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Environmental Approaches for the Benchmarking of International Experience in the Use of Scientific Research in State Strategic Planning for a Sustainable Development
Authors: TAUBAYEV Ayapbergen , ARKENOVA Zhadyra , MUSSATAYEVA Assemgul
Published: December 2022

The prospects for sustainable development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the factors influencing its development are considered as a long-term direction of structural policy, which makes it possible to create and actively develop sustainable development programs, minimize risks, increase competitiveness and open up new opportunities that take into account the negative impact on the environment. In this regard, the paper analyzes the mechanisms of scientific support of state strategic planning in the framework of environmental management, using the scientific potential of the academic environment, taking into account the opinion of the public and the expert community, as well as the creation of specialized research institutes. The results of this study will indicate the ways in which the innovative potential conducted by the public administration could use the potential of science to improve the efficiency of public policies in environment management for a sustainable development.
Ecologization: Barriers and Opportunities to Overcome Them in the Conditions of Post-War Recovery
Authors: KOSOVYCH Bohdana , VASKIVSKA Katerуna , KUCHER Anatolii
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the scientific work is to identify objective and subjective obstacles to the successful development of ecologization as an important component of ensuring sustainable development and the direction of humanization of modern society, finding ways to overcome these obstacles using institutional tool. Based on the results of the research, the importance of intensifying the solution of environmental problems faced by modern humanity is argued. A complex of factors inhibiting the ecologically oriented efforts of the world community is identified. They are divided into objective and subjective obstacles. The essential characteristics of the isolated obstacles are considered. Attention is drawn to the environmental challenges caused by the military invasion of the russian occupiers in Ukraine. Possible ways of influencing the key institutions of society on the successful development of ecologization are proposed. The importance of ecologization as an innovative way of solving economic problems, preserving the environment and ensuring general well-being is established. The scientific novelty of the research results lies in the fact that, based on the definition of objective and subjective obstacles to the ecologization of all aspects of human existence, possible ways of influencing the key institutions of society – the state, politics, law, people, economy, entrepreneurship – on the establishment of ecological values have been clarified as decisive for humanity in the third millennium.
Halal Tourism Governance Based on the Fatwa of the National Sharia Council on Tourism Improvement
Authors: BAHRUDIN Moh.
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the governance of halal tourism in Lampung based on the Fatwa of the National Sharia Council (DSN) of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) No 108/DSN-MUI/X/2016 concerning Tourism Improvement. The research method uses an empirical qualitative approach, as well as legal and doctrinal approaches. Data collection methods include observation, interviews, and literature study. The results of the analysis reveal two things. First, the management of halal tourism based on the DSN-MUI Fatwa consists of 11 (eleven) general provisions and 15 (fifteen) definitions. Four objects are the focus of general provisions, namely tourism, sharia tourism, tourism, and sharia tourist destinations. There are six subjects, namely tourists, sharia travel agencies, tour guides, tourism entrepreneurs, and therapists. Second, the implementation of the concept of Halal Tourism Governance towards increasing Sharia Tourism in Lampung is realized in five components. It can be concluded that the management of halal tourism and its implementation cannot be separated from the sources of fiqh law (ushul al-fiqh). The implication highlights the importance of central and local government efforts to encourage the development of laws on effective halal tourism governance. The private sector and the public as actors in the halal tourism industry must pay attention to the DSN MUI fatwa. So, halal tourism can make a significant contribution to the welfare of the community, especially in Lampung Province.
Pengaruh Konsentrasi Pupuk Kotoran Kambing dan Jenis Rimpang Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bibit Tanaman Jahe Merah (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum)
Authors: Khoiriyah Khoiriyah , Prihastanti Erma , Suedy Sri Widodo Agung , Izzati Munifatul
Published: December 2022

