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Warehouse Automation and Inventory Accuracy in Nigeria
Authors: Jamila Zainab
Published: February 2025

Purpose: The purpose of this article was to analyze warehouse automation and inventory accuracy in Nigeria.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: Recent studies in Nigeria indicate that warehouse automation improves inventory accuracy by reducing manual errors and enabling real-time data capture. Technologies like barcode scanning, RFID tagging, and integrated ERP systems have led to accuracy improvements of up to 12%. However, challenges such as limited technology access, insufficient training, and infrastructural constraints hinder full automation potential. Despite these barriers, incremental investments in automation yield significant operational gains, emphasizing the need for further technology integration and workforce development.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Technology acceptance model (TAM), resource-based view & diffusion of innovation (DOI) theory may be used to anchor future studies on warehouse automation and inventory accuracy in Nigeria. Practitioners should leverage state-of-the-art monitoring technologies such as smart meters and IoT devices to capture detailed data on residential energy use. Policymakers must design incentive schemes, such as tax rebates and subsidies, to encourage the adoption of renewable energy and energy-efficient retrofits in residential areas.
Determinantes del alcance de práctica de las enfermeras en el ámbito hospitalario
Authors:   , Saralegui Gainza Amaia
Published: February 2025

The following lines present a doctoral dissertation that is framed within the topic area of Nursing Resource Management. The justification for this thesis is the current difficulty in providing nurses due to increasing demands for health services and a shortage of nursing professionals worldwide. Efficiency in nursing staff is a top priority in health service management due to its high cost and large number of staff. In order to measure nurses' scope of practice, or in other words, the extent to which nurses spend their time performing the activities for which they are professionally trained, we first adapted, translated and validated the nurses' scope of practice questionnaire into Spanish. For this purpose, we conducted an exploratory sequential analysis. We tested the psychometric properties of a scope of practice questionnaire for nurses with 310 nurses from the three main hospitals in the public health system in Navarra, and obtained a questionnaire with good validity and reliability adapted to our context. Subsequently, and as the main objective of this research, a cross-sectional observational design was used to analyse the determinants of the scope of practice of nurses in medical-surgical hospitalisation and intensive care units. Linear mixed models were used to establish the relationship between nurses' personal and occupational characteristics and their scope of practice. The additional effect of belonging to an intensive care unit was also estimated. Psychological demand, practice environment, and growth need strength were found to positively predict nurses' scope of practice, while role ambiguity was shown to be a factor that reduces nurses' implementation of their scope of practice. All these findings have created a tool that can be useful in managing nursing resources more efficiently, providing solid evidence to help propose measures not necessarily related to increasing staffing levels, but aimed at improving conditions, such as improving the practice environment, promoting development programs, and reducing those work situations that may lead to ambiguity or confusion of tasks. This study can therefore be used as a starting point for proposing management strategies that help nurses to be more efficient for the system, focusing on measures that affect the determinants that lead nurses to develop their scope of practice to a greater extent.
Levantamento de dados Secundários para o Projeto Iniciativa Amazonia+10 no Vale do Guaporé
Authors: Gregolin Marcos Roberto , Carniatto Irene
Published: February 2025

O presente texto apresenta dados de uma pesquisa realizada no âmbito do Projeto Iniciativa Amazônia +10. O objetivo da coleta de dados é reunir elementos para posteriores trabalhos de campo, que serão realizados sob os preceitos metodológicas da investigação-ação-participativa. Aqui serão retratados alguns dados demográficos e econômicos. Concluímos por meio da análise geral dos dados que a região em análise é dinâmica e possui movimentações heterogêneas, que em alguns casos acompanham e em outros não a movimentação dos indicadores do estado.
Análise do uso e Gestão dos Recursos Hídricos na Tríplice Fronteira Brasil, Colômbia e Peru no Alto Rio Solimões: Uma Relação com os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentáveis ODS’s
Authors: Silva Edson Luis de Carvalho , Borstel Marli  Renate von , Feiden Armin , Parizotto Adir Airton , Souza Suzana Gisele Oliveira de , Silva Lázaro Firmino da
Published: February 2025

O presente trabalho terá por objetivo identificar e caracterizar os usos múltiplos da água na Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Solimões na Região amazônica da tríplice fronteira Brasil, Colômbia e Peru e sua gestão e associá-los aos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentáveis ODS’s. Para isso, primeiramente foi realizado consultas em materiais bibliográficos (artigos, dissertações e teses) nas bases dados google acadêmico e Science direct, banco de dissertações e produtos dos programas de Pos graduação ofertados na região. Esta pesquisa trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, descritivo, sobre pesquisas realizados nos municípios dos estados do Amazonas pertencentes aos países Brasil(Tabatinga, Benjamim Constant e Atalaia do  Norte) , Peru (Santa Rosa e Islândia) e Colômbia (Leticia), sobre o tema “Gestão e uso dos Recursos hídricos”. Como contribuição visa-se fornecer subsídios tanto para a gestão dos recursos hídricos transfronteiriços, quanto para o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas para a região, amparadas pelos objetivos e metas dos ODS´s divididos em 17 metas estabelecidas pela Agenda 2030 da ONU.
Automatic Timetable Generator
Authors: Prasad Jagtap  , Arjun Bhosale  , Shubham Rathod  , Siddhesh Thakur  , Ashwini Shirke
Published: February 2025

