bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
¿Cómo podemos encontrar la mejor ruta de recolección de basura?
Authors: Martínez Cano Omar , Pacheco Blas María del Alba , Valencia Saravia María del Pilar
Published: February 2024

Enfrentando el desafío de optimizar la recolección de basura en la colonia Rosarito, Los Cabos, México, utilizamos herramientas de la Teoría de Gráficas para modelar y resolver el problema. Construimos una gráfica que representa la disposición de calles y aplicamos el algoritmo de Fleury, modificado para minimizar vueltas en U. Al no contar con una gráfica euleriana, añadimos aristas para garantizar recorridos completos y utilizamos el algoritmo de Kruskal para obtener un árbol generador de peso mínimo. Los resultados revelan una ruta óptima con una distancia reducida de 0.695 km en comparación con la ruta actual, generando un ahorro anual significativo de aproximadamente 108.718 km. La propuesta elimina vueltas en U evitables, mejora la eficiencia en la recolección y presenta aplicaciones potenciales en otros contextos logísticos urbanos.
Murmullos sismológicos: cómo Oaxaca escuchó la explosión del volcán Hunga Tonga
Authors: Solano Hernández Ericka Alinne , Calò Marco
Published: February 2024

La erupción del volcán Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai en enero de 2022, cientos de veces más potente que la bomba atómica de Hiroshima, dejó una huella global. Este artículo destaca cómo una red de 11 sismómetros en la costa de Oaxaca, México, originalmente instalada para monitorear la actividad sísmica local, registró las ondas sísmicas del evento a más de 9,300 km de distancia. La instalación estratégica de estas estaciones permitió un análisis detallado de la duración, amplitud y contenido de frecuencias de las ondas sísmicas. La información recopilada no sólo ofrece una visión única del impacto del evento en la costa de Oaxaca, sino que también brinda una oportunidad valiosa para estudiar el interior de la Tierra, especialmente en la interfaz núcleo-manto a 2900 km de profundidad en el océano Pacífico. Este artículo destaca la importancia de redes sísmicas para comprender eventos globales y resolver incógnitas sobre la estructura interna de la Tierra.
Los anfibios: platillos, remedios y su papel en los ecosistemas
Authors: Oropeza-Sánchez Marco Tulio , Suazo-Ortuño Ireri , Benítez-Malvido Julieta
Published: February 2024

Los anfibios, como las ranas y los ajolotes, no sólo son ingredientes comunes en platillos y remedios tradicionales en México, sino que también desempeñan funciones vitales en diversos ecosistemas. Estos animales tienen un ciclo de vida que abarca dos entornos distintos: el agua, donde se manifiestan como renacuajos, y la tierra, donde los identificamos como ranas, sapos, salamandras y cecilias. Gracias a esta característica única, los anfibios actúan como eslabones cruciales en los ecosistemas, sirviendo como un “puente de nutrientes” entre los ambientes acuático y terrestre. Al alimentarse de insectos, los anfibios desempeñan un papel clave como controladores de plagas en algunos cultivos y reguladores de las poblaciones de insectos portadores de enfermedades. Lamentablemente, numerosas especies de anfibios enfrentan el peligro de extinción, lo que amenaza tanto sus funciones ecológicas como su presencia en platillos y remedios tradicionales.
La política criminal de la Fiscalía de la Corte Penal Internacional para el inicio de investigaciones
Authors: Dondé Matute Francisco Javier
Published: February 2024

El ECPI estipula algunos lineamientos para que se ejercite la jurisdicción de la CPI, sin embargo, en la práctica de las investigaciones de oficio la Fiscalía cuenta con importantes facultades discrecionales que establecen parámetros de actuación o de inactividad de la propia Corte. Este artículo trata de dilucidar cuáles son dichos parámetros para que la Fiscalía considere que debe abrirse una investigación o no en la CPI, explicando cuándo se realiza un control judicial de las decisiones de la Fiscalía y examinando si estas políticas adoptadas son congruentes con la práctica de la CPI, con el propio ECPI y los derechos humanos internacionalmente reconocidos.
China en América Latina: los casos de Ecuador y Perú entre los años 2009-2012, ¿es posible una apuesta hacia el futuro?
Authors: Terán Samanamud Germán
Published: February 2024

A diferencia de hace algunas décadas, el dinamismo económico actual de China ha impulsado un mayor nivel de actividad en sus relaciones con los países de América Latina. Al interior de América Latina (AL), en la región andina, Ecuador y Perú cuentan con una cada vez mayor presencia de capitales de origen chino que buscan asegurar las materias primas necesarias para sostener la que hoy es la “fábrica del mundo”, todo ello basado en una visión economicista del fenómeno chino que invisibiliza la coyuntura político-social del gigante asiá- tico. El presente artículo revisa el desarrollo histórico de la política exterior china hacia AL, desde la fundación de la República Popular China (RPC) por Mao Zedong en 1949, hasta hoy a inicios del siglo XXI, y describe, a través de los casos de Ecuador y Perú, las características actuales de la relación de China con los países de América Latina. Si bien el contexto sugiere una creciente amenaza china para las economías latinoamericanas, de ser ella estudiada minuciosamente, podría sentar las bases para una integración pragmática y urgente en la región.
El enfoque extractivo del derecho ambiental y los desafíos del concepto de "pueblos indígenas"
Authors: López Zamora Luis A.
Published: February 2024

