bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cyber entrepreneurship and employment generation of small and medium enterprises in south-east Nigeria
Authors: Onodugo Ifeoma Joanes  , Onyemachi Chinedu Okechukwu  , Obi Amara Nkechi
Published: October 2024

The study evaluated influence of cyber entrepreneurship on employment generation of Small and Medium Enterprises in South-East Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to: ascertain the effect of selling of digital information product on job creation of Small and Medium Enterprises and examine the effect of selling of physical product on employment generation of Small and Medium Enterprises. The study adopted descriptive research design. The study area was South-east Nigeria. Research design of the study was questionnaire survey research. The sample size of 387 respondents was taken from population of 13,455 staff among 204 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operated in South-east Nigeria. The selected SMEs under study were as follows: Rokana Industries Ltd. Umualum- Nekede; Cutix Plc Umuanuka, Otolo, Nnewi; Juhel Nigeria Ltd Nkwubor Rd. Emene; Mikko Plastics Ind. Ltd Umuocham, Aba and Eze-Rome Oil Palm Abakaliki Ebonyi State. The research question were answered with simple percentage, mean and deviation while hypotheses were tested with single regression. The empirical results show that selling of digital information product has significant effect on job creation of Small and Medium Enterprises in South-East Nigeria (t-statistic; 6.484; P-value; 0.000 < Sig-value; 0.05) and selling of physical products have significant effect employment generation of Small and Medium Enterprises in South-East Nigeria (t-statistic; 11. 826; P-value; 0.000 < Sig-value; 0.05). The study recommended that government and organizations should as a way of empowerment, train and equip youths with the necessary skills and facilities that will aid their involvement in online application services.
Blockchain for sustainable supply chains: A systematic review and framework for SME implementation
Authors: Patience Okpeke Paul  , Akorede Victor Aderoju  , Kazeem Shitu  , Munachi Ijeoma Ononiwu  , Abbey Ngochindo Igwe  , Onyeka Chrisanctus Ofodile  , Chikezie Paul-Mikki Ewim
Published: October 2024

This paper presents a systematic review of the role of blockchain technology in fostering sustainable supply chains, with a particular emphasis on its implementation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The objective is to explore how blockchain can address critical challenges such as transparency, traceability, and accountability, thereby contributing to more sustainable and ethical supply chain practices. Through an extensive literature review, this study examines various blockchain applications and their potential to enhance sustainability by reducing inefficiencies, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, and mitigating risks related to unethical practices. The research methodology involved a comprehensive analysis of peer-reviewed articles, case studies, and industry reports to identify the benefits and barriers of blockchain adoption in supply chains. Key findings suggest that while blockchain can significantly enhance transparency and sustainability, SMEs face unique challenges in terms of technological adoption, cost implications, and scalability. Additionally, the paper proposes a framework tailored to SME needs, outlining practical steps for blockchain implementation, including initial investment strategies, stakeholder collaboration, and integration with existing technologies. The study concludes that blockchain holds great potential for advancing sustainable supply chains, but its adoption by SMEs requires a strategic approach that addresses financial, technical, and operational barriers. This framework provides a roadmap for SMEs aiming to leverage blockchain technology to achieve sustainability goals, thus contributing to long-term business competitiveness and compliance with global sustainability standards.
Micro abrasion in Fe-Cr-C-Nb alloys samples: The role of niobium
Authors: Rodrigues da Costa Adilson  , Grabon Wieslaw Antoni
Published: October 2024

This paper addresses to analyze the role played by Niobium (Nb) in the microstructure of Fe-Cr-C alloys being tested in micro abrasion conditions (ball abrasion test). Three alloys with differences in Cr content and one of them with 5% Nb have been prepared as weld tracks under Fe-C substrate. The resulting microstructures contain carbides embedding in a metallic matrix (MMC). Significant changes in mechanical properties are expected depending on the morphology, size and distribution of carbides. Results pointed out to an improvement in wear resistance of Fe-Cr-C-Nb alloy although it showed lower values of hardness and volume fraction of carbides in comparison to the other alloys. The coefficient of friction was also affected by Nb addition. Such results evidence the possibility of using such alloy in applications that require high performance in wear resistance as mining and agriculture equipment.
Gerakan Pesantren Sehat di Pondok Pesantren Darul Mukhlisin Kota Malang
Authors: Asri Yuni , Priasmoro Dian Pitaloka , Ardiyanti Sahda Eka
Published: October 2024

Health is an important aspect of daily life, including in islamic boarding school environments which play a significant role in religious and moral education. The Healthy Pesantren Movement at Darul Mukhlisin Islamic Boarding School in Sawojajar, Kedungkandang Subdistrict, Malang City, aims to improve the health of students through various programs and activities. This community service program is carried out over 1 year, starting in August 2023 and continuing until 2024, involving 60 students. The program includes health check-ups, health education on Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS), and improved environmental sanitation. Through a participatory approach, students and pesantren administrators are encouraged to actively engage in maintaining and improving personal and environmental health. The results of this program show an increase in health awareness and healthy living behaviors among students, as well as improvements in sanitation conditions in the pesantren environment. This movement is expected to serve as a model for other pesantren in efforts to enhance the health and well-being of students comprehensively.
Penyuluhan Tentang Pelaksanaan Posyandu Sistem 5 Meja Pada Kader Posyandu Bergas Waras kelurahan Sumampir Kecamatan Purwokerto Utara
Authors: Netra Wirakhmi Ikit , Arni Nur Rahmawati
Published: October 2024

