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PATENTS FOR “GREEN” TECHNOLOGIES: WAYS TO IMPROVE LEGISLATION
Authors:   Perm State University, Mikhailov S. G. , Mikhailova N. S. ,   Perm State University
Published: December 2023

Abstract: “green” technologies are one of the effective means of overcoming the adverse effects of climate change. Intellectual property law, and above all, patent law, plays an important role in ensuring the rights to these objects. Patent data are indispensable as indicators and drivers of technical innovation. Exclusive rights certified by patents provide rights holders with advantages in the development of new technologies and provide marketing positions in the field of transfer of “green” technologies. The article analyzes the proposals for improving the patent system formulated by scientists from foreign countries.
ОN THE ISSUE OF SUBSIDIARY LIABILITY OF THE CONTROLLING DEBTOR OF A PERSON FOR DEBTS EXCLUDED FROM THE UNIFIED STATE REGISTER OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES
Authors:   Perm State University, Bormotov A. V. , Nosov D. V. ,   Kutafin Moscow State Law University,   Perm State University
Published: December 2023

Abstract: the article considers the institution of bringing to subsidiary liability of persons controlling the debtor in case of exclusion of a limited liability company from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities in the manner prescribed for inactive legal entities. Based on the analysis of the current legislation and the practice of its application by various judicial instances, the composition of a civil offense is studied, for which the controlling debtor is brought to subsidiary responsibility in case of exclusion of a limited liability company from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities in the administrative order. The article also discusses the issues of limitation periods and the validity of the norm of clause 3.1 of Article 3 of the Federal Law “On Limited Liability Companies” in time.
Öğretmenlerin Proaktif Davranışları ile Yenilikçi İş Davranışları Arasındaki İlişki
Authors: ERTÜRK Ramazan
Published: December 2023

Öğretmenlerin proaktif davranışları ve yenilikçi iş davranışları arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemenin amaçlandığı bu araştırma ilişkisel tarama modelinde tasarlanmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma evrenini Araştırmanın çalışma evrenini, 2022-2023 eğitim öğretim yılında Bolu il merkezinde bulunan ilk ve ortaokullarda görev yapan toplam 1330 öğretmen; örneklemini ise basit tesadüfi örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenen 400 öğretmen oluşturmuştur. Araştırmanın verileri "Proaktif Davranış" ve "Yenilikçi İş Davranışı Ölçeği" ile toplanmış olup veriler normal dağılım göstermediğinden non parametrik testlerden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucuna göre, öğretmenlerin proaktif davranışları ve yenilikçi iş davranışları yüksek düzeydedir. Cinsiyet, yaş ve kıdem değişkenlerine göre öğretmenlerin proaktif davranışları ve yenilikçi iş davranışlarında anlamlı farklılık yoktur. Eğitim durumu ve okuldaki görev süresi değişkenlerine göre, proaktif davranışları ve yenilikçi iş davranışlarında anlamlı farklılık olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Öğretmenlerin okuldaki çalışma süresinin artmasıyla birlikte hem proaktif davranışlarının hem de yenilikçi iş davranışlarının yüksek düzeyde olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Öğretmenlerin proaktif davranışları ile yenilikçi iş davranışları arasında pozitif yönlü orta düzeyde bir ilişki vardır.
Neuromelanin-positive Neuron Density in Substantia Nigra Image Analysis v1
Authors: Ramesh Nelvagal Hemanth , J Curless Toby , Jaunmuktane Zane
Published: December 2023

The protocol covers the steps to measure neuromelanin-positive neuron density in substantia nigra using image analysis tools including NZConnect (Hamamatsu), a web-based whole-slide image (WSI) viewer, Cellpose and QuPath.
Searching for meaning in the life of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf: A call to meaningful responses to tragedies.
Authors: Harry Tinashe Timothy , Van Niekerk Roelf
Published: December 2023

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, born in 1938, is Africa's first elected female head of state. She navigated stressful and traumatic events, including bullying, domestic abuse, persecution, a civil war, witnessing the effects of genocide and navigating a patriarchal system. Nonetheless, Johnson-Sirleaf's determination established her as a global icon who played a significant role in women’s empowerment. Johnson-Sirleaf was purposively selected for this study as she is an extraordinary female political leader. Frankl’s dimensional ontology is employed to describe and explore the life of Johnson-Sirleaf from a psychobiographical perspective using publicly available information. The study focused on the period between 1938 and 2005. The findings suggest that Johnson-Sirleaf transcended psychophysical and psychosocial limitations and crafted a meaningful life. It seems Johnson-Sirleaf was guided by a sense of purpose and used her will to meaning to overcome psychosocial injustices and psychophysical issues. This study illustrates the value of Frankl’s existential theory in illuminating the life histories of extraordinary political leaders and its potential contribution to contemporary mental health challenges.
Development of Self-Organization of Students in Educational Act Ivities Based on Time Management Technologies
Authors: Otazhonova Maftuna Sultanmurodovna
Published: December 2023

