bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ku marginalistycznej ekonomii powstawania tekstów
Authors: Ferrer Daniel , Łapiński Paweł
Published: February 2025

Polish translation of the introductory chapter from Dirk Van Hulle’s Wim Van Mierlo’s, and Dirk Van Hulle’s (eds.) book Reading Notes. Rodopi: Brill 2004.
Zakamarki
Authors: Kowalczyk Bartosz
Published: February 2025

The essay focuses on the connections of Bruno Schulz’s stories with weird fiction. The author attempts to determine which features of Schulz’s fiction have made some critics to associate his name with that genre. Referring to the highly criticized essays by Kazimierz Wyka and Stefan Napierski, he wonders if applying to Schulz’s work a term rooted in romanticism, particularly in its „dark” variety, is well-founded. Ultimately, he concludes that Schulz’s fiction can be legitimately assigned to a literary tradition represented by Edgar Allan Poe. By the same token, weird fiction has been included in the frame of reference of Schulz studies, offering an opportunity for a comparative analysis of Schulz and Poe.
W poszukiwaniu zaginionego listu Schulza
Authors: Wójcik Mirosław
Published: February 2025

The article is a contribution to the history of Bruno Schulz’s life and work. It cites and comments on a letter sent to Emil Zegadłowicz by a Borysław lawyer, Józef Tell, who had occasional social and artistic relations with Schulz. Tell, according to the content of the letter in question, was present at Zegadłowicz’s public lecture in Borysław in February 1939, and then at a party organized on that occasion by Bruno Schulz in Drohobych. The sender informs Zegadłowicz, about the work on his new novel, Na marginesie życia (On the Margin of Life), which Schulz wrote about in a letter to the author. A copy of this letter, which Tell attached to a letter sent to Zegadłowicz, has not survived. The commentary explains all known circumstances of the document’s origin and formulates hypotheses about the fate of the lost letter. The document in question, discovered by the article’s author during a library search of Emil Zegadłowicz’s archive at the University Library in Poznań, has never been published.
MODERN REGULATORY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF SPORTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE
Authors: A.K. Namazov  , S.G. Garaeva  , E.Yu. Putikhin  , K.Yu. Zahodyakina
Published: February 2025

This article is dedicated to the study of the regulatory and legal framework of sports and sports medicine. The author analyzes the current state of the legal framework of sports and sports medicine, as well as scientific works in the field of research. Based on the analysis, problems are identified and promising solutions are proposed.
Endoscopic versus microscopic tympanoplasty: A prospective randomized comparison of outcomes
Authors: Ulkumen Burak , Yuceturk Ali Vefa
Published: February 2025

Background/Aim: There is a limited number of systematic comparisons and comprehensive studies on auditory outcomes, graft success, and complication rates between traditional microscopic and newer endoscopic tympanoplasty techniques. Hence, we aim to compare these two techniques, namely endoscopic and microscopic type-1 tympanoplasty, in terms of anatomical and functional outcomes.
Methods: This prospective randomized clinical trial included 40 adult patients, divided equally between those undergoing microscopic and endoscopic tympanoplasty. To eliminate selection bias, the sequence of operations alternated between the two methods based on the patients’ arrival order. Each patient’s pre-operative conditions and outcomes 6 months post-surgery were evaluated using pure tone audiometry tests and assessments of the tympanic membrane. For both groups, the tragal perichondrial cartilage composite graft served as graft material. Functional assessments evaluated the air conduction threshold and bone conduction threshold averages at frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz, both pre-operatively and 3 months after the operation. Air conduction gain was determined by comparing the air bone gap at application with that 6 months post-surgery. The size of the tympanic membrane perforation was calculated as a percentage of the total area using ImageJ, and the correlation with functional gain was assessed. The condition of the tympanic membrane and graft position were documented 6 months post-surgery using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 26.
Results: We compared mean (standard deviation [SD]) pre-operative air conduction threshold values between the endoscopic group (30.11 [5.19]) and the microscopic group (28.45 [5.19]) and found no significant difference (P=0.404). Similarly, we found no significant difference (P=0.169) in pre-operative air bone gap values between the endoscopic group (24.58 [5.35]) and the microscopic group (27.17 [6.34]). Post-operative air conduction threshold values in the endoscopic group (17.09 [11.28]) and the microscopic group (13.55 [7.99]) also showed no significant difference (P=0.258). The same was true for post-operative air bone gap values in the endoscopic group (13.97 [10.91]) and the microscopic group (9.63 [7.83]) (P=0.156). The average air conduction gain, an indicator we used to evaluate the functional success of the surgery, was similarly non-significant between the endoscopic group (13.08 [7.47]) and the microscopic group (14.90 [5.04]) (P=0.395).
Conclusion: Our study findings suggest that an endoscope is at least as effective as the microscopic method in type-1 tympanoplasty. Moreover, with advantages like reduced surgical time and broad-angle viewing capabilities, the endoscopic method is poised to gain popularity.
The Influence of Quality of Work Life and Perceived Organizational Support on Turnover Intention in Private Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Zeng Dongxiu , Swatdikun Trairong , Aujirapongpan Somnuk , Huang Shi-Zheng
Published: February 2025

