bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURS ORIENTATION AND PRODUCT INOVATION ON COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF CULINARY MSMEs IN BANDUNG CITY
Authors: Ayu Fadhila M Sekar , Kaniawati Keni
Published: February 2025

The aim of this research is to find out the condition of Entrepreneurship Orientation, Product Innovation and Competitive Advantage of Culinary MSMEs in the City of Bandung. Also to determine the influence of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Product Innovation on the Competitive Advantage of Culinary MSMEs in Bandung City, either partially or simultaneously. The respondents involved in this research were a hundred Culinary MSMEs in the city of Bandung. The method used to collect samples is a non-probability sampling technique. Data collection was done with the aid of distributing questionnaires online and the information evaluation method was achieved using multiple linear regression. The results of this research show that partially Entrepreneurial Orientation and Product Innovation have a positive effect on the Competitive Advantage of Culinary MSMEs in the City of Bandung. Then, based on the results of the F test, it shows that Entrepreneurial Orientation and Product Innovation simultaneously influence the Competitive Advantage of Culinary MSMEs in the city of Bandung.
THE INFLUENCE OF FASHION PRODUCT MARKETING STRATEGIES ON CONSUMER BUYING INTEREST IN GURLS CLUB IN BANDUNG CITY
Authors: Oktapriani Melinda , Nurhayati
Published: February 2025

Club is a business operating in the fashion sector. According to the researcher, researchers found that there was a problem with consumer buying interest. This problem was thought to be because the design and hion product marketing strategies on consumer purchasing interest at the Gurls Club in Bandung City. The method applied in this research is a quantitative approach. Primary data was collected through non-participant observation, structured interviews and distributing questionnaires given to Gurlscolor of the product did not match consumer trends or tastes and the product quality and price were always compared with competitors. The aim of this research is to understand the impact of fas Club Bandung City consumers with a total of 98 respondents using the Slovin formula, while secondary data was through literature and internet studies. To analyze the data, reliability and validity tests, simple linear regression analysis, level of certainty of the coefficient of determination, Spearman level relationships, and hypothesis testing were used. Data collected from research shows that there is a positive correlation between Marketing Strategy and Consumer Buying Interest at the Gurls Club in Bandung City, and also shows that marketing strategy has a contribution or influence. Marketing strategy on consumer buying interest at the Gurls Club in Bandung City is around 75% influenced by marketing strategy, while the remaining 25% is influenced by other factors such as service quality. The obstacles faced by the Gurls Club are in its implementation, namely the designs and colors available are only intended for teenagers and adults and the lack of promotion carried out by the Gurls Club. Suggestions that researchers can convey are adding neutral and pastel product colors so that market segmentation can be used for all groups and adding promotional media.
Business planning Say Yummy Sempol Ayam
Authors: Isnaini Rochmah  , Kaniawati Keni
Published: February 2025

Food is made to fulfill human needs. The fast and rapid growth due to the increasing need for food cannot be explained by the limitations of human life. From the lifestyle trends of modern people who prioritize cleanliness for health, consumers choose food that is clean, hygienic and in a standard clean from germs that cause disease. Seeing this business opportunity requires a very precise and careful calculation because it will determine how the market attractiveness and competition in the business field. Say Yummy is a business engaged in the culinary field that offers delicious and quality chicken abacus products with attractive packaging.Say Yummy is a culinary business specializing in high-quality chicken abacus products with appealing packaging. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of Say Yummy from multiple aspects, including business environment, marketing, operations, human resources, and financial viability. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method, utilizing data collection techniques such as observations and surveys. To develop a well-structured business strategy, analytical tools including the Timmons Model, Business Model Canvas (BMC), and SWOT analysis were applied. The findings indicate that while Say Yummy possesses strong internal capabilities, it is not yet fully prepared to counter external threats. The SWOT analysis highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the business, while the Timmons Model and BMC suggest that Say Yummy has significant potential for success. The study underscores the importance of strategic business planning to enhance competitiveness and ensure long-term sustainability.
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH INCOME GENERATING of e-WARONG KUBE
Authors: Sari Komang Monday , Sariningsih Yuce
Published: February 2025

This research entitled Economic Empowerment through Income Generating of e-Warong KUBE with the aims and purpose of this research were to describe and analyse 1) Economic empowerment of e-warong KUBE, 2) Various factors that influence business implementation, 3) Identify several effort due to overcome barrier on e-Warong KUBE’s implementation.and practical implication of social work intervention on e-warong KUBE development. The research method employed a qualitative approached which relied largely on interpretative and critical approaches to social work science. The data gathering used a documenting real events, recording what informant said (with words, gestures, and tone), observing specific behaviors, studying written documents, and participant observation. In this research, the number of informant were 6 (six) actors related to e-warong KUBE. Research finding showed that the economic empowerment through KUBE still in lower level caused by barrier both in form of internal and external factor, lack of entrepreneurial spirit of actor who managed e-warong KUBE, group dynamic still weak and unfamiliar to digital transaction. The recommendation were to conduct socialization of digital transaction in form of business training with involved social advisor, business advisor, Board of Social Affairs West Java Province as well as Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and Indonesian of Logistic Board (Bulog).
SUPERVISION OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT TAX LEARNING TO IMPROVE REGIONAL ORIGINAL INCOME (PAD) SUMEDANG DISTRICT
Authors: Sulastri Lalas , Nugraha Prima
Published: February 2025

