bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
JUSTIFYING THE CHOICE OF AN FHWS-BASED MANAGEMENT MODEL BY A COMPANY
Authors:   National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Burbelo Nataliia
Published: January 2025

This article provides a rationale for selecting the appropriate type of FHWS (Flexible Hybrid Workspace) model for company management, enabling companies to identify the optimal solution for balancing in-office and remote work formats. The study identifies key evaluation attributes that allow company leadership to make evidence-based decisions regarding the ideal organization of workflow. The chosen evaluation tool is Fishbein’s multi-attribute modeling method, which supports comprehensive assessment of management decisions through quantitative analysis of critical attributes. The primary limitation of this approach is the subjectivity in defining attribute weightings, which may lead to inaccuracies in the results. Nonetheless, Fishbein’s multi-attribute model remains an effective tool for managerial decision-making within the context of a hybrid work arrangement.
RELOCATION OF UKRAINIAN ENTERPRISES TO POLAND: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE WAR
Authors:   AGH University of Krakow, Kniazevych Anna , Olechnicka Agnieszka ,   University of Warsaw
Published: January 2025

The study provides a thorough analysis of the process of relocating Ukrainian companies to Poland amid the full-scale war in Ukraine. The article focuses on examining the specifics of business relocation, such as full compliance with the legislation of another country, registration of new business entities, change of tax residency, entry into new markets, and adaptation to different business cultures. The relevance of the research is confirmed by statistical data on Poland's leadership among EU countries in terms of the number of accepted Ukrainian refugees and relocated businesses. The article also highlights Poland's role as an attractive destination for relocation due to its developed business infrastructure, geographical proximity, and favorable conditions for business operations. The authors emphasize that Ukrainian companies operating in Poland can contribute to the development of the local economy by transferring competencies in advanced technologies and innovations. The legal and organizational aspects of relocation are characterized, including ensuring the safety of employees, protecting assets, and supporting business operations. The international relocation of firms is also noted as a threat to Ukraine's economy, finances, and innovation ecosystem. The study also focuses on the mechanisms of relocation support from the governments of Ukraine and Poland, including consulting assistance, finding housing for employees and their families, providing remote workspaces, and access to grants. The study also underlines the critical role of governmental support in facilitating the relocation process. This includes comprehensive consulting services, logistical assistance in finding suitable housing and workspace, and providing financial aid through various grant programs. These measures are essential in ensuring a smooth transition and continuous operation of relocated businesses, which further strengthens economic ties between Ukraine and Poland. Special attention is given to the dynamics of the development of relocated enterprises and their impact on the Polish economy. The conclusions emphasize that the relocation of Ukrainian enterprises to Poland during the war is a complex and multifaceted process that requires adaptation to new business conditions. At the same time, it opens up new opportunities for the integration of Ukrainian companies into European business ecosystems, contributing to their development and transparency in business operations.
IMPLEMENTATION OF MARKETING STRATEGIES IN SOCIAL NETWORKS AS A WAY TO STRENGTHEN BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS
Authors:   University of Customs and Finance, Maksymenko Oleksandra , Mischenko Dmytro ,   University of Customs and Finance
Published: January 2025

The article examines the importance of marketing strategies in social media as a tool to enhance the competitiveness of modern enterprises. The role of digital marketing and its impact on the dynamics of the competitive environment are explored, along with key approaches to implementing marketing tools in social media to strengthen business market positions. The article analyzes strategies that increase brand awareness, customer engagement, and brand loyalty, ultimately contributing to business profitability growth. Emphasis is placed on a strategic approach to planning and implementing marketing campaigns on social media. The study further delves into how targeted social media strategies can directly influence customer perceptions and foster brand credibility. By utilizing personalized content, interactive engagement techniques, and data-driven decision-making, businesses are able to connect more meaningfully with their audience. The discussion highlights that these efforts can create a sustained competitive advantage by driving brand loyalty, encouraging customer retention, and attracting new market segments. Additionally, the article evaluates the role of analytics in monitoring campaign effectiveness. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as engagement rates, conversion metrics, and return on investment (ROI) are essential for measuring the impact of social media marketing on business objectives. A thorough analysis of these metrics allows companies to optimize their strategies and adapt quickly to changing market demands, thus reinforcing their competitive edge. Strategic social media marketing also enables firms to position themselves more effectively in both local and global markets. By leveraging social media platforms to enhance brand visibility and accessibility, businesses can increase their market reach and reputation. Furthermore, the ability to rapidly respond to customer feedback and adjust messaging fosters a dynamic brand image, one that can continuously evolve to meet consumer expectations and differentiate itself in a crowded market.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Their Demographic Disparities in the US
Authors: Panhorst Juliana , Ryan Alyssa
Published: January 2025

Using a Center for Disease Control and Prevention dataset, we analyzed how sex, age group, ethnicity, race, and urbanization level are linked to pedestrian fatality rates from 2011 to 2019. Outcomes in some subgroups had a higher death rate than other subgroups across sexes. For example, males who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native (OR = 1.98) as well as males who were 85 years and older (OR= 2.14) had the highest annualized death rates.
MYSIR's Abstracts 1
Authors: Malaysian Society of Interventional Radiology
Published: January 2025

