bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
URBAN FLORA: NEW REPORTS FOR BUCHAREST'S FLORA
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, 1-3 Intr. Portocalelor, 060101-Bucharest, Romania, ANASTASIU Paulina ,   University of Bucharest, Botanic Garden “D. Brandza”, 32 Șos. Cotroceni, 060114-Bucharest, Romania, Camen-Comănescu Petronela ,   University of Bucharest, Botanic Garden “D. Brandza”, 32 Șos. Cotroceni, 060114-Bucharest, Romania, SÎRBU Ioana-Minodora ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, 1-3 Intr. Portocalelor, 060101-Bucharest, Romania, URZICEANU Mihaela ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, 1-3 Intr. Portocalelor, 060101-Bucharest, Romania
Published: November 2024

The concept of urban flora refers to the plant life that exists within city environments, encompassing the types of plants found in urban areas and how they interact with the unique challenges and conditions here (e.g. anthropic habitats with limited and controlled space, pollution, heat, drought), which can favour some species and restrict others. The first references to the Bucharest’s flora date from 1876, and since then the dynamics of the number of species registers a continuum. As a result of the implementation of “UrbFloraBuc” project during 2023-2024, we report 12 new species of which five are native and seven are allochthonous, and data on their distribution and habitats within the city. This study makes valuable contributions to the knowledge of Bucharest flora, emphasizing, on the one hand, the importance of the urban environment as a conservation space for rare (native) species, and on the other hand, raising an alarm signal on the need for an early detection of the allochthonous species, to the extent that the latter could become problematic in the urban environment.
SPECIES OF THE ARTEMISIA GENUS IN THE HERBARIUM OF THE BOTANIC GARDEN “D. BRANDZA”, UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, 1-3 Intr. Portocalelor, 060101-Bucharest, Romania, URZICEANU Mihaela , AKYNIYAZOVA Aylar ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, 1-3 Intr. Portocalelor, 060101-Bucharest, Romania, SÎRBU Ioana-Minodora ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, 1-3 Intr. Portocalelor, 060101-Bucharest, Romania, ANASTASIU Paulina ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology, 1-3 Intr. Portocalelor, 060101-Bucharest, Romania,   University of Bucharest, Botanic Garden “D. Brandza”, 32 Şos. Cotroceni, 060114-Bucharest, Romania
Published: November 2024

This study presents an assessment of the Artemisia collection at the BUC Herbarium of the University of Bucharest, which holds 324 specimens spanning 19 taxa collected over more than a century. The aim was to document and organize the collection, ensuring accurate taxonomic identification, correcting nomenclatural inconsistencies, and creating a digital database for improved accessibility. This work draws on the contributions of numerous historic collectors, enriching the collection's significance as a botanical and ecological resource. Through continued curation and digitization, the BUC Herbarium contributes essential data for taxonomic, ecological, and conservation research.
Penerapan Teknik Self-Management Untuk Meningkatkan Kemandirian Belajar Siswa Di SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Gresik
Authors: Nasution Icha Mareta Nasution , Puspitaningrum Noer Suci Endah Puspitaningrum
Published: November 2024

Kemandirian adalah faktor penting dalam pembelajaran karena membantu siswa mencapai kesuksesan dan prestasi. Siswa yang kurang mandiri dalam belajar seringkali mengalami kesulitan dalam mengambil tanggung jawab selama proses belajar, yang dapat memicu perilaku negatif seperti menunggu instruksi guru untuk menyelesaikan tugas, menyontek, dan sering terlambat mengumpulkan tugas. Solusi yang tepat adalah memberikan bimbingan dan arahan melalui pembiasaan pengelolaan diri dalam belajar yaitu dengan menerapkan pembelajaran teknik self-management. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian pre-eksperimental dengan desain one group pre test-post test. Dalam desain ini, tes awal (pre-test) diberikan sebelum perlakuan, dan tes akhir (post-test) diberikan setelah perlakuan. Sampel dalam penelitian ini merupakan seluruh siswa kelas VII yang berjumlah 65 siswa. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan teknik self-management efektif dalam meningkatkan kemandirian belajar siswa. Hal ini terbukti dari data pre-test sebelum perlakuan yang menunjukkan rata-rata 43,60 (kategori rendah) dan data post-test setelah perlakuan yang menunjukkan rata-rata 54,00 (kategori sedang). Peningkatan signifikan dari kategori rendah ke kategori sedang menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan tersebut memberikan dampak positif.
تقييم المتانة على المدى الطويل: دراسة عددية على مقاومة حديد التسليح في الهياكل الخرسانية المتآكلة
Authors:   الاكاديمية الليبية للدراسات العليا, صالح بشير , دقدق ليندا ,   الاكاديمية الليبية للدراسات العليا, التركي منى ,   الاكاديمية الليبية للدراسات العليا
Published: November 2024

