bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IT tools and project value: Mediating role of teamwork and moderating role of top management support
Authors:   Lahore School of Professional Studies, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan, Naeem Muhammad , Ali Amanat ,   Lahore School of Professional Studies, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan, Khattak Muhammad Sajid ,   Planning and Development Directorate, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Arfeen Muhammad Irfanullah ,   Quaid-i-Azam School of Management Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Chaudhary Muhammad Azam I. ,   Department of Health Informatics, Northwest Integrated Health, Tacoma, Washington, USA, Malik Faisal Iqbal ,   Dera Ghazi Khan Waste Management Company, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to examine how information technology (IT) tools affect the value of construction projects in Pakistan, considering the roles of teamwork and support from top management. Based on theories from previous research, a model was created to explain these relationships. To test this model, data was collected from 130 participants involved in Pakistani construction projects through a survey. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method was used to analyze the data. The findings showed that IT tools have a positive effect on both the value of projects and teamwork. Additionally, teamwork enhances the value of projects and serves as a connecting factor between IT tools and project value. Top management support also plays a crucial role by strengthening the positive effect of teamwork in this relationship. This research contributes to both theory and practice. Theoretically, it offers a new model and improves project management strategies to increase project value. Practically, it assists those involved in managing construction projects, including project managers, contractors, and policymakers, in planning and executing their projects more effectively and achieving better results.
Resilience in Adversity: COVID-19 Pandemic Challenges in Diminishing Entrepreneurial Intentions and Business Startups
Authors: Abdelwahed Nadia A. Abdelmegeed , Al Doghan Mohammed A. , Ali Soomro Bahadur
Published: March 2024

In this study, the researchers explore the effects of COVID-19-related challenges, such as fear and anxiety about COVID-19, the uncertainty of COVID-19, and the recognition of business opportunities for entrepreneurial intentions and business startups. This study used quantitative methods and based their findings on 278 usable samples collected from Egyptian entrepreneurs. Employing the Structural Equation Model (SEM) through SmartPLS4 shows that fear and anxiety arising from the COVID-19 pandemic harm entrepreneurial intentions and business startups. Moreover, the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recognition of business opportunities positively and significantly impact entrepreneurial intentions and business startups. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study’s findings support psychological well-being, reduce uncertainty, foster the recognition of business opportunities, and implement supportive policies to promote entrepreneurial intentions and successful business startups.
Azi kinki kawi wazwenno kunsamu nunaba ta ichu Ziti jwasi zweykwa nundi Iku’se nunaba ta
Authors: Rozo Leguizamón Yanine , López López Antonio José , Izquierdo Cujar Yeimy Alejandra , Rochel Ortega Elizabeth , Gómez-Latorre Douglas Andrés , Tofiño Rivera Adriana Patricia
Published: March 2024

Chwizunhakumanaba angeygwi ipunkwuya Jwi dumanuya iku nuna´bari , ingwi eima 4 powru kowgwi gwigwa kankwu awiri iku neika sierra nevada de santra marta winkwuya , winneykari ema ananuga awiri kase bonuya nunaba windumanuya powru winanugay. Emey anuwame ema winderwi awizeykari ema primaria kwa ingu paperi igusukin emey anuwaba ri ema nikamu wuertan windewesi zweikweyka kumu winunkasuya ni , emey anuwabari ema ichu neika zajuna zamu winukununa , awiri aburu naba kujuna neika. Ema ku powru anusa uwa uman reneisi zweigwa neikari , zamu uman bunhasi aukweykari ingwi diwun nikamu rewesi ankungunamusukwey neika agrosavia ikuka naba nikamu rewesukwey neika kununa ni. Ema paperi nunabari iku indígena neika anugwerigun neikasin ankunuga nanun nugasin renosi ema zarisi akwaba iba ankundumari emey awi iku nanun anuga KUNSAMU ankizatisu nari uman twire ankakusa zun ankungunamusi, . pinna junadumusukwey neikasin anu asun nuga ema paperise kununa , zajuna ga igaukwey nikamu rewesukwa arunhey aukwa kuamuse kunari zamusin annusi, neikari ikuse arhuaco kununa ni , . nikamu uman kujuna uyanke kwuya twire kuyukwa . bin ne zungeki ey awiri bunachu neki awiukwey nanukwey nikugwasi ayeigwi ema jkagumuse zakuse kunanukwa ni kei awiukweyka , riwi aukwey rema zsakuku achuna anugwerigun naba neikari ingu yow kagumu chwun nuga nari chwizaniga ni.
Caracterización de crudos enzimáticos del hongo Trichoderma koningiopsis Th003 para ser usados como aditivos de ensilaje
Authors: Bautista Eddy
Published: March 2024

