bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Propuesta de metodología de diseño sismo-resistente para edificios de acero mediante el uso de sistema de control de tendones activos
Authors:   , Arrieta Sebastián Jaime
Published: March 2023

In the face of extraordinary seismic events, some structures have performed poorly despite being designed under seismic-resistant design procedures of their time. That is the reason why researchers have developed active structural control systems to improve the behavior of the structures and to mitigate the risk of damage in the face of an extraordinary seismic events. However, despite the rapid progress in the research of this technological innovation, both analytical and experimental, there are still no adequate guidelines to incorporate them into the seismic-resistant code, either for new and/or existing structures. In this research, a performance-based seismic-resistant design methodology for steel buildings is described using the active tendon control mechanism. This design methodology is a proposal based on both on the current prescriptive design procedures for Mexico City, as well as on existing research works in the literature on active structural control, so it is susceptible to improvement.
Peace Through Sport
Authors: Bromberg Jacques Albert
Published: March 2023

In this article, I advocate for the relevance and utility of ancient materials and sources in theorizing and implementing contemporary peacebuilding methods. In particular, I focus on the enduring use of sports and athletics as tools for transitioning combatants from wartime to peacetime, for mitigating the negative social consequences of warfare, and for developing a resilient, interconnected transnational community. I draw examples from well-documented source materials of ancient Greek athletics in order to make connections between ancient and modern practice and to draw useful lessons for today’s practitioners. By offering transcultural comparisons of approaches to conflict resolution through athletic competition, this article contributes also to debates about the ethics of using sport as an interventionist tool in post-conflict societies and demonstrates the benefits of taking a long historical view of global issues.
Non-destructive testing of human teeth using microwaves: a state-of-the-art review
Authors: Qi Jinjin , Li Zhen
Published: March 2023

Tooth diseases including dental caries, periodontitis and cracks have been public health problems globally. How to detect them at the early stage and perform thorough diagnosis are critical for the treatment. The diseases can be viewed as defects from the perspective of non-destructive testing. Such a defect can affect the material properties (e.g., optical, chemical, mechanical, acoustic, density and dielectric properties). A non-destructive testing method is commonly developed to sense the change of one particular property. Microwave testing is one that is focused on the dielectric properties. In recent years, this technique has received increased attention in dentistry. Here, the dielectric properties of human teeth are presented first, and the measurement methods are addressed. Then, the research progress on the detection of teeth over the last decade is reviewed, identifying achievements and challenges. Finally, the research trends are outlined, including electromagnetic simulation, radio frequency identification and heating-based techniques.
Convolutional fuzzy neural network based symbol detection in MIMO NOMA systems
Authors: Seyman Muhammet Nuri
Published: March 2023

One of the most important tasks to be considered in wireless communication systems, especially in multi-carrier systems such as Multi-Input Multi Output Non-Orthogonal (MIMO-NOMA), is to correctly estimate the channel state information for coherent detection at the receiver. A hybrid deep learning model, called convolutional fuzzy deep neural networks, is proposed in this study for accurately estimating channel state information and detecting symbols in MIMO-NOMA systems. The performance of this proposal has been compared to traditional algorithms like Least Square Error- Successive Interference Cancelation (LS-SIC) and linear minimum mean square (LMMSE-SIC), as well as to other deep learning methods such as convolutional neural networks. With this proposed scheme, significantly less bit error rate is obtained in both Rician and Rayleigh channel environment compared to other algorithms. In addition to the high performance of this scheme, the fact that it does not need channel statistics is another important advantage.
Is Strategic Thinking Omitted from Entrepreneurship Education in Higher Schools?
Authors: STONKUTĖ Eglė
Published: March 2023

It is considered that strategic thinking skills improve entrepreneurial competencies. In order to find out at what extent strategic thinking is integrated into entrepreneurship education, the comparative study of entrepreneurship master study programs was made.
Structure and properties of laser-cladded Inconel 625-based in situ composite coatings on S355JR substrate modified with Ti and C powders
Authors: Poloczek Tomasz , Lont Aleksandra , Górka Jacek
Published: March 2023

This article presents the research results on the production of laser-cladded Inconel-625 in situ composite coatings on the S355JR substrate by addition of titanium and graphite powders to pure Inconel 625 alloy powder mixture for increased hardness and erosive wear resistance of the coatings. The research featured in the article includes penetrant testing, macro-, and microscopic observations of produced coatings, phase and chemical composition analysis, hardness and solid particle erosion tests. The results showed that the addition of titanium and graphite powders resulted in the composite microstructure formation by precipitation of Ti, Nb, Mo, and C-rich blocky and eutectic particles during crystallization. The conducted tests revealed that the microstructure change resulted in an increase in hardness and erosive wear resistance by 27% and 30%, respectively.
Melchizedek, the Priest Who Derived His Pattern from the Preexistent Christ
Authors: Giorgiov Adrian
Published: March 2023

