bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Predicting Photospheric Ultraviolet Emission from Stellar Evolutionary Models
Authors: Wang Song , Li Xue , Han Henggeng , Liu Jifeng
Published: November 2024

Stellar ultraviolet (UV) emission serves as a crucial indicator for estimating magnetic activity and evaluating the habitability of exoplanets orbiting stars. In this paper, we present a straightforward method to derive stellar photospheric UV emission for F to M main-sequence stars. By using PARSEC models, we establish relations between near-UV (NUV) and far-UV (FUV) magnitudes from the Galaxy Evolution Explorer, NUV magnitudes from the China Space Station Telescope, and stellar effective temperatures and Gaia blue photometer–red photometer colors for different metallicities. Together with the observed sample, we find that for NUV emission, the photospheric contribution to the observed flux is less than 20% for M stars, around 10%–70% for K stars, and in a range from 30% to 85% for G and F stars. For FUV emission, the photospheric contribution is less than 10−6 for M stars, below 10−4 for K stars, around 10−4–10% for G stars, and between 6% and 50% for F stars. Our work enables the simple and effective determination of stellar excess UV emission and the exploration of magnetic activity.
Dream of mediterranization: Range expansion of the giant water bug (Lethocerus patruelis) in Europe
Authors: Simoncini Andrea , Tomasi Filippo , Ficetola Gentile Francesco , Lo Parrino Elia
Published: November 2024

Climate change is causing European temperate climates to shift toward mediterranean conditions, a phenomenon called ‘mediterranization’. Mediterranization is altering biological communities, facilitating expansion of species pre-adapted to mediterranean habitats. Colonization by novel species can drastically affect local biodiversity, particularly in freshwater ecosystems. Lethocerus patruelis is a large predatory aquatic insect whose distribution spans from the Balkans to south-eastern Asia. In the last decades, L. patruelis sightings outside its known range have increased, particularly in Italy. The aim of this study was to assess the drivers of this expansion and the potential for future spread.

We collected records of L. patruelis using published literature, citizen-science platforms, and social media. These data were used to test for directional expansion and to compare native and novel niches. Secondly, we used native observations to create a suitability model using MaxEnt, testing it using observations from Italy. Lastly, we projected the model under three future climatic scenarios to assess the potential for future expansions.

We found a significant westward and southward expansion of L. patruelis in Italy. Niche conservatism between native and novel ranges was observed. Nonetheless, we found limited overlap and high level of niche unfilling, suggesting an ongoing colonization process. The suitability model showed good predictive performances, indicating a preference toward mediterranean climates and a selection against agricultural areas. Suitable areas were predicted to increase under all three future climatic scenarios.

This study suggests an ongoing spread of L. patruelis, and a strong expansion potential in Europe due to mediterranization. Future studies are needed to assess the means of this expansion and its consequences on local biodiversity.
Phylogenetic analysis shows that Pyrenula (Pyrenulaceae) diversity is larger than expected: three new species and one new record discovered in China
Authors: Dou Mingzhu , Li Jiechen , Hu Yongshun , Aptroot André , Jia Zefeng
Published: November 2024

The lichenised fungal genus Pyrenula is a very common crustose lichen element in tropical to subtropical forests, but little research has been done on this genus in China. We carried out an integrative taxonomic study on Pyrenula in China using morphological, anatomical, chemical characters, and molecular data (ITS, nuLSU, mtSSU). Three new species with muriform ascospores containing red oil when over-mature were found: Pyrenula submacularissp. nov., P. yunguiensissp. nov. and P. rufotetrasporasp. nov. Molecular data and TLC results of P. macularis and P. breutelii are for the first time reported and show that they are not synonyms. This is the first report of P. breutelii in China. Contrary to the previous reports of this genus, we found lichen substances in all the five species in this study, seemingly terpenoids. A key for the Pyrenula species reported in China is provided.
Fractional derivative boundary control in coupled Euler-Bernoulli beams: stability and discrete energy decay
Authors: Boukhari Boumediene , Mtiri Foued , Bchatnia Ahmed , Beniani Abderrahmane
Published: November 2024

This paper analyzes an Euler-Bernoulli beam equation in a bounded domain with a boundary control condition involving a fractional derivative. By utilizing the semigroup theory of linear operators and building on the results of Borichev and Tomilov, the stability properties of the system are examined. Additionally, a numerical scheme is developed to reproduce various decay rate behaviors. The numerical simulations confirm the theoretical stability results regarding the energy decay rate and demonstrate exponential decay for specific configurations of initial data.
Introducción. Legado e impacto: La museología latinoamericana y caribeña en la actualidad
Authors: Menezes de Carvalho Luciana , Gelmini de Faria Ana Carolina
Published: November 2024

