bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ПОЛИТИКА ПРИВЛЕЧЕНИЯ ИНОСТРАННЫХ ИНВЕСТИЦИЙ В КЫРГЫЗСТАН: ОПЫТ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ
Authors: Турусбекова Г.Т. ,   БГУ им. К. Карасаева
Published: July 2024

This study examines Kyrgyzstan's foreign investment attraction policy from 2020 to 2023, assesses the current investment environment, identifies factors affecting investment inflow, and identifies potential obstacles. Despite investment growth, their volume remains insufficient due to legislative imperfections and economic instability. Comprehensive measures, such as simplifying procedures, reducing barriers, and increasing transparency, are necessary to improve investment climate. Development prospects are associated with improving infrastructure, investing in human capital, and developing innovative economic sectors. Recommendations are aimed at creating a more favorable environment for investors, contributing to the country's sustainable economic growth and development.
PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT SEBAGAI PERANGKAT HISTORIC URBAN LANDSCAPE DALAM PENGELOLAAN KAWASAN SUMBU FILOSOFI DI DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Fadlliyah Laily , Setiawan Bakti
Published: July 2024

Historic Urban Landscape is a historic city management approach that is considered more comprehensive in balancing between social and economic development and cultural heritage conservation. UNESCO adopted the Recommendation on The Historic Urban Landscape on 10 November 2011 at the UNESCO General Assembly. As an approach that can be adopted by various countries, this approach recommends four main tools, namely civic engagement, knowledge and planning, regulatory system, and financial tools. This research aims to identify civic engagement tools in the management of the historic city area called Kawasan Sumbu Filosofi in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. This research uses a qualitative approach with a type of case study research and is descriptive in nature. Data collection techniques were carried out through interviews, observation, and literature studies. This research reveals that civic engagement in the management of the Kawasan Sumbu Filosofi in the voice area has been granted and guaranteed through various regulations. In terms of access, the government has provided a space for discussion, but the information the government provides still predominates in this forum. Concerning the aspect of control, community control over the surrounding environment has not been built. In general, the quality of community participation must continue to be encouraged to realize sustainable urban development and preservation.
KETERSEDIAAN DATA DALAM MENDUKUNG PEMANTAUAN DAN EVALUASI SMART CITY MATURITY (STUDI KASUS KOTA YOGYAKARTA)
Authors: Colleena Marry , Djunaedi Achmad
Published: July 2024

The development of smart cities that have become a trend throughout the world, including Indonesia, requires a guideline in city development. Yogyakarta City is a city that has developed a smart city since the early 2000s which began with the existence of an information and complaint service unit (UPIK) as part of the implementation of open government. Active people in Yogyakarta City who access Jogja Smart Services (JSS) are only 6.5% of the total population, so it shows that human relations in the JSS application have not been carried out properly. The government through SNI 37122:2019 applies variables and indicators as well as data needs needed to assess the level achievement of smart cities. This paper aims to explain the availability of data and identify data that is not available in Yogyakarta City based on SNI 37122:2019 also how strategies to complete the data. The method used in this study uses a qualitative approach. The availability of data in the government of Yogyakarta consists of 118 data, data found elsewhere other than the city government is 13% and no data anywhere is 25 data. The strategy to enrich the data is through proper policies, technology infrastructure, and application development.
TIANXIA: construcción de la gobernanza global
Authors: Vargas Céspedes Jean-Paul , Viales Hurtado Ronny
Published: July 2024

Comprender la China contemporánea exige un esfuerzo por dejar de lado un conjunto de teorías y enfoques propios de la sociedad occidental, requiere de una disciplina para abrirse e intentar comprender una trayectoria histórica rica y variada de corrientes intelectuales tradicionales chinas, entre las que destaca el taoísmo, el budismo y el confucianismo. Es partir de China como centro y método, una provocación que poco a poco será hilvanada en el desarrollo de estas reflexiones. Este artículo busca decodificar el Tianxia; un concepto amplio, diverso y profundo -por su carácter dinámico e inmerso en la cultura milenaria de China- y su aplicación en la visión de la gobernanza global por parte de la República Popular China, una propuesta conceptual inmersa en la práctica, una relación de influencia mutua en constante evolución.
La construcción de organizaciones públicas inteligentes a través de la innovación, transparencia y efectividad
Authors: Solano Quesada Narshi , Brenes Quirós Marianela , Burgos Gómez Oscar Adán , Zúñiga Rivas Alberto
Published: July 2024

Este artículo explora la importancia de las organizaciones públicas inteligentes en un mundo donde la convergencia entre el caos y el orden es evidente. En este contexto, se destacan tres dimensiones clave. En primer lugar, se enfatiza la necesidad de una cultura de innovación que abarque más allá de los avances tecnológicos, incluyendo la cultura organizacional y las políticas. Esta innovación es crucial para abordar los desafíos del siglo XXI y mejorar la calidad de vida de los ciudadanos. En segundo lugar, se subraya la transparencia como un pilar fundamental para la construcción de organizaciones públicas inteligentes. La confianza de los ciudadanos en el gobierno se basa en la rendición de cuentas y la comunicación efectiva. En tercer lugar, se resalta la importancia de la efectividad en la implementación de políticas públicas, lo que resulta en organizaciones ágiles y capaces de adaptarse a entornos cambiantes. Estos tres elementos -innovación, transparencia y efectividad- se entrelazan y se refuerzan mutuamente, lo que permite a las organizaciones públicas inteligentes ser líderes en la promoción de políticas públicas efectivas y centradas en las necesidades cambiantes de la sociedad. En última instancia, la construcción de organizaciones públicas inteligentes es un paso esencial hacia un futuro más sostenible y una mejora significativa en la calidad de vida de los ciudadanos.
The Impact of Export Volatility on Economic Growth in Algeria during 1992-2016: An Econometric Study
Authors: Traore Mohamed Moussa , Saqfalhait Nahil , Abu Wadi Rami , Alzoubi Omar Mohammad
Published: July 2024

