bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determination of thermophysical properties and the radial distribution function of a silver nanoparticle using numerical methods
Authors:   Institute of Physical Material Science, SB RAS, Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation, Tsydypov Damdin G. ,   Buryat State University, Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation, Nomoev Andrey V. ,   Institute of Physical Material Science, SB RAS, Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation,   Buryat State University, Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation, Garmaev Bair Z. ,   Institute of Physical Material Science, SB RAS, Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

The performance of microelectronic devices based on silver nanostructures depends on their thermophysical properties. Therefore, it is important to study the thermophysical properties of silver nanostructures depending on their size and structure. In this work, the thermal stability of spherical silver nanoparticles was studied using computer simulation by the molecular dynamics method. In the course of this work, the temperature dependences of the potential part of the specific internal energy of silver nanoparticles were obtained with a change in the size of the nanoparticle for various potentials corresponding to the embedded atom” method. Using numerical data processing methods, the temperatures of the beginning and end of melting were determined. Also, size dependences of the melting temperature and specific heat of fusion of silver nanoparticles were plotted and analyzed for different potentials of the “embedded atom”. Potentials that provide the best agreement with the tabular values of the macroscopic melting temperature and specific heat of fusion were determined. In addition, the radial distribution function for a silver nanoparticle was constructed and analyzed at different temperatures and for different sizes of the nanoparticle.
Husbandry guidelines for the safe brumation of two lacertid lizard species in (Iberolacerta monticola and Podarcis lusitanicus) laboratory conditions v1
Authors: M Barroso Frederico
Published: October 2023

Lacertid lizards are often used for a range of laboratory studies in reptile behaviour, physiology, ecology etc. However, there is a distinct lack of primary information regarding the husbandry of these animals under captive, laboratory conditions. This lack of information is even more apparent when looking for standard husbandry best practices for the brumation of small lizards in a captive setting. Hence, when faced with the need to overwinter captive populations of two lacertid lizard species from a montane environment (Iberolacerta monticola and Podarcis lusitanicus), the need arose to establish a conservative protocol that would allow the animals to safely go through their seasonal activity cycle (and brumate) in a controlled laboratory environment. This protocol therefore addresses that gap as it aimed to simulate a simplification of the conditions thought to be experienced by these animals while brumating. Ultimately, through this protocol, these species were successfully overwintered in a laboratory setting without any casualties (during the brumation period) and with no significant effect on the body condition of the animals. Hence, this protocol hopes to provide a baseline framework, on which other studies may capitalise, build upon or adjust, for the safe brumation of lizards in a laboratory setting.
Husbandry guidelines for the safe brumation of two lacertid lizard species (Iberolacerta monticola and Podarcis lusitanicus) in laboratory conditions v2
Authors: M Barroso Frederico
Published: October 2023

Lacertid lizards are often used for a range of laboratory studies in reptile behaviour, physiology, ecology etc. However, there is a distinct lack of primary information regarding the husbandry of these animals under captive, laboratory conditions. This lack of information is even more apparent when looking for standard husbandry best practices for the brumation of small lizards in a captive setting. Hence, when faced with the need to overwinter captive populations of two lacertid lizard species from a montane environment (Iberolacerta monticola and Podarcis lusitanicus), the need arose to establish a conservative protocol that would allow the animals to safely go through their seasonal activity cycle (and brumate) in a controlled laboratory environment. This protocol therefore addresses that gap as it aimed to simulate a simplification of the conditions thought to be experienced by these animals while brumating. Ultimately, through this protocol, these species were successfully overwintered in a laboratory setting without any casualties (during the brumation period) and with no significant effect on the body condition of the animals. Hence, this protocol hopes to provide a baseline framework, on which other studies may capitalise, build upon or adjust, for the safe brumation of lizards in a laboratory setting.
Reference Kidney Sample Collection v1
Authors: Lucarelli Nicholas
Published: October 2023

Inclusion: Minimal pathologic changes Exclusion: Evidence of hydronephrosis Evidence of infectious disease Proteinuria Image artifacts >5% Interstitial Fibrosis and Tubular Atrophy (IFTA)
Methodology of National Health and Morbidity Study (NHMS): Adolescent Health, Malaysia 2022
Authors:   Institute for Public Health, Lim Lim Kuang Kuay , Mahjom Maznieda ,   Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Awaluddin S Maria ,   Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shawaluddin Noor Syaqilah ,   Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Tuan Lah Tuan Mohd Amin ,   Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Abd Hamid Hamizatul Akmal ,   Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Mohd Yusoff Muhammad Fadhli ,   Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Tan Tan Lee Ann ,   Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Ahmad Noor Ani ,   Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia
Published: October 2023

