bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Women on Women in Contemporary Romanian Documentary Film
Authors:   Babes-Bolyai University, Dragolea Mihai
Published: August 2024

Guy Standing (2016) observes how in Eastern Europe, the post-1989 neoliberal order determined the working class to morph into what he names the precariat. This newly formed segment of society has to adapt to forever changing market imperatives in order to survive. Concomitantly, the Romanian state apparatus abruptly mutated from an overwhelming patriarchal structure into an all-out absent one (Bucur and Miroiu 252), thus making it more difficult for women to manage both patriarchally imposed roles and to find a workplace. Women filmmakers like Ana Căpățână-Juller (Aici…adică acolo [Here… meaning there], 2012) and Teodora Mihai (Waiting for August, 2014) decide to turn their cameras onto women characters engaged in a struggle for survival. Both filmmakers deal with the same theme, the lives of children who have to raise themselves, as their parents have gone abroad in order to gain better incomes than in Romania. Working with Sybille Krämer’s “second person model of witnessing,” where testimony is associated with concepts such as social interaction manifested through trust and authority (Krämer 34), I will examine how the two filmmakers particularly engage with their subjects and the differences between two directorial perspectives: one that approaches reality from a top down perspective, while the other is enmeshed with the characters in the historical world.
Horia Lovinescu, Between the “Terror of History” and Psychoanalytical Dreams
Authors:   Faculty of Theatre and Television, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: ioancurseu@yahoo.com., Pop-Curşeu Ioan
Published: August 2024

This paper focuses on Horia Lovinescu (1917-1983), a member of one of the most important dynasties of modern Romanian culture. Six of Horia Lovinescu’s dramas are interpreted in a close reading system, by psychoanalytical tools and by focusing on the family constellations the author imagines. These plays are related to the historical context (“the terror of history”), in order to understand how works of art are the reverberation of biographical-creative data of the greatest importance and how they echo in a paradoxical way social-political transformations. This double reading, psychological and historical, is justified by the playwright himself, through the construction of his plays and through his many allusions to psychoanalysis in his writings.
Keywords: Horia Lovinescu, psychoanalysis, historical reading, communism, dramas, artistic creation, myth.
Liviu Ciulei and The Last Ones: Between Personal Trauma, Psychodrama, and Collective Drama
Authors:   Faculty of Theatre and Television, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Email: ancahatiegan@yahoo.com., Hațiegan Anca
Published: August 2024

This paper focuses on an early role in the theatrical career of the actor, director, and scenographer Liviu Ciulei (1923-2011), created on the stage of the theatre gifted to him by his father, the civil engineer Liviu Ciulley, in 1946. The role in question is Pyotr from the play The Last Ones by Russian playwright Maxim Gorky, which premiered at the Odeon Theatre in Bucharest on the 16th of March 1948. My point is that Liviu Ciulei was drawn to this play by a psychodramatic impulse, finding in it issues related to his father who, like the protagonist in Gorky’s play, had embroiled his family in a major scandal when his son was only thirteen years old. The season in which the play premiered was marked by the increasing interference of communist authorities in art, so the intense psychodramatic process through which Liviu Ciulei consciously or unconsciously worked through his early adolescent trauma intertwined with the collective drama represented by the imposition of the Soviet-enforced communist regime in Romania at the end of World War II.
Keywords: Liviu Ciulei, The Last Ones, Gorky, psychodrama, Moreno, socialist realism, communism, theatre, Romania.
Sztropkó – a felső-magyarországi reformáció ismeretlen fejezete
Authors: KÓNYA Péter
Published: August 2024

Stropkov – An Unknown Chapter of the Upper Hungarian Reformation
The history of the Reformation in the Upper Zemplin town of Stropkov has remained outside the interest of history and church history. Nevertheless, Stropkov was Protestant for several decades. The establishment of the Reformation in the town was made possible by the lordship of Peter and Gábor Perényi in the second third of the 16th century. The existence of a Reformed parish is evidenced by three mentions from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The Protestant period in the history of Stropkov ended with a change of landlords when János Pethő of Gerse became the owner of the entire estate. Baron István Pethő invited Franciscans from Poland to the town, who re-Catholicized Stropkov in a short time. The town, along with the estate, thus became the first re-Catholicized area in the Zemplin region and one of the first in the whole of Upper Hungary.
Ho, Ping-Ti y Tang Tsou (Ed.), China in crisis: China's Heritage and the Communist Political System. Vol. 1, libros 1 y 2. University of Chicago Press, 1968.
Authors: T. C. J.
Published: August 2024

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La poesía árabe en América Latina
Authors: Makki Mahmud A.
Published: August 2024

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La historia de Ying-Ying
Authors: Zhen Yuan
Published: August 2024

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A. Doak Barnett, Communist China, the Early Years, 1949-55. F. A. Praeger, Nueva York, 4a ed., 1968. XIV + 336 pP.
Authors: Thiago Cintra José
Published: August 2024

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Kenzaburo Oe, A Personal Matter, traducción de John Nathan. Grove Press, Inc., Nueva York, 1969. 214 pp.
Authors: Montes Óscar
Published: August 2024

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Araceli Serrano Pascual: «Cada vez más personas nos vinculamos para generar un conocimiento que sea transformador»
Authors: Quintana Rocío , Vivas Arce Valeria
Published: August 2024

