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How to Improve the Environmental, Social and Governance Performance of Chinese Construction Enterprises Based on the Fuzzy Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis Method
Authors: Dang Xiaoxu , Peng Jin , Deng Xiaopeng
Published: April 2024

The environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of construction enterprises still needs to be improved. Therefore, in order to better utilize resources effectively to improve enterprise ESG performance, this paper explores the configuration paths for Chinese construction enterprises to improve their ESG performance using the (fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis) fsQCA method. It was found that single conditions are not necessary to achieve high ESG performance. The improvement of the high ESG performance needs to be combined with synergistic effects of multiple conditions. The specific configuration paths consist of six types of conditions. They are the environmental goal and management-led improvement path, the environmental training and action-led improvement path, the environmental concept and partner protection joint-led improvement path, the environmental and social level synergistic improvement path and the two multifactorial composite improvement paths. Among them, the environmental concepts, environmental goal and management, environmental training and action, and partner protection are the core conditions. The other conditions also have a certain supporting role. This study will help the construction enterprises to effectively allocate resources and develop ESG strategies with limited resources. It will also provide a reference for the government to manage the ESG performance of enterprises.
Development of an Integrated Model for Open-Pit-Mine Discontinuous Haulage System Optimization
Authors: Čelebić Miodrag , Bajić Dragoljub , Bajić Sanja , Banković Mirjana , Torbica Duško , Milošević Aleksej , Stevanović Dejan
Published: April 2024

The selection of the optimal equipment for discontinuous haulage systems is one of the most important decisions that need to be made when an open-pit mine is designed. There are a number of influencing factors, including natural (geological and environmental), technical, economic, and social. Some of them can be expressed numerically, in certain units of measure, while others are descriptive and can be stated by linguistic variables depending on the circumstances of the project. These factors are characterized by a high level of uncertainty, associated with both exploration and mining operations. The experience, knowledge, and expert judgment of engineers and specialists are of key importance for the management of mining processes, consistent with the issues stemming from the dynamic expansion of open-pit mines in space over time. This paper proposes an integrated model that translates all the criteria that affect the selection of the optimal solution into linguistic variables. By employing the multiple-criteria decision-making method and combining it with fuzzy logic, we developed an algorithm that addresses all the above-mentioned uncertainties inherent in various mining processes where the experience of experts forms the basis. The fuzzy analytic hierarchy process is used in order to deal with trending decision problems, such as mining equipment and management system selection. The entire algorithm was applied to a real case study—the Ugljevik East 1 open-pit mine.
Can the Relative ESG Gap Reduce Managerial Myopia? A Study Based on the “Tunnel Effect”
Authors: Bai Xiong , Ma Xiaoqiang , Yue Dongqi
Published: April 2024

ESG concepts are regarded as a feasible method for enterprises to obtain a sustainable competitive advantage, but whether enterprises can spontaneously and proactively implement ESG concepts is the key to the sustainable development of ESG. Focusing on listed companies with relatively slow ESG performance and carrying out investigations from the perspective of the “tunnel effect”, this study explores whether the relative ESG gap can motivate listed companies to learn and compete in ESG and whether this behavior can alleviate managerial myopia and achieve the long-term development of the company. This study reports that there is a “tunnel effect” in the relative ESG gap in listed companies with relatively lagging ESG performance; this should motivate such listed companies to improve their ESG performance and reduce managerial myopia through voluntary disclosure. Further results show that there is a “tunnel effect” in the relative ESG gap in both state-owned and non-state-owned listed companies. The learning behavior is more obvious in listed state-owned companies, and the reduction in management myopia via ESG performance is also stronger in such companies. This study expands the research on the influence of ESG on corporate behavioral decision making in the context of sustainable development, and it also provides useful references for reducing managerial myopia from the perspective of inter-firm learning competition.
Assessing the Impact of CAV Driving Strategies on Mixed Traffic on the Ring Road and Freeway
Authors: Li Haizhen , Roncoli Claudio , Zhao Weiming , Ju Yongfeng
Published: April 2024

The increasing traffic congestion has led to several negative consequences, with traffic oscillation being a major contributor to the problem. To mitigate traffic waves, the impact of the connected automated vehicles (CAVs) equipped with adaptive cruise control (ACC), FollowerStopper (FS), and jam-absorption driving (JAD) strategies on circular and linear scenarios have been evaluated. The manual vehicle is the intelligent driver model (IDM) and human driver model (HDM), respectively. The results suggest that on the ring road, the traffic performance of mixed traffic improves gradually with the increase of the proportion of CAVs under the ACC. Moreover, the traffic performance for the JAD strategy does not improve infinitely with the increase in the number of CAVs. Conversely, the FS strategy suppresses traffic waves at the cost of reducing traffic flow, and more CAVs are not beneficial for mixed traffic. It is interesting to note that under optimal performance in these three strategies, the FS strategy has the lowest number of CAVs, while the ACC strategy has the highest number of CAVs. For the linear road, it demonstrates that the JAD strategy exhibits a superior performance compared to the ACC. However, the FS strategy cannot dissipate traffic waves due to an insufficient buffer gap. Different models have varying effects on different strategies.
In Situ Utilization of Electron-Enhanced Degradation of Azo Dyes in a Constructed Wetland–Microbial Fuel Cell Coupling System
Authors: Xie Xiangfeng , Hu Jijing , Cao Xian , Zhang Shuai , Sakamaki Takashi , Li Xianning
Published: April 2024