Melchizedek is one of the most mysterious characters of the book of Genesis. As priest of God Almighty he blessed Abraham, the patriarch returning from war, and received tithes from him. The Epistle to the Hebrews presents Jesus Christ as high priest according to Melchizedek’s priestly order, based on God’s oath found in Psalm 110:4. While Christ’s priestly order according to Melchizedek is higher than Aaron’s priestly order, it is important to remember that Christ is greater than Melchizedek. In other words, Melchizedek derives his pattern from the preexistent Christ, and not the other way around. It is the purpose of this paper to bring to attention that the superiority of the characteristics of and blessings derived from Christ’s priesthood according to Melchizedek’s order is best understood only within this frame.
Husserl Et Heidegger de 1913 À 1931 : LA Postface de Husserl Aux Ideen III
Authors: Duarte Irene Borges
Published: March 2023

In 1931 Husserl writes and publishes the Epilogue to his Ideas, where he aims to explain the core of his work. Aware that this is his a legacy which must be carried forward, he seeks to preserve it from what he calls “the mistaken views” found in the new ways of conducting phenomenology. Our text underlines the polemic side of Husserl’s project, which is basically but tacitly against Heidegger, and sustains that this auto-interpretive piece is a fundamental key within Husserl’s corpus, where he defines the direction of his phenomenological project. At the center of the controversy are the answers to the objections of intellectualism and solipsism, and the disavowal of all forms of anthropologism in the conception of subjectivity.
Two Disjoint and Infinite Sets of Solutions for An Elliptic Equation with Critical Hardy-Sobolev-Maz’ya Term and Concave-Convex Nonlinearities
Authors: ECHARGHAOUI RACHID , ZAIMI ZAKARIA
Published: March 2023

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Tower Building Technique on Elliptic Curve with Embedding Degree 18
Authors: Assoujaa Ismail , Ezzouak Siham , Mouanis Hakima
Published: March 2023

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KEY ENABLERS FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPANSION OF JORDAN COMPANIES – A PLS-SEM APPROACH
Authors:   „Dunărea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania, QUDAH Sufyan ,   Embassy of Jordan in Romania, CĂPĂȚÎNĂ Alexandru ,   „Dunărea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania, MICU Adrian ,   „Dunărea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania
Published: March 2023

Considering the limited empirical evidence on Jordan companies’ internationalization approach, we seek to identify the prioritization of international dimension of business in this country, to assess Jordan companies’ interest for international expansion, but also expectations related to international expansion. Based on a PLS-SEM approach, the ambition of this study is to explore Jordan companies’ readiness for international expansion and to identify and capture the opportunities of Jordan companies to approach foreign markets, in line with their experience in international business. The findings retrieved from this study contribute to the development of body of knowledge in this research stream, by revealing the correlations among variables with significant predictive power on international business management.
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ON THE BENEFITS, RISKS AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Authors:   „Dunărea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania, SCHIN George Cristian , DARIE Mădălin ,   „Dunărea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania, MOCANU Ovidiu ,   „Dunărea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania
Published: March 2023

After reviewing the literature that highlights the main internal and external factors that could have an impact on the adoption of Project Management consulting services within public organizations in Romania, this study empirically tests the perception of managers of public institutions in Romania regarding the main factors that enhance or limit the process of adopting such consulting services and the main benefits and risks of project management practices. The results of the study highlight the qualitative aspects - the identification of the benefits and risks of adopting consulting services in Project Management, but also the factors that favor or limit their adoption and use, from the perspective of the organizational environment in the public sector.
DRIVERS OF BUSINESS INVESTMENTS IN POST-PANDEMIC TIMES
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, GHINEA Raluca Elena , STATIE Alin Dumitru ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, DA COSTA Lupedia Genoveva ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, IONIȚĂ Andreea ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: March 2023

