bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Evaluation of U.S. Economic Decoupling from China
Authors: Wan Zifang
Published: April 2024

The economic relationship between the United States and China, marked by extensive trade agreements, substantial foreign investments, and significant technological collaborations, has developed over decades into a complex tapestry of interdependence, creating a multifaceted and intricate economic partnership. Within this context, economic decoupling refers to the strategic unwinding of these deep-seated ties. In this deliberate process, the U.S. aims to reduce its dependency on China, particularly in critical national security and technological advancement areas. This drive towards decoupling stems from a constellation of concerns, encompassing national security issues, the imperative to safeguard intellectual property rights, and a burgeoning desire to attain greater economic self-sufficiency and resilience.
Nationalism in China: Changing Parameters from 1993 to Present
Authors: Xu Ray
Published: April 2024

This paper examines the promotion of different nationalist discourses in China by three generations of CCP leadership: Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao, and Xi Jinping. It analyzes the changes in Chinese nationalist discourses through the lens of CCP legitimacy and in light of the ongoing struggle in China to modernize while retaining its identity. The paper finds that nationalist discourse varied under different Chinese leadership in response to the changing domestic and international environment. Furthermore, these changing nationalist narratives highlighted China’s tussle with its modern identity and its traditions.
Research on the prevention and control of plant diseases by antagonistic microorganisms
Authors: Jiang Jinxin , Liu Zewei
Published: April 2024

Plant diseases, often caused by bacterial infections, pose significant challenges to human society due to their widespread and harmful consequences, resulting in substantial losses. Although traditional chemical prevention and control methods have shown effectiveness, they still pose serious environmental and other risks. Therefore, developing biological control is crucial for future plant disease prevention and management. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of antagonistic microorganisms. We conducted four related experiments and eventually reaffirmed the substantial inhibitory effect of antagonistic microorganisms on the growth of plant pathogens. Our findings are of great significance for further expanding the application scope and popularization of antagonistic bacteria and also enriching the specific application of antagonistic microorganisms for specific plant control.
Globalization of Automobile Supply Chain: A Case Study Based on BYD’s Globalization strategy
Authors: Cao Wenguan
Published: April 2024

With the development of global trade and the acceleration of economic globalization, it has become normal for automobile manufacturers to expand their production and sales to transnational markets. BYD is famous for its innovation in hybrid and pure electric vehicles. The company’s example provides a useful reference for studying the application and landing of new energy vehicle technology on a global scale. Through the analysis of BYD case, we can understand the role and influence of new energy technology in the globalization of automobile supply chain, which is of positive significance to promoting sustainable transportation and reducing carbon emissions. The globalization of automobile supply chain not only involves market demand and technological innovation, but also is influenced by national and regional economic development and policy support. Through the case study of BYD, we can analyze the role of national policies and economic environment in the globalization of automobile supply chain, and provide reference for formulating relevant policies and strategies.
An Empirical Study on Wind-solar Energy Reserve in Inner Mongolia in the Context of Carbon Neutrality
Authors: Meng Lingjie
Published: April 2024

This study explores the empirical research of wind and solar energy reserves in the Inner Mongolia region within the broader context of carbon neutrality. Through detailed surveys and data analysis of wind and solar energy resources, we comprehensively assess their potential, reserves, and sustainability. Our findings reveal Inner Mongolia’s abundant wind and solar resources, pivotal in advancing carbon neutrality strategies. However, overcoming challenges such as cost, efficiency, sustainability, and grid coordination of energy storage technologies is imperative to fully leverage this potential. Therefore, this paper proposes suggestions for improvement, including technological innovation, planning optimization, and energy coordination measures. These recommendations aim to address current challenges and enhance the utilization of wind and solar resources in Inner Mongolia, providing valuable insights for future energy planning and policy formulation. This study is a guiding framework for promoting sustainable energy development in the region.
An analysis of Chinese female sports consumption fever from the perspective of behavioral economics
Authors: Jia Zhaorun
Published: April 2024

This paper interprets and analyzes the trends and causes of the Chinese female sports consumption craze from the perspective of behavioral economics and corresponding scientific theories through the literature review method and puts forward relevant suggestions to guide female sports consumption. The analysis results show that female sports consumption is on the rise because of the psychology of reference dependence, with the promotion of women’s status, higher pursuit of appearance, and emotional or psychological satisfaction. Therefore, the marketing of the consumer market needs to use more emotion to impress women, carry out more promotional activities, improve the quality of goods and aesthetics, and highlight the characteristics of goods.
Environmental Audit and CSR Practices on the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Manufacturing Companies in Indonesia
Authors: Nugrahanti Trinandari Prasetya , Lysandra Shanti
Published: April 2024

