bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La ciencia ficción como espejo social ante el deterioro ambiental por contaminación
Authors:   , Gutiérrez Reséndiz Jesús Amaury
Published: September 2024

El planeta está sufriendo una grave ruptura entre el medio ambiente y la población humana. A pesar de las evidencias acerca de la contaminación ambiental, muchas personas son ignorantes en cómo diferentes de sus actividades diarias fomentan a esta ruptura y además las formas en que les afecta directamente. Es por eso que nuestro proyecto tiene como objetivo principal mejorar la relación entre la comunidad y la naturaleza mediante una visualización de los efectos de la contaminación, buscando así aumentar el compromiso y las acciones para la protección del ambiente natural. Con este enfoque se pretende no solo informar, sino aumentar la sensibilización de las personas al demostrar cómo la contaminación ambiental deteriora nuestros ecosistemas y afecta directamente nuestra calidad de vida. Ante este panorama, un proyecto audiovisual se convierte en nuestra herramienta no solo para entretener, sino también para mostrar aquellas consecuencias a las que nos enfrentaríamos si no somos capaces de detener el deterioro que creamos. Nuestra propuesta es “DÍA CERO”, un cortometraje de ciencia ficción que explora un futuro distópico donde los recursos naturales han sido devastados, las pocas cantidades en existencia son racionadas en un nivel crítico y la contaminación ha alcanzado niveles extremos; aunque también plantea la esperanza de que aún podemos actuar para evitar este destino. Nuestro cortometraje no solo busca captar la atención del espectador con una historia inmersiva, uno de sus objetivos principales es inspirar una reflexión acerca de nuestro presente. A través de un guion cuidadosamente construido, un protagonista creado para empatizar y un diseño visual que evoca el caos generado por el descuido humano, DÍA CERO es un proyecto que busca unir el entretenimiento con la reflexión ambiental.
Prognostic significance of electrophysiological study in drug-induced type-1 Brugada syndrome: a brief systematic review
Authors: Mascia Giuseppe , Brugada Josep , Barca Luca , Benenati Stefano , Della Bona Roberta , Scarà Antonio , Russo Vincenzo , Arbelo Elena , Di Donna Paolo , Porto Italo
Published: September 2024

Background

Risk stratification in drug-induced type-1 Brugada syndrome (BrS) patients is challenging. The role of electrophysiological study (EPS) is debated as the majority of drug-induced type-1 BrS patients would not be studied according to the latest recommendations.

Methods

A complete systematic literature search was performed to gauge the EPS role in this population. Three subgroups were defined: positive-EPS group, negative-EPS group, no-EPS group.

Results

Among 1318 drug-induced type-1 BrS patients, no significant difference in the incidence rate of arrhythmic events was observed between groups (I2 = 45%, P for subgroup difference = 0.10) during a mean follow-up of 5.1 years, also considering symptomatic status.

Conclusion

In long-term follow-up of drug-induced type-1 BrS patients, EPS does not seem to aid prognostic stratification.
Genetic variants in patients with recurrent pericarditis
Authors: Imazio Massimo , Faletra Flavio , Zucco Jessica , Mio Catia , Carraro Matteo , Gava Alberto Maria , De Biasio Marzia , Damante Giuseppe , Collini Valentino
Published: September 2024

Aims

Presence of family cases and multiple recurrences of pericarditis suggest the existence of a possible genetic background in at least 10% of cases. The aim of the present study is to describe the genetic landscape of a cohort of patients with multiple recurrences (at least two recurrences).

Methods

Retrospective cohort study of consecutive adult patients referred for at least two episodes of recurrences in a tertiary referral centre. Genetic testing was performed by whole exome sequencing (WES).

Results

Our cohort included 108 consecutive patients with recurrent pericarditis [median age 32 years, interquartile range (IQR) 18.5; 67.6% females, all Caucasian, idiopathic aetiology in 71.1%] with a median number of recurrences of 5 (IQR 2). Overall, 16 patients (14.8%) had variants in genes related to the inflammatory response. Eleven variants were located in genes already associated with recurrent pericarditis (NLRP3, TNFRSF1A and MEFV) and five in inflammation/immunodeficiency-related genes (IFIH1, NFKBIA, JAK1, NOD2 and ALPK1). Furthermore, we identified 10 patients with variants located in genes associated with conduction system-related diseases, and 22 variants in 21 patients with genes associated with heart structural-related diseases.

Conclusion

In this first observational study using WES to assess genetic variants in patients with multiple recurrences of pericarditis, about 15% of patients bore at least one variant that may be related to the disease. These findings highlight the importance of addressing the role of genetic predisposition in recurrent pericarditis. Moreover, 28.7% of patients carry variants in different cardiac genes, worthy of a deeper investigation.
Image-based ECG analyzing deep-learning algorithm to predict biological age and mortality risks: interethnic validation
Authors: Cho Youngjin , Kim Ji Soo , Kim Joonghee , Yoon Yeonyee E. , Jung Se Young
Published: September 2024

Background

Cardiovascular risk assessment is a critical component of healthcare, guiding preventive and therapeutic strategies. In this study, we developed and evaluated an image-based electrocardiogram (ECG) analyzing an artificial intelligence (AI) model that estimates biological age and mortality risk.

