bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of Political Engagement in Building Political Brand Knowledge and Loyalty
Authors:   PhD Scholar at Iqra University Karachi, Fahad Qazi , Rashid Sara ,   Assistant Professor at Iqra University Karachi
Published: November 2024

This study utilizes a voter-based brand equity model to investigate the impact of political engagement on political brand knowledge and loyalty. While previously, researchers have applied customer-based brand equity frameworks to political marketing, the relationships between critical variables like political human brand awareness, association, and leadership perception have remained underexplored, particularly in developing democracies. This research fills that gap by examining these dynamics in Pakistan's political landscape, where voter engagement and turnout have historically been low. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 1,151 voters across 15 cities in Pakistan through both online and direct surveys. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the data. The findings reveal that political engagement directly influences political brand knowledge and perceptions of leadership, enhancing brand loyalty. The study suggests that political candidates and their parties should prioritize creating, developing, and maintaining brand engagement activities to bolster brand awareness and associations, ultimately fostering increased voter loyalty towards the political party during elections. Candidates are likely to generate more positive perceptions and stronger voter loyalty. Political parties can use these insights to design more effective engagement programs like digital, campaign, and activist engagement that cater to the preferences and behaviors of their target voters. This study contributes to political branding literature by applying a comprehensive equity model in a developing country context. Future research could explore similar dynamics in other cultural settings or focus on the role of digital engagement in shaping political brand perceptions.
Severe renovascular hypertension in an asymptomatic child - 11 years of follow up
Authors: Spasojevic Brankica , Djukic Milan , Gojkovic Ivana , Milosevski-Lomic Gordana , Cvetkovic Mirjana
Published: November 2024

Introduction. Renovascular hypertension is a rare cause of arterial hypertension in the pediatric population. The aim of this report was to present the treatment outcome in a girl with severe stenosis of the renal artery on a solitary kidney. Case outline. A 6.5-year-old girl, otherwise healthy, was found to be highly hypertensive (up to 200/140 mmHg) during a systematic examination for school enrollment. The imaging evaluation revealed that she had a single kidney with critical renal artery stenosis. Medication with three antihypertensive drugs was unsuccessful. The angioplasty attempt was complicated by artery wall dissection and the pseudoaneurysm development. This complication was treated surgically with an autologous saphenous vein graft by-pass. Postoperatively, acute kidney injury developed, which required continuous renal replacement therapy for two days, followed by hemorrhagic shock and the need for reintervention with retroperitoneal hematoma evacuation. After three years, aneurismal dilated vein graft was replaced by a synthetic one (PTFE) in London. Angioplasty of the synthetic graft was performed twice due to the development of proximal stenosis and restenosis. After 11 years of follow-up, the girl has well controlled blood pressure under two antihypertensives, with normal renal function without proteinuria. Conclusion. This case illustrates that angioplasty for single artery stenosis in children is a high-risk procedure, which may result in an aneurism formation or bleeding and a need for several kidney revascularization procedures. In order to preserve kidney function, it requires a serious multidisciplinary approach by nephrologists, interventional radiologists/cardiologists, and vascular surgeons.
Reduced Aqueous Retinol-Binding Protein 3 Concentration Is Associated With Diabetic Macular Edema and Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy
Authors: Chokshi Tanvi , Fickweiler Ward , Jangolla Surya , Park Kyoungmin , Wu I-Hsien , Shah Hetal , Sun Jennifer K. , Aiello Lloyd Paul , King George L.
Published: November 2024

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the association of aqueous retinol-binding protein 3 (RBP3) with history of diabetic macular edema (DME) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

RBP3 concentration was measured by ELISA in aqueous from patients undergoing cataract surgery at Joslin Diabetes Center. DR progression was defined as two-step or more worsening on the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study severity scale, and DME history was determined by clinical diagnosis.

RESULTS

In 153 eyes (31 with type 1 and 122 with type 2 diabetes; n = 149 patients), 37% had no signs of DR, 40% had mild nonproliferative DR (NPDR), and 23% had moderate NPDR. Aqueous RBP3 decreased from a median of 2.1 nmol/L (interquartile range 0.8–3.4) in eyes with no DR to 1.5 nmol/L (0.8–3.8) in eyes with mild-to-moderate NPDR (P = 0.047). The difference between aqueous RBP3 levels in those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes was not significant. Elevated RBP3 (β = −0.701, 95% CI −1.151 to 0.250, P = 0.002) was associated with no DME history. With a mean follow-up of 5.5 ± 3.6 years, elevated RBP3 at baseline was associated with less subsequent DR progression (odds ratio 0.51, 95% CI 0.28–0.93, P = 0.03). In multivariable analyses, RBP3 remained significantly associated with a DR progression and history of DME. A 5% improvement was seen in the area under the curve when RBP3 was added to clinical models for predicting DR progression (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

This study suggests that aqueous RBP3 may be an important protective factor, the first neuroretinal-specific biomarker of DME or DR progression, and a possible therapeutic target.
Reduced Aqueous Retinol Binding Protein 3 Concentration is Associated with Diabetic Macular Edema and Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy
Authors: Chokshi Tanvi , Fickweiler Ward , Jangolla Surya , Park Kyoungmin , Wu I-Hsien , Shah Hetal , K. Sun Jennifer , Paul Aiello Lloyd , L. King George
Published: November 2024

Objective: To evaluate the association of aqueous Retinol Binding Protein 3 (RBP3) with history of diabetic macular edema (DME) and diabetic retinopathy progression (DR).

Research Design and Methods: RBP3 concentration was measured by ELISA in aqueous from patients undergoing cataract surgery at Joslin Diabetes Center. DR progression was defined as ≥2-step worsening on the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study severity scale and DME history was determined by clinical diagnosis.

Results: In 153 eyes (31 with type 1 and 122 with type 2 diabetes; N=149 patients), 37% had no signs of DR, 40% had mild non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR), and 23% moderate NPDR. Aqueous RBP3 decreased from a median of 2.1nM [IQR 0.8-3.4nM] in eyes with no DR to 1.5nM [0.8-3.8nM] in eyes with mild-moderate NPDR (P=0.047). There was no significant difference between aqueous RBP3 levels in those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Elevated RBP3 (β -0.701, 95% CI -1.151--0.250, P=0.002) was associated with no DME history. With mean follow up of 5.5 ± 3.6 years, elevated RBP3 at baseline was associated with less subsequent DR progression (OR 0.51, 95% CI 0.28-0.93, P=0.03). In multivariable analyses, RBP3 remained significantly associated with a DR progression and history of DME. A 5% improvement was seen in the Area Under the Curve when adding RBP3 to clinical models for predicting DR progression (P<0.05).

Conclusions: This study suggests that aqueous RBP3 may be an important protective factor, the first neuroretinal-specific biomarker of DME or DR progression, and a possible therapeutic target.
Serological Investigation of Chikungunya Virus Antibody among Malaria-Suspected Febrile Patients in Some Healthcare Facilities in Rivers State
Authors: O* Azuonwu , TC Adebayo , DO Emmanuella
Published: November 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) antibody, IgM, in sera of malaria-suspected febrile subjects in Ikwerre L.G.A, Rivers State. A total of 120 febrile, malaria-suspected subjects were recruited from some Healthcare centres in the study area. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional, random, and convenient facility-based sampling research study design was explored during sample collection. The immunochromatographic assay was used to determine the sero-prevalence of CHIKV IgM among the sampled population. A well-structured questionnaire was explored to generate their demographics and possible risk factors. Results: Of the 120 subjects assayed, overall seroprevalence of CHIKV was 3 (2.5%). The females had (2.6%), age range 0-5 (8.3%), and single subjects (4.3%), the highest sero-positivity. There was no significant association between sero-positivity and demographics and risk factors analysed using Chi-square analysis (p<0.05). Cramer’s V, Phi coefficient, and Pearson’s R were used to analyze the data using a 95% confidence interval. Cramer’s V (gender, p=0.951) shows a strong association, Phi coefficient (gender, p=0.951) shows a positive relationship and Pearson’s R (gender, p=0.952) show positive relationship also. Conclusion: There is thus the need for a more robust epidemiological and entomological surveillance in Rivers State, Nigeria which has favourable environmental and climatic condition suited for Chikungunya virus outbreak. Secondly, there should be standard policy on routine differential diagnosis in all febrile cases to rule out and avoid misdiagnosis of Chikungunya virus for Malaria parasites that are also endemic in the study setting.
Preterm Birth: Scope of the Problem, Cost of Care, Potential Complications and Current Guidelines for Management
Authors: Des* Bharti , Maya Bharti
Published: November 2024

One in ten infants is born preterm in the world. Prematurity is the leading cause of death in infants. In 2022, 47 percent of all deaths in children occurred in the first 28 days of life. Prematurity can be prevented by emphasis on maternal health, nutrition and skilled antenatal care. Neonatal survival depends upon essential new born care with thermal protection by skinto-skin contact, hygiene in the care of umbilical cord, early breast feeding, regular health care, immunization and treatment of common neonatal problems.
AMBIENTE URBANO E A CAMINHABILIDADE ENTRE PESSOAS IDOSAS
Authors: Silva Luiz Felipe , Barbieri Amanda Renata , Sant’Anna Daniele Ornaghi , Barbieri Jonata de Melo
Published: November 2024

Caminhabilidade representa um conceito próximo à qualidade de vida, já que contribui para a promoção da saúde. Este estudo investigou os fatores do ambiente construído associados à caminhabilidade entre pessoas idosas na cidade de Itajubá (MG). Os dados foram coletados a partir da aplicação de um questionário, incorporando a medição da Escala de Mobilidade Ativa no Ambiente Comunitário entre pessoas idosas com 60 anos ou mais, cadastrados nas unidades de Estratégia de Saúde da Família. Foi aplicada análise de regressão múltipla para identificar as variáveis associadas com a caminhabilidade. No modelo final as variáveis associadas positivamente à caminhabilidade no bairro foram: satisfação com o acesso à diversão (RC=3,99 IC: 1,66 – 9,61); satisfação com o número de pessoas conhecidas no bairro (OR=4,75 IC: 2,31 – 9,78); satisfação quanto ao barulho do tráfego (RC=3,21 IC: 1,48 – 6,98). As associadas negativamente foram :perceber a criminalidade como restritiva para caminhar durante o dia (RC=0,47 IC: 0,20 – 0,86); há muitos morros ou paredões limitando o número de percursos (RC=0,27 IC: 0,13 – 0,54). Existência de calçadas ou qualidade delas não foi uma variável que contribuiu para o modelo final ajustado. Foram identificadas, pela percepção das pessoas idosas, variáveis associadas à caminhabilidade, que um podem contribuir para a formulação de políticas públicas, em especial as de promoção à saúde votadas para essa população.
Application of the Bayesian approach to modeling credit risks
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Senyk A. P. , Manziy O. S. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ohloblin P. E. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Senyk Y. A. ,   Lviv Forestry University of Ukraine, Krasiuk O. P. ,   Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy
Published: November 2024

