bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Fake News on Public Trust in Traditional Media Outlets
Authors: Idiongo Peter
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The study sought to investigate the impact of fake news on public trust in traditional media outlets.
Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.
Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to fake news on public trust in traditional media outlets. Preliminary empirical review revealed that the widespread dissemination of fake news through social media significantly eroded public trust in traditional media outlets. It found that demographic factors such as age, education, and political affiliation influenced susceptibility to fake news, with younger and less media-literate individuals being more affected. The impact varied geographically, with higher trust erosion in politically polarized and less regulated regions. The study highlighted the need for enhanced media literacy, stricter content moderation, and greater transparency in traditional media to restore public trust. It emphasized a multifaceted approach to mitigate the negative effects of fake news globally.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Agenda-Setting Theory, Uses and Gratification Theory and Cultivation Theory may be used to anchor future studies on the impact of fake news on public trust in traditional media outlets. The study recommended comprehensive strategies to address the impact of fake news on public trust in traditional media. Theoretically, it called for further research into the psychological and sociological mechanisms behind susceptibility to fake news. Practically, it emphasized the importance of media literacy programs and transparent reporting practices. For policymakers, it advocated for robust regulatory frameworks and international cooperation to combat misinformation. The study also suggested that traditional media invest in technological solutions like AI for detecting fake news and engage the public more proactively to rebuild trust.
Multiple sclerosis detection from brain MRI images using least square-SVM
Authors: Jain Shikha , Rajpal Navin , Soni Pramod Kumar
Published: June 2024

Multiple sclerosis (MSC) is a disease that impairs brain-to-body communication by causing the immune system to attack the protective sheath that surrounds nerve fibers. Early detection of the disease is very important so that proper medication helps an individual to recover. In this work, a framework based on LS-SVM has been proposed to detect multiple sclerosis from brain Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI). The proposed framework is categorized into four stages: named as pre-processing, extraction of the region of interest, segmentation of multiple sclerosis using LS-SVM, and, evaluation of results. During MRI image procurement the image is contaminated by the noise from scanners which is successfully eliminated in pre-processing stage by contrast enhancement and histogram equalization. The region of interest (ROI) is extracted from its skull by morphological operations followed by Gaussian filtering and adaptive histogram equalization. Multiple sclerosis is detected from ROI images by using LS-SVM-based segmentation. Finally, results are evaluated on various evaluation metrics such as accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, Dice and Jaccard. An overall accuracy of 96.39% has been achieved in multiple sclerosis extraction from brain MRI images.
Determination of the effect of the enzyme and probiotic complex on animal productivity
Authors: Shkromada Oksana , Suprun Yulia , Fotin Oleksii , Plyuta Larysa , Lifar Iryna
Published: June 2024

During weaning, rabbits experience production and feed stress, which results in a decrease in body resistance. Young animals in the transition period often have gastrointestinal disorders and significant weight loss. Probiotic strains of microorganisms and enzymes are a safe alternative for stimulating growth and supporting rabbit immunity. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of additives to the basic diet on the haematological status, biochemical and productive parameters of rabbits. Methods used: zootechnical, haematological, biochemical, statistical. In the experimental groups where enzymes with probiotics were used, an increase in live weight was observed on the 30th day of the experiment: in the first experimental group by 4.18%, in the second – by 9.69%, in the third – by 18.72%. At the time of reaching the slaughter age, the live weight of rabbits increased by 5.47%, in the second by 11.0%, and in the third by 12.6%. The average daily increase in the groups where the complex supplement was used was higher, respectively, by: 6.64%; 12.58%, 32.86%. During the entire period of the experiment, gastrointestinal diseases were observed in three control rabbits that received treatment. Feed conversion was better in the first experimental group by 90.73 %, in the second – by 76.58 %, in the third – by 82.92%, compared to the control. In the group where three probiotic strains were used, an increase in red blood cells by 68.19% (P<0.05), haemoglobin by 28.44%, and white blood cells by 72.17% was recorded. In rabbits of the experimental groups, lipid metabolism improved against the background of cholesterol reduction in the first by 25.3%, the second – by 36.6%, and the third – by 39.4%. Protein and albumin absorption increased in the experimental groups: in the first by 15.33%, in the second – by 24.04%, in the third – by 28.57%. Mineral metabolism improved in animals of the experimental groups due to an increase in the calcium content in the first by 10.1%, the second – by 8.7%, and the third – by 17.9%. The practical significance of this study is to increase productivity and reduce gastrointestinal disorders by applying enzymes and probiotic strains of bacteria to the main diet
The role of ESG in the adaptation of the agro-industrial sector to climate change
Authors: Huseynli Javid , Huseynov Yusif , Totubaeva Nurzat , Guliyev Mushfig , Azizova Gulnara
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of utilising the work of agro-industrial companies in the sustainable development of Azerbaijan. Thus, the study assessed the essence of the concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance, and its role for the state and enterprises. It was concluded that in recent years, more and more attention has been paid to this kind of principles in the corporate world, as companies realise the importance of solving environmental and social problems to attract investors and develop sustainable practices. This is also consistent with the concept of corporate social responsibility, which emphasises the ethical obligations of business to society. The analysis of investment flows in such companies in the agricultural sector has shown that they can significantly expand the scope of their activities and accelerate the introduction of sustainable agriculture methods around the world. It was concluded that, given the benefits that investments in these companies bring to the country, it is important to include programmes aimed at increasing the investment attractiveness of such companies in the framework of national policy. In addition, targeted government support for such companies is effective. All this remains especially relevant in the realities of Azerbaijan, as a country with a transitional economy with a fairly high role for the agricultural sector (at least within the framework of food security), and the need for economic diversification. The results obtained in the framework of the study can be used to formulate a long-term development strategy for Azerbaijan in the context of combating climate change in the agro-industrial sector
Economic model of development of the feed crop-growing industry in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors: Madenova Kulshara , Shulenbayeva Faya , Bauer Maira , Agumbayeva Assiya , Saginova Balym
Published: June 2024

