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Automated Essay Scoring: An approach based on ENEM competencies
Authors: Marinho Jeziel C. , Cordeiro Fábio , Anchiêta Rafael T. , Moura Raimundo S.
Published: January 2023

Este trabalho apresenta estratégias para Avaliação Automática de Redações (AAR) escritas em português por meio de uma abordagem baseada na definição de features e modelos de AAR específicos para cada competência da matriz de referência do ENEM. Foram investigados métodos baseados em engenharia de features, embeddings e Redes Neurais Recorrentes. Apesar dos resultados obtidos serem melhores do que trabalhos relacionados, novos estudos devem ser conduzidos a fim de melhorar o desempenho dos modelos de AAR para a língua portuguesa.
Deep learning stacking for financial time series forecasting: an analysis with synthetic and real-world time series
Authors: Urbinate Eder F. , Felizardo Leonardo K. , Del-Moral-Hernandez Emilio
Published: January 2023

The forecasting problem is one of the main applications arising from the synergy between finance and artificial intelligence. With the advancement in the field of deep learning, some ANN achieved very satisfactory results and gained more attention. One approach to increase the time series forecasting model’s performance is ensemble models, combining each model’s prediction (stacking). However, there are some difficulties in combining and evaluating these models for a good performance in financial time series. We use synthetic and real-world time series to evaluate the model stacking, trying to understand the main financial time series components. Using this ensemble method, we reduced the prediction error for both scenarios.
Model for evaluation of multiple abilities programming problems in online massive environments
Authors: Ferreira Fabiana Zaffalon , Lemos de Souza Ricardo , Prisco Vargas André , Teixeira Davi de Lemos , Santos Michel Neves dos , Paes Wanderson de Oliveira , Santos Rafael Augusto Penna dos , Tonin Neilor , Evald Paulo Jefferson Dias de Oliveira , Botelho Silvia Silva da Costa
Published: January 2023

Research indicates human being is endowed with multiple intelligences, skills, and abilities. In the context of education, many exercises demand multiple skills from students to successfully solve them in different areas of knowledge. In computer science, computer programming is one of the skills that involves the use of multiple skills for problem-solving, where problems can be solved in more than one way (paths). On massive environments for teaching programming, it is common for automatic assessment systems to observe only the final result of the student's interaction with the learning object, not identifying the individual interaction of multiple skills needed to solve the problem nor identifying a solution path adopted by the student. Many models were proposed based on Elo models, which use performance expectation, and Item Response Theory, but these models do not consider the various paths to solve problems. The objective of this work is to propose a model also based on performance expectation, which individually estimates multiple abilities of students in the context of massive online education, assuming problems have more than one solution, and there is access only to the final result (right or wrong). An experimental setup is proposed to validate the model, involving the use and analysis of the proposed model through an experiment in a database, named beecrowd, and a case study with programming students. Model results are satisfactory, since: i) it is possible to treat the student's abilities individually, as well as to follow the evolution of each ability over time; ii) it is possible to predict the paths adopted by them according to the student's abilities; iii) the model also shows positive results when integrated with a recommendation system, recommending problems compatible with the student's abilities.
Die Automatisierung des Lesens. Lesemaschinen in der Briefpostautomation ca. 1960–2000 als eine Geschichte der Digitalisierung
Authors: Hess Johannes
Published: January 2023

Dieser Beitrag betrachtet die Einführung von automatischen Anschriftenle- semaschinen bei der Deutschen Bundespost etwa ab 1960 zum Zweck der Rationalisierung der Briefverteilung. In Vorbereitung auf die Automatisierung des Lesens wurden weitreichende Maßnahmen ergriffen – die Einführung von Postleitzahlen, Standardisierungen im Aussehen der Briefe sowie die Mechanisierung fast aller manuellen Arbeitsschritte. Diese Maßnahmen bereiteten die Einführung automatischer Lesemaschinen vor, aber sie veränderten auch grundlegend die Arbeit menschlicher Anschriftenleser*innen in der Briefverteilung. Sie entwickelte sich von einer Tätigkeit, die Können und Wissen erforderte, zu einer teilmechanisierten Arbeit ohne besondere Voraussetzungen. Die historische Untersuchung wird zum Anlass genommen, die Rolle von Lesearbeit in der Geschichte und Gegenwart der Digitalisierung zu fokussieren. Zur Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts war das Lesen und Abtippen von Daten das gängigste Mittel, um die Welt für den Computer bearbeitbar zu machen. Doch auch heute noch füllt niedrig- oder unbezahlte Lesearbeit die Lücken der Digitalisierung, wie an Beispielen von Amazons Mechanical Turk und Googles reCaptcha gezeigt werden kann. Die historische Perspektive der Automatisierung des Lesens bietet hier eine fruchtbare Ergänzung zu bestehenden Digitalisierungsgeschichten.
Der subjektive Sozialstatus im Asylkontext: Eine explorative qualitative Studie mit geflüchteten Menschen
Authors: Rast Eilin , Biddle Louise , Bozorgmehr Kayvan
Published: January 2023