La doctora en Sociología por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Araceli Serrano Pascual, reflexiona sobre los modos de producción de conocimiento en la academia a través de experiencias de aprendizaje colaborativo con otros actores y territorios  que emergieran en el contexto de crisis social en España.
Karakteristik Madu Tanah dari Desa Belemana Kecamatan Alor Timur
Authors: Koly Faryda Veronica Lamma , Allung Paulina Katarina , Lanbuk Metusail
Published: August 2024

Madu tanah merupakan istilah yang digunakan oleh masyarakat Alor dalam menyebutkan produk madu yang dihasilkan oleh lebah Apis cerana. Salah satu tempat yang paling banyak menghasilkan madu tanah di Alor yaitu Desa Belemana, Kecamatan Alor Timur. Pada umumnya, madu tanah lebih diminati oleh masyarakat Alor dibandingkan madu pohon (Apis dorsata). Selain karena madu tanah sudah mulai langka, alasan lain madu tanah lebih mahal dibandingkan madu pohon yaitu karena dipercayai memiliki khasiat yang lebih unggul untuk kesehatan dan memiliki rasa yang lebih enak. Meskipun sudah dipasarkan langsung oleh petani madu secara konvensional, namun kualitas madu tanah, khususnya yang berasal dari Desa Belemana, belum pernah dianalisis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kualitas madu tanah berdasarkan sejumlah parameter yaitu kadar air menggunakan refraktometer, kadar gula pereduksi menggunakan metode volumetrik, kadar vitamin A, C dan E dengan metode HPLC dan UPLC, serta cemaran mikroba dengan metode terstandar oleh SNI. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa madu tanah memiliki nilai kadar gula pereduksi dan cemaran mikroba (angka lempeng total, kapang khamir, coliform dan E. coli) yang telah memenuhi standar, sedangkan kadar air belum sesuai dengan standar yang ditetapkan. Dalam penelitian ini, kadar vitamin dalam madu tanah belum dapat diidentifikasi dengan pasti kadarnya terlampau rendah. Penelitian selanjutnya masih perlu dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi sifat lain dari madu tanah asal Desa Belemana.
Model Penduga Kadar Glukosa dalam Jus Buah Menggunakan Spektroskopi Inframerah-dekat dan Regresi Kuadrat Terkecil Parsial
Authors: Samalukang Dina N , Rondonuwu Ferdy Semuel , Pratiwi Indri D , Sutresno Adita
Published: August 2024

Glukosa merupakan gula alami yang terdapat dalam buah segar dan memainkan peran penting pada  rasa dan derajat kemanisan jus buah tersebut. Mengetahui kadar glukosa dalam jus buah murni berguna untuk pengendalian kualitas dan pelabelan gizi serta memastikan bahwa konsumen mendapatkan produk yang mereka harapkan. Paper ini membahas teknik pendugaan kadar kandungan glucosa jus buah menggunakan spektroskopi inframerah dekat (Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, NIRS) dan metode Regresi Kuadrat Terkecil Parsial (Partial Least Square Regression, PLSR). Sebanyak 14 sample glukosa-akuades dengan konsentrasi antara 0 – 2500 mg/dL digunakan sebagai sumber data spektral pembangun model regresi sedangkan sampel jus dari 10 jenis buah digunakan sebagai sumber data spektral target penentuan kadar glukosa berdasarkan model yang dibangun. Seluruh data spektral dianalisis pada daerah bilangan gelombang 4200 – 4800 cm-1. Pra-perlakuan data meliputi smoothing, normalisasi, turunan pertama, dan turunan kedua diterapkan pada masing-masing spektrum. Penggunaan variabel laten sebanyak 4 menghasilkan PRESS (Predicted Residual Error Sum Of Square) terkecil atau hasil prediksi yang optimal. Model prediksi yang dihasilkan mampu  menentukan kadar glukosa dengan nilai RMSE 3 mg/dL pada data kalibrasi dan dapat menentukan kadar glukosa jus buah tertinggi yaitu 713 mg/dL pada tebu dan kadar glukosa terendah yaitu 247 mg/dL pada kelapa.
Kajian Bibliometri Terhadap Aplikasi Asap Cair Menggunakan VOSviewer
Authors: Mustapa Mustapa , Jannah Miftahul , Utami Aisyiah Restutiningsih Putri , Maanari Chaleb Paul
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan analisis bibliometri terhadap literatur dari basis data Crossref dengan menggunakan alat analisis VOSviewer untuk mengidentifikasi tren dalam penelitian yang berkaitan dengan aplikasi asap cair. Metode penelitian ini melibatkan pencarian dan identifikasi literatur, data diperoleh melalui pencarian pada Publish or Perish dengan menggunakan kata kunci "liquid smoke, application liquid smoke," yang diaplikasikan pada kriteria judul, kata kunci, dan abstrak. Sebanyak 1000 artikel relevan yang terkait dengan penelitian aplikasi asap cair dari tahun 2013 hingga 2022 berhasil dikumpulkan. Hasil penelusuran menunjukkan bahwa jumlah artikel yang relevan cenderung meningkat setiap tahunnya, dan mencapai puncaknya pada tahun 2020 dengan 190 artikel terkait topik tersebut. Setelah identifikasi artikel, dilakukan pemetaan dengan menggunakan analisis VOSviewer yang menghasilkan 144 item, yang kemudian dikelompokkan ke dalam 4 kluster. Mayoritas artikel membahas aplikasi asap cair dalam konteks antimikroba, pengawet alami, antioksidan, dan insektisida. Setiap tahun, penelitian terus mengalami perkembangan dengan penekanan pada berbagai jenis bahan baku untuk mendapatkan hasil terbaik. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi pada pemahaman mendalam tentang perkembangan dan arah penelitian dalam bidang aplikasi asap cair. Namun, penelitian mengenai aplikasi asap cair di bidang medis masih terbilang minim. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat menjadi panduan bagi peneliti masa depan dalam mengeksplorasi dan mengembangkan pengetahuan dalam aplikasi asap cair.
A la cacería de Eclipses solares
Authors: López Monsalvo César Simón , Vera Garfías Gabriela Isabel , Rubio Ponce Alberto , Islas Ramírez Sergio , Hernández Ávila José Luis
Published: August 2024