Managing and generating timetables manually is a tedious and error-prone process, especially in educational institutions. Traditional methods often lead to conflicts, inefficient resource allocation, and time wastage. This paper proposes an Automatic Timetable Generator that leverages HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the frontend and Python for backend algorithms to automate the scheduling process efficiently. The system integrates optimization algorithms to balance subject distribution, instructor availability, and room allocation while minimizing conflicts. This research highlights the significance of computational approaches in timetable generation, demonstrating how modern web technologies and backend processing can streamline scheduling workflows
Exploration of Nebraska Agricultural Educators’ use of Social Media to Promote their Local FFA Chapters
Authors: Taylor Raquel , Ruth Taylor , Robison Ben , Conner Nathan , Reiling Bryan
Published: February 2025

Strong stakeholder relations are particularly important for FFA, and research has demonstrated the utility of social media for enhancing these relations for the National FFA and state FFA programs. However, not much information is available for how local FFA chapters utilize social media to communicate with stakeholders. Therefore, this study sought to explore agricultural educators’ experiences with social media. An online survey was distributed to a census of agricultural educators through the Nebraska AGED listserv (N = 269), and there were 73 (n = 73) complete and useable responses. Respondents most frequently used Facebook to post about their FFA program and identified Facebook as the most effective platform for stakeholder communication. Additionally, respondents possessed positive perceptions of the benefits associated with using social media but did identify barriers, including how much time social media can take to promote their chapters. While the respondents in the study did use social media and identified it as an effective tool for communicating with community members, there are opportunities to further improve the use of social media to ensure messages reach and resonate with the intended audience. Teacher educator programs should partner with agricultural communicators to develop professional development programming and resources to assist teachers with using social media to promote their programs. Additionally, this research should be replicated in other states to provide a holistic understanding of agricultural educator’s experiences with social media.
USN PT Boat vs IJN Destroyer
Authors: Stille Mark
Published: February 2025

This fully illustrated book assesses the trial of strength between US Navy PT boats and Japanese destroyers operating in the Solomon Islands during 1942–43.

During the Solomons fighting, the IJN was forced to rely on destroyers to move men and materiel to its forward garrisons. Conducted at night to avoid American air power, these missions, first seen during the struggle for Guadalcanal, were dubbed the Tokyo Express. Unable to derail the Tokyo Express by using its destroyers, the USN deployed PT boats off Guadalcanal from October 1942; sinking one destroyer and damaging another.

As the fighting moved into the Central Solomons, the USN attempted to disrupt the build-up of Japanese forces on New Georgia Island and other Japanese strongholds by using cruisers and destroyers, but this approach resulted in heavy losses. PT boat operations were increasingly important after the Japanese turned to barges to move troops and supplies.

Full-colour artwork and mapping and carefully chosen archive photographs complement vivid battle narratives and shrewd analysis in this lively account of the ships and men fighting on both sides in the crucial Solomon Islands campaign at the height of World War II. Renowned authority Mark Stille explores the background to this epic clash of arms, charts its course during 1942–43, and offers insights into the performance of both sides in this pivotal campaign of World War II in the Pacific.
Sunrise
Authors: Fischer Lucy
Published: February 2025

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) is one of the most historically pivotal of all films. The first American film of the celebrated German director F.W. Murnau, Sunrise tells the story of a love triangle between characters named only as The Man, The Wife, and The Woman From the City. Lucy Fischer's compelling study of the film shows how it mediates between German expressionism and American melodrama, the avant-garde and popular fiction, silent cinema and 'talkies'. A lavish and sumptuous production famous for its vast, specially-constructed sets, and one of the first feature films with a synchronized musical score and sound effects soundtrack, Sunrise was one of early Hollywood's most ambitious undertakings.

In her foreword to this new edition, Lucy Fischer considers the film as an abiding classic of world cinema.
Superhero-Kombination: Wie aus Kupplungen Anwendungshelden werden
Authors:   Holger Seidel
Published: February 2025

Kundennähe, Flexibilität und Innovationsgeist treiben einenunterfränkischen Hersteller von Kupplungen an. Durch dieKombination bewährter Kupplungen können anspruchsvolleAnwendungen nun noch leichter umgesetzt werden. Der Beitragerläutert das Konzept des mittelständischen Antriebsspezialistenund stellt einige der Kombinationen mit Anwendungsbeispielen vor.
Application of AHP Method in Enforcement Procedures: The Case of Selling Specific Goods
Authors: Dimitrijević Žarko
Published: February 2025

The concept of specific goods is considered by the authors from the perspective of a particular attribute that makes ordinary goods specific. Specific goods are not intended for the broad market; they either have buyers or do not. Machine learning and artificial intelligence models can certainly be of help in studying the market, but what if the existing models cannot lead to concrete buyers? Economic theory suggests that in regular sales of goods, anyone is a potential buyer, even outside the target group. The same principle can be applied to the sale of specific goods. In the paper, the authors point out a possible way of thinking and provide a basis for training machine learning and artificial intelligence models in finding buyers of specific goods using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) mathematical method. The authors found a representative example of regular goods that became specific due to one or more attributes in the sales of former industrial facilities. To test the hypothesis, the authors utilized a database of completed sales conducted by a public enforcement officer. The authors’ initial assumption was that in the AHP method, an optimal number of appropriately ranked criteria can be developed to indicate buyers outside the target group for such specific goods based on the obtained results. The results and developed methodology can be further applied in training machine learning and artificial intelligence models in finding buyers.
Postupak odmeravanja visine naknade štete i naknada štete
Authors: Milić Vladislava
Published: February 2025

