bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Temperature-corrected calibration of GS3 dielectric sensors
Authors: Nasta Paolo , Bogena Heye , Huisman Alexander , Sica Benedetto , Allocca Carolina , Lazzaro Ugo , Mazzitelli Caterina , Vereecken Harry , Romano Nunzio
Published: May 2023

In the Upper Alento River Catchment (UARC; southern Italy), two test sites, having different physiographic and soil features, were instrumented with SoilNet wireless sensor networks controlling GS3 (METER Group, Inc. USA) capacitance sensors deployed at soil depths of 15 and 30 cm at twenty locations to monitor soil permittivity, soil temperature, and apparent electrical conductivity. The conversion of soil permittivity into soil water content is challenging given the high clay content of the soil. Therefore, the both factory and Topp’s calibration functions are compromising soil water content dynamics with underestimated dynamics during dry periods and overestimations in the wet season. In addition, the soil moisture measurements is influenced by the very strong soil temperature variations. In this study we combined a laboratory calibration with in-situ intensive validation campaigns. The laboratory calibration of GS3 electromagnetic sensors was carried out on repacked soil samples by simultaneously measuring soil permittivity and soil water content at prescribed temperature steps within the range observed in the field (from 4.5 °C and 31.9 °C). A new empirical regression-based calibration law was developed for the two study areas to relax the impact of soil temperature on the measurement of soil permittivity. The temperature-corrected approach was validated in the field by taking thermo-gravimetric measurements of soil water content using a stainless steel soil core sampler over five field campaigns at soil depths of 15 and 30 cm. Our results demonstrated that the proposed site-specific calibrations properly reflect the seasonal dynamics of observed soil water content and outperform both factory and Topp’s calibration functions.
MESMAR v1: A new regional coupled climate model for downscaling, predictability, and data assimilation studies in the Mediterranean region
Authors: Storto Andrea , Hesham Essa Yassmin , de Toma Vincenzo , Anav Alessandro , Sannino Gianmaria , Santoleri Rosalia , Yang Chunxue
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Regional coupled and Earth System models are fundamental numerical tools for climate investigations, downscaling of predictions and projections, process-oriented understanding of regional extreme events, and many more applications. Here we introduce a newly developed coupled regional modeling framework for the Mediterranean region, called MESMAR (Mediterranean Earth System model at ISMAR) version 1, which is composed of the WRF atmospheric model, the NEMO oceanic model, and the HD hydrological discharge model, coupled via the OASIS coupler. The model is implemented at moderate resolution (about 1/12° for the ocean and river routing, while twice coarser for the atmosphere) for long-term investigations. We focus on the evaluation of skill score metrics from several sensitivity experiments devoted to i) understanding the best vertical physics configuration for NEMO; ii) identifying the impact of the interactive river runoff; iii) choosing the best-performing physics-microphysics suite for WRF in the regional coupled system. The modeling system has been developed for downscaling reanalyses and predictions, and for coupled data assimilation experiments. We then formulate and show the performance of the system when weakly coupled data assimilation is embedded in the system (variational assimilation in the ocean and spectral nudging in the atmosphere), in particular for the representation of extreme events like intense mid-latitude cyclones (i.e. medicanes). Finally, we outline plans for future extension of the modeling framework.
Combined impacts of climate and land-use change on future water resources in Africa
Authors: Chawanda Celray James , Nkwasa Albert , Thiery Wim , van Griensven Ann
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Africa depends on its water resources for hydroelectricity, inland fisheries, and water supply for domestic, industrial, and agricultural operations. Anthropogenic climate change (CC) has changed the state of these water resources. Land use and land cover has also undergone significant changes due to the need to provide resources to a growing population. Yet, the impact of the Land Use and Land Cover Change (LULCC) in addition to CC on the water resources of Africa is underexplored. Here we investigate how precipitation, evapotranspiration (ET), and river-flow respond to both CC and LULCC scenarios across the entire African continent. We set up a SWAT+ model for Africa and calibrated it using the Hydrological Mass Balance calibration (HMBC) methodology detailed in Chawanda et al., (2020a). The model was subsequently driven by an ensemble of bias-adjusted global climate models to simulate the hydrological cycle under a range of CC and LULCC scenarios. The results indicate that the Zambezi and the Congo River basins are likely to experience reduced river flows under CC by up to 7 % decrease, while the Limpopo will likely have higher river flows. The Niger River basin is likely to experience the largest decrease in river flows in all of Africa due to CC. The Congo River basin has the largest difference in river flows between scenarios with (over 18 % increase) and without LULCC (over 20 % decrease). The projected changes have implications on agriculture and energy sectors and hence the livelihood of people on the continent. Our results highlight the need to adopt policies to halt global greenhouse gas emissions and to combat the current trend of deforestation to avoid the high combined impact of CC and LULCC on water resources in Africa.
