bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PEMANFAATAN BAMBU OLEH MASYARAKAT DI DESA RAWAK HILIR KECAMATAN SEKADAU HULU KABUPATEN SEKADAU
Authors: Tavita Gusti Eva , Issan Kurniawan Pratama , Yanti Hikma
Published: November 2023

Bamboo is one of the non-timber forest products (NTFPs) used for various needs by the people of Rawak Hilir Village, Sekadau Hulu District, Sekadau Regency. Aims of the study was to obtain data on the use of bamboo by the people of Rawak Hilir Village. The benefits of this research are expected to be used as a source of information regarding the types and forms of bamboo utilization in Rawak Hilir Village. This study used a survey method with direct interview techniques. Data collection used a list of questions or questionnaires in the form of questions directed at several respondents. A sampling at the research location was carried out using purposive sampling, namely, respondents with extensive knowledge about the local name of bamboo and the benefits of bamboo. One hundred thirty-nine people were used as respondents. Based on the results in the field, 7 species of bamboo were obtained, namely Muntik (Schizostachyum sp), Aor (Bambusa blumeana J.A.&J.H.Schulz), Buluh (Schyzostachyum brachycladum Kurz), Botong (Dendrocalamus asper (Schult)Backer ex Heyne), Porin (Gigantochloa levis Blanco), Porin Anyang (Gigantochloa balui K.M. Wong ), and Pensak (Bambusa multiplex (Lour)ReauschJ.A.& Schult). Found 4 species of bamboo utilized by the people of Rawak Hilir Village, Sekadau Hulu District, Sekadau Regency, namely as handicraft, consumption, construction, and ritual/traditional ceremonial materials.Keywords: Bamboo, Community, Non-Timber Forest Products, Rawak Hilir Village, UtilizationAbstrakBambu merupakan salah satu hasil hutan bukan kayu (HHBK) yang dimanfaatkan dalam berbagai kebutuhan oleh masyarakat desa Rawak Hilir Kecamatan Sekadau Hulu Kabupaten Sekadau. Oleh karena itu,  penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan data pemanfaatan bambu oleh masyarakat Desa Rawak Hilir. Manfaat penelitian ini diharapkan dapat digunakan sebagai sumber informasi mengenai jenis serta bentuk pemanfaatan bambu di Desa Rawak Hilir. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey dengan teknik wawancara secara langsung. Pengumpulan data menggunakan alat bantu yaitu daftar pertanyaan atau kuisioner berupa bentuk-bentuk pertanyaan yang diarahkan kepada sejumlah responden. Pengambilan sampel di lokasi penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan purposive sampling, yaitu responden yang memiliki pengetahuan luas mengenai nama lokal bambu dan manfaat bambu, masyarakat yang dijadikan responden sebanyak 139 orang. Berdasarkan hasil di lapangan, diperoleh 7 jenis bambu yaitu Muntik (Schizostachyum sp), Aor (Bambusa blumeana), Buluh (Schizostachyum brachycladum), Botong (Dendrocalamus asper), Porin (Gigantochloa levis), Porin anyang (Gigantochloa balui), dan Pensak (Bambusa multiplex). Ditemukan 4 jenis pemanfaatan bambu oleh masyarakat Desa Rawak Hilir Kecamatan Sekadau Hulu Kabupaten Sekadau yaitu sebagai bahan kerajinan, bahan konsumsi, bahan kontruksi, dan bahan ritual/ upacara adat.Kata kunci: Bambu, Masyarakat, Hasil Hutan Bukan Kayu, Desa Rawak Hilir, Pemanfaatan.
Analisis Kepatuhan Muzakki Dalam Membayar Zakat Maal (Studi di Kecamatan Ledo, Kabupaten Bengkayang)
Authors: Anjlyani Mas
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor kepatuhan muzakki dalam membayar zakat maal di UPZ di Kecamatan Ledo. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 100 responden. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dengan menyebarkan kuesioner yang memakai Skala Likert sebagai alat untuk menetapkan skor untuk setiap variabel. Metode analisis data menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif yaitu dengan menggunakan Analisis Deskriptif, dan Conclusion Drawing/verification. Hasil penelitian yaitu Tingkat kepatuhan muzakki Kecamatan Ledo dalam membayar zakat maal,berada pada skala 4,69 yang dinyatakan pada kategori „Sangat Baik‟, walaupun  masih ada sebagian kecil muzakki yang masih tidak patuh membayar zakat maal terkait konsisten dalam membayar zakat maal setiap tahunya. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian Tingkat Pemahaman , Kesadaran , dan Peran Lembaga UPZ menjadi faktor kepatuhan muzakki dalam membayar zakat maal di UPZ Kecamatan Ledo.
ANALISIS KOMPARATIF PENETAPAN DISTRIBUSI GOLONGAN MUSTAHIQ DI KALIMANTAN BARAT
Authors: Yuliantini Ristiya
Published: November 2023

