bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Growth and Morpho-Stomatal Response of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) to Varying Water, Light, and Soil Conditions
Authors: Hernandez Jonathan Ogayon , Manese Leah Grace Abalos , Lalog Hazelyn Lacasa , Herradura Vrenissa Jane Valenzuela , Abasolo Willie Payawan , Maldia Lerma San Jose
Published: July 2023

This study investigated the stomatal responses of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) to varying water, light, and soil conditions to explain how the species acclimatize to the changes in growing conditions. Seedlings were subjected to different watering regimes (daily – CON, 2 days interval – W2, 3 days interval – W3), light intensities (high, moderate, low), and soil conditions (garden soil – GS, Mt Makiling soil – MAK, UP Land Grant soil – UPL). The biomass, stomatal density (SD), epidermal cell density (ECD), stomatal index (SI), stomatal aperture length (SAL), guard cell length (GCL), stomatal area (SA), and potential conductance index (PCI) were measured across treatments. Water and light treatments had significant effects, but soil treatment did not affect most of the parameters measured. CON and/or W2 and high light intensity resulted in a higher SD, SI, SAL, and GCL, which resulted in a higher PCI, compared with the other water and light treatments. Contrarily, W3-treated seedlings had lower SD but significantly lower SAL, GCL, PCI, and aboveground biomass, compared to CON and W2-treated ones. Biomass allocation to root was also significantly higher in W3-treated seedlings. Therefore, kenaf seedlings exhibited a degree of stomatal plasticity in response to contrasting water, light, and soil conditions.
Keywords: biomass allocation, potential conductance index, shade tolerance, stomatal index, water stress
Analysis of the position of socio-humanitarian journals on the Science Index: old vs new
Authors: Blaginin V. A. , Sokolova E. V.
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to assess the extent to which the new methodology of calculating the Science Index integral index for scientific journals influences the change in the position of Russian socio-humanities journals indexed in the Web of Science and/or Scopus international databases, relative to past results and trends. These journals are chosen as the object of analysis due to the fact that the Science Index calculation is now performed according to the new methodology with normalization according to the RSCI core. The authors focus on the positioning of socio-humanitarian journals within the national publishing competition, taking into account theoretically possible and actual changes in scientometric indicators in dynamics.

The study is based on the data of the analysis of publication activity of more than 130 Russian journals presented on the elibrary.ru platform from 2012–2021 before and after the change in the methodology of Science Index integral index calculation and subsequent recalculation. In the course of the study, the journals were ranked according to both the current 2021 indicators before and after the change in calculation methodology, and the retrospective indicators predicted using three time-series forecasting methods (ARIMA, nnetar and ETS) before and after the change in calculation methodology. The results of this study form an idea of the “attention demanding” impact of the implementation of the new Science Index calculation methodology, which significantly limits the number of journals considered for citation calculation, on the positions of individual publications and scientific fields and changes in the balance of the Russian scientific world as a whole.
Contemporary Arabic and English Idioms: Translating Difficulties and Strategies
Authors:   Department of Translation, Cihan University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Zannrni Imadin , Hamza Hema ,   Department of English Language, Raparin University, Kurdistan Region – Iraq, Shareef Laila ,   Department of Business Administration, Cihan University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Published: July 2023

Translation is prospering in Iraq in general and people have become more interested in translation due to the fact that Translation is a primary way of communication. Also, Translation has been a good business recently. Idioms are culturally specific and contain several cultural characteristics, translating idioms is difficult. The goal of this study is to have better understand the challenges faced by Translation Iraqi undergraduates while translating idioms. The researchers conducted a test to determine the problems and difficulties. 60 senior students from University of Mosul and Cihan University-Erbil in Iraq participated in the test most of them were females. The study concludes that incorrect translation resulted from lack of understanding the culture, the misuse of idioms dictionaries, and the lack of equivalence.
Thematic Roles-Based Translation in MT Systems
Authors:   Department of English, The Higher Technological Institute, 10th of Ramadan city, Egypt, Frere Lamia
Published: July 2023

The main purpose of this paper is to identify a particular thematic roles inventory that can improve the product of machine translation systems. Thematic role relations are among the semantic relations that can disambiguate the meaning of a considerable number of lexical items. Some verbs, for instance, are ambiguous for MT systems and hence are not accurately translated. The meaning of such verbs can be disambiguated by identifying the thematic role relations of their predicates. For example, ‘to express’ has two different meanings depending on its thematic role relations of its Predicate. When the verb assigns Patient  for its Object, it means ‘to squeeze out’, e.g., ‘Italians express coffee”. When it assigns Theme  or  for its Object, it has the meaning of ‘sending by rapid transport’, e.g., ‘She expressed the letter to Florida’. The present research will focus only on a group of English verbs that convey a variety of meanings. It will show several problems in the translation of sample verbs due to the lack of thematic roles in the core of the system. The implementation is made on three MT systems: Al Wafi, Sakhr and Google. They all produce incorrect translations of the sample verbs. A suggested translation is proposed for each verb after analyzing its thematic roles and selectional restrictions.
PELATIHAN EKONOMI SYARIAH BAGI KOPERASI DAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL MENENGAH (UMKM) DI KOTA LHOKSEUMAWE
Authors: . Aryati
Published: July 2023

