bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Promotion of ecotourism and communication policy in increasing tourists in Indonesia
Authors: Ritonga Aulia Rahma , Thamrin Muhammad Husni , Siahaan Hotlan , Dalimunthe Maulana Andinata , Nur’aini Nur’aini
Published: August 2024

This article aims to analyze the form of promotion and its policies in increasing tourists in Indonesia. Ecotourism is one of the nation’s vital sectors that can improve the economy, preserve nature and introduce local culture. Sadly, today, ecotourism has yet to be discovered by the public, which cumulatively causes much damage. Therefore, The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is tasked with educating the public in order to create a collaborative synergy. This article uses qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The primary data sources in this study are Twitter netizens’ tweets and The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy ‘s social media accounts. At the same time, the secondary data used in this study are articles, books, and reportage. Then the data will be analyzed through several procedures, namely, 1) data matrix, 2) data reduction, 3) coding, and 4) conclusion drawing. The results showed that the messages conveyed by The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy regarding ecotourism were good, and the intensity was relatively high. Public conversations about ecotourism have also been substantive in accordance with ideal ecotourism. Unfortunately, the intensity of The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy ‘s message is not accompanied by the intensity of ecotourism conversations in the community. However, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has issued a communication policy in promoting ecotourism in Indonesia. This aims to benefit the wider community, such as community productivity, economic improvement, and the introduction of local culture to the international community.
Impact of socio-economic dynamic of SMEs and large enterprises in GCC
Authors: Qahtani Haitham Al , Sankar Jayendira P.
Published: August 2024

This article emphasizes the importance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and large companies in driving economic growth. SMEs are labour-intensive and agile, creating more jobs, while large companies are capital-intensive and rely on technology, having more resources for research and development. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, SMEs contribute significantly to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and job opportunities, while large companies dominate specific sectors. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach using an extensive literature review to summarize the current literature, highlight the economic impact of SMEs and large companies in GCC, and highlight the importance of large companies in developing local citizens. Policy-makers must consider these differences to integrate these dynamic changes for effective support policies. This study examines the economic impact of SMEs and large companies in the GCC region, providing recommendations to support large businesses. It addresses challenges and opportunities related to employment, household earnings, economic output, and value addition. Promoting the economic impact of SMEs and large companies can lead to sustainable economic growth and development in the GCC region. Also, this article pointed out the importance of large companies and their economic impact in the GCC region; policy recommendations will help the governing bodies in decision-making towards promoting sustainable economic growth.
A Study of Acoustic Emission Based RA-AF Characteristics of Polypropylene Fiber-Reinforced Recycled Aggregate Concrete Under Uniaxial Compression
Authors: Zhou Daowen , Yang Xin , Tang Yu , Miao Yutao
Published: August 2024

In order to research the acoustic emission characteristics of polypropylene fiber-reinforced recycled aggregate concrete under uniaxial load, 20 groups of test specimens with a coarse aggregate substitution rate of 25 % and 50 % are designed and fabricated to conduct the acoustic emission test under uniaxial compression, and the evolution laws of the acoustic emission b-value, the cracking modes and the acoustic emission RA-AF moving averages with time are studied. The laws of influence of the coarse aggregate substitution rate and coarse-fine polypropylene fiber on the acoustic emission b-value of RAC are discussed. The K-means clustering method is adopted for two-dimensional clustering analysis of the shear cracking and tensile cracking, and then the SVM is used to obtain the boundary between the two types of clusters. The time distribution laws of shear cracking and tensile cracking of the polypropylene fiber-reinforced recycled aggregate concrete are analyzed. The changes in the moving averages of RA and AF of RAC test specimens with time are studied, and the research indicates that as the RA value decreases, the shear cracking gradually reduces and the tensile cracking gradually increases and dominates.
The record of geochemical changes in the biogenic-calcareous sediments of a kettle-hole in a young glacial landscape (western Kashubian Lakeland, North Poland)
Authors: Wojciechowski Adam , Jonczak Jerzy
Published: August 2024

The paper was focused on the reconstruction of past-environmental conditions dynamics based on the geochemical characteristics of sediments filling kettle-hole located in the western part of the Kashubian Lakeland, North Poland). Stratigraphic variability of lithogeochemical constituents and a set of 13 elements (TOC, N, P, Na, Ca, Mg, K, Al, Fe, Mn, Cu, Ni, Zn) were applied for Holocene reconstruction of certain processes and conditions in the studied kettle-hole. The detailed geochemical analysis allowed us to identify 6 phases in its development: Masz-1 stage covering sedimentation of sedge-moss peat over melting dead ice at the turn of the Preboreal and Boreal periods; Masz-2 stage of the initial phase of lake development with deep-water sedimentation; Late Boreal and Atlantic stage Masz-3 related to sedimentation of lacustrine chalk; Subboreal stage Masz-4 representing the beginning of lake terrestrialization; Subatlantic stage Masz-5 of lowland bog, and Masz-6 stage covering final phase of peatland evolution due to human activity. Principle component analysis highlighted the importance of two major factors controlling the geochemical variability of the studied sediments. These are the varied origin of supplying water reflected in the sedimentation of organic-calcareous sediments (PC1), and oxidative-reduction conditions determined by water level fluctuations (PC2).
‘AN APT OR AN INAPT INTERVENTION?’: THE POLITICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS (ANC) IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: LUTHULI Siboniso Prosper Welcome
Published: August 2024