Jahe merah merupakan komoditas yang banyak dibutuhkan di bidang pangan dan pengobatan.  Salah  satu  senyawa yang memiliki aktivitas antioksidan serta anti-inflamasi dalam jahe merah yaitu flavonoid. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh jenis rimpang dan pupuk kotoran kambing terhadap pembibitan tanaman jahe merah. Penelitian  ini menggunakan metode rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) faktorial 5x2 dengan 4 ulangan. Perlakuan menggunakan rimpang cabang pertama (Rp) dan rimpang cabang kedua (Rs), serta pupuk kotoran kambing dengan konsentrasi PK0=0%, PK1=20%, PK2=30%, PK3=40%, dan PK4=50%.Variable penelitian ini adalah jumlah daun, panjang daun, jumlah akar, panjang akar, panjang batang, dan penambahan bobot basah tanaman. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji ANOVA (Analysis of variance) dan dilanjutkan dengan DMRT (Duncan's multiple range test). Aplikasi pemberian pupuk organik kotoran  kambing dan penggunaan jenis rimpang yang berbeda dapat mempengaruhi kecepatan pembibitan dan kualitas tanaman jahe merah. Hasil terbaik ditunjukkan oleh perlakuan RsPK3 (rimpang cabang kedua + pupuk 40%) dengan  hasil jumlah daun 8.5 helai, panjang daun 22.02cm, jumlah akar 8,75 helai, panjang akar 21.50cm, panjang batang 30.75cm, dan pertambahan bobot sebesar 88,70g. Red ginger is a commodity that is much needed in the field of food and medicine. One of the compounds that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in red ginger is flavonoids. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of rhizome types and goat manure on red ginger plant nurseries. This study used a factorial 5x2 completely randomized design (RAL) with 4 replications.. The treatment used the first branch rhizome (Rp) and second branch rhizome (Rs), as well as goat manure fertilizer with a concentration of PK0=0%, PK1=20%, PK2=30%, PK3=40%, and PK4=50%. Research variables these are the number of leaves, leaf length, number of roots, root length, stem length, and the addition of plant wet weight. Data were analyzed using ANOVA (Analysis of variance) and followed by DMRT (Duncan's multiple range test). The application of organic goat manure and the use of different types of rhizomes can affect the speed of seeding and the quality of red ginger plants. The best results were shown by the RsPK3 treatment (second branch rhizome + 40% fertilizer) with 8.5 leaves, 22.02 cm leaf length, 8.75 roots, 21.50 cm root length, 30.75 cm stem length, and 88 weight gain. 70g.
Identification of Anti-Inflammatory Compounds Present in Nigella Sativa and Analyzing Their Effects on the Inflammation Pathway Using In Silico Techniques
Authors: Abdelhalim Habiba
Published: December 2022

Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin, is an herb native to Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. The chemical constituents found in Nigella sativa seeds have been known to have a wide array of pharmacological actions. Previous studies have primarily focused on identifying the structures of these compounds and their medicinal properties based on physiochemical analysis. There have been few studies that explain how these compounds interact with enzymes found in the human body. Hence, the objective of this study was to identify anti-inflammatory compounds present in Nigella sativa from previous literature and see if these compounds can be used to target the cyclooxygenase-2 inflammatory pathway. We compiled a list of twenty-three chemical compounds present in Nigella sativa and then constructed a comprehensive molecular database of their three-dimensional structures using chemical modeling approaches. We then docked these compounds into two different cyclooxygenase-2 molecules, using in silico techniques, to observe their conformation as well as binding affinity. Furthermore, we analyzed the inter-action patterns of the five most stable compounds to understand their effects on the cyclooxygenase binding pocket. In conclusion, using structural bioinformatics approaches, we have identified novel compounds derived from Nigella sativa that can be used as possible agents to target inflammation.
Cystinuria: Genetic Aspects and Novel Pharmacotherapeutics
Authors: Stachula Diana , Sahota Amrik
Published: December 2022

This review provides an overview of the genetic aspects of cystinuria, as well as the novel pharmacotherapeutics that could potentially be used to treat the disease. Cystinuria is an inherited disorder characterized by the formation of painful stones in the kidneys, bladder, and other parts of the renal system. Currently, mutations responsible for cystinuria have been identified in two genes (SLC3A1 and SLC7A9 ), and cystinuria patients are categorized based on their genotypes - which versions, or alleles, of these genes they have (mutated or wild-type). Regardless of genotype, however, current treatments for all cystinuria patients have significant limitations. This has led researchers to search for more promising therapeutics. One potential treatment uses cystine analogs—compounds that are structurally similar to cystine, which is the naturally occurring chemical substance from which the stones are formed. These compounds have demonstrated the ability to inhibit stone formation by stunting cystine crystallization – the process by which cystine crystals aggregate to form stones. Gene therapy may also be used to treat cystinuria in the future by replacing mutated copies of SLC3A1 and SLC7A9 with healthy ones. Technological advancements and an improvement of our understanding of how gene therapy functions in the renal system could reveal even more treatment possibilities.
In Silico Studies of Compounds Present in Azadirachta Indica (Neem) and Their Ability to Bind Hiv Integrase Protein
Authors: Zhang Zhongrui , Lau Yin Hei , Arora Sonia
Published: December 2022

Azadirachta indica (Neem) is an evergreen tree that belongs to the Meliaceae family. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and grows worldwide. It is also known as the "village pharmacy" in India for its wide range of therapeutic and pharmacological properties. An in vitro study indicated that A. indica showed anti-HIV properties. However, the exact mechanism for the supposed anti-HIV properties remains unknown. This study aimed to construct an in-silico database of the compounds present in A. in-dica and propose a computational analysis of these compounds against HIV integrase. We performed a thorough literature search to gather relevant information on the plant compounds, including chemical structure, location within the plant, extraction method, and percent yield of each compound found in the plant. We took a comprehensive ap-proach to closely study the binding pockets of HIV integrase and performed molecular docking on A. indica compounds using Molecular Operating Envi-ronment. A deductive analysis of the docking energies of these compounds revealed thirty potential binders against HIV integrase proteins. We further validated these binders by comparing the ligand in-teractions to known inhibitors using Ligplot+, which identified the presence of numerous hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions at the protein binding pocket. In conclusion, we propose an un-derlying binding potential for several A. indica compounds with HIV integrase, yielding a potential mechanism for the anti-HIV activity of A. indica.
Exploring Epithelial Communication to the Mesenchyme and Its Impact on the Expression of Genes Related to Tumorigenesis
Authors: Patel Jay , Verzi Michael
Published: December 2022

