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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN THE 2030 AGENDA
Authors: Nogueira Christiano
Published: September 2024

The 2030 Agenda consists of a declaration with 17 goals aimed at achieving sustainable development for the signatory countries by the end of this decade. Regarding goals 1 and 10 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the research question of this article seeks to understand if and how progress has been made in the implementation of these goals, as presented by some authors. Therefore, analyses on poverty eradication and the reduction of inequalities are presented. As a methodological approach, theoretical foundations are presented, based on critical conceptions that aim to overcome the anthropocentric understanding of social and environmental relations, the limits of our planet, and the political aspects that interfere with decision-making processes for solving socio-environmental problems. Data analyses on poverty eradication and the reduction of inequalities are conducted in dialogue with the authors of the theoretical framework. As a result of these analyses, contradictions in poverty eradication and the reduction of inequalities were identified, based on recent research data. These contradictions may be aligned with the interests of economic hegemony, posing a challenge to the current patterns of production relations and productive forces. The results also indicate the need for a deeper political debate to ensure that some goals of Objectives 1 and 10 are more realistic and adapted to the needs of the most disadvantaged populations. Furthermore, the article highlights the need for autonomy and emancipation of less favored populations so that they recognize themselves as actors in the social and environmental processes within their contexts.
Characterizing Patients Who May Benefit from Mature Medical AI Models
Authors: Chen Zhiyi , Li Wei , Lin Zhicheng
Published: September 2024

The rapid development of medical artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical settings has raised critical debates about their real-world generalizability, yet evidence remains sporadic. Here, we systematically investigate which patients benefit from mature medical AI models during real-world deployments. Using an end-to-end NLP model, we synthesized data from 296,499 scientific publications spanning from January 1998 to January 2024, focusing on 4,361 studies that reported characteristics of mature medical AI models. These models were primarily used in a few specialties (e.g., oncology). Analyzing patient demographics and model performance from 1,590,612 patients, we uncovered a striking imbalance: 97.7% of patients benefiting from AI diagnostics were either Asian or White, predominantly from China (40.8%) and the US (12.4%), showing statistically significant geospatial, economic and racial inequalities (Dagum-Gini coefficient = 0.81, 0.87, 0.97, p < .05), particularly to Black populations in less economic developing countries (LEDC). Notably, almost all these patients (98.6%) were diagnosed using AI models developed with demographic samples similar to their own, showing superior performance compared to human diagnoses (85.9% vs. 77.9% accuracy, p < .001). However, when these AI models were applied outside of the training demographic groups, their effectiveness did not significantly surpass that of human practitioners. These results suggest a failure of generalization in real-world clinical applications, and highlight a troubling exclusivity/inequality in the benefits of mature medical AI models, which are largely limited to underrepresented populations, especially in Black patients from third-nation countries.
Testing the overlap between symptoms and cognition in schizophrenia: A multi-site study
Authors: Skiba Rafal Marcin , Chinchani Abhijit , Menon Mahesh , Lepage Martin , Lavigne Katie M. , Malla Ashok K. , Joober Ridha , Goldberg Joel O. , Heinrichs R. Walter , Castle David , Burns Amy , Best Michael , Rossell Susan , Walther Sebastian , Woodward Todd
Published: September 2024

Background and Hypothesis. Cognitive impairment is a core feature of schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD). While the relationship between cognition and symptoms in SSD has been extensively studied, there is a lack of research focusing on individual item-level analysis rather than relying on summary score methodology. Our previous study on a first-episode psychosis cohort showed that symptoms related to impoverished and disorganized communication and motor impoverishment were associated with impairments in verbal and working memory. This study aimed to explore those associations in people with chronic schizophrenia.Study Design. We employed iterative Constrained Principal Component Analysis (iCPCA) to investigate the relationship between 15 cognitive measures, including processing speed, attention, working, verbal memory, reasoning, problem-solving and 26 PANSS items in 198 chronic schizophrenia outpatients from two sites in Australia and one in Canada. The iCPCA method was used to determine item combinations optimized to describe associations between symptoms and cognition while controlling Type I errors.Results. Our analysis revealed that a verbal memory component was associated with the PANSS item Lack of Spontaneity and Flow of Conversation, indicating impairments in communication, language, and thought. Additionally, a working memory and attention component was linked to the PANSS item Motor Retardation, reflecting motor system impoverishment.Conclusions. These results confirm our previous findings, showing that negative symptoms of diminished expression are key predictors of cognitive impairments in schizophrenia. These data underscore the value of optimized item combinations in identifying precise symptom-cognition relationships, which can potentially inform more effective treatment strategies.Keywords: schizophrenia, cognition, psychotic symptoms, verbal and working memory, motor impoverishment, disorganized and impoverished communication.
Testing the Congruency Hypothesis using meta-analysis: Are changes in oral contraceptive use correlated with partnered women’s sexual satisfaction?
Authors: Shiramizu Victor Kenji Medeiros , Stern Julia , Bartoš František , Rafiee Yasaman , Pollet Thomas Victor , Jones Benedict C
Published: September 2024

