bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Understanding Employee Grievances
Authors: Phuyal Aayousha
Published: March 2024

The perceptions of employees towards grievance handling, the grievances present among employees, the grievance handling practices, and the main causes of employee grievances in the hotel industry of Nepal. The research employed a cross-sectional time horizon and descriptive research methodology, collecting data through questionnaires. Demographic information revealed that a majority of respondents were young adults below the age of 25. Employee grievances primarily revolved around unmanageable work pressure, lack of facilities, recognition, and teamwork, indicating areas for improvement in organizational practices. Improper management was identified as a significant factor leading to a bad reputation, reduced morale and performance, and higher turnover rates. Management practices that satisfy employees include protecting personal information, responding to inquiries and complaints, and training staff effectively. The study emphasizes the importance of effective grievance communication for good management. The findings suggest the necessity of transparent grievance handling procedures, investment in employee training and development, and promotion of a supportive work environment to address grievances effectively and enhance organizational outcomes in the hotel industry of Nepal.
Shade effect on the productivity and structure of natural campos communities: Doctoral thesis abstract
Authors: Silveira Martínez Edison David
Published: March 2024

The characteristics of the forest plantations determine the dynamics of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) under the tree canopy and its area of influence. The objective of this work was to study the effect of shade on the structure and biomass production of the natural grassland (CN), analyzing the relationships between the light environment on the vegetation cover of the understory (%), the species present and their photosynthetic metabolisms. In addition, the effect of artificial shade on the production, seasonal distribution of forage and structure of a CN were analyzed for three years. P. taeda and E. grandis exhibited a similar light environment, presenting the lowest levels of plant cover. E. globulus showed a more illuminated environment, generating better conditions for plant development. C4 species increase their coverage against increases in incident photosynthetically active radiation (PARi) levels and C3 species achieve the highest coverage at intermediate levels of light interception. The composition in summer and autumn tends to become homogeneous over the years, associating with summer perennial grasses (GPE), regardless of the level of interception of solar radiation (IRS). In winter and spring the cover evolves towards a greater association with winter perennial grasses (GPI) and winter annual grasses (GAI) in the levels of greater shade. The increase in IRS levels increased the production of CN. The effect of shade over time determined different seasonal responses in biomass production and composition of functional types of plants. The shade modifies the botanical composition, increasing the coverage of GPI, GAI and reducing the GPE. The shade level modifies the seasonal distribution of forage, smoothing the annual production curve.
SUBSTRATOS ORGÂNICOS E SEUS EFEITOS NA BIOMASSA, TEOR DE N E CARACTERÍSTICAS FISIOLÓGICAS DE MUDAS DE Buchenavia tomentosa
Authors: Vieira Cristiane Ramos , Marinho Vieira Araujo Maicon
Published: March 2024

A utilização da Buchenavia tomentosa (tarumarana) na recomposição florestal requer informações sobre as melhores condições para a sua produção de mudas. Diante disso, o presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar a influência de diferentes materiais orgânicos ou combinações desses materiais, e seus efeitos na biomassa seca, teores de N e nas características fisiológicas de mudas de tarumarana. O experimento foi realizado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com 10 tratamentos: T0 – 100% substrato comercial (SC); T1 – 50% SC + 50% esterco de aves (EA); T2 – 50% SC + 50% esterco equino (EE); T3 – 50% SC + 50% esterco bovino (EB); T4 – 50% EE + 25% EB + 25% SC; T5 – 50% EB + 25% EE + 25% SC; T6 – 50% EA + 25 EB + 25% SC; T7 – 50% EE + 25% EA + 25% SC; T8 – 50% EB + 25% EA + 25% SC; T9 – 50% EA + 25% EE + 25% SC. Verificou-se as maiores produções de massa em 50% SC + 50% EE (T2) e; 50% EB + 25% EA + 25% SC (T8) e seis repetições. As mudas conduzidas no substrato T8 apresentaram maior taxa fotossintética, condutância estomática, concentração de CO2 e taxa transpiratória, que teve como consequência, a maior produção de massa das plantas.
Palavras-chave: tarumarana; resíduos orgânicos; produção de mudas.
 
Organic substrates and their effects on biomass, N content and physiological characteristics of Buchenavia tomentosa seedlings
 
