bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RELATION BETWEEN CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF MARKET COMPETITION
Authors:   Lviv University of Business and Law, Tytarenko V.
Published: December 2024

Purpose. Understanding the level of competition in markets is critical for managers in their decision-making process. The numerous methods available for assessing competition can complicate this process. This article aims to summarize the existing methods for evaluating competition and identify the relationships between their evaluation criteria.

Design/methodology/approach. This paper reviews and synthesizes techniques for assessing market competition that have been developed by researchers over the past several decades. The study employs a range of research methods, including analysis, synthesis, generalization, analogy, comparison, systematization, and graphical methods, to determine the relationships between different assessment criteria. This approach ensures a thorough examination of the methods and provides a robust framework for understanding their applicability.

Findings. The study identifies and reviews prominent methods for assessing market competition, analyzing market structure, and calculating the market power of enterprises. These methods, proposed by scholars since the inception of this field, reveal that existing techniques can be categorized into distinct groups based on their evaluation criteria. The analysis highlights that despite the apparent simplicity of some formulas, calculating indicators related to market power remains challenging due to difficulties in obtaining accurate and objective data on profitability and, particularly, on the costs incurred by competitors. The most accessible and frequently used indicators are those derived from market structure analysis and concentration assessments. These methods are prevalent in practical applications, especially in anti-monopoly legislation, due to their effectiveness in assessing competitive dynamics and market power.

Practical implications. Understanding the factors that determine market competition and shape an enterprise's market power will enable management to make quick and effective decisions regarding new products and markets. The presented correlation of various competition assessmentmethods and their structuring will assist in selecting the appropriate assessment method and avoid unproductive expenditure of time and resources on additional research.

Originality/value. The structures and groupings of competition assessment methods provided in this paper offer a new, more comprehensive perspective on market concentration and market power. This perspective not only enhances the understanding of these concepts but also reflects their impact on enterprise profitability. The findings contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of both existing and novel methods for assessing market competition, thereby advancing the field.
STUDY OF EXPORT AND IMPORT POTENTIAL OF THE SALT MARKET IN UKRAINE
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Shandrivska O. , Yelsukova O. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: December 2024

Purpose. Objective of the work – to study the state and development trends of the salt market in Ukraine and its place in the global salt market in the context of increasing competition in times of turmoil. Tasks of the work – to analyze the dynamics of global salt production in general and across leading countries; to identify the specifics of export-import activities by salt-producing countries; to determine the position of Ukraine's salt market in the global salt market during the war.

Design/ Methodoogy/ Approach. To achieve the research goal, the following methods were used: Аnalytical method – for quantitative analysis of production and identifying the export-import potential of the global salt market; Statistical method – for analyzing the dynamics of global salt production and the structure of production by salt-producing countries; analyzing the export-import activities of salt-producing countries in the global salt market, and interpreting the balance and competitiveness of Ukraine's foreign trade in salt; Systematic method – for studying the economic conditions of the salt market in Ukraine.

Conclusions/ added value. The potential for the development of the salt market in Ukraine remains uncertain due to the war and changes in global trends. The following trends can be attributed to the development of the global salt market: the import and export of salt will increase annually for leading countries. Ensuring Ukraine's salt needs through domestic extraction mainly relies on the Solotvyno deposit, which is located in secure territories and has confirmed reserves listed in the State Reserve Balance. It also has a high level of mining-geological exploration with pre-project solutions for salt extraction. Increasing the productivity of the Tereblya deposit requires innovative technologies. The prospect of liberating the city of Soledar, where the facilities of the state enterprise "ARTEMSIL" are located, should not be ruled out. It is expected that during the post-war recovery period, "ARTEMSIL" will restore its production capacities to provide the population with domestically produced salt. In 2024, if a salt shortage occurs in Ukraine's food market due to the primary salt producer, "ARTEMSIL," being located in an active combat zone, the introduction of an export licensing and quota regime is expected.
THE ROLE OF DIGITAL COMPETENCES IN THE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT PROCESS OF ENTERPRISES
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Litorovych O. , Karyy O. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: December 2024

Purpose – The purpose of the article is to investigate the peculiarities of the application of digital competences in the process of personnel management of enterprises and to substantiate their influence on socio-economic development of the state.

Design/methodology/approach – The methodology of this study is based on a comprehensive approach to the study of the role of digital competences in the process of personnel management of enterprises, using the methods of theoretical generalization, abstraction, modeling, system and graphic methods. At the initial stage of the research, a selection of scientific articles and other scientific publications was carried out, highlighting the peculiarities of the application of digital competences in the process of personnel management of enterprises. This was followed by a critical analysis of the selected sources to identify the main approaches and methods used in contemporary research in the field of digital technologies, with a particular focus on research that examines the digital competencies that the future manager should possess. Using the method of theoretical generalization made it possible to synthesize the main concepts and approaches found in the literature.

Findings – The main approaches to understanding the essence of the concept of "digital competences" are considered and attention is focused on their features in the processes of training management personnel. It is justified that the state should play an important role in this by creating new jobs and forming new markets. Based on the rating of Ukraine according to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index in 2020-2022, the ability of Ukrainian specialists to master digital technologies was analyzed and it was determined that in domestic realities, special attention should be paid to the training of managers using the application of digital competencies.

