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Ceramic Filters for the Efficient Removal of Azo Dyes and Pathogens in Water
Authors: Oaikhena Marvellous , Oluwalana-Sanusi Abimbola E. , Mokoena Puseletso P. , Mabuba Nonhlangabezo , Tshabalala Themba , Chaukura Nhamo 
Published: November 2023

Overcoming the scarcity of safe and sustainable drinking water, particularly in low-income countries, is one of the key challenges of the 21st century. In these countries, the cost of centralized water treatment facilities is prohibitive. This work examines the application of low-cost ceramic filters as point-of-use (POU) devices for the removal of methylene blue, o-toluidine blue, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus typhi from contaminated water. The ceramic filters had typical kaolinite functional groups, making them suitable for the removal of dyes and pathogens. Surface charge measurements indicated strongly anionic filters, while thermal properties confirmed the carbonization of the biowaste additive leaving behind a porous kaolinite structure which subsequently dehydroxylated into meta kaolinite. In addition, morphological data showed heterogeneous filter surfaces. Increased biomass content improved the permeability, water adsorption, flow rate, and apparent porosity of the filter. The ceramic filter removed methylene blue (42.99–59.74%), o-toluidine (79.95–92.71%), Staphylococcus aureus (98–100%), and Staphylococcus typhi (75–100%). Overall, the study demonstrated the effectiveness of POU ceramic filters in removing organic pollutants in contaminated water while serving as disinfectants.
Hidden Costs Associated with Smallholder Family-Based Broiler Production: Accounting for the Intangibles
Authors: Nacimento Rafael Araujo , Canever Mario Duarte , Almeida Cecilia , Agostinho Feni , Gameiro Augusto Hauber , Giannetti Biagio Fernando 
Published: November 2023

The contractual relationship between the processing firm and the broiler smallholder presents incessant conflicts of interest and inequality due to technical and economic discrepancies, leading to an undervaluation of the producers’ remuneration. This study aims to deepen the discussion on searching for a more balanced monetary exchange between processing firms and broiler smallholders based on scientific aspects. For this, the emergy theory and its concepts are used while considering a representative broiler production system at Concórdia, Brazil. The results indicate the importance of including cultural information in the emergy-based model calculation, which achieved the highest emergy contribution (~63%; transformity = 1.73 × 108 sej/J) for the broiler smallholder. On the other hand, the cultural information was not sufficient to increase the sustainability of the broiler production system. The results show an imbalance in the monetary exchange between the processing firm and broiler smallholder from both perspectives (the economic and emergy-based ones), which indicates higher values (USD 0.32/broiler and EmUSD 1.62/broiler) than the practiced payment value of USD 0.24/broiler. Evaluating the “(eco)cost” from an emergy-based accounting perspective recognizes that production depends not only on tangible physical resources but also on knowledge, skills and information (“iceberg of value” thinking). Policy and decision makers must therefore consider the promotion of public policies that subside initiatives, including social and environmental welfare programs.
Personalised care and support planning in Singapore: qualitative interviews with people living with diabetes
Authors: Lazarus Monica , Yew Tong Wei , Tan Wee Hian , Venkataraman Kavita , Valderas Jose Maria , Young Doris Yee Ling , Tai E Shyong , Loh Victor Weng Keong 
Published: November 2023