The study addresses faculty turnover in private higher education institutions, a challenge that disrupts institutional progress and educational continuity. It examines the influence of Quality of Work Life (QWL) on turnover intention (TI) and the mediating role of Perceived Organizational Support (POS). Utilizing a stratified random sample of 396 educators across 24 private colleges, data were collected through structured questionnaires and analysed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings reveal a significant negative relationship between QWL and TI, indicating that improved work-life balance reduces educators' intent to resign. Additionally, QWL positively influences POS, which further diminishes TI, with POS mediating the QWL-TI relationship. By integrating POS as a mediator, the study provides actionable insights for educational administrators, emphasizing the importance of enhancing QWL and POS to mitigate faculty turnover. The findings offer a foundation for developing targeted policies aimed at improving workplace conditions and organizational support to ensure institutional stability. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-SIED1-020 Full Text: PDF
Reducing the Incidence of Bullying in Secondary Schools
Authors: Gabrhelová Gabriela , Pasternáková Lenka , Barnová Silvia
Published: February 2025

The present study discusses the issues of bullying prevention in secondary schools with the objective of finding out about the efficiency of the experiential learning method in this context. Within a more extensive research study under realisation, the method of pedagogical experiment was applied to a sample of 100 vocational school students, and its partial results are presented. A set of experiential activities was prepared for teachers and used by them in the experimental group (50 students) within a 10-month bullying prevention program. In the control group (50 students), traditional methods of bullying prevention were used. To examine the effect of the intervention, the Olweus Bullying Questionnaire was administered to the participating students before and after the intervention (pre-test and post-test). The obtained research results suggest that the implementation of experiential learning activities contributed to a more positive school climate and favourable conditions for the realisation of bullying prevention in the participating school. Although given the limits of the research study, the present findings cannot be generalised to the entire population of vocational school students, the study brings unique data that fill the gap in current knowledge and create a basis for further research activities. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-SIED1-026 Full Text: PDF
ON STABLE STATES OF A SMALL GROUP OF SUBJECTS INTERACTING WITH A COMMON FIELD OF EXCITATION
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Victorova Nadezda B. , Morozov Denis A. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities, Kazanskii Aleksei V. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities, Nikitin Alekhandro A. ,   Russian State University for the Humanities
Published: February 2025

The article considers the task of mathematical modeling of social
phenomena by analogy with the physical model of the Tavis–Cummings system
within the framework of A. Khrennikov’s social laser paradigm. The paradigm
assumes a similarity between social excitation and an electromagnetic field.
Within that paradigm, there is an analogy between emotional excitement and
a fixed-mode electromagnetic field. The article introduces a special basis in the
space of quantum states of the system. It is necessary to assume equality of
interaction intensity with the field for all social individuals. Such an assumption allows introducing a basis that sharply reduces the dimensionality of the
system’s Hamiltonian. The subspace of quantum states generated by the vectors of the new basis with limited energy turns out to be invariant with respect
to the Hamiltonian. Having the Tavis–Cummings operative, the article finds
the explicit form of the Hamiltonian and the stationary states of the system and
their eigenenergies. The resulting stationary states do not depend on either the
field excitation energy (constant hw) or the interaction energy of individuals
with the field (constant g). Outcomes of the article will be useful for investigating emotional processes in small population groups, such as within a family.
A. Khrennikov’s social laser is a model of interaction of a population group of
different composition and size with social excitation. The physical nature of
that excitation is an electromagnetic field. However, the mechanisms of such
interaction can be understood using a sharply simplified abstraction, in which
the behavior of people and the field of psychic excitement is reduced to the interaction of two-level atoms representing individuals and a single-mode field
within an optical cavity. The advantage of that model lies in its simplicity of
mathematical description, as well as in the availability of physical prototypes
and the possibility of creating software complexes for modeling.
Assessment of the feed additive consisting of l‐valine produced by fermentation with Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80058 for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation (CJ Europe GmbH)
Authors:   EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Villa Roberto Edoardo , Azimonti Giovanna , Bonos Eleftherios , Christensen Henrik , Durjava Mojca , Dusemund Birgit , Gehring Ronette , Glandorf Boet , Kouba Maryline , López‐Alonso Marta , Marcon Francesca , Nebbia Carlo , Pechová Alena , Prieto‐Maradona Miguel , Röhe Ilen , Theodoridou Katerina , Anguita Montserrat , Cionci Nicole Bozzi , Innocenti Matteo L. , Pettenati Elisa , Tarres‐Call Jordi , Firmino Joana P.
Published: February 2025