Este número de la ISS es el resultado de una selección de trabajos relacionados con el tema propuesto por el ICOFOM para su 46º simposio anual, realizado en la ciudad de Recife (Pernambuco, Brasil), entre el 6 y el 10 de noviembre de 2023, en colaboración con el 31º simposio anual de ICOFOM LAC (ICOFOM America Latina y el Caribe). El tema, “El legado y el impacto de la museología latinoamericana y caribeña”, fue propuesto por la colega Elizabeth Weiser con el objetivo de “recordar y celebrar esta larga tradición mientras examinamos el legado teórico y el impacto de las historias de la Museología en América Latina y el Caribe” (ICOFOM, 2023).
Epistemes sureadas y silenciadas: Una relectura de dos hitos fundacionales de la museología latinoamericana
Authors: Borges Luiz C. , Lasmar Telma , Lima Ilza Carla F.
Published: November 2024

Las décadas de 1970 y 1980 fueron fructíferas para la museología, en términos de debates, propuestas y cambios importantes. Entre ellos se encontraba el enfoque epistemológico mediante el cual se redefinió la museología como una disciplina científica cuyo objeto teórico es la musealidad. Entre las propuestas y cambios en la teoría y la práctica museológica, destacamos el museo integral y los conceptos de fato museal y trabajador social. Nuestro propósito es presentar una relectura crítica, con base epistemológica y discursiva, sobre estos tres aportes seminales, en particular a la museología latinoamericana, que fueron sometidos a un proceso sistemático de vaciamiento epistémico-ideológico.
Combating Mental Health Stigma With Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Loies Samantha Elaine
Published: November 2024

Mental health stigma remains a significant barrier to individuals seeking help and achieving optimal treatment outcomes. The pervasive nature of stigma is known to exacerbate mental health issues and deter individuals from accessing much-needed support. This research project aims to investigate the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in combating mental health stigma and improving societal understanding of mental health disorders. We will explore how AI-driven tools like chatbots, natural language processing, and social media analysis can enhance public awareness, dispel misconceptions, and foster empathy toward individuals with mental health challenges. It begins with a literature review on the current state of mental health stigma, the factors contributing to its perpetuation, and the use of AI in mental health care. The chapter identifies AI-driven interventions that hold promise for addressing mental health stigma, such as public health campaigns and targeted social media content. It analyzes these AI interventions to assess their effectiveness and potential for adoption.
Cultivating Emotional Intelligence
Authors: Sahoo Deepak Kumar , Kumar Anish , Chandel Ajay , Wijethilak Hewawasam P. G. D.
Published: November 2024

This chapter explores the vital role of emotional intelligence (EI) in entrepreneurship, highlighting its significance in leadership, team dynamics, customer relations, and overall business success. As the business landscape evolves, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the integration of EI becomes increasingly crucial. The chapter addresses key components of emotional intelligence, the challenges entrepreneurs face in developing these skills, and the measurable impacts on employee performance, engagement, and customer satisfaction. It also discusses future trends that emphasize the synergy between EI and AI, including enhanced collaboration, personalized training, and a focus on employee well-being. Ultimately, fostering emotional intelligence is essential for entrepreneurs seeking to navigate complexities, drive innovation, and cultivate resilient organizations in a rapidly changing environment.
The Effects of Financial Stress on Entrepreneurial Mental Health
Authors: Yadav Mohit , Kanwal Preet , Quttainah Majdi Anwar
Published: November 2024

This chapter explores the profound effects of financial stress on the mental health of entrepreneurs, highlighting how chronic financial pressures can impair decision-making, foster burnout, and strain personal and professional relationships. Untreated financial stress can lead to long-term mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, adversely impacting both the individual and their business. The chapter examines the role of financial literacy and support systems in mitigating stress, emphasizing the importance of proactive strategies to manage financial challenges. It also discusses the importance of resilience and coping mechanisms in protecting entrepreneurs' mental health and sustaining business performance. Ultimately, the chapter underscores the need for greater awareness and support in addressing financial stress to ensure long-term entrepreneurial success and well-being.
The Role of Mentorship in Mitigating Entrepreneurial Loneliness
Authors: Singh Sandeep Kumar , Kanwal Preet , Luu Thi Minh Ngoc
Published: November 2024

The role of mentoring in countering entrepreneurial loneliness, a commonplace problem in the business world, is analyzed in this chapter. It discusses how the entrepreneurial resilience of boosting emotional security, practical advice, and networking opportunities is provided by mentoring. The adoption of mentorship into the digital realm via virtual platforms, matching through AI, and peer-to-peer mentorship are discussed in the chapter. While discussing conflicts such as mismatched expectations and constraints in terms of time, the chapter also throws up the transformational effects that mentorship has on entrepreneurs geared towards helping them through various stages. As the entrepreneurship landscape continues to change, then creating a successful business or individual development, positive mentorship remains a crucial enabler that empowers entrepreneurs to cut across all the complexities of their ventures with confidence.
Presence of diabetic risk factors within a sample of community members in Windhoek, Namibia
Authors: Delpaul Michelle C. , Vincent-Lambert Craig
Published: November 2024