Homeostasis of the epithelium is depend-ent on the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway, which regulates the proliferation of intestinal stem cells. The gain of function mutations in the beta-catenin gene leads to rapid cell proliferation and malignant growth in the epithelium. In addition, the maintenance of these stem cells appears to be linked to mesenchymal-derived factors. Although the communication between epithelial and mesenchyme cell populations remains uncharacterized, understanding this mechanism will help us further understand the various pathways involved in tumor initiation processes. Our results show that the communi-cation between the mesenchyme and epithelium during transformation is influenced by varying levels of protein-expressing genes including Wnt2b, Grem1, and Bmp6.
Differential Gene Expression Analysis and Gene Ontology in Triploid and Diploid Pocillopora Acuta
Authors: Misri Deeksha , Chille Erin E. , Stephens Timothy G. , Bhattacharya Debashish
Published: December 2022

Corals are marine invertebrates that are facing life-threatening environmental stressors due to climate change. Polyploidy can, in such cases, be an important source of variation and adaptation in corals and other species. Polyploidy is the genomic condition wherein the cells of a normally diploid organism have more than one pair of chromosomes. Pocillopora acuta, also known as the cauliflower coral, is a brooding coral that can also reproduce asexually. It is a stress-sensitive coral, which means it shows clear physiological changes in response to environmental stressors like temperature, salinity, and pH. In this study, about 60% of the stony coral Pocillopora acuta samples collected from Kāneʻohe Bay, Oahu, HI, were triploid. The aim of this study was to identify the differences in gene expression patterns between triploid cluster 1 (T1), triploid cluster 2 (T2), and diploid samples (D) of P. acuta. Pairwise comparisons were carried out between all categories: T1 vs. D, T2 vs. D, and T1 vs. T2. While there were a large number of genes exhibiting similar expression patterns in both triploid clusters, many genes were differentially regulated in T1 when compared to T2. This result provides evidence suggesting that the two triploid lineages originated from separate triploidization events in Kāneʻohe Bay. The differentially expressed genes shared between these two triploid lineages, when compared to the diploid coral lineage, suggests changes in cellular physiology as a result of polyploidization. Functional analysis of the P. acuta genes can provide deeper insight into the specific, differentially regulated molecular functions and biological processes in triploids when compared to diploid P. acuta. Future studies involving comparative functional enrichment analysis with more triploid and diploid samples of P. acuta will provide more insight into events that caused triploidization and the coral’s response to environmental stressors.
Rilke in Translation: Uncovering the Panther in the English Language
Authors: Luckhoff Serena
Published: December 2022

Walter Benjamin’s influential essay, The Task of the Translator, reflects on how translation can be used to create new works of art and literature instead of attempting to create exact replicas of original works. Rather than translating by searching for words in the target language that are most equivalent to words in the original language, Benjamin encourages the practice of translation as a process which lets two languages influence and change one another. Using Benjamin as a guide, I attempt to create an English translation of Rainer Maria Rilke’s German language poem “Der Panther” that distributes the meaning of the original work throughout the entire translation. To do this, I shift my focus away from translating words and phrases in isolation to reflect on how the effects of seemingly small translation choices reverberate through the work as a whole. I will also compare my translation to the historically important translations of “Der Panther” by Stephen Mitchell, Robert Bly, and C. F. MacIntyre, and argue how mine allows for analyses of themes such as stillness, the panther’s mental state, and the panther’s mind-body relation which more closely emulate Rilke’s original work.
Privacy Paradox or Privacy Apathy? Exploring the Relationship between Social Media Usage and Public Opinion on Government Usage of Data Collection Programs
Authors: Wargaski Robert
Published: December 2022

The prominence of social media as a mechanism for global communication has raised questions regarding its integrity and security of personal information identifiers such as name, address, and location history. The rise of government surveillance programs, such as those Edward Snowden exposed in 2013, are a case study in mass collection of identifying personal information without the consent of the American public. This paper looks to determine if there is a causal relationship between social media usage and negative opinions regarding mass personal identifying information government collection programs within the United States. Using data compiled by the Pew Research Center, I found that there was no statistically significant relationship at all. This has powerful policy implications such as the normalization of the surveillance state. Further research is needed to address concerns regarding the broad variables used as part of this paper.
Development of a flexible tooling system for sheet metal bending
Authors: Stefanovska E. , Pepelnjak T.
Published: December 2022