In this study, a constructed wetland was coupled with a microbial fuel cell to establish a coupled system known as the constructed wetland–microbial fuel cell (CW–MFC), utilized for the treatment of X-3B azo dye wastewater at varying concentrations. Experimental results indicated that the anodic region made the primary contributions to the discoloration of azo dyes and COD removal, with a contribution rate of 60.9–75.8% for COD removal and 57.8–83.0% for the effectiveness of discoloration. Additionally, the role of plants in the constructed wetland area could achieve the removal of small molecular substances and further discoloration. In comparison to open-circuit conditions, under closed-circuit conditions the CW–MFC effectively degraded X-3B azo dye wastewater. Under an external resistance of 2000 Ω, a maximum COD removal rate of 60.0% and a maximum discoloration rate of 85.8% were achieved for X-3B azo dye at a concentration of 100 mg/L. Improvements in the treatment efficiency of X-3B dye wastewater were achieved by altering the external resistance. Under an external resistance of 100 Ω and an influent concentration of X-3B of 800 mg/L, the COD removal rate reached 78.6%, and the decolorization rate reached 85.2%. At this point, the CW–MFC exhibited a maximum power density of 0.024 W/m3 and an internal resistance of 99.5 Ω. Spectral analysis and GC–MS results demonstrated the effective degradation of azo dyes within the system, indicating azo bond cleavage and the generation of numerous small molecular substances. Microbial analysis revealed the enrichment of electrogenic microorganisms under low external resistance conditions, where Geobacter and Trichococcus were dominant bacterial genera under an external resistance of 100 Ω, playing crucial roles in power generation and azo dye degradation within the system.
pq-Simpson’s Type Inequalities Involving Generalized Convexity and Raina’s Function
Authors: Vivas-Cortez Miguel , Baig Ghulam Murtaza , Awan Muhammad Uzair , Brahim Kamel
Published: April 2024

This study uses Raina’s function to obtain a new coordinated pq-integral identity. Using this identity, we construct several new pq-Simpson’s type inequalities for generalized convex functions on coordinates. Setting p1=p2=1 in these inequalities yields well-known quantum Simpson’s type inequalities for coordinated generalized convex functions. Our results have important implications for the creation of post quantum mathematical frameworks.
A Framework for Integrating Freight Transport, Urban Land Planning, and Infrastructure Management under Economic Geography Principles
Authors: Barrera-Jiménez Humberto , Pineda-Jaramillo Juan
Published: April 2024

This study presents a conceptual framework proposal for integrating urban freight initiatives (UFIs), or city logistics initiatives, into urban planning and urban management (UPUM) land use and infrastructure systems. As a novel approach, this framework integrates three components: Firstly, a conceptual basis on three economic geography theory principles—location, agglomeration, and urbanisation. Secondly, spatial analysis and subsequent clustering integrate companies’ spatial positions, their proximity to other companies, their freight intensity, and the characteristics of the zonal road infrastructure; these clusters are defined as freight traffic zones (FTZs). Thirdly, a functional yet strategic UFI clustering or grouping is proposed to work in an optimised and integrated manner with the FTZs’ opportunities for efficiency and reduced externalities. It is expected that the integrated result of these three components can serve to optimise freight initiatives and road infrastructure from a city governance perspective, reduce freight externalities, and function as a stakeholder cooperation tool from government-led, policy-driven perspectives. This research also identifies and characterises various variables influencing the emergence and existence (planned or organic) of FTZs and shows how these could be incorporated into high-level UPUM processes. Although it is deemed that the principles and methodological approach followed here could be common to urban areas, an example for the Metropolitan Area of the Aburra Valley (MAAV), in Colombia, is presented as an initial case study. Conclusively, this paper introduces a pioneering methodology for integrating UFIs into city or metropolitan governance, offering guidance for policymakers to promote sustainable freight systems.
The W195 Residue of the Newcastle Disease Virus V Protein Is Critical for Multiple Aspects of Viral Self-Regulation through Interactions between V and Nucleoproteins
Authors: Wei Qiaolin , Wang Wenbin , Meng Fanxing , Wang Ying , Wei Ning , Tian Jianxia , Li Hanlue , Hao Qiqi , Zhou Zijie , Liu Haijin , Yang Zengqi , Xiao Sa
Published: April 2024