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to pose a significant challenge to global healthcare systems. In African contexts, diabetes ranks among the top four NCDs. The disease often goes undetected because patients are commonly asymptomatic in the early stages. Screening, early diagnosis and patient education may prolong life and reduce costs associated with managing the disease.Aim: To identify risk factors for diabetes among community members in Windhoek.Setting: Data were gathered during a health-screening outreach programme in Otjomuise, a peri-urban settlement near Windhoek, Namibia.Methods: An observational analytical cross-sectional study design was used, measuring weight, height, abdominal girth, random blood glucose (RBG) levels, lipid counts, and blood pressure in 342 participants. Descriptive analysis determined the percentage of participants with abnormal measurements indicating diabetes risk.Results: Analysis showed that 77% of participants had multiple risk factors for diabetes. Specifically, 67% had elevated RBG levels, 58% had elevated blood pressure, 45% had elevated body mass index, and 26% had raised lipid counts.Conclusion: These findings align with existing literature, which shows a significant portion of community members have undetected risk factors that may predispose them to the development of diabetes. Early detection, targeted interventions and ongoing monitoring for individuals with risk factors can save lives and reduce costs. Larger-scale research is necessary to better quantify the prediabetic population across various African contexts.Contribution: This study highlights the urgent need for early diabetes detection and intervention strategies in diverse African communities.
Multimodal Sentiment Analysis in Natural Disaster Data on Social Media
Authors: Dursun Sefa , Eken Süleyman
Published: November 2024

INTRODUCTION: With the development of the Internet, users tend to express their opinions and emotions through text, visual and/or audio content. This has increased the interest in multimodal analysis methods. OBJECTIVES: This study addresses multimodal sentiment analysis on tweets related to natural disasters by combining textual and visual embeddings.METHODS: The use of textual representations together with the emotional expressions of the visual content provides a more comprehensive analysis. To investigate the impact of high-level visual and texual features, a three-layer neural network is used in the study, where the first two layers collect features from different modalities and the third layer is used to analyze sentiments. RESULTS: According to experimental tests on our dataset, the highest performance values (77% Accuracy, 71% F1-score) are achieved by using the CLIP model in the image and the RoBERTa model in the text. CONCLUSION: Such analyzes can be used in different application areas such as agencies, advertising, social/digital media content producers, humanitarian aid organizations and can provide important information in terms of social awareness.
Detection of Cut-Out in Aluminum Plate Using Ultrasonic Guided Waves:
A Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Rajput Arun , Patil Vaibhav Kailas , Bhosale Aniket , Yadav Ritesh , Ghatge Adityaraj , Pandey Anand Ji
Published: November 2024

Aluminum alloys serve a critical role in the aerospace industry, accounting for a
significant amount of commercial aircraft weight. Despite the growing use of
composite materials, aluminum remains important in airframe construction due to
its lightweight, cost-effectiveness, and high strength potential. Structural
integrity is critical in modern engineering, necessitating early diagnosis and
localization of damage. To detect the flaws, cracks, and cut-out in the
structures, structural health monitoring (SHM) systems are essential, with
non-destructive testing (NDT) methodologies playing critical roles. Among these
technologies, ultrasonic guided wave testing (UGWT) has gained popularity
because of its capacity to propagate over long distances and detect subsurface
faults. This article investigates the use of UGWs to identify cut-outs in
aluminum plates. The numerical investigation has been carried out using
commercially available finite element software Abaqus. The ultrasonic lamb waves
are generated through the load. The results obtained in pristine and defected 2D
aluminum plate has been compared with proper selection of actuation and sensing
points. Further by changing the location of actuation and sensing points the
shift of damage scattering components has been observed. After identification of
reflected wave mode, the location of the cut-out can be predicted
accurately.
Hydrogen Fueling Stations for Airports, in Both Gaseous and Liquid Form
Authors:   AE-5C Aviation Ground Fueling Systems Committee
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this AIR is to establish a baseline for hydrogen fueling protocol and process limits for both gaseous and liquid hydrogen fueling of aircraft (eCTOL, eRotor, eVTOL, LTA) at the airport from small aircraft to wide-body. A further goal is to harmonize and establish common aircraft fueling safety definitions wherever possible with other SAE and EUROCAE standards and NFPA codes alike.

Hydrogen fueling process limits (including the fuel temperature, the maximum flow rate, time required, etc.) are affected by factors such as ambient temperature, fuel delivery temperature, and initial pressure in the hydrogen storage system. The further goal is to establish basic fueling protocols within these limits as a starting point while evaluating minimum criteria, including evaluation of fueling with or without communications. AIR8466 establishes the protocol and process limits for hydrogen fueling of aircraft and plans to establish fueling protocols starting with small aircraft. Optionally, communications may be used, and a general description will be included.

Gaseous hydrogen fueling and liquid hydrogen fueling at cryogenic temperatures are two very different types of fuel stored in different types of vessels with safety mitigations. The goal is to start with an all-encompassing AIR for hydrogen fueling, both gaseous and liquid, and, after publishing, establish a family of documents covering categories of fueling as determined by the SAE AE-5CH team.

To minimize storage volumes, compressed hydrogen gas stored under pressure up to 700 bar (70 MPa) achieves 39.5 kg per m3, or as a cryogenic liquid 20 K achieves 71 kg per m3. Other methodologies of liquified hydrogen, such as subcooled liquid or cryo-compressed, offer the potential for higher storage densities (the latter is not covered in this document).

