bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Análisis de desempeño de un sistema de monitoreo ambiental para cultivos de café en Colombia
Authors: Criollo Velásquez Edgar Hernando , Alvarez Arroyo Cristian , Barrero Sánchez Faider Humberto
Published: October 2024

Colombia es reconocida a nivel mundial como uno de los principales productores y exportadores de café, ocupando el tercer lugar en términos de exportaciones. Este cultivo es una parte integral de la economía, y también desempeña un papel crucial en la generación de empleo, se estima que la industria cafetera proporciona trabajo a más de 500,000 familias, siendo una fuente vital de sustento para comunidades en todo el país. Sin embargo, los fenómenos propios del cambio climático plantean desafíos significativos para los caficultores afectando la calidad y la cantidad del cultivo. Por este motivo, este proyecto plantea caracterizar un sistema de monitoreo de variables ambientales en cultivos de café como una herramienta esencial para garantizar un desarrollo óptimo del cultivo. En este contexto, el proyecto propone analizar el consumo eléctrico, la cobertura radioeléctrica y la información recolectada de un nodo sensor aplicable a una red inalámbrica de sensores (WSN) generando información en tiempo real sobre las condiciones ambientales de los cultivos, permitiendo tomar decisiones informadas para optimizar el funcionamiento la WSN. El desarrollo del proyecto consta de tres fases. En la primera fase, se establecen mediante una revisión bibliográfica los requerimientos del sistema, los componentes del nodo, la tecnología de comunicación empleada y los requisitos de operación. La segunda fase se enfoca en la realización de medidas de laboratorio y de campo del nodo sensor para caracterizar los rangos de consumo, cobertura y la calidad de las medidas (información) obtenidas. En la tercera fase se plantean recomendaciones en cuanto a componentes y el diseño del nodo sensor para optimizar su funcionamiento y garantizar la utilidad de la herramienta. Se espera que este proyecto genere un prototipo funcional de un nodo sensor aplicable a una red inalámbrica de sensores (WSN) para el monitoreo de variables ambientales en cultivos de café, impulsando el desarrollo de herramientas tecnológicas accesibles que permitan aumentar la producción y la calidad del café.
Caracterización de la calidad de agua suministrada por la planta de tratamiento de agua potable (PTAP) del municipio de Apulo, Cundinamarca
Authors: Ospitia Prada Jesús Flaminio , Quintero Ospina Stefany , Moreno Orjuela Derly Vanessa , Leyva Londoño Juan Pablo
Published: October 2024

El presente estudio se realizó con el fin de caracterizar el agua suministrada por la PTAP del municipio de Apulo- Cundinamarca, con el fin identificar cuáles son las características físicas, químicas y microbiológicas que inciden de forma negativa en la calidad del agua, y se encuentran fuera de los rangos establecidos en los parámetros de evaluación cuantitativa del IRCA establecidos en la Resolución 2115 de 2007. Esta investigación comprende los siguientes procesos: revisión de bases de datos de carácter gubernamental para poder emplear información soportada por los entes de control para valorar la calidad del agua en los 12 meses previos al estudio; visita técnica a la planta de tratamiento para recolección de información sobre el punto de captación, la fuente hídrica, el tipo de tratamiento empleado y los componentes básicos de la estructura; muestreo de acuerdo con los parámetros establecidos en la Norma Técnica Colombiana (NTC) 5667 para la recolección y almacenamiento; ensayo de laboratorio para caracterización del afluente. En los ensayos de laboratorio se encontró que el agua presenta un riesgo alto dentro de la clasificación cualitativa del IRCA, con la presencia de microorganismos como E. Coli y coliformes totales que suponen un riesgo para el consumo humano y vulneran los derechos establecidos en la constitución política de la nación y los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU). Con el fin de determinar cuáles de los factores físicos u operativos están incidiendo de forma negativa en la eficiencia de remoción, se realizó un análisis de los componentes y la operación de la planta para identificar cuáles de ellos están incidiendo de forma negativa en la eficiencia de remoción y se encontró que la baja calidad del agua está relacionada con el proceso de filtración y desinfección. La presente investigación se enmarca en el Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible número 6, y se enfoca en el cumplimiento de la meta 6.4 enfocada en asegurar el abastecimiento de agua dulce y el uso eficiente de recursos hídricos.
Vplyv technológie tepelného spracovania na tribologické vlastnosti vybraných oceľových materiálov
Authors:   University of Žilina, Harvanec Jakub , Mičian Miloš , Nový František
Published: October 2024