El derecho de los pueblos indígenas es una de las ramas del derecho internacional que mayor énfasis y desarrollo ha tenido en los últimos años. Su conexión con el derecho ambiental ha sido saltante en la jurisprudencia de los sistemas de protección de derechos humanos, en especial, en la práctica llevada a cabo por la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos. A pesar de ello, aquellos avances encuentran fuertes limitaciones como consecuencia de la indeterminación del término “pueblos indígenas”. Esta indeterminación legal, defendida como necesaria para no excluir a ciertos grupos de aquel marco de protección demuestra tener un costo importante para la efectivización de aquel cuerpo legal en el orden interno de los Estados. Con el fin de hacer evidente aquel efecto y, a su vez, abogar por el establecimiento de elementos de definición, utilizaremos el conocimiento existente en el derecho ambiental, específicamente, respecto a los proyectos extractivos y de inversión. Este enfoque permitirá detectar efectos contraproducentes generados por la falta de definición de dicho concepto.
Nuevas geometrías y nuevos sentidos: internacionalización del derecho e internacionalización del diálogo de los sistemas de justicia
Authors: Lopes Saldanha Jânia Maria , Pacheco Vieira Lucas
Published: February 2024

La internacionalización del derecho presenta innumerables dimensiones que transforman la tradicional concepción del sistema jurídico. El diálogo judicial que los sistemas de justicia nacionales y no nacionales han emprendido es un importante canal de comunicación para el fortalecimiento y desarrollo del fenómeno de la internacionalización. Tal diálogo puede ser vinculado o espontáneo, hecho que desafía los sistemas de justicia a la apertura interpretativa y al ejercicio del transjudicialismo.
Minerales que suscitan pasiones: ¿el inicio de la pugna por lo que queda?
Authors: Tardif Eric
Published: February 2024

Como es sabido, la producción industrial es dependiente de un acceso estable a insumos de recursos naturales, cuyos precios son por lo general fijados por el mercado. Las últimas décadas han sido testigo de la alteración de este esquema, debido a la creciente escasez de recursos, el aumento poblacional mundial, y los adelantos tecnológicos que requieren minerales cuya comercialización termina a veces alimentando conflictos armados en ciertas partes del mundo; en otros casos, los países ricos en recursos deciden monopolizar su uso, en violación a las reglas del comercio mundial. La comunidad internacional ha buscado responder a estos retos, con mayor o menor éxito.
ANALISIS PENGUATAN UMKM DAN DAMPAKNYA BAGI PEREKONOMIAN NASIONAL SEBAGAI UPAYA MENGATASI DAMPAK COVID-19
Authors: Dahiri Dahiri
Published: February 2024

Virus corona telah merugikan perekonomian dunia, termasuk Indonesia. Di Indonesia, hal ini terlihat dari berkurangnya jumlah pekerja baik di sektor formal maupun informasi. Terpuruknya perekonomian nasional berdampak pada dunia usaha makro dan UMKM. Padahal UMKM mempunyai peran penting dalam meningkatkan pertumbuhan perekonomian nasional. Namun sebelum wabah terjadi, UMKM sendiri mempunyai kendala dalam mengembangkan usahanya, yaitu regulasi yang tidak terintegrasi, kinerja ekspor yang rendah, dan sulitnya akses permodalan.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan model regresi berganda dengan fungsi produksi Cobb-Douglas. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa UMKM memberikan dampak yang signifikan dalam mendongkrak perekonomian nasional. Padahal dari sisi ketenagakerjaan, hanya UMK yang memberikan dampak signifikan terhadap ketenagakerjaan. Berdasarkan temuan tersebut, pemerintah harus melakukan upaya penguatan UMKM. Pertama, permodalan harus terpusat pada satu lembaga. Kedua, pemerintah harus memberikan insentif atau subsidi terhadap ekspor. Ketiga, akses permodalan dan insentif harus dituangkan dalam peraturan berupa undang-undang.
Adaptation of the Indonesian version of the online cognition scale to measure problematic internet use
Authors: Purwati Dhia Ulfah , Hanifah Hanifah
Published: February 2024

The internet can make everyday life more accessible; however, it can also cause problematic behavior. It is essential to prevent the negative impact of problematic internet use on daily activities, whether in educational settings, work, social life, or general functioning. This research aims to adapt the Online Cognition Scale (OCS) to the Indonesian language. The number of samples involved in this research was 195 people between the ages of 18-25 years old. This study tested the psychometric properties through content validity tests and obtained S-CVI/Ave results of 0.92 The CFA model fit test index results are within the acceptable value for all goodness of fit indices, with factor loadings between 0.752 - 0.912 for each dimension and 0.318 - 0.882 for each item. There is one invalid item that is eliminated in the Indonesian version of OCS. The coefficient is 1.057, and the coefficient for the four dimensions ranges from 0.770 to 0.878. The coefficient for the four dimensions also moves from 0.792 to 0.881, and the item-total correlation correction test is within the range of 0.427 - 0.702. This measuring tool is used to get an overview of problematic internet usage behavior in Indonesia.
Development of encyclopedia based on local vegetables North Kayong Regency as biology learning media
Authors: Aini Saripa , Setiadi Anandita Eka , Sunandar Ari
Published: February 2024