Objectives: The issue of export volatility in the economies of less developed countries (LDCs) is a significant topic of debate in economic literature. This paper aims to investigate the potential effect of export volatility on economic performance in Algeria.
Methods: The study utilizes an econometric model to estimate the impact of export volatility on economic growth in Algeria for the period 1992-2016. Additionally, another regression model is used to analyze the effects of fluctuations in export prices and quantities on economic growth in Algeria.
Results: The findings show that there is no significant relationship between the export instability index and real GDP.
Conclusion: The study concludes that fluctuations in the prices and quantities of exports do not influence Algeria’s real GDP. Policymakers should reduce the dependency of the export sector on oil products and improve industrial performance in Algeria. Implementing price stabilization schemes and allocating more oil precautionary funds are also needed to mitigate any possible damaging effects of export volatility on Algeria’s economy in the future.
التفاعل الديناميكي بين التضخم وعدم اليقين بشأن التضخم: أدلة من الأردن
Authors: Al-Zoabi Omar M. , Alkhatib Said M.
Published: July 2024

الأهداف: تبحث هذه الورقة في العلاقة الديناميكية بين التضخم وعدم اليقين الذي يصاحب توقعات التضخم في الأردن وذلك باستخدام البيانات الرُّبعية التي تبدأ من الربع الأول من عام 1976 إلى الربع الأول من عام 2023. وتأتي أهمية ذلك في ضوء أنّ تحقيق هدف استقرار الأسعار وإدارة توقعات التضخم اصبحت قضايا حيوية للبنوك المركزية عند تحليل الآثار التي يمكن أن تُحدثها السياسة النقدية على أساسيات الاقتصاد الكلي، والتي باتت تفترض حديثاً أنّ البنوك المركزية يجب أن تأخذ في الاعتبار التفاعل بين التضخم وتوقعات التضخم من القطاع الخاص عند تصميم دالة أهدافها و/أو دالة استجاباتها للتغيرات في الاقتصاد المحلي أو الاقتصاد العالمي.
المنهجية: هناك ثلاثة أنواع من نماذج السلاسل الزمنية المستخدمة في دراسة التفاعل الديناميكي بين التضخم وعدم اليقين في توقعات التضخم مثل نموذج الانحدار الذاتي المشروط بعدم تجانس التباين (ARCH) ، والنموذج العام للانحدار الذاتي المشروط بعدم تجانس التباين (GARCH) إلى جانب الانحدار الذاتي المتزامن مع المتوسط المتحرك (ARMA).
النتائج: تُظهر نتائجُ معادلة المتوسط المقاسة بنموذج (ARMA) أنّ التضخم السابق له تأثير ملموس على التضخم الحالي. ومن ناحية أخرى ، تظهر نتائج معادلات (ARCH) و (GARCH) أنّ فترة عدم اليقين في توقعات التضخم تطول إذا ما حدثت صدمات تضخمية. وفي موازاة ذلك، يُظهر اختبار السببية القائم على اختبار Wald VAR أنّ السببية قد جاءت في الاتجاهين وذلك من التضخم الى عدم اليقين في توقعات التضخم ومن عدم اليقين في توقعات التضخم إلى التضخم، مما يدعم كلاً من "فرضية فريدمان بول - Friedman-Ball Hypothesis" و"فرضية كوكيرمان-ميلتزر- Cukierman-Meltzer Hypothesis"
الخلاصة: تستنتج الدراسة أنّ التزام السياسة النقدية باستقرار الأسعار لم يقلل من تأثير التضخم الحالي على عدم اليقين بشأن توقعات التضخم، كما أنه لم يقلل من تأثير التغذية الراجعة من عدم اليقين بشأن توقعات التضخم إلى التضخم الحالي. وقد يشير ذلك إلى أنّ القطاع الخاص في الأردن يحتاج إلى مزيد من الثقة والإيمان بفعالية نهج استقرار الأسعار الذي تنتهجه السياسة النقدية. لذلك، تقترح الدراسة ضرورة قيام البنك المركزي الأردني بتعزيز مصداقية السياسة النقدية ومحاولة السيطرة على التضخم وعدم اليقين بشأن توقعات التضخم من خلال اتخاذ تدابير تقييدية أشدّ ، وبنفس الوقت أن تكون هذه التدابير استباقية.
The Relationship between Oil Prices and Stock Market: Evidence from Jordan
Authors: Alrabadi Hanna Waleed
Published: July 2024

