bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Industrialization of Stalingrad and the Solution of the Housing Problem of the Urban Population
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Yudina Taisiya
Published: September 2023

Introduction. Meeting the housing needs of the Soviet population during industrialization lagged behind the pace of the construction of industrial enterprises in the country. The Stalingrad population was no exception. The increasing need for housing was due to the intensive growth of the urban population due to the massive influx of peasants to industrial construction sites. The shortage of housing was observed at all Stalingrad enterprises. For its resolution, housing construction began to be carried out in Stalingrad through the efforts of industrial enterprises with the involvement of construction organizations. Methods and materials. The study, based on historical-comparative and historical-descriptive methods, used published documentary materials and sources from the State Archive of the Volgograd region. The information presented is based on these materials. It covers the role of central and local authorities in resolving the housing crisis of the Stalingrad population and the difficulties of Stalingraders with housing issues. Analysis. The article deals with the provisions for housing workers in various large industrial enterprises in Stalingrad; the protocols and letters of the authorities on resolving the housing crisis, identifying the reasons for non-fulfillment of housing construction plans, are analyzed; and it is mentioned about the use of “extra” living space for workers in institutions, red corners, clubs, prayer houses, and churches. According to the decision of local authorities, 10% of the living space in private households was provided to newly arriving workers at enterprises to provide housing. But there was still not enough housing; besides, the living conditions also testified to the severity of the problem. The availability of living space for the urban population, primarily workers, was low; living conditions were unfavorable. Results. Nevertheless, despite the fact that among all the largest industrial cities of the USSR, Stalingrad was distinguished by the lowest provision of living space for urban residents, since the mid-1930s, the average norm of living space per Stalingrad resident has increased, which indicates a weakening of the severity of the housing crisis and an improvement in the lives of Stalingraders.
La rappresentazione dei significati preposizionali locativi nelle grammatiche italiane: una valutazione dalla prospettiva delle grammaticografia croata
Authors:   Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Bjelobaba Saša
Published: September 2023

The starting point of this study stems from the two assumptions that are commonly accepted and, to a great extent, proven within cognitive linguistics: 1. members of the category of prepositions are bearers of autonomous meanings, and 2. prepositional meanings are conditioned significantly by the concepts pertinent to the domain of space. In the light of the theoretical model of the semantic representation of prepositions previously developed by the author (2022) and his reflections on the nature of prepositional meaning in general, this article presents the results of an analysis conducted on a corpus of 13 Italian grammars published in the last 70 years. Specifically, the representations of spatial meanings of Italian prepositions as proposed by grammarians are examined. Since a clear prevalence of approaches characterised by the use of the terms of logical analysis to provide the semantic description of a preposition is identified, the author compares this trend with some models used within Croatian grammaticography. In conclusion, the author indicates some potential alternative evolutionary paths of Italian grammaticography that might lead it to a higher level of cognitive plausibility of representation of the semantic structure of a preposition.
Italsko-český slovník e Česko-italský slovník di Jaroslav Rosendorfský
Authors:   Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Palmarini Luca
Published: September 2023

The paper aims to analyse Jaroslav Rosendorfský’s bilingual Italian-Czech / Czech-Italian dictionary. After briefly presenting the Czech-Italian lexicographic contacts, we analyse the macroand microstructure of this lexicographic work, highlighting the characteristics that, as of the 60 years leading to the beginning of the 21st century, made it the most popular bilingual Italian-Czech and Czech-Italian dictionary.
I possessivi nel croato molisano
Authors:   Sveučilištе u Zagrebu, Matracki Ivica Peša
Published: September 2023

Riprendendo l’idea di Seiler e di Heine, il possesso è la relazione che si instaura tra due costituenti, possessore (possessor) e posseduto (possessum). Il possesso linguistico può essere di diverso tipo: permanente, fisico, inalienabile, astratto ecc. Sia in italiano che in croato il possesso è reso con aggettivi, pronomi e sintagmi preposizionali, ma il croato possiede il caso morfologico per esprimere il possesso. In italiano il possesso è reso con gli aggettivi e i pronomi possessivi (mia sorella) e il complemento di specificazione possessiva (la sorella di Mira). In croato esso è espresso ugualmente (moja sestra); con il dativo dei pronomi personali (sestra mi); con l’aggettivo possessivo (cr. posvojni pridjev) (Mirina sestra); con il doppio genitivo possessivo (sestra mojega oca); con il complemento di specificazione possessiva nelle varietà substandard (sestra od Mire). Il contributo indaga i mezzi per esprimere il possesso nel croato molisano, varietà štokavo-ikava in uso nell’isola linguistica della minoranza croata in Italia, in Molise, da una prospettiva contattologica e contrastiva e in base ai dati del corpus. Come a tutti i livelli linguistici, si stabilisce che anche nei mezzi per esprimere il possesso il croato molisano presenta usi e forme conservativi, croati, e innovativi, derivati dal contatto con l’italiano e la varietà abruzzese-molisana. Il possesso nel croato molisano si esprime con i pronomi possessivi (cr. posvojne zamjenice/pridjevi) (moja sestra); il dativo dei pronomi personali (sestra mi); l’aggettivo possessivo (cr. posvojni pridjev) (sestra Mirina); il complemento di specificazione possessiva (sestra do Mire); il doppio genitivo possessivo (sestra mojoga oca). Lo scopo della presente ricerca corpus-based è l’analisi dell’influsso dell’italiano e della varietà abruzzese-molisana sulla morfosintassi e sulla distribuzione dei possessivi nel croato molisano.
Expert methods for assessing and analyzing the risks of investment projects
Authors: Ivanov Artyom
Published: September 2023

