bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The future of laser safety - class 5
Authors: Lawson Eric
Published: November 2024

Rapid advancement in spectral beam combined, fiber-optic laser technology requires an appropriate response from safety professionals. The destructive capacity of these Directed Energy systems calls for engineering and administrative controls that transcend current guidance or regulations. OSHA’s General Duty Clause requires employers to furnish a work environment free from recognized hazards. Until regulations and standards are updated, employers must rise to the challenge, and enact safeguards accordingly. The Future of Laser Safety requires a new hazard category for weaponized lasers deemed immediately dangerous to life and health. The age of the Class 5 laser has arrived. Until regulations and standards catch up with the realities of current industry, industry must lead the way.
Multimodal, longitudinal imaging of laser retinal injury
Authors: Wang Yiyi , Ma Tammy , Mason Melanie , Tuten William , Roorda Austin
Published: November 2024

This case report demonstrates the use of novel imaging techniques with adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscope and adaptive-optics-based psychophysical tests to longitudinally evaluate retinal structure and function following a laser retinal injury after accidental exposure to a 1-watt infrared laser beam. The structural and functional prognosis could be predicted with clinical findings, high-resolution retinal imaging, and visual psychophysical tests.

A 23-year-old researcher was unwittingly exposed to a 1-watt, 852 nm continuous-wave laser at work as a small central blurry spot in the right eye appeared after 10 seconds of exposure. An initial eye examination was performed 1 day after the exposure and the best-corrected visual acuity of the affected eye was 20/25-2. The posterior segment evaluation of the right eye revealed a disrupted outer retinal structure near the fixation. Adaptive optics imaging 2 weeks after the exposure revealed a 0.50x0.75-degree elliptical retinal area with irregular borders and abnormal cone photoreceptor reflectivity just below the fixation.

Starting the one-month follow-up, retinal structural recovery was observed on Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). Subsequent adaptive optics imaging showed significant recovery of the cone reflectivity. Importantly, adaptive optics microperimetry which measures small-spot retinal function at the cellular level with real-time eye tracking showed measurable retinal sensitivities at all affected areas at the 6-month follow-up visit, which later restored normal sensitivity at 10 months.

Retinal structure and function from laser injury can be visualized and measured with diagnostic instruments including OCT, adaptive optics imaging, and psychophysics. Adaptive optics microperimetry showed retinal functional recovery at 10 months follow-up. The areas with abnormal cone reflectivity could be on a path to near or full recovery.
Challenges of laser risk mitigation for space exploration in low-earth orbit and beyond
Authors: Gaza Ramona
Published: November 2024

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) human space exploration programs are focused on leading safe, innovative, and sustainable efforts with commercial and international partners to enable human expansion across the solar system and to bring back to Earth new knowledge and opportunities. From space exploration programs in low-Earth orbit (LEO), such as the International Space Station (ISS), to lunar exploration programs, such as Artemis, the ultimate goal is to gain knowledge and develop the necessary technology required to explore and potentially inhabit other planets, such as Mars.

For human exploration missions, crew safety is a priority. There is a multitude of health risks associated with the space environment, ranging from microgravity and radiation effects on the human body to long-term isolation impacts. When it comes to space radiation, both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation (NIR) exposures above pre-established limits can cause detrimental biological effects. The main NIR sources of interest for crew protection include lasers, natural and artificial incoherent light sources (e.g., sunlight, LEDs, lamps, etc.) and radiofrequency emitters (e.g., antennas, RFID, etc.). With the technology advancements over the last decades, stronger lasers and radio antennas are now available to use for routine operations (e.g., space communications, vehicle docking, etc.). The NASA Safety program at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) uses agency developed standards and risk specific developed requirements by the agency’s subject matter experts (SMEs) for all human space flight programs: International Space Station (ISS), Commercial Crew (CC), Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV), Artemis, Gateway station, Human Landing System (HLS), Commercial LEO destinations (Axiom), Exploration Extravehicular Mobility unit (xEMU).

The need for dedicated requirements for each of the human spaceflight risks is dictated by the unique challenges associated with space operations that often result in specific safety procedures and novel risk mitigation techniques. The requirements are developed in-house at the JSC by the discipline SMEs, approved by the NASA Health Medical Technical Authority (HMTA) office and concurred by the NASA Safety and NASA’s International Partners. Therefore, the safety process requires a proactive, flexible, and highly adaptive risk management approach for lasers and other NIR sourcesthat is unique to spaceflight compared tomore traditional terrestrialsafety processes.

This presentation will provide an overview of the ionizing and non-ionizing radiation safety process for human spaceflight, with focus on laser safety. NASA requirements process, risk mitigation strategies and challenges for safe operational implementation will be discussed.
Laser safety program lessons learned - best practices evolve
Authors: Gama Richard
Published: November 2024

This presentation will focus on lessons learned from the use of health care laser systems over the years and how the standards and best practices guidelines continue to evolve. I began my laser career in 1989 and that time there was not a health care standard in-place. Much of what is recommended by the current ANSI Z136.3 American Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care being practiced today to ensure the safety of patients and health care personnel did not exist or was evolved from the practices utilized back then.