Methods

Using a dataset of 978 319 ECGs from 250 145 patients at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, we developed a deep-learning model utilizing printed 12-lead ECG images to estimate patients’ age (ECG-Age) and 1- and 5-year mortality risks. The model was validated externally using the CODE-15% dataset from Brazil.

Results

The ECG-Age showed a high correlation with chronological age in both the internal and external validation datasets (Pearson's R = 0.888 and 0.852, respectively). In the internal validation, the direct mortality risk prediction models showed area under the curves (AUCs) of 0.843 and 0.867 for 5- and 1-year all-cause mortality, respectively. For 5- and 1-year cardiovascular mortality, the AUCs were 0.920 and 0.916, respectively. In the CODE-15%, the mortality risk predictions showed AUCs of 0.818 and 0.836 for the prediction of 5- and 1-year all-cause mortality, respectively. Compared to the neutral Delta-Age (ECG-Age – chronological age) group, hazard ratios for deaths were 1.88 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.14–3.92], 2.12 (95% CI: 1.15–3.92), 4.46 (95% CI: 2.22–8.96) and 7.68 (95% CI: 3.32–17.76) for positive Delta-Age groups (5–10, 10–15, 15–20, >20), respectively.

Conclusion

An image-based AI-ECG model is a feasible tool for estimating biological age and assessing all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks, providing a practical approach for utilizing standardized ECG images in predicting long-term health outcomes.
Poverty Alleviation and Rural Revitalization Analysis
Authors: Qi Ning , Zerun Wang
Published: September 2024

China is transitioning between poverty alleviation strategies, with results yet to be fully tested. This paper analyzes 12 western provinces from 2013 to 2021, constructing an indicator system for effective connection based on achievement consolidation, expansion, and organic connection. Using the entropy weight method and coupling coordination degree model, it finds that effective connection levels improve yearly but vary regionally. High-effective connection provinces excel in organic connection, while low-effective connection provinces focus more on consolidation. Regional development, education, urbanization, and transportation positively impact effective connection, while land constraints hinder it.
Delaunay Triangulation in the Big Data Landscape: A Parallel Optimization Approach
Authors: Zhou Shuqiang , Wang Yankun
Published: September 2024

In the era of big data, from digital cities to digital earth, the exponential growth of spatial information due to the development of diverse data collection technologies has been a significant concern. Delaunay triangulation has garnered widespread attention and application in geomorphological analysis, topographic simulation, and cartographic synthesis due to its minimal data redundancy and excellent stability. However, as the application fields of Delaunay triangular mesh models continue to expand and application requirements deepen, especially with the urgent need to address real-time large-scale scene rendering and terrain visualization, the efficiency, accuracy, and stability of Delaunay triangulation meshes are increasingly demanded. This paper proposes a parallel optimization algorithm based on the insertion point method, following an analysis of the traditional insertion point method, and demonstrates its effectiveness through a series of experiments.
Mechanisms of Workplace Spirituality on Employee Innovative Performance
Authors: Ding Tianwei
Published: September 2024

In the context of the knowledge economy, innovation is the source of sustainable development of enterprises. Compared with traditional motivational factors, intrinsic spirituality attributes are more capable of driving employees to enhance innovation performance. The article introduces workplace spirituality into the field of innovation management, explores the mechanism of workplace spirituality on employees’ innovation performance, and constructs a theoretical model with thriving at work and role breadth self-efficacy as mediator variables and viewpoint selection as moderator variables. In this study, based on 522 valid questionnaires from 72 firms, the relationships of the variables in the theoretical framework were empirically examined using structural equation modeling. The test results showed that (1) workplace spirituality positively predicted employees’ innovative performance; (2) thriving at work and role breadth self-efficacy both partially mediated the relationship between workplace spirituality and innovative performance; and (3) perspective-taking played a significant positive moderating role in the relationships between thriving at work and innovative performance, and role breadth self-efficacy and innovative performance, and perspective-taking positively moderated the mediating effects of thriving at work and role breadth self-efficacy.
Control System Design for Accurate Operation of Auxiliary Excavator Clusters
Authors: Guo De-hua , Wang Xu-xin , Zhang Xu-xu , Duan Xiao-feng
Published: September 2024

