bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Winter demand falls as fuel bills rise: Understanding the energy impacts of the cost-of-living crisis on British households
Authors: Zapata-Webborn Ellen , Hanmer Clare , Oreszczyn Tadeusz , Huebner Gesche , McKenna Eoghan James , Few Jessica , Elam Simon , Pullinger Martin , Cheshire Callum , Friel Dominic , Masters Harry , Whittaker Alex
Published: October 2023

In October 2022 British households entered a heating season amidst exceptionally high energy prices – squeezing household incomes and increasing fuel poverty. This study analyses electricity and gas consumption in 5594 households from October 2022 to March 2023 using XGBoost counterfactual models trained on historic data. With survey data collected in early 2023 we investigate how consumption reduction correlated with energy-saving actions, household and dwelling characteristics, and indicators of underheating and fuel poverty.Our analysis showed that electricity consumption was 8.4% lower and gas consumption 10.8% lower than the previous winter (accounting for weather), saving consumers around £29/month. Despite this and a government subsidy, energy bills were still around £34/month higher than the previous winter (£158/month (median); £500/month (95th percentile)); price elasticity was −0.10 for electricity and −0.07 for gas consumption. Greatest consumption reduction correlated with largest reported changes to heating practices, in particular heating for fewer hours and turning thermostats down lower. We find evidence of greater fuel poverty and underheating among the greatest energy reducers.This paper presents novel methods for analysing energy saving using smart meter data for changes without a control group, plus novel findings related to short-term price elasticity and the energy-saving impacts of behaviour change.
Having a positive attitude or doing good deeds? An experimental investigation of poker players’ responses to the Gambling Fallacies Measure
Authors: Newall Philip Warren Stirling , Torrance Jamie
Published: October 2023

Gambling fallacies are irrational beliefs about how gambling works, which are common among disordered gamblers, and measured by questionnaires such as the Gambling Fallacies Measure (GFM). Less is known about the potentially rational cognitions of some skilled gamblers, such as professional poker players. The present research experimentally manipulated item 5 from the GFM, “A positive attitude or doing good deeds increases your likelihood of winning money when gambling”, by comparing two new versions focusing only on a “positive attitude” or “doing good deeds” to the original version (control). Item 5 is scored so that “disagree” is the non-fallacious correct answer, but it was hypothesized that the words “a positive attitude” might increase rates of poker players selecting “agree” in a non-fallacious manner. Online experiments were conducted on samples of professional poker players (N = 379), and a broad sample of poker players with no inclusion criteria (N = 1,510). Participants’ responses to item 5 were associated with the rest of their GFM scores (GFM-9). Participants in both samples were more likely to disagree with the good deeds version, and less likely to disagree with the positive attitude version, compared to control. In comparison to the other conditions, good deeds responses were most strongly associated with GFM-9 scores among professionals, while positive attitude responses were least strongly associated with GFM-9 scores among the broad sample. The good deeds version of item 5 has advantageous measurement properties among professional poker players. New approaches are needed to better understand the potentially rational cognitions of skilled gamblers.
People Are Skeptical of Headlines Labeled as AI-Generated, Even if True or Human-Made, Because They Assume Full AI Automation
Authors: Altay Sacha , Gilardi Fabrizio
Published: October 2023

The rise of generative AI tools has sparked debates about the labeling of AI-generated content. Yet, the impact of such labels remains uncertain. In two pre-registered online experiments among US and UK participants (N = 4,976), we show that while participants did not equate "AI-generated" with "False", labeling headlines as AI-generated lowered their perceived accuracy and participants' willingness to share them, regardless of whether the headlines were true or false, and created by humans or AI. The impact of labeling headlines as AI-generated was three times smaller than labeling them as false. This AI aversion is due to expectations that headlines labeled as AI-generated have been entirely written by AI with no human supervision. These findings suggest that the labeling of AI-generated content should be approached cautiously to avoid unintended negative effects on harmless or even beneficial AI-generated content, and that effective deployment of labels requires transparency regarding their meaning.
Reinstated patterns of visual attention promote flexible scene recognition
Authors: Hu Tingwei , Yi Hae Young , Brooks Paula Pacheco , Ritchey Maureen
Published: October 2023

Memories are retrieved more easily when they are processed in similar ways between encoding and retrieval. These benefits are evident in patterns of visual attention inferred from eye movements, with reinstatement of encoding-related gaze patterns associated with successful recognition. In this study, we tested whether scene recognition could be supported by similarities in visual attention even when the retrieval probes themselves have been altered since encoding. Participants were asked to discriminate between previously-studied targets and similar lures, and we manipulated the contents and visual perspective of the scenes by presenting retrieval probes as intact, horizontally flipped from encoding, or blurred to obscure their visual details. While blurring was associated with reduced gaze reinstatement, eye movements flipped in alignment with the retrieval probe, leading to equivalent levels of gaze reinstatement when probes were flipped versus intact. Furthermore, gaze reinstatement was associated with memory outcomes only in the flipped condition. These results suggest that gaze reinstatement facilitates recognition of altered scenes by recapitulating the feature maps that had been attended during encoding, compensating for changes in visual perspective. In this way, gaze reinstatement allows us to mentally align retrieval cues with what we can recall from encoding, promoting flexible scene recognition.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan, Harga Dan Lokasi Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan PT. Mega Central Finance (Mcf) Cabang Karawaci Tangerang
Authors: Suwardi Suwardi , Yanti Puspa
Published: October 2023

