bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Circularidad y linealidad en la exégesis del poema extenso: Piedra de sol de Octavio Paz y Gran fuga de Alfonso Canales
Authors: Díaz Mola Antonio
Published: January 2025

Con el presente trabajo pretendemos exponer desde un enfoque metodológico comparatista las caracterizaciones que configuran la entidad del poema extenso, atendiendo, sobre todo, a la especial relevancia estructural que opera tanto en Piedra de sol de Octavio Paz, como en Gran fuga de Alfonso Canales. Así, nuestro principal objetivo es subrayar que la proyección circular del amor en Paz y la proyección lineal de la existencia en Canales constituyen dos formas de adaptar la argumentación temática al cauce expresivo que la contiene. Por tanto, queremos fijar la fenomenología del poema extenso como un formato óptimo que posibilita una compleja red de pensamiento y simultaneidades. Finalmente, habida cuenta de que Gran fuga cumple con los parámetros genéricos del poema extenso, resulta razonable vincularla al corpus diseñado por Rastrollo Torres (2016) al tiempo que reconocemos el valor de una obra indispensable del Patrimonio Literario Andaluz.
Recherches sur les nomenclatures de César et Antoine Oudin (1622, 1643, 1647)
Authors: Zuili Marc
Published: January 2025

Cet article aborde conjointement, et donc d’une façon inédite, trois nomenclatures du début du XVIIe siècle, la première publiée par César Oudin (1622) et les deux suivantes par son fils Antoine (1643, 1647). Après une brève présentation de ces deux auteurs et une description des caractéristiques habituelles de ces ouvrages, cette étude analyse ces trois volumes et s’interroge sur les possibles liens qui les unissent.
fotografía artística en la investigación científica:
Authors: Ayala Aizpuru Iñigo , Reyes-Marcos Daniela , Da Silva López Alfonso
Published: January 2025

Al igual que otras disciplinas artísticas, dentro de la práctica fotográfica existen diferentes géneros entrelazados entre ellos lo que muchas veces dificulta la investigación científica. Además, la presencia creciente de la fotografía en los actuales circuitos culturales es indudable. Sin embargo, la presencia de la fotografía en los planes de estudios cambia radicalmente entre el contexto anglosajón o francés y el Iberoamericano. A partir de este contexto, la finalidad de esta investigación es aclarar cuál es el estado del arte de la fotografía artística desde la perspectiva académica en el contexto iberoamericano. Mediante la elaboración de una Revisión Sistemática de la Literatura (RSL), se ha procedido a analizar diferentes tipologías de referencias indexadas en Dialnet para poder establecer las áreas existentes que se abordan desde el mundo académico al estudiar el género de la fotografía artística. El estudio ha revelado resultados interesantes en cuanto a características propias de la muestra de referencias analizadas y las áreas objeto de estudio obtenidas: Historia de la fotografía artística, Temas y géneros en la fotografía artística, Técnicas, medios y dispositivos, Aplicaciones de la fotografía artística, Teoría de la imagen, Estética-crítica y Campos vinculados a la fotografía artística.
Ecología visual para galerías y museos: Antonio Guerra y la renovación de la fotografía de paisaje
Authors: Latorre Izquierdo Jorge , Santamaría Fernández Ana Esther
Published: January 2025

Antonio Guerra (Zamora, 1983) es un joven fotógrafo con una trayectoria de admirable coherencia en su variedad de propuestas temáticas, que combinan magistralmente la contemplación estética con una aguda indagación conceptual. Formado en la era de la postfotogr@fía (Joan Fontcuberta), sus instalaciones artísticas multidisciplinares invitan al espectador a reflexionar sobre el paisaje como construcción ideológica a la vez que estimulan un acercamiento respetuoso a la naturaleza. A través de un lenguaje tradicionalmente vinculado a la reproducción masiva y a la ubicuidad, según las famosas teorías de Walter Benjamin, se consiguen efectos de experiencia «aurática» en galerías y museos, que recuerdan al estímulo conceptual y contemplativo provocado por el Land Art. Para mostrar la tradición y la novedad de este artista, se analiza tanto la evolución del paisaje en las artes tradicionales como la integración de la fotografía en el contexto de otras creaciones artísticas contemporáneas.
fotografía vernácua y archivos policiales. La memoria reconstruida en el cine de Susana de Sousa Dias
Authors: Limón Serrano Nieves
Published: January 2025

