bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
First Observation of Kinetic Alfvén Waves behind Reconnection Front in Terrestrial Magnetotail
Authors: Wang Z. , Liu X. Y. , Fu H. S. , Cao J. B. , Dai L. , Toledo-Redondo S. , Zhang W. Z. , Fu W. D. , Zhao J. S. , Yu Y. , Guo Z. Z.
Published: December 2023

Reconnection fronts, also known as dipolarization fronts (DFs), and kinetic Alfvén waves (KAWs) are two of the widely observed structures and waves in the terrestrial magnetotail, but their correlation remains elusive in previous spacecraft measurements. Using high-resolution Magnetospheric Multiscale data, here we provide the first observational identification of KAWs behind the DF. These low-frequency dispersive KAWs propagate quasi-perpendicular to the magnetic field at phase speeds slower than local Alfvén speed, and are highly correlated with high-frequency whistlers propagating obliquely to the magnetic field. Specifically, whistlers appear at local magnetic field minima (wave troughs of KAWs) and disappear at local magnetic field maxima (wave crests of KAWs), highly consistent with the source region of whistler waves previously reported near equator and dayside magnetopause. Our study also suggests that the KAWs behind DFs could originate from the diffusion region of magnetic reconnection. These findings improve our understanding of the relationship between DFs, KAWs, and whistler waves in terrestrial magnetotail.
Unveiling the Solution to the Final-parsec Problem by Combining Millihertz Gravitational-wave Observation and Active Galactic Nucleus Survey
Authors: Zhu 朱 Liang-Gui 良贵 , Chen 陈 Xian 弦
Published: December 2023

Massive black hole binaries (MBHBs) could be the loudest gravitational-wave (GW) sources in the millihertz (mHz) GW band, but their dynamical evolution may stall when the black holes reach the innermost parsec of a galaxy. Such a “final-parsec problem” could be solved if an MBHB forms in a gas-rich environment, such as an active galactic nucleus (AGN), but other solutions not involving AGNs also exist. Testing the correlation between these mHz GW sources and AGNs is difficult in real observation because AGNs are ubiquitous. To overcome this difficulty, we use a statistical method, first designed to constrain the host galaxies of stellar-mass binary black holes, to search for the MBHB–AGN correlation in different astrophysical scenarios. We find that by detecting only one MBHB at z ≲ 0.5, a mHz GW detector, such as the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna, can already distinguish different merger scenarios thanks to the precise localization of the source. Future detector networks and deeper AGNs surveys can further testify to the MBHB–AGN correlation up to a redshift of z ∼ 2 even if only a small fraction of MBHBs merge inside AGNs. These constraints will help settle the long-standing debate on the possible solutions to the final-parsec problem.
El líder carismático tardoantiguo biografiado por el adepto. Los casos de la Vida de Plotino por Porfirio de Tiro y la Vida de Crisancio por Eunapio de Sardes
Authors: Alviz Fernández Marco
Published: December 2023

Dans cet article, l’auteur analyse les professeurs néoplatoniciens Plotin et Chrysantius de Sardes en tant que dirigeants charismatiques de leurs communautés respectives d’enseignement supérieur selon les biographies écrites par leurs disciples les plus distingués Porphyre de Tyr et Eunapius de Sardes. Pour ce faire, nous utilisons le concept wébérien de charisme, en l’appliquant, d’une part, à la relation intime enseignant-disciple comme moteur de l’écriture des textes susmentionnés et, d’autre part, à une étude comparative entre les deux chercheurs basée sur cinq catégories de performance de la figure de l’homme divin, dans laquelle nous incluons nos protagonistes, tels que le social, le politique, l’ascète, le surnaturel et le mystique.
Les débuts de l’intégration, témoignage d’une enseignante de maternelle
Authors: Rigal Hélène
Published: December 2023

Ce texte présente un témoignage sur les débuts de l’intégration d’enfants en situation de handicap en classe de maternelle et analyse les modifications apportées par l’introduction dans la classe d’un nouveau professionnel, l’auxiliaire de vie scolaire ( avs ), qui deviendra ensuite accompagnant des élèves en situation de handicap ( aesh ).
Climate Interconnectedness and Financial Stability
Authors: Chabot Miia , Bertrand Jean-Louis , Courquin Valentin
Published: December 2023

Les risques climatiques affectent directement de nombreuses entreprises non financières et indirectement les institutions financières qui les financent. Dans cet article, nous explorons l’influence des risques climatiques sur la stabilité financière des institutions financières européennes en utilisant l’analyse des réseaux et les régressions en panels. La mesure des variables d’interconnexion et les représentations graphiques des réseaux climatiques permettent d’identifier les institutions financières d’importance systémique et les concentrations de risques. Notre travail contribue au développement de nouvelles mesures macroprudentielles en permettant d’identifier les risques climatiques et de les gérer d’un point de vue systémique.
Désigner la comptabilité
Authors: Dufeu Antoine
Published: December 2023