Der subjektive Sozialstatus (SSS) ist mit physischer und psychischer Gesundheit assoziiert. In dieser qualitativen Interviewstudie wurde exploriert, welche Faktoren den SSS asylsuchender Menschen bedingen. Der Rechtsstatus war ein zentraler Faktor für den niedrigen SSS der Befragten. Zugleich akzentuiert Flucht die Dynamik und Pluralität des Konstrukts, das abhängig von Referenzrahmen und Indikatoren ist. Für die Befragten waren unterschiedliche Faktoren für ihre gesellschaftliche Position ausschlaggebend, darunter konventionelle sozioökonomische Faktoren (Geld, Bildung und Beruf) wie auch Selbstverwirklichung, Zufriedenheit oder Moral. Die Bedeutung von Geld, Bildung oder Beruf wurde durch Erfahrungen einiger Befragter im Asylsystem und Herkunftsland aber auch eingeschränkt oder negiert. Die Implikationen für die Operationalisierung des SSS bedürfen weiterer Diskussion.
Digitale Werbung und das Google Ökosystem
Authors: Höppner Thomas , Piepenbrock Tom
Published: January 2023

Das Werk erläutert das Ökosystem von Google im Kontext der Bedeutung und Funktionsweise digitaler Werbung: Es behandelt die Besonderheiten von Online-Werbung und die makro- und mikro-ökonomischen Prämissen, die sog. „Googlenomics“, die Google zum erfolgreichsten, mächtigsten, aber auch gefürchtetsten Medienunternehmen aller Zeiten werden ließ.

Zunächst werden die Technologie und Ökonomie digitaler Werbung geschildert. Anschließend werden die zentralen Google-Dienste vorgestellt und ihre Funktion im Gesamtsystem geschildert und gewürdigt. Der Schwerpunkt liegt dann in der Analyse der technischen, (verhaltens-)ökonomischen und rechtlichen Faktoren, die Googles Suchmaschine – als Herzstück des Ökosystems – für Wettbewerber unangreifbar und für Werbetreibende und Inhalte-Anbieter zum zentralen Flaschenhals im Internet für den Zugang zu Endkunden macht. Abschließend werden die bisherigen Rechtsstreitigkeiten zwischen Google und anderen Marktteilnehmern skizziert und ein Blick auf die Konsequenzen von Googles Daten- und Marktmacht für die zukünftige Regulierung des Unternehmens geworfen.
Protection Challenges of Green Technology in Power Distribution System
Authors: Desai Jigneshkumar
Published: January 2023

The mitigation of future electricity demand is highly dependent upon the integration of green energy technology. Most countries realise the importance of green energy and are given support policies for the encouragement of power integration from green energy sources (GES). The effect of bulk power integration from GES causes stability issues in the power system. The solar and wind energy technologies have been discussed in this paper. Issues relating to integration of GES in the distribution system have also been highlighted. It also describes the desired protection of the distribution network with GES. The coordination issue of auto recloser has been explained in depth. The paper narrates the challenges to green energy technology implementation in the distribution system. Finally, a solution for protection coordination is formulated and solved using a genetic algorithm between auto recloser and fuse using test system. Also, coordination with grid-side relay and fuse is validated. The results give optimised values of plug setting multiplier (PSM), time dial settings (TDS), and constants such as A, B, and x. The optimised values give the correct operating times of auto recloser (t
1) and fuse (t
2) and a coordinated time interval (CTI).
Historiografia, digitalizácia a komplexný pamäťový portál PamMap.sk
Authors: Juraj Šedivý
Published: January 2023

The digital turn in the development of historiography, brought about by the emergence of the Internet about 20 to 30 years ago, has gradually produced several discursive changes, such as replacing grand master narratives with little “patchwork texts” and analogue/print texts with digital texts; increasing the importance of the visual component; promoting open access publishing and introducing new ways of analysing and visualizing historical data. Compared to the two basic publication types produced by historiography before the digital turn (monograph and journal article), a third type – historical portals – is now gaining ground. Memory portals are one type of such portals. They offer their users (who are not called “readers” anymore) digitized historical sources (digitized materials), accompanied by expert descriptions, registry tags (metadata) and encyclopaedic texts. The paper illustrates this trend by discussing the PamMap.sk portal and the new ways to access and process sources it offers to historians and the public at large. The portal combines (1) a database of digitised sources accompanied by metadata; (2) an encyclopaedia; and (3) a cartographic approach to the sources. Compared to print publications, memory portals offer new sources (such as audio and video, which are essential for oral history). In contrast to the “tyranny” exercised by the author of a book, the portal gives the user the freedom to choose not only the topics but also the ways of reading. However, the paper also shows the pitfalls of such portals and their disadvantages compared to “traditional publications” (such as lack of user orientation, wikipediazation and insufficient expertise, and overburdening with too much irrelevant detail).
eBadatelna Archivu bezpečnostních složek
Authors: Světlana Ptáčniková
Published: January 2023