La filmografía de Susana de Sousa Dias (Lisboa, 1962) reflexiona sobre los límites y vacíos que han dejado los discursos oficiales en la historia reciente de Portugal. A lo largo de algunas de sus producciones, nos aproxima a los puntos ciegos de la dictadura salazarista. A través de sus películas es posible descubrir los episodios escamoteados, las voces silenciadas y los rostros borrados de los relatos hegemónicos del país vecino. De Sousa desvela esos pasajes y, principalmente, denuncia los procesos de construcción discursiva que forjan una memoria colectiva basada, casi de forma exclusiva, en el relato de los vencedores. Para este propósito, la directora utiliza una cuantiosa cantidad de material fotográfico y lo hace dialogar, en muchos casos, con técnicas propias de la creación cinematográfica. Esta investigación se centra en tres de sus películas (Naturaleza Morta, 48 y Luz Obscura) y explora dónde puede encontrarse ese material fotográfico en estas producciones, qué técnicas se usan para su inserción en el cine de de Sousa y, sobre todo, qué aporta la imagen fotográfica a sus relatos fílmicos. Además, y a través del análisis de estas películas, se ahondará en la fértil relación entre la fotografía y el cine.
Análise introdutória à Carta sobre o Humanismo de Martin Heidegger
Authors: Laureano Pedro Menezes Alves
Published: January 2025

O presente trabalho tem a pretensão de aflorar os pontos fulcrais da filosofia de Heidegger, visando, em particular, o núcleo programático da Carta sobre o Humanismo. Inicialmente, são identificadas similitudes conjeturais entre o arquétipo platónico do Bem e a conceção da verdade do ser em Heidegger. De seguida, principia-se uma indagação sobre a matriz metafísica da linguagem no pensamento do autor. Na senda de tal compromisso, é desenvolvida uma investigação que conta com o auxílio das lucubrações de diversos pensadores, as quais desempenharam um papel determinante na construção teórica deste estudo. Em conformidade com a ontologia fenomenológica que pauta todo o corpus doutrinário do filósofo alemão, o estudo encontra o seu término na exploração da essência verdadeiramente humana do homo humanus, sendo preconizada a hipótese de a sua plenitude ser consumável através da relação dialógica entre o ser, o pensamento e a linguagem.
Divinisation and Union in Love in Hadewijch of Antwerp Bridal Mysticism
Authors: Reyes Cárdenas Paniel Osberto
Published: January 2025

This article explores Hadewijch of Antwerp's understanding of divinisation and union in love, highlighting its connection to the Western medieval tradition while emphasising her unique contributions. While not explicitly using the term "divinisation," Hadewijch's ecstatic visions and yearning for the Beloved reveal a profound spiritual journey towards union with God. Central to her theology and metaphysics is the concept of Minne (Love), a complex and transformative force encompassing longing, communion, and even suffering. Through the interplay of ghebruken (divine union) and ghebreken(longing and absence), Hadewijch charts a path of spiritual growth culminating in Bridal Mysticism. This union involves annihilation, a symbolic dissolution of the self in divine love, leading to a deeper communion with God. Hadewijch's understanding of God emphasises the Trinity and the Incarnation, ultimately highlighting a relational knowledge of God through love. Her work, therefore, offers a unique perspective on divinisation and union, rooted in the transformative power of love and the yearning for divine communion and a rich ontological understanding of human relatedness.
Reconstrucción de la memoria en “Space Invaders” y “La dimensión desconocida” de Nona Fernández
Authors: Macías López Laura
Published: January 2025

El presente trabajo analiza los temas recurrentes en las novelas Space Invaders (2013) y La dimensión desconocida (2016) de la autora chilena Nona Fernández (1971) como son: la voz de los niños, la memoria entre generaciones, la casa, el juego y el escapismo y el testimonio, con el objetivo de mostrar cómo logran construir la autoficción de la autora y la reconstrucción de memorias individuales a manera de resistencia contra la memoria oficial postdictadura en Chile. Además, estas memorias conforman una representación de la memoria colectiva de la literatura de los hijos que nos permite conocer el Chile contemporáneo.
Vitamin E concentrations in hospitalized adult horses and foals
Authors: Palmisano Megan G. , Colmer Sarah F. , Saw Yih Ling , Xu Xin , Stefanovski Darko , Murphy Lisa , Johnson Amy L.
Published: January 2025

OBJECTIVE

To determine the prevalence of vitamin E deficiency in horses at admission and at the time of discharge. The hypothesis was that vitamin E concentrations would decrease during hospitalization.

METHODS

A prospective cohort study was performed of client-owned horses admitted as patients or companions through the emergency service at a tertiary referral center. Exclusion criteria included vitamin E supplementation. Whole blood was collected into an additive-free tube at the time of admission for all horses and at discharge if the horse was hospitalized for a minimum of 5 days. Serum vitamin E concentration was obtained with high-performance liquid chromatography. Data were analyzed with mixed-effects linear regression and the Spearman rank correlation for confounding factors.

RESULTS

A total of 12.7% of horses were deficient at admission, including 16.5% of adults and 5.5% of foals (< 3 months old). Of horses hospitalized for a minimum of 5 days, 6.7% were deficient at the time of discharge, including 0% of foals and 10% of adults. Duration of hospitalization had no significant effect on vitamin E concentration when all patients were considered.

