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Agriculture’s Contribution to the Emission of Greenhouse Gas Nitrous Oxide (N2O) and Its Feasible Mitigation Strategies
Authors: Kumar Raushan , Bordoloi Nirmali
Published: February 2024

Climate change and agriculture have a dual mode of relationship. Agriculture is an important sector of the country’s economy and it significantly contributes to climate change by releasing greenhouse gases (GHGs) to the atmosphere. On the other hand, climate change is a global threat to food security and it can affect agriculture through variation of weather parameters. Reducing GHGs emission mainly methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) from the agriculture could play a significant role in climate change mitigation. N2O is a potent greenhouse gas mainly emitted from rice-wheat cropping system. Agricultural lands are considered as one of the important anthropogenic sources of N2O emissions and it account almost 69% of the annual atmospheric N2O emission and application of commercial fertilizers is considered as a major contributor to the N2O emission. This book chapter focuses on the feasible soil and crop management practices to reduce the N2O emission from agriculture without compromising the productivity. Different environmental factors that have a major impact on N2O production are also discussed in this chapter. On urgent basis, the world needs to reduce the anthropogenic N2O emissions from agriculture and adapt its sustainable cropping system and food-production system to survive with climate change.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Learning Environments
Authors: Moghaddam Kaveh , Mahdavi Amirmahdi
Published: February 2024

Autism spectrum disorder is one of the most strange neuro developmental disorders in which symptoms such as stereotypical habits and behaviors, social skills problems and odd verbal communication skills can be observed. According to the studies and researches, these kind of symptoms also characteristics such as sensory integration problems, empathy problems, odd cognitive and perceptual problems can be the main problems in the family and also the family members will be affected to the secondary psychological problems like anxiety and depression. One of the most problems which can be experienced by the autistic children’s parents and family is the academic problem and the quality of learning environment. Therefore in this chapter, we will discuss about the sensory integration process and the family-based programs which are necessary factors for theses children’s learning environment.
Talc and Malignant Mesothelioma
Authors: Kradin Richard
Published: February 2024

Malignant mesothelioma is a rare malignancy of serosal-lined tissues. It has been recognized since the last century that the majority of pleural mesotheliomas are caused by exposures to asbestos, a fibrous silicate mineral that was used extensively in the construction trades for its insulating properties. A previously unrecognized source of asbestos exposure is cosmetic talc that has been widely used for personal hygiene and other purposes by adults and children. Since 2014, more than 200 cases of mesothelioma have been reported in individuals, whose only known source of asbestos exposure was cosmetic talc. In this chapter the association of talc with malignant mesothelioma will be reviewed.
Humanizing CRM: Appealing to Intuition, the Senses and Emotions to Optimize Customer Relationships
Authors: J. Quevedo Francisco
Published: February 2024

Customers’ bonds with their preferred brands have been found to be highly emotional and intuitive, the product of learning and experience, subject to symbolism, trust and acquired meanings, and not necessarily reason-responsive, yet most marketing practices, including Customer Relationship Management or CRM, are heavily influenced by twentieth century’s models of consumer behavior which considered a rational decision-making process and even spoke about “the logic of consumption,” however, this logical approach may not be the most effective when we consider less objective criteria like trust and affection. Research has explored the combined roles of time and money, and rationality, intuition, the senses, peers and emotions on the consumer decision process and found that even in high-involvement purchase scenarios, where others may suggest that a central, argumentative line of persuasion would be called for, customer decisions are highly intuitive. This chapter will identify the gaps in current one-on-one marketing practices and explore the most proper application of rational, intuitive, sensory, social, and emotional cues in the CRM process, extending from B2C to B2B because, in the end, we are all human. A suggested Strategy Map and Balanced Score Card, and a Core Process Map are included in our recommendations for humanizing CRM.
Recent Progress on Synthesis of 3D Graphene, Properties, and Emerging Applications
Authors: Nizam Uddin Md. , Aliahsan Bappy Md. , Fozle Rab Md , Znidi Faycal , Morsy Mohamed
Published: February 2024

Materials based on 3D graphene, such as aerogels, hydrogels, sponges, and foams, are attracting substantial interest due to their superb electrical conductivity, remarkable mechanical properties, and expedited mass and electron transport. These substances preserve the inherent characteristics of 2D graphene sheets and introduce enhanced features like low density, substantial surface area, high porosity, and steadfast mechanical properties. The applications for 3D graphene-based materials are vast, ranging from flexible electronics, sensors, absorbents, and composites to catalysis, energy storage devices, agricultural uses, water purification, biomedical applications, and solar steam generation devices, among others. In this book chapter, we consolidate the latest advancements in the fabrication of 3D graphene-based materials, discussing their properties and the emerging uses in composites and energy storage apparatuses. The synthesis of 3D graphene-based materials on a larger scale poses substantial challenges, the discussion of which might spur innovation and novel approaches in this domain. We aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the contemporary progress in this field, emphasizing the synthesis, properties, and diverse applications of these advanced materials. Our research is anticipated to establish a groundwork for the widespread preparation, understanding of structure–property relationships, and utilization of 3D graphene-based architectures (3DGAs) across various fields, including but not limited to tissue engineering, electronics, supercapacitors, composites, and energy storage devices.
The Usage of an AMCA-Modified Aptamer Facilitates the Rapid Detection of Vibrio vulnificus
Authors: Cai ShuMei , Lian Xia , Liu Yichu , Wang Shuiliang , Huang Aiwen , Zhao Meng , Zhang Shenghang
Published: February 2024

