bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TARGET DENSITY FUNCTION FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES PLANNING
Authors: Puleko I. V. , Chumakevych V. O. , Shestak I. M. , Rykun V. L. , Svystunovych I. V.
Published: January 2025

The main problem of special aerial reconnaissance is the contradiction between the dimensions of the survey area and the dimensions of elementary objects (targets). Since the viewing area is very large, the size of the target is small, and the instantaneous field of view of the on-board equipment is limited, the time for obtaining data is quite significant and the amount of information to be processed is very large. Also, due to technical limitations on the time spent in the air and the limitations of the reconnaissance equipment, one UAV is not able to cover the entire area in one flight. The severity of this problem can be partially removed by using a group of UAVs. but both for one person and for a group, the task of planning the route of movement arises. A simple comb survey of the reconnaissance zone is far from optimal, and in practice route planning is used by points with the involvement of a priori information about the most likely locations of targets. However, this method is rather inconvenient for the automatic route planning of the UAV itself, since the point on the map usually does not correlate with the flight height, the instantaneous field of view of the on-board surveillance equipment, the scale and detail of the picture. In order to increase the optimization possibilities of automatic flight planning, it is suggested to use the target distribution density function (TDF).
The density function of the target distribution is a two-dimensional mathematical model that describes the conditional relative probability of finding targets at different points in space. It is created and set on the basis of a priori data about the terrain, previous observations or intellectual assessments, reflecting the distribution of possible targets in a certain area or for the entire reconnaissance area. TDF allows to model the space not as homogeneous, but as an area with different degrees of importance or probabilities of finding targets. It should be noted that obtaining mathematically justified or calculated by the theory of probability or mathematical statistics, two-dimensional discrete probability densities for randomly placed targets is actually impossible. Therefore, here the TDF is considered as an area with different degrees of review importance, which is reflected by conditional relative probabilities obtained from various sources, including expert evaluation.
TECHNICAL SOLUTION IN DESIGNING COUPLED GEAR ENGAGEMENTS REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF INTERFERENCE IN WEAPONS AND MILITARY TECHNIQUES
Authors: Ismailova N. P. , Mikryukov І. S. , Bykova L. G.
Published: January 2025

In the complex realities of the modern industry of Ukraine, an important direction of scientific and technical development is the optimization of technical solutions in the design of coupled gears of kinematic pairs regarding the determination of interference in weapons and military equipment with increased requirements for the degree of complexity of the designed products and shortening the terms of order fulfillment. Given the serious pressure of crisis phenomena in the economy and increased competition on the market, these components force us to carry out work at the most modern technical level.
The paper proposes the optimization of the analytical technical solution for designing the contact line between the axes of the coupled gear engagements of kinematic pairs to determine the interference. This will make it possible to reduce the equation to a parametric form, to algorithmize and optimize the modeling of the product, and to design the contact surface of the gear when designing products in weapons and military equipment.
The technical solution to the given problem refers to gear-coupled mechanisms of external engagement, the shape of the teeth of the wheels is formed by wrapping the initial contour of the gear rack, and the number of teeth is determined depending on the purpose of the mechanism, the required gear ratio and diametrical dimensions. Such mechanisms are used in various units and units of weapons and military equipment, namely in the form of gear wheels of reducers, winches, planetary and wave gears and as working bodies of pumps, hydraulic motors, compressors and internal combustion engines with straight and helical teeth. To avoid interference at the design stage, it is necessary to analyze the technical curvilinear characteristics of the conjugated surfaces. The application of technical solutions for the description of real surfaces obtained as a result of the creation of a curvilinear model reflects the real physical process of determining interference.
Comparison of the Temperament-Character Dimensions, Coping Styles, And Defense Mechanisms in Substance Abusers Under Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) and Untreated Abusers: the Role of Individual Behaviors in Promoting Global Sustainability
Authors: Heshmati Rasoul , Pellerone Monica , Manesh Hossein Eslami
Published: January 2025

Objective: The present study aims at comparing the temperament-character dimensions, coping styles, and defense mechanisms in substance abusers under methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) and untreated abusers.
 
Theoretical Framework: Staying in treatment is one of the most important issues that patients with substance abuse are facing. Determining the role of personality dimensions and coping mechanisms in substance abuse, were the gap of previous research leading us to conduct present research
 
Method: In a retrospective study, 60 individuals (30 persons under treatment and 30 persons without any treatment) were selected by convenient sampling methods. Coping Inventory for Stressful Situ-ations (CISS), Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI), and Defense Style Questionnaire (DSQ) were used for collecting data.
 
Results and Discussion: The results illustrated that there is a significant difference among the four dimensions of character-personality: novelty seeking (p<0.001), harm avoidance (p<0.001), self-directedness (p<0.001) and cooperation (p<0.001). In addition, there was a significant difference between two groups in the problem-oriented coping style (p<0.001) and the avoidance coping style (p<0.001). In the defensive styles, there were significant differences between two groups in the developed (p<0.001) and the non-developed (p<0.01) defensive styles. According to the results, it can be concluded that the novelty seeking, harm avoidance, self-directedness and cooperation personality dimensions also, problem-oriented and avoidance coping styles and non-developed defensive style are determinant factors of maintenance in treatment.
 
