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The Presidential Rhetoric of Woodrow Wilson, Warren Harding, and Calvin Coolidge
Authors: Gordon David H.
Published: December 2024

After the nineteenth-century “turn from idealism,” when idealist philosophies were largely abandoned for materialist ones, many analytic philosophers have adhered to scientific naturalism as the new orthodoxy, largely due to the success of scientific advancements. The New Atheists, such as Daniel Dennett and Richard Dawkins, claim it is Darwin who deserves much of the credit for repudiating the traditional Mind-first world view. In The Implications of Evolution for Metaphysics: Theism, Idealism, and Naturalism, David H. Gordon explores questions such as: Is it true that evolution is incompatible with theism and necessarily results in naturalism? Is it possible, as naturalism maintains, that everything can be reduced to physical processes? Or are there too many recalcitrant phenomena that defy reduction? Can the epistemological conditions for metaphysical knowledge be met? If the underdetermination of theory allows for multiple metaphysical theories to cover the same phenomena, with each offering an epistemically adequate explanation, then neither naturalism nor theism can be asserted to be objectively true. Nevertheless, it is possible to favor one over the other based on overall coherence and explanatory power.
Learning in the Anthropocene
Authors: Maida Carl A.
Published: December 2024

Learning in the Anthropocene: Reimagining Education in the Twenty-First Century reimagines the education of future generations in our complex society. Carl A. Maida argues we are living in an era of transition that has been repeatedly called an age of acceleration, and in this time of crisis, diverse constituencies will need to coalesce and create place-based arenas for critical inquiry and reflection around biodiversity, energy, and sustainability concerns. Education is therefore critical to the public sphere, which is polarized by contentious debates over class, ethnicity, culture, and more recently the fate of the planet. He posits that two provinces—the school and society—can join together to afford students greater freedom to produce future knowledge by advancing experiential instructional approaches as humanity faces profound challenges to its existence.
Lawfare and the Ovaherero and Nama Pursuit of Restorative Justice, 1918-2018
Authors: Hasian Marouf A.
Published: December 2024

This book provides readers with a critical analysis of the restorative justice efforts of the Ovaherero and Nama communities in Namibia, who contend that they should receive reparations for what happened to their ancestors during, and after the 1904–1908 German-Ovaherero/Nama war. Arguing that indigenous communities who once lived in a German colony called “German South West Africa” suffered from a genocide that could be compared to the World War II Holocaust Namibian activists sued Germany and German corporations in U.S. federal courts for reparations. The author of this book uses a critical genealogical approach to all of this “lawfare” (the politicizing of the law) in order to illustrate some of the historical origins of this quest for social justice. Portions of the book also explain some of the historical and contemporary realpolitik barriers that stood in the way of Ovaherero and Nama activists who were asking for acknowledgments of the “Namibian genocide,” apologies from German officials, repatriation of human remains from colonial times as well as restitution that might help with land redistribution in today’s Namibia. This book shows many of the difficulties that confront those indigenous communities who ask twenty-first century audiences to pay restitution for large-scale colonial massacres or imperial genocides that might have taken place more than a hundred years ago.
Writing the Modern Family
Authors: Garrett Roberta
Published: December 2024

Although a large body of work has emerged which addresses neoliberal representations of the family in other cultural forms (such as parenting advice programmes) little has been written specifically on the family and contemporary literature. This book examines the growing body of autobiographical and fictional writing on family and parenting issues in Anglo-American culture from the late 1990s to the present day.

The book looks closely at six distinct genres which have arisen during this time frame: the misery memoir, the mum’s lit popular novel, the maternal confessional, ‘dads’ lit, the dysfunctional domestic novel and the family noir. Writing the Modern Family will examine the way these burgeoning areas of British and American writing respond to a neoliberal public discourse in which a ‘parenting deficit’ rather than economic and structural disadvantage, is responsible for increasing inequality in child welfare and achievement. In evaluating these forms and their relationship to neoliberal culture, the book will also consider the complex interrelationship between these genres.
Advocating for Refugees in the European Union
Authors: Schnyder Melissa , Shawki Noha
Published: December 2024

The crisis of forced displacement is compounded by the politicization of asylum and refugee protection, which have become polarizing issues in many countries in Europe and in the United States. It has animated efforts by pro-refugee civil society groups to engage in advocacy efforts that respond to the securitization of the issue, reframe it as a human rights and humanitarian issue, and bring about policies that are favorable to refugee protection. The contrasting points of view surrounding refugee and asylum policy reveal a fundamental normative difference in what is considered the most appropriate standard of behavior to guide actions and policies in the wake of the European refugee crisis. This normative difference, and the contestation that it entails, represents the starting point for this study of specific strategies of norm-based change. The study focuses on civil society organizations (CSOs) and the deliberate ways they incorporate and use norms in framing and responding to the issue of refugee protection. It seeks to understand and explain how and why pro-refugee advocacy groups choose to use specific norm-based strategies of advocacy in their effort to shift public opinion on the issues of asylum and refugee protection and ultimately bring about policy change.
Science and Anthropology in a Post-Truth World
Authors: Sidky H.
Published: December 2024