Background: Vibrio vulnificus can cause serious infections in human beings associated with the consumption of raw oysters or cuts exposed to seawater. The traditional method for culturing V. vulnificus is time-consuming and has a high failure rate. Objectives: This study aims to detect V. vulnificus using an AMCA-modified specific DNA aptamer. Methods: Common pathogenic microorganisms present in the seawater of the Fujian Sea area were collected, cultured, and identified. The samples were found to contain mainly V. vulnificus, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, V. alginolyticus, V. parahaemolyticus, and V. cholerae. AMCA was conjugated with 5’ ends of the aptamer using N-hydroxysuccinimide ester (NHS ester) to target V. vulnificus and produce a fluorescent signal upon binding. The aptamer was screened and optimized for rapid detection of V. vulnificus. We collected the 50 bacterial strains isolated from clinical secretion samples and used a fluorescence microscope to determine whether the sample contained V. vulnificus or not. We compared these results with those obtained from VITEK MS (considered the gold standard) to test the sensitivity and specificity of the AMCA-modified aptamer using IBM SPSS Statistics 22. Results: In this experiment, the sensitivity and specificity of the modified aptamer for detecting V. vulnificus were determined to be 100% [95% CI (0.39, 1)] and 93.4% [95% CI (0.81, 0.98)], respectively. The positive predictive value was 57% [95% CI (0.20, 0.88)], and the negative predictive value was 100% [95% CI (0.89, 1)]. These findings indicate that V. vulnificus specimens can be rapidly detected via fluorescence reaction within 30 minutes. Conclusions: Our results suggest that this modified DNA aptamer has the potential to be used for diagnosing V. vulnificus. Further research is needed to explore the application of aptamers in pathogen infections.
Warum sollten wir den Donbas und Oberschlesien vergleichen? : zu den theoretischen Hintergründen eines literatur- und kulturwissenschaftlichen Vorhabens
Authors: Strzempa Alina
Published: February 2024

Der Beitrag befasst sich mit ausgewählten theoretischen Hintergründen der komparatistischen literatur- und kulturwissenschaftlichen Forschung und untersucht, warum der Vergleich zwischen dem Donbas und Oberschlesien kommunikativ produktiv sein kann. Zunächst wird ein Beispiel für einen interdisziplinären Zugang zur Entwicklung eigener Fragestellungen gegeben. Im weiteren Verlauf wird direkt auf die kommunikativen Potenziale eingegangen, die durch den besagten Vergleich erreicht werden können. Abschließend wird der spezifische Erkenntnisgewinn im Rahmen der etablierten Theorie der Komparatistik erörtert.
Pozdně halštatské až časně laténské sídliště z Neplachovic, okr. Opava
Authors: Motěšický Jiří , Tichá Krasnokutská Tereza , Kyselý René
Published: February 2024

Předkládaný příspěvek přináší dílčí výsledky výzkumu nížinného obytného areálu z doby železné situovaného na západním okraji obce Neplachovice a zkoumaného mezi léty 2013 až 2017. Prezentovány jsou sídlištní objekty z období přechodu pozdní doby halštatské a časné doby laténské, tedy z doby, pro niž se předpokládá v západní části českého Slezska téměř sídelní hiát. Součástí příspěvku je determinace a analýza souboru zvířecích kostí.
Multilingual learning environments in early childhood education in Finland
Authors: Repo Elisa , Aerila Juli-Anna , Tyrer Maria , Harju-Luukkainen Heidi
Published: February 2024

Increasing linguistic diversity creates a need to construct early learning environments as spaces where children’s whole multilingual repertoires are represented. The purpose of these spaces is to support the crossing of linguistic boundaries during collaborative, play-based activities. In Finland, the language policies of the National Core Curriculum for Early Childhood Education and Care have been changed to promote multilingualism. This study focuses on data provided by early childhood education and care (ECEC) staff, documenting changing language policies in learning environments through the management of space and practice. The study analyzes what ECEC staff (N = 81 participant groups) report on constructing multilingual learning environments and what type of barriers and enablers are described as present in such environments. Theoretically, the analysis draws on pedagogical translanguaging. The data were collected using the LangPeda tool, and the participant groups’ textual documents were scrutinized via qualitative content analysis. The findings suggested that although most of the groups’ textual documents reflected either pre-planned or spontaneous pedagogical translanguaging, not all the groups were eager to change their monolingual practices. Linguistic hierarchies were found, and the development of children’s linguistic repertoires appeared to be hindered by misconceived understanding of language learning. Enabling pedagogical translanguaging to become part of ECEC institutions’ (spatial) practices requires sufficient resources, materials, and systematic education for ECEC staff.
THE ROLES OF BRAND IMAGE AND BRAND ASSOCIATIONS IN MILLENNIAL CONSUMERS’ ENGAGEMENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh, Showrav Dewan Golam Yazdani , Khondkar Mubina ,   Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Published: February 2024