The livestock industry has experienced rapid growth, and the demand for livestock products is projected to continue increasing quickly due to population growth, improved living standards, and urbanisation. This article aims to assess the feasibility of utilising the created model for growing animal feed for meat-producing livestock during the standard planning phase of economic development. The authors categorise wheat as a reference culture. The study utilised analysis, statistical methods, economic modelling, and mathematical modelling. The authors assess the potential of utilising the created model to cultivate feed for livestock intended for meat production during the standard planning phase of economic development. The model predicts cost-effective feed. The authors’ economic model enables the growth of the feed base, reduces the reliance on imported feed, and facilitates the expansion of meat breeds, which is the unique aspect of the study. The study emphasises the importance of strategically distributing, specialising, and concentrating beef cattle breeding in particular natural and economic contexts. It also highlights the significance of integrating large-scale production with medium and small agricultural enterprises in the meat industry. The study’s practical significance lies in utilising specific structures and controlling the share of imports in feed production, along with restricting feed supply and ready-made food additives to guarantee food security
Stochastic predetermination of bioproductivity component by the growth features of winter wheat upper leaf blades
Authors: Dubytska Anhelina , Kachmar Oksana , Dubytskyi Oleksandr , Vavrynovych Oksana , Kotyk Zynoviy
Published: June 2024

The relative and absolute importance of a number of traits, in particular, agrophysiological, morpho-functional, at the level of individual organs and parts of an integral plant, and/or sowing for the development of features of biological traits, and other agroecologically significant components of the crop production process, has been discussed in research papers for a long time. The purpose of the study was to search for agroecologically significant signs of growth of the upper leaf blades (ULB), which can empirically and potentially determine the development of the grain dry mass (GDM) of winter wheat under “model” conditions of biological agrotechnical influences designated as biological fertiliser systems. Methods used in the research: methodological approaches of field experiments, gravimetric, convective drying, and stochastic methods. The development of GDM was largely driven by potentially scalable integral growth traits of ULB – leaf area duration, biomass duration (LADULB, BMDULB, respectfully) or their combinations with potentially non-scalable features of the average growth rate ULB – net assimilation rate, relative growth rate (NARULB, RGRULB, respectively). It is also highly probable that LADULB may play a central role in the development of RGRULB or BMDULB (but not NARULB). The coordination of RGRULB with NARULB was not excluded, although it was overly complicated. The construction of such and similar studies in the line of an exhaustive explanation of consistent systemic and mechanistic predeterminations of the production process with signs of ULB growth under various agrotechnical and biological influences will improve discursive and mathematical simulation constructs that can characterise and integrate the differential effects of plant components on photosynthesis of leaf cover, crown, and ultimately on the processes of development of components of the final biological and economic yield of winter wheat
Ecological stability, plasticity, and adaptability of cowpea varieties (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. subsp. sesquipedalis (L.) Verdc.)
Authors: Bоbоs Іrуnа , Kоmаr Оleksаndr , Havrys Ivanna , Shemetun Oleksandr , Kokoiko Vasyl
Published: June 2024

