bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
g-Disattenuation: Using Omega Coefficients to Estimate Effect Sizes for the Underlying General Factors
Authors: Del Giudice Marco
Published: September 2024

Researchers are increasingly replacing ot supplementing Cronbach’s alpha with model-based coefficients of the omega family, including omega-total (the proportion of observed score variance explained by all the common factors of a test) and omega-general/omega-hierarchical (the proportion of observed score variance solely explained by the general factor). Under the appropriate assumptions, values of omega-general/omega-hierarchical can be used in the disattenuation formula to estimate effect sizes for the underlying general factor(s), net of the contribution of secondary lower-order/group factors, without the need for complex modeling or access to the raw data. In this paper I present the rationale for g-disattenuation and discuss the assumptions that have to be met to calculate correlations, standardized mean differences, and multivariate differences at the level of general factors. I illustrate these procedures with a worked-out empirical example from a large personality dataset.
Politicisation and crisis. (Chapter 1 of Experts in the World Heritage regime: Between protection and prestige, 2024, Palgrave Macmillan)
Authors: James Luke
Published: September 2024

As a pioneering conservation initiative, World Heritage remains at the apex of international efforts to protect humanity’s most cherished places. Yet all is not well, with claims that World Heritage has become increasingly politicised as experts’ advice is disregarded as states strive for World Heritage sites. Indeed, some claim World Heritage is in crisis. This chapter introduces the scope of the book, and reconsiders the relationship of expertise, politics and conservation in the World Heritage regime. It asks how we might otherwise read the role of experts in the emergence of World Heritage as an object of both global conservation and geopolitical contestation. It aims therefore to contribute a more nuanced understanding of experts and expertise, drawing attention to experts’ role in both protection and prestige. It reveals how World Heritage emerged as a Faustian pact between protection and prestige, and a productive tension between these elements remains at its core, embodied by the heritage expert. World Heritage politicisation is thus revealed as both more complex and having deeper roots than usually acknowledged.
Paradigm Shift in Publication Culture
Authors: Gurung S. , Rijal B.
Published: September 2024

No abstract available.
Effect of Proton Pump Inhibitor on Quality of Life in Patients having Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease
Authors: Sharma S. , Pokhrel M. , Kandel S.
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Laryngopharyngeal reflux is defined as the reflux of gastric content into the larynx and pharynx with symptoms like foreign body sensation in the throat, cough, heartburn, difficulty in swallowing, and hoarseness. Objective of this study was to find the effect of proton pump inhibitor on quality of life in patients having laryngopharyngeal reflux disease.
Method: A Prospective study was conducted in Department of Ear Nose Throat (ENT) at Devdaha Medical College, Butwal between March 2023 to May 2023. Patients with suspected laryngopharyngeal reflux were evaluated using Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) and Reflux Finding Score (RFS) and treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Pre and post therapeutic RSI and RFS were compared.
Result: A total of 75 patients were included over a period of 3 months. Mean total score of RSI and RFS before therapy was 1.51±2.102 and 0.99±1.297 and after therapy RSI and RFS was 0.87±1.383 and 0.44±0.773 (p<0.005) respectively.
Conclusion: RFS and RSI are convenient and helpful in diagnosing LPR. Its use may prevent the unnecessary costs of invasive laboratory studies and imaging and time consuming examinations.
Role of MRI in Non-Traumatic Neck Pain With or Without Cervical Radiculopathy
Authors: Acharya S. , Pokharel S.
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Neck pain is the primary causes of disability worldwide and more common in a low socioeconomic country like Nepal. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is now extensively used as the imaging modality to reveal diseases and abnormalities of the cervical vertebrae and the intervertebral discs. The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of MRI in the diagnosis of causes of neck pain and to document the pattern of findings seen in patients who presented with non-traumatic neck pain with or without radiculopathy in our setup.
Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the Department of Radio diagnosis, Lumbini Medical College and Teaching Hospital (LMCTH), Pravas, Palpa, Nepal during the six months period from 1st March 2022 to 31st August 2022.
Results: A total of 70 MRI examinations of the cervical spine were included in this study. Cervical spondylosis was the commonest cervical spine abnormality found in 59 (84.2%) patients followed by disc bulge in 54 (77.1%) subjects. Disc herniation including protrusion, extrusion and sequestration were seen in 8 (11.4%) cases. Disc bulge/disc herniation caused spinal canal stenosis in 46 (65.7%), neural foraminal stenosis in 45 (64.2%) cases and spinal cord signal changes in 12 (17.1%) subjects. Disc degeneration and prolapse were most prevalent at C4-C5 level. There were non-degenerative causes of neck pain in 9 (12.8%) patients.
Conclusion: Degenerative cervical spine findings were the most common MRI patterns seen in symptomatic patients in this study.
PERENCANAAN SUZUKI JIMNY CAR CENTER DI KOTA SAMARINDA DENGAN PENDEKATAN ARSITEKTUR ANALOGI
Authors: Zulkifly Zulkifly , Prasetyo Prasetyo , Risnawaty Mahdalena
Published: September 2024

