bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Funcionarios y procuradores en Cortes ante la reforma política de 1976
Authors: Ponce Alberca Julio , Selma Páez Pablo
Published: April 2024

Para llevar a cabo la reforma política de 1976, las Cortes jugaron un papel clave de acuerdo con las Leyes Fundamentales del régimen franquista, pues estas le otorgaban la potestad de la aprobación o rechazo de una hipotética evolución de las mismas. Bajo el impulso y determinación de Adolfo Suárez se sometió a las Cortes el proyecto de Ley para la Reforma Política. El debate parlamentario sobre el proyecto tuvo lugar entre los días 16 y 18 de noviembre. El último día se sometió a votación y el texto fue aprobado por una amplísima mayoría (425 votos de un total de 497 procuradores presentes). Los motivos por los cuales una cámara compuesta de procuradores fieles a la dictadura apoyó mayoritariamente una modificación política que terminaría abriendo las puertas a un cambio de régimen constituyen un tema que siempre ha atraído la atención de especialistas y público. Este artículo pretende esclarecer ese comportamiento aparentemente paradójico a través del estudio de un subgrupo concreto de procuradores: aquellos que eran funcionarios de carrera en su vida profesional.
nueva Lega de Matteo Salvini (2013-2023). Continuidades y rupturas en el discurso político de un partido nacional-populista
Authors: Palacio Martín Jorge del
Published: April 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es señalar las continuidades y rupturas que se han producido en el discurso político de la Lega desde que Matteo Salvini asumió el cargo de secretario federal del partido en 2013. La principal tesis que sostiene este trabajo es que la transformación de la identidad de la Lega promovida por Salvini, sobre todo la nacionalización del discurso del partido ensentido italiano, convive con grandes líneas de continuidad que permiten establecer una identidad clara entre el partido de Bossi y el de Salvini. En particular, este artículo tratará de mostrar que la superación del discurso original de la Lega centrado en la reivindicación territorial y la demanda de mayor autogobierno para la «Padania» no ha llevado al partido a abandonar su condición de partido populista.
“Pela natureza, as veredas e o alimento”: etnobotânica e etnoecologia de Mauritia flexuosa L. e Mauritiella armata (Mart.) Burret em comunidades de veredas do sertão norte mineiro
Authors: Lima Leomar da Silva de , Teixeira Reinaldo Duque Brasil Landulfo , Thé Ana Paula Glinfskoi , Azevedo Islaine Franciely Pinheiro de
Published: April 2024

Mauritia flexuosa e Mauritiella armata são palmeiras definidoras das veredas do norte de Minas Gerais e consideradas espécies-chave pela importância ecológica e valor sociobiocultural para seus povos tradicionais, os veredeiros, que são detentores de Conhecimentos Ecológicos Locais que permeiam sua relação com o ambiente. Contudo, seu direito ao acesso e uso do território é limitado pelas áreas de Unidades de Conservação. Estudos etnobotânicos e etnoecológicos buscam compreender como as pessoas interpretam, classificam e utilizam a flora, criando alternativas produtivas e direcionando o uso de forma sustentável. Este trabalho investigou as formas de uso, manejo e conservação das palmeiras-chave em três comunidades veredeiras na Área de Proteção Ambiental do Rio Pandeiros, município de Bonito de Minas, Norte de Minas Gerais. A partir de uma análise qualitativa, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas, ocorridas após o consentimento prévio dos entrevistados e seguindo normas sanitárias de prevenção à Covid-19. Os dados foram transcritos, analisados e organizados em quadros e ilustrações. Foram entrevistadas 11 mulheres e oito homens, que indicaram a utilização das folhas, pecíolos, frutos e estipes das palmeiras. Os frutos e folhas foram mais representativos, principalmente na alimentação e construção. Nas formas locais de manejo são indicadas técnicas menos danosas, levando em consideração as palmeiras e as veredas. Essas comunidades têm íntima relação com o ambiente e seus conhecimentos podem contribuir para a construção participativa de estratégias de manejo sustentável na APA do Rio Pandeiros. Por essa razão, devem ter assegurado seu direito de acesso e uso sustentável da biodiversidade em seus territórios tradicionais.
Guía de implementación e intercambio de prácticas inclusivas en educación superior
Authors: Escobar Magallanes Karla Mariana , Hernández Loustalot-Laclette Renato
Published: April 2024

La presente Guía de implementación e intercambio de prácticas inclusivas en educación superior es una propuesta para acompañar a Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES) en el camino desarrollar capacidades para la inclusión educativa enfocadas a las personas en situación de discapacidad con el apoyo de la Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo. A lo largo del documento se explica mediante componentes normativos, modelos, listas temáticas, flujos de trabajo, sugerencias y recomendaciones la importancia y la obligación de las Universidades e IES de trabajar por la inclusión educativa para no dejar a nadie fuera de un derecho clave como es la educación. Se propone una alternativa para desarrollar ordenada y sistemáticamente acciones que permitan desarrollar un modelo de educación inclusiva en Universidades e IES, aprovechando el intercambio de prácticas positivas, como herramienta de la cooperación, que han sido realizadas en otros contextos a nivel subnacional e internacional. Esperamos que esta Guía coadyuve a que más Universidades, IES y tomadores de decisiones en materia educativa se sumen al fortalecimiento de capacidades para la inclusión a la diversidad como parte de una cultura institucional comprometida con no dejar a nadie atrás.
Patterns of female and male fertility in Serbia based on the results of the 2022 Census
Authors: Nikitović Vladimir , Magdalenić Ivana , Stanojević Dragan
Published: April 2024

