bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
FORMATION OF THE REVENUE PART OF THE LOCAL BUDGETS OF UKRAINE UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF THE MARTIAL LAW
Authors: Vatamanyuk-Zelinska Uliana , Ivankiv Viktoriia
Published: November 2023

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to study the structure and volume of revenues of local budgets of Ukraine during martial law, comparing them with pre-war indicators to determine possible additional sources of revenue at the level of local self-government.

Methodology of research. In the research process, general scientific and empirical methods based on a systemic approach were used. The methods of statistical data processing and grouping were used to analyse the dynamics of tax and non-tax revenues of local budgets, as well as the method of system analysis.

Findings. The article examines and analyses the dynamics and structure of revenues of local budgets of Ukraine under martial law. The negative impact of a full-scale war on the revenues of local budgets, in particular on non-tax revenues, revenues from capital operations and inter-budgetary transfers, has been established. To ensure the financial stability of local authorities, the authors proposed reserve sources of income, such as the employment of internally displaced persons, the creation of new jobs, including through the relocation of business entities, the elimination of shortcomings in the management of communal enterprises and their removal from unprofitability, more effective management of land resources, in particular, review of existing lease agreements, inventory, systematic land accounting, timely review of rent, formation of a base of tax payers for land, etc.

Originality. This article provides a detailed analysis of the influence of martial law on the formation of the revenue part of local budgets of Ukraine, taking into account the latest statistical data and legislative changes. In addition, a number of reserve sources of income for local budgets are proposed, which can be used to ensure the stability of financial resources in the conditions of martial law.
Practical value. The results of this study can be used for the development of effective mechanisms for the formation of the revenue part of local budgets in the conditions of martial law and ensuring the stability of finances at the local level.

Key words: local budgets, revenues of local budgets, tax revenues, non-tax revenues, revenues from capital transactions, inter-budget transfers
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN THE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT BUSINESS
Authors: Huhul Oksana
Published: November 2023

Purpose. The aim of the article is systematization and characterization of innovative approaches to personnel management in the hotel and restaurant business.

Methodology of research. A methodological toolkit was used in order to realize the set goal, represented by: the method of systematization, with the help of which the approaches of the studied category were determined and classified; the comparative method necessary to compare the positions of scientists regarding the presentation of views on the use of innovations in personnel management in the studied sector; the method of induction, associated with the accumulation of individual facts, data, with the help of which provisions regarding the content of scientific approaches were formulated.

Findings. A number of innovative approaches to personnel management in the hotel and restaurant business were highlighted, including: an approach to personnel management based on stimulating initiatives to increase knowledge, skills, and policy support in the field of service quality improvement; an approach to personnel management based on stimulating creativity in expanding leadership opportunities for innovative management and innovative behaviour; an innovative approach to personnel management in the conditions of the involvement of each employee in the performance of all tasks and functions, aimed at the possibility of creating labour reserves characterized by a high level of mutual substitution (or an approach to personnel management in the conditions of the performance of functions and professional tasks of the "full cycle"); an innovative approach to personnel management, aimed at achieving the goals of sustainable development according to the main components, which affects both the level of efficiency, the image on the national and international markets, and the state of environmental and social security (an approach aimed at achieving the goals of sustainable development). It was determined that the emergence of new challenges and threats of the market and social environment requires the formation and implementation of new approaches that will enable the enterprises of the hotel and restaurant sector to secure a competitive position.

Originality. Theoretical aspects, which include types of innovative approaches to personnel management in the hotel and restaurant business, have gained further development.

Practical value of this research is due to the fact that the approaches given in the article can be used in improving the personnel policy of hotel and restaurant business enterprises, oriented on innovations, which will facilitate adaptation to the changing environment.

Key words: innovative approaches, personnel management, hotel and restaurant business, sustainable development, full cycle, stimulation of creativity, expansion of leadership opportunities
THE ESSENCE OF ECONOMIC MECHANISM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES
Authors: Balaniuk Ivan , Tyzhbir Nataliia
Published: November 2023