In recent years, with advancements in machine control automation and intelligent systems, both domestic and international research has increasingly focused on the automation and semi-automation of excavator control. This study introduces an auxiliary control system for excavator fleets, which utilizes sensor and wireless communication technologies. The research investigates the excavation errors that arise when operators rely on personal vision and experience in complex working environments, as well as the challenges of managing large fleets of excavators. By assisting operators in controlling the excavators, the system significantly reduces the operator’s experience requirements and work intensity and provides higher precision, consistency, and efficiency for excavation equipment. This method not only further improves the operating efficiency and excavation accuracy, but also saves the overall construction cost and improves the sustainability of the project.
Methodological approaches to the assessment of innovation activity
Authors: NESTEROV Vladimir N. , SUNGATULLINA Liliya B.
Published: September 2024

Subject. This article examines the essence and content of such concepts as innovation, innovative activity of an industrial enterprise, its key elements and methodological approaches to their assessment.
Objectives. The article aims to develop methodological approaches to the assessment of innovative activity of an enterprise on the basis of a system of indicators that comprehensively characterize innovative activity, innovative potential, as well as the effectiveness and efficiency of innovative activity.
Methods. For the study, we used analysis and synthesis, a systems approach, indicative design of the analyzed processes, and the methods of detailing and logical generalization.
Results. The article presents the author-developed methodological approaches to the comprehensive assessment of innovation activity on the basis of a system of indicators that can help quantitatively and qualitatively assess the innovation potential, trace its changes, innovative activity of the enterprise, outline the areas for improving innovation activity in order to increase the competitiveness and financial stability of the enterprise. The article also proposes a system of indicators for assessing the innovative activity of the enterprise as a whole, the research and development sector, and it recommends indicators of the impact of the results of innovation activity on the enterprise's economy, and for assessing the effectiveness of innovative projects.
Conclusions and Relevance. The proposed methodology for assessing innovation activity based on a system of qualitative and quantitative indicators can help better understand innovation processes and related activities and the results obtained, as well as make optimal management decisions, identify and eliminate bottlenecks, find ways of innovative development and thereby increase the competitiveness of Russian enterprises and domestic products. The results of the study can be used in assessing the innovative activity, innovative potential of enterprises, the effectiveness and efficiency of the innovation process, in making optimal management decisions on strategic planning and making managerial decisions in the field of improving the innovation process, in the selection of the most effective innovative projects.
Registrars as institutions for ensuring the development of the real sector of macroeconomics
Authors: ALEKHIN Andrei Yu. , CHUVELEVA Elena A.
Published: September 2024

Subject. This article discusses the importance of diversified institutions of the financial system, linking the functionalities of the financial and real sectors of macroeconomics.
Objectives. The article aims to substantiate the need for such institutions to recognize professional participants of the securities market engaged in maintaining registers of securities holders (registrars), and formulate proposals that contribute to the qualitative disclosure of the potential of registrars in this capacity.
Methods. For the study, we used the methods of systems and logical analyses, and the tabulation procedure.
Results. The article presents the author-developed proposals aimed at the implementation and development of the potential of registrars as diversified institutions of the financial system, capable of ensuring the development of equity investment as a factor of qualitative and quantitative growth of the real sector of the macro-economy.
Conclusions and Relevance. The arguments set forth in the article regarding the need to create an institution of insurance for direct investments of citizens in the creation of new and the development of existing joint-stock companies, the need to provide individuals with the right to register on the websites of investment platforms as persons attracting investments, and other formulated proposals will form the basis for creating norms that contribute to the development of the functionality of registrars, including registrars that are operators of investment platforms, and the realization of their potential as an effective diversified institution of the financial market. The presented proposals may be in demand in the future work of the Bank of Russia, as well as in the work of all interested specialists and scientists aimed at improving the efficiency of the financial sector.
Relationship between return on invested capital and market value of oil and gas companies
Authors: KHORIN Aleksandr N. , UL'YANOVA Natal'ya V. , POTAPOV Dmitrii A.
Published: September 2024

Subject. The article addresses approaches and methods to calculate the rate of return (profitability) on invested capital of oil and gas companies based on financial statements, taking into account the stock market conditions.
Objectives. The study aims at reconciliation (elimination of gaps) of market value indicators and financial indicators of oil and gas companies, using the economic value added model.
Methods. We apply methods of forecasting, financial and factor analysis, and statistical methods on the basis of financial statements figures of the studied companies.
Results. We analyzed the dynamics of profitability indicators and cost of invested capital for oil and gas companies in comparison with their market capitalization for 2015–2022, identified key factors influencing changes in ROIC, offered an adjusted approach to calculating the indicator, including the initial cost of invested capital. We tested the methodology and provided explanation of its practical significance, using the case of historical financial data and market capitalization of ExxonMobil.
Conclusions. The study enabled to confirm the hypothesis that it is necessary to calculate the cost of fixed assets by the amount of total actual investments, net of accumulated revaluations to calculate the return on invested capital. In the numerator of the formula for this indicator, it is advisable to use profit before interest expenses, depreciation, income tax, and exploration, less investments to maintain current assets, and in the denominator – invested capital net of cash, current and non-current non-debt liabilities.
Innovative potential of business environment development in the virtual market at the digitalization stage
Authors: AZARYAN Elena M. , BESSARABOV Vladislav O. , MELENT'EVA Oksana V.
Published: September 2024