Salah satu jenis mobil off-road  yang ada yaitu Suzuki Jimny. Brand Suzuki Jimny sudah dikenal luas oleh pecinta otomotif di Indonesia sejak tahun 1980-an. Suzuki Jimny memiliki generasi dari generasi pertama yang diproduksi pada tahun 1978.  Varian pertama yang dijual secara resmi adalah Suzuki Jimny LJ80. Sekarang Suzuki Jimny sudah sampai pada generasi ke-empat (4) yang diproduksi tahun 2018 dengan varian baru yaitu Jimny JB74 dan Jimny JB64. Karena belum ada pusat penjualan Suzuki Jimny yang lengkap dan memberikan wadah untuk Komunitas Suzuki Jimny maka dibuatlah perencanaan Suzuki Jimny Car Center di Samarinda. Suzuki Jimny Car Center adalah sebuah tempat atau wadah untuk penjualan, servis dan komunitas mobil khusus untuk Suzuki Jimny. Bertujuan untuk memberikan fasilitas kepada pengguna mobil dan komunitas Suzuki Jimny. Direncanakan Suzuki Jimny Car Center dengan pendekatan arsitektur analogi yang menganalogikan bentuk mobil Suzuki Jimny.
Implementasi Perbaikan Ejaan Pada Web Semantik Ruang Baca Fakultas Teknik Dengan Menggunakan Algoritma Jaro-Winkler Distance
Authors: Rachman Fahrim Irhamna , Alam Nur , Wahyuni Titin , Anas Lukman
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menerapkan algoritma jaro-winkler distance pada sistem pencarian judul skripsi Ruang Baca Fakultas Teknik agar dapat mempermudah pengguna saat memasukkan kata yang tidak lengkap. Algoritma jaro-winkler distance merupakan algoritma yang digunakan untuk mengukur tingkat kesamaan dua string atau kata sehingga algoritma ini adalah pilihan yang tepat untuk pencarian kata pada judul skripsi yang tidak lengkap. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kecepatan pencarian dengan memasukkan kata judul skripsi yang tidak lengkap membutuhkan waktu proses rata-rata 9926.75 ms per kata ini termasuk dengan proses jaro-winler distance yaitu perbaikan ejaan dan proses mencari sinonim dari kata tidak lengkap yang dimasukkan. Sehingga penerapan algoritma jaro-winkler distance dapat menyelesaikan masalah kesalahan ejaan kata pada pencarian judul skripsi.Kata Kunci : perbaikan ejaan; web semantik; algoritma jaro-winkler distance; jaro-distance;  jaro-winkler
Pengaruh Leverage dan Profitabilitas Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan
Authors: Suhartono Suhartono , Nauval Rossi Ramadhanty , Kuspriyono Taat , Hakim Lukman , Yanti Vera Agustina
Published: September 2024

Bagi investor informasi tentang Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Return on Assets (ROA) dan Earning Per Share (EPS) menjadi kebutuhan yang sangat mendasar dalam kebutuhan pengambilan keputusan dalam membeli saham. Oleh karena itu tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan menjelaskan hasil hipotesis pengaruh Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Return on Assets (ROA) dan Earning Per Share (EPS) terhadap Nilai Perusahaan pada perusahaan PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk yang terdaftar di BEI pada tahun 2014-2022. Metode pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini adalah dokumentasi melalui laporan keuangan dan dengan metode analisanya berupa analisis kuantitatif yaitu metode analisis linier berganda. Dapat disimpulkan hasil penelitian ini bahwa secara parsial variabel DER, ROA dan EPS berpangaruh terhadap nilai perusahaan dan secara simultan variabel DER, ROA, EPS berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Hasil dari persamaan analisis regresi linear berganda adalah PBV = -1433,9 + 1148,1 DER + 3572,7 ROA – 2315,2 EPS + e dengan nilai R square sebesar 62,2%. Hasil penelitian bagi investor bila menanamkan modalnya dapat menggunakan variabel DER dan ROA sebagai acuan dalam berinvestasi. Bagi perusahaan, dengan memperhatikan dan meningkatkan rasio DER dan ROA dapat menarik minat investor untuk berinvestasi, maka akan meningkatkan nilai perusahaan
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan dan Inovasi Pelayanan terhadap Kepuasan Pasien di Puskesmas Mekar Mukti Cikarang Utara
Authors: Tamba Rousdy Safari , Hartono Hartono , Mirnawati Mirnawati
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the Effect of Service Quality and Service Innovation on Patient Satisfaction at the Mekar Mukti Health Center in North Cikarang. This research method is to use quantitative research methods and data analysis methods using multiple linear regression. Data analyzer uses data processing software SPSS 24 for windous. The study population was patients who visited the Mekar Mukti Health Center. Stamp in this study using Hair et al, amounting to 115 respondents.The results of this study indicate that the independent variable that is Service Quality has a positive and significant effect of 56.4% on Patient Satisfaction, the Service Innovation variable has no significant effect of 38.8% on Patient Satisfaction, and the Service Quality and Service Innovation variables simultaneously influence on Patient satisfaction with a contribution of 57,8% the remaining 42,2% is influenced by other factors not examined in this study.
Faktor-Faktor Yang Memengaruhi Profitabilitas PT Bank Negara Indonesia Tbk. 2017-2022
Authors: Wulandari Sri , Ritha Henny
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the Factors Affecting the Profitability of PT Bank Negara Indonesia 2017-2022. The type of research data is quantitative, and the secondary data source consists of the financial statements of PT Bank Negara Indonesia Tbk. 2017-2022. Technique analysis used panel data regression analysis. The results showed that the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), and Operational Costs and Operating Income (BOPO) had no effect on Return On Assets (ROA), while Net Performing Loans (NPL) had a negative and significant effect on Return On Assets (ROA), and Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR) has a positive and insignificant effect on Return On Assets (ROA).
The Role of Content Creators Through Social Media at CV Demora Indonesia Jakarta
Authors: Setiawan Elfa , Permatasari Dhea
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine the role of content creators through social media at CV Demora Indonesia, Jakarta to determine what activities are carried out by content creators to increase sales, and to determine what solutions are taken to deal with obstacles that occur. This observation and research focus on the problem of teamwork in the company which is still very lacking so that it has an impact on marketing strategies that are less than optimal and less effective to implement. The data collection method is taken from direct observation and interviews with informants. Based on the results of observations, it can be concluded that the role of content creators in digital marketing strategies is quite important for creating various advertisements or promotions to increase sales and teamwork is also very important to achieve common goals
Recommendations of the fact-checkers regarding the EU’s system for tackling disinformation
Authors: JAS-KOZIARKIEWICZ Marta , DOBROWOLSKA Julia
Published: September 2024