Since the advent of the first entrepreneurial activities, business has played a crucial role in the development of the nation and in raising the living standards of the people. There are many countries that currently have a high level of development and this is mainly due to the business activities developed over time. As a particular example, according to the National Trade Register Office in our country there are over 1.1 million limited liability companies and approximately 8,000 joint-stock companies. Along with their importance, their development and growth play an essential role, being crucial for their long-term existence on the market. One of the development methods of companies is represented by making investments, playing the role of bringing added value, regardless of its way of capitalization. During the pandemic, investments decreased significantly and the entire global business environment was affected. At the same time, investments are important, regardless of the level at which they are made (either locally or globally) and their suitability is extremely well analyzed by investors. Through this article, with the help of the case studies' synthesis carried out by the accredited institutions and of the specialized literature as well, we aim to identify what were, after the total or partial return to normality, the engines that supported the return of investments in the business development plan.
EXPLORING SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE POST-PANDEMIC FUTURE: THE CASE STUDY OF HANDANHY COMPANY
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, WU Tong
Published: March 2023

The article examines the supply chain risk of personal protective equipment in the context of the pandemic, using the Chinese private company HANDANHY as an example, and describes the main risk categories for supply chain disruptions, providing insights into supply chain risk in the personal protective equipment industry. The article uses a qualitative research approach combined with a questionnaire survey and analysis of four personal protective equipment companies. It is to explore supply chain risk management strategies in the post-pandemic and to be able to respond more nimbly to similar emergencies in the future and to provide references for reducing supply chain risk.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT IN ROMANIA AND ICELAND - A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BASED ON CASE STUDIES AND GOOD PRACTICE ELEMENTS
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, SIMION Cezar-Petre , ANGHEL Florin ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, VRÎNCUȚ Mihai ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, JIROVEANU Daniel-Constantin ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, DRAGHICI Camelia ,   Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania, FINGER David Christian ,   f Reykjavik University, Iceland
Published: March 2023

The presented research aims to study how environmental projects are implemented in a comparative approach based on case studies from very different national contexts (Romania and Iceland) so as to reveal the elements of good practices that constitute a common heritage for organizations involved in carrying out such projects in the future. From a methodological point of view, to carry out the research, case studies were used for two projects from Iceland and Romania, which provided the necessary inputs for the comparative analysis between two projects from two countries. The case studies and the comparative analysis showed that the gaps between the project in Romania and the one in Iceland appear in terms of the relationship between policies – strategies – programs and projects, the relationship with stakeholders, the reporting of progressThere are a number of project management components where, even if there are no gaps, the two projects have scores indicating a lower level of use of specific methods/techniques and practices. That is why the article presents the need and paths to transfer good practices in the implementation of environmental projects in Romania and Iceland.
THE EFFICIENCY OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN IT INDUSTRY IN ROMANIA
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, MANIȚA Alexandra , BULĂREANU Iulian ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, BĂNACU Cristian Silviu ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, ȚURLEA Carmen ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: March 2023

Due to the digitization of the companies, the complexity of the IT projects has increased. The term "IT projects" usually refers to large and elaborate projects that take longer to be completed. They also have a lot of phases and are usually harder to deliver. This paper aims to study the various aspects of project management in the IT industry in Romania and how it can help to improve the success of these complex projects. In addition to focusing on the major IT projects, this paper also covers the various aspects of project management. The main objective of this paper is to find how project management helps in the success and deliverability of IT projects. A basic understanding of the project management process will be required since it’s used on a daily basis by those who are actively engaged in these IT projects. Having the right tools and resources is very important to ensure that the projects are completed successfully. A systematic literature review has been followed to select out the appropriate existing aspects of the project management in the IT industry in Romania.
THE DIMENSIONS OF JOB SATISFACTION OF THE TEACHERS IN PRE-UNIVERSITY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors:   Valahia University of Târgoviște, Romania, IOSIFESCU Alexandra , POPESCU Constanța ,   Valahia University of Târgoviște, Romania
Published: March 2023

The post-pandemic era brings again to the attention of specialists in human resources the job satisfaction and the professional values of the employees, representing a pressing problem that requires special attention from both psychological and social considerations. Starting from this idea, the study aims the analysis of the degree of professional satisfaction of pre-university teachers and the ranking of the determining factors of job satisfaction. Following this experimental approach, the predominance of a medium to high level of job satisfaction was confirmed, and the dimensions most frequently associated with job satisfaction are relationships with colleagues and superiors, the nature of work and communication.
THE (BUSINESS) ETHICS OF AI REGULATION
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, GIBEA Toni , USZKAI Radu ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: March 2023

In the past couple of years, more and more companies have been trying to integrate, within their ethical infrastructure, a varying degree and amount of ethical concerns regarding the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. As a result, it would not be an exaggeration to say that we have witnessed an explosion of ethics codes concerning AI. The main purpose of this paper is to explore the way in which business organizations have dealt with such concerns. In particular, we first aim to analyze whether companies have a genuine interest in AI ethics or whether it is nothing more than a case of ethics washing, making this whole enterprise virtually useless. We will conclude by advancing an agenda regarding how AI ethical regulations could be empirically assessed, by highlighting a few of the downsides and explaining how different experimental methods could help us close the empirical knowledge gap.
ENTREPRENEURIAL CHALLENGES IN POST PANDEMIC ERA
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, NĂSTASE Marian , CRISTACHE Nicoleta ,   „Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania, FLORESCU Margareta Stela ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, TÎRNOVANU Andrei Constantin ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: March 2023

