bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Necessity of the Process of Modernisation of the Human Resources of the Military System
Authors: Mazilu (Alexandrescu) Elena-Alexandra
Published: February 2024

The field of human resources has an important role in the process of militarisation and it is necessary that human resources of the military system to adapt to all the transformations which are taking place. In recent years, the Romanian military system had to upgrade, to adapt and to transform all the structures, which are implied in ensuring national security. Those transformations entailed the necessity of modernisation of human resources of the military system because militaries have new responsibilities, they have to apply different procedures and in most of the cases, the way of working has changed. In order to adapt to all those changes, employees have to modernise and commanders are those who support them in this process of modernisation.The deployment of military resources also implies an effective organisation of the military system, establishing clear procedures. Human resources are the first stakeholder in the modernisation process, which is why it is necessary to research this area in order to understand what the modernisation of human resources in the Romanian military system entails.
Cybersecurity Strategies in the Visegrád Countries
Authors: Urbanovics Anna
Published: February 2024

The European Union is one of the most developed regions with regard to its cyber policy. While 14 out of the top 15 countries based on the National Cybersecurity Index are European countries, the Central European region is in a semi-peripheral position being less developed in cybersecurity policy. The paper aims to evaluate four of these countries – namely the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia – often referred to as “Visegrád” countries, based on their cybersecurity policy. The region is geopolitically exposed to cyberattacks, however, only Poland follows a military approach in cyber policy development. The methodology is based on a mixed approach, consisting of the quantitative analysis of the countries based on international databases and a qualitative strategy analysis. The results indicate that the Czech Republic leads among the countries of the region. Although the countries of the region concentrate on the fight against cybercrime and personal data protection, other indicators such as the contribution to global cybersecurity policy allow further development.
Running Mechanics After Training on Sand in Runners With Pronated Feet: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors:   Department of Sport Biomechanics, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran., Fatollahi Amir , Jafarnezhadgero AmirAli ,   Department of Sport Biomechanics, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran., Mousavi Seyed Hamed ,   Department of Sports Injuries and Biomechanics, Faculty of Sports Sciences and Health, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Published: February 2024

Purpose: Pronation in the foot is a normal rolling movement occurring at the subtalar joint during running. The human foot, as the primary interface with our environment, presents morphological and postural changes following prolonged running. This study aims to identify running mechanics while training on the sand in runners with pronated feet. Methods: Thirty runners with pronated feet were in the control group, and 30 runners with pronated feet were in the experimental group. An experimental group conducted an 8-week corrective exercise program, while a control group did not exercise. A force plate was included to collect ground reaction forces in the walkway. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures test was conducted to identify the presence of an interaction between the within-and between-subject factors on the dependent variables. The significance level was set at P<0.05. Results: The experimental group displayed lower first peak vertical ground reaction force (P=0.026), peak mediolateral ground reaction force (P=0.000), anterior-posterior impulse (P=0.032), loading rate (P=0.004) and a larger last peak vertical ground reaction force (P=0.000) during training on the sand. Irrespective of the group under consideration, a lower first peak mediolateral ground reaction force (P=0.000), peak positive free moment amplitude (P=0.001), and a larger last peak mediolateral ground reaction force (P=0.003) observed in the post-test compared to the pre-test. Conclusion: We suggest that training on sand may be a suitable intervention to change running mechanics in male runners with pronated feet.
Short-term Effects of Kinesio Taping Application on Outcomes of Athletes With Shin Splints
Authors:   Department of Exercise Rehabilitation, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran., Saki Farzaneh , Shayesteh Amir ,   Department of Exercise Rehabilitation, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran., Ramezani Farzaneh ,   Department of Exercise Rehabilitation, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran.
Published: February 2024

Purpose: Shin splints are a common injury in the world of sports, causing pain along the inner edge of the tibial and impacting an athlete’s performance and well-being. The study aims to examine how kinesio taping application affects pain, postural control, and plantar pressure parameters in athletes with shin splints. Methods: A placebo-controlled trial design was used, with 32 athletes with shin splints randomly assigned to either the kinesio taping group (KT=16) or the placebo group (PC=16). The KT group received kinesio tape with 75% tension applied to the affected shin, while the PC group received the same application without tension. Before and after the taping intervention, pain levels, postural control, and plantar pressure parameters were evaluated. Results: Results indicated that the KT group experienced a significant pain reduction and improved postural control and plantar pressure parameters compared to the PC group. Conclusion: These results suggest that kinesio tape can relieve pain in the short term and enhance postural control and plantar pressure distribution in athletes with shin splints. Further research is necessary to explore the long-term effects and underlying mechanisms.
The Effect of Cognitive Functional Therapy on Psychological Variables in Women With Non-specific Chronic Back Pain: A Randomized Control Trial
Authors:   Department of Pathology and Sport Biomechanics, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran., Asgarpoor Azadeh , Yalfani Ali ,   Department of Pathology and Sport Biomechanics, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran.
Published: February 2024