Determining the ecological plasticity and stability of varieties and hybrids of agricultural crops helps to comprehensively assess them, considering the productivity potential, qualitative technological indicators, and the level of resistance to stressful conditions. The purpose of this study was to investigate the development of the yield of beans of cowpea varieties with high ecological stability, plasticity, and adaptability. The leading methods of studying this problem are field-based – to determine the interaction of the research object with biotic and abiotic factors; statistical – to evaluate the results to determine the parameters of cowpea adaptability. Within the studied varieties, a direct and inverse correlation was established between the yield of cowpea and the sum of effective temperatures. For Groik (r = 0.36) and Kafedralna (Control) (R = 0.36), U-Cha-Kontou (r = -0.64) varieties, the correlation was average, while for Gasson (r = 0.96) and American improved (r = -0.98) varieties, it was strong. Based on the regression equations, an increase in the amount of precipitation by 1 mm can increase the yield of cowpeas by 3.4 kg/ha in the American improved variety and by 20.8 kg/ha – U-Cha-Kontou, and for the Gasson, Kafedralna (control), Groik varieties, there will be a decrease in yield by 6.4 kg/ha, 10.8 kg/ha, and 20.7 kg/ha, respectively. Varieties with high overall adaptive capacity, defined as the ability of genotypes to maximise the manifestation of traits under all environmental conditions, are valuable. High indicators of total adaptive capacity for plant yield were observed in the varieties Gasson (TAC = 5.16) and Groik (SAC = 2.16). The lowest value of this indicator was observed in the U-Cha-Kontou variety (TAC = -3.44). Varieties that produce high but unstable yields are not able to guarantee maximum yields in conditions of improper farming and difficult climatic conditions. The genotype breeding value is a complex indicator that determines the totality of productivity and stability of varieties. Studies have obtained such fluctuations in this indicator from 0.84 to 13.63. The best varieties in terms of genotype breeding value were Gasson (GBVi = 13.63) and Kafedralna (GBVi = 8.06). There is a relatively low yield stability and the ability to respond to improved growing conditions in the U-ChaKontou variety (GBVi = 0.84)
Selection of perennial grasses for an extended pasture in the autumn period
Authors: Kurhak Volodymyr , Kolomiiets Larysa , Tkachenko Anton , Senyk Ivan , Stotska Svitlana
Published: June 2024

The relevance of the study lies in the fact that until recently the reaction of various types of perennial grasses to the terms of alienation of herbage in the last cycle of use has not been clarified, which hinders the development and implementation of technology for creating perennial agrophytocoenoses in the continuous pasture system with an extended grazing period for meat livestock in the late autumn period. The purpose of the study was to select the best perennial grasses for late autumn alienation of herbage in the system of an extended continuous pasture for meat breeds of cattle in the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe. The results of long-term research on the features of the development of the yield of aboveground biomass, the chemical composition of feed, the stability of certain types of grasses depending on the time of alienation of aboveground biomass in total for all cycles of use and in the last cycle in the autumn period are presented. The highest productivity (at the level of 0.60-0.95 t/ha of dry weight) of all types of grasses in the last (autumn) cycle of use is provided when the green mass is alienated on October 1. When alienated at a later date, the collection of dry mass from 1 ha decreases, while the quality of feed worsens due to a decrease in the content of crude protein and an increase in the concentration of crude fibre to the limits that do not meet the zootechnical norm of feeding cattle and the requirements of DSTU for green feed. Studies have identified the best single-species agrophytocoenoses of grasses, which include smooth brome, cocksfoot grass, and intermediate wheatgrass. On average, for 2008-2015, in the sum of all three cycles of use, they provide a productivity of 6.52-7.19 t/ha of dry weight when applying N120. The results of these studies can be used in the development of recommendations for the creation of continuous pasture with an extended period of grazing grass with meat livestock in the autumn period, which reduces the cost and increases the competitiveness of livestock products
Potential Cholesterol-lowering and Antihypertensive Effects of Cinnamon Tea: A Single Case Study
Authors: Nawaz Mohammed , Murugesan Sivanandhini , Devi Gayathri , Mariappan Saravanan , K Maheshkumar
Published: June 2024

