bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
universidad en tensión
Authors: Martinez-Lozada Andrea Catalina , Cortes Germán A. , Benavides-Campos Julio E.
Published: December 2024

Se discute el papel de la universidad como entidad productora de conocimiento y reflexiona sobre su responsabilidad social en el contexto de los desafíos económicos, políticos y sociales a nivel global y local. La universidad ha estado desvinculada de los problemas cotidianos y locales, desarrollando proyectos de investigación con un enfoque instrumental y soluciones impuestas sin contextos y saberes locales. Este enfoque limita la eficacia y sostenibilidad de las intervenciones, generando desconfianza y falta de compromiso en las comunidades. Así, se plantea la necesidad de re-pensar el rol de la universidad y su articulación con la investigación, la docencia y la extensión, en línea con las demandas constantes de la sociedad. Presenta un caso de estudio de un proyecto en Colombia que adopta un enfoque participativo y promueve la apropiación social de conocimientos científicos para la co-construcción de soluciones de desarrollo territorial, desafiando la tradición instrumental de los proyectos universitarios.
Separation of Co(II), Mn(II) and Ni(II) from the sulfuric acid leaching solution of lithium-ion battery by solvent extraction
Authors: Jeon J.-H. , Wen J.-X. , Lee M.-S.
Published: December 2024

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) contain valuable metals such as cobalt, lithium, manganese, and nickel. Therefore, the recycling of spent LIBs is important to meet the demand for the above-mentioned metals. In combined process for the treatment of spent LIBs, the smelting reduction of LIBs results in metallic alloys containing cobalt, manganese, nickel, and a small amount of other metals. These metallic alloys can be dissolved using sulfuric acid solutions containing oxidizing agents. In this work, solvent extraction experiments were done to separate Co (II), Mn(II), and Ni(II) from synthetic sulfate solution, the composition of which was similar to the leaching solutions of spent LIBs. The concentrations of Co(II), Mn(II) and Ni(II) in the sulfate solutions were 2, 0.3, and 8 g/L, respectively. First, it was possible to completely separate Mn(II) from Co(II) and Ni(II) by selective extraction using two stages of counter-current extraction with 10% saponified 0.3 M D2EHPA. Then, the pure MnSO4 solution was recovered by stripping the loaded D2EHPA with 0.05 M H2SO4 solution. From the Mn (II) free raffinate, Co(II) was completely separated over Ni (II) by two stages of counter-current extraction with 15% saponified 0.3 M Cyanex 272. The purity of Ni (II) in the raffinate was higher than 99.9% and pure CoSO4 solution was recovered by stripping the loaded Cyanex 272 with 0.05 M H2SO4 solution. A process on the basis of solvent extraction with commercial organophosphorus extractants was proposed to recover pure CoSO4, MnSO4, and NiSO4 solutions from the sulfuric acid leaching solutions of spent LIBs.
Deformation behavior of typical inclusions in GCr15 during hot rolling process
Authors: Jiang Y.-H. , Mou Q.-Q. , Deng X.-D. , Muvunyi R.A. , Li J.-L.
Published: December 2024

Non-metallic inclusions have a considerable influence on the lifespan of bearing steel. Studying the deformation behavior of these inclusions during the rolling process is crucial for controlling their shape and size in production. This study focuses on GCr15 bearing steel, a representative grade of bearing steel, and utilizes ABAQUS finite element software to simulate the deformation of Al2O3 inclusions, MnS inclusions, and Al2O3-MnS composite inclusions after hot rolling of GCr15 steel. The findings indicate that when the size of the inclusions is within 10 ?m, their type and shape have a greater influence than variations in size. Among them, Al2O3-MnS composite inclusions damage the steel matrix the least. The stress concentration of Al2O3 inclusions will occur on the MnS cladding layer, which can slow down the occurrence of cracks. In additionally, the aspect ratio of MnS inclusions decreases after rolling, which reduces their influence on the anisotropy of the steel matrix. At the same time, composite inclusions can harmonize the deformation capabilities of the inclusions and the steel matrix, minimizing the likelihood of void formation. Consequently, in the smelting process, it is beneficial to modify inclusions into regular circular shapes and form composite Al2O3-MnS inclusions to mitigate their detrimental effects on the steel matrix.
Макрозообентос оз. Мунозера на современном этапе
Authors: Сидорова А.И. , Георгиев А.П.
Published: December 2024

Представлены результаты исследования макрозообентоса на водосборе Онежского озера (оз. Мунозеро, Республика Карелия) в летне-осенний период 2017–2022 гг. Средняя биомасса макрозообентоса в литоральной зоне составила 3.6 г/м2, в глубоководной части –2.7 г/м2. Средняя численность донных организмов достигала в прибрежной зоне водоема 2.7 тыс. экз./м2, в профундали – 1.1 тыс. экз./м2. Существенную роль в формировании биомассы макрозообентоса прибрежной зоны озера играли брюхоногие моллюски (34.9%) и равноногие раки (22.4%). В глубоководной части водоема в массе развивались ценные в кормовом отношении амфиподы. Их биомасса составляла 2.7 г/м2 (98% от общей) при численности 1 тыс. экз./м2 (89.5%); таким образом, они формировали основу кормовой базы рыб в профундали. Основу таксономического богатства макрозообентоса водоема составляли личинки насекомых, главным образом, семейства Chironomidae.