By employing environmental audits, businesses can meticulously assess environmental risks, fortify sustainability practices, and foster enhanced stakeholder trust. Concurrently, the adoption of CSR practices emerges as a driving force behind improved financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.  This study investigates the profound impact of environmental audit and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices on the financial performance of small and medium manufacturing companies in Indonesia. This research uses quantitative methods with primary data obtained through a questionnaire. The sample selection from the population of manufacturing companies in Indonesia was carried out purposefully. The data that has been collected will be analyzed by regression to be able to answer existing hypotheses. The results showed that environmental audits  and CSR can have a positive and significant effect on their financial performance. This means that financial performance  and CRS will increase along with improvements in financial performance. These findings carry substantial implications for the manufacturing sector, advocating for responsible business practices and making theoretical strides by emphasizing the integration of sustainability into financial theories and models, specifically within the context of Indonesia's industrial landscape.
Comunişti români în Arhivele Cominternului. Noi informaţii, I
Authors:   Departamentul pentru studii ruse al Societății Științifice Române de Cercetări Interdisciplinare, Schipor Ilie
Published: April 2024

The article brings to attention some of the results of the research carried out by the author in the former Comintern Archives (now the Russian State Archives of Social-Political History / RGASPI) in Moscow, which contain thousands of files containing very important documents for the knowledge of the history of contemporary Romania.Particularly interesting is the information that the author extracts from the archives of the Representation of the Romanian Communist Party to the Comintern and its correspondence with Romanian communists and political emigrants, from the fonds on the participation of Romanian volunteers in the internationalist brigades in Spain (1936-1938) or the tragic fate of leading Romanian communists and political emigrants who were executed during the Great Stalinist Terror of 1936-1938. Last but not least, documents on anti-fascist propaganda and `re-education` work among Romanian prisoners held (in 1941-1956) in NKVD camps and for their recruitment into the USSR's post-war foreign agents are brought to light.
Întâlniri necunoscute cu Stalin şi Dimitrov
Vizita lui Chivu Stoica la Moscova, iulie – august 1945, II
Authors:   Institutul Naţional pentru Studiul Totalitarismului, Academia Română, Cătănuș Dan
Published: April 2024

In the second part of the article, the author analyses the meeting Chivu Stoica had with Stalin, as well as a series of consequences of the Romanian Communist leader’s visit to the Soviet Union: Moscow’s lost of interest in the case of Ștefan Foriș, the former general secretary of the Romanian Communist Party during the war, the weakening of Lucrețiu Pătrășcanu’s political position, the election of Chivu Stoica to the new Political Bureau of the Romanian Communist Party, and Moscow’s direction of the decisions taken at the National Conference of the Communist Party in October 1945.
Exilul românesc de la Paris și influența sa asupra presei franceze, 1977-1989
Authors:   I.I.C.C.M.E.R, Șerban Nicoleta
Published: April 2024

Towards the end of the 1970s, there is a reactivation of the Romanian exile, along with the change on the international level. The contacts with the French mass media meant a lot for the Romanian refugees in exile: they now had the context to express themselves freely, and above all, to finally be listened to. Access to the major French publications, a dream for the generation of exiles in the early communist decades, now a reality – gave them a huge opening to the Western world. The few Romanians in exile gathered around Monica Lovinescu (Mihnea Berindei, Paul Goma, Dumitru Țepeneag, Marie-France Ionescu, etc.), will successfully manage to use all their resources and any means in order to attract French journalists to their side. Things became all the more serious, as the issue of journalists visiting our country became internationalized, especially in the last two years of the regime.
Apuntes sobre los impactos recíprocos entre diplomacia e inteligencia artificial
Authors: Bulnes Mauricio , Higueras Sebastián
Published: April 2024

El presente artículo busca esbozar formas en las que la diplomacia y la inteligencia artificial (IA) pueden ejercer impactos la una sobre la otra, en un contexto de desarrollo exponencial de la inteligencia artificial que deberá ser debidamente abordado por la comunidad internacional a fin de aprovechar las múltiples oportunidades que presenta y a la vez mitigar los posibles riesgos que pueda conllevar. Así, se presenta una discusión en base a tres líneas de reflexión: i) posibles impactos de la IA sobre la diplomacia, ii) formas en que la IA puede servir como herramienta para la diplomacia y (iii) formas en que la diplomacia puede generar impactos sobre el desarrollo de la IA. A modo de conclusión, se recogen los apuntes desarrollados previamente a fin de exhortar, tanto a una mayor producción académica en torno a la intersección entre la IA y la diplomacia, como a un mayor ímpetu por parte de los países a insertarse en los procesos globales en curso para abordar la temática de la inteligencia artificial.
Geopolítica de 5G: la gran disputa entre China y Estados Unidos por los nuevos espacios en América Latina
Authors: De Rosa Mariano A.
Published: April 2024

Este artículo discute el papel de los avances tecnológicos en impulsar cambios sistémicos en el escenario internacional a lo largo de la historia. Destaca cómo las mejoras en el transporte y las comunicaciones han reducido la importancia de las distancias espaciales e influido en los patrones de comercio internacional y estrategias militares. Se examina la bipolaridad emergente entre Estados Unidos y China, señalando sus características únicas en comparación con luchas de poder anteriores. A pesar de la interdependencia económica, persisten tensiones mientras ambos países compiten por la legitimidad hegemónica. El artículo también explora el impacto de la interdependencia global en la naturaleza en evolución de la geopolítica, enfatizando la interconexión impulsada por actores no estatales. La discusión luego se centra en el conflicto surgido de la expansión de la empresa de telecomunicaciones Huawei de China en América Latina y sus implicaciones para los intereses de Estados Unidos. Estados Unidos ve la participación de Huawei como una amenaza para sus capacidades de inteligencia y su competitividad económica en la tecnología 5G. El artículo concluye enfatizando la importancia de comprender estas dinámicas para remodelar la geopolítica en el siglo XXI.
La revolución de la inteligencia artificial en la diplomacia: experiencias y perspectivas de uso
Authors: Reggiardo Palacios Giulliana
Published: April 2024