Purpose: Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) is a common health issue caused by a mix of biological, psychological, and social factors. Cognitive functional therapy (CFT) is a comprehensive way to treat CNSLBP that focuses on changing negative thoughts and unhelpful habits through relaxation techniques. Since the evidence on the efficacy of CFT is still limited, it is essential to conduct clinical trials aimed at the effectiveness of CFT in the treatment of CNSLBP. This study aims to examine the effect of cognitive functional therapy on psychological variables in women with CNSLBP. Methods: Thirty women with CNSLBP were recruited for the clinical trial. They were randomly divided into two experimental and control groups (15 patients in each group). Our experimental group will have 18 individualized CFT sessions, each lasting an hour, over two months. The control group received no intervention. Pain intensity, disability, and kinesiophobia were assessed via the visual analog scale, Oswestry, and Tampa scale, respectively. Two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare results between groups. Results: Two-way repeated measures ANOVA results showed that the experimental group compared to the control group in reducing pain (P=0.000, ηp2=0.787), disability (P=0.005, ηp2=0.457) and Kinesiophobia (P=0.000, ηp2=0.561) had a significant difference. Conclusion: CFT reduced pain, disability, and kinesiophobia in patients with CNSLBP. Further evaluation of the efficacy of CFT in high-quality randomized clinical trials among patients with CNSLBP is recommended.
The Future Wheel Model of the Effects of the Emerging Infectious Diseases Pandemics on the Elderly in Iran
Authors:   Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran., Nejatzadehgan Eidgahi Zohreh , Dehnavieh Reza ,   Foresight and Innovation Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran., Borhaninejad Vahidreza ,   Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran., Alikhani Alireza ,   Social Development & Health Promotion Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran., Rouhi Vajihe ,   Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran.
Published: February 2024

Objectives During the outbreak of the infectious diseases, the elderly are at a higher risk. The future wheel model can help understand the different dimensions and effects of these diseases. The present study aims to determine the different effects of the emerging infectious disease pandemics on elderly people based on the experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran using the future wheel model. Methods & Materials In this qualitative expert-oriented study conducted in 2022, the second version of the future wheel was used to identify the effects in three steps. First, the effects were extracted by brainstorming method with a panel of experts (the Aging Committee of the Research Institute for Future Studies in Health, Kerman, Iran). Then, the effects were analyzed with the STEEP method and in interaction with other two panel of experts. In the next step, the effects were examined, and after reaching a consensus, the future wheel of the effects and their time horizon was provided. Results In this study, 81 effects of the emerging infectious disease pandemics on the elderly were identified in 6 dimensions of socio-psychological (n=25), technological (n=3), economic (n=7), environmental (n=1), political (n=3), and health (n=38). Of these, 10 opportunities and 9 threats and their time horizons were extracted. Conclusion The outbreak of the emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19 can leave multi-dimensional effects on the elderly in the world including Iran. We can take advantage of the experiences of facing the COVID-19 pandemic and consider the requirements and solutions for dealing with similar pandemics in the future.
Calidad de vida y depresión en profesores del área de la salud
Authors: Andrade Viviane Goston Freitas , Aragão Iapunira Catarina Sant’Anna , Aragão Felipe Matheus Sant’Anna , Andrade Jéssica Cândido Silva , Guerra Danilo Ribeiro , Mendonça Deise Maria Furtado de , Feitosa Vera Lúcia Correa , Reis Francisco Prado , Aragão José Aderval
Published: February 2024

Contexto: La calidad de vida, en términos generales, puede considerarse como la percepción de expectativas y formas de pensar sobre su satisfacción con la vida. Debido a la acumulación y variedad de sus funciones, como carga de trabajo, ambiente y demanda laboral, los profesores están expuestos a importantes riesgos psicosociales, que pueden desencadenar sobrecarga y hacerlos susceptibles al estrés laboral, lo que puede llevar al agotamiento mental y, consecuentemente, a la depresión. Objetivo: Analizar la Calidad de Vida (CdV) y la depresión en profesores de salud en una universidad pública del estado de Sergipe. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, transversal con enfoque cuantitativo, realizado con 146 profesores en el área de la salud de la Universidad Federal de Sergipe. Se utilizaron tres instrumentos de recopilación de datos, el Whoqol-Bref, el Inventario de Depresión de Beck y un cuestionario sociodemográfico. La recolección de datos tuvo lugar de febrero a noviembre de 2015. Los datos se analizaron de forma descriptiva y analítica. Resultados: De los 146 profesores evaluados en el área de la salud, el 58,2% eran mujeres, con una edad promedio de 44,44 años. La mayoría trabajaba en régimen de dedicación exclusiva (52,05%) y estaba insatisfecha con las condiciones (70,5%) y la remuneración salarial (78,8%). La mayoría de los profesores tenían una percepción positiva de su calidad de vida (84,9%) y estaban satisfechos con su salud (67,8%). La prevalencia de profesores con depresión fue del 29,5%, la mayoría de los cuales eran leves. Conclusiones: Los profesores, en su mayoría, estaban satisfechos con la calidad de vida y la salud. Sin embargo, la prevalencia de depresión fue alta y hubo una asociación con la calidad de vida, la insatisfacción con las condiciones laborales y las actividades de ocio. Se recomienda prestar mayor atención a los profesores del área de la salud por parte de la gestión universitaria, con miras al desarrollo de acciones de promoción de la salud en el entorno universitario.
СУЧАСНІ ФОРМИ ТА ІННОВАЦІЙНІ МЕТОДИ ДЕРЖАВНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ ЕЛЕКТРОЕНЕРГЕТИЧНОЮ ГАЛУЗЗЮ
Authors: Козловський Володимир , Ноздрін Дмитро , Пушненко Андрій
Published: February 2024