The article presents the study results (summer-autumn of 2017–2022) of macrozoobenthos in the Lake Onega basin (Lake Munozero, Republic of Karelia). The average biomass of macrozoobenthos in the littoral zone made up 3.6 g/m2, while in the deep-water part of the lake – 2.7 g/m2. The average number of benthic organisms in the coastal and profundal zones of the reservoir reached 2.7 and 1.1 thous. ind./m2, respectively. Gastropods (34.9%) and isopods (22.4%) played a significant role in the formation of macrozoobenthos biomass in the coastal zone of the lake. In the deep part of the reservoir, amphipods, valuable in terms of food resources, developed in large numbers. With a population of 1 thousand ind./m2 (89.5%), their biomass accounted for 2.7 g/m2 (98% of the total). Thus, amphipods formed the feed base for fish in the profundal zone. Insect larvae, mainly of the family Chironomidae, provided the taxonomic richness of the lake macrozoobenthos.
К вопросу о строении кроны древесного растения
Authors: Антонова И.С. , Барт В.А. , Телевинова М.С.
Published: December 2024

Исследованы кроны деревьев виргинильного и генеративного онтогенетических состояний семи видов лиственных растений: Ulmus glabra, Ulmus minor, Celtis sinensis, Zelkova carpinifolia, Aesculus hippocastanum, Fraxinus excelsior, всего более 500 особей. Крона дерева состоит из двух принципиальных морфофункциональных частей: «скелета» и «кружева» кроны. Их функции, появление, развитие и время существования в кроне связаны с геометрическим пространством ветвей. Существование этих побеговых комплексов в кроне основано на разных пространственно-временных принципах. В результате многолетних наблюдений выделены типы первичного и вторичного «кружева» кроны, в составе первичного «кружева» выделены две подгруппы. Исследованы особенности развития ветвей деревьев в онтогенезе. На уровне дерева в целом предлагается рассматривать весь комплекс «кружева» кроны, как пример математической модели «стоячая волна» (солитон).

The crowns of trees of virginal and generative ontogenetic state of seven species of deciduous plants were studied: Ulmus glabra, Ulmus minor, Celtis sinensis, Zelkova carpinifolia, Aesculus hippocastanum, Fraxinus excelsior, in total more than 500 individuals. A crown of a tree consists of two principal morphofunctional parts: the “skeleton” and the “lace” of the crown. Their functions, appearance, development and time of existence in the crown are related to the geometric space of branches. The presence of these shoot complexes in the crown is based on different spatial and temporal principles. As a result of long-term observations, the types of primary and secondary “lace” of the crown have been identified, including two subgroups of the primary “lace”. The peculiarities of the development of tree branches in ontogenesis have been investigated. At the level of a tree as a whole, it is proposed to consider the entire complex of the crown “lace” as an example of the mathematical model “standing wave” (soliton).
Фенологические особенности и разнообразие окраски околоцветника Iris pumila L. и I. scariosa Willd. ex Link на Южном Урале
Authors: Крюкова А.В. , Абрамова Л.М.
Published: December 2024

Представлены результаты изучения сезонного ритма развития в условиях культуры двух редких видов рода Iris L.: Iris pumila L. и I. scariosa Willd. ex Link. Установлено, что в условиях Башкирского Предуралья исследуемые виды достигают генеративной фазы развития и плодоносят. Фенологические фазы у I. scariosa зависят от условий года вегетации, но в меньшей степени, чем у I. pumila, поскольку его цветение происходит в более поздние сроки. Цветение одного цветка I. pumila продолжается от 4 до 6 дней, всей группы наблюдаемых растений – в среднем 12 дней. Длительность цветения одного цветка I. scariosa составляет от 3 до 5 дней. Средний период цветения группы растений – 7 дней. Также исследована изменчивость окраски околоцветников в природных ценопопуляциях обоих видов на Южном Урале (Республика Башкортостан и Оренбургская область). У I. pumila в десяти ценопопуляциях выявлено 30 форм окраски, из которых в наиболее крупных ценопопуляциях одновременно встречается 10–12; в северных районах преобладают фиолетовоцветковые растения, южнее произрастает больше желтоцветковых. У I. scariosa отмечено 11 форм с близким (6–7) числом колеров околоцветника в двух исследованных ценопопуляциях, преобладает фиолетовая форма окраски.