Based on claims that changes in women’s hormone levels influence their mating psychology, the Congruency Hypothesis proposes that women in relationships who change their hormonal contraceptive use after meeting their partner will report lower sexual satisfaction with their partner than women who do not change their oral contraceptive use. However, findings from studies testing this hypothesis have reported mixed results. Consequently, we conducted a meta-analysis of published studies on this topic. For the thirteen effects sizes from studies using between-subjects designs, the pooled correlation between congruency and sexual satisfaction was not statistically significant (r = .04, p = .091) and a Robust Bayesian meta-analysis found that the null hypothesis was moderately favoured over the Congruency Hypothesis (BF10 = 0.123, i.e., BF01 = 8.13, r = .003). For the four effect sizes from studies using within-subjects designs, the pooled correlation between congruency and sexual satisfaction was statistically significant (r = .19, p = .001) and a Robust Bayesian meta-analysis found weak evidence in favour of the Congruency Hypothesis (BF10 = 1.55, r = .09). Collectively, these results suggest that it is unlikely that changing oral contraceptive use has a substantial effect on women’s sexual satisfaction with their romantic partner. More work, ideally in the form of randomized controlled trials, is needed to find a definite answer for research questions relying on the Congruency Hypothesis.
This Librarian’s Journey of Testing New Search Innovations: From Retrieval to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Authors: Abram Stephen
Published: September 2024

This article is the author’s personal journey of almost 50 years in adapting to and influencing technology change in the field of libraries of all types. He shares his learning and perspectives on the journey and how we often look at new technologies through the lenses of the past. We then mature through playing with and experiencing the new innovations and seeing the opportunities more clearly. His goal is to use the historical lens to inform our discussions and adoptions of current and future technologies such as the range of artificial intelligence applications that are emerging at rapid speed. He includes a glossary of the major technological adaptations and adoptions in libraries from an historical view and the current opportunities in AI, LLMs, agents, and more.
Bibliometric Analysis of Global Policy: A Scholarly Journal of Durham University, UK
Authors: Hussain Abid , Ul-Haq Sayyed Ihtisham
Published: September 2024

This study seeks to evaluate the corpus of work published in the peer-reviewed Journal Global Policy, associated with Durham University, UK. Employing bibliometric techniques, the research analyzes publications from 2010 to 2021. Bibliometric analysis encompasses various facets of scholarly work, including authorship patterns, leading institutions, and the geographical distribution of contributing authors. The study identifies that 159 authors produced a total of 1139 papers across 12 volumes and 75 issues within the specified timeframe. The findings highlight that authors from the United States were the most prolific, contributing 306 articles (21.11%) during this period. Among institutions, the London School of Economics and Political Science emerged as the most active, with 74 articles published. This research represents the inaugural bibliometric analysis of Global Policy, with no prior studies applying such techniques to this Journal. The scope of this study is confined to publications from 2010 to 2021. The findings offer valuable insights for stakeholders, editors, and researchers contributing to the Journal and will aid librarians and research scholars in planning future bibliometric analyses on related subjects.
A study on consumer buying behavior towards cosmetics products with respect to social media users
Authors: Swapna J.R. , Manoj Kumara N. V.
Published: September 2024

The companies are concentrating on digital media and social media for promotion as it is cost effective way. The cosmetics market is one of the booming sectors in India, with the help of social media the companies are focusing on target customers more rigorously and promoting with low cost than in traditional media.  Information search and comparison are differentiating factors in social media, and the customers find more time and more choices while browsing for products and services. 78% of the internet users search online while making a purchase, that shows maximum of the internet users are using social media for making purchase decision. There are many social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube, where many of the customers search for products and services. Many cosmetics companies are targeting social media to get advantage of this.  The present research work focuses on the impact of social media users age and personal factors on purchase decision of cosmetics and also the impact of online reviews in buying decision. It is found that age is not an influence factor in purchase decision but the online reviews have great impact on cosmetic purchase decision process.
impacto de la crisis de la posguerra con Chile en la comedia costumbrista limeña: Acisclo Villarán (1841-1927), Abelardo Gamarra (1852-1924) y Manuel Moncloa y Covarrubias (1859-1911)
Authors: RENGIFO CARPIO DAVID CARLOS
Published: September 2024

Esta investigación estudia el impacto de la crisis de la posguerra con Chile en el teatro costumbrista post bellum, a través de la obra teatral de tres comediógrafos: Acisclo Villarán (1841-1927), Abelardo Gamarra (1852-1924) y Manuel Moncloa y Covarrubias (1859-1911); considerando al teatro costumbrista como la expresión artística privilegiada de esta crisis post bellum. Se analizan y describen los cambios y continuidades que se produjeron desde una perspectiva comparada, principalmente con el tipo de costumbrismo que se cultivó durante el periodo ante bellum o de inicio de la guerra (década de 1870).
construcción del Perú contemporáneo a partir del pensamiento de Víctor Andrés Belaúnde y José Carlos Mariátegui
Authors: Ramírez Aguilar Juan Delfín
Published: September 2024