Practical implications – The result of the study is the substantiation of the need to master and apply basic digital competencies in the conditions of active digitalization of all spheres of social life of the Ukrainian state, which is an indispensable condition for the training of managerial personnel. Competencies designed to ensure successful personnel management of enterprises and to contribute to the reliable socio-economic development of the state are summarized.

Originality/value – The research carried out in the article is valuable in that it proposes approaches to the acquisition of key digital competencies by managers and determines that they should be innovative thinking that helps the specialist quickly master digital technologies with the highest results; use of social networks as an effective tool of management activity; analysis of data collected and processed on the basis of digital technologies; information support using digitized sources; computer literacy as the basis of technical knowledge and skills for working with digital resources.
UPAYA PENINGKATAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA KELAS II MELALUI MEDIA PAPAN WAKTU DI SDN 01 MANISREJO
Authors: Deni Saputra  , Prima Kurniawati Rissa , Chasanah Setyati
Published: December 2024

This study aims to improve students' learning motivation in learning mathematics through time board media for second-grade students of SDN 01 Manisrejo. The type of research conducted is Classroom Action Research (CAR). The subjects of this study were 28 second-grade students of SDN 01 Manisrejo. The research design used was the Kemmis and MC Tagart spiral model consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The data collection instruments used were observation and questionnaires. The data analysis techniques used were qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The results of the study showed that the application of time board media can improve mathematics learning motivation. This is evidenced by the increase in students' learning motivation in cycle I to cycle II. Cycle I obtained an average student learning motivation of 64.52% with a sufficient category. Furthermore, after implementing cycle II, the achievement of student learning motivation increased by 16.17% to 80.69% with a very good category.
Epistemological Violence between Affect and Aesthetic: Rationalist Rhetoric in the Novel of Ideas
Authors:   University of Cambridge, United Kingdom Huygens Institute, the Netherlands (annakjh@hotmail.com), Dijkstra Anna
Published: December 2024

Robert Musil’s modernist epic The
Man Without Qualities is a novel written against a background of fascist uprisings in Europe, as well as a quintessentially Viennese text written
in the wake of the emergence of the Wiener Kreis and their logical positivism. These two factors make it a suitable novel for analyzing the intersection between rationality and fascism, in a way that sheds new light on how rationality is aestheticized, naturalized, and romanticized. These processes support and reinforce each other. By exploring the functioning of rationality and highlighting the novel’s implicit affectivity, this paper sheds light on the importance of extra-rational ways of knowledge-making, making it possible to consider fascist practices of self- fashioning and aestheticizing rationality through a critical affective lens.
Putting Bodies to Work – Bodies of Texts and Bodies of Readers Operating
at a Whopping 75 Horsepower
Authors:   Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (anca.chiorean@ubbcluj.ro), Chiorean Anca
Published: December 2024

The present paper focuses on a targeted occurrence within the larger area of modern literature – namely the 75 HP magazine. The literary-visual occurrence under scrutiny opens two possible approaches. The bodies of text present in the magazine either employ somewhat conventional grammar that embodies the spirit
of unconventionality through the typographical dimension, or language that compiles almost entirely visual compositions, that involve the body of the reader to physically follow the new means of reading.
Reinterpretation of Art Utopias Seeking a Non-Functional Determination of the New Man and the New Art: Marinetti’s Tactilism and Kassák’s Art-Utopia
Authors:   Freelancer, Vienna, Austria (dr.andrea.olah@gmail.com), Olah Andrea
Published: December 2024

The present article approaches the
art prognoses of two influential figures of the historical avant-garde, Lajos Kassák and F. T. Marinetti, and scrutinises their art utopias seeking references to the future of human society. A novel aspect of this approach is maintained throughout of the contents of the manifestos which recur to ideas of ideologically ambiguous provenance that have not yet been thematised
in contemporary art discussions. With the help of the newly revealed contents, the paper attempts to discover the motivation behind Kassák’s and Marinetti’s insights and to explore, how exactly they anticipated the trends of art and its role
in future society. By linking of two influential representatives of the avant-garde, it is possible to trace important determining tendencies on several tracks that still have an impact today.
Developing Children’s Melodic and Rhythmic Skills With Playful Tasks in Classroom Music Lessons
Authors: ASZTALOS Andrea
Published: December 2024

The development of children's musical abilities and skills is a complex process, and educators play a crucial role in guiding this journey. Introducing playful tasks into classroom music lessons is a method that empowers educators to enhance children's rhythmic and metric skills. This paper presents playful tasks, allowing educators to guide children in developing their melodic and rhythmic skills through a variety of fun activities. By using these playful tasks, educators can effectively enhance the development of students' musical skills.
Aesthetics and Philosophy of the Performance Interpretation of the Author's Concept of a Musical Work
Authors: ZAIETS Vіtalіi , ZAIETS Oksana
Published: December 2024

