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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: EVOLUTION OF APPROACHES AND CURRENT SOCIOCULTURAL INTERPRETATIONS
Authors: ANTIPOVA E.I.
Published: December 2024

The author of the article denotes social and ideological background, which highlights the necessity of studying the category of social responsibility. The vectors of studying social responsibility as a phenomenon of a complex structure are defined in the paper. Sociocultural development of a personality is seen as a phenomenon, which interprets the values of historically verified social and cultural experience of an individual along with his/her current life-purpose objectives.The paper offers a retrospective review of scientific concepts of how the term “social responsibility” appeared and was categorized. In the context of current studies social responsibility is seen as a transitionary definition, the content of which is constantly being transformed. It constitutes the object of study of many human sciences. Essential characteristics of the said phenomenon have been found on the philosophical level. The paper describes qualitative and quantitative showings of the processes aimed at realizing transformations, which overcome certain contradictions and transfigurations. The psychological research dwells upon ideas of personality development as a party in charge of an activity in the social environment, upon its positive position in interaction with others. Pedagogical studies highlight integrative structure of responsibility.Combination of Russian and foreign researchers' views on the essential understanding of the notion “responsibility” allows us to study the phenomenon as a crucial characteristic of a personality, which defines and determines one's success in education, creative activities, coming-of-age, development of professional skills. The authors also define the term of social responsibility and determine its features.The reference to the phenomenon of “culture” while studying the phenomenon of social responsibility, seeing the former as a human creation, instrument of elevation and unity of people, not only gives us the key to understanding the sociocultural nature of the phenomenon of social responsibility but also becomes a milestone in the process of searching for optimal solutions of the problem of developing social responsibility in a person.
THE PHENOMENON OF GUILT IN PERSONAL GROWTH STRATEGIES IN AN ACTUAL SOCIOCULTURAL SITUATION
Authors: TKACHUK I.B.
Published: December 2024

The phenomenon of guilt is considered in the context of the author’s study of personal growth strategies. The objective regularity of the interrelation and interdependence of the phenomena of the material and spiritual world allows us to consider the objects of research - guilt and personal growth - in the classical paradigm of life circumstances. We present these phenomena in an actual cultural situation: in the structure of the personal, individual; as part of the structure of the social, collective; at several social levels: personal, social, collective; at cognitive, emotional and rational levels; in relation to institutions and institutional practices; as a field of coordinates for the formation of a personal growth strategy in an actual cultural situation. We assume that under the influence of historical and cultural events, guilt can be embedded in the type of thinking and type of reaction of a person, influence volitionalqualities. The article examines the possible correlations of this phenomenon with the type of personality strategy in the context of individual and collective culture of overcoming a negative life scenario. We explore the manifestation of guilt: in literary works; in pathological situations of suicide and harassment; in the personal positions of the victim, aggressor, observer, parents and volunteers. We turn to examples of abuse at school and in the workforce, explaining the phenomenon under study in the field of psychotherapy, pointing out the angle of view on a positive way out of a negative life situation into a resource for personal development. We are talking about the relationship of guilt with shame and silence, or anger and the desire to publicize the aggressor - voicing a traumatic event, we give an example of a possible transformation of guilt into power. The experience of guilt is the basis of an individual’s morality in a real cultural situation, and this study is of interest for cultural knowledge: it summarizes and clearly demonstrates stable patterns of behavior characteristic of Russian culture; fixes cultural norms that have been formed for decades in Russian society; indicates the possibilities of modeling behavior - as a social norm - in the socio-cultural space.
ANTI-HAUSINGA 2, OR ON THE QUESTION OF A UNIVERSAL DEFINITION OF GAME
Authors: TUZOVSKY I.D.
Published: December 2024

The present article is a semantic continuation of the author’s material devoted to the conceptualization of J. Heisinga’s concept of play (the previous material was published on the pages of this edition in 2023). The key thesis of J. Heisinga, formulated in his classic work “Homo Ludens”, is criticized: the presence of game elements in various cultural phenomena is explained by the fact that the whole culture came out of the game. The present article provides an alternative system of hypotheses regarding the interpretation of game and its attributes, explains the presence of game elements in various specific cultural phenomena and cultural activities.The author offers his own definition of the game, corresponding, in his opinion, to the criteria of simplicity, universality, and historical practice: “Game is a way of cognizing and reflecting the world by means of simulation / simulative activity”. Simulation can be presented in different modus and forms: as an activity, as a cultural product, as a tool for problem solving. In the author’s opinion, if the game is considered not as the only source of culture, but as one of its numerous origins, this premise is consistent with historical and evolutionary data.The conclusion is made about the effectiveness of the game as an epistemological tradition of cognition of the world, a method of teaching practical skills, a tool for forming positive motivation of participants of the game process. The potential of the game in modeling the future, forecasting emerging risks, problem situations and crises is outlined.
The Role of Gamification in Enhancing Learning through Neuropsychological Tools: A Narrative Analysis
Authors: Antonopoulou Hera
Published: December 2024