This perspective and the lessons learned from near-miss occurrences and actual accidents and injuries is useful to help further evolve the Standard and recommended practices as laser technology, their applications, and required safety practices will continue to evolve moving forward.
La ética en el uso de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en la educación: desafíos y oportunidades
Authors:   Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas-ESPE Ecuador, Flor Terán Galo Andrés , Sandoval Reyes Paola Aracely ,   Universidad Central del Ecuador Ecuador
Published: November 2024

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo principal analizar las implicaciones éticas del uso de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en la educación, examinando tanto los desafíos como las oportunidades que presenta. Metodología: el enfoque de la investigación fue cuantitativo positivista, el diseño es no experimental, de campo; con un alcance descriptivo. La población estuvo conformada por 50 docentes pertenecientes a dos instituciones universitarias de la ciudad de Quito, Ecuador. Resultados: se encontró en cuanto a la dimensión conocimiento de la IA, un 41% considera que tiene un nivel medio; un 50,9% dijo que trabajan o utilizan directa o indirectamente sistemas de la IA, el 60% percibe poca familiaridad en la institución con dicha tecnología. Con relación a la segunda dimensión relativa a la percepción sobre la IA, el 49,1% la percibe como positiva, un 54,5% también consideró positivo la rapidez del cambio tecnológico en la sociedad. En la tercera dimensión concerniente a la conciencia sobre riesgos de la IA, el 49,4% consideró como un riesgo su uso poco ético. Conclusión: La IA tiene un potencial significativo para transformar la educación superior en Ecuador, sin embargo, este potencial transformador de la IA conlleva una serie de desafíos éticos que incluyen preocupaciones sobre la privacidad de los datos, el sesgo algorítmico y la equidad en el acceso a la educación. Está claro que el uso de la IA plantea profundas cuestiones éticas que deben abordarse de manera proactiva y responsable para garantizar que su implementación se lleve a cabo de manera ética y equitativa en la educación.
Enseñanza y aprendizaje de las ciencias farmacéuticas
Authors:   Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Ecuador, Estrada Cherres Johanna Paulina , López Montero Nataly Estefanía ,   Hospital de Especialidades de Portoviejo, Ecuador, Muentes Vélez María José ,   Investigador Independiente, Ecuador
Published: November 2024

Este artículo tiene como objetivo analizar las tendencias y desafíos en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de las Ciencias Farmacéuticas en Latinoamérica y Ecuador durante el período 2020-2024. A través de una revisión sistemática de la literatura, se explorarán las estrategias pedagógicas innovadoras implementadas en las instituciones de educación superior, el impacto de las tecnologías digitales en la formación farmacéutica y los desafíos. Se ha encontrado que existe una tendencia hacia la incorporación de metodologías activas de enseñanza, como el aprendizaje basado en problemas y la simulación clínica, que favorecen el desarrollo de habilidades prácticas y la adquisición de conocimientos relevantes en el ámbito farmacéutico. En conclusión, la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de las ciencias farmacéuticas son fundamentales para formar profesionales competentes y comprometidos con la salud de la población, en la búsqueda de alcanzar luna educación que prepare adecuadamente a los farmacéuticos para los desafíos del siglo XXI.
Factores que determinan el aprendizaje en el rendimiento académico
Authors:   Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Ecuador, Estrada Cherres Johanna Paulina , Muentes Vélez María José ,   Investigador Independiente, Ecuador, Ulloa Castro Adriana Fernanda ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Ecuador, Vélez Cuenca María Felicidad ,   Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Ecuador
Published: November 2024

El objetivo de este ensayo es analizar los factores determinantes del aprendizaje en el rendimiento académico, indagando en fuentes actualizadas, con lo cual se pretende comprender la complejidad de los factores que influyen en estos aspectos. Se ha encontrado que para mejorar el rendimiento académico, es esencial adoptar un enfoque integral que contemple tanto los factores individuales como los contextuales. Las intervenciones educativas deben centrarse en fortalecer la motivación de los estudiantes, promover habilidades de autorregulación y crear un entorno de aprendizaje que apoye y potencie el desarrollo académico. Al hacerlo, se puede contribuir a un mejor rendimiento académico y, en última instancia, al éxito educativo de los estudiantes. Identificar los factores que inciden en el rendimiento académico es fundamental para entender y mejorar la calidad educativa. Diversos estudios han demostrado que una serie de elementos, tanto individuales como contextuales, influyen significativamente en el desempeño de los estudiantes. A continuación, se abordan algunos de los factores más relevantes, basados en investigaciones recientes.
A kőeszközök nyersanyagának kérdése a magyarországi kutatásban
Authors: Mester Zsolt , Faragó Norbert , Király Attila
Published: November 2024