Introduction: In Malaysia, the adolescent health studies conducted in 2012 and 2017 revealed an increasing trend of adolescent health risk behaviours and protective factors. This current study aims to determine health risk behaviours and protective factors among adolescents in the country. Methods: The current nationwide cross-sectional study of Malaysian secondary school students used multistage stratified sampling to select 240 nationally representative schools. This study was conducted from June to July 2022 among the students in forms 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in all Malaysian states by 34 data collection teams. A validated self-administered questionnaire was used, similar to those used in the NHMS 2012 and NHMS 2017. The quality control was done twice, once at the field level and once at the central level. Sample weighting and analysis were conducted using SPSS statistical software version 28.0. Results: A total of 239 schools out of 240 schools took part in the study (response rate, 99.6%) and total of 33,523 students were involved in this study (response rate, 89.4%). In terms of ethnicity, the highest number of students who participated in the study were Malay (63.0%), followed by Chinese (18.1%) and Indian (6.0 %). While the distribution of sex and form among the students were almost the same. Conclusion: To obtain an accurate representation of the nation's adolescent population for this study, samples from public and private schools that are governed by the Ministries of Education and Rural and Regional Development were deemed to be the most reliable. Keywords: Adolescent - NHMS - Methodology - Malaysia
Housing and Indoor Factor Influencing Spread of COVID-19
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Yusop Hakimah , Wan Puteh Sharifa Ezat ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: October 2023

There has been growing recognition linking spread of COVID-19 with environmental factors. One of the environmental factors with robust epidemiological literature supporting its role in diseases is the housing or built environment. COVID-19 spread has been found to occur mostly at homes through secondary household transmission. As most people spend more times inside homes during the pandemic, household remains an important site of COVID-19 spread. The aim of this study is to examine how housing and indoor factors affect the transmission and spread of COVID-19. This article summarizes the housing indoor factors involved in COVID-19 transmission, including the role of transmission from contaminated household surfaces. Indoor transmission of COVID-19 is found to be more likely due to contact transmission and close-contact aerosol transmission in a crowded, confined, and poorly ventilated indoor environment, related to poor housing condition. Whilst role of spread through contaminated household surfaces is of low probability. Based on this review, it can be suggested that besides the existing measures including avoiding crowding, close contacts and proper ventilation, specific standards for indoor environmental quality control and housing condition might be required. Housing is a public health issue and healthy housing is of universal concern.
The Influence of Work Environmental Risk Factors on Fatigue in The Construction Industry: A Review of Literature
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Heng pei pei , mohd yusoff hanizah ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, hod rozita ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, ja'afar mohd hasni ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Published: October 2023

Introduction The construction workers are performing manual tasks in harsh conditions. Various environmental risk factors could have significant influence on work fatigue. Methods This review article discussed the environmental causal factors which involved in work fatigue development in the occupational health perspective, with the aim in enhancing the body of knowledge specifically in the construction industry so that mitigation measures and interventions can be formulated and implemented for fatigue prevention and productivity enhancement. Results Data derived from a total of 11 relevant articles identified climatic heat, vibration and elevation change as the major risk factors that associated with work fatigue. The mechanism of the environmental factors’ influences on muscle, mental and visual fatigue were understood, pointedly the underlying physiological alteration. Additionally, appropriate preventive measures in accordance to the OSHA guides including work-break cycles, work management, cool-down arrangements with drinking water were discussed. The limitation of existing OSH requirements on work limits at heat exposure was recognized, including the lack of consideration on personal characteristics therefore might inaccurately estimate the personal heat tolerance time. Conclusions The proper understanding of the environmental stressors and its impact on workers production and safety performance may help construction organisations and regulatory body to develop strategies for workers protection and fatigue-related accidents prevention. Keywords Environmental influence - Risk factors - Fatigue - Construction
Road traffic accidents presenting to the emergency department of a tertiary care hospital in North-East India: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Salam Sushmita , Angami Asho , Devi Thounaojam Meera
Published: October 2023

Road traffic accidents (RTA) are one of the most common cases brought to a hospital daily. The severity of the situation is not known to most of the masses. It has a high chance of mortality and high disabling capacity due to injuries to the main vital parts of the body.

: A cross-sectional study was conducted to analyse the pattern of road traffic accidents as regards the type of victims, offending vehicle, place & time of occurrence, type of injuries sustained, fatality among the RTA victims admitted in the emergency department of a tertiary care hospital in North-East India during January 2021-June 2022.

A total of 1002 RTA cases were reviewed, and it was found that most of the RTA (76.3%) were males and 32.7% of the cases belonged to the age group of 21-30 years, followed by the age group of 31-40 years (20.5%). RTAs commonly occurred between 12:01 p.m-6 p.m.; the offending vehicles were 4-wheelers (38%) followed by 2-wheelers (36.4%). Most of the victims were 2-wheeler riders (62.2%) followed by pedestrians (16.8%); the head & face were most affected body parts (42.2%) followed by lower limbs (30.6%) and Imphal West was the most common place of occurrence (48.8%).