Posyandu is one form of Community-Based Health Effort (UKBM) managed and organized by, from, and for the community in health development, aiming to empower the community and provide easy access to basic health services to accelerate the reduction of maternal and infant mortality rates. The urgency of this Community Service activity is to optimize the role of cadres at Posyandu Bergas Waras. The objectives of this Community Service Program are: 1) To assess the level of knowledge of posyandu cadres about the 5-table system, and 2) To provide counseling to cadres about the 5-table system in posyandu. The methods used in this activity are: 1) Measuring the level of knowledge of cadres before counseling through a questionnaire, 2) Providing counseling to posyandu cadres about the 5-table system, and 3) Measuring the level of knowledge of cadres after counseling through a questionnaire. The results of this program showed a 40% increase in the cadres' knowledge. Posyandu Bergas Waras cadres are expected to implement the 5-table system in their routine posyandu activities.
Sosialisasi Pemanfaatan Chatgpt Sebagai Pendukung Alat Pembelajaran Bagi Guru SMP PGRI 8 Sidoarjo
Authors: Vigih Hery Kristanto  , Eka Nurmala Sari Agustina  , Tanti Diyah Rahmawati  , Diyah Purwitasari
Published: October 2024

In the ever-evolving digital era, education faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Technology is now an integrated part of the learning process, providing various tools that can increase the effectiveness and efficiency of education. One technological innovation that has great potential to support educators is ChatGPT. This ability can be utilized by teachers for various purposes, including in making learning tools. With the help of ChatGPT, teachers can save time and energy in designing teaching materials, assignments and learning evaluations that suit students' needs (Kharis et al., 2024). The teachers at SMP PGRI 8 Sidoarjo have not made much use of technology that makes it easier for them to prepare learning tools. This can be seen from the results of initial observations which show that 71.4% of teachers have never used applications or technology that makes it easier to create learning tools. This Community Service implementation was carried out with the aim of introducing, socializing and assisting teachers in utilizing ChatGPT to develop learning tools more quickly, effectively and efficiently. The results of participant responses regarding the implementation of activities are measured by participant satisfaction, which is the average of participant satisfaction with the satisfaction indicator factors. In this activity, 84.46% of participants gave an average rating of very good to the statement items in the questionnaire, which can be interpreted as meaning that 84.46% of participants were very satisfied.
La legatura dei libri antichi
Storia e conservazione
Authors: Zanetti Melania
Published: October 2024

Bookbinding has always been a fundamental component of the book in codex form, a system for assembling the sheets containing the text and protecting them from the wounds of time and the manipulations associated with book use. In addition to their functionality, historical bookbindings can be considered mines of non-textual information. In their multi-materiality, they reveal the complexity of craftsmanship, technological advancement, usage, trade, and even the faith of the human community that produced them. However, the interest in more than just decorating the covers in these objects is quite recent and it is related to the gradual understanding that books are artefacts to be safeguarded in their entirety as material historical evidence and part of our cultural heritage. The essays collected in this volume reflect different approaches to the study of historical bookbindings in the Western Mediterranean basin as well as in the Byzantine and Islamic worlds, including projects for the census of bindings, the study of written sources, the direct examination of book collections and the application of the methods of the archaeology of the book to analyse materials and structures involved in bookbinding manufacture. Terminologycal issues in their description are also addressed. Many different approaches help to place the book artefact in the historical context in which it was produced and to learn in detail about the technical characteristics of its production.
Sixty Years of Research on Medieval Manuscript Bindings in France: Review and Perspectives
Authors: Delmulle Jérémy
Published: October 2024

This paper provides an overview of research on medieval bookbinding carried out over the last sixty years in France, particularly at the IRHT (CNRS). It offers an assessment of the national census of medieval bindings kept in France, which is currently being relaunched; it presents the elements of material description retained for the French corpus and transformed into an indexing tool in a dedicated database, arguing for the adoption of a standardised description scheme; finally, it shows how several reproduction techniques tested over time now offer researchers useful visual aids, and how new developments can now be envisaged using 3D tools.
For a Cultural History of the Cambrai Cathedral Bindings
The Case of Carolingian-Romanesque Hybrid Ligatures
Authors: Campagnolo Alberto , Lévêque Élodie , Brix Antoine , Bertrand Paul
Published: October 2024

This study examines Carolingian-Romanesque hybrid bookbindings in Cambrai Cathedral manuscripts, employing biocodicological analysis to assess their construction and material composition. It explores the cultural and technological implications of these bindings within the medieval book production context, highlighting the transition between Carolingian and Romanesque styles. The research underscores the significance of bindings in understanding the bookʼs material history, showcasing their role in reflecting broader cultural and technological shifts in medieval Europe.
Intermediate Appellate Courts and the Doctrine of Precedent: Lendlease Corporation Ltd v Pallas
Authors: Hynard Emerson , Slobedman Ilana
Published: October 2024

