bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La percepción de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) en una Institución Educativa
Authors: Tavera Cortés María Elena , Torres Sandoval Alan Jesús
Published: July 2024

En el contexto mexicano, los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) desempeñan un papel fundamental al conectar los desafíos y oportunidades del país. Las instituciones de educación superior cumplen una función crucial al impulsar la comprensión de los ODS y fomentar la conciencia social y ambiental. El estudio propuesto emplea un enfoque bibliométrico y una encuesta para analizar la percepción de los ODS entre los estudiantes. Los resultados revelan disparidades en el conocimiento de estos objetivos, resaltando la necesidad de implementar estrategias de concientización. Además, se observa una perspectiva pesimista sobre la capacidad del gobierno para cumplir con los ODS antes de 2030. En este sentido, se subraya la importancia de la educación y la conciencia ambiental, así como la creciente preocupación por el cambio climático.
Military Situation Awareness: Ukrainian Experience
Authors: Putrenko Viktor , Pashynska Nataliia
Published: July 2024

Situational awareness (SA) has become one of the key
concepts in military sector. The Russian-Ukrainian war led to the
development of information technology in Ukraine to manage troops
and combat situations. The army was supported by numerous volun-
teer initiatives involving IT professionals. As a result, Ukrainian army
has received modern software solutions based on the principles of
SA for use in real combat conditions. The purpose of the study is to
analyse the development of military and civilian SA information sys-
tems during the war between Russia and Ukraine. In the course of
the study, the methods of system analysis of the problem of SA were
used. The research classifies information solutions, assesses the dis-
tribution of products by different classification sectors, and conducts
a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis
of the developed products. Using the example of the most common
solutions, the main features of existing software products and the
technologies on which they operate were identified. Prospects for
the development of solutions, their contribution to military manage-
ment, and problematic issues are identified.
CARBON FIBERS IN THE ADSORPTION PROCESSES
Authors: Menshova Irina I. , Averina Yulia M. , Zabolotnaya Elena
Published: July 2024

The parameters of the porous structure of carbon fiber sorbents based on polyacrylonitrile fiber of different activation have been studied. Fibrous carbon sorbents for the adsorption of water-soluble organic compounds have been analyzed. Sorption isotherms were constructed in the coordinates of the Langmuir equation of the studied substances on non-activated and activated carbon fibers, as well as Brunauer-Emmett- Teller isotherms, which allow one to reliably calculate the specific surface area of a carbon fiber sorbent. The sorption isotherms are satisfactorily described by the Freundlich equation. The selectivity of adsorption with a description of adsorption isotherms from solutions of organic substances is considered. It is noted that the linear form of the dependence of the Dubinin-Radushkevich isotherms makes it possible to determine the limiting value of adsorption. The parameters of the «carbon-fiber sorbent-sorbate» systems were calculated using the Dubinin-Radushkevich and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller equations. It is shown that the Dubinin-Radushkevich equations for the analysis of adsorption in the liquid phase make it possible to describe a wider range of relative concentrations than the Langmuir, Frendlich and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller equations. It is shown that the adsorption isotherms for the studied sorbents depend on temperature, and the characteristic curves are not invariant, which does not make it impossible to use the Dubinin-Radushkevich equation to describe adsorption in the liquid phase for the analysis of experimental data on adsorption isotherms. The values of the sorption capacity for extracting organic substances using a carbon fiber sorbent are analyzed. The efficiency of using carbon sorbent based on polyacrylonitrile fiber as a sorbent of organic compounds is shown.
For citation:
Menshova I.I., Averina Yu.M., Zabolotnaya E. Carbon fibers in the adsorption processes. ChemChemTech [Izv. Vyssh. Uchebn. Zaved. Khim. Khim. Tekhnol.]. 2023. V. 66. N 3. P. 52-58. DOI: 10.6060/ivkkt.20236603.6715.
THERMOCATALYTIC DESTRUCTION OF POLYSTYRENE IN THE PRESENCE OF POTASSIUM POLYTITANATE
Authors: Zherdetsky Nikita A. , Gorokhovsky Alexander V.
Published: July 2024

