bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La migración latinoamericana hacia Estados Unidos, una pieza (¿clave?) en el ajedrez geopolítico y geoestratégico de la potencia norteamericana
Authors: Zarur Osorio Alejandro
Published: February 2023

Sobre la base de que el gobierno de los Estados Unidos ha optado por no comprender que la migración latinoamericana hacia su territorio es un fenómeno histórico, complejo y multifactorial, de cuyo devenir este país no es ajeno,Alfredo Jalife-Rahme expone que esa postura ha dado por resultado la conformación de una suerte de espejo negro en el que desde los supremos poderes políticos y económicos hasta un sector cada vez más amplio de la sociedad estadounidense no pueden verse (porque no quieren verse, porque no les conviene verse) y mucho menos desean comprender los motivos, composición y curso de esa migración, que cuando se da de manera irregular está plagada de peligros, amenazas y violencias hacia la vida, dignidad, derechos y libertades de las personas que no tienen otra opción para encausar su periplo, el que muchas veces inician no como una opción meditada sino como la única alternativa ante las condiciones sociales, económicas y políticas prevalecientes en su país de origen, o ante aquellas circunstancias derivadas de fenómenos naturales y de violencias que alcanzan proporciones tan devastadoras que les cancelan ahí las posibilidades de una vida digna.
AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF THE NEXUS OF HEALTH CARE EXPENDITURES, EDUCATION EXPENDITURES, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Authors: Isah Samaila Nitte
Published: February 2023

This study investigated the nexus between economic growth, health and education expenditure in Nigeria, using time series data for the period of 28 years (1990-2018). The study adopted the use of the Philips-Pheron test for unit root, ARDL bound test procedure to co-integration, and OLS method to estimate the relationship of the parameters used in the study. The findings revealed that all variables are stationary at first level I(1), there is a long-run relationship between economic growth, health, and education expenditure, and both education and health expenditures are good determinants of growth as revealed by the regression result. The study concluded that recurrent expenditures on health and education are required for economic growth and development, which thus affects the standard of living and life expectancy which goes a long way in contributing to aggregate output. Therefore, the study calls for the urgent need for policymakers to ensure budgetary allocations on education and health are given preeminence.
KEYWORDS: Economic growth, health and education expenditure, Cointegration.
ANALISIS ASAS PELAYANAN PUBLIK PADA PUSKESMAS SUNGAI SEMBILAN KOTA DUMAI
Authors: Fitri Madhani Asiah , Mirza Dede , Latip
Published: February 2023

Puskesmas merupakan unit pelaksanaan teknis yang menyelenggarakan upaya kesehatan yang bersifat menyeluruh, terpadu, merata, dapat diterima dan terjangkau oleh masyarakat dengan peran serta aktif masyarakat dan menggunakan hasil pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi guna mencapai derajat kesehatan yang optimal tanpa mengabaikan mutu pelayanan kepada perorangan. Puskesmas Sungai Sembilan merupakan Unit Pelayanan Kesehatan yang bertugas menyelenggarakan pelayanan dimasyarakat di bidang kesehatan. Namun berdasarkan penelitian yang penulis lakukan masih ditemukan beberapa gejala masalah yaitu waktu pelayanan belum sesuai dengan aturan yang telah ditetapkan dan masih kurangnya sarana dan prasarana yang ada di Puskesmas Sungai Sembilan Kota Dumai.Berdasarkan gejala masalah tersebut dapat ditarik rumusan masalah yaitu Bagaimana Asas Pelayanan Publik pada Puskesmas Sungai Sembilan Kota Dumai. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Asas Pelayanan Publik pada Puskesmas Sungai Sembilan Kota Dumai, untuk mengetahui faktor pendukung dan penghambat pelaksanaan Asas Pelayanan Publik pada Puskesmas Sungai Sembilan Kota Dumai.Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Teori Komarudin (2014:26) tentang asas pelayanan publik dengan indikator Transparansi, Akuntabilitas, Kondisional, Partisipatif, Kesamaan Hak, Keseimbangan Hak dan Kewajiban. Populasi dan sampel pada penelitian ini adalah pegawai dan masyarakat dengan pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik sensus sampling untuk pegawai dan teknik incidental sampling untuk masyarakat. Jenis data penelitian yaitu angket dan wawancara dan teknik pengolahan data menggunakan pengukuran Rating Scale.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kategori baik. Menggunakan 6 indikator dan 18 sub indikator dengan responden sebanyak 156 orang responden. Dan total skor 6.158 berada pada rentang skor 5.616 – 8.424 dengan persentase 73,10%. Adapun faktor pendukung dalam penelitian ini adalah adanya transparansi dalam pelaksanaan pelayanan publik pada Puskesmas Sungai Sembilan Kota Dumai dan Keseimbangan Hak dan Kewajiban pada Puskesmas Sungai Sembilan Kota Dumai. Sedangkan faktor penghambatnya yaitu masih kurangnya kemampuan organisasi dalam menyediakan sarana dan prasarana pelayanan yang memadai dan kurangnya kesesuaian antara waktu pelayanan yang ditetapkan dengan realisasi dilapangan..
ANALISIS PELAYANAN PUBLIK PADA KANTOR KELURAHAN SUKAJADI KECAMATAN DUMAI KOTA KOTA DUMAI
Authors: Ferza Disa Noreen , Aditiya Variza
Published: February 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: (1)Untuk mengetahui Analisis Pelayanan Publik pada Kantor Kelurahan Sukajadi Kecamatan Dumai Kota Kota Dumai, (2)Untuk mengetahui faktor pendukung dan penghambat Analisis Pelayanan Publik pada Kantor Kelurahan Sukajadi Kecamatan Dumai Kota Kota Dumai. Dalam memberikan pelayanan peran aparatur sangatlah penting, aparatur pemerintah harus melayani masyarakat dengan baik, ramah dan sopan serta tepat waktu sehingga masyarakat yang melakukan pelayanan merasa puas dengan pelayanan yang diberikan. Namun berdasarkan observasi penulis, masih ditemukan gejala masalah yaitu: Masih ditemukan kurang ketetapan waktu dalam penyelesaian pelayanan administrasi dan Masih ditemukan pegawai yang tidak disiplin pada jam kerja. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Menurut Fitzsimmons dan Fitzsimmons dalam Sinambela (2017:7). Populasi ini adalah seluruh pegawai dan Masyarakat Kelurahan Kecamatan Dumai Kota Kota Dumai dan pengambilan sampel penelitian untuk pegawai menggunakan sensus sampling dan untuk masyarakat menggunakan sampling insidental. Teknik pengumpulan data meliputi angket dan wawancara dengan analisa data menggunakan Statistik Deskriptif dengan skala pengukuran Rating Scale. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang penulis lakukan menunjukkan bahwa pelayanan publik pada Kantor Kelurahan Sukajadi Kecamatan Dumai Kota Kota Dumai berada pada katagori Baik, dimana dari 51 responden dengan 5 indikator pelayanan publik total skor keseluruhan variabel ini yaitu 1.540 yang dinyatakan Baik dengan Persentase 67,10%. Adapun faktor pendukung dalam Penelitian ini  yaitu adanya  Responsiveness dan Assurance dalam pelayanan publik pada Kantor Kelurahan Sukajadi Kecamatan Dumai Kota Kota Dumai. Sedangkan faktor penghambat yaitu masih kurangnya Reliability  dan Tangibles yang dimiliki dalam pelayanan publik pada Kantor Kelurahan Sukajadi Kecamatan Dumai Kota Kota Dumai
ANALISIS STANDAR PELAYANAN PUBLIK PADA KANTOR CAMAT DUMAI BARAT KOTA DUMAI
Authors: Refdi  , Hadi Khaz Fitra , Erinaldi  , Adila Wafa
Published: February 2023

