bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ORGANIZATIONAL ATTRACTIVENESS: A THEORETICAL REVIEW OF THE MOST RELEVANT EMPIRICAL RESEARCH FROM AN INTERACTIONIST PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Martinez-Hague Paloma
Published: April 2024

Purpose: This research aims to analyze and deepen the study of the Organizational Attractiveness construct, identify the main gaps in the field, and propose possible future research in this regard.
 
Theoretical Framework: The shortage of talent in companies, the growing competition, and the new normality have made attracting talent a strategic but critical element for companies. In this sense, Organizational Attractiveness is recognized by various authors as a relevant construct to understand the attraction. In addition, these authors highlight some academic and empirical problems in this field of study.
 
Design/Methodology/Approach: The literature review of more than 300 articles from the Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases allowed us to analyze the content and identify 12 articles that discuss the measurement of Organizational Attractiveness under the conceptual models and theoretical framework identified.
 
Findings: This theoretical research process has allowed us to identify four main gaps in this field of study. The gaps found are based on the comprehensive view of the dimensions of Organizational Attractiveness, the approaches to the study of Organizational Attractiveness, the methodology applied, and the sample studied. 
 
Research, Practical & Social Implications: Future research is proposed to resolve the gaps.
 
Originality/Value: Although attraction and Organizational Attractiveness have proven strategic and critical, there is little research in the literature that acknowledges the gaps in the field of study. Identifying and closing these gaps could help companies better attract talent.
Study on the Influence of New Media on College Students’ Physical Exercise Behavior
Authors: Cheng Mingshuang
Published: April 2024

New media is becoming an important method to promote physical exercise, and it is also an essential factor affecting the physical exercise behavior of college students. This study takes the influence of new media sports information on college students’ physical exercise behavior as the research objective. By using a questionnaire survey and mathematical statistics, 545 college students in Shandong Province of China are selected as research samples. Based on the theory of new media exposure, fitness behavior theory, and self-efficacy theory, this study systematically discusses the influence and mechanism of new media exposure on the physical exercise behavior of college students in Shandong Province, so as to help college students improve their physical exercise behavior.
Methods for Fabrication of Freestanding Nanocellulose Film as a Sustainable Material for Packaging and Biomedical Applications: A Review
Authors: Shanmugam Kirubanandan
Published: April 2024

Biopolymers are a sustainable alternative to traditional plastics in the medical and packaging fields. Biopolymers are biodegradable and can be used to reduce plastic pollution. They are derived from renewable resources like cornstarch, sugarcane, or cellulose. Cellulose nanomaterials have the potential to revolutionize various industries. However, the production process of nanocellulose films is time-consuming, and there is a need for quick and adaptable methods to fabricate these films. Techniques such as solvent casting, spin coating, roll-to-roll printing, layer-by-layer assembly, vacuum filtration, and spraying are used to fabricate free-standing nanocellulose films, each with its advantages and limitations. The spraying process shows promise in producing nanocellulose films quickly and efficiently. In addition to that, the need for free-standing nanocellulose films in medical packaging and tissue engineering areas was admirable. However, the rapid process for fabrication of the film should be developed for large-scale production and commercialization of films.
The Impact of Automated Robots on Employment and Countermeasures
Authors: Xu Biyu
Published: April 2024

Robots have become a pressing issue in workplaces and the academic field. Some people worry that they maydecrease employment opportunities and labor costs. In this situation, the government plays a crucial role in ensuring a fair and just labor market. This paper discusses the government’s role in addressing the influence of robots on employment.
Os Interesses Geopolíticos e a influência da Guerra da Síria no Equilíbrio de Poder no Oriente Médio
Authors: Rocha Marcio , Cabral Bárbara Peixoto
Published: April 2024

Este artigo teve o objetivo de analisar a Guerra da Síria, destacando como os interesses geopolíticos conflitantes de atores externos foram responsáveis por prolongar o conflito, resultando em desequilíbrio de poder na região. Em função da complexidade do conflito, foram abordadas as presenças e interesses de dois atores estatais globais - Estados Unidos e Rússia -, e dois atores estatais regionais - o Irã e a Turquia. A teoria que fundamentou as reflexões e argumentos sobre o equilíbrio de poder foram baseadas nos fundamentos da teoria realista e neorrealista. A conclusão aponta que a Guerra na Síria serviu para um rearranjo de poder na região em função dos interesses políticos da Rússia, Estados Unidos, Iran, Turquia e Arábia Saudita, gerando uma instabilidade no equilíbrio de poder regional.
RISCO DE QUEDAS EM IDOSOS
Authors: Lopes Sara de Paula Fernandes , Sousa Maria Rejane França da Silva , Silva Cinthia da Silva e , Silva Islany Barbosa Soares da , Dantas Ellise Grazielle Mendonça , Leite Flávia Roberta Nogueira , Pedraddo Maria da Conceição Silva , Ferreira Deltiane Coelho , Rocha Mariza Ozório da , Dias Amanda Aparecida , Gonçalves Rosane Cristina Mendes , Batista Marcos Antônio Silva , Purificação Michely Machado da , Gornattes Larissa Pires Jácome , Veras Luciana de Sena Melo , Loli Francisca Vieira Alonso , Carvalho Amélia Carla Silva Oliveira , Silva Aline Márcia Pereira Pinheiro , Lopes Pollyana Patrícia Vasconcelos de Almeida , Ferreira Márcia Alves
Published: April 2024