In this article, the author studies the issue of risk assessment of investment projects. Particular attention is paid to the methods most widely used in world practice. In particular, we are talking about expert assessment methods, which are conventionally divided into three groups. First of all, the author analyzes the method called "brainstorming". He notes that in order for all the experts to have their say, and for them to be heard by other participants in the discussion, an objective and experienced leader is invited to the meetings, who determines the goals of the discussion and directs it in the right direction. It is on him that the success of the brainstorming depends. The main thing in this method is the careful study of each expressed idea, which becomes a problem in the course of the practical application of the brainstorming method. Further, the author proceeds to consider the Delphi method. The uniqueness of the method lies in the fact that the experts do not have information about the composition of the members of the expert group, which deprives them of the opportunity to discuss the issues posed to them. In this case, it is impossible to influence one expert opinion on another, which ensures the most objective assessment. The article provides a diagram that clearly shows the application of the Delphi method. The author focuses on the fact that an organization that analyzes and assesses the risks of investment projects, when using the Delphi method, receives ownership of the unanimous opinion of experts on the problem under study. After that, the article discusses the bow tie method. The bow tie method combines the logic of a fault tree, which examines the causes of an event, and an event tree, which analyzes the consequences. The author has compiled a diagram illustrating the risk assessment mechanism using the bow tie method. In the article, the author also indicates the advantages and disadvantages of each of the considered assessment methods.
Genesis and development of shadow economic activity
Authors: Shchekotov Mikhail
Published: September 2023

Within the framework of this scientific article, an analysis is made of the formation and development of a dangerous social and economic phenomenon, namely, shadow economic activity. The author of this work described the process of the genesis of the shadow economy, as well as its further expansion. The paper indicates a number of reasons that first acted as prerequisites for the development of the shadow economy, and then became catalysts for the expansion of shadow economic activity in Russia. The author of the article studied the characteristic features that distinguish the development of shadow economic activity in Russia from a similar process in foreign countries. An important feature of the development of the shadow economy is the uneven distribution of this phenomenon depending on the sphere and sector of the economy. In this regard, in this paper, the main areas of economic activity that are most subjected to shadow processes were considered. The author emphasized that the shadow economy in the course of its development and expansion can lead to negative consequences that affect both the public sector and the activities of enterprises. For a more comprehensive study of the situation with shadow economic activity, this paper analyzed statistical data on employment in the informal sector in Russia in 2021. Based on the results of the analysis, the author found that the spheres of trade, agriculture and construction turned out to be the most popular in terms of informal employment in them. In addition, the author concluded that the shadow economy slows down the activity of all mechanisms related to the economic sphere.
Cadre de santé paramédical en operation extérieure
Authors: LABOEUF A.
Published: September 2023

Engagés depuis 2021 au sein de la Force BARKHANE jusqu’à sa fin en 2022 et désormais dans la force SAHEL, les cadres de santé paramédicaux issus de la Médecine des Forces s’inscrivent dans un parcours professionnel où ils retrouvent l’essence même de leur engagement. La disponibilité est un facteur déterminant pour un corps encore récent et en construction. La singularité du lieu d’exercice de la profession interroge et les incertitudes y sont nombreuses ; chaque contrainte doit être appréhendée comme autant d’opportunités. Initialement, la mise en place d’un cadre de santé comme élément coordonnateur et stabilisateur pour la base arrière de Gao a été une plus-value indiscutable en termes de suivi des activités et de reporting. La vision systémique du cadre de santé permettant une transformation et une simplification des activités du Role 1. La mutualisation des infrastructures sanitaires sur la Plateforme Opérationnelle Désert de Gao lui aurait donné toute sa légitimité en opération extérieure et aurait été un bénéfice pour le parcours de santé du militaire blessé.
Transferencia de conocimiento e innovación social desde la Universidad para la ruptura de la brecha digital desde los servicios sociales
Authors: Herrera-Hernández Juan Manuel , Gutiérrez-Barroso Josué
Published: September 2023

