bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relationship between onboarding process and organizational culture in the pharmaceutical industry in North Macedonia
Authors: Murgoski Tane
Published: April 2024

Using the Voice of the Organizations (Vox) instrument, this paper examines the relationship between the onboarding process and organizational culture in the pharmaceutical industry in North Macedonia, with particular reference to drug manufacturing companies. The four-dimensional Vox model has been extensively utilized and focuses only on the four designated types of organizational culture. A total of 228 responses were collected and analyzed using SPSS software by distributing online questionnaires to employees in drug manufacturing companies in North Macedonia. The results indicate that Entrepreneurial Democracy is the most preferred organizational culture during their onboarding process. Moreover, the analysis investigates the impact of generational differences, work experience, and job categories on perceptions of organizational culture in greater detail. Diverse aspects exhibited significant differences, highlighting the need for organizations to address specific dimensions during the onboarding process to foster a positive work environment. Overall, this study contributes valuable insights into the relationship between the onboarding process and organizational culture in the pharmaceutical industry, laying the groundwork for future research and providing organizations with practical implications.
Challenges of financing the current account deficit of the Republic of Serbia
Authors: Čakajac Božidar , Janković Nenad , Dimitrijević Miloš
Published: April 2024

Developing countries, including the Republic of Serbia, due to the lack of capital and the disparity between domestic accumulation and investment spending find a solution for financing the current account deficit in the import of foreign capital, which results in financial balance surpluses. In conditions of insufficient inflow of foreign capital, an additional source of financing the balance of payments imbalance is borrowing abroad. The aim of the research is to identify the key sources of financing the current account deficit of the Republic of Serbia in the 2007-2022 period. The research results suggest that, although during the last few years the coverage of the current account deficit is largely provided by the net inflow of foreign direct investments, these funds are still not sufficient to ensure the financing of the deficit components of the current account of the Republic of Serbia. This is greatly contributed by the fact that one of the main deficit components is precisely the ever-increasing outflow of income that is realized on the basis of these investments. Due to all of the above, borrowing abroad is still used as an option for financing the deficit.
Post-socialist (urban) financialization in Serbia: An empirical insight
Authors: Zeković Slavka
Published: April 2024

The paper explores Serbia's post-socialist financialization based on the galloping urban real estate trends after the global crisis in 2008. Financialization as a global process had a significant role in the socio-economic development and urban changes in different contextual frameworks, including the post-socialist European countries. However, there are not enough studies on financialization in these countries, while in Serbia they are completely absent. Focusing on post-socialist Serbia in the post-crisis period, the paper situates the narrative of urban financialization into the broader context by: illuminating the financialization dimensions; identifying the indicators for selected financialization dimensions; analyzing concrete data for selected financialization dimensions by specific indicators, and comparing available indicators of financialization with those in some post-socialist countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and South-Eastern Europe (SEE). The empirical analysis provides insight into the complex nature of urban financialization which is measured by specific indicators. The findings point to a connection between the intertwining of global financial and macroeconomic trends and the urban development processes. It is assumed that there is a certain correlation and interconnection between (urban) financialization and developmental, monetary and financial policies and foreign financial inflows in Serbia.
Achieved level of sustainable tourism development in the Republic of Serbia: The case of spa destinations
Authors: Bošković Nikola , Despotović Danijela , Alempijević Antonina
Published: April 2024

Sustainable tourism is a dominant theoretical paradigm and the most acceptable solution to the challenges of modern tourism development. The main goal of the paper is to examine the achieved level of development of sustainable tourism in the Republic of Serbia on the example of spa destinations. Spa destinations are one of the three most developed forms of tourism in the Republic of Serbia with a long tradition of development. The paper analysed the most developed and recognizable destinations: Vrnjačka Banja, Sokobanja, Vrdnik Banja, Palić Banja, Bukovička Banja and Koviljača Banja. To assess the achieved level of sustainability, indicators developed by the European Union were used: economic, ecological, social, cultural and indicators of tourist satisfaction with the destination. The research results show that the achieved level of development is not aligned with sustainable development. The paper provides recommendations on how to improve the development of tourism and harmonize it with the principles of sustainable tourism.
Accumulation of foreign exchange reserves in the function of preventing currency crisis
Authors: Đolić Aleksandar , Marković Milan , Stojadinović-Jovanović Sandra
Published: April 2024

The purpose of the paper is to explain the importance of foreign exchange reserves (FER) for the protection of the country from potential currency vulnerability. FER are controlled by the central monetary institution of the country - the central bank. We have witnessed many currency, financial and economic crises that have hit various parts of the world in the past three decades. If there is no appropriate and timely reaction of the central bank in crisis conditions or there is a bad choice of the exchange rate regime (ERR), it can lead to unforeseeable consequences for the economy and the entire society of the country. The paper will benefit monetary policy makers in order to review the optimality of FER and the sustainability of the current ERR.
The influence of essential oils on the properties of biopolymer films based on wild flax (Camelina sativa L.)
Authors: Šuput Danijela , Lončar Biljana , Hromiš Nevena , Popović Senka , Rakita Slađana , Spasevski Nedeljka
Published: April 2024

