bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Membangun karakter anak sejak dini melalui program Tetirah Bimasakti
Authors: Masturah Alifah Nabilah , Rokhmah Sakinah Nur , Prabowo Adhyatman , Fasikhah Siti Suminarti , Wulandari Nany , Hermawaty Yuni , Gunawan Dwiko Nur Gunawan , Widodo Agus Sri
Published: November 2024

Elementary school children have the potential to develop positively with the support of their social environment. The more positive experiences presented in a child's daily life, the more likely they are to grow into well-adjusted individuals. The aim of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Program Tetirah Bimasakti in reducing challenging behaviors in elementary school children. This study utilized a quasi-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest design. Participants included six children enrolled in the Program Tetirah Bimasakti, selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument employed was the Indonesian version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for children. Data analysis was conducted using the paired sample t-test. The results indicated a decrease in the participants' difficulty scores; however, there was no significant change in their prosocial scores. This suggests that while the Program Tetirah Bimasakti was effective in reducing difficult behaviors, it was insufficient for fostering prosocial behavior. Consequently, this study implies that relevant institutions should develop structured modules for activity programs that can be tailored to specific and targeted competencies.
TÜRK KAHVESİ KÜLTÜRÜNDE GÖRSEL DİL KULLANIMI: TÜRK KAHVESİ REKLAM FİLM ÖRNEKLERİ
Authors: Vargün Özlem
Published: November 2024

Bu makalenin amacı, Türk kahvesi kültüründe görsel dilin kullanımı ve kahvenin kültürel ve sosyal rolünü reklam filmleri üzerinden incelemektir. Araştırma, Türk kahvesinin tarihsel gelişimi, görsel dilin rolü ve Türk kahvesinin sosyal anlamlarına odaklanır. Örneklemde farklı dönem ve televizyon kanallarından seçilen Türk kahvesi reklamları görsel analiz yöntemiyle incelenmiştir. Araştırmada “Türk kahvesi kültürü temsillerinde görsel dil nasıl kullanılıyor?” sorusuna cevap aranmaktadır. Buna göre reklamlarda çoğunlukla misafirperverlik ve paylaşım, gelenek ve kültür, keyif ve zevk temaları kullanılır. Reklamlarda kullanılan canlı renkler gençlerin tercih ettiği, modern ve birleştirici bir dil oluşturur. Kahve tonu ve altın rengi kullanımı doğallık, sıcaklık ve zenginlik çağrışımları yapar. Sembol olarak kullanılan cezve, gelenek ve misafirperverlik kavramlarını, fincan ise kahve keyfini ve sosyalleşmeyi temsil eder. Sonuç olarak, görsel dilin Türk kahvesinin kültürel ve sosyal rolünü birleştirici bir güç ve misafirperverlik simgesi olarak inşa ettiği vurgulanır, bu da Türk kahvesini Türkiye’nin kültürel kimliğinin önemli bir parçası haline getirir.
A influência do tabagismo no desenvolvimento de alveolite: uma revisão de literatura
Authors:   , Caldana Ana Luiza , Pedroso Caio de Camargo , Cassimiro Giovanni de Almeida Piacitelli , Honório Natália Ribeiro , Chiappetta Valentina Cézar
Published: November 2024

A alveolite constitui uma complicação frequente no período pós-operatório de exodontias, podendo ter sua incidência agravada por diversos fatores, como o tabagismo, que por prejudicar o processo de cicatrização e interferir na adequada formação de um coágulo sanguíneo na cavidade, acarreta uma série de complicações no local da extração, tais como inflamação, infecção, dor, inchaço e sangramento. Estudos apontam que os fumantes, em média, têm mais de três vezes mais chances de desenvolver alveolite do que os não fumantes. Além do tratamento local da alveolite, com irrigação com soro fisiológico e uso de bochechos com clorexidina 0,12%, é importante também o tratamento medicamentoso por via sistêmica, com o uso de analgésicos para aliviar a dor, anti-inflamatórios para reduzir a inflamação e, em alguns casos, antibióticos para combater a infecção, condicionados a necessidade de cada paciente. Este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar os efeitos do tabagismo no pós-operatório de exodontias e identificar os mecanismos pelos quais o tabaco pode causar alveolite. Foi realizada uma revisão da literatura nas bases de dados PubMed, Elsevier, SciELO e Portal Regional da BVS, sendo selecionados 21 artigos científicos e livros referentes ao tema, publicados entre 1984 e 2022. Conclui-se com este trabalho que o tabagismo aumenta significativamente o risco de alveolite pósexodontia, devido aos efeitos do monóxido de carbono e nicotina no organismo. Protocolos pós-operatórios específicos para fumantes, incluindo cuidados de higiene bucal adicionais e monitoramento frequente, são essenciais para melhorar os resultados e reduzir complicações.
Inovações em implantodontia: explorando a fotobiomodulação como terapia complementar
Authors:   , Fortes Alexandre Henrique Silva , Oliveira André Gusman Garcia de , Aguilera Matheus Machado , Souza Renan Augusto Santos
Published: November 2024

