bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Screening of Antibodies Against Leptospiral Hardjo Among Bovine Species of Nawalpur, Tanahun and Gorkha Districts of Nepal
Authors: Khanal Rashok , Pathak Chet Raj
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Leptospirosis, a bacterial zoonosis, can affect livestock species with considerable losses especially cattle and buffalo. Leptospira interrogans serovar hardjo is known to be associated with reproductive disorders in bovines. Information on the seroprevalence of antibodies against this serogroup in this territory is important in managing risks and instituting control measures for the area, such as Nepal since these diseases could be overlooked due to the absence of some surveillance practices. The aim of the study was to investigate the seroprevalence of Leptospira interrogans serovar hardjo antibodies among cattle and buffalo from Nawalpur, Tanahun and Gorkha districts of Nepal in order to evaluate the extent of the disease and its effect on cattle. Methods: A total of blood samples were collected aseptically using purposive sampling from cattle and buffalo in the study area 174. These samples were analyzed serologically using PrioCHECK®L.hardjo Ab ELISA kit for antibodies to Leptospira interrogans serovar hardjo. Results: The serological analysis indicated that the seroprevalence was 1.149% which points out the existence of a natural infection in cattle and buffalo reared without any immunization against leptospirosis. Geographical factors, especially region, combined with other factors like low immunogenicity of their vaccines offered to the animals, might explain the low level seroprevalence of the disease. Conclusion: This current study has highlighted the natural occurrence of the leptospires in the hardjo serovar in cattle and buffalo within the study region. The above studies bring out the necessity for active programs for control and preventative measures to restraints leptospirosis disease among the cattle as the disease prevalence designates low seroprevalence rate.
Review on Importance of Ectoparasites in Backyard Chicken Production Systems in Rural Ethiopia
Authors: Refisa Nuguse , Rebuma Tesfaye
Published: December 2024

Backyard chicken production plays a significant role in rural Ethiopia, contributing to food security and household income. However, indigenous chickens reared under traditional scavenging systems face numerous challenges, with ectoparasite infestations being a major constraint. These ectoparasites, including fleas, lice, ticks, and mites, lead to health issues, reduced productivity, and economic losses. Despite their impact, ectoparasites in Ethiopian backyard poultry systems remain understudied. This review aims to estimate the prevalence of ectoparasites in backyard chicken production and identify the major species affecting poultry in rural Ethiopia. We examine the status of the village chicken production system, explore the challenges faced by poultry farmers, and highlight the role of ectoparasites in reducing productivity. Key ectoparasites such as Echidnophaga gallinacea (flea), Menacanthus stramineus (louse), Argas persicus (tick), and Dermanyssus gallinae (mite) are discussed in terms of their epidemiology, economic impact, and control methods. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to control ectoparasite infestations, improve poultry health, and enhance production systems in rural Ethiopia.
Effect of Watermelon Juice Compared to Carbohydrate Drinks on Rehydration and Anaerobic Performance in Active Male Adolescents
Authors: Mohammadnia Ahmadi Mohsen , Gheybizadeh Mohammad Reza , Yousefi Mohammad , Daryabor Aliyeh
Published: December 2024

Background: Considering the high amount of water in watermelon, this study aimed to investigate the effect of watermelon juice compared to carbohydrate drinks and water on rehydration and anaerobic performance. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, twelve active adolescents experienced weight loss of about 2% in three separate sessions, one week apart, by running a treadmill exercise program including two sets of 30-minute aerobic activity separated by a 10-minute rest. Then, they consumed one of the three drinks of water, carbohydrate drink, or watermelon juice at 125% of their weight loss. Two hours after each session, they performed a 300-yard shuttle run test. Urine specific gravity (USG) and participants’ weight were measured three times: before and after the dehydration protocol and before the anaerobic performance. Results: Data analysis showed no significant difference in USG (P=0.41) and the 300-yard shuttle run test (P=0.87) after consuming the three drinks. There was a significant difference (P=0.001) in weight gain after consuming the three drinks, with greater mean weight gain for watermelon juice and carbohydrate drinks compared to water. Conclusion: The results indicated the same effect in carbohydrate drinks and watermelon juice on weight return, rehydration, and subsequent anaerobic performance. However, because watermelon juice contains vitamins and minerals compared with carbohydrate drinks, it is suggested that athletes use this drink.
Lifestyle and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, the Viewpoints of Persian and Conventional Medicine: A Review Article
Authors: Mohebbi Mina , Hasheminasab Fatemeh Sadat , Setayesh Mohammad , Hatami Khadijeh , Naghizadeh Ayeh , Khadem Ebrahim
Published: December 2024

