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Morphofunctional transformation of pancreatic islets in immature rats on the 70-th day of experimental diabetes
Authors: Miskiv Vasyl , Kogut Anna , Zhurakivska Oksana , Kulinich-Miskiv Mariana , Antimis Olga , Dutchak Ulyana , Hrechyn Andriy , Pertsovich Vasyl
Published: February 2025

in studies conducted on animals using histological and electron-microscopic methods of study, analysis of the peculiarities of the reconstruction of pancreatic islets  in 3-month-old rats on the 70-th day of the course of experimental diabetes was carried out. Because this period of diabetes in rats is a critical time to study morphofunctional changes, especially in immature rats, where the endocrine and metabolic systems are still developing and interacting with diabetes-induced changes. Ultrastructural features of the pancreas were studied under a РEM-125 K electron microscope at an accelerating voltage of 75 kV. Microphotography of the sample was performed using a Leica DM 750 light microscope and photographed using a digital SSD camera (Industrial digital camera UHCCD05100KPA-U-NA-N-C-SQ-NA). Morphometry was performed on micropreparations using the Bio Vision 4.1 program in automatic or manual mode, taking into account the magnification of objects. Structural changes at each stage of the study were analyzed in 50 fields of view on an area of ​​0.1 mm² of the studied sample. The obtained data were evaluated using parametric and nonparametric statistical methods. It was established that on the 70th day of experimental streptozotocin-induced diabetes, the average amount of pancreatic islets per 1 mm2 probably decreases compared to control indicators and is (4.62±0.19) (р<0.05). The area of ​​islets decreases to (5956.84±547.35) μm2 (p<0.001), the same trend is characteristic of B-cells, the number of which decreased to (19.7±0.41) per 0.1 mm². It is experimentally proven that under conditions of diabetes mellitus there is a morphofunctional transformation of the parenchyma of the islets of the pancreas, manifested by the ultrastructural restructuring of the existing B cells, in which the nuclei change: they acquire small size, blurred contours due to the thinning up to the disappearance of the perinuclear space, a large amount of condensed chromatin in which a significant number of small vesicles is detected. The amount of condensed chromatin directly depends on the number of secretory granules in the cytoplasm - the more granules, the more condensed chromatin and the smaller the size of the nucleus.  Thus, the introduction of streptozocin causes irreversible changes in the islets of the pancreas, namely their cellular composition decreases by 21%, which is mainly due to a decrease in the number of Insulin cells. Along with this, existing cells are reconstructed in the direction of increasing their functional activity.
Parkinson's Disease Prediction Using Deep Learning Classification Algorithms
Authors: Kayacioglu Rumeysa , Kaсar Fırat
Published: February 2025

complaints arising from neurological disorders continue to increase today. At the same time, studies on diagnosis and treatment methods in medicine are increasing as technology advances. With the increasing interest in these areas, studies have been carried out on various diagnosis and follow-up systems related to Parkinson's disease. For this purpose, in this study, we studied the classification of a data set consisting of various voice recordings for each patient with the designed deep learning architecture in order to assist in the more objective diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Although it is important for the estimation of the study to find different sound samples of each subject in the data set, it is not known how much these recordings represent all the sound recordings of the person. Recurrent neural networks, which are a deep learning architecture, are an efficient system that can achieve high success in voice data and can be preferred in the diagnosis and follow-up of Parkinson's disease. However, this study showed that in such a network design, much larger and more diverse data are needed to increase the classification rate, to make more accurate predictions in the field of medicine, and to make remote diagnosis.
Ratio Versus Difference Optimisation in Human Behaviour
Authors: Shinde Sonali , Watve Milind
Published: February 2025

Models of optimization have played an important role in the fields of evolution as well as economics. In the classical models of optimization, some tend to maximize the ratio of returns to investment, and others tend to maximize the difference between the two. Clarity in the contextual appropriateness of the ratio versus difference model came very recently. This clarity resolves several questions, paradoxes, and apparent fallacies in animal behaviour as well as in human social and economic behavior. Phenomena such as the offspring quality-quantity trade-off apply to human behaviour by principles similar to animal behaviour. Paradoxical phenomena such as the concord or sunk cost fallacy, the differential acceptance of high-yielding varieties in agriculture versus livestock, and the differential strategies of harvesting natural resources are better understood by ratio and difference optimization conditions. The human mind might have evolved an innate knowledge about when to use the ratio or difference model in decision making.
Bridging Today and the Future of Humanity: AI Safety in 2024 and Beyond
Authors: Han Shanshan
Published: February 2025

The advancements in generative AI inevitably raise concerns about their risks and safety implications, which, in return, catalyzes significant progress in AI safety. However, as this field continues to evolve, a critical question arises: are our current efforts on AI safety aligned with the advancements of AI as well as the long-term goal of human civilization? This paper presents a blueprint for an advanced human society and leverages this vision to guide current AI safety efforts. It outlines a future where the _Internet of Everything_ becomes reality, and creates a roadmap of significant technological advancements towards this envisioned future. For each stage of the advancements, this paper forecasts potential AI safety issues that humanity may face. By projecting current efforts against this blueprint, this paper examines the alignment between the current efforts and the long-term needs, and highlights unique challenges and missions that demand increasing attention from AI safety practitioners in the 2020s. This vision paper aims to offer a broader perspective on AI safety, emphasizing that our current efforts should not only address immediate concerns but also anticipate potential risks in the expanding AI landscape, thereby promoting a safe and sustainable future of AI and human civilization.
Infectious diseases in Poland in 2022
Authors: Rosinska Magdalena , Czarkowski Mirosław P. , Sadkowska-Todys Małgorzata
Published: February 2025

OBJECTIVES. We summarize the epidemiological situation of infectious diseases in 2022 in Poland, with particular attention to the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the influx of refugees from Ukraine, which occurred as a result of Russian aggression against this country.
MATERIAL AND METHODS. The evaluation uses published surveillance reports for individual diseases (Epidemiological chronicle) and data from the national register of infectious diseases Epibaza, which collects mandatory reports and information obtained during epidemiological investigations conducted by the State Sanitary Inspection. Data on mortality were obtained from Statistics Poland.
RESULTS. In 2022, 2,370,351 cases of COVID-19 and 29,026 deaths due to this disease were recorded. COVID-19 mortality in 2022 was significantly lower (by 68%) than in 2021, although COVID-19 still caused more deaths than other infectious diseases combined. In 2022, mass testing for SARS-CoV-2 was withdrawn, causing much higher incidence underestimation. For diseases such as influenza and influenza-like illnesses, chickenpox, Lyme disease, the 2022 incidence corresponded to the median for the years 2016-2020. The incidence of tick-borne encephalitis (+70.8% vs. 2016-2020 median), Clostridioides difficile infections (+93.5% vs. 2016-2020 median), norovirus infections (+62.8% vs. 2016-2020 median), invasive pneumococcal disease (+88.8% vs. 2016-2020 median), and sexually transmitted infections returned to the upward trend. In the case of HIV, diagnoses among migrants from Ukraine also contributed to the increased number of new diagnoses (+100.9%). Migrants from Ukraine accounted for the highest percentage of HIV/AIDS cases (23.9%), hepatitis B (6.2%) and C (10.6%), tuberculosis (4.6%), measles (11.1%), and rubella (4.8%). The size of the Ukrainian migrant population in Poland is estimated at 2%-3% of the general population.

CONCLUSIONS. For most diseases, there was an increase in recorded incidence compared to 2020-2021 and a return to pre-pandemic trends. The impact of the influx of refugees from Ukraine was small for most diseases.
Stefan Auer: European Disunion: Democracy, Sovereignty and the Politics of Emergency.
Authors: Vargovčíková Jana
Published: February 2025

Jana Vargovčíková reviews Stefan Auer's new book. According to Vargovčíková, Auer brings a timely, elegantly written, and engaging critique of the many deficits and overstretches of the EU´s technocratic integration and its impact on democracy in Europe. He also provides a refreshing appreciation of the contradictory relationship between CEE experience and EU membership to point out these overstretches.  However, Auer's polemical and provocative style risks falling into interpretative traps, including creating a caricature of the EU as a monolithic bloc and relativizing the CEE radical conservative autocrats at the expense of truly democratic and plural politics in the region. First, his critique rests on a reductionist caricature of the EU as a homogeneous project on its way to becoming a superstate and moving away from a Europe of nation states. Second, his rightful critique of the EU asymmetries makes him underestimate Central European radical conservatives' antidemocratic tendencies that are manifested through their own extraordinary politics in the manner of culture wars. Finally, Auer's admiration for political sovereignists makes him mistakenly view popular sovereignty as the only expression of national democracy rather than seeing the other EU-friendly democratic claims and actors of democratic politics in the region.
Empirical Research on the Effect of Oil Revenues on Government Debt in The Case of Azerbaijan
Authors: Huseynli Nigar
Published: February 2025

Oil is one of the leading natural resources used to increase the welfare of countries. Especially in Azerbaijan, which is an oil-based country, the importance of oil in the revenues provided to the state treasury cannot be denied. As a matter of fact, these revenues are important within the amount of foreign debt acquired for capital development. Borrowing is one of the financing tools that governments frequently use for various reasons and purposes. Revenues obtained from two main channels are used for the state to fulfill its responsibilities and investments. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of oil revenues on government debt in Azerbaijan. Annual data between 2000 and 2020 used in the research were obtained from the World Bank. In the study carried out within the framework of a bivariate model, logarithmic values of the variables were included in the analysis. As a result of the empirical research, it was determined that there was no strong and significant relationship between the two variables. This may be because the country is still dependent on oil, its non-oil sectors are not sufficiently developed, and as a result, its non-oil revenues are very low.
The Role of Green Bonds in Financing Sustainable Energy Projects: Trends and Prospect
Authors: Ozyesil Mustafa , Tembelo Havane
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the determinants of green bond issuance across multiple countries from 2017 to 2023, with a panel data analysis approach. The analysis focuses on the impact of interest rates, renewable energy capacity, carbon emission reduction, and GDP on green bond issuance. To determine the long-run equilibrium relationship among these variables, the Pedroni co-integration test was employed. The results confirmed the presence of co- integration, validating the use of Panel Dynamic OLS (DOLS) for estimating the long-run coefficients. DOLS, which includes leads and lags of the differenced independent variables, were utilized to account for potential endogeneity and serial correlation, providing robust estimates. The findings indicate that higher interest rates are associated with lower green bond issuance, while greater renewable energy capacity and higher GDP positively correlated with increased green bond issuance. Carbon emission reduction shows a negative relationship, suggesting a saturation effect in countries with significant existing reductions.
Do Investors Tend to Overreact when Investing in Clean Energy Stock Indices?
Authors: Dias Rui , Galvão Rosa , Cruz Sandra , Gonçalves Sidalina , Irfan Mohammad , Teixeira Nuno , Alexandre Paulo , Palma Cristina , Almeida Liliana
Published: February 2025

Due to climate change, investors are increasingly interested in clean energy stocks attracting many investors due to clean energy prospects. This paper analyses investor overreactions to long-term prices in various clean energy stock indices, such as Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE), Global Clean Energy (GCEI), as well as the Dow Jones Industrials (DJI) stock index, over the period from 24 February 2022 to 23 May 2024. The results show that the Global Clean Energy (GCEI) clean energy stock index rejects H0 at the 16-day lag at a significance level of 1%; similarly, the Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) index rejects the null hypothesis at lags 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 days, both indices show negative serial autocorrelation, which means that price movements are not entirely random and are influenced by prior price movements. This evidence could mean that investors overreact to the information that reaches the market. On the other hand, the ETF (PWYF) and the Dow Jones Industrial Stock Index (DJI) show that the random walk hypothesis has not been rejected. In other words, these markets show that they are in equilibrium and that the existence of exaggerated reactions on the part of investors is not significant. The answer to the research question was partially accepted, so the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 led to the partial presence of overreactions in these stock indices. In conclusion, investors operating in these markets should exercise caution and consider their risk tolerance before investing. Investors should, therefore, continue to monitor market trends and adjust their investment strategies accordingly.
Empirical Analysis of the Reflection of Oil Prices on Inflation in Türkiye
Authors: Kandemir Comoğlu Gözde , Huseynli Bahman
Published: February 2025

Changes experienced during the globalization process also have an impact on oil prices. As a matter of fact, the change in oil prices also affects the increase in the general levels of prices. It is inevitable that we will see the measurement of these price changes in the countries most dependent on imports. In this context, Turkey, which is the sample country discussed within the framework of this study, is a country dependent on imports in terms of oil, making increases in the general levels of inflation in this country inevitable. Considered from this framework, the study investigated the relationship between oil prices and inflation for the 2004-2022 period through causality analysis. As a result of the analysis, a positive relationship was determined from oil prices to inflation. In addition, according to the results of the Granger causality test, it was determined that inflation was not the Granger cause of oil prices. In other words, within the framework of this country, the relationship between both variables is one-sided.
How Does the Endogeneity of Energy Financing, Carbon Emissions, and Energy Transition Affect the Upper-Middle- Income Countries in ASEAN?
Authors: Karimi Kasman , Kurniadi Anggi Putri , Nasfi Nasfi , Indriani Novia , Helmawati Helmawati , Sumiati Sumiati , Yuliza Mai , Resti Okfi , Helia Suhelmi
Published: February 2025

This study examines the endogeneity between energy financing, carbon emissions, and energy transition in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand as upper-middle-income countries in ASEAN. Using data from 2000 to 2023, it analyzes the interactions among these three variables through a Vector Autoregression (VAR) approach. The study plays an essential role in highlighting the complex relationships among these variables, which often impact both economic dynamics and environmental sustainability. The findings show that no causal relationships exist between the variables. However, there is a one-way effect, where carbon emissions and energy intensity significantly influence energy financing, and energy intensity also has a significant impact on carbon emissions. These findings suggest that, despite the absence of causal relationships, increases in energy intensity and carbon emissions may drive higher energy financing. The policy implications underscore the importance of government roles in upper-middle-income ASEAN countries to enhance incentives for renewable energy investment, promoting energy intensity to help curb carbon emissions. Additionally, governments need to allocate more energy financing toward clean energy projects that can reduce the accumulation of carbon emissions. Such policies are expected to foster a more sustainable energy transition and contribute to lowering carbon emissions in ASEAN’s upper-middle-income countries.
Systematic and Bibliometric Reviews of Environmental Economics in the Energy Sector: Key Trends, Influential Studies, and Future Research Directions
Authors: Al Nsour Bilal Ali Ibraheem
Published: February 2025

This study analyzes the trends, influential contributions, and research directions in environmental economics within the energy sector from 2004 to 2024. Employing a bibliometric and systematic literature review approach, it examines 237 articles, identifying key themes such as renewable energy adoption, sustainable development, and energy efficiency. The analysis highlights the growing focus on regulatory impacts, financing renewable energy, and addressing challenges like energy poverty. Major contributors and journals in the field, as well as citation trends, are explored, with a particular emphasis on top articles and influential authors. Emerging research clusters include energy policy frameworks, the role of renewable resources, and the integration of green technologies. The study provides insights into the evolving research landscape, emphasizing the importance of policy coherence, innovation, and global collaboration in addressing environmental sustainability. It suggests future research opportunities in scaling green technologies, fintech’s role in sustainability, and the development of regulatory frameworks for equitable energy transitions.
The Impact of Green Technological Innovation and Management Improvement on Environmental Quality in the BRICS Economies
Authors: Chishty Syed Khusro , Rashid Mohammed , Ansari Shoaib , Ahmad Farrukh Rafiq , Mallick Mohammed Faishal , Khan Nusrat
Published: February 2025

This paper proposes a novel framework to analyse the How financial development or management improvement and green technological innovation influence Environmental Quality in BRICS Economies. Using data from 2001 to 2023, the study applies the Westerlund cointegration test to validate the long-term relationship between these variables. Second-generation techniques, including CIPS and CADF stationarity tests, the Pooled Mean Group (PMG) Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model, and the Dumitrescu and Hurlin causality analysis, reveal several key findings. Results indicate strong cross-sectional dependence across countries. The PMG estimator demonstrates a significant, negative long-term association between broad money, FDI, green technological innovation, and CO2 emissions, while domestic credit to the private sector shows a positive and significant relationship with carbon emissions. The Dumitrescu and Hurlin causality test identify a non-directional, long-term causality between financial development and CO2 emissions, with unidirectional causality observed between green innovation and carbon emissions. These findings suggest that industrial, financial, and technological advancements are essential for attracting high-quality FDI in BRICS nations; however, they also highlight the adverse environmental impacts of these developments, urging prompt policy responses.
Energy Efficiency Policies and Industrial Growth: Unlocking West Africa’s Production Potential
Authors: Ogunsola Akindele John , Zwane Talent Thebe
Published: February 2025

The paper objective is crucial because the study analyzes how energy efficiency policies affect industrial growth in 16 West African countries from 2000 to 2023, therefore addressing the energy challenges and low industrial performance in the region for sustainable growth. The limited research with regard to the interplay of energy efficiency and industrial development in the context of West Africa motivated this study and integrates the endogenous growth theory, focusing on technological innovation, human capital, and resource efficiency. In particular, this study applies several high-tech econometric methods, namely the stochastic frontier and random effects models, to examine the effect of energy intensity, carbon emission intensity, renewable energy efficiency, and energy infrastructure on industrial, manufacturing, and productivity growth. The inefficiency in energy intensity and infrastructure dampens industrial growth. Also, governance quality and urbanization have a positive impact on productivity. The interaction between governance quality and energy policies amplifies productivity but worsens manufacturing growth. Carbon emission efficiency promotes manufacturing but detracts from productivity. This study, therefore, stresses the need for policy interventions that focus on governance improvement, energy infrastructure development, and renewable energy utilization to stimulate industrial growth in West Africa.
The Role of Government Spending, FDI, and Infrastructure Energy on Poverty between Regions in Riau Province; Spatial Approach
Authors: Murialti Neng , Hadi M. Fikry , Hidayat Muhammad , Minovia Arie Frinola , Ramadona Midespa
Published: February 2025

This study attempts to investigate poverty that occurs between regions in Riau Province in the form of trends that occur and the role of government spending, FDI, and energy infrastructure on poverty levels, as well as spatial dependence from neighboring areas. This study uses panel data from 12 districts/municipalities for the period 2011–2023 with a spatial econometric approach - spatial durbin model (SDM). The results found that the overall poverty trend has decreased, with the highest figure in Meranti district and the municipal area at 3%. The results of the spatial regression found that government spending, last year’s FDI, and economic growth significantly increased poverty. In addition, the results of this study provide evidence that the influence of neighboring regional characteristics significantly affects the decline in poverty levels in key areas such as government spending on social aid, economic growth, education, and infrastructure energy.
Energy Transition, De-Carbonization, and Capital Markets Nexus: Insights from BRICS Economies
Authors: Shakib Mohammad , Ullah Mirzat , Nawaz Farrukh , Kayani Umar , Sohag Kazi , Mariev Oleg
Published: February 2025

This study investigates whether the capital markets of BRICS economies promote or hinder energy transition and de-carbonization within these regions. Using Driscoll-Kraay standard errors, we analyze the annual data from 2000 to 2021. We use Fixed Effects and Random Effects Generalized Least Squares (GLS) methods to validate our empirical results. The findings indicate that private sector credit deepening and stock market development exacerbate carbon dioxide emissions, undermining the potential for decarbonization in BRICS economies. Additionally, non-renewable energy intensity and GDP growth are found to contribute significantly to pollution emissions, further impeding decarbonization efforts within this economic bloc. The results reveal that FDI and energy transition play a crucial role in advancing de-carbonization in BRICS countries. This study proposes practical policy implications to mitigate emissions and support sustainable economic growth in the BRICS economies.
Oil Price Shocks and Economic Growth in Oil Exporting Countries: A Case Study of a Small Open Economy
Authors: Fadare Samuel O. , Oladipo Olajide , Agama Emomotimi
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the relationship between oil price shocks and economic growth in a small open economy which is also a prominent oil-exporting economy. The research employs annual time series data from 1996 to 2022 and error correction method (ECM) to analyze the impact of variations in oil prices on Nigeria’s economic performance. The study unraveled the nuanced mechanisms driving the interaction between oil price volatility and economic performance in our case, small open economy, Nigeria. In addition, the research explores the mechanisms through which oil price shocks transmit to the broader economy, considering factors such as government policies, institutional frameworks, and the structure of Nigeria’s oil-dependent economy. Findings revealed that in the short-run as well as long-run, oil price volatilities, investments, and oil revenues have a negative effect on economic growth. Indeed investments, whether lagged by 1-year or not lagged at all, has a negative effect on economic growth in Nigeria. The study will equip policymakers and other stakeholders’ valuable knowledge to formulate more robust policies aimed at mitigating the adverse impacts of oil price volatility on Nigeria’s economic growth prospects and foster sustainable economic development strategy in Nigeria.
The The Impact of Financial Development on Environmental Pollution in Asian Countries: Examining the Role of Corruption Control
Authors: Dang Anh
Published: February 2025

This study aims to assess the role of corruption control in the impact of financial development on environmental pollution in Asian countries from 2002 to 2022. Using the GMM model, the research results indicate that financial development has an inverse effect on environmental pollution, meaning that financial development contributes to improving environmental quality in the Asian region. Furthermore, the study also uncovers a non-linear relationship between these two variables, suggesting that the impact of financial development on the environment may change across different stages of development. Another important highlight of the study is the role of corruption control. The study employs the DID method to show that in countries with effective corruption control systems and high levels of comprehensive financial development, the positive impact of finance on the environment is more pronounced. This indicates that establishing a transparent and efficient business environment is crucial for maximizing the benefits of financial development in protecting the environment.
Do Economic Growth and Urbanization Drive CO2 Emissions? Role of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Indonesia
Authors: Destiartono Mohamad Egi
Published: February 2025

This study aims to investigate whether the damaging impact of rapid urbanization and economic growth on the environment is evident in the case of Indonesia while simultaneously looking at the role of renewable energy and energy efficiency. The current study utilizes yearly data (1991–2021) to establish the Augmented Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) model. For the method, an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL)-Bounds testing, Toda-Yamamoto (TY) causality, and Zivot-Andrews (ZA) test are employed. As the result of that cointegration is evidence, urbanization is verified as a driver of environmental degradation since it is positively connected to CO2. Energy intensity is found to have a positive impact on CO2; hence, increasing energy efficiency is pivotal. Renewable energy is confirmed to have a vigorous role in reducing emissions since it is negatively linked to CO2. The association between per capita income and CO2 is found to follow an inverse U-shaped, as suggested by the EKC hypothesis, showing that economic growth can be applied as an instrument for sustainable development. Bidirectional causalities are predominant among the observed variables. Following the findings, fostering energy transition by enhancing clean energy use while simultaneously improving energy efficiency is a crucial scheme to reduce CO2 emissions in Indonesia.
ESG: Its Threshold Effect on Asian Energy Company Profitability
Authors: Lee Chee Loong , Ming Kelvin Lee Yong , Yee Lee Chin
Published: February 2025

The impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on corporate financial performance remains a subject of ongoing debate among researchers. This study investigates the disaggregated components of ESG and their threshold effects on the profitability of Asian energy companies. Employing dynamic threshold panel regression, we find that the Environmental pillar score (E) enhances profitability when maintained below specific thresholds, while the social pillar score (S) shows profitability benefits when exceeding certain thresholds. Surpassing these thresholds, however, may either diminish or further enhance profitability, underscoring the dual risks and benefits associated with ESG practices. These findings reveal the profitability-enhancing potential of ESG scores while emphasizing the importance for energy companies to strategically manage their ESG components. Such careful management can mitigate the risk of diminishing returns and simultaneously improve financial performance through enhanced reputation and operational efficiency.
Structural Change and Energy Productivity in Türkiye
Authors: Sak Ali Kursat , Guloglu Bulent
Published: February 2025

This paper examines the relationship between structural change and aggregate energy productivity in Türkiye from 1978 to 2019. Using a three-sector model the research quantifies sectoral labor and energy productivities relative to the United States, serving as a benchmark. The findings reveal that while Türkiye initially exhibited higher energy productivity than the U.S. across all sectors, this advantage diminished significantly over the study period. Only the manufacturing sector experienced positive energy productivity growth in Türkiye. Declines in agriculture and services were substantial, emerging as key drivers of the aggregate energy productivity gap between the two countries. A decomposition analysis highlights the dominant role of within-sector energy productivity changes, particularly the negative contribution of services in Türkiye, in explaining the overall decline in aggregate energy productivity. The study underscores the need for sector-specific policies targeting energy productivity improvements, particularly in services, to meet its target of a 35% absolute reduction in emission by 2030. The findings contribute to the literature by providing, for the first time, estimates of relative sectoral energy productivities for Türkiye, offering valuable insights for policymakers focused on enhancing national energy productivity.
Toward Sustainability: Understanding the Impact of Economic Growth, Urbanization, Energy Use, and Resource Management on Carbon Emissions
Authors: Khan Uzma , Khan Aarif Mohammad , Alam Md Shabbir , Houaneb Amira
Published: February 2025

This research explores the interconnectedness of sustainability and the effects of economic growth, urbanization, energy use, and resource management on carbon emissions. Despite its importance, there has been limited investigation into this nexus, particularly leveraging advanced statistical methods. We employed several econometric methodologies, including Granger’s causality test, to assess the direction of causation. The ARDL bounds test reveals a significant long-term relationship, with an adjustment speed towards equilibrium of 37 percent. Analysis indicates that a 1% increase in energy consumption is associated with a 0.98% rise in carbon emissions. The findings imply that carbon emissions play a role in economic growth, highlighting a relationship between Kuwait’s energy consumption and tourism. Moreover, urbanization is linked to increased energy consumption, carbon emissions, and economic development. The growth of the economy and rising energy use may indirectly foster tourism. Kuwait can navigate a more sustainable and resilient future amidst global climate challenges by understanding and addressing the complex challenges of tourism, energy consumption, urbanization, and economic growth. This study aims to assist policymakers and researchers in developing more effective environmental and energy policies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in particular and neighbouring countries.
The Effect of Energy Policy Risk on Renewable Energy
Authors: Sharipov Kongratbay , Abdullayev Ilyos , Kuziboev Bekhzod , Makhmudov Samariddin , Kalandarov Feruz , Khaytboeva Nigora , Ilkhamova Zarnigor
Published: February 2025

This study explores the association among renewable energy, energy policy risk, economic development, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) performance and institutional quality in the panel of 137 nations from 2000 to 2022. For the econometric estimations, Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR) approach is employed which is robust for the heteroscedasticity. The findings reveal that energy policy risk curbs renewable energy development which is in line with the theoretical linkage. Moreover, the robustness checks conducted by dividing the sample into developed and developing economies also validate that energy policy risk leads to a decline in renewable energy transition. Regarding control variables, economic development, ESG performance and institutional quality, their effects vary depending on the sample of countries.
Trade Globalization, Remittance Inflows, and Environment Nexus in the Middle East and North Africa: Cross-Sectional Dependence Analysis
Authors: Mahmood Haider , Saqib Najia
Published: February 2025

Trade globalization and remittance inflows can support economic growth. However, these indicators might have environmental problems due to scale effects in any economy and could be a hurdle in achieving target numbers 8 and 13 of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Thus, the effects of exports, imports, remittance inflows, and economic growth on CO2 emissions are tested in 16 MENA economies by using the period 2001-2022 and by using cross-sectional dependence (CSD) econometric techniques. The results confirm the Environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis with a threshold point of 13,181 US dollars. 6 out of 16 investigated economies are found in the second phase of the EKC and economic growth could have a pleasant effect in these economies. However, the effects of exports, imports, and remittance inflows on CO2 emissions are found positive in the long run. Therefore, exports, imports, and remittance inflows have environmental problems in this region. Thus, the research proposes to impose taxes on exports, imports, and remittance inflows to mitigate their environmental effects.
Analisis Kebutuhan Dan Kesiapan Implementasi Teknologi Informasi Pada Unit Usaha Koperasi As-Sakinah ‘Aisyiyah
Authors: Yusril Izzi Arlisa Amiri  , Nanda Kurnia Wardati
Published: February 2025

Penggunaan teknologi informasi memiliki tujuan untuk mempermudah penggunanya dalam menyelesaikan masalah, mendorong kreativitas, dan meningkatkan efisiensi dalam berbagai aktivitas. Desain teknologi informasi perlu disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan informasi organisasi, dengan mempertimbangkan semua aspek terkait dan menyediakan infrastruktur teknologi informasi yang diperlukan. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya analisis kebutuhan implementasi teknologi informasi agar sesuai dengan tujuan dan proses bisnis organisasi. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menganalisis kebutuhan dan kesiapan implementasi teknologi informasi di Toko As-Sakinah ‘Aisyiyah. Pendekatan metode kualitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan menerapkan studi kasus untuk menjawab rumusan masalah pada penelitian. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara mendalam terhadap informan penelitian. Data yang telah dikumpulkan selanjutnya diolah menggunakan analisis deskriptif, yaitu melalui analisis pendekatan konseptual, analisis frekuensi kebutuhan dan analisis nilai kepentingan kebutuhan. Hasil akhir penelitian ini menunjukkan kebutuhan SI/TI yang termasuk dalam kategori generic critical, yaitu E-Catalogue, Media Sosial (WhatsApp, Instagram, Tiktok), dan E-Commerce. Toko As-Sakinah ‘Aisyiyah memenuhi 3 elemen IT readiness, sehingga E-Catalogue yang menjadi pilihan utama dalam implementasi TI dapat diterapkan.
Perbandingan Metode Naïve Bayes dan Support Vector Machine Pada Kasus Pembunuhan Vina Cirebon Berdasarkan Data X
Authors: Salsa Desia Fitri  , Parjito
Published: February 2025

Tindakan kriminal sering terjadi hampir setiap tahun. Seperti halnya pada tahun 2016 maupun di tahun sebelumnya atau sesudahnya banyak terjadi tindakan kriminal pembunuhan diberbagai kota yang semakin meningkat, contoh dari tindakan kriminal yaitu seperti tindakan curanmor, pencurian, kekerasan, pelecehan dan penipuan. Salah satu tindakan kriminal terjadi pada tahun 2016 yang artinya pembunuhan ini terjadi sejak 8 tahun yang lalu tetapi sampai saat ini kasus tersebut belum terungkap dikarenakan banyak nya kejanggalan yang terjadi pada kasus tersebut, dan banyak nya muncul saksi-saksi baru yang muncul di kasus tersebut sehingga kasus tersebut sampai saat ini belum juga terungkap dalang di balik kasus pembunuhan ini. Kasus ini sedang banyak diperbincangkan oleh masayarakat di media sosial khususnya TikTok dan X, Karena dianggap sensasional, penekanan media pada isu ini telah memunculkan kekhawatiran serius, dan berpotensi mengeksploitasi. Oleh karena itu, opini masyarakat mengenai kasus pembunuhan ini tentu beragam. Oleh karena itu, analisis sentimen digunakan dalam penelitian ini untuk membandingkan metode Naïve Bayes dan Support Vector Machine untuk memastikan apakah opini publik terhadap suatu isu cenderung positif atau negatif berdasarkan data X. Menurut penelitian tersebut, 7146 titik data dikumpulkan antara bulan April dan Juli. Dengan tingkat akurasi 97% untuk Support Vector Machines serta 84,86% untuk Naïve Bayes, hasil klasifikasi model dari masing-masing teknik menghasilkan akurasi yang cukup akurat. Berdasarkan nilai akurasi dan evaluasi dari confusion matrix algoritma yang lebih optimal dalam analasis sentimen terkait kasus pembunuhan ini yaitu algoritma SVM dengan menghasilkan sentimen positif sebanyak 1384 data dan sentimen negatif sebanyak 1383 data.
Simplifying Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) for Modern Enterprises
Authors: Dinesh Rajasekharan
Published: February 2025

This article provides a comprehensive exploration of Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) and its growing importance in modern enterprise security. It begins by explaining the core principles and components of ABAC, contrasting it with traditional Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to highlight its advantages in flexibility, granularity, and context-awareness. The article then delves into the practical aspects of implementing ABAC in organizations, discussing key steps such as assessing current systems, defining attributes, developing policies, and managing the transition. Real-world examples illustrate ABAC's application in securing cloud-native applications and managing access for dynamic workforce scenarios. The article also addresses challenges associated with ABAC implementation, including policy complexity, performance considerations, legacy system integration, and privacy concerns. Finally, it examines future trends in ABAC, such as its integration with artificial intelligence and machine learning, its role in zero-trust security models, and ongoing standardization efforts. Throughout, the article emphasizes ABAC's potential to revolutionize access management by enabling more nuanced, adaptive security policies that can better align with the complexities of modern enterprise environments.
A Review on Solar Based Wireless EV Charging System
Authors: Prof. Shital Ganorkar  , Alisha Meshram  , Yash Kumbhalkar  , Sachinkumar Neware  , Damini Chandankhele
Published: February 2025

In our rapidly declining environment, the need for electric vehicles (EVs) has become essential. The Indian government aims to transition to exclusively electric vehicles by 2030. However, a significant barrier to widespread EV adoption is the lengthy charging time, necessitating the development of fast-charging solutions and robust charging infrastructure. An adequate charging network is crucial for this transition. With the increasing use of EVs, the current power supply could face significant instability. The "solar-based wireless EV charger" technique addresses this challenges by utilizing renewable energy technology. In this system, solar energy is converted into electrical energy and stored in a lead-acid battery. A battery management unit then facilitates a wireless charging system, allowing the stored energy to be used for charging electric vehicles.
O uso racional do paracetamol e riscos associados na população idosa: revisão integrativa
Authors: Queiroz Brenda Rodrigues , Sousa Mabel Sodré Costa , Cavalcante Nádja Shirlley de Andrade , Cavalcante Elaine Alane Batista , Araújo Guilherme Almeida de , Silva Neto Alício João da , Carvalho Thalia da Rocha , Silva Morganna Thinesca de Almeida
Published: February 2025

A automedicação contraria o uso racional e pode apresentar riscos aos pacientes principalmente quando idosos, por exemplo os AINES (Anti-inflamatórios Não Esteroidais) são uma das classes mais envolvidas nessa prática e o paracetamol é um dos medicamentos mais utilizados para tratar sinais e sintomas como febre e dor. No entanto, seu uso pode estar associado a efeitos adversos em idosos devido a mudanças fisiológicas que comprometem a farmacocinética do medicamento. Diante disso, o objetivo dessa pesquisa foi explicar os riscos associados ao uso de paracetamol, por idosos, em doses posológicas. Esse estudo se trata de uma revisão integrativa da literatura de abordagem qualitativa e caráter exploratório, desenvolvida a partir do levantamento bibliográfico de artigos nas principais bases de dados, como Scielo, Pubmed e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), foram incluídos artigos publicados nos últimos 10 anos em língua portuguesa ou inglesa. Com o envelhecimento as doenças crônicas surgem e com isso aumenta o uso de medicamentos, incluindo os AINES devido ao aparecimento de dores, artrite e fraturas, dentro dessa classe o paracetamol corresponde a cerca 26% do uso. As alterações fisiológicas no idoso comprometem diretamente na metabolização de fármacos, o pH estomacal elevado ocasiona uma absorção diferente, os níveis de albumina diminuídos aumentam quantidade de droga livre no organismo, a diminuição de tecido adiposo, água e massa magra afetam o volume de distribuição e a função renal comprometida acarreta na dificuldade de eliminação das drogas. Todos esses fatores interferem na farmacocinética do paracetamol no organismo idoso, podendo ocasionar efeitos tóxicos no fígado mesmo em doses posológicas. Diante disso, o uso do paracetamol em idosos deve ser feito de uma forma mais cuidadosa por meio de doses individualizadas que levem em consideração as condições fisiológicas do indivíduo.
FOREIGN EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR LABOUR RESOURCES
Authors:   Mykolaiv National Agrarian University, Shyshpanova Nataliia
Published: February 2025

The article is dedicated to the analysis of international experience in human resource management in the public sector and its potential application in Ukraine. Special attention is given to
describing best practices in human resource management in European Union countries and other
developed nations. Key aspects of the European model are outlined, such as the separation of
administrative and political functions, the creation of a unified civil service corps, and the implementation of clear personnel evaluation criteria. The study also examines mechanisms for promoting professional growth and ensuring the effective performance of public sector employees. The
paper highlights key issues within Ukraine's current civil service system and explores the conditions necessary for implementing effective human resource management mechanisms in the Ukrainian context
EXPERIENCE OF DEVELOPED COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE STOCK MARKET
Authors:   Zaporizhzhia National University, Cherep Alla , Oleynikova l ,   Academy of Financial Management, Veremieienko O ,   Zaporizhzhia National University, Kindii P ,   Zaporizhzhia National University
Published: February 2025

It has been established that the securities market is very large-scale and risky for the financial security of our country. It was determined that the stock market is one of the most important
parts of the economy of any country, including Ukraine, and with its help, investment resources and
capital are transferred from one industry to another, that is, there is automatic regulation of investment processes in the economy of the country and regions. It is noted that the more correctly and
efficiently the stock market will work, the faster and more intensively the country's economy will
develop. Features of the stock market of Ukraine, its classification and structure are highlighted.
The stock markets of the world's leading countries and the factors and risks affecting the volume of
international transactions with securities are studied
THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL INSTABILITY ON THE PLANNING AND FORMATION OF THE BUDGET OF STATE INSTITUTIONS
Authors:   National Academy of Management, Shtuler Iryna , Nam Viktoria ,   National Academy of Management, Yevseenko Evgen ,   National Academy of Management
Published: February 2025

The article is devoted to the study of the impact of financial instability on the planning and
formation of the budget of financial institutions.
Planning and formation of the budget of state institutions is an important process among the
plurality of stages of management of state institutions. In modern conditions, planning and formation of the budget of state institutions is an important process among the plurality of stages of management of state institutions.
It is presented that state institutions function in the following areas: social protection and
social security, education, healthcare, public order, security and judiciary, environmental protection, housing and communal services, and others.
USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN BANKING MANAGEMENT
Authors:   Zaporizhzhia National University, Tkachenko Sergii
Published: February 2025

The development of banking is impossible without the use of information and communication
technologies. Today, the use of information technologies is one of the key factors of the efficiency
and competitiveness of modern banks. Therefore, they invest their funds in the automation of business processes. Modernization of banking is impossible without intensive implementation of the latest achievements of scientific and technological progress in banks. This article examines the concept of information technologies and explains the essence of information technologies in finance.
Types of information technologies in finance are studied, classification is carried out by subjects. A
brief description of the main software products is presented, the purpose of which is to ensure the
implementation of financial research processes.