bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Medicinal Plants in Cold Desert District Lahaul-Spitti of Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Kumar Rajesh
Published: November 2024

Himachal Pradesh, located in the western Himalaya, is known for its rich biodiversity. Among its unique ecosystems; the cold desert region of Lahaul-Spitti is home to a variety of Medicinal Plants that have played a vital role in traditional healing systems. This paper explores some of the important Medicinal Plants found in this region, their traditional uses and their significance for local economies.
Machine Learning-Based Demand and Pricing Optimization for a Resilient Automotive Supply Chain
Authors: Ambekar Shubhangi
Published: November 2024

In the supply chain management of the automotive industry, this paper investigates the use of demand forecasting, supply optimization, and price optimization. Optimizing the supply chain is essential for satisfying changing customer needs, cutting expenses, and increasing revenue. This study aims to improve the accuracy of demand prediction, optimize supplier relationships, and simplify pricing strategies through the use of ML-driven models. To solve the difficulties faced by automakers in a volatile market, the suggested framework combines historical data analysis, market trends, and inventory management strategies. The results help the automotive industry's supply chain systems become more flexible and resilient.
Assessing the Usage of Barytes Powder and Cuddapah Stone Dust as Supplementary Cementitious Materials in Concrete of Grade M30 and M35
Authors: Nagaraju Putta Venkata
Published: November 2024

This research studied the effects of using Barytes powder and Cuddapah stone waste as substitutes for cement in M30 and M35 grade concrete using OPC. Cement production is known to harm the environment and consume a lot of energy, making the search for alternative materials to replace cement in concrete important.In this study, different amounts of Barytes powder and Cuddapah stone waste were added to concrete mixes as partial replacements for cement. The resulting concrete was tested for compressive strength and compared to normal concrete. The experiment involved making concrete samples with varying percentages of cement replacement, ranging from 0% to 50%, using Barytes powder, Cuddapah stone waste and Combination. The samples underwent standard curing and testing according to Indian standards.The research analysed the results to find the optimum percentage of cement replacement that provided satisfactory mechanical properties. This study determined the feasibility and effectiveness of using Barytes powder and Cuddapah stone waste as partial replacements for cement in concrete production.
Stability of Reinforced Concrete Columns Subjected to Compression with Torsion under Accidental Action
Authors: Kolchunov V. I. , Savin S. Yu. , Amelina M. A.
Published: November 2024

The effect of reinforcement ratio and compressive strength of concrete on the stability of reinforced concrete elements at different ratios of longitudinal force to torque is examined. For the purposes of the study, an analytical solution is used for reinforced concrete bars, which takes into account the change in stiff-ness under the combined action of axial compressive force and torque, considering the nonlinear relationship between stresses and strains according to Model Code and the change in strength and deformability of concrete under complex stress-strain state according to the model of G.A. Geniev. For the reinforced concrete elements considered in the study, the stability region boundaries for the combined action of the axial compressive force and torque are plotted. It is shown that at combined loading by axial force and torque for small values of axial force N one should expect failure due to loss of strength of sections under the action of torque Mt. For elements made of concrete of different compressive strength classes, but with close values of effective reinforcement ratio αs, the dimensionless axial force αn and dimensionless torque αm decrease as the concrete strength class increases.
CARL SCHMITT’S POLITICAL THEOLOGY: THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE ISSUE
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities (Russia), Antonov B.A.
Published: November 2024

The text of C. Schmitt’s “Political Theology” was published in 1922, when the actual fall of the Weimar Republic provoked the beginning of the ideological struggle of German intellectuals the result of which was the rise of national socialism. In connection with this, "Political Theology" is rightfully considered an actual scientific representation of the history of Germany in the twentieth century, and his theory of sovereignty and sovereignty represents a conditioned choice of the country in favor of national socialism. Unlike most theologians of the 20th century, Schmitt considers political theology as a methodological approach with which it is possible to reconstruct the corresponding (to a particular historical period) picture of the world, using the similarity between metaphysical and state-legal concepts as the basis for such reconstruction. The key concept confirming this similarity is the concept of sovereign, which is historically and legally associated with the concept of absolute power. The author of the article focuses on the multiplicity of interpretations (from purely positive to extremely negative) offered by Schmitt's supporters and opponents regarding his understanding of political theology in general and absolute power in particular. The basis for putting forward a number of critical arguments against Schmitt's political theology is the recognition of its methodological inconsistency, which is explained by the lack of any evidence on the part of its author regarding the identity between theological and state-legal concepts. As a result, political theology is often used as an orthodox rhetorical practice, which leads to direct, non-critical borrowing of religious concepts by modern political leaders.
CIVIC-PATRIOTIC EDUCATION IN THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE VILENSKY EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT DURING THE PERIOD OF THE 1870-S – 1917 ACCORDING TO ARCHIVAL DOCUMENTS
Authors:   The State Educational Institution ", Klimko M.K. ,   Republican Institute of Higher Education",   in Minsk (Belarus)
Published: November 2024