Hypercholesterolemia is a chronic cardiovascular condition characterized by high levels of cholesterol in the  blood. Untreated hypercholesterolemia raises the risk of cardiovascular problems, necessitating effective treatment  approaches. This single-case study evaluates the efficacy of cinnamon tea for a 52-year-old married man with  high blood cholesterol (total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and very-LDL. The patient  presented with a history of head pain, elevated blood pressure (160/100 mmHg), and elevated blood triglyceride levels  (232.6 mg/dL), diagnosed with hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. The patient was advised to consume a regular  diet along with cinnamon tea for 2 months at the outpatient department of Sivaraj Naturopathy and Yoga Medical  College and Hospital, Salem. Post-intervention assessments showed favorable outcomes, with a 70% symptomatic  relief and a reduction in blood pressure from 160/100 mmHg to 140/90 mmHg. Notably, blood triglyceride levels  decreased from 232.6 mg/dL to 176.4 mg/dL within 2 months. No serious adverse events were recorded. This single case study reports the effectiveness of cinnamon tea in a patient with hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. The  naturopathic diet with cinnamon tea demonstrated remarkable effects and changes in the recorded data. However,  further large-scale studies with improved designs are needed to validate these findings. Hypercholesterolemia, characterized by elevated levels of cholesterol  in the blood, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such  as atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes.[1] High cholesterol can  be caused by factors such as unhealthy diet, obesity, lack of physical  activity, smoking, diabetes, and genetic predisposition.[2] Conventional  treatments for hypercholesterolemia include lipid-lowering  medications such as statins, fibrates, bile acid sequestrants, and lifestyle  modifications such as dietary changes and increased physical activity.[3] However, these treatments may have side effects or be ineffective in  some cases, prompting the need to explore complementary and  alternative therapies.
Importance of Pathya Apathya in Shalakya Practice – A Conceptual Study
Authors: Pramila  , Fayaz Shamsa
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Ayurveda emphasizes on both prevention and curative aspects, which are of utmost importance in the  restoration of health. Through the principles of Pathya Apathya, our Acharyas have equipped us with the necessary  knowledge to prevent and manage lifestyle disorders related to ear, nose, and throat disorders. Regular observations  assess the effectiveness of specific dietary habits and medications in the prevention of disorders. Knowledge of pathya  and apathya Aahara and vihara tackle the disease at the grassroot level. Materials and Methods: Information on Pathya Apathya in Shalakya Tantra was gathered from the Laghutrayi, the  Brihattrayi and its commentaries, and other Ayurvedic texts. Results: Various Ahara Vargas, which describes the qualities of various food items, has been referenced in ancient  scriptures. This conceptual study is an attempt to throw light on the importance of Pathya Apathya in disease as well  as normal life. Conclusion: The concepts of Pathya and Apathya are important in the treatment of every disease as well as for  prevention or for maintaining a healthy life. Ayurveda is an ancient medical practice that seeks to avoid human  suffering from all forms of physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual  illnesses in addition to curing ailments. Numerous human illnesses  have been related to an unhealthy lifestyle, and there has been a lot  of emphasis on lifestyle disorders such as kidney diseases, diabetes  mellitus, and cardiovascular disorders as well as ways to prevent  them. Improper lifestyle has an impact on vision as well. Tobacco,  alcohol, cigarettes, junk food, high-fat diets, prolonged exposure to  strong light, prolonged computer use, and chronic stress are a few  examples of behaviors that can harm the eyes.[1] Nowadays, due to a  busy lifestyle, people have no time to follow a healthy lifestyle and  are not able to follow the proper care for the body as well as of the  sense organs. Slight impairment in diet and lifestyle patterns may result  in unhealthy situations for a person and thus manifesting in various  diseases. Ayurvedic scriptures suggest that specific lifestyle practices,  such as adhering to dinacharya, ritucharya, sadvritta, and Pathya
Importance of NADIS (Channels) and CHAKRAS (Energy Wheel) for Energy Healing
Authors: Arnab Ghosh  , Kishore Mukhopadhyay
Published: June 2024

The physical body may be a very complex system and within this is often an invisible network unknown to several, at rock bottom of the spine lies the Kundalini Shakti, the Cosmic Force which, when activated, breaks through the spine with Sushmananadi and joins the head of the so-called Sahasrara Chakra and the two unions and its higher or in other words gains enlightenment. According to Ayurveda where heart rate and intensity can determine underlying health problems. In the past, many more studies have been done on this pulse-based discovery to analyze three doses in our body - Vata, Pitta and Kapha. It shows that inequality between doshas can lead to mental, physical, and emotional stress.Both nadis are believed to be stimulated by different Pranayama practices, including nadishodhana, which includes breathing through the left and right nostrils, which may move the left and right sides of the brain respectively.The Purpose of the present study was to the role of nadis and chakras and its utility to maintain holistic health, wellbeing and spirituality of an individual.
EVALUACIÓN GENÉTICA PARA PESO AL NACER EN GANADO GUZERAT EN EL ESTADO PORTUGUESA DE VENEZUELA
Authors: Pérez González José R. , Álvarez Rodríguez Álvaro J. , Morales Valladares David D.
Published: June 2024

Se analizaron 1387 registros de peso al nacer (PN) de vacunos Guzerat, registrados desde el año 2012 hasta el 2022, pertenecientes al centro genético ganadería madre vieja CA, ubicado en Papelon estado portuguesa. Para estimar la heredabilidad (h2) para PN se utilizaron 3 modelos estadísticos diferentes, usando el método de REML para calcular los componentes de varianza y la heredabilidad. Para conocer el efecto de los factores fijos (sexo y año de nacimiento), se utilizó una prueba F y el criterio del valor P, donde valores de P < 0.05 (5%) indican diferencias significativas entre los niveles de un factor. Para calcular las estadísticas descriptivas se utilizó el programa y los componentes de varianza del primer modelo se usó el programa SAS, y para los modelos restantes uso el Wombat. La heredabilidad directa (h2) y materna (m2) para PN resultaron bajas (h2<0.25) para los 3 modelos lo que indica que las diferencias observadas en el PN solo son atribuidas a efectos aditivos y maternos en menor proporción. Debido a la baja heredabilidad para PN, se espera que la selección genética para mejorar esta característica cause un efecto tardío en la mejora del carácter en la población. Aunque la heredabilidad es baja para PN se recomienda tomar en consideración estos resultados, con el objetivo de poder evitar partos distócicos causados por el nacimiento de becerros muy pesados y también corregir la aparición de becerros débiles debido a pesos muy bajos al nacer.
Research data in paleobotany: petrographic thin sections fossil wood dataset
Authors: Semeler Alexandre Ribas , Guerra-Sommer Margot
Published: June 2024

