bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Os sentidos do trabalho na perspectiva dos alunos e professores dos cursos técnicos integrado e subsequente da rede estadual de ensino
Authors: Veiga da Silva Marilene , Gonçalves Brasileiro Beatriz
Published: August 2024

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar os sentidos do trabalho a partir da perspectiva dos professores e jovens que ingressam nos cursos técnicos de Ensino Médio da Rede Estadual de Educação, levando-se em conta seus anseios, suas inquietações, suas expectativas e vivências com o mundo do trabalho. Como marco teórico, esta investigação abordou pesquisas sobre o sentido do trabalho, observando como ele é significado segundo diferentes categorias de trabalhadores e/ou diferentes contextos sociais. Metodologicamente, desenvolveu-se uma pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa, utilizando pesquisa bibliográfica e coleta de dados por meio de questionários. Entre os sujeitos da pesquisa, encontram-se os docentes e alunos de duas escolas estaduais do município de Ubá (MG). A coleta de dados realizada por meio da aplicação de questionários aos estudantes, docentes e gestores. A pesquisa contou com a participação de 33 alunos, 8 professores e 5 gestores e os resultados mostraram que o sentido do trabalho, entre os estudantes, se vê mesclado com outras preocupações, como mercado de trabalho, emprego, profissão, dentre outros, revelando um universo de preocupações, expectativas e, mesmo, angústias, que fazem parte da formação dos estudantes frente ao universo do trabalho.
era da desinformação e a oferta de educação midiática para pessoas idosas
Authors: Souza Janaina Silva , Silva Marcia Maria , Braz Ruth Maria Mariani
Published: August 2024

Observando os adventos do envelhecimento populacional e o fenômeno da desinformação, tivemos como objetivo averiguar o impacto da desinformação na população idosa. Realizamos uma pesquisa de opinião com pessoas idosas. Efetuamos também uma pesquisa a respeito dos dispositivos legais voltados à proteção da população idosa contra os impactos da desinformação. Além disso, realizamos um levantamento em sites das universidades públicas sobre programas de universidade aberta à terceira idade e iniciativas semelhantes com a oferta de educação midiática. A coleta dos dados ocorreu entre novembro e dezembro de 2023. Concluímos que, embora a legislação preconize a proteção das pessoas idosas contra possíveis prejuízos decorrentes de desinformação e preveja a  estratégias para que essa população seja amparada para lidar com as demandas do século XXI, há ainda muitas lacunas na provisão de recursos informativos, formativos e inclusivos, tendo em vista os impactos da desinformação aos quais esse grupo populacional está exposto.
mudanças no Ensino Médio na percepção de estudantes de escolas públicas do sul de Minas Gerais
Authors: Teixeira Karina , Souza Novais Maurício , Silva Ana Carolina , Carvalho Lopes Isabella , Ricardo da Silva Paulo
Published: August 2024

Iniciadas na primeira metade da década de 2010, as discussões envolvendo o Novo Ensino Médio (NEM) e a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) vêm sendo alvo de críticas e controvérsias, intensificadas a partir de 2017, com a promulgação das diretrizes para o NEM. Em 2022, tanto o NEM como a BNCC entraram em vigência, logo após um período de pandemia que afetou profundamente o contexto educacional e com impactos ainda não totalmente compreendidos. Neste sentido, no presente artigo, procuramos investigar as percepções de estudantes do Ensino Médio sobre as mudanças ocorridas nessa etapa de ensino, a partir de um questionário respondido por 81 estudantes de três escolas da rede pública estadual, situadas no sul de Minas Gerais. Os dados foram coletados no final do ano de 2022 e analisados por meio da Análise de Conteúdo. Observamos que os estudantes não compreendem totalmente as mudanças, citando principalmente o aumento de carga horária e de disciplinas, apontam que a escola tem tentado se organizar da melhor maneira, mas ainda existe grande confusão na gestão do currículo e no dia-a-dia escolar e as dificuldades de aprendizagem nas disciplinas tradicionais se mantêm e podem ser acentuadas pela diminuição da carga horária para essas disciplinas, o que torna ainda mais complexa a formação dos estudantes nesta etapa de ensino.
Обратные задачи геоакустики в мониторинговых системах
Authors: Хайретдинов М.С. , Шиманская Г.М.
Published: August 2024