The article on the materials of archival documents considers the organization and conduct of events in the Vilensky educational district, which were aimed at educating future defenders and patriots of the Fatherland. The author examined and analyzed the documents of the funds of the National Historical Archive of Belarus. he article notes that the main body of information on this issue is in the 2507 fund of the Vitebsk Directorate of Public Schools, which contains circulars of the Ministry of Education, the trustee of the Vilensky educational district, reports, reports, memos of heads and employees of subordinate educational institutions, reports of inspection inspections. To a lesser extent, the issue of the history of military-patriotic education in educational institutions of the Vilensky educational district is presented in archival affairs covering 1846‒1920. Fund 466 Minsk male gymnasium. The analysis of archival documents made it possible for the author to highlight such basic forms of educational work as conversations before or after worship, lectures, literary and musical evenings, excursions, involvement of students in the opening of monuments and participation in subscriptions for their construction, employment of students, etc. Subjects aimed at the spiritual, moral and physical education of students were introduced into the teaching program in VED institutions.
THE RUSSIAN COMMUNITY IN HANKOU (THE SECOND HALF OF THE XIX - EARLY XX CENTURIES)
Authors:   The Far Eastern Federal University (Russia), Khisamutdinov A.A. , Gao M. ,   The Far Eastern Federal University (Russia)
Published: November 2024

The article reveals the details of the diverse activities of the Russian community in Hankou, one of the largest commercial ports in China open to foreign trade. Russian russians analyze the process of development and formation of Hankou from the first operations of Russian tea merchants in the middle of the XIX century and the opening of factories before the appearance of the Russian concession (1896), then abandoning it after the events of 1917 in Russia. The study shows how the appearance of Russian entrepreneurs in the Chinese port contributed to the development of the city. The opening of trading offices, mechanized enterprises, banks, schools, clubs and a library ensured the development of urban infrastructure, created a comfortable urban environment, activated public life, raised the cultural level, which allowed Hankou to quickly grow from a relatively closed traditional trading port into a major center of international importance. Later, Russian emigration used the successful experience of the Russian community in Hankou, whose residents moved to Harbin, Shanghai, Beijing and other cities in China. Former Consul General A.T. Belchenko played a special role in describing the history of the Russian Hankou. The publication uses sources and literature from Chinese and foreign archives and libraries.
Optical distance measurement systems
Authors: Siyal Arihant
Published: November 2024

The article deals with optical systems suitable for distance measurement. Contactless distance measurement must be implemented, for example, when detecting the presence of persons and objects in the monitored area. In industry, there are increased demands on measurement uncertainty using these systems. In these cases, verification and calibration of these measurement systems are also necessary.
RESNET-53 for Extraction of Alzheimer’s Features Using Enhanced Learning Models
Authors: Rama Lakshmi BOYAPATI  , Radhika YALAVAR
Published: November 2024

Detecting Alzheimer's disease typically involves a combination of medical and cognitive assessments, neuro imaging, and sometimes genetic testing. Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques are being applied to analyze neuro imaging data, genetic information, and clinical records to develop predictive models for Alzheimer's disease risk and early detection. Many AI models, particularly deep learning models, lack interpretability. Understanding how a model reaches a particular diagnosis or prediction can be challenging, which is a concern in the medical field where interpretability and transparency are crucial. CNNs typically learn features directly from data without prior feature engineering. While this is an advantage, it may also limit the exploration of specific features or biomarkers known to be associated with Alzheimer's disease. Medical images often require pre-processing steps, such as normalization, registration, and segmentation, before feeding them into CNNs. The effectiveness of CNNs may depend on the quality and accuracy of these pre-processing steps. The proposed methodology combines both CNN-based feature extraction and integrates adaptive filtering techniques to leverage the strengths of each method. This hybrid approach can lead to improved Alzheimer's disease detection by enhancing image quality and extracting relevant features for diagnosis. The combination of filtering techniques and CNNs allows the network to focus on relevant features while filtering out noise and irrelevant information. The proposed methodology integrates Gaussian filter with bilateral filter to produce an adaptive filter. Bilateral filtering adapts to the local image structure and content. By using it in combination with Gaussian filtering, the model can adaptively filter different regions of the image, optimizing the smoothing and enhancement process based on local features. This can lead to more effective and discriminative feature learning. Using the traditional CNN approaches the feature extraction has got nearly 57.78% accuracy but with the proposed model the accuracy has improved to 94.24%.
Characteristics of highly mentioned academic papers in the news
Authors: (Corresponding Author) Majid Nabavi
Published: November 2024