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Several pathophysiological mechanisms have been proposed for this disorder, but no effective treatment exists for all patients, making it a problematic chronic disease. The present article aims to review the perspective of Persian medicine (PM) scholars, including opinions on patients’ predisposing factors and lifestyle, on this disorder and compare it with recent findings. Methods: In this review, we searched the leading Persian medical books from the 10th to the 18th century AD regarding the pathophysiology and predisposing factors and the six essential health principles of the diseases with the most congruity with IBS. Moreover, we searched the Google Scholar, Science Direct, and PubMed databases for recent evidence on each item. Results: According to PM, this syndrome is a heterogeneous disorder resulting from various dystemperaments of the GI tract. Dystemperaments are due to accumulated waste material or excess humors in body organs or exposure to unsuitable weather or diet. Diet, mental status, exercise, body excretions, sleep, and weather are the six essential principles for maintaining health, and imbalance in any of them can cause many diseases, including IBS. Several of these lifestyle recommendations regarding the six essential principles of health are supported by recent research. Conclusion: PM strategies for preserving and restoring health through lifestyle modification in IBS patients may provide researchers with new viewpoints for exploration.
Efficacy of Methotrexate and Anti-TNF Combination Therapy in Adults with Refractory Crohn’s Disease
Authors: Boustani Paria , Sadeghi Anahita , Khayatian Sina , Alatab Sudabeh , Anushiravani Amir , Sima Ali Reza , Vahedi Homayoon
Published: December 2024

Background: Biological medications have played a significant role in maintenance therapy for Crohn’s disease (CD), but some cases become refractory to these agents. Methotrexate (MTX) appears to be a cost-effective and readily available drug for enhancing the effectiveness of maintenance therapy when used in combination with anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapy in such cases. However, its effectiveness is still to be established. We aimed to assess the efficacy of MTX and anti-TNF combination therapy in patients with refractory CD. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on adult patients with CD who were refractory to anti-TNF therapy and were initiated on weekly intravenous MTX in addition to the anti-TNF therapy. These patients were then followed up for over a year. The primary outcome measured was the clinical response to treatment, based on the Harvey-Bradshaw Index. The secondary outcomes included assessing the adverse events and complications of MTX therapy. Results: Of 70 patients, 44 were included in the final analysis. Among them, 30 patients (68.2%) achieved complete remission, four patients (9.1%) had a partial clinical response, and 10 patients (22.7%) required surgery. The adverse events and complications of MTX therapy were mild and infrequent (9.1%). None of the demographic or clinical factors were significantly associated with response to treatment (P>0.05). Conclusion: Combining MTX with anti-TNF therapy appears to be an effective and safe treatment for patients with Crohn’s disease, particularly those with severe disease who are less responsive to monotherapy. However, further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
Компонування м’яких багатокутників в опуклому полігональному контейнері
Authors: Мелащенко Оксана Петрівна , Романова Тетяна Євгеніївна , Шеховцов Сергій Борисович
Published: December 2024

Сформульовано задачу компонування довільних м’яких багатокутників в оптимізованому за формою опуклому полігональному контейнері, заданому множиною змінних вершин. Багатокутники мають змінну просторову форму в заданих межах параметрів еластичності за умови збереження їхньої площі. Допускаються вільні трансляції та неперервні повороти багатокутників. Максимальна кількість вершин контейнера m є фіксованою. Однак форма контейнера не задана і визначається таким чином, щоб мінімізувати його площу/периметр за дотримання умов опуклості контейнера, неперетину м’яких багатокутників та їхнього включення до контейнера. Іншою інтерпретацією цієї задачі є пошук мінімальної за периметром/площею опуклої оболонки з кількістю вершин, що не перевищує m. Розроблено засоби математичного моделювання умов розміщення м’яких об’єктів у вигляді нових класів phi-функцій та квазіphi-функцій. Побудовано математичну модель оптимізації компонування довільних м’яких багатокутників як задачу нелінійного програмування. Запропоновано метод побудови допустимих стартових точок для пошуку локальних мінімумів. Розроблено метод декомпозиції, який дозволяє звести задачу великої розмірності до послідовності задач нелінійного програмування значно меншої розмірності, лінійної до числа опуклих компонент нерегулярних м’яких багатокутників. Наведено результати обчислювальних експериментів. Доведено оптимальність розв’язків для задач малої розмірності за допомогою глобального солвера BARON. Для прикладів більшої розмірності застосовано запропоновану евристику та локальний солвер IPOPT.
Динамика пожаров в пойменных ландшафтах Нижнего Дона по данным MODIS
Authors: Shinkarenko S.S. , Berdengalieva A.N. , Ivanov N.M.
Published: December 2024

В статье исследуются пространственные, сезонные и многолетние закономерности динамики выгоревших площадей в пойме Нижнего Дона. Эта территория имеет огромное прирородоохранное и хозяйственное значение. После постройки Цимлянского гидроузла именно здесь сосредоточены нерестилища полупроходных и проходных рыб бассейна Азовского моря. Авторы используют многолетний архив данных по материалам автоматизированной идентификации выгоревших площадей на основе спектрорадиометра MODIS (спутники Terraи Aqua) за 2001-2019 гг., а также методы геоинформационной обработки. На основе пространственного анализа и оверлейных операций определены величины выгоревших площадей на двенадцати основных займищах поймы в нижнем течении Дона. Показано, что общая выго- ревшая площадь за период исследований превыси- ла 150 тыс. га, что составляет примерно полови- ну всех пойменных земель Нижнего Дона. Авторы установили, что большая часть выгоревших пло- щадей приходится на август и сентябрь, также значительные площади в дельте бывают пройде- ны огнем в марте и апреле. Констатируется, что наибольшая повторяемость пожаров за период исследований составила 10 сезонов, причем более четверти всей территории была пройдена огнем два и более раза. Разработанные электронные карты могут быть использованы для оптимиза- ции мероприятий противопожарной профилак- тики в исследуемом регионе.

