bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Management Accounting and Digital Technologies: A Science mapping review
Authors: Barreto Adriana , Gomes Patrícia , Quesado Patrícia , O'Sullivan Shane
Published: July 2024

This study applied science mapping techniques to provide an overview of the scientific production of management accounting and digital technologies. It was considered a sample of 128 articles extracted from Scopus and WoS. Results showed that almost 80% of the articles analyzed were published in the last five years. This growth in scientific production is mainly due to technological advancements, demand for real-time information, regulatory changes and accounting standards, the need for efficiency and cost control, and the growing interest in sustainability and social responsibility issues. The conceptual structure of this sample was grouped into four clusters: digital strategy adoption, digital financial innovation, digital transformation strategies, and digital and financial sustainability. Based on the gaps identified, future research should explore management accounting and AI-based technologies within the government sector, SMEs, environmental sustainability issues, and curricular changes in university accounting courses.
Evaluating coherence in AI-generated text
Authors: Olmedilla María , Romero José Carlos , Martínez-Torres Rocío , R. Galván Nicolas , Toral Sergio
Published: July 2024

This study examines the role of coherence in AI-generated online reviews and its effect on perceived authenticity and consumer trust. By applying advanced metrics like BERT Score, BART Score, and Disco Score, the research analyzes the coherence of AI-generated text using Generative AI models, specifically Llama-2, on Amazon beauty product reviews. Results indicate that AI-generated reviews exhibit higher coherence compared to human-generated content, suggesting that Generative AI can produce seemingly authentic content. This finding challenges the ability to distinguish between human and AI-generated reviews, raising important questions about consumer trust in digital marketplaces. The study underscores the importance of coherence in online content's credibility and opens avenues for further research on Generative AI's role in e-commerce.
Data-Driven Strategies for Early Detection of Corporates’ Financial Distress
Authors: Maturo Fabrizio , Riccio Donato , Bifulco Giuseppe , Francesco Paolone , Mazzitelli Andrea
Published: July 2024

Scholars have taken a keen interest in predicting corporate crises in the past decades. However, most studies focused on classical parametric models that, by their nature, can consider few predictors and interactions and must respect numerous assumptions. Over the past few years, the economy has faced a severe structural crisis that has resulted in significantly lower income, cash, and capital levels than in the past. This crisis has led to insolvency and bankruptcy in many cases. Hence, there is a renewed interest in research for new models for forecasting business crises using novel advanced statistical learning techniques. The study shows that using tree-based methods and hyper-parameters optimization leads to excellent results in terms of accuracy. Moreover, this approach allows us to automatically consider all possible interactions and discover relevant aspects never considered in past studies. This line of research provides fascinating results that can bring new knowledge into the reference literature.
A scientometric review on green manufacturing systems for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)
Authors: Naranjo Perez Jorge , Zhang Lihong , Li Xirong
Published: July 2024

This paper will discuss the current state, barriers, and potential opportunities that small and medium-sized enterprises face in an ever-changing need for sustainable innovation in manufacturing industrial processes. A scientometric literature review has been conducted to provide a solid understanding of green manufacturing systems, specifically on developing manufacturing businesses which may lack intellectual capital, resources and technology as opposed to multinational settled corporations. This literature review also examines potential advantages, drawbacks, and solutions for those SMEs who adopt these sustainable and green manufacturing practices. The employment of the software CiteSpace has aided to deliver this methodology and demonstrate a bigger picture of the prevailing scientific literature that is currently available. The key findings reveal a range of challenges faced by SMEs depending on their geographical positioning. A step-bystep approach beginning with the implementation of cost-efficient management techniques and advancing towards investments in green technologies can facilitate this transition.
MAPEAMENTO DAS MUDANÇAS DE USO E COBERTURA DA TERRA NA REGIÃO DAS BACIAS HIDROGRÁFICAS DOS RIOS PIRACICABA, CAPIVARI E JUNDIAÍ (PCJ) E JUQUERI
Authors: CARAM Rochane de Oliveira , VALLES Giane de Fátima , CARRIELLO Felix , GOMES DA SILVA Yan Breno Azeredo , TOMASELLA Javier
Published: July 2024

RESUMO - As bacias hidrográficas dos rios Piracicaba, Capivari e Jundiaí (PCJ) e Juqueri, que fazem parte do Sistema Cantareira, passaram por grandes mudanças, seja no aspecto social, ambiental e econômico nas últimas décadas. Dessa forma, o entendimento sobre o ambiente em que as pessoas estão inseridas tem grande valor, o que torna importante avaliar informações de uso e cobertura da terra, podendo ajudar na tomada de decisões e no manejo do ambiente. Tais informações são obtidas utilizando técnicas de sensoriamento remoto e geoprocessamento. A área de estudo compreende área de aproximadamente 16 mil Km², abrange 80 municípios, destes, com 64 sedes municipais, e quase seis milhões de habitantes. Com o intuito de compreender a dinâmica do uso e cobertura da terra na região, o objetivo deste trabalho foi quantificar as mudanças de uso e cobertura da terra, ocorridas a partir de 1985, e a cada cinco anos, até 2015. As classes consideradas foram: vegetação nativa, silvicultura, agricultura, pastagem, área urbana e corpos hídricos. Os resultados mostram o predomínio de pastagem em todo período estudado, entretanto, houve recessão, de aproximadamente 12% nesta classe. Destaca-se também, que a área urbana se desenvolveu em toda região de estudo, principalmente na região central.
Palavras-chave: Sensoriamento remoto. Geoprocessamento. Mudança de uso e cobertura da terra. Classificação supervisionada.
 