O implante dentário no tratamento para dentes ausentes está ganhando cada vez mais destaque na área odontológica. Atualmente a laserterapia ou fotobiomodulação é um procedimento coadjuvante com o objetivo de diminuir a dor e a inflamação. A laserterapia de baixa intensidade é um mecanismo de luz que aumenta o número celular através dessa incitação provocada de maneira fotoativa acelerando, assim, a cicatrização do tecido peri-implantar e auxiliando também na sua osseointegração. A laserterapia quando aplicada em todas as fases do implante dentário, age de maneira sinérgica com os processos de recuperação do paciente para que auxilie na adequação do meio e otimize os fatores terapêuticos. A natureza do problema estudado envolve a necessidade de entender a importância da fotobiomodulação para a melhora da osseointegração, desinfecção do leito cirúrgico, redução da inflamação, tratamento complementar da peri-implantite e estabelecimento de padrões de incidência na implantodontia. O método utilizado na pesquisa consiste em uma revisão de literatura, utilizando como fontes de pesquisa os bancos de dados PubMed, Google Acadêmico e Scielo. Foram selecionados 33 artigos originais publicados no período de 2013 a 2024, com foco na análise crítica da eficácia da fotobiomodulação em diversos aspectos relacionados à implantodontia. O objetivo dessa pesquisa é trazer benefícios do tratamento de fotobiomodulação frente ao processo de osseointegração, desinfecção de leito e como auxílio terapêutico no tratamento de implante dentário. Conclui-se que a padronização de protocolos específicos na terapia fotobiomodulação é essencial para resultados consistentes, intensificando
Information asymmetry and say-on-pay abstention votes.
Authors: Omar Ayishat , Cong Yu , Tang Alex
Published: November 2024

Analyzing say-on-pay (SOP) data from 2011 to 2015 and using an initial sample of 4,393 firms and 12,644 firm-year observations, we investigate the impact of information asymmetry on SOP abstention. Drawing on agency theory and rational apathy principles, we estimate regression models and find a positive association between information asymmetry and SOP abstention. We contribute to the literature by adding additional mediation analyses. Our mediation analyses reveal that institutional ownership mediates this relationship, suggesting that higher information asymmetry leads to reduced institutional ownership, subsequently contributing to SOP abstention. However, analyst following does not exhibit a significant mediating effect. These findings illuminate the interplay between information asymmetry, shareholder behavior, and the mediating role of institutional ownership in the context of executive compensation governance. Our research highlights the significance of addressing information disparities for improved shareholder engagement and decision-making in corporate governance. Additionally, this study’s findings are relevant to academics, policymakers, and corporate stakeholders seeking to bolster corporate governance practices and strengthen shareholder participation in executive compensation matters.
Ars Memoriae
Authors: Maarten Vanden Eynde
Published: November 2024

Ars Memoriae, The Art to Remember analyzes the role of art within the larger history and evolution of external memory devices. It looks at material traces of remembering and the invention of an ever-changing body of language expressions, like signs and symbols, to enhance communication capabilities. I followed the process of externalizing emotions, knowledge, and information, starting in the Palaeolithic Stone Age about 3 million years ago, until, in a speculative future, it will be internalized again using artificial wetware, neuro-computers, and DNA coding. > Click on the image to download the PDF.
Priorities of institutional support of modern forms of economy in a system of agrarian relation of Ukraine
Authors: Mazur Iryna , Pimenova Olena
Published: November 2024

International experience of state support of agriculture is analyzed. A necessity of development of socio-ecological-economic model of agriculture in Ukraine is proved. In the papers is proved the necessity of creation and function of social-ecological-economic model of agriculture development, where a social- -ecological-economic development is characterized like economic development of rural territories, rural employment in agriculture, the efficiency of employment etc. Based on the analysis of scientific literature, it’s confirmed that development socio- -ecological-economical forms of economy are accompanied with modification of the institutional structure of regulation of agriculture.
Nakłady inwestycyjne w wybranych spółdzielniach mleczarskich w latach kryzysu gospodarczego 2007–2010
Authors: Żelazowska-Przewłoka Anna
Published: November 2024

Celem badań była analiza zmian wartości nakładów inwestycyjnych w wybranych spółdzielniach mleczarskich w województwie świętokrzyskim w latach kryzysu gospodarczego 2007–2010. Przedstawiono wskaźnik udziału inwestycji w ogólnej wartości aktywów trwałych, dynamikę nakładów inwestycyjnych, jak też wartość inwestycji długoterminowych i krótkoterminowych w pięciu przedsiębiorstwach mleczarskich: OSM Włoszczowa, OSM Końskie, OSM Bidziny, OSM Opatów oraz OSM Szczekociny. Dane uzyskano ze sprawozdań finansowych zawartych w Monitorze Spółdzielczym – B z lat 2007–2010. Stwierdzono, że w analizowanych przedsiębiorstwach najmniej korzystny dla działań inwestycyjnych okazał się początek kryzysu gospodarczego, czyli 2008 rok, sytuacja uległa poprawie w latach 2009–2010, wówczas zaobserwowano wzrost wartości nakładów inwestycyjnych.
Znaczenie podatku VAT jako źródła dochodów budżetowych w krajach OECD
Authors: Bischoff Anna
Published: November 2024