Research Implications: The results have important implications in the clinical field, since knowing the characteristics of the personality profile of abusers leads us to identify risky personality traits (novelty seeking and harm avoidance) and protective personality traits (self-direction and cooperativeness).
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by analyzing the main predictive factors to the abuse phenomenon; coping styles oriented towards the problem and avoidance, as well as mature and immature defense mechanisms represent important dimensions that are little analyzed in the literature in order to prevent the phenomenon.
Research on the Application of Blockchain Technology and Its Impact on the Effectiveness of Accounting Information Systems in Enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City
Authors: Khanh Thai Hong Thuy , Rajagopal Premkurmar , Hoang Trinh Xuan , Dung Le Thi Cam , Yazdani Khashayar
Published: January 2025

Objectives: This study explores the application of Blockchain Technology (BCT) to enhance the effectiveness of Accounting Information Systems (AIS) in enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City.
 
Theoretical Framework:Grounded in the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework, the research investigates the interplay between technological, organizational, and environmental factors influencing Blockchain Technology adoption.
 
Method: The mixed-methods approach encompasses qualitative interviews to refine the research model and quantitative surveys of 198 enterprise representatives, analyzed through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).
 
Results and Discussion: Results demonstrate that perceived benefits, compatibility, organizational learning, and innovation positively impact Blockchain Technology adoption, while complexity and competitive intensity act as barriers. The integration of Blockchain Technology into AIS improves data quality, operational efficiency, and decision-making accuracy, addressing issues of transparency and fraud prevention. However, challenges such as high implementation costs and technical intricacies persist.
 
Research Implications: The study offers practical implications for managers seeking to leverage emerging technologies for competitive advantage and policy recommendations to facilitate technology adoption in developing economies.
 
Originality/Value: Original contributions include the empirical validation of TOE in the Vietnamese context and insights into how Blockchain Technology enhances AIS functionality. This research bridges gaps in the literature by providing actionable guidance for optimizing accounting systems in a dynamic business environment.
Development of The Mandarin Language Proficiency Assessment Instrument Hanyu Shuiping Ceshi (HNC) as a Standard for Mandarin Language Skills for Unesa Students
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Masrur Muhammad Farhan , Arista Cicik ,   Universitas Negeri Surabaya, , Sueb ,   Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Khotimah Khusnul ,   Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Published: January 2025

This research aims to develop the Hanyu Shuiping Ceshi (HNC) as a standardized assessment tool for evaluating Mandarin language skills among UNESA students. Using the Research and Development (R&D) approach, the study was conducted in three evaluation phases: one-to-one, small group, and field testing. Results demonstrated that the HNC instrument achieved high content and construct validity, with average CVR scores of 0.90 for Level 1 and 0.88 for Level 2. Reliability was confirmed through Cronbach's alpha values exceeding 0.80. The results further revealed that HNC Levels 1 and 2 effectively measure basic to early intermediate Mandarin proficiency. The inclusion of contextualized test items enhanced critical thinking and communication skills applicable to real-world scenarios. Recommendations for further development include introducing interactive questions and expanding the instrument to Level 3 to facilitate a progressive and comprehensive learning experience. Overall, the HNC is a reliable tool for assessing academic achievement while fostering practical language competencies relevant to professional demands.
Among Approach in Cultivating Culture Friendly, Anti-Violence and Tolerance Values in High School
Authors: Junaidah Junaidah , Sari Mayang , Syarifah Nurbaiti , Davita Visca
Published: January 2025

Ki Hajar Dewantara has one principle of education introduced "momong, among, and ngemong". The among system can be likened to a framework that organizes the way we interact with nature in a sustainable manner. In a broader context, the "among system" can be likened to a framework that organizes the way we interact with nature in a sustainable way. The among system approach is an educational strategy that integrates cultural values, non-violence, and tolerance into various aspects of student life at the high school level. The purpose of the research objectives to describe and analyze the among system approach in cultivating culturally friendly, anti-violence, tolerance values at Taman Siswa Senior High School in Teluk Betung Bandar Lampung. The results of the study found that the purpose of education at SMAS Taman Siswa is to establish the basics of intelligence, knowledge, personality, noble character, and skills needed to live an independent life and continue education to a higher level. Taman Siswa applies the principles of the Among system as part of efforts to instill culturally friendly, non-violent, and tolerant values at the high school level, so that students can live in harmony and become good individuals. The implementation of the Among system is effective in instilling these values: Inclusive education based on tolerance values, extracurricular activities based on local wisdom, education outside the classroom, awareness and acceptance of differences. Values such as I'tiraf Urf (Culture Friendly), La'unf (Anti-Violence), and Tasamuh (Tolerance) are not only taught as concepts, but also practiced in daily life.
Investigation of technological parameters of guinea fowl, muscovy duck and turkey meat for the production of culinary products using sous-vide technology
Authors: Patieva A. M. , Patieva S. V. , Khatko Z. N. , Kolotiy T. B. , Shirokova A. S.
Published: January 2025

Introduction. The Russian poultry market is currently the most popular among consumers and a rapidly developing area that ensures food security for the country as a whole. Poultry products remain a familiar food for Russian consumers, which stabilizes consumer demand for this raw material. To meet people's needs and improve the diet, it is necessary to apply technologies using new raw materials. Unconventional types of raw materials with biological and increased nutritional value are one of the ways to expand the range of functional foods. Guinea fowl, musk duck and turkey meat can be attributed to these types of raw materials. High demand for poultry meat is explained by both its consumer properties and low consumer prices compared to other types of meat products.