The transcription and replication of the Newcastle disease virus (NDV) strictly rely on the viral ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex, which is composed of viral NP, P, L and RNA. However, it is not known whether other viral non-RNP proteins participate in this process for viral self-regulation. In this study, we used a minigenome (MG) system to identify the regulatory role of the viral non-RNP proteins V, M, W, F and HN. Among them, V significantly reduced MG-encoded reporter activity compared with the other proteins and inhibited the synthesis of viral mRNA and cRNA. Further, V interacted with NP. A mutation in residue W195 of V diminished V–NP interaction and inhibited inclusion body (IB) formation in NP-P-L-cotransfected cells. Furthermore, a reverse-genetics system for the highly virulent strain F48E9 was established. The mutant rF48E9-VW195R increased viral replication and apparently enhanced IB formation. In vivo experiments demonstrated that rF48E9-VW195R decreased virulence and retarded time of death. Overall, the results indicate that the V–NP interaction of the W195 mutant V decreased, which regulated viral RNA synthesis, IB formation, viral replication and pathogenicity. This study provides insight into the self-regulation of non-RNP proteins in paramyxoviruses.
Higher-Order Structure of Adeno-Associated Virus Serotype 8 by Hydrogen/Deuterium Exchange Mass Spectrometry
Authors: Ikeda Tomohiko , Yamaguchi Yuki , Oyama Hiroaki , Matsushita Aoba , Tsunaka Yasuo , Fukuhara Mitsuko , Torisu Tetsuo , Uchiyama Susumu
Published: April 2024

The higher-order structure (HOS) is a critical quality attribute of recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAVs). Evaluating the HOS of the entire rAAV capsid is challenging because of the flexibility and/or less folded nature of the VP1 unique (VP1u) and VP1/VP2 common regions, which are structural features essential for these regions to exert their functions following viral infection. In this study, hydrogen/deuterium exchange mass spectrometry (HDX-MS) was used for the structural analysis of full and empty rAAV8 capsids. We obtained 486 peptides representing 85% sequence coverage. Surprisingly, the VP1u region showed rapid deuterium uptake even though this region contains the phospholipase A2 domain composed primarily of α-helices. The comparison of deuterium uptake between full and empty capsids showed significant protection from hydrogen/deuterium exchange in the full capsid at the channel structure of the 5-fold symmetry axis. This corresponds to cryo-electron microscopy studies in which the extended densities were observed only in the full capsid. In addition, deuterium uptake was reduced in the VP1u region of the full capsid, suggesting the folding and/or interaction of this region with the encapsidated genome. This study demonstrated HDX-MS as a powerful method for probing the structure of the entire rAAV capsid.
Begomovirus Transmission to Tomato Plants Is Not Hampered by Plant Defenses Induced by Dicyphus hesperus Knight
Authors: Legarrea Saioa , LaTora Angela Gabrielle , Simmons Alvin M. , Srinivasan Rajagopalbabu
Published: April 2024

Plants can respond to insect infestation and virus infection by inducing plant defenses, generally mediated by phytohormones. Moreover, plant defenses alter host quality for insect vectors with consequences for the spread of viruses. In agricultural settings, other organisms commonly interact with plants, thereby inducing plant defenses that could affect plant–virus–vector interactions. For example, plant defenses induced by omnivorous insects can modulate insect behavior. This study focused on tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV), a plant virus of the family Geminiviridae and genus Begomovirus. It is transmitted in a persistent circulative manner by the whitefly Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), posing a global threat to tomato production. Mirids (Hemiptera: Miridae) are effective biological control agents of B. tabaci, but there is a possibility that their omnivorous nature could also interfere with the process of virus transmission. To test this hypothesis, this study first addressed to what extent the mirid bug Dicyphus hesperus Knight induces plant defenses in tomato. Subsequently, the impact of this plant–omnivore interaction on the transmission of TYLCV was evaluated. Controlled cage experiments were performed in a greenhouse setting to evaluate the impact of mirids on virus transmission and vector acquisition by B. tabaci. While we observed a reduced number of whiteflies settling on plants exposed to D. hesperus, the plant defenses induced by the mirid bug did not affect TYLCV transmission and accumulation. Additionally, whiteflies were able to acquire comparable amounts of TYLCV on mirid-exposed plants and control plants. Overall, the induction of plant defenses by D. hesperus did not influence TYLCV transmission by whiteflies on tomato.
The Trimeric Autotransporter Adhesin SadA from Salmonella spp. as a Novel Bacterial Surface Display System
Authors: Sang Shuli , Song Wenge , Lu Lu , Ou Qikun , Guan Yiyan , Tao Haoxia , Wang Yanchun , Liu Chunjie
Published: April 2024