Consumer engagement is a crucial aspect of the relationship between consumers and brands, especially on social media platforms. The focus of this study is to better understand how brand image and brand associations impact Bangladeshi millennials' engagement on Facebook, the most popular social media platform in the country. The survey gathered primary data from 312 Bangladeshi millennials aged 20 to 40. The study developed and tested five hypotheses using structural equation modeling (SEM). The study's results confirmed that brand image and brand association significantly impact brand engagement among young consumers on social media. It also highlights the importance of brand association and consumer engagement in developing brand loyalty. However, the study also found that Bangladeshi young consumers' brand loyalty is unlikely to be influenced by brand image, which is a novel finding. The insights from this study can help marketers and practitioners develop strategies to improve brand engagement on social media, gain a competitive advantage, and ensure business sustainability.
MOBILE FINANCIAL SERVICES AS RETAIL FINTECH INTERVENTION: WHAT DETERMINES THE GENDERED AND LOCATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN USER SATISFACTION?
Authors:   Department of International Business, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Barua Suborna
Published: February 2024

Mobile financial services (MFS) platforms are considered the most retail, effective, and cost-efficient fintech intervention across the world. This paper explores the determinants of user satisfaction and whether the effects of the determinants are different across gender and location by using survey data on 1,040 personal mobile financial services (MFS) users in Bangladesh. A range of variables grouped in four dimensions– user demography, MFS type and characteristics, technology availability and friendliness, and location- are considered as potential factors. The overall findings suggest that users of older age, belonging from the male gender, and having tertiary level qualification were likely to be less satisfied, compared to others with the same MFS products and services offering, regardless of variations in occupation. The findings also confirm that there are gendered and locational differences in user satisfaction and that the level of satisfaction in using the same MFS product and service offerings is likely to be different due to the differentiated effects of different demographic, MFS-specific, technology, and locational factors. The insights from this paper offer several implications for MFS providers and policy-makers to foster financial inclusion and ensure access to financial services for all.
Czynniki różnicujące ruch turystyczny w woj. podlaskim
Authors: Niewiadomski Kazimierz
Published: February 2024

The assessment of the tourist traffic and factors diversifying it between Polish voivodships as well as in powiats of Podlaskie voivodship are the aims of the article. Nationwide, factors related to general development of the particular region play the increasing role. But in Podlaskie voivodship, the natural values are still the main reason of tourist arrivals.
Urodzenia pozamałżeńskie w Polsce na przełomie XX i XXI wieku
Authors: Szukalski Piotr
Published: February 2024

An illegitimate birth frequency is accepted as an index of the non-traditional family life form dissemination. Is such post-modern form of ”be together” popular in Poland too? This article tries to answer the question on basis of current population statistics. The data analysis indicates the importance of the generation agent in forming number and fraction of illegitimate births. An increased number of illegitimate births and an increased popularity of the extramarital procreation (in contradiction to the second demographic transition concept) were observed during the analysis. The real reason of frequent illegitimate births in some social groups is a possibility to receive social benefits which are unavailable to married couples.
CoNeS: Conditional neural fields with shift modulation for multi-sequence MRI translation
Authors: Chen Yunjie , Staring Marius , Neve Olaf M. , Romeijn Stephan R. , Hensen Erik F. , Verbist Berit M. , Wolterink Jelmer M. , Tao Qian
Published: February 2024