Cryogenic-Compatible Spherical Rotors and Stators for Magic Angle Spinning Dynamic Nuclear Polarization
Authors: Price Lauren E. , Alaniva Nicholas , Millen Marthe , Epprecht Till , Urban Michael , Däpp Alexander , Barnes Alexander B.
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Cryogenic magic-angle spinning (MAS) is a standard technique utilized for Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) in solid state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Here we describe the optimization and implementation of a stator for cryogenic MAS with spherical rotors, allowing for DNP experiments on large sample volumes. Designs of the stator and rotor for cryogenic MAS build on recent advancements of MAS spheres, and take a step further to incorporate sample-insert/eject and temperature-independent spinning stability of +/- 1 Hz. At a field of 7 T and spinning at 2.0 kHz with a sample temperature of 105–107 K, DNP enhancements of 256 and 200 were observed for 124 μL and 223 μL sample volumes, respectively, each consisting of 4 M 13C, 15N-labelled urea and 20 mM AMUPol in a glycerol-water glassy matrix.
Modelling the evolution of Arctic multiyear sea ice over 2000–2018
Authors: Regan Heather , Rampal Pierre , Ólason Einar , Boutin Guillaume , Korosov Anton
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Multiyear sea ice (MYI) cover in the Arctic has been monitored for decades using increasingly sophisticated remote sensing techniques, and these have documented a significant decline in MYI over time. However, such techniques are unable to differentiate between the processes affecting the evolution of the MYI. Further, estimating the thickness and thus the volume of MYI remains challenging. In this study we employ a sea ice–ocean model to investigate the changes to MYI over the period 2000–2018. We exploit the Lagrangian framework of the sea ice model to introduce a new method of tracking MYI area and volume which is based on identifying MYI during freeze onset each autumn. The model is found to successfully reproduce the spatial distribution and evolution of observed MYI extent. We discuss the balance of the processes (melt, ridging, export, and replenishment) linked to the general decline in MYI cover. The model suggests that rather than one process dominating the losses, there is an episodic imbalance between the different sources and sinks of MYI. We identify those key to the significant observed declines in 2007 and 2012; while melt and replenishment are important in 2012, sea ice dynamics play a significant role in 2007.
Notably, the model suggests that in years such as 2007, convergence of the ice, through ridging, can result in large reductions in MYI area without a corresponding loss of MYI volume. This highlights the benefit of using models alongside satellite observations to aid interpretation of the observed MYI evolution in the Arctic.
PENTINGNYA PENERAPAN METODE FIFO DALAM MENINGKATKAN STANDART KUALITAS BAHAN BAKU DI HOTEL
Authors: Nursetiowati Oki , Dewi Kartika
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh sering terjadinya pemakaian bahan baku yang tidak sesuai dengan sistem FIFO sehingga mempengaruhi ketersediaan bahan baku dalam dapur pastry dikarenakan rusaknya bahan baku tersebut karena kadaluarsa maupun sudah berjamur. Masalah yang dibahas dalam penelitian ini meliputi penerapan sistem FIFO terhadap pemakaian bahan di dapur pastry, kendala yang sering dihadapi dalam menjalankan sistem FIFO dan upaya-upaya yang dilakukan pihak dapur terkait permasalahan ini. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa sejauh mana pemakaian menurut sistem FIFO tersebut berpengaruh terhadap daya tahan bahan baku yang ada di dapur pastry.. Penulis menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif, yang meliputi observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang didapat mengenai sistem pemakaian bahan baku di dapur pastry, penulis memahami bahwa kurangnya kesadaran individu terhadap sistem pemakaian bahan baku yang benar, seperti tidak terpantaunya sistem labeling pada setiap produk maupun bahan baku pastry menjadi salah satu faktor tidak berjalannya pemakaian menurut sistem FIFO dan juga dapat menganggu kegiatan selama operasional.
PERANCANGAN TEMA POSTER PROMOSI PERTUNJUKAN BAND VIERRATALE DALAM POSTINGAN INSTAGRAM DI BULAN MEI 2022
Authors: Agus Agus darmawan
Published: May 2023