Pelayanan publik merupakan hasil dari penyelenggaraan organisasi. Insatansi pemerintah yang menyelenggarakan pelayanan publik diantaranya adalah Kantor Camat Dumai Barat Kota Dumai. Namun berdasarkan pengamatan penulis, ditemukannya masalah pada waktu pelayanan yang belum sesuai aturan yang t diterapkan dan masih kurangnya ketepatan waktu dalam penyelesaian pelayanan yang menjadi kebijakan dalam pengurusan suatu produk yang diinginkan. Serta masih ditemukan sarana dan prasarana yang belum mendukung dalam pemberian pelayanan kepada masyarakat. Berdasarkan gejala masalah tersebut dapat ditarik rumusan masalah yaitu bagaimana standar pelayanan publik pada Kantor Camat Dumai Barat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui standar pelayanan publik, untuk mengetahui faktor pendukung dan penghambat pelaksanaan standar pelayanan publik pada Kantor Camat Dumai Barat Kota Dumai. Pada penelitian ini penulis menggunakan metode kualitatif yang mendeskripsikan tentang pelaksanaan standar pelayanan publik dengan telaah kajian berdasarkan teori sebagai acuan pokok.  Riset ini menggunakan teori Mukarom, pelayanan publik terdiri dari aspek alur pelayanan, rentang waktu penyelesaian, biaya, produk pelayanan,  sarana-prasarana, dan kapabilitas petugas (kompetensi), (Mukarom & Laksana, 2015).
PENGARUH SERVICE QUALITY TERHADAP KEPUASAN DAN KEPERCAYAAN MASYARAKAT PADA KANTOR KELURAHAN MUNDAM KECAMATAN MEDANG KAMPAI
Authors: Zia Ibhar Muhalida , Sari Nurmala , Suryani Lili , Cantika Putri Tengku
Published: February 2023

Pada era organisasi modern pelayanan publik menjadi berharga karena merupakan proses dimana ada orang yang dilayani, melayani dan jenis pelayanan yang diberikan. Peran penting pelayanan publik ada pada setiap jenjang instansi pemerintah agar dapat mendekatkan pelayanan publik kepada masyarakat. Sebagai suatu kewajiban instansi pemerintah pelayanan publik dituntut memberikan pelayanan berkualitas bagi masyarakat yang merupakan sebagai suatu kewajiban yang harus dipenuhi oleh pemerintah dalam rangka memberikan kepuasan yang optimal bagi masyarakat pengguna layanan. Penelitian dilakukan di kantor kelurahan mundam kecamatan medang kampai. Tujuannya adalah untuk mengetahui efek langsung dari Dimensi dari SERVICE QUALITY yaitu Tangible, Emphaty, Reliability, Responsivennes dan Assurance terhadap kepuasan dan kepercayaan masyarakat. Penelitian ini mengambil Sampel sebanyak 100 orang. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis SEM (Structural Equation Modelling). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh Tangible, Emphaty, Reliability, Responsivennes dan Assurance terhadap kepuasan masyarakat dan. Sedangkan Emphaty dan Assurance  tidak berpengaruh terhadap kepercayaan masyarakat dan terdapat pengaruh antara variabel kepuasan masyarakat terhadap kepercayaan masyarakat , semakin tinggi tingkat kepuasan masyarakat maka akan meningkatkan kepercayaan masyarakat
Ticking the Hohfeldian Box
Authors: Auranen Maiju
Published: February 2023