Purpose. The aim of the article is the determination and substantiation of the essence of the economic mechanism for the development of territorial communities and attracting additional financing. Methodology of research. The research is based on the scientific works of domestic scientists on the development of territorial communities, the identification of its elements, and the formation of measures for attracting funding. General scientific and specific methods such as dialectical method of scientific cognition, analysis and synthesis, graphical method, abstract and logical methods were used to achieve the set goal. The dialectical method of scientific knowledge was used to consider the essence of the economic mechanism of the development of territorial communities; analysis and synthesis – to clarify the relationships between the elements of the mechanism; graphic – for a visual representation of the proposed measures; abstract and logical – for forming research conclusions and proposals. Findings. The economic measures for attracting financing to the development of territorial communities were analysed. It was established that the development of local economy and attracting additional financing is the key subject of study. The key elements of an effective economic mechanism for rural development were highlighted. Originality. A comprehensive understanding of the key elements of an effective economic mechanism was proposed. It provides an understanding of the interaction of these elements and their joint impact on promoting sustainable growth, investment attractiveness, improvement of living conditions, and creating a favourable economic environment. The scientific novelty of the research lies in its integrated approach to studying economic mechanisms necessary for the development of territorial communities. Practical value. The conclusions of the research have practical significance for local authorities and stakeholders involved in rural development of territorial communities. The identified elements of the economic mechanism provide a general plan for policy development and implementation of measures that contribute to economic growth. The research emphasizes the importance of targeted investments in infrastructure, support for small and medium-sized businesses, regulation of human capital development, promotion of tourism, and support for innovation. Integrating these elements into development strategies will help create a favourable environment for territorial communities, promoting economic stability and reducing inequality among them. Key words: Economic mechanism, development of territorial communities, support for small and medium-sized businesses, regulation of investment activities, elements of economic mechanism, efficiency, economic growth
Anti-factor H autoantibody-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome in an Argentine pediatric cohort
Authors: Dos Santos Célia , Trinidad Jesica , Castera Santiago , Alconcher Laura , Coccia Paula Alejandra , Manni Federico Javie , Alberto María Fabiana , Sánchez-Luceros Analía
Published: November 2023

Aim: To describe the clinical characteristics and frequency of anti-factor H (FH) autoantibody-associated atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) in the first cohort of Argentine patients.
Methods: The presence of anti-FH autoantibodies in 70 pediatric patients with suspected aHUS was investigated between 2013 and 2022. Clinical and laboratory parameters were collected and compared between patients who were positive and negative for anti-FH antibodies.
Results: The 70 patients screened for anti-FH autoantibodies presented clinical features of non-immune microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and renal injury. Positive titers were found in 14 children [mean: 1,938 arbitrary units per mL (AU/mL), range 179–8,500]. Due to missing clinical data, two patients who tested positive for anti-FH and 20 patients who tested negative for anti-FH were excluded from the data analysis. The laboratory features and clinical manifestations of anti-FH-positive aHUS cases (n = 12) were very similar to those of subjects with no autoantibodies detected (n = 36). Treatment administration was heterogeneous among the 12 patients analyzed. Dialysis was performed in six patients in total. Five children received plasmapheresis, while three patients were treated with plasma exchange followed by administration of eculizumab. Two patients received eculizumab only and one showed significant improvement solely through supportive care. Eight patients in total received immunosuppressive therapy. Follow-up of three patients showed a significant decrease of anti-FH autoantibody titers in 2/3 after treatment and during clinical remission.
Conclusions: The cohort of 70 pediatric patients in this study demonstrated that the frequency of anti-FH autoantibody-associated aHUS in Argentina is 20%. The implementation of anti-FH testing in the country can potentially contribute to improved treatment and follow-up for patients with autoimmune aHUS.
Effect of Succession Planning Strategies on the Sustainability of Family Businesses in Nigeria
Authors: Ayoola Awogbemi Johnson , Abubakar Hauwa Lamino , Nwoye May Ifeoma , Daniel Cross Ogohi
Published: November 2023

The study is a descriptive survey designed to investigate the effect of succession planning strategies on the sustainability of family businesses in Nigeria, using mentoring, training, job rotation, coaching, talent management, and internship as proxies of succession planning. The population of the study consists of 79,460 small businesses in 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory as captured in the database of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria. Multi-stage cluster sampling technique was used to determine the sample and the Taro Yamani formula for calculating sample size was used to arrive at the sample size of 390 small businesses. To provide for anticipated “no response”, a 5-scale Likert questionnaire for data collection was administered to 443 representatives of small businesses across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria, out of which 435 (98.2%) returned validly. The data collected was analyzed using frequencies, percentages, means, correlation, and multiple regression model coefficients to determine the effect of succession strategies on the sustainability of family businesses. 84.4% of the family businesses sampled say they engaged in succession planning, and 22.1% had a written succession plan. Results of analyzing data from the study indicate that mentoring, training, job rotation, coaching, talent management, and internship as succession planning strategies are positively correlated to the sustainability of family businesses in Nigeria with statistical significance. This is corroborated by the F-test result with the F calculated value of 202.5 and p-value 0.000 larger than the 2.01 critical F at 0.05 level of significance, implying that a significant joint impact of all the independent variables exists on the dependent variable sustainability. Further, the multiple linear regression model analysis at a five percent level of significance shows an R-squared of 0.802 which indicates that 80.2% variation in sustainability is attributed to all the independent variables. Consequently, the six hypotheses for the study were rejected as the findings of the study show a statistically significant effect of the succession planning strategies investigated on the sustainability of family businesses in Nigeria. The researcher concludes that effective succession planning will enhance the sustainability of family businesses potentially. The researcher recommends that founders, owners, and managers of family businesses in Nigeria should adopt effective succession planning strategies, with a written plan to make their business sustainable beyond their retirement or death.
Personalization of Banking Products (Services) using Digitalization Technologies
Authors: Rysin Vitalii , Prokopenko Olha , Muravskyi Oleksii , Pechenko Ruslan , Holiachuk Nataliіa , Zinchenko Andrii
Published: November 2023

