bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Neuro-fuzzy model of resource provision of innovative activity of an industrial enterprise
Authors:   Branch of the National Research University "MPEI" in Smolensk, Kirillova Elena A. , Puchkov Andrey Yu. ,   Branch of the National Research University “MPEI” in Smolensk, Minin Vladimir S. ,   VISOM LLC, Yartsev Denis D. ,   Russian Research Institute of Information and Technical and Economic Research on Engineering and Technical Support of the Agro-Industrial Complex (Rosinformagrotech)
Published: December 2024

A neuro-fuzzy model of resource provision of innovative activity of an industrial enterprise is proposed. The model implements a two-stage procedure for describing and managing innovative activity of an industrial enterprise: at the first stage, interaction resources are classified based on the supplemented VRIO analysis of the interaction profile; at the second stage, an innovative activity strategy is selected. The neuro-fuzzy model of resource provision is based on stacking of private machine learning models, such as the k-nearest neighbors method, random forest, and multilayer perceptron. The classification results of private models are combined using a trained tree of fuzzy inference systems that performs the final classification, which ensures an increase in its accuracy compared to individual private models. A distinctive feature of the model is the use of a fuzzy logical inference system to assess the probability of resource availability used in planning the need for it, which allows taking into account expert judgments as input data. Testing of the neuro-fuzzy model, carried out in the MatLab software system using the example of solving the problem of assessing the resource provision of an innovation process during the interaction of a regional instrument-making enterprise with one of the counterparties, demonstrated the model’s performance and high accuracy of classifying the resources of innovative interaction.
Play from (Behind) the Mirror: From Mimesis to the Author’s Re-Creation in Selected Works by Sylvia Plath, Vlado Gotovac, and Nam June Paik
Authors: Dizdar Ivana
Published: December 2024

Questioning the mimetic character of art, on the one hand, and the power and limits of creative imagination, i.e., the author’s creation using words and images, on the other, this paper aims to show how, in selected literary and video artworks, the authors use the motif and ‘the mechanism’ of the mirror to – regardless of the author’s oeuvre, origin, and the medium in which they create – send the same message: the viewer and the viewed (the sender and the recipient) do not stand in binary opposition, but mirror each other in a constant play between surveillance and introspection, spirituality and technology, the space of intimacy and the (counter)hegemony of (new) media. The paper analyzes and contextualizes Sylvia Plath’s poem “Mirror” from 1961, “Raport stražara iz Pompeja” [A Report of the Pompei Guard] by Vlado Gotovac, a poem published in his collection Osjećanje mjesta [A Sense of Place] in 1964, and the most famous video work, i.e., the still-exhibited installation of ‘the father of video art’ Nam June Paik, titled TV Buddha, first exhibited in 1974. Bearing in mind Jakobson’s language functions, the paper will try to show how in textual and audiovisual media artistic languages are foregrounded to send strong and constantly re-created messages to the recipient who becomes a co-author. The mirror serves as a motif and a tool/mechanism to examine the sender–message–recipient relationship. Both roles of the mirror refer to the self-referential potential of art. Applying the methodology of Lacanian psychoanalysis and Derrida’s poststructuralist idea of ‘the signifier’s transfer’ (through ‘skipping’ the direct signified–signifier relationship), the analysis will show the metamorphoses of the (lyrical) subject and the consequent jumps/skips in the re-creation of the identity of the reader/viewer, whereby art is reaffirmed as a space for play and pushes the boundaries of freedom.
First British Travelers and Residents in Japan
Authors: Kodet Roman
Published: December 2024

After the opening of the Japanese ports in the 50s of the 19th century, many foreigners started to visit the country. Due to their interest in the Far East, Britons were among the most numerous, and accordingly, they left many accounts of their experiences in Japan. Thanks to the popularity of travelogues in the 19th century and the effort to record observations on new cultures and societies, visitors to Japan left a considerable amount of written inheritance, and it is now possible to follow their individual opinions and attitudes. Although these sources are highly subjective and must be used with a certain amount of caution, their comparative analysis can bring interesting results for our understanding of Western (British) perception of Japan in the time of its crucial change The critical fact to note is that modern historians have primary sources of various proveniences and backgrounds at their disposal. Their authors had different reasons for coming to Japan, diverse levels of education, social standing, and different gender identities, which contributed to the fact that their perception of Japan was not the same. This phenomenon constitutes a broad possibility for further study into the topic of travels to Japan and the British view of Japanese culture and society. Although the topic of British-Japanese relations and the cultural exchange between both countries in the Bakumatsu and Early Meiji Periods has been popular among modern historians in recent decades, there are still opportunities to study some specific topics to better understand the experience of the British in Japan. One of these is to follow individual accounts, and use them for comparative research to better understand the interaction of Western and Far Eastern cultures in the 19th century.
Driving Competitive Advantage in the Digital Era: The Role of Dynamic Capabilities, Innovation, and Leadership
Authors: Ul Amin Noor , Asif Khan Muhammad
Published: December 2024