Abstract : Training For Islamic Economic Cooperation And Micro Small Medium (Smes) In Kota Lhokseumawe. Community service aims to improve the knowledge, insight, and understanding of the nature and basic economic concepts of sharia, Islamic economic financing products and how its application. This activity uses lectures, question and answer, discussion, presentations and mentoring. Based on the evaluation, the results achieved are: (1) capable of increasing the knowledge and understanding of the managers of cooperatives and SMEs about the nature and basic economic concepts of sharia; (2) the growing awareness of participants about the importance of applying the basic principles of operating in accordance with Islamic economic perspective; (3) has clarified financing products sharia economic and operational mechanism as well as sharing distribution by sharia; (4) the growing partnership between the participants based on the principles of Islamic economics.   Keywords : Islamic Economics, Cooperative, Micro business Abstrak : Pelatihan   Ekonomi   Syariah   Bagi Koperasi Dan Usaha Mikro Kecil  Menengah  (UMKM) Di Kota Lhokseumawe. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, wawasan, dan  pemahaman mengenai  hakikat dan konsep dasar ekonomi syariah, produk pembiayaan ekonomi  syariah serta cara penerapannya. Kegiatan ini menggunakan metode ceramah, tanya jawab, diskusi, presentasi serta pendampingan. Berdasarkan evaluasi, hasil yang dicapai adalah: (1) mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan, dan pemahaman para pengurus koperasi dan UMKM tentang  hakikat dan konsep dasar ekonomi syariah; (2) tumbuhnya kesadaran peserta tentang pentingnya menerapkan prinsip dasar operasional sesuai dengan perspektif ekonomi Islam; (3) telah memperjelas produk-produk pembiayaan ekonomi syariah dan mekanisme operasional serta distribusi bagi hasil secara syariah; (4) tumbuhnya kemitraan antara para peserta yang berlandaskan  pada  prinsip ekonomi Islam.   Kata Kunci: Ekonomi Syariah, Koperasi, Usaha Mikro
BELAJAR MENURUT PERSPEKTIF AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Rijal Fakhrul
Published: July 2023

Abstract :  Learning Perspective Qur'an. The research objective was to describe the perspective of learning the Qur'an. Data were collected and analyzed descriptively. Discussion of research shows that it is understood that Islam actually pay attention to the importance of science as well as the urgency of studying the science. It is widely discussed in the al-Quran and al-Hadith. Even in the teaching of Islam is believed that, the learner will have the knowledge that will be useful for the sake of living in the world, as well as the provision for success in life in the hereafter. Keywords : Learning, Perspective Qur'an Abstrak : Belajar Menurut Perspektif Al-Qur’an. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mendeskripsikan belajar menurut perspektif Al-Qur’an. Data dikumpulkan dan dianalisis secara deskriptif. Pembahasan dalam penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dapat dipahami bahwa Islam benar-benar memperhatikan pentingnya ilmu pengetahuan serta urgensi mempelajari ilmu pengetahuan tersebut. Hal ini banyak dibicarakan di dalam al-Qur’an dan al-Hadith. Bahkan di dalam ajaran Islam diyakini bahwasanya, orang yang belajar akan memiliki ilmu yang nantinya akan berguna untuk kepentingan hidup di dunia, serta bekal untuk keberhasilan hidup di akhirat kelak. Kata kunci : Belajar, Perspektif Al-Qur’an
Photogrammetry Workflow for Obtaining Low-polygon 3D Models Using Free Software
Authors:   Institute of New Imaging Technologies, Universitat Jaume I, Spain, Castello de la Plana, Romero Ricardo Pardo , Quintana Inmaculada Remolar ,   Institute of New Imaging Technologies, Universitat Jaume I, Spain, Castello de la Plana
Published: July 2023

This paper proposes a workflow for inexperienced designers to create low-poly 3D models using free software. It addresses the problem of the complexity generated by photogrammetry. The solution aims to enable independent developers to create realistic assets at cheap cost. It eliminates the need for experienced 3D artists or expensive commercial solutions.
Real-Time Visual Analytics for Remote Monitoring of Patient’s Health
Authors:   Centre d’études doctorales Télécoms et Technologies de l’Information (CEDOC-2TI), INPT, Av.Allal Alfassi,Rabat, Morocco, Boumrah Maryam , Garbaya Samir ,   Laboratoire END-ICAP, INSERM UMR1179, Arts et Metiers Institute of Technology, CNAM, LIFSE, HESAM University, F-75013, Radgui Amina ,   Centre d’études doctorales Télécoms et Technologies de l’Information (CEDOC-2TI), INPT, Av.Allal Alfassi,Rabat, Morocco
Published: July 2023