Penelitian dilaksanakan dengan tujuan yaitu mengetahui dampak kualitas pelayanan, harga dan lokasi pada kepuasan pelanggan pada PT Mega Central Finance (MCF). Peneliti menyebar kuisioner kepada 200 responden pelanggan PT Mega Central Finance (MCF). Jenis penelitian ini termasuk dalam penelitian kuantitatif karena data yang dianalisis berupa angka-angka yang diperoleh dari jawaban responden pada kuisioner yang diberikan. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian diperoleh persamaan linier Y = 2,274 + 0,116 + 0,360 + 0,464. Jika Kualitas Pelayanan, Harga, Lokasi terjadi kenaikan atau penurunan, hal ini akan berdampak pada nilai Kepuasan Pelanggan dengan kenaikan atau penurunan sebesar 0,116, 0,360, dan 0,464. Hasil perhitungan data menggunakan software statistik SPSS 25.0 diperoleh hasil dari hipotesis yang diajukan yaitu Kualitas Pelayanan, Harga dan Lokasi memiliki efek positif terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan PT Mega Central Finance (MCF).
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Promosi, dan Harga terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Peralatan Diving Pada PT Captain Marine Indonesia.
Authors: Gumelar Batu Tri , Wibowo Fx. Pudjo
Published: October 2023

Dalam penelitian ini, metode evaluasi data melibatkan pemeriksaan validitas, pengukuran reliabilitas dengan menggunakan koefisien alpha Cronbach, dan penerapan teknik pengambilan sampel berdasarkan pengambilan sampel probabilitas. Di samping itu, dalam penelitian ini, kita memanfaatkan analisis regresi linier berganda, menguji koefisien korelasi (uji R), uji t, dan uji F untuk menguji serta mendukung hipotesis-hipotesis yang diajukan. Dari hasil analisis data, ditemukan rumus regresi linier berganda berikut ini: Y = 3,487 + 0,743X1 + 0,344X2 + 0,131X3 + e. Ini berarti bahwa setiap kenaikan atau penurunan sebesar 1 poin pada variabel X1, X2, dan X3 akan menyebabkan kenaikan atau penurunan sebesar 0,743, 0,344, dan 0,131 pada variabel Y. Di samping itu, dalam penelitian ini, kita juga dapat menarik kesimpulan bahwa korelasi antara kualitas produk dan keputusan pembelian mencapai sekitar 83,9%, sementara 16,1% sebagian lainnya merupakan pengaruh dari faktor yang tidak diidentifikasi atau diteliti dalam penelitian ini. Selain itu, variabel promosi memiliki pengaruh sebesar 87,9% pada keputusan pembelian, sementara 12,1% selebihnya dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang bukan menjadi titik fokus utama dalam penelitian ini. Sementara itu, terdapat hubungan harga dengan keputusan pembelian yang saling berhubungan sebesar 88,8%, serta sisa 11,2% pengaruh dari faktor luar yang diselidiki dalam penelitian ini. Hasil dari uji hipotesis bahwa nilai t hitung variabel kualitas produk adalah 11,200, untuk promosi sebesar 5,109, dan untuk harga sebesar 2,831. Perbandingan nilai-nilai ini dengan nilai pada t-tabel, hasil yang ditemukan dari tabel distribusi t, dengan derajat kebebasan (df) = 100 – 2, signifikansi 0,05. Secara sederhana, kita dapat menyimpulkan bahwa dalam penelitian, karena nilai t-hitung > nilai t-tabel hipotesis alternatif (Ha) diterima, dan hipotesis nol (H0) ditolak. Selain itu, nilai F-hitung, dengan signifikansi 0,05, adalah 254,734 > nilai F-tabel sebesar 2,70. H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima. Secara tegas, penelitian ini mengindikasikan harga produk, promosi, serta kualitas berperan penting dalam memengaruhi keputusan calon pembeli dalam membeli barang
Alaska
Authors: Dagley Amy L.
Published: October 2023

Alaska’s FY2022 budget priorities for education remained unchanged, with funding for P–12 education in first place and the University of Alaska system in fourth. In addition to funding, Alaska directed the creation of new literacy programs, allowed opportunities for State–Tribal Education Compact Schools, and established a separate fund in the treasury to protect funds for the university system. A change to the funding formula for P–12 was realized in an increase in Base Student Allocation for FY2023, the first increase since FY2017. Alaska faces pressing issues with shortages of teachers and housing, as well as the high costs of goods and services across the state.
South Carolina
Authors: Aziz Majdouline , Aziz Mazen , Smith Sharda Jackson
Published: October 2023