The High Court of Australia appeal in Lendlease Corporation Ltd v Pallas raises a novel question of precedent: what approach should an intermediate appellate court (‘IAC’) take when faced with competing IAC authorities? The cases reveal that different approaches have been adopted: deferring to the home jurisdiction, favouring the most recent decision, and approaching the issue afresh. The principled answer to this question must be informed by the modern concept of a single Australian common law and the corollary rule that an IAC should not depart from a decision of another IAC on an issue of national operation unless convinced that the earlier decision is ‘plainly wrong’. It is argued that if Court B has found a decision of Court A to be plainly wrong, should the issue come before Court A again for determination, it is not open for Court A to defer to its previous decision or consider the matter afresh. In an integrated judicial system of equals working together to achieve a common goal, consistency demands that Court A give heightened deference to the decision of Court B.
PERAN KELOMPOK INFORMASI MASYARAKAT (KIM) “NUKUS” DALAM MEWUJUDKAN PARTISIPASI PUBLIK PADA KELURAHAN SUKUN KOTA MALANG
Authors: Fithriana Noora , Blolon Sesilia Kerong , Firdausi Firman
Published: October 2024

Pemerintah membentuk Kelompok Informasi Masyarakat (KIM) sebagai sarana penghubung informasi yang tepat bagi publik, serta sebagai pengelolaan dan pelayanan informasi yang berkualitas untuk keberlangsungan kehidupan sosial masyarakat. Untuk mengetahui peran KIM “Nukus” dalam mewujudkan partisipasi publik, beserta faktor pendukung dan penghambatnya dilakukanlah penelitian ini. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif untuk mengumpulkan data primer dan sekunder. Data primer berupa hasil wawancara dengan informan (Kepala Kelurahan Sukun, Anggota KIM “Nukus”, Staf Dinas Komunikasi dan Informatika Kota Malang, serta masyarakat Kelurahan Sukun). Data primer penelitian ini juga berupa hasil observasi lapangan dan dokumentasi, sedangkan data sekunder adalah dokumentasi kegiatan KIM “Nukus” yang disebarluaskan melalui sosial media milik KIM. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa peran KIM “Nukus” sudah baik dalam mewujudkan partisipasi masyarakat apabila dilihat dari interaksi berupa norma, wujud perilaku, penilaian dan sanksi, serta harapan meskipun masyarakat masih berharap agar profesionalitas KIM dalam menjalankan tugas dan fungsinya dapat ditingkatkan lagi. Dalam menjalankan perannya, KIM “Nukus” dapat mewujudkan partisipasi publik dapat dengan mengikutsertakan masyarakat guna menerima dan memanfaatkan informasi yang telah disebarluaskan oleh KIM “Nukus”. Hal ini didukung oleh faktor wujud perilaku dari sumber daya manusia KIM “Nukus” yang memiliki jiwa sosial tinggi dan solid, serta kompak. Namun, peran KIM “Nukus” terhambat oleh harapan karena kurangnya jumlah personil peliputan dan penyebaran informasi, terbatasnya alat dan belum adanya kemasan informasi dari masyarakat sendiri yang publikasinya dibantu oleh KIM
ANALISIS KUALITAS PELAYANAN SEPEKAN (SISTEM INFORMASI REKOMENDASI PERIZINAN LAYANAN KELITBANGAN DENGAN DIGITAL SIGNATURE) DI BAPPEDA KABUPATEN GRESIK
Authors: Uyum Lina Lafilatul , Sholichah Nihayatus , Pramudiana Ika Devi , Kamariyah Sri , Fatah Zainal
Published: October 2024

Pelayanan pengajuan surat rekomendasi izin penelitian/survey/riset/KKN/PKL berbasis web SEPEKAN merupakan pelayanan yang memfasilitasi pegajuan permohonan surat rekomendasi secara 24 jam dan dilengkapi dengan digital signature. Tujuan dari penciptaan web SEPEKAN adalah untuk melayani pengajuan surat rekomendasi izin penelitian/survey/riset/KKN/PKL yang dapat dilakukan kapanpun dan dimanapun. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendiskripsikan kualitas pelayanan SEPEKAN serta apa saja yang menjadi faktor penghambat dan pendukung dalam melakukan pelayanan SEPEKAN di Bappeda Kabupaten Gresik. Dalam mengetahui kualitas pelayanan SEPEKAN menggunakan lima dimensi menurut Parasuraman, Zeithaml, dan Berry meliputi: Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, dan Empathy. Adapun penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dengan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah sumber data primer dan sekunder dengan teknik analisis data meliputi pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan SEPEKAN berbasis web terbilang sudah menerapkan dimensi Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, dan Empathy. Adanya web SEPEKAN ini sangat membantu masyarakat yang akan melakukan pengajuan karena dapat dilakukan secara online tanpa harus berkunjung ke kantor. Namun ada yang menjadi penghambat yaitu bagi masyarakat yang belum mengenali pelayanan SEPEKAN melaui website, masyarakat yang gaptek (gagap teknologi) kurang mengetahui teknologi informasi sehingga masyarakat menjadi awam dengan website ini. Hal ini diperlukan adanya sosialisasi dari pihak Bappeda guna menginformasikan terkait tata cara pengajuan surat izin rekomendasi melalui web SEPEKAN supaya masyarakat lebih mudah menggunakan website tersebut tanpa mendatangi kantor terlebih dahulu.
Architecture of an automated program complex based on a multiple kernel svm classifier for analyzing malicious executable files
Authors: Nafiiev Alan , Rodionov Andrii
Published: October 2024