This paper addresses the use of gamification in educational settings with the help of neuropsychological tools. It traces the theoretical foundations of neuropsychology and gamification, and which cognitive processes are affected by these methods to improve learning. This article is going to present design principles on how to combine gamification with neuropsychological tools and analyze their efficacy in education. It also identifies the ethical considerations that are central to the implementation of these tools. It further discusses advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality, for their potential in personalized neuropsychological rehabilitation and educational interventions. This paper emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in overcoming challenges and developing innovative solutions in this field by providing a comprehensive review of current research spanning education, neuroscience, and technology.
Neuroleadership and Its Role in Educational Settings: A Review of Current Practices
Authors: Antonopoulou Hera
Published: December 2024

This paper provides an overview of neuroleadership and its application in educational settings toward effective leadership and student outcomes. Neuroleadership combines the emerging research in neuroscience with theories of leadership, aiming at understanding the neural processes that influence decision-making, motivation, emotional intelligence, and managing change in educational contexts. As a study, it highlights possible benefits that could emerge from the application of neuroscientific principles for improving teacher-student relationships through the creation of adaptive learning environments and fostering growth among students via neural plasticity. It also highlights strategies such as emotional self-regulation, collaborative thinking, and mindfulness, which may be used in the development of enhanced well-being and good leadership practices among educators and students. The paper calls for professional development linked to principles of neuroleadership and for more case studies to explore applications in practice. It also gives emerging technologies such as neurofeedback, AI tools, and VR environments for enhancing educational leadership and a better learning experience. Overall, the study epitomizes the potential of neuroleadership in transforming practices in educational settings and linking it with future-oriented professional development.
Effect of Sustainability Disclosures on Firm Value of Listed Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Idris Dr. Aliyu
Published: December 2024

As global awareness of environmental and social issues grows, investors are increasingly looking to sustainability practices as indicators of long-term corporate value, particularly in high-impact industries like oil and gas. This study examines the impact of sustainability disclosures specifically, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting—on the firm value of listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria. Using a quantitative approach, the study employs panel data from 10 publicly listed Nigerian oil and gas firms over a ten-year period (2014-2023). Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and a series of post diagnostic test including multicollinearity, heteroskedasticity, Hausman, Modified Wald, and serial correlation tests were conducted to ensure robustness of the model and accuracy of the regression results. A panel-corrected standard errors (PCSE) regression was used to analyze the effect of each sustainability disclosure (environmental, social, and governance) on firm value while controlling for firm size and age. The findings reveal that sustainability disclosures positively influence firm value, with governance disclosures showing the most substantial effect, followed by environmental and social disclosures. In light of these findings, the study recommends that Nigerian regulatory bodies consider implementing mandatory, sector-specific ESG reporting guidelines for the oil and gas industry to standardize disclosure practices and meet investor expectations. Additionally, firms are advised to prioritize transparency in governance and environmental practices as part of their corporate strategy to improve valuation and attract sustainable investments, demonstrating that comprehensive sustainability reporting can enhance firm value by aligning corporate practices with global sustainability standards.
Redes bimodales como generadoras de hipótesis: Hacia un análisis reticular aplicado a padrones poblacionales de la Puna de Jujuy, Argentina, siglo XVIII
Authors: Fernández Federico , Peña Aguilera Daniela
Published: December 2024

