bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Preliminary Study on Competency Extraction for Fashion Design and Merchandising Majors
Authors: Lee Hana , Lee Yhe-Young ,   Korean Home Economics Education Association
Published: July 2024

The aim of this study is to identify the competencies required for fashion-related majors that meet contemporary demands, align with the objectives of university education, and reflect the qualities desired in graduates. To achieve this goal, we conducted content analysis of relevant data and in-depth interviews with experts. First, the content analysis involved coding key information from the introductions, educational goals, desired qualities of graduates, and curricula published on the websites of both South Korea and international fashion-related universities. Additionally, we analyzed the National Competency Standards (NCS) and the Meta-goals of higher education programs set by the International Textile Apparel Association (ITAA), extracting six core competencies. Second, in-depth interviews were conducted with six experts, each with 23 to 31 years of experience in Korean and international apparel industry and academia. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and keywords were extracted. To ensure the validity of the coding results, cross-checks were performed among the researchers. The analysis identified the following competencies: empathic communication, social responsibility, professional thinking, creative and integrative thinking, global perspective, and challenging leadership. Based on these findings, establishing competencies that meet contemporary demands and developing corresponding curricula are essential steps towards creating a feedback system. Future research should focus on developing and implementing curricula that foster a virtuous cycle, ultimately enhancing students' competency levels.
The Brazilian Soil Spectral Library data opening
Authors: Novais J. J. M. , Rosin N. A. , Rosas J. T. F. , Poppiel R. R. , Dotto A. C. , Paiva A. F. S. , Bellinaso H. , Albarracín H. S. R. , Amorim M. T. A. , Bartsch B. dos A. , Vogel L. G. , MeMello D. C. , Francelino M. R. , Alves M. R. , Falcioni R. , Demattê J. A. M.
Published: July 2024

Among the various repositories of soil spectral data, the Brazilian Soil Spectral Library (BSSL, https://bibliotecaespectral.wixsite.com/english), created and maintained by the GeoCiS research group, is representative of the pedodiversity of the region, since it combines soil spectra from agricultural and environmental research. The BSSL database contains 16,084 observations with soil-harmonized surface layer physicochemical and spectral data in the visible, near-infrared, short-wave infrared (Vis-NIR-SWIR, 350–2,500 nm) and mid-infrared (MIR, 4,000–600 cm-¹) ranges from all 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District. The idea of creating the BSSL was born in 1995, completed in 2019 and opened to users in 2023. This database is currently available online at https://zenodo.org/records/8361419. During oppening process, data filtering was performed to ensure reliable and valuable information provided to society. Then consistency and quality assessments were executed using Pearson's correlation and the Cubist algorithm in the R environment. Modeling analysis revealed the robust predictive power of the spectral database, facilitating the modeling of key soil attributes. An open-access BSSL will help researchers validate their results by comparing measured data with predicted data, enabling the development of new models or the improvement of existing ones. The BSSL is a globally significant spectral library due to its broad coverage and representation of different tropical soil classes. Soil spectral data can help governments and corporations by providing information to decision-makers regarding the conservation or exploitation of natural resources to monitor soil health.
El “buen gusto” entre el modelo cuantitativo y cualitativo. Grupos sociales relevantes en la vitivinicultura mendocina (1960-1990)
Authors: Cicirello Emmanuel
Published: July 2024

A partir de la década de 1960, en la provincia de Mendoza, se establecieronpolíticas económicas público-privadas que fueron la base necesaria para el cambio tecnológicoque consolida la reestructuración vitivinícola en 1990. El modelo productivo cuantitativoque comercializaba uvas y vinos comunes de altos rendimientos fue atravesado por unatransformación global del mercado del vino, por la creación de instituciones para controlar lagenuinidad de vinos y por la caída del consumo, así como por el impacto de una prolongada yprofunda crisis de sobreproducción (1978-1990). Estos aspectos estimularon la reorientaciónde algunos productores hacia el mercado internacional y al nuevo paradigma de calidad quese estaba desarrollando en otros países, basado en uvas y vinos varietales. Son estrategias degrupos sociales relevantes (públicos y privados) que establecieron como innovación la exportaciónde vinos finos asociados al buen gusto como solución a la crisis de sobreproducción.
Multi-representation Analysis of General Chemistry Books on Chemical Bonding Subject
Authors: Rizal  , Wiji  , Tuszie Widhiyanti  , Novianti Islahiah
Published: July 2024

