bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ti-rich carboborides in the multi-component high-boron alloy: morphology and elemental distribution
Authors: Chabak Yu.G. , Golinskyi М.А. , Efremenko V.G. , Halfa H. , Zurnadzhy V.І. , Efremenko B.V. , Tsvetkova E.V. , Dzherenova A.V.
Published: December 2023

In the article, the characterization of the morphology, chemical composition, and elemental distribution in the Ti-based carboboride M(C,B) in (wt.%) Fe-0.72C-2.75B-5.05W-5.57Mo-10.35Cr-2.60Ti multi-component alloy is fulfilled. The study was performed using optical microscopy, SEM, TEM, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. It was found that the carboboride M(C,B) is present in the structure in the form of the equiaxed polygonal particles of a 0.5-7.3 mm mean size. The particles are divided into “duplex” and “uniform” ones. The duplex particles consists of the Ti-rich (75 wt. % Ti) “core” (Ti(C,B)) and the Ti-depleted (47.3 wt. % Ti) “shell” ((Ti,W,Mo,V)(C,B)). The uniform particles are characterized by an even distribution of the elements having a chemical composition close to the “shell”. The ratio of B:C (at. %) is 1:2.5, 1:3.3, and 1:3.2 for the “core”, “shell” and the uniform particle respectively. The chemical formulas of the duplex/uniform M(C,B) inclusions and the mechanism of their formation are proposed.
Assessing the Effect of Electronic Pseudopotentials and Relativistic Treatments on the Structural and Electrical Properties of GaN: A DFT Study
Authors: Dash D. K. , Patnaik P. , Nayak S.K. , Barala M.
Published: December 2023

Applying the principle of Density functional theory, we can calculate various parameters like lattice constant, band gap, band plot, dielectric function plot, refractive index plot, conductivity plot, density of state plot, loss function etc. of GaN. In this work, we use different electronic pseudopotentials with different relativistic treatment studied using Local density approximation functional (LDA-CAPZ) within DFT for GaN. We used to calculate the energy values, lattice parameters change after geometry optimisation and plot the band energies. Electronic structure calculations results are compares taking different electronic pseudopotentials of different cut-off energy having different relativistic approaches. The Density of state plot and partial density of states plot help to studied more about the electronic as well as magnetic characteristics of the GaN sample. Here, we also compare the advantages and disadvantages of different pseudopotentials with different relativistic approaches of the sample. Energy level distribution and partial density of states were compared for all the pseudopotentials with different relativistic treatments, providing insight into the orbital contributions of electrons to the density of levels. Our study provides a deeper understanding into the impact of electronic pseudopotentials and relativistic treatments on the electronic and structural properties of GaN.
“Los trabajadores lo saben todo”: atención, necesidad y política en Simone Weil
Authors: Basili Cristina
Published: December 2023

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo poner de relieve la relación entre trabajo y política en la obra de la filósofa francesa Simone Weil. Con este fin, en la primera parte del texto se analizarán las raíces filosóficas de la reflexión weiliana acerca del trabajo; posteriormente, se profundizará en la crítica del trabajo alienado de la gran industria contemporánea; finalmente, se examinarán los términos de esa síntesis entre trabajo manual y trabajo intelectual que la autora busca en la noción de atención. De esta manera, se demostrará cómo este último aspecto, uno de los rasgos más originales de la reflexión de Weil, permite a su obra seguir dialogando con el pensamiento político contemporáneo.
La exclusión de la mujer en la Ilustración: cuando la razón se volvió contra sus propios principios
Authors: Gómez Franco Irene
Published: December 2023

El presente artículo examina las contradicciones de la razón ilustrada a través de las lentes de la filosofía hermenéutica y feminista de la igualdad. Las teorías de los filósofos más estudiados de la Ilustración han alimentado la desigualdad de género sobre la que se han sentado las bases de la razón occidental. El argumento arranca de un ejemplo paradigmático: la concepción antropológica kantiana de la mujer analizada en contraposición con las tesis igualitaristas de algunos de sus coetáneos. En segundo lugar, se sostiene que las incoherencias en la aplicación práctica de la razón resultantes de estas deficiencias teóricas se han venido perpetuando intergeneracionalmente. Una igualdad real solo se puede alcanzar revisitando y corrigiendo la miopía teórica del canon filosófico occidental que ha formado la tradición.
Mirar hacia lo abierto: el hombre y el animal
Authors: Scalese Fabio
Published: December 2023

Este artículo examina la octava Elegía de Duino de Rilke, enfocándose en la distinción entre animales y humanos y su relación con lo Abierto. En primer lugar, se resalta la importancia de esta diferencia y se introduce una contribución de Leopardi para establecer conexiones con Rilke. En segundo lugar, se explora la afinidad entre ambos autores, considerando la relevancia ontológica del animal. Luego se discute el comentario de Heidegger sobre la Elegía, destacando una diferencia en la definición de lo Abierto. Finalmente, se reflexiona sobre Heidegger a través de la perspectiva de Derrida.
Data-driven soft sensors in pulp refining processes using artificial neural networks
Authors: Karlström Anders , Hill Jan , Johansson Lars
Published: December 2023

