bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Budget Implementation and Socio-Economic Development in Akwa Ibom State
Authors:   Department of Political Science & Public Administration, University of Uyo, Uyo, Otioro Francis Edem
Published: September 2024

This study examined the influence of the implementation of the annual budget on the socio-economic sector of the state with emphasis on education & health. It was observed that in most states of the federation, the factors responsible for budget failures included but were not limited to budget indiscipline, lack of accountability, inadequate oversight functions on the side of lawmakers, and untimely release of funds, amongst others. It was the objective of this study to establish how the implementation of annual budgets in Akwa Ibom State has impacted the level of secondary and primary healthcare delivery in the State as well as the educational facilities in Akwa Ibom State. To achieve the above objectives, the survey research design was employed to gather data from a large population through the instrumentality of the research questionnaire. Hard data were also obtained from the state’s budget office. To explain this study, the Elite Preference Model which is a variant of the Elite Theory was employed. The findings of this study revealed that the implementation of the budget had a significant negative relationship with secondary and primary healthcare delivery and the attainment of educational services/facilities in Akwa Ibom State. Given the above findings, it was recommended amongst others that, as a matter of policy, budget discipline should be enforced in all its three dimensions, namely, numerical discipline, timing discipline and policy discipline. It was also recommended that a target budgeting strategy should be adopted by the Akwa Ibom State government.
Contemporary tax administration and revenue generation by Board of Internal Revenue Services: A Study of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Akwa Ibom State University, Eyoh Unuyu Etim , Uwah Uwem Etim ,   Department of Accounting, Akwa Ibom State University
Published: September 2024

Contemporary strategies of collecting revenue through taxation are what Board of Inland Revenue (BIR) Services need in Nigeria. Such strategies are rooted in the enabling tax laws as amended. This study is an examination of tax administration and revenue generation, based on the activities of the board of the Internal Revenue Service in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The study appraised five specific variables of tax administration as they impact revenue generation in the State. The survey method which involves the use of questionnaires was applied to collect data for the study. Also, data were derived through the review of relevant literature and from the report of the Auditor General of Akwa Ibom State on the Board of Internal Revenue. The population of the study consisted of 450 staff of the Akwa Ibom Board of Internal Revenue Service, while the sample size adopted for the study was 399 staff using the Taro Yamane formula. A regression analysis was employed to analyze the data at 0.5 level of significance. The study found that tax assessment/collection, tax enforcement, tax collection accounting, tax audit and tax education/awareness do have a significant impact on revenue generation by the board of Internal Revenue Service in Akwa Ibom State. From the findings, it was concluded that contemporary tax administration significantly impacts revenue generation in Akwa Ibom State. It was recommended that tax accountability should be utmost, and the Akwa Ibom State Government should build the capacity of its citizens through behavioural change and industrialization to generate tax income, where the accountability process will engender revenue generation.
Lean Management and Firms Competitive Advantage
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, Akwa Ibom State University, Uwa Kingsley Lazarus
Published: September 2024

This study focused on lean management and firms' competitive advantage in Akwa Ibom State. Two hypotheses and two research questions were developed for the study, using a survey methodology. The population consisted of 59 employees in top management, middle management, and lower management positions at particular manufacturing companies in the state of Akwa Ibom. Utilizing census techniques, data on the total population was gathered. The two hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance using the Ordinal Regression Tool Analysis. The findings indicated that the Lean Management dimension (employee involvement: 8.298, PV = 0.003; Just-in-Time: 7.246, PV = 0.002) and firms' competitive advantage in Akwa Ibom State were significantly correlated. Just-in-time and employee involvement are relational characteristics that might improve enterprises' competitive advantage and organizational performance in Akwa Ibom State. The study’s management was advised to improve their policies to support manufacturing and operations by figuring out what the customer values, mapping out the value stream the complete sequence of steps necessary to deliver a good or service—and analyzing the value stream to find and get rid of wasteful practices like overproduction, waiting times, needless motion, defects, and excess inventory. To boost overall cost efficiency, it was also advised that manufacturing companies integrate waste elimination into their operational processes.
Debt Dynamics and Fiscal Sustainability in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Economics, Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Esu Godwin Essang
Published: September 2024

This study investigated the stabilizing effect of sustainable fiscal policy on public debt dynamics as well as the impact of debt dynamics on fiscal sustainability in Nigeria for the period (1980 – 2022). Using secondary data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin (2023), World Development Indicators (WDI, 2023), Debt Management Office (DMO – various years), Penn World Table (PWT – multiple years), and World Economic Outlook (WEO – various years), the study used suitable cointegration and other econometrics techniques viz: Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS), Markov-switching model and polynomial models. It was found, amongst other things, that (i) Automatic debt dynamics can influence debt dynamics, (ii) The robustness or otherwise of primary fiscal balance determines the direction of changes in the total debt stock, and (iii) positive debt dynamics vis-à-vis dwindling revenue flows and growing government expenditure, would result in fiscal unsustainability. It was recommended, amongst other things, that since automatic debt dynamics is one of the significant influences on debt dynamics and is being fuelled by the direction of adjustments in inflation and interest rate, there is a need for concerted efforts at stabilising inflation and interest rate to stabilise public debt dynamics. Also, the study revealed that the size of the primary balance influences the changes in public debt stock. It was recommended that the authorities should endeavour to maintain a robust primary fiscal surplus to stabilise growth in public debt, if not minimise it and grow the economy.
The Barrier Factors of Social Empowerment Through Business Assistance as A Challenge in Realizing the Concept of Utilitarianism
Authors: . Syahrul , Ilmar Aminuddin , Ruslan Achmad , Djafar Eka Merdekawati
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the barrier factors of social empowerment through business assistance in Bontonompo District as a challenge in realizing the concept of utilitarianism. Type of the research was an empirical legal research through a sociological juridical approach. The research location is in Bontonompo District, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province. The data sources used consist of primary data sources and secondary data sources. Primary data sources include interviews, questionnaires, and direct field observations. Secondary data sources are obtained from documents and scientific journals. The research uses descriptive quantitative analysis by projecting the collected data. The research results show that the barrier factors of social empowerment through business assistance include legal, law enforcement, infrastructure, community, and cultural factors. Therefore, the government must ensure that social empowerment through business assistance is oriented toward community self-reliance, resulting in an improved standard of living as a manifestation of the concept of utilitarianism.
Evaluating the Impact of Business Intelligence Tools on Outcomes and Efficiency Across Business Sectors
Authors: - MD Nadil Khan , - Shariful Haque , - Kazi Sanwarul Azim , - Khaled Al-Samad , - A H M Jafor , - Md. Aziz , - Omar Faruq , - Nahid Khan
Published: September 2024

Given the intricate global arena of business, employing BI instruments turns out to be a significant strategic move that helps organizations accelerate performance and optimize business. This paper assesses a full range of industries like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing which are prospective areas of growth for these technology tools, thus enabling us to establish their multi-faceted effect. Our masterminded mixed methods research design comparatively analyzes BI in the various sectors bringing forth issues of performance metrices in BI implementation. The research discloses a vivid mosaic of results. BI tools play a crucial role here "in the improvement of decision-making processes and operational agility both of which are imperative for the firms to survive now and in the future. Arising from this, the size and the kind of benefits that each sector gets from BI is determined by the specifics of each industry, which administrators should be aware of, together with inherent challenges that need to be addressed and alignment of BI initiatives within broader organizational objectives. First of all, the paper delves into the area of business process automation tools and provides a complex analysis of their effectiveness in different industries. This, in turn, helps organizations maximize the benefits of these mechanisms and develop their strategies in the context of specific industry traits and world competitiveness.
Analyzing the Impact of Data Analytics on Performance Metrics in SMEs
Authors: - MD Nadil Khan , - Shariful Haque , - Kazi Sanwarul Azim , - Khaled Al-Samad , - A H M Jafor , - Md. Aziz , - Omar Faruq , - Nahid Khan
Published: September 2024

In any volatile scenario of the small and medium scaled enterprises (SMEs), data analytics which is considered as a transformatory factor is no exception, thus impacting a number of performance parameters. This paper has a look at data analytics in the micro-small and medium enterprises sorting companies and how they not only enhance the operational efficiency but also drive the decision making and strategic planning which drives the sustainable growth. Taking into account a mixed-methods strategy, the study reflects a holistic cross-sectional demonstration of SMEs belonging to different markets, accentuating the positive outcomes and tradeoffs resulting from the introduction of data analytics. These study findings showed that, after all, data analytics stands out as a powerful tool that brings about several improvements in critical success factors, such as retention of customers, operational efficiency and profitability. Empowered SMEs that are equipped with advanced analytics, in turn, improve decision-making effectiveness and liking by over 50%, which places them in superior competitive positions in the markets. But between its advantages and challenges, the transition to technological change is not that simple. The researches point out that there are the significant issues such as resource shortage, knowledge deficit which limit the performance of the SMEs and also the cultural issue that impede the learning process. The highlighted case studies that are set by this article are analysis implementations that help SMEs to overcome their difficulties and a make data-driven insights well-used. This study comes to the strategic end by offering SMEs a roadmap for mastering the eternity of data analytics adoption, and at the same time, future research directions are suggested so as to delve deeper into the scalability of analytics tools in an attempt to improve performance in SMEs.
Exploring the Impact of FinTech Innovations on the U.S. and Global Economies
Authors: - MD Nadil Khan , - Shariful Haque , - Kazi Sanwarul Azim , - Khaled Al-Samad , - A H M Jafor , - Md. Aziz , - Omar Faruq , - Nahid Khan
Published: September 2024

The advent and propagation of the Financial Technology (FinTech) in the recent times has brought huge transformation on the global financial services industry, providing it with much-needed space for creativity as well as credit to many. This essay discusses the FinTech innovations prism, analyzing their influence on the US and global economies at large. The purpose of this discussion is to provide a nuanced perspective on the place of FinTech within the context of foreign economic circumstances. Via a rather stringent technique which is comprehensive methodology that illustrates the benefits of FinTech market both developed and developing countries, the case study focuses on the attributes of market efficiency, accessibility as well as the challenges in regulation which has been brought forth by the fast technological interventions. Study showed that FinTech is definitely among the factors that drove the progress of financial services in the aspects of efficiency and inclusivity. The influx of new technologies also lead to the complex regulatory challenges that required coordinated global kit of respond. These consequences create high interest for officials, financial experts and researchers who abide the sweeping winds of changes within financial services sector fueled by the advanced innovations. The research does not only explore the gaps between the emerging technologies received among different economic environments but also, it forecasts what the future trends of this field will be that can shape the future of the economy.
The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Economic Paradigms in the USA and Globally
Authors: - MD Nadil khan , - Shariful Haque , - Kazi Sanwarul Azim , - Khaled Al-Samad , - A H M Jafor , - Md. Aziz , - Omar Faruq , - Nahid Khan
Published: September 2024

This vision argues the changing paradigms and nature of economy thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the U.S. and beyond the country. AI's economic impact analysis is achieved through a descriptive review of the AI's birth and life from its inception to current highly sophisticated applications. This life and death review also analyzes key economic sectors, for example, finance, manufacturing, and services influenced by AI. Executing a multi-purpose approach that uses both data analysis and comparative case studies to the research, statistics show that there are major differences in the way AI technologies are integrated and then come up with the outcome of the economy in different economic frameworks. The research show that between the USA and other countries, AI has been remarkable in the sense that such innovations and efficiencies have been realized with growth rates varying. There are multi-factors that differ which lead to the disparity of impact for instance; technological readiness and standards of law in the countries. In addition, this work exposes the problematic aspects of adoption of AI integration and the ethical considerations which should be taken care of through policies that facilitate innovation but also contributes to addressing disparities and ethical issues. AI will be a core driver in the process of global economic transformation, which means the labour of those in positions of power will be directed to the strategic planning in order to smoothly integrate new powerful technologies into their respective industries. This paper to the ongoing debate about the place of AI in financial development, aimed at providing useful outcomes to help managers make strategic decisions the increasingly AI-driven world.
Nombre d’immersions de busseig recreatiu en reserves marines
Authors:   Direcció General de Pesca, Gouraguine Adam , Barrientos Natalia , Vaquer-Sunyer Raquel
Published: September 2024

A les Illes Balears hi ha 12 reserves marines d’interès pesquer (amb data de juliol del 2024): Nord de Menorca, Freus d’Eivissa i Formentera, Punta de sa Creu de Formentera, Badia de Palma, Illa del Toro i Illes Malgrats,
Migjorn de Mallorca, Llevant de Mallorca, Nord-est d’Eivissa-Tagomago, Illa de l'Aire, sa Dragonera, es Vedrà-Vedranell i ses Bledes.
Espècies al·lòctones
Authors: Png-Gonzalez Lydia , Follana Berná Guillermo , Cefalì Maria Elena , Ballesteros Enric , Carbonell Aina
Published: September 2024

Les espècies que desenvolupen un caràcter invasor solen ser un petit percentatge del nombre total d’espècies exòtiques que s’estableixen als diferents hàbitats marins. Entre les espècies incloses al Catàleg espanyol d’espècies exòtiques invasores (EEI, Reial Decret 630/2013 [BOE-A-2013-8565]) hi ha un grup d’algues macròfites marines que es desenvolupa en la zona infralitoral i les poblacions del qual s’han establert en diferents localitzacions de les Illes Balears: Acrothamnion preissii, Asparagopsis taxiformis, Caulerpa cylindracea, Caulerpa taxifolia, Halimeda incrassata, Lophocladia lallemandii i Womersleyella setacea. Així mateix, des de principis de l’any 2000 s’inclou també el crustaci decàpode Percnon gibbesi, que abunda en el pis infralitoral superior. Més recentment, el crustaci decàpode Callinectes sapidus, amb interès comercial i estès en les zones peninsulars, prolifera des de l’any 2015 a l’arxipèlag balear.
Nacra (Pinna nobilis)
Authors: Álvarez Elvira , Deudero Salud , Hendriks Iris , Vázquez-Luis Maite
Published: September 2024

La nacra, Pinna nobilis (Linnaeus, 1758), és el mol·lusc més gros de la Mediterrània, d’on és endèmica. Pot assolir els 50 anys d’edat1 i els 120 cm de longitud.2 És un animal filtrador que viu fixat al substrat en fons d’arena, en detrits i principalment en praderies de Posidonia oceanica, entre els 0,5-60 m de profunditat.
Reserves marines d'interès pesquer
Authors:   Direcció General de Pesca, Gouraguine Adam , Barrientos Natalia , Vaquer-Sunyer Raquel
Published: September 2024

Les reserves marines d’interès pesquer són porcions del medi marí on estan prohibides la pesca industrial i semiindustrial (arrossegament,encerclament i palangre de superfície), mentre que la pesca artesanal i la recreativa estan regulades. Algunes reserves marines inclouen superfícies totalment tancades a la pesca i on no es permet el
submarinisme recreatiu amb escafandre autònom, denominades reserves integrals o no-take zones. Altres reserves inclouen zones especials de busseig on les immersions tenen límits establerts.
Àrea de distribució de coral·ligen
Authors: Barrientos Natalia , Vaquer-Sunyer Raquel , Marsinyach Eva , Julià Marc , Moranta Joan , Ballesteros Enric , Barberá Carmen
Published: September 2024

L’hàbitat coral·ligen es compon d’algues calcàries incrustants que s’acumulen de forma laminar sobre un substrat dur, i que d’aquesta manera permeten que s’hi instal·lin altres organismes d’esquelet carbonatat.
Making Eggs Without Ovaries
Authors: Smela Merrick
Published: September 2024

It may soon be possible to make human eggs from stem cells, thanks to advances in a technology called in vitro oogenesis.
Обґрунтування системи показників оцінювання енергетичної безпеки держави
Authors: Kliat Yurii , Solomytskyi Oleksii , Taran Olha
Published: September 2024

Актуальність статті обумовлена необхідністю розроблення системи показників оцінювання енергетичної безпеки держави, що є важливим в умовах, коли агресор спрямовано намагається знищити енергетичні системи України.
Стаття спрямована на викладення ієрархії показників, які всебічно характеризують основні фактори, що впливають на енергетичну безпеку. Розроблення системи показників ґрунтується на системному аналізі зазначених факторів.
У статті наведена запропонована ієрархія показників оцінювання енергетичної безпеки, які поділені на дві групи – воєнні та невоєнні, та дають змогу оцінити як стан основних елементів енергетичної системи (система ядерної енергетики, електоенергетична система та система забезпечення паливом), енергозабезпеченість Збройних Сил України, так і загальні показники – енергонезалежність, диверсифікація шляхів та обсягів постачання енергетичних ресурсів, стан критичної інфраструктури та енергоефективність національної економіки.
Також запропонований можливий узагальнений підхід до розрахунку цих показників на основі сукупностей часткових показників нижчого рівня.
У цілому запропонована система показників дозволяє: послідовно оцінити внесок енергетичного фактору до значення загальної воєнної безпеки держави; отримати єдині інтегральні показники рівня енергетичної безпеки (забезпеченості), що дозволить однозначну оцінку щодо стану справ у цій сфері; визначити динаміку зміни значущих показників при зміні факторів, від яких вони залежать, та, відповідно, оцінити ефективність впроваджених заходів, спрямованих на зміцнення стану енергетичної та воєнної безпеки держави; виявити джерела можливих небезпек, які можуть призвести до загострення стану воєнної (енергетичної) безпеки держави, завдяки визначенню критичних значень показників, та визначити їх важливість (пріоритети).
Напрямами подальших досліджень може бути розроблення порядку визначення інтегральних показників енергозабезпеченності ЗС, енергетичної безпеки а також їх впливу на економічну, воєнну та національну безпеку держави.
Математична модель стійкості функціонування системи ситуаційної обізнаності району операції (бойових дій) на основі використання розвідувальних безпілотних авіаційних систем
Authors: Sukharevskyi Vadym , Kirsanov Serhii , Vodchyts Oleksandr , Voytsehovskiy Roman
Published: September 2024

Наразі досвід ведення воєнних дій під час відсічі повномасштабній агресії російської федерації проти України показав надзвичайну ефективність безпілотних авіаційних комплексів (систем) у вирішенні завдань з ведення розвідки, ураження цілей противника, наведення та коригування вогню ракетних військ та артилерії, дистанційного мінування ділянок місцевості, транспортування матеріально-технічних засобів у визначені райони (зони) ведення операції тощо. Особлива увага при цьому приділяється безпілотним авіаційним комплексам (системам), які у взаємозв’язку утворюють систему ситуаційної обізнаності району операції (бойових дій).
Однак унаслідок впливу як внутрішніх (періодична зміна кількості безпілотних авіаційних комплексів (систем) у повітрі), так і зовнішніх факторів (вплив засобів радіоелектронної боротьби противника, вогневого ураження) така система є не стійкою, що проявляється у втраті розвідувальної інформації через неможливість її своєчасного оброблення.
Зважаючи на зазначене, у статті розроблено математичну модель стійкості функціонування системи ситуаційної обізнаності району операції, новизна якої полягає у тому, що вона описує функціонування системи під постійним впливом як зовнішніх, так і внутрішніх факторів за умови виконання завдань за призначенням k БпАК(С), а також визначає умови забезпечення стійкості функціонування системи у часі через обґрунтування допустимих обсягів інформації, які можуть оброблятися як на початку її функціонування, так і у подальшому, з інтенсивністю оброблення інформації, що постійно змінюється. За допомогою моделі можна визначити умови стійкого функціонування системи та тривалість оброблення інформації в ній при постійних збудженнях (постійному впливі факторів), що надає можливість корегування (за потреби) відповідних показників для досягнення потрібних значень оперативності та стійкості її функціонування.
“Таймлайн”-мобілізація – шлях від примусу до популяризації військової служби в умовах війни: право вибору – спосіб ефективного комплектування людськими ресурсами
Authors: Semenenko Oleh , Koval Volodymyr , Dobrovolskyi Yuzef , Tsarynnyk Viktor , Ovanesian Robert
Published: September 2024

Актуальність статті, тематика якої – підвищення ефективності мобілізації в Україні, ні в кого сьогодні не викликає сумніву. Запровадження авторами так званих принципів “timeline”-мобілізації полягає в аналізі змін у підходах щодо мобілізації під час війни, зокрема щодо переходу від примусової мобілізації до популяризації військової служби та надання права вибору військовозобов’язаним формату проходження служби за принципом: “чим більше ти ризикуєш, тим менше ти служиш, але маєш найбільший фінансовий та соціальний пакет для себе та своєї родини, і навпаки”. Це дослідження підкреслює важливість забезпечення права вибору для громадян, що сприяє ефективному комплектуванню людськими ресурсами та підвищенню морального духу військовослужбовців. В умовах російсько-української війни, що триває, для України цей підхід є критично важливим, оскільки дозволяє зміцнити обороноздатність країни завдяки залученню мотивованих та свідомих добровольців. Тому головною метою статті було обрано виявлення існуючої проблематики мобілізаційних процесів у нашій державі та пошук шляхів удосконалення механізмів комплектування Збройних Сил України людськими ресурсами в умовах війни. Одним зі шляхів автори вважають запровадження системи “timeline”-мобілізації в Україні, яка, на їхню думку, сприятиме формуванню позитивного іміджу військової служби, підвищенню мотивації до добровільного вступу та забезпеченню ефективного комплектування людськими ресурсами в умовах війни. Основними методами досліджень є методи “мозкового штурму”, аналізу і синтезу, дедукції та індукції. Головними результатами статті є те, що в ній: сформовано актуальну проблематику діючих механізмів комплектування Збройних Сил України людськими ресурсами під час мобілізації в умовах війни; запропоновано методичний підхід щодо проведення досліджень за напрямом підвищення ефективності мобілізації в Україні; запропоновано проєкт новітньої моделі проходження військової служби за контрактом за принципом “timeline”-мобілізації; сформовано варіанти проходження військової служби за контрактом під час дії воєнного стану; запропоновано підхід щодо визначення додаткових соціальних гарантій військовослужбовцям під час проходження служби за контрактом за принципом “timeline”. Матеріали статті можуть бути корисними керівництву складових Сил оборони України та держави в цілому, а також науковцям і дослідникам за напрямами досліджень питань щодо комплектування людськими ресурсами та мобілізації у Збройних Силах України.
THE STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF SOIL LIMING ON THE MORPHOLOGICAL AND PRODUCTIVE INDICATORS OF SAGE (SALVIA OFFICINALIS L) IN THE SECOND YEAR OF THE EXPERIMENT AND THE CORRELATIONS BETWEEN THEM
Authors: ZIBA Arion , SALIJI Valmir , PREBIBAJ Moltine , BARDHI Nikollaq , SALIJI Alirami , LIMANI Bardhyl
Published: September 2024

Sage (Salvia officinalis L) is the most widespread medicinal plant in Albania and which ranks first for export among aromatic and medicinal plants. It extends almost across the entire Albanian territory, being represented by morpho-biological and chemical variations depending on the soil and the areas of extension. For the economic interest it has had and continues to have, it is cultivated in some areas of Albania and mainly in the stony soils of Koplik. The chemical composition of the herb depends greatly on the chemical composition of the soil and the climatic and soil conditions. The essence content varies depending on the climatic and soil conditions and ranges from 2.6% contained in the sages of the southern part of Albania to 3.8% and rarely 4.1% of the sages in the northern part of Albania. The content of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) affects the morphological indicators, production, and chemical composition of sage herb. Precisely, to determine this influence, a field study was undertaken on sage development rate and essence content. The experiment was set up with four variants and four repetitions. The variants are: V1= no liming, V2= 40 kv/ha lime, V3= 80 kv/ha lime and V4 = 120 kv/ha lime.
THE SIGNIFICANCE AND ROLE OF LIVESTOCK BREEDING AS PART OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN PELAGONIA REGION
Authors: MAKARIJOSKI Borche , VELJANOVSKA Mirjana , DIMITROVSKA Gordana , K. HRISTOVA Vesna , MIHAJLOVSKI Goran
Published: September 2024

Livestock breedeing is one of the most important economic sectors in our country, directly influencing the overall progress of the agricultural sector. Its continuous development significantly impacts economic stability, food supply, rural development, and societal well-being. In the research, the objectives are clearly defined to provide a comprehensive description and classification of the conditions, current status, and possibilities for the development of livestock production. The main goal of the research is to identify the components of the reproduction process in the agricultural and food industry and their influence on macroeconomic movements. Various scientific methods were used in the preparation of the thesis, including analytical, synthetic, inductive, deductive, descriptive, and statistical methods. The most relevant conclusions obtained through the analysis of the results from the "Questionnaire" encompass aspects such as identifying agriculture as a primary source of income for many farmers, particularly in crop farming and livestock husbandry. Additionally, challenges like a lack of workforce, delayed subsidy payments, and issues with water supply for livestock hydration are identified. The significance of a strategy to protect clean water is emphasized as a response to the water scarcity challenge. The future of the agricultural sector depends on factors such as product placement, subsidies, timely payment for finished products, and ensuring the workforce, highlighting them as key aspects for the sector's future development. The research provides significant data contributing to the improvement of the current state in livestock farming, both in the Pelagonian region and in our country.
THE STUDY OF MAIZE HYBRIDS (ZEA MAYS SPECIES L.) IN DIMAL MUNICIPALITY, BERAT
Authors: DЁRVISHI Denada , GOREZI Eligerta , PREBIBAJ Moltine , BARDHI Nikollaq , SALIJI Alirami , IDRIZI Hirijete
Published: September 2024

Maize is one of the most important crops in world agriculture and has a very important place in the planted area. It is cultivated for various purposes: Bread, Livestock (silage), the beer industry, the oil industry, and for bioenergy. More than five hundred different food items, dishes and drinks are produced from the maize plant. The production of hybrid seed has greatly influenced the increase in the yield of maize, both for grain and forage mass. For the conditions of Albania, the study of maize hybrids is very important, since the hybrid seed is imported and not produced in the country. The experiment involved eleven hybrids imported by the companies: ARLI International and Huqi, which respectively import from Zemun Polje and from Dekalb and KWS. Eleven hybrids were included in the study, namely: 477, 6263, 388, 735, 606, 555, 5601, 707, 666,553 B from Zemun Polje and Kulmos from KWS, Germany. The experiment was set up according to a randomized block design with eleven variants and four replications. Ten plants were determined for each replicate and variant on which biometric measurements and production indicators were made. The data was subjected to mathematical data processing to determine the best hybrid, which is adapted to the conditions of the area and gives the highest yield.
QUALITY ATTRIBUTES AND FOOD WASTE IN APPLE VALUE CHAIN: A CONSUMER PERSPECTIVE
Authors: MARKU Dorjan , MERO Gjergji
Published: September 2024

Fruticulture is one of the main sub-sectors of Albanian agriculture, the production of which is mainly dominated by apples. Despite the development trend of the last years, actors in the Apple supply chain are facing various issues, leading to product loss and waste within the chain. This derives due to problems related to the quality of seedlings, the varietal structure, low level of technology, the lack of storage capacities, lack of labor force, etc., but also as a consequence of consumer's perception and knowledge related to the attributes of fruit quality. Although losses are higher at the bottom part of the value chain, the waste generated at the consumption level (consumers) cannot be neglected either. The study aims to identify the factors that influence the behavior of consumers in the market, analyzing the characteristics that contribute to food quality. According to the nature of the study and the data type, the quantitative research method was determined as the most appropriate for addressing the research findings. Through primary research instruments (structured questionnaires), 286 consumers were interviewed in the retail market in the city of Korça. In addition, the collected data were processed and analyzed through the SPSS program. Accordingly, consumers evaluated the qualities related to sensory, safety, and aesthetic features, (appearance and color) as the most important. To reduce the level of waste, concrete actions are needed from all the stakeholders, encouraging not only the cooperation between actors of the food chain but also increasing the awareness of consumers as important contributors to the reduction of waste.
CURRENT CONDITIONS IN TOBACCO PRODUCTION IN MACEDONIA - SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS, DEVELOPMENT POSSIBILITIES AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES
Authors: PASHOVSKA Silvana
Published: September 2024

The Republic of North Macedonia, both regionally and globally, is known for producing high-quality aromatic Oriental tobacco. It is a country where quality types of Oriental tobacco are traditionally cultivated, alongside well-known regions in Turkey, such as Izmir and the Aegean region, where there are ecological conditions for producing high-quality Oriental tobacco. As a small continental country in the Balkans, Macedonia represents a "golden triangle" in the process of Oriental tobacco production and a long-term relatively stable traditional producer compared to surrounding countries that also produce this type of tobacco. Driven by the demands of the global market, scientific and technological advancements worldwide, and the available natural, production, and human potentials, it can be stated that today, and even more so in the future, there will be a significant need to elevate the quality of tobacco production to a much higher level, considering the demands of buyers and the need for efficient and effective production. Looking ahead, tobacco production, with certain oscillations, has a stable trend in movements, with gentle upward trends in global production, which our country must also follow and adapt to. The future of tobacco production will largely depend on good agricultural and export policies, as well as good state subsidy policies, all aimed at encouraging and directing the young, capable population towards tobacco production, where they will see not only an opportunity for existence but also space for development, expansion and certainly profit.
LIVESTOCK AND BEEKEEPING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BALKANS: CURRENT STATE AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
Authors: KARAPETKOVSKA - HRISTOVA Vesna , IBISHI Bardha , LIMANI Bardhyl , PAVLOVIC Ivan
Published: September 2024

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the state and sustainability of livestock production and beekeeping in the Balkans, with a specific focus on North Macedonia. Methods: Data from FAOSTAT and MakStat were utilized for a comprehensive analysis of key issues, emerging trends, and potential solutions in livestock production and beekeeping. Results: The findings underscore the importance of adopting sustainable practices, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and fostering innovation to ensure the long-term viability of these sectors in the Balkans, particularly in North Macedonia. Conclusions: By contributing to agricultural sustainability and resilience, this research seeks to address the challenges confronting livestock farming and beekeeping in the region, ultimately aiming to enhance food security, support rural economies, and maintain ecological balance.
Un nuevo Parlamento y una Europa en riesgo
Authors: Jáuregui Ramón
Published: September 2024

Las elecciones europeas que han tenido lugar el pasado 9 de junio, serán decisivas para el futuro de la Unión Europea. Importantes lo son todas, pero, sinceramente creo, que pueden ser decisivas. Europa está amenazada, no solo por la guerra en Ucrania y por los peligros de su vecindad con Rusia.
राजर्षी शाहू महाराजाची सामाजिक समताः एक अध्ययन
Authors: वाठोरे सिध्दार्थ शिवाजी
Published: September 2024

सारांश – महाराष्ट्राच्या प्रबोधन कालखंडामध्ये सामाजिक समतेचा विचार मांडणारे थोर समाजसुधारक म्हणून राजर्षी शाहू महाराजांचा उल्लेख केला जातो. भारताची सामाजिक व्यवस्था वर्णव्यवस्थेवर आधारीत आहे. या व्यवस्थेत ब्राम्हण क्षत्रिय, वैष्य व शुद्र असे चार वर्ण तसेच अतिशुद्र असा अलिखीत वर्ण आहे. या वर्ण व्यवस्थेत ब्राम्हण, क्षत्रिय वैष्य या वर्णास खुप जास्त अधिकार प्राप्त झाले आहेत. तसेच शुद्र व अतिशुद्र या वर्णास अधिकारापासून वंचित ठेवण्यात आले आहे. सोबतच या व्यवस्थेत जातीव्यवस्थाही विद्यमान असल्यामुळे समाज गटागटात विभागला आहे. त्यामुळे ही व्यवस्था विषमतावादी व बहुसंख्य लोकांचे अधिकार नाकारणारी व्यवस्था ठरते या व्यवस्थेत बहुसंख्य लोकांचे शोषण होते. भारतीय समाजाची निर्मीती समाताधिश्ठित व्यवस्थेवर करायची असेल तर ही व्यवस्था पुर्णपणे बदलली पाहीजे. तिचा धिक्कार केला पाहीजे असा मुलभूत विचार राजर्षी शाहू महाराजांनी मांडला आले. त्यांच्या समताधिश्ठित नवसमाजाची संकल्पना कशी आहे त्यांच्या मधील या विचाराविषयी असलेली समानता दर्शविण्याचा उद्देश प्रस्तुत शोध निबंधातून करण्यात आला आहे. मुख्य शब्द – राजर्षी शाहू महाराज, समाज, समता, अध्ययन
आदिवासी समाज आणि साहित्य
Authors: शिवाजी कु डवरे संजीवनी , केशवराव डॉ. सोळंके नवीन
Published: September 2024

सारांश आदिवासी समाज आणि साहित्याचा अभ्यास करीत असताना ,सर्वसाधारणपणे आपल्या असे निदर्शनास येते की, जवळजवळ १९६० नंतर साहित्य लिखाणाच्या स्वरूपात फार मोठ्या प्रमाणात आकस्मिक उलथापालट झाली.आणि त्याचाच परिणाम म्हणून साहित्य क्षेत्रात अनेक नवनवीन साहित्य प्रवाह निर्माण झाली. तसे आदिवासी साहित्याचा एक विशिष्ट दृष्टिकोनातून अभ्यास करताना, असे निदर्शनास येते की, आदिवासी समाजाचे दुःख, व आदिवासी समाजाची सामाजिक स्थिती, वास्तव्य ,अत्यंत मागासलेले असल्या कारणास्तव आदिवासी समाज दऱ्याखोरांनी, रानोमाळ, डोंगरात, जंगलात, बेटांवर ,राणा- वनात, वाडीखेडीन, अलिप्त राहणारा समाज आहे. आणि हा समुदाय जंगलात राहत असल्याकारणाने या समाजाची शैक्षणिक, सामाजिक, आर्थिक, प्रगती ज्या प्रमाणात व्हायला हवी होती त्या प्रमाणात न झाल्या कारणास्तव या समाजाला मागासलेला, पिछाडलेला, आदिम समाज अशी ओळख निर्माण झाली आहे. मुख्य शब्द – आदिवासी समाज, साहित्य.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DO PROCESSO DE INCENTIVO A LEITURA NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL I
Authors: Albuquerque Iolanda Fundão de , Carioca Mariana Rodrigues Faria , Bernardes Isabelle Pereira de Lima
Published: September 2024

From some concerns about reading, and the lack of it at school, we noticed that students have had a withdrawal from reading, especially from reading literature. We know that the reasons for this departure are numerous. But we need to find ways to solve or at least reduce the problem. In this sense, this work is based on the assumption that literary reading has not been encouraged in Elementary School I and that literary texts have been used only as an instrument of analysis or support for the teaching of grammar, thus hindering the development of the reader and taste for the literary text. To confirm or not our assumption, we applied a questionnaire1 with 41 students enrolled in the 5th year of Elementary School I. Based on the ideas of Chiappini (2005) and Compagnon (2009), we present a brief approach on the importance of literature in schools and in the formation of the literary reader, and the relevance of the library space in the school. In this way, we believe it is possible to contribute to the process of training readers of Elementary School I, so that they can have contact with literary works and thus continue the study of literary texts in Elementary School II and High School.
APROVEITAMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL DE RESÍDUOS DA PISCICULTURA NO BRASIL: UMA REVISÃO DE ALTERNATIVAS AMBIENTAIS E ECONÔMICAS
Authors: Resende Alda Letícia da Silva Santos , Custódio Juliane Gabilan Medina
Published: September 2024

A destinação inadequada de resíduos de pescado no Brasil representa um desafio significativo para a sustentabilidade ambiental e a saúde pública, dado o volume crescente de resíduos gerados pela piscicultura. Esta revisão de literatura tem como objetivo analisar as alternativas para a destinação adequada desses resíduos, considerando suas implicações ambientais, sociais e econômicas. Nesta revisão foram levantadas práticas que incluem a utilização dos resíduos na alimentação animal e humana, o seu aproveitamento na agricultura, a transformação em produtos artesanais, e a promoção de uma economia circular. A análise dos estudos revela que, embora existam múltiplas alternativas viáveis para o aproveitamento dos resíduos, a implementação dessas soluções ainda enfrenta barreiras, como a falta de conhecimento nas comunidades, a carência de infraestrutura adequada e a resistência cultural a novas práticas. A adoção de práticas sustentáveis, aliada ao incentivo à economia circular, é apresentada como uma estratégia promissora para mitigar os impactos negativos associados ao descarte inadequado desses resíduos, promovendo benefícios ambientais e econômicos a longo prazo.
UYGUR DÜĞÜN KOŞAKLARI (BÜGÜR ÖRNEĞİ)
Authors: Maımaıtı Rebiyanmu
Published: September 2024

Evlilik, insanlığın her kültürüne ortak bir deneyimdir. Evlilik ritüelinin en önemli yönlerinden birini de düğünler oluşturur. Her toplumun düğün gelenekleri, o toplumun sosyal yapısını, yaşam tarzını, kültürünü, inancını, ekonomik durumunu ve milli kimliğini yansıtan önemli bir aynadır. Duygu ve düşüncelerini şiirlerle ifade etmeyi seven Uygur toplumunda, tarihten bu yana çeşitli etkinliklerde şiir ve koşak söyleme geleneği oldukça yaygındır. Bu geleneğin en canlı örneklerinden biri Uygur düğünlerinde kendini göstermektedir. Uygur düğünlerindeki koşak söyleme geleneği, Uygur toplumun zengin kültürel mirasının önemli bir parçasıdır. Koşaklar, düğün törenlerinin atmosferine eğlence katma açısından önemli bir unsur olmasının yanı sıra düğün sahiplerine ve katılımcılarına manevi telkin ve tavsiyelerde bulunma; damat ile gelinin yeni yaşamlarına yönelik güzel dilekler sunma amaçları taşır. Uygur düğün adetleri zamanla değişmiş, gelişmiş ve çağımızda düğünler, modern ve evrensel unsurları da içine katarak daha zengin ve renkli bir hal almıştır. Günümüzde düğünlerde koşak söyleme geleneği yavaş yavaş vazgeçilmezliğini koruyamamış, şehirlerde gerçekleştirilen düğünlerde modern müzik ve dans ağırlıklı olan eğlenceler, adım adım koşak söyleme âdetlerinin yerini almaya başlamıştır. Köylerde de koşak söyleyebilen kişilerin sayısı gittikçe azalmış, koşaklar unutulmaya yüz tutmuştur. Bu makalede, Uygur düğünlerindeki koşak söyleme geleneği üzerinde durulmakta ve bu geleneğin evlilik törenlerinin zenginliği ve derinliği üzerindeki etkileri incelenmektedir. Makalede Uygur düğünleri, düğünde koşak söyleme âdetleri ve bu koşakların türleri hakkında genel bilgi verildikten sonra, özellikle Bügür nahiyesinin köylerindeki Uygur düğünlerinde koşak söyleme geleneği üzerine odaklanılmakta ve bizzat düğünlere katılarak kaydettiğimiz düğün koşakları üzerinde inceleme yapılmaktadır.
Supporting Your Partner's Well-Being: How to Help Your Spouse Cope with Work Stress
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: September 2024

This article provides strategies for partners to help their spouse effectively cope with unrelenting work stress. It begins by outlining common sources and symptoms of occupational stress, such as overwhelming job demands, limited resources, and impacts to physical and mental health. Key steps are then discussed, including actively listening without judgment to validate a spouse's experiences, establishing boundaries around work hours and communication to foster renewal, encouraging preventative self-care routines, and dealing with changes through open communication and compromise. The article advocates modeling healthy behaviors at home by sharing responsibilities and prioritizing self-care. Workplace implications are considered, such as cultivating an organizational culture where employees feel cared for holistically. In conclusion, the article argues an ongoing effort recognizing fluctuating demands, combined with active support, builds individual and couple resilience to minimize stress' negative impacts.
PEMBERDAYAAN IBU-IBU PKK DI DESA SUKA DAMAI TIMUR MELALUI PEMBUATAN TAS ECOPRINT TANAMAN DESA
Authors: Ismi Hamidah Rasyad  , Putri Ardina  , Laila Salsabina S  , Salsabila Saragih  , Rina Widyasari
Published: September 2024

Indonesia merupakan negara dengan penghasilan sumber daya alam yang melimpah. Mustahil jika sumber daya alam yang ada di negara ini tidak dapat dimanfaatkan untuk meningkatkan ekonomi warga  negara Indonesia. Melihat kekayaan alam Indonesia yang lebih banyak di manfaatkan oleh orang luar negeri hingga yang tersisa bagi rakyat hanya puing puing nya contoh nya sumber daya Alam berupa emas yang berada di Indonesia timur sangat lah berpotensi untuk memberikan lebih penghasilan kepada warga sekitar namun faktanya yang terlihat warga sekitar malah mengalami kemiskinan yang hampir merata salah satu penyebab nya yaitu karena warga sekitar tidak tahu cara mengelola sumber daya alam yang ada di sekitar karena tidak ada nya pelatihan yang diberikan sehingga oknum oknum tertentu memanfaatkan hal tersebut. Melihat  kejadian ini mahasiswa KKN kelompok 145  universitas Islam negeri Sumatera Utara membuat program kerja memberikan pelatihan kepada masyarakat Desa suka damai timur kecamatan hinai Langkat dengan membawa tema pemberdayaan ibu ibu PKK desa suka damai timur kecamatan hinai Langkat melalui pembuatan ecoprint dengan memanfaatkan tanaman tanaman desa. Dalam Kegiatan workshop yang dilakukan pada 20 Agustus 2024, di Aula Kantor Desa Suka Damai Timur, kami menghadirkan materi mengenai teknik dasar ecoprint, pemilihan dedaunan lokal, proses pembuatan, hingga pemasaran produk. Melalui workshop ini, Ibu-Ibu PKK memperoleh keterampilan baru dalam memanfaatkan bahan-bahan alami yang mudah ditemukan di sekitar mereka, seperti dedaunan lokal, untuk menghasilkan produk kreatif yang memiliki nilai jual tinggi.
Acute Effects of Static and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on Agility Performance in Elite Youth Soccer Players
Authors: Jordan Bradley , Korgaokar Ajit , Farley Richard , Caputo Jennifer
Published: September 2024

A warm-up is an important part of preparation for a soccer match. Stretching is typically part of the warm-up however, debate exists as to the most appropriate type of stretching to perform. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of static and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching on soccer-specific agility performance in 14 male elite, premier league youth soccer players. Participants completed 4 trials of the Balsom agility test while dribbling a soccer ball. Height, age, and body mass were collected in trial 1 and participants were accommodated to the agility test during trials 1 and 2. Trials 3 and 4 were the static and PNF treatment trials that were administered after a standardized warm-up (control) in a randomized and counterbalanced manner. There were no significant differences between the difference scores of the static and PNF stretching conditions, P = .66. Furthermore, no significant differences were found between the control and stretching trials for static stretching, P = .15 or between the control and stretching trials for PNF stretching, P = .58. Neither mode of stretching significantly affected agility performance. More research is needed to determine the chronic effects of PNF stretching on agility performance.