This investigation seeks to offer a thorough examination of the scholarly literature concerning the interrelationships among dynamic capabilities, innovation, leadership, organizational agility, knowledge management, and digital transformation in attaining enduring competitive advantage. A methodical review encompassing 120 academic works was undertaken, consolidating crucial insights into how dynamic capabilities enable organizational adaptation to shifting market dynamics and technological advancements. The analysis centre’s on the interaction between innovation, agility, leadership, and knowledge management in cultivating competitive advantage. The results suggest that entities prioritizing innovation and flexible structures are more adept at addressing disruptive market forces. Moreover, transformational leadership is instrumental in fostering an environment of ongoing improvement and knowledge dissemination, subsequently enhancing organizational efficacy. The synergy of these elements substantially contributes to the efficacy of digital transformation initiatives and sustained competitive advantage. This study emphasizes the significance of nurturing dynamic capabilities, promoting innovation, and employing leadership approaches that encourage agility and knowledge sharing in propelling successful digital transformation. Organizations may leverage these findings to harmonize their strategies for navigating the intricacies of contemporary business landscapes. This scholarly work provides a sophisticated comprehension of the interconnections between dynamic capabilities, innovation, leadership, and digital transformation. It accentuates the pivotal function of these factors in securing a competitive position within swiftly evolving markets.
Does Brand Awareness Mediate the Effect of Social Media Marketing on Purchase Intention?
Authors: PUTRA I Komang Mahayana , GEDE I Gusti Ketut , WIRGA I Wayan , SANJAYA Ida Bagus , YASA I Ketut
Published: December 2024

Purpose:
This research examines the role of brand awareness in mediating the effect of social media marketing on purchase intention for MS Glow Men products.  MS Glow Men is a skincare brand specifically for men and men made from natural ingredients, which is quite well known among men's skincare product users.  Botanicals conducted this research in Denpasar City.
Methodology:
Research data was collected using an online questionnaire with a sample size of 100 respondents. The sample determination method uses a non-probability sampling method, namely purposive sampling. This research uses path analysis techniques.
Findings:
The research results show that social media marketing has a positive and significant effect on purchase intention; social media marketing has a positive and significant effect on brand awareness; brand awareness has a positive and significant effect on purchase intention; and brand awareness mediates the effect of social media marketing on purchase intention.
 Implication:
The MS Glow Men company should increase interactive content on social media, create exciting campaigns, and focus more on introducing the advantages of its products compared to competitors.
Legal Protection of The Patient in The Event of Occurrence The Misdiagnosis Is Connected With Law Number 8 Of 1999 Consumer Protection And Law Number 29 Of 2004 Concerning The Practice Of Medicine (Case Study Of High Court Decision DKI Jakarta Number: 624/Pdt/2019/ PT. DKI)
Authors: FEBRIYANTI Ninthiya Dwi
Published: December 2024

Purpose:A patient is someone who needs health services or medical services in a hospital. In medical services, it does not rule out the possibility of an error or negligence. Mistakes or negligence made by health workers in carrying out their duties and profession can have fatal consequences, both on the body and soul of the patient, in this case, of course, it is very detrimental to the patient. Therefore, legal protection is needed for patients and accountability of health workers for losses suffered by patients.Methodology:The data collection techniques in the form of document studies. The data obtained is then processed and compiled systematically, then analyzed qualitatively.Findings:The author has the purpose of this study, first to know and examine the legal protection of patients in Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection and Law Number 29 of 2004 concerning Medical Practice, and the second author examines the legal responsibility of doctors in the event of a misdiagnosis in case number 624 / PDT / 2019 / PT. DKI.Implication:Protection of patients in the event of misdiagnosis is regulated in several laws and regulations, namely in Article 1365 of the Civil Code, Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection and Law Number 29 of 2004. The form of legal responsibility of doctors in the event of a misdiagnosis can be divided into ethical responsibility and legal responsibility. Legal responsibility can also be divided into administrative responsibility, criminal responsibility and civil responsibility.
PPAT Responsibilities That Do Not Issue the Deed of Grant of Guarantee Rights and Position of Creditors in Bankruptcy
Authors: MAHAWIRA Made Dananjaya , ARJAYA I Made , DHARSANA I Made Pria
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The action taken is that lending and borrowing are not accompanied by the existence of an item that the debtor guarantees. However, in reality, in banking, there is a provision of a facility from the bank for its customers who do not lend to the debtor without including a guarantee.Methodology: The research method conducted by the author is normative research. The formulation of the problems that will be discussed includes 1. What is the responsibility of the PPAT towards the cover note stating that the Mortgage will be installed? 2. What is the creditor's position in bankruptcy because the mortgage right is not installed by the PPAT? The responsibility of a PPAT for a cover note that has stated the installation of mortgage rights is a criminal responsibility in which the right leads to individual responsibility.Findings: There is an imposition of sanctions either dishonorably dismissed or imposition of an institution for an action carried out by the PPAT and the existence of civil responsibility that provides direction in compensating creditors with the loss of the certificate of ownership.Implication: Judging from the position of a creditor in bankruptcy because the mortgage right is not installed by the PPAT, it is a creditor's position in the event of bankruptcy if it is based on the position of creditors with an equal or equal position. The granting of equal rights from the results of a bankrupt boedel execution has been adjusted to the amount of each bill.
Navigating the Dynamics of Learner Absenteeism in South African Urban Secondary Schools: An In-Depth Management Analysis and Strategic Framework
Authors: Moloele Richard , Lekalakala Madikela T.
Published: December 2024

