bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Theoretical insights into telemedicine and healthcare ICT: lessons from implementation in Africa and the United States
Authors: Scholastica Ijeh  , Chioma Anthonia Okolo  , Jeremiah Olawumi Arowoogun  , Adekunle Oyeyemi Adeniyi
Published: April 2024

This review paper explores the theoretical insights and practical lessons learned from the implementation of telemedicine and healthcare Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Africa and the United States. By comparing the challenges, strategies, and outcomes of telemedicine initiatives in these diverse healthcare settings, the paper highlights the importance of context-specific solutions, supportive policy frameworks, and the role of technology in overcoming barriers to healthcare access. The analysis reveals key theoretical frameworks such as the adaptive model of telemedicine implementation and the ecosystem approach, emphasizing the necessity for flexibility, interoperability, and equity in telemedicine services. The paper concludes with implications for healthcare providers, policymakers, ICT developers, and recommendations for future research, aiming to enhance the global understanding and deployment of telemedicine.
Armamentarium of wart control by using Allium sativum, malus and pumila mill
Authors: G. MALARVIZHI  , SUJAYA. V
Published: April 2024

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the cause of warts. The virus induces the top layer of skin (epidermis) to create an overabundance of the hard protein keratin. A wart has a harsh, gritty texture due to the excess keratin. Skin warts are microscopic growths brought on by a viral infection. It can be treated with over the counter medications. These are usually rough, tiny growths that can develop on the hands, feet, or genitalia, among other regions of the body. Garlic extract, which has a wide range of possible health advantages, is made from garlic cloves. It is a metabolite-rich, disease-preventive nutraceutical spice that is enhanced with polyphenols and organosulfur. It contains chemicals with antibacterial and antioxidant effects, including allicin. Because apple cider vinegar extract has so many potential benefits, it is frequently used for skin care. Because it lowers oil and bacteria on the skin, it has been used to treat acne. By reducing inflammation, it might also be beneficial for skin disorders like eczema.
Advantages and disadvantages of mitochondrial mechanism (mitophagy) for cancer treatment
Authors: Amir Herić  , Amar Silajdžić  , Tarik Zubčević
Published: April 2024

Mitochondrial organelles are crucial organelles for the energy supply of the whole cell. Also, mitochondria are beneficial for the production of ATP, a byproduct of the stabilization of nutrients in the TCA cycle, and FADH and NADH are reducing equivalents. Defects in mitochondria impair the energy supply, metabolite production, and redox reactions. Also, a crucial point for cell survival is to maintain mitochondrial quality rather than quantity. Qualitative mitochondria are required to produce the proper amount of ATP, degrade p53, and decrease reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. All of these factors lead to mitochondrial dysfunction. Dysfunctional mitochondria are „eaten“ by autophagosomes through the process of mitophagy. Mitophagy is crucial since it prevents the build-up of poorly/affected mitochondria, and prevents excess production of ROS and mtDNA mutation. Also, mitophagy shows positive effects on cancer, since mitophagy promotes pro-apoptotic signals for cancer stem cells (CSC). Due to all the advantages of mitophagy, this organelle can be used as a beneficial assistant for chemotherapy in cancer treatment. The authors of these papers provide a pathway for using mitophagy combined with cancer treatment. This claim is confirmed within the paper, with tables provided. Our results show the importance of mitophagy in human organisms and its importance in cancer.
Design of Basic Vital Signs Measurement Tool And Dehydration Early Detection in Human Body
Authors: Efrizon Efrizon , Jia Jong Gwo , Hendrick Hendrick , Fadhlan  , Yulastri Yulastri
Published: April 2024

A tool has been made to monitor vital signs such as heart rate, oxygen saturation in the blood, and body temperature based on a microcontroller which is based on dehydration conditions where the body loses more fluid than the amount of fluid it enters. Parameters for carrying out this detection include heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), body temperature and urine color. The targets of this research are (a) making a prototype, (b) programming the system with the help of the Arduino IDE, and (c) measuring system performance. The research method starts from making a prototype and measuring system performance. The results of measuring the performance of the tool show that the error for measuring heart rate is 1.28%, measuring blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) is 0.51%, and measuring body temperature is 1.729%. However, for the dehydration detection test from 5 test samples, the results showed a success percentage of 60% with an average error of 40%. Overall the tool can function well
COMPARISON OF TRACTION DRIVES WITH AXIAL SUPPORT AND FRAME SUPPORT SUSPENSION OF THE ENGINE
Authors: Pugachev Aleksandr , Vorob'ev Vladimir , Izmerov Oleg , Nikolaev Evgeniy
Published: April 2024