To manage hotel and restaurant taxes, it is absolutely necessary to have sufficient supervision andto supervise the implementation of hotel and restaurant taxes carried out by the Regional RevenueService. The purpose of this study, namely to determine the implementation of supervision of hoteland restaurant tax collection, things that hinder and efforts that must be done to overcome obstaclesto the implementation of supervision of hotel and restaurant tax collection in increasing the originalrevenue of Sumedang Regency. The method used in this research is qualitative method. With eightinformants of research, namely the Head of the Regional Revenue Service, Head of Planning andOperations Control, Head of Control and Supervision Section, Executive Staff of OperationalControl Planning, hotel and restaurant management. The results of the study show that controllingof hotel tax collection and restaurant tax to increase Sumedang Regency's original revenue has beeneffective but not yet maximally this can be seen from still encountered several obstacles, includingthe competency of tax collector officers, budget constraints and low awareness of taxpayers.However, it is expected that in the future there will be improvements in line with efforts to be carriedout by the Regional Revenue Service of Sumedang Regency.
IMPLEMENTATION OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TO THE VALUE OF COOPERATIVE COMPANY
Authors: Dasuki Rima Elya , Lestari Ardiyani
Published: February 2025

Cooperatives are one of the institution that can carry out economic empowerment for thecommunity. Cooperative business is directly related to the improve the business and welfare ofmembers, so that with good supervision will have a high beneficial impact for members. Cooperativedevelopment policy should give priority to quality of cooperatives, to produces quality cooperativesrequired good supervision. The subject of the result are saving loan cooperatives in West Java-Indonesia . The type of research used in this study is descriptive research methods, namely researchthat uses primary and secondary data which is then processed and analyzed .Implementation of GoodCorporate Governance encourages cooperative management in conducting savings and loanactivities effectively and efficiently by taking into account the principles of cooperatives andprudential principles so that the cooperative assessment is transparent, accountable and responsive.Principles of Good Corporate Governance required by cooperatives to achieve businesssustainability. Research Finding: Management of cooperatives can be done effectively and with theimplementation of Good Corporate Governance the performance of cooperatives can be increasedand improve service to the member. Cooperative development policy should give priority to qualityof cooperatives, to produce quality cooperatives required good supervision.
Идентификатор DOP: новый метод идентификации научных публикаций
Authors: Мустафа Х.
Published: February 2025

Эффективная система идентификации научных публикаций должна содержать такую важную информацию, как имя автора, название журнала, в котором опубликована статья, и дату ее публикации. Однако существующие постоянные идентификаторы (persistent identifiers, PIDs), как правило, не содержат таких данных, поскольку основная цель этих идентификаторов– связывать онлайн-публикации с их веб-источниками. В печатных версиях постоянные идентификаторы теряют свою функциональность, так как предназначены исключительно для поиска контента в интернете. Для решения этой проблемы был предложен новый метод идентификации и связывания научных публикаций – идентификатор DOP (date of publication – «дата публикации»). Он основан на четырех ключевых элементах: 1) имени первого автора, 2) названии журнала, 3) дате публикации (DOP), 4) времени публикации. Благодаря этим параметрам идентификатор DOP позволяет эффективно идентифицировать публикации как в цифровом, так и в печатном формате. Например, статья, опубликованная автором A в журнале J в дату D и время T, будет иметь идентификатор DOP следующего формата: DOP>AuthorA/JournalJ/D/T, где D обозначает дату публикации (год, месяц, день), а T– время публикации (час, минута, секунда). Данный подход имеет ряд преимуществ: DOP содержит основную информацию прямо в ссылке; уникальность идентификаторов достигается за счет точной даты и времени публикации; формат DOP совместим с привычными способами цитирования, использующими аналогичные переменные; даже если исходная ссылка будет перемещена, удалена или недоступна, идентификатор DOP сохранит все основные данные для идентификации публикации. Кроме того, идентификаторы DOP можно использовать для создания глобальной библиографической базы данных, которая обеспечит централизованную идентификацию и индексирование научных публикаций. Система идентификаторов DOP предлагает универсальный, надежный, прозрачный и удобный способ идентификации научных работ, обеспечивающий их доступность и корректную атрибуцию.
La voluntad política en el discurso anticorrupción: ¿parteaguas o mecanismo de lucha selectiva? El caso de México (2018-2024)
Authors: Arellano Gault David , Rojas Salazar Gabriel
Published: February 2025