Figure 1 compares the volumetric and gravimetric densities of hydrocarbon fuels as well as the most common hydrogen storage methods in liquid and gaseous hydrogen and three types of hydrogen storage with different hydrogen density versus phases, pressure, and temperature (gaseous hydrogen, liquid hydrogen, and cryo-compressed).

Presently, there are established codes and standards for ground vehicles at SAE, ISO, NFPA, etc., that could also be applicable to some applications for hydrogen at the airport. While there are some existing fuel cell and hydrogen standards for aerospace (such as SAE/EUROCAE information reports), there is a need to create new fueling station standardization efforts, which are outlined herein. The volume of hydrogen required will depend on the pressure and phase (ambient gaseous or cryogenic liquid) and the size of aircraft. Therefore, a series of ground standards will be required to cover the phase, thermal, and pressure variables.
Conversão de cerrado em pastagens e suas consequências para a reprodução do pequizeiro (Caryocar brasiliense)
Authors: Henrique Azevedo Morais Pedro , Alberto Dolabela Falcão Luiz , Geórgia Silveira Cardoso Iaciara , Santos Oliveira Priscila , do Espírito Santo Mário Marcos
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: Verificar se os efeitos da transformação do Cerrado preservado em ambientedegradado, afetam a produção e qualidade dos frutos de C. brasiliense no norte de Minas Gerais.Método: O estudo foi conduzido nesses dois ambientes do Cerrado e em cada área, mediu-sediâmetro altura do peito e altura dessa espécie. Os frutos foram coletados, pesados e abertospara a contagem de sementes viáveis e abortadas. Todas as sementes foram pesadas e aporcentagem de sementes abortadas e frutos predados foi calculada. Resultados: Foram abertos1.723 frutos e 5.025 sementes foram avaliadas. O peso dos frutos, das sementes e a suaquantidade foi maior em ambientes degradados. A proporção de sementes abortadas e frutospredados não diferiram entre os ambientes. Por fim, a altura e a área basal também forammaiores em ambientes degradados. Conclusão: Antropização de áreas do Cerrado podemodificar a qualidade dos frutos do pequizeiro, sendo frutos mais pesados em áreas degradadas.Entretanto, estudos futuros devem avaliar o potencial de germinação dessa espécie.
GNSS TECHNOLOGY FOR RESEARCH OF DEFORMATIONS OF HYDROTECHNICAL INSTALLATIONS
Authors:   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bulgaria, Dobrev Stefan
Published: November 2024

Hydro technical installations are subject to a list of temporary and constant factors, such as Natural, Physical, Tectonic, Anthropogenic and other, which lead to their deformation and destruction. Study, exploration and forecast of deformations, can save us big. In this article has been researched the GNSS capability of obtaining the necessary data for building a model and reading or predicting deformations. GNSS has been used for monitoring structural deformation and deflection for more than a 30 years now. Detailed procedures for field data collection, data analysis and visualisation, generation of reliable analytical model, model updating and prediction for structural operational condition are also recommended.
AN APPROACH OF DOM RECORD MANAGEMENT COMPONENT UI CREATION
Authors:   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bulgaria, Atanasov Valentin
Published: November 2024

This paper presents an approach of Document Object Model database record management component user interface (UI) creation. Mainstream of UI development approaches concentrates in few directions, omitting holistic view on the fundamental database operations. The proposed solution uses method lay on of standard clauses adopted by the ECMA Script edition sixth and above. The program logic for the UI component was built with the intention - The existing functionality of such UI component to be extended and complemented.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF HASH FUNCTIONS MD5, SHA-1, AND SHA-256 USING VARIOUS SOFTWARE TOOLS TO VERIFY THE INTEGRITY OF FILES
Authors:   Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bulgaria, Boyanov Petar
Published: November 2024

In this scientific paper hash functions such as MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 are widely utilized in the field of cryptography to verify file integrity, confirming that files remain unaltered and free from corruption. The practical application of the hash functions MD5, SHA-1, AND SHA-256 through five widely used software tools: 7z, PowerShell, BullZip MD5 Calculator, HashCalc and CrypTool 1.4.40 is made. The analysis focuses on each tool's effectiveness in calculating and comparing hash values, emphasizing their strengths and weaknesses in ensuring data integrity. By investigating the functionality and applications of each tool, this scientific study provides important perspectives on the practical significance of MD5, SHA-1, and SHA-256 for maintaining the authenticity and reliability of digital files.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ROTOR WITH A FOCUS ON DESIGN FEATURES
Authors:   University of Slavonski Brod, Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, Slavonski Brod, Croatia, Marijić Jure , Grgić Ivan ,   University of Slavonski Brod, Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, Slavonski Brod, Croatia, Vilić Marko ,   University of Slavonski Brod, Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, Slavonski Brod, Croatia, Karakašić Mirko ,   University of Slavonski Brod, Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, Slavonski Brod, Croatia, Ivandić Željko ,   University of Slavonski Brod, Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, Slavonski Brod, Croatia
Published: November 2024