Subject matter. This article presents the development and architecture of an automated program complex designed to identify and analyze malicious executable files using a classifier based on a multiple kernel support vector machine (SVM). Goal. The aim of the work is to create an automated system that enhances the accuracy and efficiency of malware detection by combining static and dynamic analysis into a single framework capable of processing large volumes of data with optimal time expenditure. Tasks. To achieve this goal, tasks were carried out that included developing a program complex that automates the collection of static and dynamic data from executable files using tools like IDA Pro, IDAPython, and Drakvuf; integrating a multiple kernel SVM classifier to analyze the collected heterogeneous data; validating the system's effectiveness based on a substantial dataset containing 1,389 executable samples; and demonstrating the system's scalability and practical applicability in real-world conditions. Methods. The methods involved a hybrid approach that combines static analysis – extracting byte code, disassembled instructions, and control flow graphs using IDA Pro and IDAPython – with dynamic analysis, which entails monitoring real-time behavior using Drakvuf. The multiple kernel SVM classifier integrates different data representations using various kernels, allowing for both linear and nonlinear relationships to be considered in the classification process. Results. The results of the study show that the system achieves a high level of accuracy and completeness, as evidenced by key performance metrics such as an F-score of 0.93 and ROC AUC and PR AUC values. The automated program complex reduces the analysis time of a single file from an average of 11 minutes to approximately 5 minutes, effectively doubling the throughput compared to previous methods. This significant reduction in processing time is critically important for deployment in environments where rapid and accurate malware detection is necessary. Furthermore, the system's scalability allows for efficient processing of large data volumes, making it suitable for real-world applications. Conclusions. In conclusion, the automated program complex developed in this study demonstrates significant improvements in the accuracy and efficiency of malware detection. By integrating multiple kernel SVM classification with static and dynamic analysis, the system shows potential for real-time malware detection and analysis. Its scalability and practical applicability indicate that it could become an important tool in combating modern cyber threats, providing organizations with an effective means to enhance their cybersecurity.
Aggregation-based obfuscation method for electronic systems design
Authors: Ponomarenko Olha , Gorbachov Valeriy
Published: October 2024

Hardware Trojan attacks relate to malicious modifications of integrated circuits during design or manufacturing, involving untrusted design tools or components. Such modifications can lead to undesired behavior of integrated circuits or the appearance of hidden data leakage channels. There are various methods of classification, detection and prevention of hardware Trojans insertion. One approach to prevent of Trojans insertion is an obfuscation-based design approach. This approach is based on hiding the functional and structural properties of the design, which makes it difficult for an attacker to insert Trojans. The subject matter of research is an aggregation-based obfuscation method for electronic systems design. The goal of the work is to study the process of aggregation-based obfuscation of the electronic systems design. The main idea is that the development and connection phase of the reference monitor is performed in a trusted environment. Thus, an attacker will not be able to obtain its functionality and original structure. The relevance of the work lies in the fact that this approach prevents the possibility of functioning of hardware Trojans. The following tasks were solved in the work: development and study of an aggregation-based obfuscation algorithm for electronic systems design; implementation of the reference monitor presentation as a separate subsystem associated with the main design; experimental evaluation of the possibilities of the method. As a result of the work the aggregation-based obfuscation method for electronic systems design was demonstrated; reference monitor was presented as a separate subsystem associated with the main design; experimental evaluation of the possibilities of the method was demonstrated. The studies allow us to conclude: the obfuscation-based design approach is that the integrated circuit is modified, thus, the functional and structural properties of the design are hidden, which makes it difficult for an attacker to insert Trojans. Aggregation-based obfuscation considers the reference monitor as a separate subsystem associated with the main design.
Developing a Micro-Credential Curriculum in IoT for Malaysian Community Colleges: Key Topics and Projects
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Techanamurthy Umawathy , Ahmad Fadhlina ,   Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia, Kahar Noorfadhilah ,   Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia, Pataniah Salahuddin Ana Rohana ,   Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia, Ahmad Zanariah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: October 2024