A computer model for analyzing, evaluating, and forecasting bank credit risks has been developed. Utilizing a Bayesian network (BN) and established parameter estimation methods, this model was implemented in the Python programming language. It predicts the probability that a borrower may fail to meet financial obligations, such as repaying a loan.
Tourist route optimization with a combined A* algorithm and genetic algorithm
Authors:   Engineering, Systems and Applications Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences-ENSA, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Benchekroun Y. , Senba H. ,   Engineering, Systems and Applications Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences-ENSA, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Haddouch K. ,   Engineering, Systems and Applications Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences-ENSA, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, El Moutaouakil K. ,   Engineering, Systems and Applications Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences-ENSA, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University
Published: November 2024

This article contributes to the optimization of routes and circuits, aiming to enhance the overall tourist experience in alignment with smart tourism objectives. Employing advanced techniques and tools like A*, genetic algorithms, and geographic information systems, the study aims to propose highly efficient paths for city exploration and touristic attraction visits. It outlines future projections in optimization tools, attempting to integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to create customized itineraries based on user preferences. Acknowledging the existing limitations in the field, the article provides a new solution characterized by optimized costs and reduced execution time. With its primary focus on the city of Fez, the article aims to enhance smart tourism applications by offering personalized and enriched experiences.
A statistical approach to coronavirus classification based on nucleotide distributions
Authors:   Professor Ivan Vakarchuk Department for Theoretical Physics, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Husiev M. , Rovenchak A. ,   Professor Ivan Vakarchuk Department for Theoretical Physics, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv; SoftServe, Inc.
Published: November 2024

The objective of this study is to analyze specific genomes, namely the RNA of coronaviruses, based on the parameters obtained from the distributions of nucleotide sequences in their RNA. The viral RNA was subjected to distribution based on nucleotide sequences obtained by changing one nucleotide base (adenine) into a "whitespace", with empty sequences denoted as "x". Statistical spectra were constructed in such cases. They exhibited three distinct peaks that were consistent across the studied species. Parameters based on the rank–frequency distributions of the obtained nucleotide sequences, sequence lengths, and some other statistical parameters were calculated. Based on these parameters, the principal components were built, which were the basis for the grouping of the studied viruses. The most relevant parameters formed the model of a naїve Bayes classifier, which analyzes the probability of the virus belonging to a certain group of viruses in the model.
KONSTRUKSI YURIDIS PENGATURAN BANTUAN JURU BAHASA BAGI TERDAKWA
Authors: Susilo Erwin , Rafi Muhammad
Published: November 2024

Terdakwa berhak untuk mengajukan pembelaan, dan untuk menjamin agar terdakwa dapat mengajukan pembelaan, segala sesuatu yang terjadi di persidangan harus terdakwa mengerti. KUHAP tidak menentukan mekanisme secara rinci tentang penunjukan juru bahasa. Penelitian ini hendak menjawab pertanyaan: pertama, apakah urgensi bantuan juru bahasa bagi terdakwa yang tidak bisa berbahasa Indonesia; dan kedua, bagaimana konstruksi yuridis pengaturan bantuan juru bahasa bagi terdakwa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode yuridis normatif, di mana berdasarkan hasil dan pembahasan diperoleh jawaban atas permasalahan yang diangkat. Pertama, penunjukan juru bahasa bertujuan untuk memastikan adanya kesamaan kedudukan antara terdakwa dan penuntut umum, sehingga memungkinkan hakim untuk menjatuhkan putusan yang didasarkan pada kebenaran materiil. Kedua, hakim harus menggunakan penetapan untuk menunjuk juru bahasa, yang memberikan legalitas kepada juru bahasa untuk membantu terdakwa dalam menerjemahkan selama persidangan. Sebelum juru bahasa menerjemahkan segala sesuatu di persidangan, ia harus terlebih dahulu mengucapkan sumpah atau janji. Juru bahasa yang menerjemahkan secara palsu dapat dikenakan pidana menurut Pasal 242 KUHP. Selain itu, juru bahasa yang telah ditunjuk tetapi tidak memenuhi kewajibannya dapat dipidana menurut Pasal 224 ayat (1) KUHP, dan jika juru bahasa tidak datang secara melawan hukum, ia dapat dipidana menurut Pasal 522 KUHP. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan agar reformasi KUHAP ke depan dengan tegas menyebutkan penunjukan juru bahasa oleh hakim menggunakan penetapan dan juru bahasa yang tersertifikasi harus terintegrasi dalam sistem peradilan terpadu (integrated criminal justice system).
Kata Kunci: Juru bahasa, terdakwa, hak asasi manusia.
REFORMULASI PERATURAN TENTANG DISABILITAS DALAM BIDANG PENDIDIKAN BERDASARKAN NILAI KEADILAN SOSIAL
Authors: Lestari Eta Yuni , Diamantina Amalia , Maskur Muhammad Azil , Santi Yeni
Published: November 2024