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the dynamic short- and long-run relationship between oil returns and stock market returns.
Methods: Daily data from the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) spanning the period from 2013 to 2022 is analyzed using the vector autoregression (VAR) model. The VAR model is employed to assess the short-run dynamic impact of oil returns on stock market returns. Granger causality tests are conducted to examine the causal relationship between oil returns and stock market returns. Additionally, the Johansen-Juselius integration test is utilized to investigate long-run cointegration between the two variables.
Results: The results from the vector autoregression model (VAR) reveal a statistically significant positive effect of oil returns on the returns of the general index, industry index, and financial index of the ASE. The analysis does not conclusively establish causality between oil prices and stock market returns. However, it identifies highly significant long-run cointegration between oil returns and the returns of all stock market indexes in the ASE. The robustness of these findings is confirmed across different data frequencies and macroeconomic conditions.
Conclusions: The study finds that oil prices exert a positive influence on market returns in the Amman Stock Exchange both in the short and long run. These findings hold important implications for academics and investors in Jordan, suggesting potential avenues for further research and informing investment strategies in relation to oil price fluctuations.
Selection of hand features based on Random Forest algorithm and hand
shape recognition
Authors: LI XIN , DING XIAO-JUN , PENG ZHOU-YAN , LIN XI-YAN , ZOU FENG-YUAN
Published: July 2024

To obtain effective features applicable to hand morphology recognition, the method of obtaining effective feature
indicators based on the Random Forest (RF) algorithm to downscale hand morphology parameters is proposed. Firstly,
232 female university students collected three-dimensional hand information, constructed auxiliary point, line, and
surface standardised measurement methods, obtained 33 characteristic parts of human dimensions, and used k-means
clustering for hand morphology subdivision. Hand morphology can be divided into three categories: short, slender and
broad. The RF algorithm is used for feature index importance assessment and hand shape recognition model. The
accuracy of the feature metrics determined by the RF algorithm, PCA, and VC method applied to hand shape recognition
is compared and analysed to verify the effectiveness of the dimensionality reduction of the RF algorithm. The results
showed that the feature indexes used for hand shape recognition were five items: hand length, thickness at the
metacarpal, thenar width, the distance between the thumb and index finger, and distance from the root of the little finger
to the centre of the wrist. Using the RF algorithm to reduce the dimensionality is more effective; the average recognition
accuracy of the four hand shape recognition models is 93.78% on average, compared with PCA and VC reduction
methods, the average accuracy of hand shape recognition models is increased by 19.17%, and 14.86% respectively.
The study's results can provide methodological references for the objective selection of characteristic indicators and
morphological recognition of human body parts.
Development of nano ferrite coated miniaturised jute antenna for wireless
applications
Authors: PANDIMADEVI M. , TAMILSELVI R. , PARISA BEHAM M.
Published: July 2024

In this work, a microstrip patch antenna is designed using a novel Ytterbium doped Cu-Mn Nano ferrite coated jute
substrate for S band (2-4 GHz) applications. The prepared material is characterised by structural and electromagnetic
properties to examine and analyse the effect of material factors on antenna substrate suitability. The antenna is
designed and simulated using Computer Simulation Technology (CST) software. The antenna parameters such as gain
are improved by employing super formula and meander line techniques. The fabricated antenna also shows better
performance with return loss, Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) and gain values.
Multimodal perception of digital protective materials
Authors: BOCANCEA VICTORIA , MARIN IRINA ELENA , LOGHIN CARMEN MARIA
Published: July 2024

The online clothing industry has gained popularity among consumers, and the perception of materials and equipment
plays a crucial role in their purchasing decisions. Therefore, accurately representing their appearance in real-time is
essential. This study aimed to subjectively evaluate 20 protective textile materials by translating their tactile
characteristics into virtual prototypes. This was accomplished by scanning physical materials with an x-Tex scanner and
processing them in KeyShot rendering software. Consequently, four scenarios featuring digital materials were created:
S1-image, S2-video animation, S3-3D object, and S4-physical materials. Digital visual subjective evaluations were
conducted for sensory analysis. Participants were asked to assess four visual and seven tactile characteristics using a
seven-point Likert scale. Statistical analysis was employed to evaluate the sensory data collected through subjective
testing. The results indicated that agreement values for the four scenarios ranged from 1.25 to 7.0, as illustrated in
boxplot diagrams representing the subjects' agreement with the perceptual attributes.
Pairwise comparisons of the S4-S1, S4-S2, and S4-S3 scenarios concerning the difference in means revealed that
attributes FR with values of 0.045 (S1), RM with values of 0.063 (S1), CR with values of 0.028 (S1), CR with values of
0.039 (S2), and 0.052 (S3) are closely aligned with the actual values, as the values obtained from these scenarios
closely approximate 0. In contrast, the values of the remaining attributes were close to 1, indicating the difficulty of
translating these attributes into digital format and achieving accurate perception. Assessing textile material properties
through digital images remains a challenging task that requires in-depth subjective analysis.
Application of negative wound pressure therapy to skin grafts after coverage
of uncertain granular sites: a case series
Authors: MACIUCEANU-ZARNESCU BOGDAN-MIRCEA , PANA MIHAI , SCAFA-UDRISTE ALEXANDRU , GRAMA SABINA , ENE ALEXANDRA GABRIELA , CHIMIREL ANA , VLADU ALINA FLORENTINA , CHIOTOROIU ALEXANDRU
Published: July 2024