The eBadatelna [eReadingRoom] application, developed in cooperation between the Security Services Archive and the IT department of the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes and launched in 2016, enables interested parties to electronically search transcribed archival materials and registered researchers to remotely access some of the digitised archival materials. So far, the application covers fully digitised collections or their parts for which at least basic descriptive information exists. This paper provides an introduction to the history of the development of the application and describes in detail its use: from registering through displaying archival files and their finding aids to searching for materials on a specific person or topic and downloading selected materials. It also discusses the methodological pitfalls of the application that need to be addressed.
Benchmarking Malaysian Government-Linked Companies’ Corporate Governance and Sustainable Development Goals Performance with Public Companies of Developed Countries
Authors: Ooi Kok Loang , Ahmad Zamri , Subramaniam Geetha , Chong Kim Mee , Gooi Leong Mow
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This study examines the impact of Corporate Governance (CG) and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) practices on the financial market and company performances of public sector companies in Malaysia, benchmarking against the public listed countries in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Singapore. The benchmarking is done between a developing country against four developed countries. Design/Methodology/Approach: Panel data regression is adopted for methodology, and the research timeframe is 2017 to 2021. Eight-panel data models, which are stock return, volatility, investor sentiment, profitability, liquidity, solvency, financial efficiency and repayment capacity models are selected. Findings: The result shows that board responsibilities, remuneration, audit committee, risk management and internal control, engagement with stakeholders and conduct of general meetings are the CG variables to affect the financial market and company performance. SDG 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, 16 and 17 are significant to the financial market and company performance. Originality/Value: The result of this study contributes to policymakers, regulators and practitioners in identifying the best CG and SDG practices that can help the Malaysian GLCs to gain better financial performance. The results assist the Malaysian government in understanding the gap between CG and SDG practices compared to developed countries and advocate the Malaysian companies to adopt better practices. Keywords: Corporate governance, sustainability, financial market, performance, GLC.
The Malaysian Public Sector Accounting Standards (MPSAS) Adoption Among Malaysian Statutory Bodies: A Literature Review with a Future Research Direction
Authors: Azhar Zubir , Kishan K. , Alfan Ervina
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This study reviews literature on accrual accounting implementation in the public sector with a specific focus on studies that are related to Malaysian Public Sector Accounting Standards (MPSAS). Methodology: 73 journal articles between 1998 and May 2022 were reviewed, in addition to relevant conference papers, government documents, such as circulars, and legal records, including Acts of Parliament or statutes. Findings: Resultantly, two interrelated gaps in the existing MPSAS adoption literature were revealed. The first gap was due to research scarcity on statutory bodies while the second emanated from legal factors influencing MPSAS adoption among statutory bodies. Accordingly, a future research direction was proposed to investigate the factors influencing the MPSAS adoption level among Malaysian statutory bodies. Simultaneously, several pertinent areas, including degrees of complexity, technical factors, political elements, cultural aspects, and legal facets were highlighted to Malaysian statutory bodies when adopting the MPSAS to enable smooth MPSAS implementation. Originality/Value: This review is one of the first to examine literature related to MPSAS as prior reviews were on accrual accounting in the public sector in general or International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). Keywords: Accrual accounting, MPSAS, statutory bodies, Malaysia.
Presentación
Authors: Grande López Clara
Published: January 2023

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Voces de elementos y útiles de las herrerías guipuzcoanas en documentos del siglo XVII.
Authors: Perdiguero Villarreal Hermógenes
Published: January 2023

Un protocolo notarial del año 1660, perteneciente a la escribaníamunicipal de Oñati (GI), documenta una Entrega de herramientasde la ferrería de Zubillaga. De este inventario se estudian aquí aquellosvocablos que presentan mayor interés, en unos casos por la ausenciade documentación e información sobre ellos (aldabarra, barquinera, boga,garaballo, limela) y, en otros, por presentar significados no registrados(chinela, escamela). Además de los diccionarios y corpus, los estudios sobrelas ferrerías consultados ayudan a identificar los útiles y también a explicarlas variantes gráficas (sello, bogal, gabilla, porrica), las voces vascas (siguillu,betarri, garrango, suarea) y la presencia en el inventario de voces de evoluciónno castellana (tajador, tallader).
Diccionario Histórico de Términos del Fútbol (DHTF): el léxico en el primer reglamento de fútbol (1902) publicado en español
Authors: Nomdedeu Rull Antoni
Published: January 2023

