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The Nation Branding in Romania, Approach to Strategy and Leadership
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Belciuganu Oltea , Mariniuc Anamaria ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the structures, flows and leadership models employed by East European countries in order to build a strong Nation Brand. The country under radar in this paper is Romania. Methodology Qualitative research is employed comprising in face to face semi structured interviews with representatives of Government, Tourism Organization, several industry associations, Cultural Institute. Findings We identified that various activities, programs that could be associated with a Nation Brand strategy are developed as inter-institutional effort, still, no one associated the efforts with the Nation Brand because no formal attention has been awarded to the subject. Even more, some negative associations come from the misconception that Nation Branding is about logo, slogan and advertising campaigns that were much disputed in the past. Research limitations/implications Further research is needed in order to analyze various organization models in east European countries but also comparing those models with the success stories in Nation Branding worldwide, in order to see what can be learnt, what should not be repeated and if there is an ideal organizational and leadership model. Practical implications Countries should find a way to prioritize Nation Branding and employ a model that could live beyond the frequent changes on the political stage. Originality/value This study approaches Nation Branding for the under researched geographic area of East European countries (including Romania) covering also the topic of organization, structure and leadership in Nation Branding. Three decades after the fall of communism, Nation Branding might be a feasible solution for long term thinking, to make themselves more visible and get an active voice and a larger share of the pocket in international trade. The main challenge would be to prioritize Nation Branding and employ a model that could live beyond the frequent changes on the political stage.
The Deregulation Trap in Today’s Energy Markets
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Bran Florina , Bodislav Dumitru Alexandru ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Crețu3 Romeo Cătălin ,   University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, Ganea Otilia ,   Legal Research Institute "Acad. Andrei Rădulescu", Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2023

The deregulation of the energy industry has long been a contentious issue. Opponents claim that it can lead to higher pricing, poorer dependability, and market manipulation, while supporters claim that it results in increased competition, cheaper prices, and improved efficiency. Overall, energy market deregulation can have both positive and negative effects, depending on the specific circumstances of each market. While deregulation can lead to greater competition, efficiency, and choice, it can also create greater volatility and risk if not properly managed. Therefore, policymakers and regulators need to carefully consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of deregulation before implementing any changes to the market structure. This research essay looks at the historical background and justification for the deregulation of the energy market, the effects it has on consumers, and the opportunity for regulatory control to lessen any unfavorable effects.
Analysis of Fiscality and Economic Growth at EU Level
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Dinu Mihai , Burlacu Sorin ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Vâlcu Elena Crizantema ,   Ministry of Investments and European Projects, Buzoianu Ovidiu Andrei Cristian ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2023

Purpose/objectives: What this article proposes is to make a presentation as clear and current as possible of the member states' taxation, direct and indirect taxation being the main categories to which we refer. The choice of the theme was motivated by our interest in discovering the effects of some decisions taken at the European level. It is desired to discover the way and the impact in which taxation influences economic growth in the European community. Design/methodology: Mix research technique has been used. While qualitative research entails in-depth literature readings and reports, quantitative analysis entails presenting data via graphs and tables. Findings: Taxation was and will remain a main component in the general economy that influences the good functioning of a system. Its effectiveness is conditioned by the legal regulations that each state designs individually, but not without the influence of the communities of which it is a part. For example, Romania was conditioned upon its entry into the European Union to modify its laws in order to be at the same level as the states in the Union. It is a laborious process that takes a long time and is constantly changing and improving. The process of designing and implementing these programs is tried to be carried out as easily as possible for each individual state, being individualized by economy, regional power, global impact, etc. The progress of each country entered in this sense is very important and is constantly monitored, and periodic reporting is very useful. Originality/value: The work is an original research work conducted by the researchers. The findings will add to the body of knowledge on the area of research funding in Romania. Possible practical implications: The completed project is addressed to those people who are interested in the fiscal side of an economy, especially understanding the process of economic growth, how difficult it is to reach a favorable situation at such a high level.. It can also represent a starting point for bachelor's, master's level studies, in order to broaden general knowledge, or even in-depth study for a final paper.
Globalization and its Impact on Environmental Policies
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Buzoianu Ovidiu Andrei Cristian , Iacob (Pârgaru) Oana Camelia ,   Polytechnic University, Bucharest, Romania, Răducanu Dragoș ,   Artifex University, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2023

Purpose/objectives: The present work proposes to present the most important theoretical and practical aspects of globalization, a process that has gained momentum in all areas of socio-economic life. At the same time, between the phenomenon of globalization and ecological policies there is an impact relationship, with mutual requirements and with permanent changes. Design/methodology: Mix research technique has been used. While qualitative research entails in-depth literature readings and reports, quantitative analysis entails presenting data via graphs and tables. Findings: As a result of the present research, the link between globalization and sustainable development was found, a concept that leans towards both the ecological dimension and the economic and social one. At the same time, it stands out through various patterns or broad principles existing both nationally and globally. Originality/value: The article brings added value through the analysis carried out at the European, global and Romanian level and through the interpretation of statistical data related to ecological policy in the context of globalization. Possible practical implications: The implications can be either practical or theoretical. The first is the direct impact of your findings on related practices, while the second is the impact on the theories we have chosen in the present study. In this sense, this article could represent a first step in the statistical dimension or the development of future ecological policies, taking into account all the listed principles.
Corporate Carbon Performance Study Across Nations: The Point of View of Global Investors
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Bujor Dragoș , Frățiloiu Bogdan Alexandru ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Zavatin Iuliana ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Jansen Adela ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2023

The paper aims to examine the global carbon performance of companies from the perspective of national diffusion. According to the Paris Agreement, listed companies from non-OECD countries produce average carbon dioxide cheaper than listed companies from OECD countries. However, the spread of corporate carbon dioxide emissions is lower in OECD countries compared to non-OECD countries, due to the increase in average national carbon dioxide emissions. Also, the spread of corporate carbon dioxide emissions at the country level in the post-Paris Agreement period is inversely correlated with foreign stock ownership. This result confirms our hypothesis that advanced foreign investors from rich countries have a significant positive effect on the efficiency of indigenous firms in developing countries in managing carbon emissions.While the sources checked for this paper may focus on different dependent variables at times, they all address the subject of whether a stricter and more enforceable regulatory framework on carbon emission may lead to a healthier and sustainable environment. We used the quantitative and qualitative analysis to see in what extent large sets of data regarding various indicators of corporate carbon performance are confirmed by a rate of success in the yearly sustainability reports released by the large international companies and international organizations. Further research may also focus on different strategies which aim to produce effects in the long run, not necessarily linked with corporate targets. For this, the topic should be addressed on the level of the entire society and the mission of the governments, and the international community is to find the best way for cooperation.
XBRL Standards – Mean of Improving Capital Market Information Process
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Mansour Lăcrămioara , Spătariu Elena Cerasela ,   Ovidius University of Constanța, Constanța, Romania, Georgescu Cristina Elena ,   Ovidius University of Constanța, Constanța, Romania
Published: July 2023

This article studies in a systematic way, based on specialized research literature, the benefits of the XBRL standardized reporting of the financial-accounting statements and the impact of its use on the company’s relationship with the capital markets. XBRL digital reporting standards emerged as a necessity for the development of economic processes in global markets, realizing the informational link between companies and stakeholders, including investors, through information technology. The paper uses, as a foundation, the research based on the analysis of the specialized literature, highlighting the benefits of XBRL reporting within the information process of the capital markets: reducing the costs of acquiring, accessing, processing and analysing information. The responses of these markets were immediate, the analysed studies demonstrated as immediate effects of the standards implementation, the improvement of the company image among investors, the increase of the entities market value and the increase of the capital markets ensemble efficiency. Our study is primarily addressed to companies, in substantiating the decision regarding of these reporting standards implementation.
The New Paradigm of Online Marketing: A Study of Generation Z Consumers’ Behaviour and Their Attitude Towards Brands
Authors:   Ovidius University, Constanta, Romania, Popa Alexandra , Barbu Corina Aurora ,   Ovidius University, Constanta, Romania, Ionașcu Alina Elena ,   Ovidius University, Constanta, Romania
Published: July 2023

The marketing environment is evolving and is prone to transformation more often than ever, due to the new digital era and rapid technological development;therefore, companies, along with marketers, are constantly trying to improve consumer experience, in an effort to fulfill their customers` needs and desires accordingly.Studying the consumer behavior of Generation Z is crucial for online marketers due to the fact that they are starting to gain significant purchasing power and have become a target audience for retailers worldwide. Through this article, we aim to find out insights regarding consumption habits, preferences of shopping methods, preferred channels, attitudes, perceptions regarding certain influencing factors of Generation Z consumers, focusing on online marketing elements. The research instrument was a survey created through the Google Forms platform which was distributed exclusively to Generation Z respondents via online channels.The survey was completed by a total number of 125 respondents and the obtained results were presented in the form of a descriptive analysis.The main results show that Gen Z consumers are more likely to use online channels in their buying process(as a means of information) and are influenced by a different range of factors than previous generations.Other elements that we focused on were the preffered online shopping channels, shopping habits according to various product categories, attitude towards brands and willingness to pay. Apart from the scientific contribution, this study can have as possible practical implications the development and customization of new marketing directions by companies, with the aim of targeting this audience of great interest, namely Gen Z.
Clustering of Customer Attitudes Towards Eco-Innovations - Evidence from Bulgaria
Authors:   University of Economics, Varna, Bulgaria, Marinov Georgi , Gallucci Teodoro ,   University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy, Dimitrova Vesselina ,   University of Economics, Varna, Bulgaria, Boshnakov Petyo ,   University of Economics, Varna, Bulgaria
Published: July 2023

The research objective of the paper is twofold: firstly, to investigate how the adoption of innovative practices in the wine industry from the environmental, social, and conventional points of view influences consumers' choices in Bulgaria, and secondly, what is the connection between eco-innovation and consumer attitudes. Based on the results from the previous research study, we calculate index values for different types of innovations and we use the k-means clustering procedure to explore consumers’ attitudes towards eco-innovations in Bulgaria by determining an optimal number of clusters. Bulgarian young consumers (<26 age) are environmentally friendly and orientated towards eco-innovations in the wine industry with special emphasis on recycling (water, energy) and replacing materials. Our findings confirm other recent studies that preferences for eco-innovations in the wine industry are correlated with a willingness to pay more for organic wines. In the present paper, eco-innovation in the wine industry is studied from the demand side, which is traditionally neglected. To our knowledge, clustering analysis for customer attitudes regarding eco-innovations in the wine industry is applied for the first time in Bulgaria. The results of the study can be helpful for wine managers, technical specialists, and wine-producing companies to prioritize their green efforts for the youth generation in Bulgaria.
Change Management in the Context of Digital Transformation: A Comparison Between a Theoretical Model and Successful Approaches in Organizations
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Firican Diana Andreea
Published: July 2023

The COVID pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation (DT) in organizations. Given that organizations with high digital maturity enjoy better financial outcomes than their competitors, budgets for digital transformation have recently increased significantly. This article provides a narrative review of the change management (CM) practices that have proven successful in the context of DT in comparison to the theoretical CM models, with three purposes: firstly, to validate the most effective CM practices for DT, secondly, to identify existing, but unemployed theoretical CM practices that could benefit DT and thirdly, to enhance the field of CM with new tactics that have proven successful in DT. Given the rapid pace of DT during COVID, the organizational change has been done ad-hoc and often without structure or analysis. This paper compares DT and CM theory and practice for the first time in the context of COVID. The findings show that leadership support, engaging people managers, creating change agent networks, efficient communication, training, as well as change reinforcement lead to better DT outcomes. DT could employ more of the tactics suggested by the CM theory in the areas of communication, coaching of people managers, leveraging change agent networks, assessing organizational change readiness and resistance management tactics. CM could adopt new tactics regarding participation of employees, collaboration with external partners and attracting outside talent. Both could benefit from more emphasis on organization culture. The findings represent a good foundation of best practices for DT and for developing a CM model that applies specifically to DT.
Understanding Customer Loyalty in Romanian Wellness Spa Tourism: Insights from TRA Research
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Breaban Lucian , Hornoiu Remus Ion ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2023

The wellness spa industry has become one of the fastest-growing segments in the hospitality and tourism industry, with an increasing number of individuals seeking relaxation, rejuvenation, and wellness. Given the growing popularity of wellness spa services, it is important for businesses to understand the factors that influence customers' intentions to remain loyal to wellness spa services. In this vein, this study applied an extended Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) framework to examine the relationship between attitude towards wellness spa services, subjective norms, satisfaction, and the intention to remain loyal to the wellness spa services. The study utilized survey data collected from customers of a well-known wellness spa destination in Romania. The research results revealed that that attitude and subjective norms positively influence customers' loyalty. In addition, the study found that satisfaction for spa services mediates the relationship between attitude towards spa services and the intention to remain loyal to the spa services. The findings of this study have important theoretical and managerial implications for tourism businesses seeking to enhance customer loyalty and satisfaction with wellness spa services.
Knowledge Transfer and Service Embedding for Upgrading in Global Value Chains
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Robu Raluca
Published: July 2023

A global value chain (GVC) comprises the whole sequence of production stages and business processes that are organized across different countries. Upgrading in GVCs is the process of shifting to activities, products or economic sectors, which generate a higher level of value-added. In the light of selected bibliographic sources, improved competitiveness is viewed as the result of upgrading and we begin with the assumption that a growth in marketshare is a gauge of both competitiveness and upgrading. The primary goal of this paper is to evaluate the proposition that upgrading in global value chains is a result of increasing GVC participation and of a rise in the share of domestic services value-added included in gross exports. A random effect regression model of panel data was the research method applied to verify this hypothesis in the manufacturing sector in Central and Eastern EU member states. The main results lead to a positive impact of both GVC participation and share of domestic services value-added in gross exports on GVC upgrading. This allowed for the option of making a few recommendations for a more widespread and intense involvement in GVCs, where the knowledge transmission can be exploited. The possible practical implications of the paper are that the learning effects coming from other partnersin GVC should be nurtured and used to improve market share or evolve to higher value-added activities. Servicification of manufacturing can lead to a more competitive position along the GVC, especially if the included services lead to innovation and increased productivity. The investigation of the interaction between GVC participation and service inclusion in production and their effects on upgrading and competitiveness constitutes the paper's novel contribution.
The Main Retail Companies in Romania: Evidence from 2021
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Vasiliu1 Cristinel , Dinu Vasile ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Tăchiciu Laurenţiu ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this article is to present an image of retail trade in Romania in 2021, following the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also aimed to identify the factors that are likely to influence the turnover of the largest firms in the field. The research is based on secondary data. An interesting finding of our research is that despite the growth of e-Commerce in Romania during the pandemic, no online retail company is among the top 10 largest companies by turnover. Furthermore, Romanian consumers prefer retail companies located in isolated locations over shopping centers. A sample of the 10 largest retail companies in Romania was made by turnover in 2021. On the basis of the analysis of multiple linear regression, it could be established that the turnover of the companies in the sample depends on the number of employees, the size of the sales area, the productivity of the labor force, and the yield of the sales areas. The novelty of the data can be appreciated with the work having a high content of originality. From this point of view, it can make both contributions to the development of theory and practice, being useful both for students, researchers, academics, and for professionals.
The Main Pillars of Supporting the Acceptance of Cultured Meat as a Possible Alternative Source for Sustainable Food Consumption
Authors:   The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Voinea Lelia , Popescu Dorin Vicențiu ,   The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Negrea Teodor Mihai ,   The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Dina Răzvan ,   The Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Published: July 2023

Cultured meat obtained in vitro from animal cells represents one of the recent concern of specialists, who thus try to solve part of the issues related to animal welfare and sustainable meat production. Beyond the technical difficulties that must be overcome, the acceptance of cultured meat by consumers is not an easy goal to achieve, as it depends on factors acting both at global and local level. Since this paper focuses on Romanian consumers, the authors emphasize the importance of developing a general information framework that would allow firstly their understanding and further their acceptance of cultured meat. For this purpose, a systematic literature review, based on 38 articles, was carried out in order to observe good practices at international level, which led, in the past, to the acceptance of other significant innovations in the food field. Thus, five directions of action were identified: communication, knowledge, trust, perception and attitudes. Based on these, a model of cultured meat acceptance by Romanian was developed. This initiative is unique in Romania so far and its results can be of interest for many categories of specialists, from scholars and researchers to practitioners interested in launching new products on the market or policymakers in the field of nutrition, public health and agriculture. Further research is needed on the relationships between food security and safety, traditional meat production and cultured meat as alternative to real meat, before the marketplace launch of this new product.
Liberalisation of Competition and Stimulation of the Economy by Granting State Aid in the Republic of Moldova
Authors:   Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Galați, Romania, Ghencea Alexandru , Manolache Simona Beatrice ,   Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Galați, Romania, Pila Mihaela ,   Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Galați, Romania, Liptac Adrian Petre ,   Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Galați, Romania, Stanciu Silvius ,   Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, Galați, Romania
Published: July 2023

The European integration process has fostered the continuous advancement of economic relations with the EU, necessitating the modernization of domestic legislation through alignment with EU regulations, particularly in the realm of competition within the agro-food sector. The liberalization of competition is a positive catalyst for product diversification, consumer welfare, economic growth, and overall quality of life. The paper aims to assess the level of harmonization between national regulations governing the agrifood market and European regulations. The research entails the analysis of local legislation in the food sector, relevant scholarly works, and reports from the Competition Office. The findings indicate that the food industry and retail food trade are economic activities that require the elimination of anti-competitive barriers and the promotion of free competition. Furthermore, the provision of state aid to public companies must adhere to competition rules and avoid detrimental effects on the functioning of the market's supply and demand mechanism. In addition, the study aims to provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with the harmonization process. By examining the effectiveness of existing regulatory frameworks and identifying areas for improvement, this research contributes to the ongoing discussions on promoting fair competition and enhancing market efficiency in the agri-food sector. The findings of this study will inform policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers, enabling them to make informed decisions and develop strategies that foster a competitive and sustainable agri-food market in line with European standards. It is important to note that this research represents a preliminary analysis of competition in the agro-food chain, with further exploration planned as part of the doctoral training program.
PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN PENELITIAN TINDAKAN KELAS DALAM KAITANNYA DENGAN IDENTIFIKASI MASALAH PADA SISWA
Authors: Puri V. G.S. , Wijaya D.A. P. , Noveni N. A. , Septiningsih D. S.
Published: July 2023

Salah satu usaha dalam peningkatan kualitas pendidikan ialah dengan melakukan kegiatan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas. Dalam Penelitian Tindakan Kelas, guru diharapkan mampu mengidentifikasi masalah yang dapat menghambat kegiatan pembelajaran, diantaranya keadaan dan karakteristik siswa yang bermacam-macam. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk 1) meningkatkan pengetahuan guru mengenai Penelitian Tindakan Kelas, 2) membantu pendidik memahami tahapan perkembangan remaja dalam rangka pengidentifikasian masalah di kelas, 3) meningkatkan kesadaran mengenai pentingnya kompetensi observasi perilaku di kelas sehingga diharapkan pendidik mampu lebih peka dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini merupakan ceramah dan tanya jawab. Hasil dari pelatihan yang diikuti oleh 15 guru SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Purbalingga dan SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Purwokerto ini ialah meningkatnya kesadaran peningkatan kualitas kelas melalui Penelitian Tindakan Kelas serta pemahaman yang lebih mendalam mengenai karakteristik siswa usia remaja guna mendapatkan solusi yang tepat untuk pemecahan masalah yang terjadi di dalam kelas. Peserta memberikan tanggapan yang bagus pada kegiatan ini dan berharap diadakan kembali serta diadakan di sekolah-sekolah lainnya.

 

Kata kunci : guru, penelitian tindakan kelas, tahapan perkembangan remaja.
IMPLEMENTASI PENGOLAHAN KOTORAN SAPI BERBASIS SIMANTRI (SISTEM PERTANIAN TERINTEGRASI) SEBAGAI PUPUK ORGANIK PADAT DESA TIYINGGADING
Authors: Gunawan I.G. N.W
Published: July 2023

Desa Tiyinggading, Kabupaten Tabanan, Provinsi Bali merupakan desa dengan memiliki pemandangan bukit, sawah dan gunung. Hal ini menyebabkan adanya objek wisata di Desa Tiyinggading. Sebagian masyarakat Desa Tiyinggading berprofesi sebagai petani dan memelihara sapi untuk mengolah lahan pertaniannya. Salah satunya pengimplementasian perternakan didesa tersebut dengan adanya KTT Manik Amertha. Namun, kondisi lapangan pada ternak sapi KTT Manik Amertha Desa Tiyinggading masih kurang memenuhi standar. Kondisi mesin tepat guna di lahan ternak tersebut masih tidak terawat dan banyak yang rusak. Selain itu, para anggota KTT Manik Amertha belum memiliki pemahaman dan keahlian teknis yang baik sehingga kotoran sapi pun menjadi menumpuk karena tidak diolah serta hasil pupuk organik padat yang dihasilkan tidak memenuhi standar. Masalah menjadi semakin parah karena kurangnya mitra penjualan terkait dengan produk pupuk organik padat hasil olahan mitra tersebut. Dengan dilaksanakannya program pemberdayaan masyarakat ini, para mitra mengalami peningkatan pemahaman tentang proses mengolah limbah kotoran sapi menjadi pupuk organik padat, peningkatan keahlian teknis dalam mengolah pupuk organik padat serta peningkatan nilai jual pupuk organik padat.

 

Kata kunci : Pertanian, mesin tepat guna, kotoran sapi, pupuk organik, pemberdayaan masyarakat
Determination of the Effect of Different Doses of ECG Applications on Reproductive Parameters in Primiparous Akkaraman Kangal Sheep
Authors: Takcı Abdurrahman , Kıvrak Mehmet Buğra , Yüksel Murat
Published: July 2023

To increase meat production at a level parallel to meet the demand of the increasing world population in recent years, reproductive management in farm animals must be successful. In order to reach the desired level of fertility in sheep, particularly starting with the non-prolific breeds, anoestrus period applications should be carried out effectively. In this study, different doses of equine chorionic gonadotropin were applied to determine the effective eCG dose for underwent estrus synchronization with progesterone in anoestrus Kangal ewes whose milk and wool yield has been completely abandoned by the breeder for various reasons and whose only economic benefit is lamb production. A total of 225 Kangal Akkaraman Sheep breeds, 2 years old, with a body condition score of 2.5-3.5 and an average weight of 40-50 kg, were included in the study. In line with this purpose, ewes were divided into 3 groups, containing 75 primiparous sheep. A vaginal sponge containing progesterone was inserted into the animals in all groups on day 0. Seven days after this application (on the 7th day), vaginal sponges were removed and Prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) was applied. When the vaginal sponge was removed and the PGF2α was administered, 400 IU of eCG was given to animals in Group 1 (n:75), 500 IU of eCG was administrated to animals in Group 2 (n:75), and 600 IU of eCG was injected to the ewes in Group 3. The effectiveness of different doses of eCG application on reproductive parameters such as estrous rate, pregnancy rate, multiple pregnancy rate, and the number of offspring was evaluated. While no statistical difference could be determined between the groups in terms of the stated reproductive parameters, numerically more offspring were obtained in the group in which eCG was applied at a low rate (Group 1). In the light of this information, it is concluded that 400 IU eCG can be as effective as 600 IU eCG in sexual stimulation of Kangal ewes in anestrus.
Ecoinvestigadores: una propuesta para favorecer actitudes proambientales y aprendizajes en primaria
Authors: Olivo-Franco José Luis , Redondo Insignares Wendy Paola
Published: July 2023

Esta investigación se propuso promover aprendizajes y actitudes proambientales en el estudiantado de la Institución Educativa Técnica Agrícola Juan Domínguez Romero de Caracolí-Colombia, al tratar la problemática ambiental relacionada con el ecosistema asociado a una fuente de agua ubicada en el corregimiento de Caracolí, por medio de herramientas digitales durante la pandemia. Se enmarcó en un paradigma interpretativo-cualitativo, un enfoque complejo, una planificación e intervención-educativa evaluada mediante los productos de aprendizaje. Así, fue necesario replantear el rol de docentes y de estudiantes, dado que su implementación demandó cierto grado de investigación por parte del estudiantado y las estrategias desarrolladas constituyeron oportunidades de aprendizaje para estos. A partir del análisis de los productos del estudiantado, se muestran actitudes proambientales del grupo, apropiación de saberes tanto ancestrales como científicos, concienciación sobre el cuidado y uso razonable de los recursos naturales de su entorno. Se sugiere implementar el tratamiento de situaciones contextuales y la inmersión del estudiantado en procesos que los aproximen a investigar.
 