Este artículo analiza el discurso de la administración de Andrés Manuel López Obrador (2018-2024) en contra de la corrupción, centrándose en la noción de “voluntad política” como eje rector. Se examina cómo este concepto, con frecuencia utilizado en la literatura anticorrupción como una variable crítica, carece de una operativización clara. En la práctica, su uso suele ser genérico y retórico, lo que permite justificar un combate selectivo contra la corrupción. Mediante el estudio del caso Segalmex –un caso de presunta corrupción– se evalúa si las iniciativas gubernamentales emplearon el concepto de voluntad política de esta forma. Los hallazgos sugieren que la política anticorrupción priorizó la retórica y los simbolismos asociados a la voluntad política, favoreciendo una lucha selectiva. En particular, se observa que un discurso fuertemente moralista tendió a minimizar las irregularidades cometidas por funcionarios gubernamentales. La conclusión es que la retórica de la voluntad política, cuando carece de definiciones y compromisos claros, paradójicamente facilita la justificación y el ocultamiento de dinámicas sistémicas de ilegalidad, fraude y malversación.
INVENTARISASI FUNGI MAKROSKOPIK DI HUTAN PELAWAN
Authors: Widayanti Gusti Ayu , Effendi Effendi , Diah Komala Sari
Published: February 2025

Indonesia merupakan Negara dengan sumberdaya genetik yang tinggi, salah satunya berasal dari Kingdom Fungi. Akan tetapi informasi terkait Fungi masih sedikit. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendata jenis-jenis fungi yang terdapat di Hutan Pelawan, Bangka Belitung. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan survei langsung dilapangan dengan jelajah area Hutan Pelawan. Hasil penelitian  ditemukan 12 Famili dan 20 genus dari total 27 spesies fungi makroskopik. Sebagian besar fungi tumbuh pada substrat pohon mati, ranting pohon mati, tanah, dan pohon. Beberapa spesies fungi diduga memiliki peranan sebagai obat seperti dari famili Ganodermataceae.
Kekerabatan Pacar Cina (Aglaia odorata) Berdasarkan Gen rbcL Menggunakan Metode BLAST dan Filogenetik
Authors: Arifah Nur , Pragustiandi Guntur , Sari Diah Komala
Published: February 2025

Pacar Cina termasuk kedalam genus Aglaia yang merupakan genus yang cukup besar, sehingga terdapat beberapa karakteristik spesies didalamnya. Analisis kekerabatan Pacar Cina dengan spesies didalam genus Aglaia sendiri masih sedikit dilakukan, hal ini perlu dilakukan untuk melihat bagai mana kekerabatan yang ada antara Pacar Cina dan spesies lainnya didalam genus Aglaia. Beberapa gen yang biasa digunakan  untuk melakukan analisis kekerabatan antar tumbuhan tingkat tinggi adalah Gen rbcL. Metode yang bisa digunakan untuk mencari beberapa spesies dalam Aglaia adalah metode Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) di websiteNational Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) yang telah banyak digunakan untuk analisis molekuler dan rekonstruksi pohon filogenetik untuk melihat kekerabatan antar spesies. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa bahwa analisis BLAST dan filogenetik menunjukkan bahwa sampel Pacar Cina memiliki kekerabatan yang dekat dengan Aglaia odorata dan dapat menjelaskan kekerabatan antara spesies-spesies yang ada didalamnya.
 
Kata kunci: Aglaia odorata, rbcL Gene, Phylogenetic
Deep-sea crustaceans (400–3600 m) biodiversity in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico
Authors: Torruco Daniel
Published: February 2025

Between 2016 and 2017, four oceanographic cruises were carried out in the Perdido Fold Belt area, in the northeastern province of the Gulf of Mexico. Benthic fauna was collected by bottom trawling with a benthic sled at 27 sampling sites, ranging from shallow to abyssal depths. The results obtained with the group of crustaceans are presented, selecting only the trawls representative of the bathyal benthic provinces (200–2000 m) and the abyssal plains (2000–6000 m) for analysis. Thus, 31 trawls with depths of 470 to 3600 m were recorded. The group was represented by 35 families, 72 genera, and 95 species. The lowest abundance/biomass recorded at the sampling sites was 2 org·ha−1/17.67 g·ha−1, while the highest was 400 org·ha−1/5042.62 g·ha−1. The highest species richness (16 species) was found at depths of 470 m, and the lowest (1 species) at 950–1000 m. Consequently, the lowest diversity (0.0 bits·ind−1) was recorded at 950–1000 m and the highest (2.943 bits·ind−1) at 470 m. The dominance of the top 5 species on each cruise reaches more than 50% for each, with 3 species remaining in this classification across all 4 cruises. The similarity given by the Bray-Curtis index associates similar depths. The NMDS (Non-metric Multidimensional Scaling) was used for the species ordinations because it is suitable for non-normal data or data that is discontinuous in scale, and shows most of the species close to the origin of the axes, only the most abundant species or those with the greatest weight are separated at the first crossing, in the rest there is no defined pattern. The sea bottom, as it presents physical conditions of great stability, presents a reduced biodiversity where biotic variables, such as competitive exclusion, resource division, and predation, are essential factors that define the structure and functioning of the communities of mega crustaceans in this area.
Transactional Distance and Interaction in Hybrid Education: a Case Study
Authors: Ottenheim V.L. , Meulenbroeks R. , Drijvers P.
Published: February 2025