This paper provides an in-depth examination of South Carolina’s educational budget for the year 2023, focusing on both the K-12 and higher education sectors. As a critical aspect of the state’s commitment to fostering a robust and equitable education system, the allocation and utilization of financial resources play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of education provided to students. In the K-12 sector, this study highlights the budgetary priorities set forth by the state government, such as increasing teacher base pay, expanding full-day 4k programs for at-risk children, placing more school resource officers in schools, and funding computer science and coding instruction. Regarding higher education, this research highlights decreased funding for needs-based grants, tuition mitigation, and funding to mitigate instructor shortages in nursing schools.
White Layer Formation During Nitriding/Nitrocarburizing: Function, Usefulness, and Variations for Electric Vehicles
Authors: Kalucki Jack , Hemsath Mark K. , Winter Karl Michael
Published: October 2023

Gas nitriding and ferritic nitrocarburizing have seen tremendous growth. Today, it continues to accelerate as more uses are being found, especially in the growing electric vehicles (EV) sector. This success is due to the ability to control protective white layers consistent with the needs of an automotive engineer. Steels and cast irons are still the materials of choice for many applications and the nitrided layer is wellknown for its tribological features (some would say even more than three) which include wear resistance, lubricity, and a low coefficient of friction. Corrosion resistance in particular has become an important advantage and depends on white layer formation and quality. The white layer (known as the compound zone) consists of two iron nitrides, epsilon (Fe2-3[N]) and gamma prime (Fe4N). In addition, the epsilon layer can contain varying amounts of iron carbides and/or iron carbonitrides, Fe2-3[C]. This paper will focus mainly on the how’s and why’s of white layer: how to control its composition and properties; and how to minimize it, if required. Just as importantly, some applications of how the EV component engineers have found uses for this important steel treatment are discussed, including brake rotors.
How to Improve the Performance and Longevity of Induction Tooling Components
Authors: Lynch David
Published: October 2023

This presentation will discuss the most common types of induction tooling failures and the best practices to improve the performance and longevity of inductor coils, bus bars quenches and related tooling. We will discuss the harsh environment of a typical induction machine installation and what can be done to reduce contamination, which is the leading cause of tooling failure. Robust tooling designs and how water cooling is essential to longevity shall be discussed. Cooling water temperature and how the water is presented and routed through the tooling components and the impact this has on performance and longevity shall be discussed. We will discuss the use of proper materials, fittings and hoses which are often overlooked and can be detrimental to a process if not correctly selected. We will cover the induction machine and how it is essential to have a proper earth ground and the importance of proper machine fixturing and alignment. We shall discuss the importance of scheduled machine maintenance, scheduled service and calibration. The presentation will summarize the most common types of failures, how maintenance is essential for longevity and the importance of high-quality robust tooling.
Smart Solutions to Improve Heat-Treating Atmosphere and Process
Authors: He Liang , Kus Paulina , Plicht Guido , Bowe Donald J. , Hendershot Reed J. , Weise Mark K.
Published: October 2023

Heat-treating industry is adopting more and more industry 4.0 techniques and solution packages, to improve production process and product quality. Proper specification, measurement, and control of heat-treating atmospheres are always critical to achieving the desired metallurgical and microstructural results. The combination of atmosphere measurements and other furnace operating parameters (e.g., furnace temperature and pressure) can provide a better view of the whole production. Thermodynamic calculations and field experiences can be integrated into the smart solution to provide process engineers more capabilities to manage and optimize production. In this article, our recent research and development work on smart solutions for the heat-treating industry will be presented and discussed.
Checks and Balances – Practical Guidelines for Alloy Trays and Fixtures Fit and Function in Heat Treatment
Authors: Fischer Matthew
Published: October 2023

Alloy trays and fixtures are integral components in a heat treat operation. Maintaining furnace equipment and alloy trays and fixtures functionality are essential to maximizing the heat treat operation throughput. This paper will discuss and present practical guidelines for periodic inspection and monitoring of alloy trays and fixtures in support of minimizing potential tray and fixture material handling issues and maximizing heat treat operation productivity and throughput.
Mythological Quenchants of Ancient Blacksmiths
Authors: MacKenzie D. Scott , Lasne Patrice
Published: October 2023

Archaeological digs have found many types of knives, with varying quality of steel and microstructure. Typically, these steels are carbon steels with carbon contents on the order of 0.60%. Historically, there have been many myths concerning the quenchants used by ancient blacksmiths in the heat treatment of swords and knives. Various liquids have been cited in the archaeometallurgical literature as quenchants. Each of these quenchants is supposed to extend to the knife special and even mythical properties. However, none have been examined for cooling curve behavior. In this paper, various quenchants are examined for typical heat transfer, and microstructure is predicted for simple steels commonly used in ancient knife making.
Materials Model Development for AA6061 Aluminum
Authors: Meyer Jason , Li Charlie , Sims Justin
Published: October 2023

