bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Las revistas españolas em educación y sus fuentes de citación: explorando al CiteScore 2021
Authors: Estrada Molina Odiel , Aguaded Ignacio , Repiso Rafael
Published: December 2023

Diversas son las investigaciones que analizan la evolución de las revistas españolas de educación en las bases de datos de la Web of Science y Scopus, sin embargo, se carecen de estudios que analicen la procedencia de sus citas. Por tal motivo, se determinó como objetivo explorar la procedencia de las citas de revistas españolas de educación mediante el análisis del CiteScore 2021. Para ello, se realizó un estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo aplicándose un procedimiento que incluyó el análisis de estos CiteScore de las revistas españolas de educación. La población lo conformó las revistas indexadas en Scopus (1369) bajo la subcategoría de educación (Social Science -education-) y la muestra la conforman las revistas españolas (70). Se diseñaron matrices para analizar los datos cuantitativos mediante la hoja de cálculos Microsoft Excel, se utilizó el software Pakej v. 5.15, el VOSviewer v. 1.6.18 y, el complemento de power-user para el análisis de citas y la representación de los datos. En los resultados se destaca el excelente trabajo realizado de los editores de las revistas españolas de educación. El análisis de las principales fuentes de citación de las revistas españolas de educación denota dos aspectos a valorar: la procedencia de publicaciones cuya indexación en Scopus dista de la «educación» y, la influencia de las actas de congresos.
ANALISIS KANDUNGAN UNSUR HARA PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR DARI KOTORAN SAPI DAN DAUN Pueraria javanica
Authors: Suryanto Toto , Julian Fandi , Kuvaini Aang
Published: December 2023

Cow dung and leaves of Pueraria javanica are organic wastes that highly available and content nutrients. Generally, there is a lot of Pueraria javanica’s leaf waste in oil palm plantations that will have mature period. Both of these wastes could be used as liquid organic fertilizer that has advantage of being easier to apply and could be watered at the same time. It will also more profitable when the application doing in the dry season. The purpose of this study are to obtain alternative organic waste and determine the nutrient content of the best liquid organic fertilizer. This research conducted at PT Rea Kaltim, East Kalimantan, from May to September 2022. This research used a descriptive method consisting of observation, literature study and interviews. Liquid organic fertilizer treatment consisted of 4 mixtures, there are P0 (1 kg of cow dung + 0 kg of Pueraria javanica), P1 (1 kg + 0,25), P2 (1 kg + 0,5 kg), P3 (1 kg + 0,75 kg), and P4 (1 kg + 1 kg). The result of research showed that cow dung and Pueraria javanica could be used as alternative organic materials for the manufacture of liquid organic fertilizer. Based on the results of analysis, the best nutrient content in liquid organic fertilizer was found in the treatment of 1 kg of cow manure and 1 kg of Pueraria javanica with 0,21% nitrogen, 0,12% phosphorus and 0,20% potassium.
RESPON PEMBERIAN PUPUK HAYATI BIONEENSIS TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN JUMLAH MATA TUNAS TANAMAN JAHE MERAH
Authors: Novita Delia Eka , Khairani Siti , Sembiring Juhardi
Published: December 2023

Ginger is an agricultural commodity that has good opportunities and prospects for development. Bioneensis biofertilizer contains bacteria isolated from oil palm roots and has many benefits for plants. This study aims to determine the effect of biofertilizer application bioneensis on the growth of the number of shoots and the production of red ginger (zingiber officinale var. Rubrum). This study used a factorial randomized blok design with 2 factors and 3 replications. Giving bioneensis (B) consists of 4 levels, namely B0 (0 gr/polybag), B1 (20gr/polybag), B2 (40 gr/polybag), and B3 (60 gr/polybag). The number of buds consists of 4 levels, namely M1(1 mata tunas), M2 (2 mata tunas), M3 (3 mata tunas), and M4 (4 mata tunas). The results of the study gave a very significant effect on the parameters, namely plant height (cm) and the effect was not significant on parameters, number of leaves (helai), number of tillers per polybag, and canopy dry weight (gr). While the results of the study on the application of biofertilizer bioneensis and the number of buds showed no significant effect on all parameters, namely plant height (cm), number of leaves (helai), number of tillers per polybag, and canopy dry weight (gr). The best treatment was found in the parameters of plant height with a dose of 60% bioneensis and the number of shoots 2 with an average yield of 77.17  cm.
PENGARUH ALIH FUNGSI LAHAN SAWAH MENJADI KEBUN KELAPA SAWIT TERHADAP KEANEKARAGAMAN MAKROFAUNA TANAH DI KECAMATAN SITIUNG KABUPATEN DHARMASRAYA
Authors: Rosana Sisilia , Yasin Syafrimen , Rezki Dewi
Published: December 2023

