bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study on the Trends of Research in Housing Welfare Using Text Network Analysis
Authors:   Korea Real Estate Society, Kim Seung Hee , Lee Han Na
Published: October 2024

This study analyzes 832 papers related to housing welfare published on RISS to identify trends in research over time through content analysis and a text network approach. The aim is to explore challenges related to evolving housing issues and the direction of housing welfare policies across different periods. To analyze the trends in housing welfare research over time, the study divides the research into three periods based on key turning points in housing welfare policies.
The first period (from 1975 to 2003) was characterized by a focus on quantitative expansion through housing supply to address the skyrocketing housing prices and the problem of housing shortages. During this time, research on housing welfare predominantly focused on the hardware aspects, with a high frequency of studies analyzing public rental housing and housing needs using keywords such as region, housing, and policy.The second period (from 2004 to 2013) marked a shift in policy paradigms toward improving housing quality, particularly after the implementation of the Housing Act. During this period, the concept of housing welfare became central in the research network, leading to a significant increase in related studies. Research focusing on housing welfare perspectives, especially for vulnerable groups, became mainstream.The third period (from 2013 to 2023) was marked by the enactment of the Basic Housing Act as the highest legal framework for housing policy, ushering in an era of customized housing policies tailored to recipients. As housing issues began to be approached comprehensively as a matter of housing rights, related research increasingly focused on addressing the needs of different life stage.
A Study on the Effect of Residential Real Estate Intrinsic Characteristics on Auction Successful Price - Focused on the Characteristics of the Tenant Rights Protection System
Authors:   Korea Real Estate Society, Son In Young , Lee Ho Byung
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of property characteristics and tenant rights protection system variables on the auction real estate bid price rate by using housing and apartment auction items in Seoul area. The time range of the data used in the analysis was set from January 2017 to June 2021, and the analysis method was multiple regression analysis. A total of 17 variables were applied to the housing-related model, and a total of 16 models were applied to the apartment-related model.
Comparing the model I-2 and model II-2 with the tenant rights protection system, the housing affects the winning bid rate in the order of the number of bids, bids, claims, appraisers, share ownership, and senior lease rights.The apartment affects the winning bid rate in the order of the number of bids, the number of bids, the countervailing tenant, whether to declare the right, the building area, and whether to change the sale date.
Ignore at Your Peril: Paradigm Choice in Applied Linguistics
Authors:   University of the Free State, Wiedermann Albert
Published: October 2024

There are 3 issues that applied linguistics as a discipline fails to attend to adequately. They are (1) the direction that work in applied linguistics should take; (2) which paradigm or paradigms to utilise for getting that work done; and (3) how to conceptualise the basic concepts and ideas operative in the field. To examine the first, one needs a definition of applied linguistics that appears likely to ensure success in taking the discipline in a desired direction. To handle the second issue, one must know which paradigm would best fit the work envisaged. The engagement with both these issues will already make it obvious that one needs to engage with the philosophy and the history of the discipline. The third neglected issue further emphasises that conclusion: We need a theory of applied linguistics that does justice to the basic notions of the field while being sensitive to how the concepts and ideas it utilizes have emerged in its history. If these are ignored, we may become victims instead of users of paradigms. Paradigm contestation can then become institutionalised as paradigm conflict, with deleterious professional effects. If we attend to them, it will allow us to work more responsibly, deliberately and productively. This paper takes a particular view of applied linguistics which attempts to honour its history, proposing a theory of applied linguistics which is non-reductionist, and which offers a framework to assess the relative merits of diverse paradigmatic claims, and so bring transparency and wholesomeness to our work. The paper gives examples of how such insight can be used productively, and enhance the theoretical defensibility of what we tackle in applied linguistics. 応用言語学が学問として十分に対処できていない問題が3つある。それは、（1）応用言語学の研究が進むべき方向性、（2）その研究を進めるためにどのようなパラダイムを利用するか、（3）その分野で働く基本的な概念や考え方をどのように概念化するか、である。1つ目の問題については、応用言語学という学問分野を望ましい方向に導くために、成功が確実と思われる定義が必要である。二つ目の問題を扱うには、どのパラダイムが想定される仕事に最も適しているかを知らなければならない。この2つの問題に取り組むことで、学問の哲学と歴史に関わる必要があることは明らかであろう。3つ目の無視された問題は、その結論をさらに強調する： 応用言語学の理論には、この分野の基本的な概念を正しく理解すると同時に、応用言語学が利用する概念や考え方がその歴史の中でどのように生まれてきたかに敏感であることが必要なのだ。これらを無視すれば、私たちはパラダイムのユーザーではなく、犠牲者になってしまうかもしれない。パラダイム論争がパラダイム対立として制度化され、専門家として悪影響を及ぼすことになりかねない。もし私たちがパラダイムに注意を払えば、より責任を持って、より慎重に、より生産的に仕事をすることができるだろう。本稿では、応用言語学の歴史に敬意を表し、非還元主義的な応用言語学の理論を提案し、多様なパラダイムの主張の相対的なメリットを評価する枠組みを提供しようとするものである。
Comparative evaluation of serum apelin, visfatin, and lipid levels in overweight hypertensive patients on enalapril versus telmisartan therapy
Authors:   Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants, College of Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, Mohammed Mina Khalid , Hussein Ahmed Moyed ,   Department of Medicine, University of Ninevah, College of Medicine, Mosul, Iraq, Mohammad Jehan Abdulwahab ,   Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants, College of Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq, Fathi Zainab Haitham ,   Department of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants, College of Pharmacy, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq
Published: October 2024