Aluminum alloy 6061 (AA6061) is widely used in industry due to its excellent formability, corrosion resistance, weldability, and strong mechanical properties after heat treatment. AA6061 is hardened through precipitation of alloying elements that act as blockers to dislocation paths in the individual aluminum grains, increasing mechanical performance. During artificial aging, these nano-scale precipitates combine and form the main hardening phase, β’’. The general heat treatment procedure for AA6061 follows a solution treatment, quench, and a direct artificial aging. The focus of this work is to develop the parameters for a materials model for AA6061 which can predict the material response to heat treatment by modeling the kinetics of precipitation formation and coarsening. This work uses data from publications found in the public domain to develop the solution kinetics, artificial aging and coarsening kinetics, and resulting mechanical properties. Another publication was used to validate the developed DANTE model by comparing hardness predictions to hardness obtained in an actual component.
Molecular Dynamics Simulations for Beginners: Key Topics in Materials Science and Engineering
Authors: Khan Arman M. , Wang Q. Jane , Chung Yip-Wah
Published: October 2023

Molecular Dynamics Simulations for Beginners: Key Topics in Materials Science and Engineering introduces readers to the concepts of particle-based materials modeling and the insight it can provide. A significant portion of the book consists of calculation examples, where readers learn how to set up and run material simulations using an open-source simulator, LAMMPS, developed at Sandia National Labs. The hands-on exercises cover a wide range of materials, properties, and behaviors and include step-by-step instructions along with input code, output plots, and explanations.
Development and Evaluation of the Dietary Pattern Calculator (DiPaC) for Personalized Assessment and Feedback
Authors: Jessri Mahsa , Jacobs Adelia , NG Alena (Praneet) , Bennett Carol , Quinlan Alison , Nutt Charlotte , Brown Jennifer , Hennessy Deirdre , Manuel Douglas G.
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to develop and validate a diet assessment screener – the Dietary Pattern Calculator (DiPaC). A scoping review identified currently available short diet quality assessment tools. Twenty-one articles covering 19 unique tools were included. The current tools mainly focused on individual nutrients or food groups or were developed for a specific population, and few ascertained overall dietary patterns. The 24-hour dietary recalls from the nationally representative Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS)-Nutrition 2015 (n = 13,958) were used to derive and validate a personalized dietary pattern informed by the scoping review using weighted partial least squares. The dominant dietary pattern in CCHS-Nutrition 2015 was characterized by high consumption of fast foods, carbonated drinks, and salty snacks and low consumption of whole fruits, orange vegetables, other vegetables and juices, whole grains, dark green vegetables, legumes, and soy. The dietary pattern assessment was used to create and evaluate DiPaC following an agile and user-centred research and development approach. DiPaC, which demonstrated high validity and intermediate reliability (internal consistency = 0.47–0.51), is publicly available at https://www.projectbiglife.ca/ . DiPaC can be used by the public, clinicians, and researchers for quick and robust assessment of diet quality, providing immediate feedback with the advantage of being easy to implement.
Rannii vozrast - osnova razvitiia detskikh vidov deiatel'nosti
Authors: Panteleeva Natalia Georgievna
Published: October 2023

The chapter is devoted to the topic of the early age period as the basis of all subsequent development. The author considers the main types of activities at the early age. The connection of action with the subject in the formation of subject activity is described. The paper also touches on such topical issues as indicators of child development in subject activities, interaction between the educator and children in a developing educational environment, as well as the tasks of labor education from the program "From birth to school"
A AVALIAÇÃO DA APRENDIZAGEM NO CONTEXTO DA DEMOCRATIZAÇÃO DO ENSINO
Authors: Modesto Adélia Pereira dos Santos , Pereira Joyce Cristyane , Silva Katia Gomes de Oliveira , Oliveira Najela Aparecida de
Published: October 2023

O presente artigo busca refletir o papel que a avaliação escolar tem assumido no fazer pedagógico, tendo por base analisar as diferentes concepções pedagógicas e as estratégias de avaliação utilizadas nas práticas escolares. Dentro da concepção escolar, educar é formar um indivíduo completo, e aprender é construir o próprio saber, oposto a concepção tradicional, a avaliação assume um aspecto mais abrangente, não se limitando apenas em atribuir notas, sua dimensão vai além da verificação de resultados e se concretiza no sentido de verificar em que medida os alunos estão alcançando os objetivos esperados, e quais caminhos o aluno percorreu para chegar a determinado objetivo. Nesse contexto a avaliação da aprendizagem está intimamente ligada à prática educativa do professor, e sua postura diante dos resultados da avaliação servirá de instrumento para apontar os avanços e dificuldades de cada aluno, e assim indicar como o docente poderá utilizar dessas informações para reorganizar a sua prática pedagógica com o intuito de contribuir para uma aprendizagem significativa e de qualidade no processo educacional.
СLASSIFICATION OF MARKETING EXPENSES IN THE ACCOUNTING OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES
Authors: LYTVYNENKO VOLODYMYR , KRYVOSHEI OLEKSANDR
Published: October 2023

