bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sairauden kanssa selviytyminen
Authors: Kyngäs Helvi , Mikkonen Raija , Nousiainen Eeva-Maija , Rytilahti Mervi , Seppänen Pirkko , Vaattovaara Ritva , Jämsä Toini
Published: December 2024

Syöpään sairastuminen merkitsee pysyviä muutoksia yksilölliseen elämäntapaan. Muutokset ovat selviytymisvaatimus syöpää sairastaville nuorille ja nuorille aikuisille. Selviytyäkseen vaatimuksista yksilö arvioi tilannetta ja käyttää erilaisia selviytymiskeinoja vastatakseen niihin. Tämän tutkimuksen tarkoituksena oli selvittää syöpään sairastuneiden nuorten ja nuorten aikuisten käyttämiä selviytymiskeinoja ja -voimavaroja. Tutkimusaineisto kerättiin kyselylomakkeilla (n=50) ja haastattelemalla (n=14). Kohdejoukon muodostivat 16–30-vuotiaat nuoret ja nuoret aikuiset, jotka olivat sairastaneet syöpää yli kaksi kuukautta ja kävivät tutkimusajankohtana, helmi-elokuu 1998, hoidoissa tai kontrollissa Oulun yliopistollisessa sairaalassa. Kvantitatiivinen aineisto käsiteltiin SPSS-tilasto-ohjelmalla. Aineistosta laskettiin frekvenssit ja prosentit. Muuttujien välisiä yhteyksiä tutkittiin ristiintaulukoinnilla ja khiin neliötestillä. Haastatteluaineisto analysoitiin sisällönanalyysilla. Tutkittavista 34 % käytti arviointisuuntautuneita, 40 % tunnesuuntautuneita ja 26 % ongelmasuuntautuneita selviytymiskeinoja. Merkittävimmät selviytymiskeinot olivat sosiaalinen tuki, usko omaan paranemiseen ja selviytymiseen sekä mahdollisimman nopea paluu sairastumisen jälkeen siihen elämäntapaan, joka oli ollut ennen sairastumista. Tutkittavista 54 % keskusteli sairaudesta, sen hoidosta, jaksamisesta ja selviytymisestään arkipäivässä terveydenhuoltohenkilöstön kanssa. Perhe oli tärkeä emotionaalisen tuen ja voimavaran lähde. Tutkittavista 55 % piti tietoa sairaudesta ja sen hoidosta hyvänä selviytymiskeinona. Usko ja toivo paranemiseen sekä positiivinen elämänasenne auttoivat selviytymään. Samoin usko omiin voimavaroihin, usko Jumalaan, aikaisemmat elämänkokemukset, taistelutahto ja sisukkuus olivat tutkittavien voimavaroja selviytymiselle sairaudensa kanssa.
Autozentrierte Stadtentwicklung im Fokus
Authors: Greinke Lena , Lange Linda , Richter Johanna
Published: December 2024

Aktuelle Krisen, die vom Menschen mitverursacht werden, wie die Klima-, Energie- oder COVID-19-Krise, sorgen dafür, dass urbane Transformationsprozesse zunehmend an Bedeutung gewinnen und Themen wie Nachhaltigkeit und zukunftsorientierte Stadtentwicklung bereits vielfach und auf verschiedenen Ebenen diskutiert werden (Ambs & Pipahl 2021: VI). Urbane Mobilität und insbesondere die Transformation dieser steht dabei zumeist im Fokus, nicht zuletzt, weil sie „extrem komplex, engmaschig vernetzt ist und in nahezu alle Bereiche der Gesellschaft und der Wirtschaft hineinwirkt“ (Ambs & Pipahl 2021: XI).
Implementing a Three-Stage Approach to Teach Writing Skills Using the Corpus of Contemporary American English in a Foundation Program Context
Authors: Ayyat Amjed
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the effectiveness of the Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA) as a teaching tool for enhancing writing skills in English as a Second Language (ESL) learners within a Foundation Program context. The primary research question is: How does COCA influence the writing abilities of ESL students? The aim is to explore COCA’s potential to facilitate a process-based approach to writing, addressing common challenges ESL educators face. This study is significant as it contributes to integrating technology into second language learning through the application of a comprehensive linguistic corpus; COCA features over one billion words and offers various search functionalities, such as List, Chart, Collocates, Compare, Word, and Keyword in Context (KWIC). The research uses qualitative analysis to evaluate COCA’s impact on learners’ writing processes and outcomes. Findings indicate that COCA significantly enhances students’ writing skills across three structured stages: the brainstorming stage for gathering information, the while-writing stage to minimize incorrect vocabulary usage, and the post-writing stage focusing on feedback and assessment. The results demonstrate that employing COCA within a student-centered framework promotes engagement and skill development in writing. The study concludes with recommendations for further research to validate COCA’s effectiveness in teaching other language skills, including grammar, reading, and vocabulary, thereby maximizing its utility in comprehensive English language learning and ensuring that it becomes a vital resource for ESL educators.
Effectiveness of Taboo Word Game on Augmenting Business Vocabulary Competency Through Reflective Action Research
Authors: Yaacob Aizan , Narayanan Mathevan , Yousef Alsaraireh Mohammad , Yulianeta Yulianeta , MdHussin Haniza , Suryani Ina
Published: December 2024