W opracowaniu scharakteryzowana została różnorodność w podejściu do podatku VAT państw należących do OECD. Zbadano również poziom obciążenia podatkiem VAT podmiotów w krajach członkowskich OECD oraz udział wpływów z tytułu tego podatku na fiskalne dochody budżetowe zarówno w wartościach bezwzględnych, jak i w relacji do PKB. Badania przeprowadzono na podstawie danych statystycznych z lat 1999–2012. Opisano również poziom oraz liczbę stawek obniżonych oraz wysokość progów podatkowych, od których podmioty zmuszone są do zarejestrowania się jako podatnicy VAT. W trakcie badanego okresu udział podatku VAT w PKB wzrastał, jego wartość była wyższa w krajach należących do UE w stosunku do wszystkich krajów członkowskich OECD. W badanym okresie wzrósł również udział podatku VAT w podatkowych dochodach budżetowych głównie w krajach UE należących do OECD. Ponadto istnienie progów rejestracyjnych oraz obniżonych stawek znacząco wpływały na poziom obciążeń fiskalnych podatników VAT
State support of agriculture: the analysis of an experience of Germany
Authors: Fylyuk Galyna , Pimenova Olena
Published: November 2024

The role of state support in enhancing the competitiveness of agricultural sector is determined. Mechanisms of state support of developed countries are analyzed. A necessity of use of targeted financial support to the introduction of monitoring systems in domestic agriculture is proved.
Problems of transnational investment low-carbon economy
Authors: Gaidutskiy Ivan
Published: November 2024

The article highlights the controversial dynamics of transnational investment processes in a sustainable low carbon development, are covered the reasons for the recession, which has developed into an investment crisis caused by disharmony in the mechanisms of regulation of investment regimes. Based on the analysis of time series, author revealed that major investments aimed at renewable energy, went into solar, wind and bioenergy. Among the countries the main investment resource provider is China, which has surpassed the United States. By using the method of elimination, the author found that the decline in investments in renewable energy in 2009 occurred as a result of the general economic crisis, and in 2012 – as a result of disharmony of regulation and motivation investment mechanisms which led to unfair competition in this market. Scientific novelty of the paper includes justifying the causes and consequences of the first investment crisis in renewable energy. The practical significance of the article is to give recommendations for the introduction of global mutual policy in the regulation of investment regimes and investment motivation of sustainable low carbon development.
Społeczna odpowiedzialność biznesu (CSR) na przykładzie banków spółdzielczych
Authors: Balina Rafał
Published: November 2024

W opracowaniu dokonano określenia wielkości i zakresu działalności społecznej prowadzonej przez banki spółdzielcze w latach 2009–2013. Badaniami objęto 50 banków spółdzielczych funkcjonujących w Polsce. Przeprowadzone badania wykazały, że w okresie badawczym banki spółdzielcze prowadziły dzia- łalność prospołeczną w istotnym dla społeczności lokalnych zakresie, przy czym działalność ta w latach 2011–2012 została ograniczona ze względu na skutki kryzysu finansowego. Ponadto badania wykazały, że banki spółdzielcze w znacznym zakresie wspierają funkcjonowanie społeczności lokalnych, na co wskazuje ogromny wachlarz dofinansowywanych inicjatyw lokalnych począwszy od dzia- łań na rzecz oświaty, kultury poprzez sport i organizacje religijne.
Segmentation of COVID-19 CT lesions in CT scans through transfer learning
Authors: Psaraftis-Souranis Symeon , Troussas Christos , Voulodimos Athanasios , Sgouropoulou Cleo
Published: November 2024

Since its emergence at the end of 2019, SARS-CoV-2 has infected millions of
people worldwide, putting healthcare systems to the test. This has led many
researchers to investigate how machine learning can assist clinicians in
diagnosing infections caused by SARS-CoV-2. Building upon prior studies, we
propose a novel deep learning framework designed for the segmentation of
lesions evident in Computed Tomography (CT) scans. For this work, we
utilized a dataset consisting of 20 CT scans annotated by experts and
conducted training, validation and external evaluation of the deep learning
models we implemented, employing a 5-fold cross-validation scheme. When
splitting data by slice, our optimal model achieved noteworthy performance
metrics, attaining a Dice Similarity Coefficient (DSC) and Intersection over
Union (IoU) score of 0.8644 and 0.7612, respectively, during the validation
phase. In the external evaluation phase, the model maintained a strong
performance with a DSC and IoU score of 0.7211 and 0.5641, respectively.
When splitting data by patient, our optimal model achieved a DSC and IoU
score of 0.7889 and 0.6540, respectively, during the validation phase. In
the external evaluation phase, the model maintained a strong performance
with a DSC and IoU score of 0.7079 and 0.5480, respectively. The results,
obtained from this research, suggest that the incorporation of transfer
learning, combined with appropriate pre-processing techniques, can
contribute to achieving state-of-the-art performance in the segmentation of
lesions associated with SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Modeling reversals of galactic magnetic fields at large distances from centers of milky-way-like galaxies using computations on GPUs
Authors: Khasaeva T.T. , Mikhailov E.A. , Teplyakov I.O.
Published: November 2024