The split thickness skin graft (STSG) is one of the most popular tools used in reconstructive surgery. Developed for the
first time by Olier in 1872, with perpetually improving techniques, this graft has since facilitated the reconstruction of skin
defects. Negative wound pressure therapy (NPWT) is a therapeutic procedure that has been widely used for decades;
it stabilizes the wound environment, improves tissue perfusion by stimulating granulation and angiogenesis, and
reduces bacterial load and, consequently, wound edema. This case series of 3 patients aimed to show the advantages
of applying NPWT over STSGs after the coverage of uncertain granular sites. The intake rate was 95% on average, with
rapid wound healing, no hematoma formation, no need for regrafting, and no pain or signs of infection.
Coniferophytes from the Bajo de Veliz Formation (Gzhelian-Asselian), San Luis Province, Argentina
Authors: Fernandez Johana Antonella , Césari Silvia N. , Chiesa Jorge Orlando
Published: July 2024

In this contribution, we analyze the presence of fossil coniferophytes from the Bajo de Veliz Formation (Paganzo Basin) that were initially referred to Walchia or Paranocladus and have not been described until now. These specimens consist mainly of leafy branches exhibiting foliar heteromorphism characteristic of upper Paleozoic coniferophytes from Gondwana. This group includes Genoites sp. with lax arranged ovules on the last order branches, Krauselcladus sp. represented by a small vegetative branch with biand trifurcated leaves, and Buriadia cf. Buriadia heterophylla Seward et Sahni emend. Serbet, Escapa, Taylor, Taylor et Cúneo, 2010, showed axes with multifid leaves and ovules on terminal branches. Vegetative fragments with small lanceolate leaves are assigned to Ferugliocladus cf. F. riojanum Archangelsky et Cúneo, 1987. In addition, an isolated, probably male reproductive structure similar to those known for th latter species was identified. The presence of Buriadia is recognized for the first time in the Carboniferous-Permian of Argentina, as well as the identification of vegetative buds or shoots, a previously undocumented characteristic for this Paleozoic coniferophyte from Gondwana.
Prototype Game Education Number Box Toys sebagai Upaya Mengembangkan Keterampilan Kognitif dan Motorik Anak
Authors: Prakoso Indro , Ayu Anggraeni Sibarani  , Sarah Nurmalawati  , Valent Okky Nurcahya
Published: July 2024

Number Box Toys merupakan mainan anak dengan rentang usia 1-4 tahun yang dirancang untuk membantu anak-anak dalam mengembangkan keterampilan kognitif dan motorik sekaligus belajar mengenai ragam bentuk angka dan warna, yang terdiri dari angka 0-9. Tujuan dari pengembangan prototype game education ini yaitu untuk memberikan gambar visual terhadap produk dan menentukan harga pokok produksi dari produk Number Box Toys yang produksinya dilakukan dengan menggunakan mesin 3D Printing. Sebelum membuat prototype, dilakukan pembuatan desain produk Number Box Toys dalam bentuk 2D dan 3D menggunakan software Solidwork kemudian dilakukan penyusunan Bill of Material (BOM) dan Operation Process Chart (OPC). Pada pembuatan prototype Number Box Toys digunakan software simulasi menggunakan aplikasi Creality Slicer untuk menunjukan total waktu yang dibutuhkan untuk menghasilkan satu produk Number Box Toys yaitu sekitar 1803,78 menit atau sekitar 30,063 jam. Total waktu yang diperlukan untuk menyelesaikan seluruh Operation Process Chart Number Box Toys dibutuhkan waktu selama 1822,78 menit atau sekitar 30,38 jam, dengan rincian 57 proses operasi dan 18 proses inspeksi. Hasil perhitungan harga pokok produksi game education Number Box Toys berdasarkan total waktu yang dibutuhkan, harga material, serta biaya tenaga kerja diperoleh nilai Harga Pokok Produksi sebesar Rp. 404.680,89 dan Harga Jual sebesar Rp 465.383.02 dengan keuntungan yang diperoleh sebesar 15% dari HPP sebesar Rp 60.702,13. Adanya perbedaan harga yang signifikan terhadap harga produk serupa yang dijual dipasaran dikarenakan prototype produk Number Box Toys diproduksi menggunakan 3D Printing yang memerlukan banyak waktu dalam membuat setiap partnya namun dengan ukuran atau bentuk yang dapat disesuaikan (custom) dengan konsumen.
Rancang Bangun Monitoring dan Pengendali Suhu, pH dan Kekeruhan Air pada Smart Akuarium
Authors: Utami Amalia Rizqi , Erlangga Muhamad , Sugiarto Kharis
Published: July 2024

Ikan merupakan sumber makanan yang mudah diperoleh di indonesia, ikan tidak hanya dapat ditemukan di sungai dan di laut saja. Seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi ikan dapat dibudidayakan di rumah dengan lahan yang terbatas. Dalam budidaya ikan, kualitas air memiliki pengaruh besar terhadap produksi ikan. Terdapat beberapa parameter yang dapat dijadikan acuan bahwa air dikatakan memiliki kualitas yang baik yaitu suhu air, pH air, dan kekeruhan pada air. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan ESP32 sebagai mikrokontroler untuk memproses pembacaan sensor suhu DS18B20, sensor pH, dan sensor TDS pada akuarium, dengan data yang dapat dimonitoring melalui LCD dan smartphone. Pada alat ini dapat mengatur ON/OFF pompa berdasarkan parameter kondisi air yang telah ditentukan. Hasil perbandingan antara akuarium yang menggunakan smart akuarium dan akuarium yang tidak menggunakan smart akuarium menunjukkan bahwa menggunakan smart akuarium lebih efektif dalam menjaga kualitas air (pH 6.8, suhu 29.4ºC, kekeruhan 96 ppm) sedangkan tidak menggunakan smart akuarium (pH 3.5, suhu 28.9ºC, kekeruhan 178 ppm). Penggunaan smart akuarium juga lebih efisien karena hanya mengonsumsi rata-rata 64.6 watt per hari dengan biaya bulanan Rp 2.798, dibandingkan dengan pompa kontinyu yang mengonsumsi 324 watt per hari dengan biaya bulanan Rp 14.035. sehingga pompa yang dikendalikan oleh smart akuarium dapat lebih baik dalam menjaga kualitas air dan menghemat pengeluaran biaya penggunaan listrik.
Digital media environment in wartime. Russian invasion coverage in Ukrainian professional and amateur news media
Authors: Steblyna Nataliia
Published: July 2024