In recent years, hybrid education has gained attention for teaching and interacting with two groups simultaneously, where both teachers and students face challenges with interaction. We hypothesise that transactional distance plays a role in this. This study, aims to explore the characteristics of hybrid education in terms of interaction and transactional distance. In this case study, we observed four hybrid lectures of a university course on the history of physics. After each lecture, the students (N = 6) completed a transactional distance survey and students and teachers participated in individual semi-structured interviews. Our findings indicate that online students experienced limited engagement in group discussions, mainly asking for clarification when teachers asked questions. Moreover, online students experienced a greater transactional distance compared to their onsite counterparts. This disparity in engagement and perceived distance may stem from the online students’ inability to partake in the informal interactions occurring before, during, and after the lectures. Both students and teachers stressed the importance of this small talk when discussing the differences between online and onsite students. In conclusion, our research underscores the essential role of informal interactions in hybrid education, highlighting the need to facilitate these exchanges to build community and enhance learning.
Focused Impedance Method (FIM-6) in localized lung ventilation study of the human body in a local setting
Authors: Khanal Trilochan
Published: February 2025

The Focused Impedance method (FIM), an innovation by Dhaka University, Bangladesh, is a new technique for focusing a region of interest of a volume conductor through a simple enhancement of the age-old Tetra-Polar Impedance Method (TPIM). This innovation has potential in the diagnosis of different kinds of physiological disorders.

This paper presents the study of lung ventilation on different human subjects using the six-electrode version of the Focused Impedance Method (FIM-6) with the circuit indigenously designed in Nepal. The study was carried out for different quadrants of the lungs of three normal male subjects using both TPIM and FIM-6 configurations, measuring the percentage change in transfer impedance between full inspiration and full expiration. The percentage changes observed were in the range of 15% to 27%. However, errors are expected due to movement of the heart and other organs between inspiration and expiration, which may be difficult to eliminate.
Spectroscopic techniques in the investigation of extraordinary medieval Polish coins: Revealing the presence of hidden cores
Authors: Trela Krystian , Gójska Aneta Maria , Miśta-Jakubowska Ewelina A. , Kelemen Mitja , Šmit Žiga , Kędzierski Adam , Garbacz-Klempka Aldona
Published: February 2025

Cross denars, frequently found in Polish hoards, were traditionally thought to be Ag coins with some Cu content. This study investigates the possibility of a hidden Cu core beneath the Ag or Ag–Cu surface of these coins. It raises questions about whether they were counterfeits or intentionally designed for mass production. Unlike Roman denarii, which revealed their cores when broken, the examination of cross denars without damage is challenging. Optical microscopy and microanalysis revealed differences in the composition of early medieval Polish coins, challenging the belief that cross denars were homogeneous Ag–Cu alloys. Detailed spectroscopic analyses, including energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF), scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), micro X-ray fluorescence (μXRF), and microparticle-induced X-ray emission (μ-PIXE) measurements, were conducted. These analyses of two cross denars uncovered one composed of an Ag–Cu alloy and another manufactured by plating a Cu–Zn core with an Ag sheet. This suggests the need for further research in the history and technology of minting in Poland in the Early Middle Ages. It also prompts a reconsideration of the applicability of noninvasive X-ray techniques for archaeological examinations.
Performance Indicators of Reverse Logistics Systems: A Proposal For A Model Applied to the Brazilian Context
Authors: Radzinski Ana Paula Nascimento , Fagundes Alexandre Borges , Beuren Fernanda Hänsch , Vaz Caroline Rodrigues , Kobs Fabio Fernando , Vieira Cleide
Published: February 2025

Objective: The objective of this study was to propose a generic model of performance indicators (PIs) for Reverse Logistics Systems (RLS), investigating four topics of interest: Quantities of products produced; Estimates of product lifespan; Predilections for disposal/destination of these wastes by consumers; and Quantities of waste returned by the RLS versus environmental requirements of the products.
 
Theoretical Framework: This topic highlights the presentation of a compilation of RLS PIs extracted from the literature, classified into different categories, containing their respective calculation metrics..
 
Method: The methodology adopted comprises a combined qualitative/quantitative approach involving bibliographic research and data collection via Survey, targeted at representatives of the nine RLS with national coverage covered in the research.
 
Results and Discussion: The construction of the results involved the compilation and analysis of feedback from the RLS managers, as well as the topics of interest of the research, revealing categories of PIs not previously used by the referred RLS and culminating in the presentation of the proposal for a model applied to the Brazilian context.
 
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of the presented proposal foster a more holistic view of the topic, revealing a myriad of possibilities for direction and improvements in this area.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributed to the literature by expanding the understanding of variables involved in the RL problem. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by listing different IDs for SLR, thus providing input for direction and development of improvement strategies.
Characterization of Clays of South the State of Espirito Santo
Authors: Sant’Ana Maria Angélica Kramer , Gadioli Monica Castoldi Borlini , Aguiar Mariane Costalonga de
Published: February 2025

Objective: To characterize the clays of the state of Espírito Santo and evaluate their physical-chemical and mineralogical properties, in order to identify their potential for industrial applications, especially in the manufacture of ceramic materials. In addition, we sought to propose improvements in the beneficiation processes, if necessary, to optimize the performance of these materials in different applications.
 