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a crucial course in Information Technology programs, merging electronic circuit concepts with programming skills to create interconnected devices. This study aimed to design a Malaysian Community College micro-credential curriculum for IoT by identifying relevant theoretical and practical topics and mini-projects. A need for a micro-credential module with suitable instructional materials was identified, enabling learners to apply theoretical concepts through mini-projects. Using the Fuzzy Delphi (FD) method, data from 19 experts via semi-structured interviews were analyzed to design the Fuzzy Delphi instrument. This instrument was distributed to 30 industry experts and academic practitioners, who ranked the elements on a five-point Likert scale. Fuzzy evaluation to establish consensus for inclusion requires an average expert agreement of 75%, a d-construct threshold of 0.2, and an average fuzzy number of 0.5. Consensus was reached for six out of nine theoretical topics and nine out of 13 practical topics. “Fundamental concepts of IoT” was deemed the most critical theoretical topic with 97% consensus, while "basic connectivity of IoT hardware" was the top practical topic with 100% consensus. For mini-projects, experts accepted two out of nine theoretical topics and nine out of 13 hands-on topics. The top authentic projects were “Air Quality Monitoring” and “Smart Home Security”, with 83% and 80% consensus, respectively. This study lays the groundwork for developing learning outcomes and assessment strategies for a micro-credential course on IoT at Community Collegesto equip TVET students with industry-relevant competencies, thus making them more employable.
RELIGIOUS TOURISM AND RESILIENCE BUILDING: AN OVERVIEW OF IMPACTS AND RECOVERY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors:   University of Johannesburg, School of Tourism and Hospitality, College of Business and Economics, Johannesburg, South Africa, MZOBE Siphathisiwe Caroline , NYIKANA Siyabulela ,   University of Johannesburg, School of Tourism and Hospitality, College of Business and Economics, Johannesburg, South Africa
Published: October 2024

Intending to contribute to the sector’s resilience in times of external shocks, this study unpacks the experiences of the religious tourism sector during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. Through an exploratory qualitative approach with indepth, interviews conducted with key role-players (n=50), the findings reveal significant financial losses suffered by the sector during the pandemic's peak, marked by widespread activity closures. Many organizations faced difficulties in maintaining their customary faith-based activities, travel, and commitments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study identifies valuable lessons from these challenges, emphasizing the importance of fostering collaborations with other stakeholders and embracing technological innovations. By shedding light on these experiences, the study offers insights for enhancing resilience in religious tourism amidst uncertainty, with implications for strategic planning and long-term resilience efforts within the sector.
Analysis of Acceptance and Use of the MyKopay Application Using the UTAUT 2 and EUCS Models
Authors: Zahrati Wenty , La Ode Muh. Rabil Saputra  , Zahra Aqilah Dytihana
Published: October 2024

The government of Payakumbuh City introduced the MyKopay application through the Department of Communication and Information as a means to provide public services and information related to local government activities. This study aims to analyze the acceptance and use of the MyKopay application using two models: the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT 2) and End-User Computing Satisfaction (EUCS). Additionally, it seeks to identify aspects of the application that need improvement and maintenance. The research method is descriptive quantitative. The research findings indicate that factors such as Content, Accuracy, Format, Timeliness, Ease of Use, Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence, Facilitating Conditions, Hedonic Motivation, Price Value, Habit, and User Satisfaction do not have a significant positive impact on User Satisfaction or Behavioral Intention. However, Behavioral Intention has been proven to have a significant positive effect on Use Behavior. Age and gender factors strengthen the Habit variable and have a significant positive impact on Use Behavior. The research results show that the MyKopay application has been accepted and used by the people of Payakumbuh City
THE INFLUENCE OF DEFERRED TAX EXPENSE, CAPITAL INTENSITY, LEVERAGE, AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON TAX AGGRESSIVENESS
Authors: Ariza Dzihni , Zirman Zirman , Safitri Devi
Published: October 2024

The objective of this research is to determine how tax aggressiveness is affected by factors like as leverage, deferred tax cost, capital intensity, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The sample group for this study consists of manufacturing businesses that will be trading on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) between 2019 and 2021. The 78 firms that made up the sample were researched over a period of three years using secondary data derived from financial and annual reports as well as purposeful sampling approaches. Multiple linear regression is the method used for analysis. According to the findings, tax aggressiveness is negatively affected by capital intensity and CSR. Leverage has a positive effect on tax aggressiveness. Then, deferred tax expense has no effect on tax aggressiveness.
USO DE SOFTWARE PARA ANÁLISE DE DADOS EM PESQUISAS QUALITATIVAS:
Authors: Andrade João Vitor , Moura de Oliviera Deíse , Martins de Souza Juliana Cristina , Morais Polati Amanda
Published: October 2024

A pesquisa qualitativa explora experiências humanas que não podem ser quantificadas ou adequadamente representadas apenas por números. A visão tradicional de que a abordagem quantitativa, baseada no paradigma positivista, é superior já não é suficiente para explicar a complexidade dos fenômenos sociais e individuais
Embriogénesis somática en soja (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) var. Bragg
Authors: Melchiorre M. , Casano L. M. , Moriconi D. N.
Published: October 2024