Music is a universal of art, music is a way to communicate and interact between living things,. . While the poster is a medium that is expected to motivate the behavior of people who see it. . This thesis discusses the design of the promotional poster theme for the performance by the band Vierratale which combines elements of music and posters, both of which are trying to be translated into posts on Instagram. Therefore, this study refers to the influence of the genre of music and its characteristics on the poster illustration which produces a visual form of the influence of the music itself. The band that is the object of this poster's research is the band Vierratale from Jakarta, which is a genre of alternative pop music with fairytale nuances. This study aims to analyze Vierratale Instagram post posters. As well as to describe the characteristics of the poster illustration design. So that the public can know and be interested in the musical works of Vierratale and the visuals that the band displays in their performance posters. This study uses both design theory and other theories related to poster research. This study uses a qualitative method that presents descriptive data from the Vierratale show poster in May 2022 and the information is continuous with the theory and literature used.
ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ARTSAKH DUE TO BLOCKADE. EVALUATION REPORT
Authors: Aramyan Vardan
Published: May 2023

Since late 2022, the only "Road of Life" connecting The Republic of Artsakh
with the rest of the world and feeding Artsakh's economy was closed by the selfproclaimed "Eco Activists" of Azerbaijan. This situation disrupts the normal socioeconomic life in Artsakh and brings considerable financial, economic and social
losses. This research aims to implement assessment of those losses of Artsakh
economy, including their primary, secondary and multiplier effects, as well as the
size of social and fiscal impact. To increase the accuracy of the results, several
methods have been used, (both computational and model-based) with the goal of
reducing the vulnerability of the obtained results.
Estimates show that because of the blockade, the Republic of Artsakh
suffers significant socio-economic losses, in total at least 652 million drams (1.6
million US dollars) per day, including the loss of tax revenues, which amounts 81
million drams or about 205 thousand US dollars per day and additional primary
minimum social expenses of about 36.4 million drams (92 thousand US dollars).
The total socio-economic (including welfare) loss is estimated at a minimum of 753
million AMD or 1.9 million USD per day.
Muda lingüística hacia el gallego. Influencia del profesorado en su alumnado de los grados en Educación Infantil y Educación Primaria
Authors: Fernández-Vázquez Mar , Vázquez-Rodríguez Sara
Published: May 2023

La diferente competencia comunicativa del alumnado en gallego y en castellano, pese a su régimen de lenguas cooficiales, preocupa por su repercusión en el ámbito universitario de Galicia. En este artículo, analizamos la competencia lingüística autopercibida por el profesorado de los grados de Educación Infantil y Educación Primaria en los campus de Ourense y Pontevedra de la Universidade de Vigo respecto a su influencia en la lengua habitual usada por el alumnado. Pretendemos constatar el retroceso o el incremento del gallego como lengua inicial y en su uso habitual desde el plan de normalización implantado en el curso académico 2019-2020. La respuesta del profesorado a este plan contribuye a una muda lingüística hacia el gallego.
Interaction orale en anglais entre pairs : cas d’étudiants en LANSAD
Authors: Chaplier Claire
Published: May 2023

Cet article se focalise sur le processus à l’œuvre pendant des tâches d’interaction orale entre pairs en cours d’anglais langue étrangère en secteur LANSAD (Langues pour spécialistes d’autres disciplines) en contexte scientifique. Nous sommes partis du fait que l’appropriation d’une langue étrangère se produit dans et par l’interaction, et que des traces peuvent être observables dans l’interaction. Nous avons mis en place une recherche compréhensive sous forme de recherche-action et avons analysé les interactions orales d’une paire d’étudiants. Ces interactions leur ont permis de multiplier les échanges en français et/ou en anglais, en raison des nombreux tours de parole et des aspects réflexifs sur la languectivés par l’interaction.
Eğitim Yönetiminde Performansa Dayalı Eğitsel Değerlendirme Süreçleri
Authors: Köseer Hüseyin
Published: May 2023

An organization that obtains qualified employees in the educational management concept should protect and develop them in order to ensure that these resources perform at a high level. This means spending effort, money and time on the training and development of employees and managers. Training and development includes the recruitment and training of beginners, the training of employees for job performance, retraining as job requirements change and preparing them for future tasks. Performance is the effort that an individual makes to achieve the results of the abilities and skills that they have by using appropriate mental technologies and the harmony that they show. Performance management, on the other hand, deals with identifying the strengths or weaknesses of an organization or its employees, creating a common understanding of what needs to be achieved, and managing and developing human resources to achieve them as soon as possible. The purpose of the performance management system is to ensure the development of employees and the organization. Based on the data obtained by performance evaluation, career and training plans of employees can be made and rewarded. Performance evaluation is an important activity when evaluating employees in accordance with established performance standards, especially when making salary and promotion decisions, as it is based on productivity and efficiency. Performance management results mainly provide data to the educational management and system. Key Words: Educational Management, Performance Management, Evaluation Processes
Space-time risk clusters of Covid-19 in a tourism area in the northeastern Brazil: an epidemiological overview after two years of pandemic
Authors: Pereira Bezerra Letícia , Santos Ramos Rosália Elen , Da Silva Nascimento Joyce , Oliveira Silva Laryssa , Silva da Paz Wandklebson , Márzia Lopes Costa Loane , Gomes de Amorim Santos Israel , Bezerra Santos Márcio , Conceição Gomes Machado de Araújo Karina
Published: May 2023

The world is facing a serious viral infection caused by the new Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2. We aimed to evaluate and map the high-risk clusters of COVID-19 in the State of Alagoas, a touristic area in northeastern Brazil, after two years of pandemic by a population-based ecological study, using COVID-19 cases reported in the State of Alagoas, between March, 2020 and April, 2022. We performed a descriptive and statistical analysis of epidemiological data. We then map high-risk areas for COVID-19, using spatial analysis, considering the incidence rate by municipality. 297,972 positive cases were registered; 56.9% were female and 42.7% aged between 20 and 39 years old. Men (OR = 1.59) and older than 60 years old (OR = 29.64) had a higher risk of death, while the highest incidence rates of the disease occurred in the metropolitan region. Our data demonstrate the impact of COVID-19 in the State of Alagoas, through the two years of pandemic. Although the number of cases were greater among women and young adults, the chance of death was greater among men and older adults. High-risk clusters of the disease initially occur in metropolitan cities and tourist areas.
KEY WORDS: SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; spatial analysis; Brazil.
Increasing Concentration of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Students Through Gamification Learning Media in Indonesian Inclusion Elementary School
Authors: Kusmawati Adistyana Pitaloka , Fahrurrozi Fahrurrozi , Supena Asep
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the patterns of increasing concentration of Special Needs students in Indonesian Elementary Schools. Since these students often have difficulty understanding the educational process, gamification is considered an alternative to improve their learning outcomes and concentration in Elementary School. In this study, a descriptive-qualitative approach was implemented to describe the techniques used by the teacher to improve students’ learning concentration in the classroom. A total of 13 participants, consisting of 4 Elementary School teachers, 4 Special Needs students, 4 parents, and 1 inclusion institution principal, were observed and interviewed. Furthermore, data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and classroom observation. The results showed that there was an increase in the concentration of ADHD students after using gamification media in the learning process. The parents of these students provided adequate support, and the principal’s policy recommended strengthening parental relationships and using gamification media. These results are expected to be useful for teachers and study experts interested in conducting various analyses on ADHD students.
Comparative Analysis of the Development of Inclusive Teacher Education System on the Example of the USA and Canada
Authors: Bondar Tamara I.
Published: May 2023

