bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Specificity of testing in economic models: typical errors and recommendations, overview of test design techniques
Authors: Trush Mariia , Koldov Vladyslav
Published: January 2025

Economic modeling relies on rigorous assessment and validation to forecast and understand economic scenarios accurately. This paper delves into methodologies for testing economic models, emphasizing risk analysis, forecast validation, and evaluating diverse economic factors’ impact. It underscores the importance of testing for precision in mirroring real economic processes and refining model quality. Seven principles of testing are elucidated: defect existence, incomplete testing, early testing, defect clustering, the pesticide paradox, contextual dependency, and the fallacy of error absence. ISTQB standards categorize testing into functional, non-functional, and changes-related testing. The paper provides a comprehensive classification scheme, identifies common testing errors, and offers recommendations to prevent them. Typical testing errors, like assuming all defects can be found or solely attributing product quality to the testing team, are addressed. Recommendations include goal-oriented testing, emphasis on negative testing, and involving end-users to prevent errors effectively. The significance of test design in structuring test scenarios and tracking requirement coverage efficiently is highlighted.
Analysis of the application of game theory methods in financial markets and opportunities for creating automatic exchange trading systems
Authors: Koliechkina Liudmyla , Vuzii Vitalii
Published: January 2025

This discussion delves into the application of game theory principles, particularly Nash equilibrium, in the design of automated systems within financial markets. It explores various instances, including oligopolistic competition using the Cournot model, the impact of cooperation and competition among companies, and the dynamics of financial markets influenced by investor behaviors. Additionally, the narrative unfolds the integration of game theory in analyzing investment decisions, risk management, and the development of automated trading systems, such as High-Frequency Trading (HFT) algorithms. The concept of Nash equilibrium is further extended to portfolio management systems, illustrating how automated systems optimize asset allocation based on strategic interactions. The discussion highlights the adaptability of these systems to changing market conditions and the continuous assessment of risks and potential returns. The development of automated trading systems, based on the principles of game theory, facilitates the construction of systems that adapt to changes in the market environment, quickly react to changes and make accurate decisions based on a thorough analysis of data and actions of market participants.
Occupation du sol en Aquitaine romaine - L’exemple landais (département des Landes)
Authors: Cabes Sébastien , Vignaud Didier
Published: January 2025

La recerca arqueològica al departament de les Landes (40) ha experimentat un nou impuls des de principis dels anys 2000 (treball del CRAL, CRESS, PCR, treball universitari). El paradigma del "desert" està àmpliament qüestionat avui dia. L'ocupació del terreny en l'època romana va ser certament escassa, però sembla que progressivament s'està configurant una organització original encara que és massa aviat per esbossar una tipologia dels jaciments. Apareix una oposició molt clara entre el sud de l'Adour, emmarcat en part per pobles (Aquae, Atura) i villae, i el nord del departament que compta amb poques estacions costaneres però sobretot llocs més precaris (habitatges, tallers de fabricació, productes alquitranats, producció de ferro, etc.).
Which Uncertainty Measure is Most Informative? A Time-varying Connectedness Perspective
Authors: Szafranek Karol , Rubaszek Michał , Uddin Gazi Salah
Published: January 2025

We investigate the relationship between the three most popular uncertainty measures with the means of the state-of-the-art connectedness frameworks applied to the time-varying parameters vector autoregression model with stochastic volatility. We find marked increases in uncertainty connectedness during major economic turmoil and hostile events. VIX turns out to be the most forward-looking uncertainty measure that persistentlytransmits shocks to the remaining uncertainty proxies at lower frequencies. In turn, GPR, approximating specific information related to geopolitical risk, transmits shocks to other measures at short-term frequencies, while the EPU index is largely replicating unanticipated movements in the VIX or GPR. We also present implications of these findings for economic modelling.
The Impact of Paediatric Perioperative Fasting on Intraoperative Parameters and Postoperative Period Quality
Authors:   Instituto de Ciencias Biomedicas Abel Salazar – Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal, Goncalves Ana Rita , Pestana Ines , Duarte Sonia , Pina Pedro , Machado Humberto ,   Instituto de Ciencias Biomedicas Abel Salazar – Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal, Brandao Maria Ines ,   Centro Hospitalar Universitario de Santo Antonio, Unidade Local de Saude de Santo Antonio, Clinica de Anestesiologia Medicina Intensiva Emergencia e Urgencia, Servico de Anestesiologia, Porto, Portugal
Published: January 2025

