bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Technical and scale efficiencies of the salinity-induced rice production system in the western coastal region of the Mekong delta, Vietnam
Authors:   Can Tho University, Campus II, 3/2 Street, Xuan Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, Vietnam, Danh Vo Thanh , Muenzel Thomas ,   Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Avenue of the Baths of Caracalla, 00153 Rome, Italy
Published: April 2024

Salinity events make Mekong delta’s rice production change significantly. In the salinity-impacted regions, shrimp-rice production is a possibility besides the traditional rice models. This paper aims to assess the economic efficiency of rice-based farms in the Mekong delta in the context of salinity-induced hazards. The random sample is collected from 254 rice-based farms in 28 villages in 24 districts in the western coastal region in the Mekong delta. The method of Data Envelopment Analysis and OLS and Tobit regression estimations are used to measure the economic efficiency and identify the determinants of the technical and scale efficiencies respectively. The findings show that the average overall efficiencies for the technical efficiency and the scale efficiency are 0.642 and 0.848 respectively, implying that substantial inefficiencies occur in farming practices in the Mekong delta. It indicates that there is still potential for improving the economic efficiency of rice-based system. The findings also show that, statistically significantly, the land ownership and the area are the determinants of the economic profit; the irrigation system, saltwater drains, salinity impact, are the determinants of the economic irrigated water use; the land ownership status, the area, and type of seed are the determinants of the technical efficiency; and the gender, age, education level, irrigation system, saltwater drains, area, type of seed, and numbers of fertilizing and weeding are the determinants of the scale efficiency
Culture as a dynamic product of socially and historically situated discourse communities: A review of literature
Authors:   Faculty of International Relations, Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages & Information Technology, 828 Su Van Hanh Street, Ward 13, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Tri Nguyen Minh
Published: April 2024

This article delves into the intricate and multifaceted relationship between culture, discourse communities, and their profound entanglement within the rich tapestry of social and historical contexts. At its core, culture is not a monolithic entity but a dynamic amalgamation of myriad components, practices, and ideologies. These elements are not static but continually evolving, shaped by the interactions and exchanges within discourse communities. Discourse communities are fertile ground for nurturing, contesting, and disseminating cultural elements. Within these communities, language, beliefs, values, and norms are not merely transmitted but actively negotiated and transformed. This ongoing process contributes to the resilience and adaptability of culture, enabling it to respond to the ever-changing social and historical landscape. Central to our analysis is recognising culture as both "socially situated" and "historically situated”. The former underscores the embeddedness of discourse communities within broader socio-cultural contexts, highlighting their interconnectedness with power dynamics, social hierarchies, and institutional structures. The latter emphasises the dynamic nature of culture, acknowledging its responsiveness to historical events, cultural exchanges, and shifts in collective consciousness. Through this scholarly exploration, we seek to offer a comprehensive understanding of how culture evolves within the intricate web of discourse communities, reflecting and shaping the world around them. By unpacking the complex interplay between culture, discourse, and their socio-historical contexts, we aim to illuminate the profound implications of these dynamics on individuals, communities, and societies at large.
Impacts of inflation on the Vietnamese stock market in economic turbulence
Authors:   National Economics University, 207 Giai Phong Street, Dong Tam Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Huu-Dung Nguyen , Long Le Viet ,   Department for Investment, Thang Long Tobacco Company, 235 Nguyen Trai Street, Thuong Dinh Ward, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: April 2024

This study employs the GARCH model to examine how inflation affects the Vietnamese stock market. The analysis uses 2001-2022 data from the General Statistics Office and the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE). This time frame encompasses various market cycles, including the recent financial crises, which alter the characteristics of stock variance. The findings reveal that inflation has a strong impact on the volatility of stock indexes because the psychological herd of the stock players has a huge impact on market volatility such that it weakens the market, leading to instability due to stock prices being blown up too high or depressed too low. Herd mentality facilitates price manipulation, stock price manipulation, and speculation. When the demand for capital flows into the secondary market, a surge has led to a large amount of money in circulation. This has caused a high level of inflation. The findings indicate that a one percent increase in inflation is associated with a 6.692 percent increase in the VN index, suggesting that Vietnam’s stock market returns can hedge against inflation. Yet, the popularity of speculative investments necessitates that the Vietnamese government not only address inflation but also improve financial regulations and stock market oversight.
Development of maize hybrids for production and economic growth in the northern midland and mountainous region of Vietnam
Authors:   Maize Research Institute, 229 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Phung Town, Dan Phuong District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Thang Nguyen Xuan , Thanh Nguyen Chi ,   Maize Research Institute, 229 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Phung Town, Dan Phuong District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: April 2024

Maize is an important crop in the northern midland and mountainous region of Vietnam with the area of 406.1 thousand hectares, accounting for 45.8% of the whole country. In order to exploit the potential and advantages for developing sustainable and highly valued maize production, the program on development of maize hybrids for production and economic growth in the northern midland and mountainous region of Vietnam in accordance with the Government policies and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s directions on sustainable agricultural development strategy has been successfully implemented in which newly released maize hybrids developed by Maize Research Institute (Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences) with high yield, good quality, good resistance and over-all advanced technologies were accordingly introduced in rainfed based maize areas of larger scale. The program partly contributed to improving the grain yield from 1.5 tons/ha in the early 1990s to 4.99 tons/ha in this region that played an important role not only in maize production development but also in national food security and environmental protection as well.
Factors affecting Vietnamese consumers’ intention to continue using e-wallet: A case study of MoMo
Authors:   Faculty of Business Administration, Ton Duc Thang University, 19 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Nguyen Phuong Thanh , Phung Minh Tuan ,   Faculty of Business Administration, Ton Duc Thang University, 19 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Pham Thi Minh Ly ,   Faculty of Business Administration, Ton Duc Thang University, 19 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Vo Tan Lac Thien ,   Faculty of Business Administration, Ton Duc Thang University, 19 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Tran Le Bao Tran ,   Faculty of Economics and Finance, The Guido Carli Free International University for Social Studies, 32, 00197 Roma, Italy
Published: April 2024