Fulfilling the rights of persons with disabilities is a shared responsibility between the government and society. Philosophically and juridically, the legal umbrella is the basis for fulfilling the rights of persons with disabilities in various fields. In reality, there is still discrimination against people with disabilities in various areas of life, including in the field of education. The problem formulation in this paper aims to examine how the reformulation of disability law policy in the education sector is in line with the values ​​of social justice. This research is normative legal research using a conceptual, statutory approach. Sources of legal materials are primary legal materials, namely from legislation, books and journals. The data collection method uses library research, analyzed using a deductive thinking process to draw conclusions. The results of the research show that legal reformulation of persons with disabilities in the education sector is carried out with reference to philosophical (in accordance with Pancasila), juridical (harmonization and synchronization) of regulations regarding persons with disabilities both based on national and global law), and sociological (discrimination against persons with disabilities still occurs). which is contrary to human rights). The reformulation framework proposed by the author, harmonization and synchronization in the use of the term and classification of "disability" in legislation, harmonization and synchronization of rights in the field of education, reviewing inclusive school policies so that they comply with the principles of social justice.
PENGUATAN DEWAN KEHORMATAN PENYELENGGARA PEMILU DALAM PENEGAKAN HUKUM KODE ETIK PENYELENGGARA PEMILU
Authors: Rosidin Utang
Published: November 2024

The Election Organizer Honorary Council as an institution formed to handle violations of the code of ethics of election organizers applies the principles of maintaining justice, independence, impartiality, and transparency in enforcing the rules or ethical norms that apply to all election organizers, as stipulated in Law Number 7 of 2017. The method used in this study uses a normative legal approach. The results of the study, First, the legal framework for handling violations of the code of ethics of election organizers in Indonesia is a mandate of Law Number 7 of 2017, in Article 1 number 24 which states that the Election Organizer Honorary Council is an institution tasked with handling violations of the code of ethics of Election Organizers. Second, The urgency of law enforcement for violations of the code of ethics of election organizers as an effort to present the integrity of election organizers is the main capital in realizing democratic elections, the presence of the Election Organizer Honorary Council as an institution that is given the authority to handle violations of the code of ethics of election organizers is important in order to realize election organizers with integrity. Third, the Election Organizer Honorary Council in the process of handling alleged violations of the code of ethics of election organizers can be carried out including by carrying out prevention, action, and innovation in various forms of activities carried out in the process of law enforcement against alleged violations of the code of ethics of election organizers.
STRATEGI IMPLEMENTASI TANGGUNG JAWAB SOSIAL LINGKUNGAN DALAM PERUSAHAAN: DAMPAK DAN TANTANGAN
Authors: Nuriyatman Eko , Fitria Fitria , Naili Hidayah Lili , Fatimah Siti , Irawan Agus
Published: November 2024

Environmental Social Responsibility is regulated in Article 74 of Law Number 40 of 2007 concerning Limited Liability Companies as part of Corporate Social Responsibility, which encourages companies to act ethically and contribute to improving the quality of life of the community. This study uses a normative legal method to analyze legal norms related to Environmental Social Responsibility and Corporate Social Responsibility and their application in practice. The problems discussed in this scientific article are related to the review of the implementation of environmental social responsibility by State-Owned Enterprises. The discussion includes strategies for implementing Environmental Social Responsibility which include analysis of community needs, stakeholder involvement, and allocation of sufficient resources. Evaluation of the impact of Environmental Social Responsibility is carried out through sustainability reports and the use of Key Performance Indicators, with support from international standards such as ISO 26000 and the Global Reporting Initiative. In conclusion, the effective implementation of Environmental Social Responsibility requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach, where companies must align Corporate Social Responsibility activities with the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals. Advice for companies is to increase transparency and accountability in reporting Environmental Social Responsibility and integrate feedback from the community for more relevant and impactful programs. Thus, it is hoped that Environmental Social Responsibility will not only provide benefits for the company, but also for the community and the environment in a sustainable manner.
LEGAL POLITICS OF FORESTRY LICENSING IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF INDONESIAN LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Authors: Hartati  , Qurochman Taufik , Helmi  , Diar Adithiya
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this research is to see how the legislation on forestry licensing regulations before and after the Job Creation Law. This research uses normative juridical conceptual, statutory, and historical types. The study found that the politics of forestry law has a significant impact as it relates to the dominance and stakes between an economy focused on investment interests and sustainable forest area cover during the development process. Previous problems related to forest management were not addressed by the legal regulations related to licensing in the forestry sector of the CK Law. However, the provisions of the CK Law focus on the exploitation of forest resources, which may exacerbate carbon emissions as investment in forest utilization increases. On the one hand, the changes made to the provisions of the Forestry Law in the CK Law are expected to increase investment because they simplify licensing, allow multi-businesses, and allow foreign investment to enter. On the other hand, the changes have a negative impact on natural resource management because they remove commitments to maintain certain forests, confirm and maintain differences in the utilization of forest products between large entrepreneurs and traditional communities, and marginalize communities.
Indigenous autoethnographic reflections on the development of indigenous practice in the Master of Applied Indigenous Knowledge programme at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in Māngere
Authors: Rangiwai Byron
Published: November 2024