The article presents the study results of the seasonal development in culture of the two rare species of the genus Iris L., i.e. Iris pumila L. and I. scariosa Willd. ex Link. In the Bashkir Cis-Urals, the studied species reached the generative phase of development and bore fruit. Because of the later onset of the flowering period, the phenological phases of I. scariosa depended on the growing season conditions to a lesser extent than those of I. pumila. Blooming of one I. pumila and one I. scariosa Willd. ex Link flower lasted –6 days and 3–5 days, respectively, whereas the flowering of the entire study group of I. pumila and I. scariosa plants – 12 and 7 days on average. Colour variability of perianth in natural cenopopulations of both species in the Southern Urals (the Republic of Bashkortostan and Orenburg Oblast) was investigated as well. We identified 30 colour forms in ten cenopopulations of I. pumila, 10–12 of which were concurrently recorded in the largest ones. Violet-flowered plants dominated in the northern regions, while yellow-flowered in the south. In the two studied coenotic populations, I. scariosa had 11 forms with a similar (6–7) number of perianth colors, where violet prevailed.
Social Innovations: The Result of Humanitarian Knowledge and Modern Technology Synthesis
Authors: Shumeyko Marina V.
Published: December 2024

The increasing role of social innovations in modern society is studied. Theoretical approaches to defining the essence of social innovations and to their classification are analysed. Particular attention is paid to the problem of interdependence of social and technological innovations, as well as the use of digital technology potential in the frame of forming socially oriented innovative solutions. In this context, the features of digital social innovations and key areas of their practical use are studied.
Land Management is the Basis for Organisation of the Rational Land Use
Authors: Usova Aleksandra G. , Patlataya Irina N.
Published: December 2024

Numerous studies on the qualitative condition of the land resources indicate that constantly increasing anthropogenic pressure causes enlargement of the area of degraded lands. The paper investigates land management as the basis for organising the rational land use, its implementation will foster the optimal use of land resources, improve the environmental situation and increase the economic efficiency of agricultural production.
Features of the Documentation Approval Procedure on Territorial Planning a Linear Facility Placement
Authors: Tikhonova Kseniya V. , Gladkova Viktoriya V.
Published: December 2024

The article studies the problem of planning and land surveying projects’ approval procedure for the purpose of placement the linear facilities. Its relevance is induced by the high complexity and large volume of work performed. The present study is aimed at finding the possible ways to optimize and improve the documentation approval procedure on territorial planning. For this purpose, technical specifications of the engineering structures affecting the features of documentation approval procedure have been determined, and information on the timeline and the order of going through the approval procedure at various state government bodies having the power in the field of control and
management of the territories and for which the documentation on the territorial planning is being prepared was analysed.
Studien zur narrativen Technik des Dionysios von Halikarnass
Authors: Hähnel Caroline
Published: December 2024

Die Studie bietet eine umfassende Analyse der lange Zeit unterschätzten und nur wenig untersuchten Darstellungsweise in den Antiquitates Romanae des Dionysios von Halikarnass. Hierbei liegt der Schwerpunkt auf den Büchern zur Königszeit, in denen drei wesentliche erzählerische Merkmale besonders hervortreten: die Schaffung von enargeia, das heißt von Anschaulichkeit, die Verwendung von Reden und die Gestaltung von Frauenfiguren, welchen für die römische Frühgeschichte eine wichtige Rolle zugeschrieben wurde. Diese drei Charakteristika stehen in enger Wechselwirkung mit dem Ziel der kulturellen Vermittlung zwischen Griechen und Römern, das Dionysios sich mit seinem Geschichtswerk gesetzt hat.
Joseph Resch als Bühnenautor
Authors: Kofler Wolfgang , Wirthensohn Simon , Zathammer Stefan
Published: December 2024

In der neulateinischen Forschung wurden in den letzten Jahren vermehrt Versuche unternommen, das lange Zeit kaum beachtete Schultheater des 18. Jahrhunderts aufzuarbeiten. In dieser Gattung lassen sich nämlich gerade in der Zeit des Rückzugs des Lateinischen aus dem literarischen Diskurs interessante Transformationsprozesse beobachten. Das dramatische Werk des in der alten Südtiroler Bischofsstadt Brixen tätigen Weltgeistlichen Joseph Resch (1716-1782) bietet Einblicke in derartige Wandlungsphänomene: Es wurzelt einerseits in der humanistischen Schultheatertradition der Frühen Neuzeit, weist anderseits aber durch Charakteristika wie den verstärkten Einbezug der Muttersprache, den Rückgriff auf weltliche Stoffe und die Verwendung aufklärerischer Motive darüber hinaus. Der vorliegende Band stellt die erste weiterführende wissenschaftliche Auseinandersetzung mit den Dramen dieses Autors dar und bietet zugleich Informationen zu ihrem kultur- und literarhistorischen Entstehungskontext.
The evolution of internal
managerial control in Romania: Challenges,
progress, and future directions
Authors: Udrescu Lucia-Maria
Published: December 2024

