bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
When and How: Time Contingency and Social Engagement Shape Interaction Choices in Autism and Neurotypical Development
Authors: Carnevali Laura , Valori Irene , Longa Letizia Della , Mantovani Giulia , Mason Giorgia , Bin Franco , Farroni Teresa
Published: February 2025

In social interactions, the coordination of biobehavioural rhythms – interpersonal synchrony (IS) – fosters cooperation, enhances prosocial behaviours, and moulds lifelong social attitudes. At the core of synchronous interactions is the ability to detect and respond contingently to communicative signals. Atypicalities in these processes may contribute to socio-communicative difficulties commonly observed in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), where social disconnection is often reported. Our research simulates interactions to delve into factors influencing IS in ASD and their neurotypical (TD) peers, examining the impact of time contingency and social engagement on preferences for social partners. Using a tablet-based task n=116 participants (n=58 ASD, n=58 TD) repeatedly interacted with faces that transitioned from side to front. These varied in time contingency (immediate or delayed response) and social engagement (smiley direct gaze vs neutral averted gaze). Before and after interaction participants ranked faces by preference. We found that while both groups preferred stimuli that were timely and engaging, neurotypical participants compensated for disrupted time contingency with social engagement, a pattern not observed in the autistic sample. We argue that the combination of time contingency and social engagement enhances social agency, which is particularly relevant for ASD. We discuss how creating predictable and engaging social environments could help autistic individuals feeling more connected in social settings.
Predictive Responses in the Theory of Mind Network: a Comparison of Autistic and Non-autistic Adults
Authors: Zimmer Lucie , Richardson Hilary , Pletti Carolina , Paulus Markus , Schuwerk Tobias
Published: February 2025

Social-cognitive processes, particularly Theory of Mind (ToM) reasoning, appear to differ between autistic and non-autistic individuals. This has been proposed to reflect the autistic core symptomatology of communication and social interaction difficulties. According to the predictive coding theory, autistic individuals’ ToM reasoning difficulties arise from an attenuated use of prior information about others’ mental states to explain and predict their behavior. This reduced use of prior assumptions makes the social world less predictable for autistic people, causing interactive mismatch and stress. Despite strong theoretical claims, robust and replicable neural differences in ToM brain regions remain elusive. Here, we investigated whether brain regions supporting ToM reasoning anticipate a narrative during repeated exposure (i.e., the narrative anticipation effect) in non-autistic adults (Experiment 1) and tested whether this effect was attenuated in autistic adults (Experiment 2). We presented a short movie with a plot including mental states with associated actions, twice, to 61 non-autistic adults who underwent fMRI (Experiment 1: M(SD)age= 25.9(4.4) years). In Experiment 2, we used the same protocol with 30 autistic (M(SD)age= 32.4(10.7) years) and 30 non-autistic adults (M(SD)age= 33.2(10.1) years). Analyses revealed no narrative anticipation effect in the ToM network in either group. Exploratory reverse correlation analyses identified a ToM scene that evoked a smaller difference in response between movie viewings (i.e., less repetition suppression) in autistic adults, compared to non-autistic adults. In sum, our study shows that predictive processing in the ToM network during a naturalistic movie-viewing experiment was absent in adults. Subtle differences in a key scene provide preliminary neural evidence for the predictive coding theory and open a promising avenue for future research to better understand the nature of differences in social interaction in autistic adults.
Americans Underestimate National Levels of Concern for Future Generations: Evidence Across Collective, Governmental and Moral Considerations
Authors: Law Kyle Fiore , Young Liane , Syropoulos Stylianos
Published: February 2025

Concern for future generations is fundamental to multigenerational ethical decision-making and policymaking; yet people may underestimate how widely it’s shared––a misperception that could weaken mobilization towards collective action. Across two nationally representative U.S. samples (N = 1,000), we examined actual versus perceived intergenerational concern within the circle of moral regard, as well as in prescriptions for collective and governmental decision-making contexts. Participants significantly underestimated how many future generations their fellow Americans morally consider and believe should be accounted for in collective and governmental decisions. This pattern aligns with pluralistic ignorance––where individuals assume their attitudes are uncommon despite broad consensus. Our findings suggest that intergenerational concern is widespread in the U.S. but remains a potentially underleveraged driver of long-term policy support. Correcting misperceptions about the prevalence of concern for future generations may enhance collective action and foster policies that better account for the needs of those yet to come.
Beneficent Disruptors: A qualitative descriptive study of professional advocacy in healthcare
Authors: Goldspink Sally , van Veggel Nieky , Engward Hilary , Abdulmohdi Naim , Tuckwell Andrea , Alexander Marie
Published: February 2025