El artículo que aquí se presenta es resultado de un proyecto de investigación de transferencia de conocimiento e innovación social desde una corporación local (Ayuntamiento de Candelaria, Tenerife, Canarias), con enfoque transdisciplinar y una intervención online para la inclusión social en los servicios sociales a través de programas de rentas mínimas. El objetivo principal es examinar cómo la evaluación sistemática y basada en evidencias contribuye a mejorar la efectividad de estos programas considerando el diseño, implementación y resultados. En cuanto a la metodología, se aplicó la técnica de la encuesta para analizar aspectos clave como el enfoque multidimensional, la participación activa de los beneficiarios, el enfoque basado en derechos y el enfoque comunitario. Los resultados medidos de las intervenciones aplicadas muestran mejoras y éxito en los programas de rentas mínimas, según la valoración de los participantes a lo largo del proceso. Se observan mejoras en competencias, calidad de vida y acceso a la tecnología. Un aspecto destacado es la superación de la brecha digital, garantizando un acceso universal, asequible, de calidad y no discriminatorio a la tecnología.
Nuclei Isolation for SnRNA-seq and SnATAC-seq from Frozen Fresh Human Retina Sample v1
Authors: Cheng Xuesen
Published: September 2023

The protocol of single nuclei RNA/ ATAC sequencing describes the isolation of nuclei from the human flash frozen retinal tissue. It highlights two major sections: the dissection technique for the fresh retina tissue, a nuclei isolation protocol which results in a single cell suspension with high quality, Depending on tissue quality, optimization might be needed for some steps, including the homogenization, reagent/time of lysis, centrifugation speed/time, and filtration steps.
Protocol for "Neuromelanin accumulation drives endogenous synuclienopathy in non-human primates" v1
Authors: not provided jlanciego
Published: September 2023

This study was aimed to develop and characterizea non-human primate (NHP) model of Parkinson’s disease mimicking the knownneuropathological hallmarks of Parkinson’s disease to the best possible extent.Accordingly, we sought to determine whether AAV-mediated enhanced expression ofhuman tyrosinase (hTyr) in the substantia nigra (SNpc) of non-human primates(NHPs) is able to induce a time-dependent accumulation of neuromelanin (NMel)in dopaminergic neurons, further triggering and endogenous synucleinopathy,progressive cell death and a pro-inflammatory scenario, in keeping with whatwas formerly reported in rats by taking advantage of a similar strategy (Carballo-Carbajalet al., 2019). Furthermore, the potential prionoid spread of endogenousalpha-synuclein (a-Syn) species towards theprefrontal cortex was analyzed, in an attempt to evaluate to what extent thereis a propagation of endogenous a-Synby permissive trans-synaptic templating (e.g. the so-called Braak hypothesis).Adult juvenile NHPs (Macaca fascicularis)were injected with adeno-associated viral vectors (AAVs) encoding either thehTyr gene (AAV-hTyr; delivered into the left SNpc) or a null construct forcontrol purposes (AAV-null; injected into the right SNpc). In order todelineate a timeline for the underlying processes, one group of NHPs wassacrificed four months post-AAV deliveries (animals M308F4 and M310M4), wherebythe follow-up timing for second experimental group was settled at eight monthspost-AAVs surgeries (animals M307F8 and M309M8). Neuroimage studies (MRI andMicroPET) were conducted in vivo atdifferent time points. Upon animal sacrifices, brain tissue samples wereprocessed for histological analysis comprising intracellular NMel levels,intracellular aggregates, nigrostriatal degeneration and neuroinflammation.
Acetylation of lysines on affinity-purification matrices to reduce co-digestion of bead-bound ligands v3
Authors: M. Hollenstein David , Maurer-Granofszky Margarita , Hartl Markus
Published: September 2023

In mass-spectrometry-based interaction proteomics on-bead digestion protocols are commonly applied after affinity-enrichment due to their simplicity and high efficiency. However, on-bead digestion often leads to strong background signals due to co-digestion of the bead-bound ligands such as streptavidin or antibodies. We present an effective, rapid and low-cost method to specifically reduce the peptide signals from co-digested matrix ligands. A short pre-incubation of matrix beads with Sulfo-NHS-Acetate (S-NHS-Ac) leads to acetylation of free amines on lysine side-chains of the bead-bound ligands making them resistant to Lys-C-mediated proteolysis. After binding of bait proteins to the acetylated beads we employ a two-step digestion protocol with the sequential use of Lys-C protease for on-bead digestion followed by in-solution digestion with trypsin. The strong reduction of interfering ligand peptides improves signal strength and data quality for the peptides of interest in liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
Special Issue in Honor of Prof. Ting-Peng Liang’s Lifetime Contribution to the Service Innovation Discipline
Authors:   Fu Jen Catholic University, Ku Yi-Cheng , Chen Deng-Neng ,   National Pingtung University of Science & Technology, Peng Chih-Hung ,   National Chengchi University, Hung Shin-Yuan ,   National Chung Cheng University
Published: September 2023