Pulp refining processes are most often complicated to describe using linear methodologies, and sometimes an artificial neural network (ANN) is a preferable alternative when assimilating non-linear operating data. In this study, an ANN is used to predict pulp properties, such as shives (wide), fiber length, and freeness. Both traditional process variables (external variables) and refining zone variables (internal variables) are necessary to include as model inputs. The estimation of shives (wide) results achieved an R2 (coefficient of determination) of 0.9 (0.7) for the training and (validation) sets. Corresponding measures for fiber length and freeness can be questioned using this methodology. It is shown that the maximum temperature in the flat zone can be modeled using the external variables motor load and production instead of the specific energy. This resulted in an R2 of approximately 0.9 for the training sets, while the R2 for the validation set did not reach an acceptable level – most likely due to inherent non-linearities in the process. Additional results showed that the consistency profile is difficult to estimate properly using an ANN. Instead, a model-driven sensor is preferred to be used. The main results from this study indicate that shives (wide) should be the prime candidate when introducing advanced pulp property control concepts.
Optimization of potassium hydroxide combined urea pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat straw using response surface methodology for improving sugar production
Authors: Zhang Hui , Wu Junhui
Published: December 2023

To improve sugar yields from wheat straw (WS), response surface methodology (RSM) was adopted to optimize potassium hydroxide combined urea pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis of WS. Glucose and xylose yields from the pretreated WS were used as responses during the whole optimization. Potassium hydroxide concentration, time and temperature during pretreatment were found to have significant effects on sugar yields. Sugar yields could be enhanced while WS was pretreated using 45 g/L potassium hydroxide solution containing 15 g/L urea with solid to liquid ratio of 1:5 (g/mL) at 74.0 °C for 50 min. Cellulose recovery, hemicellulose recovery, and lignin removal after optimization were 98.1%, 72.6%, and 75.8%, respectively. In addition, enzyme loading, biomass loading, and reaction time during enzymatic hydrolysis also had significant effects on sugar yields. Maximal yields of glucose (610.25 mg/gds, miligram per gram dry substrate) and xylose (221.26 mg/gds) could be achieved while hydrolysis was carried out at 50 °C for 32.8 h with 141 g/L of biomass loading, 8.1 FPU/gds (filter paper activity unit per gram dry substrate) of enzyme loading and 0.4% (w/v) of polysorbate 80. The corresponding cellulose conversion and hemicellulose conversion were 97.2% and 90.4%, respectively.
Effect of drying schedules on the drying time and quality of Dendrocalamus barbatus bamboo using solar energy integrated with steam heated source
Authors: Nguyen Bao Ngoc , Bui Duy Ngoc , Ha Tien Manh , Nguyen Trong Tuan , Nguyen Thi Hang
Published: December 2023

Bamboo is recognized as a promising material. It is widely distributed in Vietnam. Bamboo products are quite diverse. However, bamboo materials have been primarily air-dried in open locations. Thus, the bamboo does not achieve the required moisture contents for use in certain products. This can lead to easily being infected by fungi, especially molds that affect the quality of the bamboo’s products. To date, bamboo drying using solar energy integrated with a steam-heated source has not been studied. This study investigated the effect of drying schedules on the drying time and quality of Dendrocalamus barbatus bamboos in “culm” and “strip” forms using solar energy integrated with steam-heated source. Higher temperatures yielded faster drying times, but they also created more drying defects in the bamboo because of the drying gradient being higher. However, depending on the manufacturer’s requirements, the drying schedule No. 1 (40 °C to 60 °C) or No. 2 (50 °C to 70 °C) can be used for drying the bamboo culms. In relation to the bamboo strips, drying schedule No. 3 (60 to 80 °C) is recommended because it was the shortest drying time and had a low defect rate (9%).
Phytic acid-based NP fire retardant and its effect on combustion property of poplar wood
Authors: Qin Shenglei , Liu Yangguang , Shi Xin , Shen Xiaoshuang , Chu Demiao , Liu Shengquan
Published: December 2023

To enhance the synergistic effect of phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) on flame retardant property, four different phytic acid-based NP flame retardants (FR-PAN) were manufactured using phytic acid and urea with various molar ratios, ranging from 1:3 to 1:12. The FR-PAN water solution was used to impregnate poplar wood under vacuum condition, and the thermal degradation performance of the FR-PAN treated wood were investigated. Compared to untreated wood, the PAN-6 (molar ratio is 1:6) group showed a reduction of 57.1% in total heat release and 80.0% in total smoke release. In the combustion, due to the introduction of P and N, FR-PAN generates O=P/C-O/C-P/C-N bonds, forming highly graphitized char residues, which effectively isolate the entry of oxygen and heat and play a good protective role in the condensed phase. Morphological and chemical analysis of the residual char layer revealed that the introduction of P and N elements formed a more stable hybrid structure, significantly improving the thermal stability of the char layer. Among them, the PAN-6 group exhibited the highest char layer stability, indicating optimal synergistic effects of nitrogen and phosphorus under these conditions.
Alkaline hydrogen peroxide delignification of three lignocellulosic biomass under atmospheric pressure
Authors: Mun Ji Sun , Mun Sung Phil
Published: December 2023