Este artículo pretende acercarnos al imaginario político del Perú de la primera mitad del siglo XX por medio de las líneas de pensamiento de José Carlos Mariátegui y Víctor Andrés Belaúnde. Por ello, la presente investigación intenta aproximarse a la construcción del Perú contemporáneo por medio de las ideas de dos intelectuales de la generación del 900 quienes continuaron abriendo el debate de la modernidad en el Perú orientado a concebir en la profundización del conocimiento de la realidad de un país dirigido por una oligarquía que impidió toda inclusión en el imaginario colectivo de nación. Por esta razón, muchos intelectuales han tratado de incidir en la forma en cómo se percibe y se entiende nuestro país.
Identification of potential inhibitors of PTEN tumor suppressor gene from phytochemical constituents found in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) via biocomputational analysis
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, Techno India university, EM-4, Sector-V, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal -700091, India, Bhattacharya Malavika
Published: September 2024

The research investigates the potential of phytochemical constituents found in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) to inhibit the PTEN tumor suppressor gene, which is frequently mutated in endometrial cancer. Endometrial cancer, primarily adenocarcinomas, is often linked to genetic mutations, particularly in the PTEN gene, which is crucial for regulating cell proliferation and apoptosis through the PI3K/AKT pathway. This study leverages biocomputational analysis to identify bioactive compounds in tomato peel, pulp, and seeds that could serve as alternative inhibitors to the PTEN gene, comparing their efficacy to the control drug Lenvatinib mesylate. The methodology involved preparing the PTEN protein structure, retrieving phytochemicals from tomatoes, and performing molecular docking to assess binding affinities. The top three ligands from each tomato component were selected based on their binding energies and underwent ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity) analysis to evaluate their drug-likeness. Results indicated that several tomato-derived compounds exhibit binding energies comparable to or better than Lenvatinib mesylate, suggesting potential as natural therapeutic agents. The study concludes that tomato phytochemicals, particularly those with high binding affinities, hold promise for developing dietary supplements aimed at treating endometrial cancer with potentially fewer side effects than conventional drugs.
PROBLEM BULLYING DAN USAHA GURU BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING UNTUK MENANGGULANGINYA
Authors: Wati Erlinda , Irman Irman
Published: September 2024

Bullying is behavior consciously carried out by a person to harass and hurt another person. Ideally, guidance and counseling teachers (BK teachers) are required to pay attention to preventing bullying behavior, The purpose to be achieved in this study is to describe the understanding of how the role of guidance and counseling teachers in overcoming bullying problems among students. It can be seen from the implementation program of guidance and counseling teachers in overcoming bullying and how the results have been achieved by the efforts of guidance and counseling teachers in overcoming bullying behavior.  The method used in this study is qualitative descriptive method. The data collection technique used is interviews.  The population of this study was all BK teachers of State High School in Pasaman Regency, The sample of this study included high school counseling guidance teachers throughout Pasaman Regency using purposive sampling techniques with 15 BK teachers. The results of the interview about BK teachers' efforts to overcome bullying behavior from the questions given to guidance and counseling teachers on average answered that the problem of bullying in every school exists. Guidance and counseling teachers already have a program for implementing counseling guidance from student need assessments that describe the content of the program one about bullying, so from this result BK teachers contain in overcoming the problem of bullying in classical services, individual counseling services, group guidance services, and group counseling so that the problem of bullying increases and teachers some BK teachers are involved in anti-bullying school programs making it easier for teachers Guidance and Counseling in implementing the program, as well as BK teachers also conducting mediation services in resolving the case.
MENELUSURI KEBAHAGIAN: ANALISIS MENDALAM TENTANG 'THE BOOK OF IKIGAI' DALAM BINGKAI SUBJECTIVE WELLBEING
Authors: Putri Mita Tiara Kharisma , Oktasari Maria , Azzahra Nada Aulia , Haikal Ahmad , Azzahra Shafira , Fuhansyah Dina Ramadhani
Published: September 2024