Objectives. Visfatin and apelin are two adipokines that recently gained a special interest in hypertension research as they may have a role in the pathogenesis of hypertension and are closely related to the renin-angiotensin system. This study aimed to evaluate the serum levels of apelin and visfatin in uncontrolled newly diagnosed hypertensive patients, controlled hypertensive patients managed by enalapril and controlled hypertensive patients managed by telmisartan. Patients and methods. The study population included 126 participants, who were divided into four groups established as healthy participants, newly diagnosed hypertensive patients, hypertensive patients managed by enalapril and hypertensive patients managed by telmisartan. Outcomes. Serum apelin levels reduced significantly in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients, with a significant increase in visfatin levels compared with control group. Enalapril-treated patients expressed significantly higher apelin levels with a significant reduction in visfatin levels compared with newly diagnosed. Apelin levels were significantly increased in enalapril-treated patients compared telmisartan-treated group. Additionally, a significant reduction in visfatin levels were found in telmisartan group compared with newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. Moreover, a significant positive correlation was found between HDL and visfatin in patients receiving treatment. Additionally, visfatin was negatively correlated with triglycerides and VLDL in the same patient group. Conclusions. In light of the data collected so far, whether visfatin and apelin play roles in the pathophysiology of hypertension remains unclear and further research is still required to fully understand its relevance. Nevertheless, high visfatin and low apelin levels appear to be intrinsic characteristics of uncontrolled hypertension, indicating that these adipokines could be potential biomarkers for this disease.
Corroborating of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 items (DASS-21) and the Perceived Stress Scale-10 items (PSS-10) andPsychological Features in patients with periodontitis: a questionnaire study
Authors: Yasasvi Kalluri , Chakravarthy Y.S.H.S , Simha Reddy D.Bharath , Naidu Nimmala Sriram , Satya Sri Pabbineedi Sai , Prathyusha Gathram
Published: October 2024

Background:Periodontitis is a multi-factorial inflammatory disease that, if leftuntreated, can lead to tooth loss. Stress is considered one of the key contributors that can worsen the condition. Research has shown that psychological factors may activate immune responses in the host, promoting changes that facilitate the progression of periodontitis. Therefore, clinicians need to utilize psychological self-assessment scales to measure anxiety, depression, and stress in patients suffering from periodontitis.Aim:Toinvestigate the psychometric properties of the Depression, Anxiety, andStress Scale -21 Items (DASS-21) and 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) in patients with periodontitis and to evaluate the psychological features of patients with periodontitis.Materials and methods:This descriptive cross-sectional study involved 300 patients diagnosed with periodontitis, conducted over three months. The participants were given the DASS-21 and PSS-10 questionnaires and completed them independently, responding based on their initial reactions. The DASS-21 comprises 21 items designedto assess levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, whereas the PSS-10 contains 10 items intended to gauge perceived stress levels.Results:The mean and SD scores of patients using PSS-10 and DASS-21 were 16.79 ± 4.90 and 14.12 ± 5.04, respectively. TheT-value was 6.56 with a p-value of 0.000. According to the findings of this study, there was a statistically significant (p=0.000) association between the PSS 10 Scale and the DASS 21 scale.Conclusion:The DASS-21 and the PSS-10 can be used as general measures for psychological assessment in patients with periodontitis.
Effectiveness of Pro-Arginine containing eggshell toothpaste in occluding dentinal tubules: a comparative study
Authors: Manchem Aishwarya , A K Nawaz Mohammad , Borugadda Roopesh , Neelima U Lavanya , Kondipudi Nimisha , Palla Likhitha
Published: October 2024