Potensi zakat di Kalimantan Barat sangat besar namun belum terkelola secara maksimal. Salah satu pengelola zakat yang beroperasi di Kalimantan Barat yaitu BAZNAS Kota Pontianak dan Lembaga Dompet Ummat. Masing-masing lembaga zakat tersebut mempunyai program-programnya tersendiri untuk menyalurkan dana zakat tersebut kepada para mustahiq. Dari program-program yang disalurkan kepada para mustahiq, bagaimanakah keefektivitasan pendistribusian dana zakat pada masing-masing lembaga tersebut. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif menyajikan data dan mendeskripsikannya. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, pendistribusian pada BAZNAS Kota Pontianak dihitung dengan rasio DCR masuk kedalam kategori sangat efektif karena melebihi angka 90%. Kemudian, pendistribusian dana zakat di Lembaga Dompet Ummat masuk kedalam kategori cukup efektif karena berada pada kisaran angka 50-69%.Kata kunci : Distribusi Zakat, BAZNAS Kota Pontianak, Lembaga Dompet Ummat, Efektivitas
Fe/Thiol Cooperative HAT Olefin Hydrogenation: Mechanistic Insights that Inform Enantioselective Catalysis
Authors: Buzsaki Sarah , Mason Savannah , Kattamuri Padmanabha , Serviano Juan , Rodriguez Dinora , Wilson Conner , Hood Drew , Ellefsen Jonathan , Lu Yen-Chu , Kan Jolie , West Julian , Miller Scott , Holland Patrick
Published: November 2023

Asymmetric hydrogenation of activated olefins using transition metal catalysis is a powerful tool for synthesis of complex molecules, but traditional metal catalysts have difficulty with enantioselective reduction of electron-neutral, electron-rich, and minimally functionalized olefins. Hydrogenation based on radical, metal-catalyzed hydrogen atom transfer (mHAT) mechanisms offers an outstanding opportunity to overcome these difficulties, enabling mild reduction of these challenging olefins with selectivity that is complementary to traditional hydrogenations with H2. Further, mHAT presents an opportunity for asymmetric induction through cooperative hydrogen atom transfer (cHAT) using chiral thiols. Here, we report insights from an in-depth mechanistic study of an iron-catalyzed achiral cHAT reaction and leverage these insights to deliver stereocontrol from chiral thiols. Mechanistic studies, including kinetic analysis and variation of silane structure, point to the transfer of hydride from silane to iron as the likely rate-limiting step. The data indicate that the selectivity-determining step is quenching of the alkyl radical by thiol, which becomes a more potent H-atom donor when coordinated to iron(II). The resulting iron(III)-thiolate complex is in equilibrium with other iron species, including FeII(acac)2, which is shown to be the predominant off-cycle species. The enantiodetermining nature of the thiol trapping step enables enantioselective net hydrogenation of olefins through cHAT using a commercially available glucose-derived thiol catalyst, with up to 80:20 enantiomeric ratio. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first demonstration of asymmetric hydrogenation via iron-catalyzed mHAT. These findings advance our understanding of cooperative radical catalysis and enable development of enantioselective catalysis predicated upon asymmetric iron-catalyzed mHAT reactions.
Chronological Molecular Fingerprint of Wetland Soil by Sensitivity-Enhanced Solid-State NMR
Authors: Zhao Wancheng , Thomas Elizabeth C , Debnath Debkumar , Scott Faith , Mentink-Vigier Frederic , White John R. , Cook Robert L. , Wang Tuo
Published: November 2023

Soil organic matter (SOM) plays a major role in mitigating greenhouse gas emission and thereby regulating Earth’s climate, carbon and water cycles, and biodiversity. Wetland soils contain the highest stores of soil carbon on the planet on an areal basis, accounting for one-third of all the SOM, yet our understanding of carbon sequestration within wetlands lags behind that of upland soils. Here we show the molecular-level fingerprints of wetland soils spanning eleven centuries using advanced solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) spectroscopy. Remarkably, combining dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) with SOM enrichment allowed up to an 8,000-fold time-saving over conventional NMR approaches. This innovative approach for SOM characterization revealed that the parent herbaceous plant core molecular structures are preserved, with the aromatic and carbohydrate motifs becoming tightly packed, even after a millennium. Such preserved cores occur alongside molecules from the decomposition of loosely packed parent biopolymers and biogeochemical processing driven by geological global and anthropogenic changes, adding to the chemical diversity of SOM. These findings reveal that particulate organic matter (POM) should be a major focus for wetlands, and other soils with high organic matter content, especially when considering the fate of coastal wetland SOM when exposed to oxygenated water due to erosion.
Stability and convergence of difference schemes approximating the first boundary value problem for integral-differential parabolic equations in a multidimensional domain
Authors: Бештоков Мурат Хамидбиевич , Бештокова Зарьяна Владимировна
Published: November 2023

Исследованы интегро-дифференциальные параболические уравнения в многомерной области с граничными условиями первого рода. Для каждой задачи построена разностная схема с порядком аппроксимации $O(|h|^2+\tau^{m_\sigma})$, где $m_\sigma = 1$, если $\sigma\neq0.5$ и $m_\sigma = 2$, если $\sigma=0.5$, методом энергетических неравенств для решения разностной задачи получена априорная оценка. Из полученных оценок следуют единственность и устойчивость решения по правой части и начальным данным, а также сходимость решения разностной задачи к решению соответствующей исходной дифференциальной задачи со скоростью $O(|h|^2+\tau^2)$ при $\sigma = 0.5$. Проведены численные расчеты тестовых примеров.