ABSTRACT - The basins of Piracicaba, Capivari and Jundiaí (PCJ) and Juqueri rivers, which are part of the Cantareira System, have undergone extensive changes in social, environmental and economic aspects in recent decades. Therefore, understanding the environment in which people are inserted is of great value, which makes it important to evaluate information of land use and land cover to guide decision-making and managing the environment. Such information is obtained using remote sensing and geoprocessing techniques. The study area comprises approximately 16,000 km², covers 80 municipalities, with 64 municipal seats, and almost six million inhabitants. In order to understand the dynamics of land use and land cover in the region, the objective of this work was to quantify changes in land use and land cover, which occurred from 1985, and every five years, until 2015. The classes considered were: native vegetation, forestry, agriculture, pasture, urban area and water bodies. The results show the predominance of pasture throughout the studied period, however, there was a recession of approximately 12% in this class. It is also noteworthy that the urban area has developed throughout the study region, especially in the central region.
Keywords: Remote sensing. Geoprocessing. Land use/land cover change. Supervised classification.
MOATIZE: URBANIZAÇÃO E MEIO AMBIENTE
Authors: DUARTE Geraldo Félix Pita , DUARTE Eduardo Félix Pita
Published: July 2024

Resumo: A urbanização em Moatize, Moçambique, nas últimas décadas, tem causado transformações significativas no ambiente. O uso de imagens de satélite, como Sentinel-2A e Landsat 4-5 TM, revela uma redução na densidade e saúde da vegetação devido à expansão urbana e práticas agrícolas. As áreas de Vegetação Não Modificada diminuíram, enquanto as Ações Antrópicas aumentaram, indicando a influência direta da urbanização. Essas mudanças ressaltam a necessidade de um equilíbrio entre o desenvolvimento econômico e a conservação ambiental, promovendo práticas sustentáveis e a conscientização sobre a importância da preservação da vegetação natural. Medidas eficazes são essenciais para garantir um futuro ambientalmente sustentável em Moatize e regiões similares.
Palavras-Chaves: Urbanização. Meio Ambiente. Moatize. Moçambique.
 
Abstract: Urbanization in Moatize, Mozambique, in recent decades, has brought about significant transformations in the environment. The use of satellite imagery, such as Sentinel-2A and Landsat 4-5 TM, reveals a decrease in vegetation density and health due to urban expansion and agricultural practices. Unmodified Vegetation areas have decreased, while Anthropogenic Actions have increased, indicating the direct influence of urbanization. These changes highlight the need for a balance between economic development and environmental conservation, promoting sustainable practices and raising awareness about the importance of preserving natural vegetation. Effective measures are essential to ensure an environmentally sustainable future in Moatize and similar regions.
Keywords: Urbanization. Environment. Moatize. Mozambique.
Palaeozoic Amotape Group in the Colán District:
Authors: GUEVARA Jul Roldán , ROSSELLO Eduardo A. , LÓPEZ-ISAZA Sergio Adrián , MARISCAL Carlos
Published: July 2024

The Amotape Gr. Consists of metasedimentites with varying degrees of metamorphism and Paleozoic intrusions, exposed as isolated blocks that form an NNE-SSW belt, separating the Meso-Cenozoic depocenters of the Talara (west) and Sechura and Tumbes basins (east) along the Pacific margin of NW Perú. We describe three metamorphic/tectonic episodes that produced sub-planar structures (cleavages, fractures) affecting the rocks of the Amotape Gr, allowing this unit to be classified as a fractured reservoir. Field survey and multi-scale subsurface data from the Colán region, evidence a secondary porosity system associated with fracture networks that affect both the basin fill and the basement units. This configures a complementary unconventional exploration target. Sandstone levels in lateral contact with leptometamorphic rocks of the Amotape Gr. define good reservoir potential due to the preferentially brittle mechanical behavior of the basement, which develops abundant fractures. The porosity values of the Amotape Gr range between 4.62% and 1.23%, while permeabilities are on the order of 0.519-0.016 mD. Elevated trapping positions seem to be successfully sealed by Cretaceous units. The reservoir properties define a complementary play concept that could be extended to other positions of the technical basement in the Talara Basin and analogous regions.
Meta-narrative review of gender portrayal in Disney movies for young children and its pedagogical implications
Authors: Jiang Xuan , Zhang Linlin , Rivero Diana , Torres Brittany
Published: July 2024