This article presents the design and development of a flexible tooling system for sheet metal bending. The flexible tooling system aims to reduce manufacturing disturbances and increase the efficiency of the forming process. First and foremost, the structural behaviour of the sheet metal is investigated using the finite element method for the numerical simulation of the three-point bending process. The analysis’ findings enabled the prediction of component reaction to loads, which are essential for the further optimization and enhancement of the tooling system’s flexibility. At the initial stage of the development phase, SolidWorks, the computer-aided design software, is utilized to visualise the flexible tooling system and improve the tooling connectivity design. Furthermore, the prototype is developed by integrating mechanical and electrical components, such as the Arduino Mega microcontroller, stepper motors, and digital stepper drivers. Automation is achieved by programming the Arduino microcontroller board and controlling the stepper motors’ movement to ensure precise displacement and speed control of the forming tools. The tooling system’s major qualities are its high flexibility, achieved through the implementation of two moveable support cylinders and the possibility of being further upgraded to a closed-loop forming system. The higher level of automation and optimization of the sheet metal bending process can lead to improved processing efficiency and help achieve the desired formed products with higher quality and the required geometric tolerance. It is expected that the development of a flexible tooling system will find widespread application in sheet metal bending processes, resulting in reduced material costs, rapid equipment set-up and higher processing repeatability.
A new approach for quality prediction and control of multistage production and manufacturing process based on Big Data analysis and Neural Networks
Authors: Tian S. , Zhang Z. , Xie X. , Yu C.
Published: December 2022

As consumers care more and more about product quality, it is important to mine the deep correlations between production and manufacturing parameters and the evaluation of product quality through the analysis of industrial big data. The existing research of product quality prediction faces several major problems: the lack of diverse quality features, the poor tractability of abnormal parameters, the strong nonlinearity of parameters, the obvious sequential property of data, and the severe time lag of data. To solve these problems, this paper explores the quality prediction and control of multistage MP process (MPMP) based on big data analysis. Firstly, the prediction strategy and flow were specified for MPMP product quality prediction, and the features were extracted from MPMP product quality. After that, the MPMP product quality features were described in multiple dimensions, the attention mechanism was introduced to the prediction process. In addition, the recurrent neural network was improved, and an MPMP product quality prediction model was established on bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM) network. Our model was compared with AdaBoost and XGBoost through experiments. The effectiveness of our model was demonstrated by the results of the appearance quality PQ1, and the area under the curve (AUC) for each process parameter. In general, our model is superior to other algorithms in the accuracy, mean accuracy, and precision of product quality prediction.
Experimental determination of influences on a gauge block’s stack length
Authors: Lipus L.C. , Acko B. , Tompa J.
Published: December 2022

Gauge blocks are an important basis for maintaining traceability in dimensional metrology, used for calibrating length measuring instruments and for adjustments in all branches of manufacturing. Their important feature is that they can be wrung with small dimensional uncertainty. An overview of the factors influencing the accuracy of a stack length, such as the quality of the gauge blocks (grade, wear), surface preparation (cleaning and usage of a lubricant), wringing (way and time, temperature of hands and gloves) is given in the paper. Experiments for determining these influences were performed with a highly precise gauge block comparator. Proper selection of gauge blocks, preparation of their surfaces and oiling improve the accuracy of a stack length. Application of a lubricant, wiped with a dry cloth or paper towel, helps to wring them more easily, but its contribution to the stack length in the experiment was 0.1 µm for oil and 0.2 µm for grease. Temperature changes of gauge blocks were estimated by holding them, and, during wringing in well controlled air conditions, monitoring them to yield the empirical coefficients of their warming up. The results showed that usage of gloves reduces the warming up by approximately half, but still the stack must be stabilised in well controlled conditions for at least one hour if it is used for micrometre-level precise measurements.
Last-mile delivery optimization considering the demand of market distribution methods: A case studies using Adaptive Large Neighborhood Search algorithm
Authors: Huang Q.L. , Wang W.J. , Liang X.J. , Xu L. , Niu X.Y. , Yang X.Y.
Published: December 2022