The thermocatalytic destruction of polystyrene under the action of quasi-amorphous potassium polytitanate (PPT), used as a new catalyst of the organic polymers destruction, has been studied. Thermal and thermocatalytic destruction of polystyrene was carried out at 450 °C in a reactor of an original design, which provides cracking of polymers under isothermal conditions and purging with an inert gas (nitrogen), as well as separation and accumulation of liquid and gaseous products. It has been established that the introduction of PPT powder into the polystyrene melt in an amount of 10 wt.% provides an increase in the yield of useful cracking products (gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons) by 15.5 wt.%. The yield of liquid hydrocarbons increases by 13.6 wt.%, and gaseous hydrocarbons by 1.9 wt.%. It is shown that, in comparison with the thermal cracking, an introduction of the PPT powder (10 wt.%} in the molten polymer increases the amount of liquid product (from 56.4 to 70.0 wt.%) and gaseous product (from 17.2 to 19.1 wt.%), whereas, the amount of undecomposed residue is reduced from 26.4 to 10.9 wt.%. It is found that a chemical composition of the products of the thermal and thermo-catalytic destruction of polystyrene differ significantly. Although aromatic hydrocarbons predominate in the composition of the distillate of the thermal destruction (about 80% of which are benzene and toluene), liquid products of the thermo-catalytic destruction contain 6.9% less aromatic compounds as well as a yield of olefins increases by 16.1%. The gaseous product of the thermal cracking is enriched with ethylene and isobutylene, and does not contain alkanes, while iso-butane appeares in the gaseous product of the thermocatalytic destruction and a yield of ethylene increases by 5.4 wt.%, propylene - by 10.5 wt.% and isobutylene - by 8.2 wt.%. A mechanism of the catalytic action of PPT is discussed.
For citation:
Zherdetsky N.A., Gorokhovsky A.V. Thermocatalytic destruction of polystyrene in the presence of potassium polytitanate. ChemChemTech [Izv. Vyssh. Uchebn. Zaved. Khim. Khim. Tekhnol.]. 2023. V. 66. N 3. P. 77-84. DOI: 10.6060/ivkkt.20236603.6759.
SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES
Authors: Sutrisno  , Suherlan  , Murthada
Published: July 2024

The current global business environment is highly dynamic and fraught with uncertainty. Globalization, technological advancements, and rapid economic changes compel companies to continually adapt. Situational leadership is crucial as it enables leaders to adjust their leadership styles according to the situation and organizational needs. This research aims to explore and analyze the effectiveness of situational leadership in the context of global entrepreneurial business, with a specific focus on the communication strategies employed to tackle environmental changes. This study utilizes a literature review method with a qualitative approach. Data were gathered from articles accessed via Google Scholar published between 1988 and 2024. The study findings indicate that situational leadership offers an adaptive and effective approach in addressing the complexities of the global business environment. By tailoring leadership styles to specific situations, leaders can achieve maximum effectiveness in guiding teams and managing change. Effective communication strategies such as transparency, regular feedback, active listening, and leveraging technology support the successful implementation of situational leadership. By proactively preparing and managing change effectively, leaders can ensure that their organizations remain competitive in facing global business challenges.
A comparative assessment of artificial neural network and regression models to predict mechanical properties of continuously cooled low carbon steels: an external data analysis approach
Authors: Alan Emre , Ayhan İsmail İrfan , Ögel Bilgehan , Uzunsoy Deniz
Published: July 2024

In this study, mechanical properties of continuously cooled low carbon steels were predicted via Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) models. Unlike the previous studies, laboratory scaled self-generated data that consists of chemical compositions and cooling rates were used as input while yield strength (YS), ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and total elongation (TE) were served as target data. The prediction performances of the models were compared by applying new data set extracted from external sources like previously studied research papers, thesis or dissertations. A better agreement between predicted and actual data was achieved with ANN model. Additionally, the response of ANN model to new external data resulted in lower prediction errors even the data has one or more input value that is not included in the range of training data set. Unlike ANN model, MLR model shows a significant decrease in prediction accuracy when input data has non-uniform distribution or target data takes place in relatively narrow range. In general, it was shown that ANN model trained with self-generated data can be used as an efficient tool to estimate mechanical properties of continuously cooled low carbon steels that are produced with various conditions, even for the phenomena between input and output is complex and data distribution is non-uniform.
FATORES ASSOCIADOS À SAÚDE MENTAL DOS ESTUDANTES DA ÁREA DA SAÚDE: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DE LITERATURA
Authors: Fófano Gisele Aparecida , Fialho André Luiz , Caliman Bárbara Pontara , Braga Brenda Carvalho , Venâncio Davi Botaro , Lopes Jean Max Campos , E Silva Júlia de Souza , Araújo Luma Rodrigues
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo tem como objetivo descrever e analisar os fatores associados ao mal estar mental dos acadêmicos da área da saúde. Através da revisão integrativa de literatura em que foram utilizados 13 artigos da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS). Foram incluídos os 13 artigos relacionados aos tópicos de saúde mental, com o foco na ideação suicida entre os discentes da área da saúde obtendo múltiplos dados de fatores relacionados a origem do agravamento da saúde mental do estudante e um comparativo global entre diversos índices como taxa de ideação suicida, tentativa de autoextermínio e as comorbidades psiquiátricas mais prevalentes no contexto dos discentes de medicina, demonstrando altas taxas de ideação e tentativa de suicídio no Brasil que demais países analisados pelos artigos, como Bélgica, Peru e Tunísia. Conclui-se que os fatores relacionados ao desencadeamento do mal estar mental estão associados diretamente à ideação suicida e possuem origem multifatorial, sendo então relevante o conhecimento desses fatores visando promover medidas de promoção de saúde, com a finalidade de diminuir o sofrimento psíquico nos discentes da área da saúde, a qual possui altos índices de mortalidade relacionados a condição mental dos estudantes.
Actitud del pasante de Enfermería al brindar cuidados paliativos a pacientes pediátricos con cáncer
Authors: Sánchez Maldonado Hugo Alberto , Salinas Robles Elidet , Sebastián Ventura Yazmín Acatlixco , Gallardo Casas Carlos Ángel
Published: July 2024