La comptabilité en partie double actuellement en vigueur a été inventée aux XII e et XIII e  siècles dans les villes d’Italie du Nord. Depuis ses principes n’ont jamais été remis en cause. Aujourd’hui, la comptabilité, qui fonde le capitalisme, ne semble plus intéresser ni les intellectuels ni les artistes ou les écrivains. Le design, peut-être, serait capable de proposer d’autres orientations davantage en adéquation avec les questions sociales et environnementales.
Life Support System (système de survie)
Authors: Disnovation.org
Published: December 2023

L’installation artistique Life Support System emprunte la forme d’une expérience d’agriculture spatiale. Une culture de blé sous « système de survie » intégral pousse l’assistance technologique à son paroxysme : le blé ainsi cultivé serait environ mille fois plus onéreux que la valeur actuelle du blé sur le marché mondial. Ce monumental écart de coût rend perceptible l’ordre de grandeur des services écosystémiques. Depuis 2018, le collectif Disnovation.org mène la recherche artistique « Post Growth » qui explore les liens entre croissance économique et crises environnementales, et prend la forme d’entretiens, d’installations plastiques, d’expérience de laboratoire ou encore de jeux critiques.
When the Populist Radical Right Turns European
Authors: Brenner Lukas , Sartorius Nils
Published: December 2023

Dans cet article, nous abordons la question de savoir comment s'expriment les discours nationalistes et populistes des partis populistes de droite radicale lorsqu'ils coopèrent au niveau européen. Comme "cas crucial", nous étudions le groupe Identité et Démocratie, qui a été formé après les élections européennes de 2019 et représente le plus fort rassemblement de partis populistes de droite radicale dans l'histoire du Parlement européen. Nous proposons un cadre analytique qui distingue différents types de discours nationalistes et populistes du point de vue de leurs dimensions internationales. Empiriquement, nous explorons la rhétorique des membres du groupe Identité et Démocratie au cours de la première moitié de la législature actuelle du Parlement européen (2019-2021), en appliquant une analyse de contenu qualitative sur un échantillon de 153 discours. Notre analyse identifie un retrait du groupe Identité et Démocratie par rapport au récit populiste de droite radicale bien connu de "Mon pays d'abord". Au lieu de cela, nous montrons que les formes internationalisées de l'adresse au(x) peuple(s) d'Europe constituent la plus grande part de la rhétorique populiste et nationaliste d'Identité et Démocratie.
Le répit psychologique
Authors: Ballarin-Chamillard Emmanuelle
Published: December 2023

Lorsqu’une maladie neuro-évolutive s’introduit dans le couple sans y être invité, les partenaires vivent une véritable crise identitaire. Comment le psychologue exerçant au sein des structures de répit, peut-il soutenir les couples face à « un tiers étranger » qui s’immisce dans leur maisonnée et bouleverse leurs relations inter- et intrarelationnelles ? Je propose à travers cet article de faire une synthèse des différentes formules de répit proposées aux familles et aux couples confrontés à une maladie neuro-évolutive en France et d’interroger pour chacune d’elles leurs possibles effets sur la relation conjugale et sur l’apprivoisement de la maladie. Je présenterai le répit psychologique à travers le dispositif « Pause-Café » qui offre un espace d’élaboration aux couples confrontés à la maladie d’Alzheimer pour penser et contextualiser la maladie dans leur relation.
Three identities and a determinantal formula for differences between Bernoulli polynomials and numbers
Authors: Cao Jian , López-Bonilla José Luis , Qi Feng
Published: December 2023

In the paper, the authors simply review recent results of inequalities, monotonicity, signs of determinants, determinantal formulas, closed-form expressions, and identities of the Bernoulli numbers and polynomials, establish an identity involving the differences between the Bernoulli polynomials and the Bernoulli numbers, present two identities among the differences between the Bernoulli polynomials and the Bernoulli numbers in terms of a determinant and a partial Bell polynomial, and derive a determinantal formula of the differences between the Bernoulli polynomials and the Bernoulli numbers.
$ N(\kappa) $-paracontact metric manifolds admitting the Fischer-Marsden conjecture
Authors: Chaubey Sudhakar Kumar , Khan Meraj Ali , Kaabi Amna Salim Rashid Al
Published: December 2023

We characterize $ N(\kappa) $-paracontact metric manifolds (NKPMM) $ M^{2n+1} $ satisfying the Fischer-Marsden conjecture. We demostrate that, if an $ M^{2n+1} $ satisfies the Fischer-Marsden equation, then either $ M^{2n+1} $ with $ \kappa > -1 $ is a non-Einstein manifold or $ M^{2n+1} $ is locally isometric to $ \mathbb{E}^{n+1} \times \mathbb{H}^{n}(-4) $ for $ n > 1 $. For the $ 3 $-dimensional case, we show that $ M^3 $ is an Einstein manifold.
Combinatorial and frequency properties of the ribosome ancestors
Authors: Demongeot Jacques , Waku Jules , Cohen Olivier
Published: December 2023

Background

 The current ribosome has evolved from the primitive stages of life on Earth. Its function is to build proteins and on the basis of this role, we are looking for a universal common ancestor to the ribosome which could: i) present optimal combinatorial properties, and ii) have left vestiges in the current molecules composing the ribosome (rRNA or r-proteins) or helping in its construction and functioning.