Many of Disney movies have been criticized for perpetuating traditional gender stereotypes which constrain opportunities for children at large. Its recent characters have also incurred heated discussions on gender portrayal. Moreover, stereotypes of gender roles, developed early on, can exert an immediate impact on individuals’ behaviors and utterances and a long-term impact on individuals’ perceived options academically, professionally, personally, and socially. Recognizing the significance of this matter, this paper employed a meta-narrative review to collect and conceptually and empirically synthesize previous literature on the impact of Disney movies on young children’s gender awareness. Through an academic database search, 49 articles were collected using combinations of the keywords Disney character, Disney movie, young children, early childhood education, classroom practices, and gender. Furthermore, this review, in the pedagogical implication section, highlights the authors’ call for teachers to develop critical mindfulness of gender and shares hands-on activities for children to play with Disney characters in a reconstructive and agentic way.
Pengaruh Pendekatan Outdoor Learning terhadap Pemahaman Konsep Siswa pada Materi Bagian Tubuh Tumbuhan
Authors: Mulyaningsih Iis Nuraida , Sujana Atep , Nugraha Rana Gustian
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh dari sebuah perlakuan dalam pembelajaran yakni Outdoor Learning terhadap pemahaman konsep siswa pada materi bagian tubuh tumbuhan dan juga untuk melihat bagaimana implementasi outdoor learning terhadap pemahaman konsep siswa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah pre-eksperimen desain One Group Pretest Posttest Design kepada 30 siswa disalah satu SD Negeri di Sumedang, dimana pretest dikerjakan siswa sebelum diberikan perlakuan kemudian siswa mengerjakan posttest setelah diberikan perlakuan. Teknik Analisis data yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif kuantitatif yakni uji normalitas data, dan Uji Beda. Hasil dari pengolahan data ini mendapatkan perbedaan yang siginifikan ketika data yang dihasilkan oleh Uji Normalitas berdistribusi normal yang selanjutnya dilakukan uji beda yaitu uji paired sample t-test dikarenakan data yang dihasilkan normal kemudian memperoleh nilai 0,000 yang signifikan < 0,05 maka hipotesis diterima. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan terdapat perbedaan pemahaman konsep siswa sebelum dan sesudah diberikan pendekatan Outdoor Learning pada materi bagian tubuh tumbuhan.
Penerapan Metode Penemuan Terbimbing untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep dan Pemecahan Masalah
Authors: Asrul Karim  , Faridah Eva , Surya Edi , Bukit Nurdin , Idawati Idawati
Published: July 2024

Pentingnya pemahaman konsep dan kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa dalam pembelajaran matematika sehingga mampu melahirkan siswa yang berpikir kritis, kreatif, produktif, belajar mandiri, bertanggungjawab, bisa bekerjasama, mencari dan memanfaatkan informasi, serta siap menghadapi perubahan. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan adalah dengan menerapkan metode penemuan terbimbing. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen. Desain yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah disain Pretest-Posttes Control Group Design. Data dalam penelitian ini dikumpulkan menggunakan teknik sebagai berikut: (1) data yang berkaitan dengan pemahaman konsep siswa dikumpulkan dengan melalui tes (pretes dan postes); (2) data yang berkaitan dengan sikap siswa dalam belajar matematika sebagai akibat pembelajaran metode penemuan dikumpulkan melalui angket skala sikap dan lembar observasi. Teknik analisis data statistik yang digunakan yaitu statistik deskriptif dan statistik inferensial. Statistik inferensial digunakan untuk menguji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman konsep dan pemecahan masalah siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran matematika dengan metode penemuan terbimbing lebih baik. Siswa yang belajar dengan metode penemuan terbimbing menunjukkan sikap positif terhadap pembelajaran matematika. Berdasarkan temuan penelitian, maka pembelajaran matematika dengan metode penemuan terbimbing dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu metode pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan kemampuan pemecahan masalah siswa.
Selbstlernendes Bildverarbeitungssystem zur Ermittlung von Qualitätskennzahlen bei der additiven Materialextrusion
Authors: Oleff Alexander
Published: July 2024

Die fortschreitende Industrialisierung der additiven Fertigung im Bereich der Materialextrusion erfordert Werkzeuge zur Erfassung von Zustandsdaten sowie zur formalisierten Bewertung von Prozessqualitäten. Jedoch sind aktuelle Ansätze zur Prozessüberwachung im Hinblick auf die erforderliche Flexibilität und die Fähigkeiten zur Interpretation von Prozessdaten nicht aus-reichend. Daher wird in der vorliegenden Arbeit untersucht, inwieweit auf der Basis von selbst-lernenden Bildverarbeitungsverfahren zur schichtweisen Anomalieerkennung sowie einer Aus-wertung der digitalen Bauteilinformationen Qualitätskennzahlen für die Materialextrusion abgeleitet werden können. Hierzu werden die optischen Eigenschaften von Schichtoberflächen analysiert und darauf auf-bauend ein Bildverarbeitungssystem entwickelt. Um digitale Bauteilinformationen in die Bild-verarbeitung einzubeziehen, wird das NC-Programm zur Anlagensteuerung ausgewertet. Des Weiteren werden verschiedene Schichtbereiche in Segmentierungsschritten erkannt, kenn-zeichnende Merkmalsvektoren für Schichtoberflächen abgeleitet und unüberwachte maschi-nelle Lernverfahren zur Detektion von Unvollkommenheiten eingesetzt. Darauf aufbauend werden Qualitätskennzahlen für die Fläche und die Anzahl von Schichtunvollkommenheiten ermittelt. Die Evaluation des Bildverarbeitungssystems anhand eines praxisnahen Daten-satzes zeigt, dass Beleuchtungseinflüsse signifikant sind und zum Teil in einem Modell abge-bildet werden können. Zudem werden in der Fertigungspraxis auftretende Unsicherheiten von digitalen Bauteilinformationen quantifiziert. Anhand einer empirischen Feldstudie wird darüber hinaus ein Vorschlag für Güteklassen abgeleitet.
Erweiterung von Verschleißmodellen für moderne Warmumformprozesse
Authors: Müller Felix
Published: July 2024

