bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Family and children in the system of the student’s values
Authors: Zimovina Elena , Khramova Marina
Published: September 2024

Introduction. This paper is devoted to identifying the role of family and children in the value system of Kaliningrad university students. This aspect is important both in connection with the current demographic situation, as well as with the decision to declare 2024 the Year of the Family in Russia.

Materials and methods. In 2023, a survey was conducted among students of Kaliningrad universities, which was attended by 241 people aged 18-24 years. The questionnaire consisted of six “open” questions. Students were asked to give their own definition of the concept of “values”; to name the most significant values; to describe the ideal family model; to determine the role of children in general and in their own life strategies; to explain the reasons for wanting or not wanting to have children. This type of survey was designated as an express interview. The methodological basis of the study was the concept of demographic well-being, according to which demographic processes must be considered simultaneously at the macro and micro levels. In this research, the focus was on the micro level.

Results. The study revealed that the majority of respondents perceive values as basic attitudes that define a person’s life, are expressed in spiritual and material things and are passed on to the next generations. The most important values are recognized as family, friendship, money, love, freedom and health. Talking about the ideal family, the survey participants described the relationships they would like to see in the family. Only a few people consider the ideal families in which they grew up and live. The majority of respondents intend to have children in the future, although some make a reservation that there must be appropriate conditions for this. At the same time, a significant proportion of young people were identified who expressed a fundamental reluctance to have children.

Discussion. Based on the conducted research, it was revealed that the family is the most significant category in the students’ value system. The ideal is a complete family without financial problems, whose members live in an environment of mutual understanding, support and love. For most respondents, children seem to be a necessary part of the family. Some survey participants expressed unwillingness to perform parental functions. The conducted research has demonstrated the importance of analyzing demographic processes at the micro level, that is, from a human perspective, taking into account his values and life attitudes.
Improving demographic potential of rural territories for ensuring their socio-economic development (exemplified by the Novosibirsk region)
Authors: Vavilova Asya , Masalova Yuliya , Petukhova Svetlana
Published: September 2024

Introduction. The article considers opportunities to improve demographic potential as a critical factor influencing the socio-economic development of rural areas.

Materials and methods. To study the actual demographic situation in the Novosibirsk region and the regions of the Siberian Federal District, statistical analysis methods were used - index, tabular methods, etc. The empirical basis for this was the data of the Federal State Statistics Service, including the Territorial Authority for the Novosibirsk Region, on demographic processes in the Novosibirsk region for the 2010-2023 period (population size, structure, natural increase, migration increase, migration balance, total population growth rate, birth and death rate, average life expectancy).

To analyze the implementation of the strategy for sustainable development of rural areas in the Russian Federation, a retrospective method was used, with the help of which the persistence of negative demographic trends in rural areas was shown.

To work out recommendations for the development of corporate social policy directions for large organizations of the agro-industrial complex, the authors relied on strategic and systemic analysis methods to identify the potential and develop measures of corporate social policy of agricultural producers in the Novosibirsk region.

Results. Consideration of the all-Russian situation regarding the development of rural areas showed that it is necessary to pay more attention to the development of the demographic potential of these territories. At the level of the Novosibirsk region, an analysis of the legislative framework allowed us to conclude that it is necessary to actively attract young people to rural areas, retaining them in agricultural enterprises, providing efficient employment and at the same time promoting the socio-economic development of rural areas.

Discussion. Ensuring sustainable development of rural areas is impossible without solving demographic problems based on a regional demographic policy considering the interests of young rural families, and corporate demographic policy implementation at the level of agricultural enterprises.
Integration policy regarding foreign migrants: Institutional aspects
Authors: Osadchaya Galina , Ledeneva Viktoriya , Yudina Tatyana
Published: September 2024

Introduction. The relevance of this research is due to the need to develop an integration policy in Russia as an integral part of migration policy aimed at incorporating immigrants into the main social institutions. Intense migration flows with the absence of clear actors involved in integration policies, lead to the ethnic enclaves emergence, migrants isolation and other negative phenomena, which in their turn generate negative attitude towards migrants on the part of the local population. The purpose of the research is to single out the immigration policy time frame, which would correspond to particular models of external migrants integration into the Russian society, to analyze models of migrants integration in the context of public migration policy from 1992 up to now, and work out recommendations to formulate the migrants integration policy.

Materials and methods. The research methods used are theoretical analysis of the text of regulatory legal acts, scholarly literature, comparison and analogy methods, comparative legal and statistical approaches, and qualitative analysis of documents as a specific sociological method.

Results. Based on the analysis of various models of migrant integration proposed by domestic and foreign scholars, the author’s typology is given as the foundation to identify stages and characterize types of the real integration models. The need to improve migration processes management in the field of integration policy is substantiated, and steps to form an adequate integration model are identified.