Teaching vocabulary in English as a Second Language contexts sparks ongoing debate, especially regarding whether to employ explicit methods or rely on implicit approaches like providing meanings and examples. One of the promising solution is language games, offering students a non-traditional and engaging way to apply their language skills. This study investigates the effectiveness of the Taboo Word Game as a tool in enhancing the business vocabulary of 23 private college students in Malaysia. It is significant because not only does it leverage an engaging, interactive approach to language learning, but it also encourages students to think creatively and expand their lexical range. The data were collected using Action Research via pre-post tests, students’ reflective journals, and researchers’ reflections, analyzing quantitative and qualitative findings. Results show that the Taboo Word Game significantly improves students’ vocabulary competence. Students’ reflections on the other hand, revealed several key themes, including Taboo Word Game’s positive impact on vocabulary acquisition, its promotion of collaborative learning, the enjoyment it brings to the learning process, and the development of English communication skills. The implication for vocabulary instruction, even at the college level, is clear. Incorporating games into the curriculum is an excellent way to meet student’s educational needs while also catering to their preferences. This study underscores the potential of language games like the Taboo Word Game as a valuable tool in English as a Second Language, making learning more engaging and effective.
Exploring the Link between English Language Instructors’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Satisfaction with Teaching Online
Authors: Tayşı Eda , Alagözlü Nuray
Published: December 2024

The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between English language instructors’ perceived levels of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) and their satisfaction with teaching online. 205 English instructors working at universities in Turkey participated in the study. A mixed-method approach was employed for data collection, incorporating quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative data were obtained through the TPACK-EFL and the Online Faculty Satisfaction (OFSS) scale, while qualitative data were gathered via in-depth interviews with the instructors. The findings revealed a significant relationship between instructors’ TPACK and their satisfaction with teaching online. This research carries several important implications for TPACK in language teaching and its implementation in both online and classroom settings.
EFL Teachers’ Perceptions and Practices of Reflective Teaching as a Means for Professional Development
Authors: Quoc Lap Trinh , Thi Ha Nguyen , Cong Tuan Le , Huynh Hong Nga Ngo
Published: December 2024

This study investigated English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ perceptions and practices of reflective teaching in the Mekong Delta context. It was a mixed methods study using a descriptive research design with two instruments: a questionnaire and interviews. Eighty-one EFL teachers from different provinces in the Mekong Delta were invited to participate in the study. The findings indicated that EFL teachers’ perceptions of the role of reflective teaching were quite high, and there was no significant difference between males and females in their perceptions. The group of senior teachers (with 21 years plus teaching experience) perceived the roles of reflective teaching at the highest level. In contrast, the contrary was seen for the group of less senior teachers. Among the five dimensions of reflective teaching, affective reflection and metacognitive reflection were the two most commonly practiced, while critical reflection was at the lowest level of reflective teaching in practice. Finally, gender and teaching experience were found not to affect the practices of reflectivity among EFL teachers. The study outlined important challenges that EFL teachers generally confronted in reality and suggested relevant strategies to improve reflective teaching practice as a means of professional development in Vietnam and similar contexts worldwide.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR PENYEBAB WARGA BINAAN USIA DEWASA MENJADI GELANDANGAN DAN PENGEMIS
Authors: Hutagalung Frisna Wati
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui (1)Berfluktuasinya jumlah gelandangan dan pengemis di jalanan, (2)Belum pahamnya masyarakat pedesaan usia dewasa akan situasi kehidupan dan daya saing yang sebenarnya diperkotaan, (3)Belum meratanya lapangan pekerjaan yang tersedia serta belum sesuainya lapangan pekerjaan yang ada dengan kemampuan masayarakat, (4)Tingkat perpindahan penduduk dari desa kekota yang belum terkontrol dengan baik, (5)Faktor-faktor penyebab gelandangan dan pengemis pada usia dewasa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: mengetahui berbagai faktor-faktor penyebab warga binaan usia dewasa menjadi gelandangan dan pengemis di UPT. Pelayanan Gelandangan dan Pengemis Binjai dari Aspek Internal dan Eksternal. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kuantitatif.  Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah warga binaan usia dewasa di UPT. Pelayanan Gelandangan dan Pengemis Binjai sebanyak 78 orang. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara penyebaran angket dan studi dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan cara deskriptif dengan menggunakan rumus P = F/Nx100%.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan uraian faktor penyebab terjadinya gelandangan dan pengemis secara rangking dari faktor internal yaitu sikap 1)Mental, 2)Sifat Malas, 3)Cacat Fisik. Sedangkan dari factor eksternal adalah 1)Kemiskinan, 2)Ekonomi, 3)Pendidikan, 4)Labil/Ikut-Ikutan,5) Keterampilan Kerja, 6)Letak Geografis, 7)Sudah Tidak Berdaya.Kata Kunci: gelandangan, pengemis, warga binaan, usia dewasa
Implementasi Metode Card Sort dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam pada Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Gresik
Authors: Yusup Grezikha Azzahra , Basri Hasan
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi penerapan metode Card Sort dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) pada siswa kelas VIII SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Gresik. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan desain studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan metode Card Sort mampu meningkatkan motivasi dan partisipasi siswa dalam pembelajaran. Siswa merasa lebih antusias dan aktif dalam proses belajar karena metode ini memungkinkan mereka untuk berdiskusi dan bekerja sama dalam kelompok. Selain itu, metode ini juga mempermudah guru dalam menyampaikan materi dan melakukan evaluasi formatif. Guru hanya berperan sebagai fasilitator, sementara siswa secara aktif mengelompokkan dan memahami materi yang diberikan. Oleh karena itu, metode Card Sort direkomendasikan sebagai strategi pembelajaran yang efektif dalam meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran PAI.This study aims to explore the implementation of the Card Sort method in Islamic Religious Education (PAI) learning for 8th-grade students at SMP Muhammadiyah 4 Gresik. The research uses a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results show that the application of the Card Sort method significantly increases student motivation and participation in learning. Students feel more enthusiastic and active in the learning process, as this method allows them to engage in discussions and collaborate in groups. Additionally, this method facilitates teachers in delivering material and conducting formative assessments. Teachers act as facilitators, while students actively categorize and comprehend the provided material. Thus, the Card Sort method is recommended as an effective learning strategy to enhance the quality of PAI learning.
Revisiting the Rewarding Properties and Abuse Potential of Natural Compound Sinomenine Using Conditioned Place Preference (CPP) Model in Mice
Authors:   Department of Pharmacology and Life Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Puncak Alam, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Ma’arof Nur Syamimi
Published: December 2024

