bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Percepción de riesgo y riesgo de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en estudiantes universitarios mexicanos
Authors: López-Escamilla Jazmín , Pérez-Marín Litzy Vanessa , Camacho-Castro América Julieth , Mendoza Catalán Geu , López-Sánchez Ulises , Ángel-García Julieta
Published: September 2024

Objective: To analyze the relationship between the perception of risk and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DMT2) in Mexican university students.
Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study, the population of interest were undergraduate and graduate students from 18 to 40 years of age from Mexico. An online survey was used, through Google Forms. The FINDRISC questionnaire for the risk of T2DM and the Perception Questionnaire for developing T2DM were used. The data were analyzed and processed in the SPSS program.
Results:156 students answered the survey, mainly women. 32.7% have a slightly high risk and 29.5% moderate/high risk of developing T2DM. The perception of risk of developing T2DM obtained a mean of 18.6 (SD = 2.7) and was positively and significantly correlated with the risk of T2DM (r = .245, p = .002). Differences in risk and perception of risk of developing T2DM were found by sex, educational level and those who work.
Conclusions: Students who perceive higher risk report a high level of risk of developing T2DM. Men present greater internal control in the perception of risk, postgraduate students have a greater risk of DMT2 and more worry, students who also work have a greater risk and perception of risk of developing T2DM.
Intervenciones Interdisciplinarias en Unidades de Cuidado Intensivo Neonatal desde el enfoque de habilitación: Una Revisión Sistemática
Authors: Sandoval Velez Gina Tatiana
Published: September 2024

Introducción: la eficacia de brindar el más alto nivel de atención para estructurar los servicios de intervención terapéutica con el fin de mejorar los resultados del neurodesarrollo a corto y largo plazo para los recién nacidos de alto riesgo y prematuros ha tenido un desarrollo creciente respecto a la documentación del mismo en la literatura a nivel internacional y nacional. Objetivo: identificar las características principales de las intervenciones interdisciplinarias en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatal. Metodología: revisión sistemática basada en protocolo PRISMA frente a la evidencia científica encontrada en el periodo comprendido desde 2015 hasta 2024, en las bases de datos Web of Science y Scopus. Se seleccionaron 50 artículos, los cuales fueron registrados en una matriz de síntesis de Excel. Resultados: surgieron categorías relacionadas con las intervenciones interdisciplinarias en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatal, como las teorías que las sustentan, los criterios de inicio, los componentes, las herramientas de valoración, los resultados y la efectividad de estas intervenciones. Conclusión: la intervención interdisciplinar desde el enfoque de habilitación en este contexto clínico es un campo en evolución que requiere un enfoque integral y colaborativo para optimizar los resultados del desarrollo infantil y la salud de los bebés de alto riesgo y prematuros a través de la investigación continua y la colaboración interdisciplinaria, contribuyendo a mejorar las prácticas en este entorno crítico.
Dentin matrix protein-1 in oral biology research: Narrative review
Authors: Christian Khoswanto
Published: September 2024

Dentin matrix protein (DMP-1) is a matrix protein other than collagen that is present in dentin and bone mineralization. It could attach Ca2+ ions to control hydroxyapatite formation and promote odontoblast cellular proliferation into odontoblast-like cells. DMP-1 is a mineralized dentin structure protein that is also synthesized in nonmineralized tissues and essential to the development of mineralized tissue by initiating deposition and modulating mineral treatment. DMP-1, DMP-2, DSP, and DMP-4 are the four proteins that make up this group. DMP-1 demonstrated to affect an extensive array of capabilities, including stem cell and preosteoblast adhesion, proliferation, and development, as well as matrix mineralization. DMP-1 was discovered within the mineralizing globules, suggesting that it play a role in matrix-mediated hydroxyapatite nucleation. The preformed hydroxyapatite is exposed to the extracellular fluid by the crystals that are produced through the matrix vesicle membrane. Although the extracellular fluid generally contains enough Ca2+ and PO4 3- to allow ongoing crystal multiplication and growth, fresh crystal formation requires some local circumstances in the matrix around the vesicles. DMP-1 and other signaling molecules may have an impact cells that are capable at the repair site of additional stimuli the host tissue's contribution, resulting in the development of a functionally active tissue and physically identical to physiologic dentin. The main objective of this research is to emphasize the critical functions of DMP-1 and give the most recent data regarding its use to dental science. Conclusion: DMP-1 is vital in providing protection in osteogenesis, amelogenesis, dentinogenesis, and dental pulp regeneration. It demonstrates that DMP-1 plays an essential impact in odontoblast protection, ameloblasts, osteoblast, and osteocyte maturation.
Konflik Intrapsikis Tokoh Anna dalam Novel Represi Karya Fakhrisina Amalia
Authors: Nur Syifa Hilya , Rachmat Pauji Dicky , Susanto Arju
Published: September 2024