Se describe un sistema para la regeneración de plantas de soja (Glycine max (L.) Merr.), variedad Bragg, a través de embriogénesis somática. Se probaron tres fuentes de explanto: cotiledones de semillas inmaduras, hojas cotiledonares y secciones de hipocótilos de plántulas de 25 días. A partir de los primeros se obtuvieron callos embriogénicos y embriones somáticos. Inicialmente, la producción de callos embriogénicos fue inducida cultivando cotiledones de semillas inmaduras en medio MS adicionado con concentraciones de ácido α-naftalenacético (ANA) entre 0 y 20 mg/l, combinados con ácido 2,4-diclorofenoxiacético (2,4-D) entre 0 y 40 mg/l. Treinta mg/l de 2,4-D en ausencia de ANA fue la combinación hormonal más efectiva para la producción de callos embriogénicos a los 30 días de cultivo. Luego de 30 días de subcultivo en iguales condiciones, se formaron embriones somáticos, los cuales desarrollaron en plantas completas cuando fueron cultivados en medio MS adicionado con 0,15 mg/l de ANA, 0,33 mg/l de cinetina y 0,33 mg/l de 6-bencilaminopurina.
THE KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY AS A PERFORMANCE FACTOR IN THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE
Authors:   Institute of Psychology named after G.S.Kostyuk, NAESof Ukraine, Arkhangelska Mariya
Published: October 2024

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a modern, pragmatic, evidence-based psychotherapeutic approach. Numerous studies have proven the effectiveness of CBT in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and personality disorders. CBT is used along with the pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental disorders. The research focuses on the main characteristics of cognitive-behavioral therapy, such as therapeutic relationship, conceptualization, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention, which are essential for therapeutic performance. The ways of reflection development are outlined, the difficulties encountered by a CBT therapist are identified. An evaluation form of the implementation of key components of CBT in practice is proposed, which includes a list of questions for sessions planning and the therapeutic plan development. Keywords: fundamentals of cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), principles, conceptualization, therapeutic relationships, psychoeducation, reflection, relapse prevention
FORMATION OF GENDER IDENTIFICATION IN THE PROCESS OF SOCIALIZATION OF ADOLESCENTS
Authors:   Poltava V. G. Korolenko National Pedagogical University, Rybalka Olena , Atamanchuk Nina ,   Poltava V. G. Korolenko National Pedagogical University
Published: October 2024

The article describes the essence of gender identification in the process of socialization of adolescents. The social transformations taking place in modern society are changing the established ways of life, social norms, and ideological structures that define them, as well as attitudes toward them. These transformations have a significant impact on the formation of the individual, his or her status and position in society, professional development, and family roles. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the conditions for the formation of gender identification in the process of socialization of adolescents based on a gender approach, which is implemented in the family, school, and society. The concepts of gender and gender culture are highlighted. Attention is focused on the rapid increase in the percentage of so-called civil marriages, which lead to an increase in the number of single mothers and disorientation of sex education of children in the family. In these marriages, young people are not responsible for an “artificial” family, do not strive to have and raise children, and live together to satisfy their sexual needs. Relationships formed in this way are perceived and evaluated differently by boys and girls. Thus, among the 40 adolescent males surveyed, 70% were in favor of civil marriage, while 30% were against it. Among female adolescents, 31.5% approve of civil marriages, and 68.5% are against them. The results show that boys are more loyal to free, unencumbered relationships, but girls also perceive them quite favorably, not fully realizing that it is the woman who is socially and personally more vulnerable in such a situation. It has been found that adolescents show a high awareness of their personal identity through various aspects, such as gender perceptions, social roles, moral values, and interests. They are actively rethinking their place in society and their own views, which indicates their developed self-awareness and readiness to interact with the world around them. It is concluded that the rapid development of technology, diverse cultural influences, and new forms of communication create a unique environment in which gender norms and stereotypes are constantly being revised and evolved. This process is of particular importance for adolescents, as they are actively in the phase of self-determination and personal development. Understanding the gender aspects of social interaction among this group will help to identify and address the problems of inequality and discrimination at the initial stages of their occurrence. Prospects for further research of the problem are seen in the study of the influence of gender factors of adolescents on self-determination in modern society. Keywords: gender, identity, society, socialization, construct, personality, adolescents
Gaming Preferences Matter: Relationships between Online Gaming Experience and Social Behaviors
Authors: Zou Bowen , Li Xin , Song Kunru , Zhang Jialin , Deng Huiying , Wang Yuemin , Geng Xiaomin , Kang Minfang , Potenza Marc N. , zhang jintao
Published: October 2024

Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games represent a predominant genre in the global gaming market, offering people multiple game modes, avenues for online interactions, and incentives for teamwork. Despite the considerable popularity of MOBA games, scant research has examined relationships between MOBA gameplay and social performance. Given implications for learning and health, the extent to which individual gaming preferences moderate such potential relationships warrants investigation. The present study introduces two experimental investigations to explore relationships between individual MOBA gaming experiences and social learning (Experiment 1), as assessed by the Social Learning Task, and relationships between team MOBA gaming experience and collaborative problem-solving (Experiment 2), as evaluated through the Room Assignment Task. In Experiment 1, participants were stratified based on their MOBA gaming experience into Party-Matching (PM), Solo-Matching (SM), and non-MOBA (NM) groups. Subsequently, they were randomly allocated to triads for participation in Experiment 2. In addition, triads comprising individuals with prior collaborative experiences in MOBA were specifically recruited. Experiment 1 (N = 170) showed that the PM group outperformed SM and NM groups on social learning (F(2, 162) = 3.386, p = 0.036, partial η2 = 0.04), with this relationship moderated by sex. The advantageous performance reflected more adaptive social-response behavior than a more precise perception of intention. In Experiment 2 (N = 67), a positive association was found between team members' gaming experience and team efficiency (F(2,41) = 3.662, p = 0.034, partial η2 = 0.152). These findings suggest that MOBA games hold the potential to improve human social behavior and that it is important to consider gaming preferences in understanding potential social advantages of gaming.
Nationalist Focal Events and Anti-Minority Violence -- How Soldier Funerals Spark Ethnic Riots in Turkey
Authors: Schulte Felix , Karakus Dogukan Cansin , Gökburun Ibrahim
Published: October 2024

This study examines the role of soldier funerals as triggering events for anti-minority violence in the form of ethnic riots. Focusing on a most-likely setting, anti-Syrian riots in Turkey, we argue that soldier funerals as nationalist spectacles and highly visible rituals of collective grief increase out-group hostility, serving as nationalist focal events for retributive violence against minority members. Combining mixed-effects logistic regression models with a sharp Regression Discontinuity in Time (RDiT) design, we analyze fine-grained geo-coded data on Turkish soldier funerals and anti-Syrian riots in Turkey between 2016 and 2024. Our findings reveal a increase in the likelihood of ethnic riots in the immediate aftermath of soldier funerals. Qualitative process tracing of a representative case, the 2020 Kahramanmaraş riots further supports our findings. We contribute to the understanding of immediate triggers as proximate causes of ethnic violence, highlighting the importance of nationalist focal events in shaping intergroup conflict.
Land conversions not climate effects are the dominant consequence of sun-driven CO2 capture, conversion, and sequestration
Authors: Adam Moritz , Kleinen Thomas , May Matthias , Rehfeld Kira
Published: October 2024

Removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere is required for mitigating climate change. Large-scale direct air capture combined with injecting CO2 into geological formations could retain carbon long-term, but demands a substantial amount of energy, pipeline infrastructure, and suitable sites for gaseous storage. Here, we study Earth system impacts of modular, sun-powered process chains, which combine direct air capture with (electro)chemical conversion of the captured CO2 into liquid or solid sink products and subsequent product storage (sDACCCS). Drawing on a novel explicit representation of CO2 removal in a state-of-the-art Earth system model, we find that these process chains can be renewably powered and have minimal implications for the climate and carbon cycle. However, to stabilize the planetary temperature two degrees above pre-industrial levels, CO2 capturing, conversion, and associated energy harvest demand up to 0.46% of the global land area in a high-efficiency scenario. This global land footprint increases to 2.82% when assuming present-day technology and pushing to the bounds of removal. Mitigating historical emission burdens within individual countries in this high-removal scenario requires converting an area equivalent to 40% of the European Union's agricultural land. Scenarios assuming successful technological development could halve this environmental burden, but it is uncertain to what degree they could materialize. Therefore, ambitious decarbonization is vital to reduce the risk of land use conflicts if efficiencies remain lower than expected.
Countering AI-Generated Misinformation With Pre-Emptive Source Discreditation and Debunking
Authors: Spearing Emily Rebecca , Prike Toby , Swire-Thompson Briony , Lewandowsky Stephan , Ecker Ullrich K. H.
Published: October 2024

Despite widespread concerns over AI-generated misinformation, it is unclear how much people are impacted by such misinformation or how effective countermeasures are. This study examined whether the influence of AI-generated misinformation on reasoning could be reduced by a pre-emptive, source-focused inoculation or a retroactive, content-focused debunking. In two experiments (total N = 1,223), a misleading AI-generated article influenced people’s reasoning, regardless of its alleged source (human or AI). In both experiments, the inoculation reduced participants’ general trust in AI-generated information, but failed to significantly reduce the specific influence of the misleading article on reasoning. Additional trust-boosting and disclaimer interventions used in Experiment 1 also had no impact. By contrast, debunking misinformation in Experiment 2 effectively reduced its impact, although only a combination of inoculation and debunking eliminated misinformation influence entirely. Findings demonstrate that generative AI can be a persuasive source of misinformation, potentially requiring multiple countermeasures to negate its effects.
Methodological and Functional Analysis of Art Therapy Trials in Adolescent Populations
Authors: Li Yesong , Cai Tianxi
Published: October 2024

Abstract: Art therapy is highly effective in addressing a wide range of psychosocial challenges faced by adolescents. During these developmental years, adolescents encounter numerous difficulties, and art therapy is particularly appealing and accessible to them because it uses diverse materials and mediums. Traditional art supplies and structured activities are commonly employed and have proven effective in therapeutic settings. Both long-term and short-term therapy are frequently applied to address complex issues such as PTSD, dissociation, and deep-rooted emotional struggles. Long-term therapy, in particular, fosters deeper emotional exploration and expression through creative mediums, which can sometimes be more effective than verbal communication. The availability of materials like canvas, crafts, and writing tools makes it easier for adolescents to engage with therapeutic practices, supporting their developmental needs for self-expression and exploration.
Neural Bases of Affect-Based Impulsivity: A Decision Neuroscience Account
Authors: Schreiber Alison , Hallquist Michael
Published: October 2024