The study’s goal was to investigate the delignification characteristics using alkaline hydrogen peroxide (AHP) under atmospheric pressure, intending it as a pre-treatment method for transforming low-value lignocellulosic biomass into high-performance structural materials. The lignocellulosic biomass used in this study were Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), Hyun aspen (Populus alba x glandulosa), and bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens), which are underutilized and low-value lignocellulosic biomass in Korea. The delignification conditions used were pH 11, liquor ratio 12.5, H2O2 (3 to 10%), temperature (25 to 100 °C), and time (1 to 24 h). Japanese cedar exhibited <30% delignification even under the most severe conditions. In contrast, Hyun aspen achieved more than double that level of delignification. However, reaching over 60% delignification was challenging. Bamboo was easily delignified, reaching approximately 80% delignification using similar conditions performed in Japanese cedar and Hyun aspen. These differences observed in AHP delignification among three species were likely to be primarily due to the structural differences and proportion of condensed units in lignin. Consequently, for Hyun aspen and bamboo, the AHP delignification process under atmospheric pressure was considered to be feasible as a pre-treatment method for high-performance structural materials.
Exploring the Prevalence of Cybercrime in the Banking Industry in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Authors: Pillay Perushka , Ntuli Precious Nolwazi , Ehiane Stanley Osezua
Published: December 2023

As expenditures in broadband infrastructure in developing countries have increased and barriers to internet access have decreased, this infrastructure has rapidly become a target for cybercrime. Developing countries such as South Africa, Kenya, and India have become the preferred destination for cybercriminals. As banks now rely on digital networks for their business operations, the risk of becoming a cybercrime victim has increased for both the banking industry and its clients. The paper analyses the causes of the increased rate of cybercrime in banks and determines the effectiveness of legislation in addressing the threat posed by cybercrime to the banking industry. This study utilised a qualitative research design using face-to-face interviews with ten participants who were purposively selected. The study revealed the prevalence of internal fraud within the banking industry, poor internal controls, ineffective processes and systems, banking clients’ lack of knowledge and awareness of the looming threat of cybercrime, low conviction rates for cybercriminals; and SAPS officials’ lack of skills in policing cybercrime in KwaZulu- Natal as some of the key factors that exacerbate cybercriminal activities in the banking industry. Based on the transnational character of cybercrime, it had been concluded that the majority of the banks in South Africa and many other countries are under threat of cybercrime, and therefore they need to coordinate and implement a unified effort to tackle the growing threat of cybercriminal activities in the banking industry.
The Disproportional Support That Affects the Implementation of Inclusive Education in Full-Service Schools of Limpopo Province
Authors: Maapola-Thobejane Hlabathi , Ehiane Stanley Osezua , Prudence Zondi Lungile
Published: December 2023

This paper reports on the disproportional support that affects the implementation of inclusive education in full-service schools of Limpopo Province. The study followed a qualitative case study research methodology. Sixteen teachers and eight Heads of Departments were recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected using interviews. Creswell’s model of thematic analysis was used to analyse data. Four findings emerged from the data: lack of communalism, a missing link, the ignored purpose, and lack of interdependence, which resulted in the disproportional support that affected the implementation of inclusive education in full-service schools. Recommendations that may help to restore the balance of support offered for the implementation of inclusive education in full-service schools have been made.
Reading is an important element of culture
Authors: Khakimova Muborak Yakubzhanovna , Nosirov Oktam
Published: December 2023

The scientific article talks about culture as a continuous conscious creative activity, which is associated with the creation of material and spiritual riches, their preservation and transmission to future generations. The process of emergence and development of reading culture as a structural, important element of general culture is considered. It is explained that it is a set of special knowledge, skills and experience necessary to study publications and electronic resources, and recommendations are given on the formation of reading culture in cooperation of family, school and library.
Ensuring the Stability of Channel Linings Under Unsteady Filtration
Authors: Fayziev Kh. , Khojiyev T.K. , Rakhimov Sh.A. , Zhuraev K.T. , Khalikov M.B.
Published: December 2023