Background In England, the Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) and Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) role places nurses and midwives at the centre of workforce retention and transformation. The PNA/PMA role blends professional nursing leadership and clinical supervision through the Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement (A-EQUIP) model, which is grounded in directing change and steering service development. Taken collectively, the overarching impetus for the PNA/PMA role is to improve quality of care whilst developing and sustaining cultures of professional wellbeing and nurse/midwife retention. To date, however, little is known about what the impact the PNA/PMA role might have on the day-to-day practice of nurses and midwives, nor if it improves quality in practice, professional wellbeing, and retention. This NHS-funded study examines the impact of the PNA/PMA role on nurse/midwife involvement in quality improvement, wellbeing, and retention within one public sector healthcare NHS Trust in England.Study design and methods During 2022, fourteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with PNA’s and PMA’s who had completed their training and are included on the NHS Trust PNA/PMA register. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed through qualitative thematic analysis.Results Thematic analysis detected 5 themes and 10 subthemes: (1) Transforming in Tandem (a) Role of Advocacy, (b) Restorative Focus, (2) Creating Safe Spaces, (c) Emotional Support, (d) Interpersonal Relationships, (3) Challenging the Status Quo (e) Counteracting Blame Culture, (f) Empowering Change (4) Empowerment and Development (g) Building Resilience (h) Building Resilience, (5) Types of Advocacy (i) Educational and Emotional Advocacy (j) Coaching and Conversations.Conclusions The findings suggests that the most effective aspects of the Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) and Professional Midwife Advocate (PMA) roles are those that directly empower individuals and create a supportive, reflective environment. However, while building resilience is vital, it is equally important to recognize its limits and ensure that healthcare professionals are not pushed to the point where their resilience becomes a barrier to their well-being and the overall improvement of their work environment.
Leveraging Vision Transformers for Early Detection of Alzheimer's disease Through MRI Image Analysis
Authors: Pandey Ayush , Pandey Ayushma , Poudel Shashanka
Published: February 2025

Alzheimer's disease (AD) poses challenges for early recognition due to subtle and overlapping symptoms, making timely care and intervention difficult. This work presents a new method for identifying Alzheimer's disease by combining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data with a Vision Transformer (ViT) model. In this research, we develop a method that leverages MRI scans to classify Alzheimer's disease (AD) into four distinct stages: Non-Demented, Very Mild Demented, Mild Demented, and Moderate Demented. To improve the identification of clinical and structural alterations in the brain linked to AD, sophisticated characteristics are retrieved, including voxel-intensity patterns, grey matter volume, and cortical thickness. These characteristics allow for a more accurate representation of MRI data when paired with sophisticated processing methods. Additionally, even in situations where data is scarce, transfer learning is used to maximize the Vision Transformer (ViT) model's classification accuracy, especially when it comes to differentiating between neighboring stages of dementia. The ViT model, a cutting-edge deep learning technique, shows strong performance and dependability in identifying AD phases. Our findings highlight its effectiveness, showcasing a significant improvement in diagnostic accuracy compared to existing methods. The accuracy with which the ViT model can distinguish between different phases of AD emphasizes both its suitability for handling complicated MRI data and its promise for early diagnosis and detection.This paper offers a promising method for enhancing MRI image processing for Alzheimer's disease diagnosis through sophisticated feature extraction, transfer learning, and the use of Vision Transformers (ViTs). Present authors believe this method successfully tackles the difficulties of early and precise detection, making it essential for appropriate medical image analysis.
The Impact of Motivation on Retention of Employee in Radisson Hotel, Kathmandu
Authors: KC Rajat , Jha Suvita
Published: February 2025

Employee retention is critical for every organization, and this research aims to examine the impact of motivation on employee retention in the service industry, specifically at Radisson Hotel, Kathmandu. A causal-comparative research design was employed to explore the cause-and-effect relationship between motivation and retention. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the survey data for this study. Out of 250 employees, a sample size of 154 was selected, but only 101 valid responses were obtained through simple random sampling. The analysis utilized both descriptive and inferential methods. The study found that compensation and work environment positively impact retention, while work-life balance does not effectively motivate retention.
Performance Evaluations of the Deep Learning Models in Reference to Real-Time Fire and Smoke Detections Abilities
Authors: Rajbhandari Ankit , Pokhrel Devraj , Gajurel Siddartha , Shova Shakya Chaitya
Published: February 2025

This study is primarily focused on developing a real-time fire and smoke detection systems using two predominant deep learning models, viz. VGG16 and RESNET50. Throughout this work, both of these models are operated in parallel, processed the frames from the input video footage, and made all the essential predictions on each frame. In the course of the practical implementations of the models, they are trained and validated well using the Fire-Smoke-Dataset retrieved from the open source code DeepQuestAI. Over the course of 120 epochs, the model’s accuracy is found to be improved from 80% to approximately 96% during the training. Their generic systems are noticed to be able enough to classify the fire, smoke, and neutral cases in all the pre-recorded videos and real-time webcam footages. The results presented herewith are basically vowed to demonstrate the efficacy and workability of both of the models, and their working performances (RESNET50 outperforms VGG16, and achieves an accuracy range of 87.67% compared to 82%). In terms of their precision and recall aptitudes, and efficiency & effectivity in identifying the fire and smoke instances, both of the models are found to offer the satisfactory detections mechanisms. We believe that the present in-depth yet critical evaluations and assessments on the workability of the deep learning models can illuminate the potentialities and promising functions of the VGG16 and RESNET50 towards detecting the real-time fire and smoke which in turn are quite indispensable for promoting them in the public safety and security mechanisms installed in the wide range industrial and non-industrial delicate sectors.
सन्तापको धून कथासङग्रहमा अभिघात
Authors: गैरे Gaire शंकरप्रसाद Shankar Prasad
Published: February 2025

