bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
School Leadership Development for Sustainability in the Post-Digital Era
Authors: Awodiji Omotayo Adewale , Uleanya Chinaza , Naicker Suraiya Rathankoomar
Published: December 2023

The role of school leaders must be balanced in attaining educational sustainability in the changing world. Millions of school students worldwide were affected by the COVID-19 shutdown, which accelerated the need for rapid digitalisation. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are embedded in 21st-century education. The ability to reorient students to the SDGs is key to achieving sustainable education in the post-digital era. This study examines school leadership development in a post-digital era from the sustainability perspective. To ensure sustainable education, school leaders must have relevant skills and competencies to lead schools in the post-digital age. In striving for a sustainable era, a school leader needs skills and knowledge to be an inspiring role model and motivator. School leaders must reorient students, teachers and all relevant stakeholders according to SDG goals to achieve sustainable education. Hence, continuous school leadership development is essential to accelerating digital transformation using factors such as leadership style, strategic planning, and knowledge management.
A Novel Pedagogical Tool For Childhood Education In STEM And STEAM Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals In Africa
Authors: Ogunlade Ibiyinka
Published: December 2023

The integrating of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) in Early Childhood Education in developing countries has proved to be a workable strategy in enhancing inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong opportunities for all (SDG 4) towards achieving Sustainable Development Agenda by the year 2030.This paper presents a critical review of early childhood education in Africa, its impacts, benefits, challenges and plausible remedies. Theoretical frameworks in use were x-rayed with basic characteristics and types of pedagogical tools highlighted. A firsthand experience of non-formal, community-linked and integrated approaches, STEM Play cycle and Culturo-Techno-Contextual Approach (CTCA) to STEM and STEAM education at childhood stage was carried out in Ekiti State, a rural –urban setting in densely populated Nigeria for this case study research. The role of culture and influence of environment in learning were showcased.
Cell Death & Certainty
Authors: Mukherjee Diya
Published: December 2023

I’m Diya Mukherjee, a high school senior based in San Jose, CA with an interest in computational biology and public health. The summer of 2023 marked a turning point for me that is familiar to any science student: my first wet lab experience. I was given the incredible opportunity to participate in the Summer Science Research Program (SSRP) at Rockefeller University in New York, NY, working with research mentors from the Fuchs Lab of Mammalian Cell Biology and Development on a project about the role of inflammation in skin cancer. Cell Death & Certainty depicts an incident from my third week of the program, in which many of my cell samples began to mysteriously die overnight. I deliberately wrote the story with a melodramatic tone, because I think that science so often feels that way.
Fostering a Lifelong Love of Plants; Educator Stories from a Botanical Garden
Authors: Martin Chantal
Published: December 2023

With a growing interest in community-based STEAM education, 10 environmental educators with the Vancouver Botanical Gardens Association share their experiences connecting people to plants at VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory, located on the unceded ancestral shared lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Each educator contributes various perspectives based on their unique backgrounds and lived experiences, which culminate in a shared story of passion for the natural world and its belonging in STEAM education. This narrative demonstrates that STEAM education flourishes when informal and formal educators work collaboratively and embrace new educational opportunities, engage senses through experiential place-based education, explore Two-Eyed Seeing and reciprocity, include diverse perspectives and recognize how lived experiences shape worldview, share passion and curiosity with learners, and foster appreciation of the natural world.
Comparing Web-Based and Blended Training for Coping With Challenges of Flexible Work Designs: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Althammer Sarah Elena , Wöhrmann Anne Marit , Michel Alexandra
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Workers with flexible work designs (FWDs) face specific challenges, such as difficulties in detaching from work, setting boundaries between work and private life, and recovering from work.

OBJECTIVE

This study evaluated the effectiveness of an intervention in improving the recovery, work-life balance, and well-being of workers with FWDs compared with a waitlist control group. It also compares the effectiveness of a web-based training format and blended training format.

METHODS

In the web-based training format, participants individually completed 6 web-based modules and daily tasks over 6 weeks, learning self-regulation strategies to meet the particular challenges of FWDs. In the blended training format, participants attended 3 group sessions in addition to completing the 6 web-based modules. In a randomized controlled trial, participants were assigned to a web-based intervention group (196/575, 34.1%), blended intervention group (198/575, 34.4%), or waitlist control group (181/575, 31.5%). Study participants self-assessed their levels of primary outcomes (psychological detachment, satisfaction with work-life balance, and well-being) before the intervention, after the intervention, at a 4-week follow-up, and at a 6-month follow-up. The final sample included 373 participants (web-based intervention group: n=107, 28.7%; blended intervention group: n=129, 34.6%; and control group: n=137, 36.7%). Compliance was assessed as a secondary outcome.

RESULTS

The results of multilevel analyses were in line with our hypothesis that both training formats would improve psychological detachment, satisfaction with work-life balance, and well-being. We expected blended training to reinforce these effects, but blended training participants did not profit more from the intervention than web-based training participants. However, they reported to have had more social exchange, and blended training participants were more likely to adhere to the training.

CONCLUSIONS

Both web-based and blended training are effective tools for improving the recovery, work-life balance, and well-being of workers with FWDs. Group sessions can increase the likelihood of participants actively participating in web-based modules and exercises.