BackgroundPersonalised care and support planning (CSP) is a person-centred approach for the care of people living with long-term conditions. Patient Activation through Community Empowerment/Engagement for Diabetes Management (PACE-D) adapts the Year of Care Partnerships (YOCP) approach to CSP in the UK for people living with diabetes at Singapore polyclinics. Polyclinics are multi-storey primary care hubs that provide affordable, multidisciplinary, comprehensive, and high-throughput public health care for the multi-ethnic, multilingual Singapore population.AimTo explore the experience of PACE-D-enrolled people living with diabetes with personalised CSP at Singapore polyclinics.Design & settingQualitative interviews of people living with diabetes who experienced personalised CSP at National University Polyclinics (NUP) in Singapore between July 2020 and November 2021.MethodPACE-D-enrolled people living with diabetes who experienced personalised CSP were purposively sampled. In-depth semi-structured interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analysed using Braun and Clarke’s reflexive thematic analysis.ResultsFifty-two patients participated in the study. Four main themes were identified. Theme 1 was the importance of the care-planning letter. Patients reported that the CPL prompted reflection and patient preparation for CSP conversations. Theme 2 was the role of the programme coordinator. PACE-D programme coordinators amplified self-management by playing advocate and confidant beyond administrative duties. Theme 3 was the value of the personalised CSP conversation. CSP providers were perceived as partners in care, with more time to listen compared with usual consultations. Patient engagement was affected by language confidence. Theme 4 was agency in self-management. With adequate time and support, patients increased in confidence and agency both in CSP engagement and diabetes self-management.ConclusionWhile language confidence may affect patient engagement, personalised CSP shows promise for strengthening patient engagement and self-management among people living with diabetes at Singapore polyclinics.
L’échec de la première mission chrétienne au Japon (XVIe-XVIIe siècles)
Authors: Proust Jacques 
Published: November 2023

L’histoire de la première évangélisation du Japon est celle d’un double malentendu, explique Jacques PROUST. Les jésuites croyaient prêcher l’évangile : ils prêchaient Aristote et le concile de Trente, ou du moins les conclusions qu’ils en avaient tirées. Les Japonais de leur côté entendirent, à tort ou à raison, que l’Europe catholique voulait les asservir. La persécution déclenchée par les premiers Tokugawa anéantit la jeune Église japonaise et le peu qu’il en resta fut coupé du monde pendant plus de deux siècles.
La persécution seule n’aurait sans doute pas suffi à éradiquer le christianisme du Japon, si la foi propagée par les jésuites avait eu des racines plus solides. En 1636 un jésuite portugais apostat met à nu, dans La Supercherie dévoilée, les fondements réels de la prédication et de la catéchèse romaines.
La paresse du contresens
Authors: Lys Daniel 
Published: November 2023

While philology progresses, improving translations, still various people keep in memory old usual phrases, heard so many times, learned by heart, so that they make up a kind of “Holy Scripture” in their own language, in spite of the fact that this language has moved from the period of the language of those translations. Of course up-to-date translations are available. But there is a kind of laziness in keeping what was good enough for the former generations.
Daniel Lys has sampled half a score of biblical texts which often are either misunderstood or even mistranslated because of such a laziness. He tries to make obvious their right and revolutionary meaning. Moreover, such a paper is programmatic for any Bible reader who wants to listen und understand, instead of babbling pious formalities.
Osteosarcopenic Obesity in Patients with Diseases of the Circulation System: Epidemiology, Clinical Significance, Modern Approaches to Diagnosis
Authors: Антюх К.Ю. , Григоренко Е.А. , Шептулина А.Ф. , Драпкина О.М. , Митьковская Н.П. 
Published: November 2023

