bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ecological and economic aspects of the use of effluent-based fertilizers in ampelocenosis
Authors:   Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making», Krasnodar, Russia, Russo D.E. , Krasilnikov A.A. ,   Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making», Krasnodar, Russia
Published: February 2025

Abstract. The review of literature sources reporting on the use of animal husbandry and crop production
waste to enrich the soil with organic matter and the effectiveness of environmentally safe bioorganic fertilizer
obtained by methods of anaerobic digestion of organic agricultural waste (effluent) in ampedlocenosis is
presented. The ecological and economic aspects of modern biogas technology are considered, which allows
to obtain several types of marketable products produced during the processing of permanently renewable
waste biomass at anaerobic fermentation plants, the possibility of using effluents in ampelocenoses in order
to greenize industrial production of viticulture products. The results of 2-year experimental studies of the
effect of bioconcentrate on the functional state and yield capacity of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grape
varieties in the conditions of sod-carbonate soils of the Black Sea viticulture zone (Gelendzhik edphoclimatic
subzone, agricultural enterprise "Abrau-Durso") are presented. It was found that the aqueous solutions of the
preparation used by the non-root method contributed to the stabilization of the assimilation and metabolic
activity of plants against the background of the negative effect of abiotic factors of the summer period. Annually in August, against the background of fertilizer application, the content of bound water in the leaves
of shoots − an indicator characterizing plant resistance to drought − was 89.2-91.3 % compared with 85.9-
87.8 % in plants of the control variant. There was an 18.3% increase in the layer of the palisade leaf tissue
responsible for photosynthesis and containing the main amount of chloroplasts, as well as the total thickness
of the leaf blade by 7.5 %. In the summer period (July-August) 2022-2023. in the leaves of the apical part of
the shoots of Merlot grape variety, under the action of non-root treatments with the drug, the amount of
organic acids (tartaric, malic) included in chlorophyll, enzymes, amino acids significantly increased. The use
of non-root fertilization of grape plants with bioconcentrate contributed to an additional yield of 0.9-1.5 t/ha.

Keywords: methanogenesis, "Bioconcentrate-Z" effluent, ampelocenosis, non-root treatments, productivity, economic productivity.
Methodological approaches to comprehensive assessment of the condition of soil-biotic components of garden agrocenoses
Authors:   Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making», Krasnodar, Russia, Ushakova Ya.V. , Popova V.P. ,   Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making», Krasnodar, Russia, Chernikov E.A. ,   Federal State Budget Scientific Institution «North Caucasian Federal Scientific Center of Horticulture, Viticulture, Wine-making», Krasnodar, Russia
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Agricultural production in the south of Russia is accompanied by an expansion of areas of fruit
plantations and vineyards, often with the introduction of land plots into circulation that are of limited suitability for cultivating horticultural crops. Intensification of horticulture with an increase in the technogenic
load on the soil, as well as long-term monoculture, the use of mineral fertilizers, pesticides can lead to
changes in soil properties, often with a decrease in the level of fertility and the emergence of the problem of
soil fatigue. The study of only the physical, physicochemical and chemical properties and their agrogenic
changes does not give a complete picture of the health of the soils of garden agrocenoses. To a much lesser
extent, research has covered the field of soil biology of perennial plantings, although microorganisms are the
main and integral component of the agroecosystem, since their vital activity ensures the maintenance of soil
stability and fertility. The study of biological activity of soils is the most important stage of diagnostics of
functioning of the soil system both in cultivation and rotation of perennial crops and in assessment of ecological safety of applied agricultural technologies for provision and reproduction of soil fertility. In this
regard, it is relevant to study those indicators of biological activity of soils of garden agrocenoses that are
sufficiently sensitive to agrogenic changes, allow to quickly, effectively and informatively assess ecological
condition of soils and can be used for monitoring of soil fatigue in monoculture of garden. The main methodological approaches for a comprehensive assessment of the state of the soil-biotic complex of garden agrocenoses are presented, as well as methods for their modification to determine the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of soil biota. The necessity of studying the biological activity of ecological-trophic groups
of microorganisms as a component of a comprehensive assessment of the condition of soils is shown.

