bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Who needs a methodological course about death in the poetry for children and Youth?: Students' motivation for this course, their concepts and experience related to death
Authors: Vukomanović-Rastegorac Vladimir
Published: November 2023

Psychological studies have shown that children begin to think about death at an early age and have encouraged a rethinking of the concept of possible education about death. For this reason, the course entitled "Methodological Approach to the Theme of Death in Poetry for Children and Youth" was launched at the Teacher Education Faculty in Belgrade. A short description of the course is given in the first part of this paper. The paper then elaborates on the research conducted within the course, the goal of which was to describe: 1) students' motivation for this course and 2) students' expectations regarding the course content. In addition, given that the target audience is important for the manner in which the content will be presented, we also examined the course participants': 3) conceptualization of death; 4) their experience related to death; 5) opinions regarding discussions about death with children; 6) knowledge of literary texts that deal with death. The method of verbal and visual associations and a questionnaire were used for data collection. Data analysis has shown that: 1) the course title is what motivates students the most to choose this course; 2) students are interested in children's attitudes about death, the way death is thematized in children's literature, as well as understanding the phenomenon of death in general; 3) the elements of metaphysical concept of death are prevalent among students; 4) the largest number of students has experienced the death of a family member, a friend, or a pet; 5) students think that children's age, experience related to death, interests, and cognitive maturity have to be taken into consideration when talking with children about death; 6) students are more familiar with the prose texts than poetry for children thematizing death.
Self-reflection as an epistemological approach to the research of pedagogical issues: Case study as an example
Authors: Maričić Sofija
Published: November 2023

Self-reflection is viewed as a mental activity in which preschool teachers (educational professionals) have a chance and tendency to develop a level of self-reflection on their own practice, its purpose, obtained results, and development. In the first part of the paper, the author looks at epistemological tenets of other approaches (positivist, anti-positivist, constructivist, post-modernist, and transformational) on which the self-reflection approach is based, and then interprets and analyzes the specificities of the self-reflection approach. The aim of the paper is to elaborate on self-reflection as an epistemological approach using a case study as an example, in order to clarify and understand better the theoretical assumptions underlying this approach. The case study was used as a paradigmatic case in which self-reflection is emphasized as the epistemological approach to the research of pedagogical issues, and an effort has been made to use it for making a valid example. The concluding part of the paper contains conclusions obtained via theoretical analysis and the case study, including the formulation of the aspects of pedagogical actions that could be improved by using this approach - initial theoretical and practical education of educator, professional training and research, as well as the competences of teachers who educate pre-service educator.
Stara biblioteka Triniti koledža
Authors: Marinčić Bojana
Published: November 2023

The latest developments in the digitalization of cultural heritage provides insight into many national treasures that were not available to the public world. This way, internet users can view cultural goods from all around the world, saving time and money. The paper will describe the Old Library of Trinity College Dublin, which houses the Book of Kells along with other related manuscripts and the Long Room. Visitors to the Old Library can see how the oldest manuscripts in Ireland were drafted, how they were kept and how they were moved from place to place. It is a very interesting setting where you can see the beauty of every decoration in the Book of Kells in the smallest details. Of course, the most interesting is the Book of Kells itself, which is kept in a special treasury. Above the ground level is the location of famous Long Room. Every visitor is overwhelmed by the authentic scent of old books. Part of the data for the creation of the paper was collected during the author's tour of the Old Library in 2019.
Leto na krilima bajki
Authors: Marinković Dragana
Published: November 2023

The library is a place where children interact with books that offer different knowledge, entertainment and education, and that's why the role of libraries and librarians in the educational process and the creation of a cultural model of young generations is great. Together with parents, librarians are trying to find models and methods that would motivate young users to develop a reading culture, gather real information, knowledge and build their creativity. In order to animate children and young people and to attract them to spend part of their free time in the library, our librarians came to the idea of reading fairy tales during the summer. In order to make them animated, we decided to read the children's stories, illustrate them, analyze them and draw chalk on the plateau with interesting motives. A children's smiles, hugs and gratitude were indicators that we did the right thing. By reading fairy tales, we are promoting literacy, engaging the library, the municipality, the local community and developing a culture of reading the younger generation.
Characteristics of COVID-19 infection in Primary Healthcare in Belgrade, Serbia and influence of socio-demographic features of the participants on vaccination status
Authors: Fišeković-Kremić Marina
Published: November 2023

Introduction. The coronavirus pandemic began in 2019 and since then a huge number of people have been infected worldwide. The infection symptoms are widely defined and yet the panel of laboratory abnormalities found in infected patients is missing. Objective. We aimed to describe the clinical and laboratory features of the COVID-19 patients in Belgrade (Serbia) and the influence of socio-demographic features of the participants on vaccination status. Method. The research was performed as a cross-sectional study from October to November 2021. The included patients were the ones who visited the COVID outpatient clinic of the Primary Healthcare Center (PHC) and tested positive for Sars-CoV-2 virus infection. The data were gathered by reviewing retrospectively the patients' health charts. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, Pearson's ch 2 test, and we used the SPSS 20. Results. The research included 207 Sars-CoV-2 positive patients, of whom 56% were of the female sex and the majority of the participants were in the 51-60 age group (22.7%). There were 42% of the vaccinated participants. The most common symptoms the participants complained of were: fever (82.1%), cough (49.8%), malaise (32.9%), stuffed nose (29.5%), throat pain (17.9%), headache (12.1%), body pains (11.1%), loss of smell and taste (8.2%), diarrhea (2.4%). Pneumonia was found in 17.4% of the participants and high CRP values in 29%. Conclusion. The most common clinical features of the COVID-19 patients in Belgrade (Serbia) were fever, cough, and malaise. Pneumonia was found in 17.4% of the patients. The majority of the patients had normal lab work but 29% had elevated CRP. There were 42% of vaccinated patients with either of the four available vaccines and 52.9% were without comorbidities.
From facts to truth in tax procedure
Authors: Ilić-Popov Gordana , Popović Dejan
Published: November 2023