Alih fungsi lahan sawah menjadi lahan kelapa sawit dengan status kesuburan tanah yang rendah diduga menyebabkan degredasi lahan. Makrofauna tanah merupakan salah satu tolak ukur yang cukup sensitif pada perubahan lingkungan, sehingga makrofauna tanah sangat cocok sebagai bioindikator kesuburan tanah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat keanekaragaman makrofauna tanah dan jenis makrofauna tanah yang mendominasi pada kebun kelapa sawit yang merupakan alih fungsi dari lahan sawah. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada lahan sawah dan lahan yang merupakan alih fungsi sawah menjadi kelapa sawit dengan umur tegakan 7 tahun. Pengamatan makrofauna tanah dilakukan dengan metode hand sorting menggunakan monolith berukuran 30 x 30 cm dengan kedalaman 20 cm. Dari penelitian ini diketahui nilai indeks keanekaragaman pada lahan alih fungsi sawah menjadi kelapa sawit termasuk pada kategori sedang dan indeks kemerataan jenis yang stabil, akan tetapi memiliki nilai kekayaan jenis yang rendah. Ordo yang mendominasi pada lahan alih fungsi sawah menjadi kelapa sawit adalah Hymenoptera sedangkan ordo yang mendominasi pada lahan sawah adalah Opisthopora. Terdapat korelasi yang positif terhadap alih fungsi lahan sawah menjadi kebun kelapa sawit dengan keanekaragaman makrofauna (r=0,383). Dengan demikian dapat diketahui bahwa alih fungsi lahan sawah menjadi kebun kelapa sawit akan meningkatkan keanekaragaman makrofauna tanah.

Kata kunci: Kesuburan, Korelasi, Lingkungan, Monolith, Serangga
REVIEW : KARAKTERISTIK FISIKOKIMIA DAN STABILITAS PIGMEN ANATTO (Bixa orellana L.) SEBAGAI PEWARNA ALAMI PADA PANGAN
Authors: Nurtiana Winda , Fathinah Dhiya , Aulia Ghina , Handoyo Andrew Christian , Rahmadhania Zira , Wati Siti Erisna , Rofita Deana Zeni
Published: December 2023

Anatto plant (Bixa orellana L.) is a plant that contains two types of pigments, namely bixin and norboxin. Bixin is the main pigment in kesumba fruit which is non-polar, while norbixin is polar. The utilization of anatto pigment have the potential to serve as a natural coloring agent for food. The physicochemical characteristics of annatto pigments are related to size, shape, boiling point, melting point, solubility, constituent compounds, bonds between atoms, polarity, and chemical reactions. Kesumba seeds can produce annatto pigments through an extraction process. Annatto extraction produces a yellowish orange color obtained from the outer layer of the seeds of the kesumba plant. The method used in the bixin extraction process is the maceration method by soaking the kesumba seeds in a mixture of organic solvents that match the polarity properties of bixin or norbixin pigments. Annatto seed powder has a greater attachment to oil than attachment to water, annatto seed powder has a relatively higher OHC than WHC. The melting point of bixin is 195°C and its boiling point is 280°C while the boiling point of norbixin ranges from 287-289°C and its melting point ranges from 169-170°C. The application of anatto pigment is used in commercial cheese products, cassava crackers, karag crackers, and pork patties. Besides functioning as a colorant, bixin extract can be to supply antioxidants due to its composition containing cartenoids.
PENGARUH SAMPAH ORGANIK TERHADAP KARAKTERISTIK KIMIA VERMIKOMPOS
Authors: Tanzil Ahmad Ilham , Rahayu Puji , Jamila Raudhotun , Fanata Wahyu Indra Duwi , Sholikhah Ummi , Ratnasari Tri
Published: December 2023

Vermicompost is a fertilizer produced by composting organic matter by utilizing the interaction between earthworms and microorganism. Vermicompost also contains a number of macro and micro nutrients needed by plants. Besides containing macro and micro of nutrients, vermicompost also containing growth hormone such as cytokinins and auxins which are produced by worms during the composting process. The benefits of vermicompost are that it can improve the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil, increase the ability of the soil to retain water, rebuild damaged soil structures and increase ability of the soil to exchange cations. The fermentation process lasted for 14 days using Lumbricus rubellus worms. The choice of this type worm is based on its character which has a high level of productivity, can eat all types of organic matter, is much more adaptive and move less actively. This research was held in Sumbersalak Village, Ledokombo District, Jember Regency and also involving the Kenconowungu farmer group. Goat manure become waste in this village so it has potential to be developed further as the main ingredient for vermicompost. The other additional materials such as vegetable and fruits waste, and leaf litter were used as factor (treatment). These three types of materials are used to find out which treatment gives the best vermicompost quality. Chemical analysis was carried out in this study to determine the organic N, P, K, C organic, pH, and water content. The result of the analysis will be compared with the standards of Minister of Agriculture No.70 of 2011.
ANALISA PEMBERIAN JENIS PUPUK ORGANIK DAN PEMASANGAN SUNGKUP TERHADAP PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI BAWANG MERAH (Allium ascalonicum L.)
Authors: Qibtiyah Mariyatul , Nuri Muhammad , Anam Choirul , Aminuddin Muhammad Imam
Published: December 2023