With the increasing use of motor vehicles, the number of road traffic accidents is rising. It is important to find a pattern of these cases in this part of the country so that we can prevent such unfortunate and unnatural deaths.
Phenomenology of Perception (for Preservation) of Cultural Heritage: Insights on Coastal Kenya
Authors: Stara Flavia
Published: October 2023

Contemporary social awareness of cultural heritage mostly expresses the understanding of intangible heritage according to rationalist theories of perception. These theories bind modes of recognition to empirical and sensory domains. Yet in order to value and safeguard cultural heritage, be it in the form of ritual practices, symbolic narratives, creation myths or religious and mystical experiences, it is necessary to interpret and appreciate the being and doing of diverse cultural groups. A meaningful analysis of intangible dimensions in cultural heritage needs to consider the role and ontological status of human emotion and imagination.

Individuals are actors in a given space and interact with it as much as they can, depending on the frequency of their visits. Repeated research stays in the Kenyan coastal region offered the author opportunities for communication with a specific natural and cultural environment. This paper explores a participatory process of enhancement and interpretation of intangible cultural heritage that includes feelings and emotions in analysis of the body of knowledge that results from this research approach.
The Dimensions of Human Work According to John Samuel Mbiti
Authors: Ango Danjuma Luke
Published: October 2023

Down through the ages, man has been a worker for his own good and the good of the society in which he lives. John Samuel Mbiti has described work as man’s activities in the face of the universe for his livelihood. Every individual human being is engaged in one form of work or the other. In order to explain the essence of human work in African culture, Mbiti made statistical collections of African prayers. His research and discoveries revealed three facets of human work: the physical, spiritual and the communal dimensions. All that a typical African traditional man or woman does is surrounded within these dimensions. We cannot deny the fact that all that we see around us are the products of human work. Man’s capacity to work is revealed in work! The African man has been a hardworking individual through the ages, and his livelihood depends on work. For him or her, work is everything!
PECULIARITIES OF SEMANTICS AND GRAMMATICAL ORGANIZATION OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS WITH THE NEBO COMPONENT
Authors: Pradid Yu. F.
Published: October 2023

The article examines the peculiarities of semantics and grammatical organization of phraseological units (further – PUs) with the nebo component. It is noted that both phraseological macro- and microsystems in Ukrainian linguistics began to be intensively studied only in the late XX-early XXI centuries.
The purpose of the proposed intelligence is to investigate the place of the PU microsystem with the nebo component in the Ukrainian phraseology, to describe the semantics features, its grammatical organization representing this microsystem.
The reference base was thesaurus and phraseological dictionaries of the Ukrainian language, internet sites, as well as the author’s own phraseological catalogue where 28 Pus are subject to analysis, the theoretical and methodological basis of research is the works of Ukrainian linguists, in which individual phraseological micro- and macro-systems are studied.
The analysis of the PUs with nebo component gave grounds to summarize: 1. The microsystem of the PUs with the nebo component is relatively small, but rather diverse in its semantic features and grammatical organization; 2. for such PUs, as well as for the whole Ukrainian language in general, the phenomena of polysemy, synonymy and antonymy are characteristic phenomena; 3. the nebo component in such PUs is used in all case forms, with the exception of the vocative case. Most of the PUs of this microsystem is formed with the nebo component in the accusative singular case without a preposition (rarely): nebo prykhylyty with prepositions z: skynuty z neba na zemliu, padaty z neba, yak hrim z yasnoho neba, etc. (only 12 PUs); the least examples – in the dative singular and genitive plural: as hot as the heavens, to raise to the heavens (only 1 PU); 4. almost all syntactic structures in the microsystem of the PUs with the component nebo are presented here as well as for the whole Ukrainian phraseology in general: a) PUs related to the subordinate phrase: lizty do neba, distavaty zori z neba, etc.; b) PUs related to the word combinations: yak nebo vid zemli vyrosty, yak zirok na nebi, etc.; c) PUs as comparatives: khai kaminnia z neba padaie, etc., and two fold: dusha vidlitaie v nebo, as well as the subjunctive part of a compound sentence: de zemlia skhodytsia z nebom, etc.; 5. PUs with the component sky can appear in a sentence as a predicate (simple verb, compound noun, compound verb), circumstance; 6. semantic features and grammatical peculiarities of such PUs should be a subject to run a separate investigation in comparative aspect.
Analiza porównawcza konkurencyjnych mierników inflacji w strategii bezpośredniego celu inflacyjnego na przykładzie Japonii i USA
Authors: Gamrot Michał
Published: October 2023