   The goal of the research is to study technological (mass-metric) indicators of guinea fowl, musk duck and turkey meat to create a line of culinary products using sous-vide technology.

   Guinea fowl, musk duck and turkey meat, secondary slaughter products are the objects of the research.

   The Methods. Technological properties of guinea fowl, muscovy ducks and turkeys were studied using generally accepted methods. The birds were weighed before slaughter. After slaughter and cooling to 12 °C, the carcasses and by-products of slaughter were weighed. To assess the quality indicators of guinea fowl, muscovy duck and turkey meat, the meat and broth were tasted.

   The Results. The slaughter yield, the yield of boned guinea fowl, muscovy duck and turkey meat, the yield of by-products of slaughter were determined, and a tasting assessment of the meat and broth was carried out.

   Conclusions. It was experimentally established that the slaughter yield of the guinea fowl carcass was 84.2 %, the slaughter yield of the muscovy duck carcass was 94.5%, and the slaughter yield of the turkey carcass was 95.8 %. The meat yield of guinea fowl, muscovy duck and turkey was higher than that of broiler chicken carcasses (75 %) and geese (70 %).
A Comprehensive Review on Brain Tumor Detection Using Advanced Learning Algorithms
Authors: Ketha Santhi  , Dr. S.Radha Krishna
Published: January 2025

Early detection of brain tumor is of critical importance in medical imagery. It reviews the application of advanced learning algorithms to increase the accuracy and efficiency of brain tumor detection using noninvasive imaging (in particular MRI). In the last couple of years, recent machine learning and deep learning approaches like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Support Vector Machines (SVMs), and hybrid models have shown an overnight progress by automating the process of extraction, segmentation, and classification of brain tumors. Tumor sub-region identification and feature selection has been improved by using techniques such as Random Forest classifiers, unsupervised clustering, and ensemble methods. Secondly, detection performance has been improved by the integration of handcrafted and automatic features, including texture, shape, and intensity. Further feature selection process is dimensionality reduction based techniques like Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Information Gain (IG). The focus of this review is on the increasing usefulness of these algorithms to achieve adequate diagnosis and discuss future trends in personalized diagnostics and treatment planning.
OPTIMALISASI PENERAPAN SAK ENTITAS PRIVAT PADA LAPORAN KEUANGAN PT XYZ
Authors: Aprilia Fransiska , Saputri Mutiara Indah , Damayanti Defi , Roviah Roviah , Mais Rimi Gusliana
Published: January 2025

SAK Private Entity is intended for business entities that have limited ownership and do not conduct a public offering of shares and issue financial statements for general purpose financial statements. SAK EP was ratified by DSAK IAI on June 30, 2021 which is an adoption of IFRS for SMEs 2015 and will be effective on January 1, 2025. PT XYZ is a business entity engaged in marketing services. The research methodology uses a qualitative descriptive method using secondary data analysis research in the form of PT XYZ's Financial Statements for 2023 and 2022 obtained through interviews and observations. The change in SAK EP in the presentation of PT XYZ's Financial Statements lies in the change in the title of the financial statements, the first is the change in the name of the Balance Sheet to the Statement of Financial Position and the second is the Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income which was formerly known as the Income Statement. However, PT XYZ has not been fully optimal in implementing SAK EP in the presentation of its Financial Statements because it does not present Notes on Financial Statements, where these components are required in SAK EP.
PENGARUH TIME BUDGET PRESSURE DAN FEE AUDIT TERHADAP KUALITAS AUDIT PADA KANTOR AKUNTAN PUBLIK (KAP) DI DAERAH JAKARTA SELATAN
Authors: Yulientinah Dewi Selviani , Arthia Haya Nazihah Putri
Published: January 2025

In the face of increasingly fierce business competition and various problems in Indonesia, the role of public accounting services is very important with high demands for relevance and reliability. Auditors from the Public Accounting Firm (KAP) are responsible for providing reliable assurance of financial statements, but audit quality is still a concern due to incidents of fraud. This study aims to analyze the effect of time budget pressure and audit fees on audit quality. The problems discussed include the effect of time budget pressure on audit quality, the effect of audit fees on audit quality, and the effect of both simultaneously. This study uses primary data from questionnaires distributed to 70 auditors at 10 KAPs in South Jakarta. The sample selection was selected using purposive sampling technique. The hypothesis was tested with a two-tailed test. Analysis techniques include descriptive statistics, validity test, reliability test, normality test, Pearson product moment correlation analysis, multiple correlation analysis, multiple linear regression analysis, t test, F test, and coefficient of determination analysis. The test results show that partially, time budget pressure has a significant effect on audit quality, while audit fees have no significant effect. The F test results show that time budget pressure and audit fees simultaneously have no significant effect on audit quality, with a coefficient of determination of 7%.
PENGARUH BIAYA LINGKUNGAN DAN KINERJA LINGKUNGAN TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR SUB SEKTOR AGRIKULTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Mulyanti Khairaningrum , Sa’adah Hidayah Nur
Published: January 2025