The aim of the article was to build and test a potential assessment model using digitalization technologies for the personalization of banking products. The methods of graphic modeling, and expert survey were used in the research. The experience and specifics of using digital tools were analyzed, and the appropriateness of their application in bank practice was determined using the example of a Ukrainian bank. The potential of implementing specific technological solutions for the personalization of banking products (services) in the practice of the analyzed bank is determined. The Markowitz Model was applied for the allocation of the investment budget for the implementation of digital technologies with the purpose of improving the personalization of banking products (services). It was shown how the practical implementation of digital technologies and digitization tools will contribute to the growth of the competitiveness of this bank in the highly competitive market of banking products through the personalization of the client experience. Prospects for further research include the identification and structuring of digital tools that can be applied to specific expected personalized experiences.
Az anya és a nyelv
Authors: Balajthy Ágnes
Published: November 2023

The third chapter of Kosztolányi’s volume of short stories is often considered to be a coming of age story, in which the eighteen-year-old protagonist’s train journey symbolizes his transformation from a child into an autonomous and independent subject. My interpretation attempts to undermine this reading through exploring the various roles family relations play in the narrative. Although Esti leaves his biological mother behind in the beginning of his adventure, I argue that his story remains centred around the of image of the mother(s); he is surrounded by mother figures and figurations of maternity. Via presenting the mouth simultaneously as an organ of eating, feeding, speaking, and kissing, Kosztolányi’s writing explores the intimate, corporeal, somatic aspect of language shared by the mother and the child. However, the frequent references to school, classical authors and foreign tongues (Latin, Greek, Italian, French) also display language as an external medium of reading, writing and memorizing. ese two aspects – in parallel with the biological and metaphorical understandings of motherhood – turn out to be inseparable in Kosztolányi’s work.
Fürjek és akácok
Authors: Mészáros Márton
Published: November 2023

An important problem of Imre Oravecz’s trilogy is the relationship between man and nature. This brief analyses concentrates only on two motifs and provide a more detailed interpretation of a few short passages of the text, which show striking motivic and structural similarities and seem to be organized in a way that they interpret each other. The problem of the ’quail’, which is also the title of the volume, is one of the most important elements of a rather complex web of references. It signifies (often in a proleptic way) the changes occurring in the relationship between human and nature, domesticity and strangeness, community and individual, or even father and son. In order to gain a clearer picture of the novel’s fractal-like motivic structure, I concentrate on the episodes in which István encounters quails and point out that in each case, the birds are associated with similar feelings and emotions by the language of narration.
Testpraktikák enumerációja és az önértés dilemmái
Authors: Fodor Péter
Published: November 2023

The story of Andrea Tompa’s novel takes place in Transylvania in the first decades of the 20th century. In the first half of the novel both protagonists are medical students, in the second half they are practicing doctors. rough using them as first-person narrators, the writer had the opportunity to use many of the discourses of medicine. This article analyses how they are implemented into the language of the novel and the way they can sometimes function on a metaphorical level. Furthermore, I examine how these discourses represent the change in the way modern humans relate to their own bodies and the bodies of the others.
Vienna Talking Faces (ViTaFa): A multimodal person database with synchronized videos, images, and voices
Authors: Krumpholz Christina , Quigley Cliodhna , Fusani Leonida , Leder Helmut
Published: November 2023

Social perception relies on different sensory channels, including vision and audition, which are specifically important for judgements of appearance. Therefore, to understand multimodal integration in person perception, it is important to study both face and voice in a synchronized form. We introduce the Vienna Talking Faces (ViTaFa) database, a high-quality audiovisual database focused on multimodal research of social perception. ViTaFa includes different stimulus modalities: audiovisual dynamic, visual dynamic, visual static, and auditory dynamic. Stimuli were recorded and edited under highly standardized conditions and were collected from 40 real individuals, and the sample matches typical student samples in psychological research (young individuals aged 18 to 45). Stimuli include sequences of various types of spoken content from each person, including German sentences, words, reading passages, vowels, and language-unrelated pseudo-words. Recordings were made with different emotional expressions (neutral, happy, angry, sad, and flirtatious). ViTaFa is freely accessible for academic non-profit research after signing a confidentiality agreement form via https://osf.io/9jtzx/ and stands out from other databases due to its multimodal format, high quality, and comprehensive quantification of stimulus features and human judgements related to attractiveness. Additionally, over 200 human raters validated emotion expression of the stimuli. In summary, ViTaFa provides a valuable resource for investigating audiovisual signals of social perception.
Preregistration in practice: A comparison of preregistered and non-preregistered studies in psychology
Authors: van den Akker Olmo R. , van Assen Marcel A. L. M. , Bakker Marjan , Elsherif Mahmoud , Wong Tsz Keung , Wicherts Jelte M.
Published: November 2023

