bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Agriculture 4.0 – an opportunity or threat to Polish agriculture
Authors: Niewiadomska Agata
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the article is to assess the state of Polish agricultural law in the implementation of legal and financial mechanisms of Agriculture 4.0. Agriculture 4.0 is a modern concept assuming an approach to agriculture expected to increase efficiency and to balance agricultural production through the use of technology. The technologies currently in use monitor and manage the cultivation processes primarily with the help of remote control of the machinery, using GPS, or robots. As most analyses show, Agriculture 4.0 has become a challenge for new legal solutions and their clear formulation directed at the provision of maximum assistance to farmers. At the same time, there are also risks that without public aid, farmers might be unable to acquire expensive solutions for running their businesses. The adopted research hypotheses also assume an assessment of the state of Polish and European agricultural law in the perspective of technical progress in agriculture in countries outside the EU. The article also emphasises the lack of uniformity of legal instruments designed to assist farmers wishing to take advantage of aid mechanisms available under Agriculture 4.0.
Experimental investigation on low-velocity-impact and post-impact-tension behaviors of GFRP T-joints after hydrothermal aging
Authors: You Peiyu , Liu Cuilong , Yao Xiaobang , Xu Kaixin , Li Mingjie , Wu Ye , Luo Jixiang
Published: December 2024

As an integrated structural unit, composite T-joints are used to transfer the load between two vertical planes, such as the wing box of an aircraft. The article aims to investigate the failure mechanism of the glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite T-joints subjected to low-velocity impact on the weak deltoid and post-impact tension after hydrothermal aging. First, the improved vacuum-assisted resin infusion suitable for the fabrication of GFRP T-joints is employed. Second, the hydrothermal aging is conducted at 25°C and 65°C with the same relative humidity of 85% for 1–6 weeks. Finally, the impact resistance and tensile strength are analyzed based on response history and damage morphology. The results show the significant degradation of impact strength and stiffness of GFRP T-joints after hydrothermal aging and with the increase in aging time and temperature. In the failure mode of post-impact tension, the interlaminar cracks in the deltoid propagate in the horizontal and vertical directions, and there is a large gap in horizontal crack length between aged and non-aged T-joints.
Gender Differences in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Diagnosis, Intervention, and Outcomes
Authors: Mao Haoran , Cheng Lulu , Zhang Yu , Zhang Fang
Published: December 2024

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents distinct diagnostic and treatment challenges, particularly in understanding gender differences in symptom presentation and intervention effectiveness. The male-to-female ASD diagnosis ratio, often cited as 4:1, is increasingly questioned due to the subtler symptom presentation in females, contributing to significant underdiagnosis. This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines to analyze data from 47 studies, examining gender differences in ASD diagnosis, symptom expression, and intervention effectiveness. Females with ASD more frequently exhibit internalizing symptoms like anxiety, social withdrawal, and emotional regulation difficulties, in contrast to the externalized behaviors typical of males. Analysis of over 1,000 individuals reveals that 75 % of males exhibit hallmark traits like repetitive behaviors and speech delays, compared to only 40 % of females. Conversely, over 60 % of females demonstrate social camouflaging behaviors, masking their symptoms and complicating their diagnosis. Additionally, this research investigates gender differences in response to intervention, finding that while 70 % of males benefit from traditional interventions like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), only 45 % of females show comparable progress. Females with ASD benefit more from therapies that focus on emotional regulation, social communication, and adaptive behaviors, underscoring the need for gender-sensitive approaches. Based on these findings, the study advocates for the development of diagnostic tools that account for gender-specific ASD traits, urging healthcare professionals to be more vigilant in identifying subtler ASD symptoms in females. Furthermore, intervention programs should be restructured to integrate social and emotional components that address the unique profiles of females with ASD. Families and caregivers must also be educated to recognize these gender-based differences, enabling earlier identification and more personalized care. Addressing these diagnostic and intervention disparities will significantly improve long-term outcomes for females with ASD.
Placental growth factor as a predictive marker of preeclampsia in twin pregnancy
Authors: Qi Guijie , Yao Ling , Liu Zhiming , Guo Wanru , Liu Heng , Zhang Jinghua , He Yulian , Jiang Tiancong
Published: December 2024

Objectives

Placental growth factor (PlGF) has been reported as a good biomaker for the prediction of preeclampsia occurring in the short term in singleton pregnancies, in women presenting with clinical suspicion of preeclampsia. This study aims to evaluate the predictive value of the PlGF in twin pregnancies.

Methods

Twin pregnancies with clinically suspected preeclampsia (24 weeks 0 days–36 weeks 6 days of gestation) were enrolled in this study. The threshold of PlGF for predicting preeclampsia was determined on the basis of a receiver-operating characteristic curve to predict preeclampsia and the short-term occurrence of preeclampsia.

Results

Within 1 week, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks of testing respectively, a cutoff value of 215 pg/mL for PlGF to predict preeclamsia in twin pregnancies suspected to have preeclampsia has a specificity of 100 %[51.7 %, 100 %], 100 %[62.9 %, 100 %], 93.8 %[667.6 %, 99.7 %], and a negative predictive value of 100 %[94.8 %, 100 %], 100 %[95.0 %, 100 %], and 98.9 %[93.0 %, 99.9 %].