This study explores the transformative experiences of five students in the Master of Applied Indigenous Knowledge programme at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Employing an Indigenous autoethnographic approach, this paper delves into the students' personal and professional growth, each from different backgrounds and professions. The research highlights integrating Indigenous knowledge into various professional contexts, emphasising cultural identity, personal growth, community engagement, and resilience. The programme, blending academic rigour with indigenous insights, underscores how education can empower individuals to contribute to their communities. The narratives of these students, reflecting their journey through cultural reclamation and professional development, contribute significantly to understanding Indigenous knowledge systems and their application in contemporary settings.
Tō mātou haerenga: the journey of a fractured-connected Taiamai whānau: Reflections from a hapū wānanga
Authors: Kidd Jacquie , Murphy Tracy , Putnam Caitlin , Kidd Andrew , Robertson Ellie
Published: November 2024

For some whānau Māori, colonisation has resulted in the disconnection from their home marae, whenua, hapū and iwi. This paper takes a collective authoethnograhical approach to describing and exploring a recent journey of reconnection and discovery embarked on by one whānau. The journey is framed by the construction of a waka hourua, a double hulled canoe, to represent the two parts of the hapū; those who retained their home base connection and those who were disconnected through generations of colonisation, racism and geographical distance.
Basic model of reflection processes in intelligent automated learning systems
Authors: Uglev V.A.
Published: November 2024

The issues of creating intelligent automated learning systems with a reflection function are considered. Using the theory of reflexive games by V.A. Lefebvre, an intelligent reflexive agent (IRA) is introduced into the structure of the learning system planner, providing a search for compromise solutions in the interaction of the models of the student, teacher, subject tutor and methodologist. The basic components of the model of reflexive perception of the IRA of the student and the learning situation are given, taking into account the specifics of decision-making for different stages of learning.
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Authors: Tyumentsev E.A.
Published: November 2024

The article "On Formalization of Software Development Process" provides definitions of the development process as a process of editing program text, the speed of this process, and formulates a sufficient condition for linear speed. In defining the speed of the development process, the existence of a limit is necessary. But the required limit may not exist. This article provides a definition of the speed of the development process that does not require the existence of a limit, and reformulates the sufficient condition for linear speed in accordance with the new definition.
"Simon's Syndrome" in the Problem of Reliability of Computer Proofs
Authors: Erovenko Valery Alexandrovich
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the philosophical and mathematical aspects of using a computer in formalized mathematical proof. The problem of reliability of computer proofs is reflected in the demand for experimental mathematics in scientific knowledge.
Identification of pipeline anchorage using minimum number of natural frequencies
Authors: Shagaev V.R. , Akhtyamov A.M.
Published: November 2024

Rassmatrivayutsya kolebaniya truboprovoda s zhidkost'yu. Raneye bylo pokazano, chto yesli zhidkost' ne techot po truboprovodu, to po vsem sobstvennym chastotam izgibnykh kolebaniy truboprovoda vid zakrepleniya truboprovoda opredelyayetsya odnoznachno s tochnost'yu do perestanovok zakrepleniy na yego kontsakh. Zadacha identifikatsii krayevykh usloviy reshalas' takzhe i po devyati sobstvennym chastotam. V nastoyashchey stat'ye kolichestvo sobstvennykh znacheniy, s pomoshch'yu kotorykh mozhno odnoznachno s tochnost'yu do perestanovok zakrepleniy na yego kontsakh vosstanovit' krayevyye usloviya, umen'sheno do pyati. Kolichestvo spektral'nykh dannykh udalos' umen'shit' za schot togo, chto yesli raneye reshalas' lineynaya sistema 9-ti uravneniy, to v nastoyashchey stat'ye reshayetsya sistema pyati nelineynykh uravneniy otnositel'no chetyrokh neizvestnykh koeffitsiyentov iz krayevykh usloviy, privedonnykh k kanonicheskoy forme. Predstavlen primer resheniya etoy obratnoy zadachi. Privedeny takzhe dva kontrprimera, v kotorykh pokazano, chto men'shego chisla sobstvennykh znacheniy dlya identifikatsii voobshche govorya nedostatochno. V pervom kontrprimere pokazano, chto chetyrokh nenulevykh sobstvennykh chastot yeshcho nedostatochno dlya identifikatsii vida zakrepleniya truboprovoda. Vo vtorom kontrprimere pokazano, chto v otdel'nykh sluchayakh neobkhodima informatsiya o tom, yavlyayetsya li nul' sobstvennym znacheniyem. Ещё 1 304 / 5 000 The vibrations of a liquid-filled pipeline are considered. It was previously shown that if the liquid does not flow through the pipeline, then the type of pipeline fastening is uniquely determined with an accuracy of up to permutations of fastenings at its ends by all natural frequencies of the pipeline bending vibrations. The problem of identifying the boundary conditions was also solved by nine natural frequencies. In this paper, the number of eigenvalues ​​with which it is possible to uniquely restore the boundary conditions with an accuracy of up to permutations of fastenings at its ends is reduced to five. The amount of spectral data was reduced due to the fact that if a linear system of 9 equations was previously solved, then in this paper a system of five nonlinear equations is solved for four unknown coefficients from the boundary conditions reduced to canonical form. An example of solving this inverse problem is presented. Two counterexamples are also given, which show that a smaller number of eigenvalues ​​is generally insufficient for identification. The first counterexample shows that four nonzero natural frequencies are still insufficient for identifying the type of pipeline fastening. The second counterexample shows that in some cases information about whether zero is an eigenvalue is needed.
Groundwork in the UK: The urban fringe and beyond
Authors: Jones Peter
Published: November 2024