The relevance of the study is conditioned by the growing number of children with special educational needs, which necessitates forming a proper Ukrainian system of inclusive education and training of future teachers in accordance with international standards. The purpose of the study is to identify the features of the development of the teacher education system for improving inclusion in the United States and Canada in the context of a historical retrospective. To obtain new knowledge, the author applied methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison, and generalisation. The article describes in a chronological context the development of teacher education in the United States and Canada to improve teachers’ readiness to provide high-quality education to all children in a mainstream school environment. Attention is focused on the importance of the “general education initiative”, which prohibited the distinction between general and special education in the United States and regulated the mandatory special training of “inclusive teachers”. It was discovered that the US Federal Government expects teachers of a general education school to be responsible for teaching children with disabilities, and requires constant revision of the qualification characteristics of a teacher of a general education mainstream school. The differences in the development of the Canadian teacher education system are described on the example of the provinces of Ontario and Saskatchewan, which are generated by the recommendatory form of state initiatives of the provinces of Canada to develop inclusive education. The practical value of the study is to determine the key characteristics of the development and establishment of pedagogical inclusive education in the USA and Canada, based on which further methodological and practical improvement of the Ukrainian education system is possible
The Essence and Structure of Professional Readiness of Future Masters of Primary Education for Innovation Activity
Authors: Tsiuniak Oksana P.
Published: May 2023

The relevance of the study is determined by changes in the legal framework in the field of teaching in accordance with international standards with a focus on innovative methods, resulting in the need to establish compliance and readiness of future teaching professionals to these innovations. The purpose of this work is to determine the essence of the professional readiness of future masters of primary education for innovation on the basis of the separation of its structural elements. In the process of research, the authors used a set of general scientific theoretical research methods, in particular analysis, synthesis, generalization in accordance with the principles of the criterion approach. The article analyzes the key views of Ukrainian and foreign scholars on the interpretation of the concepts of “readiness” and “pedagogical readiness”. The author’s definition of the concept of professional readiness of future masters of primary education for innovation is proposed, the essence of which is the perception of this phenomenon as a collective formation of individual components, including cognitive, motivational, reflective and praxeological. A description of each individual component of professional readiness of future primary school teachers is given. In accordance with the components identified by the author, the criteria of professional readiness are established, including information-content, personal-motivational, evaluation-reflexive, operational-activity, as well as indicators. Finally, based on a system of selected components and criteria, three levels of professional readiness of future masters of primary education for innovation were identified. The value of scientific work lies in the systematization of the theoretical basis of the selected issues with the prospect of its further implementation in pedagogical practice
Features of the Development of Written Competence in the Process of Training an English Teacher
Authors: Prystai Halyna V.
Published: May 2023

The relevance of the article is determined by the continuous development of digital and information technologies, as a result of which the processes of intercultural communication move to the virtual space, which, for its part, determines the need for a qualitatively new level of written competence, foreign in particular. The purpose of the research is to analyse the specific features of the development of English-language communicative writing competence in future teachers of philology. In the course of the work, the method of studying and analysing methodological and linguistic literature is used; the method of studying the experience of teachers; the method of analysing textbooks, curricula and methodological recommendations intended for use in higher education; the method of classification and generalisation to clarify the structure of English-language communicative competence in written speech; the method of scientific observation of the educational process, students’ activities during the design of written messages. The article analyses the specific features of the development of English-language written competence of future teachers of philology. It was found out that the level of speech writing competence depends on theoretical knowledge about the specific features of building text messages and speech styles, on the skills of analysing and expressing one’s own opinion. Types of communicative written speech are defined. The key elements of the structure of English-language communicative competence in writing in future specialists of the pedagogical field are highlighted. The main linguodidactic principles of teaching writing are outlined and it is proved that their consistent compliance allows developing proper writing skills. The scientific novelty of the research results consists of a detailed description of the structure of competence in writing and a description of the interdependence of all its components
Geoinformatics Perspective of Landslide and Catastrophic Flash Floods in Dhauliganga, Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Dwivedi Deepti Kumari , Saraf Arun Kumar , Das Josodhir
Published: May 2023