Preregistration has gained traction as one of the most promising solutions to improve the replicability of scientific effects. In this project, we compared 193 psychology studies that earned a Preregistration Challenge prize or preregistration badge to 193 related studies that were not preregistered. In contrast to our theoretical expectations and prior research, we did not find that preregistered studies had a lower proportion of positive results (Hypothesis 1), smaller effect sizes (Hypothesis 2), or fewer statistical errors (Hypothesis 3) than non-preregistered studies. Supporting our Hypotheses 4 and 5, we found that preregistered studies more often contained power analyses and typically had larger sample sizes than non-preregistered studies. Finally, concerns about the publishability and impact of preregistered studies seem unwarranted, as preregistered studies did not take longer to publish and scored better on several impact measures. Overall, our data indicate that preregistration has beneficial effects in the realm of statistical power and impact, but we did not find robust evidence that preregistration prevents p-hacking and HARKing (Hypothesizing After the Results are Known).
La Educación Física en el Fortalecimiento de las Habilidades Sociales de los Estudiantes del Quinto Grado Turno Mañana del Centro Regional de Educación Mariscal Francisco Solano López de Pilar, Año 2023
Authors: Vázquez Gómez Federico Adrián
Published: November 2023

El presente trabajo se enmarca dentro de los estudios no experimentales, de tipo descriptivo con método de estudio cualitativo. El objeto de descubrir la relación existente entre la educación física y el fortalecimiento de las habilidades sociales, en la formación de los estudiantes del quinto grado del Centro Regional de Educación “Mariscal Francisco Solano López de Pilar, cuyos instrumentos de recolección de datos fueron la entrevista a docente y la observación directa. Lo que permitió llegar a la conclusión de que la mayoría de los profesores de educación física utilizan estrategias concretas lo que les direcciona y permite a los alumnos experimentar libertad de expresión, experimentando sentimientos de autonomía, autorrealización y relaciones personales y autoayuda. A través de las observaciones y las entrevistas con los docentes se pudo identificar que los profesores de educación física emplean con éxito estrategias que permite logar el desarrollo integral del alumno como las necesidades psicológicas básicas de autonomía, competencia y relación en el contexto educativo. A través de las diferentes actividades desarrollados por los docentes permitieron el fortalecimiento de las habilidades sociales de los alumnos, consiguiendo que los alumnos experimenten el éxito aprendiendo conceptos y habilidades que durante todo el proceso de observación van mejorando, permitiendo al alumnado el desarrollo de autonomía, compartir libremente con el grupo, tomando decisiones y aceptando surgencias dentro del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
Caracterización del desempeño del Contador Público Independiente postpandemia Covid-19, de la Facultad de Ciencias Contables, Administrativas y Económicas de la UNP, periodo 2023
Authors: Duarte Vázquez Liz Maribel , Mereles Ruth Natalia
Published: November 2023

La pandemia de Covid-19 ha transformado la forma en que los contadores independientes realizan su trabajo. Durante el año 2023, se espera que los profesionales de la contabilidad se enfrenten a desafíos adicionales que requerirán habilidades y estrategias adaptativas. En este artículo, se exploró las características clave del desempeño del contador independiente postpandemia, enfocándonos en las habilidades profesionales y estrategias laborales necesarias para tener éxito en esta nueva normalidad. El método de la investigación es descriptivo, de corte trasversal con un enfoque cuantitativo. Para el logro de esta investigación se realizó un análisis bibliográfico complementando de un estudio de campo en el que se incluye datos recolectados por medio de una encuesta aplicada a los contadores independientes de la Facultad de Ciencias Contables, Administrativas y Económicas de la UNP. El estudio demuestra que los contadores independientes en su desempeño adquirieron habilidades en la utilización de las plataformas digitales, además de adaptarse a los cambios y la innovación. Ellos afirmaron seguir utilizando las tecnologías adquiridas en la pandemia, mediante esta incorporación accedieron a los diversos programas que han sido herraminetas claves que todo profesional necesita manejar para lograr un trabajo eficiente, además de poseer habilidades gerenciales con el fin de superar las barreras que se presenten.
PERILAKU KOMUNIKASI COLLECTOR DALAM PROSES PENAGIHAN KEPADA DEBITUR DI PT. NUSANTARA SAKTI CIPTADANA FINANCE (NSC)
Authors: Hasan Ziat , Talani Noval Sufriyanto , Tamu Yowan
Published: November 2023