The growing demand for electrical products means that the production of basic parts such as stators and rotors must be intensified in order to meet market demand. This increase in demand requires faster and more efficient production processes. The stamping process produces a large number of components that require detailed quality control due to their technical complexity. Given the high production volume, checking all components becomes a challenge, especially given the time constraints. Often, the time required for production does not match the time required for detailed quality control, which can lead to downtime or increase the number of defective products. Therefore, it is crucial to develop and implement a control system that can check quality within the specified time frame. This paper presents an innovative solution that focuses on the design features of an advanced control system. The proposed system enables precise control of the internal diameter of the rotor, which is crucial for ensuring the correctness of the product. The system also enables automatic sorting of the rotors according to their correctness, which further improves the efficiency of the production process.
Pengembangan Buku Bahan Ajar Maharah Al-Qira’ah Berbasis Nilai Religius Bagi Mahasiswa PBA STAI Masjid Syuhada
Authors: Lailaa Hikmatul
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh kurangnya bahan ajar maharah al-qira ah yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan mahasiswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menghasilkan buku bahan ajar maharah al-qira ah dan menguji kelayakannya. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah Penelitian dan Pengembangan (R&D) dengan model Borg & Gall, yang meliputi: studi pendahuluan, desain produk dan revisi berdasarkan masukan ahli, uji coba kelas kecil dan revisi, uji coba kelas besar dan revisi, serta produk akhir. Hasilnya adalah buku bahan ajar berjudul  qira ah yang mencakup sampul, kata pengantar, petunjuk penggunaan, silabus, daftar isi, materi pokok, dan daftar pustaka. Pendekatan yang digunakan berbasis nilai religius seperti shidiq, amanah, ikhlas, dan lainnya. Validasi ahli menunjukkan kategori baik untuk tampilan, penyajian, dan materi, serta kesesuaian nilai religius. Uji coba pada kelas kecil dan besar juga menunjukkan hasil baik pada komponen desain dan isi. Dengan demikian, buku bahan ajar ini dinyatakan layak digunakan dalam pembelajaran maharah al-qira ah.
Improvising the Malware Detection Accuracy in Portable Document Format (PDFs) through Machine Learning Classifiers
Authors: Shahid Muhammad Ahmad , Safyan Muhammad , Pervez Zeeshan
Published: November 2024

Every time a spike is observed in cyber-attacks, a huge financial loss is incurred that has surpassed $2 trillion according to some estimates. Apart from monetary setbacks, the damages in terms of loss of credibility and quality of services are way more difficult to recover. PDF documents have been considered as innocuous source of data sharing with static meta-tags. However, the structure of PDF file contains different objects, features and characteristics that make it easier for the attackers to invade (by attaching the malicious code with tags). Current research is focused on analyzing the structure of PDF files, data-structures exploited and extracting feature tags with associated feature values of PDFs. A total of 17,884 documents were used, having two categories (8942 malicious documents and 8942 benign files).
Institutions, Human Capitals and Emerging Nations' Economic Expansion
Authors: Bilal Sayyed Muhammad , Ahmad Ishtiaq
Published: November 2024

This paper looks at institutions, economic growth and human capital in emerging nations. By utilizing a piece of 120 developing nations for the years 2000–2023, the study simultaneously applies Quantile regression and the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM). The results demonstrate that institutions and human development do have a major beneficial influence on the expansion of the economy. It's interesting to note that human development and institutions combine negatively to significantly hinder the economic progress of emerging nations. In this article argues that incremental investments in human development would have a detrimental influence on economic growth since more capital is often used for rent-seeking and socially useless endeavors. Policymakers should keep in mind the vital role that institutions play in a nation's early stages of development in order to improve the efficacy of its health and education programs. The biggest novelty is the examination of many routes of transmission— financial institutions, political and economic—that human development uses to impact economic progress in developing countries. This study examines the notion of economic development and conducts an empirical investigation to determine whether Muslim nations differ from non-Muslim nations. Furthermore, this work expands on the body of research on empirical growth by combining quantile regression and dynamic system GMM approaches
Asymmetric Effects of Corruption on CO2 Emissions in Pakistan: The Role of Human Capital and Foreign Direct Investment
Authors: Farooq Fatima , Shah Said Zamin , Faheem Muhammad , Nousheen Asma
Published: November 2024

This study aims to examine the relationship between corruption, human capital, FDI, GDP and CO2 emissions in Pakistan from 1996 to 2022. This study utilized the NARDL approach to estimate the asymmetric association. The empirical findings revealed that corruption in positive shocks enhances CO2 emissions while, in negative shocks, it mitigates CO2 emissions. Human capital and FDI played beneficial roles in decreasing CO2 emissions. On the other hand, GDP exacerbated CO2.The results highlight the importance of stringent accountability measures to stop more environmental damage. The study recommends that to effectively tackle both corruption and environmental challenges, there is a crucial need to invest in human capital. Strengthening human capital can help enhance accountability, reduce corruption, and promote sustainable environmental practices.
Comparative Analysis of Leadership Styles in Public vs. Private Secondary Schools
Authors: Kausar Fahd Naveed , Rashid Muhammad , Kosar Hina , Waseem Muhammad
Published: November 2024