Market relations in the agricultural sector require enterprises to have a profound understanding and efficient management of expenses. The relevance of the topic is determined by the need for making prompt financially justified decisions in the field of marketing based on accounting data about the composition, structure, and dynamics of expenses of agricultural enterprises. The purpose of the study is to improve the classification of marketing activity costs of agricultural enterprises, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of enterprise resource utilization, optimizing marketing activity expenses, and ensuring the sustainable development of agricultural enterprises. To achieve the stated goal, the following methods were used in the research: analysis, analogy, and generalization – to study scientific works on the topic of the article; observation and detailed description helped to gather and summarize factual material. Assessing the level of marketing expenses will allow for the budgeting of marketing measures, including expenses for advertising, product promotion, market research, and other marketing activities. Accounting for marketing activity expenses will help the enterprise determine how significant its marketing investments are and whether they meet the set objectives. The structure of marketing expenses indicates the distribution of funds among various marketing channels and tools. This allows determining which marketing means are more efficient and result-oriented. The research summarizes the views of scientists on the essence and structure of marketing activity expenses of agricultural enterprises, analyzes the possibilities of using the mentioned classifications for the accounting representation of marketing expenses. Based on this, an updated classification of marketing expenses was proposed, which emphasizes digital marketing as a separate group, considering the technological direction of business processes development. This segment includes expenses for paid search results in search engines, product promotion on specialized agricultural electronic resources, social media marketing, and collaboration with influencers. The implementation of the mentioned classification will allow to optimize marketing expenses, expenses, strengthen competitive positions and productivity of the agrarian business. It can also be used for further research on marketing activity accounting and management in agricultural enterprises.
The Role of the OPEC in the International Energy Market
Authors: CHITADZE Nika
Published: October 2023

The paper analyzes the policy of OPEC and its influence on the global prices of oil during different periods of the history of Cartel since its foundation till now. Particularly it provides information about the prehistory of the establishment of the Organization in the beginning of 60s of the last century and its First Steps. The research goes deeply through the role of the OPEC in causing the first oil shock (1973 – 1975) and the second oil shock (1979 – 1980). The paper includes the main reasons of the collapse of oil prices in the 1980s and the low prices in the 1990s. Furthermore, it analyzes the role of OPEC and main reasons of the uprising prices on Oil in 2000s and policy of the cartel during International financial crises (2008 – 2010).
Road Leading Georgia to the European Union Membership
Authors: CHAKHAVA Ketevan
Published: October 2023

This article describes the political activities and political situation of Georgia after the collapse of Soviet Union; the article analyses the following issues: Why Georgia is willing to join European Union; why this prominent organization attracts the attention of most developed countries. The article researches the mutual interests of EU and Georgia. It emphasizes the importance of political reforms and goals that the new government of Georgia carried out after the "Rose Revolution" and how EU supported the new reforms in the country;
The article displays European Union's political position and support of Georgia during 2008 August war; it analyses the reasons of different reactions and political viewpoints by the countries of EU related to the War.
The article, also, examines the main points and principles of "Maastricht Treaty", "Lisbon Treaty" "Copenhagen Criteria". Obviously, almost every European country is willing to become the part of Union. The special requirements are offered by EU to the candidate countries to be satisfied. Here are discussed main criteria of joining European Union, how Georgia satisfies these criteria and whether Georgia is near to the EU integration or the goal of joining EU is still quite far away.
The Repercussions of Russian and Ukrainian Conflict on Security of the Republic of Moldova
Authors: CEBOTARI Svetlana , BUCUCI Anatolie
Published: October 2023

Republic of Moldova’s realistic analysis of its security is required to be addressed in terms of geopolitical and geographical position. However Moldova is a state of a geopolitical border, with direct border with the EU and NATO on the one hand and indirect with the Russian Federation, on the other hand. Thus, Moldova ‘s geopolitical position is totally different on the grounds that is in the area of vital geopolitical interests of the Russian Federation and also near other areas listed above. Moldova’sgeopolitical situation is disadvantaged in terms of perception that the Russian Federation has on the post- Soviet space (abroad), that are regarded as exclusive spheres of interest. The events in eastern part of Ukraine caused by Russian-Ukrainian contradictions have a direct impact on regional security. This article will analyze the impact of the Russian and Ukrainian crises on the security of the Republic of Moldova.
Geography of the Hydro Resources and Its Impact on the World Economy
Authors: CHITADZE Nika
Published: October 2023

The importance of the water resources – as a main natural resource in the world is analyzed in this research. The location of the fresh water in diﬀerent regions and countries of the world, diﬀerences among the regions related to the water consumption, major problems, related to the water shortages and ways for their resolution are among the topics discussed in the article.
Never Waste a Crisis” Post 2019 Pandemic Regional Architecture of the Black Sea Region
Authors: Kereselidze Nino , Chukhua Ilona , Zviadauri Mariam , Chogovadze Tamar
Published: October 2023