The heat treatment technology changes all sorts of materials properties. We examined the change of tribological properties of selected powder metallurgy materials and conventional steels, in this article. We used special testing equipment, for measuring the changes of friction coefficient of individual tested materials, before application of the heat treatment and after application of the heat treatment. We tested two types of powder metallurgy steels and two types of conventional steels. The changes in friction coefficient are shown in the table and charts. We used boronising, nitriding and surface hardening as procedures of heat treatment.
Blechsschneiden unter Anwendung von Materiallwärmung
Authors:   University of Žilina, Moravec Ján
Published: October 2024

In the paper, the theoretical part presents the issue of metal cutting. The experimental part deals with the investigation of the influence of temperature during the application of heating. the text of the paper is supplemented by a discussion and at the end of the paper there is an evaluation of the obtained results. The contribution appropriately and well complements a wide range of sheet metal cutting problems.
The Effectiveness of Improvisational Music Therapy on Emotion Regulation of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Randomised Controlled Trial
Authors: Hertanto Maria Tifani
Published: October 2024

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) show deficits in social interaction and social communication. There are some physical and psychological problems. Some children with autism spectrum disorder exhibit difficulties in expressing their emotions. However, emotions play a crucial role in social interaction and communication. Various music therapy methods have been developed to support emotional expression in this population, one of which is improvisational music therapy. This study was aimed to know the effectiveness of improvisational music therapy for children who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in terms of emotion regulation. The design of this research is a quantitative method using randomised controlled trials (RCT). Pre- and post-tests were used in this study. The tool of this research is the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS). The result of this RCT maps the effectiveness of improvisational music therapy for emotion regulation. Improvisational music therapy can be used by children to express their emotions freely. This study demonstrates that participants were able to regulate their emotions and exhibited significant positive changes in perception building. The findings suggest that improvisational music therapy can be a valuable intervention for other populations experiencing difficulties with emotional regulation and a means to find connections between the mind and the events in the real world.
Legal Personality of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Moeliono Tristam P. , Simanjuntak Mardohar Batu Bornok
Published: October 2024

This paper examines the ontology of artificial intelligence (AI) within the context of contemporary society. With the rapid progression of technology, the definition of legal subjects has become increasingly ambiguous, as the technological landscape continues to evolve. The orthodox perspective fails to provide adequate solutions to this problem. An alternative approach, as put forth by Visa A.J. Kurki’s bundle theory offers a potential pathway, yet AI’s intrinsic nature surpasses the minimum thresholds defined by Kurki’s model. The authors propose a periscopic model that explores the interaction between the material world and the virtual or augmented sphere, often referred to as the metaverse. This article contends that the current philosophical foundation of law is both outdated and insufficient, primarily due to the shift from singular to plural forms of agency. AI has transitioned from being purely instrumental or intermediary, as observed in Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI), to autonomous decision-making entities, exemplified by Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Drawing on theoretical insights from Yuval Noah Harari, the paper underscores the need for a new conceptual framework to address AI’s lack of a material entity. In conclusion, the paper asserts that the recognition of AI as legal subjects is an inevitable development.
Sakrifisi dan Algoritmanya: Sebuah Catatan Propadeutis tentang Rasionalitas Sakrifisial Penciptaan Nilai
Authors: Bawono B. Haryo Tejo
Published: October 2024

The word ‘sacrifice’ is both admirable and repulsive. It can be a “desired value” or a “crime against humanity”. Unfortunately, our ancestors left sacrifice theories unresolved. This paper will demonstrate that analyzing and reinterpreting sacrifice texts and theories yields a “sacrificial algorithm.” This term ‘algorithm’ means methodological, not mechanical. This article delves into the economical logic behind sacrifice after examining different concepts and theories on the subject. To address this issue, this article proposes an alternative understanding of both sacrifice and the economy. A change in perspective on sacrifice allows people to recognize its capacity to generate inherent values. Sacrifice can be viewed as a rational response in an irrational world. This allows us to consistently return our lives and lived-experiences to the original meaning of sacrifice, sacra facere, to make something (or some act) sacred.
Toleransi Beragama sebagai Penghormatan pada Pluralitas Quidditas Manusia: Telaah Pemikiran Nicholas dari Cusa
Authors: Stau Januarius Martin
Published: October 2024

This article aims to explore Nicholas of Cusa’s views on religious tolerance based on a reading of his work De Pace Fidei. There are some of his ideas that might be useful in the context of religious tolerance. A dialogue among various religious beliefs is one way to find the common ground. For Nicholas, ratio is the way to unify diverse religions, because by nature humans have a desire to know truth, wisdom and God. He believes that the power of ratio is at the same time a belief in the universal grace of God. Nicholas concludes that the purpose of interreligious dialogue is to affirm “uno religio in rituum varietate.” People worship “the same God” in various rites, and different rites are tolerated because through them humans are active and creative in their ways to arrive at the Divine. The basis of Nicholas’ religious tolerance lies in respect to the plurality of unique individuals. He tolerates the plurality of religious rites to a certain degree insofar as they adhere to certain universal principles and live in harmony as expressions of belief in the “One” and bases such plurality on the ontological plurality of human beings.
Efficient Data Utilisation for Semantic Segmentation in Aerial Imagery using Convolutional Neural Networks
Authors:   , Knox David
Published: October 2024

