bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Socialists against communists: students of Petrograd / Leningrad in the 1920s
Authors: Barinov D. A.
Published: October 2024

The Soviet student body of the first Soviet decade was extremely heterogeneous. Representatives of the pre-revolutionary intelligentsia of liberal or conservative views in universities and institutes coexisted with people from democratic workers and peasant classes, who were generally loyal to the new government. This idea was established in Soviet historiography. In recent decades, the Soviet student body of the 1920s is studied mainly in a similar paradigm: there was only a shift in the research focus from the workers' faculty and “red” students to the “old” students that opposed them. In this article, we will demonstrate that such an approach is not entirely legitimate, because it loses sight of the third force of higher education associated with the leaders of the left parties - Socialist-Revolutionaries, Mensheviks and anarchists. Their work is divided into two chronological stages. The first (1918-1920) is associated with the use of legal bodies of student self-government for political struggle; the second stage (1920-1926) is characterized by participation in the underground movement. The article will define not only the program and tactics of student protest, but also by summarizing sources of personal origin, the reasons and motivation for the participation of university students in illegal work will be identified. The basis for the work will be sources of personal origin, materials of the OGPU, materials of the party cells of the All-Union Communist Party of Bolsheviks, personal files of students.
Domestic history in the cultural memory of Kaliningrad residents
Authors: Mankevich D. V. , Megem M. E.
Published: October 2024

The article, based on the materials of the research carried out in 2021 by the staff of the Sociological Laboratory for Risk Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting at Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, reveals some typical perceptions of the Russian past for the population of the Kaliningrad region. Particular attention is paid to the study of attitudes to key historical events and personalities, namely to the memory of the Great Patriotic War and the collapse of the USSR. The authors conclude that the all-Russian historical narrative predominates in the structure of cultural memory of the region's residents.
Sudan: Understanding the Dynamics of Terrorism and Conflict Management. A Multifaceted Approach
Authors:   Faculty of Political Science and International Relations, Istanbul University, MINKO Abraham Ename
Published: October 2024

The research proposal aims to comprehensively examine terrorism and conflict manage ment dynamics in Sudan. It seeks to understand terrorism’s root causes, its interplay with conflict dynamics, and the effectiveness of current management strategies. Employing historical analysis, socio-political inquiry, and economic assessment, the study will explore Sudan’s historical context, identifying key turning points and socio-political dimensions such as governance challenges and identity politics. Additionally, the research will scrutinize terrorism’s economic underpinnings, in cluding illicit economies and external financing. It will evaluate terrorism’s impact on peacebuilding efforts, offering insights into effective conflict management strategies. Expected outcomes include a nuanced understanding of terrorism’s dynamics, actionable recommendations for policymakers, and contributions to peacebuilding efforts. By shedding light on these complexities, the study aims to aid in mitigating terrorism and fostering sustainable peace not only in Sudan but also globally. Keywords: Terrorism, conflict management, Sudan, Africa, dynamics, multifaceted approach, gov ernance, identity politics.
DYNAMICS OF THE EU STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
REGARDING THE EUROPEAN INTEGRATION OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, FEDONIUK Serhii , KARPCHUK Nataliia ,   Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University
Published: October 2024

This research covers the analysis of changes in the strategic communications of the European Union
regarding the European integration of Ukraine during 2000-2023. Specifically, it pays attention to the reactions
of key EU officials to significant political events and foreign policy challenges. Having used the semantic analysis
of official documents and speeches, the study presents the evolution of approaches and perspectives, revealing
the hidden strategies, intentions, and ideological influences that shape the EU policy. The analysis emphasizes
the growing importance of Ukraine in the strategic plans of the EU, while the geopolitical context significantly
affects the European integration process. Examining the communication activity of the main EU institutions
since 2022, the study has revealed specific messages regarding Ukraine's prospects for becoming a member of
the EU, recognizing the successes in carrying out reforms and the country’s efforts to achieve the goals
underlying its status as a candidate for membership.
Green Transformation: Trends and Prospects of Green Jobs in Romania
Authors:   Doctoral School of Economics II, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania. Email: tbaciuveronica@yahoo.com., Țaran-Baciu Georgescu Veronica , Nicula Emanuela-Adina ,   Mountain Economy Center; “Costin C. Kirițescu” National Institute for Economic Research, Romanian Academy, Vatra Dornei, Romania. Email: emanuela.nicula@ce-mont.ro., Gligor Viorel ,   Department of Regional Geography and Territorial Planning, Faculty of Geography, Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: viorel.gligor@ubbcluj.ro., Nicula Alexandru-Sabin ,   Babeş-Bolyai University, STAR-UBB Excellence Research Academic Network (STAR-UBB-N), Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: sabin.nicula@ubbcluj.ro.
Published: October 2024