ABSTRACT: Using Buchenavia tomentosa (tarumarana) in forest restoration requires information on the best conditions for seedling production. Therefore, the present work aimed to evaluate the influence of different organic materials or combinations of these materials, and their effects on dry biomass, N content and physiological characteristics of tarumarana seedlings. The experiment was carried out in a completely randomized design with 10 treatments: T0 - 100% CS; T1 - 50% CS + 50% poultry manure (PM); T2 - 50% CS + 50% equine manure (EM); T3 - 50% CS + 50% bovine manure (BM); T4 - 50% EM + 25% BM + 25% CS; T5 - 50% BM + 25% EM + 25% CS; T6 - 50% PM + 25% BM + 25% CS; T7 - 50% EM + 25% PM + 25% CS; T8 - 50% BM + 25% PM + 25% CS; T9 - 50% PM + 25% EM + 25% CS. The highest mass productions were found in 50% CS + 50% EM (T2) and; 50% BM + 25% PM + 25% CS (T8) and six repetitions. The seedlings conducted in the T8 substrate showed a higher photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, CO2 concentration and transpiratory rate, which have as a consequence, the highest mass production of plants.
Keywords: tarumarana; organic residues; seedlings production.
Tétano em equino
Authors: Godoy João Vitor Fraianella Teixeira de , Sobral Camila Alves , Zamian Tainá Rodrigues de Oliveira , Reis Fernanda Meireles dos , Almeida Gabriela Barbosa de , Guimarães Paula Cristina , Griska Paulo Roberto , Silva Danielle Baccarelli da , Barros Michele Andrade de
Published: March 2024

Tetanus is caused by toxins (tetanospasmin, tetanolysin and a non-spasmogenic toxin) synthesized by Clostridium tetani, a gram-positive, sporulating and obligate anaerobic bacterium. The equine species has high exposure and sensitivity to the pathogen. Therefore, prophylactic measures such as vaccination, antisepsis of wounds with hydrogen peroxide, and anti-tetanus serum in surgeries carried out in the field are essential for prevention. The clinical signs presented are the main diagnostic tool, as most of the time the signs are pathognomonic, including sawhorse stance, rigid gait, flag tail, protrusion of the 3rd eyelid, sensitivity to sound and light stimuli, dyspnea and dysphagia. Toxi-infection occurs from pre-existing wounds or from gastrointestinal injuries. The objective of this study is to report a case of tetanus in a 10-year-old grade mare, addressing diagnostic and therapeutic characteristics. Clinical treatment proved to be effective, with satisfactory results after intrathecal and intravenous application of anti-tetanus serum, combined with antibiotic therapy and medications that promote muscle relaxation. The animal was discharged after 22 days of clinically stable hospitalization.
Maropitant na veterinária
Authors: Romeu Rogerio , D’Agnoluzzo Giulia Cappelletto , Castillo Raquel Martina Rodrigues , Borges Vinicius Lando , Patella Lara Zanetti , Gorczak Rochelle
Published: March 2024

The objective of this study is to review the literature on the use of maropitant citrate, a specific NK-1 antagonist that inhibits Substance P (SP), which is responsible for sensitizing new nociceptors and the main mediator in the signaling responsible for emesis, therefore originally developed for the treatment of vomiting. However, several studies have shown that Maropitant has great potential as a visceral analgesic after surgery, with the use of the drug individually or in association with another opioid. The research was carried out electronically through platforms such as Google Scholar and Scielo, among others, with the criterion of dogs and cats submitted to ovariohysterectomy (OVH) receiving Maropitant Citrate intravenously (IV) through bolus followed by continuous infusion. It was concluded through the selected studies that the use of maropitant citrate in bolus and continuous infusion, whether or not associated with other drugs, has the potential to promote trans- and postoperative analgesia and anti-inflammatory effects in animals submitted to OVH, reducing the doses of analgesic rescue.
Linfoma alimentar de pequenas células em felinos
Authors: Almeida Gabriela Barbosa de , Zamian Tainá Rodrigues de Oliveira , Reis Fernanda Meireles dos , Borges Yasmin Naiadini Centeno , Godoy João Vitor Fraianella Teixeira , Barros Michele Andrade de
Published: March 2024

Alimentary lymphoma (AL) is the most prevalent hematopoietic tumor in geriatric felines, with three different histological grades: low, intermediate and high, with low grade being predominant. Environmental and infectious factors, such as feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), feline leukemia virus (FeLV), tobacco smoke, and inadequate diets, increase the risk of this neoplasia. Common clinical manifestations include chronic vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, and progressive weight loss. Diagnosis is primarily through intestinal biopsy and should be conducted early to allow for treatment with prednisolone and chlorambucil, providing good quality of life and longevity for affected felines. The prognosis for small-cell AL is reserved, with an average survival of 18 months and a high remission rate when treated effectively.
Applied of BULEYUR technology to empower the economy of communities affected by Covid-19 in Nyatnyono, Semarang
Authors: Chilmawati Diana , Nugroho Ristiawan Agung
Published: March 2024

