobilisables et propices au lombricompostage comprennent trois arbustes, les pailles de riz, les pailles de graminées de jachère et friche et les résidus de bananier. Conclusions. Ce diagnostic inséré dans une première boucle de recherche-action en partenariat a permis de déterminer la disponibilité de ressources végétales pour le lombricompostage et d’associer savoirs locaux et connaissances scientifiques dans le cadre d’un apprentissage croisé.