Sinomenine, derived from Sinomenium acutum, has a chemical structure similar to morphine
and shows potential for treating opioid addiction in mice. Despite claims of being non-
addictive, its safety and abuse potential remain underexplored. Conditioned place preference
(CPP) approach was used to evaluate sinomenine's rewarding properties. ICR mice were
divided into five groups, receiving either saline, morphine (8 mg/kg), or sinomenine (50, 100,
or 200 mg/kg) where each group was confined to the drug-paired compartments during
conditioning phase. Alternately, mice received saline when confined in the saline-paired
compartment. During pre-conditioning and post-conditioning phases, the time spent in the
drug-paired compartment, the number of entries to the drug-paired compartment, and rearing
behaviours to assess the rewarding properties. Mice conditioned with morphine showed a
significant increase in time spent in the drug-paired compartment from pre-conditioning to
post-conditioning, but no significant changes in the number of entries and rearing behaviours.
For saline and all sinomenine groups, there were no significant differences in the time spent,
number of entries, and rearing behaviours except for sinomenine 200 mg/kg group, which
showed a significant increase in rearing behaviours indicating an increase in exploratory
behaviours. This study suggests that sinomenine, at various doses, is less likely to produce
rewarding effects, indicating low abuse potential. The observed increase in exploratory
behaviours during post-conditioning with sinomenine 200 mg/kg warrants further
investigation.
Assessment of Skin Condition and Efficacy of Liquid and Cream Hand Sanitizers
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Zaieni Nurul Syazwani , Sahudin Shariza , Jamil Noor Meliza , Zamery Muhammad Izzuddin
Published: December 2024

Hand sanitizer has become a popular alternative to traditional hand washing due to its ease of use,
convenience, and effectiveness. Most hand sanitizers on the market are formulated with high concentrations of alcohol and lack of moisturizing agents, which can cause skin problems by altering the skin barrier's integrity and function with repeated use. To counteract these drying and irritating effects, a moisturizing hand sanitizer cream was developed. This study aims to assess the moisturizing efficacy of the developed cream and compare skin condition and antimicrobial effectiveness after using two different forms of hand sanitizer. The in vivo study involved comparing skin conditions after two weeks of using the developed moisturizing hand sanitizer cream and a commercial hand sanitizer liquid. Biophysical parameters such as trans epidermal water loss (TEWL), skin hydration, and elasticity were measured. Fifteen volunteers completed the study. Results showed a significant decrease in TEWL for the hand sanitizer liquid, but a
gradual decrease for the cream. Skin hydration significantly decreased with the liquid but increased with the cream. Additionally, skin elasticity significantly improved with the cream compared to the liquid. Microbiological analysis indicated some contamination, but the hand sanitizer cream generally was more effective in reducing bacterial and fungal counts compared to the liquid sanitizer. In conclusion, these findings suggest that the moisturizing hand sanitizer cream not only supports skin health but also provides effective antimicrobial protection, highlighting its potential as a beneficial alternative to traditional hand sanitizers.
Homology Modeling of Human DNA Repair Protein RAD51 Homolog 3 (RAD51C) in Breast Cancer
Authors:   Bioinformatics Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia., Mohamed Ruzianisra
Published: December 2024