The recent proliferation of advanced data collection technologies for Patient Generated Health Data (PGHD) has made remote health monitoring more accessible. However, the complex nature of the big volume of medical generated data presents a significant challenge for traditional patient monitoring approaches, impeding the effective extraction of useful information. In this context, it is imperative to develop a robust and cost-effective framework that provides the scalability and deals with the heterogeneity of PGHD in real-time. Such a system could serve as a reference and would guide future research for monitoring patient undergoing a treatment at home conditions. This study presents a real-time visual analytics framework offering insightful visual representations of the multimodal big data. The proposed system was designed following the principles of User Centered Design (UCD) to ensure that it meets the needs and expectations of medical practitioners. The usability of this framework was evaluated by its application to the visualization of kinematic data of the upper limbs’ movement of patients during neuromotor rehabilitation exercises.
Considering phrasal verbs and collocations for ESL vocabulary teaching
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA Sabah Branch, Kota Kinabalu Campus, Chai Brandon An Weng
Published: July 2023

Words have a habit of appearing in recurrent patterns. These recurring patterns may take the form of phrasal verbs, collocations, and other multi-word expressions (MWEs). Since these patterns constantly re-occur in both speech and writing, it would seem prudent to teach vocabulary to ESL learners in the manner in which words actually present themselves: in typical chunks. A common example of such a chunk would be “to deal with the problem”, in which “deal with” and “problem” are collocates. This paper contains three sections. The first examines what phrasal verbs and collocates are in the first place, and why they are particularly important for learners. The second part is a review of recent studies that support the teaching of MWEs and chunking pedagogy. This paper concludes by discussing the potential of incorporating chunking pedagogy in one’s own ESL vocabulary teaching.
Preliminary phytochemical evaluation and vitamin C content of tolidus (hornstedtia havilandii K. Schum) from Sabah
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA Sabah Branch, Kota Kinabalu Campus, MARTANG NUR SYAFIQAH , MAJITOL NADIA ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Branch, Shah Alam Campus, JASNIE FARNIDAH ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA Sabah Branch, Kota Kinabalu Campus, LO CHOR WAI ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA Sabah Branch, Kota Kinabalu Campus
Published: July 2023

Most of the plants in the ginger family Zingeberaceae are well-known for their medicinal properties. However, the genus Hornstedtia found in Sabah is less reported. This research aims to investigate the phytochemical constituent and vitamin C content of a fruit, locally known as the Tolidus fruit in Sabah. The dried fruit sample was extracted using three solvents which were water, ethanol and methanol. The phytochemical constituents were determined using standard Colour Test for the presence of alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin and tannin. Then, the content of Vitamin C was determined using the standard Colorimetric Titration and ascorbic acid as standard. The phytochemical evaluation revealed that all three targeted constituents were present in all extracts except for the alkaloid. The vitamin C content was determined in both dried and fresh sample of fruits, where 52.84 mg was quantified in the fresh fruit aqueous extract and 23.93 mg in the dried fruit aqueous extract respectively. These results are comparable to the content of vitamin C in orange and lime fruits. The phytochemical evaluation and vitamin C content of Tolidus suggested the potential of this underutilised fruit to be the natural and affordable source of vitamin C. Additionally, may protect the body against harmful free radicals. However, further analysis is needed to determine other constructive natural contents and evaluate the efficacy of this fruit as a natural source of antioxidant.
Vessel Energy Requirement Prediction from Acceleration Stage Towing Tests on Scale Models
Authors: Wrzask Klaudia
Published: July 2023

One of the most crucial tasks for naval architects is computing the energy required to meet the ship’s operational needs. When predicting a ship’s energy requirements, a series of hull resistance tests on a scale model vessel is carried out in constant speed stages, while the acceleration stage measurements are ignored. Another important factor in seakeeping analysis is the ship’s hydrodynamic added mass. The second law of dynamics states that all this valuable information, that is, the dependence of the hull resistance on the vessel’s speed and the added mass, is accessible from just one acceleration stage towing test done up to the maximum speed. Therefore, the acceleration stage, often overlooked in traditional towing experiments, can be a valuable source of information. For this reason, this work aims to generalise Froude’s scaling procedure to full-scale vessels for the accelerated stage towing tests.
The Development of Human Resources Data Management Application at PT. Anugrah Laut Indonesia
Authors: Ananda Dahliar , Hidayati Hetti , Cahyana Cahyana
Published: July 2023

