bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Defining Swedishness: When Swedes Without a Migration Background Are a Local Numerical Minority
Authors: Lazëri Marina , Keskiner Elif , Crul Maurice
Published: May 2024

In this study, we examine how people without a migration background living in majority–minority neighbourhoods in Malmö, Sweden, define national identity in daily life. This setting provides a look into the intersection between the dominant position these people occupy in the Swedish national context and the confrontation with ethnic diversity as a result of becoming a local numerical minority. We address articulations of what being Swedish means in interviews with 22 Swedes without a migration background. We find that people mostly reproduce the national identity discourse that is nationally dominant. Most people explicitly articulate an achievable national identity, presenting Swedishness as accessible to everyone, in line with how Swedish integration policy is framed, and the current dominant political discourse. However, when talking about Swedishness as an identity and an attribute, the Swedishness of Swedes without a migration background is taken for granted, which indicates that despite changing local hierarchies, the establishment of the Swede without a migration background as the dominant Swede remains unchallenged. Swedishness might be achievable, but only because the dominant Swede defines it as such. Nonetheless, some respondents engage critically and reflectively with their own position of power as the nationally dominant group. This discourse is mostly expressed by raising the issue of white privilege and acknowledging it as a hindrance to the social positioning of people with a migration background in Swedish society. This reflexivity might be a result of confrontation with diversity and becoming a minority.
THE SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE AS A THREAT TO ASEAN COOPERATIVE SECURITY IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, KOVTUN O.YU. , VARTOVNYK I.M. ,   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
Published: May 2024

The article provides an overview of the dispute in the South China Sea between China and the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) through the prism of ASEAN cooperative security. Emphasis is placed on the study of documents that envisionage mechanisms for resolving the dispute between China and ASEAN. It is determined that the activities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as a collective actor in resolving the dispute in the South China Sea are limited exclusively to confidence-building measures as the ultimate goal of activities in this area and the development of a code of conduct with the People's Republic of China. At the same time, the main legal instrument of ASEAN's relations with China at the mentioned waters remains the legally non-binding Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea of 4 November 2002, which indicates China's unwillingness to create a direct framework for cooperation in the South China Sea with a view to furthrer strengthening its position in the waters through militarisation and land reclamation activities. The authors also consider and analyse the main limitations of ASEAN's security policy in the Asia-Pacific region and its cooperative security regime, including absolutisation of sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs, consensus as the basis for decision-making, adherence to the principle of mushyawarah - consultations as an end in itself, non-use of potential conflict resolution mechanisms due to soft institutionalism and the use of bilateral joint resource development in the South-China Sea, which undermines the principle of multilateralism of ASEAN cooperative security.
Performance of AI-Based Phase Picking and Event Association Methods after the Large 2023 Mw 7.8 and 7.6 Türkiye Doublet
Authors: Becker Dirk , McBrearty Ian W. , Beroza Gregory C. , Martínez-Garzón Patricia
Published: May 2024

On 6 February 2023, a devastating earthquake doublet consisting of Mw 7.8 and 7.6 events separated by about 9 hr struck the southeastern part of Türkiye. The developing aftershock sequence contained thousands of events during the first few days and overwhelmed the routine algorithms handling their detection and location. In addition, several stations temporarily lost real-time contact and came online again later. At the same time the Omori decay of the aftershock event rate reduced the event frequency and allowed for inclusion of progressively smaller-magnitude events with time. One possibility to help deal with such a complex situation is the use of machine learning (ML) methods to generate earthquake catalogs with a substantially higher number of events. Here, we present high-resolution earthquake catalogs derived with two ML association methods for the first five days of the aftershock sequence of this doublet. In terms of the number of reliably located events, the event catalog created from PhaseNet picks and the GENIE phase association method outperforms both the routine regional catalog and the second ML-derived catalog obtained from the GaMMA phase association method. Although both GaMMA and GENIE catalogs detect about 6 times more events than the routine catalog, GENIE associates on average about double the phases to a single event than GaMMA, which results in better constrained event locations. The spatiotemporal evolution of the event rates is sensitive to changes in the network geometry due to variable station availability. During the first few days, no decay of the event rate in the enhanced catalog is observed due to the inclusion of progressively smaller-magnitude events with time and increased station availability. This study indicates that ML-derived earthquake catalogs for challenging time periods like the early aftershock sequences of large earthquakes have the potential to significantly improve routine event catalogs.
Two tales of Kushtau Hill movement: ethnic environmental mobilisation and perceived costs of neopatrimonialism
Authors: Snarski Ya.A.
Published: May 2024

