bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Species Composition of the Volgograd Reservoir Basin Rivers (the Yeruslan River)
Authors: Golovatyuk Larisa V. , Mikhailov Roman A. , Grekov Ivan M. , Kurina Ekaterina M.
Published: January 2024

The river network of the vast territory of the Lower Volga basin in the semidesert area of the Russian Plain belongs to the least studied tributaries of the River. Among the rivers of the left bank in this natural and climatic zone, the Yeruslan River is the most important one, which largely determines the ecological characteristics of the area. The article presents the data of long-term (2015–2017) studies of macrozoobenthos of the Yeruslan River (a tributary of the Volgograd Reservoir) are presented. For the first time the detailed composition of fauna including 148 species and taxa of higher systematic rank is given. The basis of the taxonomic composition of the river is formed by a complex of eurybiont species. The limnophilic taxa Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri, Polypedilum nubeculosum, Cladotanytarsus mancus and Paratanytarsus sp. have the highest frequency. These taxa are widely distributed in plain rivers of the Upper, Middle and Lower Volga basin. The vast majority of species recorded in the Yeruslan River are typically freshwater forms. In the observed water salinity gradient (0,235–1,42 g/l), the highest species richness of macrozoobenthos was observed in the range of 0,5–0,8 g/l. Under highly saline conditions (>1,2 g/l) there are mayflies Caenis robusta and Cloeon gr. dipterum, caddisflies Oecetis furva, dragonflies Ischnura elegans, mollusks Viviparus viviparus, ceratopogonids Sphaeromias pictus, oligochaetes Limnodrilus hoffmeisteri, Stylaria lacustris, Tubifex tubifex, chironomids Cladotanytarsus mancus, Cryptochironomus gr. defectus, Dicrotendipes nervosus, Glyptotendipes barbipes, Glyptotendipes glaucus, Polypedilum nubeculosum, Parachironomus varus, Paratanytarsus sp, Psectrocladius sordidellus, Tanytarsus pallidicornis, Tanytarsus sp. etc. These species should be classified as euryhaline taxa. The flat character of the Yeruslan River, characterized by low gradients of the river bed and low flow velocity, determines the development of limnophilic, lake-pond fauna of macrozoobenthos. Along with typical freshwater taxa, euryhaline groups of hydrobionts inhabiting areas where saline soils are drained by river waters are widespread. The contribution of rheophilic species to macrozoobenthos composition is negligible, which distinguishes bottom communities of the Yeruslan River from plain rivers of forest and forest-steppe natural-climatic zones of the Volga River basin.
The Identity of a Christian University through the Academic Tradition and History of Yoenhee College
Authors:   Theological Research Institute of Sahmyook University, Chung Sung-Woo
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this article is to examine the historical mission of Christian universities in Korea's modern and contemporary history, focusing on the history and academic traditions of Yeonhee College, the predecessor of Yonsei University. In addition, through this, it is intended to macroscopically reflect on the meaning and content of Christian education that Korean Christian universities facing various crises should have. Horace Grant Underwood (1859-1916) and Oliver R. Avison (1860-1956), during the patriotic enlightenment period at the end of the Chosun Dynasty, established modern higher education that could replace the crumbling feudal order through university education based on the Christian spirit. They established an interdenominational Christian university based on the ecumenical spirit, and wanted to provide equal educational opportunities to Chosun, which was captivated by the feudal status order. During this period, the person who established Christian liberal arts classes and chapels in Yeonhee College was missionary Harry A. Rhodes (1875-1933), who studied theology at Princeton University in the United States. He made Bible education and chapels possible, which were impossible to operate as regular subjects under the Private School Law of Japanese Government-General of Korea. Since then, Yeonhee's nationalistic academic style based on the Christian spirit was naturally formed around Jeong In-bo, Choi Hyeon-bae, Baek Nak-jun, and Baek Nam-un. This anti-Japanese nationalistic academic tradition had a profound influence on Yoon Dong-ju, who entered Yeonhee college in 1938. Yoon Dong-ju can be said to be a representative figure that symbolizes the Christian spirit of Yeonhee College. The history and academic tradition of Yeonhee College, which began as a Chosun Christian University, can provide a valuable precedent for how Christian higher education can merge with the history of the nation to Christian universities in Korea.
CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT – CURRENT STATE AND DIRECTIONS OF CHANGE
Authors: Karpiuk Mirosław , Pizło Wojciech , Kaczmarek Krzysztof
Published: January 2024

The objective of this paper is to analyse the threats arising from the rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) without which contemporary information-based societies would not be able to function properly. The authors have advanced the thesis that most perpetrators turn to social engineering methods to carry out cyberattacks, while users of information systems are the weakest links of every cybersecurity management system. The article is also an attempt to define the notions of cybersecurity and cybersecurity management. To this end, the authors have analysed the applicable legal regulations.They have also explored cyberthreats to which small and medium-sized enterprises are exposed, and demonstrated opportunities for further research into the issues being discussed.
Improving the performance of the direct and indirect evaporative cooling system: A review
Authors: B. Ezzat Sarah , Kamil Jasim Qusay
Published: January 2024