This article discusses management issues in the higher education system, and therefore the process of self-organization of students from the point of view of the structure, content and functional components of self-organization is correct in increasing management efficiency. Self-organization and independent education. Universal competencies included in the State educational standards of higher education, group time management based on the principles of lifelong learning, independent ability to build and implement a trajectory of self-development.
Escolas como Espaços de Combate ao Racismo e de Fortalecimento a Identidade e da Cultura Negra
Authors: Gomes Silva Isabel Cristina , Dos Santos José Francisco
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo busca expor quais ações podem ser assumidas pelos espaços escolares para o fortalecimento da identidade e da cultura negra e do combate ao racismo. Objetiva-se dentro dos escritos apresentar as estruturas que marcam o constructo e manutenção do racismo no Brasil, como a identidade pode ser construída no espaço escolar e ações pedagógicas que podem valorizar as especificidades da cultura afro-brasileira. Sendo a escola um ambiente de interações, trocas e vivências, entende-se que os diálogos lá estabelecidos, ou não, são extremamente importantes aos processos de constituição e fortalecimento das relações étnico-raciais. Para abordar a temática, usou-se como metodologia a revisão de literatura, buscando a construção de um diálogo com pesquisadores do racismo, da identidade negra e da diversidade cultural. Com o intuito de lançar luz e melhorar o entendimento acerca do exposto. Ao final, percebe-se que a pesquisa encaminha para o estudo de outras temáticas, como as estratégias criadas para o fortalecimento da identidade negra nos espaços educativos e a análise das ações educativas já colocadas em prática para o combate de atitudes racistas. Remetendo-nos sempre a reflexão que, a escola deve ser um lugar de acolhimento a todos, sem distinção de raça, cor, gênero, classe e qualquer outro tipo de diferença.
Palavras-chave: Espaço Escolar. Educação. Antirracismo. Enfrentamento. Relações Étnico-Raciais.
AbstractThis article seeks to expose what actions can be assumed by school spaces to the strengthening black identity and culture and the fight against racism. The purpose within the writings is to present the structures that mark the construction and conservation of racism in Brazil, how identity can be built in the school space and pedagogical actions that can value the specificity of Afro-Brazilian culture. The school being an environment of interactions, exchanges and experiences, it is understood that the dialogues established there, or not, are extremely important to the processes of constitution and strengthening of ethnic-racial relations. To approach the subject, the literature review was used as a methodology, seeking to build a dialogue with researchers of racism, black identity and cultural diversity. In order to shed light and improve the understanding about the above. Finally, it’s noticed that the research forward to the study of other themes, such as the strategies created to strengthen the black identity in educational spaces and the analysis of educational actions already put into practice to combat racist attitudes. Always referring us to the reflection that the school must be a place of reception for all, without distinction of race, color, gender, class and any other type of difference.
Keywords: School Space. Education. anti-racism. confrontation. Ethnic-Racial Relations.
Plain Believers in Ukraine
Authors: Kline Edward A.
Published: December 2023

In the early 2000s, a Ukrainian television broadcast identified a Christian group about 175 kilometers southwest of Lviv in western Ukraine as “Ukrainian Amish,” due to their plain dress, simple lifestyle, and rejection of motorized vehicles. North American Amish and Plain Mennonites working in Ukraine with Christian Aid Ministries and Master’s International Ministries then made contact with the group, curious about its origins and beliefs. In this article, Edward A. Kline reports on his time among the Plain believers in the Ukrainian village of Kosmirin. Kline describes both the similarities and differences in belief and practice between these Ukrainian Plain believers and traditional Amish and Plain Mennonites.
Paclitaxel induced hand foot syndrome - A rare case report
Authors: Dubey Sameeksha , Singh Sanjog
Published: December 2023

Hand-foot syndrome (HFS) is a common complication of several chemotherapy agents. But the incidence of paclitaxel-associated HFS is rare. Here, we present such a rare case of paclitaxel induced HFS in a 70-year-old female with advanced metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the buccal mucosa. Clinical presentation was of grade 3 severity with blisters formation and ulceration requiring discontinuation of paclitaxel. The intent to present such a rare case is to create awareness about such occurrences while administering paclitaxel and for prompt action; as delay can lead to severe limitations of daily activities of the patient therein hampering the quality of life.
Attitude towards cosplay practices in the gaming community of young Russian gamers
Authors:   Saratov State University, Elutina Marina E. , Nerush Anton A. ,   Saratov State University
Published: December 2023