This special issue is dedicated to the reminiscences of TP for his significant contributions to the global IS discipline. This PAJAIS special issue solicits research submissions that are related to the Service Innovation discipline, one of TP’s key areas of research. Since service-oriented economy is evolving into experience economy, the research topics regarding how to design products, services, information systems, and mobile services to increase users’ experience value are becoming more and more important. From a service logic perspective, innovative service design focus on how they change customer thinking, participation, and capabilities to co-create value rather than new features in order to enhance user experience. Hence, this special issue focuses on issues related to service innovation, service quality & user experience (UX).
Smart Cities for a Sustainable Social Inclusion Strategy – A Comparative Study between Italy and Malaysia
Authors:   Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Sidani Dina , Veglianti Eleonora ,   Université Catholique de Lille, Maroufkhani, Parisa ,   IntelliLab.org, Business School, Sherbrooke Main Campus
Published: September 2023

Background: Recent data from several studies and surveys confirm that our society has entered the digital transformation era. The crucial role of this digital trend is becoming increasingly more evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, a bunch of technologies, such as artificial intelligence, have the potential to change the present enhancing people’s power to act, to live and to promote equal citizen participation. In this scenario, Smart Cities with its smart technology innovative components are challenging for excluded people. Method: The general objective of this article is to identify and understand the dimensions that must be taken into account to promote the digital participation/inclusion of people with ID. The model is based on a qualitative analysis of people’s perceptions related to how Smart Cities can promote social Inclusion. Results: The challenges associated with social inclusion were identified in the social, economic and political as well as cultural dimensions of the countries investigated: Italy and Malaysia. The results constitute a first step to shape and understand how smart cities can promote social inclusion in different contexts. Conclusion: The outcomes of our research suggest that, starting from standard technologies, smart cities in different countries need tailored solutions. The results reveal that the Smart City strategy is, in general, and in terms of social Inclusion, in particular, a local phenomenon changing in each country. This outcome has important implications for practitioners and future scholarly research alike. The current study contributes to both social inclusion and smart city literature in many ways.
Does Environmental and Social Standards Influence Workers Psychology? A Cognitive Analytics Management as A Strategic Factor
Authors:   Umm Al-Qura University, Raissi Nizar
Published: September 2023

Background: The desire to contribute to sustainable development was translated into a search for the broadest possible consensus, at the international level, on the means of integrating responsible behavior into the company, by providing operational guidelines on dialogue with stakeholders. In spite of the complexity of challenges of environmental and societal standards effect on workers psychology, there has been limited research which explains this relationship. Therefore, the goal of this article is to explore the ripple effect generated by employment of environmental management criteria (ISO 14000) combined with social responsibility standard (ISO 26000) as integrated system designed to cope with cognitive analytics management (CAM) on employees psychology and behavior. Method: The study is based on survey instrument and it was targeted a sample of 300 companies from Tunisian industrial sector. The quantitative and qualitative exploratory research design was adopted through the structural equation model (PLS-SEM). Results: The findings showed that there is an indirect relationship between organizational effectiveness as a determinant of ISO standards and intention, sense of self-efficacy as a workers psychology criteria. The causality path of different constructs has been approved via CAM which played the mediator role and ensured the establishment of ISO practices and its effects to employees’ behavior by extracting tacit knowledge to explicit. Conclusion: The organizational effectiveness induced through the coding of knowledge towards the decoding of employee behavior through loyalty, commitment, pride, trust, belief in personal effectiveness, promote the role gives by the manager to his employees in achieving the strategic ambitions of the organization, and more specifically in their confidence ability to coordinate voluntarily in the interests of the company.
Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability: A Bibliometric Analysis and Future Research Directions
Authors:   North Central College, Bracarense Natalia , Bawack Ransome Epie ,   ICN Business School, CEREFIGE – University of Lorraine, Wamba Samuel Fosso ,   Toulouse Business School, Carillo Kevin Daniel André ,   Toulouse Business School
Published: September 2023

Background: The proliferation of research on artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability has increased the lack of perspective on how future research can contribute to the big picture of sustainable development. This paper aims to synthesize and analyze academic research on AI and sustainability to reveal the main trends and propose a robust agenda to tackle future research on the theme. It answers four main research questions: (i) what is the current state of research on AI and sustainability? (ii) which are the most productive countries and journal outlets in this research area? (iii) how has the research in the area evolved? (iv) what are the research lacunae and, thus, the opportunity for future exploration? Method: To answer the research questions, we performed a bibliometric analysis of 3887 documents extracted from the Web of Science core collection of databases. Results: The primary finding of this research is that the motor themes pushing the research in AI for sustainability are related to energy efficiency, smart grid, and renewable energy. Yet the field suffers from eight main shortcomings: overreliance on ML; lack of study on human responses to climate crisis mitigation strategies; lack of performance measurement; lack of research about how cybersecurity risks may impact sustainable development efforts; lack of research about the adverse impact of AI development on the environment; lack of research on the impact of economics on AI for sustainability efforts; lack of discussion about policymaking and policy recommendation; and excessive focus on renewable energy. Conclusion: This paper contributes to scholarly conversations on the direction research on AI for sustainability should take by highlighting its shortcomings and proposing a robust research agenda to address them.
Understanding Digital Work and its Use in Organizations from a Literature Review
Authors:   Central Queensland University, Wibowo Santoso , Deng Hepu ,   RMIT University, Duan Sophia ,   RMIT University
Published: September 2023