The urban fringe – the zone lying between urban areas and the countryside, - offers valuable opportunities for commercial and residential development as well as for recreational activities, but it is often characterised by a number of land use problems and environmental conflicts. Within the UK, the urban fringe can be seen as a contested and dynamic space, yet for almost 70 years statutory town planning policies for the urban fringe have been largely concerned with containment designed to stop urban encroachment into the countryside. However, in 1970s a number of experimental urban fringe management projects were established around town and cities within the UK, culminating in the creation of the Groundwork projects, and here the focus was on a wider and more flexible approach, and more specifically on providing a range of opportunities for recreation, and to attempt to reconcile environmental conflicts. This paper explores the evolution of Groundwork, and more specifically focuses on two Research Questions namely, what was the initial rationale and aims of Groundwork? and secondly what is its current focus and future direction?
Organizational silence in private small and medium enterprises in Malaysia
Authors: Yee Yen Yuen , Jyh Yeong Tan
Published: November 2024

Currently, there is little study on managing organizational silence in Malaysia post COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to examine the determinants of organizational silence and the impacts of silence on private sectors and employees. The target respondents are two hundred individuals above 21 years old working in private sectors across Malaysia. Purposive sampling is selected for this study because the target respondents must be individuals working in private sectors across Malaysia. The strongest predictor of organizational silence is the attitudes of immediate superior, followed by attitudes of top management and communication opportunities. This study provides valuable information to the employees and management in the private sector to recognize the behaviors that will create silence within the organization.
Research on control allocation, legality and acquisition performance of cross-border M&A based on stakeholder theory
Authors: Xie Xingsheng
Published: November 2024

As the involvement of Chinese enterprises in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) increases, on the one hand, it can drive enterprises to integrate with the international community and accelerate their transformation and upgrading, continuously enhancing their international competitiveness; on the other hand, it will also cause enterprises to experience more setbacks and challenges, especially the “weak acquisition of the strong” reverse cross-border acquisitions, which makes enterprises face a higher risk of failure. Reasonable control rights allocation can fully utilize the competitive advantages of enterprises, achieve synergistic cooperation among shareholders, board of directors, and management, promote the realization of enterprises’ cross-border acquisition goals, and thus enhance the value creation of acquisitions. There is a positive correlation between internal legitimacy and acquisition performance; the relevant assumptions about the distribution of shareholder control rights are invalid; the control rights at the board of directors level are negatively correlated with internal legitimacy and acquisition performance, and internal legitimacy has a mediating effect between the control rights at the board of directors level and acquisition performance, but the moderating effect of the acquisition mode is not significant; the control rights at the management level are negatively correlated with internal legitimacy and acquisition performance, and internal legitimacy has a mediating effect between the control rights at the management level and acquisition performance, and the acquisition mode negatively moderates the relationship between the control rights at the management level and internal legitimacy. This study takes the post-acquisition control rights allocation as the entry point, and examines the cross-border acquisition activities of Chinese enterprises from the perspective of stakeholders. The research results not only can enrich existing acquisition theory, but also can provide theoretical guidance for Chinese enterprise managers on allocation of control of target enterprises, and provide a theoretical basis for the state to formulate and optimize the system and policies of enterprises’ cross-border acquisitions.
Exploring internal factors of capacity expansion decision-making in Hungarian family businesses in food industry: Introducing a novel model
Authors: Nemes Kinga , Konczos-Szombathelyi Márta , Kovács Péter
Published: November 2024

The purpose of the research on which this paper is based was to test and validate the decision-making model previously set up by the authors. The model presents the internal factors influencing the decisions of family businesses regarding capacity expansion and the possible decision outcomes. The distinctiveness of the model is that it presents the internal factors affecting decisions related to capacity expansion, thereby helping family businesses to make decisions. For collecting data, both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used. As qualitative data collection techniques, in-depth interviews and focus group interviews were conducted. As quantitative method, an online questionnaire was used, whose questions were compiled based on previous research of the authors. The questions indirectly assess the internal factors influencing capacity expansion decisions of family businesses and the possible outcome of the decisions. The questionnaire was sent to the VOSZ (National Association of Entrepreneurs), MAPI (Hungarians on the Market Club) and the Association of Family Entrepreneurs, which means approximately 500 addresses. After data cleaning, 135 completed questionnaire were analyzed with SPSS software. In-depth interview was conducted with the heads of five family businesses, whose results were analyzed using tagging and artificial intelligence. The model previously set up by the authors was validated by both qualitative and quantitative research. It can be concluded that the following three internal factors influence the decision of family businesses regarding capacity expansion: socio-emotional wealth, cooperation between generations, and heterogeneous top management team. The family businesses themselves are not necessarily aware of this, so the model enriches the scientific literature and helps in the conscious operation of family businesses.
The landscape of Industry 4.0 and business model innovation: A scientometric analysis of research trends and emerging patterns
Authors: Kulakli Atik , Arikan Cenk Lacin , Birgun Semra
Published: November 2024