The decades-long low fertility of the population of Serbia is one of the biggest social challenges and a key component of population dynamics in the long term. Recent research suggests that the reduced progression to first and second child poses an increasingly significant challenge to the recovery of the total fertility rate despite the widespread perception that this is a reduction in higher child parity. At the same time, the pronounced gender imbalance in the spatial distribution of the population in their prime reproductive ages accelerates the processes of population aging and poverty in Serbia, despite the policy makers' goals presented through key national strategies regarding the country's sustainable development. Demographic analyses of changes in fertility patterns of the population in Serbia typically refer to females. Limiting the collection and interpretation of fertility data to women may lead to ignoring the specifics of men's reproductive behaviour, or to the assumption that the level, patterns, and changes in fertility do not differ significantly between men and women. The results of the 2022 Census in Serbia for the first time provide an opportunity to assess male fertility and perform a gender-sensitive analysis of fertility patterns. Existing research suggests that male fertility in Europe, especially in Eastern Europe, is lower than female fertility in recent periods, and that male fertility has declined faster than female fertility. Although the analysis of the results of the 2022 Census cannot conclude how this pattern has changed over time in Serbia, it will be very important to determine, from the aspect of pronounced differences in demographic capacities between areas and regions of Serbia that affect the demographic resilience of the country, what (dis)similarities exist between female and male fertility patterns, especially in their spatial distribution and settlement type. The aim of the paper is to identify patterns, correlations and trends in the fertility of the population of Serbia using statistical methods of longitudinal analysis of cohort fertility indicators of men and women - cumulative and specific according to age, birth order of the child, marital status, education and type of settlement based on the special processing of the 2022 Census data. The results will show whether current generations in reproductive age reach, exceed or fall behind the fertility level of previous generations. Also, by comparing these results with those of the 2011 Census, it will be possible to determine whether there have been changes in female fertility patterns in the intercensal period regarding relations between frequency of births, number of live births and mean age of women at birth of first child. The results of the analysis will contribute to a better understanding of the reproductive patterns of the population in Serbia, thus possibly helping in creation of more adequate policy measures in the field of family planning.
Correlates of Premature Mortality in Serbia
Authors: Galjak Marko
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the relationship between premature mortality and various indicators of economic and social development among municipalities of Serbia. I explore how different indicators, especially those linked to economic factors, correlate with indicators of premature mortality rates in Serbia. I conducted a comprehensive correlational analysis using vital statistics, mortality data, and data from the Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit of the Republic of Serbia and other sources. Key social and economic development indicators were selected, such as social cash benefits and air pollution indicators, such as average annual PM2.5 levels. I employed a nonparametric approach to rank correlation, ensuring robustness in the face of potential data distortions. The study primarily focused on standardized rates of potential life years lost and different aspects of avoidable mortality rates (amenable and preventable). My findings revealed surprising patterns. While there was a strong correlation between various forms of premature mortality and the indicators of socioeconomic development, no significant correlation was found between premature mortality and net wage levels in Serbia. A slight negative correlation was observed between the median age of potential life years lost and net wages. The most significant correlation was found between the standardized rate of premature mortality and the percentage of social cash benefits recipients, indicating poverty as a key predictor of premature mortality in Serbia. Additionally, the study discovered unique patterns in premature mortality due to SARS-CoV-2, revealing a negative correlation with typical mortality determinants and a positive correlation with the number of doctors per 1,000 inhabitants. This study highlights poverty as the primary predictor of premature mortality in Serbia, challenging previous assumptions that primarily linked such mortality to economic indicators like net wages. The findings suggest a critical need for a renewed strategic approach to healthcare and poverty reduction, aligning with current health and demographic realities. While the healthcare system shows comparable staffing levels to economically better-positioned countries, it falls short in terms of modern equipment, organization, and specialist availability, notably in the context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. This disparity underscores the urgent need for healthcare infrastructure and training investment, emphasizing primary and secondary prevention strategies. The study also calls attention to the complex interplay between socioeconomic factors and health outcomes, providing a nuanced understanding that can inform future public health policies and interventions in Serbia.
The impact of social mobility on the (re)construction of identity among international students – case study of Serbia
Authors: Vesković Anđelković Milica
Published: April 2024