Introduction: In 2022, European guidelines updated fasting recommendations to a 1-3-6-hour rule to reduce fasting durations
in pediatric patients submitted to anaesthesia.
Aim: Our main goal was to confirm the duration of pediatric preoperative fasting, evaluating its impact on perioperative variables.
Methods: Prospective, observational single-centre study, including all consecutive pediatric patients scheduled for elective
surgeries during two months. Data were collected perioperatively and follow up was made until 24h postoperative. The impact
of fasting duration was evaluated specifically in glycemia, heart rate and blood pressure.
Results: One hundred and ninety sixt children were included. Median fasting periods for clear fluids and solids were 9,48 and
11,08 hours, respectively. The median time for fluid reintroduction after surgery was 2,00 hours, whereas for solids was 2,60
hours. Median duration of fasting and reintroduction of oral intake was significantly longer in patients submitted to surgery in the
morning (p<0.001). Systolic blood pressure variation at the beginning of anesthesia was negatively correlated with fasting times
for solids (p=0,043). Systolic blood pressure at the beginning of anesthesia was statistically lower in the morning (p=0,009).
Glycemia had no significant relationship with fasting times and it was significantly higher in the morning (p=0,001). Both
systolic and mean blood pressure variations were significantly lower in patients who fasted for solids for more than 10 hours
(p=0,009 and p=0,004, respectively).
Conclusions: Fasting times for paediatric patients submitted to surgical procedures at our hospital largely surpass currently
endorsed timings. Solid fasting duration appears to have significant impact on systolic and mean blood pressure, with longer
fasting durations being related to the occurrence of hypotension
Economic Growth of Air Passenger Market and Traffic Sensitivity in India: Vision 2030
Authors:   Professor & PhD Research Guide, Dept. of Education, University of Technology, Rajasthan, India, Thangavel V.
Published: January 2025

India's civil aviation business is one of the fastest growing in the world, and airlines are developing their networks and fleets
to keep up with the growing demand. According to the Indian domestic airlines now have 157 aerodromes, heliports, and airports in India, by the end of 2025 there will likely be 200 airports in operation. There will be 300 million domestic passengers
by 2030, and 200 new airports will be built over the next 20 to 25 years. The Civil Aviation Secretary said air trips per capita
per annum for India is 0.13. By 2030, it is anticipated that 300 million people will travel domestically by plane in India. The
estimated investment in airport development is USD 11 billion [1]. The Minister of Civil Aviation emphasized the possibility at
the domestic level to create a supply chain for sustainable aviation fuel. India's aviation industry is expanding quickly, and in
the next 20 to 25 years, 200 new airports are expected to be built. This article deals with the growth and market sensitivity of
domestic air passenger growth in 2030. Over the past ten years, the Indian aviation industry has grown significantly, becoming
the third-largest domestic aviation market in the world after being a luxury for the affluent in the early 2000s. South Asia accounted for approximately 69% of all airline traffic through domestic flights in fiscal year 2022–2023, when domestic air traffic
reached nearly 97% of pre-COVID levels. India has the fastest-growing air passenger market in the world, with a population of
almost 1.4 billion. This is primarily because of the country's developing infrastructure, which is expected to increase passenger
numbers from 158 million in 2017 to an estimated 572 million by 2037, mostly because of the country's growing middle class.
The growing importance of India in the global passenger business is examined in this article.
We are in the Driver's Seat - A Magic Carpet Ride
Authors:   Technische Universität Berlin, Produktionstechnisches Zentrum, Global Production Engineering GPE, Glitscher Wolfgang
Published: January 2025

Humanity facing the challenge of shaping a transformation process for sustainable development. Decarbonization and the
circularity of production processes are key concerns for project management. To manage these challenges a paradigm shift
is necessary. Project managers should see themselves as designers of the future. To this end, the separation between strategic
and operational management must be closed. The current first story of take-make-waste, supplemented by a second story for
a green wonderland, continues to be based on an ideology of controllability and will not be able to solve the issues. What
is needed is a global understanding of responsibility for strategic and operational management. A practical methodological
approach to reach this objective has been presented and discussed over the past three years. Further studies and experiences
are now available. These have led to the further development of the methodological approach and describe the cooperation
between strategic decisions and the operational implementation of projects. Aim is to enable transformation process for the
decarbonization of production processes and circular economy. The prerequisite is an expansion of the area of responsibility
for strategic and operational management. This requires a third story far from the controllability ideologies, referred as
Next7G Management and derived from the UN Brundlandt Commission of 1987, which proposed the principle of anticipating
all actions to the extent that they are considered up to the seventh generation after them. This approach was further developed
for strategic planning and the resulting implementation by operational management and applied to the next seven product
generations. This will radically expand and change project managers' understanding of their role and competencies. They will
become the designers of the future sitting in the driver’s seat, who will have to think beyond the mere delivery of their project
results in closed structures and thus be involved in strategic decisions in a creative way. Only in this way can the paradigm
shift for sustainable global development be realized.
Surgical management of bilateral symblepharon accompanied by ankyloblepharon in a cat
Authors: Işık Şimşek Cemre , Ergin İrem , Şenel Oytun Okan
Published: January 2025

