bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Potentials of Grassland-Based Livestock Farming in Switzerland—A Scenario Comparison
Authors: Jaisli Isabel , Grüter Roman
Published: November 2024

As roughage consumers, ruminants have the unique ability to convert raw materials that are otherwise inedible for humans into valuable food products, thereby making them crucial to Swiss agriculture, particularly in mountainous regions. This article reviews the current state of grassland-based livestock farming in Switzerland and provides an overview of several studies that explore potential future scenarios for livestock production, along with their projected impacts. The scenarios discussed illustrate how grassland-based livestock systems could serve as a viable alternative for promoting more sustainable livestock production in the future. All of the studies examined justify grassland-based farming within the framework of a “feed-no-food” strategy, in which arable land is prioritized for human food production. This approach has several consequences: reduced availability of animal feed, fewer livestock, an increase in arable land for human food production, higher levels of plant-based food output, and enhanced self-sufficiency. However, these scenarios also call for a significant reduction in livestock production and consumption, which hinges on the willingness of society, the economy, and policymakers to embrace such changes.
Promoting Sustainability in the Cement Industry: Evaluating the Potential of Portuguese Calcined Clays as Clinker Substitutes for Sustainable Cement Production
Authors: Santos Karyne Ferreira dos , Santos Samuel , Vieira Manuel , Santos Silva António , Pederneiras Cinthia Maia
Published: November 2024

The cement industry significantly contributes to global CO2 emissions, posing several challenges for a future low-carbon economy. In order to achieve the target established by the European Sustainable Development Goals of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, the European Cement Association (Cembureau) has devised a comprehensive roadmap based on five key approaches, referred to as the 5C strategies. Portland clinker is one of the crucial concerns, since its production emits over 60% of the cement manufacturing emissions. Therefore, supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to partially replace clinker content in cement have gained significant attention in providing alternatives to traditional clinker in cement production. This paper evaluates the potential of Portuguese calcined clays (CCs) as viable substitutes for clinker to enhance sustainability in cement manufacturing. More than 50 clays were characterised through chemical and mineralogical analyses to assess their reactivity and suitability for calcination using the strength activity index (SAI), along with XRD, XRF, and TGA techniques. This study investigated the calcination conditions that provide the best clay reactivity, which were subsequently used for calcination. This investigation is part of a project to evaluate the behaviour of calcined clays through mechanical, hydration, and durability properties. The findings indicate that Portuguese calcined clays exhibit promising pozzolanic activity. Furthermore, these clays could significantly reduce CO2 emissions and raw material consumption in cement production. This research underscores the potential of local calcined clays as a sustainable clinker substitute, promoting eco-friendly practices in the construction industry.
Assurance Practices in Colombia’s Non-Financial Sectors: Enhancing Sustainability Report Reliability
Authors: Hoyos Giraldo Fanery Andrea , Baeza Muñoz María de los Ángeles , Delgado-Martínez Edinson
Published: November 2024

This research enhances the reliability of sustainability reports in Colombia’s mining–hydrocarbons, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Amid growing demands for corporate transparency, this study evaluates assurance practices and proposes a model for measuring sustainability report reliability. Using bootstrapping regression, this study provides credible coefficient estimates without assuming a normal distribution. Key findings show that SDG application, assurance scope, and auditing firm consistency significantly influence report reliability, affirmed by 95% confidence intervals. This study’s pragmatic approach suggests best-case and worst-case scenarios for policymakers and companies to optimize report reliability. Furthermore, the proposed model paves the way for future research, with the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000 by the International Auditing and Assurance Board (IAASB), potentially acting as a catalyst for mandatory sustainability reporting in Latin America. This proposed standard promises to enhance sustainability assurance practices. This research contributes to academic discourse on sustainability assurance and guides improvements in corporate reporting transparency and accountability. Future research should expand this model to other sectors and regions, validating its applicability and exploring broader temporal scopes to strengthen its empirical foundations.
Digitalization and Sustainability of Supply Chains: Assessing the Potential of the DYLLI Application in the Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering Industry
Authors: Ceynowa Weronika , Przybyłowski Adam , Wojtasik Piotr , Ciskowski Łukasz
Published: November 2024

This article investigates the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to enhance service quality and sustainability within the Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering (HoReCa) sector. The study aims to explore how improved communication through ICT can optimize supply chain processes and elevate service standards. A usability analysis was conducted via surveys among HoReCa companies to assess perceptions of a demo application designed to facilitate sustainable practices. Additionally, a competitiveness analysis, grounded in Porter’s Five Forces model, examines the dynamics of mobile applications in the HoReCa market. The usability analysis validates business model assumptions while providing insights into market challenges and opportunities. The findings indicate that volatile commodity prices and recruitment difficulties are significant challenges for restaurateurs, highlighting the need for tools that support sustainable operations. The proposed ICT solutions serve as innovative tools that improve communication between HoReCa businesses and their suppliers, thereby directly influencing service quality. By promoting transparency in pricing and collaboration terms, these solutions align with sustainable supply chain principles, addressing environmental concerns while meeting evolving consumer expectations. This research contributes to the literature on competitiveness in the HoReCa sector by emphasizing the pivotal role of technology in fostering both service quality and sustainable development.
Evaluation of the Visual Perception of Urban Single/Double-Layer Riverfront Greenway Landscapes Based on Deep Learning
Authors: Li Xin , Wang Yuan , Wang Zhenyu , Ding Qi
Published: November 2024

