bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of the Ability to Develop CNC Machine Part Programs for Vocational High School Students in Indonesia
Authors: Kurniawan Reynaldo , S. Wijanarka Bernardus
Published: August 2023

The aims of this study are (1) to analyze the effect of the ability to read technical drawings on the ability to make CNC program parts; (2) to analyze the effect of geometry skills on the ability to make CNC program parts; (3) to analyze the effect of cutting parameter knowledge on the ability to make CNC program parts; and (4) analyze the effect of the ability to read technical drawings, geometry skills, and knowledge of cutting parameters simultaneously on the ability to make CNC program parts. This research is quantitative correlational research. The subjects of the study were 360 students of SMK class XII in the field of Mechanical Engineering in the city of Palembang, Indonesia, using a random sampling technique by Isaac and Michael equations so that a total sample of 187 students was obtained. The data collection method uses the test method. The data analysis used is a correlational statistical analysis between the three dependent variables and one independent variable. The results of the study: (1) The ability to read technical drawings has a positive and significant effect on the ability to make CNC programs by 11.17%; (2) Geometry ability has no significant effect on the ability to make CNC programs; (3) Knowledge of cutting parameters has a positive and significant effect on the ability to make CNC programs by 75.36%; and, (4) the ability to read technical drawings, geometry skills, and knowledge of cutting parameters have a positive and significant effect on the ability to make CNC programs by 89.9%.
Jump Girls-Female Jockey's Unique Stressors and Coping Strategies
Authors: Losty Ciara , Sreenivas Shubha
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Horse racing is one of the only sports in the world where males and females complete alongside each other, however female jockeys represent a small minority with the horse racing community. Insight into the unique stressors female jockeys encounter may provide sport science specialists and researchers with a greater awareness of the influencing aspects towards their stressors and specific supports they need. The primary aim of this study was to explore the unique stressors and coping strategies of female jockeys.
Design: Semi-structured interviewed were conducted with ten female jockeys.
Findings: The results found distinctive female stressors, such as a perceived limited timeframe for careers, lack of momentum, lack of control over their career and males being chosen over females to race ride. Bespoke female coping strategies were also identified, such as social support, wellbeing strategies and reflection on stressful experiences. No single coping strategy was identified.
Practical implications: A valuable recommendation should be to interpret new data into applied, bespoke, best practice guidelines, and thus educate jockeys and service providers to enable, educate and support female jockeys to cope with performance and environmental stressors.
Originality/value: This study fills a significant gap in the existing literature. Research relating to female jockeys is incredibly limited.
The Most Expensive Agricultural Land Prices in Europe: An Economic Analysis of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Authors: Barroso Castillo Santiago M. , de Martín-Pinillos Castellanos Ignacio , Cruz-Pérez Noelia , Santamarta Juan C.
Published: August 2023

Agriculture in the Canary Islands has greater limitations than in the rest of Spain due to the cultivation areas being geographically limited and the abrupt orography of the archipelago. As a result, in certain situations, tillage of the land is more complex and costs increase. This study focuses on the island of Tenerife and aims to identify the determining variables that directly affect the price of agricultural land, considering the type of crop. For this purpose, a survey was designed for farm managers on the island of Tenerife and, after analysing the responses, we focused on tubers, legumes, vineyards, bananas, and cereals. A multilinear regression model showed that the highest land price corresponds to those farms destined for banana production, with a value of 16.52 €/m2. The price of agricultural land on the island of Tenerife was found to be eight times higher than the European average. The main factors impacting this value are irrigation, the orography of the land, and the presence of farm buildings.
War’s Impact on Everyday Life: Resilience amidst Adversity in the Baghdad Clock
Authors: Abdulhadi O Althobaiti Mohammad
Published: August 2023

This paper delves into the impact of war on everyday life and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The significance of the study is that it highlights the resilience and strength of individuals facing adversity, offering insights into the human spirit’s ability to endure and persevere in challenging circumstances. The examination is based on a reading of Shahad Al Rawi’sThe Baghdad Clock. The novel provides a vivid illustration of the effects of war on the people of Baghdad and their daily struggles. Through its portrayal of characters who navigate life’s challenges during wartime, the novel highlights the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The examination reveals that war has a profound impact on the fabric of society, causing widespread destruction and loss. Still, it also unearths a deep sense of resilience in the face of adversity. The characters in the novel demonstrate their ability to endure and persevere despite the horrors of war, showcasing the human spirit’s unwavering strength in the face of adversity.
An Analysis of Subtitle Translation of Mulan: Skopos Theory-Inspired Perspective
Authors: Alsager Sara , Al-Mohizea Monira
Published: August 2023