CONCLUSIONS

Vitamin E deficiency is prevalent in horses. Horses admitted to the hospital do not require vitamin E supplementation to maintain adequate concentrations.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Approximately 1 in 6 horses presented to the emergency service were deficient in vitamin E. Vitamin E concentrations should be measured routinely in horses and supplemented if indicated by the presence of deficiency or the patient’s underlying disease pathophysiology.
Lending to individuals in Russia: Formation, current practice, directions of improvement
Authors: EFREMOVA Tat’yana A.
Published: January 2025

Subject. The article deals with lending to individuals in commercial banks.
Objectives. The purpose is to investigate the evolution of bank lending to individuals in Russia and determine directions for its further development.
Methods. The study rests on general scientific methods, such as description and classification, and universal rational-logical methods of cognition, including analysis, synthesis, and induction.
Results. The paper highlights and examines development stages of bank lending to individuals in Russia, reveals the key features of each period. I explored the lending practice to individuals on the case of PAO Sberbank, the country's largest commercial bank, in all segments of the credit market, and offered areas for improving the process of retail lending.
Conclusions. The findings may be useful for retail banking professionals, researchers who are interested in how the state of the consumer lending sector affects the conditions for economic growth in the country.
The issues of regulation of relations between audit organizations and audited entities: A comparative analysis of Russia and Iraq
Authors: ABADI Murtada Taha Eesa
Published: January 2025

Subject. This article analyzes various aspects of the regulation of auditing activities in Russia and Iraq.
Objectives.The article aims to identify similarities and differences in approaches to the regulation of auditing activities in Russia and Iraq, as well as develop recommendations for improving regulatory practices in both countries.
Methods. For the study, I used a comprehensive methodological approach consisting of a review and analysis methods.
Results.The article reveals significant differences in the practices of auditing conducted in Russia and Iraq.
Conclusions and Relevance. In Russia, there is currently an active reform of the audit system with a focus on compliance with international standards and improving the transparency and quality of audit. In Iraq, there is a lack of transparency in financial reporting and a lack of compliance with international standards, which requires further efforts to improve the situation. The results of the study can contribute to improving the efficiency of audit practices and creating a more reliable regulatory environment in Russia and Iraq, which will undoubtedly improve financial transparency and corporate governance.
Theoretical foundations of stock market development: The role of financial capital in the evolution of economic systems
Authors: ABUZOV Artur Yu.
Published: January 2025

Subject. This study focuses on filling the existing gaps in the theoretical understanding of the role of financial capital, developing new analytical tools for exploring its impact on the stock market evolution, and on structural changes in economic systems. Special attention is given to the interdisciplinary approach to the stock market research, considering new forms of capital.
Objectives. The purpose is to develop theoretical foundations for analyzing the stock market through the lens of financial capital's role in the evolution of economic systems, given modern technological opportunities and interdisciplinary approach.
Methods.The study rests on comprehensive approach, including theoretical analysis, empirical research, and interdisciplinary approach. The main tool used is the taxonomy of the forms of financial capital, enabling to structure it based on liquidity, digitalization level, risk type, and other factors.
Results. The paper reviews the evolution of theoretical approaches to the study of the stock market, identifies key changes in categories and concepts related to financial capital, classifies its forms and their impact on structural changes in the economy, offers a methodological approach to stock market analysis, considering interdisciplinary aspects and new forms of capital.
Conclusions. The proposed approach allows to consider the dynamics of digital assets and institutional changes, providing more accurate forecasts and recommendations for market participants and regulators. The findings can be used to develop effective strategies for regulating and managing the stock market in the context of digital transformation of the economy.
Russian banking sector: Current architecture and development trends
Authors: FEDOTOVA Gilyan V. , AVERINA Anna S.
Published: January 2025

Subject. This article discusses the current state of the Russian banking sector, as well as indicators of the results of its activities and areas for future development.
Objectives. The article aims to assess the results of the banking sector in the context of sanction restrictions and identify new trends in the digital transformation of banking services.
Methods. For the study, we used the methods of analogy, data systematization, statistical analysis and graphical linear forecasting of trends, as well as methods of generating new ideas and generalization.
Results. The article assesses the modern architecture pattern of the Russian banking sector and the results of its activities, as well as platform transformations in the sector under the pressure of competition from FinTech companies.
Conclusions and Relevance. Digital transformations and growing competition from FinTech companies are generating new models of financial business, namely platform services, where some large banking actors with developed ecosystems successfully compete. It is obvious that the platforms will develop and open up new areas of the financial market. The results of the study reflect the current state of the banking sector of Russia, its innovative transformations under the pressure of modern technological development of the financial market.
Elements of budgeting and ranking in the formation of a company’s financial stability strategy
Authors: SABININA Anna L. , SHUL’ZHENKO Nikolai A. , VOROPAEVA Dar’ya A. , MALIKOV Boris A.
Published: January 2025