Besonders bei Warmumformprozessen, die zur Herstellung hochbelastbarer Bauteile dienen, stellt der Werkzeugverschleiß eine große Herausforderung dar. In dieser Arbeit werden dazu Ansätze zur Verbesserung von Verschleißmodellen vorgestellt. Beim Tailored Tempering ist der Wärmeübergang zwischen Werkzeug und Werkstück wesentlich, da er für die Abschätzung von Anlasseffekten von Bedeutung ist. Für das Gesenkschmieden wurde eine Methode entwickelt, um Härteveränderungen neben einer thermischen Belastung auch unter zusätzlicher mechanischer Spannungsüberlagerung zu untersuchen. Durch eine Implementierung dieser Ergebnisse in eine kommerzielle FE-Software wird im Rahmen von industrienahen Validierungsversuchen eine hohe Prognosegenauigkeit der Werkzeughärte erreicht. Bei der Verschleißprognose wird jedoch der Einfluss von Prozessschwankungen deutlich. Zu deren Berücksichtigung wird ein statistikbasierter Ansatz vorgestellt, der es erlaubt, durch Einbeziehung von Prozessdaten höherwertigere Prognosegenauigkeiten zu erzielen.
The Archaeology of Twentieth-Century Drug Paraphernalia at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Authors: Mant Madeleine , Virratvuori Akseli , Whitridge Peter , Burchell Meghan
Published: July 2024

The use of cannabis, narcotics, and other intoxicants is widespread within North American prisons, where do-it-yourself instruments are fashioned, used, traded, discarded, and/or confiscated. This cycle contributes to the long-term record of material culture and provides an opportunity to study innovations employed by incarcerated persons. An assemblage of improvised devices for consuming illicit drugs (pipes, syringe, and decoys) from Her Majesty’s Penitentiary (HMP) in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, provides an opportunity to explore the culture of twentieth-century drug consumption at an exceptionally long-lived penal institution. The collection of drug paraphernalia dates between 1971 and 1983 and represents a palimpsest of curated items confiscated by correctional officers. By drawing upon actor-network theory and a folkloric approach to the material assemblage, we situate this local assemblage within the larger carceral context wherein individuals “make do.” These objects speak to longstanding and widely shared technological traditions, an accomplished do-it-yourself ethic amongst those incarcerated, and the complex entanglement of criminality, carceral practices, and drug use.
Survey Déjà Vu: Lessons Learned from the Archaeological Re-mapping of a Métis Overwintering Settlement
Authors: Mallet Gauthier Solène , Wadsworth William T. D.
Published: July 2024

Although the advantages of archaeological remote sensing have long been known, the techniques have still not been fully incorporated into standard archaeological practice. Drawing upon the example of an archaeological remote sensing survey conducted in April 2022 and subsequent excavation in July 2022 at the Chimney Coulee site (DjOe-6) in Saskatchewan, we demonstrate the value of the integration of remote sensing methods early and throughout an entire project. Over the span of five days, we were able to use drone-based light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and orthoimagery, ground-penetrating radar (GPR), and magnetic gradiometry alongside more traditional archaeological survey methods to survey the site and locate two probable late nineteenth-century Métis cabins. The use of remote sensing techniques allowed for the efficient identification of future excavation areas and comparisons to previous mapping work and generated new questions about the site. This paper provides a methodological example of non-invasive archaeological survey for non-specialists and demonstrates how students and early career researchers can play an important role in the advancement of Canadian archaeology by experimenting with new ways of conducting archaeological survey and mapping.
Ecological and agrochemical assessment of the sustainability of gray forest soil its fertility for growing crops is also adversely affected
Authors: Ushakov Roman ,   Ryazan state agrotechnological University, Vinogradov Dmitry , Makarova Marina , Ruchkina Anastasia , Pominchuk Yulia , Gogmachadze Guladi , Lebedev Ivan ,   Ryazan state agrotechnological University,   Ryazan State Agrotechnological University named after P.A. Kostychev,,   Ryazan State Agrotechnological University named after P. A. Kostychev,   Ryazan State Medical University named after Academician I.P. Pavlov,   Electronic science-productive magazine "AgroEcoInfo",   Ryazan State Agrotechnological University named after P. A. Kostychev
Published: July 2024

The article presents research based on long-term field stationary experiments conducted at the agrotechnological experimental station of the UNIC "Agrotechnopark" to study the complex cultivation of gray forest soil of heavy loamy soil. The most favorable phosphate regime is soil with relatively high buffer properties, due not to the absorption of phosphorus by the solid phase, but its desorption. It was found that if the total acidification buffering capacity for pH intervals lies in the range of 9-11 mM–eq/100 g, then an average level of soil stability is achieved. In this case, the absorbed bases should be at least 20 mg-eq/100 g. It is not recommended to reduce the acidification buffering capacity to values less than 9 mM-eq/100 g. In long–term experiments with potash fertilizers, reliable increases in crop yields were established, which varied depending on the type of fertilizer and rotation in the range of 1.8 - 6.5 c/ha of grain units. On average, over 8 rotations, the increase was 5.0 c/ha of grain units. In the variant without fertilizers, the crop rotation productivity was about 24 c/ha of grain units. Keywords: GRAY FOREST SOIL, BUFFERING, NON-CHERNOZEM ZONE, PRODUCTIVITY, ORGANIC FERTILIZER, FERTILITY
AUTODETERMINAÇÃO NO DIREITO INTERNACIONAL CONTEMPORÂNEO
Authors: Moraes Isabela de Oliveira
Published: July 2024