English films, TV series, and audiovisual materials are widespread in the Middle East, and they require subtitle translation to convey the intended meaning and engage the viewer. Subtitle translation can be very challenging, and this is especially the case with cultural-specific items. This study will analyze the Arabic subtitle translation of the film Mulan 2020. The study aims to contribute to the literature evaluating subtitle translation in the Arab world. Therefore, the analysis will identify translation violations in light of the Skopos theory at different linguistic levels. To address the issues underpinning the violations in the subtitle translation, the strategies used in translation will also be analyzed. Moreover, using a questionnaire, the study will investigate the audience’s perception of the quality of the subtitle translation. The analysis of the data employed a mixed-method design. The findings show that the rules of Skopos theory were sometimes dismissed at the word and phrase levels in the subtitle translation. At the discourse level, the skopos rule was violated. The findings also reveal that the most used strategy was providing a literal translation. As for the audience perception, the findings reveal that the audience rated the Arabic subtitle translation of Mulan 2020 as fairly good. Overall, the findings suggest that the Skopos theory can be used as a tool to evaluate subtitle translation and help improve the overall translation quality while meeting the audience’s expectations.
Двойное ядро галактики UGC 4211 - кандидат в кротовые норы?
Authors: Макушевич Илья
Published: August 2023

Рассмотрены некоторые свидетельства в пользу того, что недавно обнаруженная двойная черная дыра в центре галактики UGC 4211 — возможно два близко расположенных входа в одну и ту же кротовую нору.
Performance of Apple ber on different training systems in hot arid condition
Authors: Nikumbhe Prashant , Meghwal P R , Meena Om Prakash , Pramendra  , Meena Hari Mohan
Published: August 2023

Ber is an indigenous and common fruit of India. It is commercially grown under wide climatic and soil conditions. Apple ber (Zizyphus jujube Mill) cultivar is gaining momentum in sub-tropical and tropical climatic conditions of West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat and in several northern parts of India. It is precocious in bearing habit with bold and crispy fruits. Many factors including training practices affect vegetative and fruit quality parameters. Due to bolder and heavier fruits, the cultivar is prone for limbs breakage or complete tilting of plants which results in uneven fruiting, reduced fruit set, and higher fruit drop. Considering its appealing fruit taste and quality and to address the above mentioned issues, different training systems were evaluated to see its performance on three to four years old apple ber orchards. Plants were trained on different training systems viz. Y-Shape, Espalier training system and control. Observations were recorded on vegetative and fruit quality parameters. Training systems significantly influenced various vegetative, yield and fruit quality parameters. Vegetative parameters such as leaf area, physical and quality attributes viz., fruit weight and size, TSS, ascorbic acid, yield, and B: C ratio were better in Y-Shape training system. Hence, Y- Shape training system can be adopted to improve yield and fruit quality parameters in Apple ber.
Spectrum of chlorophyll mutations and morphological variations in Abelmoschus esculentus L. induced through gamma radiation
Authors: Sasipriya S , Gangaprasad S , Dushyantha Kumar B M , Nagarajappa A , Basavaraj H , Harish Babu B N
Published: August 2023

Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench], is an economically exploited important traditional vegetable crop of the world. The present investigation examined the variability in induced chlorophyll mutants and othermorphological variations in okra. Seeds of two open pollinated popular varieties of okra namely Arka Anamika and Arka Abhay were irradiated with gamma doses of 30, 50 and 80 kR. The treatment 50 kR enhanced plant height, number of fruits per plant, fruit length, single fruit weight and total fruit yield per plant. Spectrum of several chlorophyll mutants were observed in the M1 generation. Other macro-mutants such as early and late flowering types, dwarf statured plants, leaf and flower mutants were also noticed at different doses of gamma radiation. The total number of visible mutation followed a trend of increasing frequency with the increase in dose of radiation.
Impact of age on pre-procedural TIMI flow in STEMI patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention
Authors: Verdoia Monica , Gioscia Rocco , Viola Orazio , Brancati Marta Francesca , Soldà Pier Luigi , Rognoni Andrea , De Luca Giuseppe
Published: August 2023

Background

Advanced age is a major determinant of impaired prognosis among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, the mechanisms associated with suboptimal reperfusion and enhanced complications are still largely undefined. The aim of the present study was to assess the impact of age on the angiographic findings and the procedural results of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) in patients with STEMI.

Methods

A consecutive cohort of patients admitted for STEMI treated with pPCI were included. Infarct-related artery (IRA) patency was defined for preprocedural TIMI flow 3.

Results

We included 520 patients, divided according to age tertiles (<61; 61–72; ≥73). Elderly patients were more often females, with hypertension, renal failure, prior myocardial infarction or PCI, with lower rates of smoking history, haemoglobin, leukocytes and cholesterol (P < 0.001), lower ejection fraction (P = 0.02), higher use of renin angiotensin system inhibitors, statins, ASA, calcium antagonists, diuretics and beta blockers. At angiography, for the IRA, percentage of thrombus (P = 0.02) and stenosis (P = 0.01), direct stenting (P = 0.02) and glycoprotein IIb–IIIa inhibitors (P = 0.04) inversely related with age, but for higher restenosis (P = 0.04). IRA patency was more common in patients aged ≥73 years (27.9% vs. 32.3% vs. 41.1%, P = 0.01). The impact of age on preprocedural TIMI flow was confirmed at multivariate analysis [adjusted odds ratio (95% confidence interval) = 0.68 (0.47–0.98), P = 0.04].