Video games are one of the most popular forms of digital leisure among Russians in general and young people in particular. Passion for video games can be accompanied not only by virtual practices, but also by participation in offline events of various levels: from regional “gatherings” to international festivals. Cosplay is one of the forms of activity of gamers in the offline space, the study of which can contribute to channeling the activity of young people into non-gaming projects. The purpose of the study is to analyze the attitude towards cosplay practices among young Russian gamers. The author's sociological research was carried out using qualitative methodology, the method of in-depth interviews. The sample consisted of 30 people, the main criteria for selecting respondents were: age (18–30 years), experience in participating in the practice of computer games (at least 3 years), the presence or absence of experience in participating in cosplay, residence in Russia. The number of respondents is due to the saturation of the coding categories (interviews with new respondents do not give researchers a new understanding to reveal the topic). The interview was conducted online using voice and video chats (TeamSpeak, Mumble, Discord). The results of an in-depth interview among the youth segment of the Russian audience of computer games are presented. The interviews were conducted among representatives of two segments of the Russian audience of online games: cosplay gamers and gamers who do not bother with cosplay. Based on the data of the study, the perception of cosplay among gamers and the experience of their participation in this offline practice were analyzed. The study showed that today in the community of young Russian gamers there are different positions in relation to cosplay and cosplayers. Some gamers have noted a positive attitude towards this practice, however, their assessment of the quality of cosplay varies depending on their role in cosplay (cosplayer or spectator), others pointed to a lack of interest in cosplay or a lack of understanding of its meaning. The main reasons for refusal to participate in cosplay as actors among gamers who are positive about it are established: the resource-intensiveness of creating an image, lack of confidence in one's skills and creative abilities, fear of the publicity of this activity and the possibility of replacing one's goals with someone else's, artificially created ones. The data obtained made it possible to identify the ambiguous attitude of gamers towards cosplay, which is important in the context of permanent monitoring of modern practices in the field in order to highlight the value orientations of young people.
The dynamics and features of the transformation process of political elite composition in the region of the transitive type
Authors:   Saratov State University, Pokatov Dmitry V.
Published: December 2023

The article considers the basic features of the transformation process of the political elite in relation to the region of a transitive, agrarianindustrial type, like Saratov region. The differences between the transformation process and the change of the elite and the so-called "change of elites" are revealed. The characteristics of the structural-institutional, group and generational aspects of the dynamics of elites in the region are given. It is noted that the process of elite transformation affects, first of all, such group indicators as socio-demographic parameters, social origin, educational characteristics of the elite, its length of service and experience in management activities. The analysis of the biographies of 67 politicians representing the elite of the transitive-type region allowed to conclude that the leading feature of the transformation of the composition of the political elite of the Saratov region is not a change in its external parameters, but the preservation of deep internal (structural-functional) characteristics. As a result, the parameters of the consolidation elite are approved, which is intended to largely consolidate the tendency to stabilize public-political life for a longer period.
The evolution of the language personality concept in the course of constructing social reality
Authors:   Saratov State University, Mogilevich Bronislava R.
Published: December 2023

The article presents the stages of transformation of the concept “linguistic personality” in correlation with the changes of social reality. The reasons for the appearance of the concept “communicative personality” in connection with the formation of the social reality of the information society are substantiated. Comparative analysis of these concepts, involving linguistic, socio-cultural and socio-psychological factors is presented. The “linguistic turn” in socio-humanitarian research contributed to a new content of linguistic personality as a discursive concept. The sociological approaches of M. Weber and P. Bourdieu are given as the theoretical grounds of the connection between the social status of a linguistic personality and its belonging to a certain speech community. The example of the sociolinguistic discourse proves the influence of the level of education, linguistic in particular, on the access of the linguistic/communicative/discursive personality to the social lift (professional career development). Thus, the linguistic personality as a subject of social reality construction creates and maintains social communication, contributes to the enlargement of knowledge, intergenerational connections and, ultimately, to the improvement of the quality of life.
Emergency management and globalization: Modern challenges
Authors:   Lomonosov Moscow State University, Yexin Sun
Published: December 2023

Globalization has a significant impact on the process of emergency management. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the relevance of studying the problem of globalization in relation to emergency management. Nevertheless, this topic has been poorly studied in Russian science, while receiving some coverage abroad. This article examines both positive and negative aspects of the impact of globalization on the process of emergency management. The challenges of globalization include the emergence of new types of crises, the problem of preserving national sovereignty, uneven effectiveness of emergency management, difficulty in coordinating actions, information threats, etc. The positive aspects include an increase in the efficiency and speed of emergency response around the world, an increase in the resource base, as well as the transit of knowledge and technology. The author gives certain recommendations in overcoming the challenges of globalization to increase the effectiveness of its positive aspects on the process of emergency management, such as the creation of specialized international organizations, the creation of international emergency response strategies and the creation of operational channels for the exchange of reliable information.
Using video games in patriotic education
Authors:   Saratov State University, Baranovskiy Nikita S.
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes possibility of using video games for the patriotic education of youth. The experience of foreign and domestic game developers in filling them with political content is presented, which forms a certain attitude among users to politics, to its past and present, its values and subjects. The risks that may arise when using video games as a means of patriotic and civic education and that are important to consider when designing and implementing such educational technology are noted. In addition, the author suggests some variations of video games that are able to form patriotic feelings among the players.
Handicraft cooperation of the European North, the Urals, the Volga region by the beginning of the 20th century
Authors:   Saratov State Law Academy, Konovalov Ivan N.
Published: December 2023