The aim of this work was the activation of biopolymer material based on wild flax cake (Camelina Sativa) with eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils added in different concentrations (0.5%, 1% and 2%). The wild flax cake, left over after the cold pressing of the oil, was used to obtain biopolymer films. To obtain active packaging, essential oils were added to this biopolymer material and the influence of the addition of essential oils on the physico-chemical, mechanical, barrier and biological properties of biopolymer films based on wild flax cake was examined. The obtained results showed the most significant influence on water vapor permeability. The control sample had a water vapor permeability value of 5.43 g/m 2 h, while in the sample with 2% added eucalyptus essential oil, this value was 3.14 g/m 2 h. Antioxidant activity was also confirmed in the control sample without added essential oils (60.10%), but with the addition of 2% eucalyptus essential oil, this value increased to 78.54%. Eucalyptus essential oil proved to be more effective than rosemary oil on the investigated properties of the films. The addition of essential oils to biopolymer films broadens the spectrum of functional properties, including the improvement of mechanical, barrier and biological properties.
Relationship between economic and organized crime in modern society
Authors: Jakovljević Marija
Published: April 2024

Organized crime and related economic crime are the focus of interest for all modern, well-organized states. Theoreticians generally agree that organized crime has closely followed the development of modern states, while economic crime has evolved with the development of the economy and business, both at national and supranational levels, alongside the expansion of information and communication technologies. Despite being viewed as two distinct types of crime, economic and organized crime are highly interdependent and interconnected. While a small number of economic crime offenses lack the characteristics of organized crime, a significant number of criminal activities exhibit organized elements within the realm of the economy and economic activities. Thus, the relationship between these two types of crime is directly proportional, wherein the development of organized crime follows the development of economic crime, and vice versa. In addition to the introduction and conclusion, the paper consists of three interconnected and interrelated parts. The first part elucidates the philosophy of organized crime. It highlights the problems of defining, the lack of a unique definition, and its multidisciplinary nature. Additionally, it presents the most significant characteristics and manifestations of organized crime in theory and practice. The second part deals with the issues of economic crime. Similarly to the first part, it discusses the process of determining and defining the concept of economic crime, presenting its basic characteristics and contemporary types. Finally, the third part of the paper examines the relationship between these two categories of crime.
Structure and ratio legis of retention right in contemporary civil law
Authors: Pavićević Aleksandra
Published: April 2024

The subject of this work is critical analysis of key segments of the civil law institute of retention, i.e., the right to retain the debtor's property - primarily in positive Serbian law, but also in European regulations with the longest tradition of civil codes. Through the application of various scientific methods, particularly axiological and comparative law, the author analyzes and evaluates the following segments of Ius retentionis: definition, content and effect, forms, conditions for establishment, protection, and termination, with demarcation from related institutes. Commenting on various positive legislative solutions, the author also reflects on: the solutions of two previously drafted drafts that embody potential proposals for future Serbian civil law; as well as the model-rule DCFR, which constitutes part of the "soft" law of the EU, with which the domestic solution is useful to harmonize in the future, with the aim of determining the direction of further development of this institute. By providing explanation of some doctrinal and disputed retention issues (such as: permitted object, scope, legal nature), the author provides an authentic picture of this useful, but controversial institute. The author concludes that retention can be described as unfinished real right sui generis, an atypical legal real guarantee authentically exercised by self-protection technique, whose ratio legis is threefold: social, material and procedural justification. All of this finally outlines the direction of its further affirmation, i.e., the strengthening of retention in all segments of the institute, regarding: effect, content, expansion of the object, simplified conditions for establishment, as well as an increasing number of modalities.
Surface hydrophobization of handmade paper
Authors: Marinković Aleksandar , Milošević Milena , Vuksanović Marija , Jančić-Heinemann Radmila , Matijašević Milica , Radmilović Vuk , Živković Predrag
Published: April 2024

The paper shows the possibilities of increasing the hydrophobicity of the paper surface by applying layers of hydrophobic material to the surface. Various application techniques and the following substances were tested: stearic acid, shellac and zinc-hydroxide. Hydrophobicity was tested using the modified Cobb method, measuring the contact angle and drop retention time. The presence of hydrophobizing agents was confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy. It was found that the methods of applying the hydrophobizing agent, used in this work, give much better results with stearic acid, compared to shellac. This manuscript presents novel possibilities of increasing paper surface hydrophobicity by applying layers of hydrophobic material to the surface. Various layer application techniques were examined, as well as substances including: stearic acid, shellac and zinc-hydroxide. Hydrophobicity was tested using the modified Cobb method, measuring the contact angle and drop retention time. The presence of hydrophobizing agents was confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy. Based on the results achieved, it can be concluded that the methods of applying the hydrophobizing agent, used in this work, give much better results with stearic acid, compared to shellac.
Millimetre-wave propagation channel based on NYUSIM channel model with consideration of rain fade in tropical climates
Authors: Urošević Uglješa , Božović Jovana
Published: April 2024