Multi-sequence magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has found wide applications in both modern clinical studies and deep learning research. However, in clinical practice, it frequently occurs that one or more of the MRI sequences are missing due to different image acquisition protocols or contrast agent contraindications of patients, limiting the utilization of deep learning models trained on multi-sequence data. One promising approach is to leverage generative models to synthesize the missing sequences, which can serve as a surrogate acquisition. State-of-the-art methods tackling this problem are based on convolutional neural networks (CNN) which usually suffer from spectral biases, resulting in poor reconstruction of high-frequency fine details. In this paper, we propose Conditional Neural fields with Shift modulation (CoNeS), a model that takes voxel coordinates as input and learns a representation of the target images for multi-sequence MRI translation. The proposed model uses a multi-layer perceptron (MLP) instead of a CNN as the decoder for pixel-to-pixel mapping. Hence, each target image is represented as a neural field that is conditioned on the source image via shift modulation with a learned latent code. Experiments on BraTS 2018 and an in-house clinical dataset of vestibular schwannoma patients showed that the proposed method outperformed state-of-the-art methods for multi-sequence MRI translation both visually and quantitatively. Moreover, we conducted spectral analysis, showing that CoNeS was able to overcome the spectral bias issue common in conventional CNN models. To further evaluate the usage of synthesized images in clinical downstream tasks, we tested a segmentation network using the synthesized images at inference. The results showed that CoNeS improved the segmentation performance when some MRI sequences were missing and outperformed other synthesis models. We concluded that neural fields are a promising technique for multi-sequence MRI translation.
FORÇA NORMATIVA, TEORIA ESPECULAR E IMPERATIVO CONSTITUCIONAL
Authors: Rodrigues João Gaspar
Published: February 2024

O ensaiotece considerações sobre a relação conceitual e estrutural entre três propriedades fundamentais doconstitucionalismo moderno: força normativa, postulado de atualização (vertido numa teoria especular) e crença coletiva no imperativo constitucional. Ao longo das páginas, na medida do possível, tenta-se explicar o caráter relacional das representações conceituais apresentadas, de modo que o conhecimento em análise seja capaz de interferir na realidade ou, no mínimo, compreendê-la melhor.
What Elm and Rust Teach us About the Future
Authors: Modrák Martin
Published: February 2024

So I recently started programming in Elm and also did some stuff in Rust. Honestly, it was mostly a hype-driven decision, but the journey was definitely worth it. I also noticed that although those two languages differ in their target audience and use cases, they made many similar design decisions. I think this is no coincidence.
Taming Divergences in Stan Models
Authors: Modrák Martin
Published: February 2024

Although my time with the Stan language has been enjoyable, there is one thing that is not fun when modelling with Stan. And it is the dreaded warning message: There were X divergent transitions after warmup. Increasing adapt_delta above 0.8 may help.
Behavioural perspective of the inflation targeting strategy: The case of Serbia
Authors: Janković Stojan , Todorović Miroslav
Published: February 2024

Regarding inflation, the lion's share of theory and literature refers to the analysis of its economic determinants. In our empirical analysis, we emphasized some behavioural factors embodied in the short-term inflation expectations of banks and companies, which are regarded as one of the essential factors for reaching desired current inflation dynamics. We considered whether and how the Central Bank can, through inflation targeting as monetary strategy, nudge the inflation expectations of market participants in the preferred direction. In the paper, we looked into the performances of inflation targeting in the case of Serbia and considered potential explanations of the given (un)success from both a neoclassical and a behavioural theoretical perspective. We found that in the case of Serbia market participants' expectations in one year ahead strongly influences the actual year-on-year inflation rate. Obviously less influence on actual inflation that comes from inflation expectations of the real economic sector in comparison to the financial sector could be attributed to both economic and psychological phenomenon of downward price rigidity in the internal environment of companies, which adjust with a delay to changes in market prices. The success of inflation targeting soundly depends on the way the Central Bank manages the formation and influences the movements of inflation expectations of market participants, especially banks which could be seen as professional forecasters.
What creates the innovative organisational design in Science and Research Organisations (SROs) in Serbia: The influence of strategic project management factors
Authors: Mosurović-Ružičić Marija , Ignjatović Marina , Obradović Vladimir , Lazarević-Moravčević Marija
Published: February 2024

Efficient strategic project management in SROs (Science and Research Organisations) implies the existence of an integrated strategic management concept closely linked to an innovative organisational design. The aim of the paper is to examine the influence of certain factors of strategic project management on creating an organisational design that encourages innovation in scientific research organizations. An empirical research in SROs in Serbia has been conducted as well. Our research is empirically presented on the example of SROs in Serbia as a representative of developing countries. Our findings show that the external and internal environment, project portfolio, resources, monitoring, methods, and techniques mainly influence an organisational design. These elements of strategic project management account for 67.3% of the explained variability in a developed regression model. This paper extends the current strategic and project management literature with a new conceptual model on the link between strategic project management factors and an innovative organisational design in SROs. The presented analysis can help strategic and project managers establish adequate strategic guidelines for organisational development activities to improve the efficiency of scientific research results and the level of their innovativeness.
The influence of psychological needs and work climate on job satisfaction of employees in the hospitality industry
Authors: Stanišić Nataša , Radović Nikica
Published: February 2024