In Industry 4.0, the business model innovation plays a crucial role in enabling organizations to stay competitive and capitalize on the opportunities presented by digital transformation. Industry 4.0 is driven by digitalization and characterized by integrating various emerging technologies. These technologies can potentially change traditional business models and create new value propositions for customers. This paper aims to analyze and review the research papers through a bibliometric approach scientifically. The data were extracted from reputable Clarivate Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection sources from 2010 to 2023 (June). However, the publication started in 2018 for the research fields. The results show that scientific publications on research domains have increased significantly from 2020. VOSviewer, R Language, and Microsoft Excel were utilized for analysis. Bibliometric and Scientometric approaches conducted to determine and explore the publication patterns with significant keywords, topical trends, and content clustering better discussions of the publication period. The visualization of the data set related to research trends of Industry 4.0 in relation to Business Model Innovation resulted in several co-occurrence clusters namely: 1) Business Model Innovation; 2) Industry 4.0; 3) Digital transformation; and 4) Technology implementation and analysis. The study results would identify worldwide research trends related to the research domains and recommendations for future research areas.
Human knowledge and the derivation of universal laws from Quranic revelation
Authors: Elouazzani Lahcen , Agli Mustapha , Choubed Noreddine
Published: November 2024

This article explores how the Quran provides a framework for deriving universal laws that guide human knowledge, behavior, and societal norms. It begins by raising three key questions: How does the Quran guide humans in deriving universal laws from revelation and the universe? What role does deduction play in understanding human behavior and societal norms as presented in the Quran? What are the differences between the “Sunnah of Allah”, the “Sunnah of the Messengers”, and the “Sunnah of past nations” in shaping human understanding of divine laws? The article explains that the Quran encourages humans to reflect on natural phenomena and human history to extract divine laws that govern the universe and human interactions. Through contemplation and deductive reasoning, individuals can derive legal rulings and societal norms from the Quranic text. Deduction, as explained by scholars like Ibn Manzur, involves extracting meanings from texts using reasoning and understanding, and it is considered a key method for understanding divine laws.
Exploration of the plastic packaging product industry towards green manufacturing, efforts to consolidate environmental impact versus productivity issues
Authors: Riyadi Slamet , Ady Sri Utami , Haryati Eny , Soesilo Rahman , Hartanti Rahmania Dwi , Lisfitriani Amanda
Published: November 2024

Plastic products, including plastic packaging, were products whose increasing demand continued because the community still needed plastic as packaging. On the other hand, plastic waste, which was increasingly high and difficult to decompose, was a problem that needed to be solved together. This study aims to understand how plastic company packaging implements TQM, its environmental impact, and how plastic packaging companies are taking steps towards green manufacturing. This research used a qualitative phenomenological method to understand the problem based on the actor’s perspective. The data collection method was in-depth interviews with informants from 3 plastic companies in East Java, Indonesia, followed by observation and FGD. We carried out Triangulation, member checking, and professional involvement to determine the data’s validity, reliability, and trustworthiness. The results of this study indicated a management system that promotes quality as a business strategy and is oriented towards customer satisfaction by involving all members of the organization. TQM emphasized continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and employee involvement. By implementing aspects of TQM, plastic packaging companies could improve their production processes and reduce waste, increasing efficiency and profitability. In addition, TQM could also contribute to the company’s green performance by promoting environmentally friendly practices, including using electric machines to replace hydraulic machines, thereby reducing the use of electrical energy and CO2 emissions. The use of solar panels was a step towards green manufacturing. Companies that adopt TQM principles are more likely to implement environmentally friendly initiatives such as reducing energy consumption and using recyclable materials and can demonstrate a commitment to corporate social responsibility. The company’s membership in EcoVadis and SMETA further strengthens the company’s direction towards Green Manufacturing and competitive advantage.
Makropropagasi Tanaman Pisang Lokal Kultivar Ambon dan Musang dengan Perlakuan Hormon Benzylaminopurin dan Media Tanam
Authors: Zakaria Moch Faesal septean , Ubaidillah Mohammad , Jamila Raudhotun , Dyanshah Danny Agus
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji respon pertumbuhan tunas tanaman pisang kultivar ambon dan musang terhadap perlakuan hormon benzylaminopurin (BAP) dan media tanam. Penelitian ini dirancang menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) faktorial. Perlakuan media tanam berupa campuran arang sekam dan kompos (M1), kompos dengan cocopeat (M2), tanah/kontrol (M3). Perlakuan yang digunakan yaitu tanpa hormon sebagai kontrol percobaan (B1) dan hormon BAP yang digunakan yaitu 25 mg/L (B2), 50 mg/L (B3) dan 75 mg/L (B4). Parameter yang diamati meliputi waktu muncul tunas, tinggi tunas, luas daun tunas, jumlah akar. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan analisis of variance (ANOVA) dan jika terdapat perbedaan yang nyata dilanjutkan dengan uji dan Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) pada taraf nyata 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada kultivar Ambon variabel waktu muncul tunas terbaik terdapat pada kontrol dan perlakuan dengan hormon 25 mg/L, sedangkan pada kultivar musang terdapat pada perlakuan B4 dan B1. Pada variabel tinggi tunas menunjukkan bahwa hasil tertinggi terdapat pada kultivar ambon M3, musang M3, ambon M1 dan ambon M2. Pada variabel luas daun tunas menunjukkan hasil tertinggi terdapat pada kultivar ambon M1, musang M2, musang M1, dan musang M3. Pada variabel jumlah akar menunjukkan perlakuan tertinggi terdapat pada kultivar ambon M1 dan musang M2.
Efektivitas Ekstrak Etanol dan Ekstrak Infusa Tanaman Ubi Kayu sebagai Kandidat Bioherbisida untuk Menekan Pertumbuhan Gulma Jukut Pendul
Authors: Silvi Fatika Wulandari  , Esna Dilli Novianto  , Eka Nur Jannah
Published: November 2024