Tax assessment, which implies the establishment of individual tax liability of the specific taxpayer, precedes tax collection. It presupposes the prior collection of all facts that can contribute to correct and accurate determination of the taxable base and, subsequently, the amount of the tax debt. In the modern information age, the possibility of finding out various facts has significantly increased, but they always require verification. The facts must reflect the tax situation of the taxpayer as objectively and completely as possible. However, the demand for equal treatment of taxpayers in the same or similar tax situations is faced with the reality in which the Tax Administration carries out a large number of tax procedures every year so that the standard of proof in the form of full conviction cannot be achieved. The authors' initial hypothesis is that the tax authorities should base their tax decisions on all tax-relevant facts which enable them to come to the substantive truth in the tax procedure. Objective, credible and comprehensive facts which are determined by the Tax Administration and collected from taxpayers or third parties prevent discretionary resolution of tax administrative matters and, concurrently, ensure the effectiveness and economy of tax procedure. The "path" to establish a tax solution based on the correct application of the material tax law is not always quick and simple, but it is important to arrive at substantive truth through established facts. Achieving the substantive truth must be accompanied by consistent observance of the principles of legality and equality in taxation.
A jogkövetési vizsgálatról
Authors: Darai Péter
Published: November 2023

Az utóbbi időben az adóhatóság hagyományos – szankcionáló – jellegű tevékenységét a támogató eljárás váltotta fel. A koncepcióváltás az adózót nem az eljárás tárgyaként kezeli, hanem sokkal inkább egy együttműködő, majdnem partnerségi viszonyban tekint rá. Az ügyfélközpontú adóhivatali modellben az ellenőrzések célja elsődlegesen a törvénykövető adózói magatartás ösztönzése, vagyis az adóvizsgálatok révén segíteni és támogatni kell a helyes adózói gyakorlat kialakítását, az adófegyelem javítását. Jelen tanulmány az ellenőrzések egyik típusát, a jogkövetési vizsgálat sajátosságait mutatja be. A jogszabályi környezet bemutatása mellett a bírósági gyakorlatot is elemzésre kerül. A dolgozat célja annak megvilágítása, hogy az adóbevételek növelése nem kizárólag az adószabályok megsértésére válaszul adott szankciók, hanem a prevenció is alkalmas.
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge-Based Engineering Techniques in Shipbuilding: Practical Insights and Viability
Authors: Shahzad Tufail , Wang Peng , van Lith Peter , Hoffmans Jacques
Published: November 2023

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This paper delves into the technical aspects and viability of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and knowledge-based engineering (KBE) tools in practical design. The goal is to digitally embed the hands-on expertise and technical boundaries set by seasoned professionals during intricate engineering and preparatory phases. We showcase how AI/KBE tools might emulate human cognitive processes to make well-informed choices. The article also probes the prospective economic and modernization repercussions of this innovation. Our findings suggest that such an integration is feasible and can amplify the decision-making efficacy and advance the sophistication of CAD/CAM systems in the shipbuilding realm. Furthermore, this investigation underscores the promising future of AI/KBE tools in ship design and advocates for continued exploration and innovation in this sector to fully harness its advantages.

Introduction

Shipbuilding has long been intertwined with CAD/CAM technologies. As technology evolves, so does the landscape of ship design and manufacturing (Ross, 1950). Traditionally, ship design leaned heavily on seasoned engineers and designers, whose insights were cultivated over years of experience. However, with the rising demand for ships and an aging workforce, there’s a pressing need for enhanced design methodologies. Enter the era of artificial intelligence (AI) and knowledge-based engineering (KBE), which promise to revolutionize ship design by integrating practical knowledge and technical constraints. In today’s shipbuilding scenario, younger engineers often handle detailed engineering stages, a shift from when experienced professionals dominated the shop floor (Moyst and Das, 2005). Our research aims to assess the feasibility of AI KBE systems in enhancing the ship design process during these stages, by virtualizing the knowledge of experienced workers.
СОЦІОЛІНГВІСТИЧНА КОМПЕТЕНТНІСТЬ МАЙБУТНІХ ПЕДАГОГІВ ТА ЇЇ СКЛАДОВІ
Authors: В.Т. Сулим , Н.М. Скиба
Published: November 2023