The energy-efficient and ecologically friendly cooling method known as evaporative cooling is very common. When water evaporates, cooling the air, a significant quantity of heat is transported from the air to the water, lowering the air's temperature. This process is known as evaporative cooling. In order to reduce energy consumption and provide adequate cooling comfort, this paper analyzes the most significant evaporative cooling advancements and technologies.
Floating Photovoltaic Performance Evaluation Using Novel Cooling System Case Study
Authors: Mohammad Amin Marwan , S. Kocher Idrees
Published: January 2024

Photovoltaic panels nowadays are considered one of the most important methods for generating electricity directly from the sun as a green energy resource. The photovoltaic cells convert about 20% of solar energy to electric power, and the rest is converted to heat that increases the cells temperature. The photovoltaic performance decreases by about 0.4%–0.5% for each 1°C increase in cell temperature. This article studies the effect of using a novel cooling design to cool floating photovoltaic panels with natural cold water from natural sources. ANSYS has been used to conduct a series of simulations under different boundary conditions like solar radiation, ambient temperature, and cooling water temperature at Duhok Dam Reservoir, KRI. The results of the proposed cooling module showed a significant increase in efficiency (1.26%–2.49%) and power performance (17.76–36.81W) and a significant increase in power (6.43%–14.89%) compared to the non-cooled module. Thus, using an active cooling method for floating panels could be a typical option to boost the output of the solar panels. The results of this research have outperformed other research, with a power increase rate of about 14.1%.
Mediational role of hope in the relationship between family violence and suicide risk in Peruvian schoolchildren
Authors: Nuñez Chávez Alessandra Cristina , Rosario Quiroz Fernando Joel , Mendoza Urbina Fernando Javier , Denegri Velarde María Isabel , Yaya Castañeda Elena Esther , Villanueva-Batallanos Marilyn
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study was to analyze the connection between family violence and suicide risk in adolescents with indicators of hope. A sample of 243 participants was selected who met the inclusion criteria and had indicators of hope, aged 12 to 17 years (M=14,4, SD=1,35), 55,6 % female. Three scales validated in the Peruvian context were used: the Family Violence Scale (FVS), the Plutchik Suicide Risk Scale and the Herth Hope Scale. The results showed that hope played a partial and complementary mediational role, and the correlation revealed a positive and significant relationship (Rho=0,559, p<0,001) between the increase in violence and the increase in suicidal risk. This association was evident in physical violence (Rho=0,417, p<0,001), psychological violence (R=0,420, p<0,001) and sexual violence (Rho=0,494, p<0,001). Descriptive data indicate that a low level of physical violence (38,7 %), a high level of psychological violence (35,4 %) and a low level of sexual violence (61,7 %) prevailed. In addition, it was observed that all participants presented low levels of suicidal risk. It is concluded that family violence increases suicidal risk in adolescents, highlighting the importance of urgently addressing this problem.
Competitiveness in the classification of port systems
Authors: Navarro Soto Fabiola Cruz , Rocca Carvajal Yadit , Yaya Castañeda Doris Rosario , Vizcarra Quiñones Alberto Miguel , Espinoza Casco Roque Juan , Castro Mejía Percy Junior
Published: January 2024

The overall objective of the research was to classify port systems for competitiveness by implementation criteria, continents and indicators of port functional competitiveness. It used a qualitative approach and was applied. The research design was thematic narrative due to the variety of information used in reference documents based on the theme of classification of port systems for competitiveness. A classification with 18 criteria was designed by assessing their fulfilment in the different port systems based on the literature reviewed. They were also classified by level of implementation, by countries in which they have been implemented and by port competitiveness indicators. The port community and the automatic identification system are focused on improving the flow of information, while the terminal operation system, the automated gate system and the truck appointment system are focused on optimising the operations carried out in the ports, four levels were detailed, from the first level, where there is only an individual digital transformation and where the systems improve internal processes, to the last level where absolutely everything is integrated and there is a complete replacement of paper-based processes by electronic processes through systems and technologies.
The experience of the Peruvian customs digitalization process
Authors: Espinoza Casco Roque Juan , Yaya Castañeda Doris , Gonzalo Chura Lucar Rudy , Castilla Jibaja Leonardo , Quiroz Quesada Tania , Zarat-Suarez Julio Samuel
Published: January 2024