Learners’ poor reading comprehension levels have plunged South Africa into a reading crisis. Despite the government’s initiatives to improve learners’ reading levels and redress their lack of reading comprehension skills, it is still a serious problem, particularly in rural areas. It is for this reason, that this study investigated the teachers’ and learners’ perspectives on learners’ reading comprehension challenges in the Grade 10 Setswana Home Language classroom in two high schools in the North-West Province of South Africa. Through a qualitative approach informed by a case study design involving semi-structured interviews and focus group interviews, four Grade 10 Setswana home language teachers and 39 Grade 10 learners were selected to participate in this study using purposive sampling. The thematic analysis revealed several key challenges: poor foundational reading skills, lack of Setswana reading materials, negative attitudes towards Setswana, limited reading practice outside of school, and difficulties with complex language features like idioms and proverbs. The teachers emphasized systemic issues such as inadequate primary school preparation, while learners focused on specific linguistic difficulties. The findings highlight a critical need for earlier literacy interventions, increased investment in Setswana reading resources, efforts to promote positive attitudes towards African languages in education, and strategies to engage parents and communities in supporting Setswana literacy development. This research contributes to the broader discourse on language-in-education in multilingual contexts and emphasizes the importance of addressing reading comprehension challenges to improve academic outcomes and support learners’ cognitive development and cultural identity.

Keywords: Reading Comprehension, Setswana Home Language, Reading Challenges, Grade 10 Learners, Grade 10 Teachers
From Personal Holiness to Ecological Holiness: A Wesleyan-Theological Response to Creation’s Cry in Contemporary Ghana
Authors: Boaheng Isaac
Published: December 2024

Ghana, like many other African countries, is blessed with abundant natural resources that make the country potentially wealthy. However, unethical practices in harnessing these resources have resulted in many environmental challenges that cost the nation a lot of resources to manage, and eventually make the country poorer. Of particular interest to this paper is the illegal mining of gold, which destroys water bodies and vegetation in many parts of Ghana. This issue has attracted public attention, and various meetings, seminars, symposia, and publications have been dedicated to it. Yet, the problem still persists, and so the search for a solution continues. To contribute to the ongoing (theological) discussions, this paper explored how a contextual application of relevant aspects of John Wesley’s theology of holiness might serve as a panacea to Ghana’s mining-related ecological problems. The author used both empirical and literature-based research approaches for the study. The primary data for the research were gathered by administering questionnaires to participants from selected communities affected by illegal mining activities and analyzed in the light of secondary data from such sources as books, journal articles, and dissertations. The main argument of the paper is that Christian holiness and spirituality should manifest not only in Christians’ relationships with God and other human beings but also in their relationship with the environment. The paper found that Ghana’s ecological problems are caused by diverse factors and so needs a holistic approach to address them. The paper contributes to the ongoing public discourse about ecological sustainability in Ghana.

Keywords: Creation, Ghana, Personal Holiness, Illegal Mining, Wesleyan Theology
Topology optimization methods for morphing aircraft design: a review
Authors: Mena-Arciniega Carlos , Criollo Linker , Xing Shen
Published: December 2024

Current aeronautical research efforts are increasingly focused on weight reduction and the integration of advanced materials analysing dynamic properties. These efforts encompass cellular structures, flexible skins, and modifiable primary and secondary structural elements (e.g., wings). The development of technologies for morphing aircraft design enhances aerodynamic performance and structural efficiency, thereby optimizing the mechanical design of these systems. The authors provide a comprehensive review of the current state of topology optimization methods in morphing aircraft design, highlighting the number of publications in this field and identifying the key journals contributing to this research. It also offers an in-depth analysis of the Solid Isotropic Material with Penalization (SIMP) method, the Evolutionary Structural Optimization (ESO), Bidirectional Evolutionary Structural Optimization (BESO), the recent Proportional Topology Optimization (PTO) and evaluates their effectiveness in achieving efficient designs. Additionally, the review discusses of future challenges and potential advancements in topology optimization for morphing aircraft, offering a thorough overview of the field.
Enhancing UAS safety through building-induced dangerous zones prediction: concept and simulations
Authors: Balazova Renata , Hlinka Jiri , Gabrlik Petr , Santus Alessandro , Ferrari Simone
Published: December 2024

This study presents a comprehensive approach to operational estimation of the zones of danger for the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) generated at low altitudes in presence of buildings, aimed at ensuring their safer operation. The main tasks are three. The first one is the definition of an inboard measurement methodology appropriate and feasible for UAS that allows Eddy Dissipation Rate (EDR) estimation. An inboard setup with a lightweight and low-cost anemometer operating at a 1 Hz sampling rate, immediately usable on UAS, is proposed. The second one is the definition of empirical equations to estimate the size of dangerous areas for the UAS flights around buildings through numerical simulation. The third one is the validation of the empirical formulas in a real-world case, through the numerical simulation of a group of buildings belonging to a research centre. Results show a good resemblance in the size of the danger zones, highlighting that this multi-faceted approach contributes to enhanced safety protocols for UASs operating in urban environments.
Typification of names allied to Centaurea ambigua (Asteraceae) from the Apennine Peninsula (Italy)
Authors: Bartolucci Fabrizio , Conti Fabio
Published: December 2024