The importance of the raw material of stone tools was raised in Hungarian archaeological research in the 19th century, and in the 20th century, the results of the lithological examination of the raw materials were included in the monographs of Paleolithic sites. From the mid-1970s, intensive research was carried out at the Hungarian State Geological Institute on prehistoric siliceous raw material quarries and raw materials. From the 1990s on, research related to the Lithoteca collection established in the Hungarian National Museum took over the leading role in this field. This focused primarily on archaeometric examination for provenance studies. The use of these results in the interpretation of the archaeological assemblages raised several issues for discussion.
Kőzettani vizsgálatok a Bükkalján gyűjtött nyersanyagokon
Authors: Máté László , Viktorik Orsolya , Péter Réka Katalin
Published: November 2024

The chapter presents the macroscopic description of 15 rock samples collected from 9 locations in the Bükkalja region and the results of their petrological analysis. We defined the rocks, described their fabric properties and analyzed their composition. Among the samples, we identified radiolarite, silicified siltstone, diatomaceous silicites, silicified sandstone, and silicified limestone.
Desempeño escolar, actividad cerebral y estimulación magnética transcraneal repetitiva
Authors: Ríos Valles José Alejandro , Aldama Santos Hiatilic Dal Mitzi , La Llave León Osmel , Barragán Ledesma Laura Ernestina , Salas Name Sagrario Lizeth , Soto Rivera Jesús Abraham
Published: November 2024

El desempeño escolar universitario depende del funcionamiento de las neuronas y la EMTr es una herramienta de nueva aparición que modifica la función neural. El objetivo de estudio fue identificar la relación entre EMTr y el promedio escolar. Previa firma por conveniencia del consentimiento informado se aplicó EMTr a un grupo de 6 participantes, se registró qEEG al final de 10 sesiones de 40 minutos con trenes pulsantes de tres segundos de estimulación por uno de descanso, frecuencia de 100 Hz e intensidad de seis Gauss, en estado de reposo con ojos cerrados, empleando una bobina de 10 centímetros en la línea media anterior a la mitad de nasión y vertex. Los resultados arrojaron alfa de Cronbach de 0.863; el promedio escolar inicial en el grupo estudiado (8.03) y final (8.55) presentó t de student de -3.253 y p=0.023; La EEG y promedio escolar mostraron correlación de Pearson en: T5HzDB en All Range r= -0.824 con p=0.044,  T5HzDB en el rango Delta r=-0.825 y p=0.045 y F3HzDB en la frecuencia Theta r=0.859 y p=0.028. Concluyendo que la aplicación de EMTr modifica el funcionamiento neuronal mejorando el promedio escolar.
RESPON PASAR TERHADAP PENGUNGKAPAN SUSTAINABILITY REPORT PADA PERUSAHAAN TERINDEKS SRI-KEHATI
Authors: Humaira Alika , Hasnawati Sri
Published: November 2024

The sustainability report represents the development of the sustainability concept and commitment to achieving the United Nations’ SDGs performed by companies. One of the institutions that contribute to enhancing the implementation of the sustainability concept in Indonesia is the Yayasan Kehati, with one of its stock indices named SRI-KEHATI, which is well-known among Indonesian investors. This research examines the effect of the disclosure of economic, environmental, and social indicators in the sustainability report on the company’s market performance. The population of this study is companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and included in the SRI-KEHATI index from 2018 to 2022, with a sample collection of 12 companies using purposive sampling techniques. Using multiple linear regression for panel data and the Eviews data processing software, this research finds that economic and environmental indicators in the sustainability report positively affect market performance, while social indicators in the sustainability report negatively impact market performance. This research indicates that the sustainability report influences investors’ decision-making and successfully impacts the company’s market performance.
Keywords: Sustainability; Disclosure; Performance; Investor response
Abstrak
Sustainability report merupakan wujud dari perkembangan konsep sustainability dan komitmen mencapai SDGs PBB yang dilakukan oleh perusahaan. Salah satu instansi yang ikut andil meningkatkan implementasi konsep sustainability di Indonesia adalah Yayasan Kehati dengan salah satu indeks sahamnya yang bernama SRI-KEHATI dan sudah cukup dikenal oleh investor Indonesia. Penelitian ini menguji pengaruh pengungkapan indikator ekonomi, lingkungan, dan sosial sustainability report terhadap performa pasar perusahaan. Populasi penelitian ini adalah perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia dan termasuk dalam indeks SRI-KEHATI pada tahun 2018 hingga 2022 dan pengambilan sampel sebanyak 12 perusahaan dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Dengan menggunakan regresi linier berganda untuk data panel dan menggunakan software pengolah data berupa Eviews, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa indikator ekonomi dan lingkungan dalam sustainability report mempengaruhi performa pasar secara positif, sedangkan indikator sosial dalam sustainability report berpengaruh negatif pada performa pasar. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengambilan keputusan investor terpengaruh oleh sustainability report dan berhasil memberikan pengaruh bagi performa pasar perusahaan.
Kata Kunci:  Sustainability, Pengungkapan, Performa, Respon Investor
Development of Allometric Model for Estimating Biomass and Carbon Storage of Hybrid Eucalyptus (E. grandis x E. urophylla) in Industrial Plantation Forests of North Sumatra Province
Authors: Marnaek Ronald Hot , Setiawan Yudi , Hermawan Rachmad , Muhdin
Published: November 2024