Keywords: soil microbiome, soil fatigue, biophilic elements, ecological-trophic groups of microorganisms
Analysis of Research Trends of Doctoral Dissertations in Korean General Graduate School Vocal Music Majors: Focusing on Doctoral Dissertations (2006~2024)
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Baik Youjin , Chu sung-hee
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study was to analyze and categorize the research trends of doctoral dissertations in the field of vocal music in general graduate schools in Korea, with the aim of aiding the expansion of the academic field in the future. To achieve this, doctoral dissertations produced by 16 major degree-granting institutions in the Seoul metropolitan area were analyzed in terms of yearly trends, research methods, research subjects, academic approaches, and research topics. The following conclusions were drawn: First, the analysis of yearly trends revealed a significant increase in the number of publications starting from 2019, which is closely linked to the influx of international students into the field. Second, the vast majority of researchers (98.9%) utilized qualitative research methods, followed by mixed methods (1.1%), with no dissertations employing purely quantitative methods. Third, an analysis of the research subjects showed a heavy skew toward academic specialists, with 95.5% of the research focusing on specialists and only a small portion (4.5%) addressing other groups, such as non-majors or practitioners. Fourth, in terms of academic approaches, musicology (42.7%) and performance studies (20.8%) were the most common, with a combination of these two approaches being used in 33.2% of the cases. Other approaches, such as pedagogy (2.8%) and miscellaneous (0.56%), were less common. Fifth, the most extensively researched topic is music analysis (90.5%), followed by vocal pedagogy/teaching and learning methods (3.4%), and music theory/performance techniques (2.3%). In response to the rapid evolution and changes of 21st-century society, it is crucial to develop diverse research topics and broaden research perspectives with a future-oriented approach. Additionally, the establishment of research infrastructure is a key future task to overcome the limitations of research in the field of practical majors.
"New Packaging for Efficient Heat Dissipation of Microchannels based on TSV Technology"
Authors: H Hanlei
Published: February 2025

The new microchannel packaging for efficient heat dissipation based on the three-dimensional stacking structure requires the combination of silicon-based interposer plates and microchannel technology. The research in this field should not only focus on the heat dissipation application of microchannels. In the future, it should consider taking into account the transmission of electrical performance, further expand the application, and achieve higher three-dimensional system integration goals. Taking the integration of the new microchannel heat dissipation structure - Through Silicon Via (TSV) as the research object, systematically study the integrated structure design of the microchannel, the new integrated process path, the packaging path of the highly reliable microchannel structure, and establish the corresponding heat dissipation model, and then verify the process architecture from the aspects of simulation and actual measurement. The research on the new packaging of microchannel efficient heat dissipation based on interposer plate technology has practical significance and value for the current miniaturization and reconfigurable development of electronic equipment
Participating Stakeholders in Decision Making of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria as Panacea for Tertiary Education Development in Nigeria
Authors: Jacob Ogunode Niyi , Iyabode Omolola Afolabi , Doris Ugo-onyeka Okani
Published: February 2025

This paper looked at the benefits of participating stakeholders in the decision-making of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The paper is a position paper that depends on secondary data. The secondary data were collected from online and print publications. The paper identified a stable academic environment, effective implementation of tertiary education goals, quality tertiary education and job satisfaction, and adherence to democratic principles, as those things that lead to substantive decisions and outcomes and lead to accountability and transparency in the system as benefits of participating stakeholders in the decision making of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The paper concluded that the participation of stakeholders in the decision-making of tertiary institutions in Nigeria is vital to the realization of tertiary education goals in Nigeria. The paper recommends that the government and the agencies in charge of tertiary education management in Nigeria should ensure stakeholders in the Nigerian tertiary institutions are always engaged and consult before making policies and taking a decision that directly and indirectly affects the operation and welfare of the staff in the tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
Tracking transformative agreements through open metadata: method and validation using Dutch Research Council NWO funded papers.
Authors: de Jonge Hans , Kramer Bianca , Sondervan Jeroen
Published: February 2025

Transformative agreements have become an important strategy in the transition to open access, with almost 1,200 such agreements registered by 2025. Despite their prevalence, these agreements suffer from important transparency limitations, most notably article-level metadata indicating which articles are covered by these agreements. Typically, this data is available to libraries but not openly shared, making it difficult to study the impact of these agreements. In this paper, we present a novel, open, replicable method for analyzing transformative agreements using open metadata, specifically the Journal Checker tool provided by cOAlition S and OpenAlex. To demonstrate its potential, we apply our approach to a subset of publications funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and its health research counterpart ZonMw. In addition, the results of this open method are compared with the actual publisher data reported to the Dutch university library consortium UKB. This validation shows that this open method accurately identified 89% of the publications covered by transformative agreements, while the 11% false positives shed an interesting light on the limitations of this method. In the absence of hard, openly available article-level data on transformative agreements, we provide researchers and institutions with a powerful tool to critically track and evaluate the impact of these agreements.
Systematic Design of Metallic Functionally Graded Materials & Structures
Authors: Allen Marshall
Published: February 2025