In carrying out its operational activities, the company often ignores the impact of these activities on the surrounding environment, where the impact can be detrimental to the environment. When a company has managed its environment well, it has good environmental performance. In the effort to manage the environment, there are several activities related to the environment that result in expenses for the company in the form of environmental costs. Good environmental performance and proper environmental cost management reflect that the company's financial performance is good. One form of a company's financial performance can be measured by its Net profit margin. Based on this phenomenon, the purpose of compiling this report is to find out how the influence between environmental costs and environmental performance on financial performance in agricultural sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This study uses a type of quantitative research with a total of 40 samples derived from sustainability reports and annual reports from manufacturing companies in the agricultural sub-sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019-2023 period, with analytical tools consisting of product moment correlation tests, multiple correlation tests, multiple regression tests, determination coefficients, F tests and T tests.  The results of this test show that partially environmental costs have a negative influence on financial performance, while environmental performance partially has no influence on financial performance. Meanwhile, simultaneously environmental costs and environmental performance have a positive and significant influence on financial performance.
ANALISIS KOMPARATIF PERHITUNGAN PAJAK PENGHASILAN ORANG PRIBADI PASAL 21 BERDASARKAN UU NOMOR 7 TAHUN 2021 DENGAN PP NOMOR 58 TAHUN 2023 PADA KLIEN PT HPA UNTUK PERIODE TRIWULAN I TAHUN 2024
Authors: Sundari Rima , Noerfauziah Elly Eka
Published: January 2025

The regulation governing income tax article 21 is Law No. 7 of 2021 but this regulation has weaknesses in the form of calculations that confuse taxpayers which cause taxpayers to be unwilling to pay their taxes. Therefore, the government issued PP No. 58 of 2023. The purpose of this study is to determine the difference in Income Tax Article 21 using Law No. 7 of 2021 with PP No. 58 of 2023. The research method used in this research is quantitative using secondary data and processed using the SPSS application. The analytical tools used in this study are normality test, homogeneity test and mann-whitney U-test. The results showed that there was no significant difference in tax payable article 21 based on Law No. 7 of 2021 with PP No. 58 of 2023.
IMPLEMENTASI ERP DALAM MEMINIMALISIR BIAYA OPERASIONAL DAN KAITANNYA DENGAN GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Authors: Tanjung Riani , Sri Geby Anti Desak Made
Published: January 2025

Teknologi yang berkembang pesat mengharuskan perusahaan untuk menyadari pentingnya penggunaan teknologi yang sejalan dengan konsep ramah lingkungan. Konsep ini dapat menghasilkan sistem rantai pasok yang lebih efisien, yang pada akhirnya memberikan penghematan dalam bentuk penghematan waktu. PD. DA adalah salah satu pabrik tahu di Cibuntu yang dijadikan objek penelitian ini. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif, sementara data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder dan primer. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa sebelum penerapan ERP berbasis Odoo, biaya operasional yang dikeluarkan oleh perusahaan sebesar Rp 19.984.333. Penerapan ERP menggunakan beberapa modul yang disediakan oleh Odoo, termasuk modul pembelian, inventaris, produksi, dan penjualan. Desain sistem menggunakan ERD dan DFD. Setelah penerapan ERP, biaya operasional menjadi Rp 18.604.167. Penelitian ini juga menghasilkan informasi terkait seberapa besar perhatian perusahaan terhadap lingkungan yang kemudian dianalisis berdasarkan beberapa aspek, seperti green procurement yang ditunjukkan dengan pemilihan pemasok yang mendaur ulang produknya namun belum memiliki sertifikasi lingkungan, green manufacturing yang terlihat dari perusahaan yang tidak menggunakan bahan berbahaya dan menggunakan bahan baku alami, green distribution dengan memilih rute yang efisien, dan reverse logistics melalui daur ulang limbah ampas tahu.
ANALISIS OPTIMALISASI BIAYA PENGIRIMAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE LEAST COST PADA PT SINARMAS LOGISTIK INDONESIA
Authors: Firmansyah Indra , Satria Muhammad Rizal , Vanesa Juli Etri
Published: January 2025