Urban inland rivers are closely related to urban development, but high-density urbanisation has reduced the natural function of streams and the riverbanks are hardened into two parts, embankment walls and berms, which give rise to a variety of riparian landscapes. However, the difference in the height of riparian walkways affects the degree of their greening and landscape effects. In this paper, we studied single- and double-decker urban greenways, constructed quantitative indicators of spatial elements based on deep learning algorithms using an image semantic segmentation (ISS) model that simulates human visual perception, used random forests and multivariate linear regression models to study the impact of the height difference of the linear riverfront greenway on visual perception, clarified the impact of the visual landscape differences caused by different types of space on landscape aesthetic preferences (LP) and confirmed the impact of the specific extent to which landscape components influence preferences. The results of the study showed that there were significant differences in landscape perception scores between the single and double layers. (1) The influence of WED (negative correlation) and NI (positive correlation) is large in the single-layer greenway. The colour, material and structure of the guardrail can be beautified and diversified and the quality of the greenery can be taken into account to maintain the visibility of the greenery in order to improve the score of the single-layer greenway. (2) The significant influence of BVI in the double-layered greenway is positive. Water-friendly or water-viewing spaces can be added appropriately to improve the landscape score of double-layered greenways. This study is applicable to the regional landscape feature identification of single- and double-decker greenways on large-scale urban hard barge bank images, which realises the whole-region feature identification of a large-scale human perspective and is an effective expansion of analysis techniques for sustainable landscape planning and the design of riparian greenways.
The Feeling of Safety by Pedestrians at Night: An Overlooked Aspect of Climate Change?
Authors: Saad Rami , Portnov Boris A. , Kliger Doron
Published: November 2024

As the climate becomes more extreme and heat waves become more prevalent, the effects of climate change spill over into previously unnoticed areas. One such prominent result of global warming is the adverse effect of outdoor weather on pedestrians at night. To investigate this rather overlooked effect, we carried out a large-scale field study in 232 different locations in three different cities in Israel–Tel Aviv-Yafo (106 locations), Haifa (49 locations), and Beersheba (77 locations). The study, involving 30,216 observations on the feeling/s of safety (FoS) performed by 491 participants, started in August 2019 and lasted almost one year. As the study reveals, people feel safer, with all other factors being constant, when the temperature is moderate and humidity is high. According to the study findings, if temperature increases from 25 °C to 30 °C, illumination should be increased by ~20 lx to maintain the same level of FoS. However, if the temperature drops, less illumination can be supplied, which makes a case for smart illumination policies. As providing sufficient FoS is important for an active life outdoors, this study generates knowledge that can help support active and secure mobility in urban areas and beyond. As temperatures rise and humidity patterns change, our findings may have broad implications for urban areas worldwide, both in Israel and beyond.
The Impact of Market Power on Capital Misallocation: A Total Factor Productivity Perspective
Authors: Lu Yuhao , Wang Shulin , Pillalamarri Sudarshan
Published: November 2024

The proper allocation of corporate capital is critical to sustainable business development, and misallocation of resources can impede sustainable economic growth and competitive markets. This study investigates the relationship between market power and capital misallocation in Chinese A-share listed companies, with a novel focus on the mediating role of total factor productivity (TFP). Using a comprehensive dataset of 20,818 firm-year observations from 2009 to 2021, we employ linear regression analysis to elucidate the mechanisms through which market power influences capital allocation efficiency. The results reveal a significant positive correlation between market power and capital misallocation, with TFP partially mediating this relationship. Specifically, a one-unit increase in the market power index is associated with a 1.106 unit decrease in TFP, and a 0.028 unit increase in the capital misallocation, indicating potential threats to long-term sustainability. This effect is more pronounced in non-state-owned enterprises, firms located in eastern regions, and those without shareholdings in financial institutions. These results contribute to the literature on market structure and resource allocation by providing empirical evidence of the detrimental effects of market power on capital allocation efficiency, operating through the channel of reduced productivity. Our findings have important implications for policymakers and firm managers, suggesting the need for targeted antitrust measures, promotion of market competition, and strategies to enhance TFP. This research advances our understanding of the complex interplay between market power, productivity, and capital allocation in emerging economies, offering valuable insights for addressing market failures, improving allocative efficiency and actively promoting sustainable business and sustainable socio-economic development in the Chinese context.
Reduced Manure Treatment Needs with Compost-Bedded Pack Systems in Dairy Cows
Authors: Oliveira Kellen R. , Rodrigues Marcelo S. , Silva Luís H. R. , Salgado Poliana T. R. , Silva Alex L. , Rotta Polyana P.
Published: November 2024