Based on the theoretical insights of desk research and critical analysis, respectively, this article interrogates and critically evaluates the political education program which the currently governing African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa launched and began implementing in 2019 through the OR Tambo School of Leadership. It raises questions and casts doubts about the program’s pertinence, its potency for wider public buy in, and its chances of success within the presently volatile and adverse South African social, economic, and political climate. As well as teasing out the issue of whether the program represents what the country really needs at the present juncture of its democracy, it is also contended that there are many factors / hurdles that are both intrinsic and extrinsic which are highly likely to obviate the program’s wider public buy in and the success thereof. It is further contended that the adoption and implementation of the said program has not only been an inapt, untimely, and a knee-jerk intervention but also that it is to all intents and purposes an exercise in red herring and clutching at straws, and therefore peripheral to the more pressing political and policy issues that lie at the heart of the problems which beset both the ANC as the governing party and the country at large. The article concludes by predicting the foundering of the said program and posits the notion of a broad-based, nationalistic-oriented, and inclusive civic education program, as opposed to a political party-driven one such as that of the ANC, as a viable alternative for the country going forward.
UNDERGRADUATES’ CHATGPT DEPENDENCE AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR LEARNING IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: NDABA Nobuhle Elizabeth , NGCOBO Sandiso
Published: August 2024

Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT) has since late 2022 taken the world by storm because of its ability to facilitate many academic and professional activities. There is however a gap in research on the use frequency and dependence on this tool as an effective means of learning by students from linguistically and socio-economically challenged backgrounds in developing countries, such as South Africa. The quantitative study results presented in this article involved 50 first-year students who completed an online structured questionnaire using the ChatGPT tool via mobile devices. The findings revealed that many of the respondents were familiar with the tool which they used in all their modules. The respondents expressed trust in the tool that they often used. The overall evaluation of the ChatGPT tool showed that, with some control, Artificial Intelligent technologies have a significant potential to be used as a learning agent to increase business communication and academic literacy skills among students from a disadvantaged backgrounds.
Children in the Archive: Migration and School Life in Turn-of-the-Century Egypt
Authors: Verlato Olga
Published: August 2024

What happens when we approach children and youth as the producers of their own history? This article foregrounds the concrete traces left by children and young students in the historian’s archive in order to offer an exploratory investigation of how they participated in the multifaceted history of transnational and internal migration in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Egypt. I focus on children and young individuals who, on the one hand, belonged to migrant communities in Egypt and, on the other hand, produced narratives which spoke to the experience of transnational and internal migration. By examining school exams, letters, and petitions produced by pupils between the 1880s and the 1920s, I reconstruct how younger members of society engaged with various forms of parental, communal, and state authority and support as they moved across different social, legal, and spatial geographies.
Pengaruh supervisor support terhadap employee perfomance yang dimediasi oleh job satisfaction pada perusahaan elektronik di kawasan industri EJIP
Authors: Amanda Gilang Tri , Ekhsan Muhamad
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the effect of supervisor support on employee performance mediated by job satisfaction at electronic companies in the EJIP industrial zone. The analytical tool used is SmartPLS analysis. The results showed that job satisfaction has not been able to contribute to employee performance in electronic companies in the EJIP industrial estate. Supervisor support has not been able to contribute to employee performance in electronic companies in the EJIP industrial zone. Supervisor support is able to contribute to job satisfaction in electronics companies in the EJIP industrial zone. Job satisfaction cannot mediate supervisor support on employee performance in electronics companies in the EJIP industrial zone.
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh dukungan atasan terhadap kinerja karyawan yang di mediasi oleh kepuasan kerja pada perusahaan elektronik di Kawasan Industri EJIP. Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis Smart PLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepuasan kerja belum mampu memberikan kontribusi terhadap kinerja karyawan pada Perusahaan Elektronik di Kawasan Industri EJIP. Dukungan atasan belum mampu memberikan kontribusi terhadap kinerja karyawan pada Perusahaan Elektronik di Kawasan Industri EJIP. Dukungan atasan mampu memberikan kontribusi terhadap kepuasan kerja pada Perusahaan Elekronik di Kawasan Industri EJIP. Kepuasan kerja tidak dapat memidiasi dukungan atasan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada Perusahaan Elektronik di Kawasan Industri EJIP.
Analisis optimalisasi penjualan dengan pendekatan SWOT pada UMKM Rumah Kue Arafah Kotamobagu
Authors: Mutiarasari Aisya , Manoppo Erna
Published: August 2024