Este artigo examina a autodeterminação dos povos e os desafios associados à secessão no contexto do direito internacional contemporâneo. Explorando os princípios jurídicos fundamentais estabelecidos na Carta das Nações Unidas e na Declaração Universal dos Direitos Humanos, o texto aborda a evolução histórica e as bases normativas desse conceito. Destaca-se a complexidade da aplicação prática da autodeterminação, especialmente em relação aos movimentos de secessão, que podem representar uma tensão entre o direito à autonomia de um grupo e a integridade territorial dos Estados existentes. Por meio de exemplos históricos, como a independência dos países bálticos e a dissolução da Iugoslávia, são exploradas as dinâmicas que influenciam o sucesso ou fracasso dos movimentos de autodeterminação. A análise desses casos oferece insights sobre os fatores políticos, econômicos e sociais que moldam esses processos. Os desafios contemporâneos, como a globalização e as questões de identidade nacional, apresentam novas complexidades para a autodeterminação dos povos. Um aspecto importante abordado é a secessão remedial, que justifica a separação como resposta a graves violações de direitos humanos. Embora essa abordagem levante questões éticas e jurídicas, ela adiciona uma perspectiva crucial ao debate sobre autodeterminação. No entanto, a aplicação desse princípio é contestada e levanta preocupações sobre soberania e intervenção internacional. Por fim, o artigo destaca a importância de promover o diálogo inclusivo, a cooperação internacional e soluções pacíficas para conflitos relacionados à autodeterminação dos povos. Ao oferecer uma análise abrangente e informada dessas questões, pretende-se fornecer uma visão clara das complexidades e implicações desse tema crucial no contexto global contemporâneo.
Relationship between physical activity, stress levels, and sleep quality in adolescents
Authors: Ni Kadek Ayu Bintang Luwita Dewi  , Thanaya Sayu Aryantari Putri , Putra I Putu Yudi Pramana , Kinandana Gede Parta
Published: July 2024

Background: Quality sleep is important for recovery, but adolescents often experience sleep disturbances during puberty. Low physical activity, such as playing online games, and stress from many tasks can reduce their sleep quality. This study aimed to determine whether there is a relationship between physical activity level and stress on sleep quality in adolescents.
Methods: This research used observational analytics method with a cross-sectional design. The study used apurposive sampling of 232 people in junior high schools in Denpasar. The inclusion criteria were teenagers aged 16-17, while the exclusion criteria were respondents who smoked, drank alcoholic beverages, and took sleeping pills. Data were collected by measuring physical activity levels using the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), stress using the depression anxiety and stress scale (DASS-21), and sleep quality using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI).
Results: Based on the results of the non-parametric analysis of Spearman Rho, it showed that there was a relationship between physical activity and sleep quality with a significance value of p = 0.001 (p <0.05) correlation coefficient (r = 0.464). There was a relationship between stress and sleep quality with a value of p = 0.001 (p <0.05) correlation coefficient (r = 0.671).
Conclusion: Based on the results, it could be concluded that there was a relationship between physical activity level and sleep quality in adolescents. There was also a relationship between stress and sleep quality in adolescents.
Economic and energy efficiency of resource-saving technology for switchgrass cultivation
Authors: Kalinichenko Oleksandr , Kulyk Maksym , Lesiuk Vladyslav
Published: July 2024

Purpose. The study aimed to compare the efficiency of the resource-saving technology with the conventional technology for switchgrass cultivation using the developed methodology for assessing the economic and energy efficiency.
Methodology / approach. The study used general and special methods, including the methodology of scientific research in agronomy, laboratory determination of dry matter content in biomass, quantitative-weight analysis to establish crop yield, and the authors’ improved methodology for assessing economic and energy efficiency. The research results were statistically processed using variance and comparative analysis.
Results. The results of the research on the use of resource-saving cultivation technology in comparison with conventional technology show an increase in switchgrass biomass yield from 14.6 to 15.7 t/ha, an increase in economic efficiency with profitability growth from 73.8 to 79.0 %, and an increase in energy efficiency with a growth of the energy efficiency coefficient by 0.7 – from 4 to 4.7 (average level of energy efficiency) when applying a specific complex of agrotechnical measures. When using resource-saving technology, the average full cost of cultivating switchgrass for six years is 8305.6 UAH/ha, compared to 7952.8 UAH/ha with conventional technology. However, resource-saving technology generates an average sales revenue of 14867.5 UAH/t, which is 1045 UAH/t more than conventional technology (13822.5 UAH/t).
Originality / scientific novelty. For the first time, a field experiment was conducted to compare switchgrass cultivation using resource-saving and conventional technologies. The authors have developed a methodology to assess the economic and energy efficiency of cultivating switchgrass. The results indicate that the efficiency of switchgrass biomass production is influenced by improved cultivation technology. The authors have developed a three-dimensional econometric model that demonstrates how the profitability level depends on the chosen switchgrass cultivation technology.
Practical value / implications. The research results have practical significance as they have led to the development of a methodology and evaluate the economic and energy efficiency of switchgrass cultivation. These results will be useful for agrarian enterprises to save resources.
Екологічні виклики фармацевтичної галузі
Authors: Moroz Svitlana , Lebedyn Alla
Published: July 2024