Subject. The article discusses the innovation potential of business environment development.
Objectives. The aim is to explore the innovative capacity of business environment development in the virtual market at the stage of digitalization.
Methods. The study employs research methods, like comparative, dialectical cognition, scientific abstraction, morphological analysis, synthesis, and theoretical generalization.
Results. We systematized preferential characteristics of the virtual market, which consist in large-scale opportunities for promoting marketing innovations in the market of goods and services. The paper defines the role of the virtual market, foundations of the formation of business environment, characterizes innovations of virtual markets, considers the main aspects of digitalization of virtual markets, strategies for innovative development, technologies for the development of innovative capacity of business environment in the virtual market.
Conclusions. The digitalization of virtual markets changes the way of doing business, delivering products, and interacting with customers. It requires companies to be flexible, able to adapt quickly to new technologies, and remain competitive. Depending on the degree of readiness, companies need to create and implement various strategies that include transferring customers to the digital space, as well as digital transformation strategies.
Analysis of the capacity of industry-specific education in Russia and the potential for competitive scaling of digital education provider's sales to foreign markets
Authors: GRAFOVA Tat'yana O. , MEDVEDKINA Evgeniya A. , SOKOLOVA Irina I.
Published: September 2024

Subject. This article analyzes the capacity of industry-specific online education in the field of transport and logistics and the potential for scaling sales to foreign markets.
Objectives. The article aims to analyze the capacity of industry-specific online education in the field of transport and logistics and the potential for scaling sales to foreign markets in Asia and the Middle East.
Methods. For the study, we used the general scientific research methods.
Results. The article presents the results of an analysis of the capacity of industry-specific online education in the field of transport and logistics, the numerical assessment of which helped calculate potential sales within the framework of relevant assumptions and hypotheses, as well as the potential for scaling sales to foreign markets in Asia and the Middle East, taking into account the unit economics and restrictions on the profitability of sales of an educational provider in new locations.
Assessing the impact of environmental component on the development of Russian banks applying ESG policy
Authors: VIKTOROVA Natal'ya G. , GOLUBEVA Valeriya A.
Published: September 2024

Subject. The article discusses operations of steadily developing Russian banks in the context of environmental component.
Objectives. The aim is to identify patterns in functioning of Russian banks, applying ESG policy in their activities, under the influence of environmental factors, to improve the management of their development.
Methods. The study employs regression analysis. We selected 26 Russian banks based on ESG ratings, formed an empirical base for 2011–2020 from open sources (financial and economic indicators and macro-level indicators characterizing the environmental impact by the activities of economic entities), built a linear regression model in MS Excel.
Results. The constructed regression model helped reveal that the indicator “Recycling and disposal of production and consumption waste in the Russian Federation” has a significant positive impact on the pretax profit of banks applying ESG policy. However, a negative trend in the impact of banks on the environment was identified in terms of connection between the resulting indicator and the indicator “Primary energy intensity level”. This suggests that the internal capacity of banks to implement the environmental component is not sufficiently developed and used.
Conclusions. The findings can be used both at the macro and micro level when generating the strategy and tactics for ESG banking development. The offered regression modeling technique can be used to analyze the role of environmental component in the activities of banks in other countries, which implement ESG policy.
Evolution of the financial market: Concepts and mechanisms
Authors: KLYUCHNIKOV Igor' K. , ZATEVAKHINA Anna V. , KLYUCHNIKOV Oleg I.
Published: September 2024

Subject. The article deals with the transformation of basic trading procedures, mechanisms, and conceptual justifications of the financial market.
Objectives. Our aim is to substantiate the genesis of the basic concepts of financial markets and trading practices.
Methods. The study employs the evolutionary analysis of both the financial market and the main approaches to its explanation. We assess changes in market processes through structural analysis and identification of drivers, and the logic of ongoing transformations.
Results. We underpinned the possibilities and limitations of using traditional financial structures to analyze modern processes associated with the development of algorithmic market procedures. Determining the logic of transitions of conceptual justifications of the financial market, trading practices and technological changes as a single process made it possible to open new research space to study algorithmic-computational transformations of the financial market and the performative function of finance.
Conclusions. Analysis of the genesis of the main financial hypotheses and the influence of financial models and structures on the market and its organization enables to conclude about strengthening the performative properties of finance.
Financial stability of companies and its relationship with corporate sustainability
Authors: RUMYANTSEVA Anna Yu. , TARUT'KO Ol'ga A.
Published: September 2024