Corrosion is one of the primary challenges facing reinforced concrete structures, as it degrades the efficiency of reinforcement steel, leading to a decline in structural strength and durability over time. This study aims to investigate the effect of corrosion on the structural behavior of reinforced concrete beams exposed to harsh environmental conditions, such as high humidity and coastal areas, which accelerate corrosion. This issue poses a significant threat to structural safety, as corrosion leads to the loss of a substantial portion of the design reinforcement area, reducing load-bearing capacity and increasing the likelihood of structural failure.
Using numerical analysis through the ABAQUS software, the study evaluates the impact of varying degrees of corrosion on load capacity and final deflection. Three digital models of reinforced concrete beams with different corrosion levels were developed, simulating reinforcement diameter reduction, with steel loss ranging from 20% to 25%. The analysis under different loading conditions revealed a significant reduction in load-bearing capacity and an increase in final deflection due to corrosion, indicating weakened structural performance.
The study highlights the importance of advanced numerical tools like ABAQUS in assessing the impact of corrosion. It recommends adopting proactive maintenance strategies, including corrosion-resistant techniques such as cathodic protection, and revising design standards to consider the long-term effects of corrosion on reinforced concrete structures.
Keywords: Corrosion, Reinforcement, Deflection, Numerical Analysis, ABAQUS, FE Modeling
Code IMDG : Supplément
Authors:   Organisation maritime internationale
Published: November 2024

Le Code maritime international des marchandises dangereuses (Code IMDG) expose le cadre réglementaire régissant tous les aspects de la manutention des marchandises dangereuses et des polluants marins lors du transport par mer mais n’explique pas dans le détail les procédures liées à l’empotage de marchandises dangereuses, ni les mesures à prendre dans les situations d’urgence ou en cas d’accident mettant en cause le personnel appelé à manipuler des marchandises en mer. Ces aspects sont couverts par les publications associées au Code IMDG et incluses dans le présent Supplément.
Le Supplément présente, dans son édition de 2024, les textes suivants :

Consignes d’intervention d’urgence révisées pour les navires transportant des marchandises dangereuses (Guide FS), prenant en considération le nouvel Amendement 42-24 du Code IMDG;

Guide de soins médicaux d’urgence à donner en cas d’accidents dus à des marchandises dangereuses (GSMU);

Procédures de comptes rendus;

Recommandations révisées sur l’utilisation des pesticides à bord des navires;

Recueil international de règles de sécurité pour le transport de combustible nucléaire irradié, de plutonium et de déchets hautement radioactifs en colis à bord des navires (Recueil INF); et

autres résolutions et circulaires pertinentes au transport des marchandises dangereuses, y compris les Directives pour la mise en œuvre des programmes d’inspection des engins de transport (MSC.1/Circ.1649) et la Liste non exhaustive des orientations recommandées en matière de contamination par des organismes nuisibles (MSC.1/Circ.1650).

Les dispositions du présent Supplément devraient intéresser les administrations maritimes, les compagnies de navigation, les fabricants, les conditionneurs, les expéditeurs, les services d’apport tels que les réseaux routiers et ferroviaires, ainsi que les autorités portuaires.
Research on the promotion effect of personalized training program based on biomechanics on the physical health of college students
Authors: Zhang Zhonglou , He Zhihai , Wang Chunhao
Published: November 2024

Biomechanics-based personalized training programs can significantly improve physical health among college students, but there is limited evidence on how these programs affect spinal twist stretch function and overall health, despite previous research demonstrating the potential benefits of such programs. In this study, the influence of a biomechanics-based personalized training program investigates the physical health of a college student population. This study involved 68 college students, divided into two groups: 34 participants undergoing a personalized biomechanics-based training program (Group A) and 34 participants following a standard exercise regimen (Group B). The training program included exercises designed to enhance spinal twist stretch activation and stability. The participants’ core muscle activation was recorded through EMG from rhomboids, latissimus dorsi, and external obliques, while kinematic data were obtained from a three-dimensional motion analysis system. The assessments were done pre and post-8-week structured nutrition and physical activity modification period. These data are stimulated using SPSS, to compare pre and post-test measurements within each group and to determine the differences between spinal twist stretch and global physical health gains using paired t-tests, analyze of variance (ANOVA) descriptive statistics, and correlation analysis. The result demonstrated that Group A significantly improved spinal twists, stretch, and physical health among college students. Exercises targeting specific biomechanical principles exhibited more pronounced spinal twist stretch activation. The program improved trunk stability and movement accuracy, with a moderate correlation between muscle activation and overall physical health improvements. This approach improved core stability and muscle function but also led to better overall health outcomes compared to standard exercise regimens.
Physical education teaching: A biomechanical perspective of physical education educators and coaches
Authors: Cui Zhen , Wang Dexin
Published: November 2024