The famous box-ticking device known as the Hohfeldian scheme has been used to analyze various types of legal phenomena, and stating the schemes usability is almost a platitude. However, this article presents how advantageous the scheme is within the ever-growing legal regime related to information rights. Using trade secrets and their regulation by the European Union’s Trade Secret Directive as an relatively established example, this article depicts how the Hohfeldian scheme assists in defining the subject matter of trade secret protection and the parties’ rights and obligations with precision, thus offering an example of how there is not only one right holder within the trade secret right context, but actually the trade secret remedy structure distributes several Hohfeldian basic positions to various subjects. However, when applying the scheme, the sui generis definition of trade secrets and their nature as an information right requires the scheme to be applied meticulously.
Adopting a Rights-Based Approach to Sport Mega-Event Volunteering
Authors: Ong Faith , Lockstone-Binney Leonie
Published: February 2023

Volunteers and volunteering is critically important to the successful hosting of mega-events. The debate around volunteers and sport mega-events (SMEs) has been overwhelmingly positive, with little critique in respect of human rights issues. This article seeks to explore the discourse
surrounding volunteers as part of the mega-event workforce. Using case study examples from three Olympic Games hosted post-2000, partially aligned to McGillivray et al.'s rights-based model for SME governance, critical discourse analysis discerned three themes in the dominant discourse: Program
over Democracy, Valorization of Sacrifice, and Managerialist Organizers. The article goes on to explore the implications of each for providing SME organizers scope to diminish the personal agency of SME volunteers. Research propositions relating to governance, voice, engagement, support, and
formalization are advanced, as well as practitioner recommendations for adopting a rights-based agenda of SME volunteering.
Vídeo interactivo en la enseñanza superior
Authors: Castro-Valdivia Mariano , Vázquez-Fariñas María
Published: February 2023

The irruption of ICT in university education has allowed the development of mobile learning. In this context, the authors of this paper analyse how the use of interactive video tools is a useful instrument in Higher Education and in the assessment of competences. For this purpose, they use the video editing tool Edpuzzle in some of the practice groups of the Economic History course of the Degree in Business Administration and Management at the University of Jaén. The teaching innovation experience has been carried out during the first four-month period of the academic year 2021-2022.
Educación STEM en la infancia: percepciones del profesorado
Authors: Fuertes Camacho M. Teresa , Fernández Morilla Mónica
Published: February 2023

The skills promoted by STEM education are part of basic literac,y and some countries are beginning to recognise their importance in the educational policies of the stage of children from 3 to 6 years old, to develop critical thinking and scientific skills. In this exploratory research, early childhood education teachers were asked about issues related to the meaning, skills, types of activities, needs, obstacles and challenges to integrate it in early childhood education classrooms, as well as about the possibilities of cooking workshops as a laboratory for STEM education.
Diseño de un prototipo modular para monitoreo de signos vitales en pacientes críticos
Authors: Hernández Guevara Leopoldo , Pimentel Hernández Karen S.
Published: February 2023

Advances in the design of vital signs monitors are verified in the improvement of components, transmission and storage in databases, however, the operating principle remains similar to the original. It is a fact that developing countries have been consumers of technology, with little development in the field of design. This research deals with the development of a vital signs monitor prototype and its validation; using specific accessible components and modular designs for its design, identifying the future challenges of design in the health area in our country.
Prototipo de Vigilancia Global de Salud Pública para toma de decisiones
Authors: Mejia Huayhua Jose Carlos , Mestas Escarcena Carlos Alberto , Silva Fernández Jesús Martín
Published: February 2023

PerúInitially implement the global surveillance process for decision-making in public health organizations in the Arequipa-Peru region using a business intelligence process prototype in order to quickly develop all activities and process a sample of health data. of the Arequipa region to generate results with visual analysis indica-tors to generate health conclusions and with this base, make appropriate decisions as part of the surveillance tasks, in this case identify if it is a pandemic and, if immunity of some kind is exhibited, for effective improvement purposes.
Experiencias de conciliación y cuidados durante la COVID-19 de investigadoras de la universidad de Granada
Authors: Valenzuela-Vela Lorena , Reyes Ruiz de Peralta Natalia , Gallardo-Nieto Elena
Published: February 2023

This article is based on the research project “Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and confinement on female researchers in the Social Sciences area of the University of Granada from a gender perspective” (2021/GR/UIG/000001). This study used a qualitative method, with an in-depth and semi-structured interviews to focus on the results obtained on the emotional impact, showing the different repercussions according to the different situations; the conciliation, concluding that the transformations of the spaces and of the time that telework supposed, have been negative; and care tasks, in which feminist practices have been incorporated to alleviate inequalities.
Nuotolinių konsultacijų veiksmingumas, kontroliuojant arterinę hipertenziją
Authors: Jankauskaitė Greta , Šaflerytė Aušra , Malašauskienė Alvyda , Karčauskienė Birutė , Aladaitienė Greta , Januškevičius Vidmantas
Published: February 2023