Subject. This article explores the mutual influence of financial stability and sustainable development at the micro level.
Objectives. The article aims to reveal the relationship between corporate sustainability and financial stability, and formalize the system of interrelated factors affecting these categories.
Methods. For the study, we used general scientific methods, as well as the methods of logical, retrospective, comparative, and structural analyses.
Results. Based on the analysis of the trends in the formation of multipolarity in the modern world, the article identifies the barriers created on the way to sustainable business development. It also represents a formalized system of interrelated factors of the categories Financial Stability and Corporate Sustainability, which includes groups of various factors.
Conclusions and Relevance. The formalized system of factors of the categories under study clearly reflects the relationship between the financial stability of companies and the level of their corporate sustainability. The proposed system of factors provides an understanding of the groups of mutually influencing factors and will help in future research on this basis to form a system of indicators aimed at assessing the level of mutual influence of the categories Financial Stability and Corporate Sustainability. The study contributes to the development of theoretical provisions and methodologies for assessing corporate sustainability. The results can be used in the development of internal standards of organizations in terms of assessing the level of corporate sustainability.
The state of domestic agriculture: The Mari El Republic case
Authors: SMIRNOV Anatolii A. , MALYSHEV Igor' O.
Published: September 2024

Subject. The article considers actual problems of agriculture in the Russian Federation on the Mari El Republic case.
Objectives. The purpose is to identify and assess the condition of agriculture in the Mari El Republic to identify current problems.
Methods. The study employs various research methods, like synthesis, analysis, comparison, induction, and deduction.
Results. We investigated the key problems of agriculture, like aging infrastructure, the outflow of population from rural areas to cities, a decrease in the number of investments, a shortage of personnel, and others. Furthermore, we examined modern ways of support: financing, subsidies, support for entrepreneurs, improving access to medical and educational services. The paper considers the main theoretical features in the field of economics and agriculture, analyzes statistical material presented by Rosstat.
Conclusions. The study suggests specific qualitative measures, i.e. the development of agricultural entrepreneurs’ culture, increased subsidies, improving the agricultural education, R&D, and innovation in this industry.
Assessing the financial independence of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation
Authors: SHAVALEEVA Chulpan M.
Published: September 2024

Subject. The article discusses the financial independence of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
Objectives. The aim is to improve the methodology for assessing financial independence of constituent entities of the Russian Federation and its testing on the example of constituent entities of the Russian Federation included in the Volga Federal District.
Methods. The study employs analytical, statistical, and comparative methods to analyze data on budget execution of constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
Results. Based on the developed methodology, I assessed financial independence of constituent entities of the Russian Federation. It enabled to determine the dynamics and degree of differentiation of the level of financial independence of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in 2020–2022.
Conclusions. The offered methodology can be used to assess the financial condition of public legal entities to make informed management decisions.
A critical analysis of government grants accounting approaches. Part 1
Authors: AKSENT'EV Andrei A.
Published: September 2024

Subject. This article discusses the theoretical, historical and methodological particularities of State assistance accounting, including the socio-economic relations that have developed between companies, developers of accounting standards and the academic community.
Objectives. The article aims to critically characterize approaches to State assistance accounting, show the theoretical inconsistency of the International Financial Reporting Standard (IAS) 20 – Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance, and choose the most appropriate method that corresponds to the guideline scientific concepts.
Methods. The research is speculative. For the study, I used the dialectical method of scientific knowledge, the method of collecting theoretical and regulatory information, the method of formalization, as well as analysis, synthesis, observation, and comparison.
Results. The scientific novelty lies in the generalization and characterization of five approaches to the accounting for State assistance. The article substantiates that State assistance should be recognized as part of liabilities if and only if there are current and/or future conditions that impose obligations on the organization to receive State assistance, otherwise it should be recognized exclusively as part of equity. It is found that the background of these standards in the area of accounting for State assistance is the result of lobbying companies to increase net income.
Conclusions and Relevance. The results of the study call into question the acceptability of the theoretical foundation of IAS 20. The results of the study are primarily intended for the accounting scientific community and developers of accounting standards.
ESG transformation of water supply and sewerage enterprises in the Russian Federation to achieve sustainable development goals
Authors: FURTATOVA Alina S.
Published: September 2024

Subject. This article discusses the issues of modernization of water supply and sewerage systems, housing and communal services as a whole, and the problem of rational use of water resources.
Objectives. The article aims to determine areas for the development of water supply and wastewater disposal organizations, and develop mechanisms to reduce the negative impact of industry enterprises on the environment.
Methods. For the study, I used the general scientific research methods.
Results. The article finds that the key task of the industry is to reduce the depreciation of fixed assets. It is necessary to reduce water consumption and losses in production processes and during transportation.
Conclusions. The introduction of green technologies will help increase the investment attractiveness of the industry. The Government of the Russian Federation considers water supply and wastewater disposal as a priority sector that ensure the country's sustainable development.
A study into the nature of business acceleration services as a public sector: Assessment and recommendations
Authors: GOLOVINA Alla N. , CHERNAVSKIKH Ekaterina N.
Published: September 2024