Los sistemas de ensilado de forrajes se presentan como alternativa para garantizar la disponibilidad de alimento en diferentes épocas del año, manteniendo el valor nutricional de los mismos. Además, el forraje ensilado puede sustituir o completar el uso de concentrados en la alimentación, reduciendo los costos, pero al mismo tiempo manteniendo calidad en la alimentación de los animales. Sin embargo, es importante realizar un proceso de ensilaje utilizando prácticas adecuadas que mantengan la estabilidad aeróbica del silo y que no permita la colonización de microorganismos indeseables, entre otros (Herrera 2014). Algunas enzimas fibrolíticas se adicionan como aditivos a los ensilajes para favorecer el proceso de fermentación, así como para aumentar el valor nutricional del mismo. Estas enzimas son producidas principalmente por hongos filamentosos mediante fermentación en estado sólido (SSF) (Daguerre et al. 2014). Actualmente, Agrosavia utiliza los conidios de un hongo filamentoso nativo de Colombia, Trichoderma koningiopsis Th003 para producir por SSF el bioplaguicida Tricotec®. Durante este proceso, queda un sobrenadante producto de la separación de los conidios del sustrato sólido, el cual contiene las enzimas que el hongo ha secretado, y que podría ser utilizados como un subproducto, dando un valor agregado al proceso. Por lo tanto, en este estudio se presenta la caracterización de las enzimas del sobrenadante, y el efecto de la temperatura y tiempo de almacenamiento sobre actividad enzimática. Se encontró que el sobrenadante presenta una baja actividad enzimática de proteasa (U/gss) 0,509± 0,060, amilasa (U/gss) 2,563 ± 0,117, una actividad enzimática media de CMCasa (U/gss) 10,949 ± 0,276, y Fpasa (U/gss) 11,149 ± 0,523. Mientras que presenta alta actividad enzimática de β (1,3)-glucanasa (U/gss) 20,873 ± 1,666, demostrando la capacidad de esta cepa para producción de enzimas pertenecientes al complejo celulolítico. En cuanto al efecto de la temperatura se concluye, que el extracto enzimático se puede almacenar a cualquier temperatura (-20 °C, 4 °C o 16 °C) sin tener ninguna diferencia significativa entre actividades enzimáticas en el día siete. La actividad enzimática de CMCasa y Fpasa aumento en el tiempo, mientras que la actividad enzimática que β (1,3)-glucanasa y proteasas disminuyo en el tiempo
Guiding Principles for Adolescent Web-Based Portal Access Policies: Interviews With Informatics Administrators
Authors: Sisk Bryan , Antes Alison L , Bereitschaft Christine , Enloe Madi , Bourgeois Fabienne , DuBois James
Published: March 2024

Background

Web-based patient portals are tools that could support adolescents in managing their health and developing autonomy. However, informatics administrators must navigate competing interests when developing portal access policies for adolescents and their parents.

Objective

We aimed to assess the perspectives of informatics administrators on guiding principles for the development of web-based health care portal access policies in adolescent health care.

Methods

We interviewed informatics administrators from US hospitals with ≥50 dedicated pediatric beds. We performed a thematic analysis of guiding principles for developing and implementing adolescent portal access policies.

Results

We interviewed 65 informatics leaders who represented 63 pediatric hospitals, 58 health care systems, 29 states, and 14,379 pediatric hospital beds. Participants described 9 guiding principles related to three overarching themes: (1) balancing confidentiality and other care needs, (2) balancing simplicity and granularity, and (3) collaborating and advocating. Participants described the central importance of prioritizing the health and safety of the adolescent while also complying with state and federal laws. However, there were differing beliefs about how to prioritize health and safety and what role parents should play in supporting the adolescent’s health care. Participants also identified areas where clinicians and institutions can advocate for adolescents, especially with electronic health record vendors and legislators.

Conclusions

Informatics administrators provided guiding principles for adolescent portal access policies that aimed to balance the competing needs of adolescent confidentiality and the usefulness of the portal. Portal access policies must prioritize the adolescent’s health and safety while complying with state and federal laws. However, institutions must determine how to best enact these principles. Institutions and clinicians should strive for consensus on principles to strengthen advocacy efforts with institutional leadership, electronic health record vendors, and lawmakers.
Guiding Principles for Adolescent Web-Based Portal Access Policies: Interviews With Informatics Administrators (Preprint)
Authors: Sisk Bryan , Antes Alison L , Bereitschaft Christine , Enloe Madi , Bourgeois Fabienne , DuBois James
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Web-based patient portals are tools that could support adolescents in managing their health and developing autonomy. However, informatics administrators must navigate competing interests when developing portal access policies for adolescents and their parents.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to assess the perspectives of informatics administrators on guiding principles for the development of web-based health care portal access policies in adolescent health care.

METHODS

We interviewed informatics administrators from US hospitals with ≥50 dedicated pediatric beds. We performed a thematic analysis of guiding principles for developing and implementing adolescent portal access policies.

RESULTS

We interviewed 65 informatics leaders who represented 63 pediatric hospitals, 58 health care systems, 29 states, and 14,379 pediatric hospital beds. Participants described 9 guiding principles related to three overarching themes: (1) balancing confidentiality and other care needs, (2) balancing simplicity and granularity, and (3) collaborating and advocating. Participants described the central importance of prioritizing the health and safety of the adolescent while also complying with state and federal laws. However, there were differing beliefs about how to prioritize health and safety and what role parents should play in supporting the adolescent’s health care. Participants also identified areas where clinicians and institutions can advocate for adolescents, especially with electronic health record vendors and legislators.