On 07 February 2021, around 10:30 hrs local time catastrophic flash flood occurred in the Dhauliganga River (a tributary of the Ganga River) near Rini village at 2000 m above MSL (mean sea level) (Chamoli District), which killed 79 people and about 125 people were missing. Part of the area belongs to Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, which is completely protected from human interventions. Further, on the Dhauliganga River, two run-of-river hydroelectric power Rishiganga Small Hydro (13.2 MW) at 1975 m above MSL and Tapovan Vishnugad (520 MW) at 1795 m above MSL projects were also severely damaged due to the devastating flash flood. More than 150 workers were also trapped in the under-construction power tunnel of the Tapovan Vishnugad project. Initial assessment on the day of the event suggested that there was a glacial burst. Later, it was evaluated through time series of high spatial resolution remote sensing images of various satellites that a large part of a north-facing triangular-shaped slope at 5540 m above MSL had failed, which was also supporting a small hanging glacier. This landslide and, consequently, massive debris flow into the Raunthi Gadhera initially blocked the flow of Dhauliganga near Rini village [at 2000 m above MSL (mean sea level)], which later failed around 10:30 hrs on 07 February 2021 and brought a catastrophic flash flood in the Dhauliganga river. Further, remote sensing images acquired around 10:33 hrs of 07 February 2021 revealed a large dust cloud which clearly unravels the sequence of events from a high-altitude landslide, collapse of a small hanging glacier, and snow avalanche to catastrophic flooding. Even after the catastrophic flash flood of 07 February 2021, an elongated lake was created due to the blocking of the flow of the Rishi Ganga River. For detailed analysis, the calculation of dimension, area and volume of the failed slope was done using the high-resolution satellite images and digital elevation model using the RAMMS modelling technique. The north-facing triangular shape had a base of about 660 m and 1100 m height and the estimated total volume calculated was 20 million cubic meters, including rocks, snow, and ice. The debris flow runout simulation of the event was performed using the RAMMS debris flow model to calculate flow depth, flow velocity and maximum pressure. Also, from high-resolution satellite images, the dimensions of the artificial Rini Lake were estimated to have a length of about 800 m, a width at the front of about 100 m and a depth of about 46m, including freshly deposited debris and silt of about 10 m. To calculate the volume of the lake, simulation of lake was done in ArcView software using digital elevation model, and it came out to be ~5 million cubic meters. The paper also emphasizes monitoring of such vulnerable areas based on high-resolution time series satellite images, which are available on a regular basis to avoid the loss of human lives in the future.
Effective Communication: A Stimulant to Employees’ Performance in an Organization
Authors: A.M. Sanusi , O.F. Adesiyan , A.A. Abobarin , I.O. Adegbite
Published: May 2023

Communication is a corporeal part of everyday life. People see communication differently in their own perspective. Some may regard it as an act, a way of expressing eloquent ideas to others; some use it as a way of earning a living, like being in customer service sector; while some people may treat it as a therapeutic way of just sharing personal thought to someone dear to them. Many industrial disputes originate due to failure in communication. Hence, it is important to stress that in communication, emotions, environment, psychological and technical characteristics of the medium is relevant to enhance the organizational performance. This paper is however aimed at examining effective communication as a stimulant for employees’ performance. To achieve this, statistical tools of descriptive and inferential tools of Chi-square and correlation were employed on 40 sampled respondents from employees of International Breweries Plc, Ilesha, Osun State, Nigeria using stratified random sampling technique. The analysis showed that effective communication stimulates decision making process, encourages effective communication among employees, and that there is the presence of effective communication in International Breweries Plc, Ilesha, Osun State Nigeria. It is thereby recommended that the management should maintain and proffer more communication strategies between them and the workers.
Pattern classification on specifics of public sector investments and budgeting principles
Authors: Bernat Lukáš , Michlová Radka , Mitwallyová Helena
Published: May 2023

The aim of the study is to find patterns in an exact complete data set containing the annual budget of all municipal subjects in the Czech Republic over the past 20 years. The focus of the analysis is on which resources could enable the development of and investment in municipal assets, especially estate property. The financial and real estate analysis (FAMA) method was chosen, which provides comparable indicators to calculate the debt service and other related features of subject performance on a municipal level. These indicators demonstrate whether municipal subjects follow responsible budgeting principles and/or how they utilize their own resources. Comparing similar studies using mentioned data and methodology there is a gap between context of data in time a relation chosen indicators. The reason of obstacle is to put data in time-series and properly analyze them. This appropriate items of indicators are aggregated so all the connections between them and other items are lost. In enormous amount of data study uses classification tools to unfold hidden patterns how does municipal budgeting develop in time without knowing details about each case in context of debt and assets. Study convert time dimension to static indicator of its dynamics a using pure K-Means classification conclude having 6 different clusters which differ each other in some of indicators. Within broader context of those clusters we propose an overview of municipal budgeting strategies. In big cities dominates financing of investment by debt and the rest of clusters differs usually significantly with small impact of their population size that is one of determinants budget income therefore essential budget part.
REAL ESTATE MARKET AT A CROSSROAD - ERA OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS GONE
Authors: Čermáková Klára , Hromada Eduard , Bednar Ondrej , Pavelka Tomáš
Published: May 2023