Feline herpesvirus infections, frequently observed in cats, lead to chronic conjunctival adhesions resulting in vision impairment in affected animals, following intense inflammatory responses occurring in the eye and periocular tissues. These adhesions are classified as symblepharon or ankyloblepharon according to the anatomical types. This case report describes the clinical evaluation of symblepharon and ankyloblepharon seen together in a kitten, along with the treatment approach. In the study, a 3-month-old male kitten, presented with bilateral eyelid deformations and extensive conjunctival adhesions on the cornea, was diagnosed with severe symblepharon and ankyloblepharon. Subsequently, surgical intervention was performed and the adhesions were carefully separated. During the surgery, it was observed that the conjunctiva did not adhere to the cornea and limbus area. In the animal that experienced a sole postoperative recurrence, growth and adhesion were observed exclusively in the palpebral conjunctivae, which were subsequently removed and supported with medical treatment. No recurrence was observed in the cat, which was followed for approximately 5 months.
Assessment of the relationship between body weight and body measurements among Morkaraman, Tushin and Awassi sheeps with different ages
Authors: Özentürk Uğur , Eltas Ömer , Demir Okan , Sayım Ali Alparslan
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to identify morphological predictors of body weight in Morkaraman, Tushin, and Awassi sheep across different age groups, providing valuable insights for effective livestock management and breeding programs. Data were collected from 260 Morkaraman, 109 Tushin, and 96 Awassi sheep, with body measurements including body length (BL), wither height (WH), chest girth (CG), chest width (CW), chest depth (CD), rump width (RW), rump height (RH), ear length (EL), head length (HL), forehead width (FW), cannon forelimb circumference (CFC), and cannon hindlimb circumference (CHC). Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to assess relationships between body weight and these morphological traits. A multiple linear regression model was developed using the backward stepwise elimination method to estimate body weight based on the collected measurements. The results revealed that the Morkaraman breed and the 3-year-old age group had the highest average body weights. Among the morphological traits, CG (r = 0.702), RH (r = 0.694), BL (r = 0.678), and WH (r = 0.677) exhibited the strongest correlations with body weight. The final regression model identified CG, RW, RH, and HL as the most significant predictors, collectively explaining approximately 78.3% of the variation in body weight. These findings underscore the importance of selecting specific morphological traits for accurate body weight estimation in sheep. The results of this study have significant implications for sheep farming, particularly in enhancing breeding, management, and selection strategies. By focusing on key morphological predictors, livestock producers can improve decision-making processes, optimize resource allocation, and promote the overall productivity and sustainability of sheep farming operations.
Determination of Staphylococcus aureus isolation, identification and antibiotic susceptibility in raw milk
Authors: Koçak Kızanlık Pelin , Duyuk Melih , Sahıner Cemil , Boyacıoğlu Murat
Published: January 2025

Staphylococcus aureus in raw milk poses a potential risk to public health due to its toxin-producing strains and high levels of antibiotic resistance. In this study, the presence of S. aureus in raw milk and the antibiotic resistance profiles of the isolated strains were examined. A total of 100 raw milk samples were analyzed, and S. aureus contamination was detected in 47 samples at various levels. The contamination levels ranged from 2.00 to 4.99 log cfu/ml and 45.9% of the contaminated samples were found to be in 3-4 log cfu/ml range. The minimum inhibitory concentration values for the antibiotics cefoxitin, methicillin, tetracycline, tylosin, florphenicol, neomycin, ciprofloxacin, lincomycin, and polymyxin B were determined using the broth microdilution method to examine the antibiotic resistance profiles of the isolated strains. It was determined that 13 (27.6%) of the S. aureus isolates were resistant to all the tested antibiotic groups. Additionally, all isolates were resistant to cefoxitin, methicillin, tylosin, and lincomycin, followed by resistance rates of 95.8% to florphenicol, 89.4% to neomycin, and 87.3% to polymyxin B. Furthermore, all isolates were observed to be multidrug-resistant (MDR). This study indicates that the contamination of raw milk with S. aureus and the antibiotic resistance profile pose a significant public health risk. The fact that all isolates were MDR limits treatment options and complicates infection control. These findings show that the need for stricter hygiene practices in milk production processes and careful management of antibiotic use.
Теоретико-методологічні основи управління для забезпечення сталого розвитку на регіональному рівні в умовах гібридних загроз та постконфліктної трансформації
Authors:   Східноукраїнський національний університет імені Володимира Даля, Клюс Ю.І. , Івченко Є.А. , Семененко І.М. , Дьяченко Ю.Ю. , Бузько І.Р. , Рамазанов С.К. , Галгаш Р.А. , Овчаренко Є.І. , Зеленко О.О. , Костирко Л.А. , Хандій О.О. , Моргачов І.В. , Соломатіна Т.В. , Рогозян Ю.С. , Тищенко В.В. , Кушал І.М. , Пчелинська Г.В. , Швець Н.В. , Чернодубова Е.В. , Бучнєв М.М. , Манухіна М.Ю. , Овєчкіна О.А. , Середа О.О. , Ахромкін А.О. , Заблодська Д.В. , Білоус Я.О. , Івченко Ю.А. , Іжболдіна А.В. , Богданов Р.І. , Гончаренко О.Г. , Фаталов В.В.
Published: January 2025

