bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Right to good administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with focus on human rights
Authors: Vranješ Nevenko , Vlaški Bojan
Published: September 2023

Good administration, good government, and good governance are the latest institutes of the rule of law and the state of law. In order to set up an administration model which would, first of all, be dedicated to citizens and to meeting their needs, their status, and their state, the principles of good administration need to be not only accepted but also operationally transposed into the domestic political and legal system. It needs to be stressed that good administration is becoming the leading model in administrative activity of both international organisations and national administrative and legal systems. The scope of work is the right to good administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with focus on human rights. An overview of the operationalisation of principles of good administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina is provided in the second part of the paper, through the human rights perspective. The main hypothesis in the paper is that good administration contributes to the rights of citizens but is insufficiently operationalised in the domestic administrative and legal framework, and that there are major violations of the right of citizens to good administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Legal exegesis method, comparative and statistical methods are predominantly used in the paper.
A Study on the Contemporary Expression and Reinterpretation of Joseon White Porcelain
Authors:   Art·Design Research Institute of Kyung-Hee University, Choo Hyun Ju , Yeo Hwa Sun
Published: September 2023

Tradition and Joseon white porcelain are important topics in the contemporary ceramic art world. The movement to revive the Korean traditional white porcelain, which was almost cut off through Japanese colonial era and the Kore an War, began to be seen little by little after liberation, a nd has been in full swing since the 2000s and continues to this day. Tradition is not just an element to be reprod uced or inherited, but serves as a source of infinite inspiration and is the basis for the creation of contemporary ce ramic artists.
The purpose of this study is to examine the characteristic s of Joseon white porcelain and contemporary ceramic wo rks that reinterpreted it, and to seek the value and meani ng of Joseon white porcelain in the contemporary ceramic art world. Joseon white porcelain, which is considered the essence of Korean beauty and has aesthetic characteristics such as ‘naturalness’, ‘generosity’, and ‘simplicity’, is use d as a material to express the artist's formative language.
Contemporary ceramic works based on tradition reinterpret ed the same Joseon white porcelain, but by examining ho w each artist appears differently and with what creative i ntentions they were produced, we look back on the pheno menon and reason why many Joseon white porcelain are reinterpreted today.
Therefore, this study selects and analyzes artists who reint erpret Joseon white porcelain and considers its expressive characteristics by classifying them into three types: form, material, and decoration. As a result of the study, it was confirmed that decorative expressions were used the most among the three types of expressions.
Since the 2000s, it is meaningful in that it has been able to confirm the meaning, future development, scalability, a nd importance of Joseon white porcelain and tradition in the contemporary ceramic art world by comparing and an alyzing contemporary ceramic works and artists' creative i ntentions and expression techniques.
Analysis and Study of Animation Expression Techniques in Oriental Aesthetic Style: Focusing on  Directed by Isao Takahata
Authors:   Art·Design Research Institute of Kyung-Hee University, ZHANG YI RAN , Lee Tae Hoon
Published: September 2023

Isao Takahata is a notable Japanese animation director and founder of Ghibli Animation Studio. His works have a distinctive oriental aesthetic, and The Tale of Princess Kaguya is considered one of his most famous works. The purpose of this research is to provide a deeper insight into Isao Takahata's unique animation style and the cultural background behind it.
The main objective of this research is to analyze the animation expression techniques in depth, focusing on Isao Takahata's The Tale of Princess Kaguya, and to draw future implications for the development of the animated film industry. The results of the study show that director Isao Tagahata's work reflects his deep cultural background along with his unique personal aesthetic. In particular, it was found that his animations emphasize ethnic identity along with personal style identity. These findings provide animation directors and producers with deeper insights into the importance of a director's personal style and ethnic culture, and can serve as important indicators for the future development of the animation industry.
Ato, luta e potência na clínica e na política
Authors: Rauter Cristina Mair Barros
Published: September 2023

Uma reflexão sobre o ato nos campos da clínica e da política a partir da filosofia de Spinoza, partindo da ideia de que ato e pensamento são indissociáveis. Acreditamos que a partir de Spinoza é possível trabalhar simultaneamente nesses dois campos, utilizando as concepções de indivíduo multiplamente composto, razão e direito tanto para pensarmos o indivíduo estritamente considerado, habitando por partes contrárias, quanto os grupos, as instituições, e a vida coletiva. Estabelecendo ressonâncias entre Spinoza, Winnicott e Reich, abordamos a questão da agressividade na clínica enquanto o que permite repelir o que diminui nossa potência, trazendo para clínica o horizonte do conflito e da guerra. Abordamos também o trabalho da imaginação na superação dos afetos tristes, permitindo a afirmação da potência. Chegamos a alguns apontamentos sobre o trabalho clínico no campo da violência de estado e do racismo, o que possibilita pensar as relações entre clínica e militância. Considerando simultaneamente elementos da Ética, e do Tratado Político, chegamos finalmente a fazer aproximações entre o terceiro gênero do conhecimento e o agir humano que nos levarão a uma concepção na qual as “lutas do desejo” são nelas mesmas ilimitadas e eternas.
A ampliação da potência da multidão nos coletivos de trabalho: um diálogo entre a filosofia spinozista e a clínica da atividade
Authors: Araujo da Silva Marianna , Osório da Silva Claudia
Published: September 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo trazer algumas pistas de como a metodologia da clínica da atividade, ao intervir nas situações de trabalho, aciona a potência da multidão nos coletivos de trabalho e amplia os recursos para a ação dos trabalhadores no trabalho e na vida, possibilitando uma maior autonomia.
Editorial - Psicologia Spinozista II
Authors: Cristina Rauter André Martins &
Published: September 2023