The problem of finding criteria for choosing between axial support and frame support drives for locomotives in the conditions of import substitution is considered. The changes in the criteria for choosing a traction drive design depending on the changes in requirements for locomotives are analyzed. The types of drives are compared according to their technological simplicity, weight and size indicators, the effect on the coupling properties of the locomotive and the damage to the track structure, taking into account the production of new traction drive designs of an integrated type with collector-free traction electric motors having an increased rotation frequency. It was found that for locomotives with collector traction motors, it is advisable to use a frame support drive with an axial gearbox or a hollow driveshaft, and when using collector-free traction motors , the axial support traction drive of an integrated layout on freight locomotives with 1250 mm wheel diameter to improve coupling properties by 12...15%, it is advisable to replace it with the one proposed by the authors, which is an aggregate-type drive with an elastic link in the shaft lines, or with frame support drives with an axial gearbox, and with a wheel diameter of 1050 mm – frame support drives with a hollow shaft on the axis. An application for a patent has been submitted for the proposed solutions.
INFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE AND MATERIAL AGEING PROCESSES ON THE POWER CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYMERIC CAR ABSORBING DEVISES
Authors: Petrov Gennadiy , Kurzina Nadezhda , Kurzina Elena , Kudryavceva Viktoriya
Published: April 2024

Improving the dynamic qualities, traffic safety and increasing the inter-repair mileage of cars are urgent tasks of car-building industry. The most dangerous loads acting on the car are longitudinal loads during emergency driving modes, to reduce which inter-car shock absorbers (absorbing devices) are provided; their effectiveness must be ensured throughout the whole car life. The performance of polymer car absorbing devices depends primarily on the durability of the polymer, which is a kinetically activated process accelerated by repeated deformations and elevated temperature. The mechanism of the material ageing process depends on the structure of the material. Based on experimental laboratory studies and comparative field tests, ageing of elastomers of different classes have been identified, the dependences of the power characteristics of R-5P absorbing apparatus with two types of solid elastomer (based on rubber and a mixture of elastic thermoplastic with polyvinyl chloride plastic) have been constructed at normal and low temperatures, as well as after 6 years of operation. Recommendations are given to increase the resistance to crystallization and to ageing of polymer elements of absorbing devices. It is advisable to use the characteristics obtained in the paper when modeling the operation of absorbing devices with a solid elastomer, taking into account the operating time.
IMPROVING THE ACCURACY OF REGRESSION MODELS BY METHODS OF POLYNOMIAL APPROXIMATION
Authors: Steposhina Svetlana
Published: April 2024

The study objective is to assess the influence of the approximation method on the accuracy of the regression model.

The task is to increase the accuracy of regression models using polynomial approximation methods.

Research methods: the least square method, the polynomial approximation method.

The novelty of the work: dependencies for the regression analysis of a multifactor experiment using polynomial approximation is developed, the influence of the approximation method on the accuracy of the regression model is analyzed.

The study results: as a result of applying the developed dependencies, the accuracy of single-factor regression equations increased by 2.4 times, two-factor equations - by 1.7 times.

Conclusions: the use of polynomial approximation makes it possible to increase the accuracy of single-factor and multifactor regression models, which increases their adequacy, the significance of coefficients and expands the possibilities of their application.
Neka pitanja pravnog položaja žene prema Hvarskom statutu iz 1331. godine (povodom 690 godina)
Authors: Pezelj Vilma , Erent Sunko Zrinka , Bartulović Željko
Published: April 2024

Autori razmatraju pitanja pravnog položaja žene u srednjovjekovnom Hvarskom statutu iz 1331. u usporedbi s nekim dalmatinskim (Bračkim i Korčulanskim) i kvarnerskim (Vinodolski zakon, Cresko-osorski statut) statutima. Pri tome propituju u čemu su rješenja statutarnog prava sukladna općim tendencijama, a u čemu su njegove eventualne specifičnosti u statusnom, obiteljskom, imovinskom, kaznenom i postupovnom pravu. Analizom notarskih zapisa i arhivske građe utvrđuje se u kojoj mjeri su se statutarne odredbe primjenjivale u svakodnevnom životu.
U odredbama Hvarskoga statuta vidljivo je prožimanje dviju osnovnih pravnih kultura: slavenske i rimske, ali i utjecaji kanonskog te mletačkog pravnog sustava. Ovo prožimanje, uz uvažavanje specifičnosti same Komune, povezuje Hvarski statut s drugim statutima i europskim prostorom te korijenima pravnih sustava suvremenih europskih integracija.
Ustavni sud - čuvar Ustava i zaštitnik vladavine prava
Authors: Arlović Mato
Published: April 2024

Rad se bavi doktrinarnim, normativno-pravnim i funkcionalnim aspektom ustavnog sudovanja u funkciji “čuvara i zaštitnika” ustava (Häberle) te, posljedično, zaštitom njime propisane vladavine prava. U obradi teme, prije svega, polazit će se od hrvatskog ustavnog sustava i njime ustrojenog položaja, zadaća i nadležnosti Ustavnog suda Republike Hrvatske. Dakako, uz ukazivanje i uspoređivanje s Ustavnim sudom Republike Kazahstan po ovoj osnovi.
Critical Analysis Report of Hydrogen Application for Domestic Heating
Authors: Ali Anas
Published: April 2024

