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Does Indonesia's High Level of Corruption Affect Its Trade Volume?
Authors: Yunan Zuhairan Yunmi 
Published: October 2023

This article aims to examine the connection between corruption and the amount of trade in several commodities, including raw materials, capital goods, intermediate products, and consumer goods, with a specific emphasis on the Indonesian situation. Indicators of corruption utilized in this article include the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) and the Control of Corruption (COC). Meanwhile, the sum of Indonesia's exports and imports indicated the country's trade volume. For this issue, this article employs the gravity model and regresses it with either a fixed effect or a random effect model. The empirical findings show that both the CPI and COC levels of corruption in Indonesia have a negative impact on the amount of trade in capital goods. However, only the CPI shows a negative correlation with the prevalence of corruption in Indonesia, whereas consumer products, intermediate goods, and raw materials all show a positive correlation. The impact of COC on Indonesia's trade partners is complicated for the commodities this article looked at. The insights generated from this study hold significant value in shaping a more informed and accurate representation of how corruption permeates and impacts international trade dynamics, thus contributing to a more nuanced understanding of this critical issue.JEL Classification: D73, F10, C01How to Cite:Yunan, Z. Y. (2023). Does Indonesia’s High Level of Corruption Affects Its Trade Volume? Signifikan: Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi, 12(2), 425-440. https://doi.org/10.15408/sjie.v12i2.35156.
Genetic diversity and biofilm formation of invasive and noninvasive Streptococcus agalactiae isolates: Emergence of hypervirulent CC19 strains in Tehran, Iran
Authors: Goudarzi Mehdi , Haghighi Mehrdad , Mirzaei Yousef , Pourhossein Behzad , Dadashi Masoud , Nasiri Mohammad Javad 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe prevalence of Streptococcus agalactiae infections in adult populations is increasing. The current study aimed to characterize the genetic features of S. agalactiae strains responsible for different infections. A cross-sectional study was performed on 65 S. agalactiae strains (30 invasive and 35 noninvasive) isolated from non-pregnant women. All S. agalactiae isolates were confirmed by atr and dltS PCR assays. Antibiotic susceptibility patterns were determined using the disk diffusion method. Biofilm production was investigated by microtiter plate assay. PCR was done to detect resistance determinants. Isolates were characterized using the multilocus sequence typing (MLST) method. cMLSB, iMLSB, and M phenotypes accounted for 47.7%, 30.8%, and 6.2%, respectively. MDR was detected in 15.4% of noninvasive and 44.6% of invasive isolates. MtP assay indicated that 80% of isolates were biofilm producers. Biofilm formation was common among noninvasive compared with invasive strains (94.3% versus 66.7%). tet (M) (46.2%) and erm (B) (69.2%) were the most prevalent tetracycline and macrolide-resistance genes. The most prevalent serotype was type III (50.8%), followed by Ia (18.4%), II (15.4%), V (12.3%), and IV (3.1%). The frequency of serotype III among biofilm producer strains (81.8%) was found to be significantly higher than that of non-producer isolates (18.2%) (P < 0.05). S. agalactiae was resolved within four clonal complexes, including CC19 (46.2%; in both invasive and noninvasive), followed by CC23 (30.8%; only noninvasive isolates), CC1 (15.4%; only noninvasive isolates) and CC17 (7.6%; only invasive isolates). The main sequence types (STs) found were ST19 (27.7%), ST17 (7.7%), ST27 (6.2%), and ST28 (4.6%) linked with invasive infections and ST23 (18.4%), ST933 (12.3%), ST644 (9.2%), ST19 (7.7%), ST1 (6.2%) found in noninvasive infections. The high prevalence of CC19 and CC23 clones among S. agalactiae strains reflects the emergence of these lineages as successful clones in Iran.
Trynitarny wymiar modlitwy w ujęciu św. Jana od Krzyża
Authors: Gogola Jerzy Wiesław 
Published: October 2023