The presentation starts from the assumption of variability in the perception of personal identity in terms of its constant reconstruction and reshaping under the influence of different social environments with which individuals have interactions. Besides this, it assumes the subsistence of an identity core established during primary socialization. From the perspective of identity change, migrant populations are highly attractive due to the inevitable shift in social context. International students stand out specifically due to their interactions with peers from diverse cultures on campuses and universities where they reside, implying engagement with a multicultural social environment. In the investigation of the reconstruction of identity among international students in this presentation, special emphasis is placed on the influence of their vertical social mobility on the perception and reshaping of identity, as well as on their attitudes toward national identity. The analysis utilizes empirical material collected during 2023 and 2024. Data collection methods involve qualitative approaches (focus groups held in Belgrade and Novi Sad) and quantitative methods, including an online questionnaire conducted among the population of students from Serbia studying abroad or who have returned from education outside Serbia. Social mobility is operationalized through questions regarding the education and occupation of parents, while the perception of identity change is operationalized using questions about their self-assessment of the impact of another environment on the formation of their identity. Preliminary results indicate that the influence of the environment, as well as the sense of progress on the social ladder, significantly impacts the attitude towards identity following the experience of migration. Additionally, it is assumed that a higher degree of mobility also influences a greater disparity in the experience of identity before and after migration, in terms of the need to suppress identity core. The research was conducted as part of the IS-MIGaIN project (International Student Migration in the Serbian Context and (re)construction of Identity: Main Issues and Inputs for policy-making), funded by the Republic of Serbia's Science Fund.
Assessment of the subjective experience of quality of life in Croatian-Roma settlements in Međimurje County (Croatia)
Authors: Šiljeg Silvija , Posavec Ivana
Published: April 2024

The paper analyses the results of a conducted survey on the subjective experience of the quality of life among the Croatian population in selected Croatian-Roma settlements in the demographically most populated Croatian county. The research aims to identify the factors that most significantly impact the quality of life of the majority population in these mixed settlements, in order to define specific guidelines for improving living conditions in Croatian-Roma communities. The methodology involves the application of a bottom-up approach and a questionnaire divided into seven sections: social relations, neighbourhood safety, exposure to crime, spatial segregation, natural environment, overall satisfaction with the quality of life, and socio-economic characteristics of the respondents. The collected data were processed using the SPSS 20.0 software with descriptive statistics and analysis of variance (ANOVA) method. The obtained results revealed that the lowest satisfaction with the quality of life is in the Pribislavec settlement due to pronounced crime and its negative impact on the natural environment. Spatial segregation was found to be present in all Croatian-Roma settlements, especially where the number of Roma population is higher. Respondents proposed a set of measures that could serve as guidelines for decision-makers.
Mortality dissimilarities in the context of demographic aging: the countries of Ex-Yugoslavia
Authors: Miladinov Goran
Published: April 2024

Populations experienced a continued increase in longevity, most countries in the world witness demographic aging where longevity is increased. Generally, mortality declined at all ages, with varying intensities, as a result of heterogeneous factors affecting human lifespan. This paper considers switching regression estimation for six ex-Yugoslavian countries with the specification of a time-varying transition probability model of crude death rate. A two-state Markov switching means VAR estimates is used in which the mean growth rate of crude death rate is subject to regime switching, and where the errors follow a constant transition probability. The data for this study were obtained through a UN database, which consists of the crude mortality rate series containing the log difference of yearly crude mortality rate in the six countries of ex-Yugoslavia for 1990–2021. The results show that the estimates of coefficients on the intercept in the mean equation both differ from zero in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and Slovenia (only for one equation) and are with opposite and statistically significant signs only for Montenegro and Slovenia. For Croatia and Macedonia, these coefficients are not different from zero. As to the transition matrix parameters, it can be seen that only for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia, and partially in Montenegro, increases in the log difference crude death rate are associated with higher probabilities of being in the high crude death rate regime, lowering the transition probability out of regime 1 and increasing the transition probability from regime 2 into regime 1. The transition probability summaries show a higher probability of remaining in the high output state for Macedonia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina (0.96, 0.94, and 0.87, respectively). The higher probability of remaining in the low output state was found in Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro (0.96, 0.87, and 0.56, respectively). The appropriate expected durations in the first regime are approximately 26.41, 16.19, and 7.78 years for Macedonia, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, respectively and 28.30, 7.80, and 2.28 years were the corresponding expected durations in the second regime for Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro, respectively. Therefore, the gain results from the Switching VAR model point out that there are dissimilarities in terms of regime-switching of mortality rate among ex-Yugoslavian countries. Demographic aging will be more rapid and dramatic in the coming period for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia, and partially for Montenegro as a result of the advanced process of population aging and an older population that will determine the average value of crude death rate. On the other hand, as a result of some progress in reducing mortality, the degree of aging will decline in the coming period for Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia.
Changes in the social status of the population in the post-Yugoslav period and the impact on housing in Belgrade
Authors: Jocić Nikola , Budović Aljoša
Published: April 2024