Throughout the course of history, solar eclipses have had a scientific and cultural impact in human society. On Oc-tober 14th 2023 and April 8th 2024 two solar eclipses were visible from México and the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Unidad Azcapotzalco documented both. Through this experience, we invite the community to ponder on the relevance these events have together with their corresponding utility and the way in which the interested reader can become an eclipse hunter
Los colores del cielo
Authors: Odriozola Prego Gerardo , Haro Pérez Catalina , Vargas Carlos Alejandro
Published: August 2024

This manuscript describes the Olbers paradox, the Purkinje effect, and the Rayleigh and Mie theories of light scatte-ring, explaining their link with the black of the night, the white of the stars, the blue of a clear day sky, the yellowish co-lors of the Sun, the reddish of sunsets, and the milky appearance of clouds
¿Por qué las gotas de agua son ubicuas en la naturaleza?
Authors: Sigalotti Leonardo , Rendón Otto
Published: August 2024

Drops are made up of small volumes of some liquid. The most common in nature and in our daily life experience are water droplets. In general, droplets owe their existence and shape to the so-called surface tension forces, which not only act on the surface molecules and their closest neighbors, but are also directed towards the interior of the liquid. The pressure difference between a point outside the drop and a point inside it contains direct information about the ratio between the surface tension and its radius
Understanding the factors of accessibility to the neighborhood green spaces that contribute to social cohesion: A systematic literature review
Authors: Dash Shanta Pragyan , Adhesh Adhesh , Prabhu Sheethal G.
Published: August 2024

Green spaces are vital for urban health and quality of life, promoting social cohesiveness and interpersonal dynamics. However, 56% of the world’s population lives in cities without green spaces, affecting their health and psychological well-being. The limited number of neighborhood parks highlights the need to consider accessibility and its relationship with social cohesiveness. Social cohesion is crucial for community well-being and is linked to public spaces, especially in urban areas. Neighborhood green spaces promote social connections, reduce inequalities, and enhance community health. This research acknowledges the connection between accessibility and urban green spaces, but does not directly evaluate its impact. This systematic literature review aims to understand the factors of accessibility to neighborhood green spaces that contribute to social cohesion and their impact on physical and mental well-being, highlighting the lack of research on the interdependencies between these variables and their combined impact. The study utilized a keyword search on databases like Scopus, Research Gate, Google Scholar, Elsevier, Lens.org, and PubMed to identify 123 empirical research studies published between 2013 and 2022, conducted by 213 authors in 5 countries and 66 journals. The findings explore the factors influencing social cohesion, including socio-demographics, physical characteristics, non-physical variables, environmental perceptions, and usage patterns. It uses Vos viewer keyword co-occurrences analysis to create clusters, proposes a model to understand how these factors are linked to accessibility and directly influence social cohesion and provides insights into the relationship between these factors. Understanding these factors is essential for urban planning and policy-making.
Initial study of the Palu-Parigi By-pass road policy in Central Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
Authors: Djirimu Mohamad Ahlis , Sading Yunus , Lutfi Muhtar , Cicilia Vera , Tombolotutu Andi Darmawati
Published: August 2024

This research aims to do the assessing the feasibility of the Public-Private Partnership project in investing in the construction of the Palu-Parigi By-pass road through a PPP financing scheme, thereby providing opportunities for the private sector to participate in the provision of special road infrastructure. In this context, experimental criteria for determining Value for Money (VFM) are applied using the PPP model, to evaluate projects. The main objective also emphasizes the provision of greater VFM Goods through private financing, through conventional methods that are economical, efficient and effective. Furthermore, financial performance measurement reports apply several methods, including Payback Period (PP), Net Present Value (NPV), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) which determine the feasibility and time required for returns on invested capital. The previous Economic Feasibility Study of the Palu-Parigi By-pass Road Construction project also showed an EIRR value of 20.1% in 2014, illustrating the economic development of this work. In connection with the limitations currently faced by the Regional Budget Agency of Central Sulawesi Province, the next PPP scheme is recommended for road construction by prioritizing infrastructure completion after the 28 September 2018 earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic. The DBFMT (Design–Build–Finance–Maintenance–Transfer) model was also applied to the project, with GCA responsible for design, construction, financing, periodic maintenance and transfer at the end of the collaboration agreement.
Transformation of knowledge and skills by entry-level graduates: Perception of logistics and supply chain managers in Oman
Authors: Al Harrasi Nasser , Reason Masengu , El Din Mohamed Salah , Al Balushi Badriya , Al Habsi Jowhara
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to examine and assess the impact of the logistics industry’s environment, entry-level graduates’ characteristics and the logistics and supply chain management (LSCM) program design on the transformation of knowledge and skills at Sohar port in the Sultanate of Oman. The study employed a pragmatic research philosophy involving a structured questionnaire. The sample size included 49 mid-managers from the logistics industry who were working at Sohar Port. The study found that entry-level graduates’ characteristics and LSCM program design positively and significantly influenced the transformation of knowledge and skills. However, the organisational environment had a negative and insignificant impact on the transformation. This study revealed several dimensions that may require further research. It is pertinent to broaden the research scope to other towns, ports, and other countries in the Gulf Council Countries (GCC) to broaden the scope and generalisability of the results. According to the study findings, several recommendations are proposed for the logistics and supply chain sector in Oman to enhance the transformation of knowledge and skills by entry-level graduates, as well as for higher education institutions (HEIs). To meet the sector requirements, HEIs may improve the current university-industry collaborations by increasing the inputs of the industry in designing and developing the LSCM program. The organisational environment must reconsider the knowledge and skills transformation by entry-level graduates in their strategic plan of resources management, which must be emphasised by the remuneration system and career paths incentive. While other studies have explored knowledge and skill transformation in the context of employee training, this study aims to fill a specific research gap by focusing on the transformation of knowledge and skills by entry-level graduates, an area which has not been extensively studied before. Furthermore, this study is unique as it examines the impact of the industry’s environment, entry-level graduates’ characteristics and the LSCM program on the transformation of knowledge and skills within the unique context of Oman. This novel approach provides an opportunity to understand the specific challenges and opportunities faced by entry-level graduates in Oman and suggests strategies for addressing them.
Copyright and generative AI
Authors: Barqawi Laila , Abdallah Mohammad
Published: August 2024