The people of North Kayong Regency-West Kalimantan still uphold the culture of utilizing plants as food, known as North Kayong local vegetables. Preserving knowledge about existing local potential and its utilization can be done through education based on local wisdom or local potential. It can be employed as a tool to enhance the efficacy and significance of education while preserving the unique possibilities of every area. The K13 curriculum is a curriculum of change from conceptual learning to contextual learning. The education process according to regional potential can be done through encyclopaedia media that attracts readers because the encyclopedia contains explicit information and is accompanied by pictures with bright colours. analysis and development, the creation of a local vegetable-based encyclopedia of North Kayong Regency as a biology learning media using a development model (D&D) consisting of six stages, namely: problem identification, description of objectives, design and development, product trials, evaluation of trial results, and communication of trial outcomes. The outcomes of validation and students response trials to the encyclopedia media developed obtained perfect scores. Where the validation test received a value from media experts of 97.08% (very valid), material experts of 90.22% (very valid), and language experts of 88.14% (very valid). Students responded very well to the small-scale (78.83%) and large-scale (84.47%) trials.
Health-related quality of life of oral health workers in primary health care in Salvador, Brazil
Authors: Silva Juliane Kely Fagundes , Carvalho Fernando Martins , Azevedo Carolina Franco de , Vianna Maria Isabel Pereira , Cangussu Maria Cristina Teixeira , Lins-Kusterer Liliane
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to determine the level of and identify factors associated with the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of oral health professionals working in primary health care in Brazil. A cross-sectional survey was carried out among 96 dentists and 65 dental assistants working in the Family Health Strategy in six municipalities in the metropolitan area of Salvador, Brazil. HRQoL was evaluated using the 36-item Short Form Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36). Higher mean scores in the SF-36 Physical Component Summary were associated with younger age, post-graduate education in public health, and frequent leisure time. The Mental Component Summary was associated with frequent leisure time, >40 weekly working hours, suitable dental offices, satisfaction with colleagues, and satisfaction with working in primary health care. In conclusion, the HRQoL level of oral health professionals working in primary health care in Brazil was comparable to those found in the available literature and associated with several modifiable factors. Incidentally, a literature search found very few studies about the HRQoL of oral health workers that use the SF-36 and those found were produced outside the main scientific centers.
Hamiltonian variational ansatz without barren plateaus
Authors: Park Chae-Yeun , Killoran Nathan
Published: February 2024

Variational quantum algorithms, which combine highly expressive parameterized quantum circuits (PQCs) and optimization techniques in machine learning, are one of the most promising applications of a near-term quantum computer. Despite their huge potential, the utility of variational quantum algorithms beyond tens of qubits is still questioned. One of the central problems is the trainability of PQCs. The cost function landscape of a randomly initialized PQC is often too flat, asking for an exponential amount of quantum resources to find a solution. This problem, dubbed barren plateaus, has gained lots of attention recently, but a general solution is still not available. In this paper, we solve this problem for the Hamiltonian variational ansatz (HVA), which is widely studied for solving quantum many-body problems. After showing that a circuit described by a time-evolution operator generated by a local Hamiltonian does not have exponentially small gradients, we derive parameter conditions for which the HVA is well approximated by such an operator. Based on this result, we propose an initialization scheme for the variational quantum algorithms and a parameter-constrained ansatz free from barren plateaus.
KEANEKARAGAMAN BURUNG DAN KEHADIRAN BURUNG DI KAWASAN HUTAN KOTA BANDA ACEH SEBAGAI INDIKATOR PENYEBARAN BIJI
Authors: Aida Fithri  , Furqan Maghfiriadi  , Zulfikar
Published: February 2024

Burung merupakan indikator kesehatan lingkungan. Keberadaan burung  sangat berdampak pada kondisi lingkungan seperti dalam persebaran biji dan penyerbukan bunga. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dari bulan Januari – Maret 2022. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat keanekaragaman burung dan spesies burung yang menyebarkan biji  pada kawasan hutan Kota Banda Aceh. Metode yang digunakan adalah survei eksploratif dengan kombinasi Teknik antara point count  dan  Line transek. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa terdapat 15 spesies burung dengan nilai keanekaragaman 2,17 dan tergolong ke dalam kategori sedang. Nilai frekuensi kehadiran berkisar antara 0,22-0,89 dengan nilai frekuensi relatif berkisar 4,35 sampai dengan 17,39 dimana frekuensi relative tertinggi di dominasi oleh spesies Cinnyris ornatus, Pycnonotus aurigaster, Orthotomus ruficeps, Pycnonotus goiavier dan Hirundo rustica. Dari hasil penelitian yang ditemukan menunjukkan bahwa keberadaan burung penyebar biji  hanya ditemukan 4 spesies yaitu Pycnonotus goiavier, Lonchura punctulate, Geopelia striata dan Passer montanus
A Common Trajectory Toward a Professional Identity as a Faculty Developer
Authors: Kiesow Caleb W. , Mount George R. , Bunin Jessica , McMains Kevin C , McFate Thomas , Hartzell Joshua , Servey Jessica T.
Published: February 2024