The COVID-19 epidemic had a significant impact on the global economy, harming both entrepreneurs and SMEs. This pandemic made the global economy to tremble and is causing enormous disruptions to people's lives and daily lives as well as to social and economic structures worldwide. Because of its tremendous transmission potential, this virus has spread unevenly throughout the entire world. COVID-19 is a serious health emergency, but it's also much more. It is a systemic disruption that will have significant effects in the short, medium, and long-term. Tens of millions of people have lost their jobs as a result of this virus, which has also had other negative consequences on companies and caused a significant short-term economic downturn. This research does a theoretical evaluation to analyze the repercussions of the epidemic for entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial challenges in post pandemic era. Digital technology's vulnerabilities grow as it permeates society and the economy. Furthermore, the introduction of new technology solutions will be perceived as requiring a strong focus on privacy and cybersecurity.
HUMANITARIAN ENERGY. A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, ARĂDĂVOAICE APOLZAN Irena , BĂNACU Cristian-Silviu ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: March 2023

Today, the world is on the eve of a major energy crisis, a situation that seems to be accelerating steps towards a revolution in identifying complementary energy sources to ensure continuity in all activities, including humanitarian ones. Starting from the relationship between disasters - humanitarian emergencies - complex humanitarian emergencies, the paper highlights the novelty of the concept of humanitarian energy and highlights the important role of energy in the management process of humanitarian activities. This paper defines humanitarian energy as the interface zone between humanitarian response and energy. Our method of documenting the topic is based on bibliometric analysis that involved extensive literature screening. The research put into evidence the results of recent studies revealing the links between energy and humanitarian clusters, and the recent research subjects related to humanitarian energy. The study's findings indicate that humanitarian energy is a new and emerging theme, approached from multiple perspectives and disciplinary areas, including economic one, that requires a broad level of knowledge, integrated analysis, and public-private management. The research results reveal that most of the studies related to this field are on renewable energy and energy access. Although security (protection) issues are recognized as a priority in the management of humanitarian problems, this topic has not received much attention given the risks that lack of access to energy generates in humanitarian settings. Considering the applicability of the research studies linked to the humanitarian energy for all the stakeholders and the predictable dynamics of forced displacement movements in the context of climate change and/or conflict, as well as the risks arising from lack of inadequate planning, we conclude that research studies should further deep explore the issues of humanitarian energy management in emergencies and crises from both an economic and security perspective.
THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINABILITY KNOWLEDGE
Authors:   a “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu, Romania, PORANCEA-RĂULEA Andreea Simina
Published: March 2023

Education is the catalyst for change with long-term repercussions. The first step towards change is awareness of existing problems. In this paper, the problems that need to be resolved are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). In this regard, quantitative research has been conducted to determine to what extent students are familiar with the concepts related to these goals. The research shows the lack of addressing topics related to sustainable communities, responsible consumption and production or gender equality. However, there is openness and interest to study in-depth sustainable development. This is also evidenced by the choices that students are willing to make in future jobs. The main conclusions of this paper are related to the need to implement models of sustainable development within higher education institutions (HEI). This will lead to acquaint of sustainability knowledge for future employees.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS FROM 1976 TO 2022
Authors:   ", GORSKI Andra-Teodora ,   Lucian Blaga",   University of Sibiu, Romania & ",   The KPI Institute",   , Australia, DUMITRASCU Dănuț Dumitru ,   "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Romania
Published: March 2023