Abstract
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the assessment of the application for the renewal of the authorisation of l‐valine produced by fermentation with a genetically modified strain of Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80058 as a nutritional feed additive for all animal species. The additive is authorised for use in all animal species (3c370). The applicant has provided evidence that the additive currently in the market complies with the existing conditions of authorisation. The EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) concluded that the use of the feed additive in animal nutrition remains safe for the target species, consumers and the environment. As regards the safety for the user, l‐valine produced by C. glutamicum KCCM 80058 is not an irritant to skin or eyes nor a skin sensitiser. The present application for renewal of the authorisation does not include any modification proposal that would have an impact on the efficacy of the additive and therefore there is no need for re‐assessing the efficacy.
PILO Y LA INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL
Authors: Hernández Gómez Arturo Secundino
Published: February 2025

PILO Y LA INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL
THE ROLE OF SERVITIZATION IN BUILDING ORGANISATIONAL RESILIENCE: A META-SYNTHESIS OF CASE STUDIES
Authors:   Silesian University of Technology, Department of Logistics, Matusek Mirosław
Published: February 2025

Purpose: This paper aims to investigate the role of servitization in enhancing organisational
resilience. By synthesising case studies from various industries, the paper aims to identify the
key dimensions of resilience that servitization supports and understand how these dimensions
influence an organisation's ability to adapt, remain flexible, and manage risks in dynamic
market conditions.
Design/methodology/approach: The paper utilises a meta-synthesis of qualitative case studies
as the primary research method. Five case studies were selected from different sectors where
servitization strategies have been implemented. The synthesis process involved coding and
analyzing the data to identify common patterns and relationships between servitization models
and resilience dimensions. The paper integrates theoretical frameworks on organizational
resilience and servitization, focusing on adaptability, flexibility, risk management,
and collaboration.
Findings: The study found that servitization enhances vital dimensions of organisational
resilience, including adaptability, flexibility, modularity, and complexity management.
Digitalisation and inter-organisational collaboration were also highlighted as crucial factors that
support resilience. The analysis shows that while servitization provides a pathway for increased
resilience, it introduces complexity that requires careful management through modular
approaches.
Research limitations/implications: The research focuses on case studies within specific
sectors, which may limit the generalizability of the findings to other industries. Future research
could explore the impact of servitization on resilience in a broader range of contexts and
industries. Additionally, the study emphasizes the need for further exploration of how different
servitization models affect various resilience dimensions.
Practical implications: The findings provide valuable insights for managers and organisations
considering or implementing servitization strategies. By adopting servitized business models,
companies can enhance their operational flexibility, manage complexity more effectively,
and build long-term resilience. Modular designs allow organisations to manage this complexity,
adapting quickly to changing conditions without increasing operational risks.
Social implications: Through its focus on long-term customer relationships and sustainable
practices, servitization can positively influence corporate social responsibility by promoting
more efficient resource use and innovation.
Originality/value: This paper comprehensively synthesises the relationship between
servitization and organisational resilience, highlighting the complexity and adaptability
servitization brings to organisations. The value lies in its holistic approach, addressing
managers, academics, and policymakers interested in resilience-building strategies in the face
of increasing market uncertainties.
Cyber notary in Islamic Economic Law in Indonesia
Authors: Faiqoh Ulfia Nur , Octarina Nynda Fatmawati
Published: February 2025

This study discusses the application of cyber notary in sharia economic transactions in Indonesia, focusing on the challenges and potentials related to legal certainty. The main problems faced are how to maintain the validity of electronic contracts in accordance with the principles of sharia law, as well as challenges such as data protection, privacy, and digital infrastructure gaps. This research uses normative legal methods with legislative and conceptual approaches, as well as utilizing primary data sources from related regulations and secondary legal materials from academic literature. The results of the study show that cyber notary has great potential to increase efficiency and reduce costs in Islamic economic transactions. However, significant challenges related to electronic document verification and data security remain major obstacles. This research recommends the need for clearer harmonization of laws and regulations, improvement of digital infrastructure, and strengthening of the data security system. With these steps, cyber notary can be an effective instrument in supporting the development of sharia economic transactions, while still ensuring compliance with sharia principles such as honesty, fairness, and clarity. Thus, the implementation of cyber notary has the potential to bring positive changes in the Islamic economic legal system in Indonesia, provided that these challenges can be overcome effectively.
The Preferences of the Indonesian Young Enterpreneurs Association (HIPMI) at the State Islamic University of North Sumatera towards Enterpreneurial Interest
Authors: Harahap Muhammad Ilzam , Nasution Muhammad Lathief Ilhamy , Nasution Juliana
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the preferences of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra (UINSU) regarding entrepreneurial interest. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 61 active members of HIPMI UINSU and interviews with selected participants. A total of 30 samples were analyzed using SPSS Version 23 with path analysis. The findings reveal that understanding has no significant effect on entrepreneurial interest, as indicated by a t-value of 0.604 (p = 0.551). Similarly, religiosity does not significantly influence entrepreneurial interest, with a t-value of 0.239 (p = 0.813). In contrast, motivation positively and significantly impacts entrepreneurial interest, as shown by a t-value of 3.322 (p = 0.003). The combined analysis through ANOVA indicates that understanding, religiosity, and motivation collectively have a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial interest. These results align with the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), which highlights the role of positive attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control in shaping entrepreneurial intentions. This study underscores motivation as a key driver of entrepreneurial interest among HIPMI UINSU members.
PROFIL PASIEN DAN PENGOBATAN OAT PADA PASIEN MDR-TB DI RSUD DR. SOEKARDJO TASIKMALAYA
Authors: Salasanti Citra , Ilham Alifiar  , Wafiq Nur’azizah  , Dani Farid Abdullah
Published: February 2025