The main research problem addressed in this article is disinformation and countering it in the European Union. The text discusses the EU’s system for tackling disinformation. In the analysis, the authors focused primarily on assessment, opinions and recommendations of Polish fact-checkers regarding the actions that the European Union is taking for tackling disinformation. The data collected in in-depth interviews allowed to identify several significant problems that reduce the effectiveness of the EU’s actions. These problems include: the system’s reliance on self-regulation and "soft" solutions, the lack of a leading entity responsible for tackling disinformation that would comprehensively coordinate the work of other bodies, and the deficit of the Union’s cooperation with non-governmental organisations involved in fact-checking process.
Sticky or stuck? Challenges of Bosnia’s and Moldova’s accession into the EU
Authors: Longhurst Kerry , Tinker Vanessa
Published: September 2024

This article explores the contemporary dynamics surrounding EU enlargement and the rapid momentum that was ignited by the circumstances of 24 February 2022. To explore this topic, the article looks at Bosnia’s and Moldova’s similar, yet distinct paths towards the EU and examines how they measure up to the prospect of accession in the context of a possible fast-track enlargement. Through the application of content analysis of EU and national policy documents concerning EU enlargement published after 24 February 2022, as well as findings gathered from from EU enlargement progress trackers, shadow reports, indexes, and commentaries by independent civil society, the article identifies significant gaps between the EU’s own assessment of progress and domestic realities in both Moldova and Bosnia. Accordingly, the article identifies and discusses four particularly problematic areas, common to both states that are potential ”sticking points” standing in the way of their respective EU accession paths: polarisation, oligarchy and corruption, accountability and democratic institutions, as well as fundamental rights and civil society. The article posits that because of problems in these spheres, the countries’ paths towards the EU are ”sticky”, but still far from ”stuck”.
Health and Safety in the Human Resource Scorecard
Authors: Pupavac Drago
Published: September 2024

Human resource management is the utilization of human re­sources to achieve organizational objectives. Health and safety become among the most important functional areas associated with effective hu­man resource management. These aspects of human resource manage­ment are important because employees who work in a safe environment and enjoy good health are more likely to be productive and yield long-term benefits to the organization. That means it is necessary to include health and safety in the human resource scorecard (HRS) as a measure of the growth of the effective strength of employees. The research results are based on prac­tical example analysis.
Bridging Markets: Exploring Short-Term Trends in Cryptocurrencies and Green Finance
Authors: Dias Rui , Chambino Mariana , Alexandre Paulo , Galvão Rosa
Published: September 2024

This study examined the short-term dynamics between Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Clean Energy Fuels, and WilderHill Clean Energy over the period from January 1, 2020, to May 30, 2023. Bitcoin saw substantial price fluctuations over 10 days, highlighting its inherent volatility and rapid shifts in value. In contrast, Ethereum and Litecoin showed more gradual fluctuations. The price movements of digital currencies exhibited a mix of positive and neg­ative trends when compared to the Clean Energy Fuels and WilderHill indexes, suggesting a correlation with energy-related assets. Clean Energy Fuels had significant positive trends, hence emphasizing the inherent instability with­in the clean energy industry. The WilderHill Clean Energy index demonstrat­ed moderate positive associations with Bitcoin and Clean Energy Fuels, while exhibiting dynamic variations with Litecoin. These findings offer valuable in­sights for investors seeking to build sustainable portfolios, offering guidance on how to adjust their strategies in the face of economic challenges.
Using Openai’s Chat GPT in Accounting: Pros, Cons Ethical Issues and Evaluating Its Role in Supporting Double-Entry Bookkeeping
Authors: Spasić Dejan , Joldeska Irina , Vorina Anton , Vorina Vid
Published: September 2024