Despite its reputation for objectivity, accounting has long been shaped by gender biases, with women historically facing significant barriers to entry
and advancement. Through the analysis of key studies, this paper explores how gender has been used as a lens to critique and assess the profession’s structure,
particularly its exclusionary practices and persistent inequalities. Major themes
include the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles, the impact of gender stereotypes, and the profession’s resistance to change. This paper examines the evolution of gender research in accounting from 1970 to 2020, highlighting
the contributions to understanding the profession’s social and organizational
dynamics. By synthesizing decades of research, this paper underscores the importance of gender-focused scholarship in accounting, calling for continued
efforts to address disparities and promote equity within the field.
A buen amigo, buen abrigo. Capital social y estratificación en México
Authors: Solís Patricio
Published: December 2024

En este trabajo se analiza el papel del capital social en el proceso de estratificación social en México mediante datos sobre la extensión, jerarquía y diversidad del capital social al que acceden las personas. Se examina en qué medida las condiciones sociales de origen y la escolaridad condicionan el acceso a este capital social, así como la asociación entre capital social y destinos socioeconómicos. Los resultados indican que, además de los determinantes de primer orden, como el nivel socioeconómico de la familia de origen y la escolaridad, el acceso al capital social debe ser considerado como un relevante factor asociado a los destinos socioeconómicos de las personas en México.
Sobre políticas sociales de empleo: discusiones en torno a la noción de “primer empleo” y sus configuraciones
Authors: Cena Rebeca , Bongiovanni Paula
Published: December 2024

En este artículo, nos proponemos realizar un análisis de las políticas sociales con componente de empleo, desde las percepciones de la población receptora. A partir de un análisis sobre este tipo de intervenciones estatales se ha identificado que poseen el objetivo explícito de acompañar “las primeras experiencias laborales” junto con el pago de un “incentivo económico” y capacitaciones para adquirir herramientas y conocimientos propicios para sus prácticas laborales. Esta serie de objetivos dialoga con las percepciones y experiencias que posee la población receptora respecto a el paso por una política social de empleo. En el marco de un proyecto de investigación colectivo, se trabaja con entrevistas realizadas a receptores estatales, agentes estatales y documentos vinculados a este tipo de intervenciones en una localidad del interior cordobés. Se observa que en su carácter configurador de la realidad que poseen las políticas sociales dialogan con determinadas sociabilidades que traman una particular experiencia en torno a “los planes”, el “salario” y las vinculaciones con el “sector socioproductivo”.
Estimation and mapping of runoff potential under different land use and land cover conditions in the semiarid region of Brazil
Authors: De Souza Silva Izaias , Pereira Evangelista Jaqueline , Carreiro Gabriela Alves , Costa de Oliveira Ulisses , Silva Eduardo Cesar da
Published: December 2024

The Curve Number method is one of the most widely used methods for estimating runoff potential from rainfall events in watershed. In this study, the Curve Number parameter was estimated, spatialized, analyzed and discussed under different land cover and land use conditions. The study area is the Riacho da Consulta watershed, located in the state of Bahia,Semiarid region of Brazil. Land use and land cover data, slope data and spatial data about pedology of the study area were used. The results showed that the Riacho da Consulta watershed has an average Curve Number of 79, evidencing a watershed with high runoff potential, where areas of very high Curve Number are strongly related to land use and land cover, emphasizing the importance of conservation practices.
O Caso dos Mergulhadores Miskitos (Lemoth Morris e outros) v. Honduras
Authors: Silva Neto Nelson Martins da
Published: December 2024

O presente artigo busca analisar quais as repercussões da sentença Caso dos Mergulhadores Miskitos (Lemoth Morris e outros) v. Honduras na jurisprudência da Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos, no que tange à temática Empresas e Direitos Humanos e a aplicação dos Princípios Orientadores da Organização das Nações Unidas sobre Empresas e Direitos Humanos, por meio da análise de casos posteriores àquela sentença. A partir dos julgados que também fizeram referência a essa matéria, verificamos que a jurisprudência da Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos não apresentou evolução significativa no tema, mas que sua contínua apreciação tem o condão de estimular avanços nos Estados-Parte da Convenção Americana de Direitos Humanos.
Socio-musical Identities in Mexico City: Heavy Metal
Authors: Ramírez Paredes Juan Rogelio
Published: December 2024

This essay attempts to establish heavy metal’s social traits as a socio-musical identity. To do this, the author delves deeply into the genre’s historical origins and its strictly musical character. He then establishes a conceptual basis that allows us to understand metal-heads as a collecti-ve subject, that is, what has created their social listening sense. Finally, he reconstructs the history of the elements that make up the fan base as a socio-musical identity in Mexico City.
Reflections on an Articulated Design of the Economic-Political Metropolitan Study and the Analysis of Local Social Reproduction in the Puebla-Tlaxcala Valley
Authors: Pérez Munoz Sergio Alejandro
Published: December 2024

This essay focuses on making the process of urbanization-metropolitani-zation of the Puebla-Tlaxcaltec Valley intelligible. It does this both on a macro-regional level and in the sphere of the daily lives of those living there. Thus, the author deals with the general process of the valley’s ur-banization, the theoretical crosscutting issues that, from the standpoint of Marxist political economy and the sociology of social reproduction, turn this into an object of knowledge, and the methodological configurations appropriate for doing so.
Participatory Budget and Citizens’ Empowerment in Mexico City
Authors: Ochoa Tinoco Cuauhtémoc , Méndez Bahena Benjamín , Maldonado Garnica José
Published: December 2024