The compost-bedded pack (CBP) system offers a sustainable solution for dairy farms by enhancing cow welfare and health while promoting environmental sustainability and improving manure management for agricultural reuse. This study aimed to evaluate the reduction in manure treatment required for agricultural use by analyzing manure excretion patterns in lactating cows. We compared seven Holstein and six Holstein × Gyr cows, divided into two CBP groups, and monitored their feces and urine behaviors over a 48 h period. Manure excretion was recorded across four farm areas: (1) feeding area, (2) resting area (composted bed), (3) path to the milking parlor, and (4) milking parlor. Both breeds predominantly excreted feces (45.03%) and urine (54.18%) in the resting area, which facilitated composting directly in the bedding. This resulted in a significant reduction in nitrogen requiring treatment, averaging 76.8–85.3 g per cow per day, accounting for 44–49% of total nitrogen excretion. The CBP system demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing environmental impact by minimizing nitrogen loss through volatilization and leaching, while also enhancing nutrient recycle in agriculture. These findings emphasize the CBP system’s role in foresting sustainable dairy farming and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Contribution of Professional Cleaning to Indoor Air and Sewage Pollution
Authors: Martienssen Marion , Riedel Ramona , Kühne Tom
Published: November 2024

In this study, several professional cleaning products were analyzed for their impact on local air and sewage contamination. The products were first analyzed for their content of potentially harmful ingredients, their biodegradability, and the potential for the mobilization of hazardous substances from the floorings that were cleaned. The contribution of the cleaning products to sewage pollution with environmentally hazardous substances was studied at full scale. All commercially available cleaning products studied were declared to be environmentally friendly (labeled with the EU Ecolabel). However, despite being labeled as “green” products, between 16 and 24 volatile harmful ingredients were identified. An optimized experimental product, produced completely from natural raw materials, also contained several harmful substances originating from the herbal raw materials themselves. During the field study, we identified a range of trace substances in the sewage. Eight of these substances (e.g., p-cymene, butanone, eucalyptol) significantly originated from the cleaning products. Several others may have originated from the cleaning products, but other sources were also possible. The flooring materials that were cleaned contained several harmful substances themselves. The release of some substances (e.g., toluene) into the sewage significantly increased during the cleaning process.
Efficiency of Bacteriophage-Based Detection Methods for Non-Typhoidal Salmonella in Foods: A Systematic Review
Authors: Phothaworn Preeda , Meethai Chatruthai , Sirisarn Wanchat , Nale Janet Yakubu
Published: November 2024

Food contamination with non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) presents a significant public health risk, underscoring the critical need for rigorous food safety measures throughout the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption stages. Conventional diagnostic strategies are time-consuming and labor-intensive and are thus sub-optimal for throughput NTS detection. Bacteriophages (phages) are highly specialized bacterial viruses and exhibit extreme specificity for their hosts. This organic phage/bacterial interaction provides an invaluable tool that can potentially replace or complement existing S. enterica detection methods. Here, we explored work in this area and reviewed data from PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and ScienceDirect up to 4 November 2024. Thirty-five studies were selected from 607 retrieved articles using the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist to ensure quality. Salmonella enrichment, rapid detection, and effective recovery in diverse food sources for various NTS serovars were targeted. Utilizing phages as bio-probes alongside lateral flow immunoassays, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence, and electrochemistry assays enabled rapid and highly sensitive detection of NTS, achieving limits as low as 7 to 8 CFU/mL within 30 min. Balancing detection sensitivity with rapid analysis time is essential. Further research and development will be pivotal to overcoming challenges and maximizing the efficiency of NTS phage-based detection to ensure optimal food safety.
Molecular Characterization and Pathogenicity Analysis of Porcine Rotavirus A
Authors: Lv Yaning , Tong Ze , Liu Jiaqi , Zhang Zhaoran , Wang Chenchen , Zeng Yan , Liu Pingxuan , Zong Xin , Chen Guosheng , Chen Huanchun , Tan Chen
Published: November 2024

Porcine rotavirus A (RVA) is one of the major etiological agents of diarrhea in piglets and constitutes a significant threat to the swine industry. A molecular epidemiological investigation was conducted on 2422 diarrhea samples from Chinese pig farms to enhance our understanding of the molecular epidemiology and evolutionary diversity of RVA. The findings revealed an average RVA positivity rate of 42% (943/2422), and the study included data from 26 provinces, primarily in the eastern, southern and southwestern regions. Genetic evolutionary analysis revealed that G9 was the predominant genotype among the G-type genotypes, accounting for 25.32% of the total. The VP4 genotypes were P[7] (36.49%) and P[23] (36.49%). The predominant genotypic combinations of RVA were G9P[23] and G9P[7]. Eleven RVA strains were obtained via MA104 cell isolation. A rat model was established to assess the pathogenicity of these strains, with three strains exhibiting high pathogenicity in the model. Specifically, the RVA Porcine CHN HUBEI 2022 (Q-1), RVA Porcine CHN SHANXI 2022 (3.14-E), and RVA Porcine CHN HUBEI 2022 (5.11-U) strains were shown to cause diarrhea in the rats and damage the intestinal villi during the proliferation phase of the infection, leading to characteristic lesions in the small intestine. These data indicate that continuous monitoring of RVA can provide essential data for the prevention and control of this virus.
Growth and Grazing Mortality of Microbial Plankton in a Shallow Temperate Coastal Lagoon (Ria Formosa, SW Iberia)
Authors: Santos Yohann , Mosley Benjamin A. , Nogueira Patrícia , Galvão Helena M. , Domingues Rita B.
Published: November 2024