Technological progress in international logistics is intensifying in order to speed up import and export processes in Customs. A form of automated service that allows to speed up in advance the commercial management being an international guideline. The aim of the research was to analyse the transformation of customs processes in our reality. A qualitative approach was used, using grounded theory with a cross-sectional and exploratory scope. A semi-structured interview was conducted with twenty customs agency officials. The analysis of the interviews led to the conclusion that the changes implemented in the digital transformation of Peruvian customs have been favourable, contributing to improvements in foreign trade.
Native languages in teacher training at universities: a bibliometric analysis of Scopus
Authors: Sánchez Rojas Belisario , Santander Rodriguez Kriss Vanessa , Alcayhuamán Gil Sonia , Suárez Obregón Evert Segundo , Osorio Meniz Patricia Demetria
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study was to carry out a bibliometric analysis of native languages in teacher training at universities between 2003 and 2023. This study used bibliometric analysis as a fundamental tool to examine academic production. Thirty-five hundred and fifty-one documents were selected for the study from Scopus using keywords in English (native AND languages, teacher AND training). The largest notable increase in scientific output, according to the results, occurred between 2013 and 2020 (n=201; 57 %). The United States ranked first in scientific output (17,2 %), Multilingual Education was the most popular publication source (n=6), and Sonsaat, S. was the author with the most citations (76) for his two publications. Of the total number of documents, 75 % were scientific articles, of which 30 % were in the arts and humanities and 52 % in the social sciences. It can be concluded that the original languages in teacher training at universities have come a long way in terms of thematic variety, authorship, sources and accessible resources. Thus, this bibliometric analysis could serve as a basis for future research.
Quality of life during the Covid-19 pandemic in older adults in a Southern Lima province
Authors: Medina-Altamirano Naara , Rojas-Diaz Jose , López-Gómez Cynthia , Tenorio-Molina Gladys
Published: January 2024

The quality of life in older adults was significantly affected due to the risk of contagion and social isolation, so the objective of the research is to determine the quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic in older adults in a province in southern Lima. It is a quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study, with a total population of 120 older adults who answered a questionnaire of sociodemographic aspects and the quality of life instrument. In its results, 83 % (n=100) of the older adults have a low quality of life, 10 % (n=12) have a medium quality of life and 7 % (n=8) have a high quality of life. In conclusion, strategies should be considered according to the psychosocial and health support needs of this vulnerable population.
Quality of life in university students of the oncology service of a hospital center in metropolitan Lima
Authors: Saberbein-Muñoz Juan , Hilario-Quispe Christian , Salinas-Cruz Maria
Published: January 2024

The quality of life in an oncology patient is altered because both their physical and psychological, affecting their health well-being, therefore the objective of the research is to determine the quality of life in university students of the oncology service of a hospital center in Metropolitan Lima. It is a quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study, made up of a total of 130 university oncology students who answered a questionnaire of sociodemographic aspects and the quality of life instrument. In their results, 58,5 % (n=76) have a low quality of life, 26,2 % (n=34) a medium quality of life and 15,4 % (n=20) a high quality of life. In conclusion, they should receive psychological support and participate in group workshops to improve their health and psychological well-being.
Capital humano y crecimiento empresarial de las Startups: una aproximación al estado de la cuestión
Authors: Ariza Dau Marco Antonio , Mendoza Vega Lilia , Torres Pimiento Danilo , Garcia García Michelle , Miranda Passo Juan Carlos
Published: January 2024

Este documento es una revisión sistemática y bibliométrica sobre las características transitorias y tendencias de investigación en los últimos 7 años, sobre capital humano y crecimiento empresarial en el ámbito de las startups. La exploración se realizó en la base de datos bibliográfica Scopus, obteniendo 111 documentos, entre artículos, capítulos de libros, libros, conferencias y resúmenes, en las áreas de conocimiento relacionadas con el tema. Para ello se utilizó la interfaz web Biblioshiny del paquete Bibliometrix del programa estadístico Rstudio, procesándose el fichero en formato csv descargado del metabuscador Scopus. Los resultados sugieren un mayor porcentaje de artículos científicos (79 %), con un mayor volumen en 2021 (25 trabajos), mientras que el Journal of small business management destaca por tener un gran impacto y uno de los autores con mayor índice H, fue Frid C.J. con un indicador de 2 puntos, junto con Gartner W.B., Nigam N. y Wyman D.M. En cuanto al análisis de co-ocurrencias de palabras, los términos entrepreneuship y human capital son los más relevantes y los que tienen una mayor relación en el campo de estudio.
The good practices of green it in energy saving and its influence on the cost of electrical service of a higher educational center, in the district of Surco - Lima 2022
Authors: Perez-Nuñez Javier , Quispe-Ubilla Ana Sofia , Gutiérrez-Flores Jenny , Meneses-Claudio Brian
Published: January 2024

This research is based on the study of how the good practices of GREEN IT influences energy savings and the cost of electricity service in a higher education center, which mentions the importance and positive impact of using GREEN IT in organizations, which promotes energy efficiency and sustainability of various technological devices, and to this is added the benefit of preserving both natural and energy resources. These good practices of green economy, the correct use of technologies and processes is proven in this research that directly impacts the costs that can be incurred by the organization for the execution of its activities, as well as the contribution to the care of the environment with the decrease of Co2 produced by each action and resources used habitually. The objective of this research is to determine how the good practices of GREEN IT in energy saving influence the cost of a higher education center in the district of Surco - Lima 2022. For the above mentioned and to measure the good practices employed in the institution, a questionnaire and the evaluation of fixed and variable costs were used to analyze how much it has impacted economically, as well as the care of technological assets for their longer life. Finally, the results obtained confirm the hypothesis raised, that applying the good practices of GREEN IT has a direct impact on energy reduction, as well as on the costs of the institution; verified in the survey instrument to 132 samples where the evaluation result yields a Cronbach's Alpha for the 22 items of 0,968, which allows affirming that the instrument applied has an excellent level of reliability and a reliability test for each question obtained an alpha greater than 0,965.
COVID-19 depression in university students living in a vulnerable area of northern Lima
Authors: Asencios-Trujillo Lucia , Asencios-Trujillo Lida , La Rosa-Longobardi Carlos , Gallegos-Espinoza Djamila , Piñas-Rivera Livia
Published: January 2024