CLINICALTRIAL

German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00032721; https://drks.de/search/en/trial/DRKS00032721
Key Features of Smart Medication Adherence Products: Updated Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Faisal Sadaf , Samoth Devine , Aslam Yusra , Patel Hawa , Park SooMin , Baby Bincy , Patel Tejal
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Older adults often face challenges in self-managing their medication owing to physical and cognitive limitations, complex medication regimens, and packaging of medications. Emerging smart medication dispensing and adherence products (SMAPs) offer the options of automated dispensing, tracking medication intake in real time, and reminders and notifications. A 2021 review identified 51 SMAPs owing to the rapid influx of digital technology; an update to this review is required.

OBJECTIVE

This review aims to identify new products and summarize and compare the key features of SMAPs.

METHODS

Gray and published literature and videos were searched using Google, YouTube, PubMed, Embase, and Scopus. The first 10 pages of Google and the first 100 results of YouTube were screened using 4 and 5 keyword searches, respectively. SMAPs were included if they were able to store and allowed for the dispensation of medications, tracked real-time medication intake data, and could automatically analyze data. Products were excluded if they were stand-alone software applications, not marketed in English, not for in-home use, or only used in clinical trials. In total, 5 researchers independently screened and extracted the data.

RESULTS

This review identified 114 SMAPs, including 80 (70.2%) marketed and 34 (29.8%) prototypes, grouped into 15 types. Among the marketed products, 68% (54/80) were available for consumer purchase. Of these products, 26% (14/54) were available worldwide and 78% (42/54) were available in North America. There was variability in the hardware, software, data collection and management features, and cost of the products. Examples of hardware features include battery life, medication storage capacity, availability of types and number of alarms, locking features, and additional technology required for use of the product, whereas software features included reminder and notification capabilities and availability of manufacturer support. Data capture methods included the availability of sensors to record the use of the product and data-syncing capabilities with cloud storage with short-range communications. Data were accessible to users via mobile apps or web-based portals. Some SMAPs provided data security assurance with secure log-ins (use of personal identification numbers or facial recognition), whereas other SMAPs provided data through registered email addresses. Although some SMAPs were available at set prices or free of cost to end users, the cost of other products varied based on availability, shipping fees, and subscription fees.

CONCLUSIONS

An expanding market for SMAPs with features specific to at-home patient use is emerging. Health care professionals can use these features to select and suggest products that meet their patients’ unique requirements.
A Relationship-Based Resilience Program for Promotores: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Waitlist Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Arcos Daniela , Russo Lyric N , Kazmierski Kelly F M , Zhou Elayne , Montiel Gloria Itzel , Bracho America , Mejia Nancy , Borelli Jessica L
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Community service providers (CSPs) play an integral role in the health care of low-income Hispanic or Latinx (HL) communities. CSPs have high-stress frontline jobs and share the high-risk demographics of their communities. Relational savoring (RS) has been associated with lower cardiovascular reactivity and psychosocial benefits, with particular promise among HL participants. In this study, we aim to identify RS’s potential in promoting CSPs’ cardiometabolic health and, in so doing, having broader impacts on the community they serve.

OBJECTIVE

This randomized controlled waitlist study aims to examine the effect of an RS intervention on (1) CSPs’ cardiometabolic health (cardiometabolic risk factors and outcomes) and (2) CSPs’ threats to leaving the workforce.

METHODS

We will recruit a sample of 80 CSPs from community health agencies serving low-income HL populations. Participating CSPs will be randomized into an experimental or a waitlist control. Participants will complete 1 or 2 baseline assessment batteries (before the intervention), depending on the assigned group, and then complete 2 more assessment batteries following the 4-week RS intervention (after the intervention and at a 3-mo follow-up). The RS intervention consists of guided reflections on positive moments of connection with others. Electrocardiogram data will be obtained from a wearable device (Polar Verity Sense or Movisens) to measure heart rate variability. The primary outcome is cardiometabolic health, consisting of cardiometabolic risk (obtained from heart rate variability) and cardiometabolic health behaviors. The secondary outcomes include CSPs’ threats to leaving the workforce (assessed via psychological well-being), intervention acceptability, and CSPs’ delivery of cardiometabolic health programming to the community (exploratory). Analyses of covariance will be used to examine the effects of RS on cardiometabolic health and on CSPs’ threats to leaving the workforce, comparing outcomes at baseline, postintervention, and at follow-up across participants in the experimental versus waitlist group.

RESULTS

The study has been approved by the University of California, Irvine, Institutional Review Board and is currently in the data collection phase. By May 2023, 37 HL CSPs have been recruited: 34 have completed the baseline assessment, 28 have completed the 4 intervention sessions, 27 have completed the posttreatment assessment, and 10 have completed all assessments (including the 3-mo follow-up).