This research is a preliminary study that focuses on multi-representation analysis of the chemical bonding topic in three general chemistry of text books. The analysis was carried out to find out how concepts are explained based on the three levels of chemical representation, especially on ionic and covalent bonding, which are the basis for further research in developing intertextual-based learning strategies. Analysis was carried out at the macroscopic-symbolic and sub microscopic-symbolic levels usingmulti-representation analysis table that was adopted from Gkitzia et al., 201 for three general chemistry books, that are 1) Whitten, K.W, et.al. (2014).  Chemistry 10th edition. English: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning; 2) Chang, R. (2010). Chemistry 10th edition. New York : The McGraw-Hill Companies; and 3) Silberberg, M.S, and Amateis, P.G. (2021). Chemistry: the molecular nature of matter and change 9th edition.  New York : The McGraw-Hill Companies. The analysis results show that book: Silberberg, M.S, and Amateis, P.G. (2021). Chemistry: the molecular nature of matter and change 9th edition.  New York : The McGraw-Hill Companies has the most complete macroscopic-symbolic and sub microscopic-symbolic representation levels on the four main concept labels of chemical bonding, so that they can become standard reference material in developing chemical representations that will be used in intertextual learning strategies.
Challenges of organizational development in the performance of human capital in small and medium enterprises (mipymes) in Latin America
Authors: Oviedo Muñoz Sara ,   Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Unidad de las Ciencias Administrativas y contables, Bogotá, Colombia., Ramos Fuentes Diana Alexandra ,   Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Unidad de las Ciencias Administrativas y contables, Bogotá, Colombia.
Published: July 2024

The following article is a literature review research that aims to analyze the challenges faced by micro, small, and medium-sized enter-prises (MSME) in Latin America in the context of organizational develop-ment and human capital performance management. Recognizing the latter as a vital resource for the development and success of these enterprises. The methodology employed involves an updated review of scientific jour-nals presenting various theories related to organizational development in the last 10 years. The content and structure of this study highlight the contributions of var-ious authors who have conducted previous research on the topic. The re-search aims to consolidate and synthesize different perspectives and find-ings present in existing literature, thus providing a comprehensive view of the current situation. The results obtained allowed for a detailed analysis of different contributions that can be considered for possible solutions to the identified main challenges.
Prediction Prediction of the Insecticidal Potency of Biduri Plants (Calotropis gigantea) using the PASS online web resource
Authors: Sururin Fahma Wardah , Khafiyya Nida An
Published: July 2024

Calotropis gigantea, a wild plant thriving in arid environments, has been traditionally used for medicinal purposes by communities near Baluran National Park (BNP). The latex of C. gigantea is used as a crab poison due to its ability to cause fatal damage and separation of body parts, possibly related to chitin disruption in insects. This study explores the potential insecticidal properties of secondary metabolites in C. gigantea using Prediction of Activity Spectra for Substance (PASS) Online. Out of 68 identified secondary metabolites, six show significant insecticidal potential, namely Profenophos, Ethion, Alpha-Citral, 1-Phenylethyl acetate, (E)-dec-3-en-2-one, and Benzaldehyde. Notably, Profenophos, Ethion, Alpha-Citral, and Benzaldehyde exhibit toxic properties effective against insects, with enzyme inhibitory activity affecting nerve signaling and immune systems, suggesting potential for bio-insecticide development.
DNA Barcode Characteristic of Dendrobium crumenatum based on ITS2
Authors: Fitri Nurfajri Eka , . Mukhamad Su’udi , Ikrimah Sindhi Wahidatul
Published: July 2024

Dendrobium crumenatum, known as the pigeon orchid, is a type of orchid that is used as medicine by local people. Identification of D.crumenatum has limitations because it is similar to the orchid species D. heterocarpum. DNA barcoding is an alternative technique for identifying D.crumenatum using molecular markers. One of the molecular markers that is reliable and widely used in DNA barcoding is ITS2. This study aims to identify the ITS2 sequence as a molecular barcode effective for D.crumenatum. Genomic DNA isolation of Dendrobium crumenatum was carried out using the Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide (CTAB) method and DNA amplification using PCR. The results showed that DNA barcoding research using the ITS2 sequence in D. crumenatum provides specific results to distinguish D. crumenatum from other Dendrobium species. The similarity in flower morphology in D. crumenatum and D. formosum proposed as the cause of close proximity shown in phylogenetic tree. Based on these results, the ITS2 sequence is highly recommended as a molecular marker for barcoding orchids, especially D. crumenatum since its capability for differentiating between species with morphological similarities.
Key words: Dendrobium crumenatum, DNA Barcoding, ITS2
Seres em metamorfose
Authors: Moraes Ana Carolina Albuquerque de
Published: July 2024

Este artigo propõe um caminho interpretativo para a série Sonhos Yanomami (1974-2003), da fotógrafa suíça naturalizada brasileira Claudia Andujar (1931- ). Na série, considerada pela artista como um turning point em sua produção fotográfica sobre os Yanomami, Andujar acredita ter conseguido interpretar visualmente a “essência” daquele povo, que, segundo ela, estaria associada à sua experiência xamânica. O exercício interdisciplinar de aproximação entre imagens de Sonhos e aspectos da teoria do perspectivismo ameríndio, sobretudo no que concerne às relações entre xamanismo e mitologia ameríndia, parece ampliar a compreensão sobre o conceito transmitido pela série, em sua estreita conexão com as opções técnicas efetuadas pela fotógrafa. As sobreposições e transparências operadas por Andujar em Sonhos parecem coadunar-se com a noção de metamorfose mítica, atualizada pelo ritual xamânico, na esteira dos escritos do antropólogo Eduardo Viveiros de Castro.
Porque nem tudo é brincadeira
Authors: Goulart Fábio Ortiz
Published: July 2024