This study investigated the integration of biomechanical principles into physical education teaching practices. We use a combination of surveys, classroom observations, focus groups, pre-assessments and post-assessments, as well as force analysis in order to look at the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of physical education educators and coaches. Our findings are that theoretically, there is a substantial chasm between knowledge and application in a physical education environment. Most teachers recognized the importance of biomechanics but frequently did not have adequate preparation and resources to make it part of their teaching curricula. From the findings of our study, we conclude that teacher preparation programs and professional development programs need biomechanic education in totality. Eliminating these gaps will significantly enhance the quality of physical education instruction and outcomes for all students. Our study empirically suggests that biomechanical interventions are indeed a practical improvement for students, as they actually make the students’ movements mechanically better, reduce the likelihood of injury, and give them even more motivation.
The Role of Saudi Nurses in the Care of Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Systematic Review
Authors: Basri Zakyah , Benkafo Abeer , Aloufi Nouf , Aladah Rawan , Aljezani Eman , Aljezani Fardous , Alamri Sameeha , Aljezani Fatma
Published: November 2024

This systematic review investigates the pivotal, yet underexplored, role of Saudi nurses in caring for patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a prevalent mental health condition that profoundly impacts individuals' daily lives and well-being. Given the rising mental health challenges in Saudi Arabia and the cultural stigma often surrounding mental health care, it is essential to better understand and strengthen the support provided by nurses—frequently the frontline caregivers in OCD treatment. The study synthesizes existing research on the contributions of Saudi nurses to OCD care across multiple domains, including patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and family support, which is particularly significant within the Saudi cultural context. By examining current practices and the challenges nurses face, such as limited mental health training, lack of institutional resources, and cultural barriers to open discussions of mental health, this review reveals structural limitations that impact the effectiveness of nursing care. At the same time, the analysis highlights the resilience and adaptability of Saudi nurses, who frequently operate with limited specialized resources and navigate considerable obstacles in their work. The findings underscore an urgent need for a culturally informed approach to OCD care that combines enhanced mental health training specific to OCD with strengthened institutional support to address the unique challenges faced by Saudi nurses. This review calls on healthcare policymakers to prioritize mental health within the Saudi healthcare system and advocates for developing comprehensive mental health nursing frameworks that integrate cultural sensitivity with clinical expertise. By providing a nuanced understanding of Saudi nurses' roles in OCD care, this study illuminates the specific barriers they face and suggests pathways to improve mental health care quality across Saudi Arabia. Ultimately, it establishes a foundation for future research aimed at transforming mental health nursing practices to better meet the complex needs of OCD patients in ways that are both culturally respectful and clinically effective.
Estimation of Future Climate Change in Low Folded Zone, Iraq with the LARS-WG and Five GMS Models under CMIP5 Scenarios
Authors: Sabri Noor Q. , Khayyun Thair S.
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the trends of climate change in the Low Folded Zone region of Iraq and provides future projections for daily maximum and minimum temperatures, as well as precipitation. Using the LARS-WG model and five General Circulation Models (GCMs) under three Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) scenarios, the research aims to provide valuable insights into the anticipated changes in climate variables. The calibration and validation of the model demonstrate its capability to simulate future climatic data, with statistical indices indicating a strong correlation between observed and generated data. The projected future temperatures showed a consistent increase across all selected stations, with average annual maximum temperatures expected to rise by 1.06 to 5.48°C by the end of the twenty-first century. The highest increase in temperatures was predicted under the high-emission scenario RCP8.5. The results also indicated spatial and temporal variations in precipitation patterns, with the annual percentage increase in precipitation ranging from 7.07% to 10.75% for RCP 2.6, 0% to 2.2% for RCP4.5, and 3.7% to 6.8% for RCP8.5. The findings reveal a projected increase in annual temperatures and variable precipitation patterns, highlighting the urgency of proactive measures to address the challenges posed by climate change in the region. The results of this study are crucial for informing decision-makers and planners in developing strategies for climate change adaptation and resource management, particularly in water resource management and agricultural planning.
Leadership Transformational College Tall Based on Quality Management in Education Realizing Professional Lecturers in Schools Tall Theology
Authors: Tambunan Daulat Marulitua , Iskandar Ferdinand
Published: November 2024

This study examines the role of transformational leadership based on quality management at STT Rahmat Emmanuel, Jakarta, and its impact on lecturers' professionalism. The main problem faced is the leadership crisis in higher education which often causes internal problems and reduces the quality of education. The purpose of this study is to explore how transformational leadership can be applied to support the development of professional lecturers and improve the quality of education. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, involving interviews, observations, and document analysis. The results of the study indicate that adaptive transformational leadership based on changing times is very much needed. Leaders at STT Rahmat Emmanuel have succeeded in creating a positive influence and harmonious relationship between study program managers, lecturers, and students. The discussion in this study highlights the importance of educational quality management as a way to improve institutional performance, by utilizing human resources to provide a positive and sustainable influence for students. Lecturers are encouraged to optimize their roles in the Tridharma of higher education in order to improve the quality of education. Thus, STT Rahmat Emmanuel is committed to being a superior theological education institution that is open to Christian professionals, ready to produce quality graduates in church service and teaching.
Parental Influence and Perceptions: A Five-Year Exploration of School Readiness
Authors: Fehér Ágnes Giczi Barnabásné , Vida Gergő
Published: November 2024