Breast cancer is known as one of the most predominant cancers that affect both females and
males worldwide. The most crucial risk factor in breast cancer is the mutations in the RAD51C
gene that have been considered in most hereditary breast cancers. RAD51C, the RAD51
paralogs, is also a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) repair protein related to breast and ovarian
cancers. DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) account for the significant detrimental form of
DNA damage. RAD51C mutants also have been recognized in breast/ovarian cancer patients.
However, the role of the RAD51C protein in hereditary breast cancer and its three-dimensional
(3D) structures remains unclear. Thus, this study was conducted to identify the 3D structure of
RAD51C protein from its amino acid sequences. The homology modeling for the 3D structure
of the RAD51C protein was carried out by using three automated webservers: I-TASSER,
SWISS-MODEL, and Phyre2. PyMOL was applied to visualize the 3D structure of RAD51C
protein. Next, the MolProbity, ProSA, and SAVES v6.0 programs have been employed to
check the stereo-chemical quality of RAD51C protein. The RAD51C-IT models were found to
be the best models for the RAD1C protein after being evaluated and validated, and the models
were constructed using full-length RAD51C protein sequences. Thus, these protein models can
be utilized as a virtual screening tool in discovering potential inhibitors of RAD51C protein.
Assessment of circulating biomarkers in a rat model of doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity
Authors: Anca Emilia , Sabău Francesca , Vădan Andreea , Marinescu Mădălina , Licărete Emilia , Roșioru Corina , Stoica Anca Daniela , Dobre Camelia , Banciu Manuela
Published: December 2024

The number of cancer survivors is increasing as cancer therapies become more and more effective. As a consequence, cardio-oncology is nowadays more shifted towards detecting and treating conditions such as CTOX, which refers to heart damage as a result of cancer treatment. Currently, a standardized way of evaluating and monitoring CTOX does not exist, and patients undergo nonspecific and lengthy tests, so they are often diagnosed when heart damage is irreversible. Thus, we assessed a panel of circulating biomarkers that can be used to monitor time-dependent changes in Wistar rats treated with conventional or liposomal DOX. After validation this panel might be applied in clinics to enhance accuracy of screening patients undergoing DOX-based therapy approaches.
Recuperando las pedagogías feministas en educación física: principios prácticos
Authors: Castro García Marina , López Villar Cristina
Published: December 2024

La educación puede entenderse como un espacio de emancipación; sin embargo, los discursos neoliberales han calado de forma estructural en el sistema educativo, limitando su función democrática. En el contexto de la Educación Física, dichos discursos se han reforzado, entre otros, en simbiosis con la cultura machista y los discursos del rendimiento. Con la intención de desarrollar una Educación Física basada en valores democráticos y de justicia social, el propósito de este artículo es recuperar la memoria sobre las pedagogías feministas. Con este objetivo, se aporta una propuesta de ocho principios prácticos para guiar acciones pedagógicas feministas en nuestra materia.
México y España conmemoran el centenario de la consumación de la Independencia
Authors: Mac Gregor Josefina
Published: December 2024

Este trabajo analiza la participación oficial del gobierno español en las fiestas del Centenario de la Consumación de la Independencia en un momento difícil de las relaciones entre España y México, pues no coincidían en proyectos políticos ni propuestas socioeconómicas. Como México no contaba con el reconocimiento de Estados Unidos ni el de las grandes potencias europeas, la conmemoración fue una oportunidad para ofrecer la imagen de un país civilizado, en paz, en plena reconstrucción económica, en el que internacionalmente se podía confiar. Esta celebración ha merecido muchos estudios, pero ninguno analiza el aspecto diplomático o el caso español. España buscaba, además de un liderazgo en América Latina, la protección de sus súbditos en México, y éste ofrecía garantías en un ambiente político y económico en el que era muy difícil cumplir el compromiso. Los dos países lograron sobrellevar la situación a pesar de las diferencias que los separaban. Se han consultado memorias, prensa y archivos diplomáticos de España y México.
Evaluación de la calidad lumínica y acústica en edificios escolares de clima templado cálido, mediante la aplicación de la metodología MECSA
Authors: Alamino Naranjo Yesica , Ré Guillermina
Published: December 2024

El objetivo de este trabajo es evaluar la calidad acústica y lumínica haciendo uso de la Metodología de Evaluación y Calificación de la Sustentabilidad Ambiental, en espacios escolares de clima templado cálido. Para ello se consideran los criterios ya propuestos, se lleva a cabo una revisión de los mismos, y posteriormente se evalúan casos de estudio del Área Metropolitana del Gran San Juan. Los resultados revelan que las escuelas alcanzan el 50% y el 75% del puntaje máximo posible, evidenciando la importancia de abordar la conexión entre la habitabilidad y los aspectos como el ruido y la iluminación. Se concluye que este enfoque innovador contribuye significativamente a los estudios previos sobre la evaluación de la sostenibilidad en edificios escolares de la región y provee la base teórica y metodológica para futuras propuestas orientadas a mejorar el nivel de confort acústico y lumínico.
The effectiveness of digital leadership in promoting organisational sustainability: A mediating role of digital leadership capability
Authors: Lu Zhuoran , Ma Min , Yang Ying , Liu Mei , Xu Yu , Yuan Run , Zhang Can , Li Shanshan , Wu Wenqing
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the effectiveness of digital leadership in promoting organizational sustainability, with a specific focus on the mediating role of digital leadership capability. The research explores how digital leadership impacts sustainable performance within Chinese construction organizations. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), the study analyzes data collected from 529 respondents across various organizations. The findings reveal that digital leadership significantly enhances organizational sustainability both directly and indirectly, through digital leadership capability. These results underscore the importance of digital leadership as a critical factor in guiding digital transformation and achieving long-term sustainable outcomes. The study contributes to the literature by highlighting digital leadership’s role in fostering organizational adaptability and sustainability in rapidly evolving digital environments.
Named entity recognition in government domain: A systematic literature review
Authors: Ramdhani Tosan Wiar , Budi Indra , Purwandari Betty
Published: December 2024