This research addresses the challenge of improving data efficiency in training convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for the semantic segmentation of buildings in aerial imagery. We evaluate efficient techniques for label acquisition, including the use of weakly supervised partially labelled data and active learning strategies. Additionally, a novel loss function is introduced to facilitate the reuse of existing labels with new aerial images, effectively mitigating the issues arising from lateral shifts between masks and images.

The proposed ”Mask Shift Loss” function specifically addresses the displacement challenges observed between historical and recent aerial imagery sets. This function accounts for minor lateral shifts in segmentation masks, enabling the effective reuse of older building outline datasets. By employing this technique, new models can be trained on contemporary imagery with existing building outline datasets, minimizing the necessity for new annotations, especially in urban areas where building alterations between surveys are minimal.

Weakly supervised learning with partially labelled data, such as point, scribble, and superpixel annotations are explored. Models trained using these techniques were evaluated against benchmarks from fully supervised learning, on the building outlines detection problem. When applied to a multiclass ground cover segmentation task lacking full mask annotations, these methods demonstrated robust segmentation, high classification accuracy, and stable performance over time, with results closely matching human-labelled ground cover proportions.

Several active learning query methods are examined using an active learning framework with point training on the building outlines problem. Active learning led to faster training and increased accuracy over randomly chosen point annotations. Epistemic model uncertainty estimated using Monte Carlo Dropout is found to be an effective active learning query method. However, a minimum kernel-smoothed entropy query method achieves the best model accuracy of query methods examined. The smoothed entropy based active learning point annotations with a large random sample size yielded a model accuracy comparable to some fully supervised models evaluated in prior work. While fully supervised models provided inference results with finer details and more defined building outlines, the proposed techniques demonstrate remarkable promise in terms of training efficiency, accuracy, and reduced annotation effort. This research enables more efficient model training in building outline detection enabling applications in areas like urban planning, disaster recovery, and demographic studies.
Application of TCT to Research on Value in Screening for Cervical Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
Authors: Liu Lixia
Published: October 2024

Objective: To study the screening for cervical cancer in postmenopausal women in liquid-based cell test (TCT) application value. Methods: From January 2023 to March 2024 hospital check-ups and outpatient reached 400 cases of postmenopausal women, and they were TCT and HPV detection, during the study period to pathological diagnosis of numerical results as the standard, analysis of TCT detection application of screening for cervical cancer in postmenopausal women and the effect. Results: After the TCT detection, the inflammation group and normal group by use of HPV testing positive rate higher than other groups (P < 0.05). Hospital after pathological diagnosis and research, after the screening system found CIN Ⅰ level and above cases about 39 cases, the TCT and HPV detection rate of positive difference is not obvious, and there is no statistical significance (P > 0.05). Joint test analysis, the sensitivity and specificity were higher than that of TCT and HPV testing positive (P < 0.05). Conclusion: TCT detection screening for cervical cancer in postmenopausal women is of great importance to the application, if you can join HPV testing, help to improve the detection sensitivity, avoid missed diagnosis of problems, and then for treatment and later restore to lay a solid foundation.
Case Analysis of Tianqi Lithium Corp’s Acquisition of Sociedad Química y Minera
Authors: Zhang Jiaqi
Published: October 2024

Enterprise mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are vital strategies for companies worldwide to expand markets, enhance competitiveness, and achieve strategic goals. The Chinese government’s strong support for the new energy industry has created a favorable policy environment for the development of the lithium battery sector. Against this backdrop, Tianqi Lithium Corp’s acquisition of Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM) in Chile has garnered widespread attention. This paper takes Tianqi Lithium Corp’s acquisition of SQM as the research subject, conducting a detailed analysis of the motives behind the M&A. Subsequently, financial indicators are employed to conduct a performance analysis from a financial perspective, examining the impact of the M&A. Finally, based on the findings of the case analysis, relevant suggestions are proposed to offer a reference for the development of enterprise mergers and acquisitions.
Research on the Impact of the Digital Transformation of Commercial Banks
Authors: Gao Jinjin
Published: October 2024

