bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Study on Coaches’ and Athletes’ Attitude Towards the Consumption of Doping Substances
Authors:   Department of Sports and Motor Performance, National University of Physical Education and Sports, Bucharest, Romania. Email: c.berbecaru@anad.gov.ro., BERBECARU Claudia , VASILE Luciela ,   Department for Teachers Training, National University of Physical Education and Sports, Bucharest, Romania. Corresponding author: c.berbecaru@anad.gov.ro., CROITORU Doina ,   Department of Sports and Motor Performance, National University of Physical Education and Sports, Bucharest, Romania. Corresponding author: c.berbecaru@anad.gov.ro., STĂNESCU Monica ,   Department of Sports and Motor Performance, National University of Physical Education and Sports, Bucharest, Romania. Corresponding author: c.berbecaru@anad.gov.ro.
Published: October 2024

Doping continues to attract the attention of specialists in the field of Sports Science due to its frequency of occurrence and the need for scientific substantiation of educational interventions. In all the conditional factors of doping behaviour, coaches and athletes are the key factors. Coaches are often identified as a potential enabler in athletes' doping, but precisely for this reason, they continue to be identified with their status as important potential agents in doping prevention. In turn, the athlete is the product of his own development and social-educational-cultural factors. The behavior of rejection or acceptance of the use of prohibited substances is determined by internal, subjective factors and external, social-environmental factors. An extensive model of risk factors, at international level, shows that interventions are needed at different levels for the educational effect to increase. In order to identify the attitude of coaches and athletes working in the Romanian sports system, between February and April 2022, online, with the help of Google forms, two questionnaires about anti-doping knowledge and attitudes were applied, one for athletes and one for coaches. The analysis of the results found that experienced coaches are better informed and have objective views on the impact of doping in sport. On the other hand, athletes resort to doping under peer pressure, lack of time required for training and as a result of competition pressure. Knowledge of these attitudinal peculiarities allows the formulation of recommendations on educational activities in the field of anti-doping education.
Keywords: coaches, athletes, anti-doping, doping substances
Analysis of the Peaks in the Bucegi Mountains, With Relevance for Sports Tourism Activities
Authors:   Faculty of Geography, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: john_grimo@yahoo.com., BÎCA Ioan
Published: October 2024

Mountain peaks are geographical landmarks that arouse the interest of tourists practicing moun-tain tourism activities. Summiting a peak is an important reason, both for the views it offers over the landscape and for the personal satisfaction of reaching that point, which requires fitness and will. In addition to the recreational approach, the peaks can also be analyzed from a geo-morphometric point of view, concerning their shape, altitude, and prominence, aspects that matter in sports tourism activities. In this context, the present work aims to analyze the peaks of the Bucegi Mountains and establish their prominence. It is also aimed at the practical side of the problem, materialized through the methodological approach included in the research.
Keywords: outdoor sport activities, mountain tourism, topographical prominence, key-saddle, parent-peak, sub-peak, lineage, orometric dominance, suspended syncline
Socio-Economic Impact of Natural Population Dynamics in Bistrița-Năsăud County Between 2000 and 2020
Authors:   Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: adinamariapatita@gmail.com., Patița Adina-Maria
Published: October 2024

Socio-Economic Impact of Natural Population Dynamics in Bistrița-Năsăud County between 2000 and 2020. Natural population dynamics is a topic that is largely dealt with at national level, but little analysed on a smaller scale (at county or basic administrative-territorial unit level), which could provide an opportunity for a more in-depth analysis and highlight possible areas where the situation is different from that existing at national level. Over time, the changes that have occurred in the natural dynamics of the population in Romania have highlighted numerous changes and shifts at the societal level, influencing either positively or negatively its subsequent trajectory. The aim of this paper is to capture the demographic evolution of Bistrița-Năsăud County and to outline the current situation. The focus will also be on capturing the impact of the current demographic evolution, an impact noted at territorial, demographic, social and economic level. Furthermore, possible solutions will be proposed to solve the emerging problems.
Keywords: population, birth rate, mortality, marriage rate, divorce rate, Bistrița-Năsăud County, impact, solutions
“THE STRENGTH OF THE(IR) ILLUSION” (MACBETH 3.5.27): TRANSMISSION OF MAGIC AND THE AMBIGUITY OF MAGICAL SPACES IN MACBETH AND THE TEMPEST
Authors: ȘERBAN Andreea , PERCEC Dana
Published: October 2024