Neste texto buscamos abordar o papel dos brinquedos contemporâneos enquanto objetos arqueologicamente analisáveis, bem como materialidades que atuam como tecnologias de gênero. Para isso, foi realizada uma breve análise dos brinquedos Sr. e Sra. Cabeça de Batata, para pensar as identidades generificadas que a sociedade contemporânea impõe às crianças. Também foram levados em consideração os comportamentos e as cenas dos filmes da franquia Toy Story. Olhamos para as cores e os objetos que tais brinquedos portam, de forma a compreender como a identidade de gênero, nesses artefatos, está sendo representada. Ao final, são tecidas breves considerações para refletir sobre brinquedos e gênero.
O museu de grandes novidades do trabalho no Brasil
Authors: Campos Marlon Freitas de , Bresolin Felipe Treviso
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo versa sobre as continuidades e descontinuidades do trabalho precário no Brasil. Através de uma revisão de literatura narrativa, fundamentalmente marxista, apresentamos a discussão do trabalho no país, em particular o caso do trabalho plataformizado, apresentado pelo discurso apologético como uma nova forma de trabalho, mas que na verdade não apenas mantém como aprofunda técnicas de exploração do trabalho recorrentes ao longo da história do capitalismo. Não obstante, refletimos sobre a relação indissociável entre o racismo, o patriarcado e a superexploração da força de trabalho, a fim de evidenciar que o trabalho precário, marca da reestruturação produtiva e das políticas neoliberais e, mais especificamente, do trabalho plataformizado, sempre foi realidade para grande parte da população brasileira, em especial, negros e negras.
“Mais que uma ideia na cabeça”
Authors: Fragoso Mariana Pitasse
Published: July 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo refletir sobre como se organizam sentidos, valores e relações em torno do boné do Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra (MST).  O adereço vermelho – que tem encontrado adeptos fora do espaço da militância –, pode ser entendido muito além de um acessório que demarca uma posição política ou a integração ao movimento. Na relação entre lideranças e militantes, o boné pode ser utilizado como ferramenta que aponta as posições que ocupam na estrutura do movimento. As análises contidas neste artigo são construídas em torno da descrição de um episódio, que envolve a transferência de uma posição de liderança de um militante para outro, através de uma “passagem de boné” – que neste caso não se trata só de uma figura de linguagem para simbolizar a mudança, mas também do adereço propriamente dito cedido como herança. O episódio exemplifica a mobilização de um conjunto de categorias nativas principalmente expressas pela “mística”, pelo “compromisso”, pela “luta” e pela “confiança”. As considerações apresentadas ao longo texto foram estruturadas a partir de pesquisa empírica realizada por meio de observação participante e entrevistas com militantes e lideranças do MST.
As muitas horas de um contrato zero hora
Authors: Nascimento Lucas Antonio dos Anjos
Published: July 2024

O objetivo desse artigo é analisar, a partir da ótica do tempo de espera, as condições de trabalho impostas aos entregadores de aplicativos. O tempo é essencial na realização desses trabalhos, pois definem metas, jornadas de trabalho e implicam também nas condições mentais e físicas dos entregadores. Nos tempos livres, predominantes na execução do trabalho uberizado, os entregadores expõem suas fragilidades, medos e angústias em formas de competições, brigas e descontam o tédio com o consumo de drogas. Os dados foram obtidos a partir de uma etnografia participativa, realizada pelo autor durante nove meses em trabalho de campo. Espera-se a partir desse contexto aprofundar o debate acerca da precarização do trabalho, apresentando algumas condições de trabalho no cotidiano de um grupo de entregadores que se concentra em uma praça em Osasco, São Paulo.
Criticality assessment and cascading effects: impacts of COVID-19 disruptions in public transport on marginalized groups in Dortmund, Germany, São Paulo, Brazil, and Cape Town, South Africa
Authors: Schnittfinke Tanja , Greiving Stefan , Nyamai Dorcas Nthoki , Scholz Wolfgang , Schramm Sophie , Behrens Roger , Zuidgeest Mark , Rink Bradley , Momm Sandra , Travassos Luciana , Brauer Bruna , Fischer Lyvia
Published: July 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the interconnectedness of critical infrastructure systems and their profound impact on marginalized communities. This study investigates the cascading effects of reduced mobility and infrastructure disruptions caused by COVID-19 response strategies on marginalized households across three diverse urban settings: Dortmund, São Paulo, and Cape Town. Employing a criticality assessment, we examine disruptions in healthcare, food and nutrition, social work, education, and childcare sectors, highlighting interdependencies and their implications for marginalized communities. Our findings reveal that disruptions in one sector, such as public transportation, can trigger adverse consequences across interconnected systems, amplifying vulnerabilities and exacerbating social inequalities. Furthermore, limited digital accessibility compounds these challenges, particularly for marginalized groups who may lack access to necessary technologies or digital literacy skills. Addressing these disparities in digital access is crucial for ensuring equitable access to essential services and support networks, especially in times of crisis. The study underscores the importance of mobility and accessibility in addressing systemic vulnerabilities and advocates for comprehensive resilience strategies that prioritize the needs of marginalized communities. Recommendations for policymakers, urban planners, and community stakeholders are provided to enhance infrastructure resilience and mitigate the indirect effects of disruptions on marginalized groups. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of cascading effects within critical infrastructure networks and informs future research and policy initiatives aimed at building resilient communities in an interconnected world.
Instagram a kiállítási és kulturális kommunikációban
Authors: Kuttner Ádám , Kárpáti Andrea
Published: July 2024