The development of the digital economy has presented both opportunities and challenges for the transformation of commercial banks. This article aims to conduct a literature review on the impact of digital transformation on commercial banks and to explore the multi-dimensional effects it brings. Through a review and analysis of relevant domestic and international literature, this paper first defines the connotation of digital transformation in commercial banks. It then conducts a literature analysis and research on the strategic governance, business performance, and risk management aspects of the digital transformation of commercial banks from multiple perspectives. Based on the analysis of the existing literature, the paper explores directions for future in-depth research and offers corresponding policy suggestions, providing a theoretical and practical foundation for the future digital development of commercial banks.
A Study on the Problem of Employee Punch Card Substitution in Enterprise Management: The Case of Jingdong Enterprise
Authors: Zhang Naiwen , Fan Yunfan , Zhang Binwei
Published: October 2024

With economic progress and the continuous advancement of science and technology, the issue of employees substituting punch cards has gradually become a significant challenge in enterprise management. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the causes, effects, and countermeasures of the employee punch card phenomenon, with the aim of providing effective management recommendations for Chinese enterprises. In practice, enterprises should flexibly apply the countermeasures proposed in this paper according to their specific circumstances to prevent substitute punch card incidents and improve overall management efficiency.
Institutionalisation of Party Systems in Post-Communist Countries of Europe: Factors and Problems
Authors: Chepel S. L.
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes the factors that influence the process of institutionalization party systems in post-communist Europe. It considers the impact of governance systems on the changing preferences of voters. The author uses the index of electoral volatility as an indicator of stability and predictability in interparty competition.

The author emphasizes that parliamentary systems with a strong political role in post-communist countries create favorable conditions for party system development. However, high levels of electoral volatility indicate that the institutional factor has limited influence on party-group cohesion. The author argues that the instability of party systems is a result of objective factors, such as political culture.
Liberalism Versus Neoliberalism: The Social Revanche of “Bidenomics”
Authors: Tolkachev S. A.
Published: October 2024

The article explores the conditions and origins of the rise and fall of neoliberal economic doctrine in the United States. Its relevance stems from the conceptual challenges of justifying and implementing the economic policies of the Biden administration in light of the continued influence of neoliberal thinking. Based on a historical and logical analysis of doctrinal principles, it is argued that the use of the term “neoliberalism” to describe a set of neo-conservative and libertarian ideas is inaccurate and contentious. The popularity of neoliberal doctrine in the early 1980s was driven by the crisis in the ideals and practices of progressive liberalism derived from the Keynes-Roosevelt era of the mid-20th century. The article examines the economic memes of liberalism, with a particular focus on the “trickle-down” economic policy approach. Biden’s economic policy, commonly referred to as “Bidenomics,” can be described as a return to the ideals and practices of progressive American liberalism. The tax policies of the Biden administration represent a significant deviation from neoliberal principles, with increased regulatory oversight of the economy and a focus on increased collaboration with trade unions. Additionally, the administration has implemented a full-fledged industrial policy aimed at reindustrializing America, particularly in high-technology sectors. Alternative economic policy — “ trumponomics” — is fundamentally opposed to neoliberalism despite some similarities with  the latter, such as deregulation and tax cuts. However, the industrial policy of the Trump administration, primarily in the form of protectionist measures to safeguard the domestic market for domestic industry, has proven to be more advantageous for medium-sized rather than high-tech companies. The apparent “Trump-Biden consensus” on industrial policy and protectionism, from the perspective of neoliberals, represents a departure from the “free market” ideal, but in reality it confirms the inadequacy of neoliberal policies for addressing the urgent challenges of contemporary economic development in the United States.
La responsabilidad social de las empresas y su relación con el derecho penal
Authors: Aguilar Morales Fulton Daniel , Aldaz Saltos Génesis Farida , Chillambo Abad Alberto Francisco , Galarraga Buenaño Karla Patricia
Published: October 2024