This study explores the influence of parental influence and perceptions on school readiness over the past five years. A systematic review of 720 items from Web of Science, Scopus, and ERIC databases yielded 13 relevant publications. The results highlight the impact of parental involvement, parenting style, and children's self-regulation skills on school readiness. Varied parental perspectives were found, with some prioritizing cognitive aspects and others emphasizing health, happiness, and social skills. Additionally, parents' perceptions were correlated with their level of independence and educational background influenced the perceived importance of cognitive skills. Emphasizing academic and behavioral skills before kindergarten correlated with higher academic achievement, self-regulation, and social skills in children. Negative influences on key competencies for school readiness included parental insensitivity, lack of warmth, maternal depression, children's negativity, insecure attachment, and parental incarceration. This recent research reinforces the importance of parental characteristics and perceptions in shaping school readiness activities with children.
Determinant of Islamic bank Savings Customers Satisfaction: A Case of Indonesian Islamic Bank
Authors: . Widyarini , . Sunaryati
Published: November 2024

Bank competition is fierce among conventional banks, Islamic banks, and among these types of banks. To win the competition, bank management must try to satisfy customers. This study aimed to determine the determinants of customer satisfaction in terms of savings. This study aimed to determine the determinants of voluntary consumer satisfaction. This research is a development of the Peng and Moghavvemi (2015) model and only using 'Voluntary Savings Customers' of Islamic banks and add three variables. There were 247 participating respondents. Respondents came from Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), Bank Muamalat, Bank BPD Syariah, Bank BTN Syariah, Bank Bukopin Syariah. Snowball sampling was used. The analysis tool used was Partial Least Square (PLS) with SmartPLS software. The results showed that empathy had a moderately significant effect, whereas assurance; reliability; tangibles and compliance had a significant effect on perceived value. On the other hand, the empathy and trust have a significant effect on customer satisfaction. The test results also show that assurance, reliability, perceived value, tangibles, compliance, and religiosity are not significant for Customer Satisfaction.
Feeding the news : politicians' news sharing behavior on social media and its effects
Authors:   , Buyens Willem
Published: November 2024

Social media allow politicians to communicate freely and without journalistic interference to and with their electorates. Still, they incorporate news items into their social media strategies, signaling their attitudes towards the news to their followers. Politicians’ online news sharing behavior may influence news consumption patterns in two distinct ways. First, it can significantly boost the reach of news items published by alternative and partisan outlets, generating attention for otherwise minor players in the news environment. Second, it may, intentionally or not, impact social media users’ perceptions of news coverage and outlets. In this dissertation, I empirically test which politicians curate news on social media, the ways in which they do so, and how social media users react to politicians’ news curation practices. To this end, this dissertation presents empirical findings based on a content analysis of news sharing posts made by politicians in Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom in a four-month period of time (N=5,810), a large-scale content analysis of news sharing posts made by MPs in 15 European countries in one year (N=21,113), and a survey experiment with Belgian citizens (N=1,278). Findings show that online news sharing is a strategy adopted to varying degrees and in different ways by government and opposition actors, that politicians share more news published by outlets of which the audience ideologically aligns with them (especially radical politicians and those in countries with higher political parallelism), although ideologically congruent news sharing does not lead to more user engagement (except for radical politicians and in countries with higher political parallelism). Moreover, politicians’ news sharing behavior affects news credibility and news selection intentions in line with the respondent’s ideological preferences. These results demonstrate that politicians’ news curation practices are strategic, selective, and influence receivers’ attitudes, and illustrate that in order to understand exposure to news in the digital information environment, one has to account of individual curating actors.
La crisis del agua en el siglo XXI: perspectiva y soluciones
Authors: Flores Domínguez Ángel Dávid
Published: November 2024