Editorial - Psicologia Spinozista II
Active Learning Impact in Lecture Delivery in The Software Patterns Course
Authors: Ljubisavljevic Dragica , Bačić Milica , Vlajić Siniša
Published: September 2023

This paper provides an analysis of the process of lecture delivery in the Software Patterns course at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Belgrade. The content of the course and the manner of knowledge transfer to students are described in detail. In order to improve the process of delivering lectures at this course, three types of research were conducted among students. At the end of the paper, the results and conclusions of the research are presented.
Role of the National Land Agency in Settlement of Land Boundary Disputes in Jayapura City
Authors: Palenewen James Yoseph
Published: September 2023

The important role of the National Land Agency in resolving land boundary disputes in Jayapura City cannot be ignored. Many problems arise from land disputes due to the non-implementation of the Delimitation Contradictory Principle, namely the principle relating to the measurement and determination of land boundaries by the BPN. The aim is to find out the application of the Delimitation Contradictory Principle at the Jayapura City Land Office and also to find out the settlement of land disputes due to the non-applicability of the Delimitation Contradictory Principle at the Jayapura City Land Office. The method used in this research is normative and empirical law seen from the applicable laws and regulations and the reality that occurs in the field. The findings of this study indicate that the application of the Delimitation Contradictory Principle at the Jayapura City Land Office is actually according to procedure. However, there are internal problems with the old maps which have been lost and damaged, so there is often overlapping of plots of land. Apart from that, the absence of bordering parties in the field also often occurs, so that BPN must entrust the measuring drawing filling sheet. This causes the application of the Delimitation Contradictory Principle to not run properly, and land disputes cannot be resolved properly. To overcome this, BPN facilitates mediation for the disputing parties so that they do not proceed to more serious problems and even lawsuits in court. if it has not been resolved, a team is formed to deal with it and find a solution so that the problems experienced by the parties do not need to go to court and all this is carried out according to the procedures in the applicable laws and regulations.
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE OPINIONS HELD BY CONSUMERS IN CHENNAI REGARDING VARIOUS TYPES OF SEAFOOD
Authors: Nagajothi Dr. V. , Sarkar Dr. Soumyabrata , Iswarya K.S. , Srinidhi T. , Bevan J. Kendanic
Published: September 2023

A research study undertaken to examine the consumer impression of seafood in Chennai, India. The objective of the study was to investigate the various elements that impact customer preferences, attitudes, and purchasing behaviors in relation to fish goods. Chennai, situated along the southern coastline of India, exhibits a significant cultural and economic association with seafood owing to its close proximity to the Bay of Bengal. The comprehension of customer views within this particular environment holds significant importance for the fish business, sustainability initiatives, and consumer well-being.

The research utilized a hybrid methodology, integrating both qualitative and quantitative research techniques. The collection of qualitative data involved conducting in-depth interviews and focus group discussions in order to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying attitudes, cultural influences, and beliefs that influence consumers' decision-making processes around seafood consumption. Structured surveys were employed to collect quantitative data from a varied sample of Chennai inhabitants, enabling the statistical analysis of preferences and consumption trends.
Macro destrezas en lengua y Literatura: guía metodológica para su desarrollo
Authors: Cortes Cusme Jimena Rocío , Cano de la Cruz José Carlos , Cano de la Cruz Yullio
Published: September 2023