A contribution to the nomenclature of the Italian endemic Centaurea ambigua is presented. A survey of original material for the names applied to the three currently accepted subspecies (C. ambigua subsp. ambigua, C. ambigua subsp. laciniata, C. ambigua subsp. nigra) was performed. Lectotypes for five names based on specimens preserved at FI, G and NAP are designated: C. ambigua, C. dissecta var. macrocephala, C. dissecta var. melanocephala, C. dissecta var. nigra, and C. laciniata. Finally, C. ambigua subsp. laciniata, actually considered a subspecies narrowly endemic to Abruzzo (central Italy), is proposed here as a heterotypic synonym of C. ambigua subsp. ambigua.
Novel propranolol-loaded gastro-floating 3D-printed devices with zero-order release kinetics
Authors: Jaiseri Dareena , Pengnam Supusson , Opanasopit Praneet , Ngawhirunpat Tanasait , Rojanarata Theerasak , Patrojanasophon Prasopchai , Kansom Teeratas , Charoenying Thapakorn
Published: December 2024

Currently, fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a 3D printing technology that has been most widely used to develop innovative drug delivery approaches for overcoming the limitations of oral drug administration. Propranolol has a short plasma half-life and is well soluble in acidic environments. Thus, this study aimed to develop a gastro-floating 3D printed device (GFD) to sustain the release of propranolol in the stomach as a gastro-retentive drug delivery system. The polylactic acid (PLA) was selected to fabricate the GFD. An air chamber was included in the interior construction of the GFD design for buoyancy. The number of open channels on the side wall of GFD was modified to regulate release. The propranolol gel formulation was composed of a mixture of propranolol and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) at the weight ratio of 6:5 and was then loaded into GFDs using a syringe. GFD exhibited a floating ability of more than 24 h with low standard deviation (SD) values of weight variation and shape dimension. The propranolol release from GFD shows sustained release properties in the simulated gastric environment without lag time. The 4 and 5 channels of GFD exhibited sustained drug release for 6 h. In addition, the duration of sustained release for 8 h was achieved from the GFD with 2 and 3 channels. The kinetic release of propranolol from GFDs was the best fit with zero-order. Thus, the GFDs could be designed to control the drug release according to each patient, which has the potential for applying personalized gastro-retentive drug delivery in various medications.

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Effect of the combination of deferiprone with ethanolic extract of Phaleria macrocarpa L. fruit in overcoming iron excess in the liver of hemosiderosis model rats
Authors: Rahma  , Estuningtyas Ari , Kusmardi  , Poerwaningsih Erni Hernawati
Published: December 2024

The efficacy of deferiprone (DFP) in reducing liver iron content is still inadequate. Ethanolic extract of Phaleria macrocarpa L. (PM) fruit showed iron chelation activity and hepatoprotective effects. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the combination of deferiprone and PM extract to reduce iron content in the liver. Rats were divided into 6 groups: normal, iron overload (IO), IO+DFP, IO+PM extract, IO+PM+DFP normal, or half dose. Rats were induced with iron-dextran injections over 8 weeks, with therapy starting from week 4. Measurements included hepatic iron, malondialdehyde (MDA), GSH, and TNF-α levels, hepatic GPx4 mRNA expression, plasma ALT and AST activity, and histopathology. While none of the treatments significantly reduced hepatic iron, treatment with PM+DFP half dose showed the greatest reduction and improved MDA, ALT, AST, and TNF-α levels compared to DFP monotherapy. GSH and GPx4 mRNA were not significantly altered by the combination therapy.
Le roi, le Premier ministre et les partis
Authors: Hervieu-Léger Benoît , Biard Benjamin
Published: December 2024

La France a été gouvernée pendant 51 jours par un gouvernement démissionnaire. La Belgique a connu cette situation pendant 541 jours. Le système politique du royaume belge se distingue par le rôle fort qu’y jouent les partis et par son souci du compromis.
SIRV fractional epidemic model of influenza with vaccine game theory and stability analysis
Authors: Dai Qun , Wang Zeheng
Published: December 2024

In this paper, we developed a SIRV epidemic model based on a vaccination game, incorporating vaccination dynamics and data memory effects using the Caputo fractional derivative. This approach effectively captured the nonlocal and power-law characteristics of influenza transmission. We confirmed the model's biological well-posedness, proved the uniqueness and existence of solutions, and analyzed stability. Furthermore, we established global Ulam-Hyers stability. The results showed that the epidemic incidence depended on the number of reproductions in the system. Through the Grünwald-Letnikov method, we developed the numerical simulations. We validated our theoretical findings and provided insights into the impact of vaccination on influenza progression. Our simulations revealed that strategic vaccination decisions were influenced by individual perceptions of the benefits and costs to achieving control of the influenza disease.
Features and evolution of civil aviation CO$ _2 $ emissions based on ADS-B data for the period between 2019–2024
Authors: Dannet Grégoire , Boucher Olivier , Bellouin Nicolas
Published: December 2024

