bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Leadership Profile of Croatian Project Managers - Investigating the Effects of Stress and Followers’ Expertise in Achieving Project Success
Authors: Matić Ivan
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of stress in demonstrating adequate project leadership and ultimately achieving project success, while also respecting followers’ expertise as the most important context factor. During 2021, the empirical research was conducted on 71 project managers in the Republic of Croatia. Results obtained via SPSS Statistics 23.0 and PROCESS macro v4.0 for SPSS indicate that demonstrated project leadership and followers’ expertise positively affect the project’s success. According to the results, stress, due to its inverted U-shaped nature of effect, does not affect project success, whereas it has a negative moderation effect on demonstrated project leadership by reducing its positive effects on project success. In addition to these results, this paper offers other interesting insights into the relationships between demonstrated project leadership, project manager’s stress, and project success, further filling the identified gap in research. A relatively small sample of project managers and its cross-sectional nature stand out as the main limitations of the empirical research presented in the paper.
The Effects of Macroeconomic and Financial Development on Income Inequality: Evidence from the Western Balkans
Authors: Cakal-Velagic Jurdal , Silajdzic Sabina
Published: June 2024

Using data from 1996 to 2019 covering five Western Balkan countries and applying the linear panel data estimation method, this paper examines the effect of macroeconomic indicators and financial market development on income inequality. Regression results with Driscoll-Kraay standard errors demonstrate that income per capita increases income disparities. Theoretically, there are grounds for both a positive and negative relationship between economic growth and income inequality. In addition, contrary to prevailing literature, our analysis finds no significant impact of financial market development on income inequality, while the rule of law is found to have no effect on income inequalities in these countries. We depart from previous literature by bringing new evidence on the relationship between income inequality and economic growth in the specific context of Western Balkan countries. We study this relationship in an integrated framework and rely on a larger time span, both of which are seemingly important for comprehending the income inequality-economic growth nexus. Certainly, the obtained results bear important policy implications as discussed in this paper.
The Role of Social Factors in the Acceptance of Artificial Intelligence-Based Services: the Example of the Banking Sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Turnadžić Tamara , Peštek Almir , Činjarević Merima
Published: June 2024

In times when AI’s development and research is moving at an unprecedented speed, this paper explores its role in retail banking. The results presented are part of a wider research of market readiness and AI acceptance, especially in developing economies. The research was conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H). The quantitative portion consisted of a survey completed by 671 respondents. This paper focuses on the influence of social factors (perceived humanness, perceived social interactivity, and perceived social presence) on the attitudes towards – and subsequently acceptance of - AI-based services. Chatbots, specifically ChatGPT-4, were the technology the research focused on. The results indicate that perceived humanness and perceived social interactivity have a positive effect on attitudes – and acceptance – of AI-based services. This research could not prove that there is a positive relationship between social presence and attitudes towards AI-based services. The positive relationship between attitude and acceptance was proven as well.
In Vitro Efficacy of Three Potential bioagents against Lasiodiplodia theobromae, Causal Agent of Postharvest Fruit Deterioration of Avocado
Authors: Aidoo Atta Kwesi , Dawood Amina , Asamoah Jerry Fenteng , Appiah-Kubi Zippora , Ohene-Mensah Godfried , Agbetiameh Daniel , Frimpong Felix , Lamptey Joseph Nii , Kwodane Maxwell , Kaba Catherine Kofogi
Published: June 2024

The postharvest rot fungus, Lasiodiplodia theobromae, poses a significant threat to the avocado trade in Ghana as it discounts both the quality and shelf life of freshly harvested avocado fruits. This study evaluated the biological effect of three bioagents, garlic, baking soda, and black pepper, on mitigating posthar-vest rots of avocado fruits caused by L. theobromae. Isolates of L. theobromae obtained from spoiled fruits were identified using morphological, molecular, and pathogenicity procedures. Eight isolates of L. theobromae were similar in morphology and pathogenicity and genetic markers (ITS). The three bioagents, garlic and pepper seed powder, and baking soda, were evaluated in vitro using the food poison technique at two concentrations, 10 g and 20 g per 100 ml of water. Garlic at 20 g/100 ml of water completely inhibited mycelium growth, followed with 10 g/l (7.8%), and baking soda at 20 g/l (32.6%). Further studies of these bioagents on fruit are recommended.
The Impact of Perceived Social Support on Workplace Loneliness. The Mediation Role of Work Alienation
Authors: Stănescu Dan Florin , Romașcanu Marius Constantin
Published: June 2024

The primary objective of this study is to investigate how perceived social support influences workplace loneliness, with a focus on the mediating role of work alienation. Existing research on the relationship between workplace loneliness, perceived social support, and employee engagement is notably limited. Recognizing the significance of social connections in individuals' lives, it is crucial to acknowledge that a substantial portion of our time is spent in the workplace. Failing to cultivate such relationships may predispose individuals to experience feelings of loneliness. Employing a cross-sectional design, the study gathered data from a convenient sample comprising 178 participants (48 males, 130 females), aged between 21 and 53 years (M=30.88, SD=9.00). Structured questionnaires, namely the Loneliness at Work Scale, The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and the Work Alienation Scale, were utilized for data collection. The findings revealed a negative correlation between perceived social support and workplace loneliness (r=-.729, p<.01). Similarly, perceived social support exhibited a negative association with work alienation (r=-.744, p<.01). Additionally, work alienation emerged as a robust mediator in the relationship between perceived social support and workplace loneliness (z = -4.12, p = .000). To enhance the explanatory capacity of the proposed model, future studies could consider incorporating additional variables. These may include jobrelated affective well-being, organizational commitment, or organizational citizenship behavior, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the intricate connections between perceived social support and workplace loneliness.
Job Immersion and Its Role in Reducing Organizational Obesity Through Job Compatibility
Authors: Fakhry Noor Hussien , Alkhazraje Mohammed Edan , Saleh Mustafa Raad
Published: June 2024