Indonesia menduduki peringkat ke-5 dengan kasus MDR-TB paling banyak serta pengobatan yang dilakukan berbeda dengan kasus TBC yaitu dengan menggunakan OAT lini kedua. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui profil pasien, pola pengobatan dan efektivitas OAT pada pasien MDR-TB yang dilakukan di RSUD dr. Soekardjo Tasikmalaya. Penelitian dilakukan secara deskriptif observasional dengan desain cross sectional, pengambilan data secara retrospektif menggunakan rekam medis pasien MDR-TB periode Januari-Desember 2023. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 32 pasien. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan profil pasien MDR-TB terbanyak 71,87% pasien dengan rentang usia 18-44 tahun, 56,25% pasien laki-laki, 28,16% pasien yang tidak bekerja dan menjadi IRT serta 62,50% pasien berstatus pasien baru. Dari 32 pasien, terdapat 3 pasien menggunakan terapi jangka pendek dan 29 pasien menggunakan terapi jangka panjang. Efektivitas pengobatan dilihat dari kultur BTA yang dilakukan setiap 1 bulan sekali dan berdasarkan hasil konversi BTA terdapat 25 dari 32 pasien menunjukkan hasil negatif sejak bulan pertama pengobatan.
A NAVEGAÇÃO RIZOMÁTICA COMO METODOLOGIA DIDÁTICA EM PROCESSOS FORMATIVOS DOCENTES
Authors: Lima Cleber de Carvalho
Published: February 2025

Este artigo explora a navegação rizomática, fundamentada nos estudos de Deleuze e Guattari, como uma metodologia didática inovadora para a formação de professores. A prática rompe com a linearidade curricular, permitindo a construção de percursos de aprendizagem personalizados e colaborativos. O objetivo do estudo é analisar como a navegação rizomática pode ser aplicada na formação docente, incentivando autonomia, interdisciplinaridade e reflexão crítica. A metodologia adotada consiste em uma pesquisa bibliográfica e análise conceitual, com revisão de obras sobre pedagogia contemporânea e diálogo com resultados apresentados na tese de Cleber de Carvalho Lima. Os resultados destacam que a abordagem rizomática favorece a cocriação de saberes e promove a integração de tecnologias digitais. A discussão aponta para a necessidade de mediação pedagógica eficaz e desenvolvimento de competências digitais. Como considerações finais, o estudo reafirma que a navegação rizomática é uma alternativa promissora para transformar a prática educativa e responder às demandas emergentes da educação contemporânea.
Ensino Remoto Emergencial de Música: formação e saberes docentes em uma escola especializada
Authors: Souza Abinaésia Maria de , ALMEIDA CRISTIANE MARIA GALDINO DE
Published: February 2025

Esta comunicação contempla o recorte de um trabalho de mestrado em
andamento, onde são descritos alguns procedimentos da pesquisa sobre as experiências de
professores do Conservatório Pernambucano de Música (CPM), em seus processos
avaliativos, no contexto do Ensino Remoto Emergencial (ERE), ocorrido entre 2020 e 2022.
Assim, o objetivo geral da pesquisa é compreender o processo de Avaliação da
Aprendizagem em música de disciplinas teóricas do CPM, durante o período do ERE. Para
atender ao objetivo, foi desenvolvido um estudo de múltiplos casos com 7 docentes do
Conservatório, que atuaram no período citado. Apresentamos aqui, parte dos descritores da
revisão de literatura, relacionados à formação em exercício e aos saberes desses professores
para atuação no ERE, e que reforçam os pressupostos teóricos. Descrevemos, ainda, partes
de dois instrumentos de coleta utilizados: o questionário e a entrevista semiestruturada, que
possibilitaram uma visão aproximada dos hábitos dos professores antes do ERE e durante o
período, além de aspectos importantes sobre sua formação antes e para o ERE. Estes
instrumentos também auxiliaram na percepção da estrutura educacional e das etapas do
processo de ensino/aprendizagem neste contexto, onde a avaliação se desenvolve junto a
todas as partes desse processo no seu planejamento, seja presencial, seja online
PROJETO ARTES COM AS FOLHAS: HÁ BELEZA NOS DETALHES DA NATUREZA
Authors: Martins Ercilena Oliveira
Published: February 2025