PT Sinarmas Logistik Indonesia is one of the companies engaged in land transportation and services. This Final Project aims to solve the problem of optimizing the company's shipping costs using the Least Cost method, using POM QM software for shipping cost optimization calculations.  The research aims to reduce shipping costs which currently reach Rp 1,093,771,999 in March 2024. The analysis results show that the application of the least cost method can reduce shipping costs to Rp 363,381,910. To validate the results, a two-sample correlated comparative hypothesis test was conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics version 27, resulting in a tcount of 6.720 and a ttable of 1.98326. Because tcount> ttable, H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, indicating that there is a difference in the comparison of shipping costs before and after using the Least Cost method.
INVESTIGASI HUBUNGAN ANTARA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, LOGISTICS SERVICE COST, DAN LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE DI SHOPEE EXPRESS BANDUNG RAYA
Authors: Syafrianita Syafrianita , Purnomo Agus , Faisal Nasrudin Muhamad
Published: January 2025

Seiring dengan pesatnya pertumbuhan e-commerce di Indonesia, peningkatan Logistics Performance menjadi salah satu tantangan utama yang dihadapi perusahaan logistik. Advanced Technology seperti Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), dan blockchain telah diakui sebagai faktor penting dalam meningkatkan efisiensi operasional dan kualitas layanan logistik. Namun, penelitian yang mengkaji hubungan antara Advanced Technology, biaya layanan logistik, dan Logistics Performance masih terbatas, terutama dalam konteks sektor e-commerce Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Advanced Technology dan Logistics Service Cost terhadap Logistics Performance di Shopee Express Bandung Raya, untuk memberikan wawasan strategis bagi perusahaan e-commerce. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei eksplanatori dengan desain cross-sectional. Data dikumpulkan dari 96 responden melalui kuesioner berbasis skala semantic differential lima poin, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) dengan perangkat lunak SmartPLS 3.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Advanced Technology memiliki pengaruh positif yang signifikan terhadap Logistics Performance dengan meningkatkan efisiensi operasional, mengurangi biaya, dan memperbaiki kualitas layanan. Selain itu, pengelolaan Logistics Service Cost yang efektif terbukti meningkatkan kecepatan pengiriman dan kepuasan pelanggan. Temuan ini mendukung teori Logistics 4.0 dan memberikan kontribusi teoretis dengan memperluas literatur terkait integrasi Advanced Technology dan pengelolaan biaya dalam sektor logistik. Secara praktis, penelitian ini menyarankan perusahaan e-commerce untuk berinvestasi dalam Advanced Technology dan strategi pengendalian biaya guna meningkatkan daya saing di pasar yang kompetitif.
Multimodal Recognition of Users States at Human-AI Interaction Adaptation
Authors: Krzeminska Izabella
Published: January 2025

The study investigates advancements in multimodal emotion recognition (MMER) within the evolving landscape of human-AI interaction. By synthesizing insights from psychology, computer science, and cognitive neuroscience, this paper examines the integration of multiple modalities—such as facial expressions, vocal tone, textual sentiment, and physiological signals—to achieve adaptive and emotionally intelligent AI systems. Leveraging a systematic literature review, it identifies state-of-the-art methodologies, including deep learning-based data fusion techniques, and their applications across sectors such as healthcare, education, and transportation. The review provides practical tools to support the implementation of MMER systems, such as a decision tree for selecting the most appropriate theoretical approach based on specific application needs and another for choosing the optimal fusion method. The proposed simplifications can help system designers and researchers solve key challenges, such asintegrating different data types and real-time processing. The article will also address ethical issues such as privacy and anti-bias
Examining Ultra-Fast Fashion’s Impact on the Energy Crisis and Environmental Challenges in Malaysia, China, Bangladesh
Authors: Anak Jimmy Angel Ivy Mariam , Saiffuzin Muhammad Firdaus , Iklil Khalil Azmi Irdina Humaira , Abdul Rani Mohd Haris
Published: January 2025

This article assesses the readiness of Malaysia, China, and Bangladesh to handle the environmental and labour challenges posed by ultra-fast fashion. Driven by consumer demand and e-commerce, ultra-fast fashion presents significant regulatory issues, including environmental degradation and labour exploitation. While Malaysia’s economic policies support industry growth, its environmental and labour regulations are insufficient. Current laws primarily focus on certain pollutants, overlooking harmful chemicals commonly used in garment production. Also, labour laws offer basic protections, but weak enforcement allows exploitation. Similarly, China faces severe environmental impacts from textile production, while Bangladesh struggles with unsafe working conditions and environmental harm. The rapid production cycles of ultra-fast fashion surpass regulatory capabilities in all three countries. Stronger legal frameworks, more apparent environmental monitoring, and better enforcement of labour protections are necessary to mitigate the adverse effects and promote sustainable fashion practices.
Research on the Design Practice of Chinese Tourism Commodity Packaging under the Background of “Cultural Convergence”
Authors: Xuan Xiong , Qing Gu
Published: January 2025

This study explores the homogenization problem in the packaging design of Chinese tourism commodities, and proposes how to convey regional culture through packaging design to enhance the cultural attributes and market competitiveness of tourism commodities under the background of “cultural convergence”. It analyzes the evolution process of Chinese tourism commodity packaging, and summarizes the four major design themes of scenic spots, ethnic customs, history and culture, and materials and crafts and their problems. Through design practice, this paper proposes to use packaging forms with regional characteristics to give tourism commodities deep cultural connotations, so as to avoid “cultural convergence” in packaging forms. The study emphasizes that, in the context of globalization, how to balance the transmission of regional culture with the demands of aesthetics and practicality is the core issue of packaging design for Chinese tourist commodities.
Derivation of a numerical method for calculating single integrals
Authors: Hilal Rana Hasan , Al-Karamy Nada A. M. , Aljassas Safaa M.
Published: January 2025