When assessing the stability of the slopes of the banks of reservoirs and channels, the filtration regime that occurs with a rapid decrease in the water level in the upstream, which is due to the nature of the operation of structures before floods, discharges, emergency situations, is of particular interest. A change in the water levels in the upstream causes a change in the position of the depression surface and the parameters of the filtration flow (pressure gradients, filtration rates and flow rates) in the coastal massif. At the same time, unsteady filtration occurs in the coastal massif and the stability of the slopes is reduced significantly due to the action of hydrodynamic forces directed towards the slope. The most reliable anchors of channel slopes in similar conditions are those that, under normal channel operation, when there is no groundwater support, the lining should exclude filtration from the channel, ie filtration losses of irrigated water, and if there is a backwater and with a rapid decrease in the water level in the channel, it should provide free access of the ground stream into the channel channel or its diversion in the other direction. This eliminates the occurrence of significant hydrodynamic pressures, and the destruction of the channel slope fasteners. The article presents the results of studies of 4 designs of channel linings operating under conditions of unsteady filtration. In the course of the study, we considered the following variants of structural schemes of linings. Fastening with combined deformation and filtration seams; fastening with self-collapsing seams; fastening with discharge tubular drains with water discharge into the channel; fastening with filtration and discharge holes arranged during the appearance of groundwater backup in the channel area. The results of calculating the stability of the fastening plates for overturning and surfacing are presented. According to the results of the calculation, the most acceptable fastening options are determined, their advantages and disadvantages are given. The proposed fastening design meets the above requirements and thereby ensures the strength and stability of the linings during the operation of the channel.
Scientific Production of Exoskeleton: A Scientometric Analysis
Authors: S Chithiraivel , R Loganayaki , K Saravanan , R Sharmila , S Sivankalai , K Sivasekaran
Published: December 2023

The history of exoskeleton-like contraptions traces back to 1890 when Russian inventor Nicholas Yagin created the first passive gadget that required human intervention. Over the years, academic and industrial organizations have shown great interest, resulting in numerous studies, prototypes, and commercialized products. In this publication, we present a scientometrics investigation focusing on exoskeleton research. The analysis encompasses exoskeleton publications published from 1989 to 2022 year. Various scientometrics metrics were employed to explore different aspects of the field, including authors, nations, affiliations, keywords, citations, and collaboration networks. Among the Nation’s leading in this sector, the United States stands at the forefront with an extensive collaboration network involving other countries. Harvard University emerges as a critical contributor to exoskeleton research, leading in the number of publications, total citations per article (Vitiello N), h-index, g-index, and m-index. Over the past years, the Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation has experienced a significant surge in manuscripts related to exoskeletons, signifying the growing interest in the field since 2006. According to the author's keyword analysis, most studies focus on exoskeletons and their uses in rehabilitation. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the current state of exoskeleton research and collaboration networks. It is a valuable resource for researchers to guide their projects or discover potential collaborators.
De la realidad a la escena. Vulnerabilidad y potencia política en el teatro testimonial
Authors: López Francia Diego
Published: December 2023

La vulnerabilidad es un componente fundamental de las artes escénicas. El cuerpo performando “aquí y ahora” se encuentra en riesgo constante de concretar lo preparado en los ensayos, además de estar expuesto a la mirada y juicio del público. En el teatro testimonial, que presenta personas, testimonios y documentos reales, la vulnerabilidad de quien está en escena adquiere otra dimensión; en tanto que quien performa, en lugar de representar a un personaje, presenta su propia historia. Este paso de la realidad a la escena, que puede entenderse como un acto de “quitarse la máscara”, genera una identificación directa con el público, que revela el alto potencial de impacto político del teatro testimonial. Así, tomando como caso de estudio la obra Padre Nuestro, este artículo explora la relación entre vulnerabilidad y potencia política en el proceso creativo y resultado de un espectáculo testimonial, a través de un análisis filosófico-performativo del paso del “yo de la realidad” al “yo de la escena”.
Role of formal ontologies in modern information system engineering
Authors: Čiukšys Donatas , Čaplinskas Albertas
Published: December 2023

Paper discusses the importance of role formal ontologies play in information system engine­ering, analyses different conceptions of formal ontology, analyses relations of conceptualization, ontology and domain theory, gives formal definition of conceptualization as intensional semantic structure. Definition of formal ontology, acceptable in field of information system engineering, is proposed.
Applying of kriging and cokriging methods for prediction of Curonian lagoon data
Authors: Krūminienė Ingrida , Dučinskas Kęstutis , Garška Rolandas
Published: December 2023

There is not abstract.
Numerical algorithms for one parabolic-elliptic problem
Authors: Čiegis Raimondas , Čiegis Remigijus
Published: December 2023

In this paper we solve numerically a parabolic-elliptic problem. Two finite difference schemes are proposed. The first scheme is a modification of the backward Euler algorithm and it requires to solve an elliptic problem at each time step. The spectral estimates of the obtained matrix are presented. The second scheme is a modification of the stability-correction scheme. This scheme is used as a classical splitting scheme in the parabolic region of the problem definition and as a new iterative algorithm in the elliptic part of the problem. We prove the convergence of the proposed scheme.
E-learning using learning management system
Authors: Kulvietienė Regina , Kulvietis Genadijus , Šileikienė Irma , Stankevič Jelena
Published: December 2023