Performance management is a topic of great interest both for academics and practitioners. Much has been written on this complex subject over time, which has led to the development of a considerable academic literature on the topic. The paper is part of a more comprehensive study that aims to explore the topic performance management from a bibliometric perspective. The objectives of the present paper are to present and analyze: (1) the scientific production over time; (2) the most prolific and influential contributors – authors, organizations, and countries; (3) the most utilized keywords. To create the research sample, a search was initiated in July 2022 by querying the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database, on the topic: "performance management". All WoS categories were included without applying any restrictions other than the English language filter. Following this procedure, 6,730 documents were retrieved, of which 6,580 in English which were then retained in the final research sample. Processing, analysis, and visualization of data related to the timespan of 1976-2022, was performed using VOSviewer, Excel and Bibliometrix/ Biblioshiny software. The main results presented and analyzed: citation report; top 15 WoS categories and publishers; source dynamics (journals, books, etc.); co-authorship with three units of analysis (authors, organizations, and countries), and the most relevant keywords (authors keywords and keywords plus). The conceptual structure: co-occurrence network analysis on keywords, thematic map, theoretical evolution, trends, future direction, etc. - are also included in the research, but will be presented in a separate paper.
POST-PANDEMIC AND UKRAINE WAR IMPACT ON ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES: ROMANIA CASE STUDY
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, BUGHEANU Alexandru-Mihai , BOGHIAN Ruxandra ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, PUCHEANU Florin ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Published: March 2023

The aim for the current paper is to provide an overview analysis on the impact over Romania’s post-pandemic economy, as well as the impact from the near border Russia-Ukraine war. As a result, the study will investigate the topic of consumers behavior, inflation rise, financial unpredictability and overall economic stability of the country. In effect, the research shows that both the European countries, as well as the two countries involved in the current political confrontation have experienced high-levels of inflation rates, which affected their economic situation. Additionally, this paper develops an investigation based on a sample of 109 respondents, regarding their current economic situation. The findings showed that the majority of them has had issues regarding their investments and also, are not very optimistic when it comes to market stabilization.
DUBAI’S ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND BUSINESS DIFFERENTIATION
Authors:   University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, Bulgaria, MIHAYLOVA Lyudmila , PAPAZOV Emil ,   University of National and World Economy – Sofia, Bulgaria, ALNUAIM Rashid Sultan Rashid AlKaitoob ,   University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, Bulgaria
Published: March 2023

This paper discusses issues of the economic environment in connection with organizational highquality (differentiation) strategy and business orientation. The specificity of the cutting-edge hightech business environment based on knowledge enables enterprises to orient with greater confidence towards a strategy of high quality of the offered products and services. The purpose of the report is to present and analyse elements of the business environment in Dubai, serving as a prerequisite for the implementation of the strategy of high quality. An example of the relationship between the high-tech environment and the vision of consultants and managers regarding the strategic issues of the development of the organization and the offering of high-quality products and services is presented. The specific business environment makes it possible to focus on specific areas in which the entrepreneur has competencies and can secure a target customer group showing interest in a differentiated product or service.
When Hints Hurt Memory: The Influence of the Number of Part-Set Cues on Free Recall
Authors: Akpinar Deniz , Bamford Vaughan , Martinez Guzman Sara , Nassuna Tracey , Stevens Madison , Kelley Matthew R.
Published: March 2023

The present study explored the effects of part-set cues on retention in a free recall task across 5 experiments. In the part-set cueing literature, researchers typically provide half of the to-be-remembered items as cues at test; accordingly, little is known about the effect of the number of part-cues on retention, particularly when very few or very many cues are presented at test. These experiments examined the effects of very few cues (2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 cues), half cues (15), and very many cues (25, 27, 28, and 29 cues) out of a list of 30 words. Put differently, the percentage of part-set cues in the very few condition ranged from 7–20% of the list, the half-cue condition was 50% of the list, and the very many cue condition ranged from 83–97% of the list. The very few cue conditions demonstrated null effects (all ps > .26), which suggests that there might be a minimum percentage of cues required before part-set cueing influences memory performance. In contrast, significant part-set cueing impairment occurred in all conditions where at least half of the cues were present (all ps < .03, except one marginally significant, p=. 06, when comparing the 0 vs. 27 cue conditions). Generally, these results are consistent with predictions derived from the retrieval strategy disruption hypothesis (Basden & Basden, 1995). Furthermore, the patterns of results reported in the half-cue and very many cue conditions were consistent with similar conditions in Slamecka (1968), but the results of these two studies differed when few cues were present.
Antimicrobial Resistance Properties, Biofilm, and mecA Gene Presence in Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated from Raw Milk Sold in Van, Türkiye
Authors: Tuncay Rabia Mehtap , Sancak Yakup Can
Published: March 2023