Within a broad discussion on property price formation and property market specifics this paper aims to investigate the relationship between property price trends and number of transactions occurred on housing market. Specifically, we test if housing transaction volumes and rents are good predictors of housing prices and discuss causalities and differences in this relationship on the sales and rental property markets. We bring evidence from selected European property markets about the relationship between property price trend and number of transactions occurring on this market. We argue that increased number of transactions is predictive of increase in property price, but prices tend to be rigid in the opposite (downward) direction. Thus, cooling down of demand for properties may rather decrease number of transactions than push down property prices. This appealing result may bring light into understanding why property prices appreciate across time and countries.
Consumers´ Decision-Making under Salop´s Model: Key Study on Starbucks Prague and Richmond business model
Authors: Kucera Oldrich , Kaderabkova Bozena
Published: May 2023

This study thesis analyses the Starbucks business model in Prague and Richmond from the location perspective, focusing on the company’s consumers and their decision-making towards commuting to the stores. Using modified Salop’s circle model, the transportation costs of the average Starbucks consumer in both cities are calculated, explained, and compared. It is revealed that the average Starbucks consumer in Richmond bears, on average, 1.255x higher transportation costs than the one in Prague and is willing to travel 2.54x higher distances to purchase the average Starbucks product. In addition, after analyzing transportation costs, the study offers a real-life applicable business proposal for where to place a new Starbucks store in both cities, based on several techniques often used in business consulting for solving case studies. The suggested most suitable location for the new store in Prague is the Prague main railway station. In contrast, the best location in Richmond is the intersection of West Broad Street E and North Lombardy Street, close to Virginia Commonwealth University. The study’s main contribution is the inverting of Salop’s circle model and emphasizing transportation costs as an endogenous variable. In general terms, this study may guide spatial optimization in business strategies, from circular economy applications to strategic managerial decisions in locations with different consumer sensitivity to transportation costs.
Evaluation Of The Antivirus A Programme In The Czech Republic During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Zubíková Adéla , Veselá Kristýna , Smolák Pavel
Published: May 2023

This paper analyses an employment support programme – the Antivirus A Programme – implemented in the Czech Republic during the COVID-19 pandemic aimed at maintaining a constant level of employment. We present this government programme in detail, including individual data related to its effectiveness and examine similar employment support programmes in other EU countries during the pandemic. We also analyse the economic development of sectors that received employment support. The main contribution of the paper is the creation of a counterfactual scenario of unemployment and inflation rate in the Czech Republic in the absence of the Antivirus A Programme using a short-run Phillips curve concept. According to Bajgar et al. (2021), one third of Czech workers could work from home during the pandemic. We find that if these workers had not been supported by the Antivirus A Programme, Czech taxpayers could have saved EUR 0.15 billion and inflation rate could have been reduced (based on our short-run Phillips curve model) by 0.66–0.99 p.p. for the entire duration of the Antivirus A Programme depending on the choice of assumptions related to the possibility of working from home.
ANALISIS DAMPAK PENGGUNAAN KRIPTOCURRENCY TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN PEROKONOMIAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Oktofa M. Aldrian , Hakim Abdul Aziz
Published: May 2023

Indonesia saat ini sedang trend yang namanya mata uang digital yaitu cryptocurrency, yang mana cryptocurrency ini merupakan sebuah aset mata uang digital yang dapat digunakan sebagai alat pembayaran secara digital dalam kegiatan perekonomian dan juga sebagai aset investasi. Dikarenakan crypto ini merupakan masih hal yang dianggap baru di lingkungan masyarakat maka Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah ingin mengetahui bagaimana mekanisme cryptocurrency bekerja dan juga apa dampak yang muncul ketika menggunakan mata uang crypto ini, serta dampak seperti apa yang akan terjadi jika pemerintah tidak menganggap serius dengan adanya cryptocurrency disebarluaskan di indonesia dan juga ingin mengetahui apa langkah pemerintah mengatasi masalah cryptocurrency. Metode yang digunakan peneliti metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan normatif yang dilakukan dengan cara mengkaji risiko dan return atau tingkat keuntungan investasi cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency saat ini banyak digunakan oleh negara-negara maju dunia yang sedang melakukan kerja sama ekonomi dengan pemerintah indonesia sehingga hal ini akan berdampak terhadap perekonomian indonesia jika terjadi hal buruk terhadap cryptocurrency ini seperti penurunan nilai cryptonya. Dan untuk mengetahui ruang lingkup penelitian ini ialah mengenai tentang penyebaran cryptocurrency di seluruh indonesia dan juga resiko yang bisa terjadi didalam mekanismenya.hasil dari penelitian ini akan memaparkan tentang bagaimana cryptocurrency itu bekerja, dampak yang timbul dan bagaimana peran pemerintah dalam mengatasi penyebaranya.
ANALISIS KEBIJAKAN PEMBAYARAN ANGSURAN PADA PT. ADIRA FINANCE SYARIAH NGANJUK TERHADAP HUKUM SYARIAH
Authors: Dinilah Ardia  , Lestari Kurnia Yuniar
Published: May 2023