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo: proponer una guía metodológica para el fortalecimiento de las macro destrezas de Lengua y Literatura en estudiantes de tercer grado de Educación General Básica paralelo A de la unidad educativa Raúl González Astudillo, en la ciudad de Santo Domingo. Se propuso una metodología basada en un enfoque cuantitativo, con un alcance descriptivo y un diseño transversal. La población de estudio se constituyó de 60 estudiantes de tercer grado de Educación General Básica (EGB) y la muestra de tipo intencional, no probabilística se conformó de 27 estudiantes tercer grado de EGB paralelo A. Las técnicas de recogida de datos fueron la prueba de base estructurada y la guía de observación para evaluar el nivel de aprendizaje de las macro destrezas de Lengua y Literatura. Para organizar e interpretar la información obtenida con los instrumentos se propuso como técnica al análisis estadístico. En los resultados, se determinó que la macro destreza escuchar es la dimensión con mayores dificultades a diferencia de las de hablar, leer y escribir. De este modo, la guía metodológica es una propuesta pedagógica que atiende a las necesidades identificadas, para el fortalecimiento del aprendizaje del área de Lengua y Literatura.
Impacto de las tic como estrategia didáctica aplicada al área de Matemáticas: antes y después de la intervención
Authors: Obaco Soto Edgar Efraín , Quishpe Morales Luis Eduardo , Ramírez Calderón Gloria Raquel , Cano de la Cruz Yullio
Published: September 2023

Se analizó las TIC como estrategia didáctica aplicada al área de Matemáticas. Con el objetivo de mejorar el rendimiento académico en dicha asignatura. El estudio tuvo un enfoque cuantitativo, diseño cuasi-experimental y el tipo de investigación explicativa. La población constó de 152 estudiantes de cuatro paralelos A-B-C-D del 9no Año de Educación General Básica, la muestra se constituyó por 30 estudiantes del paralelo A. Se aplicó un pretest y un postest que permitieron medir el antes y después de la intervención. Se registró un nivel bajo de rendimiento académico en Matemáticas; un progreso gradual en el logro de los aprendizajes requeridos al aplicar las TIC (Desmos, GeoGebra y Descartes); y el impacto de la propuesta fue significativo especialmente en los bloques curriculares: algebra y funciones y; estadística y probabilidad. En conclusión, las TIC, como estrategia didáctica mejoran el rendimiento académico en el área de Matemáticas.
Revenue Allocation and the Development of Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State
Authors:   Sure Foundation Polytechnic, Ikot Akai, Ukanafun, Sabbath Etim ThankGod
Published: September 2023

This research was carried out to examine revenue allocation and the development of Ukanafun, the Local Government area of Akwa Ibom State. The study was motivated by persistent crises in the fiscal relations among the three tiers of government in Nigeria, being that the Federal and State governments have exploited and stifled the effective performance of the local governments. Among others, the subsidiary objective was to examine the relationship between revenue allocation and the infrastructural development of Ukanafun local government Areas of Akwa Ibom State. The theoretical framework adopted in this work was the structural-functional theory, while data were gathered through qualitative and descriptive methods. Data gathered were analyzed through the use of content analysis. The major findings of the study revealed that that the total sum of N3,759,132,819.36 was allocated to Ukanafun L.G.A. from 2021 to 2023, while the local government council undertook about 6 infrastructure/healthcare-related projects in two and a half years. The study recommended, among others, that section 162 (6) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria should be amended to cancel the State/Local joint account which will ensure financial autonomy for the councils. The Nigerian Financial Intelligence unit should be used effectively to address financial crime and to deter public officers from corrupt practices in the Ukanafun Local government area of Akwa Ibom State.
Investor profiles
Authors: Simms Kathryn
Published: September 2023

Women in the United States face numerous financial challenges: They typically earn less than men do; they have greater probabilities of living in poverty; and they need substantial retirement funds, given their average longevity. Consequently, a comprehensive understanding of how women use investment advice to remedy these challenges is vital. However, the literature is largely mute on this issue. This study helps to fill this gap in the literature by evaluating two profiles of female investors through cluster analysis and logistic regression conducted on a large, nationally representative database collected recently. Predictors of seeking investment advice vary considerably across profiles.
Financial adviser background checks
Authors: Balasubramnian Bhanu , Brisker Eric R. , Gradisher Suzanne
Published: September 2023

Using the 2009 National Financial Capability Survey, we identify demographic characteristics associated with financial adviser users who conduct adviser background checks and/or consider more than one adviser before making a choice, and if these activities improve their trust in financial advisers. We find that very few financial adviser users check backgrounds, but there is a positive relationship between adviser background checks and trust levels. Overall, these findings indicate that having a reliable background check system in place, allowing financial consumers to conduct adviser background checks in an easy and efficient manner, will help improve trust in financial advisers.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Learning Cycle 7E Terhadap Hasil Belajar Kognitif Fisika Siswa Kelas X SMAN 3 Rambah Hilir
Authors: Rohani Siti , Hatika Rindi Genesa , Rita Silvia
Published: September 2023