Onion plant growth is often limited by nutrient availability and environmental influences. In addition, the use of hoods as a plant protection technique is expected to create microenvironmental conditions favorable to growth.  The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of using various kinds of organic fertilizers and the application of hoods in increasing shallot production. Factorial Randomized Group Design (RAK) was used, which consisted of two factors. The first factor was the type of organic fertilizer, namely bokashi fertilizer, guano fertilizer, and cow fertilizer. The second factor was the hood, namely control, waring hoods, and plastic hoods. Observation parameters observed in the vegetative phase consisted of: number of leaves, plant height. While the generative phase consisted of: number of tubers, wet weight of tubers per sample, wet weight of tubers per plot, dry weight of tubers per sample, and dry weight of tubers per plot. The results of variance analysis showed significant differences in the parameters of plant height at 14, 21, 28 days, and the number of leaves at 14, 21 days. In all parameters observed, the hoods treatment in the generative phase showed no significant results. The results of the study obtained that the treatment of guano fetilizer without a hoods produced the best tuber weight.
PENGARUH KONSENTRASI PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR NASA PADA PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN SAWI HIJAU (Brassica juncea L)
Authors: Serdani Army Dita , Puspitorini Palupi , Widiatmanta Jeka , Nindraningputri Inggar Andhini
Published: December 2023

Green mustard plants are plants that are cultivated because they have high economic value and are needed by the community. However, there are problems in cultivation, one way to overcome them is by providing liquid organic fertilizer. NASA POC is a liquid organic fertilizer derived from agricultural and livestock waste which has a high macro and micro nutrient content. The aim of the research was to determine the best NASA POC concentration that increases the growth and yield of mustard greens (Brassica juncea L). The research used quantitative analysis designed in a 1 factor Randomized Block Design consisting of 6 levels and repeated 4 times. Observation variables were plant height, stem diameter and fresh weight of green mustard plants. The data was analyzed using variance. The results of this research were that the application of NASA POC of 10 ml/L was able to increase the height of green mustard plants by 21.53 cm, stem diameter by 14.40 cm, and fresh weight of mustard greens by 195.70 grams.
ANALISIS DAMPAK DAN FAKTOR ADDENDUM PEKERJAAN PELEBARAN JEMBATAN TAJI (NGRAHO – TAJI 19 RUAS NO.56 KECAMATAN NGRAHO BOJONEGORO)
Authors: Kurnia Ayu
Published: December 2023

The Taji bridge widening project (Ngraho – Taji 19 Section No. 56, Ngraho Bojonegoro District) experienced an addendum due to unfavorable weather at the location, which resulted in landslides. So the design underwent changes, which was originally planned to be 6.9 meters wide and 20 meters long, in the addendum it became 6.1 meters wide and 20 meters long. In the process, there has also been an increase, from 120 (one hundred and twenty) calendar days to 134 (one hundred and thirty) calendar days. So research was carried out with the aim of looking for factors that influence the occurrence of addendums on work projects, identifying any impacts that occur due to addendums on work projects, and also looking for solutions to overcome the existence of addendums on work projects. Then interviews were conducted with internal parties to obtain more detailed information, and questionnaires were also distributed to the agencies participating in the work project as many as 32 respondents. The questionnaire focused on looking for factors that cause addendums, the impact of addendums, and solutions for addendums. Validity and reliability testing was also carried out, so that the results of the questionnaire distributed were proven to be valid using the Pearson Product Moment method and Cronbach's Alpha reliability test, as well as ranking variable indicators using the Relative Importance Index (IKR). Then the results were obtained that the questionnaire was valid and had a very high level of reliability. For the questionnaire ranking results, it was found that the factor that frequently occurs is construction with a mean value of 3.01, then the most influential impact is time with a mean value of 3.30 and the most appropriate solution in the aspect of time with a mean value of 3.93. So that service providers can prioritize solutions in terms of the time aspect, because the mean value is the highest
MENINGKATKAN KINERJA PEGAWAI DI LINGKUNGAN RSUD KABUPATEN SERANG
Authors: Mastur Mastur , Mariska Tika , Piqhi Opik , Riesata Yusuf , Pancasati Ranthy
Published: December 2023

The reliability of the employees of the Serang District Hospital in terms of the results of the employee's performance. Performance results that prioritize the quality and quantity of their work can increase performance. Employee performance can be increased by placing employees in accordance with the knowledge possessed by employees. Discipline of employees who are able to carry out their duties with agreed procedures is able to elevate employee performance. Compensation given and in accordance with the results of employee performance can elevate employee performance. The research aims to see whether employee performance can be influenced by good placement, increasing discipline, and providing compensation according to work results. The novelty of this study is that placement and compensation are not able to influence employee performance at Serang District Hospital. Research limits itself to employees' assumptions about placement, discipline and placement that have an impact on employee work. The research was conducted on 30 employees of the Serang District Hospital, data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires which were then analyzed using the Smart PLS method. The results of this study indicate that; 1) Placement has no effect on employee performance, 2) Discipline has an effect on employee performance 3) Compensation has no effect on employee performance.
Wojciech Rudnicki i jego oświadczenie ostatniej woli
Authors: Obłąk Jan
Published: December 2023

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Reassessment of the resources and hydrochemistry assessment of the Devin hydrothermal mineral deposit, Smolyan region
Authors: Vasileva Tanya , Petrov Vasil
Published: December 2023

The recent study presents main results of a re-evaluation of the mineral water and geothermal energy of the Devin hydro-mineral deposit, Smolyan region. The deposit occupies an area of about 16 km2, and coincids with the narrow valley of the Devinska River. Hydrochemical methods are applied and chloro-alkaline relations are determined to evaluate the ion exchange and the genesis of the mineral water. The reservoir occurred in a Paleogene tectonic graben filled with breccia-conglomerates, conglomerates, sandstones, and argillites. The mineral water has a composition expressed in equivalent units for cations: Na+ > Mg2+ > Ca2+ > K+, and for anions: (CO3–2+HCO3–) > SO42– > Cl–. The water is of NaHCO3– type, fluorine with a fluoride concentration of 3.7–7.0 mg/L and H2SO3 from 44.62 to 64 mg/L. The TDS content of 247 to 316 mg/l, isothermal to hyperthermal in depth. The regional resources are estimated at 21 l/s and the local resources are estimated at 17.23 l/s. The local geothermal energy of the Devin reservoir reaches 1.212 M J/s.
Coastal foredune enlargement – a sign of sea-level change? An example from the Kavatsite beach-dune system
Authors: Baltakova Ahinora
Published: December 2023

Sea level rise is one of the effects of climate change and the Black Sea is affected, regardless its isolated position from the World Ocean. As a consequent, in various locations worldwide is reported shifting of foredune ridges towards inland and overlapping of newly formed ridges over older secondary features, as parabolic dunes, dune fields, etc. During the field study in 2023, in the Kavatsite foredune ridge was observed such migration of newly formed accumulations on older grey dunes. Comparative analysis of UAV-based photogrammetry and generated orthophoto mosaic overlaid to archive aerial images from the early 20th century showed over 20 m migration of the primary dune ridge inland and also increased beach erosion. Regarding the accelerating sea rise tendency, special attention should be taken to the anthropogenic activities in the coastal zone, including the beach-dune systems – the first natural barrier to the wave action on coasts.
STRENGTHENING CHINA-AFRICA TIES: UNVEILING CULTURAL COLLABORATION, MEDIA INFLUENCE, AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
Authors: Dr. Aisha Iftikhar, Dr. Bushra Hanif
Published: December 2023

China-Africa relations impact the economic, political, and cultural spheres. This research aims to enhance such connections by exploring various aspects. The importance of effective communication, the media's influence, and cross-cultural cooperation has been emphasised. Mutual respect and admiration are fostered through cross-cultural collaboration. The research methodology employed in this study strongly emphasises a detailed review of scholarly works, earlier studies, and publications. A thorough analysis of the collection of literature has been done to fully understand the intricate web of cultural cooperation, media influence, and communication tactics within the broad context of China-Africa relations. Effective communication channels are vital for diplomatic interactions, such as official visits and multilateral gatherings, enabling conversation, policy coordination, and alignment of interests. The study underscores the value of efficient communication strategies in promoting understanding and teamwork. It provides insights, recommendations, and directions for enhancing China-Africa ties by focusing on cultural cooperation, media influence, and effective communication. Cultural exchanges and educational activities are crucial to strengthening relations and honouring heritage. Taking proactive steps in these areas can strengthen the bonds between both parties, resulting in growth, shared prosperity, and increased global importance.
THE ROLE OF CULTURE IN SAUDI - IRANIAN CONFRONTATION
Authors: Hashmat Ali , Dr. Aziz Ur Rahman
Published: December 2023

Culture is regarded as a good source to bring nations close to one another. Saudi Arabia and Iran are two important Muslim powers but their relationship has never been good throughout the history due to many factors. The factors that contribute to their worse relationship are cultural, economic, political, and sectarian. The Iranian revolution of 1979 escalated the tension as it challenged the hegemony of Saudi Arabia that was derived from Wahhabi sect by the Saudi Arabian rulers. Wahhabism is a Sunni sect in Muslims that has affected about all aspects of life not only in Saudi Arabia but in the entire Middle Eastern region too. The revolution of 1979 in Iran replaced the old monarchy and Khomeini introduced his own version of Islam like Wahhabism of Abd al Wahhab. Both Wahhabism and Khomeneism affected the cultures of Saudi Arabia and Iran respectively. In this paper, the role of culture in Saudi-Iranian relations has been highlighted.
ABOLISHING VETO POWER IN THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL; FOR BETTER OR WORSE?
Authors: , Nasir Zaman Sami Ur Rahman, Syeda Nosheen Bukhari
Published: December 2023

After successive world wars during the first half of the 20th century, countries around the world tried to take prudent steps to minimize such catastrophic wars from happening again. The United Nations Organization was also formed as part of these efforts after the Second World War. However, due to the permanent veto power of the USA, UK, China, France, and Russia, key issues related to world peace remain unsolved, a sorry predicament that continues to this day. This situation can be seen under different facets surrounding the veto power, as done in the following pages. In the following lines, it has been evaluated whether this veto power should remain present, or should it be abolished for the good
The Sociodemographic and Clinical Profile of Post COVID Patients with Neurological Manifestations Attending a Tertiary Care Centre
Authors: Ali Saleem Ibrahim , K P Udayamma
Published: December 2023

COVID-19 has spread worldwide in the past 3 years since first being recognized in Wuhan in central China in December 2019. The virus inflicts damage to the respiratory system causing hypoxia, causes endothelitis, incites cytokine storm, and antibody production. Binding of the virus to ACE-2 both in the blood–brain barrier and in the meninges leads to encephalitis or myelitis, leading to sequelae post infection, comprising the post COVID syndrome.
This study aimed to determine the sociodemographic and clinical profile of post COVID patients with neurological manifestations attending a tertiary care centre.
A hospital-based descriptive study was done among 261 post COVID patients who attended the post COVID OPD, General Medicine and Neurology OPD and corresponding wards in Govt. T D Medical College, Alappuzha during a period of 1 year. Samples were selected by consecutive sampling method. Data were collected using a structured proforma after taking history and clinically examining the patients seeking new onset or worsening neurological symptoms and signs.
It was noted that among a total of 261 subjects with neurological manifestations post COVID, the most common neurological presenting complaints were tremor (50.6%). This was followed by sleep disturbance (39.5%), neurocognitive decay (30.3%) and anosmia (29.9%).
New onset neurological manifestations are seen in post COVID patients in the form of tremor, sleep disturbances, neurocognitive decline and anosmia, among less common but significant other presentations like stroke and GBS.

Keywords: COVID, post COVID syndrome, neurological manifestations, post COVID neuropathy
Virtue of Homoeopathy in Treating Pica
Authors: Aarathi Reddy Tummala
Published: December 2023

Pica is an abnormal disorder where there is constant desire to eat undigestible things. This is usually observed in pregnant females and children. Pica gets its name from a bird species, named the Eurasian magpie. In latin language bird is called as pica pica. This bird has a reputation for eating unusual objects. Eating unusual things leads to many types of problems, in which Homoeopathy plays major role in treating this condition.

Keywords: Pica, Homoeopathy, Children
Nutrition and Evidence-Based Foods for Enhancement of Athletic Performance
Authors: T. Mugambi Lawrence , W. Okoth Michael , O. Abong George
Published: December 2023

Adequate Energy intake has been linked to enhanced athletic performance. Apart from energy, protein is a vital nutrient in athletics for its role in repairing worn out tissues and maintenance of positive Nitrogen balance which is essential for good health of the athletes. On the other hand, optimal muscular function requires adequate supply of calcium which also helps in maintenance of healthy, strong bones and prevention of fractures during competition. Sports’ anemia is a major challenge in athletics due to increased loss of iron through sweat. Therefore, athletes need adequate intake of iron to facilitate synthesis of new erythrocytes, maintenance of normal hemoglobin levels and prevention of sports’ anemia. We have aimed at having a comprehensive study on role of nutrition in enhancement of athletic performance. The objectives focused on role of Nutritional supplements, Carbohydrate, Protein, Calcium and Iron in enhancement of athletic performance.

Keywords: Sports’ nutrition, Athlete’s nutrition, Athlete’s diet, Sports’ diet, Athlete’s performance.
Censorship, Press and Literature: the case of the Eighteen Texts, New Texts 1 and New Texts 2
Authors: Πολυζωίδου Θ.
Published: December 2023

Στο παρόν άρθρο παρουσιάζεται μέρος της αποδελτίωσης των εφημερίδων Βήμα και Νέα αναφορικά με τους τόμους των Δεκαοχτώ Κειμένων, των Νέων Κειμένων 1 και Νέων Κειμένων 2, που αποτέλεσαν την πρώτη συλλογική πράξη αντίστασης διανοουμένων απέναντι στην απριλιανή δικτατορία. Στόχος μου είναι να καταγράψω ενδεικτικά δημοσιεύματα (άρθρα, σημειώματα, συνεντεύξεις) εστιάζοντας στην παρουσίαση και πρόσληψη των τόμων μέσα από τα δύο έντυπα καθώς και να προσεγγίσω τη σχέση λογοτεχνίας και Τύπου σε εποχές ανελευθερίας.

This paper presents part of the indexation from the newspapers Vima and Nea regarding the volumes of Eighteen Texts, New Texts 1 and New Texts 2, which constituted the first collective act of intellectuals’ resistance against the Regime of the Colonels. The primary aim is to record indicative publications (articles, memos, interviews) in order to emphasize on the presentation and reception of these three volumes from the newspapers and secondly is to approach the relationship between writers and the Press in times of Totalitarianism.
The reception of A. S. Pushkin’s “Queen of Spades” in the early Interwar Period or The chasing of fortune and one’s self
Authors: Τούλιος Σ.Σ.
Published: December 2023

Στην παρούσα μελέτη διερευνάται η πρόσληψη της Ντάμα Πίκα του Αλέξανδρου Πούσκιν στο μεσοπολεμικό λογοτεχνικό-ιστορικό περιβάλλον. Σταθμό μας αποτελεί η εκ μέρους του λόγιου και δημοσιογράφου Χαράλαμπου Άννινου (1852–1934) μετάφρασή της στα 1919 από την εκδοχή του Προσπέρ Μεριμέ. Συγκεκριμένα, μας ενδιαφέρει το ζήτημα των όψεων του διηγήματος που ανταποκρίνονται στο περιβάλλον «ατομικής» ασφυξίας και διεκδίκησης για επιβίωση και κοινωνική άνοδο που επικρατεί στην Ελλάδα του πρώιμου Μεσοπολέμου.

In the present study the reception of Alexander Pushkin’s Queen of Spades in the Greek Interwar period’s literary-historical context is examined. The scholar and journalist Charalambos Anninos’ (1852–1934) translation (1919) from the Prosper Merime’s version is our starting point. Specifically, we are interested in the question of the aspects of the Russian story, which correspond to the milieu of individual asphyxia and claim for survival and social rise, in the early Interwar period in Greece.
IN MEMORIAM: Vassilis Vassilikos
Authors: Тресорукова И.В.
Published: December 2023

30 ноября 2023 года мировая литература понесла большую утрату: скончался Василис Василикос (18.11.1933 — 30.11.2023), великий греческий писатель, оставивший свой след не только в греческой, но и в мировой литературе и культуре.

On November 30, 2023, world literature suffered a great loss: Vassilis Vassilikos (11/18/1933 - 11/30/2023), a great Greek writer who left his mark not only in Greek, but also in world literature and culture, died.
Digitaria species (Acha): panacea for malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria
Authors:   Durable Crop Research Department, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, P.M.B 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Queen Adegbola Rukayat , O. Otitodun Grace ,   Durable Crop Research Department, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, P.M.B 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, O. Jimoh Medinat ,   Research Outreach Department, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, P.M.B 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria., N. F. Okparavero, ,   Research Outreach Department, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, P.M.B 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria., A. F Okunlade ,   Perishable Crop Research Department, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, P.M.B 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria., T. D Ishola, ,   Perishable Crop Research Department, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, P.M.B 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria., Y. Isaac Aaron ,   Perishable Crop Research Department, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, P.M.B 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria., P.B Haruna ,   Perishable Crop Research Department, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, P.M.B 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria., A. Olarenwaju Dada ,   Perishable Crop Research Department, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, P.M.B 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.,   Perishable Crop Research Department, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, P.M.B 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria., J. Adetayo Adegbola ,   Research Outreach Department, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, P.M.B 1489, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Published: December 2023

Acha (Digitaria sp) is a powerhouse of nutrient, filling, versatile, light, and delicious, yet the most underutilized food security crop in Nigeria. The value of the nutritional content (amino acids, protein, starch, crude fibre and ash) present in acha grain is higher than that reported for other cereals such as rice, maize and sorghum and as such, a panacea for malnutrition’. The grain is tolerated by even those with frail digestive systems, including small children, the elderly, and those who are health-conscious. More so, it is a very fast-growing cereal grain and it is considerably cheaper than most staple food crops. Acha is said to be a good food security crop as it blends well with other recipes. It has a texture similar to grits or couscous with a sand colour and due to the primitive conventional processing methods, it contains a load of gritty sand particles. These gritty sand particles can be prevented by threshing over a clean, hard, non-sandy surface. The consumption of acha daily brings you back to the prehistoric era of longevity and wellness.
Estimating the cost to Australian businesses of identity crime and misuse
Authors: Smith Russell
Published: December 2023

Misuse of personal information affects not only individual consumers, who may have their identity stolen or banking details misused when making online transactions, but also business enterprises. In Australia, there are over two million businesses, most of which are micro or small businesses that often do not have the capacity to lose assets to identity misuse and frauds of this nature, or the resources to deal with the consequences of frauds. On the most serious occasions, identity crime losses will lead to the total failure of the affected business. This study examined the economic scale of the problem of identity crime and misuse targeting businesses in Australia. Although little research has been conducted to assess the scale and cost of this type of crime, this study provides estimates of the direct and indirect costs borne by affected businesses.
How much does prison really cost? Comparing the costs of imprisonment with community corrections
Authors: Morgan Anthony
Published: December 2023

The costs associated with managing offenders in prison and in the community can be significant. Estimated costs are usually derived from the Report on government services, which reports both the operating expenditure and capital costs for prisons and community corrections. However, research has shown that sentencing a person to a period of incarceration can have much wider implications for the individual, their family, government and the broader community. These implications may be positive or negative, and may therefore generate both costs and savings. Understanding the wider costs associated with different sentence options can be helpful in informing effective correctional policy and practice. Yet relatively few studies have attempted to estimate the wider costs or savings associated with pathways through imprisonment or community corrections. The purpose of this research was to calculate the total net cost of pathways through imprisonment and community corrections in Victoria, taking into account a range of direct and indirect costs and savings associated with a matched cohort of prisoners and offenders. This study was undertaken in two stages. The first stage estimated the costs and savings accrued during sentences that began in 2009–10 (the reference episode). The second stage estimated the wider costs and savings for both this reference episode and subsequent pathways through imprisonment and community corrections over a five year period. The methodology used to develop these estimates and the results are presented in this report.
Criminal misuse of the Domain Name System
Authors: Krone Tony , Smith Russell
Published: December 2023

This report presents the findings of a preliminary inquiry into the nature of and the risks arising from misuse of the Domain Name System (DNS), and how criminological and regulatory approaches can assist in minimising risks of such misuse. Criminal misuse of the DNS has received relatively little academic attention, falling as it does between the disciplines of law, information technology, regulation, criminology and public policy. Solving the problem requires an understanding of how users and infrastructure and service providers use and contribute to the internet, and an appreciation of the complex legal and regulatory framework that governs the DNS. The research explores the issue from a policy perspective that will be beneficial in devising appropriate legal and policy responses.
TRANSBOUNDARY REGIONALIZATION: TYPOLOGY OF REGIONS AND SPATIAL PLANNING
Authors: ZAZERSKAYA V.
Published: December 2023

The relevance of the issue of transborder regionalization, as well as the need to implement spatial development
goals for the effective use of spatial factors, reveals the importance of improving the theoretical and methodological
foundations for developing a concept for the development of transborder regions of the Republic of Belarus. The article
examines the geopolitical aspects of transnational regionalization and the content of emerging regions on the basis of
existing ideas about regionalization and transnational regions, identifying the basis for classifying regions according to
geospatial characteristics: spatial scale, geospatial structure. A theoretical analysis of the scientific literature showed
that transit flows and innovations act as catalysts for the economic development of cross-border regions, along with the
resource endowment of the regions. The theoretical regional classification of regions is supplemented with the
“transborder economic development corridor” type. The signs of this type of region are: the formation of the region at
the macro- and meso-level, intensive foreign trade relations, the influence of transit functions on the production and
innovation basis of the region’s economy.
Quality management in services: an overview from the management field
Authors:   Universidad de Cantabria, Serrano Bedia Ana M.ª , López Fernández Concepción ,   Universidad de Cantabria, García Piqueres Gema ,   Universidad de Cantabria
Published: December 2023

The objective of this paper is to carry out a review of the quality literature in the service sector in an effort to synthesize and structure existing knowledge and offer suggestions for future research in the field. We mainly focus our review on management studies, written in the context of quality management and having a broad quality management perspective, an approach that should help us to identify interesting aspects which we feel have not been sufficiently treated in the research carried out to date.
Strategic marketing management in the small family firm
Authors:   Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canarias, Martín Santana Josefa D. , Cabrera Suárez M.ª Katiuska ,   Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canarias
Published: December 2023

This work has as its main goal to analyze the importance that the small family firm give to the different dimensions of the strategic management of marketing in terms of several demographic features and the generational evolution. With this aim, a quantitative study has been developed where the predecessors and the successors of a sample of family firms have been personally interviewed. The results show that there are two groups of firms with different approaches to marketing in its strategic dimension. Also, there are certain differences in the role of the strategic marketing in terms of the legal form, age, size generational evolution of the firms, and it's effects on business results.
The internationalization of the Spanish Manufacturing Firm: Effect of the specific and generic human capital
Authors:   Universidad de A Coruña, López Rodríguez José
Published: December 2023

The efficiency and competitive capacity of firms depend besides other factors on the quality of the human capital which they have. Thus the objective of this work is to analyze the effect of the firm's human capital in the decision to enter into the international markets like in the intensity of sales made in these markets using logit and tobit regression models. The empirical analysis is carried out on a sample of Spanish manufacturing firms. The quality of firm's human capital is evaluated in two ways, on the one side, we consider the generic human capital of the employees and on the other side we consider the specific human capital of the employees. The results show that the generic and specific firm's human capital have a positive and significant effect on both the decision to enter in the international markets and the intensity of sales made in these markets.
Educational Gaps in Higher Education: Analysis of the case of the Engineering Careers
Authors:   Universidad de Zaragoza, Marzo Navarro Mercedes , Pedraja Iglesias Marta ,   Universidad de Zaragoza, Rivera Torres Pilar ,   Universidad de Zaragoza
Published: December 2023

The environment in which university institutions develop their activities is showing some weaknesses in the training provided to their graduates. One of the notable weaknesses is the failure to match the competencies empowered in students by universities and the competencies demanded by business organisations. In view of this situation, this article endeavours to analyse the state of the art in our country, thereby using the case of engineers as an example. Therefore, the opinions stated by a group of employers in a questionnaire are analysed. The results obtained show that, in the analysed case, the educational offer of universities, measured through various competencies, does not comply with business demands. Thus, a deficit situation is detected in all the analysed competencies, which have been grouped together into four categories: Those contained in the Major of Study, Social Skills, Methodological Skills and Participation Competencies. This situation should cause universities to restate the educational offer that they are providing.
Grúas Ruiz: Case
Authors:   Universidad de Jaen, Hernández Ortiz María Jesús , García Marti Elia ,   Universidad de Jaen, Aranda Ogayar Manuel ,   Universidad de Jaen
Published: December 2023

The competitive strategies are the potential options for a business in order to compete better in specific markets, with given products or services, in such a way that the business generates a beneficial competitive position for itself. Even when the business intends to compete in a regional or local market, in order to succeed in a global context, businesses must conciliate two seemingly opposed concepts. In one hand businesses must have knowledge of its clients and the environment in which they act, in order to add value to them, while in the other hand they must look outside their own field and geography in order to add value to its customers through innovation. From the business point of view, companies must set out its competitive structure in accordance with those premises. A company from Jaén is a good example of this duality, maintaining overtime its competitive advantage. We believe that the foundation of this competitive advantage is its family ownership. The company makes things its own way, making use of knowledge and skills of its founder that has been able at the same time to transmit to the second generation.
An analysis of the research on environmental accounting in Spain
Authors:   Universidad de Extremadura, Rubio Lacoba Sergio , Chamorro Mera Antonio ,   Universidad de Extremadura, Miranda González Francisco Javier ,   Universidad de Extremadura
Published: December 2023