The study's goals were to determine how leadership styles—transformational, transactional, authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire—differ between public and private secondary schools. Leadership styles encompass various approaches that influence team dynamics and organizational effectiveness. Understanding these styles is essential for fostering employee engagement and achieving strategic goals. The population was drawn from every high school in the Kasur district. To gather the data, multistage sampling approaches were employed. Data was gathered via a questionnaire. SPSS was used to analyze the data. Inferential statistics (Independent sample t-test) were employed. With the exception of laissez-faire leadership, the study's results showed a highly significant difference in leadership styles. Future studies should examine how environmental and cultural elements affect the efficacy of different leadership philosophies in diverse organisational contexts. Longitudinal studies could also look at how leadership philosophies change over time and how they affect workers' performance and happiness over the long run.
Reforming Post-Arrest Bail in Pakistan: Lessons from a Comparative Study with India
Authors: Tahir Muhammad Rizwan , Azeem Hafiz Muhammad , Iqbal Zubair
Published: November 2024

This research paper presents a comparative analysis of the legal frameworks governing post-arrest bail in India and Pakistan, with a focus on the statutory provisions, judicial interpretations, and procedural safeguards that are involved. Although both states share a common legal heritage which is rooted in British colonial law, however, they have diverged in their approaches to bail, which are influenced by their respective constitutional mandates, legislative developments, and sociopolitical landscapes. This comparison is essential in order to understand how these legal systems are balancing individual rights with societal security and how judicial discretion are shaping bail in each country. For this purpose, this paper examines constitutional provisions besides main statutory provisions of the Indian and Pakistani criminal procedural laws, the role of judicial discretion and evolving jurisprudence of the post-arrest bail. This study offers insights into potential legal reforms, with an aim to enhance fairness and consistency in bail practices, through juxtaposing these principles in India and Pakistan. This study concludes that Pakistan should consider restructuring its bail procedural laws and system, and it suggests reforms taking into account the benefits of India’s progressive legal framework, to ensure consistency, fairness, and the protection of individual rights. This research also recommends future studies on balancing bail and incarceration, through focusing on judicial discretion and the application of the principle of proportionality.
INCREMENTO DA VALIDAÇÃO DE PRESCRIÇÕES MÉDICAS PELA LIDERANÇA DO VAREJO FARMACÊUTICO: UM RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Nelo da Silva Wesley , Dobbins Abi Rached Chennyfer , Mello Costa De Liberal Márcia
Published: November 2024

Introdução: Com a pandemia do novo Coronavírus, o varejo farmacêutico foi bombardeado com softwares de prescrições médicas digitais, trazendo grandes dificuldades de acesso, expertise e agilidade de manipulação dos sistemas para as farmácias. Objetivo: Tornar o processo de acesso e validação de prescrições médicas de assinatura digital mais ágil, pois cada plataforma tem sua particularidade, trazendo uma grande dificuldade de acesso, expertise e agilidade de manipulação dos sistemas para as Farmácias. Método: A área de tecnologia da informação da empresa de varejo farmacêutico objeto do estudo deste artigo, centralizou os principais endereços eletrônicos em uma única página da web. Foi otimizado a assimilação dos treinamentos de validação das assinaturas digitais, permitindo que os atendentes de balcão e/ou farmacêuticos pudessem ter maior destreza para validar as assinaturas. A inovação permitiu uma análise do tempo gasto do procedimento antes e depois da inserção da ferramenta. Resultados: A centralização dos links de acesso das diversas plataformas de prescrições eletrônicas utilizadas para validação das assinaturas digitais dos prescritores médicos, deixou mais rápido o acesso dos sites, tornando a visualização e validação das prescrições mais ágil. Conclusão: Desta forma a experiência de compra do cliente ficou mais atrativa, pelo fato de todo processo ocorrer de forma mais rápida, trazendo à possibilidade de uma rotatividade de clientes maior e consequentemente otimizando o tempo de atendimento, tornando possível se atender mais clientes, aumentando o número de vendas e predispondo a uma maior margem de lucratividade no varejo farmacêutico.
Post-War Reconciliation Process in Sri Lanka: A Unique Path to Peace Building
Authors:   Department of Public Administration, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, Kumari M.S. Dimuthu
Published: November 2024

This study examines the unique aspects of Sri Lanka’s peacebuilding and ethnic reconciliation process following the end of its civil war in 2009. Unlike many post-conflict societies that rely on formal peace agreements, Sri Lanka's reconciliation efforts were driven by a military victory without a negotiated settlement between conflicting parties. This study discusses key milestones in Sri Lanka’s reconciliation journey, including institutional reforms such as the Lessons Learned and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) and the Office of Missing Persons (OMP). It examines the unique challenges, including political dominance in the process, limited engagement of minority communities, and inconsistencies in policy frameworks. The study provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors that have shaped Sri Lanka's reconciliation approach by drawing on qualitative data from key informant interviews (KII) and through a comparative analysis with global post-conflict practices. Ultimately, this study offers valuable insights for policymakers and scholars on the complexities of peacebuilding in unique post-conflict settings, highlighting the need for more inclusive and sustainable efforts to achieve lasting peace.
Legal understanding of the failures of international conventional arms control mechanisms
Authors:   PHD student of People`s Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) named after Patrice lumumba, Loic Mboh Ngoma Alain Pierre , Victoire Nga Etjeke Danièle ,   PHD student of People`s Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) named after Patrice lumumba
Published: November 2024