Employee satisfaction is a key factor to achieving high work performance results and service provision efficiency, which directly contributes to the increase in organizational productivity. For the purpose of this paper, in addition to the theoretical postulates of self-determination theory, we analyzed the impact of social environment factors and basic psychological needs on job satisfaction. The sample included 150 employees in hotels in the Republic of Serbia. According to the research results, there is a statistically significant positive correlation between the work climate, i.e., the perceived autonomy support for employees, and extrinsic and intrinsic satisfaction, as well as overall job satisfaction. On the other hand, the results show that general job satisfaction (as well as extrinsic and intrinsic job satisfaction) is largely associated with the degree of psychological needs' satisfaction. From the aspect of the type and content of the job, it was determined that jobs which by their nature differ in terms of complexity and imply the freedom of choice and creativity in performing tasks, provide more possibilities for the fulfillment of basic psychological needs and job satisfaction. It is expected that the results of this research will contribute to better human resource management practices in the hospitality industry wherein employees are the key to success.
The role and importance of programming languages in the application of ERP solutions
Authors: Zečević Aleksandra , Stakić Đorđe , Đurđić Danilo
Published: February 2024

ERP software solutions are important for every company because they significantly improve and simplify company operations through a system based on well-organized data and software modules. There are a large number of ERP solutions on the market in the form of commercial or opensource software. The paper focuses on the largest and most represented ERP software solutions, whose most significant features are presented in an overview. As these are software solutions that, by their nature, must be written in some programming language, the paper analyzes the programming languages that the presented ERP systems most use. The choice of programming language is very important when creating any new ERP solution because it often directs the system development and defines the framework of possible tasks that can be performed in it. Apart from the primary programming languages for each considered ERP system, other programming languages are also listed which they support at least in some of their segments. This approach in the paper can be useful to look at the existing situation in the field of relations between ERP software and programming languages, but also to provide a basis for the creation of some future ERP solutions viewed through the needs of the systems themselves and the capabilities of programming languages.
The "fight over Kosovo" through the soft power of international actors and Serbia
Authors: Stanković-Pejnović Vesna
Published: February 2024

The abstraction of soft power is based on the idea or the ability to set political priorities in a way that shapes the desires of others, by connecting with invisible forms of power such as culture, ideology and institutions. Regional cooperation is part of the evaluation of the Western Balkans'countries on their way to integration into the EU and the regional economy. The aim of cooperation is harmonizing with the programs and policies of EU rapprochement through the "four freedoms"; trade, investment, mobility and digital integration require appropriate financial resources, regulations and institutions, in order to achieve fundamental political and economic changes. Changes in this "capillary spread of power" are not visible until the very end, until the moment of complete conquest of power and power, both "soft" and classic. The implementation of these programs is carried out through various non-governmental organizations, organizations for the fight for democracy and the protection of human rights, which often act in sync with each other and are promoted in the media. Through this process, space is given to the realization of cultural hegemony through which Serbia can act with its "oft power" through the preservation of identity and religion as an element that strengthens and emphasizes the national identity of the Serbs in Kosovo. In the article, in the case study of Kosovo states that the international community, led by the USA, is shown that "soft power" is used by implementing its influence through the regional cooperation of the six Balkan countries. Under this accord, this is an opportunity for Serbia to use "soft power" to influence the maintenance of the identity of the Serbian people on Kosovo.
Asymmetrical action of non-state armed groups in post-conflict areas
Authors: Barišić Igor , Subotić Milovan
Published: February 2024

The acceleration of globalization has caused a series of negative political, security, demographic and socio-economic consequences in the world, causing the weakening and the collapse of some states, the appearance of various forms of expression of political and social unrest, as well as the strengthening of non-state actors, especially those who use violence to achieve their political, ideological and socio-economic goals. The operation of non-state armed actors, or groups, such as Al-Qaeda, the Islamic State, the Taliban, Hezbollah, Hamas, and Al-Shabaab, in post-conflict zones and areas of frozen conflicts, represents a significant political, security and social problem, at the national, regional and global level. Explanation of the nature and character of the non-state armed groups activities is the subject of consideration in this paper. The authors start from the hypothesis that the action of these actors is essentially asymmetric and largely based on the exploitation of the weaknesses of state and international entities. In this paper authors use the theoretical concept of asymmetry to explain the approaches, methods, techniques and tactics used by nonstate armed groups in an effort to maximize their strengths and exploit the weaknesses of a superior adversary. The paper presents a theoretical synthesis of extensive scientific and professional literature on the nature of the activities of non-state armed groups. Numerous scientific and expert analysis and research indicate that non-state armed groups use unconventional and irregular approaches and methods of warfare against a superior opponent, often transferring the conflict to non-military dimensions, in order to compensate their military inferiority and effectively use the enemy's weaknesses. Their activity is very present in post-conflict zones and zones of frozen conflicts, especially in areas where the nexus of criminal activities, conflicts and vulnerability prevails. The asymmetric action of non-state armed groups, in the mentioned zones, is based on challenging state control of the territory and population, through deep infiltration into the political system of the state, creating state-like political orders, violently challenging the state legitimacy by carrying out terrorist attacks, usurping and taking over legal economic and financial flows, as well as organizing various criminal activities.
The initial stages of the organization of propaganda by the collaborationist authorities in the territory of occupied Serbia
Authors: Mraović Marijana
Published: February 2024