“The strength of the(ir) illusion” (Macbeth 3.5.27): Transmission of Magic and the Ambiguity of Magical Spaces in Macbeth and The Tempest. Starting from Ina Habermann and Michelle Witen’s 2016 taxonomy of space in Shakespearean drama, our paper focuses on setting and social/ gendered space. What we aim to discuss is how two of Shakespeare’s plays involving magic—namely Macbeth and The Tempest—associate various settings with witchcraft and magic, while also constructing space simultaneously as magical and political, a topophrenic “thirdspace” (cf. Tally, 2019; Soja, 1996), where disorder rules and where power relations in general, and gender relations in particular, are negotiated between ordinary characters and magic-wielding ones (the witches and Hecate vs. Prospero and Ariel, as well as Sycorax). The paper also discusses what “rough” magic is in these plays (a term used in The Tempest, first addressed critically by Robert Egan, 1972), roughness being, on the one hand, a reference to the impurity of the art employed, and, on the other, a nod to the transgression(s) implied by magic practices.
„Puterea iluziei (lor)” (Macbeth 3.5.27, t.n.): Transmiterea magiei i ambiguitatea spațiilor magice în Macbeth și Furtuna. Pornind de la cartea editată în 2016 de Ina Habermann și Michelle Witen despre clasificarea spațiilor în dramaturgia shakespeariană, lucrarea de față se concentrează asupra spațiului scenic și a celui social/de gen. Ceea ce ne propunem să discutăm este modul în care două dintre piesele lui Shakespeare unde apare magia—și anume, Macbeth și Furtuna—asociază diferite locații cu vrăjitoria sau magia, construind în același timp spațiul ca magic și politic deopotrivă, un „spațiu terț” și topofrenic (sau „thirdspace”, cf. Soja, 1996; Tally, 2019) în care domină neorânduiala, iar relațiile de putere în general, și relațiile de gen în special, sunt negociate între personajele obișnuite și cele care practică magia (vrăjitoarele și Hecate vs. Prospero și Ariel, precum și Sycorax). Lucrarea discută, de asemenea, ce înseamnă magia „aspră” în aceste piese (un termen folosit în Furtuna, abordat pentru prima dată în mod critic de Robert Egan, 1972), „asprimea” fiind, pe de o parte, o referire la impuritatea artei folosite iar, pe de altă parte, o aluzie la transgresiunea (sau transgresiunile) pe care le implică practicile magice.
Cuvinte-cheie: gen, magie, scenă, spațiu terț, transgresiune, transmitere
Article history: Received 01 March 2024; Revised 28 June 2024; Accepted 01 September 2024; Available online 30 September 2024; Available print 30 September 2024.
THE CONCEPT OF THE THREE ORDERS OF SOCIETY IN LATE OLD ENGLISH PROSE
Authors: CRIȘAN Andrei
Published: October 2024

The Concept of the Three Orders of Society in Late Old English Prose. Between the years 991 and 1012, the English suffered one of the worst Viking onslaughts in history. The relentless invasions coupled with an ineffective administration which was crumbling from within almost brought England to its knees. There was dire need for reformation. The first step in this process was a clear assessment of the situation. To this end, Archbishop Wulfstan of York and Abbot Ælfric of Eynsham rediscover and use the concept of the tripartite society to show the desperate need for all three social orders of England (laboratores, oratores, bellatores) to unite in support of the office of kingship, lest everything be lost. The present paper aims to present the evolution of the concept of a tripartite society in Anglo-Saxon England from its (pseudo)Alfredian origins to its integration into the political tracts, law codes, sermons and homilies of late Anglo-Saxon England.
Conceptul societății tripartite în proza engleză veche târzie. Perioada cuprinsă între 991 și 1012 reprezintă un moment de răscruce în istoria Angliei. Marcată de una dintre cele mai grave invazii vikinge din istorie, precum și de o administrație dezastruoasă, măcinată de lupte interne, țara a fost adusă în pragul colapsului. Nevoia unei reforme a devenit evidentă și urgentă, iar primul pas în această direcție a fost o evaluare clară a situației. Astfel, arhiepiscopul Wulfstan de York (d. 1023) și abatele Ælfric de Eynsham (d. c. 1010) au readus la lumină conceptul societății tripartite, pentru a arăta nevoia disperată a celor trei ordine sociale (laboratores, oratores, bellatores) de a se coordona în susținerea coroanei. Prezenta lucrare își propune să urmărească evoluția acestui concept în Anglia anglo-saxonă, de la originea lui (pseudo)alfrediană până la integrarea acestuia în coduri legislative, tratate politice, omilii și predici, în ultimele decenii înainte de cucerirea normandă.
Cuvinte-cheie: Wulfstan de York, Rânduiala Lumii, Ælfric, lege seculară, lege ecleziastică, societate tripartită, laboratores, oratores, bellatores
Article history: Received 13 July 2024; Revised 02 August 2024; Accepted 05 September 2024; Available online 30 September 2024; Available print 30 September 2024.
Provincial Newspapers as Vehicles for Dialect Spread and Enregisterment: Insights from Nineteenth Century Devonshire Dialect
Authors: Tissens René
Published: October 2024

This paper takes provincial newspapers as the basis for a discussion on dialect spread and enregisterment during the nineteenth century. It departs from the premise that, during this era of nationwide diaspora and industrial advancement, periodicals served as the main means of entertainment and identity expression. For this purpose, it takes two letters submitted by R. Giles to the North Devon Journal in 1885, where his use of the Devonshire dialect is available for analysis. It aims to explore the most remarkable dialectal features documented in his submissions in an attempt to justify my claim that provincial press could have contributed to an early process of Enregisterment in dialects.
Modality in Climate Change-Related Discourse by King Charles III
Authors: Kapranov Oleksandr
Published: October 2024

