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Problematic Aspects of Influence Trading in the Context of ComparativeLegal Analysis of Georgia and European countries
Authors: Gamkhitashvili Giorgi 
Published: October 2023

The present article article examines the legal aspects of influence trading in light of the analysis of the "Criminal Law Convention on Corruption" of the Council of Europe and the legislation of several European countries. In this respect, the article analyzes the main legal framework of the act of influence peddling as defined in the Council of Europe Convention, the legal extent of its action, and the significance of its implementation in the national criminal law of each state. Thus, in this regard, the article analyzes in depth the key aspects of the trade institution under the influence of Georgia, Spain, France, Belgium, and Hungary, as well as the questions of their conformity with the Council of Europe Convention. Furthermore, in terms of comparative legal analysis, the differentiating legal characteristics of the trade institution under the impact of Georgia and the aforementioned European nations are explored.
Influence peddling, as a form of lever for exerting undue influence on officials through personal relationships, provides a corrupt background to the extent that this behavior undermines the reputation of state institutions and the degree of trust in them in the eyes of citizens. Influence peddling is comparable to lobbying in terms of exerting influence on government officials, which is why several European nations have declined to criminalize it. Hence, the concept of interaction between influence trading and lobbying organizations is extensively investigated. Ultimately, the key legal features of influence trading were analyzed in terms of comparative legal and systematic analysis, and a clear boundary was made between the aforementioned institution and other associated legal activities such as lobbying, legal or other services, and other consulting activities.
Pengembangan Potensi Desa Wisata Limbasari Purbalingga dengan Optimalisasi Informasi Digital
Authors: Cahyono Teguh , Purnomo Widhiatmoko Herry , Susilawati Hesti , Adhiana Tigar Putri , Gibran Akhmad Khahlil , Sugiyanto Gito 
Published: October 2023

Desa Wisata Limbasari merupakan salah satu desa wisata yang berada di Kabupaten Purbalingga. Tujuan dari pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah membantu Desa Wisata Limbasari membantu mengembangkan potensi yang besar untuk terus dapat dikembangkan sebagai destinasi wisata yang lebih banyak diminati masyarakat. Desa ini mempunyai kekuatan daya tarik wisata berupa River Tubing dan landscape alam pegunungan. Selain itu banyak produk asli Desa Limbasari yang original dan bagus dan berpotensi sebagai ikon promosi Desa Wisata Limbasari.Namun, dalam rangka mempromosikan produk tersebut terdapat kendala, yaitu bagaimana memanfaatkan dan mengaplikasikan media digital sehingga informasi wisata di Desa Limbasari mudah dan cepat diakses oleh masyarakat dimanapun lokasinya. Masyarakat Desa Limbasari belum mengetahui konsep informasi digital, sehingga banyak masyarakat khususnya purbalingga belum banyak yang mengetahui wisata-wisata apa saja yang ada di Limbasari. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut, tim pengabdi melakukan kegiatan sosialisasi terkait konsep digital marketing sebagai upaya optimalisasi informasi digital bagi masyarakat Desa Wisata Limbasari.Kegiatan promosi digital juga dilakukan dengan melibatkan anggota Pokdarwis dengan mempromosikan objek wisata serta produk unggulan yang ada di Limbasari
Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Sosial dalam Proses Pembelajaran di Sekolah
Authors: Singarimbun Pringati 
Published: October 2023