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to compare professional and amateur news media (Telegram) coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and to determine the quality of this coverage.
THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The popularity of Tele­gram has been growing since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. To describe the digital media environment in wartime, it is important to observe the activity of both professional and amateur media. Webpages containing news texts were exported with Python programs, and news sources were processed using regular expressions.
THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: At the beginning of the digital platform era there were hopes of a symbiotic relationship between professional media and amateur digital platforms, where the latter would provide more diverse content, thus helping some ignored groups to be heard by the media. As for Telegram, it has a growing number of users and channels, but there are almost no restrictions regarding content. Thus, together with some “alternative” and “ignored” voices, production of harmful content on Telegram is observed around the world: hate speech, extremism, racism, conspiracy theories and propaganda. In Ukraine, Telegram is the most popular source of information during the full-scale Russian invasion and Ukrainians trust it, therefore its contribution to informing people should be analysed.
RESEARCH RESULTS: The conducted analysis has demonstrated that popular amateur news media mostly fail to provide clear references to news sources in the war period (in March to October 2022, only every third to fifth post contained a clear reference to a news source). On the other hand, the most popular mass media and amateur mass media sources are mostly the same: media resources connected with the president and the government, verified military sources, etc.
CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The scarcity of news sources given in Telegram posts confirms previous observations about the low quality of content on Telegram. However, in some cases Telegram channels use reliable official or professional media news sources. Thus, some additional steps are needed to improve the situation: legislative changes for Telegram channels, ownership transparency, further monitoring of content quality, and media literacy campaigns for channels’ audiences.
The Shepherd-King Metaphor in the Light of Interdisciplinary Research
Authors: Świercz Piotr
Published: July 2024

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of the article is to analyze the sources of the shepherd-king metaphor, mainly from the perspective of social-political ideas, within a broad cultural and intellectual context.
THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The article focuses on identifying the intellectual sources of the shepherd-king metaphor in antiquity, their anthropological and cosmological context, and the metaphor’s fundamental message. Particular emphasis is placed on the socio-political aspect; thus, analyses of strictly theological significance are left aside. To achieve the research objective, the author makes use of interdisciplinary instruments, referring to archaeological, biological, and historical knowledge and especially to analyses from the field of the history of ideas.
THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The article’s line of argument reflects the fundamental problems that need to be solved in order to determine the essence and shape of the shepherd-king metaphor. Therefore, the issues analyzed include animal domestication; ancient anthropology understood as the divine domestication of humans; and the distinctions drawn in ancient thought between the essence of the nature of animals, humans, rulers, and gods.
RESEARCH RESULTS: As a result of the analyses indicated above, it was possible to capture the main components of the shepherd-king metaphor, their structure and essence, as well as their direct reference to, and significance for both anthropology and socio-political thought.
CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The article highlights the importance of the shepherd-king metaphor to the history of political ideas, outlining the impact of both its explicit theses and its more implicit, but no less important, elements. Attention was also drawn to the need for further research, which would enable the metaphor’s socio-political aspects analyzed in this article to be combined into one coherent interpretation with the religious and theological aspects.
Valorising Agricultural Residues into Pellets in a Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy
Authors: Svensson Anders , Almarstrand Madelene , Axelsson Jakob , Nilsson Miranda , Timmermann Erik , Govindarajan Venkatesh
Published: July 2024

It is a truism by now that the combustion of fossil fuels has execaerbated climate change, and its repercussions. Biomass in pelletised form, will emerge as substitutes, in the circular bioeconomies of the future. This brief review focuses on the utilisation of agricultural residues as raw materials for pellets, and explores the aspects of sustainability – socio-cultural, economic, environmental, and techno-functional – in the 20-plus peer-reviewed articles selected for that purpose using Scopus with a set of search-phrases. The articles are case studies dated between 2012 to 2023, tracing their provenance to different countries in the world – Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Greece, India, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, Zambia, etc. Among the many gleanings which are reported in this review, some deserve mention here in the abstract. The social aspect of sustainability has not been studied as much as the economic and environmental. The case studies emphasize the importance of adapting the pelleting process to the properties of the agricultural/horticultural residues and the prevalent local conditions. It is encouraging to note that there is a surfeit of agricultural residues (corn, coffee, quinoa, beans, oats, wheat, olives, tomatoes, pomegranates, grapes, etc. in the articles reviewed) which can be valorised to pellets, also in combination with the in-vogue forestry wastes. This is more advisable if the status quo is open burning of such residues in the fields. The journey towards the sustainable development goals (SDGs) will be aided by investments in such biorefinery-projects, SDG 17 is extremely vital for their success – collaboration and cooperation among several stakeholders around the world. This review, though based on only 20-plus articles from around the world, is an in-depth analysis which promises to be of interest to decision-makers and sustainability-specialists keen on contributing to the transition to a circular bioeconomy.
A Theoretical and Practical Approach to Exponential Relation between Innovation and Sustainable Development
Authors: Ceko Enriko , Mulita Reis , Jaupaj Artur
Published: July 2024