This study examines the influence of the Learning Cycle 7E instructional model on the cognitive learning outcomes of Physics students in Class X of SMAN 3 Rambah Hilir. This research is a pre-experimental study with a quantitative descriptive approach using a One-Group Pretest-Posttest design. The study was conducted in Class X-2 of SMAN 3 Rambah Hilir, focusing on temperature and heat during April in the even semester of the academic year 2014/2015. The sample consisted of 22 students from Class X-2 of SMAN 3 Rambah Hilir, selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument was a Physics learning outcomes test. Based on the data obtained from the pretest and posttest, where the students' pretest average score was 40.3, and the posttest average score was 82.4, the magnitude of the influence on students' cognitive learning outcomes in Physics was assessed using the N-gain test, which fell within the high criteria with an average N-gain value of 0.70. The impact of the Learning Cycle 7E instructional model was observed through the achievement of learning objectives. Before the treatment, only 2 out of 15 learning objectives were achieved by students, with a classical mastery level of 13.3%. However, after applying the Learning Cycle 7E instructional model, 13 out of 15 learning objectives were achieved, with a classical mastery level of 86.7%. This result indicates a significant influence of the Learning Cycle 7E instructional model. Based on the research findings, there is an influence on students' cognitive learning outcomes in Physics when using the Learning Cycle 7E instructional model.
Pengembangan lembar aktivitas siswa (LAS) berbasis penemuan terbimbing pada materi lingkaran untuk kelas VIII SMP
Authors: Harahap Yulia Ulfa , Isharyadi Ratri , Arcat
Published: September 2023

This study used the guided discovery learning model to (1) determine students' mathematics learning outcomes in class VIII probability material at SMP Negeri Wonggeduku. (2) to determine the effectiveness of the guided discovery learning model on students' mathematics learning outcomes in class VIII opportunity materials at SMP Negeri Wonggeduku. The type of research used is a quasi-experimental or (quasi-experimental) research design with a nonequivalent posttest-only control group design. The number of samples in the study was 50, divided into 25 samples for the experimental class and 25 for the control class. The sampling technique is random sampling. The data collection technique is a written test. There are two data analysis techniques, namely descriptive analysis and inferential analysis. The descriptive analysis results showed that the experimental class's average learning outcomes, with a value of 70,83, were higher than the control class, with a value of 63,06. In contrast, the results of the inferential analysis obtained the value of t count = 2,178 > tel 1,677. So, the research test shows that ho is rejected, H0 is rejected, and H1 is accepted. Namely, the average mathematics learning outcomes of students who receive guided discovery learning models are more effective than students who receive conventional learning.
Pengembangan Lembar Aktivitas Siswa (LAS) Berbasis Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Pada Materi Prisma dan Limas untuk Kelas VIII Sekolah Menengah Pertama
Authors: Nefianti Nadia , Isharyadi Ratri , Afri Lusi Eka
Published: September 2023

This study aims to produce valid Student Activity Sheets (LAS) in mathematics based on Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) for prisms and pyramids. The research adopts a Research and Development approach consisting of three stages: defining (define), designing (design), and developing (develop). The instrument used in this study is a validation questionnaire. Through validity testing conducted with two validators and several revisions and improvements, the average score of the LAS validation results was 3.64, categorized as highly valid. Thus, the LAS developed with the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach in this study has a very good level of validity. This research contributes significantly to developing and improving mathematics learning in the classroom. CTL-based SAS for prisms and pyramids is expected to enhance students' interest and understanding of mathematical concepts contextually, enabling them to relate their learning to everyday life situations. Moreover, the LAS development method used in this study can also be adapted to produce CTL-based student worksheets for other mathematical topics.
Studi meta-analisis implementasi model pembelajaran inkuiri untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa
Authors: Sembadha Rinomulat , Gunawan Iwan , Budilestari Puji
Published: September 2023

This study addressed the problem that the amount of further study made to see the correlation between inquiry learning and mathematical problem solving more thoroughly was barely minimum. Therefore, the researcher used meta-analysis, which analyzed this cause from a general point of view and three partial points of view; grade, location, and field of study. The population of this study was all the pedagogic publications which included inquiry learning as an independent variable and mathematical problem solving as a dependent variable in the span of 2015-2020. The researcher found 14 articles from several portals, but only seven meet the requirements for calculating the effect size. The result showed that the average effect size could be interpreted as the medium. From a partial point of view, grade VIII had a better effect size, cities in which students scored better on national mathematic assessments had a tendency for better effect size, and Algebra was the field of study with a better effect size.
Rancang bangun miniatur kereta elektromagnetik sebagai media untuk menjelaskan konsep listrik magnet berbasis laboratorium mini
Authors: Winarti Septi , Sohibun  , Mardiansyah Dedi
Published: September 2023