The paper reconstructs the actions of the Serbian Council of Commissioners and the "Government of National Salvation" in the field of the foundation and organization of the propaganda institutions in occupied Serbia during the second half of 1941. Through the Council of Commissioners and later through Nedić's government, the occupation authorities intended to achieve tightly controlled management of the national authorities' propaganda. The image of Serbia was carefully created in the German propaganda centers and the Serbian Propaganda Department of the Ministerial Council Presidency. The collaborationist press published on a daily bases articles about situation on the fronts, including the Balkan battlefield and the analysis of the military, political and economic situation in occupied Serbia. The main goal of the activity of Milan Nedić's government and its tasks were subordinated to German interests, especially in the field of economic propaganda, whereas the propaganda pertaining to the cultural and educational policy of Milan Nedić's government was given free rein. The holder of some of the propaganda activities was the Ministry of Education and Faith, which cooperated with the Propaganda Department in supervising publications, film screenings and radiophonic shows. Another unavoidable factor in the propaganda activities of Nedić's government was the Ministry of Economy.
The Soviet intelligence in Yugoslavia during World War II
Authors: Kolpakidi Aleksandar
Published: February 2024

The paper is devoted to the activities of the Soviet military intelligence in Yugoslavia during the Second World War. Various aspects of its activities are considered such as agent intelligence, organization of the work of the Balkan Center of the Soviet military intelligence, Mustafa Golubich's reconnaissance group, "Patras" residency, the Soviet naval intelligence, organization of intelligence from the positions of the Soviet military mission in Yugoslavia and the air base in Bari (Italy), organization of special radio communications of the Soviet military intelligence in the Balkans and biographies of agents and personnel of the Soviet military intelligence. The author has used the materials of the Russian historian Valery Kochik, who has been studying the Soviet military intelligence for several decades.
Evidentiary actions implemented by the courts in the Banja Luka region in the cases of offenses against sexual integrity
Authors: Guska Goran
Published: February 2024

Offenses against sexual integrity are among those that are the subject of interest of all segments of the widest social community. From learning about this type of criminal offense until the final trial judgment, the public follows the course of criminal proceedings with great interest. This paper seeks to present the quantity and quality of evidence obtained during evidentiary actions through the analysis of judgments rendered by the courts in the Banja Luka region. The aim is to present the impact of the evidentiary actions implemented on the outcome of the court proceedings. This paper presents a portion of the empirical research related to the analysis of the judgments addressed in the author's doctoral dissertation.
Cultural discipline in creating the heritage of rural communities in agrarian countries and prospects for volunteer work
Authors: Shahini Elti
Published: February 2024

The current state of volunteering is determined by political, legal, economic, environmental, and socio-cultural issues, which are reflected in the development of cultural heritage trends at the national and global levels. The development of cultural discipline is a vital component of social progress in the formation of the heritage of rural communities, as it eliminates the need for hierarchy and bureaucracy, promotes activation of thinking, leads to sustainable development, and increases people’s well-being. The purpose of this study was to assess the world practices of functioning volunteering in agrarian countries for the prospective restoration and preservation of the cultural heritage of rural communities in Ukraine. The study used general scientific and specific methods, including systematic, index, historical, logical, grouping, abstraction, and generalisation. The results show that volunteer work in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean, and the Middle East and Africa has a significant impact on the future development of natural and agricultural heritage and the formation of cultural values. The complex nature and diversity of problems in the agricultural sector of modern countries cannot be overcome without the involvement of volunteers, so this movement is a powerful social force that, by the number and nature of its activities, along with intergovernmental and supranational associations, outlines the current directions and strategies for the future of humanity. The data generated during this study will help in the implementation of successful agricultural management accompanied by the creation of a heritage of rural communities through the active support of volunteers, especially for agrarian countries with a transition economy
The confrontation between European secularisation and Russian Orthodox fundamentalism: Main causes and consequences for modern society
Authors: Dudar Vasyl
Published: February 2024