At the end of 2019, Americans were living in an era of post-truth characterized by fake news, weaponized lies, alternative facts, conspiracy theories, magical thinking, and irrationalism. While many complex interconnected factors were at work, this post-truth era was partly the culmination of a cadre of anthropologists and other academics in American universities and colleges during the 1980’s and 1990’s. In Science and Anthropology in a Post-Truth World, H. Sidky examines how their untoward dalliance with problematic and dangerous ideas by Michel Foucault, Jacques Derrida, Jean-François Lyotard, Bruno Latour, and Jean Baudrillard informed and empowered a forceful assault on science and truth in the following decades by corporate organizations, politicians, religious extremists, and right-wing populists.
Gandhi and Rajchandra
Authors: Majmudar Uma
Published: December 2024

Mahatma Gandhi, one of the greatest influencers in the world, was himself influenced by trailblazing thinkers and writers like Tolstoy, Ruskin, Thoreau, and others—each one contributing significantly to his moral and spiritual development. Yet only a few people know the most consequential person to have played a pivotal role in the making of the Mahatma: Shrimad Rajchandra. About the unparalleled influence of this person, Gandhi himself wrote: “I have met many a religious leader or teacher… and I must say that no one else ever made on me the impression that Raychandbhai did.”

Uma Majmudar, digging deep into the original Gujarati writings of both Gandhi and Rajchandra, explores this important relationship and unfolds the unique impact of Rajchandra’s teachings and contributions upon Gandhi. The volume examines the contents and significance of their intimate spiritual discussions, letters, questions and answers. In this book, Dr. Majmudar brings to the forefront the scarcely known but critically important facts of how Rajchandra “molded Gandhi’s inner self, his character, his life, thoughts and actions.” This Jain zaveri (jeweller)-cum-spiritual seeker became Gandhi’s most trusted friend, as well as an exemplary mentor and “refuge in spiritual crisis.”
Pack dein Leben an!
Authors: Lexa Martin
Published: December 2024

Was die Integration von Menschen mit Behinderung in die Gesellschaft und in das Berufsleben betrifft, so wurde in Deutschland bereits einiges erreicht. Dennoch sind wir noch nicht am Ziel einer vollständigen Teilhabe angekommen, bei der Individuen so akzeptiert werden, wie sie sind. Martin Lexa wurde mit einer körperlichen Behinderung geboren und schildert in diesem Buch seine persönlichen Erlebnisse im privaten und beruflichen Bereich. Er erläutert, wie er ihm zugewiesene Rollen annahm, aber sich nicht durch sie definieren ließ, sondern seinen eigenen Weg ging, allen Widrigkeiten zum Trotz. Martin Lexa will Mut machen und zum Umdenken anregen – sowohl bei staatlichen Institutionen, Unternehmen und Familien als auch bei den Betroffenen selbst. Ihnen legt er ans Herz, das Leben nach den eigenen Vorstellungen zu gestalten und sich von gesellschaftlichen Widerständen nicht aufhalten zu lassen.
Peran Pemerintah dan Strategi Penguatan Ekonomi Kerakyatan dalam Pemberdayaan UMKM Go Digital di Purwokerto
Authors: Pratama Bagus Hendra Stia , Maghfiroh Siti , Sifa Abdan , Rohmah Kuni Naela , Ridwan Muhammad , Sofiah Ulfatus
Published: December 2024

This article discusses the role of the government and strategies for strengthening the people's economy in empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Purwokerto, particularly in the context of digitalization. MSMEs play a significant role in the local and national economy but face various challenges that affect their competitiveness. The Banyumas Regency government actively supports digital transformation through training and programs that enhance the digital skills of MSME actors. Additionally, financial literacy is also deemed crucial to help MSME actors manage finances and understand essential business aspects. This article aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the conditions of MSMEs in Purwokerto and the steps that can be taken to enhance their role in the local economy.
V. Hrinkov, G. Hrinkova, S. Hrinkov. Analysis of modern optical character recognition tools for character recognition and text from the image
Authors: Grinkov V , Grinkova G , Grinkov S
Published: December 2024

Optical character recognition is a powerful technology that converts images with text into an editable and searchable format. This ensures efficiency in working with documents, increases the accessibility of information, and helps automate many processes.

This technology was first used in the early 90s, when digitizing historical newspapers to create an electronic archive. In recent years, the optical character recognition system has been refined to the "ideal": current optical character recognition systems show almost perfect text recognition accuracy. But this requires the following requirements to be met:
equality and contrast of symbols;
uniformity of the text background;
contrast between the background and letters.

The process of recognizing symbols and text from images is much more complicated when the above requirements are not met, and solving such problems is the current requirement for solving practical tasks in the military sphere. Text recognition from images has many important applications, which makes it
relevant and necessary.