Los avances en inteligencia artificial (IA) están cambiando la forma en que concebimos el trabajo debido a la capacidad de las máquinas para aprender y realizar tareas cada vez más complejas de manera automatizada. En ese sentido, se han optimizado numerosos procesos y agilizado operaciones en diversos sectores e industrias. En tal contexto, el trabajo diplomático no está exento de estas tendencias. La IA ha brindado la posibilidad de desarrollar aplicaciones y sistemas más personalizados, mejorando la experiencia del usuario y ofreciendo soluciones más acertadas. El propósito de este artículo de investigación-acción es compartir las experiencias y las perspectivas de cómo los desarrollos en materia de IA pueden contribuir a la labor de los funcionarios diplomáticos y, eventualmente, generar un impacto positivo en la ejecución de la política exterior. Para efectos del presente trabajo se compartirán algunas experiencias y perspectivas de su uso, a través del desarrollo de herramientas de IA para la mejora de los procesos internos que pueden generar resultados positivos en diferentes áreas de la acción diplomática, como la política, económica, cultural, comercial, de comunicaciones, entre otras.
Programa de intervención desde la terapia de aceptación y compromiso en pacientes adultos con ansiedad social
Authors: Muñoz Díaz Josselyn Nicole , Saritama Chamba Cristian Manuel
Published: April 2024

La ansiedad social es un trastorno de salud mental que afecta a un número significativo de adultos en la actualidad. Se caracteriza por un miedo intenso y persistente a situaciones sociales o de rendimiento en las que la persona teme ser juzgada o evaluada negativamente por otros. Los objetivos de este estudio son generar un programa de intervención desde la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso (ACT) en pacientes adultos con ansiedad social y el siguiente objetivo consiste en realizar una comparación de dicha terapia con otras modalidades de tratamiento para la ansiedad social. Se llevó a cabo un estudio cuantitativo para describir un programa de intervención basado en la ACT para adultos con ansiedad social. El programa consistió en 16 sesiones de 60 minutos programadas dos veces por semana, cubriendo diversos temas y técnicas centradas en la aceptación y el compromiso. Se realizaron evaluaciones cuantitativas antes y después del tratamiento, con seguimientos a los tres y seis meses para evaluar la persistencia de los efectos. Se concluye que este enfoque puede ser efectivo para tratar la ansiedad social al promover una mayor conciencia, flexibilidad psicológica y compromiso con acciones alineadas con los valores del individuo, diferenciándose de otras terapias como la Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual y la Intervención Multidimensional para la Ansiedad Social al enfocarse en la aceptación de emociones y pensamientos difíciles.
Implementación de la plataforma Google Classroom, en la Unidad Académica Secundaria de la UAZ en el ciclo escolar 2021-2022
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Vega Reyes Antonio , Berumen Enriquez José ,   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas
Published: April 2024

Durante el periodo de confinamiento por causa de la pandemia a nivel global por el virus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), el sistema educativo mexicano se vio rebasado en su operación tradicional; pues se plantearon nuevas exigencias para la educación en tanto las escuelas permanecían cerradas, implementando diversas modalidades de aprendizaje muchas de ellas de manera improvisada. Se puede afirmar que existió una reacción forzada ante las circunstancias, por lo que diversas herramientas de educación a distancia se pusieron en marcha en diferentes escenarios, desde la simplicidad del WhatsApp hasta el uso de plataformas académicas.
Fortalecimiento de la expresión oral en docentes en formación mediante un curso híbrido de inglés
Authors:   Centro de Actualización del Magisterio de Zacatecas, Zúñiga Salazar Cecilia Alejandra , Olvera Castillo Nydia Leticia ,   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas
Published: April 2024

El aprendizaje del idioma inglés como lengua extranjera se ha convertido en uno de los temas más relevantes en México, por ende, se plantea la estrategia nacional que indica la impartición de clases desde educación básica. Así pues, los docentes deben otorgar a los estudiantes las herramientas necesarias para desarrollarse en cualquier ámbito con el uso del idioma. Por lo que este trabajo tuvo como objetivo desarrollar un curso en línea para el fortalecimiento de la expresión oral en docentes en formación. La intervención se desarrolló en la Benemérita Escuela Normal Manuel Ávila Camacho, se implementaron herramientas digitales, las cuales fueron elegidas y adaptadas a las necesidades de los estudiantes. Se llevó a cabo por medio de la ruta mixta, a través del diseño experimental con preprueba-posprueba y grupo de control, en el que se atendieron a dos grupos de un mismo nivel y edades.
Implementación de un curso en línea para la enseñanza-aprendizaje en la asignaturade Laboratorio I de la Unidad Académica de Física de la UAZ
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, Saucedo García Eder , Rivera Arteaga Eduardo ,   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas
Published: April 2024