Subject. This article analyzes alternative strategic solutions when forming models in the systems of multi-level production structures in order to establish the ranking of enterprises taking into account their financial stability.
Objectives. The article aims to conduct a comprehensive original study aimed at improving the methods of ranking in the reorganization of structures with the subsequent formation of a mechanism for managing the stability of the enterprise.
Methods. For the study, we used an expert survey, statistical and predictive analyses.
Results. On the basis of the study of the financial stability of specific enterprises, the article offers methods for assessing the level of solvency of enterprises and their rank in the reorganization of structures in obtaining bank loans, as well as the author-developed mechanism for managing the stability of the enterprise based on the elements of budgeting and ranking.
Relevance. The results of the study can be useful in improving the structures of sectoral regional industries and other similar enterprises.
Short-term forecasting of inflation, output of goods and services using machine learning
Authors: DROBYSHEVSKAYA Larisa N. , DANKOV Nikita A.
Published: January 2025

Subject. The article addresses short-term forecasts of key economic indicators obtained using machine learning models that can be used as prerequisites in medium-term models used for stress testing, scenario analysis, and development of recommendations on monetary policy.
Objectives. The study aims at improving the accuracy of short-term forecasting of inflation, output of goods and services, based on the use of various models, including machine learning, and determining the most optimal one.
Methods. The study rests on systems approach, methods of statistical analysis, mathematical modeling, and forecasting.
Results. Based on the use of 12 models (econometric, state space, gradient boosting, neural networks), we obtained estimates of the quality of forecasts based on RMSE, MAE metrics for inflation, and the output of goods and services for various three- and six-month intervals, starting from the 2nd half of 2023 to the 1st half of 2024 (14 periods in total). A ranking of models by average forecast accuracy was compiled.
Conclusions. Machine learning models demonstrated their viability in short-term forecasting of inflation, output of goods and services for 3 and 6 months, and can be used for monetary regulation. To forecast inflation, it is advisable to use econometric methods such as AR(1), for more volatile indicators, gradient boosting (LightGBM, CatBoost, XGBoost) and some neural network approaches (TFT, RNN (LSTM)) turn out to be the most accurate.
The impact of park infrastructure development on the region’s economic security
Authors: LIKHACHEVA Tat’yana P. , MOSKVINA Anna V. , FILIMONENKO Irina V.
Published: January 2025

Subject. This article discusses the issues of functioning and development of industrial parks and other forms of integration of science, education and production.
Objectives. The article aims to develop a methodological approach to assessing the impact of park infrastructure development on the economic security of the region.
Methods. For the study, we used mathematical research methods.
Results. The article presents scenario options for the implementation of projects for the development of park infrastructure in the Krasnoyarsk Krai. It reads of an increase in the percentage of park infrastructure in the gross regional product of the Krasnoyarsk Krai and notes the indicator stable growth.
Conclusions. It is necessary to determine the indicators of park infrastructure development effectiveness, which should be taken into account when choosing instruments of State support for the regional industry.
The Role of Machine Learning in Enhancing the Efficiency of Project Knowledge Management – A Critical Review
Authors: Almarhabi Mohammed , Yaghi Khalil
Published: January 2025

The significance of knowledge in project management emerges as a critical factor in enhancing decision-making, improving processes, and bolstering adaptability to evolving challenges in modern projects. However, traditional tools employed in managing knowledge often lack effectiveness, dynamism, and the ability to address the complexities and diversity of contemporary projects. These limitations underscore the need for advanced techniques and methodologies capable of extracting insights from large datasets and transforming them into actionable knowledge that supports decision-making processes. In this context, machine learning, as a prominent branch of artificial intelligence, presents substantial potential for improving project knowledge management. By analyzing patterns and leveraging big data, machine learning enables proactive identification of future challenges and provides predictive insights to enhance administrative processes. This study aims to elucidate the effective roles that machine learning techniques can play in improving the efficiency of project knowledge management, with a focus on exploring their strengths, weaknesses, and the challenges hindering their implementation, such as a lack of technical expertise and the difficulty of integrating these technologies with traditional systems. The study offers a critical review of recent research addressing the application of machine learning in project management, highlighting its benefits and the limitations impacting its effectiveness in real-world environments. The findings emphasize that machine learning significantly enhances administrative efficiency despite the challenges associated with its adoption. The study recommends further applied research focused on developing practical solutions to enhance the efficiency of administrative processes, enabling projects to better adapt to shifting challenges and achieve their objectives with greater efficiency and sustainability.
Prevalence and Impact of Sleep Disturbances on Burnout Among Emergency Medicine Residents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Alshehri Abdussalam , Aljanobi Faisal , Alghafis Ahmed , Alkhalaf Abdulrazaq , Alshehri Faisal , Alnayil Abdulaziz , Algannas Turki , Alzmamy Saad , Alhusaini Bassam , Alqahtani Faisal
Published: January 2025