Pokdakan Partners Mardi Mulyo and Siwarak Mina Sejahtera in Nyatnyono Village, Semarang Regency, face a number of challenges in cultivating catfish, such as lack of technical knowledge and working capital, low understanding of production processing technology, marketing difficulties during the pandemic, and lack of knowledge about the use of social media and the internet to promote catfish and vegetable cultivation products. The aim of this service activity is to provide knowledge, skills, and business capital through the application of BULEYUR technology (catfish and vegetable cultivation) as an effort to empower partners. The methods applied include dissemination of BULEYUR knowledge and technology, processing of harvests, marketing systems, providing grant assistance for production facilities and infrastructure, as well as intensive partner assistance. The results achieved from the activities show that partners know, understand, and apply BULEYUR technology in increasing business production, processing harvests to increase product selling value, and pioneering online marketing technology applications. The total harvest of 30 BULEYUR buckets was quite good, producing 364 kg of catfish and 360 kg of water spinach; fish survival rate reached 84%; and the absolute growth value reached ±90g/head during 16 weeks of maintenance; and the net profit of the business reached Rp. 3,120,000.00. Other activity achievements include increasing harvest yields through the application of catfish processing technology, as well as pioneering an online-based marketing platform to increase business capacity and income for partners.
Enhancing banana production through effective fertigation frequency management and plastic mulch: Impacts on crop growth and yield
Authors: T. SANTOSH D. , MAITRA SAGAR , TIWARI K. N.
Published: March 2024

The use of plastic mulch, water-soluble fertilizers, and drip irrigation has grown in popularity recently for banana (Musa acuminata L.) farming. A field experiment was carried out at Kharagpur, West Bengal, India, to examine the impact of different fertigation intervals and plastic mulch on the response of the Grand Naine cultivar of banana. A randomized complete block design with four fertigation intervals both with and without plastic mulch was used in the study. Biometric characteristics including plant height, pseudo stem girth, leaf area, number of suckers, and crop duration were measured. The outcomes demonstrated the superiority of two-day fertigation interval and black plastic mulchtreatment by displaying higher plants height, a greater stem girth, more leaf area, the greatest number of suckers, and a shorter crop duration. For both the main crop and the ratoon crop, the maximum banana production was achieved with a fertigation interval of two days alongwith black plastic mulch (T1), yielding 66.3 t/ha and 52.2 t/ha, respectively. The yield obtained under the T1 treatment was statistically similar to the fertigation intervals of bi-weekly and weekly treatments for both main and ratoon crops. Fertigation intervals of bi-weekly and weekly treatments showed statistically similar values for pulp: peel ratio, TSS, and reducing sugar of banana fruit when compared to the fruit quality parameters of the T1 treatment. Consequently, using fertilizer interval advised at weekly for the banana. The results highlight the significance of systematic fertigation scheduling and mulching procedures, providing insightful information for effective banana growing practices.
Polyamine Dysregulation and Nucleolar Disruption in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Brooks Wesley Harrell
Published: March 2024

A hypothesis of Alzheimer’s disease etiology is proposed describing how cellular stress induces excessive polyamine synthesis and recycling which can disrupt nucleoli. Polyamines are essential in nucleolar functions, such as RNA folding and ribonucleoprotein assembly. Changes in the nucleolar pool of anionic RNA and cationic polyamines acting as counterions can cause significant nucleolar dynamics. Polyamine synthesis reduces S-adenosylmethionine which, at low levels, triggers tau phosphorylation. Also, polyamine recycling reduces acetyl-CoA needed for acetylcholine, which is low in Alzheimer’s disease. Extraordinary nucleolar expansion and/or contraction can disrupt epigenetic control in peri-nucleolar chromatin, such as chromosome 14 with the presenilin-1 gene; chromosome 21 with the amyloid precursor protein gene; chromosome 17 with the tau gene; chromosome 19 with the APOE4 gene; and the inactive X chromosome (Xi; aka “nucleolar satellite”) with normally silent spermine synthase (polyamine synthesis) and spermidine/spermine-N1-acetyltransferase (polyamine recycling) alleles. Chromosomes 17, 19 and the Xi have high concentrations of Alu elements which can be transcribed by RNA polymerase III if positioned nucleosomes are displaced from the Alu elements. A sudden flood of Alu RNA transcripts can competitively bind nucleolin which is usually bound to Alu sequences in structural RNAs that stabilize the nucleolar heterochromatic shell. This Alu competition leads to loss of nucleolar integrity with leaking of nucleolar polyamines that cause aggregation of phosphorylated tau. The hypothesis was developed with key word searches (e.g., PubMed) using relevant terms (e.g., Alzheimer’s, lupus, nucleolin) based on a systems biology approach and exploring autoimmune disease tautology, gaining synergistic insights from other diseases.
Association Between Long-Term Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution and the Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment in a Chinese Urban Area: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Xie Xin-Yan , Huang Lin-Ya , Cheng Gui-Rong , Liu Dan , Hu Fei-Fei , Zhang Jing-Jing , Han Gang-Bin , Liu Xiao-Chang , Wang Jun-Yi , Zhou Juan , Zeng De-Yang , Liu Jing , Nie Qian-Qian , Song Dan , Yu Ya-Fu , Hu Chen-Lu , Fu Yi-Di , Li Shi-Yue , Cai Cheng , Cui Yu-Yang , Cai Wan-Ying , Li Yi-Qing , Fan Ren-Jia , Wan Hong , Xu Lang , Ou Yang-Ming , Chen Xing-Xing , Zhou Yan-Ling , Chen Yu-Shan , Li Jin-Quan , Wei Zhen , Wu Qiong , Mei Yu-Fei , Tan Wei , Song Shao-Jun , Zeng Yan
Published: March 2024

Background:

As a prodromal stage of dementia, significant emphasis has been placed on the identification of modifiable risks of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Research has indicated a correlation between exposure to air pollution and cognitive function in older adults. However, few studies have examined such an association among the MCI population inChina.