Napjainkban az Instagram közösségi média egyre nagyobb szerepet kap a kulturális intézmények és azok látogatói közötti kommunikációban is. Jelen kutatás a képmegosztó alkalmazás kulturális kommunikációban történő felhasználásának lehetőségeit vizsgáló kísérletsorozat harmadik szakasza, melynek keretében a korábbi eredményeket felhasználva közösségi médiára épülő háromkomponensű, a kommunikáció oktatásában mintaként vagy jó gyakorlatként felhasználható projekteket terveztünk és értékeltünk. A kísérlet programjai 13 helyszínen és 95 fő részvételével zajlottak. A kutatás eredményei remélhetőleg hosszabb távon segítséget nyújthatnak oktatási és kommunikációban dolgozó szakemberek számára.
Manifestaciones anómalas de mercurio atmosférico (GEM) y su relación con la actividad geotérmica de Pathé, estado de Hidalgo (México)
Authors: Jiménez-Franco Abigail , Canet Carles , Higueras Pablo , Pi-Puig Teresa
Published: July 2024

La zona geotérmica de Pathé (Hidalgo, México) presenta valores anómalos de mercurio atmosférico. Las anomalías detectadas (Hg en el aire) coinciden espacialmente con zonas de alteración argílica avanzada (antiguas minas de caolín); éstas constituyen fuentes naturales de emisiones de dicho metal pesado, cuyo enriquecimiento geológico se debe a los procesos de interacción agua-roca. Al tomar en cuenta que esta alteración argílica avanzada indica antiguas zonas de condensación de vapor, se deduce que el Hg se movilizó principalmente como gas y no se puede descartar que actualmente se siga emitiendo de la misma manera. Ahora bien, desde una perspectiva ambiental y de salud, los valores máximos de Hg atmosférico medidos en la zona de estudio (36 ng/m3) quedan muy por debajo del umbral considerado peligroso para la salud humana. No obstante, es recomendable que se realicen monitoreos sistemáticos de Hg atmosférico en el país -con fines ambientales-, en las numerosas fuentes potenciales de emisiones naturales o antrópicas de dicho metal. De acuerdo con los resultados de este trabajo, la metodología que proponemos puede ser una herramienta efectiva, sencilla y rápida para la exploración geotérmica y minera, ya que, mediante su aplicación, es posible identificar de manera indirecta ciertas áreas de alteración hidrotermal que emiten Hg.
An Itch under the DRESS: A Vancomycin-Evoked Presentation in a Patient with Multiple Comorbidities
Authors: Chaudhary Rajvi , Tendero Sheyla , Olson Benajmin , Tumarinson Taisiya
Published: July 2024

A 70-year-old female with a significant medical history of hypertension, hypothyroidism, chronic back pain, and a left hip prosthetic joint infection experienced complications following a total hip replacement. After multiple revisions and eventual discharge to a rehabilitation facility, she developed surgical site bleeding and a femoral head dislocation extending into the pelvis. At our hospital, imaging revealed a failed hip arthroplasty with extensive damage and infection, necessitating complex revision surgery and an antibiotic regimen. During her treatment, she developed a diffuse rash diagnosed as vancomycin-induced hypersensitivity reaction (DRESS), prompting a switch to oral linezolid and systemic corticosteroids. Despite transient eosinophilia and elevated inflammatory markers, her condition stabilized, and she was discharged with instructions for follow-up. This case underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring and timely intervention in managing complex postoperative infections and drug reactions.
Credit Beats Growth: Credit in Modern Capitalist Economy in Crisis
Authors: Pauly Ralf
Published: July 2024

Finance is increasingly dominating the entire economy and determining social life more and more. This credit economy is unstable. To ensure stability, central banks intervene massively in the financial market. As a result, credit is growing, but economic growth is lagging behind. This has serious consequences. The evolutionary balance between "credit" and "growth", on which society's confidence is based, is in danger.
This Imbalance leads to a serious loss of trust in the foundation of the market economy. In order to secure trust and master the two upcoming transformations - the transition to green production and the splitting up of global economy to competitive areas -, the state, or more precisely the central bank, must also transform itself. The central bank can add a second orientation to its hitherto one-sided focus on the financial system by supporting the development of civil society with direct financial transactions.
Research on Machine Reading Comprehension Integrating Longdistance Semantic Relations and Linguistic Features
Authors: Ma Ning , Di Wu
Published: July 2024