Background:
Emergency medicine (EM) is a high-stress specialty associated with burnout and sleep disturbances. Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP), and reduced personal accomplishment, while sleep disturbances impair cognitive and physical performance. We aimed to assess the prevalence of sleep disturbances and their relationship with burnout among EM residents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted over six months among 182 EM residents in Riyadh. Data were collected using an online survey, including demographic and professional information, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for sleep assessment, and the Abbreviated Maslach Burnout Inventory for burnout evaluation. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 27.0. (Armonk, NY: IBM Corp.), with multiple linear regression exploring variable relationships.
Results:
Most participants (57.7%; n=105) reported sleep problems, with 22.5% (n=41) experiencing severe sleep disturbances (PSQI score 15–21) and 19.8% demonstrating good sleep quality (n=36; PSQI score 0–6). The mean global PSQI score was 10.7 ± 4.3. Burnout prevalence was high, with 81.3% (n=148) exhibiting high EE scores and 66.5% high DP scores (n=121). DP significantly predicted poor sleep quality (R = 0.42, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.3–5.6; p = 0.001), while gender also showed a significant association (R = 0.16, 95% CI: 0.3–2.5; p = 0.01).
Conclusion:
Sleep disturbances and burnout are highly prevalent among EM residents in Riyadh, with poor sleep quality significantly linked to higher DP levels. Targeted interventions are needed to improve residents' well-being and prevent adverse outcomes.
How Sustainability Reporting Strengthens the Profitability – Firm Value Link in Coal Mining Companies
Authors: Christina Juliana  , Venantius Valentino Sembiring
Published: January 2025

This study investigates whether sustainability reporting can moderate the effect of profitability on firm value. Using a quantitative approach, it examines profitability as the independent variable, firm value as the dependent variable, and sustainability reporting as the moderating variable. The research analyses time series and cross-sectional data for 12 coal mining companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2020 and 2022. The findings reveal that profitability negatively impacts firm value. However, sustainability reporting moderates this relationship, enhancing firm value. This study builds on previous research by demonstrating the importance of sustainability reporting as a non-financial tool in boosting firm value. Focusing on coal mining companies with published financial and sustainability reports during 2020 to 2022, the analysis targets the specific impact of sustainability reporting within this industry.
Can Digital Transformation and Governance Control Managerial Opportunistic Behavior in Earnings Management?
Authors: Yolanda Venna , Aria Farah Mita
Published: January 2025

This research investigates the relationship of Digital Transformation, Audit Quality, and Board Characteristics on Earnings Management in non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2018 to 2022. Analysing 1,440 observations from 228 companies using purposive sampling and fixed effects regression, the findings reveal that Digital Transformation enhances transparency and real-time information access, reducing opportunities for earnings management, consistent with the Resource-Based View theory. High Audit Quality mitigates conflicts between managers and shareholders, aligning with agency theory. However, Board Characteristics, including size, independence, and meeting frequency, show no significant impact on earnings management, as most companies in the sample only comply with the minimum requirements of established corporate governance regulations, leading to homogeneity in board characteristics. This research provides a new perspective on the rarely researched relationship between earnings management and digital transformation, emphasising its implications for improving corporate governance in emerging markets.
The Role of Security Perception and Usage Impact of Mobile Accounting Applications
Authors: Isna Ardila  , Masta Sembiring  , Rini Astuti
Published: January 2025

This study aims to measure the implementation of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in using Mobile Accounting Applications on smartphones by adding security perceptions as an external variable. This study integrates the variables of perceived usefulness and ease of use to explain the factors influencing technology acceptance. The quantitative survey method analyses the relationship between variables through hypothesis testing. Primary data were obtained from 60 MSME owners in Medan City through online questionnaires and analysed using SmartPLS4 with the SEM model. The results showed that security perceptions affect perceived usefulness and ease of use, which affect attitude. In addition, the attitude positively affects behavioural intention, ultimately affecting the application's actual use. This study provides important insights into the factors influencing the adoption of accounting application technology among MSMEs.
Unveiling the Landscape of Sustainable Logistics Service Quality: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Abdelaziz Shereen , Munawaroh Munjiati
Published: January 2025

In today's environmentally conscious world, where environmental sustainability and consumer demand for responsible business practices are Sustainable Logistics Service Quality (SLSQ) has emerged as a critical focus in supply chain management, driven by increasing environmental concerns and consumer demand for responsible business practices. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 546 Scopus-indexed documents published between 1994 and 2024, systematically uncovering key research trends, thematic clusters, and gaps in SLSQ. Findings reveal a marked increase in SLSQ research since 2013, spurred by regulatory pressures, advancements in digital technologies, and growing consumer expectations for sustainable logistics. Dominant themes include the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as artiﬁcial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, blockchain, and sustainable transportation methods, which collectively enhance logistics service quality while reducing environmental impacts. Additionally, a notable trend is the alignment of logistics services with sustainability goals, reﬂecting both academic interest and industry imperatives to lower carbon footprints and improve resource eﬃciency, particularly in sectors like e-commerce. Despite these advancements, the study identiﬁes signiﬁcant gaps, particularly the lack of multidimensional metrics capable of comprehensively evaluating SLSQ across social, environmental, and economic dimensions. This highlights an urgent need for standardized and holistic frameworks to guide logistics providers in achieving operational eﬃciency and sustainability objectives. By bridging service quality and sustainability, this research addresses an underexplored area and provides a foundation for future scholarly work in SLSQ. Practical implications include guiding logistics providers and policymakers in formulating sustainable practices that align with regulatory requirements and enhance customer satisfaction. For academia, it oﬀers a pathway to develop robust SLSQ metrics and frameworks, advancing sustainable logistics strategies and fostering a more eﬃcient, eco-friendly, and customer-centric logistics ecosystem.
A Solution Approach on Reducing Defects in Batik Tanah Liek Production Process of a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise
Authors: Sutanto Agus , Putri Nilda Tri , Alqifti Tessa , Yusof Sha'ri Mohd
Published: January 2025

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often struggle with implementing eﬀective quality management practices, especially in traditional industries like batik production. These challenges include ensuring consistent product quality to diﬀerentiate from competitors and attract customers. This study focuses on addressing quality control issues in small-scale Batik Tanah Liek production, where signiﬁcant defects persist. The research aims to assess existing practices, identify defect causes, and propose solutions to enhance product quality and reduce rejection rates. These eﬀorts contribute to improving production eﬃciency and supporting the sustainability of this traditional craft. The study employs a systematic approach combining quality management methodologies, including data collection, problem identiﬁcation, brainstorming, the Failure Mode and Eﬀects Analysis (FMEA) approach, and actionable recommendations. Data was gathered through a questionnaire to capture perspectives on defects and quality control issues in batik production. Key quality challenges identiﬁed include faded batik, torn fabric, and incorrect motifs. Analysis revealed that the primary cause of incorrect motifs is the malfunctioning canting tool, which hinders proper wax application. Additionally, defects in dyeing and boiling processes contribute to fabric fading and tearing, exacerbating quality issues. The ﬁndings underscore the need for systematic solutions, such as creating clear work instructions, designing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for process consistency, and implementing preventive maintenance schedules for equipment. By addressing these issues, the study provides practical interventions to improve production quality. These measures not only enhance the economic viability of SMEs but also play a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage of Batik Tanah Liek. The implications of this research highlight the potential for broader adoption of quality management practices in traditional industries to ensure their sustainability in competitive markets.
Adaptación y validación del Cuestionario de Calidad de Vida para Niños y Adolescentes con Parálisis Cerebral (CP QOL) en población mexicana
Authors: Gutiérrez Arenas Vianey , Barcelata-Eguiarte Blanca Estela , Victoria-Cruz Rafael
Published: January 2025

Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of motor disability during childhood. Models to address disability from an ecological approach propose quality of life as a guiding construct to develop care programs for people with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to adapt the Quality of Life Questionnaire for children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy (CP QOL)-parent report (Riquelme et al., 2020) to the Mexican population. A total of 213 fathers, mothers and main caregivers of girls, boys and adolescents with a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy between 4 and 18 years old attended at the Centro de Rehabilitación e Inclusión Infantil Teletón Nezahualcóyotl (CRIT Neza), (86.4% women; 13.6% men) participated voluntarily. The principal component analysis yielded 8 factors that explain 59.718% of the total variance. The distribution of the items in the factors coincides with the versions of the CPQoL validated in other populations (Riquelme et al., 2020; Waters et al., 2013). This version can be useful for planning intervention strategies aimed at improving the level of quality of life of people with cerebral palsy and their families.
Ecofeminismo y turismo en la Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Ka’an, Quintana Roo: una mirada desde el sur
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo (México), Pacheco Cocom Mirna Yasmin , González Damián Alfonso ,   Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo (México)
Published: January 2025

Tourism is an activity centered on the consumption of natural and cultural resources, which through its means of reproduction favors capital. Within this dynamic, women have a significant yet invisible participation in the relationships that develop around it. This research addresses the relationship between women and nature through ecofeminism. Therefore, the qualitative approach through interviews seeks to identify how women-led tourism connects with nature, the obstacles to accessing resources, and the conflicts that arise from their involvement in tourism, analyzed through the «Orquídeas de Sian Ka’an» cooperative. The main findings demonstrate the lack of spaces for tourism operations, inequalities, domestic violence, and differences in social relationships due to the appropriation of tourist spaces.
Percepción de la seguridad de las mujeres que viven en el destino turístico Cozumel, México
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo (México), Anaya Otiz Julia Sderis , Solís García Ana Itzel ,   Instituto Politécnico Nacional (México)
Published: January 2025