प्रस्तुत अनुसन्धानमूलक लेख सन्तापको धून कथासङग्रहको विश्लेषणमा केन्द्रित रहेको छ । प्रस्तुत कथासङग्रह अशोक थापाले लेखेका तेह«वटा कथाहरूको सङग्रहका रूपमा रहेको छ । प्रस्तुत सङग्रहभित्रका कथाहरूमा शारीरिक वा मानसिक रूपमा पीडाबोध गर्ने पात्रहरूका शारीरिक र मानसिक दसाको अभिव्यक्ति पाइन्छ । यस किसिमका विषयलाई साहित्य समालोचनाअन्तर्गत उत्तरआधुनिक समालोचनाको अभिघात सिद्धान्तअन्तर्गत अध्ययन गरिने हुँदा कथासङग्रहमा समाविष्ट कथाहरूलाई सोही सिद्धान्तका सापेक्षमा अध्ययन गरिएको छ । जीवनमा आर्थिक, लैङ्गिक, जातीय, शारीरिक संरचना, दुर्घटना, यौन, अनाथ, विश्वासघात, मानवीय स्वार्थ, द्वन्द्व, दीर्घरोग, शोषण जस्ता विषयको केन्द्रियतामा आधारित रहेका प्रस्तुत सङग्रहका अधिकांश कथाहरूमा अभिघातजन्य अवस्थाको प्रस्तुति पाइन्छ । सङग्रहको नाम सन्तापको धूनले पनि त्यस कुराप्रति सङ्केत गरेको देखिन्छ । अतः सन्तापको धून कथासङग्रहमा समाविष्ट कथाहरूमा अभिघातजन्य अवस्थाको कस्तो प्रस्तुति पाइन्छ ? भन्ने मुख्य समस्यामूलक प्रश्नमा केन्द्रित रहेर प्रस्तुत सङग्रहका कथाहरूलाई अभिघात सिद्धान्तका सापेक्षमा विश्लेषण गरी यस दृष्टिकोणले प्रस्तुत सङग्रहका कथाहरू महत्त्वपूर्ण रहेको निष्कर्ष निरूपण गरिएको छ ।
Subsidios de combustibles en Ecuador: Análisis bibliográfico de su costo y sostenibilidad
Authors: Peña Murillo Sandra Emperatriz , Ochoa Celi Joaquín Alejandro , Torres Córdova Francisco Javier , Zambrano Nevárez Eddie Manuel
Published: February 2025

In Ecuador, fuel subsidies are essential to achieve economic and social objectives, representing 27% of the total cost of imports due to the need to mix domestic low-octane fuels with imported ones. This article evaluates the costs of subsidies for LPG, gasoline and diesel, analyzing their social and economic impact based on 50 selected studies. Subsidies benefit sectors such as trade, but generate a significant deficit: between 2019 and 2021, import costs were 9,563 million USD, while revenues reached only 6,968 million USD, resulting in a state subsidy of 2,594.2 million USD.
Determinación de metales pesados por métodos analíticos en residuos de Sulfato de Zinc producidos en un laboratorio de química.
Authors: Ríos Álzate Marta Lucia Lucia , Torres Pérez Dolores
Published: February 2025

Environmental pollution is harmful when there is a change in the physical, chemical orbiological environment, and it can be caused by human activity (anthropogenic pollution) or bygeochemical or natural causes as well. This affects environmental quality and the possibilityof life for human beings and other species.Wastes produced in chemical laboratories have a number of risks and consequences of verydiverse origin, mainly related to health and environment, because the products aremanipulated and different actions are done with them. Therefore, it is essential to take intoaccount some rules, not only those directly related to the control of occupational hazards, butalso with the specific regulations of industrial safety, emissions and discharges, withoutavoiding the number of local rules which are proposed. In addition, waste managementshould be regulated within a specific plan.This research deals with the qualitative and quantitative determination of heavy metalscontained in waste produced from reactions of Zinc with Copper Sulfate (II) pentahydrate,carried out in the chemistry laboratories in the universities: Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellínand in that one of Havana. The results obtained during the research process showed thatLead was found in high proportion in all the Zinc Sulfates samples, and Nickel metal wasfound in some of them. These metals are considered highly dangerous to humans, flora andfauna.The methods used were: UV-Visible spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Themetal Pb was determined as the main heavy metal, pollutant affecting the health of livingbeings. That is why it is recommended not to dump this waste into the sewer.
Laboratorio de física: Una experiencia significativa.
Authors: Agudelo Giraldo José Darío , Arango Arango Pedro José , Vega Omar Antonio
Published: February 2025

This document is a pedagogic proposal for the teaching of Physics at undergraduate level,designed to make learning meaningful from practical laboratory of high precision whichreduces doubts, facilitate understanding and enable the concepts associated with thepractical realities.The focus of the class ranges from observation of the real physical phenomenon, using newtechnologies, to justify and explain this fact within the established theories.
Tanggung Jawab Pejabat Pembuat Akta Tanah (PPAT) Dalam Pembayaran Pajak Bea Perolehan Hak Atas Tanah dan Bangunan (BPHTB) Atas Transaksi Jual Beli Tanah dan/atau Bangunan di Kota Padang
Authors: Permata Kasman Reta , Khairani  , Syofiarti
Published: February 2025