In recent years the number of environmental protests in Russian regions has been on the rise, despite the shrinking political opportunity structure. In the Bashkortostan republic, the Bashkir Soda Company's (BSC) decision to develop the Kushtau Hill for soda ash provoked an environmental campaign to save the mountain. The Kushtau Hill movement succeeded, despite the highly repressive response from regional government and its tight patrimonial link to the BSC - two conditions identified in the literature as unfavorable to protesters. How is environmental discontent successfully mobilised under a repressive government and embedded extractive practices? Drawing on semi-structured interviews with activists, I trace two interlinked pathways to successful mobilisation. The first one testifies to the role played by national organisations in sustaining environmental collective action. Under a shrinking opportunity structure for formal ENGOs, the Bashkir national organisation “Bashkort” provided the emerging movement with its experience of informal organisation. Its leadership successfully linked ethnic grievances to environmental mobilisation byclaiming the Bashkirs' special relation to the mountain. However, ethnic and neighbour ties did not prevent a repressive response from the regional government due to a limited scale of the mobilisation. The second story deals with framing processes that expand the scope of potential supporters beyond particularistic ties. Protesters highlighted the perceived costs of neopatrimonialism to justify their demands. This framing put the republic head as a scapegoat who secured interests of the federal centre and BSC, compromising the residents' ecological well-being. Therefore, Kushtau Hill activists attracted new members, not putting themselves into danger of being perceived as extremists that targeted a regime-dimension.
Fragmentation, birds, and conservation of the "Polylepis" Forest in Southern Peru
Authors: Franco-León Pablo , Navarro Guzman Marco Alberto , Oyague Passuni Eduardo , Ignacio Apaza Javier , Jove Chipana Cesar
Published: May 2024

In the southernmost Andean regions of Peru, Moquegua, and Tacna, close to Chile and Bolivia borders, large forest stands of Polylepis species are essential for the social, economic, and environmental functionality of six basins. However, the need for more knowledge about their ecology, limited conservation efforts, and insufficient technical capacities for territorial regulation could accelerate their structural and functioning deterioration. Using landscape ecology -interdisciplinary science shaped by geography and biology- we found that in four evaluated areas, the composition of birds (and therefore also the resources they use) is differentiated by the influence of landscape fragmentation. Only two protected areas were legally recognized in the region, but they were established to cover small and remote isolated territories, which makes it challenging to conserve them effectively. Due to the poverty conditions common among the local communities, extractive or pastoralist activities conducted in large areas can trigger higher forest fragmentation rates. Under these circumstances, the valuable ecosystem services in the study area would be permanently lost or maintained at high risk. Because of these risks, specific measures were proposed to improve the social-environmental management of the forest by implementing mechanisms aimed at generating sustainable economic benefits in a healthy environment and social peace.
An empirical review of HR practices and modernization in India\'s retail sector
Authors: Kalyan Nalla Bala , Sirisha T.
Published: May 2024

The success of an organization largely depends on its human resources. Human Resource Management (HRM) plays a vital role in achieving the organizational objectives. The retail sector has played a phenomenal role in India with a tremendous contribution to the Indian economy. The market after 2021 has been an eye-opening time for the Indian retail sector. The industry saw a decline of 8.5% in FY 2021, but it recovered in 2022 to reach $836 billion with an 81.5% contribution from traditional retail. However, the COVID-19 disruptions led to a rapid increase in e-commerce and digital adoption. Now, brands across segments are concentrating on increased online presence and direct sales as customers continue to shop online. This study concentrates on HR challenges in the retailing industry of the Chennai Region. In this article, the HR practices are analysed through HR planning, training, and selective hiring factors using Chi Square Test, ANOVA, Correlation and Regression.
The impact of intellectual capital on financial performance: An empirical investigation of Indian technology industry
Authors: Singh Raman Deep
Published: May 2024

This paper examined the association of intellectual capital and physical capital with financial performance (productivity and profitability) and market valuation (MB) in technology sector of India. IC efficiency of the companies was measured through Value added intellectual coefficient (VAIC) methodology. To examine the relationship of intellectual capital with financial performance and market valuation, the panel regression models have been employed in the study. The results evinced that value added intellectual capital coefficient (VAIN) has no relationship financial performance measures (ATO and ROA) and market valuation (MB) respectively. The results also found that physical and financial capital (VACA) has a significant influence on productivity and profitability of the organization. It is divulged that Indian technology-intensive firms still depend on tangible assets for organizational efficiency. This study is an eye opener for policy makers, government officials and other stakeholders to analyze the factors for non-existence relationship of intellectual capital with financial performance and market valuation respectively.
The relationship between the Debt-to-GDP ratio and the GDP in developed (US, Japan), developing countries (of Asia and Europe) and African sub-saharan countries with emphasis on Indian scenario: A comparative study
Authors: Dave Brij Behari
Published: May 2024

There is no simple relationship between debt and growth […]. There are many factors that matter for a country’s growth and debt performance. Moreover, there is no single threshold for debt ratios that can delineate the “bad” from the “good”. (International Monetary Fund, 2012, p. 9)

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is often used as an indicator of the size of the economy and the debt-to-GDP ratio works as an indicator of the financial leverage for an economy. A low ratio points that an economy’s goods and services production is adequate to pay off its debts without letting further debts be incurred. The borrowing pattern of a nation and the election to opt to incur further debt depends on economic and geopolitical considerations which include recession, war, interest rates etc. On the other hand, a high ratio would imply that the economy is not producing sufficiently to pay off its debts. Just like any bank would be interested in providing a bigger amount of loan only when an individual makes more money; likewise, in an economy’s scenario, investors would be more interested in taking on a country’s debt if it could produce more. And if at any time investors happen to worry about the repayment, and then they start to ask for higher interest rate returns to secure themselves against the risk of default. This way, it increases the cost of debt and the economy might fall into the trap of debt crisis.