The development of MSME in Indonesia still has various problems, one of which is weak competitiveness. In facing competition, economic actors need the right strategy and are able to take proactive and creative actions to increase competitiveness. So, the strategy to stay ahead of other competitors requires a product excellence strategy in competing, especially with SWOT analysis. This study aims to determine and obtain information about competitive advantage in the SWOT analysis approach in MSME Arafat Cake Shop, Kotamobagu. This study uses a qualitative approach, namely the type of research conducted that focuses on natural research objects in accordance with real circumstances, this can be identified through internal factors and external factors, IFAS and EFAS, and the SWOT matrix. The results of this study indicate that the internal factors or IFAS obtained an overall score of 3.20 while the external factors or EFAS obtained an overall score of 2.89. This can be seen to optimize strengths and opportunities and minimize existing weaknesses and threats.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan mendapatkan informasi tentang keunggulan bersaing pada pendekatan analisis SWOT di UMKM Toko Kue Arafah, Kotamobagu. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yaitu jenis penelitian yang di lakukan fokus pada obyek penelitian yang alami sesuai dengan keadaan yang nyata, hal ini dapat di identifikasi melalui faktor internal dan faktor eksternal, IFAS DAN EFAS, serta matriks SWOT. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa faktor internal atau IFAS memperoleh nilai keseluruhan 3,20 sedangkan faktor eksternal atau EFAS memperoleh nilai keseluruhan 2,89. Hal ini dapat di lihat dapat mengoptimalkan kekuatan dan peluang serta meminimalisir kelemahan dan ancaman yang ada. Sehingga hasil penelitian agar mengoptimalkan penjualan adalah memperluas pangsa pasar, mempertahankan harga jual produk, memaksimalkan produksi kue, memanfaatkan teknologi, melakukan pelatihan terhadap karyawan, Memperbaiki fasilitas yang ada seperti peralatan dan area tempat parkir, mempertahankan cita rasa perubahan selera konsumen diatasi dengan melakukan inovasi barang, menjaga cadangan modal jika biaya bahan baku meningkat sewaktu-waktu, meningkatkan jumlah produksi untuk memenuhi permintaan pasar, serta meningkatkan teknik desain produk.
Perbedaan produktivitas kerja, kepuasan kerja, dan budaya organisasi antara karyawan bekerja dari rumah dengan bekerja dari kantor
Authors: Pranoto Chandra Dharmawan , Handoyo Sarwo Edy
Published: August 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic which has lasted for three years has forced many people to adapt to a new way of life, including in the world of professional work. Those who previously had the habit of working from the office suddenly had to work at home, which means that each individual had to adapt again to dividing their time between work and daily activities at home. Of course, it cannot be denied that this has a big impact on productivity, effectiveness, and quality of work. Therefore, through this research, testing was carried out to find differences in the quality of results in terms of work productivity, job satisfaction, and organizational culture between work from home and work from offices within the scope of research in the capital city of Jakarta. By using a quantitative approach, this research used a questionnaire sample of 300 respondents from various professional backgrounds. Refers to observational methods that emphasize real field data. So, the findings provide a real picture of how working from home has a positive and significant impact on work productivity and job satisfaction compared to working regularly (from the office). However, from an organizational culture perspective, working from the office has a more positive and significant impact than working from home.
Pandemi Covid-19 yang berlangsung selama tiga tahun memaksa banyak kalangan untuk beradaptasi dengan cara hidup baru, tidak terkecuali dunia profesional kerja. Yang semula memiliki kebiasaan bekerja dari kantor seketika harus bekerja di rumah, itu berarti setiap individu harus beradaptasi kembali dalam membagi waktu antara bekerja dengan kegiatan sehari-hari di rumah. Tentu hal ini tidak dipungkiri banyak memengaruhi produktivitas dan efektivitas serta kualitas kerja. Karenanya melalui penelitian ini, dilakukan pengujian yang bertujuan untuk menemukan perbedaan kualitas hasil dalam hal produktivitas, kepuasan kerja, dan budaya organisasi antara bekerja dari rumah berbanding bekerja dari kantor dalam lingkup penelitian daerah ibu kota Jakarta. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif penelitian ini mengambil sampel kuesioner sebanyak 300 responden yang tersebar di berbagai macam latar belakang profesi. Mengacu kepada metode observasional yang menekankan pada data riil lapangan. Sehingga didapat temuan yang memberikan gambaran nyata mengenai bekerja dari rumah memberikan pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap produktivitas serta kepuasan kerja dibandingkan bekerja reguler (dari kantor). Namun, dilihat dari sisi budaya organisasi, bekerja dari kantor lebih memberikan pengaruh positif dan signifikan dibandingkan bekerja dari rumah.
Faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi niat penggunaan fintech pada Generasi Y dan Z di Jabodetabek
Authors: Harrison David , Arifin Agus Zainul
Published: August 2024

The development of financial technology has brought significant changes to the global financial industry. In the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, fintech simplifies and accelerates various financial transactions, increases the accessibility of financial services, and promotes financial inclusion. This study aims to explore the factors that influence the adoption of financial technology among generation Y and Z in Indonesia. This study uses a quantitative approach by collecting data through an online questionnaire from 301 respondents. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of Smart PLS 4.0 application. The results showed that perceived usefulness, perceived convenience, social influence, and attitude have a significant and positive influence on the intention to use financial technology.
Perkembangan teknologi finansial telah membawa perubahan signifikan dalam industri keuangan global. Di era Revolusi Industri 4.0, teknologi keuangan mempermudah dan mempercepat berbagai transaksi keuangan, meningkatkan aksesibilitas layanan keuangan, dan mendorong inklusi keuangan. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi adopsi teknologi keuangan di kalangan generasi Y dan Z di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan mengumpulkan data melalui kuesioner online dari 301 responden. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan model Struktural Equation Modeling (SEM) dengan bantuan aplikasi SmartPLS 4.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persepsi kegunaan, persepsi kemudahan, pengaruh sosial, dan sikap memiliki pengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap niat menggunakan teknologi keuangan.
Pengaruh penatausahaan dan kompetensi pegawai terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan dengan penerapan sistem informasi sebagai moderasi (Studi empiris pada operator barang milik negara Kementerian Hukum dan Hak Asasi Manusia Republik Indonesia)
Authors: Marfudin Marfudin , Erdiansyah Rezi
Published: August 2024