En este texto se describe el proceso de transformación de los datos poblacionales censales en matrices y redes bimodales. La información analizada se basa en padrones y censos correspondientes a grupos originarios ubicados en la región de la Puna de Jujuy hacia finales del siglo XVIII. Dada la información específica consignada en estos documentos históricos, fue necesario establecer los vínculos (aristas) que unieron a cada individuo con las categorías administrativas y eclesiásticas impuestas a las poblaciones locales a través del régimen colonial. Los resultados obtenidos permiten medir y visualizar la información registrada bajo la lógica de una administración colonial, pero, al ponerla en red, nos posibilita la construcción de preguntas e hipótesis de investigación enfocadas en la reconstrucción relacional de los procesos de jerarquización y poder surgidos entre estas poblaciones locales y las imposiciones de una élite española responsable de la administración territorial.
The Impact of Education Expenditure, Gross Enrollment Ratio, Technological Innovation, and Foreign Direct Investment toward Employment and Job Mismatch
Authors: Espinas Elizabelle Alexandra , Moreno Mhikyla Isabel , Camaro Peter Jeff
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The study aims to analyze education expenditure patterns and the impact of the number of graduates in the employment of the Philippines, and evaluate the integration of technological innovation and foreign direct investment and its relationship with employment.  Moreover, future researchers can utilize this paper to understand the factors affecting employment in the Philippines.
Methodology: This research utilized a descriptive-quantitative approach to explore and statistically analyze the relationships between the variables. Secondary data was collected mainly from the World Bank Database and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and utilize Ordinary Least Square regression analysis using Gretl econometric software package to quantify the impact of the factors affecting the employment sector. Results were then presented in tables and graphs.
Findings: The results showed that among the variables namely education expenditure, gross enrollment ratio, technological innovation, and foreign direct investment, education expenditure had a positive and significant impact on employment with a p-value of 0.0041. The findings show that education spending is rooted in the understanding that higher education strengthens human capital, thereby improving future employment prospects and helping to increase employment in the country. Additionally, technological innovation has a negative and significant impact on job mismatch with a p-value of 0.0104. The findings indicate that technological innovation in the Philippines lessens job mismatch and thereby positively impacts employment growth.
Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study recommended that increased education expenditure, particularly for tertiary education, can significantly improve employment outcomes. It urged CHED to advocate for higher budget allocations to enhance access, quality, and relevance of education, ensuring curricula and training meet job market demands. Additionally, while technological innovation has direct impact on employment, policies promoting innovation, such as grants and public-private partnerships, could foster skill development and create a tech-savvy workforce. The government's ongoing efforts in R&D, digitalization, and broadband expansion are steps toward preparing the workforce for evolving industries and promoting innovation.
Significant Advances in Application Resiliency: The Data Engineering Perspective on Network Performance Metrics
Authors: Hallur Jayanna
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The purpose of the article is to explore how network metrics like latency, packet loss, and throughput, combined with application logs, can help organizations improve the reliability and performance of their applications. It focuses on how these insights support Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams in proactively addressing issues to achieve better application resiliency, enhancing user experience and market trust.
Methodology: The article uses a combination of case studies and analysis to demonstrate how monitoring specific network metrics and application logs helps identify and resolve performance issues. It examines real-world scenarios where proactive adjustments based on these metrics improved application reliability and aligned with organizational objectives.
Findings: The findings show that by analyzing network metrics and application logs, organizations can pinpoint causes of transaction failures, such as high latency, packet loss, or misconfigured firewalls. Proactive resolutions based on these insights result in smoother application performance, reduced downtime, and increased user satisfaction.
Unique Contribution to theory, practice and policy: This article makes valuable contributions to theory, practice, and policy. For theory, it expands the understanding of how network metrics and application logs can work together to improve application resiliency, offering a framework for integrating Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles with network observability. For practice, it provides clear, actionable steps for SRE teams to identify and resolve performance issues, helping organizations enhance reliability and user satisfaction. For policy, it highlights the importance of proactive network monitoring and metric-driven decision-making, encouraging organizations to adopt policies that prioritize resiliency, ensure consistent performance, and meet service-level agreements (SLAs).
Nevus de Ota. Tratamiento combinado de láseres en un caso clínico
Authors: Flores Jiménez Iris , Fortuño Ruiz Yolanda , Menacho Viladot Beatriz , Tufet Opi Jaime
Published: December 2024

El nevus de Ota es una melanocitosis dérmica caracterizada por una hiperpigmentación, generalmente unilateral, de color gris azulado, parcheada, que suele implicar la piel y la mucosa de áreas inervadas por el nervio trigémino. Se presenta el caso de un paciente varón de 24 años, de ascendencia asiática que presenta una mácula de coloración grisácea a nivel del surco nasogeniano y la fosa nasal derecha. La combinación de un láser Q‑switched alejandrita 755 nm a fluencias altas con un láser de picosegundos de Nd:YAG 1064 nm, que alcanza diferentes profundidades en fluencias altas y un láser difractivo de picosegundos, han permitido obtener unos resultados muy satisfactorios en pocas sesiones.
From Clicks to Carts: Mapping the E-Commerce Decision-Making Odyssey
Authors: Rajat Kumar Singh  , Prof. (Dr.) Mirza Shahab Shah
Published: December 2024

In recent years, the exploration of consumer behavior and the intricacies of decision-making processes have gained paramount significance within the realm of marketing research and literature. This paper seeks to propel this research further by providing an extensive review of academic publications delving into the purchasing decision-making processes in marketing and their current status. Additionally, it unveils the latest trends and emerging themes within this domain. Drawing insights from 24 journal articles, reports, and marketing books, the paper critically evaluates and discusses the fundamental models and theories in this field. Furthermore, it constructs a framework highlighting "pivotal moments" in the consumer decision-making process, elucidating the influential factors and their potential impact on steering consumer behavior towards a company's offerings. The paper also offers recommendations for marketers to gain a deeper understanding of consumer behavior and purchasing strategies, thereby empowering their marketing campaigns for success in the market. In addition, it proposes several avenues for future research exploration in the realm of buying behavior.
Desafíos para la inclusión en el aula
Authors: Hernández Belmonte Sergio Hugo
Published: December 2024