Machine reading comprehension is a crucial area of research in natural language processing, aiming to enable machines to read and understand text as humans do, and to answer questions related to the text content. The pre-trained language model, represented by BERT, has achieved superior results compared to traditional models in many NLP tasks, leading to the rise of the pre-trained paradigm in the field of natural language processing. This paper addresses the issue that the pre-trained language model lacks the ability to extract long-distance semantic relations and make efficient use of linguistic features. Firstly, the recent developments of the pre-trained language model are described. Then, two feature maps are used to intuitively express the structured long-distance semantic correlation features, and the traditional sequence structure features are integrated. The influence of different feature map construction methods on machine reading comprehension is compared. Finally, the application of the pre-trained language model in machine reading comprehension is summarized and prospected. By fusing graph structure features, the model can learn more abundant language knowledge, thus further improving its reasoning ability.
Breaking Through: The Ambidextrous Key to Reshaping the Sustainable Marketing Capability of Time-Honored Enterprises
Authors: Li Xiangyu , Inthurit Danaikrit , Wu MaoChun , Ou Na , Qiu Linjun
Published: July 2024

The digital revolution has significantly impacted many Chinese Time-Honored businesses, particularly those slow to adapt to environmental changes, resulting in challenges related to long-term marketing capabilities and declining performance. This study explores the relationship between ambidextrous marketing capabilities and corporate performance. Utilizing a survey involving 91.8% of middle and upper-level managers across 47 Chinese time-honored firms, we construct a research model that demonstrates how the application of ambidextrous marketing capabilities can foster the development of Sustainable marketing capability, which in turn positively influence corporate performance. Sustainable marketing capability mediate the effect of ambidextrous marketing capabilities on corporate performance. Additionally, enhancements in market conditions or legislation may further amplify the impact of Sustainable marketing capability on business performance. In the context of Chinese time-honored firms, these findings offer managerial insights into building Sustainable marketing capability, enhancing performance, and achieving competitive advantages.
Design Considerations for RF Power Amplifiers for Driving Acousto Optical Tunable Filters
Authors: Gogoi Pallab Kr , Vanhamel Jurgen , Loic Jerôme
Published: July 2024

Acousto-Optical Tunable Filters (AOTFs) are a promising technology, exceptionally suited for advanced applications in spectroscopy and imaging across various scientific fields, including space exploration. This is due to their flexibility and high-speed functionality for precise wavelength selection via periodic modulation of the crystal’s refractive index using sound waves. These AOTFs are in turn driven by Radio Frequency (RF) signals through a transducer creating sound waves inside the crystal. This work presents a detailed comparison of three distinct topologies of Radio Frequency Power Amplifiers (RFPAs) for driving these AOTFs within the 30 to 300 MHz frequency range. The analysis focuses on three critical parameters: efficiency, bandwidth, and linearity, which are essential for optimizing the performance of AOTFs. By evaluating the trade-offs among these parameters, this research aims to identify the most effective design approach for RFPAs in this application context.
Recursive Formula for Sum of Powers of Natural Numbers and Its Generalization to Arithmetic Progression
Authors: Askari Ahmad Daffa I. F.
Published: July 2024

In this paper, we derive a formula for sum of powers of integers from Abel’s Summation Formula. This formula enables us to generate the formula for the sum of k-th power of integers, denoted by Sk(n), given the formulas of S1(n), S2(n), ..., Sk−1(n). Furthermore, we shall extend this formula to compute the sum of powers of an arithmetic progression. Moreover, we can combine the formula with the result of Bernoulli to derive another result which enables us to find Bernoulli Numbers recursively.
On the Non-homogeneity of Markovian Manpower Model with Application
Authors: Nwezza Elebe E. , Nwojiji Kenneth I. , Osagie Christian , Uwadi Uchenna U. , Okonkwo Chukwuneye I. , Nwezza Nnajiofor C.
Published: July 2024

The effect of the heterogeneity in sex factor is considered in the Markovian manpower modeling model. The estimation of the transition probability matrix of the staff flow was done using the maximum likelihood method. The expected future durations of the individuals in the manpower system were obtained under the aggregated and disaggregated (male and female) staff flow as well as their variances. Test for the heterogeneity of the staff based on sex factor was performed and the result of the heterogeneity test shows that there is difference between the disaggregated staff flows. The computed entrant probabilities also indicate that the male group has higher probabilities of attaining higher grades than the female group.
Optimization of Functionally Graded Cylindrical Shells for Maximal Eigen-Frequencies
Authors: Muc Aleksander
Published: July 2024