The article presents a corpus-based study that aims at establishing how modality is used in climate change-related discourse by King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the UK). The study involved a corpus of speeches on the topic of climate change delivered by King Charles III from 2005 to 2023. The corpus was analysed in the computer software AntConc (Anthony) in order to compute the frequency of the occurrence of the central modal verbs. Thereafter, they were analysed qualitatively to establish the types of modality associated with them. The analysis revealed that climate change-related discourse by King Charles III was marked by a high frequency of the occurrence of the modal verbs will and can. Their frequency, pragmatic roles, and association with the different types of modality are further discussed in the article.
Sobre Guillermina del Valle Pavón (coord.), Contrabando y redes de negocios: Hispanoamérica en el comercio global, 1610-1814
Authors: Celaya Nández Yovana
Published: October 2024

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Sobre Manuel Suárez Rivera, La alhaja más preciosa. Historia de la Biblioteca de la Real Universidad de México (1761-1815)
Authors: Ordorica Camila
Published: October 2024

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Redes y sistemas sociales en el trabajo social
Authors: Ramirez Zaragoza Miguel Angel
Published: October 2024

El artículo propone reflexionar sobre el papel que juega la teoría en el conocimiento, comprensión e interpretación de la realidad social poner a discusión una serie de ideas que le permitan a los estudiantes de licenciatura y del posgrado en trabajo social realizar adecuados acercamientos y diagnósticos de los problemas en los que van a actuar, incidiendo en la subjetivación política de los sujetos. Plantea la necesidad de resignificar las categorías sistemas sociales y redes sociales en la elaboración y diagnóstico de problemas sociales desde el trabajo social para construir modelos y proyectos que contribuyan a la eventual solución de problemas y necesidades en un contexto de grandes desigualdades sociales.
Short-term and long-term cointegration analysis of foreign direct investment and value added generation in the manufacturing industry
Authors: Leon Marcelo , Barroso Gonzalez María de la O. , Florez Hector
Published: October 2024

The contraction of manufacturing economic activity in Latin American countries has been affected by the health crisis in the last few years. This phenomenon has negatively impacted the Latin American countries’ economies. In order to evaluate the impact of the manufacturing economy, this research integrates the impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the growth of the Ecuadorian manufacturing sector, from 1981 to 2019, considering the role of the state through public spending using cointegration. The results are not consistent considering the empirical framework used; thus, FDI has a negative and significant influence on the manufacturing sector. Also, the manufacturing sector has a strong relationship with FDI in the short run and a less significant one in the long run. The results presented in this research suggest promoting domestic and FDI in the manufacturing sector, not only towards overexploited and monopolized sectors such as mining and telecommunications.
The informational relevance of social accounting for the management of financial institutions. A case study: Banca Transilvania Financial Group
Authors: Man Mariana , Bogeanu-Popa Maria-Mădălina , Păunescu Carmen-Florentina
Published: October 2024

This paper analyzes the relevance of social accounting information for managing financial institutions, using Banca Transilvania Financial Group (BTFG) as a case study. It explores how social accounting data can enhance decision-making processes within these institutions. Social information from BTFG’s annual integrated reports was used to construct a social balance sheet, and financial data was collected to calculate economic value added (EVA) and social value added (SVA). Research question include: Does social accounting represent a lever for substantiating the managerial decision in financial institutions? Results show that SVA is a valuable indicator for financial institution managers, reflecting the institution’s contributions to social well-being, environmental impact, and community support. Policy implications suggest regulatory bodies should mandate the inclusion of social accounting metrics in financial reporting standards to encourage socially responsible practices, enhance transparency, and incentivize institutions achieving high SVA. This paper contributes to the literature by demonstrating the practical application of social accounting in financial institutions and highlighting the importance of SVA as a managerial tool. It aligns with existing research on integrating corporate social responsibility (CSR) metrics into financial decision-making, enhancing the understanding of combining social and economic indicators for comprehensive performance assessment The abstract covers motivation, methodology, results, policy implications, and contributions to the literature.
Demographic influences on digital service perceptions and satisfaction at World Heritage Sites in Chinese coastal cities: An empirical analysis
Authors: Zhang Yuan , Papp-Vary Arpad , Szabó Zoltán
Published: October 2024

This study investigates how digital transformation influences visitor satisfaction at 12 World Heritage Sites (WHS) across eight coastal provinces in Eastern and Southern China. Utilizing 402 valid survey responses, it explores the impact of demographic factors—education, age, and income—on visitors’ perceptions of digital services, particularly focusing on usability, quality, and overall experience. The findings reveal that younger, higher-income, and STEM-educated visitors express significantly higher satisfaction with digital services, while older, lower-income visitors report lower levels of engagement and satisfaction. This research highlights the need for tailored digital strategies that cater to diverse demographic groups, ensuring the balance between technological innovation and the preservation of cultural authenticity at heritage sites. The originality of this study lies in its focus on non-Western contexts, particularly China’s rapidly developing coastal regions, which have been largely overlooked in the global discourse on digital tourism. By applying established theoretical frameworks—such as the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Expectation-Confirmation Theory (ECT)—to a non-Western setting, this research fills a crucial gap in the literature. The insights provided offer actionable recommendations for heritage site managers to enhance visitor engagement, adapt digital services to demographic variations, and promote sustainable tourism development.
Evaluación de escenarios potenciales de diferenciación del IVA para Ecuador
Authors: Bonilla-Bolaños Andrea , Ramírez-Álvarez José , Cordova Nohely
Published: October 2024