Konflik Intrapsikis adalah konflik yang terjadi berasal dari hubungannya dengan orang lain, di mana hal itu menjadi bagian dari sistem keyakinan pada dirinya. Penelitian ini berisi mengenai konflik intrapsikis yang dialami tokoh Anna dalam novel Represi. Metode penelitian kualitatif diterapkan dalam penelitian ini, dan teknik simak-catat diterapkan untuk pengumpulan data, di mana novel Represimenjadi objek penelitiannya. Hasil pembahasan yang dapat dijabarkan secara sederhana adalah penelitian ini diperoleh 18 data, di antaranya 3 data Diri Rendah, 4 data Diri Nyata, 2 data Diri Aktual, dan 9 data Diri Ideal
Hoffnung in der Klimakrise?
Authors: Habibi-Kohlen Delaram
Published: September 2024

Angesichts global steigender CO2-Emissionen trotz aller Mahnungen und auch vielfältiger globaler Bemühungen um die notwendigen Transformationen schwindet bei vielen Menschen die Hoffnung auf ein in der Zukunft lebenswertes Leben, was zu Lähmung und Apathie wie auch zu manischem »Weiter so« führen kann. Wie Hoffnung dennoch aussehen kann und in welchen widersprüchlichen Konzepten sie sich findet, wird diskutiert. Auch wird beschrieben, wie ein Ansatz die beiden großen entgegengesetzten Ansätze von Hoffnung, die sich im Aktivismus und im Miserabilismus finden, verbindet.
PENGARUH JOB STRESS DAN WORK-LIFE BALANCE TERHADAP JOB PERFORMANCE PEGAWAI DIREKTORAT JENDERAL PAJAK YANG DIMEDIASI JOB SATISFACTION
Authors: Nasikhudin Nasikhudin , Muttaqijn Imam , Gumilar Aris
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh job stress (X1) dan work-life balance (X2) terhadap job performance (Y) pegawai Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (DJP) yang dimediasi oleh job satisfaction (Z). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan 504 pegawai DJP sebagai responden yang tersebar di seluruh Indonesia dari berbagai latar belakang usia, pendidikan, status pernikahan, lama bekerja, dan jabatan. Teknik analisis yang digunakan yaitu analisis regresi linier berganda dan uji analisis jalur serta uji statistik dengan menggunakan uji t dan uji F. Hasil uji hipotesis menyatakan bahwa job stress berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap job satisfaction dan job performance. Work-life balance berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap job satisfaction dan job performance. Job satisfaction juga mampu memediasi hubungan antara job stress maupun work-life balance terhadap job performance pegawai DJP.
OePRESS: an Open ePrint and Rigorous Evaluation System for STEM
Authors: Tan Wanpeng
Published: September 2024

In light of the failed peer review system in basic research, we propose a novel open science initiative: an Open ePrint and Rigorous Evaluation System for STEM (OePRESS). In particular, three different types of research activities --- original research, indirect contributions (e.g., participation in the evaluation system), and funding/time requests --- should be evaluated using quantitative and continually refined metrics. This new community-based rigorous evaluation system will provide the best incentive for all members by rewarding them with accurate recognition of their innovative achievements and accurate credit for their service and other contributions to the community. The system rewards the quality, not the quantity, of accomplishments. Community members earn credits for their research and other activities in OePRESS, and as they accumulate experience and credits they can advance in their role in the community. High-risk, high-reward research projects will have a better chance of being funded. Eventually, when funding agencies and hiring institutions rely on this rigorous evaluation system to make their decisions, we will see a self-sustaining community of researchers striving for perpetual innovation and development.
Attitudes to Possessions in Emerging Adults: Predictors of Hoarding Behaviours and Cognitions
Authors: Kartal Enes , Scott Jane , Morein Sharon
Published: September 2024

Although hoarding symptoms are chronic and the average onset is late adolescence, younger cohorts have received little attention in research. Given the insidious symptom trajectory of hoarding and the unsatisfactory treatment outcomes in clinical groups, comprehensive research focusing on younger participants may reveal insights and suggest early intervention opportunities. Here, 316 emerging adults (aged 18-25) reported on hoarding symptoms, executive functioning, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms, Autism traits, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder symptoms, social anxiety, psychological distress, emotion regulation, interpersonal attachment and traumatic life events. Principal Component Analysis was used to cluster the data into underlying components. Regression analysis showed that executive control and negative emotional response are the key predictors of hoarding behaviours, with compulsivity and decisional impulsivity also being significant contributors. Importantly, the interaction between the two key predictors was not significant (β = .05, p = .273), implying two distinct pathways. Additionally, compulsivity, executive control and traumatic life events contributed to hoarding-related cognitions. Difficulties in executive control, as noted in ADHD, would be an important target in the detection and intervention of hoarding symptoms among younger cohorts. Caution in the assessment of clutter in young people is needed as their control over the common residential areas might be limited.
Preferences for simple explanations in diagnosis and prediction
Authors: Warren Greta , Keane Mark , Byrne Ruth M.J.
Published: September 2024