Methods

 Genomic public databases are used for finding the nucleotide sequences of rRNAs and mRNA of r-proteins and statistical calculations are performed on the occurrence in these genes of some pentamers belonging to the RNA proposed as optimal ribosome ancestor.

Results

 After having exhibited a possible solution to the problem of an RNA capable of catalyzing peptide genesis, traces of this RNA are found in many rRNAs and mRNA of r-proteins, as well as in factors contributing to the construction of the current ribosome.

Conclusions

 The existence of an optimal primordial RNA whose function is to facilitate the creation of peptide bonds between amino acids may have contributed to accelerate the emergence of the first vital processes. Its traces should be found in many living species inside structures structurally and functionally close to the ribosome, which is already the case in the species studied in this article.
Is Entrepreneurship Only About Innovation?
Authors: Baptista José , Mónico Lisete , Carvalho Carla , Parreira Pedro
Published: December 2023

The aim of this chapter is to delve into an in-depth analysis and comprehension of the social representations linked to the concept of entrepreneurship. These representations were gathered through the free association technique and involved a sample comprising 966 students from higher education institutions. To achieve this objective and thoroughly scrutinize the collected data, a dual software approach was employed. The Ensemble de Programmes Permettant L'Analyse des Evocations (EVOC) was utilized, alongside the Interface de R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires (IRaMuTeQ), which facilitated both graphic representation and enhanced visual interpretation. The outcomes of this investigation underscored that while “innovation” stands out as the pivotal concept underpinning entrepreneurship, a constellation of other pertinent notions also emerged. This suggests a multifaceted nature to the construct. Moreover, the study delves into its inherent limitations and provides valuable insights to guide prospective research endeavors in this domain.
Supporting Children's Healthy Ethnic-Racial Identities in the Context of Banned Books
Authors: Celano Marianne , Hazzard Ann , Rivera Vivianne Aponte
Published: December 2023

For children of color, ethnic-racial socialization typically encourages cultural/racial pride and cultivates the ability to recognize and cope with bias against their ethnic-racial group. In contrast, White parents often provide color-blind messages, which minimize the reality of continued racism in U.S. society and overlook overwhelming evidence of White children's biased attitudes. Many mental health professionals recommend that parents and educators instead provide explicit anti-racist messages to foster healthier and more realistic White ethnic-racial identities. Children's books have often been used in interventions attempting to decrease prejudice against youths of color or recent immigrants. Unfortunately, recently expanded book banning attempts often target books which address race, ethnicity, and prejudice. The authors of one challenged book about racism, Something Happened in Our Town, discuss strategies to challenge bans, encourage healthy ethnic-racial socialization, promote value-in-diversity messages, and support children in confronting prejudice.
China's Energy Conundrum
Authors: Zreik Mohamad
Published: December 2023

China's energy dilemma is examined in this chapter, along with its historical and geopolitical settings. China's energy initiatives have a major impact on international energy stability because of the country's position as the world's largest energy consumer. The energy challenges caused by fast industrial growth and dependency on fossil fuels are discussed after a brief history of China's energy sector is presented. China's reaction to these challenges is dissected, including the measures it has taken to diversify its energy supply, increase the use of renewable energy, boost energy efficiency, and get involved in global energy governance. The chapter analyzes the effects of these policies on China's economy, social stability, environment, and foreign relations, both at home and abroad. The chapter wraps up with a glimpse into the future of China's energy plans. A sustainable and secure global energy system is the goal of the analysis, and it can help guide stakeholders in the right direction.
The Locomotives of the Algerian Hydrocarbon Industry
Authors: Kurt Mustafa Yasir , Bayram Mürsel
Published: December 2023

The aim of this chapter is to shed light on the industry-politics nexus in resource-rich Algeria with emphasis on the connection between hydrocarbon processing industry and the economic-political goals of the Algerian state. The chapter involves a historical and political inquiry by focusing on the change in economic and technological capacity of the industry over the years, drawing attention to the relevant developments in domestic and foreign policy, as well as their reflections in Algeria's energy policy. The development of the Algerian hydrocarbon industry within a period of 70 years is investigated in terms of anti-colonialism, nationalism, and rentier relations between the state and interest groups (i.e., elites, foreign states, and international companies).
Simplifying Learning Experience on a Personalized Content Recommendation System for Complex Text Material in E-Learning
Authors: Angeline R. , Aarthi S. , Jain Rishabh , Faisal Muzamil , Venkatesan Abishek , Regin R.
Published: December 2023