This study discusses the Japanese concept of Ikigai and its relationship with subjective well-being. The concept of Ikigai has five main aspects, namely starting small, freeing yourself, harmony and continuity, joy from small things, and being present in the present place and time. This research uses qualitative methods and analyzes the content of "The Book of Ikigai" to support its findings. The results show that the concept of Ikigai can be a foundation for individuals to achieve subjective well-being in daily life. By understanding and applying the principles of Ikigai, individuals can increase self-awareness, seek harmony, find joy from small things, and be present in the present place and time, all of which can contribute to the improvement of subjective well-being. The articles also cover various aspects of the Ikigai concept, including its effects on well-being, stress management, and performance, as well as its applications in the context of education and career choices. Some articles also explore the relationship between Ikigai and subjective well-being in various populations.
Irregular migrant women and 2030 Agenda
Authors: Subiris Moriel Virginia Belén
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Currently, migration is recognized as a transversal phenomenon contributing to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. However, there is a lack of data on migrant women, particularly those in irregular situations. This omission significantly exacerbates the existing gender gap in access to the labor market, knowledge assets, technological development and participation in decision-making process. Methodology: Our methodology involves exploratory-descriptive research conducted over the past decade, from 2015 to 2024. We employed content analysis of reports from 20 key organizations dedicated to migration. Results: reveal a substantial undervaluation of the human capital of irregular migrant women due to the rigid methodologies of the organizations. Discussions: Researchers have to take in consideration that definition, sources data and methodology will affect data invisibility. Since it does not exist, successful policies are not generated on the management of it to achieve the SDGs. Conclusions: This lead to misguided policies for vulnerable women. This paper calls for a commitment of the 2030 Agenda’s motto, “leave no one behind”, emphasizing the urgent and ongoing need for gender-disaggregated data in the digital era. To achieve this, women in irregular situations must be central to social and economic migration policies.
Media Literacy Among Gwadar-based Women: Analysis of Challenges, Opportunities, and Empowerment
Authors: - Shaneela
Published: September 2024

The port city Gwadar is currently Pakistan's developing city, where not only national but also international projects are being held. In spite of it people of Gwadar, mainly women in this modern and technological era have less or are not media literate. This quantitative research study is held to examine the level of media literacy, opportunities for women to make them media literate, challenges, and also to examine women empowerment in the city of Gwadar. Approximately 100 surveys were filled from the population of the city. The Social Cognitive Theory was used as a theoretical framework. The result of the study revealed that women residing in Gwadar face many challenges while gaining media literacy skills because of the lack of technology there, and the lack of opportunities most of the women are unaware of training centers that give media literacy skills. Apart from this because of technological and internet issues in the city, people don't have access to online training centers also.
China's Growing Influence in the Middle East: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Authors: Yasmin Tallat , Gill Qasim Shahzad , Mustafa Ghulam
Published: September 2024

The Purpose of this research is to elucidate China’s influence on Middle Eastern Countries. Growth in infrastructure, influence in politics, energy collaboration, and innovation in technology, trade, and capital are some of the strategies that have defined China’s strategic involvement in the Middle East. Since China saw promise in development of infrastructure such as the Belt and Road Initiative, it has worked to strengthen economic relations and increase connectivity among nations in a region ripe with opportunities. However, the quest for it is not simple. Uncertainty in politics in the Middle East, characterized by crises and geopolitical concurrence, presents major dangers to the investment made by China and alliances. Other issues complicating China’s role in the region include rivalry with global powers, social and cultural contrasts, and reliance on resources. In spite of stabilizing the region, China’s influence in molding theemerging geopolitics of the Middle East is significant.
Migración climática en Latinoamérica. La frontera noreste de México como lugar de tránsito y destino
Authors: Morales de León Miguel Ángel , Vargas Orozco Cynthia Marisol , Villareal Sotelo Karla
Published: September 2024

La migración representa un fenómeno actual de gran relevancia en las agendas gubernamentales nacionales e internacionales, y su análisis permite generar conocimientos que pueden orientar las políticas públicas. Este estudio tiene como objetivo documentar el impacto del cambio climático en los procesos migratorios en la frontera norte de Tamaulipas. A través de una aproximación metodológica mixta en casas de asistencia para migrantes, se identificó que los fenómenos climáticos, producto del cambio climático global, han afectado los medios de vida de las personas, limitando su capacidad para sostenerse económicamente a nivel familiar y en sus localidades. Esto los ha llevado a migrar a ciudades cercanas y, posteriormente, hacia Estados Unidos. Se concluye que los migrantes climáticos pueden considerarse víctimas indirectas, en los que impactan las consecuencias del cambio climático y sus efectos adversos a nivel social, económico y ambiental.
Prospects for the development of manufacturing industries in the Republic of Bashkortostan under the new economic conditions
Authors: Gainanov D. A. , Gataullin R. F. , Aslaeva S. S.
Published: September 2024