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MYSIR's Abstracts 2
Authors: Malaysian Society of Interventional Radiology
Published: January 2025

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Integrating Morphological and Molecular Data for Resolving Lucinidae (Bivalvia) Phylogenies: Implications for Taxonomy and Fossil Inclusion
Authors: Long-Fox Brooke , Anderson Laurie
Published: January 2025

Lucinidae, an ancient clade of chemosymbiotic bivalves dating back to the Late Jurassic, have undergone changing taxonomic classifications. Older morphology-based classifications conflict with recent molecular phylogenies. Current taxonomies rely on molecular data, limiting phylogenetic placement to extant taxa with available molecular data. To better understand lucinid evolutionary history, a phylogenetic hypothesis including fossil taxa and morphological characters is needed. Here, morphological and molecular character data are examined using species-level phylogenetic analyses of 52 Neogene and Quaternary lucinid taxa from the Western Atlantic. A morphological matrix of 58 shell characters was developed to describe interior and exterior shell features, including ornamentation, hinge and dentition, muscle scars, pallial line, and inhalant channel, a feature inferred to be associated with chemosymbiosis in lucinids. Published molecular data included two nuclear ribosomal genes (18S and 28S rRNA) and the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene for 18 extant species. We examine congruence and resolution in cladograms produced using 1) parsimony and Bayesian inference methods, 2) morphological characters and combined morphological-molecular characters, and 3) pruned morphology-only, combined morphological-molecular cladograms, a reanalyzed molecular-only tree, and a pruned previously published tree for the family. Bayesian cladograms based on morphological and combined morphological-molecular data were better resolved than those from parsimony methods. While morphological trees had poor resolution at deeper nodes and were uninformative for subfamily-level designations, they successfully placed species into genera and aligned with molecular phylogenies at the tips. Combining molecular data with morphological characters improved resolution at deeper nodes and increased congruence with published phylogenies. Thus, integrating both data types provided clearer species-level placement than morphology alone. Recent phylogenetic studies often overlook morphological characters in place of molecular data, however, this study indicates that the combined use of morphological and molecular characters allows the generic-level placement of fossil taxa and living taxa that do not have molecular data.
ОЦІННО-РЕЗУЛЬТАТИВНИЙ КОМПОНЕНТ СИСТЕМИ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАЙБУТНІХ ДОКТОРІВ ФІЛОСОФІЇ ДО РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ ІДЕЙ АКАДЕМІЧНОЇ ДОБРОЧЕСНОСТІ
Authors: Кузьменко Анастасія Олексіївна
Published: January 2025

Мета. У статті прийнято за мету представити особливості специфіку оцінно-результативного компоненту системи підготовки майбутніх докторів філософії до реалізації ідей академічної доброчесності у процесі професійної підготовки. Методи. Дослідження базується на системному, компетентнісному та аксіологічному підходах. Методи дослідження включають: аналіз і синтез – для вивчення літератури та нормативно-правових актів; моделювання – для розроблення структури компонента; класифікацію і систематизацію – для впорядкування знань про його реалізацію. Результати. Система підготовки майбутніх докторів філософії до реалізації академічної доброчесності складається з мотиваційно-цільового, субʼєкт-субʼєктного, змістового, середовищного, технологічного та оцінно-результативного компонентів, які взаємодіють між собою та соціальним оточенням, сприяючи формуванню культури академічної доброчесності. Оцінно-результативний компонент включає критерії та рівні сформованості академічної доброчесності, що визначають готовність аспірантів дотримуватися її принципів. Серед основних критеріїв оцінки є мотиваційно-ціннісний, творчо-операційний, рефлексивний, а також етапи готовності до дослідницько-інноваційної діяльності. Визначено ключові показники академічної доброчесності, зокрема правильне зазначення джерел, об’єктивне оцінювання, дотримання авторського права та врахування особливих потреб здобувачів. Висновки. Для оцінки рівня сформованості академічної доброчесності у майбутніх докторах філософії пропонується використовувати критерії з відповідними рівнями сформованості: мотиваційно-ціннісний, етнокогнітивний, творчо-операційний та рефлексивний. Кожен із цих критеріїв включає показники, що оцінюють рівень усвідомлення норм доброчесності, здатність до самостійного застосування принципів та аналізу власної діяльності. Рівні сформованості оцінюються за трьома ступенями: низьким (адаптивним), середнім (репродуктивним) і високим (творчим), що відображають різні рівні усвідомлення, ініціативи та здатності до самовдосконалення у сфері академічної доброчесності.
ІННОВАЦІЙНІ ПЕДАГОГІЧНІ ПІДХОДИ ДО ПІДГОТОВКИ ФАХІВЦІВ У СФЕРІ ГОСТИННОСТІ В УМОВАХ ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Петрунчак Денис Васильович
Published: January 2025