People sometimes prefer a simple explanation, such as a common-cause diagnosis that two symptoms are caused by one disease, rather than a more complex separate-causes diagnosis, that they are caused by two different diseases. We tested whether they also prefer a simple common-effect prediction, that two health conditions lead to one symptom, rather than a more complex separate-effects prediction that the two conditions lead to two different symptoms. Three experiments showed that participants preferred common-effect predictions to separate-effects ones, just as they preferred common-cause diagnoses to separate-causes ones; however, their preference for common-effect predictions was significantly attenuated compared to their preference for common-cause diagnoses. The preference for a simple common-effect explanation was eliminated when frequency information indicated that the two separate effects occurred far more often than the common effect, just as for common-cause explanations. The preferences occurred in a medical domain about diseases and symptoms, for judgments of satisfactory diagnoses and predictions (Experiment 1) and judgments of satisfactory explanations (Experiment 2); they also occurred for a more complex river pollution domain about bacteria and toxins (Experiment 3). The experiments indicate that the preference for simple explanations arises because of the ease of simulating causal relations in common-cause and common-effect models.
Is the Anti-Saccade Task a Valid Measure of Inhibition?
Authors: Frischkorn Gidon T. , Oberauer Klaus
Published: September 2024

Research on individual differences in executive functions has often used a manual version of the anti-saccade task to measure cognitive inhibition. Here, we investigated the validity of anti-saccade performance as a measure of inhibition. Success in this task relies on several processes: Inhibition of a saccade to the cue location; translating the cue location into the target location; making a saccade to the target location; and rapid identification of the target stimulus. In two experiments (NE1 = 181 and NE2 = 165) we varied whether the task required these processes. We also varied the preparation time before each trial, and the cue-target interval to measure the speed of task-relevant processes. We used a theoretically motivated statistical model to dissociate parameters that reflect the contribution of each process to performance. Individual differences in most of these parameters correlated with observed performance, implying that performance reflects a mixture of several processes. Critically, inhibition accounted for a small proportion of variance in performance. Only the efficiency of translating cue information into the target location was credibly correlated with working-memory capacity and processing speed. These results question the validity of anti-saccade performance as a measure of inhibition.
Icons in Action: Redefining Iconicity for the Cognitive Sciences
Authors: Pouw Wim
Published: September 2024

Iconicity is a term used in cognitive science and gesture studies to denote an informative relation between the form of an utterance and the meaning of that utterance. With good iconic design, the form of an utterance can directly invite a suitable perceiver with a certain degree of initiation, to grasp a meaning in the right direction. Despite the now increasingly touted importance of iconicity for understanding human languages, it proves difficult to define more formally. When the term is defined, researchers tend to base iconicity on resemblances, such that A is iconic of B, if A resembles B in some relevant respect. In the philosophy of depiction fundamental issues have been raised against resemblance-based accounts. Even when barring such metaphysical issues, it has recently been argued that for all practical research purposes, a 'state-of-the-art' definition of iconicity should also do away with resemblances. Instead iconicity is in the eye of the beholder (mind-to-world relation) as opposed to a property of the environment (world-to-mind relation). In this paper I suggest for all practical purposes that there is an alternative explanatory route available to us, which is paved more broadly by 4E approaches (embodied, embedded, enactive, extended) and the philosophy of depiction. Taking this road should lead to a "distributed" view, where iconicity arises in a niche-constructed organism-environment system. This paper provides the bare bones for such a view, broadening the discussion, and hopefully drawing other perspectives in so that a distributed view of iconicity can become fully fleshed out.
Canada Needs a National COVID-19 Inquiry Now
Authors: Fisman David , Horton Jillian , Oliver Matthew , Ungrin Mark , Vipond Joseph , Wright Julia M. , Zoutman Dick
Published: September 2024

BackgroundWe are now in the fifth year of an ongoing pandemic, and Canada continues to experience significant surges of COVID-19 infections. In addition to the acute impacts of infection, accumulation of organ damage and disability is building a “health debt” that will affect Canadians for decades to come. Calls in 2023 for an inquiry into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic went unheeded, despite relevant precedent. Canada urgently needs a comprehensive review of its successes and failures to chart a better response in the near- and long-term.Main BodyPublic health inquiries are like an urgent surgery: we hope never to need it but, when we do, we defer it at our peril. Key lessons for public health in Canada have been drawn from inquiries, particularly Ontario’s SARS Commission and the Royal Commission of Inquiry on the Blood System in Canada. While Canada fared better than many comparators in the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is clearly still in a public health crisis. Infections are not only affecting Canadians’ daily lives but also eroding healthcare capacity. Post-COVID condition is having accumulating and profound individual, social and economic consequences.An inquiry is needed to identify a better course of action on various fronts, and to build resilience in the future. More must be done to reduce transmission, including a serious public education campaign to better inform Canadians about COVID and effective mitigations, with a particular focus on the benefits of respirator masks. We need a national standard for indoor air quality to make indoor public spaces safer, particularly schools. Data collection must be more robust, especially to understand and mitigate the disproportionate impacts on under-served communities and high-risk populations. General confidence in public health must be rebuilt, with a focus on communication and transparency. In particular, the wide variation in provincial policies has sown mistrust: evidence-based policy should be consistent. Finally, Canada’s early success in vaccination has collapsed, and this development needs a careful post-mortem. ConclusionA complete investigation of Canada’s response to the pandemic is not yet possible because that response is still ongoing. However, an inquiry is needed to conduct a rapid assessment of the current response and provide recommendations on how to improve in 2025 and beyond, as well as provide guidance for future pandemics.
PERENCANAAN GEDUNG PUSAT PENJUALAN CCTV DI KOTA SAMARINDA DENGAN PENEKANAN PADA ARSITEKTUR KONTEMPORER
Authors: Asriansyah Risky , Wardhana Wardhana , Riza Ahmad
Published: September 2024