Aviation, as a critical component of the global transportation infrastructure, has experienced substantial growth over the past few decades, facilitating the movement of people and goods. However, this sector is also a significant consumer of fossil fuels and contributor to global warming. In this study, we estimated the carbon dioxide (CO$ _2 $) emissions from global aviation for the period between 2019 to June 2024 using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data. We estimate that a yearly total of 42 million of flights were responsible for 895 Mt of CO$ _2 $ emissions in 2019. Flight disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have decreased emissions during the years 2020–2023, but the recovery has been quick: the number of domestic flights in 2023 surpassed its pre-Covid level while international flights were slightly lagging behind. This results in CO$ _2 $ emissions in 2023 that were still 9% below their pre-Covid levels. However, traffic and emissions levels calculated for 2024 indicate a return to pre-Covid levels. Our analysis indicates that North America, Europe, and Asia account for almost 75% of the aviation CO$ _2 $ emissions. Flights shorter than 2600 km are responsible for 50% of the aviation CO$ _2 $ emissions worldwide. Flights longer than this distance account for the other half of emissions, although they represent less than 15% of the total number of flights. The most recent generation of aircraft represented 20% of the fleet at the start of 2024, resulting in an 8% gain in efficiency, equivalent to 144 Mt CO$ _2 $ avoided over the whole period. However, the ongoing growth in traffic delays the fleet renewal and hinders the reduction in emissions. Aviation does not appear to be on track to reach a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030. Additionally, if sustainable aviation fuels are to be used, this will require a substantial increase in biomass or low-carbon electricity use.
Neka pitanja primjene prava u vrijeme okupacije Rijeke od 1918. do Trianonskog ugovora
Authors:   Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Pravni fakultet, Rittossa Dalida , Vukas Budislav ,   Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Pravni fakultet
Published: December 2024

O burnoj i nadasve zanimljivoj pravnoj prošlosti grada Rijeke napisani su mnogi radovi. I dok je u talijanskoj historiografiji posvećena posebna pozornost pravnim pitanjima koja je iznjedrila D’Annunzijeva okupacija toga grada, hrvatska pravna misao tim se povijesnim fenomenom bavi posve sporadično. Kako bi se barem donekle dao doprinos u rasvjetljavanju pravnog supstrata danuncijade i potaknula rasprava, autori u radu objašnjavaju društveno-politički kontekst provedene okupacije i zašto su novonastale okolnosti predstavljale kršenje međunarodnoga ratnog prava s obzirom na okupaciju. Povijest je pokazala kako u doba velikih nemira i socioloških, ekonomskih, kulturnih, političkih i inih poremećaja postoji pojačana opasnost od instrumentalizacije kaznenog prava u političke svrhe. Kako bi se ispitalo je li se kazneno pravo koristilo izvan doktrinarno proklamiranih svrha, a za svrhe i ciljeve okupacijske vlasti, provedeno je istraživanje građe posebnog arhivskog fonda Državnog arhiva u Rijeci. U konačnici je uzorak sačinjavalo 16 spisa Gradskog suda Rijeka koji su otvoreni od 12. rujna 1919. kada D’Annunzio ulazi u Rijeku pa do 4. lipnja 1920. kada je sklopljen Trianonski mirovni ugovor kojega je svrha bila dati konačno rješenje za “riječko pitanje”. Iako rezultati analize potvrđuju tezu kako se instrumentalizacija kaznenog prava odvila na normativnoj razini putem brisanja zatečenog ugarskog prava i instaliranja “novog talijaniziranog riječkog prava”, u sudskoj praksi to se isto novonastalo pravo koristilo u svrhu očuvanja neovisnog i nepristranog rada sudaca i promicanja pravednosti u rješavanju pojedinačnih životnih priča okrivljenika.
Pravno uređenje i provedba upravnog nadzora nad komorama u zdravstvu
Authors:   Pravni fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Džinić Jasmina
Published: December 2024

Komore su samostalne profesionalne organizacije kojima država dodjeljuje određene javne ovlasti poput donošenja općih akata, kontrole ulaska na tržište, stručnog nadzora nad pružateljima usluga i druge. S obzirom na to da je riječ o prenesenim ovlastima odnosno povjerenim poslovima državne uprave, tijela državne uprave provode upravni nadzor nad obavljanjem komorama dodijeljenih javnih ovlasti. U radu se analiziraju pravna regulacija i provedba upravnog nadzora nad komorama u zdravstvu u Hrvatskoj. Skreće se pozornost na određene nedosljednosti kod pravnog uređenja javnih ovlasti različitih komora te potrebu usklađivanja i unaprjeđenja relevantnih propisa. Osim toga, provedba nadzora treba se provoditi redovito i kontinuirano, čime bi se u većoj mjeri ostvarila preventivna i edukativna svrha nadzora. Pritom je potrebno poštovati samostalnost komora te upravni nadzor provoditi isključivo nad obavljanjem javnih ovlasti.
Livestock Grazing Influences Habitat and Local Extirpations of the Arizona Montane Vole in New Mexico
Authors: Frey Jennifer K. , Frey Timothy C. , Mathis Verity L.
Published: December 2024