PPAT dalam membuat akta terlebih dahulu wajib memastikan Bea Perolehan Hak Aatas Tanah dan Bangunan (BPHTB) tersebut telah dibayar dengan memperlihatkan bukti setoran BPHTB. Ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Tanggung jawab dan akibat hukum PPAT dalam pembayaran Pajak BPHTB dengan tujuan memberikan efektivitas hukum suatu norma peraturan hukum dapat dilaksanakan mencapai tujuan yang diinginkan dalam masyarakat, termasuk memberikan jasa Pelayanan yang sehubungan pelaksana jabatan seperti mengurus Roya Sertipikat, peningkatan Hak Atas Tanah dari Hak Guna Bangunan Ke Hak Milik. Masyarakat membutuhkan jasa PPAT dalam Perbuatan Peralihan hak atas tanah disamping untuk membuat akta peralihan, juga sekaligus meminta untuk melakukan pengurusan pembayaran pajak baik PPh maupun BPHTB dimana kenyataannya PPAT membantu menyetorkan pajak BPHTB dan PPh yang merupakan kewajiban para pihak, hal tersebut dilakukan dengan menerima surat kuasa bermaterai cukup, dimana hal tersebut melahirkan tangung jawab hukum secara personal kepada PPAT. Metode penelitian ini  bersifat deskriptif analisis, dengan menggunakan pendekatan yuridis empiris,menggunakan data primer sebagai bahan utama dengan pengkajian terhadap bahan hukum sekunder. Hasil penelitian ini adalah 1).Tanggungjawab Pejabat Pembuat Akta Tanah (PPAT) dalam pembayaran Pajak BPHTB atas transaksi jual beli tanah, PPAT menyampaikan informasi dan dalam proses pengenaan BPHTB dapat membantu masyarakat dalam menyelesaikan kewajibannya membayar pajak BPHTB sebagai penunjang meningkatkan pendapatan daerah. 2).Sanksi hukum yang diberikan kepada Notaris/PPAT yang melakukan pelanggaran dijelaskan dalam ayat (1) dan ayat (2) Perwako. PPAT yang telah melanggar ketentuan sebagaimana disebutkan dalam Pasal 40 ayat (1) diberikan sanksi administrative berupa denda sebesar Rp.10.000.000,00 untuk setiap pelanggaran. Notaris/PPAT yang melanggar ketentuan sebagaimana disebutkan dalam Pasal 40 ayat (1) dikenakan sanksi administratif berupa denda sebesar Rp. 1.000.000,00  untuk setiap laporan.
The presence of wild Helianthus annuus in M’Sila (Algeria) - first description
Authors:   Mohamed Boudiaf University, Sarri Djamel , Hendel Noui ,   University of M’Sila, Sarri Madani ,   University of M’Sila
Published: February 2025