W artykule podjęto problem relacji modlitwy wierzącego do Osób Trójcy Przenajświętszej, opierając się na pismach św. Jana od Krzyża (1542–1591), karmelitańskiego mistyka i doktora Kościoła. Refleksja zawiera dwa powiązane ze sobą zagadnienia: podstawa modlitwy trynitarnej oraz jej praktyka, inaczej mówiąc być i działać wierzącego. Praktyka modlitwy opiera się na świadomym włączeniu się wierzącego w trynitarny dialog: do Ojca przez Chrystusa w Duchu Świętym. Zastosowano metodę analizy źródeł teologicznych i pism św. Jana od Krzyża, uwzględniając strukturę artykułu, by móc uzyskać odpowiedź na postawiony na początku problem badawczy. Wnioski: Źródłem modlitwy jest nasze synostwo Boże w Chrystusie i związane z nim uzdolnienie do nadprzyrodzonej komunikacji z Bogiem oraz misterium zamieszkania Trójcy Świętej w duszy. Bez obiektywnej obecności Boga w życiu człowieka i bez jego zdolności do dialogu z Nim, modlitwa nie byłaby absolutnie możliwa. Modlitewny dialog realizuje Duch Święty. Naszym zadaniem jest pozostać zjednoczeni z Chrystusem i w Nim dawać się prowadzić Duchowi Świętemu. Jakość modlitwy zależeć będzie od stopnia poznania Boga i siebie oraz od jakości miłości, którą wierzący może rozwijać pełniąc wolę Bożą, zależną od rodzaju otrzymanego powołania. O ile uzdolnienie do modlitwy jest oczywistością katechizmową, to logikę praktyki trynitarnej modlitwy najlepiej uchwycić, analizując mistyczne zjednoczenie wierzącego z Bogiem. Na jego podstawie można zaobserwować absolutne pierwszeństwo działania Ducha Świętego w całym życiu duchowym wierzącego, któremu przyda rola otwartości na Jego działanie i współpracy.
Karmelitańskie źródła modlitwy w życiu i pismach Dorothy Day
Authors: Zyzak Wojciech 
Published: October 2023

Artykuł ukazuje wpływ karmelitańskiej duchowości na życie, a szczególnie na modlitwę służebnicy Bożej Dorothy Day. Jest wynikiem analizy jej publikacji, czyli książek i artykułów w różnych czasopismach, przede wszystkim w „Tha Catholic Worker”. Proces beatyfikacyjny Dorothy Day daje nadzieję na ukazanie jej całemu Kościołowi jako przykładu duchowości laikatu. Największy wpływ na jej życie wywarli: Teresa Wielka, Jan od Krzyża i Teresa od Dzieciątka Jezus. Autor bada i przedstawia wpływ świętych karmelitańskich na życie i modlitwę amerykańskiej kandydatki na ołtarze.
Twelve-step Spirituality in View of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church
Authors: Jastrzębski Andrzej 
Published: October 2023

This article ventures into the basic principles of the original Twelve-step program by studying its similarity with the dynamics of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church. It begins with a short presentation of the theological foundation of confession, and continues with the history of AA’s Twelve-step recovery program while focusing on the latter’s spiritual dimension and that of similar groups. The major analysis is dedicated to demonstrating and discussing the parallels found in the twelve steps content and the Sacrament of Reconciliation; where the twelve steps have their effectiveness written within themselves, the Sacrament of Reconciliation also requires a progression from contrition, an examination of conscience, the confessing sins and satisfaction. In conclusion, the author presents pastoral suggestions meant to facilitate work with believers struggling with various addictions.
Seismic and Liquefaction Hazard Maps for Five Western Tennessee Counties
Authors: Cramer Chris H. , Van Arsdale Roy B. , Arellano David , Pezeshk Shahram , Horton Stephen P. , Weathers Taylor , Nazemi Nima , Tohidi Hamed , Reichenbacher Renee , Harrison Valarie , Bhattarai Roshan R. , Akhani Mohsen , Bouzeid Karim , Patterson Gary L. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
A five-year seismic and liquefaction hazard mapping project for five western Tennessee counties began in 2017 and supported natural hazard mitigation efforts in Lake, Dyer, Lauderdale, Tipton, and Madison counties. Additional geological, geotechnical, and geophysical information has been gathered in all five counties to improve the base northern Mississippi Embayment hazard maps of Dhar and Cramer (2017). Information gathered includes additional geological and geotechnical subsurface exploration logs, water table level data collection, new measurements of shallow shear-wave velocity (VS) profiles, and the compilation of existing VS profiles in and around the counties. Improvements have been made in the 3D geological model, water table model, the geotechnical liquefaction probability curves, and the VS correlation with lithology model for these counties. The resulting updated soil response amplification distributions on a 0.5 km grid were combined with the 2014 U.S. Geological Survey seismic hazard model (Petersen et al., 2014) earthquake sources and attenuation models to add the effect of local geology for Lake, Dyer, Lauderdale, Tipton, and Madison Counties. The resulting products are similar to the Memphis and Shelby County urban seismic hazard maps recently updated by Cramer, Dhar, and Arellano (2018). Generally, the effect of local geology is to reduce seismic hazard at short periods and increase it at long periods. Liquefaction hazard is high only in the alluvial lowlands, but not in the loess covered uplands.
EM BUSCA DA LIBERTAÇÃO: O PAPEL DA MULHER NA HISTÓRIA DAS RELIGIÕES AFRO-BRASILEIRAS
Authors: Nogueira Leo Carrer 
Published: October 2023