In the post-socialist period, there were many changes in the post-Yugoslav region. The dissolution of the state and the civil war were just some of the most important events. The successor states went through the post-socialist transition at a different pace. The political and economic transition had a significant impact on the social status of the population. According to numerous international urban studies, there is a causal relationship between the social status of the population and the housing situation. Looking at the social status of the population in Belgrade, it is obvious that the social status decreases from the centre to the periphery. The housing situation in Belgrade is very heterogeneous. First, there is a historical centre filled with buildings from different eras: from the pre-World War II period, from the socialist period and from the post-socialist period. Secondly, there are socialist neighbourhoods that surround the historic core of the city. Finally, there are the neighbourhoods on the periphery, which are mostly informally built. The withdrawal of the state and the reintroduction of market mechanisms in the housing sector, drastic proportions of owner-occupied housing, the expansion of illegal construction activity, international isolation during the 1990s and the subsequent reconnection to the global economy, albeit with extremely weakened institutions, characterised post-socialist housing and urban development in Belgrade. Added to this was another wave of demographic pressure from the former Yugoslav republics and Kosovo. Through the lens of social status and housing situation, we observe the patterns of residential segregation in the post-socialist period. Due to the incomparability of statistical data from different periods, we use a combination of sources and research approaches. The first two decades of the post-socialist period were analysed at the level of census units, using data on the education of the population as a proxy for their social status.
Spatial marginalization heterogeneity of bordering area in Republic of Croatia – GIS multicriteria decision analysis approach
Authors: Marić Ivan , Avdić Aida
Published: April 2024

The specific territorial shape and geographic position of the Republic of Croatia (RH) which is a result of dynamic historical-geographical development, has resulted in a very complex land border in a European comparative sense. The RH has a land border with Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), and Montenegro with a total length of over 2,300 km. Borders between the RH, BiH, Serbia, and Montenegro are at the same time state borders and the external border of the European Union (EU). In contemporary border studies, border areas are treated as national but also functional periphery, development margin and areas of pronounced polarization effect. The aim of this research is to determine whether the border areas of the RH fit into the classic centre-periphery development paradigm. Special emphasis of research is placed on the analysis of the spatial heterogeneity of the marginalization in the context of observing the RH borders with other EU members (Slovenia and Hungary) and with Serbia, BiH and Montenegro. In this paper, the GIS-Multicriteria Decision Analysis Method (MCDA) is used to derive the composite marginalization index (GMAR) in five classes (from 1 - extremely non marginalized to 5 - extremely marginalized areas). Due to pronounced processes of centralization driven by urbanization and economic transition, larger urban centres are singled out as non-marginalized (prosperous) areas, while moving away from them the degree of marginalization increases. Such a development pattern points to pronounced relations between the centre and the periphery, which are further deepened due to various factors of an historical, economic, demographic and functional nature. In general, bordering areas in the RH are classified as extremely marginalized and marginalized. The final GMAR model indicates the existence of spatial inequalities between areas near the EU borders and areas outside the EU borders. The latter are recognized as the most marginalized areas in the RH. Future research on the marginalization of border areas will also include qualitative research methods with the aim of increasing and verifying the accuracy of the model.
Application of cluster analysis in determining the development level of local self-government units in the region of Vojvodina
Authors: Ranković Radoslav , Mirčetić Jelena
Published: April 2024

The concept of regional development is of increasing importance in modern geographical research since development differences are observed at different levels of administration. In Serbia, a highly centralized country, development opportunities have led to the drastic disparities at the national, intraregional and interregional levels. One of the basic objectives of regional development is the reduction of intraregional disparities, i.e. differences in the level of development of local self-government units (LSGUs) of a region. Hence, the paper focuses on determining the development level of Cities and municipalities in the region of Vojvodina. For this research, seven demographic and socio-economic indicators, generated from the publications of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia (SORS), were included in the consideration. Non-hierarchical k-means cluster analysis, one of the most widely used statistical methods, was used as the basic method. In order to obtain more precise results, the used indicators were standardized using the Euclidean distance measure. All 45 LSGUs in Vojvodina region were divided into three clusters. The differentiation based on standardized indicator values was carried out and made into the most developed, medium developed and least developed LSGUs. The analysis covered the years 2011 and 2022, so a comparative method was applied to examine the change in the level of development of the selected territory. The results of the cluster analysis show that the territory of Vojvodina is characterized by the heterogeneous development of LSGUs during both selected years. However, the largest number of LSGUs belongs to the least developed cluster, which implies that balanced intraregional development of Vojvodina has not yet been achieved. It is important to emphasize that in the period 2011–2022, according to the selected indicators, there was a significant progress in four Cities: Vršac, Zrenjanin, Sremska Mitrovica and Subotica. The aforementioned four Cities, including also Novi Sad and Pančevo, which were belonged to the most developed cluster in 2011, represent Vojvodina's poles of development. Such data are not in accordance with the main principles of equal regional development. The paper represents another drawing of the public's attention to unequal intraregional development and a contribution to the understanding of the given problem.
Reflections on the Past and Future of the ICPD Programme of Action in the UNECE Region
Authors: Rašević Mirjana
Published: April 2024