This research aims to identify job immersion and its impact on job compatibility by reducing organizational obesity in the Al-Wasat Refinery Company/Al-Doura Refinery Company. The research problem emerged from the possibility of a weakness in achieving employee satisfaction as a result of the impact of job immersion in the company and the increase in slackness and job laziness. The sample included 200 employees in the surveyed company, as the research aimed to test the hypotheses of the correlation and influence relationship between job immersion, organizational obesity, and job compatibility in the company, which was at the overall level and the sub-dimensions level, relying on the questionnaire to collect data and information related to the practical aspect, and using SPSS for data processing. One of the most important conclusions reached by the research is that applying a set of strategies to reduce organizational obesity in the investigated company would enhance the effect of job immersion on job compatibility, which indicates that the influential relationship between job immersion and job compatibility changes depending on the change in the level of organizational obesity in the company. The examined company led to enhancing the level of innovation among its employees in a way that contributes to increasing job compatibility by achieving satisfaction at work, reducing job laziness, providing academic qualifications for individuals working in the organization, and increasing the sense of responsibility, which leads to increasing its competitive position in the market.
Detection of low-dose irradiation of dry fruits by termoluminescence
Authors: Kocia Rafał , Miłkowska Magdalena , Liśkiewicz Grażyna
Published: June 2024

The aim of the study was to investigate whether it is possible to detect low-dose irradiation in dried fruits using the thermoluminescence (TL) method. Selected dried fruits: strawberries, cherries, black currants, two types of raisins, mulberries, apricots, figs, dates and plums were irradiated with doses of 0.1 kGy, 0.3 kGy and 0.5 kGy.
A study on “position-energy” response correction method based on monolithic crystal coupled SiPM array
Authors: Li Haoxuan , Wang Lei , Lu Wei , Feng Penglei , Zou Kefeng , Peng Jing , Wang Zexi
Published: June 2024

The intrinsic characteristics of the monolithic crystal detector are spatially inconsistent, which leads to the position dependence of the detector on the energy response of the γ-ray as well as the peak shift of the response spectrum of the detector, that is, the “position-energy” shift. The “position-energy” shift will cause the energy resolution of the detector to deteriorate and affect the energy linearity of the detector. Thus, a crucial challenge in enhancing the position consistency of detector energy response, improving energy resolution, and ensuring accurate isotope identification is the reduction or elimination of this “position-energy” offset. The “position-energy” response correction method is proposed in this paper to improve the position consistency of detector energy response. Firstly, Monte Carlo simulation is used to model monolithic LaBr3(Ce) crystal detectors of different sizes. Secondly, the effective detection region of the detector model is evenly divided into 25 blocks, then the spectral peak position of each incident region is extracted, and the spectral peak correction function matrix of 25 incident regions and the center position is established. Finally, 25 incident regional peaks are modified according to the modified function matrix, so that the spectral peaks in each region are consistent with the peaks in the center, and the modified spectral responses of the detector are obtained. The simulation results show that this method can effectively solve the “position-energy” migration problem of monolithic crystal detectors of different sizes and improve the peak consistency of each detector region. The energy resolution of the 662 keV characteristic peak of the Cs-137 point source can be improved from 4.5% to 3.9%, and the linear deviation of energy can be reduced from 2.1% to 1.2%.
The Same Song, Different Melodies —A Comparative Analysis of TV Coverage of the Crisis on the Polish-Belarusian Border
Authors: Bylica Jacek
Published: June 2024

“The Song” is about the crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border, which began in the second half of 2021 and has been going on to this day. It is related to the unexpected appearance of newcomers from the Middle East and Africa (mainly Muslims) on the border. They tried (and are still trying) to cross the Polish border on their way to the West or to stay in Poland. There were thousands of them. Their appearance on the eastern border has triggered a crisis that we have known so far only from previous media reports on the southern border of the European Union. Due to the introduction of a state of emergency by the Polish authorities, it was also possible to follow their fate only through the media. However, these messages did not allow the recipient to obtain an integrated picture of the situation. Rather, they created quite contradictory narratives, different “melodies” about the crisis. In the text, I present the messages of two antagonistic television stations, i.e. TVP and TVN. On their example, I outline the rather schizophrenic social reality in which Polish citizens currently find themselves, its interpretations and proposals for overcoming the impasse. David Altheide’s Ethnographic Content Analysis is used as a theoretical framework for the analysis. It emphasizes the interaction of the researcher with the collected research material, thus classifying such analysis as fieldwork. At that time, it was the only opportunity for a fieldwork.
Children of Return Migrants in a Polish School. Linguistic and (Inter)cultural Challenges
Authors: Stankiewicz Katarzyna , Żurek Anna
Published: June 2024

Return migrations are a special type of migration experience. Children from migrant families returning to their home country face many challenges when they start their education in a new education system, which often also concern foreign students. The aim of the article is to present the functioning of children from families of return migrants in Polish schools in terms of linguistic and (inter)cultural challenges, especially important during the first period of adaptation to the new school environment. The text is theoretical in nature and is based on the analysis of the available literature on the subject. The two types of challenges required to focus on the linguistic perspective, especially the glottodidactic one, and the pedagogical perspective based on the approach and research in the field of intercultural pedagogy. The analysis will allow to formulate conclusions important for the educational practice of children from families of return migrants, taking into account the specificity of this group.
Adaptation of Children From Refugee Families in the Context of Their Experience of Stress and Trauma
Authors: Chomiuk Anna
Published: June 2024