Рассматривается проблема геомониторинга окружающей среды в связи с обнаружением и определением местоположения разного класса импульсных источников, несущих угрозу для окружающей социальной инфраструктуре. В качестве таких источников могут выступать различные карьерные и промышленные взрывы, падающие на землю отработанные ступени ракет при спутниковых запусках, космические тела и др., являющиеся мощными источниками сейсмических и акустических волн. В рамках обозначенной проблемы рассматриваются задачи, связанные с обнаружением и определением местоположения разного класса источников на основе регистрируемых от них сейсмических и акустических колебаний. Решение задачи рассматривается как совмещенной обратной задачи по исходным данным от сети пространственно распределенных датчиков с использованием кинематических характеристик в виде времен вступлений волн сейсмических и акустических волн. Проведён сравнительный анализ результатов численных и натурных экспериментов по решению задачи геолокации источников различными методами. Разработан соответствующий программный комплекс.
Services for Web-Publishing and Extraction of Fragments of Big Raster Data-sets
Authors: Hmelnov A.E.
Published: August 2024

To be able to conveniently work with large raster data-sets we have developed the MRG file format. In the article we consider the software tools developed to create and process the MRG files and the global DEMs and the other global raster data that we have collected and converted to MRG. To make the data available for non local users we have developed the WMS and WPS services for publishing MRG data. In the article we discuss some details of their implementation and usage.
Методика построения аналитической модели потребления природного газа
Authors: Башарина О. , Еделев А. , Фер Т.
Published: August 2024

Представлена методика построения математической модели на основе анализа данных временных рядов потребления природного газа на территории Евросоюза. Методика включает три основных этапа: предварительный анализ данных; построение тренд сезонной модели; оценка качества и точности модели. Использование методики продемонстрировано на примере и показывает хорошее качество и точность полученной аналитической модели
Разработка генератора платформенно-зависимой модели для системы проектирования виртуальных помощников
Authors: Допиро Н.
Published: August 2024

В данной статье будет рассмотрена разработка генератора платформенно-зависимой модели для системы проектирования виртуальных помощников на базе JUST AI c использованием платформы JAICP с помощью MDA подхода
Метод композиции сервисов обработки пространственных данных
Authors: Фёдоров Р.К.
Published: August 2024

Разработаны оригинальные эвристические алгоритмы и метод создания композиций сервисов, который в отличие от существующих методов проводит комплексный анализ метаданных, онтологий, экспертных знаний и статистики применения сервисов, что позволяет находить композиции сервисов на основе комбинации данных. Использование метода может значительно упростить работу пользователя и автоматизирует часто повторяющиеся его действия. В результате применения метода создания композиций опыт применения пользователем сервисов автоматически распространяется среди всех пользователей.
Синтаксический анализатор русского языка на основе данных морфологии: функциональный подход
Authors: Черкашин Е. , Свердлова Н. , Марьясова Е.
Published: August 2024

Задача исследования состоит в создании технологии синтаксического анализа предложений русского языка при помощи обработки морфологических данных слов из корпуса языка АОТ, функций-предикатов распознавания соответствия слов по грамматическим (синтаксическим) правилам, управляемого эвристическим переборным алгоритмом, реализованным на компилируемом функциональном языке программирования Haskell
Сегментация изображений документов при помощи глубоких нейронных сетей
Authors: Андрющенко В.С. , Михайлов А.А.
Published: August 2024

В статье рассматривается задача автоматического извлечения заголовков из электронных документов. Для решения этой задачи предлагается подход на основе моделей сегментации документов. В ходе исследования была проверена гипотеза о том, что преобразование изображений поможет улучшить качество модели, были собраны и подготовлены данные, а также произведено дообучение моделей нейронной сети.
Защита от атак c использованием омоглифов на модели NLP
Authors: Кузнецов А.А. , Михайлов А.А.
Published: August 2024

В статье рассматривается проблема атак на системы обработки естественного языка (NLP) с использованием визуально похожих символов — омоглифов. Омоглифы представляют собой графически идентичные или похожие символы, имеющие разное значение. В статье приводится анализ существующих методов защиты от таких атак и предлагается новый подход на основе модели T5, обученной под корректировку орфографических ошибок на английском языке.
Сравнение моделей Игрового Искусственного Интеллекта
Authors: Линявский А.
Published: August 2024

Рассматриваются существующие модели игрового искусственного интеллекта. Приведено краткое описание базовой реализации и работы моделей игрового искусственного интеллекта Finite State Machine (FSM), Behavior Tree, Utility AI, Goal Oriented Action Panner (GOAP), Hierarchical Task Network (HTN). Для каждой модели выделены положительный и отрицательные стороны разработки, дальнейшего поддержания и использования. Произведён анализ и сравнение со стороны рационального агента на основе описания базовой реализации каждой модели.
Среда программирования киберфизических систем в парадигме машин состояний
Authors: Чекан М.А.
Published: August 2024

Доклад посвящён среде визуального программирования, разработанной для национальной киберфизической платформы. Среда реализует визуальную парадигму на основе иерархических машин состояний и пиктографического языка, и тем самым служит связующим звеном между образовательными играми платформы «Берлога» и проектированием настоящих систем на основе микроэлектроники и программирования. Доклад описывает текущее состояние среды и перспективы дальнейшей разработки.
Средство мониторинга узлов системы управления сервис-ориентированными научными приложениями
Authors: Яковлев Д. , Воскобойников М. , Костромин Р.
Published: August 2024