Esta investigación tiene la intención de identificar cuáles son los desafíos a los que se enfrentaron los docentes en formación, para desarrollar una práctica inclusiva dentro del aula, durante sus prácticas profesionales. Se trata de un estudio fenomenológico, que por medio de una entrevista semiestructurada, recupera las vivencias de seis docentes en formación que cursaron el cuarto grado de la Licenciatura en Educación Primaria en la Benemérita Escuela Nacional de Maestros, durante el ciclo escolar 2022-2023. Con base en un ejercicio de categorización sensibilizador, sintético y analítico, se encontraron tres desafíos que el futuro maestro enfrenta durante sus prácticas profesionales: la falta de una cultura de la inclusión en el ámbito escolar, situación que complica su actuar docente; la identificación de vacíos en la formación inicial, a pesar de haber recibido cursos relativos a la inclusión educativa; por último, la comprensión de que la inclusión en el aula es un proceso lento de cambio de paradigmas. Con el estudio se concluye que los estudiantes normalistas al tener un contacto más cercano con la realidad identifican un contraste entre la teoría y la realidad escolar; encontrando áreas de oportunidad de las cuales son responsables de consolidar durante la formación continua.
competencia interaccional de aula en las clases de inglés como segunda lengua por medio de la plataforma sincrónica Zoom
Authors: Cárdenas Rafael
Published: December 2024

Este artículo aborda la competencia interaccional de aula en el contexto de clases sincrónicas en tiempo real, utilizando plataformas de aprendizaje, en el nivel superior. En esta modalidad es importante conocer si se cumplen los objetivos de las clases propuestos para la presencialidad, específicamente lo relacionado con la facilitación de la comunicación docente-discente, negociación de significados, y aprendizaje de fórmulas y rutinas. Lo anterior es crítico para una mayor comprensión de la dinámica del aula virtual de inglés por la parte estudiantil ya que existen dudas relativas a la calidad de las versiones virtuales de las clases presenciales. Para este estudio se trabajó con una muestra de 100 estudiantes universitarios de la Escuela de inglés, a quienes se les aplicó una encuesta de 10 preguntas con escala de Likert. Los resultados revelan conciencia de la dinámica de aula y de aspectos de la comunicación necesarios para una comunicación positiva y constructiva en el aula de inglés en la población estudiantil. Las implicaciones indican la posibilidad de analizar el discurso de aula virtual por medio de transcripciones de lo expresado y discutido en sesión. Igualmente, el levantamiento y estudio de transcripciones permitiría futuros estudios comparativos con respecto a las clases presenciales. Estos resultados ayudarían a argumentar con evidencias a favor o en contra de las clases virtuales de inglés para los estudiantes de la especialidad de la Universidad de Panamá.
Creative Research
Authors: Collins Hilary
Published: December 2024

The essential step-by-step guide for artists and designers undertaking research, now with new sections on visual research and data analysis.

Academic research in practical design and the creative industries can seem daunting. In this updated edition ofCreative Research, Hilary Collins walks you through the process of creating a great research project from both practice-based and theoretical perspectives.

The perfect companion for researchers or students within the creative industries, this easy-to-follow guide covers: - Choosing a topic - Deciding your approach - Using previous research and writing a literature review - Obtaining your own data and using it appropriately - Best practice, through examples and case studies

This edition also includes new sections on speculative design, design thinking and iterative fieldwork, as well as expanded coverage of data analysis vs data synthesis, using analytics data, usability testing, developing visual research and sense-making and discourse analysis.

With advice on everything from time management and project structuring to ethnography and ethics, as well as helpful diagrams, case studies and summaries throughout, Collins marries theory and practice from start to finish to help you confidently embark on your creative research project.
Contemporary Art Cinema Culture in China
Authors: Fan Xiang
Published: December 2024

How do contemporary Chinese audiences access art cinema? What are the alternative channels for the distribution and exhibition of art cinema in China? How is Chinese art cinema changing with the booming of internet media and commodity culture in the 21st century?To answer these questions, Xiang Fan explores the dynamic networks of art cinema in China in the 21st century, highlighting the cultural practices of intermediaries such as independent programmers, internet critics, and fan translators. Offering insights gleaned from original ethnographic research, Fan reveals how these intermediary practitioners think about cinema, negotiate judgement and appreciation, construct a discourse of value and taste, and most importantly, constitute a coordinated and interrelated network for the sharing of art cinema. She argues that although their motivation was derived from a cinephilia seeking to forge an alternative mode of distribution and reception, the ‘new’ cinema culture they have produced simultaneously negotiates a subtly complicit relationship with authoritative and market forces. In doing so, she offers an original interdisciplinary perspective on contemporary art cinema culture in Chinese society.
Critical Practice in Higher Education
Authors: Gravett Karen
Published: December 2024

