bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANÁLISIS ESTRUCTURAL DEL SISTEMA AGROFORESTAL EN LA FINCA MAGALLANES DEL SITIO CAÑA BRAVA, PAJÁN, MANABÍ, ECUADOR
Authors: Cabrera Verdesoto César Alberto , Alcívar Cobeña Mileidy Rachel , Estévez Valdés Ignacio , Pardo Reyes Paola Stefania , Cali Ligua Valeria Lissette
Published: January 2025

El análisis estructural del sistema agroforestal en la finca "Magallanes", ubicada en Caña Brava, Paján, Manabí, Ecuador, se llevó a cabo con el objetivo de evaluar la diversidad y la estructura de las especies arbóreas presentes. Se establecieron siete parcelas de 20 x 25 metros en un área total de 7 hectáreas donde se identificaron 17 especies pertenecientes a 11 familias botánicas, con un total de 43 individuos, la investigación reveló que la mayoría de los árboles eran jóvenes con predominancia en la clase III de altura y la clase I en diámetro. Las especies más relevantes desde un punto de vista ecológico fueron Inga spectabilis, Cordia alliodora y Pseudosamanea guachapele, mientras que especies como Annona muricata, Citrus sinensis   Bixa orellana mostraron menor presencia. Los índices de diversidad calculados, como Shannon-Weaver, Simpson, y Margalef, indicaron una diversidad media a alta en el sitio estudiado. La metodología incluyó un inventario forestal que consideró el diámetro a la altura del pecho (DAP) y la altura total de cada especie. Se utilizó un diseño aleatorio para las parcelas, georreferenciadas con GPS, y se aplicaron fórmulas para calcular la abundancia, dominancia y frecuencia relativa de las especies. El Índice de Valor de Importancia Ecológica (IVIE) fue fundamental para evaluar el papel ecológico de cada especie en el ecosistema. Este estudio subraya la importancia de los sistemas agroforestales no solo para la producción agrícola sino también para la conservación del suelo y la biodiversidad destacando la necesidad de prácticas sostenibles que integren tanto especies forestales como frutales para garantizar la viabilidad económica y ecológica a largo plazo.
IMPORTANCIA DEL USO DE UN CÓDIGO DE ÉTICA Y MORAL PARA LA REHABILITACIÓN DE PERSONAS PRIVADAS DE LA LIBERTAD
Authors: Caminos Manjarrez Walter Geovanny , Montesdeoca Coronel Lizbeth Alexandra
Published: January 2025

En los últimos años el sistema penitenciario de Ecuador ha enfrentado graves problemas como el hacinamiento, la falta de recursos la corrupción interna y la ineficacia de los programas de rehabilitación lo que afecta tanto a los internos como a la sociedad ya que el sistema no cumple adecuadamente su objetivo de reintegración, la escasez de personal capacitado y recursos limita las actividades rehabilitadoras, educativas y recreativas esenciales para el desarrollo de los reclusos, la sobrepoblación carcelaria genera un ambiente de violencia y descontrol mientras que la corrupción interna impide el uso eficiente de los recursos y socava la confianza en el sistema penitenciario, ante estos desafíos se propone la implementación de un Código de Ética y Moral que fomente la transparencia la responsabilidad y el respeto dentro de los centros penitenciarios lo que ayudaría a erradicar la corrupción y a promover un trato digno hacia los internos, un enfoque ético en la gestión permitiría optimizar los recursos, mejorar los programas de rehabilitación y garantizar la efectividad de la reintegración social de los reclusos para lograr estos objetivos es esencial aumentar la inversión en infraestructura, fortalecer la capacitación del personal y destinar más recursos a los centros penitenciarios con una gestión más eficiente se mejorarían las condiciones de vida de los internos reduciendo la violencia y favoreciendo su reintegración lo que contribuiría a una sociedad más segura y justa, disminuyendo la reincidencia delictiva y mejorando la convivencia social.
EVALUACIÓN DEL IMPACTO DE LA PAPAINA EN LA CALIDAD SENSORIAL DE CARNE DE RES
Authors: Cortez Espinoza Andrea Cristina , Jaramillo Ortega Elvis Gabriel , Robalino Ortiz Jeniffer Marcela
Published: January 2025

La papaya (Carica papaya) es una fruta tropical que contiene la enzima papaína, la cual ha demostrado tener propiedades ablandadoras de la carne. Este compuesto ha despertado interés por su uso como ablandador de carne en la industria alimentaria debido a su importancia nutricional para la carne de vacuno. Este artículo de revisión se centra en el uso de la papaína como ablandador de carne y estudia sus efectos sobre la calidad de la carne. Varios estudios científicos y observaciones han demostrado que la papaína ha demostrado ser eficaz para reducir el peso de la carne y aumentar la grasa de la carne y la masa muscular. Además, los estudios han demostrado que la administración tópica, ya sea como adobo o como aplicación, no es adecuada por razones sensoriales como el sabor y la textura de la apariencia física, lo que requiere la aceptación del consumidor. Por lo tanto, la papaína exhibe un alto grado de resistencia a la tracción y mejora las propiedades adhesivas de varios biomateriales. Se ha descubierto que su uso tiene un gran potencial para mejorar la calidad de la carne sin comprometer las propiedades de la misma.
Myoxocephalus scorpius – liver nematodes and diet (pilot studies from Polish waters)
Authors: Nadolna-Ałtyn Katarzyna , Pawlak Joanna , Kuciński Marcin
Published: January 2025