Named Entity Recognition (NER), a core task in Information Extraction (IE) alongside Relation Extraction (RE), identifies and extracts entities like place and person names in various domains. NER has improved business processes in both public and private sectors but remains underutilized in government institutions, especially in developing countries like Indonesia. This study examines which government fields have utilized NER over the past five years, evaluates system performance, identifies common methods, highlights countries with significant adoption, and outlines current challenges. Over 64 international studies from 15 countries were selected using PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The findings are synthesized into a preliminary ontology design for Government NER.
A környezettudatosság és az önazonosság kapcsolata a Z generáció tudatos fogyasztói magatartása szempontjából
Authors: Garai-Fodor Mónika , Huszák Nikolett
Published: December 2024

A tudatos életforma, mint összetett fogyasztói magatartás értékrend-alapú megközelítésének
vizsgálata áll a tanulmány fókuszában. A tudatos életforma, a tudatos fogyasztói magatartás szoros összefüggésben áll az egészségmegőrzés, a fenntarthatóság, környezettudatosság kérdésével
is. Összetett magatartásforma, melyet a fogyasztói értékorientáció és önazonosság aspektusából elemeztünk a Z generáció körében. A fiatalok sajátos értékrendje és gondolkodásmódja sok
esetben indukál sajátos megoldásokat. A fiatalok speciális célcsoport e kérdés tekintetében, mert
értékrendjük sok esetben még kiforratlan, így alakítható, formálható. Meglátásunk szerint épp
ezért fontos a fiatalokban tudatosítani ezen életforma jelentését, jelentőségét, egyéni, társadalmi
és környezeti hatásait. A tanulmányban a Z generációra irányuló kvantitatív kutatás részeredményeit mutatjuk be, leíró statisztika és összefüggés-elemzések fényében. A primer kutatás eredményeként 226 értékelhető kérdőívet elemeztünk. Az eredmények alapján igazolni tudtuk, hogy
sok esetben a fiatalok maguk sincsenek tisztában önmaguk tudatos életformájának mikéntjével,
annak aspektusaival, mely az edukatív programok jelentőségét és szükségességét támasztja alá.
Development of Energy Consumption in Agriculture in the European Union between 2010 and 2021
Authors: Kiss Lívia Benita
Published: December 2024

Agriculture is the basis of national economic and social development, and the sector's energy
consumption is an important part of the energy system. This study examines the energy consumption, agricultural production and energy consumption of the sector in the 27 countries
of the European Union with a time series analysis, making a forecast until 2025.
Between 2010 and 2022, agricultural production in the European Union increased by 19%
from 2021 to 2022. Both primary (by 13.5 million tonnes of oil equivalent, by 0.98%) and
fnal energy consumption (by 5.15 million tonnes of oil equivalent, by 0.52%) decreased in
the examined period. On the other hand, the energy consumption of the agricultural sector increased (by 258.1 thousand tonnes oil equivalent, 0.96%) and will continue to increase
based on the forecasts. Thus, with the increase in agricultural production, the sector's energy
use has increased, even though the EU's energy consumption has decreased.
Korrupcióészlelés a pénzügy-számvitel szakos hallgatók és szakemberek körében
Authors: Kerékgyártó Csaba
Published: December 2024

A korrupció mindig is egy nagyon izgalmas kutatási téma volt, azonban legalább annyira nagy
kihívás is. Napjainkban egyre nagyobb érdeklődés tapasztalható a téma iránt, nem csupán
kutatási, hanem nagyobb multinacionális vállalati szinteken is. A kutatásunk célja, a fogalom
pontos körülhatárolása mellett, elsősorban több
demográfiai csoport közötti korrupciós viszony
feltárására és megértésére irányult. A kutatás során először 444 pénzügy-számvitel szakos hallgató, illetve ilyen szakon végzett munkavállaló
körében végeztünk vizsgálatot vignetta értékelő
rendszer segítségével, arra a kérdésre keresve
a választ, hogy az ilyen területen tanulók vagy
végzettek hogyan ítélik meg ezt a komplex társadalmi jelenséget az emberek közötti interakciók
során. Az eredmények függvényében a leginkább
kiemelkedő korrupciós elfogadási tényezőt vettem alapul a kutatás második szakaszában, ahol
ezt tovább vizsgálva a szervezeti kultúra dimenzióit hasonlítottam össze egyesével a fent említett
idő szerinti korrupció elfogadás mértékével.
Az AI lehetőségei a hagyományos és digitális bankolási szokásokban
Authors: Soltész Martina
Published: December 2024