MoMo stands as a leading e-wallet in Vietnam. Amidst the backdrop of intensified market competition, e-wallets are urged to transcend the reliance solely on sales promotions for user retention. This paper aims to investigate the key factors that elucidate the intention to continue using MoMo e-wallet services, which is essential for acquiring strategic insights that enable organizations to leverage their competitive advantages. The authors incorporate a framework comprising Technology Continuance Theory (TCT) factors and four additional variables to explore this phenomenon in a novel context: price benefit, trust, habit, and operational constraints, which may influence users’ intention to persist in using e-wallets.Research data was obtained by distributing questionnaire to 310 respondents and then analyzed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling. The findings indicate that users’ behavioural intention to continue using e-wallets hinges upon attitude and habit, which are identified as pivotal factors in predicting users’ desire to sustain e-wallet usage. Conversely, these findings are poised to aid service providers in comprehending user behaviour and devising more apt business strategies, thereby enabling them to leverage and uphold their competitive advantage in retaining users.
Testing the optimal capital structure hypothesis: A case of property firms in Vietnam
Authors:   An Giang University, Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City,18 Ung Van Khiem Street, Dong Xuyen Ward, Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, Vietnam, Quynh Pham Xuan
Published: April 2024

This study examines the relationship between capital structure and firm value to test the optimal capital structure hypothesis. By collecting accounting and market data of Vietnamese property firms listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange for the period from 2017 to 2022, we employ a panel data approach with a total of 306 observations. With data that ensures stationarity, the study utilises the Feasible Generalised Least Squares (FGLS) method to address potential concerns related to heteroskedasticity within the model. The results indicate that the relationship between capital structure in general, capital structure by term, and firm value is quadratic, suggesting the presence of an optimal level of capital structure. Firm value increases with the increase in the debt ratio, and firms can maximise value at the optimal debt threshold. Additionally, the study finds that firm value is influenced by scale and asset structure, both of which have a positive impact on firm value. However, there is no evidence of the impact of sales growth and liquidity on firm value in this analysis.
Food security of impoverished households in Tuong Duong district, Nghe An province: The HFIAS measurement
Authors:   Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Loan Le Thi Thanh , Phi Dang Xuan ,   Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Trau Quy Town, Gia Lam District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Anh Nguyen Thi Lam ,   Nottingham University Business School, University of Nottingham, Wollaton Rd, Lenton, Nottingham NG8 1BB, United Kingdom
Published: April 2024

While Vietnam demonstrates overall national food security, many households, particularly in challenging areas such as Tuong Duong district, Nghe An province, continue to grapple with food insecurity. This article explores the food security status of impoverished households in Tuong Duong district, employing the Household Food Insecurity and Access Scale (HFIAS) for assessment. A survey of 125 households across two communes within the district provided insights into the prevalence of household behaviours indicating insufficient quality and quantity of food, as well as anxiety and uncertainty regarding insecure access to food supplies. The majority of respondents were categorised as “moderately food insecure” or “mildly food insecure”. Key determinants of food security for this impoverished population, such as human, natural, physical, social, and financial capital, were identified. The findings suggest that policy priorities should focus on: (1) Expanding the scale of agricultural production and irrigation systems; (2) Enhancing support activities related to agricultural production for households; (3) Broadening the livelihood framework; (4) Developing infrastructure to improve market accessibility for the impoverished population in the district.
Transformation of French literature into Ho Bieu Chanh’s work from the perspective of the polysystem theory
Authors:   Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy Street, Dich Vong Hau Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Mai Lien
Published: April 2024

Around the middle of the 17th century, the national language script was born and developed thanks to the merits of Western missionaries such as G.D. Amaral and A. Barbosa (Portugal); A.D. Rhodes (France). However, Catholic literature in Vietnam over the next 200 years was still mainly written in Nom, Chinese, or Latin. When the French tried to consolidate their rule in Vietnam, the Quoc Ngu script was made official throughout Vietnam in the early 20th century in order to eliminate the influence of anti-French Confucianism in Vietnam. Among the writers of this period, Ho Bieu Chanh was the most successful. Commenting on Ho Bieu Chanh’s position in Vietnamese literature, the book Vietnamese Literature from the beginning of the 20th century to 1945 by the Publishing House of the University of Pedagogy wrote: “Ho Bieu Chanh is a pioneer writer of modern fiction. Vietnam in the first steps before the period of prosperity (since 1932) and also a strong writer with many merits. Ho Bieu Chanh’s novel has contributed significantly to the preparation for the formation of critical realism in Vietnamese literature in the following decade” [1]. This article studies Ho Bieu Chanh’s work as a case of how Vietnamese intellectuals received creatively French literature in particular and Western culture in general. This research inspects Ho Bieu Chanh’s works from the perspective of the polysystem theory to find out the acquisition of French literature as well as the author’s creativity in comparison with the original ones. As a result, the contribution of Ho Bieu Chanh in modernizing Vietnamese literature and his success will be affirmed.
Sistem Kontrol Sudut Blade Turbin Savonius dengan Metode Regresi Linier Berganda untuk Optimasi Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Angin
Authors: Amin Muhammad Zainal Roisul , Kaloko Bambang Sri
Published: April 2024