30% of the world's total energy consumption originates from the building sector. Building energy use is responsible for 28% of all energy-related CO2 emissions. Hydrogen has the potential to accelerate the transition to green and renewable energy. The integration of hydrogen into domestic and industrial heating applications could be a breakthrough. In many large heating markets, hydrogen would likely need to cost between Euro 1.5 and 3.0/kgH2 to be competitive with natural gas. System safety, effectiveness, and environmental performance should be ensured by rigorous testing. A whole new distribution network needs to be established to replace the existing one. Higher upfront and running cost could be major challenges to develop consumer interests. It must compete with the existing and developing renewable energy systems as well. For a green and eco-friendly environment, Hydrogen without any doubts could be a reliable solution owing to its abundance and ease of production. But its applicability on a large commercial scale has some serious challenges including storage, distribution, and upfront cost management. To realize the potential for hydrogen usage in buildings and transition to the use of low-carbon hydrogen, policymakers, business leaders, and investors will need to work together. Consumers and the equipment service industry will also need to be more actively involved.
The Email Conservation Task: Testing the validity of an online measure of direct pro-environmental behavior
Authors: Farrelly Daniel , Bhogal Manpal Singh , Badham Lee
Published: April 2024

There is a need for valid measures of pro-environmental behavior, in particular ones measuring actual behavior. In response, a number of such measures have been introduced recently, however each faces limitations such as high costs, practical use and/or only measure indirect environmental behavior, limiting their scope, accessibility and inclusivity. In response, this study introduces the easily administered and low cost Email Conservation Task (ECT), which measures direct pro-environmental behaviour (in this case, email use). Here, participants chose between personal costs (time spent on trivial tasks) or environmental costs (receiving unnecessary emails leading to CO2 emissions) across multiple trials. In a pre-registered study testing the validity of the ECT, it was found (as hypothesized) that participants scored higher on the ECT (incurred more personal costs rather than receiving unnecessary emails) when personal costs to them were lower, and also scored higher when the environmental costs of receiving unnecessary emails were higher. Finally, total scores on the ECT significantly correlated with scores on three self-reported indicators pro-environmentalism. Overall the results of this study support all three hypotheses, indicating that the ECT is a valid measure of pro-environmental behavior that can be implemented across a diverse range of research areas.
The influence of a moving object’s location on object identity judgments
Authors: Ran Mengxin , Lu Zitong , Golomb Julie
Published: April 2024

People have the ability to combine both ‘what’ and ‘where’ information to recognize objects. Prior studies have revealed several ways location information can influence object identity judgments, even when location is irrelevant or uninformative. Specifically, in tasks determining whether two sequentially shown objects are the same or different, two types of location effects have been reported: facilitation (through reaction time priming and/or enhanced sensitivity) and “spatial congruency bias” (where people are more likely to judge objects as identical) when objects are in the same location. However, previous studies mainly focused on stationary instead of moving objects, with minimal exploration into how object movement affects object identity judgment and the underlying reference frames for such effects. To address these gaps, we conducted two pre-registered experiments using moving stimuli. In Experiment 1, subjects were required to fixate at one fixation location and judge whether two sequentially presented moving stimuli were the same or different object identities. The first stimulus emerged from an occluder and moved along a linear trajectory to pass behind another occluder. The second stimulus then emerged (still moving) from either the predictable location along the occluded spatiotemporal trajectory (predictable trajectory), from the same initial location (same exact trajectory), or from a different location (different trajectory). We found the most pronounced sensitivity and spatial congruency bias for stimuli on the same exact trajectory, with a smaller but significant bias effect for the predictable trajectory. In Experiment 2, subjects were required to perform a saccade during the occlusion period, further revealing that the spatial congruency bias on the same exact trajectory relies on retinotopic coordinates, while the (smaller) bias on the predictable trajectory is based on both retinotopic and spatiotopic coordinates across the eye movement. Our findings suggest that object-location binding for moving objects is still strongly retinotopic, but may also reflect more ecologically relevant predictable and spatiotopic information.
Exploring the Role of Social Desirability in Situational Judgment Tests
Authors: Brown Matt , Martin-Raugh Michelle
Published: April 2024

We explore the role of social desirability in explaining how individuals respond to situational judgment test (SJT) items. We argue that SJTs can be conceptualized as measuring the knowledge of socially desirable behavior or norms in a situation or context. Consensus-scored SJTs consistently correlated positively with general mental ability, knowledge of social norms, and socially desirable traits in samples of undergraduate students and adults from an online crowdsourcing platform regardless of test content. We argue that consensus scored SJTs measure an understanding of socially normative or desirable behavior which is distinct from general mental ability or the general factor of personality. Additionally, we found that trait-focused SJTs function differently compared to traditional, skill-based SJTs when expert-based scoring is used. Trait-focused SJTs contain response option sets which feature differing levels of trait expression, social desirability, and effectiveness. This results in greater variability in responding due to differences in context (e.g., different instructions or organizational setting) and in greater potential for multiple scoring keys with differing patterns of convergent validity. We hope that our findings help bring attention to the role of social desirability when studying SJTs and encourage more emphasis on the characteristics of response options to complement prior research focused on the situational stems.
Mapping the Novel Nexus of Young People, Digitalisation, and Sustainability in the Global South: A Bibliometric Approach to Reviewing Literature for Future Studies
Authors: Weaich Malcolm
Published: April 2024