Staphylococcus aureus can cause foodborne poisoning and can form biofilms, reducing enterotoxin production and the penetration rate of antibiotics. Therefore, infections and poisonings caused by S. aureus can be difficult to treat. The aim of this study was to investigate the antibiotic resistance levels of S. aureus isolates obtained from raw milk and the presence of biofilm and mecA gene and to reveal the risk to public health. S. aureus was isolated in 30 (30%) of 100 raw milk samples obtained from Van province. A total of 48 S. aureus isolates were obtained from 30 samples. All 48 isolates (100%) obtained were resistant to penicillin G and cefoxitin, 4 (8.33%) to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim and chloramphenicol, and 25 (52.08%) to erythromycin. All of the isolates (100%) were found to be susceptible to ceftriaxone. In addition, 26 (54.16%) of the obtained isolates were found to be resistant to at least 3 antibiotics. The strains found to be resistant to penicillin and cefoxitin were also intermediate to at least one of the antibiotics. Biofilm genes were detected in 18 of the S. aureus isolates (37.5%). Twelve of the biofilm-forming isolates contain icaA (66.6%), 3 contain icaD (16.6%) and the other 3 contain bap genes (16.6%). Three of the isolates contain icaA and icaD genes and the other three isolates contain icaA and bap genes together. It was determined that only 2 of the isolates contained the mecA gene. The isolates containing the mecA gene also contained the icaA and icaD genes. In conclusion, the fact that S. aureus isolates had high antibiotic resistance, biofilm-forming genes, and methicillin resistance genes showed that raw milk may be a serious public health problem.
Analysis of the Ripple Effect Between Price Changes by Housing Type
Authors:   Korean Association for Housing Policy Studies, Jang Han Ik , Kim Byeng Kuk
Published: March 2023

This study analyzed the interrelationship and lead-lag relationship between price changes by housing type with the TVP-VARX model and Wavelet Phase Difference. As a result of the empirical analysis, the price of all housing types has a strong tendency to decrease after 2020 due to rising interest rates. The interrelationship between price changes by housing type is time-varying, and the impact of increase in apartment price on the price of detached and row houses increases over time. On the other hand, the impact of increase in detached house prices on prices of other housing types increases and then decreases sharply after August 2020. The impact of increase in row house price on prices of other types of housing generally remains constant, but temporarily increases around August 2020. At this time, in the interrelationship between prices by housing type, the impact of increase in apartment price on the price of other housing types is the largest on average. Next, it is confirmed that the impact of increase in the price of detached and row houses has a large impact on other housing types. The lead-lag relationship between price changes by housing type, which is detached → row → apartment, clearly has made after 2019. However, the interrelationship, influence, and lead-lag relationship between price changes by housing type by region are different. Accordingly, this study suggests that it is necessary to discriminately select housing types and policies to be supplied for price stabilization in the housing market according to the time and region.
Necesidad de estrategias motivacionales para la orientación vocacional en bachillerato
Authors: Carrera Bolaños Amanda Lorena , Delgado Mendoza Hishochy
Published: March 2023

La labor de orientación vocacional en bachillerato presenta insuficiencias. Es frecuente encontrar que los estudiantes no cuenten con elementos suficientes para realizar una correcta elección de carrera. Esto tiene consecuencias negativas a nivel individual y social. Se realizó una investigación cualitativa y cuantitativa, con el objetivo de caracterizar el perfil de los estudiantes de tercer año de bachillerato de la Unidad Educativa Sarance según la orientación vocacional recibida para elegir carrera, detectar las principales insuficiencias de este trabajo en relación con el uso de estrategias motivacionales y evaluar la aplicación de las mismas en las actividades de orientación y así determinar los aspectos que se requiere fortalecer para lograr un mejor resultado de su labor. Se aplicaron encuestas a los 46 estudiantes del año, se realizaron entrevistas a los 2 orientadores que trabajan con ellos y se observaron actividades de orientación, que fueron evaluadas utilizando una ficha áulica. Los resultados indicaron que existe desconocimiento en los orientadores de las estrategias de motivación, su aplicación es insuficiente, alcanzando un indicador de 2,9 en escala de Likert. Los estudiantes consideraron que la orientación vocacional no les ha ayudado lo suficiente para elegir carrera.
Impact of Partial Replacement of Ordinary Aggregate by Plastic Waste Aggregate on Fresh Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete
Authors: Abdulqadir Zhyan , Mohammed Azad A.
Published: March 2023

