bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Science and Innovation Management: Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 9 as Challenges for Poland
Authors: Okulich-Kazarin Valery , Artyukhov Artem , Skowron Łukasz , Wołowiec Tomasz , Bokhonkova Yuliia
Published: November 2024

This manuscript continues the series of research publications on Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 9 (SDGs 8 and 9). Innovations play an essential role in the global and national economies, as they contribute to the growth of economic productivity, the creation of new products, services, and jobs, and improve the quality of life. In the context of innovation, economy and artificial intelligence (AI) are the ideological and technological components of the innovation process. The authors hypothesized that the Polish system for assessing the importance of scientific economic journals is ineffective for social development and for creating an innovation-based economy. The research methods are a scientometric analysis of 795,070 scientific sources by the keywords “Economy” and “Artificial Intelligence”, a bibliometric analysis of 219,739 sources by the keywords “Economy”, “Economic productivity”, and “Innovation”, correlation analysis, and testing statistical hypotheses. The study led to the adoption of an alternative statistical hypothesis, which is a strong confirmation of the basic hypothesis. A new model for assessing the weight of scientific journals was created based on the existing system. Two management recommendations were formulated in the rules for determining the weight of journals. The high R2 value indicates that the new model effectively predicts the result. The correlation coefficient of the weight of journals in the new model is more than 98%. When verifying statistical hypotheses, a high significance level of 99.0 was used. The study’s practical significance is in the movement of Polish science to a leading place in the world market of scientific products.
Topography Dominates the Spatial and Temporal Variability of Soil Bulk Density in Typical Arid Zones
Authors: Guo Jia , Fan Yanmin , Li Yunhao , Bi Yanan , Wang Shuaishuai , Hu Yutong , Zhang Li , Song Wenyue
Published: November 2024

Soil bulk density is a crucial indicator for assessing soil matter storage and soil quality. Due to the complexity of sampling soil bulk density, particularly in deeper layers, it is essential to study the spatial distribution patterns of soil bulk density and their influencing factors. To address the gap in large-scale studies of vertical (from surface to deeper layers) and horizontal (across a broad area) variations in soil bulk density in arid regions, this study focuses on Changji Prefecture, located in the central northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains and characterized by typical vertical zonation. By integrating classical statistics, geostatistics, and geographic information systems (GISs), this study investigates the spatial distribution patterns and driving factors of soil bulk density. The results indicate that soil bulk density in Changji Prefecture increases with soil depth, with significantly lower values in the surface layer than in deeper layers. Spatially, despite minimal variation in latitude, there is considerable elevation difference within the study area, with the lowest elevations in the central region. Soil bulk density exhibits a spatial distribution pattern of higher values in the northeast (desert areas) and lower values in the southwest (forest areas). The nugget effect in the surface layer (0–20 cm) is substantial at 44.9%, while the deeper layers (20–100 cm) show nugget effects below 25%, suggesting that the influence of both natural and anthropogenic factors on deep soil bulk density is limited and mainly affects the surface layer. Stepwise regression analysis indicates that among topographic factors, slope and elevation are the primary controls of spatial variability in soil bulk density across layers. This research demonstrates that, in arid regions, soil bulk density is influenced primarily by natural factors, with limited impact from human activities. These findings provide valuable data support and theoretical guidance for soil management, agricultural planning, and sustainable ecosystem development in arid regions.
Combating Greenwashing of Construction Products in New Zealand and Australia: A Critical Analysis of Environmental Product Declarations
Authors: Moshood Taofeeq Durojaye , Rotimi James Olabode Bamidele , Rotimi Funmilayo Ebun
Published: November 2024

The construction industry’s increasing environmental impact has led to the widespread adoption of sustainability claims, yet the prevalence of greenwashing—where organizations make misleading environmental claims—threatens genuine sustainable development efforts. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) have emerged as a potential solution, particularly in the New Zealand and Australia construction sectors, where recent government climate regulations have accelerated their adoption. However, the effectiveness of EPDs in combating greenwashing and their practical implementation remain understudied. This research addresses this gap through a comprehensive analysis of EPDs in construction, employing a systematic literature review of 82 articles from 2010 to 2024 across major databases. Using ATLAS.ti 9 software, this study makes three key contributions: (1) develops a novel framework for evaluating EPD programs and their effectiveness in preventing greenwashing, (2) establishes a standardized methodology for assessing the completeness and accuracy of life cycle assessment information in EPDs, and (3) provides evidence-based recommendations for improving EPD implementation in the construction industry. The findings reveal critical shortcomings in current EPD practices, including inconsistent assessment methodologies and incomplete life cycle data. This study proposes specific reforms to enhance EPD reliability and transparency, offering practical guidelines for industry stakeholders to verify environmental claims. These contributions advance both the theoretical understanding of environmental certification systems and practical implementation of sustainable construction practices by developing regulatory frameworks.
Evaluation of Autonomous Driving Safety by Operational Design Domains (ODD) in Mixed Traffic
Authors: Kim Hoseon , Ko Jieun , Oh Cheol , Kim Seoungbum
Published: November 2024