Conventional arms control appears today as an essential means to ensure peace in the world and sustainable development. Its international implementation is ensured by United Nations bodies, treaties and even programs. Despite these mechanisms, arms control is proving to be ineffective. Weapons continue to be the basis of several criminal acts, including scenes of violence, armed conflicts, and terrorist attacks. By resorting to research methods such as analysis and legal documentation, the author reaches the conclusion according to which these failures at the level of control have their sources in shortcomings within control mechanisms. These shortcomings include among other the failure to establish a Military Staff Committee whose role was to contribute with the Security Council to the implementation of a policy of reducing the budget dedicated to arms in accordance with Article 26 of the Charter of the United Nations; The non-compliance with the rules for reporting in the registers of conventional weapons, and the legalization of the right to carry weapons in the internal legislation of several countries.
CSR expectations and voluntary participation among employees
Authors: Kiss Virág Ágnes , Kiss Kincső , Szakács Attila , Szűcs Róbert
Published: November 2024

Our research aims to reveal the expectations of employees towards their organization about CSR initiatives, and also to map out what attitudes characterize them in connection with volunteerism that looks back on old traditions.
With the involvement of more than 300 people in our research - mostly employees of large companies - we mapped the employee attitudes by analysing statistical and spontaneous mentions.
Based on our results, it became clear that the employees consider it important that their employer also carries out socially responsible activities, and that their most important task is to achieve economic efficiency. They are also happy to participate in volunteer activities for a good cause.
Tripeptídeo inibidor de proteases modelado a partir do inibidor natural de soja SKTI altera diferencialmente a expressão gênica e a fisiológica do intestino de Anticarsia gemmatalis
Authors:   , Santos Eulálio Gutemberg Dias dos
Published: November 2024

Anticarsia gemmatalis é uma das principais pragas de insetos que causam desfoliação nas lavouras de soja. Estratégias alternativas têm sido avaliadas para reduzir os ataques de insetos, utilizando inibidores de proteases (IP) que atuam como fatores antinutricionais. Os efeitos fisiológicos dos PIs não se limitam apenas aos danos nutricionais causados aos insetos. Eles desencadeiam respostas bioquímicas que podem variar desde a reorientação da síntese de proteinas para produzir novas proteases até o aumento da produção de enzimas envolvidas em vias de defesa. Um tripeptídeo chamado GORE-2 foi projetado a partir do IP SKTI de soja, com maiores capacidades de inibição de proteases, reduzindo a sobrevivência das lagartas. Portanto, os efeitos do IP natural de soja (SKTI) e do peptídeo projetado racionalmente GORE- 2 foram avaliados no nível das mudanças na expressão de genes causadas pelos IPs e sua relação com o estresse oxidativo e as alterações morfológicas das células intestinais. Assim, neste trabalho, avaliamos a reprogramação da expressão gênica por RNA-Seq para verificar as cascatas envolvidas na resposta a esses diferentes IPs. SKTI e.GORE-2 desencadearam uma extensa reprogramação da expressão de genes após 24 horas. A presença de IP na dieta de A. gemmatalis afetou 1474 genes diferencialmente expressos, dos quais 643 e 83] genes responderam a SKTI e GOREZ, respectivamente. Em geral, as respostas foram semelhantes para ambos os PIs, com alterações na expressão dos genes que codificam proteases e proteínas de defesa, principalmente envolvidas na proteção peritrófica da matriz e reconstituição. No entanto, essas respostas foram mais pronunciadas para SKTI, indicando uma cascata de sinalização mais eficiente para acionar os mecanismos de defesa do inseto. Essas diferenças Justificam uma ação mais eficaz do GORE-2 na inibição da proteólise e na redução da sobrevivência das lagartas, indicando que a sinalização pode ser devido à privação de aminoácidos, mas também por um sistema geral de percepção desenvolvido para detectar moléculas repelentes da soja. Visto que o GORE-2 é um tripeptídeo mimético do inibidor de proteases SKTI, a cascata de sinalização parece ser menos eficiente. Na verdade, a expressão gênica para processos de desintoxicação e estresse oxidativo foi maior para o GORE-2. Portanto, é uma vantagem adicional do uso de inibidores de proteases miméticos ou sintéticos. Nesse sentido, o tripeptideo GORE? se apresenta como uma alternativa eficiente no controle de A. gemmatalis. Palavras-chave: Anticarsia gemmatalis. Transcriptoma. Glycine max. Manejo de pragas agrícolas.
La calidad institucional y el rendimiento académico
Authors: Neira Daniela , Cuesta Gustavo , Meneses Karla , Córdova Gabriela
Published: November 2024