The impact of atmospheric attenuation on wireless communication links is much more severe and complicated in tropical regions. That is due to the extreme temperatures, intense humidity, foliage and higher precipitation rain rates. This paper investigates the propagation of mm waves at 38 GHz. Key propagation channel parameters such as the path loss, path loss exponent, Rician K-factor, root mean square, delay spread and received power have been investigated considering the rain attenuation. The NYUSIM simulator was used. The analysis results have been classified considering rain attenuation, antenna setup, link distances, antenna height and antenna gain.
Applied Psychology Research: A new journal in the field of psychology
Authors: Lanza Giuseppe
Published: April 2024

Social psychology focuses on identifying and resolving a wide range of psychological problems in society. Many industries are flourishing as a result of the economy and human society’s rapid development; this increases diversity and offers people great convenience. But in the meantime, an increasing number of people are facing different psychological disorders that have caused many negative impacts in their lives. To improve this situation currently, research on social psychology is becoming more and more important and necessary.
Determination of Maneuvering Force Coefficients for a Destroyer Model with OpenFOAM
Authors: Jin Shanqin , Zha Ruosi , Peng Heather , Qiu Wei , McTaggart Kevin
Published: April 2024

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Ship maneuvering performance can be predicted using various methods, including physical model tests, rapid simulations using coefficient-based forces, and high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics. This article considers the application of computational fluid dynamics for the prediction of hull force coefficients to be used as inputs to rapid maneuvering simulations. The open-source software OpenFOAM was used to simulate forces on the destroyer model DTMB 5415 for steady drift, oscillatory pure sway motion, and oscillatory yaw motion. Recommendations are provided regarding best practices in a number of areas, including domain size, mesh refinement, time step size, and turbulent modeling. Predicted forces for steady drift angles up to 12 degrees are typically within 10%of experimental values. For oscillatory sway and yaw motions, predicted forces are typically within 25%of experimental values.

Keywords

maneuvering; OpenFOAM; best modeling practices
Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitsizliği Bağlamında Kadın Foto Muhabirleri: Deneyimler ve Sorunlar
Authors: Özdemir Melis
Published: April 2024

Günümüzde ekonomik ve toplumsal yaşamın bir yarısını kadınlar oluşturmaktadır. Ancak kadınların ekonomik ve toplumsal yaşama yaptıkları katkı ile bu imkanlardan yararlanma düzeyleri doğru orantılı değildir. Kamusal alan ve özel alan ayrımının görünür olmaya başladığı dönemde, kadınların medya endüstrisinde aktif faaliyet gösterdiği saptanmıştır. Özellikle bu süreçte kadınlar, medya sektörünün çoğunlukla yayın bölümlerinde faaliyet göstermektedir. Bunda kadına ve erkeğe dayatılan toplumsal cinsiyet rollerinin payı büyüktür. İşgücü piyasasında bu roller sonucunda meydana gelen kadın işi ve erkek işi ayrımı, medya sektöründe de kadınların ve erkeklerin sayısal olarak yığıldığı cinsiyetleşmiş mesleklere neden olmuştur. Bu mesleklerden biri ise foto muhabirliğidir. Bu çalışmada, medyada aktif faaliyet gösteren kadın foto muhabirlerin sektörde ve alanda uğradıkları ayrımcılıklar, sayısal olarak az olmalarının dezavantajları, avantajları ve toplumsal cinsiyet rollerinin meslekleri üzerindeki etkileri gibi konular incelenecektir. Bu kapsamda sektörde faaliyet gösteren 6 kadın foto muhabirle derinlemesine görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Yapılan görüşmeler literatürde yer alan araştırma ve raporlar ışığında değerlendirilip, bulgular kategorize edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda kadın foto muhabirlerin cinsiyetleri nedeniyle medya sektöründe ayrımcılığa uğradığı saptanmıştır. Özellikle kadınların uğradığı ayrımcılık ve ev içi sorumluluklar foto muhabirlik mesleğinin önünde engel teşkil etmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Toplumsal Cinsiyet, Kadın, Medya Endüstrisi, Ayrımcılık, Foto Muhabiri
A theory that never was: Wrong way to the “Dawn of speech”
Authors: Ekström Axel G.
Published: April 2024