This study conducts a bibliometric and thematic analysis on the convergence of young people, digitalization, and sustainability in the Global South by analyzing 349 Scopus-indexed documents. It investigates thematic evolutions, identifies key contributors and collaboration networks, and highlights emergent trends across social, environmental, and computer sciences. Employing a mixed methods approach, the research dissects the interplay between digital technologies and sustainable development, revealing significant global academic collaboration. It outlines three critical future research areas: the impact of digital technologies on young people's relational well-being (RWB), barriers and facilitators to incorporating relational well-being (RWB) in sustainability practices, and the creation of relational well-being (RWB)-centric digital engagement frameworks for sustainability. The paper proposes a roadmap for future investigations, presenting thirty suggested studies to address the literary gap in epistemology. It emphasizes the need for innovative approaches that merge digitalization with sustainability to enhance the relational well-being (RWB) among the youth in the Global South. This condensed analysis and its recommendations contribute to the discourse on leveraging digital technologies for sustainable development, offering insights for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners.
Extended Abstract PAA 2024
Authors: Palumbo Lydia , Schwanitz Katrin
Published: April 2024

Leaving the parental home represents a milestone in the transition to adulthood, as it often coincides with taking up major adult roles. Reaching this milestone off-time could diminish the well-being of young adults since they do not comply with the normative ages defining the ‘‘right’’ time to leave home. Using rich prospective panel data spanning over thirty years from the British Household Panel Survey (1991-2008) and Understanding Society (2009-2021), we employ fixed-effects regression models to test whether young people's life satisfaction is causally related to transitioning off-time from the parental home. Somewhat contrary to the ‘failure to launch’ narrative, we do not find that transitioning off-time leads to a decrease in life satisfaction. Rather, delaying the transition increases life satisfaction by a small amount. Further, we find that among those who had left the parental home, returning to living with their parents reduces life satisfaction.
No socio-economic differences in ART treatment success: Evidence from Careggi Hospital, Italy
Authors: Cozzani Marco , Coccia Maria Elisabetta , Giusti Emilia , Landini Sara , Piazzini Francesca , Valentina  , Vignoli Daniele
Published: April 2024

Objective. Several studies have shown stark socio-economic disparities in births born via assisted reproduction technology (ART), but only a few have investigated underlying causes. We study the likelihood of ART treatment success as a possible explanation.Design. Observational study of center-based data. We consider women undergoing ART treatment at the ART-center in Careggi Hospital, Tuscany.Outcome Measures. Probability of a conception following an ART treatment; probability of abortion after conception; and probability of a live birth after an ART treatment.Results. The findings indicate no socio-economic disparity between patients with a high and low socio-economic status in the probability of achieving a successful ART treatment in terms of the probability of conception (β=0.02; 95% CI, -0.02, 0.06; P=0.362), abortion (β=-0.02; 95% CI, -0.08, 0.04; P=0.542) and live birth (β=0.02; 95% CI, -0.02, 0.06; P=0.291). The results also hold when focusing on patients at first treatment, only among natives, and by age groups.Conclusions. Our findings suggest that within a public clinic providing subsidized access to treatments, socio-economic differences in the proportion of ART births may not stem from disparities in treatment success rates. Rather, other determinants relating to access to ART treatment such as geographical barriers, cultural preferences or knowledge about treatment success may play a larger role.
Empowering Women through Microfinance: Catalizing Societal Transformation via Entrepreneurship
Authors: Nepal Pramshu
Published: April 2024

Microfinance has emerged as a transformative tool addressing financial needs, especially for marginalized communities with a focus on empowering women. This study investigates the impact of microfinance on women’s entrepreneurship and societal transformation via entrepreneurship in Butwal sub-metropolitan city emphasizing decision-making, effectiveness, lifestyle changes, and the reduction of domestic violence and gender inequality. Surveying 100 women entrepreneurs, the study reveals significant positive effects of microfinance. It empowers women in decision-making, enhances effectiveness, uplifts living standards, promotes investments, and reduces domestic violence. Microfinance fosters entrepreneurship, challenges patriarchal norms, and contributes to economic growth and social change. Correlation analysis demonstrate strong associations between women entrepreneurship development and other variables. The findings underscore the vital role of microfinance in women’s empowerment and economic development. Policymakers need to prioritize regulatory support and targeted interventions to sustain and enhance the microfinance sector, ensuring inclusive economic growth and empowerment of women entrepreneurs.
Nexus between Inflation, Economic Growth and Government Expenditure of Nepal
Authors: Adhikari Gyan Mani , Chhetri Santosh , Basnet Bhawana
Published: April 2024

In the context of Nepal, this study will explore the relationship between the rate of inflation, economic growth, and government spending. Government spending has been broken down in this analysis into three categories: government recurrent expenditure, government capital expenditure, and government financing expenditure. The time series data from 1974 to 2021 are used in the investigation. The econometrics tools used to analyze this link are the Granger-causality test, ARDL, Johansen co-integration, and the Augmented Dickey- Fuller (ADF) unit root test. The outcomes of using these econometric techniques reveal a long-term relationship between the rate of inflation, economic growth, and government spending, which indicates that public spending has beneficial externalities and links. In the short run, government spending has a greater impact on economic growth than the rate of inflation. The results of the causality test indicate that there is a one-way causal relationship between the rate of inflation and both economic growth and government spending.
Project Management Skills for Non-management Students from the Perspective of Education for Sustainable Development
Authors: Skliar Iryna , Batsenko Liudmyla
Published: April 2024