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Aside from the political, geographic, economic, legal, social, and cultural problems that every nation, state, and government faces, it is evident that sustainable development is the key to sustainability, progress, and improving the quality of life. Achieving SDG targets has been seen as the primary trend for the past 15 years and the foreseeable future. In this direction, with an eye towards the fifth industrial revolution, innovation has been viewed as one of the primary production variables, along with land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship, to help address current and future difficulties facing humanity. This study aimed to shed light on the connections between innovation and sustainable development. To test Hypothesis H1, which states a positive solid relationship between the SDG Index and ISO 9001 Index, we conducted a statistical analysis using regressive analysis between the Sustainable Development Goals Index and Innovation Index. This was done to compare the results to Hypothesis H0, which suggests no such relationship exists. The research's findings indicate that scientific management of the factors of production opens up possibilities for long-term sustainable development, ensuring the prosperity of society and everyday life for future generations, encouraging economic growth, and improving the quality of life without endangering the environment. Innovation, embodied in the ISO 56000 family of standards, is applied as an efficient and effective tool, which is urgently needed. The overall conclusion of the study – which also serves as a practical and social contribution to the field – is that, to achieve and sustain sustainable development scenarios, all interested parties – individuals, public and private institutions, decision-makers, and civil society – should look forward to ensuring that the SDG and innovation are built and maintained. Innovation principles can be applied as effective and efficient tools.
On Naturally Unsustainable and Artificially Sustainable Development
Authors: Sztumski Ryszard
Published: July 2024

The author presents the hypothesis that in the absence of human interference, i.e. in natural conditions, development takes place spontaneously and is basically unsustainable, and it becomes sustainable only due to anthropogenic factors, i.e. artificially. Sustainable development takes place primarily in the sociosphere. People began to balance development only when they realized that rapid economic development was reaching a critical moment because of the rapid exhaustion of fossil and non-fossil raw material resources and unlimited overconsumption. This was initially ignored. It took several decades before it was taken seriously. Then the idea of controlled, or sustainable, development appeared. Since then, actions have been taken to reduce various categories of imbalances in an increasing number of areas of activity. Since then, the idea of sustainable development has become fashionable, important and lucrative, although utopian, because sustainable development is seen as a panacea for crises, inequalities and social contradictions. The publications of Donella Meadows (Limits to growth. A Report for the Club of Rome's Project on the Predicament of Mankind), of Ernst U. v. Weizäcker (Wir sind dran. Was wir ändern müssen, wenn wir bleiben wollen), and of Gaya Herrington, (Five Insights for Avoiding Global Collapse) contributed significantly to the implementation of this idea. They indicate that appropriate actions taken by 2040 will determine the future fate of humanity. To prove the validity of his hypothesis, the author used some publications on 17 general goals and 169 tasks.
International Determinants of Demining Territories in the Context of Sustainable Development: Economic Projection
Authors: Rohozian Yuliia , Sieriebriak Kseniia , Akhromkin Yevhen , Plietnov Mykhailo , Vakhlakova Viktoriia
Published: July 2024

The problem of landmines is becoming increasingly prevalent, with a growing impact on all spheres of society and a consequent slowing down of sustainable development planning at the international, national and local levels. Since February 2022, the issue of mine clearance has become even more relevant for Ukraine, where active hostilities are still ongoing, which requires a thorough study of the economic, social and environmental aspects of this process. In order to mitigate the negative impact of the war and possibly speed up the clearance of mines and other explosive hazards, it is important to analyse the key results of international experience in this area, which has already been gained by a significant number of countries. In order to expand on the subject of this study the example of demining territories of the seven most heavily mined countries in the world were chosen: Albania, Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Croatia and Turkey. The authors concentrated on identifying problems and highlighting the potential for further research into the sustainable dimension of demining, which is considered in this study to be the initial stage of territorial rehabilitation. In this context, the authors focus on the key results of demining through the prism of sustainable development, with particular emphasis on the economic component, as it affects the possibility of rapid resumption of economic and other peaceful use of the territories affected by armed conflicts. This formed the basis of the conclusions, where the authors substantiated ways to implement international demining experience in Ukrainian practice that lies in the inclusion of sustainable development components in strategic and operational documents at the national level. This is to lay a solid foundation for restoring the economic, social and environmental potential of territories in the context of war and post-war recovery.
On Sustainable Development under the Conditions of Human Capital Migration: A New Agenda for External and Internal Population Displacement
Authors: Martynovych Nataly , Britchenko Igor , Kolinets Lesya , Popova Yuliia
Published: July 2024

The article examines the relationship between the migration of human capital and the sustainable development of socio-economic systems. The evolutionary role of migration and its dual nature are substantiated. It has been proven that, on the one hand, the influx of migrants creates a burden on social protection systems; on the other hand, developed countries that receive the main migration flows show a fairly high degree of socio-economic sustainability and compete for high-quality human capital. An analysis of the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of human capital migration was carried out. The main reasons for external and internal population movement in the EU countries and Ukraine, the directions of trends, the intensity of migration and emigration in the EU countries are identified. Socio-demographic portraits of migrants from the EU countries and Ukraine were formed before and after the start of a full-scale war in Ukraine. The benefits of losses, risks, opportunities for migration of human capital and sustainable development are identified and compared. The consequences of migration for the implementation of Sustainable development goals of host countries and donor countries are identified.
Keberfungsian Keluarga dan Kesepian pada Lansia di Jabodetabek
Authors: Kuanca Jodie , Helsa
Published: July 2024