Conclusion

The present study shows that among STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI, more advanced age represents an independent predictor of preprocedural IRA patency. Future studies will define the implications on procedural results and long-term prognosis.
Atrial fibrillation in vascular surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis on prevalence, incidence and outcome implications
Authors: Malavasi Vincenzo L. , Muto Federico , Ceresoli Pietro A.C.M. , Menozzi Matteo , Righelli Ilaria , Gerra Luigi , Vitolo Marco , Imberti Jacopo F. , Mei Davide A. , Bonini Niccolò , Gargiulo Mauro , Boriani Giuseppe
Published: August 2023

Aims

To know the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF), as well as the incidence of postoperative AF (POAF) in vascular surgery for arterial diseases and its outcome implications.

Methods

We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis following the PRISMA statement.

Results

After the selection process, we analyzed 44 records (30 for the prevalence of AF history and 14 for the incidence of POAF).

The prevalence of history of AF was 11.5% [95% confidence interval (CI) 1–13.3] with high heterogeneity (I
2 = 100%). Prevalence was higher in the case of endovascular procedures. History of AF was associated with a worse outcome in terms of in-hospital death [odds ratio (OR) 3.29; 95% CI 2.66–4.06; P < 0.0001; I
2 94%] or stroke (OR 1.61; 95% CI 1.39–1.86; P < 0.0001; I
2 91%).

The pooled incidence of POAF was 3.6% (95% CI 2–6.4) with high heterogeneity (I
2 = 100%). POAF risk was associated with older age (mean difference 4.67 years, 95% CI 2.38–6.96; P = 0.00007). The risk of POAF was lower in patients treated with endovascular procedures as compared with an open surgical procedure (OR 0.35; 95% CI 0.13–0.91; P = 0.03; I
2 = 61%).

Conclusions

In the setting of vascular surgery for arterial diseases a history of AF is found overall in 11.5% of patients, more frequently in the case of endovascular procedures, and is associated with worse outcomes in terms of short-term mortality and stroke.

The incidence of POAF is overall 3.6%, and is lower in patients treated with an endovascular procedure as compared with open surgery procedures. The need for oral anticoagulants for preventing AF-related stroke should be evaluated with randomized clinical trials.
Can corporate Social Responsibility Contribute to Bankruptcy Prediction? Evidence from Croatia
Authors: Galant Adriana , Zenzerović Robert
Published: August 2023

Background/Purpose

Companies are becoming aware of the fact that corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming the imperative of their sustainable business model despite the potential costs it could generate. Researchers are mostly focused on estimating the relationship between CSR and financial performance where most of the findings indicate their positive relationship. This paper expands existing research and focuses on the relationship between CSR and the risk of bankruptcy using the data from 102 midsize and large companies from non-financial sectors using the data for four years. Research expands existing studies on the EU level according to the fact that most of the existing studies are performed among US companies.

Method

Descriptive statistics and SEM-PLS methodology was used to compare and analyze financial data with data collected from 7 groups of stakeholders.

Results

Research results indicate that the relation between CSR and the risk of bankruptcy is negative. Conclusion: Becoming a socially responsible company is in the best interest of all stakeholders because CSR activities contribute to financial stability and maintenance of going concern assumption.
External Debt, Investment, and Financial Development in Botswana and South Africa: A Multivariate Causal Analysis
Authors: MUYAMBİRİ Brian , MABEJANE John-baptiste
Published: August 2023