Nowadays it is strongly believed that in a large number of spiral galaxies there are regular magnetic fields. Their existence is proved by measurements of the Faraday rotation of polarization plane of electromagnetic waves which are received on modern radio telescopes. The theoretical description of magnetic fields generation is connected with the mean field dynamo mechanism. It is based on joint action of the ?-effect and differential rotation. At the first stage of evolution, magnetic fields enlarge exponentially with the growth rate described by the largest eigenvalue of the corresponding differential operator. If the field becomes comparable with the equipartition value, the nonlinear terms become more important, and they are connected with saturation of the field growth. The non- linear system of equations has several stationary points, and some of them are stable. According to the contrast structures theory for a quite small turbulent viscosity and some initial conditions, in different regions there will be magnetic fields of opposite directions, and they will be divided by narrow transition layers. Such features, for example, characterize the magnetic field of the Milky Way. Most of the existing works describe reversals for quite moderate distances from the galaxy center. However, it was shown previously that the magnetic field can principally be generated also in outer parts of galaxies, which are situated at distances of more than 10 kpc from the rotation axis. It is interesting to describe the appearance of reversals in such parts of galaxies. In this work we have studied the dynamo action in outer parts of the Milky-Way-like galaxies. It is shown that it is possible to generate opposite magnetic fields there. We have used random initial conditions to obtain spatial reversals. Because of a large volume of computations, they were carried out by using graphics processing units (GPUs).
Numerical simulation of the aerodynamic flow of air and the results of the study of a burner device for burning synthetic gas
Authors: Dostiyarov Abay , Anuarbekov Maxat , Jamankulova Nellya , Iliev Iliya
Published: November 2024

This work contributes to the ecological solution of synthetic gas combustion. The methods and tools that were used to research this topic are briefly described in the article. For the study, two programs were used and stabilizers were considered in terms of angular parameters. The angular stabilizers? dimensions and the optimal aerodynamic cross-section behind the stabilizer were calculated using numerical simulation in the COMSOL Multiphysics program. This article also describes an experimental bench for burning syngas in a burner device. Due to the low-reaction characteristics of synthetic gas, its composition is variable. In this regard, to efficiently burn synthetic gas of various compositions, it is necessary to select the optimal angle of stabilizer inclination. During the experiments, the effect of angular stabilizers on the stabilization process, the efficiency of burning synthetic gas due to stable combustion, and the reduction of harmful emissions were investigated. Three different stabilizer angles (45?, 60?, and a semicircle) were presented on an experimental bench to find the optimal stabilizer angle for stable combustion with reduced NOx emissions. As a result of the observation, it can be concluded that the combustion completeness of synthetic gas in burner devices depends not only on the angle of the stabilizer, but also on the coefficient of the incoming air, and this, in turn, affects the temperature level of the gases in the combustion zone.
Pathway of reducing CO2 emission and harmful exhaust gases in transport by using electric buses-the example of Belgrade
Authors: Misanovic Slobodan , Zivanovic Predrag , Stojanovic Katarina , Sofijanic Svetozar
Published: November 2024

The buses have an irreplaceable role in the public transport system,
regardless of city size. Buses powered by internal combustion engines
(diesel, CNG) are still the most common concept of city buses, but in the
last few years, the use of fully electric buses (E-buses) has been growing.
One of the reasons for the increasing use of electric buses is their
environmental advantages over conventional buses: zero emissions at the
local level (Tank-To-Wheel) emission, more favourable carbon dioxide (CO2)
emissions at the regional or national level (Well-To-Wheel), and higher
energy efficiency. The EKO1 line (Vukov Spomenik-Belvil) has operated in
Belgrade since 2016, with five full electric buses. The paper will present
the environmental aspects of using electric buses on line EKO1 compared to
diesel and CNG buses. The environmental aspects of E-buses were researched
through the effects of reducing the emission of harmful exhaust gases caused
by eliminating the use of diesel-powered or CNG-powered buses and
introducing E-buses. Within the ecological suitability of the using E-buses,
the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) that occurs indirectly during
electricity production was researched and a comparison was made with the
emissions of CO2 caused by the combustion of diesel fuel and CNG in buses
with conventional propulsion. The paper also examined the energy efficiency
of buses with different drive systems on the line EKO1, based on the
analyzed energy consumption. As a result of the analysis, the introduction
of electric buses on the EKO1 line was justified from the point of view of
improving the environment through the reduction of harmful gas emissions and
decarbonization as well as better energy efficiency.
Research on the staggered battery thermal management system based on air distribution pipes
Authors: Chen Jiayue , Li Guofu
Published: November 2024