Background: Digital work is becoming increasingly popular due to its benefits and the continuous surge of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite numerous studies in attempting at understanding the adoption of digital work and its impact from various perspectives, there is lack of a systematic review of such studies. As a result, a systematic review of this nature is becoming critical as such a review can summarize what has been done and provide a solid foundation for future research. Method: A comprehensive review of existing studies of digital work and its use in organizations is conducted in a systematic manner. This leads to the identification of 87 papers published between 2010 and 2020 in major journals from the mostly popular databases including ProQuest, Emerald, ScienceDirect and Web of Science. Such papers then have been critically analyzed and synthesized. Results: The review of the related literature leads to the formulation of a working definition for digital work, the identification of the characteristics of digital work, and the emerging issues that influence the adoption of digital work in organizations. An integrated framework is proposed for better understanding the adoption of digital work from the perspectives of individuals, organizations, and society. Conclusion: This study proposes an integrated framework for better understanding the adoption of digital work in organizations. Such a framework can be tested and validated in various contexts. The study contributes to existing research from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Theoretically, this study identifies the characteristics of digital work and the emerging issues for affecting the adoption of digital work through reviewing the related literature in a holistic manner. Practically, this study provides organizations with useful information on how to address the emerging issues in the adoption of digital work.
Strengthening Public Institutions and Social Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups in A Developing Country - Innovation in Organizations and Artificial Intelligence Implications
Authors:   Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Boustani Nada Mallah , Sayegh, May Merhej ,   Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Boustany Zaher ,   Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Published: September 2023

Background: In the context of a developing nation, children's participation in communal life is almost non-existent. The goal of the study is to contribute to national policies for local development that should prioritize the safety and well-being of the most vulnerable populations, particularly children under the age of 18. Innovating, including children in decision-making and maintaining local services in three pilot municipalities in order to prevent and combat all forms of exploitation to which they are exposed. How can Youth engagement in social and political community life be improved through better understanding of their needs and interests, and what are the artificial intelligence implications? Method: The methodology was used and designed to re-validate an existing program using pre-defined components of an agreement between the Italian and Lebanese governments. A needs study on the socio-demographic profile of youth and a situational analysis was conducted answering three objectives in the program of the Child Friendly City initiative. Results: Assuring the long-term viability and social inclusion of a significant socio-demographic group was successfully implemented: a free call center, software applications, a library, a digital network center, and the involvement of children on the municipal board of directors were established. The findings need to be adapted to various locations using artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and strategies for social awareness and behavior analysis. Conclusion: The importance of this study was underscored during the Covid-19 sanitary crisis, when some of these technologies enabled young people in impacted areas to integrate and become aware of the pandemic's risk. The case was based on theories such as Gender Inequalities and Children's Inclusion, Municipal Governance & Reform, Organizational Innovation (Public Sector), and Social Inclusion, and it demonstrates the value of innovating in the public sector and protecting vulnerable populations through the use of AI.
Ambiguity and Knowledge Asymmetry in Knowledge-Intensive Projects— The Case of Enterprise System Implementations
Authors:   University of Gdańsk, Lech Przemyslaw
Published: September 2023

Background: This research aimed to examine the interrelations between ambiguity and knowledge asymmetry in Enterprise System implementation projects and determine how ambiguity and knowledge asymmetry affect the management of such projects. Enterprise System projects are a subgroup of knowledge-intensive business service projects. Literature regarding knowledge-intensive business service firms acknowledges ambiguity and knowledge asymmetry between the supplier and the client as essential characteristics of their relationship. However, insufficient empirically grounded research has been made to date to determine the interrelations between the two phenomena and their impact on the project management of knowledge-intensive projects. Method: The research was based on a multiple case study method. Five cases of Enterprise System implementation projects were selected using literal replication until theoretical saturation was achieved. Data collection methods involved participant observation and analysis of documentation. Results: Knowledge asymmetry was identified as a factor significantly increasing ambiguity in the projects subject to this study. As the project parties had different knowledge bases, the information transmitted by the sending party could not be appropriately interpreted by the receiving party. Co-production, i.e., joint synchronous work of the client and the consultant, was the means to overcome knowledge asymmetry and ambiguity. The phenomenon of problem-solution entanglement was also observed: the proposed solutions impacted the definition of the problems and vice-versa, which led to a revision and revisiting of problems considered to be already solved. Conclusion: This research showed that knowledge asymmetry and resulting ambiguity had consequences for project definition, contracting, planning, and execution. Due to different knowledge bases, project parties could not interpret the information they received correctly. Therefore, synchronous work, resulting in an incremental reduction of knowledge asymmetry and ambiguity as well as constant reconciliation, revision and revisiting of problems and solutions, were necessary during the whole project life-cycle.
Exploring Factors Influencing Organizational Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives
Authors:   SP Jain School of Global Management, Pai Vaibhav , Chandra Shalini ,   SP Jain School of Global Management
Published: September 2023

Background: Globalization has resulted in social, economic, political, commercial, and technological integration. A social problem needs a global collaborative view to find a solution. Wide-ranging partnerships are essential to achieve developmental goals, with public and private partners pooling their resources and competencies. The private sector contributes by engaging in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. These initiatives can significantly impact by leveraging emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). While many support AI, some believe that AI is a threat to humanity. With mixed attitudes towards AI, its adoption in CSR is somewhat limited. This research leverages the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework to explore factors influencing AI adoption intention from an organizational perspective. Method: The factors were identified from a thorough literature review and mapped with Carroll's CSR framework. The theorized model was tested via a sample response of 124 Indian firms. Results: The findings of this research share insight into the influence of the nine technological, organizational, and environmental factors and dives deeper through the post-hoc analysis of the variations due to the size of the firm, public or private orientation, and industry sector. Conclusions: Along with the contributions to literature and theory, this research study has several significant contributions to firms, AI products, service companies, AI strategists, and application developers.
Understanding Organizations’ Artificial Intelligence Journey: A Qualitative Approach
Authors:   Indian Institute of Management Raipur, Radhakrishnan Jayanthi , Gupta Sumeet ,   Indian Institute of Management Raipur, Prashar Sanjeev ,   Indian Institute of Management Raipur
Published: September 2023

Background: With growth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, challenges and hurdles are also becoming evident. Organizations implementing AI are challenged to find ways to leverage AI to produce optimum results and benefits for the organization. Understanding other organizations’ AI implementation journeys will help them start and implement AI. By understanding the different facets of AI implementation, they can strategize AI to gain business value. Though several studies have examined AI adoption, there are few studies on how firms implement it. We close this gap by studying AI adoption and implementations in various firms. Method: Using a qualitative approach of semi-structured interviews, we studied twenty global organizations of various sizes that have implemented AI. Results: The study categorizes the results into four major themes – facilitators, barriers, trends, and strategies for implementing AI. Our study reinforces the relevance of the TOE framework and Roger’s DOI theory in studying AI adoption. Organizational factors such as top management support, strategic roadmap, availability of skilled resources, and corporate culture influenced AI adoption. Their lack of data or poor data quality is a primary challenge. The privacy laws concerning data, as well as regulatory bottlenecks, further exacerbate this problem. We also identified and mapped the standard AI implementations to their AI technologies. We found that most of them exploit AI’s image and natural language processing capabilities to automate their processes. Regarding implementation, firms work with partners to obtain customer data and use federated learning. Conclusion: Understanding firms’ AI implementation journey will help us promote further adoption and experimentation. Organizations can identify areas where they can leverage AI to enhance value, prepare themselves for the future, start and proceed with AI implementation efforts and overcome barriers they might encounter.
Go Digital! Determinants of Continuance Usage of Mobile Payment Apps: Focusing on the Mediating Role of Gamification
Authors:   Amity Business School, Malik Garima , Singh Dharmendra ,   Modern College of Business & Science
Published: September 2023

Background: COVID-19 spread over the last two years has been instrumental in shifting physical banking transactions to mobile-based banking transactions. Recently, M-payments have dominated online and point-of-sale (POS) transactions in the Asia-pacific region. Therefore, there was a need to study the factors influencing M-payments. This research has been conducted to determine the significant factors influencing the usage and continuance usage of M-payment apps in an emerging country and particularly how gamified features enhance the usage of M-payments apps.is study is based on the perspectives of the Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT2) and information system success (ISS) theory, and it adds three new determinants—trust, gamified features, and continued use of mobile payments to better explain and forecast users' behavioral intentions and continued use of mobile payment applications (M-payments apps). Method: The research has employed two studies on sample data from young users of M-payment apps (n=898), the dataset was analyzed through structural equation modelling for mediation and moderation analysis in study one. The second study was grounded through Vignette experiments to analyze the effects of the degree of gamified features on the continued usage of M-payments. Results: The results reported that behavioral intention to adopt, and usage of mobile payments are significantly mediated by gamified features and gamified features are partially mediating continuance usage of M-payments. Trust is the key to enabling continuance usage amongst the users of M-payments. These findings extend the understanding of users’ continuance intention in the context of payments apps. Conclusion: This study would be helpful in presenting insights for the M-payments service providers and the associated banks to develop strategy for the continuance usage of mobile payment apps.
DETERMINATION AND ASSESSMENT OF THE HORYN RIVER BASIN RIVERS FEEDING TYPES CHANGES
Authors:   Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the State Service Emergencies of Ukraine, Kyiv, Lobodzinskyi O. , Danko K. ,   Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the State Service Emergencies of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: September 2023