Neste artigo procuraremos fazer uma análise, por meio bibliográfico, do papel atribuído às mulheres na história das religiões afro-brasileiras. A partir da discussão dos conceitos de gênero e religiosidade, utilizando como referencial teórico Joan Scott (1995), Durkheim (1996) e Marcel Mauss (2005), temos por objetivo historicizar a construção da hierarquia entre os gêneros masculino e feminino, e como ao longo dos anos tem sido atribuído às mulheres papeis de submissão na sociedade. Como resultado da pesquisa, voltamos nosso olhar para a história das religiões afro-brasileiras e demonstramos como estas tem subvertido a lógica social e até mesmo religiosa, oferecendo às mulheres a possibilidade de se tornarem protagonistas no âmbito religioso, levando a um empoderamento no âmbito social.
Palavras-chave: Religiões afro-brasileiras. Gênero. Empoderamento feminino.
Evaluation of vitamin E levels, antioxidant enzymes and malondialdehyde in women with unexplained infertility
Authors: Vanitha S  , Job Victoria , Aleyamma T K  
Published: October 2023

Unexplained infertility is a perplexing disorder. 30% of infertile couples are diagnosed with unexplained infertility with all standard fertility investigations normal. Oxidative stress has been shown to have a negative impact on reproductive function in women with endometriosis and (PCOS) polycystic ovarian syndrome. In another study antioxidant supplementation improved OS induced infertility. Many studies have demonstrated an increase in Malondialdehyde in serum of women with infertility and vitamin E as a protective antioxidant in the body with positive effect on the fertility. There is growing evidence linking OS and unexplained infertility.Based on this knowledge the specific group of unexplained infertile women were chosen to assess their levels of serum antioxidant enzymes, Vitamin E and lipid peroxidation marker. To compare the Levels of Malondialdehyde, Antioxidant enzymes and Vitamin E in the serum of women with unexplained infertility and control group.: Case control study.70 normal ovulatory women who conceived within 12 months of contraceptive free intercourse, and with no history of miscarriage were recruited in the control group. 70 women with unexplained infertility were recruited as study group. All participants included in the study were between 28 and 38 years of age. Serum levels of MDA, Antioxidant enzymes (GST, SOD, Catalase) and Vitamin E concentrations were compared between two groups. Vitamin E concentrations were determined by using High performance liquid chromatography. Antioxidant enzymes and MDA were measured by standard spectrophotometric assay.: Data was analysed using SPSS Software. Continuous parameters were analysed using Mann Whitney U test. There is a significant decrease in the vitamin E levels 3.80 ug/ml) in the unexplained infertile group as compared to controls 6.0 ug/ml). All women in the study group showed significantly (P&#60;0.05) higher levels of MDA and lower levels of antioxidant enzymes such as GST, SOD and Catalase as compared to the fertile women. This decrease was found to be significant with p value of &#60;0.05. The study group have a higher oxidative stress status and low level of antioxidants compared to control group. Serial measurement of oxidative stress biomarkers and their defense system may help to understand the aetiology of unexplained infertility and to enhance their chances of conception.
Concordance between low density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration measurement by enzymatic method and calculation by Friedewald formula in cardiovascular risk classification
Authors: Dakouri Bénédicte Yékayo Kone , Toure Amidou , Hauhouot Marie Laure Attoungbre , Kacou-N'douba Adele , Karamoko Ismael Namory 
Published: October 2023