El presente documento muestra el trabajo de investigación en el cual se utilizan las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC) para generar una metodología de enseñanza a los estudiantes del programa académico de la Licenciatura en Física de la Unidad Académica de Física (UAF) dependiente de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAZ), con el cual se rompa el esquema tradicional de enseñanza, teniendo como objetivo primordial generar un curso atractivo, de interés e innovador con un enfoque tecnológico. De esta manera, se toma como muestra el grupo de estudiantes de la materia de Laboratorio I (Física General I) del programa académico de la Licenciatura en Física, un total de 13 estudiantes.
PENGARUH BELANJA JASA PROFESI DAN TRANSPOR LAYANAN PERNIKAHAN DI LUAR KANTOR TERHADAP BEBAN KINERJA DAN ANGGARAN DITJEN BIMAS ISLAM TAHUN 2019-2022
Authors: Aji Hastomo
Published: April 2024

Makalah kebijakan ini menguraikan tentang pengaruh belanja jasa profesi dan transpor penghulu di KUA Kecamatan, khususnya dalam layanan pernikahan di luar kantor terhadap beban kinerja dan anggaran pada Ditjen Bimas Islam. Langkah ini sebagai salah satu upaya mitigasi dan penyelesaian problematika penganggaran melalui rekonstruksi manajemen pengelolaan PNBP-NR. Namun dalam penerapannya, ternyata berbenturan dengan beberapa kebijakan yang terkait. Dalam mengkaji permasalahan tersebut, penulis menggunakan metode kualitatif sebagai metode interpretive, karena data hasil penelitian lebih berkenaan dengan interprestasi terhadap data yang ditemukan di lapangan. Secara garis besarnya, data dalam kajian ini menunjukkan bahwa tujuan awal diterapkannya alokasi biaya jasa profesi dan transpor bagi petugas layanan nikah di luar kantor untuk meminimalisasi adanya pungutan liar dan gratifikasi. Kebijakan ini dilakukan, karena postur anggaran pada Ditjen Bimas Islam tidak seimbang, di mana logistik anggaran dari sumber dana Rupiah Murni lebih banyak dimanfaatkan untuk belanja rutin operasional kantor, sedangkan tunjangan kegiatan non-operasional mayoritas dibebankan pada sumber dana PNBP-NR, yang penerimaan anggarannya berdasar pada jumlah peristiwa nikah yang dilaksanakan di luar kantor, sehingga rencana program kerja tidak akan dapat berjalan jika sumber penerimaan PNBP-NR tidak tercapai sesuai target. Akan tetapi, penerapan PNBP-NR ternyata juga memunculkan kecemburuan, karena bertambahnya pundi-pundi penghulu, karena penghulu memiliki penghasilan dari sumber lainnya selain gaji, tunjangan keluarga, uang makan, dan tunjangan kinerja. Adapun alternatif kebijakannya adalah merekomendasikan penyesuaian tunjangan fungsional dan jabatan penghulu dengan harapan pendapatan dari jasa profesi dapat tergantikan pada kenaikan belanja pegawai resmi yang lebih relevan serta menghindari disparitas pendapatan antarpegawai di lingkungan Kementerian Agama.
Perceived Parenting Styles in Relation with Coping Strategies among the Children of Single Parents in Pakistan
Authors: Ali Amara Liaqat , Javaid Zartashia Kynat , Mahmood Khalid , Batool Alia
Published: April 2024

Background: The dynamics within single-parent families, particularly the influence of parenting styles on the coping strategies of children, have garnered significant attention in psychological research. The intricate relationship between a parent's approach to raising their child and the child's subsequent development of coping mechanisms to navigate life's challenges is pivotal to understanding the psychosocial well-being of children in single-parent families.
Objective: This study aimed to elucidate the correlations between different parenting styles—permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative—and the coping strategies adopted by children of single parents. Additionally, it sought to identify which parenting styles significantly predict the coping strategies utilized by these children.
Methods: A correlational and comparative study design was employed, involving 153 adolescents aged 13 to 19 from single-parent families in Faisalabad and Sargodha, Pakistan. The Coping Response Inventory (CRI) and Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ) were utilized to measure coping strategies and parenting styles, respectively. Data analysis was conducted using Pearson’s moment correlation, regression analysis, and Independent Samples T-Test to examine the relationships between parenting styles and coping strategies and to assess gender differences.
Results: The findings indicated a significant positive correlation between permissive and authoritarian parenting styles (r ranging from .439 to .787, p < .01). Regression analysis revealed that logical analysis, positive reappraisal, and problem-solving were significant predictors of coping strategies (p < .001). Gender-based analysis showed females scored significantly higher in positive reappraisal, seeking guidance/support, acceptance/resignation, and emotional discharge coping strategies compared to males (p < .005). No significant gender differences were found in parenting styles.
Conclusion: The study highlights the significant impact of permissive and authoritarian parenting styles on the development of coping strategies among children of single parents. Tailored interventions supporting single parents in adopting more adaptive parenting styles could foster better coping mechanisms in their children, enhancing their psychosocial well-being.
Selection of Superior Male and Parent Candidates for Etawa Crossbreed Goats based on Breeding Values and Morphometric Characteristics in Jembrana Regency, Bali Province, Indonesia
Authors: Ardika I Nyoman , Warmadewi Dewi Ayu , Yundari Melati Ni Putu , Nyoman Gde Bidura I Gusti
Published: April 2024