Об’єктом дослідження є процеси управління на регіональному рівні сталим регіональним розвитком та організаційно-економічне забезпечення управління, механізми формування інтелектуального капіталу для сталого розвитку регіону в умовах гібридних загроз та постконфліктної трансформації. Метою роботи є розробка наукового підґрунтя та удосконалення теоретико-методологічних основ управління для забезпечення сталого розвитку на територіях постконфліктної трансформації на основі формування комплексного організаційно-економічного забезпечення управління на регіональному рівні та розробки дієвих механізмів розвитку інтелектуального капіталу. Для досягнення поставленої мети в темі використано методи: структурно- функціональний при аналізі процесів постконфліктної трансформації в Україні; методи експертного аналізу при визначенні ролі територіальних громад у мобілізації ресурсів та соціально-економічному розвитку на територіях постконфліктної трансформації; структурно-логічний аналіз при формуванні організаційно-економічного забезпечення системи регіонального управління. Систематизовано теоретико-методологічні основи управління для забезпечення сталого розвитку на регіональному рівні в умовах гібридних загроз та постконфліктної трансформації; запропоновано методологію організаційно-економічного забезпечення та формування інтелектуального капіталу для сталого розвитку регіону; запропоновано пропозиції та практичні рекомендації з удосконалення системи регіонального управління в умовах постконфліктної трансформації на території Луганської області.
The safety assessment of the dietary supplement “Rheumacаre Ultra”: the optimizing of dietary conditions for the functioning of joints
Authors: Shchutska Tetyana , Khudaikulova Olga , Petrashenko Hanna , Kurdil Nataliia , Zavalna Victoria , Kozachko Iryna , Kostiuchenko Tetiana , Babakin Oleksandr , Yushchenko Olena
Published: January 2025

In Ukraine, among chronic diseases, pathology of the musculoskeletal system is one of the most frequent problems, and about 3.5 million people have problems with the musculoskeletal system and its various complications, which require
continuous therapy throughout life.
Aim. Generalization of the results of a comprehensive sanitary and hygienic assessment of the safety for consumers of a dietary supplement created to support the normal functioning of joints; data analysis of electronic publishers Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, other foreign and domestic sources of scientific information on the research topic.
Materials and Methods. The dietary supplement "Rheumacare Ultra" has been tested for the content of heavy metals and pesticides for compliance with the State Sanitary Rules and Regulations of Ukraine. The microbiological safety of the dietary supplement was controlled by the content of mesophilic aerobic and facultative anaerobic microorganisms. The method of ultra-high-performance high-speed mass spectrometric liquid chromatography with electron spray ionization (UPLC-MC/MC, Waters, USA) and the gas chromatography method were used to determine the content of pesticide residues; the content of lead, cadmium, mercury was determined by the atomic emission method (instrument ‒ atomic emission spectrometer "SHIMADSU ICPE ‒ 9820").
Results. Based on expert assessment of documentation, analysis of data sources of scientific information, results of sanitarychemical, radiological and sanitary-microbiological studies, it was established that dietary supplement "Rheumacare Ultra" ("Rheumacare Ultra") is safe for the health of consumers and can be used for purpose: to promote the normalization of metabolism, optimization of the chemical composition of the diet, creation of optimal dietary conditions to support the normal functioning of the musculoskeletal system, in particular ‒ joints; to purposefully affect the growth of the level of adaptation capabilities of the human body in conditions of constantly increasing harmful effects of the environment.
Conclusions. Assessing the safety of traditional Ayurvedic recipes is a difficult task due to the multicomponent composition of organic-mineral complexes and the lack of complete information on the chemical structure of biologically active components
of endemic plants and their impact on human health.
Keywords: dietary supplements, sanitary and hygienic assessment, musculoskeletal system, joints.
Identifying the Growth Centers Connectivity Based on Road Network and Market Accessibility in the North-West Part of Bangladesh
Authors: Ferdous Lamia , Kafy Abdulla Al , Ahmed Tofael , Roy Sumita , Mohiuddin Hossain , Hossain Nazia
Published: January 2025

Different socio-economic theories suggest that Growth Center is a major connection between urban and rural areas and an effective rural development strategy. The purpose of the study is to reveal the connectivity of neighboring growth centers supported by road network and market accessibility of rural areas of the south-west part of Bangladesh. This analysis will help to realize the connectivity of growth centers in rural development through rural-urban connectivity and grow attention in growth center development. Among the 539 Growth Centers of this region, 2 Growth Centers have been selected randomly from the two different districts which are Machmail Hat (Baghmara unionRajshahi district-Rajshahi division) and Kachinia Hat (Khansama union-Dinajpur districtRangpur division). The data has been collected through observation, focus group discussion, questionnaire survey, and also secondary sources like LGED, BBS, local NGOs, Union Parishad, research papers, etc. The analysis shows a good connectivity of the growth centers with the nearer growth centers though mainly with local roads and shows a good marketing relationship where the intermediate persons play a major role.
JBIP, Vol. 10, 2017 (Printed in December 2019), pp. 105-115
Regional Analysis of Urban Sprawl in Bangladesh
Authors: Saqui Farhat Tasnia Kalam
Published: January 2025