Gedung Pusat Penjualan CCTV adalah bangunan yang dibangun Khusus sebagai pusat informasi tentang produk – produk  CCTV dan juga sebagai tempat khusus atau pusat penjualan kamera cctv beserta peralatan penunjangnya. Kamera CCTV saat ini merupakan sistem keamanan yang dapat terintegrasi dengan televisi, komputer, laptop, smartphone dan tablet. Permasalahan pada tempat yang luas dan juga dapat terhubung satu sama lain, serta kebutuhan akan fasad dengan konsep bangunan dan teknologi terbarukan agar bangunan dapat memberikan iklan dan pemberitahuan ke customer agar menjadi bangunan yang menarik maka penekanan pada arsitektur kontemporer. Kegiatan yang diwadahi dalam Gedung Pusat CCTV di Kota Samarinda dengan Penekanan Arsitektur Kontemporer ini belum ada di Samarinda maka pentingnya peran  bangunan pusat Komersil CCTV ini agar kegiatan perniagaan di Kota Samarinda ini dapat di fasilitasi seperti contohnya : pusat informasi dan pameran produk – produk cctv dan pusat penjualan kamera cctv beserta peralatan penunjangnya.
PERENCANAAN DEALER SEPEDA MOTOR HONDA DENGAN PENDEKATAN ARSITEKTUR RAMAH LINGKUNGAN DI SAMARINDA
Authors: Kahfi Aji Abdul , Wardhana Wardhana , Huda Khoirul
Published: September 2024

Perencanaan Dealer Sepeda Motor Honda Dengan Pendekatan Arsitektur Ramah Lingkungan di Samarida adalah suatu tempat yang memberikan pelayanan jasa servis sepeda motor, pembelian unit sepda motor, serta menyediakan suku cadang sepeda motor Honda. Perencanaan dealer sepeda motor Honda di Samarinda dengan pendekatan arsitektur ramah lingkungan dikarenakan fakta akibat pemanasan global mendorong lahirnya berbagai inovasi produk industri terus berkembang dalam dunia arsitektur dan bahan bangunan. Pada arsitektur ramah lingkungan, beberapa pendekatan perlu dilakukan meliputi perilaku manusia sebagai penghuni, perekayasaan bentuk dan ruang, pengaturan masalah bangunan dan lingkungannya, serta pemanfaatan enerji.
PERENCANAAN BADMINTON STADIUM DENGAN PENDEKATAN ARSITEKTUR FUTURISTIK DI SAMARINDA
Authors: Parantean Rinto , Prasetyo Prasetyo , Wardhana Wardhana
Published: September 2024

Dalam perkembangan jumlah atlit-atlit di Kota Samarinda dan banyak tempat latihan atlit atau lapangan sewa bulu tangkis, namun belum tersedianya fasilitas yang cukup untuk mewadahi event kejuaraan nasional maupun internasional bulu tangkis, serta masih kurangnya fasilitas penunjang yang memadai untuk para atlit. Tujuan penelitian perencanaan dalam membuat Gedung Badminton Stadium dengan pendekatan Arsitektur Futuristik Di Samarinda sehingga tersedianya tempat atau sarana untuk mewadahi Pendidikan Olahraga Badminton dan tempat latihan para atlit serta memberi fasilitas penunjang yang lengkap seperti arena pertandingan, arena pelatihan, Ruang fitnes, Ruang medis, Musholla, Cafetaria dan Badminton Store, dengan konsep pendekataan Arsitektur Futuristik. Maka diharapkan dengan perencanaan ini agar dapat dimanfaatkan sepenuhnya karena keterbatasan fasilitas atau fasilitas penunjang olahraga badminton di Samarinda. Dengan penekanan gaya arsitektur futuristik pada perencanaan gedung tersebut diharapkan mampu menjadikan bangunan agar terkesan heroik dan canggih serta dilengkapi dengan fasilitas penunjang agar pengguna bangunan terasa nyaman.
The Role of Purchasing Decisions in Enhancing Customer Value in Wedding Organizers
Authors: Prayudi Dicki
Published: September 2024