The presented research is aimed at revealing the theoretical and philosophical methodological basis of the art of performance interpretation from the perspective of the procedural triad composer-performer-listener. In the process of interpretation, the performer acts as an active carrier of internal needs and motivations, which have a physiological, psychological, moral, and aesthetic as well as volitional nature. This division is quite conditional as these processes occur simultaneously and interact with each other. Each person is more or less inclined to a certain meaningful aspect, which forms an individual approach to the interpretation of the work. Thus, the needs of the performer (during the conscious search for the sound embodiment of the interpretation at the stage of practical implementation) resolve the most important issue: the ratio of the author's and performer's concepts.
Enescian Pianism and Interpretative Style in Chamber Music Works: Impromptu Concertant for Violin and Piano, Concertstück for Viola and Piano, Légende for Trumpet and Piano and Cantabile et Presto for Flute and Piano
Authors: PAVEL Gina-Mihaela
Published: December 2024

he idea of writing about and delving into Enescian pianism came to me while I was preparing two Enescu recitals, one as part of the Musica Barcensis Festival, the other one as part of George Enescu International Festival (in Sinaia). The concept behind organizing the recital, aptly titled Enescian Sonorities, was to present to the public the composer's early chamber works. For this research, which aims to highlight the complexity of Enescian pianism, I chose Cantabile et Presto for flute and piano, Légende for trumpet and piano, Impromptu Concertant for violin and piano and Concertstück for viola and piano. Although I focused on his early works, we can already observe the intuition, originality, naturalness, and maturity of his compositions, which are impressive for the age at which they were written. Beyond the beauty and expressiveness of the music, these instrumental miniatures represent true technical challenges, testing the performers in multiple ways. What I primarily wish to emphasize through this research is that in all four works mentioned, the balance and equal importance given to both instruments are evident, with the compositions easily fitting into the chamber music genre.
The Intersection Between Music and Creativity
Authors: KIRÁLY Lajos
Published: December 2024

This study analyses the effect of music on aesthetic and emotional intelligence. Since creativity also means healing creation that implies digging deeper and transcendence as well, we would like to talk about the therapeutic effects of music from an intercommunication perspective. Some state that musicality is inborn and coded into our genes, which we call talent, something that can be further developed and transferred to the next generation. According to others, musicality and the ability to play and sing is not merely a matter of genetics but also puts important emphasis on the social and cultural background the individual grew up in. We shall see that there are cultures in which music is the sole instrument by which the individual can adapt to the respective culture. Many deem that music is the “peak of human intellect and emotionality”, and that is why many studies were published in the second half of the 20th century about its effects on intellectual and emotional development. In what follows, we shall also talk about the debated Mozart effect, the biological basis of music and the stimulation of logical thinking. Through music, the help, the counselor, the attender, the priest has a tool with which they can positively influence cognition, the expression of feelings, the development of creativity, whilst „the effects of the expansive transfer prevails through the intellectual, emotional and motivational changes”. But for all that, we must first get familiar with the effects of music on intellectual and emotional intelligence.
BIOÉTHIQUE, ANTHROPOLOGIE THÉOLOGIQUE ET TRANSHUMANISME
Authors: BUZALIC Alexandru
Published: December 2024

Bioethics, theological Anthropology and Transhumanism. Transhumanism is the platform of the conceptual debates, a cultural current that brings together philosophers, theologians, engineers, doctors, researchers from all fields of science, who anticipate the face of tomorrow’s world from the perspective of the interaction between bioethics and bioengineers and technological progress and the evolution of technoscience. From the initial transhumanism defined by the biologist Julian Huxley (1887-1975) which leads to the increase of life expectancy, and to the improvement of the human condition, we arrive at the ideological positions of posthumanism that seek to argue the manipulation of the evolution of the human being for utilitarian purposes or in the direction of imposing cultural and political pressures in the direction of the artificialization of the natural man. At the present time, a consensus is needed in the meta-analysis of the results of frontier research, of which theology is also a part, in order to arrive at an anthropological model unanimously accepted by the socio-human disciplines, which can substantiate any bioethical decision, more chosen in matters concerning the dignity of life, the quality of life and the dignity of death for any human being, according to the specific position he occupies in the world.
PORTE, MURA E UNA VERANDA. ALCUNI TERMINI BIBLICI NELLA PROSPETTIVA DELLA SEMANTICA DI EUGEN COȘERIU
Authors: MĂRGINEAN Irina-Cristina
Published: December 2024

Doors, Walls and A Veranda. Some Biblical Terms in The Perspective of Eugen Coșeriu’s Semantics. The aim of this work is to contribute to the reflection on the responses Christians are called to offer in the current migration crisis. The research starts from the context of some public discourses and points a way for further reflection by applying the tools of the semantics, as theorised by Eugen Coșeriu, to the reading of biblical texts.
SUPERARE LE FRONTIERE DELLA SEPARAZIONE NEL DIALOGO CRISTIANO-EBRAICO. DALLA DICHIARAZIONE DEL SEELISBERG (1947) AI 12 PUNTI DI BERLINO (2009)
Authors: PERZYŃSKI Andrzej Piotr
Published: December 2024