CONCLUSIONS

This study will provide valuable information on the potential of RS to support cardiometabolic health in HL CSPs and, indirectly, in the communities they serve.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05560893; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05560893

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/51427
Exploring Period Tracking Applications: A Geographical and Cultural Review (Preprint)
Authors: Marquez Regine Constance , Mercado Ronn Austin , Ngo Alona , Pascual Clarissa Mhae , Peredo Elijah Joaquin , Bonalos Kristine Mae , Jazul Jay
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Studies show an increasing global interest in period-tracking applications developed to aid women in monitoring and regulating their menstrual cycles. While these apps contribute to awareness and positive perspectives on reproductive health, limited attention has been given to exploring their geographical and cultural implications in existing studies.

OBJECTIVE

This scoping review aimed to examine existing literature on period tracking applications, focusing on their geographical and cultural dimensions. The study attempted to understand how geographical and cultural factors impact the applications' use and effectiveness.

METHODS

The review was conducted through a comprehensive search spanning scholarly databases for peer-reviewed journals and gray literature from 2013 to 2023. The findings were categorized by geographical location, revealing significant trends in cultural factors shaping the usage of period-tracking applications.

RESULTS

Of the 21 literatures reviewed, nine studies focused on understanding the usage of period-tracking applications in specific countries. Six studies utilized countries as study sites for exploring app functionalities and experience. Another six studies and two scoping reviews assessed functional implications and reviewed findings across different countries. The user demographic profile revealed that 12 out of 24 pieces of literature were primarily considered to be between 18 and 50 years old, with some including race, ethnicity, education, and digital literacy. A total of 44 period-monitoring applications were identified across various studies. However, 8.9% did not specify the application used and referred to it.

CONCLUSIONS

This scoping review specifically examined the geographical and cultural dimensions of using period-tracking applications. It now opens avenues for future investigations into factors influencing diverse patterns, preferences, and practices in digital menstrual health.
Philosophical Attitudes to Mental Illness and the Role of Hope
Authors: - Anon
Published: December 2023

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COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF COMBINATION ANTI-CANCER DRUG THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HER2-POSITIVE BREAST CANCER: A META-ANALYSIS
Authors: KOTA SRI SAI NIKITHA , Bandhakavi Sailaja
Published: December 2023

Objective: The objective of this review article is to conduct a basic meta-analysis to determine the cost-effectiveness of the trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and docetaxel (THP) combination compared to the trastuzumab and docetaxel (TH) alone in the treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer patients. The analysis aims to measure the costs involved and the health outcomes of the therapy to identify the most cost-effective treatment option.
Methods: The researchers collected costs and quality-adjusted life years data from studies that investigated the cost-effectiveness of different treatment regimens for HER2-positive breast cancer. A meta-analysis was conducted using these data, and a probabilistic sensitivity analysis with 1000 iterations was performed using an Excel spreadsheet. The input data used in the analysis were obtained from four studies deemed appropriate for the meta-analysis.
Results: The outputs obtained from the meta-analysis were plotted on an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) scatterplot. The ICER scatter plots of the four studies showed that the THP combination was 0% cost-effective at a willingness to pay (WTP) threshold of I$100,000/QALY and 2.38% cost-effective at a WTP of I$200,000/QALY. However, at a higher WTP of I$500,000/QALY, the THP combination was found to be 52.8% cost-effective compared to the TH combination.
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this meta-analysis, the THP combination treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer patients is cost-effective compared to the TH combination at a willingness to pay threshold of I$500,000/QALY. However, at lower WTP thresholds, the THP combination may not be cost-effective. These results provide valuable insights for prescribers in identifying and selecting the most cost-effective treatment option among the alternatives available for HER2-positive breast cancer patients.
A STUDY TO ASSESS CHANGE IN CONTRAST SENSITIVITY AND VISUAL ACUITY IN PROLIFERATIVE DIABETIC RETINOPATHY PATIENTS UNDERGOING ANTI-VEGF TREATMENT AND ROLE OF LOW VISION AID IN SUCH PATIENTS
Authors: YADAV VISHAL , SACHDEVA LALIT , SRIVASTAVA ANIL KUMAR , BHUSHAN PRASHANT
Published: December 2023

Objective: The aim of this study was to study the effect of intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) on the visual acuity (VA) using logMAR charts and the contrast sensitivity (CS) using the pelli-robson chart in patients of advanced diabetic retinopathy.
Design: We performed a retrospective study to assess the change in CS and VA in diabetic retinopathy (DR) with or without proliferative DR patients receiving intra-vitreal anti VEGF.
Methods: The study was done at our institution where 40 patients of DR were included in the study, 20 cases (20 eyes) and 20 controls (20 eyes). Moreover, it comes under the criteria of low vision and above 18 years of age and VA >6/60. VA and CS were compared before injection and after injection at 14 days, 30 days, and 90 days, respectively.
Results: On comparing the mean of CS change before injections and after injections at 14 days (p=0.036), 30 days (p=0.012), and 90 days (p=0.012), respectively, showed a significant association between change in CS change within group but on comparing with control group at 14 days (p=0.195), 30 days (p=0.247), 90 days (p=0.247), respectively, showed no significant association. Another comparison of mean VA before injection and after injection in the case group at 14 days, 30 days, and 90 days, respectively, (p=0.329) remains the same. Which is insignificant but on comparison with the control group (p=0.02) showed a significant association.
Conclusion: Whatever VA and CS are achieved with anti-VEGF was completed at 14 days of injection.
MORPHOMETRIC STUDY OF THE LUMBAR VERTEBRAE PEDICLE IN DRY HUMAN BONES IN SOUTH INDIAN POPULATION
Authors: Subramanian Saravanan
Published: December 2023