El presente documento científico busca realizar un análisis de la responsabilidad social de las empresas y su relación con el derecho penal, debido a que estas tienen compromisos ineludibles con el entorno social y deben participar activamente en el desarrollo social con una conducta ética basada en valores, respetando cada una de las disposiciones legales desde punto administrativo, penal y laboral. En cuanto a la metodología, se abordó a través de un tipo de investigación documental, donde se procedió a analizar cada uno de los documentos relacionados a la responsabilidad social y las implicaciones penales por acciones delictivas a través del método de análisis de contenido a fin de poder obtener una conclusión en relación al tema objeto de estudio. En el mismo, se pudo concluir que todas las organizaciones deben dar fiel cumplimiento a las disposiciones de carácter legal en cada una de sus operaciones, manteniendo una conducta ética basada en valores, siendo este un acto de responsabilidad social por parte del empresariado. De igual forma, se pudo comprender que aquellas organizaciones que realizan actos ilícitos en materia comercial, tales como lo establece el artículo 223 donde hay monopolio, elevar precio y artículo 28 enriquecimiento ilícito, podrán acarrear multa, prisión e incluso la pérdida de la personalidad jurídica establecida en el artículo 363 de la Ley 1390 de fortalecimiento de la lucha contra la corrupción. Todo lo antes señalado afecta de manera directa la producción de bienes y servicios, dejando a su paso trabajadores cesantes que aumentan la cifra de desempleo e inciden en la economía del entorno social. Siendo ésta una conducta que no se apega a los principios de responsabilidad social basados en la cooperación mutua para el impulso de proyectos sociales que puedan proporcionar respuesta a las necesidades sociales, afectando de manera directa al desarrollo y crecimiento de la nación.
Tratamiento artroscópico de la sinovitis vellonodular
Authors: Cevallos Pazmiño Alex Paul , Burbano Valdivieso Shahab Sebastian , Jaramillo Bravo Karen Mishell , Betancourth Luzón Paola Andrea
Published: October 2024

La sinovitis villonodular pigmentada (SVNP) es una afección poco común que se caracteriza por un crecimiento anormal del tejido sinovial, que es el tejido que recubre las articulaciones. Este crecimiento anormal produce un tejido de color marrón o amarillo debido a la presencia de hemosiderina, un pigmento derivado de la hemoglobina. Para llevar a cabo esta revisión bibliográfica, se realizó una búsqueda exhaustiva en bases de datos científicas como PubMed, Scopus y Cochrane Library, utilizando términos MeSH y palabras clave relacionados con "sinovitis vellonodular", "tratamiento artroscópico" y "resultados clínicos". Se incluyeron estudios originales publicados en los últimos 15 años, en idioma español, que reportaran resultados de pacientes sometidos a tratamiento artroscópico para sinovitis vellonodular. Finalmente, se realizó un análisis narrativo de los datos extraídos para sintetizar la evidencia disponible sobre el tratamiento artroscópico de la sinovitis vellonodular. En conclusión, el tratamiento artroscópico de la sinovitis vellonodular representa un avance significativo en el manejo de esta patología. Los resultados obtenidos en la literatura científica respaldan su eficacia y seguridad, posicionándola como la opción de tratamiento de elección en la mayoría de los casos. Sin embargo, se requieren estudios adicionales a largo plazo para evaluar de manera más precisa la tasa de recurrencia y el impacto a largo plazo de esta técnica quirúrgica.
Perspektywa czytania Floriana Znanieckiego jako klasyka(z Paulem Tillichem w tle)
Authors: Witkowski Lech
Published: October 2024

Autor rozpoczyna od wyjaśnienia terminu „przełom dwoistości” jako wspólnej strategii, odkrytej u obu postaci wymienionych w tytule. Następnie omawia paradoks pozycji klasyków w naukach humanistycznych, z argumentacją za radykalną różnicą między instytucjonalizacją dyskursu a jego szerszą wartością intelektualną i przydatnością aplikacyjną. Ponadto, analizuje również zaostrzone wątki postawy Znanieckiego oraz przedstawia źródła poznawczych przeoczeń. W dalszej części pojawiają się odniesienia do Tillicha, poprzedzające uwagi końcowe i bibliografię. Znaniecki jest ceniony poza socjologią, a Tillich doceniany poza teologią; obaj są postrzegani jako wielcy humaniści, cenni dla dzisiejszych nauk humanistycznych.
Antropocen w perspektywie badań pedagogiczno-religijnych
Authors: Dąbrowski Szymon
Published: October 2024

Tekst stanowi krytyczną analizę kategorii antropocenu w kontekście badań humanistycznych i społecznych, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem aspektów pedagogiczno-religijnych. Na wstępie przedstawiono krótką historię powstania oraz pierwotne znaczenie omawianego pojęcia. Następnie uwaga skupiła się na dominujących elementach rozumienia tej problematyki w naukach humanistycznych i społecznych, co pozwoliło wyłonić potencjalny kontekst interpretacyjny w ramach badań pedagogicznych i pedagogiczno-religijnych. Główne pytanie badawcze artykułu brzmi następująco: Jakie jest miejsce oraz znaczenie badań pedagogiczno- -religijnych w dobie antropocenu? W literaturze pedagogicznej omawiana kategoria jest poddawana analizie zarówno pod kątem pochodzenia oraz znaczenia samego pojęcia, jak i jego wpływu na szeroko pojęty obszar edukacji. Niniejszy tekst jest próbą analitycznego ujęcia wskazanej problematyki, a także stawia dwa fundamentalnie istotne pytania w kontekście polskiej pedagogiki religii. Pierwsze z tych pytań dotyczy obecności, ale także aktualności problematyki antropocenu w badaniach pedagogicznych prowadzonych w Polsce. Drugie pytanie skupia się na praktyce edukacyjnej, analizie roli i miejsca tych kwestii w ramach edukacji religijnej, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem celów i zadań, jakie stoją przed współczesnym systemem edukacji powszechnej. Analiza poprowadzona jest zgodnie z wytycznymi jednego z nurtów (pedagogicznego) polskiej pedagogiki religii. W nim to, kluczowymi kryteriami interpretacji celów, zadań, ale również działań edukacyjnych jest kontekst wynikający z założeń pedagogicznych, filozoficznych i społecznych, wtórnie zaś teologicznych, wyznaniowych lub konfesyjnych.
From “an Englishman” to “a Briton”: the image of a gentleman in English literature of the 19th – 21st centuries (C. Dickens, Th. Hardy, A. C. Doyle, Y. Fleming, C. Ishiguro)
Authors: Abilova F.
Published: October 2024