Purpose. This study researches the distinctive integration of OpenAI’s Chat GPT within the domain of accounting, placing a particular emphasis on evolving ethical considerations. The paper also presents two scenarios demonstrating how open Chat GPT can be employed in dou­ble-entry accounting, highlighting the pros and cons of their usage. Aim. The primary objectives are as follows: To assess the impact of open Chat GPT integration on accounting processes. To understand how accounting professionals perceive and address eth­ical concerns in the utilization of open Chat GPT. To evaluate the effectiveness of open Chat GPT in supporting dou­ble-entry bookkeeping accounting. Methodology. In the exploration of contemporary management practic­es, this research investigates scholarly papers and online resources, utiliz­ing platforms such as Google Scholar and Google Search. The period under consideration spans from 2021 to 2023. On November 23, 2023, we conduct­ed a practical test to use Chat GPT’s ability to assist in accounting entries re­lated to X-Hotel events through an open chat. The assessment aimed to de­termine the efficacy of Open Chat GPT in supporting accountants. Initial­ly, two scenarios were independently addressed by experts, followed by the same scenarios being presented to open Chat GPT for resolution, and the outcomes were subsequently compared. Conclusion. Companies should establish guidelines for the ethical use of open Chat GPT in accounting. While open Chat GPT can effectively assist in certain aspects of double-entry bookkeeping, it should be used judicious­ly and complemented with expert oversight for tasks that demand a higher level of accuracy and detail.
Business Transformations through the Application of the Circular Economy
Authors: Turlakova Teodorina
Published: September 2024

The application of the circular economy contributes to multi­plying the effects of business operations. Its influence is taken into account both on the value of products, materials and resources, which is preserved as long as possible in the economic cycle, as well as on the sustainability of production and consumption. In the long term, the effects of a circular econ­omy manifest as a preserved environment, competitiveness in the European market, new jobs, and sustainable growth. At the company level, the circu­lar economy contributes to the development of a new, innovative econom­ic model based on reuse, recycling, repair, redevelopment, reduction of raw material use and landfilling. The report examines the relationship between industrial symbiosis and the circular economy, as well as the business mod­els and benefits of applying the circular economy, primarily to achieve sus­tainable development.
Certification and Assessment of Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy
Authors: Antonova Katya
Published: September 2024

Construction activities are among the main contributors to the greenhouse effect, high consumption of natural resources, production of huge amounts of waste and energy consumption during the life cycle of buildings, suggesting that the study of these activities is of utmost im­portance. Ensuring a balance between economic development, human well-being and environmental needs is a major challenge of our time in the context of the circular economy. The author of this paper aims to analyze the existing knowledge and methodologies for the certification of sustain­able buildings and to consider the possibilities for an integrated assessment of their sustainability throughout their life cycle.
Virtuality of Economy as a Segment of Postmodern Theory
Authors: Gligorovski Violeta
Published: September 2024

The virtuality of the economy is an implication caused by the trans­formation, so it represents a kind of transition from the modern to the post­modern period, that is, it is the period in which today’s world exists. In the postmodern period, reality disappears or transforms into hyper reality, which is, in fact, a model of reality or a so-called simulated environment. The basic premise, that led to the realization of this research, was, in fact, to make an in-depth analysis of the real space versus the virtual space and its direct impact on the economic power of companies in modern globalization conditions. Space, as a physical dimension, is perceived by the human mind as a visual­ization of something that exists materially, measurable, defined, something that surrounds us and with which we coexist in an interactive compact whole. This concept will be the initial point from which research will be done to reach the virtual space, as a specific redefinition of the reality of the space in which man exists, perceives it at the lowest level, with materiality taking on a culmi­nating character. First of all, the inductive-deductive method was used, and the analytical method was used throughout the research because the formu­lation of the conclusions derives from the analysis of the problem – the virtu­al space and its economic power. To make the comparisons between the real economic environment, on the one hand, and the virtual space, on the other hand, the comparative method was used.
Film Tourism as a Promoter of Tourism Development in Korca Region
Authors: Zhilla Alma
Published: September 2024

Given that it may create jobs and revenue, tourism is being men­tioned more and more as a means of stimulating the economy. So, consider­ing this systemic view of tourism and the current state of the economy, tour­ism-related phenomena become increasingly important in this globalizing world. In order to grow as a tourism destination, places must stand out in a competitive market. Referring to this, Albania is a destination that in re­cent years has seen a rapid increase in tourism and income. One of the most frequented destinations is Korca Region, but the development of tourism in this destination must be extended throughout the year and be sustainable. This paper intends to analyse whether the implementation of a new form of tourism in Korca Region will be effective in raising sustainable visitor num­bers and year-round tourism. A new emerging trend within modern tourism has been dubbed film-induced tourism. Film tourism is a personalized expe­rience that is heavily dependent on the viewer’s emotional reactivity, per­sonality, and background (cultural and ethnic), making each visitor’s experi­ence unique. This presents a hurdle when it comes to assessing and measur­ing the industry. This study attempts to define film-induced tourism, as well as to explore the relationship between films and tourism in the Korce Region. The article looks at the general understanding of the phrase under investi­gation as well as the present tourism profile of the Korca Region. Moreover, we must highlight, that consumer behavior and motivation play a special role in choosing a travel destination, analyzing these to understand tourists’ motivations. An online questionnaire was used to conduct a mixed-method study with 70 participants. Five of those participants were contacted to con­duct semi-structured interviews. We may therefore conclude that film tour­ism has a good effect on a location and, by utilizing contemporary technol­ogies, offers passengers novel experiences. It also stimulates local tourism, revitalizes depopulating regions, and strengthens a nation’s economy.
Evaluation of Volatile Organic Pollutants in Water Samples from Durres`S Port by Using the HS/SPME Technique
Authors: Halo Esmeralda , Murtaj Bledar , Nuro Aurel
Published: September 2024