In 1994, the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo In 1994, the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo produced the groundbreaking Programme of Action, adopted by 179 nations. This pivotal document highlighted the interconnectedness of population, development, and individual well-being. Emphasizing environmental sustainability, women's empowerment, and gender equality, it expanded the scope of family planning to encompass sexual and reproductive health and rights. Additionally, the Programme of Action went beyond a limited economic understanding of development, extending its scope to include the well-being and quality of life for both current and future generations. The United Nations subsequently incorporated many Programme of Action goals into the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The United Nations Commission on Population and Development is now reviewing the five-year implementation of the Programme of Action, with a new assessment slated for its thirtieth anniversary next year. The recent UNECE Regional Conference in Geneva, titled Population and Development: Ensuring Rights and Choices, played a crucial role in this process, providing insights into the Programme of Action's implementation in the broader European region. While overall improvements were noted, challenges persist, particularly in education, health, and the protection of vulnerable groups. Progress is still uneven across and within countries, adding complexity to the implementation landscape. Concerningly, multiple forms of inequality and discrimination continue to hinder individuals from realizing their full potential. The Regional Conference Report not only identifies these challenges but also offers proactive recommendations. Addressing declining fertility rates, an aging population, and demographic shifts in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, the report stresses the need for innovative approaches to bolster societies’ demographic resilience. Investing in human capital, dismantling barriers to unleash individual potential, and fostering inclusive societies are key strategies. The report emphasizes the importance of listening to people's needs and desires, presenting various good practices as examples. These recommendations hold significant relevance for policymakers in post-Yugoslav countries and beyond.
Demographic perspective of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Marinković Draško , Lukić Tanović Mariana , Majić Aleksandar
Published: April 2024

Bosnia and Herzegovina is in an unfavourable period of demographic development, in which the number of inhabitants is constantly decreasing. Demographic trends are similar to those of neighbouring countries and are characterized by a decreasing number of children born, an increase in mortality, intensive aging of the population and constant emigration, mostly of the young and reproductive population. Between the two censuses, from 1991 to 2013, the population decreased by approximately 20%. Bosnia and Herzegovina has been affected by natural depopulation for fifteen years. Since 2007, this depopulation has manifested itself in negative natural growth, which is a consequence of a decrease in the birth rate and a constant increase in the mortality rate. The bad demographic picture is additionally damaged by the negative migration balance, so the total depopulation has large proportions. Currently, about half of the population born in this country lives abroad, and according to some estimates, about 0.7% of the population moves out of BiH every year. Migrations cause uneven distribution of the population, which leads to the demographic growth of cities and marked depopulation of villages. Significant spatial and demographic polarization and unequal population distribution hinder coordinated regional development and functional spatial sustainability. The decrease in the number of inhabitants is accompanied with the abandonment of certain geographical areas below the threshold of rational costs of providing services, which creates a negative spiral of insufficient development and the continuation of the decline in the number of inhabitants. All population projections indicate that further population decline in BiH is an unstoppable process. The consequences of that process are far-reaching. Population decline means a reduction in the human capital needed for development. Based on the projected period until 2050, it could be concluded that Bosnia and Herzegovina will have negative demographic consequences, which will create multiple challenges for society.
Exploiting the Capabilities of Classifiers to Examine a Website Defacement Data Set
Authors: Zayid Elrasheed , Isah Ibrahim , Farah Nadir , Adam Yagoub , Alshehri Omar
Published: April 2024

Website defacement is the illegal electronic act of changing a website. In this paper, the capabilities of robust machine learning classifiers are exploited to select the best input feature set for evaluation of a website’s defacement risk. A defacement mining data set was obtained from Zone-H, a private organization, and a sample consisting of 93,644 data points was pre-processed and used for modelling purposes. Using multi-dimensional features as input, enormous modelling computations were carried out to determine the optimal outputs, in terms of performance. Reason and hackmode presented the highest contributions for the evaluation of website defacement, and were thus chosen as outputs. Various machine learning models were examined, and decision tree (DT), k-nearest neighbours (k-NN), and random forest (RF) were found to be the most powerful algorithms for prediction of the target model. The input variables 'domain', 'system', 'web_server', 'redefacement', 'type', 'def_grade', and 'reason/hackmode' were tested and used to shape the final model. Using the cross-validation (CV) technique, the key performance factors of the models were calculated and reported. After calculating the average scores for the hyperparameter metrics (i.e., max-depth, min-sample-leaf, weight, max-features, and CV), both targets were evaluated, and the learning algorithms were ranked as RF > DT > k-NN. The reason and hackmode variables were thoroughly analysed, and the average score accuracies for the reason and hackmode targets were 0.85 and 0.585, respectively. The results comprise a significant development, in terms of modelling and optimizing website defacement risk. This study successfully addresses key cybersecurity concerns, particularly website defacement.
The Role of Cloud Storage in Rebuilding Governmental Data After Conflict: A Case Study of Sudan 2023
Authors: Ahmed Sabah
Published: April 2024