Tyrimo tikslas. Įvertinti nuotolinių konsultacijų veiksmingumą, gydant arterinę hipertenziją. Tyrimo metodai. Mokslinių publikacijų buvo ieškoma naudojant „PubMed“ duomenų bazę. Atrinkti klinikiniai tyrimai, kuriuose vertinama nuotolinių konsultacijų reikšmė, sergant arterine hipertenzija, ir gauti rezultatai lyginami su kontroline grupe. Rezultatai. Pagal atmetimo ir įtraukimo kriterijus atrinkti aštuoni klinikiniai tyrimai. Iš analizuotų tyrimų penkiuose tyrimuose nustatyti statistiškai reikšmingi pokyčiai tarp nuotolinių konsultacijų ir kontrolinių grupių, vertinant sistolinio ir diastolinio arterinio kraujospūdžio sumažėjimą. Dviejuose tyrimuose statistiškai reikšmingai sumažėjo tik sistolinis kraujospūdis. Viename tyrime statistiškai reikšmingo kraujospūdžio pokyčio, lyginant su kontroline grupe, nenustatyta. Išvados. Nuotolinės intervencijos, gydant arterinę hipertenziją, leidžia statistiškai reikšmingai sumažinti vidutinį sistolinį ir diastolinį arterinį kraujo spaudimą.
Alergija maistui
Authors: Kudzytė Jolanta
Published: February 2023

Nepageidaujamos reakcijos į maistą yra labai dažnos, tačiau vykstantis imuninis atsakas, vadinama alergija maistui, sudaro tik labai nedidelę šių reakcijų dalį. Alergijos maistui paplitimas priklauso nuo amžiaus (dažnai pasitaiko vaikams, retai suaugusiesiems) bei mitybos įpročių. Taigi, įvairių autorių duomenimis, alergija maistui atsiranda 8–10 proc. vaikų ir 2–4 proc. suaugusiųjų. Tačiau tarp atopiniu dermatitu sergančių vaikų alergija maistui pasitaiko žymiai dažniau – net 30–40 proc. vaikų ir 20 proc. suaugusiųjų.
Analyze the growth of Pleurotus florida under different incubated conditions
Authors: Sadhana B. , Mutheeswari U.
Published: February 2023

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AGE WISE YOGA MODULES FOR SCHOOLS IN TUNE WITH NEP 2020 FRAMEWORK
Authors: Swapna JK , Nagarajan Karuna
Published: February 2023

The search for new and improved methods of education continues, as it has through ages. With the application of yoga, it seems as though a breakthrough is about to take place. Words by the great philosopher Aristotle “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all", signifies the need to educate our children with heart and soul which could be only possible through Yoga. Yoga is not a mere physical activity but an ancient science which helps in overall development (Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual and Societal) of anyone following it in their lifestyle. Especially when taught to kids from a young age, a phenomenal change in their personality could be observed which helps in constructing a better society. This paper discusses the benefits of adding Yoga in School children in all aspects according to the bifurcation of ages formulated by NEP 2020. It lists out different kinds of practices to be introduced step by step as the student is promoted to higher class.
Compassionate Love in Marital Satisfaction among Married
Couples between the ages of 25-60 in the Kandy District
Authors: Amathullah A. S. , Ponnamperuma L.
Published: February 2023

Background: Compassionate love plays an important role in marital satisfaction. The success of a marriage is disrupted due to factors such as a lack of support, and nurturance by partners, and not being able to share each other’s feelings freely which have led to stress, depression, divorce, and suicide. The current study identified three age categories namely young-aged couples, middle-aged couples, and old-aged couples.
Objective: The current study aims to identify whether compassionate love leads to marital satisfaction in the three age categories.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using 242 married couples through convenient sampling in the Kandy District. Data were collected by completing the Compassionate Love Scale for Specific Close Other and ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (online), and the responses were recorded individually. The linear regression analysis was carried out using SPSS version 25. Ethical approval (KIU/ERC/21/13) was obtained from the Ethics Review Committee of KIU.
Findings: The sample included three different age categories namely, young-aged couples (54.1%, n=131), middle-aged couples (28.1%, n=68), and old-aged couples (17.8%, n=43). The result revealed that there is a weak positive significant correlation between compassionate love and marital satisfaction in young-aged couples, middle-aged couples, and old-aged couples with (r=0.34, p<0.01 (M=28.9 SD=±3.07), r=0.26, p =0.027 (M=43.8 SD=±4.17), r=0.357, p=0.019 (M=54.8 SD=±2.63) respectively.
Conclusion: The findings showed that although compassionate love is correlated with marital satisfaction in the three age categories, the relationship is not very strong.