This study aims to examine the impact of Administration and Employee Competence on the Quality of Financial Statements by using Information Systems as a moderator variable at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. The research method used is quantitative with the use of questionnaires as an instrument to collect data related to the variables studied. Questionnaires were distributed via Google Form to 127 operators in charge of managing BMN with more than 1 year of work experience. A total of 119 respondents returned the questionnaire completely. Data analysis was carried out using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) method with Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) through SmartPLS 4.0 software. The research findings show that Administration has a positive impact on the Quality of Financial Statements, while Employee Competence does not have a significant impact on the Quality of Financial Statements. In addition, moderation by Information Systems did not manage to change the relationship between Administration and Financial Statement Quality, while moderation by Information Systems weakened the relationship between Employee Competence and Financial Statement Quality.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dampak penatausahaan dan kompetensi pegawai terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan dengan menggunakan sistem informasi sebagai variabel moderator di Kemenkumham. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan penggunaan kuisioner sebagai instrumen untuk mengumpulkan data terkait variabel yang diteliti. Kuisioner disebar melalui Google Form kepada 127 operator yang bertugas mengelola Barang Milik Negara (BMN) dengan pengalaman kerja lebih dari 1 tahun. Sebanyak 119 responden mengembalikan kuisioner dengan lengkap. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan metode Structural Equation Model (SEM) dengan Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) melalui perangkat lunak SmartPLS 4.0. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Penatausahaan memiliki dampak positif terhadap Kualitas Laporan Keuangan, sementara Kompetensi Pegawai tidak memiliki dampak signifikan terhadap Kualitas Laporan Keuangan. Selain itu, moderasi oleh Sistem Informasi tidak berhasil mengubah hubungan antara Penatausahaan dan Kualitas Laporan Keuangan, sedangkan moderasi oleh Sistem Informasi melemahkan hubungan antara Kompetensi Pegawai dan Kualitas Laporan Keuangan.
Pengaruh citra merek dan ulasan konsumen terhadap keputusan pembelian Shopee pada Generasi Z di Jakarta
Authors: Siswati Endang , Maupa Haris
Published: August 2024

Shopee, one of the leading marketplaces in Indonesia, has the majority of Generation Z consumers who tend to be tech-savvy in making purchasing decisions when shopping. Research gaps regarding the causes of consumer purchase decisions in online shopping state that purchase decisions can be influenced by brand image or online customer reviews, but several other studies also deny this. It is hoped that this research can contribute in the form of updating literacy, namely that brand image and online customer review variables influence the purchase decisions of Generation Z in Jakarta on the Shopee marketplace. This research uses a quantitative approach by distributing questionnaires. The number of respondents to this research was 200 Generation Z in Jakarta who had shopped at the Shopee marketplace. The data was analyzed using the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) technique in the Smart PLS 4 program. The results of the analysis show that brand image and online customer reviews influence the purchase decisions of Generation Z in Jakarta on the Shopee marketplace.
Shopee salah satu marketplace unggul di Indonesia memiliki mayoritas konsumen generasi Z yang cenderung bersifat tech-savvy dalam membuat keputusan pembelian saat berbelanja. Research gap tentang sebab keputusan pembelian konsumen dalam berbelanja online menyebutkan bahwa keputusan pembelian dapat dipengaruhi oleh citra merek ataupun ulasan konsumen, namun beberapa penelitian lain juga menyangkal hal tersebut. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi berupa pembaharuan terhadap literasi, yaitu adanya variabel citra merek dan ulasan konsumen memengaruhi keputusan pembelian Generasi Z di Jakarta pada marketplace Shopee. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan menyebarkan kuesioner. Jumlah responden penelitian ini adalah 200 generasi Z di Jakarta yang sudah pernah berbelanja pada marketplace Shopee. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) pada program SmartPLS 4. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa citra merek dan ulasan konsumen berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian Shopee generasi Z di Jakarta.
Wspólnota Uniwersytetu Śląskiego wobec ataku Rosji na Ukrainę
Authors: Leja Barbara
Published: August 2024

Agresja Rosji na Ukrainę doprowadziła do przyjęcia różnych stanowisk przez rządy na całym świecie Większość krajów sympatyzuje z narodem ukraińskim walczącym o wolność. Podejście społeczeństw krajów, które oficjalnie wspierają walkę Ukrainy z najeźdźcą, w tym solidarność z narodem ukraińskim jest zróżnicowana. Rząd polski i zdecydowana większość obywateli od samego początku okazują walczącemu narodowi wsparcie i pomoc materialną, już od pierwszych chwil wojny. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie działań, jakie zostały podjęte przez społeczność akademicką Uniwersytetu Śląskiego w Katowicach wobec wojny w Ukrainie, polityki komunikacyjnej władz uczelni wobec uchodźców oraz przeanalizowania, na podstawie danych pochodzących z raportów i strony internetowej uczelni, możliwości wsparcia dostępnych dla ukraińskich Studentów.
Europejski Instrument na Rzecz Pokoju jako forma finansowania polityki bezpieczeństwa i obrony Unii Europejskiej i jej wsparcie dla walczącej Ukrainy
Authors: Ciupiński Andrzej , Soja Małgorzata
Published: August 2024