Objective:

We aimed to explore the association between air pollution exposure and MCI risk from the Hubei Memory and Aging Cohort Study.

Methods:

We measured four pollutants from 2015 to 2018, 3 years before the cognitive assessment of the participants. Logistic regression models were employed to calculate odds ratios (ORs) to assess the relationship between air pollutants and MCI risk.

Results:

Among 4,205 older participants, the adjusted ORs of MCI risk for the highest quartile of PM2.5, PM10, O3, and SO2 were 1.90 (1.39, 2.62), 1.77 (1.28, 2.47), 0.56 (0.42, 0.75), and 1.18 (0.87, 1.61) respectively, compared with the lowest quartile. Stratified analyses indicated that such associations were found in both males and females, but were more significant in older participants.

Conclusions:

Our findings are consistent with the growing evidence suggesting that air pollution increases the risk of mild cognitive decline, which has considerable guiding significance for early intervention of dementia in the older population. Further studies in other populations and broader geographical areas are warranted to validate these findings.
Channel estimation for pilot contamination in massive MIMO-NOMA system
Authors: Gollagi Shantappa G. , Maheswari S.S. , Sapkale Pallavi V. , Poojitha Sabbineni
Published: March 2024

Channel estimation is crucial for massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems to scale up multi-user (MU) MIMO, providing great improvement in spectral and energy efficiency. The nature of non-orthogonal cause pilot contamination is experienced only while estimating multi-cell MIMO scheme with the training and it is misplaced while narrowing concentration to multi-cell or one-cell setting, where information of the channel is assumed to be obtainable at no cost. Non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) serves numerous users concurrently utilizing channel gain differences. The advancement in massive MIMO-NOMA technology has offered diverse techniques recently for reducing pilot contamination in massive MIMO-NOMA based on pilot allocation. Here, a new approach called War Strategy Chimp Optimization+Deep Neuro-Fuzzy Network (WSChO+DNFN) is designed for the estimation of channels to reduce pilot contamination in a massive MIMO-NOMA system. It takes place in two phases, the transmitter and the receiver phase. The channel estimation is conducted by DNFN that is tuned by devised WSChO. Furthermore, WSChO is an amalgamation of War Strategy Optimization (WSO) and Chimp Optimization Algorithm (ChOA). Additionally, the WSChO+DNFN attained minimal values of BER and normalized MSE of 0.000103 and 0.000074, respectively. The proposed method has achieved a performance gain of 44.39%, 19.26%, 9.17%, 5.22%, 9.92%, and 6.03% compared to the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), Group Successive Interference Cancellation assisted Semi-Blind Channel Estimation Scheme (GSIC_SBCE), Sector-Based Pilot Assignment Scheme (PAS), Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), User Segregation based Channel Estimation (USCE), Optimal Channel Estimation using Hybrid Machine Learning (OCE_HML), respectively.
RETRACTED: Multi-Level interaction network for temporal sentence grounding in videos
Authors: Wu Guangli , Yang Zhijun , Zhang Jing
Published: March 2024

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
Synergizing enterprise resource management with technology through driving innovation and growth in business models
Authors: Xie Mengtong , Chai Huaqi
Published: March 2024

A human resources management plan is presently recognised as one of the most important components of a corporate technique. This is due to the fact that its major purpose is to interact with people, who are the most precious asset that an organisation has. It is impossible for an organisation to achieve its objectives without the participation of individuals. An organisation may effectively plan as well as manage individual processes to support the organization’s objectives and adapt nimbly to any change if it has well-prepared HR techniques and an action plan for its execution. This investigation puts up a fresh way for the board of directors of a private firm to increase their assets and advance their growth by using cloud programming that is characterised by networks. The small company resource has been improved by strengthening human resource management techniques, and the cloud SDN network is used for job scheduling using Q-convolutional reinforcement recurrent learning. The proposed technique attained Quadratic normalized square error of 60%, existing SDN attained 55%, HRM attained 58% for Synthetic dataset; for Human resources dataset propsed technique attained Quadratic normalized square error of 62%, existing SDN attained 56%, HRM attained 59%; proposed technique attained Quadratic normalized square error of 64%, existing SDN attained 58%, HRM attained 59% for dataset.
A level set approach using adaptive local pre-fitting energy for image segmentation with intensity non-uniformity
Authors: Ge Pengqiang , Chen Yiyang , Wang Guina , Weng Guirong , Chen Hongtian
Published: March 2024