Мета. Метою статті є аналіз інноваційних педагогічних підходів до підготовки фахівців у сфері гостинності в умовах цифровізації освіти та розроблення рекомендацій щодо їх ефективного впровадження в освітній процес. Методи. У дослідженні використано теоретичний аналіз наукової літератури та джерел із теми дослідження, контент-аналіз статей і публікацій, присвячених цифровізації освіти та інноваційним педагогічним підходам, порівняльний аналіз традиційних та інноваційних методів навчання у сфері гостинності, а також синтез отриманої інформації для формування висновків та рекомендацій. Результати. Виявлено, що цифрова компетентність є ключовим компонентом підготовки сучасних фахівців сфери гостинності. Розглянуто інноваційні педагогічні підходи, зокрема модель перевернутого класу, інтеграцію інформаційно-комунікаційних технологій у навчальний процес та педагогіку гостинності, які сприяють підвищенню якості освіти та розвитку необхідних компетентностей у студентів. Наголошено на необхідності розроблення концептуальних положень цифрової педагогіки та дидактики, що враховують особливості навчання у цифровому середовищі. Проаналізовано компетентнісний підхід у професійній освіті та його актуальність для сфери гостинності. Визначено виклики та бар’єри в упровадженні інноваційних підходів, а також вплив цифровізації на сферу гостинності та освітні вимоги. Висновки. Інноваційні педагогічні підходи є необхідними для підготовки конкурентоспроможних фахівців у сфері гостинності в умовах цифровізації освіти. Упровадження цих підходів сприяє підвищенню якості освіти, розвитку цифрової компетентності та професійних навичок студентів. Розроблення цифрової педагогіки та дидактики, а також подолання викликів у впровадженні інновацій є ключовими завданнями сучасної педагогічної науки. Результати дослідження можуть бути використані для вдосконалення освітніх програм і методів навчання у сфері гостинності.
Utopia Bantuan Pangan Non Tunai dalam Mendorong Pemberdayaan Masyarakat
Authors:   STPMD APMD Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Sulistyowati Fadjarini , Saptaning Tyas Hari , Widati Widati , Puspitasari Condrodewi
Published: January 2025

Salah satu upaya pemerintah mengatasi kemiskinan melalui program pemberian bantuan sosial. Pemerintah telah berulang kali menyalurkan program bantuan sosial dengan penamaan yang sering berganti. Program Bantuan Pangan Non Tunai (BPNT) yang berkembang menjadi Program Bantuan Sembako yakni bantuan peningkatan gizi keluarga dengan memenuhi 4 unsur yakni karbohidrat, protein, vitamin dan mineral. Tahun 2022, Kementrian Sosial mengubah penyaluran BPNT tidak lagi diberikan in natura bahan pangan yang disediakan oleh e-warong, tetapi diberikan secara tunai. Penelitian ini bertujuan melakukan kajian implementasi dan dampak perubahan kebijakan penyaluran dari program BPNT non tunai ke bantuan tunai pada masyarakat khususnya bagi e-warong dan Keluarga Penerima Manfaat (KPM). Metode penelitian menggunakan deskriptif mendalam. Teknik perolehan data dilakukan dengan wawancara, FGD, observasi dan dokumentasi. Wawancara dilakukan dengan memilih informan sesuai kapasitas dan perannya dalam penyaluran BPNT. Hasil penelitian menunujukkan dengan beralihnya kebijakan bantuan non tunai ke bantuan tunai dilakukan tanpa adanya evaluasi dan monitoring yang berdampak pada: 1)Ketidaktepatan pemanfaatan bantuan bagi penerima manfaat; 2) Pencapaian bantuan tidak efektif dan 3) Pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui E- Warong terhenti atau tidak berkelanjutan. Perubahan kebijakan penyaluran BPNT dilakukan tanpa adanya evaluasi dan monitoring yang terukur mengakibatkan kebijakan BPNT tidak memilih arah dan tujuan yang jelas
De la antigüedad tardia à la alta edad media en zonas de montaña: poblamiento y explotación de recursos en el Pireneo oriental
Authors: Sancho Planas Marta
Published: January 2025

Les zones de muntanya com els Pirineus plantegen una realitat ocupacional diferenciada respecte als entorns de costa i de vall. Les dificultats de comunicació i les característiques de l'entorn natural condicionen l'establiment de nuclis d'hàbitat i l'explotació de recursos. Aquesta realitat es fa evident en els segles de transició entre l'Antiguitat Tardana i l'Alta Edat Mitjana. A partir de la desestructuració del model tardoromà, organitzat a partir de ciutats i viles, analitzem els canvis que es produeixen durant els segles V-IX en les formes d'hàbitat a partir de fonts arqueològiques i documentals. Establim relacions entre aquestes formes d'ocupació i els recursos disponibles i explotats en aquest període, així com amb els centres de poder.
Formas de poblamiento y ocupación en el ámbito rural del nordeste catalán desde el Bajo imperio romano hasta la época visigoda
Authors: Burch Rius Josep , Castanyer i Masoliver Pere , Nolla Brufau Josep Maria , Tremoleda Trilla Joaquim
Published: January 2025

En aquest article analitzem el poblament rural del nordest català des del baix Imperi romà fins a l'època visigoda. El mètode ja va ser utilitzat per estudiar el del alt Imperi romà. A partir d'un conjunt de dades, realitzem una tipologia dels assentaments coneguts en aquest territori. Els tipus d'assentaments que s'han documentat són els següents: uillae romanes sense continuïtat d'ocupació, aldees i establiments rurals amb precedent d'una uilla romana, aldees i petits establiments rurals de nova creació, aldees/castrum, uici, assentaments militars i establiments amb funció religiosa.
Tipologías del hábitat, formas de ocupación del territorio y economía en la zona central de Cataluña
Authors: Revilla Víctor
Published: January 2025