Остеосаркопеническое ожирение в ассоциации с болезнями системы кровообращения остается предметом изучения и научных дискуссий, несмотря на опубликованные результаты завершенных клинических исследований, проведенных в последние годы. В развитии и прогрессировании как остеосаркопенического ожирения, так и неблагоприятных сердечно-сосудистых событий принимают участие системное воспаление, оксидативный стресс, инсулинорезистентность. Наличие снижения костной массы и функции, избытка жировой ткани в организме, уменьшения количества мышц, нарушения мышечной функции и снижения мышечной силы свидетельствует о существовании взаимосвязи между остеосаркопеническим ожирением и заболеваниями сердечно-сосудистой системы. В обзорной статье изложены современные представления об эпидемиологии, этиологии, современных подходах к диагностике остеосаркопенического ожирения у пациентов с болезнями системы кровообращения, а также возможных патогенетических механизмах его развития.
Osteosarcopenic obesity in association with circulatory system sites requires study and scientific debate, despite the published years of completed research conducted in recent studies. Systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance are involved in the development and progression of both osteosarcopenic obesity and adverse cardiovascular events. The presence of impaired bone mass and function, excess adipose tissue in consumption, an increase in the number of muscles, impaired muscle function and deterioration in muscle strength, an increase in the relationship between osteosarcopenic obesity and the cardiovascular system. The review article presents modern ideas about the epidemiology, etiology, modern approaches to the diagnosis of osteosarcopenic obesity in patients with dangerous circulatory systems, as well as possible pathogenetic mechanisms of its development.
Comorbid Patient with Arterial Hypertension: Focus on Valsartan and Fixed Combinations
Authors: Пырочкин А.В. 
Published: November 2023

В статье с позиций современных клинических рекомендаций Европейского общества кардиологов, Европейского и Международного обществ по артериальной гипертензии рассматривается место комбинированной антигипертензивной терапии в лечении пациентов с хроническим повышением артериального давления. Особое внимание уделено обширной доказательной базе эффективности валсартана, амлодипина и гидрохлортиазида. Продемонстрированы не только их высокие антигипертензивные свойства, но и благоприятное влияние на органопротекцию и прогноз. Подробно обсуждаются предпочтительные сценарии выбора двойных фиксированных комбинаций с диуретиком и блокатором кальциевых каналов, показания к назначению тройной фиксированной комбинации. Также оговорены вопросы монотерапии, повышения приверженности пациентов лечению путем назначения фиксированных комбинаций лекарственных средств, типичные ошибки в выборе лекарственных средств, что имеет важное значение для использования их врачами амбулаторного звена.
The article considers the place of combined antihypertensive therapy in the treatment of patients with chronic high blood pressure from the standpoint of modern clinical guidelines of the European Society of Cardiology, the European and International Societies for Arterial Hypertension. Particular attention is paid to the extensive evidence base for the effectiveness of valsartan, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide. Not only their high antihypertensive properties were demonstrated, but also a favorable effect on organ protection and prognosis. The preferred scenarios for choosing double fixed combinations with a diuretic and a calcium channel blocker, indications for prescribing a triple fixed combination are discussed in detail. Also discussed are the issues of monotherapy, increasing patient adherence to treatment by prescribing fixed combinations of drugs, typical errors in the choice of drugs, which is important for their use by outpatient doctors.
Triple Fixed Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Combination – Luxury or Intention?
Authors: Пристром А.М. 
Published: November 2023

В статье рассматриваются современные принципы контроля артериального давления у пациентов с артериальной гипертензией, приведенные в рекомендациях Европейского общества кардиологов 2018 г. и Европейского общества по артериальной гипертензии 2023 г. Показаны преимущества и недостатки комбинированной антигипертензивной терапии по сравнению с монотерапией, положительные аспекты применения фиксированных антигипертензивных комбинаций в сравнении со свободными комбинациями. В статье приведены основные классы антигипертензивных препаратов и их преимущественный выбор при различных клинических ситуациях, а также обоснован оптимальный выбор комбинаций. Уделено внимание современным принципам коррекции гиперхолестеринемии с определением конкретных целей терапии. На основании имеющегося клинического опыта обоснована необходимость одновременного контроля ключевых сердечно-сосудистых факторов риска (артериальной гипертензии и гиперхолестеринемии), в том числе и с применением полипилла – фиксированной комбинации двух антигипертензивных и гипохолестеринемического препаратов.
The article discusses the modern principles of blood pressure control in patients with arterial hypertension, given in the recommendations of the European Society of Cardiology 2018 and the European Society of Hypertension 2023. The advantages and disadvantages of combined antihypertensive therapy compared to monotherapy, positive aspects of the use of fixed antihypertensive combinations in a free mode are shown. The article presents the main classes of antihypertensive drugs and their preferred choice for various conditions, as well as justifies the choice of combinations. Attention is paid to modern principles of correction of hypercholesterolemia with the definition of specific goals of therapy. In the south of сlinical experience, the need for simultaneous control of the main cardiovascular risk factors (arterial hypertension and hypercholesterolemia), including the use of polypill – a fixed combination of two antihypertensive and hypocholesterolemic drugs, has been substantiated.
Guía de suplementación para profesionales de la salud y deporte: suplementos con nivel de evidencia fuerte
Authors: Hernández Bonilla Alejandra , Córdoba Rodríguez Diana Paola 
Published: November 2023