Polityka monetarna wymaga wyboru odpowiedniego miernika. W literaturze przedmiotu zauważa się wiele różnic metodologicznych dotyczących konstrukcji wskaźnika inflacji. Dobór wskaźnika może wpływać na podaż pieniądza, stopy procentowe oraz nominalne PKB. Celem artykułu jest bliższe przyjrzenie się trzem najczęściej stosowanym wskaźnikom cen i poddanie ich ocenie w kontekście prowadzenia polityki monetarnej. W tym celu analizie empirycznej poddano gospodarki dwóch krajów – Japonii i USA.
Materials to the Polish flora in the Herbarium of the University of Łódź. Part XIX. Adoxaceae, Alismataceae, Araceae, Aristolochiaceae, Asclepiadaceae, Balsaminaceae, Butomaceae, Gentianaceae, Hippuridaceae, Hydrocharitaceae, Lythraceae, Menyanthaceae, Scheuchzeriaceae
Authors: Fagasiewicz Lucyna
Published: October 2023

The study contains the revision o f the herbarium specimens on the families Adoxaceae, Alismataceae, Araceae, Aristolochiaceae, Asclepiadaceae, Balsaminaceae, Butomaceae, Gentianaceae, Hippuridaceae, Hydrocharitaceae, Lythraceae, Menyanthaceae and Scheuchzeriaceae preserved in LOD. AU corrections of identifications are marked with the+.
Harvesting and Threshing Methods for Paddy-I: A Review
Authors: Sahu Shekhar Kumar
Published: October 2023

Harvesting methods adopted for paddy crop are largely dependent on the land size of the farmers. Mechanized methods are completely implemented by the farmers of medium and large categories. On the other hand, the marginal and small farmers are struggling between manual and mechanized methods because of unavailability of implements that can suit to their land size an economic level. Cutting and threshing operations are performed separately which are responsible for more input cost and grain loss. Various methods of harvesting were studied and the loss of grain associated with the methods is emphasized. In manual method, before threshing, the cutting, collecting, bundling and transportation operation requires which consumes time, energy and cost and increase the grain loss significantly. In mechanized methods, the time, energy and input cost can be minimized. The manual crop cutting requires about 8 to 12 and 25 to 45 times, respectively, more man-hours per hectare compared to rotary blade cutter and vertical conveyor reaper. The field capacity of manual harvesting methods is 4 to 10 times less than the mechanized methods.
Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Garlic (Allium Sativum) on Feed Intake, Growth Performance and Feed Conversion Efficiency in Goat Kids
Authors: Chouhan Y. , Patil A.K. , Kurechiya N. , Jain R.K. , Keshari A. , Shivhare M. , Nanavati S.
Published: October 2023

Background: With the ban on the use of antibiotics as feed additives and growth promoters in animal nutrition, livestock scientists are now shifting their attention towards natural and safe products like organic acids, probiotics, prebiotics and herbal growth promoters. Plants containing essential compounds can be a cost-effective means of improving efficiency of nutrient utilization and growth performance of animals. The medicinal properties of garlic may have beneficial effects on nutrient utilization and health of animals. However, very few studies have been reported whereby garlic has been fed to ruminants. Therefore, the present study was designed to investigate the effect of dietary inclusion of garlic (Allium sativum) on feed intake, growth performance and feed conversion efficiency in goat kids. Methods: Twelve kids of similar age were randomly allotted to two equal groups (n=6) on basis of body weight. All animals were maintained on common feeding regime consisting of required concentrate mixture and roughage as per requirement given by ICAR (2013). Kids in experimental group were supplemented with garlic @ 250 mg per kg body weight whereas; the control group was remaining unsupplemented. The study was conducted for 90 days. Animals were weighed fortnightly in the morning before offering feed and water. The data on growth rate in terms of body weight, average daily gain, feed intake and feed conversion efficiency were analysed as per standard procedures. Result: The results indicated that overall mean body weight and average dry matter intake were statistically (P greater than 0.05) similar in both the groups. No significant difference was observed in feed conversion efficiency between the treatment groups. The average daily gain was statistically similar in both the groups, but numerically 5.31 per cent increased ADG was observed in garlic fed group. From the results it can be deduced that the garlic supplementation improves average daily gain by 5.31%. However, it has no effect on feed intake and feed conversion efficiency of goat kids.
Response of IWM Strategies on Growth, Nodulation, Productivity and Profitability in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) under Haryana Conditions
Authors: Ahlawat Isha , . Todarmal , Bhardwaj Sumit , Bhardwaj K.K. , Dahiya Garima , . Abhishek , Rana Anjali
Published: October 2023

Background: This research aims to analyze the effects of IWM strategies on growth, nodulation and nutrient uptake in Trigonella foenum-graecum L. under Haryana conditions. Methods: Field experiments were conducted for two successive years with Trigonella foenum-graecum L. sown at Agronomy Research farm (29°10'N, 75°46'E), CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana during 2018-19 and 2019-20 to investigate the impact of factors on growth and economics of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Result: Among the integrated treatments, application of pendimethalin + imazethapyr (RM) at 1500 g ha-1 + one hoeing at 3-4 leaf stage recorded maximum nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium uptake by seed and haulm and was found to be at par with weed free check. PRE pendimethalin + imazethapyr (RM) at 1500 g ha-1 + one hoeing at 3-4 leaf stage provided highest net returns (Rs. 27,579 ha-1) and highest B: C (2.13) was observed in PRE pendimethalin + imazethapyr (RM) at 1500 g ha-1, respectively. This article aims to document the role of IWM and concludes that coupling pendimethalin and imazethapyr and supplementing them with one hand hoeing will provide effective weed management.
A Study on the Digital Trade Transaction Paradigm of Middle-Aged and Senior Citizens in Korea: The Mediating Effect of E-commerce Usage Level
Authors:   IAGBT, j j
Published: October 2023