The article analyzes several of the most well-known and popular artificial intelligence models for text recognition from images, such as Tesseract OCR, PyTorch, EasyOCR, Keras OCR5, OpenCV, using specific types of images, and obtains results for recognizing text and symbols from images of varying complexity. To assess the accuracy of character and text recognition, a recognition accuracy assessment method has been developed based on special evaluation metrics, which are based on comparing the recognized text with the reference (correct) text. The most common metrics include the character recognition accuracy (CAR) and the word recognition accuracy (WAR). Using the developed recognition accuracy assessment method, an analysis of the recognition accuracy of the most popular tools of optical text and symbol recognition technology from images of varying complexity has been conducted. The analysis showed that the EasyOcr model demonstrates the greatest efficiency and accuracy of recognition, which, even in conditions of strong "noise" and poor image contrast, demonstrated a stable result and, subject to further customization for the user's needs, can be used to solve a specific task.
Method for raising personnel awareness of information security using the Gophish software application
Authors: Marchenko V , Chaikovsky V , Priyma O
Published: December 2024

In today’s cyberspace, where threats are constantly evolving, phishing attacks require special attention. They are
one of the most common social engineering methods used to gain access to confidential information by manipulating
users. Such attacks can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational risks.
One of the key problems is the lack of staff training in recognizing phishing threats. Traditional training methods
do not provide adequate interactivity and realism, which reduces the effectiveness of awareness raising. To address this
issue, new approaches are needed that model real-life cyberattack scenarios.
The Gophish tool allows you to create personalized phishing campaigns that simulate real attacks and analyze
user reactions. Its functionality includes creating email templates, sending messages, and collecting data on user
interaction. This allows organizations to identify weaknesses, adjust training programs, and conduct additional training.
The results show that using Gophish increases staff awareness of social engineering. Interactive simulations
contribute to a better understanding of phishing threats and help users recognize the danger in time. Thanks to the
analytics collected, management can quickly implement corrective measures.
The development of artificial intelligence and machine learning opens up new opportunities for improving such
tools. Future solutions will be able to adapt simulations to specific users, making training even more effective.
Mathematical model of quality control assessment of the technical condition radio electronic equipment
Authors: Khoroshko V , Klimovich S , Lanco A
Published: December 2024

The article examines the issue of monitoring the technical condition of special-purpose radio-electronic equipment
under the influence of external factors. The main attention is paid to the formalization of the control process through the
construction of a mathematical model that describes the dependence of the initial parameters of the control system on
internal and external influences.

The existing control methods are analyzed, which reflect the difficulties of selecting control points in modern
integrated circuits. The necessity of introducing new, more flexible and adaptive solutions in solving the problems of
technical diagnostics is shown. The work proposes an improved mathematical model for monitoring the technical
condition of radio-electronic equipment, which allows more accurate assessment of the functional state of the control
object in real time. The control process is described in the model through probabilities of changing the state of a
generalized indicator that ensures the accuracy of the control system. This approach to quality control of the functional
state of the object based on the construction of stochastic graphs allows to estimate the probability of error and accuracy
during the control of the technical condition.

The results of the research can be applied to the effective maintenance of radio-electronic equipment, as well as
improving indicators of diagnosing the technical condition and predicting possible failures of the control object.
Tóm tắt kết quả phân tích RESTORE – phân tích gộp so sánh rivaroxaban và kháng vitamin K trên các biến cố thận ở bệnh nhân rung nhĩ
Authors: Phạm Mạnh Hùng
Published: December 2024

Rung nhĩ là gánh nặng lớn với hệ thống y tế toàn cầu, ước tính có khoảng 60 triệu bệnh nhân bị ảnh hưởng bởi rung nhĩ vào năm 2019.1 Bệnh cạnh đột quỵ, các bệnh lý đồng mắc và các biến chứng toàn thân liên quan đến rung nhĩ, bao gồm có tổn thương thận đang ngày càng được chú ý nhiều hơn và vấn đề này đã được đề cập đến trong một số hướng dẫn lâm sàng.2–4 Rung nhĩ có mối liên hệ với nguy cơ tổn thương thận thông qua một vài cơ chế, trong đó có hình thành vi huyết khối gây tổn thương do thiếu máu cục bộ tại thận.5–7 Thêm vào đó ở những bệnh nhân sử dụng thuốc kháng vitamin K tổn thương thận còn có thể diễn tiến nhanh hơn do tác động gây tổn thương trực tiếp của thận.8
Rivaroxaban là một trong những lựa chọn thường được sử dụng trên nhóm bệnh nhân có rối loạn chức nặng thận và có một số bằng chứng từ từ dữ liệu thế giới thực cho thấy ảnh hưởng tích của lên chức năng thận.9 Tuy nhiên những bằng chứng trên các biến cố thận của rivaroxaban mới chỉ nằm ở mức độ các nghiên cứu thế giới thực riêng rẽ, hiện tại chưa có những phân tích toàn diện đánh giá vấn đề này. Chính vì vậy nhóm chuyên gia Việt Nam tiến hành thực hiện tổng quan hệ thống và phân tích gộp -  “Evaluating Renal Benefits of Rivaroxaban versus Vitamin K Antagonist in Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Real-World Evidence” (RESTORE) được tiến hành nhằm mục đích so sánh tác động của rivaroxaban và kháng vitamin K trên các biến cố thận. Những thông tin quan trọng của phân tích RESTORE vừa được công bố tại Hội nghị thường niên của Trường môn tim mạch hoa kỳ sẽ được tóm tắt trong nội dung dưới đây.
Archaeology and the Local Elites of the Mediaeval Coastlands of the Northern Levant: Some Remarks
Authors: Major Balázs
Published: December 2024

The period of the Crusades has drawn a considerable amount of scholarly attention
and many aspects of this period have been studied thoroughly, but, certain subjects,
like the place of the natives in the society of the Latin states received less attention.
This is even more true about the Syrian coastal region, where not only academic
research, but also the surviving sources are extremely scarce. Supplementing them
with results of recent archaeological fieldwork, however, can hint at the possibility
of the existence of a local elite that even might have been wealthy enough to sponsor
the decoration of churches.
Coding with Those Who Show Up
Authors: Eaton Mark E.
Published: December 2024