Project management skills (PM skills) play an essential role in ad­vancing sustainable development (SD) objectives. Project management as a goal-oriented approach aligns with the SD framework. They provide a struc­tured framework for planning, implementing, and monitoring projects, mak­ing them invaluable for advancing Sustainable Development Goals. They support effective stakeholder engagement, risk management, and adaptive approaches, while also fostering cross-cutting competencies that are vital for addressing sustainability challenges in diverse contexts. Project management is crucial in the workplace nowadays, and possessing these skills can significantly enhance students’ employability prospects. This research aims to analyze the coverage of project management skills and competencies in the Ukrainian academic standards and generalize the rec­ommendations for effectively embedding these skills into the curriculum. Methodology. Qualitative content analysis of Ukrainian academic standards developed by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. 38 academ­ic standards for master’s contain project management skills. There are chal­lenges with the implementation of the standards in terms of alignment be­tween the standards and the academic programmes, including teach­ing-learning-assessment practices. Project-based learning and interdisciplinary projects are essential for ESD and PM skills development. Interdisciplinarity is a pillar of ESD and this will open project management concepts and practices for non-management students as they navigate the complexities of team dynamics, task delegation, and project coordination. Mentoring and peer-to-peer learning could be effec­tive tools for ESD and for PM-skills development. Peer learning groups where senior students can guide non-management students in developing project management skills. The mentorship can provide valuable guidance, feedfor­ward, and feedback throughout project-based learning.
Patient satisfaction levels for complete dentures (F/F) delivered by undergraduate dental students
Authors: Barazanchi Abdullah , Pande Neeti , Park Juea , Hong Chuen Lin
Published: April 2024

One important aspect of acceptance of full denture treatment is that of patient’s perceived outcome. A teaching environment is the best place for future clinicians to understand this aspect of treatment. The aim of this study was to assess the satisfaction levels of patients who received complete dentures delivered by undergraduate dental students at the University of Otago. Participants’ attitude toward dentures was measured via a 16-item questionnaire based on Patient’s Denture Assessment (PDA) questionnaire. It comprises of items that assessed factors related to dentures and was quantified on a four-point scale. A total of 60 edentulous patients wearing maxillary and mandibular dentures were recruited then contacted using a list of patients whose treatment were carried out and completed in the undergraduate clinic from 2010-2018 and were sent an explanatory letter, an informed consent form, and a self-administered questionnaire in a return envelope to the University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry. Bivariate analysis was then carried out on the responses. 55% of the invited participants responded to the survey. The mean extent of PDA impacts was 0.15 (range 0.0-0.71). There were no significant differences in the experience of the prevalence and extent of PDA impacts by gender and age. 81.8% reported their denture to be very important to them and 91% found it “very easy” or “easy” to eat and swallow. 88% enjoyed their meals “well” or “very well”. Bivariate analysis showed those aged 70 years old or younger were less likely to report issues with the denture, while there was no statically significant difference between genders. Overall, the participants expressed satisfaction with the treatment received at the faculty over the sub-groups of function, speech/aesthetics, upper denture, lower denture, and considered the denture to be of high importance.
Utilização da técnica cognitivo-comportamental na saúde mental em atletas de futebol: uma revisão
Authors: Santos Josué da Silva , Alves José Humberto , Chaves Aline Dessupoio
Published: April 2024

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão integrativa da literatura, visando compreender como a psicologia cognitivo-comportamental e a utilização de instrumentos pode avaliar o aspecto cognitivo-comportamental no desempenho em atletas de futebol. Método: Pesquisa realizada nas bases de dados Pubmed, Periódicos CAPES e Google Acadêmico, com os descritores Terapia Cognitivo-comportamental e Futebol, nos últimos cinco anos de 2016 a 2021. Resultados e Discussão: Foram analisados 04 artigos da síntese qualitativa desta revisão na literatura, que comprovassem qual aspecto cognitivo-comportamental em atletas de futebol pode influenciar significativamente no desempenho do esporte. Os tipos de terapias analisadas através desses respectivos instrumentos mostraram resultados satisfatórios com a população analisada. Cada instrumento de um modo geral, teve por finalidade e objetivo, avaliar um determinado aspecto das características psicológicas dos indivíduos, como ansiedade, habilidades sociais, habilidades de coping, sendo em sua maioria através de questionários. Considerações Finais: A terapia cognitiva comportamental, através principalmente da psicoeducação, técnicas de coping, habilidades sociais e tarefas trabalhadas diariamente, são ferramentas necessárias para manutenção da saúde mental de atletas, relatando as possíveis causas previamente como forma de impedir danos ou o desenvolvimento de doenças psicológicas derivas do meio de atuação desses profissionais.
O sentido da prática esportiva para o crossfiteiro
Authors: Drielle Louzeiro Privado Thaísa , Almeida Carvalho Cristianne
Published: April 2024