This research investigates the relationship between Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI), media content, and copyright laws. As GAI technologies continue to evolve and permeate various aspects of the media landscape, questions regarding the creation and protection of intellectual property have become paramount. The study aims to highlight the impact of GAI generated content, and the challenge it poses to the traditional copyright framework. Furthermore, the research addresses the evolving role of copyright laws in adapting to the dynamic landscape shaped by artificial intelligence. It investigates whether existing legal frameworks are equipped to handle the complexities introduced by GAI, or if there is a need for legislative and policy reforms. Ultimately, this research contributes to the ongoing discourse on the intersection of GAI, media, and copyrights, providing insights that can guide policymakers, legal practitioners, and industry stakeholders in navigating the evolving landscape of intellectual property in the age of artificial intelligence.
Using the Coastal Clean Index to assess the impact of anthropogenic pressure on sandy beaches in Ustka, Poland
Authors: Bigus Katarzyna , Jarosiewicz Anna
Published: August 2024

The article summarizes results of the studies of the Coastal Clean Index (CCI) on selected Polish beaches. In 2022, an attempt was made to estimate the amount of litter on the beach in Ustka. Debris on the beach was collected during a peak season in July and August. An attempt was also made to estimate the daily increase in garbage on the beach. The main part of the research was based on the quality and quantity of litter in beach sediments to the east and west of Ustka. Litter was divided according to a type of material, use, size and origin. The collected material was dominated by a plastic waste. The largest amount of marine litter was collected on the beach, on the eastern side of the Słupia River.
Biotopes of sand of Chernihiv Polesie (forest zone, Northern Ukraine)
Authors: Danko Hanna
Published: August 2024

Basing on the analysis of 440 vegetation plots (relevés) a classification scheme of sand biotopes of Chernihiv Polesie (Northern Ukraine) of levels IV–VI was compiled. Biotopes, protected by the Resolution 4 of the Bern Convention and Annexes II and IV of the Habitat Directive, were identified. The comparative characteristics of biotopes and syntaxa of vegetation according to floristic classification were given. Characteristics of the represented biotopes were described. The biotopes R1Q, R1P, R1M (EUNIS, 2021) appeared to be the most represented for the sands of Northern Ukraine. Fourteen biotopes of Chernihiv Polesie sands, protected by Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992, were revealed.
Influence of meteorological conditions in autumn/winter 2021–2022 on the development of storm surges and the dune erosion on the Polish Baltic coast as a result of climate . . . . 93
Authors: Łabuz Tomasz Arkadiusz
Published: August 2024

This paper presents details of 37 storm surges that occurred on the Polish southern Baltic Sea coast in the autumn/winter 2021–2022 season. They emerged during the passage of a larger number of low-pressure systems than usual from the SW-W direction over the Baltic Sea. Based on an assessment of meteorological and hydrological conditions during the storms, the relationship between the wind parameters, the sea level increase, and its maximum elevation was ascertained. The relationship between the sea level and the run-up elevation was ascertained. The elevation of the sea level and run-up on the onshore were compared with the beach height. Sections with a lower beach were affected by dune erosion already at a lower sea level. The dependence of dune erosion on the sea level elevation was presented. The value of the dune base retreat depended on the beach elevation and the sea level expressed by the onshore flow called run-up. The most significant erosion occurred during the storm Nadine with a sea level of 1.0–1.28 m AMSL. The average erosion varied between 1.0 and 4.5 m. The maximum erosion values reached 8–13 m.
Design and Testing of 3D Textile Materials with Vibro-Insulating Properties, Applicable in the Construction of Vibroisolating Seats for Machine and Device Operators
Authors: Frydrysiak Michal , Pawliczak Zbigniew
Published: August 2024