In this work we made an analysis of papers on environmental accounting published in the main Spanish management journals, during period 1993-2003. We analyzed the present situation and the evolution of the investigation in this line during the indicated period, as well as the role played by the different journals in the knowledge development. The last goal of this work is that the researchers in this topic have a compilation of existing literature, to thus be able to initiate its research work and to contribute new knowledge to the field of the environmental accounting. In addition, this work will identify the main journals that the researchers of this topic can use at the time of disclosing the results of their investigations.
The Practical Training Challenges of Medical Records Students in Al- Balqa' Applied University (BAU) – Ma`an
Authors: Al-Imami Bassam
Published: December 2023

The study aimed to identify the challenges faced by the students of the medical records at Al- Balqa' Applied University in Ma’an Governorate, based on the perspective of the students themselves, and also compare the outcome with some demographic variables for the academic year 2020-2021.The study community consisted of (23) students who completed their practical training requirements and were qualified for the comprehensive exam, from Colleges of Ma’an and Shoubak. The researcher used the descriptive analytical approach, which relies on studying the reality or phenomenon as it exists indeed, describing it accurately, qualitatively or quantitatively.The study was applied and the data were collected through a tool (questionnaire), which consisted of 33 items. The questionnaire included three domains; the obstacles of the students themselves, the academic supervisor’s obstacles, and finally the difficulties associated with the practical training institutions. The answers to each paragraph were graded according to a Likert scale.The data were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) 23 program, based on some statistical methods to describe the study variables as frequencies, arithmetic mean, and standard deviation. Analysis of differences tests were used, such as the (Two Way ANOVA) test, to figure out if there were significant differences between the averages of more than two groups and their relationship to the dependent variable, and Wackernbach coefficient (Alpha - Choronbach) was used to calculate the stability coefficient.
Evaluarea potenţialului patogenic în combinațiile hibride F1 de tomate
Authors: Siromeatnicov Iulia , Cotenco Eugenia , Paladi Dana
Published: December 2023

In the current paper is presented the pathogen depending on its nature, the character of appearance and spread to tomato plants. Climatic conditions during the growing season were relatively unfavorable for primary description and evolution dynamic manifestation and extension of the disease that affected some reproductive organs with phytopathological impact. Evaluation of complex research in field conditions, on characterization and evaluation of plant genetic resources by using various methods of improving the pathogenic form, the tobacco mosaic virus has demonstrated an increase in disease compared to parental forms and a decrease compared to F1 hybrid combinations.
Agricultura ecologică în contextul dezvoltării durabile a Republicii Moldova
Authors: Boincean Boris
Published: December 2023

Industrial model of agricultural intensification was oriented mainly towards higher level of yields and profit without taking in consideration the negative ecological and social consequences. The discrepancy in prices for nonrenewable sources of energy and their derivates, from one side, and relatively low prices for agricultural goods, from the other side, together with many other challenges faced by modern agriculture, have allowed to realize the unsustainability of the dominant concept of industrial intensification. Organic agriculture is one of the alternatives to conventional agriculture. Data from the long-term field experiment on ecological agriculture and permanent crops at Selectia Research Institute of Field Crops (Bălți, Republic of Moldova) are analyzed regarding the effect of crop rotations with and without mixture of perennial grasses and legumes, as well as the share of soil fertility in yield formation for different crop rotations and in permanent crops on different systems of fertilization (average for 2013-2022).
Soluție tehnică pentru reproducerea în masă a insectelor benefice
Authors: Gorban Victor , Gavrilita Lidia
Published: December 2023

The device made in this work refers, in particular, to devices for the mass reproduction of beneficial insects, and can be used for the growth of parasitoids (eggs, larvae, imago). The technical solution represents a device made in the form of a vertical cylinder. Holes drilled in the lower part of this cylinder, are covered with capron mesh with smaller cells than the size of the breeded insects. The air periodically pumped by a fan, ensures an uniform air circulation throughout the section of the maintenance chamber. The biological material is attached on tapes with labels. Later, these tapes are loaded into the maintenance room and fixed on the support in a vertical position, so that the optimal conditions for the development of insects can be ensured.
Search for isolates of endophytic bacteria-antagonists of phytopathogens
Authors: Maslak Diana , Orunova A. , Feklistova Irina , Grineva Irina , Skakun Tatyana , Lomonosova V.
Published: December 2023

Antagonistic activity of 20 isolates of non-phytopathogenic endophytic bacteria isolated from adult plants of lavender, thyme, St. John's wort and triticale against phytopathogenic microorganisms was studied in laboratory conditions. Nine isolates of endophytic bacteria antagonists of phytopathogens were selected. The ability of selected endophytic antagonist bacteria to protect spring wheat plants of the "Sudarynya" variety from diseases was evaluated in a small-plot experiment under conditions of a natural infectious background. According to the experimental results, endophytic bacteria Tr-2, D-2.1 and L-2 were proposed for research to create new phytoprotective biological preparations.