Nine participatory budget (Spanish acronym PP) polling processes in Mexico City’s 1,800 territorial units ended with works and services mostly induced by the authorities, with scant participation by the public, without building identity or social fabric, and with limited appropriation of the participatory mechanism. This article’s general objective is to analyze the relationship between participation and citizen empowerment in par-ticipatory budgets, considering limiting factors and obstacles, and those that promote and strengthen these two processes. Based on a detailed study of five relevant experiences, using document analysis, newspaper coverage, interviews, and ethnography to characterize the cases, the authors identified the conditions and factors that produced the resulting projects; at the same time, they explored the spaces and formal processes that restrict citizen participation and inhibit empowerment. Illustrating strengths and weaknesses enhanced our knowledge of the difficulties faced in Mexico City before the 2019 reform and may help advance the debate to improve participatory budgets’ implementation in the years ahead.
Cinema’s Influence on Young University Students’ Appropriation of Values
Authors: Torres Estrada Beatriz Teresa
Published: December 2024

Today, easy access to cinematic productions in any of its forms (movie houses, television, streaming platforms) has allowed people to have at their fingertips all manner of content, allowing them to mold their per-spective on reality and begin to move through life with the values and anti-values they see in films. This is why this research analyzes the influence cinema has on appropriating values in one sector of the pop-ulation
Critical Reflections on Exchange and Rational Choice Theories in Sociology
Authors: Ramírez Paredes Juan Rogelio
Published: December 2024

This article reflects on the perspectives of exchange and rational choice theories in sociology as intellectual explanations. The essay is divided in three parts: one historical, one theoretical, and one epistemological. The first establishes some prominent features of the situation surrounding the emergence of these approaches, which helps us understand their historical and ideological matrix. The second examines their conceptual and methodological elements and their core theoretical positions, iden-tifying some of their inconsistencies and virtues. In the third, the author identifies some of their underlying epistemological premises and the pla-ce they occupy in the history of enduring ideas, with the goal of better understanding their limitations and reach.
Variation in noun phrase anaphora: null objects
and direct object pronouns
Authors: Flores Morales Laura Melany
Published: December 2024

"This paper presents quantitative results on the variation between the presence of direct object clitics —lo(s) and la(s)— and their omission —null object or zero anaphora— when the antecedent is a noun phrase in the monolingual Spanish of Mexico City from a variationist perspective. The set of variables analyzed is related to the features of the nominal antecedent. As will be shown, this variety of Spanish shows a reduction in the restrictions for the use of the null object. Keywords: monolingual Spanish; dialectal variation; accusative clitics; zero anaphora; variationist sociolinguistics."
The personal pronouns yo and tú in the oral interaction of Chinese Spanish-speaking learners
Authors: Liu Muzi , Cuba Vega Lidia Ester , Guerrero Hidalgo Maritza
Published: December 2024

"The objective of this article is to characterize the use of the personal pronouns yo and tú in the oral interaction of a sample of Sino-speaking learners, in which difficulties have been observed in its use. The method to access the required information was class observation, from which samples of use (sometimes anomalous) of the pronouns under study were obtained. We consider that these results will contribute to the understanding of the phenomenon, which - in turn - will allow for theoretical and practical reflections that contribute to the improvement of the teaching-learning of Spanish in Sino-speakers.Keywords: grammar; communicative exchange; Mandarin; linguistic distance; pronominal subject"
Santayana’s theory of truth: Moving from logic to realism
Authors: Ebead Said Aly , Zaghloul Sabrin , Smida Nizar , Jemal Bassem
Published: December 2024

What is “truth”? This is the main philosophical question that many of the contemporary philosophical theories (e.g., consistency theory, correspondence theory, semiotics, and pragmatism) tried to investigate over the past decades. However, these theories mostly approached “truth” from logical and epistemological perspectives. On the other hand, Santayana’s theory of truth embarks in a different direction. His perspective was laid out in his book “The Realm of Truth”, which is considered one of the parts of his seminal work “The Realms of Being”. Santayana's theory of truth founded on the “critical realism” to which he belongs, and thus his approach was “realistic” or “ontological”. The novelty of Santayana's theory of truth is that it brings the “theory of truth” out of the fields of logic, epistemology, and philosophies of language, and into the field of being, ontology, or the realm of lived experience. In this paper we introduce an analytical and critical account of Santayana's theory of truth, and its moving from logic to realism.
Impact of investors on the development of health and hospitality tourism in Kosovo
Authors: Dreshaj Kushtrim , Dreshaj Fatmire Shala , Krasniqi Sali
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of investors on the development of health and hospitality tourism in Kosovo. The study involved 50 investors from various hotel and healthcare companies. The guerrilla method was used for the methodology of this study. In this study, a semi-standardized instrument was used which measures the impact of investors in the development of health and hospitality tourism. The findings of this study have shown that there is a significant correlation between the investments made by investors and the development of health and hospitality tourism in Kosovo. Also, from the findings of the study, we understand that the male gender achieves a higher average of investments than the female gender in health and hotel tourism in Kosovo than the female gender. Finally, the findings of this study and the practical significance of these findings are discussed and recommendations are given regarding the findings of the study.
Developing a lean construction quality management framework for prefabricated buildings projects in China: A structural equation modeling approach
Authors: Kang Xiaonuo , Jhun Kam Kenn , Kamarazaly Myzatul Aishah
Published: December 2024