Crossing the borders of separation in the Christian-Jewish dialogue. From the Seelisberg Declaration (1947) to the 12 points of Berlin (2009). The Christian and Jewish religions are exceptionally close. Christianity grew out of Judaism and shares with it the holy books that make up the Old Testament. Over the course of two millennia of history, this closeness has led to separation and the need to emphasis one’s own identity, often denying the views and principles of the other religion.
The frontiers of the initial separation between Christians and Jews. At the time of the writing of the Gospel of John, at the end of the 1st century AD, there are indications that Christians were excluded from synagogues, at least in some areas. The Jewish communities in the diaspora were religiously self-confident and well integrated into the socio-political structure of late antique society. Christianity, on the other hand, claimed the place of Judaism and sought to establish its validity as the new Israel, the only authentic version of Judaism, thus formulating a series of anti-Jewish premises and a replacement theory/theology.
The contemporary dialogue between Christians and Jews. Christian-Jewish relations as an object of study could be described as a child of the 20th century. The conditions for the development of Christian-Jewish dialogue as we know it today were created by the Second Vatican Council first and foremost by the Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions “Nostra Aetate” No. 4 (1965). The first fundamental principle of dialogue with Judaism, based on Paul’s Letter to the Romans, is to accept that Israel has not been rejected by God, that the covenant made with Israel is eternal, and that the Church is not a substitute for Israel and does not take its place.
The analysis of Christian-Jewish relations is a complex undertaking that cannot be reduced to simple theological or historical narratives. It must take into account sociology, education, language, history, biblical studies, hermeneutics and, of course, theology.
CHRISTIANITY AND THE TENSION BETWEEN THE “CALL OF THE TRIBE” AND THE FASCINATION OF UNIVERSALITY
Authors: POPESCU Ionuț Mihai
Published: December 2024

The identity of the individual is given in the tension between the particular and the universal, tension taken over by the political organizations of human communities that favoured either the local component (the city-state) or the universal component (the empire). Modernity, influenced by Christianity, affirmed the connection between the individual and the universal and, in opposition to the Church, proposed a new model of organization, liberal secular democracy, based on universal rights of the individual. After the second half of the twentieth century, in the name of individual freedom, democracies increasingly adopted axiological neutral liberalism, but this diluted individuals’ belonging to a community and led to persistent identity confusion. After the confrontations of the beginning of modernity, Christianity and science find themselves in a post-secular era in which they can complement each other to overcome the identity confusion of society by reconfiguring the balance between the individual and the universal and inserting values.
FRONTIERE E ANTINOMIE TRA LA VIRTÙ DELLA GIUSTIZIA E LA VIRTÙ DELL’AMORE: DILEMMI NELLA VITA SPIRITUALE
Authors: RUS Anton
Published: December 2024

Frontiers and Antinomies between the Virtue of Justice and the Virtue of Love: Dilemmas in spiritual Life. In general, within the life of faith, the assumption of living the Christian virtues converges towards a fundamental soul unity that integrates the plurality and diversity of aretology (the teaching about the virtues). In other words, all Christian virtues are complementary, being interdependent bricks in the edifice of authentic spiritual life. But there are dilemmatic situations in which, at least at an early level, justice and love seem mutually exclusive, each having its own demands, the border between them seeming to be insurmountable. In the present article we will analyze some paradigmatic cases, suggesting ways to overcome the dilemma, to find the basic unity specific to spiritual progress.
PAPE FRANÇOIS - PONTIFICAT DU FRANCHISSEMENT DES FRONTIÈRES
Authors: SKOBEL Stanisław
Published: December 2024

Pope Francis - Pontificate of crossing Borders. From the start of his pontificate, Pope Francis received two types of reception for his proposals and analysis of reality and the decisions he made. On the one hand, these were enthusiastic and tolerant responses, but on the other hand, we encounter attitudes full of doubt, even resistance. It is appropriate to ask ourselves where such different attitudes towards the proposals of our Pope and his entourage come from. This type of reaction very often concerns moral issues that are particularly relevant in our time. It seems that this situation also leads to responsible crossing of many borders, which is exceptionally characteristic of the current pontificate. It will therefore be beneficial to consider the current pontificate as a period of crossing borders, which also becomes a necessity for the Church. An analysis within the framework of moral theology will be useful to us in this regard.
LA QUESTION DU BIEN COMMUN CHEZ SAINT THOMAS D’AQUIN
Authors: BRACHET Jean-Yves
Published: December 2024

The common Good at the Saint Thomas d’Aquin. According to Aristotle’s definition, taken up by St Thomas, man is a “political animal”. This raises the question of the good of the community, the common good. A study of Thomas’s notion of the common good leads us first to consider the notion of good. The common good of a community is its end, first in order of intention but last in order of execution. For St Thomas, the end of the community is twofold: a transcendent end, God, and an immanent end. This immanent end is not produced but achieved by and through virtuous acts. These acts are those of the members of the community. The common good is both the exercise by the members of the community of the social virtues, i.e. general justice and political prudence, and the state that results from this exercise: social justice. The laws enacted by those who govern prudently have as their goal the common good, that is to say, ultimately harmony or what we might call “living well together”.
LA FUNZIONE EURISTICA E METODOLOGICA DELL’EPINOIA IN GREGORIO DI NISSA
Authors: CIUCHEŞ Teofil
Published: December 2024