This study aims to design an electromagnetic train learning media based on a mini-laboratory and test the feasibility of this media in explaining the concept of magnetic electricity in the subtopic of electromagnetic induction. This research is an engineering study. The design of this device consists of three main components: a neodymium magnet 12x5 mm, a non-insulated enamel copper wire 1 mm, and a 1.2 V eneloop battery. The device's validity was assessed in terms of content, media, and device feasibility, which was evaluated by two lecturers, three teachers, and two colleagues using a questionnaire distribution technique. The data analysis technique used in this research is the descriptive analysis technique. Based on the questionnaire results from the experts, an average score of 88.46% was obtained for all assessment aspects, indicating a "very good" rating. Thus, the electromagnetic train media is suitable as a physics learning media to explain the concept of magnetic electricity based on a mini laboratory.
Kontribusi kemampuan pemahaman konsep dan rasa percaya diri terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas X SMK Plus Kemilau Bangsa Batam
Authors: Aswandi  , Hasibuan Nailul Himmi , Gusmania Yesi
Published: September 2023

Low learning outcomes are indicated due to students' need for more understanding of concepts and their lack of self-confidence. The study aims to determine the combined contribution of the ability to comprehend concepts and self-confidence to the mathematics learning outcomes of 10th-grade students at SMK Plus Kemilau Bangsa Batam. The research design is correlational. The study population consists of a total of 82 students in the 10th grade at SMK Plus Kemilau Bangsa Batam. The sample for this study was taken using simple random sampling technique with the Slovin formula, resulting in 68 students. The instruments used were an essay test consisting of 8 questions and a questionnaire with 30 statements that have been validated and tested for reliability. The data analysis techniques employed were simple linear regression and multiple linear regression. The research findings indicate: (1) the ability to comprehend concepts contributes to mathematics learning outcomes with a coefficient of determination of 9.5%. (2) There is a contribution of self-confidence to mathematics learning outcomes with a coefficient of determination of 8.5%. (3) There is a combined contribution of the ability to comprehend concepts and self-confidence to mathematics learning outcomes with a coefficient of determination of 14.5%, and the regression equation is Y = 3.318 + 0.397X1 + 0.246X2.
Analisis kemampuan berpikir kreatif matematis siswa pada materi peluang kelas XI IPA 1 SMAN 1 Bangun Purba
Authors: Citra Yulia , Isharyadi Ratri , Deswita Hera
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyze the influence of the application of problem-based learning models on students' mathematical problem-solving abilities based on the research results. The method used is a meta-analysis by analyzing the research results in articles published nationally relating to applying problem-based learning models to increase students' problem-solving skills at the high school level. The samples analyzed were thirteen articles from nationally published journals published in the 2015-2020 range at the junior and senior high school levels, which discussed increasing students' mathematical problem-solving abilities. The instrument is a coding sheet or coding data that filters data and journal information. Based on the overall effect size analysis results, it is obtained that the average effect size value is in a large category. The findings from the analysis also prove that the problem-based learning model for mathematical problem-solving abilities is influential and effective in terms of educational level, subject matter and learning media used. The result shows that in this study, the problem-based learning model is more effectively used in improving mathematical problem-solving skills than conventional learning models.
Analisis persepsi siswa SMK Teladan Batam terhadap pembelajaran matematika di masa pandemi covid 19 ditinjau dari gaya belajar
Authors: Dian Romika , Agustyaningrum Nina , Hanggara Yudhi
Published: September 2023

This research aims to explore students' perceptions at SMK Teladan Batam regarding mathematics education during the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on the differences in individual learning styles. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with the research subjects consisting of 35 students from class XI TEI. Data analysis is conducted using the Miles Huberman method. The research instruments include a learning style questionnaire comprising 24 statements and a perception questionnaire comprising 20 statements. These instruments have been tested for validity and reliability (r = 0.733), and their results are reinforced through interviews. The obtained data are analyzed descriptively, with students' perceptions divided into three indicators: acceptance, understanding, and assessment, while learning styles are categorized into three parts: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. The research findings indicate that out of the 35 students, 19 have a visual learning style with a highly positive category, with a percentage of acceptance at 71.93%, understanding at 78.29%, and assessment at 75.49%. 13 students have an auditory learning style, with a percentage of acceptance at 72.44%, understanding at 75.64%, and assessment at 72.36%. Meanwhile, three students have a kinesthetic learning style, with a percentage of acceptance in learning at 72.22%, understanding at 75%, and assessment at 78.13%, all of which fall under the high category.
Research on the impact of cultural differences in the workplace between China and Japan
Authors: GU Yiyuan
Published: September 2023

Cultural differences generally refer to differences that arise due to regional similarities and differences or the unique cultures of people in different places. Such differences can be beneficial to a certain extent, but at the same time they can also be fraught with dangers and challenges. With the globalisation of the economy, more and more people have the opportunity to work in multinational companies or in cross-cultural teams, which provides more opportunities for people in the workplace to learn and grow, and increases their competitiveness and market value, but it can also affect the efficiency and effectiveness of communication, cooperation, decision-making and innovation. In order to explore this, the GLOBAL project was chosen as an entry point to analyse workplace behaviour in China and Japan, exploring the difficulties and ways of coping with cultural differences in the Chinese and Japanese workplace, based on the dimensions of contextual culture and event perceptions respectively.
Premises and barriers associated with cross-border cooperation - evidence from border regions of Poland
Authors: Raczyk Andrzej , Dołzbłasz Sylwia
Published: September 2023