This study sought an innovative quality management framework for Chinese Prefabricated Buildings (PB) projects. The framework combines TQM, QSP, Reconstruction Engineering, Six Sigma (6Σ), Quality Cost Management, and Quality Diagnosis Theories. A quantitative assessment of a representative sample of Chinese PB projects and advanced statistical analysis using Structural Equation Modeling supported the framework, indicating an excellent model fit (CFI = 0.92, TLI = 0.90, RMSEA = 0.06). The study significantly advances quality management and industrialized building techniques, but it also emphasizes the necessity for ongoing research, innovation, and information exchange to address the changing problems and opportunities in this dynamic area. In addition, this study’s findings and recommendations can help construction stakeholders improve quality performance, reduce construction workload and cost, minimize defects, boost customer satisfaction, boost productivity and efficiency in PB projects, and boost the Chinese construction industry’s growth and competitiveness.
Work-life balance, Green Human Resource Management, and employee performance: Empirical study of a Malaysian service company
Authors: Shawal Nurul Syamsinar , Omar Muhamad Khalil , Achim Nur’ain , Munir Rosintansafinas
Published: December 2024

Green Human Resource Management (HRM) is considered an emerging field of management that evaluates and ensures green performance and outcomes in organizations. In today’s dynamic business environment, work-life balance has become one of the key issues faced by many employees all over the world. Maintaining work-life balance is an issue increasingly recognized as of strategic importance to the organization and significance to employees. In doing so, the present study introduced independent and dependent variables to explain the underlying mechanisms of green HRM and work-life balance and its impact on employee performance. A total of 90 employees of the calibration services company have completed a set of questionnaires through Google Forms to provide data for the analysis. This study is using census method as one of the best probability sampling techniques to be used it’s a systematic method that collects and records the data about the members of the population and is suitable when the case-intensive study is required or the area is limited. This study has adopted the quantitative method in this research as the method allows the researcher to focus on the research. The data were analyzed through SPSS which facilitates descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regressions. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses in this research. The findings showed that green HRM and work-life balance were the significant variables influencing employee performance in the study. In addition, the significance of the study included providing new knowledge from the theoretical perspective, obtaining a better understanding of the importance of green HRM and work-life balance from the perspective of employee performance, and contributing to the efforts made by the government to improve the probability of green culture in organizational and balancing professional life and family life employment of employees through policies from the perspective of the government. Lastly, recommendations for employers, employees, government, and future research are made to improve employee performance.
Fostering sustainable innovative development of agriculture: The example of taxation reform in Kazakhstan
Authors: Karymsakova Zhanar , Kalykova Bakhyt , Aitkhozhayeva Gulsim , Madiyev Galizhan , Akhmetov Kulmukhanbet , Ismailova Aigul
Published: December 2024

The aim of this paper is to develop a methodology for determining the size of the unified land tax in agriculture based on the results of the economic assessment of agricultural land to form the foundation of a new effective system of macroeconomic instruments for state regulation of the innovative development of the agro-industrial complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan. There were used gatherings of facts and summaries, induction and deduction, analysis and synthesis, historical and logical, normative, comparison, index and modeling methods in the research. The article provides an overview of various scholarly perspectives on the challenges and strategies for improving the tax system. The base rates of the unified land tax per hectare of arable land have been calculated to establish equal conditions for all land users. This unified land tax rate is expected to encourage the efficient utilization of land resources and enable the optimization of production structure. The article addresses avenues for improving water management relations in agriculture, aimed at fostering a shared interest and creating incentives for adopting innovative technologies in both agriculture and the water management sector. An essential condition for achieving the effective functioning of Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex is its transformation to an innovative development model. This necessitates the development and application of a new system of macroeconomic tools for its implementation, aimed at creating a favorable environment for entrepreneurial development.
Enhancing secure access through time-stamped password analysis: Implications for infrastructure and policy development
Authors: Shakir Mohanaad , Shannaq Boumedyen , Ali Oualid , Bani-Ismail Basel
Published: December 2024

