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Effects of Communication for Better Vegetable Production in Burkina Faso: Case of the Agricultural Plain of Mogtedo in the Province of Ganzourgou in the Central Plateau Region
Authors: Compaore Jérôme , Bonkoungou Joachim , Kiemdé Safiata
Published: September 2023

Vegetable production is the main activity directly linked to the impounding of the dam, its storage, its sustainable conservation for different uses. The article aims to be a support and reinforcement framework for aspects of communication and behavior change for the sustainable development of our off-season production in rural areas. Thus, communication can constitute strategies in the mobilization of water resources for a better consideration of the management of hydraulic works for a better market gardening production in the commune of Mogtédo and Zam. Is communication a tool for better vegetable production? In this study the main objective is to analyze the effects of communication for better market gardening production around the agricultural plain of Mogtédo in the province of Ganzourgou in the Central Plateau region. To do this, quantitative and qualitative methods were used for the collection, processing and analysis of data using appropriate tools.
Pengaruh Teknologi Informasi Akuntansi dan Sistem Pengukuran Kinerja terhadap Kinerja Manajerial pada Satuan Kerja Perangkat Daerah Kota Bukittinggi
Authors: Husna Fadhilatul , Arza Fefri Indra
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of accounting information technology and performance measurement systems on managerial performance (an empirical study on the Regional Work Unit of the City of Bukittinggi). The population in this study were all 28 regional work units of the City of Bukittinggi. The sample collection technique used is total sampling. The researcher took 3 samples for each SKPD, namely the head of the SKPD, the secretary and the financial advisor. So that the number of samples is 84. This type of research is quantitative research. The data source in this study is primary data, which is the research data source obtained directly from the original source. In this study obtained from answers to questionnaires distributed to respondents who became the sample in this study. Data analysis using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that accounting information technology and performance measurement systems have a positive and significant effect on managerial performance.
Body Objectification in the Context of Illness: Narrative Descriptions
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg, Antonova Natalya L.
Published: September 2023

Based on narrative descriptions (n = 30, 2022–2023) the article reveals the problematics of body objectification during illness. Three models of body perception are distinguished: the body as a machine/tool; the body as sensation and feelings; the body as a showcase/facade. The informants’ attitude to their body has an instru-mental character: the body acts as a resource that is used to achieve certain goals in different spheres of activi-ty. The value of the body is manifested under the constraints of illness and its reduced ability to effectively per-form prescribed everyday functions. It is argued that the objectification of the body, on the one hand, in the long term may hinder the development of health-saving strategies, on the other hand, forms value attitudes to relia-bility and stability in everyday practices.
Problems of Sentencing and Ways to Solve Them: Analysis of Law Enforcement Practice
Authors:   Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after K.M. Berbekov, Bystrova Yulia V. ,   Orel State University named after I.S. Turgenev
Published: September 2023

The article deals with the issues of the justice of the sentence, which are of decisive importance for the legality and validity of the final act, as well as the fairness of the punishment imposed. It is based on the verdicts of the courts of first instance, which later, due to improper application of the criminal or criminal procedure law, were canceled by the court of appeal. Analysis of the mistakes made by the courts of first instance has been carried out, on the basis of which amendments to both the current legislation and judicial practice in criminal cases are proposed and systematized. Conclusion dwells upon the fact that in the course of sentencing and imposition of fair and lawful punishment the courts of first instance do not adequately take into account the degree of public danger of the committed act, as well as personal characteristics of the guilty person, in addition, the mitigating circumstances are not properly assessed.
The Concept of Subjects of Entrepreneurial Law: Problems of Theoretical Justification and Classification
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Kot Marina K.
Published: September 2023

Understanding the subject composition of business law is a consequence of the difficulty in defining the sub-ject matter of this branch of legal science. Since the subject of business law is not legally fixed, the composition of relations attributable to this branch is the object of constant discussions. To date, there is no universally rec-ognized concept of the subject of entrepreneurial law in science, various author’s interpretations prevail, mak-ing it difficult to study the concept of the subject and the criteria for attributing certain subjects to the number of participants in entrepreneurial relations. The author of this article, analyzing the most famous concepts of the subject of entrepreneurial law, formulated by prominent domestic scientists in this field, concludes that there is no unity in science regarding the interpretation of the basic categories of entrepreneurial law, which makes it difficult to institutionalize the industry as an independent unit of the Russian legal system. The work uses gen-eral scientific methods of research, the main subject of study is doctrinal sources of entrepreneurial law.
Circumstances Established by the Prosecutor Pursuant to the Order on Institution of Criminal Proceedings
Authors:   Kuban State University, Lukozhev Khusen M. , Tsatsuro Vera A. ,   Kuban State University
Published: September 2023