Microzooplankton grazing is widely recognized as an important process of heterotrophic prokaryote and phytoplankton biomass removal. However, few studies have specifically addressed microbial mortality in the Ria Formosa coastal lagoon. This study aimed to assess the growth and mortality of heterotrophic prokaryotes and phytoplankton in this ecosystem using the dilution technique. The results revealed significant seasonal variations in the growth and grazing rates of both heterotrophic prokaryotes and phytoplankton, with mean grazing rates slightly exceeding the mean potential instantaneous growth rates. This indicates that microzooplankton consume a substantial proportion of both microbial groups in the lagoon. For specific phytoplankton taxa, the wide range of observed grazing rates suggests grazer selectivity, highlighting the need for future research to examine the dynamics of each phytoplankton group more closely.
Urban FEW Nexus Model for the Otun River Watershed
Authors: Torres Camilo , Gitau Margaret W. , Lara-Borrero Jaime , Paredes-Cuervo Diego , Daher Bassel
Published: November 2024

The food–energy–water (FEW) nexus has emerged as an alternative for managing resources in the food, energy, and water systems. However, there are limited case studies applying this approach in the Latin American and Caribbean region. This region stands to benefit significantly from the FEW nexus approach due to its heavy reliance on hydropower for electricity generation and unevenly distributed and poorly managed water resources. In this study, an urban FEW nexus framework was used in the Otun River Watershed (ORW) to evaluate changes in food, energy, and water demand for four scenarios. Additionally, regional climate models (RCMs) were used to forecast water availability in the ORW from 2030–2039. The results show that water demand could increase by 16% and energy demand will increase by roughly 15% for scenario 2, while water demand in scenario 3 will likely remain unchanged in relation to the current conditions (base scenario). Enhancing water resources management in the ORW will involve a variety of measures, including: implementing practices to reduce water losses in distribution systems, developing green infrastructure and decentralized wastewater systems, and embracing urban and peri-urban farming. Successful application of urban FEW nexus solutions requires involvement from stakeholders across the food, energy, and water systems.
The Impact of Parabens and Their Mixtures on Daphnids
Authors: Leung Anne , Rowan Emma , Melati Chiappara Flavia , Grintzalis Konstantinos
Published: November 2024

Parabens are recognized as emerging contaminants. Used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, they present significant ecological risks to aquatic ecosystems. This study evaluated the effects of two parabens—methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (methylparaben) and propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (propylparaben)—both individually and as a mixture on daphnids. Through a series of controlled exposure experiments, phenotypic endpoints, including mortality, feeding behaviour, and enzymatic activity, were measured. The results demonstrate that propyl paraben and the mixture of propyl and methyl paraben exhibit greater toxic potential compared to methyl paraben alone. We observed a dose-dependent impact on key enzymes, indicating significant metabolic disruption. These findings underscore the necessity of utilizing model systems to investigate the complex interactions and cumulative impacts of pollutant mixtures in aquatic environments. Furthermore, this study provides critical insights regarding the underlying toxicity mechanisms of parabens, highlighting the need for comprehensive water quality monitoring and risk assessment frameworks to address the challenges posed by emerging contaminants.
Integrating Water Quality Index (WQI) and Multivariate Statistics for Regional Surface Water Quality Evaluation: Key Parameter Identification and Human Health Risk Assessment
Authors: Luo Huoqian , Nong Xizhi , Xia Huajie , Liu Huabin , Zhong Lingshuang , Feng Yao , Zhou Wenjuan , Lu Yu
Published: November 2024

Assessing regional water quality and evaluating the associated risks to human health posed by aquatic contaminants are paramount for conserving and managing surface water resources and formulating effective local policy decisions. This study utilizes 17 water quality parameters collected monthly from nine national monitoring stations in Nanning City, China, from January 2021 to March 2023, i.e., water temperature (WT), pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), permanganate index (CODMn), chemical oxygen demand (COD), five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N), total phosphorus (TP), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), fluoride (F-), selenium (Se), arsenic (As), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and lead (Pb). Analyses were performed utilizing the Water Quality Index (WQI) and multiple stepwise regression to ascertain seasonal and spatial variations in water quality and to identify key water quality parameters. Human health risks were evaluated, focusing on eight heavy metals. The results indicated that the average WQI for the designated area was 94.1, with individual monitoring stations displaying WQIs ranging from 93.22 to 96.44, categorizing the water quality as “excellent”. The WQI exhibited seasonal fluctuations, peaking in spring and winter while decreasing in summer and autumn. All measured parameters met national standards for Class I and II surface waters. The stepwise regression analysis facilitated the construction of minimized WQI models (WQImin) derived from three different training and testing datasets, with a WQImin model incorporating six key parameters, i.e., DO, CODMn, NH3-N, Hg, WT, and Se. The concentration of heavy metals in the water exhibited a sequence of Zn (3.35 µg/L) > Cr (2.00 µg/L) > Cu (1.36 µg/L) > As (1.29 µg/L) > Se (0.32 µg/L) > Pb (0.17 µg/L) > Cd (0.03 µg/L) > Hg (0.01 µg/L), with all metals adhering to the Class I standard. Children are more susceptible to the adverse effects of heavy metal contamination than adults, exhibiting a total environmental health risk of 1.28 times greater. Cr was identified as the predominant contributor to the aggregate health risk, accounting for over 80% of the risk in adults and children, followed by As (19.1%). Future protection efforts are recommended to prioritize the control of Cr and As concentrations in Nanning City.
Ecological Compensation Scheme for Greywater Footprint Transfer in the Yangtze River Economic Belt Under the Perspective of Environmental Equity
Authors: Zhao Liuzhen , Zhang Lin , Deng Xiaojun
Published: November 2024