Objective: This study was aimed at analyzing and disseminating the fossil wood collection data stored in the thin slide sections of the paleobotany collection of the Department of Paleontology and Stratigraphy of the Institute of Geosciences of a university in Southern Brazil. Thin sheets of petrified wood are described. Research data used in geosciences specifically seek to develop a model for the use of this type of sheet in paleobotany, enabling visualization of its representativeness in studies published over 40 years to obtain the anatomical characteristics of fossil woods and define their systematic affinities as a specific typology of research data in geosciences.
Methods: The methodology involved interviewing a paleobotanical specialist and using different techniques applied in metric studies to map scientific production. Thus, a dataset of (20) thin slide sections of petrified fossil wood used in “Stressing environmental conditions in the “petrified forest” from the Mata Sequence in the Triassic context of the Paraná Basin,” a paper published by the Journal of South American Earth Sciences (DOI:10.1016/j.jsames.2023.104415), was used. Depending on the methodology, these thin petrified wood sheets can reveal paleoclimatic signatures based on the anatomical characteristics of the fossil wood. In addition to this case study, which represents a collection of more than (2.000) thousand blades of fossil wood and approximately 40 years of research, the paleobotanical collection of the department is reused in methodology classes. The collection comprises a database created by research physicists that provides information on anatomical features, systematic affinities, paleoclimatic conditions, and paleoenvironmental insights.
Potential for reuse:  The reuse, registration, storage, identification, and preservation of thin slide sections as a type of research data used in paleobotany aims to improve the methodology associated with the organization of the physical database of the institution. The research data and blades of fossil wood are being digitized, and soon will be available under the CC BY 4.0 license in the ZENODO repository, according to the sample described here in this data paper (DOI Mendeley:10.17632/b8phfcsync.1). Furthermore, the data can be reused in optical and electronic scanning microscopy software.
Tummy Time Tracking: Examining Agreement Between Parent Recall and Direct Observation in Infants
Authors: Inamdar Ketaki , Dusing Stacey C. , Thacker Leroy , Pidcoe Peter E. , Finucane Sheryl , Chu Virginia
Published: June 2024

Importance: Parent recall is the primary method for measuring positioning practices such as tummy time in infants. Concerns regarding the accuracy of parent recall have been raised in the literature. To date, no study has examined the agreement of tummy time recall measures with gold-standard methods.

Objective: To assess the agreement between parental recall versus direct observation of tummy time in infants, and to explore the impact of prematurity on this relationship.

Design: Cross-sectional observational study, spanning 1 yr.

Setting: Participants’ homes

Participants: Thirty-two infant–parent dyads (19 full-term, 13 preterm), with infants ages 3 to 6 mo and caregivers ages older than 18 yr.

Outcome and Measures: Home-recorded videos of infant play across 3 days were used as a proxy for direct observation of tummy time and compared with a 12-item parent recall survey.

Results: Parent recall had a significant moderate correlation (ρ = .54, p = .002) with direct observation in full-term infants but was not correlated (p = .23) with direct observation in preterm infants. On average, parents of preterm infants overestimated tummy time by 2.5 times per day compared with direct observation.

Conclusions and Relevance: For full-term infants, parent recall measures of tummy time exhibit an acceptable level of agreement with direct observation and can be reliably used over shorter periods. Parents of preterm infants may display a bias in recalling tummy time, leading to overestimations. To accurately assess tummy time in this population, a combination of subjective and objective measures should be explored.

Plain-Language Summary: Tummy time is an essential movement experience for infants, especially for preterm infants, who are at a higher risk for motor delays. The most common way to track tummy time is through parent reports, or recall, versus a practitioner directly observing tummy time in the home. Despite the widespread use of parent recall to track tummy time, no study has examined the accuracy of parent recall versus direct observation in the home. Accurately assessing tummy time is crucial for improving and supporting health outcomes for infants. This study found that prematurity may affect the accuracy of parent recall for assessing tummy time in young infants. The authors discuss the implications of this finding and provide suggestions to guide the selection of appropriate methods to measure tummy time in clinical practice and research studies.
„Lebensmittelbranche im Fokus von Hackern“
Authors: Falker Gerrit-Milena
Published: June 2024

Die Geschäftsführer deutscher Firmen müssen bald strengere Regeln zur IT-Sicherheit beachten. Anwalt Saßenbach ordnet ein.
Alnatura bringt Partner auf
Authors: Mende Jan , Wilhelm Jana
Published: June 2024

Mehrere Handelspartner nehmen dem Biohändler Alnatura seine veränderte Preisstrategie übel. Edeka und Hit reagieren mit aufgestockten Bio-Eigenmarken.
„Für wen sprechen die denn?“
Authors: Murmann Christoph
Published: June 2024

Die Mitglieder der Molkerei Ammerland stehen geschlossen hinter ihrer Genossenschaft. Von den Segnungen des EU-Kartellrechts halten sie gar nichts.
Zoff um MOAH-Grenzwerte
Authors: Falker Gerrit-Milena
Published: June 2024