Od 2017 r. Wspólna Polityka Bezpieczeństwa i Obrony (WPBiO) podlega ciągłej ewolucji. W wyniku zmieniającego się środowiska bezpieczeństwa międzynarodowego Unia Europejska stanęła przed koniecznością wzięcia realnej odpowiedzialności za bezpieczeństwo i obronę oraz większej aktywności w tym zakresie obszar. Pomyślnie uruchomiono stałą współpracę strukturalną (PESCO), Europejski Fundusz Obronny (EDF), skoordynowany roczny przegląd w zakresie obronności (CARD) oraz Komórkę Planowania i Prowadzenia Operacji Wojskowych (MPCC), stałą strukturę dowodzenia i kontroli służącą planowaniu i prowadzeniu misji bez mandat wykonawczy. W marcu 2021 r. pojawił się kolejny instrument w postaci europejskiego funduszu pokojowego, który ma finansować wspólne koszty operacji i misji wojskowych w ramach WPBiO.
Negative momentum. Rok 2050 z perspektywy sytuacji ludnościowej Polski oraz Ukrainy
Authors: Kamionka Mateusz , Łukasik Przemysław
Published: August 2024

Napływ Ukraińców do Polski, czy to do pracy tymczasowej, czy na stałe, jest procesem postępującym (przed wybuchem wojny rosyjsko-ukraińskiej w lutym 2022 r. w Polsce przebywało 1,5 mln Ukraińców). Z perspektywy tego procesu interesujące jest spojrzenie na Polskę i Ukrainę jako na systemy, w których populacja jest jednym z zasobów. Celem tekstu jest porównanie obu krajów pod kątem rozwiązań mających na celu poprawę sytuacji demograficznej. W artykule zwrócono uwagę na procesy, które wpływają na przepływy / procesy w obrębie tego zasobu (starzenie się, migracje). Wskazane zostaną także pętle informacji zwrotnej, które mają wpływ na politykę populacyjną, a szerzej na cele polityczne stawiane przez oba kraje. Analiza systemowa zostanie wsparta analizą treści dokumentów oraz analizami określającymi wyzwania i cele stawiane przed Polską i Ukrainą.
Wybory do Parlamentu Europejskiego w świetle badań polskiej opinii publicznej
Authors: Kozioł Ryszard
Published: August 2024

Z różnych sondaży wynika, że ​​na tle innych krajów europejskich Polacy są jednym z najbardziej euroentuzjastycznych narodów. Nastawienie to nie znajduje jednak odzwierciedlenia we wskaźnikach frekwencji wyborczej. Zbliżające się wybory do Parlamentu Europejskiego w 2024 r. stanowią naturalny bodziec do refleksji nad niektórymi kwestiami wyborczymi. Poprzednia rekordowa frekwencja nie zmieniła społecznego odbioru wyborów europejskich. Polscy wyborcy przywiązują znacznie większą wagę do innych wyborów (lokalnych, parlamentarnych i prezydenckich) niż do wyborów do Parlamentu Europejskiego. Niniejsza analiza wyborów z lat 2004, 2009, 2014 i 2019 szczegółowo uwzględnia raporty CBOS (Centrum Badania Opinii Społecznej), które pozwalają odtworzyć dynamikę preferencji wyborczych. Z analizy wynika, że ​​nie ma bezpośredniej zależności pomiędzy postawami wobec UE a frekwencją wyborczą. W odpowiedziach wyborców zwraca się uwagę na to, co negatywnie wpływa na frekwencję wyborczą – niewystarczającą wiedzę o instytucjach europejskich, brak uznania wpływu instytucji europejskich na politykę wewnętrzną i zagraniczną kraju oraz rozczarowanie polską sceną polityczną i jakością polityki politycznej. debata w 2019 r.
Eletroconvulsoterapia: introdução, histórico, definição, indicações e contraindicações
Authors: Alves Marcêdes Jurema O.
Published: August 2024

A eletroconvulsoterapia ou ECT, é um tratamento biológico de excelência, indicado para vários transtornos mentais, especialmente aqueles em que há risco iminente de suicídio e/ou de auto e heteroagressividade. Configura-se como dos mais antigos e polêmicos procedimentos da prática psiquiátrica. É eficaz e seguro para portadores de doença mental grave ou para pacientes impedidos do uso de psicotrópicos e sua controvérsia não se deve à sua segurança ou à sua eficácia, pois elas já foram relevantemente provadas, mas sobre a ideia de que o tratamento alteraria o cérebro, modificando a personalidade e o caráter das pessoas que a ele se submetessem.
A Statistical Investigation and Prediction of the Effect of FDM Variables on Flexural Stress of PLA Prints
Authors: Mansor Khalida K. , Shabeeb Alaa H. , Hussein Emad A. , Abbas Tahseen F. , Bedan Aqeel S.
Published: August 2024