This study derived effective driving behavior indicators to assess the driving safety of autonomous vehicles (AV). A variety of operation design domains (ODD) in urban road networks, which include intersections, illegal parking, bus stop, bicycle lanes, and pedestrian crossings, were taken into consideration in traffic simulation analyses. Both longitudinal and interaction driving indicators were investigated to identify the driving performance of AVs in terms of traffic safety in mixed traffic stream based on simulation experiments. As a result of identifying the appropriate evaluation indicator, time-varying stochastic volatility (VF) headway time was selected as a representative evaluation indicator for left turn and straight through signalized intersections among ODDs related to intersection types. VF headway time is suitable for evaluating driving ability by measuring the variation in driving safety in terms of interaction with the leading vehicle. In addition to ODDs associated with intersection type, U-turns, additional lane segments, illegal parking, bus stops, and merging lane have common characteristics that increase the likelihood of interactions with neighboring vehicles. The VF headway time for these ODDs was derived as driving safety in terms of interaction between vehicles. The results of this study would be valuable in establishing a guideline for driving performance evaluation of AVs. The study found that unsignalized left turns, signalized right turns, and roundabouts had the highest risk scores of 0.554, 0.525, and 0.501, respectively, indicating these as the most vulnerable ODDs for AVs. Additionally, intersection and mid-block crosswalks, as well as bicycle lanes, showed high risk scores due to frequent interactions with pedestrians and cyclists. These areas are particularly risky because they involve unpredictable movements from non-vehicular road users, which require AVs to make rapid adjustments in speed and trajectory. These findings provide a foundation for improving AV algorithms to enhance safety and establishing objective criteria for AV policy-making.
Digitally Driven Urban Governance: Framework and Evaluation in China
Authors: Li Wei , Zhang Jun , Guo Xiaojie , Zhou Yang , Yang Fan , Li Ruilin
Published: November 2024

With the rapid development of digital technology, the role of digitalisation in urban governance continues to emerge. Building a theoretical analysis framework and evaluation system of digitally driven urban governance has important theoretical and practical significance for stimulating the efficiency of digital technology tools and improving the energy level of urban digital governance. This paper aims to explore the mechanism of urban governance enabled by digital technology, innovatively change the previous thinking mode that only attaches importance to facility construction and e-government platforms, adopt ecological thinking, and comprehensively consider the role of “soft elements” such as strategic support, industrial support, the security environment, talent support, and the market environment. Then, the extreme value variance method and the coefficient of variation method are used to calculate the overall capacity and secondary index scores of each city, and the standard deviation of secondary index scores is used to represent the sub-environmental balance of the cross-sectional data of China’s provinces. In order to further explore which indicators restrict the improvement of China’s urban digital governance capacity, this study also constructs an obstacle degree model. The results show the following: (1) The overall capability of China’s digitally driven urban governance is low, with a total score of 27.25, indicating that China’s digitally driven urban governance is in its infancy. (2) There is a significant development imbalance among Chinese provinces, with Beijing ranking first with a score of 81.16, and Tibet, Qinghai, Xinjiang, Heilongjiang, and Ningxia scoring less than 13.30 points, ranking as the bottom 5 among the 31 provinces. (3) The shortcomings of talent support, industrial support, and the security environment restrict the improvement of the entire digital ecological governance ability.
The Generation-Based Effects of the Fear of COVID-19 on Deluxe Hotel Employees’ Responses
Authors: Jung Hyosun , Hwang Yu Hyun , Jung Yoon Sik , Yoon Hye Hyun
Published: November 2024

Purpose: While the COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges to many organizations, overcoming it has also provided an opportunity to refocus organizational sustainability. This study examined the relationship between the perceived fear of COVID-19 among deluxe hotel employees and their ages, psychological well-being, and turnover intent. It also tested the moderating effect of these employees’ sense of calling on the aforementioned relationship. Design/methodology/approach: The collected data were analyzed using Analysis MOment Structure (AMOS) and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The five hypotheses were validated using structural equation modeling and multi-group analysis. Findings: The results showed that the fear of COVID-19 was strong among young employees (Beta = −0.160) and that employees’ psychological well-being (Beta = −0.299) diminished as this fear grew. Psychological well-being negatively influenced turnover intent (Beta = −0.234). Finally, the fear of COVID-19 exerted a minimal effect on the psychological well-being of employees with a strong sense of calling.
Brand Reputation and Trust: The Impact on Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty for the Hewlett-Packard Brand
Authors: Açikgöz Fatma Yiğit , Kayakuş Mehmet , Zăbavă Bianca-Ștefania , Kabas Onder
Published: November 2024