Being university students from socioeconomically vulnerable areas, depressive symptomatology tends to increase during the pandemic, so the objective of the research is to determine depression in post-COVID-19 university students in northern Lima. It is a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional and non-experimental study, with a population of 30 people who completed a questionnaire with sociodemographic aspects and the Zung Self-Assessment Scale for Depression. In their results, 5 % (n=7) of the inhabitants are depressed, 30,5 % (n=10) are slightly depressed and 64,5 % (n=13) have normal depression. In conclusion, this research will allow highlighting the unfavorable conditions that pre-exist in vulnerable areas of our country, also product of the pandemic worsened thus giving the need for long-term interventions on mental health.
Treatment and effectiveness of scabies in first cycle with permethrin 5 % in pediatric population
Authors: Ullón César , González-Argote Javier
Published: January 2024

Introduction: the goals of treatment are eradication of the mites from the infected individual, prevention of spread of scabies to other individuals, relief of associated pruritus, and recognition and treatment of complications. Treatment generally includes everyone in the household, even if they have no symptoms: symptoms can take 4-6 weeks to develop after a person is infested. Scabies is most commonly treated with 5 % permethrin dermal cream. Objectives: to describe the factors associated with response to treatment and effectiveness of a first course of 5 % permethrin in a pediatric population with scabies. Material and methods: an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, retrospective, retrospective study will be carried out through the study of clinical records from a primary health care center in Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The study period will include records from January 2020 to September 2022. The study population will be pediatric patients receiving care at the center and diagnosed with scabies.
DERMATOFIBROSARCOMA PROTUBERANS: THE EXPERIENCES OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT THROUGH A RARE CASE REPORT
Authors: Le Thanh Hien , Vu Dinh Tam , Nguyen Dinhh Quan , Nguyen Hong Son , Nguyen Huu Quang
Published: January 2024

Background: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is classified as a soft tissue sarcoma, representing a rare form of skin cancer. Despite its rarity, DFSP is acknowledged as the most common skin sarcoma. The clinical features of DFSP are highly varied, making early-stage diagnosis challenging. Treatment initiated at an advanced stage significantly increases the risk of DFSP recurrence.
Case Report: A 65-year-old female patient sought medical attention at our hospital due to a giant tumor on her central back. The lesion had initially appeared two years prior and had been initially misdiagnosed as keloids. Subsequently, the patient underwent intralesional steroid injections and surgery at a private clinic, but the lesion exhibited no improvement and relapsed within two months. Upon presenting to the National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology, the patient displayed a brown-red raised tumor measuring approximately 8x4cm on her back. Given the suspicion of a cutaneous carcinoma, a biopsy was conducted. The histopathology and immunohistochemistry tests confirmed the diagnosis of DFSP. Consequently, the patient underwent wide excision of the lesion, including 3 cm of normal skin around it and deep into the fascia. No recurrence was recorded after one year of follow-up.
Conclusion: DFSP, a rare form of skin carcinoma, can be challenging to differentiate from various other conditions, including keloids. In cases where conventional treatments such as intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection show poor improvement for suspected keloids, DFSP should be considered and confirmed through histopathology and immunohistochemistry tests.
Received 28 June 2023Revised 26 September 2023Accepted 29 November 2023
ARSITEKTUR VERNAKULAR: PENERAPAN ARSITEKTUR VERNAKULAR PADA BANGUNAN RUMAH SINGGAH TUAN KADI DI KOTA PEKANBARU
Authors: Nasril S  , Elfida Agus
Published: January 2024

Kota Pekanbaru merupakan ibu kota Provinsi Riau yang memiliki visi untuk mewujudkan identitas kota dengan lingkup budaya Melayu Riau. Upaya pelestarian budaya menjadi langkah yang ditetapkan oleh pemerintah khususnya pada sektor pariwisata. Salah satunya dengan ditetapkannya Rumah Singgah Tuan Kadi sebagai situs cagar budaya yang menjadi objek destinasi wisata kebudayaan dan sejarah dengan ciri khas bangunan tradisional Melayu Riau dari segi eksterior maupun interiornya. Rumah Singgah Tuan Kadi dapat dikunjungi penduduk sekitar maupun wisatawan, kegiatan pemotretan, serta kegiatan kebudayaan oleh pemerintah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi penerapan Arsitektur Vernakular pada bangunan tradisional seperti Rumah Singgah Tuan Kadi sebagai salah satu ciri khas kebudayaan Melayu Riau. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif interpretatif dengan menganalisis data observasi dan dokumentasi pada Rumah Singgah Tuan Kadi disertai dengan wawancara dan keterkaitannya dengan landasan teori mengenai penerapan Arsitektur Vernakular pada bangunan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan identifikasi mengenai penerapan Arsitektur Vernakular pada elemen interior yang ada pada rumah tradisional di Kota Pekanbaru. Dari hasil yang diperoleh pada Rumah Singgah Tuan Kadi dipengaruhi oleh kebudayaan Melayu yang tersebar pada masa kejayaan kerajaan Siak Sri Indra Pura sebagai tempat persinggahan sultan dan diambil alih oleh Belanda sebagai kantor. Penerapan pada eksterior dan interior pada rumah tradisional dapat menjadi acuan rekomendasi dalam perancangan desain yang merefleksikan identitas budaya pada bangunan ruang publik di Kota Pekanbaru.
Persepsi Mahasiswa Melakukan Bimbingan Skripsi Secara Online
Authors: Ilwana Ilwana , Karim Darwin , Woferst Rismadefi
Published: January 2024