O projeto "Artes com as Folhas: Há Beleza nos Detalhes da Natureza", desenvolvido pela autora Martins (2024) na Escola Eugênio da Silveira Pinto – APAE Itacoatiara/AM, visa sensibilizar alunos com necessidades especiais sobre a importância da natureza, focando nas folhas das plantas. Através de atividades artísticas interdisciplinares, os alunos são incentivados a explorar a diversidade das folhas, suas características e funções, promovendo a criatividade e a consciência ecológica. O projeto inclui a confecção de obras de arte utilizando materiais naturais, culminando em uma exposição das criações dos alunos. Além de desenvolver habilidades artísticas, o projeto busca reconhecer e premiar a participação de todos os envolvidos, reforçando a importância do contato significativo com a natureza e a preservação ambiental. A metodologia adotada é lúdica e adaptada às necessidades dos alunos, promovendo um aprendizado inclusivo e enriquecedor.

Palavras-chave: Projeto. Arte. Preservação Ambiental. Inclusão.
PROJETO: ARTE NA LATA
Authors: França Maria Leni Cerdeira
Published: February 2025

O projeto "Arte na Lata", desenvolvido pela Associação de Pais e Mestres dos Excepcionais – APAE Itacoatiara, na Escola Eugênio da Silveira Pinto, tem como objetivo promover a consciência ambiental e oferecer um ofício laboral alternativo aos alunos, focando na reutilização de latas de alumínio descartadas, sensibilizando os participantes sobre a importância da preservação do meio ambiente, ao mesmo tempo em que proporciona através de oficinas, a confecção de utensílios decorativos e funcionais, como kits de banheiro e porta-canetas. Com a participação de 21 alunos, com idades entre 16 e 29 anos, envolvendo não apenas os alunos, mas também suas famílias e a comunidade escolar, permitindo que os alunos desenvolvam suas habilidades manuais e criativas. Além das oficinas, o projeto inclui palestras de sensibilização e a mobilização para a coleta de latas, promovendo um engajamento comunitário, proporcionando aos alunos uma experiência prática de empreendedorismo. Assim, "Arte na Lata" não apenas contribui para a formação de cidadãos conscientes e responsáveis, mas também busca garantir um espaço de reconhecimento e valorização para os alunos com deficiência, promovendo a inclusão social e a luta pelos direitos dessas minorias.
Palavras-chave: Arte. Consciência Ambiental. Inclusão.
Demonologia e Magia à Luz do Antigo Testamento
Authors: Charbel Antônio
Published: February 2025

O presente trabalho é uma exposição sobre quanto se ensina, em relação ao tema, nos livros escritos antes e depois do exílio, tanto nos históricos e proféticos, como nos sapienciais ou didáticos.
“Debitum Peccati Originalis” em Maria Santíssima
Authors: Diekhans Mariano
Published: February 2025

Há, desde muito, entre os teólogos, grande controvérsia no tocante à Imaculada Conceição. Eis o problema: Maria SS. teria tido ou não o débito do pecado original? Tal problema considera êste débito no sentido positivo da expressão.
IoT Forensics: Addressing Challenges and establishing a Framework for Exploring Digital Forensics
Authors: Solangi Shauban Ali
Published: February 2025

Digital forensics requires potential and insightful analysis of the Internet of Things (IoT) environment as compared to the traditional methodology of digital forensics. A variety of technology and technical devices including sensors, cloud computing, and RFIDs used in IoT environments. The utilization of such heterogeneous technology results in a huge volume of data raising security challenges in the IoT environment.  Cloud resources face challenges such as identification and preservation related to digital evidence. In that manner, cloud forensics gets new technical and legal challenges in the provision of digital computing threats. Cloud forensics has faced significant complications in evidence collection, investigation, and extraction. On the other hand, IoT digital forensics faces both technical challenges and non-technical challenges based on the IoT environment and devices. In this paper, a succinct identification of issues and key challenges in IoT digital forensics design will be discovered. Also, this research paper focuses on the broad spectrum of challenges that are blockage in the provision of IoT forensics. Secondly, this study discusses the importance of digital forensics and -specific research domains that would help to improve digital forensic processes and make them more effective for IoT scenarios.
SiM: Satellite Image Mixed Pixel Deforestation Analysis in Optical Satellite for Land Use Land Cover Application
Authors: Darbari Priyanka , Ankush Agarwal  , Manoj Kumar
Published: February 2025

Brazil’s deforestation monitoring integrates accuracy and current monitoring for land use and land cover applications. Regular monitoring of deforestation and non-deforestation requires Sentinel-2 multispectral satellite images of several bands at various frequencies, the mix of high- and low-resolution images that make object classification difficult because of the mixed pixel problem. Accuracy is impacted by the mixed pixel problem, which occurs when pixels belong to different classes and makes detection challenging. To identify mixed pixels, Band Math is used to merge numerous bands to generate a new band NDVI. Thresholding is used to analyze the edges of deforested and non-deforested areas. Segmentation is then used to analyze the pixels which helps to identify the number of mixed pixels to compute the deforested and non-deforested areas. Segmented image pixels are used to categorize the deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon Forest between 2019 and 2023. Verify how many pixels are mixed to improve accuracy and identify mixed pixel issues; compare the mixed and pure pixels of fuzzy clustering with the subtracted morphological image pixels. With the help of segmentation and clustering researchers effectively validate mixed pixels in a specific area. The proposed methodology is easy to analyze and helpful for an appropriate calculation of deforested and non-deforested areas.
Prevalence of financial stress and its effect on employee performance in Zimbabwe’s construction sector
Authors: Prisca Magodhini  , Sharon Masinire  , Herbert Masukume
Published: February 2025

This study was motivated by the fact that some employees are extrinsically motivated whilst others are not, yet employers were trying to combat the current corporate financial constraints by eliminating all employee financial benefits. As such, employees were found to be facing financial difficulties as evidenced by low salaries and wages as well as late payment of these salaries, following exorbitant salary cuts of up to 50% in 2016. Additionally, employees’ financial benefits were eliminated, they spent up to six months without being paid and working days (for some employees) were also reduced resulting in employees getting half salaries. Additionally, as a result of financial problems, employees were found to be associated with high and rising debt and credit levels, low savings rates, frequent requests of salary advances, high absenteeism rates, and occasional long breaks. The objectives of this study were; to establish whether financial stress is prevalent or not among employees in Zimbabwe’s construction sector; identify its predictors and its consequences, establish the strategies being adopted to cope with financial stress, and examine its impact on employee performance at the workplace. Various literature sources in relation to the study title were reviewed and critically analyzed, which in turn informed this study framework. The study adopted the descriptive-explanatory research design. The study target population, comprised all the employees and management totaling 250 respondents. A sample of 134 respondents was selected using the stratified random sampling technique. Out of the 134 questionnaires that were distributed, 95 were retrieved. The obtained raw data was analyzed using the STATA 11 statistical package, utilizing the regression tool and frequency computations, and is herein presented in tabular format. The study thus established that financial stress is undeniably prevalent among employees within Zimbabwe’s construction sector. It is predicted by demographic factors as well as other independent factors. Its consequences include high absenteeism rates, lateness at work and health problems and employees are currently adopting some strategies to cope with it, which include menial jobs, collective savings programs, and financial management strategies. It was also established that these consequences are affecting employee performance by reducing productivity per worker. The main study recommendations are that employees should have stress management skills through financial education, advice, and counseling, and the employer on the other hand, should explore alternative turnaround strategies to revive the company from financial distress other than continuously cutting down on wages and salaries and retrenching its workforce. Further studies are recommended to establish productivity trends and relate them to financial stress over a specific period of time since productivity, in this case, was measured through inference.
A comprehensive exploration of neonatal arthritis: Causes, congenital factors, clinical presentations, challenges and modern management strategies
Authors: Bhupesh Goyal  , Saleem Akhtar Naqvi  , Madhusudan Tiwari
Published: February 2025

Arthritis in neonates is a rare but significant condition often linked to underlying congenital factors. This essay explores the various congenital conditions contributing to neonatal arthritis, including infections, genetic syndromes, and immune dysregulation. The essay emphasizes the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and challenges in diagnosis. Current treatment modalities and preventative strategies are discussed, along with an overview of future research directions to improve outcomes. Understanding this multifaceted condition is crucial for early intervention and reducing long-term disability in affected infants.
A decentralized privacy-preserving and scalable blockchain-based identity management system
Authors: Prosper Onagie Yusuf  , Abdullahi Mai-Auduga  , Samuel Omokhafe Yusuf  , Emmanuel Joshua  , Caleb Eshikpemi Yusuf
Published: February 2025

This project proposes a decentralized Identity Management System (IMS) built on blockchain technology, prioritizing user privacy and security. The system enables individuals to create, manage, and share their digital identities securely, leveraging blockchain’s immutability and transparency. By utilizing smart contracts, the IMS ensures identity verification and authentication while maintaining user control and consent. This innovative approach addresses, current identity management challenges, promoting a secure and decentralized digital identity ecosystem. The project’s outcome has far-reaching implications for various sectors where identity management is critical.
Fuzzy logic-based control for nonlinear dynamics in the ball and beam system
Authors: Hue Cam Tang  , Minh Duc Dang  , Nga To Thi Nguyen
Published: February 2025