El desenvolupament del sistema de viles a la major part de les àrees de la Catalunya romana suposa la difusió d'un patró d'assentaments que es caracteritza per una tipologia molt diversa. Aquests assentaments tenen funcions específiques i es distribueixen seguint una jerarquia que en reflecteix les diferències. Aquesta jerarquia també afecta el mode de producció i l'organització de cada propietat i és el resultat de les estratègies socials i econòmiques desenvolupades entre finals de la República i principis de l'Imperi.
Necropolis and Funerary World in rural areas
Authors: Ciurana Prats Judit , Macias Josep M. , Roig Buxó Jordi , Palahí Grimal Lluís , Vivó Codina David , Casas Genover Josep , Nolla Brufau Josep Maria , Andreu Pintado Javier , Tobalina Pulido Leticia , Cabes Sébastien , Bel Valérie , Hernandez Jérôme , Sneed-Verfaillie Camille
Published: January 2025

Aquest volum se centra en l’anàlisi del món de la mort com un punt de partida per estudiar el món dels vius. Les contribucions tracten aquesta qüestió des de diferents perspectives: la localització de les necròpolis rurals, els diferents sistemes d’enterrament, la iconografia dels monuments funeraris, l’anàlisi antropològica de les restes humanes o els canvis en els rituals.
La Vinya del Fuster: necròpolis de la vil·la de Tolegassos (Viladamat)
Authors: Casas Genover Josep , Nolla Brufau Josep Maria
Published: January 2025

L’excavació de la vil·la romana de Tolegassos, endegada a començament dels anys vuitanta del segle passat, es va veure completada amb el redescobriment i excavació de la seva necròpolis. Un fet insòlit, per poc habitual, en aquest territori. D’aquesta manera, amb l’estudi de l’àrea cementirial, es tancava un cercle que s’havia iniciat amb l’excavació, estudi i publicació de la vil.la, i es va acabar amb l’excavació i estudi de la seva necròpolis: l’espai funerari on van a parar les despulles d’aquells que durant més de tres-cents anys van habitar i treballar a Tolegassos. La informació obtinguda permet reconstruir no tan sols els costums funeraris de la zona, sinó l’estructura, condicions de vida i treball d’un grup familiar ampli, que es va anar succeint en el temps en la cura i explotació d’aquell domini agrícola.
Apuntes sobre el hecho funerario en el mundo rural del Prepirineo Central en época romana: la comarca de las Cinco Villas (Zaragoza, España)
Authors: Andreu Pintado Javier
Published: January 2025

Aquest treball, basat en la documentació epigràfica i en els resultats de la prospecció arqueològica, estudia els trets bàsics del fet funerari en època romana en un espai territorial situat al nord del districte jurídic de la colònia Caesar Augusta (Zaragoza), a la Hispania Citerior i corresponent al Nord-oest de l'actual província de Zaragoza, a la Comarca de les Cinc Viles, amb una intensa presència romana. S'analitzen quins van ser els tipus de monuments funeraris predominants a les nombroses viles catalogades per a aquest espai en època altimperial, el període de major atomització del poblament rural a la zona, i el model resultant es compara amb les escasses evidències disponibles respecte de la mateixa qüestió per al període tardoantic. Les conclusions obtingudes s'emmarquen en els estudis moderns sobre la transformació del ritual funerari en època romana i s'utilitzen com a pretext per aportar algunes novetats documentals d'interès que enriqueixen el nostre catàleg d'evidències d'un i altre període.
Environmental impact of synthetic drugs production and consumption
Authors: Kurdil Nataliia
Published: January 2025

Extremely high volumes of drugs production and consumption have become a global problem of modern times, which determines negative impact on human health and the living environment.
Aim: generalization of international best practices in monitoring the impact of production and consumption of synthetic drugs on the environment.
Materials and Methods. the reports by the European Monitoring Centre for Drug and Narcotics Control, the National Police of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine, UN, WHO, materials from scientific libraries PUBMED, Elsevier were studied.
Results. According to the results of the latest monitoring in Ukraine, the dynamics of illegal drugs and psychoactive substances use per 10,000 population remains negative: from 14.7 in 2017 to 17.0 in 2022. However, under the conditions of martial law
and due to active hostilities in some regions of Ukraine, as well as because of limited access to relevant resources in these territories, individual monitoring subjects do not have the opportunity to exercise their powers in full. Therefore, obtaining comprehensive information on the volume of production and use of illegal drugs is not considered possible today. At the same time, according to the National Police of Ukraine, 94 drug laboratories were closed down in 2021 alone; four international channels of entry of illegal drugs into Ukraine were exposed; tons of drug materials and psychotropic substances were seized from illegal circulation as a result of completed investigations in criminal proceedings. The experience of EU countries proves that monitoring the concentration of synthetic drugs in environmental objects allows solving the following issues: assessing the nature and scale of drug use over time; identifying basic trends in drug consumption; determination of measures to control and mitigate the consequences of the production and consumption of synthetic drugs, which will effectively protect the environment from dangerous biologically active substances.
Conclusions. Although little is known about the actual extent of damage to the environment of illegal synthetic drugs, monitoring their presence in environmental objects is a relevant area of scientific research and should be a separate issue of public
health policy.
Keywords: drugs, environment.
An Analysis of Structure, Fire and Social Vulnerabilities of Chittagong City Corporation Area due to Earthquake Hazard
Authors: Kauser Md Rakibul Hasan , Saha Joy Kumer , Raja Debasish Roy
Published: January 2025