Compassionate Love in Marital Satisfaction among Married Couples between the Ages of 25-60 in Kandy District
SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL AND IMPORTANT: ECONOMIES AND FIRMS TRADING IN DIGITAL SERVICES
Authors: Kerner Riina , Kitsing Meelis
Published: February 2023

Although many firms operate on global digital platforms, small countries and firms also play an essential role at the national level, especially during crises and the slowdown in globalization. This research investigates trade patterns in digital services at the country and firm level and identifies challenges in this area in providing new information and tools to startup mentors and policymakers, who need more evidence for national authorities to develop mentorship and digital programmes. The study also contributes to transaction cost theory, explaining how it is possible to reduce transaction costs. The methodology involves using quantitative and experimental methods, logistic regression for firms and correspondence analysis for countries. The WTO dataset was used to visualise trade in services data and to interpret clusters of digitalised countries. Interestingly, Estonia stands apart from other post-socialist countries in terms of digital services exports, being among smaller countries and hosting the highest concentration of startups per capita. The firmlevel analysis revealed that firms trading in digital services differ from others – being smaller, more focused on exports and more often controlled by non-residents. The study encourages investments in small countries and small firms that trade successfully in digital services.
An Earth-sized Planet around an M5 Dwarf Star at 22 pc
Authors: Hirano Teruyuki , Dai Fei , Livingston John H. , Grziwa Sascha , Lam Kristine W. F. , Kasagi Yui , Narita Norio , Ishikawa Hiroyuki Tako , Miyakawa Kohei , Serrano Luisa M. , Matsumoto Yuji , Kokubo Eiichiro , Kimura Tadahiro , Ikoma Masahiro , Winn Joshua N. , Wisniewski John P. , Harakawa Hiroki , Teng Huan-Yu , Cochran William D. , Fukui Akihiko , Gandolfi Davide , Guenther Eike W. , Hori Yasunori , Ikuta Kai , Kawauchi Kiyoe , Knudstrup Emil , Korth Judith , Kotani Takayuki , Krishnamurthy Vigneshwaran , Kudo Tomoyuki , Kurokawa Takashi , Kuzuhara Masayuki , Luque Rafael , Mori Mayuko , Nishikawa Jun , Omiya Masashi , Orell-Miquel Jaume , Palle Enric , Persson Carina M. , Redfield Seth , Serabyn Eugene , Smith Alexis M. S. , Takahashi Aoi , Takarada Takuya , Ueda Akitoshi , Van Eylen Vincent , Vievard Sébastien , Tamura Motohide , Sato Bun’ei
Published: February 2023

We report on the discovery of an Earth-sized transiting planet (R

p
= 1.015 ± 0.051 R
⊕) in a P = 4.02 day orbit around K2-415 (EPIC 211414619), an M5V star at 22 pc. The planet candidate was first identified by analyzing the light-curve data obtained by the K2 mission, and it is here shown to exist in the most recent data from TESS. Combining the light curves with the data secured by our follow-up observations, including high-resolution imaging and near-infrared spectroscopy with IRD, we rule out false-positive scenarios, finding a low false-positive probability of 2 × 10−4. Based on IRD’s radial velocities of K2-415, which were sparsely taken over three years, we obtain a planet mass of 3.0 ± 2.7 M
⊕ (M

p
< 7.5 M
⊕ at 95% confidence) for K2-415b. Being one of the lowest-mass stars (≈0.16 M
⊙) known to host an Earth-sized transiting planet, K2-415 will be an interesting target for further follow-up observations, including additional radial velocity monitoring and transit spectroscopy.
Long-term Stability of Planetary Systems Formed from a Transitional Disk
Authors: Bowens Rory , Shannon Andrew , Dawson Rebekah , Dong Jiayin
Published: February 2023

Transitional disks are protoplanetary disks with large and deep central holes in the gas, possibly carved by young planets. Dong & Dawson simulated systems with multiple giant planets that were capable of carving and maintaining such gaps during the disk stage. Here we continue their simulations by evolving the systems for 10 Gyr after disk dissipation and compare the resulting system architecture to observed giant planet properties, such as their orbital eccentricities and resonances. We find that the simulated systems contain a disproportionately large number of circular orbits compared to observed giant exoplanets. Large eccentricities are generated in simulated systems that go unstable, but too few of our systems go unstable, likely due to our demand that they remain stable during the gas-disk stage to maintain cavities. We also explore whether transitional-disk inspired initial conditions can account for the observed younger ages of 2:1 resonant systems orbiting mature host stars. Many simulated planet pairs lock into a 2:1 resonance during the gas-disk stage, but those that are disrupted tend to be disrupted early, within the first 10 Myr. Our results suggest that systems of giant planets capable of carving and maintaining transitional disks are not the direct predecessors of observed giant planets, either because the transitional disk cavities have a different origin or another process is involved, such as convergent migration that packs planets close together at the end of the transitional disk stage.
Intense Whistler-mode Waves at Foreshock Transients: Characteristics and Regimes of Wave−Particle Resonant Interaction
Authors: Shi Xiaofei , Liu Terry , Artemyev Anton , Angelopoulos Vassilis , Zhang Xiao-Jia , Turner Drew L.
Published: February 2023

Thermalization and heating of plasma flows at shocks result in unstable charged-particle distributions that generate a wide range of electromagnetic waves. These waves, in turn, can further accelerate and scatter energetic particles. Thus, the properties of the waves and their implication for wave−particle interactions are critically important for modeling energetic particle dynamics in shock environments. Whistler-mode waves, excited by the electron heat flux or a temperature anisotropy, arise naturally near shocks and foreshock transients. As a result, they can often interact with suprathermal electrons. The low background magnetic field typical at the core of such transients and the large wave amplitudes may cause such interactions to enter the nonlinear regime. In this study, we present a statistical characterization of whistler-mode waves at foreshock transients around Earth’s bow shock, as they are observed under a wide range of upstream conditions. We find that a significant portion of them are sufficiently intense and coherent (narrowband) to warrant nonlinear treatment. Copious observations of background magnetic field gradients and intense whistler wave amplitudes suggest that phase trapping, a very effective mechanism for electron acceleration in inhomogeneous plasmas, may be the cause. We discuss the implications of our findings for electron acceleration in planetary and astrophysical shock environments.
The Italian lichens dataset from the TSB herbarium (University of Trieste)
Authors: Conti Matteo , Nimis Pier Luigi , Tretiach Mauro , Muggia Lucia , Moro Andrea , Martellos Stefano
Published: February 2023