Green Transformation: Trends and Prospects of Green Jobs in Romania. This study investigates the trends and potential of green jobs in Romania, particularly focusing on sectors crucial to the green economy, such as agriculture, energy, and waste management. The emergence of green jobs signifies a shift towards ecological sustainability and economic resilience, highlighted by the growth in sectors A (Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing), D (Electricity, Gas, Steam, and Air Conditioning Supply), and E (Water Supply; Sewerage, Waste Management, and Remediation Activities) from NACE rev.2 codes. The analysis reveals an evolving labor market, with an increase in sustainable agricultural practices and a shift towards more sustainable energy production methods. Furthermore, significant increases in average annual net wages across these sectors from 2018 to 2023 suggest an appreciation of labor value in green jobs, potentially reflecting heightened demand, technological advancements, and a shift towards more specialized skill sets. This study contributes to the academic discourse on green jobs, offering valuable insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and the labor market in fostering a sustainable and resilient economy. Future research should address methodological limitations, explore the impact of policy interventions, and examine the role of technological advancements in developing green jobs in Romania.
Keywords: green jobs; sustainable development; GIS; agriculture; energy; waste management; labor market dynamics; Romania.
Distribution of Projects Financed by Means of the National Rural Development Programs in Cluj-Napoca Metropolitan Area
Authors:   Center for Geographic Research, Cluj-Napoca Branch, Romanian Academy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: gabriela.munteanu@acad-cj.ro., Munteanu Gabriela
Published: October 2024

Distribution of Projects Financed by Means of the National Rural Development Programs in Cluj-Napoca Metropolitan Area. The measures and sub-measures included in the National Rural Development Programs of 2007-2013 and 2014-2020 have also been accessed by the 19 communes of the Cluj-Napoca Metropolitan Area. The present paper focuses on the most significant measures and sub-measures of these programs, in relation to their main purpose (supporting the modernization of agriculture, encouraging the diversification of the rural economy and improving the standard and quality of life in rural areas) and the distribution of contracted projects (and submitted projects - where the case) in this area, an area developing under the socio-economic influence of the nearby city. While for some communes the influence of the city is quite visible, some other communes still preserve accentuated rural features, and these different trajectories are also mirrored in the types of submitted or contracted projects from such communes, in the context of these development programs.
Keywords: rural development, Cluj-Napoca, metropolitan area, projects, National Rural Development Program.
Model Analysis Principles for the Design of Public Spaces in Bistrița-Târgu Mureș Urban Axis
Authors:   Doctoral School of Geography, Faculty of Geography, Babeș-Bolay University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: alexandrumarius232@gmail.com., Tătar Alexandru Marius
Published: October 2024

Model Analysis Principles for the Design of Public Spaces in the Bistrița-Târgu Mureș Urban Axis. The physical urban terrain across cities continually evolves through insights, consultations, deliberate redesigning or random acts by community members and natural forces that reshape the urban landscapes and how urban spaces are used. This research establishes a set of normative principles that planners and others can use when planning and regulating the design and management of public space. Data were collected in the period March 2023 – January 2024. Based on a comprehensive analysis of public space in the city, the paper sets out a number of general principles relating to the essential, but often missing, strategic planning framework for developing and regenerating public spaces, providing seven more detailed considerations for assessing the quality of public space design and a proposal for spatial planning. This is an unreservedly positive framework for shaping public space, based on the idea that public spaces in our cities come in many different shapes and forms, but that together they add immense value to the experience and potential of urban areas. The research takes place in the Bistrița-Târgu Mureș urban axis, the field research carried out as part of the study results in a set of three principles of urban spatial planning that examine proposals for the design of public spaces.
Keywords: public space, design principles, planning, Bistrița-Târgu Mureș urban axis
Sobre Gabriela Vallejo Cervantes, Los caracteres de la identidad
Authors: Rey Castelao Ofelia
Published: October 2024

-
Sobre David Adán Vázquez Valenzuela, De betabeles y revoluciones: El Partido Liberal Mexicano y la producción de remolacha azucarera en el sur de California y el sureste de Colorado, 1890-1929
Authors: Terrazas y Basante Marcela
Published: October 2024

-
Sobre Miruna Achim, Susan Deans-Smith y Sandra Rozental (eds.), Objetos en tránsito, objetos en disputa. Las colecciones del Museo Nacional de México
Authors: Sellen Adam T.
Published: October 2024

-
Sobre Nicolás Dip, Movimientos estudiantiles en América Latina. Interrogantes para su historia, presente y futuro
Authors: Tamayo Plazas María Angélica
Published: October 2024

-
Sobre Rafael Archondo y Gonzalo Mendieta, Salir del paso. Tres décadas de violencia revolucionaria en Bolivia 1967-1997
Authors: Zegada Claure María Teresa
Published: October 2024

-
Spatio-temporal Evolution of Coupling Coordination Degree between Urbanization and Tourism Industry: A Case Study of Rural Revitalization Strategy of the Wuling Mountain Area in Central China
Authors: Shu Xiaohui , Wei Xiaoqing , Chen Jia , Li Yangkuo , Tian Guang
Published: October 2024

China is currently at a critical juncture in implementing the rural revitalization strategy, with urbanization and tourism development as crucial components. This study investigates 41 counties (cities) in the Wuling Mountain area of central China, constructing an evaluation system for the coordinated development of these two sectors. The coupling coordination degree is calculated using a combination weighting method and the coupling coordination degree model. Spatio-temporal evolution characteristics are analyzed through spatial autocorrelation, while the geographic detector explores the driving factors of spatial variation. The findings reveal a significant increase in coupling coordination between urbanization and tourism, transitioning towards a coordinated phase. Spatially, urbanization and tourism exhibit positive correlations, with high-value clusters in the southeast and northwest and low-value clusters in the south. The geographical detector identifies industrial factors as the most critical drivers of spatial variation. This study offers novel insights into the dynamics of urbanization and tourism, contributing to the broader literature by providing practical implications for regional planning and sustainable development. The results are relevant to the Wuling Mountain area and serve as a reference for similar regions globally. However, the study has certain limitations, such as regional specificity and data availability, which should be considered in the context of this research.
Reassessing the role of technology for economic growth: A comparative study of Asian developing economies
Authors: Shahid Muhammad Khalid , Khin Aye Aye , Seong Lim Chee , Altayyar Raed Saud , Mun Har Wai , Peng Low Mei
Published: October 2024