Based on the current situation and problems of transportation "last mile" transportation distribution, this paper establishes a path optimization model based on user distribution methods from the perspective of market preference for transportation distribution methods, designs an Adaptive Large Neighborhood Search (ALNS) algorithm, and builds a user portrait based on the solution algorithm and the construction method. Based on the solution algorithm and the user portrait construction method, the solution scenario is established, and the distribution route and transportation distribution method are planned based on five real location data. Through the analysis of the solution scenarios, it can be obtained that after the optimization of the model, the transportation distribution cost of enterprises can be reduced, and the satisfaction of the transportation distribution service quality can be improved. The higher the complaint cost, the lower the total transportation and distribution cost, and the higher the satisfaction rate; the higher the time window penalty cost, the higher the total distribution cost, and the lower the satisfaction rate. Through several model comparisons, it is found that the optimized model has obvious advantages in transportation cost and good performance in transportation service satisfaction. To further strengthen the promotion and application of the distribution path optimization model, countermeasures are proposed in three aspects: establishing a unified end transportation information service platform, increasing the investment in end transportation path optimization, and strengthening the formulation of supporting policies to realize the optimization of end distribution services.
A robust study of the transmission dynamics of zoonotic infection through non-integer derivative
Authors: Jan Rashid , Alharbi Asma , Boulaaras Salah , Alyobi Sultan , Khan Zaryab
Published: December 2022

In Sub-Saharan Africa, zoonotic diseases are the leading cause of sickness and mortality, yet preventing their spread has long been difficult. Vaccination initiatives have significantly reduced the frequency of zoonotic diseases mostly in African regions. Nonetheless, zoonotic illnesses continue to be a hazard to underdeveloped countries. Zoonotic infections are spread by direct contact, food, and water. We construct an epidemic model to understand zoonotic disease transmission phenomena. The model is examined using the fundamental results of fractional theory. The reproduction parameter

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was obtained by inspecting the model’s steady states. The stability of the system’s steady states has been demonstrated. The system’s reproduction parameter is quantitatively explored by varying various input parameters. Furthermore, the presence and uniqueness of the solution of the proposed dynamics of zoonotic diseases have been demonstrated. Different simulations of the recommended zoonotic disease model with different input factors are performed to inspect the complex dynamics of zoonotic disease with the influence of various model factors. To establish effective prevention and control measures for the infection, we analyse dynamical behaviour of the system. Decreasing the fractional order

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can decrease the infection level significantly. Different factors for reducing zoonotic diseases were recommended to regional policymakers.
Design, simulation and performance analysis of photovoltaic solar water pumping system
Authors: Maka Ali O. M. , Mehmood Mubbashar , Chaudhary Tariq Nawaz
Published: December 2022

The solar photovoltaic system is one of the technologies which is used to pump water in rural, isolated and desert areas where electric connection to the main grid is a problem. The study area is selected because of its higher natural resources of solar radiation over the year. Thus, that encourages us to adopt this study in order to understand the effects of various operating parameters on performance behaviour, which leads to enhancing the system design. This paper aims to assess the solar water pump system’s design and estimated performance in real environmental conditions. The PVsyst has been used to design and simulate a system which allows us to analyse the operating behaviour of a photovoltaic solar water pumping system. The solar PV pumping system design is considered; the photovoltaic module has characteristics and the pumping system characteristics. The photovoltaic array losses due to temperature were estimated about −14.3% and the soiling losses represented approximately −5%. The results showed that performance losses were significant variance in the months of the summer season from May to July. Therefore, their implication on the water flow rates significantly decreases throughout the months of the summer season from May to July, respectively.
Pasts, presents and futures: discourses of colonization and decolonization
Authors: Deumert Ana
Published: December 2022

In this article, I reflect on the future of macro-sociolinguistic research from a global-south perspective. I discuss the role that activism has played in scholarly work, and how such activism was hampered by persistent ideologies of ‘thingification’; that is, ideologies that created languages and nations as ‘objects’ (to be managed and controlled by states and local/national/global elites). I ground the history of such discourses in colonialism-capitalism. I further explore the global and local regimes of language that were created through the dehumanizing violence of colonialism-capitalism, as well as the alternative futures that have been imagined by all those who resisted – and continue to resist – this violence. I conclude with some thoughts on temporalities, on the different relationships with, and to, time and the urgency of the present.
Simulación con FEA de la transferencia de calor a través de un trozo de carne emulado, con geometría rectangular, en una cámara de termoencogido
Authors: Velázquez Ortega José Luis , López Pérez Jorge , Cruz Romero Pablo
Published: December 2022

Producir alimentos inocuos es una prioridad. En la industria de los alimentos se usa el análisis de peligros y puntos críticos de control (HACCP, por sus siglas en inglés) para el control de peligros biológicos. Sin embargo, hacer porciones permite su recontaminación, poniendo en riesgo este atributo, problema que se ha controlado agregando algún proceso adicional, como el empleo del procesamiento por altas presiones: un método eficiente, pero costoso y tardado. El propósito de esta investigación es modificar el proceso de termoencogido de los envases de productos en porciones y convertirlo en un punto crítico de control para garantizar su inocuidad, ya que hasta ahora es concebido únicamente para proteger el alimento de agentes externos, recubriéndolo en un envase de plástico termoencogible y sumergiéndolo en un tanque con agua caliente. Para este fin, se obtuvieron variables de temperatura, flux y tiempo mediante simulaciones computacionales en un trozo de carne emulado, utilizando el análisis del elemento finito para estimar y evaluar el proceso de calentamiento.
Investment Analysis of a Joint Forest and Game Management – A Case Study from Croatian Dinarides
Authors: Beljan Karlo , Pokupić Marija , Mataković Hrvoje , Bruzzese Stefano
Published: December 2022

Wildlife-based tourism, including hunting, is attracting interest from governments, the tourism industry, and researchers. Capital investment in renewable resources, like forests, represents spatial and temporal management, which is significantly limited by the natural potential of a particular habitat (e.g., volume increment, the quantity of food for wildlife, etc.). Therefore, the return rate expected by the investor is quite fixed and the only tool by which the investor can increase it is by adding further business activities and/or expanding the existing value chain. In the Republic of Croatia, the only forests which can be purchased by individual or institutional investors, and in which it is possible to establish both active forest management and commercial hunting, are private forests. Based on these insights, we analysed characteristics of capital invested in a large-scale private forest, where game management is carried out in addition to extensive forest management. Of the 1,104 hunting grounds in Croatia, the one with the largest percentage of forest cover (92%) and privately owned (61%) was taken as the subject of this case study (name of the hunting ground: VIII/120 “Permani” (10,017 ha)). A theoretical approach was used in which the investor buys all private forests (predominantly consisting of common beech), conducts forest management activities, and makes a profit by selling timber (30-year period). Furthermore, the hunting segment consisting of game management for red deer, roe deer, wild boar and brown bear is evaluated. At the lowest cost of capital (5.41%), the results of the separate forest management revealed an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 5.10%, a negative Net Present Value (NPV) (-760,000 €) and a 30-year discount payback period. Joint forest and game management resulted in an IRR of 5.69%, a positive NPV (680,000 €), and the same length of a discount payback period.
La transmisión de valores a través del lenguaje cinematográfico Beatriz Peña Acuña
Authors: Gonzálvez Vallés Juan Enrique
Published: December 2022

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NUEVOS RETOS EN NEUROMARKETING Y COMUNICACIÓN EN EL ÁMBITO ACADÉMICO Y EMPRESARIAL
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Published: December 2022

Influencers, storytelling y emociones: marketing digital en el sector de las marcas de moda y el lujo
Ampliando los horizontes del neuromarketing: disminución de los problemas adictivos en la comunidad
Análisis de los procesos de tratamiento de información en un estudio de análisis de sentimiento utilizando la tecnología de Google
Percepción de los estudiantes del grado de publicidad y RR.PP. Sobre la relación entre marcas e influencers en Instagram
La representación de la pandemia del COVID-19 en los Doodles de Google
La ficción en búsqueda del realismo. Un análisis de “Los Favoritos de Midas (2020)”: periodismo, política y contrapoder
Interdependencias entre la heurística y la estrategia de precios: una aplicación para productos de alimentación de gran consumo
Percepción del neuromarketing por parte de los jóvenes españoles
La toma de decisiones errónea en política
Análisis lexicométrico de los mensajes publicitarios de las grandes marcas en España ante la crisis del COVID
¡Pide mi vino!: análisis con eye tracking del etiquetado de botellas de vino en una feria nacional del vino
La pupilometría y el eye tracking como herramientas del neuromarketing
Estructuralismo de propp en los periodistas héroes y villanos del cine español
Problemas éticos en la investigación con neuromarketing: una revisión de la literatura
Percepción de sabores de malteadas a través de canales sensoriales por medio de electroencefalografía y galvanometría
La aplicación del marketing olfativo en el entorno comercial
Actores clave y formación en el sector del telemarketing. Un estudio de caso aplicando el análisis de redes sociales
La medición de las estrategias de marketing experiencial para la generación millennial en el sector hotelero Leisure español
Supermercados, redes sociales y covid-19: neuromarketing y humanización del mensaje
Revisión teórico-científica del marco conceptual de la emoción y el sentimiento y su aplicación al neuromarketing
Propuestas para unas estrategias de marketing en redes sociales, más eficientes. El análisis de las cuentas corporativas universitarias
La aplicación del neuromarketing al ámbito del turismo: una revisión bibliográfica
El uso de las redes sociales y su relación con la decisión de compra del turista
Comportamiento de compra y marketing de los sentidos: un análisis de su influencia en los compradores de moda
Información local y Unión Europea: análisis de la gestión comunicativa de medios e instituciones
Authors: Rivas-de-Roca Rubén , García-Gordillo Mar
Published: December 2022