The montane vole Microtus montanus is a locally abundant rodent that is associated with grassy areas that provide cover for its runways. The Arizona montane vole Microtus montanus arizonensis is a subspecies restricted to the White Mountains region of east-central Arizona and adjacent areas of New Mexico, where it is listed as endangered. The goal of this study was to determine the distribution of the vole in New Mexico and identify habitat characteristics. We surveyed for the vole in New Mexico during 2004 and 2020. In addition, we collected landscape scale habitat and microhabitat data during surveys for voles in New Mexico, as well as during a separate small mammal study conducted in Arizona during 2008 and 2009. We documented voles at 11 new sites in New Mexico based on field surveys and examination of museum specimens. In 2020 we only detected voles at one site where it was historically documented, representing an 83% decline. There was moderate evidence that stream reaches where montane voles were captured had higher vertical cover and suggestive evidence that these reaches had more cover of shrubs than reaches where they were not captured. Microhabitat at capture locations had saturated soil, low canopy cover, high vertical cover, and ground cover dominated by sedges. Vertical cover was higher and Arizona montane voles were more likely to be captured at sites where livestock grazing was not permitted. We conclude that livestock grazing management has resulted in the near extirpation of this small mammal from New Mexico.
The Many Lives of a Number
Authors: Igo Sarah E.
Published: December 2024

This article tracks the career of the U.S. Social Security number (SSN) from the 1930s to the present to argue that although state identification infrastructures are themselves often relatively stable, the meaning and uses of official documents can shift dramatically over time. As the history of the SSN in American life reveals, the number underwent a series of transformations in its public reputation: initially a straightforward bureaucratic tag, it became a badge of economic citizenship, a quasi-national ID, a linking mechanism across databases, an index to personal data, and finally an individual burden or risk. This historical and social malleability—the SSN’s path from serving as an emblem of economic security to one of information insecurity—is crucial to understanding the unanticipated ways that administrative instruments play out over the long run in public life.
Le Nir, la protection sociale et les personnes étrangères nées à l’étranger. De l’immatriculation à l’identification
Authors: Debiès Élise , Friconneau Claude , Cozanet Laurène Le
Published: December 2024

Cet article retrace l’évolution des liens entre le Numéro d’inscription au répertoire (Nir), adopté en 1946 comme numéro d’immatriculation des assurés sociaux et l’administration de la protection sociale en France. Plus connu sous le nom de numéro de Sécurité sociale, le Nir était initialement géré localement, sur papier, avant de devenir central dans la gestion des droits sociaux, facilitant la reconstruction des carrières au moment du calcul des pensions de retraites. Depuis 1988, le Système national de gestion des identifiants (SNGI), géré la Caisse nationale d’assurance vieillesse (Cnav), centralise le Nir et l’état civil des assurés. Il récupère auprès de l’Insee le numéro des personnes nées en France et sert de support au Sandia, service chargé de l’immatriculation des personnes nées à l’étranger. Pour les Français nés à l’étranger, l’immatriculation est automatisée, tandis que les étrangers nés hors de France doivent se conformer à une procédure complexe. Or le Nir, d’outil de gestion des prestations sociales est devenu un instrument d’une « lutte contre la fraude » reposant sur la vérification de l’état civil. L’article explore les implications juridiques et le caractère potentiellement discriminatoire de ces pratiques, l’attribution du Nir aux étrangers s’apparentant à l’octroi d’une véritable identité administrative.
Del amor al odio… Las críticas soviéticas al maoísmo. Un primer balance
Authors: Ortega Reyna Jaime , Fuentes Ricardo Yanuel
Published: December 2024

En este trabajo, revisaremos algunos de los materiales traducidos al español y producidos específicamente por la intelligencia soviética a propósito de lo que comenzó a denominarse maoísmo. Y es que más allá de los debates y los impresos derivados de la vida de cada Partido Comunista en el mundo, desde Moscú, a partir de los años sesenta y sobre todo en la década del setenta, numerosas publicaciones circularon bajo los sellos editoriales de Progreso y de la Agencia de Noticias RIA Nóvosti. Textos que dieron cuenta de los fenómenos asociados con la revolución china de un modo crítico, y bastante ácido. Nuestro análisis gira en torno a las siguientes interrogantes: ¿Qué era lo que cuestionaban los trabajos soviéticos luego diseminados al público hispano hablante? ¿Cómo caracterizaban lo que sucedía en la nación que en su momento fue su aliada? ¿Cuál fue su definición del maoísmo? ¿El debate llegó a posiciones teóricas realmente irreconciliables? Así, el objetivo de nuestro ensayo es presentar, de forma breve, un análisis de las diversas obras publicadas en la Unión Soviética de crítica al maoísmo para comprender la visión que los soviéticos construyeron y proyectaron sobre los chinos y sus ideas alrededor del mundo.
Visiter le passé : la place des émotions et du corps dans l’expérience mémorielle au musée
Authors: Bastias Sekulovic Malena
Published: December 2024