Необхідність поглибленого дослідження електроенергетичних систем, причин їх формування, особливості електроенергії як товару, відмінності ринків електроенергії від ринків інших галузей, сучасних форм та методів державного регулювання електроенергетичної галузі, аналіз зарубіжного досвіду з регулювання розвитку економічних відносин, а також умов, мети та причин реформування в країнах, у які Україна продає або може і повинна продавати електроенергію, визначено вимогами сьогодення. Економічна, технічна, екологічна та політична співпраця України з міжнародними організаціями зумовлюється тим, що інтеграція в європейські мережі розглядається як ключовий момент реформування електроенергетики й потребує розробки та розв’язання цілої низки проблем з інтеграційних прагнень держави. Мета наукової статті полягає у поглиблення теоретичних засад, удосконаленні методичних положень та розроблення практичних рекомендацій щодо впровадження інноваційних методів державного управління електроенергетичною галуззю України. Визначено форми державного нагляду та регулювання ринків електроенергетики. Сформовано мету державного регулювання ціноутворення в електроенергетиці. Доведено основні завдання державного регулювання ринку електроенергетики України.
НОВА КОМП'ЮТЕРИЗОВАНА ТРАНЗИТНА СИСТЕМА: СУТНІСТЬ ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: Мельник Олена
Published: February 2024

У статті розглянуто сутність та значення Нової комп’ютеризованої транзитної системи як інструменту управління транзитом, застосування якого пришвидшує транзитні процедури й підвищує їх ефективність та безпеку. Приділено увагу створенню IT-системи для переведення комунікацій між учасниками митних процедур у паперовому форматі в електронний формат з метою сприяння торгівлі та посилення безпеки зовнішніх кордонів Європейського Союзу. Охарактеризовано поступове розширення функціоналу NCTS і географії охоплення проєктом. Розглянуто особливості роботи IT-системи, використання якої забезпечує безперебійний зв'язок між митницями через центральний домен у Брюсселі та надає учасникам митних процедур доступ до інформації про переміщення товарів між країнами, які є учасницями ЄС і учасницями Конвенції про процедуру спільного транзиту. Проаналізовано виклики, пов’язані з необхідністю синхронізації розвитку NCTS у вказаних країнах, та рішення щодо конвертації електронних повідомлень між версіями IT-системи. Охарактеризовано планування й реалізацію проєкту NCTS в Україні та розкрито його перспективи.
ЛЮДСЬКИЙ ФАКТОР ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЇ ІННОВАЦІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ В УКРАЇНІ У РОЗРІЗІ МІЖНАРОДНИХ ПОРІВНЯНЬ
Authors: Матвєєва Наталя , Пушкар Тетяна , Серьогіна Дар’я
Published: February 2024

В статті розглянуто вплив показників, що визначають розвиток людського капіталу на інноваційну діяльність та рівень цифровізації на основі міжнародних рейтингових порівнянь. Визначено, що в міжнародних рейтингах, які окреслюють місце України в рейтингах розвитку інноваційної діяльності та ступеня мережевої готовності, вагомий внесок в формування позиції України мають саме субіндекси, які визначають людський капітал та сприйняття людиною, підприємствами і державою інноваційних зрушень та цифрових змін. Аналіз двох базових глобальних індексів, як характеризують розвиток інноваційної діяльності та цифрової готовності – Network Readiness Index і Global Innovation Index – показав, що саме показники, які пов’язані з людським фактором, демонструють найбільше зростання та істотно впливають на рейтингові місця України. Обґрунтовано, що саме людський фактор є однією з сильних сторін національної економіки України та істотно впливає на її інноваційний потенціал та потенціал цифрових трансформацій.
ОСВІТА ТА ЕКОНОМІКА: СИСТЕМНІ ВЗАЄМОДІЇ ЗАДЛЯ РЕЗИЛЬЄНТНОСТІ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Богуш Л.Г.
Published: February 2024