Background:Dentin hypersensitivity, a prevalent condition characterized by acute pain from exposed dentin,can significantly impact quality of life. Treatments often involve occluding dentinal tubules or modulating pain responses. Recent interest in natural products has led to investigating the efficacy of eggshell powder combined with arginine for managing this condition.Aim:To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of three different toothpaste formulations—Pro-Arginine Containing Eggshell Toothpaste (PA-ESTP), Eggshell Toothpaste (ESTP), and Pro-Argin™-Formulated Toothpaste—in occluding dentinal tubules and alleviating dentin hypersensitivity.Materials and methods:Thirty human maxillary premolar teeth were prepared into dentin discs, etched, and treated with one of the three toothpaste formulations. A standardized brushing protocol was simulated using a powered toothbrush. Dentin tubule occlusion was analysed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to assess the number of open, partially closed, and completely closed tubules. ANOVA was used to examine differences in tubule occlusion among the three groups.Results:PA-ESTP demonstrated superior performance with 85.51 ± 1.33 completely closed tubules and significantly fewer open tubules than ESTP and Pro-Argin™-Formulated Toothpaste. Statistical analysis confirmed these differences were significant (p < 0.001).Conclusion:Pro-Arginine Containing Eggshell Toothpaste (PA-ESTP) is more effective in managing dentin hypersensitivity than the other tested formulations. The combination of arginine and eggshell powder enhances tubule occlusion, offering a promising treatment option. Further, clinical trials are needed to confirm these findings and evaluate long-term efficacy.
A Case Report on Odontogenic Keratocyst of Right Mandible
Authors: NathashaPinto Vival , Shetty Prathvika , Joseph Nisha , . Ashaya , . Muhsina , Kini Raghavendra , . Rashmi , . Sitara
Published: October 2024

Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are rare, aggressive cystic lesions originating from the dental lamina remnants and basal cells of the oral epithelium. Despite their typically asymptomatic presentation, OKCs may be incidentally discovered on dental radiographs or present with symptoms such as pain or swelling due to infection or bone expansion. This case report describes a 21-year-old male who presented with pain in the lower right molar region, This case highlights the diagnostic challenge of OKCs, which can mimic other odontogenic pathologies and underscores the importance of radiographic assessment for early identification and management of such lesions.
Exploring Teachers’ Current Working Condition on the Face-to-Face Classes: Voices of Public Elementary School Teachers
Authors: P. Dorado Pearly Joy
Published: October 2024

This study examined teachers' working conditions and coping strategies. The researcher chose 17 public elementary school teachers from Braulio E. Dujali District, Davao del Norte for this study. Purposive sampling Participants were selected using sampling. A phenomenological qualitative research design was used. Data was thematically analyzed. On the lived experiences of instructors regarding their working conditions, cooperation, support, and empowerment; enthusiasm for teaching; and maintaining a positive study environment emerged. Three categories emerged about participants' coping mechanisms for online class problems. This includes educational disadvantage, proactive approaches, and professional and personal development. Finally, how experiences shape public elementary school teachers' views, attitudes, and commitment. This includes organizational accountability, teaching's many facets, and education leadership. These themes show how ideas and attitudes affected their commitment in selected Braulio E. Dujali District, Davao del Norte public elementary schools. The study was done to publish findings in a recognized academic journal.
A Data Driven Approach to Dynamic Geofencing for Sustainable and Profitable Fisheries
Authors: Chaudhari Bhargav
Published: October 2024

Geofencing is a technology that uses a virtual perimeter around real world areas. This concept is discussed widely in multiple past publications, in the context of fishery. The most common application is for marking international coastal boundaries and preventing their violation by fishermen. Here, geofencing is taken into application for sustainable fishing practices along with helping the individuals working in this industry guarantee their safety by maximizing fish yield. The dynamic nature of the geofences is proposed in this research, where the virtually marked areas are susceptible to change based on the real time and past generated data, thus safeguarding the breeding patterns of multiple fish species. The approach’s implementation is further explained with the example of the coastline of Maharashtra state in India. This technique is possible to be implemented at different levels of authority, namely the district, state, and the country, for varied scales of fishermen which is further discussed. This approach is advantageous as it helps in balancing the fish population, and guiding fishermen to find the most prone fishing spots, also protecting them from accidental violation of the country’s borders. The implementation accuracy of this model depends on the data sources provided, including the Orbital Thermal Imaging and other weather-related data.
Effect of Government Policy Framework on Entrepreneurial Development in Uganda: A Case of Kira Municipality
Authors: EDITER NANKULA , MWITI EVANS
Published: October 2024

The scrutiny of the study was to introduce the effect of Government policy framework on entrepreneurial development in Uganda focusing on the case of Kira Municipality. The study’s specific intentions included; to highlight the effect of National ICT Policy on entrepreneurship development in Kira municipality, to establish the effect of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Policy on entrepreneurship development in Kira municipality and to analyze exhaustively the effect of National Youth Policy pertaining to entrepreneurship development in Kira municipality. The study adopted a correlation research mechanism utilizing a sample size that constituted 35 staff members of Kira municipality where 31 respondents were considered discreetly. Stratified sampling was employed for the study. Quantitative data coded together from the sample communities were assessed, processed and later analyzed by assigned themes to identify the study variables and eventually represented using Statistical Data Packages for thorough analysis. The research utilized the use of Pearson Correlation Coefficients, regression analysis, descriptive tables showing means and standard deviation. The policy frameworks in place have a less and negative impact on promotion of entrepreneurship development with coefficient of MSMEs (r = -0.633), innovations (r=,-0.929), sustainability(r=,-0.756) and skills development (r=-0.918) to promote job creation and minimize job seekers. The coefficient of NYP (r=+0.345), innovation (r=+0.875), sustainability (r=+0.945), skills development(r=+0.918), among different policies in place were discovered respectively in line with entrepreneurship development among the youth. More emphasis needs to be addressed on these policies can be integrated in promoting the same.
De verscheurdheid van Amerika
Authors: Wilterdink Nico
Published: October 2024