El Impuesto al Valor Agregado (IVA) es aquel de mayor recaudación tributaria en Ecuador. Por su naturaleza regresiva, su aumento implicaría importantes repercusiones sobre la distribución del ingreso. Esta investigación identifica partidas de gasto de consumo para las cuales un incremento marginal de la tasa del IVA aumentaría la recaudación tributaria sin afectar la progresividad, usando herramientas de análisis de reforma marginal, a saber, (i) cálculo de Elasticidades Gini de la Renta Neta, para identificar las partidas de gasto candidatas; y, (ii) estimación de Pseudo-elasticidades de Kakwani y Reynolds-Smolensky, para cuantificar los efectos de cambios marginales en términos de equidad vertical.
KÜRESELLEŞMENİN TOPLUMSAL HAYATA ETKİLERİ İLE İLGİLİ SOSYAL BİLGİLER ÖĞRETMEN ADAYLARININ GÖRÜŞLERİ
Authors: Akdeniz Şerife Nur , Akkuş Akif , Meydan Ali
Published: October 2024

Bu araştırmada, “Küreselleşme ve Toplum” dersini alan sosyal bilgiler öğretmen adaylarının küreselleşmenin toplumsal hayata etkileri ile ilgili görüşlerini ortaya koymak amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç çerçevesinde öğretmen adaylarının, küreselleşmeyi nasıl tanımladıkları, küreselleşmenin toplum hayatına etkisini nasıl değerlendirdikleri, sosyal bilgiler eğitimiyle küreselleşme arasında nasıl bir ilişki kurdukları ve “Küreselleşme ve Toplum” dersinin kazanımlarını nasıl değerlendirdikleri incelenmiştir. Araştırma nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışması desenine göre tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu amaçlı örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu bir devlet üniversitesinde öğrenim gören ve “Küreselleşme ve Toplum” dersini alan 14 öğretmen adayı oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak açık uçlu soru formu kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde betimsel analizinden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda öğretmen adaylarının küreselleşmeyi genel olarak Amerikanlaşma kapsamında tanımladıkları, küreselleşmenin toplumsal hayata etkisini daha olumsuz açıdan değerlendirdikleri bu olumsuzlukları popüler kültürün oluşması ve tek tipleşme olarak gördükleri sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Concerning equally covered groups
Authors: Foguel T. , Moghaddamfar A. R. , Schmidt J. , Velasquez - Berroteran A.
Published: October 2024

A finite group is equally covered if it has a covering by proper subgroups of equal orders. Among other results, it is shown that finite simple groups have no equal coverings, and for any finite group $G$ the $n^{\text{th}}$ Cartesian power of $G$ has an equal covering for some $n$. Some related topics are also discussed.
First record of the genus Schizotetranychus Trägårdh (Prostigmata: Tetranychidae) from Saudi Arabia with the description of a new species
Authors: Mirza Jawwad Hassan , Kamran Muhammad , Alatawi Fahad Jaber
Published: October 2024

The spider mite genus Schizotetranychus Trägårdh (Prostigmata: Tetranychidae) is recorded for the first time from Saudi Arabia with the description and illustration of a new species, Schizotetranychus astragalus sp. nov. based on females and males collected from Astragalus sp., (Fabaceae). A diagnostic key to Schizotetranychus species of the group 15 is also provided.
A Weierstrass approach to the analysis of rarefaction solitary waves in tensegrity mass-spring systems
Authors: Motta Julia de Castro , Placidi Luca , Charandabi Rana Nazifi , Fraternali Fernando
Published: October 2024

The Weierstrass‘ theory of one-dimensional Lagrangian systems and a quasi-continuum approach are employed to study the propagation of solitary waves in tensegrity mass-spring chains, which exhibit softening-type elastic response in the large displacement regime and are subject to external pre-compression. The presented study analytically derives the shape of the traveling rarefaction pulses, and limiting values of the speeds of such pulses. Use is made of a tensegrity-like interaction potential that captures the main features of the real force-displacement response of the examined units. The Weierstrass approach is validated through numerical applications that establish comparisons between the theory developed in the present work and previous results available in literature.
Enhancing Math education for visually impaired students: alternative text implementation in LATEX, MathJax, MathML and LAMBDA
Authors: Rossi Giampaolo , Fornaro Claudio
Published: October 2024

This article outlines an innovative procedure to improve the accessibility of Mathematics for secondary school students with visual impairments. Using LATEX, a widely used typesetting system, a transformative approach is developed that converts traditional mathematical content into three accessible formats: PDF, MathJax and LAMBDA. Central to this system is the integration of alternative text, which offers full descriptions of images and mathematical formulae and promotes a richer understanding of its content. The broader implications of this project include the introduction of novel teaching models for educators, enhanced accessibility of Mathematics programmes, and the potential to encourage the enrolment of visually impaired students in science degree courses. Ultimately, this work contributes to the creation of the conditions for the development of an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment in Mathematics education.
Financial Transparency and Marital Satisfaction
Authors: Baek H. Young , Chenail Ronald , Neymotin Florence
Published: October 2024