Due to its many engineering applications, low manufacturing costs, and environmental friendliness, 3D printing is considered one of the most promising manufacturing technologies. The quality of printed parts will inevitably be affected by the controllable variables used in the 3D printing process. The present study aims to investigate how different printing process parameters affect the bending strength of PLA prints. The ASTM D790 standard was used to fabricate the samples in this work, while the Taguchi principle was used to design the experiments. The following values were chosen: shell width (0.8, 1.2, 1.6, and 2 mm), layer thickness (0.15, 0.2, 0.25, and 0.3 mm), and infill density (40%, 60%, 80%, and 100%). The results showed that fill density is the most effective variable for improving bending strength. Measurements of infill density (100%), layer thickness (0.15 mm), and shell width (2 mm) gave the best results, which were calculated to be 83.1479 MPa in bending test. The mathematical model in this study was developed using linear regression analysis, and the residuals confirmed that the model fit the data well, with a maximum error of 6.1%.
Penggunaan Aizuchi dalam Percakapan Buku Marugoto Tingkat Madya 1 B1 Topik 7 Bagian 2
Authors: Ilmiah Aisahtul , Wulandari Siti , Nugroho Rahadiyan Duwi
Published: August 2024

Aizuchi merupakan suatu istilah yang mengacu pada kata seru atau respon pendek yang digunakan oleh masyarakat Jepang dalam percakapan sehari-hari untuk menandakan bahwa pendengar/ lawan bicara memperhatikan atau memahami apa yang dibicarakan. Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan mengenai penggunaan aizuchi pada teks percakapan dalam buku Marugoto Tingkat Madya 1 B1 Topik 7 Bagian 2 halaman 154-155. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan penggunaan aizuchi pada sebuah percakapan dalam bahasa Jepang. Manfaat penelitian ini yakni, agar peneliti dan pembaca dapat memahami ragam jenis aizuchi sederhana yang digunakan saat bercakap-cakap. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teori Horiguchi. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data, penggunaan aizuchi yang ditemukan dalam penelitian ini ada 3 bentuk yakni, bentuk aizuchishi sebanyak 7 data, kurikaeshi sebanyak 3 data, dan iikae sebanyak 2 data. Pertama, bentuk aizuchishi yaitu, a (あ), aa (ああ), ええ (ee), そうですか (sou desu ka), そうですね (sou desu ne) masing-masing 1 data dan hai (はい) sebanyak 2 data. Kedua, bentuk kurikaeshi yaitu, getsuyoubi (月曜日) 1 data dan suiyoubi (水曜日) 2 data.  Ketiga, bentuk iikae yaitu, dougi (道着) dan hakama (袴) masing-masing 1 data.
Kata kunci: aizuchi; aizuchishi; iikae; kurikaeshi; percakapan bahasa Jepang.
Regional Dimension in European Union: Shaping Key Performance Indicators for Financial Institutions. Summary of the Doctoral Thesis
Authors:   ,   Rīga Stradiņš University, Černiševs Oļegs
Published: August 2024

The rise of fintech, or the combination of digital financial services and technology, represents a turning point in the evolution of financial institutions in an ever-changing financial environment. This Thesis explores the operational aspects and regulatory frameworks in the European Union. Fintechs are able to effectively provide services across the EU market due to the modern EU legislation, the passporting mechanism, in particular. These services involve complex cross-border and interregional operations, which are associated with risks and connected to KPIs. Chapter 1 presents the systematic literature review to determine the lacuna in the issue of KPIs formation for financial institutions. The genesis of fintech is also explored, with specific emphasis on the regional dimensions. The taxonomy of fintech is presented. The region of research application is identified. Special attention is paid to the operations of the European Central Bank (ECB) as a financial regulator in the EU region. Chapter 2 reviews and analyses the impact of EU regional and national policies on financial institutions. The conditions for the functioning of fintech are compared, highlighting the regional peculiarities. The taxonomy of digital financial products and their representation in different EU regions is presented. The comparative analysis between e-money products and crypto-based assets demonstrates their characteristics and operating environment. The taxonomy and life cycle of digital assets are shown. It also identifies the pricing components for digital and cryptocurrencies. Chapter 3 determines the KPIs and KRIs for financial institutions. This is done on the basis of the expert panel's estimates. The currently limited use of appropriate KPIS is discussed. In addition, the development of financial services in smart cities is shown and the regional aspect of fintech functioning in smart cities is specified. The opportunities for smart cities to use fintech and financial services as part of the sharing economy are also identified. In this chapter, two statistical models are presented. The PLS-SEM analysis is used to evaluate the relationships between the risks of internal processes and KPIs (Model 1) and the risk of compliance with regional legislation and KPIs (Model 2). At the end of the study, conclusions are drawn and recommendations formulated. The Doctoral Thesis was developed at Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia. Defence: at the public session of the Promotion Council of of Economics and Business of Rīga Stradiņš University on 8 July 2024 at 14.00 remotely via online platform Zoom. 5.2 Economics and Business; Sub-Sector – Regional Economics. Keywords: Regional economy; regionalisation; fintech; EU; KPI; risks; financial institutions; digital products.
Should we consider information as a physical concept? (About R. Krzanowski’s recent articles)
Authors: Dumov A. V. , Alekseeva E. A.
Published: August 2024