Conclusions

A cutoff value of 215 pg/mL for PlGF is a useful tool to exclude the development of preeclampsia within 4 weeks of measurement.
Degrees of (L, M)-fuzzy bornologies
Authors: Çetkin Vildan
Published: December 2024

This article is devoted to present the degree to which a mapping defined from

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Ethical Implications of German-Hebrew Homophony: Analyzing Dan Pagis’ “Sealed Railcar” Cycle
Authors: Kühne Jan
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the complex interplay of German and Hebrew in the context of Israeli literature, focusing on Dan Pagis’ “Sealed Railcar” cycle of poems (1970). It delves into the historical background of how German became a repressed language in Israel, and the impact of the Shoah on this linguistic repression. The study introduces the concept of interlingual homophonic hermeneutics as a methodological approach to uncovering hidden German subtexts within Hebrew texts. Specifically, it analyzes the iconic poem “Written with Pencil in a Sealed Railcar” to reveal a German-Hebrew homophonic subtext and the profound ethical questions it raises.
Ethical-Religious Seduction: Laplanche and Kierkegaard on the Priority of the Other
Authors: Kline Peter
Published: December 2024

This essay offers a psychoanalytic perspective on ethics utilizing Jean Laplanche and Søren Kierkegaard. It proposes a homology between Kierkegaard’s ”God” and Laplanche’s “primal adult” as well as between Kierkegaard’s account of the indirection of love and the role of the analyst in the transference relationship. Both Kierkegaard and Laplanche center scenes of second-person relation in which a seductive asymmetry calls forth a rigorous ethics of unknowing.
Multilingualism, Symbolism and Illusions in 19th-century Advertising Discourse
Authors: Bertoša Mislava
Published: December 2024

This paper aims to analyse some of the characteristics of 19th-century advertising discourse in the city of Pula in the period from the 1880s until 1918. The main purpose of the analysis is to examine the modes in which the semiotic materials and meanings from the cultural and historical reality were reelaborated and represented in the advertising discourse. As the main Austrian military port, situated on the crossroads between three cultural areas (German, Slavic, Romance), Pula was culturally and linguistically a very heterogeneous city. The analysis will consider advertisements printed in newspapers in German (Polaer Tagblatt/Morgenblatt), Italian (L’Eco di Pola, Il Popolo Istriano, Il Giornaletto di Pola), and Croatian (Naša sloga, Hrvatski list). In 19th-century advertising two relevant phenomena are closely linked to the multilingual context of the city of Pula. The first relates to the attestation of so-called bilingual advertisements, and the second refers to advertising of the very same product in three different languages depending on the language of the newspaper. Two additional semiotic features of the advertising discourse linked to the hallmark of multilingualism will also be analysed: (1) references to local events (city events, different epidemics), (2) the evocation of the global context (the First World War, world congresses, universal exhibitions). It will be argued that multilingualism together with local and global references had an impact on the recognition of advertising discourse as one of the relevant social discourses of the period, and that it influenced the formation of collective identities as well as the construction and distribution of knowledge, insights and experiences.
Sprovod urbane kulture (2001)
Authors: Šantorić Juraj
Published: December 2024

Rad problematizira pamćenje i sjećanje, odnosno zaborav i nostalgiju, na umjetničko-­aktivistički događaj Sprovod urbane kulture izveden 2001. godine u Zadru. Riječ je o najmasovnijoj izvedbi civilnog otpora mladih i nezavisne scene, koja nastaje kao reakcija na i danas aktualnu kulturnu atmosferu u gradu kojom se marginaliziraju te dvije skupine. Istraživanje se metodološki temelji na triangulaciji etnologije bliskog i autoetnografije te je obilježeno zagovaračkom i angažiranom istraživačkom tendencijom s fokusom na promišljanje Sprovoda kao mjesta sjećanja koje ima transformativni potencijal za okupljanje zajednica i imaginaciju zajedničkih budućnosti zadarske nezavisne scene.
Dossiê Práticas educativas em uma Sociedade de Projetos
Authors: Hecktheuer Luiz Felipe Alcantara , Lockmann Kamila
Published: December 2024

Este dossiê reúne um conjunto de textos produzidos para comunicar resultados de pesquisas em que estão implicadas práticas educativas de diferentes dimensões e ações programáticas propostas a partir de iniciativas diversas (políticas oficiais, programas de governo e de Estado, projetos sociais e educacionais etc.), que visam constituir e ordenar maneiras de viver contemporaneamente. Suspeita-se que o conjunto de tais proposições pode estar constituindo o que se anuncia como uma sociedade de Projetos, a qual congrega diferentes ações que funcionam como estratégias de condução das condutas, de si e dos outros, tomadas por objeto para fins de governo da população. Assim, determinados modos de viver são compreendidos como mais dignos e desejados de ser vividos do que outros. Os pontos onde se conectam as práticas propostas e o que tem sido determinado como seu público alvo é um aspecto em comum das investigações aqui apresentadas.
SÍTIOS COM ESTRUTURAS DE TERRA EM VALA NO SUDOESTE DA BACIA AMAZÔNICA: HISTÓRICO DE PESQUISAS E PERSPECTIVAS ATUAIS
Authors: Trindade Thiago Berlanga
Published: December 2024