Introducción: el cáncer infantil es una de las principales causas de mortalidad en niños y adolescentes por complicaciones denominadas metástasis. Estas pueden llevar al enfermo a una fase terminal, misma que requiere una serie de cuidados específicos denominados cuidados paliativos. Enfermería mantiene un papel muy importante; brinda cuidados integrales basados en los cánones de calidad y seguridad. Cuidados brindados de manera holística, influenciados y planificados por las actitudes individuales. El cuidar a pacientes pediátricos oncológicos es difícil sobre todo para el personal pasante de enfermería. Objetivo: conocer las actitudes del pasante de Enfermería al brindar cuidados paliativos a pacientes pediátricos con cáncer en un ambiente rural. Metodología: estudio exploratorio cualitativo de tipo fenomenológico, transversal. Universo de estudio: pasantes de la licenciatura en Enfermería. Muestreo no probabilístico de tipo convencional (n=5). Técnica de recogida de información: grupo focal con contenidos y ejes de indagación con base a la literatura revisada y opinión de expertos. Saturación de información tras realizar el grupo focal con 5 participantes. Resultados: el 60% de los participantes fue masculino y el 40% femenino, con una media de edad: 24 años, estado civil: 100% solteros. Se obtuvieron tres categorías de información: categoría 1. Sentimientos ante el cuidado paliativo a pacientes pediátricos con cáncer, categoría 2. Intervenciones de Enfermería en cuidados paliativos y categoría 3. Actitud; cada una con subcategorías y códigos in vivos; se encontraron hallazgos actitudinales de importancia. Discusión: los pasantes de Enfermería que pasaban más tiempo con pacientes terminales mantenían actitudes más positivas frente a las dificultades. Sin embargo, las sensaciones al estar en contacto con el paciente podían deteriorar su estado de ánimo.
Nguyen Ai Quoc's Activities in France in the Years 1911-1920
Authors: Thuy Nguyen Thi Le
Published: July 2024

Nguyen Ai Quoc's  journey to find a way to save the country lasted three decades (1911-1941) with many related activities, events, countries and people. However, this study only covers the years Nguyen Ai Quoc lived and worked in France in the first decade (1911-1920), since he decided to leave the Fatherland and come to France (1911) until finding a way to save the country (1920).
“What Do They Say in Mosques? Islamic Discourse on Limiting Ritual Expenses”
Authors: ASHIROV Adham
Published: July 2024

This article examines the changes in religious policy, Islamic beliefs, religious life, national values, and family rituals in Uzbekistan during the years of independence. Particularly, it analyzes a series of fatwas, guidelines, and theses on Friday prayer topics published by the Office of Muslims of Uzbekistan in recent years. The author substantiates the amalgamation of religious and national perspectives in Uzbek family rituals, encompassing childbirth, marriage, and mourning ceremonies, drawing on ethnographic materials. Furthermore, it delves into the views of Islamic scholars and imams concerning the reduction of specific expenses and extravagances in these rituals, citing examples from Friday prayers and various social networks. Through anthropological observations of modern Uzbek society, including Muslims' public activities, Friday prayers, neighborhoods, and community events, as well as through various TV talk shows and radio broadcasts, the article explores "Aqiqa" ceremonies, circumcision weddings, marriages, and mourning rituals conducted by Uzbek imams in matters of family and marriage. The author highlights the discussions of "Amru Ma'ruf" topics during ceremonies, widely debated on mosque websites, imams' pages, and social media platforms (Telegram, Facebook, Instagram). The article underscores the impact of Islamic scholars' and imams' ongoing efforts, noting changes in the balance of expenses in the ceremonial life of the Uzbek people, particularly evident in marriage ceremonies. Moreover, it analyzes changes and transformative processes in Uzbek family rituals from the perspective of ritual economy.
Religious Influences in Penology: Tracing the Journey of Penology from Ancient Religious Texts to Modern Legal Provisions in India
Authors: Mohan Sarath , Pazhayakath Najla
Published: July 2024

This article is the culmination of two things; the first as an answer to the curiosity that the authors had regarding religious punishments and their legal as well as moral sanctity. The second is an attempt to understand punishments in different religions, especially Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Islam and Christianity and contrast it with the findings of modern penology.  The theoretical understanding of penal methods is contrasted with the punishments prescribed in various religious texts and ancient as well as medieval codes of punishments. The article traces the journey of penology from among the ancient practices to the culmination of modern-day punishments. The journey of the evolution of different methods of punishment as a means to bring order to society and the relevance of  the modern jurisprudence of penology is discussed in detail. The article is focused on bringing a clear distinction among the reasons for punishments. The need and necessity  for substituting modern positivistic aspects of punishments instead of the  moral  aspects of punishments as prescribed in the religioun are discussed and elaborated in this article.
Эндопаразиты рукокрылых: нематоды
Authors: Schelkanov M.Y. , Tatonova Y.V. , Tabakayeva T.V. , Schelkanov Y.M. , Naumov N.A. , Khotko U.Y. , Kalinina K.A. , Shumenko P.G. , Izrailskaya A.V. , Galkina I.V.
Published: July 2024

Пособие направлено на изучение основ биологии эндопаразитов, паразитирующих на представителях отряда рукокрылых (Chiroptera) – летучих мышах и крыланах. В пособии содержится теоретический материал по основным вопросам таксономии, морфологии, жизненного цикла и экологии круглых червей (Nematoda), приводится краткая информация об их медицинском и ветеринарном значении. В табличной форме приводится каталог видов нематод, обнаруженных на конкретных видах рукокрылых в различных регионах мира. Для улучшения усвоения материала пособие сопровождается таблицами и рисунками, даются контрольные вопросы для самоподготовки и самопроверки знаний. Предназначено для студентов и аспирантов, специализирующихся в области зоологии, эко-логии, паразитологии, микробиологии и медицины.
Tangibility of digital institutional repository service provision to postgraduate students at Universities in Meru County, Kenya
Authors: Tsenga Sophia Mjeni , Gichohi Paul Maku
Published: July 2024

Institutional repository services in libraries essentially determine the quality of the scholarly output of postgraduate students. Subsequently, this demands a multi-skilled workforce, facilities, and ICT infrastructure. Tangibility in this context is demonstrated when the staff in charge are decent, premises are neat, resources are easily retrievable and ICT technologies are available. Demonstration of tangibility usually heightens user attractiveness to a place. It may also be reinforced by a user experiencing satisfaction through an easily navigable institutional repository, visually attractive arrangement of the contents, and easily downloadable research materials. Nevertheless, incidences of users getting disinterested and losing patience with institutional repositories have continued to be reported. This paper assesses the tangibility of repository service provision to postgraduate students at universities in Meru County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The SERVQUAL model was also adopted to underpin the research. The sample population consisted of 91 students and 10 library heads of sections. Post-graduate students filled out questionnaires while the library heads of sections participated in the interviews. Purposive sampling was used to get librarians and simple random sampling for students. The findings of the study indicated that the tangibility of institutional repositories at universities in Meru County was moderate. To improve it, the respondents recommended the provision of policies guiding the security of information, the repository section being operational during working hours, providing a functional website as well as shelving and classification of information materials be done regularly. There was a need to acquire modern reading tables, student computers, and provision of resources in full texts, and upgrade the earlier version of the repository management system with the current one. The paper recommends the heads of libraries liaise with university management to support and finance the acquisition of new and refurbish existing facilities, technologies, infrastructure, and additional resources. It is also recommended that the directorate of research to revise the postgraduate policy to include all postgraduate levels’ research in order to achieve inclusive service provision.
DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN METHOD AND METHODOLOGY IN ACADEMIC RESEARCH
Authors: Aguiar Gustavo Jorge Martins de
Published: July 2024

The terms “method” and “methodology” are frequently used interchangeably in academic research, leading to confusion among researchers, particularly those in the early stages of their careers. This article aims to enlighten the differences between “method” and “methodology” and clarify common misconceptions associated with their usage. The “method” refers to the specific techniques and procedures used to collect and analyze data, whereas “methodology” encompasses the overall research design, including the theoretical framework, research questions, and the research approach. The article examines the key components of both concepts, illustrated with examples from various disciplines. By highlighting the crucial distinctions between “method” and “methodology,” this article supports a more accurate understanding and application of these terms.
Përtej aljamiados: tekstet shqipe letrare të traditës islame me alfabet grek
Authors: Dibra Fatos
Published: July 2024

Në këtë punim do të prezantojmë disa rezultate të një pune ende në vijim mbi disa tekste të traditës islame, të shkruara me alfabet grek nga autorë bektashianë. Dukuria meriton një vëmendje specifike për shkak se përbën një shembull të pa marrë parasysh sa duhet (përveç përpjekjeve tona) në studimet mbi traditën letrare dhe shkrimore të lëvruar nga autorët myslimanë shqiptarë, përkatësisht shkrimin e teksteve shqipe me përmbajtje fetare islame të prodhuara në gjysmën e dytë të shek. XIX, duke përdorur një alfabet tjetër nga ai arab.
Këtë dukuri në kontekstin e letrave shqipe kemi pasur rastin ta shqyrtojmë edhe më parë, por duke u mbështetur kryesisht në një burim të vetëm, i cili është në fakt edhe një prej shembujve më interesantë, për shkak se tekstet që përmban janë shkruar duke përdorur si alfabetin arab, ashtu edhe atë grek. Në këtë artikull do të paraqesim përfundimet që janë arritur duke shfrytëzuar kryesisht gjashtë dorëshkrime me alfabet grek (ku përfshihet edhe dorëshkrimi i sipërpërmendur i shkruar me alfabet arab dhe grek) të autorëve/shkruesve bektashinj të Jugut të Shqipërisë, tekste të cilat përbëjnë edhe korpusin kryesor të materialeve të këtij lloji që njihen nga ana jonë.
Në fillim do të bëhet një prezantim i materialit duke paraqitur të dhënat që kemi arritur të nxjerrim rreth autorëve/shkruesve, kohës dhe vendit të shkrimit. Në vijim do të bëhet një pasqyrë e përmbajtjes së dorëshkrimeve dhe e marrëdhënieve të mundshme të teksteve, duke u munduar të nxjerrim në pah edhe disa ngjashmëri dhe ndryshime mes materialeve në fjalë.
Në pjesën e fundit do të bëhet një vlerësim rreth kushteve sociale dhe kulturore që kanë mundësuar lindjen e një praktike të tillë shkrimore/letrare dhe rreth vendit që duhet të ketë zënë kjo dukuri në hapësirën e letërsisë dhe të letrave shqipe të shek. XIX, sidomos në kontekstin e traditës letrare islame.
Bridging the Language Gap: Evaluating Text Data Pre-processing and Classification Techniques in Urdu Sentiment Analysis
Authors: Bilal Mohammad , Zainab Mahira , Khan M Ramzan Shahid , Raza Ali , Shehzadi Sonia , Rehman Faiz-ur- , Raza Asif
Published: July 2024

The advancement of the internet and rapid growth in social media platforms such as Facebook, X , Instagram and others which made it possible for information on review on goods, reaction on events, services from experts, and political beliefs to be easily and globally shared within no time. Due to this fast propagation of information may have both positive and negative impact on thinking and ability to take decision on a particular event or anything related. Due to the generation of such a huge number of date and while the volume of studies directed on slant investigation is quickly extending, these examinations for the most part address English language concerns. But the English the not the only language by which data is got propagated but other such as Urdu, Farsi, Hindi, Pasto, branch etc. The main goal of this research study is to critically assess the data related to Urdu and the Urdu sentiment analysis's progress and problems and present solutions. After critically reviewing the literature and related work following two research directions are identified in accordance with our study— the first one is text pre-processing and the other is sentiment classification. Here, we had the opportunity to describe the progress that has been made in this research field. The pre-processing steps include Tokenisation, stop words removal, word segmentation, text cleaning, transforming into numeric vectors and others then applying machine learning models i.e.  regression and SVM. Result is compared out for each of the model use. After thorough investigation, the following results demonstrated that the LDA-TFID model achieved the highest accuracy at 0.923977 as compared to LDA-BOW and SVM-BOW and also outperforming both LDA-BOW and SVM-BOW in term of efficiency and accuracy. This indicates the effectiveness of TF-IDF in enhancing model performance for Urdu sentiment analysis.
Institutional Guideline May Not Be Enough to Change Practice in the Management of Traumatic Hemothorax (HTX) and Pneumothorax (PTX) Management
Authors: Rosenthal Benjamin , Reisig Christopher , Shah Kaushal H. , Winchell Robert
Published: July 2024

Traumatic hemothorax and pneumothorax (HTX/PTX) are traditionally treated with large-bore chest tubes, which can lead to pain and complications. Recent studies suggest pigtail catheters can be utilized as a non-inferior alternative. The Departments of Surgery and Emergency Medicine at NewYork Presbyterian – Weill Cornell Medical Center developed an institutional guideline to standardize tube size for treating traumatic HTX/PTX, aiming to reduce the use of large-bore thoracotomy tubes without causing adverse patient outcomes.

This project at NYP-WCM included patients over 18 years of age admitted with thoracic injuries resulting in HTX or PTX treated with a chest tube from January 2022 to November 2023. Patients were identified through ICD codes in the trauma registry and electronic medical record. The primary outcome was adherence to the newly developed guideline for placing thoracostomy tubes. Conversion from pigtail to larger-bore chest tube and other adverse events were secondary outcomes.

We identified 18 pre-guideline and 27 post-guideline HTX/PTX patients meeting the criteria. Before the guideline implementation, 15 out of 18 patients (83%) received care consistent with the guideline (no large-bore chest). After implementation, 25 out of 27 patients (93%) received care consistent with the guideline. Based on chart review, none of the patients in the pigtail cohort experienced complications or required conversion to a larger chest tube.

Although the impact was modest, implementation of the institutional guideline correlates with a reduction in “unnecessary” large-bore chest tubes for treating traumatic HTX/PTX and showed a trend toward pigtail adoption. Placement of pigtails was not linked to negative complications or treatment failure, indicating a non-inferior safety and effectiveness profile for addressing traumatic HTX/PTX.
Applied Econometrics: Advanced Techniques in Quantitative Economics
Authors: Krishna Pasupuleti Murali
Published: July 2024

Abstract: Applied econometrics is a crucial aspect of quantitative economics, providing the tools and techniques necessary to empirically analyze economic data and test theoretical models. This research article explores advanced techniques in econometrics, including time series analysis, panel data methods, and instrumental variable approaches. Through comprehensive analysis, the study identifies key methodologies, significant research findings, and practical applications of these techniques in various economic fields. The findings highlight the importance of robust econometric methods in addressing complex economic issues and improving policy decision-making. Practical recommendations for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners are provided, along with suggestions for future research to further advance the field. Keywords: Applied Econometrics, Quantitative Economics, Time Series Analysis, Panel Data Methods, Instrumental Variable Approaches, Econometric Techniques, Economic Data Analysis, Theoretical Models, Empirical Analysis, Policy Decision-Making and Econometric Methodologies. References: Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedastic Models. (2012). Financial Econometrics,279–319. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119201847.ch8 Bunnag, T. (2023). PART I Introductory and Advanced Econometrics. Guidelines for Econometrics and Application. Emphasis in Tourism and Financial Economics.https://doi.org/10.57017/seritha.2023.gea.part1 Econometrics with Machine Learning. (2022). In F. Chan & L. Mátyás (Eds.),Advanced Studies in Theoretical and Applied Econometrics. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15149-1 Griffith, D. A., & Paelinck, J. H. P. (2018). General Conclusions About Spatial Econometrics. Morphisms for Quantitative Spatial Analysis, 255–258. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72553-6_21 Kiss, O., & Ruzicska, G. (2022). Econometrics of Networks with Machine Learning.Econometrics with Machine Learning, 177–215. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031- 15149-1_6 Lenza, M., & Slacalek, J. (2024). How does monetary policy affect income and wealth inequality? Evidence from quantitative easing in the euro area. Journal of Applied Econometrics. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/jae.3053 Seregina, E. (2022). Graphical Models and their Interactions with Machine Learning in the Context of Economics and Finance. Econometrics with Machine Learning, 251–290. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15149-1_8
Suitability of Environmentally Friendly Building Design Planning for Evaluation of University Building Construction Performance
Authors: Ansyari M. Akhbar , * Marjono , Tarno Hagus , Zakiyah Umi
Published: July 2024

The application of environmentally friendly building designs is becoming increasingly important in the context of sustainable development, including in university building construction projects. However, evaluating the performance of construction companies in achieving the suitability of environmentally friendly building design plans for university building construction projects is still an area of research that has not been widely explored. This research aims to fill this knowledge gap by exploring the importance of suitability of environmentally friendly building design planning in evaluating the construction performance of university buildings. Through a comprehensive analytical approach, this research evaluates the readiness and performance of construction companies in adopting and implementing environmentally friendly building designs in the context of university building construction. Factors such as human resources, technology, organizational policies, and regulatory frameworks are explored to understand the barriers to and opportunities for environmentally friendly building design planning compliance. The results of this research provide a deeper understanding of the factors that influence the suitability of environmentally friendly building design planning and their impact on university building construction. This can provide practical guidance for stakeholders, including universities and construction companies, in improving sustainable development practices in university building construction projects. Thus, this research makes an important contribution to the understanding of the importance of the suitability of environmentally friendly building design planning when evaluating the construction performance of university buildings. It also provides a basis for developing policies and best practices to encourage sustainable development in university environments through the construction of new buildings.
Estudo de caso dos resíduos Sólidos do Denim e seus impactos ambientais
Authors: Peralta Thaísa , Paulo Fontes Nuno Eduardo
Published: July 2024

A indústria têxtil no Brasil vem crescendo exponencialmente e contribuindo de maneira significativa com a economia e alinhada com o cenário que se verifica em nível global com o aumento de produção de têxteis para atender a demanda. Nesse contexto, o trabalho se propõe a compreender e explorar o ciclo da cadeia de produção da indústria têxtil no Brasil, explorando todo seu ciclo produtivo desde a concepção do produto até a disposição final dos resíduos gerados na cadeia produtiva. Dessa forma, partindo de um estudo de caso para analisar as empresas produtoras de vestuários (jeans), a pesquisa empregará diferentes fontes de coleta de dados a saber; revisão sistemática, que contemplará a exploração de estudos de casos Brasileiros, e internacionais para dar suporte e embasamento à literatura; será submetido para algumas empresas da área um questionário específico para geração e coleta de dados pertinentes à pesquisa. Por outro lado, as questões ambientais relacionadas ao ciclo de vida de produto também serão alvos de abordagens nesse estudo, haja vista que os impactos ambientais negativos vêm sendo questionados e problematizados na indústria têxtil como sendo preocupante e que pouca atenção e tratamento adequado têm merecido nesse ciclo produtivo. Assim, espera-se que esse trabalho, além de demonstrar a problemática da produção têxtil no Brasil, proponha direcionamentos que possam refletir num modelo de produção que seja capaz de incorporar no ciclo de produção a sustentabilidade ambiental, de forma a mitigar os impactos adversos.
FASHION HOME: veste o corpo e veste a casa
Authors: Garcia Sueli
Published: July 2024

A interseção entre moda, design de interiores e a identidade contemporânea tem gerado reflexões significativas. Moda e design não apenas decoram, mas também expressam e moldam a identidade pessoal e coletiva. A moda funciona como uma extensão visual do corpo, enquanto o design de interiores influencia nosso ambiente e bem-estar. Esses campos estão profundamente ligados às práticas e técnicas do corpo e sua interação com o entorno. Juntos, eles criam ambientes que refletem e influenciam quem somos e como queremos ser percebidos. Assim, moda e design de interiores tornam-se essenciais para compreender a subjetividade contemporânea, dialogando diretamente com a cultura e a sociedade.
Apakah Beban Kerja Karyawan Benar-Benar Beban Kerja Bagi Karyawan
Authors: Paridoh Paridoh , Saputri Hani Eka
Published: July 2024