The proposed research work encompasses implications for infrastructure particularly the cybersecurity as an essential in soft infrastructure, and policy making particularly on secure access management of infrastructure governance. In this study, we introduce a novel parameter focusing on the timestamp duration of password entry, enhancing the algorithm titled EPSBalgorithmv01 with seven parameters. The proposed parameter incorporates an analysis of the historical time spent by users entering their passwords, employing ARIMA for processing. To assess the efficacy of the updated algorithm, we developed a simulator and employed a multi-experimental approach. The evaluation utilized a test dataset comprising 617 authentic records from 111 individuals within a selected company spanning from 2017 to 2022. Our findings reveal significant advancements in EPSBalgorithmv01 compared to its predecessor namely EPSBalgorithmv00. While EPSBalgorithmv00 struggled with a recognition rate of 28.00% and a precision of 71.171, EPSBalgorithmv01 exhibited a recognition rate of 17% with a precision of 82.882%. Despite a decrease in recognition rate, EPSBalgorithmv01 demonstrates a notable improvement of approximately 14% over EPSBalgorithmv00.
Research on influence factors and countermeasures of higher education development in the Greater Bay Area (GBA)
Authors: Huang Baoli , Li Yalin , Hu Siyao , Guo Jiayi , Diao Wenjing
Published: December 2024

Under the background of economic globalization and the rapid development of science and technology, the development of higher education (HE) has undergone profound changes. Nowadays, in order to increase the international competitiveness, training international talents has become the primary task of universities and HE institutions. Therefore, taking Shenzhen as an example, the research takes quantitative method to study how the educational resources in the society affect the school from a macro perspective, and the micro perspective of students, teachers and schools, studying the impact on the development of universities. Through in-depth analysis of the integration of educational resources, the results show that multilingual library resource, and other three factors followed, are critical factors in the development of HE. And then, this study puts forward corresponding countermeasures and suggestions after discussion, aiming to provide strategic insights to enhance the quality and international competitiveness of HE in the GBA, especially in the construction of multilingual library resources (MLR), international exchange platform (IEP), sufficient and diverse laboratory facilities (SDLF), and rich academic resources (RAR). Thus, the research narrows the gap in this field to some extent.
Potential of Optical Sensors for Predicting Winter Wheat Yield Through Variable-Rate Nitrogen Application
Authors: Stanković Nikola , Kostić Marko , Ljubičić Nataša , Kitić Goran , Stevanović Nevena , Buđen Maša
Published: December 2024

The main lever of precision agriculture is technology that provides a better understanding of the agro-ecological conditions, enables decision-making based on facts and natural laws, and facilitates precise implementation of practices based on local specificities. One of the key elements of plant production is nitrogen (N), which is traditionally applied as mineral fertilizer in large quantities. Optimizing nitrogen input is one of the priorities in precision agriculture, not only for its importance in the plant food chain but also for its environmental impact. This study investigated the potential of two optical sensors, GreenSeeker and Plant-O-Meter, in predicting nitrogen supply during the 2021-2022 growing season. The experimental material in this study included two wheat varieties, subjected to different nitrogen application rates. The objective was to estimate the potential of using NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) measurements of wheat canopy, which are indicators of plant status, and to analyze correlations between these values and final wheat yield. GreenSeeker and Plant-O-Meter sensors, which emit light at precise wavelengths and measure plant reflectance, were used for monitoring plant status and NDVI measurements. The results showed a strong correlation between the NDVI values measured by both sensors. However, this relationship decreased during the fully ripe stage due to physiological changes in the wheat plants. The correlation between NDVI values and grain yield differed significantly between the evaluated sensors. Additional correlation analyses between NDVI measurements and yield indicated differences associated with wheat varieties, indicating that the varieties responded differently to environmental conditions. This study aligns with current agricultural approaches and contributes to more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Future Prospects of Labour Productivity in Algerian Agriculture: A 2030 Outlook
Authors: Zemri Bouazza Elamine , Gassem Mohammed Fouad
Published: December 2024

The primary objective of this study was to forecast the labour productivity in Algeria's agricultural sector by the year 2030 using the seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average (SARIMA) model. Quarterly data spanning from the first quarter of 1991 to the fourth quarter of 2021 were analyzed, identifying the SARIMA model (1, 1, 1) x (1, 1, 1, 4) as the most suitable for capturing seasonal variations and accurately fitting the historical data. The methodology utilized Python 3.11.5 for data processing and modelling, thus enabling a comprehensive analysis of the trends and patterns in Algerian agricultural labour productivity. The results obtained demonstrate robust and steady growth in the Algerian agricultural labour productivity attributable to advancements in farming techniques, technological innovations, and evolving market conditions. These findings highlight the critical role of accurate forecasting in effective policy-making and resource allocation. By providing insights into future productivity trends, the research supports the development of strategies aimed at enhancing the resilience and sustainability of the agricultural sector, particularly in the face of challenges posed by climate change and geopolitical tensions. The conclusion underscores the importance of leveraging predictive models such as SARIMA in informing agricultural policies and ensuring the long-term food security and economic stability in Algeria.
Panel Analysis of Relationship Between Sales and Profitability of Crop Production Companies in the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Dakić Stojanka , Nuševa Daniela , Peštović Kristina , Ilić Teodora , Tica Nedeljko , Jakšić Dejan
Published: December 2024