Subject. This article deals with the issues of development of entrepreneurship and job creation in the regions of Russia.
Objectives. The article aims to assess the demand for and quality of acceleration programmes implemented in the regions of Russia.
Methods. For the study, we used systems, statistical, and content analyses, and the case study method.
Results. The article finds that there are three acceleration services that are the most common in the regions of Russia, namely, training, mentors' assistance, and evaluation, verification, and the idea and product examination. The article presents an author-developed and tested methodological approach, which can help identify the completeness and quality of acceleration services. As well, the article presents certain recommendations for the acceleration system's development in the regions of Russia.
Conclusions. The practical use of the study results may contribute to the acceleration of the entrepreneurship development in Russia.
Assessing the capabilities of the "Jobs Russia" web portal in solving the problems of analyzing green employment in the labor market
Authors: YASHALOVA Natal'ya N. , NENAST'EV Nikita A.
Published: September 2024

Subject. This article examines the demand for professions related to the green economy.
Objectives. The article aims to assess the various tools offered for searching in electronic systems for information about job vacancies involving participation in solving environmental problems.
Methods. For the study, I used a comparative analysis.
Results. The article finds that the electronic portal Jobs Russia is ahead of competitors in terms of the number and variety of additional services for finding environmentally oriented companies.
Conclusions. An important advantage of the Jobs Russia portal is the reliability of the information posted, confirmed by the competent authorities.
Improving State policy in the field of alternative energy
Authors: MALASHENKOV Boris M. , LENKOV Il'ya N. , AMBARTSUMOV Semen K.
Published: September 2024

Subject. This article discusses the features of the development of alternative energy in Russia.
Objectives. The article aims to summarize the foreign practices of implementing government policy in the field of alternative energy.
Methods. For the study, we used systematization and generalization.
Results. The article shows that in Russia, programmes of government support for alternative energy are aimed at attracting private investment and improving the efficiency of resource use. The main problems are related to the legal regulation and assessment of the efficiency of alternative energy sources.
Conclusions. Programmes aimed at enhancing the attractiveness of alternative energy for the end consumer, as well as projects for the development of single large projects that can be scaled up over time, are the most relevant for Russia.
Public Accounting Firm's Quality Control Standard In Risk-Based Perspective: Is It Important?
Authors: Siahaan Antoni , Rien Agustin Fadjarenie  , Irwansyah  , Desak Nyoman Sri Werastuti
Published: September 2024

Pandemic Covid 19 has impacted every business operation worldwide and increased business risk. Auditors' responsibility to provide audit quality has become more prevalent. This study aims to get empirical evidence of auditor experience, auditor industry specialisation, and audit risk on audit quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research methods used quantitative with a survey approach; data gathered by a survey of Auditor. The result finds that during turbulent economic situations, the need for auditor experience and auditor's industry specialists has increased to mitigate the audit risk. Auditor experience and auditor industry specialists were needed to promote audit quality with low audit risk. The study has proved that auditor experience, industry specialisation, and audit risk impact audit quality. Assessing the auditor and public accounting firm using quality control standards from risk-based perspectives is urgently required. Other studies may investigate the issues using qualitative methods to get a deeper understanding.
Zrównoważony rozwój w branży kosmetycznej: świadomość i praktyki gabinetów kosmetycznych w Tarnowie
Authors: Kwiek Magdalena
Published: September 2024

Celem badań było pokazanie, w jaki sposób gabinety kosmetyczne w Tarnowie wdrażają zasady zrównoważonego rozwoju, a także przedstawienie preferencji oraz świadomości właścicieli i pracowników gabinetów na temat produktów ekologicznych. Badania przeprowadzono za pomocą ankiety online, która została wysłana do ponad 110 punktów usługowych reprezentujących branżę beauty w Tarnowie. Ponad 50% respondentów słyszało o ideach zrównoważonego rozwoju, ale zaledwie 7% znało jego zasady realizowane w branży beauty. W większości badanych gabinetów stosuje się kosmetyki ekologiczne ze względu na oczekiwania klientów. Jako główne przeszkody w wykorzystywaniu tych kosmetyków wskazano wyższe koszty zakupu oraz utrudniony dostęp do dobrej jakości kosmetyków organicznych. W ponad połowie gabinetów kosmetycznych podejmuje się kroki zmierzające do zmniejszenia produkcji plastiku, a także zużycia energii elektrycznej i wody. Należy więc uznać, że gabinety kosmetyczne w Tarnowie wdrażają zasady zrównoważonego rozwoju, jednak wysokie koszty i ograniczona dostępność ekologicznych produktów stanowią istotne ograniczenie w ich realizacji. Większość właścicieli i pracowników salonów jest świadoma znaczenia tych zasad i podejmuje działania zmierzające do ochrony środowiska. Mimo to wciąż istnieje potrzeba edukacji i wsparcia w zakresie dostępności oraz przystępniejszych cen kosmetyków ekologicznych.
Location patterns and factors of Polish makerspaces
Authors: Kapustka Karolina
Published: September 2024