Az elmúlt években a banki szektort érintő fejlesztések és innovációk alkalmazásának következtében
a digitális bankolás egyre nagyobb teret nyert a
hagyományos bankolással szemben. Ennek következtében jelentősen nőtt az online banki szolgáltatások igénybevételeinek száma. A 2020-2021
között végzett kutatás eredménye szerint a magyar
magánszemélyek hozzávetőlegesen 90%-a bankol
digitálisan és személyesen is. A magyar lakosság
8%-a nem használ semmilyen digitális banki applikációt. Különösen igaz ez a „Baby-boom” generáció körében, illetve a populáció azon részére is,
akik kisebb településeken élnek, ugyanis a községek/falvakban élő emberek 14%-a nem vett igénybe elektronikus úton banki szolgáltatásokat és nem
is tervezik. A digitális bankolástól való elzárkózás
oka többek között a visszaéléstől való félelem, valamennyien nem tudják használni vagy nincs olyan
digitális fizikai feltétel, amely segítségével képes
igénybe venni elektronikus úton banki szolgáltatást
(Soltész, 2022). A tanulmány arra keresi a választ,
hogy a AI technológiák hogyan tudnak megoldást
nyújtani azoknak az embereknek, akik azért bankolnak személyesen, mert digitálisan nem tudják
megtenni. Továbbá vizsgálva a ML (machine learning, magyarul gépi tanulás) adta lehetőségek felhasználása megoldást jelenthet-e számukra.
Gas hold-up for gas-liquid and biophase-gas-liquid systems agitated in a vessel equipped with vertical tubular baffles
Authors: Major-Godlewska Marta , Cudak Magdalena
Published: December 2024

The influence of the agitator type, agitator speed, superficial gas velocity, type of sugar (glucose or sucrose) and the presence of yeast in the system on the gas hold-up in an agitated vessel with 24 vertical tubular baffles (located on the circuit in the vessel) has been presented in this paper. The measurement of gas hold-up was conducted in an agitated vessel with inner diameter of D = 0.288 m and liquid height of H = 0.288 m. Three different agitators were used in the experimental study. Five gas-liquid and two biophase-gas-liquid systems were agitated in an agitated vessel. Air was used as gas. The influence of gas flow number, Weber number, the mass fraction of aqueous sugar solution ci, and mass fraction of yeast suspension ys for gas-liquid and biophase-gas-liquid systems on the gas hold-up ϕ was described mathematically. These equations do not have equivalents in the literature.
User satisfaction with aesthetics of urban park seating
Authors: Mohamed Abdurrahman
Published: December 2024

Urban parks are considered among the most important areas of public space for relaxation and recreation. They are gaining ever more importance in our cities with their continuous physical, social and cultural development. They provide for the improvement of environmental conditions in the city, they also help improve the social and economic life of the people. This in addition to their great contribution to the visual beauty and aesthetic tranquillity of the urban environment. With these characteristics, urban parks preserve their distinguished position in the urban structure of cities. There is always a need to pay attention to their planning and design including park furniture and especially seating. Furniture of urban parks is considered to be a creative means of establishing a sense of space and identity. It is also necessary for enhancing the aesthetics experience of these spaces and creating pleasure and satisfaction. Seating in public parks is one of their main furniture elements. It enhances park functionality and liveability as an element for rest and socialising, but also is considered for its expressive visual beauty and aesthetics components that add to the visual pleasure and aesthetics satisfaction of the users. Park seating design is a key factor for supporting users' activities, social interaction and cultural integration. This can be achieved through different strategies and the application of different design principles and aesthetical measures like placement, order, and pattern. This research investigates the different demographic and perception factors affect the overall user satisfaction of seating aesthetics in Konyaalti Beach Park, Antalya, Turkey. It was found that education is the most important among the demographic factors affecting user satisfaction with park seating while gender and age are not influential. This highlights the need to provide more education on park aesthetics in general and on park seating aesthetics in particular. This also includes raising public awareness about the importance of park aesthetics and park seating aesthetics and their role in improving the quality of our cities.
TRIPS Agreement and the experience of Kenya regarding patents and compulsory licensing of HIV/AIDS drugs
Authors: Abazaj Ersila
Published: December 2024

Although the TRIPS Agreement establishes minimum standards for the protection of intellectual property, it also leaves some room for policy interpretation by WTO members, whether they are developed or developing nations. This allows them to implement the Agreement’s provisions in a variety of ways and to enact legislation in areas that are not covered by the Agreement’s minimum standards. The Doha Declaration on TRIPS and Public Health specifically recognizes the importance of the implementation of TRIPS flexibilities for the design of a pro-competitive intellectual property system and, in particular, for achieving public health objectives. The paper draws general aspects of the TRIPS agreement, requirements to be part of the TRIPS agreement, implementation of patent protection, the DOHA declaration and lastly a case study regarding compulsory licensing of HIV/AIDS drugs.
Criminal liability of legal entities
Authors: Alketa Elezi Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Published: December 2024

This article dwells on the criminal liability of legal entities, especially of well-organized companies, such as second-tier banks, for the very position they occupy in a market and in the economy of a given country. We would like to emphasize the distinction of criminal responsibility of the employee (employees) and how it is linked and separated from that of the legal entity. In the following analysis, we will show the Prosecutor’s interpretation of the criteria prescribed by ad hoc law. Specifically, Articles 3 and 4 of Law 9754/2007 “On the criminal liability of legal entities”, which provides the legal basis on which is founded the criminal liability of any legal organization, in the form of a legal entity, according to the provisions of the Civil Code, Law on Non-Profit Organizations (8788/2001) and Law on Commercial Companies (9901/2008). In addition, we must point out the arguments that show that the evidence brought during trial, is not placed in the context of the criminal fact alleged to have been committed by the legal entity, or when in some cases those were deliberately distorted.