The article discussesthemain areas ofwork ofthe handicraftcooperation ofthe European North, the Urals and the Volga region. First of all, the activity of trade artels, which was associated withthe processing of agricultural products,the production of agriculturaltools,wood processing, is investigated, the interaction of handicraft artels with agricultural and credit cooperatives is studied.
The policy of the Russian government towards the Armenians in the late 19th-early 20th centuries
Authors:   Rostov State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, Kozlov Sergey S.
Published: December 2023

The article deals with the problems of relations between the Russian government and the Armenian Apostolic Church at the end of the XIX-beginning of the XX centuries. The adoption of the law of June 12, 1903 by Prince G. S. Golitsyn on the seizure of church property of the AAC. The negative consequences of this law on the affairs of the Armenian church in the city of Nakhichevan-on-Don, followed by problems in parochial schools are traced.
The cultural space of the Cold War: The image of the enemy in Soviet and American journalism
Authors:   Ivanovo State University of Chemistry and Technology, The Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Yudin Kirill A.
Published: December 2023

The subject field of the article is the historical-imagological spectrum and comparative perspective. The main actors that influenced the dynamics of the representation of the enemy/other image in the political discourse of the Cold War are investigated. The main type ofsources were journalistic materials presented by Soviet and American literature of various levels, from newspaper publications to voluminous popular science publications. Conclusions are drawn about the ambivalence of cultural space, the coexistence of both stable imagological landmarks and constructs, and their adjustments, counter “drifts” of dehumanization or rehumanization emanating from the opposing sides and caused by the stages of the Cold War.
The development of Czech cities in the post-Hussite period as a prerequisite for the emergence of Czech printing
Authors:   Saratov State University, Mnogoletnyaya Elena N.
Published: December 2023

The article attempts to identify the economic prerequisites for the emergence of printing in the Czech Republic. The author analyzes the economic development of Czech cities in the post-Hussite period, analyzes the main privileges that cities were given or confirmed by their owners, as well as the development of crafts and trade in them.
The main directions of NATO interaction with the states of Central Asia in the XXI century
Authors:   Saratov State University, Korenev Evgeny S.
Published: December 2023

The article examines NATO’s interaction with Central Asian states in bilateral and multilateral formats over the past 20 years. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the Afghan factor in the relations of the parties. The author concludes that for several decades NATO has purposely tried to strengthen its geopolitical position in Central Asia in order to reduce Russia’s influence on regional security processes.
Golden Steward Vasily Grigorievich Fefilatiev
Authors:   Institute of Russian History of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IRI RAS), Belyakov Andrei V.
Published: December 2023

From the XV century in the Russian state, an award for certain military merits is known in the form of rewarding those who distinguished themselves, or those who participated in a particular military campaign, with gilded silver or gold coins. The Moscow Kremlin Museums keep a gold award with an owner’s inscription stating that it was granted in 1639/40 to the stolnik Vasily Grigorievich Fefilatiev. This is the oldest personalized Russian award to date. It was possible to establish that the gold was awarded for the Saratov service in 1636. Archival sources made it possible to trace the history of this relic from the middle of the 17thcentury to the present day, as well as to add new information to the history of the Fefilatiev family.
XIX century studies on the settlement of the Saratov Volga region
Authors:   Saratov State University, Mayorova Alla S.
Published: December 2023

Since the middle of the 19th century, Russian historians paid great attention to the settlement of the Russian peasantry. Saratov local history experts took the study of this process in the Lower Volga region as one of their main tasks in the last decades of the 19th century. Modern historiography has not noted the importance of their works on the problem of colonization. The content of the papers by the SSAC members and the unpublished monograph by A. N. Minh shows that local historians successfully dealt with the problem, the development of which was carried out in the works of university historians.
Population of Dagestan in 1930–1945: Historical and demographic aspect
Authors:   Institute of History, Archeology and Ethnography of the Dagestan Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Amirkhanova Madina M.
Published: December 2023