In this paper, the concentrations of some volatile organic com­pounds (VOCs) in water samples from the port of Durres are presented. The Port of Durres is the largest port in Albania and one of the largest in the Bal­kans. Port water is affected by pollution that comes mainly from intensive shipping and other activities near the port area. The volatile organic pollut­ants that were analyzed were chlorobenzenes and BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, ortho-, meta-, and para-xylenes). Water samples were taken in July 2022 at 12 different stations near the port of Durres. The headspace solid phase micro-extraction (HS/SPME) method was used for the extrac­tion and quantitative analysis of chlorobenzenes and BTEX, followed by gas chromatography (GC) techniques. This method presents advantages for the analysis of volatile pollutants because it eliminates the use of organic sol­vents and different sample treatment steps that often lead to erroneous re­sults. The sensitivity and reproducibility of HS are favorable for volatile or­ganic pollutants. The adsorption of organic pollutants was carried out on a polydimethylsiloxane (PS) fiber at a temperature of 50 oC for 30 minutes. The desorption process was carried out in the injector of the gas chroma­tograph at a high temperature (250 oC for 10 seconds). The qualitative and quantitative analysis of chlorobenzenes (mono-, di-, three-, tetra-, penta-, and hexachlorobenzene) was realized in the GC/ECD apparatus, while the analysis of BTEX was carried out in the GC/FID apparatus. Volatile organic pollutants were present in almost all of the samples ana­lyzed. BTEXs were detected at higher levels. Their presence is related to the high intensity of transport within the area of the port of Durres. Toluene was the compound that was most frequently identified in the highest amount for all samples. Also, chlorobenzenes were detected in all the analyzed sam­ples. 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene was identified at a higher level in some stations inside the port of Durres. The presence of chlorobenzenes can be a conse­quence of urban spills, cleaning and sanitization processes (in the port area, on ships, etc.), or as degradation products of other compounds (pesticides, PCBs, etc.). The presence of BTEX and chlorobenzenes in the water samples from the port of Durres shows that the monitoring of this area should be continuous.
Business Excellence Models and Systems of Production
Authors: Karipoglou Georgios , Glykas Michail , Dima Thaleia
Published: September 2024

The research is compiled to provide a thorough overview of nine well-known business excellence models (BEMs) applied in various countries and organizations worldwide. The literature survey included forty-five ar­ticles related to business excellence models as a highly useful framework for the improvement and assessment of Quality Management and Hu­man Resources Management within several organizations. A total of seven­ty-six evaluation criteria emerged from the nine BEM overviews, which were grouped and presented as type “a” criteria and then classified into three cat­egories (inflows, production, and outflows) presented as type “b” criteria based on the above study. The research findings point out that these critical factors connected to the most dominant of the seventy Business Excellence Models evaluation criterion “a” and of the organizational categories refer as criterion “b” can influence the application of quality practices or manage­ment initiatives at a firm.
On the Front Management of Land Consolidation Projects
Authors: Nestorović Žarko , Trifković Milan , Kuburić Miroslav
Published: September 2024

Land consolidation (LC) is a complex process aiming to rearrange land property structure and improve land management. The process of LC implementation is complex on different levels including managing private, public and contractor activities in order to achieve predefined goals. The management dimension of LC includes the processes defined by legal pro­cedures, harmonization of different often conflicting interests and the con­tractor’s ability and available resources to realize the land consolidation project (LCP). The environment in which the LCPs’ should be realized could be classified as turbulent, complicated and unpredictable. The environment of LCP is also burdened by different levels of authorities’ jurisdiction which could also be overlapped. In that environment, the contractor should real­ize the LCP and achieve the predefined aims. This is possible only in case if the contractor establishes an adequate management hierarchy system con­cordant with the environment. this research is devoted to interpreting the authors’ experience based on realized LCP under their leadership. This re­search encompasses the role of the front manager in LCP realization and its position in the hierarchy of LCP.
Digital Pricing Transformation & Pricing Technology
Authors: Ivanova Bilyana
Published: September 2024