This paper employs a multivariate Granger-causality model to evaluate the causal relationship between external debt, financial development, and investment in Botswana and South Africa from 1980–2020. The study includes savings, trade, and economic growth as intermittent variables. Using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach; empirical results reveal that, for both Botswana and South Africa, there is no distinct short- and long-run Granger-causality relationship between external debt and either financial development and/or investment. However, for Botswana, there is a short-run unidirectional causal relationship from investment to financial development. While for South Africa, the opposite is true. That is, there is a short-run and long-run unidirectional causal relationship from financial development to investment. The policy implication for Botswana is to stimulate the real sector in the short run; immense efforts in promoting investment are recommended. Other results for Botswana support the concurrent promotion of investment, savings, and economic growth because these variables are found to have a short-run and long-run bidirectional causal relationship. For South Africa, it is primarily financial development that drives investment and economic growth. Therefore, policy should promote financial development to stimulate investment, both in the short and long run.
Bilgi Toplumunun İstihdama Etkilerinin Türkiye Açısından Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: OLCAY Tuğçe , UYSAL Yaşar
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmada bilgi toplumuna dönüşüm ve bu dönüşümün istihdam boyutunda yaratacağı değişimin Türkiye’yi nasıl etkileyeceği ve alınması gereken önlemlerin neler olabileceği bütüncül ve çoklu ağ etkileşim ilişkileri çerçevesinde toplumsal bütünün alt alanları arasında kesin sınırlar koymadan analiz imkanı veren Toplumsal Sorunlara Entegre Sistemler Yaklaşımı ile değerlendirilmiştir. Bu yaklaşım çerçevesinde çalışmada; Türkiye’nin 21. yüzyılın başından bu günlere ekonomik durumu, demografik yapısı ve bilgi toplumuna dönüşümündeki konumu dikkate alınarak mevcut işgücü, istihdam ve işsizliğin görünümü, işgücünün teknoloji, otomasyon ve nitelikli işgücü talebi karşısında istihdam riskleri, sorunları ve yeterliliği, bu yeterlilikte eğitim sisteminin katkıları ortaya konulmuştur. Türkiye’nin ekonomi alanındaki kırılgan ve istikrarsız yapısı, üretim deseni, teknolojideki dışa bağımlı konumu, bunlara bağlı olarak da uluslararası gösterge ve endekslerdeki görünümü bilgi toplumuna dönüşümde gerekli koşulları taşımadığını göstermektedir. Türkiye’de mevcut eğitim düzeyi, işgücü niteliği ve bireylerin beceri yeterlilikleri dikkate alındığında yaşanan kısmi ve daha çok da tüketim boyutunda görülen dönüşüm sürecinin işgücü, istihdam ve işsizlik üzerinde önemli bir değişim yaratmadığı, yüksek teknoloji ve otomasyon yaygınlaştığında nitelikli işgücü talebi karşısında çalışanların işlerini kaybetme riskinin artacağı, ortaya çıkacak yeni işlerde de istihdam olanağının azalacağı, işgücü-teknoloji dengesi sağlanamadıkça işsizliğin giderek artacağı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Türkiye’nin dönüşüm sürecindeki konumu, uygulanacak ekonomik, sosyal, kültürel ve teknolojik politikaların, istihdam stratejisinin, çağdaş bir eğitim sisteminin, sosyal koruma ve güvenlik sisteminin önemini ve paradigmal dönüşüm gerekliliğini ortaya çıkarmaktadır.
THE IMPACTO OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE DEMAND OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
Authors: Veronesi Letícia , Martin Joelma , Silva Guilherme , Prieto Maria Luisa , Valle Adriana , Boas Paulo , Corrente José
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT GOALS To assess the impact of climatic variations on the demand of children and adolescents in emergency services. METHODS Ecological study conducted in a city countryside of São Paulo, which analysis of 39,336 emergency room visits in 2018 and correlation with meteorological data obtained from the meteorological station of the College of Agronomic Sciences of the municipality. Poisson regression models were fitted considering the season, temperature, relative humidity and precipitation. RESULTS The greatest demand for care was in the age group between 0 and 5 years (65.2%) with acute nasopharyngitis (8.7%) being the most frequent morbidity, followed by unspecified fever (6.1%); acute upper airway infection: 5.5%; acute tonsillitis: 5.2%; nausea and vomiting: 5%; diarrhea and gastroenteritis: 4.8%; cough: 4.6%; asthma: 4.2%; bronchopneumonia: 2.9% and acute pain: 2.4%. In summer, the most frequent morbidities were fever and diarrhea; in autumn: acute nasopharyngitis; in winter: IVA and fever; in spring: fever, acute nasopharyngitis. Acute nasopharyngitis, acute upper airway infection and bronchopneumonia mainly affect younger children and these diseases are more likely to occur at lower temperatures and in low air humidity. CONCLUSIONS There is a different frequency of morbidities in the different seasons of the year, as the chance of occurrence change depending on age, average temperature, average humidity and has no correlation with precipitation. Therefore, from the analysis of the climate, health services can anticipate to promote preventive measures and meet a greater or lesser demand of patients.
Okorusu tailings – Part I: General characterisation of superficial tailings
Authors: Lohmeier S. , Ellmies R. , Adolffs T. , Sindern S.
Published: August 2023

Former open-pit fluorite mining and processing at the Okorusu carbonatite deposit, Namibia, resulted in a large tailings dump comprising an old (~553 kt) and a new tailings part (~3.8 Mt). We characterise dump tailings mineralogically and geochemically in order to evaluate the potential for processing of relict fluorite and recovery of other commodities of interest. The tailings comprise largely quartz, K-feldspar, different carbonates (ankerite, calcite, dolomite, siderite and manganese carbonates), fluorite, apatite, pyroxenes, hornblende and Fe (hydro)oxides, whereas all other mineral phases such as baryte, pyrite, pyrochlore and REE fluorcarbonates occur in traces. The largest proportional difference between samples from the surface of the new and old tailings pertains to fluorite (average old dump: ~12 vol.%; average new dump: ~5 vol.%) and apatite proportions (average old dump: ~8 vol.%; average new dump: ~5 vol.%). Mineralogical contrasts between both tailings parts result largely from fluorite, apatite, quartz and Fe (hydro)oxides being more abundant in old tailings and carbonates being more abundant in new tailings. Geochemically, these contrasts are reflected in the major element composition, while variances in trace element compositions are mostly small. The mineral proportions clearly point out considerable fluorite (≥804 kt) and apatite (≥742 kt) resources, with potential by-products of Nb and REE based on drilling data. The readily available material in combination with a high proportion (about 80%) of liberated fluorite are favourable for re-processing by locally available flotation technology. Therefore, the tailings dump can be considered a valuable resource for the critical raw material fluorite and the fertiliser raw material apatite, which are wanted materials on international and national markets.
Graphical representation of a servitude territory: legal and practical aspects
Authors:   EKA University of Applied Sciences, College of Business Administration and Alberts College, Latvia, Dinsberga Jolanta
Published: August 2023