The aim of this research is to assess the Role of Cloud Storage in Rebuilding Governmental Data After Conflict, with a deeper insight into Sudanese case. To investigate the role of cloud storage in rebuilding governmental data after conflict in Sudan, this study employs a quantitative research methodology. The primary data collection instrument is a structured questionnaire designed to gather insights and perspectives from 80 participants of key stakeholders involved in the cloud storage adoption and data reconstruction efforts in Sudan, including (IT professionals and data management experts, Senior-level government officials and policymakers, Representatives from cloud service providers, End-users and data consumers from various government agencies). The collected data underwent accurate statistical analysis, including descriptive and inferential techniques, to identify patterns, trends, and relationships among the variables under investigation. Quantitative data was analyzed using "SPSS" statistical software. The findings of the research revealed that, a total of 18 participants representing (22.5%) agree that there is a high level of awareness and understanding of cloud storage technologies among government agencies in Sudan, while 28 participants representing (35%) disagree. Which indicates the need of spreading the awareness and understanding of cloud storage technologies among government agencies in Sudan. Furthermore, Pearson Chi-Square test was used to measure the role of cloud storage in rebuilding governmental data after conflict in Sudan, a significance value of (0.021) which is less than (p-value=.05) suggests that there is a significant role of cloud storage in rebuilding governmental data after conflict in Sudan.
Monte Carlo Simulation for Risk Management in ِِِAgile Software Development
Authors: Obaid Ali , Al-Husseini Khansaa
Published: April 2024

Agile development methodologies are becoming increasingly popular in agile development projects due to their iterative nature and adaptability. The Monte Carlo method is distinguished by its statistical technique of using random samples to obtain many satisfactory results for solving uncertainty. It can be used in agile software development by building different scenarios and measuring their impact on the project results through statistical operations. Its ability to meet significant challenges in managing risk and uncertainty mitigation. In this study, we propose a Monte Carlo simulation-based approach to measure and analyze risks in the agile development process. It provides a probabilistic framework for risk assessment by integrating the Monte Carlo simulation methodology to model the various development process variables. It was addressed by identifying the main risk factors within agile projects, such as tasks, availability of resources, and external dependencies. The proposed approach contributes to mitigating potential risks in agile software development using Monte Carlo theory, which provides a systematic framework that enables work teams and management to overcome risk and uncertainty associated with the agile development process in dynamic project environments.
Analysis of the Wider Potential for Heat Pump and Geothermal Energy Integration in Traditional Systems and Grids
Authors: Valančius Rokas , Černeckienė Jurgita , Jurelionis Andrius , Aresti Lazaros , Rman Nina , Singh Rao Martand
Published: April 2024

The current energy security crisis is primarily a heating crisis. Space and water heating accounts for almost one-third of the EU’s final energy consumption, and unfortunately, around 62% of this demand is still met by fossil fuels. In this context, heat pumps, geothermal energy, and other renewable energy sources emerge as crucial technologies offering effective solutions to enhance energy efficiency and decrease dependence on fossil fuels as well as to achieve the EU energy and climate goals.

This article focuses on the analysis of the potential and opportunities of using heat pumps and geothermal energy in conventional heating systems and district heating networks. This topic requires an in-depth analysis of the current state, challenges, benefits, and prospects of these technologies in the EU market. By examining the possibilities for wider adoption and discussing the associated factors, the article aims to provide valuable insights into and recommendations for the advancement of heat pumps and geothermal energy in the EU, along with the presentation of some case studies in this field.
Efeitos da suplementação de creatina no treinamento resistido e de alta intensidade: uma revisão bibliográfica
Authors: Santos Lucas
Published: April 2024

Resumo: A creatina é um aminoácido encontrado em alguns alimentos e produzida pelo fígado, rins e pâncreas com a utilização de outros aminoácidos como a glicina, metionina e arginina. O francês Miguel Eugene Chevul encontrou e nomeou de creatina esse novo componente que ele encontrou na carne animal. O objetivo desta revisão foi relatar os efeitos da suplementação da creatina associada ao treinamento resistido. Esta pesquisa é caracterizada como uma revisão integrativa estruturada por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica realizada em artigos científicos nacionais, na qual foi feita através da base de dados Google Acadêmico, entre os anos de 2020 e 2023. Diante dos resultados cabe ressaltar que a suplementação da creatina deve ser organizada e acompanhada por um profissional, para que haja uma extração máxima dos resultados que ela pode promover. Assim, conclui-se que a suplementação da creatina em praticantes de treinamento resistido e de alta intensidade traz diversos benefícios como aumento da força máxima, da massa muscular magra e em praticantes idosos pode prevenir doenças como Parkinson, Huntington e Alzheimer.
Aplicaciones del muestreo simple al azar para proporciones
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Indígena De México, Rodríguez Sauceda Elvia Nereyda , Rodríguez Sauceda Raquel ,   Universidad Autónoma Indígena De México, Ramírez García Adán Guillermo ,   Universidad Autónoma Chapingo
Published: April 2024