as crisis del agua, los retos que enfrentamos como sociedad y las perspectivas de actuación en el corto mediano y largo plazo, constituyen los tópicos que motivaron el encuentro, diálogos, debates y propuestas vertidas durante el VII Congreso Nacional y el I Internacional de la Red de Investigadores Sociales Sobre Agua (RED-ISSA). Dicho espacio de encuentro, realizado de manera virtual por segunda ocasión consecutiva, constituye la plataforma de la Red de Investigadores Sociales sobre el Agua, que reúne cada dos años, a estudiosas y estudiosos del agua en México y de diversas partes del mundo, para compartir los resultados o avances de su quehacer académico, educativo, artístico o activista. Con agrado observamos el creciente interés y entusiasmo de quienes integran la RED-ISSA, por participar en el congreso, que para su edición 2023, se constituyó por una conferencia Magistral, 146 presentaciones por parte de 278 ponentes organizados en 22 mesas temáticas, dos presentaciones de libro y una representación teatral con títeres. Se contó con la representación de 88 instituciones de México y 19 de instituciones de otros 13 países, incluyendo Argentina, Bélgica, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, España, Francia, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Países Bajos, Perú, Túnez y Uruguay (en estricto orden alfabético). Las transmisiones de todas las sesiones de trabajo se encuentran disponibles en los canales de YouTube de El Colegio de Tlaxcala así como de El Colegio de la Frontera Sur, a quienes agradecemos infinitamente el apoyo y soporte técnico brindado, previo y posterior a los cinco días del Congreso.
Strategies for a successful collaboration between a rural hospital and an academic medical centre
Authors: Thorsen Erik , Heilman James
Published: November 2024

Rural hospitals are facing unprecedented financial challenges in the United States. The many factors contributing to the economic headwinds for rural hospitals result in reduced clinical services offered in local communities. Affiliations, mergers and acquisitions are a path for rural facilities to keep their doors open. Maintaining independence as a rural hospital by employing an affiliation approach with a larger health system can be a sustainable path under the right circumstances. This paper outlines a successful 12-year affiliation between a critical access hospital (CAH) and an academic medical centre (AMC) in Oregon. This paper outlines the underlying structure and governance of the collaboration, important management approaches, lessons learned and the results over the life of the affiliation. The results for the CAH include the growth of annual ambulatory visits from 15,000 to 131,000, adding 430 new employees, and increasing the total annual operating revenue from US$51m to US$193m. The results for the AMC include the development of an innovative joint venture rural cancer centre, the growth of rural graduate medical education rotations, and expanding clinical department faculty who work in a rural community setting. Enhancing health care in underserved areas aligns with the AMC’s statewide mission to serve all Oregonians as the AMC. There have been significant benefits to patients by increasing access to speciality services locally, including reducing miles travelled for cancer care. Our case study demonstrates that an affiliation structure between a CAH and an AMC can be a sustainable and beneficial approach to improving access to quality health care in rural communities and can strengthen the financial performance of both organisations.
Insulating solid floors in listed buildings: Problems and opportunities
Authors: Woodger Sarah
Published: November 2024

This paper seeks to assist in the surveying of listed properties and the considerations that may be taken when addressing whether to insulate solid flooring and, if so, how to go about it. The author seeks to address a variety of potential problems and opportunities that may be found when assessing the property and does not consider this paper to cover all eventualities. One of the main things the author is aware of is the merit of each property needing to be assessed as a unique and individual entity. In many cases, it may also be worth looking at areas within the property itself; different rooms will have different needs, uses and potentially differing existing flooring and will therefore need to be addressed on a room-by-room basis. As the author runs a company that specialises in limecrete flooring, she is aware of her own potential bias and the weighted information that she will provide in her own specialist field. Therefore, this paper does not aim to suggest a single answer approach to the question of insulating solid floors in listed buildings; however, more detail will be given with regard to an insulated limecrete flooring approach. The author does not hold any design liability, and any design ideas described in this paper are based upon her knowledge and experience in the field. In particular, when it comes to limecrete floor design, she is drawing on designs that her company has been given by their customers to work on and the opportunities this has given for consideration in this paper.
Leading with kindness: A systems approach to subjective well-being and healthspan
Authors: Swensen Stephen J.
Published: November 2024

The aim of this paper is to present a systems approach to support leaders in creating a satisfying and meaningful career experience for colleagues which promotes optimal subjective well-being and healthspan. The intention is to help people do better. Kindness is helping people do better. There is an occupational health challenge in healthcare, with high rates of professional burnout, moral distress, turnover and work–life disintegration. An evidence synthesis of a narrative literature review identified subjective well-being and healthspan determinants primarily in the sphere of control of organisations. They are categorised into four domains: agency (control over work–life), collective effervescence (meaning, energy and harmony in groups of people with shared purpose), camaraderie (social connectedness) and positivity (optimism and caring). Ten systems that can improve staff subjective well-being and healthspan are presented.
From palisades to palace to party pad : Understanding and conserving 800 years of Fyvie Castle
Authors: Robertson Annie
Published: November 2024

Fyvie Castle is an A-listed building in the northeast of Scotland which is in the custodianship of the National Trust for Scotland and operated as a heritage attraction. Caring for our listed heritage buildings is an important task, one which is undertaken for the benefit of our nation and its people. This requires a conservation-led approach and a deep understanding of the site and application of conservation philosophy. The translation of philosophy into practice can, however, prove challenging and open to interpretation, particularly to the surveyor who is new to conservation. This paper explores the history and development of Fyvie Castle and demonstrates why obtaining this understanding is important in the considered response to key condition challenges. It also outlines the practical steps taken in the application of conservation philosophy to allow the development of a programme of major conservation works and considers the decisions to be made in the care of the castle.
Environmental migration in the Balkans: Contemporary trends
Authors: Langović Milica
Published: November 2024