Social media has become a global phenomenon that dominates people's daily lives. It is not only used for communication and interaction with friends and family, but it has also entered the world of education. This article aims to analyze the impact of social media usage in the learning process at schools. The study involves literature research and empirical data to identify the benefits and challenges of using social media in an educational context. This research found that the use of social media in the learning process at schools can have significant positive and negative impacts. However, with proper management and effective strategies, the benefits can be enhanced, and the challenges can be overcome. This study also provides practical recommendations for educators and educational institutions in integrating social media in school learning.
Abstrak
Media sosial telah menjadi fenomena global yang mendominasi kehidupan sehari-hari masyarakat. Tidak hanya digunakan untuk berkomunikasi dan berinteraksi dengan teman dan keluarga, tetapi juga telah memasuki dunia pendidikan. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh penggunaan media sosial dalam proses pembelajaran di sekolah. Studi ini melibatkan penelitian literatur dan data empiris untuk mengidentifikasi manfaat dan tantangan penggunaan media sosial dalam konteks pendidikan. Dalam penelitian ini, ditemukan bahwa penggunaan media sosial dalam proses pembelajaran di sekolah dapat memiliki dampak positif dan negatif yang signifikan. Namun, dengan pengelolaan yang tepat dan strategi yang baik, manfaatnya dapat lebih ditingkatkan dan tantangan dapat diatasi. Penelitian ini juga memberikan beberapa rekomendasi praktis bagi para pendidik dan lembaga pendidikan dalam mengintegrasikan media sosial dalam pembelajaran di sekolah.
Kata kunci: media sosial, pendidikan, pembelajaran, sekolah
La importancia del flujo de turistas y sus efectos en el desarrollo sostenible
Authors: Falcones Ana Cecilia Vélez , Cevallos Daniel Armando Vergara , Plazo Jorge Gonzalo Pérez , Velásquez Jesús Merino , Rosado Derli Francisco Álava , Okafor Christopher Chukwugozie , Olives Gladys Germania Salazar , Macías José Darwin Zambrano 
Published: October 2023

El propósito de la investigación es medir la importancia de flujo de turistas en las comunidades rurales Manabitas, y su aporte al desarrollo sostenible de las mismas, con ello diagnosticar las necesidades de cada lugar turístico, que contribuya a la innovación, y al fomento de nuevas alternativas de servicios turísticos, con la utilización sus recursos culturales y naturales del sector. A partir del estado del arte y el método analítico-descriptivo, cuali-cuantitativa, se demuestra el análisis de la situación actual de turistas y como este aporta significativamente al desarrollo de los pueblos del Ecuador. El resultado de los datos indica que un 52% el motivo para viajar es turismo comunitario, por el valor de sus recursos, naturales y culturales de las comunidades. Se concluye que el flujo de turistas a nivel nacional es de vital importancia para el crecimiento económico, político, social y el cuidado y protección medioambiental; El interés expresado por el 88% de los encuestados en experimentar un tipo de turismo que resalte las bondades de una comunidad y sus recursos sugiere un mercado prometedor, y que la diversidad de preferencias se refleja en los resultados que demuestran una variedad de preferencias y motivaciones entre los visitantes de las comunidades.
Pushkarmoola (Inula racemosa Hook. F.): A Healing Legacy Unveiled - Exploring its Potent Anti-Pyretic and Medicinal Significance
Authors: Anju K. l.  , Jaisawal Vaibhav , Kumar Sanjeev , Vashishtha Kiran , Mishra Anurag 
Published: October 2023

Pushkarmoola, scientifically known as Inula racemosa Hook. F., is a robust herb belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is renowned for its potent medicinal properties, particularly in the realm of cardio-pulmonary health. In contemporary times, it enjoys significant recognition and popularity in both folk and traditional medicinal practices. Its versatility in addressing various health conditions such as fever (Jwara), cardiac diseases (Hridroga), wasting (Kshaya), cough (Kasa), respiratory diseases (Svasa), and tuberculosis (Rajayakshma) has been firmly established over the years through a combination of traditional wisdom and scientific investigation.
Objective: This article provides a concise overview of the historical significance of Inula in medicine. Inula is a valuable source of natural compounds, and this article covers their pharmacological, biochemical, and clinical studies conducted in both in-vitro and in-vivo settings. Furthermore, it places particular emphasis on Inula's widespread use in Ayurvedic literature particularly as a remedy for fever (Jwara).
Data Source: The available literature on Pushkaramoola from original Ayurvedic scriptures, classical Ayurvedic texts from different periods, Indian Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia, and scientific databases such as ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Google Scholar.
Review Methods: Numerous references to Pushkaramoola, found in Ayurvedic classics, journals, and traditional knowledge sources, were thoroughly compiled, and analyzed. The extensive data revealed its potential as a potent antipyretic, as it is prominently featured in formulations designed to alleviate fever. Additionally, both in vivo and in vitro studies have provided evidence of its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antifungal properties.
Conclusion: This article encourages future researchers to delve deeper into the anti-pyretic properties of Pushkarmoola, as it has been extensively documented in ancient texts for its effectiveness in treating various types of fever (jwara). This historical evidence serves as a compelling reason for scholars to explore and expand upon the potential anti-fever benefits of Pushkarmoola.
Assessment of Evan’s Index in North-Western Nigeria using Computerised Tomography
Authors: Abubakar Bello , Danjuma Jibrin Usman 
Published: October 2023