Objective: The present study is to demonstrate the morphometric measurement of the pedicle of lumbar vertebrae in dry human bones. In the vertebral column of the human body, the lumbar vertebrae are the biggest and most unfused vertebrae when compared to other vertebrae. The entire weight of the torso is supported by the vertebral column, and the whole body weight is transmitted through the lumbar spine. Because of this, the lower segment vertebrae are most susceptible to degenerative changes.
Methods: This study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy at Villupuram Medical College under MGR University. The morphometric measurements of the 50 dry lumbar vertebrae were taken using vernier calipers. The parameters included in this study are pedicle sagittal diameter (pedicle height), interpedicular diameter, and external transverse diameter (pedicle width). SPSS software for Windows version 22.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY) is used for statistical analysis. The data were analyzed and recorded.
Results: The pedicle width was broadest at the L5 level. The narrowest pedicle width is at the L1 level. The external sagittal (pedicle height) diameter was broadest at the L1 level. The narrowest pedicle height was at the level of L5. The interpedicular diameter is maximum at the level of L5 and minimum at the level of L1.
Conclusion: The increased use of internal fixation of pedicle screws makes the study of the morphometry of the pedicle of lumbar vertebrae important. Morphometry variations in the pedicle anatomy have been useful for orthopedic surgeons to choose the appropriate size of screws and angulations of screws.
TO STUDY PALLIATION OF SYMPTOMS BY A HYPOFRACTIONATED RADIOTHERAPY SCHEDULE IN ADVANCED INOPERABLE SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMAS OF THE ORAL CAVITY
Authors: PRIYA MUNAGAPATI VISHNU , REDDY BEEREDDY KARTHIK , KRISHNA KADARLA , SUDHARANI PONUGOTI , RAMAKRISHNA MALLADI
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Decisions regarding optimal integration of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy should be made on a case to case basis in a multidisciplinary tumor board setting. Treatment planning of advanced oral cavity cancers is derived from trials that included a heterogeneous group of patients which included all head and neck sites and observational data from the oral cavity cancer patient series.
Aim: The aim of the study was to study palliation of symptoms and improvements in quality of life (QoL) in inoperable squamous cell cancers of the oral cavity with a hypofractionated radiotherapy schedule.
Methods: It is a prospective and observational study in patients with locally advanced squamous cell cancers of the oral cavity attending the outpatient clinic who have been deemed inoperable after discussion in a multidisciplinary team were considered. The data was tested using Friedman’s test for the significance in QoL.
Results: All of the functional scales were found significant in this study with physical functioning, emotional functioning and cognitive functioning (CF) being significant at 1% alpha level while role functioning (RF) and social functioning (SF) are significant at 5% alpha level. RF was assessed based on the capabilities of the patient to finish daily activities. The median score remained at 33 but the interquartile range (IQR) was showing an increasing trend. Both pain and head-and-neck specific pain had significantly reduced over time. Fatigue had shown a constant reduction during radiation and during the first follow-up as well. The increase in nausea, vomiting, and constipation during radiation can be attributed to the use of morphine during radiation for pain control and as an effect of radiation itself. There was weight loss during radiation which improved during subsequent follow-up visits.
Conclusions: In patients diagnosed with inoperable oral cavity cancer, hypofractionated radiotherapy delivering 50 Gy in 20 fractions over 4 weeks is a well-tolerated and safe regimen. In our study, statistically significant QoL improvement in global health score, SF, and CF lasting for a minimum of 6 weeks was attained after completion of treatment with this regimen.
Too Much Development or Not Enough Democracy? Exploring an Anomaly in the Democratization of Post-Communist Countries
Authors: Raun Alo
Published: December 2023

This study of 28 post-communist regimes distinguishes a group of countries significantly less democratic than predicted by its very high Human Development Index score: Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus. It also appears that, contrary to theoretical assumptions, such ‘developed dictatorships’ convert their economic growth into human development remarkably well. To measure such conversion, a new tool, the Growth Conversion Index is introduced. Considering these results, the explanatory power of several theories is briefly examined. While some theories imply possible explanations (e.g., the concept of patronal politics and the conditional approach to resource dependence), none of them discloses sufficiently the actual workings of such conversion mechanism, implying the need for more in-depth studies.
Changes in semi-natural grassland distribution in relation to common agricultural policy 2014–2020 area-based payments in Latvia
Authors:   University of Latvia, Rusina Solvita , Vacere Gundega ,   University of Latvia, Lakovskis Peteris ,   Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics, Latvia, Ievina Linda ,   Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics, Latvia
Published: December 2023