After the Covid-19 global pandemic, the geopolitical significance of the Black Sea Region (BSR), with changing resources and distribution of power,has changed opening renewed scope of engagement to both internal and external actors. Since 2019 as the epidemiological crisis has been strengtheningnation-states, showing the weakness of international organizations, and raising doubts about the extent to which international society is fulfillingits declared values and principles of human rights and ethics, it has spread new perspectives for countries around the Black Sea.This article explores the strategic importance of the BSR for the six coastal states of Georgia, Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania and theirpolicies since 2019. It further explores the strategies that they are using vis-à-vis each other to assert their influence in the region. The article arguesthat the BSR, due to its strategic and transit location, being the subject of interest of several actors has been affected by an unequal distribution of thebalance of power since 2019. Russia, Turkey, the United States of America (US), NATO and the European Union (EU) member states, being particularlyactive, continue playing significant roles in the region affecting its political milieu. The interplay of these policies is reflected in coexistence as wellas confrontation among the BSR countries. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia’s power, standing out from other actors, with its aspirationswithin the region is increasing after the Covid-19 pandemic. Along with Russia, Turkey has also relative strength and a military advantage comparedto other countries in the region. Pandemic has opened up additional opportunities for Russia’s domestic and foreign engagement in its near abroadof the BSR, making it one of the principal architects of the post-crisis world order. “Never waste a good crisis” – these words attributed to WinstonChurchill are relevant for the BSR today as never before reflecting Russia’s policy that neither Russia nor other state has missed during the systemiccrisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic in terms of rethinking their regional and global policies.Considering this constellation, the first part of this article discusses
Public Influence on US-Afghan Policy After 9/11 G. Almond’s Structural Functionalist Approach
Authors: Karazanishvili Tamar
Published: October 2023

The war in Afghanistan had been examined and analyzed through multiple theoretical frameworks, most of which belong to the field of international relations. However, this paper provides an explanation from a functionalist theoretical prism and employ Gabriel Almond’s structural functionalist approach in the field of political science, which is focused on political system and policy elaboration process within the system. In this manner, theory attempts to bring clarification to US foreign policy decision-making process on war in Afghanistan while underlining the US public influence. The paper aims to dissect Gabriel Almond’s theory through the political system and provide understanding how the integral components of the system interact with each other and how this interaction affects the results of foreign policy on US-Afghanistan example. According to the given research public mood had an important potential in affecting the US foreign policy decision-making process towards Afghanistan.
International Tourism and its Impact on World Politics and World Economy
Authors: Chitadze Nika
Published: October 2023

International tourism is one of the most dynamically developing forms of international trade. In the economy of a particular country, it performs a number of important functions: it is a source of foreign exchange earnings and a means of providing employment for the population; contributes to the balance of payments; contributes to the diversification of the economy, providing stimulating effects on industries serving the tourism sector; increases the attractiveness of the country as a sphere of international entrepreneurship and business cooperation; creates incentives for the inflow of foreign capital into the national economy.

The main feature of international tourism is the crossing of state borders. The greater the differences between states, the greater the obstacles to the free movement of people. The simplification (tightening) of formalities has an impact on international tourist flows, providing (or, conversely, hindering) the movement of people. The complex and confusing procedure for issuing travel documents, violation of the deadlines for their consideration or arbitrary deviation, the introduction of severe restrictions on imports and currency exchanges, which determine the level of consumption of goods and services by tourists, do not contribute to the development of international tourism. From this point of view, customs declarations and inspections act as a deterrent and lead to a reduction in tourist trips.

Another feature of international tourism is economic in nature and is revealed through the impact it has on the country's balance of payments. Foreign tourists, paying for goods and services, ensure the flow of currency into the budget of the host country, thereby activating its balance of payments, which is why the reception of foreign tourists is called active tourism. On the other hand, the departure of tourists abroad is associated with an outflow of currency from their country of permanent residence. International payments for tourism operations of this kind are reflected in the liability of the balance of payments of the country supplying tourists, and tourism itself is characterized as passive. The division into active and passive, based on the characteristics of the reflection of the financial results of tourism activities in the balance of payments, is inherent only in international tourism and does not apply to domestic tourism.Keywords: Tourism, World Tourism Organization, Recreation, Visitor, Statistics, World Politics, World Economy
RANCANG BANGUN SISTEM PERSEDIAAN OBAT BERBASIS WEBSITE (STUDI KASUS: APOTEK X)
Authors: Sofian Rudy , Ferdiansyah Fahmi Reza , Anggraeni Risma Putri
Published: October 2023