This paper investigates the impact of India's public debt on its economic growth through an econometric analysis using data from the Reserve Bank of India, the International Monetary Funds, and the World Development Indicators for the period 1989-2014. The data is regressed in basic time series analysis taking into account the different variables that influence economic growth. The regression results show an inverted U-shape relationship between the public debt to GDP and its square. The results illustrate the theoretical findings of Reinhart and Rogoff's (2010) changing relationship between real GDP growth and government debt based on a debt threshold.
Elaboración de yogurt batido artesanal con leche de alpaca y vaca
Authors: Jahuira Huarcaya Faustino Adolfo , Condori Flores Luis , Oros Butron Oscar David , Galindo Silva Walter , Ramos Dueñas Daniel
Published: May 2024

Se evaluó el efecto del uso de leche de alpaca sobre los atributos fisicoquímicos, composición, microbiológico y sensorial del yogur batido artesanal con diferente formulación de leche de alpaca y vaca. La metodología de proceso pasteurizado para obtener siete formulaciones de yogurt con leche de alpaca, fueron sometidos al análisis fisicoquímico, composición, microbiológico y de calidad sensorial con resultados siguientes: La calidad fisicoquímica del yogurt elaborado con proporciones distintas de leche de alpaca resulto favorable para la estabilidad del yogurt, denotando también una mayor riqueza de solidos totales en su periodo de vida útil de consumo. La composición de los yogures con diversa proporción de leche de alpaca aumenta los componentes nutritivos del yogurt, enriqueciéndolo con nutrientes naturales, mejorando la calidad del yogurt y promoviéndola, como una “leche fermentada concentrada”. La calidad microbiológica de los yogures elaborados con partes proporcionales diversas de leche de alpaca, aparece aceptable para el consumo del yogurt según las Normas Técnicas Peruanas para la leche y derivados lácteos, dada la ausencia de microorganismos patógenos, mínima presentación de hongos y levaduras y presencia inicial de lactobacilos ácidos, que inhiben el crecimiento bacteriano y disminuyen presencia bacteriana al momento de maduración final del yogurt. Finalmente, la calidad sensorial de los yogures preparados con uso parcial de leche de alpaca demostró tener buenas características de sabor aroma y olor, principalmente en aquellos cuya formulación hace uso de proporciones mayoritarias de leche de alpaca, dando lugar a productos de gustos aceptables para el consumo.
Praca zdalna a macierzyństwo. Analiza korzyści i trudności wynikających z pracy zdalnej w opinii matek małych dzieci
Authors: Stankowska Magdalena
Published: May 2024

W czasie pandemii COVID-19 wiele matek i ojców rozpoczęło pierwszy raz z życiu pracę zdalną w towarzystwie swoich dzieci, ze względu na powszechny lockdown. W 2023 roku wprowadzono do Kodeksu pracy zmiany dotyczące pracy zdalnej. Celem artykułu jest analiza korzyści i trudności, jakie wiążą się z pracą zdalną rodziców małych dzieci z perspektywy kobiet – matek. Badania pokazały, że praca zdalna rodziców małych dzieci wiąże się dla nich z pewnymi korzyściami, jakimi są m.in. oszczędność czasu i pieniędzy, łatwiejsze godzenie obowiązków zawodowych z rodzinnymi czy większa efektywność pracy, ale też niesie ze sobą wiele trudności, np. przeszkadzanie dzieci w pracy, brak przestrzeni do pracy w domu, praca „po godzinach”, utrudniona komunikacja ze współpracownikami, poczucie alienacji czy wreszcie brak aktywności fizycznej i poczucie monotonii. Optymalna dla pracujących z domu rodziców małych dzieci (zwłaszcza dla matek) wydaje się sytuacja, kiedy dzieci są poza domem w trakcie ich pracy.
Science journeys of Pacific learners: Myths and realities
Authors: Reynolds Martyn , Lupo Pio
Published: May 2024

There is concern in Aotearoa New Zealand that Pacific students, families, and communities are underserved by schooling. Of note is the inability of education to encourage and equitably enable Pacific students to follow a successful journey into science. To shed light on this situation, this article presents the stories of two young Pacific scientists who are now engaged in the health sector. Key elements include stereotypes, motivations, sacrifices, and teacher influence. The stories offer instructive examples of the “context behind the context”, offering guidance to teachers of Pacific students in science and other subjects.
Unearthing the Influence of Work Environment on Innovative Work Behavior: Mediated by Organizational Learning and Employee Engagement
Authors: Zeer Imad Al , Fijuljanin Fahreta
Published: May 2024

This study aims to investigate the influence of the work environment (WE) on innovative work behavior (IWB) in state higher education institutions while considering the mediating roles of organizational learning (OL) and employee engagement (EE). Academic and non-academic staff data were collected through a quantitative survey methodology and analysed using PLS-SEM. Results indicate that the WE significantly enhances OL and EE, with β values of 0.583 and 0.471, respectively. Additionally, OL and EE mediate the relationship between the WE and IWB with β values of 0.296 and 0.111, respectively, explaining 39.6% of its variance. The study suggests introducing novel mediators to understand this relationship more comprehensively within higher education institutions.
Brisk Walking Exercise Has Benefits of Lowering Blood Pressure in Hypertension Sufferers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Malem Rehmaita , Ristiani Ristiani , Ali Puteh Muhibbullah
Published: May 2024