Addressing the issues of temperature rise and inconsistent temperature
uniformity in traditional staggered air-cooled battery thermal management
systems, a novel cooling strategy based on air distribution pipes is
proposed. By utilizing these pipes, cooling air is better distributed
throughout the battery module, thereby compensating for the shortcomings of
traditional structures in terms of cooling air distribution. Meanwhile, by
taking advantage of the staggered arrangement, the problems of additional
volume and complex piping that are commonly caused by the use of air
distribution pipes are avoided, thus effectively making up for the
shortcomings of the two methods. The results demonstrate that this design
offers significant advantages over traditional structures. Based on this
foundation, an optimization analysis has been conducted on the structural
parameters of the air distribution device and those of the battery module.
The findings reveal that when the module's air outlet is positioned directly
above, with an outlet radius of 6.5 mm, a battery spacing of 2 mm, an air
distribution pipe outlet size of 5?10 mm2, and an angle between adjacent
outlets of the air pipe of 40?, the BTMS exhibits optimal temperature
performance. Specifically, Under the optimal configuration of structural
parameters, when the charge/discharge rate reaches 2C, the maximum
temperature of the battery module is 37.81?C the maximum temperature is
reduced by 2.47?C compared to the traditional structure, while the
temperature difference is decreased by 74.5%.
WAYS OF IMPROVING FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION DURING STUDENTS' PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Authors: Ivanova Inna
Published: November 2024

The article examines the issue of developing foreign language communicative competence of students as the primary goal of language learning in the context of professional training of future specialists. It is argued that the most relevant cognitive-linguistic, operational-linguistic and communicative competences for professionally oriented foreign language learning are the ones which enable the use of language as a means of obtaining professionally significant information through reading and participating in oral and written professional communication. The views of domestic and foreign scholars regarding the definition of foreign language communicative competence and its component structure are analyzed. All components of foreign language communicative competence are interrelated and interdependent, forming a complex, holistic, systematic, and structured entity. The process of foreign language learning should be aimed at the gradual cultivation of foreign language communicative competence components, using the most effective teaching forms, methods and tools. The forms, methods and tools for conducting productive classes are highlighted as those focused on activating cognitive activity, developing foreign language communicative competence, overcoming language, speech and socio-cultural communication difficulties. Attention is drawn to the expediency of using innovative teaching methods such as role-playing games, discussions, project-based methods, quests, as they are person-centered and create conditions for the enhancement of students' creative thinking and provide a good opportunity to acquire and apply foreign language knowledge due to the emergence of internal motivation. The research results in the context of future specialists' motivation to master foreign language communication skills and abilities are presented.
OFICINA DE PORCENTAGEM: EXPERIÊNCIA DE LICENCIANDOS EM MATEMÁTICA NA PRÁTICA DOCENTE
Authors: Silva Samuel Brito da , Souza Willian Fernando Santos , Batista João Antonio Assis de Santana , Miranda Jéssica Figuera Oliveira , Rodrigues Gabriel Angelo de Paula , Santos Keila Luana Freitas dos , Campos Yêdo Tarsys Amâncio
Published: November 2024

O termo porcentagem é comum em situações cotidianas, como descontos, juros financeiros e dados estatísticos. A matemática é vista como desinteressante pela maioria dos estudantes, resultando em um problema que prejudica um desempenho satisfatório como um todo e que influenciará seu rendimento futuro. Uma metodologia eficaz torna o estudo desta matéria relevante e cativante. Dominar esse conceito é essencial para a tomada de decisões financeiras informadas. Este relato descreve uma oficina de porcentagem destinada a licenciandos em Matemática, realizada com uma turma do 7º ano do ensino fundamental II em Alagoinhas-BA. A atividade incluiu um jogo com 38 fichas, sendo 30 com perguntas e 8 com instruções especiais, todas confeccionadas no software Canvas. Os problemas abordavam matemática financeira contextualizada. O educador deve compartilhar experiências de aprendizagem, promovendo discussões reflexivas que estimulem a autonomia e o senso crítico dos alunos, além de criar um ambiente de avaliação e diálogo contínuo.
INSPEÇÃO EM EDIFICAÇÕES VERTICAIS MULTIFAMILIARES: ANÁLISE DE MANIFESTAÇÕES PATOLÓGICAS CONFORME NORMA DE DESEMPENHO
Authors: Abreu Charles Roberto Santos de , Oliveira Cândida Tayná Gama de , Oliveira Layanne Martins de , Côrtes Marcella de Araújo Hardman , Fontes Gabriela Santos
Published: November 2024

O estudo aborda problemas comuns em sistemas construtivos focados naqueles que comprometem a segurança dos edifícios e a saúde dos ocupantes. A necessidade de boas práticas de manutenção, seguindo a NBR 15.575:2021, pode nortear qualquer inspeção predial; esta, está regulamentada por leis em várias cidades brasileiras sendo essencial para avaliar o estado de conservação e prevenir acidentes. A pesquisa utilizou uma parametrização de dados que subsidiou a elaboração de laudos de vistoria técnica em conformidade com a lei 2.765/1999 de Aracaju/SE; com isso, revelou-se que 50% das manifestações patológicas estão relacionadas a infiltrações no sistema de vedação e 78% desses casos apresentam baixo custo de manutenção. Esses dados destacam a importância de um planejamento de manutenção preventiva eficaz, capaz de evitar que problemas menores se agravem, onde a abordagem adotada permitiu, além de relatar as manifestações, recomendar ações de planejamento aos moradores, visando melhorar a relação custo-benefício e prolongar a vida útil dos imóveis.
A ASSOCIAÇÃO DE MEDIDAS PROTETIVAS DE URGÊNCIA COM PRÁTICAS RESTAURATIVAS PARA A INTERRUPÇÃO DO CICLO DE VIOLÊNCIA CONTRA A MULHER
Authors: Oliveira Donizete Alves de , Santana Selma Pereira de
Published: November 2024