Bacterial surface display platforms have been developed for applications such as vaccine delivery and peptide library screening. The type V secretion system is an attractive anchoring motif for the surface expression of foreign proteins in gram-negative bacteria. SadA belongs to subtype C of the type V secretion system derived from Salmonella spp. and promotes biofilm formation and host cell adherence. The inner membrane lipoprotein SadB is important for SadA translocation. In this study, SadA was used as an anchoring motif to expose heterologous proteins in Salmonella typhimurium using SadB. The ability of SadA to display heterologous proteins on the S. typhimurium surface in the presence of SadB was approximately three-fold higher than that in its absence of SadB. Compared to full-length SadA, truncated SadAs (SadA877 and SadA269) showed similar display capacities when exposing the B-cell epitopes of urease B from Helicobacter pylori (UreB158–172aa and UreB349–363aa). We grafted different protein domains, including mScarlet (red fluorescent protein), the urease B fragment (UreBm) from H. pylori SS1, and/or protective antigen domain 4 from Bacillus anthracis A16R (PAD4), onto SadA877 or SadA1292. Whole-cell dot blotting, immunofluorescence, and flow cytometric analyses confirmed the localization of Flag×3-mScarlet (~30 kDa) and Flag×3-UreBm-mScarlet (~58 kDa) to the S. typhimurium surface using truncated SadA877 or SadA1292 as an anchoring motif. However, Flag×3-UreBm-PAD4-mScarlet (~75 kDa) was displayed on S. typhimurium using SadA1292. The oral administrated pSadBA1292-FUM/StmΔygeAΔmurI and pSadBA877-FUM/StmΔygeAΔmurI could elicit a significant mucosal and humoral immunity response. SadA could thus be used as an anchoring motif for the surface expression of large heterologous proteins as a potential strategy for attenuated bacterial vaccine development.
Numerical Modelling and Prediction of Oil Slick Dispersion and Horizontal Movement at Bornholm Basin in Baltic Sea
Authors: Dąbrowska Ewa
Published: April 2024

This paper presents an original approach to predicting oil slick movement and dispersion at the water surface. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of evolving hydro-meteorological conditions and the thickness of the oil spill layer. The main gap addressed by this study lies in the need for a comprehensive understanding of how changing environmental conditions and oil thickness interact to influence the movement and dispersion of oil slicks. By focusing on this aspect, this study aims to provide valuable insights into the complex dynamics of oil spill behaviour, enhancing the ability to predict and mitigate the environmental impacts of such incidents. Self-designed software was applied to develop and modify previously established mathematical probabilistic models for predicting changes in the shape of the oil trajectory. First, a semi-Markov model of the process is constructed, and the oil thickness is analysed at the sea surface over time. Next, a stochastic-based procedure to forecast the horizontal movement and dispersion of an oil slick in diverse hydro-meteorological conditions considering a varying oil layer thickness is presented. This involves determining the trajectory and movement of a slick domain, which consists of an elliptical combination of domains undergoing temporal changes. By applying the procedure and program, a short-term forecast of the horizontal movement and dispersion of an oil slick provided its trajectory at the Bornholm Basin of the Baltic Sea within two days. The research results obtained are preliminary prediction results, although the approach considered in this paper can help responders understand the scope of the problem and mitigate the effects of environmental damage if the oil discharge reaches sensitive ecosystems. Finally, further perspectives of this research are given.
Research on Operation Characteristics of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor at Zero and Low Speeds Based on Pulse Vibration High-Frequency Injection Method
Authors: Wang Jianfei , Fan Hua , Liu Kai , Liu Xu
Published: April 2024

In order to reduce costs, compress space, and improve system stability under harsh operating conditions, the current vehicle motor drive systems often use position sensorless control methods. However, due to the introduction of filters and the hysteresis of position observers, the position sensorless control has the problem of deteriorating dynamic performance when vehicles start from zero and low speeds or their loads change. Therefore, this article focuses on the problem of position sensorless control applied by permanent magnet synchronous motors when vehicles start and operate at zero and low speed. Combined with high-frequency pulse vibration injection method, the relationship between the types of position observers, parameter selection, and position tracking performance is analyzed and compared. The short-pulse injection method is proposed to locate the initial position of the motor, overcoming the inherent 180° position deviation of pulse vibration high-frequency injections. Subsequently, the impact of the amplitude and frequency of the injected high-frequency signal on the performance of position estimation is focused on. Considering the adverse effects caused by the phase delay of the filter, a design method for filter parameters is proposed to achieve a smooth start and operation of the permanent magnet synchronous motor under position sensorless control. Finally, the rationality of the theoretical analysis and the effectiveness of the adopted methods are fully verified through simulation and experiments.
The Performance Enhancement of a Vehicle Suspension System Employing an Electromagnetic Inerter
Authors: Luo Chen , Yang Xiaofeng , Jia Zhihong , Liu Changning , Yang Yi
Published: April 2024

As a newly conceived vibration isolation element, an inerter can be implemented in different forms, and it is easily introduced in different vibration isolation scenarios. This paper focuses on a novel inerter device called an electromagnetic inerter (EMI), which combines a linear generator with a fluid inerter. Firstly, the structure and the working principle of the EMI is stated. Then, the parameter sensitivity of the fluid inerter is analyzed, and two parameters that have great influence on the inertance coefficient are obtained. Subsequently, the influence of the change of the external circuit on the output characteristics of the device is also discussed. This proves that the introduction of external circuits can simplify complex mechanical topologies. Finally, the topological structures of vehicle suspension are changed in the form of an EMI (including external circuit), and the dynamic performance of these structures in the typical vibration isolation system of a vehicle’s suspension is obtained. It is found that an L4 layout should be considered as the best suspension structure. Compared with traditional passive suspension, it not only ensures that its handling stability is not weakened, but also reduces the root mean square value of body acceleration and the peak of suspension work space by 4.56% and 11.62%, respectively.
Development of the conceptual foundations of digital and business ecosystems in the modern economy
Authors: Борисова О.В.
Published: April 2024