Different properties of Self-compacting concrete (SCC) containing plastic waste aggregate (PWA) have been experimentally studied by researchers. However, most of these works focused on examining the properties of one type of PA. In the present paper, the influence of four different types; namely Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Heat-treated plastic (PEL), Mixed plastic (Mix), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as a fine aggregate (FA) replacement; on fresh properties of SCC was examined. Results indicated that changing the PWA geometry influenced different properties of SCC. All concrete samples with PVC and PEL plastic were in the range of EFNARC classification (classified in VS2/PA2 class), causing no blocking in V-funnel and L-box test. Meanwhile, mixed plastic up to 7.5% and PET up to 5% fall within VS2/VF2 class; otherwise, the mixture was outside the range of EFNRAC standards. The best plastic waste aggregate regarding all new properties was PVC confirming all requirements for a successful SCC, causing no blocking or segregation. Thus, 10% was selected as the optimum percentage. Furthermore, PET was the worst, for PET-7.5% significant increase in the V-funnel (57.6 sec) and reduction in H2/H1 ratio (0.58) was obtained besides blocking in L-box tests, segregation, and bleeding in slump flow test. Thus, more than 5% is not recommended when using PET in Self-compacting concrete.
Adaptation Strategies by Muslim Convert: A Study on “Saudara Kita” in Sarawak Malaysia
Authors: Abdullah Rasyidah , Jayos Samsiah , Yahya Fatahyah , Bandar Nur Fatihah Abdullah , Yusoff Nur Fatihat Mat , Ifdil Ifdil
Published: March 2023

The “Saudara Kita” is a term for the non-Malay Islamic community comprising various races and ethnicities in Sarawak, Malaysia. This term helps to identify the convert groups in Sarawak. This study was conducted to explore adaptation strategies used by Muslim converts in Sarawak. This qualitative research involved five participants who have converted to Islam for more than 5 years and reside in Sarawak. The data collection method used semi-structured interviews and data analyzed used thematic analysis. The research findings indicate five main themes arose for the adaptation strategies among Muslim converts, which are (1) exploring inner and outer challenges, (2) challenge adaptation strategies, (3) adaptation needs, (4) support system, and (5) exploring the role of counselors. The increase in the number of Islam converts in Sarawak each year requires exploration of challenge adaptions to plan developmental da’wah programs for Muslim converts, to enhance their Islamic faith. The objective of this program is to build a solid identity for Muslim converts so that they will be consistent in practicing the Islamic way of life. Governments in the Sarawak region can make programs in order to improve the knowledge, skills, and adaptation of converts in Sarawak. So that converts can have support from the government to carry out activities and worship in accordance with Islamic life.
Character and Adab Education in Indonesia, Turkey, and Japan: A Comparative Study
Authors: Huda Syamsul , Tadjuddin Nilawati , Sholihuddin Ahmad , Kato Hisanori , Cengiz Korhan
Published: March 2023

Today's education standards have changed due to science and technology advancements. Technological developments such as the internet caused students' character development in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 to be remarkably different from the earlier generation. This study was conducted to analyze the factors of successful learning based on Auguste Comte's Law which focuses on character and adab education. This study involved comparing the education systems of three countries, Indonesia, Turkey, and Japan, to ensure successful socialization in the education system of the millennial generation. Data were collected through the observational method applied using questionnaires, interviews, and documentation from Indonesian, Japanese, and Turkey schools. This was followed by applying an analytical approach using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) on the data obtained from the integration of questionnaire data processing and literature review. So that the method used in this study can be said to be a mixed method. Based on the study's results, obtained information and the suitability of the character education system between Indonesia, Japan, and Turkey. Character education that all parties observe, such as teachers, parents, and even school principals, can improve students' attitudes and good behavior and correlates with learning success in the Industrial Revolution Era 4.0.  The success factor of character education based on the integration of schools from Japan, Turkey, and Indonesia (Pesantren Tebuireng) was found to be "cooperation between teachers, parents, and evaluation of school principals and attitudes of respect for others." In addition, the results of research on character education can be associated with other attitudes such as tolerance, respect and speaking (not playing on cellphones), and acting politely.
Development of a Scale for Measuring the Competencies of Islamic Counselors
Authors: Rahman Imas Kania , Rosidah Noneng Siti , Tamam Abas Mansur
Published: March 2023

The competence of an individual's personality is a crucial aspect in determining the success of guidance and counseling services. It is important to measure the personality competence of Islamic counselors to assess their preparedness to fulfill their responsibilities in the workplace. This measurement serves as a benchmark for the quality of prospective Islamic counselors and can be used as an evaluation tool. The objective of this study is to develop a scale to measure the personality competence of prospective Islamic counselors based on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), the American Counseling Association (ACA), and the Minister of National Education Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 27 Year 2008 related to counselor competencies. The study employed a qualitative approach in formulating statement items and a quantitative approach to test the internal validity of the scale. The internal validity was confirmed through V-Aiken analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) using the Kaiser Meyer Olkin (KMO) test. Additionally, the reliability of the scale was tested using the Cronbach Alpha method. The results showed that the Islamic counselor personality competence scale was declared to be valid and reliable for all indicators and items.
The Relationship between Coronavirus Anxiety, Resilience, and Islamic Beliefs in Hemodialysis Patients during the Pandemic: A Survey in Iran
Authors: Hayati Somayeh , Manzour Rezvaneh , Haj Hashemi Fatemeh , Rajab Dizavandi Ahmad
Published: March 2023