Bimbingan online merupakan bimbingan yang dilakukan dengan tidak adanya pertemuan langsung antara dosen pembimbing dengan mahasiswa bimbingannya, dengan adanya bimbingan skripsi secara online, mahasiswa dapat memperoleh bimbingan skripsi dimanapun dan kapanpun. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana persepsi mahasiswa dalam melakukan bimbingan skripsi secara online. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain deskriptif. Teknik pengambilan sampel adalah purposive sampling dengan jumlah responden 64 orang. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah kuesioner yang dibagikan melalui google form. Analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis univariat. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan mayoritas responden berjenis kelamin perempuan yaitu 52 responden (81,3%), program kelas respon  adalah angkatan 2017 yaitu angkatan 2017-1 dengan jumlah 32 responden (50,0%), dan 2017-2 dengan jumlah responden 32 (50,0%). Secara umum, hasil persepsi mahasiswa terhadap bimbingan skripsi secara online yaitu positif (84,4%). Hasil persepsi terhadap subvariabel peran dosen yaitu positif (71,9%), dan pada ketercapaian standar dan tujuan bimbingan juga mendapatkan kategori positif (59,3%), sedangkan pada penggunaan media yaitu positif (82,8%), dan pada proses pelaksanaan juga mendapatkan kategori positif yaitu (76,6%). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan persepsi mayoritas mahasiswa terhadap pelaksanaan bimbingan skripsi secara online adalah positif yaitu 55 responden (84,4%). Peneliti merekomendasikan agar penelitian berikutnya menggunakan variabel yang lebih spesifik dengan kondisi yang terbaru.
La Economía Ilegal en la Frontera Perú-Bolivia: Un Círculo Vicioso Difícil de Romper
Authors:   Proyectos Maroviq, Machicado Rodríguez Reymundo
Published: January 2024

e article "Illegal Economy in the Peru-Bolivia Border: A Difficult Vicious Cycle to Break" examines the phenomenon of the illegal economy in the border area between Peru and Bolivia. It highlights the background factors that have contributed to the growth of this informal economy, such as the strategic location of the border and the weakness of law enforcement institutions. The problematic situation reveals the existence of a vicious cycle in which the illegal economy feeds off and perpetuates itself, undermining the formal economy and weakening the rule of law. The analysis examines the factors that contribute to the persistence of this vicious cycle, such as the lackof investment in national security, limited state presence, and ineffective cooperation between Peru and Bolivia. The conclusions emphasize the need to break this vicious cycle and propose strengthening national security, increasing bilateral and regionalcooperation, and improving institutional capacity and border control. Furthermore, the importance of implementing economic development policies that provide legitimate opportunities to border communities is highlighted. Emphasis is placed on addressing foreign political interference, preventing external interests from perpetuating the illegal economy.
Maturity of Agriculture Open Data Ecosystem in Croatia – Challenges and Opportunities
Authors:   Faculty of Organization and Informatics from Varaždin, University of Zagreb, Croatia, Hrustek Larisa , Šalamon Dragica ,   University of Zagreb, Croatia, Faculty of Agriculture, Tomičić Furjan Martina ,   Faculty of Organization and Informatics from Varaždin, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Published: January 2024

Although startups show great interest in sharing and re-using data, and large business systems know the value of data, data sharing is problematic and questionable. The reason is the legislation that does not have prescribed obligations and procedures for sharing data, and when data is shared, it is not properly managed at the sectoral or industry ecosystem level. For stakeholders to reap the economic benefits of using/re-using open data, strong data ecosystems supported by policies and investments are needed to ensure infrastructure and data capacity for everyone in the environment. In this paper, exploratory research was conducted and the focus is on the agricultural data ecosystem, which has a strategically relevant role in food production and feeding society but does not sufficiently use the capacities of the digital age for progress, especially the data capacities that are significant in overcoming challenges. The measurement tool was used based on the conceptual framework of open data ecosystem elements and characteristics, where the key elements are Stakeholders, Data, Infrastructure and Policy/Governance, while the parameters are defined based on the key characteristics of each element. The measurement tool was used for the evaluation of the status of the Croatian agricultural open data ecosystem and its maturity level. The data was collected by searching secondary sources (searching literature and documents, available infrastructure - platforms, applications and tools as well as analyzing the websites of relevant institutions) and in-depth interviews with stakeholders in the agricultural ecosystem. The results showed that in the Croatian agricultural open data ecosystem, elements of Stakeholders, Infrastructure and Governance/Policy were rated as Fundamental level, while the Data element showed the best trend and was rated as Effective level. The Stakeholders element was rated best by the Management and Support Organization, while the other elements were rated best by Researchers/Scientists. The lowest ratings on elements of the data ecosystem were assigned by two groups of stakeholders, Agriculture Businesses/Farmers and Consumer Organizations and Consumers. Nevertheless, there is still much room for growth and improvement in the data offered for/by all stakeholders, considering that the data offered by the Management and Support Organization and the researcher/Scientist offer and the way they do it are not suitable and useful for the business and production of the other stakeholders in the ecosystem. Significant efforts are needed to build a robust and sustainable data ecosystem in the agricultural sector.
Analysis of the Behaviour of Composite Connections in Multi-Storey Buildings Under Earthquake Loading
Authors:   Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia, Milijaš Aleksa
Published: January 2024