Los alimentos deportivos y suplementos pueden tener un papel pequeño pero importante en los planes nutricionales deportivos de los atletas de alto rendimiento. Las organizaciones deportivas, los profesionales de las ciencias del deporte y de la salud y los entrenadores deberán considerar los siguientes puntos al recomendar a un deportista el uso de un suplemento o alimento deportivo: ¿su consumo es seguro?, ¿es efectivo?, ¿está permitido su uso en el deporte? Por lo anterior, el objetivo de esta guía de suplementación deportiva, adaptada del marco establecido por el Instituto Australiano del Deporte (IAD), es ofrecer información clara, resumida y actualizada acerca del uso seguro y la evidencia científica en torno a los suplementos y alimentos deportivos. El presente documento se construyó a partir del documento original “Australian Institute of Sport Position Statement. Supplements and Sports Foods in High Performance Sport” sumado a una revisión de la literatura llevada a cabo por los autores entre los meses de febrero y mayo de 2022, incluyendo ensayos clínicos aleatorizados y metaanálisis publicados en la base de datos PubMed en los últimos 10 años. Esta guía está dividida en 4 secciones según los niveles de evidencia y seguridad en su uso. El presente documento corresponde a la primera parte de la guía, que incluye los alimentos con nivel de evidencia fuerte de un efecto ergogénico y seguro para el deporte.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE SERVICE-ORIENTED LEADERSHIP ON THE INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOR
Authors: Fan Ling , Zhang Weiming , Lai Li Wen 
Published: November 2023

This paper selected a middle school with the highest comprehensive strength in each district of Beijing, China as the research object, and conducted a quantitative study on the status of innovative behavior of young teachers, the status of Service-Oriented Leadership perceived by young teachers, and the atmosphere of organizational innovation. the findings showed the research variables had significant positive effects on each other; and organizational innovation atmosphere played a moderating role between Service-Oriented Leadership and young teachers' innovative behavior, which indicated the stronger the organizational innovation atmosphere. The more effective the Service-Oriented Leadership is, and the influence of young teachers' innovative behavior is stronger.
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ECONOMY OF THAILAND
Authors: Onyusheva Irina V , Chompuprapet Patthamaphon , Panusokul Thawarat , Lekwatthanarot Preeyaporn 
Published: November 2023

Thailand has been one of Asia’s worst-hit economies by the coronavirus in 2020. In terms of government actions, as a second wave strikes, the government is trying to avoid the economic damage of a full lockdown, finding the ways of fast economic recovery.
The present status of Thailand's economy is examined in this study, which considers GDP and its components such as consumption, investment, government expenditure, exports, and imports. Paper detected Thailand’s advantages and disadvantages based on conducting the comparative analysis of existing patterns of macroeconomic development, and socio-political aspects. It has been suggested the possible solutions and recommendations on how to improve the current economic state of the country.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE RISK AND RETURN TRADE-OFF: THE ROLE OF DIVERSIFICATION
Authors: Darkhabani Maram 
Published: November 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic triggered a sharp decline in asset values. As a result, a well-diversified portfolio over many industries provides the portfolio with the stability it needs to sustain against losses. Diverse financial assets and industries would differ significantly throughout history, whether the economy has been growing or not. Financial decisions must not be designed mainly based on a response to recent incidents but on long-term plans that implement diversification concepts.
The population of the research includes 39 Lebanese commercial banks. Using the annual reports of five different banks, we have compiled secondary data that contain the most often used ratios like ROE as a unit of measurement for the financial performance of the banks.
Risk management programs and bank performance, notably ROA and ROE, are commonly accepted to correlate. As a result, branch managers' inspections were an active credit risk assessment approach that had a favourable influence on the banks' financial stability. Findings also indicated that the traditional Bank's ROE profitability is strongly linked to its credit risk assessment strategy, as shown by regression analysis.
THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON PERFORMANCE AT UNIVERSITIES OF HO CHI MINH CITY
Authors: Ai Tran Huu , Phuc Nguyen Anh , Nguyet Bich Dinh 
Published: November 2023