Мета. Стаття розглядає екологічні проблеми, пов’язані з фармацевтичною галуззю, зокрема забруднення навколишнього середовища хімічними речовинами, викликане великим обсягом лікарських засобів та їх відходів. Також метою цієї праці було вивчення ставлення та поведінки громадян України щодо використання та утилізації фармацевтичних засобів та їхньої готовності підтримати ініціативу створення спеціальних пунктів збору залишків невикористаних лікарських засобів.
Результати. Автори аналізують причини та наслідки забруднення навколишнього середовища лікарськими засобами, розглядають підходи до мінімізації такого забруднення, управління відходами та створення більш екологічної аптечної спільноти. Результати опитування показали певні позитивні зміни у свідомості громадян стосовно проблеми забруднення відходів від фармацевтичних засобів і готовності вживати заходи для мінімізації цього впливу. За період з 2018 р. до 2024 р. збільшилася обізнаність населення щодо цієї проблеми, зокрема, зросла кількість осіб, які віддавали перевагу правильній утилізації лікарських засобів і підтримували створення спеціальних пунктів збору відходів.
Наукова новизна. У роботі проаналізовано важливі аспекти забруднення навколишнього середовища лікарськими засобами, враховуючи вплив на екосистеми та здоров’я людей; запропоновано стратегії розв’язання цієї проблеми, зокрема шляхи впровадження зелених практик у фармацевтичну діяльність. Проаналізовано увесь ланцюг життєвого циклу лікарських засобів від їх створення до утилізації в контексті забруднення навколишнього середовища, яким супроводжується кожен етап руху фармацевтичних препаратів. Уперше проаналізовано динаміку свідомості та ставлення громадян України до проблеми забруднення відходів від фармацевтичних засобів протягом певного періоду, а також виявлено чинники, які впливають на це ставлення.
Практична цінність. Дослідження має важливе значення для фармацевтичної галузі, громадських організацій і владних структур, які зацікавлені в збереженні навколишнього середовища та здоров’ї населення, пропонуючи конкретні заходи для мінімізації негативного впливу фармацевтичних відходів на природне середовище. Результати дослідження можуть бути використані для розробки та впровадження ефективних програм утилізації фармацевтичних відходів і підвищення обізнаності населення про цю проблему. Також вони можуть служити основою для формулювання екологічної політики та прийняття рішень із метою збереження довкілля.
Інформаційно-цифрові технології забезпечення автоматизації транспортно-логістичних процесів обслуговування торгових точок
Authors: Sumets Oleksandr
Published: July 2024

Мета. Основною метою представленого дослідження є обґрунтування можливостей удосконалення автоматизації транспортно-логістичних процесів обслуговування торгових точок за рахунок використання сучасних інформаційно-цифрових технологій.
Результати. На основі аналізу наукових джерел і наявних практично-методичних матеріалів за тематикою дослідження обґрунтовано важливість автоматизації управління транспортом підприємств при обслуговуванні торгових точок із реалізації виробленої продукції. Вказано на значущість застосування сучасних інформаційно-цифрових технологій забезпечення автоматизації транспортно-логістичних процесів обслуговування торгових точок. При обґрунтуванні необхідності створення на виробничих підприємствах матеріальної сфери автоматизованої системи управління транспортом окреслено найважливіші її завдання. Представлено аналогову модель загального управління виробничим підприємством, вказано на її основні функціональні контури та модулі, формалізовано їх зв’язки. На основі результатів дослідження запропоновано рекомендації щодо удосконалення контуру оперативного управління за рахунок упровадження системи управління транспортом (Transport Management System). Описано можливості й переваги Transport Management System стосовно адміністрування заявок, контролю їх виконання та управління автотранспортом підприємства. Визначено найбільш поширене в європейських країнах і в Україні програмне забезпечення для автоматизації управління транспортом підприємств, що надають транспортні послуги населенню; описано їх призначення та функціональні можливості.
Наукова новизна. Розвинуто розуміння важливості створення на підприємствах матеріальної сфери автоматизованої системи управління транспортом, що задіяний для обслуговування точок збуту виробленої продукції. Систематизовано інформацію щодо сучасного програмного забезпечення автоматизації транспортно-логістичних процесів із задіянням автомобільного транспорту.
Практична цінність. Розроблено практичні рекомендації щодо удосконалення управління транспортом підприємств матеріальної сфери при обслуговуванні торгових точок із реалізації продукції. Запропоновано критерії для вибору оптимального програмного забезпечення автоматизації транспортно-логістичних процесів обслуговування торгових точок. Результати цього дослідження можуть бути корисними керівництву підприємств виробничої сфери та в подальшому використані як прикладний інструментарій для впровадження систем автоматизації транспортно-логістичних процесів обслуговування торгових точок.
Evidence of a dual African and Australian biomass burning influence on the vertical distribution of aerosol and carbon monoxide over the southwest Indian Ocean basin in early 2020
Authors: Bègue Nelson , Baron Alexandre , Krysztofiak Gisèle , Berthet Gwenaël , Kloss Corinna , Jégou Fabrice , Khaykin Sergey , Ranaivombola Marion , Millet Tristan , Portafaix Thierry , Duflot Valentin , Keckhut Philippe , Vérèmes Hélène , Payen Guillaume , Sha Mahesh Kumar , Coheur Pierre-François , Clerbaux Cathy , Sicard Michaël , Sakai Tetsu , Querel Richard , Liley Ben , Smale Dan , Morino Isamu , Uchino Osamu , Nagai Tomohiro , Smale Penny , Robinson John , Bencherif Hassan
Published: July 2024