Reputation is shaped depending on factors such as the quality of products and services offered by a brand to its stakeholders, its reliability, and its innovative aspect in the eyes of stakeholders. The sustainability of a brand reputation depends on the brand creating a positive perception by fulfilling its social responsibilities and maintaining this perception in the long term. In this study, the brand reputation of Hewlett-Packard (HP) computers is evaluated through customer reviews. The data set in the study consists of 2012 customer reviews obtained from Hepsiburada, one of the most widely used e-commerce platforms in Turkey. Sentiment analysis and text mining artificial intelligence methods were used in the study. For sentiment analysis, the Naive Bayes method, which is one of the machine learning methods, was used, and the comments were divided into three groups as positive, negative, and neutral. In the study, 82% of the customer comments were positive, 11% were negative, and 7% were neutral. The fact that most of the comments consist of positive sentiments shows that HP Computer has a positive reputation in the eyes of stakeholders consisting of customers. Comments consisting of negative and neutral emotions show the aspects that the brand needs to improve. In the study, the text mining method emphasises the prominent features of the brand in the comments. This study makes an important contribution to the reputation assessment of brands and to ensuring sustainable brand reputation.
Optimal Estimation of Reliability Parameters for Modified Frechet-Exponential Distribution Using Progressive Type-II Censored Samples with Mechanical and Medical Data
Authors: Ramadan Dina A. , Farhat Ahmed T. , Bakr M. E. , Balogun Oluwafemi Samson , Hasaballah Mustafa M.
Published: November 2024

The aim of this research is to estimate the parameters of the modified Frechet-exponential (MFE) distribution using different methods when applied to progressive type-II censored samples. These methods include using the maximum likelihood technique and the Bayesian approach, which were used to determine the values of parameters in addition to calculating the reliability and failure functions at time t. The approximate confidence intervals (ACIs) and credible intervals (CRIs) are derived for these parameters. Two bootstrap techniques of parametric type are provided to compute the bootstrap confidence intervals. Both symmetric loss functions such as the squared error loss (SEL) and asymmetric loss functions such as the linear-exponential (LINEX) loss are used in the Bayesian method to obtain the estimates. The Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) technique is utilized in the Metropolis–Hasting sampler approach to obtain the unknown parameters using the Bayes approach. Two actual datasets are utilized to examine the various progressive schemes and different estimation methods considered in this paper. Additionally, a simulation study is performed to compare the schemes and estimation techniques.
Gelfand Triplets, Ladder Operators and Coherent States
Authors: Blazquez Maria , Gadella Manuel , Jimenez-Trejo Gerardo
Published: November 2024

Inspired by a similar construction on Hermite functions, we construct two series of Gelfand triplets, each one spanned by Laguerre–Gauss functions with a fixed positive value of one parameter, considered as the fundamental one. We prove the continuity of different types of ladder operators on these triplets. Laguerre–Gauss functions with negative values of the fundamental parameter are proven to be continuous functionals on one of these triplets. Different sorts of coherent states are considered and proven to be in some spaces of test functions corresponding to Gelfand triplets.
TRIM Proteins: Key Regulators of Immunity to Herpesvirus Infection
Authors: Sayyad Zuberwasim , Acharya Dhiraj , Gack Michaela U.
Published: November 2024

Herpesviruses are ubiquitous DNA viruses that can establish latency and cause a range of mild to life-threatening diseases in humans. Upon infection, herpesviruses trigger the activation of several host antiviral defense programs that play critical roles in curbing virus replication and dissemination. Recent work from many groups has integrated our understanding of TRIM (tripartite motif) proteins, a specific group of E3 ligase enzymes, as pivotal orchestrators of mammalian antiviral immunity. In this review, we summarize recent advances in the modulation of innate immune signaling by TRIM proteins during herpesvirus infection, with a focus on the detection of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1, a prototype herpesvirus) by cGAS-STING, RIG-I-like receptors, and Toll-like receptors. We also review the latest progress in understanding the intricate relationship between herpesvirus replication and TRIM protein-regulated autophagy and apoptosis. Finally, we discuss the maneuvers used by HSV-1 and other herpesviruses to overcome TRIM protein-mediated virus restriction.
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Transmission Dynamics Within Its Endemic Range in Chiapas, Mexico
Authors: Zhou Lawrence H. , Valdez Federico , Lopez Gonzalez Irene , Freysser Urbina Willian , Ocaña Ariadna , Tapia Cristell , Zambrano Armando , Hernandez Solis Edilberto , Peters Debra P. C. , Mire Chad E. , Navarro Roberto , Rodriguez Luis L. , Hanley Kathryn A.
Published: November 2024

Vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), comprising vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus (VSNJV) and vesicular stomatitis Indiana virus (VSIV), emerges from its focus of endemic transmission in Southern Mexico to cause sporadic livestock epizootics in the Western United States. A dearth of information on the role of potential arthropod vectors in the endemic region hampers efforts to identify factors that enable endemicity and predict outbreaks. In a two-year, longitudinal study at five cattle ranches in Chiapas, Mexico, insect taxa implicated as VSV vectors (blackflies, sandflies, biting midges, and mosquitoes) were collected and screened for VSV RNA, livestock vesicular stomatitis (VS) cases were monitored, and serum samples were screened for neutralizing antibodies. VS cases were reported during the rainy (n = 20) and post-rainy (n = 2) seasons. Seroprevalence against VSNJV in adult cattle was very high (75–100% per ranch) compared with VSIV (0.6%, all ranches). All four potential vector taxa were sampled, and VSNJV RNA was detected in each of them (11% VSNJV-positive of 874 total pools), while VSIV RNA was only detected in four pools of mosquitoes. Our findings indicate that VSNJV is the dominant serotype across our sampling sites with a variety of potential insect vectors involved in its transmission throughout the year. Although no livestock cases were reported in Chiapas during the dry season, VSNJV was detected in insects during this period, suggesting that mechanisms other than transmission from livestock support VSV endemicity.
How Epstein Barr Virus Causes Lymphomas
Authors: Chiu Ya-Fang , Ponlachantra Khongpon , Sugden Bill
Published: November 2024