What is critical practice; what is critique? And what do these ideas have to do with higher education?This book argues that engaging in critical practice is fundamental to meaningful teaching, learning and research.Critical practice is key to understanding societies, technologies, and the power relations that pervade our practice. Critical approaches are vital for responding meaningfully to some of the knotty questions that we face in higher education. And yet, there is a need to re-examine critical theorising in contemporary times, to address the limitations of current conceptions of criticality, where critique is at risk of becoming stale, redundant, even harmful. International in scope, this book engages theory and empirical data from recent research to offer new ways of thinking and doing critical practice. Case studies are drawn from teachers and academics working in the UK, Australia, and America, across a breadth of disciplines and learning environments. Specifically, the book proposes a move towards a relational critical practice. After many years of attention that has been paid to cognitive notions of critical thinking, skills and dispositions –assumed to take place within the boundaries of rational, individual, minds – this book takes us beyond thinking about criticality as an individualised activity. Elaborating a critical practice that considers the affective, embodied and relational nature of criticality, this text will explore how we might look more closely at the entanglement of ideas and practice, of mind and body, of thinking, feeling and doing. In doing so, this book argues for a celebration of critique, and for the value of a relational critical practice in higher education.
Aesthetics without Objects and Subjects
Authors: Perullo Nicola
Published: December 2024

Is there a connection between the environmental, climate, and politicalcrises facing us todayand Western dualism?By critically examining the subject/object dualism that has supported Western philosophy and aesthetics since the 17th century, Nicola Perullo presents a relational and co-operative account of aesthetic experience and human existence.

Exploring science, ontology and aesthetics through the perspectives of quantum physics’ relational interpretation and non-dualistic philosophies, Perullo draws on Western theories in anthropology and cultural traditions such as Buddhism and Daoism. We see how the ontology supported by dualism renders the world to consist of static, solid, and discrete things, making them vulnerable to be controlled, dominated, and possessed.

In Perullo’s ground-breaking analysis an alternative way of perceiving is offered: the “haptic” modality which is guided by cooperation, communication, and correspondence. Such a mode of perception and experience is ecological, precluding the possibility of domination, hierarchy, and exploitation. This challenge to the ramifications of the subject-object model, the very cornerstone of Western thought, is an exciting invitation to rethink the purpose of philosophizing and its impact on life.
At the Gates of Rome
Authors: Hollway Don
Published: December 2024

A dramatic retelling of the final years of the Western Roman Empire and the downfall of Rome itself from the perspective of the Roman general Stilicho and Alaric, king of the Visigoths.

It took little more than a single generation for the centuries-old Roman Empire to fall. In those critical decades, while Christians and pagans, legions and barbarians, generals and politicians squabbled over dwindling scraps of power, two men – former comrades on the battlefield – rose to prominence on opposite sides of the great game of empire.

Roman general Flavius Stilicho, the man behind the Roman throne, dedicated himself to restoring imperial glory, only to find himself struggling for his life against political foes. Alaric, King of the Goths, desired to be a friend of Rome, was betrayed by it, and given no choice but to become its enemy. Battling each other to a standstill, these two warriors ultimately overcame their differences in order to save the empire from enemies on all sides. And when one of them fell, the other took such vengeance as had never been seen in history.

Don Hollway, author ofThe Last Viking, combines ancient chroniclers’ accounts of Stilicho and Alaric into an unforgettable history of betrayal, politics, intrigue and war for the heart and soul of the Roman Empire.
Cactus Air Force
Authors: Hammel Eric , Cleaver Thomas McKelvey
Published: December 2024

Using diary entries, interviews and first-hand accounts, this vivid narrative brings to life the struggle in the air over the island of Guadalcanal between August 20 and November 15, 1942.

The battle of Guadalcanal was the first offensive operation undertaken by the US and its allies in the Pacific War. The three months of air battles between August 20, 1942, when the first Marine air unit arrived on the island, and November 15, when the last enemy attempt to retake the island was defeated, were perhaps the most important of the Pacific War. “Cactus,” the code name for the island, became a sinkhole for Japanese air and naval power, as they experienced losses that could never be made good.

For 40 years, the late Eric Hammel interviewed more than 150 American participants in the air campaign at Guadalcanal, none of whom are still alive. These interviews are the most comprehensive first-person accounts of the battle assembled by any historian. More importantly, they involved the junior officers and enlisted men whose stories and memories were not part of the official history, and thus provide a unique insight.