À partir du cas d’étude du musée de la Mémoire et de droits humains de Santiago du Chili, inauguré en 2010 et qui retrace la période de la dictature militaire, cet article a pour objectif de regarder de près ce qui se passe à l’intérieur du musée, afin de reconstruire les regards, les sensations et les manières à travers lesquels les publics s’approprient les contenus de l’exposition permanente de cet espace, ainsi que la mémoire du passé récent. Comment les visiteurs se saisissent-ils du passé ? L’article souhaite montrer que la visite est principalement marquée par un pacte implicite entre les visiteurs et le musée, lequel détermine que certaines sensations et perceptions correspondantes doivent être ressenties et adaptées. En adoptant la proposition d’une pratique immersive durant la visite, les visiteurs tissent une relation avec le passé, fondée sur la vérité et l’empathie. Dans cette relation, la place des émotions est centrale, aussi bien que le renfort d’une image de soi par rapport au passé, fondé sur des valeurs et principes préexistants à la visite. Ainsi, au cours de la visite, la motivation initiale de mieux connaître l’histoire est complétée, et même déplacée, par une expérience immersive et émotionnelle, qui trouve sa force pour les visiteurs dans l’authenticité incontestable qu’ils reconnaissent au musée.
Échelles et représentations de l’« habitation climatique » d’Adolphe Augustin Rey (1905-1908)
Authors: Grizard Arthur
Published: December 2024

L’œuvre dessinée et théorique de l’architecte français Adolphe Augustin Rey (1864-1934) a marqué les débats sur l’hygiène de l’habitat durant les premières décennies du XXe siècle. S’intéressant autant à la question de l’aération qu’à celle de l’ensoleillement, il imagine à partir de 1905 ce qu’il appelle l’« habitation climatique ». Ses représentations de la salubrité du logement ouvrier urbain, pour la plupart restées à l’état de projets non construits, sont largement publiées, si bien qu’il devient un expert et un propagandiste de plusieurs dispositifs architecturaux et urbanistiques. Pourtant, les principes qu’il avance demeurent peu étudiés. Si ses théories sur l’ensoleillement du logement sont l’objet de plusieurs travaux, celles concernant l’aération et la ventilation n’ont été explorées que de manière très fragmentaire. À partir des dessins et des écrits de Rey, cet article propose d’explorer les visions d’experts architectes et hygiénistes du tournant du XXe siècle sur le rapport entre l’aération et la santé dans le logement. Il interroge les représentations de l’architecte aux échelles de l’habitat : l’immeuble et son rapport à l’espace ouvert de la ville, le logement et ses parties habitées et techniques, les détails de la façade et des parois qui le composent. Il questionne en même temps le rôle de Rey dans l’essor de l’hygiénisme architectural moderne et développe l’hypothèse selon laquelle ses slogans, dessins et projets théoriques ont participé à celui-ci. En analysant la production de Rey, ce texte apporte un éclairage sur la construction sociale des savoirs sanitaires dans le discours expert sur le rapport entre lieu de vie et environnement. Pour ce faire, il explore des sources peu connues témoignant des multiples échelles de l’« habitation climatique » — de celle de la « rue rationnelle » à celle du « plafond ventilateur » en passant par celle de la « chambre nouvelle », pour reprendre les termes de l’architecte. Il démontre que Rey fait un effort de synthèse et de compilation de plusieurs pensées précédentes qu’il transmet aux générations suivantes.
La transformation des normes professionnelles de personnel de direction en contexte d’incertitude : étude de cas dans deux établissements au profil contrasté
Authors: Denny Jean-Luc
Published: December 2024

La fermeture des établissements scolaires au printemps 2020 liée à la crise sanitaire, conjuguée au maintien du droit à l’éducation implique l’instauration d’une continuité pédagogique. L’article se propose d’en explorer la mise en œuvre par l’étude de ses effets sur les normes professionnelles de personnels de direction (Perdir). L’approche procède de la démarche ergologique, la pratique professionnelle y est abordée à partir d’un point de vue anthropologique sur le travail accordant une fonction heuristique à son étude. Les données de recherche reposent sur des entretiens menés avec deux Perdir quelques jours avant le second confinement de la France. Les résultats documentent un rapport aux enseignants et aux familles transformé, une expérience d’isolement envers les autorités de tutelle et des pratiques de management qualifiées d’habiles.
The Economics of Aging
Authors: Gölçek Ali Gökhan
Published: December 2024

In this chapter, I discuss the economic effects of population aging and the potential that it offers for public sector management, social justice, and economic development. As the population continues to age, public spending for social security and health care increases, but the so called “Silver Economy,” which is based on the increasing demand of goods and services for seniors, remains underexplored. The chapter focuses on intergenerational equity, resource allocation and economic transitions and provides a roadmap on how the ‘problems' of aging societies can be addressed in a way that unleash the potential of such societies. Using both international and Asian examples, it analyses the complex interconnections between demographic change, public expenditure, social justice and consumer cultures, and proposes new ways of thinking to support sustainable and equitable growth. Thus, this chapter unfolds a multilayered approach to understand the various economic and social changes that occur due to the presence of aging populations.
Comprehensive Studies of the Mechanical Properties of Fiber Concrete
Authors: Surianinov Mykola , Neutov Stepan , Korneieva Iryna , Holovata Zlata
Published: December 2024