El Reglamento de foot-ball publicado por la AsociaciónClubs Foot-ball de Barcelona en 1902 fue el primer reglamento de fútbolpublicado en España y apareció en un contexto en el que tuvo lugar unadiscusión lingüística, desde Antonio Viada (1902) hasta Federico Caro(1919), en la que se dirimía la necesidad o no de castellanizar los anglicismosdeportivos que iban llegando al español. Este primer léxico «oficial» del fútbol en español se caracterizó en su mayor parte (55%) porpresentar términos en nuestro idioma, si bien el resto lo constituyó unaparte importante de extranjerismos, cuestión que se explica debido a lasnovedades futbolísticas que se estaban importando desde Inglaterra.La finalidad última de este estudio es recopilar los términos delfútbol del reglamento analizado para incorporarlos a la base de datosdocumental que servirá de base del Diccionario Histórico de Términos delFútbol (DHTF). Es por ello que se ofrecen datos relativos a la presenciade los términos en los diccionarios del español (solo se documenta el25,8%) y a su representación en el Corpus diacrónico del español de la RealAcademia Española (se recoge el 46,3%), datos que evidencian la novedadde los términos extraídos.
Léxico culinario autorizado en el primer diccionario académico
Authors: Torres Martínez Marta
Published: January 2023

En la presente investigación nos aproximamos al Arte decocina, pastelería, bizcochería y conservería (1611), firmado por el cocinero de lacorte de Felipe III, Francisco Martínez Montiño. Son numerosos losespecialistas que destacan este libro como el más importante recetariobarroco, reeditado en numerosas ocasiones a lo largo de los siglos XVIIy XVIII. No en vano está incorporado en la nómina de autoridades citadasen el primer repertorio lexicográfico de la Real Academia Española.Precisamente, tras revisar los estudios publicados en torno a la historiadel léxico español de la alimentación y la culinaria, el objetivo de estetrabajo se centra en vaciar las voces autorizadas por Martínez Montiñoen el Diccionario de autoridades (1726-39) y crear un corpus léxico con lostérminos hallados. Seguidamente, las voces quedarán dispuestas siguiendoel criterio onomasiológico.
Psychology & Human Trafficking; Are Some People More Prone To Break the Laws than Other
Authors: Jawed Aziz Masudi  , Munnawar Sultana
Published: January 2023

This study looked at the compulsive situations that victims of trafficking face in a context prone to delinquency. The researcher conducted a partially structured interview with 8 adult traffickers at home and / or sexually. Participants described health issues related to human trafficking practices and their perception of their health. Using the HR analysis method, we analyzed the topics using the Biderman framework. Participants reported feeling a sense of scale. Biedermann's non-physical coercive tactics, isolation, monopolization of perception, resulting debt or fatigue, risk, accidental display, power display, degradation, and compliance with trivial requirements. Our analysis shows that coercive tactics increase the transfer of victims of trafficking to traffickers, even if they do not have the physical strength or ability. Such psychological abuse can be acute and chronic, impairing physical and mental health. In addition, a person will be forced to do immoral things that he does not want to do. They can break the law and violate the rules.
The Role of HR Policies and Social Networks on Enhancing Women's Faculty Performance
Authors: Wajidi Dr.Faraz Ahmed , Rehan Eruj Wajidi , Baig Dr.Mirza Dilshad , Saeed Dr. Mahwish , Dr. Muhammad Siddique
Published: January 2023

For the development of an organization, effective human resource management practices for social networking is necessary as employees are considered as the backbone of an organization. The research objective is to find out the development of human resource management networking in female faculty performances of Karachi based degree awarding business management institutes. Networking is defined as meeting both formally and informally to discuss business matters, maintaining relationships and staying in contact with colleagues are vital to career development .Research is based on human resource management networking and female faculty performances. A positivist approach adopted, hypothesis was formulated after taken dependent variables of faculty performance from the relevant literature. A research instrument in the form of a well-structured questionnaire was developed for collection of quantitative primary data from a sample of 110 respondents. The collected data was then treated by applying regression analysis tool. The impact of independent variable on dependent variable was established. The outcome of this study is beneficial to the human resource management of degree awarding business management institutes for establishing institute development by adopting quality management practices to enhance female faculty performances.
The influence of Corporate Governance on Credit Rating in Pakistan
Authors: Salman Ali , Ayaz Dr. Mohammad , Riaz Dr. Ahsan , Riaz Nimra
Published: January 2023