Using the Horyn River Basin rivers as an example the hydrograph separation algorithm was defined. The results of calculating different river feeding types values were given in the paper. Also, were analyzed their long-term dynamics. Ukrainian rivers are characterized by snow, rain, and ground (soil and underground) types of rivers feeding. The amount of snow and rain rivers feeding is determined by taking into account the characteristics of atmospheric precipitation and their correlation with water runoff characteristics. In the paper, the ground rivers feeding amount, in particular underground feeding, was established using an analytical (calculation) method. The key principles for river feeding amount determination such as graphic and geometric components of the hydrograph separation method application were described. Examples of using computer software for elementary figures areas calculating were considered. The total amount of separated hydrographs was 480. Daily observation data from 8 hydrological stations (water discharges) and 15 meteorological stations (air temperature, precipitation and snow cover height) were used for the research. Meteorological characteristics were correlated to the corresponding watersheds by determining the weight coefficient. The GIS system tools – ArcGIS were used for the catchment areas construction and their further division into separate areas of each weather station influence (Thiessen polygons). The resulting contours of the catchments were further refined on maps with a scale of 1: 50000. In general, for the period 1961-2020, it was established that the Horyn River Basin ground feeding values were from 31.6% to 68.4%; the share of snow feeding ranged from 19.7% (Horyn – Ozhenyn) to 41.6% (Smilka – Susly), and the average long-term values of the rain feeding share were ranged from 11% (Horyn – Derazhne) to 26.8% (Smilka – Susly). For Horyn River Basin rivers feeding types changes were assessed for two representative periods – 1961-1990 and 1991-2020. In general, for the Horyn River Basin in the present period (1991-2020) it was revealed a decrease in the relative values of the snow and rain feeding share by 8.4% and 1.6%, respectively, and an increase in the underground and soil feeding share by 5.7% and 4.3%, respectively.
THE USE OF REMOTE SENSING OF ATMOSPHERIC COMPOSITION FOR BURNING EFFICIENCY ESTIMATION FOR UKRAINIAN TERRITORY
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine, Rybchynska V. , Savenets M. ,   Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the State Service Emergencies of Ukraine, Kyiv
Published: September 2023

Ratios of chemical compounds in the atmosphere are becoming more widely used for assessment of changes in fuel consumption by cities or specific industrial objects, as well as for correction of emission factors, which are crucial for emission inventories. The methodology for using the NO2/CO ratio for analysis of burning efficiency based on remote sensing data was first implemented for Ukrainian territory. We selected seven case studies for analyses, including three days for Kyiv with a variety of emission sources, two days for Mariupol with prevailing coal-fired industrial facilities, and two days for wildfires as reference cases for comparison. We use NO2 and CO column number densities derived from the TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) onboard the Sentinel-5 Precursor, supported by the boundary layer height and wind parameters from the ERA-5 reanalysis. The overall methodology for NO2/CO estimation includes data quality analysis using cloudiness and a quality assurance index; meteorological data processing for obtaining the prevailing wind field at the top of the boundary layer; retrieving NO2 and CO content from emission sources and background values; and the NO2/CO ratio computation itself. For selected cases, the NO2/CO ratio equals 2.6 to 6.5 for wildfires, 3.1 to 4.6 for Mariupol, and 10.8 to 31.7 for Kyiv. Because of the available uncertainties, the necessity of estimating the NO2/CO ratio using longer time series is emphasized. The prospects for using the NO2/CO ratio are possibilities for the computation of emission factors and detecting the mass of pollutants emitted in Ukrainian cities. The NO2/CO ratio can be used as an additional parameter for assessing the changes in fuel consumption, considering the war consequences in Ukraine.
8-20 YAŞ DOWN SENDROMLU KIZ BİREYLERİN ANTROPOMETRİK BİR YAKLAŞIMLA TEMEL BEDEN KALIPLARININ OLUŞTURULMASI
Authors: Çayhan Selma , Özdemir Gökçe , Özdemir Hüseyin
Published: September 2023