Meningkatnya populasi lansia di Indonesia juga diiringi dengan meningkatnya tingkat kesepian pada lansia. Kesepian yang dirasakan lansia tidak lepas dari peran keluarga. Tujuan penelitian ini ingin mengkaji hubungan keberfungsian keluarga dengan kesepian pada lansia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain korelasional. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengukur keberfungsian keluarga dalam penelitian ini adalah General Functioning Family Assessment Device (α=0,81). Sedangkan alat ukur yang digunakan untuk mengukur kesepian dalam penelitian ini adalah UCLA Loneliness Scale version 3 (α=0,87). Sampel penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 100 lansia yang berdomisili di Jabodetabek direkrut melalui snowball sampling. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa keberfungsian keluarga memiliki hubungan negatif yang signifikan dengan perasaan kesepian pada lansia yang berdomisili di Jabodetabek. Pada penelitian ini ditemukan juga bahwa terdapat perbedaan kesepian pada lansia berdasarkan keikutsertaan komunitas dan status kerja.
Peranan Komunikasi Organisasi dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Kerja Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Mandailing Natal
Authors: Armen Rahmad Hasibuan  , Ahmad Salman Farid
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi dan menganalisis peran komunikasi organisasi dalam meningkatkan motivasi kerja pegawai di Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Mandailing Natal. Motivasi kerja yang tinggi di kalangan pegawai adalah faktor kunci dalam mencapai tujuan organisasi dan pelayanan yang efektif kepada masyarakat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif, dengan pengumpulan data melalui wawancara mendalam dengan pegawai kantor tersebut. Hasil penelitian ini mengidentifikasi berbagai aspek komunikasi organisasi yang memengaruhi motivasi kerja, termasuk komunikasi internal, transparansi, keterlibatan pegawai, dan komunikasi pemimpin. Penelitian juga mengevaluasi efektivitas program komunikasi yang ada dan mengukur dampaknya terhadap tingkat motivasi kerja. Hasil penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa komunikasi organisasi, termasuk transparansi, keterlibatan pegawai, dan peran pemimpin, memiliki dampak yang signifikan pada motivasi kerja di Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Mandailing Natal. Organisasi ini dapat meningkatkan motivasi kerja pegawainya dengan memperkuat komunikasi organisasi yang efektif, memberikan pelatihan kepemimpinan yang relevan, dan menciptakan budaya yang mendukung keterlibatan pegawai.
Um modelo para a competição entre o mexilhão dourado e sua versão geneticamente modificada
Authors: Barbosa Charles Henrique Xavier Barreto , Dias Claudia Mazza , Pastore Dayse Haime
Published: July 2024

A presença do invasor mexilhão dourado em águas brasileiras acarreta em impactos ecológicos ou econômicos. Uma alternativa de controle populacional é promissora: a imersão de uma espécie geneticamente modificada com o objetivo de, em contato com o molusco selvagem, produzir gerações inférteis. Uma proposta de modelo matemático que contemple tal competição torna-se importante, uma vez que pode fornecer informações para nortear futuros experimentos. Contudo, o modelo de competição necessita de uma dinâmica de crescimento bem estabelecida. Este trabalho apresenta dois modelos para a dinâmica do mexilhão selvagem, estudados de forma analítica. O estudo expõe as soluções de equilíbrio, sua estabilidade local nos pontos estacionários e uma análise de sensibilidade do números de reprodução basal (R_0's). Com isso, define-se o modelo mais adequado para receber as parcelas que modelem a competição. São realizadas simulações numéricas a fim de aferir possíveis desfechos da competição, utilizando o método de Runge-Kutta de quarta ordem. O estudo é capaz de apresentar dois pontos conclusivos importantes: que através da competição planejada a erradicação pode ser atingida e que há necessidade de vantagens competitivas para que a estratégia funcione. Este estudo ressalta a necessidade de vantagens competitivas para o mexilhão modificado. Das possíveis vantagens, o trabalho indica a eficiência reprodutiva e a taxa de mortalidade do mexilhão modificado como as mais promissoras. À vista de um tópico tão importante, este trabalho é necessário para que essa estratégia de controle populacional seja estudada e testada para auxiliar no desenvolvimento da espécie modificada de forma a respeitar a ecologia.
Shell shape variation of the symbiotic gastropod Phenacovolva rosea in Vietnam
Authors: ZVONAREVA Sofia S. , DEART Yury V. , LISCHENKO Fedor , DINH H. T. Yen , Nguyen T. Tu , MEKHOVA Elena
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the shell variability of Phenacovolva rosea, a symbiotic gastropod inhabiting octocorals, in relation to geographical location and host coral species. We analyzed shells from 53 adult specimens collected at three locations in the north of Vietnam and one in the vicinities of Nha Trang City (southern Vietnam).