Системність впливу освіти на суспільство та економіку проявляється у діяльності щодо відтворення та вдосконалення: людських ресурсів, соціального капіталу, кадрового і професійно-кваліфікаційного потенціалу господарювання; мотивацій і стимулів людського розвитку, економічної активності, продуктивної зайнятості, а також стандартів, орієнтирів, пріоритетів економічної та позаекономічної активності; креативного (знаннє- і рентогенеруючого) потенціалу технологічного забезпечення соціуму. Дослідження особливостей організації та еволюції процесів забезпечення економіки України кадрами, участі системи освіти в цих процесах засвідчує суперечливість підходів управління і нормотворчості, що випливає з розпливчатості довготривалих орієнтирів суспільного і господарського розвитку, непослідовності їх політичної підтримки та реалізації.
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING AS A TOOL FOR ATTRACTING INVESTMENTS FOR THE GREEN RECONSTRUCTION OF UKRAINE’S AGRIBUSINESS
Authors: Metelytsia Volodymyr
Published: February 2024

Introduction. Global trends in the decarbonization of production and the development of the green economy prove that the principles of sustainable development have become a key reference point for making management decisions. Ukrainian agribusiness suffered huge losses due to military actions, so significant funds are needed for its reconstruction. To attract foreign investments, agricultural enterprises must prove their commitment to sustainable development goals by disclosing relevant information in the reporting. Purpose. The article aims to substantiate the practicality of preparing and publishing the Report on Sustainable Development as a tool for attracting investments for the green reconstruction of Ukraine's agricultural sector and to reveal its information content. Methods. The paper uses an abstract-logical method to substantiate the benefits of reporting on sustainable development by agricultural enterprises. Based on the application of methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, and logical generalization, the content (indicators) of the Report on Sustainable Development and Investments was revealed. Using the analogy method made it possible to strengthen the justification of the importance of sustainability reporting in Ukraine based on the EU countries' experience and the agribusiness need for foreign investments. Results. The paper systematizes the indicators of the Report on Sustainable Development and Investments in the agricultural sector and reveals some aspects of the normative regulation of sustainability reporting. An analysis of the factors of agricultural production was carried out, the disclosure of which in the Report on Sustainable Development will increase the agricultural enterprise's investment attractiveness and testify to its desire to be more open (accountable) to society. Conclusion. Sustainability reporting can be a tool for an agribusiness to better understand its impact on the environment and risks and manage them more effectively, successfully use new opportunities and solve specific challenges to become a leader in sustainable development. The Report on Sustainable Development and Investments in the agricultural sector ensures greater transparency of the enterprise's activities. It demonstrates to interested parties and the public its commitment to the principles of sustainable development, which increases the chances of successfully attracting external financing – foreign investments.
АНАЛІЗ ФІНАНСОВОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ СОЦІАЛЬНОЇ СФЕРИ В УКРАЇНІ
Authors: Середа О.О.
Published: February 2024

Стаття присвячена актуальним проблемам фінансового забезпечення соціальної сфери в Україні. Значну увагу приділено недержавним джерелам фінансування. З’ясовано особливості державного фінансового забезпечення соціальної сфери. Проаналізовано стан державного фінансування соціальної сфери в Україні на основі видатків зведеного бюджету. Доведено, що необхідним елементом системи фінансового забезпечення є партнерство з організаціями та приватним сектором, що дозволить розширити ресурси для реалізації соціальних програм. Запропоновано розширення джерела фінансування охорони здоров’я нетрадиційними формами. Досліджено стан фінансування через недержавні пенсійні фонди. Виокремлені пріоритетними напрямками соціальної відповідальності бізнесу. Обґрунтовано основні підходи до вдосконалення фінансового забезпечення соціальної сфери.
ЕКОНОМІЧНІ ПЕРЕВАГИ ІМІТАЦІЙНОГО МОДЕЛЮВАННЯ ТРАНСПОРТНИХ КОРИДОРІВ В СИСТЕМАХ VISSIM ТА VISUM
Authors: Захаров Д.С.
Published: February 2024

У статті розглянуті основні напрямки та принципи щодо перспектив розвитку транспортних систем українських міст в контексті створення розумних світлофорних об’єктів, які мають своєю кінцевою метою створення smart-коридорів, які, в свою чергу, мають мінімізувати затори на автошляхах та навести лад з організацією дорожнього руху. Розглядається економічна ефективність створення smart-коридорів та фактори, за рахунок яких вона досягається. Приділено увагу соціальному ефекту від впровадження цих заходів та необчислювальним економічним ефектам, що досягаються від їх впровадження. Більш загальною метою статті є надання доказів економічних переваг застосування методів імітаційного моделювання економічних систем на стадії до початку проєктування та будівництва. Отже, успішне керування дорожнім рухом є прикладом інновацій в сфері перевезення пасажирів та цілком узгоджується зі світовими тенденціями розвитку міського громадського транспорту.
STRATEGIES FOR INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS STRUCTURES: CONDITIONS FOR CHOICE AND SPECIFICS OF IMPLEMENTATION
Authors:   Odesa Polytechnic State University, But-Gusaim Oleksandr
Published: February 2024