Vücut şekillerindeki farklılıklar bir giysinin foksiyonelliğini ve estetik görüntüsünü doğrudan etkilemektedir. Bu farklılıklar bireyin vücut ölçülerinden kaynaklanabileceği gibi genetik hastalıklara bağlı olarak da oluşabilmektedir. Bir kromozom anomalisi olarak bilinen Down sendromu da bireylerin faklı vücut şekillerine sahip olmalarını etkileyen bir genetik hastalıktır. Bu çalışmanın amacı da, genetik özellikleri sebebiyle bedensel ölçülerinde farklılıklar olan Down sendromlu bireylerin vucüt ölçülerinin tespit edilmesi, bu bireylere uygun beden ölçü tabloları hazırlanması ve temel beden kalıplarının oluşturulmasıdır. Çalışma, Gaziantep ili MEB’e bağlı okullarda ve özel eğitim merkezlerinde eğitim gören 8-20 yaş 65 Down sendromlu kız birey üzerinden antropometrik ölçüm kurallarına uyularak yürütülmüştür. Alınan ölçülerin betimsel istatistikleri hesaplanarak, değerlendirmeleri yapılmıştır. Veri analizi sonucuna göre bedenler arasında benzerlikler saptandığından dolayı 2 ayrı beden tablosu oluşturulmuştur. Oluşturulan beden tabloları Clo 3d Fashıon Desıgn programına aktarılarak beden kontrolleri yapılmış ve bu programda temel (baz) kalıpları oluşturulmuştur. Bu doğrultuda 8-12 yaş temel beden kalıbı ve 12-20 yaş grubu temel beden kalıbı hazırlanmıştır.
The Social Context of the Trujillana Family During the Pandemic
Authors: Pérez Yoya Betzabé Flores , Pichon Fany Margarita Aguilar , Chavez Franklin Elder Abanto , Saucedo Luz Herfilia Cruzado , Flores Rigoberto Hernan Navarrete
Published: September 2023

The present investigation was carried out with the objective of analyzing the role that the family played during the pandemic, which changed life and the ways of living, establishing entry and exit protocols to the homes and valuing how the internal organization cements the adaptation, support and accompaniment. The methodology used was through the inductive - deductive, analytical - synthetic methods and the signing of the informed consent to 50 participants to carry out an in-depth interview, in which it was evidenced that it caused a social, emotional risk, sensation of threat and attachments in family members. According to the research results, it is determined that the family is the support that is needed to overcome a crisis and is the main support for family functioning.
Prospective observation study of the effect of dupilumab on the body weight of children with atopic dermatitis
Authors: Zaslavsky Denis V. , Taganov Alexey V. , Bolshakova Elena S. , Manylova Elena S. , Kozlova Daria V.
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: Dupilumab is a drug from the group of biological therapy approved for use in children from 6 years of age in Russian Federation. Due to the recent introduction into clinical practice, appear new reports about various clinical effects that may be associated with the use of the drug, but are not listed in the instructions. Thus, cases of the possible effect of dupilumab on weight gain in adult patients with atopic dermatitis have been reported. We recorded a weight change greater than the average weight gain in children treated with dupilumab.

AIM: The aim of the study was to evaluate the change in the weight of patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis treated with dupilumab for a year.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: From January to December 2022 28 children with moderate and severe atopic dermatitis were under observation. All patients were treated with dupilumab in accordance with clinical guidelines for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Before and at the end of the study, patients were assessed for the severity of the disease, height, body weight, the body mass index, as well as a survey about the quality of sleep and compliance with a hypoallergenic diet. Patients were divided into 2 age groups: 610 years old and 1113 years old. The results of measurements were evaluated separately in each age group and were correlated with centile tables.

RESULTS: The study included 28 patients aged 6 to 13 years [18 girls (64.3%) and 10 boys (35.7%), mean age 10.25 years] with moderate (n = 11; 39.3%) and severe (n = 17; 60.7%) course of atopic dermatitis (mean SCORAD 57.3 4.6). At the end of the observation period, weight gain in the first age group was 5.8 kg; in the second group 3.06 kg; while the body mass index increased in the first age group by 1.65; in the second group by 0.23. According to the results of the survey at the initiation stage 19 (67.86%) participants in the observational program noted the presence of sleep disorders, 17 (60.71%) patients followed a hypoallergenic diet. At the end of the observation period 15/19 (78.94%) patients noted an improvement in the quality of sleep, 12/17 (70.59%) patients indicated an increase in the diet.

CONCLUSIONS: The first data on a probable association between the treatment of atopic dermatitis with dupilumab and weight gain in the pediatric population are presented. The exact mechanism of the drug effect on weight gain is not clear, but the positive effect is to expand the diet, normalize sleep and improve the psychological background, which leads to an increase in body weight in relation to its initial shortage.
Number Needed to Treat (NNT): Evaluation Tool Used in Health and Wellness Program
Authors: Rooney William
Published: September 2023

As life insurance companies evaluate prospective health and wellness programs, one frequently used tool is the number needed to treat (NNT) calculation. It is helpful to identify what the NNT might be for individual components of the program as well as for the whole program when all components are combined.