CONCLUSIONS

Informatics administrators provided guiding principles for adolescent portal access policies that aimed to balance the competing needs of adolescent confidentiality and the usefulness of the portal. Portal access policies must prioritize the adolescent’s health and safety while complying with state and federal laws. However, institutions must determine how to best enact these principles. Institutions and clinicians should strive for consensus on principles to strengthen advocacy efforts with institutional leadership, electronic health record vendors, and lawmakers.
A REVIEW ON DEVELOPMENT OF COLON TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
Authors: MUHAMMED ROZHAN ARIF , MOHAMMED SAYA , VISHT SHARAD , YASSEN ALI OMAR
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this review was to select a promising drug delivery system for colon diseases. This review covers the development of Colon Targeted Drug Delivery System (CTDDS) using 36 y (1986-2022) data from various research and review articles. All fig. designed using by BioRender website. vThe colon-targeted drug delivery systems developed for the specific site drug delivery which applied for both local and systemic actions of the drug; since the drug targeted to be release within the colon, the unwanted systemic side effects are reduced along with it. Systemic side effects include organ damage, respiratory diseases and, cardiovascular damage and other illnesses. Colon-targeted drug delivery system used in the treatment of diseases in the colon, including ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and colorectal cancer. The benefit of colon-targeted drug delivery besides the reduction of side effects also include protection from premature drug release or burst in the stomach or small intestine before reaching the colon. For the development of drugs with such benefits and advantages, drug delivery systems and approaches have used for Colon targeted drug delivery systems, varying from conventional colon-targeting drug delivery systems to novel approaches for Colon-targeted drug delivery systems. Conventional drug delivery includes the use of prodrugs, pH-dependent, time-dependent, matrix-based systems, polysaccharides-derived systems, and bio-adhesive system while novel approaches include types such as port system, pulsincap system, pressure-controlled system, osmotic controlled system, CODES, and the newest approach wish is the use of nanotechnology in colon targeted drug delivery. In this research both techniques reviewed, and their types discussed as well. The limitation of their uses and the advantage of each system discussed with a breakdown of the different mechanisms used to formulate such systems. A successful colon targeting delivery can release the drug to a specific segment in colon due to presence of different colonic enzymes formed by microorganisms that metabolize drug carrier linkage. Use of combined approaches i.e., conventional systems and newer approaches may be the best way to cure colon diseases using an optimized colon drug delivery system.
APPROACHES ON SURROGATE METHODS FOR IN VIVO BIOEQUIVALENCE STUDY OF FORMULATED BILAYER TABLETS OF DOMPERIDONE AND ITOPRIDE
Authors: PRAJAPATI ROSHANI , KUMAR BHAVNA , SAHOO JAGANNATH , SHAKYA SHAILENDRA
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study aims to provide a more efficient pathway for generic drug approval while maintaining the same level of therapeutic equivalence and safety as the reference product. This was based on the equivalence of in vitro evidence other than through expensive in vivo equivalence testing.
Methods: Biowaiver and IVIVC are surrogate methods for in vivo bioequivalence studies. The Biowaiver test was done according to WHO, TRS992, 2015 Annex 7, Appendix 1, the recommendation for conducting and assessing comparative dissolution. IVIVC was done by the level A Convolution method. Innovator product was used as Ganaton OD for Itopride and Motilium for Domperidone to perform the comparison testing.
Results: The similarity factor (F2) between the test and innovator product of Domperidone at pH 1.2 HCl, Acetate Buffer pH 4.5, and water was 79.51, 68.00, and 58.97 and the dissimilarity factor (F1) was 7.24, 8.05 and 11.01 respectively. From the IVIVC study by level A convolution method of Cmax, AUC, Tmax of Ganaton OD and formulated Itopride were found to be 409.16ng/ml, 5652.28 ngh/ml and 4h and 252.16ng/ml, 4601.12 ngh/ml and 12 h respectively.
Conclusion: The F2 limit is 50-100 and F1 is 15 mentioned as per guidelines followed for the biowaiver test, which means the formulated domperidone is deemed equivalent to (Motilium) innovator of domperidone. The predictive error on the AUC of Itopride formulated was found to be 18.59 % which was within the limit of±20 %, demonstrating the therapeutic range.
ENHANCING THE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SHELF LIFE OF RICE WATER (ORYZA SATIVA L.) GEL SHAMPOO: THE ROLE OF PROPYLENE GLYCOL CONCENTRATION
Authors: CHABIB LUTFI , SURYANI ARMAN , MUNAWIROH SITI Z. , MARIYAM SITI , NAFIAH ZAHROTUN , LAKSITORINI MARLYN DIAN
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of variations in propylene glycol concentration on the physical properties and physical stability of rice water shampoo gel and the physical strength of rice water shampoo gel preparation.
Methods: The active ingredient was rice water, which was prepared by washing rice with water at the proportion of 1:1. The rice water then was applied to HPMC K4M-based gel preparations and further designed to prepare shampoo gel with varying concentrations of propylene glycol 8%, 10%, and 12%. The rice water shampoo gel was evaluated for its organoleptic properties, pH, viscosity, spreadability, flowability test, softness test, and physical stability test.
Results: The results of the physical properties test on the three formulas produced an organoleptic clear pale yellow color, lemon odor, and semi-solid shape. The pH test results obtained by F1 was 7.24±0.08, F2 was 5.89±0.01, and F3 was 6.02±0.01. The viscosity test results obtained by F1 amounted to 2082±80.07 cP, F2 amounted to 4987±883.88 cP, and F3 amounted to 6531±232.79 cP. The foam height test results obtained by F1 amounted to 4.6±2.11 cm, F2 amounted to 1.46±0.05 cm, and F3 amounted to 1.7±0.17 cm. Variations in propylene glycol levels affect the physical properties of shampoo gel preparations at pH, viscosity, and foam height but do not affect the organoleptic practice. The stability test that was conducted at weeks 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 with varying levels of propylene glycol showed significant changes on viscosity and foam height stability.
Conclusion: Variations in the concentrations of propylene glycol in the three formulations affect the physical but have no effects on the pH stability of the rice water shampoo gel preparation.
THE NEW APPROACHES TO IDENTIFICATION OF TINCTURES AND MEDICINAL PLANTS
Authors: PLETENEVA TATIANA V. , OGOTOEVA DAIAANA D. , LEVITSKAYA OLGA V. , GALKINA DARIA A. , USPENSKAYA ELENA V. , SYROESHKIN ANTON V.
Published: March 2024

Objective: The objective of this study is to develop methods for identifying herbal medicines and tinctures by processing spectral results across a wide range of wavelengths using principal component analysis (PCA).
Methods: Medicinal plants and tinctures of valerian, motherwort, and hawthorn have been analyzed using UV spectrophotometry, spectrofluorimetry, ATR FTIR spectrometry, and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. PCA was used to process the results of spectral analysis. Statistical processing of spectral results was carried out using the OriginPro program (OriginLab Corporation, USA, 2021).
Results: For herbal medicines with sedative, hypotensive, and cardiotonic effects, spectral data libraries have been created in the following dimensions: UV spectrophotometry with 1800 absorption units (Ai), spectrofluorimetry with 4010 fluorescence intensity units (Ii), IR spectroscopy with a light transmittance of 50250 units (Ti), and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry with an intensity of 1568 (Ii). These libraries were used as the primary matrices for PCA. Visualization of the PCA results was done using a scores plot and a loadings plot, which illustrate the contribution of each principal component (PC) to the PCA model. After performing chemometric processing on the original spectral results, it was discovered that samples belonging to the same botanical genus occupy distinct and compact regions in two-dimensional or three-dimensional space. Unknown plant samples (blind samples) and samples of other botanical species were successfully tested using new method.
Conclusion: For the first time, tinctures and medicinal plants were identified based on their botanical genus using spectral techniques coupled with principal component analysis, eliminating the need for a chemical reference substance.
IN SILICO EXPLORATION OF BERBERINE AS A POTENTIAL WOUND HEALING AGENT VIA NETWORK PHARMACOLOGY, MOLECULAR DOCKING, AND MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATION
Authors: SACHDEO RAHUL , KHANWELKAR CHITRA , SHETE AMOL
Published: March 2024

Objective: Wound healing remains a complex biological process crucial for tissue repair and homeostasis. Our goal in this paper is to focus on the application of advanced computational techniques to explore the potential of naturally occurring compound berberine in addressing molecular targets related to wound healing.
Methods: Network pharmacology, molecular docking analysis, in silico ADMET prediction, and extensive 100 ns molecular dynamics simulations was performed to gain a holistic understanding of the therapeutic potential of berberine against molecular targets involved in wound healing. This study predicted drug-likeness scores, potential side effects, ADMET profiles, carcinogenicity, MolLogP, molecular volume analysis, and molecular polar surface area for berberine.
Results: Findings of the study revealed that berberine displayed a remarkable binding affinity for the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), with a binding energy of-8.14 kcal/mol, surpassing the crystal ligand's binding energy of-7.15 kcal/mol. This indicates a strong potential for berberine in modulating EGFR-related pathways critical for wound healing. The culmination of the investigation was a 100 ns molecular dynamics simulation, which demonstrated consistent binding and stability over time, reinforcing the potential of berberine as a wound healing agent.
Conclusion: The integration of gene expression analysis, enrichment studies, network analysis, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations unveiled crucial mechanisms underlying efficacy of berberine as a potent wound-healing agent.
NEURAL NETWORK-BASED ADVERSE DRUG REACTION PREDICTION USING MOLECULAR SUBSTRUCTURE ANALYSES
Authors: ALOK DUBEY SHIKSHA , KHARKAR PRASHANT S. , PANDIT ANALA A.
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study aims to enhance early detection and prediction by exploiting drug molecular substructures, overcoming challenges posed by limited authentic patient data in the medical domain.
Methods: The study implemented a neural network approach to optimize molecular fingerprint algorithms and employed various machine learning algorithms for predictions. Additionally, the study identified and extracted substructures associated with severe Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), validating their presence within drug structures through a comparison with a random set of drug structures. Predictions were made for specific molecular structures, and results were validated using clinical evidence from the literature.
Results: Optimized molecular fingerprint algorithms and diverse machine-learning models yielded promising outcomes. The Area Under Curve (AUC) value for the fingerprint dataset was obtained at approximately 65%, and integrating it with patient data significantly improved the performance by about 30%. Substructure analysis pinpointed key components linked to severe ADRs, reinforcing the predictive prowess of the model. Predictions for specific molecular structures were corroborated using clinical evidence from the literature, fortifying the credibility of the proposed approach.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this research effectively tackles challenges in the early detection and prediction of ADRs by leveraging machine learning algorithms, focusing on drug molecular substructures. The optimized model, incorporating both fingerprint and patient datasets, demonstrated significant improvements in predictive performance. Identifying and validating substructures linked to severe ADRs contribute to the model's reliability. The study's findings are vital for advancing drug safety and laying the groundwork for further strides in predictive modeling within the medical domain.
A REVIEW ON RECENT ADVANCES IN TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS OF TAMSULOSIN
Authors: GHANEM AYA M.
Published: March 2024

Tamsulosin is a highly selective α1-adrenoreceptor antagonist. It has been developed to treat signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin is absorbed quickly and completely in intestinal mucosa and is eliminated gradually after oral administration, which might generate some side effects as postural hypotension in number of patients. Transdermal drug delivery systems were developed for prolonged tamsulosin delivery in order to control its bioavailability and minimize its side effects. Hence, the present review aims to discuss thoroughly the various transdermal drug delivery systems of tamsulosin investigated in recent years. This review also discusses the skin as a route of drug administration, technologies in transdermal drug delivery along with different techniques used in the preparation of transdermal delivery systems of tamsulosin and their effects on its release and permeation.
El Diablito Rojo, el Centenario y la clase obrera en la encrucijada de discursos
Authors: Anzzolin Kevin
Published: March 2024

Mediante el análisis detallado de uno de los periódicos obreros más notables del Porfiriato, El Diablito Rojo, veremos cómo fueron criticados los planes porfiristas para el Centenario, que tenían el mismo afán monumentalista de la época. A través de los editoriales y, sobre todo, de las portadas –en varias ocasiones eran litografías del renombrado artista José Guadalupe Posada–, esta publicación promovió otra visión de México. El periódico se imprimió durante un par de años (1900-1901) y tuvo una pausa antes de volver a publicarse tres años más (1908-1910). Aunque su objetivo fue dar voz a la clase obrera, al examinar con mayor detalle los números dedicados a la crítica del Centenario, se nota una marcada desatención al ámbito social del proletariado. Por eso, aquí se argumentará que el ejemplo de El Diablito Rojo también debe analizarse a la luz del pensamiento de Antonio Gramsci, teórico italiano que planteó que las normas culturales vigentes de una sociedad son impuestas desde arriba, es decir, por la clase hegemónica.
Future of Slovene as a former Yugoslav language (Speech and language between language dictators and real life)
Authors:   Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana Slovenia, Tivadar Hotimir
Published: March 2024

Often, in public and professional circles, the Slovene language is treated as a priceless commodity that needs to be respected, nurtured and protected. Unfortunately, the result of such care is more often than not a misunderstanding of the diversity of linguistic types, as well as limited communication that may convince speakers that their knowledge is lacking. The resulting article discusses the existing outlook on the publicly spoken language in the realms of media and science in Slovenia. Most importantly, we offer a simple solution – speech (speaking) and speech research with a target goal: to develop high quality public discourse.
Synchronised and non‐synchronised articulation of Polish nasals ą and ę in child and adult speech
Authors:   Aarhus University, Denmark, Kudera Jacek
Published: March 2024

Nasals are highly frequent sounds in the Polish language. It is believed that their articulation is mainly dependent on surrounding segments. The standard register of Polish language contains two different patterns of articulation of nasalised sounds, so called: synchronised and non-synchronised. This study attempts to show that surrounding consonants have different impact on the way of nasals articulation among adults and children. The acoustic methodology was applied in order to verify the hypothesis about differences in asynchronous articulation of nasals ą, ę in CVC and CV clusters in front of stops and affricatives; and synchronic articulation before fricatives among children and adults. Nasalised sounds were investigated on the basis of utterances of two children (3;9, 10;1) and compared with similar segments of adult speech excerpted from SpokesWeb CLARIN database.
Ukrainian vowel phones in the IPA context
Authors:   Ukrainian Lingua‐Information Fund of NAS of Ukraine, Kyjiv Ukraine Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., Tampere Finland, Vakulenko Maxym
Published: March 2024

Acoustic and articulatory properties of Ukrainian vowels are investigated in this study and a full set of relevant IPA notations are proposed. The notations are shown in the vowel diagram and the table. The results of the earlier acoustic invariant speech analysis based on special software, auditory and spectrum analysis were used and the results are discussed in the context of general and Ukrainian phonetic laws governing language evolution and acoustic properties of non-stressed vowels in relation to their stressed cognates. Such combined approach resulted in a more detailed vowel inventory than proposed heretofore. The findings of this research contribute to better understanding of Ukrainian language and its special features in comparison with other world languages that may have substantial practical use in various phonetic and translation studies, as well as in modern linguistic technologies aimed at artificial intelligence development, machine translation incorporating text-to-speech conversion, automatic speech analysis, recognition and synthesis, and in other areas of applied linguistics.
The cognitive effects of ADHD on learning an additional language
Authors:   Institute of English Studies, University of Warsaw Poland, Kałdonek‐Crnjaković Agnieszka
Published: March 2024

In recent years Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) in the context of learning and teaching a foreign or second language, or an Additional Language (AL), have been widely discussed. The main focus has been given to dyslexia (e.g., Kormos, 2017; Kormos & Smith, 2012; Łodej, 2016; Nijakowska, 2010) due to its frequent occurrence and evident manifestations in literacy development. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been discussed only to some extent and mainly in the comorbidity with dyslexia. Therefore, the aim of this paper is todiscuss potential cognitive effects ADHD may have on the development of specific language skills in AL with a clear distinction between inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity to direct potential research in the field and to inform AL instruction. This paper also provides substantial information about ADHD in the light of the recent change in its definition and classification.
Science communication objectives and actual practices of science news websites as a showcase for gaps between theory and practice
Authors: Zimmerman Ifat , Baram-Tsabari Ayelet , Tal Tali
Published: March 2024

This study contributes to the growing body of science communication research showing gaps between theory and practice objectives, focusing on one particular understudied and emerging science communication innovation.The objectives and practices of four Israeli science news websites were analyzed considering three science communication models: “Dissemination”, “Dialogue”, and “Participation.” Using concurrent parallel mixed methods, we examined the perspectives of website administrators (n=8) and readers (n=20) through interviews, a content analysis of news items (n=298), discussion threads (n=507), and reader questionnaires (n=89). Findings indicate limited adoption of two-way communication about how science is applied in society. The scant implementation of the dialogue model suggests its promises are not concretized in practice on these science news websites.
As tias de Proust: pulsações micropolíticas do campo transcendental
Authors: Andrade Abah
Published: March 2024

Neste livro há duas tendências que se retorcem sobre si mesmas e na tensão que geram uma com a outra também se potencializam. Há uma linha de rotura, de cisão, de disrupção, e, por que não o dizer?, de rebeldia. Mas há também a tendência que busca traçar semelhanças, que alinhava, que reata vínculos os mais diversos, entre autores que a gente não esperava, mas também com a tradição. E que também inventa ou descobre semelhanças entre objetos os mais inauditos. É por encontrar no livro esse amálgama manifesto justamente no estilo, que devemos ressaltar que não se trata de um estilo qualquer, mas um estilo que busca construir um discurso filosófico, um discurso filosófico próprio. E essa “propriedade” não se dá por uma posse, mas pelo usufruto da tradição e doa autores aqui estudados. É um livro legível de filosofia. E isso não é pouco. Esquizofrenia regulada. Campo transcendental. Processo de montagem de um cânone. O desejo de se ter uma filosofia brasileira e pessoal. Desse trabalho pode-se dizer que é uma busca de uma experiência arretada.
Digital communicative capitalization in the age of platforms and communicative abundance
Authors: Gavra Dmitry P. , Dekalov Vladislav V.
Published: March 2024

The authors deals with the model of digital communicative capitalization, which describes a crucial social-economical process of the age of communicative abundance. People and organizations are considered as investors operating within various digital attention markets. The main hypothesis is that these investors have different abilities to comprehend and take advantage of the opportunities, which attention markets propose to them in terms of accruing and increasing capital. The study was conducted relying on the established notions of different forms of capital coined by P. Bourdieu, as well as on related notions of immaterial capital developed in the wide range of scientific works on digitalization and critical theory of the Internet. Basing the model on them, the authors highlight the lack of transparency in the processes of conversion digital reflections of capitals to their real forms, and, therefore, propose such terms as “digital communicative capital” and “attention double exploitation”. The latter stresses the new layers of digital inequality, where the results of digital labor are being captured and monetized. The analysis of the potential elaboration of the whole model of digital communicative capitalization and outlined empirical prospects of applying its implications are the particular value of the study.
Biometrics in online media: an anti-crisis paradigm shift
Authors: Shilina Sasha Gennad'evna
Published: March 2024