Previous studies suggest that financial distress, financial management, and financial counselling can impact relationship satisfaction among married couples. Utilising a unique Financial Transparency Scale (FTS), we examine the relationship between couples’ financial transparency and their marital satisfaction. We demonstrate that couples who jointly engage in financial partnership activities, such as making joint financial decisions, financial planning, and budgeting, experience a higher level of relationship satisfaction. We additionally find a positive association between a married person’s relationship satisfaction and the degree to which their partner is financially transparent. Our ordinal regression results highlight the importance of financial trust and open financial discussions.
Wenn das Böse von Gott kommt…
Authors: Klein Johannes
Published: October 2024

The article begins by noting a discrepancy between systematic-theological discourse of God, which speaks of ideal qualities, and biblical discourse of God, which does not refrain from associating God with evil, and analyzes this in more detail in a first section. The argument then turns to biblical texts and establishes that, especially where hopes rest on Yhwh as the only God, the authors of biblical texts seem to assume that God is also behind evil. Since most of the texts that see evil together with God are fictional narratives, the lessons drawn are pragmatic in the sense that they are warnings against abuse of power (Saul), aggression and attempts at destruction (Noah and Jonah) and insight into the background of evil (evil spirit, Satan, human culpability, omnipotence and uniqueness) rather than systematic considerations of the attributes of God.
Signes et emblèmes culturels et religieux dans l’espace public en France et en Allemagne : trente ans d’évolutions contrastées
Authors: Toscer-Angot Sylvie
Published: October 2024

Seit der Jahrhundertwende betrifft die Forderung nach religiös-weltanschaulicher Neutralität des Staates immer mehr Akteure und Räume, was zu einer Verschiebung der Grenzen der Neutralität führt. Frankreich und Deutschland werden zwar häufig als zwei Länder gegenübergestellt, die jeweils durch eine “laizistische” Kultur und eine christliche Leitkultur gekennzeichnet sind. In jedem der beiden Länder ist aber eine deutliche Entwicklung der spezifischen Regulierungsweise religiöser und kultureller Pluralität zu beobachten. Der vorliegende Artikel analysiert aus einer vergleichenden Perspektive die Dynamiken, die seit etwa zwanzig Jahren zwei umgekehrte Ansätze zur Regulierung religiöser Pluralität geprägt haben. Ziel ist es, herauszufinden, welche Artikulation sich in dieser Hinsicht zwischen Kultur und Religion herausbildet.

Depuis le tournant du XXIe siècle, l’exigence de neutralité confessionnelle de l’État concerne des acteurs et des espaces de plus en plus nombreux, conduisant ainsi à déplacer les frontières de la neutralité. Si on oppose souvent la France et l’Allemagne comme deux pays marqués respectivement par une culture laïque et une culture de référence chrétienne, on constate une évolution significative des modes spécifiques de régulation de la pluralité religieuse et culturelle dans chacun des deux pays. Le présent article analyse, dans une perspective comparative, les logiques qui ont façonné depuis une vingtaine d’années deux approches inversées en matière de régulation de la pluralité religieuse et vise à déterminer quelle articulation se dessine entre culture et religion de ce point de vue.

Since the turn of the 21st century, the demand for denominational neutrality of the State concerns more and more actors and spaces, thus leading to shifting the boundaries of neutrality. Although France and Germany are often contrasted as two countries marked respectively by a secular culture and a culture of Christian reference (Leitkultur), there has been a significant evolution in the specific ways in which religious and cultural plurality is regulated in each of the two countries. This article analyzes, from a comparative perspective, the dynamics that have shaped two inverted approaches to the regulation of religious plurality over the past twenty years and aims at determining the emerging articulation between culture and religion in this respect.
Impact factors on digital transmission in enterprises: an empirical study from an emerging economy
Authors: Tran Ngoc Hung , Nguyen Trong Tuyen
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the impact of management commitment, Information Technology (IT), employee digital skills, competitive intensity, and strategic orientation on the digital transformation of Vietnamese enterprises. Rapid technological advancements and the need for digital integration in global markets make this exploration timely and valuable. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative data from a survey of 237 Vietnamese enterprises with qualitative insights from in-depth interviews with industry leaders. The findings demonstrate that management commitment and strategic IT deployment are crucial for initiating and sustaining digital transformation. Employee digital proficiency enhances an organization’s capacity for innovation and adaptation. Competitive intensity drives enterprises to accelerate digital transformation to maintain or improve market position. Strategic orientation significantly shapes digital transformation trajectories, ensuring alignment with broader business goals. This study highlights the complex interplay of these factors and their collective impact, emphasizing the need for cohesive strategies that integrate strong leadership, skilled human capital, and a forward-looking approach to succeed in the digital era.
ANÁLISE GEOESTATÍSTICA DE ATRIBUTOS ENZIMÁTICOS, QUÍMICOS E GRANULOMÉTRICOS DO SOLO EM RESPOSTA À INCIDÊNCIA DO AMARELECIMENTO FATAL NA PALMA DE ÓLEO
Authors: Nakakoji Nelson Ken Narusawa , Narusawa Ítala Duam Souza , Sales Tiago de Melo , Medeiros Jose Gilberto Sousa Medeiros , Silva Felix Lelis da Silva da , Pita Javier Dias , Souza Edna Santos de , Tinôco Ricardo Salles , Santos Artur Vinícius Ferreira dos , Noronha Norberto Cornejo , Farias Paulo Roberto Silva
Published: October 2024

Objetivo: O estudo investigou os atributos biológicos, químicos e granulométricos do solo e a incidência do Amarelecimento Fatal (AF) na palma de óleo.
 