As performance demands on metallic structures increase, multi-material solutions like compositionally graded alloys (CGAs) are essential for achieving localized performance objectives where a single alloy is insufficient. Metal additive manufacturing (AM) provides unique potential for producing complex CGA structures due to its spatial control over composition. To realize effective multi-material design, sophisticated methods are required to handle the intricate alloy processing landscape. This dissertation presents a framework to address this intricate landscape for systematic materials design of CGAs.
First, this work presents a comprehensive materials information schema to connect alloy processing to the resultant structure and properties. At the core of this framework is the proposed Alloy Topology-Linked informAtion Schema (ATLAS), a graph-based schema for instantiating materials graph databases for systematic materials design of CGAs. Unlike previous approaches, ATLAS graphs not only enable the design of 'two-terminal' gradient paths between two terminal ('end point') alloys, but also complex 'multi-terminal' gradients between an arbitrary number of terminal alloys. Multi-terminal gradient design is achieved through a novel formulation of the CGA design problem as a minimum Steiner tree problem in graphs. Additionally, the use of several other graph algorithms is also proposed for efficient, targeted experimental assessment of the alloy processing state space.
Furthermore, the Tree-based Material Adjacency Propagation (TreeMAP) algorithm is proposed to map multi-terminal CGAs into discretized 3D structures, linking material processing with spatial performance targets. This algorithm enables the connection of alloy processing states with properties and performance in corresponding discretized part geometries, fully enabling systematic materials design of CGAs for structure-driven performance constraints and objectives.
Lastly, a proposed framework integrates ATLAS, multi-terminal gradient design, and TreeMAP, establishing a first-of-its-kind approach for systematic CGA design. This work concludes by demonstrating this systematic approach by designing a compositionally graded structure using real materials, starting with the terminal alloys, then the multi-terminal gradient to join them, and, ultimately, the compositionally graded structure itself. This demonstration shows the framework's ability to enable optimized, location-specific structural performance beyond traditional single-alloy structures. Overall, this integrated framework extends the materials design and metal AM state-of-the-art, expanding the capabilities of metallic materials for demanding engineering applications.
Look how beautiful! The role of natural environments for employees’ recovery and affective well-being
Authors: Hilbert Micha , Finke Miriam , Küpper Kristina , Binnewies Carmen , Berkemeyer Laura , Maunz Lucas
Published: February 2025

Recovery from work is important for promoting employees’ well-being but little is known about which environments are most conducive for recovery. This article examines the relationship between recovery and experiencing nature and, thus, provides a link between recovery research and environmental psychology. In two studies, we drew on the Effort-Recovery Model and proposed that contact with nature is associated with employees’ recovery experiences and affective well-being. In Study 1, we theorized that appraising nature as aesthetic is an underlying mechanism in the relationship between being in nature and recovery. Using an experience sampling approach with multisource data from self-reports and smartphone photos (N = 50, measurements = 411), we found that being in nature was indirectly related to recovery experiences (i.e., relaxation, detachment) and affective well-being (i.e., positive activation, serenity, low fatigue) via perceived attractiveness. In Study 2, we theorized that appreciative contact with nature (i.e., nature savoring) is linked to enhanced recovery and well-being. Using a randomized controlled trial (N = 66), we found that a nature-savoring intervention, compared to a waiting-list control group, had beneficial effects on recovery experiences and positive affective states. Overall, our results suggest that contact with nature is a prototypical setting for employees’ recovery, and we discuss theoretical and practical implications of this finding for occupational health psychology
Investigating semantic control in amnestic mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia
Authors: Piai Vitória
Published: February 2025

Individuals in the preclinical stage of Alzheimer's disease (amnestic mild cognitive impairment [aMCI] and mild dementia) primarily exhibit episodic memory deficits, while the presence of semantic control impairments remains understudied. To explore semantic control and white matter connectivity in individuals with aMCI and mild dementia, we assessed semantic control deficits, through a word-picture verification task, and integrity of language-relevant ventral pathways, utilizing fixel-based analysis, adhering to a preregistered protocol. We found that individuals with aMCI and mild dementia exhibited greater semantic interference compared to matched controls. No significant group differences were observed in fixel metrics of the white matter pathways. The extent to which reduced white matter integrity might lead to weakened semantic control remains unclear.
Exploring change in word reading accuracy as a predictor of oral reading fluency above concurrent word reading accuracy
Authors: Edwards Ashley , Gutiérrez Nuria , Petscher Yaacov , Catts Hugh W.
Published: February 2025

Purpose: Individual differences in oral reading fluency exist beyond what can be explained byindividual differences in word reading accuracy. Yet there are still many unknowns about what contributes to these differences. The purpose of this study was to explore whether change in word reading accuracy from fall to winter explained additional variance in winter oral reading fluency after controlling for winter word reading accuracy.Method: Fall and winter word reading accuracy and winter oral reading fluency data were collected from 215 first grade students and 119 third grade students.Results: Multiple regression showed that change in isolated word reading accuracy from fall to winter was a significant predictor of winter oral reading fluency above concurrent word reading accuracy in both first and third grade. Change in word reading accuracy from fall to winter was negatively associated with fluency after controlling for winter word reading accuracy such that for a given current word reading accuracy score, students were faster readers if they had smaller change from fall to winter.Conclusion: These results suggest that for a given word reading accuracy score, it is more beneficial to reading fluency if they had been consistently achieving at that accuracy level since fall rather than showing large gains from fall. The influence of historical change even after accounting for current scores suggests the importance of early word reading accuracy proficiency in the development of automaticity above simply current accuracy levels. Future research is needed to better understand the mechanisms underlying this association.
Deciding to simulate: Cognitive mechanisms of predicting the decisions of others
Authors: Stuchlý Erik , Bavard Sophie , Gluth Sebastian
Published: February 2025