Seperti yang kita ketahui, stigma masyarakat terhadap leasing tidak selalu positif, fakta di lapangan menyatakan bahwa leasing menunjuk collector untuk menyelesaikan masalah finansial antara nasabah dan perusahaan. Saat ini kasus mengenai penjualan kenderaan ilegal atau yang tidak memiliki surat-surat sudah banyak terjadi di Gorontalo, hal tersebut tidak luput dengan kasus yang ada di pt nsc finance gorontalo. Adapun yang menjadi tujuan penelitian ini yaitu sebagai bentuk karya ilmiah yang dapat mendeskripsikan perilaku komunikasi Collector pada proses penagihan kepada debitur. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Informan penelitian ditentukan dengan teknik purposive sampling. Hasil Penelitian menunjukan bahwa setiap collector yang melakukan penagihan kepada debitur memiliki sifat yang berbeda, namun dalam penagihan tersebut, jika debitur tidak melakukan pembayaran maka collector akan melakukan kesepakatan perihal penunggakan yang terjadi, dan apabila setelah terjadi kesepan dan belum juga melakukan pembayaran maka dari pihak collector akan menyita barang tersebut. Apabila barang tersebut sudah berpindah tangan atau kepemilikan, maka masalah tersebut akan diserahkan pada pihak kepolisian.
Transfer Learning Based Fine-Tuned Novel Approach for Detecting Facial Retouching
Authors: Sheth Kinjal , Vora Vishal
Published: November 2023

Facial retouching, also referred to as digital retouching, is the process of modifying or enhancing facial characteristics in digital images or photographs. While it can be a valuable technique for fixing flaws or achieving a desired visual appeal, it also gives rise to ethical considerations. This study involves categorizing genuine and retouched facial images from the standard ND-IIITD retouched faces dataset using a transfer learning methodology. The impact of different primary optimization algorithms—specifically Adam, RMSprop, and Adadelta—utilized in conjunction with a fine-tuned ResNet50 model is examined to assess potential enhancements in classification effectiveness. Our proposed transfer learning ResNet50 model demonstrates superior performance compared to other existing approaches, particularly when the RMSprop and Adam optimizers are employed in the fine-tuning process. By training the transfer learning ResNet50 model on the ND-IIITD retouched faces dataset with the "ImageNet" weight, we achieve a validation accuracy of 98.76%, a training accuracy of 98.32%, and an overall accuracy of 98.52% for classifying real and retouched faces in just 20 epochs. Comparative analysis indicates that the choice of optimizer during the fine-tuning of the transfer learning ResNet50 model can further enhance the classification accuracy.
The Role of Amazulu Traditional Attire in the Globalised Fashion Industry: A Content Analysis
Authors: Motubatse Katlego T. , Yende Sakhiseni Joseph
Published: November 2023

Recently, AmaZulu traditional attire of the Zulu people in South Africa has gained recognition and influence in the globalised fashion industry. As a part of South Africa’s rich cultural heritage, AmaZulu’s traditional clothing reflects the customs, beliefs, and identity of AmaZulu. In the globalised fashion industry, AmaZulu traditional attire has been incorporated into various aspects, including runway shows, fashion campaigns, and cultural festivals. Designers and fashion houses have drawn inspiration from AmaZulu traditional attire, integrating elements such as vibrant colours, intricate beadwork, and unique patterns into their collections. The purpose of this article was to discuss the role of AmaZulu traditional attire in the globalised fashion industry. A qualitative content analysis was adopted to guide this article using existing scholarly writings such as articles, book chapters, and theses. The findings of this article pointed out that AmaZulu traditional attires had specific shapes and designs that are rooted in cultural practices and beliefs. While the basic structure of the isicholo and isidwaba has been retained, modern adaptations often feature modifications to the silhouette and design. The findings of this article demonstrated that the global fashion industry often faces challenges in accurately representing traditional attire from different cultures. This article concluded by affirming that in an increasingly globalised world, there is a growing demand for diverse and authentic cultural representations. AmaZulu traditional attire offers a unique and distinct cultural identity that reflects the heritage of the Zulu people. This cultural diversity and representation appeal to fashion designers, consumers, and enthusiasts who are seeking something beyond mainstream fashion. Keywords: AmaZulu, Culture, Fashion Industry, Globalisation, Traditional Attire
The Phenomenon of Childhood in the Works of Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Authors: Jarvis Stacy Olive
Published: November 2023

The theme of childhood in contemporary musical art has evolved into a distinct and multifaceted cultural sphere. Despite its apparent simplicity and accessibility, the theme of childhood often arises in complex psychological and philosophical contexts, becoming an integral part of serious artistic concepts. In terms of content, the theme of childhood in art belongs to the category of ‘eternal’ themes. This article is dedicated to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Children’s Album, which reflects the philosophical, aesthetic, and social ideas of its time. The article analysed the definition of the concept of ‘modernity’ proposed by Jean-François Lyotard and Thierry de Duve. This definition defines modernity as a period that follows the postmodern stage of innovation, struggle, and contradictions. Using Tchaikovsky’s Children’s Album as an example, the article examined the transition from postmodernity to modernity. This analysis reveals a parallel between Ludwig Wittgenstein’s ideas about language and the process of learning language practice through musical impressions.