Compensation for caused damage is a cornerstone of modern legal civilization and reflects social awareness of responsibility for actions and their consequences, impacting both material and non-material property protected by law. The legal objective is to restore balance by repairing material damage through reparation and addressing nonmaterial damage via monetary compensation for subjective satisfaction. Assessing compensation, particularly for non-material damage, is complex due to the intangible nature of personal rights and the lack of material expression. Legal criteria, such as those in Article 200 of the Law on Obligations, provide a foundation but are insufficient to ensure fair and integral compensation. These criteria serve as a starting point but must be supplemented by factual parameters, including expert testimony, judicial scales, and the injured party’s statements, to form a comprehensive assessment. The cumulative application of legal and factual criteria ensures fair compensation, avoiding unjust enrichment or excessive impoverishment. It guarantees full but not excessive restitution, aligning with fundamental principles of compensation law. Thus, assessing damages involves both legal and factual evaluations, enabling courts to determine appropriate monetary awards that restore balance and satisfy legal principles of fairness and completeness.
VAT Implications of Transfer Pricing in Serbia – Joining the Incompatible
Authors: Milojević Kolarević Maja
Published: February 2025

Adjustments to transfer pricing (TP) have been a subject of intense scrutiny within international taxation and customs procedures. This paper provides a comprehensive survey of global practices and regulatory frameworks, focusing on Serbia’s legal approach influenced by OECD standards and EU regulations. It examines the alignment of related party transactions with the arm’s length principle, the impact of TP adjustments on corporate income tax (CIT), value-added tax (VAT), and customs valuation, and the challenges faced by multinational enterprises (MNEs). The study argues that TP adjustments should be considered outside the scope of indirect taxation due to their intrinsic characteristics. Through a comparative analysis of practices in the USA, Canada, and various EU member states, the paper highlights the need for clear guidance from Serbian authorities to ensure legal and fiscal consistency. The findings suggest adopting a U.S.-like five-factor test for TP adjustments concerning customs valuations to provide a clearer compliance route. The paper concludes with recommendations for synchronizing VAT and customs legislation with international standards to enhance compliance and reduce tax evasion risks.
Krivično delo nadrilekarstva i nadriapotekarstva (čl. 254 Krivičnog zakonika)
Authors: Vuković Igor
Published: February 2025

The development of conventional medicine throughout history was accompanied by the appearance of quackery. On the one hand, in the absence of trained doctors, people all the same needed treatment, which was generally available only from unqualified persons. On the other hand, this need has generated greed and often deception regarding the expected success in treatment. This caused this phenomenon to be considered a criminal offense in most legislations. However, with the increasing legalization of the so-called complementary (alternative) medicine, whose methods are less scientifically proven, the attitude towards quackery is somewhat changing. The author notes that the scope of the act of „providing other medical services“ is particularly debated, since in that way acts of not only treatment but also medical assistance and care are brought under the framework of incrimination. Serbian law also considers as punishable acts of quack pharmacy, which is defined as preparing or issuing of medicaments without the appropriate professional qualification. This incrimination also raises important questions, which the author tries to answer. In the conclusion, it is stated that, according to the factual situation, situations of quackery can often be brought under the criminal offense of fraud.
Establecimiento y germinación in vitro de semillas de pitahaya naranja de Churuja (Hylocereus sp.)
Authors: Saavedra-García José Maximino
Published: February 2025

La presente investigación planteó como objetivo establecer y germinar en condiciones in vitro semillas de pitahaya naranja de Churuja (Hylocereus sp.), permitiendo obtener material vegetal joven en condiciones asépticas. Se introdujeron las semillas de pitahaya en condiciones in vitro, mediante el uso de etanol al 70% en diferentes tiempos (segundos) y se continuó su desinfección en diferentes soluciones desinfectantes (concentraciones de hipoclorito de sodio) y en diferentes periodos de tiempo (minutos). Se empleó un diseño completamente al azar (DCA), estableciéndose cinco tratamientos con 10 unidades experimentales o repeticiones por tratamiento, la unidad experimental correspondió a una placa con 15 semillas. Como resultados se observó que el mejor tratamiento permitió obtener 0% de contaminación y 100% de germinación de las semillas. En conclusión, se estableció un protocolo para el establecimiento y germinación in vitro de semillas de pitahaya naranja de Churuja (Hylocereus sp.). Mediante el uso de una solución de etanol 70% durante 1 minuto, solución de hipoclorito de sodio 2% durante 10 minutos y tres lavados en agua destilada estéril (Tratamiento T5), se logró obtener plántulas libres de contaminación (0%) y total germinación (100%) de las semillas de pitahaya naranja de Churuja.
Efecto del encalado en el rendimiento forrajero y rentabilidad del maíz INIAP 543 – QPM en un suelo andisol de Ecuador
Authors: Cargua-Chávez Jessica Elizabeth , Aguila-Lombeida Mirian Susana , Moreno-Armijos Lisseth Katherine , Intriago-Loor Kevin Eligio , Párraga-Vera Ana María , Cedeño-García Galo Alexander , Avellan-Cedeño Benny Alexander , López-Álava Geoconda Aracely , Ormaza-Cedeño Katty Paola
Published: February 2025