Human Resources and employees are an important part of the continuity of a company. Employee data management is crucial for a company. Misconduct in managing it could lead to data inconsistency that may cause loss for the company. Previously, ALI Seafood use only office applications to make a simple record of the employee data raising some difficulties in managing the data. These difficulties such as human errors, low capability of the operator, loss of employee data, or errors in real-time data sharing. Centralized Information Technology (IT) system can assist a company in carrying out the process of managing employees, not only to overcome the difficulties above but also in carrying out the process of compiling information that is useful in making strategic decisions for company owners. This research carries out the process of analysis, design, and development of a web-based application and has been fully utilized at ALI Seafood. The main features of the application include managing the organization structure, employment data, attendance, payroll, and application management access. ALI Seafood HR application developed using Laravel framework and MySQL database.
Desafios educacionais de alunos com transtorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividade (TDAH) da região sul do Brasil
Authors: Cheffer Maycon Hoffmann , Queiroz Jessika Francis Melo , Campos Terezinha Aparecida , Rios Cátia , Vieira Maria Patricia Sanini , Weizemann Luana Patricia , Zangalli Simone Neves Soares , Sabino Jean Cláudio , Higarashi Ieda Harumi
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: Abordar os desafios educacionais enfrentados por alunos diagnosticados com Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH), na região sul do Brasil. Métodos: Trata-se de uma   pesquisa qualitativa que empregou entrevistas semiestruturadas com 32 participantes, incluindo mães, professores e equipe pedagógica, no ano de 2022. Resultados: Os resultados obtidos identificaram os sintomas do TDAH, tais como falta de concentração, inquietude, agitação, dificuldades de memória e coordenação motora prejudicada em educandos. Além disso, ressaltaram a importância do ambiente escolar na detecção desse tipo de transtorno, assim como a relevância da comunicação entre a equipe pedagógica, pais e profissionais da saúde para encaminhamento, diagnóstico e cuidado efetivo no tratamento e suporte educacional dos alunos com TDAH. Conclusão: Com isso, a pesquisa contribui para a reflexão acerca das práticas multidisciplinares no ambiente educacional, bem como a construção de um espaço mais inclusivo e igualitário para o desenvolvimento social e acadêmico dos estudantes com TDAH.
Statistical indicators system characterizing state and course of modernization process as a factor of housing and public utility services system in regional development
Authors: Mutolapov R. Kh.
Published: July 2023

The article presents a study on the designed and proposed statistical indicators assessment that characterize the current state of the housing and public utility services system as a modernization factor in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The indicators affecting the process of innovative development as a factor of the system’s regional development have been evaluated. The analysis of scientific literature of domestic and foreign researchers studying the problem of the development in the context of the negative impact of pandemic and sanctions on the country’s economy has been presented. The main economic and designed indicators of the development have been evaluated. The results of the study conclude that the transformation of regional management on the development of housing and public utility services system should be further researched. The strategies for organizing such activities have been proposed.
Prospects and problems of creating the Eurasian economic union (EAEU) countries single electricity market
Authors: Flaksman A. S.
Published: July 2023

The article studies the advantages of creating a single energy market for Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The member states’ national electricity markets have been analyzed in terms of the degree of their liberalization and creation of prerequisites for competitive relations formation in the field of electricity trade. According to the results of the analysis, Belarus has a high degree of monopolization of the electricity market represented by a vertically integrated company, while in other countries monopolistic and competitive activities are separated. The export potential of the EAEU countries has been analyzed. The study reveals that Russia has the predominant export potential, Belarus is quite self-balanced, Armenia has no ties with other members of the Big Five, and Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are potential importers of electricity. In addition, four blocks of problems that need to be solved for formation of a single electric energy market have been highlighted and the mechanisms currently being implemented considered.
Financial support for the development of the northern territories of the country
Authors: Prokhorov V. V. , Rozhnov I. P. , Erygin Yu. V.
Published: July 2023

This article studies the issues related to the economic development of the Lower Angara region located in Krasnoyarsk Territory, analyzes the state programs for the development of the Soviet and post-Soviet era territory, and makes an attempt to determine the reasons for the unsuccessful implementation of it. Based on the conclusions made, a new approach to the socio-economic development of the area has been proposed. It consists in the application of a number of specialized industrial clusters on the territory. It is proposed to use bond financing for the financial basis of its formation. To substantiate it, the analysis of the current state of the national bond market in terms of volumes of issuance, maturity has been made and segments of the corporate bond market in the country have been considered. It is suggested that the use of an appropriate financial infrastructure would make the bond financing mechanism operation more effective.
Ethnic identity features in convicted migrants with recidivist behavior: development of tolerance among convicted migrants to other ethnic groups
Authors: Dzhumabaev O. S. , Iontseva M. V.
Published: July 2023

By the end of adolescence, a person develops ethnic identity that affects their future destiny. The purpose of the study is to analyze formation of ethnic identity features in convicted migrants and development of tolerance among them. In the process of work theoretical research methods have been used. The presence of personal attitudes determines future actions that may be criminal. The increase in the number of convicted migrants who commit crimes repeatedly is characterized by criminalization degree presence, as well as personal and behavioral traits. Ethnic identity in this case has a cognitive component based on criminogenic for a certain benefit. The peculiarities of recidivism manifestation include existence of certain dependencies that link the increase in the severity and rate of crimes committed and increase in the number of convictions, which leads to an increase in recidivism as a result of an increase in crime. The development of tolerance among convicted migrants requires development and implementation of measures aimed at reducing aggression and accepting diversity of culture of other ethnic groups.
Standardization of project management in the context of digitalization
Authors: Pirumov S. S. , Soklakova I. V. , Soklakov I. E.
Published: July 2023