Активная эволюция экономики, происходящие процессы глобализации, цифровизация и виртуализация, переход к активному поиску синергетических эффектов от совместной деятельности привели к формированию цифровых и бизнес-экосистем, активно развивающихся сегодня. Формирование подходов к управлению вызвало необходимость уточнения концептуальных основ и выявления границ между цифровыми и бизнес-экосистемами. Для проведения исследования были использованы следующие методы: общенаучные, сравнения, сопоставления. В результате проанализированы работы российских и иностранных авторов, позволившие уточнить концепцию цифровых и бизнес-экосистем, представить их характеристики, сравнить между собой по отобранным автором критериям и определить компоненты каждой системы. Выявлены различия между цифровой и бизнес-экосистемами, ключевые компоненты каждой из них, риски субъектов хозяйствования, взаимодействующих с ней и самого бизнеса.

The active evolution of the economy, the ongoing processes of globalization, digitalization and virtualization, the transition to an active search for synergistic effects from joint activities have led to the formation of digital and business ecosystems that are actively developing today. The formation of management approaches has necessitated clarifying the conceptual framework and identifying the boundaries between digital and business ecosystems. To conduct the study, the following methods were used: general scientific, comparisons, comparisons. As a result, the works of Russian and foreign authors were analyzed, which made it possible to clarify the concept of digital and business ecosystems, present their characteristics, compare them with each other according to criteria selected by the author, and identify the components of each system. The differences between the digital and business ecosystems, the key components of each of them, the risks of business entities interacting with it and the business itself are identified.
Comparative analysis of the experience of preparing and publishing Russian and foreign periodical scientific statistical journals as a method of management consulting for publishing houses
Authors: Королькова Н.А. , Давлетшина Л.А.
Published: April 2024

Результаты литературного обзора указывают на недостаточность изучения вопросов управления научно-издательской деятельностью, а также выработки стратегий развития научных журналов, что требует дальнейшего рассмотрения, особенно в контексте информационно-аналитического обеспечения и методов управленческого консультирования. На основе данных официальных сайтов российских и зарубежных научных статистических журналов (77 российских и 129 зарубежных), а также сведений наукометрической базы данных сформирована база данных, характеризующая статистические издания по 67 признакам. В статье описан подход к выявлению периодических научных статистических изданий на основе проработки паспортов специальностей (для российской практики) и описанию тематических категорий (для ASJC). Раскрыты особенности проектирования базы данных и формирования информационного массива для всестороннего анализа. Предложен универсальный алгоритм сравнительного анализа изданий в рамках реализации метода управленческого консультирования, состоящий из восьми взаимосвязанных шагов.

The results of the literary review indicate the insufficiency of studying the management of scientific publishing activities, as well as the development of strategies for the development of scientific journals, which requires further consideration, especially in the context of information and analytical support and management consulting methods. Based on data from the official websites of Russian and foreign scientific statistical journals (77 Russian and 129 foreign), as well as information from the scientometric database, a database characterizing statistical publications on 67 grounds has been formed. The article describes an approach to identifying periodical scientific statistical publications based on the study of specialty passports (for Russian practice) and the description of thematic categories (for ASJC). The features of database design and the formation of an information array for comprehensive analysis are disclosed. A universal algorithm for comparative analysis of publications in the framework of the implementation of the management consulting method, consisting of eight interrelated steps, is proposed.
Desejo ou necessidade? Dilemas no consumo da classe média brasileira
Authors: Ferreira Paulo Roberto do Amaral , Melo Juan Francisco Dominguez , Araujo Lyvia da Silva de , Freitas João Marcos Miranda , Barboza Filho Carlos Nobre de Jesus
Published: April 2024

Uma família deseja investir na compra do novo apartamento em uma região nobre da cidade, iniciando um novo projeto de vida. A mudança é necessária para que a família atinja seus objetivos? O momento atual do país é propício para este tipo de empreitada? A família estaria preparada mentalmente e financeiramente para este empreendimento? O dilema desejo versus necessidade está presente na vida de muitas famílias brasileiras. Estimulados pela enxurrada de propagandas em jornais, revistas e mídias sociais, é comum os indivíduos desejarem o consumo de novos bens e serviços que, na verdade, não são necessidades reais e tampouco farão diferença no seu estilo de vida e no seu bem-estar. Se o consumo se torna compulsivo e irresponsável, então ele pode resultar em superendividamento e levar toda uma família à depressão. Ter liberdade para tomar decisões financeiras e consumir deve estar condicionada a ter responsabilidade, uma vez que tais decisões podem influenciar na vida de outras pessoas no médio e longo prazo. E ter responsabilidade significa refletir se o consumo desejado é compatível com o orçamento familiar e atende as necessidades não deu um, mas de todos os familiares.
Reading the Body as Narrative Cue in J. G. Ballard’s Concrete Island
Authors: Ecke Jochen
Published: April 2024