The article examines demographic processes in Dagestan during one of the dramatic periods in the history of the country. On the basis of the All-Union Population censuses of 1937, 1939, and special literature, the number, sex and age composition, ethnic structure, and demography of the family are characterized. Of particular relevance is the study of the demographic development of such a peculiar region as Dagestan, with its motley ethnic picture. The conclusion is formulated that during the studied period there were fundamental changes in the demographic composition of Dagestanis: natural growth and mechanical growth, the ratio of urban and rural population.
Physical education and sports in the schools of the Stalingrad (Volgograd) region in 1953–1964
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Lunochkin Ivan A.
Published: December 2023

The article analyzes the state and development of teaching physical culture and sports in primary and secondary schools in Stalingrad (Volgograd) and in the during the “Khrushchev thaw”. On the basis of archival sources, the activities of the leadership of public education and physical education to improve the material and technical base, the qualifications of teachers and the level of teaching, and the organization of sports competitions are covered. Achievements and problems that remained unresolved by the end of the era of N. S. Khrushchev are shown.
Building Comprehensive Sex Education Plans for Teenagers: Groundwork-Based Research Design Application
Authors: Le Quyen Tran Thi , Hanh Luu Bui , Thu Thao Le Thi
Published: December 2023

Although sexual education is an important part of a child’s education and upbringing, in Vietnam, sex education is not an official subject in school, and young people’s awareness of Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) is still limited. While sex education at school is necessary, it is not the only way nor sufficient enough to change teenage sexual behavior. A parent’s role could involve communicating about values, providing a positive family environment, and monitoring their children’s behavior. This topic explores the awareness of teenagers about CSE and the availability of teaching CSE in Vietnamese schools and families. Data was collected via an online survey of 89 teenagers and 119 parents whose children are teenagers. The findings revealed that the target group is not fully aware of CSE and in particular, they also feel the importance of the family in this regard but are afraid to share gender issues with their parents and tend to find information on their own through the internet.
Keywords: teenagers, sex education, reproductive health, Vietnam, sex and sexuality
Groundwork-Based Research to Design Application SCC - Building a Sustainable Community for Children in Mountainous Area
Authors: Le Quyen Tran Thi , Ngoc Thu Nguyen , Xuan Bach Luu
Published: December 2023

Children’s clothing is a prime example of fast fashion, as their continuous growth requires frequent purchases. This not only impacts the environment but also puts financial strain on parents. Concurrently, many highland children lack essential material and educational resources, contributing to poverty in the region. To address these challenges, local authorities urgently require a sustainable solution that supports children, communities, and localities, fostering comprehensive development. The project development criteria are evaluated based on the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs). Data was collected through an online survey of 50 married individuals, 162 non-married individuals, and interviews with those who have organized events for children in the highlands. Additionally, insights were obtained from three children from disadvantaged areas. The results indicate that all target groups show a keen interest in social activities for children. Parents facing difficulties accessing charities, and the lack of effective collaboration between charities and local authorities, hinders sustainable development efforts.
Keywords: children, SDG, social sustainabilty, community
A Conceptual Framework for Assessment of Moderating Role of Organizational Culture in the Relationship Between Workplace Bullying and Organizational Performance
Authors: Tubussum Humera , Mohd Hashim Hezlina , Marimuthu Maran
Published: December 2023

Workplace bullying has a significant impact on employee and organizational performance. Organizational culture also plays a crucial role in influencing employee performance and can help mitigate workplace bullying. This study aims to propose a conceptual framework to assess the relationship between workplace bullying and organizational performance, taking into account the moderating role of organizational culture. Data for this study will be collected using stratified random sampling from academic staff at 20 public sector universities in Malaysia. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique through SmartPLS will be employed to test the hypotheses. The study will analyze the significance of the interrelation between workplace bullying, organizational performance, and organizational culture using SEM with SmartPLS. The moderating role of organizational culture in the relationship between workplace bullying and organizational performance will also be examined. It is worth noting that the framework in this paper does not include specific dimensions of organizational culture. To enhance the scope of future research, additional dimensions should be added. Furthermore, this study is limited to exploring the moderating role of organizational culture; including the mediating role could further enrich the research. The findings of this research will be valuable for university and organizational management in creating a bullying-free work environment. Eliminating workplace bullying can lead to improved organizational performance and foster a progressive culture within the organization. By investigating the moderating role of organizational culture, this paper offers a comprehensive approach to understanding the impact of workplace bullying on organizational performance. The unique focus on organizational culture as a moderating factor makes this study a valuable addition to the existing body of knowledge in this area.
Keywords: workplace bullying, organizational performance, organizational culture, organizational behavior, conceptual framework
Influence of Leadership Communication in Fostering Employees' Safety Commitment in Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: Abdul Rashid Rafidah , Salleh Rohani , Md Nordin Shahrina
Published: December 2023