The article analyzes the circumstances that a prosecutor should take into account when considering an incom-ing order on institution of criminal proceedings in accordance with the criminal procedure legislation of Russia. Within the framework of the study, particular attention is paid to such key procedural categories as legitimacy and justification and their role in the context of reviewing the order on institution of criminal proceedings. A detailed analysis of the application of these categories, as well as their impact on the results of the considera-tion of the decision by the prosecutor, is presented. In the final part of the article, the authors formulate conclu-sions emphasizing the need to improve both legislation and practice in this area. As a basis for further re-search, the authors propose a list of circumstances that, in the authors' opinion, a prosecutor should establish when reviewing the order on institution of criminal proceedings, including the event and type of crime, involve-ment of a person, compliance with procedural norms and ensuring the rights and legitimate interests of partici-pants in criminal proceedings. This list can serve as a starting point for further discussions and changes in crim-inal procedure legislation.
Social Capital of Science as a Factor of Innovative Development
Authors:   Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Akhmetova Elmira I.
Published: September 2023

This article distinguishes and describes the characteristic features of social capital formation in science and the factors influencing this process. It is emphasized that the above phenomenon is an integral part of the general social capital of the state and forms the foundation of the national capital. Consequently, the level of socio-economic development of a country correlates with the degree of R&D development in it. The data of the report “Global Innovation Index – 2020” are analyzed, on the basis of which the strengths and weaknesses of Russia’s modernization system are highlighted. An overview of the features of domestic science funding in comparison with some countries of the world is given. The data on the number of researchers in Russia for several years are studied, which revealed a negative trend towards a decrease in the number of those willing to professional-ly engage in science.Conclusion dwells upon the fact that the existence of this kind of activity is a key condition for the society’s progressive development, as its results ensure the renewal and improvement of all spheres of human life, so stagnation in research, caused, among other things, by inefficient and insufficient funding of the sphere of science, is capable of provoking adverse phenomena in society.
Economic and Legal Issues of Intermediation in the Sphere of Real Estate Turnover
Authors:   Samara State University of Economics, Shpanagel Fyodor F. , Makarova Natalia V. ,   Samara State Technical University, Perevalov Fyodor F. ,   Samara State University of Economics
Published: September 2023

The relevance of the subject of the selected scientific article is predetermined by the absence of the concept of mediation in the Russian civil legislation and the need to define the subject of this type of activity. As a conse-quence, there is inconsistency in the use of the term “intermediation” in relation to various segments of ser-vices, including in the sphere of real estate turnover, in trade, as well as in law enforcement activities. As a re-sult, there is inconsistency in the use of the term mediation in relation to various segments of services, includ-ing in the sphere of real estate turnover, in trade, as well as in law enforcement. The article considers the pecu-liarities of formation of intermediary services in the real estate market. The one-time nature of the majority of transactions is noted. The reasons for the short duration of the contractual lease terms of both residential and commercial real estate are revealed. The authors pay great attention to the definition of mediation and its main features. The types of mediation are distinguished in economic and legal aspects, as well as in its broad and narrow understanding. The classification of the subjects of mediation activity is carried out according to various criteria. The authors’ detailed analysis of the subject of the activity of a broker under the German Civil Code, as well as an occasional intermediary in international trade, appears to be of interest.
Lean Manufacturing as a Trinity of Effective Management, Attitude toward Man and Economy of Thinking
Authors:   Belgorod State National Research University, Koren'kova Nataliya A. , Penkov Viktor E. ,   Belgorod State National Research University, Satler Olga N. ,   Belgorod State National Research University, Trikula Lyudmila N. ,   Belgorod State National Research University, Chernyavskikh Svetlana D. ,   Belgorod State National Research University
Published: September 2023

The article analyzes the concept of lean manufacturing. It is emphasized that, despite the huge number of pub-lications concerning this topic, the science lacks a holistic approach to the description of the philosophical and methodological foundations of this concept. Despite the fact that the term “lean manufacturing” was introduced in the XX century, this idea was constantly present in the historical development of the earth civilization. Nowa-days it becomes especially relevant and is considered in the trinity of the lean system, the elements of which are production management, the formation of appropriate thinking in the educational process and the manifes-tation of the attitude to social capital. All these aspects, according to the authors, can be combined in the syner-getic model of lean manufacturing, the structural components of which will be: the principle of le Chatalier de Brown, the theory of storage and processing of information in the broadest sense of the word, the avoidance of actions that lead to increased entropy. Meanwhile, any interaction between the elements of the system should increase its stability.
Methodical Features of Analysis and Forecasting Target Indicators of Grain Farming in the Region
Authors:   Bashkir State Agrarian University, Askarov Almir A. , Stovba Evgeny V. ,   Ufa University of Science and Technology (Birsk Branch), Askarova Aigul A. ,   Bashkir State Agrarian University
Published: September 2023