Hybrid eucalyptus (E. grandis × E. urophylla) plays an important role in the global carbon cycle because it grows so fast that it is necessary to know how much biomass and carbon are produced. This study aims to develop an allometric equation for estimating the biomass and carbon content stored in Eucalyptus stands. Data were obtained through destructive sampling of 75 trees, then dried in an oven and analyzed to get the most appropriate biomass value and allometric model. The study results showed that the developed polynomial model correlated well with DBH to predict biomass with an R-squared of 97.50. Age 1 with an average diameter of 3.23 cm = 2.50 tons C/ha or 9.17 tons of CO2e, age 2 with an average diameter of 9.33 = 21.30 tons C/ha or 78.16 tons CO2e, age 3 with an average diameter of 9.49 cm = 22.50 tons C/ha or 82.57 tons CO2e, age 4 with an average diameter of 11.62 cm = 38.61 tons C/ha or 141.68 tons CO2e, age 5 with an average diameter of 12.63 cm = 46.42 tons C/ha or 170.37 tons CO2e. The carbon stock results show that as the age of the stand increases, the carbon reserves stored also increase.
Keywords: allometric model, biomass, carbon stock, hybrid eucalyptus
Mapping Urban Transformation: The Random Forest Algorithm to Monitor Land Use and Land Cover Change in Bandar Lampung City
Authors: Darmawan Arief , Santoso Trio
Published: November 2024

Bandar Lampung City has substantially altered its land cover due to rapid urbanization in the past decade. Landsat 8 OLI is suitable for conducting land cover change research and offers current and precise data on the present land cover. This research aimed to monitor and analyze the changes in seven categories of land use and land cover (LULC): forest, agricultural land, rice field, settlement, water body, bare land and industrial area. The land use and land cover (LULC) in Bandar Lampung City were analyzed using Landsat 8 OLI satellite images from 2013 to 2023. The Random Forest Algorithm was employed for this analysis. The LULC model assessment was carried out with a confusion matrix, resulting in almost perfect agreement for the 2013 and 2023 LULC models. The LULC classes showed an area growth in settlement of 5,526.25 ha (29.12%) and agricultural land of 1,071.63 ha (5.30%) but opposite with forest class that experienced significant area loss that reached 2,012.35 ha (-26.02%) and waterbody and industrial area 285.64 (-6.15%) and 167.67 ha (-4.04%), respectively. The findings reveal significant shifts in forest and agricultural land, highlighting the region’s rapid urbanization and deforestation patterns. These changes have practical implications for environmental management and urban planning, suggesting the need for sustainable LULC policies to prevent the impacts of rapid LULC transformations on ecosystem services and local communities.
Keywords: Bandar Lampung, K-nearest neighbors, land use and land cover change, QGIS 3.20, random forest algorithm
Ramie Fibers from Agroforestry System as Sustainable Materials for Functional Textiles: A Review
Authors: Aristri Manggar Arum , Hidayat Wahyu , Iswanto Apri Heri , Lubis Muhammad Adly Rahandi
Published: November 2024

Agroforestry system is a form of integrated land use involving forestry and agriculture, which is expected to help overcome the problems of increasing demand for agricultural land, decreasing environmental quality and poverty rates, and resulting in increasingly complex global issues. This system includes a combination of forestry crops with agricultural crops or other plants that can grow together on the same land. The application of agroforestry can improve agricultural welfare, overcome the environmental crisis and poverty, and maintain the sustainability of natural resource conservation. Ramie (Boehmeria nivea) fiber is an interesting plant to cultivate using an agroforestry system. It is easy to cultivate, positively impacts the environment, and has many application benefits because it is known as a strong and long-lasting fiber. On the other hand, the textile industry in Indonesia still predominantly uses cotton fiber which has low productivity, so the value of cotton imports increases yearly. Given the increasing demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable textiles, researchers and industry stakeholders are looking for other materials that provide functionality and environmental advantages. Ramie fiber is a type of natural fiber with advantages compared to other natural fibers, such as tensile strength, mechanics, and cellulose content, which has similar characteristics to cotton so that ramie can be applied as a functional textile material to replace cotton. This review paper aims to provide an in-depth overview of all ramie fiber properties, methods, and applications for functional textiles. This article highlights the environmental benefits of ramie fiber and its potential to encourage a more sustainable textile industry, citing various sources.
Keywords: agroforestry, forestry crops, functional textile, ramie fiber, ramie’s properties
THE INFLUENCE OF ON TIME PERFORMANCE AND CUSTOMER BEHAVIOR ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION THROUGH CUSTOMER PERCEPTION AS A MODERATION (Case Study: Inter-City Bus Transportation Mode Department of Transportation – East Java Province, Indonesia)
Authors: Prasongko Agung Heru , Suwitho Suwitho
Published: November 2024