Research on the parasitology of the shorthorn sculpin (Myoxocephalus scorpius) from the Baltic Sea is presently limited. As a predatory fish, the species primarily acquire nematode parasites through the ingestion of infected prey. The main objectives of the current study were to (1) evaluate the presence of nematodes in the livers of shorthorn sculpin from the southern Baltic Sea and (2) investigate the dietary composition of this species. Accordingly, 32 fish from the
north-western Polish waters of the Baltic Sea (ICES rectangle 39G6) were caught in November 2020 and subjected to standard ichthyological analyses. Moreover, liver samples were dissected from each fish and frozen for further parasitological investigation. The presence of the parasites was detected in 5 of the 32 analyzed livers, with a prevalence of 15.6%, intensity of infection from 2 to 99 parasites per fish and abundance of 3.9. Co-occurrence of Contracaecum sp. and Hysterothylacium sp. nematodes was observed in all infected fish. Stomach content analysis revealed that Crangon crangon, Bylgides sarsi and Gammarus spp. were the most abundant components of the shorthorn sculpin’s diet.
Human Identification by Comparative Medical Radiography
Authors: Devota Clara J. , Watson Elena O. , Leah Valerie A. , Isaac Carolyn V. , Fenton Todd W. , Cornelison Jered B.
Published: January 2025

Personal identification is often an essential contribution of forensic anthropologists in medicolegal death investigations. This research evaluated the accuracy and reliability of radiographic features of the lateral foot when used by professionals and graduate students in forensic anthropology for purposes of identification. A survey comprising five scenarios, each with one antemortem lateral foot radiograph and 20 postmortem lateral foot radiographs, was provided to participants (n = 35) from which they were asked to conclude an identification, an exclusion, or insufficient evidence. Four of the five scenarios included a postmortem match for the antemortem film, and one scenario did not have an associated match for the antemortem among the postmortems. The findings of this study indicate practitioners can reliably use lateral foot radiographs for positive identification or exclusion of tentative identities in comparative medical radiography casework with an overall correct classification rate (CCR) of 94.19% and a positive predictive value of 95.87%. Pairwise Mann–Whitney U tests for evaluator profession and evaluator case experience produced nonsignificant p-values (p ≥ 0.05) for all tests, suggesting identification accuracy is independent of observer profession and case experience.
Enabling Time Synchronization with Hardware-in-the-Loop Integration on a Data-Driven Middleware for Autonomous Vehicles Simulations
Authors: Pfleger Júnior Ilton , Passig Horstmann Leonardo , Fröhlich Antônio A.
Published: January 2025

Building reliable simulation scenarios and digital twins is a keystone for the development process of critical systems such as autonomous vehicles. In this sense, the ability to integrate simulators with software-, hardware-, and even vehicles-in-the-loop is fundamental for increasing the reliability of the simulations. Nevertheless, guaranteeing time synchronization amongst the different components of the system is a challenging task that must consider the different capabilities regarding timing in each device. In this work, we build upon a data-driven middleware to provide transparent hardware-in-the-loop integration to an autonomous vehicle simulation scenario and extend the original implementation to account for time synchronization by taking advantage of a high-precision time source provided by the hardware components. We operate the middleware in Linux over a NVIDIA Jetson Orin AGX, measuring an average deviation of 6ms when compared to the high-precision hardware-in-the-loop timestamps, with the deviation exceeding the established safe margin over 69% of the observations. The attained results corroborate the need for time synchronization on digital twins, especially when considering the strict timing requirements of critical systems such as autonomous vehicles.
Controle de Cruzeiro para Veículo Autônomo de Escala Reduzida
Authors: Almeida Junior Acarcio Gomes de , Silva Filho Abel Guilhermino da
Published: January 2025

A indústria do transporte tem enfrentado desafios significativos nos últimos anos, como o grande número de acidentes de trânsito. De acordo com a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), os acidentes rodoviários são uma das principais causas de morte de pessoas. É importante ressaltar que a maioria dos acidentes de trânsito é causada por erros humanos, como imprudência, uso de álcool ou tempo de reação do condutor. Dessa forma, surge a necessidade de automatizar a condução para torná-la mais eficaz e segura. Este estudo concentra-se na automatização da condução longitudinal, visando controlar a aceleração de um veículo de escala reduzida. Para alcançar o objetivo, é realizado a identificação do modelo longitudinal do veículo por meio de técnicas de identificação de sistemas em caixa preta, e realizado o projeto de um controlador PID baseado na metodologia de Ziegler-Nichols. O controlador apresentou um bom desempenho temporal, com tempo de acomodação inferior a 1s e com tempo de pico de 0.3s, apesar de apresentar um sobresinal de 17.85%. Os resultados demonstraram que o controlador foi capaz de controlar o veículo, eliminando o erro de regime permanente e apresentando ótimos tempos de resposta para a aplicação.
Komplexe Gefühle
Authors: Pesl Martin Thomas
Published: January 2025