Industri Wedding Organizer, sebuah sektor berbasis layanan yang membantu konsumen dalam mempersiapkan acara pernikahan dengan cermat, telah menyaksikan meningkatnya permintaan akan layanan ini di kalangan masyarakat Indonesia dari waktu ke waktu. Meskipun demikian, laju peningkatan permintaan akan wedding organizer relatif lambat dibandingkan dengan jumlah pernikahan. Oleh karena itu, perlu diterapkan strategi yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan daya beli penyelenggara pernikahan. Penelitian ini meneliti variabel Komunikasi Pemasaran, Citra Merek, Inovasi Produk, Keputusan Pembelian, dan Nilai Pelanggan untuk melihat pola dampaknya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan analisis deskriptif dan analisis verifikatif yang melibatkan 294 responden, dengan analisis Structural Equation Model (SEM) sebagai alat analisisnya. Temuan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya pengaruh penting dari komunikasi pemasaran, citra merek, dan inovasi produk terhadap keputusan pembelian, yaitu sebesar 72,44%, serta dampak signifikan keputusan pembelian terhadap nilai pelanggan, yaitu sebesar 82,60%.The Wedding Organizer industry, a service-based sector aiding consumers in meticulously preparing for wedding events, has witnessed a growing demand for its services among Indonesians over time. Despite this, the rate of increase in demand for wedding organizers has been relatively sluggish compared to the number of weddings taking place. Consequently, there arises a necessity to implement strategies aimed at augmenting consumer purchasing power towards wedding organizers. This study scrutinizes the variables of Marketing Communication, Brand Image, Product Innovation, Purchasing Decisions, and Customer Value to discern their impact patterns. Employing quantitative methods with a descriptive analysis approach and verification analysis, the research encompasses 294 respondents, with Structural Equation Model (SEM) analysis serving as the analytical tool. Findings from the study indicate a noteworthy influence of marketing communications, brand image, and product innovation on purchasing decisions, accounting for 72.44%, alongside a significant impact of purchasing decisions on customer value, constituting 82.60%.
Harga dan Kelengkapan Produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pada Toko Sembako Rizkuna Desa Karang Sentosa
Authors: Santoso Teguh , Salam Munib Alaika
Published: September 2024

The purchase decision of consumer is influenced by some factors such as price and product completeness. Facts in Rizkuna Groceries Store are that they set the price higher from the competitor and the product they offer are not complete. Based on those facts, the sales in Rizkuna Groceries Store have decreased. This study was conducted to find out the influence of price and product completeness toward the purchase decision of the customers in the Riskuna Groceries Store in Karang Sentosa Village. The method for this study is quantitative approach along with the customers who ever purchased from the Rizkuna Groceries Store as the respondent. The data collection technique used was a questionnaire, with a total sample of 150 people. Data quality technic was examined with validity and reliability tests. Data analysis test using multiple linear regression. Data analysis test was conducted by partial and simultaneous tests. The results of this study prove that there is a positive and significant effect of price and product completeness on purchasing decisions. Partially, price contributes 24% and product completeness contributes 45.3% to purchasing decisions. Price and product completeness simultaneously affect the purchase decision by 49.6%, and the remaining 50.4% is influenced by other variables
Pengaruh Brand Image dan Promosi Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Fashion Impor (Studi Kasus Pada Produk Uniqlo di Jakarta Utara)
Authors: Tamba Rousdy Safari , Melita Puput
Published: September 2024

This study was conducted with the aim to determine the effect of Brand image and promotion on the purchase decision of imported Fashion products (Case Study on Uniqlo products in North Jakarta). Respondents in this study are consumers who have used/purchased Uniqlo products at the North Jakarta branch store. The number of respondents used in this study amounted to 150 people. Data retreival, technique used is purposive sampling method with questionnaire tool distributed through google form. Testing data using multiple regression analysis techniques. The results of this study indicate that the independent variable is the Brand Image (X1) and promotion (X2) positive and significant effect on the dependent variable is the purchase decision (Y)
Pengaruh Word of Mouth dan Store Image terhadap Purchase Decision Mie Gacoan di Bekasi Timur Regency
Authors: Evitha Yuli , Praja Dandi Fatahilah
Published: September 2024

Culinary enthusiasts in Indonesia are increasing, especially in the field of processed noodle culinary. Indonesia itself ranks 2nd (second) in the world in the largest noodle consumer. With this, it certainly affects Mie Gacoan to develop business and innovations made to influence customer purchasing decisions. This study aims to measure the effect of word of mouth and store image on the purchase decision of Mie Gacoan in East Bekasi Regency. This study uses a quantitative method with a sample size of 100 respondents. In this study using data analysis techniques in the form of statistics with data testing using validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis tests with t tests and f tests, as well as coefficient of determination tests and Pearson Correlation tests. The results of testing the regression coefficient partially obtained a tcount value on the word of mouth variable of 20.206 and the store image variable obtained a tcount of 3.003, all calculations showed greater than the ttable calculation of 1.984, which means that each independent variable partially affects the dependent variable. In the f test simultaneously obtained the results of fcount of 40.564 greater than the ftabel 3.09 so it can be concluded that word of mouth and store image have a significant influence on purchase decisions.
Cuando perder es impensable: reflexión sobre inaceptabilidad de la derrota en las elecciones mexicanas del 2024
Authors: Zayas Morales Pablo
Published: September 2024

En este ensayo propongo una reflexión sobre algunos de los elementos retóricos utilizados por la oposición en las elecciones de 2024 en México que implican una inaceptabilidad de la derrota, y las consecuencias y responsabilidades de ello. Estos elementos tienen que ver con la caracterización de la 4T o Claudia Sheinbaum como actores ilegítimos, radicales o inherentemente antidemocráticos.
The Dynamics of Albanian Insurance Market and Its Importance in Economic Development
Authors: Lipi Klaudia
Published: September 2024