The article researches the spatial, seasonal and long-term patterns of the burnt-out areas dynamics in the Lower Don floodplain. This area is of great nature conser-vation and economic importance. After the construction of the Tsimlyansk hydroelec-tric complex, the spawning grounds of semi-anadromous and anadromous fish of the Azov Sea basin are concentrated here. The authors use a long-term data archive on the materials of burned-out areas automated identification based on the MODIS spectroradiometer (Terra and Aqua satellites) for 2001-2019, as well as methods of geoinformation processing. On the basis of spatial analysis and overlay operations, the val-ues of the burned-out areas were determined in twelve major floodplain areas in the lower reaches of the Don. It was shown that the total area burned out during the research period exceeded 150 thousand hectares, which is about half of all the flood-plain lands of the Lower Don. The authors found that most of the burned-out areas fall on August and September, and significant areas in the delta are burned in March and April. It is stated that the highest frequency of fires during the research period was 10 seasons, and more than a quarter of the entire territory was covered by fire two or more times. The developed electronic maps can be used to optimize fire prevention measures in the region under study.
The consequences of injustice in early medieval Ireland
Authors: Mews Constant J.
Published: December 2024

This paper examines the meanings of iustitia manifested in De duodecim abusiuis saeculi, a text from seventh-century Ireland that presents ethical teaching through reflecting on twelve abuses in behaviour, beginning with the sapiens who fails to live out his teaching, and climaxing with reflection on a people without law. It argues the debt of this treatise to patristic tradition, with particular attention to ascetic traditions manifested in different ways by Jerome, Cassian, and Pelagius. Whereas 'iustitia' was often understood by early Christian writers in terms of personal righteousness, this Irish author considered its implications within many sectors of society and for its well-being as a whole.
A Comparison of Transfer Learning Models for Face Recognition
Authors: Alashammari Dalhm , Akgün Devrim
Published: December 2024

Face recognition (FR) is a method that uses face feature analysis and comparison to identify or verify individuals. Siamese neural networks (SNNs) are an effective method for FR, providing high accuracy and versatility, especially in situations where data is restricted. Unlike standard neural networks, SNNs learn to distinguish between pairs of inputs rather than individual inputs. However, detecting and recognizing faces in unconstrained environments poses a significant challenge due to various factors such as head pose, illumination, and facial expression variations. The aim of this paper is to design and develop an efficient approach based on SNNs and Transfer Learning methods. For this purpose LFW dataset and transfer learning architectures like VGG-16, EfficientNet, RestNet50 and ConvNext have been utilised. Performance of the architectures were measured using 5-Fold cross validation. According to results, EfficientNet, RestNet50 and ConvNext produced 78% accuracy, 95% and 93 % accuracy respectively. SNN with VGG-16 exhibited a low loss and produced the best accuracy in face recognition with 96%.
Experimental Investigation of the Effect of Two-Stage Peltier Application on the Temperature of a Microprocessor
Authors: Uysal Fatih , Çobaner Sinan
Published: December 2024

Increasing the number of transistors to enhance the performance of processors leads to overheating, creating a need for cooling. Traditional cooling methods with copper pipes are becoming outdated and insufficient, prompting the development of alternative cooling methods. In this study, a two stage Peltier module cooler was designed using Peltier modules, and its performance in cooling the processor was evaluated. The two stage Peltier module was created by thermally connecting two Peltier modules in series and tested under different experimental conditions. In the first experiment, the manufactured two-stage Peltier module was placed in the experimental setup with its surfaces exposed to air. Both the cold and hot surfaces were in contact with air, allowing heat transfer through natural convection. Afterward, power was supplied, and the surface temperatures were observed, and with the application of power, it was observed that the temperature of the hot surface increased from 34.8°C to 110.2°C, while the temperature of the cold surface rise from 24.2°C to 67.1°C. In the second experiment, a heat sink and a fan were mounted on the hot surface of the two stage Peltier module to evaluate cooling performance. As a result of these experiments, it was observed that with the application of the cooler, the minimum cold surface temperature dropped to -2.3°C, while the maximum hot surface temperature reached 26°C. In the third experiment, the Peltier modules cooling performance was tested on a micro heater instead of air. In these experiments, four different powers were applied to the micro-heater, and at the maximum power of 9.9 W, the lowest cold surface temperature observed was 126.4 °C. Finally, the two stage Peltier module system was directly applied to a computer processor to observe its cooling performance under real-use conditions. The experiments showed that the two stage Peltier module cooler reduced the processor temperature. In addition, under the same ambient conditions, it was observed that computer cooler reduced the microprocessor temperature to 62°C, while the cooler using the two-stage Peltier module reduced the microprocessor temperature to 43°C at the same microprocessor clock speed.
It was determined that as power was supplied to the Peltier module, the temperature difference between the two surfaces increased, but there was no significant change in the temperature of the hot surface. Additionally, it was observed that the performance of the Peltier module varied with different power values. The article demonstrates that the two stage Peltier module can be used as an effective solution for processor cooling applications.
KOAH Atak Hastalarında Ürik Asit ve Ürik Asit/Kreatinin Önemi
Authors: Demir Giden Zeliha , Giden Ramazan , Demir Elif
Published: December 2024