O Crossfit é um programa de condicionamento físico, que alcançou o segundo lugar em número de boxes afiliadas no Brasil, em 2018, resultando no aumento significativo de boxes no Maranhão, local onde se desenvolveu esta pesquisa. O objetivo desse artigo é revelar o sentido atribuído pelo praticante à modalidade e as implicações em seu modo de ser. Optou-se pela pesquisa de campo com uso do método fenomenológico experimental, visando-se compreender a experiência dos Crossfit eiros maranhenses. Evidenciou-se nos relatos algumas motivações para buscar a modalidade: as relações interpessoais e a dinâmica diferente das academias tradicionais. Os praticantes reconhecem benefícios: bem-estar, qualidade de vida e consciência corporal. O estudo ilustra o Crossfit como uma modalidade de exercício físico, fruto do contexto socioeconômico e cultural do capitalismo ocidental neoliberal, compreendido como um fenômeno social que revela uma correlação entre os valores e comportamentos da modalidade e o estilo de vida dos praticantes.
Adaptação transcultural e análise psicométrica inicial da Inner Strength Scale para uma amostra de atletas e atletas táticos brasileiros
Authors: Silva Bruno Bastos , Anelli José Renato Barbosa , Neves Angela Nogueira
Published: April 2024

O grau de força interior pode ser medida pela Inner Strength Scale. Os objetivos deste estudo foram adaptar esta escala para o português e realizar um estudo psicométrico inicial da medida. Seguiu-se guia específico de 5 passos para a adaptação transcultural. A amostra deste estudo foi composta por 249 participantes, com dados coletados presencialmente e online, dos quais 75,5% eram atletas táticos e 24,5% atletas, sendo a grande maioria do sexo masculino (89,6%), com idade média de 25,29 (± 6,45) anos, praticantes de diferentes modalidades esportivas. Foi usada Análise Fatorial Exploratória, com rotação oblíqua PROMIM e estimador RDWLS (Robust Diagonally Weighted Least Squares) para a determinação da estrutura fatorial. Foram calculadas evidências de validade convergente, discriminante e confiabilidade interna nos programas FACTOR e SPSS. Na reunião de peritos, os itens 1, 5, 9, 11 e 13 foram modificados. No pré-teste, a escala foi considerada adequada. Após a eliminação dos itens 1 e 3 por baixas cargas fatoriais e altos resíduos, foi observado que o modelo estrutural com 3 fatores distintos tinha o melhor ajuste, RMSEA = 0,036; CFI = 0,99; TLI = 0,98, diferentemente da versão original com 4 fatores. As evidências de consistência interna foram adequadas para todos os fatores. A escala foi plenamente adaptada ao português, organizando-se estruturalmente em três fatores, com indicadores satisfatórios de ajustamento a essa estrutura, com evidências satisfatórias de confiabilidade interna.
Labor productivity in retail trade
Authors: VYSOCHYN Iryna , ADAMENKO Victor
Published: April 2024

In the conditions of the war and the post-war Urainian economic recovery, human capital is one of the determining factors of the state’s existence and ensuring its competitiveness. The loss of human capital has caused a shortage of labor resources in various sectors of the economy, which affects the possibilities of gene­rating income and, as a result, financial results of economic entities. One of the largest components of the Ukrainian economy, which fills the budgets of all levels and creates jobs, is retail trade, which accounts for a significant share of employees among all types of economic activity. The dependence of the revenue amount from the sale of products (goods, services) on the amount of use of economic resources, including labor resources, is widely known. In view of the need for post-war reconstruction against the background of a shortage of labor resources, the aim was set to verify the truth of the principles of the relationship between the scope of activities and the amount of resources used, formulated back in the days of neoclassical economics. Verification of the truth of the formulated hypotheses was carried out on the basis of the use of correlation methods and regression analysis. According to the calculation results, it was not possible to fully illustrate the direct proportional dependence of revenue on the average number of employees for the formed sample of retail trade enterprises. There is also a lack of direct relationship between revenue and labor productivity for both larger and smaller retail enterprises. Further research will be aimed at substantiating other samples of Ukrainian retail trade enterprises and finding interdependencies between their scope of acti­vity and the amount of economic resources involved in the conditions of war and post-war recovery.
Artificial intelligence in accounting
Authors: KOROL Svitlana , ROMASHKO Olha
Published: April 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies open up broad horizons for enhancing business efficiency and advancing various professional domains, boosting their productivity and compe­titiveness. There is an active exploration of approaches to incorporating AI technologies in the accounting sphere, promising a seamless transition from human to machine involvement. The aim of this article is to summarize the acquired experience, identify perspectives, constraints, and risks associated with the use of AI technologies in the professional activities of accountants. The research is based on the hypothesis that widespread use of AI in the professional activity of an accountant with an insufficient level of professional skepticism and caution carries significant threats and risks for both the accountant and the business as a whole. Scientific search methods, comparative and critical analysis, theoretical generalization, and synthesis were used. A prerequisite for imple­menting AI technologies in accounting is expert information systems and ERP systems. The analysis of AI technology implementation experience in various industries demonstrates their relevance in the accounting field for performing routine tasks (automated recognition of primary documents, processing incoming signals, and other standard operations with a simultaneous reduction in the probability of errors), analyzing large datasets, and providing information support for decision-making (pro­ces­sing business data and regulatory docu­ments), training professionals, and organi­zing internal and external communication (parti­cularly between humans and machines). Identi­fied potential risks include breaches of privacy and data security, misinterpretation of output data, and the disregard of activity context, external and internal environments, especially due to the absence of emotional intelligence, which influences the trust level in integrated information systems. The requirement for the application of professional assessments and judgments, mandated by regulatory documents, limits the scope of AI technology utilization in accounting. Future research should focus on exploring the possibilities of widespread integ­ration of AI technologies in information systems for accounting and improving legislation based on the principle of risk assessment.
Goodwill measurement in consolidated financial statements
Authors: SEMENOVA Svitlana
Published: April 2024