Semi-natural grasslands (SNG) are essential in the context of farmland biodiversity. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), on the other hand, is an important tool for the continuation of the management of semi-natural grasslands. Explicit knowledge on the pattern of grassland area changes is important to foster a more effective use of CAP for grassland biodiversity conservation. Our aim was to determine the habitat-specific changes in the distribution of Latvian SNG across different management regimes. Based on state-owned geospatial data of SNG distribution in 2014 and 2022, we assessed changes in semi-natural grassland areas over nearly ten years by analyzing grassland management and spatial distribution including areas inside and outside the Natura 2000 network. The spatial distribution of SNG remained similar in both periods. Eastern Latvia retained the highest share of SNG while the central part showed the most pronounced increase in new localities of SNG due to extensive habitat mapping carried out in recent years. Abandonment appeared as a more important threat to SNG in the Natura 2000 network and more profoundly to unproductive habitat types while transformation into arable land and grassland intensification was a considerable threat to SNG outside the network and to more productive habitat types. We suggest that agri-environment schemes should address the different needs of SNG in the Natura 2000 network and outside it.
Carbon stock of decidious forests on organic soils in Latvia
Authors:   Latvian State Forest Research Institute ‘Silava’, Latvia, Bickovskis Karlis ,   Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Latvia, Samariks Valters ,   Latvian State Forest Research Institute ‘Silava’, Latvia,   Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Latvia, Liepins Janis ,   Latvian State Forest Research Institute ‘Silava’, Latvia, Snepsts Guntars ,   Latvian State Forest Research Institute ‘Silava’, Latvia
Published: December 2023

Forests play a significant role in the mitigation of climate change through carbon storage and sequestration. However, a forest’s capacity to absorb carbon is influenced by a number of factors, such as soil characteristics, the selection of tree species, and the application of silvicultural practices. A study in Latvia was conducted to evaluate the carbon stock and sequestration potential of birch, common aspen, black alder and grey alder growing on periodically waterlogged and drained organic soils. Empirical data of forest resources were obtained from the National Forest Inventory (NFI) from 2016 to 2020. The findings indicate that black alder may thrive in both soil types, as it showed the best increase in carbon stock in periodically waterlogged soils, reaching a maximum of 129 t C ha-1 at the age of 61–70 years. Greater carbon sequestration in tree biomass occurs on drained soils compared to periodically waterlogged. Birch, aspen, and black alder stands may store between 106 and 119 t C ha-1 at age of 61 and 70 years, which is similar to grey alder stands at ages of 31–40 (114 ± 0.73 t C ha-1). Therefore, a short rotation for grey alder growing on drained organic soils could maximize carbon accumulation and add substitution value. These results suggest that different types of deciduous trees have varying capacities for carbon storage and sequestration, and that it’s important to consider site-specific factors, rotation age and silvicultural practices when aiming to maximize carbon sequestration in tree biomass.
Polish farms in the light of quality requirements
Authors: Bezat Agnieszka
Published: December 2023

After the accession of Poland to the European Union farmers have to fulfil high food quality requirements. In accordance with the requirement 172/2002 of the European Commission, they should keep documentation regarding their part in the product’s flow in the food chain. This paper focuses particularly on the analysis to what degree requirements are satisfied by the analysed farms. A cluster analysis and a point assessment technique were used
Basic present tendencies in swine breeding
Authors: Zmitrevich Liudmila
Published: December 2023

Swine breeding is a branch of agriculture with high level of development and traditional in Belarus. The problem of basic directions in development of swine breeding is examined in the paper. In conclusion the main reserves for growth of the economic efficiency of pork production are found in strengthening of food reserve and using of complete feed mixture balanced on feed protein, increasing of leguminous plants and many other factors.
State support of agricultural enterprises and its effectiveness
Authors: Karpik Olga
Published: December 2023

The problem of effective using of gated out budgetary funds in agrarian sector is discussed. An offer of development of a procedure which should consider potential productivity of each region and agricultural organization and promote a decrease of differences between enterprises and territories on a level of economic development is presented. Besides it is necessary to consider the future membership of Belarus in the World Trade Organization (WTO). Entering condition in this organization for the agrarian sector is a removal of budget assignments on financing exports and a limitation of level of the state support for agriculture.
Światowy rynek wyrobów tytoniowych w latach 1990-2006
Authors: Borowska Agnieszka
Published: December 2023

Produkcja tytoniu na świecie ma miejsce w ponad 100 krajach. Głównymi producentami surowca nieprzetworzonego są Chiny, Indie, Brazylia, USA, Turcja, Malawi oraz Zimbabwe. Łącznie wszystkie te kraje wytwarzają ponad 80% globalnej produkcji liści tytoniu, zaś same Chiny 35%. Według ekspertów FAO światowa produkcja tytoniu w 2010 r. przeznaczona na wyrób artykułów tytoniowych wyniesie ponad 7,1 mln ton. Niewątpliwie ten stan rzeczy jest podyktowany zmianami ekonomicznymi czy demograficznymi na świecie, zwłaszcza w krajach rozwijających się, będących głównymi plantatorami surowca i konsumentami, przede wszystkim papierosów
Wsparcie finansowe wybranych gospodarstw sadowniczych na Lubelszczyźnie z funduszy Unii Europejskiej
Authors: Czernyszewicz Eugenia , Adamska Anna
Published: December 2023