In this article, the author describes the problem with low frequency vibrations in the range of 0–100 Hz and how exposure to these vibrations could affect human health when working in dangerous environments. For this research, vibrations in the range of 0–30 Hz were studied as this frequency range has the largest impact on human health and such vibrations usually occur when operating excavators, forklifts or Melex vehicles. Workers who are exposed to these vibrations usually work in a seated position for many hours. Over time, exposure to dangerous vibrations in the working environment will cause damage to the human spine, resulting in a great deal of discomfort for the worker. In order to alleviate the pain, the worker will tend to shift their seating position away from the correct position, which further compounds the issue. The author proposes the use of a 3D knitted seat mat in order to reduce the amplitude of any harmful vibrations. This will provide better ergonomic conditions for the user and will reduce the effects of low frequency vibrations.
Determination Of Total Flavonoids Extract of White (Magnolia Alba (Dc.) Figlar) Using Spectrophotometry UV-Vis Method
Authors: Mastura Mastura , Amna Ulil , Niaci Sarah , Pebiola Tia
Published: August 2024

Flavonoids are a group of secondary metabolites produced by plants that have the potential to influence pharmacological activity. This study aims to determine the total flavonoid content of the ethanol crude extract of white cempaka flowers (Magnollia alba(DC.) Figlar) using the UV-Vis spectrophotometry method. This study used colorimetric and spectrophotometric methods using quercetin as a comparison. The qualitative test research results proved that cempaka putih (Magnolia alba (DC.) Figlar) flowers contain flavonoid coumpound. Then a maximum wavelength of 432 nm is obtained with an absorbance of 0.1236, the absorbance calculation for each quercetin concentration and the sample is calculated using a maximum wavelength of 432 nm. Based on the linear regression equation obtained from the standard quercetin curve, the total flavonoid content of the crude ethanol extract of cempaka putih flowers with 3 different concentration variations, at a concentration of 100 ppm, the results obtained for the total flavonoid content were 276,83 ± 17,7 mgQE/g, 500 ppm. total flavonoid levels of 105,189 ± 8,16 mgQE/g, 1000 ppm obtained total flavonoid levels of 79,115 ± 8,33 mgQE/g.
THE RELATION BETWEEN BEARS AND FOREST CLEAR-CUTTING
Authors: ANUȚOIU Ana Gabriela , DANȚIȘ Dragoș , IONESCU Ovidiu
Published: August 2024

Deforestation, forests diminution, and scarcity of natural food are widely regarded as the primary factors contributing to the presence of brown bears in urban areas of Romania, and human-bear conflicts. Public misunderstanding regarding forest and bear management practices often leads to skepticism of expert information, worsened by misinformation in the media and social networks. This article aims to offer insight into deforestation and human-bear conflicts in Romania. It analyzes national and international official data, to assess the percentage of forested areas, primary causes of deforestation, brown bear population and density, and the number of human-bear conflicts. It also compares Romanian data with other European countries to explore the potential correlation between forested area percentage and human-bear conflicts. Between 2000 and 2020, Romania's forest area comprised 29.02% of its land, while Poland, France, and Italy had percentages of 29.89%, 30.04%, and 30.65%, respectively. Interestingly, the proportion of forest cover did not consistently correlate with the frequency of conflicts. Countries with similar forest percentages to Romania experienced fewer conflicts, whereas countries with higher percentages, like Slovenia (61.65%) and Slovakia (39.86%), faced numerous human-bear conflicts due to the dense brown bear population. The management of bears served as a valuable indicator of the extent of damage caused by these animals. In Croatia, Sweden, Slovakia, and Slovenia, where 10-16% of the bear population was harvested annually, lower levels of damage were reported. In contrast, Romania, with an annual harvest of only 2-3% of the bear population, experienced higher levels of damage.
THE IMPACT OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL ON IMPROVING FINANCIAL SERVICES IN ALGERIA
Authors: BEKHTI Djamila , BOUCHETARA Mehdi
Published: August 2024

The main objective of this paper is to discuss and examine the relationship between intellectual capital and financial services and to show if the financial sector is positively influenced by intellectual capital. We used the descriptive analytical approach assuming that there is a positive effect of the independent variable which is intellectual capital on the dependent variable which is financial services. The result of SPSS program (version 21) indicated that there is a weak direct correlation and a significant effect at a weak rate estimated at 9, 6% between intellectual capital and the improvement of financial service in Algerian banks.
THE LINK BETWEEN E-GOVERNMENT AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELD OF ICT
Authors: MAZĂRE Mădălina , SIMION Cezar-Petre , VERDEȘ Cătălin , MIRONESCU Alexandra , KAIS Samar , BURCEA Marian Adrian
Published: August 2024

The research presented in this article had as objectives carrying out a review of the specialized literature in the field of E-government and the research and development in the field of ICT. To highlight the relationship between E-government and the ICT upsurge opportunities offered by frequent technological breakthroughs, correlation analyzes were carried out using the secondary data made available by the Eurostat databases. Three research hypotheses were formulated and the second research hypothesis, the one regarding the readiness of public sector to upgrade to Digital Transformation (DX) in terms of monetization of digital assets, a weak positive or strongly negative relationship between e-governance activities and companies’ IT research and development expenditures is validated in the case of most European countries. At the opposite pole it was revealed that there are also countries where investments in the development of IT infrastructure led to the upsurge of e-government infrastructure, as a starting point in promoting the increase in expenses with acquiring new IT terminals and services upgrading, as a leading example for countries with lower expenditures on ICT sector development. The other two research hypotheses regarding leveraging the strategic advantages of digitization in terms of state of knowledge and research staff, have been revealed that most European countries, including Romania, have a strongly negative relationship to present e-government services development, requiring future analysis of upstream and downstream use of advanced ICT techniques implemented in e-government development feedback based on reliable data.
Prevalence of Gaucher disease in patients with unknown cause of splenomegaly and/ or thrombocytopenia in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Saeed Hussain , Alabbas Fahad , Elyamany Ghaleb , Alshehri Abdulrahman , Al-Suliman Ahmed , kashari Ohoud , Malik Anees , Usman Binyam , Sallam Maha , Barnawi Insherah , Ghita Ibrahim , Masmali Hassan , Alhejazi Ayman
Published: August 2024