Affect-based impulsivity describes the tendency to behave impulsively while experiencing negative or positive affective states. In the context of psychiatric disorders, the consequences of affect-based impulsivity can be dire, including suicidal behavior and harmful substance use. Here, we articulate a decision neuroscience account of affect-based impulsivity. Recasting this phenomenon in terms of Pavlovian and goal-directed decision systems, we consider how negative affect influences whether to act, what actions to consider, which action to select, and how vigorously to engage in a selected action. Further, we describe the neural and neuroendocrine targets of these computations. Specifically, we propose that modulation of norepinephrine and glucocorticoids during negative affective states enhances the pursuit of rewards by reducing goal-directed computations and increasing appetitive Pavlovian computations.
Japanese translation of "Farewell SPSS: Switching to free software in 2024 (Langkamp, 2024)"
Authors: Majima Yoshimasa
Published: October 2024

This document is a translation into Japanese of Farewell SPSS: Switching to free software in 2024. (Langkamp, 2024), assisted by DeepL.com.Langkamp, T. (2024, February 29). Farewell SPSS: Switching to free software in 2024. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/huajb
Assessing Mobile Instant Messenger Networks with Donated Data
Authors: Corten Rense , Boeschoten Laura , Carrière Thijs Cornelis , Jongerius Stein , Struminskaya Bella , Mulder Joris , Zahedi Parisa , Najafabadi Shiva Nadi , Mendrik Adriënne
Published: October 2024

Despite the increasing popularity and importance of mobile instant messenger services (MIMSs) such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal, the vast majority of the research on social media is focused on the “traditional” social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, mostly due to the difficulty of accessing MIMSs data. Consequently, we lack knowledge about even the most basic topological features of the societal-scale instant messenger network. To overcome this knowledge gap, we employ the innovative approach of data donation by respondents of a high-quality probability-based panel in the Netherlands (the LISS panel) to collect user data while preserving their privacy. Focusing on WhatsApp as the most popular MIMS, this study collects the first measurement of MIMS usage on a national probability sample. We find that the degree distribution of contacts is best approximated by a log-normal distribution, while the distribution of group membership is best approximated by the exponential distribution. At the individual level, we find that predictors of degree derived from the literature on extended networks mostly replicate.
A New Type of Humanities
Authors: Ohnemus Alexander Luke
Published: October 2024

Manuscript REVISIONS are COMING. Table of contents, abstract, introduction chapters, then stand alone, partially, annotated bibliography: Two intimate, important, and intricate topics are human longevity and the possible afterlife. In other words, how long humans live, and their possible afterlife. Those two subjects matter so much, they deserve their own anthology. The more we, humans, critically rationalist quantify( non-contradictory, parsimonious, falsifiable, and exactly) physics, the easier we can exactly quantify the possible afterlife. God being logos, while everyone’s higher self is its own god, would explain undeserved suffering, why moderation works(eg: assertive works best between passive and aggressive), too much ego is suicidal but, certain ego is needed for survival, etc. Christianity is the ANTI-racist, Hellenistic and Pan-white-privilege religion. Jesus =Dionysus=Bacchus=Liber(the god and root word of liberalism ). Mass immigration gives more co-ethnic selection for POGMAIP. Deserved white guilt also lowers both fetishizing and internalized racism. God=Logos. God is logic and reason itself. The same environment, memes, and genes selected for Christianity, also lead to ANTI-racism. While Logos is God, the higher-self of each individual is its own god. I don’t know if an unmoved mover exists, or ever existed, but, to discover something, logic is necessary. Thus, logic may be the universal and eternal constant. Therefore, God appears to be Logos. Perhaps each individual has its own higher self. And each higher self is its individual’s own god. A higher self cannot uproot logic itself. And, upon attempting to uproot logic, the individual loses its individuality and hurts their own self-interests. Thus, certain humility is both necessary and selfish. Of course, one researcher can only investigate so many themes. The first topic shall be longevity, also known as both life extension and anti-aging. Information theory of aging has been deduced as the best explanation so far. Following are attempts to exactly quantify the possible afterlife.
Metaphysics of Specifics
Authors: Ohnemus Alexander Luke
Published: October 2024

Maybe God is each being's individualized higher self, thus explaining both free will, ethics, and efficiency of individuality, and the law of identity on multiversal levels. "I'm agnostic. Could God be each being's individualized higher self? New discussion Started 3 hours ago Thus explaining free will, the self and the law of identity. 1) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/380876842_LONG_Term_Higher_SELF 2) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381469939_Critical_Rationalist_Physics 3) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381430297_RESPECTFULLY_Quantum_Entanglement_Reincarnation (https://www.researchgate.net/post/Im_agnostic_Could_God_be_each_beings_individualized_higher_self ). "