Auch Rieke Süßkow inszeniert Eugene O’Neills «Eines langen Tages Reise in die Nacht – Instrumentalversion» in einer entschiedenen Lesart: wort-, aber nicht sprachlos am Staatsschauspiel Nürnberg

Von Martin Thomas Pesl
Lebendige Geister
Authors: Behrendt Eva
Published: January 2025

Kühnel/Kuttner widmen dem nach Westen gegangenen Ost-Dichter Thomas Brasch einen Abend am Deutschen Theater, Meryl Tankard reenactet in Wuppertal Pina Bauschs «Kontakthof» in den Resten der Besetzung von 1978: «Echoes from ’78»

Von Eva Behrendt
vater, bruder, mensch
Authors: Weickmann Dorion
Published: January 2025

Sidi Larbi Cherkaouis «Ihsane» ist eine persönliche Spurensuche, ein bildmächtiges Narrativ und eine Reise in den Tod. Von Dorion Weickmann
viva la vida
Authors: Baumiller-Guggenberger Renate
Published: January 2025

Eintauchen in Frida Kahlos Kosmos in Augsburg und Salzburg: Würde, Sinnlichkeit, Emotion und die Kraft der Leichtigkeit. Von Renate Baumiller-Guggenberger
Welche Gewalt?
Authors: Albrecht Kristin Y. , Wirsing Claudia , Zucca-Soest Sabrina
Published: January 2025

The concept of violence is central to contemporary debates, marking legitimacy in social and political contexts. Interdisciplinary disagreements concern its empirical, social, political, theoretical, and epistemic dimensions. The editors introduce the collection of essays which examine violence's physical, psychological, sexual, economic, and structural forms. Employing diverse disciplinary perspectives, the essays aim to deepen the understanding of violence as a complex, intersubjective process within law and society.
Drug-induced Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis Secondary to Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole: A Case Report
Authors: Shivarajpur Ambika , Londono Simon , Shaw Justin , Boccio Christopher , Melnitsky Leon , McKay Jheanelle , Kohen Brian , Boccio Eric
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is a small vessel vasculitis typically affecting dermal capillaries and venules. The condition is often idiopathic but can be associated with infections, neoplasms, autoimmune disorders, and certain drugs. Case Report: A 91-year-old female with past medical history of Alzheimer dementia and hypertension, being treated for lower extremity cellulitis, presented to the emergency department for an allergic reaction. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) had been initiated six days earlier. The patient was noted to have normal vital signs. Palpable purpura was discovered on the lower back, buttocks, lower extremities, ankles, and feet. Laboratory studies were within normal limits. Given the clinical presentation, physical exam findings, and normal eosinophil count, the diagnosis of LCV secondary to TMP/SMX was made. Conclusion: Most cases of LCV are limited to cutaneous symptoms and self-resolve with supportive care.
Cerebral Vein Thrombosis Following Tethered Cord Release Surgery: A Case Report
Authors: Razazian Nazanin , Afshar-Hezarkhani Leila , MohamadYari Milad
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Cerebral vein thrombosis (CVT) is a rare yet critical condition characterized by blood clot formation within the cerebral venous system. While typically associated with various predisposing factors, such as prothrombotic disorders and hormonal contraceptives, its occurrence following spinal cord detethering surgery is exceptionally rare. Case Presentation: We present the case of a 26-year-old woman who developed CVT shortly after undergoing spinal cord detethering surgery for tethered spinal cord syndrome. Following surgery, the patient experienced persistent headaches, eventually leading to generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Imaging studies revealed evidence of hemorrhagic infarction caused by thrombosis. Prompt initiation of anticoagulation therapy resulted in successful resolution of the thrombus and complete recovery of the patient. Conclusions: This case highlights the importance of considering CVT as a possible complication following spinal cord surgery, particularly in patients with underlying risk factors. Early recognition and appropriate management, including anticoagulant therapy, are crucial for favorable outcomes in these patients.
Funcionalidad y valores del Futuro de conjuntivo en las oraciones de relativo en portugués
Authors: Fidalgo Enríquez Francisco José
Published: January 2025

En las oraciones subordinadas de relativo en portugués se pueden emplear los modos indicativo y subjuntivo según la asunción o no por parte del hablante de la existencia de una realidad específica o inespecífica con relación al referente. En virtud de estos elementos, el indicativo se suele asociar a la interpretación específica y el subjuntivo a la inespecífica. A diferencia del castellano actual, el portugués tiende a emplear el Presente de conjuntivo en las oraciones de relativo asociadas a la inespecificidad del referente, pero en grupos nominales definidos encabezados por el artículo determinado o/a(s). A su vez, utiliza el Presente de conjuntivo para referentes también inespecíficos, pero indefinidos como um/a(s). En este trabajo pretendemos establecer qué elementos son funcionales en portugués actual, europeo principalmente, para el empleo del Futuro de conjuntivo en las oraciones de relativo mediante un análisis funcionalista modo-temporal y la aplicación de los conceptos de (in)definitud e (in)especificidad. Asimismo, procuramos averiguar la vitalidad del Futuro de conjuntivo en portugués actual y constatar su empleo en las oraciones de relativo mediante una consulta en el Corpus do português de Mark Davies (2006).
L'adaptation morphologique des emprunts : le cas des gallicismes substantivaux en slovaque
Authors: Vojtek Daniel
Published: January 2025