Referencial Teórico: O AF ataca inicialmente o sistema radicular da planta, degradando as raízes mais finas. Fatores abióticos, como topografia e excesso de água, estão associados à sua incidência. Disfunções metabólicas e deficiências nutricionais nas plantas também podem contribuir para o desenvolvimento da doença.
 
Método: Foi aplicada uma abordagem geoestatística para analisar dados biológicos, químicos e granulométricos em uma plantação de dendê. A coleta ocorreu em 100 pontos e utilizou a análise BioAS da Embrapa. A localização de plantas com e sem AF foi georreferenciada, e os dados interpolados via krigagem ordinária, e comparados com o teste de Mann-Whitney.
 
Resultados e Discussão: As áreas afetadas pelo AF apresentaram maiores teores de argila, magnésio e potássio, além de maior atividade biológica no solo, menores altitudes e baixos níveis de fósforo. A discussão sugeriu que a biologia e os nutrientes do solo estão ligados ao AF, com análise também da topografia e umidade.
 
Implicações da Pesquisa: O estudo fornece evidências sobre a relação entre fatores do solo e a incidência do AF, sugerindo a necessidade de pesquisas adicionais para aprofundar o entendimento dos mecanismos da doença e desenvolver estratégias de manejo eficazes.
 
Originalidade/Valor: Este estudo contribuiu para o avanço da pesquisa ao integrar a bioanálise de solo com métodos geoestatísticos na investigação do AF, fornecendo novos dados sobre a relação entre os atributos do solo e a doença.
Регламентация толщин ледового пояса судов
Authors: Кузнецов Эдуард Александрович , Кулеш Виктор Анатольевич , Зимакин Вячеслав Валерьевич , Котлярский Александр Витальевич
Published: October 2024

Безопасная работа судов во льдах в значительной мере связана с толщинами обшивки ледового пояса. Но увеличение этих толщин ведет к существенному росту массы корпуса и стоимости судов. Доля обшивки в массе усиленной конструкции может доходить до 70%. Поэтому регламентация толщин обшивки с учетом специфики её усилений имеет ключевое значение. Отечественная и мировая практики ледовых подкреплений судов имеют особенности. Одной из них является то, что кроме основных шпангоутов для подкрепления обшивки могут применяться промежуточные шпангоуты другого профиля и меньших размеров. Условия работы обшивки при этом существенно меняются, что должно учитываться при регламентации толщин. Однако обзор и анализ Правил разных классификационных обществ не выявляет такого учета. В итоге широкий спектр конструктивных проектных решений может приводить к неверным выводам и опасным последствиям в эксплуатации, в частности при переклассификации судов иностранной постройки в российские условия. В работе на основе анализа моделей разного уровня показаны особенности напряженно-деформированного состояния обшивки под ледовой нагрузкой и сделаны предложения по регламентации её толщин.

The safe navigation of ships in the ice is strongly related to the thickness of the ice strake. But an increase in these thicknesses leads to a significant increase in the weight and cost of ships. The proportion of the plating in the weight of the reinforced structure can reach up to 70%. Therefore, the regulation of the thickness of the shell plating, taking into account the specifics of its reinforcements, is crucial importance. Russian and international experiences of ice reinforcement of vessels have their own peculiarities. One of them is intermediate frames of a different profile and smaller sizes in comparison with main frames can be used to strengthen the plating. At the same time, the working conditions of the plating change significantly, which should be taken into account when regulating thicknesses. However, a review and analysis of the Rules of different classification societies does not reveal such accounting. As a result, a wide range of constructive design solutions can lead to incorrect conclusions and dangerous consequences in operation, in particular when reclassifying foreign-built vessels to Russian conditions. Based on the analysis of models of different levels, the paper shows the features of the stress-strain state of the plating under forces from interaction with ice and makes suggestions for regulating its thicknesses.
Cross Campus Perceptions of the Role of a Novel Regional Medical Campus
Authors: Higgins Ryan , Levine Marc , Flanagan Michael , Williams Emmanuelle , Higgins Jack , Thompson Britta , Ropson Ira
Published: October 2024