Ця стаття досліджує соціолінгвістичну компетентність майбутніх педагогів і її складові. Соціолінгвістична компетентність визначається як здатність особи використовувати мову відповідно до соціальних норм, конвенцій і контексту. Це важлива складова професійної підготовки педагогів, оскільки вона впливає на їх можливості ефективно спілкуватися з учнями, батьками та колегами. Ми розглядаємо різні аспекти соціолінгвістичної компетентності майбутніх педагогів. Серед цих складових висвітлюються знання про соціальні варіанти мовлення, розуміння мовних варіантів та їх соціального значення, уміння адаптувати мову до різних комунікативних ситуацій, а також вміння сприймати та реагувати на культурні та соціальні різниці у мовленні. Аналіз показує, що соціолінгвістична компетентність майбутніх педагогів має велике значення для побудови позитивних взаємин з учнями з різних соціальних та культурних середовищ. Вона сприяє створенню сприятливого навчального середовища, де учні можуть ефективно спілкуватися та вільно виражати свої думки. В статті також розглядаються можливі підходи до розвитку соціолінгвістичної компетентності майбутніх педагогів у процесі їх професійної підготовки. Зокрема, наголошується на важливості включення соціолінгвістичних аспектів у навчальні програми, організацію тренінгів та семінарів, а також на практичних завданнях, що допомагають майбутнім педагогам розвивати свою соціолінгвістичну компетентність. Стаття визначає соціолінгвістичну компетентність як важливу складову професійної підготовки майбутніх педагогів і наголошує на необхідності розвитку цієї компетентності у навчальних закладах. Вона пропонує практичні підходи до досягнення цієї мети та закликає до подальших досліджень у цій галузі. Ключові слова: соціолінгвістична компетентність, майбутні педагоги, складові, мовленнєва варіативність, соціальне значення, комунікативні ситуації, культурні різниці, професійна підготовка, навчальні програми, тренінги, семінари
ЕОРЕТИЧНІ ЗАСАДИ ФОРМУВАННЯ МУЗИЧНО-СЛУХОВИХ УЯВЛЕНЬ МОЛОДШИХ ШКОЛЯРІВ У ПРОЦЕСІ ФОРТЕПІАННОГО НАВЧАННЯ
Authors: LI ENHUI
Published: November 2023

У статті розглянуті структурні компоненти музично-слухових уявлень як важливої передумови загального музичного розвитку та виконавської майстерності молодших школярів. Зазначається, що музично-слухові уявлення належить до комплексних понять, тому їх формування відбувається у єдності емоцій- но-рефлексивного, мотиваційного, діяльнісного і креативно-виконавського компонентів на протязі трьох етапів: емоційно-розвиваючого, музично-накопичувального та виконавсько-творчого Ключові слова: молодші школярі; музично-слухові уявлення; навчання гри на фортепіано; музично-виконавська діяльність, виконавські уміння
Commitment Pressure
Authors: Steinbeis Maximilian
Published: November 2023

Robert Habeck's speech and "Muslims living here"
Gambaran Ibu Tentang Picky Eater Pada Anak Pra Sekolah di Kecamatan Gunung Anyar Surabaya
Authors: Atika Zummatul
Published: November 2023

Picky Eater merupakan salah satu masalah yang ada pada anak usia prasekolah. Sulit makan adalah sikap menolak untuk makan atau memilih-milih jenis makanan. Kebiasaan dalam mengabaikan makanan pada anak merupakan persoalan yang banyak sekali dialami oleh orang tua. Pada masa pertumbuhannya, anak sangat membutuhkan nutrisi yang penting, tumbuh kembangnya akan mengalami banyak masalah. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan kebiasaan jajan dengan kejadian sulit makan pada anak prasekolah di Kecamatan Gunung Anyar Surabaya. Metode penelitian ini yaitu deksriptif analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian Ini adalah 400 responden dengan teknik accidental sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dalam bentuk google form dan analisis data menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar anak di Kecamatan Gunung Anyar Surabaya memiliki kebiasaan jajan >2x sehari (59,2%). Sebagian besar anak di Kecamatan Gunung Anyar Surabaya mengalami sulit makan (54,0%). Hasil analisis nilai p=0,000 (p<0,05). Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini yaitu ada hubungan yang signifikan antara kebiasaan jajan dengan kejadian sulit makan pada anak pra sekolah. Diharapkan bagi oraang tua untuk mengatur pola makan anak dan memberikan cemilan yang bernilai gizi lengkap sehingga anak tidak kekurangan gizi.
KONSEP MODERASI BERAGAMA DALAM KONTEKS KEARIFAN LOKAL TOTEMISME MASYARAKAT MARIND-ANIM KAMPUNG YABA MARU DISTRIK TANAH MIRING KABUPATEN MERAUKE
Authors: Gamu Fransiskus Aknar , Pranyoto Yohanes Hendro
Published: November 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui konsep moderasi beragama yang dipahami oleh masyarakat suku Marind-Anim, menggali nilai-nilai kearifan lokal totemisme yang terdapat pada masyarakat suku Marind-Anim yang dapat menjadi dasar dalam membangun iklim moderasi, untuk mendeskripsikan sikap-sikap moderasi beragama yang sudah diwujudkan oleh masyarakat suku Marind-Anim di Kampung Yaba Maru Distrik Tanah Miring Kabupaten Merauke. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan dua jenis sumber data yaitu data primer dan sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Adapun narasumber yang diambil dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 11 informan. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa : (1) Konsep Moderasi Beragama yang dipahami adalah sikap saling menghargai dan menghormati dalam lingkup keberagaman. Konsep moderasi beragama sebagai sikap toleransi antar umat beragama. (2) Nilia-nilai yang terkandung dalam totemisme dalam membangun iklim moderasi beragam lebih mengarah kepada nilai kemanusiaan dan berlaku adil terhadap sesama manusia yakni nilai toleransi, keterbukaan terhadap agama lain, kekeluargaan, persaudaraan dan kebersamaan. (3) Implementasi sikap moderasi beragama yang diwujudkan oleh masyarakat Marind-Anim ialah menciptakan masyarakat suku Marind-Anim yang suka membantu, terbuka, bersosialisasi dengan orang lain dan sikap toleransi yang tinggi. Masyarakat Marind-Anim dapat mengimplementasikan sikap bekerjasama dengan sesama yang berbeda suku, agama, ras, etnis di lingkungan masyarakat untuk menciptakan kerukunan antar umat beragama dan keyakinan.
AWAM POLITIS DAN TUGAS KRITIS-PROFETIS
Authors: Kwirinus Dismas
Published: November 2023