Establishing a road servitude is one of the ways of ensuring access to immovable properties, which are not connected to a common use road, thus ensuring complex improvement and development of reachability provided for in the Sustainable Development Strategy of Latvia until 2030 (Latvija2030). The graphical representation of a servitude territory is a legally binding document necessary for the corroboration and registration of the road servitude right. The purpose of the study is to reflect, as a result of studying the development and practical application of the legal framework for the content and form of the graphical representation of a servitude territory, the problems and peculiarities involved to draw conclusions and to provide conceptual solutions to the problems identified. Research methods used are general scientific – descriptive, analytical, formally dogmatic, modelling and legal interpretation – grammatical, systemic and teleological. The study has revealed problems in the development and practical application of a graphical representation of a servitude territory due to the lack of a legal framework to ensure a uniform procedure and principles for the development of content and form.
Nurses’ Professional Image: Levels Determination and Ideas for Strengthening during Covid-19 Pandemic: Descriptive Study
Authors: Sucu Çakmak Nefise Cevriye , Şahin Nilay , Cihan Erdoğan Banu
Published: August 2023

Background: Nurses are effective in changing the negative perceptions of society about the profession. Hence, it is important to determine the professional image levels of nurses and to determine their ideas for strengthening their professional image levels.
Purpose: This study was carried out to determine the professional image levels of nurses and their ideas for strengthening their professional image during the Covid 19 period.
Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted online. In the study, the snowball sampling method was used, and a total of 305 nurses participated between August 2020 and May 2021.
Results: The study found that 67.8% of nurses were not satisfied with the view of society on the current nursing image, and 76.3% of nurses themselves were not satisfied with the current image of nursing. Suggestions to strengthen the image of nursing were: raising the education level (28.0%), the society, government, and administrators should value nursing (19%), and improving the salary and working conditions (17.8%). Regarding the relationship between ideas to strengthen nurses’ professional image and their professional image education subdimension scores, it was observed that the scores of those who suggested increasing nurses’ level of education were significantly higher than those who suggested improving their salaries and working conditions (p=0.016).
Conclusion: In our study, it was determined that the image levels of nurses had increased compared to the pre-pandemic period. It was determined that nurses prioritised raising the education level in order to strengthen their image level.
Understanding the Dielectric Relaxation of Liquid Water Using Neural Network Potential and Classical Pairwise Potential
Authors: Ryu Jae Hyun , Yu Ji Woong , Yoon Tae Jun , Lee Won Bo
Published: August 2023

Understanding the role of hydrogen bond networks in determining the relaxation dynamics is essential for understanding natural phenomena in liquid water. Classical pairwise additive models have been widely utilized for elaborating the underlying mechanism behind the relaxation phenomena. However, they have shown their limits due to either the absence or inaccurate descriptions of many-body and medium-to-long-range interactions. This work demonstrates that the Deep Potential Molecular Dynamics (DPMD) model help calculate the dielectric constant at the accuracy of the first-principles simulations. The DPMD model outperforms the classical force field (SPC/Fw) in predicting dielectric spectra especially in replicating high-frequency excesses, attributed to its adeptness in simulating intricate hydrogen bond networks. Through a comprehensive analysis of the simulation results, it becomes evident that only the DPMD model effectively accommodates a wide range of hydrogen bond coordination scenarios thereby characterizing the intricate nature of the hydrogen bond network. This adaptability stems from the intricate interplay of many-body interactions and intramolecular dynamics. In addition, orientation defects within the DPMD model play a significant role in shaping the potential energy barrier due to the adaptability.
CEO GENDER AND ITS EFFECT ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE PERCEPTION OF BUSINESS ETHICS
Authors: Prochazkova Katerina , Micak Peter
Published: August 2023

Research background: There is a gender gap in decision-making process between men and women in executive positions. The results of multiple research studies suggest that women in executive positions are more likely to invest in corporate social responsibility compared to men in the same positions. Research also confirms a lower risk of corporate fraud, risk aversion, greater transparency, and higher levels of ethical behaviour when women are present in executive positions in the company. Most of the research conducted in this area has been carried out in the conditions of large and developed economies, and therefore we consider it necessary to verify their validity in the context of a small open economy. Purpose of the article: This article aims to verify the findings obtained in foreign research in the conditions of the Czech Republic. Specifically, we will focus on identifying the relationship between the gender of the CEO and the existence of corporate social responsibility and the gender of the CEO and the perception of the importance of business ethics. Methods: Considering the findings from the theoretical research, two hypotheses are formulated in the paper. To test the validity of these hypotheses, a data sample obtained via a questionnaire survey in one hundred large companies operating in the manufacturing industry in the Czech Republic is analysed. In addition to descriptive statistics, inferential statistics in the form of correlation analysis is used to verify the validity of the hypotheses. Findings & Value added: Within the analysed sample, the existence of the hypothesised relationships was confirmed. Therefore, if a woman was a CEO within the analysed sample of companies, there is a higher probability that the company will practice corporate social responsibility in some form. Furthermore, there was also a higher probability that female CEOs would perceive business ethics as more important than their male counterparts. The primary added value of this paper is the confirmation of the validity of foreign findings in these specific areas in the conditions of a small open economy.
The improvement of nutrition quality, antioxidant capacity, and functional
properties of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) sprout flour through NaCl and Naalginate elicitation
Authors: Ariviani S. , Mudalifah I.
Published: August 2023

Cowpea exhibits potential antioxidant capacity, and various health benefits, as well as a
good source of protein and nutraceutical compounds. Our previous study showed that
elicitation using 50 mM NaCl or 250 ppm Na-alginate before germination is the most
effective technique to improve the antioxidant capacity of cowpea sprout with the lowest
impact on the reduction of germination power and yield. The objective of this research
was to evaluate the potential of NaCl and Na-alginate elicitation on the improvement of
the nutrition quality (proximate), antioxidant capacity (total phenolic content, total
flavonoid content, reducing power, and Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC)),
and functional properties (water absorption capacity (WAC), oil absorption capacity
(OAC), water holding capacity (WHC), oil holding capacity (OHC) and emulsion stability
(ES)) of cowpea sprout flour. The cowpea sprout was prepared with and without
elicitation (control) by immersing the cowpea seeds either in 50 mM NaCl, 250 ppm Naalginate or distillate water for 8 hrs prior to germination for 48 hrs. The sprouts then were
dried, milled, and sieved to produce sprout flour. The research results proved that
elicitation significantly increases the protein and total mineral levels, functional
properties, and antioxidant capacity, and reduces the fat and carbohydrate levels of
cowpea sprout flour. Elicitation using Na-alginate produced a higher improvement of
OHC, nutrition, and antioxidant capacity of elicited cowpea sprout flour than that of NaCl
elicitation. This study provides an alternative strategy for improving the nutrition,
antioxidant capacity, and functional properties of legume flour.
Research on Vocal Music Learning of College Students in Henan Province ：Self-efficacy and Cognition
Authors:   College of Music, Philippine Women's University, Philippines, Peng Li
Published: August 2023

Self-efficacy refers to people's confidence or belief in whether they can use the skills they possess to complete a certain job behavior or achieve the required ability for behavioral goals in a specific field. As a college vocal music teacher in Henan Province in the new era, while imparting vocal skills to college students, exploring more factors that can improve the professional skills of contemporary college students. In practice, found that the role of self-efficacy is multifaceted, and it affects students Behavioral choices, motivational efforts, cognitive processes, and emotional processes. Therefore, strengthening self-efficacy is of great significance for improving academic performance, enhancing learning motivation, and improving learning attitude. This paper explores the motivational issues related to vocal music learning, and discusses the significance of self-efficacy in vocal music learning and suggestions for training. As a teacher, it is necessary to recognize the importance of students’ self-efficacy training and adopt various methods and Means to cultivate students' sense of self-efficacy and promote the development of vocal music teaching in colleges and universities.
Study on the Vibration Characteristics of Yaw Gear System for Large-Capacity Offshore Wind Turbine
Authors: Lee HyoungWoo , Jang SeoWon , Ahn Seok-Hwan
Published: August 2023

Vibration and noise must be considered to maximize the efficiency of a yaw system and reduce the fatigue load acting on a wind turbine. This study investigated a method for analyzing yaw-system vibration based on the change in the load-duration distribution (LDD). A substructure synthesis method was combined with a planetary gear train rotational vibration model and finite element models of the housing and carriers. For the vibration excitation sources, the mass imbalance, gear mesh frequency, and bearing defect frequency were considered, and a critical speed analysis was performed. The analysis results showed that the critical speed did not occur within the operating speed range, but a defect occurred in the bearing of the first-stage planetary gear system. It was found that the bearing stiffness and first natural frequency increased with the LDD load. In addition, no vibration occurred in the operating speed range under any of the LDD loads. Because the rolling bearing stiffness changed with the LDD, it was necessary to consider the LDD when analyzing the wind turbine vibration.
Eksplorasi Posisi Sambungan dan Penambahan Elemen Pengaku Untuk Meningkatkan Kekakuan pada Balok RISHA
Authors: Carissa Carissa , Larasati Dewi , Triyadi Sugeng , Wimala Mia , Sagara Altho , Irham Adhie
Published: August 2023