Background: Brisk walking exercise is an aerobic exercise with the moderate intensity that can reduce the risk in people with hypertension. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of interventions related to brisk walking and blood pressure reduction in hypertensive patients.
Methods: Search strategy through the PubMed, Science Direct, ProQuest, and Google Scholar databases limited from 2018 to 2023. The components measured are systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. This study uses the Black and Downs checklist to measure the quality of the study, which consists of 3, namely high quality, medium quality, and low quality. Effect size analysis of the study used the standard mean difference between brisk walking exercise and not doing brisk walking exercise.
Results: The results of the identification of the database obtained 1700 articles, then limited by title, year, abstract (n = 381), and full-text article feasibility (n = 76) to obtain nine articles included. Nine articles were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis by study quality: six studies of high quality, 2 of medium quality, and 1 of low quality. Systolic blood pressure had a substantial effect size in all studies (P<0.05; SMD: -0.55) while diastolic blood pressure had an effect medium size (P=0.05; SMD: 0.13).
Conclusion: Brisk walking exercise can significantly reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension—recommendations for the future to carry out community-based physical activity in improving physical health, including heart health.
Risk Factors and Outcomes Associated with Maternal Obesity and Overweight: A Cross Sectional Study among Moroccan Women in Marrakech
Authors: Samim Sara , Loukid Mohamed , Lamtali Saloua
Published: May 2024

Background: Obesity is becoming a real challenge for public health among pregnant women. This study aimed to identify sociodemographic and lifestyle risk factors and outcomes linked to maternal obesity and overweight.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from Nov 2021 to Dec 2022 in the maternity health facility of Mohammed VI Hospital, as well as in one of the main health centers with a delivery unit in Marrakech, Morocco. Parturients were divided into four categories according to their pre pregnancy BMI: underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese. We used the chi-square test (χ²) to analyze the sociodemographic and lifestyle factors associated with maternal obesity and overweight. The same tool was utilized to explore maternal and neonatal complications.
Results: Overall, 400 parturient women with singleton pregnancies were included in the study. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 29.8% and 31.5% respectively. Maternal age, type of housing, practicing sports, feelings about pregnancy were correlated with an increased risk of maternal obesity and being overweight. The risks of gestational diabetes, hypertension, anemia, cesarean delivery, and fetal macrosomia were higher among overweight and obese women compared to normal weight ones. The differences were significant (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Maternal overweight and obesity are strongly linked with socio-economic, lifestyle, and psychological factors which can lead to serious complications for both mother and baby. Further research is needed to develop appropriate preventive measures and interventions for maternal obesity and overweight.
Value-Based Market Segmentation of West Asian Medical Tourism Market: A Case of Iran
Authors: Torkzadeh Leila , Jalilian Habib , Rahmani Hojjat , Bakhshi Milad , Hashemzadeh Saeed , Faryabi Mohammad , Khodayari-Zarnaq Rahim
Published: May 2024

Background: Identifying different groups of customers and their preferences and needs enable countries to gain a competitive advantage in the medical tourism market. We aimed to segment medical tourists from West Asian countries seeking medical services in Iran.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 596 medical tourists who sought medical services in Iran in 2021. Data were collected using a valid questionnaire. Segmentation was performed based on medical tourism attributes (medical, destination, and tourism attributes), using cluster analysis methods; wards, and K means. The segments ' evaluation and profiling were conducted using discriminant analysis, chi-square, and one-way ANOVA tests.
Results: Our study divided the market into five segments: health seekers (3.8%), health and destination seekers (8.9%), tourism seekers (17.8%), infrastructure seekers (10.23%), and perfectionism (59.45%). In all segments, the health attributes were of high importance. The perfectionism segment registered the highest score in all three attributes (more than 5 of 6).
Conclusion: Improving health attributes and offering luxurious medical services can be the main strategy for Iran to attract the most medical tourists and achieve a good position in this marketplace. The implication of this study is policymaking for targeting the most profitable segment of this marketplace.
Online Customer Engagement: A Systematic Literature Review using PRISMA protocol
Authors: Attaoui Majdouline , Gaber Hasna
Published: May 2024

Customer engagement (CE) is a crucial marketing concept whose relevance has been further enhanced by the growth of social media and digital marketing. While the significance of CE is widely recognized, the research in this domain is notably fragmented, characterized by diverse definitions and conceptualizations found in the literature. This fragmentation raises concerns, as the absence of standardization may result in misunderstanding and contribute to increased divergence in future research. This paper presents a systematic review of customer engagement using PRISMA protocol by delivering its antecedents, outputs, and influencing factors. We focus on three main features: the relationship quality (i.e., trust, satisfaction, and commitment), the channel integration quality, and digital transparency. As a result, we provide hypotheses of a micro-level conceptual model for customer engagement. We also highlight the adoption of technological innovation (e.g., Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, GhatGPT) to foster online customer engagement.
Exporting Vietnam’s Coconut Products: Opportunities and Threats
Authors: Nguyen Thi Huong Giang , Nguyen Minh Long , Nguyen Thu Bao Minh
Published: May 2024