This paper presents the research on factors influencing profitability of crop production companies in the Republic of Serbia. The research is based on 416 observations of financial statements of crop production companies during the period 2008–2023. The analysis was conducted using panel data models. Profitability was measured by return on assets, while the independent factors examined included: size, leverage, sales growth and current ratio. The findings reveal that although crop production companies in the Republic of Serbia have an average positive profitability rate, the level remains low. Furthermore, the results indicate that sales growth has a positive and significant impact on profitability, while the current ratio and size have a negative and significant effect. The results of the study are significant for a wide range of stakeholders, including managers, owners and regulatory bodies, as the results indicate the profile of crop production companies that can be used for improving profitability and fostering sustainable growth and development.
Development of an adolescent coping model in seasonal flood-prone areas: a qualitative feasibility study
Authors: Niman Susanti , Mustikasari  , Daulima Novy Helena Catharina , Gayatri Dewi
Published: December 2024

Objective

The aim is to develop and verify the feasibility of an adolescent coping model in seasonal flood-prone areas. This coping model supports mental health nurses’ practical application to adolescents in flood-prone areas.

Methods

We developed the adolescent coping model based on the processes established in three integrated theories: self-care management for vulnerable populations, coping approaches, and coping with disaster. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 participants to explore their perspectives and experiences with flood disasters. We used purposeful sampling for maximum diversity. Data were collected through face-to-face, in-depth interviews. Data were transcribed verbatim, followed by qualitative content analysis. The coping model of adolescents in flood-prone areas was analyzed qualitatively and inductively from the viewpoint of acceptability.

Results

The following five categories were identified: (1) coping process post-disaster; (2) coping approach; (3) community power; (4) vulnerability; and (5) self-potential. These domains formed a model for coping model adolescents in seasonal flood-prone areas. Accordingly, our findings showed that the model could be practical for mental health community nursing.

Conclusions

Mental health nurses can use the coping model for disaster mental health nursing in adolescents in flood-prone areas. The application of this model will help adolescents increase self-efficacy.
Critical care nurses and their clinical reasoning for customizing monitor alarms: a mixed-method study
Authors: Nakhal Mohamad Al , Fawaz Mirna , Khabaz Karim , Rayan Ahmad , Hani Salam Bani , ALBashtawy Mohammed
Published: December 2024

Objective

To explore the clinical rationale of critical care nurses for personalizing monitor alarms. One of the most crucial jobs assigned to critical care nurses is monitoring patients’ physiological indicators and carrying out the necessary associated interventions. Successful use of equipment in the nursing practice environment will be improved by a thorough understanding of the nurse’s approach to alarm configuration.

Methods

A mixed-method design integrating quantitative and qualitative components was used. The sample of this study recruited a convenience sample of 60 nurses who have worked in critical care areas. This study took place at Lebanese American University Medical Center Rizk Hospital, utilizing a semi-structured interview with participants.

Results

The study demonstrated the high incidence of nuisance alarms and the desensitization of critical care nurses to vital ones. According to the nurses, frequent false alarms and a shortage of staff are the 2 main causes of alarm desensitization. Age was significantly associated with the perception of Smart alarms, according to the data (P = 0.03). Four interconnected themes and subcategories that reflect the clinical reasoning process for alarm customization were developed as a result of the study’s qualitative component: (1) unit alarm environment; (2) nursing style; (3) motivation to customize; and (4) clinical and technological customization.

Conclusions

According to this study, nurses believe that alarms are valuable. However, a qualitative analysis of the experiences revealed that customization has been severely limited since the healthcare team depends on nurses to complete these tasks independently. Additionally, a staffing shortage and lack of technical training at the start of placement have also hindered customization.
Multilevel Investigation of Leadership Prototype Perception: Political Behavior in Relation to Effectiveness and Trust
Authors: Arslan Aykut , Yener Serdar , Korkmaz Fatma , Erogul Murat Sakir
Published: December 2024

Background/Purpose

Empirical evidence suggests that a leader’s political skills may act as a moderator that might decrease the effect of prototypicality’s impact on trust and on leadership effectiveness. The study investigated leading political skills as second-level regulatory variables in connection to leader effectiveness and trust with the purpose of testing a cross-level moderated mediation model within a traditionally collectivist culture like Turkey in efforts to contextualize and expand understanding of leadership prototype perception.

Methods

A total of 442 service sector employees and 28 executive managers were interviewed. Two surveys in two separate time periods were conducted. Multilevel path analysis was used to evaluate the hypotheses.

Results

The findings suggest that there is a strong and significant impact of leader prototypicality on leadership effectiveness and a direct impact on trust. Results indicate that leaders who are trusted by their subordinates are perceived as more effective in their leadership roles. Lower levels of trust from subordinates are negatively associated with leader effectiveness.

Conclusion

If leaders cannot provide their followers a contextualized sense of empowerment and development, they are perceived to not provide high levels of emotional trust. Therefore, there is greater need for multilevel contextualized studies taking account of collective, two-sided, embedded experiences within groups.