Chittagong city is the second largest city of Bangladesh. Due to rapid rate of urbanization and unplanned growth of urban centers, disasters like earthquake have become a menace for Chittagong. Most of the structures are owner built, non-engineered in nature and structurally vulnerable for earthquake. Ward no 29 (South Agrabad) which acts as CBD of Chittagong was selected for earthquake vulnerability assessment. A total of 86 buildings were selected by Simple random sampling procedure keeping the confidence level at 90%. Structure vulnerability assessment has been analyzed by a FEMA-RVS method, fire hazards vulnerability assessment has been done with the help of method developed by ADPC (2004) and social vulnerability assessment was done with the help of method developed by World Bank (2014). Finally, structure, fire and social vulnerabilities were integrated by composite vulnerability score developed by Rahman et al. (2015). From the analysis, it has been found that most of the structures are very highly vulnerable to earthquake and fire hazard and low social impacts are observed against earthquake. The findings of the research can be used to prioritize risk mitigation investments, measures to strengthen the emergency preparedness and response mechanisms for reducing the losses and damages due to future earthquake events.
JBIP, Vol. 10, 2017 (Printed in December 2019), pp. 89-104
Performance Evaluation of Articulated Bus as a Mode of Public Transport of Dhaka: A Case Study of Gazipur to Gabtoli Route
Authors: Satu Shammi Akter , Shakil Hedayet Islam
Published: January 2025

Dhaka, as a city of a developing country, is struggling to improve and enhance existing transit services at a low cost. The Articulated Bus Service is a newly introduced public transport mode in the transportation system of Dhaka city. Although a total of only 25 articulated buses operate from Gazipur and Gabtoli route, it is important to assess the role of the articulated bus services in order to justify the continuation of such services as well as considering the possible expansion to meet the popular demand for such services. The paper aims to evaluate the quality of service provision and examine the overall prospect of the articulated bus service in Dhaka. A passengers’ attitude survey was carried out about the overall performance of BRTC’s articulated bus and privately operated single decker bus services. Several service performance indicators were used to measure the performance and quality of these two bus modes considering the users’ point of view. It was revealed that overall performance of articulated buses was better than single decker bus services. The Articulated Bus Service shows huge potential in enhancing the transportation condition of Dhaka city through contribution to reducing congestion, environmental pollution, unreliability, delay and providing better services at reasonable fares.
JBIP, Vol. 10, 2017 (Printed in December 2019), pp. 41-54
Prospect of Redevelopment of the Showarighat Area of Dhaka Central Jail
Authors: Akter Tamanna , Rashid Muktadir , Mamun Md Muntasir , Sadmani Israq , Akther Mohammad Shakil , Islam Ishrat , Hossain Dipita
Published: January 2025

Dhaka Central Jail shifted to Keranigonj has enormous open land parcel, which is about 36.76 acres. It has been proposed to convert the old central jail place into public space. Such land use change will have an impact on the areas surrounding the central jail. A redevelopment plan is therefore required to control and guide this change in neighboring areas compatible with land use change of old central jail considering the aspirations of local residents. The purpose of this study is to ensure the participation of local people while preparing the redevelopment plan. In this regard, PRA tool is used while conducting the study. The study area is primarily a business hub with wholesale and retail activities and transport agencies. Small scale chemical industries are also visible in this area. Moreover, the area is bestowed with many inconveniences, like narrow road, traffic congestion, undesirable land use, water logging and lack of open spaces. In field survey, it is found that most local residents think that old central jail should be converted as a public space for recreational and community activities. Although different people have different views concerning the redevelopment, their opinions are accommodated in the proposals for redevelopment in this area.
JBIP, Vol. 10, 2017 (Printed in December 2019), pp. 25-40
Nexus between Light Pollution and Air Temperature: A Study of Bangladesh
Authors: Howlader Aninda Sundar , Islam Kazi Saiful
Published: January 2025

Rapid urbanization and population growth have introduced a new phenomenon called “light pollution”, which is the result of ungoverned use of artificial lighting. Natural land cover is being replaced by impervious surface to meet the growing demand. As a result, urban areas are getting warmer compared to the surrounding rural areas. Scholarly literature confirms the relationship between light pollution and air temperature. However, the nature of direct relationship is yet to be explored. Using remote sensing and weather station data, this research reveals the nature of relationship between these two variables. The analysis confirms that a significant relationship exists which can be explained by geographically weighted regression (GWR) in a far better way compared to ordinary least square (OLS) regression. According to the GWR, overall 50% change in air temperature is influenced or affected by light pollution, where in urban areas the impact of light pollution on air temperature is higher compared to rural areas. This research also unearths that light pollution is increasing at a dissolute rate, four-fold in 10 years. With this said, considering the nexus between light pollution and air temperature along with its other negative effects the authorities are expected to take measures to reduce light pollution.
JBIP, Vol. 11, 2018 (Printed in June 2020), pp. 1-9
Potential of Income Generating Activities on Livelihood Improvement of Rural Women: A Case Study on Two Villages of Hatiya Upazila, Noakhali
Authors: Shameem Mafruha Binte , Kalam A K M Abul
Published: January 2025