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DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UMA APLICAÇÃO MÓVEL EM FLUTTER, PARA COMERCIALIZAÇÃO DE PASSEIOS TURÍSTICOS NO MARANHÃO
Authors: Maia Rafael Mendes , Lima Edilson Carlos Silva , Magalhães Yonara Costa
Published: April 2024

O mercado de venda de pacotes de viagens no Maranhão vem passando por problemas e um deles é a falta de personalização, muitos pacotes de viagens oferecidos pelo mercado são padronizados com itinerários fixos e pré-determinados o que acaba limitando a flexibilidade dos viajantes em explorar locais e atividades de acordo com seus interesses, além de ocasionar preços inflexíveis. Um estudo de caso juntamente com uma pesquisa Survey foi realizado para alcançar o objetivo desse trabalho, que é desenvolver uma aplicação móvel, utilizando os frameworks Flutter e Spring boot, que ofereça ao usuário a experiencia de poder montar o seu roteiro turístico de forma personalizada, escolhendo somente os passeios e serviços que mais se alinham aos seus interesses e preferências e ajudando a manter os custos controlados. Os Resultados obtidos por meio das metodologias indicam que a Matrip efetivamente atende às demandas dos usuários, com 90% relatando maior satisfação na personalização de roteiros, que reforçam o impacto positivo, enquanto depoimentos ressaltam a liberdade de explorar locais específicos e adaptar viagens de acordo com os interesses individuais. Em conclusão após o desenvolvimento e a implementação da aplicação, tornou-se claro que a solução inovadora não só resolveu a problemática em atender as expectativas dos viajantes em busca de experiências personalizadas, mas também contribui com a economia local.

Palavras-chave: Aplicação Móvel, Flutter, Pacotes de Viagens, Spring Boot.
DESENVOLVIMENTO WEB DE UM JOGO NO MODELO LUDO COMO FERRAMENTA PEDAGÓGICA PARA AVALIAÇÃO DO DESEMPENHO ESTUDANTIL
Authors: Pereira Dharlison Dhovan Santos , Lima Edilson Carlos Silva , Magalhães Yonara Costa
Published: April 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo refletir sobre o impacto da gamificação como ferramenta pedagógica, visando analisar o desempenho e envolvimento dos alunos de uma unidade de ensino particular através da criação e implementação de um jogo virtual de tabuleiro no modelo “Ludo”. O projeto delineia-se através de um estudo de caso realizado com uma turma de 22 alunos com faixa etária entre 12 e 16 anos, para observar se o jogo desenvolvido pôde contribuir para o processo de aprendizagem dos mesmos. O jogo foi desenvolvido utilizando tecnologias web modernas como NextJs, TypeScript e consumo de APIs externas. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de um questionário, e a análise de dados foi conduzida utilizando técnicas estatísticas descritivas. Este projeto destacou a importância de integrar elementos interativos e tecnológicos na educação, oferecendo uma abordagem mais envolvente e eficaz.

Palavras-chave: Gamificação, Ferramenta pedagógica, Aprendizagem, Tecnologias web.
INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL: UMA NOVA ERA PARA O MARKETING DIGITAL
Authors: Ferreira Wanderson Taylon dos Santos , Lima Edilson Carlos Silva , Mesquita Leonardo de Castro
Published: April 2024

O marketing digital é uma estratégia essencial para empresas de todos os tamanhos. No entanto, o cenário atual, com o excesso de informações e a crescente concorrência, torna cada vez mais difícil alcançar o público-alvo e obter resultados positivos. Neste artigo, destacamos a importância da inteligência artificial (IA) para o marketing digital. A IA pode ser usada para resolver diversos problemas relacionados a esse campo. Apresentamos também algumas ferramentas e métodos que podem ser usados para implementar a IA no marketing digital. Essas ferramentas e métodos podem ser utilizados por empresas de todos os tamanhos, independentemente do orçamento ou do nível de conhecimento técnico.

Palavras-chave: marketing digital, inteligência artificial, segmentação de público, personalização de conteúdo, automatização de tarefas.
The edges of humanism of the Renaissance in the mid-13th – the mid-16th century: Part 1
Authors: Demchenko Aleksandr Ivanovich
Published: April 2024