Background and Objectives: Professional identity formation is a complex construct that continually evolves in relation to an individual’s experiences. The literature on educators identifying as faculty developers is limited and incompletely addresses how that identify affects other identities, careers, and influences on teaching. Twenty-six health professionals were trained to serve as faculty developers within our educational system. We sought to examine the factors that influence the professional identity of these faculty developers and to determine whether a common trajectory existed.
Methods: We employed a constructivist thematic analysis methodology using an inductive approach to understand the experiences of faculty developers. We conducted semistructured recorded interviews. Coding and thematic analysis were completed iteratively.
Results: We identified eight primary themes: (1) initial invitation, (2) discovery of faculty development as a professional activity, (3) discovery of educational theory, skills, and need for more education, (4) process of time and experience, (5) fostering relationships and community, (6) transfer of skills to professional and personal roles, (7) experiences that lead to credibility, and (8) sense of greater impact.
Conclusions: An individual’s journey to a faculty developer identity is variable, with several shared pivotal experiences that help foster the emergence of this identity. Consideration of specific programmatic elements to support the themes identified might allow for a strategic approach to faculty development efforts in health professions education.
History of Aircraft Dispatchers in the United States: Improving Safety
Authors: Laster Laura
Published: February 2024

The aircraft dispatcher is an indispensable member of United States airline operations. The airline industry advanced from early attempts to transport mail and occasional passengers on a scheduled basis into a highly complex, tightly regulated, extremely safe means of transportation. Dispatchers have a key role that has expanded over time both in its scope and in its authority. The concept of operational control began with the desire to improve safety and enhance situational awareness for air carriers. Beginning with the earliest references to dispatchers, this paper explores the history of dispatchers from 1929 to the 1970s, operational control in the United States, and associated safety improvements. Drawing from both primary sources in the form of original aviation trade journals, aircraft accident reports, and books reviewing airline history, this paper examines how the dispatch profession has evolved and significantly enhanced aviation safety.
The Use of Industry Advisory Boards in Aviation Degree Programs-An Exploratory Case Study
Authors: Bowyer Samantha , Avendano Gail
Published: February 2024

This exploratory case study was presented at the UAA Conference in Fall 2023 to share initial findings. The researchers sought to determine the level of aviation degree programs utilizing Industry Advisory Boards (IAB), what their makeup looks like, and what the meeting schedule constitutes. Additionally, the researchers questioned the participants as to the challenges and opportunities they would like to see improved within their programs. The initial conclusion is that there is no significant consistency amongst different IABs, including the name of the group. However, some consistency existed in that many respondents indicated seeking more diversity and effective planning techniques.
Development of a Safety Performance Decision-Making Tool for Flight Training Organizations
Authors: Anderson Carolina , Aguiar Marisa
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the research was to transform a non-statistical risk score model composed of 12 Safety Perfomrance Indicators (SPIs) into a predictive, safety performance decision-making tool. The model uses what-if scenarios to evaluate how changing controllable input variables affect the level of operational risk within the system. These risk score outputs provide a keen insight into the overall level of risk within the organization.
Engaging Aeronautical Science Students with Technology
Authors: Bowyer Samantha , Anderson Carolina , Parodi Tracy
Published: February 2024

If the pandemic taught us something in academia, it was to be more flexible while leveraging creative methods in maintaining students’ engagement with modern academic tools such as Nearpod. Additionally, allowing teacher autonomy supported a seamless transition to online platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may translate well to a weather event without having to cancel class. Those who are researchers within the scholarship of teaching and learning community find this to be no surprise (Kahu, 2011; Ayuka & Jacobs, 2018; Keller et al., 2020). This research project examines the experience of one assistant professor of aeronautical science who implemented Nearpod into her classroom prior to COVID-19 mandates and how that was received by students before, during, and after the experience. By looking at the student evaluation data throughout this time period and one specific question asked on the end-of-course student reviews: ‘What elements in this course MOST helped you learn the course content?’ The research team will consider the number of responses and how many of them reference Nearpod as at least one of those elements. Additionally, the presenters will show different strategies used in aviation technical courses to integrate different tools and maintain student engagement as highlighted by students. Presenters are not associated with any of the companies that own the tools presented.
Uma Hipótese para a Autoridade da Doutrina Espírita Ser Explicada em O Evangelho Segundo o Espiritismo e Não em Outra Obra
Authors: Fonseca Alexandre
Published: February 2024