The aim of the work detailed here has been to identify the most important premises upon which cross-border cooperation can be established, the conditions for its further continuation or lack of continuation; and the key barriers to and benefits from the cooperation in question. Also examined was the intensity of cooperation in the periods before, during and after the implementation of individual cross-border cooperation projects – the aim being to assess the extent to which joint projects generate mutual relations of greater intensity. Analysis drew on a questionnaire survey run among all organisations involved in the implementation of Poland’s EU-funded cross-border cooperation projects in the 2007–2020 period.
Bridging the regulatory gaps created by Smart and Connected technologies in South Africa
Authors: Botes M , Townsend B
Published: September 2023

The prevalence of technology-embedded products, services, and cities, described colloquially as ‘smart’ technologies and ‘smart’ cities, has seen a spate of unprecedented growth in recent years. South Africa (SA) has not been left behind, with smartphones, smart watches, and smart voice-controlled virtual personal assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa now frequently used. But while these technologies hold great promise to revolutionise homes, offices and cities, their adoption poses challenges to individual and collective interests and wellbeing. After demonstrating the legal and ethical difficulties brought about by the introduction of these technologies, this article explores whether SA legislation is sufficiently robust to address these challenges. While the current legislative landscape addresses certain crucial difficulties – such as the safeguarding of personal data by the Protection of Personal Information Act No. 4 of 2013 (‘POPIA’) – it is suggested that the position regulating other aspects of smart technology adoption is, in large part, fragmented and ill-equipped to deal with some of the more pressing legal and ethical questions. Our contention is that, not dissimilar to the issues arising from artificial intelligence-based technological adoption, the extant legislative and regulatory frameworks do not go far enough in addressing the many concerns emerging from recent novel technological design, development, and deployment. Not only do smart technologies give rise to unique challenges, so does their deployment within the Global South and in South Africa, in particular. We suggest that appropriate and effective regulatory reform measures be undertaken in SA to provide better ethical guidance and policy prescriptions buttressed by rigorous regulatory oversight.
PRAVO NA SLOBODU IZRAŽAVANJA – IZVORI, TEORIJA I PRAKSA
Authors: NOVAKOVIĆ Filip , ČIČIĆ Marija
Published: September 2023

Pravo na slobodu izražavanja i na slobodu mišljenja, kao i pri- manja i širenja ideja i obavještenja jedno je od fundamentalnih principa savre- menog demokratskog društva. Iako je pravo predviđeno nizom nacionalnih i međunarodnih dokumenata koja će autori rada sažeto analizirati, ovo pravo se može podvrgnuti određenim ograničenjima zarad zaštite drugih osnovnih načela našeg društva. Autori rada će, s tim u vezi, prikazati, pored izvora ovog prava, te-orijska, doktrinarna shvatanja, ali i praktična viđenja opsega, zaštite i organičenja prava na slobodu izražavanja.
Momentum-heat-mass transfer analogy in gas-solid packed bed at elevated temperatures
Authors: Pešić Radojica , Bošković-Vragolović Nevenka , Arsenijević Zorana , Tadić Goran , Kaluđerović Radoičić Tatjana
Published: September 2023

The experimental values of the friction factor (fp) at ambient and elevated temperatures as well as of the heat transfer coefficient (hp) were used to establish the analogy between momentum and heat transfer in gas-solid packed beds of monosized spherical glass particles, as jH=fp/22 or jHε=fp/50. Also, the Chilton-Colburn type of momentum-mass transfer analogy was confirmed. These findings are valid for the range of the modified Reynolds number Re’p≈20-130. The experiments related to fp were performed by measuring the pressure drop across the packed bed of particles (0.58, 0.92, 1.04, 1.20, 1.94, 2.98, 3.91, and 4.91 mm diameters) heated to the desired temperature by hot air (temperatures from 20ºC to 350ºC). The range of gas superficial velocity was from 0.05 to 0.99 m/s, and the bed porosities were from 0.357 to 0.430. The experiments related to hp were performed by recording the temperatures of the cold aluminium test spheres (6, 12, and 20 mm in diameter) with embedded K-type (Ni/Al) thermocouples, immersed into the hot packed bed of particles (1.20, 1.94, and 2.98 mm diameters at temperatures from 100 to 300ºC) until the thermal equilibrium was reached. The superficial gas velocity and bed porosity varied from 0.30 to 0.79 m/s and from 0.392 to 0.406, respectively. A new correlation for the prediction of the heat transfer factor has been proposed in the form jHε=0.30(Re’p)-0.30. The analogies defined in this way leave the possibility of determining the value of the heat and mass transfer coefficients on the basis of the value of the friction factor, which is more common in the literature.
Occupational Safety and Health Management at Alumina Ltd
Authors: Pavlović Dragana , Lazić Dragica , Kešelј Dragana , Petrović Zoran , Dragojlović Dragana , Vasilјević Nebojša
Published: September 2023