Resumo: Sítios formados por estruturas de terra na Amazônia são conhecidos desde muito por exploradores coloniais, viajantes, arqueólogos e demais pesquisadores. Na última década um tipo especial de sítio – conhecido amplamente como “geoglifos” – vem sendo alvo de número cada vez maior de pesquisas e tem despertado o interesse do público em geral. O presente trabalho traz uma caracterização geral de tais estruturas, seguida do histórico de pesquisas realizadas sobre as mesmas, por fim, algumas perspectivas de trabalho que são observadas na atualidade e que podem orientar pesquisas futuras. Abstract: Earthwork sites in the Amazon region are known by far for colonial explorers, travelers, archaeologists and other researchers. In the last decade, an especial kind of site – which has been called “geoglyphs” in Brazil – has been the target of a growing number of researchers and has aroused the interest of the public in general. This paper brings the general traits of these structures, followed by the history of researchers with this theme to, at last, present some of the views that are in use now and which can be used in future works.
FRANCISCO, GILBERTO DA SILVA. GRAFISMOS GREGOS. ESCRITA E FIGURAÇÃO NA CERÂMICA ÁTICA DO PERÍODO ARCAICO (SÉCULO VII-VI A.C.). REVISTA DO MUSEU DE ARQUEOLOGIA E ETNOLOGIA, SUPLEMENTO 6, SÃO PAULO: MUSEU DE ARQUEOLOGIA E ETNOLOGIA DA UNIVERSIDADE DE SP
Authors: Cerqueira Fábio Vergara
Published: December 2024

Resumo: Gilberto da Silva Francisco, arqueólogo formado pelo Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia da USP, realizou uma importante dissertação de mestrado sobre a questão dos grafismos na cerâmica ática, atendo-se em especial ao estudo das assim conhecidas ânforas panatenaicas. Como reconhecimento dos méritos desta pesquisa, o trabalho foi contemplado com a sua publicação integral e revisada, sob a forma de um suplemento da revista oficial desta instituição, a Revista do Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia da USP. Abstract: Gilberto da Silva Francisco, an archaeologist from the Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (USP), presented an important master's thesis on the subject of attic ceramics, focusing in particular on the study of so-called panatena amphorae. In recognition of the merits of this research, the work was contemplated with its complete and revised publication, in the form of a supplement to the official journal of this institution, the Journal of the Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of USP.
POLÍTICAS DE PRESERVAÇÃO PARA ACERVOS ARQUEOLÓGICOS
Authors: Ramos Rafaela Nunes
Published: December 2024

Resumo: Este estudo procura evidenciar que os vestígios culturais humanos são documentos fundamentais no desenvolvimento da pesquisa arqueológica e museológica, bem como são ferramentas de estudo importantes para o entendimento da história. A partir desta constatação, demonstra-se a necessidade da aplicação de metodologias de gestão de acervos estruturadas de forma apropriada para proporcionar a preservação desses remanescentes arqueológicos, dessas fontes de pesquisa em potencial. Desta forma, este trabalho apresenta as políticas de preservação direcionadas ao acervo e à documentação arqueológica salvaguardados no Laboratório de Ensino e Pesquisa em Antropologia e Arqueologia da Universidade Federal de Pelotas (LEPAARQ/ UFPel). Abstract: This study aims to demonstrate that human cultural remains are key documents for the development of archaeological and museum researchers, these objects are also important to the understanding of history. Within this context, it’s demonstrated the need to apply structured collections management methodologies to provide archaeological remains preservation. Therefore, this paper presents the preservation policies that are used on the archeological collection and its documentation, which is safeguarded at the Laboratory of Teaching and Research in Anthropology and Archaeology at the Federal University of Pelotas (LEPAARQ / UFPel).
DE PASSADOS POSSÍVEIS: REFLEXÕES SOBRE DISCURSO(S) E PATRIMÔNIO(S)
Authors: Becker Morales Martha Helena Loeblein
Published: December 2024

RESUMO: Este artigo procura refletir acerca do passado como categoria discursiva, ancorado na contribuição teórica de Michel Foucault. Por meio de levantamento e discussão bibliográfica que contempla, em especial, os campos da História, da Arqueologia e do Patrimônio, objetiva-se ponderar sobre a construção conceitual em torno do estudo do passado, conforme desenvolvimentos teóricos recentes. Parte inicial de um trabalho mais amplo, este é um texto que convida o leitor a conhecer e situar alguns debates centrais para questões tão atuais quanto problemáticas como a gestão pública do patrimônio culturalABSTRACT: This article reflects upon the past as a discursive analytical category, based on Michel Foucault’s theoretical contributions. Through a bibliographical survey and analysis regarding especially the fields of History, Archaeology and Heritage, the purpose is to shed light on the conceptual framework construction of the study of the past, considering recent theoretical developments. As part of a bigger project, this is a text that invites its reader to know and to place some of the key debates surrounding issues as current and problematic as the public management of cultural heritage.
AF2-mutation: adversarial sequence mutations against AlphaFold2 in protein tertiary structure prediction
Authors: Yuan Zhongju , Shen Tao , Xu Sheng , Yu Leiye , Pang Bin , Gan Bing , Feng Qiantai , Ren Ruobing , Sun Siqi
Published: December 2024