In the past years, number of beams and slabs in steel structures that are executed as composite steel – concrete elements has significantly increased. In moment-resisting frames with composite steel – concrete slabs, slab reinforcement in tensile zone needs to be considered in design of composite steel – concrete beam – to – column connections with steel plates and bolts in tensile zone. However, the number of reinforcement bars that should be taken into account in connection design significantly depends on the effective width of the concrete slab. Moreover, directions for calculation of the effective width of the concrete slab are still not unambiguous as they can be calculated either according to recommendations from Eurocode 4 or Eurocode 8. In this paper, composite connections are briefly explained and main differences between composite steel – concrete beam – to – column connections and corresponding steel connections are summarized. Furthermore, behaviour of a composite steel – concrete beam – to – column connection under bending moment and shear force induced by earthquake loading is investigated using finite element analysis in software package Abaqus. Finally, a parametric study is carried out in order to examine the suitability of two code recommendations for determination of the effective width of concrete slab in case of seismic loading.
Developing a Method for Building Business Process Models Based on Graph Neural Networks in the Absence of Task Identifier Data
Authors: Kazakov Oleg , Azarenko Natalya , Kozlova Irina
Published: January 2024

The contemporary methodology of business process modeling is closely tied to process mining. The aim of the study is to develop a method of creating business process models through the restoration of links between events recorded in logs in the absence of CaseID data based on graph neural networks. The problem is solved by applying the graph convolutional networks architecture. The study employs a combination of a weighted adjacency matrix and an adjacency matric accounting for the graph data structure. Textual information about the tasks involved in the business process is considered when implementing the feature matrix using embeddings. The Navec embedding model is chosen to represent task titles as numerical vectors. The study was based on parsing the technological log of the 1C:Enterprise system. The obtained solutions make it possible to restore the required connection (Sequence flow) in the model of the "Approval of a commercial offer" business process in the absence of Case ID data in the event log as part of the "Reset request" task.
On The Question of the Genesis of Novogrudok
Authors:   Vitebsk State University named after P. M. Masherov (Belarus, Vitebsk), Bubenko Tatiana , Metelsky Andrey ,   Institute of History, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (Belarus, Minsk)
Published: January 2024

The article, based on the analysis of the archaeological material of previous researchers and new materials obtained by the authors of the article, states that the settlement on the territory of the chronicle Novogorodok arose at the end of the 10th century and from the very beginning existed as a large craft and trade point in the Upper Ponemanye region. It consisted of a small fortified center and an open craft and trading settlement. Its transformation into a city — an administrative, military, craft and trade, cult and cultural center of the region — occurred only at the beginning of the 12th century, when a powerful detinets (with an area of about 3,5 hectares) was erected, combining the modern Castle Hill and the Small Castle of Novogrudok, to the west of which the posad was located. Construction of a new fortified town at the beginning of the 12th century (Novogorodka) chronologically fits into the activities of the dynasty of the Grodno princely house, which appeared in the beginning of the 12th century, the first representative of which was the Grodno Prince Vsevolodka and then his sons Boris, Gleb and Mstislavl, who ruled in the middle – second half of the 12th century. Archaeological research carried out on Castle Hill and the Small Castle of Novogrudok shows that initially a single detinets of the city was topographically divided into two parts. On the territory of the modern Small Castle there were estates of the feudal elite and the artisans serving them, possibly a princely court and a stone temple. The modern Castle Hill territory was occupied by outbuildings. The single detinets of Novogrudok was cut by a defensive ditch on Castle Hill and the Small Castle in the first half of the 14th century due to the start of construction of a stone castle caused by the crusaders’ campaigns.
The Social Role of a Religious Organization: A Historical and Sociological Aspect (The Case of the Roman Catholic Church of the Philippines)
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University of Economics, Balabeikina Olga , Kuznetsova Julia ,   St. Petersburg State University (Russia, St. Petersburg)
Published: January 2024