The "Herbarium Universitatis Tergestinae" (TSB), with a total of ca. 50,000 specimens, includes the largest modern collection of lichens in Italy, with 25,796 samples collected from all over the country since 1984, representing 74% of all taxa known to occur in Italy. Almost all specimens have been georeferenced “a posteriori”. The dataset is available through GBIF, as well as in ITALIC, the Information System of Italian Lichens.

The TSB Herbarium hosts the largest modern lichen collection in Italy, with a total of ca. 50,000 specimens. This dataset contains all of the 25,796 specimens collected within the administrative borders of Italy. Amongst them, 98% are georeferenced and 87% have the date of collection. The dataset includes several type specimens (isotypes and holotypes) and exsiccata.
First insights in terrestrial mammals monitoring in the Candelaria and Machay Reserves in the Ecuadorian Tropical Andes
Authors: Reyes-Puig Juan , Reyes-Puig Carolina , Pacheco-Esquivel Jessica , Recalde Santiago , Recalde Fausto , Recalde Darwin , Salazar Jordy , Peña Eduardo , Paredes Silvia , Robalino Marina , Flores Fernanda , Paredes Vladimir , Sailema Edelina , Ríos-Alvear Gorky
Published: February 2023

Habitat disturbance leads to biodiversity decline and modifications in the landscape structure and composition, affecting both dispersal movements and ecological processes at different temporal and spatial scales. The Ecuadorian Tropical Andes harbour suitable habitats for the distribution of a wide variety of species; however, there is a lack of studies focused on mammal diversity and its association with the habitat attributes in the central-eastern slopes. Here, we reported the diversity of terrestrial mammals recorded between 2019 and 2021 in a camera-trap monitoring study in the Candelaria and Machay reserves in the upper basin of the Pastaza River, Ecuador. We performed site-occupancy probability analysis to assess the influence of spatial variables in the species’ occurrence and also, based on natural marks, we reported preliminary findings in Andean bear individual identification. We detected 22 species of terrestrial mammals. Alpha diversity was similar between reserves with slightly higher species richness in Machay. Evenness indices showed unequal species distribution, with the Andean bear and domestic dogs exhibiting greater dominance. In addition, species composition was dissimilar between reserves, where the species turnover mostly explained the beta diversity. We observed that Andean bear and puma detections increased according to the natural vegetation cover. Conversely, domestic dogs were frequently detected in cells with an increasing proportion of pastures and crops. Additionally, we identified 26 Andean bears and six individuals recaptured during our study. Our results caution about the disturbance derived from human activities since we recorded unprecedented detections of domestic dogs in wild habitats. Nonetheless, it highlights the importance of private conservation areas (e.g. Candelaria, Machay and others) for supporting the occurrence and dispersal of terrestrial mammal species between larger areas in the upper basin of the Pastaza River.
Studies on Manna ash (Fraxinus ornus L.) In Bulgaria
Authors: Gyudorova Stela
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this publication is to review and analyze the main studies of Manna ash in Bulgaria in or-der to present summarized information and acquire an objective view of the possibilities for proper per-ception of the importance of this local tree species and its use in various aspects of science and practice in our country. The study covers the period from the second half of the 1940s, when the first specialized journals in the field of forest science were published, until 2022. The focus of the study is on publications related directly or indirectly to various aspects of research on manna ash. 

The tracking of the chronology of forestry studies in Bulgaria shows trends towards a change in the perception of Manna ash as an inferior species and the search for its benefits for forestry practice, including rethinking its role from one of a weed species into an adjustable competitor, stimulating the regeneration of oaks and others indigenous species in plantations.

The role of phytocoenological studies, which in relation to the Manna ash communities, both in nat-ural and artificial forest plantations, with its participation have increased in recent years. With their help, it is possible to trace the stages of successions and fluctuations and behavior of Manna ash in xerothermic oak forests and austian pine crops – its ecological-coenotic strategy towards the main tree species.

The studies of Manna ash in Bulgaria in the field of special uses are close to their European ana-logues and in a number of cases overtake them with new data and discoveries, mostly in terms of bio-logically active products and antiallergic agents obtained from this plant species, among which we have world patents. 
Some fixed point results for fuzzy generalizations of Nadler's contraction in b-metric spaces
Authors: Kanwal Shazia , Al Mazrooei Abdullah , Santos-Garcia Gustavo , Gulzar Muhammad
Published: February 2023

The main purpose of this study is to examine the existence of fuzzy fixed points of fuzzy mappings meeting the criteria of some generalized contractions of Nadler's type in the framework of complete b-metric spaces. From the pertinent literature, there are additional previous observations that are provided as corollaries. Our study expands and incorporates several implications that are apparent in this mode and are addressed in considerable literature.
Stochastic linear quadratic optimal tracking control for discrete-time systems with delays based on Q-learning algorithm
Authors: Tan Xufeng , Li Yuan , Liu Yang
Published: February 2023