Keywords: Tchaikovsky, Wittgenstein, Language Practice, Modernity, Postmodernity, Interpretation.
Caída en la tasa de propiedad y asequibilidad de la vivienda
Authors: Simian José Miguel
Published: November 2023

Chile muestra en las últimas dos décadas un sostenido aumento en los precios de las viviendas, una fuerte caída en la tasa de propiedad y un cambio hacia el arriendo residencial. ¿Son los altos precios de las viviendas responsables de este cambio? ¿Es hoy más difícil acceder a la vivienda propia? Este trabajo descompone los factores detrás de este cambio y muestra que los precios son parte de la explicación, pero que hay otros factores como una formación de hogar más tardía y un menor interés por la propiedad, así como una preferencia por mejores entornos. Se muestra además que la migración y la insuficiencia de los subsidios habitacionales explican otra parte importante de este cambio. La evidencia es heterogénea para distintos grupos de ingreso. En los hogares de mayores ingresos pareciera que los precios no juegan un rol tan importante y son fuertemente mitigados por el acceso a crédito. En los de menores ingresos claramente son los precios los que están impidiendo la compra, toda vez que la política habitacional ha ido perdiendo relevancia.
The art of stucco in southern Portugal: morphologies, value judgements and the prejudice of conservation
Authors: Monteiro Patricia
Published: November 2023

The Portuguese artistic production of stucco is part of a long tradition of decorative techniques that form part of a shared visual and cultural legacy in southern Europe. However, little is understood of local idiosyncrasies within this legacy. By focusing on stucco artworks in the peripheral area of Alentejo, away from the cultural capitals of Europe, this article explores the emergence of an original and distinct formal and functional interplay over the course of several centuries. This article re-evaluates the morphologies of Alentejo’s stucco sculptures and assesses the degree to which such morphologies express common artistic practices and constitute a distinct art form. Finally, the article identifies the deleterious ramifications that have arisen from such considerations not being taken account of during the conservation of these works.
r-process Abundance Patterns in the Globular Cluster M92
Authors: Kirby Evan N. , Ji Alexander P. , Kovalev Mikhail
Published: November 2023

Whereas light-element abundance variations are a hallmark of globular clusters, there is little evidence for variations in neutron-capture elements. A significant exception is M15, which shows a star-to-star dispersion in neutron-capture abundances of at least one order of magnitude. The literature contains evidence both for and against a neutron-capture dispersion in M92. We conducted an analysis of archival Keck/HIRES spectra of 35 stars in M92, 29 of which are giants, which we use exclusively for our conclusions. M92 conforms to the abundance variations typical of massive clusters. Like other globular clusters, its neutron-capture abundances were generated by the r-process. We confirm a star-to-star dispersion in r-process abundances. Unlike M15, the dispersion is limited to “first-generation” (low-Na, high-Mg) stars, and the dispersion is smaller for Sr, Y, and Zr than for Ba and the lanthanides. This is the first detection of a relation between light-element and neutron-capture abundances in a globular cluster. We propose that a source of the main r-process polluted the cluster shortly before or concurrently with the first generation of star formation. The heavier r-process abundances were inhomogeneously distributed while the first-generation stars were forming. The second-generation stars formed after several crossing times (∼0.8 Myr); hence, the second generation shows no r-process dispersion. This scenario imposes a minimum temporal separation of 0.8 Myr between the first and second generations.
ALMA Observations of Supernova Remnant N49 in the Large Magellanic Cloud. II. Non-LTE Analysis of Shock-heated Molecular Clouds
Authors: Sano H. , Yamane Y. , van Loon J. Th. , Furuya K. , Fukui Y. , Alsaberi R. Z. E. , Bamba A. , Enokiya R. , Filipović M. D. , Indebetouw R. , Inoue T. , Kawamura A. , Lakićević M. , Law C. J. , Mizuno N. , Murase T. , Onishi T. , Park S. , Plucinsky P. P. , Rho J. , Richards A. M. S. , Rowell G. , Sasaki M. , Seok J. , Sharda P. , Staveley-Smith L. , Suzuki H. , Temim T. , Tokuda K. , Tsuge K. , Tachihara K.
Published: November 2023

We present the first compelling evidence of shock-heated molecular clouds associated with the supernova remnant (SNR) N49 in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). Using 12CO(J = 2–1, 3–2) and 13CO(J = 2–1) line emission data taken with the Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array, we derived the H2 number density and kinetic temperature of eight 13CO-detected clouds using the large velocity gradient approximation at a resolution of 3.″5 (∼0.8 pc at the LMC distance). The physical properties of the clouds are divided into two categories: three of them near the shock front show the highest temperatures of ∼50 K with densities of ∼500–700 cm−3, while other clouds slightly distant from the SNR have moderate temperatures of ∼20 K with densities of ∼800–1300 cm−3. The former clouds were heated by supernova shocks, but the latter were dominantly affected by the cosmic-ray heating. These findings are consistent with the efficient production of X-ray recombining plasma in N49 due to thermal conduction between the cold clouds and hot plasma. We also find that the gas pressure is roughly constant except for the three shock-engulfed clouds inside or on the SNR shell, suggesting that almost no clouds have evaporated within the short SNR age of ∼4800 yr. This result is compatible with the shock-interaction model with dense and clumpy clouds inside a low-density wind bubble.
New Insights in the Bubble Wall of NGC 3324: Intertwined Substructures and a Bipolar Morphology Uncovered by JWST
Authors: Dewangan L. K. , Maity A. K. , Mayya Y. D. , Bhadari N. K. , Bhattacharyya Suman , Sharma Saurabh , Banerjee Gourav
Published: November 2023