Proteins are essential macromolecules that perform functions according to their conformational dynamics. Studying the conformational changes induced by protein mutations is the standard approach used to understand the mechanisms underlying mutation-related physiological and pathological processes. To enhance efficiency and decrease the expense of biological experiments, we introduce a method to generate mutated proteins through adversarial attacks on the AlphaFold2 (AF2) model. We explored the structure change of adversarial protein sequences predicted by AF2 compared to the wild type protein’s structure. CASP14 experiments indicated that altering only three residues via replacement, deletion, or insertion led to a 46.61 points difference in AF2’s predictions, according to the Local Distance Difference Test (lDDT). We applied this method to the transmembrane lipid transporter SPNS2 to identify crucial residues and suggest potential alternative conformations, thereby streamlining the experimental phase in structure determination and mechanistic studies.
THE SAMÂ‘ GHAZAL AND ITS USE IN MEVLEVI SEMÂHANE (WHIRLING HALL) INSCRIPTIONS
Authors: Tanrıkorur Şermin Barihüda , Salmani Milad
Published: December 2024

In the architecture and decoration of mevlevîhanes (dervish lodges of the sufi Mevlevî order) it was noticed that during the 19th century, inscriptions alluding to samâ‘ (the whirling movements of sufi dervishes) began to appear in the calligraphic decoration of some of their major semâhanes (assembly whirling halls). These inscriptions were used to encircle the centralized space in the middle of the semâhane called semâ meydan, which was designated exclusively to the performance of the Mevlevî Âyîn-i Şerif (the sacred ritualistic whirling semâ ceremony of the Mevlevis). Although inscriptions in either Turkish or Persian alluding to samâ‘ were to be found in these architecturally similar 19th century semâ meydans, this study concentrates exclusively on the poetically influential use of the nine Persian couplets popularly attributed to Mawlânâ Jalaluddin Rumi, called the Samâ‘ Ghazal. The couplets of this ghazal each beginning with the question دانی سماع چه بود “Dānī samāʿ che buvad” / “Do you know what samâ‘ is?” were to be found in the calligraphic decoration surrounding the semâ meydans of some of the major mevlevîhanes of Istanbul as well as northwestern Turkey. This study first examines the meaning and origin of the Samâ‘ Ghazal, giving arguments why it could not belong to Rumi, showing that it first entered Mevlevi literature in the 17th century. It then goes on to examine the calligraphy, location and use of the nine couplets of the Samâ‘ Ghazal, in each of the semâ meydans of the Yenikapı, Kütahya, Gelibolu and Bahariye Mevlevîhânes.
Tingkat Pemanfaatan Teripang Ekonomis Penting di Perairan Kepulauan Karimunjawa
Authors: Amalo Nancy Marcelina Reinatha , Muskananfola Max Rudolf , Rudiyanti Siti
Published: December 2024

Sea cucumbers are an economically important fishery commodity in great demand by both local and international audiences. As time goes by, the need for sea cucumbers increases and people make excessive use of sea cucumber resources until they reach the status of over-exploitation. This makes it necessary to know the level of utilization of sea cucumbers in Karimunjawa. This research was carried out on August - September 2023 in Tanjung Gelam, Karimunjawa. The purpose of this research is to find out the catch per unit effort, maximum sustainable potential/maximum sustainable yield, and the level of utilization of sea cucumbers in Karimunjawa waters. This research uses a survey method with the survey carried out to collect data regarding catches and fishing trips for fishermen directly. The data analysis method uses model calculations Schaefer. From the research results, it was found that the average CPUE production value was 4 kg/trip. The potential MSY value obtained is 2.857 kg/year with an optimum effort (f opt) of 620 trips/year. The level of utilization of sea cucumbers has an average value of 93,27% which is categorized as optimum, so there is no need to make additional efforts because the catch is already optimal and if it is added it will cause an excess catch.
Las elecciones autonómicas vascas de 2024: duelo entre nacionalistas
Authors: Llera-Ramo Francisco J. , León-Ranero José M.
Published: December 2024

El artículo aborda el análisis electoral de las elecciones autonómicas del País Vasco de 2024. A partir de los datos agregados, se hace un balance de los patrones de movilización, evolución electoral de los distintos competidores, distribución geográfica de sus apoyos y principales parámetros del sistema de partidos y su continuidad básica. Los datos muestrales provenientes de las encuestas preelectoral y postelectoral del CIS, de la postelectoral de Gabinete de Prospección Sociológica del Gobierno Vasco y la base de datos del Euskobarómetro nos permiten profundizar en los factores explicativos de las preferencias de voto, momento de la decisión de voto y sus razones, polarización ideológica e identitaria, caracterización de una dinámica competitiva que se modera y volatilidad bruta de los votantes. La particularidad de estas elecciones se centraba en el impacto de la renovación de liderazgos y, sobre todo, el duelo entre los dos actores nacionalistas principales (PNV y EHB), sin descuidar el ajuste de cuentas entre las terminales regionales de los partidos nacionales, llamados a completar las mayorías nacionalistas ante un horizonte, altamente competitivo y de alternancia. Para ello, el análisis se ha completado con sendos modelos de regresión lineal múltiple, cuya finalidad es identificar los factores que inciden en la valoración de los dos principales candidatos respectivos (Pradales y Otxandiano) con opciones de ganar.
Cobalt ferrite catalyst in the degradation of caffeine by hydrogen peroxide under induction heating
Authors: Boychuk Volodymyra , Nykyruy Lyubomyr , Yaremiy Ivan , Gusak Victor
Published: December 2024

Caffeine is an emerging contaminant that is difficult to remove with conventional remediation methods. Wet peroxide oxidation with heterogeneous cobalt ferrite catalyst was tested an efficient and environmentally friendly technology for caffeine removal. Due to its ferromagnetic properties, cobalt ferrite is especially suitable to induction heating (IH) by alternating magnetic field. Cobalt ferrite was synthesized by “green” auto-combustion method using Ginkgo Biloba extract as a fuel. Spinel structure of the obtained material was confirmed by XRD. The degradation of caffeine in aqueous solutions was studied using cobalt ferrite suspension in a batch reactor under neutral conditions (pH = 7). The synthesized cobalt ferrite effectively accelerates the oxidative degradation of caffeine (Caf). Three independent process variables were tested: initial caffeine concentration (1–5 mg/L), hydrogen peroxide concentration (10–50 mM), and induction heating (IH). The reaction kinetics was monitored by measuring the concentrations of Caf and H2O2 by spectrophotometry. Kinetics of the Caf degradation was described by the first-order model and the corresponding reaction rate constants were measured. The efficiency of the Caf degradation was evaluated using percentage removal. The Caf degradation efficiency strongly depends on the initial concentration of H2O2 and catalyst dose. For the initial Caf concentration of 1.0 mg/L, the catalyst dose of 3.0 g/L and H2O2 concentration of 30 mM result in caffeine degradation efficiency of 92.45%. The results of the study show that CoFe2O4 synthesized using Ginkgo Biloba extract is a promising heterogeneous catalyst for wastewater remediation.
The effect of clustering of Si nanowires produced by the metal-assisted chemical etching method on their anti-reflecting properties
Authors: Skrypnyk I.I. , Nichkalo S.I. , Shtangret N.O.
Published: December 2024

Silicon nanowires are valuable for their compatibility with silicon technology and unique properties. Using metal-assisted chemical etching, we produced silicon nanowires and studied the effects of clustering, roughness, and length on wetting. Hydrophobicity depends on silicon nanowires clustering, which is influenced by length. The highest contact angle (~95º) was for 8.5-μm long nanowires. Below 8 μm, minimal clustering promotes wetting, while longer nanowires form larger clusters and hydrophobic surfaces. The Cassie–Baxter model applies initially, transitioning to the Wenzel model over time. Adjusting surface morphology can improve anti-reflective properties. Metal-assisted chemical etching offers control over the silicon nanowires’ length and wettability, benefiting silicon-based device development.
Research of cement stone degradability in difficult mining and geological conditions of Ukraine
Authors: Stavychnyi Ye.M. , Femiak Ya.M. , Vytyaz O.Yu. , Tershak B.A. , Klymyuk M.M. , Kindrat V.V.
Published: December 2024

The features and prospects of hydrocarbon potential of Ukraine are analyzed. It is established that the basic resource of oil and gas deposits is concentrated in difficult mining and geological conditions. The formulations of basic plugging materials were researched and their sedimentation stability destruction was established. The influence of technological processes during well completion on the casing and cementing system is assessed and the impact of these operations on the state of the insulating ring in the well is characterized. The degradability of cement stone based on base cements PCT I-100 was assessed by visual research and X-ray phase analysis (XPA). The deformation of stone samples under the influence of an aggressive medium and the almost complete absence of binding crystalline hydrates in the samples at XPA were established. The results obtained indicate the need to use degradation-resistant plugging materials. The advantages of plugging systems based on composite cements are characterized and typical modifiers that can be used to regulate the properties of plugging mud and cement stone are presented. The influence of an aggressive environment on cement stone based on composite material DRCT was researched. Quantitative analysis of the elemental composition and XPA of the researched samples of DRCT cement stone in aggressive mediums of magnesium chloride and sulfuric acid confirms the corrosion resistance of the stone made of material DRCT. The research results allow us to recommend the cementing material DRCT for cementing oil and gas wells in difficult mining and geological conditions.
Statistical overstatement of average wages and its impact on pensions: The case of Hungary
Authors: Oblath Gábor , Simonovits András
Published: December 2024

In Hungary, initial pensions are indexed to average net wages, reported by official earnings statistics (ES). However, there is an alternative statistical source on labour income, the national accounts (NA). The latter indicate a markedly lower rate of growth in wages than the ES for the period between 2010 and 2020. We claim that the ES overstated the actual increase in wages at the national level during the 2010s, and make our own calculations regarding the path of net wages and implied (hypothetical) initial pensions. The main implications are as follows: (i) the actual increase in initial benefits was excessive; (ii) the ratio of average benefits to the revised average net wages fell much less; (iii) the accumulation of major tensions between cohorts retiring in subsequent years might have been reduced by relying on the more plausible wage statistics reported by the NA.
The role of government in social capital and economic growth nexus: A non-linear approach
Authors: Tekdemir Nazmiye , Varol Iyidoğan Pelin
Published: December 2024

The study examines the role of social capital in the process of economic growth with a special focus on its relationship with the institutional structures of economies. Within this framework, the study first explores whether the impact of social capital on economic growth can be assessed under different regimes based on the government size. Subsequently, in order to highlight the significance of the effective presence of the government, we analyze the threshold impact of government size for lower and upper mean values of government effectiveness. We employ a dynamic panel threshold procedure by utilizing the data from 91 countries (34 developed and 57 emerging economies) over the period 2007–2021. Our findings reveal that social capital does not always have a positive impact on economic growth. Particularly in emerging economies, when government effectiveness is below the mean value (<−0.10), regardless of the identified threshold for the government size, social capital negatively influences economic growth.
Effects of corruption on human development. Evidence for developed and developing countries
Authors: Castillo Omar Neme , Santibáñez Ana Lilia Valderrama , Márquez Héctor Flores
Published: December 2024

The aim of the paper is to determine the effect of corruption, using human development index (HDI), and its sub-indices: education, life expectancy and gross national income in 135 developed and developing countries over the period of 2005–2021. A dynamic estimation (sys-GMM) method was employed and the transformation of Prais-Winsten with corrected standard errors for correlated panels (PCSE) and GMM were used for robustness check. The findings show that corruption, in any of the indices, serves as a human development constraint for both the overall country sample, and for the countries grouped by income level. An interesting result is that the education index in the lower-income countries is more sensitive to corruption, while corruption affects the income index to a greater extent in the higher-income countries. The analysis also confirms that democracy, economic freedom, investment, social public spending, as well as, globalisation and information and communication technologies are influencing factors of HDI.
ERP adoption of SMEs in Romania: An IT innovation step or a business transactional necessity?
Authors: Lázár Ede , Madaras Szilárd
Published: December 2024

The study aims to determine the influencing factors of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems adoption in the Romanian small and medium companies (SMEs). Our research is based on a national level representative survey with 374 personal interviews of CEOs. The conceptual framework is based on a detailed literature review and adopts the main dimensions of the Technological Organisational and Environmental (TOE) model. Applying a binomial logistic regression model, the significant factors for ERP adoption are identified. The main result is that the ERP system is an operative, necessary tool of business transactions for SMEs, not a cutting edge, IT innovative implementation. The adoption of ERP is positively impacted by a wider market scope since ERP systems support the expanded business partnerships and market extension procedures. Further results of the model show that business performance indicators do not affect ERP adoption, however the managers' perception of the competitive pressure and the top management support toward IT applications increase the likelihood of adoption.
Variations in Ophelimus maskelli (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) population density and infestation on Eucalyptus and the impact of its parasitoid Closterocerus chamaeleon (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) in Algeria
Authors: Adel-Sellami Madiha , Sellami Mahdi , Benrima Atika
Published: December 2024

Ophelimus maskelli (Ashmead, 1900) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) is an invasive species that has spread to Eucalyptus in the recent years in several countries, particularly in the Mediterranean and Africa, causing significant damage to Eucalyptus plantations and nurseries. The present work consists of, firstly, a study focussing on the incidence of infestation and the population dynamics of Ophelimus maskelli on Eucalyptus camalduliensis (Myrtaceae) and secondly, a study evaluating the parasitism of this pest by Closterocerus chamaeleon (Girault, 1922) (Hymenoptera) during two years (2019 and 2020) in two different forests in the region of Oued Smar (Algiers). The study revealed that the incidence of infestations is very high and Closterocerus chamaeleon, the parasitoid of Ophelimus maskelli used in several countries successfully, is present with a considerable rate of parasitism in the two sites; these results are discussed. This invasive species, which has spread in the recent years, requires further investigation in order to develop effective pest management methods that could possibly limit its spread.
Politicians' liability for Facebook comments
Authors: Gosztonyi Gergely , Lendvai Gergely Ferenc
Published: December 2024

Following the adoption of the Digital Services Act (DSA), a breakthrough legislation on platform regulation and content moderation, many were awaiting the decision of the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the Sanchez vs. France case. The main legal issue centred on whether the European-style safe harbour model and the accompanying ban on tracking or monitoring private users would apply. The Grand Chamber's judgment, however, has raised more questions than it has answered. In the present study, we argue that the Grand Chamber's decision in the Sanchez vs. France case represents a striking departure from previous ECtHR judgments and the principles set forth by the Court, particularly in the Delfi and Tamiz cases. We claim that as a result of the Sanchez judgment it may appear that certain individuals, such as public figures and politicians, may be subject to continuous monitoring to avoid liability for third-party comments on their social media pages.
Forward osmosis desalination via laminar graphene oxide-based membranes: A comprehensive review of principles, current state-of-the-art, challenges, and perspectives
Authors: Edokali Mohamed , Massey Alexander , Harbottle David , Menzel Robert , Hassanpour Ali
Published: December 2024

As freshwater demand rises, innovative water treatment technologies are sought. Forward Osmosis (FO) has emerged as a promising membrane-based method for desalination and purification, overcoming challenges of traditional methods. FO membranes demand optimal water permeability, salt rejection, and stability. Despite its potential, FO faces issues including reverse solute flux (RSF) and internal concentration polarisation (ICP), reducing water flux. Carbon-based nanomaterials, especially graphene oxide (GO) laminar sheets, exhibit excellent desalination performance as FO membranes. However, scaling up GO-based FO membranes presents challenges in balancing water flux, salt rejection, and stability for industrial desalination application. This review discusses the ideal FO membrane design criteria, focussing on the state-of-the-art development of GO-based laminar FO membranes in terms of water permeation, salt rejection, scalability, stability, and fouling resistance. Current challenges and perspectives for enhancing laminar GO-based FO membranes are outlined.

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Adaptive Workflow Orchestration using
Neurophysiological Data in ERP and HRIS Systems
Authors: Yeole Priyanka  . , Benkur Abhiroop  .
Published: December 2024

The integration of neurophysiological data into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Human
Resource Information Systems (HRIS) is an emerging area of research aimed at optimizing workflow orchestration in
organizational environments. Traditional workflow management systems in ERP and HRIS often rely on static rulebased models that may not adapt efficiently to dynamic changes in user behavior, work conditions, or organizational
needs. This paper explores the potential of adaptive workflow orchestration driven by neurophysiological data to create
more personalized, responsive, and efficient systems. By incorporating data from brainwave activity, heart rate
variability, and other biometric signals, we propose a new approach where workflows adjust in real-time based on the
user's cognitive and emotional state. Using AI-driven algorithms, the system continuously analyzes these physiological
signals to provide feedback and optimize task prioritization, resource allocation, and decision-making within ERP and
HRIS frameworks. We demonstrate how such a system can improve user engagement, reduce cognitive load, and
enhance productivity, while maintaining alignment with organizational goals. Through case studies and real-world
applications, the paper highlights the effectiveness of this approach in reducing operational delays, improving system
adaptability, and promoting greater employee well-being. The findings suggest that integrating neurophysiological
feedback into workflow orchestration not only enhances system efficiency but also facilitates a more user-centered,
adaptive organizational environment.
AI-Powered Hybrid Agile-Kanban Frameworks for Workflow Adaptability in Enterprise Systems
Authors: Puranik Munmun  .
Published: December 2024

The increasing complexity of enterprise systems requires project management frameworks that can
adapt dynamically to evolving demands. Hybrid Agile-Kanban frameworks, which merge Agile's iterative approach
with Kanban's visual flow management, have become essential for managing workflows effectively. The integration of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) into these frameworks further enhances their capabilities, offering predictive insights,
automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing resource allocation. This paper explores the transformative potential of AIpowered hybrid Agile-Kanban frameworks, emphasizing their role in improving CI/CD pipelines, reducing workflow
bottlenecks, and enabling real-time decision-making. Drawing from a comprehensive review of existing research and
real-world case studies, the paper evaluates the impact of AI on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as lead time,
throughput, and defect rates. The study demonstrates significant improvements in workflow efficiency and team
collaboration, with a 35% increase in throughput and a 30% reduction in defect rates across enterprise implementations.
While the findings highlight substantial benefits, challenges such as integration complexity, high implementation costs,
and organizational resistance are noted. To address these issues, the paper proposes strategies for successful adoption
and identifies future research directions to standardize AI-enhanced methodologies. This work contributes to the
growing body of knowledge on AI in project management, providing actionable insights for organizations seeking to
enhance their workflow adaptability and operational efficiency.
Effect of disease complex of Meloidogyne incognita and Fusarium solani on fungus root rot incidence, nematode reproduction, and enzyme activities involved in defense mechanisms of grafted cucurbit hybrids
Authors: KESBA Hosny H. , EL-GANAİNY Sherif M. , ALI Ali H.H. , HASSNIN Nourhan M.M.
Published: December 2024