Purpose - The paradigm of digital transactions is gradually changing as the elderly surfers are attracting attention as a new consumption group, but there is a lack of research on the relationship between digital transformation awareness, digital economic activity, and the mediating effect of e-commerce usage level among the elderly in Korea. The purpose of this study is to predict the change in the digital paradigm of the Middle-Aged and elderly in Korea, and to consider what efforts should be made by individuals, companies, and governments in the digital age.
Design/Methodology/Approach - A total of 2,300 questionnaire data from 547 individuals in their 50s, 957 in their 60s, and 796 in their 70s and above were collected from September to December of 2020 and analyzed using SPSS 29.0, and a mediation effect analysis was conducted using Process Macro Model 4 to test the mediating effect of e-commerce usage level.
Findings - First, it was analyzed that digital transformation awareness, social capital, and digital self-efficacy all have a positive effect on e-commerce usage level and life satisfaction. Second, social capital has no significant effect on digital economic activities. Third, e-commerce usage level plays a mediating role when digital transformation awareness and social capital affect life satisfaction.
Research Implications - The practical implications of this study are that digital transformation awareness, social capital, and digital self-efficacy can be further enhanced by increasing the level of e-commerce use by the elderly in real life, which will increase their digital economic activity and life satisfaction.
Current Status and Policy Direction of the Age-Friendly Industry in Korea
Authors:   IAGBT, j j
Published: October 2023

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to explore and analyze the current status of Korea’s age-friendly industry (AFI), which is attracting attention as a solution to various social and economic problems caused by aging, and to find policy directions for the future.
Design/Methodology/Approach - In order to understand the current status of the age-friendly industry in Korea, this study first investigated and analyzed nine industrial sectors classified by the government. It also looked at the current four major policies fostering this industry. Finally, based on the results of analysis, this study suggests future policy directions.
Findings - Korea’s age-friendly industry did not fully consider the characteristics and needs of the elderly, and neglected many fields other than care services. In addition, it was still difficult for consumers to access this industry, and practical experts were not effectly nurtured.
Research Implications - Based on the results of the analysis, this study identified the problems of the current age-friendly industry in Korea. and suggested the following four policy directions: (1) a broader analysis of the characteristics and needs of the elderly, (2) the expansion of customized consulting for the diversification and quality improvement of age-friendly industrial products, (3) active private participation to increase accessibility to consumers and expansion of promotion centered on residential areas in the region, and (4) the introduction of a more practical expert training system through non-degree programs.
Linking Supply Chain Alliance Orientation to Market Performance: Evidence from South Korean Firms
Authors:   IAGBT, j j , j j , j j , j j
Published: October 2023

Purpose - This research aims to provide a greater understanding of the constructs that aid in the mitigation of supply chain disruptions. Recent anomalies in the global supply chain have negatively influenced the performance of institutions throughout the globe. It is therefore advantageous to examine various antecedents of firm performance through the spectrum of supply chain management. To achieve this, an SOR framework was utilized for this study.
Design/Methodology/Approach - A hypothesized model was developed to examine the relationship between the study constructs. The sample for this research comprised of 200 South Korean firms. Data were analyzed using Smart PLS-SEM analysis. All the constructs were analyzed through a SOR framework.
Findings - Supply chain alliance orientation and supply chain resilience had a significantly positive effect on market performance. Likewise, it was found that supply chain dynamism encouraged supply chain alliance orientation in a supply chain. Further, the mediating effects of alliance orientation showed a positive effect on supply chain resilience and market performance. Similarly, supply chain resilience had a favorable mediating relationship between supply chain alliance orientation and market performance.
Research Implications - The SOR framework can be used as model for understanding organizational behavior in the context of supply chain management. Also, the study findings suggest the importance of developing alliances to strengthen organizational operations during periods of supply chain disruptions.
Oral vaccination of dogs against rabies - Recommendations for field application and integration into dog rabies control programmes
Authors:   WOAH,   FAO,   WHO
Published: October 2023