We report in this work the presence of an Asteraceae in M’Sila. Helianthus annuus species (the genus is very close to the genus Verbesina) is not reported in the flora of Algeria as weed, invasive or ruderal. The species ranked in the Tribe of Heliantheae which includes 4 genres including Verbesina, Ambrosia, Xanthium and Bidens in the flora of Quezel; Santa (1962-1963). Observed for a few years in the municipality of M’Sila at several different sites (roadside, rubble, cultivated land and foot of an ornamental tree).
Mites That Attack Humans
Authors: Koehler P.G.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of mites that attack humans, including household, bird, insect, rodent, scabies, and house dust mites. It details their biology, life cycles, and the health issues they cause, such as skin irritation and dermatitis. Control methods include eliminating nests, using space sprays, and maintaining hygiene. The document emphasizes the importance of consulting professionals for severe infestations and allergic reactions. Publication date: April 1993.
Carpet Beetles
Authors: Koehler P.G.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of carpet beetles, including their biology, life cycle, and the damage they cause to fabrics and furnishings. Carpet beetles feed on natural animal fibers and can infest homes from bird, rodent, and insect nests. The document details the life stages of various carpet beetle species and emphasizes the importance of good housekeeping and proper storage to prevent infestations. Control methods include regular cleaning, inspection, and the use of insecticides and nonchemical treatments like cedar products and cold storage. Publication date: August 1991.
Nuisance Nonbiting Flies Such as Filth-Breeding Flies
Authors: Koehler P.G.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of filth-breeding flies, including house flies, greenbottle flies, bluebottle flies, secondary screwworm flies, vinegar flies, flesh flies, moth flies, eye gnats, humpbacked flies, and soldier flies. It details their biology, life cycles, and the diseases they can transmit. The document emphasizes the importance of hygiene and proper waste management to control infestations. It also discusses various control methods, including sanitation, exclusion, and the use of insecticides. Publication date: June 1991.
Pillbugs, Centipedes, Millipedes and Earwigs
Authors: Koehler P.G.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of pillbugs, sowbugs, centipedes, millipedes, and earwigs, detailing their biology, habits, and control methods. Pillbugs and sowbugs are crustaceans that feed on decaying organic matter. Centipedes are fast-moving predators with venomous bites, while millipedes feed on decaying vegetation and can secrete a foul-smelling fluid. Earwigs are scavengers with pincerlike appendages. The document emphasizes the importance of hygiene, proper waste management, and the use of insecticides for controlling these pests both indoors and outdoors. Publication date: July 1994
Booklice and Silverfish
Authors: Koehler P.G. , Branscome D. , Oi F.M.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of booklice and silverfish, detailing their biology, life cycles, and control methods. Booklice, or psocids, feed on fungi and organic matter, thriving in warm, humid environments. Silverfish and firebrats, belonging to the Order Zygentoma, damage materials high in protein, sugar, or starch. Effective control includes reducing humidity, proper storage, and using insecticides. The document emphasizes the importance of hygiene and preventive measures to manage infestations.
Stinging or Venomous Insects and Related Pests
Authors: Koehler P.G. , Short D.E.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of stinging or venomous insects and related pests in Florida. It categorizes venoms into four types: vesicating, neurotoxic, cytolytic/hemolytic, and hemorrhagic. The article emphasizes the importance of allergic reactions, which are often more severe than the toxic effects. It outlines immediate actions to take following stings or bites and offers prevention tips. Additionally, it describes common venomous arthropods, including bees, wasps, scorpions, spiders, fire ants, velvet ants, wheel bugs, blister beetles, and stinging caterpillars, along with control measures for each. Publication date: October 1994.
Powderpost Beetles and Other Wood-Infesting Insects
Authors: Koehler P.G.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of powderpost beetles and other wood-infesting insects, detailing their identification, life cycles, and the damage they cause to wooden structures. It covers the most common types, including anobiine, lyctine, and bostrichid beetles, as well as old house borers and carpenter bees. The article emphasizes the importance of early detection and control, outlining various prevention and treatment methods such as surface treatments, wood replacement, and fumigation. It also highlights the significance of proper wood inspection and finishing to prevent infestations.
Springtails
Authors: Koehler P.G. , Oi F.M. , Aparicio M.L.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of springtails, minute wingless insects in the Order Collembola. It describes their biology, appearance, and habits, highlighting their presence in moist environments and their role in decomposing organic material. The article outlines the problems springtails can cause, such as invading homes and damaging young seedlings. Control measures are discussed, including indoor and outdoor strategies like reducing moisture, sealing entry points, and using insecticides. This comprehensive guide aims to help homeowners manage springtail infestations effectively. Publication date: October 1994.
Horse Bots
Authors: Kaufman P.E. , Koehler P.G. , Butler J.F.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of horse bots, Gasterophilus spp., which are internal parasites of horses. It details their biology, life cycle, and seasonal abundance, highlighting the symptoms and damage they cause, such as stomach ulcers and esophageal paralysis. The article also discusses control measures, including grooming, insecticides, and veterinary treatments, to effectively manage horse bot infestations. Originally published as Livestock Protection Pointer Number 8, 1976.
Common Florida Spiders
Authors: Castner J.L.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of common spiders found in Florida, detailing their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. It covers various species, including jumping spiders, crab spiders, golden silk spiders, spiny orb-weavers, black and yellow argiope spiders, green lynx spiders, wolf spiders, and long-jawed orb-weavers. Each section highlights unique features, such as the jumping spiders’ eye arrangement and hunting methods, the crab spiders’ camouflage, and the golden silk spiders’ large webs. The document aims to educate readers on identifying and understanding these arachnids. Date first printed: November 1992.
Pest Ants
Authors: Koehler P.G. , Pereira R.M. , Castner J.L.
Published: February 2025

This document provides a comprehensive overview of various ant species found in Florida, detailing their physical characteristics, nesting habits, and behaviors. It covers species such as the acrobat ant, Argentine ant, bigheaded ant, crazy ant, Florida carpenter ant, ghost ant, imported fire ant, little fire ant, native fire ant, pharaoh ant, and white-footed ant. Each section highlights unique features, such as nesting preferences, colony structure, and foraging behaviors, aiming to educate readers on identifying and managing these common pests. Date first printed: November 1992.
Filth-Breeding Flies
Authors: Koehler P.G. , Castner J.L.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of filth-breeding flies in Florida, detailing their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. It covers species such as the house fly, greenbottle fly, bluebottle fly, secondary screwworm fly, vinegar fly, flesh fly, moth fly, eye gnat, humpbacked fly, and soldier fly. Each section highlights unique features, such as breeding preferences and identifying marks. The document aims to educate readers on recognizing and managing these common pests. Date first printed: November 1992.
Wasps and Bees
Authors: Koehler P.G. , Castner J.L.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of various wasps and bees, highlighting their behavior, nesting habits, and potential dangers. It covers species such as bumble bees, cicada killers, honey bees, mud daubers, paper wasps, and yellowjackets. The article emphasizes the aggressive nature of some species, the risks of stings, and the importance of proper nest management to prevent harm. It also includes detailed descriptions and images of each insect, their nests, and their interactions with humans. Date first printed: November 1992.
Stored Product Pests
Authors: Koehler P.G. , Kern, Jr. W.H. , Castner J.L.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of common stored product pests, including beetles and moths, that infest food products. It details the characteristics, life cycles, and behaviors of pests such as the rice weevil, lesser grain borer, flour beetles, sawtoothed grain beetle, cigarette beetle, drugstore beetle, and various weevils and moths. The article emphasizes the importance of identifying these pests to manage and prevent infestations effectively. It also includes visual aids to help with identification and offers insights into the damage these pests can cause to stored food products. Date first printed: November 1992.
Pests that Occasionally Invade Structures
Authors: Koehler P.G. , Castner J.L.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of various pests that occasionally invade structures, including silverfish, ground beetles, scorpions, thrips, crickets, scarab beetles, bark beetles, ambrosia beetles, long-horned wood boring beetles, and plaster bagworms. It describes their physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors, emphasizing the conditions that lead to infestations. The publication highlights the importance of understanding these pests for effective management and control. Original publication date January 1994.
Mistaken Identities in the Ornamental Plant Nursery Sheet 2
Authors: Mizell Russell
Published: February 2025