Solusi paling ideal untuk mengatasi ketergantungan terhadap energi fosil adalah dengan mengembangkan energi terbarukan. Salah satu sumber energi terbarukan adalah tenaga angin. Energi angin merupakan energi bersih yang tidak akan mencemari lingkungan selama proses produksi. Turbin yang cocok untuk kecepatan angin rendah adalah turbin angin sumbu vertikal Savonius karena torsi awalnya yang tinggi. Turbin memiliki bentuk dan struktur yang sederhana, disusun menyerupai huruf S. Kecepatan angin yang tidak menentu inilah yang menyebabkan turbin angin vertikal dengan bentuk rotor Savonius S cocok dan efektif sebagai generator untuk output yang maksimal. Rotor Savonius S memiliki keunggulan dibandingkan Savonius U karena pada Savonius S lebih banyak angin yang mengenai rotor mengalir ke bilah rotor sehingga memberikan energi tambahan. Pada penelitian sebelumnya, prototipe kincir angin Savonius S dibuat dari bahan sederhana, tanpa mengendalikannya untuk menghasilkan daya yang optimal. Angin yang masuk dan mampu menggerakkan turbin masih berubah-ubah, sehingga perlu dikontrol agar kecepatan angin tetap konstan. Pengendalian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan nilai power yang optimal dengan sudut bukaan blade high pitch sesuai dengan power optimum yang diharapkan.
Optimalisasi Pencarian Jalur Terpendek Mobile Robot dengan Menggunakan Metode Ant Colony Optimization (ACO)
Authors: Ihsan Ahmad , Adlie Taufan Arif , Harliansyah Septia
Published: April 2024

Kemajuan pesat dalam teknologi robot saat ini telah menghadirkan perangkat mekanis yang mampu melaksanakan berbagai tugas fisik, baik di bawah pengawasan manusia maupun melalui program yang tertanam dalam prosesor. Mobile robot menonjol sebagai sistem mekanis yang mampu bergerak mandiri di lingkungan sekitarnya. Paper ini berfokus pada permasalahan penting dalam menemukan jalur terpendek yang sesuai dengan kondisi lingkungan bagi mobile robot. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan pergerakan mobile robot dalam menemukan jalur terpendek dengan menerapkan metode Ant Colony Optimization. Melalui serangkaian percobaan, robot telah diuji sebanyak 20 kali, dengan 10 percobaan sebelum dan setelah penerapan optimalisasi. Hasil percobaan menunjukkan bahwa setelah pengoptimalan, robot mampu menemukan jalur terpendek, dengan contoh terbaik adalah jalur 2, yang memiliki panjang total 213 cm, nilai probabilitas 3,239, dan waktu tempuh antara 14 hingga 17 detik. Penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa penggunaan metode Ant Colony Optimization dapat berperan sebagai faktor penting dalam pengambilan keputusan terkait penentuan jalur terpendek dalam situasi percabangan jalan. Mobile Robot yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, dikenal sebagai Hummerbot, dilengkapi dengan tiga sensor ultrasonik yang memungkinkannya untuk mendeteksi rintangan di sekitarnya. Penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman yang mendalam tentang penggunaan metode Ant Colony Optimization dalam menemukan jalur terpendek bagi mobile robot, membantu dalam mengatasi tantangan navigasi dalam kondisi lingkungan yang kompleks. Penerapan teknik-teknik ini membawa kontribusi signifikan dalam pengembangan robotika masa depan yang semakin canggih.
PCI Relaxation Vest: Rompi Terapi untuk Pasien Post PCI
Authors: Soamangon Rizky Rayhan Najib , Budi Arif Wahyu Setyo , Loniza Erika , Afifah Nurul , Dewantoro Fakhrul
Published: April 2024

Penyakit jantung koroner menjadi penyebab kematian utama di dunia. Salah satu tindakan revaskularisasi bagi penderita penyakit jantung yang dapat menurunkan kasus tersebut adalah dengan tindakan percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Setelah menjalani tindakan, pasien post PCI harus diimobilisasi selama 11-12 jam. Kondisi pasien yang imobilisasi, posisi tubuh pasien harus terlentang di tempat tidur yang menyebabkan pasien mengalami nyeri punggung dan kecemasan. Tindakan intervensi yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengurangi tingkat nyeri punggung dan kecemasan adalah dengan terapi pijat dan terapi hangat. Tindakan terapi pijat dan terapi hangat saat ini dilakukan secara manual oleh tenaga kesehatan sehingga dibutuhkan sebuah inovasi berupa PCI Relaxation Vest. PCI Relaxation Vest merupakan sebuah rompi yang dapat memberikan sensasi pijat dan sensasi hangat untuk mengurangi tingkat nyeri punggung dan kecemasan bagi pasien post PCI. Metode yang digunakan pada prototipe berupa komponen koin getar untuk menghasilkan frekuensi getaran yang berfungsi untuk memberikan relaksasi pada punggung. Selain itu, prototipe ini dilengkapi dengan penghangat yang didapat dari keluaran komponen heater yang diletakkan di beberapa titik bahu, tulang belakang, dan bagian belakang ginjal di bagian punggung yang berfungsi sebagai terapi untuk meredakan nyeri. Dari hasil uji fungsi didapat kelistrikan tegangan sebesar 5,3 VDC dan arus sebesar 4,97ADC. Frekuensi yang dicapai oleh koin getar sebesar 80 Hz dan suhu yang diatur dari heater berada pada rentang suhu 36°C-45°C. Rompi ini dapat digunakan sebagai terapi pada pasien post PCI dengan pengawasan perawat.
LEESOLA: A Locally Made Energy Efficient Solar Tracking System for Home Use
Authors: Kommey Benjamin , Tamakloe Elvis , Jerry Agbesi , Wassem Darkwa , Elikem Normenyo Gershon
Published: April 2024