Una de las primeras preguntas que un investigador se plantea en su trabajo es de ¿cuántos individuos necesito para realizar mi estudio estadísticamente signi-ficativo? la respuesta es de acuerdo con los objetivos, los alcances, la naturaleza del trabajo de investigación y de los resultados esperados; las preguntas antes planteadas deben ser muy bien planeadas por los ejecutores del proyecto (Ross, 1999; Martínez y Martínez, 2008; Arias, 2000).
सतत निवेश के लिए भारत की अवधारणा: अंतर्राष्ट्रीय व्यापार में भूमिका और प्रभाव
Authors: POOJA BHAGAT
Published: April 2024

यह समीक्षा पत्र स्थायी निवेश के लिए भारत की अवधारणा और अंतरराष्ट्रीय व्यापार में इसकी भूमिका और प्रभाव की जांच करता है। पेपर स्थायी निवेश के मूलभूत सिद्धांतों और आर्थिक विकास, पर्यावरणीय स्थिरता और सामाजिक विकास को बढ़ावा देने में इसके महत्व की पड़ताल करता है। यह स्थायी आपूर्ति श्रृंखलाओं को बढ़ावा देने, बाजार पहुंच का विस्तार करने, सहयोग और ज्ञान हस्तांतरण को सुविधाजनक बनाने, व्यापार समझौतों और नीतियों को आकार देने और वित्तीय प्रदर्शन और जोखिम प्रबंधन को बढ़ाने में स्थायी निवेश की भूमिका का विश्लेषण करता है। समीक्षा में पर्यावरण, समाज, अर्थव्यवस्था, शासन और सतत विकास में इसके वैश्विक नेतृत्व सहित विभिन्न पहलुओं पर स्थायी निवेश के लिए भारत की अवधारणा के प्रभाव पर भी प्रकाश डाला गया है। इसके अतिरिक्त, पेपर भारत में स्थायी निवेश को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए वित्तपोषण, क्षमता निर्माण, डेटा उपलब्धता, नीतिगत ढांचे और सहयोग तक पहुंच के महत्व पर जोर देते हुए चुनौतियों और भविष्य की दिशाओं की पहचान करता है। निष्कर्ष प्रमुख निष्कर्षों का एक व्यापक सारांश प्रदान करता है और भविष्य में स्थायी निवेश को चलाने के लिए तकनीकी प्रगति का लाभ उठाने और उभरते क्षेत्रों की खोज करने की क्षमता पर प्रकाश डालता है।
सहशिक्षा तथा महिला महाविद्यालयों में अध्ययनरत् बी0एड0 प्रशिक्षुओं की संवेगात्मक बुद्धि, आध्यात्मिक बुद्धि तथा मानसिक स्वास्थ्य का तुलनात्मक अध्ययन
Authors: श्याम सिंह  , डाॅ0 श्रवण कुमार
Published: April 2024

प्रस्तुत अध्ययन में सहशिक्षा तथा महिला महाविद्यालयों में अध्ययनरत् बी.एड. प्रशिक्षुओं की संवेगात्मक बुद्धि, आध्यात्मिक बुद्धि तथा मानसिक स्वास्थ्य का तुलनात्मक अध्ययन किया गया है। अध्ययन हेतु मात्रात्मक उपागम, वर्णनात्मक शोध तथा सर्वेक्षण विधि का प्रयोग किया गया। प्रतिदर्श के लिए दीनदयाल उपाध्याय गोरखपुर विश्वविद्यालय से सम्बद्ध गोरखपुर जनपद के द्विवर्षीय बी.एड. पाठ्यक्रम संचालित करने वाले सहशिक्षा तथा महिला महाविद्यालयों से क्रमशः 8 व 7 महाविद्यालयों का चयन सरल यादृच्छिक प्रतिचयन विधि द्वारा किया गया। इन चयनित सहशिक्षा तथा महिला महाविद्यालयों से क्रमशः 120 व 135 छात्रा प्रशिक्षुओं का चयन सरल यादृच्छिक प्रतिचयन विधि द्वारा किया गया। चरों के मापन हेतु एस. के. मंगल व शुभ्रा मंगल द्वारा निर्मित ‘संवेगात्मक बुद्धि इन्वेंटरी‘, के. एस. मिश्रा द्वारा निर्मित ‘आध्यात्मिक बुद्धि मापनी‘ तथा सी.डी अगाशे व आर.डी. हेलोदे द्वारा निर्मित ‘धनात्मक मानसिक स्वास्थ्य इन्वेंटरी‘ का प्रयोग किया गया। आंकड़ों के विश्लेषण हेतु टी-परीक्षण का प्रयोग किया गया। परिणाम में सहशिक्षा महाविद्यालयों की प्रशिक्षु छात्राओं की संवेगात्मक बुद्धि, आध्यात्मिक बुद्धि तथा मानसिक स्वास्थ्य महिला महाविद्यालयों की प्रशिक्षु छात्राओं की तुलना में सार्थक रूप से अधिक पायी गयी।
Designing an E-Learning Model for Health Tourism Marketing Case Study: Educational Healthcare Centers of Islamic Azad University, Tehran
Authors: Heidari Hanieh , Doshman Ziari Esfandiar , Barzegar Nader , Faghiharam Batoul , Mehdizadeh Amir Hossein
Published: April 2024