Celem pracy było określenie zakresu i poziomu korzystania przez gospodarstwa sadownicze na Lubelszczyźnie ze wsparcia finansowego z funduszy unijnych przed i po akcesji Polski do Unii Europejskiej. Badania przeprowadzono w 65 gospodarstwach położonych w województwie lubelskim. Zastosowano metodę wywiadu bezpośredniego na podstawie kwestionariusza ankiety. Stwierdzono, że wykorzystanie środków z programów pomocowych było bardzo niskie. Najczęściej producenci korzystali z płatności bezpośrednich, a pozostałe programy były wykorzystywane w niewielkim stopniu. środki pieniężne przeznaczano m.in. na powiększanie areału upraw, poprawę zaplecza przechowalniczego i infrastruktury oraz zakup maszyn i sprzętu rolniczego. Głównymi powodami niskiego korzystania z pomocy unijnej były brak informacji, zbyt dużo formalności, brak własnych środków finansowych na pokrycie kosztów inwestycji oraz obawa przed zaciąganiem kredytów. Wykorzystanie wsparcia będzie się zwiększało pod warunkiem zwrócenia większej uwagi na edukację potencjalnych beneficjentów oraz uproszczenia procedur związanych z pozyskiwaniem środków pomocowych
Modele równowagi cząstkowej w prognozowaniu i symulacjach na rynku rolnym, model AGMEMOD
Authors: Hamulczuk Mariusz
Published: December 2023

Celem pracy było przedstawienie założeń leżących u podstaw budowy modeli równowagi cząstkowej i możliwości ich zastosowań w rolnictwie na przykładzie modelu AGMEMOD2. Szczegółowo opisano proces modelowania rynku trzody chlewnej i mięsa wieprzowego, przedstawiając jednocześnie wstępne wyniki projekcji do roku 2020 w zależności od kształtowania się kursu euro
Wpływ rozszerzenia Unii na działalność polskich przedsiębiorstw w obszarze rozwoju i opracowywania nowych produktów żywnościowych
Authors: Kaczorowska Joanna
Published: December 2023

Rozszerzenie UE stymulująco działa na rozwój polskiego sektora spożywczego, w tym na działalność przedsiębiorstw w zakresie kreowania i wprowadzania nowych produktów. Rynek żywnościowy zwiększa się szybko a rodzime przedsiębiorstwa wprowadzają innowacje, które podążają za światowymi trendami. W najbliższej przyszłości jakość i unikalność oferty asortymentowej będzie determinowała konkurencyjność polskich przedsiębiorstw i zdolność przetrwania na rynku. Obecnym ograniczeniem zwiększania atrakcyjności wyrobów są niskie inwestycje w zakresie R&D2 i marketingu nowych produktów, ograniczony dostęp do wiedzy oraz niewielkie doświadczenia w kreowaniu i rozwoju innowacji żywnościowych.
Zróżnicowanie regionalne rolnictwa w Polsce i w Niemczech
Authors: Kołodziejczak Małgorzata
Published: December 2023

W artykule podjęto próbę analizy zróżnicowania społeczno-ekonomicznego, potencja??u produkcyjnego oraz efektywności wytwarzania w rolnictwie regionów Polski i Niemiec. Wykazano, że rolnictwo polskie i niemieckie charakteryzuje się dużym zróżnicowaniem międzyregionalnym w zakresie analizowanych cech.
Dochodowość gospodarstw trzodowych o różnych systemach produkcyjnych w Polsce po integracji z UE
Authors: Szymańska Elżbieta
Published: December 2023

Celem badan było określenie poziomu dochodów rolniczych w gospodarstwach prowadzących chow trzody chlewnej w rożnych systemach: otwartym lub zamkniętym. Analizę objęto wszystkie gospodarstwa, które produkowały 100 i więcej tuczników rocznie oraz prowadziły rachunkowość w ramach polskiego FADN w latach 2004-2006. Z badań wynika, że z większą specjalizacje gospodarstw wiązały się mniejsze nakłady czynników produkcji. W strukturze kosztów produkcji żywca wieprzowego największy udział stanowiły koszty pasz. Wyższy poziom dochodu rolniczego osiągnięto w gospodarstwach o zamkniętym systemie chowu trzody chlewnej. W tej grupie odnotowano także wyższą dochodowość pracy i środków trwałych. Gospodarstwa te posiadały także wyższą zdolność do samofinansowania działalności i tworzenia oszczędności w porównaniu z gospodarstwami o otwartym systemie produkcji.
Zmiany konkurencyjności polskich produktów żywnościowych w latach 2000-2007
Authors: Rytko Anna
Published: December 2023

Celem pracy było zbadanie skutków stowarzyszenia i integracji Polski ze strukturami Unii Europejskiej dla rozwoju wymiany handlowej, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem handlu towarami rolno-spożywczymi. Wyniki przeprowadzonej analizy wskazały, iż uczestnictwo Polski w porozumieniach handlowych wywołało efekt kreacji i przesunięcia w handlu artykułami rolnospo żywczymi. Wpływ na rozwój wymiany handlowej miała również rosnąca konkurencyjność polskich produktów rolno-żywnościowych na rynku światowym
Sprawność ekonomiczna produkcji mleka w zależności od nakładów pracy
Authors: Wojtyra Bożena
Published: December 2023