O Evangelho Segundo o Espiritismo (ESE) completa 160 anos em 2024. Aobra se dedica ao estudo, desenvolvimento e prática da moral cristã. Junto com a obra O Céu e o Inferno, ela representa o aspecto moral do Espiritismo. Curiosamente, o item II da Introdução do ESE apresenta uma detalhada explicação sobre a autoridade científica (e não moral) da Doutrina Espírita. Nesse item, Kardec apresenta os dois critérios de análise de revelações mediúnicas: i) o uso da razão e ii) o chamado método do Controle Universal do Ensino dos Espíritos (CUEE). Nesse texto, ele discute a importância do caráter universal do ensino dos Espíritos em contraponto a revelações individuais, bem como as vantagens de os Espíritos poderem eles mesmos fazer a divulgação da Doutrina em todos os lugares do globo. Ele conclui o texto mostrando a segurança que o Espiritismo adquire contra revelações que pudessem deturpá-lo, se os dois critérios acima de análise de mensagens forem seguidos rigorosamente. Uma questão, porém, que até o momento nunca foi levantada ou discutida é sobre as razões pelas quais Kardec teria mantido essa explicação em uma obra destinada ao aspecto moral/cristão do espiritismo. Neste artigo, construo uma hipótese baseada no conteúdo de três mensagens mediúnicas recebidas por Kardec à época em que ele preparava o ESE. A proposta deste estudo não é fechar a questão, mas motivar a pesquisa por documentos históricos que possam elucidá-la ainda mais.
Ritualistic Equestrianism: Status, Identity, and Symbolism in Tudor Coronation Ceremonies
Authors: Keri Blair
Published: February 2024

Using horses as a historical lens, this study examines four components of ritualistic equestrianism in Tudor coronation ceremonies: the King’s Champion, the Gilded Spurs, the Master of the Horse, and the Horse of Honor. These four components remained an essential part of coronation ceremonies during the Tudor era despite significant political, religious, and cultural changes and elevated in status, identity, and symbolism to parallel the rise of horse culture in early modern England. More importantly, these four components underlined the importance of horses and horsemanship to the Crown.
Effect of the grape thinning on the content of trans-resveratrol in some Syrah clones
Authors:   Agricultural University-Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Popova Anelia , Angelov Ludmil ,   Agricultural University-Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Published: February 2024

Wine is a product obtained through fermentation process, the trans-resveratrol is a polyphenol derived from grapes and a natural antioxidant that passes into wine. The trans-resveratrol is a rare compound with the highest content in the red wine and a positive physiological effect on human organism. The present study was conducted in three years period from 2020 until 2022 at the Agricultural university-Plovdiv experimental vineyard, located near the village of Brestnik. Four Syrah wine variety clones were included and eight experimental wines have been made during the experimental period. In all tested wines, the presence of trans-resveratrol was detected but its amount was higher in clone 524 (V4) with non-reduced yield (3.35, 4.36, 7.02 mg/L), and in clone 100 (V5) with reduced yield (5.24, 3.75, 7.23 mg/L). Reducing the bunch numbers at the “pea size” stage did not significantly influence the content of trans-resveratrol. The wine antioxidant properties were directly affected by the clone and the grape harvest and was under the terroir influence. In today's conditions of overproduction and increased competition, the results of this study provide a valuable economic information and expand the portfolio of wineries. Keywords: clones, Syrah, red wine, resveratrol, bunch thinning, canopy management
New perspectives on the urban semiotics of mass housing neighbourhoods in Slovakia: A case study of Petrzalka
Authors: Jasso Matej , Hajduk Michal , Hajduk Jakub , Husar Milan
Published: February 2024

The identity of a city is represented not only by its attractive historical centre with its landmarks, but also by the peripheral parts. Large parts of Slovak cities and neighbourhoods are covered by residential areas of panel blocks of flats built in the 1970s and 1980s. These communities and settlements are often more than 30-40 years old and have their own history, social climate and narratives. The unique and specific metatext of almost any Slovak city would remain unfinished without residential areas of panel blocks of flats. These areas have generated a specific identity based upon specific examples of urban semiotics. Urban semiotics considers the city/urban environment as a multilayer text based upon the social meaning and grammar of spatial patterns, signs and symbols. During recent years, it can be seen that Slovak mass housing neighbourhoods are not monolithic sense-less places, but rather chronicles of various stories and experiences which overcome the obsolete and uniform architectural language - landmarks and symbols of their identity are not only mere physical (architectural) forms but rather common experience and shared stories. It is obvious that Slovak mass housing neighbourhoods have failed to deliver the unique ?tomorrow?s quality of life? as once declared but, on the other hand, they have never become completely excluded localities without any vital contacts with the city?s organism. Their semiotics have absorbed the overall societal development with all its ambiguity, manifoldness and uncertainty. Petrzalka, as the largest Slovak mass housing neighbourhood, is particularly in the spotlight of this contribution. Once an alternative modernist vision of old Bratislava, then a drab grey dormitory without any flair, it is now transformed into a polyvocal and versatile urban environment full of opportunities, as well as challenges.
Sustainable development in western Balkan countries: an analysis of decent work and economic growth
Authors: Grodzicki Tomasz
Published: February 2024

The Western Balkan countries, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, participate in the framework of
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. In total,
there are 193 countries committed to fulfilling the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development, which was implemented in 2015. One of the seventeen
Sustainable Development Goals is to promote sustained, inclusive, and
sustainable economic growth and decent work for all. This goal is expressed
in the following indicators: employment and unemployment rates, people
killed in accidents at work, real GDP per capita, resource productivity, and
domestic material consumption. The aim of this paper is to analyze SDG 8 in
the Western Balkan economies. Since the Western Balkan countries are EU
candidates or potential candidates, comparing their performance with the EU
average is vital. The results show that although Western Balkan countries
have improved their performance, they still fall behind the EU average. They
should focus more on increasing their economic growth rates and providing
more sustainable workplaces. Therefore, future actions to be enhanced by the
economic policy in the Western Balkans should include the implementation of
legal facilitations for start-ups and other firms in order to boost the
stimulus for entrepreneurship, develop sustainable migration policy, and
promote stable forms of employment.
High heat on the tell: An archaeobotanical view on house burning and socioeconomic relationships at the Neolithic Vinca site (SE Europe)
Authors: Filipovic Dragana , Maric Miroslav , Tasic Nenad
Published: February 2024