El maíz forrajero es indispensable para la producción de rumiantes; sin embargo, la acidez del suelo reduce significativamente su productividad. El objetivo del trabajo fue evaluar el efecto del encalado en el rendimiento forrajero y rentabilidad del maíz INIAP 543 – QPM cultivado en un suelo andisol de Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador. Se evaluaron cuatro tratamientos conformados por tres dosis de dolomita (1,0; 1,5 y 2,0 t ha-1) y un tratamiento control sin cal. Las variables evaluadas fueron rendimiento de materia verde, pH final del suelo y beneficio económico neto. El encalado tuvo un impacto significativo (p<0,05) en el rendimiento de materia verde y el pH final del suelo. La dosis de 1,5 t ha-1 de dolomita mostró los mayores incrementos en rendimiento de materia verde. Todas las dosis de encalado lograron elevar el pH por encima de 5,5, necesario para precipitar el Al3+. La dosis de 1,5 t ha-1 de dolomita logró la mayor rentabilidad económica. En conclusión, la dosis de 1,5 t ha-1 de dolomita fue agronómica y económicamente viable para potenciar la producción forrajera de maíz en suelo andisol ácido.
Rechazo a la Iglesia, al evangelio y a la verdad
Authors: ECA: Estudios Centroamericanos
Published: February 2025

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 36, No. 396-397, 1981: 949-962.
El objeto de la filosofía
Authors: Ellacuría Lgnacio
Published: February 2025

No abstract available.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 36, No. 396-397, 1981: 963-980.
Família nos livros didáticos em tempos de resistência no campo político-ideológico do estado
Authors: Nunes Daiany Almeida , Bento Juliana Maia , Faria Luci Aparecida Souza Borges de , Pinheiro Maria de Lourdes , Faria Gabriela Souza
Published: February 2025

A pesquisa bibliográfica de cunho qualitativo, realizada como trabalho de conclusão do curso de Pedagogia da FAMA, analisou os livros didáticos de História e Geografia do 1º ano do Ensino Fundamental I, disponibilizados pelo Programa Nacional do Livro e do Material Didático (PNLD), visando responder aos questionamentos: “Como o tema família é tratado nos livros didáticos do Ensino Fundamental I?”, “Apresenta resistência no campo político-ideológico do Estado?”. A partir do levantamento bibliográfico do termo “família na escola”, percebemos que o tema é estudado pelas diversas áreas do conhecimento, os quais trazem a problematização das diferentes configurações de família, de forma que a escola precisa se atentar de que, em uma sociedade capitalista, a forma de participação destas na vida escolar dos filhos nem sempre é a esperada pelos professores. Por sua vez, nos livros didáticos de Geografia e História do 1º ano do Ensino Fundamental I (Ápis, 2ª edição, 2017), adotados pelas escolas municipais de um município do Pontal do Triângulo Mineiro, foi perceptível a preocupação em abordar as diversas culturas, etnias e modos de se unir em família atualmente. Desta forma, concluímos que os livros didáticos adotados apresentam resistência aos ataques político-ideológicos atuais conservadores, sobretudo do Estado, que defende um único e exclusivo modelo familiar.
Usos da Tecnologia na Educação: uma revisão bibliográfica
Authors: Azevedo Ana Leticia Padeski Ferreira de
Published: February 2025

No presente artigo tivemos como objetivo realizar uma revisão bibliográfica elencando as produções científicas que tratam sobre a aproximação entre a Educação e a Tecnologia. Acreditamos que esse trabalho pode auxiliar aos pesquisadores iniciantes no tema e organizar a produção de um período, fornecendo um panorama dos assuntos pesquisados e evidenciando lacunas. Para realizar a coleta de dados dessa revisão bibliográfica, buscamos somente artigos completos no Portal de Periódicos Capes que deveriam ser publicados entre os anos de 2017 e 2022. Foram excluídos textos em língua estrangeira, que não fossem disponibilizados na íntegra de forma gratuita, que fossem revisões de literatura e que não fossem de periódicos revisados por pares. Como resultados ressaltamos a preocupação recorrente nos artigos: a implementação das tecnologias nos processos de ensino e aprendizagem. Isso pode ocorrer devido a essa aproximação ainda ser recente, denotando a necessidade de aprofundar a compreensão dos contextos educacionais e propor soluções. Os indivíduos que fazem parte desses processos também são preocupação das produções, que destacam a mudança nos papéis de professor, que atua como um mediador e não mais como a fonte de conhecimento, e de alunos, que devem desenvolver o senso crítico e a autonomia. O caminho a ser traçado para que a tecnologia não seja somente uma presença na sala de aula, sem fazer parte do planejamento e auxiliar os objetivos educacionais, ainda necessita ser percorrido sanando problemas que se apresentam nos campos material, de recursos humanos e institucional.
Assessing the Variation in Academic Performance between Colleges: A Comparative Study of Graduating Students' CGPA in Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi Using Stratified Random Sampling (2018-2022)
Authors: Tersoo UBA  , Nguavese Tertsegha TIVDE
Published: February 2025