Amaç: KOAH alevlenmelerle seyreden kronik inflamatuvar bir hastalıktır ve hipoksemi, özellikle alevlenmeler esnasında şiddetlenir. Ürik asit/kreatinin oranının hipoksiye bağlı anaerobik deği-şiklikleri göstermesinin ürik asit seviyesinden daha sensitif olduğu ve KOAH gibi hipoksemiyi or-taya çıkaran primer hastalıkların fonksiyonel parametreleri ile daha ilişkili olduğu gösterilmiştir. Bu çalışmada KOAH atak ile acil servise başvuran hastalarda yatış kararının verilmesinde ürik asit ve ürik asit/ kreatinin oranının etkinliğini araştırmayı amaçladık.
Materyal ve metod: Çalışmaya acil servise KOAH atak nedeni ile başvuran 80 hasta dahil edilmiş-tir. Bu hastaları yoğun bakım yatışı, servis yatışı ve taburcu edilen olmak üzere 3 gruba ayırdık. Hastaların demografik özellikleri, komorbiditeleri, acil servise başvuru anındaki saturasyon, üre, ürik asit, kreatinin değerleri ve ürik asit/kreatinin oranı analiz edildi.
Bulgular: 80 hastanın 35’i yoğun bakıma, 30’u servise yatırılmış ve 15’i ise acil servisten taburcu edilmiştir. Grupların acile başvuru saturasyon değerleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark-lılık tespit edilirken (p<0.05) üre, ürik asit, kreatinin değeri ve ürik asit/kreatinin oranı gruplar arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı değildi (p>0.05).
Sonuç: Yaptığımız çalışmanın sonucunda KOAH akut atak ile acile başvuran hastalarda hipoksi arttıkça ürik asit ve ürik asit/kreatinin oranının istatistiksel olarak etkilenmediğini ve bu paramet-relerin hastaneye yatışı öngörüde faydalı olamayacağı kanısına vardık.
The Exceptional Qur’ān: Flexible and Exceptive Rhetoric in Islam's Holy Book
Authors: Ganaie Ab Majeed
Published: December 2024

Johanne Louise Christiansen’s The Exceptional Qur’ān: Flexible and Exceptive Rhetoric in Islam’s Holy Book offers a lucid study of Qur’ānic exceptions and flexibilities. The book begins with a critical discussion of the Muslim creed. In the Introduction, the author argues that “the exceptive particle illā (‘except,’ ‘but,’ or ‘unless’) found in the Shahādah , is neither an exception nor a general or absolute denial” (1). However, she claims this exception is false because it is “self-contradictory” and “paradoxical in nature.” This discussion includes a claim that authoritative scholars of the Muslim tradition, such as al-Qurṭubī (d. 671/1272), did not consider such exceptions to be a comprehensive and absolute exception, but rather to represent a categorical proposition or argument. The book consists of seven chapters and an Introduction. In the Introduction, Christiansen highlights the categorical or absolute aspects of exception in the Qur’ān.
Justice and the Just Ruler in the Islamic Mirror of Princes
Authors: Zatari Fadi , Fili Omar
Published: December 2024

This article aims to understand the main characteristics of the concept of justice in the works of al-Ādāb al-Sulṭānīyah (Islamic advice literature). First, the article explores the modernist critique of the classical understanding of justice, which claims a preponderance of tyranny in pre-modern Muslim political thought. Modernist critics argue that pre-modern Muslim political thought lacked a proper definition of justice, and simply aimed to legitimize the authoritarian status-quo. Second, the article will analyze the primary sources in al-Ādāb al-Sulṭānīyah literature to understand of how it conceptualized good governance and justice. The article aims to liberate the study of classical Islamic sources from the modernist lens of analysis so it can be understood on its own terms. This article arguesthat the al-Ādāb al-Sulṭānīyah literature is misunderstood and many political and ethical principles are missed due to unsound approaches. The article seeks to show that al-Ādāb al-Sulṭānīyah not only gave a clear definition of justice, but also integrated it into a broader conceptual system of political definitions that was meant to be a practical guide to good governance.
Islam and Democracy in the 21st Century
Authors: Dar Owais Manzoor
Published: December 2024

The discourse on the relationship between Islam and democracy has been thrust into the limelight amidst the backdrop of the “War on Terror.” From this ongoing dialogue, three overarching perspectives have emerged, each shedding a unique light on this complex nexus: Firstly, there is the belief that Muslim societies inherently lack the capacity to cultivate a liberal culture, thereby hindering the attainment of democracy in Muslim-majority nations. This viewpoint is often propelled by Western media narratives. Contrastingly, a second perspective asserts that democracy not only aligns with Islamic principles but contends that historical Islamic polities have exemplified democratic values more profoundly than any other system worldwide. Lastly, a third viewpoint dismisses democracy as a foreign concept, incompatible with the Islamic tradition, and inherently Western in nature. These last two perspectives find resonance within Muslim intellectual circles.
International experience in assessing STI and the impact of STI on the economy
Authors: Pysarenko T. V. , Marynina S. V. ,   State Institution “Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information”, Kvasha T. K. ,   State Institution “Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information”, Musina L. A. ,   State Institution “Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information”, Rozhkova L. V. ,   State Institution “Ukrainian Institute of Scientific and Technical Expertise and Information”
Published: December 2024