The relevance of the subject under study lies in the problem of church-state relations in the struggle for power at the national and international levels. In this regard, the purpose of this study was to investigate the negative and positive impact of religious factors on the international environment and within individual states. To fulfil this purpose, phenomenological and hermeneutical research methods were used. The findings of this study suggest that the fundamentalist movement emerged as an alternative to modernity, which was widespread in European countries in the early 20th century; the origin of religious fundamentalism from traditional conservatism was proved, and modernist and postmodernist forms of Orthodox fundamentalism were covered. It was proved that Orthodox fundamentalism, as a utopian ideology, emerged due to the transformation of theories of science about the system of views and ideas regarding the existence of the world. It was proved that one of the reasons for the popularisation of Orthodox fundamentalism was the unification of the Orthodox in the post-Soviet space. Fundamentalist ideas were used as a political and ideological technology to mobilise social groups to support secular and church authorities. The neoclassical theory of secularism, which argued that religion would gradually disappear from people’s lives with the development of science and technology, was highlighted. It was proved that spirituality and divinity for Europeans is a rational choice of religion. A comparative characterisation of the specifics of European secularisation and Russian Orthodox fundamentalism in the modern world was carried out. The study found that in European countries believers assess the religious influence on their lives as low, while believers in countries where Russian Orthodox fundamentalism is professed believe that the influence of religion on their lives is high. The practical significance of the study is to create conditions for internal reflection and reproduction of one’s own religious identity separately from the state. In addition, the study of religious processes demonstrated in this paper can be used in the comparative analysis of other religious ideologies between which there is a confrontation
Factual importance and self-significance of ideals in the cultural identification of European countries
Authors: Kim Kang-Hyun , Chung Jun-Ki
Published: February 2024

The research relevance is determined by the active growth of cultural exchanges in the context of globalisation, as well as the multifaceted phenomenon of European culture, which is often perceived differently within the continent and beyond. In this regard, scholars and artists are faced with the task of correcting the situation using a variety of methods. The study aims to prove the global role of values in the identification of European society based on the analysis of Ukrainian and international experience. The main research methods were ideographic and nomothetic methods of cultural studies, as well as methods of synthesis, abstraction, and generalisation. The examples of Norway, Finland, San Marino, Greece, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, Ukraine, Switzerland, and Slovakia are used to study the promotion of national values with the support of the government to form a national identity. Values are seen as the key to preserving and deepening this identity and developing popular art forms in different geographical and ethnic regions of Europe. A parallel is drawn between economic development and the level of national identity, which leads to the conclusion that there is a directly proportional relationship between the two values. The practical significance of the study is the differentiation of the European cultural space and the study of the consequences of its impact on modern society and socio-political relations, which can be applied in the educational and political spheres, as well as benefit business leaders and employers
FROM FIELD TO FORKS: A DEEP DIVE INTO AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION IN FOOD ITEMS
Authors:   Department of Botany, Agra College, Agra Affiliated to Dr. Bhimrao  Ambedkar University, Agra, Uttar  Pradesh, India, Jain Avinash , Govind Singh Shyam ,   Department of Botany, Agra College, Agra Affiliated to Dr. Bhimrao  Ambedkar University, Agra, Uttar  Pradesh, India
Published: February 2024

Aflatoxin contamination in food items pretences a significant hazard to global foodstuff safety, public health, and economic stability. This assessment comprehensively examines the sources, risks, and potential solutions associated with aflatoxin contamination in various food products. Aflatoxins, produced by moulds of the Aspergillus genus, contaminate crops during cultivation, harvest, storage, and processing stages. Consumption of aflatoxin-contaminated food items has been linked to severe health issues, including liver cancer, stunted growth, and immune system suppression. This review delves into the diverse sources of aflatoxin contamination, ranging from agricultural practices and environmental factors to storage conditions. The risks associated with aflatoxin exposure are explored in detail, emphasizing the global impact on both human health and economies, especially in vulnerable communities reliant on staple crops. Furthermore, the review discusses multifaceted solutions aimed at mitigating aflatoxin contamination. These solutions encompass agricultural strategies such as crop rotation, improved irrigation methods, and biocontrol agents, as well as advancements in food processing techniques like sorting, washing, and hermetic storage. Regulatory measures and international standards are critically evaluated, highlighting their role in ensuring food safety and preventing aflatoxin-related health crises. Keywords : Aflatoxin, Contamination, Public Health, Global Foodstuff Safety
STUDY OF SOME PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF VRAHDHHA GANGA RIVER IN KASGANJ DISTRICT
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Dharm Samaj College, Aligarh  Affiliated to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Gahlaut Mani , Singh Meera ,   Department of Zoology, Dharm Samaj College, Aligarh  Affiliated to Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Published: February 2024

River water is crucial for every living thing. River water is a natural and vital resource of the freshwater system for all living beings however, human has been using aquatic resources that leads to contamination of water. The modernization and industrialization has affected the water quality. Disposal off industrial waste in water body become a matter of concern that affect the water quality directly or indirectly. Due to changes in water quality, it threatens the aquatic ecosystem most. The impact of household and industrial trash on the river's water quality is the main topic of this study Vrahadhha Ganga. The study is carried out at two sites during different seasons for a year. The sample was obtained, and it was examined using a conventional procedure that took into account variables like temperature, pH, BOD, DO, alkalinity, and ammonia. Keywords : River, Ecosystem, Water quality, Water Pollution
DİJİTAL EKONOMİDE VERGİLENDİRME Çeşitli Ülkelerde Dijital Hizmet Vergisi Uygulamaları
Authors: SEZEN Ahmet , KUTBAY Hüseyin
Published: February 2024