The insurance market plays a crucial role in promoting econom­ic stability and mitigating risk within any economy. The primary objective of this research is to provide a complete understanding of the dynamics of the insurance sector in Albania, analyzing the main factors that influence its growth and development. The study uses a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative insights drawn from expert interviews, policy documents and industry reports. Identifying the challenges, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic is a critical aspect of this study. The research identifies and assesses barriers to market potential, in­cluding limited public awareness of insurance, regulatory constraints and the impact of socio-economic factors on consumer behaviour. These chal­lenges are contrasted with opportunities such as the untapped potential of digitization and advances in technology, which could reshape the industry’s trajectory. Also, the findings of this research can serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, industry actors and researchers interested in understand­ing and contributing to the growth and development of the insurance sector in Albania. Additionally, the analysis contributes to the broader discourse on insurance market dynamics in emerging economies, shedding light on the unique challenges and opportunities such markets face.
From Crisis to Connectivity: Unraveling Sustainable Energy Indexes
Authors: Dias Rui , Chambino Mariana , Alexandre Paulo , Galvão Rosa
Published: September 2024

The pursuit of financing instruments aligned with the Sustain­able Development Goals (SDGs) is crucial for fostering sustainability in di­verse economic sectors. However, a significant gap exists in understanding the performance of green assets, posing challenges for investors and pol­icymakers. This study addresses this gap by examining the relationships among green energy indexes, including ISE Clean Edge Global Wind Energy, S&P Global Clean Energy, S&P TSX Renewable Energy and Clean Technolo­gy, and Solactive China Clean Energy, from January 2020 to October 2023. Findings reveal that ISE Clean Edge and S&P Global Clean Energy indexes serve as hedging assets, while S&P TSX provides coverage against specific risks. The Solactive China Clean Energy index, however, may not be suitable for hedging due to strong peer connectivity and a lack of long-term stability. In conclusion, effective alignment of sustainability goals with clean energy investment strategies requires careful consideration of asset characteristics and relationships, emphasizing diversification, and ongoing awareness of evolving dynamics for socially and environmentally responsible investors.
Economic Growth, Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions in the European Union. A Panel Data Analysis
Authors: Raycheva Iva
Published: September 2024

This study focuses on the impact of economic growth and ener­gy consumption on carbon dioxide emissions. The analysis is based on pan­el data for the 27 member countries of the European Union for the period 2012-2021. The results show that there is a statistically significant relation­ship between real GDP, energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions for the EU member states. Generally speaking, the researched relationship shows that in the last dec­ade in the EU, successful policies have been implemented to increase the green balance between economic growth and harmful emissions in the air. It should be taken into account that the need for the implementation of the circular economy is increasing since the green measures are not applied equally in each of the countries studied.
The Impact of Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality(VR) in Marketing Campaigns
Authors: Isufi Anisa , Feruni Nerajda , Köroğlu Osman
Published: September 2024

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies have revolutionized marketing by seamlessly merging physical and digital experi­ences. However, the conceptual development of this field within academic lit­erature has been somewhat limited. To address this gap, our systematic liter­ature review, following the PRISMA methodology, thoroughly examines ex­isting research and industry insights while emphasizing the importance of a well-defined conceptual framework. By introducing the PRISMA technique, our study aims to investigate the current and anticipated technological advance­ments in terms of consumer engagement, brand loyalty, and sales conversion. Our framework encompasses technological affordances, consumer engage­ment, and persuasive content creation, exploring how AR and VR applications impact consumer perception, brand awareness, and purchase behavior within this framework. While some studies highlight positive impacts on consumer en­gagement, brand loyalty, and sales conversion, we also identify critical research gaps. These gaps primarily center around the need for empirical research and a deeper understanding of consumer behavior when interacting with AR and VR in marketing campaigns. Additionally, technological challenges, privacy con­cerns, and content creation hurdles remain significant obstacles to success in this domain. Our study’s key contributions include the classification of five clus­ter themes for the two meta-synthesis analyses, pointing to potential future di­rections for businesses and academics. This underscores the continued integra­tion of AR and VR technologies into marketing practices, providing a compel­ling opportunity to address these research gaps. Ultimately, our review offers a roadmap for further inquiry, providing valuable insights for both marketers and the academic community in this dynamically evolving field.
Income Inequalities during the Post-covid Era in the Greek Tourism Industry
Authors: Krikonis Konstantinos , Konstantaras Ioannis
Published: September 2024

Tourism industry wages are dominated by seasonality, with no detailed key factors affecting monthly salary available for candidates and employers. Using Blinder-Oaxaca wage decomposition technique, the au­thors identified the impact of job location, education, gender and other fac­tors within the Greek Tourism Industry during the summer season of 2023. Analyzing 600 job offers involving 2500 candidates and 320 companies, the paper provides a comprehensive dataset that can yield valuable insights into the dynamics of the market. The authors identified across-country in­come variations, based on geographic trends and emphasized the role of education. Based on the results, even though the pandemic has offered new job prospects, especially for female employees, the gender wage gap is still widely apparent in the industry. By exploring these aspects, this paper offers a nuanced understanding of salary variations providing valuable informa­tion for professionals making career decisions and businesses seeking to op­timize their talent strategies.
Eco-Innovation in the Accommodation Sector in Albania
Authors: Llaci Shyqyri , Xhani Blanka
Published: September 2024