Integral-differential parabolic equations are studied in a multidimensional domain with boundary conditions of the first kind. For each problem, a difference scheme is constructed with the order of approximation $O(|h|^2+\tau^{m_\sigma})$, where $m_\sigma = 1$ if $\sigma\neq0.5$ and $m_ \sigma = 2$, if $\sigma=0.5$, an a priori estimate is obtained by the method of energy inequalities for solving the difference problem. The obtained estimates imply the uniqueness and stability of the solution with respect to the right-hand side and initial data, as well as the convergence of the solution of the difference problem to the solution of the corresponding original differential problem at a rate of $O(|h|^2+\tau^2)$ for $\sigma = 0.5$.
On method for microseismic source location
Authors: Чернышевский Павел Андреевич
Published: November 2023

Задача определения координат микросейсмических источников от группы сенсоров как вспомогательная задача микросейсмического мониторинга встречается, например, при добыче полезных ископаемых. Для приближенного расчета координат источника предложена математическая модель, в которой требуется найти глобальный минимум непрерывной функции. Однако, большинство применяемых для решения этой задачи алгоритмов базируются на эвристических и метаэвристических подходах. В настоящей работе предлагается использовать подход на основе свойства $\varepsilon $-липшицевости, который гарантирует нахождение глобального минимума. Приведены примеры расчетов, которые хорошо согласуются с результатами, полученными эвристическими алгоритмами.

Determining microseismic sources coordinates based on a group of sensors as a part of microseismic monitoring occurs, for example, in mining. A mathematical model is proposed for an approximate calculation, and it is required to find the global minimum of a continuous function. However, most of the algorithms used to solve this problem are based on heuristic and metaheuristic approaches. In this paper, we propose to use an approach based on the $\varepsilon $-Lipschitz continuity. This property assures that found solution is global. We show numerical examples that are in good agreement with the results obtained by heuristic algorithms.
Cosmological models with modified equations of state for dark energy
Authors: Воронцова Елена Геннадьевна , Шаров Герман Сергеевич
Published: November 2023

Рассмотрены космологические сценарии, которые обобщают известные модели $\Lambda$CDM и $w$CDM и имеют уравнения состояния вида $p_x=w(a) \rho_x$ и $p_x=f(\rho_x)$ для темной энергии, где множитель $w(a)$ может зависеть от масштабного фактора $a$, $p_x$ и $\rho_x$ - соответственно, давление и плотность темной энергии. Проведен сравнительный анализ моделей в плане соответствия их предсказаний наблюдательным данным по сверхновым типа Ia, параметру Хаббла $H(z)$ и барионным акустическим осцилляциям. Среди рассмотренных сценариев выявлена и исследована наиболее успешная модель $w(a)=w_0+w_1(1-a)^3$ c указанной точки зрения.

We consider cosmological scenarios which generalize the well-known $\Lambda$CDM and $w$CDM models and have the equations of state $p_x=w(a) \rho_x$ and $p_x=f(\rho_x)$ for dark energy. Here the factor $w(a)$ can depend on the scale factor $a$, $p_x$ and $\rho_x$ are dark energy pressure and density respectively. We analyze these models comparing their predictions with observational data for type Ia supernovae, the Hubble parameter $H(z)$ and baryon acoustic oscillations. From this point of view we obtain and investigate the most successful model $w(a)=w_0+w_1(1-a)^3$ among the considered scenarios.
Ecological and hydrochemical analysis of the rivers Drevlianskyi nature reserve (Ukraine)
Authors: Konishchuk Vasyl , Shumyhai Inna , Martynenko Vasyl
Published: November 2023

Problem statement. The quality of the surface water and ecological condition plays a big role in ecosystems, especially in the hydrochemical regime. The chemical composition and mineralization of river water are in a dynamic link and are formed under the influence of many external factors. Therefore, under the influence of the latter, there was a need to study the hydrochemical composition of the water reserve, which was an urgent issue of the work.

The purpose of the research: comprehensive ecological, hydro-chemical analysis of the state of the rivers of the «Drevlyanskyi» nature reserve for the optimization of environmental protection measures, monitoring, eco-safety and preservation of the biodiversity of hydrobionts.

Research methodology. Conducting research on water quality was based on classical, generally accepted methods: field research, literature review, laboratory research, analysis of the obtained results.