The article is devoted to definition of the innovative strategies chosen by the Ukrainian business structures, and features of their realization. Topicality of the conducted research stems from the necessity of innovative development of the domestic enterprises, which is impossible without the correctly chosen strategy. The aim of the article was to determine the strategies that promote the innovative development of domestic business structures, the conditions of their choice and features of their implementation. In order to achieve the purpose the state of innovation activity of Ukrainian enterprises was analyzed in the course of the research and it was determined what strategies of innovative development are chosen in unstable political and economic conditions. n the course of the study, general scientific methods such as analysis, synthesis, induction, analogy and deduction were applied. According to the results of the analysis it was determined that Ukrainian enterprises need a competent innovation policy, which is impossible without a properly chosen strategy for innovation development. The level of competitiveness and financial stability in a market economy depends on it. At the same time, financing of innovation activities in the majority of domestic business structures is at a rather steep level. This is evidenced by the survey of business representatives on innovation activities and the most pressing R&D needs conducted by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and the Ministry of Economic, Trade and Agricultural Development of Ukraine in 2020. According to it, funding of own and support of external R&D and other innovation activities is low. Out of the large choice of innovation strategies, Ukrainian business structures are more likely to choose organisational change strategies, marketing strategies, product strategies and information strategies, i.e. those that need little investment. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using the results obtained by Ukrainian business structures implementing innovations to produce new types of higher quality products at lower costs.
Economic valuation of a gallery landscape of ahuehuetes in Ciudad Mendoza Veracruz, using the AMUVAM method
Authors: Muñoz-Márquez T. Rafael. A.
Published: February 2024

Objective: to determine the value, in monetary terms, of the landscape "Bosque de Galería de Ahuehuetes, in Mendoza, Veracruz", in order to have a reference for the purposes of planning and management of this environmental asset by the municipality.
Design/ Methodology/ Approach: the Analytic Multicriteria Valuation Method (AMUVAM) was used. A survey was made of 10 experts in the study area on the elements of the total economic value (VET) of the asset and the results were weighted to determine the importance of the components of the VET. The rent was determined based on the availability of the population to pay for the aesthetic enjoyment of the visit to the site; income updated by means of a social discount rate (TSD) to environmental projects with a time horizon of more than 30 years.
Results: an estimation of 23,603,041.37 USD was obtained as monetary value. It was the result of the valuation of the landscape of this gallery forest in November 2022.
Study limitations/ Implications: results were considered adequate. The main limitations of this type of studies are the time and economic resources needed in order to add other elements that could be considered beyond aesthetic enjoyment. Specific elements would allow to find an even more robust direct use value.
Findings / Conclusions: it can be noticed that the application of the method was adequate to determine the monetary value of this asset. Based on the determination of the willingness of people to pay for access to the aesthetic enjoyment of the analyzed landscape.
Village of Afton Strategic Plan Task 7: Feasibility and Planning Study for Waterfront Revitalization
Authors: Shaker Richard Ross , Nick Stephanie M.
Published: February 2024

The objectives of the waterfront revitalization study were to address waterfront park development, flood mitigation, water quality, and wetland restoration, by mitigating flooding in the areas that have historically and are predicted to be affected by flooding. Maps illustrating the Study Area and the core area of the Village of Afton are included in

this document. The scope of work included:

1. An analysis of the various past flood events;

2. An analysis of the various flood mitigation options that would promote the goals of the study; 

3. Cost/benefit analysis associated with implementing the various mitigation options. 
Writing Child and Youth Care Practice
Authors: Gharabaghi Kiaras
Published: February 2024

The stories, anecdotes and opinion pieces in this volume follow are grouped into broad themes: practice, the profession of child and youth care and themes that speak to the social, economic and political contexts of child and youth care practice. None of the pieces presented in this book are research-based in the traditional sense of this term. The author rarely cites other authors, uses minimal data, and makes no claim of providing truth, correctness or accuracy. Instead, his hope is to provoke conversations amongst child and youth care practitioners and those otherwise engaged with our field that allow us to celebrate what we have already accomplished, give permission to step back using critical perspectives, and role model the idea of dreaming a little.
Racialized Students as Educational Tools in Child & Youth Care Post-Secondary Education
Authors: Gharabaghi Kiaras , Hassan Alawiya
Published: February 2024

Discussions in the field of child and youth care in North America have increasingly focused on issues of race and racism, gender identity, abilities and disabilities and other factors that position individuals in particular ways and particular spaces. These are welcome, and one might argue long overdue, directions for our field. Faced with service systems that feature disproportionate representation of racialized young people, their families and communities in those sectors that one might consider coercive (child welfare and youth justice), and underrepresentation in those sectors that are voluntary and often proactively and supportively structured (child and youth mental health), a continued silence on issues of race and racism clearly has become unsustainable, ethically bankrupt, and very likely compromises the quality of practice our field can aspire to. It is encouraging that just last year, the 25 Characteristics of Relational Child and Youth Care Practice were re-written to reflect, even if inadequately, this move towards a more inclusive and critical articulation of what our field is about 
Characteristics of a Relational Child and Youth Care Approach Revisited
Authors: Garfat Thom , Freeman James , Gharabaghi Kiaras , Fulcher Leon
Published: February 2024