Conclusions. By now, a considerable amount of work has been done in the Russian Federation to create a system of sociocultural immigrant integration. However, integration policy is not yet sound enough; no federal law is adopted to adequately regulate relevant social relations.
Self-preservation practices of the population
Authors: Nazarova Inna
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Based on the available data, the main practices of self-preservation behavior of the population 15 years and older are studied. An individual’s self-preservation behavior is considered in two main areas: everyday life - behavior for preventing illness and during illness (contacting a medical professional).

Materials and methods. State statistics data were used as an empirical basis; results of selective monitoring of the population’s health status for the period from 2019 to 2023; database of the Russian Monitoring of Economics and Health (RLMS-HSE) for the period from 1994 to 2022. The data made it possible to consider the problem of self-preservation behavior in dynamics and in the context of socio-demographic groups.

Results. In Russia, there are few people with a high commitment to a healthy life: 7.0% of men and 10.9% of women. Few people eat enough fruits and vegetables every day: 14.2% of the population (2022 - 12.0%), rural population - 15.9%, urban population - 13.6%. There are regional differences in the consumption of fruits and vegetables, which may be related to the availability and eating habits of the population.

In some types of behavior, people began to behave more responsibly. The majority of the population (68.8%) do not smoke and have not smoked before; 12.3% have quit smoking. For women, the dynamics have not changed over 26 years, but men began to smoke 18.6% less. Alcohol consumption has decreased significantly; representatives of the 35-54 year old group (every tenth) consume it more often. Positive dynamics in physical activity; currently, more than half of citizens are systematically involved in physical culture and sports - 56.8% (according to the Ministry of Sports). In case of health problems, one third of Russians (37.8% of men and 39.5% of women) went to a polyclinic, to a doctor, the majority treated themselves, the situation worsened with the onset of the pandemic in 2020.

Conclusion. In general, the behavior of the population for the purpose of health prevention has a positive trend, but remains at a low level and cannot make a significant contribution to improving the health of the population. At the same time, population activity during the period of illness also remains at a low level, and there is no positive dynamics. Against the backdrop of increasing morbidity, more than half of citizens do not consult a doctor during illness and engage in self-treatment.
Decentralized major renovation funds’ accumulation: Aspect of stakeholder interactions
Authors: Tkachenko Irina , Chechulin Ivan
Published: September 2024

Introduction. The purpose of this study is a systematic analysis of the stakeholder relations on the issue of the formation and management of decentralized capital repair funds. The high social significance of capital repairs of residential real estate, coupled with a high degree of wear and tear, determines the need for coordinated and effective stakeholder interaction, the involvement of public authorities in co-financing expenses and the development of effective mechanisms for the rational allocation of funds from decentralized capital repair funds formed in special accounts in banking organizations and protecting them from inflationary processes.

Materials and methods. The authors explore institutional factors in the implementation of major renovations of apartment buildings, identify the key stakeholders of these processes, their interests and risks, and reveal the presence of an agency problem. Based on statistical data and regulations, the authors conduct economic modeling of the formation of a decentralized capital repair fund using the example of an existing homeowners' association, and calculate target indicators for the efficiency of capital repair fund management.

Results. The conducted research revealed inconsistency of the current management approaches and the impossibility of forming major overhaul funds in sufficient size to replace elevator equipment after the shelf life expiry without external financing. The authors conduct a study of the agency problem that arises when managing funds placed in special accounts for major overhaul, and identify the presence of informal institutional factors that prevent the formation of a "mature real estate owner".

Discussion. Based on the results of the study, the authors proposed regulatory measures that could positively affect the effectiveness of relations on the issue of formation and management of decentralized capital repair funds. In addition to regulatory measures, the authors consider it necessary to involve municipal deputies in awareness-raising activities aimed at creating a “mature property owner.” The scientific novelty of this study consists in the development of management and regulation methods for the formation of decentralized capital repair funds on the basis of the synthesis of stakeholder and institutional approaches.
Modern pension paradigm in Europe
Authors: Molina Oscar , Yarin Vyacheslav , Lvova Maya , Yuzvovich Larisa
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Pension systems are a key element of social protection for the elderly. They are designed to provide senior citizens with stable income not from work. However, pension systems currently being developed in Europe are increasingly exposing the working-age population to the risk of poverty in old age. The European pension paradigm strives for an adequate level of pension payments and builds financial protection against poverty, while the future evolution of wages and prices remains unknown for Europe as a whole.

Methods. Scientific research is based on general and special methods of scientific cognition. In the process of forming the concept of the scientific article, modern scientific methods of studying economic and social phenomena were used, including methods of system-structural, functional, factorial and comparative analysis, as well as categorical, logical and structural analysis and synthesis, detailing and generalization, grouping and comparison, identification of cause-and-effect relationships. The authors proceed from an understanding of the scientific hypothesis of reforming the pension system, which ensures long-term investment by the working-age population with income in the future. The empirical base of the study was made up of current data from cross-country comparative studies of Europe in terms of typology of state pension systems.

Results. Based on the functional method of cognition, the authors of the scientific article systematize the main types of state pension systems of the European Union, representing the complex content of the indicator value of pension payments. It is noted that in the context of reforming the pension systems of the European Union countries, the reorganization of the functional and ideological components of pension provision, aimed at protecting consumers of pension savings, makes it possible to increase the socio-economic standard of living. Although EU pension systems differ in many respects, they all have one common problem - finding ways to maintain the financial sustainability of the budgetary system while paying pensions in the long term against the backdrop of an aging population and the problem of increasing the ratio of pensioners to the working-age population.
The levels of digital inequality: Features of the impact in the Ural federal district
Authors: Chizhov A.
Published: September 2024

Introduction. Access to information, digital products and services contributes to reducing barriers in individual’s interaction with state, organizations, and other individuals, also providing opportunities for human development. The author assesses the digital inequality level of the constituent entities of the Ural Federal District.

Materials and methods. Theoretically, the research is based on the concept of three levels of digital inequality, according to which inequality can be manifested at the level of access to Internet and information and communication technologies; at the level of the users’ digital skills and competencies; at the level of benefits obtained from the use of digital technologies and impacting individual life chances. The materials used are: statistical data of the Russian information society development monitoring, research on the digital literacy of the Russian population, conducted by the Analytical Center of the National Agency for Financial Research, the Russian Association of Electronic Communications, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation and the National Research University “Higher School of Economics”, as well as the results of an expert survey conducted by the author in 2023 with state civil servants of the Sverdlovsk region and employees of “Electronic government operator”, the state budgetary institution of the Sverdlovsk region.

Results. The article reveals the specific features of digital inequality of the entities of the Ural Federal District. The geographical features of the region paradoxically affects the digital inequality level. The more compactly located territories of the Sverdlovsk, Tyumen and Chelyabinsk regions provide for the appropriate infrastructure with better broadband Internet access. A social consequence of low Internet access in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug is, in part, that not all medical organizations can be connected to the Integrated National Health Information System. In addition, there is no direct correlation between Internet access and digital skills development. On the contrary, remoteness and inaccessibility of territories act as drivers for the development of digital competencies of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug and Yugra residents, who are more efficient in using digital technologies in e-commerce and public services.

Discussions and conclusions. “Bridging the Digital Divide” federal program implementation will increase the information infrastructure availability. Conscious and focused effort is required to improve digital literacy and cyber hygiene of the population.
Investigation of the adsorption performance of aqueous solution of malachite green dye on kaolin clay
Authors: Solmaz Alper
Published: September 2024

In this study, the removal of Malachite green (MG) dye, which has a toxic effect on the aquatic ecosystem, was carried out with kaolin clay, a natural and inexpensive material. In batch adsorption tests, the effects of pH, adsorbent dose, initial dye concentration and contact time were determined. Also, Pseudo first order and Pseudo second order kinetic models and Freundlich, Langmuir and Temkin isotherm models were tested. On the other hand, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analyzes of raw and MG-loaded kaolin clay were performed. According to the results obtained, the most suitable kinetic and isotherm models were determined as Pseudo second order (R2: 0.999) and Freundlich (R2: 0.983), respectively. Additionally, the amount of MG dye removed per unit kaolin (qmax) was calculated as 16.36 mgMG/gkaolin. This study reveals the suitability of using kaolin clay in the adsorption of MG dye.
Siirt ili Şirvan ilçesindeki Hesko kaynak suyunun sulama ve içme suyu kalitesinin mevsimsel değişimlerinin incelenmesi
Authors: Yavuz Veysel Süleyman
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışma, Siirt ili Şirvan ilçesinde bulunan Hesko kaynağının su kalitesinin mevsimsel değişimlerini değerlendirmektedir. 2019/2020 sezonunda gerçekleştirilen düzenli arazi çalışmalarıyla su numuneleri aylık olarak toplanmış ve çeşitli su kalitesi parametreleri analiz edilmiştir. Analiz sonuçları, suyun pH, elektriksel iletkenlik (EC), toplam çözünmüş madde (TDS), kalsiyum (Ca²⁺), magnezyum (Mg²⁺), sodyum (Na⁺), potasyum (K⁺), bikarbonat (HCO₃⁻), karbonat (CO₃²⁻), sülfat (SO₄²⁻), klorür (Cl⁻), florür (F⁻) ve nitrat (NO₃⁻) gibi parametrelerde mevsimsel değişiklikler göstermektedir. Piper diyagramı kullanılarak yapılan hidrokimyasal analiz, suyun büyük ölçüde kalsiyum ve bikarbonat iyonları tarafından kontrol edildiğini ortaya koymuştur. USSL ve Wilcox diyagramları, suyun orta tuzluluk ve düşük sodyum içeriğine sahip olduğunu göstermiştir, bu da sulama için mükemmel bir su kalitesi anlamına gelir. Bu bulgular, Hesko kaynağı suyunun hem içme hem de sulama amacıyla güvenilir bir kaynak olduğunu göstermektedir.
Evaluation of Pore Water Pressure Generation in Sands Containing Kaolin Clay
Authors: Bozyiğit İrem
Published: September 2024