Buildings destroyed by fire are frequently discovered at sites of the Neolithic Vinca culture of south-eastern Europe. The social context and practical aspects of prehistoric house burning have long been studied through the analyses of architectural and artefactual remains and through experimental building and firing of wattle-and-daub structures. In contrast, very few studies have used the remains of plant foodstuffs from within and under the house rubble to address the cultural and technical particulars of this widespread tradition. At the Neolithic Vinca tell, several burnt buildings preserved hoards of wild pear and emmer grain, along with minor traces of other plant foods. Three of these burnt buildings date to the final decades of the Neolithic Vinca settlement, whose dissolution and abandonment seem to have been abrupt and continue to puzzle archaeologists. We examine the find-context and morphological characteristics of the wild pears and emmer and use our observations to discuss whether the burning was deliberate or accidental. Based on the archaeological and other available evidence, we suggest that these Vinca houses were set ablaze intentionally. Further, we propose that the prominence of emmer and pear can reflect a possible economic differentiation among the households and perhaps even incipient specialisation in food production. Our assumption is that such tendencies would have, in effect, both increased and decreased the economic independence of individual households. This would have had (negative) implications for social relationships in the time of apparently eroding social cohesion of the Vinca community.
Fraud Losses: An Examination of Gender, Opportunity, and Social Identity
Authors: Cooper Lauren A. , DiGabriele James A. , Fleming Scott , Riley Richard A. , Sorensen Trevor L.
Published: February 2024

The intersection of gender and crime has been of interest to academics and practitioners since at least the 1970s. Beginning in 1996, an examination of descriptive statistics (e.g., median fraud loss) related to gender included in the ACFE Reports to the Nations suggests that male perpetrators cause significantly more losses than female perpetrators. Using a lens of opportunity, social comparison, and social identity, as opposed to the gendered theory of crime, we explore the impact of gender and position on fraud loss using an ACFE dataset. We generally find that once employment position is considered, there are not significant differences in fraud losses between female and male perpetrators, consistent with one’s position providing opportunity to commit fraud. These findings represent an important step in understanding the relation between gender, position, and fraud activity. Our study provides new insights for practitioners and academics to better evaluate organizational fraud risk.

Data Availability: Data are available from the ACFE Research Institute (formerly the Institute for Fraud Prevention).

JEL Classification Codes: G32, G40, J16, K49, M49.
Neuropathic Pain With and Without Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Braffett Barbara H. , El ghormli Laure , Albers James W. , Feldman Eva L. , Herman William H. , Gubitosi-Klug Rose A. , Martin Catherine L. , Orchard Trevor J. , White Neil H. , Lachin John M. , Perkins Bruce A. , Pop-Busui Rodica ,   DCCT/EDIC Research Group
Published: February 2024

OBJECTIVE

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is common; however, the features and burden of neuropathic pain (NP) in type 1 diabetes (T1D) are poorly understood. We evaluated the incidence of first occurrence, annual prevalence, remission, and risk factors for NP during long-term follow-up of participants with T1D.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

The Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) was administered annually (1994–2020) for 1,324 participants in the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) study. NP with clinical signs of DPN (NP DPN+) was defined according to self-reported NP plus an examination score >2, while NP without clinical signs of DPN (NP DPN−) was defined according to self-reported NP and an examination score ≤2.

RESULTS

At EDIC year 1, median age for participants was 36 years (interquartile range 30, 41), diabetes duration 13 years (10, 18), and HbA1c 7.9% (7.2, 8.9). At year 26 (median diabetes duration 39 years), cumulative incidence of NP was 57%, regardless of concomitant clinical signs of DPN (36% NP DPN+ vs. 46% NP DPN−). NP prevalence was 20% at 26 years (11% NP DPN+ and 9% NP DPN−), suggesting frequent remission. Annualized remission rates were similar regardless of pain medication use. In addition to HbA1c, female sex was associated with NP DPN−.

CONCLUSIONS

NP incidence in T1D was high and frequently occurred in the absence of clinical signs of neuropathy, as assessed with the MNSI. Pain remission was not explained by pain medication use. Effective clinical strategies for identification and management are needed.
Pressure estimation via measurement of reduced light scattering coefficient by oblique laser incident reflectometry
Authors: Abookasis David , Malchi Daniel , Robinson Dror , Yassin Mustafa
Published: February 2024