La rendición de cuentas periodística de la Unión Europea (UE) es un asunto espinoso ampliamente abordado por la literatura, ya que a ese sistema político se le atribuye una excesiva lejanía con la ciudadanía. Este problema se ha visto agudizado por un reciente auge del euroescepticismo, que disminuye la confianza en las noticias sobre la UE. Frente a la crisis de la información internacional, los medios locales experimentan una revitalización en la era digital, que procede de la necesidad de conocer lo que sucede en las comunidades más cercanas. En este contexto, el presente estudio pretende analizar la gestión informativa de la UE en entornos locales. Para dicho fin, se emplean entrevistas semiestructuradas y en profundidad (n=14), dirigidas no solo a conocer la percepción de periodistas de proximidad involucrados en esta materia en tres países europeos (Alemania, España y Reino Unido), sino también la opinión de funcionarios comunitarios dedicados a tareas comunicativas. Como resultados, se observa que la consideración de la información europea a nivel local es distinta por países, lo que imbrica con la pervivencia de sistemas mediáticos nacionales en Europa. La reflexividad de los periodistas sobre su trabajo es limitada, a la vez que critican la labor comunicativa de las instituciones. Esto contrasta con un cierto optimismo de los funcionarios europeos, que señalan un progresivo cambio en los ecosistemas locales hacia una menor intermediación periodística.
Sex Conservatism, Internalized Homonegativity, PrEP Stigma, and Intention to Use PrEP: A Study of Chinese-Speaking Gay and Bisexual Male Youth in Hong Kong
Authors: Suen Yiu Tung , Chan Randolph C. H. , Wong Eliz Miu Yin
Published: December 2022

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) stigma has been found to be a major barrier to PrEP acceptability and uptake. Research has found that different ethnic/cultural groups display varying levels of PrEP stigma. This article studies sex conservatism and internalized homonegativity as two sexuality- and culture-related aspects that influence PrEP stigma and intention to use PrEP. An online survey of 279 young gay and bisexual men in Hong Kong found that internalized homonegativity was positively associated with PrEP stigma. Respondents who were more conservative about sex showed lower intention to use PrEP, whereas those who had higher income and more positive attitudes about PrEP were more likely to express intention to use PrEP. This study provides novel empirical evidence for understanding PrEP stigma and uptake from a sexuality and cultural perspective. The influence of sexuality- and culture-related factors on PrEP stigma and uptake warrants greater attention, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Construction of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) by Prevention Professionals as a Tool for Black African Migrant Women … or Not?
Authors: Demart Sarah , Gérard Emilie
Published: December 2022

While sub-Saharan African migrants are recognized as a key population in the HIV epidemics, they are absent from the PrEP delivery system and in particular women. The central argument of this article is that PrEP for Black African migrant women is an ambivalent offer that makes it necessary to understand how migration, gender, sexuality, and origin interact. Bringing together a sociologist and a prevention project manager, this article looks at how Belgian prevention professionals navigate with this ambivalent offer. From semi-directive interviews we explore how PrEP is constructed as a prevention tool for this population. The results show that different causalities are attributed to their absence from PrEP delivery system. This pluralism leads us to argue that there is a real blurring in the definition of this public as a “priority” in terms not only of representations and practices but also of political agenda.
Construct Validity of the Dutch, English, French, and Spanish LPFS-BF 2.0: Measurement Invariance Across Language and Gender and Criterion Validity
Authors: Le Corff Yann , Aluja Anton , Rossi Gina , Lapalme Mélanie , Forget Karine , García Luis F. , Rolland Jean-Pierre
Published: December 2022

With the introduction of the Alternative Model of Personality Disorders in the DSM-5, the need for short measures of the level of personality functioning has emerged, both for screening purposes and for assessing change during treatment. The Level of Personality Functioning Scale-Brief Form 2.0 (LPFS-BF 2.0) was constructed for this and has received support for its two-factor structure and criterion validity. The authors aimed to provide additional construct validity evidence for the LPFS-BF 2.0 by examining its factor structure and measurement invariance across the Dutch, English, French, and Spanish versions and across gender, and its criterion validity. Results showed that the two-factor model had a good fit to the data in the four linguistic versions. Configural and metric invariance were supported across linguistic versions and gender, while scalar invariance was partially supported. Reporting a mental health disorder and having consulted with a mental health professional were associated with higher LPFS-BF 2.0 scores.
What Is Expressed in “Free-Association”? Theoretical Notes on the Erotic Poetics of freier Einfalle
Authors: Barratt Barnaby B.
Published: December 2022

Despite the historical importance of free-association to psychoanalysis, there are theoretical tensions within the discipline as to how we think about what is expressed in free association and why it might be important to listen and become aware of ourselves free associatively. This method has usually been conceived of as a mode of speaking with the purpose of listening in order to hear and to arrive at the formulations of interpretation and insight. Rather than solely having this epistemological purpose, it can also be considered as an ontological freeing of subtle energies leading to greater aliveness. Pivotal to this way of approaching psychoanalytic processes are the “helpful notions” of psychic energy and of repression, with the latter being understood not as an eviction of representational forms from the domain of consciousness, but rather as the deformation of representations into traces of psychic energy that remain actively disruptive within us. The author suggests that, through free-associative processes, the patient and the psychoanalyst can become aware of movements of psychic energy that cannot be formulated in the representationality of self-consciousness. This unorthodox reading of Freud's discoveries leads to an interesting “ontoethical” appreciation of psychoanalytic processes as somatically grounded and erotically poetic.
Expanding Home Detention at Sentencing
Authors: Rutherford-Small Heather
Published: December 2022