Over the span of decades, sustained research efforts have been dedicated to the realm of occupational safety and health practices within high-hazard work environments. This focus stems from the alarming frequency of accidents and injuries occurring within these settings. Recent research findings have consistently underscored the pivotal role of human factors – encompassing individual perspectives, communication, attitudes, and behaviors – as the chief catalysts behind such unfortunate incidents in high-risk workplaces. Nevertheless, the trajectory of these accidents and injuries can be altered, and the toll mitigated, by scrutinizing the safety commitment of employees. This commitment, crucial for ensuring safer work environments, can be cultivated through consistent interaction and communication with leaders. This interaction serves to enhance employees’ knowledge and awareness concerning safety practices. In this context, the current article delves into the profound impact of leadership communication on employees’ safety commitment within the oil and gas industry. Employing a quantitative approach, the study relied on survey-type questionnaires to fulfill its objectives. From maintenance and operation departments, a random selection of 260 technical employees participated as respondents. The findings convincingly establish that leadership communication exerts a substantial and significant influence on employees’ safety commitment.
Keywords: OSH, leadership, communication, safety commitment, oil and gas
An Investigation of Barriers to Adopt Green Innovation Among Manufacturing Organizations in Vietnam
Authors: U. P. Pham Thao , D. H. Nguyen Nguyen , Q. D. Le Phu , T. D. Le Ny , Q. Duong Tuan , Q. Pham Tin
Published: December 2023

This research aims to identify the main barriers to green innovation in Vietnam manufacturing organizations. This study began by reviewing the relevant literature and providing a solid theoretical framework to understand the determinants of green innovation for manufacturing firms in the global context. It also helps internal and external stakeholders figure out what influence and how to implement green innovation more efficiently by removing all impediments. Additionally, this article is considered a valuable and rational evidence for prioritizing and directing innovation policies in the manufacturing industry. Based on numerical data from 143 employees at middleand upper-level managers among manufacturing companies around Vietnam, the study found that deficiency of financial resources primarily significantly impacts green innovation adoption, followed by the uncertainty of market demand and lack of government support. However, with limited observations, the investigation did not observe the dynamic effect of green innovation over periods and only focused on the manufacturing sector instead of different industries for generalizing the research results. Moreover, the circumstances of green innovation would be diverse in other nations.
Keywords: green innovation, manufacturing organizations, government supports, financial barriers, market barriers
Reliability Generalization of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Maitama Kura Kabiru , Mohiddin Fadzliwati , Mashod Hartini , Mohd. Shamsudin Faridahwati , Abdulkareem Abubakar Ramatu , Jinjiri Ringim Kabiru , Maya Salleh Noor
Published: December 2023

Since the first quarter of 2019, significant research efforts have been dedicated to curtail the spread of COVID-19. This study aimed to complement existing research by synthesizing Cronbach’s alpha coefficients and generalizing the Fear of COVID-19 Scale, with the goal of reducing the pandemic’s impact. Through a systematic literature search in electronic databases from 2019 to February 2021, we identified 2,753 works published in various sources, including journals, conference proceedings, books, and book chapters. Out of these, only 26 studies provided Cronbach’s alpha coefficients and were included in the meta-analysis. Employing a random-effects model, we analyzed the data and found that the Fear of COVID-19 Scale exhibited excellent internal consistency [α = 0.87 (95% CI 0.86–0.88)]. However, there was significant heterogeneity among the included studies. Despite this, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale demonstrated good internal consistency reliability. As the fight against COVID-19 continues, we encourage future psychometric studies of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale to report important characteristics of participants and details of item scores
Keywords: Cronbach’s alpha, fear of Covid-19 scale, meta-analysis, reliability generalization, random effect
Solar Photovoltaic Technology and its Impact on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance: A Review
Authors: Ali Jan Ahmad , Lai Fong-Woon , Kashif Shad Muhammad , Emad Azhar Ali Syed , Hamad Salaheldin
Published: December 2023

To mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the environment, renewable energy sources hold significant potential to offer clean and green energy, and reduce carbon emissions. Utilizing solar power systems can ensure the generation of clean and sustainable energy, leading to reduced GHG emissions during the electricity production process. The adoption of solar energy systems has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent years due to the evident surge in demand for environmentally friendly power sources. There are multiple avenues for prospective research and development in the realm of solar power systems. Gaining familiarity with the requisite technology and its suitability for the diverse demands and consumption patterns is of paramount importance. In this context, the focus of this study centers around solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies. Solar PV technology is positioned to significantly contribute to global energy requirements, offering multi-terawatt capacity for clean and green energy. Notably, due to its well-established infrastructure and economic feasibility, solar PV technology emerges as an optimal choice for both small and large-scale projects. This study places a special emphasis on sustainability as a lens through which recent advancements in solar PV technology are examined. In a world where concerns about climate change mitigation and sustainability are mounting, solar PV technology stands out as a foremost source of clean and environmentally friendly energy, serving as a pragmatic solution for fostering sustainable development.
Keywords: solar PV technology, ESG risks, sustainability approaches, solar power systems, sustainable energy
Stakeholder Perceptions towards the Quality of Coursera MOOCs Blended Learning in Vietnam: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Thi Thao Ho Nguyen , Ridhuan Tony Lim Abdullah Muhammad , Bt Idrus Hairuzila , Sivapalan Subarna , Pham Hiep-Hung , Thi My Nguyen Linh , Khanh Pham Huyen
Published: December 2023