Based on China’s multi-region input–output tables from 2012 and 2017, we measured the greywater footprint and the value-added totals implied by trade within the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Additionally, we constructed an environmental inequity index to analyze the environmental inequity resulting from shifts in the greywater footprint. Finally, we designed and compared two sets of eco-compensation schemes based on the direct and opportunity costs of water resources. The results indicate that: (1) economically developed regions with strong consumption capacities, such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, are the primary importers of greywater footprints, whereas the opposite is true for exporters, with most of these regions having a higher GDP (Gross Domestic Product) share from agriculture; (2) a trade phenomenon exists where developed regions leverage their high-value-added industries to exploit underdeveloped regions, exacerbating regional imbalances and hindering the overall coordinated and high-quality development of the region; (3) the direct cost option is less effective than the opportunity cost option in promoting overall regional environmental equity, as the direct cost option fails to account for indirect costs, making the opportunity cost option more advantageous for fostering coordinated regional development.
Identification and Validation of Groundwater Potential Zones in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Western Saudi Arabia Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques
Authors: El-Sorogy Abdelbaset S. , Alharbi Talal , Al-Kahtany Khaled , Rikan Naji , Salem Yousef
Published: November 2024

Groundwater is an essential water resource utilized for agricultural, industrial, and home applications. Evaluating the variability of groundwater is essential for the conservation and management of this resource, as well as for mitigating the reduction in groundwater levels resulting from excessive extraction. This study aimed to define the groundwater potential zones (GWPZ) in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, Western Saudi Arabia, utilizing remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) techniques, alongside meteorological data. Seven thematic maps were produced based on the regulatory characteristics of geology, drainage density, height, slope, precipitation, soil, and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI). The influence of each theme and subunit/class on groundwater recharge was evaluated by weighted overlay analysis, including previous research and field data. The groundwater potential map was created via the weighted index overlay approach within a GIS. The groundwater potentials were classified into three categories: very poor, moderate, and good zones. The low groundwater potential regions encompass 805.81 km2 (44.91%) of the research area, located in mountainous basement rocks, characterized by high drainage density and steep gradients. The moderate zones comprise 45.67% of the total area, covering 819.31 km2, and are situated in low-lying regions at the base of mountainous mountains. Conversely, the favorable zones, comprising 9.42% of the total area, span 169.06 km2 and are located within the alluvial deposits of the lowlands next to the Wadi Al-Hamd basin and agricultural farms. The results’ accuracy was confirmed by overlaying data from 26 wells onto the designated groundwater potential categories, revealing that all wells corresponded with regions of high groundwater potential. The generated map would contribute to the systematic and efficient management of groundwater resources in this area to meet the rising water demands of Al-Madinah. The groundwater potential map is one aspect of groundwater management. It is also very important to assess this potential further via groundwater temporal monitoring, groundwater balance, and modeling.
Some aspects of the application of ESG strategy in the hotel business
Authors:   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Zeveke O. Yu.
Published: November 2024

The article examines some aspects of the implementation of ESG standards in the hotel
business, presents aspects of the transformation of the enterprise under ESG standards and analyzes
global experience.
Features of customer loyalty programs in the hotel business
Authors:   Patrice Lumumba Russian People’s Friendship University, Moscow, Zelenina S. A.
Published: November 2024

In the 21st century, many companies come to the understanding that investing in
maintaining the loyalty of regular customers will be much more profitable than spending on attracting
new consumers. The article examines the loyalty programs used.
Events in the hotel business
Authors:   Higher School of Management, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba, Moscow, Andryushkevich S. A.
Published: November 2024

In the modern world, the hospitality industry is one of the key sectors of the economy,
providing a wide range of services to meet the needs of various categories of guests. In this context,
events such as conferences, weddings, banquets and other ceremonies organized in hotel complexes
play a special role. The article is devoted to the issues of organizing events in hotels.
Youth religiosity as a subject of philosophical reflection
Authors:   Namangan Institute of Engineering and T echnology, Republic of Uzbekistan, Mirzakhmedov A. M. , Lukashova N. M. ,   Namangan Institute of Engineering and T echnology, Republic of Uzbekistan
Published: November 2024