This paper considers our library’s attempt at applying a “laissez-faire leadership” model to technical committee work. Since its introduction in the 1990s, scholarship on laissez-faire leadership has historically viewed the concept very negatively. However, we argue here that many of these perspectives are straw man arguments that do not adequately consider the possibilities of a laissez-faire model. Following some dissenting voices in the literature, we would like to reclaim the laissez-faire model as a way to facilitate library technical work under certain very specific circumstances. This paper will describe the organizational context where these laissez-faire methods worked for us. Our conclusion is that this approach can promote autonomy, responsibility, and productivity. We feel that this reevaluation of this concept can provide an important framework for self-organization when doing technical work.
Improving the Student Search Experience in LibGuides
Authors: Crenshaw Clayton , Johnson Melissa
Published: December 2024

This study is an in-depth look at the use of the LibGuides search function by college students. We sought to better understand the mental models with which they approach these searches and to improve their user experience by reducing the percentage of searches with no results. We used two research methods: usability testing, which involved 15 students in two rounds, and analysis of search terms and search sessions logged during three different weeks. Interface changes were made after the first round of usability testing and our analysis of the first week of search data. Additional changes were made after the second round of usability testing and analysis of the second week of search data. 

The usability tests highlighted a mismatch between the LibGuides search behavior and the expectations of student users. Results from both rounds of testing were very similar. The search analysis showed that the level of no-result searches was slightly lower after the interface changes, with most of the improvement seen in Databases A-Z searches. Within the failed searches, we saw a reduction in the use of topic keywords but no improvement in the other causes we studied. The most significant change we observed was a drop in the level of search activity.

This research provides insights that are specific to the LibGuides platform—about the underlying expectations that students bring to it, how they search it, and the reasons why their searches do and do not produce results. We also identify possible system improvements for both academic libraries and Springshare that could contribute to an improved search experience for student users.
Leben über Untiefen
Authors: Hilf Eberhard , Schwarz-Eywill Michael
Published: December 2024

„Seltene Erkrankungen sind selten, aber Patienten mit seltenen Erkrankungen sind zahlreich“. Einer dieser zahlreichen Patienten des seltenen Churg-Strauss-Syndroms ist Eberhard Hilf, emeritierter (trotzdem noch höchst aktiver) Professor der Physik sowie passionierter Segler. Im bildhaften Vergleich mit deren Sprache und mit norddeutsch-trockenem Humor schildert er das Auf und Ab seiner Erkrankung.In dem auf Rheumatologie spezialisierten Internisten Prof. Dr. Schwarz-Eywill findet der Patient schließlich den Arzt, der ihm nicht nur ein „Leben über Untiefen“ ermöglicht, sondern zugleich den Ko-Autor des Buches, der aus ärztlicher Sicht seinen Genesungsprozess begleitet. Die Fotografien von Helga Holletschek geben nicht nur der Metaphorik des Autors ihren sinnlich-konkreten Ausdruck, sondern setzen die herbe Schönheit des Wattenmeers ins rechte Bild.
Zur Didaktik des Sachunterrichts
Authors: Giest Hartmut
Published: December 2024

Der Band enthält eine Sammlung aktueller grundschulpädagogischer und sachunterrichtsdidaktischer Arbeiten des Autors, die in ihrer Zusammenschau einen facettenreichen Einblick in die Konzeption eines modernen kind- und handlungsorientierten Sachunterrichts geben und dies mit vielen konkreten Unterrichtsanregungen und -beispielen verbinden. Die thematischen Schwerpunkte umfassen didaktische Grundfragen des Sachunterricht, Lernen und Entwicklung, naturwissenschaftliches und technisches Lernen, Neue Medien und Gesundheitsbildung im Sachunterricht.
Medizinische Flüchtlingsversorgung
Authors: Stefanie Merse
Published: December 2024

Der verstärkte Zustrom von Flüchtlingen aus Krisengebieten der Welt nach Deutschland stellt nicht nur das gesamte medizinische Personal inklusive Rettungsdienst und ehrenamtliche Mitarbeiter vor besondere Herausforderungen. Mit fachkundigen Informationen trägt dieser Praxisleitfaden dazu bei, medizinische, juristische und kulturelle Besonderheiten frühzeitig zu erkennen und die erforderlichenMaßnahmen einzuleiten. Weitere Themen: Empathische und interkulturelle AspekteFGM - weibliche GenitalverstümmelungHilfe für Helfer - DebriefingNotfallversorgungskonzept iMANVSpuren von Gewalt sicher erkennenUmgang mit traumatisierten Menschen
Bazı Doğal Bitki Taksonlarının Araziden Bahçeye Transferi: Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Uygulaması
Authors: Acar Cengiz , Oğuztürk Türker
Published: December 2024