People often rely on simulating the other person’s state of mind when trying to understand and predict their behaviour. Likewise, converging evidence suggests similar cognitive and neural processes are engaged when making decisions for ourselves and when predicting the decisions of others, pointing towards mental simulation as the underlying mechanism of prediction. In this study, we tested this hypothesis directly, leveraging the fact that, under the simulation hypothesis, any predictions made with a biased decision-making process should also be biased. We first induced a bias in participant’s risk perception by adapting them to contexts with high or low risks, and then asked them to predict decisions of a risk-seeking and risk-averse agent in a mediumrisk context. Our findings provide partial support for the simulation hypothesis; the adaptation manipulation resulted in biased predicted decisions, suggesting that these predictions were made with participants’ own (biased) decision-making system. Surprisingly, this behavioural effect only emerged during predictions for a risk-averse, but not risk-seeking agent. Modeling predictions with the drift-diffusion model suggested that the prediction bias mapped onto a group difference in the risk tendency parameter when predicting for the risk-averse, but not risk-seeking agent. Furthermore, participants’ risk tendency when deciding for themselves correlated with predicted behaviour of the risk-averse, but not risk-seeking agent, suggesting the perceived similarity of the other agent as a mediating factor. Altogether, our findings support the view that people engage in simulating others’ decisions with their own mind, but also suggest that the perceived similarity with the other person may determine their prediction strategy.
Brain Mapping with MRI: Revisiting Social Interaction Data from Rauchbauer et al. (2019)
Authors: Parenchuk Anzhelika , Sun Siqi
Published: February 2025

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) measures blood oxygenation level-dependent (BOLD) changes, enabling non-invasive mapping of brain activity. This re-analysis of Rauchbauer et al. (2019) investigated neural activation during human-to-human and human-to-robot interaction. The study partially replicated previous findings, confirming activation in the temporoparietal junction (TPJ) during human interaction. However, activation in the hypothalamus and amygdala, associated with social motivation, was not replicated. No significant contrast in activation was observed in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), consistent with the original results.Re-analysis is crucial for validation, as differences in preprocessing methods, including alignment, motion correction, normalization, and statistical mapping, can influence outcomes. The findings highlight the need for further research to understand the factors affecting hypothalamus and amygdala activity in social interaction. OpenNeuro provides accessible datasets supporting reproducibility and transparency, while statistical parametric mapping (SPM) in MATLAB enables rigorous fMRI data analysis. By reinforcing knowledge on mentalizing regions and revealing inconsistencies in social motivation networks, this study contributes to advancing functional neuroimaging research.
Domain-Specific Career Aspirations, Motivation, and Achievement in Math and Reading Across Adolescence
Authors: Graf Elisabeth , Kuhn Joerg Tobias , McElvany Nele
Published: February 2025

The formation of career aspirations is an essential developmental task in adolescence. During this stage, young people often face educational and vocational decisions that involve choosing areas of specialization, such as mathematics or language arts. While motivational beliefs (self-concept, interest, or related constructs such as intrinsic motivation) and achievement have been identified as important predictors of math- and reading-related career aspirations, less is known about (1) how career aspirations in these domains evolve, (2) whether associations to motivational beliefs change and (3) whether domain-specific career aspirations themselves predict future motivational beliefs and achievement (i.e., recursive effects). Based on expectancy-value theory and dimensional comparison theory, this study used longitudinal data from adolescents in Germany (N = 8,289) to evaluate the stability, trajectories, and predictors of math- and reading-related career aspirations. Second, we investigated whether within- and cross-domain associations with motivational beliefs change over time and if career aspirations predict future motivational beliefs and achievement. We observed increasing stability of domain-specific career aspirations and slight increases in reading- and math-related career aspirations from adolescence (age 13) to young adulthood (age 21). Associations between intrinsic motivation and reading-related career aspirations were stronger at 16 compared to age 13. Further, cross-lagged panel models revealed partial support for effects from career aspirations to motivational beliefs measured two years later. The results underline adolescence as a critical period for career development and have implications for career counseling and domain-specific specializations during adolescence.
Pengaruh Pengawasan Dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pada Kantor Kementerian Agama Kota Jakarta Barat
Authors: Dwianto Anom , Ruminta Darkiman
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kantor Kementerian Agama Kota Jakarta Barat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui tingkat pengawasan dan disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan kuantitatif statistik dengan populasi pegawai Kantor Kementerian Agama Kota Jakarta Barat. Data yang digunakan yaitu data primer dengan menyebar kuesioner kepada pegawai dan analisis data menggunakan uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji normalitas, uji multikolineritas, uji heteroskedasitisas, uji regresi linier berganda, uji t, uji F, dan uji koefisien determinasi secara parsial dan simultan. Dari hasil penelitian secara parsial untuk variabel pengawasan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai dengan nilai signifikansi 0,005 < 0,05 atau hipotesis diterima, sedangkan untuk variabel disiplin kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai dengan nilai signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05 atau hipotesis diterima. Secara simultan variabel pengawasan dan variabel disiplin kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai dengan nilai signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05 dan variabel bebas berpengaruh terhadap variabel Y sebesar 56,8%.
Pengaruh Likuiditas Dan Solvabilitas Terhadap Profitabilitas Pada Perusahaan Sektor Industri Barang Konsumsi Yang Terdaftar Di BEI Periode 2020-2023
Authors: Zainati Rismania , Zahra Zahra
Published: February 2025