After highlighting the importance of Vietnam’s coconut product export industries, the research summarizes the prominent features of Vietnam's coconut products, the export procedures, and the export turnover of these products. It also identifies the opportunities and threats for Vietnam's coconut products. Specifically, opportunities for exporting Vietnam's coconut products include: (i) Large-scale production; (ii) Broad consumer market; (iii) Product processing technology; (iv) Support from coconut associations and traditional craft villages. On the other hand, the threats for exporting Vietnam's coconut products include: (i) Food safety issues; (ii) Competition with foreign countries; (iii) Production technology; (iv) Raw material market - product consumption market. The research results serve as a basis for the research team to consider and propose solutions from the government, associations, and enterprises to promote the export of Vietnam's coconut products.
Enhancing Viability of the Muscle-Sparing Latissimus Dorsi Flap
Authors: Turan Aydın
Published: May 2024

Aim:The aim of this study is to enhance the viability of the muscle-sparing latissimus dorsi flap.
In this study, the muscle-sparing latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap was designed with the skin paddle of the flap over the distal perforators of the thoracodorsal artery and perforators of the 10th or 11th posterior intercostal arteries. The flap was elevated together with the deep fascia at the base.
Methods: Sixteen flaps were used for the repair of defects in different regions in 14 patients, five female and nine male, with a mean age of 45 years. Flap sizes vary from 9x21 to 14x27 cm. The defects were located in anterior thoracic wall in patient four, arm in patient three, axillary fossa in patient three, deltopectoral region in patient two and posterior thoracic wall in patient two.
The mean follow-up period was 13 months.
Result: All flaps survived without total or partial loss. Seroma or contour deformity in the donor area did not develop. A visible scar developed in the donor area in a patient. Flap thinning was performed on two flaps. In all patients, shoulder joint function returned to normal in the last months postoperatively.
Conclusions: If the muscle-sparing latissimus dorsi flap is prepared to include the skin paddle 10th or 11th posterior intercostal arteries and together with the deep fasciae (dorsal thoracic fascia and scarpa’s fascia), it can be safely elevated large sizes.
La formación de profesores para la e-docencia: una revisión sistemática de la literatura
Authors: Villa Lombana Vanessa Del Carmen , Zapata Duque Jorge Fernando
Published: May 2024

En un contexto educativo en donde los programas académicos en modalidad virtual aumentan de manera exponencial, y con ello el mercado laboral y ocupacional de los profesores en ejercicio y futuros profesores, se abre camino la necesidad de generar reflexiones académicas pertinentes sobre el lugar que ocupa la formación docente en escenarios educativos digitales, de cara a la virtualización de la educación. Desde esta perspectiva, este artículo ofrece una revisión sistemática de la literatura sobre la formación de profesores en la era digital, de manera particular devela los hallazgos asociados con la formación para la docencia virtual o E-docencia, cuyo principal propósito es analizar estudios o investigaciones centrados en modelos, experiencias, o planes de formación orientados a profesores para la docencia virtual, mediante los cuales sea posible imaginar un modelo de formación para la E-docencia. El método utilizado fue el análisis cualitativo de contenido, cuyos hallazgos dan cuenta de las dimensiones pedagógicas, curriculares, didácticas y de gestión que intervienen en los procesos formativos dirigidos a profesores universitarios.
Customer Perceptions of In-Store Identification
Authors: Kemppainen Tiina , Frank Lauri
Published: May 2024

Customer identification is essential for all businesses; however, brick-and-mortar (B&M) retailers often face challenges capturing shopping behaviors in physical stores where customers are not accustomed to being identified, especially outside checkout. Nevertheless, B&M retailers are increasingly pressured to improve their identification and data collection methods to stay competitive with online retailers. Additionally, businesses are under pressure to incorporate digital elements into physical environments to keep them engaging and inspiring for the increasingly digitized customers. Hence, this study describes customer perceptions of in-store identification, focusing on B&M store entry and checkout-related identification. The data were collected from interviews with 18 customers of two Finnish B&M retailers. The findings show that while generally viewed positively, there is some reluctance towards identification initiatives. Customers cautiously accept entrance- and in-store identification, yet there are challenges in grasping the associated benefits. Additionally, concerns about privacy infringement and the extent of tracking were identified. While commonplace, checkout identification raises privacy concerns, highlighting the importance of nimble and discreet processes and preserving anonymity.
Preparing for Disease X: Predicting ICU Admissions Using Time Series Forecasting with Decoder-Only Transformer Neural Networks
Authors: Čelik Nejc , Škraba Andrej
Published: May 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical importance of predictive modelling in managing healthcare resources and shaping public health policies. This paper explores the application of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques, specifically decoder-only transformer neural networks (DOTNN), in forecasting weekly Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admissions. Our research is driven by the necessity to enhance preparedness for potential future pandemics, referred to as "Disease X", by leveraging large datasets of publicly available information. A prediction model has been developed that incorporates several key indicators, such as new cases, ICU admissions, and testing rates. Our DOTNN architecture, inspired by the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT), focuses on time series forecasting without the necessity for encoder components, thereby streamlining the prediction process. Despite limited data availability, the proposed method can achieve notable accuracy, with Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) values below 15% for a significant number of predictions. This performance highlights the potential of DOTNNs in forecasting ICU admissions, which is crucial for healthcare planning and resource allocation during pandemics.
Unravelling the Use of Digital Twins to Assist Decision- and Policy-Making in Smart Cities
Authors: Temple Lucy , Viale Pereira Gabriela , Klausner Lukas Daniel
Published: May 2024