This research aims to reveal whether workload is truly a burden for employees through a literature review. Workload is often considered a negative factor that can affect employee well-being and performance. However, there is also the view that workload can motivate and increase productivity if managed well. To understand this complexity, this research examines various previous studies that discuss the impact of workload on employee well-being and performance. The methodology used is systematic literature observation of relevant journal articles, books and research reports. The study includes an examination of various industry sectors and work cultures, and considers factors such as stress, management support, work environment and work-life balance. The results of the literature review show that high workload is generally associated with increased stress and decreased employee well-being. However, several studies also indicate that a well-managed workload, complemented by management support and a positive work environment, can increase employee motivation and performance. These findings show that workload can be a real burden if not managed well, but can also be a motivational factor under the right conditions.
A New Feature Extraction Approach in Classification for Improving the Accuracy in Iris Recognition
Authors: Qadir Tara Othman , Taujuddin Nik Shahidah , Fuad Norfaiza
Published: July 2024

Personal identity is becoming increasingly vital to meet the increasing security standards of today's business society. Iris recognition is one of the most accurate biometric technologies currently in use. Iris recognition is employed in high-security sectors due to its dependability and flawless identification rates. The steps of iris identification, comprising image preparation, extraction of features, and classifier creation, are described thoroughly in the primary portion of this research. The feature extraction stage is the most important in an iris identification system since it extracts the iris's distinctive feature. Several methods have been devised to extract the various characteristics that are unique to everyone. Modern iris identification systems frequently use Gabor filters to identify iris textural characteristics. However, in the application, it is necessary to identify the appropriate Gabor modules and to generate a pattern of iris Gabor characteristics. This research aims to provide a novel multi-channel Gabor filter and Wavelet filter for breaking down and extracting iris data from two different iris datasets. Because wavelet is the most scalable method of image processing, the research investigates using it to create a unique pattern for the iris recognition system. The MATLAB program is used to implement these ideas. CASIA and MMU are the datasets used for this purpose, and their comparative analysis is addressed in the research. To show how well the method performs, experimental results are given. We demonstrate through experiments that the suggested approach results in excellent iris identification performance.
Analyzing the Impact of Project-Based Learning on Student Entrepreneurship Readiness: A Structural Equation Modeling and Statistical Analysis in Higher Education
Authors: Yulastri Asmar , Ganefri Ganefri , Ferdian Feri , Elfizon Elfizon
Published: July 2024

The study aimed to examine the influence of entrepreneurial passion, entrepreneurial literacy, role model inspiration, and self-efficacy on entrepreneurship readiness among higher education students and the role of the project-based learning model implementation as a moderator variable. The population in the study were students in higher education in Indonesia who had taken entrepreneurship courses. Data from 313 valid respondents were analyzed against the research model using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling. The findings revealed that entrepreneurial passion, entrepreneurial literacy, and role model inspiration were found to positively influence self-efficacy as well as entrepreneurship readiness among students in higher education. Unpredictably, the moderator project-based learning models’ implementation was shown to have an insignificant effect on the influence of entrepreneurial passion, entrepreneurial literacy, and role model inspiration toward entrepreneurship readiness among students in higher education. The findings of this study provide several important theoretical and practical implications for entrepreneurship readiness among students in higher education.  higher education in Indonesia who had taken entrepreneurship courses. Data collected from 313 valid respondents were analyzed against the research model using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling. The findings revealed that entrepreneurial passion, entrepreneurial literacy, and role model inspiration were found to positively influence self-efficacy as well as entrepreneurship readiness among students in higher education. Unpredictably, the moderator project-based learning models’ implementation was shown to have an insignificant effect on the influence of entrepreneurial passion, entrepreneurial literacy, and role model inspiration toward entrepreneurship readiness among students in higher education. The findings of this study provide several important theoretical and practical implications for entrepreneurship readiness among students in higher education.
Green Policies, Gray Areas
Authors: Bujdei-Tebeica Vlad
Published: July 2024

This paper presents a comparative analysis of farmer protests across seven European countries (France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Romania) from late 2023 to early 2024, focusing on the intersection of anti-environmentalist discourse and Euroscepti­cism within these movements. Amidst growing tensions between agricultural practices and environmental policies, these protests highlight how civil society can pose a threat to the implementation of environmental policy across the European Union (EU). Utilizing discourse analysis and comparative methodology, the paper examines the platforms and public statements of the protesting groups to identify core themes of resistance against environmental regulations and EU agricultural policies. Furthermore, it incorporates a Euroscepticism lens to explore how anti-EU sentiments exacerbate the protests, reflect­ing broader issues of sovereignty, identity, and economic survival in the face of EU-wide policy directives. Our findings suggest that while environmental policy concerns are at the forefront, a significant undercurrent of Euroscepticism influences the discourse and demands of these protests, presenting a multifaceted challenge for EU policymakers. By analyzing these protests in a comparative context, this study contributes to the un­derstanding of contemporary European social movements and the intricate balance between environmental sustainability and agricultural livelihoods within the EU policy framework.
The influence of cultural dimensions on social enterprise models: a comparative study between Italy and Romania
Authors: D'Alessio Antonio , Zbuchea Alexandra , Scaletti Alessandro
Published: July 2024