A violência doméstica e familiar contra a mulher é um reflexo da cultura patriarcal e opressora que persiste ao longo da história. O feminicídio é frequentemente o desfecho de um ciclo progressivo de agressões, marcado por discussões, humilhações e outros atos de violência física e psicológica, seguidos de arrependimento por parte do agressor, e, logo depois, a repetição desse padrão, com crescente gravidade. O presente estudo justifica-se pela necessidade de associar intervenções mais adequadas e abrangentes às medidas protetivas de urgência já previstas pela Lei Maria da Penha (Lei 11.340/2006), com o intuito de interromper esse ciclo de violência de maneira mais eficaz. Os objetivos deste trabalho incluem: a realização de uma análise das medidas protetivas de urgência estabelecidas pela Lei Maria da Penha; a investigação das possibilidades de aplicação da Justiça Restaurativa e das práticas restaurativas no contexto da violência doméstica; e a distinção terminológica entre práticas restaurativas e Justiça Restaurativa. A metodologia baseia-se em pesquisa bibliográfica, englobando doutrinas especializadas, artigos científicos e dados estatísticos obtidos de fontes governamentais. Ao final, demonstra-se a relevância da associação entre práticas restaurativas e medidas protetivas tradicionais como uma estratégia eficaz para a interrupção do ciclo de violência.
How Does Supply Network Structure Influence Firms’ Financial Performance During Disruption?
Authors: Orenstein Penina , Zhang Rongrong
Published: November 2024

In a post pandemic world, supply chain mapping has become a key concern for almost any supply chain operation. A single focal supply chain network might have hundreds of suppliers including those that supply both goods and services. These increase exponentially as one traces the network downstream. Using a pair of networks from the auto industry (Ford and General Motors) as a basis for the analysis, we apply a data mining technique to filter for significant supply chain relationships in each of these networks over the period spanning 2018–2022. We then examine the structural metrics for each of these networks and compare these measures with applicable financial measures to elucidate how supply chain network structure affects financial performance. Our regression analyses reveal that supplier network structures significantly affect customers’ market value. Specifically, Tobin’s Q is negatively related to the number of suppliers they source from and the importance of the customer (e.g., Ford) to its suppliers, but it is positively associated with the tightness of supplier customer connection and the density of the network.
THE INFLUENCE OF VISIONARY LEADERSHIP AND TALENT MANAGEMENT ON UNIVERSITY PERFORMANCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING MEDIATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MUHAMMADIYAH IN EAST JAVA
Authors: Suyitno Suyitno , Suwitho Suwitho
Published: November 2024

Entering the era of competitive globalization, universities are required to improve their performance in order to produce quality and highly competitive graduates. This study aims to examine the influence of Visionary Leadership and Talent Management on Higher Education Performance, with Organizational Learning as a mediating variable. Using a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design, data was collected through a questionnaire from leaders and heads of decision-making sections at the University of Muhammadiyah in East Java totaling 100 respondents. Data analysis was carried out using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SMART PLS software. The findings show that Visionary Leadership has a significant positive effect on Higher Education Performance, but not significantly on Organizational Learning. On the contrary, Talent Management shows a significant influence both directly on Higher Education Performance and through Organizational Learning. The results of this study show that effective talent management strategies play an important role in improving university performance, both directly and through improving organizational learning. Although Visionary Leadership has a significant direct influence on performance, its influence through organizational learning is not significant in the context of this study. The implications of this study emphasize the need for universities to focus on talent development and retention and create a strong learning culture to achieve higher performance.
Does the frequency of hunting dogs’ activity influence their oxidative stress status subsequent to endurance?
Authors:   Croatian Health Insurance Fund, Osijek, Croatia, Parčetić Kostelac Ida , Bošković Ivica , Đidara Mislav , Florijančić Tihomir , Poljičak Milas Nina , Pavić Vulinović Mirela , Matijević Ana , Šperanda Marcela
Published: November 2024

Oxidative stress is implied in various pathological conditions in both humans and animals, and recent studies have suggested its role in performance, recovery, immunity, and health. This study’s objective was to investigate whether the higher frequency of activity by hunting dogs influences the oxidative stress indicators subsequent to endurance. The research involved forty-one hunting dogs, with equal representations of Alpine Brack Dachshund, Istrian Coarse-Haired Hound, and Posavina Hound. The dogs were categorized into higher frequency activity (n=22) and lower frequency activity (n=19) groups. Endurance was defined as a wild-boar hunt lasting for eight hours at an outside air temperature amounting to 10°C. Endurance had an impact on several parameters: an increased white blood cell count, neutrophils, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration values, but decreased values of eosinophils and lymphocytes. Non-enzymatic biochemical indicators revealed higher energy expenditure (decreased glucose, total protein, and albumin concentration), hemoconcentration (decreased iron concentration), and elevated enzyme activity (AST, ALT, ALP, and CK-MB) but lower catalase activity. In terms of activity frequency, enzyme biomarker activity showed significant differences. ALT activity in both low- and high-frequency activity canines was notably higher (P<0.05) post-endurance compared to pre-endurance levels. ALP activity was significantly higher (P<0.05) post intense physical activity in higher frequency activity canines, yet lower (P<0.05) in lower activity frequency canines compared to their pre-endurance status. In conclusion, both tested canine groups demonstrated notable signs of oxidative stress subsequent to endurance, without differences between activity frequencies.
Population structure and genetic diversity in males of the autochthonous Busha cattle in Croatia
Authors:   Department of Animal Breeding and Livestock Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, Piplica Aneta , Asti Vittoria , Ekert Kabalin Anamaria , Sušić Velimir , Maurić Maljković Maja , Vlahek Ivan , Ostović Mario , Čačić Mato , Menčik Sven
Published: November 2024