The accuracy of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) estimates is crucial for assessing student academic performance. However, the choice of allocation method in stratified random sampling can significantly impact the precision of these estimates. This study compares the efficiency of equal and proportional allocation methods in estimating CGPA using a stratified random sampling approach. The study focuses on the College of Biological Sciences and the College of Physical Sciences at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi, analyzing CGPA data from ten departments over four academic sessions (2018-2022). The results showed that both methods provided reasonably stable estimates of CGPA, with minimal variation across colleges and sessions. However, equal allocation tended to provide slightly more precise estimates, as evidenced by lower variance and coefficient of variation (CV) values. The study also revealed that students from the College of Biological Sciences tended to have higher mean CGPA compared to students from the College of Physical Sciences. The findings suggest that both allocation methods can be effective in estimating CGPA, although equal allocation may have a slight advantage in terms of precision. The results highlight the importance of considering the specific research context and objectives when choosing an allocation method. This study contributes to the existing literature on sampling methods and provides insights for educators, administrators, and policymakers seeking to improve the accuracy of CGPA estimates
Assessing Adequacy of University Rewards in Meeting Students’ Needs
Authors: Azhar Adlan Afiq Musyrif bin , Bin Mohd Suhaimi Ahmad Hafizin , Bin Abdul Nasir Ahmad Hanif  Haiqal , Bin Mohd Razally Ahmad Zikrullah
Published: February 2025

The project aims to assess the influence  of university reward systems on  students' development and determine  whether current practices align with  students' needs. By employing a  comprehensive mixed-methods  approach, data will be collected from a  diverse range of university students  through surveys and qualitative  interactions. The study will evaluate the  effectiveness and sufficiency of existing  reward structures in addressing  students' varied demands, including  academic success, personal  development, and wellbeing. It will  examine different incentives, their  perceived effectiveness, and their  alignment with students' preferences  and goals. The research will also identify  gaps in reward structures, focusing on  fairness, inclusion, and recognition of  non-academic achievements. The  study's results will inform universities in  enhancing their incentive structures,  fostering a supportive environment that  meets students' needs. By promoting  motivation, engagement, and overall  well-being, the research aims to  enhance academic achievement and  facilitate holistic student development
How Does Starbucks Develop Brand Loyalty Among Its Customers in Asia ? : Insights From Malaysia, Indonesia, and India
Authors: Kuek Thiam Yong , Yusof Rosmelisa , A/P Selvam Sushmithaa , Binti Roslan Siti Ramizah , A/L Aibau Son Rakh , Su Xinyi, , Vats Isha , Singhal Jahnavi , Chaudhary Khushi , Kee Daisy Mui Hung
Published: February 2025

Starbucks was founded in 1971 and is currently the world's largest chain coffee shop. Starbucks invaded Asian countries such as Malaysia, India and Indonesia a long time ago, and Asian countries have emerged as one of the most devoted customers. Brand loyalty is one of the most essential factors in increasing a company's revenue through customer retention. Starbucks' brand loyalty is influenced by several aspects, including pricing, products offered, product quality and taste. The purpose of this research is to determine how Starbucks develops brand loyalty among its customers in Malaysia, India and Indonesia. This survey will also be able to determine whether Asian customers will continue to be devoted Starbucks customers. The survey involved 136 people who are loyal Starbucks consumers from Malaysia, India and Indonesia. The data for this study was collected through online sources and questionnaires. We hope that this study will provide recommendations for increasing brand loyalty among our Asian customers, particularly in Malaysia, India, and Indonesia
A Study of Marketing Mix on McDonald’s: Evidence from Malaysia
Authors: Tan Xin Yan , Qi Tan Jia , Tan Jing Wen , Tan Xuan Wei , Kee Daisy Mui Hung
Published: February 2025

McDonald's is a leading fast-food company popular among Malaysians. Due to the increasing work pace and the desire for idleness, the consumer demand for a quick yet convenient meal grows steadily. This study focuses on the marketing mix of 4Ps implied by McDonald's, including product, price, promotion, and place in order to position itself in the competitive market of the fast-food industry. The objective of this study is to analyse the marketing performance of McDonald's while suggesting further improvements based on the significant factors. A total of 200 McDonald's customers completed the online survey through Google Forms. The results indicate that McDonald's is a highly reputed fast-food restaurant in Malaysia while showing that the customer satisfaction with the innovations and localization of the products and services it offers are the key factors of marketing performance. This study suggests certain implications based on the significant element to improve the marketing performance.
ÓBITOS POR ACIDENTE VASCULAR CEREBRAL NA POPULAÇÃO IDOSA DO BRASIL E DO ESTADO DO PARANÁ ENTRE OS ANOS DE 2013 E 2023: FATORES DE RISCO E PREVENÇÃO
Authors: Santos Letícia Gabriela dos , Santos Lucas Xavier Santos dos , Garcia Isabela Santos , Pescador Marise Vilas Boas
Published: February 2025