This study investigated the interplay between the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita (Mi), and the fungal pathogen, Fusarium solani (Fs) in grafted cucurbit hybrids (watermelon and sweet melon). Results revealed that Fs root rot incidence was exacerbated when combined with Mi. Nonetheless, the existence of Fs caused a noteworthy decline in Mi reproduction, affecting hosts that were both resistant and susceptible. Additionally, plant growth suffered more from combined infection than from single pathogens, with the susceptible sweet melon showing greater growth reduction. The study further explored the impact of the disease complex on antioxidant defence mechanisms. Leaf tissues from both grafted hybrids displayed elevated levels of lipid peroxidation (MDA) and antioxidant enzyme activities (SOD and APX) upon infection with Fs alone, Mi alone, or both. Interestingly, the susceptible sweet melon exhibited a stronger increase in these defence responses compared to the resistant watermelon. Notably, combined Fs and Mi infection led to the highest levels of MDA, SOD, and APX activity. These findings highlight the complex interplay between Fs and Mi in cucurbit hybrids. While Fs virulence increased with coinfection, Mi reproduction was suppressed. Furthermore, the study suggests that susceptible plants may have a more pronounced activation of antioxidant defence mechanisms when confronted with the combined stress of these pathogens.
Effect of soil management techniques and different vine nutrient methods on the physiology and grape quality of vines of cv. ‘Robola’ (Vitis vinifera L.) in Kefalonia
Authors: BINIARI Katerina , FRAGKOS Athanasios , CHATZISTATHIS Theocharis , KATSALIROU Eirini , GERAKIS Argyrios , STIKA Despoina-Maria , DASKALAKIS Ioannis , BOUZA Despoina , STAVRAKAKI Maritina
Published: December 2024

The aim of the study was to be determine the effects of conventional and organic soil and vine nutrition management on the growth, physiology and grape quality of vines of cv. ‘Robola’ in Kefalonia island, Greece. The overall aim was to understand and evaluate the combined effects of these different viticultural practices on soil quality (fertility) and on the physiological parameters of the vine as well as on grape quality, in terms of production sustainability and environmental biodiversity. The physiological parameters that were assessed and determined were leaf assimilation rate, leaf stomatal conductance, leaf transpiration and chlorophyll content. Additionally, grape and berry mechanical properties were also evaluated. The results of all the combinations of the two soil treatments with the three different nutrition methods (organic and two conventional), showed no statistically significant difference regarding the grape and berry mechanical properties. Moreover, the viticultural practice with reduced tillage and the application of slow-release fertilizer appears to show higher concentration of total soluble solids and higher pH and titratable acidity. Finally, the viticultural practice with the usual tillage (milling) and the application of fertilization with stems exhibited the highest values in the physiological parameters that were studied.
Exogenous methyl jasmonate promotes susceptibility of strawberry crown rot caused by Colletotrichum siamense through down-regulating defense gene and flavonoids biosynthesis
Authors: PENG Aolin , LIU Lin , SHU Bo , LUO Chun
Published: December 2024

Colletotrichum siamense, a hemibiotrophic pathogen which caused serious strawberry crown rot. Jasmonic acid (JA) is shown to reduce or promote pathogen infection, but the effect of JA on strawberry crown rot is still unknown. Identified the effect and mechanism of JA on strawberry crown rot is the base of resistance induction and genetic improvement for strawberry crown rot. Exogenous methyl jasmonate (MeJA) was tested for its effect for C. siamense causing strawberry crown rot in this study. MeJA significantly increased lesion width and hypha density caused by C. siamense infection in crown. MeJA reprogrammed crown transcriptome, and it induced 1642 significantly differentially expressed genes. In addition, most differentially expressed genes were most enriched in ‘metabolite biosynthetic processes’ and ‘response to stimulus’ by COG enrichment and KOG function classification. Further, KEGG function enrichment showed ‘flavonoid biosynthesis’ vested in ‘metabolite biosynthetic processes’, ‘plant-pathogen interaction’ vested in ‘response to stimulus’ were suppressed by MeJA. qRT-PCR showed expressions of defense genes like heat shock protein, MYB and cellulose synthase A catalytic subunit 8 and structural genes in ‘flavonoid biosynthesis’ were all suppressed. Confirmed with gene expressions, MeJA decreased total flavonoid and down-regulated activities of chalcone synthase and chalcone isomerase. Thus, exogenous MeJA enhanced C. siamense causing crown rot in strawberry by down-regulating defense genes and flavonoids biosynthesis.
Zoning of sunflower agricultural fields in the Republic of Moldova based on climate variables
Authors: DOMENCO Rodion , CLAPCO Steliana , DUCA Maria
Published: December 2024

Climate change has a significant impact on the entire agricultural sector, including sunflower cultivation. In the Republic of Moldova, alongside the applied agricultural techniques and the cultivated areas, the variations of climatic variables have a substantial importance in determining yield. In this study, the evolution of climate conditions during 2003-2021 period, the relationships between these variables and sunflower yield trends in Moldova, as well as the territorial favorability of the Republic of Moldova for sunflower cultivation were evaluated. The analysis was based on the correlation coefficients between the average annual yield and the temperature values during the April-August period, the precipitation from the cold and the growing period. The results showed that the climatic conditions in the northern part of the country are more favorable for sunflower cultivation compared to the southern part.This difference can be explained by the uneven distribution of precipitation and temperatures across various regions of the country, highlighting the importance of adapting agricultural technologies to regional contexts in order to optimize agricultural production under the conditions of climate change.