The aim of the article is to theoretically consider the adaptation of refugee children in relation to the stress and trauma they experience. The adaptation of children from refugee families is not easy, as they have experienced traumatic events, and the situation of forced migration results in the occurrence of many stressors. Children coming to Poland face many difficulties that arise as a result of their experiences. Trauma, stress and its effects affect the child, who can often feel lost in a new situation. Therefore, the Polish education system creates opportunities to learn Polish and organizes psychological and pedagogical support. Working with children from refugee families is challenging, so learning about the problems that affect refugee children is crucial to help them effectively.
A Theoretical Framework for Interrogating the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Authors: Tarisayi Kudzayi Savious
Published: June 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have become increasingly important in modern society and are poised to play an increasingly prominent role in education. This paper seeks to provide a theoretical framework for interrogating the integration of AI in education spaces. The paper argues that the eventual response of educators to recent developments in artificial intelligence is eerily like the earlier cycles of integrating ICT in education and, decades earlier, calculators into mathematics instruction. Premised on the argument that there are similarities between the calculator revolution in mathematics education and the ICT revolution in education several decades ago and the current ongoing developments in artificial intelligence, this paper offers a theoretical lens. The theoretical lens is composed of the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework, Technology Acceptance Model, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Socio-technical system theory, and Diffusion of Innovation theory. The paper concludes that despite spatial differences between the ICT revolution and the artificial intelligence revolution, there are shared similarities warranting adoption of a similar theoretical lens. Furthermore, factors that were considered pivotal in the integration of ICT are still relevant to the revolution of artificial intelligence.
Pre-service science teacher’s opinions on virtual labs and their use in biology
Authors: Koca Asiye Bilge , Kizilay Esra
Published: June 2024

This study sought to investigate pre-service science teachers’ opinions about using virtual laboratories and virtual laboratories for biology. The study group of the research consisted of four pre-service science teachers (two girls and two boys) who had virtual laboratory experience by taking at least one of the courses related to technology integration at a state university located in the Central Anatolia region in Türkiye. The research used a semi-structured interview form with open-ended questions, a common data collection method in qualitative research. The data were examined using the content analysis method. The usage of virtual laboratories in science lectures in terms of the teacher, student, and educational processes was mentioned by pre-service science teachers. Pre-service teachers claim that virtual laboratories help students gain experience and strengthen their critical thinking and research skills. According to pre-service teachers, biology, cells, and the study of onion skin and bacteria are only a few examples of virtual laboratory applications that can be used in science teaching. They emphasized that it included biology-related themes, offered opportunities for lab work, dispelled misconceptions, and allowed students to use a microscope.
The educational potential of collaborative writing mediated by digital technology in times of pandemic: a scoping review
Authors: Liverano Giuseppe
Published: June 2024

Today’s schools must respond to the evolving needs of students by adopting new pedagogical models and didactic devices. Information and communication technologies can be useful resources to focus on the learning of each individual student as a dynamic and relational process. Collaborative writing apps facilitate democratic and shared construction of knowledge through ICT (Van Leeuwen, Janssen, 2019). This approach fosters the transformation of knowledge through a trialogical approach to learning (Cesareni et al., 2018). This article analyzes the responses of a collaborative writing experience with apps in a school. The aim of this contribution is to highlight the most effective technology-mediated collaborative writing interventions that have been implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic. The focus is on their educational potential in terms of both cognitive and non-cognitive skills.
Attitudes of the Majority Population towards the Civic and Political Participation of Immigrants in Slovenia
Authors: Medvešek Mojca , Bešter Romana , Pirc Janez
Published: June 2024

The civic and political participation of immigrants in the receiving country are important dimensions of the integration process. However, immigrants often encounter various barriers in accessing individual forms of participation, either due to legal barriers or due to informal opposition from the majority population. This article aims to examine the attitudes of the majority population towards the civic and political participation of immigrants in Slovenia and the factors influencing such attitudes. The survey on a representative sample of Slovene residents revealed predominantly negative attitudes of the majority population towards both civic and political participation of immigrants. Particularly notable is the opposition to granting immigrants active and passive voting rights. Relevant factors influencing such attitudes include gender, age, education, the type of settlement in which the respondents reside, and their ideological orientation.
Improving Human Capital to Support Ethnic Minority Families: The Case of Thanh Hoa, Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Duyen Thi , Dao Thuy Thanh , Mai Tung Van , Doan Quynh Thi Nhu
Published: June 2024

This study analyses the current situation and solutions for supporting minority ethnic households in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, in improving their sustainable poverty alleviation capacity, by interviewing 3,400 representatives from poor and poverty-alleviated households of six ethnic minorities (Thai, Tho, Muong, Hmong, Dao, and Khmu) in Thanh Hoa province. The statistical results describe the number of laborers in the households, the educational level of the head of the household, health capacity, skills, labor production experience of the households, capital mobilization capabilities for business, and proposed solutions for enhancing human capital to leverage sustainable poverty. Minority ethnic households need to participate in training and vocational programs to improve their educational level, knowledge, understanding, and skills to enhance their sustainable poverty alleviation capacity.
O condômino reiteradamente antissocial: implicações na ordem jurídica
Authors: Mangini de Paula Machado Bruno
Published: July 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar o instituto jurídico do condomínio edilício e a problemática envolvendo o condômino antissocial, em conjunto com a atual concepção do direito de propriedade e a função social como seu elemento de transformação, princípio que traduz sustentáculo jurídico de constitucionalidade à penalidade de remoção do infrator contumaz, com consequente perda da unidade autônoma, mediante alienação forçada, uma vez inócuas as sanções pecuniárias impostas. No tempo presente, constata-se significativo crescimento de condôminos cujas reiteradas condutas antissociais atingem a paz social e o pacífico convívio com seus pares, gerando sérios entraves sociais de todas as ordens. Há, portanto, um grave fato social que requer a urgente introdução no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro de procedimento capaz de celeremente interromper o estado de inconstitucionalidade perpetrado pela reiterada inobservância à função social da propriedade. É dever da ciência jurídica, diante dos inevitáveis conflitos no mundo hodierno, buscar métodos céleres e alternativos de solucioná-los.
Juan José Rastrollo Suárez (coord.): Retos y perspectivas de la función pública del futuro: una revisión en Europa e Iberoamérica
Authors: Rodríguez-Blanco Victoria
Published: July 2024

Recensión del libro de Juan José Rastrollo Suárez (coord.), Retos y perspectivas de la función pública del futuro: una revisión en Europa e Iberoamérica, Instituto Nacional de Administración Pública, 2023, 570 pp.
STUDY OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF IMMUNOTROPIC THERAPY OF LONG-COVID-19 PATIENTS WITH TYPE 6 OF HUMAN HERPES VIRUS REACTIVATION
Authors: Zubchenko Svitlana , Nadizhko Olena , Kril Iryna , Havrylyuk Anna , Bakun Olena-Nataliya , Chopyak Valentyna
Published: June 2024

Introduction. After the acute form of COVID-19, 10 to 30% of patients tend to develop a post-covid syndrome or long-COVID-19. Research is actively being conducted into the causes of long-term COVID-19, one of which may be a violation of the immune response after SARS-CoV2 enters the body as a superantigen and the reactivation of “latent” viruses, in particular, human herpes virus type 6 (HHV6).
Aim. Study of the clinical and virological effectiveness, tolerability, and safety of the medicinal product inosine pranobex in long COVID-19 patients with HHV6 reactivation.
Materials and methods. Anamnestic, clinical, general laboratory, biochemical, molecular genetic studies, and statistical analysis were performed. The study group consisted of 20 patients with long COVID-19 and HHV6 reactivation, 55.0% women and 45.0% men. The control group consisted of 20 practically healthy people of respective age and sex.
Results. The prevalence of HHV6 reactivation in patients with long COVID-19 amounted to 100.0% regardless of the severity of COVID-19 history. The most frequent complaints of patients were increased fatigue in 100.0%; sleep disturbances, constant fatigue, and increased sweating in 85.0%; impaired mobility, headaches, and loss of smell in 80.0%, and others. In patients with long COVID-19 and HHV6 reactivation, changes in the complete blood count were determined compared to the control group of healthy individuals. After the treatment, the patient’s condition and laboratory parameters improved significantly. The clinical effectiveness of treatment with inosine pranobex for 12 weeks generally amounted to 60.1%, and the virological efficacy was 79.4%. Long-term treatment of patients with long COVID-19 and active phase of chronic HHV6 infection with the drug inosine pranobex demonstrated safety and good tolerability.
Conclusions. Treatment of long COVID-19 patients with HHV-6 reactivation with the drug inosine pranobex demonstrated 60.1% clinical and 79.1% virological efficacy, good tolerability, and safety.
Boundary Behavior of General Kobayashi Metrics on h-Extendible Domains
Authors: Thu Ninh Van , Huyen Do Khanh , Kim Son Nguyen Thi
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this article is to prove the existence of -nontangential limits of the general Kobayashi metrics at -extendible boundary point. This is a generalization of Yu’s result for -nontangential limits.
MISKLASIFIKASI HUBUNGAN KERJA PENGEMUDI OJEK ONLINE (PLATFORM WORKER) DI INDONESIA
Authors: Oey Williams
Published: June 2024

Technological developments through digital platforms have created a new work ecosystem, allowing platform workers, such as online motorcycle drivers in Indonesia, to affiliate with various companies to provide transportation services. However, despite these advances, online riders have not received adequate rights protection as ‘workers’ because their status is limited to ‘partners’ (independent contractors) under the Partnership Agreement they sign. This article uses a normative approach to examine how legal developments in Indonesia can classify and protect online riders as workers under employment laws. A comparative approach is employed, referencing policies in Europe, particularly Spain and the European Union, which have been more progressive in interpreting employment relationships for platform workers. The research finds that legal reforms in Indonesia still inadequately protect online riders’ labor rights due to narrow interpretations of employment relationships that fail to keep pace with current developments.
The history of the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the village of Batyushkovo, Dmitrovsky district (XVII-XIX centuries)
Authors: Chuvilkina Iuliia Viktorovna
Published: July 2024

This article provides historical information about the architectural monument characteristic of the Moscow patrimonial (Posadsky) architecture – the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the village of Batyushkovo, Dmitrovsky district. The author has studied and systematized data on the owners, construction and repair of the church since the XVII century, collected data on local clergy. The research is based on materials from the archive of the Dmitrov Kremlin State Museum-Reserve, the archive of the Shchusev State Museum of Architecture, the archive of the New Jerusalem State Historical and Art Museum, the Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts and the Central State Archive of Moscow. The work contains research on the history of the Dmitrov region, studied archival sources: metric books and church records. There is practically no historical information about the state of the church for the period from the XVII to the beginning of the XIX century, and information about the landowners of the village in the second half of the XVIII – early XIX century is sketchy. A valuable contribution to the study is information about the biographies of each of the owners of the village of Batyushkovo: their kind of activity, position in society. The most important aspect is the publication of previously unknown sources: drawings of the Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in the middle of the XIX century by architect Vasily Dregalov.
Problems of formation of the Kostroma militia during the Patriotic War of 1812
Authors: Kondrat'ev Nikolai Vladimirovich
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the work is to clarify and detail the data of historiographical research on the problems of recruitment and material support of the Kostroma militia as one of the militias of the III district. Among the sources, documents from the collections of the Russian State Military Historical Archive, the Russian State Historical Archive and the State Archive of the Kostroma Region are considered. The documentary data are compared with the texts of the works of K.A. Voensky, V.R. Apukhtin, N.N. Vinogradov and others. An important component of the information sources, which has not been updated to date in historiography, are the mechanisms of recruitment, staffing, calculation of financing and provision of fodder, as well as instructions on accepting money and military property, accepting donations, resolutions on uniforms and equipment of warriors, issues of armament and training of recruits, as well as supply of the Kostroma militia. The documents allow us to establish the course of the discussion about the figures of giving warriors from noble estates and mechanisms for overcoming contradictions. In addition, the archives contain information about the social and everyday problems of the inhabitants of the province in connection with the events of 1812-1814 and ways to solve them. Special attention is paid to the problem of the coincidence of the time of recruitment and recruitment into the militia in 1812-1813 among the burghers of the Kostroma province. The results obtained make it possible to clarify the chronology of the formation of the Kostroma province militia, to detail economic and financial indicators, such as: the size of donations, the burden on various estates when donating money and in kind, the size of salaries and one-time allowances for militia members.
Methods of correction and treatment of psychosomatic disorders
Authors: Abdullaeva Aliya Salavatovna
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this review is to generalize and systematize the scientific works of domestic and foreign researchers, which are aimed at identifying the causes of psychosomatic disorders, as well as their diagnosis and psychotherapy. As a result of theoretical analysis, several scientifically proven effective methods of psychosomatic disorders (psychosomatoses) have been identified: rational psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy. The following methods were used in the work: comparative analysis of literary sources of the causes of psychosomatic disorders, as well as their diagnosis and psychotherapy. The main materials for the study are articles on psychosomatic disorders (psychosomatoses) by foreign and domestic scientists. Currently, the number of people with various psychosomatic disorders is increasing, therefore, methods of correction and treatment of psychosomatic disorders are increasingly in demand. Effective non-drug methods of psychotherapy, psychohygiens and psychoprophylaxis: autogenic training, biofeedback method. Thus, it is necessary to carry out psychoprophylactic measures of psychosomatic disorders at the premorbid stage, both in adults and children, in adolescence, significantly improves their psychological and somatic well-being in terms of health, which is more beneficial for the economy than the treatment of various psychosomatic disorders and neurotic conditions that reduce the quality of life of the population and accordingly, they reduce the country's economy.
Blockchain Metamorphosis: Transforming Traditional Finance through Decentralization and Transparency
Authors: Moneer Abd Ali Mays , M. Nema Bashar
Published: June 2024

This study investigates how decentralization and transparency offered by blockchain technology could revolutionize traditional finance. Even with the rise of well-known cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, a general understanding of blockchain’s influence on the financial industry is still lacking. We identified five major application cases—transparent credit scoring, effective consumer identification, expedited insurance settlements, improved cybersecurity, and the emergence of decentralized finance—where blockchain technology is well positioned to tackle persistent issues. We show how blockchain technology may address problems such as opaque credit scoring, poor customer identity, convoluted insurance settlement procedures, and susceptibility to cyberattacks by thoroughly examining various use cases. According to our research, a greater number of traditional financial institutions need to embrace and integrate blockchain innovations into their functions to promote inclusivity, transparency, and decentralization.
Forecasting Energy Consumption in Smart Grids: A Comparative Analysis of Recurrent Neural Networks
Authors: Al-Haddad Yasir , Abdu İbrahim Abdullahi , Naeem Rajaa
Published: June 2024

In the present era of smart grids, accurate prediction of energy uses is becoming increasingly essential to guarantee optimal energy efficiency. This study contributes to the field by utilizing advanced machine learning techniques to perform predictions of energy consumption using the data from Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Specifically, the approach utilizes regression neural network (RNN) structures, such as long short-term memory (LSTM) and gated recurrent units (GRUs). The data from IoT sensors are more extensive and detailed than those of conventional smart meters, allowing for the development of more complex models of energy use patterns. This study utilizes Adam-optimized LSTM, RNN, and GRU models, along with stochastic gradient descent, to evaluate their performance in addressing the complexity of time-series data in energy forecasting on different network configurations. Result of the analysis indicates that LSTM models, which are run with the Adam optimizer, are more accurate in terms of predictions compared with the other models. This conclusion is supported by the test results of these models that are within the lowest root mean square error and mean absolute error scores. All the models under the analysis exhibit signs of overfitting based on the performance indicators for the training and the testing data. This notion implies that regularization should be utilized to ensure the improved generalizability of the models. These findings show that deep learning can have a lasting influence in improving energy consumption management systems to meet sustainability and energy efficiency requirements. These observations are beneficial for the gradual improvements of smart grids.
Sapovirus-Associated Diarrhea in Renal Transplant Patient Treated Without Altering Immunosuppression
Authors: Andrews Ravi , Samad Mohammed Sajid Abdul , Chimtalapudi Teja , Ramesh Venkat , Ali Muna Ather
Published: June 2024

Solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients are at increased risk of infective diarrheas. In such patients, diarrhea can be complicated by dehydration, leading to acute kidney injury or vascular thrombosis. Viral diarrhea in SOT is reported to be commonly due to cytomegalovirus and norovirus. As sapovirus is not routinely included in diagnostic evaluations, its epidemiology and natural history is not well documented. Anecdotal cases of sapovirus-associated diarrhea in renal transplant recipients have been treated with oral nitazoxanide, often with simultaneous reduction in immunosuppressants. We report sapovirus-associated diarrhea in a renal transplant recipient which responded well within two days to oral nitazoxanide. This, possibly, is the first such report from the Indian subcontinent of adequate control of sapovirus-associated diarrhea without any alteration in the immunosuppressant medications.
Efficacy and safety of aromatase inhibitors in the management of idiopathic short stature: A meta-analysis
Authors: Dutta Deep , Agrawal Ritesh , Joshi Ameya , Sharma Meha
Published: June 2024

Objectives:

Data are scant on the efficacy and safety of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) in idiopathic short stature (ISS). We undertook this meta-analysis to address this knowledge gap.

Material and Methods:

Electronic databases were searched for randomized control trials (RCTs) involving children with ISS receiving AIs compared to placebo/active comparator. The primary outcome was changes in predicted adult height (PAH). Secondary outcomes were alterations in bone age, puberty hormones, and side effects.

Results:

One-thousand three-hundred and eighty articles were reviewed, from which 4 RCTs which fulfilled all criteria were analyzed (one in the active control group [ACG] having growth hormone [GH] as an active comparator; three in the passive control group having placebo as controls). AIs were superior to placebo with regards to improvement in PAH (mean difference, MD 4.62 cm [95% confidence interval, CI: 4.02–5.23]; P < 0.01; I2 = 0%), bone-age progression (MD −0.61 years [95% CI: −0.87–−0.35]; P < 0.01; I2 = 0%) and height-standard deviation score improvement (MD 0.43 [95% CI: 0.33–0.53]; P < 0.01; I2 = 88%). No increased adverse events and spinal deformities were noted with AIs.

Conclusion:

AIs are safe and effective for improving height and pubertal outcomes in ISS. There remains scope for using AIs and GH together in ISS to have a synergistic impact on height outcomes.
COVID-19 PANDEMİ SÜRECİNİN BİREYLERİN KONUTLARINDA BALKON KULLANMA ALIŞKANLIKLARINA ETKİSİ
Authors: Özkurt Kaya Sema Nur , Sezen İşik
Published: June 2024

COVID-19 pandemisi 2019 yılının sonlarına doğru Çin’in Wuhan kentinde ortaya çıkmış ve tüm dünyayı etkisi altına almıştır. Dünyada çok sayıda ölüme neden olan küresel pandemiden dolayı uzun süre konutlarında kapalı kalan insanlar balkonları aracılığıyla dış dünyayla bağlantı kurmuşlardır. Bu araştırmanın amacı; COVID-19 pandemisinin bireylerin yaşadıkları konutlarında balkon kullanma alışkanlıklarına etkisini saptamaktır. Türkiye’de pandemi dönemini yaşayan insanların, COVID-19 pandemisinin yoğun olarak yaşandığı 2020-2021 yıllarında balkon kullanma alışkanlıklarındaki değişimi tespit etmeye yönelik hazırlanmış anket 462 kişiye uygulanarak istatiksel analizleri yapılmıştır. Anket sonuçlarından elde edilen bulgulara göre; katılımcıların yaklaşık %81’i pandemi sürecinde balkonda vakit geçirdiğini, %68’i balkonda vakit geçirme süresinin arttığını, %53’ü balkonlarında değişiklik yaptıklarını, %54’ü balkonda vakit geçirmenin tedavi sürecinde olumlu etkisi olduğunu belirtmişlerdir. Katılımcıların %24’ü konutlarının balkonlarının yeterli büyüklükte ve konforda olmadığını ve yeterli büyüklükte ve konforda balkonu olan başka bir konuta taşınmak istediklerini belirtmişlerdir. Bu araştırmada; yeni planlanacak konutlarda balkonların yeterli büyüklükte ve konforda olmasının, balkonda mobilya kullanımının, süs bitkisi üretiminin gelecekte yaşanabilecek salgın hastalıkların psikolojik olarak daha rahat atlatılmasında, karantinada kalmak zorunda kalan insanların açık hava ile bağlarının kurulmasında büyük avantaj sağlayacağı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Mikrobiyal Gübrelerin Mısır-Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats. Rekabetine Etkisi
Authors: Erbaş Filiz
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışma, mısır tohumlarına uygulanan ve bünyelerinde canlı hücreler veya mikrobiyal suşlar içeren mikrobiyal gübrelerin, bitki köklerini güçlendirici ve bitkilerin erken çimlenmesini teşvik edici özelliğinin, rekabet halindeki mısır ve A. palmeri’nin gelişimine etkisinin belirlenmesi amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Çalışmada farklı içeriklere sahip dört mikrobiyal gübre (Accudo, BMusa Green, BMusa Vita, Bontera) mısır tohumlarına etiket talimatlarına göre uygulanarak monokültür, bir ve iki A. palmeri ile rekabet halinde saksı koşullarında yetiştirilen mısır ile A. palmeri’nin boyu, yaş ve kuru ağırlığına etkisi incelenmiştir. Denemeler 15uygulama, 2 tekrarlı ve 4 tekerrürlü olarak yürütülmüştür. Denemeler sonlandırıldığında aynı rekabet koşulları altında yetişen mısır bitkilerinin boyları, yaş ve kuru ağırlıkları açısından mikrobiyal gübre uygulamalarının herhangi bir etkisi görülmemiştir. Uygulamaların A. palmeri’ye etkisi ise yalnızca mısır + bir A. palmeri koşulunda Accudo uygulamasının A. palmeri’nin boyunu azaltması ile elde edilmiştir. Ancak bu etki yaş ve kuru ağırlıklarda ve diğer rekabet koşulunda görülmemiştir. Çalışmaların bitki gelişiminin sınırlı olduğu saksı koşullarında yürütülmesinin bu sonuçları doğurmuş olabileceği, tarla koşullarında farklı sonuçlar elde edilebileceği düşünülmektedir.
Türkiye’nin Kestanede Rekabet Gücünün İncelenmesi
Authors: Bozkıran Yılmaz Sıdıka , Armağan Göksel
Published: June 2024