Results. According to research, it was established that within the nature reserve in the summer-autumn period, the water of the main Uzh River and its tributary is moderately fresh in terms of mineralization (0.1–0.6 g/dm3), neutral in pH, and has a hydrocarbon-calcium chemical composition. Insignificant waterlogging of landscapes determines the low content of ammonium nitrogen and dissolved iron in river water. The Zvizdal and Osliv rivers are exception where eutrophication is observed which cauces high runoff of organic substances. It was also investigated that During the summer-autumn period of low water the water contained small amounts of microelements and heavy metals (with the exception of Fe, Mn) which don’t exceed the established sanitary-hygienic maximum allowable concentrations. According to the classification proposed by O.O. Alekin all-natural waters are divided into three classes. According to the content of the main ions and the mineralization of the water, it was analyzed that the water bodies of the nature reserve belong to the calcium hydrogen-carbonate, class of type III. In the water bodies of the nature reserve Drevlianskyi there are water subtypes IIIa-IIIb. The last differ from each other by the presence of magnesium hydrogen carbonate Mg(HCO3)2 in IIIa and calcium sulfate CaSO4 in IIIb.

Scientific novelty. For the first time, a comprehensive analysis of surface waters in radiation-contaminated territories was carried out under the conditions of complete bequest.

Practical significance and research perspectives. The practical value of the research materials lies in the further monitoring of hydroecosystems, the substantiation of environmental protection measures, and the results will be used in the annual "Chronicle of the Nature" program of the reserve for the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine.
Odontología regenerativa: una visión de la rehabilitación oral
Authors: Zambrano Matamoros Mauro Xavier , Campos Lascano Luis Fernando , Astudillo Campos Patricia Del Pilar , Segovia Palma Patricia Ivonne , García Segovia Ana Cristina , Dau Villafuerte Rolando Fabricio , Gaibor Durán Angela Paula , Mejía Gallegos César Gerardo , Duran Reyes Ruth Maritza , Pinos Robalino Patricia Judith , Bravo Saquicela Patricia
Published: November 2023

Las ciencias de la salud, y en particular la odontología, se encuentra inmersa en un proceso de permanente cambio. A medida que las nuevas investigaciones, el avance vertiginoso de las tecnologías, los nuevos materiales, y la experiencia clínica amplían el conocimiento disponible, se hace evidente la necesidad de actualizar el acervo de los conocimientos, y para ello hay que incorporar en la práctica profesional, nuevos enfoques, nuevas técnicas y procedimientos terapéuticos con el fin de prestar servicios de calidad que garanticen la salud de nuestros pacientes. En este libro se recoge una amplia gama de conocimientos procedentes de diversas disciplinas profesionales de la odontología, entre estas, la endodoncia, periodoncia, la cirugía oral y estética, describiendo también, los procedimientos terapéuticos relacionados en el campo de la odontología restauradora. Los autores de la obra han puesto su mejor esfuerzo en la búsqueda y verificación de la información que se ofrece en los contenidos de la misma con fuentes bibliográficas relevantes y confiables para asegurar su rigor académico y garantizar que este a la altura de los estándares aceptados en el momento su publicación. El libro aborda una amplia variedad de temas, todos relevantes para el ejercicio de la profesión del odontólogo: El diente endodónticamente tratado, principios de estética dental, traumatismo dental, higiene y el control del biofilm dental, fluoterapia y nuevos materiales bioactivos, entre otros temas. En este sentido, el libro está dirigido a estudiantes, docentes y profesionales de la odontología, y puede ser de gran utilidad como referente clínico y consulta académica. Para facilitar su lectura, el texto se acompaña de tablas y figuras, además de una amplia lista de referencias bibliográficas en las que el lector interesado puede profundizar sus conocimientos. Con la publicación de esta obra, los autores esperan contribuir con la divulgación del conocimiento y la información científica en el área de la literatura de la salud odontológica.
A Comparative Study of Minimum Wage and Employment in China and in the United States
Authors: Yao Jianfeng , Fu Duanxiang
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we use regression models to analyze and compare the effect of a change in real minimum wage on employment rate both in China (the largest emerging market) and in the United States (the largest developed country). The longitudinal data we use is from 2000 to 2016 published by both countries. After controlling for unobserved heterogeneities by using the fixed effect estimations, the results show a significant and negative correlation between real minimum wage and employment rate in both countries, with a smaller and weaker effect of real minimum wage in China. It indicates that employment in China is less responsive to a change in minimum wage because of its unique economic system. In addition, We find that the effect of minimum wage on employment rate turns into insignificant in recent years in China since 2008, which is the opposite of and different from the situation in the U.S.
The Implementation of Two – Dimensional Model of Corporate Social Responsibility in Serbian Companies
Authors: Virijević Jovanović Saša , Janovac Tatjana , Nešović Dragana
Published: November 2023

The aim of the paper is to point out the possibilities of measuring the effects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the basis of two - dimensional model, developed by Quazi Ali M. and O’Brien D. (2000). The problem of measuring the effects of CSR occurs mainly due to the fact that it is difficult to estimate how qualitative factors contribute to competitiveness. The two-dimensional CSR model measures the corporate social responsibility from two perspectives. One is the company’s approach towards society, while another represents the cost / benefit ratio of CSR.  Therefore, the model belongs to the category of socio-economic models. 