Continuous measurement of pressure is vital in many fields of industry, medicine, and science. Of particular interest is the ability to measure pressure in a noninvasive and contact-free manner. This work presents the potential of oblique incident reflectometry (OIR) to monitor variation in pressure via the reduced scattering parameter (μs′). Pressure deforms the geometry of the medium and causes distortion of its internal structure and the spatial distribution of optical properties. Light scattering is related to the morphology (size, density, distribution, etc.) and refractive index distributions of the medium, and applied pressure will influence directly these parameters. Therefore, we assume that pressure can be quantitatively assessed through monitoring the reduced scattering coefficient. For this purpose, the technique of OIR to evaluate the scattering parameter during pressure variations was utilized. OIR is a simple noninvasive and contact-free imaging technique able to quantify both absorption and scattering properties of a sample. In our setup, the medium is illuminated obliquely by a narrow laser beam, and the diffuse reflectance light is captured by a CCD camera. In offline processing, the shift (δ) of the diffuse light center from the incident point is mathematically analyzed and μs′ coefficient (μs′∼δ−1) is extracted. We present here confirmation of the validity of this assumption through results of a series of experiments performed on turbid liquid and artery occlusion of a human subject under different pressure levels. Thus, μs′ has the potential to serve as a good indicator for the monitoring of pressure.
ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL COMPETITIVENESS OF NATURAL RUBBER EXPORTS IN THE GLOBAL MARKET (COMPARATIVE STUDY IN ITRC COUNTRIES: INDONESIA, THAILAND, AND MALAYSIA)
Authors: Hodijah Siti , Mustika Candra , Rahmadani Desy
Published: February 2024

The objectives of this study are 1) to find out how the potential competitiveness of Indonesian, Thailand, and Malaysian natural rubber exports in the global market compares in terms of their comparative advantages 2) to find out how the comparison of the effect of the exchange rate, production, and the international price of natural rabber on the competitiveness of Indonesian, Thailand, and Malaysian natural rubber export in the global market. The method used in this study is a quantitative method with Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) and Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage (RSCA) analysis tools to analyze the export competitiveness of Indonesian, Thailand, and Malaysian natural rubber based on their comparative advantage, and multiple linear regression with the ordinary least square (OLS) method. 1) The results of this study indicate that for Indonesia the average competitiveness of natural rubber exports is 0.9330, while Thailand is 0.9338, and Malaysia is 0.7763. 2) The results of multiple linear regression show that the exchange rate and production variables have no significant effect on the competitiveness of Indonesian and Thailand natural rubber exports, while the international price variable for natural rubber has a significant effect on the competitiveness of Indonesian and Thailand natural rubber exports. And for Malaysia, it shows that the three variables, the exchange rate, production, and international prices of natural rubber have a significant effect on the competitivenss of Malaysia’s natural rubber exports.

 

Keywords: ITRC country’s natural rubber export competitiveness, Exchange Rates, Production, and International Price of Natural Rubber.
CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF INTEGRATION OF BUSINESS FUNCTIONS ON INTERNAL BUSINESS PROCESS PERFORMANCE
Authors: Yulianto Erwin , Sudirman Iman , Sutarman Sutarman , Setiawan Awan
Published: February 2024

The trend of banking performance in the last five years is still fluctuating. One of the root causes is measured from a Balanced Scorecard perspective, namely the not yet optimal integration of business functions in the Internal Business Process. The continuous development of systems, information and communication technology has profound implications for the integration of business functions such as sales and marketing, procurement, finance and accounting, research and development of banking products/services. This study aims to identify, examine and analyze empirical evidence on phenomena that occur in the banking world so that research hypotheses are generated to be studied and tested using quantitative methods in order to obtain dominant variables that influence as the basis for developing a measurable conceptual model.
BERKERABAT DI PASAR: KUASA DAN PRAKTIK KEBERAGAMAN AGAMA DI MAUMERE, NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR
Authors: De Porres Martin Elvanyus
Published: February 2024

This study explains the background to the acculturation process of Muslims and Christians in Maumere, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, in relation to the influence of economic and political power. As a contribution to the study of religious dialogue in Indonesia, this research starts from a historical explanation of patterns in terms of religious assimilation, and then looks at the conduction of power practices in this acculturation. This study is qualitative data research using library methods. Data from books, journals, newspapers and the internet are analyzed to provide a description of the development of relations between religious communities. In contrast to a number of previous studies on Nusa Tenggara which viewed the home as the binding root of multiculturalism and religious diversity, this study finds that the existence of the market actually plays an important power role in the acculturation process in question. This condition began with traditional economic exchange activities between Bajo and Bugis sailors and traders with residents of the plains, then culminated in the facts of political governance during the reign of the Dutch East Indies. Tolerance from below, which is centered on economic factors, can spark further discussion to look at the social relations of religious communities in Indonesia in general.
BARAAN: ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHY THROUGH RELIGIOUS TRADITION OF EID-FITR IN BENGKALIS RIAU
Authors: Suroyo Suroyo , Fredyarini Soedjiwo Novena Ade , Putra Bima Maulana , Soriente Antonia
Published: February 2024