Since Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV) was isolated 60 years ago, it has been studied clinically, epidemiologically, immunologically, and molecularly in the ensuing years. These combined studies allow a broad mechanistic understanding of how this ubiquitous human pathogen which infects more than 90% of adults can rarely cause multiple types of lymphomas. We survey these findings to provide a coherent description of its oncogenesis.
Characteristics of Carbon Fluxes and Their Environmental Control in Chenhu Wetland, China
Authors: Zhang Ya , Liu Li , Luo Hua , Wang Wei , Li Peng
Published: November 2024

Carbon dioxide (CO2) flux measurements were conducted throughout the year 2022 utilizing the eddy covariance technique in this study to investigate the characteristics of carbon fluxes and their influencing factors in the Chenhu wetland, a representative subtropical lake-marsh wetland located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River in China. The results revealed that the mean daily variation of CO2 flux during the growing season exhibited a U-shaped pattern, with measurements ranging from −12.42 to 4.28 μmolCO2·m−2·s−1. The Chenhu wetland ecosystem functions as a carbon sink throughout the growing season, subsequently transitioning to a carbon source during the non-growing season, as evidenced by observations made in 2022. The annual CO2 absorption was quantified at 21.20 molCO2·m−2, a figure that is lower than those documented for specific subtropical lake wetlands, such as Dongting Lake and Poyang Lake. However, this measurement aligns closely with the average net ecosystem exchange (NEE) reported for wetlands across Asia. The correlation between daytime CO2 flux and photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) can be accurately represented through rectangular hyperbola equations throughout the growing season. Vapor pressure deficit (VPD) acts as a constraining factor for daytime NEE, with an optimal range established between 0.5 and 1.5 kPa. Furthermore, air temperature (Ta), relative humidity (RH), and vapor pressure difference (VPD) are recognized as the principal determinants affecting NEE during the nocturnal period. The association between Ta and NEE during the non-growing season conforms to the van’t Hoff model, suggesting that NEE increases in response to elevated Ta during this timeframe.
Standardization of FTIR-Based Methodologies for Microplastics Detection in Drinking Water: A Meta-Analysis Indeed and Practical Approach
Authors: Zea Cobos Angélica Geovanna , Amón Jéssica , León Erika , Caballero Pablo
Published: November 2024

The detection of microplastics (MPs) in drinking water presents significant environmental and public health challenges. This study comprises two stages: a meta-analysis aimed at standardizing Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) methods for MP detection, followed by the practical implementation of these findings in the laboratory. The review of studies conducted from 2019 to 2023 identifies 0.45 μm cellulose nitrate filters and Nile red staining as the most effective techniques for fluorescent detection. Experimental results demonstrate the superior retention capabilities of cellulose nitrate filters and the uniformity of Nile red staining. This dual approach not only optimizes water treatment processes but also enhances the accuracy of MP detection. The findings contribute to improved water quality management and public health protection by establishing robust protocols for MP analysis.
How Has the Source Apportionment of Heavy Metals in Soil and Water Evolved over the Past 20 Years? A Bibliometric Perspective
Authors: Shi Huading , He Zexin , Deng Chenning , Liu Anfu , Feng Yao , Li Li , Ji Guohua , Xie Minghui , Liu Xu
Published: November 2024

Exploring soil heavy metal sources is of great significance for ensuring the safety of ecological environments and agricultural product safety, as well as for guiding pollution control and management policies. This paper retrieved 452 research papers on soil heavy metal source analysis published over the 2004–2024 period from the Web of Science database. The collected literature was subjected to multidimensional bibliometric analysis using the CiteSpace 6.3.R1. The results showed significantly increasing trends in the scientific outputs and the number of papers on heavy metal source analysis in soils and water over the study period. In addition, related research topics have expanded from single to multiple heavy metal elements in environmental media and have increasingly recognized the impact of water pollution on soil contamination. Research methods have also evolved from basic statistical analysis to complex spatial analysis techniques, covering agricultural and urban soils. Previous related studies have focused on heavy metal pollution in different areas, and related research on heavy metal source analysis has now extended from ecological environments to associated human health risks. The present study provides directions for future related research and guidance for ensuring effective source control of heavy metal pollution and safe utilization of land and water resources.
Numerical Simulation of the External Water Pressure in Seepage Anisotropy Under Heterogeneous Conditions
Authors: Shen Jixian , Ma Hongbin , Du Hengheng , Xin Yawen , Liu Haining , Ma Wenjia
Published: November 2024