Fokus tulisan ini menjelaskan tentang awam politis dan tugas kritis-profetis. Politik merupakan bidang yang fundamental dalam kehidupan bernegara. Politik merupakan kunci sukses peletakan landasan bagi persyaratan tercapainya pengembangan martabat pribadi manusia melalui berbagai struktur pemenuhan fasilitas kehidupan umum. Bidang politik bisa menjadi sarana Gereja mewujudkan imannya di tengah-tengah masyarakat Indonesia. Antara Gereja dan politik tidak ada kaitannya secara langsung namun begitu juga politik bukan suatu bidang yang harus dijauhi. Justru iman mempunyai dimensi politik. Keterlibatan Gereja dalam bidang politik adalah bagian integral dari tugas profetisnya di dunia. Tulisan ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan, menganalisis dan mengetahui bentuk dialog Gereja dan kaum awam dalam bidang politik. Penulis menggunakan metodologi analisis fenomenologis. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan ialah metode penelitian kualitatif, yaitu: pembacaan kritis atas teks dan pengamatan. Adapun temuan dalam penelitian ini, bahwa Gereja terlibat dalam politik harus dimengerti bukan sebagai institusi. Gereja sebagai institusi tidak terlibat politik praktis yang seringkali dimengerti sebagai kekuasaan dan keterikatan pada suatu partai politik. Gereja tidak berkompetisi dalam bidang politik prakti. Keterlibatan Gereja dalam bidang politik hanya sejauh menyampaikan penilaian morilnya, juga tentang hal-hal yang menyangkut tata politik. Jika dikatakan Gereja terlibat dalam politik harus dimengerti secara luas. Kaum awamlah yang terlibat dalam politik praktis.
Desvendando os saberes para ensinar geometria: um estudo a partir da obra de Manoel Jairo Bezerra e Ary Quintella
Authors: Domingues Jonathan Machado
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo objetiva-se em analisar os saberes para ensinar geometria no livro "Iniciando a Matemática Moderna – volume 02", de autoria dos saudosos professores Manoel Jairo Bezerra e Ary Quintella, publicado em 1969 pela Companhia Editora Nacional. A questão que norteou o presente estudo foi a seguinte: Como se caracterizam os saberes para ensinar geometria no livro de ensino elaborado por Bezerra e Quintella (1969)? A pesquisa é de cunho qualitativo, bibliográfico e documental. Quanto ao referencial teórico-metodológico, utilizam-se os conceitos de saberes a ensinar e saberes para ensinar. Em síntese, o assunto matemático de geometria abrangeu as seguintes noções matemáticas: ponto, segmento, ângulo reto, quadrilátero, retângulo, quadrado, círculo e sólido. O objetivo desses saberes a ensinar é familiarizar o aluno com as diferentes formas geométricas elementares.
Efficacy of lemongrass essential oil as an anesthetic for common carp (Cyprinus carpio, Linnaeus 1758) stocking material
Authors:   Agricultural Academy, Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Vasil Levski 248 Str., 4003 Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Krasteva Vasilka , Yankova Maria ,   Agricultural Academy, Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Vasil Levski 248 Str., 4003 Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Ivanova Angelina ,   Agricultural Academy, Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Vasil Levski 248 Str., 4003 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Published: November 2023