Theoretical Framework: In Brazil there are about 6903 ceramic factories, with an annual turnover of 18 billion, and this is very important for the country because it indicates the industrial and demographic growth. In the state of Espírito Santo there are seventy industries in the red ceramic segment, in the poles of the south central and north center of the state, with clay being the main raw material for the production of red ceramics.  Although they have not yet been studied in depth, it is known that the clays of Espirito Santo state are predominantly kaolinite and quartz. And, the characterization of clays is of great importance for the ceramic industry, because the properties of the clays influence the formation of the final ceramic product.
 
Method: For this work, the physical, chemical and mineralogical characterization of the clays was hit carried out. The clays were submitted to X-ray diffraction tests, X-ray fluorescence chemical analysis, density, particle size analysis and plasticity. The plasticity was determined according to the Atterberg method.
 
Results and Discussion: The results showed high percentage of Al2O3, low levels of alkali oxides and high loss on ignition. The high loss on ignition indicates a high fraction of clay minerals. The main crystalline phases identified were quartz and kaolinite. It is of great importance to know the characteristics of the clays, as it will be possible to use other raw materials that can lead to the increase of the flux oxides in the ceramic mass and consequently to improve the properties of the final product.
 
Research implications: Characterize two types of clay from the State of Espírito Santo used as raw material for the production of red ceramic with the purpose of verifying the clay's potential for this purpose, contributing to the development of the sector.
 
Originality/value: The work contributes to identifying the potential of the state's clays, helping to make more assertive decisions regarding their use in the manufacture of ceramics. If necessary, it also proposes improvements to optimize their properties and expand their applications.
Nature-Based Solutions and Water Security: Concepts, Typologies and Applications
Authors: Costa Mariana Dias Correia da , Arcoverde Gustavo Felipe Balué , Paz Mariana Gutierres Arteiro da
Published: February 2025

Objective: This study aims to understand the conceptual and typological relationships between Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) and Water Security (WS), as well as their applications and the identification of gaps in the implementation of NbS for WS.
 
Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in the concepts of Nature-Based Solutions and Water Security, providing a solid foundation for understanding the investigation's context.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research encompasses a qualitative approach, including a narrative literature review and case studies at different scales. Secondary data were collected from relevant international grey literature and scientific articles.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings indicate that NbS and WS concepts are interconnected and that these solutions can mitigate issues related to the regulation of water quality and quantity, as well as extreme impacts such as floods. However, their effectiveness depends on various factors, such as local landscape composition, ecosystem understanding, and integrated water resource management.
 
Research Implications: The study suggests the need for further research involving approaches that integrate NbS with WS across different implementation scales.
 
Originality/Value: This research contributes to a deeper understanding and reflection on the relationships between NbS and WS, both conceptually and typologically, advancing the understanding of these relationships for more effective NbS implementations in addressing diverse water-related challenges. Such understanding is increasingly necessary given the intensification of climate change, soil degradation, and the decline of water bodies.
Shoreline Evolution of Beaches in Soure, Marajó Island, Under Different Climate Change Scenarios
Authors: Mesquita Alexandre Luiz Amarante , Nunes Joicy Beatriz de Souza , Corrêa Glenda Helena Nunes , Pimentel Márcia Aparecida da Silva , Silva Cláudio Moisés Santos e
Published: February 2025

Objective: This study analyzes the shoreline evolution of main beaches of Soure, Marajó Island, over a 33-year period. Furthermore, it projects future shoreline changes under two climate change scenarios.
 
Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework consists of a presentation of the study area, a description of the method that analyzes the dynamics of the shoreline over past data, and the method that projects the future evolution of the shoreline according to different RCPs (Representative Concentration Pathways).
 
Method: The model developed by Luijendijk et al. (2018) was employed to evaluate the shoreline evolution of the beaches. This model provides a global-scale assessment of sandy shoreline dynamics through a fully automated analysis of 33 years of satellite imagery. Vousdoukas et al. (2020) model was used to predict the evolution of the coastline on beaches throughout this century under RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5.
 
Results and Discussion: The results indicate that Barra Velha and Pesqueiro beaches are undergoing coastal erosion, with their shorelines progressively retreating over time. Simulations under climate change scenarios suggest that shoreline retreat on these Soure’s main beaches will intensify, especially under the RCP 8.5 scenario. Conversely, Garrote beach, located close to the urban area of Soure, is experiencing accretion.
 