Abstract. During the 2020 austral summer, the pristine atmosphere of the southwest Indian Ocean (SWIO) basin experienced significant perturbations. This study examines the variability of aerosols and carbon monoxide (CO) over this remote oceanic region and investigates the underlying processes in the upper troposphere–lower stratosphere (UT-LS). Aerosol profiles in January and February 2020 revealed a multi-layer structure in the tropical UT-LS. Numerical models – the FLEXible PARTicle dispersion model (FLEXPART) and the Modèle Isentropique de transport Mésoéchelle de l'Ozone Stratosphérique par Advection (MIMOSA) – indicated that the lower-stratospheric aerosol content was influenced by the intense and persistent stratospheric aerosol layer generated during the 2019–2020 extreme Australian bushfire events. A portion of this layer was transported eastward by prevailing easterly winds, leading to increased aerosol extinction profiles over Réunion on 27 and 28 January. Analysis of advected potential vorticity revealed isentropic transport of air masses containing Australian biomass burning aerosols from extratropical latitudes to Réunion at the 400 K isentropic level on 28 January. Interestingly, we found that biomass burning (BB) activity in eastern Africa, though weak during this season, significantly influenced (contributed up to 90 % of) the vertical distribution of CO and aerosols in the upper troposphere over the SWIO basin. Ground-based observations at Réunion confirmed the simultaneous presence of African and Australian aerosol layers. This study provides the first evidence of African BB emissions impacting the CO and aerosol distribution in the upper troposphere over the SWIO basin during the convective season.
Global application of a regional frequency analysis to extreme sea levels
Authors: Collings Thomas P. , Quinn Niall D. , Haigh Ivan D. , Green Joshua , Probyn Izzy , Wilkinson Hamish , Muis Sanne , Sweet William V. , Bates Paul D.
Published: July 2024

Abstract. Coastal regions face increasing threats from rising sea levels and extreme weather events, highlighting the urgent need for accurate assessments of coastal flood risk. This study presents a novel approach to estimating global extreme sea level (ESL) exceedance probabilities using a regional frequency analysis (RFA) approach. The research combines observed and modelled hindcast data to produce a high-resolution (∼1 km) dataset of ESL exceedance probabilities, including wave setup, along the entire global coastline (excluding Antarctica). The methodology presented in this paper is an extension of the regional framework of Sweet et al. (2022), with innovations introduced to incorporate wave setup and apply the method globally. Water level records from tide gauges and a global reanalysis of tide and surge levels are integrated with a global ocean wave reanalysis. Subsequently, these data are regionalised, normalised, and aggregated and then fit with a generalised Pareto distribution. The regional distributions are downscaled to the local scale using the tidal range at every location along the global coastline obtained from a global tide model. The results show 8 cm of positive bias at the 1-in-10-year return level when compared to individual tide gauges. The RFA approach offers several advantages over traditional methods, particularly in regions with limited observational data. It overcomes the challenge of short and incomplete observational records by substituting long historical records with a collection of shorter but spatially distributed records. These spatially distributed data not only retain the volume of information but also address the issue of sparse tide gauge coverage in less populated areas and developing nations. The RFA process is illustrated using Cyclone Yasi (2011) as a case study, demonstrating how the approach can improve the characterisation of ESLs in regions prone to tropical cyclone activity. In conclusion, this study provides a valuable resource for quantifying the global coastal flood risk, offering an innovative global methodology that can contribute to preparing for – and mitigating against – coastal flooding.
Dampak Ganda Persepsi Karyawan dan Kemandirian terhadap Hasil Kinerja
Authors: Hikmawatty Sitti , Kurniawan Nur Hasan , Budiman Dana , Mintawati Hesri , Koesmawan
Published: July 2024

Quality feedback is essential for performance reviews to positively influence employees' behavior. This study explores two novel relationships between staff members' perceptions and employee performance. An analysis of personnel indicators suggests that the connections between performance evaluations of various forms of self-employment and personal development are mediated by employees' fundamental motivations and significantly influenced by their independence. This finding underscores the critical role of self-reliance in the relationship between overall performance and perceived performance improvements. It is crucial to highlight the implications of employee engagement in conjunction with independence and freedom. Incorporating employees with a high degree of independence into comprehensive performance reviews may enhance their confidence. The study concludes that while communication improves for employees whose independence is at risk, it deteriorates for those who are committed to maintaining their independence. The primary goal of this research is to compare two different models that link employee perceptions to performance outcomes. The relationship between perceived performance evaluations and actual performance is determined by employees' fundamental motives and is strongly supported by their independence. The most significant finding is how self-regulation measures the association between perceived enhanced performance ratings and actual performance. Consequently, the implications for fostering employee participation, independence, and freedom should be emphasized. This may encourage the use of performance appraisals that involve employees with high levels of independence. The study also summarizes that while relationships are positive for employees with lower independence, they are negative for those with strong autonomy.
Digital Platform Work in Australia: Findings from a 2023 national survey
Authors: Williams Penny , Stewart Andrew John , McDonald Paula , Mayes Robyn , Obst Trish , Kennon Catherine , Feldman Alicia , Tran Phuong Anh
Published: July 2024