Credit rating agencies have great significance in the growth of the financial industry by giving confidence to borrowers and lenders through expressing their opinion on the ability of the institution to meet its financial obligation through credit ratings. Therefore, if the governance structure is weak, credit rating agencies are likely to expect poor financial position and vulnerability of the stakeholders' interests. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the corporate governance characteristics of Islamic banks influence Islamic banks' credit ratings. Data is calculated from the annual reports of 22 banks in Pakistan for 14 years from 2007 to 2014. The results show that the board size, board members' independence, CEO tenure, blockholders, foreign investors, Shariah board size, education levels of Shariah supervisors, and Shariah board expertise negatively affect credit rating when bank-specific financial variables are used as the control variables. On the other hand, credit rating is positively correlated with board independence, foreign directors, women directors, board meetings, listing shares, size of audit committee members, audit committee meetings, changes in the structure of the shariah supervisory board, and foreign shariah experts. As a result, Islamic banks in Pakistan show strong corporate governance, leading to better credit ratings.
Modern methodologies in intelligence analysis
Authors: Sfetcu Nicolae
Published: January 2023

Methodology, in intelligence, consists of the methods used to make decisions about threats, especially in the intelligence analysis discipline. The enormous amount of information collected by intelligence agencies often puts them in the inability to analyze them all. The US intelligence community collects over one billion daily information. The nature and characteristics of the information gathered as well as their credibility also have an impact on the intelligence analysis. Clark proposed a methodology for analyzing information by addressing the target-centric intelligence cycle as an alternative to the traditional information cycle.
Influence of type of production on the contents of selected nutrients/phytochemicals in buckwheat grains
Authors: Golijan-Pantović Jelena , Gordanić Stefan , Milinčić Danijel , Lekić Slavoljub , Kostić Aleksandar
Published: January 2023

On a global level and over a number of years, many researchers have been studying the effects of organic and conventional production methods on the chemical composition of plants and their products. The aim of this study was to determine the potential difference in the contents of several nutrients/phytochemicals in organically and conventionally produced buckwheat grains. Buckwheat was sown in 2016 at a site in Nova Varoš. The experimental plot covered a surface area of 1 ha. The contents of the following nutrients and phytochemicals in buckwheat grains were determined: proteins, pigments (chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenoids), soluble sugars, starch, free and bound polyphenols and flavonoids, and phytosterols. In addition, the antioxidant properties of the grains were assessed using the ABTS •+ ((2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) test (ability to inhibit ABTS •+ radical cations). There was no statistically significant difference in the contents of proteins, chlorophyll a and free phenols or in regard to the % of antioxidant capacity. On the other hand, two different production methods caused differences in the other chemical parameters. In organic grains, higher contents of carotenoids (6.998 µg g-1 dry matter (DM)), soluble sugar (6.48 mg 100 g-1 DM), starch (2.46 mg 100 g-1 DM), bound polyphenols (1034.3 mg (FAE) kg kg-1 DM), free flavonoids (1094.7 mg (QE) kg-1 DM) and bound flavonoids (1087.2 mg (QE) kg-1 DM) were detected, while in conventional buckwheat grains, there were higher levels of chlorophyll b (24.16 µg g-1 DM) and phytosterols (185.15 mg kg-1 DM). The study showed no clear influence of the production method on the examined parameters.
Comparative analysis of antibacterial and antioxidant activity of three different types of honey
Authors: Đurović Vesna , Mandić Leka , Mijatović Milica , Miletić Nemanja , Radovanović Mirjana , Mladenović Jelena , Pešaković Marijana , Đukić Dragutin
Published: January 2023

Honey is a natural product which has high nutritional value. Also, it has health benefits, which is the reason for its been used for the prevention of diseases caused by oxidative stress for centuries in many countries. Honey has antibacterial and antioxidant properties, which are the result of the presence of enzymes and chemical and phytochemical components, where phenolic acids and flavonoids play a significant role. The aim of this study was to examine the physico-chemical parameters, antioxidant properties and antimicrobial activity of forest-meadow, acacia and sunflower honey from the Gruža and Požega areas (Republic of Serbia). The tested physico-chemical parameters were found to be within the values prescribed by the Legislation and the Codex Alimentarius Standard. The presence of HMF was not detected in the sample of forest-meadow honey, while the content in other samples (1.09 and 1.79 mg HMF kg-1) was significantly below the value laid down by regulations (40 mg HMF kg-1). Forest-meadow honey had the highest antioxidant activity (35.2%, 26.32%-ABTS and DPPH method, respectively) and the highest content of total phenolics (90.96±5.18 g GAE 100 g-1), while acacia honey exhibited the lowest values for antioxidant activity (11.76%-ABTS; 7.28%-DPPH) and total phenolics (15.75±0,66 g GAE 100 g-1). Forest-meadow honey showed the best antibacterial activity, followed by sunflower and acacia honey.
The influence of preparatory classes on the candidates' achievement at the entrance exam of the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies
Authors: Janković Radivoje , Koropanovski Nenad
Published: January 2023