Without effective participation of women in development activities, it is impossible to accomplish comprehensive development of the country as both men and women are equally important part of the society. The main purpose of this research is to investigate the improvement of rural women’s livelihood through involvement in different Income Generating Activities (IGAs). An attempt has been made in this paper to know the present livelihood situation of rural women to assess their income strategies, and to find out the existing constraints on participation in IGAs. The field survey was conducted in two randomly selected villages of Hatiya Upazila, Noakhali district, namely Char Latiya and Purba Jorkhali. Data collection methods included questionnaire survey and direct observation with 100 women who are associated with income generating activities. Key informant interviews were conducted with strategic stakeholders who were actively involved in the implementation and monitoring of income generating activities. The impact analysis of IGAs on personal income of women shows that overall 43% women have increased their income through participation in IGAs over the past three years. The majority of the rural women (62%) indicated that their livelihoods improved through participation in IGAs. The extent of participation of “NGO women” in various IGAs is higher than “non-NGO women” and they made a significant profit from all IGAs compared to “non-NGO women”. This suggests that an increasing participation of rural women in IGAs could potentially benefit the rural economy in Bangladesh.
JBIP, Vol. 11, 2018 (Printed in June 2020), pp. 21-37
Development Budget in Bangladesh: Spatial Analysis of Regional Dynamics
Authors: Jobaid Mamnunnah , Khan Adil Mohammed
Published: January 2025

Regional difference in economic development is a common phenomenon in the developed as well as developing countries as economic development never progresses at the same pace in all the regions of a country. However, the vision of balanced regional growth must be addressed by any government as it ensures equity in development. Bangladesh is a developing country which achieved its independence in 1971. Article 19(2) of the constitution of the Peoples’ Republic of Bangladesh states: “The state shall adopt effective measures to remove social and economic inequality between man and man and to ensure the equitable distribution of wealth among citizens, and of opportunities in order to attain a uniform level of economic development throughout the republic.” In spite of the constitutional obligations, regional variations have been taking place in the development of Bangladesh since the independence. As a result, variations in socio-economic development among regions in Bangladesh have been visible. In this regard, this paper explores the spatial variations in distribution of national budget among various divisions and districts. It analyzes the regional variations of distribution of development budget in the form of Annual Development Plan (ADP) during the period 2012-13 to 2016-17 across various regions in Bangladesh. In this research, Location Quotient (LQ) Method and Gini Coefficient Method have been used to analyze the regional variations of budget distribution to measure the regional disparity of development in Bangladesh. The findings of this research may help the policy makers understand that a more balanced development approach is required in the future to offset the regional variations in development.
JBIP, Vol. 11, 2018 (Printed in June 2020), pp. 39-54
Determining Pedestrian Level of Service for Selected Footpath Stripes of Dhaka City Using Multi-criteria Decision Making Approach
Authors: Bhuiya Md Musfiqur Rahman , Mohiuddin Hossain , Patwary Md Shahadath Hossain , Tasneem Anika
Published: January 2025

Walking is considered to be the most important mode of travel across the world, particularly for short distance trip. Since 19.6% of the trips are made by foot in Dhaka, it is necessary to ensure friendly walking environment in the footpath for the welfare of pedestrians of Dhaka. This study aims to make a comparative analysis of Pedestrian Level of Service (PLOS) of selected footpath stripes along Segun Bagicha road, Toynbee Circular road, Mirpur road and Baily road. Pedestrian Level of Service has been determined based on ten factors: path width, pedestrian volume, crossing facilities, availability of buffer, distance from vehicular traffic, surface quality, comfort, walking environment, existence of street light. Weight of each factor has been determined through Multi-criteria analysis approach, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Path width, Pedestrian volume and existence of buffer have been found to be first, second and third most important factors. PLOS has been determined based on indexed value of factors and weight of factors. All the sections were found to have poor PLOS. The findings of the study will be helpful for the transport policy makers to ameliorate the condition of these factors to ensure a better walking condition for pedestrians of selected footpath sections.
JBIP, Vol. 11, 2018 (Printed in June 2020), pp. 67-76
Pedestrian Facilities at Khulna CBD
Authors: Anjum Nafisa
Published: January 2025