De verscheurdheid van het huidige Amerika, de hevige polarisatie, de diepe tegenstellingen in dat land: hoe is het zo ver gekomen, en wat valt er tegen te doen? Dat zijn de centrale vragen die de politicoloog en socioloog Robert Putnam stelt in zijn nieuwe boek, dat hij schreef in samenwerking met de schrijfster en ‘social entrepreneur’ Shaylyn Romney Garrett onder de optimistische titel The Upswing.
Kinderen met een migratieachtergrond over hun sociale positie en levenskansen
Authors: Kostet Imane , Verschraegen Gert , Clycq Noel
Published: October 2024

Despite the continuing inequality and so-called ‘ethnic gap’ in many Western European societies’ education, labour market and poverty rates, little is known about how minority ethnic children in these contexts experience the relationship between structural inequalities and opportunities in life. Based on in-depth interviews with 35 children aged 11-14, this article analyses how minority ethnic children in Flanders make sense of their social position and how they relate this position to unequal chances in life. Building on a cultural sociological approach, we describe how (1) socio-economically vulnerable children talk about their own social standing; (2) how they shift social class boundaries while they present themselves as socio-economically ‘normal’; and (3) how they perceive the relationship between structural inequality and ethnicity, and the potential impact of ethnic inequality on their own chances in life.
Konstruksi Makna Terkait Country Of Origin Brand Skintific Pada Komunitas Siber “X”
Authors: Arlini Alyssa , Ekaputri Sarah Derma
Published: October 2024

In 2023, there was a heated discussion regarding the issue that Skintific is not actually a product from Canada, despite its claim of being "Formulated in Canada," but is instead made in China. This issue gained traction on social media, particularly on X/Twitter, prompting a wide range of responses. This research was conducted to understand the meanings attributed by the X cyber community to the brand's country of origin. The study used netnography to deconstruct the norms influencing the decision-making of the group under study. Although some consumers were confused about the product's country of origin, this did not diminish their satisfaction with the product's effects on their skin. However, the majority of the online community expressed skepticism about the "Formulated in Canada" claim, which led to distrust, as the product is actually made in China. This was seen as a misleading marketing practice, resulting in dissatisfaction and disappointment among consumers.
The seasonal change of water quality parameters and ecological condition of some surface water bodies in the Nemunas River basin
Authors: Bradulienė Jolita , Vaišis Vaidotas , Vaiškūnaitė Rasa
Published: October 2024

The surface water quality analysis is very important in order to identify potential sources of contamination. The pollution of surface water can occur because of unauthorized discharge of a variety of materials or pollutants, and cultivated fields from which migratory pollutants are carried into the water bodies by melting snow. The current paper presents the results of quality indicators’ analysis (oxygen saturation (dissolved oxygen) (mg O2/l); an active water reaction, pH; suspended solids (mg/l); biochemical oxygen demand BOD7 (mg O2/l); phosphate (mgP/l); nitrite (mgN/l); nitrate (mgN/l); ammonium (mgN/l); total phosphorus (mgP/l); total nitrogen (mgN/l); colour (mg/l Pt)) of some surface water bodies (the Dubysa, Reizgupis, Vilkupis, Kriokle Rivers and Prabaudos pond) in the Nemunas River basin. The research demonstrated that the majority of non-compliances and exceedances with values and the maximum allowable concentrations stated in the hygiene norms can be found in the Reizgupis River. According to the analyzed surface water quality indicators, the ecological conditions of the surface water bodies were determined.
Orbits of Binary Stars: from Visual Measures to Speckle Interferometry
Authors: Tokovinin Andrei
Published: October 2024

Knowledge of the orbits of visual binary stars has always been one of the fundamentals of astronomy. Based historically on the visual measures, nowadays the orbits rely more (or exclusively) on the accurate speckle data. This prompts reconsideration of the methods of orbit calculation, undertaken here and illustrated by 20 examples, from accurate to drastically revised and tentative orbits. Good understanding and critical assessment of the input data is a key requirement, especially concerning visual measures. Combination of visual and speckle data is still needed for long-period binaries, but the relative weights must match their respective errors. When the orbit can be fully constrained only by accurate speckle data, the old measures should be ignored. Orbits can be classified into three grades: (A) fully constrained, (B) semiconstrained, and (C) preliminary or tentative. Typical use cases of visual orbits are listed. Accurate parallaxes from Gaia, together with the orbits, will greatly expand the data on stellar masses. Continued speckle monitoring will be an essential complement to Gaia, but the vast amount of new pairs will restrict future work on orbits to the most interesting or relevant objects.
Longitudinal Extent of 3He-rich Solar Energetic Particle Events Near 1 au
Authors: Ho George C. , Mason Glenn M. , Allen Robert C. , Kouloumvakos Athanasios , Wimmer-Schweingruber Robert F. , Rodrígzuez-Pacheco Javier
Published: October 2024