Complex material is difficult to absorb in e-learning environments, which distracts and lowers learning outcomes. This initiative proposes that consumers watch simple movies with the same topic to improve learning. Text analytics recommends tailored videos to consumers. The algorithm can make more tailored recommendations by evaluating text interaction and learning preferences. The system simplifies learning and makes material more complicated and intelligible. Visual videos aid learning by improving memory and comprehension. Analyze the data before using the advice. NLP can extract key text content and context. Review results are used to develop related topics and themes. Next, find relevant video content using keywords and keywords list. Previous video data can be used to recommend video material. Videos should simplify content to help consumers understand and remember it. Text interactions should be considered when personalising video suggestions. Create user profiles using engagement indicators like time on page, scroll depth, and click behaviour.
Revolutionizing Conversational AI
Authors: Suresh Babu C. V. , Akshara P. M.
Published: December 2023

The emergence of advanced NLP models, like ChatGPT and other conversational AI models, has triggered a revolutionary transformation. This chapter explores the burgeoning field of ChatGPT applications, conducting a comprehensive analysis of their impact across various domains. The chapter assesses their capabilities, challenges, and potential uses, examining the underlying architecture and training methods that enable them to generate contextually relevant and coherent responses. Ethical considerations are also addressed, encompassing concerns about bias, misinformation, and user privacy in real-world conversations. The chapter also acknowledges drawbacks, including occasional inaccuracies or sensitive content generation. In conclusion, ongoing research is vital to enhance model robustness, user experience, and ethical deployment in conversational AI. ChatGPT and similar models are poised to reshape human-machine communication, fostering dynamic, engaging, and valuable conversations.
Corporate Social Responsibility and the Possibility of Private Transnational Governance in Competition Law
Authors: Phan Thanh C.
Published: December 2023

Under economic globalization, anti-competitive acts transcend national borders and become a challenge for competition law as traditionally conceived. Most countries have been dealing with cross-border competition problems by using two basic methods: unilaterally extending national competition law's jurisdiction to acts conducted in foreign territory and cooperating in enforcing competition law. However, while the unilateral enforcement of competition law harms international comity, international cooperation in this area is constrained by conflicting national interests. Against the backdrop of such limits of statist mechanisms, this chapter examines the role of multi-national corporations in the enforcement of national competition law at a transnational level. It argues that when a multi-national corporation internalizes competition laws of countries as standards for its behaviors, the corporation can provide a mechanism to project those national laws at the transnational level by exercising its private power in a socially responsible way.
Ethics in Marketing
Authors: Bulley Cynthia A. , Braimah Stephen Mahama , Achiriga Victor
Published: December 2023

Can business and marketing practice be ethical in its entirety? The purpose of this chapter is to understand ethics in relation to marketing, examining theoretical bases and critical cases that provoked enormous controversy and sanctions. Ethics issues in marketing stem from an unconscious bias caused by equity sensitivity and certain manifestations of particular dimensions of diversity with low levels of inclusion. Notwithstanding equity, diversity, and inclusion studies stressing ethics and moral value, critically linking theories with practical issues is needed to promote good practices in marketing and business. Ethics in business and marketing improve decision-making and operations while creating credibility and satisfying stakeholders. For businesses, remaining ethical and having it entrenched in the culture of the organisation is a necessity to balance stakeholder interest. The chapter provides a window of opportunity for marketers and business practitioners to acquaint themselves with marketing ethics failures and regulatory responses.
Evaluation and Importance of Business Ethics in Terms of Organizational Culture
Authors: Adiguzel Zafer
Published: December 2023

Business ethics is a scientific discipline that analyzes and explains norms and values that guide the business world. When the books and academic researches about business ethics are examined, it is understood that interest in business ethics has started to increase. Among the most important reasons for business interest, ethics is the impact of economic development and globalization. The story of the economy and the adaptation to the global market with each passing day has brought unethical practices to the agenda. It is considered that models that improve the decision-making mechanisms of managers against corrupt practices are deemed necessary. In the study, many studies have been cited as references to explain business ethics' individual and organizational factors. It aims to contribute to the literature with the results and results of the academic research conducted on these models.
Exploring Internationalization in Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Authors: Casado-Belmonte María del Pilar , Terán-Yépez Eduardo , Carrillo Gema Marin , Capobianco-Uriarte María de las Mercedes
Published: December 2023