The major goal of this research is to find a numerical method that determines the values of single integrals when they are continuous integrals but their derivatives are not defined at one end of the integral. The error value (correction limits) is additionally calculated using the Lagrange formula, and the method is then contrasted with well-known numerical methods devoid of acceleration techniques. After using accelerated techniques, the procedure delivered excellent results with great precision in condensed time intervals. We labeled it with the letter NK2.
Double INEM-transform integral for solving second order partial differential equation
Authors: Mushtt Intidhar Zamil , Jasim Jinan A. , Mohi Hala Majid
Published: January 2025

In this study, a brand-new double transform known as the double INEM transform is introduced. Combined with the definition and essential features of the proposed double transform, new findings on partial derivatives, Heaviside function, are also presented. Additionally, we solve several symmetric applications to show how effective the provided transform is at resolving partial differential equation.
Impacting Investment Capital Attraction on Sustainable Development: A Case Study in Vietnam
Authors: Phan Thanh Tam , Thanh Tam Phan
Published: January 2025

Vietnam and several countries worldwide are experiencing unprecedented impacts of climate change, the gradual depletion of natural resources, and the global Covid-19 pandemic; in addition, sustainable development has become an essential requirement and an inevitable path in the progression of human society. Objective: This paper analyzes the key factors affecting investment capital attraction and sustainable development, providing recommendations for improving this process. Methodology: The study utilized two methodologies: qualitative research conducted through interviews and focused on 15 discussions with economic experts to adapt the content of observable parameters to correspond with the firm's characteristics. A quantitative study was performed on 800 representative managers from three provinces and one city in Vietnam to assess the model and research hypotheses. Result: The findings reveal five factors affecting the allure of investment capital, with a significance level of five percent, and the attraction of investment capital influencing sustainable development in Vietnam. This contribution augments academic value and is a reference for future research on sustainable development in Vietnam. There are five policy implications and contributions to promoting sustainable development in Vietnam, encouraging innovation and excitement. Conclusion: This study's innovation asserts that sustainable development will enhance Vietnam's working and living conditions by promoting sustainable economic growth, a prosperous and equitable society, stable cultural diversity, a pristine environment, and the sustainable preservation of resources. Unique contribution: The novelty of this study was to supplement and complete the system of criteria for the framework of ethical principles for sustainable development, including the notions of sustainability within the economic, social, and environmental spheres. Key recommendation: The authors proposed recommendations for policymakers and investors to improve technology based on the results. Technology (TEC) emerges as the most influential factor, exerting the most substantial impact on investment capital attraction and sustainable development.
Environmental History of France
Authors: McPhee Peter
Published: January 2025

The French countryside is as beloved by the many millions of tourists who visit it each year as it is of French people themselves.But it has not always looked like it does today.An Environmental History of Franceinstead presents the countryside in which people live and work and through which they travel as a human creation across 250 years of economic and cultural change, war and revolution. It is a book about the ‘making’ of the French landscape and an engrossing story linking human geography, history, agriculture and culture.

Showing an awareness of the origins and nature of current ecological and social challenges, Peter McPhee uses a blend of environmental and cultural approaches to paint a vivid picture of rural France’s modern history. From the aristocratic control of agrarian resources in the 1770s, to widespread mechanisation in the 19th century, through to the impact of the World Wars and an intriguing discussion about the uncertain future of French rural communities, McPhee provides a nuanced, detailed and absorbing account of a distinctive version of France that is essential to the country’s identity.
Kant and Technics
Authors: Aigner Franziska
Published: January 2025

Martin Heidegger, Gilbert Simondon, and Bernard Stiegler each argued in their own way that, ever since its inception in ancient Greece, western philosophy is incapable of thinking technics, which reaches its clearest expression in the philosophy of Immanuel Kant.According to Heidegger, Kant articulated the essence of modern technics as enframing (Gestell) without understanding the nature of his own insight, while Simondon claimed that transcendental philosophy is structurally incapable of thinking technics as its answer to the question of technics either comes too early (a priori) or too later (a posteriori). Stiegler synthesized both positions in his claim that Kant was incapable of acknowledging the technical constitution of his own consciousness. All three thinkers thus argue, in one way or another, that Kant was essentially incapable of seeing, understanding, let alone thinking, technics.