The authors of the article consider the religiosity of youth as a social
phenomenon that ensures the continuity of ethno-confessional traditions and
values, the transformation of healthy faith and reason in the sphere of sociocultural
life. The contradictions of traditional and modern, national and universal (mass culture) are established, which is reflected in spiritual and moral life,
religiosity, as an opportunity to search for national identity. In this regard, this
work aims at a social analysis of the traditional problem of faith and reason, the
scientific understanding of which will provide an opportunity for the formation
of healthy faith, tolerance, spiritual and moral improvement of the lifestyle of the
population. The key objective of the research is the socio-political analysis of the
new meaning of spiritual and cultural life in the context of faith and reason as a
prevention of religious puritanism and extremism. The authors sought to show the
reflection of constitutional reforms in the principles of a social, secular, democratic
state in Uzbekistan and their implementation in the context of human rights and
freedom of conscience as conditions for preventing religious extremism. The
religiosity of the peoples of the East is largely connected with the warning about
the Day of Judgment, which is reminded by spiritual mentors at every meeting or
service, which allows us to conclude that faith in Islam stands guard over the Day
of Judgment, which will become a holiday for the true believer.
The Performance of the manual and Sofia rapid antigen test in medical staff exposed to Omicron variants
Authors: Guanche Garcell Humberto , Vargas Girón Eduardo , Gonzalez Perez Sandra Ibis , Felipe Garmendia Angel M , Gutierrez Garcia Francisco
Published: November 2024

Background: Variable COVID-19 rapid antigen test sensitivity had been reported and the effect of viral variants focus the attention due to impact in the early detection of cases. Objective: To compare the performance of antigen tests (manual RAT, and Sofia test) in medical staff exposed during the circulation periods of different Omicron variants.  Methods: Descriptive study of samples collected for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection in medical staff at TCH Hospital from December 2021 to December 2022, including cases confirmed by SARS CoV-2 PCR, and a RAT. Dec 2021 - March 2022 and June-Dec 2022 were considered the periods of Omicron BA.1.1. variants and Omicron BA.4/5 respectively. Comparison of Ct figures between categories was carried out using the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test, and sensitivity (95% confidence intervals) were calculated. Results: 287 healthcare workers were confirmed with COVID-19 during the study period, 56.1% during B.1.1. variant period, and 43.9% during B.4/5 variants predominant circulation. Sensitivity of the manual RAT test (82.5%; 95% CI 73.4 - 89.4) was higher during B.1.1. variant circulation in comparison with the B.4/5 period (68.9%;53.4-81.8). These two methods during this B.4/5 period had quite similar sensitivity figures when compared to each other; manual 68.9% (95% CI 53.4 - 81.8) and Sofia 72.7% (95% CI 60.4 - 83.0). Conclusion: The variation in sensitivity of the RAT for SARS CoV-2 variants and the similar performance of manual and SOFIA methods of RAT could be considered in the diagnostic approach of COVID-19 and the appropriate isolation of potentially infectious cases.
A digitalização de documentos como estratégia para a modernização da gestão pública: um estudo de caso da JUCEPAR
Authors: Villalba Karolyne Alice de Castro
Published: November 2024

O governo federal, por meio da Estratégia Nacional de Governo Digital, impulsiona a digitalização para aumentar a eficiência da gestão pública (Schiavon, 2023). Alinhado a essa iniciativa, o Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Paraná (CBMPR) reconhece a importância da digitalização de seus arquivos para otimizar a gestão interna e melhorar o atendimento à sociedade, especialmente no que diz respeito à análise de projetos de segurança contra incêndio. Objetivos: Analisar o processo licitatório da JUCEPAR, sob a perspectiva da Lei nº 14.133/2021, e propor um modelo de digitalização para o CBMPR. Metodologia: Análise documental. Foram analisados os documentos do processo licitatório da Junta Comercial do Paraná (JUCEPAR) à luz da Lei nº 14.133/2021. Resultados: identificou-se 10 categorias: Identificação do Processo; Justificativa e Objetivo da Contratação; Modalidade e Base Legal da Licitação; Especificações Técnicas do Serviço; Etapas do Processo de Digitalização; Sustentabilidade e Medidas de Segurança; Obrigações do Contratado; Obrigações da Contratante; Pesquisa de Preço; Controle e Fiscalização da Execução. Conclusão: Observou-se a conformidade do processo licitatório da JUCEPAR com a legislação vigente e a importância da digitalização para a modernização da gestão pública. O estudo serve como modelo para a implementação de projetos de digitalização no CBMPR e em outras instituições.
Developing Entrepreneurial Leadership in Students: An Immersive Experiential Learning Retreat
Authors: Hajji Nouha
Published: November 2024