In the current context of increasing social inequalities and global economic fragility, the social economy represents a new economic model with people at its center. It promotes poverty reduction, a transition towards sustainable cities and communities, and responsible consumption and production. In recent years, various social economy initiatives have been developed in the European Union, inspired by the community's legislative and regulatory framework. European social economy development follows different rhythms due to the socio-economic, cultural, and political diversity of various Member States. However, this diversity is often overlooked in academic literature, which tends to focus on individual country-level examinations. To address this gap, a comparative study was conducted between Italy and Romania, two culturally different countries with varying levels of economic development. This study aims to investigate the relationships between Hofstede's cultural factors and dominant social enterprise models for each country. A descriptive analysis of the two contexts was conducted to determine if cultural factors influence one social enterprise model over another. The study sheds light on how social economy manifests uniquely across diverse cultural settings. The findings may be useful for political leaders when selecting appropriate policies and development strategies for the social economy, to achieve a unified and shared vision and definition.
Prescripción en las acciones de nulidad de condiciones generales de la contratación y créditos revolving. Un análisis de la doctrina judicial
Authors: Orellana Cano Nuria Auxiliadora
Published: July 2024

La prescripción de las acciones de nulidad de condiciones generales de la contratación por abusividad en los contratos celebrados por profesionales con consumidores es una cuestión controvertida. Desde una perspectiva judicial, a propósito de las resoluciones del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea, es posible distinguir entre la acción de nulidad, imprescriptible, y la acción de restitución de las cantidades indebidamente abonadas —problemática planteada de forma recurrente en las cláusulas de gastos—, sometida al plazo de prescripción de las acciones personales. En particular, destaca la cuestión del dies a quo del plazo de prescripción de esta segunda acción, que está siendo resuelta de forma diversa y que ha llevado al planteamiento de tres cuestiones prejudiciales ante el Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea, una de ellas formulada por la Sala de lo Civil del Tribunal Supremo. En segundo lugar, cabe mencionar la controversia planteada en torno a la prescripción de la acción de nulidad del contrato por usurario en los créditos revolving, que expone las dos posiciones enfrentadas de las resoluciones judiciales. De una parte, las que entienden que la acción es única y que la acción de nulidad del contrato, en tanto que la restitución de los intereses indebidamente pagados constituye un efecto legal, es imprescriptible. De otra, los que entienden que puede distinguirse la acción de nulidad del contrato, de la restitución de las prestaciones, sometiendo esta segunda al plazo de prescripción de las acciones personales, con aplicación de la doctrina del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea sobre prescripción de la reclamación de cantidad derivada de la nulidad de una cláusula por abusiva.
Strategic Management on the Preparedness of Selected State Universities and Colleges on the Implementation of Physical Activities toward Health and Fitness (PATHFIT) Courses in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
Authors:   Adamson University, Bimmuyag Beryl Jo
Published: July 2024

The Philippine government has implemented the CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) 39, series of 2021, to place a premium on improving student learning outcomes in Physical Education. With the rapid change and quick transition of Physical Education (PE) curriculum as a basic subject at the tertiary level, the higher education institutions (HEIs) need to respond on this reformation. Intuitively, this study desires to contemplate on the preparedness of the new Physical Activities toward Health and Fitness (PATHFIT) courses from selected state universities and colleges in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). This study employed a descriptive quantitative-comparative approach to assess and evaluate the level of preparedness of Physical Education curriculum implementers and their profile towards the implementation of the Physical Activities toward Health and Fitness (PATHFIT) courses along with course program, auxiliary services, and instruction. The reliability and internal consistency of the instrument were measured using Cronbach Alpha. Based on the results, indicators in the instrument fall between 0.70 to 0.90 which implies a good and acceptable questionnaire. For the main data, frequency and percentage distribution were used in treating the profile of the respondents while one-way ANOVA was used to determine the difference in the means of the different groups. T-test and F-test was also utilized to test the significant differences. From the results of the study, the level of preparedness of PE curriculum implementers in terms of course program – which refers to curriculum and auxiliary services like facilities, equipment and materials, and partnership and linkages when grouped according to their profile – is notably prepared. This implies that PE curriculum implementers are equipped when it comes to their knowledge and abilities to teach the different course menus that are stipulated in the CMO 39, series of 2021. Furthermore, the preparedness of PE curriculum implementers in terms of instruction – which refers to teacher competencies in knowledge and skills, instructional management and teaching modality when grouped according to their profile – is prepared. This implies that the implementers are ready and aware in their delivery instruction of course programs and contents.