Competition for transportation modes in this millennial era is very tight, where there is a change in consumer patterns of transportation choice patterns. City buses, which have been an alternative choice for public transportation, are now starting to be abandoned by consumers for various reasons. The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of on time performance, customer perception on customer satisfaction through the customer perception variable as an intervening variable. The method used is the SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) method with variable analysis using the CFA (Confirmatory Factor Analysis) method. The results of the research show that the punctuality indicator has an influence of 0.053 on customer satisfaction, the consumer mindset indicator has an influence of 0.212 on customer satisfaction, the indicator that consumers perceive well has an influence of 0.044 on customer satisfaction, the service level indicator has an influence of 0.023 on customers. satisfaction through customer perception, and indicators of the existence of other more effective alternative modes of transportation which have an influence of 0.127 on customer satisfaction through customer perception.
DOES FINANCIAL RATIO IMPACT FINANCIAL DISTRESS IN BANKING SECTOR ?
Authors: Mustahidda Rahmania , Cahyati Nur , Kartika Andi , Rosyada Ika , Hadi Arman
Published: November 2024

Banking has an important and strategic role in the progress of the Indonesian economy. Bank bankruptcy is also the biggest contributor to the collapse of the economy. This research aims to determine the influence of liquidity ratios (current ratio), leverage (debt ratio) and activity ratio (TATO) on the occurrence of financial distress in the banking subsector listed on the IDX in 2018-2022. The dependent variable in this research is financial distress and the independent variables in this research are Current Ratio, Debt to Asset Ratio, and Total Asset Turnover Ratio. Sample determination was carried out using the purposive sample method. The total population was 42 sample companies from which 14 companies were selected. This research uses descriptive statistical analysis methods, classical assumption testing, multiple regression analysis and hypothesis testing. The results of this research show that liquidity (Current Ratio) has a significant negative effect on financial distress. Leverage (Debt to Asset Ratio) has a significant positive effect on financial distress. Total Asset Turnover Ratio has a positive and significant effect on financial distress. For further research, it is hoped that additional proxies and years of the study population will be added so that the results are more varied.
THE ROLE OF INDIVIDUAL CREATIVE MEDIATION IN INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOR TOWARDS SERVICE PERFORMANCE
Authors: Fandrifa Rama , Agustedi Agustedi
Published: November 2024

Public Service is a benchmark for the success of the concept of good governance. Efforts to realize good governance can only be done if there is a balance between the three pillars, namely the government sector, the private sector, and the community that are mutually sustainable in the management of natural resources, the environment, social, and the economy. This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of innovative work behavior on Service performance by analyzing the role of individual creativity as a mediator. The study used a quantitative approach with a case method by collecting data from 87 respondents. The analysis technique used in this study was descriptive analysis and statistical analysis using SmartPLS (Partial Least Square) 3.0 software. The results of the study found that innovative work behavior has a significant relationship with service performance at the Population and Civil Registration Service of Pekanbaru City. Employees who are active in creating new ideas and implementing innovative solutions tend to provide better services to the community. Individual creativity is proven to mediate the relationship between Innovative work behavior and service performance. This means that an individual's ability to generate new ideas and creative solutions not only improves their innovative work practices, but also directly improves the quality and effectiveness of the services they provide.
ROLE OF BTL, E.P MEDIA OFFICER TO PROMOTE INSTITUTIONAL ACTIVITIES OF BEE TIMOR-LESTE, EMPRESA PÚBLICA (BTL, E.P)
Authors: Pereira Dália Soares , Miguel Gonçalves Miguel Gonçalves
Published: November 2024

Based on observations, there is no one who has researched in the area to explain about the Role of BTL, E.P Media Officer to promote institutional activities of Bee Timor-Leste, Empresa Pública (BTL, E.P). The research was carried out with the aim of trying to find out the role of Media Officer BTL, E.P in promoting the institutional activities of Bee Timor-Leste, Empresa Pública (BTL, E.P).The method that the researcher uses in this monograph is the qualitative descriptive method. Descriptive qualitative method is a guide that is applied to data collection, through interviews, documentation and observation. The interview involves four key informants who are at the research site and gave their response regarding the role of Media Officer BTL, EP in promoting the institutional activity of Bee Timor-Leste, Empresa Pública (BTL, E.P). The research result indicates that the role of Media Officer BTL, E.P carries out its activity to promote the institutional activity of Bee Timor-Leste, Empresa Pública (BTL, E.P) with responsibility. Therefore, as a basis for the Media Officer service, it promotes and contributes information that reflects the institutional activities of Bee Timor-Leste, Empresa Pública (BTL, E.P) in raising awareness and contributes to improving society's knowledge of BTL,E.P through intent to award, tenderization, news, advertising, vacancies, and public announcements.
HR PRACTICES ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AMONG GEN Z
Authors: Sugiharti Sugiharti , Kiswoyo Kiswoyo , Abdullah Abdullah , Sumiati Tri , Dwi Herman Wahyu
Published: November 2024