Bangladesh, one of the largest countries in the world in terms of population, is characterized by rapid urbanization and growth. Alongside the remarkable rate of urban growth (in terms of population and GDP), the urban area in Bangladesh has been seen to expand horizontally, which is popularly termed as urban sprawl. Urban sprawl is the expansion of the geographic extent of cities and towns, resulting from factors including population growth and migration which have led to overcrowding, traffic congestion, added pressure on urban utilities like gas and water, larger informal sector, and unplanned slums and squatter settlements. This study explores the causes and consequences of urban sprawl and further identifies that the number of urban households, literacy rates and urban poverty relate positively to urban sprawl in Bangladesh using Census data from 1981-2011. Finally, this study identifies that urban population and population density are significant factors in explaining urban sprawl at the regional level in Chittagong, Dhaka, Khulna and Barisal divisions using a panel approach. While coefficients for urban population and literacy are positive, the sign of population density is negative, implying vertical expansion or economizing of land space in certain parts of the cities. As the availability of data remains a major drawback in the analysis of this urban problem, the approach is novel and presents further scope. It is expected that the interpretation from this research will add value to urban planners and decision makers, for policy decisions.
JBIP, Vol. 10, 2017 (Printed in December 2019), pp. 15-23
Impacts of Rural Road Development on Local Traffic: A Case Study of Tangail District
Authors: Rahman Md Touhidur , Nur S M Shihab
Published: January 2025

Construction and maintenance of rural roads bring multiple socio-economic benefits to the people of rural areas as well as significant change in the movement of local traffic. The aim of this study is to assess the impacts of rural roads development of the pattern of local traffic. The study area of this research is Tangail, which is a district of Bangladesh. For completing the study, data were collected from whole Tangail district by doing questionnaire surveys and holding focus group discussions with shopkeepers and officials of Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), which is the responsible authority for construction and maintenance of rural roads. Besides, educational institutions were also surveyed and information regarding land use changes were collected. Before the development works, people were mainly dependent on nonmotorized transport modes and most of the roads were not usable throughout the year. After the development works, the non-motorized modes have declined and volume of motorized modes has increased significantly. At present, 87.3% shopkeepers are getting more customers than before and average reduction in freight cost is 35.42 BDT. The number of semi-paved and paved residential buildings has also increased. Students, who are a major part of the local traffic, their attendance in schools has increased dramatically as a result of road development. However, development of rural roads has also created some problems to the local people such as heavy traffic and increased number of accidents because of high speed of motorized vehicles.
JBIP, Vol. 11, 2018 (Printed in June 2020), pp. 77-87
Analyzing the Socio-economic Condition of the Urban Poor at West Bakalia, Chittagong
Authors: Raja Debasish Roy , Litu Md Moklasar Rahman , Riyasat Ishteaque Ali
Published: January 2025

Chittagong city dwellers face the consequences of inadequately planned and managed urbanization as the city is unable to provide proper services and facilities to all classes of people. West Bakalia area is a deprived part of the Chittagong city located near the Karnafuli river. One of the main canals of the city ‘Chaktai khal’ and its branches passes through it. Questionnaire survey and focus group discussion are conducted to understand the nature of this problem. Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) method is used to identify the poverty level of the people in West Bakalia. Participatory Rural Approach (PRA) method is used to seek out the causes and effects of the poor’s socio-economic condition with cause-effect diagram tool, mobility pattern showing frequency, mode choice and destination of the respondents with mobility map, social institutions and resources of the area with social and resource map. They suffer from poor road surface condition, poor accessibility and safety issues too. Also, unavailability of healthcare center facility and recreational places has worsened the situation in the area with poor livable condition. The urban poor and their right to have livable condition must be accepted as an important factor and therefore included in the more appropriate planning framework for Chittagong city following the recommendations provided in this research.
JBIP, Vol. 11, 2018 (Printed in June 2020), pp. 125-135
Deprivation of Basic Needs and Denial of the Human Rights: Breaking the Nexus in Urban Poor Families in Bangladesh
Authors: Fatema Nuzhat , Murtaza Md Ghulam
Published: January 2025

Abstract Not Available
JBIP, Vol. 13, 2020 (Printed in June 2021), pp.111-120
Exploring the effect of biophysical composition on land surface temperature to identify urban heat clusters using remote sensing technique: A case study on Dhaka city, Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Md Hamidur , Chakraborty Torit , Alam Md Shaharier
Published: January 2025

Rapid urbanization and changes in land use land cover (LULC) have affected the thermal character of cities across the globe. Researchers found that Remote Sensing (RS) based urban biophysical composition- vegetation coverage, built-up area coverage, impervious surface coverage, soil fractions can significantly explain land surface temperature (LST) variation both at a local and regional scale. Taking Dhaka City, Bangladesh, as an example, this study aimed at exploring the effect of biophysical composition on LST in the year 2020 and find out Urban Heat Island (UHI) clusters with different LST setting using spatial autocorrelation technique. We found that LST presented a significant positive correlation with Normalized Difference Built-up Index (NDBI), road percentage, and negative correlation with Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Normalised Difference Water Index (NDWI), Normalised Difference Bareness Index (NDBaI), porosity, water percentage, open space percentage. Further, the study conducted local Moran’s I and Hot Spots (Getis-Ord-Gi statistics) analysis to find out the location of UHI clusters. Findings showed that 34 % of neighborhoods fall within one of the four spatial patterns of UHI clusters. Study findings would help urban planners and policymakers to have cogent understating on the relationship between urban thermal behavior, and its surface biophysical composition at fine spatial scales and hopes to provide a valuable reference for community planning, resource allocation, and sustainable development.
JBIP, Vol. 13, 2020 (Printed in June 2021), pp. 153-167
A Rare Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma following a Cactus Spine Injury
Authors: Mukarram Mahnoor , Rashid Zaina , Shuker Sarah
Published: January 2025

