bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CİNAYƏT MÜHAKİMƏ İCRAATI ZAMANI SÜBUTETMƏDƏ ƏMƏLİYYAT-AХTARIŞ FƏALİYYƏTİ NƏTİCƏLƏRİNDƏN İSTİFADƏ EDİLMƏSİNİN KRİMİNALİSTİK ASPEKTLƏRİ
Authors:   Police Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, MAHMUDOV Allahverdi
Published: September 2024

The article discusses the issues of using the results of operational investigative activities in criminal proceedings as evidence in criminal cases. The opinions of scientists on the importance and necessity of using the resources of operational investigative activities in proving are analyzed. The methods of obtaining the results of operational investigative activities from the standpoint of criminal procedural knowledge of their epistemological essence are investigated. The conclusions obtained as a result of the study may be of interest to theorists and practitioners of criminal justice.
NORMATİV XARAKTERLİ AKTLAR VƏ QEYRİ-NORMATİV HÜQUQİ AKTLAR
Authors:   Baku State University, TURABOVA Sümbül
Published: September 2024

It is noted in the article that a common feature that is characteristic of normative acts and non-normative legal acts is that they are adopted according to the relevant normative act and it is necessary to refer to its corresponding norm. The author notes that the fact of recognition at the legislative level the “acts of a normative character” is the first step towards the recognition of alternative sources of law in the national law system. It is argued that the presence of the property of “specificity (one-time)” in non-normative legal acts and the absence of such a characteristic in acts of a normative character is the main criterion for delimiting such acts from individual legal acts. In accordance with the author’s approach, only within the framework of the classification of law enforcement acts in the Republic of Azerbaijan into “law enforcement acts of the highest category” and “law enforcement acts of the lowest category” it is possible to clearly determine the place of acts of normative character.
CİNAYƏTLƏRİN AÇILMASINDA VƏ ARAŞDIRILMASINDA RƏQƏMSAL KRİMİNALİSTİKANIN TƏTBİQİ VƏ ONUN İNKİŞAF PERSPEKTİVLƏRİ
Authors:   Police Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, İSAQOV Rasim
Published: September 2024

This article reveals the dryness of development and the prospects of digital forensics. Particular attention is paid to the content of digital forensics, a collection of traces of digital offenses and models for comparative research, the purpose of digital expertise, as well as tactics of conducting follow-up activities and follow-up actions.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS SELECTION IN BUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Authors:   Master of Engineering Management, Department of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, USA, Yahia Abul Kashem Mohammad , Rahman Dr. Md. Mokhlesur ,   Professor, Civil Engineering Department, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET) Gazipur. Bangladesh, Shahjalal Mohammad ,   Master in Industrial Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Texas, USA, Morshed ASM ,   Master of Engineering Management, Department of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Texas, USA
Published: September 2024

This systematic review explores the selection and utilization of sustainable materials in building design and construction, emphasizing their environmental, economic, and social impacts. The review follows the PRISMA guidelines, identifying 50 relevant studies published between 2010 and 2023. The findings highlight that sustainable materials, including recycled steel, bamboo, and low-carbon concrete, significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and resource depletion compared to traditional materials. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) proved crucial in evaluating these environmental benefits. Economically, although the initial costs of sustainable materials are often higher, their long-term financial advantages—such as reduced operational costs, energy savings, and lower maintenance expenses—make them viable investments. Market trends indicate that growing demand is gradually lowering the costs of these materials. Socially, sustainable materials improve indoor air quality, reduce the health risks associated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and enhance occupant well-being, promoting community engagement by supporting local economies. Despite these benefits, challenges remain, particularly regarding the availability and cost of sustainable materials in developing regions. The review concludes that overcoming these barriers requires continued technological advancements, government incentives, and more robust regulatory frameworks to accelerate the adoption of sustainable building practices. Overall, the review emphasizes the critical role of sustainable materials in addressing climate change, promoting economic sustainability, and fostering social inclusivity in construction while underscoring the need for global efforts to support the transition towards eco-friendly and resilient built environments.
Újabb hazai kísérlet a civil szervezetek perindítási jogának korlátozására környezeti ügyekben
Authors: Pánovics Attila
Published: September 2024

Széles körben elismert, hogy az állampolgárok és szervezeteik meghatározó szerepet játszanak a környezeti politikában, és a társadalmi részvétel hatékonyan csökkentheti a környezeti szabályozás végrehajtási hiányosságait. Az 1998-ban elfogadott Aarhusi Egyezmény és az uniós jog is előírja, hogy az egyének és a környezetvédő szervezetek számára garantálni kell az igazságszolgáltatáshoz való hozzáférést környezeti ügyekben, ami magában foglalja a perindítási jogot a nyilvánosság azon tagjai számára, akiket közvetlenül érint a környezeti jog megsértése. A tanulmány a magyar bírói gyakorlatra összpontosítva mutatja be, hogy milyen súlyos kihívásokkal kerülhetnek szembe a környezetvédő szervezetek, mikor a perindítási jogukat szeretnék gyakorolni a magyar bíróságok előtti környezeti ügyekben.
Perceived Parenting Styles and Body Dissatisfaction among Women
Authors: Ayesha Shahid Sheikh  , Tazvin Ijaz  , Sara Zaheer
Published: September 2024