Regional medical campuses (RMCs) were initially established to address a projected physician shortage and have gained popularity throughout the country in also providing unique medical educational experiences. Despite the increasing prevalence of RMCs and progress toward meeting these needs, the overall perceptions of RMCs by faculty and students at the associated main campus have yet to be fully explored. In an attempt to address this gap, we administered a survey to both main campus and RMC students and faculty inquiring about perceptions of its associated RMC, including relative student competencies and opportunities for academic success at the RMC compared to their main campus counterpart. Furthermore, we paired these subjective perceptions with objective Match data, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK results, and research output data in order to better substantiate or challenge these viewpoints. Not only did we find significant differences in a variety of perceptions surrounding the RMC and its associated students, but we also identified overall negative viewpoints of RMC-trained students by main campus students and faculty. Looking more deeply, RMC students surveyed were found to believe their RMC may be even more negatively perceived by main campus faculty than actual responses indicated. Contrary to the prevailing views by main campus students and faculty, Match data revealed no significant differences between successful acceptance into both primary care and surgical specialties across both campuses. Furthermore, there were no significant differences between USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores or research output across both campuses. This study identifies several unexpected perceptions of a successful RMC curriculum and its students held by main campus students and faculty responding to a survey. However, such viewpoints do not correlate with objective evidence, suggesting the presence of bias. Results suggest the need to further explore and define cross-campus perceptions between main campuses and their RMCs with objective metrics while also considering the potential unintended effects of crosscampus bias.
Qualitative analysis of regional campus stakeholders’ perceptions of the benefits of community engagement for medical students
Authors: Prunuske Amy , Mathson Lucas , Norrbom Corina
Published: October 2024

Introduction
Regional medical campuses are being established to meet the needs of the community with an emphasis on community engagement. Establishing relationships with community partners is a critical step in community engagement. Following the creation of a new medical campus, the purpose of this study was to conduct interviews with community stakeholders to gather their perspective on community needs as well as desired medical student characteristics.
Methods
This study utilized a descriptive qualitative design inspired by grounded theory. A purposive sample was identified for semi-structured interviews that were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data analysis consisted of inductive thematic analysis with open line-by-line coding and theme identification.
Results
A total of 31 community stakeholders were interviewed as part of this study. Thematic analysis of the interview transcripts yielded 3 themes related to desired medical student characteristics. These themes were compassion through perspective, effective communication, and value of the community-healthcare partnership.
Discussion
Stakeholder interviews identified desired medical student characteristics while also detailing how community engagement in medical education can provide an opportunity for further development of these characteristics. Response to the stakeholder interviews has included adjustments to a longitudinal, community engagement course as well as increased efforts to build trust with minority populations. Further efforts to acknowledge community partnerships and effectively disseminate results of community engagement projects are needed to grow the connection between the regional medical campus and the local community.
Emergency Department Provider Staffing among Critical Access Hospitals in Minnesota
Authors: Strosahl Coleman , Friedrichsen Samantha , Onello Emily
Published: October 2024

Background: Access to healthcare remains a challenge in many rural regions. Rural critical access hospitals (CAHs) remain essential access points. Providing 24-hour access, CAH emergency departments (EDs) rely on medical staff who can treat a wide range of problems. Family physicians/general practitioners have traditionally staffed rural EDs. However, this staffing model may be changing. This study aims to characterize the current medical staffing profiles of Minnesota’s CAH EDs.
Methods: From January to February 2021, the executive leaders of all of Minnesota’s 77 CAHs were invited to complete a voluntary online survey about ED staffing patterns at their facility.
Results: 37/77 of MN’s CAHs responded to the survey (48% response rate). Just over half (51.4%) of the respondents reported ED physician staffing practices that included multiple physician specialties (family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine) while 32.4% reported staffing exclusively with family medicine physicians. A majority, 27/37 (73%), reported including non-physicians on their ED medical staff, especially at CAHs that were part of a larger healthcare system.
Discussion: CAHs often operate with limited workforce and resource options. This study demonstrates that MN’s CAHs exhibit a variety of ED staffing patterns with staffing decisions driven by multiple factors. Family medicine physicians contribute to CAH ED coverage. Future studies may expand our understanding of how ED staffing models impact community health, disease outcomes, and CAH financial viability.
Conclusion: ED staffing patterns across Minnesota’s CAHs vary significantly with variable use of physicians and non-physician providers. Family physicians remain an important specialty for CAH ED coverage
Value of Gold and Silver Signals and their Correlation with Step Scores on OBGYN Interview Offers
Authors: Shanks Anthony , Megan Eigsti  , Christman Megan , Rusk Debra
Published: October 2024

Competition for residency positions has led to application inflation. In the 2022-23 cycle, 16 residency specialties allowed applications to be submitted with a virtual “token” - signaling a preferred interest in a program. OBGYN was the only program using a two-tiered system that allowed applicants to assign signals using “gold” to indicate highest interest and “silver” indicating very high interest. We examined the impact of the tiered signals on interview offer trends of senior students pursuing OBGYN at a large allopathic medical school and if the interview rate was correlated with their USMLE step scores. A cross-sectional, anonymous survey included the number of interviews obtained from applications submitted using gold signals (3), silver signals (15), and no signal (no cap). Fifteen students identified as participating in the OBGYN match with 100% participation, ten of whom were from regional campuses (67%). The mean interview rate differed based on signaling, showing increased likelihood of interview offers based on signal type. Step 1 and step 2 quartile rank were not associated with signal interview rate. This study supports the use of tiered signals as a method for students to express an interest in specific programs and have it recognized by programs in extending interview offers. The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose. This study was IRB exempt.
Implementation of an Annual “Education Day” to Foster Medical Education Scholarship in a Regional Campus System
Authors: Kochhar Komal , Soleimani Leila , Byrne Bobbi , Stefanidis Dimitrios , Pettit Katie , Zakeri Bita , Denny Kim , Brokaw James , Wallach Paul
Published: October 2024