Celem badań była ocena sprawności ekonomicznej produkcji mleka w wybranych gospodarstwach w zależności od nakładów pracy ogółem na 1 krowę. Badaniami objęto 158 gospodarstw, utrzymujących krowy mleczne. Gospodarstwa o najmniejszych nakładach pracy na 1 krowę charakteryzowały się największymi: powierzchnią użytków rolnych, średniorocznym stanem krów i ich wydajnością mleczną oraz najwyższą ceną sprzedaży mleka. Im wyższe nakłady pracy, tym wyższe koszty bezpośrednie i nakłady pracy w przeliczeniu na 1 litr mleka a niższe wartość produkcji ogółem, nadwyżka bezpośrednia i dochód bez dopłat
Corazza and Korta’s mistaken view on Frege’s subject matter
Authors: Trajkovski Miroslava
Published: December 2023

In the paper I argue against content pluralism as a solution of one specific
problem Corazza and Korta deal with in their joint paper ?Frege on subject
matter and identity statements? (Analysis, 2015). Corazza and Korta test the
idea of content plurality by its capacity to deal with Frege?s puzzle about
identity statements but, I will claim, it doesn?t pass the test. In
particular, I propose an understanding of subject matter in Frege as related
to his judgment stroke. I distinguish two senses of ?subject matter? in
Corazza and Korta, and argue that their solution of Frege?s puzzle is
inconsistent.
Epistemic contextualism: Problems of disagreement and retraction
Authors: Kuzmanovic Stefan
Published: December 2023

Elke Brendel claims that, regarding several challenges, her nonindexical
contextualism fares better than the so-called indexical versions of
contextualism supported by prominent epistemic contextualists such as Keith
DeRose, Stewart Cohen, etc. Of these challenges, we will consider the
problems of disagreement and retraction. I will argue that the indexical
nature of DeRose?s account doesn?t necessarily have to relate to personally
indicated standards. Instead, I will offer an interpretation that
generalizes the idea of conversational context and determines
conversationally indicated epistemic standards as the main bearer of the
content and the truth condition of knowledge attributions. In some cases,
conversationally indicated epistemic standards are collapsing into
personally indicated. In other cases, some form of the reconciliation of
personally indicated standards produces the final conversationally indicated
epistemic standards. This interpretation is motivated by Mion?s
contextualist position, but in the first stage, it doesn?t require his
notion of objective contexts. When dealing with typical face-to-face
disputes, this interpretation of DeRose?s position will successfully account
for the challenge of disagreement. Only when we are faced with so-called
one-way disputes and the challenge of retraction, we will depart from
DeRose, and instead, refer to Mion?s position. I will claim that by adopting
his view, we are in a position to better respond to these two challenges,
than Brendel with her nonindexical account.
Responsiability of public figures: The speech act of politicians’ promise
Authors: Stojanovic-Prelevic Ivana
Published: December 2023

The paper indicates the importance of publicly spoken word by politicians
whose responsiability is greater than the responsiability of ordinary
citizens, due to the nature of the work they do. Using examples of the
speech acts of promising in the field of politics, the author tries to show
when such an act might be considered unethical. This could be the case when
promising is used out of habit or without serious intention to fulfill the
promise (like, for example, in election campaigns). In those cases, the
speech act of promising lacks ?seriousness? and might be considered
unethical for several reasons: due to the failure of expectations (according
to John Searle), due to misleading, disrespect for dignity, and the like.
Guided by John Austin?s theory of performatives, according to which
something is promised by the mere utterance of promise, the author tries to
show that every speech act of promise spoken publicly can be counted as
unethical act under certain circumstances, as well as that politicians- are
morally responsiblie for making promises in the public domain.
Burden of Skin and Subcutaneous Diseases in Indonesia 1990 to 2019
Authors: Prameswari Faida Ufaira , Muharram Farizal Rizky , Setyaningrum Trisniartami , Prakoeswa Cita Rosita Sigit
Published: December 2023

Abstract is missing (Short communication)
PENGARUH LITERASI KEUANGAN, GAYA HIDUP, DAN PENGENDALIAN DIRI TERHADAP PERILAKU KONSUMTIF MAHASISWA FAKULTAS EKONOMI UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN GANESHA
Authors: Putra I Gusti Lanang Prayura , Sinarwati Ni Kadek
Published: December 2023

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh literasi keuangan, gaya hidup, dan pengendalian diri terhadap perilaku konsumtif mahasiswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan sumber data primer yang berasal dari pengisian kuesioner oleh responden. Kuesioner dalam penelitian ini menggunakan skala likert 1-5. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha yang aktif pada semester genap 2021/2022. Jumlah sampel dihitung menggunakan rumus Slovin dan pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Analisis data menggunakan regresi linear berganda dengan aplikasi IBM SPSS versi 25. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan secara parsial literasi keuangan dan pengendalian diri berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap perilaku konsumtif mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, sedangkan gaya hidup berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap perilaku konsumtif mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha.
Pengaruh Perkembangan Aplikasi Investasi, Risiko Investasi dan Pengetahuan Investasi terhadap Minat Investasi Pasar Modal pada Generasi Milenial dan Generasi Z Provinsi Bali di Era Pandemi
Authors: Ardani Andri Kerti , Sulindawati Ni Luh Gede Erni
Published: December 2023