InThe Cactus Air Force, Pacific War expert Thomas McKelvey Cleaver worked closely with Eric to build on his collection of diary entries, interviews and first-hand accounts to create a vivid narrative of the struggle in the air over the island of Guadalcanal between August 20 and November 15, 1942.
The role of the judiciary in protecting the right to compensation for the risks of scientific and technical development
Authors: LKAME Nour eddine
Published: December 2024

The risks of scientific and technical development arise from defects that the state of the product's scientific and technical knowledge did not allow to be discovered at the time the product was put into circulation. This paper discusses the liability for these risks by simplifying the jurisprudential, legislative and judicial content of these risks, and seeks ways and means that can help the judiciary to achieve its noble goals of justice and relief for those affected by these risks.
The issue of liability for the risks of scientific and technical development has sparked a great jurisprudential debate, which has had an impact on many comparative legislations, some of which have excluded all products from the scope of liability for these risks, while others have excluded some specific types, such as medicines and food products. The Moroccan Code of Obligations and Contracts makes the risks of scientific and technical development a reason for exemption from civil liability, which means that those affected by these risks, no matter how serious or minor the damage suffered, are not entitled to any compensation. While this legal position may be justified from a practical and economic standpoint, the principles of justice and fairness do not allow for these affected individuals to remain without compensation. The study recommends that the judiciary should play an important role in achieving justice and redress or at least provide relief in cases in which they are exposed to serious damages resulting from the risks of scientific and technical development; there are precedents issued by the Moroccan judiciary that constitute a starting point towards establishing an effective judicial role in compensating the risks of scientific and technical development. The study also recommends the need to create a national fund within the framework of national solidarity and within the principle of equality before public burdens that aims to provide compensation for these risks.
Entre ofícios, petições e querelas:
Authors: Oliveira Carla Mary da Silva
Published: December 2024

O artigo explora a trajetória de José Fernandes Gama, um professor régio atuante em Pernambuco durante o período colonial. Através da análise de documentos históricos, se investiga as redes de relações políticas e clientelares em que Gama estava inserido, destacando sua atuação profissional e seus conflitos com autoridades locais, como o bispo Azeredo Coutinho. O estudo revela a complexidade das interações sociais e políticas dos professores régios, oferecendo uma perspectiva micro-histórica sobre as dinâmicas do poder político e da Instrução na época. Ao reconstituir o percurso de Gama a partir de documentos do Arquivo Histórico Ultramarino e da Torre do Tombo, além de outros acervos, se pretende contribuir para a compreensão do papel dos professores régios na construção da instrução pública e nas disputas políticas do final do Antigo Regime português a partir do espaço colonial.
MASCULINIDADES E TRABALHO: ANTAGONISMOS ENTRE VIRILIDADE E CUIDADO NA CULTURA DE SAÚDE E SEGURANÇA OCUPACIONAL
Authors: Lima Ana Paula de , Andrade Cristiano de Jesus
Published: December 2024

As dinâmicas sociais são fortemente marcadas pelas representações humanas de gênero e o mundo do trabalho é - ao mesmo tempo - reflexo e produtor dessas dinâmicas; um lócus de reprodução e reafirmação de estereótipos e de relações antagônicas entre propriedades atribuídas socialmente ao masculino e ao feminino. Com base nesta reflexão, refletir como esta construção social de gênero resultante na virilidade implica na atuação profissional e nas atividades de cuidado na cultura de saúde e segurança ocupacional de homens trabalhahdores. Sendo assim, a pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva do tipo bibliográfica, foi adotada como método. Como resultados, verificou-se que A resistência à transformação e a novas dinâmicas coletivas de trabalho e masculinidade surge tanto na organização do trabalho quanto no próprio coletivo, perpassando um contexto mais amplo, macrossocial, que abarca também a reprodução dessa lógica pelas mulheres. Para que este fenômeno seja ressignificado, faz-se necessário aos homens marcados pela vulnerabilidade hegemônica a conscientização e a intenção de abrir mão deste lugar da dominação para que, se libertando dele, experimente outros lugares, sobretudo o do cuidado.
TRANSFORMAÇÕES TECNOLÓGICAS E OS IMPACTOS DAS MUDANÇAS NO MERCADO FINANCEIRO: O CASO DOS BANCOS DIGITAIS
Authors: Botassim Guilherme de Almeida , Mafro Guilherme Rossi , Sartori Robson Marcelo , Boreli Daniela , Ribeiro Rogério de Jesus
Published: December 2024

No contexto atual, os bancos enfrentam desafios decorrentes do ambiente de negócios em constante transformação, influenciado pela rápida evolução tecnológica e pelas mudanças nas expectativas dos clientes. Nesse cenário, este trabalho de conclusão de curso (TCC) propõe-se a investigar como as instituições bancárias estão se adaptando e reinventando seus modelos de atendimento para atender às demandas do mercado contemporâneo. Inicialmente, são abordadas as transformações decorrentes da digitalização no setor bancário, enfatizando o impacto das inovações tecnológicas, como inteligência artificial, blockchain e fintechs, na forma como os serviços financeiros são prestados e consumidos. Posteriormente, são exploradas as estratégias adotadas pelos bancos para aprimorar seus modelos de atendimento, tais como digitalização de processos, desenvolvimento de aplicativos móveis, implementação de chatbots e assistentes virtuais, além da oferta de serviços personalizados e omnichannel. O estudo também analisa os desafios e oportunidades associados à adoção de modelos de atendimento digital, como questões de segurança cibernética, privacidade de dados e inclusão financeira, bem como examina o impacto dessas transformações nas relações entre os bancos e seus clientes. Por fim, são apresentadas conclusões sobre as tendências emergentes e as melhores práticas no campo dos modelos de atendimento bancário na era digital, destacando a importância da inovação contínua e da adaptação ágil para o sucesso competitivo no setor financeiro moderno.
El singular deterioro de la publicación científica
Authors: Sahagún Alonso Enrique
Published: December 2024