We implemented an annual “Education Day” at Indiana University School of Medicine to promote educational scholarship across our nine-campus system.  Held each spring from 2020 to 2023, Education Day showcased the educational scholarship of our faculty, staff, and learners, and provided a forum to share best educational practices and forge new collaborations.
“Don’t I need research to get a residency?” Incorporating scholarly activity at a regional campus
Authors: Ruppel Alexis , Rohr-Kirchgraber Theresa M.
Published: October 2024

The impact of Step 1 becoming pass-fail is yet to be known. Many believe the value and power of scholarly activity will increase across specialties, but opportunities for such activities differ across universities and even between campuses. At the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, a regional campus of the Medical College of Georgia, we hoped to better understand our students' current scholarly activity production and their reasoning behind pursuing these activities. Student surveys indicated that the three highest specialties of interest were primary care-based; students, on average, had one or two poster presentations and one or fewer manuscripts published in medical school thus far. The top reasons to pursue research were the transition of Step 1 to pass-fail, interest in a competitive specialty, and the encouragement of mentors. We hope by understanding our current medical students, we can further cater to their needs through the creation and implementation of new scholarly activity opportunity initiatives.
Mapping Student-Generated Learning Objectives Against USMLE Core Content
Authors: Yoder Lauren Mica , Flanagan Michael , Thompson Britta , Stephens Mark
Published: October 2024

Purpose:
To compare the content covered by student-generated, case-based, learning objectives with United States Medical Licensing Exams (USMLE) core-content guidelines, both in terms of range of topics covered and time spent with different topics. Secondarily, to examine the impact of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic on the content covered by student generated learning objectives (SGLOs).
 
Methods:
The data used in this study was drawn from university records of SGLOs over the course of five years, including approximately 1,600 individual SGLOs, organized by semester and year. SGLOs were coded to correspond to topics on the USMLE core content guidelines. Two lists of core content provided by the USMLE were used in this study. The first consisted of  18 broad topics and 222 nesting subtopics tested on STEP 1. The second consisted of 11 broad topics with a corresponding percent range of how many questions on STEP 1 address that topic.
 
Findings:
Percent Coverage: 50-60% of USMLE core content topics are covered within the first year. Multiple regression analysis showed this number remaining consistent between first year classes, between semesters, and during COVID.
Topic Weight: 7 out of 11 broad topics fell within the same ranges of the USMLE, with Social Sciences being the greatest outlier (significantly more coverage). 2 out of 11 topics were addressed less by SGLOs than by the USMLE.
Gaps: 53 individual USMLE core content sub-topics were not addressed by a UP first year class in any learning objective. Notable trends in the identified content gaps included topics relating to congenital disorders, embryonic development, male and female reproductive systems, endocrine disorders (other than thyroid disorders and diabetes), normal ageing and age-related changes, psychiatric disorders and behavioral health, and drug adverse effects.
 
Conclusions:
SGLOs covered consistent amounts of material from year to year, suggesting curricular stability over time. The same standard of SGLO creation was also maintained during online COVID 19 activities. The agreement in weighting of topics between our student-driven curriculum and the USMLE core content indicate that students prioritize topics effectively. Identified gaps in coverage represent areas for improvement. This study further supports successful collaborations between faculty and medical students in regards to curriculum development and execution.
 
Conflicts of Interest: None.
This study (Study ID: STUDY00015600) was deemed exempt by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the Penn State College of Medicine.
Self-Stigma vs. Perceived Public Stigma Toward Mental Illness in Rural Adults
Authors: McCreary Brent , Danek Robin , Ireland Ellen , Reyes Eric
Published: October 2024

Introduction:
Mental illness is a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior. Stigma toward mental health comes in two primary forms: Self-stigma and perceived public stigma.
Purpose: The objective of this study is to quantify the amount of stigma toward mental illness in rural adults and analyze differences in stigma across demographic groups.
Methods: Adults were offered a 14-item questionnaire at five different sites from January 2023 to April 2023. Rural distinctions were made based on participants' reported county of residence following the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) definition of rurality. Demographic information such as age, gender, marital status, total household income, and highest level of education were also obtained.
Results: Rural adults experience mild amounts of self-stigma (14.52 +/- 5.0) and moderate amounts of perceived public stigma (18.4 +/- 4.3). Adults aged 46-65 experience more significant levels of perceived public stigma when compared to those of younger participants. An inverse relationship exists between the highest level of education and self-stigma towards mental illness. Seventy two percent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed with the statement, “In general, others believe that having a mental illness is a sign of personal weakness or inadequacy.”
Conclusions: This study demonstrates that perceived public stigma toward mental illness presents a significant barrier to care for mental illness. Adults aged 46-65 are especially vulnerable to the perceived public stigma toward mental illness. To provide the largest benefit to rural populations, anti-stigma campaigns should focus on perceived public stigma among adults aged 46-65.