The relevance of the study lies in the fact that it is focused at finding scientific approaches to solving the strate-gic problem of minimizing the volatility and instability of the grain economy in the region on the example of the Republic of Bashkortostan. In turn, insufficient methodological support for the regulation of such a target indica-tor of the grain economy as grain crop yield directly hinders the achievement of sustainable development of the regional agrarian economy, which is the basis of social well-being of rural areas. The aim of the study is to as-sess the sustainability of grain sector development in conditions of uncertainty, as well as to scientifically sub-stantiate certain measures of state regulation, the implementation of which in the strategic perspective is de-signed to guarantee the effective functioning of grain producers and prevent the decline in the level of regional food security. The article reveals the key trends in the development of grain farming in the Republic of Bashkor-tostan, which, according to the authors, is the basis for ensuring food security in the region. It is summarized that Bashkortostan has all the necessary prerequisites, reserves and has great potential for the intensive devel-opment of grain farming and increasing the level of efficiency in the production of high-quality grain.
Conceptual Model of Digital Transformation of Manufacturing Enterprises
Authors:   National Research Nuclear University MIEP, Abramov Igor V.
Published: September 2023

The challenges associated with the digital transformation of industrial enterprises are discussed. The effective-ness of enterprises in the face of rapid change will depend on the principles and approaches to the digitization of business processes. The aim of the present study is to justify the principles and model of digital transfor-mation of manufacturing enterprises to increase flexibility and adapt to market changes using digital technolo-gies. Digitalization of manufacturing should be considered as a system innovation, and its large-scale benefits can only be realized if all functional units of an enterprise share relevant digital data. The scientific novelty of this paper consists in proposing the author’s conceptual model of digital transformation of manufacturing en-terprises. The structural scheme of the digital dynamic enterprise management system containing three func-tional blocks: operational, analytical and change management block is presented. The results obtained from the study may be beneficial to practitioners who plan and implement the digitalization of enterprises that use business models focused on the changing demands of consumers.
Rural Poverty as a Way of Life: A Study Based on Time Budget Statistics
Authors:   Saratov Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Shabanov Viktor L.
Published: September 2023

Time budget is an adequate tool for the study of lifestyle, understood through the combination of various types of activities. The welfare loss to the level below the poverty line is characterized by a significant change in life-style and is reflected in the transformation of the structure of the time budget. Married couples without children and singles are less exposed to the risk of poverty than others. The former are characterized by high time spent on self-sufficiency, which is largely motivated by helping children living separately. The latter are characterized by high expenditures of time on organization of everyday life. The rural population aged 25–50 actively uses self-employment as an additional source of income, however, it does not become an alternative to official work. Poverty in this group is characterized by a redistribution of the time budget from work mainly to self-sufficiency practices and, to a lesser extent, household and leisure activities. In this case, poverty is dangerous due to rapid habituation to a lifestyle of semi-subsistence farming. The highest risk of poverty is among fami-lies with many children and single-parent families. The way out of poverty for them is associated with an in-crease in the balance of the time budget, a more complete use of self-employment opportunities.
A Társas Tanulás Technológia bevezetése Erdélyben
Authors:   Eötvös Lóránd University, Benda József
Published: September 2023

The Social Learning organization technology combines the latest theories in neuroscience, organization sociology, social psychology, developmental and group psychology, reform pedagogy, etc. with the biblical commandment of love. 40 years of practical experience have shown that it multiplies the performance of students, while their personalities and social relationships develop significantly. Research integrating the results of the disciplines and successful experiments in school practice over several decades have made it possible to disseminate this pedagogical innovation in Transylvania.
(RE)CONSIDERING GEOENGINEERING IN AN ETHICAL BIOCULTURAL FRAMEWORK
Authors: SIMION Radu
Published: September 2023