Learning management systems (LMS) have become the mainstream technology underlying cor­porate training and the migration to e-learning. A great number of LMS provides integrated services such as the designing and development of on-line learning contents, the communication and collaboration be­tween the learners and teachers, event scheduling, creation of test questions and test administration. LMS plays a key role in the e-learning environment.
The iterative properties of solutions for a singular k-Hessian system
Authors: Zhang Xinguang , Chen Peng , Wu Yonghong , Wiwatanapataphee Benchawan
Published: December 2023

In this paper, we focus on the uniqueness and iterative properties of solutions for a singular k-Hessian system involving coupled nonlinear terms with different properties. Unlike the existing work, instead of directly dealing with the system, we use a coupled technique to transfer the Hessian system to an integral equation, and then by introducing an iterative technique, the iterative properties of solution are derived including the uniqueness of solution, iterative sequence, the error estimation and the convergence rate as well as entire asymptotic behaviour.
Synthesis and characterization of effective nanoplatelet structure catalysts for electrochemical water splitting / Paulius Gaigalas
Authors:   , Gaigalas Paulius
Published: December 2023

Efektyvių nanolapelinės struktūros katalizatorių elektrocheminei vandens skaldymo reakcijai sintezė ir tyrimas
Formation of the near-face stress field under the influence of natural and technological factors
Authors:   M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Krukovska Viktoriia , Krukovskyi Oleksandr ,   M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: December 2023

The mine face is a high-risk zone, where a loss of stability, an occurrence of dynamic and gas-dynamic processes, and an increase in the content of harmful gases are possible. All these negative consequences to certain extent depend on the near-face stress field. This article presents the results of numerical study of the peculiarities of its time-dependent formation in rocks with different properties, when using such means of reducing the outburst hazard as water injection and unloading cavities. It is shown that with the course of time in the rocks around the mine working, the area of increased difference of the stress tensor components spreads, which leads to the formation of cracks of varying degrees of intensity. The maximum component of the stress tensor increases; the abutment pressure zone is formed in the near-face region. The simultaneous increase of vertical stress in the abutment pressure zone and unloading of horizontal stress leads to displacement of the coal seam in the mine working and loss of the mine face stability. If the mine working is driven through hard rocks, Q* parameter values, as well as the maximum vertical stresses in the abutment pressure zone, are significantly increased. The zone of inelastic deformations begins to form with a long delay and has noticeably smaller dimensions. Hard rocks can withstand greater difference of the stress tensor components and greater vertical loads without breaking. Coal moistening leads to a significant decrease in the difference of the stress tensor components in the near-face zone of the coal seam. Values of Q* parameter in moistened coal in the three-meter near-face zone is 1.5–5 times lower than in the coal seam with a natural moisture content. The growth of the abutment pressure zone in moistened coal slows down; the zone of inelastic deformations becomes somewhat larger. The near-face stresses in the mine working with the unloading cavity is radically different from the previous cases. The peak values of Q* parameter and maximum stress are moved to the depth of unloading cavity. At the same time, both the difference of the stress tensor components and the maximum stress remain at a low level, which corresponds to moistened coal and in a long time interval ensures deformation of the near-face zone in the elastic mode. Unloading of this zone from rock pressure occurs in two directions: in the direction of the mine face and in the direction of the unloading cavity.
Keeping Water in Climate-Changed Headwaters Longer
Authors:   University of California, San Diego, Dettinger Michael , Wilson Anna ,   University of California, San Diego, McGurk Garrett ,   University of California, San Diego
Published: December 2023

Climate-change projections for California confidently describe a future with warmer temperatures, more evaporative demand, less snow, more rain, earlier and flashier runoff and streamflow, and drier summer conditions. The future of annual precipitation is much less certain, but a fairly unanimous projection of drier, more drought-prone conditions punctuated by occasional stronger-than-historical storms is almost as common among projections as is the warming itself. Rather than focusing on the less certain annual precipitation changes, we recommend more focus on keeping water in the headwaters longer. Doing so will involve reducing winter flood flows from headwater catchments, reducing the summer aridification (and wildfire risks) there, salvaging some groundwater recharge that would likely otherwise be lost, and overall, perpetuating headwater (and downstream) hydrologies under more historical and natural conditions. Among the available near-term adaptation strategies for keeping water in the headwaters longer, we discuss several examples here: (1) an increased emphasis on soils and percolation management as a priority and co-benefit in forest-health restoration activities; (2) beaver-population restoration or proliferation of beaver-inspired infrastructures; and (3) upstream-focused, forecast-informed reservoir-operation (FIRO) strategies.
Proofing Field and Laboratory Species Identification Procedures Developed for the Non-Native Osmerid Species Wakasagi (Hypomesus nipponensis) Using SHERLOCK-Based Genetic Verification
Authors:   US Fish and Wildlife Service, Stagg Jacob , Goodman Andrew ,   US Fish and Wildlife Service, Mitchell Lara ,   US Fish and Wildlife Service, Funk Emily ,   University of California, Davis, Schreier Andrea ,   University of California, Davis
Published: December 2023