The article presents a concrete analysis of the legal interpretation of the legal person’s criminal liability, but also of the evidence taken in its function during trial. We would like to elaborate on some general considerations of criminal theory and practice, on the criminal liability of the legal entity, such as when it was born as such, how it has been developed and adopted in practice in our jurisdiction upon the entry into force of Law 9754/2004 “On the criminal liability of legal entities”, analysing it in the context of the charge brought by the Prosecution.
How unemployment in different age groups is affected by tourism
Authors: Mulaj Admir
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of tourism growth on unemployment rates across different age groups in Albania, using annual data from 2001 to 2022. We find that an increase in the number of tourists significantly reduces unemployment for the 20-34 age group, while it increases unemployment for those over 35 years old. No significant effect is found for the 16-19 age group. This suggests that policies promoting tourism development should consider potential negative consequences for older workers and implement measures to mitigate these effects.
Application of Mobile Mapping System for a Modern Topography
Authors: Arseni M. , Roman O. , Cucoara C. , Georgescu L. P.
Published: December 2024

The mobile 3D mapping systems (MMS) and the integration with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) represent an innovative and efficient approach to modern topography. It is recommended and useful for infrastructure analysis and urban planning. This modern technology provides accurate, fast, and detailed data, facilitating well-informed decision-making and contributing to the development of sustainable infrastructure in the 21st century. The purpose of this research was to use a mobile mapping system for land surveying measurement of an urban area, independent of pre-established ground control points. On the other hand, the research is supposed to demonstrate the usefulness of kinematic trajectory, digital imaging, and laser scanning in acquiring, storing, and processing point cloud data. This paper shows an affordable method and a modern scanning instrument used for mobile mapping scanning, to create a georeferenced point cloud (PC). The obtained result has centimetric precision of georeferenced point cloud data, even if the average speed of the car was about 30km/h. The trajectory adjustment with static GNSS measurements increases the accuracy of ground control points (GCPs) up to ±5cm for horizontal positioning and vertical positioning. Although this study was carried out while the system was mounted on a car the result followed the national accuracy requirements for land surveying and cadastre fields. In other words, the mobile mapping system is a faster and cost-effective in time alternative to static laser scanning and it is important to continue to explore and adopt these technological solutions to face the future challenges in the field of urban development and infrastructure.
Numerical Investigation of Soil Plasticity Effects on the Seismic Response of RC Moment Resisting Frames
Authors: Louadj Samia , Louzai A. , Outayeb Sonia
Published: December 2024

Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI) represents an interdisciplinary issue characterized by complex material and geometrical nonlinearities affecting mutually the supporting soil and the superstructure of the system during a seismic event that can compromise serviceability. In this study the following objectives are developed: i) to evaluate the effects of the inelastic supporting soil behavior on the interaction of soil-structure systems; ii) to investigate the changes in the dynamic behavior of archetype low and mid-rise moment resisting building frames when inelastic soil deformation develops. To reach these goals, numerical models of linear-elastic and nonlinear-inelastic underlain soil of buildings on shallow foundations are subjected to earthquake time histories with different frequency content. By employing the finite difference software FLAC2D, the direct method which is capable to tackle SSI issues is used to accounting for soil nonlinearities. A succession of parametric analyses is performed. The slenderness of the superstructure as well as the frequency content of input excitations are important parameters. Nonlinear analyses show a significant increase in deformability and damping of the soil-structure system, implying a consequent reduction of the seismic forces on the structure. As a result, the base shear values dropped by approximately 57.56%, 44.46%, and 69% in the 3, 6, and 9-story frames, respectively.
La planificación estratégica de recursos humanos en las Administraciones públicas españolas del siglo XXI
Authors: Gorriti Bontigui Mikel
Published: December 2024

Objetivos: este trabajo tiene como objetivo básico aportar una visión sistémica de la cada vez más necesaria planificación de los recursos humanos en las Administraciones públicas españolas. Y como objetivos específicos: definir, describir y justificar las herramientas necesarias para tal planificación. También justificar el orden de las intervenciones para obtener los datos necesarios para su análisis y validación. Por último, describir la necesaria evolución de los puestos de trabajo y su consiguiente gestión total del talento. Metodología: para todo ello utiliza una metodología depurada tras muchos años de intervenciones e investigación en Gobierno Vasco. Resultados: una planificación de recursos humanos en las Administraciones públicas consiste en determinar quiénes, cuántas, dónde y por qué personas empleadas públicas son necesarias para la eficacia pública fruto del análisis de la demanda ciudadana (estrategia). Conclusiones: organizar el empleo público en el siglo XXI exige una concepción flexible de las estructuras organizativas, superando la concepción estática de las relaciones de puestos de trabajo, la concepción monolítica de los cuerpos y entender el trabajo más por proyectos que por puestos. El escenario de vacantes por jubilaciones exige un rediseño organizativo basado en una gestión planificada de vacantes. La automatización de procesos estandarizados y cognitivos generará una complejidad flotante para quien la asuma. También la definición de perfiles estratégicos que deberán satisfacerla en escenarios inciertos.
Zeit, Erinnerung, Anderer: psychoanalytische Annäherungen
Authors: Küchenhoff Joachim
Published: December 2024