Research Implications: The implications of this research are discussed, providing crucial information for municipal and state authorities to recognize this escalating issue and implement measures to mitigate its impact on tourism and other economic activities.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the high rates of erosion on Soure's two main beaches and offers critical insights for policymakers to implement strategies that safeguard the region's tourism viability.
The Importance of Interdisciplinary Management for Sustainability and Safety in Ecological Trails
Authors: Falk Paulo Roberto Alves , Rausch Simone Regina Alves Julio , Lourenço Guilherme Ribeiro , Ribeiro Andreza de Oliveira , Medeiros Matheus Azevedo , Bassoli Matheus de Jesus
Published: February 2025

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the importance of interdisciplinary management in Ecological Trails (ET), highlighting the collaboration between professionals from different fields to create safe, educational, and sustainable spaces.
 
Theoretical Framework: ETs play a fundamental role in Environmental Education (EE) and health promotion, providing immersion in the natural environment and encouraging physical activities. However, their management faces challenges such as environmental degradation and inadequate infrastructure, requiring an interdisciplinary approach to ensure ecosystem preservation and participants' well-being.
 
Method: The research adopted a qualitative approach, based on a bibliographic review and document analysis. Sources such as scientific articles, technical reports, and environmental legislation were analyzed, along with international experiences to enhance the provision and management of ETs in Brazil.
 
Results and Discussion: The study highlighted that collaboration between professionals in fields such as physical education, biology, nursing, and environmental management significantly improves ET administration. This approach promotes safer and more effective EE practices while contributing to infrastructure maintenance and environmental conservation.
 
Research Implications: The results emphasize the need for careful and interdisciplinary planning in ET management to ensure their sustainability and quality. The study reinforces the importance of public policies that encourage the formation of multidisciplinary teams to optimize participants' experience and environmental preservation.
 
Originality/Value: Although there are numerous studies on EE and environmental conservation, interdisciplinary ET management still lacks in-depth investigation. This study contributes to understanding how collaboration among different fields of knowledge can enhance the ecological and social benefits of ETs.
Institutional Governance in Educational Units: A Systematic Review of the Literature of the Last Five Years
Authors: Vélez Diana Claribel Vera , Reto Arturo Javier Pallete , Peña Edilberto Calle
Published: February 2025

Objective: This article aims to analyze how institutional governance influences the quality of education in the last five years.
 
Theoretical Framework: This systematic review analyzes institutional governance as a process that integrates various administrative and quality aspects in educational institutions. It is highlighted that adequate and participatory management contributes to improving academic results and building more inclusive educational units, especially in contexts where educational inequalities persist.
 
Method: The PRISMA method was used to carry out this systematic review, performing exhaustive searches in databases such as Scopus, SciELO, Redalyc, Dialnet, Erih Plus, Latindex and the César Vallejo University. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were determined to select relevant studies during the last five years.
 
Results and Discussion: The findings indicate that effective governance is essential to foster a collaborative environment in educational institutions, involving all actors in the decision-making process. Inclusive educational policies are identified as a key factor to address inequalities and improve educational quality.
 
Implications of the Research: This review highlights the importance of adopting comprehensive approaches in institutional governance that not only consider administrative aspects, but also the social and economic context. The implications suggest that educational institutions should foster open dialogue between all actors involved to create more inclusive and participatory environments.
 
Originality/Value: This article provides an updated vision of institutional governance in educational units, highlighting its direct impact on the quality of education.
The Importance of Universities in Training Engineers Committed to the Sustainable Cause
Authors: Lamarão Ana Paula , Figueiredo Marco Antonio Gaya de , Corrêa Harrison Lourenço
Published: February 2025

Objective: This paper aims to address the best practices related to the teaching, training, and education of engineering professionals whose projects should be guided by their environmental impact and their sustainable character.
 
Theoretical Background: This section presents the main issues associated with the need for education and teaching on sustainability in universities, and in particular, in engineering courses.
 
Method: This research was based on the collection and reading of academic articles collected from the ScienceDirect and Google Scholar databases. The keywords 'universities' and 'sustainability', with spellings in English, were associated.
 
Results and Discussion: The results indicate an increase in academic publications on sustainability in higher education institutions, particularly since 2015. Although this increase is also observed in the engineering areas, the average is still lower than the total number of publications in other areas of knowledge, such as environmental sciences and energy.
 
Research Implications: The presented study reinforces the urgency in adopting curricula in engineering courses in Brazil that are updated and related to environmental sustainability.
 
Originality/Value: The period of climate change that the world is going through is undeniable. Changes in rainfall patterns, long periods of drought, desertification, and sandstorms are some of the most evident effects. All of them, in some way, are related to the linear mode of production and consumption, in which the disorderly and poorly planned extraction of existing natural resources is privileged. However, this current model is not capable of sustaining itself over time. Production alternatives must be researched and developed, allowing for the emergence of new production techniques and the improvement of existing ones, so that natural resources are conserved with less waste generation. Petrochemical, mineral extraction and refining, pulp and paper, and polymer processing units are examples of sectors that need to readjust to the concepts of sustainability and the sustainable development goals established by Agenda 2030. However, for the main points of change to be implemented, it is necessary to guarantee appropriate training for engineers. The precepts of environmental sustainability must be incorporated into their classical training, so that a new generation of professionals includes in their projects and research parameters aligned with the current and future demands of a planet that yearns for positive changes. In this sense, this article brings important reflections on this theme and the need to update engineering courses in Brazil..
Petrichor and After Hardeman’s ‘Petrichor’
Authors: Budde Robert , Hardeman Corey
Published: February 2025