The heuristic and methodological Function of the Epinoia in Gregory of Nyssa. The content of this article has as its object the elaboration of the reflection of Gregory of Nyssa who, in the context of the development of Trinitarian theology in the fourth century, facing the problems emerging from the eunomian controversy, elaborated the preceding findings and opened new paths towards a positive and balanced conception of the epinoetic function of thought. In a particular way Nyssa valued the contribution provided by Basil and contributed to the understanding of the methodological and heuristic role of epinoia, the constitutive instrument of human knowledge for seeking and discovering in general, predisposing in particular the method and formation of theological language.
L’ONTOLOGIA TOMISTA TRA ARISTOTELISMO E NEOPLATONISMO
Authors: GIANFREDA Fausto
Published: December 2024

The Thomist Ontology between Aristotelism and Neoplatonism. With this article I share a piece of historiographical-philosophical reflection on the question of the oscillation between Aristotelianism and Neoplatonism in Saint Thomas Aquinas: G. Ventimiglia’s synthesis of the path of the controversy on the Aristotelianism or Neoplatonicity of Thomas presents - implicitly - veins of some philosophical and theological thematic issues of the scholastic, neo-scholastic, existentialist and analytical West. My re-presentation of this path aims to push the deployment of the “dangerous” potential of the dualistic historical game in the philosophical and theological context in the Western twentieth century: glimpsing some problematic areas that require overcoming the Hellenic-Roman epistemological duality, and opening current theology to a multicultural and interreligious world vision.
L’ IDENTITÀ MISTERICA E CARISMATICA DEL PRESBITERO
Authors: POLIERO Ruggero
Published: December 2024

Theological-mysterical Identity of the Priest. The study contributes to the deepening of the theological-mysterical identity of the priest in order to revive his spirituality, intimate ardor, ministeriality and supporting the process of permanent formation and personal conformity to the style of the Good Shepherd. The article is largely based on Holy Scripture and the living source of the Greek and Latin ecclesiastical tradition, placing itself in permanent reference to the pontifical magisterium. Endowed with a prodigious “charisma” (cf. 2 Tim 1, 6), the priest takes shape as a man chosen by merciful Love within the “mystery, communion and mission” Church, with a special calling, that of being like Christ, Head, Shepherd and Bridegroom of the Church through the sacrament of priesthood (“ipse Christus”) and thus to act in His Person and in His name for the salvation of the world (“Personam Christi gerens”). Participating through the Holy Spirit in the absolute Priesthood of Christ, he therefore becomes His redemptive extension in time and space and the living sacramental sign in analogy with the Eucharistic mystery (“alter Christus”).
The Role of Universities In Fostering Innovation In Post-Industrial Cities
Authors:   Professor, Dean, Faculty of Law,
University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
President, Institute of Public Administration
in Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia, KOPRIĆ Ivan
Published: December 2024

Both the Council of Europe and the European Union play an active role in post-industrial urban transition and renaissance. Post-industrial urban changes have dramatically accentuated a need for sharp and fast adaptations of scientific research, knowledge transfer, and university teaching. The post-industrial context has already been recognized as part of the relevant research and studying context by many European universities, at least to some extent. An excellent example comes from the European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition (UNIC), a European Universities alliance. The European academia has commenced a new, innovation-friendly phase of its development. Further research is needed if we wish to answer the question about the real capacity of the European academia for achieving the changes in study programs, teaching methods, scientific research, and knowledge transfer that fit the fast and deep transformation of societal demands.
Reinventing Universities: Navigating Technological and Ideological Disruptions In the 21St Century
Authors:   Associate professor, Public Administration
and Management Department, Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences,
Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, ȚICLĂU Tudor , HINȚEA Cristina ,   Associate professor, Public Administration
and Management Department, Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences,
Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: December 2024

Universities have historically been pivotal in societal development, serving primarily as (1) ‘knowledge generating institutions’, (2) structural elements of the welfare state promoting the democratization of education, and (3) direct contributors to economic development and social integration.
Despite their consolidated and expanded roles, the 21st century presents a series of profound challenges that threaten these traditional functions and the legitimacy of their position. These challenges include (1) increased competition from non-academic actors, (2) shifts in political ideologies, and (3) rapid technological advancements, particularly artificial intelligence. Collectively, these factors pose a potential existential threat to the traditional model of the university. This essay critically examines the current position of universities amidst these disruptive changes and explores the pressures to reinvent themselves to preserve their role as essential contributors to human development.
Universities, Museums, and Communities: Strategic Perspectives
Authors:   Professor, Public Governance Institute,
Faculty of Social Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, BOUCKAERT Geert
Published: December 2024