ABSTRAKRangkaian panel RISHA menciptakan ruangan maksimal 3 m x 3 m. Beberapa penelitian yang dilakukan membuktikan ukuran tersebut belum nyaman jika digunakan sebagai rumah tinggal Masyarakat Berpenghasilan Rendah (MBR). Pada perkembangannya, teknologi RISHA digunakan untuk bangunan dengan bentang balok yang lebih lebar, sehingga kekakuan balok harus ditingkatkan, oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi posisi sambungan dan penambahan elemen pengaku dalam upaya meningkatkan kekakuan pada sambungan antar panel struktur RISHA. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan simulasi software beam calculator untuk mendapatkan uji gaya momen, gaya geser, dan defleksi. Analisis menggunakan metode weighted product (WP) untuk mendapatkan posisi sambungan dan elemen pengaku terbaik. Simulasi dilakukan dengan eksplorasi posisi sambungan dan elemen pengaku untuk meningkatkan kekakuan pada sambungan antar panel struktur RISHA. Hasil pengujian menunjukan balok yang terdiri dari tiga panel memiliki kekakuan yang lebih besar dari dua panel dan elemen pengaku splice lebih unggul dibandingkan corbel, maka penambahan elemen pengaku terbukti dapat meningkatkan kekakuan pada sambungan antar panel struktur RISHA.Kata kunci: RISHA, kekakuan, corbel, splice, momen, gaya geser ABSTRACTThe RISHA series of panels creates a room of up to 3 m x 3 m. Several studies have been conducted to prove that this size is not comfortable when used as a low-income community residence. In its development, RISHA technology is used for buildings with wider span beams, so that beam stiffness must be increased, therefore this study aims to review the position of joints and the addition of stiffener elements to increase stiffness in joints between RISHA structural panels. This research was conducted using a quantitative approach. The data collection method uses beam calculator software simulation to obtain moment force, shear, and deflection tests. The analysis uses the weighted product (WP) method to get the best joints and stiffener elements. The simulation was carried out by exploring the position of the joints and the stiffening of the elements to increase the stiffness of the joints between the RISHA structural panels. The test results show that the beam consisting of three panels has greater stiffness than the two panels and the splice stiffener element is more than the corbel, so the addition of the stiffener element is proven to increase the elasticity at the joints between the RISHA structural panels.Keywords: RISHA, stiffener, corbel, splice, moment, shear force
Comparativa entre Business Intelligence y Data Mining
Authors: Vera Cervantes George Jhonny , Sayago-Heredia Jaime
Published: August 2023

Vivimos en la sociedad de la información. Gracias a Internet y al desarrollo de los sistemas de información en las empresas, sus directivos pueden acceder a mucha más información, de más calidad y con mayor rapidez. Cada vez es más importante saber qué está pasando en nuestro mercado y en nuestras propias organizaciones. El tiempo de que disponemos para acceder a esa información es cada vez menor; consecuentemente, necesitamos obtener la información más rápidamente para analizarla y tomar decisiones a partir de ella, El objetivo principal de esta investigación es describir y comparar las principales técnicas, herramientas y características de Business Intelligence y Data mining. El resultado de la comparativa permite realizar una mejor elección de la tecnología más adecuada, en función de los datos a ser extraídos y requisitos de la organización.
Comparación sobre alternativas de Software para estudiantes con discapacidad visual
Authors: Crespo Jonnathan , Guamán Arenillas Kevin Raúl , Lema Romero Wilson Rolando , Pacheco Herrera Silvio David
Published: August 2023

La inclusión en la educación superior para las personas con discapacidad visual cada día posee más importancia en nuestro país, es por eso que las instituciones universitarias tienen la obligación de garantizar una educación de calidad para todas las personas que posean alguna discapacidad. En el presente artículo se pretende exponer algunos métodos y alternativas para garantizar la inclusión en la educación de un estudiante con discapacidad visual de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca, para ello se realizó una entrevista al estudiante con el objetivo de determinar el estado actual del estudiante en el uso de las TIC y los problemas existentes en el ámbito educativo. Después del análisis realizado se investigó y testeo las herramientas tecnológicas más accesibles para el estudiante y la Universidad Católica de Cuenca lo que dio como resultado un cuadro comparativo entre las características de tres herramientas enfocadas a solventar y ayudar en el manejo de un computador a personas con discapacidad visual. Consecuentemente, se seleccionó a la herramienta NVDA como la indicada debido principalmente a que es un programa de licencia libre por lo que su implementación futura no representaría ningún problema tanto para la Universidad Católica de Cuenca como para los estudiantes y los equipos informáticos destinados para los estudiantes con discapacidad visual.
Diseño y desarrollo de gimbal impreso en 3D para la adaptación de métodos de escaneo 3D sobre drones
Authors: Pinto Guerrero Carlos Andres , Escobar Montero Flor María , Campuzano Nieto Gonzalo Bayardo
Published: August 2023