The essay is dedicated to exploring the art and culture of the Renaissance period, heralding Modern times, spanning from the mid-13th to the mid-16th century. This part of the work highlights the artistic achievements of the Middle East during the specified period, particularly in architecture, poetry (including the rise of humanism). Turning to European culture, the author specifically addresses the art of the Orthodox world (primarily focusing on church painting and, to a lesser extent, on the Ancient Russian Znamenny chant), noting its influence on the currents of the Renaissance. The author delves into the Gothic style, somewhat contrasting traditional notions of the Renaissance period (a kind of “counterculture”), across its various manifestations in visual arts, music and literature. Special attention is given to the central part of Renaissance art, tracing its evolution from the Early Renaissance (masterpieces of sculpture in Gothic cathedrals) to the Proto-Renaissance (paintings and frescoes by Italian masters, the emergence of psychologism in painting, the literary movement of Dolce stile nuovо marking the transition from the Middle Ages to Modern times, Ars Nova in musical art). The exploration of this theme will continue in the next part of the essay.
The doctor’s image in the reception of Russian criticism and literary studies in the 20th and 21st centuries
Authors: Trostina Marina Aleksandrovna , Shishkanova Ksenia Nikolaevna
Published: April 2024

The article highlights the stages of literary and critical reception of the doctor’s image presented in Russian prose in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. The work is novel in that it is the first to consider and systematize different points of view of critics and literary scholars on the nature of the doctor’s artistic image, on the doctor’s place in the cultural and historical space of Russia. The research aims to identify the key trends in the reception of the doctor’s image in Russian criticism and literary studies in the 20th and 21st centuries. As a result, it is found that while the thinkers of the 19th century highlight characterological features of a doctor character such as inner freedom, thirst for knowledge and empiricism of thinking inherent in the new generation, the critics and literary scholars of the early 20th century consider a doctor character in the context of the era of scientific discovery. During the period of totalitarianism, the hero is evaluated in terms of having “obligatory” qualities and his involvement with socialism and its achievements. Since the late 1980s, a doctor character has been analyzed from the position of his belonging to the intelligentsia, whose representatives are characterized by internal contradictions. The studies of the early 21st century attempt to reinterpret traditional renderings of Russian classical literature, outline new approaches to the analysis of a literary image: a doctor character is presented as a bearer of the highest spiritual value, a way to transmit hidden meanings.
Metaphor as a productive means of verbalizing emotions in the political discourse of Germany
Authors: Zorina Anastasia Valeryevna
Published: April 2024

The aim of the study is to determine the productivity of metaphor as a means of verbalizing emotions in the political discourse of Germany. The paper presents examples of the linguistic representation of emotional states in German-language political texts. Special attention is given to the analysis of metaphorical models used to verbalize emotions, reflected in the statements of German politicians, articles by political commentators and journalists addressing various issues in German political life, as well as the global community as a whole. The work briefly covers the existing definitions in modern science of the terms “political discourse”, “metaphor”, and “emotive”, which are fundamental to this study. The study is novel in that it is the first to identify and analyze the following metaphorical models used to represent various emotions in the political discourse of Germany: the image of “flowing emotions”, the image of emotions as fire, the image of the elements / destructive forces of nature, the image of emotions as a living being, the image of emotions as an illness/poison, the image of emotions as light. As a result, the study reveals that metaphor in Germany’s political discourse is a productive means of verbalizing emotional states, with negative emotions prevailing over positive ones.
Esofagectomía mínimamente invasora: experiencia en el Hospital de San José
Authors: Ramírez Juan Camilo , Córdoba Adriana , Medina Gabriel Santiago
Published: April 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo es revisar nuestra experiencia con la esofagectomía mínimamente invasora y determinar su impacto sobre una serie de variables.

Se revisaron las historias clínicas de 20 pacientes a quienes se les practicó una esofagectomía mínimamente invasora entre el 1° de enero de 2009 y el 31 octubre del 2010: 14 hombres y 6 mujeres, con un promedio de edad de 57 años. Trece tenían neoplasias del esófago y, siete, enfermedades benignas. En trece se llevó a cabo una esofagectomía transhiatal por laparoscopia. En siete se utilizó un abordaje combinado por toracoscopia y laparoscopia. El tiempo quirúrgico promedio fue de 234 minutos. El sangrado promedio fue de 200 ml. El promedio de estancia en la unidad de cuidados intensivos fue de 4,8 días. Tres pacientes fallecieron. Hubo ocho complicaciones. El tiempo promedio de hospitalización fue de 10,5 días.

La esofagectomía mínimamente invasora es un procedimiento factible y seguro desde el punto de vista técnico. La indicación del procedimiento y la selección del abordaje deben hacerse de manera individual, teniendo en cuenta el tipo de enfermedad, las enfermedades asociadas, los recursos disponibles y la destreza y experiencia del grupo quirúrgico.

Los principales beneficios demostrados hacen referencia a la disminución de la hemorragia, la reducción de la necesidad de la unidad de cuidados intensivos, la disminución del dolor y del tiempo de hospitalización, y el regreso más temprano a las actividades normales. La esofagectomía mínimamente invasora es un procedimiento que debe ser llevado a cabo en centros de alto nivel de complejidad y por cirujanos expertos. El impacto y los beneficios de esta intervención en el tratamiento del cáncer del esófago no están bien definidos y deben determinarse con estudios prospectivos aleatorios.
Necesidades nutricionales específicas después de cirugía bariátrica
Authors: Savino Patricia , Carvajal Claudia , Nassar Ricardo , Zundel Natan
Published: April 2024