This research paper explores the relationship between perceived parenting styles and body dissatisfaction. It is based on a study conducted on adult women (N=308) to explore the relationship between both the variables. Stratified sampling was used to collect data and women belonging to different occupations were included in the study. The Body Dissatisfaction Scale (BDSS), (Tariq & Ijaz, 2010) and Perceived Parenting Styles (PPSS), (Anwar & Ijaz, 2010) were used in the study. The results of the study indicate that controlling parenting style of both mother and father lead to higher body dissatisfaction among women as compared to nurturing parenting style. A significant relationship among higher education and higher body dissatisfaction was also found as the results revealed that women with less education were less dissatisfied with their bodies. There was a significant difference among the body dissatisfaction of both working and non-working women.
Perceived Parental Criticism Exacerbate Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder Ameliorated by Self-Control in Young Adults
Authors: Asma Anwar  , Ahmed Bilal
Published: September 2024

This study investigated the relationship between perceived parental criticism (PPC) and symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) attenuated by self-control (SC) in young adults. A convenient sample of 139 women and 111 men (N = 250), university students, with an age range of 19 to 30 years (M = 21.34, SD = 1.81) were asked to complete Family Emotional Involvement and Criticism Scale (FEICS, Shields et al., 1992), Brief Self-control Scale (Brief SCS, Tangney et al., 2004), and Borderline Personality Inventory Cut-20 (BPI Cut-20, Leichsenring, 1999). Mediation analyses revealed that PPC did not predict symptoms of BPD directly, however, PPC indirectly did squelch BPD symptoms through SC; PPC negatively and significantly predicted SC, and SC also negatively and significantly predicted BPD symptoms. We will discuss these relationships in clinical contexts where therapy could alter SC in people to reduce their BPD symptoms and perceived parental criticisms.
L’échec de l’aventure électorale de Léon Daudet et de l’Action française : « délivrance » ou humiliation ?
Authors: Schmidt-Trimborn Anne-Catherine
Published: September 2024

Ce chapitre a pour objet d’appréhender les raisons, les modalités, les enjeux et les perceptions contrastées de la fin du mandat législatif de Léon Daudet et, plus globalement, de la fin de l’expérience électorale de l’Action française. La « sortie politique » de 1924-1925 est liée à une succession d’échecs électoraux pour les membres de l’Action française mais aussi, et peut-être surtout, pour Léon Daudet. Ces échecs ont des conséquences ambivalentes pour le mouvement. Ils mettent un terme à une influence majeure sur le jeu politique parlementaire (influence incarnée par Léon Daudet) mais ils permettent aussi l’apogée d’un militantisme maurrassien renouant avec la radicalité politique.
MERGER AND ACQUISITION IN INDIAN BANKING SECTOR: IMPACT ON ECONOMIC VARIABLES
Authors:   Department of Commerce and Management, (WISDOM) Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, India., Chahar Preeti , Bangur Ruchi Maheshawari
Published: September 2024

In this study, we looked at how mergers and acquisitions affect important parts of the Indian economy. We wanted to see what happens to things like Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), jobs, and how well the combined banks do. When banks merge, one of them usually becomes much bigger. Let's break it down - "merger" and "acquisition" are two types of corporate unions. The companies getting stuff are called "acquiring companies" or "bidders," while those being taken over are the "target companies." Right now, more mergers and acquisitions are happening, but it's not clear if it's because the economy is doing better. NPAs are a bit better, but that's about it. Many bank workers think mergers are bad for their jobs because the people who own the banks want to limit how many employees there are. Banks that merged or got acquired are cutting jobs every year. The data shows that big Indian banks choosing to grow through mergers seem to be making good choices in organizing their staff better. Not many studies have looked at how mergers affect jobs, so it's important to check recent mergers of public sector banks. This analysis aims to find both good and bad effects of these mergers, giving us more understanding.
Renal Denervation: An Answer to Resistant Hypertension
Authors: Singh Balbir
Published: September 2024

Arterial hypertension stands as a primary global contributor to cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and renal ailments, along with heightened mortality rates. Despite the safety and efficacy of pharmacotherapy in reducing blood pressure (BP) and cardiovascular risk, adequate BP management remains elusive, and mortality rates due to elevated BP continue to rise steadily. To address challenges such as medication non-adherence and low persistence rates, research has explored device-based interventions. Among these, catheter-based renal denervation (RDN) has undergone extensive examination over the past 15 years. This contemporary review article outlines the rationale behind RDN, evaluates existing evidence, offers recommendations for a safe procedure, elaborates a case done by us, and discusses RDN's position in current guidelines and clinical practice.
Spot the Diagnosis
Authors: Shukla Anju
Published: September 2024