To describe the shells' outlines, elliptical Fourier descriptors were applied. Based on the shell outline data, principal component analysis was performed. Additionally, height and width of P. rosea shells were measured. Only the first two principal components were effective, with the first principal component accounting for 92.8% of the variation. It closely correlated with width-to-height ratio of shells. According to dispersion analysis (ANOVA), shells in Nha Trang were significantly slimmer with longer terminal processes compared to those from the three northern locations. The coral host species also impacted shell shape when considering the entire dataset. However, this difference may have stemmed from shell variations between locations, as coral composition is not independent of location. When regional samples were analyzed separately, no significant impact of the host was detected.

The factors that differed between northern locations and Nha Trang were then discussed, along with the mechanisms underlying their influence. We suggest that predation risk, influenced by water turbidity, is greater in the clearer waters of Nha Trang. This increased predator pressure may explain the presence of long terminals on P. rosea shells found in Nha Trang, potentially providing protection against some fish predators. Furthermore, the shorter and wider shells found in northern locations may be advantageous in waters with higher current speeds, whereas the long-teminal shells with narrow apertures observed in Nha Trang may be better suited for slower currents. The climate disparity, encompassing temperature and salinity mediated through precipitation, could also potentially influence shell morphology. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear due to the complex nature of these interactions and the scarcity of literature data.

Isolating host-specific shell shape traits from other factors proved challenging, given the close association between host species composition and location. Laboratory experiments modeling each factor independently may provide a solution to this issue.
Morphometric features of larvae of the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarck, 1819) (Bivalvia: Mytilidae) in ontogenesis
Authors: PIRKOVA A. , LADYGINA L.
Published: July 2024

Sequentially appearing in ontogenesis, the morphometric features of mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis larvae can serve as a basis for their species identification among the pool of larvae of other bivalve mollusc species found in the Black Sea plankton. The study presents the photographs of live mussel larvae and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of the larvae hinge at different developmental stages: D-veliger, veliger, veliconcha and pediveliger. There was shown the sequence of morphological changes in provinculum, as well as the shell’s size and shape changes, from the earliest straight-hinge stage of veliger up to metamorphosis. The correlation between shell width (C, µm) and shell length (L, µm) [ ; R2 = 0.9879], as well as the correlation between hinge edge length (l, µm) and shell length (L, µm) [ ; R2 = 0.9872] were determined for mussel larvae ranging in size from 98 to 350 µm. By employing energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy EDS(x), the elemental composition of the larvae shell’s hinge edge at the stages of veliger, veliconcha and pediveliger was determined; and it showed the presence of calcium, carbon, oxygen, sodium and chlorine. Magnesium was detected in pediveligers’ hinge edge only.
First record of Mytilisepta virgata (Bivalvia: Mytilidae) in Russian waters
Authors: Kepel Alexander , Lutaenko Konstantin
Published: July 2024

Mytilisepta virgata was first collected as empty shells attached to plastic debris in south-western part of Peter the Great Bay (Sea of Japan), near Russian-Korean border. This species may be considered as a potentially non-indigenous species in Russian waters due to coastal warming, influence of warm-water currents and its presence in North Korean waters. A description, illustrations, data on distribution and ecology and taxonomic comments are provided.
Physicochemical characteristics of modified tapioca using microwave heating
Authors: Sangadji Rosmiati , Polnaya Febby J. , Tetelepta Gilian
Published: July 2024

Introduction: This study aimed to assess the physicochemical characteristics of tapioca modified by microwave heat treatment. Methods: The assessment was carried out using a one-factor Completely Randomized Design, namely microwave heat treatment with four levels of commercial tapioca. These included microwave tapioca (TMW), microwave washing tapioca (TPMW), and microwave soaking tapioca (TPRMW) with three replications. The variables observed were chemical tests including moisture and ash content, with physical characteristics such as solubility, swelling power, water, and oil holding capacity (OHC). The data obtained were assessed using MINITAB 21 analysis of variance, followed by Tukey’s test when there was a significant difference. Results: The best treatment was found to be a modification of starch using microwave heat in TPRMW, producing 8.01% moisture content, 0.13% ash content, 32.80% swelling power, 24.76% solubility, 218.50% water holding capacity (WHC), and 176.93% OHC. Conclusion: Modification treatment using microwave heat caused chemical and physical changes in tapioca to experience a decrease in moisture content, ash content, swelling power, solubility, and OHC compared to natural tapioca. However, this treatment increased WHC, which was specifically observed for TPRMW.
La Marcatura Differenziale dell’Oggetto in Calabria: l’Area Lausberg
Authors: Truncellito Giusy
Published: July 2024

La Marcatura Differenziale dell’Oggetto (MDO) è un fenomeno ampiamente
attestato e studiato nelle lingue del mondo. Per quanto riguarda la Calabria,
tuttavia, gli studi più recenti si sono concentrati maggiormente sulla zona meridionale
della regione. Lo scopo di questo intervento è analizzare la MDO in sei località in provincia
di Cosenza, tutte appartenenti all’area Lausberg: Alessandria del Carretto, Canna,
Oriolo, Francavilla Marittima, Laino Borgo, Verbicaro. I dati utilizzati sono stati ottenuti
mediante la somministrazione di un questionario a parlanti nativi. Obiettivo del
contributo è approfondire il tema della MDO nei dialetti della Calabria settentrionale
dell’area Lausberg, tenendo conto dei parametri semantici di animatezza, definitezza e
specificità, nonché delle caratteristiche formali degli oggetti diretti con i quali la marca
è legittimata.