This essay is concerned with the representation of bodies in J. G. Ballard’s Concrete Island (1974), a rewriting of Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe (1719). Specifically, it posits that the body in Ballard’s novel is first and foremost a narrative cue in a constructivist sense: readers are trained to recognise that whenever the text makes appeals to the body, they are to understand this as a counter-narrative to what the characters may be thinking or stating in verbal utterances. As a consequence, while we may initially recognise the protagonist Robert Maitland as a Robinson figure who will conquer the concrete island he is stranded on, the text’s strong focus on corporeality will dispel this notion quickly, revealing Maitland as on a trajectory towards becoming a heteronomous Friday figure or merging with the more obvious candidate for Concrete Island’s Friday, the tramp Proctor. Stylistically, the text privileges this reading through a variety of means, such as ascribing agency to extensions of the body like Maitland’s car and persistently foregrounding parallels between Proctor and Friday.
RESEARCH ON THE FORMATION MECHANISM OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS’ CREATIVE DEVIANCE - BASED ON THE PERSPECTIVE OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR THEORY
Authors: Zhu Dekun , Xu Ren
Published: April 2024

With the improvement of architectural design project management and the standardization of the design process, enterprises have encountered some obstacles on the road to innovation. Among them, the deviant innovation behavior, as an obscure independent innovation behavior, has gradually attracted the attention of scholars. The characteristic of deviant innovation behavior is that, in order to achieve the purpose of innovation, innovators will use various resources to support their innovative ideas. Among them, deviant innovation behavior not only promotes innovation but also brings management and risk challenges to enterprises. Therefore, only by clarifying the causes and conditions of the deviant innovation behavior can we truly manage the deviant innovation and do a good job in the innovation management of enterprises on the basis of reducing operational risks.

Based on the current situation of high education levels and low innovation success rates among architectural designers, this study discusses the environmental factors contributing to deviant innovation behavior and explains its formation mechanism. In general, the contributions of this paper to existing research are as follows: 1) On the basis of the existing literature, this study reviews the relevant concepts and measurement methods of deviant innovation behavior and the influencing factors are discussed. 2) Based on the theory of planning behavior theory, the deviant innovative behavior model is constructed, which reveals the role of behavior attitude, subjective norms, and perceptual behavior control in affecting employee deviant innovative behavior. 3) Previous studies have directly applied the theory of planned behavior to the interpretation and prediction of behavior. This study complements and extends the boundary conditions, puts forward the view that task complexity will regulate the relationship between deviant innovation willingness and deviant innovation behavior, and has verified it.
DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL FOR ENHANCING STUDENTS’ WILLINGNESS TO COMMUNICATE AND PERFORMANCE IN COLLEGES, CHINA
Authors: Zhao Jing , Ye Yan , Banks Jerome , Xu Jiajun
Published: April 2024

The learner’s willingness to communicate is one of the essential elements in learning and implementing foreign languages effectively. The researchers are eager to develop a new intercultural instruction model to enhance non-English major college students’ intercultural communicative willingness in English classrooms in China. A mixed methodology approach that combined qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis was utilized to analyze data from a questionnaire, the new intercultural teaching model, in-depth interviews, and productive tasks such as speaking tasks and writing tasks. There were 98 Chinese students participating in this research in the academic year 2019–2020. The results revealed that after the development and implementation of the new intercultural teaching model, the students showed progress in their willingness to communicate, their satisfaction with the results of the in-depth interviews, and their high performance in those productive tasks. On this basis, this research presents how to develop and implement an instructional model effectively to enhance the students’ intercultural communicative willingness and productive performance.
AN ANALYSIS OF RECENT STUDIES IN ENGLISH EDUCATION IN CHINA USING AN APPLICATION OF BIG DATA IN ENGLISH TEACHING
Authors: Lu Qiliang
Published: April 2024

With the continuous advancement of science and technology, education has entered the era of big data based on computer network technology, powerful cloud storage technology, and computational analysis technology. The era of big data is changing society at a rapid pace. Big data can transform how we teach English, the dominant position in English teaching, the evaluation methods of English teaching, and education in general. Big data can also be applied to the remote teaching of English history, teaching party history, and English exam history in the English classroom. By applying big data to the history of English teaching, we can significantly improve China's English teaching industry and promote the reform of China's education industry. English is a universal language in today's globalized world, and it has become even more critical. Therefore, English teaching should be reformed towards application, and learning English can be a tool that significantly impacts people's lives, especially in the context of China, where English is not the first language (L1).
THE INFLUENCE MECHANISM OF SOCIAL SUPPORT AND WORK STRESS ON JOB BURNOUT OF COLLEGE TEACHERS
Authors: Yanyan Wang , Xueyan Dong
Published: April 2024

Based on the Social Support Theory and Person-Environment Fit Theory, this research takes university teachers as the research object and uses literature research, questionnaire surveys, data statistics, structural equations, and other research methods to explore the relationship between social support, work stress, job burnout, and the organizational culture of university teachers under the new situation of implementing the strategy of revitalizing the country through science and education and innovation-driven development strategies. And construct a model of the influencing factors of job burnout among university teachers. 