The research was conducted in Jembrana Regency, Bali Province, Indonesia for five months with the aim of determining the breeding values and morphometric characteristics including shoulder height, body length, chest circumference, ear length, body weight and scrotum circumference of the Etawa crossbreed (PE) goat population in Jembrana Regency, Bali. Furthermore, the research results were compared with the quantitative requirements for PE goats according to the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) 7352.1:2015, regarding Etawah crossbreed goat breeds and obtained prospective superior male and parent seeds. Data were analyzed descriptively. Next, the breeding value of each individual and the morphometric characteristics of the PE goat were calculated. The results obtained are that the highest breeding value (BV) for male goats aged I1 is livestock with code 5 and for I2 is livestock with code 5. The highest breeding value for female goats aged I1 is livestock with code 3 and for I2 is livestock with code 74. The performance of male and female goats in Jembrana Regency, Bali Province is very good, because it is higher than the minimum quantitative requirements set by SNI 7352.1:2015, regarding Etawa crossbreed goat breeds. Based on this, it is recommended to use male and female PE goats, in Jembrana Regency, Bali Province, as superior male and female seeds, because they comply with the requirements of SNI 7352.1:2015, regarding PE goat breeds.
THE SAFFRON EFFECTS ON THE DYNAMICS OF EXPERIMENTAL EPILEPSY
Authors:   Institute of Physiology, Ministry of Science and Education, Baku, Azerbaijan, Miryusifova Khuraman
Published: April 2024

The scientific work is devoted to the influence of saffron extract on the dynamics of the formation of experimental epilepsy. The dynamics of amygdala-like epileptogenesis created by penicillin sodium salt has been studied, with the registration of electrical activity in the structures of the visual system. The exsperiments was carried out on rabbits. The electrical activity of the structures of the visual system was registered by electroencephalography. Recorded electrical activity of the brain in the central and subcortical structures of the visual analyzer (visual cortex, colliculus superior, lateral geniculata body) normally, as well as against the background of the development of epilepsy. As a result of the research, it was found that the introduction of penicillin solution into the amygdala of animals led to the development of prolonged convulsive activity. To determine the effect of saffron extract on the dynamics of amygdala epileptogenesis, a comparative analysis of the dynamics of epilepsy in control and saffron-treated animals was performed based on several parameters. The results obtained give reason to speak about the presence of the effect of the clarifying effect of saffron on the dynamics of epileptogenesis.
Resenha do Livro: Psicologia Fenomenológica
Authors: Silva Claudinei
Published: April 2024

A Vozes acaba de lançar um importante projeto editorial encampado no interior da já conhecida Coleção Pensamento Humano: Psicologia fenomenológica e fenomenologia transcendental – Textos selecionados (1927-1935). De autoria de Edmund Husserl, o presente volume reúne, pela primeira vez, em versão vernácula, manuscritos capitais que, por um bom tempo, permaneceram inéditos do mestre alemão; trabalhos tais concernentes ao projeto de uma psicologia fenomenologicamente orientada sob o pano de fundo de seu propositivo idealismo transcendental. Com a tradução de Giovanni Jan Giubilato, Anna Luiza Coli, Daniel Guilhermino e Felipe Maia da Silva, o precioso material agrega textos compreendidos entre 1927 e 1935. Como então se dá a composição desse estado geral da arte?
O volume contém, em essencial, três partes dispostas cronologicamente. A primeira é O Artigo da Enciclopédia Britânica (1927). A segunda são As Conferências de Amsterdã (1928). E a terceira, As Conferências de Praga (1935).
Les déterminants de l’offre urbaine d’eau potable en Guinée Gono SAGNO
Authors:   Faculté de Sciences Economiques et de Gestion - Université Général Lansana Conté de Sonfonia., SAGNO Gono
Published: April 2024