Multispacecraft observations of 3He-rich solar energetic particle (SEP) events are scarce, but much needed in order to understand and properly constrain the source and transport of these remarkably enriched 3He SEP events. In this paper, we report 15 3He-rich SEP events that were detected by the Advanced Composition Explorer, the Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory, and Solar Orbiter near 1 au during Solar Orbiter’s aphelion pass at the end of 2022 and early 2023. Three (five) of these events were detected simultaneously by at least two (three) spacecraft at up to ∼40° longitudinal separation, while seven events were detected by only a single spacecraft, even though an adjacent spacecraft was less than 20° apart. Using a magnetic connectivity tool, we show statistically that there is a >50% probability of detection when the spacecraft-modeled footpoints have an angular separation angle of <24° to the potential source region back at the Sun. This supports previous studies suggesting that the source of these 3He-rich SEP events is narrow in longitudinal extent. On the other hand, the magnetic connectivity due to the presence of coronal mass ejections, footpoint motion, and/or field-line meandering may also lead to difference in a detection at 1 au.
The Observational and Numerical Analysis of the Rayleigh–Taylor Instability beneath a Hedgerow Prominence
Authors: Rees-Crockford T. , Scullion E. , Khomenko E. , de Vicente Ángel
Published: October 2024

Using Swedish 1 m Solar Telescope Crisp Imaging Spectro-Polarimeter 6563 Å (Hα) observations and Mancha3D simulations, we analyze the formation and evolution of falling knots beneath a hedgerow prominence. By comparing the observed knot widths and kinematics to those of a parametric survey of simulations, we estimate the range of magnetic field values and characteristic wavelengths to test if the magnetic Rayleigh–Taylor instability (MRTI) can provide a physically meaningful explanation. We recover observational parameters using a novel semiautomated method and find knot velocities with a mean of −9.68 km s−1 and a mean width of 614 km. Our simulations survey a range of critical wavelengths, λ

c
, of 100 to 500 km, and magnetic field strengths, B
0, of 1 to 20 G, finding the closest match to observations around λ

c
= 300 km, and B
0 = 2 to 6 G. As both the observational and simulated values match expected values, we conclude that the MRTI can provide a physically meaningful explanation of this observation. Additionally, we also predict that the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope will be able to observationally recover secondary instabilities on the leading edge of the falling mass through applying a point-spread function to an example from the simulated results.
Diversity in Fermi/GBM Gamma-Ray Bursts: New Insights from Machine Learning
Authors: Dimple  , Misra K. , Arun K. G.
Published: October 2024

Classification of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) has been a long-standing puzzle in high-energy astrophysics. Recent observations challenge the traditional short versus long viewpoint, where long GRBs are thought to originate from the collapse of massive stars and short GRBs from compact binary mergers. Machine learning (ML) algorithms have been instrumental in addressing this problem, revealing five distinct GRB groups within the Swift Burst Alert Telescope (BAT) light-curve data, two of which are associated with kilonovae (KNe). In this work, we extend our analysis to the Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor catalog and identify five clusters using unsupervised ML techniques, consistent with the Swift/BAT results. These five clusters are well separated in the fluence-duration plane, hinting at a potential link between fluence, duration, and complexities (or structures) in the light curves of GRBs. Further, we confirm two distinct classes of KN-associated GRBs. The presence of GRB 170817A in one of the two KN-associated clusters lends evidence to the hypothesis that this class of GRBs could potentially be produced by binary neutron star mergers. The second KN-associated GRB cluster could potentially originate from neutron star–black hole mergers. Future multimessenger observations of compact binaries in gravitational waves and electromagnetic waves can be paramount in understanding these clusters better.
Late Jets, Early Sparks: Illuminating the Premaximum Bumps in Superluminous Supernovae
Authors: Gottlieb Ore , Metzger Brian D.
Published: October 2024

Superluminous supernovae (SLSNe) radiate ≳10–100 times more energy than ordinary stellar explosions, implicating a novel power source behind these enigmatic events. One frequently discussed source, particularly for hydrogen-poor (Type I) SLSNe, is a central engine such as a millisecond magnetar or accreting black hole. Both black hole and magnetar engines are expected to channel a fraction of their luminosity into a collimated relativistic jet. Using 3D relativistic hydrodynamical simulations, we explore the interaction of a relativistic jet, endowed with a luminosity L

j
≈ 1045.5 erg s−1 and duration t
eng ≈ 10 days compatible with those needed to power SLSNe, launched into the envelope of the exploding star. The jet successfully breaks through the expanding ejecta, and its shocked cocoon powers ultraviolet/optical emission lasting several days after the explosion and reaching a peak luminosity ≳1044 erg s−1, corresponding to a sizable fraction of L

j
. This high radiative efficiency is the result of the modest adiabatic losses the cocoon experiences owing to the low optical depths of the enlarged ejecta at these late times, e.g., compared to the more compact stars in gamma-ray bursts. The luminosity and temperature of the cocoon emission match those of the “bumps” in SLSN light curves observed weeks prior to the optical maximum in many SLSNe. Confirmation of jet breakout signatures by future observations (e.g., days-long to weeks-long internal X-ray emission from the jet for on-axis observers, spectroscopy confirming large photosphere velocities v/c ≳ 0.1, or detection of a radio afterglow) would offer strong evidence for central engines powering SLSNe.
Out in the cold and warm! An antagonistic niche evolution of a global non-native shrub
Authors: Asth Matheus , Alves Ozorio do Nascimento Fellipe , Garcia Rodrigues Renato , Zenni Rafael , Moura-Júnior Edson
Published: October 2024

Climatic similarities between native and invaded areas are fundamental conditions for the establishment and dissemination of invasive non-native species. Preventive measures to indicate potential areas for biological invasions are crucial for managing invasion risks. This measure assumes that species maintain their environmental conditions conserved between native and invaded areas. However, some species can quickly change their realized niche when exposed to previously unexperienced environmental conditions. Here, we distinguish between these types of changes in the climatic niche of the Nicotiana glauca, a global non-native species, employing multivariate analyses to compare niche overlap between the native (Argentina and Bolivia) and invaded areas (North America, Mediterranean, Northeast South America, Southern Africa and Australia). We found evidence that the realized niche occupied by N. glauca in its native area does not overlap with the invaded area in the Caatinga (Northeast Brazil) and the Mediterranean regions. The niche in these invaded areas exhibits both warmer climates with lower daily and annual temperature amplitude (Caatinga) and colder, drier climates (Mediterranean). Relevant portions of the realized niche in the invaded areas of N. glauca in the Mediterranean and the Caatinga regions expanded compared to the climatic space of the native area, suggesting the species enlarged its realized niche in these invaded locations. Therefore, N. glauca has the ability to inhabit niches across a diverse climatic range that cannot be solely predicted based on the native distribution, owing to the evolution of niche. Thus, due to its broad climatic plasticity, populations of N. glauca worldwide should be regarded as a potential threat to biodiversity conservation by scientists and government environmental agencies. Finally, we suggest that when using predictive methods to identify potential areas for invasive non-native species, both invaded and native climatic spaces should be carefully considered.
Carencia de criterios demográficos en las zonificaciones rurales contra la despoblación: el programa de la Inversión Territorial Integrada (ITI) en Castilla-La Mancha (España)
Authors: Ruiz Pulpón Ángel Raúl
Published: October 2024

La lucha contra la despoblación rural ha ido ganando protagonismo en la toma de decisiones de las administraciones públicas a lo largo de los últimos años. En Castilla-La Mancha, región donde los fenómenos de despoblación son significativos, se han llevado a cabo distintas acciones que priorizan las zonas más afectadas por este proceso, constituyendo una de las regiones pioneras en la toma de decisiones. Entre las medidas programadas destaca la Inversión Territorial Integrada (ITI) que, implementada a través de los Fondos Estructurales y de Inversión Europeos, plantea hasta cinco áreas prioritarias de actuación en Castilla-La Mancha. El objetivo consiste en valorar la zonificación territorial que propone dicho Programa, teniendo en cuenta variables demográficas como el cambio demográfico, el grado de envejecimiento, la densidad de población y el tamaño municipal, que son indicadores que emplea el propio Gobierno regional en la recientemente aprobada Ley 2/2021 de medidas económicas, sociales y tributarias frente a la Despoblación y para el desarrollo rural de Castilla-La Mancha. Los resultados nos permiten comprobar, en primer lugar, que una correcta zonificación inicial es esencial a la hora de enjuiciar la eficiencia de las acciones programadas; y en segundo, que el modelo espacial propuesto cuenta con evidentes limitaciones territoriales en su diseño, ya que omite numerosos municipios con claros síntomas de regresión demográfica.
Territorio y vulnerabilidad, ejes de la zonificación rural del País Vasco
Authors: Alberdi Collantes Juan Cruz
Published: October 2024

Son muchas las comunidades rurales que se enfrentan a un nuevo contexto marcado por la despoblación, hasta el punto de situarlas al borde de su abandono. Otras, por razones diferentes, también afrontan un proceso de desestructuración. Este es el caso del medio rural vasco, sometido a las tensiones producidas por un medio urbano próximo. Para hacer frente a este problema, el País Vasco aprueba una nueva ley de desarrollo rural, potenciando un modelo de intervención que pretende ser más agil. Para ello, zonificar el espacio rural como medio para señalar los territorios que mayor problemática y menos opciones de intervención tienen es fundamental. El trabajo desarrolla una propuesta sustentada en una combinación de variables geográficas, económicas, demográficas y sociales reunidas a partir de indicadores compuestos y en una zonificación planteada en diferentes pasos, desde la delimitación de todo su medio rural hasta la graduación de la intervención en función de objetivos y microunidades territoriales, coincidentes con las entidades singulares de población. El conocimiento del territorio y el contraste de los resultados con los agentes rurales, desde los regionales a los locales, identifican un modelo caracterizado por tratar de definir el grado de incidencia de la ciudad en el espacio rural.
Estado actual de los robles eurosiberianos en el Sistema Central oriental (España)
Authors: Pajarón Elena , López Alicia , Castelo Joaquín , Bernal Rubén , Génova Mar
Published: October 2024