Industri barang konsumsi merupakan salah satu dari sub sektor perusahaan manufaktur. Fokus dari industri ini adalah menyediakan berbagai barang yang menjadi kebutuhan dasar konsumen. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisa faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi profitabilitas pada perusahaan sektor barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Variabel independen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah likuiditas dan solvabilitas, dan profitabilitas sebagai variabel dependen. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan sektor barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2020-2023. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 25 perusahaan yang diambil dengan teknik purposive sampling. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder yang bersumber dari laporan keuangan tahunan masing-masing perusahaan yang diambil melalui website BEI. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linear berganda dengan menggunakan SPSS 25. Hasil pada penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan likuiditas dan solvabilitas berpengaruh terhadap profitabilitas, secara parsial likuiditas berpengaruh positif terhadap profitabilitas, dan secara parsial solvabilitas berpengaruh positif terhadap profitabilitas.
Germans Abroad? Danube Swabians and the Plurality of Diasporic Possibilities
Authors: Cercel Cristian
Published: February 2025

This article engages with the history of the so-called Danube Swabians from the eighteenth century up to the present as a history of multiple diasporic possibilities. Showing how the Danube Swabian case complicates fixed understandings of homeland and host-state, the article also makes the case that the history of Germans abroad—especially of Germans in the Southeast of Europe—should be released from the tight analytical straitjacket of the German nation-state and/or of the host-states in the Southeast of Europe. A closer look at the migration processes underlying and informing Danube Swabian identifications reveals that the homeland has only at times been imagined as the German nation-state and that several other regional entities and nation-states have been considered potential homelands and points of reference. Moreover, the ‘return’ to the Federal Republic of Germany did not unmake the diaspora. Hence, this article invites a reassessment of the frames of reference typically used for engaging with Germans abroad in the past and in the present. It indicates that diasporic analyses should think of key characteristics of the diasporic condition, such as orientation to the homeland and representations of dispersion, as elastic and in flux.
How Residual Stresses are Measured: An Overview
Authors: Cernatescu Iuliana , Pineault James
Published: February 2025

Residual stress is generally defined as the stress that is retained in equilibrium in a body or material after manufacturing or processing operations or component usage in the absence of any external forces. This article provides an overview of residual stress measurement methods, including diffraction-based, piezo-spectroscopic/Raman, mechanical, ultrasound, and magnetic techniques. It includes a discussion of measurement planning and execution considerations.
Reuse of Spilled-Out Metal Powder from LMD in Making Hybrid Mining Tools
Authors: Kurapati Varun Kumar , Phani M. Kalyan
Published: February 2025

Enhanced mining tool performance is achieved through the use of reclaimed NiCrBSi-WC powders in laser metal deposition. Collection, analysis, and reuse of spilled powder lowers production costs and reduces environmental impact.
Characteristics of Communication through Online Social Networks in Central Public Institutions in Romania
Authors: Strempel Christian-Gabriel , Briciu Victor-Alexandru
Published: February 2025

This paper examines how central public institutions in Roma­nia use social media to communicate with citizens. The study investigates how these institutions use Facebook to engage with their target audienc­es and what factors influence the number of followers they have. The re­search methodology involves examining the activity of the Facebook pag­es of these institutions. The findings reveal significant differences in fan en­gagement across different pages. Moreover, post types and frequency do not have a high impact on page growth compared to the number of shares. The results highlight that although there is a communication plan in place by the central public administration in Romania, there is no uniform com­munication across the ministries.
Transforming Logistics Within Modern Business Processes
Authors: Radosavljević Slavica , Grgurović Biljana , Milutinović Jelena , Veličković Stevan
Published: February 2025

The evolution of logistics within modern business processes is a pivotal factor in achieving success and attaining a competitive edge. Le­veraging available technologies and data opens up significant opportuni­ties, primarily centered around more precise and efficient forecasting, plan­ning, and execution of logistics operations. Adopting a proactive approach in the logistics process involves foreseeing customer needs, identifying ave­nues for enhancement, and clearly formulating solutions before customers articulate their requirements. This proactive stance is crucial for cultivating enduring customer relationships, amplifying sales, and elevating the over­all customer experience.