Salah satu instrumen keuangan syariah adalah sukuk. Pertumbuhan yang signifikan tidak di ikuti oleh perdagangan sukuk di pasar skunder. Banyaknya jasa pembayaran angsuran yanga ada di masyarakat. Tetapi sebenarnya ada beberapa jenis layanan pembayaran secara konvensional dan memiliki akad Syariah yang sebenarnya jauh berbeda dengan akad yang terjalin dengan transparansi perjanjian yang saling dipahami sebelum melakukan proses pembayaran dalam memenuhi kebutuhan kendaraan dalam menunjang kehidupan. Metode analisis deskriptif, sedangkan Pendekatan penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis study kasus dan studi kasus dengan menggunakan dua variabel peneltian kualitas produk dan loyalitas pelanggan. Tujuan Penelitian ini untuk menganalisis prosedur pembayaran angsuran pada PT. Adira Finance Syariah Nganjuk; serta terhadap tinjauan hukum islam. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kebijakan prosedur dalam pemberian pembiayaan angsuran PT. Adira Finance Syariah terjadi dalam satu majelis dengan ijab qokul sedangkan ditinjau dari hukum Islam sudah sesuai dengan Fatwa Dewan Syariah Nasional- MUI NO: 111/DSN-MUI/IX/2017 Tentang Akad Murabahah.
ANALISIS IMPLEMENTASI MAQASHID SYARIAH DALAM MEKANISME ASURANSI SYARIAH (STUDI KASUS PT. ASURANSI TAKAFUL KELUARGA CABANG SETIA BUDI MEDAN)
Authors: Rindiani  , Sri Sudiarti  , Rahmi Syahriza
Published: May 2023

Maqashid syariah menganut prinsip syariah untuk mencapai kemaslahatan umat dengan berpartisipasi dalam banyak kegiatan manusia yang berkaitan dengan menjaga agama, jiwa, pikiran, harta benda dan generasi mendatang. Bertujuan menganalisis implementasi maqashid syariah yang terdapat dalam mekanisme asuransi syariah pada PT. Asuransi Takaful Keluarga Cabang Setia Budi Medan menggunakan parameter Al-Syatibi. Metode yang digunakan kualitatif, menunjukan bahwa perlindungan terhadap agama diimplementasikan dalam produk takafulink salam ziarah baitullah sebagai upaya perlindungan dalam menjalankan rukun Islam kelima yaitu haji. Perlindungan terhadap jiwa diimplementasikan dalam semua produk takaful keluarga sebagai upaya pencegahan terhadap terancamnya jiwa dan mengkover biaya kesehatan. Perlindungan terhadap akal diimplementasikan dalam produk takaful dana pendidikan dan takafulink salam cendekia sebagai penyandang dana pendidikan. Perlindungan terhadap keturunan diimplementasikan dalam semua produk takaful keluarga sebagai adanya perlindungan ahli waris dan keluarga yang ditinggalkan ketika peserta meninggal dunia. Perlindungan terhadap harta diimplementasikan dalam semua produk takaful keluarga sebab terdapat investasi sebagai harta yang sewaktu-waktu dapat dijadikan proteksi. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa maqashid syariah telah diimplementasikan didukung oleh terwujudnya kemaslahatan dalam produk dan mekanismenya.
STRATEGI OPTIMALISASI KUALITAS PRODUK KOPI DALAM MEMBANGUN LOYALITAS PELANGGAN DALAM TEORI EKONOMI SYARIAH (Studi Kasus di Giri Kopi Kelurahan Ploso Kecamatan Nganjuk Kabupaten Nganjuk)
Authors: Iswanto Juni , Yuli Dianto Alfin , Nur Indah Sari Putri
Published: May 2023

Banyaknya persaingan bisnis minuman seperti kopi yang mulai bermunculan membuat para pengusaha minuman olahan kopi yang menjadi budaya masyarakat sehari₋hari harus mampu memberikan inovasi dalam menjaga kualitas produk agar para pelanggannya tetap setia dan loyal dalam satu produk dan tempat yang sama. Tujuan dari Penelitian ini 1. Untuk menganalisis strategi meningkatkan kualitas produk kopi di Giri Kopi; 2. Untuk menganalisis strategi membangun loyalitas konsumen di Giri Kopi; dan 3. Untuk menganalisis tinjauan ekonomi syariah terhadap optimalisasi kualitas produk kopi dalam membangun loyalitas pelanggan di Giri Kopi Kelurahan Ploso, Kecamatan Nganjuk Kabupaten Nganjuk. Metode Penelitian: Pendekatan penelitian kualitatif desktitif dan studi kasus dengan menggunakan dua variabel peneltian kualitas produk dan loyalitas pelanggan.Sumber data primer dari hasil wawancara owner, dua karyawan, dan 4 pelangan “Giri Kopi”.Instrumen penelitian menggunakan pedoman wawancara terbuka.Analisis data menggunakan triangulasi peneliti dan teori. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan :1.Strategi yang digunakan dalam optimalisasi kualitas produk kopi di sudah sesuai dengan 9 indikator penyusun kualitas produk dengan bahan baku biji kopi langsung dari petani, mesin produksi modern roaster grinder dalam menghasilkan produk₋produk kopi baik kemasan atau minuman dikedai “Giri Kopi” 2. Giri Kopi membangun loyalitas pelanggan dengan menjalin mitra reseller dari masyarakat, swalayan dan minimarket dengan bagi hasil 15% dan potongan harga grosir bagi pelanggan. 3. Tinjauan ekonomi syariah terhadap optimalisasi kualitas produk kopi dalam membangun loyalitas pelanggan di Giri Kopi dilakukan dengan menjaga kebersihan, kesucian dalam proses produksi dengan menggunakan mesin modern roaster kopi dan menjamin tingkat kejujuran dalam menjamin asal usulbahan baku 100% biji kopi berkualitas dengan timbangan kemasan sesuai dengan spesifikasinya. Sistem kerjasama dengan mitra yang menjualkan kembali produk Giri Kopi saling menguntungkan dan tidak ada unsur keterpaksaan
Illiberal Narratives in Latin America: Russian and Allied Media as Vehicles of Autocratic Cooperation
Authors: Chaguaceda Armando , Cilano Pelaez Johanna , Isabel Puerta Maria
Published: May 2023