Foetus papyraceus is a rare complication of twin pregnancy where one twin dies in the early second trimester, and the dead foetus is retained for at least 10 weeks. During this time, the deceased foetus becomes compressed between the uterine wall and the membrane of the surviving twin. The absorption of amniotic fluid leads to a mummified, parchment-like appearance of the retained foetus.1 An intrauterine diagnosis of foetus papyraceus is warranted because it can lead to morbidity and mortality of both the surviving foetus and the mother.
A Single-Center Experience of Robotic- Assisted Spine Surgery of 150 cases: Analysis of Screw Accuracy, Superior Facet Joint Violation
Authors: Girdhar Puneet
Published: September 2024

Objective: As technology advances and allows for even more efficiency and precision, it is anticipated that robot-assisted spine surgery will become more and more prevalent in the future. In the realm of spine surgery, we discuss our preliminary experiences with the Excelsius GPS® spine surgical robot and its role in improving patient safety. Methods: At our facility, 150 patients had robot-assisted Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF). The demographic information, radiation exposure, cranial facet joint violation, and pedicle screw accuracy were assessed. Pedicle screw accuracy was evaluated using the Gertzbein-Robbins classification, whereas facet joint violation was evaluated using the Yson classification. Results: 150 patients received robotic help for the placement of 696 screws in all. With robotic aid, we discovered the accuracy to be 98.27% and facet joint violation rates of 17% & 0% for grades 1 & 2 respectively. Radiation exposure for patients was significantly higher than that of healthcare personnel, (10.57±3.605 vs 1.35±0.425 mSv P<0.00001). Conclusion: Robotic spine surgery may reduce human error—such as tremors and fatigue—that may occur during traditional open spine procedures. Robotic surgery offers three-dimensional views and navigation technology and may be used to improve accuracy, lower issues, and raise patient safety.
Our Primary Closure Operative Technique for Pilonidal Sinus - A Recurrence-Free Procedure
Authors: Nigam Vinod Kumar
Published: September 2024

Objective: The current study was done to find a method of closed operative technique for pilonidal sinus with minimum or no recurrence as the recurrence after pilonidal sinus surgery is the main reason of concern and anxiety to both the patient as well as the surgeon. Methods: Our method of primary closure after complete excision of the pilonidal sinus is easy, simple, and devoid of any recurrence. Although our method differs in the procedural steps from other well-known primary closure techniques like Z-plasty and the Karydakis surgery, the objective remains the same: to reduce recurrence and complications. Results: No recurrence or major complications were noticed. Conclusion: Robotic spine surgery may reduce human error—such as tremors and fatigue—that may occur during traditional open spine procedures. Robotic surgery offers three-dimensional views and navigation technology and may be used to improve accuracy, lower issues, and raise patient safety. Conclusion: Our method for treating pilonidal sinus is a primary closure technique that addresses all factors responsible for recurrence after surgery, including dead space, tension on the suture line, deep natal cleft, hematoma formation, infection, abscess formation, and obesity.
ENZYME-ASSISTED EXTRACTION OF TRITERPENOID AND PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS FROM Rubus alceaefolius Poir LEAVES
Authors: Tran Chi Hai  , Mai Tien Hung  , Chu Thi Nga  , Dang Thi Thuy Nga  , Nghiem Minh Tri  , Trinh Dinh Anh Minh  , Do Thi Thuy Van  , Phan Van Man  , Pham Thi Huu Hanh
Published: September 2024

The leaves of Rubus alceaefolius Poir primarily consist of phenolic and triterpenoid compounds, which possess a variety of biological activities beneficial to human health. This research aimed to explore the impact of enzyme-assisted extraction conditions on the recovery of triterpenoid and phenolic compounds from Rubus alceaefolius Poir leaves. Factors considered in the enzymatic treatment process with Viscozyme L cellulase included the solid-to-water ratio (1:15-1:45 w/v), enzyme concentration (0.5-3.5%), temperature (40-60 °C), and extraction duration (30-180 min). The results suggested that the optimal conditions for the enzymatic extraction of triterpenoid and phenolic compounds were a 2.5% enzyme concentration, a 1:35 (w/v) solid-to-solvent ratio, an incubation temperature of 50 °C, and an extraction time of 120 minutes. Under these conditions, the highest amounts of total triterpenoids and phenolics obtained were 231.45 mg UA/g and 9.13 mg GAE/g, respectively. GC-MS analysis identified 17 constituents that potentially contribute to antioxidant potency. Furthermore, the findings showed that the enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE) technique was more efficient in extracting total phenolics and triterpenoids compared to conventional maceration extraction.
OPTIMIZATION OF SWITCHED RELUCTANCE MOTOR BASED ON QUASI-NEWTON METHOD
Authors: Le Luong Huong Thao  , Nguyen Thi Bich Hau
Published: September 2024