This paper aimed to determine the differences in achievement at the entrance exam between candidates who attended preparatory classes (PC) and those who independently prepared for enrollment at the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies (UCIPS). The study included 599 respondents (257 women and 342 men) who were divided into subsamples: 132 women (WPC) and 158 men (MPC) who attended PC and 125 women (WNPC), and 184 men (MNPC) who independently prepared for enrollment in the UCIPS. The entrance exam, in addition to the success from high school, also includes tests for assessment of aptitude and abilities (TAA), namely: the test of knowledge of the Serbian language and literature (TSL), the test of general knowledge (TGN) and test of assessment of general physical fitness (GPF). Differences between groups were determined by t-test for independent samples at a significance level of p <0.05. It was found that WPC had statistically significantly better results from TSL (14.35%) and GPF (14.43%), while no statistically significant difference was found in TGN. In men who attended PC, the results of all TAA segments were significantly better: TSL by 21.17%, TGN by 10.51% and GPF by 27.65%. The obtained results indicate that the structure and manner of performing the PC, which include detailed acquaintance with the procedures, determination of the current level, correction of errors, and recommendations for further improvement, positively impacted the candidates' achievement at the UCIPS entrance exam.
Gray economy as a determinant of economic security: View from Serbia
Authors: Čudan Aleksandar , Kekić Dalibor , Major Gyöngyi
Published: January 2023

With new tectonic geopolitical changes, aggravation of the global economic crisis, consequences of the pandemic, disruption of the energy market and the economy of the Republic of Serbia, we entered a turbulent period of development at the beginning of the new millennium. Monitoring and studying informal, gray, parallel, hidden economic relations in the domicile economy continues to attract undiminished attention of economists, lawyers, sociologists, criminologists, and scientists from other social sciences, who try to determine its main characteristics, causes, and quantify its scale, as well as socio-economic consequences on economic security. It is possible to achieve the goals of economic security if the economic system of the country fulfils its function completely, in the absence of any form of endangering the economic potential of the national economy. In that sense, the role of the state is important. In the absence of financial activity of the state, the economic security of the country would be endangered, which in turn would endanger the entire economic system, and thereby the state as a whole. In this scientific paper, the primary goal is to provide an analysis of the deep roots of dual economy in the modern economic fabric, and at the same time to examine the relationship between instrumental measures for its reduction on the one hand and possible action as a factor in its multiplication on the other. The conclusions drawn from the actions of such opposing forces can be significant from the point of view of creating and conducting economic and social policy, as well as measures aimed at reducing the size of the gray economy. The method of research includes an excerpt and application of scientific methods, data selection and research scope.
Comparative analysis of transport management preparedness: Evidence from CEE countries
Authors: Aćimović Slobodan , Mijušković Veljko , Fedajev Aleksandra
Published: January 2023

Being the most cost-dominant component of the logistics management system, transport plays a vital role in the realization of trade activities across Europe, both on a national and micro level. Various indicators determine the efficiency of the realization of transport activities, amongst which the following hold high importance: quality of transport infrastructure (air, road, maritime, etc.), transport safety and security elements, as well as export/import procedures, etc. This paper aims to perform a comparative analysis among chosen European countries (focusing on CEE countries) concerning the level of transport management preparedness based on the previously mentioned elements. The analysis is performed by using the PROMETHEE II and entropy method. The obtained results should help determine the differences and similarities in transport management preparedness to synchronize better future national policies, strategies, and procedures concerning this issue.
Contracting account audit on social networks
Authors: Jakovljević Nemanja , Jakovljević Stefan
Published: January 2023

Social network account audit is an independent review of social network activities to express a professional opinion on the fulfillment of objectives, business compliance, and information security of orders on social networks. It is in principle a voluntary activity and is not subject to legal obligation like some other types of audit such as the audit of financial statements. However, this does not diminish its fundamental importance, which is reflected in the fact that in situations where the other party is entrusted with the management of accounts on social networks, there is a gap in expectations that should be mitigated by performing a professional and independent review that will result in an objective and professional opinion. Therefore, the issue of contracting the social network account audit is exciting, especially given the sensitivity of the data being audited and the specific status of the parameters for logging into the account whose disposal must be subjected to strict treatment to ensure the safety of account holders. The subject of this paper is the analysis of aspects of contracting the audit of orders on social networks through the analysis of contracting parties and elements of the subject of contracting. The paper's main conclusion is that auditing is a sensitive topic that should be given additional attention and focus during preliminary social network account audit activities.
Personality and Social Relationships: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go
Authors: Back Mitja D. , Branje Susan , Eastwick Paul W. , Human Lauren J. , Penke Lars , Sadikaj Gentiana , Slatcher Richard B. , Thielmann Isabel , van Zalk Maarten H. W. , Wrzus Cornelia
Published: January 2023