The external water pressure and seepage quantity are crucial factors in tunnel construction design, especially under complex geological conditions. Both analytical solutions and numerical simulations can be used to calculate the external water pressure in a shallow circular cross-section tunnel. Analytical formulas are usually derived based on homogeneous surrounding rock, which seems somehow unrealistic. In reality, the engineering geological conditions are complex and the surrounding rock is heterogeneous. Therefore, the results of analytical formulas may deviate from the actual results. This study takes the No. 1 shallow-buried tunnel in the north bank of the Xiaolangdi irrigation area as its research background. Based on heterogeneous and anisotropic analyses, the horizontal permeability, the vertical permeability, the parameters of the lining and grouting circle, and the position head are the main factors affecting the stability of the external water pressure. The result shows that the external water pressure increases as the ratio of the horizontal permeability coefficient to the vertical permeability coefficient increases. Moreover, when a grouting ring is used to block the water, the lining is guaranteed to have a certain degree of permeability, which helps to better achieve the purpose of reducing the external water pressure.
Multivariate Environmental Factors and Seasonal Spatial Dynamics Affecting the Phytoplankton Community in Yazhou Bay, South China Sea
Authors: Yu Zhida , Ouyang Zhiyuan , Zheng Chuanyang , Wang Zhen , Fu Xiaoming , Cui Haiping , Huang Yadong , Zhang Zitao , Xiang Chenhui
Published: November 2024

This study investigated phytoplankton and water environmental factors in Yazhou Bay, South China Sea, during the winter, spring, and summer of 2023. It examined phytoplankton community structure, subgroup heterogeneity, and key environmental drivers. Phytoplankton abundance ranged from 0.08 to 14.30 × 10⁴ cells·L−1, with high concentrations in estuary and nearshore zones. In summer, currents carry phytoplankton offshore, with stratification leading to high sedimentation in southern offshore waters. RDA results indicated that in winter and spring, inorganic nitrogen mainly influences phytoplankton distribution, while silicate is the primary factor in summer. Although seasonal differences in total phytoplankton abundance are minimal, significant horizontal and vertical distribution variations exist. Diverse preferences of different phytoplankton species for temperature, salinity, nitrogen, and phosphorus result in high species diversity. The Shannon–Wiener diversity index (H′) averages 3.96 ± 0.09, and the Pielou evenness index (J) averages 0.82 ± 0.01. Dominant species include Pseudo-nitzschia pungens, Skeletonema costatum, and Rhizosolenia sinica. Influenced by external oceanic water masses, estuary input, and islands, phytoplankton subgroups show regional and seasonal variations. Despite recorded harmful algal blooms (HABs) in adjacent waters, Yazhou Bay’s high biodiversity and low cell density suggest a low HAB risk, though future risks due to climate change and human activities remain.
HUMANITARIAN CRISES AND INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES
Authors:   Mariupol State University, Vyshniakov O.
Published: November 2024

It is determined that a humanitarian crisis is an emergency situation fundamentally caused by natural or anthropogenic factors, creating a critically threatening and dangerous condition for a large group of people, exceeding their ability to overcome the associated difficulties, and necessitating intervention and assistance from others. The exceptional and ambivalent nature of modern humanitarian crises is substantiated: ambivalence involves, on one hand, a destructive impact on socio-economic development, and on the other hand, it forms the foundation for new development. The exceptional nature is defined by the impossibility of people overcoming crisis phenomena independently, legitimizing the assistance from external parties. The main characteristics of humanitarian crises particularly highlighted include internal political crises, armed conflicts, deterioration of the security situation in the country, and worsening economic conditions in the country. It is determined that international humanitarian activities consist of aid and protection, encompassing two components: ensuring the fulfillment of the basic needs of those in need, and directly, protection. Humanitarian organizations do not participate in conflicts and, accordingly, do not have leverage over them. Their task is to create a humanitarian security space where humanitarian assistance is provided to all those affected by crisis phenomena. The principles of humanitarian activities are characterized as humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. The content of the paradigm of humanitarian activities is clarified by specifying its theoretical and methodological basis according to specific classification features, which include the temporal space, the nature of crisis development, the determination of needs, the subjects of humanitarian activities, the goal-setting and conceptualization of humanitarian aid, its organizational mechanism, etc. It is proven that the evolution of the humanitarian landscape of the global economy, the increasing frequency and intensity of humanitarian crises have contributed to the supplementation of the classical paradigm of humanitarian activities with the resilience paradigm, according to which a crisis is defined as the new normal. Keywords: crisis, humanitarian crisis, international humanitarian aid, international humanitarian system.
DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN CHINA: STRUCTURE, TRENDS AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE GLOBAL TRADE FLOWS
Authors:   West Ukrainian National University, Jiuquan Vocational and Technical College, Gansu, DU Wei
Published: November 2024