Mechanical response of composite structures concerning also natural frequencies is a function of material and geometrical describing plates and shells. In the present paper the optimization of those parameters is demonstrated. It is based on the formulation that uses the key-points (spline functions) and evolutionary algorithms. The numerical solutions dealing with the optimal design of axisymmetric cylindrical shells having variable radius are presented and discussed in details.
Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: Infection-Related Factors and Predictors of Mortality in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Authors: Černiauskienė Kristina , Vitkauskienė Astra
Published: July 2024

Background and objectives: Due to resistance and lack of treatment options, hospital-acquired Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) infections are associated with high mortality. The aim of this study was to identify the characteristics and outcomes of patients with infections caused by multidrug resistant A. baumannii in a tertiary-care teaching hospital and to determine the risk factors for in-hospital mortality. Materials and methods: A retrospective cohort study including 196 patients with A. baumannii strains isolated from different clinical specimens in the Hospital of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences in 2016, 2017 and 2020, 2021 was conducted. Data on patients’ characteristics, comorbid diseases, treatment, length of hospital and ICU stay, outcome were collected. To determine risk factors for in-hospital mortality, logistic regression analysis was performed. Results: There were 60 (30.6%) women 136 (69.4%) men with a mean age of 61.7 ± 16.6 years (range, 52–74). More than three-fourths (76.5%, n = 150) of the patients had at least one comorbid disease. The highest number of A. baumannii strains were isolated from patients hospitalized in ICUs (43.4%, n = 85). A. baumannii strains producing three types of β-lactamases were more frequently isolated from women than men (77.8 % vs. 22.2%, p = 0.006). Infections caused by A. baumannii strains producing two types of β-lactamases were significantly more often treated with combination therapy than infections caused by strains producing one type of β-lactamase (78.9% vs. 60.0%, p = 0.019). Patients with A. baumannii strains producing two different types of β-lactamases (AmpC plus KPC, AmpC plus ESBL, or ESBL plus KPC) stayed significantly shorter at the ICU compared to patients with A. baumannii strains not producing β-lactamases (median of 9, IQR 2–18, vs. median of 26, IQR 7–38, p = 0.022). Death occurred in 58.7% (n = 115) of patients. Logistic regression analysis showed that combination therapy, length of hospital stay of < 10 days after A. baumannii infection, age of > 58 years, and absence of co-infection were independent predictors of in-hospital mortality. Conclusions: Patients with infection caused by A. baumannii strains producing two different types of β-lactamases were more frequently treated with combination therapy. Mortality of patients with multidrug resistant A. baumannii infection was high, and it was associated with patient’s age, length of hospital stay after the diagnosis of A. baumannii infection, absence of co-infection, and combination treatment.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: An Overview of Mechanisms and Therapeutic Uses
Authors: Tarek Tasnuva , Arreaga Doris , Lettner Katarina , Kote Shrihari
Published: July 2024

Transcranial magnetic stimulation, TMS, has been an innovative method of demure neuromodulation. This paper aims to delve into the different forms of its existence and to evaluate the use of TMS in five psychiatric disorders; Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, and major anxiety disorder. Literature pertaining to the use of TMS in treating these specific diseases will be analyzed, and its efficacy and mechanisms will be explored. The literature will be evaluated through sources with established facts and research studies demonstrating function, potency, or inefficacy. TMS poses a method to have a more explicit effect on the regions of the brain, and the exploration of its use in the treatment of psychiatric diseases poses new possibilities in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Venturing into the options it could have in a sole or combinatorial setting could provide penetrating insight into innovative forms of treatment and research.
Theoretical and practical approach to the essential characteristics and structure of digital ecosystems of industrial enterprises
Authors: Kulzhambekova Barno ,   Karaganda Buketov University, Tashenova Larissa , Mamrayeva Dinara ,   Karaganda Buketov University,   Karaganda Buketov University
Published: July 2024

Our scientific article is devoted to the study of the essential characteristics and structure of digital ecosystems of industrial enterprises based on the applied theoretical and practical approach. In particular, the author’s definitions of the concepts «digital platform» and «digital ecosystem of an industrial enterprise» were given, the distinctive features and advantages of using digital ecosystems, including within the framework of industrial production, were highlighted, the conceptual structure of the digital ecosystem of an industrial enterprise was developed and presented, the examples of practical implementation of digital ecosystems at industrial enterprises in Kazakhstan and neighbouring countries were considered. We also carried out a scientometric analysis of publications based on the using of materials from the Web of Knowledge database (Web of Science Core Collection) for 1992-2024 using the capabilities of the VOSviewer software product to build thematic frames in the context of three search queries: 1. ««digital ecosystem» and «industry»»; 2. ««digital platform» and «digital transformation»»; 3. ««Digital transformation» and «Industry 4.0»». The final sample within each of the search formulas was: 1859, 3259 and 689 publications, respectively. The article has developed a comprehensive and adaptive proprietary methodology for conducting scientometric analysis (created taking into account PRISMA recommendations, ensuring validation of the research procedure used in the research), including both the main stages of obtaining a data array and their subsequent analysis based on the specialized software product VOSviewer with the construction of the final frame clusters according to the following criteria: Co-Authorship Analysis, Co-Occurrence Analysis.
Examining the role and position of the digital human resource management in economic development
Authors: Noor Zulki Zulkifli ,   Universitas Jayabaya
Published: July 2024