Background: Many uncommon metabolic disorders have a high prevalence in Arab countries due to the high rate of consanguineous marriages. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Gaucher disease (GD) in patients with splenomegaly and/or thrombocytopenia of unknown cause in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: This screening study was conducted in 13 hematology and hematopathology centers in Saudi Arabia over 2 years. Patients with splenomegaly and/or thrombocytopenia of unknown cause for at least a year were included. Enzyme activity in eligible patients was assessed using a dried blood spot sample.
Results: Out of 390 patients, 87.4% had thrombocytopenia. In comparison, 8.8% had a history of splenectomy, and nearly 67.7% had splenomegaly. Fatigue, bone crises, and abdominal pain were commonly reported among adult patients. Anemia was the most common symptom among pediatric patients, followed by splenomegaly and easy bruising or bleeding. One patient was found to have GD. She was a Saudi toddler with no family history of GD, acid sphingomyelinase deficiency, or other genetic abnormalities. The GD patient's neurological, cardiac, and skeletal examinations were normal.
Conclusion: This screening study paves the way for GD screening in Saudi Arabia. It also emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, proper care, and positive outcomes for GD.
Predicting early hospital admissions for emergency department patients at the time of triage
Authors: Al-Ashgar Shahad , Almolhis Mohammed , Aldhasee Omar , Alraheili Rama
Published: August 2024

Objective: This study aimed to determine factors predicting hospital admissions at King Abdulaziz Medical City in the emergency department (ED), Rdiyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted at the ED of King Abdulaziz Medical City among adult patients aged ≥14 years triaged in ED and arriving by either paramedic transport or self-referral and presented to ED from 01/01/2021 to 01/01/2022. The data were collected from the patient's medical records and a pre-designed checklist was prepared to collect data.
Results: The majority of patients (88.7%) arrived at the ED walk-ins, as for patient acuity, a substantial segment of the population (86.9%) fell into category 3. Exactly half of the patients reported no known comorbidities. The prior visit to the ED within the past 72 hours was documented in 12.3% of the cases. As for the patients' outcomes post-triage, a large proportion (78.4%) were discharged after their ED visit. The majority of emergency visits were associated with no complications (92.5%), while morbidity was reported among 4.2% and mortality among 3.4% of the visits. The rate of hospital admission was significantly higher among patients aged 25-34 years and 55-64 years, who arrived walk-in, who had patient acuity category "3" and who had no previous ED Visit
Pengaruh talent management terhadap employee retention melalui mediasi employee engagement pada perusahaan manufaktur di kawasan industri Jababeka Cikarang
Authors: Ramadhan Deo , Ekhsan Muhamad
Published: August 2024

The aim of this study is to analyze the influence of talent management on employee retention, employee engagement on employer retention and the role of staff engagement in mediating talent management's influence on employee’s retention. The study uses a quantitative method with the distribution of online questionnaires to 120 respondents of employees from 3 manufacturing companies in the Jababeka Cikarang Industrial Area. Data analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 3.0. The results show that talent management has a positive and significant impact on employee retention and employee engagement, but employee involvement has no significant effect on employment retention. Moreover, talent management mediated by employee engagement does not have a significant influence on employee retention. In conclusion, companies need to focus on applying effective talent management practices to improve employee retention in person, as well as re-evaluate strategies and programs to enhance employee engagement in order to be able to mediate the relationship between talent management and employee retention.
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh talent management terhadap employee retention, pengaruh employee engagement terhadap employee retention, pengaruh talent management terhadap employee engagement, serta peran employee engagement dalam memediasi pengaruh talent management terhadap employee retention. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan penyebaran kuesioner secara online kepada 120 responden karyawan dari 3 perusahaan manufaktur di Kawasan Industri Jababeka Cikarang. Data dianalisis menggunakan Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) dengan SmartPLS 3.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa manajemen talenta berdampak positif dan signifikan terhadap retensi karyawan dan keterlibatan karyawan. Namun, keterlibatan karyawan tidak berdampak signifikan terhadap retensi karyawan. Selain itu, manajemen talenta yang dimediasi oleh keterlibatan karyawan tidak berdampak signifikan terhadap retensi karyawan. Kesimpulannya, perusahaan perlu fokus pada penerapan praktik-praktik talent management yang efektif untuk meningkatkan retensi karyawan secara langsung, serta mengevaluasi kembali strategi dan program untuk meningkatkan keterlibatan karyawan agar dapat memediasi hubungan antara manajemen talenta dan retensi karyawan.
Pengaruh brand image, perceived price, dan brand awareness terhadap purchase intention produk teh siap saji pada modern trade di Jabodetabek
Authors: Valerian Juan , Keni Keni
Published: August 2024