Accurate species identification is critical to monitoring programs because mis-identifications can lead to incorrect assessments of population status and trends. In the San Francisco Estuary, efforts to monitor the imperiled osmerid Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus) using morphology can be challenging because of the presence of the similar-looking non-native osmerid Wakasagi (Hypomesus nipponensis). In 2017, the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s field office in Lodi implemented a two-stage verification process for Wakasagi to help prevent Delta Smelt from being mis-identified as Wakasagi. Under this process, Wakasagi are initially identified in the field, independently identified a second time by an experienced staff member in the laboratory, then stored on-site where they can be made available for future studies. Using the recently developed Specific High-sensitivity Enzymatic Reporter un-LOCKing (SHERLOCK) assay for Wakasagi, we evaluated how well verification protocols performed by genetically identifying a subset of Wakasagi collected during routine sampling between 2017 and 2021. Through this study, we found that the protocols have served as an effective quality control measure for over 4 years and across multiple surveys. With the development of field-deployable genetics tools such as SHERLOCK, genetic identification will likely play an increasingly important role in ecological monitoring. We expect that hybrid approaches that combine morphological identifications by trained field crew with application of field-based genetic tools may offer an effective and efficient approach to ensuring data accuracy in the future.
Diets of Native and Non-Native Piscivores in the Stanislaus River, California, Under Contrasting Hydrologic Conditions
Authors:   FISHBIO, Peterson Matthew , Pilger Tyler ,   FISHBIO, Guignard Jason ,   FISHBIO, Fuller Andrea ,   FISHBIO, Demko Doug ,   FISHBIO
Published: December 2023

The fish communities of the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta and its tributaries in California’s Central Valley have been irreparably altered through introductions of numerous fish species, including Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis), black bass (Micropterus spp.), and catfishes (Ameiurus spp. and Ictalurus spp.). Research into how predation by non-native piscivores affects native anadromous species has focused on the Sacramento and San Joaquin river mainstems and Delta habitats, through which all anadromous species must pass. Yet, the ranges of non-native fishes extend into upstream tributaries. We collected diets from native and non-native piscivores in the Stanislaus River, a tributary to the San Joaquin River and a remaining stronghold for native fishes. Piscivorous fishes primarily consumed invertebrates and the native species fall-run Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and Pacific Lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus). Juvenile Chinook Salmon and Pacific Lamprey were consumed at higher frequencies than any other potential fish prey species, particularly by Striped Bass and black bass. The frequency of native fishes in predator diets was similar across years, despite contrasting hydrologic conditions; 2019 (wet year), 2020 (dry year), and 2021 (critically dry year). Our results show that Pacific Lamprey were frequently consumed by native and non-native piscivores, and that juvenile Chinook Salmon experience substantial predation early in their migration, regardless of hydrologic conditions.
Dependent clauses with the conjunction kṳ̀ ‘and’ in Dinka
Authors: Andersen Torben
Published: December 2023

Dinka, a Western Nilotic language, has a construction in which a clause with dependent syntactic status is combined with a preceding clause of any type by means of the conjunction kṳ̀ ‘and’, which is also used for coordinating both noun phrases and independent clauses. Dependent kṳ̀-clauses, which all have the same syntactic structure, do not express any particular semantic function and normally have fewer markers of tense, aspect and mood than the clause with which they are combined. But they are interpreted as having the same semantic function and generally also the same tense, aspect and mood as that clause.
Jürgen Zwernemann
Authors: Miehe Gudrun
Published: December 2023

no abstract
The information management of the projects
Authors: Creț Vasile
Published: December 2023

Methodologically Â point of view, the management of a company is studied based on the systems, methods, methodologies and techniques (general and specific) that the managers apply to fulfill the managerial functions. The managerial tool consists of systems, methods and management techniques that appeal to managers for foresight exercise, organization, coordination, assessment and control. Informal subsystem is perfect adapted to the profile of the organization. It is integrated in the informational system of the mother company, being advantaged, because of its physical distance between locations, the electronic communications in detriment of paper. This fact implies the existences of a very good communication infrastructure.The main characteristic of a project is its newness. A project is a walk in unknown, full of risks and uncertainness. There are no two identical projects and even a project which repeats will be every time different in one or more commercial, administrative, social, politics or physic aspects.
The purchase behavior of the consumer
Authors: Urziceanu Ramona Mihaela , Pașcalău Valentina-Simona
Published: December 2023