Based on the results of the study of international experience in assessing science, technology and innovation (STI) and their impact on the economy and society, in the paper was described the evolution of approaches to assessing STI and the impact of STI on the socio-economic development of countries, as well as methodological approaches to this assessment.
As a result of the study of evolutionary approaches, the authors identify the main methods of assessing the impact of STI on socio-economic development (econometric, patent and bibliometric, expert, integral indicators and a system of indicators), and also determines that at the present stage all methods are used, and the trend in their use is moving from the econometric method and the method of integral indicators to the system of indicators and the synthesis of several methods.
As part of the study of foreign experience in assessing science, technology and innovation, the following was investigated: the procedure for collecting STI statistics in the European Union and OECD countries (R&D statistics is collected in accordance with the Frascati 2015 Guidelines: Guidelines for the Collection and Publication of Data on Research and Experimental Development; statistics on innovation activities - in accordance with the Oslo Guidelines: Guidelines for the Collection and Interpretation of Innovation Data); STI measurement tools, which are further used for effective decision-making on the development of scientific, technical and innovation activities in Ibero-American countries; integral indices for assessing STI resources and results - the Global Innovation Index, developed by WIPO; indicators of the European Innovation Scoreboard and the Regional Innovation Scoreboard, which track the state of STI in the European Union.
The study found that in order to assess the impact of STI on socio-economic development at the macro level, it is necessary to use econometric models, patent and bibliometric studies, integral indices and indicator systems.
The paper examines the structure of the monitoring and evaluation system of the EU Framework Program “Horizon Europe”.
The paper also presents a model for assessing the impact of STI on the country's socio-economic development.
It is intended for representatives of public authorities, researchers, engineers, professors of higher education institutions, postgraduate students and students of relevant specialties.
THE RESEARTH ON THE IMPART OF DIGITAL PLATFORM CAPABILITIES ON NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE
Authors: Dongsheng Lei
Published: December 2024

As the academic community continues to conduct in-depth research on digital platforms and related fields, more and more results have confirmed that digital platform capabilities have a positive effect on corporate performance, and new product development performance is a key part of corporate performance. Improvisational behavior is a beneficial strategy for organizations to navigate complex and changing environments and secure survival opportunities. Based on the aforementioned background, this paper examines the relationship between digital platform capabilities and new product development performance in technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises, using organizational improvisation as an intermediary bridge and a combination of theoretical research and empirical analysis. Based on the survey results, this study puts forward the following management suggestions: build a digital platform to lay a solid foundation for new product development; expand improvisational research at the organizational level to improve new product development performance; improve platform integration capabilities and platform reconstruction capabilities to cope with environmental dynamics.
RESEARCH ON THE IMPACT OF CONSUMERS’ PERCEIVED VALUE ON PURCHASE INTENTION IN THE CONTEXT OF TIKTOK’S LIVE STREAMING OF GOODS
Authors: Hu Tiange
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the mechanism through which perceived value influences consumers’ purchase intention in the context of TikTok live streaming. We developed and validated a theoretical model, integrating the constructs of perceived value, consumer trust, purchase intention, and anchor seeding strategy, based on data from 612 valid questionnaires. The study provided several key findings: 1) The four types of perceived value—functional, emotional, social, and novel—all have a big positive effect on purchase intention, with emotional and functional values having the biggest effects. 2) Consumer trust plays a part in the relationship between perceived value and purchase intention. 3) The anchor seeding strategy has a positive effect on the effect of perceived value on purchase intention. This study expands the application of perceived value theory within the realm of live streaming e-commerce and offers practical recommendations for platforms, merchants, and anchors. Future research should consider broadening the sample scope and investigating the effects of emerging technologies on consumer behavior.
THE EFFECT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STRENGTH ON EMPLOYEES' INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOR: BASED ON RESOURCE PRESERVATION THEORY AND INNOVATION PATH MODEL
Authors: Zhang Hua , Wu Li Zhong
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of human resource management (HRM) intensity on employee innovation behavior in technology companies located in the western and southwestern regions of China. The research specifically examines how psychological safety and psychological capital mediate the relationship between HRM practices and innovation behavior, drawing on the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory and the Innovative Path Model. We employed a quantitative research methodology, administering structured surveys to employees in selected technology firms to collect data. The study focuses on HRM as the independent variable, with psychological safety and psychological capital serving as mediators, and employee innovation behavior as the dependent variable. The findings suggest that robust HRM practices contribute to creating a supportive environment that fosters psychological resources, which in turn enhances innovation behavior among employees. This study highlights the critical role of HRM in promoting innovation within technology firms in China's western and southwestern regions. By prioritizing HRM strategies that enhance psychological safety and capital, companies can effectively stimulate innovative behaviors, thereby gaining a competitive edge in the industry.
THE SYNERGISTIC EFFECT OF AMBIDEXTROUS LEADERSHIP AND AMBIDEXTROUS LEARNING ON TEAM INNOVATIONS
Authors: Chen Meiling
Published: December 2024