A solar tracking system is used to orient solar reflectors, photovoltaic panels, and other solar energy harvesting equipment toward the sun mainly to maximize energy output. The LEESOLA system offers an optimized way to increase the amount of energy produced by exposing the harvesting equipment to the sun’s rays. This project is a crucial step towards a more sustainable future and reducing the reliance of humans on traditional energy sources. The system architecture of the LEESOLA solar tracker consists of a microcontroller-based control unit, an ultra-violet (UV) sensor module, motor drivers and PV panels. The UV sensor module detects the location of the sun and sends signals to the control unit. The control unit then passes signals to the motor drivers to introduce a change in the position of the solar panels. The control unit makes use of a suitable algorithm for keeping track of the location of the sun throughout the day and changes the angle of the PV panels accordingly. The UV sensor module makes use of essential optoelectronic components such as photodiodes or phototransistors to detect the position of the sun accurately. As a measure of eliminating any occurrence of misalignment due to factors such as weather conditions, the system has a built-in feedback mechanism that actively monitors the solar panel’s position and adjusts the motor drivers to correct any misalignment. The proposed system obtained an improvement of about 69.29%, 59.41% and 184.96% mean percentage difference in the measured power readings for morning, afternoon, and evening durations respectively. Therefore, this LEESOLA system provided an all-rounded performance improvement over the limiting static methods.
Analisa Kapasitas Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Surya (PLTS) untuk Pengering Kupang
Authors: Zaenal Ali , Jamaaluddin  , Ahfas Akhmad , Hadidjaja Dwi , Falah Agus
Published: April 2024

Solar Sel merupakan perangkat yang dapat mengubah energi surya menjadi energi listrik. Sumber energi listrik ini diciptakan dengan menerima cahaya langsung dari surya. Sumber energi ini dapat digunakan sebagai sumber listrik untuk peralatan seperti pengering kupang yang biasanya dilakukan dengan cara dijemur langsung di bawah terik surya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui keefektifan PLTS dan heater untuk pengering kupang. Pada penelitian ini metode yang digunakan dengan melakukan pengukuran pada besaran-besaran listrik, suhu dan kelembapan, setelah itu dilakukan analisa berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh. Proses pengukuran ada 2 perlakuan. Berdasarkan hasil analisa dari kapasitas PLTS dan heater masih kurang efektif. Karena berdasarkan dari analisa pengukuran pada 2 perlakuan terjadi ketidakseimbangan hasil pengukuran temperatur dan kelembapan pada posisi 3. Pada perlakuan 1 hasil dari pengukuran temperatur mencapai 46,98 ? dan kelembapan mencapai 26,34%. Sedangkan pada perlakuan 2 hasil dari pengukuran temperatur sebesar 34,30 ? dan kelembapan sebesar 67,64%.
Advancing Natural Gas Price Predictions with ConcaveLSTM
Authors: Diqi Mohammad , Wanda Putra , Hamzah  , Ordiyasa I Wayan , Fathinah Azzah
Published: April 2024

This study investigates the application of the ConcaveLSTM model, a novel machine learning approach combining the strengths of Stacked Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) and Bidirectional LSTM, for predicting natural gas prices. Given the inherent volatility and complexity of energy markets, accurate forecasting models are crucial for effective decision-making. The research employs a comprehensive dataset from 1997 to 2020, focusing on the daily price of natural gas in US Dollars per Million British thermal units (Btu). Through rigorous testing across various model configurations, the study identifies optimal settings for the ConcaveLSTM model that significantly improve prediction accuracy. Specifically, configurations utilizing 50 input steps with neuron counts of 100 and 300 exhibit superior performance, as evidenced by lower Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), and Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), alongside higher R-squared (R2) values. These findings validate the ConcaveLSTM model's potential in financial forecasting and highlight the importance of parameter tuning in enhancing model efficacy. Despite certain limitations regarding dataset scope and market variability, the results offer promising insights into developing advanced forecasting tools. Future research directions include expanding the dataset, incorporating additional market influencers, and conducting comparative analyses with other forecasting models. This study contributes to the evolving field of machine learning applications in financial market predictions, offering a foundation for further exploration and practical implementation in the energy sector.
Encuestas de preferencias electorales
Authors: Paláu Cardona Magdalena Sofía , Quinn Cervantes María Isabel
Published: April 2024

Infografía sobre la calidad de la publicación de encuestas electorales en medios informativos impresos, medios informativos en línea, radio y televisión, y sobre la variación de resultados si las encuestas se realizan en vivienda o telefónicamente.
ALGERIAN RURAL WOMEN’S ACCESS TO THE WORLD OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO ATTAIN SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Ketfi Soltana  , Nedjla Gherabi
Published: April 2024