The primary objective of this paper was to provide insights into papers that garnered significant attention in news outlets. A sample of seventy academic papers, each with over 500 mentions in news outlets, was chosen for this study via Dimensions. Comprehensive data for each paper was extracted from diverse sources, encompassing the Journal Citation Report (JCR), Scopus, SCImago, Altmetric.com, as well as analyses of the titles and abstracts. Findings concerning the characteristics of these papers revealed that those highly referenced in news outlets tend to be predominantly published in open access within prestigious specialized journals, with a primary focus on medical and health-related topics. The majority of these papers have been published within the last three years, with each accumulating more than 100 citations in Scopus. Additionally, the results indicated that the number of authors and international collaboration does not exert a substantial influence on the frequency of news posts dedicated to highly mentioned papers in news outlets. However, the journal's impact factor, paper citation count, and the alignment of the paper's affiliation country with that of the news outlets displayed a notable correlation with the frequency of news posts pertaining to these papers. Based on the study’s findings, it can be inferred that science journalists place higher emphasis on considerations such as proximity, prestige, timeliness, and relevance in their coverage, prioritizing these factors over other news values.
RELIGIOUS MODERATION, EXPERT, SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT NEWBIE? RELIGIOUS EXTENSION OFFICERS IN SOCIAL MEDIA
Authors: Kaunang Hendrikus Paulus , Epafras Leonard Chrysostomos , Pratisti Siti Aliyuna
Published: November 2024

About sixty-seven thousand religious extension officers (Penyuluh Agama), representing six religions in the state service, are on the frontline of the massive campaign of religious moderation organized by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. They are the sole body with religious competence dealing with the increasing religious conservatism, radicalism, and extremism. The study observes the digital performance and agency of Penyuluh in social media. It describes the complexity of their position within the challenge of religious extremism, the execution of a religious moderation campaign, and social media engagement. Data collection utilizes mixed methods, while the analysis employs netnographic and descriptive-inductive methods. The findings demonstrate the digital divide context, the tendency of Penyuluh to reproduce the structure, hence limiting their agency, limited digital mastery and digital literacy of many of Penyuluh, fragmented institutional information system, and the vulnerability of instant messenger engagement that is prone to epistemic bubble and echo chamber effects.
EKAP Sistemi Üzerinden Restorasyonu Yapılan Sivil Mimari Örneklerin İşlev Değişikliklerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Kök Melike , Halaç Hicran Hanım
Published: November 2024

Geçmişin tanıkları olan tarihi yapılar insanlığın hafızasını oluşturmaktadır. Tarihi yapılar zaman içerisinde çeşitli nedenlerle yıpranmaya uğrayarak eski cazibesini kaybedebilmektedir. Ancak kültürel mirasın gerçek anlamını yitirmeden korunması ve gelecek nesillere aktarılması esastır. Koruma kavramı bir toplumun geçmişinin yok olmadan yaşatılmasıdır. Koruma kavramı birçok koruma yaklaşımının ortaya konulmasını sağlamıştır. Restorasyonda bu koruma yaklaşımlarından olup kültürel mirasın korunması, özgünlükleri doğrultusunda güncellenmesi ve gelecek nesillere aktarılmasıdır. Kültürel miras içerisinde önemli bir yere sahip olan sivil mimari örnekler günümüzde restore edilerek işlev değişikliği önerileri ile yeniden kullanıma sunulabilmektedir. Bu durum ile ilgili değerlendirme yapabilmek adına çalışmada EKAP kamu ihaleleri platformuna başvurulmuştur. EKAP, çevrimiçi olarak kamu ihalelerine katılarak teklif verebilme, ihale süreçlerini takip edebilme ve ihaleye dair belgelere açık erişim sunan bir platformdur. Çalışmanın kapsamını 2010 ve 2023 yılları arasında restorasyon anahtar kelimesiyle aranan yapım işleri içerisindeki sivil mimari örnekler oluşturmaktadır. Gerçekleştirilen restorasyon çalışmaları sonrasında önerilen yeni işlevler sayesinde bu yapılar yeniden hayat bulmaktadır. Ancak yapı restore edilip tekrar boş bir şekilde bırakıldığında ciddi maliyetler ve işgücü kayıpları kaçınılmazdır. Bu durumu güncel olarak değerlendirebilmek amacıyla EKAP sistemi üzerinden 66 adet ihale ve proje incelenmiştir. İncelenen 66 projeden yalnızca 25 adedinde işlev değişikliği önerilmiştir. Kalan 41 adet projeden 13 adedi ise günümüzde kullanılan ve restorasyona ihtiyaç duyan aynı işlevini sürdürecek olan yapılardır. 28 adet yapının ise restorasyon sonrasında kullanılıp kullanılmayacağı, işlevi ve durumu ile ilgili bilgiler mevcut değildir. Bu sonuçlar doğrultusunda meydana gelecek kayıplar değerlendirilmiştir.
Malatya İlinde Kayısının Pazarlama Yapısı Konusunda Üreticiler Üzerinde Bir İnceleme
Authors: Göktaş Bora , Gültekin Emre
Published: November 2024