The perception of security of women who live in the tourist destination, Cozumel, was developed from participatory mapping and subsequent data analysis with the Qgis software. As a background, security and insecurity derived from relationships between women, the practice tourism and its common spaces. The most relevant result is that the women perceived their space as safe, and in their experience, safe neighborhoods are those where there are police or military personnel, they are illuminated and busy, and there are tourists. Areas were also identified as unsafe, those on the periphery, where people have lower purchasing power and infrastructure is deficient. A duality is revealed in authority figures who are symbolically recognized by women as agents of violence and insecurity for some and security for others.
Enhancing Domestic Revenue Mobilisation with a National Tax Lottery: Prospects for Consumer Acceptance and Engagement
Authors: Schoeman Anculien
Published: January 2025

Purpose: Transitional and developing countries need to boost revenue collection by improving citizens’ tax compliance. This research explores potential consumer acceptance of and engagement with a tax lottery system designed to improve domestic revenue mobilisation by targeting non-compliant businesses. Various countries use lotteries to enhance overall tax compliance, and, in turn, increase revenue collection.
Design: An online survey that delivered 2,774 valid responses from a wide range of respondents in South Africa finds that consumers would accept and engage with a tax lottery system and that they would shift their patronage to other businesses if one refused to issue them with the requested receipt.
Findings: Various demographic variables, including gender, monthly spend, and household size, can act as predictors of which types of consumers would be more likely to “buy into” or accept a tax lottery system. A positive perception of fairness (attitude) towards the tax lottery system also increases the likelihood of consumers accepting such a system.
Value: This study adds to the limited empirical studies that have explored tax lottery systems, especially from an African perspective. Revenue authorities can replicate the survey, and potentially use the current study’s results to determine whether implementing a tax lottery system would be viable. Predictors of supporters could also assist revenue authorities with targeted advertising of the system.
The Protection and Enforcement of Disability Rights in South Africa: Challenges and Prospects
Authors: Mukwevho Tshimangadzo Donald , Matlala Rorisang
Published: January 2025

Disability rights without effective enforcement strategies and protections are essentially meaningless. While the protection of rights and their enforcement are interconnected, they represent distinct challenges. South Africa has made notable strides in fulfilling the rights of disabled citizens in accordance with its constitutional and international commitments. Nevertheless, significant obstacles remain, particularly regarding access to healthcare services. This article delves into two critical issues: the language barrier and the physical accessibility of healthcare services. Despite the South African government’s recognition of sign language as an official language, a plethora of health professionals in South Africa are not well equipped with sign language. Furthermore, a significant number of healthcare facilities are ill-equipped for access by patients with mobility challenges. This article critically examines the implications of these challenges on the South African government’s implementation objectives regarding inclusivity and equal treatment for all citizens. It first scrutinises the existing legal framework and the obligations for realising disability rights. It then delves into the significant barriers posed by language and accessibility, highlighting their profound implications for effective service delivery. The article offers recommendations for the government to develop and implement comprehensive policy reforms to foster true inclusivity. This includes essential staff training and the enhancement of infrastructure to facilitate the realisation of disability rights.
On the Precipice of a Nuclear-Armed Iran and Bombing in the Name of Survival: Whither the Rule of Law?
Authors: Rossouw Chrisna , McKay Annelize
Published: January 2025

The inherent right of individual anticipatory self-defence as a response to nuclear proliferation remains unresolved in international law. Following Israel’s attack on Osiraq in 1981, the world community of states deliberated whether the use of force to prevent a state from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability could ever be justified under the purview of the law prohibiting war (jus contra bellum). Without the concept of anticipatory self-defence being clearly defined, threatened states might invoke their inherent right of individual self-defence to ensure, as they see it, their national survival—something contrary to the principles of the UN Charter. As a non-nuclear weapon state prima facie in breach of its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the Islamic Republic of Iran is alleged to be in pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability. As a response thereto, threatened states are now preparing for a last resort forceful option aimed at curbing Iran’s highly advanced nuclear weapons programme. Yet, the jus contra bellum encompasses good law. As such, the anticipatory use of force against what is believed to be covert Iranian nuclear reactors is illegal. Not only does the United Nations Charter forbid such recourse, so too does the customary right of anticipatory self-defence, justifiably so.
State Responsibility towards Civil and Political Rights in Africa: A Reflection of the Right to Liberty and Security of Persons in Zimbabwe under International Law
Authors: Privilege Chanana  , Raligilia Konanani Happy
Published: January 2025