В работе рассматривается архитектура программного средства, предназначенного для мониторинга (сбора, хранения и агрегирования ключевых метрик) производительности вычислительных узлов в гетерогенной распределенной вычислительной среде с целью предоставления актуальных метрик системе управления сервис-ориентированными научными приложениями. Полученные сведения позволяют снизить неопределенность при планировании вычислений, улучшить загрузку вычислительных узлов, а также сократить время проведения вычислительного эксперимента.
Peritoneostomia
Authors: Pratti Ferreira Amanda , Justo da Costa Christine , Alves Pio Maria Eduarda , Dos Santos Mageste Priscila , De Oliveira Gonçalves Rogério
Published: August 2024

Introdução: A peritoneostomia é uma técnica cirúrgica que consiste em deixar a cavidade abdominal aberta. É uma situação cada vez mais frequente em trauma e na cirurgia de emergência, e muitas vezes dessa forma que salvará a vida de pacientes graves. Historicamente, deixar o abdome “aberto” era considerado uma falha cirúrgica. Porém em 1983 percebeu-se que aumentava a sobrevida do pós-operatório 7% a 65% em casos de peritonite. Objetivo: Demonstrar a finalidade das técnicas de peritoneostomia, as indicações das mesmas, os principais tipos existentes e as complicações mediante ao processo cirúrgico. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica, nas bases de dados da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SCIELO) e Pubmed. Resultados: Através da pesquisa foram encontrados oito artigos que realizada as finalidades da técnica são drenar o material infeccioso, prevenir a SCA (Sídrome compartimental do abdomen), permitir controle visual das vísceras e preservar a parede abdominal. Sete trabalhos tem como indicações a realização da peritoneostomia: trauma grave (operação para controle de danos), edema peritoneal excessivo ocasionado pela síndrome compartimental, impossibilidade de eliminar e controlar o foco infeccioso, eliminação incompleta de debris necróticos, sepse abdominal com dano maciço e pancreatite aguda necrotizante. As principais técnicas de peritoneostomia são bolsa de Bogotá, curativo à vácuo, descolamento do tecido adiposo subcutâneo e tela de polipropileno e foram observados em cinco artigos. E em quatro artigos foi visto que dependendo do tipo utilizado podem ocorrer complicações como risco de eviscerações, infecções, fístulas, perda hídrica, calórica e eletrólitos. Conclusão: A peritoneostomia é uma arma importante no controle da infecção intra-abdominal, sendo um método com risco de complicações e ainda com mortalidade elevada não apenas imputada à utilização da peritoneostomia, mas também a complicações locais ou gerais devidas à gravidade dos pacientes. No entanto, ainda faltam estudos randomizados e controlados comparando estratégias diferentes para a condução do abdome aberto.
Variação Anatômica
Authors: Guimarães de Oliveira Juliano , Dias Ferreira Mônica , Guimarães Cunha Marcos
Published: August 2024

Introdução: A artéria braquial inicia-se na margem distal inferior do músculo redondo maior, distalmente à prega axilar posterior e termina na fosse cubital, colocando-se no plano mediano (DANGELO; FATTINI, 2007), ficando diante ao colo do rádio e sendo revestida pela aponeurose do músculo bíceps braquial. Situa-se anteriormente aos músculos tríceps braquial e braquial (MOORE; AGUR; DALLEY, 2013). No início de seu trajeto localiza-se medialmente ao úmero, onde suas pulsações são palpáveis no sulco bicipital medial, continua sua trajetória passando anteriormente à crista supraepicondilar medial e à tróclea do úmero (MOORE; AGUR; DALLEY, 2013). A nível da metade do braço o nervo mediano cruza-a anteriormente, vindo do contorno lateral para o medial (DANGELO; FATTINI, 2007 & MOORE; AGUR; DALLEY, 2013). Após a divisão da artéria braquial na fossa cubital, a artéria radial segue sobre o músculo braquiorradial indo em direção à face radial da articulação do carpo (PAULSEN; WASCHKE, 2012). A artéria radial avança cruzando o punho e passando pelo assoalho da tabaqueira anatômica, deixando o antebraço e chegando na mão (MOORE; AGUR; DALLEY, 2013). A artéria ulnar origina-se posteriormente ao músculo pronador redondo, assumindo posição adjascente ao nervo ulnar, abaixo da fossa cubital, seguindo por baixo do músculo flexor ulnar do carpo, indo em direção à face ulnar das articulações do carpo (PAULSEN; WASCHKE, 2012).
Development of Communication Skills in Physical Education Lessons
Authors: Bortnikova S.A. , Mogunova M.N. , Zhuzhukin N.V.
Published: August 2024