Les contacts linguistiques du slovaque et du français ont donné naissance à près de 3 000 unités lexicales empruntées, mots simples et mots construits. Parmi 748 mots simples, les substantifs représentent une partie majeure, soit un total de 642 lexèmes. La présente étude typologise, systématise et analyse les processus de l'adaptation morphologique de ces mots, précédée d'une transphonémisation, transorthographisation et transgénérisation plus ou moins signifiantes, au passage d'une langue de type majoritairement analytique (le français) vers une langue de type flexionnel (le slovaque). Dans certains cas, les formants flexionnelsdes gallicismes substantivaux en slovaque véhiculent les formants dérivationnels du français, ils se caractérisent par un taux de polyfonctionnalité et demandent une analyse qualitative et quantitative plus profonde qui montre, dans le cas des mots français dérivés, que dans certains cas, même la structure morphologique (parfois aussi onomasiologique) issue du latin se retrouve véhiculée dans les gallicismes en slovaque.
I composti N+N attributivi in diacronia: le famiglie N-modello, N-base e N-limite
Authors: Radimský Jan
Published: January 2025

Questo articolo esamina la nascita e lo sviluppo diacronico dei composti attributivi-appositivi Nome+Nome (N+N) in italiano, concentrandosi specificamente su tre famiglie semi-schematiche: N-modello, N-base e N-limite. Utilizzando dati diacronici tratti dal corpus di Google Books, lo studio analizza l'emergere e la successiva evoluzione di produttività di questi composti a partire dalla fine del XIX secolo fino ai giorni nostri. I risultati rivelano le prime innovazioni importanti (le leader words) che hanno segnato la nascita dei rispettivi pattern e identificano tendenze significative e punti di svolta importanti nella proliferazione di queste tre famiglie di composti che hanno svolto un ruolo cruciale nella formazione del modello più ampio Attributivo-Appositivo (ATAP) in italiano. Lo studio è inquadrato nelle teorie della Morfologia delle Costruzioni e della Morfologia Relazionale e offre spunti sull'interazione tra specificità lessicale e schemi di costruzione astratti.
Virtus in technical treatises: meanings, values and uses
Authors: De Gregorio Marilena
Published: January 2025

The word uirtus was used in a technical way by many authors and over a fairly long period of time. In this paper evidences from the 1st c. BC to the 6th c. AD are presented. Virtus is handled in many domains, such as health, nature, science, medicine, veterinary science and architecture. In this essay, numerous examples of different values and meanings of uirtus are discussed, taking into account the difference between literal and metaphorical meaning. The literal meaning (uirtus as value, quality) is very frequent and usually refers to natural elements. Among the meanings of uirtus, both literal and metaphoric, it is possible to note a first distinction between singular and plural: in some authors and in some fields, the word is present only in one or in the other form. In medical and veterinary works, for example, only the singular is attested, in the meaning of 'power' referred to medicine and remedies. Virtus also appears only in the singular form in Anthimus' Epistula de obseruatione ciborum, a text which combines information about food with dietetic and health advice. Anthimus uses uirtus three times both directly referring to some food and to its effects from the medical point of view. This paper shows the different values of the word in the Epistula as compared to other technical treatises. Another point which is discussed is the semantic and pragmatic correlation between uis and uirtus and the influence that uis could have had on uirtus.
Janáčkova Její pastorkyňa a Suchoňova Krútňava
Authors: Štefková Markéta
Published: January 2025

There are several parallels between Leoš Janáček's Její pastorkyňa (Jenůfa, 1903) and Eugen Suchoň's Krútňava (The Whirlpool, 1949). Její pastorkyňa is one of the most important operas of the 20th century. Krútňava fulfilled the function of a national opera and is still the most performed opera in Slovakia. It has also been staged abroad, although it is not yet widely known internationally. Both works were written during almost a decade and had a similar fate after their creation. The composers were confronted with the problem of interference with their authorial conception, and the debate as to whether these changes constituted an infringement of their personal freedom or whether they benefited the works to a certain extent is still going on today. This article aims to highlight some similarities between the operas and the unique dramatic and musical conception of Krútňava.
Hudební aktivity ukrajinské menšiny v meziválečných českých zemích
Authors: Kalina Petr
Published: January 2025

The study traces public concerts and musical-dramatic activities carried out by the Ukrainian minority settled in Bohemia and Moravia from 1919, when the first such performances appeared. The phenomenon is explored up to the establishment of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia in 1939. Information on these events is found mainly in Ukrainian and Czech archival institutions as well as in the periodicals of the time. It has been managed to find more than two hundred such performances, most of which consisted of concerts given by choirs. The study analyses following matters, such as: frequency of these events, the venue in which were those realized, the organizing institutions as well as the epertoire, which consisted of Ukrainian, often Czech and world compositions. The study also discusses the performers, among whom we also find Czech artists. Ukrainian musical performances in the interwar Czech lands were far from being performed only within the closed Ukrainian community, but were intended for a domestic audience as well.
De alto et basso : ein Experiment aus dem Bereich der "Distant Diplomatics" zum Formular von Urkunden aus dem Schiedsgerichtswesen
Authors: Luger Daniel , Atzenhofer-Baumgartner Florian
Published: January 2025