In the perspective of biocultural homogenization and the increasingly prominent use of technology, environmental ethics faces new challenges. Development policies, governance, and economic factors impose new ways of understanding and managing coexistence. Phenomena such as pandemics, global warming, migratory phenomena, the expansion of urban and rural areas, and the development of large-scale monocultures show us that human agency, resources, the environment, and surroundings are increasingly intertwined, both physically and metaphysically, in an increasingly encompassing organism where the dissociation between the local and the global becomes difficult to achieve. With a wide range of actions and relationships, environmental psychology and ethics have the task of rethinking the relationship between cultural elements and the biosphere, in order to achieve a balance between sensibility, responsibility, and responsivity. In this article, I aim to illustrate that a biocultural ethical framework emphasizing socio-environmental justice, applied to geoengineering, not only promotes global socio-environmental sustainability but also recognizes the crucial significance of local ecosystems in climate regulation and biodiversity conservation. To do so, I will briefly present some theoretical elements related to the importance of environmental psychology in understanding the connection between individuals and the surrounding environment. Then, I will succinctly present the concept of the ”3Hs” and its implication on biocultural ethics, and subsequently integrate specific elements of biocultural ethics into the analysis of geoengineering ethics to illustrate the need for a perspective that takes this into account. Through this endeavor, I intend to emphasize the vital role of a holistic, multidimensional perspective that guides individual values and community policies towards sustainable practices, ensuring social cohesion and dialogue, respecting the coexistence of life forms, and protecting their habitats.
THE HISTORICAL SPECIFICITY OF CAPITALISM, AND ITS CONSEQUENCES: REFLECTIONS ON POSTONE’S READING OF MARX AND MARXISM
Authors: SZILÁGYI Botond
Published: September 2023

Whether we think history has a definite logic of its own, or is merely the emergent quality of an irreducible contingency – it is usually taken as granted that it the same way in all its course. This is the case with some philosophers who argue against a conception of history as having an inherent logic. In this paper I present Postone’s critical reexamination of Marxian categories and argue that based on his project, we can criticize the presupposition of the “sameness” of history. For although there is no transhistorically valid “logic of history”, something like it is constituted by the functioning of capitalism’s elementary categories.
Encarecimiento de la vivienda y exclusión por el uso de densidades en la zonificación
Authors: Kunz Bolaños Ignacio , Morales Maldonado Gabriela
Published: September 2023

En el presente artículo se demuestra que en la normatividad urbana de México, el uso de densidades para regular la intensidad de ocupación tiene como efecto el encarecimiento del suelo, mayor entre menor es el tamaño y calidad de las viviendas. Ello significa que la producción de viviendas de bajo valor tiene que enfrentar un costo del suelo relativamente mayor, que aumenta de manera significativa la enorme desventaja de origen estructural que enfrentan las familias pobres para acceder a la vivienda.
Delimitación y trayectorias de las zonas metropolitanas en México, 1990-2020
Authors: Orihuela Jurado Isela , Sobrino Jaime
Published: September 2023

En este artículo se examina el desarrollo metropolitano en México y se presenta una propuesta metodológica para la delimitación de las zonas metropolitanas del país en 2020. La reflexión hace referencia a los patrones de distribución territorial de la población, mientras que la propuesta sigue criterios y consideraciones que se han utilizado en México y en otras latitudes del planeta. El resultado del ejercicio empírico arroja un total de 62 zonas metropolitanas en 2020 que abarcan 338 municipios. La conformación de dichas zonas responde principalmente a motivos de unión física y en menor medida a una relación funcional. Posteriormente, se hace un análisis sobre la evolución temporal de estas metrópolis entre 1990 y 2020 y su configuración espacial. Este ejercicio permite tener una definición de zonas metropolitanas para 1990, 2000, 2010 y 2020 a partir de criterios uniformes. Más adelante, se estudia la dinámica demográfica de las zonas metropolitanas entre 1990 y 2020. Finalmente, se revisan los patrones de distribución intrametropolitana de la población y el empleo, así como su cambio en el tiempo. La importancia de este ejercicio consiste en documentar la definición y las características de las zonas metropolitanas en México, a partir de criterios homologados para su delimitación, la distribución demográfica y ocupacional intrametropolitana, y los retos que se enfrentan para el gobierno y la administración de estas aglomeraciones urbanas.
Definiendo su posición en tiempos de crisis: ¿clase social u otros atributos?
Authors: Mac-Clure Oscar , Barozet Emmanuelle , Aguilera Carolina
Published: September 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es comprender cómo definen los individuos su posición social durante la crisis sociopolítica abierta por el estallido social del 2019 en Chile. Se utiliza una encuesta basada en viñetas en una muestra estadísticamente representativa en Santiago y Puerto Montt. Los resultados muestran que las dos formas principales de nombrar la posición social subjetiva, según clase social u otros atributos, abarcan a una similar cantidad de individuos. Los encuestados que apelan a clase social se autoclasifican preferentemente en la clase media baja, mientras quienes hacen referencia a otros atributos tienden a posicionarse subjetivamente en la clase baja. También se estima en qué medida el tipo de posición subjetiva depende de las condiciones socioeconómicas de los respondentes.
La influencia del contexto europeo posterior a 1848 en el pensamiento de José María Gutiérrez de Estrada
Authors: Burelli Maddalena
Published: September 2023