In the process of analyzing the works of English writers, we came to the conclusion that two types of gentlemen can be distinguished: “an Englishman” and “a Briton”. The proposed typology is based on the reflections of J. Fowles on the conflicting identities of the island’s inhabitants. In their novels, Ch. Dickens and Th. Hardy, with all the differences, created a classic image of an English gentleman, possessing such basic features as amateurism and rejection of professionalism, adherence to the norms of the moral and ethical code, the etiquette, a special attitude towards a lady, etc.Sherlock Holmes from the stories of A. C. Doyle can be seen as a transitional character, representing the image of a gentleman-Briton. For him, the prestige of the state is of great importance, so the political component is included in his activities, remaining on the periphery of the amateur detective’s interests. The image of a gentleman serving exclusively the political interests of Great Britain appears in Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels. Traditional, even archetypal features of a gentleman in this image are found in the usual gentleman’s attributes: his attractive appearance, the membership in a club, his loyalty to duty and devotion to ideals. But the professionalism of the counterintelligence officer and his lack of amateurism, as well as an ungentlemanly attitude towards a woman allows you to see him not as an Englishman, but as a Briton.Christopher Banks, the protagonist of K. Ishiguro’s novel “When We Were Orphans”, has been dreaming of becoming a “true Englishman” since his childhood. But the certainty that the fate of the world depends on him makes us see him as a Briton. His returning from the line of military conflict between Japan and China forces Christopher Banks to reconsider his position and return, although not completely, to the lifestyle of a gentleman-Englishman.
The Problems of Islamic Family Law in the Digital Era and Its Relevance to Renewal of the Compilation of Islamic Law
Authors: Musarrofa Ita , Muttaqin Husnul , Amaliyah Ridha
Published: October 2024

The digital era raises various problems and challenges in Family Law which is still conventional. For example, in terms of marriage contracts and administration, utilisation of assets from the digital economy and so on. This study discusses the problems of Indonesian Islamic family law in facing changes in the digital era and its relevance to the renewal of the Compilation of Islamic Law. This study uses a netnography method with a normative legal approach. The results show several realities that are problems in Indonesian Islamic family law in the digital era such as online marriage, digital marriage dowry, online sexual relations between husband and wife, online nusyuz and zina, online divorce and reconciliation and joint property based on cyberspace. This situation demands a renewal of Islamic family law in Indonesia, especially the Compilation of Islamic Law as material law in the Religious Courts. By using the feature of openness in the system theory of the maqasid shariah, the `urf of cyberspace is worthy of being used as a legal basis for the renewal of the Compilation of Islamic Law. Several articles in the Compilation of Islamic Law that need to be renewed are marriage witnesses, marriage contract, submission of dowry, husband's obligations, joint property of husband, reasons for divorce, examination of divorce lawsuits, procedures for reconciliation and procedures for implementing wills. This renewal is very important to achieve the objectives of the law, namely justice, certainty and legal benefits.
Supreme Court's Decision Regarding the Prohibition of Interfaith Marriage and Its Relevance of Maqaṣid Al-Shari'ah
Authors: Aziz Abdul , Hakim Lukman , Aminudin Sugeng
Published: October 2024