This technical report replaces or supersedes issue-related contents in previous WHO foundational documents on oral rabies vaccination (ORV) of dogs (see the Preamble). In contrast to the 2007 WHO recommendations [1], this report will shift focus from the development of suitable vaccines and baits for dogs towards providing guidance for practical implementation of ORV as a tool integrated into national strategies to control rabies in dog populations. This report therefore mainly addresses basic regulatory considerations for licensing and selection of appropriate oral vaccine candidates, logistics, distribution strategies in the field, communication, activities to be implemented in relation to ORV campaigns, and monitoring of campaigns. It should be emphasised that it is impossible to establish a universally valid and applicable blueprint for the integration of ORV into national strategies for the control of canine rabies. This is not least due to country-specific circumstances, including sociocultural aspects, epidemiological situation, local dog population structures, funding and available resources. Therefore, countries should use this guiding document to find their own strategic and practical approach.
BREAKING THE BARRIERS: AN ANALYSIS OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STRATEGIES IN THE GLOBAL AVIATION INDUSTRY
Authors: Kılıç Sena , Peksatıcı Yanıkoğlu Özge
Published: October 2023

Purpose – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) refers to efforts to promote the involvement of a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and expertise. Despite the growing importance of DEI in the aviation industry, there has been a lack of research exploring the DEI strategies of airlines. This study aims to examine the DEI strategies of the top 10 airlines in the world based on their official statements and reports. The study investigates the prioritization of DEI concerns by airlines and the types of DEI strategies commonly employed. Methodology – Data is gathered from the airlines' websites and reports, and each company's DEI scores are calculated. This study employes manual coding to analyze how airline’s view and prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as how they implement DEI practices. Findings – The study provides a better understanding of the current state of DEI practices in the aviation industry and identifies potential areas for improvement. Prioritizing DEI can positively affect the travel experience and attract customers who value DEI and sustainability. Embracing diversity can also lead to a more dynamic and productive workplace for airlines. Contribution – The findings will be valuable not only for the aviation industry but also for other industries. Also, this study will serve as a foundation for further research on DEI practices in the aviation industry. It provides a DEI management performance evaluation of airlines and offers recommendations for areas of improvement, helping airlines to create a more inclusive environment and benefiting the tourism industry as a whole.
THE LEVEL OF INTEGRATION OF CROATIAN PRODUCERS IN TOURISM CLUSTER
Authors: Mikulić Davor , Keček Damira , Fotova Čiković Katerina
Published: October 2023

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to analyze the level of integration of Croatian producers in tourism cluster. Study assessed the level of interconnection between cluster actors and investigate the connection of sectors which are directly included in the provision of goods and services to tourists and other economic units in Croatia. Methodology – In this research Structural Decomposition Analysis based on the Input-Output model is used. Structural Decomposition Analysis provides more in-depth insights into the level of integration of Croatian tourism cluster. The total economic effects assessed in two different periods are decomposed to the changes in the level and the structure of tourist’s expenditures and the effects of the changes in technological coefficients. Findings – Empirical results confirm hypothesis on the increasing importance of the tourism sector for the Croatian economy. Higher share of imported goods is found for certain inputs used by tourism sector in recent years which negatively affect the multiplication of positive economic effects to other domestic producers. Trends in the integration and factors behind those trends are identified. Contribution – Besides scientific community the results of the study could be of interest for policy makers and Croatian tourism associations because study estimate the effects of better coordination and integration among tourist companies and other domestic producers.
GEOHERITAGE PROMOTION TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: "KUČAJ-BELJANICA MOUNTAINS" NATIONAL PARK IN THE HOMOLJE AREA (EASTERN SERBIA)
Authors: Miljković Đurđa , Bjelajac Dajana
Published: October 2023

Purpose – One of the main aims of this research is to highlight those elements that favour certain geosites within the Kučaj-Beljanica Mountains National Park as particularly valuable and attractive phenomena of the overall geodiversity of this part of Eastern Serbia. Since geoheritage protects only authentic geosites, they must be adequately protected and rationally used. Such nature values should be appropriately promoted towards sustainable tourism and geotourism, which is one of the reasons for this research. Methodology – This paper presents a review of representative geosites within the Kučaj-Beljanica National Park in the Homolje area. Interpretation of geosites is based on scientific, aesthetic, touristic and other values that make them authentic and specific concerning others. These criteria of values are based on Vujičić et. al (2011) geosite assessment model (GAM). ArcGIS software was used as a basic method tool to present the research area. Findings – Geotourism aims to develop and spread public awareness of geosites that has scientific and cultural values and will be discussed possible solutions for developing this part of tourism. It will be analyzed what are the main issues of not recognizing the natural worth and how should they be better preserved and adequately used in the future. Contribution – The main task and contribution of this study are to indicate what can be done to adequately develop sustainable tourism on the natural phenomenon. In that way, this study will have an impact on public education and consciousness about the vulnerability and multiple significance of geoheritage as an essential component of the environment.
IS TOURISM DESTINATION MANAGEMENT IN SERBIA ALIGNED WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF SMART TOURIST DESTINATIONS?
Authors: Cimbaljević Marija , Pavluković Vanja , Pivac Tatjana , Kovačić Sanja
Published: October 2023