The study aims to explore Human Resources (HR) practices that cater to the mental health issues among Generation Z employees in the workplace. Given the fact that Gen Z is increasingly dominating the present workforce, companies would be forced to adapt their HR strategies to fit the special needs and sensitivities of this age group. This article explores various HR practices that include flexible work arrangements, training employees with regard to mental health, employee assistance programs, peer support networks, wellness initiatives, managerial support, digital mental health platforms, and workload management to ensure mental well being, curbing of the stigma associated with mental disorders, and creating a supportive work environment for the employees. By focusing on a literature review methodology, the paper synthesizes current research findings to provide insights for HR professionals, researchers, and organizational leaders.
Foldy-Wouthuysen Green’s function and WKB transfer matrix method for Dirac tunneling through monolayer graphene with a mass gap
Authors: Doost Mark
Published: November 2024

I provide a transfer matrix method for the Foldy-Wouthuysen representation of the Dirac equation. I derive the relationship between the reflection and transmission coefficients of the Dirac spinors and the wavefunction in the transformed representation. I develop a WKB approximation for Dirac fermions that has the same elegant form as the WKB solution to Schrödinger’s equation. My WKB approximation is to all orders and includes the semi-classical turning point. I provide an extension to fully 2-dimensional periodic structures by Fourier methods for band-gap engineering. I verify my methods for all energies by comparison with analytic solutions developed in the Dirac spinor representation. Rich appendices detail my research into the Green’s functions of Dirac fermions, where I rigorously derive the free space Green's functions for the Foldy-Wouthuysen representation of the Dirac equation.
Review on the monograph "Novgorod media field: linguistic research experience" (Novgorod, 2015)
Authors: Nikitina E.A.
Published: November 2024

The monograph “Novgorod media field: linguistic research experience” (Novgorod, 2015) is reviewed. The author is interested in the possibility to apply the research model given in the monograph to the analysis of media sphere of Omsk region. In the review the urgency of the regional media research is proved, the internal structure of the study of Novgorod media field technique is revealed, the results of the study are given, and their theoretical novelty and practical significance are specified. The review is aimed at studying Omsk media sphere based on the results of research in the Novgorod media field.
Communicative and cognitive foundations of the narration theory in the modern humanities
Authors: Radbil T.B.
Published: November 2024

The work grounds the potentiality of creation of the interdisciplinary pan-humanist narration theory on the basis of communicative and cognitive-oriented approach which is connected with pragmalinguistic nature of narrative asspecific semiotic essence in the fields of interaction addressant (author) - addressee (reader). Narrativity, to wide extent, is the special way of “translation” of life event localized in modus “reality” to aesthetic event transformed in modus “text”, due to which the life event gets some features unusual for everyday course of affairs: authorization (point of view, focus, author's image), addressing, modality etс., and above all - it gets sense. It transfers “narrativized” event to status of relatively autonomized from its creator existence. One can tell about this event, interpret this event, but not live in the event like in real life where an author is the part of it. So it is necessary to theoretically differentiate the “narrativity” as the peculiar principle of reality perception from the “narration” as a specific embodiment method of the general principle of narrative language in the organization works of verbal art. Communicative and cognitive aspects of narration make it possible to formulate so called “text / narration postulations”, i.e. initial, main principles of its organization.
To the correlation of the language system, its norms and usage
Authors: Krysin L.P.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the correlation of the language system, its norms and speech practice, realizing system possibilities and norm recommendations. Examples are given showing the features of this correlation on different levels of the language structure. Based on the analysis of these examples we make a conclusion about the nature of the communicative behavior of the native speaker, who is obliged to take into account all three of the following categories: systemic possibilities, normative limitations, and features of speech practice (usage). The language norm has a different nature in the codified and non-codified language subsystems. In non-codified subsystem it is equal to the usage, traditionally used linguistic units and ways of combining them with each other. In codified subsystems, and above all in the literary language, the norm combines tradition and purposeful codification.
Verbal behavior of a diarist: genre peculiarities and individual traits
Authors: Voznesenskaya I.M.
Published: November 2024

The article examines the problem of verbal typology of a diary. Based on the criterion of goal-setting, the types of verbal behavior of a diary are established. Language features that define the characteristics of the text of the genre in general, as well as its specific variations, are analyzed. These varieties are specified by the priority in diary activities that determined informative, emotional-intro­spective, rational-logical and pictorial type of verbal behavior. The type of verbal behavior is the basic and the most general manifestation of a personality in the text of a diary, defining particular individual language traits. The examination is exemplified through a case-study of the diaries of G. Efron, S.I. Vavilov and K.I. Chukovsky.
Multi-grade teaching and learning in rural South Africa
Authors: Schlebusch Gawie , Pele Myameko
Published: November 2024