The largest business in terms of capitali­zation value, revenues and profits was formed as a result of a business combination. Consolidated financial statements are of undoubted value to users and stakeholders in assessing risks, prospects and analyzing the interaction of companies within the group. Special indicators of consolidated financial statements, such as goodwill, allow estimating the expected value of acquired companies in a business combination. However, the current methodology does not allow for the evaluation of all aspects of value that constitute goodwill. The aim of the article is to supplement the methods of goodwill valuation in business combinations for further substan­tiated disclosure in consolidated finan­cial statements, in accordance with the interests and needs of investors and managers. The research methodology is based on a systematic approach, critical analysis, synthesis, induction and deduc­tion, comparison, economic-mathematical methods of goodwill calculation, and genera­lization of principles of consolidated reporting. An analysis of key international standards allowed us to determine the peculiarities of applying the acquisition method for different types of business combinations. The share of ownership in an investee determines the nature of influence and the method of consolidation. Goodwill is the difference between the purchase price and the fair value of the net assets acquired in a business combination. When companies merge, goodwill reflects the intangible aspects of the business and the expected added value, which serves as the investment object. Therefore, methods for valuing goodwill during business combinations are identified to disclose in consolidated finan­cial statements in accordance with IFRS. Additionally, a group of complementary good­will valuation methods is systematized to determine and justify all aspects of forming the undisclosed added value of the investee compa­ny. The proposed methodology allows for considering the interests of various stakeholders in goodwill valuation. It is crucial to regard the goodwill disclosed in the financial statements as consent and willingness of the parent company to pay more, based on evidence and calculations obtained through a comprehensive goodwill valuation methodology. The proven hypothesis of the research suggests that for a justified valuation of goodwill during consolidation, it is necessary to supplement existing approaches and measure the value of brand, long-term stability, sustainable development, corporate so­ci­al responsibility, and utilize artificial intelli­gence. Goodwill reflects strategic value but may also be subject to impairment if its value is not sufficiently supported by expected profits.
КОНЦЕНТРАЦІЯ КАПІТАЛУ: МЕРЕЖЕВО-ЦИФРОВИЙ ВИМІР
Authors: ШВЕД Юрій , ТИТИШ Богдан
Published: April 2024

В основі мережевих бізнесів є використання мережевих ефектів, а точніше: можливість моне­тизації мережевих ефектів обумовлює доходи власників таких мереж (платформ), а незначний вплив зростання мереж на витрати платформ (зокрема у розрахунку на одну транзакцію) сприяють росту їхньої прибутковості. Отже, справедливо припустити, що концентрація контролю над мережами призводить до збільшення конкурент­них переваг відповідних учасників ринку, що своєю чергою сприяє концентрації капіталу та зменшенню конкурентності. Для перевірки цього припущення у дослідженні узагальнено та проаналі­зовано ключові особливості мережевих бізнесів (зокрема порівняно з іншими галузями) і реалізації мережевих ефектів, що призводять до концент­рації капіталу та посилення впливу крупних акторів. У першій частині статті розглянуто механізм прояву унікальних характеристик мере­жевого бізнесу в контексті концентрації капі­талу, зокрема стимулювання органічного та неорга­нічного розвитку, доступність фінансування та контроль над даними. Визначено механізм впливу кожного з таких чинників на концентрацію капі­талу з погляду як сприяння капіталізації окремих платформ, так і обмеження ними дій конку­рентів, відтак підкреслено сприятливість впливу таких факторів для крупних акторів, що отри­мують перевагу, використовуючи мережеві ефекти для концентрації капіталу. У другій частині запро­поновано узагальнену модель взаємовпливу мере­жевих ефектів і концентрації капіталу, коли дія мережевих ефектів наявної платформи сприяє її органічному зростанню, що дозволяє подальший розвиток через неорганічне зростання для розширення функціоналу і/або збільшення кількості користу­вачів, що своєю чергою починає новий етап органічного росту; кожен з таких циклів зростання має за результат збільшення капіталізації плат­форми, а отже й концентрацію капіталу у відпо­відному сегменті ринку. Таким чином, пояснено загальну тенденцію до зменшення конкурентності у платформних бізнесах завдяки взаємодії мере­жевих ефектів та концентрації капіталу. У третій частині розглянуто основні підходи щодо оцінки мережевих ефектів з наведенням типових моделей, які використовуються у практиці концентрації капіталу в платформних бізнесах через злиття та поглинання або отримання доступу до фондового ринку.
МОБІЛЬНІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ЦИФРОВОГО МАРКЕТИНГУ В ЕЛЕКТРОННІЙ КОМЕРЦІЇ
Authors: ЯНКОВЕЦЬ Тетяна
Published: April 2024