We report the discovery of intertwined/entangled substructures toward the bubble wall of NGC 3324 below a physical scale of 4500 au, which is the sharp edge/ionization front/elongated structure traced at the interface between the H ii region and the molecular cloud. The sharp edge appears wavy in the Spitzer 3.6–8.0 μm images (resolution ∼2″). Star formation signatures have mostly been traced on one side of the ionization front, which lies on the molecular cloud’s boundary. The James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) near- and mid-infrared images (resolution ∼0.″07—0.″7) are employed to resolve the sharp edge, which has a curvature facing the exciting O-type stars. The elongated structures are associated with the 3.3 μm polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) emission, the 4.05 μm ionized emission, and the 4.693 μm H2 emission. However, the PAH-emitting structures are depicted between the other two. The H2 emission reveals numerous intertwined substructures that are not prominently traced in the 3.3 μm PAH emission. The separation between two substructures in the H2 emission is ∼1.″1 or 2420 au. The intertwined substructures are traced in the spatial areas associated with the neutral to H2 transition zone, suggesting the origin of these structures by “thin-shell” instability. Furthermore, an arc-like feature traced in the Spitzer 3.6–8.0 μm images is investigated as a bipolar H ii region (extent ∼0.35 pc) at T

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∼25–28 K using the JWST images. A massive-star candidate VPHAS-OB1 #03518 seems to be responsible for the bipolar H ii region.
Updated Reference Wavelengths for Si vii and Mg vii Lines in the 272–281 Å Range
Authors: Young Peter R.
Published: November 2023

New reference wavelengths for atomic transitions of Mg vii and Si vii in the 272–281 Å wavelength range are derived using measurements from the Extreme-ultraviolet Imaging Spectrometer (EIS) on board the Hinode spacecraft. Mg vii and Si vii are important ions for measuring plasma properties in the solar transition region at around 0.6 MK. The six Si vii wavelengths are 13–21 mÅ and 7–11 mÅ longer than the values in the NIST Atomic Spectra Database (ASD) and the compilations of B. Edlén, respectively. The four Mg vii wavelengths are shorter than the values in the ASD by 8–12 mÅ but show reasonable agreement with the Edlén values. The new wavelengths will lead to more accurate Doppler shift measurements from the EIS instrument and will be valuable for spectral disambiguation modeling for the upcoming Multi-Slit Solar Explorer mission.
The GW Vir Instability Strip in Light of New Observations of PG 1159 Stars: Discovery of Pulsations in the Central Star of A72 and Variability of RX J0122.9–7521
Authors: Sowicka Paulina , Handler Gerald , Jones David , Caldwell John A. R. , van Wyk Francois , Paunzen Ernst , Bąkowska Karolina , Peralta de Arriba Luis , Suárez-Andrés Lucía , Werner Klaus , Karjalainen Marie , Holdsworth Daniel L.
Published: November 2023

We present the results of new time-series photometric observations of 29 pre–white dwarf stars of PG 1159 spectral type, carried out in the years 2014–2022. For the majority of stars, a median noise level in Fourier amplitude spectra of 0.5–1.0 mmag was achieved. This allowed the detection of pulsations in the central star of planetary nebula A72 (Abell 72), consistent with g modes excited in GW Vir stars, and variability in RX J0122.9–7521 that could be due to pulsations, binarity, or rotation. For the remaining stars from the sample that were not observed to vary, we placed upper limits for variability. After combination with literature data, our results place the fraction of pulsating PG 1159 stars within the GW Vir instability strip at 36%. An updated list of all known PG 1159 stars is provided, containing astrometric measurements from the recent Gaia DR3 data, as well as information on physical parameters, variability, and nitrogen content. Those data are used to calculate luminosities for all PG 1159 stars to place the whole sample on the theoretical Hertzsprung–Russell diagram for the first time in that way. The pulsating stars are discussed as a group, and arguments are given that the traditional separation of GW Vir pulsators in “DOV” and “PNNV” stars is misleading and should not be used.
La biologie de synthèse au service de l’environnement – ou l’inverse ?
Authors: Chambon Fanny
Published: November 2023

Depuis les premières bactéries OGM brevetées dans les années quatre-vingt, le vivant est petit à petit transformé en outil. Grâce à la biologie de synthèse on est maintenant capable de l’optimiser pour répondre à un besoin particulier, celui par exemple d’en faire un outil pour améliorer la bioremédiation environnementale. Le vivant est aujourd’hui devenu un objet technique, industriel, qu’il faut vendre. Cet article propose de revenir sur l’histoire de la construction de cette nouvelle perspective.
Regard d’un anthropologue
Authors: Laurent Pierre-Joseph
Published: November 2023