This paper explores key trends in B2B pricing within the realm of digital technologies. The focus is on how pricing strategies in B2B mar­kets evolve in response to digital transformation, especially in the context of contemporary trends such as the ongoing digital revolution. The discussion delves into the intersection of pricing and artificial intelligence, examining how AI technologies impact B2B pricing models. The research aims to pro­vide insights into the intricate relationship between digital advancements and the transformation of pricing strategies in B2B sectors. Furthermore, this paper commences with a literature review and case study analysis to discern the impact of digital technologies on pricing models. Next, historical data and economic indicators are scrutinized to understand how businesses navigate pricing challenges during digital transformation. Lastly, the paper investigates the dynamics of pricing technology and its adoption in B2B markets in the digital age.
Sustainability Index and Corporate Performance: A Study of the FTSE4Good IBEX
Authors: González Morales Mónica , Cavero Rubio José Antonio , Martínez Amorós Araceli
Published: September 2024

In response to the evolution of global paradigms, contemporary companies have moved beyond the exclusive pursuit of traditional finan­cial metrics, embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) consid­erations as fundamental components of their strategic agendas. This study delves into ESG’s influence on financial performance among Spanish compa­nies listed on the FTSE4Good IBEX versus the IBEX 35 from 2015 to 2022. Sur­prisingly, sustainability index inclusion doesn’t guarantee superior financial outcomes; IBEX 35 firms showcase stronger liquidity, solvency, return on as­sets, and investment compared to FTSE4Good IBEX counterparts. Return on equity and financial leverage, however, display no significant divergence be­tween the groups, adding intricacy to the ESG-finance correlation. The find­ings emphasize addressing financial hurdles for ESG-centric entities and chal­lenge the FTSE4Good IBEX’s comprehensive reflection of ESG practices. Con­tinuous exploration of factors shaping the relationship between ESG and fi­nancial results remains imperative for comprehensive insights.
Logistics and Supply Chain a Perspective on Unstable Markets
Authors: Mansidão Rui , Alves André
Published: September 2024

The main objective of this work is to investigate the logistic func­tion in an organizational context and analyze the influence of logistical per­formance as a relevant factor for the orientation of these companies to the market and in the development of competitiveness standards with an im­pact on organizational performance. This relationship is investigated in the specific situation of the Portuguese industry, and for this purpose data was collected from a group of family businesses. The investigation model, derived from the formulated hypotheses, was tested using the analysis of structural equations using the partial least squares technique.
Application of LLMs for Solving Algorithm Coding Tests in Recruitment
Authors: Živadinović Miloš
Published: September 2024

Usage of programming interview questions which consist of cod­ing is one of the most common approaches when hiring new candidates. Candidates should possess a variety of skills and knowledge in order to solve these assignments properly within the time and memory constraints in order to pass the examinations. With the advent of LLM (Large Language Models) architectures such as ChatGPT, we are able to prove that the most common interview questions are trivial as a measure of knowledge. By comparing a dataset of common programming interview questions with answers gener­ated by ChatGPT, we have shown significant results in favor of ChatGPT as a solution for solving programming interview questions with an acceptance rate of 96.58% which is 46.45% higher than the average. We conclude from these results that the existing practice of programming interview questions is flawed and that significant changes should be made to render it relevant or to abandon it completely in candidate testing.
Kibernetski napadi preko stranskih kanalov
Authors: Štok Tjaž , Pesek Matevž
Published: September 2024

When implementing cryptographic primitives in software, we often resort to optimizing the software code in order to reduce unnecessary computation time. Such decisions can have negative consequences on data leakage outside the implementation. Attackers can exploit the additional information generated by the execution of the software solution in a way that gives them additional insights into the operation of the software, the values calculated and access to the data itself. Insights can be gained in the form of execution time, memory access patterns, power consumption, and other seemingly unrelated system parameters. Such attacks are referred to as “side-channel attacks”.
This paper presents several examples of such attacks and the magnitude of information leakage, as well as how to protect against such attacks. Time-based cryptanalysis, power-based cryptanalysis, including a special variant – video-based cryptanalysis – and memory-based cryptanalysis are described. A simple timing cryptanalysis attack is used as an example to present the analysis process and the results before and after the implementation of the proposed mitigation.
Članek predstavlja več primerov takšnih napadov in razsežnosti uhajanja informacij ter načinov zaščite pred napadi. Opisane so časovna kriptoanaliza, kriptoanaliza na podlagi porabe energije in njena posebna različica -- kriptoanaliza na podlagi videoposnetka -- ter pomnilniška kriptoanaliza. Na primeru preprostega napada s časovno kriptoanalizo je predstavljen postopek analize in rezultati pred in po implementaciji predlagane zaščite.
Spodbude in ovire uporabe odprtih podatkov v podjetjih - pregled literature
Authors: Blatnik Staša , Pucihar Andreja , Kljajić Borštnar Mirjana
Published: September 2024