Optimization for electrical machines is widely developed to achieve high performance. In this paper, a numerical optimization for switched reluctance machine design based on the Quasi-Newton method has been investigated. The geometrical parameters of the machine are firstly optimized to enhance the mean torque and torque density, this static torque is analyzed by two-dimensional finite element simulation and is considered a key constraint in the optimization program. Finally, the electromagnetic characteristics of the optimal switched reluctance machine including static torque, and magnetic flux density are given and evaluated. The effectiveness of the proposed method has verified for switched reluctance machines by the simulation using MATLAB plus Finite Element Method Magnetics (FEMM) software.
“YER HISOBOT” AVTOMATLASHTIRILGAN AXBOROT TIZIMI ORQALI YER HISOBINI YURITISH
Authors: Turayev Ruhiddin , Tashbayeva Hulkaroy
Published: September 2024

This article describes the automated information system “Land Report” in modern land accounting, its importance and mechanism of operation, as well as its advantages in modern land accounting
UCHUVCHISIZ UCHISH QURILMALARIDAN FOYDALANIB QISHLOQ XO‘JALIGI, GEODEZIYA VA KARTOGRAFIYA SOHALARIDAGI AMALIY ISHLARNI TAKOMILLASHTIRISH
Authors: Mirzayev Abdusattorxo‘ja , Safayev Sanjarbek
Published: September 2024

Сегодня геодезические измерения и картографические работы выполняются группами инженеров. В настоящее время высшей целью является создание топографических карт регионов высокого разрешения и достижение низких цен на услуги. Проведение данных работ в горной и горной местности со сложным рельефом приводит к большим затратам на техническое обслуживание из-за больших трудовых, временных и финансовых затрат. Учитывая это, в нашей статье рассматриваются ортофотопланы и топографические карты с использованием дронов с практической работой быстрыми, простыми и удобными методами.
ПОСЛОВИЦЫ И ПОГОВОРКИ СO CХОЖИМ ЗНАЧЕНИЕМ В РУССКОМ И УЗБЕКСКОМ ЯЗЫКАХ И ОБЩНОСТЬ НАРОДНОЙ МУДРОСТИ
Authors: Курбанбаева Мунаввара
Published: September 2024

Proverbs and sayings are the spiritual property not only of a nation, but of all mankind. It is desirable to study them comparatively not only in Russian and Uzbek, but also in many other languages. Also, their wide use and teaching in the educational process, first of all, starting with similar proverbs, sayings and expressions, will lead to further increase of interest and passion for the language being studied in foreign language students.
The Earliest Cut-to-Shape Tunic in Israel from the Early Islamic Period
Site at Naḥal ‘Omer
Authors:   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Shamir Orit ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Baginski Aliza ,   Israel Antiquities
                        Authority, Porat
Published: September 2024

In 1983, 1988, and 1991, excavations were carried out on the the eastern
bank of Nahal ʻOmer (License No. A-1842/1991-1; map ref. 216824/494885). The
excavations, undertaken by the Israel Antiquities Authority, were directed
by Y. Israel and D. Nahlieli. The excavation yielded the remains of a small
village from the Early Islamic period. J. Ben-Michael wrote the report, O.
Shamir and A. Baginski studied the textiles and A. Lester studied the
jewelry.
YÖNETİM UYGULAMALARI AÇISINDAN YÖNETİCİ Mİ? LİDER Mİ? LİDER-YÖNETİCİ Mİ? KAVRAMSAL BİR ÇERÇEVE
Authors: Taner Derya
Published: September 2024

Yönetim uygulamaları açısından yönetici mi? lider mi? lider-yönetici mi? kavramsal bir çerçeve isimli çalışmada bilhassa; lider ve yönetici kavramlarına ait tüm pozitif özellikleri içinde barındıran lider-yönetici kavramının yönetimler açısından önemine dikkat çekilmektedir. Çalışma dahilinde yönetim uygulamalarının gerçekleşebilmesi açısından başrollerde olan yöneticiler, liderler, yönetim uygulamalarının daha başarılı gerçekleşebilmesini sağlayan lider-yöneticiler ayrıntılı olarak ele alınmaktadır. Çalışmada; bir örgüt yönetiminin başarısı açısından en mühim olgu yönetici midir, lider midir ya da lider-yönetici midir, temel sorusuna cevap aranmaktadır. Bununla birlikte çalışma dahilinde bir örgütün başarılı olması açısından bir yönetici formu var mıdır sorusuna da cevap aranmaktadır. Bu anlamda çalışma sonunda elde edilen temel bulgu, her ne kadar yöneticilerinde liderlerinde kendine has pozitif özellikleri olsa da değişen ve gelişen dünya şartları göz önüne alındığında, lider-yöneticilerin devamlı olarak değişimi takip etmesi ya da iletişimden beslenmesi gibi sebeplerle yöneticilere ve liderlere nazaran daha fazla tercih edilebilir olduğu şeklindedir. Ayrıca bir yöneticinin noksanlıklarının farkına vararak bu noksanlıklarını giderme şartı ile bir lider-yönetici olabileceği yine çalışma sonucunda görülen temel noktalardandır ve burada önemli olan bu noksanlıkların güzel biçimde tamamlanabilmesidir.
O ENSINO DA ARTE COMO INSTRUMENTO DE APRENDIZAGEM NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Bersanetti Gabriela Mariano , Busolin Alessandra Castro , Paes Kelly Cristina  Alves , Rivera Edilene Maria
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo apresenta uma reflexão sobre o ensino da arte como motivador da criatividade em sala de aula desde a educação infantil, primeira etapa da Educação Básica, atendendo crianças de zero a três anos na creche, e de quatro a cinco anos na pré-escola, bem como e sua contribuição no processo de ensino e aprendizagem, que proporciona a valorização da capacidade e a importância do ensino da arte desde os primeiros anos escolares como prática pedagógica, a exploração do imaginário como um elemento lúdico e o desenvolvimento do educando. Este artigo é norteado em um estudo bibliográfico sobre a temática do estudo da arte, buscando suporte teórico metodológico, objetivando contribuir para que os alunos tenham uma proposta de ação pautada nos valores éticos, morais afetivos através do ensino da arte. O educador deve promover esse elo entre os envolvidos, focando no desenvolvimento da criança articulando esse cenário, mostrando formas de convivência que tornam possível a cidadania e o pleno desenvolvimento do ser humano. Ainda neste trabalho serão abordados o universo construído através da arte para contribuir para a aprendizagem.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA MUSICALIZAÇÃO NA EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL
Authors: Gonçalves Jane Cristina Kammer de Camargo , Sperandio Maria José , Moraes Natália Cristina Octávio de
Published: September 2024