El presente artículo analiza aspectos poco conocidos de la trayectoria de José María Gutiérrez de Estrada. Su objetivo principal es exponer la influencia del contexto europeo posrevolucionario de 1848 en las ideas de este campechano. Con base en fuentes de archivo inéditas, se sacarán a la luz los contactos directos de Gutiérrez de Estrada con el español Juan Donoso Cortés y el francés Louis Veuillot, para quienes el papel de la Iglesia y del papado en lo político adquirió un lugar cada vez más central y preeminente. El ensayo se propone profundizar en el personaje de Gutiérrez de Estrada y ofrecer nuevas consideraciones en el estudio de la evolución de los proyectos monárquicos para México.
Long-term follow-up of equine incisor endodontic treatments using an orthograde technique
Authors: du Toit Nicole , Pearce Christopher J.
Published: September 2023

OBJECTIVE

This retrospective clinical study was performed to determine the suitability and success rate of endodontic treatment of equine incisors presenting with apical and periapical disease.

ANIMALS

All horses presented to a referral equine dental clinic between March 2013 and December 2019 specifically selected as candidates suitable for endodontic treatment were included in this study.

METHODS

Initial clinical and radiographic presentation of incisor disorder cases suitable for endodontic treatment were recorded (88 incisors) and follow-up examination for long-term viability (8 months to 5 years) was performed in cases involving 32 incisors in total.

RESULTS

A total of 68 horses with 88 incisors were included in this study for endodontic restorative treatment. Different dental materials were used, with a temporary 3-layered technique using calcium hydroxide apically and temporary cement and resin composite occlusally most commonly used at the first treatment. Complete obturation with resin composite was performed in 48% of the cases requiring second treatments (50 incisors). Follow-up examination involving 32 incisors showed that successful endodontic treatment was achieved in 75% of the teeth treated.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Endodontic treatment of diseased incisors is a viable option in equid patients with a success rate comparable to humans in practice. The use of flowable resin composite as an obturation material has been shown to be successful at either the second treatment or in carefully selected patients at the first treatment.
Universal design and social care: Assistive robots as other users of the built environment?
Authors: Rollová Lea , Hubinský Peter , Filová Natália Bošková
Published: September 2023

The importance of designing architecture and physical environment using the Universal Design method so that all people have the opportunity to reside and participate in the environment has long been recognised. This design approach is even more important in housing for older adults and people with disabilities. However, even in environments designed according to universal design principles, the assistance of human staff is often necessary. We consider some of the routine and physically demanding activities of caregivers could be possibly replaced by robots. This would offer people who require care a greater degree of independence and relieve the burden on staff to give them more time for activities that robots cannot yet do. Robotics is a discipline covering various aspects of robot design and use. Apparently, numerous robots and robotic devices being developed for the social or healthcare sector, called Assistive Robots, are still in the concept, design or testing phase. However, this may change with the increasing investment in robotics and there is a need to be realistic about their possible use in the near future. Another considered robot type is a Butler or Service Robot which helps with delivering various objects including food or medicine. These types of robots require a barrier-free, accessible space to move around, similar to what people in wheelchairs or bedridden persons need for their movement and transfer. This paper publishes the results of a simulation of Assistive and Butler Robots in an extra-care housing facility, where social services with the help of robots are to be provided in the future. Manoeuvring of people and robots is simulated in a floorplan of the chosen model project of a family type house. Research aims to investigate the robots’ spatial requirements in a building project designed in accordance with universal design principles. The paper concludes with several answers to the questions posed and recommendations for the creation of residential buildings that support the symbiosis of humans and robots.
Positive effects of wood in Vorarlberg’s (Austria) timber kindergartens
Authors: Hanták Jakub , Končeková Danica
Published: September 2023