In order to make a contribution towards the further researching of the model application, the empirical test have been made on the sample of 33 companies in Serbia.  According to Quazi Ali M. and O'Brien D., the survey was based on a questionnaire consisting of 25 statements that covered significant issues in the field of corporate social responsibility. Factor analysis was used as a statistical method in the research.
Fiscal Adjustments in the European Union versus West Balkans economies: Evidence from Heterogeneous Panels
Authors: Glavaški Olgica , Beker Pucar Emilija
Published: November 2023

This paper empirically assesses heterogeneity of fiscal adjustments in the European Union and West Balkans economies, in the circumstances when debt crisis renewed the questions when and how governments adjust their public expenditure. The research covers sample of 28 European Union economies and 5 West Balkans economies over the period 1995-2018. The results based on PMG panel model point to weak fiscal sustainability with significant fiscal adjustments, in average, 28.18 % of deviations from equilibrium relationship are corrected in one year. Moreover, the results provide heterogeneous evidence of fiscal adjustments of public expenditure to long-run equilibrium relationship in European Union and West Balkans economies. Implications of the results for the West Balkans economies are that accession process to European Union means improvements in public finances of candidates and potential candidate economies, in the context of achieving weak fiscal sustainability. However, accession process does not lead to automatic convergence of economies and fiscal sustainability assessment, although significant fiscal adjustments are noted.
The Factors Affecting the level of Digital Entrepreneurial Competences of University Students
Authors: Simović Vladimir
Published: November 2023

This paper represents an overview of the academic literature in regards to digital entrepreneurial competences and an effort to outline the research which will be focused on measuring the level of digital entrepreneurial competences of university students in Serbia. The paper proposes the creation of digital entrepreneurial competences assessment framework and the corresponding methodology which would serve as a basis for online digital entrepreneurial competence assessment tool development. The tool would enable the assessment of digital entrepreneurial competences of the university students in Serbia and the analysis of the factors underlying different levels of digital entrepreneurial competences. Factors ranging from personal characteristics of the students to contextual and socio-economic factors are taken into consideration.
International Acquisitions and Labor Productivity in Serbian Cement Industry
Authors: Savović Slađana , Marković Dušan
Published: November 2023

This paper investigates the impact of international acquisitions on the productivity of acquired companies in the cement industry of the Republic of Serbia. We analyze the productivity of companies in the cement industry during the twenty-year period from 2000 to 2019. Acquisitions in the cement industry are one of the first international acquisitions realized in the Republic of Serbia. The multinational companies that took over the cement plants are from Switzerland, France and Greece. The paper analyzes the effects of international acquisitions on the productivity of acquired companies in the short and long term. The research results show that the productivity of all acquired companies improved both in the short term and in the long term after the acquisitions, with the largest productivity improvements being achieved in the short term. In addition, the research results show that Lafarge Serbia recorded the largest improvement in labor productivity, which, compared to other companies, optimized the number of employees and increased production volume.
Do Labour and Political Will Affect Agricultural Output?
Authors: Arikewuyo Kareem Abidemi , Yunusa Lateef Adewale , Oke Babatunde O. , Okuneye Babatunde Adekunle
Published: November 2023

Agriculture has been at the forefront in employment creation and revenue generation in Africa until there was a shift from the sector to the non-farm or service industry which threatens the economic sustenance despite the growing population of youth in the region. The neglect of the agricultural sector resulted from labour migration and lack of political will in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), which has severe implications on agricultural output. This study, however, investigated the nexus among labour, political will and agricultural production in SSA from 1998 – 2018 using the dynamic System – GMM estimation technique. The study found employment in the agricultural sector, agricultural raw material, exchange rate, political will, and agricultural material and exchange rate interaction significantly influenced agricultural output in SSA. Therefore, it is recommended that for SSA future to be sustained, the governments should discourage labour migration from the agricultural sector through government supports to boost employment and poverty reduction.
Economic Activity And Employment in the Non-Financial Sector of Bulgaria under Conditions of Covid-19 Crisis. Sectoral Vulnerability Assessment
Authors: Shalamanov Stoyan Stoyanov
Published: November 2023

This article examines the economic consequences in the non-financial sector of Bulgaria as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The analysis of the development of the pandemic in Bulgaria from a medical point of view leads to the conclusion that the health factor for the crisis will not be overcome soon. The mutations of the virus and the fluctuating rates of vaccination in Bulgaria are likely to put the country in need of periodic lockdowns (restrictions) of some economic sectors for at least a few more years. For this reason, it is particularly important to highlight the most vulnerable sectors in order to provide more targeted support, rather than supporting sectors and businesses that do not need support, which only creates inflation. The article identifies a set of criteria for assessing sectoral vulnerability to restrictions imposed by the government and health authorities in connection with the pandemic.
Corporate News Disclosure and Competitive Advantage: What Factors Influence on S&P 500 Companies’ Competitive Advantage During 2022 Economic Crisis?
Authors: Petković Miloš
Published: November 2023