Currently the country’s manufacturing industries form 16% of GDP, about 10 million people work there. In the new economic realities, the outstripping growth of the manufacturing industry is the main task for the Russian economy. The aim of our study was to determine the prospects for the development of different types of manufacturing industries in the Republic of Bashkortostan, based on the definition of specialization, localization of production, level of significance (national and local) and technological development. Methods of comparative, structural-logical, economic-statistical analysis, econometric modeling were used to evaluate the factual material and build a forecast. To determine the specialization of the territory, methods for assessing the localization and specialization of industries were used. 1. The analysis and forecast of the development of the leading and having the potential for the development of manufacturing industries of the main enterprises of the Republic of Bashkortostan was carried out. 2. The aspects of spatial distribution are determined and the sectoral structure of manufacturing industries in the Republic of Bashkortostan is determined. So there is a conclusion: a structural transformation of manufacturing industries in the region is predicted. The development is being redirected from resource-based to high-tech types of economic activity. Significant types of manufacturing industries in the region are mostly in the medium and high technology sector and have a high potential for development.
On the location of geometrical medians of triangles
Authors: Panov P. A.
Published: September 2024

The geometrical median is a natural spatial generalization of the statistical median of a one-dimensional sample. Thus the problem of computing the median of a finite set of points (a sample) on a straight line presents no difficulties, but unexpected difficulties arise in moving to the plane or to higher dimensional spaces, where the natural linear order of points is absent. While the mean of a multidimensional sample, as on a straight line, is calculated by taking the arithmetic mean, no such analytical formula is available for the geometric median. Moreover, such formulas are absent when we deal with geometrical medians of continuous objects located on a plane or in space. This raises the natural question of analytical estimates of the locations of geometric medians. This paper presents the solutions for two such simplest problems. Namely, the solution of the problem on estimating the location of the geometric median of the perimeter of a triangle and the solution of a similar problem on the geometric median of a triangular area. For both problems, we obtain exact estimates of the affine type.
PENGARUH GREEN INVESTMENT, MEDIA EXPOSURE DAN PROFITABILITAS TERHADAP CARBON EMISSION DISCLOSURE PERUSAHAAN SEKTOR ENERGI PADA BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Muslih Muhamad , Caesaria Septia Mitha
Published: September 2024

Carbon emission disclosure adalah aktivitas perusahaan untuk mencatat, mengungkap, dan mengukur emisi karbon, termasuk karbon dioksida, yang berdampak pada perubahan iklim. Pengungkapan ini memberikan informasi kepada publik dan menunjukkan tanggung jawab lingkungan perusahaan. Namun, beberapa perusahaan tidak melaporkan hal ini, sehingga merugikan lingkungan dan reputasi mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh simultan dan parsial variabel green investment, media exposure, dan profitabilitas terhadap carbon emission disclosure pada sektor energi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2018-2022. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan regresi data panel. Total sampel sejumlah 9 perusahaan sehingga didapat 45 data observasi yang diambil menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Penelitian ini memakai analisis statistik deskriptif dan regresi data panel dengan Eviews 12. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa green investment, media exposure, dan profitabilitas berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap carbon emission disclosure. Pengaruh parsial menjelaskan bahwa media exposure berpengaruh positif terhadap carbon emission disclosure, sedangkan green investment dan profitabilitas tidak berpengaruh terhadap carbon emission disclosure. Penelitian ini diharapkan membantu perusahaan untuk selalu melakukan publikasi terkait carbon emission disclosure pada berbagai media yang dimiliki sehingga dapat membantu menjaga dan sebagai bahan evaluasi bagi perusahaan terkait kinerja lingkungan.
Geostatistical evaluation of the impact of climate variability on malaria incidence In the South-West of Nigeria
Authors: Otusanya Olayinka , Soneye Alabi , Fasona Mayowa , Ayeni Amidu , Akintuyi Akinlabi , Daramola Adebola
Published: September 2024

Malaria remains a significant health concern in Nigeria, particularly in the South-West region. This study assesses the impact of temperature and rainfall on malaria incidence and prevalence in South-West Nigeria using remotely sensed and modelled data sourced from the Malaria Atlas Project and NASA's POWER database covering 2000 to 2020. The study adopts the Geographically Weighted Regression geostatistical model to establish the relationship between malaria and rainfall and temperature in the study area. The result shows a rising oscillating annual mean temperature trend of 0.0088oC/yr-1 from 2000 to 2020. The malaria incidence exceeds 8 million cases annually, peaking in 2020 at almost 10 million cases. The rising trend of malaria incidence highlights the inadequacy of the malaria intervention programmes to meet their goal of reducing malaria incidence by 40% by 2020. The study highlights the spatial variations, with high incidence in urban centres like Lagos and Ibadan metropolises, their satellite towns, as well as other prominent and capital towns including Oshogbo, Ilesa, Akure, Ijebu-Ode and Abeokuta. Contrary to this, the greater malaria prevalence was recorded in less densely populated areas of Oyo state, Imeko-Afon, Odeda, Yewa and Ijebu-Waterside areas in Ogun state as well as Ose and Idanre in Ondo state. The Geographically Weighted Regression equation model shows a strong positive correlation between malaria prevalence and temperature at a significance of 0.76 compared to rainfall which exhibits no association indicating the relevance of temperature as an explanatory indicator of malaria. With the continuous endemicity of malaria in the South-West, malaria management and control efforts should be focused on high-incidence areas in the South-West and Nigeria in general to fulfil the Sustainable Development Goal of Good health and well-being and the eradication of malaria by 2030.
Azerbaycan ortaöğretim coğrafya ders kitaplarında Türk Dünyası Coğrafyası
Authors: Şahin Vedat
Published: September 2024

