Boards Of Institutions Research Articles

“We Will Forget the Old Traditions...”: Holidays, Recreation, Everyday Practices and Upbringing of a New Student in the 1920s.

Introduction. In the early Soviet period, the “proletarization” of students became one of the most important components of the Soviet government’s policy toward higher education. To achieve this goal, a whole set of measures was applied, among which a certain role was given to building a qualitative and effective cultural and educational work (kultprosvet). Within the framework of this study, an attempt has been made to identify its main forms aimed at combating traditions, habitual practices of spending free time, and educating a “new” Soviet student. Methods and materials. The achievements of new social history and historical anthropology were applied, which made it possible to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of attempts to Sovietize students through the transformation of their everyday lives. The most informative sources for studying the problem were materials from the archival collections of Soviet universities and their party committees, where, in particular, minutes of meetings of propaganda commissions, boards of educational institutions, and reports on cultural work carried out among students are stored. Analysis. It was found that the authorities sought to quickly replace the customs, rituals, and practices familiar to the student environment. To do this, a whole range of alternative traditions was imposed on young people in parallel with the discrediting of those that were associated with “bourgeois remnants.” We are talking about new holidays, the approval of such forms of leisure as political education, the celebration of the days of the “red” calendar, sports, etc. In general, they were identical to those promoted in the work environment. These efforts did not always achieve their goal, and even the proletarian students sometimes willingly adopted pre-revolutionary values and behaviors. Results. According to the author, one of the main objectives of the state policy in the field of students was the desire to level its special position, which was fixed in the previous era. From an independent and free citizen, the student had to turn into a “staple of the proletarian regime,” which dealt a strong blow to the uniqueness of this social stratum of the population and led to the devaluation of its status.

Assessment of Δ9-THC and Δ9-THCCOOH bias, precision, and ionization suppression/enhancement between solid tissue homogenate and supernatant by LC-MS-MS.

Liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC-MS-MS) assays are frequently utilized for screening and confirmatory purposes in the forensic toxicology laboratory. While these techniques are excellent for the targeted identification and quantitation of a wide variety of drug classes, validation and determining fit-for-purpose is a significant requirement for each method. In the USA, the American National Standards Institute and Academy Standards Board first edition of Standard 036 currently serves as a primary resource in forensic toxicology method validation and mandates that laboratories evaluate critical performance characteristics to help ensure the production of forensically defensible results. Due to the variability of specimen quality frequently encountered in the discipline of postmortem toxicology, the State of Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Forensic Toxicology Laboratory routinely analyzes solid tissue specimens as part of the medicolegal death investigation process and evaluates liver as a representative solid tissue matrix during method validation. Authentic postmortem specimens (e.g. liver, kidney, skeletal muscle, and spleen) were used to investigate the effects of analyzing solid tissue homogenate versus solid tissue supernatant on bias, precision, and ionization suppression/enhancement of Δ9-THC and Δ9-THCCOOH. Bias was <20% for Δ9-THC and Δ9-THCCOOH in liver homogenate and supernatant with a single exception of the low QC concentration for Δ9-THC in liver homogenate (-29%). Within-run and between-run CV was <20% for Δ9-THC and Δ9-THCCOOH in liver homogenate and supernatant. Δ9-THC and Δ9-THC-d3 exhibited significant ion suppression in both liver homogenate and supernatant, while Δ9-THCCOOH and Δ9-THCCOOH-d3 showed both ion suppression and enhancement in these matrices. Noticeable quantitative differences were observed in authentic postmortem solid tissue homogenate and supernatant specimens despite evaluating identical tissue samplings. A brief discussion of the results is presented using a validated LC-MS-MS method for the confirmation and quantitation of Δ9-THC and Δ9-THCCOOH in postmortem casework.