Sustainable entrepreneurship has become a central topic in research, although there exists a lack of study between the approaches to internationalization in sustainable businesses. This chapter aims at providing an examination of the relationship between SE and internationalization. In this way, the question of how and why firms involved in SE enter international markets, their challenges and difficulties in the process, and the different pathways are explored. Especially, the focus lies on the impact of SE involvement on the engagement in an international process. To achieve this goal, two main streams of literature are used: internationalization theories and sustainable entrepreneurship theory. The discussion section offers some future research questions worth studying.
Frauds in Business Organizations
Authors: Nakitende Marie G. , Rafay Abdul , Waseem Maimoona
Published: December 2023

Fraud has been evolving and increasing with the change in the work environment, organizational structures, industrialization, and legislation. Money, greed, manipulation, job pressures, family needs, opportunity, politics, rationalization are the crucial reasons that lead people to behave fraudulently. The purpose of the chapter is to discuss a brief overview of theories of fraud. It presents causes that inspire individuals to commit fraud, methods for identifying fraud, and motives that encourage people to commit fraud. Management must try to eliminate the vulnerabilities that offer criminals the chance to commit fraud. Organizational leaders must be diligent, implement a robust anti-fraud strategy, and discourage all improper practices. Employee performance can also be strengthened through realistic anti-fraud preparation, and conformity with legal and regulatory obligations. Thus, fostering an ethical corporate culture is essential for fraud prevention.
Green Organizational Culture, Green Innovation, and Green Performance for Achieving Environmental Sustainability
Authors: Vargas-Hernández José G. , Maillard Carlos Alberto Rodriguez , Vargas-González Omar C.
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study is to analyze the relationships among green organizational culture, green innovation, and green performance for achieving environmental sustainability. It is assumed that green organizational culture, green innovation, and green performance are supported by environmental responsible principles, assumptions, shared values, attitudes, behaviors, initiatives, and practices in organizations. The method used is the descriptive, analytic, and reflective based on a theoretical and empirical review of the literature. The analysis concludes that alignment of green organizational culture to green innovation and green technology led to green practices and performance in the organization.
Green Transformational Leadership as a Redefinition of the Organizational Psychological Contract
Authors: Fernandes Diana , Machado Carolina Feliciana
Published: December 2023

This study grounds on the contemporary concern towards sustainability, reviewing literature to ascertain the personality traits of current leaders, framing them under the most effective leadership style in order to leverage organizational green consciousness and performance. It provides insights on the multilevel social dynamics outlining individual citizenship behaviors at work, as it advances that organizations shall rely on green transformational leadership to enhance the workforce green cognitions and behaviors, providing workplace opportunities to engage in environmental management related activities, thus leveraging green consciousness and performance. Hence, this study maps the current leader's personality traits so that their leadership paradigm may be best captured in terms of the value congruence between leaders/followers, solidifying a green psychological climate at the organization, impacting on its psychological capital and ownership, reconfiguring the organizational psychological contract by defining it as a collaborative learning process.
Implications Between the Green Product Consumption on Organizational Green Productivity and Organizational Performance Strategies
Authors: Vargas-Hernández José G. , Higuera-Cota María F.
Published: December 2023

This study has the aim to analyze the consumption of green products and their effects and implications on the organizational green productivity and organizational performance strategies. It is assumed that the consumption of green products has effects on the production and supply chains that have an impact on the organizational productivity and organizational performance strategies. The methods employed are the analytical-descriptive leading to the reflective inference based on the theoretical and empirical review of the literature. It is concluded that the organizational strategies of organizational green productivity and organizational performance must be based on the green products and services for the green consumption.
Information Security Policies and Procedures Guidance for Agencies
Authors: Kalyani Dasari
Published: December 2023

In today's digital e-commerce and m-commerce world, the information itself acts as an asset and exists in the form of hardware, software, procedure, or a person. So the security of these information systems and management is a big challenging issue for small and large-scale agencies. So this chapter discusses the major role and responsibility of the organization's management in identifying the need for information security policy in today's world of changing security principles and controls. It focuses on various policy types suitable for all kinds of security models and procedures with the background details such as security policy making, functionality, and its impact on an agency culture. Information security policies are helpful to identify and assess risk levels with the available set of technological security tools. The chapter describes the management strategies to write a good policy and selection of the right policy public announcement. The agencies must also ensure that the designed policies are properly implemented and ensure compliance through frequent intermediate revisions.
Linking Corporate Social Responsibility, Brand Activism, and Corporate Reputation
Authors: Miranda Sandra , Miguel Alexandra
Published: December 2023