This short paper represents a systematic literature review that sets the basis for the future development of a framework for digital twin-based decision support in the public sector, specifically for the smart city domain. The final aim of the research is to model context-specific digital twins for aiding the decision-making processes in smart cities and devise methods for defining the policy agenda. Overall, this short paper provides a foundation, based on the main concepts from existing literature, for further research in the role and applications of urban digital twins to assist decision- and policy-making in smart cities. The existing literature analyses common applications of digital twins in smart city development with a focus on supporting decision- and policy-making. Future work will centre on developing a digital-twin-based sustainable smart city and defining different scenarios concerning challenges of good governance, especially so-called wicked problems, in smaller-scale urban and non-urban contexts.
How are Companies Strategizing with Digital Transformation to Integrate Sustainability Objectives?
Authors: Khan Fuad
Published: May 2024

Digitalization offers innovative solutions through which firms can address sustainable challenges and be sustainable in the long run. The implementation of digitalization for sustainability sake can create both positive and negative impacts internally and externally to a business. While digital technologies can optimize resource management and enhance social outcomes, they also pose risks of increased energy consumption and e-waste generation. This research aims to explore how firms can balance the benefits of digitalization with that of the associated risks to enhance sustainability performance. By investigating the dynamics between digital transformation strategies, business models, and sustainability, it seeks to create new knowledge on the method of how digital sustainability should work. The paper will employ a multiple case study approach with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. Although the research is in its initial stages, it anticipates that businesses will increasingly adopt digital transformation to comply with environmental regulations. The study expects to contribute in digital sustainability strategy in response to evolving regulatory landscapes.
Enhancing Process Model Visualisation to Facilitate the Understanding of Stakeholders
Authors: Mulder Iris
Published: May 2024

Over the past forty years, the use of process models in practice has grown extensively. Until twenty years ago, remarkably little was known about the factors that contribute to the human understandability of process models in practice. Since then, research has, indeed, been conducted on this important topic, by e.g. creating guidelines. Unfortunately, the suggested modelling guidelines often fail to achieve the desired effects, because they are not tied to actual experimental findings. The need arises for knowledge on what kind of visualisation of process models is perceived as understandable, in order to improve the understanding of different stakeholders. Therefore the objective of this study is to answer the question: How can process models be visually enhanced so that they facilitate a common understanding by different stakeholders? Consequently, five sub-research questions (SRQ) will be discussed, covering three studies. By combining social psychology and process models we can work towards a more human-centred and empirical-based solution to enhance the understanding of process models by the different stakeholders with visualisation.
Kilka spostrzeżeń na temat stanu i interdyscyplinarności terminologii onomastycznej
Authors: Gałkowski Artur
Published: May 2024

Artykuł przedstawia spojrzenie na zastosowanie terminologii onomastycznej jako działu onomastyki, który pozwala na kodowanie zjawisk i pojęć onomastycznych przy pomocy ujednoliconych formalnie i semantycznie terminów naukowych. Autor stawia jednocześnie tezę o interdyscyplinarności tego rodzaju terminologii. Z jednej strony interdyscyplinarność wynika z samego charakteru onomastyki jako nauki sytuującej się często na pograniczach różnych dyscyplin, z drugiej jest to także właściwość utrwalana poprzez zainteresowanie i „zewnętrzne” użycie terminów onomastycznych (w komunikacji specjalistycznej i ogólnej). W tym wymiarze dostrzega się również swego rodzaju aberracje i próby nadmiernego lub nieadekwatnego z ustaleniami onomastów użycia terminów nowych lub sugerujących nieprawidłowe koncepty naukowe. Jest to bardzo aktualna kwestia rozpatrywana w kontekście międzynarodowym z udziałem powołanych do tego instytucji, jak np. ICOS.
Jan i Maria czy Onufry i Eufrozyna? Imiona chrzestne w parafii Daleszyce w latach 1602–1617, 1702–1717, 1802–1817
Authors: Łojek Agata
Published: May 2024