The article discusses new Project Management Institute standards for a project team’s interaction with stakeholders during value-added product creation project development. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the main advantages of the standard and its use in Russia. General scientific methods and systematic and integrated approaches have been used. The novelty of the research is to substantiate the impact of digital technologies on the project management process in various fields of activity that fundamentally changes the approach to product development and to understanding customer’s and stakeholders’ requirements. The timeliness and necessity of using standardization and digitalization methods in order to improve project execution quality using a single database has been shown. The study concludes that access to the database significantly increases the potential of project teams working with projects of high uncertainty by adapting them to customer requirements when developing a product with added value. The results obtained of new standards implementation have been tested in VLIBOR Systems LLC. Conclusions on interaction change with stakeholders that increased the team members’ confidence in the correctness of their actions have been made. It has contributed to team building, increased adaptability and emotional component to achieve success.
Formation of mechanisms for sustainable development of industrial enterprises on the example of the power industry
Authors: Lebedev V. V.
Published: July 2023

The scientific novelty of the study consists in identifying necessary mechanisms for sustainable development of industrial enterprises. Nowadays the industry have set to create balanced growth to solve modern global challenges. It also takes measures to ensure energy security and maintains stable flows of finance and capital with stability of investment activity. The purpose of the study is to determine the formation of mechanisms for the sustainable development of industrial enterprises. Based on the results, a special System of management has been created by redesigning the process of implementing an investment project. Its boundaries can be extended to manage the full life cycle of an investment project from an idea to summarizing the project in terms of its payback and other performance indicators.
Development of “green” and organic production in dairy cattle breeding
Authors: Ovsyanko L. A. , Pyzhikova N. I. , Fedorova M. A.
Published: July 2023

The problem of creating environmentally friendly products has become particularly relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic from the standpoint of ensuring the health of the nation as well as from the point of view of increasing the competitiveness and efficiency of agricultural enterprises. Special attention should be paid to the issues of regulation and justification of the principles of building “green” and organic production that currently remain unsolved. The purpose of this study is to justify the priority of technological development in the agricultural sector of the economy by comparing development trends in the global and domestic market of organic products considering the analysis of the formation of the legislative framework in this area of activity as well as identifying industry principles of the typical for dairy cattle breeding production. The methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison, and generalization were used in the article. The results of the study can serve as a basis for the sustainable development of “green” and organic production, both in dairy cattle breeding and other sectors of agriculture as well as basis for the development of federal and regional programs for the organic market growth in the Russian Federation.
Multi-type Electronic Interactions in Precursor Solutions of Molecular Doped P3HT Polymer
Authors: Tiwari Vandana , Li Xin , Li Zheng , Jacobs Ian , Duan Hong-Guang , Sirringhaus Henning , Miller R. J. Dwayne , Jha Ajay
Published: July 2023

Spin casting of molecular doped polymer solution mixtures is one of the commonly used methods to obtain conductive organic semiconductor films. In spin-casted films, electronic interaction among the dopant and polymer is one of the crucial factors that dictate the doping efficiency. Here, we investigate excitonic couplings using ultrafast two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy to examine the different types of electronic interaction in ion pairs of the prototype F4TCNQ doped P3HT polymer system in precursor solution mixture for spin-casting. Off-diagonal peaks in 2D spectra clearly establish the excitonic coupling between P3HT+ and F4TCNQ− ions in solution. The observed excitonic coupling is the direct manifestation of Coulombic interaction amongst the ion-pair. The excited state lifetime of F4TCNQ− in ion-pairs shows biexponential decay: 30 fs and 200 fs, which hints towards the presence of heterogeneous population with different interaction strengths. To examine the nature of these different types of interactions in solution mixture, we study the system using molecular dynamics simulations on a fully solvated model employing the generalized Amber force field. We retrieve three dominant interaction modes of F4TCNQ anions with P3HT: side-chain, π-stack and slipped stack. To quantify these interactions, we complement our studies with electronic structure calculations, which reveal the excitonic coupling strengths of: ∼75 cm−1 for side-chain, ∼150 cm−1 for π-π-stack, and ∼69 cm−1 for slipped stack. These various interaction modes provide information on the key geometries of the seed structures in precursor solution mixtures, which may determine the final structures in spin-casted films. The insights gained from our study may guide new strategies to control and ultimately tune the Coulomb interactions in polymer-dopant solutions.
Analyzing the Link Between Government Budget Expenditures and Economic Growth: A Case Study of Uzbekistan’s Experience
Authors: Akmal Allakuliev , Fayzullokh Sattoriy
Published: July 2023

Purpose: This study aims to examine the relationship between government spending and economic growth in Uzbekistan using quarterly data from 2000 to 2020. Specifically, it investigates the short and long-term causal links between GDP and government budget expenditures through the utilization of the Engle-Granger Cointegration and Error Correction Model (ECM).
 
Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework of this study draws on the principles of Keynesian economics and Wagner's Law. Keynesian economics posits that increased government spending can stimulate economic growth, particularly during periods of economic downturns. In the context of this study, it suggests that higher government budget expenditures contribute to GDP growth in Uzbekistan. Wagner's Law, on the other hand, postulates that as an economy expands, the functions and size of the government also grow.
 
Methodology: The study utilizes the Engle-Granger Cointegration and ECM to analyze the relationship between GDP and government budget expenditures in Uzbekistan. Statistical tests, such as p-values, R-squared, adjusted R-squared, and Durbin-Watson statistic, are employed to evaluate the significance and goodness-of-fit of the models.
 
Findings: The results indicate a positive correlation between government spending and GDP. A 1% increase in government budget expenditures corresponds to a 0.50% increase in GDP, while holding other factors constant. The relationship is statistically significant at the 1% level. The ECM reveals significant error correction terms for both variables, suggesting a correction towards the long-term equilibrium.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: These findings imply that increased government spending can contribute to economic growth in Uzbekistan. The results support the principles of Keynesian economics, which advocate for fiscal stimulus during economic downturns. Additionally, the study aligns with Wagner's Law, indicating that as the economy grows, the size and functions of the government also expand. Policymakers can utilize these findings to inform decisions regarding government budget allocations and economic development strategies.
 
Originality/Value: This study provides empirical evidence on the relationship between government budget expenditures and economic growth in Uzbekistan. The utilization of the Engle-Granger Cointegration and ECM models enhances the understanding of the dynamics and long-term equilibrium between GDP and government spending. The findings contribute to the existing literature on fiscal policy and economic growth in emerging economies.
The Impact of Human Resources Practices on Organizational Performance: Mediating Role of Supply Chain Operational Performance Among Pakistani Smes
Authors: Shahzadi Sidra , Samikon Siti Aida , Shahzad Imran Ahmed , Shahzadi Yusra
Published: July 2023

Purpose: The primary aim of this quantitative study was to test the impact of the cultural capabilities and training & Development on Organizational Performance of Pakistani SMEs. In order to achieve the goals of the study, literature review has been done; tools and seven hypotheses were developed.

 

Methodology: data have been collected through structured self-administered questionnaire adopted and adapted from the earlier similar studies.  Based on 62 itemized survey, data have been collected from 379 Pakistani SMEs situated in ten cities. A pilot study was conducted and data analysis techniques as; Descriptive, Pearson Correlation, Regression, Convergent Validity, Discriminate validity, Composite reliability, Partial Least Square through Structural Educational Modeling, are employed to check the reliability, validity of model fitness and testing the hypotheses.  

 

Conclusion: Study methodologies can include structural equation modelling and enhanced monitoring of supply chain management as well facilitating to their success can be resulted from the continued research in this area, as well as application of the model to different enterprises and situations.

 

Implications: This study provided guidance and controlling panel for the Small and Medium Enterprises Authority (SMEs) of Pakistani government at first place as it advises either SMEDA should pay attention to modernize SMEs with the help of technology and influence performance of industry. Future study may employ other methodologies to evaluate and confirm the currently presented casual links.
The Arab East: Civil Aviation in the Light of Modern Challenges
Authors: Isaev V. A. , Filonik A. O.
Published: July 2023

The article analyzes the features of the development of civil aviation in the Arab East with an emphasis on the beginning of the current century, as the most important period in the life of the Arab nations, on the one hand the time when they suffered huge losses as a result of the global financial crisis, the drama of the Arab Spring, the wars on terrorism, the pandemic and other circumstances, and on the other — t he time when they managed to accumulate colossal oil revenues, which were invested in economic construction and especially in infrastructure, including its aviation part. The article is built around a description of the contrasts between Arabian oil exporters and the Arab outsiders, whose difference in growth potentials is exacerbated by the pitfalls and traps of the so-called catch-up development. This model a priori puts weak facilities at a disadvantage, since less wealthy countries experience the greatest difficulties in overcoming problems and challenges across the entire range of socio-economic development topics compared to those that form the basis of infrastructure construction, including the aviation services industry. The article emphasizes that the reduction of the gap in terms of the maturity of transport and logistics connectivity in the region, along with other advances and developments in the field of transport arrangement of the Middle East and North African economic space, could potentially in the future create conditions for a more representative presence of the Arab nations in the system of world economic ties, and at the shorter-range stages of growth it will more fully ensure the current and ongoing tasks and objectives of regional intersectoral and intra-economic connectivity in the interests of integration.
EFFICIENCY OF INDUSTRIAL CROSSING OF THE MAIN BREEDS OF SHEEP IN RUSSIA WITH RAMS OF DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS OF PRODUCTIVITY
Authors:   Timirâzevskaâ selʹskohozâjstvennaâ akademiâ, EROKHIN A.I.
Published: July 2023