A challenge for traditional academic methods is found in adequately preparing students for the more practical aspects of the entrepreneur’s journey. To develop these skills, experiential learning is essential. To assess its impact on the development of entrepreneurial leadership skills in students, this research developed an entrepreneurial leadership retreat. The entrepreneurial leadership retreat is an intensive, immersive learning experience specifically designed to develop essential entrepreneurial skills. Using a qualitative research approach, this research aims to select a diverse group of graduate students to participate. The research will begin with semi-structured interviews with participants before the retreat to establish baseline data on their leadership competencies and self-perceptions. Post-retreat interviews will then help assess any changes in their leadership abilities and mindset. Additionally, observational data is gathered throughout the retreat to better assess the impact of the program and students’ reactions. The learning experience integrates outdoor challenges that test physical and mental resilience, strategic planning workshops that enhance cognitive and decision-making abilities, and business simulations for a more practical result. Thematic analysis of the data allows to identify key patterns and themes related to leadership development and the specific impacts of the retreat’s activities. The experiential format aims to allow more engagements for students with the material and a more natural learning experience compared to traditional classroom-based methods. By creating an intense fun learning environment, students learn in an immersive way. By conducting this research, the objective is to contribute valuable insights to entrepreneurship education by demonstrating how experiential learning, and engaging learning are powerful tools for developing entrepreneurial leadership in students. The findings aim to encourage more experiential learning and programs that go beyond the classroom. It also seeks to inform the design of future educational programs and interventions that seek to better prepare students for leadership roles in entrepreneurial and innovation-driven settings.
SOME ASPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN VISUAL ANALYZER: CYBERNETIC APPROACH
Authors:   V.M. Glushkov Institute of Cybernetics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine, vboyun@gmail.com, Boyun V.P.
Published: November 2024

In the article, in a concise form, the results of previous research on the problematic issues of the organization and functioning of the human eye retina from a cybernetic point of view are given, some of which are confirmed by modeling. In more detail, the organization of individual components of the human visual analyzer is considered, namely, the lateral geniculate body and several areas of the visual cortex. In particular, the transfer of information from different areas of the retina, its placement in the layers of the lateral geniculate body, and the determination of highly dynamic zones in the image for controlling saccades are justified; it is shown that information about the magnitude of the difference of brightness and color is stored in the same difference, and in the brain, there is an exact binding of the points of the differences to the types and location of both bipolar cells and their cones in the retina. A functional linear organization of the architecture of the visual cortex of the brain is proposed for determining the orientation of the lines in the image, which makes it possible to join the lines of one orientation, detect different types of movement, and evaluate the speed of changes in the space of the scene. According to the idea-hypothesis of the columnar organization of neurons, an orientational columnar organization of neurons is proposed, which makes it possible to determine all of the possible orientations of lines at one point in space, i.e., determine the angles, tangents, and intersections of lines, their orientation, coordinates, and dimensions, which are very powerful informative features for searching and recognizing objects, building the frame of the object, as well as its three-dimensional model (under the condition of using information from both eyes). An idea is proposed to restore an actual scene image by coloring the spatial areas of the image using information not only of the contours of the areas but also of actual brightness values from the zones of the foveola and fovea of the central fovea.

Keywords: neurons of the peripheral retina and central fovea, on- and off-centers, receptive fields, concentric organization, informative signs, lateral geniculate body, strial (primary) visual cortex, orientation-linear and orientation-column organization of neurons.
ANALISIS PENGARUH E-COMMERCE TERHADAP KEBERLANJUTAN PASAR TRADISIONAL DI KOTA TANGERANG
Authors: Siahaan Mungkap Mangapul , Bila Rifqa
Published: November 2024

Perkembangan e-commerce di Indonesia, khususnya di Kota Tangerang, telah mengubah dinamika pasar tradisional, menghadirkan tantangan baru bagi pedagang lokal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak e-commerce terhadap keberlanjutan pasar tradisional di Kota Tangerang dan memahami persepsi pedagang terhadap perubahan ini. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan campuran, penelitian ini menemukan bahwa e-commerce menyebabkan penurunan jumlah pelanggan dan volume penjualan di pasar tradisional, serta menciptakan kesulitan dalam persaingan harga. Meskipun demikian, beberapa pedagang yang mengadopsi teknologi digital menunjukkan tanda-tanda peningkatan penjualan. Kesimpulannya, meskipun e-commerce menghadirkan tantangan besar, adaptasi teknologi dan dukungan pemerintah dapat memberikan peluang bagi keberlanjutan pasar tradisional. Kata Kunci: E-commerce, pasar tradisional, keberlanjutan, Kota Tangerang, adaptasi teknologi
АПОЛЛОН НИКОЛАЕВИЧ МОКРИЦКИЙ - УЧЕНИК А.Г.ВЕНЕЦИАНОВА И ПОСЛЕДОВАТЕЛЬ К.П.БРЮЛЛОВА: К ВОПРОСУ ОБ ЭВОЛЮЦИИ ВЗГЛЯДОВ НА ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННЫЙ МЕТОД
Authors: Елена Андреевна Шарова
Published: November 2024

Статья посвящена художнику, педагогу и яркому представителю художественной среды 1830-1860-х годов Аполлону Николаевичу Мокрицкому. Значение Мокрицкого для русской художественной культуры определяется не столько его живописными произведениями, сколько эпистолярным наследием. Именно оно позволяет рассмотреть фигуру А.Н. Мокрицкого как ученика А.Г. Венецианова, с одной стороны, и как последователя К.П. Брюллова, - с другой. Особое внимание уделено воззрениям Мокрицкого, определяющим суть художественного метода каждого из своих наставников. Проанализированы суждения Мокрицкого в качестве непосредственного представителя и обозревателя художественной ситуации второй трети XIX века и занимаемая по отношению к нему позиция ученых XX века.