Introdução: O envelhecimento populacional tem contribuído significativamente para o aumento da carga de doenças crônicas e eventos agudos como o acidente vascular cerebral (AVC), que é uma das principais causas de mortalidade e incapacidade no Brasil, particularmente entre os idosos. O AVC, que pode ser classificado em isquêmico ou hemorrágico, representa um risco substancial para a saúde pública. Objetivo: Analisar os óbitos por AVC na população idosa brasileira, com foco no estado do Paraná. Metodologia: Realizou-se uma análise descritiva do tipo série temporal, utilizando dados do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares (SIH/SUS) extraídos do DATASUS. Foram analisados por faixa etária, gênero e tipo de AVC. Técnicas de estatística descritiva e regressão segmentada foram aplicadas para identificar tendências e mudanças ao longo do tempo. Resultados: Observou-se uma tendência de aumento nos óbitos por AVC durante e após o início da pandemia de COVID-19, sobretudo nas faixas etárias mais avançadas. O maior número de mortes foi registrado em idosos com 80 anos ou mais, indicando um risco crescente com o envelhecimento. Regionalmente, a Região Sudeste acumulou o maior número de óbitos por AVC, enquanto o Paraná registrou 2.932 mortes entre idosos, o que representa 1,4% do total nacional. Com uma predominância masculina de 59%, esses dados indicam uma mortalidade proporcionalmente inferior em comparação às regiões Sudeste e Nordeste. Discussão: O AVC é uma das principais causas de incapacidade e morte entre idosos no Brasil. A prevalência de AVCs cardioembólicos, frequentemente relacionados à fibrilação atrial, e a fragilidade entre os pacientes complicam a recuperação, exigindo intervenções preventivas. A pandemia de COVID-19 aumentou a incidência de AVCs e da mortalidade, ressaltando a necessidade de um atendimento mais eficiente. Com o envelhecimento da população, é crucial implementar políticas de saúde pública focadas na prevenção e manejo das doenças cerebrovasculares. Conclusão: Houve um aumento significativo nos óbitos, especialmente entre as faixas etárias mais elevadas, com a situação sendo agravada ainda mais pela pandemia de COVID-19. O estudo reconhece algumas limitações, como a dependência de dados secundários do SIH/SUS e a abordagem ecológica, que podem dificultar a identificação de relações causais diretas. Assim, as evidências ressaltam a necessidade urgente de intervenções voltadas à prevenção do AVC em idosos e de políticas públicas que considerem as particularidades regionais.
QUAIS AS VANTAGENS DO GEORREFERENCIAMENTO DE IMÓVEIS RURAIS? E A RELAÇÃO DE CUSTO-BENEFÍCIO COM ESTAS VANTAGENS
Authors: Garcia Elias Fornazari
Published: February 2025

O Georreferenciamento de imóveis rurais serve para da a localização exata através de tecnologia do imóvel rural, assim como não tem como saber a localização sem este Georreferenciamento ele possui várias vantagens. O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar as vantagens do Georreferenciamento de Imóveis Rurais e estabelecer as vantagens que este procedimento nos entrega em custo benefício, ou seja, estimar os lucros qualitativos e quantitativos deste Georreferenciamento. A metodologia foi análise bibliográfica com elaboração de estratégias para chegar em um resulta e em uma conclusão que abrangesse o objetivo deste trabalho. O resultado é que o Georreferenciamento de imóvel rurais possui várias vantagens sendo elas qualitativas ou quantitativas. A conclusão é que o Georreferenciamento possui um custo benefício maior do que se nós registrássemos nosso imóvel da cidade no cartório de registro de imóvel.
Explainable ensemble machine learning revealing enhanced anthropogenic emissions of particulate nitro-aromatic compounds in eastern China
Authors: Li Min , Wang Xinfeng , Li Tianshuai , Wang Yujia , Jiang Yueru , Zhu Yujiao , Nie Wei , Li Rui , Gao Jian , Xue Likun , Zhang Qingzhu , Wang Wenxing
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Nitro-aromatic compounds (NACs) are important atmospheric pollutants that impact air quality, atmospheric chemistry, and human health. Understanding the relationship between NACs formation and key environmental driving factors are crucial for mitigating their environmental and health impacts. In this work, we combined an ensemble machine learning (EML) model with the SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) and positive matrix factorization (PMF) model to identify the key driving factors for ambient particulate NACs covering primary emissions, secondary formation, and meteorological conditions based on field observations at urban, rural, and mountain sites in eastern China. The EML model effectively reproduced ambient NACs and recognized that anthropogenic emissions (i.e., coal combustion, traffic emission, and biomass burning) were the most important driving factors, with the total contribution of 49.3 %, while significant influences from meteorology (27.4 %), and secondary formation (23.3 %) were also confirmed. Seasonal variations analysis showed that direct emissions presented positive responses to NACs concentrations in spring, summer, and autumn, while temperature had the largest impact in winter. By evaluating NACs formation and loss under various locations in winter, we found that anthropogenic sources played a dominant role in increasing NACs levels in urban and rural sites, while reduced ambient temperature along with secondary formation from gas-phase oxidation was the main reason for relatively high particulate NACs levels at the mountain site. This work provides a reliable modelling method for understanding the dominant sources and influencing factors for atmospheric NACs and highlights the necessity of strengthening emission sources controls to mitigate organic aerosol pollution.
The importance of model horizontal resolution for improved estimation of snow water equivalent in a mountainous region of western Canada
Authors: Sabetghadam Samaneh , Fletcher Christopher G. , Erler Andre
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Accurate estimation of snow water equivalent (SWE) over high mountainous regions is essential to support water resource management. Due to the sparse distribution of in situ observations in these regions, weather forecast models have been used to estimate SWE. However, the influence of horizontal resolution on the accuracy of the snow simulation remains poorly understood. The objective of this study is to evaluate the potential of the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model run at horizontal resolutions of 9, 3, and 1 km to estimate the daily values of SWE over the mountainous South Saskatchewan River Basin (SSRB) in western Canada for a representative water year, 2017–2018. Special focus is given to investigating the impact of the WRF model grid cell size on accurate estimation of the peak time and value of SWE across the watershed. Observations from manual snow surveys show an accumulation period from October 2017 to the annual peak in April 2018, followed by a melting period to the end of water year. All WRF simulations underestimated the annual SWE. The largest errors occurred in two conditions: at higher elevations and when using coarser horizontal resolution. These biases reached up to 58 kg m−2 (24 % relative error). The two higher-resolution simulations capture the magnitude (and timing) of peak SWE very accurately, with only a 3 % to 6 % low bias for 1 and 3 km simulations, respectively. This demonstrates that a 1 km resolution may be appropriate for estimating SWE accumulation across the region. A relationship is identified between model elevation bias and SWE biases, suggesting that the smoothing of topographic features at lower horizontal resolution leads to lower grid cell elevations, warmer temperatures, and lower SWE. Overall, this study indicates that high-resolution WRF simulations can provide reliable SWE values as an accurate input for hydrologic modeling over a sparsely monitored mountainous catchment.
Affektive Dynamiken der Gegenwart. Formen, Wirkungen, Erfahrungen
Authors: Bernhardt Fabian , Blickstein Tamar , Calkins Sandra , Erbentraut Luise , Ertl Cornelia , Fleig Anne , Gorke Jule , Harders Cilja , Kohpeiß Henrike , Kolesch Doris , Lünenborg Margreth , Makhashvili Ana , Medeiros Débora , Müller Max , Neckel Sighard , Rocktäschel Karina , Röttger-Rössler Birgitt , Sauerborn Elgen , von Scheve Christian , Schütz Theresa , Sökefeld Nina , Stodulka Thomas , Thonhauser Gerhard , Ursprung Nua , Wellgraf Stefan , Willamowski Edda
Published: February 2025