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer following basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Risk factors for the development of SCC include exposure to ultraviolet light and trauma such as penetrating wounds. In the Southwest United States, cacti are abundant and can cause minor to serious injury if their spines puncture skin. In this case study, we report an interesting case of the development of well-differentiated squamous cell keratoacanthoma 5 years following a saguaro cactus spine puncture wound.
ETHNOGRAPHY OF THE SYARAHWANDAN TRADITION (Study of the Values of Islamic Education)
Authors: Umarella Samad , Lasaiba Irvan
Published: January 2025

To achieve the educational objectives, then various approaches are used. One of the approaches is cultural approach. Such as Syarahwandan culture in Wandan society (Banda ely). This culture contains many islamic educational values, then to express the values of Islamic education contained in it, the researcher uses the theory of ethnography with qualitative descriptive method to reveal how the implementation of syarahwandan and the values of Islamic education contained in it. In this study, the researcher found that syarahwandan culture contains aqidah educational values, syari'ah educational values and akhlaq (moral) educational values, so then Syarahwandan culture can be used as a media of modern education for the wandan society (Banda Ely)
Huzurevinde Yaşayan Yaşlılarda Sarkopeni Riski ve Malnütrisyon ile Etkileyen Faktörlerin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Çetinkaya Onur , Ovayolu Özlem
Published: January 2025

Amaç: Yaşlı popülasyonun gün geçtikçe artış göstermesi birçok sorunu da beraberinde getirmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı huzurevinde yaşayan yaşlılarda bu sorunlardan biri olan sarkopeni riski ve malnütrisyon durumunu incelemek ve etkileyen faktörleri belirlemektir.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel tipte yapılan araştırma Haziran 2023-Ocak 2024 tarihleri arasında bir huzurevinde yaşayan 115 yaşlı ile yapıldı. Veriler yüz yüze görüşme tekniği ile Kişisel Bilgi formu, Mini Nütrisyonel Araştırma Formu Kısa ve Uzun Form (MNA), Sarkopeni Teşhisi İçin Basit Hızlı Anket (SARC-F)kullanılarak toplandı. Görüşmeler yaklaşık 30 dakika sürdü.
Bulgular: Yaşlıların yaş ortalamasının 75,03±6,86 ve büyük çoğunluğunun erkek olduğu (%67,8) tespit edildi. Yaşlıların MNA kısa forma göre %51,3’ünün; MNA uzun forma göre %47,8’inin malnütrisyon riski veya malnütrisyonu olduğu; %63,5’inin ise sarkopeni açısından riskli olduğu belirlendi. Kronik hastalığı bulunan yaşlıların MNA kısa form puanı 10,75±2,32 iken kronik hastalığı bulunmayanların puanı 11,57±2,72 olarak tespit edildi (p
The impact of legal globalization on the formation of judicial law-making in Ukraine
Authors: Lapka Oksana Yaroslavivna , Semko Maryna Mykolayivna
Published: January 2025

The article provides a theoretical and legal analysis of judicial law-making through the prism of globalization processes. The problems of the impact of legal globalization on the formation of judicial law-making in Ukraine are determined. Based on the analysis of the opinions of scientists, it was concluded that the specific features of judicial law-making are: a special subject of judicial law-making — the court; has a secondary character; acts as an objective process based on the system of already existing legal norms, and not on the subjective will of judges; takes place in the presence of legislative gaps and conflicts; is carried out in specific ways: interpretation, specification of evaluative concepts and terms, application of analogy of law and analogy of law, judicial norm control; is the basis for further court decisions in similar cases. It is a well-founded opinion that judicial law-making is a special type of law-making, which is a process in which judges form new legal principles, establish the interpretation and application of legislation, and resolve legal issues that do not have a clear solution in legislation. As a result of judicial law-making, two types of acts are formed: judicial precedent and regulatory legal act issued by the judiciary.

Key words: legal globalization, law, form of law, court, law-making, judicial law-making, interpretation, judicial precedent, gap, collision.
Role and Significance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Aviation Activity
Authors: Pokhilenko Iryna Serhiivna
Published: January 2025

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) represent a revolutionary technology that is rapidly transforming the aviation sector. UAVs’ capabilities and versatility make them indispensable tools in various aspects of aviation activity. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the role and significance of UAVs in aviation activity, considering their advantages, challenges, and prospects for development. The research methods employed in this study include a combination of various general scientific and specifically legal approaches and methods. Among the general scientific methods utilized are analysis and synthesis, deduction, induction, forecasting, modeling, analogies and dialectical methods. A systemic analysis and synthesis method were employed to comprehensively analyze the role and position of UAVs in aviation activity. The dialectical method was used to obtain new results, facilitating the transition from the known to the unknown. Thus the research involves not only the transformation of previously established theoretical knowledge but also the formation of its new modification through systematic supplementation with new theoretical positions.