Celem artykułu jest zaprezentowanie analizy frekwencyjnej jednostek onimicznych (imion), które zostały wyekscerpowane ze spisywanych po łacinie ksiąg metrykalnych chrztów i urodzeń z parafii Daleszyce (woj. świętokrzyskie) z lat 1602– 1617, 1702–1717, 1802–1817. Badaniu poddałam imiona nadawane na chrzcie chłopcom i dziewczynkom z Daleszyc i kilkunastu okolicznych wiosek należących do parafii. W pracy porównuję materiał z trzech wieków, zwracam uwagę na zachodzące w tym czasie różnice w repertuarach imienniczych. Porównuję zasób imion męskich z zasobem imion żeńskich. Oceniam również udział wyszczególnionych przeze mnie typów frekwencyjnych imion (imion popularnych, częstych, rzadkich, incydentalnych) w grupach imion męskich i żeńskich w poszczególnych wiekach. Przeprowadzona analiza pozwoliła stwierdzić między innymi, że repertuary imiennicze w badanych okresach znacznie się od siebie różnią oraz że repertuar imion żeńskich na każdym etapie rozwoju systemu imienniczego parafii jest znacznie uboższy od repertuaru imion męskich.
Türkiye Türkçesi Ağızlarında Derleme Sözlüğü’ne Göre Karakter Adlarının Tematik ve Yapı Tasnifi; Ne Olumlu Ne Olumsuz Anlama Sahip Olanlar
Authors: Koç Fatma
Published: May 2024

Belirli bir kategoriye ait olan sözcüklerin oluşturduğu topluluk söz varlığını ifade eder. Yöreden yöreye göre değişen söyleyiş farklılıkları sadece ses ve şekilde değil aynı zamanda söz varlığına da etki etmiştir. Türkiye Türkçesi ağızlarının incelenmesi sonucunda ortaya konulan çalışmalar neticesinde dile ait olan veriler içerisinde söz varlığının boyutu ve kapsamı da veri olarak elde edilir. Ağızlarda yaşayan birçok sözcüğün standart dile geçtiği görülmektedir. Sözcük çeşitliliği açısından zengin bir kaynak olan Türkiye Türkçesi ağızları, bu kapsamda söz varlığının boyutunun genişlemesini sağlamaktadır. Bu açıdan değerlendirildiğinde ağız çalışmalarının yapılmasının önemi birçok bakımdan ortaya çıkmaktadır. Ad verme ve tanımlama eylemleri, toplumun kültürel birikimini yansıtır. Bunun sonucu olarak insanlar; karakter, huy, mizaç özelliklerini tanımlarken içinde bulunduğu toplumun maddi ve manevi atmosferini de sözcüklere aktarırlar. İnsanların herhangi bir özelliğiyle bilinmesi ve bu özelliğin ifade ediliş biçimi, karakter niteliklerini içeren adlarının meydana gelme ihtiyacını ortaya çıkarmıştır. Bir karakter adı, birden fazla anlama sahip olmakla birlikte karakter adının içerdiği anlam olumlu, olumsuz, ne olumlu ne de olumsuz anlama sahip olabilmektedir. Söz konusu anlam değerindeki farklılık, aynı zamanda konuşulan yörenin ağzındaki kültür farklılığını yansıtmaktadır. Bu çalışmada Derleme Sözlüğü’nün taranmasıyla elde edilen karakter adları içerisinde yer alan ne olumlu ne olumsuz anlama sahip olan karakter adları incelenecektir.
Bilâdüşşam’da 29 Haziran 1170 Depremi ve Hristiyan Kaynaklardaki Algısı
Authors: Polat Ziya
Published: May 2024

Yeryüzündeki bütün toplumlar tarihleri boyunca büyük felaketlerle yüzleşmişlerdir. Bunların bir kısmı bizzat insan eliyle yaşanmış bir kısmı da doğadaki düzenin işleyişi sonucu meydana gelmiştir. Depremler, doğal felaketler bağlamında en yıkıcı olanların arasında baş çekmektedir. Bu makalede on ikinci asırda meydana gelen depremlere nazaran büyük bir yıkıma sebep olan 29 Haziran 1170 tarihinde meydana gelen ve Halep merkezli olduğu düşünülen depremin ortaya çıkardığı yıkım, yıkılan şehirlerin yeniden imarı ve felaketin Hristiyan kaynaklar üzerinden nasıl gerekçelendirildiği ve algılandığı tartışılmıştır. Bu çerçevede önce tarihsel süreç bağlamında Halep merkezli olduğu düşünülen bölgedeki depremlerin serüveni işlenmiştir. Ardından 29 Haziran tarihli depremin bölgede yol açtığı yıkımın çerçevesi çizilmiştir. Buna göre bölgede birçok şehrin tamamen ya da kısmen yıkıma uğradığı ve bunun sonucu olarak birçok insanın hayatını kaybettiği tespit edilmiştir. Müslüman ve haçlıların bu dönemde yaralarını sarmakla meşgul olduğu ve bu süreçte kısmi bir barışın sağlandığı tespit edilmiştir. Ardından bölgenin yerleşik Hristiyanlarından olan Süryani Mihail vakayinamesi ve haçlıların önemli piskoposlarından biri olan Willermus’un kroniği üzerinden Hristiyanların depremi nasıl algıladığı ve gerekçelendirdiği tartışılmıştır. Metinlerin analizi yöntemiyle yapılan tartışma sonucu dini duygunun yoğunluğunun depremin algılanma biçiminde doğrudan belirleyici bir unsur olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Makalede yapılan tartışmaların sonucunda, söz konusu kaynakların ifadesiyle, Halep'te süren dinsizliğin ve Hristiyan mahkumlara yapılan zulmün, depremin temel gerekçesi olarak ileri sürüldüğü tespit edilmiştir.
Evaluation of Alcohol Use Disorder Videos on YouTube: A retrospective Analysis
Authors: Turan Ömer Faruk , Çöpür Ahmet , Ertürk Zamir Kemal , İlhan İsmail Emre , Meriç Faruk , Yazıcı Ramiz , Güner Hakan , Sanalp Menekşe Tuğba , Özdemir Sinan , Kocak Abdullah Osman
Published: May 2024