Digital platforms such as Airtasker, Uber or Freelancer can connect workers with individuals or businesses looking to obtain services of various kinds on-demand. There has been much debate about ‘gig work’ of this kind, but little data on its prevalence in Australia. This report presents the findings from a national survey commissioned by the Victorian Government to address that gap. The survey, which elicited more than 14,000 usable responses, explored the prevalence and characteristics of digital platform work in Australia to gain insight into the experiences of those participating in such work, and understand the extent to which they combine digital platform work with other forms of paid work. The main findings are summarised in this report.
The Effect of Strength and Balance Training on Kinesiophobia, Ankle Instability, Function, and Performance in Elite Adolescent Soccer Players with Functional Ankle Instability: A Prospective Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Park Han Soo , Oh Jae Keun , Kim Jun Young , Yoon Jin Ho
Published: July 2024

We aimed to implement strength and balance training for elite adolescent male soccer players with functional ankle instability (FAI) to assess kinesiophobia, ankle instability, ankle function, and performance. This cluster randomized controlled trial comprised 51 elite adolescent male soccer players with FAI recruited from six different teams, divided into strength, balance, and control groups (SG, n = 17; BG, n = 17; and CG, n = 17, respectively). The SG and BG underwent strength and balance training sessions three times per week for 6 weeks. Primary outcomes were the Tampa scale for kinesiophobia-17 (TSK) and Cumberland ankle instability tool (CAIT) scores to assess kinesiophobia and FAI, respectively. Secondary outcomes were ankle strength (four directions), dynamic balance, static balance (ellipse, displacement, velocity), and performance (figure 8 and side-hop tests). A significant interaction effect was observed for both TSK and CAIT post-intervention (both, P < 0.01). In post hoc analyses, the BG had significantly better outcomes in reducing TSK. The SG and BG showed greater improvements in CAIT scores. Regression analysis indicated that CAIT severity correlated significantly with TSK (P = 0.039, R = 0.289). For secondary outcomes, the SG and BG were superior in terms of ankle dorsiflexion/inversion strength, static balance displacement, and figure-8 and side-hop tests (all, P < 0.05). The BG showed significantly better static balance ellipse results (P < 0.05). The 6-week intervention significantly enhanced kinesiophobia management, ankle stability, and performance. Balance training effectively mitigated kinesiophobia and improved balance, compared with strength training alone. Even small variations in CAIT severity can influence kinesiophobia, highlighting the potential benefits of balance training. Integrating balance training into training programs can address both physical and psychological aspects of ankle instability. Research is recommended to explore the longitudinal effects of these interventions and their potential to prevent injury recurrence.
Comparison of the Results of the Edas and Vikor Methods in the Decision Support System for KIP Scholarship Recipients at Malikussaleh University
Authors: Alwy Lubis Khairul Muzakkir , Bustami Bustami , Fitri Zahratul
Published: July 2024

Many high school graduates do not go on to higher education due to the high cost of education. To address this issue, the government, educational institutions and related parties can work together to find solutions to reduce financial barriers and increase access to higher education. In finding prospective students who are eligible to receive scholarships, the government must be fair and precise in making decisions regarding KIP scholarship recipients. This research uses EDAS and VIKOR methods in the selection of prospective KIP scholarship recipients at Malikussaleh University. This study uses historical data of previous KIP scholarship recipients as test data, where there are 6 criteria used, namely parent status, parent income, number of parent dependents, parent employment, parent home ownership, and parent home area. The application of the EDAS method resulted in Fauzi (230510004) as the first rank with an AS value of 0.850; then Hernita Ceria (230180023) as the second rank with an AS value of 0.791; and Ipadayan (230340033) as the third rank with an AS value of 0.789. In the application of the VIKOR method results, Halimah Murni (230210176) as the first rank with a Q value of 0.000; then Nauval Alzabar (230110077) as the second rank with a Q value of 0.015; and Muhammad Bukhari (230110040) as the third rank with a Q value of 0.024. 4. The results of this study state that the EDAS and VIKOR methods are methods that have different types. The EDAS method ranks alternatives based on their distance from the average solution, resulting in a ranking of alternatives based on how close they are to the optimal solution. While the VIKOR method ranks alternatives and provides the best compromise solution that best matches the applied criteria.
Kant, jesuitas y catolicismo -una perspectiva histórica
Authors: Durán Casas Vicente
Published: July 2024

En términos generales puede decirse que la filosofía de Kant ha sido considerada como un sistema de pensamiento contrario al pensamiento filosófico y teológico del catolicismo. Pero eso tiene una historia más compleja que muchos desconocen: en Alemania hubo un grupo de pensadores católicos que incluso en vida Kant interpretaron positivamente las ideas del prusiano y creyeron poderlas integrar en la teología católica. Pero poco después de la muerte de Kant en Roma hubo un proceso poco académico y transparente para excluir la posibilidad de un diálogo fecundo entre Kant y el pensamiento católico, y como consecuencia de eso se incluyó la Crítica de la razón pura en el Index Librorum Prohibitorum y se impidió así que ese diálogo inicial continuara. Sin embargo, en el siglo XX hubo destacados pensadores católicos, filósofos y teólogos, que de hecho asumieron los métodos y conclusiones de la filosofía trascendental de Kant y con ello abrieron la teología católica a un diálogo muy fecundo con las ideas centrales de la filosofía crítica de Kant.  En el texto Kant, jesuitas y catolicismo -una perspectiva histórica- cuento brevemente la historia de una relación compleja pero todavía fecunda.