Los robles eurosiberianos tienen una escasa y no bien conocida área de distribución en el Sistema Central oriental. Dado que consideramos que el conocimiento preciso de la Corología es una herramienta fundamental para el adecuado manejo y conservación forestal, se ha realizado un estudio pormenorizado de su presencia en este territorio. Éste se ha basado en la recopilación de información bibliográfica y procedente de bases de datos botánicas y forestales y, también, aportando nuevos datos procedentes de las prospecciones de campo realizadas entre los años 2000 y 2015, que incluyen la ubicación, extensión y características de individuos, rodales o bosques. Toda esta información se ha sometido a procesos de homogeneización y sistematización, pues procedía de distintas fuentes con diferente estructura, calidad y grado de detalle. Se han determinado 231 cuadrículas UTM de 1x1 km distintas en las que está presente de manera natural alguno de los taxones que integran el grupo, entre las que 157 cuadrículas se indican por primera vez. Además, se han seleccionado y analizado 30 poblaciones, entre las más numerosas, con mayor probabilidad de reclutamiento y persistencia en el tiempo, comprobando una mayor presencia de estos robles en la Sierra de Ayllón, siendo sus representaciones cada vez más reducidas y aisladas hacia el oeste.
Leer las dinámicas de las redes regionales de ciudades en Antioquia a partir de las geografías del conflicto armado: una propuesta exploratoria (1985-2018)
Authors: Santana Rivas Luis Daniel
Published: October 2024

Las múltiples relaciones entre las geografías del conflicto armado colombiano durante el siglo XX y comienzos del XXI con los procesos de urbanización no han sido objeto de investigación y debate profundo en el contexto colombiano, ni desde el punto de vista de los estudios urbanos ni desde la ‘violentología’. Si bien esas relaciones se diferencian regionalmente el departamento de Antioquia, en el noroccidente del país, facilitará algunas pistas para comprenderlas tanto desde el punto de vista empírico como teórico. Así, el objetivo es identificar qué tipo de relaciones se han dado entre el conflicto armado y los procesos de cambio demográfico en las redes regionales de ciudades del departamento durante 1985 y 2018. Se propone un ejercicio de alcance exploratorio que combina descripción, análisis clúster y elaboración de una síntesis bivariada que revelan la existencia de tres tipos regionales principales de articulación conflicto-urbanización. Se concluye que estos corresponden a distintas formas de ampliación de la frontera de la modernización capitalista inscritas en lógicas de desarrollo geográficamente desigual que son claves tanto para la implementación de los acuerdos de paz vigentes como de la ambiciosa agenda de la paz total.
Problems of Implementing the Policy of Phygitalization of Higher Education in Georgia
Authors: Gvelesiani Revaz , Gogorishvili Irina
Published: October 2024

Since the beginning of the 21st century, the virtual world has entered our lives with huge strides, which we call the digitalization of various spheres of our lives. However, today we ourselves are trying to enter the virtual world, which we already call Phygitalization. The digitalization of education in Georgia has become especially noticeable after the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Schools and universities were forced to switch to online distance learning, and this affected everyone - schoolchildren and their parents, teachers, students and university professors. Digitalization concerns not only educational processes, but also organizational ones. The use of digital media in education is a global phenomenon. The scale of the phenomenon is evidenced by the size of the market (EdTech) for educational digital technologies. Advances in technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and decentralized block chains are seen by many as a new opportunity for human development. The speed and nature of the impact of digitalization will radically change the fundamental aspects of the education system and, as it develops with the introduction of digitalization, they will also be replaced. The relevance of the study is due to the fact that the higher education system in Georgia is developing in the context of constantly changing requirements for it, internal and external challenges, which determines the need for an appropriate response while maintaining the fundamental foundations of this social institution. The purpose of the study is to identify opportunities for the formation and implementation of a digitalization policy based on an analysis of the experience of online distance learning and digitalization of management of the educational environment of a university.
The Impact of Digital Transformation on Supply Chain Management
Authors: Oualid El Baki Mohamed , Andaloussi Manal Benatiya
Published: October 2024