Interfaith marriage is still a debate, especially after the issuance of the Circular of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia concerning the prohibition of registration of interfaith marriages, which is considered to injure Human Rights. This research discusses the relevance of the Supreme Court's Decision on interfaith marriage with the principles of maqāṣid al-sharī'ah and its implications for the right to freedom of choice of partner. This normative legal research uses a legislative, conceptual, philosophical and case approach. The sources of legal materials are the Circular of the Supreme Court and several Supreme Court decisions related to interfaith marriages in the last three years. The results show that the ratio legis of the Circular of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia concerning interfaith marriage is to protect Human Rights in line with the principles of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah such as protection of religion and descent, but on the other hand, it creates conflict with the principles of Human Rights which are also part of the principles of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah. The researcher argues that the principle of maqāṣid al-sharī'ah should be able to balance religious values and Human Rights in interfaith marriages, by being used as the legal basis and policies related to interfaith marriages. This research can be used as a consideration for policy reform to realize balance and justice for the parties in line with the principle of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah.
FEATURES OF ELECTIONS TO THE SÁMI PARLIAMENTS IN NORWAY, SWEDEN AND FINLAND
Authors:   Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University, Bukovska Margarita V.
Published: October 2024

The 2011 Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation concerning human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous peoples for the first time identified Sámi parliaments as important models of the indigenous people’s self-governance and participation in political decision-making. Moreover, in the report it was noted that other countries could take the example of the Scandinavian countries, namely Norway, Sweden, and Finland, and develop similar institutions. To understand why the Sámi parliaments are of the best modern models for indigenous people’s political representation, it is necessary to analyse the model from different angles. Thus, the article deals with the formation of representative bodies of the Sámi through elections. The article addresses the following questions: who has the right to vote, what level of turnout occurs is observed in elections, how the system of constituencies is formed, who can and does take part in elections as candidates, who is represented in the parliaments, who controls the selection of representatives, and, finally, does such an electoral system expand or limit the opportunities for political participation of the Sámi people? The author concludes that the system of elections to the Sami Parliaments contributes to increasing the political participation of the Sami due to easier access to registration in the voter register. At the same time, the system of elections to the Sami Parliament in Norway is the most effective both in terms of the level of political involvement of the Sami and in terms of the level of representativeness, which is associated with the most liberal criteria for registration in the voter register and with the special organization of the constituency system.
MODERN KAZAKHSTAN. INTERNAL POLITICAL SITUATION AND INTERESTS OF EXTERNAL POLITICAL FORCES
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Vesnin Aleksei V.
Published: October 2024

The article considers both the internal political situation and the interests of other countries in Kazakhstan. The author expresses an opinion that after the January events of 2022, the current president of Kazakhstan began to get rid of the political influence of the first president of the republic. Now all the power in the country is concentrated in the hands of President Tokayev. But with the new government, the political course of Kazakhstan has also changed, which is characterized by a cooling of relations with Russia. The author also notes that Kazakhstan is an object of special interest for four civilizations at once: Russian, Western (USA), Middle Eastern (Turkey), Eastern (China). If Russia and China want to see Kazakhstan as a stable, independent and developing partner, then the United States considers Kazakhstan as a means to achieve its geopolitical goals, which in the future may well become a victim of American “democracy” in the fight against Russia. Turkey, on the other hand, seeks to unite the Turkic states under its leadership, therefore, considers Kazakhstan as a means to increase its geopolitical capabilities. In conclusion, the assumption is made that in case of further cooling of relations with Russia, there is a danger of Kazakhstan becoming a satellite of the United States, the consequence of that may be the loss of its state sovereignty.
POPULISM AS AN OBJECT OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Authors:   Independent researcher, Gribovskii Vasilii S.
Published: October 2024

Having become a popular term at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries, populism at the same time, for a number of reasons, remains one of the most difficult socio-political phenomena to study. Skepticism in the scientific community regarding the phenomenon was so great that well-known political scientists questioned the appropriateness of its use or even suggested abandoning it. The article analyzes the path that political science has followed in the study of populism. The author considers the points of view of political scientists from different countries, summarizes their findings and concludes that by now the academic community has managed to find the key featuresthat make it possible to form the framework of populism as a scientifically researchable phenomenon. However, it seems hardly possible to speak of a universal concept of such a deep and multisided phenomenon. Therethrough, the question of which party can be classified as populist remains equally debatable. The claim that populism is an ideology seems, in our opinion, not entirely rational. That term is used to denote a set of certain ideas, for example, liberalism or conservatism, whereas populism, on the contrary, does not have specific ideas, representing the style of behavior described above within the framework of the party-political system
SEARCH FOR THE IDEOLOGICAL BASIS OF THE EAEU. GENERAL INTEGRATION AND YOUTH ASPECTS
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Kharitonova Natalia I.
Published: October 2024