The paper describes the types of purchase behavior of consumers and the stages of decision made by the purchasing of the consumer, the approach in which the personal factors can affect the decision made by the purchasing of the consumer, the psychological factors which can affect the decision made by the purchasing of the consumer, the examination of the social factors that influence the decision made by the purchasing of the consumer and whyÂ  is it so important that marketing has to understand consumer purchasing behavior.
Consolidated Financial Statements - Elements of the Management Decision to Invest
Authors: Antik Cristina Ioana
Published: December 2023

The objective of the consolidated financial statements is to present the financial position, performance and evolution of the financial position in relation to the units included in the group of companies, as if it were a single company. The subject of consolidation is the companies within the group, and the object of consolidation is their annual financial statements. Consolidation of financial statements is a technique of engineering financial accounting, which aims to produce information necessary for external users. It is also a management tool, as it allows to clarify the complex relations between subsidiaries and the parent company and to compare the results obtained with the set objectives.
Evolution and Ethics of Digital Technology in Marketing
Authors: Pascalau Simona Valentina
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this paper is to identify the implications of ethics in the evolution of technology. This article aims to define and analyze concepts such as: Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Bioinformatics. Also, this article presents the applicability of Artificial Intelligence and discover the future trend of jobs in the coming years, the importance of adapting to changes and learning more skills that help to support future jobs.
Accounting Treatment of Operations in Public Catering Services
Authors: Vonea Răzvan
Published: December 2023

The existing article proposes to bring to light the organization and management approach in conducting the accounting in the food service businesses. I first introduced a short abstract presentation of the food service structure types in the Romanian legislation. I also established an intrinsic relationship between the hotel and hospitality industries as components of the touristic phenomenon exponentially developed worldwide in the last decades. I proposed some accounting cases concerning the accounting entries of different operations referring to the food service business.
The role and functions of public finances in perspective
Authors: Antik Cristina Ioana
Published: December 2023

The emergence of public finances is due to objectively determined needs and causes, their main function being to procure the financial resources needed by the state to exercise its responsibilities and, in this way, to intervene in the economy and society in general. Public finances are necessary, subjectively and objectively, because they contribute to the accomplishment of the tasks and functions of the state, which could not be accomplished without the financial leverage. Public finances are indispensable related to the existence of the state, and to the role of the public sector in the economy. Thus, they express social relations, of economic nature that arise in the process of establishing and using public financial resources between the state, on the one hand, and the members of society on the other hand, in order to meet the general interest needs of society. Thus, the role of public finances is to meet needs of general interest, or collective needs.
Increase of Public Debt and Budget Deficit and their Sustainability
Authors: Ivan Rica , Ladar Călin Tănase
Published: December 2023

Taking into account the need to ensure a standard of living adequate for citizens, by providing jobs, infrastructure, housing, etc., governments seek to allocate resources for that purpose, most often exceeding the ability to collect revenues to state budget and thus leading to accumulation of budget deficits and, implicitly, to increased public debt. Economic growth is the most important instrument for achieving the social and economic objectives of a central government. All these elements aforementioned intertwine with the external economic environment, the evolution thereof, while negative effects such as the economic crises have a contagious effect on the economy and society in general. After the economic and financial crisis of 2007, the public debts of the states increased, and the sustainability of the public finances has become a matter of major concern.
Accounting of Public Institutions - Component of General Accounting and Especially of Public Accounting
Authors: Antik Cristina Ioana
Published: December 2023

Public accounting is the accounting that ensures the highlighting of all collection and payment operations related to public funds. It assesses the obligations of taxpayers, highlights the receipts from these obligations and determines the differences from the unfulfilled obligations, as well as the responsibility of the authorizing officers regarding the making of payments from public funds. Its organization is mandatory for all public authorities, territorial communities, national and local public institutions.
The effects of foreign direct investment on the host country
Authors: Antik Cristina Ioana
Published: December 2023

A corresponds to any flow of foreign direct investment (including loans) granted to foreign companies, provided that residents investing country (in general - enterprise) have an important part of this business property. It is distinguished from short baths capital movements. Direct investment involves mobilization of capital transferred abroad. For this reason, the national statistical departments groups, often under the term direct investment, purchases of shares and long-term loans to the same group of companies that contribute to the industrial capital of the lending company, ie its production capacity.
The Coaching and Management of a Successful Organisation
Authors: Bîrlădeanu Gheorghina Liliana
Published: December 2023

Exercising coaching within organisations creates efficient teams, giving them sense and direction regarding actions, with an increased and consequent focus on the employees` motivational approach and also on the ability to delegate effectively. This way, a healthy environment is cultivated, with autonomous, self-taught working teams, which activate conscientiously aspects that lead to building a successful organisation. ”No one can whistle a symphony, it takes a whole orchestra to play it.” (H.E. Luccock)
The Role of Learning Orientation in the Context of Sustainable Human Resources Development
Authors: Pascalau Simona Valentina , Urziceanu Ramona-Mihaela
Published: December 2023