Limited research examines eco-innovation in developing na­tions, especially when it comes to a country like Albania. Therefore, in or­der to close this gap, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the barriers and driver factors to eco-innovation in the accommodation sector in Albania. It was conducting a qualitative-method approach, with a multiple-case study of six big hotels in Albania. The authors for data collection in this study used an in-depth interview with the managers, and the main research ques­tion was “What are the drivers’ factors and barriers of eco-innovation in the accommodation sector in Albania? The interview includes both closed- and open-ended questions: the interview begins with closed-ended questions, which were used to give an overall orientation to the respondents, and after open-ended questions to offer them an opportunity to elaborate on their re­sponse and to see things from their perspective of view. Despite the eco-innovation advantages, the Albanian hospitality industry has not yet adopted them widely due to several internal and external barri­ers. The internal barriers are identified as lack of awareness and education for the potential benefits of eco-innovation, cost constraints because imple­menting eco-friendly practices and technologies often requires an initial in­vestment that some businesses may find challenging, limited technical ex­pertise as hotels may need the technical expertise to implement eco-inno­vations effectively. Regulatory challenges in Albania as a candidate country for the European Union can be seen as an external barrier because the legal system exists, but the executive system doesn’t work properly in the actions of environ­mental laws. But also, it can be seen as an incentive to shorten the time of adaptation of environmental laws because the influence of EU regulations might result in strengthened environmental protection measures in Alba­nia. This could include improvements in waste management, energy effi­ciency, and other eco-friendly practices. Another external barrier is infra­structure limitations, and access to financing as many accommodation pro­viders, especially smaller ones, may struggle to secure financing for eco-in­novation projects. Access to loans or grants for sustainable initiatives can be limited or the a lack of incentives from the Albanian government to be green, such as fiscal incentives for companies that have a higher approach to eco-innovation. As a result, by highlighting the impact of eco-innovation practices on the re­lationship between the drivers of eco-innovation and the performance of hospitality companies, this research contributes to the repository of knowl­edge related to hospitality management and eco-innovation. Additionally, the authors have identified the main barriers to greater adoption of eco-in­novation techniques in products and processes and addressed the primary concerns with the relevant stakeholders.
Program of psychological and pedagogical support of the process of professional adaptation of young teachers to general education institution
Authors: Savina Anastasiia Dmitrievna , Smirnov Maksim Vladimirovich
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the problem of professional adaptation of young teachers in modern educational institutions. The key challenges faced by novice teachers are described, such as lack of pedagogical experience, difficulty in establishing contact with students and colleagues, as well as the risk of emotional burnout. To solve these problems, a special program of professional adaptation of young teachers, who have recently graduated from university and are starting their professional activity in general educational institutions, which includes training courses and interaction with experienced teachers. The article presents the results of an online questionnaire conducted among 38 participants of the program, confirming its effectiveness in supporting the professional development of young professionals. The conclusions of the study emphasize the importance of integrating such programs aimed at creating conditions for successful development of teachers at an early stage of career path.
Биогаздан жоғары концентрациялы метанды алу технологиясы
Authors: Кайпова Ж.Н. , Сатаев М.И. , Гарабаджиу А.В. , Редюк С.Н.
Published: September 2024

Мақалада биогазды алудың жəне оны мембраналық тазартудың технологиясы мен аппаратуралық-технологиялық шешімдері жасалды. Субстраттық қоспадағы оҚЗ құрамы мен жаңа субстраттың бір тоннасына шаққанда СН4 шығымы арасындағы, субстраттық қоспадағы оҚЗ құрамы мен оҚЗ бір тоннасына СН4 шығымы арасындағы өзара байланыс, метанды шоғырландыру кезінде мембрананыңөтімділігіне қысымның əсері, биогаз қондырғысының техникалық өлшемдері, құрамдық сипаттамалары, субстраттың орташа сапасы, газдың сапасы мен шығымы табылды. Биогазды тазартудың екі сатылы сұлбасы сынақпен жүзеге асты. Аталған зерттеудің нəтижелері көрсеткендей, биогаз өндірісі экономикалық көзқарас тұрғысынан ауылшаруашылығының тиімді саласы болып табылады.
Diabetogenic Metabolits of Tryptophan
Authors: Meyramov G.G. , Kohnert K.-D. , Shaybek A.S. , DuPont O.-N. , Abdraimova A.G.
Published: September 2024

The analysis of results investigations of mechanisms of diabetogenic activity of metabolits of abnormal tryptophan metabolism as Xanthurenic acid (XA) are presented in review. Among more than 30 diabetogenic chemicals widely known today XA only is formed in animals and elderly human as result of disturbances of tryptophan metabolism. The influence of XA on histostructure of pancreatic islets and on insulin content in B-cells as mechanisms of diabetogenic action and of its prevention are investigated by authors. It was showed that Xanthurenic acid induced diabetes determined by: direct damage of B-cells by Xanthurenic acid accom-panied by marked histological changes in islets as destruction and necrosis of B-cells, marked decreasing of insulin content in cytoplasm of cells; by forming of complex XA-insulin that result overstrain of B-cells; by alteration of islet’s capillaries and of blood microcirsulation.
Effects of Selenite Ions on a Luminescence Enzymatic System
Authors: Sushko Ekaterina S. , Zenkov Andrei V. , Kudryasheva Nadezhda S.
Published: September 2024