This article aims to delve into the distinctive teaching and learning strategies utilised in multigradeclassrooms situated in rural areas of the Free State Province, South Africa. Through an exploration of the intricacies inherent in these environments, the article aims to pinpoint effective teaching strategies tailored to meet the unique requirements of learners within thiscontext. This qualitative study engaged 14 Intermediate Phase educators and 6 principals from multi-grade schools in the Lejweleputswa and Fezile Dabi education districts. Purposive sampling was utilised to select participants. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews, while qualitative thematic analysis, employing an interpretive qualitative approach, was utilised for data analysis. Teaching strategies in multi-grade classrooms exhibit notable diversity, shaped by factors such as teacher personality, subject matter, and classroom dynamics. The strategies employed in these settings reflect the teacher’s skills, lesson objectives, and the physical arrangement and space available in the classroom. However, both teachers and principals lack sufficient orientation or training in the specific strategies essential for effective multi-grade teaching.
Racismo algorítmico
Authors: Rodrigues Jeferson Vinicius , Bernardi Renato
Published: November 2024

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o funcionamento tecnológico do algoritmo e como eles se desenvolveram para replicar a discriminação racial e perpetuar o preconceito em face da população negra, grupos historicamente marginalizados e vulnerabilizados. Para tanto, questiona-se: como o racismo algorítmico pode impactar na esfera financeira-econômica de uma pessoa negra em relaçãoa de uma pessoa branca? A hipótese é de que os algoritmos são manuseados/programados recebendo uma intervenção humana, logo, a programação algorítmica estaria eivada de subjetividade, resultando então no racismo algorítmico. Para avaliar a referida hipótese, adota-se uma metodologia hipotético-dedutiva. Almeja-se, num primeiro momento, analisar brevemente a evolução histórica tecnológica que adveio da Revolução Industrial; para, em seguida, verificar se os algoritmos discriminatórios resultam no impedimento da emancipação econômica e digital das pessoas negras. Serão considerados os fundamentos constitucionais do Estado Democrático de Direito brasileiro, para discutir se o Estado é capaz de coibir tais discriminações e promover a equidade étnico-racial.
Proposta de solução para a efetivação da salvaguarda do direito fundamental à proteção dos dados pessoais dos empregados
Authors: De Almeida Alves Daniel
Published: November 2024

O objetivo do presente estudo, por intermédio do método hipotético-dedutivo, consiste em propor soluções práticas para que as empresas possam e devam adotar para que o direito fundamental da proteção de dados do trabalhador seja cumprido e para que as empresas não sejam sancionadas administrativa e judicialmente. O problema central está atrelado em como as empresas podem proteger os dados pessoais dos trabalhadores diante do avanço tecnológico e da aplicação de inteligência artificial, evitando práticas discriminatórias e garantindo a privacidade no ambiente de trabalho. Em que pese no Brasil a proteção de dados e seu reconhecimento ter sido tardia (apesar de já existentes algumas normativas do setor de saúde e do próprio Código de Defesa do Consumidor), foi somente com a Lei nº 12.965/2014 e Lei nº 13.709/2018, que trata da Proteção de Dados Pessoais, que foram estabelecidos regramentos e princípios próprios acerca do uso da Internet, do tratamento e proteção de dados, respectivamente. Nesse cenário, a utilização desmedida e irresponsável da tecnologia pode acarretar violação da privacidade e intimidade do trabalhador, o que pode ocasionar julgamentos discriminatórios, que muitas vezes não correspondem ao padrão ou preferência social do empregador que pode prejudicar a admissão ou até mesmo a manutenção do trabalho.
A discriminação racial no sistema de reconhecimento facial no Brasil e seus impactos na política criminal
Authors: De Paula Aíssa Victória , De Barros Fernanda , Resende de Oliveira Laís
Published: November 2024

A presente pesquisa tem como intuito estudar a perpetuação da discriminação racial no âmbito das políticas criminais, que já reverberam a seletividade sistêmica que demarca o estatuto humano como sinônimo de brancura. Dessa forma, buscou-se analisar se a tecnologia é neutra ou se a programação de seus dispositivos, amplifica e valida o racializado e estereotipado processo de criminalização e responsabilização penal. Foi identificado, então, que existem lacunas legislativas ainda não preenchidas e que o controle de dados nas mãos de uma entidade criadora pode gerar um tendencionismo ideológico, fato este que leva à intensificação da segregação social.
Understanding the essence of the “Great Game” by classics of the Russian school of geopolitics (Continuation)
Authors: Elishev S. O.
Published: November 2024

This article is devoted to understanding the essence of The Great Game – the policy of containing the development of Russia by Anglo-Saxon elites and powers, dating back more than two centuries, by the classics of the Russian school of geopolitics. The author of the article considers the geopolitical concepts of the founders of the civilizational approach and civilizational geopolitics – N.Ya. Danilevsky, K.N. Leontyev, representatives of pan-Slavism (R.A. Fadeev, I.I. Dusinsky), military-strategic direction (D.A. Milyutina, A.E. Vandama, A.E. Snesareva), Eurasia (P.E. N. Savitsky), Y.S. Kartsova, V.P. Semenova-Tyan-Shansky, P.N. Durnovo.