The role of technology in stimulating economic growth needs to be reexamined considering current heightened economic conditions of Asian developing Economies. This study conducts a comparative analysis of technology proxied by R&D expenditures alongside macroeconomic variables crucial for economic growth. Monthly time-series data from 1990 to 2019 were analyzed using a vector error correction model (VECM), revealing a significant impact of technology on the economic growth of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines. However, in the cases of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Bangladesh, macroeconomic indicators were found more crucial to their economic growth. Results of Granger causality underlined the relationship of R&D expenditures and macroeconomic variables with GDP growth rates. Sensitivity analyses endorsed robustness of the results which highlighted the significance and originality of this study in economic growth aligned with sustainable development goals (SDGs) for developing countries.
Finite-Timeless Local Observability for Linear Control Systems on Lie Groups
Authors: Kara Hansen Ayse , Selcuk Sutlu Sultan
Published: October 2024

In this work, we introduce finite-timeless observability for linear control systems on Lie groups. Observability problem is to distinguish the elements of the state space by looking the images of the solutions passing through those elements in the output space. For this aim, we define almost indistinguishability and show that it is an equivalence relation. We consider linear control systems on Lie groups, where the output function is a Lie group homomorphism and study properties of the image of almost indistinguishable points from the neutral element. Thus, we relate local observability of this kind of systems to its finite-timeless local observability.
Citizen profiles based on social capital in the Spanish fiscal context: Profile development and multivariate consistency analysis
Authors: Rabadán-Pérez Francisco , Ramírez-Muñoz María Victoria
Published: October 2024

Previous studies have established that social capital plays a significant role in individual tax-related behaviors, including inclinations toward tax evasion and compliance. This study seeks to extend the understanding of tax morale in Spain using data from the Public Opinion and Fiscal Policy Survey (CIS, Study 3332). We use factor analysis with maximum likelihood extraction and Varimax rotation to identify key social capital variables and tax attitudes. We identify profiles based on their social capital and tax compliance using cluster analysis. We will apply hierarchical clustering with Ward's chaining and k-means clustering. The robustness of the resulting profiles will be confirmed by discriminant analysis and a multilayer perceptron neural network, which will look for higher rates of correct classification as an indicator of improved profile consistency. Our findings suggest that identifying Spanish tax citizens' profiles helps analyze social capital in tax policy. After our analysis, we have determined that enhancing the accumulation of social capital variables leads to better tax adherence.
Onboarding: Key to perception of the company as a great place to work
Authors: Díaz-Muñoz Rocío , Andrés-Reina María Paz
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this paper is to analyse onboarding practices, in order to test their role in generating a perception of the company as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) and to identify which ones contribute most to this perception. The experience of newcomers during the onboarding process is assessed using a questionnaire based on the 30 onboarding practices of Klein, Polin and Soutton (2015) and the criteria used by GPTW. The sample consisted of 194 university students in their final year in internship programs with companies. We applied descriptive, cluster and correlation analysis. A large part of applied and valued onboarding practices are those where personal support is perceived at different levels of hierarchy, knowledge and roles. Guidance and information practices have the greatest influence on the perception of the company as a GPTW. We demonstrate the existence of a positive relationship between the evaluation of onboarding and GPTW. This research expands the knowledge about onboarding and analyses it from a novel perspective: its relationship with the perception of the company as a GPTW.
FELDMAN'IN ELEŞTİREL ANALİZ ÖĞRENME MODELİ İLE BÜTÜNLEŞTİRİLMİŞ SANAT TEMELLİ SOSYAL BİLGİLER
Authors: Selanik Ay Tuğba , Samsa Zehra
Published: October 2024