La cirugía bariátrica es un procedimiento exitoso y cada vez más utilizado para el tratamiento de la obesidad con presencia de enfermedades asociadas o sin ella. Existen diferentes tipos de procedimientos los cuales se seleccionan dependiendo del tipo de paciente y de la recomendación y experiencia del médico tratante. La cirugía bariátrica per se genera deficiencias nutricionales que deben considerarse de antemano y, por lo tanto, ser tratadas y no obviadas. La administración a ciegas de suplementos nutricionales conlleva a pecar tanto por déficit como por exceso, lo cual genera consecuencias nutricionales a corto y a largo plazo. El cirujano y su equipo deben ir más allá del procedimiento quirúrgico y contribuir con el tratamiento metabólico y nutricional, consiguiendo una mejor calidad de vida para el paciente.
Finite Element Analysis of Cold-Formed Steel Pour Stops with Intermittent Attachments
Authors: Degtyarev Vitaliy
Published: April 2024

Cold-formed steel (CFS) pour stops are widely used in steel-framed buildings to form floor slab edges. In the US, the pour stops have been traditionally attached to steel beams with 1-in. long fillet welds at 12 in. on center, while the Steel Deck Institute (SDI) pour stop design method assumes continuous attachment of the pour stops to steel beams, and no overlap between the pour stop horizontal leg and the beam. Additionally, there is an interest in the construction industry to use screws instead of welds for attaching pour stops to steel beams.The presented report evaluated the effects of intermittent welds and mechanical fasteners, as well as the pour stop overlap over the beam, on the pour stop stresses and deflections using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations. The stresses and deflections from FEA simulations were compared with those predicted by the SDI method. Pour stop connection forces were also evaluated for different spacings of welds and mechanical fasteners using the FEA simulation results.It was found that the 2-in. overlap between the pour stop horizontal leg and the beam edge considerably affects the pour stop deflections and has a negligible effect on the pour stop stresses. The attachment spacing affects the maximum pour stop stresses and deflections. Pour stop deflections increase linearly when the attachment spacing increases, whereas the maximum stresses show nonlinear dependence from the attachment spacing. Maximum local stresses in pour stops were more significant for the mechanical fasteners than those for fillet welds in most considered cases. Maximum deflections of the pour stops attached with mechanical fasteners were smaller than those for the pour stops attached with fillet welds. The connection tension and shear forces evaluated based on the reactions obtained from the pour stop simulations at the ultimate construction live load levels did not exceed the connection strengths.
Sexually Transmitted Infections In the Emergency Department
Authors: Solnick Rachel Emily , López Laura Hernando , Martinez Patricia Mae , Zucker Jason E
Published: April 2024

As the United States faces a worsening epidemic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), emergency departments (EDs) play a critical role in identifying and treating these infections. The growing health inequities in the distribution and disproportionate impact of STIs add to the urgency of providing high-quality sexual health care through the ED. Changes in population health are reflected in new Centers for Disease Control recommendations on screening, diagnostic testing, and treatment of STIs. This review covers common as well as less common and emerging STIs, and discusses the state-of-the-art guidance on testing paradigms, such as point-of-care testing, extragenital sampling, and antimicrobial treatment and prevention for STIs.
Bridging Social Annotation Practice with Perspectives from the Learning Sciences and CSCL
Authors: Zhu Xinran , Jung Yeonji , Chen Bodong , Hickey Daniel , Chartrand Grant , Kalir Jeremiah (Remi) , Hodgson Justin , Andrews Christopher Daren , Wise Alyssa , Shui Hong , Chen Pingting , Avadhanam Rukmini Manasa
Published: April 2024

Social annotation has emerged as an important approach to supporting students’ social interaction and collaborative knowledge building in the classroom. Despite great interest among practitioners and a growing body of literature, social annotation activities are often guided by practical intuitions rather than informed by theories of learning and technology- supported collaboration. To strengthen social annotation practice, more work is needed to explore the systematic application of rich theories of learning and collaboration in this context. The proposed hybrid symposium aims to engage learning scientists, CSCL researchers, and stakeholders in productive dialogues to explore the integration of social annotation as a complex practice that can benefit from meaningful application of theories, explicit consideration of learning constructs, and careful design of technological and analytical support. The symposium will both contribute to social annotation practice in the classroom and help learning scientists and CSCL researchers in achieving broader impacts in the education system.
The Habenula in Mood Disorders: A Scoping Review of Human Studies
Authors: Fortin Jean-Simon , Lafleur Mathilde , Parisien Charles , Hétu Sébastien
Published: April 2024

In animal models, the habenula has been identified as a key structure involved in depression. Thanks to recent technological advancements, a burgeoning body of work has also investigated the habenula in the context of human mood disorders. This scoping review aims to synthesize findings from human studies that pertain to the habenula and its relationship with mood disorders. The review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. The literature search was performed with PubMed and yielded 93 articles, of which 50 articles were included in the review. We found that the evidence for baseline habenular hyperactivity in human depression is mixed. As for findings from resting-state functional connectivity (RSFC) studies, they were mainly inconsistent across studies. Moreover, we found no evidence indicating that mood disorders are linked to changes in the volume of the habenula. In order to enhance the replicability of findings, given the small size of the habenula, higher image resolution and larger samples are recommended for future studies.
Always in (partner) action? Working in teams may improve simulated flight performance – but only in the apt cognitive control state
Authors: Stasch Sophie-Marie , Mack Wolfgang , Hilla Yannik
Published: April 2024