Recent literature argues that a purportedly long-standing theory—so-called “laryngeal descent theory”—in speech evolution has been refuted (Boë et al., 2019, https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aaw3916). However, an investigation into the relevant source material reveals that the theory described has never been a prominent line of thinking in speech-centric sciences. The confusion arises from a fundamental misunderstanding: the argument that the descent of the larynx and the accompanying changes in the hominin vocal tract expanded the range of possible speech sounds for human ancestors (a theory that enjoys wide interdisciplinary support) is mistakenly interpreted as a belief that all speech was impossible without such changes—a notion that was never widely endorsed in relevant literature. This work aims not to stir controversy but to highlight important historical context in the study of speech evolution.
Influence Digital Literacy on Students' Reading Interest with Consider Concentration Study Students in Social Sciences Lessons
Authors: Sarlin Sarlin , Iskandar Iskandar , Herlina Herlina
Published: April 2024

Education can do it too carried out through two things ie formal education. Formal education is education that can be obtained with follow activity or a structured educational program as well as planned by government agencies for example through school or university. Formulation problem is There is influence digital literacy towards interest read students, Is there is difference interest read between students who have concentration height and concentration low, Is There is influence interaction between digital literacy with concentration Study student to interest read student. Research purposes Prove exists influence interaction between digital literacy and concentration Study student to interest read student. Types of research This is experiment. According to Sugiyono (2022) method study quantitative  is method research conducted​ with experiments used​ For know influence independent variable ( treatment ) towards variable dependent ( interest read ) in controlled conditions.​ On research experiment writer use One class the divided into two groups that is group experiments and groups control. Research result. Normality test done For know population studied​ normally distributed or No. And is condition for parametric tests, if significance > 0.05, then population normally distributed, if significance < 0.05 then population distribute not normal, because significance > 0.05 then decided population normal distribution.
Unfrei, Unfair und Unsicher
Authors: Kars Kaynar Ayşegül
Published: April 2024

Es ist notwendig, sich zu vergegenwärtigen, dass Wahlen mehr umfassen als den bloßen Akt der Stimmenabgabe am Wahltag.
Opredelitev povezanosti kakovosti življenja bolnikov z akromegalijo z biokemičnimi in kliničnimi značilnostmi njihove bolezni
Authors: Herman Rok , Mastnak Lara , Goričar Katja , Janež Andrej , Jensterle Sever Mojca
Published: April 2024

Background: The gap between the treatment goals for acromegaly as defined by clinicians and patients has contributed to developing new tools for a standardized assessment of disease control status. Through our research, we aimed to evaluate the clinical utility of two new comprehensive assessment tools for acromegaly: the SAGIT Instrument and the AcroQoL questionnaire. Additionally, we examined the correlation between the subscores, the overall score, and traditional treatment goals.
Methods: The cross-sectional study included 72 patients diagnosed and treated between 2000 and 2020. The SAGIT score at diagnosis before treatment was determined retrospectively. During follow-up, we determined the SAGIT score again and invited patients to complete the AcroQoL questionnaire.
Results: All SAGIT subscores decreased significantly from diagnosis to the last examination. SAGIT at baseline did not discriminate against the current disease control status. However, higher global score and a subscore »T« at diagnosis were associated with uncontrolled disease after the first-line treatment. The total SAGIT score at the follow-up and its subscores »G« and »I« were able to discriminate between patients with cured/pharmacologically controlled and untreated disease. At follow-up, the AcroQoL score was 69.3, with the highest score in the »Personal relations subscale« and the most affected »Physical scale«. Both at diagnosis and follow-up, there were significant negative correlations between »S« and »A« subscores of the SAGIT score and AcroQoL. Higher BMI, presence of soft tissue swelling, joint symptoms, headaches, sleep apnea, and hypertension were associated with impaired quality of life of our patients.
Conclusion: We confirmed the complementary role of the SAGIT score and the AcroQoL questionnaire and identified new potential treatment targets that could improve the quality of life of acromegaly patients.
Collection method for high-SNR IQ recordings of FDD LTE user equipment emissions
Authors: Sanders Aric , Kuester Dan , Wunderlich Adam
Published: April 2024

This report documents collection methods for high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in-phase and quadrature (I/Q) radio frequency (RF) recordings of long-term evolution (LTE) uplink emissions from a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) handset in a fully conducted environment. A base station emulator was used to configure the handset to statically transmit over various LTE physical resource block configuration for 1.4 MHz, 3 MHz, 5 MHz, and 10 MHz uplink channels centered at 1770 MHz in LTE Band 66, which is a frequency-division duplex (FDD) band. The aim of this effort was to acquire a dataset that could be used to aid the development of computational models for emissions from real-world communication hardware.
La Cooperación Policial Internacional como Estrategia en la Lucha contra la Violencia, Delincuencia y Criminalidad en el Ecuador
Authors: Barragán Galeas Sandra Paola , Velasteguí Silva David Avelino
Published: April 2024