Sovyetler Birliğinin dağılmasından sonra yeni Türk devletleri siyaset sahnesinde yerini almışlardır. Bunu takiben Türk devletleri arasındaki işbirliği ve dayanışma artmaya başlamıştır. Bu bağlamda Türk Dünyası'nın ortak tarih ve kültür mirasına katkı yapmayı hedefleyen çeşitli kurumlar kurulmuştur. Bunların en önemli ve kapsamlısı ise Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı’nın 2009 tarihinde temellerinin atılmasıyla hayat bulmuştur. Bu ülkelerden birisi olan Azerbaycan bağımsızlığını kazanmasıyla eğitim bakımından yeni müfredatlar çıkarmış ve kendine rotalar çizmiştir. Coğrafya ders kitaplarında Türk dünyası üzerine içeriklere yer vermiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı Azerbaycan ortaöğretim coğrafya ders kitaplarında Türk dünyası coğrafyasına yönelik içerik incelemek ve değerlendirmektir. Bu araştırma nitel araştırma yöntemine göre gerçekleştirilmiştir. Verilerin toplanmasında yazılı dokümanlardan yararlanılmış ve analiz edilirken verilerin içerik yönüyle değerlendirilmesine başvurulmuştur. Araştırma sonucunda 10. ve 11. sınıf coğrafya kitaplarında Türk dünyası üzerine çeşitli konuların yer aldığı görülmüştür.
Optimization of the internal structure of 3D-printed components for architectural restoration
Authors: Tomei Valentina , Grande Ernesto , Imbimbo Maura
Published: September 2024

In recent years, 3D printing technology has assumed an important role in advanced construction processes across various engineering fields. Among these, the application to the architectural restoration of historic structures is particularly fascinating. The ability to precisely reproduce the shape and surface details of complex elements, combined with the availability of a wide range of printing materials, makes 3D printing technology competitive compared to traditional techniques. In this context, the internal volume structure of 3D printed elements represents an additional design parameter to consider for enhancing interventions in terms of reducing the required material, and thus, lowering costs and environmental impact. The paper presents the outcomes of experimental tests and numerical analyses conducted on plates, which represent portions of more complex elements produced by using Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology. These plates feature various internal configurations (such as reticular and rhomboidal patterns) derived from a mono-objective design optimization process. The experimental tests aim to analyze the influence of the configuration and the pattern on the behavior of printed samples. Additionally, the paper discusses insights derived from both theoretical models and Finite Element analyses, providing a clearer understanding of the experimental results.
Effect of Green Marketing, Green Consumption Values and Green Marketing Approaches on Organic Purchase Intention: Evidence from the Manipur
Authors: Neiba Neiba , Singh N. Tejmani
Published: September 2024

Using three theoretical lenses –the theory of consumption values (TCV), the stimulus-organism-response (SOR) model, and the theory of planned behavior (TPB) - this research intends to investigate the effect of green marketing (green advertisement and green word of mouth), green consumption values (functional value, social value and emotional value), and green marketing approaches (green organic product and eco-labeling) on organic purchase intention. A sample of 285 Manipur consumers was used to test the hypothesized relationship. The data were critically analyzed using SEM-based multivariate approach SPSS 26, AMOS 21, and conditional process modeling (Model 4). The findings suggest that green advertisement (GA), green word of mouth (GWOM), functional value (FV), emotional value (EV), green organic product (GOP), and eco-labeling (EL) influence organic purchase intentions significantly and positively. The data further reveal that consumer product attachment (CPA) and environmental consciousness (EC) have a significant influence on the relationship between green marketing (GA & GWOM), green consumption value (FV, SV, & EV), green marketing approaches (GOP & EL), and organic purchase intention. This study provides theoretical insight to researchers and academicians on organic purchasing. Also, it offers guidelines and suggestions to devise green marketing strategies for producers/retailers/marketers dealing with organic food products.
An Evaluation of Taxpayers’ Perception of Value Added Tax and Cost of Living in Nigeria
Authors: Oluwatobi Johnson Adenike , Omodero Cordelia Onyinyechi , Ololade Babatunde Moses , Ekundayo Gbenga , Odhigu Festus Onosakponome
Published: September 2024

This study evaluates taxpayers’ perception of value added tax (VAT) and cost of living in Nigeria. The main focus of this research is to evaluate the awareness and opinion of individuals, households and organizations regarding VAT, and to understand the relationship between perception and compliance with VAT regulations. Furthermore, the study examines how VAT affects cost of living and provision of social amenities funded by the revenue generated from this tax. Questionnaires were used to collect data and outcomes were analysed using mean of simple percentage and frequency count. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 20.0) and the SEM-PLS (4) were used to evaluate the hypotheses. The analysis showed that there is significant relationship between the level of VAT awareness and provision of social amenities. The result showed that perception about VAT has a significant influence on provision of social amenities, level of VAT awareness significantly influences compliance with VAT regulations, perceptions about VAT significantly influences compliance with VAT regulations and lastly perception about VAT significantly influence cost of living. It is recommended that the government should enhance awareness about VAT and address diverse opinions on perception in order to increase compliance with VAT regulations leading to efficient provision of social amenities and an improved of cost of living. Implementing strategies that could inform more effective tax policies and compliance strategies is essential to support economic growth and development.
Application of the methods of ergonomic, operations research and theory of systems in modeling of the main parameters of a warehouse for tared and piece cargoes
Authors:   Kremenchuk Mykhailo Ostrogradskyi National University, Zahorianskyi Volodymyr , Zahorianska Olena ,   Kremenchuk Mykhailo Ostrogradskyi National University, Haikova Tetyana ,   Kremenchuk Mykhailo Ostrogradskyi National University
Published: September 2024

The paper considers the application of methods of operations research and systems theory to the tasks of logistics management and modeling of the main parameters of the warehouse of tared and piece cargoes. The method has been developed for selection and comparison of the efficiency and economy of devices and equipment for storage and processing of tared and piece cargoes, modern means, machines and equipment for cargo work. The parameters are defined that describe the warehouse of tared and piece cargoes as a system, and the connections between them.
The impact of software quality on work efficiency and employee fatigue
Authors:   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Marchenko Konstantyn , Oryshaka Oleh ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Brahinets Stanislav ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Berestenko Danyil ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University
Published: September 2024

In the information society, the nomenclature of industries and professions related to the use of computer equipment and software is continuously growing. This leads to the need to revise the classic principles of labor organization at workplaces. The scientific organization of work related to the use of computer technology must take into account the psychophysiological features of working with information, appropriate technical means and software, which contributes to both safe and healthy working conditions, the fulfillment of the requirements of occupational health and safety standards, and its high efficiency , in particular, productivity. Therefore, the scientific organization of work and labor protection are organically related fields. Research on the optimal organization of work when working with a computer and software is an urgent task. Among the factors that depend on labor productivity at a computerized workplace, an important place is occupied by the organization of the workplace, work mode, speed of software, speed of network data exchange, compliance of computer and network equipment, installed software with the tasks performed on a given workplace, the uniformity of the incoming flow of tasks and the degree of their unification and complexity. Labor productivity directly depends on the fatigue of workers, including at computerized workplaces. Important factors of employee fatigue are not only the work mode and organization of the workplace, but also the organization and quality of the software. Employee fatigue can be measured by a decrease in labor productivity when performing the same type of tasks as a decrease in the number of completed tasks for further equal time intervals. As a result of the study of working conditions at computerized workplaces, it was established that workers at these places experience increased nervous stress combined with physical inactivity of the body, constant tension of certain groups of muscles and the visual apparatus. The analysis of working conditions showed that among the main factors of labor productivity and fatigue of workers at computerized workplaces are work mode, organization of the workplace, software quality and pace of tasks. The results of a survey of information technology workers indicate a significant impact of software quality on labor productivity (third rank among factors) and fatigue (fourth rank among factors). Effective and high-quality software for each workplace should be selected through comparative testing of alternative software tools.
I’ll Be Your Plaything : Anna Szemere és András Rónai. New York, London, Oxford, New Delhi, Sydney: Bloomsbury Academic.
Authors: Barna R. Emília
Published: September 2024

Szemere Anna és Rónai András a Bloomsbury 33 1/3 című, egy-egy zenei albumra fókuszáló sorozatában megjelent könyve Palya Bea Én leszek a játékszered (2010) című feldolgozáslemezét elemzi. Az album egyszerre teszi lehetővé a jelen korszak és az államszocializmus időszakának populáris zenéjére történő reflexiót, emellett a szerzők az albumon keresztül rávilágítanak a populáris kultúra és a (poszt)szocialista kollektív emlékezet közötti kapcsolódási pontokra, sajátos kelet-európai perspektívából láttatják a zeneipari viszonyokat, valamint foglalkoznak a genderviszonyok, a feminizmus és az etnicitás kérdéseivel a populáris zenében. A recenzió az érintett kérdések közül elsősorban az emlékezet, az emlékezés, illetve a nosztalgia kérdéskörét, valamint a nőiség, nőiesség és a genderviszonyok tematizálását emeli ki.
Optimizing Transportation Project Design and Management: The Impact of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Implementation at Delta Construction Company Ltd. in Vietnam
Authors: Vu Duc Hung Phu
Published: September 2024

The primary objective of this study is to assess the application and effectiveness of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in the design and management of transportation projects, focusing specifically on Delta Construction Company Ltd. This research aims to explore how BIM influences project outcomes, including design accuracy, cost efficiency, and project timelines, particularly within the context of the Vietnamese construction industry. To achieve this, a mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from surveys of employees and experts with qualitative insights from in-depth interviews. The results reveal that the implementation of BIM has led to significant improvements in both the design process and project management at Delta Construction Company Ltd. Specifically, the use of BIM has reduced design time by an average of 15% to 20% and has enhanced project management by providing more accurate tools for monitoring progress and quality control. These findings underscore the potential of BIM to optimize construction processes and improve overall project outcomes. However, the study also identifies challenges related to software integration and the need for comprehensive training to fully realize BIM’s benefits. The conclusions drawn from this research suggest that with continued investment in training and better integration of BIM systems, companies in Vietnam can significantly enhance their project efficiency and quality, contributing to the sustainable development of the construction industry.
Water Quality Assessment of Gomti River in District Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Divya Dubey  , Archana Yadav
Published: September 2024

The Gomti river begins in the district Pilibhit Uttar Pradesh, flow through the district of Sitapur, Lucknow, kheri, Barabanki, Sultanpur and Jaunpur unites with the Ganga, today the world struggling with a major type of Inorganic and Natural pollution. Gomti receives a lot of untreated agricultural sewage along with a lot of pesticides, fertilizer, and heavy metals. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of pollution in the Gomti River in Sultanpur district by analysing its Physio-chemical and bacterial parameters. The sample collection took place in 2023 at Four different sites -Golaghat, Sitakund Ghat, Dhobi Ghat, Shamshan Ghat. The following parameters were chosen for the physio-chemical analysis - Temperature, colour, Odor, Turbidity, Total hardness, pH, TDS, EC, Alkalinity, Free Ammonia, and Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Nitrate, Nitrite, Chlorine, Calcium, Magnesium, and some heavy metals, Iron, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Nickel, Selenium, Zinc, Mercury, Cyanide, are the Parameters chosen for the Physio- Chemical analysis. The standard procedure for the examination of water and wastewater, 21st edition (APHA- 2005) was adhered to in order to estimate the water Samples.
Fostering Religious Tolerance in Catholic Religious Education: A Study of Policy Impact in Indonesia
Authors: Suswakara Ignasius , Atasoge Anselmus Dore Woho , Wahyuningrum Paulina Maria Ekasari , Para Eduardus Raja
Published: September 2024

This study examines the levels of religious tolerance among students at six Catholic universities in Indonesia and the efforts to sustain and enhance this tolerance. Employing a mixed-method approach, specifically the Sequential Exploratory model, the research begins with the collection and analysis of quantitative data, followed by qualitative data. An online questionnaire completed by 250 students enrolled in Catholic Religious Education study programs reveals that students exhibit a very high level of tolerance (90%) in terms of acceptance, recognition, respect and cooperation. However, several areas require attention: the establishment of places of worship, representation of diverse religious backgrounds in public leadership roles, respect for religious observances and willingness to engage in activities with adherents of other religions. Interviews indicate that the six study programs have implemented policies promoting inter-religious tolerance in both academic and non-academic domains. Nonetheless, tolerance has not yet become a central focus in the policies of certain programs. This study highlights the need for higher education institutions to address these issues to further strengthen students’ tolerance, despite the already high levels observed.
Seedling Growth Evaluation of Rehabilitated Mangrove and Carbon Estimation of Two Types of Mangroves in Perlis, Langkat, North Sumatra
Authors: Ahmad Hisham Pulungan  , Basyuni M , Rizka Amelia  , Irvan  , Astrid Fauzia Dewinta4  , Julia Syahriani Hasibuan  , Itchika Sivaipram
Published: September 2024

Perlis Village is around the mangrove forest in Langkat Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia. This village has several barren lands potentially planted with mangroves. They were considering that the livelihoods of most of the people were fishermen and mangrove crab catchers. It is necessary to plant and rehabilitate damaged mangrove forests to restore and repair the ecosystem in Perlis Village. Planting activities were carried out in locations considered suitable for planting 200 seedlings. Three transects were made to obtain vegetation analysis data and carbon content. Each transect consists of six plots in natural forest and restoration forest. When the seedlings at the planting location were 3 months old, observations were carried out again, and of the 135 plants, approximately 67.16 percent were still alive from a total of 200 seedlings planted. Carbon storage in natural forests is 69 Mg ha-1 and 41.64 Mg ha-1 in restoration forests. By enriching the methods and estimating the potential carbon stocks of natural and rehabilitated mangroves in Perlis village in the context of Indonesia's climate change mitigation strategy, it is hoped that this information has the potential to help the blue carbon research community and policymakers