Kestane meyvelerinin sofralık olarak haşlama veya kebap şeklinde gıda maddesi olarak kullanımından, teknolojik olarak işlenmesi ile şekerleme, pastacılık sektöründe, gövde ve dallarının mobilya sektöründe, meyve kabuklarının tanen üretiminde, yaprak ve çiçeklerinin ilaç ve kozmetikte kullanımına kadar geniş bir kullanım alanı bulunmaktadır. Bu araştırmada dünyada en çok kestane ihracat değerine sahip ülkelerin (Çin, İtalya, İspanya, Türkiye, Portekiz, Yunanistan, Güney Kore, Şili, Fransa, Japonya ve Arnavutluk) rekabet gücü, Açıklanmış Karşılaştırmalı Üstünlükler (AKÜ-Balassa) ve Nispi İhracat Avantajı İndeksi (Vollrath) yöntemi ile incelenmiştir. Türkiye’nin rekabet gücü diğer ülkelere göre ortaya konularak rekabet üstünlüğünün artırılması için gereken politika önerileri oluşturulmuştur.
Ambalajlı ve Ambalajsız Süt Tüketimini Etkileyen Faktörlerin İncelenmesi: Kahramanmaraş İli Örneği
Authors: Ağır Hasan Burak , Erdem Melih , Çoraklı Hatice
Published: June 2024

Bu çalışmada Kahramanmaraş ilindeki tüketicilerin ambalajlı ve ambalajsız süt tüketim tercihlerini etkileyen faktörlerin ortaya konulması amaçlanmıştır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda 2020 yılında Kahramanmaraş ilindeki oransal örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenmiş 400 tüketiciyle yüz yüze anket yapılmıştır. Anketlerden elde edilen verilerin analizinde Tobit regresyon kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre kadınların erkeklere göre daha fazla ambalajlı süt tercih ettiği, tüketicilerin yaşlarının arttıkça ambalajlı süte yöneldikleri belirlenmiştir. Orta ve yüksek gelir grubunda bulunan tüketiciler düşük gelir grubunda bulunanlara göre ambalajlı süt tüketimine yönelmektedirler. Aynı zamanda üniversite eğitim düzeyi ile ambalajsız süt tüketimi arasında negatif yönlü bir ilişki olduğu saptanmıştır. Diğer taraftan ailedeki birey sayısının fazla olması ve tüketicilerin açık sütün sağlıklı olduğu düşünceleri açık süt tercihlerinde etkilidir. Bunun yanı sıra reklam kampanyalarının, ailede çocuk sahip olma durumunun tüketicilerin ambalaj tercihleri konusunda etkili olmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Bu bilgiler ışığında karar vericilerin gelir düzeyi düşük tüketicilerin açık süt tüketimlerine yönelik politikalar geliştirip uygulamaları önemlidir.
ĐÁNH GIÁ CHẤT LƯỢNG NGUỒN NHÂN LỰC DU LỊCH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ
Authors: Thư Phạm Thái Anh , Sơn Võ Ngọc Trường
Published: July 2024

Để phát triển du lịch và tăng cường đóng góp của ngành du lịch với kinh tế địa phương, nguồn nhân lực du lịch có vai trò then chốt và quyết định. Nghiên cứu này được tiến hành nhằm xây dựng bộ thang đo và tiến hành đánh giá chất lượng nguồn nhân lực du lịch đối với trường hợp TT-Huế theo hướng tiếp cận là sử dụng mô hình năng lực nghề nghiệp gồm các nhân tố là: 1) Kiến thức; 2) Kỹ năng và 3) Thái độ với 19 biến quan sát được kế thừa, phát triển từ các nghiên cứu trong và ngoài nước. Kết quả thống kê mô tả thông qua dữ liệu khảo sát từ 168 nhà quản lý và chủ doanh nghiệp đến từ lĩnh vực kinh doanh du lịch thuộc địa bàn nghiên cứu đã cho thấy về cơ bản các các doanh nghiệp du lịch chưa đánh giá cao chất lượng nguồn nhân lực du lịch TT-Huế. Nhân tố được phần lớn doanh nghiệp du lịch đánh giá khá tốt là Kiến thức, với GTTB là 3,6/5 điểm; tiếp đến là nhân tố “Kỹ năng”, với GTTB là 3,53/5 điểm và có GTTB thấp nhất là nhân tố “Thái độ”, với 3,49/5 điểm.
CÁC YẾU TỐ ẢNH HƯỞNG ĐẾN THẤT THU THUẾ THU NHẬP DOANH NGHIỆP ĐỐI VỚI CÁC DOANH NGHIỆP CÓ VỐN ĐẦU TƯ TRỰC TIẾP NƯỚC NGOÀI TẠI VIỆT NAM: MỘT NGHIÊN CỨU KHÁM PHÁ
Authors: Khoa Hà Văn , Liên Âu Thị Nguyệt , Lan Hồ Thị Hương , Trí Trần Đức , Hùng Hoàng Trọng
Published: July 2024