The main aim of this study is to investigate the excess pore water pressure development of clayey sand under dynamic loads using three different models from the literature. For this purpose, stress-controlled dynamic triaxial test were performed on specimens prepared with three different kaolin clay contents (FC=5-15) to measure excess pore water pressure generation at various cyclic stress amplitude ratios. The tests were conducted under an effective confining pressure of 100 kPa. The results were used to obtain excess pore water pressure development of clayey sands under undrained dynamic conditions. Then, the results were compared with three different pore water pressure generation models to update the model coefficients for sands containing kaolin.
Gradyan Güçlendirme Kullanarak Çelik Fiberli Geopolimerin Basınç Dayanımının Tahmini
Authors: Eren Necip Altay
Published: September 2024

Bu makalenin amacı, çelik fiberli Geopolimer Beton'un basınç dayanımını daha hızlı, doğru, ucuz ve zahmetsiz bir şekilde belirlemektir. Geleneksel laboratuvar testlerinin maliyetli olduğu ve zaman aldığı göz önüne alındığında, yapay zekâ uygulamalarının betonun basınç değerinin belirlenmesinde önemli alternatif yöntemlerinden birisi olabilir. Günümüzde yapay zekâ teknolojilerinin hızla gelişmesi, hassas ve hızlı sonuçlar elde edilmesine imkân tanımaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Makine Öğrenimi kullanılarak belirli bir veri seti üzerinden çelik fiberli geopolimer betonun basınç dayanımının tahmin edilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Literatürde bu konuda yapılan önceki çalışmalar incelenerek 84 veriden oluşan bir veri seti hazırlanmış ve analiz için uygun hale getirilmiştir. Veri seti, Gradyan Güçlendirme yöntemi kullanılarak Python programlama diliyle modellenmiş ve analiz edilmiştir. Yapılan çalışma sonucunda R2 değeri 0,9325 olarak elde edilmiştir. Bu sonuçlar, Gradyan Güçlendirme modelinin çelik fiberli geopolimer betonun basınç dayanımını tahmin etmede oldukça başarılı olduğunu göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak, yapay zekâ teknikleri basınç dayanım sonuçlarının daha hızlı tahmin edebilecek ve maliyetleri önemli ölçüde azaltacak imkânlar sunmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın bulguları, inşaat sektöründe gelecekteki araştırma ve uygulamalar için umut verici bir yöntem sunmaktadır.
Deprem Yalıtımlı ve Ankastre Temelli Betonarme Yapıların Performansının TBDY-2018 Kapsamında Kıyaslamalı Olarak Değerlendirmesi
Authors: Yenidoğan Cem
Published: September 2024

Deprem yalıtım teknolojisi, Türkiye'de artan ilgi ve uygulama sayısına paralel olarak yeni inşa edilecek ve mevcut binaların güçlendirilmesinde geleneksel yöntemlere alternatif olarak TBDY-2018 kapsamında sunulan yenilikçi bir teknolojidir. Bu çalışma kapsamında, konut tipi yapılarda kullanılacak olan deprem yalıtım sisteminin tasarım parametreleri deprem yer hareketinin özelliklerine bağlı olarak yarattığı etkiler zaman tanım alanında gerçekleştirilen doğrusal olmayan elastik ötesi analizler yardımıyla incelenmiştir. Taban yalıtım sisteminin üstünde yer alan üst yapı aynı oturum planı düşünülerek ankastre temelli olarak tasarlanıp betonarme binalar için yönetmelikte öngörülen asgari koşulların sağlandığı kabulü üzerinden kıyaslanmıştır. Zaman tanım alanında elastik ötesi analizlerde kullanılacak deprem kaydı sayısı, TBDY-2018’e göre belirlenen periyot aralığında ölçeklendirilmiştir. Analizlerde kullanılan taban yalıtımlı ve ankastre temelli binanın yapısal boyutlandırmasında birinci modun hakim olduğu düşünülerek tek serbestlik dereceli sistem seçilen 11 çift deprem kaydı altında incelenmiştir. Deprem yalıtım sisteminin tasarımında kullanılan doğrusal olmayan yük-deplasman çevrimlerinin zarfı nominal parametrelerine göre belirlenmiştir. Deprem yalıtımlı binanın üst yapı rijit olarak kabul edilmiş ve tanımlanan diferansiyel denklem takımları çözümlenerek cihazların deplasman kapasitesi ve üst yapının tasarımında kullanılacak olan taban kesme kuvveti belirlenmiştir. Analiz sonuçlarına göre deprem yalıtım sisteminin üst yapıya etkiyen deprem kuvveti ve göreli kat ötelemesi talebinde ciddi oranda bir azalım sağladığı gözlemlenmiştir.
Self-presentation in metaverse environments from a psychological perspective
Authors: Deligöz Eda
Published: September 2024

This research aimed to investigate the psychology-related factors of self-presentation in Metaverse environments using the keywords "Metaverse," "self," "self-presentation," and "psychology." The universe of the research is the research on Metaverse and self-presentation in Turkey and the world between 1902 and 2023 in YÖK National Thesis Center, Google Scholar, ProQuest, ResearchGate databases with the keywords "Metaverse," "self," "self-presentation," "psychology." 39 articles, books, and dissertation materials were selected as the research sample. In the research, a general research trend was revealed by examining the data of the information contained in the articles, books, master's and doctoral theses written about the concepts of "Metaverse" and "self" in the world and in Turkey as a result of the research, it is assumed that self-presentation in the Metaverse will occur through luxury consumption, new technologies such as avatars and NFT, and with the influence of digital consumer culture.
Exploring mental health through the eyes of physiotherapy students: Revealing knowledge and attitudes towards mental health roles
Authors: Singh Ashutosh , Jha Anand Mohan , Sharma Deepesh
Published: September 2024

The social stigma associated with mental illness leads to a reluctance to seek help and can negatively impact the therapeutic connections between individuals with mental illness and healthcare practitioners. With the rising prevalence of mental health illness, physiotherapy students will encounter a growing number of these patients during their undergraduate education. A cross-sectional online survey was done on undergraduate physiotherapy students using the Mental Health Knowledge Schedule and Mental Illness Clinicians' Attitudes scores. All participants demonstrated moderate knowledge and a favorable attitude toward mental health. Final-year students had more awareness and a better attitude towards mental health than the other students. Physiotherapy undergraduates with clinical experience tend to see psychiatry and individuals with mental illness more positively.
Perceptions of research engagement among teacher educators in Cambodia: An explanatory mixed-methods design
Authors: Ly Sokchea
Published: September 2024

This study aims to understand teacher educators’ perceptions of research engagement in higher education-based teacher education. Integrative insights were gathered from analyzing survey data from 89 teacher educators and conducting semi-structured interviews with subsample 13 informants to explore their perspectives on professional roles and research engagement. This study reveals mixed perceptions of professional roles among teacher educators. While many value the role of a researcher, the teaching role is also significant. Although research is highly esteemed, not all teacher educators actively participate. Many use research to improve their professional practices but may not feel capable of conducting research. They show moderate awareness of the research’s significance in their responsibilities, and research activities are not absent.
Development and initial validation of the online risk-taking scale
Authors: Şengün Afşin Rabia , Doğan Özcan , Öğretir Özçelik Ayşe Dilek
Published: September 2024

This study aims to develop and validate the Online Risk-Taking Scale. Based on the results of expert opinions and a trial application, a 20-item draft form was created. This scale includes 20 questions about behaviors that are considered risky and have been performed in the last six months. The scale was administered to 214 secondary school students as an online questionnaire, and data were collected. Validity and reliability studies were conducted using these final data. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were performed to determine the validity levels of the scale. Cronbach's α coefficient and McDonald's Omega (ω) coefficient were analyzed to assess the reliability levels. The scale demonstrated satisfactory validity and reliability. As a result, a valid and reliable measurement tool that will contribute to the literature by determining the online risk-taking levels of secondary school students has been obtained.
The use of social networks Facebook and Instagram in the digital communication strategy of educational institutions
Authors: Cabyova Ludmila , Matusova Jana Galera , Kubovics Michal
Published: September 2024

This paper focuses on the analysis of educational institutions’ communication on social media, with an emphasis on the individual type of content used by these institutions to increase engagement and interaction with current and potential students. The authors examine how educational institutions tailor their communication content on Facebook and Instagram to meet the expectations and needs of their target audience. The analysis includes content evaluation, frequency of posts, user interaction, and integration of multimedia elements. In our research we focused on private school segment from kindergartens, through primary to secondary schools. The paper also presents an analysis of the differences of communication on different platforms (Facebook and Instagram) and their impact on the digital communication strategy of private schools. The results suggest that despite the increasing popularity of Instagram and higher interaction, educational institutions are communicating more on Facebook.
Policy palette: A spectrum of legal and educational challenges in the political landscape
Authors: Widjaja Gunawan , Pathak Raja , Singh Bhanu Pratap , Kem Deepak , Dreisbach Sharon M. , Al-Kassem A. H. , Singh Chandra Shekhar
Published: September 2024

The creation of points where law, politics and education policies take intersection is a very complex and dynamic environment determined by philosophical shifts, economic problems, and social dynamics. This study dissects various complicated challenges facing the process of the framing of educational policies and their implementation which have become rampant due to the rapid political transformations. The researched evaluation is applied via both qualitative and quantitative methods, including juridical research, case and best practices studies and surveys, with the descriptive nature of the research as the main tool. The heart of the essay is three main themes - the contention between the rigidity of the academic standards and the holistic growth of students, its possible effects when students are too identified with a test-centric approach as their knowledge is sacrificed for their test scores, and the inclusion of rights and protections for underrepresented populations even when faced with a government’s resistance. Similarly, the research examines the perils of creating legislation too quickly, especially, because of unexpected side effects and interpretation conflicts. Findings show profound demographic differentials over districts which implies the designing and implementation of policies need to be modified accordingly. Unless a certain policy brings the best outcomes in the learning process, then nobody should choose it even if it means disrupting student well-being and decreasing their involvement. It is also emblematic of how cross-party cooperation and stakeholders’ understanding are important aspects of fairly dealing with complicated policy environments.
Digital transformation of E-Visa on arrival to support the recovery of the tourism sector in Bali province
Authors: Ichsan Barron , Sugandi Yogi Suprayogi , Sumadinata Widya Setiabudi , Ismanto Slamet Usman
Published: September 2024

Tourism is one of the important sectors that support Indonesia’s economic growth. The tourism sector itself plays a strategic role in increasing the country’s foreign exchange. However, during the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism became one of the most affected sectors. Electronic visa on arrival (e-VOA) is a form of digital transformation in immigration services offered by the Indonesian government to increase the number of tourist arrivals during the recovery of the national economy, especially in the tourism sector, after the Covid-19 pandemic. This study provides an in-depth insight into how e-VOA functions as a digital transformation tool in the immigration and tourism sectors. By exploring the impact of e-VOA implementation, this article contributes to the understanding of how digitalisation can improve the efficiency of administrative processes and support the recovery of the tourism sector in post-pandemic Bali. This study uses qualitative approaches and methods with descriptive analysis techniques to create an objective description of a situation through numbers or statistical data. The results of this study show that e-VOA services effectively contribute to an increase in the number of foreign tourists in Bali. It also has a positive impact on the economic growth of tourism-related businesses in Bali.
Tech titans: Generation Z’s role in the FinTech evolution
Authors: Vinkóczi Tamás , Idziak Ewelina , Tamás Borbála , Kurucz Attila
Published: September 2024

The accessibility of FinTech services is increasing, and their convenience is making them more popular than traditional banks, particularly among Generation Z. The objective of this research is to identify and compare the factors influencing the conscious use of FinTech services among Generation Z members, who are the most active participants in this field of financial technology. The questionnaire based purposive sample consisted of Generation Z students who demonstrated adequate financial literacy and utilized FinTech, and who were learning in a university environment in Hungary and Romania. A sample of 600 respondents was selected for analysis after cleaning the data online. The methodological approach entailed the utilization of covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM). The results indicate that social influence (β = 0.18), consumer attitude (β = 0.53) and facilitating conditions intention (β = 0.11) all have a significant effect on the behavior intention, explaining 49% of the variance. In the context of performance expectation, the effect of facilitating conditions intention is not significant (p = 0.491). The motivation of Generation Z towards fintech solutions is evident in their preference for speed and ease of use. However, in order to reinforce consumer expectations and transfer the necessary experience and attitudes, it may be beneficial for service providers to adopt a partially different strategy in different countries. Generation Z can thus serve as a crucial reference point for the even more discerning expectations of subsequent generations. The findings may inform the formulation of strategies for fintech service providers to better understand customer behavior.
Higher education integrating into the “Belt and Road” economic development and its path selection, taking Kyrgyzstan as an example
Authors: Zhang Guangyan , Xiao Wen , Zaripbekovna Djumabaeva Marina
Published: September 2024

Since its inception in 2013, “The Belt and Road Initiative” has become an important engine driving global economic growth. The initiative has not only promoted infrastructure construction in countries along the Belt and Road but also strengthened financial integration, unimpeded trade, people-to-people exchanges, and policy communication. In this context, higher education, as an important avenue for talent training and scientific and technological innovation, is of great significance to promoting the economic and social development of countries along the Belt and Road. By strengthening academic cooperation with Chinese universities, Kyrgyzstan can enhance its curriculum, adopt advanced teaching methods, and integrate cutting-edge research to foster more skilled labor. In addition, innovation and technology transfer through higher education partnerships can drive sustainable economic growth and diversification. This paper explores the strategic path of integrating higher education into the Belt and Road. Initiative, focusing on academic collaboration, enhancing R&D capabilities, and fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
A comprehensive and in-depth study of the threats faced by smart cities and the countermeasures implemented in their key areas
Authors: Houichi Mehdi , Jaidi Faouzi , Bouhoula Adel
Published: September 2024

A smart city focuses on enhancing and interconnecting facilities and services through digital technology to offer convenient services for both people and businesses. The basic infrastructure of smart cities consists of modern technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and artificial intelligence. These urban areas utilize different networks, such as the Internet and IoT, to share real-time information, improving convenience for the inhabitants. However, the reliance of smart cities on modern technologies exposes them to a range of organized, diverse, and sophisticated cyber threats. Therefore, prioritizing cybersecurity awareness and implementing appropriate measures and solutions are essential to protect the privacy and security of citizens. This study aims to identify cyber threats and their impact on smart cities, as well as the methods and measures required for key areas such as smart government, smart healthcare, smart mobility, smart environment, smart economy, smart living, and smart people. Furthermore, this study seeks to evaluate previous research in this field, establish necessary policies to mitigate these threats, and propose an appropriate model for the infrastructure associated with IT networks in smart cities.
Enhancing organizational commitment through adopting the human resources change leadership role and managing human resources attribution in sustainable enterprises in Vietnam
Authors: Huynh Tam Luong , Diem Pham Thi
Published: September 2024

Despite many investigations concerning antecedents of organizational commitment in the workplace, very few studies so far have analyzed the direct or indirect impact of HR change leadership role on organizational commitment via HR attribution. Therefore, given the reciprocal principle of social exchange theory, attribution theory and signal theory, this study formulated hypotheses and a model to test the relationships between included variables by employing the mixed-method approach. In-depth interviews were initially conducted to develop questionnaires to collect quantitative data. Employing PLS-SEM to analyze the data collected from 1058 employees working in 24 sustainable enterprises in Vietnam, the findings show that the degree of adopting HR change leadership role was positive, directly affecting organizational commitment. Also, both well-being and performance HR attribution play partially mediated roles in the relationship. The findings suggest that the organizational commitment depends on not only how the degree of adopting HR change leadership role is executed, but also how employees perceive and interpret the underlying management intent of these practices. In a sustainable context, adopting HR change leadership role plays a critical role in shaping employees’ interpretations of sustainable HR practices and their subsequent attributions. Besides, employees’ belief on why are sustainable HRM practices implemented has an influence on the organizational commitment that in turn contributes to the overall sustainable performance.
A 7th Law of Thermodynamics and its climate implications
Authors: Baird Jim
Published: September 2024

Conversion of the ocean’s vertical thermal energy gradient to electricity via OTEC has been demonstrated at small scales over the past century. It represents one of the planet’s most significant (and growing) potential energy sources. As described here, all living organisms need to derive energy from their environment, which heretofore has been given scant serious consideration. A 7th Law of Thermodynamics would complete the suite of thermodynamic laws, unifying them into a universal solution for climate change. 90% of the warming heat going into the oceans is a reasonably recoverable reserve accessible with existing technology and existing economic circumstances. The stratified heat of the ocean’s tropical surface invites work production in accordance with the second law of thermodynamics with minimal environmental disruption. TG is the OTEC improvement that allows for producing two and a half times more energy. It is an endothermic energy reserve that obtains energy from the environment, thereby negating the production of waste heat. This likewise reduces the cost of energy and everything that relies on its consumption. The oceans have a wealth of dissolved minerals and metals that can be sourced for a renewable energy transition and for energy carriers that can deliver ocean-derived power to the land. At scale, 31,000 one-gigawatt (1-GW) TG plants are estimated to displace about 0.9 W/m2 of average global surface heat into deep water, from where, at a depth of 1000 m, unconverted heat diffuses back to the surface and is available for recycling.
A retrospective investigation of orthognathic patients and functional needs
Authors: Borzabadi-Farahani Ali , Olkun Hatice Kübra , Eslamian Ladan , Eslamipour Faezeh
Published: September 2024

Purpose

The present study aimed to explore the malocclusion trends, sagittal skeletal discrepancies, and the index of orthognathic functional treatment need (IOFTN) scores in a sample of Iranian and Turkish orthognathic patients.

Methods

Four hundred and three orthognathic patients were retrospectively examined (203 Iranian/200 Turkish, 229 females/174 males, aged between 16 and 50 years). The following variables were recorded: malocclusion type (incisor-based), overjet, sagittal skeletal relationship (ANB angle) and IOFTN scores. The sagittal skeletal relationships and malocclusion patterns of the orthognathic patients were statistically examined using Chi-square tests and further explored graphically. The relationship between the IOFTN scores and overjet, as well as the sagittal skeletal discrepancies (ANB angle) was evaluated using box plots and at the 95% confidence interval (CI) in different IOFTN treatment categories (1–3,4,5). The characteristics of a subgroup sample of orthognathic patients and previous studies that identified with low IOFTN scores (1–3) were also explored.