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to identify tourists' satisfaction with ICT performance in two tourist destinations in Serbia. In addition, one of the goals of the research is to determine the weaknesses and strengths of the tourist offer at the destinations, in order to choose an adequate tourism development strategy in the future to improve the competitiveness of the tourist offer in Serbia and possibly find patterns of development between different destinations. Methodology – Measuring the importance and satisfaction with the performance of smart technologies was carried out in two destinations, Novi Sad and Vrnjačka Banja (Serbia). IPA analysis was used to assess the importance and performance of 38 attributes related to ICT in the selected destinations. Exploratory factor analysis was used to identify groups of smart technologies that tourists consider when evaluating smart tourist destinations. Findings – When examining individual components, the ICT tourism offer in Novi Sad and Vrnjačka Banja are evaluated as fairly low. The results of the analysis showed that Novi Sad, is a more competitive destination than Vrnjačka Banja in terms of the deployment of smart technologies. Contribution – The analysis of weaknesses and strengths can be particularly insightful in revealing what is prioritized more and what is viewed as less crucially, for the overall experience and satisfaction of tourists in order to improve the tourist experience. The results of this research provide practical knowledge for DMOs and tourism companies, to understand the benefits of smart tourism as an important direction in improving the competitiveness of a tourist destination.
THE ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION IN MANAGING CHANGE: THE CASE FROM THE HOTEL INDUSTRY
Authors: Talaja Anita , Podrug Doris , Brešković Lucija
Published: October 2023

Purpose – The main research goal of this paper is to examine how organizational culture affects change management process through employee satisfaction. Organizational culture and employee satisfaction appear as important factors in a successful business because they lead to the satisfaction of the service user, which helps building quality relationships with customers. Methodology – In order to test the research hypotheses and analyze the connection between variables, a questionnaire was conducted among 49 employees of the Bluesun hotel in Dalmatia. The collected data was analyzed using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), while descriptive statistics were analyzed using SPSS. Findings – The results of PLS-SEM analysis confirmed that dynamic organizational culture has positive direct and indirect impact on change management, i.e., employee satisfaction partially mediates organizational culture-change management relationship. Contribution – Organizational culture, change management and employee satisfaction are crucial to an organization's competitiveness and survival in the market. One unique contribution is the proposed model that integrates mentioned variables with a particular focus on the mediating role of employee satisfaction in facilitating the positive effects of a dynamic and creative organizational culture in hotel industry. This work also aims to draw attention to the importance of organizational culture, its impact on each individual part of the organization and the necessity of constant adaptation to changes.
BE CAREFUL WITH THE ATTITUDE OF EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE INDUSTRY: ARE THEY AFFECTED BY TIPS AND TIPPING
Authors: Alang Wung Ernest , Tsafack Nanfosso Roger
Published: October 2023

Purpose – Little is known about tipping practices on the tip receiver side (employees of the service industry). This paper fills in this gap by investigating the attitudes of employees admits customers' tipping habits. Methodology – A face-to-face (F2F) self-administered questionnaire was used and a sample of 233 was retained and used for analysis. With a response rate 77.66% far above the required threshold of 60%. The Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) approach was used for analysis due to it aptness in revealing the contribution of a construct to a latent variable. Findings – Results show that; tips positively and statistically influence the job attitudes of servers, and the satisfaction of employees with management mechanisms of tips positively affects servers’ attitudes. Hence, both domestic and international tourists are better off whether they offer servers tips or not in the study context. Though tips positively influence the work attitudes of servers, it is important for consumers to understand that, they are not discriminated upon not tipping. Meanwhile, managers should not interfere in tip management, as servers prefer keeping all tips to themselves rather than sharing. Contribution – This paper contribute to the existing literature by not just investigating the effect of tipping phenomenon on servers’ attitudes but equally by analysing this social norm across several service occupations and accustom the tipping practice into an uncovered area in an attempt to give a clue of the effect of tips on server’s attitudes to practitioners and academicians.
Précocité, efficience et résilience des femelles allaitantes
Authors: MARTIN Pauline , TAUSSAT Sébastien , VINET Aurélie , LAUNAY Frédéric , DOZIAS Dominique , MAUPETIT David , VILLALBA Daniel , FRIGGENS Nicolas , RENAND Gilles
Published: October 2023