La seguridad se ha convertido en una de las prioridades del Estado, su finalidad es reducir los índices de violencia, delincuencia y criminalidad, garantizar el acceso a la justicia y mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas, lo que implica generar acciones estratégicas para evitar la impunidad en el cometimiento de delitos. Ante esto los países buscan trabajar de manera coordinada a nivel internacional, porque reconocen que los delincuentes se desplazan a otros sitios, atravesando fronteras y haciendo uso de identidades falsas para evitar ser identificados y continuar con sus operaciones ilícitas. El presente trabajo investigativo tiene como finalidad realizar un análisis sobre la cooperación policial internacional que realiza la Policía Nacional del Ecuador en coordinación con otros entes y su impacto para la lucha contra la delincuencia y la criminalidad en el contexto ecuatoriano. Para lo cual se ha realizado una revisión documental de diferentes textos públicos de carácter académico, científico, informativo, entre otros, así como también de material audiovisual disponible en la web que aportó información para fundamentar este estudio. Como principal hallazgo se destaca que el Ecuador es miembro de la mayor organización policial a nivel mundial (OIPC-INTERPOL) lo que le permite acceder a una red policial global para la lucha contra la delincuencia y la criminalidad; el intercambio de información de forma segura; la difusión de alertas internacionales; la localización y detención de fugitivos requeridos a nivel internacional; el asesoramiento de personal especializado; el desarrollo de capacidades a través de la formación y perfeccionamiento de los funcionarios encargados de la aplicación de la ley, entre otros beneficios.
Presentation of a Causal Model of Relationships Between Metacognitive Beliefs, Need for Cognition, and Metacognitive Awareness: The Mediating Role of Goal Orientation and Self-Efficacy
Authors: Rajabi Fahimeh , Bayramnejad Horeye , Khodarahmi Someyeh , Salmanpour Sadegheh , Hematyrad Farzaneh
Published: April 2024

Objective: Metacognitive beliefs have significant impacts on individual performance, and enhancing and altering these beliefs lead to meaningful changes in metacognitive awareness. The present study aims to present a causal model of the relationships between metacognitive beliefs, the need for cognition, and metacognitive awareness: exploring the mediating role of goal orientation and self-efficacy in the context of students taking a general English course at Payame Noor University, Fars Province, during the first semester of 2021. Methods and Materials: This is an applied study using a descriptive correlational research design through path analysis. The statistical population includes all undergraduate students at Payame Noor University, Fars Province, who enrolled in a general English course in the first semester of 2021, totaling approximately 3,422 students. A sample of 480 students was selected using stratified random sampling based on Morgan’s table. Data collection tools included the Bufora et al. (1998) goal orientation questionnaire, Wells’ (1997) metacognitive beliefs questionnaire, Sherer and Maddux’s (1997) self-efficacy scale, and the Cacioppo (1996) need for cognition questionnaire. Findings: The current study indicates that the indices of the conceptual model’s fit are in an acceptable condition. The four factors of metacognitive beliefs, need for cognition, goal orientation, and self-efficacy have a significant effect on students’ metacognitive awareness. Among the internal variables, self-efficacy had the most substantial effect (0.19), and metacognitive beliefs had the least (0.164). Conclusion: Overall, considering the goodness-of-fit indices and the overall examination of the model within the study group, the model exhibited appropriate fit and can be utilized in decision-making and policy-setting.
SGLT-2 Inhibitors and Their Correlation With Kidney Stones. A Systematic Review
Authors: Alshehri Bander J. , Shalabi Hani Sadaka
Published: April 2024

Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors have emerged as a valuable class of medications for managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) due to their efficacy in glycemic control and cardiovascular and renal benefits. However, concerns have been raised regarding their potential association with an increased risk of kidney stone formation.
Objective: This systematic review aimed to comprehensively evaluate the existing literature to determine the association between SGLT-2 inhibitors and kidney stone formation, elucidate potential underlying mechanisms, and discuss implications for clinical practice.
Methods: A systematic search of databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Sciences, Medline, and Scopus was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Relevant research articles investigating the utilization of SGLT-2 inhibitors in humans and their potential correlation with kidney stones were included. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed, and a mixed-methods synthesis approach was used for data analysis.
Results: The systematic review identified several studies examining the association between SGLT-2 inhibitors and kidney stones. Overall, SGLT-2 inhibitors were found to be associated with a potential protective effect against kidney stone formation. Mechanistically, SGLT-2 inhibitors promote glycosuria and natriuresis, leading to increased urine flow rate and enhanced urinary volume, which may help dilute and flush out stone-forming substances. However, certain limitations and considerations, including potential adverse events and variations in study designs, were also highlighted.
Conclusion: This systematic review provides valuable insights into the potential correlation between SGLT-2 inhibitors and kidney stones. While the observed protective effect against kidney stone formation is promising, further research with longer follow-up durations and larger sample sizes is warranted to establish a more conclusive understanding of this relationship. Nonetheless, clinicians should remain vigilant in monitoring patients using SGLT-2 inhibitors and carefully assess individual risk factors when prescribing these medications.
Effects of Co-Curricular Activities on Academic Performance of Elementary School Students
Authors: Yasin Nida , Khalid Ibrahim , Rashid Sehar
Published: April 2024