Aufwühlende Bilder von Krieg, Gewalt, Flucht und Vertreibung; Hasskommentare in den sozialen Medien; Gesten einer Willkommenskultur für Geflüchtete und der Solidarität unter Fremden; die geradezu mit Händen greifbare Spannung, die plötzlich den Raum zwischen Anwesenden erfüllt; Unsicherheit und Angst, aber auch Gleichgültigkeit angesichts der Klimakatastrophe – Beispiele wie diese zeigen, dass Affekte nicht nur in besonderer Weise gesellschaftliche wie private Situationen prägen, sondern dass sie in ihrer jeweiligen Verfasstheit und Zirkulation auch gesellschaftliche Veränderungen anzeigen und begleiten. Als dynamische Kräfte sind Affekte grundlegend für soziale Beziehungen und menschliches Zusammenleben.

Ausgehend von dieser Beobachtung erkunden die Autor*innen affektiv aufgeladene Situationen der Gegenwart. Die Um- und Gegenstände des Interesses sind dabei denkbar vielfältig und bringen die Wirksamkeit von Affekten als Annäherung, Entfaltung, Bindung, Störung und Verschwinden zum Vorschein. Sie berichten durchaus persönlich von Beziehungen zwischen menschlichen und nichtmenschlichen Akteur*innen, von digitalen Medien und Intimität, Solidarität und Gemeinschaft. Sie befragen die Macht der Imagination und spüren konkrete Techniken der Affektentfaltung ebenso auf wie deren subversives Potenzial.

Vor dem Hintergrund einer sich rasant diversifizierenden postmigrantischen Gesellschaft, in der multiple Zugehörigkeiten alltäglich sind, aber gleichwohl zum Anlass für Ausgrenzung gemacht werden, schreiben die Autor*innen prägnante, anschauliche Gegenwartsgeschichte(n) – als Prosaerzählung, Bericht, essayistische Reflexion, Kommentar, Brief, Anekdote, Dialog oder Dramolett.
The historical-political factors that condition the appearance and evolution of electoral crimes
Authors: Pavlencu Mariana , Soroceanu Igor
Published: February 2025

The electoral process represents the foundation through which citizens express their will and choose the representatives who will govern them. The integrity of this process can be undermined by various forms of illegal or abusive behaviour, known as electoral offences. The study of electoral crimes and the political factors that influence them is of fundamental importance within the legal discipline and has significant implications for the entire legal system and the functioning of democracy. For legal students and practitioners, understanding electoral offenses and the political factors influencing them is essential to the development of legal expertise and professional practice. Addressing this issue offers opportunities for research and intervention in the field of criminal law, constitutional law and electoral law.
Directions for the development of agritourism in Moldova and Ukraine
Authors: Pylypenko Kateryna , Marchenko O. , Runcheva N.
Published: February 2025