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and, more recently, brand activism have become important topics in business strategies, with companies playing an increasingly prominent role in socio-political life and addressing a wide range of social issues. However, the legitimacy of spending capital for investments in CSR and activism actions is not yet fully accepted by the business and academic world, with several companies and authors considering these expenses unnecessary. As such, this chapter aims to highlight Portuguese empirical research that demonstrates how companies' social and environmental responsibility actions can impact their corporate reputation, based on a quantitative investigation carried out to 613 consumers of a company in the Portuguese energy sector. The results showed that CSR is one of the factors that has the greatest positive impact on corporate reputation, thus contributing to a better understanding of how companies' social investments can be a source of competitive advantage and benefit corporate performance.
Mindfulness Approach to Ethical Consumption
Authors: Kieu Tai Anh , Le Tri D.
Published: December 2023

Consumer ethics has increasingly attracted attention by academics and practitioners in recent years. Nonetheless, research so far has mostly focused on understanding consumer's ethical judgments and the associations between those ethics-related general attitudes and selected antecedents drawn from Hunt-Vittel Theory of Ethics. Nonetheless, evidence in practice raises more serious doubts about validity of ethical judgments as a measure of consumer ethics, reminding the attitude-behaviour gap that has been long discussed in the literature. On the other hand, as the ethical consumption turns to the mainstream market, there has been a question whether antecedents of consumer ethical behaviour widely investigated in the literature will exert the same influence on mainstream consumer behaviour. This chapter proposes a conceptual framework arguing for new approach to understand and measure ethical consumption. Implications and research directions are also provided.
Service Failure, Recovery, and Sustainable Development
Authors: Kalagbor Anthony Nduwe
Published: December 2023

Extant literature on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and marketing shows that CSR plays an important role when a service fails; thus, application of recovery strategy becomes crucial for sustainable development. CSR creates greater performance expectations amongst stakeholders as well as helps to legitimise organisational activities when a service fails. This study maintains that CSR is crucially important not only in legitimising organisational actions, but in ensuring that stakeholders' loyalty, trust, and justice are assured. This CSR, service failure, and recovery nexus is more needed in the controversial extractive industry in Nigeria, which has a history of illegitimacy, irresponsible corporate responsibility, lack of accountability, and failure of justice, which have triggered and sustained corporate-stakeholder conflict. This landscape has negative impact on sustainable development, peace, and justice in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, where oil is extracted.
The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility Audits on Organizational Commitment
Authors: Soyer Ayberk , Özkan Hüseyin Birkan
Published: December 2023

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities are carried out by managers to protect the interests of their organizations, as well as to develop and protect the general interests of the society. The perception related to the organization's practices and activities within the scope of CSR will increase organizational commitment (OC). Being one of the key factors for an organization's success, the commitment of employees to their organizations is becoming increasingly important, and organizations want their employees to be at the highest level of loyalty. In this context, CSR audits are considered as a tool used to examine in detail the working conditions affecting the employees, and they make it possible to evaluate the relationship between these conditions and OC. From this point of view, this study aims to examine the effect of employees' perception related to the working conditions examined in CSR audits on OC in the textile sector. The PLS-SEM approach was used to evaluate the hypothesized relationships.
The Influence of Culture on Innovation and CSR Practices
Authors: Magalhães Carla Marisa
Published: December 2023

CSR practices derive directly from strategic actions of companies but, more indirectly, from other factors that influence organizational behavior, such as culture. But talking about culture is something too comprehensive since we have national and organizational culture. At the level of CSR practices, will the framework of values of the leadership and the employees of an organization or the norms and values of the country where it operates be more influential? What is the role played by an innovative culture in the implementation of CSR? How can companies promote corporate social innovation? To answer these questions, this chapter will present some studies and discussions to contribute to the reflection of this issue not only to sensitize organizations to the importance of assuming CSR behaviors in an innovative way but also to analyze the role that culture has at this level.
The Relationship Between Ethical Climate, Workplace Deviance, and Mindfulness
Authors: Akca Meltem , Yavuz Meltem , Akca İhsan
Published: December 2023

Development of postmodern organizational approaches in the knowledge-based business environment plays a major role on the gaining importance of knowledge-based talents and skills. Moreover, corporate governance-related progress impacts structures and implications of organizations. Enterprises must follow the rules required by the age and regard the innovations in order to maintain their assets and provide competitive advantage. For that reason, human-related innovations and practices are popular in the management area. In this perspective, ethics is one of the most significant issues in both business and social life. Enhancement of negative work outcomes triggers the efforts for the establishment of ethical climates. Increase of the workplace deviance of employees also influences the need of moderating variables in the relationship between ethical climates and deviance. This chapter mentions ethical climate, workplace deviance, and mindfulness. Moreover, relations between variables are discussed in reference to the literature.
The Relationship Between Ethical Leadership and Innovative Work Behaviour
Authors: Saxena Anubhuti , Prasad Asha
Published: December 2023