As enterprises and other types of organizations are facing complex and changing internal and external environments, it is increasingly difficult for a single leadership behavior to maintain the organization's sustainable competitive advantage. Scholars and enterprises have extensively studied the application of the "both/and" dual management thinking characteristics. Simultaneously, the team not only enhances innovation performance using a single learning model, but also strategically allocates resources to achieve a balance between dual learning, thereby enhancing innovation performance. Team leaders often influence the interactive behavior of team members, as learning behavior fosters communication, cooperation, and joint decision-making among team members. Due to limited energy, leaders often treat employees differently based on their abilities and contributions to the team, thus forming differences in the exchange relationship between leaders and members of the team. However, the existence of such differences may motivate employees through a reward mechanism of more work and more pay, but it may also destroy the team atmosphere because staff perceive unfairness.
EFFECT OF PEER ASSESSMENT BASED COOPERATIVE LEARNING ON MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ENGLISH WRITING PERFORMANCE
Authors: Cui Jianming , Niu Yixuan
Published: December 2024

Writing is regarded as one of the most difficult tasks for middle school students who are learning a second language (L2), particularly when it comes to English writing. The study assessed the effect of peer assessment based cooperative learning by implementing quantitative method on the English writing performance of middle school students. 30 students aging from 12 to 14 selected from middle school by convenience sampling method participated in this experiment. After pre and post-test score comparisons, the results analyzed by paired samples t-test showed that the new teaching strategy significantly improved students’ writing performance (t=-3.227, p<0.05). After the experiment, a survey on satisfaction towards new teaching strategy was conducted indicating that they found the new approach to be really satisfactory based on the questionnaire. Therefore, peer assessment based cooperative learning not only enhanced students’ satisfaction but also effectively improved English writing performance.
RESEARCH ON OPTIMIZATION OF NEW ENERGY VEHICLE MARKETING STRATEGY OF COMPANY A
Authors: Li Jiaqi
Published: December 2024

With the continuous growth of new energy vehicle sales, consumer demand has gradually changed, and traditional marketing strategies have been unable to adapt to the complexity of the future market environment. Therefore, corporate management needs to make timely adjustments to product positioning based on the actual market situation and changes in consumer demand. This study takes Company A, a representative company in the new energy vehicle industry, as an example to explore the antecedent factors that affect consumer purchasing behavior and analyze how Company A can optimize its marketing strategy to adapt to market changes. We explored the factors influencing new energy vehicle purchasing behavior through a questionnaire survey of consumers. The study found that product factors have the most significant impact on consumers, followed by policy factors, publicity factors, consumer concepts, supporting facilities, and price factors. We propose suggestions for improving Company A's marketing strategy based on the SWOT analysis, with a focus on optimizing five aspects: product strategy, promotion strategy, price strategy, channel strategy, and supporting facility construction, to enhance Company A's market competitiveness and meet the diverse needs of consumers.
THE IMPACT OF AI-EMBEDDED ENTERPRISE SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE ON EMPLOYEES' KNOWLEDGE SHARING BEHAVIOR
Authors: Luo Man , Xiao Xuan
Published: December 2024

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, embedding AI into enterprise social media has become a common practice for employees in online work, exerting a profound influence on their psychology and behavior. However, how AI-embedded enterprise social media (AI-embedded ESM) affects employees' knowledge sharing remains unclear. Based on the theory of psychological empowerment (PE), this paper constructs two types of AI-embedded enterprise social media usage—Task-Oriented and Social-Oriented -and examines their impact on employees' willingness to engage in knowledge-sharing behavior. A two-stage survey was conducted with 575 employees using structural equation modeling. The results reveal that both task-oriented and social-oriented AI-embedded enterprise social media usage enhance employees' sense of Work Meaningfulness, Job Autonomy, Self-Efficacy, and Influence, thereby promoting knowledge-sharing behavior.
EVALUATION OF GEELY AUTOMOBILE’S GREEN TRANSFORMATION IMPACT ON CORPORATIVE PERFORMANCE
Authors: Zhi Huang Ming
Published: December 2024

In the context of escalating global warming and an intensifying energy crisis, the automobile manufacturing industry is under increasing pressure to undergo a green transformation. Current academic research primarily emphasizes the positive effects of green transformation on enterprise development and its specific outcomes. However, there remains a lack of systematic, in-depth analysis regarding two critical issues: the formulation of an effective “green transformation strategy” and “a comprehensive understanding of the broader impact of green transformation on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and economic performance”.
This paper developed a performance evaluation system based on the balanced scorecard (BSC) and the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) to comprehensively assess Geely Automobile’s green transformation performance. The evaluation framework incorporates 16 specific indicators across four key dimensions: financial performance, customer satisfaction, green internal business processes, and learning and growth. The study revealed that green transformation has a beneficial impact on financial performance, strengthens brand image, effectively manages waste emissions, and fosters the development of innovative technologies and products. This paper provides theoretical and practical guidance for Geely Automobile’s green transformation. Moreover, it offers a comprehensive reference for other enterprises in the automobile industry pursuing green transformation initiatives.
A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF CROSS-BORDER E-COMMERCE CONSUMERS' PERCEPTION OF LOGISTICS SERVICE FAIRNESS ON THEIR SATISFACTION AND WORD-OF-MOUTH COMMUNICATION BEHAVIOR
Authors: Liang Xuehe
Published: December 2024