Active contour model (ACM) is considered as one of the most frequently employed models in image segmentation due to its effectiveness and efficiency. However, the segmentation results of images with intensity non-uniformity processed by the majority of existing ACMs are possibly inaccurate or even wrong in the forms of edge leakage, long convergence time and poor robustness. In addition, they usually become unstable with the existence of different initial contours and unevenly distributed intensity. To better solve these problems and improve segmentation results, this paper puts forward an ACM approach using adaptive local pre-fitting energy (ALPF) for image segmentation with intensity non-uniformity. Firstly, the pre-fitting functions generate fitted images inside and outside contour line ahead of iteration, which significantly reduces convergence time of level set function. Next, an adaptive regularization function is designed to normalize the energy range of data-driven term, which improves robustness and stability to different initial contours and intensity non-uniformity. Lastly, an improved length constraint term is utilized to continuously smooth and shorten zero level set, which reduces the chance of edge leakage and filters out irrelevant background noise. In contrast with newly constructed ACMs, ALPF model not only improves segmentation accuracy (Intersection over union(IOU)), but also significantly reduces computation cost (CPU operating time T), while handling three types of images. Experiments also indicate that it is not only more robust to different initial contours as well as different noise, but also more competent to process images with intensity non-uniformity.
RETRACTED: Least squares parameter estimation for uncertain fractional differential equations and application to stock model
Authors: He Liu , Zhu Yuanguo , Ye Tingqing
Published: March 2024

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
Improving Diagnostic Precision: Phenotype-Driven Analysis Uncovers a Maternal Mosaicism in an Individual with RYR1-Congenital Myopathy
Authors: Estévez-Arias Berta , Matalonga Leslie , Martorell Loreto , Codina Anna , Ortez Carlos , Carrera-García Laura , Expósito-Escudero Jessica , Yubero Delia , Hoenicka Janet , Jou Cristina , Palau Francesc , Beltran Sergi , Lochmüller Hanns , Töpf Ana , Nascimento Andrés , Natera-de Benito Daniel
Published: March 2024

Congenital myopathies (CMs) are rare genetic disorders for which the diagnostic yield does not typically exceed 60% . We performed deep phenotyping, histopathological studies, clinical exome and trio genome sequencing and a phenotype-driven analysis of the genomic data, that led to the molecular diagnosis in a child with CM. We identified a heterozygous variant in RYR1 in the affected child, inherited from her asymptomatic mother. Given the alignment of the clinical and histopathological phenotype with RYR1-CM, we considered the potential existence of a missing second variant in trans in the proband, but also hypothesized that the variant might be mosaic in the mother, as subsequently demonstrated. Our study is an example of how heterozygous variants inherited from asymptomatic parents are frequently dismissed. When the genotype-phenotype correlation is strong, it is recommended to consider a parental mosaicism.
Quantifying the physical demands undertaken by offshore wind technicians during a working day and casualty evacuations
Authors: O’Halloran Joseph , Tipton Mike , Milligan Gemma
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND: Offshore wind technicians (WTs) have been identified as having an occupation with high physical demands. OBJECTIVE: To characterise the physical demands of WTs, during the working day and when performing casualty rescues. METHODS: Data collection consisted of two components. Component A, 14 WTs (n = 13 male, 1 female) were monitored over three consecutive working days. The data collected consisted of: a questionnaire; heart rate and movement data; and accelerometer data. Component B, 5 WTs (n = 5 male) were assessed undertaking two simulated casualty evacuations. Heart rate and metabolic data were collected. RESULTS: A working day lasted 7.5 hrs to 9 hrs, with WTs covering, on average, 4.7 km on the turbine. WTs spent 28% of their time undertaking “light activity”, 69% “moderate activity” and 3% working “vigorously”. The greatest amount of time in a day was spent working on manual handling tasks such as torque and tensioning (up to 4 hours in total). Both rescues were performed largely aerobically, with similar cardiac and metabolic demands (14.56 (4.84) mL.kg–1.min–1 vs. 17.07 (3.54) mL.kg–1.min–1). Higher RPE values were reported for the rescue from within the Hub (median (range), 13 (12–14)) compared to down the ladder (11 (7–12)), likely due to a greater requirement to manoeuvre the casualty in tight spaces. CONCLUSION: The results presented characterise the physical requirements of WTs during the working day and two casualty evacuations. These data play an important role in supporting the job task analysis for WTs working in the offshore wind industry.
Knowledge in the Quran and the Sunnah Leading to an Epistemology
Authors: Embong Rahimah
Published: March 2024

Knowledge is a fundamental concept in Islam, and its acquisition, dissemination, and application are deeply rooted in the Quran and the Sunnah (the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him). This paper explores the Islamic perspective on knowledge, its sources, and its implications for the development of an epistemological framework. It examines the Quranic verses and Hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet) that emphasize the significance of knowledge and its role in shaping human understanding. Furthermore, it delves into how Islamic epistemology, derived from the Quran and the Sunnah, offers a unique approach to knowledge acquisition and its ethical dimensions. This paper touches upon a significant aspect within Islamic thought. This critical paper delves into how knowledge is conceptualized within the Qur'an and the Sunnah, subsequently drawing on Said Nursi's exegesis in the Risale-i Nur collection to outline an Islamic epistemology. Nursi's interpretation serves as a pivotal link between the scriptural foundations of Islam and the construction of a robust framework for understanding knowledge, its acquisition, and application.
Revitalizing Public Administration: Transformative Solutions for Addressing Mankind's Governance Challenges
Authors: Lambert Edward , Deyganto Kanbiro Orkaido , Badamasi Salisu
Published: March 2024

Public administration plays a critical role in governing societies and addressing the complex challenges faced by mankind. However, traditional approaches are hindered by bureaucratic inefficiencies, lack of innovation, and resistance to change. This article explores the need for revitalizing public administration, key governance challenges, and proposes transformative solutions. These include agile management, data-driven decision-making, collaborative governance, digital transformation, capacity building, cybersecurity, conflict resolution, and engaging the younger generation. By embracing these solutions, public administration can enhance its effectiveness, responsiveness, and ability to tackle emerging challenges, leading to a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative future.
The Global Dimension of Environmental Investment: Between Renewable Energy and Fossil Fuels
Authors:   Separated Subdivision of National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine “Boyarka Forestry Research Station”, Korobka Rostyslav V.
Published: March 2024

It is determined that the conclusion in recent decades of a set of international environmental agreements related to the fight against global warming and the solution of other environmental problems on a planetary scale, forms the institutional basis for reviewing the priorities of investment activities in the field of environmental management on a global scale. The article discloses the modern global dimension of investment activity in the field of environmental management, taking into account the requirements of the world environment preserving architectonics and the challenges of transferring national economies to the model of low-carbon development. It is determined that the key feature of the modern format of global investment in the sphere of environmental management is a shift in emphasis from additional development of mineral reserves towards financial and investment support for the implementation of projects for the development of the renewable energy industry in accordance with key provisions of international environmental conventions, in particular the provisions of the New Climate Agreement. It is identified that the increase in the amount of financing for renewable energy projects in 2010–2022 was accompanied by an increase in the production of hydrocarbons, which is due to the further orientation of most developing countries to an extensive type of development, which provides for the additional involvement of fossil fuels in the economic and energy turnover. It is substantiated that the increase in investment inflows in renewable energy on a global scale is associated with the transition of national economies of a significant number of countries to the model of low-carbon development, which involves the use of a wide range of methods and tools to stimulate the processes of resource and energy saving, as well as the rejection of mineral fuels, in particular fossil solid fuels. It is determined that the positive trend in the dynamics of global financing of renewable energy is due to the growth of investments in projects to attract renewable sources for the production of various types of energy in developing countries, which are actually becoming key players in the transition to a model of low-carbon development with the support of international organizations and global climate funds.
Identification of Intellectual Capital in the Context of Digitalization of the Economy
Authors:   Ukrainian Engineering and Pedagogical Academy, Porsiurova Iryna Р. , Klymenko Anton В. ,   Ukrainian Engineering and Pedagogical Academy
Published: March 2024

The aim of the article is to study the economic nature and essence of intellectual capital as a complex category and asset of enterprise, which is capable of generating economic profit and added value in the context of digitalization of the economy. The works of leading foreign and domestic scholars are analyzed, devoted to the identification of intellectual capital as an economic category, the studies on the structure and nature of intellectual capital in the context of four aspects. The article considers various existing scientific approaches to the identification of intellectual capital and their features and, according to the results, the main criteria that can be used by an enterprise to identify intellectual capital are proposed as follows: presence of an intellectual (creative) component; possibility of generating economic benefits; legal certainty; possibility of evaluating and identifying in accountance. Taking into account these criteria, the correlation of the concepts of «intellectual capital», «intellectual property» and «intangible assets» has been analyzed and an approach to a more correct identification of elements of intellectual capital in the accounting of enterprise has been proposed. In addition, the authors analyzed the possibility of identifying objects created with the help of artificial intelligence systems as the intellectual capital of the enterprise, taking into account the existing regulatory framework and the positions of leading Ukrainian scientists. Based on this, it is concluded that these objects can also be included in the intellectual capital, since they have legal certainty. The authors have proposed a definition of intellectual capital as a complex of information, scientific and technical knowledge, business or production experience, which is a consequence of scientific or creative activity or the use of artificial intelligence, which has the ability to generate an additional economic effect and thus can be assessed and legally identified.
Ensuring the Resilience of the Restaurant Market of Ukraine During the Wartime
Authors:   Research Centre for Industrial Problems of Development of NAS of Ukraine, Reshetnyak Olena I. , Zhykhor Olena B. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Popovich Mikhailo V. ,   Research Centre for Industrial Problems of Development of NAS of Ukraine, Zhykhor Bohdan I. ,   V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University
Published: March 2024

The recovery of domestic business, in particular restaurant business, during and after the wartime should be based on a new philosophy of economic management. One approach that can be taken into account is the conception of resilience of socioeconomic systems. The aim of the study is to form directions for ensuring the resilience of the restaurant market of Ukraine in the conditions of wartime and the post-war reconstruction. It is defined that the resilience of restaurant market enterprises is their ability to resist, adapt and be successful in the face of shocks, crises and challenges of the external and internal environment, in particular caused by russia’s military aggression against Ukraine. Ensuring the resilience of enterprises in the restaurant market requires a balanced focus on six dimensions: financial, operational, technological, organizational, reputational, and the dimension of business models. Based on the analysis of statistical data, it is determined that after the onset of a full-scale war, restaurant market enterprises found themselves in a situation for which they were not prepared, but some establishments were able to quickly adapt and, over time, improve the results of their activities, that is, they proved their resilience. Meantime, in most regions, in particular in the South and East of our country, the restaurant market cannot yet recover due to constant shelling and a high level of risks. It is noted that the recovery of the domestic economy in the wartime and post-wartime periods is directly related to the resilience of Ukrainian business, in particular restaurants. Ensuring the resilience of enterprises in the restaurant market can be achieved through enhanced monitoring of risks that go beyond the usual types of risks; implementation of advanced scenario planning, new technologies, new business models and proactive management of the institution’s reputation. In order to ensure future resilience, restaurant market enterprises should determine the level of their current stability and resilience, the degree and nature of resilience in the future, and develop their own approaches to creating and maintaining the necessary resilience.
The Accounting, Control, and Analytical Provision of the Management of Business Activity of an Economic Entity
Authors:   Bukovinian University, Yevdokymenko Valeriy K. , Shterma Tetiana V. ,   Bukovinian University, Roshko Nataliia B. ,   Bukovinian University
Published: March 2024

The aim of the article is to study and substantiate approaches to the formation of information provision of business activity management by dividing it into the accounting, control and analytical components, allocating in their structure the main elements that will provide the possibility of forming relevant and reliable data to assess the key indicators of development of an economic entity. The article substantiates the effective and evaluative content of business activity, the possibility of its assessment with the help of both quantitative and qualitative indicators that characterize the main aspects of financial and economic activity and indicate its strengths and weaknesses, potential opportunities and threats in achieving the set development goals. The necessity of an individual approach to the identification of indicators of business activity has been proved, which is associated with the need to take into account the factors of the type and extent of activity, the stage of the life cycle, investment attractiveness, the specifics of the production programs being implemented, the volume of investments, the chosen strategy, management model, etc. The need to prepare rational information provision for assessing the level of business activity, which is formed on the basis of accounting data, carrying out control measures, and applying analytical procedures, has been determined. It is defined that each of the components of information provision of the management of business activity of an economic entity should be considered independently, and the organization of their functioning should be carried out within the framework of maximum ensuring the reliability of the initial data and compliance with the specifics of the economic operations performed. It is substantiated that the adaptation of the accounting, control and analytical provision to the tasks of business activity management will ensure the formation of a relevant information response to the requests of managerial staff.
The Features of Budgeting in IT Companies
Authors:   O. M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, Karpushenko Mariia Yu. , Karpushenko Oleh O. ,   O. M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv
Published: March 2024

Budgeting plays an important role in managing the finances of an IT company, as it allows you to plan and control costs, make informed financial decisions, and achieve your goals. The purpose of the study is to consider the features and problems faced by an IT company during budgeting, and to develop proposals for improving the budgeting process. The article draws attention to the consideration that budgeting is a tool for planning, control, optimization, forecasting, and ensuring financial stability. It is determined that budgeting can be an important tool for making strategic decisions, assessing risks and identifying opportunities for growth and development. The need to take into account the changing technological environment and rapid changes in the market when developing budgets is emphasized. Improvement includes operating with up-to-date and reliable data for the most accurate and reliable calculations and forecasts. To do this, it is proposed to analyze large amounts of data, which allows you to obtain more accurate information forecasts and predict changes in the market. It is also proposed to conduct customer analysis – this allows you to study the characteristics of demand for more accurate revenue forecasting and the development of marketing strategies to attract new customers. Regular analysis of performance indicators and updating budgets involves flexible budgeting, which includes adjusting and revising budgets as needed. Under current conditions of uncertainty, it is proposed to develop budgets from scratch, which will avoid the negative phenomena of previous periods and take into account the prospects associated with the current period. Aligning with the company’s development strategy and integrating the strategic plan with the budget process allows management and teams to work towards common goals and resources.
The Problems and Prospects of Digital Transformation of the Banking Sector of Ukraine
Authors:   Bukovinian University, Bezhan Oleh A. , Roshko Nataliia B. ,   Bukovinian University
Published: March 2024