El presente documento trata sobre el diseño, desarrollo y análisis de un prototipo de un gimbal de 2 ejes, acoplado a un dron de tipo cuadricóptero. La estructura es fabricada por medio de impresión 3D y como controlador del circuito electrónico se utiliza Arduino. Se desarrolla el prototipo para estabilizar dos cámaras en conjunto con un módulo láser para el método de escaneo 3D por iluminación estructurada y un Smartphone para el método de fotogrametría. Se explica la obtención de los parámetros y todo el proceso de diseño realizado. El diseño del prototipo tiene como enfoque factores como optimización de pesos, geometría necesaria para obtener imágenes según el método de escaneo, resistencia del material, montaje del circuito electrónico, entre otros. Se analiza el comportamiento de las vibraciones que se reducen con el gimbal, nivel de la línea láser, y la obtención y comparación de imágenes.
Immigration, Colonizationand Agricultural Development in the Campos Gerais Region of the Paraná State, Brazil
Authors: Stein Marcos Nestor
Published: August 2023

This article approaches narratives within the report entitled Campos Gerais: Estudo da colonização, that was composed in the early seventies by Albert Elfes, a German agricultural engineer, and published in 1973 by the national institute of colonization and agrarian reform (INCRA), Paraná regional superintendency, south of Brazil. Elfes analyzed the settling of European and Asian immigrants in the Campos Gerais do Paraná region in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Furthermore, through interpretations related to the past and present (1970) of such region, the agronomist constitutes this geographic and human space as proper for the increase of agricultural production, which would originate from the work of immigrants and their descendants, in individual properties, with business characteristics that function as cooperatives. In our analysis, we don't deal with Elfes narratives just as descriptions of some specific realities, but as interpretations about the past, the present and expectations of the future that involve the ideas of progress, the passing of time and that classify and hierarchize the ways of living of the caboclos, Brazilian farmers and immigrants in Campos Gerais do Paraná.
Yetenek Yönetiminin Örgütsel Bağlılığa Etkisi: Örgüt Temelli Öz Saygının Aracılık Rolü
Authors: KORKMAZ Oya , GÖKTAŞ Tuğçe
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışma günümüzdeki örgütlerin yetenekleri yöneterek sahip oldukları insan kaynağının örgüt temelli öz saygısını ve bağlılığını artırarak rekabet avantajı kazanabileceklerini göstermek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Söz konusu bu ilişkiyi ortaya koymak amacıyla İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Uluslararası Havalimanı’nında faaliyet gösteren ve hava kargo taşımacılığı yapan firmalarda çalışan 221 kişiye yüz yüze anket uygulanmıştır. Anket sonucunda elde edilen veriler SPSS 20.0 (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) ve AMOS 24.0 (Analysis of Moment Structures) paket programları kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Değerlendirme sonucunda yetenek yönetiminin örgütsel bağlılık üzerindeki etkisinde örgüt temelli öz saygının kısmi aracılık rolü olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Yapılan fark testleri sonucunda ise örgüt temelli öz-saygının; yaşa, çalışılan departmana, pozisyona ve aylık gelir düzeyine göre farklılık gösterdiği tespit edilmiştir
Decent Work and Economic Growth Goals 8: Tourism and the Sustainable Development in Southeast Asia
Authors: Tran Thi Thuy Sinh , Németh Nikoletta
Published: August 2023

To secure a sustainable future for both developed and developing countries, a group of global leaders came together to settle on a list of 17 objectives that would be known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. These goals aim to achieve a worldwide balance between economic, social, and ecological progress. Initially, the United Nations connected tourism to only three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), tourism has the potential - albeit frequently untapped - to contribute to the complete set of goals. Until now, the relationship between sustainable development and tourism is viewed as equivocal - tourism is a sector defined by a significant reliance on foreign investment and international tourists, with a spotty history of negative repercussions and disputes. This study examines Sustainable Development Goal 8 "Decent Work and Economic Growth" from the standpoint of robust sustainability and identifies the connection between tourism development and SDG 8. This article examines the relationship between Sustainable Development Goal 8 and tourism, providing an overview of the current condition of tourism for growth within Southeast Asia, particularly at a time when the area – and the sector as a whole – have been significantly impacted.
Impact of Energy Transition on China's Economic Growth under Carbon Neutrality Climate Policies
Authors: Rurong Chen
Published: August 2023

President Xi has proposed climate action, and China will be carbon neutral by 2060. This paper investigates the changes in the energy consumption market during the energy crisis and finds out how different economic agents responded. In order to simulate the development of a high-quality economy, a vector auto-regression model (VAR) is constructed by using updated energy factors. First, it identifies the relationship between the factors that will influence carbon emissions development and the digital economy. To determine how carbon emissions, energy consumption, and the digital economy respond to shocks generated between carbon emissions, energy consumption, and the digital economy, this paper performs impulse response analysis on three indicators. Digital economy development requires a lot of energy to fuel its economic activities. Furthermore, technological improvements will reduce the unnecessary consumption of energy and thus contribute to carbon neutrality. In this paper, the greatest contribution is the use of VAR models to investigate the impulse effects of carbon neutrality. This is a challenging energy environment. Using impulse response analysis, the model takes into account effects on energy consumption and income, which makes it more realistic when simulating carbon neutrality.