Busha is recognized as the most numerous autochthonous cattle breed in Croatia. In small populations, using the same sire repeatedly can increase inbreeding rates. This can lead to fewer high-quality, and high inbred breeding sires over time. Genealogical records of the Busha cattle breed registered from 1987 to 2022 were used to investigate the population structure and the genetic variability of the male individuals. The dataset included 10,411 animals, of which 3,962 were males. The average equivalent complete generation reached 2.92 in the total population and 3.05 in the reference population, when considering only living animals. The average inbreeding coefficient in the male population was 1.59%. Over the studied period, inbreeding rose to an average value of 2.07% in the last birth year cohort (2017-2022). The unequal contribution of the effective number of founders indicates the more frequent use of particular breeding sire lines. Nevertheless, despite the controlled inbreeding rate observed among breeding sires, and the absence of any evident population bottleneck, our study highlighted the need for breeding strategies to optimize the contribution of breeding animals in the next generations to ensure long-term conservation of the Busha cattle breed.
First finding of Macyella apodemi (Digenea, Pleurogenidae) in Russia
Authors:   Institute of Ecology of Volga River Basin RAS, Kirillova Nadezhda Yu. , Kirillov Alexander A. ,   Institute of Ecology of Volga River Basin RAS
Published: November 2024

This paper presents data on the trematode Macyella apodemi recorded for the first time in Russia. Three mature specimens have been found in the diverticula of the small intestine of Apodemus uralensis (Rodentia, Muridae) in the Mordovia State Nature Reserve (European Russia) in 2022. Here, a detailed morphological and morphometrical description of this digenean species is provided. Apodemus uralensis is noticed as a new host for Macyella apodemi.
Optimising Juniperus excelsa (Cupressaceae) germination for sustainable ecosystem restoration in the Prespa area (Western Macedonia, Greece)
Authors:   Democritus University of Thrace, Varsamis Georgios , Tsiftsis Spyros ,   Democritus University of Thrace, Koutseri Irene ,   Society for the Protection of Prespa, Merou Theodora ,   Democritus University of Thrace
Published: November 2024

In the Mediterranean Region, species of the genus Juniperus face conservation challenges due to human activities and climate change threats. Juniperus species are reported to present low regeneration rate, while their seeds often exhibit physical and physiological dormancy. Viability and germination of mature Juniperus excelsa seeds from population originating from the Prespa area (Florina, Greece), alongside with seedling survival were investigated to study the reproduction dynamic of species population known to represent a EU priority habitat type of limited distribution and with low regeneration rate. The seed cut test of an uncleaned seed lot revealed a high percentage of empty seeds (90.03%) and a low embryo viability (2%). Cleaned seeds were subjected to a total of 44 pretreatments, categorised into eight groups targeting physical and physiological dormancy, along with combinations of these techniques. Despite most treatments showing limited success in enhancing germination, three pretreatments exhibited promising results (germination between 22.22% and 39.40%). Subsequent germination tests involving these treatments in controlled chambers, as well as in field conditions, along with hydration-dehydration cycles, were conducted using newly collected seeds. Seed germination rates in controlled chambers remained low, suggesting a deep primary dormancy. Pretreated seeds, under controlled field conditions, passed two winter periods fully saturated, with 13 hydrating-dehydrating cycles in-between. Germination was maximised during the second year of the field experiment, reaching almost 100% after mechanical scarification for 6 sec., followed by immersion in 3% H2O2 for 2 h. However, seedling survival was low, reaching approximately 38.26%. The findings emphasise the challenges in germinating Juniperus excelsa seeds and highlight the importance of the optimised protocols for reforestation in order to conserve this habitat type.
Wolf-ungulate interactions within the context of wolf's main prey population decline in Central Russian Upland
Authors:   A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the RAS, Viricheva Anastasia O. , Litvinova Elena M. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University,   Kaluzhskie Zaseki State Nature Reserve, Chistopolova Maria D. ,   A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the RAS, Poyarkov Andrey D. ,   A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the RAS, Hernandez-Blanco Jose A. ,   A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the RAS
Published: November 2024

Canis lupus (hereinafter – wolf) is a top predator specialised on large ungulates. In a community of multiple ungulate species, carnivores may exhibit a preference for one. Due to the decreasing availability of preferred species, interactions between wolves and other ungulates can change. We conducted our research from 2014 to 2019, which included an abrupt decline in the population of the wolf’s main prey, Sus scrofa, in the Kaluzhskie Zaseki State Nature Reserve, Russia. We ascertained the wolf diet (scats content analysis) and evaluated preferences using Jacobs’ index. The proportion in the diet of two ungulate species, Capreolus capreolus and Alces alces, increased after the Sus scrofa population declined, but the main prey became a non-ungulate species, namely Castor fiber. Wolves did not hunt Bison bonasus, and changes in Sus scrofa populations did not affect interactions between them. The presence of this species in the wolf diet is negligible and related to scavenging. Wolves showed a strong preference for Sus scrofa after decreasing its abundance. Dynamic interactions estimated from camera-trap data, using the coefficient of sociality, partly confirmed with analysis of preferences but also depending on other factors. The coefficient of sociality showed attraction species hardly presented in the diet only in the peripheral part of the wolf home range, where ungulates more frequently encounter subadult wolves. The decreasing population of wolf’s main prey influenced interactions with other ungulates to some extent since wolves increased the proportion of them in their diet to substitute Sus scrofa. In the absence of Sus scrofa, wolves tend to prefer middle- and small-sized prey.
Requirements for the Concept of the Implementation of Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Preventing Corruption in the Public Sector
Authors: Strelcenoks Jaroslavs
Published: November 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have enormous potential for preventing corruption in the public sector. However, at present, the use of AI in the public sector is not regulated. Consequently, the article aims to propose concrete steps and actions for the implementation of AI technology in the public sector with a view to using this technology as a new tool to identify and prevent situations of corruption.

The author conducted a study of Latvian state and local government officials in different regions and positions throughout 2023. In the article, the author analyses the research data on officials’ experiences with AI, their expectations about the effectiveness of AI in preventing corruption, as well as their basic requirements for the concept of implementation of AI.

The author of the article proposes to create a basis for the legal environment for the use of AI and recommends adopting the guidelines of AI on the following basic ethical standards: the priority of human well-being; prohibition of harm at the initiative of the AI system; human control; compliance of design with law; prevention of covert manipulation of human behaviour; built-in security. In the article, the author recommends creating a special procedure for testing and further implementation of solutions of AI, bypassing redundant administrative procedures. In addition, the author recommends stimulating anti-corruption institutions and developing approaches to issues of civil liability for mistakes made by AI technology.
A significant increase in invasive Hemophilus influenzae infections among both outpatient and hospitalized patients in southeastern Poland
Authors: Szymanski Mateusz , Skiba Małgorzata Maria , Piasecka Małgorzata , Smoluchowski Krzysztof , Olender Alina
Published: November 2024

Haemophilus influenzae is an aerobic gram-negative bacillus that can colonize the upper respiratory tract in humans. However, it is rarely recognized as a cause of invasive infections in adults. We analyzed invasive H. influenzae infections in patients hospitalized at the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński Regional Specialist Hospital in Lublin (WSS) from January 1, 2022, to May 31, 2024. We observed a significantly higher number of invasive infections caused by this pathogen compared to the previous months analyzed (3 cases per month vs. 0.095 cases per month; p<0.05). Failure of empirical antibiotic therapy is often due to multidrug resistance of detected strains. The increasing trend of invasive H. influenzae infections is also reported by the National Reference Center for Bacterial Infections of the Central Nervous System.
The Relationship Between Economic Integration, Economic Growth and High Technology: Eurasian Economic Integration and Turkey
Authors: Çakmaklı Bahadır Murat
Published: November 2024

Subject and purpose of work

Economic integration is an extremely important institutional structure for countries in international trade, which is highly competitive, with the level of globalisation, innovation and communication technology.

Materials and methods

Economic integration, which leads to the formation of a resilient economic wall, such as risk sharing, increasing investment opportunities, free trade structure, technology transfer opportunities, common competitiveness against countries outside the union, began in the modern world with the Second World War, and examples began to be seen around the world in the 1990s when globalisation accelerated. The analysis was carried out using the Todo-Yamamoto method in the SPSS program.

Results

Due to its geopolitical position (both historical and geographical proximity to Europe, Asia and the Middle East), Turkey is in a more advantageous position than other countries in the world in terms of establishing or becoming economically integrated. However, Turkey’s history of economic integration has been rather unsuccessful. The fact that it has not made a sufficient contribution to the integration it has established or attempted to become a member of, and that it has become a unipolar rather than a multipolar integrator, means that it has not achieved sufficient efficiency in terms of international trade. For this reason, our study analyses Turkey’s relationship with Eurasian economic integration, with the idea that Turkey is striving for multipolar integration. In our study, the impact of the Eurasian Economic Integration’s foreign trade with Turkey on Turkey’s economic growth and exports of high-tech products was analysed with the Todo-Yamamoto Co-Integration Test in two periods, 2002-2015 and 2015-2022.

Conclusions

As a result of the analysis, it is found that Eurasian Economic Integration has a positive effect on Turkey’s economic growth and exports of high-tech products. In the light of the data obtained, it has been assessed that the expansion of economic integration relations with the EEE and the benefits to be derived from the membership relationship will contribute to both Turkey’s economic growth and its technological infrastructure.