Dans un contexte économique et environnemental où l’élevage est de plus en plus questionné, la précocité, l’efficience alimentaire et la résilience sont devenus des points d’intérêt majeurs de par leur rôle potentiel pour améliorer l’efficience globale des élevages. Pour explorer ces caractères et les liens qui les unissent dans les systèmes allaitants, une expérimentation de grande envergure a été menée entre 2011 et 2021 sur 650 femelles charolaises. Cette expérimentation se découpait en trois périodes que les animaux effectuaient successivement : l’étude de la précocité sexuelle et de développement, l’étude de l’efficience alimentaire au travers de l’ingéré résiduel à deux ans, puis l’étude de la réponse à un challenge alimentaire (composé d’une phase de restriction et d’une phase de récupération) au cours de la lactation. Cet article regroupe l’ensemble des résultats obtenus. Si la précocité sexuelle définie par l’âge à la puberté est fortement liée à l’environnement (conduite, alimentation…) et notamment à la saison de naissance, l’héritabilité du caractère est néanmoins modérée (0,21 ± 0,08). Elle est également corrélée génétiquement avec un petit poids à la naissance et une forte croissance pré-sevrage. L’efficience alimentaire des animaux de deux ans est peu héritable (0,09 ± 0,08) mais corrélée favorablement avec la précocité. Face au challenge alimentaire, les vaches ont des réponses équilibrées entre perte de production laitière et mobilisation de réserves corporelles mais cette réponse moyenne de la race cache des disparités entre individus. Enfin, les génisses les plus efficientes présentaient des productions laitières amoindries une fois en lactation par rapport à leurs homologues inefficientes (jusqu’à − 0,7 kg de lait par jour en milieu de lactation soit environ 10 % de moins), ainsi que des retours en chaleurs plus long dans le cadre de la restriction alimentaire. Ces résultats promeuvent l’importance de considérer l’efficience sur le long terme en prenant en compte ses différentes composantes et de ne pas réaliser une sélection génétique sur une efficience alimentaire mesurée sur un moment court et unique pendant la phase de croissance.
Paramètres génétiques de l’efficience alimentaire et faisabilité d’une sélection en population bovine allaitante
Authors: Taussat Sébastien , Fossaert Clément , Cantalapiedra-Hijar Gonzalo , Griffon Laurent , Martin Pauline , Renand Gilles
Published: October 2023

La sélection génétique de l’efficience alimentaire est un outil pour améliorer la rentabilité des élevages allaitants. Jusqu’à présent, une évaluation génétique de ce caractère était réalisée en station de contrôle individuel (CI) à partir d’un aliment complet condensé, peu utilisé dans les élevages. L’objectif de cette étude est donc de vérifier si cette sélection est pertinente pour améliorer l’efficience alimentaire dans les élevages, dans un contexte où une même population allaitante doit être à la fois efficiente avec des animaux en croissance alimentés avec des rations fourragères ou des rations concentrées. Pour cela, les populations mâle et femelle du dispositif BEEFALIM 2020 ont été utilisées ainsi que la population de taureaux Charolais passés en stations de CI. Trois critères d’efficience alimentaire ont été utilisés : la consommation moyenne journalière résiduelle (CMJR), le gain moyen quotidien résiduel (GMQR) et le ratio d’efficience alimentaire (EA). Des estimations de paramètres génétiques ont été réalisées pour appréhender les relations génétiques de l’efficience alimentaire entre les populations étudiées. Concernant la voie mâle, une interaction génotype x milieu sur la CMJR existerait, qui pourrait donc entrainer un progrès génétique plus faible concernant la sélection de ce caractère. Il serait donc pertinent de phénotyper à partir de fourrage pour diminuer cette interaction. Concernant les génisses, la précision des estimations est limitée en raison du faible nombre de génisses phénotypées et du fait que celles-ci étaient phénotypées à l’âge de deux ans et avaient donc des croissances moindres et moins comparables aux mâles phénotypés plus jeunes.
Caractériser les déterminants physiologiques et génétiques de l’efficience alimentaire des bovins allaitants : le programme BEEFALIM 2020
Authors: TAUSSAT Sébastien , CANTALAPIEDRA-HIJAR Gonzalo , AGABRIEL Jacques , RENAND Gilles , BROUARD Sylvie , GRIFFON Laurent , MARTIN Pauline
Published: October 2023

Dans le contexte actuel de forts coûts des intrants alimentaires et d’impact des productions bovines sur le changement climatique, l’efficience alimentaire apparaît comme un levier d’action pour la durabilité économique et environnementale de l’élevage allaitant. De plus, la valorisation par les bovins d’aliments cellulosiques, non éligibles à l’alimentation humaine et favorisant un maintien des prairies et des services environnementaux associés, représente également un enjeu majeur, en particulier dans les régimes d’engraissement des jeunes bovins. Dans l’objectif d’étudier les déterminants, aussi bien physiologiques que génétiques, de l’efficience alimentaire des bovins allaitants tout en prenant en compte le fait que la filière allaitante repose sur différents types d’animaux (jeunes bovins à l’engraissement mais également mères allaitantes et génisses de renouvellement) et différents types d’alimentation, un vaste programme de recherche a été mené. Intitulé BEEFALIM 2020, celui-ci s’est étalé entre 2013 et 2021 et a permis la production de nombreuses connaissances scientifiques. Cet article introductif présente la structure et les objectifs de BEEFALIM 2020, décrit les dispositifs expérimentaux utilisés et reprend les principaux enseignements du programme en préambule aux trois articles scientifiques qui en rapportent les résultats dans le détail.