Relational Child and Youth Care is articulated through twenty-five characteristics which are organized in a three-part framework of ways of being, interpreting, and doing. These characteristics seek to express Child and Youth Care practice in the life-space and in the moment of interaction between the practitioner and the young person, family, or community. This revision comes after nearly fifteen years from the first expression of the characteristics and is based on extensive feedback and observations from around the world. It includes a focus on inclusive practice related to culture, race, trauma, and other historic contexts important to the Child and Youth Care field.
Environmental Stress, Bacterial Cell Differentiation, and Antimicrobial Resistance
Authors: Baquero Fernando , Moreno-Blanco Ana , del-Campo Rosa
Published: February 2024

Environmental stress, either natural or anthropogenic, influences both the form and function of bacterial cells. The general stress adaptive response of bacteria alters the bacterial shape, resulting in functional changes, as the bacterial cell has associated “organules” and molecular interactions that are dependent on the cell’s topology. These changes in form and function are frequently linked to bacterial differentiation, that is, the reversible production of an alternative “type of cells” more tolerant or persistent under stress. The main examples of bacterial cell differentiation are sporulation and conditional filamentation. Both strategies are extremely ancient in the bacterial tree of life, and probably most bacterial cells on Earth adopt one or other, or both of such adaptive responses. However, these phenotypic adaptations (that is, without inheritable genetic changes) can favor the emergence of permanent genetic changes. The main concept is that, because the generalized stress response and cellular differentiation, environmental stress can influence antibiotic resistance, and, conversely, the rise of antibiotic-resistant cells can have consequences in the environmental adaptation of the bacterial organisms. The confluence of both types of stress should therefore be considered as a risk and probably might accelerate the path of bacterial evolution.
The changing landscape of text mining - a review of approaches for ecology and evolution
Authors: Farrell Maxwell , Le Guillarme Nicolas , Brierley Liam , Hunter Bronwen , Scheepens Daan , Willoughby Anna , Yates Andrew , Mideo Nicole
Published: February 2024

In ecology and evolutionary biology, synthesis and modelling of data from published literature is a common practice for generating insight and testing theories across systems. However, the tasks of searching, screening, and extracting data from literature are often arduous. Researchers may manually process hundreds to thousands of articles for systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and compiling synthetic datasets. As relevant articles expand to tens or hundreds of thousands, computer-based approaches can increase efficiency and dramatically improve the transparency and reproducibility of literature-based research. Methods available for text mining are rapidly changing due to developments in machine learning-based language models. Here we review the growing landscape of approaches, mapping them onto three broad paradigms (Frequency-based approaches, Traditional Natural Language Processing, and Deep learning-based language models). This review serves as an entry point to learn foundational and cutting edge concepts, vocabularies, and methods, and foster better integration of these tools into ecological and evolutionary research. We discuss approaches for modelling ecological texts, generating training data, developing custom models, and interacting with Large Language Models, and we present challenges and possible solutions to implementing these methods in ecology and evolution.
Digitális diszkrimináció és automatizált döntéshozatal, különös tekintettel a munka világára
Authors: Lukács Adrienn
Published: February 2024

A digitális technológiák – köztük az automatizált döntéshozatal – térnyerése a munka világában is megfigyelhető. Bár az ilyen döntések számos előnnyel járnak, szükséges áttekinteni, hogy milyen hatást gyakorolnak a munkavállalók jogaira – melyek közül a tanulmány az egyenlő bánásmódhoz való jogra fókuszál. A tanulmány célja megvizsgálni, hogy az automatizált döntéshozatal milyen kihívásokat okoz a munkahelyi egyenlő bánásmód területén és azokra milyen válaszok adhatók.
Az Európai Unió büntetőjog-alkotásának tendenciái a Lisszaboni Szerződés után
Authors: Udvarhelyi Bence
Published: February 2024

A Lisszaboni Szerződés hatálybalépését követően, a Szerződés által biztosított jogharmonizációs hatáskörök alapján intenzív uniós büntetőjogi jogalkotási hullám szemtanúi lehetünk, amely célja egyes súlyos, határokon átnyúló bűncselekmények tényállásainak és büntetési tételeiknek szabályozása, a tagállami nemzeti büntetőjogok közelítése. Az elfogadott uniós irányelvek vizsgálata révén a formálódó uniós büntetőpolitika tendenciáiról és a büntetőjogi alapelvek uniós jogalkotás során történő figyelembevételéről is képet kaphatunk.
Resztoratív igazságszolgáltatási megközelítések a Kúria ítéleteinek indokolásában
Authors: Bodnár Beáta
Published: February 2024