Expanding Home Detention at Sentencing is an article that addresses some of the current issues facing our nation with the reality of overly utilizing incarceration as a punitive measure. This issue raises the question: Could expanded community custody finally be considered as a desperately needed pressure relief valve? When passing the CARES Act, Congress acted early to grant authority to the Attorney General and the BOP Director to expand home confinement options. This discretion includes the AG taking the unprecedented step to directly publish a ruling in the Federal Register on behalf of the BOP. The discretion granted to BOP staff to lower the prison population inadvertently brings their own job security into question and this creates a conflict of interest. Allowing for those who've been convicted of non-violent offenses to be placed in home confinement as opposed to in custody will reduce costs, encourage reduced recidivism, and reduce health risks in facilities. In light of the fact that the BOP and the U.S. Probation Office has established new technology with the capacity to monitor large community custody populations, this article suggests that the sentencing guidelines be updated to encourage judges to utilize home detention measures, in part or in entirety, when sentencing.
Simplified Guidelines—Now or Never
Authors: Newman Jon O.
Published: December 2022

The Sentencing Guidelines are needlessly complicated, and can be easily simplified if the Commission’s long-promised “evolution” will finally begin.
Underlying Causes of Construction Project Delay: A Review
Authors: Romzi Nurul Asyilah , Shu Ing Doh
Published: December 2022

Delay is a worldwide problem which normally occurs in every project. Delay of the project occurs when a period of time of the completion date is late or postponed. Since the project is delayed, the cost of the project will have escalation which will risk the contractors. Instead of getting a benefit from the project, they gain losses. Similarly, other construction projects in different countries are prone to face delays. The aim of this study is to summarise the causes of delay in the construction project from previous study. Regarding the causes of construction project delay, the major countries in the world have faced slow decision making, poor site management and supervision, shortage of labour, changes of scope of work during construction, late in revising and approving design documents, etc. The identification of important delay causes helps a contractor to plan well before the project start.
Effect of Micro-Silica on Fresh and Hardened Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete Reinforced with Glass and Polyvinyl Alcohol Fibres
Authors: Bilal Mr. Mohammad , Shahab Kamran , Hashmi Ahmad Fuzail , Umar Arshad
Published: December 2022

Self-compacting concrete (SCC) being an innovative and environmentally friendly concrete is impressively accepted in various regions of the world. SCC is a high-performance concrete that can consolidate under its own weight without the aid of mechanical vibration, filling spaces of almost any size and shape without segregation or bleeding. In this study, experimental investigations were carried out to improve the properties of self-compacting concrete by replacing cement with various percentages of Micro silica in SCC having fixed percentages of fly ash, glass, and polyvinyl alcohol fibre. Micro silica content varied from 2% to 10% by weight. Various tests like L-Box, V- funnel, Slump flow, and uniaxial compression tests were carried out on SCC, and the results have been compared with the control mix. It is observed that the hardened properties of the SCC improved with the addition of micro silica. However, the filling ability, passing ability, and resistance to segregation of fresh concrete mix with increasing micro silica content were found to reduce.
Costo de oportunidad del manejo forestal en bosque natural en el Área de Conservación Arenal-Huetar Norte, Costa Rica
Authors: Zúñiga-Méndez Christian , Ugalde Alfaro Sebastián , Meza Picado Víctor , Méndez Gamboa Jhonny
Published: December 2022

[Introduction]: Part of the success of conservation programs is focused on the economic sustainability that they provide to the people who own the forests, within an increasingly aggressive productive landscape matrix. However, currently the economic relationship between land uses and their respective productive activities lacks empirical data to explain it. [Objective]: This study designed a model to evaluate the opportunity cost of forest management in natural forests, taking as a reference the primary productive activities that take place in its surroundings. [Methodology]: A data set of 24 sites with a forest management plan in natural forest, approved by the forest authorities of the Arenal-Huetar Norte Conservation Area, Costa Rica, was used. Likewise, geographic and productive information on alternative land uses was used. [Results]: With these data, an opportunity cost map was generated, which shows a marked segregation of the forests into 2 main zones: a) high opportunity cost zone, located to the south of the study area, with a range of $1,000.0 to ≥ $4,000.0 ha-1 yr-1; and b) medium zone and zone of low cost of opportunity, to the center-north of the site of interest, with a range of ≤ $0 to $1 000.0 ha-1 year-1. [Conclusions]: It is concluded that, at present, the ideal areas for timber harvesting are restricted to places far from the market and characterized by their low opportunity cost.