The paper reveals the issues of agricultural development and trade in China for the period 2014-2022. The rapid growth in the output value of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery in China is marked, highlighting the distinctive advantages of regions specializing in these areas. It was found that despite using only 7% of its own arable land, China manages to feed 20% of the global population, achieving a 95% self-sufficiency rate in cereals. This study employs policy investigation and comparative analysis to assess the evolution of China's agricultural policies and their impact on the industry. The paper further explores the balance in the supply and demand of major crops like rice, wheat, and corn, and the substantial improvements in national food security. Additionally, the international trade of agricultural products has expanded, showcasing China's comparative advantages and efficient resource utilization. It identifies the achievements and challenges in China's agricultural development and emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and sustainable development strategies, such as the "Belt and Road" initiative, in enhancing global food security. Keywords: agriculture, rural development, periphery regions, agricultural trade, agricultural export and import, China, global product security
ON STRUCTURAL-SEMANTIC FEATURES OF COMPLEX SENTENCES OF HETEROGENEOUS SUBORDINATION WITH A CAUSAL COMPONENT IN THE SCIENTIFIC STYLE OF THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE (based on mathematical texts)
Authors: Volkova Elena B. , Korotun Vladilena L.
Published: November 2024

All works of scientific style, in particular, in the style of exact sciences, contain a large number of complex sentences. Many of them are multi-component. Of particular interest for the study are the constructions of heterogeneous subordination. They have large “pictorial” means, making it possible to convey the author’s complicated thought in a form that is easy enough for perception. The complex structure breaks down into separate components, allowing the reader to follow the course of logical reasoning, which is of key importance when reading and thinking about sophisticated mathematised texts. However, it would be a mistake to imagine the studied constructions as simply separate predicative parts composed with each other. A complex sentence, built from many components, is a complex “organism” with its own syntactic relations, with a common modality and a predominant connection of structural parts. The subject of this article is constructions consisting of only three components – the main part, the causal subordinate clause and the subordinate clause of the indivisible type. In the style of exact sciences, the causal component makes it possible to clearly establish the cause-and-effect relationship between phenomena, and the entire structure promotes an adequate understanding of complex scientific thought, focusing the reader’s attention on the important points of the presentation of the material. The study was conducted on a number of works by famous modern mathematicians. Their books and textbooks are written in classical mathematical language and are deservedly popular with students and young scientists. In the studied constructions, the causal component can be combined with the component of the indivisible type in different ways. Almost always, the causal component precedes the subordinate clause of the indivisible type and is joined by the conjunctions as and since. When a pronominal-conjunctional correlative subordinate clause acts as a component of the indivisible type, the causal meaning of the entire construction is significantly enhanced. Explanatory and substantive-attributive subordinate clauses lose their independence and are strongly united with the main one in structure and meaning. The construction of the studied constructions turns out to be harmonious: the theme-rheme division of a sentence almost always corresponds to the division of the construction into a subordinate causal clause and a complex main clause. This helps the reader correctly determine the vector of movement of the author’s thought.
LOSSES OF THE WEST RUSSIAN VILLAGE DUE TO THE AXIS AGGRESSION: SCALE AND CONSEQUENCES
Authors: Kometchikov Igor V. , Zanko Evgeny A.
Published: November 2024

The article analyses the impact of human and material losses of the village of the West of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (the RSFSR) on the peculiarities of reconstruction processes in the first post-war years in terms of the diverse sources, many of which have recently been introduced into the scientific turnover. The deficit of manpower, equipment, and capital investments in the region’s agriculture, including one due to wartime losses, significantly slowed down the agricultural production industrialisation completion, predetermined inability to solve key problems of life and labour of the population, became one of the important causes of low incomes of many collective and state farms, the reduction of arable land since the early 1950s, and the long dominance of extra-economic coercion and its supporting structures in the countryside. The consequences of the war devastation combined with the unpopular agrarian policy of the first post-war years brought to life the improvement of adaptive behaviour by the village, which the authorities spent a lot of energy and resources to combat. The losses of the war years and harsh agrarian policy were also the key reasons for the undermining of the preserved elements of traditional culture of the village of the West of the RSFSR.
TRANCE STEREOTYPIES IN HUMAN AND PRIMATE PANTOMIMICRY
Authors: Goncharenko Elena V. , Mikvabia Zurab Ya. , Taisaeva Svetlana B. , Argun Sofiya N. , Murzova Olga A. , Dbar Saria Jo. , Ardashelia Saida N.
Published: November 2024