Various facets of this transformation seamlessly intertwine and mutually reinforce one another, underscored by the potential advantages they offer businesses, including heightened visibility, cost savings, and operational ef­ficiency. This paper investigates pivotal aspects, notably process automa­tion, cutting-edge solutions, autonomous technologies, sustainability ini­tiatives, collaborative efforts, and interconnection among diverse compa­nies. Additionally, we explore the significance of predictive analytics cou­pled with adaptive strategies, emphasizing the imperative of adapting to emerging trends in logistics-based systems.
Circular Approach as an Alternative for Escalating Constraints in the Agri-Food System: A Case Study for Livestock Farms in Albania
Authors: Marku Dorjan , Mero Gjergji , Minga Aldona
Published: February 2025

The circular economy approach in the agri-food sector can lead to increased efficiency, food security, reduction of food loss and waste and offer opportunities for increasing the economic value. The study provides an overview of farmer’s knowledge and awareness of the concept of circularity and the level of implementation in Albania, aiming to assess the potential of a circular economy approach in livestock production. Through a combi­nation of qualitative and quantitative research, farmer’s perceptions of the importance of specific circular practices were analyzed. The study highlight­ed the importance of circularity in optimizing resource utilization, reducing waste, and contributing to a regenerative and resilient food system. Besides, the results evidenced the need to address the lack of knowledge and educa­tion in sustainable agriculture.
Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development in Developing Countries
Authors: Gashi Silvana
Published: February 2025

This study employs a comprehensive literature review as a meth­odological approach to investigate the relationship between entrepreneur­ship and sustainable development in developing countries. Through aca­demic works, policy documents, and empirical studies, the paper seeks to synthesize existing knowledge and differ patterns, gaps, and key insights. Key themes explored include the role of entrepreneurial innovation, the im­pact of small and medium enterprises, and the influence of policy frame­works on fostering sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems. Additionally, this study examines challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs in navigating the complex landscape of developing economies. Through this methodological lens, this study aims to contribute a synthesized body of knowledge that informs future research directions and guides practical in­terventions. By consolidating the existing literature, this paper aims to offer a foundation for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to formulate evidence-based strategies that exploit the potential of entrepreneurship for sustainable development in the context of developing countries.
O debate acerca da Unidade Teórico-Prática
Authors: Eduardo Luis Couto  , Mabel Mascarenhas Torrres
Published: February 2025

O artigo apresenta reflexões sobre as tratativas relativas à unidade teórico-prática constitutiva do Serviço Social. Trata-se de pesquisa bibliográfica, realizada em 2020, em periódicos da área do Serviço Social, abrangendo a produção da segunda década do século XXI. A leitura analítica dos artigos publicados possibilitou identificar que há tendências na apresentação do referido debate, destacando: as relações entre a dimensão da teoria e da metodologia; o estágio supervisionado como elemento estruturante da formação, bem como a possibilidade de aproximação ao cotidiano de trabalho de assistentes sociais; e as expressões da unidade teórico-prática no trabalho desenvolvido por assistentes sociais nas políticas sociais. Em que pese a importância dos estudos sobre a referida unidade, nota-se que o volume de artigos publicados ainda é pouco expressivo se comparado a outras publicações que tomam o Serviço Social como objeto de investigação.
COMPLEXIDADE DA ANÁLISE DE PADRÕES SOCIAIS
Authors: Dos Santos Gomes de Matos Costa Maíra , Abreu Vasconcelos Laércia
Published: February 2025

O Transtorno do Espectro do Autismo (TEA) é caracterizado por déficits em interações sociais, de comunicação e excessos em comportamentos repetitivos e interesses restritos. Estudos sugerem que pessoas adultas no espectro autista, não diagnosticadas na infância, podem desenvolver classes de operantes adaptativos que mascaram dificuldades sociocomunicativas, fenômeno denominado de camuflagem. Os padrões de comportamento podem resultar em inclusão social e comorbidades, como ansiedade e depressão. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar um estudo de caso clínico e análise conceitual de comportamentos observados no ambiente natural, relativos ao TEA, utilizando a análise funcional, com princípios da análise do comportamento. Uma análise histórica e situacional possibilita intervir em padrões de comportamento que resultam em sofrimento, com metas terapêuticas de mudanças comportamentais sem impacto negativo individual e social. A partir da Terapia Analítico-Comportamental, um caso clínico de uma jovem autista mostrou o desenvolvimento de padrões de comportamentos sociais, com reversão de comorbidades.
SOSIALISASI LITERASI EKOSISTEM PESISIR PADA SMA/SMK DI KOTA TANJUNGPINANG, KEPULAUAN RIAU
Authors: Amelia Karla , Apriadi Tri , Ramdhani Nida Mardhiyah , Akhmad Dhanar Syahrizal , Nugraha Tito Aria
Published: February 2025

Wilayah pesisir dan laut Indonesia kaya akan keanekaragaman hayati, mencakup ekosistem seperti mangrove, padang lamun, dan terumbu karang, yang memiliki peran penting dalam mendukung ekonomi dan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Di Provinsi Kepulauan Riau, wilayah laut yang mencapai 96% dari total wilayahnya menyimpan keanekaragaman laut yang tinggi. Ekosistem pesisir memiliki peranan yang sangat penting bagi manusia. Namun, kegiatan manusia banyak yang menyebabkan kerusakan ekosistem. Sosialisasi ekosistem pesisir di sekolah sebagai upaya untuk dapat membantu meningkatkan kesadaran generasi muda akan pentingnya pengetahuan tentang ekosistem pesisir dan memotivasi mereka untuk terlibat dalam pengelolaan ekosistem secara berkelanjutan. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa SMA/SMK tentang konsep dasar ekosistem pesisir, ancaman yang dihadapi dan langkah-langkah untuk menjaga keberlanjutannya melalui sosialisasi berupa presentasi melalui paparan materi dan diskusi interaktif. Evaluasi dilakukan dengan membandingkan jawaban benar siswa berdasarkan pre-test dan post-test. Hasil perbandingan pre-test dan post-test menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan jawaban benar yang dijawab oleh siswa-siswi SMAN 6 Tanjungpinang, SMKN 5 Tanjungpinang, dan SMA Islam de Green Camp. Pentingnya hasil pengabdian ini terletak pada peningkatan literasi dan pemahaman ekosistem pesisir bagi siswa SMA/SMK, yang dapat menjadi model sosialisasi berulang ke sekolah-sekolah lain.
STRATEGI PEMASARAN MADU KELULUT (TRIGONA) SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF PELUANG USAHA MASYARAKAT DALAM MENDUKUNG PRODUK UNGGULAN DESA PENAGA
Authors: Afriyadi Afriyadi , Vadarian Muhammad Mariq , Rusna Wa , Resmaliana Reza
Published: February 2025

Kandungan gizi dan manfaat kesehatan madu lebah tanpa sengat yang dibuat oleh lebah Trigona menjadikannya sebagai produk lokal yang menjanjikan bagi UMKM di Desa Penaga, Kecamatan Teluk Bintan, Kabupaten Bintan. Agar dapat bersaing di pasar yang lebih besar, UMKM tersebut harus mengatasi sejumlah kendala, terutama yang terkait dengan identifikasi produk dan taktik pemasaran. Dengan menggunakan teknik yang lebih canggih dan kekinian, program ini bertujuan untuk membantu UMKM Madu Lebah Tanpa Sengat dalam meningkatkan identitas merek dan mengembangkan pemasaran produk. Metode yang digunakan meliputi wawancara mendalam dengan pemilik UMKM dan partisipasi aktif dalam kegiatan pendampingan, seperti pembuatan logo baru, desain ulang kemasan, sertifikasi halal, serta pelatihan pemasaran digital menggunakan media sosial. Peningkatan penjualan dan citra produk, serta daya tarik konsumen, merupakan hasil dari pendampingan tersebut. Penggunaan media sosial dan penciptaan identitas produk yang kuat dapat membantu UMKM menjadi lebih kompetitif dan meningkatkan ekonomi lokal, seperti yang ditunjukkan oleh program ini.
ПОРІВНЯЛЬНИЙ АНАЛІЗ ПОКАЗНИКІВ ФІЗИЧНОЇ ПІДГОТОВЛЕНОСТІ РЕГБІСТІВ ЗА ІГРОВИМИ АМПЛУА
Authors: КОЗІНА Жаннета
Published: February 2025

У роботі представлений порівняльний аналіз показників рівня  фізичної підготовленості нападників збірної команди України U-18 з регбі та збірної команди Харківської області. Зростаюча конкуренція на вітчизняній спортивній арені висуває значні вимоги до рівня фізичної підготовленості як окремих гравців у регбі, так і команд в цілому. На сучасному етапі розвитку спортивних ігор актуальним постає питання відмінностей фізичної підготовки спортсменів залежно від їхнього ігрового амплуа. Так, суттєвим показником ефективності змагальної діяльності нападників у регбі є високий рівень їхньої фізичної підготовленості. Аналіз цих аспектів сприятиме підвищенню рівня фізичної підготовленості окремих гравців,  так і команди загалом.  Отже, метою статті є порівняння силових показників фізичної підготовленості нападників різної спортивної кваліфікації у регбі. Для досягнення поставленої мети було проведено педагогічне спостереження за рівнем розвитку силових здібностей нападників збірної команди України U-18 з регбі та збірної команди Харківської області. Даними для визначення рівня силової підготовленості кваліфікованих нападників двох команд слугували результати п’яти тестів, що найчастіше використовуються для оцінювання рівня фізичної підготовленості спортсменів у різновидах регбі. Порівняльний аналіз рівня фізичної підготовленості нападників засвідчив, що за усіма показниками спортсмени  Слобожанщини переважали нападників збірної команди України U-18. Загалом отримані дані адекватно відображають рівень силової підготовленості нападників зазначених команд, а отже, свідчать, що застосовані силові тести прямо або опосередковано віддзеркалюють ступінь готовності нападників обох команд до змагальної діяльності.
Genocidal politics: Incidents of war
Authors: Roy Suparna
Published: February 2025