The right to liberty and security of persons has long been observed from the perspective of people with disability, asylum seekers and refugees. State responsibility for upholding the right to liberty and advancing civil and political rights has not been fully explored. Additionally, no comparison has been made regarding how this responsibility is fulfilled among the specific countries studied. This paper examines the right to liberty in Zimbabwe compared to South Africa and Kenya. Therefore, a comparative justification of implementing best human practices from the South African experience and reflection on the adverse legislative framework from the Zimbabwean and Kenyan perspectives will be analysed. Furthermore, the paper aims to focus on the state’s role concerning the right to liberty from an African perspective while providing a context for some challenges encountered in fulfilling this role. The paper aims to contribute to the scholarship on the right to liberty and state responsibility in Africa.
Harmonisation of Corporate Income Tax Incentives in SADC: Addressing the Challenges Posed by the Sovereign Right of SADC Member States to Set Their Own Economic and Tax Policies
Authors: Masuku Ame , Annet Oguttu
Published: January 2025

This article examines the challenges to harmonising corporate income tax (CIT) incentives in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It is a state’s sovereign right to grant CIT incentives, which are often indispensable to encourage foreign direct investment. If the granting of CIT incentives in a regional body is unregulated and unharmonised, it can lead to harmful tax competition. To limit this and to ensure the coordination of CIT incentives in SADC, this article presents the notion of tax harmonisation. However, tax harmonisation could be hindered by SADC member states exercising their sovereign right to set their own economic and tax policies. It is not disputed that SADC member states have the prerogative to do this, but some economic policy-setting decisions can have a direct impact on the harmonisation of CIT incentives. In the quest to find solutions to these challenges, this article carries out a comparative analysis of best practices for enhancing tax harmonisation from two other regional bodies, the East African Community and the European Union. Ultimately, this article provides recommendations to address the challenges to harmonising CIT incentives in the SADC region.
Reparations and Restitution Justice for Colonial Crimes
Authors: Taku Charles A
Published: January 2025

This paper demonstrates that communities and victims of colonial crimes who suffered gross violations of international human rights and serious violations of international humanitarian law are entitled to reparations and the restitution of their stolen or looted African cultural heritage. Requests made by victims and succeeding generations for reparations and restitution have not been seared into the conscience of humanity. Atrocity crimes against Africans were committed under the cloth of legality. The international legal order which enabled the atrocity crimes did not consider Africans as subjects of international law. Colonial and supposed independent African neo-colonial states were established without effective political, economic and legal frameworks for reparations and restitution justice. This paper establishes a factual, historical and legal basis for reparations for historical crimes against Africans and the restitution of stolen African cultural heritage.
Blended Teaching and Learning of Music: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities in South African Higher Education
Authors: Yende Sakhiseni Joseph
Published: January 2025

South Africa boasts a history of a rich and diverse musical heritage, which is a reflection of its multicultural society. Efforts to promote and develop music education in the country have evolved over the years. Following the advent of democracy in 1994, the South African government recognised the significance of arts and culture, including music, in the education system. Various initiatives were introduced to support and enhance music education in schools and communities, which mark a pivotal moment in the acknowledgment of the cultural importance of music. In the post-1994 era, the democratic government’s commitment to fostering a vibrant cultural landscape extended to music education, aiming to provide accessible opportunities for learners. This recognition of the value of arts and culture contributed to the cultivation of a diverse and inclusive musical environment. Despite these positive developments, challenges and opportunities emerge in the realm of higher education, particularly with the integration of blended teaching and learning of music. This study, using a qualitative methodology under the descriptive phenomenology design, explores these dynamics. Six participants engage in the study. Colaizzi’s phenomenological data analysis, employing the seven-step method, is used to extract meaningful insights. The findings of the study showcase progress in the representation of diverse musical genres and cultural traditions in the curriculum. However, the study also reveals areas for improvement, especially regarding fully integrating the music of marginalised communities and ensuring a more comprehensive and inclusive approach. In conclusion, this comprehensive exploration illuminates the intricate dynamics in the realm of music education in South African higher education.
Enabling Design: Creating an Equity-Focused Framework for Blended Learning
Authors: Hamman Nadine , Hodgkinson-Williams Cheryl , Karassellos Lara , Nwanze Ikechukwu , Small Janet
Published: January 2025

Equity issues in higher education, which reflect South Africa’s oppressive past, have been highlighted since the student protests of 2015–2016 and were made more visible during the pandemic-response pivot to online teaching. Post-COVID, blended learning has become an accepted part of mainstream university education. This paper describes a new framework that builds on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and learning design approaches but foregrounding equity considerations aimed at creating inclusive learning environments for diverse students. Drawing from existing learning theories and cases in practice, the Enabling Accessible Blended Learning for Equity (ENABLE) framework offers support materials with theoretical references and practical tools to prompt lecturers to think about their approaches to curriculum design with a new mindset. This paper further reflects on the framework’s role in both providing a stronger theoretical grounding to the academic development field and reiterating its social justice concerns.