The subject of the research is the historical and geographical aspect of studying the features of the manifestation and degree of the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) influence on social processes in the Philippines. The purpose of the research is to use the example of the Roman Catholic Church of the Philippines to identify the role of the predominant religious institution in the country in functioning of the social sphere dating back to the period of its inception within the territory under consideration. The article examines the manifestations of the social functions of religious organizations (on the example of the Philippines RCC) both at the national and regional levels. The history of the spread of Catholicism in the Philippines has more than 500 years. Over this time, a unique model for the functioning of the confessional space has been formed in the Asia-Pacific region, in which the RCC of the Philippines plays an important role in ensuring the social well-being and spiritual development of the Filipino people. The research made it possible to identify the role of the RCC in the implementation of important social activities, which consists in overcoming the problems of the country’s public sphere and promoting its further development. That is, the RCC is one of the institutions that provide significant support to the state in the implementation of the main directions of social policy, responding to the needs of modern society. The Philippines is a unique example of a country not only for the Asia-Pacific region, but also for the world, where many social manifestations of the population's life are still based on the value orientations, ritual and dogma of the Roman Catholic Church, which date back to the period of its inception within the territory under consideration and never stopped.
First Secrets of Ekaterinburg’s Urban Archaeology: Explorations and Discoveries at the Turn of the 20th – 21st Centuries
Authors:   First Secrets of Ekaterinburg’s Urban Archaeology: Explorations and Discoveries at the Turn of the 20th – 21st Centuries, Pogorelov Sergey
Published: January 2024

At the end of the 20th century, within the framework of the Research and Production Center for the Protection and Use of Historical and Cultural Monuments of the Sverdlovsk Region (NPC SO), an urban archaeology group was created. Despite the fact that the lack of regulation of the new direction in the federal legislation made the activities of the first researchers quite complicated, for over 20 years, the NPC SO has conducted hundreds of studies in the historical sites of the Sverdlovsk Region. On the territory of Ekaterinburg, the objects of the first research were iconic historical places: the estates of the Commanders of the Ural and Siberian works G.W. de Gennin, V.N. Tatishchev and N.G. Kleopin, Mining & Metallurgical Drugstore, merchants Rastorguyevs-Kharitonovs, engineer Ipatiyev, postmaster Laishevsky, and General Kachka, merchants Ryazanovs, Zaimka of the Old Believers, etc. Explorations were also performed on a number of churches and 12 necropolises (Zarechny, Uspensky, Monastyrsky, Bogoyavlensky, Second German and others), including the burial places of the Romanov Tsar family on the Koptyakovskaya Road. Surveys were carried out at the sites of old mills: Uktussky, Ekaterinburgsky (including the Mint), Verkh-Isetsky, etc. Inspections of quarries, mines, charcoal sites and other objects began. Field researches related to the history of revolutions and the Civil War were also carried out. In recent years, the sites of mass executions and burials of victims of political repressions have been studied.
Sustainability and General Dental Practice: An Overview.
Authors: Fitzgerald Rhian , Millett Declan
Published: January 2024

##Statement of the problem

Sustainability recognises that the resources that we use are finite and that we should be cognisant of the way in which we use them and use them with care.

##Purpose of the study

This paper aims to provide an overview of sustainability in a broad healthcare context and specifically from a dental perspective.

##Materials and Methods

This publication discusses how the concept of sustainability can impact the decisions we make regarding the dentistry that we provide. We consider many relevant factors, including practice settings, travel and patient records, single-use equipment, oral hygiene, patient and treatments.

##Results and Conclusion

Possible options for improving the sustainability of dental practice are proposed, ranging from “easy wins” to more significant investments in time and finance.
Analisis Tingkat Pelayanan Prasarana Sepeda Pada Kawasan Koridor Jalan Kota Kebumen Menggunakan Metode Blos
Authors: Nurochim Achmad
Published: January 2024

Aktivitas pembangunan yang berkembang pesat di kawasan koridor jalan pusat Kota Kebumen saat ini berdampak pada peningkatan arus hingga terjadi kemacetan di beberapa ruas jalan. Terdapat 7 (tujuh) ruas jalan yang menjadi koridor utama di pusat Kota Kebumen, yaitu Jalan Soekarno Hatta, Jalan Merdeka, Jalan Mayjend. Sutoyo, Jalan Kusuma, Jalan S. Parman, Jalan Soeprapto dan Jalan Ampera. Permintaan transportasi dengan moda sepeda di kawasan ini cukup signifikan, karena banyaknya pengguna sepeda untuk mengakses kawasan sekolah serta perkantoran. Namun pola lalu lintas kondisi eksisting yang masih bercampur dengan kendaraan bermotor membuat potensi kerawanan pada aspek keselamatan yang cukup tinggi pada pengguna sepeda.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh tingkat pelayanan prasarana sepeda pada kawasan koridor jalan Kota Kebumen melalui observasi lapangan dengan cara : Mendapatkan data geometri ruas, data volume dan pencacahan lalu lintas (traffic counting) serta data kecepatan kendaraan bermotor. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode BLOS (Bicycle Level of Service).Dari hasil analisis BLOS, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa dari pengambilan data  ke 7 ruas jalan yang terbagi menjadi 14 segmen masing-masing pengambilan data 3 hari yang berbeda yaitu hari Senin, Sabtu dan Minggu pada 3 waktu yang berbeda pagi, siang dan sore hanya 1 segmen yang nilainya A semua (lingkungan  sangat baik untuk sepeda), selebihnya nilainya variatif dari A sampai F (lingkungan tidak aman untuk sepeda). Dari beberapa komponen faktor perhitungan BLOS yaitu traffic counting, persentase kendaraan berat, kecepatan kendaraan, perkerasan bahu jalan dan geometri jalan penyebab utama nilai BLOS tinggi (lingkungan tidak aman untuk sepeda) adalah persentase kendaraan berat memiliki nilai tertinggi dilanjutkan jumlah kendaraan yang tinggi, sedangkan untuk faktor lain seperti kecepatan kendaraan, perkerasan bahu jalan dan geometri jalan menyumbang nilai rata-rata atau pengaruhnya tidak terlalu signifikan.
Using kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa), quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa), and watermelon rind (Citrullus lanatus) in a plant-based drink
Authors: Zúñiga-Moreno Luis Eduardo , Ramos María José Briones , Guilcamaigua-Anchatuña Doris , Landines Edgar Fernando
Published: January 2024