Special legal methods were also applied, including comparative legal and formal-legal methods. The formallegal method was applied to define the content of key concepts and systematize material to derive generalized conclusions within the scope of the discussed issues. The comparative legal method helped identify common and distinctive features of several key provisions concerning UAV utilization.

Additionally, the study adopted systemic-structural, comprehensive, and holistic approaches to research. The formulation and justification of theoretical propositions, proposals, practical recommendations, and conclusions are based on the aforementioned methods and approaches.

The research delved into the regulatory framework governing aviation activity, including the Riga Declaration and the Law of Ukraine «On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Use of UAVs by Law Enforcement Agencies and Combating Their Illegal Use». The definition of UAVs has been analyzed; its certain shortcomings (such as the lack of a clear delineation between UAVs and other types of aircraft, such as radiocontrolled models) have been singled out. Important UAV characteristics such as size, range, flight altitude, engine type, payload, etc., were not adequately addressed in this definition. The study also emphasized that the use of UAVs is significantly restricted in conditions of martial law in Ukraine.

The role and significance of UAVs in aviation activity during martial law were described, leading to the conclusion that their utilization will be restored and expanded after the cessation of martial law. Therefore, it is crucial to improve the regulatory framework governing their use, taking into account the lessons learned from military experience.

Key words: unmanned aerial vehicles, aviation activity, martial law
Historical origins of rule-making activity: medieval national experience
Authors: Rominsky Yevhen Viktorovych
Published: January 2025

The historical, terminological and procedural aspects of the formation of rule-making activity in Ancient Rus as the origins of the rule-making process of Ukrainian legal culture are considered. Attention is drawn to the use in the Middle Ages of the words “zakon” (law), “zvychay” (custom), “ustav” (statute), “gramota” (charter) in the meaning of certain types of normative acts.

It is noted that although the completeness of the rule-making process was in the hands of the prince, and both his normative acts and certain provisions of judgments became the effective norms of law, but it often became publicly available only after a certain kind of codification: the introduction of these norms by a lawyer into the texts of legal collections. Accordingly, the role of collections of a legal nature is shown, in particular the “Mirylo Pravedne” («Righteous Measure»), the so-called Pushkin collection and a legal collection from the convolute known as the IV Troickyi (Trinity) manuscript, etc. in the legal culture of Ancient Rus.

A number of features inherent in norm-making in Ancient Rus through the lens of collections of legal texts are highlighted: the limited number of princely statutes in their composition; the special character of the formation of collections, when they were supplemented with various prescriptions, which were inserted directly into the text of older documents; oriented to the practical needs of the court, when a significant number of novellas and additions, excerpts from ancient foreign legal texts, etc. relate to current legal issues; the short stories entered in the anthologies were often court sentences; anonymous and “fake” legal texts of a regulatory nature are repeatedly found on the pages of legal collections. A medieval jurist, who remains a mystery to us, considered it expedient to disguise his legal ideas under prescriptions or guidelines of a legal nature of eminent persons of the past.

These features highlight a number of important features of the legal culture and legal outlook of the inhabitants of medieval Ukraine in general. Thus, one should call the gradual «inheritance» of ancient Roman, Byzantine, Jewish, Bulgarian, etc. law as part of its traditional law. At the same time, there was a reinterpretation of norms and prescriptions with quite frequent «nationalization» of them in accordance with local tradition. Further, the presence of respect not for a separate «law», i.e. a normative-legal act of higher power, but for all law as a part of culture is clearly revealed. An exclusively axiological, value-based attitude to law sets it apart from a number of other social norms. As a result of this, the heredity of law was not formed for a long time, i.e. normative legal acts had limited universality, only within the limits of guarantee by the current ruler and when they became part of a large legal heritage, part of culture.

Key words: Medieval Ukraine, East Slavic state formations, Ancient Rus’, Medieval Law, Ancient Rus’ Law, law-making treaty, Source of Law, Legal history.
Analysis of Factors Afeective Employee Performance At BKPSDM Payakumbuh City Using Binary Logistic Regression
Authors: Erwan Erwan , Rica Rica , Heikal Jerry
Published: January 2025

This research aimed to examine the factors influencing employee performance at Payakumbuh City Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency (BKPSDM). Using binary logistic regression, the dependent variable (Y) represented employee performance, while the independent variables included work initiative, discipline, qualifications, competence, and leadership. The analysis revealed that competence and leadership significantly impacted employee performance. These findings highlighted the critical role of competency development and leadership strengthening in enhancing employee performance. The binary logistic regression results indicated that 16 employees exhibited low performance, while 15 employees demonstrated high performance. Recommendations were made, including the need for the development of employee competencies, enhancement of leadership capabilities, monitoring of discipline and work initiatives, and periodic evaluation of qualifications. The implementation of these recommendations is expected to contribute to improved employee performance and service quality at BKPSDM Payakumbuh City.
FARMER GROUP EMPOWERMENT THROUGH THE FIELD SCHOOL OF INTEGRATED PLANT-MANAGEMENT (SL-PTT) PROGRAM IN BERU-BERU VILLAGE KALUKKU DISTRICT MAMUJU REGENCY
Authors: Lareken Muhammad S. Endro , Hidayat Nur Azikin
Published: January 2025