Background: Co-curricular activities (CCAs) have been increasingly recognized for their pivotal role in enhancing both academic performance and overall student development. These activities complement traditional learning by fostering a range of skills crucial for personal and academic growth.
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effects of co-curricular activities on the academic performance of sixth-grade students at Government Girls High School Bharth, Sialkot, providing insights into how these activities influence educational outcomes.
Methods: A quantitative, experimental design was employed involving 98 sixth-grade students who were randomly assigned to either the experimental (n=36) or control group (n=36). The intervention included various CCAs such as drama, quiz, painting, and sports over two months. Data were collected using pre- and post-tests from the Urdu textbooks, with the results analyzed using SPSS version 25 to conduct t-tests and calculate means and standard deviations.
Results: The pre-test results showed no significant difference between the groups (experimental group mean=14.97, SD=2.560; control group mean=14.03, SD=2.667; p=.131). Post-intervention, the experimental group exhibited a significant improvement in scores (mean=16.69, SD=2.806) compared to the control group (mean=12.69, SD=3.206), with p<.0001 indicating a substantial impact of CCAs on student performance.
Conclusion: The study confirms that engagement in co-curricular activities significantly boosts academic performance among students, suggesting that such activities should be integral to educational curricula to promote comprehensive student development.
Analysis of the Motives and Risk Countermeasures for Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions of Agrochemical Companies Based on OLI Model
Authors: Zhou Jiake , Yuan Canyang
Published: April 2024

Nowadays, agrochemical companies are facing challenges such as fluctuations in supply and demand, intense market competition, and declining product prices, which have led to varying degrees of performance decline. At the same time, high-quality undervalued companies in the international market are attracting more and more Chinese companies to step into the global market in search of new growth opportunities through cross-border mergers and acquisitions. This paper, based on the OLI model, analyzes the motives of mergers and acquisitions from three aspects: ownership advantages, location advantages, and internalization advantages. It discusses the potential risks in the merger and acquisition process and preventive measures, and proposes relevant conclusions based on this.
Research and analysis on the status quo of traditional villages in Guangxi Province based on Cite-space
Authors: Yuan Tianyuan
Published: April 2024

There are many well-preserved traditional ancient buildings in Guangxi Province, and the visualization of the academic achievements in this field can help to form a clear understanding of the current research status and development trend, so as to provide reference value for the subsequent research work. In this paper, we use Cite-space visualization software to systematically sort out 317 CNKI journals with the theme of "traditional villages in Guangxi" from the perspectives of literature characteristics and literature content, and find that: the number of published journals on the whole shows a rising trend, but is still relatively small; the academic atmosphere of mutual cooperation among journal authors is still good; the academic atmosphere of included journals is still good; the number of published journals is still small; and the number of published journals is still very small, and the academic atmosphere is still very small. The academic atmosphere among journal authors is still good; the included journals are mainly regional and ethnic, highlighting the specialization of regional nature research; the research hotspots are focused on traditional villages, rural revitalization, tourism development, urbanization and other fields, and future research should be combined with rural revitalization and rural tourism, and more consideration should be given to the development mode of rural revitalization by virtue of the characteristics of the traditional villages and the use of the tourism industry to promote rural revitalization, which is not only in line with the strategic planning of the country but also can better protect and inherit the traditional villages, but also can better protect and inherit the traditional villages. It can also better protect and inherit traditional culture.
Analyzing the Sustainability Report of Multinational Companies
Authors: Chai Yuhan
Published: April 2024

Nowadays, more and more multinational corporations attach importance to sustainable development, and most of them present their annual decisions in sustainability reports. However, most multinational corporations only execute sustainability decisions to establish a good corporate image and reputation and meet public expectations, without rigorously evaluating the feasibility of sustainability reports and subsequent measurements, so this article uses HP, a representative multinational corporation, and critically analyzes HP's sustainability reports in recent years using the well-known and widely used GRI framework and corporate social responsibility theory.
The Future Development of Hong Kong Dollar Exchange Rate Regime
Authors: Yi Xinwen
Published: April 2024

In the context of the developing economies, this paper examines the future outlook of Hong Kong's Linked Exchange Rate System. There is an emerging need for a re-evaluation of the system after a 40-year stable period of operation. This paper adopts a qualitative analysis to evaluate the current merits and dilemmas of the Hong Kong Dollar and its link with the Renminbi. It examines the possibility of pegging the Hong Kong Dollar to the Renminbi and the pre-conditions to be met for implementation. As well as the implications of such reform for both Hong Kong and the Mainland.
Exploration and Practice of Course Ideological and Political Education in Clinical Skills Training Courses
Authors: Du Yaming
Published: April 2024