Multitasking abilities are vital for conducting flight missions. Traditional theories of multitasking suggest that cognitive resources represent a determining factor of said performance. The current study takes a different approach by investigating how the stability?flexibility-dilemma of cognitive control influences multitasking performance in a simulated flight environment. Besides, we investigate how this dilemma interacts with performance and workload when an additional partner is present. For this purpose, 42 participants were recruited to perform the Multi-Attribute Task Battery (MATB) in two different experimental conditions. Initially, participants performed the MATB alone either in a stable or flexible control mode, which was manipulated via a gamification method (assessment 1). Afterward, two participants performed the MATB together as a team – again in a stable and flexible control mode (assessment 2). Results indicate that the stability-flexibility-dilemma affected the participants’ individual task performance. Furthermore, the participants’ performance improved in teams. However, this effect depended on subtask characteristics and the operated cognitive control mode. Implications for the design of adaptive assistance systems and suggestions for future research are discussed.
Engagement, acceptability, and effectiveness of the Vira digital behavior change platform: A randomized pilot trial comparing self-care and coach-supported versions in young adults at risk for depression and obesity
Authors: Weiner Lauren S. , Crowley Ryann , Sheeber Lisa , Koegler Frank , Davis Jon , Wells Megan , Funkhouser Carter J. , Auerbach Randy Patrick , Allen Nicholas B.
Published: April 2024

Background: Adolescence and early adulthood are pivotal stages for the onset of mental health disorders and the development of health behaviors. Digital behavioral activation (BA) interventions, with or without coaching support, hold promise for addressing risk factors for both mental and physical health problems by offering scalable approaches to expand access to evidence-based mental health support.Objective: This two-arm pilot study evaluated two versions of a digital behavioral health product, Vira, for their feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness to improve mental health in young adults with depressive symptoms and obesity risk factors. Methods: Seventy-three participants recruited from throughout the United States were randomly assigned to use Vira as either a self-guided product (Vira Self-care) or with support from a health coach (Vira + Coaching) for 12 weeks. The Vira smartphone app utilized passive sensing of behavioral data related to mental health and/or obesity risk factors (i.e., activity, sleep, mobility, and language patterns) and offered users personalized insights about patterns of behavior associated with their daily mood. Participants completed self-reported outcome measures at baseline and follow-up (12 weeks). All study procedures were completed virtually. Results: Both versions of Vira showed strong user engagement, acceptability, and evidence of effectiveness in improving mental health and stress. However, users receiving coaching exhibited more sustained engagement with the platform and reported greater reductions in depression (d = 0.45, 95% CI: 0.10, 0.82) and anxiety (d = 0.50; 95% CI: 0.13, 0.86) compared to self-care users. Both interventions also resulted in reduced stress (coaching: d = -1.05, 95% CI: -1.57, -0.50; self-care: d = -0.78, 95% CI: = -1.33, -0.23) and were perceived as useful and easy to use. Coached users also reported reductions in sleep-related impairment (d = -0.51, 95% CI: -1.00, -0.01). Moreover, participants increased their motivation for and confidence in making behavioral changes, with greater improvements in confidence among coached users. Conclusions: An app-based intervention using passive mobile sensing to track behavior and deliver personalized insights into behavior-mood associations demonstrated feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness for reducing depressive symptoms and other mental health problems in young adults. Future directions include 1) optimizing the interventions2) conducting a fully powered trial that includes an active control condition; and 3) testing mediators and moderators of outcome effects
The assumed motor capabilities of a partner influence motor imagery in a joint serial disc transfer task
Authors: Brillinger Molly , Wang Xiaoye Michael , Welsh Timothy N.
Published: April 2024

Motor imagery (MI) of one’s own movements is thought to involve the sub-threshold activation of one’s own motor codes. Movement coordination during joint action is thought to occur because co-actors integrate a simulation of their own actions with the simulated actions of the partner. The present experiments gained insight into MI of joint action by investigating if and how the assumed motor capabilities of the imaginary partner affected MI. Participants performed a serial disc transfer task alone and then imagined performing the same task alone and with an imagined partner. In the individual tasks, participants transferred all four discs. In the joint task, participants imagined themselves transferring the first 2 discs and a partner transferring the last 2 discs. The description of the imagined partner (high/low performer) was manipulated across blocks to determine if participants adapted their MI of the joint task based on the partner’s characteristics. Results revealed that imagined movement times (MTs) were shorter when the description of the imagined partner was a ‘high’ performer compared to a ‘low’ performer. Interestingly, participants not only adjusted the partner’s portion of the task, but they also adjusted their own portion of the task - imagined MTs of the first disc transfers were shorter when imagining performing the task with a high performer than with a low performer. These findings suggest that MI is based on the simulation of one’s own response codes, and that the adaptation of MI to their partner’s movements influences the MI of one’s own movements.
How do different groups judge the quality of research questions which inform evidence-based policymaking?
Authors: Osman Magda , Cosstick Nick
Published: April 2024