Personality and social relationships influence each other in multiple and consequential ways. To understand how people differ from each other in their personality and social behavior, how these differences develop, and how this affects further life outcomes, we need to better understand the interplay of personality and social relationships. Here, we provide an integrative overview on personality-relationship research across relationship types (everyday encounters, friendships, romantic, and family relationships), and personality characteristics. We summarize the state of research on (a) how much relationship aspects vary across actors, partners, and actor-partner relations, (b) which personality characteristics predict these variance components (i.e. actor, partner, and relationship effects), and (c) how social relationships work as contexts for personality development. Following an integrative process framework, key open questions are discussed concerning the processes that underlie personality-relationship and relationship-personality effects. We conclude with a call for conceptual integration, methodological expansion, and collaborative action.
Ciągłość i zmiana – nowy monarcha Zjednoczonego Królestwa: ustrojowe i polityczne implikacje przekształceń
Authors: Łokucijewski Krzysztof
Published: January 2023

Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September 2022, at the age of 96 and after the longest reign in British history. Her death brings up the question of what the future holds for the monarchy. The paper explores the monarch’s role – both at home and abroad – as head of state. It also analyses how the new king will have to adapt to socio-political and demographic changes the United Kingdom has been going through. Britain is now recovering from Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic and dealing with the ongoing economic crisis and growing calls for Scottish independence and the change of status of Northern Ireland. The Queen successfully navigated the monarch’s constitutional political neutrality, but the new circumstances raise key questions about what kind of King former Prince Charles will be and whether public support for the monarchy will outlive support for Elizabeth II.
‘Improve the Law’ as a Judicial Duty on the Borderlines of Free Speech: Judges as Responsible Epistemic Agents
Authors: Uygur Gülriz , Gürgey Fatma
Published: January 2023

This paper discusses judicial duty of improving the law on epistemic grounds and claims in that regarding this obligation, it is possible to give a place to free speech from an epistemic point of view. As a requirement of having epistemic agency, judges like other human beings have epistemological responsibility. Different from the others’ responsibility, judges’ responsibility is connected to their duty of improving the law, which is required by their job as well as the idea of the rule of law and judicial professional principles. Judges should improve the law’s capacity to guide the conduct of its citizens, who are obligated to obey the law. Improving the law also improves the delivery of justice. The ways of legal interpretation and justification are important to improve it. While applying the law, judges can find the law unclear or they may encounter some norm conflicts. In these cases, they should resolve them to keep the law ‘legally in good shape’, which should meet epistemological requirements. When fulfilling this obligation, judicial free speech on epistemic grounds should not be limited.
Freedom of Expression of Judges within the Boundaries of Private Life: Cultural and Gender Dimensions
Authors: Özdemir Nadire
Published: January 2023

This paper focuses on the issue of whether the boundaries of the private lives of judges are shaped according to cultural conditions and gender. My main assumption is that gender inequality in a culture is reflected in how the boundaries of the private life of judges are interpreted. In this regard, women judges may face more restrictions than their male colleagues in what they wear, what they do and what they say in their lives generally. And ultimately, an interpretation of private life that reinforces gender roles also limits the freedom of expression. I concretise my discussion regarding gender stereotypes that influence what judges do or say in their private lives in different cultures.
Immunoexpression of stem cell markers SOX-2, NANOG AND OCT4 in ameloblastoma
Authors: Martins Balbinot Karolyny , Almeida Loureiro Felippe José , Chemelo Giordanna Pereira , Alves Mesquita Ricardo , Cruz Ramos Aline Maria Pereira , Ramos Rommel Thiago Jucá , da Costa da Silva Artur Luiz , de Menezes Sílvio Augusto Fernandes , da Silva Kataoka Maria Sueli , Alves Junior Sergio de Melo , Viana Pinheiro João de Jesus
Published: January 2023

Background

Ameloblastoma (AME) is characterized by a locally invasive growth pattern. In an attempt to justify the aggressiveness of neoplasms, the investigation of the role of stem cells has gained prominence. The SOX-2, NANOG and OCT4 proteins are important stem cell biomarkers.

Methodology

To verify the expression of these proteins in tissue samples of AME, dentigerous cyst (DC) and dental follicle (DF), immunohistochemistry was performed and indirect immunofluorescence were performed on the human AME (AME-hTERT) cell line.

Results

Revealed expression of SOX-2, NANOG and OCT4 in the tissue samples and AME-hTERT lineage. Greater immunostaining of the studied proteins was observed in AME compared to DC and DF (p < 0.001).