Persediaan barang merupakan hal yang sangat krusial khususnya bagi industri penjualan karena berfokus pada tindakan yang menjamin ketersediaan barang saat dibutuhkan. Sebagai contoh, Apotek X merupakan salah satu apotek yang berperan dalam pelayanan farmasi berlokasi di Kabupaten Bandung yang dalam sehari-harinya mampu melakukan penjualan hingga 50 transaksi. Namun, kegiatannya tidak dibarengi dengan proses bisnis yang optimal karena dalam prosesnya masih menggunakan manual yaitu dengan mencatat setiap obat yang keluar dengan kartu stok dan memanfaatkan Spreadsheet pada saat melakukan pengadaan obat. Maka dari itu penelitian ini bertujuan agar proses keluar masuk obat dapat diawasi dengan baik, serta proses persediaan obat dapat dilakukan dengan mengurangi waktu dan usaha yang dibutuhkan sebelumnya saat harus input data obat satu-persatu ke dalam Spreadsheet. Proses pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara observasi langsung, wawancara dengan pihak terkait, dan melalui beberapa sumber literatur. Metodologi pengembangan sistem yang digunakan adalah metode prototype yaitu metode yang mengharuskan adanya interaksi antara pihak pengembang dan client sehingga menghasilkan sistem yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan. Selanjutnya pengujian sistem akan menggunakan metode black box testing yang berfokus kepada fungsionalitas sistem. Terdapat juga hasil akhir dari penelitian ini yaitu implementasi dan pengujian sistem persediaan barang di apotek X telah membantu karyawan dalam memantau stok obat masuk dan keluar, serta mengurangi kesalahan dan usaha yang dibutuhkan sebelumnya pada proses pengadaan saat harus menginput satu-persatu data obat ke dalam Spreadsheet.
Influence of european integration processes on the formation of distance education in Ukraine
Authors: Pugach Vitalina
Published: October 2023

The article analyzes the regulatory and legal framework of the information and educational environment116of higher educational institutions and identifies ways to improve it, which will provide conditions for the effective implementation of distance education.The purpose of the article is to determine ways to improve the legal framework of the information and educational environment of higher education institutions, which will provide conditions for the effective implementation of distance education.Taking into account the existing trends, the Strategy for the Development of Higher Education in Ukraine for 2021-2031 defines the mission of higher education, which consists in ensuring "sustainable innovative development of Ukraine through training of highly qualified specialists, creation and dissemination of knowledge, formation of intellectual, social and spiritual capital of society, ready for the challenges of the future"In accordance with the mission of higher education outlined in the Strategy for the Development of Higher Education in Ukraine for 2021-2031, the advantages, disadvantages and opportunities of the educational system of our country were analyzed; the priority principles of the development of domestic higher education were formed, including academic freedom, orientation to ensuring the quality of education, orientation to the comprehensive development of the individual, inclusiveness and diversity. Ways to achieve the tasks set in the strategy are specified in operational goals, one of which is the introduction of innovative technologies and distance learning in higher education. To achieve this goal, the following tasks have been defined: creation of an industry of innovative technologies and teaching aids that meet the global scientific and technical level; digitization of all processes in the higher education system; normalization of distance learning as a form of obtaining higher education.The internationalization of higher education is seen as a logical and irreversible process in the conditions of the globalization of society, which calls for an increase in the number of intercultural programs and the creation of appropriate regulatory support for their successful functioning. Therefore, we believe that Ukraine's entry into the world educational space requires a balanced approach, taking into account possible prospects and the use of the intellectual potential of national educational institutions, which should be reflected in the relevant regulatory acts.Considering the complexity and multifacetedness of the chosen topic, we consider the need for further theoretical research and their practical implementation to be the perspectives of scientific exploration.
The Stone Master by Lesya Ukrainka: The Imagology of Don Juan’s Image in the Context of Ukrainian Gender Issues of the Early 20th Century
Authors: Grynyshyna Maryna
Published: October 2023

The aim of the article is to analyse the genesis of Don Juan’s image and substantiate the imagology of the legendary character in the context of Ukrainian gender issues at the time Lesya Ukrainka wrote The Stone Master. Results. The article presents the basic principles of imagology as a comprehensive direction of cultural research and defines the meaning of using its tools in contemporary theatre studies. Attention is also paid to the gender studies of Ukrainian scholars, which are at the intersection with imagological issues. The study focuses on the image of Don Juan from the dramatic poem The Stone Master. The genesis of the character is traced from the 17th to the 19th century in order to demonstrate that his imagology is studied at the intersection of the stereotype concept and cultural iconography provisions. The Ukrainian poetess deliberately did not violate the canonical image of the seducer of Seville that was formed over three centuries. However, the obvious Byronic inspirations of the artistic ideology of the dramatic poem and the polemic with Hoffmannism and Nietzscheism, as well as gender issues, caused the transformation of the image, influenced the formation of the literary model, in a certain sense alien to the entire world context of the legend of Don Juan. Scientific novelty. For the first time in Ukrainian theatre studies, an attempt has been made to analyse the imagology of the legendary image created by Lesya Ukrainka in the context of Ukrainian gender issues at the beginning of the last century. Conclusions. The Stone Master, as well as a number of other dramatic poems by Lesya Ukrainka, provides rich factual material for research in the categories of imagology. They are facilitated by the transitive nature of the Ukrainian poetess’s dramatic works. Therefore, we consider the study of the images of foreign countries and peoples in a broad historical and cultural context based on Lesya Ukrainka’s dramatic poems to be one of the most promising directions of contemporary interdisciplinary research at the intersection of historical literature and theatre studies.
Ballistic Energy Absorption of Thermally Aged DGEBA/TETA System and Fique-Fabric Reinforced Epoxy Composite
Authors: Oliveira Michelle Souza , Figueiredo André Ben-Hur da Silva , Monteiro Sergio Neves
Published: October 2023