A tanulmány – egy általam elvégzett empirikus kutatás adatai alapján- bemutatja a resztoratív igazságszolgáltatás megjelenését a Kúria ítéleteinek indokolásában. A tanulmány első felében a helyreállító igazságszolgáltatás definiálására kerül sor, majd ezt követi az empirikus kutatás menetének részletes ismertetése. A resztoratív igazságszolgáltatásra utaló kulcsszavak – helyreállítás, beismerés, megbocsátás- alkalmazásával világossá válhat számunkra, hogy ezen büntetőjogi irányzat kizárólag tág értelembe véve jelenik meg a legfőbb bírói fórum ítélkezési gyakorlatában.
Economy of Territorial Communities: Trends in the Wartime Conditions and Post-War Recovery Strategizing
Authors:   Institute of Regional Research named after V. I. Dolishniy of the NAS of Ukraine, Dub Andrii R.
Published: February 2024

The development of the economy of territorial communities largely depends on the presence of business entities within their boundaries and the ability of local self-government bodies to create an environment conducive to the development and functioning of business in the community. The ongoing war has exacerbated the challenges associated with the functioning of business entities, and therefore the development of the economy of territorial communities. Local self-government bodies have a considerable set of tools for local economic development to respond to these challenges. However, the following questions remain open: how and what tools of local economic development do local governments use to stimulate the development of the local economy? The purpose of the study is to identify obstacles to the functioning of business after the onset of russia’s full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine and analyze local economic development tools which local self-government bodies can use in strategic planning of post-war recovery and development of the economy of territorial communities. In the course of the study it is revealed that in the first months of russia’s full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine, there was a drop in entrepreneurial activity. However, the relative stabilization of the front line, the victories of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and tax regulation measures aimed at mitigating the tax pressure on business during the war ensured a gradual resumption of entrepreneurial activity. At the same time, there was a territorial redistribution of business entities in favor of safer western regions of the country. The challenges of development of the local economy in territorial communities, associated with the conduct of entrepreneurial activity by economic entities (lack of qualified labor potential, low entrepreneurial activity among local residents, loss of logistics chains, declarative nature of business support by local governments) are disclosed and characterized. A classification of local economic development tools that can be used by local self-government bodies to increase the competitiveness of the economy of territorial communities is provided. The tools of local economic development, the use of which is declared by local self-government bodies in strategic documents for the development of territorial communities, are analyzed and critically evaluated.
Reliability and Validity Adaptation of the Hospital Safety Climate Scale
Authors:   Istanbul Aydin University, Yildirim Osman , Khaustova Viktoriia Ye. ,   Research Centre for Industrial Problems of Development of NAS of Ukraine, Ilyash Olha I. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute»
Published: February 2024

Healthcare organisations take many precautions to ensure the safety of patients, the workplace and hospital staff, both because of health and safety legislation and to provide a quality service. Therefore, hospital safety climate scales are used to obtain important information. Aim: The aim of this study is based on Gershon, Karkashian, Grosch et al. (2000), and Smith, Zhao, Wang, Ho (2013) to adapt the reliability and validity of the 20-statement hospital safety climate scale. Method: The survey method was used in the research, and 401 students studying in health departments of 3 different foundation universities in Istanbul-Turkey were reached. SPSS for Windows 22.00 and AMOS 22.0 programs were used to analyse the data, confirmatory factor analysis of the scale was performed in AMOS program and Cronbach’s alpha values were calculated. In addition, AVE and CR values were calculated based on the size after confirmatory factor analysis. Results: In this study, four-stage CFA was applied to adjust the reliability and validity of the hospital safety climate scale. According to the statistical analyses applied, the fit values of the confirmatory factor analysis model found with the modifications in the fourth stage of the scale were within the limits of agreement, and finally 7 items of the 20-item scale were eliminated and a new structure consisting of four dimensions and 13 items was obtained. Results: It is considered that the hospital safety climate scale can be used in hospitals in Turkey, as its original dimensions are preserved in its structure consisting of 13 items obtained in the fourth stage.
Efficiency of Ecological Inspections in Ukraine and Its Impact on Financial Support of Rational Nature Management
Authors:   Sumy State University, Samusevych Yaryna V. , Tenytska Iryna A. ,   Sumy State University, Seleznova Oleksandra V. ,   Sumy State University
Published: February 2024