Whether being discussed in the media, by intellectuals, or among political elites, illiberal narratives enjoy a significant presence and impact in Russia and Latin America alike. As a result of the conflict between Russia and the West over the invasion of Ukraine, the role of Russian media as a source of disinformation for the Latin American population has drawn attention. The presence of these mass media allows the Kremlin to question the democratic model in place in most of Latin America and defend the official positions of the Russian government while aligning itself with illiberal forces on the regional political spectrum—especially on the radical left.
Bolu Gölcük’teki doğal ve egzotik sucul bitki türleri için risk yönetimi planı
Authors: AKSOY Necmi , GÜNEŞ ÖZKAN Neval , KOÇER Nihan , MÜDERRİSOĞLU Haldun , EROĞLU Engin
Published: May 2023

Bu çalışma Bolu Gölcük Gölü Tabiat Parkı için göl içerisinde bulunan istilacı ve yabancı türlerle ilgili eylem planının hazırlanması kapsamında yapılmıştır. Nisan-Ekim 2022 tarihleri arasında, göl içerisinde ve kıyı alanlarında floristik çalışmalar yürütülerek, gölün doğal ve yabancı bitki türleri ile bunların oluşturduğu toplumlar Braun-Blanquet yöntemine göre belirlenmiştir. Arazi çalışmaları sonucunda göl içi ve kıyısında yayılış yapan 22 familya ve 38 cinse ait 47 takson ile sucul 3, kıyı-çamur vejetasyonunda 2 olmak üzere 5 bitki toplumu belirlenmiştir. Bu toplumlar içerisinde yayılış yaptığı belirlenen yabancı bitki türleri ve bu türlerden istilacı olma potansiyeline sahip olanlar ile ilgili risk yönetimi önerileri yapılmıştır.
Development of Model Blended Learning in Cooperative Learning for Technology and Engineering Skills in Vocational Education
Authors: Suartini Tuti
Published: May 2023

Increasing the interest and willingness of students to learn a material was determined from the behavior of students in used information communication technology. The learning model developed was a cooperative learning model based on Blended Learning. Utilization of information technology, by not leaving the pattern of direct guidance from instructors and the used of learning resources to improve literacy mastery of abilities in technology and engineering became important. The Research and Development (R&D) procedure used Blended learning cooperative learning model design in the form of online and face-to-face learning for ICT literacy subjects and learning media in the experimental and control classes. Blended Learning based cooperative learning models were carried out with scenarios namely offering participation in the experimental class, forming learning groups, and learning activities (lecturers, group tutor teams, students, evaluations).The purpose of this research is to get the quality of learning activities. In stage I, students were offered to take the experimental class and the Control class. The study was conducted by 16 students be taken for experimental classes and 21 be taken for control classes. Based on the results of the study showed that the level of mastery of literacy of ICT and media (n-gain) learning in the experimental class was higher than the control class.
MINDSET OF THE FUTURE OF STREET TRADER IN TERAS MALIOBORO
Authors: Oktarina Abizia  , Sugiyanto Sugiyanto , Rini Dorojati  , Irsasri Irsasri
Published: May 2023

Malioboro as the icon of the city of Yogyakarta and the philosophical axis is included in the world heritage nomination which connects the imaginary line of the South Coast, Yogyakarta Mataram Palace, Tugu Palputih and Mount Merapi. The presence of Malioboro since 1817 has attracted street vendors (PKL). In 2022 the number of Malioboro PKL will be 1838 traders, and all of them selling in the halls of Jalan Malioboro. These street vendors are an attraction for tourists because of the unique tradition of selling. Research with a qualitative approach, information is determined, primary and secondary data collected through observation, interviews and documentation studies. Secondary data from electronic media and print media as well as local government. Primary and secondary data are integrated into analysis content. Data validation through credibility, transferability and conformability tests. The research results show that starting January 26 2022 the relocation of Malioboro street vendors to Teras Malioboro 1 and Teras Malioboro 2 (one year of street vendor relocation) did not improve the welfare of street vendors but instead brought sorrow, because out of 1838 street vendors 70% of street vendors had decreased income. On the other hand, the relocation of Malioboro street vendors is a design for economic management as well as strengthening the carrying capacity of the Malioboro area as a pedestrian-oriented non-motorised space, so that the concept of transportation used is local becak and horse carts, with the aim of increasing the class of tourists visiting Jogja and tourists can see the combination of local wisdom and modern management means that street vendors and local governments have different mindsets.