The authors of the article present the results of experimental work on the development of schoolchildren’s communica-tion skills through speech actions in a physical education lesson. Methodological techniques for the formation of com-municative universal educational actions are identifi ed, including the use of speech actions as a means of regulating the collective gaming activity of students.
Practice-Oriented Bachelor’s Degree Training for the sports and Tourism Industry at the University
Authors: Ivanov V.D.
Published: August 2024

The article deals with the problem of practice-oriented training of tourism bachelors, aimed at training spe-cialists based not only on the requirements of standards, but also based on the requirements of the sports and tourism sphere of labor, the labor market in the tourism industry. Educational standard 49.03.03 Recreation and sports and wellness tourism implies the need for direct integration of learning outcomes with the requirements of employers, compliance of educational programs with professional standards. At the same time, there are a number of diffi culties in training specialists in this fi eld at the undergraduate level. The main ones are the absence of a professional standard of the same name, the discrepancy between the requirements for the level of professional education of employees in the industry documents of the fi eld of sports and recreation tourism to the requirements formulated in the accepted professional standards. The article presents a practice-oriented model of bachelor’s degree training for the sports and wellness tourism industry at the university. The peculiarity of the model is the orientation to the latest educational and professional standards, taking into account the specifi cs of the functioning of the sports, tourism and hospitality indus-try in the region, the presence of a new element in the model — professional public accreditation. The presented model of bachelor’s degree training for the sports and tourism industry will increase the interest of young people in working in the fi eld of recreation and health tourism.
Complex Application of Tai Bo and Eastern Health Practices in Physical Education of University Students
Authors: Glachaeva S.E. , Zolotova M.Yu.
Published: August 2024

The issues of introducing modern fi tness trends into physical education programs at universities are considered. A meth-odological kit has been developed for drawing up a work program with the integrated use of martial fi tness tai-bo and oriental health practices and a study has been conducted on the use of this methodology as part of the study of the elec-tive discipline in physical education and sports “Health-improving types of gymnastics”
The Fitness Industry: Promising Areas of Development
Authors: Zaseka M.V. , Yakovchuk T.V. , Pilyugin V.S.
Published: August 2024

The authors analyze current trends in the fi tness industry. They describe promising areas of development of fi tness tech-nologies. The article presents popular trends in the fi eld of fi tness.
STOLYPIN AGRARIAN REFORM AND THE SOUTHERN URALS: UNDERAPPRECIATED RESULTS
Authors: Nazyrov Pavel F.
Published: August 2024

The socio-economic evolution of the Russian village in the early 20th century was influenced by the Stolypin agrarian reform, which determined the general vector of modernization processes both at the Russian and regional levels. Their comparative examination makes it possible to concretize general ideas, to see not only contradictions, but also the actual perception, the “response” of the village to the government course, which is far from being reducible to the volume of land management work and the number of migrant peasants. This is especially noticeable in the example of the Southern Urals, whose villages did not know large-scale serfdom and its “relics” that hampered the modernization of agriculture. The processes of agrarian modernization even captured relatively “closed” groups of the mining, Bashkir and Cossack populations. The effectiveness of transformations in the region was also affected by other factors that accelerated the commercialization of the agricultural sector: the construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway, the technical revolution in the processes of processing and storage of agricultural products, the development of cooperation and small credit. Taken in their totality, they mutually conditioned each other and require a thorough study of the entire context of the transformations, an assessment of the relationship between various processes and new phenomena in the socio-economic life of the country at the beginning of the 20th century.
FAMINE IN CHELYABINSK: MEETING ON MEASURES TO COMBAT DYSTROPHY (1947)
Authors: Bazanov Mikhail A.
Published: August 2024

On 21 March 1947 the executive committee of the Chelyabinsk City Council of Workers’ Deputies discussed the issue of counteracting the spread of alimentary dystrophy among the residents of Chelyabinsk. The mass spread of alimentary dystrophy was one of the vivid manifestations of the post-war famine caused by a combination of climatic factor, state policy and losses suff ered during the Great Patriotic War. The work publishes the transcript of the meeting and the text of the decision adopted during the meeting. In addition to the statistical information (incomplete, however), the transcript gives an idea of the reaction of the local authorities to the situation. These materials
indirectly show that the situation of the urban population in those years was not fundamentally diff erent from that of the rural population. Representatives of the local authorities, heads of the medical system and directors of enterprises demonstrated their confusion and spoke of factors beyond their control that caused the famine. Since
the medical system resources were extremely limited, the directors of enterprises were in charge of taking care for the aff ected by the famine. They were obliged to organise, at their own expense, preventive clinics with increased nutrition for patients of the 1st and 2nd degree, while the health service department was to hospitalise only patients with dystrophy of the 3rd degree. The speakers’ speeches witnessed victim-blaming, i. e. attributing blame for the results to the victim: the malnourished were accused of not being able to manage the ration cards issued to them. The result was a decision of a harshly patronising nature to withdraw ration cards from the malnourished and replace
them with compulsory canteen service. In general, the measures were to intensify decentralised procurement, improve the work of subsidiary farms, open commercial canteens and food shops, and establish cooperation between the workers supply departments of enterprises and food bases. The document is being published in accordance with the currently recognised archaeographic rules and principles.
“THE HISTORY AGAINST PAGANS” BY PAULUS OROSIUS AS A SOURCE FOR THE EPITOME OF JEROME’S CHRONICLE IN THE “GALLIC CHRONICLE OF 511 AD”
Authors: Ismagilova Julia D.
Published: August 2024