Las ideas deben ser públicas. No se construye conocimiento si no se comparten ideas. No se avanza si no es posible trepar a hombros de otros. La publicación científica no es conveniente o aconsejable: es un imperativo. Y, sin embargo, llevar a cabo esta labor entraña un problema complejo para el que no parece haber soluciones sencillas. Hoy, la comunidad científica está compuesta por millones de individuos. Gestionar la labor de comunicación de ideas en este escenario de forma correcta, justa y funcional, no resulta una tarea fácil. El texto que sigue es un análisis somero, tal vez sesgado y seguramente vehemente, sobre el estado actual de la publicación científica. Se discutirá cómo ésta ha secuestrado la actividad científica tanto por el esfuerzo y recursos que se deben invertir en ella, como por su influencia a la hora de decidir qué se debe investigar. Y cómo, en connivencia con los investigadores, las revistas han participado del deterioro y banalización de la comunicación científica y la transformación de la ocupación científica en un negocio.
Las poetas cubanas: lo cubano, lo contemporáneo, de Milena Rodríguez Gutiérrez (Peter Lang)
Authors: Basáñez Barrio Endika
Published: December 2024

A lo largo de las siguientes líneas, nos proponemos realizar una recensión crítica de la obra Las poetas cubanas: lo cubano, lo contemporáneo (2023), de la investigadora y profesora de la Universidad de Granada (España) Milena Rodríguez Gutiérrez. El volumen se presenta como una suerte de genealogía de poetisas cubanas contemporáneas, que se hallan tanto dentro como fuera de los confines isleños, donde Rodríguez dota a cada autora de “una habitación propia” mediante herramientas interdisciplinarias haciendo así del título una fructífera antología de plumas de mujer.
Cultural Dimensions and Ethical Decision-Making: A Case Study of Multinational Corporations Operating in Indonesia
Authors: Koerniawan Iwan , Sulartopo Sulartopo , Tobing Wesly Tumbur Ml , Miftahurrohman Miftahurrohman
Published: December 2024

Multinational corporations (MNCs) face significant ethical challenges when operating across diverse cultural environments, where differing norms and values can create conflicts in decision-making processes. This study examines how cultural dimensions, such as power distance and collectivism, influence ethical decision-making within MNCs, with a specific focus on operations in Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach, the research integrates thematic analysis of case studies and interviews with corporate managers. Data were also triangulated with organizational documents and industry reports. The findings reveal that high power-distance cultures, such as Indonesia, favor centralized decision-making, with ethical dilemmas typically resolved by senior leadership. While this hierarchical approach ensures efficiency, it often compromises transparency and accountability. Conversely, the collectivist orientation emphasizes group consensus and community engagement, fostering inclusivity but occasionally delaying resolution. For instance, case studies on bribery, environmental violations, and gender equality initiatives demonstrate the critical role of cultural adaptation in achieving ethical outcomes. Notably, participatory approaches involving local stakeholders improved trust and alignment with community expectations, enhancing reputational outcomes by 20% compared to centralized strategies. The study concludes that effective ethical frameworks for MNCs must balance global standards with cultural sensitivities. Recommendations include the adoption of culturally adaptive ethical policies, inclusive leadership training, and robust stakeholder engagement strategies. These findings offer valuable insights for MNCs aiming to navigate ethical complexities in culturally heterogeneous environments, contributing to both theoretical and practical advancements in global business ethics
Retention of α-pinene oxidation products and nitro-aromatic compounds during riming
Authors: Borchers Christine , Seymore Jackson , Gautam Martanda , Dörholt Konstantin , Müller Yannik , Arndt Andreas , Gömmer Laura , Ungeheuer Florian , Szakáll Miklós , Borrmann Stephan , Theis Alexander , Vogel Alexander L. , Hoffmann Thorsten
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Riming is an important growth process of graupel and hailstones in the mixed-phase zones of clouds, during which supercooled liquid droplets freeze on the surface of ice particles by contact. Compounds dissolved in the supercooled cloud droplets can remain in the ice or be released to the gas phase during freezing, which might play an important role in the vertical redistribution of these compounds in the atmosphere by convective cloud processes. This is important for estimating the availability of these compounds in the upper troposphere, where organic matter can promote new particle formation and growth. The amount of organic material remaining in the ice phase can be described by the retention coefficient. Experiments were performed in the Mainz vertical wind tunnel under dry and wet growth conditions (temperature from −12 to −3 °C and a liquid water content (LWC) of 0.9±0.2 g m−3 and 2.2±0.2 g m−3) as well as with different pH values (4 and 5.6) to obtain the retention coefficients of α-pinene oxidation products and nitro-aromatic compounds. For cis-pinic acid, cis-pinonic acid, and (−)-pinanediol, mean retention coefficients of 0.96±0.07, 0.92±0.11, and 0.98±0.08 were obtained. 4-Nitrophenol, 4-nitrocatechol, 2-nitrobenzoic acid, and 2-nitrophenol showed mean retention coefficients of 1.01±0.07, 1.01±0.14, 0.99±0.04, and 0.21±0.12. Only the retention coefficient of 2-nitrophenol showed a dependence on temperature, growth regime, and pH. This is in accordance with previous studies, which showed a dependence between the dimensionless effective Henry's law constant H* and the retention coefficient for inorganic and small organic molecules. Our results reveal that this correlation can also be applied to more complex organic molecules and that retention under these conditions is not a significant factor for molecules with H* below 103, while retention close to 1 can be expected for compounds with H* above 108.
High ice-nucleating particle concentrations associated with Arctic haze in springtime cold-air outbreaks
Authors: Raif Erin N. , Barr Sarah L. , Tarn Mark D. , McQuaid James B. , Daily Martin I. , Abel Steven J. , Barrett Paul A. , Bower Keith N. , Field Paul R. , Carslaw Kenneth S. , Murray Benjamin J.
Published: December 2024