The results of research on the mechanical properties of concrete with the addition of steel fibers of three different types - anchored, flattened and waved - are presented. To study the influence of steel fiber on the mechanical characteristics of fiber concrete, standardized samples were made and the following tests were carried out: cubes for chipping and compression; compression prism; figure eights for stretching; prism for tension in bending. Different types of steel fiber show unequal increases in strength. The most profitable from this point of view is the addition of anchor fiber to concrete, the least - wave fiber. But the presence of any of the considered steel fibers in the composition of the mixture significantly increases the strength of the sample. The obtained values of tensile strength when splitting the cubes, depending on the type of fiber, differ from the control concrete samples, respectively: for the anchor fiber by 22.82%, for the flattened fiber – 21.84%, for the wave fiber – 9.59%. The presence of fiber reinforcement has a positive effect on the strength during compression tests of cubes: by 13.01% for anchor fiber, 13.84% for flattened fiber, and 11.47% for wave fiber. It was found that the load-bearing capacity of steel-reinforced concrete under compression practically does not depend on the type of fiber, but the very presence of steel fiber in the concrete mixture from which the prisms were made increases the strength of the sample by an average of 11% compared to concrete prisms. In eight-figure tensile tests, the strength of concrete reinforced with wave fiber fiber gave an increase of 4.1% and 4.4% for reinforcement with anchor fiber. Tensile testing of prisms during bending using steel fiber on average increases the load at the beginning of cracking by 40%, and the load-bearing capacity by 64%. In addition, the type of failure of the sample changes from brittle to viscous.
Numerical Simulation and Experimental Study on the Melt Flow Behavior of 3D-Printing Polylactic Acid Composites Filaments Reinforced with Iron Fillers
Authors: Suttipong Peeraphat , Aumnate Chuanchom , Suk-Em Jitrawee , Tungtrongpairoj Jennarong
Published: December 2024

The melt flow behavior of polylactic acid (PLA) composites reinforced with iron fillers at different extrusion temperatures was significantly explored to improve their hot melt extrudability and printability in FFF 3D printing technology. PLA/Fe composites have been developed to produce 3D polymer composite (PMCs) filaments for high-strength and magnetic filament applications. The melt flow properties, including melt flow rate (MFR) and flow behavior index (n), of PLA/Fe composite filaments were measured at 200 °C, 220 °C, and 240 °C. Furthermore, the velocity measurement on the composite filament melt was conducted during the melt flow test. A simulation model of the capillary tube in melt flow indexer was developed to predict the melt flow behavior and properties of the polymer composite using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation. The extrusion velocity of the model was compared with the experimental results. The cell Reynolds numbers of the PMCs melt were determined at the testing temperatures. The extrusion velocity and cell Reynolds numbers of the PMCs tended to increase with increasing testing temperatures, while the average velocity decreased four times with doubling the extruder diameter.
Development of Synthetic Rubber Flooring from Bio-Based Polyurethane
Authors: Pongmuksuwan Pornlada , Kitisatorn Wanlop
Published: December 2024

This study explores the synthesis and application of bio-based polyurethane (bio-PU) as a sustainable alternative to synthetic polyurethane (PU) in rubber polyurethane flooring. Bio-PU was synthesized by converting epoxidized palm oil (EPO) to bio-polyols using polysorbate20 at a ratio of 3:1, which was then reacted with polymeric methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (pMDI) to produce bio-PU. The bio-PU was blended with commercial PU and rubber granulate in concentrations of 10%, 20%, and 30%, with the aim of developing eco-friendly flooring materials. Key properties, including hydroxyl value, chemical functional groups (via FT-IR), force reduction, vertical deformation, tensile strength, elongation at break, and UV weathering resistance, were evaluated. The results demonstrated that rubber polyurethane flooring containing 30% bio-PU exhibited comparable or superior mechanical properties to flooring made with synthetic PU, meeting industry standards for force reduction, vertical deformation, and UV resistance. This study concludes that bio-based PU can serve as a viable alternative for the base layer of synthetic flooring, offering both environmental benefits and reliable performance.
Prospects for the of Use Ash and Slag Waste of Thermal Power Plants as Raw Materials for the Extraction of Vanadium and Nickel Compounds
Authors: Kovalov Oleksandr , Taraduda Dmytro , Sobyna Vitalii , Neklonskyi Ihor
Published: December 2024

The scope of generation, accumulation and use of ash and slag waste of thermal power plants in different countries has been analyzed. The results of the study of the phase, mineralogical and chemical composition of ash and slag waste obtained with the dominance of solid and liquid fuel in the energy balance have been presented. It has been shown that the newly formed and previously accumulated ashes and slags of thermal power plants, with their correct and effective use, are a powerful source of expansion of raw materials in various industries. The existing methods of using ash and slag waste, which have been developed based on their mineral composition and the content of trace elements and impurities in them, have been considered. The most effective application of these wastes is in the construction industry, as well as when used as a raw material for obtaining compounds of rare metals, for example, vanadium.