Digital transformation is reshaping SCM by integrating advanced technologies. This chapter explores the impact of digitalization on SCM, focusing on the opportunities it presents, the challenges organizations face, and the future directions of digital supply chains. Key areas covered include the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning in optimizing processes, the use of Internet of Things (IoT) for real-time monitoring, and the implementation of blockchain for improved traceability. The chapter also examines the benefits of digital transformation, such as increased productivity, better visibility, and enhanced sustainability. it discusses the challenges associated with digital adoption, including technological integration, data security, and change management. The findings are the potential of digital technologies and offer practical advice for companies looking to navigate their digital journey and achieve competitive advantages in a rapidly changing environment.
Study of the Impact of Artificial Intelligence and the Digitalization of Purchasing Practices on Economic Performance
Authors: Youssef Jouali , Jamila Jouali
Published: October 2024

This chapter explores the impact of technological advances on purchasing practices and their influence on the performance of Moroccan companies, focusing on crucial aspects such as the impact of information technology, machine learning techniques, and the resolution of logistical challenges. The study underlines the importance of digitization for Moroccan businesses and policymakers, highlighting the critical role of technology adoption in promoting the procurement sector. It identifies the main drivers of digitization adoption, including organizational, technological, environmental, and human aspects, while addressing ethical considerations, such as data privacy and the impact on employment. This chapter demonstrates how digitization and AI can improve business performance and competitiveness in the purchasing function. It provides guidelines for Moroccan companies and policymakers to navigate this digital transformation effectively.
Identifying Masstige Marketing Trends Through an Extensive Bibliographic Review Using R Analytics
Authors: Talwar Aditi , Vij Priya
Published: October 2024

The notion of “masstige marketing,” which integrates high-end (prestige) branding with mass-market appeal, has generated a considerable amount of interest nowadays. This study uses bibliometric analysis of accessible articles from the Scopus database using Biblioshiny to determine current research developments in masstige marketing and to streamline possibilities for future research. The study used bibliometric assessment, performance evaluation, and science mapping to examine 191 papers that were published between 2014 and 2024. With 39 articles, the research findings showed that 2022 was the most productive year. With 10 publications, Paul J appears to be the most productive author and Ko E got a maximum of 343 citations. The two most productive nations are the “United States,” and “India” for the masstige marketing-related research. This bibliometric deep dive not only charts the growth of masstige marketing but also establishes a foundation for future exploration and strategic application in an increasingly competitive market landscape.
Influence of an “Indian Aesthetic” vs. “East Asian Aesthetic” on Buying Behaviour
Authors: Kumar Sunita , Nair Poornima , Thankachan Jimmy , Nandhi Sreeraman
Published: October 2024

Purchase decisions can be broadly categorised as ‘functional' and ‘hedonic'. Hedonic purchases primarily depend on consumer taste, which is supposed to be unique and innate to consumers, also known as ‘aesthetic sensitivity'. In modern times consumers are constantly exposed to a plethora of different opinions and alternatives, making it hard to categorise opinions and preferences as an innate occurrence. Leading to the ‘formation of trends'; trends can be defined as an activity or style that gains popularity for a limited period of time, eventually dying out. Retailers today struggle to differentiate themselves from their competitors, hence multiple brands depend on aesthetic appeal. In the Indian market, brands like Fab India, Kama, and Forest Essentials use Indian aesthetics as a differentiator. While many others have adopted a modern East-Asian aesthetic. This paper compares the demographics targeted by companies adopting specific aesthetics; and consumers' subsequent buying behavior portrayed.
Evolution and Challenges in the Luxury Sector
Authors: Chandratreya Abhijit
Published: October 2024

The luxury industry stands at the precipice of significant transformation as it navigates the complexities of a rapidly evolving global market. This chapter explores the future of the luxury sector, examining the key drivers of change, including technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and the increasing emphasis on sustainability and ethical practices. Through an in-depth analysis of emerging trends and potential challenges, we provide insights into how luxury brands can adapt and thrive in this dynamic environment. The discussion covers the integration of digital innovations, the rise of new affluent markets, and the importance of maintaining brand heritage while appealing to modern sensibilities. By understanding these critical factors, stakeholders can better prepare for the next frontier in luxury, ensuring continued relevance and success.
Optimization of Enterprise Financial Risk Management and Crisis Early Warning System Supported by AI
Authors: Quan Chen , Yuan Yu-Hsi , Wang Gang , Wu Hsin-Te
Published: October 2024

The stability of the financial market plays a key role in the overall health of the economic system, and optimizing corporate financial risk management and crisis warning systems is of great significance. Traditional financial risk management methods often face challenges when processing large-scale, resulting in a decrease in the accuracy of risk assessment. This study combining gated recurrent units (GRU), temporal convolutional networks (TCN) and attention mechanisms. Leverage diverse data sets to improve the accuracy of financial risk assessments and the effectiveness of crisis warnings. Experimental results show that the algorithm outperforms the baseline model in terms of risk prediction accuracy, efficiency and stability. For example, on the LendingClub loan dataset, FLOPs are reduced by more than 46.8%, inference time is improved by more than 48.5%. This method provides new perspectives and solutions for optimizing corporate financial risk management and crisis warning systems. This will have a positive impact on the stable operation of enterprises and other aspects.