Science-policy co-production depends on successfully coordinating exchanges between different researchers and policymakers—acknowledging that they may vary in their interpretation of the problem and the questions that need addressing. In the UK, ‘Areas of Research Interest’ (ARI) are questions generated by government departments, agencies, and public bodies to invite responses from external experts, such as researchers. There are two broad aims, to communicate the information needs of government departments and to initiate a co-productive process. But are such questions assessed in the same way by policymakers and researchers? The present study examines the properties of questions to understand whether there is agreement across different groups (i.e. public N = 383, academia N = 182, public administration N = 211) regarding the types of questions which are judged to be better than others. The study presented participants with seven types of questions (Instrumental/Procedural, Causal Analytic, Verification/Qualification, Explanation/Example, Explaining/Asserting Value Judgments, Comparisons, and Forecasting) on the same topic (i.e. climate change) that varied in length (i.e. long vs. short), and that presented as either posed by policy professionals or researchers. Participants were required to assess questions based on quality of communication, neutrality, and overall goodness. The findings show that assessments were unaffected by proposer, sample, and demographics (e.g. age, gender, level of education). Of the seven types of questions investigated, Instrumental/Procedural type questions were rated the best. The implications of these findings are considered with respect to co-production between academia and policy.
Objectives of University Industry Collaboration in Nepal: Observation of Students, Professors and Industrial Leaders
Authors: Pokharel Dhruba Raj , Pathak Ganesh Prasad
Published: April 2024

The collaborative relationship between university and industry is becoming crucial research phenomena for professors, students, industrial leaders, government and the general public in the advanced developing as well as underdeveloped economies. It has become more imperative to the management schools and institutes and research centers. In the prevailing knowledge economy universities are called to produce innovative and creative manpower ready to job in the organizations. This research was conducted in Nepalese business management schools operating under the three leading universities, namely Tribhuvan University, Pokhara University and Kathmandu University. Apart from the students and professors, the perception of business community leaders also has been included in regard to attainability of the objectives of university industry collaboration in Nepal. The objective of the study was to find the perception of students, course facilitators and industrial leaders about the level of attainability of the stated objective of UIC. With some differences all respondentsfound the objectives of UIC are attainable in Nepal. Such kind of research is important to the universities, especially business management educators, the industries and the government to frame education policy and curriculum.
COVID i zwierzęta. Zwierzęco-ludzka rodzinność i zwierzęca przestrzeń miejska w czasach pandemii
Authors: Kopciewicz Lucyna , Welenc Marcin
Published: April 2024

Podczas pierwszej, drugiej i trzeciej fali zakażeń koronawirusem w Polsce autorzy prowadzili badania empiryczne online inspirowane teoretycznym potencjałem socjologii codzienności oraz socjologii katastrof. Jednym z problemów, który ujawnił się podczas realizacji tego projektu, była kwestia zmieniających się relacji ludzi i zwierząt, zmian zachowań zwierząt podczas lockdownu oraz zmian w zakresie zachowania ludzi wobec zwierząt. Interpretacje wyników badań przedstawione w tym artykule dotyczą dwóch sfer: sfery domowej – i zwierząt, które w niej zamieszkują oraz przestrzeni miejskiej – i zwierząt wolnożyjących (także zwierząt bezdomnych, porzuconych). Wyniki badań, zdaniem autorów, przyczyniają się do poszerzenia wiedzy o ludzko-zwierzęcej rodzinności oraz wiedzy o ekosystemach miejskich i możliwościach ich kulturowo-przyrodniczej eksploracji.
Zwierzęta w rytuałach rosyjskiej czarnej magii w koncepcji Natashy Helvin
Authors: Ojcewicz Grzegorz
Published: April 2024

Autor podjął problem roli zwierząt wykorzystywanych w słowiańskich rytuałach czarnej magii w aspektach jakościowym i ilościowym przez wskazanie na gatunki, kolorystykę i udział przedstawicieli fauny w krwawych obrzędach ciemnego czarostwa. Polem obserwacji uczynił koncepcję Natashy Helvin przedstawioną w książce Rosyjska czarna magia. W trakcie analizy tego dzieła Autor wyłonił najbardziej aktywne zwierzę, jakim posługują się czarownicy: jest nim czarny kogut. Badacz odpowiedział na pytanie o przyczyny tego stanu rzeczy i podkreśłił bezwzględne uprzedmiotowienie wszystkich zwierząt w praktykach czarnych magów.
Kilka uwag o uboju rytualnym
Authors: Woleński Jan
Published: April 2024