In this article, the authors critically analyze the content of the physical interpretation of information developed by the Polish researcher R. Krzanowski. They demonstrate the connection of Krzanowski’s views with the views of R. Landauer and T. Stonier on the place of information in the context of physical reality and the mode of its existence. The research is aimed at identifying the theoretical difficulties that arise when accepting the principles of Krzanowski’s understanding of information. These difficulties relate to the connection of the concept of information with the concepts of structure and meaning, as well as understanding the epistemic role of information in general. The authors also consider the list of topical issues of the philosophy of information, given by Krzanowski in his article “What is Physical Information?” published in 2020: a number of proposed questions are speculative-metaphysical, which makes it possible to criticize his position for trying to «confirm» and «substantiate» metaphysical assumptions through the use of theoretical tools and data from specific scientific disciplines.
The Problem of Justifying Torture in Analytical Ethics in the 1970s-1980s
Authors: Diatlov I. I.
Published: August 2024

The article reconstructs a brief period of intensive debates on the legitimacy and justification of torture in the early 1970s to the mid-1980s. It is shown that the emergence of the discourse on the morality of torture was influenced by the following factors. Firstly, the formulation of the “dirty hands” dilemma, which in the analytical tradition became a crucial tool for analyzing the relationship between ends and means. Secondly, the establishment of a theoretical and applied field of philosophical research known as the just war theory. Although it should be acknowledged that the transfer of heuristics from the just war theory as a means of argumentation in favor of torture proved to be a philosophical deadlock, it allowed for the exploration of possibilities and limitations of new theoretical developments in the field of moral philosophy, which is always a necessary stage for the reiteration of debates.
Ações de enfermagem ao idoso vivendo com HIV/AIDS com dificuldades de adesão ao tratamento
Authors: Carvalho Emerson Cardoso , Mourão Fabiana Costa , Carvalho Nicolle Maria Marques , Lopes Mateus dos Reis , Brito Lucas Alves de , Souza Taynara Chaves de , Ferreira Lorena Victória de Souza , Cruz Andreza de Oliveira , Menezes Amanda Rosa de Assis , Almeida Maria Fernanda Brunetta Sant'Ana
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Analisar as evidências na literatura sobre as ações de enfermagem frente a dificuldade de idosos na adesão ao tratamento de HIV. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. As bases de dados utilizadas foram: Bibliotecairtual em Saúde (BVS), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel System Online (MEDLINE), Bases de Dados de Enfermagem (BDENF) e Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS). Os critérios de inclusão utilizados para a filtragem dos artigos: estudos disponíveis na íntegra, que contemplem o tema proposto, em língua portuguesa e que foram publicados no período de 2017 a 2021. Resultados: A partir da análise dos artigos, originaram-se duas categorias de resultados, que permitiram uma melhor apresentação das evidências científicas sobre o tema. Essas duas categorias foram: Idosos e as dificuldades da adesão no tratamento antirretroviral e Ações de enfermagem para o tratamento de idosos com HIV: possibilidades de auxílio a adesão ao tratamento. Considerações finais: A análise de dados das evidências científicas sobre as ações de enfermagem ao idoso vivendo com HIV/aids com dificuldades de adesão ao tratamento, permitiu analisar as dificuldades e vulnerabilidades com relação a adesão ao tratamento antirretroviral de idosos vivendo com HIV/aids.
Câncer de tireoide na região Norte entre os anos de 2000 e 2020
Authors: Ferreira Wellen Sampaio , Krischer Tales Sarmento , Lobato João Vitor de Souza , Alves Gabriel Collares , Abdon Camila Miranda , Ikuta Yuji Magalhães
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Traçar o perfil epidemiológico dos casos de câncer de tireoide na região Norte informados pelos Registros Hospitalares do Câncer (RHCs) entre os anos de 2000 a 2020. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico descritivo, realizado através de dados secundários, que apresentou como unidade de análise a região Norte. As variáveis analisadas foram: gênero, faixa etária, raça, unidade da federação de residência do caso, base mais importante do diagnóstico, tipo histológico, diagnóstico e tratamento anterior. Resultados: Foram notificados 3598 casos de câncer de tireoide durante o período estudado, dos quais 43,13% ocorreram no estado do Pará. O ano com o maior número consultas e diagnósticos foi 2018, com 370 e 350 casos, respectivamente. O perfil dos indivíduos seguiu o seguinte padrão: gênero feminino (84,26%), raça parda (63,03%), idade entre 40 a 59 anos (44,69%), ensino fundamental incompleto (30,54%), confirmação microscópica (97,93), cirurgia como principal protocolo terapêutico (30,21%) e o adenocarcinoma papilar como principal tipo histológico (42,05%). Conclusão: Ao proporcionar o conhecimento acerca do perfil da população acometida, este estudo possibilita a implantação de estratégicas para a prevenção e controle da doença na região.
Green method synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Ficus religiosa plant leaves extract and their evaluation for anti-cancer activity in Human Lung Adenocarcinoma A549 cells
Authors: Meshram Rahul , Shinde Sakshi , Dongre Utpal
Published: August 2024

Due to low surface area and minimum possible state of energy, spherical nanoparticles are preferable over nanoparticles of other shapes. Use of nanoparticles in cancer therapy is an emerging field with wide varieties of applications. But, to retain within the cell for optimum anticancer activity, synthesized nanoparticles are required to be in proper shape and size. Plant phytochemicals reduce and cap metal ions to produce nanoparticles of different shapes and sizes. In this study, silver nanoparticles were synthesised using Ficus religiosa plant leaves aqueous extract. Synthesised material was characterised using Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive X Ray analysis (EDAX), Transmission Electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy techniques. FTIR analysis showed presence of varied phytochemicals. SEM analysis of the sample elucidated morphological characteristics of the material while elemental analysis through EDAX technique reported silver metal ions in synthesised sample. TEM analysis confirmed nanoparticles size ranging from 21-27 nm. Result of the study showed decreased cell viability of A549 cells when treated with the green method to synthesise silver nanoparticles.
Assessing the Efficacy of Organic and Chemical Treatments for Varroa Mite Control in Macedonian Apiaries
Authors: Karapetkovska-Hristova Vesna , Treneski Valentino , Pavlović Ivan , Mustafa Syed Khalid
Published: August 2024

Varroa destructor infestations pose a significant global threat to honeybee colonies, affecting bee populations and honey production. The purpose of this study is to assess the performance of Apis mellifera L. honeybee colonies under various control methods with a particular focus on critical parameters like mite dewdrop, honey production and colony growth. The study took place in a normal apiary in the Pelister district for a year from April 2021 to March 2022. There were three treatment groups: Group A got Amitraz (a chemical treatment), group M got formic acid (an organic treatment) and group K got nothing (a control group) to see how the treatments affected the bees. Regular monitoring assessed parameters including dropped mites and Varroa infestation levels with honey production evaluated seasonally. The results showed that both chemical and organic treatments successfully decreased the levels of Varroa mite infestation compared to the control group, while also noting differences in colony growth and honey production. The Amitraz treatment did prevent the mites from dropping, but it also slowed down the young's development. On the other hand, the formic acid treatment kept the brood's development healthy, suggesting that it might be a better way to get rid of varroa. This study shows how important it is to think about how treatments affect important colony parameters. It also calls for more research like longterm observations, to fully understand how treatments affect the health, development and longevity of bee families which will eventually lead to the creation of more effective combined pest control methods.
Pre-clinical evaluation of neuroprotective effect of Albizzia lebbeck bark extract in Cuprizone induced Multiple sclerosis
Authors: Shirode Devendra S. , Gavit Ashwini M.
Published: August 2024

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex and debilitating autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS), affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Despite significant advances in the understanding of its pathogenesis, an effective cure for MS remains elusive. Current treatments are often associated with adverse side effects and limited long-term efficacy. Therefore, there is a growing need for novel therapeutic strategies that can offer both neuroprotection and remyelination. Herbal medicine has emerged as a promising avenue in this regard, with various natural extracts showing potential in preclinical MS models. Among these, Albizia lebbeck bark extract has garnered attention due to its reputed anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. In this research study, we explore the preclinical evaluation of Albizia lebbeck bark extract in cuprizone-induced MS, aiming to shed light on its therapeutic potential and possible mechanisms of action.
Predicting the spread of harmful substances in a water body during bulk discharge of untreated wastewater using mathematical modeling methods
Authors: Гасилов В.С. , Тучкова О.А. , Хайруллина Л.И. , Хайруллин И.Р.
Published: August 2024

Вопросы обеспечения безопасности окружающей среды в результате развития промышленных предприятий всегда очень актуальны. Развитие технологий и применение промышленными предприятиями в технологическом процессе различного вида оборудования вызывают реальную угрозу загрязнения водоемов сточными водами, которые содержат вредные и опасные вещества. Это в свою очередь может нанести колоссальный вред флоре и фауне водоемов. Поэтому очень важно определить возможные последствия техногенных чрезвычайных ситуаций, что позволит предусмотреть требуемые меры защиты и снизить вероятность загрязнения окружающей среды, в частности водоемов. Для этого используются различные методы математического моделирования. Математические модели с определенной погрешностью позволяют упрощенно описать движение водного потока. Рассмотрены одни из основных математических моделей структуры потоков. Показано на основании каких критериев осуществляется выбор той или иной модели. Представлен способ расчёта концентраций и времени пребывания вредных веществ на определенном участке водного пространства при залповом сбросе неочищенных сточных вод.

The issues of environmental safety as a result of the development of industrial enterprises are always very relevant. Development of technologies, application by industrial enterprises of various types of equipment in the technological process causes a real threat of pollution of water bodies with wastewater, which contains harmful and dangerous substances. This in turn can cause enormous damage to the flora and fauna of water bodies. Therefore, it is very important to determine the possible consequences of man-made emergencies, which will allow to provide the required protection measures and reduce the likelihood of pollution of the environment, in particular water bodies. For this purpose, various methods of mathematical modeling are used. Mathematical models with a certain error allow simplified description of water flow movement. Some of the basic mathematical models of the structure of flows are considered. It is shown on the basis of what criteria the choice of one or another model is made. The method of calculation of concentrations and residence time of harmful substances in a certain area of water space at volley discharge of untreated wastewater is presented.