The authors reviewed and analysed Russian and foreign experimental studies on pantomimic stereotypes. Initially, stereotypical behaviuor was negatively evaluated. Modern research considers adaptive functions and possibilities of self-stimulation as a way to harmonise emotional and mental state. A comparative analysis of circular, pendulum and diagonal movements in children and Old World monkeys was conducted using an ethological approach to the study of behavioural patterns. Human observations were conducted in the psychoneurological department of Silischeva Astrakhan Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital, 40 preschool children with mental dysontogenesis participated. Five laboratory macaques and a family of hamadryas baboons kept in an aviary with homologous kinesics were observed in Sukhumi nursery. According to the authors’ team, walking (running) in a circle and diagonally, swinging the body “right-to-leftˮ in the pantomimic production of children and monkeys are associated with self-stimulation of an altered state of consciousness. Trance stereotypes divert attention from external stressors and stimuli and harmonise mental homeostasis. The study may be of interest to anthropologists, primatologists, specialists in the study of the psyche and pathological behaviour of animals and Homo sapiens.
LEGAL BASIS FOR ADOPTION NEW SUBJECTS TO THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION PART 1. CONSTITUTIONAL CONDITIONS
Authors: Gruzdev Denis V.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the definition of the constitutional conditions for the admission of new subjects to the Russian Federation. Special emphasis is placed on the formal legal approach to the disclosure of the subject of research. The author substantiates the independence of the procedures: “admission of a new subject to the Russian Federationˮ and “formation of a new subject within the Russian Federationˮ. Substantial analysis of proposals to amend the federal constitutional law “On the procedure for Admission to the Russian Federation and the formation of a new subject of the Russian Federation in its compositionˮ has been carried out.
“MATERIALS FOR THE BIOGRAPHY OF A.S. PUSHKIN” P.V. ANNENKOVA: FEATURES OF TEXT CONSTRUCTION
Authors: Lobkova Nina A.
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this article is to explain how Annenkov constructs his “Materials” to show the progress of Pushkin’s poetical genius. In this article it is noticed that the chronology has a formal place in “Materials” but the chapter’s boundaries are flexible. The content of the text of any chapter is presented by Annenkov from the angle of Pushkin’s personality as it appeared to the biographer. Such a form let him realize the process of transforming Pushkin’s abilities. Pushkin’s letters, manuscripts, drafts, and notebooks created his voice and thoughts which were perceived by readers in 1855 as a major discovery.
Respon Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Microgreens Beberapa Varietas Tanaman Caisim (Brassica juncea L.) pada Berbagai Jarak Tanam
Authors: Ubaedillah Hafifah , Rahayu Yayu Sri , Supriadi Devie Rienzani , Rohaeni Wage Ratna
Published: November 2024

The diminishing amount of land available for agriculture and the growing demand for nutritious food have made it necessary to find alternative sources of fresh vegetables. Urban farming, especially the cultivation of microgreens, can help meet this demand. Microgreens offer several advantages, such as time and cost savings, and they require minimal space while growing quickly. However, the optimal spacing for different types of microgreens is not extensively documented, as research on microgreens is still limited in Indonesia. The Brassicaceae family is one of the most commonly cultivated families for microgreens. This study was carried out at Room A, Faculty of Agriculture, Singaperbangsa Karawang University, Campus 2. The experimental method used was a factorial randomized block design (RBD Factorials) with two treatments for varieties and three for spacing, repeated five times, resulting in 30 experimental units. Factor I, Varieties, consisted of v1 (Tosakan) and v2 (Shinta). Factor II, Spacing, consisted of j1 (1 cm x 1 cm), j2 (1 cm x 2 cm), and j3 (2 cm x 2 cm). The data were analyzed using an analysis of variance (Uji F) at a 5% level. If the results of the analysis of variance were significantly different, the study continued with a multiple range test (DMRT) at a 5% level to determine the best-performing treatment. There was an interaction between the treatments for microgreen varieties and spacing on parameters such as plant density, dry weight of the plant, and fresh weight. There was a significant effect of the variety on the parameter of chlorophyll content, and a significant effect of spacing on the parameters of plant growth rate and the age of leaf appearance. Additional types of plants are needed to determine significant differences related to spacing and their interactions.
Industrial Symbiosis Practices: A Case Study of Türkiye and Denmark
Authors: Ulusoy Kemal , Doğan-sağlamtimur Neslihan , Çiner Fehiman , Sternik Andrzej , Sekula Paulina
Published: November 2024

The term "industrial symbiosis (IS)" refers to a cooperative strategy where industrial actors share services and exchange physical resources. This method improves resource efficiency and lessens the environmental effects of industrial operations within the network. It is a cooperative method in which businesses trade and reuse physical resources such as by-products, water, and energy, as well as share services such as waste management and infrastructure. It has several advantages, such as (i) lowering greenhouse gas emissions through energy, process, input, disposal, and transportation savings, as well as fuel substitution; (ii) cutting energy expenses; (iii) diverting waste from landfills; (iv) avoiding the use of virgin materials; (v) lowering transportation and logistics costs; (vi) lowering pollution to land, water, and air; (vii) lowering industrial water use; (viii) lowering hazardous waste; (ix) creating economic value from waste material; and (x) simplifying environmental legislation and regulation compliance.