Artykuł polemizuje z tekstem Pawła T. Skoczygłowy, mianowicie z tezami że (a) orzeczenie Trybunał Konstytucyjnego z 10 XII 2014 r. o dopuszczalności uboju rytualnego w Polsce jest właściwe; (b) ubój rytualny jesr usprawiedliwiony moralnie; (c) rytualne zabijanie zwierząt bez ogłuszania jest procederem stosunkowo humanitarnym. W szczególności, po pierwsze, Trybunał Konstytucyjny wykroczył poza petitum wniosku złożonego przez Związek Gmin Wyznaniowych Żydowskich, po drugie, dopuszczono ubój nie tylko na potrzeby religijne wyznawców judaizmu i islamu, ale także, komercyjny, po trzecie, ubój rytualny, może kiedyś był bardziej humanitarny, ale już nie jest. Wreszcie, Polska może stawiać wyżej interesy zwierząt niż inne kryteria, ale nie musi tego czynić.
Binaural Beats and Music: A Preliminary Case Report
Authors: Elizabeth Krasnoff  , Chevalier Gaetan
Published: April 2024

We recruited subjects who reported feeling stressed and needing a break and were seeking an opportunity to experience relaxation. Inaudible binaural beats (BB) were used to measure the ability of BB to induce relaxation. Measurements included EEG, Menlascan (cardiovascular and ANS) (Menla Technologies, Independence, Missouri), and GDV (Gas Discharge Visualization/Kirlian Photography) (Korotkov et al., 2020). Further, a Big Five Character Assessment was administered, and individual Brief Mood Introspection Scales (BMIS) were collected for each condition. Subjects experienced an improvement in brain function, microcirculation or cardiovascular score, bioenergy, and a calmer brain after adding binaural beats to brown noise or to music plus brown noise, although the Menlascan scores and Big Five character assessment results were less conclusive. BB seems to have profound effects on the physiology of subjects, and since the beats were not audible, these effects could not be attributed to the placebo effect. These results are encouraging in terms of developing musical products incorporating BB to affect human neural rhythms and corollary states of consciousness and warrant further research with more subjects and different frequencies of BB and different music tracks.
Who Sees UFOs? The Relationship Between Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Sightings and Personality Factors
Authors: Stubbings Daniel , Ali Sophie , Wong Alexander
Published: April 2024

Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) have become a serious topic in the US Congress, and new legislation has been released outlining a plan for declassification for the public. There are numerous factors that could lead an individual to mistakenly think they saw a UAP, and one of those factors might be the proclivities of the personalities that observe what they think to be a UAP. This study examined the big five personality traits: extraversion, neuroticism, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness, as well as schizotypy traits, to see if UAP experiencers could be distinguished from people who had not seen a UAP. The study included 206 participants, with 103 people who self-reported to have seen a UAP. Latent profile analysis was conducted on the personality variables to explore the grouping of participants. Group one was average on the traits, a second cluster was labeled as the Neurotic/Schizotypy group, which was high in neuroticism and schizotypy traits, and a third group was labeled as O-ACE, which were high on openness, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and extraversion but low on neuroticism and schizotypy traits. The findings indicated that the O-ACE group was more likely to see UAP, but this effect was not strong. A presumptuous stereotype exists in the general public that people who see UAP are probably people who are emotionally reactive (neurotic) and vulnerable to perceptual and cognitive abnormalities, but this was not evident in our data. We also found that the descriptive UAP accounts by the general public were similar to the descriptions provided by military witnesses. It was also of note that only 28% of participants reported their sightings anywhere, and 14% used a UFO reporting organization, which suggests that events are vastly underreported. Stigma and a lack of places to legitimately report sightings appeared to be primary barriers. The conclusion of this study is that personality factors are an insufficient explanation for most UAP sightings.
Polish subsidiaries in Germany – post-transition country firms’ legitimation strategies
Authors: TRĄPCZYŃSKI Piotr , JANKOWSKA Barbara , PUŚLECKI Łukasz , MALESZEWSKA Zuzanna , FRANKE Melanie , STEGER Thomas
Published: April 2024

Legitimacy in foreign markets, a concept rooted in institutional theory, has traditionally been examined for firms originating from advanced economies. However, it becomes more complex for firms from emerging and post-transition economies. Polish firms began establishing foreign subsidiaries after the accession to the EU, primarily in European markets. In this context, Germany was a key destination for Polish foreign direct investment (FDI). However, scholarly literature about foreign subsidiaries established or acquired by Polish firms is limited. This article presents the analysis of the legitimation strategies employed by post-transition country firms in advanced economies, using Polish subsidiaries in Germany as empirical cases. The empirical context is chosen due to its economic significance and the close linkages between Poland and Germany. With a conceptual framework, the authors synthesise legitimation strategies discussed in scholar literature and highlight some unique challenges for post-transition economy’s firms. The article presents outcomes from a qualitative study, extending the framework and offering some fresh perspectives in the field of international business legitimacy.
ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЯ ПУБЛІЧНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ В УКРАЇНІ: ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНИЙ АСПЕКТ
Authors: Сурай Артем
Published: April 2024

У статті висвітлено організаційний аспект цифровізації публічного управління в Україні, зокрема функції його основного суб’єкта – Міністерства цифрової трансформації України (Мінцифри). Проведений нами аналіз вказує на недослідженість організаційного аспекту цифровізації публічного управління в Україні. З’ясовано, що Міністерство цифрової трансформації України є основним суб’єктом публічного управління, який здійснює організацію усього процесу цифровізації публічного управління в Україні. При цьому, Мінцифри здійснює не тільки формування, а також реалізацію державної політики у сферах цифровізації, цифрового розвитку, цифрової економіки, цифрових інновацій та технологій, робототехніки та роботизації, електронного урядування та електронної демократії, розвитку інформаційного суспільства, інформатизації та інших дотичних сферах.