Aim: To determine the Evan’s Index of Nigerians using computerized tomography in Sokoto North-Western Nigeria.
Study Design: Retrospective cross- sectional.
Place and duration of study: Department of Anatomy Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto and Department of Radiology Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto, between January, 2020 and January, 2022.
Methodology: Normal brain CT scans of one hundred and seventy-eight subjects from the Radiology Department of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, whose ages ranged from 1 to 70 year. The Evans index was determined by the ratio of the measured distance between the tips of the frontal horns of lateral ventricles and the inner skull tables at the midpoint of the cranium in axial plane.
Results: The Evan’s indexes were larger in male than the females and these differences were not statically significant except in the age group 51-60years where statistically significant difference was observed between male and female (p=0.042). The minimum Evan’s index was 0.02cm in male and 0.01 females and the maximum bi-frontal index was 0.40cm in male and 0.38cm in females.
Conclusion: The Evan’s indexes and it relation with sex and age in our environment was determined.
Properties and interpretation of the Skellam model—A discrete‐time contest competition population model
Authors: Šuba Jurģis , Kawata Yukichika , Lindén Andreas 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe Skellam model describes discrete‐time population dynamics of a single species assuming uniform (i.e., random or Poissonian) individual distribution and intraspecific contest competition. Apart from studies on individual‐based models derived from first principles it has been rarely applied in ecological research although in specific situations it may be more appropriate than, for instance, the frequently used Ricker model, which is derived assuming scramble competition among the individuals. In this article, we offer an insight into the first principles underlying the Skellam model and provide an alternative parameterization of the model in terms of two commonly used parameters: intrinsic rate of population increase and carrying capacity. We also provide guidelines and software for fitting the Skellam model to discrete population time series data. In light of these findings, the Skellam model may be a useful alternative for a range of purposes where it has been earlier overlooked.
Optimizing the Charge Carrier Dynamics of Thermal Evaporated TexSe1‐x Films for High‐Performance Short‐Wavelength Infrared Photodetection
Authors: Li Ruiming , Yao Fang , Xu Yalun , Bai Songxue , Jia Zhenglin , Lin Qianqian 
Published: October 2023

AbstractShort‐wavelength infrared photo‐sensing materials are dominated by germanium, indium gallium arsenide, indium antimonide, and mercury cadmium telluride. However, the complex fabrication process and high production cost hinder their widespread applications. Recently, TexSe1‐x has shown great potential for infrared photodetection, but TexSe1‐x‐based devices are still suffering from extremely high dark current and poor device performance. In this work, high‐quality TexSe1‐x films are fabricated by thermal evaporation and low‐temperature annealing. The optoelectronic properties of the TexSe1‐x thin films are systematically investigated and optimized. The absorption spectrum is carefully tuned to cover the broad range from 300 to 1600 nm by modulating the ratio of Te and Se. Photodiodes based on the optimized TexSe1‐x thin films are also fabricated, and achieve high responsivity, reduced dark and low noise current density, and a fast response time of <850 ns. Then, prototypical devices based on Te0.65Se0.35 thin films are demonstrated for optical communications, indicating the great potential for next‐generation, low‐cost short‐wavelength infrared photodetection.
A Laminated Gravity‐Driven Liquid Metal‐Doped Hydrogel of Unparalleled Toughness and Conductivity
Authors: Zhang Qingtian , Lu Hongda , Yun Guolin , Gong Liping , Chen Zexin , Jin Shida , Du Haiping , Jiang Zhen , Li Weihua 
Published: October 2023