Occupational safety and health (OSH) is an integral part of the organization of work, and includes measures and means necessary to achieve safe working conditions. In terms of the current Law on Occupational Safety and Health of the Republic of Srpska, among other things, the employer is responsible for drafting the Risk Assessment Act. This paper presents a risk assessment for the position of Technological Equipment Operator. The risk assessment was performed, hazards were identified and measures to reduce them were proposed using the modified AUVA method. Jobs with risk rank I and II are considered jobs with acceptable or low risk, i.e. those including risk levels 1-5, and 6-9 respectively. Jobs with increased risk are jobs with a risk rating of medium, high and unacceptable - III, IV and V, i.e. encompassing risk levels 10-12, 15-16 and 20-25, respectively was estimated that the position of the technological equipment operator is a high-risk (IV) position, i.e. a position with difficult working conditions, and a risk of the loss of working ability or impairment of health.
EFFECT OF FORMULATION VARIABLES ON SENSORY QUALITY OF THERMO-REVERSIBLE FRUIT FILLING FOR FROZEN SEMI-FINISHED BAKERY PRODUCTS: MODELLING AND OPTIMIZATION
Authors: Grujić Slavica , Odžaković Božana , Atelj Goranka
Published: September 2023

Development of a food product requires integrated scientific and professional knowledge on the technological process, the final product and, the quality of the ingredients and their interaction. This research examined the effect of formulation variables on the sensory quality of a thermo-reversible sour cherry fruit filling, as well as the modelling and optimization of the variables for achieving the quality suitable for filling frozen semi-finished bakery products in industrial conditions. Each formulation for 15 model-samples was successively corrected, to achieve the appropriate sensory quality of the filling in finished products after baking. Their quality was evaluated by descriptive sensory and physico-chemical methods of analysis and compared. The basic formulation for the filling was defined after the successive production of 7 model-samples in laboratory conditions, their use in industrial conditions (puff pastry filling, shaping, quick freezing, storage for at least 24 hours at -18°C, baking and cooling to room temperature) and analysing their quality. Further formulation optimization included selecting: the type and amount of fruits (sour cherry, apple), food additives and cherry flavour for 8 new model-samples. The formulation and ingredients for the fruit filling production (30% sour cherry fruit, 30% apple puree, 58% sugar, 2% starch, 1% pectin, 0.03% firming agent E509, 0.03% acidity regulator E331, 0.025% cherry flavour) and quality parameters (dry matter 65%, acidity 0.85%, pH = 3.2-3.4) were defined. The fruit filling had appropriate sensory quality before and after baking of filled puff pastry: clear cherry-red colour, moderately firm consistency and stable volume, rich fruity aroma, and refreshing sweet-sour taste. The results also confirmed that the product was suitable for manual or machine filling of raw dough.
Implementation of the electrohydrodynamics’ perfect dielectric model in OpenFOAM
Authors: Bošković Stefan A. , Karač Aleksandar , Vrhovac Slobodan B. , Belić Aleksandar , Bugarski Branko
Published: September 2023

The electrohydrodynamics’ (EHD) perfect dielectric model was added into computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software OpenFOAM in order to improve its usability for the EHD field and specifically for the mentioned model. Based on the investigated literature, it can be said that this is the most complete implementatiton of the said model. Two sets of numerical simulations with two different fluids are presented and analyzed. One set is one-dimensional. The other set is with a drop of one fluid surrounded by other fluid. Oscillations can be observed with certain expressions or calculation strategies for the electrostrictive force, and used for disregarding them. Results that are closer to analytical predictions can be obtained by using appropriate expression for the dielectric force. The electrostrictive force was implemented not only for nonpolar, but also for polar fluids, and it is shown that it might significantly influence the drop deformation. Calculated and analytically predicted drop deformations were close or comparable even up to around 0.25, what is significantly higher and different from a previous study made by other authors. Different expressions for the electric permittivity and usage of limiters for volume fractions were investigated. Conclusions from this paper can be transferred to more complicated models.
The Government of the Russian Federation as an Object of Public Control: Constitutional and Legal Analysis
Authors: Goncharov Vitalii Viktorovich
Published: September 2023