In recent decades, the world of business and human resource management (HRM) has been involved with new changes that have had a major impact on organizations and economic institutions. With the advancement of technology and the expansion of digitalization, the concept of digital HRM has been introduced as a revolution in this field, which has caused major changes in the methods and processes of HRM. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of sustainable human resource practices on the economy, society and environment. Also, the intermediary role of digital HRM is investigated in this regard. The current research is a descriptive survey in terms of practical aim and methodology. The studied population of this research includes 5789 companies operating in industrial cities in Indonesia. The results of statistical analysis show that sustainable HRM has a direct and indirect effect on sustainable performance. Although external electronic supply chain strategy is linked to all three dimensions of sustainable performance, the hypothesis related to the effect of sustainable HRM on society with the mediating impact of internal electronic supply chain strategy has been rejected. Based on the findings, recommendations were presented to managerial sections to enhance sustainability and obtain benefits in the third issues at the same time.
Development of electronic supply chain management strategy for food industry
Authors: Tayeva Aigul ,   Almaty Technological University, Shambulova Gulnara , Nurseitova Zeinep , Syzdykova Laila , Rskeldiyev Berdikul ,   Almaty Technological University,   Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University,   Almaty Technological University,   Almaty Technological University
Published: July 2024

In the current era of communication and competition, companies should concentrate on their main abilities and resources with electronic concept to enhance a reliable priority and get a stronger position in market. In other words, the manufacturers make efforts to develop their qualifications, whilst electronic supply chain management (E-SCM) is used as the supportive tool for the companies' development and reaching their goals. The operation of E-SCM plays a vital role in market and management section which can positively influence the profit and operations of the companies. The main purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of electronic supply chain integration management, supply chain risk management and competitive advantage through modelling the impact of the variables: production, distribution and procurement on the performance of food industries. The present research is based on the objective of the applied type and based on the nature and method of data collection; it is of the descriptive-correlation type. The study population of this research is the companies active in the food industry in Central Asia, from which a sample consisting of 211 companies was selected based on the Chu-Bentler method. Exploratory factor analysis method was used in this research due to the exploratory investigation of different indicators of the E-SCM variable. According to the results of exploratory factor analysis, SCM operations were grouped based on the three factors of procurement operations, production operations, and distribution operations, and the effect of these factors on the company’s performance using the structural equation modeling approach using the partial least squares method (PLS) was analyzed. The results indicate that the procurement operation does not have an effect on the company’s performance. Also, the research findings show that the production and distribution operations have a direct and positive effect on the company’s performance and improve the performance.
A/E/C Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Standard : Release 6.2
Authors: Spangler Stephen
Published: July 2024

The A/E/C Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Standard has been developed by the CAD/Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technology Center for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment to eliminate redundant CAD standardization efforts within DoD and the Federal Government. This manual is part of an initiative to develop a nonproprietary CAD standard that incorporates existing industry, national, and international standards and to develop data standards that address the entire life cycle of facilities within DoD. The material addressed in the A/E/C CAD Standard includes level/layer assignments, digital file naming, and standard symbology. The CAD/BIM Center’s primary goal is to develop a CAD standard that is generic enough to operate under various CAD software packages (such as Bentley’s MicroStation and Autodesk’s AutoCAD) while incorporating existing industry standards when possible. While this Standard encompasses many CAD concepts and practices, it is not intended to limit the capabilities of other advanced modeling software. Ultimately, a BIM / Civil Information Modeling standard will be developed to standardize the additional capabilities of other software.
Structure of Silicon Wafers Planar Surface before and after Rapid Thermal Treatment
Authors: Pilipenko U. A. , Sergeichik A. A. , Shestovski D. V. , Solodukha V. A.
Published: July 2024