AbstractConductive hydrogels have been promising candidates for wearable and flexible electronics due to their high flexibility and biocompatibility. However, the previously reported hydrogels with conductivity over 1000 S m−1 usually have poor mechanical properties including low tensile stress (<5 MPa) and toughness (<2 MJ m−3). Here, a liquid metal‐doped polyvinyl alcohol (PVA‐LM) hydrogel is presented, which simultaneously combines ultra‐high conductivity (maximum of 217 895 S m−1) with excellent mechanical properties, including high tensile stress (15.44 MPa), large tensile strain (704%), high toughness (43.02 MJ m−3) and excellent fatigue resistance. Such extremely high conductivity is afforded by self‐sintering behavior of LM at the bottom surface that enables the formation of conductive networks. The formation of polymer crystalline regions and polymer‐tannic acid multiple hydrogen bonds are responsible for the impressive mechanical properties of conductive hydrogels. Particularly, the electric LM filler could be recycled in the robust hydrogel by dissociation of multiple dynamic interactions. Most importantly, wearable electrodes and capacitive sensors are developed utilizing PVA‐LM hydrogel. These devices enable accurate monitoring of bioelectrical signals and human motions, highlighting their immense potential in the realm of soft electronics and wearable technology.
Ultrasound‐Triggered Surface Reconstruction with Improved Carriers Transfer Kinetics in CdIn2S4 for Solar Water Oxidation
Authors: Meng Linxing , He Jinlu , Li Shengnan , Zhou Xiaolong , Xin Ruiyun , Xu Weiwei , Shao Bo , Tunmee Sarayut , Kidkhunthod Pinit , Tang Yongbing , Zhai Wei , Li Liang 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe surface oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is severely restricted owing to the sluggish OER kinetics and limited number of reactive sites. Although surface reconstruction can introduce defects to improve the OER performance, they often function as recombination centers and cause severe carrier recombination. With the aid of ultrasonication, the CdIn2S4 photoanode surface is reconstructed using Zn‐modified Cd defects without extreme chemical reaction environment. Owing to the surface reconstruction, the formed type‐II band structure is beneficial for separating photogenerated carriers and reduced the bulk recombination. Additionally, the Zn‐modified Cd defects are introduced in situ during the ultrasound cavitation process, which facilitated the carrier transfer, reduced the surface recombination, and increased the number of surface active sites. First‐principles calculations indicate that the modified Cd defects effectively lower the electrochemical reaction barrier and promote the surface OER kinetics by precisely regulating the four‐electron reaction. Consequently, the optimized photoanode exhibits a enhanced photocurrent of 5.30 mA cm−2 at 1.23 V versus reversible hydrogen electrode. These results demonstrate that an accurate surface reconstruction design can be achieved for introducing and modifying metal defects to improve the transfer and transport behaviors of photogenerated carriers.
An Immunomodulatory Hydrogel by Hyperthermia‐Assisted Self‐Cascade Glucose Depletion and ROS Scavenging for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Wound Therapeutics
Authors: Qi Xiaoliang , Cai Erya , Xiang Yajing , Zhang Chaofan , Ge XinXin , Wang Jiajia , Lan Yulong , Xu Hangbin , Hu Rongdang , Shen Jianliang 
Published: October 2023

AbstractCurrent therapeutic protocols for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), a severe and rapidly growing chronic complication in diabetic patients, remain nonspecific. Hyperglycemia‐caused inflammation and excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) are common obstacles encountered in DFU wound healing, often leading to impaired recovery. These two effects reinforce each other, forming an endless loop. However, adequate and inclusive methods are still lacking to target these two aspects and break the vicious cycle. This study proposes a novel approach for treating DFU wounds, utilizing an immunomodulatory hydrogel to achieve self‐cascade glucose depletion and ROS scavenging to regulate the diabetic microenvironment. Specifically, AuPt@melanin‐incorporated (GHM3) hydrogel dressing is developed to facilitate efficient hyperthermia‐enhanced local glucose depletion and ROS scavenging. Mechanistically, in vitro/vivo experiments and RNA sequencing analysis demonstrate that GHM3 disrupts the ROS‐inflammation cascade cycle and downregulates the ratio of M1/M2 macrophages, consequently improving the therapeutic outcomes for dorsal skin and DFU wounds in diabetic rats. In conclusion, this proposed approach offers a facile, safe, and highly efficient treatment modality for DFUs.
Rechargeable Li/Cl2 Battery Down to −80 °C
Authors: Liang Peng , Zhu Guanzhou , Huang Cheng‐Liang , Li Yuan‐Yao , Sun Hao , Yuan Bin , Wu Shu‐Chi , Li Jiachen , Wang Feifei , Hwang Bing‐Joe , Dai Hongjie 
Published: October 2023