In Türkiye and Denmark, the number of industrial companies is rapidly increasing. These industries consume many resources (such as raw materials, water, electricity, natural gas, coal, etc.) and generate a large amount of solid, liquid, and gaseous waste. IS is gaining popularity as an approach for improving the sustainability of industrial systems. The efforts to develop IS have emerged as a critical issue over the last decade in these two European countries. The paper presents the current implementation of IS in Türkiye and Denmark’s process sectors, focusing on well-known IS practices.
Pengaruh Pengetahuan Pajak, Tarif Pajak, Sanksi Pajak, Tax Amnesty dan Program Pengungkapan Sukarela terhadap Kepatuhan Pajak Karyawan AHASS di Kabupaten Semarang
Authors: Aini Nurul , Bambang Ahmad Indarto  , Fitri Dwi Jayanti
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of tax knowledge, tax rates, tax sanctions,Tax Amnesty And the Voluntary Disclosure Program for Tax Compliance in Ahass, Semarang Regency. This study used a quantitative method by processing primary data through questionnaires given to 100 ahass employees. The sampling technique ispurposive sampling, because the researcher took a random sample where the sample group was targeted to have certain attributes. The data obtained were processed with SPSS Version 20. The analysis used included validity and reliability tests, descriptive statistical tests, classical assumption tests, and hypothesis testing. The results of the research tests showed that simultaneously Tax Knowledge, Tax Rates, Tax Sanctions, Tax Amnesty and Knowledge Programs Taxes significantly influence Tax Compliance. Partially (1) Tax Knowledge has no significant effect on Tax Compliance. (2) Tax Rates have a significant effect on Tax Compliance. (3) Tax Sanctions have no significant effect on Tax Compliance. (4)Tax Amnesty no significant effect on tax compliance. (5) Voluntary Disclosure Program has a significant effect on Tax Compliance.
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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Pengaruh Pengetahuan Pajak, Tarif Pajak, Sanksi Pajak, Tax Amnesty Dan Program Pengungkapan Sukarela Terhadap Kepatuhan Pajak Di Ahass Kabupaten Semarang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan mengolah data primer melalui kuesioner yang diberikan kepada karyawan ahass sebanyak 100 responden. Teknik pengambilan sampel adalah purposive sampling, karena peneliti mengambil sampel secara acak dimana kelompok sampel ditargetkan memiliki atribut-atribut tertentu. Data yang diperoleh diolah dengan SPSS Versi 20. Analisis yang digunakan meliputi uji validitas dan reliabilitas, uji statistik deskriptif, uji asumsi klasik, dan uji hipotesis Hasil uji penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan Pengetahuan Pajak, Tarif Pajak, Sanksi Pajak, Tax Amnesty Dan Program Pengetahuan Pajak secara signifikan berpengaruh terhadap Kepatuhan Pajak. Secara parsial (1) Pengetahuan Pajak tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kepatuhan Pajak. (2) Tarif Pajak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kepatuhan Pajak. (3) Sanksi Pajak tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kepatuhan Pajak. (4) Tax Amnesty tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepatuhan pajak. (5) Program Pengungkapan Sukarela berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kepatuhan Pajak.
Pengaruh Rasio Profitabilitas terhadap Earning Per Share pada BPR Konvensional Se Kabupaten Semarang (Studi Kasus Pada Tahun 2016-2021)
Authors: Isna Nur Amalia  , Bambang Ahmad Indarto  , Arda Raditya Tantra
Published: November 2024

BPR is a microfinance institution that has a strategic function in providing financial services to small and medium-sized communities and SMES, whose existence is important in helping the development and economy of the community, especially rural areas. the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of profitability ratios on earning per share at conventional BPRs throughout Semarang Regency in 2016-2021. By using quantitative research methods to examine the effect of each of the variables NPL, LDR, CAR, BOPO, and Size on EPS using statistical methods and data processing with the SPSS application program. The type of data used is secondary data obtained from conventional BPR publication reports for the 2016-2021 period on the official OJK website. The population in this study were conventional BPRS throughout Semarang Regency and the sample was taken using a purposive sampling method, so that 71 observations were obtained. The results of the study show that NPL, LDR, CAR, BOPO and Size simultaneously have a significant effect on EPS. Partially, NPL has no effect on EPS while LDR, CAR, BOPO and Size have an effect on EPS.
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BPR adalah lembaga keuangan mikro yang memiliki funsi strategis dalam memberikan layanan keuangan kepada masyarakat kecil dan menengah serta UMKM, yang keberadaannya penting dalam membantu perkembangan dan perekonomian masyarakat terutama wilayah pedesaan. tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Rasio Profitabilitas Terhadap Earning Per Share Pada BPR Konvensional Se Kabupaten Semarang Pada Tahun 2016-2021. dengan mengunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif untuk menguji masing-masing pengaruh dari variabel NPL, LDR, CAR, BOPO, dan Size terhadap EPS dengan mengunakan metode statistik dan olah data dengan program aplikasi SPSS. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder yang diperoleh dari laporan publikasi BPR Konvensional periode 2016-2021 pada situs resmi OJK. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah BPR Konvensional se Kabupaten Semarang dan pengambilan sampel dengan purposive sampling method, sehingga diperoleh 71 pengamatan. dengan hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa secara stimultan NPL, LDR, CAR, BOPO dan Size secara signifikan berpengaruh terhada EPS. Secara parsial NPL,  tidak berpengaruh terhadap EPS sedangkap LDR, CAR, BOPO dan Size berpengaruh terhadap EPS.