The purpose of the present study is to examine the efficacy of lemongrass oil (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) by establishing the time needed for induction and recovery from anesthesia of common carp (Cyprinus carpio, Linnaeus 1758) stocking material. The fish have an average body weight (BW, g) of 14.15±4.68 g and an average total length (TL, cm) of 10.92±4.17 cm. Ten treatments are conducted with ten experimental concentrations: 0.02 ml/l-1, 0.04 ml/l-1, 0.06 ml/l-1, 0.08 ml/l-1, 0.10 ml/l-1, 0.12 ml/l-1, 0.14 ml/l-1, 0.16 ml/l-1. 0.18 ml/l-1 and 0.20 ml/l-1. For each concentration 10 fish (five treatments with two fish) are used or a total of 100 fish for the whole experiment. At concentration of 0.20 ml.l-1 the induction of anesthesia is the fastest (2.14±0.20 min), thus the recovery time at this concentration is the longest (7.06±0.59 min) (P≤0.05). From all tested concentrations the recovery time is the shortest at concentration 0.04 ml.l-1 – 2.61±0.43 min (P≤0.001). The lowest concentration (0.02 ml.l-1) has no anesthetic effect on carp stocking material. Based on the results obtained from the current experiment it can be concluded that lemongrass essential oil is effective as anesthetic agent for common carp stocking material, which makes it applicable in the fish farming practice.
Problems of Working Women in Islamabad: A Case of Four Public Organizations
Authors: Kayani Javeria Arshad , Zaheer Shazia , Ali Salima Barkat , Khan Waqas A. , Nishtar Zuhaib
Published: November 2023

Working women face many problems at the work place. Women workers face more challenges than male workers. For instance, being a working woman they are also house hold women and they have many responsibilities as well as professional responsibilities. They have to maintain balance between her home and career. Different problems such as attitude of society members and prejudice adversely affect the utilization of their talent and working abilities. The objectives of the study were to:(a) Find out the problems faced by the working women  (b) Find out the attitude of their families towards working women (c)Check the existing status and security of the women. The study was a survey research type. Design of the study was a quantitative research. All the working women of Islamabad was population of the research study. The simple random sampling technique was used to select working women from various professions. Questionnaire was designed   in order to collect data that was comprised of open ended and close ended questions. Population of the study was working women of Islamabad. Data were collected by personal visits. Questionnaires were distributed to a sample of 54 working women in Islamabad and thus data were collected. Data analysis were done through calculating mean score, percentage and frequencies. Result of the study shows that working women face multiple problems at workplace including, harassment, gender discrimination, work family adjustment and lack of support from the family. Study recommended that work organizations should provide a gender discrimination free environment and families might help and support working women to bring productivity and creativity in their work as this will help the families to lessen the financial burden.
Electric car utilizing intention in Ho Chi Minh City
Authors:   HCMC University of Economics and Finance, Ngo Cuong Cao , Pham Trang Thi ,   HCMC University of Economics and Finance, Nguyen Tuyen Ngoc , Le Phuc Duy , Chung Trang Thu Thi ,   Vietnam Electricity
Published: November 2023

In recent years, the trend of sustainable development has become more popularly. Vietnam’s sustainable development goal is to make it possible by reducing net emissions to zero by 2050. Accordingly, electric car utilization can be one of the crucial solutions in mitigating negative impacts of traditional fuel-based vehicles. This study focuses on determining certain factors affecting the electric car-utilizing intention of Ho Chi Minh City citizens. There are eight influencing factors to the electric car-using intention, including the four most impact factors, typically for finance, government support, infrastructure, and risk perception.
Capital structure and performance of listed agricultural firms in the Vietnam stock market
Authors:   Can Tho University, Le Thai Xuan , Nguyen Phong Thien ,   Tay Do University
Published: November 2023

The main objective of this study is to measure the effect of capital structure on firm performance of listed agricultural companies on Vietnam Stock Exchange (VNX). Data used in the study are panel data that were mainly collected from audited financial statements of 71 companies listed on VNX during the period from 2016 to 2021. Empirical results derived from FGLS (feasible generalized least squares) reveal that three capital structure ratios, namely leverage, long-term debts and short-term debts, and tangibility ratio have negative relationships with firm performance which is measured by ROA, ROE. In addition, this study finds a positive relation between firm size and firm performance. Finally, based on the empirical evidences derived from this study, it is concluded that Covid-19 pandemic causes negative impact to the performance of that companies.
EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Opportunities and challenges for local enterprises in Bac Lieu Province
Authors:   Bac Lieu University, Le Nga Hong , Trinh Son Hoang ,   Bac Lieu University
Published: November 2023

By qualitative analysis method through data collected from report, this paper analysis opportunities and challenges for businesses in Bac Lieu province under the impact of EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). Thereby, proposing some solutions to help Bac Lieu enterprises overcome difficulties and take advantage of the benefits brought by the EVFTA, contributing to promoting the competitiveness of enterprises in the future.
Green innovation activities administration in Vietnamese transport companies
Authors:   HCMC University of Economics and Finance, Tang Sang My , Le Trinh Diem Thi ,   Vietnam People's Police University
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this article is to better understand the factors influencing green innovation in Vietnamese transportation companies. To achieve the research goal, the author interviewed 474 employees from Vietnamese transportation companies in the Ho Chi Minh City. According to the findings, relative advantages, compatibility, organizational support, human resource quality, and government support all have a positive impact on green innovation. Uncertainty about the environment has a negative impact on green innovation. The author proposes some governance implications based on the research findings to promote green innovation.
Suggestions for promoting foreign direct investment to Vietnam
Authors:   HUTECH University, Vo Thu Thanh , Tran Trang Thi
Published: November 2023