This article presents an analysis of the sources and origins of historical narratives contained in the “Gallic Chronicle of 511 AD.” The study aims to determine the possible infl uence of Orosius on the compilation of the “Gallic Chronicle of 511 AD” and to identify the sources used by its author. The focus is on chapters of the “Gallic Chronicle of 511 AD” (Gall. Chr. a. DXI. 330, 340, 477, 483, 488, 492), which form a unifi ed group identifi ed by T. Mommsen based on the material’s origin from Paulus Orosius’ “History Against Pagans.” The study conducts a comparative-textual analysis of these chapters, comparing them with fragments from Orosius’ work, consular annals, and other late antique writings. It also examines possible methods employed by the compilers of the “Gallic Chronicle of 511 AD” with various sources. The analysis suggests that the material of these chapters was likely borrowed from consular annals rather than from Orosius’ work. The use of Orosius’ composition by the chronicler when referring to the text of the “Gallic Chronicle of 511 AD” does not provide convincing evidence. However,
the limited number of surviving manuscripts and their poor preservation hinder a comprehensive resolution of the issue of sources.
Eff ective Use of Digital Tools in the Notary Office: Guarantees of Legal Security
Authors: Kosarev Aleksey Yu.
Published: August 2024

The article describes the mechanisms of electronic interaction of the notary with public authorities, analyzes judicial practice on the liability of notaries for property damage caused as a result of insuffi cient verifi cation of the identity and documents of persons who applied for notarial actions, considers the possibilities of protecting the rights of participants in civil turnover through the use of various digital tools in the notary
Constitutional and Legal Regulation of the Establishment of a Moratorium on the Death Penalty in the Russian Federation
Authors: Neverov Alexey Ya.
Published: August 2024

The presented legal analysis is in no way aimed at defending the use or denial of the death penalty as an exceptional measure of criminal punishment for particularly serious crimes against human life. The author is faced with the task of considering issues of exclusively legal regulation (normative consolidation) of the establishment of a moratorium on the use of the death penalty in the Russian Federation. Analyzing the legal status of the current moratorium on the death penalty in the Russian Federation, it is concluded that there are no legal grounds for its implementation. The termination of the international treaties of
the Council of Europe in relation to the Russian Federation, in connection with the termination of the membership of the Russian Federation in this international organization, requires a revision of the position and reasoning of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation on the issue under study.
The Permissibility of Resolving Legal Issues by a Forensic Expert
Authors: Vorona Alexander A.
Published: August 2024

The article discusses the idea of distinguishing issues of law and fact that can be put to a judicial expert for resolution, taking into account the existing judicial practice formed by arbitration courts and courts of general jurisdiction.
Technical Guidance on Raising Superior Local Chickens in Alebo Village, Konda Subdistrict South Konawe Regency
Authors: Zulkarnain Deki , Rusdin Muh. , Astarika Rina , Indi Amiluddin , Hadini Hairil A. , Aku Achmad Selamet , Pagala Muhammad Amrullah , Libriani Restu , Yaddi Yamin , Jabudin La Ode , Dewi Fitria
Published: August 2024

This service program aims to increase the knowledge and skills of partner breeders regarding feed formulation techniques using local raw materials and superior local chicken breeding techniques using automatic hatching machines as well as seed production systems intensively and semi-intensively raised. The implementation of this service program uses group and individual counseling methods, which include non-physical and physical activities. Non-physical activities take the form of theoretical counseling using lecture and discussion methods. In contrast, physical activities are carried out using demonstration methods and field visits related to feed formulation techniques using local raw materials and superior local chicken rearing techniques using automatic hatching machines and intensive and semi-intensive seed production systems. The results of the implementation of this service program showed that the technical guidance activities for raising superior local chickens, which were carried out in Alebo Village, Konda District, South Konawe Regency, received a positive and enthusiastic response from the local village government and partner breeders. This technical guidance activity for raising superior local chickens that combined non-physical activities in the form of theoretical counseling with lecture and discussion methods with physical activities in the form of demonstrations and field visits can be a solution to problems experienced by partner breeders. Implementation of this service program is effective in increasing the knowledge and skills of partner breeders regarding feed formulation techniques using local raw materials and superior local chicken raising and breeding techniques using automatic hatching machines as well as seed production systems intensively and semi-intensively raised.
Effect of Gender and Age on the Cardiac Enzyme (Creatinine Kinase, CKmm)
Authors: Eljamay Salwa Muftah , Eljamay Fatma Muftah
Published: August 2024