O estudo buscou discutir a importância da musicalização no contexto do ensino aprendizagem no ensino infantil. A prática da linguagem musical como instrumento de inclusão social e ampliação da qualidade de vida, já existentes, dos docentes e discentes, além da perspectiva interdisciplinar oferecida pela linguagem musical que facilmente se liga a qualquer área do conhecimento. Este estudo analisa a relevância da Música na Educação Infantil, através da aplicação da Lei 11.769/2008 nas Escolas Brasileiras A educação musical propriamente dita situa-se para lá de toda a aplicação instrumental e refere-se aos elementos fundamentais da música: sentido rítmico, ouvido musical, sentido melódico, nomes das notas, graus da escala, improvisação, conhecimentos harmônicos, pode começar desde a idade de três ou quatro anos, se o educador dispõe de um material auditivo numeroso e variado, põe em contribuição, além deste material, as canções infantis e os exercícios, rítmicos corporais. O estudo foi desenvolvido através de revisão da literatura.
PARTICIPAÇÃO DAS COMUNIDADES LOCAIS NA GESTÃO DE QUEIMADAS DESCONTROLADAS NO DISTRITO DE CHIÚRE, NORTE DE MOÇAMBIQUE
Authors: Máquina Dalmildo Agostinho , Silva Adérito Jeremias Vicente da , Costa Amorim António da , Lâmina Famindo , Uacherequele Sataca Omar
Published: September 2024

Os números e frequência de incêndios em áreas florestais associado a queima sem controle e sem finalidade precisa estão aumentando em muitas partes do mundo. Este cenário afeta milhões de hectares de florestas em todo o mundo, incluindo Moçambique. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar a participação das comunidades na gestão de queimadas descontroladas no Posto Administrativo de Ocua (PAO). A metodologia deste estudo constituiu em entrevistas semiestruturadas e inquéritos por questionários a 92 habitantes em três comunidades, distribuídos da seguinte forma: 29 na comunidade de Ocua sede, 41 na comunidade de Samora Machel e 22 na comunidade de Mahipa. Os dados qualitativos e quantitativos foram processados pelo Software IBM SPSS versão 25 e Microsoft Excel 2013. Os resultados mostram que as causas das queimadas descontroladas no PAO estão relacionadas com práticas de atividades agrícolas impróprias, caça, exploração de carvão, renovação de campos de pasto e apicultura. Os procedimentos tomados pelas famílias das comunidades do PAO, antes da realização da queima são a realização de aceiros, observância das condições meteorológicas, aviso aos régulos e chefes das aldeias e as autoridades distritais. Existe uma parte que não segue nenhum procedimento para a realização da queima do material combustível nos seus campos. Contudo, as principais formas de gestão de queimadas descontroladas incluem: controlo que é feito pela parte dos régulos e chefes das aldeias, restrição das florestas locais, necessitando duma autorização prévia e a realização da prática de agricultura sem uso do fogo.
MÉTODOS DE TRATAMENTO DE ESGOTO E GESTÃO DE SUBPRODUTOS: UMA PERSPECTIVA INTEGRADA PARA EFICIÊNCIA AMBIENTAL
Authors: Costa Marcos Aurélio de Azeredo , Rodrigues Reginaldo Antunes , Silva Ricardo Batista da , Ferreira Marcos Gomes Pinto
Published: September 2024