The coronavirus disease has been converted into one of the greatest present public health crises. Patients with chronic diseases, including people with kidney failure undergoing hemodialysis treatment, are one of the main groups at risk of coronavirus. The present study aimed at investigating the relationship between coronavirus anxiety, resilience, and religious beliefs in hemodialysis patients during the Covid-19 pandemic in Iran. A total of 160 patients undergoing hemodialysis participated in this cross-sectional study. The data was collected by convenient sampling from three hemodialysis centers from April 15 to May 15, 2022, in Northern Khorasan province. Patients completed four questionnaires: demographic information questionnaires, Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and Golriz and Baraheni's Religious Attitude (2013). Data were analyzed using Stata14. The findings showed that 98.8% of the participants had mild anxiety and 1.2% had moderate anxiety. Anxiety (the physical component) had an inverse relationship with resilience (the control component) (P < .05); also, resilience and its components had a direct correlation with religion (P < .05). Resilience and religious beliefs are related to corona anxiety in hemodialysis patients, and targeting these two components through psychological treatments can be effective in reducing corona anxiety.
The Mediating Role of Depressive Symptom in Burnout and Career Readiness Relationship: A Study on Arabic Language Learners
Authors: Akla Akla , Umam Aguswan Khotibul , Ekawati Dian , Nurkholis Nurkholis
Published: March 2023

The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between burnout, career readiness, and depressive symptoms among Arabic language learners in Indonesia. The study used a cross-sectional design and surveyed a sample of Arabic language learners. Results of the study suggest that there is a moderate to low positive correlation between burnout, career readiness, and depressive symptoms, with burnout having a stronger correlation with career readiness and depressive symptoms than career readiness does with depressive symptoms. Additionally, the results suggest that burnout is a significant predictor of career readiness. However, the relationship between burnout and career readiness, through depression, is weak. These findings provide valuable insights into the relationship between burnout, career readiness, and depressive symptoms among Arabic language learners in Indonesia, but it is important to consider the limitations of the study, such as the small sample size, when interpreting the results. Future research should aim to address these limitations in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between these concepts.
APPLICATION OF PARALLEL COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES FOR MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER PROCESSES IN A FOREST FUEL ELEMENT
Authors: Вяткина В.А. , Барановский Н.В. , Подоровский А.В.
Published: March 2023

Вопросы борьбы с лесными пожарами с каждым годом всё более актуальны для всех стран с большой площадью лесных массивов. Пожар представляет собой совокупность сложных физико-химических процессов, трудных для моделирования. В данном случае на помощь приходят технологии параллельных вычислений, позволяющие ускорить процесс вычислений. В рамках работы проведено математическое моделирование процессов тепломассопереноса в листе березы, а также оценена эффективности применения параллельных вычислительных систем для проведения большого объема однотипных вычислений.

The issues of combating forest fires are becoming more and more relevant every year for all countries with a large area of forests. A fire is a set of complex physical and chemical processes that are difficult to model. In this case, parallel computing technologies come to the rescue, allowing you to speed up the computing process. As part of the work, mathematical modeling of the processes of heat and mass transfer in a birch leaf was carried out, and the effectiveness of the use of parallel computing systems for conducting a large amount of the same type of calculations was evaluated.
USING THE INFORMATION-THEORETIC METHOD OF CLASSIFICATION TO ANALYZE THE QUALITY OF TRANSLATION OF LITERARY TEXTS
Authors: Щеголева А.И.
Published: March 2023

Для анализа переводов требуется разработать количественную оценку степени сохранения переводчиком оригинального стиля автора и создать метод, позволяющий определять степень близости перевода к оригиналу. Адаптирован теоретико-информационный метод, предложенный для атрибуции литературных текстов и рассмотрены переводы литературных произведений с английского языка на русский и с русского на английский. Разработан метод определения качества перевода, считая, что перевод тем лучше, чем больше сохраняется стиль писателя и чем меньше проявляется стиль переводчика.

To analyze translations, we invented a quantitative assessment of the degree to which the translator preserves the original style of the author and produced a method that allows determining the degree of closeness of the translation to the original. Therefore, we adapted the information-theoretic method proposed for the attribution of literary texts. Afterwards, we used an adapted method to consider translations of literary works from English to Russian and from Russian to English. In result, we developed a method for determining the quality of a translation, considering that the translation is better when the more the style of the writer is preserved and the less the style of the translator is manifested.