The article focuses on the artist, teacher and outstanding representative of artistic milieu of 1830 - 1860th - Apollon Nikolaevich Mokritsky. The author notes that the significance of Mokritsky for Russian art culture is determined not so much by his art works as by his epistolary heritage. That’s it allows us to consider the figure of Apollon Mokritsky from the one hand as a student of A. Venetsianov and from the other hand as a follower of K. Briullov. Particular attention is paid to the Mokritsky’s views, which define the essence of the artistic method of each of his mentors. Mokritsky’s judgments as a direct representative and observer of the artistic situation of the second third of the nineteenth century and the position of scientists of the twentieth century with respect to him were analyzed.
КРЕСТОВЫЕ ПОХОДЫ В РУССКОЙ КУЛЬТУРНОЙ РЕФЛЕКСИИ
Authors: Нина Федоровна Сокольская
Published: November 2024

Представлена рецензия на книгу С.И. Лучицкой ≪Крестовые походы: идея и реальность≫. В книге предлагается совершенно иной взгляд на крестоносное движение, которое рассматривается в широком контексте социально-политических процессов, происходивших в Европе в Средние века.

A review of S.I. Luchitskaya's book "The Crusades: Idea and Reality" is presented. The book offers a completely different view of the crusader movement, which is considered in the broad context of the socio-political processes that took place in Europe in the Middle Ages.
СОХРАНЕНИЕ ЦЕРКОВНОГО ОБЪЕКТА: ОПЫТ МУЗЕЙНО-ЦЕРКОВНОГО ВЗАИМОДЕЙСТВИЯ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ СМОЛЕНСКОГО СОБОРА НОВОДЕВИЧЬЕГО МОНАСТЫРЯ В МОСКВЕ В ХХ В.)
Authors: Ирина Олеговна Ивановская
Published: November 2024

Социокультурная ситуация ХХ века не была стабильной. Тем не менее, культовые объекты сохранялись в условиях смены эксплуатирующей организации. Профессиональное и церковное взаимодействие в вопросах наблюдения за сохранностью храмов в этот период изменялось по интенсивности: от индифферентного присутствия на объекте до эффективного сотрудничества. В статье прослеживается преемственность курирования Смоленского собора Новодевичьего монастыря в Москве на протяжении столетия.

The sociocultural situation of the XX century was not stable. But cult objects were preserved during the change of the operating organization. Professional and church interaction in monitoring the preservation of temples during this period varied in intensity: from an indifferent presence at the facility to effective cooperation. In the article, the author traces the continuity of curation of the Smolensk Cathedral of the Novodevichy Convent in Moscow for a century.
НЕФОРМАЛЬНЫЕ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ РОССИЙСКОЙ МОЛОДЕЖИ ВО ВТОРОЙ ПОЛОВИНЕ 1940-х - НАЧАЛЕ 1950-х гг
Authors: Галина Михайловна Иванова
Published: November 2024

В фокусе исследования находятся неформальные объединения молодежи на территории РСФСР, попавшие во второй половине 1940-х - начале 1950-х гг. под удар сталинских репрессий в качестве «нелегальных антисоветских организаций». Раскрываются причины и условия их возникновения, анализируется количественный, половозрастной и социальный состав участников молодежных групп и кружков, исследуется механизм репрессий в отношении советской молодежи.

The research focuses on informal youth associations on the territory of the RSFSR, which came to be under the blow of Stalinist repressions as "illegal anti-Soviet organizations" in the second half of the 1940s - early 1950s. The reasons and conditions for their occurrence are revealed, the quantitative, gender, age and social composition of the participants in youth groups and circles is analyzed, the mechanism of repression against Soviet youth is investigated.
СОЦИОКУЛЬТУРНОЕ ЗНАЧЕНИЕ ТРАМ’ОВСКОГО ДВИЖЕНИЯ В ПРИМОРЬЕ В 1930-е гг
Authors: Виталий Владимирович Карпеченко
Published: November 2024

Предметом исследования является социокультурная значимость «театров рабочей молодежи» - ТРАМ’ов в Приморском крае в 1930-е гг. Опираясь на данные периодики, автор анализирует роль местного ТРАМ’овского движения, его задачи, особенности функционирования и отличительные черты, из чего складывается степень его социокультурного влияния на культурную жизнь Приморья.

The subject of the research is the socio-cultural significance of «theaters of working youth» in the Primorsky Territory in the 1930s. In the history of theatrical culture of the Russian Far East, the activities of «theaters of working youth» have not been fully analyzed. In the 1930s. in the Primorsky region, amateur performances are developing, a new stage tradition of the Soviet amateur theater is being formed. Based on the data from periodicals, the author analyzes the role of the local of «theaters of working youth movement», its tasks, functioning features and distinctive features, which make up the degree of its socio-cultural influence on the cultural life of Primorye.