Review the scientific literature regarding sewage treatment methods, generated waste, and by-productsThis is a literature review, the data collection was conducted from February to March 2024, using the SciELO database, prioritizing articles in Portuguese, published in the last 5 years. Diversified sewage treatment methods, such as activated sludge, MBR, MBBR, Nereda, RAFA, and UASB, exhibit varying efficiencies and environmental impacts. Activated sludge, despite being effective, requires energy and human monitoring. MBR, with its variants, employs bioprocesses and membranes for high-quality treatment, albeit with high initial costs. MBBR uses suspended biofilms and bio media, promoting compactness and stability. The Nereda technology is sustainable, operating under aerobic conditions and eliminating the need for chemicals. RAFA and UASB are anaerobic methods, producing biogas. Waste includes sludge, wastewater, chemical effluents, and gases, regulated by environmental standards. Sludge can be transformed into biosolids for agricultural benefits, adhering to specific criteria. Biogas production contributes to energy efficiency, emphasizing the importance of environmental and regulatory considerations in the sewage treatment process. The integrated approach of various sewage treatment methods not only promotes efficient pollutant removal but also underscores the importance of sustainable management of by-products, such as biosolids and biogas, to ensure environmentally responsible practices and energy efficiency.
SERVI-E: A MOEDA DIGITAL DO SERVIDOR PÚBLICO
Authors: Nascimento Alexandre
Published: September 2024

The evolution of digital technologies has led to significant changes in the financial sector, resulting in the emergence of new forms of currency and payment. This article explores the concept of Servi-e, a digital currency created specifically for public servants. It examines the context in which this currency arises, its potential benefits and challenges, and the expected impact on public administration and the lives of civil servants. The study uses a qualitative approach based on literature review and data analysis
Innovative Agrifood Supply Chain Network:Leading to traditional, "back to the future" foods
Authors: Sakali P.C. , Skalkos D.
Published: September 2024

The agrifood sector is faced with major challenges that arise from changes in the sector's economic and non- economic environments, to changes in consumers' lifestyles, from global increases in food consumption, to diminishing production base and now days from the not stable political and economic situation and the continuous global economic deceleration of growth. The challenges cannot be met by any individual enterprise but it requires concerted actions and coordination of initiatives within an effective food chain management. By utilizing basic concepts of innovation management techniques (IMTs), and developing an innovative management (M.I.) process we have applied innovation in two enterprises of the same traditional food chain for a three year period and evaluated the results based on the 12 different parameters developed by the innovation radar. The results show that the applied methodology had a major impact to the growth of both companies and the upgrade of their innovation capacity. In terms of the impact of the methodology within the food chain itself the success is evaluated based on the new, innovative, "BACK TO THE FUTURE" foods which were developed and promoted in the market by these companies and their close collaboration. Thus, we have developed a useful and valuable innovation practical tool available to managers of companies and to policy makers which can be used effectively for local development and regional growth of the agri food sector. Further research applying the methodology in agri food chains of other sectors such as dairy, meat etc., in bigger companies in the traditional and non-traditional sector is required in order to better evaluate its validity and effectiveness.
Sustainable wine supply chain and entrepreneurship. The exploitation of by-products in a waste management process
Authors: Malindretos G. , Tsiboukas K. , Argyropoulou-Konstantaki S.
Published: September 2024

The sustainability issue has been acknowledged as a universal contemporary challenge within an entirely new, unprecedented and irreversible global economic, social, cultural and physical contemporary environment. Critical role plays the interdisciplinary Supply Chain Management (SCM) and its advance to sustainable SCM and more recently to green SCM. The field of sustainability in the wine industry appears as a breeding ground for the development of multidisciplinary collaborations, as well as for the application of innovative practices in the framework of entrepreneurship, in both forward and reverse agrifood chains. In such a context, this paper studies the exploitation of the opportunities derived from the wine production and waste management, within the totally new business, economic, social and physical environment. More specifically, it presents a start-up business plan conducted by Agricultural University in collaboration with the Harokopio University of Athens, Greece; it regards a wine waste management company in the island of Crete, Greece, highlighting the transformation of challenges to opportunities for innovation to more efficient use of by-products and wastes. It is noticed that this industry has shown historically exceptional innovative capability and flexibility, for climate privileged quality products in East Mediterranean region. The conclusions and recommendations drawn in this study, provide useful insights and directions for future research that are expected to enrich the available knowhow in the wine industry which is particularly suitable for research on sustainability and in any way, must proceed to commitment for protecting the environment. The empirical case study in the island of Crete is expected to facilitate the attempts to transform the crisis to continuing sustainability performance of wine industry under contemporary world market conditions, along with potential broader managerial implications towards environmental protection and strengthening the social consensus through further future research.
In search of value drivers in mergers and acquisitions: The Nordic evidence
Authors: Rose C. , Sorheim D. , Lerkerod M.
Published: September 2024