The article assesses the effectiveness of industrial crossing of the main breeds of sheep in Russia with rams of diff erent productivity directions: long-haired and short-haired meat-wool, precocious meat, multiple and meat-lard breeds
LIVING TRACES OF HISTORY – PORTUGUESE APPROACH TO CONSERVATION ON THE EXAMPLE OF RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS IN LISBON
Authors: Doroz-Turek Małgorzata
Published: July 2023

The article addresses the issue of the Portuguese conservation approach to religious buildings in Lisbon that have been damaged by cataclysms. The aim is to show approach to both preserving the original substance and changing the function of the sacral building. After the tragic destruction of Lisbon in the mid-18th century was followed by the use of the ruins of the Carmelite monastery church, Convento do Carmo, for adaptation into the Archaeological Museum. Church of the Nossa Senhora da Conceição Velha, also acts as a remnant of historic events. The Church of St Dominic is also an example of atypical conservation and restoration. Another one is the adaptation the São Julião church on the Museum of the Bank of Portugal. That projects are examples of pioneering conservation activities conceived as a result of the conservation practice of Portuguese architects.
Post-COVID neurocognitive disorders
Authors: Sapronenkova O. A. , Shirokov E. A.
Published: July 2023

The article discusses the causes and mechanisms of cognitive disorders in patients who have recovered from COVID-19. A review of scientific publications in recent years has shown that the impairment of central nervous system function is one of the key features of coronavirus infection. Post-COVID neurological syndrome is observed in most patients. The authors have summarized data on the penetration of viruses into brain structures and studied the leading mechanisms of nervous system damage associated with viral infection. Promising directions for the prevention and treatment of neurocognitive disorders associated with past coronavirus infection are proposed.
Strategi Pemasaran Konvensional Travel Agent Nagra Tour Dalam Mempertahankan Eksistensi di Era Digitalisasi
Authors: Utami Nurillah Sukma , Valentine Wulan Angel , Yuaniarni Dwi , Nursyahnas Widya Utami Nursyahnas , Kheedija Nayla
Published: July 2023

This research focuses on the Conventional Marketing Strategy of Travel Agent Nagra Tour in Maintaining Existence in the Digitalization Era. Researchers found the phenomenon of tourism which began to penetrate into the digital era through various means platforms, especially in carrying out digital marketing, there is a shift in existence between conventional media and digital media in the field of tourism marketing, one of which is in the tourism sector travel agent as a travel agency that carries out conventional marketing strategies that must compete with a travel agent who takes advantage platform digital. This study aims to determine the conventional marketing strategy implemented by travel agent Nagra Tour in maintaining its existence in the digitalization era. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The theory used is SWOT analysis according to Rangkuti (2016: 10) which consists of four indicators, namely strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat. The research results obtained from this study are the implementation of conventional marketing strategies carried out by travel agent Nagra Tour can compete in the digitalization era and can maintain its existence even though there are many of them travel agents who have undergone digital transformation. This includes the strategies implemented by travel agent Nagra Tour, namely prioritizing good service and performance so that a positive impression arises on service users travel agent Nagra Tour, which then recommends to the public to use the services of travel agent Nagra Tour, therefore one conventional marketing strategy is word of mouth (WOM) plays an important role in maintaining existence travel agent Nagra Tour.
TÜRKİYE’NİN PROGRAM BÜTÇESİNİN SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR KALKINMA AMAÇLARINA UYUMU
Authors: YİĞİT ŞAKAR Ayşe , AYDIN Emrullah
Published: July 2023

Devletlerin ulaşmak istedikleri amaçların somutlaştığı metinler bütçelerdir. Bu özelliğiyle bütçeler; devletlerin yönetimsel, ekonomik ve çevresel açıdan sürdürülebilirliği sağlamak için nasıl bir yol izleyecekleri hakkında ipucu verir. Birleşmiş Milletler tarafından “kimseyi geride bırakmamak” hedefiyle ortaya konulan Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları, 2015-2030 yılları arasında gerçekleştirilmek üzere 193 ülke tarafından kabul edilmiştir. Türkiye de bu ülkeler arasında yer almaktadır. Çalışmamızda 2020 yılı itibariyle yürürlüğe giren program bütçenin Birleşmiş Milletler Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçlarına (SKA) ne ölçüde hizmet ettiğinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda 17 SKA ile 67 bütçe programı eşleştirilmiş ve bütçeden hangi SKA’ya ne kadar pay ayrıldığı ortaya konulmuştur. Türkiye 2021 yılında SKA endeksinde 163 ülke arasında 71. Sırada yer almıştır. Çalışma neticesinde Türkiye’nin bazı SKA’ları gerçekleştirmek için bütçeden yeterli kaynağı ayıramadığı tespit edilmiştir. Önümüzdeki süreçte bütçe programlarının SKA doğrultusunda hazırlanmasıyla Türkiye’nin hem SKA endeksinde hızla yükselebileceği hem de yeni bütçe sisteminin sürdürülebilir kalkınma odaklı bir yapıya bürünebileceği değerlendirilmektedir.
ОПЫТ ВАЛИДАЦИИ МОДЕЛЕЙ ТУРБУЛЕНТНОГО ГОРЕНИЯ КЛАССА PASR И ПЛАНЫ РАЗВИТИЯ ЭТИХ МОДЕЛЕЙ ПРИМЕНИТЕЛЬНО К КАМЕРАМ СГОРАНИЯ ГАЗОТУРБИННЫХУСТАНОВОК
Authors:   Московский физико-технический институт (МФТИ), БАЛАБАНОВ Р.А. ,   Центральный аэрогидродинамический институт (ЦАГИ), ВЛАСЕНКО В.В. ,   Московский физико-технический институт (МФТИ),   Центральный аэрогидродинамический институт (ЦАГИ), ШИРЯЕВА А.А. ,   Центральный аэрогидродинамический институт (ЦАГИ)
Published: July 2023