Societies are changing as well as their major institutions such as universities and museums which are impacted by societal transformations, but also vice-versa. Universities and museums have ambitions to impact changes and transformations of society. This changing interaction is dynamic and contingent and requires strong institutions.
Complexity and Emergent Innovation In Public Universities
Authors:   Associate Professor, PhD, Walter Cronkite School
of Journalism & Mass Communication,
Arizona State University, Phoenix, USA, GILPIN Dawn R.
Published: December 2024

This essay introduces complexity theory as a lens for examining public universities and their role in society, in particular regarding emergent innovation. The complexity principles of scale, interdependence, embeddedness, nonlinearity, and emergence identify possible paths for higher education institutions seeking to reinforce and expand their function in the community and their capabilities for producing new knowledge and novel forms of organizing. The case of Arizona State University’s charter and design aspirations are used to illustrate how a complexity-aware university can be designed and operate as a force for positive social change.
‘To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield’
Authors:   Associate Professor, Dean, Faculty of Public Administration,
National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania, IANCU Diana–Camelia
Published: December 2024

This essay explores the essential role of universities in modern society, emphasizing their need to transcend isolation and actively engage with their communities. Drawing on Alfred Lord Tennyson’s ‘To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield’, it argues that universities must rebuild trust, confront challenges, embrace collaboration, and reaffirm their moral responsibility. The essay highlights practical examples illustrating how universities innovate, imagine the future, and address pressing societal needs. Public administration is presented as a model discipline that bridges academic silos, engaging directly with community concerns and demonstrating how universities can anchor themselves in everyday life. The narrative positions universities as living entities that learn, adapt, and inspire. It underscores their ability to foster open dialogue, where diverse perspectives converge to solve real-world problems. By promoting transparency, collaboration, and ethical action, universities can become not just centers of learning but beacons of hope and progress. Ultimately, the essay challenges universities to embrace their role as vital contributors to society, urging them to innovate, connect, and lead with integrity toward a brighter, shared future.
Universities and Innovation: University Relevance and Engagement Are More Likely Where Public Governance Is Strategic
Authors:   Associate professor, Department of Public
Administration and Policy,
University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom, JOYCE Paul
Published: December 2024

The paper opens with a consideration of the functions of universities and the idea of public policy promoting linkages between universities and businesses to support innovation and economic growth. This is followed by a section outlining the concept of a ‘strategic state’ and original analysis using data from the Institutional Profiles Database for 2016 on 63 countries. This analysis reveals a statistical association of (i) university relevance to business needs, and (ii) university engagement with firms. It is noted that this is consistent with the existence of reciprocal causation – greater university relevance encourages engagement with firms, and engagement with firms fosters university relevance. Next, the analysis shows that countries that had governments with strong strategic state characteristics and universities that were relevant and engaged with business firms were statistically associated with greater societal capacities for technological adaptation and innovation. The paper concludes by considering strategically governed universities. Several suggestions are made, including one that public policy should aim for universities to have strategic autonomy and another that central government (in a spirit of cooperation and partnership) supports local government, local businesses, and universities in their efforts to create and operate locally focused collaborations to innovate and bring about economic development.
Potential propagation seedling of Ramie (Boehmeria nivea) from various types of stem cuttings
Authors: Rahman Side Taufiq Hidayat , Yamin Mayasari , Mulyani Sri , Aji Agung Pangestu , Ayunawati Luthfi
Published: December 2024

Ramie is a fiber-producing plant that can replace cotton as a raw material for the textile industry. In general, ramie plants are reproduced using rhizomes, but it takes a long time, around two years, to be used as a source of planting material. Therefore, other sources of explants besides rhizomes are required, such as stem cuttings. Explants from stem cuttings are quickly available and only need 2-3 months to be used as planting material. This study aims to determine the potential of effective stem cuttings that can be used as planting material for the propagation of ramie seedlings. The research was conducted from July to December 2021 at the experimental garden in the Indonesian Instruments Standardization Testing Center for Sweetener and Fiber Crops, Malang, East Java. The research used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of four treatments of ramie seedling material of the Ramindo 1 variety, namely rhizome, shoot cuttings, middle stem cuttings, and basal stem cuttings. Each treatment was repeated 5 times. The result showed that all parameters had a significant effect. Ramie seedling source from basal stem cuttings showed the best growth percentage (92%), stem diameter (4.8 mm), and plant wet weight (44.6 g). Shoot cuttings showed the best number of roots (31.6), plant height (60.8 cm), and number of leaves (41.4). Cuttings from shoot and basal stems can be used as planting material for producing ramie seeds other than rhizomes.
"What does Closure even mean?" at Century Mine: Multiple companies, mine closure trajectories and disputation
Authors: Doomadgee Alec , Holcombe Sarah Elizabeth
Published: December 2024