The main research conclusions include: social support has a significant negative impact on job burnout, and the impact of organizational support on job burnout is greater than that of external support; work stress has a significant positive impact on job burnout, and hindrance stress has a greater impact on job burnout than challenging stress; social support has a significant negative impact on work stress; and work stress partially mediates the impact of social support on job burnout.
HOW DOES STATE-OWNED EQUITY AFFECT GREEN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION OF PRIVATE ENTERPRISES
Authors: Chen Tianyi , Wang Lei
Published: April 2024

Based on the data of 22368 private listed companies in the CSMAR database from 2010 to 2022, this paper empirically tests the impact of mixed ownership reform of private enterprises on green technology innovation and discusses the mechanisms of financing constraints. The research finds that the introduction of state-owned equity by private enterprises can help enterprises improve their green technology innovation level. Further research reveals that financing constraints significantly limit enterprises' green technology innovation, and the introduction of state-owned equity can enhance this innovation by alleviating financing constraints. The effect of mixed reform in less developed areas is more significant. This paper provides important empirical data for the mixed ownership reform of private enterprises and also provides ideas for the improvement of the green technology innovation level of private enterprises in developing countries.
STUDY OF THE FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSUMER PURCHASING BEHAVIOR IN THE UNMANNED RETAIL INDUSTRY- THE MEDIATING ROLE OF BRAND TRUST
Authors: Wang Yue
Published: April 2024

The continuous advancement of artificial intelligence and big data technology, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the growing consumer acceptance drive the rapid development of the unmanned retail industry, as discussed in this article. While unmanned retail provides contactless services, ensuring consumer safety and enriching user experiences, its rapid growth also brings new challenges. How to ensure the prosperity of the unmanned retail industry and meet the needs of consumers are issues that unmanned retail enterprises need to consider.

Using empirical research methods, this study examined the factors influencing consumer purchasing behavior in the unmanned retail industry. We collected data by distributing surveys and analyzing the results to draw conclusions. The study found that product features, geographical location, service quality, intelligent technology, and brand trust have significant positive effects on consumer purchasing behavior, with brand trust mediating consumer purchasing behavior. The research findings provide practical evidence for the decision-making process of unmanned retail enterprises. These enterprises can meet consumer needs and promote industry development by optimizing product features, geographical location strategies, improving service quality, employing intelligent technology, and establishing brand trust.
GAMIFICATION IN IMPROVING HRIS USAGE
Authors: Dimaranan Raymund
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the capacity of gamification to improve the utilization of HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems). The respondents were selected from a wide range of sectors, including schools, banks, government agencies, and others. They represented different positions, from lower-level employees to management responsibilities, and were characterized as either operational or managerial users. The data collection process employed a snowball sampling technique, which involved obtaining referrals from current users of the HRIS system. The study found a strong positive association between all variables, including organizational impact, HRIS use, HRIS success factors, and gamification. The majority of correlation coefficients demonstrated a substantial effect size, with the exception of gamification and HRIS utilization, which displayed a modest effect size. The success criteria of HRIS had a considerable impact on the usage of HRIS, accounting for around 55% of the variation. Information quality was found to be the only significant predictor of HRIS utilization among the several factors that contribute to the success of HRIS. However, the moderation study investigating whether gamification played a moderating role in the link between HRIS success factors and HRIS use did not yield significant evidence supporting gamification as a moderating variable.
RESEARCH ON TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OF HITPOUND INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS COMPANY IN CROSS-BORDER E-COMMERCE ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Zhang Hongwei
Published: April 2024

Based on the theory of cross-border e-commerce and using traditional strategic management theories as a tool, this paper presents a case study of a cross-border e-commerce enterprise, focusing on “Research on the development strategy of cross-border e-commerce based on Hitpound experience. Based on PEST and SWOT models, the external environment and internal conditions, the competitive advantages and disadvantages, and the opportunities and challenges faced by the cross-border e-commerce company are analyzed, and a suitable development strategy for the cross-border e-commerce company is proposed to standardize business processes, improve the company's performance and achieve a higher market share, thereby enhancing its core competitiveness. The thesis argues that the thesis argues that Hitpound needs to continue to strengthen the expansion and exploration of its three main segments, namely logistics, merchandise, and IT systems, and to make these three areas its core competencies to become a leader in the industry.
DIGITALIZATION IN THE CONTEXT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: SALARY MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (THE CASE OF GONG DA COMPANY)
Authors: Teng Xiangrui
Published: April 2024