Makerspaces (MS) represent a type of new working space (NWS), a subject addressed by numerous researchers. Nevertheless, among the abundance of publications on NWS, only a limited number discuss the detailed distribution of MS and address the significant issue of their location factors. This article aims to supplement these research gaps based on the example of Polish makerspaces, through a comprehensive database of Polish NWS and spatial analysis conducted through GIS systems. According to the results, there is a predominance of MS in the main metropolitan centers, alongside a rising significance in peripheral areas while a co‑occurrence of MS with other institutions focusing on innovation, creativity and education is recorded. It is also pointed out that location factors related to transportation are mainly found in large urban centers, but not noticeable elsewhere. Through the use of in‑depth interviews, the author points to the significant relevance of social factors in the MS creation phase, together with accessibility and infrastructure‑related factors. In addition, crucial components impacting on MS establishment include the engagement of MS members, municipal support, location and the characteristics of the MS environment. Lastly, the validity of the rules and regulations of organizations supporting the creation of MS are outlined.
How the Linguistic Characteristics of a Brand Name can Affect its Luxury Appeal
Authors: Pathak Abhishek , Calvert Gemma A. , Lim Elison A.C.
Published: September 2024

This paper investigates how different phonetic structures used in brand names affect their luxurious appeal. Specifically, it was hypothesized that the phonetic structures within luxury brand names are distinct from those of basic brand names and that these distinctions help to maintain the perception of exclusivity associated with luxury brands in consumers' minds. The hypothesis was tested using two studies involving both explicit and implicit methods. The results indicate that luxury and basic brand names differ in their use of distinct phonetic features and that these phonetic characteristics can be formally identified. Furthermore, when the different phonetic patterns associated with luxury and basic brands were used to create novel, hypothetical brand names in each category, respondents were able to successfully classify them as luxury or basic brands, including at an implicit level. In sum, the paper reveals how sound symbolism operates at a phonetic level in the context of brand names and implicitly influences the way in which consumers perceive a brand's apparent premium or basic status.
Labelling and Direction of Slider Questions
Authors: Liu Mingnan
Published: September 2024

Using a web survey experiment, this study examines measurement comparability between two radio button questions (fully labelled and endpoint labelled) with slider questions. The slider question is unique to web surveys, displaying a horizontal or vertical line with a bar on the line. Respondents need to click and drag the bar to the desired position on the line in order to register their answers. The study described in this paper found that mean scores, break-off rates, time to complete, reliability and respondents' evaluations are similar across question types, but that the item non-response rate for slider questions is significantly higher than for the radio buttons. In a second experiment, the direction of slider (positive-negative vs negative-positive) is compared. With few exceptions, all measures, including the mean scores, break-off rates, item non-response rates, time to complete, reliability and respondents' evaluations are similar between the two directions. The implications and limitations of this study are also discussed.
Investigation of The Effect of Smoking on Eating Behaviors and Body Mass Index in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Canbolat Eren , Asil Esma
Published: September 2024

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of smoking on eating behaviors and body mass index in Turkey, which is one of the countries where smoking is common in the world and also has the highest number of obesity cases in Europe.
Material and Methods: This study was carried out with the participation of 336 adult individuals. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated using the body weight and height declared by the participants, and the eating behaviors of the participants were determined by the Attitude Scale for Healthy Nutrition (ASHN) and their eating behavior was determined by the Dutch Eating Behavior Scale (DEBQ).
Results: It was determined that 33.3% of the individuals participating in the study used to smoke. It was concluded that smokers thought that they took less food with diet, they had fewer meals during the day, they consumed more tea/coffee, and their restrictive and emotional eating scores were lower (p
"Both My Body and My Spirit are Incomplete": Care Needs and Difficulties Experienced by Patients with Amputation
Authors: Gündüz Emine Selda , Durmaz Melike , Aydın Bahattin Kerem
Published: September 2024