Abstract. The global variation in ice-nucleating particle (INP) concentrations is an important modulator of the cloud-phase feedback, where the albedo of mixed-phase clouds increases in a warming climate. Shallow clouds, such as those observed in cold-air outbreaks (CAOs), are particularly important for cloud-phase feedbacks and highly sensitive to INPs. To investigate the sources and concentrations of INPs in CAOs, we made airborne measurements over the Norwegian and Barents seas as part of the March 2022 Arctic Cold-Air Outbreak (ACAO) field campaign. Aerosol samples were collected on filters at locations above, below and upstream of CAO cloud decks. Throughout the campaign, INP concentrations were comparable to the highest concentrations previously observed in the Arctic. Scanning electron microscopy analysis of samples taken upstream of cloud decks showed that supermicron aerosol was dominated by mineral dusts. Analysis of aerosol particle size measurements to obtain an INP active site density suggested sea spray was unlikely to be the dominant INP type. These site densities were also too great for mineral components alone to be the dominant INP type above −20 °C. Accordingly, it is likely that the dominant INP type was mineral dust mixed with other ice-nucleating materials, possibly of biogenic origin. Back-trajectory analysis and meteorological conditions suggested a lack of local INP sources. We therefore hypothesise that the high INP concentration is most likely to be associated with aged aerosol in Arctic haze that has undergone long-range transport from lower-latitude regions.
Estimating global precipitation fields by interpolating rain gauge observations using the local ensemble transform Kalman filter and reanalysis precipitation
Authors: Muto Yuka , Kotsuki Shunji
Published: December 2024

Abstract. It is crucial to improve global precipitation estimates for a better understanding of water-related disasters and water resources. This study proposes a new methodology to interpolate global precipitation fields from ground rain gauge observations using the algorithm of the local ensemble transform Kalman filter (LETKF), a computationally efficient ensemble data assimilation method, in which the first guess and its error covariance are developed based on the reanalysis data of precipitation from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ERA5). For the estimation for each date, the climatological ensembles are constructed using the ERA5 data 10 years before and after that date, and thereafter they are utilized to obtain the first guess and its error covariance. Additionally, the global rain gauge observations provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center (NOAA CPC) are used for observation inputs in the LETKF algorithm. Our estimates have better agreements with independent rain gauge observations compared to the existing precipitation estimates of the NOAA CPC in general. Because we utilized the same rain gauge observations for the inputs of our estimation as those used in the NOAA CPC product, this indicates that the proposed estimation method is superior to that of the NOAA CPC (i.e., optimal interpolation). Our proposed method had the advantage of constructing a physically consistent first guess and its error variance using reanalysis data for interpolating precipitation fields. Furthermore, validations against independent rain gauge observations showed that our estimates are largely improved in mountainous or rain-gauge-sparse regions compared to the CPC estimates, indicating strong benefits of the proposed method for such regions.
Development of an algorithm for constructing a model of light pollution at a location using high-resolution visible satellite images
Authors: Dargel Alexandr , Konshina Polina
Published: December 2024

Abstract. This article proposes a mathematical model for determining the relative level of light pollution in the night sky at a selected point in the area and the influence of a specific urban infrastructure object on it based on visible high-resolution satellite images. Statistical characteristics of the relative influence on light pollution of specific local objects were determined at an experimental local site. This model allows us to assess the degree of light pollution and its impact on various ecosystems, as well as develop strategies to reduce the negative impact of artificial lighting on nature.