One artist might plumb the depths of another artist’s work. Surface necessarily implies depth and Hardeman’s Petrichor documents grief as a play between surface and depth in the detritus of living. Budde’s poem After Hardeman’s ‘Petrichor’ follows her there with tender hands of language and a sharing of grief in all its levels.
Stories from the Botanical Underground
Authors: Saville Dara
Published: February 2025

Plants are intelligent keepers and communicators of more-than-human knowledge. Their stories relate the agency of place and plants, showing us how to live where we are, what it means to contribute to the continuance of life, and how to collaborate with nonhuman others in resilient place-making. Botanical storytelling reaffirms people-plant relations, reimagines human relationships with the land, and intervenes in prevailing social and environmental narratives. Stories from the Botanical Underground, presented at the 2023 American Association of Geographers conference, relates the ecological-social lives of betony (Pedicularis), globemallow (Sphaeralcea), and vervain (Verbena) and the knowledge they hold for navigating socio-environmental challenges. This collection of stories intends to de-center human impositions of colonial power upon botanical landscapes and re-center the teachings of place and plants on a damaged planet. In this research, medicinal plants themselves are recognized as primary contributors of knowledge. [...]
Beneath Clouded Hills
Authors: Helle Una
Published: February 2025

I’d like to tell you a story, ‘bout how England came to be…
So begins a retelling of Des Grantz Geanz, a more-than-human origin tale of England (Birt & Helle, 2023), which recounts how thirty exiled giants were the first to appear on Albion’s shores, named so after the eldest. Here, they lived in harmony with the existing flora and fauna until the tyrant Brutus invaded and made them flee underground. The tale starts off Beneath Clouded Hills (Figure 1), an artist film by Verity Birt and myself, which forms part of a wider art and research project in which we explore the ambiguous term “Deep England” (Birt & Helle, 2023).
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AWebsite with Ordering and Inventory Systemsfor XYZ Organic Shop
Authors:   College of Engineering and Information Sciences, Trinity University Asia, Philippines, De Guzman Annie Vironica , Llave Earl Joseph ,   College of Engineering and Information Sciences, Trinity University Asia, Philippines, Saludo Nicole Anne ,   College of Engineering and Information Sciences, Trinity University Asia, Philippines, Barut Bryan ,   College of Engineering and Information Sciences, Trinity University Asia, Philippines, Reyes Victoria ,   STI College Bacoor, Philippines, Villones Roman ,   College of Engineering and Information Sciences, Trinity University Asia, Philippines, Crisostomo Suzette ,   College of Engineering and Information Sciences, Trinity University Asia, Philippines
Published: February 2025

Purpose–Knowing the current situation of XYZ Organic shopdue to an unorganized inventory system, the product staff is having a hard time monitoring the number of products available to offer on the business which led to some instances where a product is out of stock.

Method–In this study, the agile software development methodology was used by the proponents. The Agile approach allows all the parts of the development of the system to be constructed efficiently by putting the client's needs.

Results–The project was evaluated based on ISO-25010:2011 with six (6) criteria: functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, satisfaction, and maintainability. The result of the evaluation, it is crucial for the success of a website to receive a rating of "very satisfactory" with an overall 4.06 weighted mean.

Conclusion–Based on the initial findings of the study, the respondents agreed that the functionality and performance of the website were evaluated by its users immediately after its launch, following the completion of the implementation process.

Recommendations–It is recommended that future preference of administrator of the website for XYZ Organic Shop should contemplate submitting a proposal to copyright the website to protect the organization's intellectual property.

Research Implications–The study allows us to provide online information about XYZ Organic Shop's history, marketing strategies, ordering procedure, and inventory process. The system has been implemented to improve XYZ Organic Shop sales, and it has been updated now and continuously improves to its latest version.

PracticalImplications–The priority benefit of A Website with Ordering and Inventory Systemsfor XYZ Organic Shop is to give information on the products and how to use them. Information is one of the criteria of customers for buying a product.

Keywords–e-commerce, organic, ordering, inventory, business, online, shopping cart
Modified Simple Linear Regression in Load Balancing Using CloudSim
Authors:   College of Information Technology and Computer Science, University of the Cordilleras, Philippines, Meing Luis William , Gayyed Arnemie ,   College of Information Technology and Computer Science, University of the Cordilleras, Philippines, Tandingan Jr. Dionisio ,   College of Information Technology and Computer Science, University of the Cordilleras, Philippines
Published: February 2025

Purpose–This study addresses load balancing algorithms facing challenges in predicting resource usage for load distribution by exploring the incorporation of Pythagorean means (arithmetic, geometric, and harmonic) into regression models to enhance prediction accuracy for CPU, RAM, and bandwidth utilization in cloud environments.

Method –Focusing on the Round Robin Scheduling Algorithm, this paper introduces modified simple linear regression (SLR) modelsthat integrate these means. Integrating these in the computation of a trendline function, computing then comparing the residuals on a sample dataset generated in CloudSim, is performed. A K-means model was used for comparison as it too was used in other literature.