The belief that learning and innovation are important to flourish in competitive and dynamic situations has sparked an increase in interest in the learning process within the organization during the past two decades. The actions that the entire company engages in to generate and apply knowledge to gain a competitive advantage are included in a firm's learning orientation.
IMPACTS OF CHATBOTS ON THE ACCOUNTING SERVICE INDUSTRY
Authors: Coman Dan Marius , State Violeta , Voinea Maria Cristina , Cucui Gabriel
Published: December 2023

The integration of chatbots into the accounting services industry has become increasingly popular, and their adoption rates are expected to almost double in the next two to five years. Chatbots can automate routine tasks, allowing accountants to focus on more complex and client-oriented work, and AI-powered chatbots can provide more accurate data entry and reduce the time spent on manual tasks. However, their successful implementation requires consideration of a range of challenges. These include integration with existing systems and processes, data privacy and security concerns, ensuring accuracy and consistency in responses, and managing customer expectations and trust. The financial industry is increasingly turning to the use of chatbots for customer support and sales. The global conversational AI market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. The analysis of the answers given by ChatGPT highlights both positive aspects: the generation of acceptable answers to questions of a theoretical nature; compiling information very well from various available information sources; providing answers to all questions asked; as well as negative aspects: making erroneous calculations when asked to solve practical problems that require a selection of information from different sources available; the elaboration of correct but incomplete answers for the cases in accounting; and the use of this tool in accounting.
MARKETING INNOVATIONS IN CROSS-BORDER PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
Authors: Honcharova Iryna , Metil Tetіana , Koval Viktor , Neskhodovskyi Illia
Published: December 2023

The development of innovations in various areas of economic activity has its own characteristics. There are a number of unique features for the development of passenger transport routes, which should be considered in more detail than in the planning of freight transport, and characterize this type of activity as particularly unique and requires a specialized approach in marketing innovations in this area. The presented article outlines the basic principles and concepts of the approach both when working with the material and technical base and when working with personnel in the course of planning and implementing innovations in passenger transportation. Particular attention is paid to the system of motivation for the implementation of the innovation process since the result of the introduction of innovation depends on the degree of motivation of potential subjects of the innovation process. Also, options for communication are considered both directly with potential consumers of the service created in the process of innovative activity and with local authorities in those regions where it is planned to carry out the innovative activity.
STRATEGY OF SALES AND COMMUNICATION OF HOTEL SERVICES DURING THE WAR
Authors: Kulyk Mariia , Boiko Margaryta , Bosovska Myroslava , Okhrimenko Alla
Published: December 2023

In the conditions that have developed in the economy of Ukraine, the organization of processes in the hotel business and the formation of sales and communication strategies have undergone changes, as well as the tourism sector as a whole. Each hotel enterprise needs to clearly understand the plan of actions and decisions to ensure the correct operation of the enterprise, adapted to external changes. The purpose of the article is to study the essence and tasks of forming a strategy of sales and communication of hotel services during the war, studying the main aspects. After February 24, 2022, most Ukrainian businesses and enterprises, in particular hotels and restaurants, faced uncertainty and confusion about what to do next. The tourist flow came to a sudden halt along with air and rail connections. A significant number of workers lost the opportunity to be present at workplaces or went abroad. Due to the hostilities, the offer on the hotel market of Ukraine has decreased. The objective of survey providing in the study is the determination of regional trends in the development of the hotel market of Ukraine during the war and understanding the peculiarities of marketing strategies that affect the involvement of new hotel product consumers’ segments through the booking channels and the formation of a positive image of hotels. Methods of generalization, analysis and synthesis, comparison, scientific abstraction and systematization were used to fulfil the set tasks and achieve the main goal of the research of strategy of sales and communication of hotel services during the war.
GLOBAL TRENDS OF MODERN INCLUSIVE ECONOMY
Authors: Zvarych Iryna , Brodovska Oksana
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to highlight and work out the global trends of the modern inclusive economy. Methodologically outline the main concepts on which modern inclusive economies are based, taking into account the war in Ukraine, climate challenges, displacement of migration centers. The key point is the development of a model of a successful modern and exclusive economy. Research on building inclusive workplaces, inclusion and entrepreneurship, corporate responses to the refugee and forced migration crisis, delivery of essential services to disadvantaged groups, enriched by diverse practitioners’ perspectives. Although the global economy began to rebound in 2021, bringing some improvement in unemployment, recovery remains elusive and fragile. By the end of 2021, global economic recovery had been hampered by new waves of COVID-19 infections, rising inflationary pressures, major supply-chain disruptions, policy uncertainties and persistent labour market challenges. Сompanies need to ensure that they implement the right sustainable technologies in all of their processes and in every area of their operations in providing the inclusive economy, increasing implementation of the idea of circular economy. In deciding which circular economy actions to prioritise and integrate into climate-focused policies and measures, countries and companies are to be able to compare the relative merits, as well as emissions reductions, of individual circular economy measures.