Jukut pendul merupakan gulma yang sulit diberantas dan menurunkan produktivitas tanaman padi hingga 50%. Herbisida sintetis mampu menekan pertumbuhan gulma, namun penggunaan intensif dalam jangka waktu yang lama dapat menyebabkan pencemaran lingkungan dan gangguan kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas ekstrak infusa dan ekstrak etanol dari ubi kayu varietas karet dalam menghambat gulma jukut pendul. Penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 7 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan. Perlakuan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari penyemprotan menggunakan ekstrak infusa dan ekstrak etanol masing-masing daun ubi, umbi, dan kulit umbi ubi kayu varietas karet serta kontrol sebagai pembanding. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji sidik ragam yang dilanjutkan dengan uji DMRT jika berbeda signifikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan dalam pengaruh antara ekstrak infusa dan ekstrak etanol dari bagian daun, umbi, dan kulit umbi tanaman ubi kayu varietas karet terhadap pertumbuhan gulma jukut pendul. Bagian kulit umbi ubi kayu varietas karet memiliki efek bioherbisida yang signifikan dalam menghambat pertumbuhan gulma jukut pendul berdasarkan pertambahan tinggi tajuk hari ketujuh dan persentase kesehatan tanaman. Analisis uji DMRT membuktikan bahwa metode ekstrak etanol lebih efektif menekan pertambahan tinggi tajuk pada hari ketujuh dan menurunkan persentase kesehatannya. Ekstrak etanol kulit umbi ubi kayu varietas karet dapat dijadikan kandidat bioherbisida yang terbaik karena mampu menekan pertumbuhan gulma jukut pendul dengan cara menurunkan persentase kesehatan hingga 41,67% dan menekan pertambahan tinggi tajuk hingga 1,94 cm pada hari ketujuh. Simpulan dari penelitian adalah bagian kulit umbi ubi kayu varietas karet yang diekstrak dengan metode ekstrak etanol terbukti efektif menekan pertumbuhan gulma jukut pendul.
Isolasi, Identifikasi dan Karakterisasi Jamur Pyricularia oryzae Penyebab Penyakit Blas pada Tanaman Padi di Kediri, Jawa Timur
Authors: Yohana Avelia Sandy , Fibrianti Shinta Dewi  , Arrohmatus Syafaqoh Li’aini
Published: November 2024

Padi (Oryza sativa Linnaeus) merupakan tanaman penting dan termasuk komoditas pangan utama di Indonesia. Salah satu penyakit yang dapat menurunkan produktivitas padi dan menimbulkan kerugian besar yaitu penyakit Blas yang disebabkan oleh jamur Pyricularia oryzae.. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk identifikasi dan karakterisasi jamur P. oryzae penyebab penyakit Blas pada tanaman padi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Penyakit Tumbuhan, Jurusan Hama dan Penyakit Tumbuhan, Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Brawijaya, Malang pada bulan Juni - Oktober 2023. Kegiatan penelitian ini terdiri dari isolasi jamur patogen P. oryzae dari tanaman padi yang bergejala Blas, kemudian dilakukan identifikasi dan karakterisasi secara morfologi dengan mikroskopis dan makroskopis serta molekuler. Hasil yang didapatkan yaitu dari pengamatan morfologi secara makroskopis dan mikroskopis, jamur patogen penyebab penyakit pada tanaman padi adalah Pyricularia oryzae. Pada uji molekuler, diketahui jamur yang diisolasi memiliki panjang 500 bp (base pair) serta memiliki homologi terdekat (Per Ident.) sebesar 94.44% dengan Pyricularia oryzae strain B71 (CP060330.1). Pada pengujian patogenisitas, jamur patogen ini juga memberikan gejala yang sama dengan serangan P. oryzae penyebab penyakit blas.