The article analyzes an issue of finding the ideological base for the Eurasian Economic Community in the context of the youth policy development of youth policy. The relevance of the topic under study is due not only to the complexity of the international situation that accompanies the formation of a new world order in the format of polycentrism, but also to the need to consolidate the efforts of the EAEU partner countries in the face of unprecedented economic and sanctions pressure on Russia and its allies. The purpose of the study is to determine the parameters of the ideological base of the EAEU, taking into account the needs of young people living in the countries of the integration association. To achieve the goal through the use of systemic and civilizational approaches and the historical-comparative method,the following research tasks were solved: the issues of ideological self-determination of the post-Soviet countries were characterized and the key elements of the common ideology of the EAEU for the younger generation – identified. Based on the results of the analysis, proposals were formulated that can be used in political practice related to the creation and improvement of the ideological base of the EAEU, as the most dynamically developing integration structure in the post-Soviet space. The key provisions of the study were tested in the course of a situational analysis implemented as part of the International Expert Session “Points of Growth – Kyrgyzstan” (Bishkek, Issyk-Kul region, Kyrgyz Republic, September 26–30, 2022).
The impact of organizational agility on the efficiency of an enterprise
Authors:   University of Economics in Katowice, Kocot Maria , Golinska-Pieszynska Małgorzata ,   Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Organization and Management, Kocot Damian ,   University of Economics in Katowice, Kwasek Artur ,   University of Technology and Economics in Warsaw
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The aim of this research was to examine the impact of organizational agility on the efficiency of enterprises. Design/methodology/approach: The research was conducted using a survey among 720 respondents from Poland in February 2023. Opinions on the impact of organizational agility on various aspects of enterprise efficiency were analyzed, such as image improvement, profitability, market position, competitiveness, building trust and relationships with customers, promoting social activities and ethical and sustainable operation. Findings: Organizational agility has a multi-faceted impact on the functioning of enterprises, including improving the image, increasing profitability, strengthening the market position, increasing competitiveness, building trust, promoting social activities and sustainable and ethical operation. The research results indicate that the majority of respondents agree with the statement that organizational agility contributes to improving the company's image and increasing its profitability. Research limitations/implications: The research is limited to respondents from Poland, which may affect the generalizability of the results to other countries and regions. Further research is needed across industries and regions to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of organizational agility on business performance. Practical implications: Research findings can help managers identify key areas where organizational agility can deliver the greatest benefits. This may include management strategies, employee development, customer relationship management and promoting social activities and sustainability. Social implications: Organizational agility helps build trust and relationships with customers and promotes social performance and sustainability. Agile companies engage in activities for sustainable development and compliance with high ethical standards, which positively affects their image and relations with stakeholders. Originality/value: The research provides new information on the impact of organizational agility on various aspects of the functioning of enterprises in Poland. They emphasize the importance of organizational agility as a key factor influencing competitiveness, profitability and building lasting relationships with customers and investors. Keywords: organizational agility, operational efficiency, company, image, competitiveness. Category of the paper: research paper.
Factors influencing the choice of novel foods containing edible insects – research among the Generation Z in Poland
Authors:   Faculty of Management and Quality Science, Gdynia Maritime University, Platta Anna , Mikulec Anna ,   Faculty of Engineering Sciences, University of Applied Science in Nowy Sącz, Radzymińska Monika ,   Faculty of Economic Sciences, Institute of Management Science and Quality, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine whether the lifestyles of young consumers in Poland (Generation Z) are associated with their preferences regarding the attributes of foods with edible insects, and whether they can influence their willingness to consume new, innovative foods with edible insects. Design/methodology/approach: The empirical study was conducted by indirect interview method, via an online platform, among 749 students in Poland in 2023. Findings: Generation Z's acceptance of foods containing edible insects as a solution or support to the problem of finding new food ingredients with high nutritional value was correlated with pleasure orientation (among men), lack of attachment to the culinary traditions of the region of origin (among men and women), high nutritional value of food and high health awareness (among women). Research limitations/implications: The research has certain limitations. Despite the large size of the study group, the results obtained are not representative and cannot be generalised to the population of young adults (Generation Z) in Poland. Practical implications: Acceptance of new foods containing edible insects (fresh, frozen, dried, powdered e.g. meal) by young consumers (Generation Z) should be based on reliable information about their nutritional value and the possibility of satisfying their needs according to their lifestyle and perceived values. Social implications: The study effectively captured a range of lifestyle determinants, such as health awareness and its correlation with nutritional claims, pleasure orientation and its correlation with attractive taste and affordability (for men) and attractive appearance (for women). Originality/value: The research enriches the existing literature on entomophagy by highlighting the potential acceptability of insect-based foods among young adults, thereby contributing to broader discussions on sustainable food systems and environmental protection. This novel approach not only addresses current environmental and nutritional issues, but also provides a basis for future research and policy development aimed at improving food security and sustainability. Keywords: edible insects, novel food, food attributes, consumer studies, behaviors. Category of the paper: Research paper.