Creatine kinase is expressed at high levels in muscle, where it plays a central role in energy metabolism. Amid to explore the effect of gender and age on baseline blood creatine kinase levels in a large group of adults. Material and Methods: The collected samples 382 from four labs in three Cities in the eastern region of Libya, where 36 samples were collected from the Al-Bara laboratory (83 samples from the Al-Rashid laboratory from the Derna City, 182 samples from the Al-Biruni laboratory in the Tobruk City and 81 samples from the Al-Razi laboratory from Benghazi. Result: The Creatinine Kinase (CK) Result for 382 samples was a high percentage of 215 (56.3 %) and the normal percentage of 167 (43.7 %), the Frequency and percentage of males 196(51.3%), and for females 186(48.7 %), the relationship between age group and the result of Creatinine Kinase (CK) that the highest result was in (51 – 55 years) followed by (41 – 45 years), (61 – 65 years) and > 80, the difference between male and female in the result of Creatinine Kinase (CK) that the number of the highest result was 110 in males, 105 in females, but there are not a huge difference between them, the difference between male and female in the result of Creatinine Kinase (CK) the Correlations between Creatinine Kinase (CK) Result and age, gender due to the p-value more than 0.000. Conclusion: Data analysis shows that age and sex do not affect the result of creatinine cardiac enzymes (CK).
Corporate Social Responsibility and Customer Loyalty: A Review of Literature
Authors: Mberewere Simbai , Kudzanai Matowanyika , Tinashe Ruvinga
Published: August 2024

Corporate social responsibility takes an increasingly important role for businesses and receives the attention of many people. The relationship between corporate social responsibility and customer loyalty has been tested in many business fields however little has been done to support the effect of CSR on customer loyalty. So, the study aims to highlight the influence of corporate social responsibility on customer loyalty in emerging economies such as Zimbabwe. To achieve this objective, the study uses literature on corporate social responsibility and customer loyalty from various scholarly databases. The document analysis method was one of the primary methods of investigation used in this study. It featured a methodical approach to doing a literature review, wherein pertinent materials were sourced from academic sources like Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science and the Directory of Open Access The majority of the journals that were used in the review of literature were mostly open access DOAJ indexed directories. Drawing on Carroll's CSR theory, the present research develops the underlying mechanism through which corporate social responsibility influences customer loyalty by simultaneously including corporate reputation, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty. The findings demonstrate that corporate social responsibility initiatives are significantly and positively associated with corporate reputation, customer satisfaction, and customer trust. Moreover, the results reveal that corporate reputation, customer trust, and customer satisfaction have mediated the relationship between corporate social responsibility and customer loyalty.  The study recommends that companies increase their CSR spending to achieve word-of-mouth referrals, favorable customer image, and overall gain a competitive advantage.
Effect of Fashion E-Commerce User Experience on Customer Retention in Ghana
Authors: Ofori Michael
Published: August 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of fashion e-commerce user experience on customer retention in Ghana.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Research indicates that positive user experiences, characterized by intuitive website navigation, efficient mobile interfaces, and responsive customer service, greatly enhance customer retention rates. Users who encounter seamless transactions, personalized recommendations, and reliable delivery services are more likely to return and engage with fashion e-commerce platforms repeatedly.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Theory of planned behavior (TPB), self-determination theory (SDT) & expectation-confirmation theory (ECT) may be used to anchor future studies on effect of fashion e-commerce user experience on customer retention in Ghana. Practically, fashion e-commerce platforms should invest in user-friendly website design and navigation to enhance the overall shopping experience. This includes simplifying the checkout process, ensuring mobile compatibility, and improving site speed. From a policy perspective, e-commerce regulations should include guidelines for user experience best practices. This could involve setting standards for website accessibility, data protection, and user interface design to ensure a positive online shopping experience.
Influence of Fashion Brand Loyalty Programs on Repeat Purchases in Uganda
Authors: Andrew Robert
Published: August 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of fashion brand loyalty programs on repeat purchases in Uganda.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Design and implement loyalty programs that are customized to meet the specific needs and preferences of different customer segments. Establish and enforce policies that protect consumer data collected through loyalty programs. Ensuring robust data privacy measures will build consumer trust and encourage participation in loyalty programs, while also complying with legal standards and regulations.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Expectancy-value theory, social exchange theory & theory of planned behavior may be used to anchor future studies on influence of fashion brand loyalty programs on repeat purchases in Uganda. Brands should use data analytics to identify key consumer segments and develop targeted rewards and incentives that resonate with each group, thereby enhancing program effectiveness and encouraging repeat purchases. Establish and enforce policies that protect consumer data collected through loyalty programs. Ensuring robust data privacy measures will build consumer trust and encourage participation in loyalty programs, while also complying with legal standards and regulations.
Relationship between Leadership Styles and Conflict Escalation in High-Stress Environments in South Africa
Authors: Ahmadzai Ibrahim
Published: August 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze relationship between leadership styles and conflict escalation in high-stress environments in South Africa.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: In high-stress environments in South Africa, research has highlighted that leadership styles significantly influence conflict escalation. Transformational leaders, who emphasize support and vision, are found to mitigate conflict by fostering a positive and collaborative work atmosphere. Conversely, transactional leaders, who focus on compliance and rewards, may inadvertently contribute to conflict escalation due to their more rigid and performance-oriented approach. Studies also reveal that laissez-faire leadership can exacerbate conflicts due to a lack of direction and support.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Transformational leadership theory, transactional leadership theory & situational leadership theory may be used to anchor future studies on the relationship between leadership styles and conflict escalation in high-stress environments in South Africa. Organizations should implement a balanced approach to leadership that aligns with their specific stress contexts and conflict types. Policymakers should consider developing guidelines and frameworks that promote effective leadership practices in high-stress environments. Policies should encourage the adoption of flexible leadership styles and the integration of participative elements to foster a collaborative and supportive work culture.
Development of SADS (Soil and Air Detector System) to Support Palm Oil Industries in Indonesia
Authors: Lubis Faisal , Sundawa Bakti Viyata , Cholish Cholish , Abdullah Abdullah
Published: August 2024