Results –The findings reveal that incorporatingthe harmonic mean into SLR significantly reducesthemeansquarederror(MSE)inpredictingCPUandbandwidthusage,offeringa more nuanced approach to load balancing.

Conclusion –These results highlight the potentialof harmonic mean-based SLR in refining resource prediction algorithms, suggesting an avenue for future research in developing more adaptable and efficient load-balancing strategies in cloud computing.

Recommendations –The study can befurther validated in environments outside of CloudSim and further improved by adding the complexity of other measures of central tendency or linear regression methods.

Research Implications –The study encouragesfurther exploration into cloud infrastructure optimization, the development of ML-enhanced load-balancing algorithms, and the use of other statistical means in ML. This suggests a broader impact, indicating areas for future research for strategies in load balancing and resource prediction in cloud computingenvironments.

Practical Implications –The improved load balancing and usage prediction capabilities could benefit cloud service providers and end-users and lead to more reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.

Keywords–roundrobin,loadbalancing,cloudcomputing,Pythagoreanmeans,modified linear regression
SCREENING OF COLLECTION STRAINS OF THE GENUS BACILLUS WITH ANTAGONISTIC ACTIVITY AGAINST E. COLI
Authors: Dudnik D.E. , Irkitova A.N. , Malkova A.V. , Kozhevnikova E.N.
Published: February 2025

The ability to suppress pathogenic microflora is the main criterion for selecting strains when creating biological preparations
for animal husbandry. The study is aimed at studying the antagonistic activity of Bacillus spp. strains from the collection of the Prombiotech Engineering Center against E. coli.
НОРМАТИВНО-ПРАВОВОЕ РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЕ ПРИ ПРИМЕНЕНИИ БЕСПИЛОТНЫХ ЛЕТАТЕЛЬНЫХ АППАРАТОВ
Authors: Кочконов Б.Б. , Ким В.А.
Published: February 2025

В данной статье рассматриваются вопросы правового регулирования правового статуса нового для законода­тель­ст­ва Кыргызской Республики объекта права – беспилотных лета­тель­ных аппаратов, анализ содержания понятия «беспилот­ный летательный аппарат» и его отделение от терминов «дрон», «квадрокоптер». Рассмотрение проблем правового ре­гу­­лирования процедуры государственной регистрации беспи­лот­­ных летательных аппаратов в Кыргызстане, изучение за­ру­бежного опыта и практики правового регулирования дея­тель­ности беспилотных летательных аппаратов, аналитиче­ский обзор мирового опыта создания и развития беспилотных летательных аппаратов на примере нормативных правовых ак­тов Кыргызской Республики и законов Российской Федера­ции, Республики Беларусь, Республики Казахстан. В основной части представлен анализ законодательной базы стран, ис­пользуемых для проведения исследования.

his article discusses the issues of legal regulation of the legal status of a new object of law for the legislation of the Kyrgyz Repub­lic – unmanned aerial vehicles, analysis of the content of the concept of «unmanned aerial vehicle» and its separation from the term’s «dro­ne», «quadcopter». Consideration of the problems of legal regu­­lation of the procedure of state registration of unmanned aerial vehicles in Kyrgyzstan, study of foreign experience and practice of le­gal regula­tion of unmanned aerial vehicles, analytical review of world experien­ce in the creation and development of unmanned aerial vehicles on the example of regulatory legal acts of the Kyrgyz Re­public and the laws of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Be­la­rus, the Republic of Kazakhstan. The main part presents an ana­lysis of the legislative frame­work of the countries used for the study.

Бул макалада Кыргыз Республикасынын мый­замдары үчүн укуктун жаңы объектиси – Учкучсуз учуучу ап­па­рат­тар­дын укуктук статусун укуктук жөнгө салуу масе­ле­лерин изил­дөө, «учкучсуз учуучу аппарат» түшүнүгүнүн маз­му­нун талдоо жана анын «дрон», «квадрокоптер», терминде­ри­нен ажы­ра­ты­лышы каралат. Кыргызстанда учкучсуз учуучу ап­парат­тар­ды мамлекеттик каттоонун жол-жобосун укук­тук жөнгө салуу көйгөйлөрүн кароо, чет өлкөлүк тажрыйбаны жана уч­куч­суз учуучу аппараттардын ишин укуктук жөнгө са­луу прак­ти­касын изилдөө, Кыргыз Республикасынын ченемдик-укуктук актыларынын жана Россия Федерациясынын, Бела­русь Рес­пуб­ли­касынын, Казакстан Республикасынын мыйзам­да­рынын ми­салында уч­кучсуз учуучу аппараттарды түзүү жа­на өнүк­тү­рүү боюнча дүйнөлүк тажрыйбага аналитикалык се­реп са­луу. Негизги бө­лүм­дө изилдөө жүргүзүү үчүн колдонул­ган өл­кө­лөр­дүн мыйзам­дык базасына талдоо берилген.