Introduction: It is frequently performed for reasons such as amputation, circulatory system problems, accidents, cancers, infections and surgical interventions due to congenital anomalies, and it affects individuals psychosocially. This research was conducted to better understand individuals' amputation experiences and care needs.
Methods: Descriptive phenomenological type research, one of the qualitative research designs, was conducted with 13 participants between November 2023 and January 2024.
Results: 10 of the participants are male, 9 are married, 11 do not use prosthesis, and the average age is 54.4. Six themes were obtained in the thematic analysis: "Physical effects", "Socioeconomic effects", "Adaptation and coping", "Emotional effects", Amputation perception" and "Prosthesis Perception". Most of the participants are dependent in their daily living activities. Post-amputation body image impact, emotional difficulties such as loss and helplessness, and feelings of social isolation and dependency have affected many people. Participants frequently emphasized the importance of support systems such as family and healthcare professionals. In particular, receiving support from family members played an important role in the adaptation process of individuals after amputation. Almost all of the participants perceived amputation negatively. However, it was noted that participants using prosthesis used more positive expressions. Many of the participants talked about their desire to use a prosthesis and their hope that the prosthesis would have a positive impact on their lives.
Conclusion: Amputation is an important surgery performed due to acute or chronic health problems and affects individuals biopsychosocially. Perioperative preparation and care processes and support systems have a great impact on individuals' ability to adapt to living with an amputated limb. The application of prostheses that make life easier for individuals, gaining new skills and the rehabilitation process are other factors that will facilitate adaptation.
The Effects of Summer on Body Composition, Perceived Stress Level and Body Awareness of Young Women and Men: A University Example
Authors: Yılmazer Kayatekin Ayşe Zeynep , Bodur Furkan , Babaoğlu Esra , Özer Cenk Murat
Published: September 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of summer on body composition, perceived stress and body awareness in young female and male university students.
Methods: A total of 130 students (77 females, 53 males) aged between 18 and 26 years without any health complaints participated in the study. Body composition, stress level, body awareness and physical activity level of the participants were evaluated before the summer season in May-June and after the summer season in September-October. Bioelectrical impedance analysis, perceived stress scale, body awareness questionnaire and international physical activity scale were used for these assessments, respectively.
Results: Statistical analysis revealed a statistically significant decrease in perceived stress, basal metabolic rate and cellular mass analyses in both sexes when the values before and after the summer season were compared (p
Tip 2 Diyabetli Hastalarda SGLT2 İnhibitörlerinin Hematolojik Parametreler Üzerindeki Etkileri: Retrospektif Bir Çalışma
Authors: Karagün Baris , Bakıner Okan Sefa
Published: September 2024

Amaç: SGLT2 (Sodyum-Glukoz Kotransporter 2) inhibitörleri, tip 2 diyabetes mellitus (DM) hastalarında kardiyovasküler olayları azaltmada ve böbrek sonuçlarını iyileştirmede önemli faydalar göstermiştir. Ancak, bu ilaçların hematopoez üzerindeki etkileri tam olarak anlaşılmamıştır. Bu çalışma, SGLT2 inhibitörlerinin tip 2 DM hastalarındaki hematokrit, eritrosit sayısı düzeyleri ve çeşitli hematolojik parametreler üzerindeki etkilerini araştırmayı amaçladı.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmaya SGLT2 inhibitörleri kullanan toplam 116 tip 2 DM hastası dahil edilmiştir. Demografik ve klinik özellikler ile laboratuvar parametreleri, başlangıçta ve kontrol muayenelerinde toplanmıştır. Hastalar, aldıkları spesifik SGLT2 inhibitörüne (dapagliflozin veya empagliflozin) göre gruplandırılmış ve başlangıç ile kontrol değerleri arasında karşılaştırmalar yapılmıştır.

Sonuçlar: Çalışma, SGLT2 inhibitörleri kullanan hastalar arasında hematokrit ve eritrosit sayısı düzeylerinde başlangıç değerlerine kıyasla anlamlı bir artış olduğunu buldu (p=0.002; p
PERCEPÇÃO DE ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS ACERCA DAS AÇÕES REGULATÓRIAS DOS NUTRIENTES NO SISTEMA IMUNE
Authors: Pires Edina da Conceição Rodrigues , Bastos Regina Lopes da Silva , Maurício Silvia Fernandes
Published: September 2024

O sistema imunológico é formado por um conjunto de células que protege o organismo contra patógenos e outros agentes estranhos. A imunidade pode atuar de maneira correta e eficaz, entretanto é necessário o consumo adequado de alimentos que têm como função fortalecer e regular o sistema imunológico. Dessa forma, questiona-se: qual o conhecimento dos estudantes universitários de uma faculdade em Sete Lagoas/MG acerca dos alimentos, fontes de vitaminas A, C, D, zinco, glutamina e ômega-3, como nutrientes reguladores na manutenção do sistema imune? Trata-se de um estudo de natureza descritiva e exploratória, por meio de uma pesquisa de campo, realizada com 50 acadêmicos matriculados em uma faculdade localizada em Sete Lagoas/MG. Dos entrevistados, a maioria reconheceu os grupos de alimentos que possuíam os nutrientes estudados: vitamina A (76%), vitamina C e D (70%), zinco (52%), glutamina e ômega-3 (76%). Os resultados evidenciaram que a maioria dos estudantes universitários (84%) apresentou conhecimento acerca da relação entre os nutrientes e suas ações regulatórias no sistema imune. Conclui-se que é importante a pesquisa de temáticas como esta, no sentido de informar e conscientizar os indivíduos sobre os benefícios da ingestão de vitaminas e minerais e sua relação com a manutenção do sistema imune, a fim de influenciar em melhores escolhas alimentares.