In this paper, a reinforcement Q-learning method based on value iteration (Ⅵ) is proposed for a class of model-free stochastic linear quadratic (SLQ) optimal tracking problem with time delay. Compared with the traditional reinforcement learning method, Q-learning method avoids the need for accurate system model. Firstly, the delay operator is introduced to construct a novel augmented system composed of the original system and the command generator. Secondly, the SLQ optimal tracking problem is transformed into a deterministic one by system transformation and the corresponding Q function of SLQ optimal tracking control is derived. Based on this, Q-learning algorithm is proposed and its convergence is proved. Finally, a simulation example shows the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.
Integrating a Holistic Enterprise Architecture Pattern
Authors: Trad Antoine
Published: February 2023

This chapter provides recommendations for the integration of various types of patterns. Complex layers of patterns can be assembled in a holistic enterprise architecture pattern (HEAP), which is integrated by using the integration of HEAP (IoHEAP), which can support agile transformation projects. The IoHEAP is based on a layered concept of patterns and an optimized deployment process. An integration patterns model can be used as a template to integrate solution building blocks (SBB), which can be used to implement a variety of types of transformation projects. In this chapter, the focus is on the integration of various pattern types that can be used to deliver adaptable SBBs. SBBs are the backbone of Enterprise architecture (EA)-based transformation projects.
Business Transformation Projects Based on a Holistic Enterprise Architecture Pattern (HEAP)
Authors: Trad Antoine
Published: February 2023

This chapter provides recommendations for classifying and using various types of patterns in a holistic enterprise architecture pattern (HEAP) that can support transformation projects. The HEAP is based on a concise, composite, and layered patterns model. A composite patterns model can be used as a template to instantiate building blocks (BB) to implement a variety of types of transformation projects. In this chapter, the focus is on various pattern standards that can be used in a holistic and adaptable BBs to support an optimal set of enterprise architectures (EA). A patterns-based EA offers BBs, like in civil engineering, that can support colossal and complex projects. For such complex projects, there is a need to create a common denominator pattern, to integrate other standard patterns, in the form of a HEAP, where the HEAP is the backbone of this research and development project (RDP). This RDP proves that the HEAP can be used for building dynamic and flexible EAs.
Business Transformation Projects
Authors: Trad Antoine
Published: February 2023

The role of requirements engineering (RoRE) is central for the implementation of projects in general and is especially crucial for business transformation projects (or simply projects) because transformation activities incur major changes in the existing sets of archaically defined requirements. Requirements engineering (RE) is a complex part of the project because it consists of many related communication, cross-functional knowledge, and dependencies, like the need for RE to interact with executive management, business users, business architects, implementation developers, and other project actors. In this chapter, the authors will try to propose an RoRE concept (RoREC) that can support project managers (or simply managers) in transforming the enterprise and managing RE activities. RE activities are not just about assembling a huge set of business and non-functional requests and features in the form of document(s) and delivering a repository of methodology-based diagram(s).
The Concept of Modularity in the Context of IS/IT Project Outsourcing
Authors: Benazeer Shahzada , Verelst Jan , Huysmans Philip
Published: February 2023

Information systems and/or information technology (IS/IT) outsourcing became a very common practice in developed and emerging economies. Despite IS/IT outsourcing's importance, reports on outsourcing initiatives indicate problematic situations. A large number of IS/IT outsourcing projects are being renegotiated or prematurely terminated, and many IS/IT outsourcing failures are not even publicly reported due to the fear of negative responses from the market and stakeholders. Literature suggests that the IS/IT project outsourcing is a complex maneuver. The concept of modularity has been applied in many other fields in order to manage complexity and enhance agility/flexibility; hence, four cases were analyzed using the lens of modularity in order to understand and identify the relationship between the concept of modularity and IS/IT project outsourcing. The interface aspect of modularity has emerged as the most relevant and identified in all four cases. It implies that the interface aspect should get greater attention when designing/planning a new IS/IT outsourcing project.
Impact of Digitalization on Economic and Social Aspects
Authors: Banerjee Subhanil , Koner Souren , Behera Arakhita , Gupta Suhanee
Published: February 2023

The chapter aims to understand the impact of mobile and broadband subscriptions on the ease of doing business and per 100 people trade volume that might be critical in facing a pandemic of recent type in the future. On the one hand, the ease of doing business has been gaining popularity over the years as an indicator of where to set business. On the other hand, the spread of mobile subscriptions and broadband and their conjugation has significantly impacted modern-day business. Moreover, trade has already proven itself as the engine of growth. With this background, the chapter intends to determine the impact of the digital duo on ease of doing business and per 100 trade volume. The study is holistic in nature. It considered 128 countries in the world regarding the variables ease of doing business ranking (dependent), per 100 capita trade volume (dependent), and per 100 broad brand penetration (independent variable) along with per 100 mobile subscriptions (independent variable) for the years 2019 and 2020, and then opted for a pooled regression analysis with robust standard errors.
Exploring the Enablers of Digital Transformation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Authors: Lokuge Sachithra , Duan Sophia Xiaoxia
Published: February 2023