Kayısı ülke ekonomisi için oldukça önemli bir gelir kaynağıdır. İhracat verilerine bakıldığında kayısının önemi görülmektedir. Yapılan bu çalışmada kayısının ülkemizdeki en çok yetiştiriciliğinin yapıldığı, bir diğer deyişle kaysının anavatanı olan Malatya ilinde kayısı üretimi, pazarlaması, pazarlama sorunları ve üretici beklentilerini belirlemek ve bunlarla ilgili neler yapılabilir ortaya koyabilmek için 400 üreticinin sorularımızı tamamıyla cevapladığı bir anket çalışması gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmada Malatya ilinde bulunan üreticilerle durum değerlendirilmesi fırsatı bulunulmuş olup ve ölçek maddelerine içtenlikle cevap vermişlerdir. Kayısı Malatya ilinde önemli bir gelir kaynağı olmakla birlikte üreticiler için bir yaşam tarzına dönüşmüştür. Malatya’da kayısının verimliliğine göre yaşamlarını sürdürmektedirler. Çalışmada anket çalışması yapılmış olup, üreticilerden alınan veriler SPSS 25 paket programıyla sınamaya alınmıştır. Ayrıca veriler kullanılarak ANOVA testi, T-testi ve Korelasyon analizleri yapılmış olup çalışmada kullanılmıştır. Çalışmada kayısı üretimi ve pazarlaması sorunları olarak ilk göze çarpan durumun mevsimlerden kaynaklı olan ilkbahar geç donlarıdır. Malatya ili konum gereği çok soğuk olduğundan ilkbahar geç donları sıklıkla görülmektedir. Bir diğer önemli sorun ise hastalıklar ve bu hastalıklarla mücadele için girdi fiyatlarının pahalı olması ve gerekli bilginin üreticiye verilmemesinden kaynaklandığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu sorunların çözümü için devlet desteklemelerinin sadece maddi olmakla kalmayıp bilgi olarak da destek verilmesi öngörülmüştür. SPSS 25 programında analizler sonucu 6 faktör (Üretim, Memnuniyet, Pazarlama, Satış, Reklam, İhracat) belirlenmiş ve analizler bu 6 faktör kullanılarak yapılmış çalışmada analizlere yer verilmiştir.
Identification of Diverse Maize Inbred Lines using Molecular and Phenotypic Genetic Divergence Analysis
Authors: James M. , Krishna T. P. Ajeesh , Priyadarsini V. , Gladina Angelin , Kumar P. Senthil
Published: November 2024

The experiment was carried out during rabi (September, 2018–January, 2019) season under water deficit experimental fields at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India to evaluate the performance of maize inbreds under water deficient conditions and to identify potential diverse inbreds for hybridization programme. Ten quantitative characters were studied for variability studies, whereas genetic diversity was observed at both molecular and phenotypic levels. The genotype, G34 showed the highest mean for single plant yield (SPY) (135.6 g), this was followed by G11, G32, G38 and G48. While the genotypes G20 and G50 showed early days to 50% tasseling (DT) and silking (<55 days). High heritability and genetic advance as per cent of mean was observed for the traits leaf area, number of kernels cob-1 and SPY, showing the action of additive gene action. Path analysis showed that SPY had positive direct effects from days to DT, plant height, leaf area, cob length, number of kernels and test weight. Cluster analysis based on Mahalanobis (D2) diversity analysis partitioned the 52 genotypes into 5 clusters, whereas mean Euclidean distance based molecular clustering using the six markers partitioned the selected fourteen genotypes into six clusters. Overall based on both these diversity analyses the genotypes G34, G20, G16, G48, G50, G40 and G34 can be selected and used as parents in future hybridization programme to get superior high yielding hybrids.
RANCANG BANGUN ALAT PRAKTIKUM EFEK HALL DAN PENENTUAN MUATAN ELEKTRON PADA MATA KULIAH FISIKA MODERN MENGGUNAKAN MIKROKONTROLER ATMEGA 328
Authors: Kalsum Ummu , N Andi Rosman
Published: November 2024

Abstrak: Telah dilakukan penelitian rancang bangun alat praktikum efek Hall dan penentuan muatan elektron menggunakan mikrokontroler Atmega 328. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan membangun alat praktikum efek Hall serta penentuan muatan elektron menggunakan mikrokontroler Atmega 328. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian dan pengembangan (Research and Development) dengan model Borg & Gall, yang terdiri dari tujuh tahap. Hasil validasi alat menunjukkan bahwa alat yang dirancang mendapatkan nilai rata-rata 3,1 dari validator, yang menunjukkan kelayakan alat tersebut. Percobaan menggunakan alat ini melibatkan pengukuran arus dan medan magnet pada efek Hall serta arus pada LED dalam penentuan muatan elektron. Berdasarkan uji coba dan respon praktikan, alat ini dinilai mudah digunakan dan efektif dalam mendukung pemahaman konsep fisika modern, dengan rata-rata penilaian sebesar 3,42. Kesimpulannya, alat ini layak digunakan dalam praktikum fisika modern. Kata Kunci: Fisika modern, alat praktikum, efek hall, muatan elektron, mikrokontroler Atmega 328. Abstract: Research has been conducted on the design of the Hall effect practicum tool and the determination of electron charge using the Atmega 328 microcontroller. This study aims to design and build a Hall effect practicum tool and electron charge determination using an Atmega 328 microcontroller. The method used is research and development (Research and Development) with the Borg & Gall model, which consists of seven stages. The results of the tool validation show that the designed tool gets an average score of 3.1 from the validator, which indicates the feasibility of the tool. Experiments using this tool involve measuring the current and magnetic field in the Hall effect as well as the current in the LED in determining the electron charge. Based on trials and practitioner responses, the tool is considered easy to use and effective in supporting the understanding of modern physics concepts, with an average rating of 3.42. In conclusion, this tool is suitable for use in modern physics practicum. Keywords: Modern physics, lab kit, hall effect, electron charge, Atmega 328 microcontroller
Conflictos por el acceso al hábitat en la ciudad de Tandil: intervenciones estatales y derechos vulnerados
Authors: Girado Agustina , Migueltorena Alejandro , Valente Ezcurra Dana
Published: November 2024