Innovative work behaviour forms an important origin for obtaining competitive advantage, and its development gives a commanding challenge being faced by several organizations. In this chapter, the positive impact of ethical leadership at individual and collective levels is proposed to positively impact IWB by employing the theory of decomposed planned behavior. The authors present that appreciative inquiry plays an important role in development of EL, which leads to fairness, power sharing, role clarification, people orientation, integrity, ethical guidance, and concern for sustainability, which strengthens an individual's positive job attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral controls by affecting the underlying behavioral, normative, and control beliefs. In putting forward a holistic and multi-level framework linking EL (at individual and collective levels) with IWB, this chapter contributes to both positive attitudes and EL literatures. At the end, the authors discuss the theoretical and pragmatic implications of the proposed model.
Why “Race Neutral” Policy Fails Black Small Business Owners
Authors: Nurse Saran
Published: December 2023

Utilizing critical race theory as the analytical lens, this chapter explores how the Paycheck Protection Program, which did not specify preference to race of applicant, nevertheless resulted in racialized outcomes. The chapter examines the program's primary features to understand whether the appearance of race neutrality obscures a White normative standard embedded within the program. The examination reveals that the program's design was more aligned with the White small business owner experience and that policymakers failed to adequately consider the unique needs of Black small business owners in formulating the program. The author argues that the program was therefore more accessible to White small business owners, was more beneficial to them, and helped to perpetuate the White advantage in small business outcomes. The chapter concludes with the recommendation that future small business policies should follow a targeted universalism approach. Suggestions for redesigning the Paycheck Protection Program, or similar small business policy, are provided.
Celebrating Lives Beyond on Unveiling the Digital Legacy Manager for Empowering Personal Heritage Preservation
Authors: Sivabala S. , Vidyasri P.
Published: December 2023

Technology has changed how people communicate, store information, and curate their lives in the digital age. This research study examines the complex management and preservation of digital legacies, a collection of digital assets, online accounts, and personal narratives left by deceased people. Digital inheritance offers a complex issue that requires a holistic approach. This research develops the Digital Legacy Manager software to handle this difficulty. The study discusses unmanaged digital legacies to start. It examines the emotional and psychological effects of impediments to obtaining digital relics of the deceased on bereaved loved ones. It also examines the complex financial and legal issues that arise when digital assets are out of reach, including lengthy legal battles and unsolved financial matters. When digital footprints are ignored, shared experiences, personal narratives, and cultural heritage are lost forever.
Rise of Next Generation Entrepreneurs Through Innovative Digital Strategies in MSMEs During COVID-19
Authors: Rajan Raji , Mathen Mariam , Garud Megha , Lourens Melanie Elizabeth
Published: December 2023

This study's primary goal is to identify the difficulties and barriers experienced by MSMEs in India during COVID-19. The chapter discusses the recent trend of small businesses with a lot of creativity and innovation, which opened doors to next-generation entrepreneurship. MSMEs' adoption of technological innovations has been uneven and slow despite the fact that the growing digital economy has given entrepreneurs new opportunities for client service. The conceptual framework is based on the literature overview on the pandemic's effects on MSMEs and the decline in the growth of the economy. It can be concluded that the government understands the various challenges faced by MSMEs and offers various support. In the post-pandemic world of an expanding global digital economy, MSME owners' digital adoption and practices are still shaped by rival companies, suppliers, consumers, and other members of their peer group. In such cases, the entrepreneurs must implement new digital strategies to transform the business, which will facilitate their resilience and self-reliance.
ESTRATÉGIAS INTERVENTIVAS NO MANEJO DA OBESIDADE INFANTIL NO ÂMBITO DA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE
Authors: Marinho Moreno Stefane , Soares Souza Luana , Gonçalves Mota Francisca Rosana , Bezerra Luana , Oliveira da Silva Maria Naiara , Dos Santos Ribeiro Laisa Maria , Soares Gonçalves Stéfany , De Sousa Ibiapina Aline Raquel
Published: December 2023

A obesidade possui caráter crônico multifatorial, tendo como característica a quantidade em excesso de tecido adiposo corporal sendo de malefício à saúde e promovendo riscos futuros. Em 2020, verificou-se uma prevalência global de obesidade no público infantil, onde 40 milhões de crianças e adolescentes entre 5 e 19 anos de idade foram diagnosticadas com sobrepeso ou obesas, assim, configurando um cenário epidemiológico em relação à saúde pública mundial. Este estudo tem como objetivo levantar na literatura científica estudos primários sobre as técnicas de intervenções utilizadas no tratamento para crianças com obesidade acompanhadas na Atenção Primária à Saúde, e caracterizar os estudos primários levantados na literatura. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura sobre as intervenções utilizadas no manejo da obesidade infantil. A busca e triagem dos estudos ocorreu de  janeiro de 2023 a junho de 2023. Através da internet foram acessadas as seguintes bases de dados:  Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online via National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health; Web Of Science; Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature; Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, e Base de Dados de Enfermagem. Conclui-se que o acesso facilitado ao ambito da Atenção Primária à Saúde, as orientações e o ensinamento de técnicas positivas aos pais, o engajamento familiar e de amigos em atividades de exercícios físicos, bem como, a proporção de um ambiente não obesogênico nas escolas e em casa são formas interventivas de manejo da obesidade em crianças que apresentaram resultados positivos importantes.
The Effect of C-Rate Variation on Operating Temperature of NMC 5S5P Battery Pack
Authors: Madhania Suci , Cracian Arthanta , Said Umar , Aditya Rico , Luthfi Achmad , Emaldi Muhamad , Adela Devita , Puri Nurdiana Ratna , Winardi Sugeng , Kusdianto K. , Rozy Mohammad Irwan Fatkhur , Machmudah Siti
Published: December 2023