Otsu perennial bitkiler, tarihi eski zamanlara dayanan kültürler öncesi bir uygulama olan perennial bahçelerin vazgeçilmez öğeleridir. Bu uygulamanın tarihi, spesifik bir kişi ya da kültüre atfedilemeyen, ancak çeşitli toplumlar tarafından benzersiz şekillerde hayata geçirilmiş zengin bir geçmişe sahiptir. Bu çalışmada 1045 m ile 2027 m arasında yükseklikten sökülen; Alchemilla mollis (Buser) Rothm., Carex pendula Huds., Elymus lazicus (BOISS.) MELDERIS subsp. lazicus (BOISS.) MELDERIS, Geranium platypetalum Fisch.et Mey, Geranium psilostemon Ledeb., Primula megaseifolia Boiss. ve Stachys macrantha (K.Koch) Stearn bitki materyalleri ile bazı egzotik bitkilerle KTÜ serasında otsu “Perennial Garden” kurulmuştur. Bu otsu perennial bahçe için bitkilerin söküm işlemleri, taşınma işlemleri, kültüre alınarak bahçe dikimine hazırlama işlemleri ve parsellere bitki materyallerinin dikim işlemleri sırasıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu çalışma benzer çalışmalara yol gösterici olmak ve bahsi geçen sorunların önüne geçebilmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu tip araştırmalarda, farklı rakımlarda yetişen bir bitki taksonunun çeşitli coğrafi konumlarda yetiştirilirken karşılaşılan sorunlar, taksonun yayılış gösterdiği alanların ortak özelliklerinin analizi yoluyla incelenmelidir. Bu analiz, bitkinin farklı ortamlarda neden başarılı bir şekilde yetişemediğinin tespit edilmesine olanak sağlayacaktır.
Ağır Metal Kirliliğinin Belirlenmesinde Biyomonitör Bitkilerin Rolü
Authors: Meral Alperen , Torun Hülya
Published: December 2024

Endüstrileşmenin kaçınılmaz sonuçlarından olan kirlenme bütün dünyada en büyük problemlerden birisi haline gelmiştir. Gerekli tedbirler alınmadığı takdirde, çok uzak olmayan bir gelecekte, biyolojik dengenin bozulacağı, yerkürenin yaşanmaz hale geleceği muhakkaktır. Bu zorluğun üstesinden gelmek için metallere duyarlı bitkilerin biyomonitor olarak kullanılması kabul görmüştür. Böylece biyomonitör bitkilerin toksik metal analizleri yapılarak toprak, su ve havadaki toksik metal düzeyleri hakkında bilgi alınabilmektedir. Bu sayede, bitkisel organizmaya ilişkin biyomonitor türler eser elementlerin atmosferdeki konsantrasyonlarını araştırmak için kullanılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada trafik yoğunluğu, sanayileşme ve antropojenik etkiler gibi farklı kaynakların oluşturmuş olduğu ağır metal konsantrasyonlarının izlenmesinde 59 farklı alandan toplanan bitkilerin biyomonitör olarak kullanılabilme potansiyelleri araştırılmıştır. Örneklem alalar seçilirken kent kır farkının gözetilmiş ve farklı antropojen etkiler altında ağır metal miktarlarının değişimine bakılmıştır. Araziden toplanan bitkilerde Fe, Cu, Cr, Mn, Pb, Zn, Ni ve Al analizleri yapılmış ve araştırmaya dahil edilmiştir. Araştırma Trabzon İli sınırları içerisinde 3 kent ve 3 kır olmak üzere 6 lokasyonda gerçekleştirilmiştir. Analizler sonucunda gruplar arasındaki farkların belirlenebilmesi için One-Way ANOVA testi yapılmıştır. Yapılan istatistikî analizlere bakıldığında Cu ve Zn değerleri arasında lokasyon bazında anlamlı bir farklılık görülememişken diğer parametrelerde lokasyon bazında anlamlı farklılıklar gözlemlenmiştir.
İşletmecilikte Güncel Konu ve Uygulamalar-I
Authors: Nuray S. Altunay , Duman Alptekin Hazal , Doğan Merve , Eğilmez Özüm , Heybet Kemal , Duran Cengiz , Resulzade Ekrem , Koca Gözde , Çumralı Aysel , Ekici Özcan Nezahat , Ay Ufuk
Published: December 2024

İşletmeler, sürekli değişen ve gelişen bir ortamda faaliyet göstermektedir. Bu süreklilik beraberinde artan rekabeti getirirken işletmeler için de bu değişim ve gelişmeleri yakından takip etme ve bunlara adapte olma zorunluluğu doğurmaktadır. Bu kitapta işletmecilikte güncel konu ve uygulamalar Türkiye bağlamından örneklerle ele alınmıştır. Sekiz bölümden oluşan kitapta yer alan konular arasında veri madenciliği ile duygu analizi, yaşlılık ve çalışma hayatı, konaklama işletmelerinde güncel turizm uygulamaları, lojistik köy uygulamaları, adil dünya kuramının pazarlama alanına yansımaları, modern örgütsel yapılardan sınırsız organizasyonlar, rekabet üstünlüğü sağlamada e-ticaret ve işletmeciliğin geleceği gibi konular yer almaktadır.
Tüketicilerin Paket Önü Besin Etiketlerine Yönelik Değerlendirmeleri
Authors: Ekici Özcan Nezahat
Published: December 2024