Results

Class III malocclusions and Class III skeletal patterns were the most prevalent (62.3%), forming 69% and 55.7% of the Turkish and Iranian samples, respectively. Turkish and Iranian samples had more Class III [Mean (SD) ANB angle = -1.24° (4.75°)] and Class II cases [Mean (SD) ANB angle=1.06° (5.63°)], respectively. The mean overjet and reverse overjet for Class II and III malocclusions were 6.96 mm (95% CI, 6.40–7.53 mm) and 3.26 mm (95% CI, 2.87–3.65 mm), respectively. The mean ANB angle for Class II and III malocclusions was 6.64° (95% CI, 6.15°–7.13°) and -3.57° (95% CI, -3.92° to -3.21°), respectively. IOFTN scores of 4 or 5 were identified in 93.8% of the sample. Patients with low IOFTN scores (<4) presented with a nearly normal overjet (mean = 3.19 mm, 95% CI, 2.62-3.76 mm, range = 1–5 mm), accompanied by a wide range of ANB angles [mean (SD)=3.44° (3.86°), range = -4° to 9°]

Conclusions

The findings at the 95% CI for overjet and the ANB angle can be used as identifiers for patients who would benefit from orthognathic surgery. Analysing patients with a low IOFTN score, particularly with scores of 3.3, 3.10, 2.8, and 1.14, revealed that IOFTN could be used in conjunction with a clinical examination plus diagnostic imaging to facilitate the identification of orthognathic surgery patients.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Civil Proceedings in Austria1
Authors: Nunner-Krautgasser Bettina , Königshofer Stefan
Published: September 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only posed immense challenges to public health but has also necessitated a significant shift in legal frameworks to address the dynamic circumstances it has created. This article provides an overview of the measures taken in Austrian civil procedure law to cushion the impact of the pandemic. It covers changes that have reshaped the structure of civil procedural law in the long term, as well as specific „COVID provisions” that are still relevant today in some cases. Among other things, it discusses amendments to the Insolvency Code and the Execution Code, amendments to the General Social Insurance Act and the Federal Tax Code, and the 1st and 2nd COVID-19 Justice Accompanying Acts.
Apontamentos sobre a proposta formativa do “Movimento pela Base” para os professores de Educação Infantil:
Authors: Volpin Gizeli Beatriz Camilo , Mazzeu Francisco José Carvalho
Published: September 2024

Este artigo apresenta dados de uma pesquisa que, à luz da pedagogia histórico-crítica, focalizou como o Movimento pela Base atua na formação continuada de professores da Educação Infantil. Adotou-se uma análise documental a partir de materiais disponibilizados em sites de instituições ligadas a esse Movimento. O tema é relevante, uma vez que, na elaboração da Base Nacional Comum Curricular, intensificou-se a influência de entidades ligadas ao setor privado. A análise, centrada em um documento exemplar, indicou uma abordagem pedagógica escolanovista e espontaneísta, particularmente em relação ao ato de brincar, reduzindo o potencial desenvolvente das brincadeiras infantis e esvaziando a especificidade do trabalho docente, em sentido contrário aos pressupostos da pedagogia histórico-crítica.
Literature Review and Proposed Conceptual Framework
Authors: Bharti Kumkum , Agrawal Rajat , Sharma Vinay
Published: September 2024

Recently, the concept of value co-creation has gained popularity as it embraces customer and operant resources into the entire value-creation process, thereby overcoming the gaps of conventional marketing. In the last decade, literature of value co-creation gave multiple definitions to clarify the concept. The overlapping definitions became a source of confusion to both academics and practitioners. Realizing this need, a detailed structured literature review was undertaken and using a thematic content analysis, 27 elements of co-creation were identified. These elements were further classified into five pillars, namely: process environment, resource, co-production, perceived benefits and management structure. The paper presents a conceptualization of value co-creation by developing a framework that integrates five categories. This research is limited to the selected articles published on value co-creation in the first decade of the twenty-first century.
In Researching Emerging Markets, Anthropology often Trumps Statistics
Authors: Nailer Christopher Hylton Fitzroy , Stening Bruce William , Zhang Marina Yue
Published: September 2024

For reasons primarily associated with the reliability of the data it generates, the timeliness with which it can be produced (and hence its relevance) and its limitations in handling context-sensitive issues, market research in emerging markets that relies too heavily on quantitative methodologies has considerable limitations. For this reason, there has been an increasing realisation that qualitative methods, emphasising data richness and a deep understanding of consumers – 'why' as well as 'what' and 'how much' – are a critical component of research in emerging markets. This paper proposes an approach that integrates quantitative and qualitative methods. It argues that a thorough understanding of emerging markets requires a mind-set and set of skills akin to those of an anthropologist, and sets out how these can be acquired.
Radio-electric Effect in Semi-parabolic Plus Semi-inverse Squared QuantumWells
Authors: Thi Vi Ba Cao , Thi Dien Tang , Thu Huong Nguyen
Published: September 2024

Radioelectric field in semi-parabolicplus semi-inverse squared quantum wells has been studied in the presence of a linearly polarized electromagnetic wave. By using quantum kinetic equations for electrons in the case of electrons – optical phonons scattering, the analytical expression for the Radioelectricfield was obtained as a function of the frequency, the amplitude of the linearly polarized electromagnetic field and temperature. Numerical results of specific GaAs/GaAlAs semi-parabolicplus semi-inverse squared quantum wells were also achieved. The results showed that when temperature increases, the Radioelectric field increases nonlinearly.