In this paper, we demonstrate a computer-aided analysis of charter material on arbitration. We apply a soft classification and analyze feature importances in order to quantitatively identify potentially significant formulas of arbitration charters. More specifically, we identify the previously little-noticed formula de alto et basso as particularly characteristic and qualitatively trace the path of its inclusion in late medieval charters on arbitration. This exemplary experiment lays the foundation for future research in this area, which could incorporate more diverse and multimodal approaches, including the (semi-)automated analysis of visual elements such as seals, writing materials, or fonts.
Standard of proof in late medieval legal theory : a conceptual journey
Authors: Maćkowiak Patryk
Published: January 2025

For the first time in legal history, the system of proof was developed in late medieval learned law. Legal historians have long debated the role of the judge within this system. Some scholars argue that the idea of legal evidence existed in Roman or canon law, suggesting that the judge's role in evidentiary proceedings was confined to determining whether the presented evidence met specific, rigid standards. Conversely, other researchers propose that this system operated under different assumptions, asserting that judges possessed greater discretion in evaluating evidence, and that legal doctrine provided a framework for shaping the judge's conviction. Both perspectives offer a range of arguments supporting them. In this paper, I aim to briefly review selected scholarly positions on this issue, present my own interpretation and propose research directions for further inquiry. Upon reflecting on the meaning of the ordo iudiciarius procedure, I contend that, at least in the context of canon law, there is significant alignment with the concept of legal evidence.
Der Beginn königlicher Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit im Reich : eine diplomatische und historiografische Spurensuche in der ersten Hälfte des 12. Jahrhunderts
Authors: Timmer Felix
Published: January 2025

Concerning arbitration many issues remain unsolved including the important question of its origin. Especially referring to the most important legal institution of the Roman-German empire, the kingship. Evidence of royal documents with structure and vocabulary clearly referring to the phenomenon of arbitration has been demonstrated for the first time in the second half of the 12th century. Nevertheless it remains open whether arbitration was already practiced in royal jurisdiction or prototypical forms at an earlier time. Considering these circumstances my contribution examines systematically the vocabulary, inner structure as well as the external form of charters in the time from Henry V to Conrad III to find evidence that could point to prototypes of arbitration. Furthermore contemporary historiography is also included. In summary this investigation showed that an earlier dating as the beginning of royal arbitration in the Empire to the first half of the 12th century is necessary. The identified legal phenomena could at best be summarised under the term "proto-arbitration".
Alternative dispute resolution from the perspective of legal instructions of Brno swornmen for Uherské Hradiště
Authors: Šmídová Malárová Lenka
Published: January 2025

This paper deals with the question of to what extent alternative dispute resolution was reflected in the legal instructions issued by Brno City Council at the request of the towns that constituted the Brno legal circuit. For this purpose, the author selected the town of Uherské Hradiště as one such recipient of such legal instructions, since it has the most well-preserved agenda of these documents from the period of the first half of the 14th century up until the pre-White Mountain era. On the basis of these sources, it is possible to determine the extent to which the issue of alternative dispute resolution penetrated Brno's instructional practice.
Jiří Fiala jubilující
Authors: Pavera Libor
Published: January 2025

Článek je věnován osmdesátinám profesora PhDr. Jiřího Fialy, CSc., významného bohemisty, historika, folkloristy a editora spojeného s Univerzitou Palackého v Olomouci. Autor představuje Fialovu akademickou dráhu, jeho výzkumné aktivity zaměřené na českou literaturu 19. století, folkloristiku a textologii a jeho významné přínosy v oblasti vydávání literárních a ústně slovesných textů. Článek rovněž reflektuje Fialův vliv na studenty a širší odbornou veřejnost a oceňuje jeho dlouhodobé působení v akademickém a kulturním prostředí, které bylo uznáno řadou ocenění.
Społeczna odpowiedzialność biznesu i katolicka nauka społeczna: analiza porównawcza
Authors: Zadroga Adam
Published: January 2025

Społeczna odpowiedzialność biznesu (CSR) i katolicka nauka społeczna (KNS), mimo że pochodzą z różnych tradycji i mają odmienne tło historyczne, wykazują znaczące podobieństwa i wzajemne powiązania. Oba podejścia kładą nacisk na etyczne i odpowiedzialne prowadzenie działalności gospodarczej, z uwzględnieniem godności człowieka, dobra wspólnego oraz sprawiedliwości społecznej.
Mourning the Future
Authors: Anders Günther , Kölke Manuela , Müller Christopher John ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: January 2025

This is the first English translation of “Die beweinte Zukunft,” a retelling of the story of Noah and the flood by Günther Anders (1902–1992). The German original was written in 1961 and first published in 1962 in the journal Alternative: Zeitschrift für Literatur und Diskussion in a slightly longer version, which also carried a subtitle that translates to “from the Molussian Apocrypha, translated by Günther Anders.” This link to Molussia, a fictious land of Anders’s invention that is frequently evoked in his writings, was dropped upon the text’s republication in the shorter version included in the volume Gegen den Tod. Stimmen deutscher Schriftsteller gegen die Atombombe (1964). It was this publication that placed the story into the context of the anti-nuclear movement, a connection further strengthened when Anders selected “Die beweinte Zukunft” as the opening text in his 1971 collection Endzeit und Zeitenende: Gedanken über die atomare Situation. It was via this volume, which was republished in eight editions under the title Die atomare Drohung: Radikale Überlegungen zum atomaren Zeitalter, that the text found a wide readership. Today, this remarkable short parable is finding renewed interest in the context of discussions of the Anthropocene, the climate crisis and ongoing destruction of the ecosphere.
al-Farrā’’s Ma`ānī l-Qur’ān: Index of Qur’ānic References
Authors: Dévényi Kinga
Published: January 2025