The aim of this study is to highlight the importance of Algerian rural women’s access to the world of entrepreneurship together with its role in attaining sustainable rural development. In fact, the access of rural women to the field of entrepreneurship has shown to be of the essence to attain progress and development in rural areas, as Algeria has paid great attention to rural women through developing several policies for Rural Renewal and Rural Development, in addition to the embodiment of more than a few national programs for their promotion all the way through the policy of encouraging innovation and self-employment pursued by the State, by means of developing mechanisms and adopting national programs with an economic and social dimension aimed at the category of young men, both male and female, based on the provision of facilities and incentives by proffering financial support, guidance, training and accompaniment for creation purpose of mini-projects and start-ups, along with encouraging rural women with a project to access to the entrepreneurship world.
IMPACT OF THE “THE BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE” ON MONGOLIA
Authors: Erdenechimeg Bor  , Natsagdorj Erdenetsogt
Published: April 2024

Mongolia, a critical neighbor to China with the longest shared border, joined the Belt and Road Initiative and agreed to build a Mongolia-Russia-China economic corridor, connecting three countries by new trails of railways and highways. As a landlocked country nestled deep within heart of Eurasia, Mongolia sees this as an opportunity to reshape its destiny, aspiring to escape from the “Landlockedness” by improving its connectivity and eventually gaining access to sea through Chinese and Russian ports.

This article delves into an analysis of Mongolia`s involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative and its geopolitical implications. It argues that while Mongolia might gain some benefits from economic opportunities made available by its participation in the Belt and Road Initiative, it may also increase its dependence on its immediate neighbors, limiting its potentials to cultivate relations with “third neighbors”.  Mongolia therefore faces strategic dilemma, where it must carefully weigh its economic needs against security risks associated with the BRI.
PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPING GREEN SPACES IN THE SECOND UNIVERSITY POLE OF THE CITY OF TLEMCEN (ALGERIA)
Authors: Ikram Bendahmane
Published: April 2024

This work presents a critical appraisal of the organization of green spaces within the Second Pole of Tlemcen University, Algeria. The paper quantitatively and qualitatively analyzes the allocation of green spaces within the Second Pole, considering factors such as the recommended area per person (7 square meters) and the diversity of tree species (18). Furthermore, the paper identifies shortcomings in the current allocation of space for green areas and the limited selection of tree species within the Second Pole. Additionally, it critiques the ornamental trimming practices employed for various tree species. In response, the paper proposes specific policies for the organization of green spaces, advocating for both vertical and horizontal expansion of plant varieties.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHADOW REGIONS AT THE PROVINCE OF CONSTANTINE CASE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF AIN SMARA
Authors: Benmebarek Farah  , Boulehouache Allaoua
Published: April 2024

In light of a massive and continuous wave of displacement for over a decade, as a result of terrorism and abandonment by the authorities of their developmental role, the countryside regions of Algeria have been found in a state of seeking for returnees who may be persuaded by the measures announced by the government in gradual manner. Besides, such a term “shadow regions” has emerged in December 2019 when the Algerian president M. Abdelmadjid Tebboune requested the preparation of a video report on the countryside regions of Algeria; however, upon presentation of such report on a giant screen to government officials after having conducted an inventory of these regions, the result was imaginably shocking, whereat 15,000 shaded regions have shown to be existing with a total population rate of more than 08 million people. Most importantly, it was much surprising that such regions are rural areas, villages and municipalities, inclusive of the surrounds the major cities such Algiers, as 299 shaded regions have been registered in the vicinity of Algiers. Subsequent to which, the Algerian government prepared an emergency program to provide basic necessities for the residents of such regions and reduce spatial differences between the territories, mainly between the countryside and the city in the same region, the same as for the Province of Constantine.
MODERN TENDENCIES IN MEDIA DISCOURSE
Authors: Tavadze Lali , Diasamidze Ivdit , Katamadze Natia , Davitadze Lia
Published: April 2024

What is media discourse? Media discourse refers to interactions that take place through a broadcast platform, whether spoken or written, in which the discourse is oriented to a non-present reader, listener or viewer. Key examples of discourse analysis include the study of television, film, newspaper, advertising, political speeches, and interviews. Modern media comes in many different formats, including print media (books, magazines, newspapers), television, movies, video games, music, cell phones, various kinds of software, and the Internet. Each type of media involves both content and also a device or object through which that content is delivered. Discourse itself may be understood in a few different ways. For one, it may simply refer to the manner in which individuals and groups communicate. On a deeper level, though, it can symbolize the systems of thoughts and beliefs that determine how individuals understand and interpret the world. Mediadriven discourse in the first sense would include the various outlets that individuals in the media use, such as newspapers and magazines, television, radio, and the Internet. If discourse is understood as the beliefs that guide media output, then principles like objectivity or ideological bias might describe it best. One of the most powerful semantic notions in a critical news analysis is that of implication. Words, clauses, and other textual expressions may imply concepts or propositions which may be inferred on the basis of background knowledge. The idea of something hidden is very attractive for the reader. It is worth noting that the world of press and media is involving and eye-catching. One of the widely used techniques in the newspaper universe is that of creating appealing, interesting, alluring and unusual headlines thus involving the readers and building the infinite world of press and media.
ROLE OF AN ENTERTAINMENT-HUMOROUS TALK SHOW IN THE POLITICAL COMMUNICATION (“VANO’S SHOW”)
Authors: Nino Chalaganidze  , Mariam Mkhitarov
Published: April 2024