Mock Board and Customs Broker Licensure Examination Performance of a Select Higher Education Institution: A Predictive-Correlational Approach

Mock Board and Customs Broker Licensure Examination Performance of a Select Higher Education Institution: A Predictive-Correlational Approach

Accuracy of eGFR Equation for Predicting Glomeruloar Filtration Rate in Potential Living Kidney Donor

This Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study, involving 201 patients, conducted at Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) Karachi, Pakistan after approval from institute research board. The estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) was calculated using the appropriate equation. Participants were instructed to collect their urine over a 24-hour period in a container devoid of any additives or preservatives. The collected urine specimens were subsequently sent to the institutional laboratory for analysis, with GFR determined based on 24-hour urine creatinine clearance to ensure accuracy. All data collected during the study period were meticulously entered into a predefined proforma, which was then electronically stored and utilized for research purposes.&#x0D; Results: Mean ± SD of age was 33.30±9.12 years. Out of 201 patients, 124 (61.7%) were male while 77 (38.3%) were female. In distribution of accuracy of eGFR by CKD-EPI equation, accuracy of (Cr-Cys) equation was noted as 60 (29.9%), (Cys) as 47 (23.4%) while accuracy of CKD- EPI (PK) equation was documented as 96 (47.8%).&#x0D; Conclusion: It is to be concluded that accuracy of CKD-EPI is closer to 24 -h urinary creatinine clearance in the calculation of eGFR. However, none of the eGFR formulas can be used in renal transplant donors because of their low accuracy, and 24-h urine creatinine clearance should be used for evaluation of the GFR in this population.

Safety climate in the operating room in the pre-pandemic and pandemic period of COVID-19: A mixed method study.

To verify whether the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the safety climate based on the perception of the multiprofessional team in the operating room and to analyze the domains of the safety climate during the pre-pandemic and pandemic period of COVID-19, demonstrating the intersections of quantitative and qualitative approaches. Mixed-method research using a convergent approach strategy, carried out in the operating room of a university hospital, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The nature of the quantitative phase was cross-sectional, and the nature of the qualitative phase was descriptive. We used the Pillar Integration Process to integrate the data. This research considered the pre-pandemic period was defined as before March 2020 and for the pandemic period, the 2nd and 3rd global waves. Research was approved by the institution's board management and ethics committee. 145 health professionals participated in the quantitative approach, and 20 in the qualitative approach. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was highlighted in the domains 'Perceived stress' (p-value = 0.017); 'Working conditions' (p-value = 0.040). Six categories emerged from the qualitative analysis, namely: Stress and professional performance due to COVID-19; Patient safety protocols in the operating room; Responsibility for patient safety, lack of effective communication and performance feedback; Biosafety of the professional staff in the operating room; Security culture maturity; Fair culture, organizational learning, and reporting mistakes. As a result of the data integration, 6 pillars were identified: Perception of communication in the operating room; Evolution of safety culture; Overview of protocol management and implementation; Fair organizational culture; Perception of stress due to COVID-19; Perception of professional performance due to COVID-19. The impact that COVID-19 had on the safety climate in the operating room is evident. It underlines the need to implement strategies that support the solidification of attitudes aimed at patient safety, even in emergencies.

Selección del modelo de despliegue de la computación en nube mediante el método de análisis multicriterio AHP

Cloud computing is a prominent theme in computing that aims to provide on-demand computing resources over the Internet. Many organizations have already adopted cloud technologies, while others are still analyzing the feasibility of this migration. The objective of this paper is to indicate which cloud computing deployment model is the most appropriate to be adopted in an Information and Communication Technology Board of a public educational institution. To this end, the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) multicriteria analysis method is used to assist in the decision making process. First, based on related works in the literature, the hierarchical structure of criteria and sub-criteria is elaborated, after which questionnaires are applied with the work team to prioritize the factors in levels of importance and then select the alternative. As a result, the security criterion is indicated as the most relevant, followed by availability, scalability and, lastly, cost. The alternative considered as suitable for the board of directors is the hybrid cloud. It is concluded that the AHP method proved efficient to evaluate the complexity of the various criteria involved.

Clean Energy Inventions

A portfolio of disruptive inventions has been accumulated after more than two decades of research and collaboration with numerous inventors, a few of whom are among the world’s most productive. These inventions are so radical that some may require tens of millions of dollars each to fully exploit. $1 billion would establish a comprehensive proactive clean energy inventions evaluation and development organization headquartered in Nevada. Divisions would include Board of Directors, Corporate Library, Consultants, Teaching Institute, Technical Evaluation and Advisory Board, and Incubator of Russian and Ukrainian Inventions.