The application of sustainable materials and their integration into newly constructed, valuable, and cultural architecture is a topic currently often mentioned in connection with the new initiative called the New European Bauhaus. The aim of this paper is to highlight the impact of wood material in the interiors of preschool institutions, its positive influence on the development of children and its inclusivity in education. The use of wooden furniture and wooden structural elements in kindergarten interiors opens a new area of research and interest in the context of promoting diversity and access for every child, regardless of their abilities or limitations. The article analyses the architecture of kindergartens in Vorarlberg, which serves as an excellent reference example for the development of new school projects. The authors raise questions as to how such architectural and design thinking can support the promotion of inclusive education of children and whether it can positively influence their cognitive abilities, ultimately affecting their overall quality of life. The findings presented in the article can inspire new ideas and solutions for the creation of preschool architecture that aims to provide an inclusive environment for children where they can expand their knowledge and gain new experiences, while applying innovative design thinking. The selected analyses and comparisons focused on whether the presence of wood material can positively impact the well-being of children in the physical environment of kindergartens. The paper aims to prove that interiors with exposed wood can improve the quality of teaching and support social interaction and playful learning of children. The results of this study can serve as a strong argument for the New European Bauhaus initiative advocating for the implementation of renewable materials such as wood in accordance with the principles of biophilic, restorative environmental, and salutogenic design in practice.
Having a better environmental performance translates into a better financial performance: A study of the European food industry
Authors: Gomes Adriana Maria Silva , de Sousa Paulo Sérgio Amaral , Moreira Maria do Rosário Alves
Published: September 2023

This study examined the relationship between Environmental Performance (EP) and Financial Performance (FP) in the European food industry. The food industry is essential for population sustenance, but the rising population and the consequent increase in food production demand have implications for climate change. The aim of this study was to determine if businesses that consume water more efficiently and have lower CO2 emission intensities might experience improved financial performance. Financial and environmental data were sourced from external databases and company reports, and both quantile regression and correlation analyses were conducted. The results reveal that various sectors within the food industry exhibit different linkages between Environmental Performance and Financial Performance. Furthermore, our findings indicate that water use efficiency can significantly influence financial performance, either positively or negatively, while CO2 emission intensity did not exhibit a definitive impact on Financial Performance.
Investigating Feminicide in Mexico. The Conversation Management Approach proposal
Authors: Mayoral Eduardo Pérez Campos , Bull Ray , Shepherd Eric , Campos Eduardo L. Pérez
Published: September 2023

In Latin America, the investigative interview is still in its beginnings. Currently, most public and private investigators use interview and interrogation techniques aimed at obtaining admission or confession, instead of applying Investigative Interview techniques focused on information gathering. This document provides an overview of the Conversation Management Approach. This is an investigative interview technique used to interview uncooperative criminal suspects, such as those accused of feminicide. An example of how to apply the technique in a case of feminicide is shown, to serve as a guide to good practices. This technique consists of three phases that must be considered when administering and applying the interview. In the first, the behavior before the interview is reviewed, in which the planning and preparation of the interview was carried out. The second phase is the interview to elicit information, which consists of a variety of questioning style techniques, explanation of procedures and instructions to follow, rapport building, and clarification of information. The third phase is called the post-interview phase, which consists of closing and evaluating the entire interview process. The objective of this work is to provide Latin American interviewers with information on the best practices in investigative interviews used in other countries, to raise their aware of the need for training in this area. The correct application of investigative interview techniques is essential to investigate crime, and training of interviewers in this type of technique is necessary to improve the results obtained through interviews.
Contemporary challenges of consumption: a Kafkaesque and critical marketing perspective
Authors: Arora Swapan Deep
Published: September 2023

Purpose

Markets are sites of collaboration as well as contestation between their various actors, including firms and consumers. In this respect, a narrative that consumers are more empowered than ever has been in vogue. Drawing from Kafka’s literature and philosophy and the paradigm of critical marketing, this paper argues for a broadened perspective.

Design/methodology/approach

Using a selective and exploratory-review approach, six dimensions of the state of today’s consumer emerge. These are subsequently assessed and developed as manifestations challenging the empowerment thesis.

Findings

The depiction of intense subjugation in Kafka’s fiction and the lack of agency his characters portray furnish narrative frames to view the paradoxical state of contemporary consumption. Specifically, consumer choice and sovereignty, service failures and recoveries, privacy concerns, the capitalist nexus, transformation in service provisioning modes, and frontline employees’ lowered stakes comprise six analytical frames of consumers’ lives that depict their paradoxical simultaneity of empowerment and entrapment.

Originality/value

The work contributes to critical marketing theory in particular and critical philosophy in general. Specifically, the proposed framework of consumption challenges depicted herein can serve as a mid-range theoretical taxonomy. The exemplar states highlighted reveal managerial and policy challenges.
Media Literacy, active citizenship and sustainable democracy: a case study of Slovenia
Authors: Uršič Erika Džajić , Jurak Alenka Pandiloska
Published: September 2023

This article shares research findings to support the case for media literacy education to facilitate robust media engagement by Slovenian citizens. It shares the outcomes of a project MELIA Observatory funded by the Interreg Danube, which brought together researchers, practitioners, professionals, civil society, and key stakeholders, including journalists, teachers, students, librarians and information professionals. The article aims to evaluate state-of-the-art of media literacy and engaged social responsibility within sustainable democracy in Slovenia. We first present public institutions involved in Slovenian where we include media regulation with a focus on media literacy and its implications for active citizenship and sustainable democracy. Secondly, laws governing all aspects of media are presented, again emphasizing the connection between media literacy and active citizenship which is most evident here. From the findings, media education requires a “reboot” to promote critical resilience through a sophisticated academic deconstructionism of media mixed with theorised production of the same media before it can be successful. Slovenia as a representative partner of the MELIA Observatory is a new democracy, and its democratic consolidation processes have been problematic, as seen by issues of political aspects, hate speech, discrimination, misinformation, and weak media freedom regimes.
Challenges and Opportunities of Leading Different Generations – the Case of Slovenia
Authors: Ivanović Marina Pajić , Kolar Janez
Published: September 2023

Leadership, as the most important function of management, involves dealing with people and interpersonal aspects through motivating, achieving better productivity, people’s satisfaction, a favourable working climate and a balance of effectiveness and efficiency, with the aim of achieving the organization’s goals in a changing environment. Now that in modern management the focus is on soft variables and people, their needs and desires, the question arises what are the challenges and opportunities of leading different generations in a business environment that differ from each other in their values, attitudes and behaviours? The authors will analyse the above through three components of leadership, motivation, leadership styles and communication. There are currently four generations in the working population: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y and Generation Z. If the consideration is extended to top management at the national level and to political leadership, it is expected that the challenges and opportunities of leading different generations are even more complex, because the working population is joined by the Traditionalist generation, which is retired, but also by the Alpha generation, whose entry into the working population expected in a few years. Additionally, political leadership encompasses a nation’s entire populace as well as all of its social issues in an indirect manner. In addition to generational differences, leadership is also faced with the challenge of a changing environment, which is quite unstable nowadays and thus poses an even greater challenge to leadership.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Devices During In-Person Courses. Case Study at a Public University in Romania
Authors: Aivaz Kamer-Ainur , Teodorescu Daniel
Published: September 2023

Digital devices, including laptops, tablets and mobile phones, can provide quick and easy access to a wide range of resources and information. They can be used to record lessons, create digital notes, conduct group projects or complete homework, and serve as effective communication tools between students and instructors. However, the use of digital devices can also have drawbacks. They can become a source of distraction, affecting concentration and class participation. Moreover, they can promote a superficial learning style, with an emphasis on quick access to information, to the detriment of critical thinking and deep understanding of the subject matter. In addition, there are concerns about equity in education, as not all students have equal access to technological resources. This study focuses on the influence of the digital age on classroom environments in higher educatio, specifically exploring the advantages and disadvantages of using digital devices during in-person classes. It explores the increasing reliance on technology in the modern educational environment and the possible risks associated with it. The research aims to provide a balanced perspective on this issue, exploring both the benefits and potential problems associated with the use of devices during in-person lectures. Its aim is to contribute to the debate about the optimal integration of technology in the classroom, with the goal of improving learning and ensuring an equitable education for all students.
Does the Digitalization of Public Services Influence Economic and Financial Crime?
Authors: Brici Iulia , Achim Monica Violeta
Published: September 2023

The aim of our research is to check if public services’ digitalization has an influence on economic and financial crime. We split economic and financial crime into its main forms and measured them using relevant indicators. For public services’ digitalization we consider indicators regarding online services’ quality, telecommunication infrastructure and e-government involvement. We also consider control variables that might affect the nexus between the main variables. Our sample comprise 185 countries, being split by developed and developing countries. Our processings are done in Eviews7, using Panel Least Squared Method. We test the relationship between public services’ digitalization and each component of economic and financial crime. The conclusions show a decrease of economic and financial crime with an increase of public services’ digitalization. In some particular cases, for developing countries we can observe a slight increase of the phenomenon. Our study completes the specialized literature because it includes a wider sample and a more complex set of indicators. It can also be very useful in developing national strategies and policies regarding the economic and financial crime issue. Digitalization is not a cause for concern when law is respected. If we have functional policies, technology will become citizen’s most accessible tool.
Connecting Sustainable Development with Media, Journalism and Communication Programs in European Universities
Authors: Sălcudean Minodora , Pintea Adina , Săvescu Roxana
Published: September 2023