Представлены результаты применения моделей турбулентного горения класса PaSR (Partially Stirred Reactor) к численному моделированию эксперимента P. Magre et al . (ONERA). В эксперименте рассматривалось дозвуковое течение с горением предварительно перемешанной метановоздушной смеси в модельном канале с уступом. Показано, что применение модели EPaSR (Extended PaSR) в сочетании с учетом охлаждения стенок канала и обусловленного тепловыделением изменения интенсивности турбулентного переноса тепла и массы позволяет дать корректное описание структуры течения. Обсуждается возможный механизм колебаний в модельном канале, связанный с взаимодействием акустики и тепловыделения. Кратко описана новая модель турбулентного горения EPaSR-PrOm, которая учитывает оба канала взаимодействия турбулентности с горением. Эксперимент P. Magre et al. воспроизводит в предельно упрощенной постановке наиболее существенные физические эффекты, характерные для турбулентного горения в камерах сгорания газотурбинных установок (ГТУ). Это позволяет рассчитывать на успешное использование модели турбулентного горения EPaSR-PrOm для моделирования рабочего процесса в камерах сгорания ГТУ.
“Imagine the landscape”: Challenges of online teaching and learning about landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic – Lessons for the post-pandemic period
Authors: Markuszewska Iwona
Published: July 2023

This paper considers how we can teach and learn about landscape in a virtual world in the post-COVID-19 period. The starting point for this research was the difficulties of teaching and learning about landscape during the pandemic, as at that time it was necessary to conduct education remotely. Online classes forced a reorientation of the hitherto widely used educational strategies and learning methods. This paper analyses students’ perceptions of remote education and reflects on the extent to which online learning can replace the real landscape. It involved bachelor’s and master’s students of Environmental Management at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan. These students participated in three landscape-oriented courses: ‘Development and Planning of Rural Areas’, ‘Cross-border Environmental Management’ and ‘Landscape Ecology’. Raw data was gathered using post-course surveys and both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used to analyse the data. The values that students gained from online learning of landscape were assessed, and concepts and teaching methods that might be useful in blended teaching and learning about landscape in the post-pandemic period were proposed.
Perspectives of Female Characters in the Novel “Penari dari Serdang” by Yudhistira Andi Noegraha Massardi
Authors: Hajar Ibnu , Waruwu Kasih Kristina , Indriyanto Kristiawan
Published: July 2023

This study analyzes the depiction of the characterization of female characters and perspectives presented through the study of socialist feminism on the novel Dancer from Serdang by Yudhistira Andi Noegraha Massardi. As literary research, this research includes a qualitative descriptive approach with the perspective of feminism as a frame of thought. The novel Dancer from Serdang is the source of data for this study, and the data is obtained through reading, recording, data reduction techniques before conducting descriptive analytical analysis. In collecting data, researchers use data collection in certain parts to facilitate the research carried out. The author concludes that in the novel studied the existence of women in the social environment is quite prominent because the efforts to achieve women in terms of education, economy, and so on can be realized and can be seen from the form of freedom of opinion, rejecting something that is not in accordance with her expectations.
Water Recovery from Brine Solution by Forward Osmosis Process
Authors: Abdulwahab Majid Iibrahim , Majeed Najwa Saber , Issa Samar Yousif
Published: July 2023

The present work aims to study the possibility of utilization a forward osmosis desalination process as an alternative method to extract water from brine solution rejected from reverse osmosis process. Experiments conducted in a laboratory–scale forward osmosis (FO) unit in cross flow flat sheet membrane cell yielded water flux ranging from (0.0315 to 0.56 L/m2 .min) when using CTA membrane,and ranging from (0.419 to 2.785 L/m2 .min) for PA membrane under 0.4 bar. Two possible membrane orientations were tested. Sodium chloride with high concentrations was used as draw solution solute. The effect of membrane orientation on internal concentration polarization (ICP) was studied. Two regimes of ICP; dilutive and concentrative were described and characterized and their governing equations were applied. Also the effect of draw and feed solution concentrations and flow rate were studied. It was found that the experimental water flux were lower than the theoretical water flux. Using of PA membrane under pressure was resulted in a higher flux of desalinated water than when CTA used alone without pressure under the same operating conditions.