Abū Zakariyā Yaḥyā b. Ziyād b. ʿAbdallāh b. Manzūr ad-Daylamī, called al-Farrāʾ (born in 144/761 and died in 207/822), was a prominent member of the Kūfan school of Arab linguistics and author of a series of writings in the field of Qurʾānic philology. His most significant work, written just before his death, is usually known under the title: Maʿānī l-Qurʾān. The first page, however, calls it Tafsīr muškil iʿrāb al-Qurʾān wa-maʿānīhi (i.e. the book of problematic places of the Qurʾān). The book was first edited by a group of Egyptian scholars in Cairo (vol. I: A. Y. Naǧātī & M. ʿA. an-Naǧǧār, 1955; vol. II: M. ʿA. an-Naǧǧār, 1966; vol. III: ʿA. Šalabī & ʿA. an-Naǧdī, 1972). The present volume is an index and concordance of this work.

All the indices have been prepared on a computer. The whole text of the Cairo edition, containing 1207 pages and more than a quarter of a million words in three volumes, was typed in and then analyzed by OCP (Oxford Concordance Program).

The Cairo edition does not contain a useful index of Qur’ānic references. Vols. I. and III. are equipped with a table of contents, but vol. II. is not. However, even these tables of contents cannot be regarded as reference indexes because they do not contain a reference to a verse if it is not mentioned in its proper place but within the explanation of another verse. Our index is a complete reference index of the Qur’ānic verses in the book. Its only deficiency is that it does not differentiate between reference to a complete verse and reference to only a part of the verse.
Relationship Between Socio-cultural Practices and Participation of Women in Education Management in Kenya
Authors: Mwai Veronicah N.
Published: January 2025

The reality of participation of women within the leadership ranks of the Education sector in comparison with their male counterparts, remains far from balanced.  The empowerment of women at different levels of leadership in the education sector across the country is notable. However, in secondary schools’ leadership; ranging from Deans of Studies, Heads of Departments, Principals in Co-educational schools, Chairpersons of Boards of Management, Chancellors and Vice Chancellors of major public universities, national polytechnics, and Parent Associations remain a male-dominated entity. This is highly contextualised and conceptualised as such. This paper seeks to examine the social structures that have prolonged the problem and examine current data on women’s leadership. Qualitative data collection and analysis methods were used. The focus areas of data collection included a survey of secondary data from existing academic research. Data analysis was constructed on a systematic process based on purposive sampling, which limited the data on the research. The aim was to fast-track the need to develop policies and strategies in the education system geared towards increasing women's participation in decision-making, leadership, and management of affairs in secondary schools and higher education in Kenya. In the findings, data indicates that men continue to hold a significant majority of senior positions with only 73% against 27% of the women. The argument is that cultural underpinnings have led to women being overlooked in their careers. Also, the religious aspects that subject women to vague more like subjugation leading to male dominance.
The Intersection of Performance Management and Legal Termination Practices
Authors: John Notandio
Published: January 2025

The study aims to understand whether these appraisals, which are commonly used to evaluate employee performance, serve as a reliable basis for legal termination decisions within the private healthcare sector. A quantitative approach was employed to collect data from four private hospitals. This method was chosen to provide measurable insights into how performance appraisals correlate with termination decisions. A total of 100 questionnaires were distributed to staff and management within the selected hospitals to gather perceptions and experiences regarding the appraisal process and its connection to termination. Of these, 68 responses were received, resulting in a 68% response rate. While this sample size offers valuable information, the lower response rate suggests some level of hesitancy or concern among participants when discussing sensitive topics such as termination. The results of the study indicate a weak and inconsistent relationship between performance appraisals and legal termination in private hospitals. Contrary to expectations that performance appraisals would offer a structured framework for terminating underperforming employees, the findings suggest that appraisals have little direct influence on termination decisions in these settings.  Several potential reasons emerged for this weak connection. One explanation could be that performance appraisals in these hospitals may not be conducted with enough rigor or consistency. If the process is viewed as a formality or lacks objectivity, it may not carry the weight needed to justify legal terminations. This could lead to situations where employees are dismissed for reasons that are not directly tied to their documented performance, raising concerns about fairness and transparency in the termination process.
Exploring the Relationship Between Advertising Styles and Customer Preferences
Authors: Abd Karim
Published: January 2025