This paper aims to explore corporate news related to the topic of the competitive advantage of S&P 500 companies in the period of the economic crisis in 2022. The observed companies are the biggest US companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The computerized qualitative analyses were done on 200 corporate news from January 2022 until November 2022, with 13,361 pages and 5,294,836 words. The research results prove that the US biggest companies disclosure intensively in public about their competitive advantage with 90.29% including text samples from initial corpus text. The companies disclosure about 4 main topics (factors) during this year’s crisis: (1) profitability; (2) financial market performance; (3) products and services; (4) top management leadership. The research article contributes to the current literature on competitive advantage narratives, how the biggest companies tend to achieve competitive advantage during the economic crisis and address messages to their stakeholders. These messages could be of the highest importance mostly because of existing uncertainties and high levels of risks.
Impact of Continuing Education on Stable Employment and Wages of Men and Women in Serbia
Authors: Ognjenović Kosovka
Published: November 2023

This paper examines whether continuing education and training contribute to overall job security and to narrowing the gender wage gap, thereby mitigating the potential effects of employer discrimination. Data from the Serbian Survey on Income and Living Conditions are used, focusing on 2020 and estimating wage regressions. The main results show that participation in continuing education and training has a positive effect on wages and contributes to reducing the wage gap, especially for individuals who were previously unemployed and participated in some form of additional training. This paper contributes to the understanding of the importance of training and its impact on employment stability and workers' wages in the post-transition economy. The findings presented in this paper are advisory to both policy makers and management. In general, it can be stated that trained employees are better suited to work tasks and, especially if they are satisfied with the knowledge acquired in the company, contribute to a stable environment that makes it easier for them to meet the demands of competition. On the other hand, this implies the empirically confirmed assumption that competition may be negatively correlated with employer discrimination. However, employee participation in continuing education and training in Serbia is still below the optimal level.
Aspirations Towards Entrepreneurship and Self-awareness Among Young Female Population in the North of Kosovo & Metohija
Authors: Ljumović Isidora , Jakšić Krsto , Lečovski-Milojkić Ivana
Published: November 2023

Encouraging entrepreneurial culture and developing entrepreneurial education are a key factors for the development of modern economies and society as a whole. Although the number of female entrepreneurs is growing, it is still relatively low and one of the ways to achieve the gender balance in the field of entrepreneurship is the entrepreneurial education that will introduce women with the ability of the business venture through the phenomena of education.

The aim of this research is to examine the aspirations and intentions towards entrepreneurship in female undergraduate students and to understand which factors influence students’ entrepreneurial intention and behavior. The survey was conducted among female population of the final years of the University of Priština temporary seated in Kosovska Mitrovica as well as female students of the fourth year of secondary schools in the North of K&M.

 

We find that the half of respondents never engaged in entrepreneurial activities and that one third of them were involved in such activities by helping parents, friends or acquaintances. Female students in North Kosovo&Metohija generally recognize and highly rank qualities such as desire for success, confidence, creativity and initiative as very important for engaging in entrepreneurial activities. Their previous experience and positive attitude towards entrepreneurship are promising factors for the future growth of the number of female entrepreneurs in North K&M.
Handling Injustice - Are Women Too Sensitive?
Authors: Rovenská Denisa
Published: November 2023

At time of COVID-19 pandemic, not only isolation and loneliness were increasing, but injustice was increasing, as well. Scholars argue, workplace is quite unjust toward women in general suggesting salary, benefits, little value to their voice, career growth and it shows COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates injustice at work moreover. The aim of the contribution was to analyze the character of relationship between women's sensitivity to injustice, emotions, employment sector and coping with injustice at work during COVID-19. 208 women with the average age of 26.08 years (SD = 7.39) answered the questions measuring sensitivity to injustice by Justice Sensitivity Inventory (Schmitt et al., 2010), emotions by Positive Affect Scale and Negative Affect Scale (Džuka & Dalbert, in Džuka, 2019) and coping by Brief COPE (Carver, 1997). The results showed that women were sensitive to injustice at work (M = 4.49; SD = .89), felt anger mostly (M = 4.35; SD = 1.31) and used adaptive coping strategies more than maladaptive coping strategies (t(207) = 15.47, p < .001). The analysis of character of relationship between selected variables showed that negative affect and employment sector were predictors of coping with injustice at work. Specific results are part of the contribution.
Work Stress of Female Primary School Teachers During Covid-19 Pandemic and Demographic Differences
Authors: Loziak Alexander
Published: November 2023

Recent research shows teachers report their job being very stressful (OECD/TALIS). The Covid-19 pandemic caused many changes in education, which put teachers under additional strain (Sokal, Trudel & Babb, 2020). Female teachers in Slovak primary education outnumber male teachers by a ratio of 9-to-1. Even though women spend as much time in work as men, women´s involvement in household chores is more than double. This creates an even greater challenge. The paper has several aims – the first aim is examination of the stress level of primary school female teachers during the pandemic. The second aim is an examination of the intensity of measured stressors. The third aim is to compare work stress in female and male teachers. The forth aim is to investigate the role of variables (age, work experience, education stage) on work stress. The research sample consisted of 473 teachers (426 female). According to results, over 58 % of female teachers reported quite a bit (34 %) or a lot of (24,7 %) experienced work stress. Overall, female teachers perceived most stress in stressors: having too much administrative work to do, uncertainty associated with frequent changes in education caused by pandemic and social acknowledgment. Female teachers compared to male teachers experienced significantly more stress in several stressors, for example: being held responsible for students’ achievement and perfectionism. Younger and less experienced female teachers perceived significantly more stress in specific stressors. 2nd stage female teachers experienced more stress in specific sources of stress compared to 1st stage female teachers.
Development of Antecedent Factors for Malaysian Women’s Entrepreneurial Resilience Framework: A Fuzzy Delphi Method
Authors: Hazudin Siti Fahazarina , Sabri Mohamad Fazli , Ramli Nazirah , Burhan Nik Ahmad Sufian
Published: November 2023