Objective: The present research aims to design an e-learning model for health tourism marketing in the educational healthcare centers of the Islamic Azad University in Tehran. Methodology: The research method is applied in terms of its objective and qualitative regarding its data. The population included management experts with specialized doctoral degrees, heads of educational healthcare centers of the Islamic Azad University, and their liaisons. The sampling was purposeful and snowball, selecting 14 experts until theoretical saturation was achieved. Findings: The findings indicate eight dimensions along with 47 components for the proposed model. The identified dimensions (components) include: Strategies (national and macro, regional and international), Infrastructure (scientific interactions, cultural interactions, political interactions, economic interactions, legal and ethical, research and education, management, organization, technology, support, monitoring, and coordination), Contextual Factors (political ideology, cultural ideology, economic ideology, security, and welfare facilities), Resources (financial resources, human resources, content resources, and natural tourism resources of the country), Education (clinical training, continuous education, health education, organizational education), Processes (needs assessment, design, implementation, evaluation, feedback, and corrective program), Communication Literacy Level (communication technology, intercultural communication, advertising, organizational communication, public relations, international relations, and tourist rights), and Ideation (being a pioneer, opportunity seeking, risk-taking, leveraging resources, customer orientation, value creation, and innovation). Conclusion: These results and the presented model can significantly assist in creating e-learning for health tourism marketing by the educational healthcare centers of the Islamic Azad University in Tehran. Therefore, the use of these results is recommended to the stakeholders and beneficiaries in this field.
Identification of Water Crisis Management Policy Indicators in the Country Based on the Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) Approach
Authors: Mahdavifar Seyed hasan , Shirzad Kebria Baharak , Hamidifar Fatemeh , khorshidi Abbas
Published: April 2024

Objective: The aim of the present research was practical in terms of its objectives and descriptive-survey in terms of its data collection method, utilizing an Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) approach. Methodology: The participants of this study were 15 managers, policymakers, and water sector experts, who were purposefully invited to participate in this research. The tool used in this investigation was a closed-response questionnaire in a matrix format. The criterion for expertise at this stage was the respondent's professional legitimacy. Findings: The results of implementing the research model indicate that the most important components of the study include legal and regulatory environment factors, economic environment, cultural environment, conflict of interest management, culture building, participation drivers, trust, political strategies, crisis management necessity, constructive institutional interaction, motivation, communication factors, governmental actions, reform and adaptation, facilitative leadership, decision-making stability, financial support, guarantee of sustainable development, control of marginalization, attention to local capacities, appropriate water pricing, promotion of public monitoring, improvement of agricultural water use efficiency, consumption pattern improvement, and legal support. Conclusion: Therefore, issues such as economy and budgeting, healthcare, welfare and social security, education, energy, environmental damage, foreign policy, and national internal security, as well as threats to occupational and job security, or matters like insufficient access to healthcare services should be examined by the government, the private sector, and the commitment of individuals and companies, or a combination of both.
THE IMPACT OF ALBEDO, CLOUD COVERS AND GLOBAL SOLAR RADIATION ON GLOBAL WARMING USING UYO COUNTY DATA, NIGERIA
Authors: I. E Ekanem, , A. A Umoh, , U. E Akpan, , J. G Atat,
Published: April 2024

Ways of countering the causes global warming is the world involve all researchers. The impact of albedo, cloud covers and global solar radiation on global warming have been studied using atmospheric data from Uyo. The data was obtained from NIMET. The outcomes were achieved using Microsoft Excel and SPSS packages. The result obtained showed that albedo varies directly with cloud covers and indirectly with the surface temperature and global solar radiation. The mean values of albedo, cloud cover and global solar radiation are 0.5823 (about 58), 72.25 and 15.22358 MJmday. The challenge of low performance of the solar energy systems from April to October is possible. Uyo may be seen as an unvegetated land, devoid of snow according to this research outcome. Making Uyo a fully forested land, global solar radiation would increase, leading to a decrease in cloud cover. This practice would add to the possible way of resolving the challenge of global warming.
DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITIES OF LIQUIDS FROM SOME CONSUMABLE ITEMS
Authors: Joseph Gordian Atat Joseph Gordian Atat , Bassey Umoren Emmanuel , Samuel Ekpo Sunday , Akpan Umoette Unyime
Published: April 2024

This study was done to obtain the Specific Heat Capacities (SHC) of some liquids from some intake items (they are consumed widely in Niger Delta, Nigeria). These items are vegetables (Afang leaf, Pumpkin leaf, Bitter leaf, Scent leaf, Water leaf), fruits (Orange, Cucumber, Pineapple, Watermelon, Lime) and juice (Ribena, Chivita Exotic, Chivita Happy Hour, Chivita Active and Five Alive). Calorimeter was used and Method of mixtures was adopted for this finding. Measured parameters were obtained in the laboratory. Microsoft Excel was used for other analyses and computation of results.