The detrimental impact of automobiles in today’s contemporary world has revived the interest in pedestrian facilities to promote walking as a sustainable mode of transportation. There are no better alternatives than pedestrian facilities to ensure and promote sustainable urban transportation. Bangladesh, being a developing country, has an lack of proper policy guidelines regarding pedestrian facilities. Khulna being a major city of Bangladesh, due to lack of proper policy and legislation, is lacking pedestrian facilities even in the CBD area. This study aims to investigate the existing pedestrian facilities, evaluate their condition and fulfilment of pedestrian demand in Khulna CBD. The study is mainly explorative in nature and both quantitative and qualitative approach of research has been implied. The quality of the existing pedestrian facilities has been compared to the standards identified from the international policies. Based on the extensive policy review, this study considers footpath, crossings, kerb ramp, street furniture and street lights as the most indispensable for pedestrian facilities. The findings reflect on poor quality pedestrian facilities in Khulna CBD. Finally, some general guidelines are recommended to incorporate in the National Land Transport Policy to shift focus from wider road provision to pedestrian facility development in areas like Khulna CBD to promote walking and, therefore, to contribute towards transport sustainability and livability of the CBD area.
JBIP, Vol. 11, 2018 (Printed in June 2020), pp. 157-169
Potential Amplifiable Areas in Dhaka City for Seismic Hazard
Authors: Rashied Masudur , Mahmud Md Akter
Published: January 2025

After 1990s the population of Dhaka accelerated rapidly due to its economic and political influence with many other pull factors. Historically, the city grew along with the shore of River Buriganga and its surrounding areas. Later on, the city expanded towards its north, east and south-eastern parts. A significant number of canals, khals, and water bodies are infilled with sand, especially in the peripheral areas of the city. Dhaka is one of the most seismically vulnerable cities in the world for its location since it is close to Eurasian and Indian plates. From the lithological aspect, the core city has developed on Upper and Lower Madhupur Terrace with surrounding Holocene floodplains. The soil profile of the floodplain shows the near-surface soil up to a depth of 30m mostly composed of alluvial sandy and clayey soils with a probable chance of soil amplification. The empirical correlation between Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and shear wave velocity (Vs) is a popular approach for estimating the amplification factor. This paper gathered secondary information from existing literature to illustrate the potential amplifiable areas in Dhaka city and compare it with the gradual shrinkage of water bodies for seismic hazard. 
JBIP, Vol. 12, 2019 (Printed in June 2020), pp. 33-43
Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management in Dhaka City: Challenges and Issues
Authors: Rashid Md Harun Or
Published: January 2025

Improvement of the current solid waste management system is one of the main challenges for most of the municipalities in Bangladesh, especially for Dhaka city. Currently, large quantities of solid waste in Dhaka city are being dumped in informal or formal but unsanitary dump sites that threaten the general public health and ecological environment. Since the current solid waste management system mainly depends upon landfilling and open dumping without any source separation at the household level, it is necessary to introduce a new integrated system that will take into account the current situation in the city as well as the obligations as set out by the legal framework for waste management in the country. The study is mainly done based on secondary data analysis and literature review and reveals that only an integrated solid waste management system developed considering the local situation and caracteristics of the waste generated in the city can be an effective solution starting from source segregation to composting of organic waste. Producing refuse-derived fuel (RDF) using non-compostable high calorific value waste can be useful to reduce a substantial amount of landfill load of the city.
JBIP, Vol. 12, 2019 (Printed in June 2020), pp. 97-107
Land Readjustment as an Instrument for Governing Megacity’s Urban Sprawl and Ecologically Critical Areas: A Reflection on the Experimental Upshot from Bangladesh
Authors: Das Anutosh
Published: January 2025

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh and 8th largest mega city in the world, is the home of more than twenty million people with its sprawling slums and dense suburban areas. Ecologically critical areas like agricultural land, wetland and other water bodies in the urban fringe areas are quickly vanishing from the landscape of Dhaka city to meet up the overarching demand of growing urban population. Land readjustment (LR), an urban land use management technique is widely used for carefully handling the development of fringe areas which are potentially ripe for new urban expansion at no or minimum cost to the government. In view of the above, this research has tended to focus on the aptness of Land Readjustment techniques for orderly urban expansion and fringe area development of Dhaka city along with the aim of conserving ecologically critical areas. The study used data both from primary and secondary sources to accomplish the purposes. The study argues the role of Land Readjustment technique in ensuring issues vis-à-vis integration of social security, economic feasibility and disaster risk reduction while tackling the great sustainability challenge for reshaping the city.
JBIP, Vol. 12, 2019 (Printed in June 2020), pp. 109-120
Laporan Kasus: Diabetes Melitus tipe 2 disertai Obesitas dengan Konsumsi Rebusan Buah Pare
Authors: Kamaruddin M Yusril , Makmun Armanto
Published: January 2025

Diabetes melitus membutuhkan perawatan medis yang berkelanjutan karena merupakan kondisi yang berlangsung lama. Diabetes mellitus tipe 2 adalah jenis yang paling umum dan dipengaruhi oleh banyak variabel, termasuk lingkungan dan genetik. Disebabkan oleh urbanisasi, gaya hidup orang berubah, beralih dari makan makanan sehat ke makanan cepat saji. Dibandingkan dengan orang dengan berat badan normal, orang yang obesitas memiliki risiko diabetes tipe 2 empat kali lebih besar untuk mengontrol glukosa darah, pengobatan farmakologis dan non-farmakologi diperlukan dalam manajemen diabetes mellitus. Momordica Charantia, atau melon pahit, adalah tanaman alami yang dapat digunakan sebagai pengobatan alternatif untuk diabetes mellitus. Buah pear telah lama digunakan sebagai obat medis dan memiliki sifat hipoglikemik. Menurut studi literatur, bahan kimia charantin yang ditemukan dalam kacang-kacangan menunjukkan sifat yang mirip dengan insulin, membantu mengurangi kadar glukosa darah. Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa perawatan farmakologis dan penggabungan kacang sebagai terapi non-farmakologi dapat menurunkan kadar gula darah pada orang dengan diabetes mellitus.
Characterization and enhanced antibiofilm activity of Annona muricata extract in combination with fluconazole against Candida albicans
Authors: Mishra Abhay , Yalo Masande , Nambooze Jennifer , Pohl Carolina H. , Kemp Gabré , Setsiba Lekgoana K. , Matsabisa Motlalepula G.
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Candida albicans biofilm formation contributes significantly to antifungal resistance, necessitating new treatment strategies. Annona muricata Lin., a traditional herbal remedy, has shown promise in combating microbial infections. This study evaluated the antibiofilm activity of the methanol extract of A. muricata leaves, alone or combined with fluconazole, against C. albicans.
Methods: Phytochemicals in the methanol extract were analyzed using LC-MS, biofilm metabolic activity was assessed with the XTT assay, and morphological changes were examined via scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Molecular docking evaluated the binding of compounds in the A. muricata extract to the Sap3 receptor (PDB: 2H6T).
Results: LC-MS identified 17 phytochemicals in the methanol extract. The extract showed dose-dependent inhibition of biofilm formation, reaching ~60% inhibition at 240 μg/ml. Fluconazole inhibition increased from 32% to 76% as concentrations rose from 15 to 240 μg/ml. The combination of A. muricata and fluconazole enhanced inhibition, ranging from 74% to 78% at 15–240 μg/ml. SEM analysis revealed altered biofilm morphology and loss of cell integrity with the combination treatment. Phytochemicals showed high binding affinity (−9.7 to −8.0 kcal/mol) for the Sap3 enzyme, suggesting therapeutic potential.
Conclusion: These findings suggest that compounds in the A. muricata methanol extract synergize with fluconazole at sub-inhibitory concentrations to suppress C. albicans biofilm formation. This paves the way for antifungal treatments that may mitigate fluconazole resistance using this plant extract.
Dampak cyberbullying pada tingkat emosional remaja
Authors: Yemima Chrisanta Kezia
Published: January 2025

Tingkat emosional seseorang dapat dilihat dari berbagai faktor dan kejadian yang mengakibatkan gejolak emosi yang berlebihan dan tidak stabil, emosi seseorang juga dapat dilihat dari kecerdasan emosional yang dimilikinya. Cyberbullying merupakan salah satu bentuk bullying yang terjadi di media sosial yang kini sudah tidak asing lagi bagi banyak orang, khususnya para remaja. Pesatnya perkembangan teknologi informasi berupa media sosial dan kemudahan internet membuat penggunaan media sosial semakin meluas dan dalam berbagai bentuk. Cyberbullying saat ini menjadi masalah yang sulit diatasi karena pelakunya tidak menyadari bahwa yang dilakukannya telah melampaui norma orang lain atau sengaja menyerang media sosial secara bertahap dengan tujuan tertentu. Dampak dari cyberbullying dapat berdampak negatif pada emosi seseorang, yaitu dapat menimbulkan depresi dan niat korban untuk melukai dirinya sendiri akibat tekanan emosional yang tidak terkendali akibat cyberbullying. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi pustaka dengan menganalisis berbagai artikel yang digunakan untuk menjawab pertanyaan penelitian. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana cyberbullying berdampak pada tingkat emosional remaja. Hal ini merujuk pada kecerdasan emosional pada remaja untuk melihat sejauh mana individu mampu mengendalikan emosinya akibat dampak dari cyberbullying.
Visualisasi Data Cyber Security Attack Dengan Fitur Prediksi Serangan Dan Mitigasi Risiko:Perspektif Generative Gemini AI
Authors: Purwanti Purwanti
Published: January 2025

Serangan siber tidak hanya memberikan kerugian pada tingkat individu, tetapi juga berdampak signifikan terhadap perusahaan hingga tingkat nasional. Pada tahun 2023, jenis-jenis serangan siber seperti malware (perangkat berbahaya), intrusion (intrusi), dan distributed denial of service (DDoS) atau serangan penolakan layanan terdistribusi, semakin sering terjadi dan menjadi perhatian utama di berbagai sektor. Dengan meningkatnya ancaman serangan siber, teknologi mitigasi risiko terus berkembang pesat. Visualisasi data interaktif menjadi alat efektif untuk menyederhanakan dan menganalisis data kompleks terkait serangan siber. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tren serangan siber yang terjadi sepanjang tahun 2023, dengan fokus pada identifikasi jenis serangan yang paling umum dan negara-negara yang paling terdampak. Mengacu pada pendekatan System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), penelitian ini menerapkan metode Agile dalam proses pengembangan aplikasi dashboard untuk visualisasi data serangan siber. Aplikasi ini dilengkapi dengan fitur prediksi dan mitigasi risiko, yang didukung oleh pemanfaatan teknologi Gemini AI. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi dapat mendeteksi serangan jenis Malware, Intrusion, dan DdoS yang dominan pada tahun tersebut. Integrasi Gemini AI memberikan prediksi serangan yang dapat membantu untuk tindakan pencegahan berdasarkan rekomendasi yang diberikan oleh AI.