This paper adopts a mixed-methods research approach to address the problems of the compensation management system currently operating in Gongda Company, and optimizes the company's compensation management system in terms of matching the compensation strategy, attaching importance to job value, and optimizing performance assessment based on the theory of principles of strategic orientation, incentive and fairness, so that Gongda's compensation management is more scientific and reasonable. At the same time, it is hoped that this study can provide some reference for the optimization of the compensation management system of SMEs in the same industry or with the same problems.
Odontologia para pacientes com necessidades especiais
Authors: Lopes Danielle Fernandes , Medeiros Yuri de Lima , Faria Luan Viana , Soares Mônica Regina Pereira Senra
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Realizar um estudo transversal para investigar a oferta da disciplina de odontologia para PNE nas Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) da região sudeste do Brasil.
Métodos: Foi realizada uma consulta das IES reconhecidas pelo Ministério da Educação no portal e-MEC e uma investigação da grade curricular, em busca das variáveis: inserção da disciplina na grade curricular, a categoria administrativa da unidade, a sua obrigatoriedade, a metodologia de ensino utilizada (se a matéria é de cunho teórico ou prático) e a carga horária. A busca foi feita por meio eletrônico (site da instituição) e contato via e-mail com a coordenação dos cursos. Em seguida, foi feita a organização e análise dos dados através do programa GraphPad Prism 8.1.2.
Resultados: Foram encontradas 176 faculdades na região, sendo que 32 foram excluídas da amostra por não preencherem os critérios de inclusão. Das que restaram, 62,5% ofertam a disciplina na grade curricular e 71,1% o fazem em caráter obrigatório, com maior percentual nas IES do setor privado (p = 0,0002). Quanto à metodologia usada, 51,1% das instituições apresentam atividades de caráter prático/teórico-prático ou ensino a distância com conteúdo prático. A carga horária das disciplinas apresentou grande discrepância, variando de 30 horas a 240 horas.
Conclusão: Mais da metade das escolas de Odontologia do sudeste brasileiro oferecem algum contato do aluno com o que se refere ao atendimento do PNE na graduação. Dentre os estados da região, o Espírito Santo apresentou um maior percentual em relação à oferta de metodologias práticas inseridas. A oferta dessa disciplina em caráter obrigatório é maior em instituições privadas.
Alveolar and mandibular cortex bone status in individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Limeira Francisco Ivison Rodrigues , Guiomarino Neto Armando Baia , Arantes Diandra Costa
Published: April 2024

Aim: This study compared alveolar bone loss, teeth with furcation, and mandibular cortical modification between individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and nondiabetic individuals.
Methods: Radiographs of 50 T1DM individuals and 100 nondiabetic individuals were examined to evaluate the presence of teeth with furcation, alveolar bone loss, and mandibular cortical modifications. The Mann-Whitney, Chi-square, and Student’s t tests were used to analyze personal characteristics and bone status. Linear and logistic regression was performed to explore associations.
Results: A significant difference was observed in the average number of teeth with furcation and in the median of alveolar bone loss between T1DM and the nondiabetic participants. T1DM individuals are more likely to have alveolar bone loss (OR = 3 2.250), teeth with furcation (OR = 8.903), and mandibular cortical modification (OR = 15.667) than are nondiabetic individuals. Among T1DM individuals, the glycemic control has a high influence in mandibular cortical modifications (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: A high association between uncontrolled blood glucose and mandibular cortical modifications was observed among T1DM individuals. Alveolar bone loss of T1DM individuals was associated with age, time of diagnosis, glycemic control, and the existence of chronic complications.
Efeito da intervenção educativa sobre o nível de conhecimento de acadêmicos de medicina, participantes de uma equipe do Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência (SAMU), em relação a avulsão de dentes permanentes
Authors: Nascimento Ana Carolina Freitas , Garcia Luiza Flora Quintella , Kneitz Fernanda Bello , Scalioni Flávia Almeida Ribeiro , Machado Fernanda Campos , Carrada Camila Faria
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de uma intervenção educativa, sobre avulsão de dentes permanentes, no nível de conhecimento de participantes de uma equipe do SAMU.
Métodos: Participaram acadêmicos de Medicina que compunham a equipe do SAMU de Juiz de Fora (MG). A intervenção educativa foi realizada por meio de uma palestra com duração de 15 minutos. Para coleta dos dados foi utilizado um questionário, contendo 13 perguntas sobre avulsão dentária, aplicado em três etapas: antes da palestra (T0), imediatamente após a palestra (T1) e quinze dias após a palestra (T2). Foi realizada análise descritiva e teste McNemar para análise estatística (p < 0,05).
Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 36 indivíduos. Nenhum participante relatou ter prestado atendimento a um caso de avulsão dentária. Trinta e quatro acadêmicos informaram não ter recebido orientações anteriores sobre o que fazer diante desse episódio e 35 afirmaram que esse conhecimento é necessário para o médico do SAMU. Houve aumento na porcentagem de acertos após os acadêmicos assistirem a palestra educativa (T1), para sete questões avaliadas. As mesmas questões também apresentaram maior percentual de acertos quinze dias após a palestra educativa (T2). Não houve diferença na capacidade dos acadêmicos reimplantarem um dente avulsionado tanto imediatamente após a palestra educativa (T1), quanto quinze dias após as orientações (T2) (T0-T1: p = 0,999; T0-T2: p = 0,999).
Conclusão: A palestra educativa influenciou de forma significativa à melhora do conhecimento sobre avulsão dentária dos acadêmicos de Medicina que fazem parte da equipe do SAMU-JF.