A country’s economy depends heavily on foreign investment, which is one of the most significant types of international trade. In line with the trend of global production, many multinational corporations are looking for opportunities to relocate their manufacturing facilities to locations with access to skilled labor, natural resources, and other favorable conditions for attracting foreign investment and boosting Vietnam’s competitiveness abroad. However, there have been several difficulties due to the intense competition between nations to attract FDI and a surge of FDI movement following the global health catastrophe brought on by the Covid-19 outbreak. This article focuses on examining the current situation using secondary data, identifying problems and obstacles, and then making suggestions for the future.
Interprovincial shipping from HCMC to promote the circular economy
Authors:   HCMC University of Economics and Finance, Huynh Thao Thu Thi , Doan Sao Nhu Huynh , Do Ha Thu Thi , Nguyen Dat Tan
Published: November 2023

Due to the robust growth of the economy, production, and business activities have been developing vigorously, resulting in an increase in the domestic population’s demand for goods trade, which necessitates the diversification of types, means, and transportation methods. As a result, with numerous current businesses offering services, people have a lot of options regarding intercity transport that is of high quality and meets the market demands. This study determines and identifies the primary factors that influence the mode of transport chosen by residents of Ho Chi Minh City when transporting goods between provinces and then analyzes and evaluates the significance of each factor in order to determine the most influential factors on people’s decisions to select an intercity goods transport mode. Next, the authors would make recommendations on how to create the most favorable conditions that can be applied to existing modes of transportation for firms so as to enhance the current transportation modes, thus attracting people’s attention and simultaneously modifying consumption behavior and converting demand into a choice, especially in the context of the country’s orientation and development in accordance with the model of the circular economy.
Measures to develop digital transformation in banking industry in Vietnam
Authors:   Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Industry And Trade, Pham Phong Nhu
Published: November 2023

The development of information and communications technology (ICT) is the key factor of industrial revolution 4.0, ICT has been applied in Internet environment in various economic and social operations resulting in establishing digital economy ecosystem. Financial technology companies, banking finance institutions have applied fintech to provide products, services for the customers so that they compete with banks. No exception, the commercial banks have utilized fintech to create digitalization products and models. Owing to the pressure of competitors, bank’s digital transformation is an inevitable and objective tendency. This article focuses on researching theoretical framework of bank’s digital transformation, and assessing the results as well as proposing solutions to promote digital transformation in banking industry in Viet Nam. This article uses the statistical, comparative, synthetic methods of studying and reliable data.
Solutions for sustainable development of inbound tourism in Khanh Hoa Province after Covid-19
Authors:   HCMC University of Economics and Finance, Tran Thanh Trong
Published: November 2023

Sustainable tourism development is a top concern in all countries in the world, especially developing countries like Vietnam. Issues of environmental pollution, changes in habits in life and consumption, conflicts of economic interests between parties, a decrease in the number and quality of tourists after the Covid-19 pandemic, and many other problems are other potentially emerging. Khanh Hoa province is a tourist center in the South Central region and the Central Highlands. An interesting stop for inbound tourists when coming to Vietnam. In addition to the achievements, the inbound travel business in Khanh Hoa province has been revealing many factors that lack sustainability in terms of environment, economy, culture, and society. Therefore, to sustainably develop inbound travel tourism in Khanh Hoa province. The author used the research method of secondary documents, and analyzed the current situation of inbound tourism development in Khanh Hoa in recent years, thereby giving urgent solutions: Focusing on re-developing the inbound tourist market, assessing re-evaluate tourism resources in order to build suitable tourism products, have sales promotion strategies, apply information technology, increase investment in human resource development, raise people’s and inbound travel community’s awareness.
Impact of monetary policy on Vietnamese commercial banks’ efficiency
Authors:   HCMC Open University, Le Khanh Duy
Published: November 2023

This study was conducted to examine the impact of the State Bank’s monetary policy on the efficiency of Vietnamese commercial banks. Specifically, how do changes in refinancing interest rates and money supply affect the efficiency of commercial banks? The results of the study on a sample of 25 Vietnamese banks during the period 2009-2021 using the 2-step SGMM regression method show that the impact of refinancing interest rates and money supply on the bank efficiency is not consistent. While refinancing interest rates have a positive impact on bank efficiency measured by ROA and ROE, money supply only shows an impact on ROA. An increase in refinancing interest rates along with tightening money supply can bring advantages to banks in their operations and vice versa. Based on these research results, bank managers in Vietnam may prefer a high interest rate environment.
Sanctions for handling violations of consumer information according to current Vietnamese law
Authors:   HCMC University of Law, Dang Trang Thu Thi
Published: November 2023

In the market economy, especially the digital economic era, consumers can perform simple operations to own goods or order services as desired. However, along with those utilities, consumers also face the risk of personal information being leaked, stolen or used for illegal purposes, seriously affecting consumers’ rights. use, especially causing damage in many aspects to consumers as well as the state’s management order. Therefore, to protect the rights of consumers, the state has issued many new legal documents, typically the Law on Protection of Consumer Rights (amended), Decree 13/2023/ ND-CP April 17, 2023 on Personal Data Protection... Along with that, the state also defines sanctions to strictly handle violations of consumer information. The article has analyzed the legal aspects in stipulating sanctions for handling violations of consumer information in Vietnam’s current legal documents in order to make recommendations to help complete Improve sanctions to improve the effectiveness of consumer information protection mechanisms.
Fabrication of Whispering Gallery Mode Resonators and Implementation in Fibre Optical Communication Systems
Authors:   , Mūrnieks Rihards
Published: November 2023