The intention of this book is two-fold. On the one hand, it argues that, despite Heidegger, Simondon, and Stiegler’s inability of recognizing it, there is an explicit concept of technics at work in Kant’s philosophy. This technics is however notatechnics that was overlooked by Heidegger, Simondon, and Stiegler. Instead, this book shows that, from theCritique of Pure Reason(1780) until the posthumously publishedOpus Postumum(1796-1803), transcendental philosophy is at once constitutedagainst, while at the same time relyingupon, and proceedingfromtechnics. On the other hand, this book engages with the broader relation between philosophy and technics. If there is indeed such a thing as a Kantian thought on technics, then Kant can no longer be considered philosophy’s most prominent ‘techno-oblivious’ thinker. The question about the relation between Kant and technics is thus nothing less than a question about the relation between philosophy and technics as a whole.
Atmospheric History of Smoking in Modern Britain
Authors: Marković Ivan
Published: January 2025

This book studies the historiography of smoking in modern Britain, with a focus on the social, cultural, and emotional aspects of the practice.

Centring on four specific moments in modern British history; the turn of the 20th century, the Second World War, the 1980s, and the mid-2000s,An Atmospheric History of Smokingnot only traces the history of tobacco use, but explores the cultural significance of - and attitudes toward – smoking. Markovic combines oral histories with archival research and artefact analysis, in order to evoke the unique social atmospheres surrounding smoking at each of these key periods within British history.

By analysing factors such as the encouragement of the practice as part of Home Front ‘mood management’ during the Second World War, or the impact of smoking on 1980s workplace relations, this book highlights how the role of smoking in public spheres has undergone significant change throughout the 20th century. Constructing the 2007 UK ban on smoking in public places as a turning point for the practice in the British cultural imagination, Markovic examines how smoking has both been deemed ‘out of place’, and yet still persists today.
Rise and Fall of the Sunbed in Britain
Authors: Creed Fabiola
Published: January 2025

This open access book explores tanning culture: how the desire for tanned whiteskin led to the phenomenal growth in sunbed use and how the practice spreadthrough Britain.By analysing the role of the media, medical experts, and socio-political changes,The Rise and Fall of the Sunbedexposes how sunbed providers, consumers and the ‘sunbed tan’ itself shifted from ‘healthy’ to ‘harmful’ in late twentieth-century depictions. Fabiola Creed examines print media, film, medical journals, trade directories, catalogues, and children’s toys to map this transition.

The book begins in 1970s Liverpool when an affluent beauty businesswoman introduced sunbeds as a ‘revolutionary’ technology. In the early 1980s, the sunbed industry boomed with the mass advertising and fitness industry, epitomising Margaret Thatcher’s entrepreneurial spirit. Advertised as an everyday luxury for wealthy consumers, sunbeds became the acme of self-improvement.

Yet, by the 1990s, sunbeds were a mundane technology associated with working-class people and ‘excess’ consumerism. Following the rise in Western countries’ skin cancer rates, and subsequent ultraviolet research and health campaigns, the media stigmatised ‘sunbed addicts’; these young white women and metrosexual men were condemned for being an ‘immoral’ drain on the National Health Service. Yet, tanning culture and its ever-evolving technologies remain popular to this day.

Ultimately,The Rise and Fall of the Sunbeddemonstrates how popular culture can reciprocally shape public health. It also sheds new light on key political, economic, medical and socio-cultural changes within everyday life in Britain. The book will appeal to those interested in the history of business, mass media, advertising, popular culture, public health, policy, and medicine, science and technology.

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY 4.0 license on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the Wellcome Trust.
Healing Wounds
Authors: Varden Erik
Published: January 2025

Are we healed through our wounds or are our woundsthemselves healed from some other source?

In this 2025 Lent Book, Erik Varden starts by examining the New Testament where it spells out why Christ’s wounds were efficacious for the healing of humankind. He contends that while this theological perspective is fundamental, it often falls short of addressing the emotional and spiritual needs of believers.

Bob Dylan once said, tongue in cheek, ‘Pain sure does bring out the best in people.’ The philosopher Donald MacKinnon said, ‘Suffering never ennobled anyone.’ Suffering by nature poses questions people wrestle with today in many fields of life with counsellors, therapists, philosophers, and spiritual directors. But the conundrum remains and in this book Varden sets out to resolve it.

Structured to guide readers through a journey of reflection, beginning with the raw reality of suffering and moving toward the possibility of redemption and renewal. Varden employs a contemplative tone, inviting readers to sit with their own experiences of pain and consider how these might be transformed through faith and introspection. His insights are particularly relevant during the Lenten season, a time of reflection on Christ's passion and its implications for believers.
100 Queer Films Since Stonewall
Authors: McCracken Chelsea , Connolly Matt
Published: January 2025

100 Queer Filmsidentifies 100 films that shaped the trajectory of queer cinema, connected with larger movements, and showcased the artistry of queer filmmaking.In addition to those films that already hold significant places in queer film canons, this volume examines often-overlooked titles. By highlighting hidden gems alongside well known classics, this book makes a valuable, accessible contribution to queer film studies.

While queer films have existed since the beginning of cinema, this book focuses on films released after the Stonewall uprising in 1969. Stonewall is considered a turning point for queer politics and representation, and the 50 years since that event have generated an explosion of queer creativity.

The book describes significant formal elements of each film and connects them to their interrelated contexts. By moving in chronological order, it introduces a contemporary history of queer film and provides an overview of major developments in LGBTQ communities, cultures, and politics. This volume presents a framework for understanding the value of queer film.
E-Çalışma Ölçeğinin Türkçeye Uyarlanması: İş-Yaşam Dengesi, Verimlilik, Örgütsel Güven ve Esneklik Bağlamında Yazılım Sektörü Üzerine Bir İnceleme
Authors: Ercan Sertaç
Published: January 2025

Amaç: Uzaktan çalışma yöntemlerinin yaygınlaşmasıyla birlikte uzaktan çalışmanın sistematiğini, bileşenlerini, çalışanlar ve işverenler üzerindeki etkilerini, verimliliğini, avantajlarını ve dezavantajlarını tespit edip ölçmenin önemi de artmaktadır. Bu amaçla, çalışmada uzaktan çalışan bireylerin uzaktan çalışmaya ilişkin algılarını ve uzaktan çalışmanın üzerlerindeki etkilerini ölçmeyi amaçlayan E-Çalışma Ölçeği Türkçe’ye uyarlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Çalışmaya konu olan ölçek, örgütsel güven, esneklik, iş-yaşam dengesi ve verimlilik olmak üzere çalışanların algı ve durumlarını dört alt boyutta ölçmektedir. Ölçeğin Türkçe’ye çeviri çalışmasında, beş aşamalı çeviri tekniğinden faydalanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Çeviri sonrası, saha çalışmasından elde edilen verilerle güvenilirlik analizleri ardından açımlayıcı ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Daha sonra elde edilen verilere ilişkin fark testleri ile ölçek test edilmiştir. Fark testleri sonucunda, cinsiyet değişkeni ile örgütsel güven, iş-yaşam dengesi ve verimlilik; çalışma süresi ile verimlilik arasında anlamlı ve pozitif ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Özgünlük: E-Çalışma Ölçeği, bireylerin uzaktan çalışmaya ilişkin durumlarını ve algılarını ölçerek bireyler üzerinde farkındalık oluşturmayı hedeflerken aynı zamanda yönetici ve kurumlara uzaktan çalışmanın, çalışanlar, iş verimliliği ve iş performansı üzerindeki etkilerini tespit edip anlamalarına yardımcı olmaktadır. Ancak bu konuda sınırlı sayıda Türkçe ölçeğe bulunmaktadır. Dolayısıyla Türkçe’ye uyarlanan bu ölçek, Türkçe literatürdeki önemli bir boşluğu doldurmayı hedeflemektedir.
Crisis Communication in Social Media on The Example of Communication of Wrocław Local Neighborhood Councils During the Flood Of 2024
Authors: DEREK Paweł , JASIŃSKI Bartosz , LIGENZA Przemysław
Published: January 2025

This publication focuses on the aspect of communicating flood risk activities (in September 2024) of a large Polish city – Wrocław, historically experienced by the flood in 1997. The authors focus on information activities carried out by auxiliary local government units operating in the city, such as local neighborhood councils, through Facebook. The aim of the article is to identify and analyze anti-crisis measures in transport, especially of a pre-emptive and preventive nature, implemented in the period from September 11 to October 30, 2024 by Wrocław local neighborhood councils. Due to the near date of the event, this publication fills the existing gap in the literature. To conduct this study, on the one hand, an analysis of the literature on crisis phenomena and crisis communication was used, as well as the author’s analysis of the collected messages shared by the surveyed entities on official profiles available in social media. Those posted on the Facebook platform were selected for analysis as the most popular in Poland.
Machine Learning Assisted Inference of the Particle Charge Fraction and the Ion-induced Nucleation Rates during New Particle Formation Events
Authors: Wang Pan , Zhao Yue , Wang Jiandong , Kerminen Veli-Matti , Jiang Jingkun , Li Chenxi
Published: January 2025

Abstract. The charge state of atmospheric new particles is controlled by both their initial charge state upon formation and subsequent interaction with atmospheric ions. By measuring the charge state of growing particles, the fraction of ion-induced nucleation (FIIN) within total new particle formation (NPF) can be inferred, which is critical for understanding NPF mechanisms. However, existing theoretical approaches for predicting particle charge states suffer from inaccuracies due to simplifying assumptions, hence their ability to infer FIIN is sometimes limited. Here we develop a numerical model to explicitly simulate the charging dynamics of new particles. Our simulations demonstrate that both particle growth rate and ion concentration substantially influence the particle charge state, while ion-ion recombination becomes important when the charged particle concentrations are high. Leveraging a large set of simulations, we constructed two regression models using residual neural networks. The first model (ResFWD) predicts the charge state of growing particles with known FIIN values, while the second model (ResBWD) operates in reverse to estimate FIIN based on the charge fraction of particles at prescribed sizes. Good agreement between the regression models and benchmark simulations demonstrates the potential of our approach for analysing ion-induced nucleation events. Sensitivity analysis further reveals that ResFWD and the benchmark simulations exhibit similar sensitivity to input noises, but the robustness of ResBWD requires that the information of initial particle charge state is retained at the prescribed sizes. Our study provides insights on charging dynamics of atmospheric new particles and introduces a new method for assessing ion-induced nucleation rates.