Online media is currently grappling with a crisis characterized by diminishing trust, the widespread dissemination of misinformation, and the alarming proliferation of fake news and experiences. The aim of the study - to delve into the challenges plaguing the digital media landscape and to propose the adoption of biometric technology as a potential solution. Biometrics, as a cutting-edge technology, encompasses the intricate process of quantifying and statistically assessing the unique physical and behavioral characteristics that distinguish individuals from one another. Its multifaceted potential extends far beyond mere identification. It is established that biometrics excels in the vital realms of identity verification, content authentication, and countering malicious activities like bots and Sybil attacks. Furthermore, it is applicable for tailoring personalized user experiences, thus offering a comprehensive solution to address the pressing challenges faced by online media today. The usage of these capabilities, makes biometrics a distinctive and promising avenue to not only restore trust but also combat the pervasive issue of misinformation, ultimately fostering a secure and resilient online media ecosystem.
Models and methods of controlled transgression of media in crisis conditions
Authors: Zykov Sergey V. , Babkin Eduard A. , Ulitin Boris I.
Published: March 2024

The creation and transgression of mediaobjects is a complicated process that involves making difficult decisions. Under such conditions, the risk of media crises inevitably increases, for example, inadequate perception by the reader of information released by the media, etc. To avoid such crises, it is necessary to take into account all possible factors, both quantitative and qualitative, characterizing mediaobjects and media in general, as well as precise evaluation methods. The focus of the study is on developing a new approach to decision-making that will aid in the controlled transgression of mediaobjects during crisis situations. The method for making decisions based on a hierarchy of cross-disciplinary criteria that takes into account the concept of crisisology is proposed. Additionally, the authors suggest the use of a decision support software service that utilizes an ontology-based mechanism to adopt the user interface dynamically. The proposed method is universal and can be applied to assess different types of medical objects, reducing the likelihood of crisis situations (caused, among other things, by incorrect assessment of the reliability of information).
VR in promotion of territory in the New Normal: empirical and research approaches in the times of crisis
Authors: Wirth Julia , Shilina Marina G. , Sokhn Maria , Preobrazhenskiy Leonid P.
Published: March 2024

In the New Normal, the most sought-after tools for territory promotion are digital and immersive, and closely intertwined with virtual reality technologies. This research centers on VR projects in Switzerland and Russia, two countries representing contrasting situations in the current tourist and promotion of territory landscape of 2023. The findings of the prior research on the incorporation of immersive VR technology in territory promotion in Switzerland with analogous research conducted in Russia are compared. By examining both theoretical and empirical data, including data analysis and semi-structured interviews with VR project managers in Switzerland and owners/managers in Russia, differences between Switzerland and Russia are identified. A spreading value-centered qualitative approach in Englishand French-language scientific discourse on VR-driven territory promotion is connected with cultural heritage and sustainable consumption and is novel for Russia. Conceptual frameworks in this scientific field are still in their early stages. In Switzerland, the VR projects are more complex and are used as a part of territory and corporate promotion, despite the not value-centered, but economic motivation. In Russia, VR is viewed as the next stage in the evolution of travel viewing and recreation, and it serves as an advertising tool to attract travelers to territory attractions. The ideas of VR-tours are connected with the past, and historical and cultural heritage. The best projects demonstrate the feasibility of combining on-site visits, VR, and sustainability awareness. VR-project in this case is the instrument of saving today’s territory images and brands, and involve audience in active sustainable consumption.
Building media literacy in Indonesia with the support of international organizations
Authors: Hoesin Cut Fitri Indah Sari , Poplavskaya Natalia V.
Published: March 2024

With the development of social media and the ease of information dissemination, fake news is becoming a serious problem. The role of media literacy as an antidote to misinformation has been widely studied around the world. In this regard, international organizations such as UNESCO and ASEAN, are helping Asian countries to fight fake news by creating conditions for improving media literacy. The work of these organizations in Indonesia is studied. The qualitative methods of analysis were used. By comparing the two approaches, recommendations were made for other Asian countries to optimize their media literacy efforts. The results showed that UNESCO and ASEAN are working effectively with the target groups in Indonesia. UNESCO has been active in promoting critical thinking among the public and working with local media companies, while ASEAN has focused on regional cooperation and developing comprehensive educational programs. Overall, a systematic and multifaceted approach is needed to raise the level of media literacy in the Asian region, which includes new educational programs, strengthening of legal regulation in the field of false information dissemination, cooperation between the government, media companies and the public, development of critical thinking among the population and increased activity of international organizations.
Determinación del uso del material estéril para la construcción de canales como sistema de drenajes en las escombreras en proceso de restauración y compensación forestal: caso de estudio mina Pribbenow, Colombia
Authors: Quintero-Laverde Decireth Silina , Girales-Puerta Diana Isabel , Manco-Jaraba Dino Carmelo
Published: March 2024