Since the 20th century popularity of the talk show has been rising and is taking its place in the television network. Key determinant of its popularity is offering of entertainment and conversation to the audience, mainly entertainment via conversation (Livingstone & Lunt, 1994). Proceeding from popularity of a Talk Show it becomes more interesting for politicians for the purpose of representing of themselves as well as introducing of political processes in desirable terms. Accordingly, a role of the entertainment-humorous talk-show is increasing in political communication. The stated article is targeted at researching and analyzing, on the instance of a definite talk show, of a place of politics in humor and at researching of sympathies or antipathies carried by it in relation to definite actors or parties. Accent is made on a phenomenon of an anchorman of the talk show and his guests, their attitudes and forms of communication. The discussed empiric field is supported with theoretic grounds which enable us to analyze received results. By discussing of practical examples on the basis of theoretic grounds this article contains results which prove significance of the role of entertainment-humorous talk shows in the political communication.
TÜKETİCİLERİN DOĞAL BAL ALGISI VE SATINALMA DAVRANIŞLARINI ETKİLEYEN FAKTÖRLER ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: Bilici Fatih
Published: April 2024

Bu çalışma, tüketicilerin doğal bal bağlamında algılarını ve tercihlerini anlamak amacıyla birçok farklı boyuta odaklanmaktadır. Çevrimiçi anketlerle toplanan verilere dayanan ve Smart PLS programı kullanılarak yapısal eşitlik modellemesiyle analiz edilen araştırmada, sağlıklı ürün farkındalığı, algılanan besin değeri, gıda güvenliği, fiyat, kalite, renk algısı, doğal bala yönelik tutum, daha fazla ödeme istekliliği ve satın alma davranışı arasında güçlü ilişkiler bulunmuştur. Sağlıklı ürün farkındalığı, algılanan besin değeri, gıda güvenliği, fiyat ve kalite arttıkça doğal bala yönelik olumlu tutumun arttığı gözlemlenmiştir. Açık ve koyu renkli bal algıları, algılanan kalite üzerinde etkili olmakla birlikte, koyu renkli bal algısı daha güçlü bir etkiye sahiptir. Doğal bala yönelik tutumun, daha fazla ödeme istekliliği ve satın alma davranışı üzerinde anlamlı, güçlü ve pozitif etkileri bulunmaktadır. Bu bulgular, tüketicilerin sağlıklı ürün özelliklerine, besin değerine, gıda güvenliğine, fiyata, kaliteye ve renk algısına dayalı olarak doğal balı tercih ettiklerini ve bu tercihlerin satın alma davranışlarına yansıdığını göstermektedir.
The Effect of Green Entrepreneur Orientation on Network Resource Acquisition and Small and Medium Enterprises’ Business Performance with Knowledge Transfer and Integration and Green Technology Dynamism as Moderator Variables
Authors: Gazali Gazali , Zainurrafiqi Zainurrafiqi
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of green entrepreneur orientation on SMEs’ business performance with network resource acquisition as a mediating variable. The purpose of this study also examines the moderating effect of knowledge transfer and integration and green technology dynamism on the relationship between green entrepreneur orientation and SMEs’ business performance. This research is explanatory research that aims to test and explain the causal relationship between research variables through hypothesis testing. The approach used in this research is a quantitative research approach. The data is used in the form of primary data. The purposive sampling method was used as a sampling technique. The process of obtaining data was carried out by means of a survey in the form of a questionnaire. In this study, researchers used 180 Managers of SMEs who applied green entrepreneurs in four districts in Madura. This study uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test the hypothesis. The research finds that the influence of green entrepreneurial orientation has a positive influence on SMEs’ business performance and network resource acquisition. In addition, network resource acquisition is able to mediate the relationship between green entrepreneur orientation and SMEs’ business performance. Finally, knowledge transfer and integration and green technology dynamism are able to moderate the influence between green entrepreneur orientation and SMEs’ business performance.
الأحكام الإجرائية للجرائم السيبرانية (دراسة مقارنة)
Authors: البحر ممدوح خليل
Published: April 2024

الأهداف: هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على الأحكام الإجرائية للجرائم السيبرانية في التشريع الإماراتي في القانون رقم 5 لسنة 2004 حول الأمن المعلوماتي والقانون رقم 5 لسنة 2012 في شأن مكافحة جرائم تقنية المعلومات وتعديلاته. ومن أهم الأهداف التي تسعى الدراسة إلى تحقيقها: التعرف على مفهوم الجرائم السيبرانية وخصائصها، وبيان أهمية مرحلة التحقيق الجنائي في جمع الأدلة في مسرح الجريمة حيث تضمن التشريع الإماراتي نصوص قانونية إجرائية تكفل جمع الأدلة السيبرانية حيث يمكن الاستفادة من هذه النصوص والتوصل إلى توصيات مفيدة لطرق وإجراءات جمع الأدلة في الجرائم السيبرانية. المنهجية: هناك أكثر من منهج تمت الاستفادة منها: المنهج الوصفي التحليلي لوصف الظاهرة موضوع الدراسة. والمنهج المقارن الذي يستدعى المقارنة مع بعض النظم القانونية العربية والأجنبية. النتائج: من أهم النتائج التي توصلت الدراسة إليها أن الجريمة السيبرانية تشترط أساليب غير تقليديه وخاصتا جمع الأدلة والتفتيش والتحقيق. كما تتميز الجرائم السيبرانية بصعوبة إثباتها وسهولة اتلافها. الخلاصة: نخلص من هذه الدراسة إلى ضرورة وجود تعاون إقليمي ودولي في مكافحة الجرائم السيبرانية وكذلك ضرورة وضع تشريعات جديدة على مستوى الوطني والإقليمي في مجال مكافحة هذا النوع من الجرائم. وأخيرًا، نوصي بضرورة إنشاء أقسام وإدارات في جميع مراكز الشرطة على مستوى دولة الإمارات يكون من اختصاصها متابعة ما يستجد من تطورات تقنية في مجال تكنولوجيا المعلومات والتقنية الحديثة للتعامل مع كافة الجرائم السيبرانية.
مفهوم القانون الدولي لحقوق الإنسان والقانون الدولي الإنساني ومصادرهما
Authors: المعمري عبدالعزيز بن سعود , الغافري حسين بن سعيد
Published: April 2024