The activities of ecological inspections are designed to serve as a regulator to ensure compliance with ecological standards by business entities and reduce the level of pollution. On the basis of this goal of functioning of ecological inspections, the purpose of the study has been formed, which is to confirm or refute the hypothesis that the efficiency of ecological inspections has a direct impact on the level of financing of measures related to the rational use of nature. Thus, to begin with, an analysis of modern foreign literature on related topics was carried out, which made it possible to confirm the relevance of our study, at the same time it was based on the absence of similar domestic developments. The further research was also based on the collection and processing of official data on the results of ecological inspections, the amount of ecological tax revenues and the financing of ecological protection measures. Using the collected data, a panel-regression analysis was carried out (based on Stata software). The assessment of the impact of ecological inspections on the financial support of rational use of natural resources was carried out in two stages. As a result of the first stage of the study (assessment of the impact of ecological inspections’ activities on ecological tax revenues), a partial statistical significance between the effective and factor variables was revealed. Thus, the activities of the ecological inspections can influence the filling of the budget in terms of the ecological tax, but such influence is insignificant in monetary terms, and this, in turn, hinders the implementation of all its functions by the ecological tax. As a result of the second stage of the study, which consisted in assessing the impact of ecological inspections on the financing of ecological protection measures, it was determined that the previously put forward hypothesis was partially confirmed. Proceeding from this, the second hypothesis was formed, the essence of which was that the relative indicators of efficiency of ecological inspections have a direct impact on the amount of ecological revenues and financing of ecological initiatives. This made it possible to confirm that the effectiveness of ecological inspections in some aspects has a direct impact on the amount of ecological tax revenues. Although, in general, the second hypothesis can be considered neither refuted nor confirmed, the results obtained can become the basis for further empirical research in this direction.
Demystifying Customer Perception of Electric Vehicle Adoption in South Africa Using the Technology Acceptance Model
Authors:   Mangosuthu University of Technology, Msosa Steven Kayambazinthu
Published: February 2024

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular and mainstream in today's world. One reason for this is the demand for vehicles with zero carbon footprint. Fossil fuels are extremely harmful as they endanger the planet and produce much toxic pollution. Therefore, using the Technology Acceptance Model, this study analysed customers' perceptions of electric vehicle adoption in South Africa. The Technology Acceptance Model has evolved into a critical model for understanding predictors of human behaviour towards potential technology acceptance or rejection. The first determinant is perceived usefulness, followed by perceived ease of use, cost and user attitude toward electric vehicles. Because EVs are new in the South African market, this study adapted this model to understand the customers' attitudes, perceptions, and benefits that EVs bring. The findings of this study show that most prospective customers had significantly agreed that perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude, and cost influence their intention to buy electric vehicles. This study's findings could benefit automobile industries, fleet purchasers, and private owners considering transitioning to low-emission vehicles. Electric vehicles will play a significant role in the future, and their adoption can help reduce dependence on fossil fuels. By understanding South African customers' perceptions, attitudes, and the barriers they face in adopting electric vehicle technology, this study could provide valuable insights to stakeholders in the automotive industry by enabling them to make informed decisions and develop strategies for promoting electric vehicle adoption.
Challenges and Concerns Related to the Environmental Impact of Cloud Computing and the Carbon Footprint of Data Transmission
Authors: Nair Sunil Sukumaran
Published: February 2024

The paper sheds light on the rising scope of cloud computing and its impacts on businesses. Furthermore, the purpose of this article is to describe the harm caused by cloud computing despite its promised sustainable nature. The energy consumption during the operation of cloud systems is quite high. This article analyzes the factors that lead to huge energy consumption. E-waste is also a serious problem in the IT field because a large number of hardware resources are used, and once obsolete, they cause environmental pollution. There are various challenges, but taking some productive steps in the right direction can help solve the problem.
The Influence of Workplace Spirituality on the Performance of Health Workers and Employees at Annisa Hospital Cikarang, Indonesia
Authors: Rudy Sutadi  , Anwar Arneliza , Hastamik Purbatin Wahyuningsih
Published: February 2024

A person's spirituality in the workplace can be defined as their understanding and practice of religious principles as they pertain to the workplace, with the goal of fostering positive connections with coworkers, increasing productivity, and enhancing overall morale. At the present time, health services are crucial for both health workers and the officers who assist them in performing their tasks. It is imperative that health care providers and those who assist them have a healthy work-life balance, which includes practicing good spirituality both personally and collectively. Finding out how spirituality affects the productivity of healthcare professionals and hospital staff was the primary goal of the study. Using primary data collected from hospital staff, this study was carried out in Annisa Hospital Cikarang, Indonesia. A total of ninety-six people filled out a questionnaire that measured workplace spirituality and employee performance; the methodology was quantitative. Simple regression analysis in SPSS was used to examine the gathered data. The computed t-value is bigger than the table t-value (7.133>1.9855), as the results demonstrated a computed t-value of 7.133 with a significance value of 0.000. Employees' performance at Annisa Hospital is positively and significantly impacted by workplace spirituality, as the significance value is less than 0.05 (0.000<0.05). In order to advance healthcare organisations' human resource management practices, this study's findings shed light on the connection between spirituality in the workplace and employee performance in hospitals. Organisational leaders and managers in the health care sector can benefit practically from this study. All of the hospital's staff can benefit from a more upbeat and productive work atmosphere if spirituality is more recognised and supported in the workplace. This, in turn, will improve patient care.