Developing the food crops sector is one of the key strategies to stimulate future economic growth. Besides being a major source of foreign exchange, this sector is the source of life for most of the Indonesian population. The increasing population has raised concerns over the state of "food insecurity" in the future. Therefore, to meet the food needs in the West Sulawesi province, the Department of Agriculture and Livestock initiated the Field-School of Integrated Plant Management (SL-PTT) program. This study is entitled "FARMER GROUP EMPOWERMENT THROUGH THE FIELD-SCHOOL OF INTEGRATED PLAN-MANAGEMENT (SL-PTT) PROGRAM IN BERU BERU VILLAGE KALUKKU DISTRICT MAMUJU REGENCY". The implementation of this program faces some issues such as the model applied in the program, the factors influencing the production and income, and the development pattern. This study aims to identify the implementation of the SL-PTT program in Beru-Beru Village including the inhibiting factors. This study was conducted in Beru-Beru Village, Kalukku District, Mamuju Regency. This study used a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques covered observations, interviews, and documentation. Based on the results of the observation, the SL-PTT program has been successfully implemented. In practice, it manages to achieve the predetermined targets and objectives as well as involve farmers to participate in the improvement of agricultural yields. The inhibiting factors in the implementation of this program, include no response from the government for farmer groups who implement the SL-PTT program, lack of farmer group administrator effort to hold the counseling group meetings, different levels of soil fertility, different economic capabilities, unprepared use of agricultural technologies, and the limited budget allocation. Considering those challenges, the government of West Sulawesi province is expected to help increase the budget allocation for the implementation of this program, recruit the mentoring team based on technical competence aspects, and give insight to the community about the SL-PTT program.
SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICE RECIPIENTS (PPKS) THROUGH SIMASOS MEDIA RECORDING BY THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF KUTAI KARTANEGARA REGENCY, EAST KALIMANTAN PROVINCE
Authors: Wasistiyana Alvita Kumara , Eviany Eva
Published: January 2025

Social protection efforts are one of the main supporting factors for a successful social welfare development. Therefore, data on social welfare service needees must be updated continuously and the appropriate services can be provided immediately. However, Kutai Kartanegara Regency experienced obstacles in the process of updating the data, hence the SIMASOS was created. The purpose of this research is to describe and analyze social protection through SIMASOS Media from the Social Service in Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan Province, as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors. This research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative method based on the theory by Sabates-Wheeler and Devereux, which examined social protection in four indicators. Social protection through SIMASOS Media data collection was implemented by fulfilling the indicators of protective, preventive, promotive, and transformative dimensions. However, one of the indicators, namely transformative, was not implemented properly due to the lack of policy follow-up on reports received through the SIMASOS media. Social protection focuses on the implementation of programs created by the government, but innovation is also needed so that the goal of a prosperous country can be achieved. One of which is through Social Welfare Service Recipients (PPKS) data collection using SIMASOS media which is based on four dimensions by Sabates and Wheeler. It was found that the supporting factors for the research object were the availability of a legal basis and the selection of the right application, while the inhibiting factors were the lack of socialization of SIMASOS media to the people of Kutai Kartanegara Regency, as well as the lack of manpower and quality of human resources responsible for the media at the Kutai Kartanegara Regency Social Service.
Keywords: SIMASOS Media, PPKS, Social Protection
Kamu Hizmetlerinin Sunumunda Gönüllü Katılım: Faydalar ve Sorunlar
Authors: Uçar Kocaoğlu Belgin
Published: January 2025

Son yıllarda kamu hizmetlerinin sunumunda gönüllülerden yararlanılması giderek artmaktadır. Gönüllülerin kamu hizmetlerinin sunumunda yer almasının bazı faydaları ve sorunları bulunmaktadır. Hizmet sunumunda gönüllülerden faydalanılması yönetimlere maliyet tasarrufu sağlama, var olan kaynaklarla daha iyisini yapabilme, kamu desteğini artırma, başka türlü mümkün olmayan hizmetleri sağlama, halkla daha iyi iletişim kurma gibi bazı önemli faydalar sağlarken; gönüllü programı için yeterli fonun olmaması, gerçekte ihtiyaç duyulan personel sayısına ilişkin yanılgılara yol açması, personel ve gönüllü arasındaki çatışmanın olması, gönüllülere sigorta sağlanması gibi bazı sorunları da gündeme getirebilmektedir. Bu çalışmanın temel amacı da kamu hizmet sunumunda gönüllü katılımının faydalarını ve sorunlarını bu alanda yapılan ampirik çalışmalardan da faydalanarak değerlendirmek oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada, hizmet sunumuna gönüllü katılımın faydalarının ve sorunlarının gönüllülerden faydalanan birimlerden birimlere değişiklik gösterebileceği; gönüllü programının başarısını, kurumun büyüklüğü, çevresel faktörler, siyasi çevre, yasal çevre, toplumun yapısı, kurumdaki personelin ve yöneticilerin gönüllülere ilişkin tavırları, gönüllü yönetimi gibi etmenlerin etkilediği ifade edilmiştir.