Bireylerin yaşamlarını devam ettirmesi ve yaşam kalitesini arttırabilmesi için bazı temel ihtiyaçları vardır. Bu ihtiyaçlar içinde beslenme en başta yer almakta ve bunun için besin maddelerinin temin edilmesi gerekmektedir. İşletmelerin besin tedarik ederken ürün ile ilgili verdikleri bilgiler, tüketicilerin karar verme süreçlerine etkisinden dolayı önemli bir konudur. Bu bilgi aktarımının en önemli ve en yaygın biçimi olan etiketler, ürünün bileşimi, fiyatı, son kullanma tarihi, kullanım süresi, menşei gibi bilgiler önem taşımaktadır. Özellikle besin etiketlerinde yer alan beslenme ögelerine ilişkin bilgiler sunması sebebiyle tüketicilerin sağlıklı ve bilinçli seçim yapmasına kolaylık sağlamaktadır. Bununla ilgili geliştirilen ulusal ve uluslararası programların ortak amacı bireylerin sağlıklı besin seçimi yapabilmesi için tüketiciyi bilgilendirmek ve besin etiketlerinin bilimsel ilkelere göre etiketlenmesini sağlamaktır.
Bu araştırmayla, paket önünde yer alan besin etiketlerinin ürünün algılanan tadı ve algılanan sağlığı üzerinde nasıl bir etkiye sahip olduğu ve bu etiketlere yönelik tutumun satın alma niyeti üzerindeki etkisinin ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Ayrıca paket önünde yer alan besin etiketlerinin tüketici dikkat düzeyi ve etiketleri ayırt edip tanımlayabilme düzeylerine ilişkin de değerlendirmeler sunulması amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda hazırlanan anket formuyla, çevrimiçi ulaşılabilen ve temel  gıda alışverişi yapan tüketicilerden kolayda örnekleme yöntemiyle 495 katılımcıya ulaşılmış ve elde edilen veriler; frekans-yüzde tabloları, t testi, regresyon ve ANOVA yardımıyla analiz edilmiştir. Yapılan analizlerle paket önü besin etiketlerine yönelik tutumun bireylerin paket önü besin etiketli ürün satın alma niyetini etkilediği ve algılanan tat ve algılanan sağlığın besin etiket türlerine göre anlamlı bir şekilde farklılaştığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Reflexões sobre aplicações de Inteligência Artificial: modelos físicos e modelos baseados em dados como paradigmas de pesquisa na infraestrutura viária
Authors: Barbosa Soares Jorge
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo traz uma reflexão sobre aplicações de Inteligência Artificial (IA) na pesquisa em pavimentação. O uso crescente das mesmas representa uma virada epistemológica na área, construída sobretudo em cima de modelos físicos. Na busca por soluções, modelos baseados em dados podem produzir resultados satisfatórios sem explicar os processos físicos subjacentes que levaram a esses resultados. São exemplificadas aplicações como levantamento automatizado de defeitos e cidades inteligentes, e reconhecem-se alguns dos riscos, como questões éticas e viés de dados. Alerta-se como as inovações devem não apenas melhorar o desempenho imediato, mas contribuir para um entendimento mais completo e sustentável da infraestrutura viária. A IA possui um potencial transformador, bem como é um atrator de alunos(as) e jovens pesquisadores(as), algo essencial para o avanço de qualquer área de conhecimento. Espera-se que o tipo de reflexão feita aqui encoraje discussões e colaborações necessárias para navegar os desafios postos e maximizar os benefícios das tecnologias emergentes.
India’s Hybrid Warfare Against Pakistan: PPP and PMLN Governments Response (2008-2018)
Authors:   Lahore College for Women University, Gul Prof. Dr. Shabnam , Shakir Hira ,   Lahore College for Women University
Published: December 2024

After the division of the Indian subcontinent, the conflict is still ongoing between Pakistan and India over the territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Many wars have been fought between the two countries. With the development of the subject of International Relations the concept of irregular warfare also termed as Hybrid Warfare has been introduced. This research paper explores the complex landscape of India’s Hybrid warfare against Pakistan, focusing on a comparative analysis of the strategies employed during the tenures of the Pakistan People Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) governments to counter India’s Hybrid warfare. This study aims to interpret the distinct approaches each government adopted to address this complex irregular warfare. By scrutinizing diplomatic engagements, intelligence operations, and responses to regional challenges, the research seeks to unravel the efficacy of the PPP and PML-N administrations in managing and responding to the multifaceted nature of Indo-Pak relations from a hybrid warfare perspective.
The Role of Parental Mediation Regarding Tablet Usage Among Children
Authors:   Virtual University of Pakistan, Ahmed Masroor , Khan Dr. Maham Zahid ,   National University of Modern Languages, Kamal Insa ,   School of Media and Communication Studies, University of Management and Technology Lahore
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this research study was to find out the effect of tablets/mobiles on children’s life and the role of parental mediation. Tablets/mobile phones are used frequently to make children busy. Many parents, who have other urgent things to do other than looking after their kids, use this strategy to keep their children occupied. Parents use this technique to make their kids behave and sit quietly at home or even outside the house. This study examined that parents often have conflict with their children about tablet/mobile phones. In this study the theory of reactance has been used. Parents have used three mediation strategies; Active mediation, Restrictive mediation and co-use mediation. This study used survey method to get responses from the respondents. A sample of 400 parents of children aged 8-11 years was gathered through a questionnaire to investigate the relations. The results show that parents often have conflict with their children using tablets/mobile phones. There was a negative correlation between parent child conflict and social use mediation and parent child conflict and tart use and restrictive mediation. While, there was a positive correlation of tablet use with parent child conflict, active mediation, social co use mediation and other factors.
Exploring Aggregate FDI Spillovers: Factors, Explanations, and Empirical Evidence
Authors:   University Putra Malaysia, Imam Asim , Ahmad Dr. Sajjad ,   Minhaj University Lahore
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the aggregate spillover of FDI to domestic firms yielded positive results. We discuss the explanations for those theories and the empirical evidence already identified. Spillovers for FDI are dependent on many factors, often with undetermined impact. Absorptive capacity is a fundamental requirement of FDI spillover for domestic firms. The empirical studies finding that results show positive effects in respect of the remaining factors like as skilled labour, institutional quality, flexible labour market, and economic freedom. The result suggests that financial developed institutions, better quality infrastructure, and flexible labour markets attract foreign investors.
Risk Assessment of Investing in Energy Enterprises of the Khatlon Region
Authors:   Kulob State University, Makhmadisuf Sharifov , Fathulo Fathullozoda Abdukholiq ,   -, Azizullo Muhammed ,   -
Published: December 2024