In today's highly competitive business environment, advertising and continuous promotion strategies are extensively used to attract customers and influence their purchasing decisions. The primary goal of this research was to investigate the relationship between different types of advertisements and consumer purchase decisions in retail outlets across Almaty. The study aimed to understand how various advertising channels impact consumer behavior, helping retailers refine their marketing strategies. To gather data, the researchers employed a quantitative approach, collecting responses from randomly selected customers through questionnaires. A total of 268 participants contributed to the study. The data analysis revealed interesting insights into the effectiveness of different advertising methods. Notably, internet advertising showed the strongest correlation with consumer purchasing decisions in Almaty's retail stores. This suggests that online advertisements, which are often more targeted and interactive, have a significant influence on how consumers make their buying choices. In conclusion, the research highlights the growing significance of internet advertising in shaping consumer purchasing behavior. Retailers in Almaty and beyond should focus on enhancing their online presence and leveraging digital tools to engage customers effectively. By doing so, they can adapt to the changing market dynamics and ensure sustained success in an increasingly digital marketplace.
The Impact of Marketing Crises on Marketing Recovery
Authors: Jameel Sadiq Gazang , Sadeq Kanabi Idrees , Radha Tahir Shia , R Fattah Sulayman Saka , Salih Nader Azad
Published: January 2025

Strategic vigilance plays a pivotal role in navigating today’s dynamic and uncertain business environments. This study explores the impact of key components of strategic vigilance—Environmental Scanning, Risk Identification, Adaptability, and Cultural Challenges—on achieving organizational success. Employing correlation, multiple regression, T-Test, and ANOVA analyses, the study highlights the significant relationships between these components and critical outcomes such as Goal Achievement, Decision-Making Quality, Organizational Resilience, and Competitive Advantage. The findings reveal that proactive monitoring of external trends, effective risk management, and fostering adaptability are essential for sustaining organizational performance. Moreover, addressing cultural barriers and tailoring strategies to organizational contexts enhance the effectiveness of strategic vigilance. The results underscore the need for organizations to invest in strategic mechanisms to achieve long-term goals and maintain competitive advantage. Recommendations for practice include leveraging advanced tools, fostering a culture of innovation, and continuous monitoring. Future studies are suggested to focus on longitudinal effects, industry-specific dynamics, and the integration of technology into strategic practices.
Legal Foundations in Business: Key Factors Influencing Modern Practices
Authors: DK Shan
Published: January 2025

The primary objective of this study is to explore how various legal factors influence business law in Canada. Although the involvement of businesses in facilitating legitimate legal changes remains limited, it has provided several insightful lessons. This research employed a quantitative approach to assess the impact of specific legal elements on the dynamics of business law within the region. For this purpose, the study considered four key legal dimensions as independent variables to analyze their effects on the overarching framework of business law, which serves as the dependent variable. These dimensions included employment law, contract law, company policies and regulations, and competition law. The research methodology involved distributing 115 surveys to participants, with a return of 102 completed forms. The data from these surveys were then analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that employment law, contract law, and competition law significantly and positively affect business law in Canada, indicating that these areas of legal practice are integral to shaping the business environment in the region.
Leadership Evolution: Bridging Foundations to Organizational Impact
Authors: Mirah Kodakh
Published: January 2025

Over the past few decades, the concept of leadership has evolved, becoming more sophisticated and nuanced, with numerous factors found to influence organizational performance. Among these, leadership style has been recognized as a critical determinant of organizational effectiveness. This study aims to examine the relationship between transformational leadership traits and their efficacy. The survey, involving 71 participants, was conducted at the top five construction companies in Ottawa, as ranked by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry. To analyze the data, the researchers employed an empirical quantitative approach. The results indicate that the idealized influence trait showed the strongest correlation, with a value of = .737 > 0.01, demonstrating a significant positive relationship between idealized influence and leadership efficacy.
Analisis Surah Al-Baqarah Ayat 185 dan Surah Al-A’raf Ayat 26 dalam Kajian Al-Istikhdam dan Al-Istithrad
Authors: Abdur Rahim  , Aulia Unnisa  , Salwa Haifa  , Harun Al-Rasyid
Published: January 2025

This study analyzes Surah Al-Baqarah verse 185 and Surah Al-A'raf verse 26 through the lens of balaghah, focusing on the concepts of al-istikhdam and al-istithrad. Istikhdam refers to the use of words with layered or interconnected meanings, while istithrad denotes the inclusion of supplementary explanations that appear tangential to the main theme but remain contextually relevant. The analysis of Surah Al-Baqarah verse 185 highlights the use of istikhdam in conveying meanings related to fasting, divine law, and guidance, encompassing both spiritual and legal dimensions, thereby emphasizing Ramadan as a month of guidance and forgiveness. In Surah Al-A'raf verse 26, istikhdam is evident in the mention of clothing as a symbol of both physical and moral protection, while istithrad elaborates on its connection to piety as a spiritual value transcending material aspects. This study demonstrates how these verses integrate al-istikhdam and al-istithrad to reinforce moral and legal messages while showcasing the linguistic beauty of the Qur'an.
Kajian Yuridis Peran Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) Dalam Operasi Militer Selain Perang (OMSP) terkait Penanggulangan Tindak Pidana Terorisme
Authors: Ikhwan Syahdi  , Sujono
Published: January 2025