The Ball and Beam system is a widely studied nonlinear and underactuated system in control engineering, serving as a benchmark for evaluating advanced control strategies. This paper presents a fuzzy logic-based control approach to regulate the ball’s position and stabilize the system. Unlike traditional control methods such as PID controllers, fuzzy logic control (FLC) offers robustness against nonlinearities and model uncertainties by employing a rule-based inference mechanism. A mathematical model of the system is developed, followed by the design and tuning of the fuzzy controller. The proposed approach is validated through simulations, demonstrating its effectiveness in minimizing overshoot, reducing settling time, and ensuring stability under varying initial conditions. The simulation results highlight the superior adaptability of the fuzzy logic controller in handling disturbances and system uncertainties compared to conventional control techniques. Experimental validation on a physical setup will also be conducted to further confirm the practical applicability of the proposed control strategy.
Ethnopharmacological use of animals in traditional medicine in India
Authors: Dundappa M Sarashetti
Published: February 2025

Ethnopharmacology, the study of the medicinal uses of plants, animals and other substances by indigenous cultures, plays a critical role in traditional healing practices worldwide. In India, traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and tribal medicine have long utilized animals and animal-derived products for various therapeutic purposes. The use of animals in ethnomedicine encompasses a wide range of species, including mammals, reptiles, birds and insects, each with specific medicinal properties. These animals are often used for their bones, skin, organs and secretions, incorporated into remedies for ailments such as digestive disorders, inflammation and infections. This paper explores the ethnopharmacological use of animals in traditional medicine in India, evaluating the species used, preparation methods, therapeutic applications and the cultural significance of these practices.
National human resource planning in Bangladesh: An analysis from development perspective
Authors: Masuda Kamal
Published: February 2025

Human Resource Planning (HRP) first evolved in private sector to ensure efficiency, economy and effectiveness for profit maximization. But in the public sector, it is quite different due to the wider role and responsibilities of the government. The present paper makes an attempt to examine the state of human resource planning in Bangladesh and explore the pattern of relationship among birth, education, employment, and rehabilitation of the population in society. The issue of human resource planning remains un-emphasized in the population policy papers. In the Five-Year Development Plans Bangladesh expresses its repeated emphasis on human resource development and commits to ensure education for all and concentrates on job-centered and technical education but without any human resource planning framework. Its reflection is found, in accelerated growth of higher education devoid of productive employment, massive unemployment including educated youth and in rural urban as well as overseas migration and vulnerability of elderly people. The study reveals a paradoxical relationship among birth, education, employment and re-assimilation of population in Bangladesh and the cycle of events constituted by them is seriously disrupted that appear as the most potential threats to development.
DRIVERS OF ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES
Authors: Sych Karyna
Published: February 2025

The study establishes that in the modern world, the negative environmental consequences of industrial development aimed at increasing the production of socially necessary goods and services have become apparent. At the same time, efforts to rationally use natural resources and reduce the negative impact on the natural environment raise several questions about balancing enterprises' ecological and economic goals. It is substantiated that the drivers of the eco-economic development of enterprises will facilitate balancing their environmental, and economic objectives. It is proven that the drivers of the eco-economic development of enterprises are formed at the following levels: national level (international standards of environmental management, state ecological standardization and certification, circular economy, "green" bonds, environmental taxation, etc.), regional level (industrial parks, environmental management, promotion of environmentally "neutral" goods and services in society), local level (ecological entrepreneurship, support for eco-economic development at the level of territorial communities (local environmental taxes and fees), development of infrastructure for eco-economic development of enterprises aimed at reducing anthropogenic pressure on the natural environment, decreasing production resource intensity, developing a waste management culture, advancing the circular economy, and ensuring the sustainable development of the national economy.)
The types of eco-economic development of an enterprise have been identified, namely: relatively resource-saving and resource-intensive; predominantly intensive and extensive; relatively cost-saving and cost-intensive, as well as neutral.
It is indicated that the classification of an enterprise under a particular type of eco-economic development is based on the calculation of the following indicators: the cost per unit of production before and after the implementation of environmental measures, the share of investments in the implementation of these measures, the baseline physical volume of sales of environmentally safe products, the profitability rate of investments in the enterprise's environmental measures, changes in the price of environmentally safe products, the increase in the physical volume of sales of environmentally safe products, and the total amount of excess profit resulting from the implementation of the measures, among others.
THEORETICAL ASPECTS OF THE FORMATION OF COOPERATION AND INTEGRATION IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY
Authors: Bahalika Taras
Published: February 2025