This document describes beneficial or neutral insects, fungi, and other phenomena often mistaken for pests in ornamental plant nurseries. It aims to help nursery managers and homeowners with proper identification for informed management decisions. Key examples include predaceous stink bugs, lady beetle larvae, sooty mold, nitrogen-fixing nodules, slime molds, and bird’s nest fungi. The publication emphasizes the importance of distinguishing these beneficial organisms from actual pests to avoid unnecessary treatments. Original publication date February 1997.
European Honey Bee Apis mellifera Linnaeus and subspecies (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)
Authors: Mortensen Ashley N. , Schmehl Daniel , Ellis Jamie
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of the European honey bee, Apis mellifera, detailing its natural distribution, subspecies, and introduction to the Americas. It covers the biology, life cycle, and social structure of honey bee colonies, emphasizing the roles of workers, drones, and queens. The article also discusses the economic importance of honey bees in pollination and honey production, as well as management practices and challenges, including pests and diseases. The information is intended for both laypersons with some biological knowledge and academic audiences.
Lone Star Tick Amblyomma americanum (Linnaeus) (Acari: Ixodidae)
Authors: Holderman Christopher J. , Kaufman Phillip
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, detailing its distribution, life cycle, and medical significance. It highlights the tick’s ability to transmit various pathogens, including those causing ehrlichiosis, rickettsiosis, tularemia, and theileriosis. The article also discusses the tick’s habitat preferences, host associations, and management practices to control its population. Emphasis is placed on the tick’s expanding range and its role in public health concerns.
Potato Tuberworm Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)
Authors: Gill Harsimran K. , Chahil Gurminder , Goyal Gaurav , Gill Arshdeep , Gillett-Kaufman Jennifer L.
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of the potato tuberworm (Phthorimaea operculella), a pest affecting crops in the Solanaceae family, including potatoes, tomatoes, and tobacco. It discusses the pest’s distribution, life cycle, and the damage it causes to crops. The document also covers monitoring and management strategies, including cultural, biological, and chemical controls, as well as the importance of integrated pest management (IPM) programs. The goal is to provide comprehensive information to help manage and mitigate the impact of this pest on agricultural production.
A Mosquito Psorophora ferox (Humboldt 1819) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)
Authors: Holderman Christopher J. , Connelly C. Roxanne
Published: February 2025

This document provides an in-depth profile of the mosquito species Psorophora ferox, commonly known as the white-footed woods mosquito. Native to North and South America, this mosquito is prevalent in woodland environments with intermittent pools. While it is not a major vector for human pathogens, it is known for its persistent and painful bites. The article details the mosquito’s life cycle, distribution, and medical significance, highlighting its role in transmitting certain viruses in laboratory settings. Management recommendations include avoiding outdoor activities during peak mosquito activity and using EPA-registered repellents.
Pest Identification Guide: Chilli Thrips Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood
Authors: Cluever Jeffrey D. , Smith Hugh A.
Published: February 2025

Pest Identification Guide: Chilli Thrips Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood
Zika Vector Control for the Urban Pest Management Industry
Authors: Parker Casey , Connelly Roxanne , Dubberly Dale , Pereira Roberto , Koehler Phillip
Published: February 2025

This document provides an overview of Zika virus (ZIKV) transmission, symptoms, and control measures. It details the history of ZIKV outbreaks, modes of transmission, and associated health risks, including microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome. The article emphasizes the importance of integrated vector management, including inspection, resident cooperation, larviciding, and adulticiding, to control mosquito populations. It also highlights the identification and biology of mosquito vectors, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, and discusses regulatory aspects of mosquito control in Florida.
Diamondback Terrapins of Florida
Authors: O'Connor Rick , Thomas Travis , Main Martin
Published: February 2025

Florida is home to several species of sea turtles, but in addition to sea turtles, Florida has another native turtle that inhabits coastal waters: the diamondback terrapin. This “lesser known” coastal turtle occurs along Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts; however, many people are unaware of the species. This fact sheet provides information on diamondback terrapin ecology and conservation and will be of interest to lay and professional audiences interested in learning more about and contributing to conservation of this species.
Leading Teams #6: Performing
Authors: Baker Carrie N. , Bush Sarah , Greenhaw Laura , Gold Matthew , Biderman Rachel
Published: February 2025

As a part of the Leading Teams series, this article explains the performing stage of group development. This article discusses how Extension team leaders and members can produce results during this stage and provides practical recommendations for enhancing team performance and outcomes. Written by Carrie N. Baker, Sarah A. Bush, Laura L. Greenhaw, Matthew Gold, and Rachel Biderman, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, February 2025.
Sustainable finance: Challenges in creating master’s degree programs and textbooks
Authors: Danilov Yu. A.
Published: February 2025

The reason for writing this article was the release of the first Russian language textbook on sustainable finance. Its critical analysis, presented in the article, is aimed at creating more comprehensive textbooks on sustainable finance in the future. In addition, in recent years, the author has been actively involved in reviewing university curricula in the field of finance, the results of which can be used to draw an extremely disappointing conclusion about the significant lag in teaching finance in Russia compared to the best world examples. Against the background of the emergence of a new paradigm of finance in connection with the creation and strengthening of the sustainable development model, Russian teachers are guided not just by the old traditional paradigm of finance, but by its version from about 20 years ago. The article contains proposals for the formation of a program of courses on sustainable finance, as well as for taking this concept into account in traditional university courses on finance and individual industry financial disciplines. The author’s view on the selection of literature for courses on sustainable finance is also offered.
The reports of a reform of capital adequacy regulation of Islamic banks are greatly exaggerated
Authors: Juravliov A. Y.
Published: February 2025

Due to the beginning of an experiment in the area of partnership (Islamic) financing in Russia the relied theme has attracted growing attention in the public domain, including the academia. Unfortunately, insufficiently deep knowledge about the subject may play a trick on some authors. What results are conclusions that are disputable, to say the least. This is the case with the publication in question on the topic of an alleged reform of the regulation of capital adequacy of Islamic banks. Accordingly, there is a need to launch a debate about both the particular arguments and the very problem at the core of the said publication. This paper demonstrates why many premises the coauthors base their reasoning upon are inaccurate, which has led to an erroneous hypothesis, on the one hand, and to the fact that results of econometric exercise could not show a causal relationship between the improved attitude of investors towards Islamic banks, and the “reform” — for the absence of one.
Firm demography in Russian industry in the context of small business specifics: Is there a silver lining?
Authors: Podshivalova M. V. , Vaisman E. D. , Podshivalov D. V.
Published: February 2025

In this article, an empirical assessment of demographic changes in Russian manufacturing industries has been carried out for the first time. We mainly focus on the analysis of business death and the structural analysis of closed firms. The empirical basis for the study was provided by data from Rosstat and the Central Bank of Russia for 2005—2023, as well as a sample of 262,719 Russian manufacturing enterprises that were liquidated between 2016 and 2022. Methods of fundamental analysis, contextual, and structural approaches were used: the study was conducted at both the macro-level and the industry and individual enterprise levels, considering business birth and death rates, proportions of active and inactive firms, and the structure of closed companies by age, closure type, and degree of activity. The calculation of a modified death rate in industry has been carried out, taking into account the closure of only those enterprises whose death causes real damage to the economy. Its value turned out to be ten times lower than the traditional Rosstat coefficient. This proves that the well-established opinion about negative trends in business demography in Russia cannot be considered objective, as the death rate has been overestimated, and the trend towards its growth in most cases is due to the exclusion of economically inactive firms from USRLE (with zero balance sheets and fly-by-night companies).
Developing Circular Economy in Association with Digital Transformation in Vietnam
Authors: Pham Huy Thong
Published: February 2025

In the context of climate change and the pressure of resource depletion, the circular economy has become an inevitable model for sustainable development. In Vietnam, the integration of CE and digital transformation is opening up new prospects while posing significant challenges that need to be addressed. This article analyzes the advantages, opportunities, and challenges in the process of actualizing this synergy.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ФІСКАЛЬНОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ У ВІДБУДОВЧІЙ ТА МОДЕРНІЗАЦІЙНІЙ ЕКОНОМІЧНИХ ПАРАДИГМАХ
Authors: Гребеножко Р. О.
Published: February 2025

У статті проаналізовано концептуальні й методологічні аспекти дослідження процесів повоєнного відновлення та модернізації економік на прикладі країн, які зазнали впливу збройних конфліктів та продемонстрували успішні підходи до економічного відновлення. Серед таких підходів - податкові реформи, реалізація інвестиційних програм, діджиталізація економічних процесів і підтримка інновацій. Зазначено важливість інтеграції цього досвіду в розробку української моделі повоєнної реконструкції. Основна увага зосереджена на ролі фіскальної політики у забезпеченні економічного відновлення, а також на вивченні історичного досвіду країн, які успішно подолали наслідки значних руйнувань. Розглянуто вплив фіскальної політики на соціально-економічну стабільність, мобілізацію ресурсів і створення передумов для сталого розвитку. Визначено, що ефективність фіскальної політики значною мірою залежить від здатності урядів адаптувати її до специфічних умов воєнного та післявоєнного періодів. Проаналізовано основні заходи, спрямовані на стимулювання економічного зростання, боротьбу з інфляцією, підтримку вразливих груп населення та відновлення критичної інфраструктури. Окремо розглянуто значення стимулюючої фіскальної політики в умовах кризи. Такий підхід включає збільшення соціальних витрат, стимулювання попиту та залучення інвестицій. Разом із тим аналізуються ризики, зокрема можливість корупції та зростання дефіциту бюджету. Також підкреслюється роль стримуючої політики для запобігання економічному перегріву в період відновлення. У статті представлено систематизацію цілей, інструментів і принципів фіскальної політики для етапів повоєнного відновлення та модернізації. У післявоєнний період пріоритетними завданнями є відновлення інфраструктури, підтримка населення та стабілізація економіки, тоді як на етапі модернізації основна увага зосереджується на стимулюванні інновацій, залученні інвестицій і міжнародній інтеграції. Наголошено на важливості прозорості, справедливості та гнучкості фіскальної політики для досягнення довгострокового економічного зростання та перспективного сталого розвитку.
РОЗРОБКА МЕХАНІЗМУ ДІАГНОСТИКИ ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors: Нор В. В.
Published: February 2025

В статті вирішено актуальну задачу щодо розробки та обґрунтування механізму діагностики економічної безпеки підприємства. Об’єктом дослідження є економічна безпека підприємства. Предметом дослідження виступають теоретичні і практичні аспекти побудови механізму діагностики економічної безпеки підприємства. Метою дослідження є розробка комплексного механізму діагностики економічної безпеки підприємства, який буде відповідати сучасним вимогам бізнес-середовища. Зазначено, що управління процесами діагностики є складним і комплексним завданням, тому розробка чіткої процедури послідовності дій діагностики стану економічної безпеки є важливим завданням. Розроблений механізм включає не тільки обов’язкові етапи діагностики, від аналізу до встановлення діагнозу, а і управлінські дії, які будуть ґрунтуватися на методологічному, організаційному і ресурсному забезпеченні, включаючи моніторинг і контроль дій, відповідність стратегічним і тактичним планам розвитку підприємства. Розроблений механізм представляє собою багаторівневу систему взаємодії блоків аналітичного, організаційного і виконавчого забезпечення. Механізм діагностики вдосконалений в частині аналітичного забезпечення, через застосування моделі інтегрального індексу оцінювання рівня економічної безпеки (IES), що дає змогу ідентифікувати стани небезпеки підприємства. Механізм діагностики складається з блоків і процесів сканування, очищення даних, аналітики, прогнозування, планування управлінських дій, оцінювання їх ефективності, виконання, моніторингу і корекції управлінських впливів, що підвищує точність діагностики і коректність процесів управління. Чітка взаємодія функціональних блоків забезпечує гнучкість, прозорість, оперативність, ефективність і оптимальність рішень, що приймаються, які спрямовані на стабілізацію роботи підприємства. Обраний розподіл блоків за функціональними особливостями забезпечує зрозумілість і логічність механізму в цілому, а також дозволяє розподілити і закріпити задачі й процеси за відповідними працівниками і відділами підприємства. Механізм діагностики економічної безпеки підприємства є основним інструментом для забезпечення процесу оцінювання стану безпеки і управління ним.
ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЯ КАТЕГОРІЇ ІННОВАЦІЙНИЙ ПОТЕНЦІАЛ В УМОВАХ ІНДУСТРІЇ 4.0
Authors: Підгорний Б. В.
Published: February 2025

У статті досліджено сутність та трансформацію категорії “інноваційний потенціал» в умовах Індустрії 4.0 під впливом впровадження таких технологій як штучний інтелект, Інтернет речей, великі дані, робототехніка та автоматизація. Особливу увагу приділено новим викликам цифрової епохи, які вимагають переосмислення класичних підходів до управління інноваціями. Внаслідок цього, інноваційний потенціал, який традиційно визначався через ресурси підприємства, розширюється за рахунок цифрових компетенцій, адаптивності, швидкості впровадження інновацій та здатності використовувати передові технології. Окрема увага приділяється визначенню структури інноваційного потенціалу, що включає інтелектуальні, технологічні, організаційні та цифрові ресурси. З цього погляду аналізується роль цифрових технологій у підвищенні конкурентоспроможності підприємств, зокрема застосування хмарних обчислень, штучного інтелекту, платформ Інтернету речей та автоматизованих систем управління. Наголошено, що інтеграція інноваційних технологій змінює не тільки бізнес-процеси, але й впливає на організаційну структуру, моделі управління та стратегії розвитку. У статті акцентовано важливість підготовки людського капіталу до роботи в умовах цифрової економіки. Зокрема, йдеться про необхідність розвитку цифрових навичок і компетенцій, створення корпоративних навчальних центрів, адаптації освітніх програм до потреб ринку праці. Окремо розглянуто значення інноваційної культури як важливого елемента реалізації інноваційного потенціалу, здатної стимулювати креативне мислення та гнучкість працівників. Запропоновано концепцію інноваційних екосистем, які об’єднують підприємства, науково-дослідницькі установи, стартапи, державні органи та інвесторів для досягнення синергетичного ефекту. Розглянуто роль державної підтримки у формуванні сприятливих умов для інновацій, зокрема через податкові пільги, грантове фінансування, створення технопарків і бізнес-інкубаторів. У підсумку зроблено висновок, що трансформація інноваційного потенціалу в умовах Індустрії 4.0 є необхідною для сталого розвитку підприємств і економік загалом. Успішна реалізація інноваційного потенціалу залежить від ефективної взаємодії між бізнесом, науковими спільнотами та державою, інтеграції цифрових технологій на всіх рівнях діяльності, розвитку цифрових компетенцій і впровадження гнучких бізнес-моделей.