La mina Pribbenow, localizada en el departamento del Cesar al nororiente de Colombia, se encuentra unas intercalaciones de areniscas y arcillolitas que suprayace discordantemente la unidad portadora de carbones, específicamente en el Pit Perú (Pit Perú y Pit Perú 3) y Pit Chile (Pit Chile y Pit Chile 2). El objetivo de esta investigación se basa en determinar el uso del material estéril para la construcción de canales como sistema de drenajes en las escombreras en proceso de restauración y compensación forestal en la mina Pribbenow, Colombia. Se procedió inicialmente en una revisión documental en las diferentes bases de datos científicas; posteriormente se realizó una etapa observacional de campo complementada con toma de 20 muestras aleatorias en los frentes de explotación, aplicándoles ensayos de Slake Durability Test, intemperismo y Washability apreciándose el comportamiento de cada tipo de material. La utilidad para la construcción de canales como sistema de drenajes en las escombreras en proceso de restauración y compensación forestal presenta un rango de durabilidad mayor de 99%, material útil presenta un rango de durabilidad de 98% a 99%, material medianamente útil presenta un rango de durabilidad de 85% a 98%, material con baja utilidad presenta un rango de durabilidad de 60% a 85% y material con muy baja utilidad presenta un rango de durabilidad menor a 60%. En conclusión, los Pit Perú y Pit Perú 3 (Manto Borrego) son óptimo para el enrocado de los canales, principalmente constituido por areniscas y en menor cantidad por limolita y arcillolita, no presenta cambios significativos al estar expuesto a los ensayos de intemperie y Washability manteniendo el índice de durabilidad en el primer ensayo de 80% y en el segundo ensayo del 95%.
The role of board interlocks in increasing the use of wood in Norwegian construction
Authors: Svartefoss Silje Marie , Klitkou Antje
Published: March 2024

This paper studies the existence of board interlocks between wood-based firms in the Norwegian construction supply chain and firms in other industries, and their role in enabling increased use of wood in construction. Wood-based construction remains a niche market globally. The literature highlights two main barriers to wood-based construction: 1) lack of expertise with the material, and 2) lack of coordination and collaboration across the supply chain. As a form of interfirm governance structure, board interlocks may promote innovation in construction, such as applying new materials, products and processes, by fostering strategic collaborations. Drawing on resource dependence theory (RDT) and the theory of dynamic capabilities, we explore this through analysis of registry data, interviews and case studies. It was found that the majority of wood-based firms have board interlocks and that a majority of the firms they are interlocked with belong to industries within the construction supply chain. It was also found that the role of these board interlocks is primarily to secure access to immaterial resources, such as knowledge, expertise and skills, which enables the wood-based firms to engage in processes (sensing, seizing, and reconfiguration) that are important for their dynamic capabilities and therefore closely related to their ability to innovate.
Impact of leadership style on job satisfaction and organizational citizenship behavior: The mediating role of management control systems
Authors: Ghrairi Abdel Monem
Published: March 2024

This research examines the impact of democratic leadership (DL) on job satisfaction (JS) and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) in the Tunisian telecommunication sector. Results revealed that democratic leadership has a positive effect on job satisfaction and organizational citizenship behavior among the relevant employees. Also, democratic leadership positively affects management control systems in the relevant organizations. The proposed mediation of management control systems on the relationships between democratic leadership, job satisfaction, and organizational citizenship behavior also remained significant. The results remained supportive towards validating the role of democratic leadership in ensuring job satisfaction and organizational citizenship behavior through management control systems. Further, study implications and limitations are discussed accordingly.
Does fintech affect financial inclusion in Balkan region countries?
Authors: Miftari Florije , Shabani Lulzim , Hashani Medain
Published: March 2024

In recent years, the technological revolution and proliferation of financial technology (fintech) have significantly transformed the financial services landscape, potentially addressing gaps in financial inclusion. Fintech is the key driver for financial inclusion (Arner et al., 2020). The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of fintech on financial inclusion within the Balkan region countries. This research uses a comprehensive analysis of data from different Balkan countries to explore the impact of fintech on financial inclusion. The study uses various econometric models and regression analysis (fixed effects model) to assess the extent to which fintech affects access to banking services, credit availability, and overall financial inclusion within the Balkan region. Using fintech indicators and available global fintech data, we find that the proxy of fintech-digital payment has a positive correlation with financial inclusion in countries of the Balkan region. Findings from this research contribute valuable knowledge to policymakers, financial institutions, and researchers interested in promoting inclusive financial systems in the Balkan region through the strategic integration of fintech solutions.
CONVERGENCE OF A CONSERVATIVE CRANK-NICOLSON FINITE DIFFERENCE SCHEME FOR THE KDV EQUATION
Authors: DWIVEDI MUKUL , Sarkar Tanmay
Published: March 2024

In this paper, we study the stability and convergence of a conservative
Crank-Nicolson finite difference scheme applied to the Korteweg-De Vries
(KdV) equation endowed with initial data. We design a three-point
average scheme associated to the convective term and the dispersion term
is discretized by certain discrete operators along with the
Crank-Nicolson scheme for the temporal discretization to establish that
the proposed scheme is L 2 -conservative. The convergence analysis
reveals that utilizing inherent Kato’s local smoothing effect,
the proposed scheme converges to a classical solution for sufficiently
regular initial data u 0 ∈ H 3 ( R ) and to a weak solution in L 2 ( 0 ,
T ; L loc 2 ( R ) ) for non-smooth initial data u 0 ∈ L 2 ( R ) .
Optimal convergence rates in both space and time for the devised scheme
are derived. The theoretical results are justified through several
numerical illustrations.