The performance of a Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is highly dependent on its operating temperature. Therefore, the Li-ion battery cooling system needs to be investigated when designing a battery pack. The cooling system must be able to maintain the operating temperature of the battery without exceeding its maximum temperature, so that the performance and safety of the battery pack can be guaranteed. This study aims to determine the effect of C-Rate variations on the operating temperature of the NMC battery through a numerical investigation. Lithium-Ion 18650 batteries arranged in a battery module with a 5×5 configuration is evaluated using a forced-liquid cooling system, with water as the coolant. Numerical simulations were run using the ECM heat generation model at different discharge rates of 1C, 2C, 3C, 4C, and 5C for 720 s. The results obtained indicate that the increase in battery pack temperature is directly proportional to the increase in C-Rate. The operating temperature for the five discharge rates is still in the range of safe operating conditions for the battery pack with the maximum temperature difference is below 5°C.
Financial and Economic Sustainability and Risk Resiliency of Coconut-Based Agroforestry Systems in Sri Lanka
Authors: Samarakoon S. M. M. , Weerahewa H. L. J. , Pushparkumara D. K. N. G. , Gunaratne L. H. P.
Published: December 2023

Coconut plantations in Sri Lanka are predominantly maintained as mono-crops and receive relatively low returns than other intensified land-use systems. However, it was evident that over 20% of coconut plantations in the country could be used more productively and profitably by incorporating Coconut Based Agroforestry Systems (CBAS). Therefore, the objective of the present study was to assess the financial and economic viability and risk resiliency of CBAS compared to coconut mono-cropping. The cost-benefit analysis was carried out to determine the financial and economic viability, and a sensitivity analysis was conducted to assess the resilience to perceived risk. Data recorded by Kurunegala Plantations Limited from 88 coconut plantations representing 15 intercropping systems from 2007 to 2019 were used for the analysis. Results of the financial analysis of selected estates revealed that almost all the intercrops except groundnut and betel were financially viable. Accordingly, the highest Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) were observed in the CBAS, including rambutan and pineapple, indicating that they are the most financially viable CBAS. According to the sensitivity analysis, almost all the perennial crop-based agroforestry systems were financially viable except for guava and pepper in the presence of the three worst scenarios tested, namely; reduction of output price by 10%, removal of fertilizer subsidy, and increase of wage rate by 15%. Notably, all the CBAS were economically viable. These results provides the information for growers and policymakers in selecting risk resilience agroforestry systems under coconut.
Fictive home: the politics of urban homemaking of Hijras in Khulna, Bangladesh
Authors: Podder A. K. , Shahidullah F. B.
Published: December 2023

The third gender is an identity-based category for people who do not identify themselves as either male or female. This may include people who do not feel the male or female gender roles that their culture dictates in terms of social, sexual, or gender role preference. The aim of the paper is to investigate the crucial role that the dwelling environments play in the lives of the third gender and their ultimate transformation into and stigmatization as a Hijra. In a context characterized by a lack of social acceptance of the third gender people into mainstream activities, and in the near absence of Government (and NGO) support, particularly toward their rehabilitation and resettlement, the third gender population commonly engages in ‘anti-social’ activities in order to ensure a livelihood. A significant portion of these activities, which can also be viewed as different forms of resistance-mostly absent and ritualistic, however, take place within the confines of their urban dwelling. An investigation into their family structure and household spatial implication, organization of house spaces according to their own notion of publicness-privateness, spatial sequencing, layering and hierarchy, formal articulation of houses and their setting/location to the larger urban fabric hence speak of an apparently novel culture of an undesirable community, where such novelties, as this paper argues, degrade their identity into that of a ‘socially excluded’ Hijra. Such identification and understanding of the negative socio-political-spatial products/processes of Hijra homes hence are expected to provide important feedback to policymaking on devising sustainable ways to construct a positive identity for the so-called ‘Hijra’ population and aid through possible spatial-physical intervention (e.g. housing).