Розвиток та поширення цифрових техно­логій у світі спричинили зростання кількості онлайн-користувачів, а збільшення кількості вико­ристовуваних мобільних пристроїв, особливо смартфонів, стимулює розвиток електронної комер­ції та мобіль­ного маркетингу. Застосування мобільних техно­логій в електронній комерції сприяє покращенню користувацького досвіду та відпо­відно підвищенню фінансових результа­тів господарської діяльності. Використано наукові методи аналізу та синтезу, системно-структур­ного аналізу, порівняння, системний, логічного узагаль­нення. У статті досліджено розвиток технологій електронної комерції та мобільного маркетингу, визначено переваги електронної комерції з вико­ристанням смартфонів: мобільна аналітика, персо­налізація пропозиції, спрощення та пришвидшення здійснення покупок онлайн, новітні можливості для мобільного просування товарів і послуг. Виявлено технологічні тренди електронної комерції та мобільного маркетингу у 2024 р.: здійснення покупки в один клік, візуальний пошук, голосовий пошук, мобільні застосунки, додаткові пропозиції, техно­логії віртуальної та доповненої реальності, омні­канальний маркетинг, технологія NFC, орієнтація на просування у TikTok, застосування нативної реклами, збільшення відеоконтенту, інтеграція онлайнтрансляцій у режимі реального часу з можливостями здійснення миттєвих покупок. Основною метою мобільного маркетингу визначено поліпшення досвіду користувача на мобільних пристроях і смартфоні, завдяки персоналізації пропозиції та швидким й зручним транзакціям. Досягнення мети відбувається з використанням ключових інструментів мобільного маркетингу: мобільний сайт, мобільний застосунок, мобільні банери, sms-контент, чат-боти, іконки та просування для Store. Під час створення мобільного сайту та застосунку важливо враховувати маркетингові аспек­ти, дотри­мання яких полегшує просування у цифровому середовищі та користувацький досвід. До мобільного просування запропоновано застосо­вувати стратегічний підхід. Систематизовано стратегічні цілі, завдання та інструменти мобільної реклами як засобу мобільного просу­вання, наведено переваги мобільної реклами. Такий підхід дозволить покращити імідж підприємств в електронній торгівлі, збільшити продажі, фінансові результати діяльності, вартість бренду та капіталу.
Application of Transition Finite Elements in hpq-Adaptive Modeling and Analysis of Machine Elements
Authors: Zielińska Magdalena , Zboiński Grzegorz
Published: April 2024

This paper concerns modeling and analysis of machine elements using the adaptive finite element method. The adaptation used is of hpq type, which means that the finite element dimension h and element transverse q and longitudinal p approximation order may be different in each element. These parameters are determined automatically by the program so as to obtain modelling and approximation error levels not higher than the assumed admissible level of the errors. The presented paper focuses on the use of transition elements between basic elements corresponding to the three-dimensional theory of elasticity and the first-order shell model. Three applied transition elements differ in their assumptions regarding the continuity of the displacement, strain and stress fields between the basic models. The effectiveness of the application of transition elements was assessed in terms of: removal of the internal boundary layer at the boundary between the models and convergence of adaptive solutions taking into account these models.
Buber's Idea of Community
Authors: Filauri Federico
Published: April 2024

This article suggests that Buber's idea of the community may hint at an alternative to the more common foundations of political thought, usually grounded on notions of power or rationality. Showing how Buber's idea of the community developed from a neo-romantic form (in his early writings) to a principle informed by the dialogical dimension of human life (from I and Thou onwards), I will point out the vertical dimension of political life ensuing from Buber's discourse. A discussion of the theopolitical principle as expressed in Buber's Kingship of God will lead to the conclusion that, both descriptively and normatively, politics needs an openness to transcendence.
Martin Buber's Creative Manifesto
Authors: Ignatidou Artemis
Published: April 2024

This article addresses a creative practice and philosophical line of enquiry that marked the culmination of Martin Buber's first period and was honoured as part of his commitment to community-building thereafter. The article will historicise this period of Buber's intellectual life, it will focus on his iconoclastic statements and gestures that were influenced by normative continental modernisms yet rooted in Jewish tradition, as well as his personal aesthetics, and will place Daniel (1913) at the heart of Buber's early creative emancipatory method. More importantly, it will seek to reframe a Buberian proposition that was abandoned because of the strictures and demands of the academic mannerisms of his time, but cannot be so easily dismissed in our own. It is an invitation for new work on Buber's own creative manifesto, here presented as the history of a practice that was set aside during Buber's academic ‘professionalisation’.