In their article, the authors analyzed and studied the issue of assessing investment risk in energy enterprises of the Khatlon region. They noted that in today's conditions, it is expected to attract investments in energy enterprises based on an increase in the level and quality of construction of power plants and a gradual increase in the living standards of the population.
Challenges that Obstruct Ghana’s Ability to Attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Authors:   Anhui Universit of Science and Technolog, Boateng Collins Jerry , Kwevor Stephen ,   -
Published: December 2024

Research has been conducted on the accounts of Foreign Direct Investment. Most of these researchers used generic variables and this did not lead them in analyzing the county-specific problems. The generic findings of most researchers about FDI are not a good benchmark for interpreting Foreign Direct Investment in a particular country since continents differ so as the countries. This study examines the following elements whether they are challenges facing Ghana in attracting Foreign Direct Investment and these elements are education, taxation policies, political and frequent change of government, infrastructural facilities, inflation, and public debt. However, this study seeks to specifically examine the challenges that impede Ghana’s ability in attracting foreign direct investment and also examine the major areas foreign direct investment is aimed at to curb the challenges or hindrances to improve the economy of Ghana.

Foreign direct investment in Africa has been on the rise progressively over the past years and specifically for Ghana hitting a figure of $47.73 million, ranking 3rd in Africa and 1st in central and western Africa. Evidence depicts that foreign direct investment together with production of labor and natural resources brings about advancement or improvement in these targeted areas; technology, acquisition and transfer of knowledge, employment, capital for investment and financial resilience. It is manifested all over the world that foreign investments aids in development of economies and is seen as a strong inducement for socio-economic improvements and if not focused on will no doubts bring about serious challenges faced by the economy of Ghana.

On the side of the examined elements, the study found that each element plays vital role in obstructing Ghana’s ability in attracting FDI. Out of the six elements the study found that education, and political and frequent change of government are catalyst in attracting Foreign Direct Investment in Ghana while taxation policies, infrastructural facilities, inflation, and public debt are actually the challenges that impedes Ghana’s ability in attracting Foreign Direct Investment in Ghana.
Impacts of Urbanization FDI Industrialization and Economic Growth on Carbon Emissions in Pakistan
Authors:   University of Lahore, Pakistan, Hasmat Afsheen , Rehman Naeem Ur , Shahid Tehreem
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of urbanization by adding economic growth on carbon emission and limiting the region of Pakistan. The studied time period of this study is 1990 to 2021. Autoregressive Distributed Lag, bound testing approach has been used to check long run relation between urbanization and carbon emission (CO2). The ARDL co-integration confirmed long run relation in the selected model. Results indicates positive relationship of urbanization, foreign direct investment and population with carbon emission (CO2) in short run, while all other variables gross domestic investment (GDP) and domestic investment (DI) are negatively linked with carbon emission (CO2). On the other hand, in case of long run, all variables are positively linked with carbon emission while domestic investment and GDP are negatively linked. Government should be implementing effective urban planning strategies to promote sustainable development. This includes designating areas for green spaces, implementing mixed land-use zoning to reduce commuting distances, and encouraging compact and walkable communities. By strategically managing urban growth, governments can minimize carbon emissions associated with transportation and energy use.
A Vatican Encyclical and the Abu Dhabi Declaration
Authors:   Faculty of Theology, Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt, Germany, Specker Tobias
Published: December 2024

The encyclical Fratelli Tutti rarely mentions explicitly the encounter between religions. Nevertheless, it is profoundly marked by the effort of mutual understanding between religions and provides important new impulses for interreligious dialogue. This article examines the dialogical structure of the encyclical and analyses central themes that the encyclical shares in common with the Abu Dhabi Declaration. These are, in particular, a theology of alterity, a decentralized ecclesiology and an anthropology of social connectivity. Finally, the extent to which these papal initiatives resonate in the Islamic context is examined.
The Search for Justice and Peace - A Christian Perspective on the Theology of Abdullah Saeed
Authors:   Pontifical Mission Society, Missio, Aachen, Germany., Voges Katja
Published: December 2024