How the supervisory board was replaced by a monitoring board in the Healthcare unit

As a result of the simultaneous implementation of medical reform and corporate governance reform in Ukraine in the state and communal sectors of the economy, supervisory and supervisory boards appeared in medical enterprises. However, in 2022, supervisory boards were replaced by supervisory boards in the Fundamentals of Health Care Legislation. In order to consolidate this strange novel, the Ministry of Health of Ukraine prepared and presented for public discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine «On the supervisory board of a health care institution».&#x0D; In the article, based on the analysis of the current and prospective legislation of Ukraine, scientific and practical publications and court practice, the conclusion about the different legal nature, purpose of activity, procedure of formation and competence of the supervisory board and the supervisory board is substantiated, and the illegality of replacing supervisory boards with supervisory boards is proven. The author substantiates the conclusion that the promotion of the idea of a special status of supervisory boards in health care institutions is carried out by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine with the aim of creating a collegial body to control the activities of the executive body of health care institutions of the director (directorate, board) that provide specialized medical assistance However, the means by which such a goal is achieved do not meet the requirements of the law.

The importance of independent audit and ethics in prevention of risk in businesses

Purpose- Regarding risks that express the possibility of loss of financial, physical, human and intellectual resources of businesses, not only due to their effects on the existence of the relevant businesses; At the same time, due to its devastating effects extending to international economies, it has become necessary to make institutional and legal regulations at national and international levels. Since the focus of the regulations is on "independent auditing and ethical rules", examining this issue constitutes the purpose of the study. Methodology- The method of the study is to consider the audit institutions and concepts developed for the prevention of risk in the historical development process, to reveal the importance of independent auditing and ethical principles in terms of stakeholders and the social environment, and to evaluate the subject in a whole, based on the literature. Findings- In preventing risks; It has been determined that audit activities are carried out under three headings: public audit, internal audit and independent audit. In independent auditing, which provides assurance regarding the reliability of financial data and statements, ethical principles are a prerequisite for ensuring the public interest. When we look at the historical roots of the concept of independent auditing and ethical principles; The emergence of financial reporting and auditing scandals behind the sudden bankruptcies of international companies such as Enron, World Com, Xerox, Lucent in the USA and Parmalat in the EU has shaken the trust in capital markets, company management, financial reports, independent audit companies and auditors. The need to re-establish public confidence in the markets and to introduce regulations regarding the transparency, honesty and financial information disclosure responsibility of public companies necessitated institutional structuring and regulations. In this context, the Treadway commission, established in 1985 in the USA, prepared the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) in 2002, and based on this law, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) was established to monitor the accounting sector in order to protect the interests of public company investors. International Supreme Audit Institutions have published the Code of Ethics Standard (ISSAI 30). In parallel, the Public Oversight Institution (KGK) and Capital Markets Board (SPK) in Turkey published the "Corporate Governance Principles". Conclusion- In order to prevent risks, independent auditing based on ethical principles, on the one hand, ensures the protection of stakeholders and public interest; On the other hand, it will contribute to the successful continuation of the activities of the related enterprises. The trust and transparency to be provided in the investment environment will be the guarantee of the development of national and international economies in general and the increase of social welfare and the dynamic of development. Keywords: : Risk, audit, ethics JEL Codes: M12, G10

LEADERSHIP ADVENTURES WITH FRANCES HESSELBEIN

AbstractThe author, a champion for girls’ leadership and advancing women working in business and sports organizations, writes about her friendship and collaboration with Frances Hesselbein, sparked initially by the author’s days in civic leadership, and student leadership at the University of Pittsburgh, and then meeting Frances afterwards in New York. “From that moment on,” the author writes, “I set regular meetings with Frances until I was asked to join her Leader to Leader Institute board – the evolution of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management. I had a strong history of board service in organizations that served girls: Girls Hope of Pittsburgh, Step up for Women, and as a volunteer with Girls on The Run and the Girl Scouts.” She also notes that “the personal moments only surpassed those instrumental leadership moments. Frances was a part of many significant personal milestones in my life, from marriage through motherhood.”

Pitfalls of EUS-guided gastrojejunostomy in a patient with history of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and a frozen abdomen.

Video 1Case of EUS-guided gastrojejunostomy in a patient with a history of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and a frozen abdomen.