Genocidal rape involves systematic sexual violence inflicted by one group on individuals whose identities are deemed peripheral by the oppressors. This orchestrated gender-based violence intersects with wartime narratives when viewed through a feminist lens, highlighting how 'bodies' are analyzed and constructed within these contexts. The existence of power as Gayatri C. Spivak puts it “Power is nothing if not opposed to what it is not…make the latter’s form of expression concretely possible”. The power dynamics surrounding body politics encompass the ethical, ontological, and socio-cultural dimensions of marked body parts. The concept of "the politics of the vagina" is not merely a rhetorical exaggeration but a colonized perspective on what "vaginas should not represent." Genocidal rape in wartime reveals how bodies are situated within the cultural framework of phallocentric power and control. Since wars are waged over bodies, including their ontological essence, body politics and their metaphysical representations become products of patriarchy. When viewed through a queer-feminist perspective, the portrayal of bodies challenges traditional notions of identity and physicality. As Judith Butler argues in Gender Trouble, bodies are merely words, and identities are imposed constructs shaped by specific contexts. Henceforth, my paper shall present how the genocidal rape committed by the war heroes during Kashmior and Bangladesh war stories.
An analysis of the Post-COVID-19 work environment and the return to work of IT employees
Authors: Devarakonda Udaya Bhaskar , Patro Chandra Sekhar , Katta Rama Mohana Rao
Published: February 2025

Many businesses have implemented work-from-home (WFH) practices in compliance with public health standards as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. There has been an increase in people adapting to remote work environments as a result of the pandemic and WFH-related policies; however, there has also been a rise in individuals who are eager to return to work (RTW) environments. The study aims to assess the employee’s opinion toward the post-COVID-19 state and return-to-work environment in the US and analyze the influence of demographic factors on the return-to-work scenario. The findings reveal that the employees have a favorable view of the work-from-home environment compared to the return-to-work scenario in the post-COVID-19 environment. To achieve the expected individual and organisational benefits of hybrid work, employers are expected to provide support and ﬂexibility and redesign the physical and digital workplaces to ﬁt the new and diverse needs of employees. The research findings help businesses take the appropriate measures that encourage employees to return to a physical work environment and to better understand the experiences IT employees have had with embracing remote work.
The importance of leadership communication in overseeing community-based tourism in Purwabakti Village, Indonesia
Authors: Mardiansyah Iis
Published: February 2025

This study aims to identify the role of leadership communication in increasing community participation, facilitating coordination between stakeholders, and resolving conflicts in community-based tourism management in Purwabakti Village. This study used a qualitative approach with a data collection method using focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. The results showed that BUMDes leaders used various communication strategies, including interpersonal dialog, group communication, and social media, to increase community participation. Leaders have also organized socialization and education programs to increase public understanding and involvement in tourism. Coordination between stakeholders is facilitated through efficient communication mechanisms such as business plans, formal meetings, and the use of technology such as WhatsApp groups. Conflict resolution is carried out through mediation, negotiation, and persuasion approaches, with transparent and open communication being the key to building trust and preventing conflict escalation. This study emphasizes the importance of leadership communication in creating a collaborative environment that supports the development of community-based tourism in Purwabakti Village. Recommendations were made to improve leaders' communication skills, expand training programs, and strengthen the use of communication technology to improve effective and sustainable tourism management.
Development of low-cost IoT monitoring for system precision farming in a broiler house
Authors: Saraz Jairo Alexander Osorio , Vega Felipe Andrés Obando , Ríos Ana Paola Montoya , Cadavid Veronica Gonzalez
Published: February 2025

Precision farming uses modern production technologies and techniques that impact farming processes and practices, contributing to the sustainability of the production process. Conventional farming production is highly inefficient in terms of resource management and has a high associated environmental impact, and production techniques such as precision farming are needed because of the increased demand for food. Nevertheless, the equipment and tools used are usually expensive, reducing the opportunities for small and medium producers. Therefore, a low-cost open-source agriculture IoT tool for monitoring animal production facilities was developed. The tool was integrated with three devices for measuring internal and external environmental conditions and for monitoring physiological and behavioural animal variables via a low-cost thermal camera. The external module sends the data wirelessly to the internal modules via the ESP-Now communication protocol. The measurements of all devices are stored in microSD and sent wirelessly via the MQTT communication protocol through the open-source message broker Eclipse Mosquitto. The developed sensor network was tested in the monitoring of broiler production. The environmental and physiological conditions of the birds were monitored in three production cycles, allowing the analysis of the relationships between the degree of thermal comfort and the weight gain of the animals, among other variables. The developed sensor network provides information of productive and scientific interest and can be used to support decision-making and technique processes in farming production in real time.