Résumé : Afin de mieux comprendre les causes de la crise hydrique des grandes villes de la Guinée malgré ses prédispositions naturelles qui lui offrent des ressources en eau très abondantes, nous analysons les déterminants de l’offre d’eau potable en utilisant les données de 1996 à 2019. Après avoir testé la stationnarité des variables, nous utilisons un modèle à correction d’erreur à la Engle-Granger estimé par les moindres carrés ordinaires. Les résultats montrent que la consommation d’eau, le tarif moyen appliqué et la population urbaine influencent significativement l’offre d’eau potable en Guinée alors que l’investissement ne l’impacte pas. Ainsi pour résoudre le problème hydrique en Guinée, les résultats de l’étude suggèrent des politiques allant dans le sens de l’accroissement de la consommation d’eau, un changement tarifaire à la hausse et la sensibilisation de la population à la gestion rationnelle des ressources d’eau à court terme, avec un investissement conséquent dans le secteur. Mots-clés : Crise hydrique - Offre d’eau potable - Tarifs de l’eau potable - Guinée. Determinants of urban drinking water supply in Guinea Abstract: In order to better understand the causes of the water crisis in Guinea's major cities despite its natural predispositions that offer it very abundant water resources, we analyze the determinants of drinking water supply using data from 1996 to 2019. After testing the stationarity of the variables, we use an Engle-Granger error-correction model estimated by ordinary least squares. The results show that water consumption, average applied tariff and urban population significantly influence the supply of drinking water in Guinea, whereas investment does not. To solve the water problem in Guinea, the results of the study suggest policies aimed at increasing water consumption, increasing tariffs and raising public awareness of rational water resource management in the short term, with substantial investment in the sector. Keywords: Water crisis - Drinking water supply - Drinking water tariffs - Guinea. JEL Classification: Q25 - H41 - Q21 - D24 - L95
Artificial Intelligence methodologies to enhance visualisation and subsequent analysis of vocal fold dynamics
Authors: Dollinger Michael
Published: April 2024

For clinical assessment of the voice production process, evaluation of the acoustic voice signal as well as the laryngeal dynamics (i.e., the vocal fold oscillations), producing the source signal in the larynx, is highly important. Applying artificial intelligence (AI) methods in a clinical environment has become more and more popular during the last decade. Such AI methods are applied in a variety of clinical domains to enhance data visualisation, separate physiological from pathological data, predict risk factors for diseases and recurrences for cancer or quantify the severity of pathologies and disorders.
Recent insights into vocal injury in singers
Authors: Childs Lesley , Mau Ted
Published: April 2024

Vocal injury in singers can trigger a great deal of fear and uncertainty. A sudden change in the voice during or after a performance may raise the specter of a career-ending injury in the mind of the singer, and a voice that does not recover in due time can directly impact a singer’s livelihood. Much of the misgivings surrounding vocal injuries are attributable to a lack of accurate medical information on the nature of vocal injuries, how they are treated, and real-world outcomes. Several papers in the recent scientific voice literature shed light on these issues and may alleviate the singer’s concerns.
Challenges of Kosovo Judicial Reform from an International Perspective: Issues and Complexities
Authors: Maloku Artan , Hajdari Petrit
Published: April 2024

This study systematically investigates the primary issues and obstacles impeding the establishment of a functional and credible judiciary in Kosovo, adopting an international perspective. The research methodology includes a combination of qualitative and empirical analytical approaches to concrete actions based on a review of relevant literature, reports, and legal documents. This paper concludes that Kosovo should be ready to reach compromises, strengthen the independence, pro­fessionalism, transparency and accountability of judges and prosecutors, and increase public confidence in justice, to achieve a successful reform in the judicial system. The paper offers several recommendations for improving the quality and efficiency of justice in Kosovo, such as promoting cooperation and coordination with international factors in this field.
Cele prawa ﬁnansów publicznych a aksjologiczna analiza prawa – założenia oraz propozycja ujęcia badawczego
Authors: Zawadzka Urszula
Published: April 2024

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest ustalenie celów prawa finansów publicznych, które jest częścią prawa finansowego. Problemem badawczym jest odpowiedź na pytanie, czy ustalenia w zakresie celów danej gałęzi prawa mogą być przydatne w rozwija­niu aksjologii szczegółowej danej gałęzi prawa. W artykule dokonano pozytywnej weryfikacji hipotezy, zgodnie z którą cele prawa finansów publicznych są ściśle powiązane z ochroną wartości publicznych. Stąd za szczególnie celowe uznano stosowanie aksjologicznej analizy prawa do badania aksjologicznych zagadnień polityki finansowej, pełniącej służebną funkcję w stosunku do polityki gospodar­czej i społecznej.
Ulga abolicyjna a zapłata podatku za granicą. Glosa do wyroku Naczelnego Sądu Administracyjnego z dnia 25 maja 2023 r. sygn. akt II FSK 2822/202
Authors: Kucia-Guściora Beata
Published: April 2024

Artykuł stanowi glosę do orzeczenia Naczelnego Sądu Administracyjnego z dnia 25 maja 2023 r. sygn. akt II FSK 2822/20. Przedmiotem glosy jest krytyczna ocena wydanego wyroku, w którym sąd uznał, iż w przypadku, gdy podatnik nie zapłacił podatku za granicą, a Polska nie ma podpisanej z danym krajem umowy o unika­niu podwójnego opodatkowania, podatnik nie może skorzystać z ulgi abolicyjnej. Autor glosy, argumentując swoje krytyczne stanowisko, wskazał błędną interpre­tację możliwości rozliczenia podatku według metody zaliczenia proporcjonalnego, co w konsekwencji skutkowało odmową skorzystania z ulgi abolicyjnej. Glosowany wyrok wpisuje się w dominującą linię orzeczniczą w odniesieniu do sytuacji, gdy brak umowy o unikaniu podwójnego opodatkowania, a jednocześnie podatek zagraniczny nie został zapłacony. Stąd zakwestionowanie jego sentencji może mieć istotne znaczenie dla praktyki stosowania prawa lub zainspirować do zmiany prawa (stanowienia prawa), zgodnie z przedstawionym wnioskiem de lege ferenda. W opracowaniu wykorzystano metodę dogmatyczno­prawną opierającą się na analizie przepisów prawa, orzecznictwa, stanowiska organów podatkowych oraz doktryny międzynarodowego prawa podatkowego.
Motivational and semantic relations of a person in professional activity
Authors: Kamalova Oksana Maksimovna , Karavanova Lyudmila Zhalalovna
Published: April 2024