Conclusions

The presence of biomarkers indicates a probable role of stem cells in the genesis and progression of AME.
Surviving on the edge: present and future effects of climate warming on the common frog (Rana temporaria) population in the Montseny massif (NE Iberia)
Authors: Montori Albert , Amat Fèlix
Published: January 2023

The Montseny massif shelters the southernmost western populations of common frogs (Rana temporaria) that live in a Mediterranean climate, one which poses a challenge for the species’ persistence in a scenario of rising temperatures. We evaluated the effect of climate change at three levels. First, we analysed if there has been an advancement in the onset of spawning period due to the increase in temperatures. Second, we analysed the impact of climatic variables on the onset of the spawning period and, third, how the distribution of this species could vary according to the predictions with regard to rising temperatures for the end of this century. From 2009 to 2021, we found there had been an increase in temperatures of 0.439 °C/decade, more than the 0.1 °C indicated by estimates for the second half of the previous century. We found an advancement in the onset of the reproduction process of 26 days/decade for the period 2009–2022, a change that has been even more marked during the last eight years, when data were annually recorded. Minimum temperatures and the absence of frost days in the week prior to the onset of the spawning period determine the start of reproduction. Predictions on habitat availability for spawning provided by climatic niche analysis for the period 2021–2100 show a potential contraction of the species range in the Montseny and, remarkably, much isolation from the neighbouring populations.
Research on the application of a cement and soil aggregate for the ecological restoration of vegetation in artificial soil
Authors: Mao Zhuxin , Li Qian , Wang Yuchao
Published: January 2023

The construction of high-speed roads has resulted in large amounts of steep and exposed cut slopes, posing more potential hazards in areas with mountains and hills. Vegetation restoration is an effective and environmentally-friendly way to restore exposed slopes using outside soil spray seeding, though it is difficult to establish a vegetation cover. Spraying artificial soil on high and steep slopes is a challenging task as it is difficult to keep the fluid mixture on sloped surfaces. Because of these challenges, this study applied different combinations of cement and soil aggregates in artificial soil, measuring final soil properties after one growing season. Experimental results showed that there were substantial differences in all basic soil parameters and in the soil quality index after different treatments. In particular, adding 5–10% cement content could improve the adhesion of artificial soil without remarkably reducing soil quality; adding 0.09% of soil aggregate was also beneficial to soil nutrient availability. These findings indicate that the combination of cement and soil aggregates could be applied in artificial soils for the ecological restoration of steep slope vegetation. Adding cement to the soil increased the alkaline levels of the soil, so it is important to reduce artificial soil pH in the future. The application of a cement and soil aggregate should be considered in the field for the ecological restoration of slope vegetation, and the impact of this addition on slope stability and vegetation growth should be explored with further research.
The Relationship between Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship in the MYPES of Footwear Sector in APIAT Trade Fair in Trujillo, Peru
Authors: Castillo Santos Alberto Pineda
Published: January 2023

The objective of this research was to determine the impact of digital marketing on the entrepreneurship of MYPES in the footwear sector of the APIAT trade fair of Trujillo 2022, the type of research was applied, with a quantitative research approach and a correlational research design. The sample consisted of 65 small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in the footwear sector of the Trujillo APIAT trade fair. The questionnaire for digital marketing and questionnaire for entrepreneurship were used for data collection. The information was processed in SPSS Ver 26 software. As a result, digital marketing has a high incidence on entrepreneurship. It was determined normative framework, referential framework, conceptual framework and the conceptual framework have a high incidence on entrepreneurship, that the conceptual framework has a high impact on entrepreneurship, theoretical framework and philosophical framework have a moderate impact on entrepreneurship.
Standardization of Protocols for Plant Growth Media and Seasons for Cuttings of Kusum [Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken]
Authors: Sarkar Pradip Kumar , Sinha Animesh , Kumar Rajneesh , Sarkar Atanu , Banerjee Sushit , Dhakar M. K. , Das Bikash , Bhatt B. P.
Published: January 2023

Growing cuttings of Kusum (Schleichera oleosa), is a major hurdle for the Lac growers in India. This species is primarily known as the lac host tree for lac production besides other multiple uses. Due to high population pressure and market demand, the natural population and genetic diversity of this species is declining day-by-day. Maintaining the selected best germplasm through clonal propagation is the need of the hour. Mass multiplication through cuttings could only be the right choice of the grower if found successful. But, no successful cuttings of Kusum have been reported till date. Therefore, an experiment was carried out during 2018-21 following Completely Randomized Design (CRD) to standardize the plant growth media and the seasons for growing cuttings at the very initial stages of the experiment. The result revealed that the root, shoot and leaf growths in cuttings of Kusum are significantly influenced by the different plant growth media. The maximum rooting initiation (43.33±0.96%) was observed in the cuttings grown in media of Coco peat : FYM : Vermicompost (2:2:1). The maximum rooting (44.50±1.85 %) in the cuttings prepared from seedlings of less than 5 years old and 33.75 ± 1.49 % rooting in the cuttings prepared from 10-20 years old plantation, were recorded in the month of May. Based on the present investigation, it is concluded that the plant growing media having the composition of Coco peat : FYM : Vermicompost (2:2:1) is more appropriate and recommended for growing cuttings of Kusum. Moreover, the month of May is highly recommended for growing cuttings of Kusum for maximum success. Regarding selection of mother plant, it is advised to select the Kusum plant from the plantation aged less than five years old.