Coverage of the problem. The constitutional principles of democracy and the participation of society in the management of state affairs need a system of legal guarantees, the most important of which is the institution of public control. This article is devoted to the constitutional and legal analysis of the Government of the Russian Federation as an object of public control. Materials and methods of research. The subject of the analysis is the relevant provisions of the legislation of the Russian Federation on the organization and activities of public control in relation to the activities, acts and decisions of the Government of the Russian Federation and the practice of their application. In this article, general and private scientific methods are used, in particular, dialectical, formal-legal, comparative-legal, interpretation of legal norms, historical-legal and a number of other methods. Results. The paper substantiates the role and place of the Government of the Russian Federation in the system of objects of public control. The article not only analyzes modern problems that hinder the organization and implementation of public control in relation to the above-mentioned object of public control, but also develops and justifies a system of measures to resolve them. Discussion. Further scientific reflection is needed on the development and implementation of new principles, forms, techniques, methods, types of public control measures that can be applied in its implementation in relation to the activities, acts and decisions of the Government of the Russian Federation.
The complexity of ensuring safety in inland waterway transport
Authors: Zajkova Svetlana Nikolaevna
Published: September 2023

Legal analysis of inland waterway transport security and transport safety is of theoretical and practical importance. The following issues are relevant: uniform interpretation of the terms used in the Russian legislation what concerns ensuring security, in general, and transport industry, in particular; systematizing multiple entities aimed at providing and participating in the protection and defence of river transport facilities and infrastructure; improving preventive mechanism of protection from unlawful interference acts. The growth of accident rate entails the need to refine the current administrative law mechanism. The research goal is an attempt to work out proposals aimed at improving protection effectiveness of river traffic of passengers and hazardous goods. The objectives of the research are to conduct a legal analysis of the legal framework designed to ensure the safety of inland waterways and transport safety on inland water transport; to systematize a variety of definitions used while regulating safety issues. Based on the analysis, the author singled out the following types of inland waterway transport security: navigation security, and security of inland waterways and their infrastructure. The fact there are no legal norms regulating transport security in the Inland Water Transport Code of the Russian Federation testifies to the lack of both comprehensive security and the stipulated legal mechanism that can be used to protect this type of transport from various types of threats, including acts of unlawful interference. In order to boost the security of vessels and river ports, the author suggests to add the transport security passport of a ship to the documented system of measures used to manage ship security; to review the mandatory requirements established to ensure the safety and transport security of vessels in order for such demands not to overlap and not to impose unreasonable burden on business entities; to compare control and supervision activities on inland water transport by objects of protection in terms of navigable hydraulic structures.
The Structure of the Children's Musical Narrative on the Example of V. Rebikov's Miniature "Lesson Preparation" Op. 37 No. 2
Authors: Shefova Elena Aleksandrovna
Published: September 2023

The subject of the study is the structure of children's musical narrative on the example of a miniature by a Russian composer, pianist, representative of musical modernism, musical reformer and writer Vladimir Ivanovich Rebikov (1866-1920) "Preparing a lesson" from the cycle "Pictures for Children" Op. 37. Narrative means the presence of a musical narrative structure, assuming the narrator's voice, plot, main character hero, chronotope. The analysis of these components will enable a comprehensive understanding of the concept of the composition. The aim of the work is to analyze the structure of the children's musical narrative through the prism of the perception and interpretation of musical text characteristic of the child's skills and abilities. The methods used in the work are : source studies, musical and stylistic analysis. The scientific novelty of the work consists in determining the features of the children's narrative in the musical art, lexical preferences defined by the children's picture of the world, which can include the character, title, remarks, design and musical "children's mistakes" expressed using syncopation, dynamics, fermated pauses, fermata, pedals, harmony, register and pitch; construction models of their description by referring to topos (figures); characteristics of the originality of the children's narrative in relation to piano performance. The results of the study reveal the specifics of the syntactic features of the children's narratives of Vladimir Rebikov's miniature and the representation of the viability of this phenomenon in the musical art.
Tax administration in a changed reality: how to involve taxpayers in the digital environment ?
Authors: Anisimova Anastasiia
Published: September 2023

At the present stage, the process of digitalization is making extensive changes in the lives of many people around the world. In this regard, a significant role in the development of digital processes in society is assigned to the state. The author of the article examines in detail such aspects of the topic as the development of tax administration in the context of the digitalization of the economy. The improvement of tax administration is presented in terms of supply from the tax authorities and demand from taxpayers for electronic tax services. The issue of voluntary compliance with tax laws, as well as existing barriers in the framework of digitalization in world and Russian practices, is touched upon. The main results of the study are: 1. Regions were identified where the population mainly uses traditional channels of communication with tax authorities and subjects of the Russian Federation, in which organizations are less involved in digital technologies for electronic document management. 2. Semantic analysis of message texts of one of the tax forums showed the most discussed topics (personal income tax and VAT) of taxpayers in the Internet environment. 3. The impact of digitalization of tax administration on the collection of tax payments to the budget system of the Russian Federation is shown. For large companies, the calculations did not reveal a difference in the two samples, while in the case of medium-sized organizations, there was a statistical effect. Medium-sized companies paid more taxes in 2019 than in 2018.