Objective: Alcohol-related health problems, including emergency admissions, are a significant concern globally. With the rise of internet usage, platforms like YouTube have become key sources of information on alcohol use disorder. This study aimed to evaluate the quality and content of English-language YouTube videos related to alcohol use disorder, utilizing criteria such as the Modified DISCERN scale, Global Quality Scale (GQS), and DSM-5 guidelines.
Methods: Of the 926 videos initially identified, 506 were included for analysis.
Results: Results revealed that while YouTube serves as a valuable educational resource for alcohol-related information, concerns exist regarding the accuracy and reliability of content, with a notable lack of videos uploaded by official institutions. Furthermore, despite the varying quality of videos, no statistically significant difference was observed based on the source of upload.
Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for improved algorithms to promote reliable content and greater involvement of official institutions in disseminating accurate information. Educational videos, especially those targeting emergency department patients, have the potential to enhance knowledge and facilitate informed decision-making regarding alcohol-related health issues. However, further research is warranted to assess the effectiveness of such interventions in reducing alcohol-related emergencies and burden on healthcare systems. Addressing these challenges could lead to more effective strategies for mitigating the harmful effects of alcohol misuse on public health.
Agile tailoring in distributed large-scale environments using agile frameworks: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Camara Rafael , Marinho Marcelo
Published: May 2024

With the increasing adoption of agile methodologies in distributed software development teams, there is a need to adapt these practices for large-scale environments. However, the lack of specific guidance can make this process difficult. To evaluate how large-scale agile distributed teams adapt their practices to meet their specific contexts, this study launches a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The SLR presents adaptations of agile methodologies in distributed software development teams operating in large-scale environments. With the growing popularity of agile methodologies, there is an increasing need to adapt them to suit the specific needs of distributed teams operating in large-scale contexts. The review identified 96 adapted practices from five agile frameworks (Scrum, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Large Scale Scrum (LeSS), the Spotify model, and Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD)) used in various case studies between 2007 and 2021. Scrum was the most commonly adapted framework with 32 customized practices, followed by SAFe (25), LeSS (17), the Spotify model (13), and DAD (9). The review provides insights into how these practices have been tailored to meet the needs of distributed teams in large-scale contexts. The findings can guide organizations in adapting agile practices to their specific contexts.
19’uncu Yüzyılda Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’nda Gerçekleşen Askerî Müdahale Ve Darbelerin Modernleşme Sürecine Etkileri
Authors: Uğur Bayram
Published: May 2024

1923’de kurulan Cumhuriyet, kurumsal, örgütsel ve kültürel açıdan, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu’ndan birçok miras devralmıştır. Askerlerin devlet güvenliğinin tehlikeye düşmesi halinde, yönetime müdahale etmesi de Osmanlı’dan genç Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’ne miras kalan bir gelenektir. Her ne kadar radikal siyasi değişiklikler ile tarihi süreklilik kesilmişse de ve resmi tarih Osmanlı’dan kopuş üzerine inşa edilse de, toplumsal, siyasal, kültürel, ekonomik ve felsefi dinamikler devamlılığa işaret etmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı; Tanzimat sonrası askeri müdahale ve darbeleri, konu hakkında yazılmış ikincil kaynaklar ışığında inceleyerek günümüz Türkiye’sinin darbelerle olan sınavına ışık tutmak, literatüre bir katkı sunmaktır. Bu bağlamda Osmanlı’nın modernleşme sürecinde karşılaştığı darbeler analiz edildiğinde, imparatorluğun iç siyasetinden ve dinamiklerinden kaynaklanan sebepler kadar, dönemin büyük güçlerinin, özellikle de İngiltere ve Rusya’nın etkisi ile saray ve Babıali’nin dış politika tercihlerinin belirleyici olduğu görülmektedir. Ayrıca; her iki dönemin, askeri müdahalelere dayanak oluşturan kurumsal dinamikleri farklılık arz etmesine rağmen, siyasal kültür, ideoloji, askeri eğitim ve sosyo-ekonomik yapı gibi değişkenleri benzerlik göstermektedir.
An Orientalist Discovery Effort During the 19th Century through the Eyes of Some European Travelers in Ankara
Authors: Önal Muhsin
Published: May 2024

Ankara, located in the center of Asia Minor and founded on an important crossroads, has always been an attraction center for travelers of various religious and national backgrounds. More importantly, it was located on the King’s Road which extended from Mesopotamia to Western Anatolia. Undoubtedly, these characteristic features of the city were noticed by Western travelers. The city was first visited by a Western traveler in the 16th century. The number and frequency of these trips increased over time. The 19th century is considered as the peak point in this regard. Correspondingly this article focused on the opinions of five different Western travelers who visited Ankara during the 19th century and whose names came into prominence. Before that, the period from the 16th to the 19th century was examined. In some cases, Ottoman archival documents were used to check the data provided by the travelers’ resources.