Abstract: For many applications, such as vests or parts of vests, the fibers are used in fabric, mat, or mesh. Ballistic resistance properties are also improved by the development of special fabrics architectures. It is known that heat and oxygen are the main factors in the aging process of polymers. The mechanisms of aging by oxidation can be investigated by monitoring the mechanical properties of a material exposed to prolonged aging in an oven, which is called the accelerated aging process by thermal oxidation. In previous studies, the epoxy matrix composite reinforced with 40% by volume of fique fabric, already tested and with good ballistic performance, was developed and proposed for individual ballistic protection applications. However, the impact of different environmental conditions on the dynamic properties of the composite has not been studied. Therefore, the present study, for the first time, aimed to apply accelerated weathering through high temperature to the composite, as well as to the epoxy matrix, aiming to evaluate the influence of aging.
AKUNTABILITAS DAN TRANSPARANSI PENGELOLAAN DANA DESA PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Alfie Atieq Amjadallah , Ningrum Nur Fatchiyah Surya , Triyani Agus
Published: October 2023

Akuntabilitas merupakan bentuk pertanggungjawaban pemerintah dalam rangka melaporkan dan mempresentasikan kepada masyarakat atas tindakan yang telah dilaksanakan. Pertanggungjawaban ditegakkan supaya pemerintah transparan tentang komitmen yang dibuat dalam pelaksanaannya. Pemerintah desa Kerso kecamatan Kedung kabupaten Jepara memegang prinsip akuntabilitas dan transparansi. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk menilai akuntabilitas dan transparansi pengelolaan Dana Desa pada masa pandemi Covid-19 di desa Kerso, kecamatan Kedung, kabupaten Jepara dalam urutan prioritas penggunaan tahun anggaran 2021. Pendekatan yang peneliti gunakan dalam penelitian adalah pendekatan kualitatif berbasis studi kasus di lapangan dengan teknik pengumpulan data berbentuk wawancara terstruktur. Wawancara dilakukan dengan pemerintah desa, BPD dan tokoh masyarakat desa Kerso dengan jumlah 6 (enam) informan. Penelitian menunjukkan pengelolaan Dana Desa (DD) yang dilaksanakan pemerintah desa Kerso sudah sesuai pada ketentuan dari undang-undang dan peraturan yang ditetapkan. Prinsip transparansi dilaksanakan pemerintah desa Kerso menerapkan informasi berbasis  digital, banner publikasi dan papan informasi yang dipasang di Balai Desa.Kata kunci: Akuntabilitas, Covid-19, Dana Desa, Transparansi
ANALISIS KINERJA REKSADANA SAHAM SYARIAH INDONESIA DAN MALAYSIA
Authors: Rois Muhammad Noor , Pebruary Silviana
Published: October 2023

Reksdana saham syariah adalah salah satu instrument pasar modal yang diminati para investor, khususnya untuk para investor pemula. Investor perlu mengetahui kinerja dari reksdana yang akan dipilih untuk investasi. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah memberikan gambaran para investor terkait kinerja reksadana saham syariah dengan membandingkan kinerja reksadana syariah jenis saham negara Indonesia dan negara Malaysia. Populasi penelitian ini adalah reksadana saham syariah yang ada di Indonesia dan Malaysia pada periode tahun 2018-2020. Data yang digunakan dalam penilitian ini dalah data sekunder. Teknik sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling dan diperoleh 15 reksadana saham syariah dari masing-masing negara. Metode analisis penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif dengan menggunakan metode pendekatan kuantitatif. Pengukuran kinerja dengan metode sharpe, treynor, dan jensen. Hasil penelitian menunnjukkan pengukuran kinerja reksadana saham syariah menggunakan metode sharpe tidak terdapat perbedaan antara negara Indonesia dan Malaysia, sedangkan dengan metode treynor dan jensen terdapat perbedaan antara negara Indonesia dan Malaysia. Hasil pengukuran menggunakan metode treynor kinerja reksadana saham syariah Malaysia lebih unggul, sedangkan dengan metode jensen kinerja reksadana saham syariah Indonesia lebih unggul.Keywords : Kinerja Reksadana Saham Syariah, Reksadana