Recently, digital transformation has attracted much attention of both academics and practitioners. With the advent of digital technologies, small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the capacity to initiate digital transformation initiatives in a similar fashion as the large-sized organizations. The innate characteristics of digital technologies too favor SMEs in initiating digital transformation initiatives. However, the existing the findings on digital transformation in SMEs are limited and remain fragmented. Considering the important financial contribution SMEs can offer to nations and economies, it is timely and relevant to conduct a profound analysis on digital transformation in SMEs. By conducting a comprehensive review of related literature in information systems, management, and business disciplines, this book chapter aims to understand enablers of the digital transformation process in SMEs. The findings introduce internal and external enablers that lead to the success of digital transformation process in SMEs.
Business Model Innovation and Dynamic Capabilities Development in IoT Start-Ups
Authors: Di Toma Paolo , Correggi Cecilia
Published: February 2023

This research addresses the relationship between dynamic capabilities and business model innovation in start-up firms operating in high-technology environments. More specifically, this chapter seeks to explain how and why these companies, which are characterized by a high level of uncertainty and resource scarcity, are able to transform individual managerial capabilities into dynamic capabilities to sense and seize new opportunities and to reconfigure the business model to welcome the change. Findings highlight those specific modes of interaction among the entrepreneurs involved - which are influenced also by a strong sharing of value and objectives - fuel the development of these capabilities. These findings were achieved thanks to the exploration of the phenomenon through a single case study on a start-up which develops internet of things products for the health sector. This research proposes a theoretical advancement about business model innovation in start-ups and explores how and why these companies develop proper dynamic capabilities to do that.
Orchestrating Business Model Innovation
Authors: Løbner Kristian
Published: February 2023

Business model innovation (BMI) is a powerful source of competitive advantage for firms in a dynamic world of increased digitalization. Despite the rise of BMI and the project-based firm as research fields, there is a profound need of unfolding the BMI in the context of the project-based firm. Theoretically, the study contributes with a new theoretical construct, orchestration of BMI, which here is defined as a series of organizational activities, which result in changes to the key elements of a firm's business model and/or the architecture linking these elements. Empirically, the study contributes with insight from a project-based firm in the engineering industry through qualitative analyses of 15 cases characterized by BMI. It is found that BMI in the project-based firm unfolds as iterative and network-centered processes led by entrepreneurial-driven project managers in the opportunistic pursuit of delivering value in innovative ways in concert with top and middle managers.
Managerial Implications of Live Commerce
Authors: Løber Lasse , Svendsen Simon
Published: February 2023

Live commerce uses digital communication technology (e.g., social media) to enable viewers to purchase featured products on their devices while watching a livestream. The purpose of this study is to clarify the considerations and decisions that managers should reflect upon before implementing live commerce as part of their business models. Taking a qualitative approach to investigating three live commerce cases, this chapter builds a theory of the managerial implications of using live commerce as part of a company's business model. The theory consists of 10 sub-dimensions that are connected to three dimensions of live commerce: 1) strategic integration, 2) the live event in practice, and 3) host and viewer alignment. Each sub-dimension includes key considerations that companies can use as a starting point for strategic reflection and discussions prior to implementing live commerce.
Why Your Ego Will Destroy Your Business Plan
Authors: Larsson Allan
Published: February 2023

This chapter provides a look at the impact of manager ego in business planning and business innovation through the lens of a cognitive and linguistic scheme. The author examines how value creation is directly at risk due to poor leadership because of a managerial ego-need. The author also outlines the hazard areas causing cognitive dissonance due to an inflated ego, and the link to the statistics of failed business modelling and business innovation. The chapter will furthermore look at disruption technologies in business innovation in the scope of a linguistic scheme, relating to the managers ego need, and the detrimental impact to value creation, especially in a disruptive business environment.
Dynamic Assessment as a Learning-Oriented Assessment Approach
Authors: Özturan Tuba , Uysal Gürdal Hacer Hande
Published: February 2023

This chapter presents the theoretical background of dynamic assessment (DA) and its praxis with pedagogical suggestions for foreign language writing instructional settings. Resting on Vygotsky's sociocultural theory (1978), DA asserts that there is a need for blending instruction with assessment because of the social interaction's salience on cognition modification. Thus, DA adopts learning-and-learner-based feedback approaches and a present-to-future model of assessment, which rests on reciprocal teacher-learner interaction. Grounding in the need for enlightening DA in an EFL setting, this chapter presents reciprocal interactions between a teacher and four students. The interaction analyses unveil that the teacher has adopted a variety of mediational moves to finely instruct the students and diagnose their microgenesis, and students have displayed various reciprocity acts towards the mediational moves provided to them, which unpacks each student's zone of proximal development. Based on these findings, the chapter ends with suggestions for EFL writing teachers.
Promoting Responsible Research and Innovation in China's Hi-Tech Zones
Authors: Yu Poshan , Shen Xiyan , Hanes Emanuela
Published: February 2023

The establishment of high-tech zones (HTZs) is an important strategic arrangement for the development of high-tech industries in China. As knowledge-intensive areas, HTZs aim to enhance networking as well as innovative and economic performances of firms and regions. There are extensive studies on the factors affecting the economic development of HTZs. But some regulatory gaps remain on the topic of responsible research and innovation (RRI) of HTZs. This chapter expounds the development status of China's HTZs. Case studies will be used for discussion. This chapter finds that the flexibility of RRI practice in China's industrial zones is related to the regional institutional setting, and the existing policy setting will help to strengthen the RRI practice in high-tech industrial zones. Finally, some suggestions are put forward for the development of HTZs in China, hoping to perfect the regulatory framework and promote the research and innovation of China's HTZs.