The object of this research is the motivational and semantic relations of the individual. The subject of the research is the motivational and semantic relations of employees with different professional affiliations and specifics of performing functional duties. The purpose of the research is to study the structure of motivational and semantic relations of a person and to identify patterns of influence of professional affiliation and functional duties. The methodological basis for writing the article is the research of domestic and foreign scientists. Theoretical (comparative analysis) and empirical (interview, questionnaire) research methods were used in the study. The orientation of motivational and semantic relations of a person does not depend on the professional affiliation and the specifics of the performance of functional duties. Since the motivational and semantic relations of a person in professional activity are characterized by the presence of motivation based on the personal meaning, which motivates a person to activity and depend on the psychological state of a person who is in certain life circumstances. Motivational and semantic relations of a person are based on motivational and semantic processes that accompany and support a person throughout his or her working life. The aim of the work is to establish the regularities of the influence of professional affiliation and the specifics of functional duties on the motivational and semantic relations of employees to professional activities. In order to increase the efficiency of professional activities and improve the motivation of employees to the heads of organizations, the authors give practical recommendations for improving psychological support in organizations.
Recent advances in the processing of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach) as a potential bioenergy crop for bioethanol production
Authors: Chamoli Priya , Jhildiyal Samiksha , Agrawal Palak , Kumar Navin , Singh Pallavi
Published: April 2024

Pennisetum purpureum is an easily cultivated fast-growing perennial grass with great potential as a bioenergy crop due to its high biomass production. Recent advancements in the processing of P. purpureum for the generation of bioethanol are highlighted in this review paper. Various pretreatment methods, namely, enzymatic, acid, and alkaline pretreatment have been investigated to enhance the efficiency of cellulose hydrolysis, which is a crucial step in bioethanol production. Moreover, genetic engineering approaches for enhancing the biomass yield and reducing the lignin are being discussed in this review. The production of bioethanol can be increased by several fermentation processes, including saccharification, separated hydrolysis, simultaneous saccharification, and fermentation. This comprehensive review explores recent advancements in bioethanol production, encompassing technological innovations, diversification of feedstock sources, genetic engineering methodologies, inventive pretreatment techniques, refinements in enzymatic hydrolysis, and enhancements in fermentation, ultimately highlighting the potential of P. purpureum as a sustainable bioethanol source while addressing the challenges and opportunities in its commercial-scale production.
Molecular docking analysis of Carica papaya leaf’s bioactive components as prolactin production modulator
Authors: Herawati Yanti , Kalsum Umi , Arsana I. Wayan , Mustofa Edy , Rahardjo Bambang , Mintaroem Karyono , Yuniarti Lelly , Hadiyati Lilis , Sardjono Teguh W.
Published: April 2024

Prolactin plays an important role in lactation, particularly in mammary epithelial cell differentiation, milk synthesis, and milk secretion. A sufficient level of prolactin during the lactation phase can support the success of breastfeeding and the baby’s growth. Some breastfeeding mothers consume a variety of herbs to enhance their breast milk production, including Carica papaya leaves. This study aimed to identify and analyze the potential of active compounds in C. papaya leaves for the production of prolactin hormones. Molecular docking was conducted with Swiss target prediction, PASS SERVER, SEA, STITCH, STRING, PyRx, PyMol, and BioVia Discovery Studio 2019. The results showed that the active compounds of C. papaya, beta-carotene, have the lowest binding affinity to estrogen (17.4 kcal/mol) and leptin (−6.9 kcal/mol) than other active compounds. Kaempferol (−7.7 kcal/mol) and quercetin (−7.7 kcal/mol) have the lowest binding affinity through aromatase than other active compounds. The C. papaya active compounds were predicted to interfere with the prolactin hormone production through estrogen, leptin, and aromatase. All compounds interact either directly or indirectly with these proteins. Therefore, C. papaya leaves have the potential to be used as one of the natural resources acting out as galactagogue.
A computational statistical approach to assess cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] cultivars diversity and select elite genotypes from Agro-morphological and biochemical traits
Authors: Dago Noel Dougba , Assouman Jean Simon Konan , Martial Yao Saraka Didier , Diarrassouba Nafan
Published: April 2024