This study explores the impact of fairness in cross-border e-commerce logistics services on Thai consumers' satisfaction and positive word-of-mouth communication. Based on the service fairness theory, the logistics service fairness is divided into three dimensions: distributive fairness, procedural fairness, and interactive fairness. Through a questionnaire survey of 507 Thai cross-border e-commerce consumers, the following conclusions were drawn using the multivariate regression analysis method: 1) All three fairness dimensions have a significant positive impact on consumer satisfaction and positive word-of-mouth communication; 2) Interactional fairness has the strongest impact, followed by procedural fairness with distributive fairness having the weakest impact; 3) The three dimensions jointly explain 42.3% of the variance in consumer satisfaction and 38.9% of the variance in positive word-of-mouth communication. The study expands the application of service fairness theory in the field of cross-border e-commerce logistics and verifies its applicability in cross-cultural contexts. The research results provide practical guidance for cross-border e-commerce companies to optimize logistics service strategies, improve Thai consumer satisfaction, and promote positive word-of-mouth communication.
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Authors: Maksymowicz Stanisław
Published: December 2024

Artykuł podejmuje problematykę życia z chorobami rzadkimi w kontekście społecznej konstrukcji wykluczenia i procesów adaptacyjnych. Opierając się na empirycznych badaniach autora, analizuje indywidualne i zbiorowe strategie radzenia sobie z Zespołem Pradera-Williego (PWS) i stwardnieniem zanikowym bocznym (SLA) z perspektywy socjologicznej. Przez pryzmat teorii trajektorii cierpienia, studium to eksploruje dynamikę wykluczenia społecznego oraz mechanizmy adaptacji, ukazując ich złożoność i wielowymiarowość. Praca koncentruje się na diagnozowaniu luki w percepcji zdrowia publicznego wobec chorób rzadkich i podkreśla znaczenie integracyjnych polityk zdrowotnych, które uwzględniają specyfikę i potrzeby osób z chorobami rzadkimi oraz ich rodzin.
Social exclusion and the odds of neglect and self-neglect in older adults - results from a quantative study conducted in Lesser Poland area
Authors: Woźniak Barbara , Gajda Paulina , Tobiasz-Adamczyk Beata
Published: December 2024

Cel badania: W analizach nierówności społecznych coraz większą uwagę poświęca się wykluczeniu społecznemu. Celem prezentowanej pracy było określenie związku między wykluczeniem społecznym a ryzykiem zaniedbania/samozaniedbania w starszym wieku. Za Giddensem (2009) wyróżniono cztery wymiary wykluczenia społecznego.Metodologia badania: Do analizy ilościowej wykorzystano dane pochodzące z próby losowo wybranych osób w wieku 65+ (1634 obserwacji), mieszkańców województwa małopolskiego. Zaprezentowane w tekście modele regresji logistycznej skupiały się na związku pomiędzy różnymi aspektami wykluczenia społecznego a zaniedbaniem/samozaniedbaniem osób starszych.Wyniki: Spośród wszystkich analizowanych wymiarów wykluczenia społecznego jedynie subiektywne ubóstwo i słaba sieć społeczna były istotnie powiązane z prawdopodobieństwem zaniedbania. Brak wystarczającej ilości pieniędzy na zaspokojenie własnych potrzeb i posiadanie mniejszej sieci społecznościowej zwiększały ryzyko bycia zaniedbanym. To ostatnie wiązało się również z samozaniedbaniem. Obiektywne ubóstwo także zwiększało ryzyko samozaniedbania.Dyskusja/wnioski: Wykluczenia w starszym wieku ma wpływ na stan zdrowia, jakość życia i wzorce umieralności. Dyskutowane jest także w kontekście wykrywania i zapobiegania krzywdzeniu i zaniedbywaniu osób starszych. Zaniedbanie/samozaniedbanie w starszym wieku są nadal trudne do rozpoznania. Przedstawione wyniki mogą być pomocne w identyfikacji grup szczególnie wrażliwych i dostosowaniu interwencji, aby pomóc osobom starszym pozbawionym opieki, szczególnie narażonym na zaniedbanie i samozaniedbanie.
Emigracja a dobrostan fizyczny i psychiczny
Authors: Pawlak-Kałuzińska Agnieszka
Published: December 2024

Artykuł koncentruje się na kwestii dobrostanu migrantów zarobkowych. Migracja jest powszechnym zjawiskiem i w czasach rozwoju technologicznego łatwiej jest wyemigrować oraz łatwiej jest też utrzymywać kontakt z rodziną i znajomymi z kraju, a także mieć łączność z kulturą kraju pochodzenia. Mimo to nie jest łatwo zbudować nowe satysfakcjonujące życie na emigracji. W artykule zostały zaprezentowane wyniki badania migrantów zarobkowych na temat tego, czy migranci odczuwają osamotnienie i jakie są tego przyczyny i skutki. Otrzymane wyniki zostały przeanalizowane w oparciu o koncepcję dobrostanu C. Ryff. Koncepcja ta wymienia sześć aspektów dobrostanu, z czego – z uwagi na ograniczenia związane z pozyskanym materiałem badawczym - do analizy wykorzystano trzy aspekty, tj. rozwój osobisty, cel życiowy i pozytywne relacje z innymi ludźmi. Główny wniosek z analizy jest taki, że w ocenie rozwoju osobistego i celu życiowego badani wypadają dobrze, jednak częstotliwość i jakość relacji z innymi ludźmi, zwłaszcza nie emigrantami nie są dobre, czego skutkiem jest odczuwane przez większość migrantów poczucie osamotnienia, które z kolei może mieć związek z pogarszaniem się ich stanu zdrowia.
The Amodality of Language
Authors: Martínez Manrique Fernando
Published: December 2024