The article describes the theoretical and methodological aspects of the formation and development of cooperation in the agrarian sector of the economy. The author's vision of the main methodological principles of the economic mechanism of cooperation is shown. It has been proven that the study of the deep processes of cooperative economic relations is an important element for understanding the trends and directions of the development of the national economy. It has been proven that ensuring the organization of work through the supply of resources through integration resources will allow expanding the market for the sale of agricultural products. In addition, it will allow to diversify the risks of enterprises, control costs, and also create ample opportunities for the further development of domestic agrarian business. Modern integration processes in agriculture must develop in the conditions of the formation of market cooperative relations. Solving the main problems of the system of integration links will contribute to increasing the efficiency of the functioning of all branches of agro-industrial production. It has been proven that the most important unresolved problem that restrains the development of agro-industrial production is the non-equivalence of the exchange of resources entering and leaving the system of agro-industrial production. There is insufficient interaction between interrelated and interdependent structural elements of the agro-food sector. This led to a decrease in the efficiency of the industry and a significant decline in agricultural production. Until now, a scientifically based concept of agro-industrial integration and formation of agro-industrial production in modern socio-economic conditions of management has not been developed. The main goals of optimizing the structural potential of agro-industrial enterprises are: cooperation, integration, diversification and synergy. Integration processes in agro-industrial production necessitate a systematic approach to the development process of agricultural production. Practice shows that agro-industrial integration is built by uniting holdings, financial structures, processing enterprises, regional specialization enterprises.
THE ROLE OF RURAL CREDIT COOPERATIVES IN ENHANCING THE AGRICULTURAL CREDIT MARKET
Authors: Bechko Petro , Nepochatenko Oleksandr , Havrylenko Oleksandr
Published: February 2025

The paper examines the role of rural credit cooperatives (RCCs) as key non-bank financial institutions within the financial-credit system of rural areas, focusing on their support for microcrediting small agricultural enterprises and rural population. Despite nearly two decades since their reintroduction into the Ukrainian economy, RCCs have not yet achieved sufficient effectiveness or integrated seamlessly into the financial-credit system of the agricultural sector. They remain unable to occupy their niche in microfinancing small-scale farming and rural households, nor to complement the banking infrastructure, which continues to find this sector unattractive. The study aims at exploring the unique features of RCC development in Ukraine, their role in agricultural sector financing, and strategies for enhancing their efficiency. A systematic approach is applied, incorporating comparative, theoretical, and statistical analyses to evaluate the global and domestic practices of RCC operation and identify potential adaptations to the Ukrainian context. Findings reveal that RCCs can serve as an effective alternative to banking services, providing access to microloans through pooled member contributions. International experience demonstrates the significant potential of RCCs in fostering economic activity, enhancing social development, and promoting financial stability in rural communities. However, the development of RCCs in Ukraine faces challenges such as a lack of legislative support, insufficient financial resources, and low public trust. Future research should focus on creating optimal models for RCC functioning, tailored to the specific characteristics of Ukraine's agricultural sector, including assessing the socio-economic impact of RCCs, such as increasing rural incomes and improving infrastructure, examining mechanisms for their integration into the national financial system, and identifying risks and barriers to their implementation. Addressing these areas will facilitate the comprehensive development of RCCs and their pivotal role in ensuring the sustainable growth of Ukraine's agricultural sector and rural economy.
STUDY OF THE STATE AND PROSPECTS OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE KHARKIV REGION IN THE CONDITIONS OF WAR
Authors: Bogdanovich Olga
Published: February 2025

The agricultural sector of Ukraine is not only one of the key sectors of the country's economy, but also critical for global food security. The article examines the state of agricultural development in Kharkiv region in 2021-2024. Kharkiv region, which ranks third in Ukraine in terms of agricultural land area - 2.4 million hectares (76.7% of the total territory of the region), remains a frontline region where active hostilities are currently taking place.  The purpose of the study is to identify changes in the region's agriculture based on statistical data in the context of war, analyse the results and make the right decisions for its further effective functioning. The share of crop production in the structure of gross agricultural output in Kharkiv region before the outbreak of hostilities was about 90%, and the share of livestock production was about 10%. Research on the production of major crops and the production of major livestock products of all categories of farms during the period of military aggression in the Kharkiv region (only those enterprises located in the non-occupied territories) showed that the crop production sector tended to decline in 2022 compared to pre-war 2021 by an average of 50% for all indicators, with a gradual recovery in 2023 and some growth in 2024, the livestock sector lost more than 50% due to hostilities, and for some species - more than – 70%. According to preliminary estimates for 2024, the damage caused to agricultural production in the Kharkiv region as a result of Russian aggression during the study period amounted to more than UAH 18 billion; due to land loss - almost UAH 37 billion (61% of the region's territory). The problems that have arisen as a result of hostilities in the region's agriculture are identified: contamination or mining of land, significant destruction, destruction and theft of machinery, equipment (over 1079 units) and property, destruction of animals, and the impossibility of full restoration of agricultural activities. The article considers the priority tasks and prospects for further development of agriculture in the Kharkiv region in the near future.