Presently it is important to remove mechanically disturbed layer on wafer surface during creation of up-to-date microelectronic products. Rapid thermal treatment with optical pulses of second duration is one of the applicable methods for removing disturbances in crystal lattice emerging after ion implantation. However the crystal structure of mechanically disturbed layer on wafer planar side is still unclear. Researches by transmission electronic method, analysis of diffraction reflection curve and electronic Auger spectroscopy has failed to provide reliable data about the state of crystal lattice in surface layer of at least 30 nm thickness. Hence it was impossible to suggest a model of solid phase recrystallization and to present its mathematical description. The goals of the work were as follows: – identify of silicon crystal lattice state in surface layer of 30 nm thickness before and after rapid thermal treatment by backward reflected electrons diffraction method using raw Si wafers surface; – analysis of contamination element composition on the surface of raw silicon before and after rapid thermal treatment; – model development for solid phase recrystallization of surface disturbed layer after rapid thermal treatment and its mathematical description. Images of back ward reflected electrons diffraction using surface layer of raw silicon wafers' of 30 nm thickness and also the results of the planar surface of raw silicon wafers' cleaning from impurities are provided. Processes reducing the activating energy of mechanically disturbed silicon layer recrystallization process were suggested and its mathematical description was provided. Parameters of rapid thermal treatment mitigating the thermal impact on silicon wafer for recrystallization of mechanically disturbed layer on its planar surface ware defined.
Nagarjuna’s Ontology: Relativism, Paradox at the Limits of Thought vs Consistent Unity of Emptiness and Dependent Arising
Authors: Urbanaeva Irina ,   Institute for Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies, The Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The article contains a critical analysis of relativistic “readings” of Nagarjuna’s Mūlamadhyamakakārikā (MMK) – approaches in which emptiness is identified with dependent arising, and Nagarjuna’s Madhyamaka appears as a synonym for relativity (Fyodor I. Shcherbatskoy, David J. Kalupahana, Shi Huifeng), emptiness – as an auxiliary means for purifying relative reality (Tao Jiang). Jay Garfield and Graham Priest, analyzing the emptiness of emptiness from the perspective of dialetheism, come to the conclusion about the existence of the ontological paradox of Nagarjuna, which means the identity of two realities – absolute and relative. Thus, Madhyamaka is reduced to relativism, albeit in a more subtle form, by considering the “true contradictions” at the limits of thought. The author of the article, relying on Tibetan texts (Heart Sutra, MMK, works of Aryadeva, Buddhapalita, Chandrakirti, Tsongkhapa), proves the fallacy of these attempts to ontologically relativize Madhyamaka. To understand the ontological specificity of Madhyamaka, it is important to understand both the difference between the two truths in this teaching and their specific unity as two ontological reverses of any object, and not as two realities or two domains of reality or two truths in the Western tradition.
Conceptual Five-membered Lists in the Tradition of Yoga Philosophy
Authors: Paribok Andrei ,   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Published: July 2024

The article treats the identification of a fundamental methodological feature peculiar to the classical Indian philosophy and Indian theoretical thinking in general. The example of the tradition of yoga philosophy (yoga-darshana) is used. These are lists of terms, always more than two-membered, that together cover a certain thematical area. The material of the article consists of five five-membered lists. First, three methodological guidelines of the researcher of the yoga tradition are considered, which are thought to be prerequisites of any remarcable success. It is stated that they are mostly ignored. Further, a statement is made based on Nyāya classical author (Paksilalasvāmin) that these lists represent a key feature in the organization of the Indian systematic text. The factor preventing the elaboration and application of such lists in the European tradition of thinking is briefly considered. It comes out to be the distinction between concepts and judgments and an obvious limitation of judgments by the dichotomy of affirmative and negative. Indian thought, on the contrary, elaborated a theory of “mind contents” (jñāna) without any distinction of concepts and judgements. The common field of the two methodological techniques, viz. the concept definition and conceptual enumeration is exemplified. On its basis, five conceptual lists of the yoga tradition are interpreted with the identification of their uniform formal structure: modes of intentionality (citta); events of intentionality (cittavrtti); “afflictions” (kleśa) i.e. unavoidable impediments to the goals of yoga; factors of meditation (dhyāna) and indispensable behavioral self-limitations of a yogin (yama). It is argued that such lists are just an example of the application of a common Indian methodological technique.
Materialist Philosophy of Michel Onfray
Authors: Korostichenko Ekaterina ,   Institute of Philosophy, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The article examines the atheological concept of “the most popular French philosopher” Michel Onfray, as well as his criticism of religion. Onfray borrows the term “atheology” from G. Bataille, which he understands as a current of thought that deconstructs theological truths. The philosopher identifies three original tasks of atheology: the deconstruction of monotheism, the demythologization of Judeo-Christianity and Islam, and the deconstruction of theocracy. He implements all these three tasks in one way or another. The article demonstrates that Onfray’s concept of atheology does not represent something radically new or significantly different from the existing tradition of religion critique. Onfray limits himself to the three monotheisms that have the greatest political influence and resolutely condemns almost all aspects of the three religions. We note that in doing so, Onfray simplifies the image of religion, presenting it exclusively in a negative light. Such negativism brings Onfray closer not only to contemporary new atheists, especially C. Hitchens, who believes that “religion poisons everything”, but also to such representatives of French materialism as Holbach and La Mettrie. Onfray’s approach seems abstract because it does not provide a thorough socio-historical explanation of monotheistic religions. It is shown that his criticism of religion is based on a significant philosophical tradition that goes from Democritus, Lucretius, Epicurus, to Freud, Marx, and Nietzsche, and includes French materialists such as Holbach, La Mettrie, Helvetius. His hedonism is more likely to be drawn from the Cyrenaics than from Epicurus. The originality of Onfray’s approach lies in the fact that he incorporates materialism and hedonism into his concept of “philosophy of nature”. Onfray’s positive agenda, although resonant with a number of contemporary issues, is formulated in extremely general terms and is poorly worked out.