Digital transformation is a key driver of changes in the established state of the banking sector both in Ukraine and in the world as a whole. Digital transformation is a lever for strengthening the level of efficiency of banks and increasing the level of profitability of activities by optimizing costs, deepening customer analytics, and accelerating managerial decision-making in the bank. Digital transformation also poses a number of challenges for the established work of banks that have not prioritized their work in the field of digitalization. Accordingly, the problems of planning and implementing strategic plans of the Ukrainian banking sector within the framework of digital transformation are becoming more acute. The aim of the article is to analyze the specifics of the digital transformation of banks at the present stage and the formation of a set of actions to strengthen the results of digital transformations for banks in Ukraine. The article examines the current context of digital transformation of the banking sector. The key challenges for banks in the direction of digital transformations are allocated. The main priorities for banks in the framework of digital transformation are considered. The ramification of the effects of digital transformation for banks is emphasized, in particular in terms of increasing the level of efficiency and increasing the profitability of the banking business. An analysis of the context of the main trends in the digital transformation of the banking sector from the point of view of the regulator based on the experience of the European Central Bank (ECB) is carried out. The main challenges of digital transformations of the Ukrainian banking sector are allocated. A comprehensive set of key measures has been formed that will contribute to strengthening the efficiency of the digital transformation of Ukrainian banks. The presented study may be of scientific and practical interest to specialized researchers, the expert community of the banking market, digital transformation consultants, public authorities, and the NBU. Prospect for further research is an extended study of the problems of integrating digital transformation into the development strategies of Ukrainian banks in the plane of various groups of stakeholders, as well as adapting the process of digital transformation of banks in Ukraine to the requirements of the EU banking sector in the context of the European integration movement.
Scientific and Theoretical Principles of Determining the Place of the Competitiveness Potential in the Structure of the Economic Potential of Agrarian Enterprises
Authors:   Sumy National Agrarian University, Volyk Serhii V.
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the substantiation of methodological provisions regarding identifying the potential of competitiveness in the structure of the economic potential of agrarian enterprises. Identifying the potential of competitiveness is a strategic tool for managing an agrarian enterprise, which helps achieve sustainable success in the target market. The potential of business entities as a complex economic system is considered. The characteristics of the development of potentials, in particular their complexity, dynamism, and the impact of globalization, are substantiated. The attributes of economic systems, such as integrity, complexity, communicativeness, and hierarchy, are considered. Attention is focused on the need to study individual aspects of the potential using models, such as functional or economic-mathematical, depending on the purpose of the study and the available information base. It is determined that the development sources of economic potential, as a single economic system, can be the growth of investment and innovative attractiveness and activity, competition; various forms, methods, and ways of forming and implementing system processes. It is substantiated that the processes of forming the economic potential of business entities require a scientifically based approach and consideration of various aspects. At this, the following scientific approaches should be used: system, marketing, functional, innovative, regulatory, complex, integration, dynamic, optimization, administrative, behavioral, situational, and structural approaches. Applying these approaches allows enterprises to effectively use their potential to achieve strategic and tactical goals in the conditions of market competition. It is proved that, in turn, the following approaches are used in managing the competitiveness potential of agricultural enterprises: functional, instrumental, and process. The combination of these management approaches has helped to create a holistic conception aimed at developing the competitiveness of agrarian enterprises through innovative and investment tools.
Analisis Makna Konotasi dalam Lirik Lagu Bertaut Karya Nadin Amizah
Authors: Sari Itika Purnama , Febriyanti Fira , Ujung Triana Ayuningsih , Barus Frinawaty Lestarina
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study was to describe the connotative meaning contained in the song Bertaut by Nadin Amizah. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method with the research subject, namely the song Bertaut by Nadin Amizah. The data collection technique used was observation and listening to the song Bertaut by Nadin Amizah. The data analysis technique that has been carried out is by collecting and analyzing the meaning of each sentence contained in the verse of the song Bertaut by Nadin Amizah. The results showed that the connotative meaning in the lyrics of the song Bertaut by Nadin Amizah has an implied meaning, namely the inner bond and very close affection between mother and child until death separates them. The song Bertaut by Nadin Amizah also has positive connotations, such as the words mother, hedgehog, swimming, heartbeat, and so on. In this song also has a negative connotation meaning, namely the word bastard and barking.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA VIDEO MOTION GRAPHIC DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MENULIS PANTUN PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Solihatini Imas Tintin , Abidin Yunus , Aljamaliah S. Nailul Muna
Published: March 2024

The main objective of the research is to design and develop motion graphic video media in learning to write rhymes. The research method used is design and development (D&D) and the ADDIE development model. This study concludes that based on the assessment of media experts, the developed media shows a percentage of 88% with a very decent category. The assessment of the material expert shows a percentage of 71.2% with a decent category. Based on user ratings, namely teachers and students, the media developed was categorized as very feasible based on the teacher's view and received an assessment in the very appropriate category based on the responses of students. This shows that motion graphic video media can be used as a medium for learning to write poem.