Brüssel plant Mineralöl-Grenzwerte für Lebensmittel und erntet harsche Kritik. Ein Zehntel aller Produkte könnte dadurch vom Markt verschwinden, heißt es.
„Auch im Großhandel gibt es eine Chance für Bio“
Authors: Busche Jenny
Published: June 2024

Die Außer-Haus-Verpflegung spielt eine wichtige Rolle, um die deutschen Bio-Ziele zu erreichen. Der Großhändler Transgourmet unterstützt mit dem Projekt Bio-Möglichmacher einige Landwirte.
Die Weide macht den Unterschied
Authors: Lenders Dirk
Published: June 2024

Das Bild vom Klimakiller Kuh hat sich nicht lange gehalten. Milchbauern und Molkereien ist es gelungen, den Wert der Tiere für die Kreislaufwirtschaft zu betonen. Das ändert aber nichts daran, dass Unternehmen von Arla bis Zott die Emissionen auf den Höfen drastisch reduzieren wollen. Dirk Lenders
Erneuter Versuch
Authors: Morgen Elisabeth
Published: June 2024

Die einen bauen sie ab, die anderen auf: Unverpackt-Stationen sollen Verpackungsmüll reduzieren, doch bequemer ist der Griff zur Einzelverpackung. Ein neues System ermuntert Aldi, dm und Rewe zu aktuellen Tests. Elisabeth Morgen
Aktionen „al dente“
Authors: Sonntag Axel Stefan
Published: June 2024

Das Nudelsegment ist so hart umkämpft wie schon lange nicht mehr. Viel fehlt zu den 66 Cent nicht mehr, die ein Pfund Barilla-Nudeln noch vor einigen Jahren in der Aktion kostete. Der Preiskampf hilft niemandem, erst recht nicht den deutschen Herstellern. Axel Stefan Sonntag
Alleskönner
Authors: Hubert Wolfgang
Published: June 2024

Der Konsum von Pesto wächst, und ein Ende ist nicht in Sicht. Denn die konzentrierte Paste passt nicht nur zu Nudeln und Reis. Hinter Absatzsog und starkem Preiswettbewerb durch Handelsmarken brodelt es: Es geht um Zutaten und Qualität. Wolfgang Hubert
Generative KI hilft Händlern an vielen Stellen
Authors: Kerber Frederic
Published: June 2024

Seit rund eineinhalb Jahren ist Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) als Thema in der breiten Öffentlichkeit angekommen, insbesondere in Form von Generativer KI. Für den Handel verspricht die Technologie beispielsweise eine bessere Personalisierung von Kundenerlebnissen oder die Optimierung von Prozessabläufen.
Walmart testet Verkauf bei Roblox
Authors: Hübner Marco
Published: June 2024

Walmart experimentiert weiterhin im Metaverse und geht nun den nächsten Schritt: Der Handelsriese verkauft in der Spielewelt Roblox testweise physische Produkte.
Viel Spielraum für mehr Nachhaltigkeit
Authors: Wenzel Horst
Published: June 2024

Beim vierten Vergleich der Nachhaltigkeit alternativer Packaginglösungen für ein FMCG-Produkt haben die Spezialisten der Central Agency for Green Commerce erstmals die Hüllen eines Nearfood-Artikels analysiert. Von den Hanseaten beauftragte Speziallabore haben 22 Behälter mit Sonnenmilch auf den Prüfstand gestellt.
„Fokus über traditionelle Themen hinaus“
Authors: Schaal René
Published: June 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Als Projektleiter zeichnet Andreas Steul für die DLG-Feldtage 2024 verantwortlich. Im Interview mit der agrarzeitung spricht er über Niederschläge, Neuheiten und Nachhaltigkeit.
Regenerativer Ackerbau trotzt Klimawandel
Authors: Schultz Olaf
Published: June 2024

Frankfurt a.M. Die Landwirtschaft ist zunehmend ausgeprägten Dürre- und Hitzeperioden sowie extremen Niederschlägen ausgesetzt. Forschende unter Leitung der Universität Kassel untersuchen Strategien, um dem Paroli bieten zu können.
„Die Chemie muss stimmen“
Authors: Brust Martin
Published: June 2024

Ismaning. Der Geschäftsführer der I.G. Pflanzenzucht, Franz Beutl, erzählt im Interview, wie er den Herausforderungen des Fachkräftemangels begegnet, und was die Beschäftigten am Unternehmen lieben.
Authors: Wicaksono Gabrielle Ahmad , Voutama Apriade
Published: June 2024