The international literature on M&As is extensive, but surprisingly little evidence exists for the Nordic countries. This article attempts to fill the gap by studying 184 merger announcements from 1995 to 2014. Our findings differ in a number of ways. First, we extend the current literature since we find that diversifying acquisitions generate a higher bidder abnormal return compared with focused transactions. A possible explanation is that in diversifying acquisitions acquirers overpay for target firms within their core industry because they overestimate operational synergies. The managerial implication is that the notion of core business should not restrict diversified value-enhancing M&As. Secondly, we find evidence that bidder abnormal returns depend not on the method of payment. The implication is that bidders may have more flexibility with regard to the financing of deals in the Nordic countries, because the acquirer's managers do not have to take into account any negative market reactions with regard to the payment method. Thirdly, we explore the relationship between cash flows and abnormal returns. Our results confirm current literature since we find that low-valued bidders with excessive free cash flows experience negative returns prior to an announcement. Furthermore, our results imply that a bidder company must be able convincingly to justify an acquisition to the market by communicating the presence of a sound and coherent integration plan.
Mediation - Moderation mechanism between the relationship of corporate social responsibility and employees' promotive voice behavior
Authors: Memon K.R. , Ooi S.K. , Khalid S. , Ghani B.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this article is to explore the impact of corporate social responsibility on employees' promotive voice behavior through the mediation-moderation mechanism within the framework of a developing country. This is an empirical study, administered through two self-reported questionnaires. Employees of 25 manufacturing units of Pakistan are the source of data collection for this research. Data analysis was performed using SEM through SMART PLS 3. The results show a positive role of CSR for the development of employees' promotive voice behavior through indirect mechanism. The employees get psychologically empowered through organizational trust developed as a result of corporate CSR activities. Further, the employees were found to be inclined more towards the activities of personal care, concern and safety (through organizational justice used as moderator) for the development and enhancement of psychological empowerment leading towards voice behavior. The findings of the study contribute to the literature on corporate social responsibility and provide practical implications. Further, the study persuades practitioners to practice new ways of conveying the feelings of care, concern and safety, which, in turn, increase employees' psychological empowerment.
Effects of Time Pressure on the Amount of Information Acquired
Authors: Letmathe P. , Noll E.
Published: September 2024

We tested the influence of time pressure and to what extent time pressure interacts with the contextual factors ("payoff scheme" and "level of costs for information that can be acquired") in three laboratory experiments. Participants had to decide how many pieces of information they wanted to purchase non-sequentially in order to make a decision under uncertainty. Our findings indicate that under time pressure, individuals acquire less information. Moreover, while we found no effect of time pressure with a negative payoff scheme, higher levels of information costs suppress the willingness to acquire information.
Contemporary CSR Model: Conceptualization, Scale Development, and Validation to Measure Consumer Perceptions
Authors: https://orcid.org/ K.S.D.S. , Abbasi M.A. , Abbasi G.A , Amran A. , Ahmed E.R.
Published: September 2024

The objectives of this article are twofold. The first objective is to review three CSR models to propose a new contemporary model of CSR, representing the significant commitments and practices organisations should undertake in their quest to become socially responsible. The second objective is to develop and validate a new CSR scale to measure consumer perceptions of organizations' CSR performance-based Drawing on Carroll's CSR, Vissers' CSR 2.0 models, and the Bursa Malaysia CSR framework, the research proposes a conceptual framework. A CSR scale was developed and validated through a large-scale empirical study measuring consumer perceptions involving 909 respondents from Malaysia. The CSR scale items were tested and validated via exploratory factor analysis and reliability analysis. As a result, the new CSR model consisted of six main dimensions representing key CSR commitments, and a 27 item CSR scale was validated. The conceptual framework adds value by providing managers and policymakers with a new way of looking at CSR holistically and comprehensively, enabling the development of effective CSR initiatives and strategies. In addition, the contemporary scale provides a reliable and valid instrument to measure consumers' perceptions of their CSR initiatives.
Aspects of Human Capital Management and Employee Job Performance: The Mediation Role of Employee Engagement
Authors: Desta A.G. , Tadesse W.M. , Mulusew W.B.
Published: September 2024

This study examined the effect of selected aspects of human capital management on employee job performance and the mediating role of employee engagement in the Ethiopian banking sector. This study reports the responses of 426 respondents from twelve banking institutions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, drawing on the social exchange theory and the resource-based view theory. This study is structured using a quantitative approach, with stratified and convenient sampling techniques. Structural equation modeling with AMOS was used to test the hypothesized relationships. The results revealed that aspects of human capital management, namely knowledge accessibility, learning capacity, workforce optimization, leadership practice, and career advancement, positively relate to employee job performance. Moreover, the results of bias-corrected bootstrapping iteration revealed that employee engagement partially mediates this relationship between aspects of human capital management and employee job performance. The limitations and future research implications are discussed.
Developing a performance measurement system for public research centres
Authors: Agostino D. , Arena M. , Azzone G. , Dal Molin M. , Masella C.
Published: September 2024

This study aims at developing a performance measurement system (PMS) for research and development (R&D) activities carried out by public research centres. Public research institutions are characterized by multiple stakeholders with different needs, and the management of R&D activities requires balancing the multiple goals of different stakeholders. This characteristic is a key issue in the process of construction of the PMS. Empirical evidence is provided by an Italian public research centre, where the researchers carried out a project aimed to develop a PMS following action research principles. This project gave the possibility to researchers to interact with different stakeholders and integrate their different information needs in a comprehensive set of key performance indicators (KPIs). As a result, multidimensional framework for measuring R&D performance in a public research centre is proposed and a set of Key Performance Indicators is developed, suggesting implications for academics and practitioners.
Differences on the image of Brazil in external markets according to consumers' age, gender, knowledge about the country and country of residence
Authors: Guina F. , Giraldi J.
Published: September 2024