During the peak of its operation, Century mine, in Australia's western Queensland, was the third largest lead, zinc and silver mine in the world. The mine has had a turbulent history. It was resisted by the indigenous Traditional Owners, and then an uneasy truce followed, with an unprecedented agreement struck between the (then) company, the state government and Traditional Owners. Over a period of only 16 years the mine has been owned by 6 different companies, each with different approaches to working with Traditional Owners. This article will focus on the most recent period from the perspective of the current Chair of the Waanyi Native Title Proscribed Body Corporate (PBC), Alec Doomadgee. This recent period includes a declaration of 'closure' by MMG (Minerals and Metals Group) Corporation, with promises made that Traditional Owner businesses would have opportunities for mine-site rehabilitation. This was quickly followed by the purchase of the operation by another company, who renamed it New Century. The business model of this new junior company – which focuses on re-mining tailings and also rehabilitation – seems to directly compete with Waanyi PBC interests, while mine expansion is also planned. There has been an increase in conflict and rivalry during this latest period, with disputes and lateral violence amongst Traditional Owner groups.
Gutsherren, Rebmeister und Tagelöhner - Akteure und Diskurse der Bündner Weinbaugeschichte
Authors: Camenisch Martín
Published: December 2024

Welche Kontinuitätslinien und Umbrüche gab es im Bündner Weinbau? Das Buch berichtet von bischöflichem Wein und ehemaligen Klöstern, von Torkeln, Amtmännern und Lehensleuten. In der Frühneuzeit bildeten die Bündner Weinberge vom Churer Rheintal bis ins Veltlin auch bei weltlichen Gutsherren eine wichtige ökonomische Ressource und wurden Teil der Repräsentationskultur. Die ökonomischen Gesellschaften nahmen sich gegen Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts vermehrt praktischer Fragen an, was die Entstehung einer Weinbau treibenden Mittelschicht begünstigte. Aufgrund von Tagebüchern, Briefen und weiteren Quellen lassen sich die Arbeitsschritte im traditionellen Weinjahr detailliert rekonstruieren. Ebenso erhalten Leser:innen Einblick in den Alltag von Rebmeistern und Tagelöhner:innen in einem der arbeitsintensivsten Landwirtschaftszweige. Beliebten Mythen wird mit fundierter Quellenarbeit begegnet, sodass die wesentlichen Diskurse der Zeit fassbar werden und zentrale Bausteine einer Bündner Weinbaugeschichte vom 8. bis ins 19. und frühe 20. Jahrhundert vorliegen.
Sammlungen in Bewegung - Historische Essays
Authors: Zedelmaier Helmut
Published: December 2024

In vier Essays untersucht Helmut Zedelmaier Sammlungen in Bewegung und das damit verbundene Problem der Provenienz. Dazu nimmt er sich vier unterschiedliche historische Fälle vor: Im Fall der Münchner Kunstkammer steht die Frage der Provenienz eines Sammlungsausschnitts im Zentrum, nämlich die Frage nach der Herkunft russischer Objekte. Im Fall der Marienbibliothek in Halle an der Saale ist es die Frage nach den Zeitumständen und Ideen, die Sammlungen initiierten und bewegten; im Fall der Ingolstädter mathematisch-physikalischen Sammlungen deren institutionelle, soziale und wissenschaftliche Bewegungsgeschichte. Der Fall des Frankfurter Sammlers Zacharias Conrad von Uffenbach nimmt dessen Netzwerke, Korrespondenzen, Exzerpierpraktiken und Katalogproduktionen in den Blick. Der resümierende Epilog zeigt, dass wir Referenzen benötigen, um das soziale Leben, Überleben oder Verschwinden von Sammlungsobjekten beschreiben zu können.
Beten, Beobachten, Berichten - Textgenetische und klimageschichtliche Auswertung des Einsiedler Kloster-Tagebuchs von Pater Joseph Dietrich, 1670–1704
Authors: Heinzmann Lukas
Published: December 2024

Der Einsiedler Mönch Pater Joseph Dietrich führte am Ende des 17. Jahrhunderts mehr als dreissig Jahre lang Tagebuch. Die 18 Bände, die die damalige Lebenswelt eindrücklich schildern, erlauben Einblicke in Dietrichs Wahrnehmung von Natur und Wetter, die sich vor dem Hintergrund der klimatischen Kaltphase des Late Maunder Minimum (1675–1715) und der damit in Bezug stehenden Subsistenzkrise der 1690er-Jahre veränderte.Der Autor geht auf die zeitgeschichtlichen und kulturellen Entstehungshintergründe des Tagebuchs ebenso ein wie auf Dietrichs Werdegang im Kloster. Neben Fragen nach seiner Motivation und seinem Beziehungsnetzwerk werden auch praktische Aspekte der Tagebuchführung thematisiert. Darauf aufbauend werden die rund 6000 Tagesbeschreibungen zu Natur und Wetter analysiert.
Die Evolution des natürlichen Übels - Eine historisch-systematische Betrachtung
Authors: Schacher Martin
Published: December 2024