الأهداف: يهدف البحث إلى بيان المقصود بالقانون الدولي لحقوق الإنسان، والقانون الدولي الإنساني، وتحديد مصادر كل منهما مع تحديد نطاق تطبيق القانونيين. المنهجية: اعتمد الباحثان المنهج التحليلي عند بيانهم لمفهوم القانون الدولي لحقوق الإنسان والقانون الدولي الإنساني وتحديد مصادرهما ونطاق تطبيقهما مستقرأ الفقه القانوني في ذلك. الخلاصة: توصل الباحثان في ختام البحث إلى نتائج عدة أهمها: أن المراد بالقانون الدولي لحقوق الإنسان تلك القواعد القانونية الدولية الإنسانية لحماية حقوق الإنسان وحرياته في السلم والحرب أما القانون الدولي الإنساني فيتمثل مفهومه في القواعد القانونية الرامية إلى آنسنة الحرب، وحماية أطراف النزاع العاجزين عن مواصلة القتال والأسرى، والمدنيين العزل، وحماية الأموال، وتقييد استخدام القوة.. يهدف القانون الدولي لحقوق الإنسان إلى حماية الإنسان وصون حرياته الأساسية في كافة الأزمنة أما القانون الدولي الإنساني فيعمد إلى العمل على حماية حقوق الإنسان وحرياته قبل وقوع النزاع المسلح وأثناء حدوث النزاع أو الحرب.
أثر التظلُّم الإداري على دعوى الإلغاء في النظام السعودي
Authors: الغامدي ناصر بن محمد بن مشري
Published: April 2024

الأهداف: تهدف الدراسة إلى بيان معنى التظلم الإداري ودعوى الإلغاء، وطبيعة التظلم الإداري وأنواعه، وأهميته وفوائده، وأحكامه وشروطه في النظام السعودي، وأثره على دعوى الإلغاء. المنهجية: تقوم الدراسة على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي المقارن؛ من خلال وصف المسألة محل البحث، وتحليل أحكامها وبيانها، مع المقارنة بنظام المرافعات أمام ديوان المظالم، وفق منهجية البحث العلمي المعروفة في العزو والرجوع والاستشهاد والكتابة والاستدلال. النتائج: خلصت الدراسة إلى نتائج من أهمها: أنَّ النظام السعودي أخذ بمبدأ التظلُّم الوجوبي قبل رفع الدعوى بخلاف القاعدة العامة في القضاء الإداري، وأنَّ التظلم الإداري يحقٌّ جملة من الفوائد، ويقطع ميعاد الطعن بالإلغاء. الخلاصة: خلصت الدراسة لمجموعة من التوصيات من أهمِّها: أن يعدل النظام السعودي عن الأخذ بالتظلم الوجوبي، وأن تُسند التظلمات الإدارية إلى لجان مستقلة عن الإدارة لتفصل فيها بالحق والعدل.
توثيق عقد الزواج بالتسجيل في الفقه الإسلامي والقانون الأفغاني
Authors: صالح نجيب الله , خاكسار عبد الرحمن
Published: April 2024

الأهداف: تهدف الدراسة إلى معرفة توثيق أدوات توثيق عقد الزواج في الفقه الإسلامي والقانون الأفغاني، والتأكيد على أن الكتابة من أهم وسائل التوثيق لعقد الزواج في العصر الحديث حيث أكد عليه القانون الأفغاني مع أنه كان في المرحلة الثانونية في القديم، ومعرفة أن أدوات توثيق عقد الزواج من الأمور المتغيرة بتغيير الزمن وليست من الأمور الثابتة بالنصوص الشرعية. المنهجية: المنهجية المتبعة في كتابة البحث هي البحث المكتبي لجمع النصوص وتحليلها مقارنة النصوص والآراء الفقهية نصوص القانون الأفغاني. النتائج: توصلت الدراسة إلى أن الفقه الإسلامي هي أول مصدر لمسائل الأحوال الشخصية في المجتمع الإسلامي والأفغاني، وأن القانون الأفغاني تماش الفقه الإسلامي في التطوير ومعالجة موضوع توثيق الزواج، وأن كتابة عقد الزواج من أهم الوسائل في الدوائر الرسمية خاصة عند الخصومة بين الزوجين. الخلاصة: نخلص من ذلك أن عقد الزواج من العقود التي قد يواجهها كل إنسان فلابد أن يعرف أدوات توثيقها في الفقه الإسلامي والقانون وذلك موافقة مع الفقه الإسلامي والقانون السائد في البلد وقد فصل في المقال هذه القضية مستدلًا بالنصوص الفقهية والقانونية والمراد من توثيق الزواج بالتسجيل، وهي كتابة العقد في وثيقة رسمية يقوم بإصدارها شخص موظف عام مختص بمقتضى وظيفته بإصدارها؛ كالقاضي في داخل البلد أو كالقنصل في خارجه.
Prediction of postoperative cerebral infarction after combined bypass surgery in adult moyamoya disease: combining quantitative parameters on RAPID perfusion CT with clinically related factors
Authors: Un Lee Si , Lee Yongjae , Won Choi Tae , Hyo Lee Sang , Kim Young-Deok , Pil Ban Seung , Kwon O-Ki , Wan Oh Chang , Seung Bang Jae
Published: April 2024

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to identify predictive factors of postoperative cerebral infarction (PostCI) following combined bypass (CB) surgery in adult patients with moyamoya disease (MMD) using quantitative parameters from the rapid processing of perfusion and diffusion (RAPID) perfusion CT (PCT) software.