This paper elucidates biochemical and physicochemical aspects of toxicity of a redox-active compound in organisms. Sodium selenite (Na2SeO3) was chosen as a model redox-active compound; a coupled enzymatic system from luminous marine bacteria was applied to imitate a biochemical process. We demonstrated that Na2SeO3 suppressed bioluminescence of the enzyme system; the effective inhibition concentration was 10–2 M. Besides that, Na2SeO3 decreased the content of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in aqueous solutions (enzyme-free media) at >10–3 M. Addition of enzymes and their substrates to these solutions enhanced this decrease. Correlations between dependencies of the ROS content and bioluminescence intensity on the concentration of Na2SeO3 were positive and high, confirming the ROS involvement in the bioluminescence suppression in Na2SeO3 solutions. Hence, we observed the disturbance of the native biochemical oxidative functions of dissolved oxygen derivatives under exposure to redox-active toxicants. The effects of Na2SeO3 on the bacterial enzyme system should be further compared with those on bacterial cells, which are traditionally used as a toxicity bioassay. Additionally, the use of natural microorganisms is perspective due to their ability of redox transformation of toxic selenium oxoanions to elemental selenium. This ability is important as it provides: (1) natural detoxification of water ecosystems, and (2) biosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles.
Inteligencia Artificial en Illustrator. Percepción y exploración en estudiantes de diseño gráfico
Authors: Escudero Fernández Sofía
Published: September 2024

Introducción: El presente estudio ha tenido como finalidad detectar la percepción de los estudiantes de la inteligencia artificial generativa en el entorno educativo trabajando con programas habituales dentro de la docencia de diseño gráfico e implementándose en la asignatura Maquetación del grado de Diseño Gráfico Digital. Metodología: Para analizar la posibilidad de integración en futuros cursos se ha empleado la metodología de análisis un diseño no experimental, mediante estadística descriptiva simple y exploratoria. Resultados: Muestran una valoración positiva la inserción de la inteligencia artificial generativa en su aprendizaje y perciben su práctica como positiva para su posterior uso en el ámbito profesional. Discusión: El uso de la inteligencia artificial integrada en programas que conocen como Illustrator, facilita la implementación en las asignaturas de diseño y facilita el aprendizaje guiado de estas tecnologías, que ya se están empleando en el sector productivo de diseño. Conclusiones: Un porcentaje elevado de estudiantes no han implementado en la fase de ideación de la actividad estas nuevas herramientas tecnológicas, lo que sugiere una tendencia natural a emplear técnicas y herramientas conocidas. Los profesores deben integran de manera natural la IAGen para dotar a los estudiantes de competencias tecnológicas que serán necesarias en su futuro profesional.
Effect of high-temperature VVER-1000 SNF processing duration on the extent of fission product removal
Authors: Skrigan I. N. , Metalidi M. M. , Ismailov R. V. , Shapovalov S. V. , Shadrin A. Yu. , Ryabkov D. V. , Serebryanskikh R. A.
Published: September 2024

Experiments on high-temperature processing of VVER-1000 SNF with a burnout depth of 47 GW day/tU were carried out in order to determine the dependence of the extent of semi-volatile fission product removal on the time of SNF processing in an oxidizing atmosphere for subsequent optimization of technological modes of this process. It was found that, during high-temperature processing at 1200°С for 8 h, more than 30% of Mo, 90% of Cs, and 100% of Ru and Tc are removed.
Diffusion of radioactive waste elements from underground water and leachates of phosphate waste forms in pore solution of clay materials
Authors: Martynov K. V. , Zakharova E. V.
Published: September 2024

Using through diffusion method at room temperature, migration of RW element simulators (P, Se, Br, Mo, Cs, U) in compacted samples of clay materials of various mineral compositions was studied during porous diffusion from model solutions: underground water and leachates of phosphate waste forms having a total salt content of up to 500 mg/L. Based on the results of experiments, effective diffusion coefficients and sorption distribution coefficients of elements in barrier materials were determined. Numerical models are proposed to describe diffusion transfer of selenium, cesium and uranium depending on porosity, mineral composition of materials, and concentration of elements in pore solution. Patterns of diffusion of elements from solutions of different salt composition were revealed.
Zooplankton study of Lake Sevan as an indicator of ecosystem stability in the context of global climate change
Authors: Vezhnovets V. V. , Kuraev A. V. , Gukasyan E. Kh. , Gabrielyan B. K.
Published: September 2024

The state of the zooplankton community of Lake Sevan in present-day climatic conditions at a relatively stable water level has been studied. The taxonomic composition is poor, but retains the features, which are characteristic for this lake even before the beginning of the artificial lowering of water level (1938) in order to be used for energy and irrigation purposes. The lake belongs to mesotrophic in zooplankton development indicators, but in some years there is low transparency and the high values of zooplankton biomass, which is characteristic for eutrophic reservoirs. It is a consequence of an increase in water level and a possible increase in water temperature under climate change.