Trotz des vielen Leidens und Sterbens in der evolutiven Entwicklung der Arten ist der Glaube an einen guten Gott rational verantwortbar – zu diesem Schluss kommt Martin Schacher, der sich in diesem Buch mit der Frage nach dem guten Gott bei allem Leiden und Sterben in der Evolution befasst. Er beleuchtet die Entwicklung der theologischen Reflexion über das Übel in der Natur, indem er das Denken von Thomas von Aquin und Teilhard de Chardin mit den zeitgenössischen Ansätzen vergleicht. Dadurch dass er evolutionsbiologische Theorien zur Evolution der Kooperation einbezieht, verbindet er die Theologie mit den Erkenntnissen der Naturwissenschaft. Es ergeben sich neue Impulse für die theologische Betrachtung der Welt als Schöpfung Gottes.
Cardiac cell regeneration in zebrafish a systematic review study
Authors: Al-Shammai Mohammed , Alanazi Jawaher , Nazel Shahad , Alanazi Ali , Hejazi Abdulaziz , Achira Mahmoud , Alosaimi Amal , Alhamidi Abdulrahman , Alghamdi Danah , Alsaigh Abdulrahman , Aldahan Murtada
Published: December 2024

Background: Unlike mammals, zebrafish display a highly regenerative potential in response to cellular injury. Hence, it has gained much attention as a viable model for the study of regeneration. Studies on zebrafish regeneration frequently concentrate on adult tissues such as the heart, brain, retina, caudal fin, and spinal cord.
Methods: This study was conducted under the PRISMA guidelines. The search for primary research articles was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, and Mendeley. We used the latest update of Microsoft Office Excel. Of the total 1,158 results, 1,066 were dropped according to the criteria for exclusion. The selected results included previously published and unpublished studies on cardiac cell regeneration in zebrafish from 2012 to 2022.
Results: 90 studies met the inclusion criteria. Out of these, 43 used the apex resection method, 36 used cryoinjury, and 16 used genetic amputation. All methods used were based on selected heart sections, not the whole heart. The primary evaluation technique used in the included studies was histology, either alone or in combination with other methods. Acid Fuchsin Orange G, Masson's Trichrome, Hematoxylin/Eosin, immunofluorescence, and in situ hybridization were the main histological techniques employed to assess heart regrowth and regeneration.
Conclusion: This study may have a risk of bias due to the qualitative and quantitative data that was selected. Further research can help understand and utilize zebrafish regeneration genes in humans.
Afet Yönetiminde Sosyal Medya, İnsansız Hava Araçları (Drone) ve Diğer Teknolojik Araçların Rolü
Authors: Bahçıvan Süleyman
Published: December 2024

Afetlerde teknolojik araçların rolü, bugünün dünyasında hayati bir öneme sahip olmuştur. Bu araçlar, afet yönetimi sürecinde etkin ve fonksiyonel bir şekilde kullanıldığında hem afet öncesi hazırlıklarda hem de afet sonrası müdahalelerde büyük yararlar sağlamaktadırlar. Sanal gerçeklik ve artırılmış gerçeklik teknolojisi, afet senaryolarının simüle edilerek, vatandaşlara ve özellikle öğrenciler ile acil durum ekiplerine gerçekçi bir şekilde pratik eğitim imkânı sunmaktadır. Afet erken uyarı sistemleri, halkı yaklaşmakta olan tehlikeler konusunda bilgilendirerek, önleyici tedbirlerin alınmasını sağlarlar. Bu sistemler, sismik aktiviteyi izleyen deprem erken uyarı sistemlerinden, hava durumu tahminlerine dayalı kasırga veya sel uyarı sistemlerine kadar çeşitlilik gösterir. Sosyal medya platformları, afet sırasında ve sonrasında bilgi paylaşımı için önemli bir araç haline gelmiştir. Afetzedeler, sosyal medya üzerinden durumlarını paylaşabilir, yardım isteyebilir veya başkalarının güvenli olduğunu bildirebilirler. Drone'lar afet bölgelerindeki durumu hızlı ve güvenli bir şekilde değerlendirmek için kullanılabilmektedirler. Drone ile erişilmesi zor veya tehlikeli alanlara ulaşabilir, hasar tespiti yapabilir ve kurtarma ekiplerine önemli bilgiler sağlanabilir. Elektrik kesintileri ve altyapı hasarları nedeniyle, modern iletişim araçları afetler sırasında işlevsiz hale gelebilir. Bu durumda, telsiz ve radyo gibi geleneksel iletişim yöntemleri kritik öneme sahip olmaktadırlar. Telsizler, kurtarma ekipleri arasında iletişim sağlarken, radyolar halka yönelik önemli bilgilerin ve uyarıların yayılmasında kullanılabilmektedir. Kısmen de olsa altyapı ve iletişim imkanlarının olduğu afet bölgelerinde ise mobil uygulamalar ile afetzedelerin durumu hakkında bilgiler edinilebilir. Bu teknolojik araçların etkin kullanımı, afet yönetim süreçlerinin iyileştirilmesine ve hem insan yaşamının korunmasına hem de felaket sonrası iyileşme süreçlerine önemli katkılarda bulunmasına olanak tanır. Ancak, bu teknolojilerin başarıyla entegre edilmesi için, ilgili personelin uygun eğitimi ve kaynaklara erişimi zorunludur. Ek olarak, bu araçların verimliliğini artırabilmek adına sürekli yeniliklere ve gelişmelere ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır.