bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Empowering Decision-Making Through Big Data Analytics Insights from Exploratory, Descriptive, Sentiment, and Predictive Framework
Authors: Siddiqui Muhammad Rawish
Published: December 2024

Big data analytics has become an essential tool for industries to make informed decisions, enhance operational efficiency, and gain deep insights from diversified vast amounts of data. This paper explores the transformative power of big data analysis, focusing on four core types: Exploratory, descriptive, sentiment, and predictive analysis. These methods are critical in sectors such as healthcare, retail, finance, and transportation, enabling businesses to identify trends, improve customer satisfaction, and forecast future outcomes. The paper discusses the methodology, required resources, and enabling technologies for effective big data utilization, offering a comprehensive framework for implementation. A discussion on challenges and strategies for overcoming them is included, alongside real-world applications that demonstrate big data's tangible benefits. Finally, a forward-looking conclusion emphasizes the importance of continuous adaptation and innovation to leverage big data's full potential.
Big Data Value Realization
Authors: Siddiqui Muhammad Rawish
Published: December 2024

In the modern business landscape, the ability to couple and derive value from big data has become essential for organizational success. big data Value Realization has emerged as a cornerstone for success in today’s competitive and data-rich business environment. This paper provides an in-depth exploration of the strategies, frameworks, and real-world use cases, and applications that empower organizations to unlock the full potential of their big data assets. It underscores the transformative impact of deriving actionable insights through advanced analytics, machine learning, and data integration, which enable businesses to navigate complex challenges and seize opportunities. By aligning big data initiatives with business objectives, organizations can drive innovation, optimize processes, and achieve measurable outcomes. The paper also addresses critical considerations such as data quality, governance, and scalability, offering a comprehensive guide to implementing big data Value Realization as a key enabler for sustainable growth and competitive differentiation.
МАТЕМАТИЧЕСКАЯ МОДЕЛЬ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПРЕДСТАВЛЕНИЕМ ЗНАНИЙ
Authors: Айтбенова А.А. , Баймухамедов М.Ф. , Борисова А.П. , Горбенко М.В.
Published: December 2024

Обеспечение необходимого качества образования требует качественной системы управления знаниями, основанной на постоянном мониторинге, имеющем высокую точность измерений. Формулировка задачи управления системой обучения и процессом в целом начинается с формализации процесса обучения, а условия управления и характеристики управляющих воздействий должны быть основаны на диагностике знаний и ее объективных критериях. Процесс обучении можно рассматривать как случайный процесс и описывать его в терминах теории вероятности. При проектировании автоматизированных обучающих систем и их программной реализации для экспериментальной проверки моделей управления знаниями можно использовать любые формы {процедурная или декларативная) и модели представления знаний {логическая, сетевая и продукционная).

Білім берудің қажетті сапасын қамтамасыз ету үшін жоғары өлшем дәлдігімен тұрақты бақылауға негізделген жоғары сапалы білімді басқару жүйесі қажет. Оқыту жүйесін және тұтастай алғанда процесті басқару мәселесін тұжырымдау оқу процесін формализациялаудан басталады, ал бақылау жағдайлары мен бақылау әсерлерінің сипаттамалары білім диагностикасы мен оның объективті критерийлеріне негізделуі керек. Оқыту процесін кездейсоқ процесс ретінде қарастыруға және ықтималдықтар теориясы тұрғысынан сипаттауға болады. Оқытудың автоматтандырылған жүйелерін жобалағанда және білімді басқару модельдерін эксперименттік тестілеуге арналған бағдарламалық қамтамасыз етуді енгізу кезінде кез келген формаларды (процедуралық немесе декларативті) және білімді ұсыну модельдерін (логикалық, желілік және өндірістік) пайдалануға болады.

Ensuring the necessary quality of education requires a quality knowledge management system based on continuous monitoring with high measurement accuracy. The formulation of the task of controlling the learning system and the process as a whole begins with the formalisation of the learning process, and the control conditions and characteristics of control actions should be based on the diagnosis of knowledge and its objective criteria. The learning process can be considered as a random process and described in terms of probability theory. When designing automated training systems and their software implementation, any forms {procedural or declarative) and models of knowledge representation {logical, network and production) can be used for experimental testing of knowledge management models.
МОДЕЛЬ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПРОЦЕССОМ АДАПТАЦИИ ТЕСТОВОЙ ВЫБОРКИ ПРИ КОМПЬЮТЕРНОМ ТЕСТИРОВАНИИ
Authors: Исмаилов А.О.
Published: December 2024

В статье рассматривается система компьютерного тестирования, ориентированная на достижение оптимальных показателей обучения для отдельного пользователя посредством функций контроля, адаптации и индивидуализации, а так же интеграции с электронным учебным курсом. Разработана модель управления процессом адаптации тестовой выборки, получен метод формирования адаптационной тестовой выборки, позволяющий повысить эффективность управления процессом обучающего тестирования за счѐт механизма индивидуализации и реализации обратной связи, комплексного оценивания результатов обучающего компьютерного тестирования как в режиме итогового тестирования, так и в режим обучающего тестирования.

Мақалада бақылау, бейімдеу және даралау функциялары арқылы жеке пайдаланушы үшін оқудың оңтайлы көрсеткіштеріне қол жеткізуге бағытталған компьютерлік тестілеу жүйесі, сондай-ақ электрондық оқыту курсымен интеграция қарастырылған. Тест үлгісін бейімдеу процесін басқару моделі әзірленді, бейімдеу тесті үлгісін қалыптастыру әдістемесі алынды, бұл дараландыру механизмі есебінен білім беру тестілеу үдерісін басқару тиімділігін арттыруға мүмкіндік береді. кері байланысты жүзеге асыру, қорытынды тестілеу режимінде де, білім беру тестілеу режимінде де оқу компьютерлік тестілеу нәтижелерін кешенді бағалау.

The article deals with the computer testing system oriented to achieve optimal learning performance for a single user through the functions of control, adaptation and individualisation, as well as integration with an electronic training course. The model of controlling the process of adaptation of test sample is developed, the method of forming adaptation test sample is obtained, which allows to increase the efficiency of controlling the process of educational testing due to the mechanism of individualisation and implementation of feedback, complex evaluation of the results of computer-based educational testing both in the mode of final testing and in the mode of educational testing.
РАЗРАБОТКА ЭЛЕКТРОННЫХ ПОСОБИЙ ДЛЯ СТУДЕНТОВ ПО ПРОГРАММИРОВАНИЮ
Authors: Бийбосунова С.К. , Капарова Ж.К. , Алсеитова Т.А. , Абдыраманова У.Э.
Published: December 2024

В данной статье рассматриваются задачи по разработке электронных пособий или электронных учебников для студентов вузов по современным языкам программирования. Актуальность данной темы определяется повсеместным процессом цифровизации в системе образования, на протяжении многих лет идет интенсивный процесс создания и внедрения в образовательный процесс новых информационных технологий и информационных систем, электронных учебников (ЭУ), виртуальных лабораторий, специализированных обучающих программ и т.д. Вместе с этим в образовательных программах вузов становятся обязательными предметами современные языки программирования, что в свою очередь приводит к повышенной востребованности электронных учебников и пособий для студентов.

Бұл мақалада қазіргі заманғы бағдарламалау тілдері бойынша университет студенттеріне арналған электронды оқулықтар немесе электронды оқулықтар әзірлеу міндеттері қарастырылады. Бұл тақырыптың өзектілігі білім беру жүйесінде көп жылдар бойы жаңа ақпараттық технологиялар мен ақпараттық жүйелерді, электронды оқулықтарды (ЭО), виртуалды зертханаларды, мамандандырылған оқу бағдарламаларын құру және енгізудің қарқынды процесі жүріп жатқан цифрландыру үдерісімен анықталады; және т.б. оқу процесіне енгізілді. Сонымен қатар қазіргі заманғы бағдарламалау тілдері университеттердің білім беру бағдарламаларында міндетті пәндерге айналуда, бұл өз кезегінде студенттерге арналған электронды оқулықтар мен оқу құралдарына сұраныстың артуына алып келеді.

This article deals with the tasks of developing electronic manuals or electronic textbooks for university students on modern programming languages. The relevance of this topic is determined by the ubiquitous process of digitalisation in the education system. For many years there has been an intensive process of creating and introducing new information technologies and information systems, electronic textbooks (ET), virtual laboratories, specialised training programmes, etc. into the educational process. At the same time, modern programming languages are becoming mandatory subjects in the educational programmes of universities, which in turn leads to increased demand for electronic textbooks and manuals for students.
Real-World Epidemiological Analysis of Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Carcinomas: A TriNetX-Based Study
Authors: Baraka Bahaaeldin , Nassar Mahmoud , Azzam Ahmed Y. , Morsy Mahmoud M. , Ibrahim Eyad , Wu Jin , Ghorab Ahmad
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine carcinomas (GI-NECs) are a diverse group of aggressive tumors with variable clinical outcomes. Although progress has been made in classifying and treating these cancers, detailed real-world data on their anatomical distribution and survival rates are scant. This study utilizes a large database to explore the epidemiological and anatomical distribution patterns and to assess the survival outcomes of GI-NECs.
Methods: We accessed the TriNetX global health research network, comprising about 197 million patient records from 160 healthcare organizations, to perform a retrospective analysis of GI-NEC cases through November 2024. Patients were identified via the ICD-O-3 morphology code 8246/3. We analyzed TNM staging and survival rates across various GI locations.
Results: We identified 4,515 cases of NECs with a nearly equal gender distribution (47.27% male, 47.35% female) and an average age of 71 years. Unknown primary sites were the most common (n=692) followed by Small intestinal NECs (n=682) and others. The least common were liver and intrahepatic biliary NECs (n=71). Survival varied significantly by site, from a high of 37.5% in small intestinal NECs to just 11.4% in hepatic/biliary NECs, highlighting notable differences even within the same organ, such as between appendiceal and cecal NECs (44.8% vs. 26.4%).
Conclusions: This study highlights the necessity for site-specific treatment and improved diagnostic strategies, especially for the worst-prognosis NECs found in hepatic and biliary locations. Our findings are vital for developing targeted therapies and refining prognostic tools based on anatomical sites.
Uluslararası Ticarette Yeni Ödeme Platformlarının Kullanımı: Merkez Bankası Dijital Para Projeleri ve Nexus
Authors: Soğukoğlu Korkmaz Selin , Korkmaz Ömer Faruk
Published: December 2024

Son yıllarda bilişim sektöründe yaşanan hızlı değişimler birçok alanda olduğu gibi uluslararası ticaret ekosistemini de etkilemiş ve ortaya çıkan teknolojik yenilikler farklı fırsatların doğmasına zemin hazırlamıştır. Bu noktada özellikle uluslararası ticaretin etkin ve verimli bir şekilde işlemesinde hayati önemi olan ödeme sistemlerinin yeniden şekillendirilebilmesi hususu gündeme gelmiştir. Bu çerçeve de çalışmanın amacı sınır ötesi ödeme sistemlerine yönelik yürütülen merkez bankası dijital parası temelli projeler ile geleneksel para sistemine dayalı yeni nesil teknoloji temelli ödeme sistem projesinin incelenmesidir. Sonuç olarak ister merkez bankası dijital parası gibi yeni bir enstrümana dayalı ödeme platformu kullanılsın ister farklı teknolojilerle örtülü günümüz para sistemine dayalı bir platform kullanılsın sınır ötesi ödeme sistemlerinde bir yol ayrımına gelindiği dolayısıyla gelecekte farklı ödeme platformlarının da gündelik yaşantımıza dâhil edilmesine hazırlıklı olunması gerekliliği ortaya konulmaktadır.
Konsep Restorative Justice Dalam Penyelesaian Kasus Pidana
Authors: Adinda Dwiana , Sari Meily , Miftahurrahmah Mulya , Simeulu Alex , Julian Farhan
Published: December 2024

Keadilan restoratif merupakan proses penyelesaian yang dilakukan di luar sistem peradilan pidana (Criminal Justice System) dengan melibatkan korban, pelaku, keluarga korban, keluarga pelaku, masyarakat, serta pihak-pihak yang berkepentingan dengan suatu tindak pidana yang terjadi untuk mencapai penyelesaian dan penyelesaian, namun dalam praktiknya masih terdapat ketentuan sanksi pidana penjara terhadap anak, serta di satu sisi, anak yang menjalani pidana di Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak harus menjalani masa pidananya sambil melakukan aktivitas lain, sehingga hal tersebut menjadi suatu permasalahan yang menarik untuk dikaji, oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan analisis terhadap pelaksanaan konsep Restotarive justice dalam menyelesaikan kasus anak yang berkonflik dengan hukum dan hambatan dalam penerapan konsep Restorative Justice terhadap kasus anak yang berkonflik dengan hukum. Metodologi penelitian ini dilakukan melalui pendekatan deskriptif analitis spesifis yaitu dengan menggambarkan permasalahan yang ada, pendekatan yuridis normatif yaitu dengan menerapkan aturan-aturan yang berhubungan dengan permasalahan yang ada, dan analisis data kualitatif yaitu dengan menganalisis data tanpa menggunakan statistik dan angka-angka. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, diperoleh simpulan, bahwa pelaksanaan konsep restotarive justice dalam menyelesaikan kasus anak yang berkonflik dengan hukum dijadikan sebagai tujuan pemidanaan dalam rangka upaya penyelesaian kasus-kasus tindak pidana yang dilakukan dengan memberikan rasa tangung jawab semua pihak, konteks Restorative Justice, yaitu melalui mediasi korban dengan pelaku, yang melibatkan keluarga korban dan keluarga pelaku, serta pihak ketiga yaitu pihak kepolisian yang menjadi mediator dan fasilitator untuk menjebatani kesepakatan melalui proses musyawarah guna memulihkan segala kerugian dan luka yang disebabkan oleh peristiwa tindak pidana anak.
Efektivitas Penerapan Restorative Justice dalam Penyelesaian Tindak Pidana Anak di Indonesia
Authors: Sugama Fauzan , Rahmad Yuli , Az Maidy Ramadhan , Ridwan M. Arif , Rozi Fahrul , Azis Abdul , Jum’ah Jum’ah
Published: December 2024

Restorative justice merupakan pendekatan alternatif dalam sistem peradilan pidana yang menekankan pemulihan hubungan antara pelaku, korban, dan masyarakat, dibandingkan dengan penghukuman semata. Dalam konteks tindak pidana anak di Indonesia, pendekatan ini telah diakomodasi melalui Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2012 tentang Sistem Peradilan Pidana Anak (SPPA), yang mengatur mekanisme diversi untuk menyelesaikan kasus tanpa melalui peradilan formal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas penerapan restorative justice dalam penyelesaian tindak pidana anak di Indonesia, berdasarkan kajian pustaka yang mencakup literatur hukum, undang-undang, laporan, dan studi kasus yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa restorative justice memiliki potensi besar untuk memberikan keadilan yang lebih manusiawi, namun penerapannya masih menghadapi berbagai kendala. Tantangan utama meliputi kurangnya pemahaman aparat penegak hukum terhadap prinsip restorative justice, keterbatasan fasilitator yang terlatih, dan infrastruktur pendukung yang belum memadai. Selain itu, persepsi masyarakat yang cenderung mendukung penghukuman juga memengaruhi keberhasilan pendekatan ini.  Kesimpulannya, penerapan restorative justice di Indonesia memerlukan penguatan regulasi, pelatihan bagi aparat hukum, dan sosialisasi kepada masyarakat. Dengan langkah-langkah tersebut, restorative justice dapat menjadi pendekatan yang efektif dalam menyelesaikan tindak pidana anak, memastikan perlindungan terbaik bagi anak, dan menciptakan keadilan yang lebih berimbang serta berorientasi pada pemulihan.
Dampak Media Pembelajaran Berbasis IT Terhadap Pengalaman Pendidikan Mahasiswa STAIN Meulaboh
Authors: Iqbal Muhammad , Muarif Samsul
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dampak media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi informasi (IT) terhadap pengalaman pendidikan mahasiswa di STAIN Meulaboh. Latar belakang penelitian ini didasari oleh meningkatnya penggunaan teknologi dalam pendidikan, yang menawarkan fleksibilitas dan interaktivitas lebih besar dibandingkan dengan metode pembelajaran tradisional. Namun, tantangan infrastruktur dan keterbatasan keterampilan teknologi juga menjadi kendala yang harus dihadapi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survei dengan data yang dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dari 150 mahasiswa dari berbagai program studi yang telah menggunakan media pembelajaran berbasis IT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar mahasiswa merasakan dampak positif dari penggunaan media berbasis IT dalam pembelajaran, seperti peningkatan keterlibatan, kemandirian belajar, dan aksesibilitas terhadap materi pendidikan. Namun, terdapat beberapa tantangan yang dihadapi, seperti keterbatasan infrastruktur teknologi, kurangnya interaksi langsung dengan dosen, serta kesulitan dalam manajemen waktu belajar. Kesimpulannya, media pembelajaran berbasis IT memiliki potensi besar untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan di STAIN Meulaboh, namun efektivitasnya sangat bergantung pada dukungan infrastruktur yang memadai dan pengembangan keterampilan baik bagi mahasiswa maupun dosen. Dengan penanganan tantangan ini, teknologi dapat terus berperan penting dalam meningkatkan pengalaman pendidikan di era digital.
Nuansa 1 Abad NU Sebagai Momentum untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas SDM Masyarakat Desa Sidadi I, Kecamatan Batang Angkola, Kabupaten Tapanuli Selatan
Authors: Hasibuan Mhd Amin , Alfian Makdar , Ratonggi Ratonggi , Gultom Hendra , Siregar Septi Riani , Adawiyah Robiatul , Hasibuan Rezki Naima , Jamiah Nur , Dalimunthe Ibnu Balian , Siregar Indah Lestari
Published: December 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat di Desa Sidadi I, Kecamatan Batang Angkola, Kabupaten Tapanuli Selatan, bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia (SDM) melalui pendekatan partisipatif yang melibatkan mahasiswa dan masyarakat setempat dalam berbagai bidang. Program ini mencakup kegiatan keagamaan seperti ceramah dan pengajaran Al-Qur'an, pendidikan di Madrasah Diniyah, pelayanan sosial melalui gotong royong dan Posyandu, serta pelatihan olahraga dan kesenian. Selain itu, mahasiswa juga mendukung pemerintahan desa dengan penerapan sistem administrasi yang lebih efisien dan konsep 3S (Salam, Senyum, Sapa) untuk memperbaiki pelayanan publik. Hasilnya, kegiatan ini berhasil meningkatkan kualitas hidup masyarakat desa, memperkuat nilai-nilai kebersamaan, dan mendukung pembangunan yang berkelanjutan di desa tersebut
Inovasi Lokal Masyarakat Desa Sawang 1 Dalam Pemanfaatan Sumber Pendapatan dari Pasir Laut
Authors: Hendrawan Yoni , Erick Benni , Adila Monica , Ayu Putri , Ardiana Wirda , Yongna Icha , Fitri Rozatul , Munanda Faddil , Zulfarhan Zulfarhan , Abadi Khairul , Tanzila Ridha
Published: December 2024

Inovasi merupakan suatu proses ide untuk mengimplementasikan suatu gagasan dengan unsur kebaharuan dan kemanfaatan, tulisan ini menggambarkan seperti apa keadaan perekonomian masyarakat Desa Sawang I, Kecamatan Sawang, Kabupaten Aceh Selatan dalam mengumpulkan pasir dari pesisir pantai ke daratan. Penelitina ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik mengumpulkan data, observasi dan wawancara. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian konsep inovasi lokal masyarakat Desa Sawang I dalam mengumpulkan pasir ke daratan dapat menjadi salah satu sumber pendapatan perekonomian masyarakat. Adapun kendala dalam proses pengambilan pasir diantaranya gelombang besar, air Laut yang pasang, dan cuaca yang tidak mendukung, hujan deras, panas yang terik, serta badai
Digital Marketing Strategy Development for Recovery Ecotourism Visit After COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparison Study on BJBR and Kampung Blekok Mangrove Ecotourism, Indonesia
Authors: Abidin Zainal , Rahmad Virda Faradila , Ab Hamid Siti Ngayesah , Anandya Asyifa , Purwanti Pudji , Sofiati Dwi , Wardani Mentari Puspa , Supriyadi Supriadi
Published: December 2024

Ecotourism is a form of tourism that can help overcome the problem of low welfare of local communities. The digital cultural transformation that occurred in the era of revolution 4.0, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, was able to change the entire cycle of the tourism ecosystem. Besides, several ecotourism experiences have experienced a significant decline in tourist visits, including Bee Jay Bakau Resort and Kampung Blekok ecotourism. This research aims to develop a digital marketing strategy for ecotourism at Bee Jay Bakau Resort and Kampung Blekok to restore visitation levels after the COVID-19 pandemic. This research uses a qualitative approach with SWOT analysis and is quantitatively calculated using the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM). Data were collected through interviews with ecotourism managers including marketing employees, and HRD managers; visitors, local communities, Tourism Awareness Groups, and the Environmental Service (DLH). Also, direct observation of the ecotourism conditions studied, documentation, and literature studies. The research results show that the strengths and opportunities of BJBR and Kampung Blekok are greater than the weaknesses and threats, so the strategy formulated is aggressive (growth-oriented strategy). The strategic priority lies in optimizing the use of information technology and social media as promotional media, especially the frequency of promotions. The strategy used is none other than to increase the value of ecotourism as a form of growth so that it can compete with other ecotourism in returning the level of tourist visits after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Renewable Energy Intentions in Indonesian Agriproduct Purchasing: Exploring Product Quality, Customer Orientation, Perceived Environmental Knowledge, and Farmers’ Knowledge with a Moderation Effect
Authors: Elbaar Evi Feronika , Masliani Masliani
Published: December 2024

The smallholder farmers come across various constraints in cultivation of agriproducts and face number of challenges in marketing the agrifoods in Indonesia that assists in sustaining the market position. This research effort entails the product quality, customer orientation, farmers’ knowledge and perceived environment knowledge with moderation role of intention to use renewable energy to explain the purchase decisions of agriproducts locally-produced in Indonesia. The study was quantitative in nature and sample of 308 respondents of customers of agriproducts in different regions of Indonesia was collected that depicted interesting results. The results show that hypothesis H1, H2, H4 and H5 reported statistically significant, but hypothesis H3 was rejected. The moderation effect of intention to use renewable energy reported between product quality, customer orientation, perceived environment knowledge and purchase decision, and no moderation effect was reported between farmers’ knowledge and purchase decisions. The study suggested to devise the effective marketing initiatives for agriproducts specifically to ensure the quality, customers’ feedback, and needs to focus on enhancing the knowledge of farmers towards adoption of innovative initiatives for implementation of renewable energy.
Challenges and Trends in Agricultural Employment: The Case of Hungary
Authors: Maró Zalán Márk , Borda Áron József , Balogh Jeremiás Máté
Published: December 2024

The agriculture and food industry faces many challenges, including a shortage of skilled and seasonal workers, low productivity, and a demographic shift towards an ageing agricultural population. The agricultural productivity and efficiency of Central and Eastern European countries, including Hungary, are relatively low compared to that of Western Europe. This study explores the complex landscape of agricultural employment in Hungary by analysing its situation and challenges that are in line with international standards. Using national- and company-level data, the study applies an analytical framework comprising descriptive statistics and a non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test to explore patterns and trends in the sector’s performance. In Hungary, more than 70% of farm managers are over 45 years old. Furthermore, despite the increase in the number of people with an agricultural education, around 150,000 farms still rely on experience-based management. We identify statistically verifiable and notable differences in the investigated indicators (sales revenue in proportion to number of employees, wage efficiency, personnel expenses per capita, assets value per capita) according to the founding period (pre-1989, 1989-2004, post-2004). The study concludes by arguing for generational change, better agricultural education and emphasis on the concentration of skills and capital within families as a sustainable solution, thereby addressing the complex challenges of the agricultural labour market and creating flexibility in the sector by attracting younger and educated people.
Effect of Farm Size on the Structure of Crop Production
Authors: žovincová Anna
Published: December 2024

The study deals with the statistical analysis of crop production structure concerning farm size. Given the large-scale nature of Czech agriculture and the deepening structural imbalance, this is a topical issue. Firstly, the trends in the area of sown crops between 1993–2023 and their expected development between 2024–2025 were assessed. Subsequently, the weighted data of conventional farms focused on field crop production operating in the Czech Republic were analysed using the Kruskal–Wallis test. With the exception of peas, the share of crops grown depends on the size of the farm. There are statistically significant differences, mainly between small and very large farms and between small and large farms. At the same time, it is clear that in the long term, there has been a significant decline in the area sown to potatoes, rye, barley, and forage, which are crops that account for a higher proportion of the harvested area structure on small holdings.
Activities of Professor of Riga Polytechnicum / Riga Polytechnic Institute Heinrich Malcher (1848– 1927) and His Contribution to Latvia
Authors: Šellers Daniels , Zigmunde Alīda , Medveckis Arturs
Published: December 2024

In the first decades of its existence, many foreigners worked at Riga Polytechnicum (RP), including one of the most internationally recognized lecturers and scientists, geodesist and hydrotechnician Heinrich Malcher (1848–1927), who continued to work at RP even after the reorganization of the university into Riga Polytechnic Institute (RPI; 1896). For 20 years, the Professor was the Head of the Department of Engineering (1882–1902) of RP / RPI. In addition to his teaching work, H. Malcher designed the water pipeline for Jelgava (1881), led the creation of the first triangulation network of the city of Riga, dealt with the city’s sewage disposal issues, and was an active member of the Riga Technical Society. He spent his twilight years in the Czech Republic, in the village of Kujavy, where he created the first water distribution system and worked as a construction consultant and inspector.
PHILOSOPHY OF SEXUALITY AND L’ÉCRITURE FEMININE
Authors: Zrnic Dijana
Published: December 2024

In her work, the author problematizes, but also tries to shed light on, the phenomenon of female sexuality and the place and role of women in the symbolic space, by entering into a dialogue with representati- ves of l’écriture féminine (“women’s writing”), as a French branch of feminist philosophical-literary theory from the beginning of the 70s. those years of the 20th century. The first findings resulting from this polemical discussion reveal that the subject of interest of the theory of “women’s writing” is the inscription of the female body and female diversity in structural language and text, by means of deconstruction as a post-structuralist method. It will be shown that the search for a “hidden signifier” in language, which tends to express the unspeaka- ble, implies a critical review of philosophical, psychoanalytic, and lite- rary-theoretical positions on the development of female sexual identity, as well as on the role of women in the symbolic order. Thus, Foucault’s texts question the archeology of sexuality in the narrative, under the strong influence of psychoanalysis. French psychoanalysts, led by Fre- ud, through the phenomenon of hysteria, which Foucault reinterprets as a phenomenon of self-misunderstanding, open the way to consider the misunderstanding of one’s own desire and one’s own sexuality, whi- le literary theorists in parallel introduce the discursive production of knowledge about sexuality, emphasizing the ubiquitous misunderstan- ding and exclusion of female sexuality. from the standard male lan- guage code. In the end, the author concludes that in the androcentric language, women are defined as “other”, and that they must enter into a dialogue with their otherness in order to reaffirm such an understan- ding of themselves and their sexuality.
MODELI DRUŠTVENOG IDENTITETA POGRANIČNIH STANOVNIKA IZ PERSPEKTIVE TEORIJA SLOŽENIH SISTEMA I KULTURNE EVOLUCIJE
Authors: Dąbrowska Prokopowska Ewa
Published: December 2024

Važne su promjene u načinu na koji ljudi grade svoj identitet i kreiraju svoje strategije djelovanja. U slučaju pograničnih stanovnika, situacija je još složenija zbog kulturno oblikovanog poretka, zasnovanog na sis- tematskim interkulturalnim kontaktima. U toj situaciji, postoji potre- ba za prilagođavanjem dosadašnjeg naučnog saznanja kako stanovni- ci pograničnog područja mogu oblikovati svoj identitet u tako složenoj i dinamično promjenjivoj društvenoj stvarnosti. Glavni cilj ovog član- ka je pokazati, na primjeru stanovnika pograničnih područja, kako se njihovi modeli identiteta mogu kreirati u odnosu na sistemske ana- lize, složene sisteme i teorije kulturne revolucije. U ovom članku će biti predstavljen pristup percepciji identiteta pograničnih stanovnika, ne kao statičnih konstrukcija koje prolaze kroz jednostavne linearne transformacije već, kao otvorenih oblika složenih mreža sastavljenih od povezanih elemenata.
IGRA KAO EGZISTENCIJALNI FENOMEN
Authors: Vilić Dragana
Published: December 2024

Brojni fenomeni javnog i skrivenog igranja (borba za nešto ili pred- stavljanje nečega) prisutni su kod čovjeka u svim životnim dobima, od prvobitne zajednice do danas. Igra, kao ophođenje sa imaginar- nim prividom, jeste dio čovjekove individualne i kolektivne egzistenci- je. Svih pet egzistencijalnih fenomena: smrt, ljubav, borba, rad i igra, obuhvaćeni su igrom i izraženi su kroz igru (E. Fink). Igrom su prožete sve značajne iskonske djelatnosti zajedničkoga ljudskog življenja (go- vor, mit, kult i sl.). U činu igranja imaju korjen sve podsticajne sile društvenog života (od ekonomije do umjetnosti). Igra uzdiže ljudsko postojanje iznad onog čisto biološkog, vegetativnog. Ona ukrašava i dopunjuje život. Ovo upućuje na njenu važnost za pojedinca (biološka funkcija) i za društvo (izražajna snaga, stvaranje duhovnih i socijal- nih veza, izraz ideala zajedničkog života) (J. Huizinga). Igrački im- pulsi i elementi, koji postoje u i izvan svijeta igre, određuju postojanje različitih vrsta igara: igre takmičenja, igre na sreću, igre prerušavanja i igre zanosa. Dominacija neke od ovih vrsta igara u nekom društvu oslikava to društvo – njegov stil i vrijednosti (R. Kajoa). U savreme- nom društvu sve više iščezavaju igrački elementi, a u igri se sve više manifestuju patološka stanja i sklonosti pojedinaca i grupa.
Assessment of Project Risk Performance of Selected Mass Housing Infrastructures in Northern Nigeria
Authors:   Departement of Project Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, Adindu Chinedu Chimdi , Muhammed Abdulhaqq Onoruoyiza ,   Departement of Project Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, Egila Emmanuel Ashem ,   Departement of Project Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, Mohammed Musa ,   Departement of Project Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
Published: December 2024

Mass housing projects in Northern Nigeria often suffer from insufficient risk management, impacting timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. This study assesses risk vulnerabilities in selected mass housing infrastructure projects, focusing on information risks related to roles, responsibilities, scope, requirements, and operations. A mixed-methods approach was employed, with data collected from 465 construction professionals across 20 states, with a 64.58% response rate. Analytical tools, including regression and Pearson correlation, identified critical risks such as underfunding, weak project monitoring and control, and the failure to deliver end-user value. Findings reveal that these risks significantly undermine project outcomes, highlighting the need for robust risk management strategies. A risk management framework is proposed to prioritize and address these vulnerabilities throughout the project lifecycle. This research contributes to the field by offering actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners to enhance mass housing delivery, ensuring alignment with end-user needs and project goals.
Laudate Deum: A Framework for Environmental Stewardship and Social Justice in The Phillipines and Southeast Asia
Authors:   De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, 2544 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, 1004, Metro Manila, Jr Antonio Levy S. Ingles,
Published: December 2024

This study explores the intersection of environmental initiatives and social justice movements in the Philippines, a nation rich in biodiversity but acutely vulnerable to climate change and ecological degradation. Using Laudate Deum as a guiding framework, the research examines how the principles of Immediate Action, Collective Responsibility, and Social Justice can inform collaborative strategies to address these challenges. Through an analysis of case studies, this paper highlights the socio-economic impacts of environmental crises, such as deforestation and pollution, and evaluates initiatives like mangrove reforestation and community-based waste management for their ecological and social benefits. The findings reveal that integrating Laudate Deum principles advances synergies between environmental restoration and social equity, emphasizing the need for participatory approaches that empower marginalized communities. This study concludes with actionable recommendations, including strengthening partnerships across sectors, aligning environmental policies with socio-economic needs, and enhancing monitoring frameworks to ensure long-term sustainability. By linking ecological stewardship with social justice, Laudate Deum provides a unifying framework for achieving a just and sustainable future.
Analysis of dynamic response and screening effects on electron-ion energy relaxation in dense plasma
Authors: LIN Chengliang , HE Bin , WU Yong , WANG Jianguo ,   National Key Laboratory of Computational Physics, Institute of Applied Physics and Computational Mathematics, Beijing 100088, China
Published: December 2024

Accurate knowledge of electron-ion energy relaxation plays a vital role in non-equilibrium dense plasmas with widespread applications such as in inertial confinement fusion, in laboratory plasmas, and in astrophysics. We present a theoretical model for the energy transfer rate of electron-ion energy relaxation in dense plasmas, where the electron-ion coupled mode effect is taken into account. Based on the proposed model, other simplified models are also derived in the approximations of decoupling between electrons and ions, static limit, and long-wavelength limit. The influences of dynamic response and screening effects on electron-ion energy relaxation are analyzed in detail. Based on the models developed in the present work, the energy transfer rates are calculated under different plasma conditions and compared with each other. It is found that the behavior of electron screening in the random phase approximation is significantly different from the one in the long-wave approximation. This difference results in an important influence on the electron-ion energy relaxation and temperature equilibration in plasmas with temperature \begin{document}$T_{\rm{e}} < T_{\rm{i}}$\end{document}. The comparison of different models shows that the effects of dynamic response, such as dynamic screening and coupled-mode effect, have stronger influence on the electron-ion energy relaxation and temperature equilibration. In the case of strong degeneracy, the influence of dynamic response will result in an order of magnitude difference in the electron-ion energy transfer rate. In conclusion, it is crucial to properly consider the finite-wavelength screening of electrons and the coupling between electron and ion plasmonic excitations in order to determine the energy transfer rate of electron-ion energy relaxation in dense plasma.
Passive accumulation of alkaloids in inconspicuously colored frogs refines the evolutionary paradigm of acquired chemical defenses
Authors: Tarvin Rebecca D , Coleman Jeffrey L , Donoso David A , Betancourth-Cundar Mileidy , López-Hervas Karem , Gleason Kimberly S , Sanders J Ryan , Smith Jacqueline M , Ron Santiago R , Santos Juan C , Sedio Brian E , Cannatella David C , Fitch Richard W
Published: December 2024

Understanding the origins of novel, complex phenotypes is a major goal in evolutionary biology. Poison frogs of the family Dendrobatidae have evolved the novel ability to acquire alkaloids from their diet for chemical defense at least three times. However, taxon sampling for alkaloids has been biased towards colorful species, without similar attention paid to inconspicuous ones that are often assumed to be undefended. As a result, our understanding of how chemical defense evolved in this group is incomplete. Here, we provide new data showing that, in contrast to previous studies, species from each undefended poison frog clade have measurable yet low amounts of alkaloids. We confirm that undefended dendrobatids regularly consume mites and ants, which are known sources of alkaloids. Thus, our data suggest that diet is insufficient to explain the defended phenotype. Our data support the existence of a phenotypic intermediate between toxin consumption and sequestration — passive accumulation — that differs from sequestration in that it involves no derived forms of transport and storage mechanisms yet results in low levels of toxin accumulation. We discuss the concept of passive accumulation and its potential role in the origin of chemical defenses in poison frogs and other toxin-sequestering organisms. In light of ideas from pharmacokinetics, we incorporate new and old data from poison frogs into an evolutionary model that could help explain the origins of acquired chemical defenses in animals and provide insight into the molecular processes that govern the fate of ingested toxins.
Target protein identification in live cells and organisms with a non-diffusive proximity tagging system
Authors: Sun Yingjie , Li Changheng , Deng Xiaofei , Li Wenjie , Deng Xiaoyi , Ge Weiqi , Shi Miaoyuan , Guo Ying , Yu Yanxun V , Zhou Hai-bing , Jin Youngnam N
Published: December 2024

Identifying target proteins for bioactive molecules is essential for understanding their mechanisms, developing improved derivatives, and minimizing off-target effects. Despite advances in target identification (target-ID) technologies, significant challenges remain, impeding drug development. Most target-ID methods use cell lysates, but maintaining an intact cellular context is vital for capturing specific drug–protein interactions, such as those with transient protein complexes and membrane-associated proteins. To address these limitations, we developed POST-IT (Pup-On-target for Small molecule Target Identification Technology), a non-diffusive proximity tagging system for live cells, orthogonal to the eukaryotic system. POST-IT utilizes an engineered fusion of proteasomal accessory factor A and HaloTag to transfer Pup to proximal proteins upon directly binding to the small molecule. After significant optimization to eliminate self-pupylation and polypupylation, minimize depupylation, and optimize chemical linkers, POST-IT successfully identified known targets and discovered a new binder, SEPHS2, for dasatinib, and VPS37C as a new target for hydroxychloroquine, enhancing our understanding these drugs’ mechanisms of action. Furthermore, we demonstrated the application of POST-IT in live zebrafish embryos, highlighting its potential for broad biological research and drug development.
Otoacoustic emissions but not behavioral measurements predict cochlear-nerve frequency tuning in an avian vocal-communication specialist
Authors: Karosas Diana M , Gonzales Leslie , Wang Yingxuan , Bergevin Christopher , Carney Laurel H , Henry Kenneth S
Published: December 2024

Frequency analysis by the cochlea forms a key foundation for all subsequent auditory processing. Stimulus-frequency otoacoustic emissions (SFOAEs) are a potentially powerful alternative to traditional behavioral experiments for estimating cochlear tuning without invasive testing, as is necessary in humans. Which methods accurately predict cochlear tuning remains controversial due to only a single animal study comparing SFOAE-based, behavioral, and cochlear frequency tuning in the same species. The budgerigar (
Melopsittacus undulatus
) is a parakeet species with human-like behavioral sensitivity to many sounds and the capacity to mimic speech. Multiple studies show that budgerigars exhibit a perceptual “auditory fovea” with sharpest behavioral frequency tuning at mid frequencies from 3.5-4 kHz, in contrast to the typical pattern of monotonically increasing tuning sharpness for higher characteristic frequencies. We measured SFOAE-based and cochlear-afferent tuning in budgerigars, for comparison to previously reported behavioral results. SFOAE-based and cochlear-afferent tuning sharpness both increased monotonically for higher frequencies, in contrast to the behavioral pattern. Thus, SFOAE-based tuning in budgerigars accurately predicted cochlear frequency tuning, and both measures aligned with typical patterns of cochlear tuning in other species. Given divergent behavioral tuning in budgerigars, which could reflect specializations for central processing of masked signals, these results highlight the value of SFOAEs for estimating cochlear tuning and caution against direct inference of cochlear tuning from behavioral results.
Computer prediction and genetic analysis identifies retinoic acid modulation as a driver of conserved longevity pathways in genetically-diverse Caenorhabditis nematodes
Authors: Banse Stephen A , Sedore Christine A , Coleman-Hulbert Anna L , Johnson Erik , Onken Brian , Hall David , Segerdell Erik , Jones E Grace , Song Yuhua , Osman Hadley , Xue Jian , Battistoni Elena , Guo Suzhen , Foulger Anna C , Achanta Madhuri , Sheikh Mustafa , Fitzgibbon Theresa , Willis John H , Woodruff Gavin C , Driscoll Monica , Lithgow Gordon J , Phillips Patrick C
Published: December 2024

Aging is a pan-metazoan process with significant consequences for human health and society—discovery of new compounds that ameliorate the negative health impacts of aging promise to be of tremendous benefit across a number of age-based co-morbidities. One method to prioritize a testable subset of the nearly infinite universe of potential compounds is to use computational prediction of their likely anti-aging capacity. Here we present a survey of longevity effects for 16 compounds suggested by a previously published computational prediction set, capitalizing upon the comprehensive, multi-species approach utilized by the
Caenorhabditis
Intervention Testing Program (CITP). While eleven compounds (aldosterone, arecoline, bortezomib, dasatinib, decitabine, dexamethasone, erlotinib, everolimus, gefitinib, temsirolimus, and thalidomide) either had no effect on median lifespan or were toxic, five compounds (all-trans retinoic acid, berberine, fisetin, propranolol, and ritonavir) extended lifespan in
Caenorhabditis elegans
. These computer predictions yield a remarkable positive hit rate of 30%. Deeper genetic characterization of the longevity effects of one of the most efficacious compounds, the endogenous signaling ligand all-trans retinoic acid (atRA, designated tretinoin in medical products), which is widely prescribed for treatment of acne, skin photoaging and acute promyelocytic leukemia, demonstrated a requirement for the regulatory kinases AKT-1 and AKT-2. While the canonical Akt-target FOXO/DAF-16 was largely dispensable, other conserved Akt-targets (Nrf2/SKN-1 and HSF1/HSF-1), as well as the conserved catalytic subunit of AMPK AAK-2, were all necessary for longevity extension by atRA. Evolutionary conservation of retinoic acid as a signaling ligand and the structure of the downstream effector network of retinoic acid combine to suggest that the all-trans retinoic acid pathway is an ancient metabolic regulatory system that can modulate lifespan. Our results highlight the potential of combining computational prediction of longevity interventions with the power of nematode functional genetics and underscore that the manipulation of a conserved metabolic regulatory circuit by co-opting endogenous signaling molecules is a powerful approach for discovering aging interventions.
De novo identification of universal cell mechanics gene signatures
Authors: Urbanska Marta , Ge Yan , Winzi Maria , Abuhattum Shada , Ali Syed Shafat , Herbig Maik , Kräter Martin , Toepfner Nicole , Durgan Joanne , Florey Oliver , Dori Martina , Calegari Federico , Lolo Fidel-Nicolás , del Pozo Miguel Á , Taubenberger Anna , Cannistraci Carlo V , Guck Jochen
Published: December 2024

Cell mechanical properties determine many physiological functions, such as cell fate specification, migration, or circulation through vasculature. Identifying factors that govern the mechanical properties is therefore a subject of great interest. Here we present a mechanomics approach for establishing links between single-cell mechanical phenotype changes and the genes involved in driving them. We combine mechanical characterization of cells across a variety of mouse and human systems with machine learning-based discriminative network analysis of associated transcriptomic profiles to infer a conserved network module of five genes with putative roles in cell mechanics regulation. We validate in silico that the identified gene markers are universal, trustworthy and specific to the mechanical phenotype across the studied mouse and human systems, and demonstrate experimentally that a selected target,
CAV1
, changes the mechanical phenotype of cells accordingly when silenced or overexpressed. Our data-driven approach paves the way towards engineering cell mechanical properties on demand to explore their impact on physiological and pathological cell functions.