METHODS

The authors retrospectively reviewed 276 total hemispheres in patients with MMD who underwent CB. Preoperative volumes of time-to-maximum (Tmax) > 4 sec and > 6 sec were obtained from the RAPID analysis of PCT. These quantitative parameters, along with other clinical and angiographic factors, were statistically analyzed to determine the significant predictors for PostCI following CB.

RESULTS

PostCI occurred in 17 hemispheres (6.16%). PCA involvement (p = 0.016), and the volume of Tmax > 6 sec (p < 0.001) and Tmax > 4 sec (p < 0.001), were identified as variables related to PostCI in the univariable analysis. In the multivariable analysis, the volume of Tmax > 6 sec (OR 1.013, 95% confidence interval 1.007–1.019, p < 0.001) was determined to be an independent predictive factor significantly associated with PostCI after CB in adult patients with MMD. In the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, the cutoff value of the preoperative volume of Tmax > 6 sec was determined to be 59.5 ml (sensitivity 82.4%, specificity 71.9%, area under the ROC curve 0.811).

CONCLUSIONS

For adult patients with MMD and a large volume of Tmax > 6 sec over 59.5 ml, more caution is required when deciding to undergo bypass surgery and in postoperative management.
Overtriage of transfers to the pediatric trauma center: the importance of minor head injury
Authors: Haag Kristin , Duke Duane , Piatt Joseph
Published: April 2024

OBJECTIVE

Accurate triage of minor head injuries remains a challenge for mature trauma systems. More than one-third of trauma transfers are overtriaged, and minor head injuries predominate. Overtriage is inefficient, wasteful of resources, and burdensome for families. The authors studied overtriage at the sole level I pediatric trauma center (PTC) in a small state with a view toward improvement of processes.

METHODS

Data on transfer patients were extracted from an institutional trauma registry over an 8-year period. Three definitions of overtriage were examined: one based on transfer criteria from the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, one based on resource utilization, and one adapted to the regional environment of the PTC. Associations of demographic, geographic, clinical, and social factors with overtriage were examined.

RESULTS

There were 1754 unique patients transferred from the emergency departments (EDs) of other institutions to the PTC. Thirty-six percent of transfers were overtriaged by all 3 criteria, and 23% of all transfers were minor head injuries overtriaged by all criteria. Infants were more likely to be overtriaged than other age groups. Among racial categories, Black patients were least likely to be overtriaged. Patients with commercial insurance were more likely to be overtriaged. Overtriaged patients averaged shorter trips from the referring ED to the PTC, even though the PTC was farther from their homes. These observations suggest a sensitivity to social expectations in the exercise of ED physician judgments about transfer.

CONCLUSIONS

More than one-third of all transfers to the study PTC were overtriaged, and almost one-quarter of all transfers were overtriaged minor head injuries. Minor head injuries are a potentially rewarding focus for system-wide quality improvement, but the interplay of social factors with ED physician judgments must be recognized.
Wellbore Stability in the Bazhenov Formation Considering the Anisotropy of Elastic Properties of Composing Strata
Authors: Ardislamova D. R. , Fedorov A. I.
Published: April 2024

This paper offers a general approach to the modelling of the wellbore stress state in the Bazhenov formation. In modelling, strata are presented as transversely isotropic objects with a set direction of the anisotropy axis that does not coincide with the vertical line. The paper also presents results of the laboratory Bazhenov formation core analysis. The analysis of core materials yielded correlation dependences for reconstructing stress-strain parameters of a transversely isotropic medium in selected wells. Parameters of the rock anisotropy were analyzed on the basis of standard and non-standard laboratory tests. The solution of the stress state problem in a deformation bounded medium was used to suggest an algorithm of calculating the components of the regional stress state along the well path. RN-SIGMA software tools were used to construct borehole stability models for wells penetrating anisotropic rocks. The effect of the anisotropy of elasticity on a safe drilling mud density window is demonstrated. The results of the calculations show that the anisotropy effects are crucial for calculating a safe drilling window. Examples are given to demonstrate potential effects of the anisotropy in image interpretation as well as in selecting horizontal wellbore drilling directions.
Geoelectric Model of the Northwestern Caucasus: Three-Dimensional Inversion
Authors: Belyavskii V. V.
Published: April 2024

Interpretation of magnetotelluric observations made within the Northwestern Caucasus, by means of one-dimensional, two-dimensional inversion and three-dimensional mathematical modeling programs, has helped build testing and starting geoelectric models that are necessary to test and adapt the program of three-dimensional inversion of the impedance tensor components. The performed three-dimensional inversion of the experimental magnetotelluric data has significantly changed the parameters of conducting blocks within the folded structures of the region, identified at the previous stages of MT data interpretation. In the resulting three-dimensional geoelectric model, the position of low-resistance blocks correlates with: suture zones, deep faults, mud volcanoes, and domains characterized by an increased absorption of transverse and longitudinal seismic waves. The electrical resistivity of the most low-resistance anomalies is explained by the degree of their saturation with the water fraction of the fluid.