Desde comienzos del siglo XXI, la ciudad de Tandil ha registrado un importante crecimiento de la actividad de la construcción, que se tradujo en una casi duplicación de la cantidad de viviendas entre los años 2001 y 2022. Sin embargo, este dinamismo económico fue acompañado por un proceso de valorización inmobiliaria que generó, como contracara, un crecimiento del porcentaje de los hogares inquilinos, una expansión de la informalidad urbana y un incremento de los conflictos vinculados con el acceso al hábitat.
El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar, en el marco de un conflicto judicializado por la ocupación colectiva de tierras en la ciudad de Tandil, las políticas generadas por los distintos niveles del Estado para abordar los derechos vulnerados de las personas que se encuentran en situación de emergencia habitacional y/o son víctimas de desalojos compulsivos.
El estudio presenta una estrategia metodológica de abordaje cualitativo, que incluye entrevistas a informantes clave, análisis de fuentes documentales e información co-construida en procesos de investigación acción participativa desarrollados en el marco de experiencias de extensión universitaria.
En lo que se refiere a los resultados alcanzados, se identifica la inexistencia de políticas integrales dirigidas a personas en situación de emergencia habitacional y/o para quienes son víctimas de desalojos forzosos. Por el contrario, los distintos entes gubernamentales implementan acciones focalizadas, que no logran solucionar los problemas del déficit habitacional ni las situaciones de vulneración de derechos.
Tendencias internacionales en la imposición de las operaciones con criptoactivos: los casos de Argentina, España y Colombia
Authors: Zocaro Marcos
Published: November 2024

El presente trabajo analizará las tendencias actuales en la imposición fiscal de las diversas operaciones económicas que involucran a los criptoactivos, poniendo énfasis en la regulación de Argentina, Colombia y España, países en donde en los últimos años las correspondientes agencias tributarias han emitido también sus opiniones al respecto.
Events based on gastronomic traditions in West Hungary, in Győr-Moson-Sopron County
Authors: Kőmíves Csaba , Vehrer Adél
Published: November 2024

The transfer of knowledge and the preservation of traditions is passed down from generation to generation. The main objective of this study was to explore people’s knowledge of the gastronomic heritage of the Kisalföld regions through an analysis of the county’s (attendance to, decision-making and willingness to spend on food and beverages) taking place in the county, such as the Flavours of Szigetköz, the County Wines Festival, the Flavours of Rábaköz or Eszterházy Baroque Food Festival at Fertőd. A quantitative research was used to analyse the topic (N = 666), the sample is not representative and the selection of respondents was random. Data were collected between 1 September 2023 and 31 October 2023 using electronic questionnaires shared on Google Drive. Data were processed using SPSS 25.0 and MS Office Excel in addition to the descriptive statistical data (modus, median, standard deviation), correlation, and crosstabulation analyses. Important research questions of the study were whether the respondents’ place of respondents influences gastronomic awareness whether age determines willingness to travel to attend a gastronomy event, The most popular gastronomic event in the county was the Vegetables of Hanság Region (mean 3.35), and the least popular was the Szigetköz Flavours of Szigetköz festival (mean 3.01). The key finding of the study is that an essential aspect of sustainability for decision-makers is to know the characteristics of tourists (middle-aged female target group), to select and maximize the different program packages in the marketing of the offer, to distribute the traffic and to avoid mass tourism.
Exploring the challenges and barriers to implementing public auditor recommendations in Ghana’s public sector
Authors: Afadzinu Sewornu Kobla , Dávid Lóránt Dénes , Fayah Jemima
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the multifaceted challenges and barriers to implementing public auditor recommendations in Ghana’s public sector over an eighteen months period, aiming to enhance governance and accountability. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, the study involved semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, including officials from the Ghana Audit Service, government ministries, and civil society organizations. The findings reveal a complex interplay of organizational, political, and attitudinal factors that impede effective implementation. Key challenges identified include the lack of clear implementation plans, insufficient resources, weak political commitment, and a pervasive culture of mistrust towards audit recommendations. The research underscores the necessity for a comprehensive and holistic approach to address these barriers, advocating for strengthened political leadership, enhanced accountability mechanisms, and improved stakeholder coordination. Additionally, fostering a sense of ownership and buy-in among implementation stakeholders is crucial for successful reform. The study contributes valuable insights into the systemic issues affecting public sector governance in Ghana and offers practical recommendations for overcoming the identified challenges, ultimately aiming to empower citizens and enhance governmental accountability. By addressing these barriers, the research highlights the potential for transformative change in the governance landscape of Ghana’s public sector.
CSR and SMEs’ competitive advantages—Results from a Hungarian city of Győr based on managing directors’ personal perception
Authors: Reisinger Adrienn , Kovács Norbert
Published: November 2024