The author emphasizes that the development of Russian geopolitical thought took place in the absence of a political order from the state, as well as political and economic elites to develop a geopolitical strategy for the development of Russia and the implementation of its foreign policy. Unfortunately, the author states, many ideas of the classics of the Russian school of geopolitics (in particular, in their understanding of the essence, content and dynamics of the Great Game) turned out to be unclaimed by the ruling circles and governments, among which there were many people, Anglophile orientation, promoting the ideas of allied relations with England, to the detriment of the national interests of Russia.

At the same time, the author of the article notes, the understanding of the essence and features of the development of the events of the “Great Game” by representatives of the Russian school of geopolitics was largely carried out fragmentally, often in the aspect of analyzing the centuries-old civilizational confrontation between Russia and the Romano-German cultural and historical type (Western European great culture, civilization), and not purely continentalist concepts.

Authors who comprehend the essence and significant events of the “Great Game” in their works include: representatives of Pan-Slavism – N.Ya. Danilevsky, I.I. Dusinsky, R.A. Fadeeva; representatives of the military-strategic direction – A.E. Snesarev and A.E. Vandam; Y.S. Kartsovo and P.N. Durnovo. The rest of the classics of the Russian school of geopolitics addressed this issue selectively, within the framework of other topics of interest to them.
The role of the Modern Cities Program in the renewal of the cultural and creative sector
Authors: Lőrincz Edina , Fekete Dávid
Published: November 2024

The Modern Cities Program is the largest-scale urban development effort in the history of the country, with which the Government of Hungary aims to promote the simultaneous development of municipalities at the same hierarchical level. Its projects focus on the preservation of intangible and tangible cultural heritage, the transformation of urban public spaces and green areas into community spaces, the creation of institutions for sports and recreational activities, research and development, digitalization, projects for innovative and creative professionals, and public educational and cultural institutions. The study aims to analyze the funding granted for developing the cultural and creative sector of cities with county rights through the Modern Cities Program in the period 2016–2025, by comparing the size of their population, their strategic importance in regional economic policy and the relationship between the value of the cultural heritage with the amount of funding received. The paper unveils the distribution of grants over time and space, the modalities and proportion of grants, and the way the cities that has received grants align with the national strategy. This will also reveal a shift in the regional importance of the cities and their relationship. Until February 2024, the Government of Hungary has contributed more than HUF 322.6 billion (809.5 million EUR) to the implementation of 98 cultural and creative projects in 22 cities with county rights through its urban development support program that has been established for the development and regeneration of cities with county rights and to counter the dominance of the capital.
Integration of educational strategies and their impact on conflict resolution between company employees
Authors: Shakirov Symbat , Amangeldiyev Assan , Omirbay Abzal , Baturin Vladimir , Mustafina Tolganay
Published: November 2024

This article addresses the pressing issue of training and mediation for conflict resolution among employees within a corporate setting. Employing a methodology that includes literature analysis, comparative studies, and surveys, we explore various strategies and their effectiveness in mitigating workplace conflicts. Through a comprehensive comparison with metrics and conclusions from other scholarly works, we provide a nuanced understanding of the current landscape of conflict resolution practices. As a result of our research, we implemented a tailored training program focused on conflict resolution for employees within a mobile company, alongside the development of a competency framework designed to enhance conflict resolution skills. This framework comprises five integral components: emotional, operational, motivational, behavioral, and regulatory. Our findings suggest that training in each of these competencies is essential for fostering a healthy workplace environment and must be integrated into organizational practices. The importance of this initiative cannot be overstated; effective conflict resolution skills are not only vital for individual employee wellbeing but also crucial for the overall efficiency and productivity of the organization. By investing in these competencies, companies can reduce turnover, enhance team cohesion, and create a more positive and collaborative workplace culture.
Readiness assessment of mountain universities of Pakistan for green campus initiatives
Authors: Shah Attaullah , Tan Kim Geok , Goh Gerald Guan Gan , Zeb Ali
Published: November 2024

The UN agenda of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2015–2030 is a holistic approach. Universities play an important role in dissemination of quality knowledge, developing the skills and attitudes of a large number of youth across the world. Though the emphasis on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) started as early as 1992, yet Universities adopted the concept of Green Campus integrating the environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainability quite recently. In developing countries including Pakistan, the Green Campus Initiatives (GCI) have not been implemented in the majority of the Universities. Northern Pakistan comprising Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) faces multiple challenges including Climate Impacts at the top. The fragile ecosystem of the region requires more sustainable initiatives at the University and community levels. In this research, the readiness of the seven universities located in Northern Pakistan have been assessed for GCI on the basis scanning of the websites and questionnaire survey of the relevant stakeholders. The results have shown that there is little commitment of resources for sustainability from senior management, lack of awareness in faculty & staff and less research focus on the related themes of green campus. The co-curricular activities in universities are not linked with sustainability and there are no incentives for faculty, staff and students to this end. It has been recommended that Green Campus Framework may be developed for Pakistani Mountain Universities, with commitment from leaders of the universities and allocation of sufficient resources for development of sustainable campuses. The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) needs to allocate special funds for promoting GCI across universities in Pakistan.