ÖZ: Sosyal bilgiler çok disiplinli yapıya sahip bir derstir. Feldman'ın Eleştirel Analiz Öğrenme Modeli (ESÖM) disiplinleri bütünleştirmenin yanı sıra ele alınan sanat eserine yorum getirme, değerlendirme, anlama, sorgulama, estetik açıdan ifade etmeyi içerir. Her aşamada sanat eserine sosyal bilgiler gözüyle bakmak ve iki alanı bütünleştirmek olasıdır. Bu araştırmada Sosyal Bilgiler dersi için ESÖM basamakları (betimleme, çözümleme, yorumlama ve yargılama) temel alınarak ders planları geliştirilmiş; planlarda sosyal bilgiler ve görsel sanatlar kazanımları birlikte ele alınmıştır. Planlarda farklı türde sanat eserlerine (tablo, minyatür, heykel ve mimari eserler) yer verilmiştir. Gömülü karma desen biçiminde gerçekleştirilen araştırmanın nicel boyutu ön-test son-test kontrol gruplu yarı deneysel desen; nitel boyutu ise temel nitel araştırma biçiminde desenlenmiştir. Nicel veriler dijital okuryazarlık, pedagojik sanat eleştirisi yeterlik algısı, eleştirel düşünme ölçekleriyle elde edilirken; nitel veriler öğrenci günlükleri ve yüz yüze görüşmelerle elde edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda ESÖM ile bütünleştirilmiş sosyal bilgiler derslerinin ortaokul öğrencilerinin dijital okuryazarlık, pedagojik sanat eleştirisi yeterlik algısı ve eleştirel düşünme becerileri üzerinde deney grubu lehine anlamlı bir farklılık yarattığı belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca ortaokul öğrencileri sosyal bilgiler derslerini, ilgi çekici, eğlenceli, bilgilendirici bulduklarını ve sanata olan ilgilerinin arttığını vurgulamışlardır. Elde edilen sonuçlar ışığında ESÖM ile bütünleştirilmiş sosyal bilgilerin farklı becerileri kazandırma bağlamında etkisini belirlemeye yönelik araştırmalar gerçekleştirilmesnerilebilir.
SOSYAL BİLGİLER ÖĞRETİMİNDE KÜRESEL BAĞLANTILAR ÖĞRENME ALANI İLE İLGİLİ YAPILMIŞ ÇALIŞMALARIN META SENTEZİ
Authors: Durmuş Esen , Karadağoğlu Aysun
Published: October 2024

Bilim ve teknolojideki ilerlemeler zamansal ve mekânsal sınırların genişlemesini kolaylaştırmış, böylece küresel ölçekte toplumlar ve ülkeler arasındaki bilgi, teknoloji, siyasi, ekonomik ve kültürel ilişkilerin birbirine bağlılığını etkilemiştir. Böyle bir dönemde öğrencilerin farklı kavramlar arasındaki karşılıklı ilişkileri anlamaları, çağdaş dünya hakkında farkındalık geliştirmeleri ve çoklu bakış açılarını takdir etmeleri büyük önem taşımaktadır. Sonuç olarak, "küresel bağlantılar" öğrenme alanı sosyal bilgiler programında önemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu doğrultuda, bu çalışma küresel bağlantılar üzerine yapılan mevcut araştırmaların kapsamlı bir analizini sunmayı ve eğilimlerini keşfetmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada meta-sentez yöntemi kullanılmış ve önceden belirlenmiş kriterleri karşılayan 39 erişilebilir tam metin çalışma dahil edilmiştir. Bu çalışmalar Yükseköğretim Kurulu (YÖK) Ulusal Tez Merkezi, Google Scholar ve Dergipark, Ulakbim, TR dizin veri tabanlarından temin edilmiştir. Veriler içerik analizi kullanılarak analiz edilmiş, tablolaştırılmış ve yorumlanmıştır. Sosyal bilgiler eğitiminde küresel bağlantılarla ilgili alan yazın incelendiğinde, program ve ders kitaplarının önemli bir odak noktasını oluşturduğu çeşitli konular ortaya çıkmaktadır. İyileştirme önerileri arasında müfredat ve ders kitaplarındaki içerik ve etkinliklerin geliştirilmesi, daha fazla araştırma yapılması ve öğrenci öğrenimini ve öğretmen etkinliğini artırmak için daha fazla etkinliğin dâhil edilmesi yer almaktadır.
KANIT TEMELLİ ÖĞRENMEYİ ÜSTÜN YETENEKLİ ÖĞRENCİLER İÇİN SOSYAL BİLGİLER DERSİNDE İŞE KOŞMAK: BİR EYLEM ARAŞTIRMASI
Authors: Yabansu Yasemin , Kabapınar Yücel , Akengin Hamza
Published: October 2024

Üstün yetenekli öğrenciler hem genel zihinsel yetenekleri hem de herhangi bir alana ilişkin özel yetenekleri bakımından normal gelişim gösteren akranlarından farklıdır. Kanıt temelli öğrenme, üstün yetenekli öğrencilerin farklı gereksinimlerine hitap edebilecek öğretim yöntemlerinden biridir. Nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden eylem araştırması desenine göre tasarlanan araştırmada, sosyal bilgiler dersinde coğrafya konularının ele alındığı “İnsanlar, Yerler ve Çevreler” öğrenme alanına ilişkin kanıt temelli etkinlikler tasarlanmış ve uygulanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu İstanbul ili Şişli ilçesindeki Bilim ve Sanat Merkezi’nde 5. sınıfa devam eden 17 kişilik bir öğrenci grubu oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak; kanıt temelli tasarlanan etkinlik çalışma yaprakları, ön ve son algı anketleri, sınıf içi iletişim kesitleri, öğretmen ve öğrenci araştırmacı günlükleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre kanıta dayalı akıl yürütme becerileri olarak kabul edilen; kanıtı anlama, amaca yönelik bilgi elde etme, kanıtı çeviri, kanıttan özgün bir ürün yaratma, kanıtlardaki nedenselliği anlama konusunda öğrenciler görece nitelikli tartışmalar yürütebilmiş ve yaratıcı ürünler oluşturabilmişlerdir.
Analysis of Weight Gain in Pregnant Women in the Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic – Is It A Significant Problem?
Authors: Szydlarska Dorota , Jakubowska Alicja , Wierzba Waldemar
Published: October 2024

Background

Obesity is a multifactorial disease, difficult to treat, associated with strong social stigma. For many patients, the use of a traditional reduced‑calorie diet and physical activity is ineffective or results in only short‑term weight loss.

Objectives

The aim of the study was to assess changes in body weight at the time of diagnosis of pregnancy and in the 36th week of pregnancy in a group of patients in National Medical Institute of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Warsaw (PIM MSWiA).

Material and methods

40 pregnant women under the care of a general prac‑ titioner in Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic in PIM MSWiA were included into the retrospective study. The body weight of women at the time of diagnosis of pregnancy and in the 36th week of pregnancy was analyzed.

Results

The average age of the analyzed women was 32.9+/‑5.05 years. For 80% of the women, it was the first pregnancy. Baseline body mass index (BMI) was 21.67+/‑2.03 kg/m². The average body weight before pregnancy was 61.7+/‑7.67 kg, and at 36 weeks of gestation, it was 73.48+/‑7.64 kg. The mean weight gain at 36 weeks of gestation was 11.97+/‑3.99 kg. Two patients who were overweight in the early stages of pregnancy gained weight of 2 and 11 kg, respectively. Only three women with normal weight before pregnancy gained more than 18 kg during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes mellitus was diagnosed in three women, whose pre ‑pregnancy body weight was 62, 53, 67 kg and BMI was 22.23, 18.55 and 22.12 kg/m², respectively.

Conclusions

In primary health care in PIM MSWiA, the majority of pregnant women are of normal weight and achieve normal weight gain during pregnancy. Education in the field of proper lifestyle should be an essential element of patient care especially in primary health care.
Transformation of initial cartographic materials for the “Main State Topographic Map” to coordinate system UCS-2000
Authors: Karpinskyi Yurii , Lazorenko Nadiia , Kin Danylo , Vitruk Olga
Published: October 2024

Initial cartographic materials were determined to create the topographic database of the “Main State Topographic Map”. They require preparation for creating (updating) digital topographic maps at the scale of 1:50,000. One of the stages of preparation of input cartographic materials is their transformation to the coordinate reference system UCS-2000. The goal of the article is to research the problem of transformation of points coordinates by the rigorous mathematical method for referencing cartographic materials from the coordinate systems CS-42/CS-63 to the State Geodetic Coordinate Reference System UCS-2000 (after this – UCS-2000) by geographic information systems (GIS) for creation (updating) digital topographic maps at the scale of 1:50,000 to create the seamless topographic database of the “Main State Topographic Map” on the territory of Ukraine. Authors propose a method of transformation orthophoto at the scale of 1:10,000 to UCS-2000 in Cartesian coordinates of Gauss-Krüger projection in the corresponding 6-degree zone in the adopted state interchart of topographic maps at the scale of 1:50,000. This method consists of cartographic materials transformation using a transformation field in the form of a GRID model based on the triangulation TIN model using the finite element method. The choice of the finite element method and the peculiarities of affine transformation are mathematically substantiated. Also, the authors determined the requirements for the method of coordinates transformation.
THE IMPACT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP, CAREER ADAPTABILITY AND CREATIVITY ON SALESPEOPLE’S REACTIONS TOWARD DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Authors: CHANG Kai-Ling , TSENG Lu-Ming
Published: October 2024

This study examines the impacts of transformational leadership, career adaptability, salesperson creativity and demographic variables on the positive response exhibited by life insurance salespeople to digital transformation. The research method used here was survey research. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 318 full-time life insurance salespeople working across different insurance companies in Taiwan. In order to test the four research hypotheses of the study, the data were subjected to multiple regression analysis with the research variables of interest. The analysis confirmed hypothesis 1, revealing that there was a strong positive correlation between transformational leadership and the positive responses from life insurance salespeople toward digital transformation. Hypothesis 2 was also confirmed, which means that career adaptability significantly and positively relates to the rates of positive digital transformation perceptions among the salespeople. In addition, as stated in hypothesis 3, there was a positive relationship between salesperson creativity and positive reactions to the digital transformation. Finally, hypothesis 4 was partially confirmed because age did influence the positive responses while others did not. This study offers novel observations regarding the relationship between transformational leadership and reactions to digital transformation. The findings also confirm and extend earlier research that career adaptability and creativity are two factors that can help individuals deal with technological changes.
TOURISM MANAGEMENT EXPLAINED BY THE CORRELATION BETWEEN THE AVERAGE TOTAL INCOME PER PERSON AND THE NUMBER OF OVERNIGHT STAYS IN ACCOMMODATION UNITS
Authors: GHEORGHE Alina
Published: October 2024

In Romania’s tourism industry, in the last decade, following the European trend, small dimensioned accommodation units have appeared, bearing the name of boutique guesthouses or boutique hotels, depending on their accommodation capacity. The boutique guesthouses offer both accommodation services in rooms with traditional Romanian boyar characteristics, with Saxon and Szechuan influences, as well as food services with the same culinary characteristics. A particularity of these accommodation units is that each room had been furnishing according to a traditional noble theme, using either furniture that has been produced in Romanian workshops. Roomꞌ s names have been inspired by the woody essences that can be found in the Romanian forests and a large part of the furniture is made of cherry, beech, fir, oak, elm wood. The specific architecture of the accommodation units has been established in 18th century specific to the rococo and baroque style, predominantly found in buildings constructions in Romanian towns where niche tourism is a small part of mass tourism industry.
Exploring the University Social Responsibility Initiatives and Sustainable Development in Malaysia: A Carroll Model Approach
Authors: AHMAD Jamilah , SAAD Suriati , KRISHNAN Mahadevan , STANCU Alin , MOGOȘ Oana
Published: October 2024

Universities, as catalysts for social change, have significant influence over the societal, cultural, economic, and intellectual domains. They play a vital role in shaping the future and fostering beneficial social transformation. Aiming to explore the implementation and role of University Social Responsibility (USR) initiatives in achieving sustainable development in Malaysia, this research adopted Carroll’s Model as a framework. A qualitative content analysis through a directed approach was performed on the official website of the Top 15 Malaysian Universities in Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking 2023. THE Impact Ranking 2023 is a worldwide ranking that evaluates universities’ commitment to sustainability in four key areas: research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching. The research revealed the upsurge in USR initiatives in Malaysia by public and private universities within the framework of economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities. Equally important, the research discovered that Malaysian universities demonstrate high institutional and policy support to attain sustainable development in Malaysia. Most of the USR programs led by public and private universities are aligned with addressing specific global challenges outlined in the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. As a theoretical contribution, the research adds to the literature on the Carroll Model Approach in the context of Malaysian universities. As a practical contribution, the research guides universities, policymakers, and stakeholders on the strategies that foster sustainability practices through USR initiatives.
Teknik Permainan Guzheng pada Turkish March Mozart Orkestrasi Quartet Wang Zhong Shan
Authors: Evellyn Evellyn , Sagala Jayanti M.
Published: October 2024

Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K331 movement ke-3, Alla Turca atau Turkish March merupakan musik piano karya Mozart yang terkenal karena bentuknya yang menyerupai jenis lagu mars dengan tempo cepat, gembira, dan meriah. Popularitas Turkish March di abad ke-21 membuat karya ini diaransemen dan diorkestrasikan dalam berbagai instrumen, salah satunya yaitu alat musik tradisional Tiongkok, guzheng oleh Wang Zhong Shan pada tahun 2009. Meskipun piano dengan guzheng merupakan instrumen string, namun perbedaan bentuk instrumen, bahan pembuatan, serta cara memproduksi bunyi mengakibatkan adanya beberapa perbedaan teknik permainan yang digunakan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui teknik permainan guzheng dalam Turkish March karya Mozart yang diorkestrasikan oleh Wang Zhong Shan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pengambilan data berupa studi literatur, studi diskografi, dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa teknik permainan guzheng yang digunakan dalam Turkish March antara lain teknik memetik senar yang paling dasar yaitu dengan keempat jari, kemudian teknik memetik senar dengan kedua telunjuk kanan dan kiri secara bergantian, teknik menekan senar untuk mendapatkan nada tertentu yang tidak ditala pada senar guzheng, teknik double stop, teknik tremolo, dan teknik arpeggio. Baik notasi yang tertulis di partitur maupun bunyi permainan guzheng yang dihasilkan, ternyata tidak memiliki perbedaan signifikan dengan karya musik piano asli karena teknik permainan guzheng yang digunakan diolah sedemikian rupa untuk tetap menghasilkan bunyi yang mirip dengan karya aslinya
Um ESCORPIONISMO NO BRASIL: UMA ANÁLISE ESPACIAL E TEMPORAL DA OCORRÊNCIA DE ACIDENTES E ÓBITOS
Authors: Oliveira Aguinaldo Jacob de , Andrade Elisabete Agrela de , Santos Renata Cristina Schmidt , Santos Antenor Aguiar
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: Este estudo apresenta uma revisão sistemática sobre a distribuição espacial e temporal de acidentes e óbitos relacionados ao escorpionismo no Brasil. Referencial Teórico: A pesquisa se fundamenta na Teoria da Ecologia Humana, que examina como a urbanização desordenada favorece a proliferação de escorpiões, e na Teoria dos Sistemas de Saúde, que destaca a influência da infraestrutura na prevenção e tratamento. O Modelo de Determinantes Sociais da Saúde e o “Framework” de Vigilância Epidemiológica são utilizados para analisar desigualdades e direcionar intervenções eficazes. Método: Seguindo as diretrizes do PRISMA, foram incluídos 17 artigos científicos relevantes, publicados entre 2013 e 2023. Resultados e Discussão: Os resultados indicam um aumento significativo nos casos de escorpionismo, passando de 12.552, em 2000, para 153.641, em 2021, totalizando 1.079.333 acidentes e 1.077 óbitos. Homens economicamente ativos, de 20 a 49 anos, foram os mais afetados, enquanto crianças de 0 a 9 anos apresentaram maior risco de envenenamento grave. Geograficamente, as regiões Nordeste e Sudeste concentraram quase 90% dos casos, com predominância em áreas urbanas, exceto na região Norte, onde as zonas rurais lideraram. Os acidentes mostraram picos sazonais entre setembro e dezembro, exceto na região Norte, que apresentou maior incidência entre maio e julho. Implicações Científicas: As implicações desta pesquisa são significativas para a saúde pública, oferecendo dados para aprimorar práticas de prevenção e tratamento, além de influenciar políticas públicas e alocação de recursos. Originalidade/Valor: A análise inovadora de dados espaciais e temporais, correlacionando fatores socioambientais, pode orientar políticas mais eficazes e servir de modelo para futuros estudos em epidemiologia.
Инженерные мероприятия для сохранения пляжа бухты Стеклянная Уссурийского залива Японского моря
Authors: Кильматов Талгат Рустемович
Published: October 2024

Обсуждаются инженерные мероприятия на пляже Стеклянной бухты в районе г. Владивостока с целью ее устойчивого состояния с сохранением привлекательности и эксплуатации как туристического объекта. Реально наблюдаемый процесс уменьшения концентрации стеклянных фракций предлагается компенсировать искусственной галтовкой стеклянной тары. Обосновывается целесообразность выделения отгороженными валунами части пляжной территории, которые будут интенсивно насыщенны стеклянной фракцией. Цель – одновременное частичное ограничение волнового прибоя и доступа отдыхающих к стеклянным «островкам», обеспечение их устойчивости и привлекательности. Доступ к морю остается свободным.

The engineering activities at Glass Cove Beach near Vladivostok city are discussed. The goal is sustainable operation and attractiveness as a tourist attraction. It is proposed to compensate the reducing concentration process of the glass fractions by artificial tumbling of glass pebbles. It is advisable to highlight areas fenced off by boulders on the beach area. These “islands” will be intensely saturated with the glass fraction. The goal is to simultaneously partially limit the wave surf and access of vacationers to the glass “islands”. This gives them stability and attractiveness. There is free access to the sea coast. There is a non-standard attractive tourist point in Vladivostok.
Экспериментальный стенд и методика испытания металлодеревянной двутавровой балки
Authors: Захарова Ярослава Юрьевна , Тишков Николай Леонидович
Published: October 2024

Рациональное распределение материалов в комбинированных конструкциях делает их более выгодными по сравнению с классическими вариантами балок из проката или клееной древесины. В данной работе авторами рассматривается обоснование экспериментального стенда, который возможно применять для изучения напряженно-деформированного состояния металлодеревянных двутавровых балок со стенкой из профилированного листа заводской готовности. Приведены общая конструкция стенда, материалы и приспособления, необходимые для проведения экспериментального исследования.

The rational distribution of materials in combined structures makes them more profitable in comparison with the classic versions of beams made of rolled or laminated wood. In this work, the authors consider the rationale for an experimental stand that can be used to study the stress-strain state of metal-wood I-beams with a wall made of prefabricated profiled sheet. The general design of the stand, materials and devices necessary for carrying out the experimental study are presented.
Mechanisms and significance of spontaneous platelet aggregation in pathology
Authors: Vlasova T. I. , Yakushkina A. S. , Petrishchev N. N. , Chefu S. G. , Vlasov T. D.
Published: October 2024

Platelets are unique blood elements that, in addition to blood coagulation, modulate the processes of fibrinolysis, inflammation, physiological regeneration, repair, angiogenesis, bone tissue formation, formation of the mother-placenta-fetus system, etc. Of particular interest is the phenomenon of spontaneous platelet aggregation in vivo under various physiological and pathological conditions, which is associated with expanded capabilities for assessing the risks of thrombotic events. A separate aspect of this problem is associated with the study of the mechanisms and biological role of reversible platelet aggregation. To date, the significance of this phenomenon under normal and pathological conditions remains not entirely clear. This review is devoted to the phenomenon of spontaneous reversible platelet aggregation, the modern understanding of its mechanisms, approaches to its diagnosis and its association with various pathological conditions.
Virtual Reality CPR Training Improves Knowledge Acquisition of Critical Tasks
Authors: Wares Catherine , Ellington Ethen , Kitchen Andrew , Runyon Michael , Pearson David , Bullard Mark , Birch Michele , Tarantino Heather
Published: October 2024

Objectives: Team-focused cardiopulmonary resuscitation (TFCPR) is a choreographed approach to CPR in which responders know and practice their role in resuscitation, with prioritization on minimally-interrupted chest compressions and early appropriate defibrillation. To determine the feasibility of virtual reality (VR) for large scale educational deployment at a regional medical campus (RMC), we developed a VR training module and examined its effect on resuscitation knowledge acquisition among clinicians of various learner levels.
Methods: Three separate cohorts were included in the investigation: third year medical students at our RMC, emergency medicine (EM) residents, and board-certified EM attending physicians. Participants were administered an iPad-based, de-identified pre-test, which assessed knowledge of 12 critical resuscitative tasks. All learners received a two-minute orientation to the VR headset fit and operation. Learners then completed training on the VR platform using two cardiac arrest clinical scenarios: an arrest with an initial shockable rhythm and another with a non-shockable initial rhythm. After completion of VR training, participants completed a post-test, again assessing knowledge of the 12 critical action resuscitative tasks, as well as a questionnaire determining metrics related to participants’ overall experience with VR training.
Results: All participants demonstrated statistically significant increases in post-test scores after VR training with the combined median improvement of 12.5% (CI 12.5–17.0; p <0.0001). Medical students demonstrated the greatest median pre-post score improvement (17%; CI 12.5–25.0; p <0.0001]. Study participants reported the VR training platform to be enjoyable, realistic, immersive, and a good way to learn, with good visual-sensory tolerance and a satisfying training method.
Conclusions: At our RMC and single hospital, pre-and post-test analysis, knowledge acquisition of critical resuscitation skills improved after VR TFCPR training for all learners. Additionally, participants demonstrated a high level of satisfaction with VR as a training methodology. VR is a feasible knowledge acquisition adjunct or alternative to traditional cardiac arrest resuscitation training.
Family Medicine Clerkship Preceptors’ Experiences Welcoming and Supporting Medical Students of Color
Authors: Keys Toby , Maeda Sarah , Johnson Meagan , Shimkin Genya , Gow Jamella , Carey Joel
Published: October 2024

Purpose: Medical students of color (MSoC) regularly experience discrimination and mistreatment during medical school. Preceptors have the potential to provide meaningful support for MSoC while on their family medicine clerkship rotation.  This mixed-method study explores family medicine clerkship preceptors’ challenges, current practices, and institutional needs related to welcoming and supporting MSoC.  
Methods: Any lead preceptor at a University of Washington-affiliated Family Medicine clerkship teaching site was eligible for this study. From June to September 2022, 7 focus groups were conducted with a total of 32 participants. Study team members coded transcripts for key themes related to participants’ experiences of working with MSoC. All participants were asked to complete a short survey, which included both demographic questions and questions regarding their beliefs and abilities to welcome and support MSoC.
Results: Many preceptors felt underprepared and unsure about when and how to support MSoC. Current strategies employed by participants included adding a semi-scripted orientation conversation to discuss how they will be supported during the rotation and who they can talk to if they encounter any discrimination and/or microaggressions. Participants also suggested that the medical school should offer additional trainings for preceptors, such as mitigating microaggressions toward students.
Conclusions: Lead preceptors are well positioned to empower and support the students they teach. This exploratory, single-institution study offers some insights into the challenges, current practices, and suggestions for institutions to support MSoC during clinical rotations.  We recommend additional research to help validate our findings.
Student Usage of Supplemental Online Resources at a Regional Medical School Campus
Authors: Long Roy , Fritz Jeffery , Neist Johnathon , Krippendorf Beth , Bingenheimer Amy , Grill Dodson Lisa
Published: October 2024

Medical students have self-reported the importance of online resources for learning course materials and for preparing for USMLE exams. However, reports describing the actual usage of online resources by medical students are less abundant. In this article, we report the actual usage of institutionally-provided online resources by first-year students from the Medical College of Wisconsin-Central Wisconsin (MCW-CW) regional campus. From 2017 through 2022, different cohorts of first-year students were provided access to three different online supplemental resources: Draw It to Know It (DITKI), Osmosis and Anatomy.TV (powered by Primal Pictures). Most of the students in the study accessed one or more online resources, but the extent to which students accessed each of these materials was highly variable. Based on self-reported data we expected more students to use these resources to a greater degree. Our results suggest that rather than purchasing institutional licenses to online resources, institutional funds might be better used in another manner, possibly by providing students a scholarship/stipend towards an individual license to an online resource for which the student can provide evidence of extensive use.
longitudinal look at individual resident preferences to prevent burnout: Which matter the most?
Authors: Crump William J. , Ziegler Craig , Hatler Douglas J. , Shahidi Paul C.
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT
A longitudinal look at individual resident preferences to prevent burnout: Which matter the most?
 
Background and Objectives
Burnout among residents-in-training is being reported more frequently. Previous studies have shown that lower measures of emotional intelligence, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and gratitude earlier in residency were associated with higher burnout scores later. Many studies have reported interventions intended to lessen burnout but not chosen by the residents with variable results on subsequent burnout measures. This paper reports an individually paired longitudinal analysis of strategies ranked by the resident as important with a subsequent burnout measure.
 
Methods
From 2017 through 2021, 32 residents completed a survey ranking their preference of ten approaches to preventing burnout at the beginning of the academic year.  Then they later completed a burnout survey at the end of each year.
 
Results
With a usable response rate of 94% and calculating Spearman’s Correlation, residents completing their first year of training after medical school (PG-1) who gave a higher rank to a workplace supporting their personal values (p=.016), self-care (p=.031), and administrative support (p=.046) showed less burnout at the end of the year. PG-3s (those completing their third year of training after medical school) who gave a higher rank to spending time with family and friends (p=.002) showed less burnout. For all three years, the most powerful correlation was with adopting a healthy philosophical outlook (p=.014, .008, <.001).
 
Conclusions
In this group of residents, the correlations of preferred strategies for lessening burnout differed by training level. Rather than faculty choosing an intervention, we propose these ten strategies as a potential menu, allowing the individual resident to focus on their preferences working with a mentor. Group discussion of methods used by individual residents to adopt a healthy philosophical outlook would also be helpful.
Ten tips to effectively engage community-based preceptors in distributed medical education settings
Authors: Johnston Aaron , Perez Grace , Malhi Rebecca , Bell Amanda
Published: October 2024

The effective engagement of community-based preceptors in distributed medical education (DME) settings is an active challenge in medical education. DME is a model of medical education that involves training medical students in multiple, geographically dispersed locations. DME environments include regional medical campuses (RMCs) and rural areas. Preceptors at regional medical campuses (RMCs) and in rural settings have diverse needs that may differ substantially from faculty at central medical campuses. Well-intentioned engagement efforts that fail to understand the unique needs and motivations of community-based faculty can fall short. We present 10 tips for effective engagement of community-based DME faculty. These tips are rooted in the literature and can provide important context for productive faculty engagement in the DME setting.