Today it is obvious that corporate social responsibility (CSR) is more than just a volunteer activity, it is also related to the operation of the firms and to competitive advantages. Many factors influence CSR and CSR-competitiveness relations; firm size could be the most crucial one. Originally CSR is related to large companies, although smaller firms can be active in CSR mainly in different ways with different background. Based on this idea the paper aims to explore the correlation between small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) corporate social responsibility (CSR) and competitive advantages. An interview research was conducted among thirty SMEs in a Hungarian city of Győr in 2021/22 to reveal how owner-managers interpret CSR, competitiveness and their relations. As SMEs cannot provide exact data on this topic the personal perception method was used to explore the CSR-competitiveness relation. A moderate relation was observed between CSR and competitiveness and the research revealed that different methodologies have to be applied for SMEs than large companies which results from the fact that SMEs’ CSR is less formal and lacks exact data.
Focus on onboarding process: Examining mentoring and training programs from the perspective of HR and employees
Authors: Süveges Marianna , Kurucz Attila
Published: November 2024

In response to the rapid and dynamic changes in the economic environment, companies must improve their processes to maintain competitiveness. This includes enhancing their intellectual capital, with particular emphasis on effective onboarding processes, which play a crucial role in integrating new employees and retaining talent. This enhances the value of the organization’s intellectual capital and emphasizes onboarding—the training and integration of new employees—whose proper functioning impacts staff retention. Drawing on both Hungarian and predominantly foreign literature, we highlight onboarding processes and examine their implementation in Hungarian companies of various sizes. The research employed a mixed-method approach, combining semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. In-depth interviews were conducted with HR leaders from 13 Hungarian organizations to explore the existence of mentoring programs. Additionally, 161 employees across Hungary completed questionnaires, which examined their perspectives on onboarding processes and the relationship between mentoring programs and company size. We analyzed the data using chi-square tests to assess the strength of these relationships. While all large companies in our sample had formal mentoring programs, smaller companies displayed more variability, with some relying on informal or ad-hoc onboarding processes. Based on these results, we identified several key areas for improvement in onboarding processes. These include enhancing the structure of feedback interviews, ensuring more comprehensive communication channels, and strengthening mentoring programs across companies of all sizes. By addressing these gaps, companies can improve employee retention, engagement, and overall integration during the onboarding process, contributing to a more stable and motivated workforce.
Promote students’ computational thinking in rural areas: The moderating role of gender
Authors: Lasfeto Deddy Barnabas , Santosa Eka Budhi , Setyorini Tuti
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study was to assess rural students’ computational thinking abilities. The following proofs were observed: (1) Students’ abstraction affected algorithmic thinking skills; (2) Students’ decomposition influenced algorithmic thinking skills; (3) Students’ abstraction impacted evaluation skills; (4) Students’ algorithmic thinking affected evaluation skills; (5) Students’ abstraction impacted generalization skills; (6) Students’ decomposition impacted generalization skills; (7) Students’ evaluation affected generalization skills. Gender differences were observed in the relationship among the computational thinking factors of junior high school students. This included the abstraction-generalization skills; evaluation-generalization skills; and decomposition-generalization skills relationships, which were moderated by the gender of the students. 258 valid surveys were collected, and they were utilized in the study. Conducting the descriptive, reliability, and validity analyses used SPSS software, and the structural equation modeling (SEM) was also conducted through Smart PLS software to assess the hypothetical relationships. There were gender disparities in the correlation among computational thinking components of the junior high school students’ studying in rural areas. Research has shown that male and female students may have different abstractions, evaluations, and generalizations related to computational thinking, with females being more strongly associated than males in non-programming learning contexts. These results are expected to provide relevant information in subsequent analyses and implement a computational thinking curriculum to overcome the still-existing gender gaps and promote computational thinking skills.
The horse as a symbol of cultural identity and resistance in Kazakhstan’s colonial history
Authors: Tokshylykova G. , Rakhmanuly A. Abdul , Assylbekuly S. , Kalibekuly T. , Askarova G.
Published: November 2024

This article examines the history of Russian colonization in Kazakhstan, focusing on identity, resistance, and independence within Russia’s neo-imperial ambitions. It addresses the socio-political barriers in postcolonial Kazakhstan due to ties with Russia and explores how the Soviet migration policies shaped Kazakhstan’s demographic and political landscape. The study outlines the phases of Russian colonization, contrasting Russian narratives of a civilizing mission with Kazakh perspectives on exploitation and cultural erasure. Using postcolonial theory, it deconstructs these narratives and reveals power dynamics. Kazakh literature and poetry are analyzed as mediums of resistance, emphasizing the horse as a symbol of cultural identity. The article concludes by discussing the post-Soviet cultural transformations and the role of literature in nation-building, highlighting the importance of reclaiming cultural symbols and myths for understanding Kazakhstan’s colonial history and postcolonial transformation.
A demographic study of natural heritage visitation intentions in tourism in Győr-Moson-Sopron County, in Hungary
Authors: Kőmíves Csaba
Published: November 2024