This paper derived from the study of the theoretical basis of leadership styles and the impact of leadership styles on the performance and empirical research in organizations. The author uses qualitative and quantitative research methods to analyze the nature of leadership styles in the universities of Ho Chi Minh City. Testing research hypotheses of the impact of leadership style on the performance of universities based on data collected from 466 responses from leaders, faculty and officials from 22 universities in Ho Chi Minh City. As a result, 7 elements were found: (1) Idealized Influence (IDI), (2) Inspirational Motivation (IM), (3) Intellectual Stimulation (IS), (4) Personalization (CP), (5) Contingent Reward (CR) (6) Management by Exception (ME) and (7) Liberal leadership (LL).
THE IMPACT OF ENGAGEMENT ON TURNOVER INTENTION: THE CASE OF UNITED ARAB EMIRATES BANKS
Authors: Ushakov Denis , Shatila Khodor 
Published: November 2023

This paper studied the impact of engagement on turnover intention in United Arab Emirates Banks. In this study, data was acquired through sending a survey across 283 respondents. The data was acquired then analyzed using statistical software to examine the significance and the kind of link between the independent variables (Engagement, organizational support, and commitment) and the dependent variable (Turnover Intention).
The survey findings showed that bank employees were influenced by their other workers' satisfaction, support, and dedication to their careers. We need to increase physical involvement, support, and commitment if we want employees to stay put, feel at ease in their work, and get their jobs done. A recent study found that certain employees' low morale might be attributed to their lack of an emotional investment in the bank.
A STUDY ON THE LEARNER AUTONOMY IN LEARNING ENGLISH TO CHINESE EFL STUDENTS IN SHANDONG INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
Authors: Liu Xiangyu 
Published: November 2023

In the context of learner autonomy, this study adopts mixed qualitative and quantitative research to investigate the EFL students’ autonomy in learning English at Shandong Institute of Science and Technology Vocational College, with the two research questions: (1) What is the current status of the autonomy in English language learning among Chinese EFL students in higher vocational institutions? (2)What are the main factors that affect the learner autonomy in learning English of EFL students in Chinese higher vocational institutions? With the stratified sampling method, one-hundred twenty-five sophomore students were randomlyselected from five majors to complete the close-ended questionnaire and 15 students among them were selected to participate in the focus-group interview. With a recovery rate of 92.8%, 125 pieces of the questionnaire were distributed and 116 pieces were valid. The data analysis tool adopts SPSS and thematic analysis. This study finds that the current EFL students have a relatively low level of autonomy in learning English and from the four dimensions of learner autonomy, the sociocultural dimension (M=2.87) is the lowest, compared to other three dimensions: political-philosophical (M=2.96), technical (M=2.99), psychological (M=3.21). The data from the focus group interviews presents the finding that students lack guidance from teachers to engage in autonomous learning. The personal correlation coefficient reflects that English teachers’ role is the largest factor in affecting students’ level of autonomy learning in English. Such findings recommend that English teachers in higher vocational institutions should notice their importance in the cultivation of learner autonomy in their students and adopt student-centred teaching based on learner autonomy.