Accurate estimation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is important for cardiovascular risk assessment and guiding cholesterol-lowering therapy. Due to the high cost of β-quantification (Gold standard) and time-consuming, direct measurement of LDL-C is an alternative method. However, unlike the calculation of LDL-C by Friedewald formula, there is an additional cost in terms of reagents for performing a direct LDL-C test. The current study aimed to compare direct LDL-C concentration determination to data calculated by Friedewald formula. 752 lipid profiles of 710 people with LDL-C estimated by direct LDL assay, in the Biochemistry laboratory of university hospital center of Angré, were included in the study. In the same group, LDL-C was calculated using Friedewald formula. Lin’s concordance correlation coefficient (ccc) and Passing-Bablok regression analysis using, MedCal software, were performed to assess the strength of concordance between the 2 methods, and identify any possible bias. The concordance between the two methods was moderate (ρc = 0.9466). Passing-Bablok regression analysis revealed a systematic bias between the two methods. The total error observed (TEobs) between the two methods was higher than allowable total error recommended by the NCEP-ATPIII when LDL-C values was less than 159 mg/dL (4.112 mmol/L). The Friedewald formula resulted in lower LDL-C concentration values. Despite its cost-effectiveness in the estimation of LDL-C, an underestimation of LDL-C levels could result in inaccurate cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risk assessments and potentially significant future societal costs due to inadequate prevention and treatment of CVD.
Diethylcarbamazine modulates the antioxidant enzyme activity in proxy host mice infected with the Setaria microfilariae
Authors: Govindan Nevin K , Kochukunju Jayakumar K 
Published: October 2023

The common filarial worm of cattle, , whose larvae are known as , are discovered in the blood and peritoneum and cause a condition known as cerebrospinal nematodiasis. There is an unavoidable need for prompt detection and treatment of these filarial diseases. Infections caused by a variety of filarial species have traditionally been treated with diethylcarbamazine (DEC). The most notable aspect of DEC is that, , it appears to have little effect on filarial parasites. However, DEC may act on the parasite's surface, unmasking antigen. This study was initiated to evaluate the effect of DEC on the antioxidant enzyme activities, Superoxide dismutase (SOD), and Catalase (CAT) of mice infected with (Mf). was collected and the Mf was isolated and injected into Swiss-bred mice for 12 days. The animals were grouped as Control, Control +DEC, Control + Mf, and Control+Mf+DEC. The results showed that CAT activity in the peritoneal fluid of Control+Mf+DEC was found to be elevated at a higher level compared to the control. The activity in the Control+DEC and Control+Mf mice showed similar values. SOD activity in the peritoneal fluid of Control+Mf+DEC mice remained elevated from the 1 day to the 12 day compared to the control. Though DEC alone treated mice did not show any profound increase in the activity of these enzymes. The rise in SOD level during the 3 and 5 day of the DEC-treated infected mice may be due to the production of active oxygen species. Proposed to occur as a result of a tilt in the biochemical balance of the cells towards the oxidative damage, failing which decreased removal of free radicals leading to tissue damage results.The result showed that the DEC treatment may be affecting the survival of the Mf shown by the increased antioxidant enzymes which may be due to the inflammation caused by the excretory products of Mf.
Methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) with homocystinuria cblD & cblF types - A rare disorder of vitamin Bmetabolism in the western region of India
Authors: Singh Mukesh Udevir , Bhargava Harshit 
Published: October 2023

Methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) with homocystinuria cblD & cblF type, a very rare disorder of vitamin B12 metabolism, can result in severe neurological complications in a child. The incidence of combined MMA with homocystinuria cblD & cblF type is estimated as less than 1: 100,000. Mutation analysis by next-generation sequencing (NGS) and validation of the NGS variant by Sanger sequencing, is not only the gold standard in diagnosis of MMA but also, can help in the choice of treatment strategy as B12 responsive or unresponsive. We report a male child initially presented at 10 months of age with poor feeding, delayed growth and no head control (milestone, normally present at 3-4 months). The child on evaluation was diagnosed as a case of MMA with homocystinuria type cblD & cblF, based on investigations such as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and mutation analysis done by next-generation sequencing (NGS) validation with Sanger sequencing. He was treated with vitamin B12 supplements and other supportive conservative therapy. Subsequently, he developed global developmental delay and severe neurological complications, within two years. The child was admitted to the pediatric ICU and he underwent percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and placed on mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy in situ. Unfortunately, the child did not respond to treatment and succumbed to death, despite all resuscitative measures. The aim of this case report is to create awareness about a clinical presentation associated with a very rare metabolic disorder, MMA with homocystinuria cblD & cblF types and the need for early diagnosis, also, to establish an outline for the treatment in these patients.
Socio-demographic corelation of traumatic brain injury patients at a tertiary care centre of northern India
Authors: Kumar Dhananjay , Pandey Surendra Kumar 
Published: October 2023