The issue of environmental damage due to the expansion of palm oil plantations in Indonesia has become a global issue. It has often hampered the development of the downstream palm oil industries in Indonesia. The European market was once closed to palm oil and derivative products from Indonesia. In fact, this industry has become a source of income and employment for millions of Indonesians. Therefore, palm oil industry must be supported with sustainable efforts. One of them is developing SADS (Soil and Air Detector System) model. Which is a tool for detecting soil and air environmental conditions around palm oil plantations. The parameters are soil PH, CO2 levels, temperature and humidity, and sunlight. The measurement results from this tool can be accessed and displayed in real-time via the internet. This is research aims to build a smart system as a solution to environmental problems around palm oil plantations. This is useful for knowing and observing the condition of palm oil plantations and as a basis for taking mitigation actions if the condition is in a critical state
Factors that Optimize the Business Operations of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Baguio City
Authors: Manuel Cherrie Mae M.
Published: August 2024

Optimizing business operations is crucial for several reasons, and its importance extends to various aspects of an organization’s overall performance and success. For this reason, this study aims to determine the optimizing business operations of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Baguio City. A self-made questionnaire was used in gathering data, which underwent a validation and reliability process. Its respondents were thirty (30) small and medium business owners who were accessible and willing to participate. Specifically, this study surveys the contributory factors and challenges encountered in optimizing the business operations of SMEs in Baguio City. The findings of the study showed that technology adoption, community engagement, and skill development were most of the time the contributory factors that optimize the business operations of SMEs in Baguio City. And the challenges encountered in optimizing business operations are moderately serious. Based on the findings, the conclusions were drawn, that optimizing the business operations of SMEs involves a range of factors that require a holistic approach. While the challenges encountered in optimizing business operations are noteworthy and merit attention, they may not be deemed extremely critical. By addressing these, SMEs can enhance their operational efficiency and competitiveness, adapt to changes, achieve sustainable growth, and contribute positively to the community and economy.
Modelling the Imports and Exports Data of Türkiye Employing Autoregressive Artificial Neural Networks
Authors: Tuncsiper Cagatay
Published: August 2024