Der Beitrag verbindet drei zunächst einmal heterogen erscheinende Begriffe. Sie gehören aus einer psychoanalytischen Perspektive zusammen. Die Anerkennung von Andersheit oder Fremdheit, gegenüber anderen Menschen und bei mir selbst, ist die Voraussetzung dafür, dass ein Zeitbewusstsein entsteht und Erinnerungen möglich werden. Nur wenn ich anerkenne, dass der Andere anders, ein Anderer ist, kann ich Erfahrungen in der Lebensgeschichte einordnen und Vergangenes und Gegenwärtiges unterscheiden. Das ist die These des Beitrags. Zunächst werden, um sie zu begründen, ein zeitgenössischer Roman und die psychoanalytische Praxis in Bezug auf die Anerkennung von Andersheit verglichen. In der Psychoanalyse wird sie durch die Arbeit an der Übertragung möglich. Die Anerkennung des Anderen ist aber ein wichtiges Prinzip nicht nur in der Behandlung neurotischer Störungen, sondern auch in der Traumatherapie. Schließlich soll am klinischen Beispiel der Therapie einer Patientin mit Magersucht verdeutlicht werden, dass Symptombildungen u. U. auch als Versuche, Andersheit herzustellen, verstanden werden können.
Wie uns die VerAnderung die Verhaberung zwischen AnalytikerIn und AnalysandIn vernadert
Authors: Körbitz Ulrike
Published: December 2024

Der Beitrag untersucht die Frage der Anerkennung des Anderen im Hinblick auf den psychoanalytischen Prozess. Unter dem Anderen wird sowohl die Andersartigkeit des Unbewussten, als auch eine grundlegende, nicht-einfühlbare Fremdheit des anderen Subjekts verstanden. Die Freilegung unbewusster Strukturen und Bewegungen benötigt nicht nur eine besondere, nicht alltägliche, gewissermaßen künstliche Art der Begegnung zwischen AnalytikerIn und AnalysandIn; Analyse bedingt immer auch Zerlegung und (Zer-)Störung bewusster Strukturen. Die ›via regia‹, der zentrale methodische Weg des Zugangs zum Unbewussten kann nach Ansicht der Autorin nicht in der bewusstmachenden, beiderseitigen, verstehenden Aufklärung der Verstrickung zwischen den am analytischen Prozess Beteiligten gesehen werden – wie dies beispielsweise von einigen Vertretern der sog. Intersubjektivisten postuliert wird. Ein wesentliches Arbeitsinstrument, das es AnalytikerInnen gestattet, Zugang zur Andersartigkeit des Unbewussten zu bekommen, besteht in einer Perspektivenänderung: weg von der Konzentration auf Inhalte hin zur Beachtung von Form, Struktur und Qualität des Sprechens. Die Ausarbeitung dieser behandlungs›technischen‹ Dimension spielt sowohl bei Fritz Morgenthaler als auch bei Jacques Lacan eine wichtige Rolle; die Autorin erläutert deren Bedeutung anhand eines Beispiels aus ihrer Behandlungspraxis.
The Fight In and Out the Ring for Mexican American Women Boxers
Authors: Alanis Melody , Cunningham George , Brison Natasha
Published: December 2024

In the context of the United States (US) sport sector, particularly within the boxing domain, a prevalent hypermasculine culture has been widely observed. Despite this prevalence, there exists a significant gap in research: addressing the shared experiences of Latinas, specifically Mexican American women boxers in the US. To bridge this divide, the authors employ a qualitative study utilizing Latin Critical Race Theory (LatCrit) as the primary theoretical framework to further investigate the boxing experiences of Mexican American women inside and outside the ring. The study engaged ten participants in semi-structured interviews, while additionally collecting data from their respective boxing gyms' media sites. The findings revealed that despite facing numerous biases, Mexican American women boxers demonstrated resilience and determination in their efforts to overcome the barriers posed by both Latin cultural dominance and the male-dominated US sports landscape. Overall, this study contributes valuable insights to the existing scholarship on Latinas, specifically Mexican American women in the sports field, while also offering practical suggestions for future research.
The Challenges Women Face in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the United States
Authors: Silverman Rachel , Dixon Anthony , Dixon Harriet
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this case study was to discover the challenges facing women participating in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the United States, how they overcame these challenges, and why they continue to participate in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Twenty-three female jiu-jitsu athletes participated in the study. Semi-structured interviews using open-ended questions were utilized. Analysis of challenges revealed three broader themes of Brazilian jiu-jitsu being male-dominated, gender norms and Brazilian jiu-jitsu being a contact sport. Women discussed how they coped with the challenges and the benefits they gain from participation. To increase the number of women involved in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, participants suggested more women’s-only classes and seminars, creating more awareness about female participation, being supportive of new women, trying multiple gyms to find the right fit, and persevering.