Amodality is the thesis that concepts are not constituted by modal-specific representations. In this paper I assess the prospects for uncovering support for this claim in language by two different means. First, I examine the question of the amodal character of abstract concepts, but find it to be inconclusive pending a clearer account of the role of sensorimotor representations in language processing. Second, I evaluate the possibility of there being amodal primitive concepts in the context of Carey’s account of representational primitives in core cognition. Despite their alleged iconicity, which seems to favor a modal view, I contend that there are grounds for regarding them as amodal in nature. I also challenge the discontinuity thesis that regards early primitives as being unrelated to mature, newly linguistically created primitives.
AUTOMATED WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH AI-BASED DE-MAND PREDICTION
Authors: Nakib Arman Mohammad
Published: December 2024

Access to fresh water has become a headache for many nations around the world today due to water scarcity. Since this aspect is increasing, this paper introduces a system to estimate the households’ water needs in a day taking into consideration, the size of the family, zone, temperature, season, working status, location, and religion. By applying machine learning, the system determines the balance of water distribution between the families by these parameters. The predicted values determine the water requirements for each household hence the distribution of water in the households on a particular day. This includes the use of an Arduino microcontroller, water flow meter, and solenoid valves that make the water supply system to be an automatic system. As a result of this, the system helps to control the wastage of water and also ensures that the amount of water required in each home is assessed accurately.
DSTATCOM-BASED 15 LEVEL ASYMMETRICAL MULTILEVEL INVERTER FOR IMPROVING POWER QUALITY
Authors: Sundaramoorthi Panneerselvam , Venkatesh Govindasamy Saravana
Published: December 2024

This study suggests an asymmetric multilevel inverter based on DSTATCOM that employs SVPWM techniques to produce higher output levels. There are two steps in the suggested inverter. One full bridge and two half bridges make up the inverter's main stage. A full bridge converter had four switches and a single DC source, while half bridges have separate DC sources with a voltage ratio of 1:3:3. Every cell has a fixed neutral point and is connected in a cascaded fashion. The inverter's performance is not improved by setting the DC source values equally. A folded cascaded H-bridge circuit running at a line frequency makes up the second circuit. Control plan PWM's space vector modulation was used to verify the suggested topology. Each control scheme's specific methodology as well as switching pulses are covered in great detail. In MATLAB/Simulink, the suggested system has been simulated with an output voltage of 350 V and an output current of roughly 3.5 A.
Toxins of the venom of tarantulas (Theraphosidae, Arachnida) in interspecies interactions
Authors: Gelashvili David B. , Romanova Elena B.
Published: December 2024

Spiders are the most important entomophages in ecosystems. They are the most numerous poisonous animals on the planet, indispensable regulators of populations’ numbers by killing mainly insects and other small arthropods. Spiders are an integral part of the food chain; they produce venom serving to immobilize the prey. Spider venoms are a “natural combinatorial library” of biologically active substances, with varying effectiveness and specificity. A feature of the biological effect of spider’s venom is a unique combination of the low toxicity of the whole venom, for both animals and humans, with high selectivity of the interaction of the neurotoxins, which are part of the venom, with the molecular structures of ion channels and synaptic receptors of the nervous system. The present review introduces the reader to new fundamental facts, ideas and perspective of the practical application of spider’s venoms in biomedical research and drug design. The current state of research on a unique set of polypeptide toxins which serve as chemical factors (allomons) of the interspecific (allelochemical) interactions of spiders of the family Thetaphosidae is considered. Modern information on the structure of spiders’ venom toxins is analyzed using the UniProt database. The latest bioecological and toxicological characteristics of tarantulas are presented. The chemical nature and mechanism of action of some unique toxins selectively acting on key processes in the nervous system are considered. The toxins act upon synaptic transmission and the functioning ion channels, which allow spiders not only to interact with various molecular targets of the prey or predator, but also to implement various life strategies, gaining an evolutionary advantage.
Potential of utilizing aged bark-and-wood waste through mycological degradation as a biotechnological process
Authors: Martynov Vladislav V. , Shchemelinina Tatiana N. , Anchugova Elena M.
Published: December 2024

Our composition analysis of bark-and-wood waste from a warehouse in the Syktyvkar city revealed a high nutrient content, no toxicity, and the potential for using xylotrophic basidiomycetes for solid state fermentation. Three strains of xylotrophic basidiomycetes (Trametes hirsuta, Fomitopsis pinicola, and Laetiporus sulphureus) were evaluated for their growth rate, growth index, yield of hardly hydrolysable polysaccharides, and cellulase yield when cultivated on the bark-wood waste. The results showed that T. hirsuta exhibited the highest growth rate (4.95– 6.2 mm/day), growth factor (60–77), and the maximum yield of hardly hydrolysable polysaccharides (30.7%) in 30 days. Furthermore, the maximum cellulase yield was 1330 unit/g.