Contempler un visage peut semer le doute, conduire au trouble, à l’équivoque. Incapable de se détacher d’un visage, la fascination relève de l’ineffable. La beauté favorise un monde à deux, la fabrication d’une bulle. En cela elle est asociale, elle ne permet pas de faire société. Je formule la proposition selon laquelle pour faire société, la beauté des corps, dans le sens de son inégale répartition, a dû être régulée, prise en charge, maîtrisée. Ce texte montre comment ce fut le cas pour les sociétés coutumières étudiées par les anthropologues. Il analyse ensuite comment les sociétés contemporaines se sont émancipées des anciens principes de la régulation sociale de la beauté pour finalement valoriser une identité à fleur de peau ; enfin, il examine les conséquences de cette émancipation sur les personnes, les relations sociales et la société dans son ensemble.
Trapezoidal type-2 Pythagorean fuzzy TODIM approach for sensible decision-making with unknown weights in the presence of hesitancy
Authors: Aedh Alreshidi Nasser , Rahim Muhammad , Amin Fazli , Alenazi Abdulaziz
Published: November 2023

Motivated by the concept of type-2 fuzzy sets, we introduce a novel framework known as trapezoidal type-2 Pythagorean fuzzy sets (TRT-2-PFSs), an extension of triangular fuzzy sets. Basic operations like addition and scalar multiplication of two TRT-2-Pythagorean fuzzy numbers (TRT-2-PFNs) are defined. We also explore comparative analysis and distance measurements between two TRT-2-PFNs. A methodology for evaluating unknown weight vectors and criteria weights is proposed. Building upon TRT-2-PFSs, an extension of the TODIM (an acronym in Portuguese of interactive and multi-criteria decision-making) method is developed to address intricate decision-making challenges. Ultimately, the newly introduced TRT-2-PFS-based TODIM technique is employed to tackle multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) problems.
Dual Leonardo numbers
Authors: Karataş Adnan
Published: November 2023

This paper introduced the concept of dual Leonardo numbers to generalize the earlier studies in harmony and establish key formulas, including the Binet formula and the generating function. Both were employed to obtain specific elements from the sequence. Moreover, we presented a range of identities that provided deeper insights into the relationships within this numerical family, such as the Cassini and d'Ocagne identities, along with various summation formulas.
New records of Anthracoidea pseudofoetidae (Anthracoideaceae) from Russia, and Microbotryum (Microbotryaceae) from Greece and Morocco
Authors: Denchev Teodor T. , Denchev Cvetomir M. , Begerow Dominik , Kemler Martin
Published: November 2023

A rare smut fungus, Anthracoidea pseudofoetidae, is reported for the first time from Russia, based on a specimen from the Altai Republic. Carex enervis is a new host record for A. pseudofoetidae. Two new records for Greece, Microbotryum duriaeanum and M. moenchiae-manticae, and a new record for Morocco, Microbotryum moehringiae, are also presented. Microbotryum moehringiae is recorded for the first time from Africa. Cerastium brachypetalum subsp. roeseri is a new host record for Microbotryum duriaeanum. New molecular data are provided for these smut fungi. Updated phylogenetic trees for Anthracoidea and Microbotryum are also given.
Curating an Offline Wikipedia for Schools in any Language: A Road Map
Authors: Al-Khmisy Rashad , Hosman Laura , Nova Rachel
Published: November 2023

Around the world, rural and remote communities face a myriad of challenges in providing quality education, especially in communities where internet and electricity access are unreliable or nonexistent. Many innovative projects and initiatives have attempted to provide technological solutions adapted to the infrastructural challenges in these unconnected areas. One such innovation, the offline digital library (ODL), has emerged as a promising and cost-effective solution for bringing information to offline locations without the need for massive infrastructure overhauls and costly ongoing maintenance. Despite the existence of numerous ODL initiatives and the critical importance of library content being relevant to its users, the process of curating collections for ODLs has not been sufficiently discussed in the scholarly literature. Using the SolarSPELL initiative as an ODL model, this article seeks to illuminate the process of curating an offline, customized encyclopedia. With the aim of enhancing the availability of digital content in offline environments, this article presents a roadmap detailing the practical insights gained from developing a tailored educational encyclopedia called Wikipedia for Schools, available in both English and Arabic. Finally, we offer best practices and lessons learned, including recommendations for future research in this field.
A Neural Networks Based Model to Predict the Interest of College Students in Sports Activities
Authors: Xiong Xiuzu
Published: November 2023

The widespread application of big data technology in various fields, including research in education and sports in colleges, has also been deeply influenced. College students are the future strength of a country, and their habits and interests in sports activities have profound significance for their physical and mental health, teamwork, and outlook on life. However, traditional research methods, such as questionnaire surveys, observations, or interviews, have obvious limitations when dealing with large amounts of complex high-dimensional data. This study aimed to extract the interesting features of college students regarding sports activities using graph neural network (GNN) technology. Then, the labels of those interest features were further predicted, and a feature matrix was constructed. Finally, the K-means clustering method was used to achieve accurate feature clustering. This study presents a novel idea and approach for physical education and event planning in colleges, offering both practical value and theoretical significance.