Technology continues to develop and encourages ever-increasing human needs. Fruithub is here to make it easier to buy fruit online. Using design thinking, this research involves the stages of Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Testing to understand and meet user needs. Through interviews and observations, user needs are identified and explained in detail. Various solutions were produced and implemented in the UI/UX design of the Fruithub application, including features such as fruit grades, store ratings, communication with sellers, viewing product reviews, and online payments. Testing was carried out using the System Usability Scale (SUS) method, showing a value of 87.25 which was included in the Acceptable category with an Excellent rating. The research results show that the Fruithub application design provides a user experience that is comfortable and easy to understand, especially for those who prioritize fruit quality. This contributes to the development of digital applications that help increase productivity and efficiency in the fruit buying and selling business.
Perceived Influence of Self-Perception on Self-Esteem among Undergraduate Students of Kabarak University in Nakuru County, Kenya
Authors: Kiptiony Gladys Jerobon , Murgor Nelly Jebet , Muthama James Kay
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the perceived influence of self-perception on self-esteem among undergraduate students of Kabarak University, Nakuru County, Kenya. Body image and self-esteem are of concern to undergraduate students this is due to the fact they are keen on how they look. The researcher used questionnaire for undergraduate students, FGD guide for peer counsellors and interview schedule for university counsellors. Validation of research instruments was done through peer and expert review and through pilot testing, which was done at Kabarak City Campus. The pilot sample consisted of 10 undergraduate students, 5 peer counsellors and 1 student counsellor. The reliability and validity of items was established using Cronbach Alpha Coefficient. The pilot results of the variable self- esteem yielded 0.705 while body image yielded 0.937. The response rate was 96.39%. The data collected was analysed using frequencies, percentages and means (descriptive statistics). The data analysis used the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The outcome indicated that most of the sampled students and staffs jointly agreed that self-perception influence self-esteem among undergraduate students of Kabarak University. The study concluded that self-perception has statistically significant perceived influence on self-esteem among undergraduate students of Kabarak University. Therefore, the study recommends that the key stakeholders in counselling department include in the policies and strategies ways on how to address concerns about self-perception and self-esteem. It also recommends increasing of awareness on self-perception thus helping students to appreciate their bodies and feel comfortable in their own skin and know that there is more to their worth than just physical appearance.
La política de reforma agraria de ARENA
Authors: J. E. M.
Published: June 2024

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 44, No. 492, 1989: 843-846.
Reformas a los códigos
Authors: ECA: Estudios Centroamericanos
Published: June 2024

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ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 44, No. 492, 1989: 883-890.
El calvario de los lisiados
Authors: B. C.
Published: June 2024

No abstracts available.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 44, No. 492, 1989: 847-849.
Recensiones
Authors: R. C.
Published: June 2024

No abstract available.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 44, No. 492, 1989: 875-881.
The Effect of Organisational Learning on Business Performance of SMMES in the Western Region of Ghana
Authors: Zogli Luther-King , Yeboah Johnson
Published: June 2024

Research on Organisational Learning has been up-surging in recent years in management literature. However, empirical research on how it impacts small, micro and medium enterprises' (SMMEs') performance still needs to be researched, particularly in Ghana. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Organizational Learning in fostering Business Performance of SMMEs in the Western Region of Ghana. The study employed a positivist research approach, which made use of quantitative methodology. The data was sourced via the administration of a structured questionnaire to 374 owners/managers of SMMEs from registered SMMEs as captured by the National Board of Small-Scale Industries (NBSSI) in the Western Region of Ghana using a convenience sampling method. Data analysis involved statistical techniques such as regression analysis to ascertain the relationship between organisational learning and business performance. Out of the total number of the targeted sample, 350 respondents were retrieved successfully. The findings revealed that owners/managers of SMMEs lacked the managerial skills, whilst employees lacked the interpersonal skills to participate meaningfully in OL. Also, resistance to change was revealed as another constraint to organisational learning. The study found that approaches such as training, cooperation, consultancy engagements, inquiry, and dialogue increase learning processes of knowledge acquisition, sharing, interpretation, and storage, which improves sustainable performance. This study shows the beneficial effects of organisational learning on SMMEs' business performance, thereby informing strategic decision-making and policy formulation to promote SMME development in Ghana.
Trends in pinniped interactions with commercial passenger fisheries vessels in California
Authors: Schakner Zachary A. , Studt Daniel , Hellmers Elizabeth A. , Levine Maren L.
Published: June 2024

The resurgence of pinniped populations along the West Coast of the United States, a consequence of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, has resulted in unintended ecological and socio-economic repercussions. The conflict between pinniped and fisheries in California, a persistent management challenge for decades, primarily manifests as depredation (the removal or damage of hooked fish) from Commercial Passenger Fishing Vessels (CPFVs). Depredation not only results in stolen fish but also in lost fishing opportunities due to the presence of pinnipeds deterring target fish species or necessitating vessel relocation. Using logbook data from 1994 to 2021, we explored spatiotemporal trends in pinniped depredation of CPFVs in California. Our model, which evaluates the factors predicting the number of fish depredated, revealed a distinct concentration of pinniped depredation in Southern California, with increasing rates of depredation during summer and spring. Over our time series, depredation is decreasing, as our model found a seven percent decrease in the number of fish depredated each calendar year. Correspondingly, changepoint and trend analysis revealed two key trend reversals in 1999 and 2014, exemplified by a rapid peak and ensuing drop in overall depredation. Overall, our study suggests that depredation is shaped by an interplay of environmental factors, the population dynamics of pinnipeds, and the patterns of fishing activities within the California current ecosystem.
Catatumbo
Authors: Alba Maldonado José Manuel
Published: June 2024