Abdullah Saeed, a Muslim theologian who teaches in Australia, seeks to ground universal human rights in the Islamic tradition. He does this by rethinking the traditional Islamic understanding of revelation and by addressing questions about the nature and interpretation of the Qurʾan. His contextual approach to Qurʾan interpretation can offer resources for peace building because it encourages Muslims to affirm the dignity of every human being without distinction of any kind through a process of inter-religious dialogue. His practical orientation leads to a search that is on-going and encourages Muslims and Christians to collaborate in the search for peace by remaining committed to a process of dialogue.
The Civilizational Approach to the Study of Islam
Authors:   University College London, Ali Auranzaib Noor
Published: December 2024

The paper explores the study of Islam as a civilization and considers the lived experiences of Muslims from a sociological perspective. The history of Islam is intertwined with world history and consists of many genuine encounters and exchanges between Muslims and non-Muslims. The civilizational approach to the study of Islam indicates that Muslims and Muslim societies were ready to learn from other religious groups. This article will examine the situation in Baghdad and Cordoba during the 10th-century and show how different socio-economic, political, and religious systems were enriched by means of exchanges between diverse religious groups. Instead of becoming involved in debates about doctrine, which can be divisive, the study of Islam from a civilizational perspective can promote understanding and encourage cooperation among different religions.
Beyond Binary Distinctions: Reappraising the Intricate Nature of Apocrypha in the Sūtra Of Perfect Enlightenment
Authors:   University of Toronto, Shiu Henry
Published: December 2024

Factoring in historical records and philological intricacies, this study reconsiders the historical and cultural complexity underlying the development of the Sūtra of Perfect Enlightenment (SPE), a text previously categorized as a Chinese apocryphal scripture. With a broadened scope that transcends the conventional theories, the study explores the shared teachings and terminologies in the SPE and the Śūraṅgama, addressing their complex origins. The article proposes that the origins of such texts could involve multiple authors and a fusion of influences from Indian and Chinese thought, reflecting the spiritual and cultural contexts of their time. A pivotal focus is the detailed analysis of a unique four-stage meditation practice in the SPE, presenting compelling parallels with Indian Mahāyāna texts and suggesting a profound Indian lineage within this purportedly apocryphal Chinese scripture.
The Relationship Of Philosophy And Religion
Authors:   Professor at the University of Auckland, Pratt Douglas
Published: December 2024

Philosophy is the love of wisdom and religion has had a significant role in human history. This article investigates the relationship between the religious quest and the philosophical pursuit in the light of two sub-themes, namely, the philosophy of religion and religious pluralism. The article begins with an overview of the historical connection between Christian thought and philosophy in the West. To illustrate and explain this connection more effectively, the author presents arguments for the existence of God and discusses religious pluralism as illustrative examples of the ‘philosophy of religion’. The author concludes by saying that the role of philosophy is to clarify the exact nature of religious identity to prevent it from becoming an exclusive attitude that militates against civilizational dialogue and religious harmony.
Masculinity in Islam: Exploring the Dynamic Shift in Gender Roles in A Postmodern Context
Authors:   University of the Punjab, Lahore, Rao Kashaf Shafique , Jamil Nabiha ,   University of the Punjab, Lahore
Published: December 2024

This research investigates the evolving gender roles in the light of Islam, focusing on the understudied and much-neglected concept of masculinity in the context of postmodernism. Masculinity in Islam refers to men being the sole providers, breadwinners, and protectors of the family, whereas postmodernism acknowledges diverse and malleable expressions of masculinity. This study employs a multi-dimensional approach, analysing Islamic scriptures, historical perspectives, and ongoing discourse on gender roles, guided by postmodern principles and Islamic beliefs. It analyses whether Islam accommodates reinterpreted, newly constructed concepts of masculinity within postmodern discourses and how Muslim men should navigate tensions between traditional Islamic roles assigned to them and new approaches. Additionally, it delves into the influence of contemporary societal changes on shaping modern Islamic masculinity. By doing so, this study makes a valuable contribution to the wider discourse on gender, particularly masculinity, in Islam under the postmodern lens. The significance of these findings lies in their potential to promote intercultural dialogue, challenge stereotypes, and foster gender equity within Muslim communities.
Major Powers’ Interests in IOR And Implications for the Region
Authors:   National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) , Bahria University, Hashmi Syed Kamran Hamid , Haider Babar Bilal ,   Bahria University Islamabad, Zahid Iram ,   Bahria University Islamabad
Published: December 2024

Geo-economics and geopolitics are the indicators of competition between the supreme powers in the track of their deliberate goals. The US, China, and India together make up about half of the world's GDP and are vying for dominance in the Indian Ocean. In this perspective, while being smaller than Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, Indian Ocean Region continues to be crucial because of its enormous oil and gas reserves, choke points, nautical traffic, and the interests of foreign powers. The IMF predicted Global growth is now expected to fall from 3.4 percent in 2022 to 2.8 percent this year, The US and Europe are heading for recession, and the Asian economic situation is better, China and India will be major engine of growth this year. Therefore, Indian Ocean will remain the focus of attention for the world. New alliances are taking place in which US and India are the key players, the sole aim being is to contain China. On the other end, China’s presence in Indian Ocean is increased in the last decade due to BRI/CPEC and military base in Djibouti. Chinese Navy is regularly patrolling and exercising with the littoral countries of the Indian Ocean. This paper endeavours to study major powers’ interests in IOR and how developing a strategic alliance requires Pakistan to be vigilant and adopt a strategy to safeguard its interests.