Tea is a popular drink in Indonesia. The popularity can be seen from the increasing number of SMEs who are selling ready-to-drink tea. However, the performance of the tea industry in Indonesia has been stagnant. Therefore, tea company needs to analyze factors affecting customer’s intention to purchase tea. This study aims to determine the effect of brand image, price perception, and brand awareness on customer’s intention to purchase a ready-to-drink tea product in modern trade in Jabodetabek. This study collected data from 127 respondents who are customers of a ready-to-drink tea product in modern trade in Jabodetabek by distributing questionnaires online. The data was analyzed with Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results suggested that brand image, price perception, and brand awareness have a positive and significant effect on purchase intention. Based on the results, this study suggests the company optimize the brand image by maintaining the consistency of the products, maintaining the price comparison with the volume of products (perceived price), and continuing the unique advertising conducted in the early stage of the product introduction to increase brand awareness as well as increasing customer’s intention to purchase the product.
Teh telah menjadi produk yang populer di Indonesia. Popularitas tersebut ditunjukkan melalui jumlah UMKM yang menjual produk teh siap saji. Namun, kinerja industri teh di Indonesia justru bersifat stagnan. Oleh sebab itu, perusahaan teh perlu mempelajari faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap intensi pelanggan untuk membeli teh. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh citra merek, persepsi harga, dan kesadaran merek terhadap intensi pelanggan untuk membeli teh siap saji di pasar modern di Jabodetabek. Penelitian ini mengumpulkan data dari 127 responden yang merupakan pelanggan teh siap saji di pasar modern di Jabodetabek dengan menyebarkan kuesioner secara daring. Data tersebut dianalisis dengan metode Pemodelan Persamaan Struktural Kuadrat Terkecil Parsial (PLS-SEM). Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa citra merek, persepsi harga, dan kesadaran merek berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap niat beli. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, penelitian ini menyarankan perusahaan teh untuk mengoptimalkan citra merek dengan menjaga konsistensi produk, mempertahankan perbandingan harga dengan volume produk yang ditawarkan (harga yang dirasakan), dan melanjutkan periklanan unik yang dilakukan pada tahap awal perkenalan produk untuk meningkatkan kesadaran merek dalam rangka meningkatkan niat beli.
Pengaruh perceived price dan perceived quality terhadap purchase intention melalui perceived value
Authors: Pratama Ferdy , Handoyo Sarwo Edy
Published: August 2024

The gaming industry is an entertainment field that has a wide market with consistent growth both in revenue and technology. A lot of big company have been trying to capitalize this growth to produce AAA video game with high budget and selling them digitally. This research is done to understand the effect of perceived price and perceived quality to purchased intention of AAA digital video game with perceived value as mediation variable. This research is done its quantitative method and comparative casual design to understand cause and effect relationship. Based on the result of the analysis, perceived price, perceived quality and perceived value both affect purchase intention positively while perceived quality affect perceived value and perceive value partially mediate relation between perceived quality and purchase intention. Through the analysis result, the suggestion for game developer is to increase quality and value perceived by the customer for their production while keeping the price on the best position to ensure customer will have intent to purchase their product.
Industri game merupakan bidang hiburan yang memiliki pasar yang luas dengan pertumbuhan yang konsisten, baik dalam hal pendapatan maupun teknologi. Banyak perusahaan besar telah mencoba memanfaatkan pertumbuhan ini untuk memproduksi video game AAA dengan budget tinggi dan menjualnya secara digital. Penelitian berikut dilakukan untuk memahami pengaruh persepsi harga dan persepsi kualitas terhadap niat pembelian pelanggan untuk video game digital AAA melalui persepsi nilai sebagai variabel mediasi untuk memastikan produk tersebut terjual dengan baik karena anggaran untuk memproduksinya yang tinggi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan rancangan penelitian comparative casual untuk memahami hubungan sebab akibat. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, persepsi harga, persepsi kualitas, dan persepsi nilai memengaruhi niat pembelian secara positif sedangkan persepsi kualitas memengaruhi nilai yang dipersepsikan dan persepsi nilai memediasi sebagian hubungan antara persepsi kualitas dan niat pembelian. Melalui hasil analisis, saran bagi pengembang game adalah meningkatkan kualitas dan nilai yang dipersepsikan oleh pelanggan untuk produksi mereka sambil menjaga harga pada posisi terbaik untuk memastikan pelanggan akan memiliki niat untuk membeli produk mereka.
Some Problems on Teaching Profession Developing in Singapore, Malaysia and Lessons for Vietnam
Authors: Bich Truong Thi
Published: August 2024

The quality of education and the quality of a country's human resources depend greatly on its teachers. Therefore, training and fostering teachers plays an important role in the development of the country. The article addresses some issues of two countries, Singapore and Malaysia, in teacher professional development. These are the issues: Enrollment and training; recruitment and training; Reward, encourage and honor teachers. This article analyzes the strengths of these two countries in teacher training and development. In the context of fundamental and comprehensive reform of education in Vietnam, the reform of teacher training programs in the direction of professional development is being researched by teacher training institutions to find appropriate directions. The 21st century teacher training model of Malaysia and Singapore is a valuable lesson for us to learn and apply in building and developing teacher careers in Vietnam.
Tabagismo: diretrizes
Authors: (ABM) Associação Médica Brasileira
Published: August 2024

A diretoria da Associação Médica Brasileira (AMB) autoriza a publicação das Diretrizes de autoria da Associação Brasileira de Psicologia na revista Debates em Psiquiatria.
Uma revisão narrativa sobre os riscos dos antidepressivos e da depressão na gravidez
Authors: Cantilino Amaury , Zambaldi Carla Fonseca
Published: August 2024