Coursera MOOCs blended learning (CMBL) has been implemented at a Vietnamese Higher Education Institute (HEI) since the Fall 2019 semester. Our case study, which shows how Coursera MOOCs and the traditional classroom may work together, is unique in the context of Vietnamese higher education. In this case, students must complete the courses and earn certifications through Coursera MOOCs to qualify for the HEI’s offline final examinations. Meanwhile, students also engage in offline mentoring sessions with their classmates and lecturers (mentors). By employing the Service Quality (SERVQUAL) and 3P models, the research was conducted to explore how key factors might influence the quality of CMBL. This research conducted semi-structured interviews and employed thematic analysis with thirty interview participants, including ten administrators, eleven lecturers, three curriculum developers, and six students across four campuses of the HEI. We found that assessment, learning outcomes, learning content, Coursera staff’s responsiveness, offline mentors’ responsiveness and assurance, interaction, and student satisfaction might have considerably significant relationships with the quality of CMBL. On the other hand, Coursera instructors and offline mentors’ reliability have insignificant relationships with the quality of CMBL. This study has both theoretical and practical implications for universities and academics. Regarding the theoretical implications, this qualitative study provides critical criteria to measure the quality of the CMBL. Regarding the practical implications, it provides implications for curriculum development, teaching and learning, and assessment to improve the quality of CMBL. However, the authors could not travel across Vietnam to conduct face-to-face interviews in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, twenty-eight online interviews were conducted via Microsoft Teams and two email interviews. A downside of an online interview is that personal qualities that are critical to a study may be amended during the interview, forcing the researcher to rely on the participant’s words. Additionally, unlike a face-to-face interview, an email interview lacks simultaneous communication between the interviewer and the interviewee.
Keywords: Higher Education Institution (HEI), blended MOOCs, Coursera MOOCs Blended Learning (CMBL), Coursera MOOCs, offline mentoring, sustainable development
Measuring Individual Pro-Environmental Behavior Transformation: Contextualizing Individual Learning Behavior
Authors: Chong Tan Hun , Hooi Ting Ding , Sudo Tomomi
Published: December 2023

This paper proposes an experimental design that policy makers can use to reduce and minimize the environmental catastrophes. This paper uses an experimental design and questionnaire survey to assess the effectiveness of students’ participatory approach to achieve pro-environmental behavior (PEB) and behavioral change strategy. The experiment comprises of assessing the effectiveness of (1) a video on the environmental catastrophe, (2) pictorial reading materials on environmental catastrophe, (3) a labbased simulated eco-tourism trip, and (4) the socialization process towards building PEB. Three time-phase studies could be employed as a participatory form of PEB. The first phase will assess the pro-environmental attributes; the second phase will be the experimental-based treatment; and the third phase assess the behavioral change (the third phase will assess the behavioral change through the same set of questionnaires as stage one). We will assess the changes based on the questionnaire surveys (phase 3 minus phase 1). The four stimuli will be administered randomly (each respondent will get the four sequences of the stimulus differently; the reason is to minimize the sequence order bias of the stimulus). The findings have the potential to position the effectiveness of different stimuli in promoting positive PEB outcomes among individuals. Through the study, we hope a major change will occur around the globe through the manifestations of the four stimuli to understand how it will affect behavioral change. We propose to target the student groups as they are the voices of the future, and their behavior has important implications for now and the future.
Keywords: video on the environmental catastrophe, pictorial reading materials on environmental catastrophe, lab-based simulated eco-tourism trip, socialization process, pro-environmental behavior
La infracción y el delito fiscal bajo la óptica de la teoría del ius puniendi único del Estado y los derechos humanos
Authors: Díaz Reyes Alejandro , Vázquez Avedillo José Fernando
Published: December 2023

Esta investigación tiene como objeto analizar la infracción y el delito, que constituyen figuras jurídicas de naturaleza punitiva en el ámbito tributario, en las cuales su tipificación legal se da en ejercicio del derecho a castigar del Estado bajo la necesidad de protección de los ingresos fiscales del Estado que le permitan realizar sus finalidades.