Modelling imports and exports data is crucial for understanding and forecasting economic trends, as it helps policymakers and businesses make informed decisions on trade policies and strategies. Accurate models can reveal underlying patterns in trade flows, enabling better management of economic stability and growth. This study presents the modelling of Türkiye's total imports and exports using artificial neural networks (ANNs). The data, obtained from official sources, exhibited significant nonlinearity and non-stationarity, prompting the development of an ANN with three hidden layers, each containing ten neurons. The autoregressive ANN model utilized lagged values of imports and exports as inputs, and was trained separately for both datasets. The training process converged after 686 epochs for exports and 522 epochs for imports, demonstrating the model's effectiveness. The comparison of actual data with ANN predictions revealed a high level of accuracy, further validated by performance metrics such as the coefficient of determination, mean absolute percentage error, mean absolute error, and root mean square error. With coefficients of determination exceeding 0.85, the model's accuracy and robustness were confirmed. Notably, the same ANN architecture was employed for both imports and exports, highlighting the model's versatility. The study suggests that the developed autoregressive ANN model is applicable to other time series data characterized by strong nonlinearity.
Impact of Ethical Leadership on Teaching Staff Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Mandera County
Authors: Adan Abdullahi Hassan , Njuguna Jane
Published: August 2024

Unethical leadership has catastrophic results to an association. Mandera County being fear inclined makes it hard to control and screen the sort of leadership in the education segment. This current study aims to determine the impact of ethical leadership on performance of the teaching staff in public secondary schools in Mandera County, Kenya. The research used descriptive research design to answer the research questions. Both the quantitative data and the qualitative one were collected and later analysed. The target population of the research incorporated the 57 Secondary school Principals from Mandera and 313 secondary teachers in Mandera County, Kenya. The research used stratified random sampling procedure to choose 50 Principals and 176 teachers. Interview guide and questionnaire were used to collect data from the principals and teachers respectively. Data was analysed quantitatively utilizing the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. The research was of importance National Government and County Administrations, teaching fraternity and education segment partners as it adds to the theory and standards of leadership . The study concluded that ethical leadership significantly impacts teaching staff job performance in Kenyan public secondary schools, with inclusiveness being the most influential factor. Recommendations include training school leaders in ethical practices emphasizing fairness, openness, selflessness, and inclusiveness, and actively involving teaching staff in decision-making processes to improve job performance.
The Influence of School Climate on Teachers’ Motivation in Government Secondary Schools in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Biukeme Joy T. , Peretomode Victor F.
Published: August 2024

The study identifies the predominant school climate and examined the influence of school climate on teachers’ motivation in Delta State, Nigeria. Two research questions were answered and two hypotheses were formulated and tested at the 0.05 level of probability. The study is a correlational research method based on the ex-post facto design. The study covered teachers and students in public secondary schools in Delta State. The population for the study comprised 11,988 teachers from the 415 public secondary schools in Delta state. The sample consists of three hundred and sixty (360) respondents selected on the basis of multi-stage cluster sampling technique. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. Data gathered from the field were analyzed using descriptive statistics – frequency, means and standard deviations, and coefficients of determination – to provide answers to the research questions. The null hypotheses were tested using inferential statistics – independent t-test analysis and the regression analysis at .05 level of significance. The findings from the study showed that there is no significant difference between male and female teachers on their reported predominant school climate in Delta State Secondary Schools. There is a significant relationship between school climate and teachers’ motivation. It was concluded that controlled school climate is the dominant school climate in Secondary Schools. The level of teachers’ motivation is very high. There are no significant differences in reported predominant school climate between male and female teachers. It was recommended among others that school principals should regularly undertake leadership training and should continuously evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies to improve school climate to positively impact teachers’ motivation and enhance students’ learning.
Response of Wheat to Nano fertilizers Added at the Beginning of the Vegetative and Flowering Growth Stages
Authors: Alghargan Nidhal Yasir Abbas , Almubarak Nadir Flayh Ali
Published: August 2024

A field experiment was carried out during the winter season 2023-2024 in the Al-Galibiya area of Al-Khalis District in Diyala Governorate in a mixed sandy soil, salinity 4.5 dM/m, pH 7.6, organic matter 21%, and ready-made nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium 26.9, 29.0 and 126.8 mg/kg. Sequentially, with the aim of determining the extent of wheat crop response to nanotechnology during the vegetative and flowering growth stages , using some nanofertilizers to improve growth and develop the production of this strategic crop.A factorial experiment was applied according to a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates. The first factor included fertilizer treatments (urea nanofertilizer and NPK nanofertilizer at a concentration of 60 g each, and traditional urea fertilizer and NPK traditional fertilizer at a concentration of 100 kg/ha each) as well as the control treatment, while Addition dates parameters (the beginning of the vegetative growth stage, the beginning of the flowering growth stage, and the beginning of both the vegetative and flowering growth stages) represented the second factor. The use of the traditional fertilizer urea led to the highest plant height when added at the beginning of the vegetative growth stage and the beginning of the vegetative and flowering growth stages, as it reached 104.2 and 102.9 cm, respectively’. The use of nanofertilizer urea at the beginning of the vegetative and flowering growth stages resulted in the highest number of tillers, reaching 373.06 tillers/m², and it did not differ significantly from the treatment of using nanofertilizer urea at the beginning of the vegetative growth stage, which achieved 366.50 tillers /m².