Introdução: A depressão é uma doença cada vez mais comum durante a gravidez e está associada a resultados adversos para a mãe e o recém-nascido (RN). Há aumento do uso de antidepressivos em mulheres em idade reprodutiva. Os antidepressivos são as medicaões mais freqüentemente estudadas para o tratamento de transtornos mentais. Objetivo: Este artigo faz uma revisão sobre repercussões da depressão na gestação, além da segurança do uso de antidepressivos na gravidez. Método: É uma revisão narrativa de atualização cujo conteúdo partiu de um apanhado de artigos extraídos do Medline entre os anos de 2005 e 2012. Foram usados os descritores: “antidepressants” e “pregnancy”. Artigos relevantes anteriores a 2005 citados em revisões também foram consultados. Resultados: Apesar de amplamente estudados, ainda não está claro se existe um risco elevado de malformações, hipertensão pulmonar persistente do RN, prematuridade, baixo peso ao nascer e resultados negativos no desenvolvimento infantil. Há sintomas neonatais de adaptação pobre associados ao uso de antidepressivos na gravidez. Conclusão: Estudos randomizados e controlados com antidepressivos durante a gravidez não tem sido realizados por questões éticas, mas os dados observacionais sugerem que eles são relativamente seguros. Mulheres com depressão devem ser informados dos riscos associados à medicação, bem como aqueles associados com a depressão não tratada.
Transtorno bipolar: uma doença heterogênea que requer uma perspectiva mais ampla de abordagem
Authors: Moreno Ricardo Alberto , Campos Rodolfo Nunes , Moreno Doris Hupfeld
Published: August 2024

Os autores revisam a literatura acerca das características epidemiológicas e clinica, de curso e evolução além das comorbidades e da morbi-mortalidade do transtorno bipolar. Em função da heterogeneidade da doença propõe-se uma perspectiva mais ampla de abordagem da doença que englobe da prevenção primária à reabilitação de casos mais comprometidos passando pela prevenção secundária como objetivo primário em casos devidamente diagnosticados. Propõe-se à volta do raciocínio médico e da somatória de evidencias clinicas para estabelecer o diagnóstico multiaxial e as estratégias de intervenção necessárias.
Galveno darbības rādītāju noteikšana finanšu iestādēm atbilstoši Eiropas Savienības reģionālajai dimensijai. Promocijas darba kopsavilkums
Authors:   ,   Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, Černiševs Oļegs
Published: August 2024

Nepārtraukti mainoties finanšu situācijai, fintech – digitālo finanšu pakalpojumu un tehnoloģiju apvienojuma – augšupeja iezīmē kritisku posmu finanšu iestāžu pārveidošanā. Šajā promocijas darbā aplūkoti Eiropas Savienības darbības aspekti un tiesiskais regulējums. Mūsdienu ES tiesību akti, jo īpaši pārrobežu darbības atļauju (“passporting”) piešķiršanas mehānisms, ļauj fintech uzņēmumiem efektīvi sniegt pakalpojumus visā ES tirgū. Savstarpēji apvienojot sarežģītas starpreģionu darbības un pārrobežu pakalpojumus, tie kļūst arvien sarežģītāki reģionālo atšķirību un ar tām saistīto risku dēļ, jo īpaši attiecībā uz galvenajiem darbības rādītājiem (KPI). Promocijas darba 1. nodaļā sniegts sistemātisks literatūras pārskats, lai noteiktu finanšu iestāžu KPI atlases nepilnības. Veikta arī fintech pirmsākumu izpēte, pašu uzmanību pievēršot reģionālajām dimensijām. Sniegta fintech taksonomija, identificēts pētījuma piemērošanas reģions. Īpaša uzmanība pievērsta Eiropas Centrālās bankas (ECB) kā finanšu regulatora darbībai ES reģionā. 2. nodaļā aplūkota un analizēta ES reģionālās un valstu politikas ietekme uz finanšu iestādēm. Salīdzināti fintech darbības nosacījumi, akcentējot reģionālās īpatnības. Sniegta digitālo finanšu produktu taksonomija un to izplatība dažādos ES reģionos. E-naudas produktu un kriptoaktīvu salīdzinošajā analīzē atklātas to īpašības un darījumu vide, sniegta digitālo aktīvu taksonomija un dzīves cikls, kā arī identificēti digitālo un kriptovalūtu cenu veidošanas elementi. 3. nodaļā, pamatojoties uz ekspertu grupas aplēsēm, ir noteikti KPI un galvenie riska rādītāji (KRI) finanšu iestādēm. Apspriesta atbilstošu KPI pašlaik ierobežotā izmantošana. Papildus aplūkota finanšu pakalpojumu attīstība viedpilsētās, atspoguļojot fintech funkcionēšanas reģionālo aspektu tajās. Apzinātas arī viedpilsētu iespējas izmantot fintech un finanšu pakalpojumus kā daļu no koplietošanas ekonomikas. Šajā nodaļā ir izklāstīti divi statistikas modeļi. PLS-SEM analīze izmantota, lai novērtētu saistību starp iekšējo procesu riskiem un KPI (1. modelis) un atbilstības reģionālajiem tiesību aktiem risku un KPI (2. modelis). Pētījuma noslēgumā izdarīti secinājumi un formulēti ieteikumi. Promocijas darbs izstrādāts Rīgas Stradiņa universitātē, Latvijā. Aizstāvēšana: Ekonomikas un uzņēmējdarbības promocijas padomes atklātā sēdē 2024. gada 8. jūlijā plkst. 14:00 attālināti, tiešsaistes platformā Zoom. 5.2. ekonomika un uzņēmējdarbība; apakšnozare – reģionālā ekonomika. Atslēgvārdi: reģionālā ekonomika; reģionalizācija; fintech; ES; KPI; riski; finanšu institūcijas; digitālie produkti.