This comprehensive analysis explores the potential of agritourism in Moldova and Ukraine as a means of promoting rural development, attracting tourists, and preserving cultural heritage. The study examines the unique features of agritourism in each country, including wine tourism, traditional rural estates, ecological farms, and cultural festivals. It also highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by agritourism businesses in both regions. The article explores the basic principles and strategies for the successful implementation of agritourism projects. Key takeaways include the growing popularity of agritourism, its potential economic benefits, and the importance of effective strategies to attract and retain tourists. The analysis identifies specific areas for development, such as improving infrastructure, promoting local products and providing unique experiences. The study concluded that agritourism can play a significant role in revitalizing rural areas and contributing to sustainable economic growth in both Moldova and Ukraine.
Perancangan UI/UX Pada Aplikasi Gymbros Menggunakan Metode Design Thinking
Authors: Valensita Robert Victoria , Andreyas Andreyas , Krisvyanti Fanny , Roda Robert Michael , Haadi Sewithto Muhyi , Wijaya Stephen
Published: February 2025

Kesehatan adalah aspek vital dalam kehidupan manusia, namun kesibukan sehari-hari seringkali menghambat upaya menjaga kesehatan. Banyak individu mencari solusi untuk hidup sehat meski waktu terbatas dengan mengurangi stres, makan sehat, dan rutin berolahraga. Fitness center cukup populer bagi masyarakat modern. Namun, terdapat beberapa tantangan bagi masyarakat seperti kurangnya informasi dalam melakukan gerakan saat workout yang dapat menyebabkan cedera. Kami mengembangkan aplikasi GymBros untuk menyediakan layanan personal trainer dan konsultasi gizi secara mudah dan terjangkau. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode Design Thinking yang meliputi empathize, define, ideate, prototype, dan test. Dengan fitur relevan dan pembayaran digital fleksibel, GymBros memfasilitasi masyarakat untuk mencapai tujuan kebugaran secara praktis dan terjangkau, serta meningkatkan pengalaman pengguna dalam menjaga kesehatan.
Optimal Congestion Control Mechanism For Intelligent Routing To Improve QoS Using Temporal Deep Learning
Authors: D. Kavitha
Published: February 2025

Congestion in Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs) leads to connection failures, node loss, and affects network setup. MANETs, lacking permanent infrastructure and central management, suffer from buffer overflow and packet loss under high traffic. Machine Learning (ML) enhances Quality of Service (QoS) in network routing. This paper introduces a congestion control system model with node-level states, control strategies, and network optimization objectives. It analyzes congestion state transitions and real-time control to minimize network delay and congestion cost, deriving optimal strategies using optimal control theory and a Congestion Control Discretization Algorithm (CCDA). Simulation results will show reduced congestion across nodes with CCDA. The impact of parameters like congestion probability and delay weight on network loss is also explored, with our model showing lower total loss than baseline models, providing effective congestion control guidance for deterministic networks.
We also propose an intelligent routing scheme for MANETs with directional antennas, using a spatio temporal deep learning algorithm to predict traffic density in a directional heat map. This aids in selecting optimal paths to avoid congestion and interference. Our optimization algorithm splits paths around congested areas, enhancing QoS. Additionally, we introduce a novel algorithm and buffer management technique to handle congestion, eliminating unnecessary packets, preventing flooding, and maintaining buffer levels by keeping only essential data. These methods improve MANET communication performance, supporting efficient queue management.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ALLOY TYPES AND TECHNOLOGICAL SCHEMES FOR PRODUCING NON-FERROUS METAL PRODUCTS OF THE 10TH-18TH CENTURIES FROM THE TERRITORY OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BELARUS
Authors: MAHALINSKI I.
Published: February 2025

The article presents the results of a study of the relationship between alloy types and technological schemes for producing non-ferrous metal products of the 10th – 18th centuries from the territory of Northern and Central Belarus. The author found that for casting with minimal modifications, jewelers mainly used alloys that are characterized by a high degree of fluidity and density of castings (tin brass, tin bronze, tin-lead bronze, tin-lead alloys and unalloyed low-melting metals). It was determined that the need for pressure treatment of blanks with intermediate annealing determined the predominant use of two-component brasses, lead brasses and lead bronzes for these purposes. It is also noted that for some products made of complex multicomponent alloys, the content of alloying components often correlates with the technological schemes of the items made from them.
Atmosphere in Pragmatism
Authors: Shusterman Richard
Published: February 2025

The concept of atmosphere is now central within phenomenology, critical theory, and hermeneutics, but it has not yet played a similarly significant role in contemporary pragmatism. Part of the problem is that the term “atmosphere” is not especially salient in classical pragmatism, though the ideas encompassed by that term do play an important role there. This article explores some important ways that classical pragmatist philosophy deploys the ambiguous, polyvalent, and lexically multiple notion of atmosphere. Along with its primary scientific sense as the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth, atmosphere has the central meaning of mood, tone, or felt quality that pervades a situation or place. Having elsewhere shown the vital role of mood in pragmatism, this article extends the study of atmosphere in pragmatism by considering how that notion functions through other terms, including the term “atmosphere” itself, but also through closely associated terms like “ambience,” “climate,” “weather,” “milieu,” “aura,” “halo,” “penumbra,” “situation,” or “felt quality.” This article will focus on the pragmatism of James and Dewey, because the term “atmosphere” is strikingly absent in C. S. Peirce, notwithstanding his many years as a meteorologist for the US Coast Survey.