A country's image could be managed to give greater value to products from that country, while making the country more attractive to investors and more desirable as a tourism destination. Considering two important gaps in the literature on country image (discrepant results on the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on the image of a country and few studies on the image of Brazil), this paper's objective is to check for differences on Brazil image according to the following consumers' characteristics: age, gender, knowledge about Brazil and country of residence. A quantitative survey was distributed to 380 respondents from four European countries: Germany, Ireland, England and France. This study concluded that beliefs about countries may differ according to the degree of perceived similarity with a given country and to certain demographic issues, and respondents that had better evaluations on Brazil's image were: young, men, with a high level of knowledge about Brazil and from France. Moreover, aspects related to communication, distribution and differentiation of Brazilian products were those that received the worst evaluation by consumers participating in the survey, which indicates the need for greater investments from both the Brazilian government and the private sector in communicating and promoting Brazilian products abroad.
Some NP-complete Edge Packing and Partitioning Problems in Planar Graphs
Authors: Yang Jed
Published: September 2024

Graph packing and partitioning problems have been studied in many contexts, including from the algorithmic complexity perspective. Consider the packing problem of determining whether a graph contains a spanning tree and a cycle that do not share edges. Bernáth and Király proved that this decision problem is NP-complete and asked if the same result holds when restricting to planar graphs. Similarly, they showed that the packing problem with a spanning tree and a path between two distinguished vertices is NP-complete. They also established the NP-completeness of the partitioning problem of determining whether the edge set of a graph can be partitioned into a spanning tree and a (not-necessarily spanning) tree. We prove that all three problems remain NP-complete even when restricted to planar graphs.
A Pebbling Game on Powers of Paths
Authors: Isaak Garth , Prudente Matthew
Published: September 2024

Two Player Graph Pebbling is an extension of graph pebbling. Players Mover and Defender use pebbling moves, the act of removing two pebbles from one vertex and placing one pebble on an adjacent vertex, to win. If a specified vertex has a pebble on it, then Mover wins. If a specified vertex is pebble-free and there are no more valid pebbling moves, then Defender wins. The Two-Player Pebbling Number of a graph G, η(G), is the minimum m such that for every arrangement of m pebbles and for any specified vertex, Mover can win. We specify the winning player for powers of a path.
Big Two and n-Card Poker Probablities
Authors: Wu Brian , Wu Chai Wah
Published: September 2024

Between the poker hands of straight, flush, and full house, which hand is more common? In standard 5-card poker, the order from most common to least common is straight, flush, full house. The same order is true for 7-card poker such as Texas hold'em. However, is the same true for n-card poker for larger n? We study the probability of obtaining these various hands for n-card poker for various values of n≥5. In particular, we derive closed expressions for the probabilities of flush, straight and full house and show that the probability of a flush is less than a straight when n≤11, and is more than a straight when n>11. Similarly, we show that the probability of a full house is less than a straight when n≤19, and is more than a straight when n>19. This means that for games such as Big Two where the ordering of 13-card hands depends on the ordering in 5-card poker, the rank ordering does not follow the occurrence probability ordering, contrary to what intuition suggests.
Navigating the Complexities of Perinatal Loss with Expressive Arts Therapy
Authors: Pahl Nelson
Published: September 2024

Perinatal loss, encompassing miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion, is a complex and multifaceted experience that presents significant challenges for those affected. Despite the growing emphasis on grieving rituals and proactive involvement with affected families, the mental health treatment field has only recently begun to explore the potential benefits of expressive arts therapy in supporting individuals and families through the bereavement process. This paper reviews research suggesting that expressive arts therapy, a holistic approach that utilizes various creative modalities, can facilitate emotional expression, self-awareness, and healing in the context of perinatal loss. By providing a non-verbal means of emotional expression,fostering a sense of community, and promoting empowerment, expressive arts therapy can help navigate the complexities of perinatal bereavement, ultimately promoting healing and strengthening the parent-child bond, even in the face of tragedy.
Understanding the Hidden Drivers of Unethical Decisions
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: September 2024

This article examines the psychological factors that can drive unethical behavior in workplace settings. The article explores how desires for small wins and social validation, overconfidence bias, and rationalizations of unethical pro-social behavior can undermine integrity. It discusses how these cognitive distortions and motivations contributed to escalating issues like fabricated metrics and regulatory non-compliance in various companies. To address these tendencies, the article recommends that leaders clearly communicate ethical guidelines, model adherence to standards consistently, establish a just culture of accountability and learning, and emphasize integrity as a non-negotiable priority above short-term outcomes. By understanding and mitigating these hidden drivers, the article suggests executives can foster an organizational culture grounded in principled decision-making.