Environmental changes and disasters in the Balkan Peninsula affect society in different ways, including population mobility. This paper analyses statistical data on internal displacement according to different hazard categories and hazard types in the Balkans. The results show that population mobility in the Balkans is influenced by various environmental changes related to weather and geophysical hazards. Weather- related hazards such as floods and wildfires were found to have the greatest impact on population mobility in this area. Research has shown that the intensity of population mobility changes over time. The paper provides a starting point for a more detailed investigation of the relationship between population mobility and environmental changes in the Balkans in the future.
Weather conditions influence on traffic crashes in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Jevremović Sreten
Published: November 2024

In this paper were analyzed traffic crashes in the Republic of Serbia that occurred as a result of unfavorable weather conditions. A total of 6,875 crashes were analyzed for the period from 2015 to 2023. The aim of this paper is to determine which of the sub-factors has the greatest influence on the number of traffic crashes. The analysis includes three parameters: slippery pavement, the impact of snow, rain, fog, etc., on visibility and the blinding of the driver by sunlight. The research showed that the slippery road has the greatest influence, as a factor that primarily affects the vehicle's controllability. Accordingly, the authors advise regular inspection and cleaning of the pavement, especially after snow and rain.
Active Transport: A Pathway to Greener Planet, Healthier and Happier Lives
Authors: Medarević Aleksandar
Published: November 2024

Active transport is characterized by the passenger's physical effort, which directly contributes to movement. This includes walking, cycling, and other activities like swimming, canoeing, and skateboarding. The most common topics under active transport study are the health benefits of this form of movement and the risks and safety that active transportation entails. Cohort studies demonstrated significant health benefits of active transport, particularly in preventing diabetes and improving mental health. Active transport satisfies the participants, facilitates socialization, and significantly reduces air pollution, contributing to a greener planet. According to national data from 2019 in Serbia, 75.2% of adults walk for at least ten minutes daily. On the contrary, only 9.0% of adults ride a bicycle daily, mainly in Vojvodina. The environmental benefits of active transport outweigh its dangers and risks. New designs of active transport vehicles provide opportunities and challenges in their implementation and spatial arrangement.
Solar Wind and Seismic Activity in the Balkan Peninsula: a 2019- 2023 Progress Report
Authors: Arnaut Filip
Published: November 2024

This brief progress report provides an update on the ongoing research that aims to test the statistical significance and explore the potential causal relationship between earthquakes and increased solar wind parameters, distinguishing whether these events occur randomly or are interconnected. The updated research confirmed that heightened solar wind parameters, such as proton density and velocity, cannot be differentiated from the random distribution of these events prior to earthquakes in the Balkan Peninsula region.
The European Cooperation in Science and Technology - opportunity for young researchers to strengthen their careers
Authors: Mijić Zoran , Marinković Bratislav
Published: November 2024

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is the oldest intergovernmental funding organization in Europe with the aim to establish the research networks among scientists and innovators. It has become one of the greatest mechanisms for promoting international scientific cooperation in recent decades, with a considerable influence on the careers of young researchers. Proximity is highly critical for establishing scientific collaboration, but once established, scientists may maintain collaboration even across long distances. Participating in a COST Action, in this sense, fosters closeness by allowing scientists from various nations, research fields, and industries to meet and thereby overcome conventional boundaries (Seeber et al. 2022a). A particular focus of COST network is to assist early-career investigators and young scientists in developing new skills by providing opportunities to get involved in Action activities such as training schools, short- term scientific missions, workshops, conferences, etc. (Mijić and Marinković, 2024). In this paper the impact of participating in a COST Action on the level of scientific production of researchers coming from less-research-intensive COST Member countries,known as Inclusive Target Countries (ITC), will be presented. Some recent studies demonstrate a notable average increase in scientific co-publications among active action members, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations, and an increased involvement of early career researchers (Seeber et al. 2022b). COST Actions continue to have a favorable impact on young researchers' careers even after they are terminated. Participation in COST activities has become progressively competitive, with researchers from Serbia accounting for more than 90% of running Actions (Mijić and Marinković, 2022). To ensure effective participation in COST Actions, information on both new national and COST procedures will be provided and discussed, as well as an overview of currently available positions in running COST Actions.
Confined molecular systems and astrochemical modelling
Authors: A. Srećković Vladimir , Pop Nicolina , Vujčić Veljko , Iacob, Felix , Bezuglov Nikolai , Majlinger Zlatko , D. Christova Magdalena
Published: November 2024

In the past few decades, computational chemistry methods have grown in significance for studying the dynamics and interactions of small molecules encased in bigger structures (see Albert et al. 2020 and references therein). In constrained systems, molecular clouds play a crucial but little understood role despite their enormous size (Reis et al. 2022). Few hundred molecular species, including diatomic to massive anions, cations, and neutrals, are currently known to exist in interstellar space (see e.g. Roesky & Mandel 2010). Deep within molecular clouds, molecules can resist photodissociation and/or photoionizationdue to the scattering and absorption of interstellar radiation (Vujčić et al. 2023, de Lara-Castells and Hauser 2020). Thus, it is imperative to study both collisional and radiative processes.
Dataset for low ionosphere modeling
Authors: A. Srećković Vladimir , Kolarski Aleksandra , Langović Milica , Arnaut Filip , Jevremović Sreten
Published: November 2024

Strong radiation has the potential to alter the structure of the Earth's atmosphere by causing more ionization. These kinds of solar activity and radiation cause sudden ionospheric disturbances (SIDs), interfere with communications from space and electrical devices on Earth, and may cause a variety of natural disasters. This work focuses on the analysis of ionosphere plasmas and their properties, as well as the investigation of SIDs utilizing very low frequency (VLF) radio signals to forecast the impact of strong radiation on Earth. The daylight atmospheric characteristics caused by this severe radiation are obtained using the model computation, which is based on all data gathered by VLF BEL stations (see Srećković et al. 2021; Šulić et al. 2016). We offer a straightforward approximation formula for electron density and an empirical model of the D-region plasma density.
Monitoring and Analyzing Astronomical Transients in Real-Time
Authors: Vujčić Veljko , A. Srećković Vladimir , Zamanov Radoslav
Published: November 2024

As LSST / Rubin survey is approaching its first light, it will produce a near real-time data stream {Juric et al. 2016} of variable astronomical objects, also called transient events - or coloquially 'alerts'. Information on astronomical objects can be combined from multiple active or passive data sources, legacy databases or "follow up" observations, predictive AI models or categorization and pattern matching. Based on our previous research {Vujčić & Jevremović 2020}, we update our review of various software tools used for working with real time astronomical data streams.
Modeling the atmosphere: various potentials
Authors: M. Sakan Nenad , A. Srećković Vladimir , Simić Zoran , Dechev Momchil
Published: November 2024

The desire to model diverse atmospheric plasmas ranging from medium to strong non-ideality prompted additional research of the optical features of such systems. This submission presents a more comprehensive set of results and properties for such systems. Our research methodology, as well as the existing and prospective applications, are outlined.
African elephant reintegration from captivity to wild living: quantifying the detailed behavioural changes
Authors: Eggeling Tamara , Roos Tenisha , Boult Victoria L , Mitchell Brett , Steyn TJ
Published: November 2024

There is increasing evidence of compromised welfare for captive African savannah elephants managed in confined spaces. With the trend for zoos and captive facilities to close due to public pressure, reflecting ethical concerns,  and thier limited capacity to manage 'difficult'  behaviours, elephants will continue to require rehabilitation into free-ranging areas or living in the wild. During reintegration from captivity into a free-roaming system, conservation management methods need to be carefully considered to ensure the individual’s welfare. Elephants,  have a sophisticated social life and exhibit complex body language employing a multitude of behavioural signals and gestures to demonstrate thier needs and feelings. These detailed signals could be valuable when assessing the welfare status of elephants as any large deviation in behaviour could indicate changes in elephant wellbeing. In this study,  a group of African elephants (Loxodonta africana) were monitored as they transitioned from captivity to a free-roaming system. To track the impact of reintegration on elephant welfare, we recorded  frequencies of behaviours categorized as Ambivalent, Assessing, Frustrated, and Social, and ofspecific  behaviours within each category, across four phases of reintegration into the wild (Stables, Boma, Release and Free). Significant differences in rates between reintegration phases were observed for several categories of behaviour and specific behaviours. Decreased  frequencies of Frustrated behaviours and an increase in social behaviours when the elephants were Free were potentially indicative of improved welfare in wild settings. We conclude that monitoring of  behaviours is important when assessing elephant welfare, and to establish the success of reintegration operations.
Further observations on savannah elephant tusks
Authors: Parker Ian SC
Published: November 2024

The paper analyses weights of 2,425 tusk pairs, and lengths of 398 pairs obtained between 1965 and 1969 from two East African savannah elephant populations, one in Uganda, the other in eastern Kenya and north-eastern Tanzania. They are presented as averages in five-year age cohorts. Separately, length, weight and gender showed no significant differences between the use of the right and left tusks. If neural lateralization exists in elephants, it is concealed by the dynamics of tusk growth and wear, which are described. The fact that average asymptotes at age are only 31% (female) and 38% (male) of the theoretical asymptotes is explained by weathering and wear. Contrary to expectations that single tusks, having to do the work of two, would be shorter than the pair average, they are not, but stay within pair length parameters. Evidence is presented that declining tusk growth occurs in both sexes with advanced age. The longer-tusk pairs have a tight curvilinear relationship to average shoulder height, rising evenly from 24% (females) and 26% (males) under 6.5 years to 58% and 76% respectively in the oldest age classes. That is, they relate to an elephant’s height.
Pleistocene fossil elephant tracks in the Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
Authors: Helm Charles , Van Tonder Monique , Carr Andrew , Cawthra Hayley , De Vynck Jan , Gräbe Pieter-Jan
Published: November 2024

Fossilized elephant tracks, along with other vertebrate tracks, have been identified at several sites in the coastal Woody Cape section of the Addo Elephant National Park, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. The tracks occur in aeolianites (cemented dunes). The track-bearing unit has been dated to 126 ± 8 ka, at approximately the boundary between the Middle Pleistocene and Late Pleistocene. In all probability, the trackmaker was the African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana). Viewed in conjunction with the 35 elephant track sites that have been identified on South Africa’s Cape south coast, a widespread Pleistocene elephant presence can be inferred, which is not obvious from the body fossil record. Collaboration with Park management is aimed at developing an interpretive exhibit, which can be complemented by the physical recovery and exhibition of suitable fossilized elephant tracks or the creation of replicas using photogrammetry data.
Hil-o hil-o: its role in sustainable community
Authors: Daradar Kler
Published: November 2024

The main purpose of this qualitative study was to determine establish the history origin and development and explore the significance contributions of Hil-o Hil-o Festival in Maayon, Capiz. Informants of this study were 6 key informants consisting of teachers, cultural workers and experts from Maayon Capiz who discussed about the origin and development of Hil-o Hil-o Festival and its significant contributions to the people of Maayon. In determining the respondents, the researcher identified those who had deep knowledge about the festival, especially those who have been actively participating in the Hil-o Hil-o Festival.  Furthermore, the researcher consulted souvenir programs, books, and other materials that would help her in tracing the history and development of the Hil-o Hil-o Festival. A researcher-made interview guide questionnaire was used to gather information which was then subjected to thematic analysis to filter the information and arrive at certain themes necessary to answer the problems of this study.
UMA NOVA PERSPECTIVA DA CESSÃO FIDUCIÁRIA DE DIREITO CREDITÓRIO NO ÂMBITO DA RECUPERAÇÃO JUDICIAL
Authors:   Rita de Cassia Dias de Farias
Published: November 2024

The present article aims to elucidate the negotiation given by the doctrine and jurisprudence, the fiduciary assignment in the scope of judicial recovery. Previously, it provides a brief tour of the history of the default event. It then presents Law 11,101 of 2005, also called LFRE, which deals with Bankruptcy and Judicial Recovery, the latter being the focus of the article. Also, it addresses the fiduciary property, mentioned in art. 49 § 3 of the LFRE, shows its operation and can be recovered. Subsequent to the general objective, which is analyzed in the fiduciary assignment, is subordinated to the reorganization mechanism of the company contemplated by Law 11,101 / 2005. The specific purpose, the arguments favoring non-adherence to the fiduciary credit to the recovery regime, the adoption of a rule of law and legal certainty. Demonstrate, as favorable justifications for the debtor company, a way of unlocking the data promised in any fiduciary assignment agreement of credit right, based on the Principle of Maintaining the Producing Source. Also, present a perspective that dialogues with the two previous understandings and aims at balancing the interests to resolve the conflict highly judicialized. Information is justified because it is a legal issue of private law, but it impacts the market as a whole. Why question the patrimonial situation, judicial, judicial, judicial, judicial, district, judicial or judicial. For more information on bibliographical consultation in legislation, legislation, jurisprudence and articles.
CREMES COSMÉTICOS MANIPULADOS COM VITAMINA C: UMA ANÁLISE QUANTITATIVA
Authors: Lima Gabriela Uliano de
Published: November 2024

The master pharmacy is responsible for handling personalized medicines, facing specific challenges in the production of semi-solid forms, such as creams and gels, which require strict quality control. The present study evaluated creams compounded in pharmacies in Cascavel-PR, focusing on compliance with the labeling standards established by RDC 67/2007 and the amount of vitamin C present in the products, as indicated on the label. The methodology used for dosing was described by Krambeck (2011). It is concluded that the creams manipulated, according to current labeling legislation, require some adjustments to comply with the standards established by RDC nº 67, of October 8, 2007. The dosage was close to that established on the product label. . Conditions such as storage of Vitamin C or the product containing vitamin C may have altered the results. The results obtained in this study highlight the importance of appropriate storage and handling practices in preserving the effectiveness of cosmetic creams containing vitamin C.