The effective integration of ideological and political education with medical professional courses is one of the most important contents of medical teaching reform. It is a process of organic unity of knowledge transmission and value guidance, and is the key to the implementation of the Healthy China strategy and the "moral education". This study analyzes the necessity of carrying out ideological and political education in clinical skills training courses, and combines the characteristics of clinical skills training courses to integrate ideological and political education from the aspects of revising experimental teaching objectives, optimizing experimental teaching content, innovating practical training teaching methods, and improving experimental evaluation mechanisms. The aim is to carry out ideological and political education with professional knowledge, achieve the subtle integration of ideological and political education into the brain and heart, and guide medical students to establish a correct outlook on life Values, cultivate students' patriotism, national confidence, and professional spirit of respecting life, advocating medical ethics, selfless dedication, and overcoming obstacles, so that students can learn and apply what they have learned.
Research on the Construction Method of Real-time Scheduling Process and Bus Scheduling Table based on WorldFIP Fieldbus
Authors: Liu Yuliang , Rao Ziyi , Zhe Qiang , Sun Hongxiao , Liang Geng
Published: April 2024

The WorldFIP protocol is the third part of the European standard EN-50150. It is particularly suitable for use in distributed computer control systems. WorldFIP provides data transfer services for variable exchange, and in order to cope with the real-time requirements of the system during variable transfer, the WorldFIP protocol provides communication services based on periodic and non-periodic identification exchanges, in which periodic exchanges have the highest priority and are scheduled cyclically according to the bus scheduling table at runtime. execution at runtime according to the bus scheduling table. Therefore, when constructing the scheduling table, the respective schedulability can be determined at pre-run time. For acyclic variable exchanges, the situation is different as they have a lower priority level and perform variable exchanges according to a first-come-first-served strategy. In this paper, from the perspective of variable exchange, we study the communication mode of the WorldFIP protocol, the process of cyclic and acyclic variable exchange, introduce a method for constructing bus scheduling tables based on microcycles and macrocycles, and finally give specific examples to prove the rationality of this method.
Analysis of Aroma Components of Enzymatic Hydrolysis Products of Oak Lignin from Different Producing Areas
Authors: Zheng Hao
Published: April 2024

The morphology and structure of lignin in French oak, American oak and Chinese Mongolian oak were observed and compared by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that the surface of lignin after enzymatic hydrolysis was more irregular and the contact area was obviously increased. GC-MS detected 3 kinds of lignin, 4 kinds of components and 30 kinds of volatile substances. The lignin content of French oak was the highest (8911.5 ± 512.2 μg/L, 29 kinds), followed by that of American oak (8071.7 ±541.9 μg/L, 26 kinds), and that of Mongolian oak was the least (7903.3 ± 492.5 μg/L, 26 kinds). The results of aroma characteristics analysis, principal component analysis and heat map analysis showed that the aroma components of the three kinds of oak lignin were significantly different. French oak lignin could provide more volatile phenols, with obvious smoky, woody and sweet flavor. Mongolian oak lignin carries more phenolic and ester compounds, providing a relatively soft floral, fruity flavor. American oak lignin has a relatively average aroma substance content, which can bring strong and complex complex aroma characteristics.
Studying reflection among future university teachers
Authors: Сулимова А.В. , Украинцева Ю.А. , Гуторова Г.А. , Дайнеко С.А.
Published: April 2024

актуальность статьи обусловлена необходимостью изучения уровня развития коммуникативной компетентности студентов вуза. Цель и задачи процесса обучения реализуются в результате взаимодействия преподавателя и будущих педагогов и направлены на развитие рефлексии. В статье проведен анализ литературных источников по проблеме развития рефлексивных закономерностей организации коммуникативных процессов. Раскрыто понятие рефлексивности. Проведена диагностика свойств рефлексивности и ее направленности по методике А.В. Карпова. В экспериментальных группах развитие коммуникативной компетентности осуществлялось в соответствии с разработанной экспериментальной рабочей программой, включающей 70 % интерактивных технологий и специальный курс «Развитие коммуникативной компетентности на занятиях элективными дисциплинами по физической культуре и спорту». В контрольной группе учебные занятия проводились по рабочей программе государственного образца. Приведены результаты диагностики уровня рефлексии. Для выполнения статистического анализа использовался программный продукт MS Excel. Рассчитывали среднее арифметическое (Х), среднеквадратическое отклонение (), ошибку среднего арифметического (m), достоверность различий (по t-критерию Стьюдента), критерий согласия Пирсона. Статья предназначена для работников системы образования, руководителей образовательных организаций, исследователей.