Mục tiêu của nghiên cứu này nhằm khám phá những yếu tố có khả năng dẫn đến thất thu thuế thu nhập doanh nghiệp đối với các doanh nghiệp có vốn đầu tư trực tiếp nước ngoài (FDI) tại Việt Nam. Với việc sử dụng phương pháp nghiên cứu định tính thông qua phỏng vấn hai nhóm với cán bộ thuế/lãnh đạo cơ quan thuế các cấp có liên quan và 12 cuộc phỏng vấn sâu với các doanh nghiệp FDI đang hoạt động tại Việt Nam. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy những doanh nghiệp tồn tại theo mô hình hệ sinh thái tập đoàn (đa quốc gia), có thuê riêng các đơn vị kiểm toán thực hiện dịch vụ tư vấn thuế độc lập, và các doanh nghiệp FDI thuộc lĩnh vực sản xuất sẽ là những khó khăn cho nhà nước trong quản lý thất thu thuế thu nhập doanh nghiệp ở những nhóm doanh nghiệp này. Trên cơ sở đó, nghiên cứu cũng đã đề xuất một số hàm ý chính sách cho cơ quan thuế trong việc quản lý thuế thu nhập doanh nghiệp với các doanh nghiệp FDI tại Việt Nam.
TÁC ĐỘNG CỦA GIÁO DỤC KHỞI NGHIỆP ĐẾN Ý ĐỊNH KHỞI NGHIỆP CỦA SINH VIÊN: TRƯỜNG HỢP NGHIÊN CỨU TẠI TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC KINH TẾ, ĐẠI HỌC HUẾ
Authors: Trực Lê Quang , Hùng Hoàng Trọng , Hà Lương Ngọc
Published: July 2024

Nghiên cứu được thực hiện nhằm tìm hiểu sự tác động của giáo dục khởi nghiệp đến ý định khởi nghiệp của sinh viên. Phương pháp tiến hành nghiên cứu gồm phân tích nhân tố khám phá, phân tích nhân tố khẳng định và mô hình cấu trúc tuyến tính. Kết quả khảo sát 355 sinh viên trường Đại học Kinh tế, Đại học Huế cho thấy: Giáo dục khởi nghiệp (gồm phương pháp dạy học, hỗ trợ của giảng viên và chương trình ngoại khoá) tác động cùng chiều đến ý định và thái độ khởi nghiệp của sinh viên. Thái độ khởi nghiệp tác động cùng chiều đến ý định khởi nghiệp. Dựa vào kết quả nghiên cứu, các hàm ý quản trị được đề xuất nhằm phát triển giáo dục khởi nghiệp: (i) Kết nối chặt chẽ vào hệ sinh thái khởi nghiệp địa phương; (ii) Cân nhắc đưa chương trình đào tạo giáo dục khởi nghiệp thành học phần bắt buộc; (iii) Dạy học theo hướng case study và tăng cường tranh luận về ý tưởng hoặc dự án kinh doanh; (iv) Giảng viên tăng cường hỗ trợ sinh viên thông qua câu chuyện kinh doanh và khuyến khích họ làm quen với hoạt động kinh doanh; (v) Hoạt động ngoại khóa phải thực chất và kết nối sâu với cộng đồng doanh nhân; và (vi) Giáo dục để sinh viên thấu hiểu bản thân và có thái độ phù hợp với văn hoá thất bại.
Pensamento ecossistêmico e transdisciplinar
Authors: De Pinho Maria José , Da Cruz Queiroz Marina Carla , Da Silveira Freire José Carlos
Published: July 2024

Vivemos em uma época marcada por transformações de ordem social e cultural. Na base dessas mudanças, presenciamos uma transição paradigmática na forma de conceber e produzir o conhecimento. Buscaremos discutir qual paradigma é capaz de religar conhecimentos, construindo para uma visão complexa do universo. Objetiva-se compreender a relevância do paradigma emergente com base no diálogo entre conhecimentos científicos e saberes da experiência como possibilidade de romper com o reducionismo e a fragmentação do paradigma tradicional, visto que a visão ecossistêmica e transdisciplinar nos espaços escolares e nas práticas pedagógicas possibilita edificar uma educação mais humana.
Projeto festival de dança
Authors: Fermino Rozane , Grimes Camila , Booz Flávio , Cirilo Carolina , Herartt Jaqueline Magali , Herartt Natieli
Published: July 2024

A pesquisa refere-se ao Projeto Festival de Dança, desenvolvido na Escola de Educação Básica Manoel Vicente Gomes, escola pública estadual de Santa Catarina. A investigação visa a compreender o papel de um projeto de dança no desenvolvimento das habilidades dos estudantes no âmbito das linguagens e no impacto à comunidade escolar. Os dados foram obtidos através da análise dos diários reflexivos dos estudantes do Ensino Fundamental – Anos Finais - e do Ensino Médio, e dos relatos de prática das professoras orientadoras. Como resultados, enfatiza-se a relevância do projeto para a comunidade escolar e o desenvolvimento de habilidades e protagonismo por meio da dança.