Abstract

               The recent development of investment applications has encouraged millennials and generation z to start investing. The amount of free time and the declining prices of instruments on the capital market during the pandemic are several other factors that raise their interest in investing. This research was conducted in the province of Bali by grouping respondents from the millennial generation and generation z. In this study using quantitative methods with the data used is primary data sourced from the results of questionnaires that have been distributed to 100 respondents with google form. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the development of investment applications, investment risk and investment knowledge on the millennial generation and gen Z of Bali province in the pandemic era. The results of the study indicate that application development, investment risk and investment knowledge have a positive and significant impact on capital market investment interest in millennial and generation z generations in Bali.

 

Keywords : investment application development, investmentrisk, investment knowledge, investment interest.
Pengaruh Premi, Klaim, Dan Profitabilitas Terhadap Pertumbuhan Aset Pada Perusahaan Asuransi MAG Periode 2018-2021
Authors: Arta Dewi Dian , Yuniarta Gede Adi
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana dan seberapa besar pengaruh premi, klaim, dan profitabilitas terhadap pertumbuhan asset pada perusahaan asuransi MAG. Variabel yang diteliti meliputi premi, klaim, dan profitabilitas sebagai variabel bebas dan pertumbuhan asset sebagai variabel terikat. Penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan asuransi MAG dari tahun 2018-2021, sedangkan sampelnya adalah 14 kantor cabang di Indonesia tahun 2018-2021. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian statistik dan analisis pembahasan, baik secara simultan maupun parsial premi tidak berpengaruh terhadap pertumbuhan aset. Klaim, dan profitabilitas berpengaruh signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan aset.

Kata kunci: Premi, Klaim, Profitabilitas, Dan Pertumbuhan Aset
Pengaruh Tingkat Penghasilan, Pemahaman Aturan Perpajakan, dan Sosialisasi Perpajakan Terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM Kabuoaten Buleleng
Authors: Handriyani Putu Ely , Astawa I Gede Putu Banu
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh tingkat penghasilan, pemahaman aturan perpajakan dan sosialisasi perpajakan terhadap kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) Kabupaten Buleleng. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 352 Wajib Pajak UMKM di Kabupaten Buleleng. Data diperoleh dengan menyebarkan kuisioner secara langsung dan melalui daring (google form). Sampel dipilih menggunakan kriteria dengan teknik purposive sampling kemudian dihitung dengan rumus Slovin. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer berupa jawaban responden dan diolah menggunakan aplikasi SPSS. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tingkat penghasilan, pemahaman aturan perpajakan dan sosialisasi perpajakan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM.
Analisis Komparatif Reaksi Abnormal Return, Cummulative Abnormal Return, dan Trading Volume Activity Sebelum dan Sesudah Trend NFT di Indonesia
Authors: Ni Kadek Suantari  , I Gusti Ayu Purnamawati
Published: December 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan reaksi rata-rata abnormal return, cummulative abnormal return dan trading volume activity sebelum dan sesudah peristiwa trend NFT. Jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan metode dokumentasi. Penentuan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling dengan kriteria-kriteria tertentu sehingga memperoleh 79 sampel. Teknik analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah paired sample t-test dan wilxocon signed rank dengan periode pengamatan selama 10 hari. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Tidak terdapat perbedaan rata-rata abnormal return sebelum dan sesudah peristiwa trend NFT. (2) Tidak terdapat perbedaan rata-rata cummulative abnormal return sebelum dan sesudah peristiwa trend NFT. (3) Terdapat perbedaan rata-rata trading volume activity sebelum dan sesudah peristiwa trend NFT.
Penerapan Akuntansi Biaya Lingkungan Pada PT. Jaya Baru Lestari
Authors: Ni Made Meli Darma Yanthi  , Ni Wayan Yulianita Dewi
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan akuntansi biaya lingkungan pada PT. Jaya Baru Lestari. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif. Metode pengumpulan data yang dig   unakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu teknik analisis kualitatif model Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian ini menjelaskan bahwa PT. Jaya Baru Lestari sudah melakukan tahapan penerapan akuntansi untuk biaya pengelolaan limbah, namun belum sesuai dengan PSAK Nomor 1 paragraf 14 Tahun 2015. Hal ini diketahui berdasarkan dari pengakuan dan pengukuran, dalam pengukuran perusahaan telah mengakui biaya pengelolaan limbah serta dalam pengukuran biaya lingkungan (dalam hal pengelolaan limbah) yang dilakukan oleh PT. Jaya Baru Lestari menggunakan satuan rupiah, akan tetapi dalam mengidentifikasi, mengungkapkan, serta menyajikan biaya pengelolaan limbah perusahaan belum melakukannya secara benar. Perusahaan masih menggabungkan biaya lingkungan ke dalam biaya produksi, seharusnya perusahaan membuat akun biaya lingkungan secara khusus dalam laporan laba rugi.