Bu çalışmada dijital ekonomiden kaynaklanan vergisel sorunların ve bu sorunlara yönelik ulusal ve uluslararası çözüm arayışlarının tespitinin yapılması ve değerlendirilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Çalışmanın ilk bölümünde kavramsal olarak dijital ekonomi ve özellikleri, dijital ekonominin vergi ile ilişkisi ele alınmış, ikinci bölümünde dijital ekonominin vergilendirilmesinde karşılaşılan sorunlara, dijital ekonominin vergilendirilmesinde uluslararası alanda yapılan çalışmalara ve seçili ülkelerin dijital hizmet vergisi uygulamalarına yer verilmiş ve üçüncü bölümde ise Türkiye’de uygulanmakta olan dijital hizmet vergisi ve Türkiye’de uygulanan dijital hizmet vergisinin seçili ülkeler ile karşılaştırılması yapılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonuç bölümünde ise dijital hizmet vergisinde yaşanan sorunlar tespit edilmiş, değerlendirmeler yapılmış ve çözüm yollarına değinilmiştir.
Impact and Applicability of the Teaching Portfolio in the Improvement of university Academic Quality: A Theoretical Review
Authors: Castellanos-Adarme Mariel Evelyng , Orlando López González Wilmer , Jervis-Jalabe David Scott , Rua Daniela Guardo , Chilón Moisés Chuquimango
Published: February 2024

This study offers an exhaustive theoretical review on the use of the teaching portfolio as a tool for reflection and evaluation in university teacher education. Through a meticulous documentary survey, a historical panorama is traced that covers the origins, foundations and the duality of perceptions about its usefulness and limitations from the point of view of teachers and students. The research aims to enrich the educational literary corpus and to serve as a valuable pedagogical resource for the continuous improvement of teaching practice. Using a qualitative methodology based on documentary analysis, this paper highlights the advantages of the teaching portfolio and underlines the need for future research focused on its specific implementation in the Colombian context. The objective is to direct teaching practice towards a reflective and self-critical approach, theoretically and scientifically grounded, to optimize the fulfillment of institutional academic objectives.
Exercising Power from the Outside
Authors: Nissen Anita
Published: February 2024

Since 2019, anti-Islam non-parliamentary activists have explored the limits to freedom of speech in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands through their provocative Quran desecration acts. Using the non-parliamentarian arena to exercise power from a position of minority, the far-right activist Rasmus Paludan and his party were able to effectively push the Danish constitutional boundaries, while at the same time affecting the geopolitical situation. While the protests so far only have had legal repercussions regarding blasphemy and freedom of speech in Denmark, it clearly demonstrates that non-parliamentary far-right activists also hold certain legislative powers.
Für einen zivilen Verfassungsschutz
Authors: Müller-Elmau Marie , Zillessen Friedrich
Published: February 2024

Warum es auch bei einem erfolgreichen AfD-Parteiverbotsverfahren in der Zukunft auf die Zivilgesellschaft als kritische Kontrollinstanz ankommt.
Women’s Rights and the Russian Constitution
Authors: Muravyeva Marianna
Published: February 2024

Since the beginning of Russia’ aggression against Ukraine, the government’s rhetoric has become more conservative and nationalistic. In 2022-2023, Russia witnessed the introduction of a slew of oppressive legislation directly violating human rights. Against the backdrop of Putin’s focus on the fight against the ‘enemies’ and Russia’s isolation due to ‘fighting for the right cause’ women once again became the target of regulation with a steady and consistent assault on their human rights, particularly reproductive rights. Moreover, as women actively participate in anti-war protests, the authorities have been treating women more harshly during arrest, trial and sentencing as various reports show. Nevertheless, women continue to fight for their rights and freedoms in courts and on the streets, hoping for change.
Endomarketing para incrementar la satisfacción de los docentes del Instituto Superior Tecnológico Luis Tello
Authors: González Yannuzzelli Jorge Luis , Bautista Ordoñez Juana Daira
Published: February 2024

A menudo, los gerentes recurren al marketing únicamente cuando las empresas están al borde del colapso, complicando así su capacidad para reposicionarse en los mercados locales e internacionales. Por este motivo, el artículo que presentamos se enfoca en ofrecer técnicas de Endomarketing que buscan optimizar las relaciones laborales de los profesores del Instituto Superior Tecnológico Luis Tello, ubicado en Esmeraldas. En el enfoque metodológico de la investigación, se combinaron técnicas cuantitativas y cualitativas, empleando un alcance descriptivo. Se eligió una muestra compuesta por 72 docentes, a quienes se les administró tanto una encuesta como una entrevista. Para el procesamiento y análisis de la información recopilada, se usó el software IBM SPSS Statistics 22. A partir de la investigación, se determinó que el Instituto Superior Tecnológico Luis Tello necesita estrategias de marketing que puedan contribuir a fortalecer su posición en el mercado interno y externo.