La presente ponencia tiene como objetivo realizar un análisis historiográfico del siglo XX y XXI en la región del Catatumbo, centrándose en los periodos de violencia, procesos de colonización y formas de resistencia que se han dado en este territorio. A pesar de que el Catatumbo es una de las regiones más conflictivas de Colombia en la actualidad, los estudios historiográficos sobre esta zona son muy limitados. Por lo tanto, esta investigación busca contribuir a la comprensión de las diversas problemáticas que tienen raíces históricas en la región. El trabajo utiliza las periodizaciones de tiempo basadas en los procesos territoriales que han ocurrido y que están relacionados con eventos de carácter nacional.
condición humana como horizonte subversivo en las filosofías de la educación latinoamericanas
Authors: Samé Iglesias Tania
Published: June 2024

Pensar la educación desde Latinoamérica emerge entre los más relevantes desafíos contemporáneos en un mundo cada vez más interdependiente, complejo y afectado por una crisis civilizatoria estructural y sistémica. Esto nos sitúa ante una exigencia de perenne actualización teórica para el examen de las condiciones, el cómo y el devenir de la educación y su interrogación ineludible a la condición humana: eje crítico-formativo de posibilidad y reconocimientos intersubjetivo e intercultural. Demostrar los nexos de interioridad teórico-cívico-educativos en la tríada Paulo Freire - Néstor García Canclini - Raúl Fornet-Betancourt e interpretar la funcionalidad formativa de los enfoques conceptuales sobre autonomía en el primero, e interculturalidad, en los segundos, a la luz de la condición humana como horizonte de sentidos, serán por estas razones, objetivos a dilucidar. En términos metodológicos se propone un examen de algunos entre los textos relevantes de estos autores, el análisis de contenido y el tratamiento hermenéutico de la bibliografía. Resultados de este examen, las ideas de autonomía e interculturalidad y sus vínculos explicitan su sustento teórico de sentido holístico indicativo de modos de aprendizaje y praxis socializadoras e inter-dinámicas. Anticipar conclusiones deberá indicar a este neohumanismo latinoamericano como potenciador teórico de autenticidad metodológica, epistémica, ética y emocional; y referente de lo que compartimos en el reconocimiento de nuestras diferencias culturales. Su disposición a una formación crítica, de sujetos partícipes y aserción de la vida homínida anticipativa de su horizonte subversivo de actitudes, acciones y sentidos.
En busca del trabajo perdido
Authors: Fleitas Hernández Nestor A.
Published: June 2024

Las ideas que constituyen el concepto de trabajo, parecen cada vez más inatajables desde los inicios del siglo XX. Con el sentido de abrir alguna especie de camino, se va a orientar la presente investigación. Es decir, se sentarán al diálogo varios de los referentes que se consideran importantes respecto al tema con el fin de interpelar al fenómeno del trabajo desde diferentes posiciones y quizás arrojar luz sobre las dimensiones que se asoman en el problema. Para esto es impensable no hablar de Karl Marx, de Martin Heidegger, Georgy Lukacs, Herbert Marcusse, o de una obra relativamente reciente como la de Rahel Jaeggi intitulada Alienation. Al mismo tiempo, se hace indispensable el diálogo con los trabajos de Andre Gorz, filósofo y periodista francés que dedicó varios textos que reflexionan sobre el trabajo y la alienación.
The Impact of Electronic Devices and Distance Learning on Sleep Quality among Medical Science Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Utami Desak Ketut Indrasari , Sitanggang Prysta Aderlia , Adnyana I Made Oka , Laksmidewi Anak Agung Ayu Putri , Budiarsa I Gusti Ngurah
Published: June 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many universities to implement online learning. While this shift has brought positive aspects, excessive gadget and social networking use has led to poor sleep quality among healthcare students. This study aims to analyze the impact of electronic devices and high-intensity social media usage on the sleep quality of multidisciplinary healthcare students during the pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study used online surveys to assess the impact of electronic devices and distance learning on sleep quality. Inclusion criteria involved healthcare students enrolled at the university, while exclusion criteria involved students with certain preexisting medical conditions or habits. The study utilized validated instruments to measure relevant data and descriptive and bivariate statistical analyses were used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that most students used electronic devices for more than 6 hours, with most using smartphones and laptops. Only 40.3% of students used blue light filters, and poor sleep quality was reported by 63.3% of students. There was a significant relationship between poor sleep quality and device usage exceeding 2 gadgets, but no significant relationship between sleep quality and high-intensity social media use or device usage exceeding 6 hours. Conclusion: Excessive electronic device usage and increased social media usage were identified as contributing factors to impaired sleep quality among multidisciplinary healthcare students who underwent online learning during the COVID pandemic. These findings highlight the need for interventions and policies to promote healthy device usage and sleep habits among students during distance learning.