Este análisis parte del estudio de las distintas teorías que se disputan la titularidad del ius puniendi, para arribar a la teoría que propone a la entidad estatal como la única titular del derecho a castigar a través del derecho administrativo sancionador y del derecho penal, donde se regulan las conductas ilícitas consideradas como infracción o como delito. Dicha circunstancia permitirá examinar el ejercicio del ius puniendi por parte de las autoridades en el ámbito fiscal a la luz de los derechos humanos que limitan el ejercicio de esta potestad punitiva.
Enforcement of Choice of Court Agreements Granting International Jurisdiction to Albanian Courts
Authors: Kola Tafaj Flutura , Cinari Silvana
Published: December 2023

This paper aims to critically analyse the formal and substantive validity of choice of court agreements in favour of Albanian courts. The provisions of the Albanian Private International Law and their implementation by Albanian courts are in the focus. However, considering that the Albanian Private International Law provisions are approximated with the EU acquis communautaire and since the provisions on choice of courts agreements are drafted in terms that are fully compatible with the Council Regulation 44/2001 of December 22, 2000 "On Jurisdiction, Recognition and Implementation of Judicial Decisions in Civil Matters and Trade” (Brussels I Regulation), the interpretation of the Albanian law provisions is also done in the light of the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union. After a thorough analysis of the Albanian Private International Law provisions concerning choice of court agreements and of the Albanian case law, the paper concludes that they are not always interpreted and applied correctly and that the rich case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union can provide valuable guidance.
Demografski razvoj in značilnosti prebivalstva na Dravskem polju
Authors: Horvat Uroš
Published: December 2023

V poglavju je prikazan demografski razvoj na Dravskem polju. Regija beleži demografsko rast v celotnem obdobju od sredine 19. stoletja do danes. Ta je bila še posebej intenzivna med letoma 1961 in 1981, ko je k rasti prispevalo predvsem močno priseljevanje prebivalstva iz okoliških manj razvitih podeželskih območij. V zadnjih treh desetletjih je območje zajel val suburbanizacije, ki se je okrepil po letu 2010. Podatki demografskega razvoja ter starostne in izobrazbene sestave kažejo na delitev Dravskega polja na vsaj dva različna dela. Proces suburbanizacije je bil še posebej izrazit v obmestju Maribora in Ptuja, medtem ko v osrednjem in južnem delu regije prevladujejo naselja, ki so imela največ prebivalcev v preteklih popisnih letih. To območje zaostaja za gospodarskim in družbenim razvojem severnega in zahodnega dela regije, kar se odraža tudi v razvoju prebivalstva in demografskih strukturah.
Svetlobna onesnaženost na Dravskem polju
Authors: Žiberna Igor , Konečnik Kotnik Eva , Ivajnšič Danijel
Published: December 2023

Svetlobno onesnaževanje predstavlja obliko onesnaževanja okolja, ki v javnosti še ni v dovolj veliki meri prepoznana. V poglavju smo predstavili stanje svetlobnega onesnaženja na Dravskem polju in njegove spremembe v obdobju 2013–2021. Procese spreminjanja svetlobnega onesnaženja smo prikazali s pomočjo podatkov daljinskega zaznavanja. Drugi vir podatkov so predstavljale meritve s Sky Quality Metrom, ki v svetu predstavlja standardiziran način merjenja svetlobnega onesnaženja. Prostorske razlike v stopnji svetlobne onesnaženosti med posameznimi deli Dravskega polja smo prikazali tudi z vsenebnimi posnetki in njihovo analizo.
Zabójcze idee
Authors: Machnikowski Ryszard M.
Published: December 2023

Wybrane teksty zyskały bardzo szerokie rzesze odbiorców, wpływając na poglądy i działania części z nich. Zawierają one zabójcze – dosłownie – idee, rezonujące w umysłach tysięcy, a niekiedy milionów ludzi w różnych zakątkach świata. Dokumenty te przyczyniały się w istotny sposób do tworzenia terrorystycznych ideologii, oddziałujących na szerokie masy ludności. Przekonani przez terrorystów ludzie decydowali się na przyłączenie do grup terrorystycznych lub przeprowadzenie samodzielnych zamachów. Choć przedstawione dokumenty dziś są uznawane za niemal „klasyczne” – z jakichś powodów niesłychanie rzadko stają się przedmiotem szerszego akademickiego namysłu i publicznej debaty. Tymczasem zapoznanie się z treściami zawartymi w terrorystycznych tekstach może w istotnym stopniu pomóc w odpowiedzi na ważne pytanie: „Dlaczego terroryści robią to, co robią, czyli zabijają ludzi?”. Nie chodzi tu o indywidualne, szczególne, „psychologiczne” motywacje terrorystów, lecz o motywacje ideowe, które skłaniają ich do podjęcia aktów przemocy. Dzięki lekturze wybranych dokumentów jesteśmy w stanie choć częściowo wniknąć w umysłowość ich twórców i sposób postrzegania przez nich rzeczywistości. Możemy też poznać powody prowadzenia tej specyficznej działalności oraz cele, które chcą osiągnąć terroryści.