Computational statistic approaches play an essential role in the evaluation and processing of agronomic, biological, and bio-medical big data. The complexity and large size of those data make computational statistics a crucial tool in bio-statistical analysis. Based on this evidence, we characterized phenotype performances of cowpea cultivar in the Northern of Côte d’Ivoire, developing our own computational statistical approach, exclusively in the R programming language. Several packages of R have been executed to assess cowpea cultivar agro-morphological and biochemical performances. Z-score clustering analysis revealed four groups of cowpeas based on agro-morphological parameters. K-mean clustering survey revealed four and two groups of cowpea cultivar respectively for agro-morphological and biochemical parameters. The Horn parallel analysis highlighted two, four, two and two agro-explanatory components and/or agro-morphological parameters as influencing data variability respectively in the first, second, third, and fourth groups of cowpea cultivars previously revealed by the k-mean analysis. The same analysis exhibited two components in terms of biochemical parameters, inducing the variability in the two cluster groups of cowpea cultivar revealed by the k-mean survey. Integrative analysis of the ANOVA test and Tukey’s multi-comparative analysis displayed yield (agro-morphological parameter) and cowpea energetic content (biochemical parameter) as main sources of cowpea cultivar phenotypical variability (P < 0.05). Of note, receiver operating characteristic predictive analysis showed the excellent performance of both cowpea yield and energetic content in selecting cowpea genetic germplasm area under the curve (AUC = 0.9). Considering as a whole, the present computational statistical approach shows excellent performance in the evaluation, characterization, and management of agro-morphological (yield parameter) and biochemical (energetic content) features of cowpea in genetic selection procedures.
Molecular, morphological, and biomolecular characterization of ethyl methanesulfonate-induced mutations in Aerides odoratum, an orchid
Authors: Jyothsna B. S. , S. Venkataramanan , Hallur Raghavendra L. S. , Srivastava Deepti , Dey Sanjay
Published: April 2024

Aerides odoratum L. is a medicinal and ornamental orchid of the Eastern Himalayas, India. Its uses in pharmacology are nought because of its rare occurrence, longer life cycle, and lack of artificial methods for large-scale propagation. Protocorms (60 days old) were treated with various concentrations of ethyl methanesulfonate ranging from 0.025% to 0.5% for different durations (2, 5, 7, and 10 days) during M0 (treatment) in vitro generation. The survival of these protocorms and the generation of shoots and roots were noted. 10–20 plantlets of each treatment showing variation in the number and weight of shoots in M0 generation (treatment generation) were maintained for three subsequent generations. M3 (third generation) axenic plantlets were hardened in the orchidarium with a 75% survival frequency. Four mutant lines (M3V1–M3V4) were established based on RAPD analysis of the leaf DNA of 300-day-old plants. M3V-1 was noted as the best among all mutant lines based on morphological analysis, whereas M3V-2 was noted as the most superior in terms of having the highest quantity of osmolytes, pigments, stomata, and phenol. M3V-3 had maximum root length, leaf breadth, and carotenoids. M3V-4 showed the viridis chlorophyll spectrum as the most distinguishing factor. Hence, this standardized protocol can be used for the genetic improvement of A. odoratum.
Asynchronous quantum Kármán vortex street in two-component Bose-Einstein condensate with PT symmetric potential
Authors: Shao Kai-Hua , Xi Zhong-Hong , Xi Bao-Long , Tu Pu , Wang Qing-Qing , Ma Jin-Ping , Zhao Xi , Shi Yu-Ren ,   College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China,   College of Physics and Hydropower Engineering, Gansu Normal College for Nationalities, Hezuo 747000, China,   College of Intelligent Manufacturing, Sichuan University of Arts and Science, Dazhou 635000, China
Published: April 2024

The dynamics of a miscible two-component Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) with PT (parity-time) symmetric potential are investigated numerically. The dynamical behaviors of the system is described by Gross-Pitaevskii (GP) equations under the mean-field theory. Firstly, the ground state of the system is obtained by the imaginary-time propagation method. Then dynamical behaviors are numerically simulated by the time-splitting Fourier pseudo-spectral approach under periodic boundary conditions. By adjusting the width and velocity of the obstacle potential, various patterns such as no vortex, oblique drifting vortex dipole, V-shaped vortex pairs, irregular quantum turbulence and combined modes are studied. It is noted that the shedding vortex pairs in components 1 and 2 are staggered, which is called “the asynchronous quantum Kármán vortex street”. Here, the ratio of the distance between two vortex pairs in one row to the distance between vortex rows is approximately 0.18, which is less than the stability criterion 0.28 of classical fluid. We calculated the drag force acting on the obstacle potential during generation of the asynchronous quantum Kármán vortex street. It is found that periodical oscillation of the drag force is generated via drifting up or down of the vortex pairs. Meanwhile, we analyzed the influence of the imaginary part of the PT symmetric potential with gain-loss for wake. The trajectory and frequency of the vortex are changed, due to the imaginary part breaks the local symmetry of the system. In addition, the imaginary part affects the stability of the asynchronous quantum Kármán vortex street. Lots of numerical simulations are carried out to determine the parameter regions of various vortex shedding modes. We also proposed an experimental protocol to realize the asynchronous quantum Kármán vortex street in the miscible two-component BEC with PT symmetric potential.