the relevance of the article is due to the need to study the level of development of communicative competence of university students. The purpose and objectives of the learning process are realized as a result of interaction between the teacher and future teachers and are aimed at developing reflection. The article analyzes literary sources on the problem of the development of reflexive patterns in the organization of communicative processes. The concept of reflexivity is revealed. The properties of reflexivity and its orientation were diagnosed using the method of A.V. Karpov. In the experimental groups, the development of communicative competence was carried out in accordance with the developed experimental work program, including 70% of interactive technologies and a special course “Development of communicative competence in classes in elective disciplines in physical education and sports”. In the control group, training sessions were conducted according to the state-standard work program. The results of diagnosing the level of reflection are presented. To perform statistical analysis, MS Excel software was used. The arithmetic mean (X), standard deviation (), error of the arithmetic mean (m), significance of differences (according to Student's t-test), and Pearson's goodness-of-fit test were calculated. The article is intended for employees of the education system, heads of educational organizations, and researchers.
Large sports events in the system of factors motivating students to enter physical education at a university
Authors: Фазлеев А.Н. , Фазлеева Е.В. , Шалавина А.С. , Бикмуллина А.Р. , Ратова Е.Н. , Садыкова А.М.
Published: April 2024

в статье на примере Казанского федерального университета анализируется и демонстрируется использование мотивирующего потенциала масштабных спортивных мероприятий и соревнований как уникального социального явления в практике воспитательной работы высшей школы. Дана оценка опыта деятельности кафедры физического воспитания в данном направлении. Продемонстрированы психоло-педагогические результаты работы. Сделаны выводы и определены перспективы деятельности по использованию воспитательного эффекта спортивных мероприятий в формировании мотивационно-ценностного отношения студенческой молодежи к занятиям физической культурой, спотом, повышению уровня двигательной активности.

using the example of Kazan Federal University, the article analyzes and demonstrates the use of the motivating potential of large-scale sporting events and competitions as a unique social phenomenon in the practice of educational work in higher education. An assessment is made of the experience of the Department of Physical Education in this area. Psychological and pedagogical results of the work were demonstrated. Conclusions have been drawn and prospects have been identified for using the educational effect of sporting events in the formation of the motivational and value-based attitude of students to physical education, spotting, and increasing the level of physical activity.
Transition from the name ‘dogmatic’ theology to ‘systematic’ theology
Authors: Krupa Jozef
Published: April 2024

The term ‘dogmatic theology’ has been replaced with the term ‘systematic theology’ in recent decades. This study presents the gradual development from the first term to the second. It emphasises that the author’s opinion applies only to the replacement of the term ‘dogmatic theology’ with the term ‘systematic theology’. This does not apply if the term ‘systematic theology’ is perceived as a sum of dogmatic, fundamental, moral and spiritual theology and the social doctrine of the Church. The author agrees with the statement that ‘systematic theology’ is characterized as an attempt to reveal the main Christian truths in a coherent and scientific way. In practice, it often coincides with dogmatic theology, but may differ in that it involves a discussion on moral issues. It may differ from dogmatic theology in that it pays more attention to methodology, terminology, the use of philosophical principles, and a unified and challenging perspective on the conditions and limits of theological knowledge. The author concludes by pointing to whether the term change is an official position of the Catholic Church or just a current trend of many theologians and theological faculties. Key words: transition, dogmatic theology, systematic theology, theologian, theological faculties, The Magisterium of the Church, Catholic church
The Effect of the Water Flow Rate During Laser Irradiation on the Bond Strength of Glass Fiber Posts
Authors: Yılmaz Evmek Betül , Kırmalı Ömer , Barutcigil Kubilay , Barutçugil Çağatay
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of the water flow rate during laser irradiation on the bond strength of GFRC posts.
Background: Due to the ablation mechanism, water molecules must be present in the target tissue for effective results with erbium lasers.
Materials and methods: Sixty glass fiber posts were divided into six equal groups: control groups, sandblasting with 30 μm Al2O3 particles, 9.5% hydrofluoric acid (HF), and three different flow rates (1%, 50%, and 100%) laser groups (n = 10). Resin cement was applied to the surfaces of the fiber posts. Then, 1 mm thick sections were taken from each specimen and micro tensile bond strength test was applied. The data obtained were statistically analyzed by a one-way analysis of variance and Tukey’s HSD test.
Results: According to the statistical analysis results, there was a significant difference between the bond strength values of all the groups (P < 0.001). The highest bonding value was obtained in the sandblasted group (12.25 ± 0.38) and the lowest in the control group (5.64 ± 0.6). After sandblasting, the highest value was observed in the laser applied group (10.57 ± 0.64) at 100% flow rate.
Conclusions: As the water flow rate decreases in laser applications, the bond strength between the fiber post and resin cement decreases.
Pedagogical technologies as a consistent planned educational process system
Authors: Heshimbeyli Sara
Published: April 2024

The article describes pedagogical technologies as a consistently planned system of the educational process. It is noted that these technologies are aimed at eliminating the passivity of children, develop thinking skills, creativity and serve to improve the quality of education, as well as contribute to the implementation of the principles of individualization, differentiation, integration provided for by the Education Reform Program of the Azerbaijan Republic. However, when applying pedagogical technologies, one should take into account the particularities of the lesson and their correspondence to the theme and objectives of the lesson.