A study on the subjectivity of South Korean parents regarding corporal punishment in early childhood

BackgroundWe conducted this study after South Korea abolished parental disciplinary rights in 2021. ObjectiveThis study identifies the characteristics of parental perceptions regarding types of corporal punishment administered to children by discovering the in-depth subjective structure of perceptions. ParticipantsWe recruited 40 participants (parents with children aged two to six years) after posting a notice on the bulletin boards of infant nursing and education institutions in Seoul. MethodsThe study employed Q methodology. The research procedure involved 40 Q-samples (selected from the Q-concourse) classified according to P-samples of 40 participants. We used the QUANL program to analyze data. ResultsWe categorized parents' perceptions into four types: removal (corporal punishment is wrong and should not be used), discipline (corporal punishment is a disciplinary method), trigger (certain triggers induce corporal punishment), and habit (corporal punishment occurs habitually). While all parents in the four types perceived corporal punishment as an action to avoid, stopping it in childcare settings was difficult. Some parents viewed it as necessary and revealed the importance of setting standards. Results showed that support measures (such as parental education and legal measures) are required to correct misconceptions and inaccurate knowledge about corporal punishment and create a quality, nurturing environment for children. ConclusionsThe findings provide meaningful data supporting measures to reduce parental corporal punishment that inhibits growth in early childhood.

Zakat, infaq, shadaqah, and waqf using financial technology: Millennial generation perspective

Purpose – This research is to study Zakat, Infak, Shadaqah, and Waqf (ZISWAF) through fintech for the millennial generation, considering the enormous potential of the millennial generation in Indonesia. Assisted by adopting and modifying the theories of Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT).Methodology – The approach used in this research is quantitative, with primary data as the data type. The data analyst used is in the form of SEM-PLS, assisted by adopting and modifying the theories of the TPB and the UTAUT.Findings – The results show that millennial intentions to make ZISWAF payments using fintech are not affected by behavioral control, but subjective norms and performance expectations greatly impact individual attitudes. Then, in making ZISWAF payments using fintech for the millennial generation, business expectations significantly impact individual intentions. At the same time, performance expectations, facilitation conditions, and individual attitudes do not affect individual intentions. The final results show that personal views do not moderate the relationship between subjective norms, perceptions of behavioral control, and performance expectations on individual intentions to make ZISWAF payments through fintech in the millennial era.Implications – National Board of Zakat (Badan Amil Zakat Nasional, BAZNAS) and Amil Zakat Institution (Lembaga Amil Zakat, LAZ) must promote their goods in connection to ZISWAF payments on a predefined digital platform and a way to get millennials interested in ZISWAF via fintech.Originality – This study uses the collaboration theory of TPB and UTAUT, so not many use it, especially in research on public perceptions of paying ZISWAF through fintech.

Corporate Power and Accountability in International Economic Law

ABSTRACT Over the past twenty-five years, States, international institutions, and private entities have attempted to rein in corruption and promote corporate social responsibility. Such efforts have produced mixed results but have led to greater international cooperation and the establishment of clear norms. Increasing the accountability of multinational corporate actors remains a challenge but depends upon cooperation among boards of directors, national governments, nongovernmental organizations, and international institutions. This paper analyzes the relationship among municipal statutes, nonbinding ‘soft law’, and private standards. None on their own can effectively solve the problem of irresponsible corporate behavior but together have made meaningful steps in creating a more fair and accountable business environment.

Pious Causes: The Boundaries between Charity Law and Ecclesiastical Law

Charities increasingly make up the body politic of the Church of England. They include parochial church councils, diocesan boards of finance and national institutions. By April 2024 every chapter of a cathedral will be required to register as a charity. Faithful parishioners put their collection money in gummed envelopes which call for them to add Gift Aid to their donations. Individual churches run foodbanks, drop-in centres, baby and toddler groups, and a whole range of charitable activities. The general public could be forgiven for thinking that ‘the Church of England’ is a national charity. However, it has not always been the case that the work and mission of the Church of England has been through charities, and for much of its history the Church has remained largely independent of charity law. What are the consequences of increasing reliance on charities and where do the boundaries lie between ecclesiastical and canon law on the one hand and charity law on the other?