AbstractLow temperature rechargeable batteries are important to life in cold climates, polar/deep‐sea expeditions, and space explorations. Here, this work reports 3.5–4 V rechargeable lithium/chlorine (Li/Cl2) batteries operating down to −80 °C, employing Li metal negative electrode, a novel carbon dioxide (CO2) activated porous carbon (KJCO2) as the positive electrode, and a high ionic conductivity (≈5–20 mS cm−1 from −80 °C to room‐temperature) electrolyte comprised of aluminum chloride (AlCl3), lithium chloride (LiCl), and lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) in low‐melting‐point (−104.5 °C) thionyl chloride (SOCl2). Between room‐temperature and −80 °C, the Li/Cl2 battery delivers up to ≈29 100–4500 mAh g−1 first discharge capacity (based on carbon mass) and a 1200–5000 mAh g−1 reversible capacity over up to 130 charge–discharge cycles. Mass spectrometry and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy probe Cl2 trapped in the porous carbon upon LiCl electro‐oxidation during charging. At −80 °C, Cl2/SCl2/S2Cl2 generated by electro‐oxidation in the charging step are trapped in porous KJCO2 carbon, allowing for reversible reduction to afford a high discharge voltage plateau near ≈4 V with up to ≈1000 mAh g−1 capacity for SCl2/S2Cl2 reduction and up to ≈4000 mAh g−1 capacity at ≈3.1 V plateau for Cl2 reduction.
Structural Colors from Amyloid‐Based Liquid Crystals
Authors: Jin Tonghui , Yuan Ye , Bagnani Massimo , Wu Chao , Liu Bin , Mezzenga Raffaele 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe helical periodicity and layered structure in cholesteric liquid crystals (CLCs) may be tuned to generate structural color according to the Bragg's law of diffraction. A wide range of natural‐based materials such as condensed DNA, collagen, chitin, cellulose, and chiral biopolymers exhibit cholesteric phases with left‐handed helixes and ensued structural colors. Here, the possibility of using amyloid CLCs is reported to prepare films with iridescent color reflection and opposite handedness. Right‐handed CLCs assembled by left‐handed amyloid fibrils are dried into layered structures with variable pitch controlled by the addition of glucose. Circularly polarized light with the same handedness of amyloid CLCs helix is reflected in the Bragg regime. Varying the drying speed leads to the switching between films with a rainbow‐like color gradient and large area uniform color. It is confirmed that the origin of the colors derives from the layered structures of the amyloid CLCs, given the negligeable birefringence of the films, calculated from optical rotatory dispersion. These findings provide a facile approach to constructing biosourced cholesteric materials and introduce an original class of proteinaceous materials for the generation of structural colors from right‐handed circularly polarized light.
One‐Pot Synthesis of Bis‐sulfonyl Dibenzofurans via K2CO3‐Mediated Benzannulation of α‐Sulfonyl o‐Hydroxyacetophenones with 1,4‐Dichloro‐2‐butyne
Authors: Chang Meng‐Yang , Lee Yan‐Ling , Chen Hsing‐Yin 
Published: October 2023

AbstractA one‐pot synthesis method for functionalized bis‐sulfonyl dibenzofurans was developed under an air atmosphere using potassium carbonate‐mediated benzannulation of diversified α‐sulfonyl o‐hydroxyacetophenones with 1,4‐dichloro‐2‐butyne. A plausible mechanism was proposed and discussed. This method provides intermolecular double α‐propargylation, sulfonyl migration, and intramolecular ring‐closure via the formation of one carbon‐oxygen single (C−O) bond, one carbon‐sulfur single (C−S) bond, and two carbon‐carbon (C=C) double bonds.
The Circular Economy Gap in the European Union: Convergence or Divergence Among Member States?
Authors: Lehmann Carlotta , Colaço Ana , Cruz‐Jesus Frederico , Oliveira Tiago 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIn the European Union, the circular economy is gaining relevance to increase competitiveness and promote economic growth while decreasing environmental consequences and primary resource dependency. This study uses factor and cluster analysis to uncover the disparities in the main circular economy dimensions within the European Union 27, covering the years from 2015 to 2019. The results highlight two main circularity dimensions—sustainability and productivity—and three distinct circular economy profiles—optimizers, sustainables, and laggards. Findings suggest that while the European gap in terms of circularity is narrowing regarding productivity, it appears to be widening concerning sustainability. Furthermore, countries have yet to strike a balance between the sustainability and productivity dimensions, meaning additional efforts should be made to achieve more homogeneous progress.