The potential whispering gallery mode resonator-based optical frequency comb light source is an ideal candidate, in terms of stability and power efficiency, for optical communication systems to replace the laser array solution. Silica microspheres and micro-rods are relatively simple to fabricate from the standard single-mode fibre. The Doctoral Thesis evaluates optical frequency comb light sources based on silica microspheres and micro-rods and the implementation of optical frequency comb light sources for wavelength-division multiplexing passive optical networks and data centre interconnects.
Čukstošas galeriju modas rezonatoru izstrāde un pielietojuma novērtējums šķiedru optiskajām sakaru sistēmām
Authors:   , Mūrnieks Rihards
Published: November 2023

Stabilitātes un jaudas efektivitātes ziņā čukstošas galeriju modas rezonatora optiskās frekvenču ķemmes gaismas avots ir ideāls kandidāts, lai optiskajās sakaru sistēmās aizstātu lāzeru masīvu risinājumu. Silīcija mikrosfēras un mikrostieņu rezonatori ir samērā vienkārši ražošanā no standarta vienmodas šķiedras, lietojot metināmos aparātus. Promocijas darbā izpētīta optisko frekvenču ķemmes ģenerācija silīcija mikrosfērās un mikrostieņos un iespēja tās izmantot optiskajās sakaru sistēmās kā viļņgarumdales blīvētos pasīvos optiskos tīklos un datu centru starpsavienojumos.
The White Room as a Narrative-Psychological Concept in a VideoGame
Authors: Lekhnitskaya Polina Alexandrovna
Published: November 2023

Based on the ambiguity of the idea of the object of study complexity - videogames, the need to analyze them through the prism of several approaches, the subject of the study was an attempt to create a relatively universal narrative-psychological concept, which we called the "White Room". The universality of this concept lies in its applicability to various game contexts, however, this universality does not entail stereotypes, but implies the need to take into account three components when designing this concept in a game scenario: space, consciousness and simulacra. Space is where the game action takes place, consciousness is the game experience, the perception of the game process, simulacra - everything that fills the game world (objects, players, etc.), depending on the context, determines the interpretation of game events. Scientific novelty lies in the creation of a new narrative-psychological concept, which is based on the ideas of related disciplines and can be used for a wide range of tasks when creating a narrative video game design. The specificity of the concept of the White Room lies in the compositionally correct design of the space and the regulation of the game experience, its imposition on incoherent game scenes, the choice of the right simulacra, which are determined by the game context. The white room can act as the starting setting of the world, the setting, the creation of the world, the place of "psychological relief", self-digging, memories of the past to understand yourself today, the climactic scene, the whole game can also take place in it.
The rise of complex decision-making in the European Union: boards of appeal as a mechanism to mitigate challenges of scientific uncertainty
Authors: Oosterhuis Sofie
Published: November 2023

This article explores the use of expertise by the boards of appeal (BoAs) within EU agencies to mitigate challenges of scientific uncertainty that arise from specialized decision-making. BoAs have been established as an internal control mechanism with significant potential to substantively
address challenges of scientific uncertainty. They are composed of both legal and technical experts in the field of the agency. This article focuses on two specific agencies: the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
Recent judgments from the EU courts have heightened expectations for the intensity of review that BoAs should apply on agency decisions, given their expertise. This article introduces the degrees of known, unknown and unknowable uncertainties as a tool to decide the extent to which the BoAs
may substantively assess the technical and scientific considerations by the agency. These degrees illustrate that the more consensus on a topic exists, the more stringent the review by the BoAs can be. Conversely, in the case of more uncertainty, the more appreciation may be granted to the
agency, although the BoAs should still use their expertise to draw the boundaries of scientific uncertainty.
Deep learning Binary/Multi classification for music’s brainwave entrainment beats
Authors: A. Sadek Rowayda , Khalifa Alaa A. , Elfattah Marwa M.A.
Published: November 2023

The last two decades have seen the emergence of a brand-new kind of music known as digital brain stimulant, also known as instrumental music or music without lyrics, which mostly comprises entrainment beats. While listening to it has the same ability to affect the brain as taking medication, it also has the risk of having a negative impact or encouraging unwanted behavior. This sparked the interest of a large number of studies in the psychological and physiological effects of music’s brainwave entrainment beats on listeners. These studies started to categorize and examine how musical beats affected brainwave entrainment by looking at electroencephalogram (EEG) signals. Although this categorization represents a step forward for the early research efforts, it is constrained by the difficulty of having each musical track and conducting EEG tests on humans exposed to distortion due to noise in order to determine its influence. The work proposed in this article continues to explore this topic but in a novel, simple, accurate, and reliable categorization procedure based on the music signal elements themselves rather than dependent on EEG. VGGish and YAMNET based transfer deep learning models, are tuned to handle a straightforward, accurate real-time detector for the existence of the music beats inside music files with accuracy of 98.5 and 98.4, respectively. Despite the fact that they yield results that are equivalent, the YAMNET model is more suited for use with mobile devices due to its low power consumption and low latency. The article also proposes modified version of VGGish and YAMNET binary classifying models called BW-VGGish and BW-YAMNET respectively. The modification was to turn the binary classification into multi-classification. These multi-classifiers handle the classification of the influence of music beats (five different brain waves) on human brainwave entrainment with average accuracy of 94.5% and 94.5%, respectively. Since there was a lack of datasets addressing this kind of music, two datasets, the Brainwave Entrainment Beats (BWEB) dataset and the Brainwave Music Manipulation (BWMM) dataset, were generated for classification training and testing. The re-testing on a sample of music files that have their impact on brain waves (with their EEG) in an earlier study is done to strengthen the validity of the proposed work and to overcome the potential limitation of utilizing a music dataset that is not proved with its EEG. The success of the suggested models was demonstrated.
Increased academic stress is associated with decreased plasma BDNF in Chilean college students
Authors: Castillo-Navarrete Juan-Luis , Bustos Claudio , Guzman-Castillo Alejandra , Vicente Benjamin
Published: November 2023