This study assesses the antecedent factors of entrepreneurial resilience and the underlying criteria to develop a Malaysian women’s entrepreneurial framework based on the expert linguistic consensus to identify potential strategies to empower women entrepreneurship sector in Malaysia. The Delphi Fuzzy (FDM) method is used to obtain expert consensus on the important factors that stimulate and encourage entrepreneurial resilience based on a review of previous literature. The judgment sampling technique was used to develop a survey and distributed it to 20 experts. The linguistic consensus of experts is analyzed using Fuzzy Set Theory and Triangular Fuzzy Numbers (TFN). This study confirms the strategic factors that can foster the development of resilient women entrepreneurs and identifies key resilience criteria that play a vital role in boosting the business longevity of women-owned SMEs.  Importantly, religion and psychological capital are key to developing entrepreneurial resilience among women entrepreneurs.  In addition, technology skills should be leveraged to deal with an increasingly complex market environment and create opportunities in a crisis. This study focuses on the context of Malaysian women entrepreneurs, who may not represent other countries. This study highlights the importance of entrepreneurial psychological traits (i.e., cognitive, and behavioural) for theoretical and managerial implications in fostering the ability of women entrepreneurs to adjust to new circumstances and thereby contribute to the long-term sustainability of their businesses. Upcoming studies are recommended to test the resilience factor of these entrepreneurs on a sample of the female entrepreneur population through exploratory studies using questionnaire instruments.
Factors Influencing the Success of Women Entrepreneurs in the International Market: A Comprehensive Analysis
Authors: Laxmi S Soubhagya , Gochhait Saikat
Published: November 2023

Currently, women are widely recognized as successful entrepreneurs because of their strong desire, qualities, and abilities in order to drive robust economic development in their respective countries. In light of the significant contribution women make to economic development in India, the study investigated factors that affect women entrepreneurs' success. As part of the data collection process, 181 SME Chambers of India were contacted and structured questionnaires were distributed to them. It consists of the development of a conceptual model and the use of SPSS and AMOS software for the analysis of the data. A number of factors contribute to the success of women owned enterprises on the international market, including internal factors such as achievement, risk-taking, and technology adaptation, and external factors such as economics and socioculture. The study recommends that the Small and Medium Enterprises Chamber of India, policymakers, and practitioners support women entrepreneurs by providing an array of incentives and supports related to those internal and external factors. We investigated some internal factors like technology adaptation that are still almost untouched in India after the post-pandemic pandemic. Numerous studies have examined different factors' effects on women's entrepreneurial success. In addition to adding empirical evidence to the existing literature, the current study contributes to the existing literature.
The Application of Strategic Foresight in Women's Entrepreneurship Development
Authors: Salamzadeh Aidin , Rezaei Haniye , Hadizadeh Morteza , Yasin Naveed , Ansari Golnoush
Published: November 2023

Strategic vision guides governments and societies to overcome gender biases to extol entrepreneurship and achieve targeted business performance. In order to change women's entrepreneurship in societies, strategic foresight is one of the most important resources to be utilized. Strategic foresight offers relevant solutions to these changes for achieving socio-economic benefits and creating sustainable value. Although several studies have been conducted on women's entrepreneurship, identification of its influential factors, and their effect, none has yet studied how strategic foresight can play a role in developing women's entrepreneurship in different countries. Therefore, this study is aiming to explore the relationship between strategic foresight and female entrepreneurship. The purpose of this study is to examine the link between women's entrepreneurship and strategic foresight capabilities by reviewing relevant literature and background theories. Dimensions of the framework were verified quantitatively using a Delphi research process, SPSS software, and analysis of the gathered questionnaires. The results show that strategic foresight significantly affects women's entrepreneurship through business sustainability.
Unveiling the Digital Equation Through Innovative Approaches for Teaching Discrete Mathematics to Future Computer Science Educators
Authors: Suranchiyeva Zinagul , Bostanov Bektas , Kenesbayev Serik , Idrissov Salamat , Turganbay Kuralay
Published: November 2023

Aim/Purpose: This study seeks to present a learning model of discrete mathematics elements, elucidate the content of teaching, and validate the effectiveness of this learning in a digital education context.

Background: Teaching discrete mathematics in the realm of digital education poses challenges, particularly in crafting the optimal model, content, tools, and methods tailored for aspiring computer science teachers. The study draws from both a comprehensive review of relevant literature and the synthesis of the authors’ pedagogical experiences.

Methodology: The research utilized a system-activity approach and aligned with the State Educational Standard. It further integrated the theory of continuous education as its psychological and pedagogical foundation.