At the beginning of the 21st century, sustainability is today’s most important issue, but it is achieved only in those areas where there is environmental awareness. Natural heritage is a part of heritage tourism in terms of the grouping of attraction types. The conceptualization of heritage and cultural heritage itself is not uniform in the national and domestic literature, with some considering heritage tourism to be synonymous with cultural tourism and others interpreting it as a connotation. This study aims to present the natural heritage of Győr-Moson-Sopron County (Hungary). Quantitative research was used to analyze the topic (N = 666), the sample is not representative and the selection of respondents was random. Data were collected between 1 September 2023 and 31 October 2023 using electronic questionnaires shared on Google Drive. Data were processed using SPSS 25.0 and MS Office Excel in addition to the descriptive statistical data (modus, median, standard deviation), correlation, and cross-tabulation analyses. In the framework of quantitative research, respondents’ travel willingness to visit tourist attractions, their specific expenditures, and their intention to participate in various events were conducted. The following questions are addressed in the study, whether all three national parks (Fertő-Hanság, Pannontáj-Sokoró and Szigetköz) are equally popular among tourists, whether the educational level of tourists influences the visitation of Lake Fertő, whether the respondents’ place of residence and the Danube floodplain influence the visitation of the lake and whether the age of the respondents influences the visitation of the 700-year-old oak in Hédervár. The significant finding of the study is that the mean of non-young people’s visitation is higher than that of young people in all three national parks.
The silicon valley bank collapse, deposit insurance concentration, and stock market returns
Authors: Al-Awadhi Abdullah M. , Alnahedh Saad , Bash Ahmad
Published: November 2024

In this study, we explore the impact of contemporary bank run incidents on stock market performance, taking into consideration insured deposit concentration. Specifically, we use data from the recent downfall of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). By employing event study methods with the mean-adjusted return model and market models, we evaluate the cumulative abnormal returns (CARs). Our findings reveal a substantial negative CAR for all the listed companies in our sample, suggesting that the SVB crisis adversely affected stock returns. Further analysis shows an even more pronounced effect on the banking sector and that banks with a high concentration of insured deposits experienced economically and statistically less negative CARs. We also find that the response by the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and other agencies—aimed at fully safeguard all depositors—led a rebound in CARs. Our results highlight the importance of deposit insurance policy and regulatory responses in protecting the financial system during panic events.
Exploring the relationship between legitimacy, innovation, uncertainty and electric vehicle purchase intention: Empirical evidence from Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece
Authors: Delso-Vicente Alberto-Tomás , Diaz-Marcos Luis , Aguado-Tevar Óscar , Blanes-Sebastián María García de
Published: November 2024

This study analyzes the interaction between legitimacy, innovation, uncertainty, and electric vehicle (EV) purchase intention in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece. Using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and data from 2016 to 2023, the relationships between these key variables are assessed. The results show that legitimacy has a positive impact on purchase intention, while innovation influences legitimacy but does not directly affect purchase intention. Uncertainty moderates these relationships in complex ways. The findings suggest that enhancing the perception of legitimacy is crucial to increase EV purchase intention, and strategies promoting innovation and managing uncertainty can improve market acceptance.
Research on the protection of intangible cultural heritage and sustainable development of city brands—Taking Jingdezhen as an example
Authors: Wu Xueyun , Yim Haksoon
Published: November 2024

This research aims to examine the intricate connection between the preservation of intangible cultural assets and the promotion of city brands, using Jingdezhen, known as the “Porcelain Capital” of China, as a case study. Through an exploratory investigation, the study highlighted two distinct yet significant issues: the recognition of Jingdezhen’s intangible cultural assets, encompassing folklore, rituals, traditional ceramic skills, and artwork, and the economic effects resulting from cultural tourism. The research delineates the obstacles encountered by Jingdezhen in relation to urbanization, industrialization, and globalization subsequent to its establishment as the principal production hub for Chinese blue and white porcelain. Additionally, it highlights the decline of traditional ceramic skills and expertise, as community members who relied on handicrafts for their livelihoods were affected by the closure of companies. Subsequently, it elucidates the potential prospects arising from cultural tourism and the consequential economic influence of this progress on the local economy and the community’s quality of life. The report delineates community engagement initiatives and collaborative partnerships with local enterprises, colleges, government agencies, and Jingdezhen communities to use the city’s abundant cultural legacy. This research provides a comprehensive overview and assessment of the most effective methods, as identified by international studies, for incorporating the safeguarding of intangible cultural assets into sustainable urban development. Concisely, the paper offers guidance to stakeholders, the local administration, and its legislators. The statement emphasizes the necessity of implementing a comprehensive policy framework in Jingdezhen to safeguard its intangible cultural heritage and promote urban development. The objective is to achieve sustainable growth by leveraging the city’s cultural assets. The results serve as a benchmark for other cities and towns to use their cultural legacy in order to establish a sustainable city brand. Additionally, they make a valuable addition to the worldwide discourse on striking a balance between cultural preservation and economic development.
The influence of push and pull motivations on tourist behavior at the full moon party in Thailand
Authors: Potjanajaruwit Pisit , Sukavejworakit Krisakorn , Klaysung Chutima
Published: November 2024