Media plays a critical role in shaping public opinion and policy on global issues related to sustainable development. As such, journalism higher education has an important responsibility to prepare journalism students to report on sustainable development issues and to promote the Sustainable Development Goals. However, integrating the SDGs into journalism curricula presents several challenges. This article reviews the current state of teaching the SDGs in European journalism higher education and identifies the challenges and opportunities for integrating the SDGs into journalism curricula. The authors examine the connection between journalism programs, courses and the topics of the SDGs, in the European university environment by accessing existing reports (mainly from institutions like UN, UNESCO, EU-HEIs), studies and articles on SDGs in journalism and the websites of EU-HEIs. The EU universities providing Journalism / Media Programs were selected based on three criteria: i/ the 2020 QS World University Ranking by Subject (subjects used: “communication & media studies”, “development studies”), ii/ Google search based on keywords related to journalism or media education and SDGs and iii/ existing partnerships LBUS has with European universities in the field of journalism and media.
Interplays Between Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability in Business / Management. A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Ogrean Claudia
Published: September 2023

The paper aims to identify the main research (threads and) trends and evaluate the relationships between (and the impact of) the publications/articles investigating the interplays between artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability against a business or management related context. To reach this objective, 863 articles from Web of Science Core Collection were analyzed, using VOSviewer as a bibliometric tool. Performance analysis was employed to mainly explore the interest and popularity of the topic, assess the main interest areas and fields of both the sources and the publications, determine the most relevant SDGs for the topic, and identify the most popular journals hosting articles in the analyzed field. Science mapping was carried out to identify the most influential articles in the field, understand the antecedent topics/ideas (in the fields of AI and sustainability, respectively) contributing to the emergence of a new interest area at the intersection between AI and sustainability, appraise the current developments in the analyzed interest area, and discover new trends / areas for future research.
MODERN ASPECTS OF NONPARASITIC LIVER CYSTS
Authors:   Department of Urology with a Course of Surgical Diseases, Ryazan State Medical University named after Academician I.P. Pavlov, Ryazan, Russian Federation, KOPYTIN I.A. , IVANOV V.V. ,   Department of Urology with a Course of Surgical Diseases, Ryazan State Medical University named after Academician I.P. Pavlov, Ryazan, Russian Federation, FILIMONOV V.B. ,   Department of Urology with a Course of Surgical Diseases, Ryazan State Medical University named after Academician I.P. Pavlov, Ryazan, Russian Federation, ZHURAVLYOV G.Y. ,   Department of Faculty Surgery, Tambov Medical Institute, Tambov, Russian Federation, FOMIN V.S. ,   Department of Surgical Diseases and Clinical Angiology, Moscow State Medical and Dental University named after A.I. Evdokimov, Moscow, Russian Federation, ABRAMOV I.V. ,   Department of Urology with a Course of Surgical Diseases, Ryazan State Medical University named after Academician I.P. Pavlov, Ryazan, Russian Federation
Published: September 2023

Methods: The relevance of nonparasitic cysts of the liver (NPCL) is related to their steadily increasing incidence, high recurrence rates, delayed diagnosis, and potential complications. In general, hepatic cysts (HCs) are classified into several types, including simple and complex, false and true. Simple cysts are mainly congenital but also occur in polycystic liver disease. Complex cysts include mucinous neoplasms, echinococcal cysts, hemorrhagic cysts, cystic hepatocellular carcinoma, and other rare lesions. Nonparasitic cystic liver lesions do not usually cause symptoms, and their characteristics are not specific. In 15% of cases, nonspecific signs (flatulence, nausea, dyspepsia) accompany pain. Diagnosis of NPCL is based on data from ultrasound, CT, or MRI of the abdominal organs. There still needs to be a consensus on surgical treatment indications or the effectiveness and feasibility of its various methods. Many surgical interventions for NPCL treatment include puncture drainage, multiple minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery options, and open methods. In clinical practice, laparoscopic fenestration, associated with fewer complications and faster recovery, has become widespread. However, significant progress has yet to be achieved in reducing NPCL recurrence rates despite advances in surgical treatment. Therefore, multiple studies are underway to improve treatment options for this medical condition. Keywords: Liver, cyst, nonparasitic cyst, pseudocyst, laparoscopic fenestration.