La ausencia de calidad educativa en los países explica una gran propor­ción de las disparidades de crecimiento y desarrollo entre las naciones emergentes y las desarrolladas. La calidad institucional, definida como el conjunto de regulaciones e incentivos de una sociedad, es uno de los factores asociados para mejorar la calidad educativa. El principal objetivo de este estudio es entender cómo los niveles de calidad institu­cional se vinculan con los incrementos en los promedios de rendimiento académico en un país, a nivel escolar. La muestra utilizada cubre las notas promedio PISA de 47 países, que conforman un panel de datos trianual de 5 periodos. Para llevar a cabo la investigación, se utilizó el método Cochrane-Orcutt con los ajustes necesarios para un panel de datos desbalanceado. Los principales resultados hallan evidencia de que la calidad institucional está asociada con la mejora del rendimiento académico promedio. Uno de los principales canales de transmisión es el del gasto público en educación, considerando que la calidad insti­tucional puede funcionar como proxy para la eficiencia de decisiones tomadas en la asignación de recursos educativos.
Relación entre el entorno institucional y el riesgo país
Authors: Arellano Melissa
Published: November 2024

El análisis del riesgo país y sus determinantes ha tomado gran impor­tancia en la teoría económica. En este contexto, se ha investigado y documentado la influencia del entorno institucional en el riesgo país, ya que factores como las regulaciones, el sistema de justicia y la calidad del gobierno desempeñan un papel crucial en la estabilidad económica. Este estudio se centra en examinar la relación entre el entorno institu­cional y el riesgo país en 17 países de Latinoamérica y el Caribe, Asia y Europa. La hipótesis principal de este trabajo sostiene que un dete­rioro en la calidad institucional en países en desarrollo está vinculado a un aumento en el nivel de riesgo país. Para demostrar esta hipótesis, se estima un modelo de mínimos cuadrados generalizados factibles (MCGF) con datos de panel para el periodo de 2002-2019. Los resul­tados respaldan la hipótesis planteada. Específicamente, las variables derecho de expresión y eficiencia de ley destacan como los principales factores que contribuyen a la reducción del riesgo país.
Consumo responsable y su relación con la economía circular: perspectiva desde los hogares
Authors: Quezada Andrea , Chafla Pablo
Published: November 2024

Las conductas consumistas, la cultura del derroche y el modelo econó­mico lineal son factores que han ocasionado la aparición de una crisis climática que amenaza a la sociedad y al medio ambiente. Sus conse­cuencias han hecho surgir una conciencia ambiental desde la vertiente económica, con un modelo económico circular que guía a una conduc­ta responsable por parte de los consumidores, alcanzando alternativas sostenibles. Pero ¿cuál es la relación existente entre la conducta de los consumidores responsables con el concepto que propone la economía circular?. Para responder esta pregunta, se planteó evaluar las carac­terísticas de consumo en los hogares de una muestra significativa de estudiantes universitarios de modalidad a distancia, desde la perspec­tiva de los principios de la economía circular. Aplicando un método de investigación mixto con enfoques cuantitativo y cualitativo, y un alcance descriptivo-correlacional, se obtuvo como principales resulta­dos que la relación entre economía circular y consumo responsable es moderadamente positiva, comprobando su alineación con los resultados descriptivos, donde, en función a los principios de economía circular, los estudiantes presentan un comportamiento responsable-moderado en sus hogares; permitiendo contribuir hacia una cultura con patrones de consumo sostenibles.
Application of Digital Literacy Using Mapalus Techniques in Learning in North Sulawesi
Authors: Rahmania Rahman  , Paulus Tuerah  , Sangputri Sidik  , Hilda V. Oroh
Published: November 2024

Entering the era of the fourth world industrial revolution in this case information technology has become the basis of human life. In this era almost all life effects utilize digital, including in learning, one of which is digital literacy. Along with technological advances and the increasing individualism of society due to globalization, for this reason this study collaborates digital literacy and local culture, namely mapalus which means cooperation in learning in North Sulawesi. The purpose of the study is to determine the process of implementing digital literacy with the mapalus technique and to evaluate the effects of implementing digital literacy with the mapalus technique in learning. This research is a descriptive qualitative type of research. The data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the study show that the application of digital literacy in learning facilitates easy access for students to materials and assignments given by educators. This also increases students' interest in using technology in the learning process and by using the malapus technique which makes students work together and work together to complete the tasks given in learning.
Left Ventricular Non-Compaction: A Case Report
Authors: Amri M  , Khalil M  , Arous S  , Drighil A  , Habbal R
Published: November 2024

We present a comprehensive case of left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) in a 45-year-old woman, focusing on diagnostic approaches and management strategies. LVNC is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy characterized by excessive trabeculations and a spongy myocardial appearance, predisposing patients to heart failure, arrhythmias, and thromboembolism. The case outlines the diagnostic process, including echocardiography and cardiac MRI, highlighting findings such as reduced ejection fraction, fibrosis, and left ventricular trabeculations. Management included heart failure therapy, anticoagulation, and potential device implantation. The case emphasizes the significance of early recognition, multidisciplinary management, and ongoing research into the genetics and treatment of LVNC.