This study was designed to study the push and pull motivational factors affecting the foreign backpackers travel behavior towards Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan District, Surat Thani Province. In the sample 300 foreign backpackers aged 18 or older were included, who came to attend the Full Moon Party solely for vacation purposes and not for any work or income generating activities. The study was executed using a structured questionnaire. The statistical tools for the analysis of the data included, but were not limited to, frequency counts, computed percentages, means, standard deviations, chi-square analysis, one- way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation at the 0.05 level of significance. The research demonstrated that with respect to the first-time foreign visitors in Thailand to attend the Full Moon Party, then, they have habitually stayed at the resorts and the bungalows. It was a general observation that such visitors preferred to seek out information on the Internet, social websites as well as tourism websites. Their activities included horse riding, general activities, seeing natural sights including waterfalls and mountains, going for mountain hikes, participating in physically hard and risky outdoors activities, and nighttime activities. Tourists are sufficiently motivated to visit Thailand for its various appealing attributes, as revealed by the analysis. Furthermore, 10 motivational components were identified with 24 variables; Push Motivation Components: (1) Escape and Novelty Seeking, (2) Feel Free, (3) Open the World, and (4) Social Need. Pull Motivation Components: (1) Party, (2) Unique, (3) Only for Myself, (4) Sea Lover, (5) Diversity, and (6) Loner. Demographic characteristics for example gender, age, marital status, education level, occupation, and place of residence were also studied. The push factors, as well as the pull factors of travel, were found to co-relate with the behavior of female foreign backpackers on the other hand where both were significant.
Research on Fire Smoke Traceability Based on Emotional Intelligence Jaya Algorithm
Authors: Liu Xiaoxiao , Zhong Wenhan , Ding Tao , Lin Luyao , Mu Jinxia , Shi Jianghuan , Li Zesong
Published: November 2024

To timely detect fire smoke in the early stages and trace the gas generated, thereby reducing the loss of human life and property and the damage to the ecological environment, this paper proposes a fire smoke tracing method based on the Emotional Intelligence Jaya algorithm (EIJaya). The algorithm assigns an anthropomorphic mental state to the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in the traceability task to realize its self-evaluation and social evaluation. In the simulation concentration field, the EIJaya algorithm, the basic Jaya algorithm, and the PSO algorithm were used for the simulation verification of gas traceability, and the simulation results proved the advantages of the EIJaya algorithm in terms of the success rate and the iteration times. In this paper, the TT UAV is chosen as an experimental tool to utilize the functions of its expansion module fully, and the experimental hardware system was constructed by combining it with the corresponding sensors. The corresponding experimental scene was built in the indoor environment, and the EIJaya algorithm was used to make multiple UAVs cooperate and carry out traceability experiments, which verified the algorithm's feasibility in practical applications and proved that the algorithm could quickly and accurately trace the fire smoke.
Descriptor continuousand discrete-time linear systems with zero transfer matrices
Authors: Kaczorek Tadeusz , Klamka Jerzy , Dzieliński Andrzej
Published: November 2024

In this paper, necessary and sufficient conditions for zeroing of the transfer matrices of descriptor continuous-time and discrete-time linear systems are established. The conditions are illustrated by simple numerical examples of the descriptor continuous-time and discrete-time linear systems. Also some remarks on the systems with delays on control are given.
Legal and Policy Issues Surrounding AI-assisted Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Authors: Schultz Lauren
Published: November 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has forever shaped our society and the ways in which individuals synthesize and utilize information. In particular, AI has revolutionized scientific research and the identification of potential disease therapeutics. It is no secret that developing a new drug is expensive and takes years. Luckily, AI has implications that would help expedite the process and make drug development more cost-effective. Yet, a major point of debate has been whether AI-assisted discoveries qualify for patent protection. Recent court decisions have overwhelmingly asserted that only human beings qualify as inventors on patent applications. However, with the rapid advancements of AI, the interpretation of what it means to be an inventor will likely need to be re-evaluated by the legal system. Moreover, courts should consider specifically examining AI inventorship related to AI-assisted chemistry and drug development. Additionally, potential solutions should be surveyed to help aid the integration of AI inventorship with patent law.
Savages and Citizens: How Indigeneity Shapes the State
Authors:   The University of Arizona, Canessa Andrew , Picq Manuela
Published: November 2024

This book takes the provocative view that Indigenous people have been fundamental to how contemporary state sovereignty was imagined, theorized, and practiced. By tracing indigeneity from European philosophers conceptualizing sovereignty during the Enlightenment to Indigenous President Evo Morales in Bolivia, this volume offers new analytical tools to explore indigeneity in contemporary world politics.