The Role And Competence Of Sharia Auditors In Supporting The Performance Of Sharia Banking

This article aims to provide an overview of the role of shariah halal auditors in the guarantee system in sharia banking in Indonesia. Sharia banking is a financial institution that must be examined and tested with smart products, and it is operated by an independent institution which is a "sharia auditor" and must be considered by sharia auditors, namely sharia bank financial statements, SOP (System Operating Procedures), Sharia Human Resources (HR), Sharia supervisory board, and sharia product structure. Monitoring shari'ah banks and monitored by internal or external shari'ah auditors, while guarantees in Islamic law are divided into two namely: personal guarantees and property guarantees and are known as “kafalah or rahn”. The institution controls or monitors that internal or external shariah auditors must carry out internal shariah reviews conducted by shariah compliance officers, who control or monitor shariah compliance and "fatwa" decisions, instructions, guidelines, issued by the Shariah Oversight Board of the financial institution. .Sharia review, sharia internal review and sharia audit are important processes to ensure a halal assurance system for the operational activities of sharia financial institutions and their sharia products. Reports and recommendations from the Sharia Monitoring Board will be submitted to the National Sharia Monitoring Board for consideration.

Repair of pseudoaneurysm in extra-anatomic aortic arch bypass graft.

Repair of pseudoaneurysm in extra-anatomic aortic arch bypass graft.

Managing the COVID-19 pandemic: Preliminary evidence from global banks

The COVID-19 pandemic represents the most complex test for financial institutions since the global crisis of 2007. During this period, the boards of financial institutions, especially banks, had to make strategic decisions quickly, to address the effects of this crisis efficiently and effectively. Boards had to make the right decisions to withstand the shocks caused by the pandemic. The role of the board (or supervisory board) in managing banks has been under scrutiny by academic researchers and professionals during the current pandemic crisis. Since the outbreak of covid-19, boards have faced many tough decisions. Boards promptly facilitated the introduction of a number of COVID-19 response policies, including the establishment of specific teams to prevent and control the effects of the pandemic, to support the community, and to the protect and support employees and clients. The objective of this paper is to understand the role of boards of global banks during the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular to determine which were the most effective policy decisions and to outline the related underlying trends. The results of this research may allow the identification of best practices for the management of financial institutions, and provide a useful reflection for the various stakeholders, including regulatory and supervisory authorities.

A Tale of Two Pathologies

Background: In workup for a tumor in an individual, a second pathology is discovered at times, which can complicate further management. Cross-sectional imaging is widely utilized in gastrointestinal tumors leading to identification of incidentalomas, and we audited our multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting data in order to analyze the implications and refine the approach in the presence of dual pathology. Materials and Methods: This study was a retrospective assessment of a prospectively maintained single institute gastrointestinal tumor board MDT database between June 2019 and June 2020. Results: Of the 76 patients discussed in the gastrointestinal MDT, 21 patients associated with clinically relevant second pathology were included in the study group. Positron emission tomography–computed tomography (PET-CT) was the most common modality responsible for detection of the second pathology. Additional workup to better characterize these findings was needed in 10 (47.6%) patients. Eleven patients had dual neoplasms, of which four accounted for dual malignant neoplasms. MDT resulted in a change in plan in 6 (28.6%) patients, which was mainly related to radiology review, thereby downstaging to the correct stage. Conclusions: PET-CT increases detection of a second pathology in gastrointestinal tumors. Appropriate review of radiology, supplementing with additional imaging and/or biopsy, and wait and reassess in selected situations in an MDT is pivotal in management of a double pathology.

ANALISIS PRAKTEK DAN MANAJEMEN WAKAF PRODUKTIF (STUDI KASUS: PONDOK PESANTREN KILAT AL HIKMAH)

Waqf is not something that has just been carried out and done by the community, but until now, waqf is still being focused on so that one of these philanthropic instruments can be a solution to improve people's welfare. This research explores how the practice and management of productive waqf in Al Hikmah waqf institution. The research method used is descriptive qualitative using interview and documentation instruments on the research object, namely Nadzir and the board of the Al Hikmah waqf institution. The results of this study concluded that the practice and management of productive waqf at the Al Hikmah waqf institution has been carried out well and developed where the initial waqf assets are in the form of land measuring 8,150 M2 which then grows to 30. 000 M2 with various supporting facilities and total assets of up to 29 billion rupiah which is now used as a lease for Islamic activities. Then in the SWOT analysis, the Al Hikmah Waqf Institution has a differentiation strategy as a service rental and a place that has Islamic nuances.