Contribution: A unique model for instructing discrete mathematics elements to future computer science educators has been proposed. This model is underpinned by informative, technological, and personal competencies, intertwined with the mathematical bedrock of computer science.

Findings: The study revealed the importance of holistic teaching of discrete mathematics elements for computer science teacher aspirants in line with the Informatics educational programs. An elective course, “Elements of Discrete Mathematics in Computer Science”, comprising three modules, was outlined. Practical examples spotlighting elements of mathematical logic and graph theory of discrete mathematics in programming and computer science were showcased.

Recommendations for Practitioners: Future computer science educators should deeply integrate discrete mathematics elements in their teaching methodologies, especially when aligning with professional disciplines of the Informatics educational program.

Recommendation for Researchers: Further exploration is recommended on the seamless integration of discrete mathematics elements in diverse computer science curricula, optimizing for varied learning outcomes and student profiles.

Impact on Society: Enhancing the quality of teaching discrete mathematics to future computer science teachers can lead to better-educated professionals, driving advancements in the tech industry and contributing to societal progress.

Future Research: There is scope to explore the wider applications of the discrete mathematics elements model in varied computer science sub-disciplines, and its adaptability across different educational frameworks.
Introduction: Caring for Equitable Relations in Interdisciplinary Collaborations
Authors: Carrigan Coleen , Caitlin D. Wylie
Published: November 2023

Collaborative research between scholars of science and technology studies (STS)and scholars of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is a growing trend. The papers assembled in thisSpecial Section offer both embodied and empirical knowledge on how ethnographers negotiate our roles in integrative research when constrained by what our technoscientific collaborators value, what funders demand, what our home institutions expect, what we want to learn from the worlds we study, and the social transformations we envision in science and society. We grapple with how we as ethnographers can best balance caring for the communities we study, the ones we serve, and the ones we identify with. We take care that knowledge making is political. Race, gender, class, and ability status of scholars intersect with the organizational, institutional, and cultural contexts in which we practice science to shape and be shaped by entrenched power relations.Through a feminist politics of care, this collection transforms tensions in interdisciplinary collaborations into resources that enlarge our understandings of what these collaborations are like for STS ethnographers, make visible certain labors within them and, crucially, enrich our vision for what we want these collaborations to be.
Мікросистема «рослини» в народнопоетичній творчості Рівненщини
Authors: Омельковець Руслана , Новосад Ольга
Published: November 2023

У статті проаналізовано таку цінну для вивчення мови лексико-тематичну групу, як ботанічна, зокрема визначено ступінь насиченості нею фольклорних текстів та особливості її комбінування, здійснено аналіз семантико-стилістичного потенціалу флоролексем у народнопоетичній творчості Рівненщини. Фактичний матеріал засвідчує продуктивність використання флоролексем у ролі стилістем та ексресем широкого емоційно-оцінного плану. Образна природа флоролексем підпорядковується індивідуально-авторському осмисленню
Comparison of Tonsillectomy Techniques with Reference to their Histopathological Healing Patterns
Authors: Ali Noman , Rafiq Shumaila , Noor Nazia , Rehman Abdur , Hussain Bilal , Shah Remisha Zahid
Published: November 2023

Background: Various techniques are available for tonsillectomy. Selection of the technique is based on the duration of surgery, intraoperative blood loss, post operative pain, duration and healing pattern of the tonsillar fossa. Objective: To compare the outcome of better healing pattern in dissection ligation technique and electrocautery technique of tonsillectomy. Study Design: Randomized control trial. Settings: ENT Department, Mayo Hospital Lahore Pakistan. Duration: Two years from December 01, 2019 to November 30, 2021. Methods: 106 patients with symptoms of recurrent attacks of sore throat with fever, obstructive sleep apnea, pain and difficulty in swallowing were included. Patients were randomized into two groups by random number table. Group A was operated by dissection-ligation technique and group B was operated by electrocautery technique. On 7th post tonsillectomy day healing score was calculated by taking tissue sample for histopathology from the tonsillar fossa. Results: Mean age of patients in group A was 13.79 ± 2.23 and in group B was 13.54 ± 2.09 years. In group A there were 55% males while 40% females in group B. Statistically significant difference were found in terms of profound inflammation, formation of abundant granulation tissue and collagen fibers reticular pattern between two groups on histopathology. Conclusion: Healing outcomes are better in dissection ligation technique than electrocautery technique of tonsillectomy.
Percepciones de alumnos y maestros acerca de la promoción del aprendizaje autónomo
Authors: Velasco-Trejo Alan F.
Published: November 2023

El objetivo principal de este estudio es conocer, a través de las percepciones de alumnos y docentes, si en la ‘Licenciatura en Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia’ impartida en la UAEH, el aprendizaje autónomo es promovido, y de ser así, hasta qué punto lo es. Para la colección de datos de este estudio cualitativo, entrevistas fueron conducidas a docentes y alumnos. Los hallazgos en este estudio muestran que la autonomía si es promovida hasta cierto punto principalmente por el uso de los materiales y la implementación de algunas actividades. Los estudiantes parecen reconocer la importancia de volverse autónomos, pero solo unos de implementan hacen acciones para desarrollar la autonomía.