The issue of the involvement of the Indonesian National Army in handling criminal acts of terrorism which will be accommodated through law has sparked public concern about the possibility of a shift in the mechanism for handling terrorism in Indonesia from a criminal justice model that prioritizes law enforcement, to a war model that prioritizes the deployment of military capacity. The title of this research is a Juridical Study of the Role of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) in Military Operations Other Than War (OMSP) Related to Countering Criminal Terrorism. Problem formulation: What is the legal review of the role of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) in military operations other than war related to handling criminal acts of terrorism based on applicable laws and regulations? What is the legal position and constraints of the Indonesian National Army in dealing with acts of terrorism? The research was carried out using a normative juridical approach. The data used is primary, secondary and tertiary data. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively and based on the results of the analysis, conclusions were then drawn using a deductive approach. The conclusion of this research is that through military operations other than war, the role of the TNI is not only limited to the military dimension, but also expands its function as a security guard in situations that threaten national order, although its position in the context of civil and military law is often debated. The TNI can operate under coordination with the police in accordance with Law no. 5 of 2018 concerning Eradication of Criminal Acts of Terrorism. However, this regulation has a weakness, namely that there is no operational mechanism that regulates the implementation of TNI assistance tasks.
China's Gray Zone Strategy in the South China Sea: Tactics, Objectives, and Regional Implications
Authors: Sarjito Aris
Published: January 2025

This research examines China's tactics in its South China Sea gray zone strategy, contrasting them with conventional military tactics, identifying primary objectives, aligning with regional and global ambitions, and highlighting potential regional implications. This study utilizes secondary data, including academic articles, government reports, and policy papers, to analyze China's gray zone strategy in the South China Sea. Qualitative content analysis will be employed to identify and interpret themes related to tactics, objectives, and regional implications. The research findings reveal that China's gray zone strategy in the South China Sea involves tactics such as maritime militia, island-building, coercive diplomacy, and lawfare. These tactics differ from conventional military approaches as they allow China to assert control without overtly crossing the threshold of armed conflict. The primary objectives pursued by China through the implementation of a gray zone strategy in the South China Sea include securing territorial claims, enhancing regional influence, and safeguarding national security interests. These objectives align with China's larger ambitions of regional hegemony and global leadership. Potential regional implications of China's gray zone strategy encompass heightened territorial disputes, compromised regional security, restricted freedom of navigation, challenges to international law, and strained US-China relations. To manage and counterbalance the risks arising from China's gray zone strategy, affected nations and regional stakeholders should adopt strategies and policies such as strengthening regional alliances, increasing military presence, engaging in multilateral negotiations, promoting international law, and enhancing security cooperation. These measures can help preserve regional stability and safeguard the interests of the affected nations.
Understanding Library Anxiety in Undergraduate Students: A Study at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
Authors: Uqba Ghanghro  , Inam Magsi  , Niaz Birahmani  , Rab Dino
Published: January 2025

This study investigates the level of library anxiety, its primary causes, and gender-based differences among first-year students at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET). Data was collected from students in the Architecture, City & Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Water Resources Engineering & Management departments via an online questionnaire distributed through WhatsApp and email with the assistance of teaching staff. A total of 100 responses were analyzed using the AQAK Library Anxiety Scale. The findings reveal that students experience a mild level of library anxiety. The most significant contributing factors are the library environment and library resources, while user education contributes the least to library anxiety. Additionally, no significant gender-based differences in library anxiety levels were observed. To mitigate library anxiety, the study recommends that librarians and faculty collaborate to organize targeted programs and assign library-related tasks to familiarize students with library resources and encourage their use effectively.
Ascitis quilosa como manifestación de hepatocarcinoma: reporte de caso
Authors: Hernández-Dinas Diego Andrés , Ardila-Báez Manuel Alonso , Hernández-Suárez María Camila , Petano-Romero Francisco Andrés , Cuel-López Hermes José , Martínez-Casas Omar Yesid
Published: January 2025

La ascitis quilosa es una forma poco común de ascitis que resulta de la filtración del líquido linfático, rico en lípidos, hacia la cavidad peritoneal. Esta condición se presenta, en la mayoría de los casos, como consecuencia de trauma u obstrucción, aunque también puede tener origen infeccioso, cardiogénico, cirrótico o neoplásico, siendo esta última responsable de hasta un tercio de los casos. El diagnóstico se basa en las características del líquido ascítico, que se describe como “lechoso”, con niveles de triglicéridos generalmente mayores a 200 mg/dL. El manejo consiste en el tratar la enfermedad subyacente, utilizar diuréticos y modificar la dieta. En este artículo presentamos el caso de un paciente con antecedentes de enfermedad hepática relacionada con consumo de alcohol. Este paciente ingresó al servicio de urgencias debido a un segundo episodio de descompensación ascítico-edematosa y ascitis a tensión; esta vez con evidencia de líquido ascítico turbio y de aspecto quiloso, con niveles de triglicéridos de 201 mg/dL. Durante la evaluación subsecuente, se diagnosticó hepatocarcinoma. Se prescribió una dieta baja en grasas, suplementada con triglicéridos de cadena media. Como resultado, los niveles de triglicéridos en el líquido ascítico disminuyeron por debajo de 100 mg/dL, con una evolución clínica favorable. Dado que el paciente no era candidato a trasplante, se optó por la quimioembolización transarterial (TACE) como manejo paliativo del hepatocarcinoma.