India has a limited and evolving health infrastructure. A vast majority of rural and distant population are unable to access good quality treatment due to limited number of tertiary care centres in the country. Information from National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reveals that nearly 500000 deaths occur every year due to injuries and 1/3 of them are due to Road Traffic Injuries (RTI). Trauma in general and traumatic brain injury (TBI) in particular poses a major public health crisis in India and in many developing countries. TBI causes significant number of deaths, disabilities and socio-economic losses. Selected 150 head injury patients admitted under the Department of Neurosurgery, Trauma Centre, Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, UP, India. The peak incidence of head injury was observed in the younger population, male deceased outnumbered female, most common cause for TBIs was RTI followed by fall from height, most of the victims had rural background, among victims students were in highest number and most belonged to low to middle income group family.Trauma is not a 100% preventable problem but accidental deaths are preventable and the incidence of RTIs can be minimized by creating due attention in public. Global experience clearly indicates that road traffic injuries are amenable to prevention and require systematic approaches. Burden of disability can also be minimized by increasing rehabilitation services. Government should step in for implementation of traffic safety rules and driving regulations, efficient transport system for accidents victims and instructions for strict governance.
Cihan Aktaş’ın Hikâye ve Romanlarında "Değer" Kavramı
Authors: AYYILDIZ Mustafa , CANLI AKTÜRK Esra 
Published: October 2023

Cihan Aktaş, farklı edebi türlerde kaleme aldığı eserlerinde kadın, sanat, toplumsal hayat, düşünce hareketleri, kamusallık ve siyaset sorunlarına çözümleyici bir bakış açısıyla yaklaşır, yaşanan çatışma ve olayların sebeplerine dikkat çekerek bu konuları inceleyen pek çok edebi eseri de kaleme alır. 1980 sonrası dönemde, ihtilal yıllarında eser veren yazar, dindar insanların karşılaştığı sorunlar ve insan özgürlüğünü kısıtlayan engeller karşısında kayıtsız kalmaz. Eserlerinde modern hayatın getirdiği değişimler ve kadın karakterlerin yanı sıra yazarın üzerinde durduğu bir başka tema da göç kavramıdır. Hikâye ve romanlarının temelini hayatı, dünya görüşü ve sanat anlayışının oluşturduğu sanatkâr; yazar, mimar, sinema eleştirmeni, gazeteci ve fikir insanı gibi çok yönlü kimliğiyle Türk edebiyatında önemli bir yere sahiptir.
Bu çalışmada Cihan Aktaş tarafından kaleme alınan 13 hikâye ve 5 roman türündeki eserlerde yer alan değer kavramları incelenmiştir. Betimsel nitelikte genel tarama modeli kullandığımız çalışmamızda belirlediğimiz 25 değer bakımından ilgili eserler taranmıştır. Yapılan incelemede değerlerin ele alınış yönleri tespit edilerek değerlerle ilgili sonuçlara varılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular neticesinde eserlerde inanç, sevgi, temizlik, aileye verilen önem değerlerine sıkça rastlanırken kanaatkârlık ve özgürlük değerleri üzerinde daha az durulduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. İncelediğimiz eserlerde değer kavramına yönelik olumsuz iletiler ise bulunmamaktadır.
The biotechnology of railroad crashed stone ballast remediation with simultaneous producing of fatty acids suitable as biodiesel precursors
Authors: Schemelinina T. , Anchugova E. 
Published: October 2023

The authors have developed the biotechnology of railroad crashed stone ballast remediation with simultaneous producing of fatty acids suitable as biodiesel precursors using the algal-bacterial-yeast consortium and the biogeosorbent on its basis.
The efficiency of petroleum hydrocarbons removal during exposition to biological aditives under vigorous stirring was 97–98 %. Even on the repeated use of the same suspension, the optimal number of cycles to tumble ballast efficiently was determined to be 5. A decline of the petroleum hydrocarbon content to acceptable norms for the allowable residual content of oil in the soil was achieved in 90 days after plowed-down application of tank bottoms.
Fatty acids of the suspension of the algal-bacterial-yeast consortium have a low value of the unsaturation degree suggesting the high biofuel oxidation stability. The cetane number, iodine value, and physicochemical properties of renewable fuels produced comply with the requirements of the European Standard EN 14 214 and the Russian National Standard 33131–2014, regardless of the exposure time.