Koncept odprtih podatkov (OP), se je v zadnjem desetletju zelo razvil, kar se odraža v vladnih politikah in iniciativah ter kakovosti, obsegu in dostopnosti javnih podatkov. Pričakovanja, da bodo odprti podatki prispevali h kreiranju dodane vrednosti, inovacijam ter vrsti ekonomskih, družbenih in okoljskih preobrazb, so velika. Kljub pričakovanjem in potencialu, ki ga OP imajo, se kaže, da podjetja malo izkoriščajo potencial OP, saj nimajo ustreznih tehničnih in organizacijskih zmogljivosti. V raziskavi naslavljamo problem zrelosti podjetij za uporabo odprtih podatkov. Cilj je razvoj več-kriterijskega modela, s katerim bo moč oceniti organizacijske in tehnološke zmogljivosti podjetij za uporabo OP ter na podlagi ocene predlagati ustrezne aktivnosti za vzpostavitev teh zmogljivosti.
V ta namen smo opravili sistematičen pregled literature. Identificirali smo modele za merjenje zrelosti različnih vidikov OP ter spodbujevalne in zaviralne dejavnike uporabe OP. Razumevanje tega bo podlaga za identifikacijo kriterijev, s katerimi bo moč oceniti zrelost podjetij za uporabo OP.
Туристский маршрут«Достопримечательности Северо-Казахстанской области»
Authors: Атикеева С.Н. , Каражанова М.Х. , Байзакова А.С. , Бакербекова А.Т. , Дартаев А.
Published: September 2024

В статье отмечено, что наибольшее значение для развития туризма в Северо-Казахстанской области— самой маленькой по территории в Республике Казахстан— имеет автомобильный транспорт, так как он относится к основным реализующим факторам  формирования территориальной рекреационнойсистемы области. Сеть автомобильных дорог— достаточная для обеспечения потребностей региона вперевозках пассажиров. Авторами рассмотрено значение транспортных услуг в туризме на примереразработанного туристского маршрута «Достопримечательности Северо-Казахстанской области». Живописный природный ландшафт— лесные массивы, горные цепи, реликтовые сосновые боры иботанические заказники, множество озер, известных своими лечебными грязевыми ваннами, минеральными солями и лечебными водами, — делает область особо привлекательной для туризма, отдыха, оздоровления. Дана характеристика разработанному туристскому маршруту «Достопримечательности Северо-Казахстанской области» c интересными, разностороннеразвивающими объектами естественно-природного и антропогенного происхождения, имеющими большое значение для образовательной, научно-познавательной, рекреационной и краеведческой сферы деятельности человека.
Educación financiera desde la Teoría del desarrollo humano: un aporte conceptual para la gestión de los ODS
Authors: Moreno López William , Villarreal Cerquera Derly Tatiana
Published: September 2024

Introducción: La insuficiente capacidad y conocimiento de los elementos económicos y financieros básicos que registran los países no desarrollados constituye una problemática que obstaculiza el progreso social. La necesidad de suplir esta falencia, mediante una Educación Financiera, cobra especial importancia en marco de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, contexto en que se inscribe el documento que aquí se presenta, en procura de establecer la manera cómo la Educación Financiera puede incidir en el logro de los ODS. Metodología: comporta una revisión bibliográfica, la cual procede acorde con el carácter correlacional que deviene en descripción durante su desarrollo y permite dar cuenta del cumplimiento de los propósitos de la investigación: establecer la articulación Educación Financiera - ODS. Resultados: el rastreo y seguimiento sobre los conceptos que han definido a la Educación Financiera ha permitido develar insuficiencia, imprecisión, cuando no sesgo en ellos. Discusión: provistos del enfoque de las capacidades componente de la Teoría del Desarrollo Humano, los autores construyen una definición conceptual de la Educación Financiera que, seguidamente propone como instrumento para el logro de esos Objetivos. Conclusiones: la vinculación entre Educación Financiera y ODS se logra articulando su conceptualización desde la Teoría del Desarrollo Humano.
Políticas y prácticas de intervención social en el contexto contemporáneo. Revisitando la teoría de Ulrich Beck y la sociedad del riesgo
Authors: Anta-Félez José Luis , Pérez-García Rubén Gregorio , Sánchez-Miranda María del Carmen
Published: September 2024

Introducción: la teoría de la sociedad del riesgo de Ulrich Beck es esencial para entender las problemáticas de la intervención social en un mundo en constante cambio. Dicha teoría destaca la gestión del riesgo y la desigualdad social como elementos centrales, presentando desafíos para las políticas sociales. Metodología: nuestro análisis explora cómo estos conceptos pueden aplicarse en la práctica, abordando las dificultades y estrategias necesarias en un entorno dinámico. Se ha realizado una revisión teórica basada en la obra de Beck, complementada con estudios de caso contemporáneos de intervención, así como informes y estadísticas sobre desigualdad, precariedad laboral y crisis sociales. Resultados y discusión: los resultados indican que la teoría de Beck es útil para analizar problemáticas actuales en la acción social, especialmente en términos de gestión del riesgo, individualismo, desigualdad, desaparición de instituciones tradicionales, reflexividad, control social y precariedad laboral. Conclusiones: la teoría de Beck proporciona un marco valioso para entender y abordar las problemáticas de la intervención social en un mundo cambiante. Gestionar el riesgo, luchar contra la desigualdad, adaptarse a la privatización de servicios, y desarrollar estrategias reflexivas y sostenibles son fundamentales para mejorar la capacidad de la sociedad para enfrentar los riesgos de la modernidad.
El pensamiento literario. Consideraciones diacrónicas sobre la filosofía de la literatura
Authors: Kamecke Gernot
Published: September 2024