Розглянуто усі функції Мінцифри і згруповано їх під таким кутом зору: функції формування політики та функції реалізації політики. Установлено, що саме функції формування політики є основними для Мінцифри, як міністерства відповідно до Закону України «Про центральні органи виконавчої влади». При цьому, з огляду на те, що міністр Мінцифри, як член Уряду, особисто відповідає за формування та реалізацію державної політики у сферах, що визначені законодавством, з’ясована потреба у деконцентрації функцій міністерства як інституції публічного управління (функції формування політики) та переданні іншим інституціям публічного управління функцій реалізації політики. Така деконцентрація функцій сприятиме посиленню демократичних основ публічного управління.
Consumo de pescado no Brasil e ocorrências de falsificações na cadeia produtiva
Authors: Oliveira Ludimila Pereira de Oliveira , Souza André Luiz Medeiros de
Published: April 2024

This work presents a review with the aim of clarifying fish consumption in Brazil and the frequent occurrence of adulterations in products aiming at irregular economic profit. Seafood is one of the most consumed sources of protein by humans, fish being the most consumed animal of the group. In 1960, per capita consumption was 9.9 kg, rising to 11.5 kg in 1970 and reaching 20.2 kg in 2020, showing gradual growth. However, fraud in the fish chain represents a major challenge for producers and traders. The diversity of species, the lack of standardization of popular names and derived products in national and international markets make the group prone to fraud in processing and marketing. This study reviewed the literature on fish consumption in the world and in Brazil, the frequent substitution of species in commercialization and the relevance of identification methods to prevent such practices and ensure consumer safety. The review concluded that several species of fish, both whole and processed, are counterfeit. However, global fish consumption has been gradually increasing while still being below the world average in Brazil. In conclusion, fraud in the fish chain is common and consumption in Brazil is still low, below that recommended by the WHO. It is necessary to increase awareness of fish and its benefits for human health.
MULTI-ARMED BANDIT-BASED ADAPTIVE CONTROL OF ADVERTISING IN SOCIAL NETWORKS
Authors: SHTOVBA Olena
Published: April 2024

In a rapidly changing marketing environment, to ensure the success of an advertising campaign, it is necessary to minimize the time from the idea of advertising to the implementation of communication. There is a need for simultaneous advertising, study and adjustment of communication processes. Accordingly, it is necessary to make a certain sequence of decisions, the sum of which ensures the right balance between learning and earning. One of the most convenient adaptation mechanisms for practical implementation is the two-armed bandit scheme. A two-armed bandit is a model of multiple choices of one of two alternatives with an a priori unknown distribution of payoffs between them. Each alternative is associated with one arm of the bandit. As a result of the choices made, the probabilistic distribution of payoffs is identified by step to step and used to exploit the best alternative. In practice, there may be more alternatives, in which case the multiple decision problem is maped to the multi-armed bandit scheme. A new multi-armed bandit-based model for advertising control in social networks is proposed. The idea is that multiple advertisements are displayed simultaneously, and the frequency of display of each depends on its performance - from the level of viewer retention to the contact frame. Based on the retention rates, a certain share of resources is redistributed among the commercials on a daily basis. Simple and effective formulas for the reassignment of resources are proposed, taking into account both the current unevenness of retention rates and the statistics of video demonstrations. A simulation of the control model for a 35-day campaign for three commercials is performed. The performance of the control model is demonstrated both under steady-state conditions and in the case of a viral message insertion. The phase trajectories show how the response of the system to the insertion of a viral message changes with different control parameters.
Building an effective network security system of the enterprise based on the method of analyzing hierarchies of quality indicators
Authors:   State University of Information and Communication Technologies, Kyiv, Savchenko V. A.
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the analysis of the optimal choice of network security systems for enterprises based on the method of pairwise comparison of criteria. The reaction speed, level of protection, integration and reliability of the systems were studied. Considered general requirements for quality and cost. The conclusion is made about the need for a comprehensive approach to system selection and careful consideration of all aspects to ensure effective information protection. The article analyzes the importance of a balanced approach between efficiency and cost when choosing a network security system. The importance of integration with existing systems and taking into account requirements for compliance with security standards is emphasized. The results of the study indicate the need for careful analysis before deciding on the choice of a network security system for the enterprise. Additionally, the article examines the influence of each of the considered criteria on the overall level of enterprise network security and the reliability of information protection. The proposed recommendations on the optimal choice of network security systems can be useful for enterprise management and information security specialists, contributing to the improvement of the overall level of cyber protection. In conclusion, the article offers a comprehensive approach to the selection of network security systems based on an objective comparison of various criteria. Taking into account the speed of response, the level of protection, integration and cost helps enterprises to ensure effective and economical protection of their information resources. The study can be useful both for management deciding on investment in security, and for information security specialists looking for optimal solutions for the specific needs of the enterprise.