Introduction

Academic stress (AS) is a prevalent challenge faced by university students, potentially affecting molecular indicators such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and global DNA methylation (G-DNA-M). These indicators could illuminate the physiological ramifications of academic stress.

Study Design and Methods

This research followed a quantitative, non-experimental, longitudinal panel design spanning two academic semesters, observing phenomena in their natural context. Students from the Medical Technology program at Universidad de Concepción, Chile were involved, with assessments at the beginning and during heightened academic stress periods.

Sample

Of the total participants, 63.0% were females, with an average age of 21.14 years at baseline, and 36.92% were males, averaging 21.36 years. By the study’s conclusion, female participants averaged 21.95 years, and males 22.13 years.

Results

Significant differences were observed between initial and final assessments for the SISCO-II Inventory of Academic Stress and Beck Depression Inventory-II, notably in stressor scores, and physical, and psychological reactions. Gender differences emerged in the final physical and psychological reactions. No significant changes were detected between the two assessments in plasma BDNF or G-DNA-M values. A refined predictive model showcased that, on average, there was a 3.56% decrease in females’ plasma BDNF at the final assessment and a 17.14% decrease in males. In the sample, the G-DNA-M percentage at the final assessment increased by 15.06% from the baseline for females and 18.96% for males.

Conclusions

The study underscores the physiological impact of academic stress on university students, evidenced by changes in markers like BDNF and G-DNA-M. These findings offer an in-depth understanding of the intricate mechanisms regulating academic stress responses and highlight the need for interventions tailored to mitigate its physiological and psychological effects.
Morphometric Study of Sulci Tali and Calcanei and its Clinical Significance: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study
Authors: Kolap Sulekha Mangesh , Prabhu Siddhesh Prakash , Kudalkar Uday Narayan
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Knowledge of the vascular anatomy of the talus and calcaneus, particularly the sinus tarsi in the foot, is important for orthopaedic and vascular surgeons performing surgical procedures. Aim: The aim of this study was to measure and compare the dimensions of the right and left tali and calcanei, as well as the right and left sulci tali and calcanei. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at the Department of Anatomy, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa, India, from March 2020 to August 2022. The study included 62 calcanei (32 left, 30 right) and 50 tali (26 left, 24 right) of unspecified gender/age. Measurements of the length and width of the tali and calcanei, as well as the dimensions of the sulci tali and calcanei, were obtained using digital Vernier calipers. The number of vascular foramina was also recorded. Statistical analysis including mean, standard deviation (SD), and p-values was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 22.0. Results: The length of the right and left tali was measured as 50.85±3.44 mm and 51.87±3.86 mm, respectively (p-value=0.32), while the width of the right and left tali was measured as 36.92±4.0 mm and 38.51±2.65 mm, respectively (p-value=0.10). The length of the right and left sulcus tali was measured as 31.44±2.82 mm and 32.01±2.78 mm, respectively (p-value=0.47), with the width of the right and left sulcus tali measured as 10.08±3.47 mm and 10.9±3.45 mm, respectively (p-value=0.40), and the depth of the right and left sulcus tali measured as 4.65±0.82 mm and 5.01±1.33 mm, respectively (p-value=0.24). The length of the right and left calcanei was measured as 72.58±5.77 mm and 72.75±5.44 mm, respectively (p-value=0.90), with the width of the right and left calcanei measured as 28.56±2.52 mm and 27.76±2.42 mm, respectively (p-value=0.21). The length of the right and left sulcus calcanei was measured as 34.62±2.59 mm and 34.8±3.3 mm, respectively (p-value=0.81), with the width of the right and left sulcus calcanei measured as 10.85±2.12 mm and 10.69±2.07 mm, respectively (p-value=0.75), and the depth of the right and left sulcus calcanei measured as 2.64±0.77 mm and 2.93±0.83 mm, respectively (p-value=0.17). A total of 232 and 335 vascular foramina were found in the sulci tali on the right and left sides, respectively. A total of 172 and 168 vascular foramina were found in the sulci calcanei on the right and left sides, respectively. Conclusion: The dimensions of the left side were generally higher compared to the right for most of the measured variables. This study provides valuable insights for clinicians from a surgical perspective and in the context of fracture healing and foot rehabilitation procedures.