Este libro recorre cinco momentos históricos de las largas y conflictivas relaciones entre filosofía y literatura: la Antigüedad griega, la Edad Media francesa, el Siglo de Oro español, el Siglo de las Luces y la Modernidad. Es una apuesta por iluminar diferentes constelaciones hermenéuticas, presentadas por unos casos de filosofía y otros de literatura, y revisar las posibilidades para una teoría literaria genérica que oriente la comprensión de la historia humana.
Role of biological nitrogen in agriculture in Russia
Authors: Zavalin A. A. , Sviridova L. A.
Published: September 2024

The nitrogen balance used to form the crop yield and the proportion of biological nitrogen in it were evaluated. New data on the contribution of biological nitrogen to the agroecosystems of Russia have been obtained, which showed that in the total nitrogen intake (≈3 million tons of active substance) the share of biological nitrogen is 34.7%, which is 3 times more than nitrogen supplied with organic fertilizers (11.6%). In the composition of biological nitrogen, half of it (50.1%) belongs to nitrogen fixed in crops of perennial legumes. The amount of nitrogen fixed in soybean crops was 23.1%, and leguminous crops – 19.3%. Over the past 15 years, the amount of symbiotic nitrogen has increased from 544.3 to 1025.7 thousand tons, or 1.88 times due to an increase in the acreage of legumes and their yield. The intake of biological nitrogen from legumes increased by 2.55 times, soybeans – by 2.91, and perennial legumes – by 1.69 times with a decrease in the proportion of nitrogen fixed in crops of annual grasses. Agricultural plants consume 5.38 million tons of nitrogen to form a crop, and nitrogen removal from the alienated part of the crop reaches 3.24 million tons/year. In agriculture in Russia, on average, ≈3 million tons of nitrogen enters the soil per year together with mineral and organic fertilizers, as well as as part of biological nitrogen. When calculating the cost of nitrogen for the formation of the entire crop, the nitrogen balance is formed sharply negative (–2.44 t/ha/year). When calculating nitrogen costs for the commodity part, the average annual balance becomes close to optimal (–0.30 t/ha/year).
Тhe study of the biological activity of humic substances of peat as growth-stimulating drugs
Authors: Brovarova O. V.
Published: September 2024

Humic substances are a group of high-molecular biopolymers that are formed during the natural decomposition of plant and animal tissue. Due to their functional composition, humic substances of peat have a sufficiently large range of biological properties, they are quickly involved in the metabolic processes in plants. The use of humic substances as micronutrients leads to increased resistance to adverse factors, the development of the root system, improves the synthesis of chlorophyll, which increases the yield and quality of cultivated plants. The paper considers the influence of natural biopolymers such as humic substances of peat on the growth and development of agricultural plants of oats and peas. It has been established that the composition of humic substances includes various functional groups (phenolic and aliphatic hydroxyls, carboxylic, quinoid), which determine the biological and growth-stimulating effect. It has been shown that solutions of humic substances used in the experiment have a beneficial effect on seeds even in small concentrations. The purpose of this research work is to study the biological activity of humic substances of peat as growth-stimulating drugs of agricultural crops
Theoretical and experimental modeling of geodynamiс processes in uplift slopes
Authors: Kirdyashkin A. A.
Published: September 2024

The flow structure created in a viscous medium at a constant inclination angle of the free surface of the uplift slope is analyzed. The velocity field in a high-viscosity uplift slope is determined under conditions of a horizontal pressure gradient. This pressure gradient occurs when the slope height decreases with distance from the main ridge. With a constant dynamic viscosity of the uplift slope, the flow velocity in it decreases with distance from the axis of the main ridge. In this case, the uplift slope is in conditions of compressive stresses, the consequence of which are thrusts and compression folds. Tensile stresses in the uplift slope exist with an increase in the flow velocity in the layer with distance from the main ridge axis. The flow velocity increases with decreasing viscosity of the layer with distance from the main ridge. The viscosity distribution on the base of the uplift slope at a distance from the axis of the main ridge is determined using the tension condition in the uplift slope. Expressions are presented for the forces causing the formation of a disruption between the blocks of the uplift slope. The magnitudes of these forces are estimated. A relation representing the condition for the formation of a disruption between the blocks is obtained. The formation of disruptions is governed by the change in viscosity along the uplift slope and the change in the flow velocity in it. When the disruption between the uplift slope is formed, free vertical boundaries of the blocks appear. The motion of a highly viscous liquid during the formation of a free vertical boundary of the block has been studied experimentally when the liquid flows out from a rectangular vessel. The experiments have revealed two outflow regimes: (i) the regime of constant thickness of the liquid layer; (ii) the regime of decreasing layer thickness. On the basis of experimental modeling the time of the first period after the formation of the slope rupture and the formation of the free volume between the blocks is estimated. During this period the height of the layer (slope) is practically constant and the layer length increases. The process of filling the free volume between the blocks with a high-viscosity slope material is considered. As the modeling shows, the filling rate of the free volume between the diverging blocks of the uplift slope is much higher than the formation rate of the free volume between these blocks. The parameters of the uplift slope blocks are determined. Among these parameters are block viscosity, slope height, flow velocity and forces acting on the blocks. The time-varying structure of the surface of the uplift slope is presented. There is a qualitative correspondence between the modeling results and the profile of the uplift slope for the north-western Caucasus.