This research explores the Islamic philosophy embedded in the cultural traditions of the Bengkalis people. The research was motivated by the need to understand the unique Islamic perspective of the Bengkalis people and how it affects their way of life. The research methodology used in this study is qualitative, with the data collection process conducted through observation, interviews, and document analysis. The participants in this study were members of the Bengkalis community and the data analysis process involved identifying key themes and patterns that emerged from the data collected. The study found that the cultural traditions of the Bengkalis community are deeply rooted in Islamic philosophy, which is reflected in their daily practices, beliefs and values. The community's strong adherence to Islamic principles has helped shape their way of life, as well as their social and economic structure. So the findings of this research are "Baraan" Research reveals that Eid-Fitr in Bengkalis, Riau, is a religious tradition that is an important part of Islamic philosophy. This tradition is seen as a reflection of the values of sincerity, solidarity and unity of Muslims in Bengkalis. Overall, the "Baraan" research provides a deep understanding of the relationship between religious tradition and Islamic philosophy in the community of Bengkalis, Riau
A Heat Transfer Problem with a Velocity Slip in Porous Media: A Galerkin Approach
Authors: Moinuddin Khaja , Raja Syed Waseem , Azharuddin Syed
Published: February 2024

In this paper a steady flow of a viscous fluid of finite depth in a porous medium over a fixed horizontal, impermeable bottom with a velocity slip is studied. A Galerkin Method of solution is considered to solve Momentum and Energy equations as the truncation errors both in general and special cases may result in complex situations to get the analytical form of solutions. Using the obtained velocity profile, the Temperature, Mean velocity, Mean Temperature, and heat transfer rates (Nusselt Number) on the free surface as well as on the bottom plate are obtained. The effect of velocity slip in the obtained fields is studied wherever possible. A special case of low porosity is studied and the results are illustrated graphically.
The Descartes Code (Spin Orbital Rotation of Photons)–II. The Gravitational Redshift
Authors: Stávek Jiří
Published: February 2024

A new alternative model to the Schwarzschild’s solution of the Einstein's gravitational theory is presented. Descartes’s code is the old color theory (published in 1637) based on the rotation of “light globules”, however, it was rejected by Newton in 1672. In this model, the photon spin-orbital speed is modified by the gravitational field. The formulae for the wavelength, frequency, local time, momentum, energy, and temperature of photons in the gravitational field are identical in the first order both for the Schwarzschild solution and Descartes’ code. To experimentally determine the predictions of Descartes’ photon model we have to search for the experiments in the second order or for the situations where the standard model has to postulate some hidden elements (e.g., the dark matter). Some examples are presented here. The new interpretations of the bending of light by the Sun and the Shapiro time delay are given. The Anderson acceleration constant known as the Pioneer anomaly was derived as the effect of the Earth’s gravitational field on photons. Similar acceleration could be found in invaluable data from the Laser Lunar Ranging experiment. Stellar photons are modified by the Solar gravitational field at the distance of 1 AU and the acceleration constant identical to the Milgrom acceleration (MOND gravitational model) was derived. Therefore, we should study in more detail the influence of the Solar, Earth’s, and Moon’s gravitational fields on photons to avoid traps with false gravitational models.
PEMANFAATAN BIG DATA DALAM PROYEKSI PEMASARAN KREDIT KONSUMTIF DI BANK JATIM CABANG UTAMA
Authors: Laily Zajila , Kholid Ikhwan , Kristijadi Emanuel
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menimbang pentingnya proyeksi pemasaran untuk persaingan bisnis. Efektifitas proyeksi pemsaran dapat ditingkatkan dengan menggunakan big data sebagai dasar penyusunan proyeksi dalam strategi pemasaran unit bisnis. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang menyajikan data dengan susunan naratif. Data yang digunakan dalam penlitian ini adalah data primer yang didapat langsung dari proses pengambilan informasi melalui wawancara dengan beberapa informan kunci. Data yang telah didapat kemudian direduksi dan disederhanakan untuk dapat disajikan dalam penelitian ini. Big data merupakan kumpulan informasi secara luas dan tidak terbatas. Dalam perkembangan teknologi pada dunia bisnis membuat big data memiliki peran penting dalam dunia perbankan. Big data berpengaruh sebagai dasar penetapan keputusan dalam memproyeksikan pemasaran. Dalam penelitian ini proyeksi yang dilakukan berfokus pada demografi usia nasabah yang disesuaikan dengan produk kredit konsumtif yang ada pada Bank Jatim. Dari pemanfaatan big data yang dilakukan oleh Bank Jatim, diperoleh hasil bahwa kegiatan pemasaran menjadi lebih mudah, efektif dan tepat sasaran. Hal tersebut menjadi salah satu strategi pemasaran yang dapat dilakukan Bank Jatim untuk mencapai target bahkan melebihi target capaian.
Indirect Correlation between Hotel’s Environmental Policy and its Performance through Employee's Environmental Abilities
Authors: I Ketut Gede Sukaadha , Sulistyaningsih Endang
Published: February 2024

Pupose: This study examines the impact of employees' green abilities as a mediator on the relationship between hotel green policy and hotel green performance within a hotel group in Bali. Numerous efforts have been made to pursue business sustainability, particularly within the hospitality tourism sector.

Method: The sample of this study consists of 161 employees with supervisor status working in the operations department, selected through convenience sampling. Data analysis was conducted using path analysis with Smart PLS.

Result: The results reveal a significant direct effect of the Hotel Green Policy on Hotel Green Performance and a significant indirect effect through the mediator of employee's green abilities. Therefore, this study concludes that employees' green abilities mediate the significant indirect relationship between Hotel Green Policy and Hotel Green Performance.