The growing consumer trend toward healthier foods has challenged the food industry to constantly innovate and offer alternatives that meet the demand for products appealing to the senses and providing attractive health benefits. Quinoa, a gluten-free pseudocereal with high protein content, and kiwi, a fruit with a pleasant taste and high vitamin C content, exemplify this shift. Conversely, watermelon, a widely consumed fruit, yields a fiber-rich by-product in its rind, often discarded and not fully utilized. Following this trend, this research aims to take advantage of the main components of such food matrices in a plant-based drink. Three treatments were developed, varying the content of kiwi, quinoa, and watermelon rind flour while keeping the remaining ingredients constant. Bromatological and microbiological analyses followed the Ecuadorian standard NTE INEN 2337:2008 specifications for fruit and vegetable beverages. The protein and fiber contents ranged from 1.72 to 5.28% and 2.95 to 6.19%, respectively. The evaluated parameters showed significant statistical differences (p<0.05) among all treatments. Vitamin C results ranged from 3.80 to 4.93 mg/100g, with no significant statistical difference. Finally, all microbiological parameters met the requirements of the respective standard. In conclusion, the results support the feasibility of using ingredients such as quinoa and watermelon rind flour to develop beverages with protein and fiber content, respectively.
Assessing the Key Drivers of Sustainable Economic Growth in Laos: Emphasis on Infrastructure Investment
Authors:   School of Economics and Trade, Hunan University, Changsha, China., KEOTHEPHAR Keoudone , SRITHILAT Vilayvanh ,   School of Economics and Trade, Hunan University, Changsha, China.
Published: January 2024

This study delves into the factors driving sustainable economic growth in Laos, with a particular emphasis on infrastructure investments. Employing advanced analytical techniques, including GMM regressions and ARDL models, we analyze data spanning from 1995 to 2020, offering valuable insights and policy recommendations. Our consistent findings underscore the pivotal role of electricity infrastructure investments in spurring economic expansion. Highlights the positive impact of telecommunication infrastructure and a skilled workforce, emphasizing the importance of technological advancements and human capital development. An investigation from various angles reveals that variables like agriculture, air transport, industry, and services emerge as significant contributors to growth, emphasizing its multifaceted nature, and we introduce exchange rates as a variable, unveiling their potential for both positive and negative impacts on economic growth. In the long run, our study identifies a positive relationship between air transport, human capital, labor force, industry, services, exchange rates, and economic growth, highlighting their central role in policy efforts. In the short term, we observe that investments in the industry positively influence growth, while exchange rate fluctuations can have adverse effects. Our research underscores the critical importance of infrastructure investments, especially in electricity and air transport, for driving economic growth in Laos. Factors such as mobile telecommunication technology, human capital, agriculture, industry, and services also make substantial contributions to sustained growth. Notably, exchange rates can have both positive and negative effects, underscoring the need for meticulous management by policymakers to support Laos in its pursuit of rapid economic development.
Analisis Kinerja Pegawai dalam Penggunaan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Manajemen dan Disiplin Kerja
Authors: Nainggolan Edisah Putra
Published: January 2024

Penelitian bertujuan untuk meneliti kinerja karyawan berdasarkan penggunaan system Informasi Akuntansi dan bagaimana dan kinerja karyawan dipengaruhi oleh disiplin kerja, penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 150 orang karyawan PT. Telkom Akses Medan. Pengumpulan informasi menggunakan quesioner dan metode pengujian ini menggunakan aplikasi SmartPls. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kualitas sistem informasi akuntansi manajemen berpengaruh signifikan dan positif terhadap kinerja, Disiplin dalam bekerja mempunyai pengaruh yang nyata dan menguntungkan terhadap produktivitas di PT. Telkom Akses Medan.

The research aims to examine employee performance based on the use of the Accounting Information system and how employee performance is influenced by work discipline. This research uses a quantitative approach with a sample size of 150 PT employees. Telkom Access Medan. Information collection uses a questionnaire and this testing method uses the SmartPls application. The research results show that the quality of the management accounting information system has a significant and positive effect on performance. Discipline at work has a real and beneficial effect on productivity at PT. Telkom Access Medan.