Eco-researchers: a proposal to promote pro-environmental attitudes and learning in elementary school
Abstract
This research aimed to promote learning and pro-environmental attitudes in the student body of the Institución Educativa Técnica Agricola Juan Dominguez Romero from Caracolí-Colombia by dealing with the environmental problem related to the associated ecosystem of a water source in Caracolí, mediated by digital tools in a pandemic. It was framed from an interpretive-qualitative paradigm, a complex approach, planning and educational-intervention evaluated through learning products. Thus, it was necessary to rethink the role of teachers and students, given that its implementation required a certain degree of research by the student body and the strategies developed constituted learning opportunities for them. From the analysis of the products of the student body, pro-environmental attitudes of the group, appropriation of both ancestral and scientific knowledge, awareness of the care and reasonable use of the natural resources of their environment are shown. It is suggested to implement the treatment of contextual situations and the immersion of the student body in processes that bring them closer to research.
Hallazgos imagenológicos de la relación COVID-19 y EVC: serie de casos
Authors: Pichardo Omar , Riley Moguel Ambar Elizabeth
Published: July 2023

Las infecciones por virus pertenecientes a la familia Coronaviridae son agentes causales de patologías respiratorias, hepáticas, intestinales y ocasionalmente neurológicas. Pueden provocar un ictus isquémico y hemorragia cerebral por diversos mecanismos. Este artículo es observacional, retrospectivo, transversal, descriptivo. Serie de casos de ictus isquémico y hemorrágico atendidos en el Hospital Regional "1 de Octubre" en el período de mayo de 2020 a agosto de 2020 asociados a infección por SARS-CoV-2 con el uso de ayudas en el diagnóstico por imagen mediante TC de tórax basado en la clasificación CO-RADS, RT-PCR, correlación clínica e imagenológica del ictus, teniendo en cuenta su localización y tiempo de evolución. Se encontraron un total de 9 pacientes con ECV y COVID-19: 4 pacientes con antecedente de HSA y 4 pacientes sin comorbilidades que debutaron con ECV durante la infección por COVID-19, 1 con valvulopatía cardiaca, los síntomas neurológicos recogidos fueron: dolor de cabeza, desorientación, disartria, afasia motora, convulsiones, parálisis facial, hemiparesia y hemiplejía. 7 pacientes con presentación isquémica, uno de ellos tuvo una transformación hemorrágica y 2 solo eventos hemorrágicos. El estado de hipercoagulabilidad asociado con la respuesta hiperinflamatoria desencadenada por COVID-19 podría considerarse una posible causa de accidente cerebrovascular. La COVID-19 es una patología relacionada con la enfermedad vascular cerebral, causando patología isquémica, pero también puede tener características hemorrágicas. El hallazgo de TAC más frecuente en TAC de tórax es vidrio esmerilado y aumento de patrón de trama broncopulmonar.
Los Derechos de sucesión pensional en la Ley del Seguro Social
Authors: Martínez Martínez Verónica Lidia
Published: July 2023

Partiendo de la conceptualización del beneficiario legal, su clasificación y los requisitos que deben cumplir, conforme a la Ley del Seguro Social, para que el Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social los inscriba y reconozca como beneficiarios del titular del derecho, en este trabajo se analizan los requisitos que deben observar los beneficiarios para acceder a los derechos de sucesión pensional y conservarlos en los seguros de riesgos de trabajo y vida, aunque se transgredan sus derechos humanos. Palabras clave: seguros sociales, riesgos de trabajo, seguro de vida, muerte, beneficiarios, sucesión pensional, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.
La trata de personas desde el análisis de las ciencias penales
Authors: Guerra Contreras Gabriela
Published: July 2023

La trata de personas es un delito multiofensivo, por ende, es considerado entre los asuntos que por su gravedad merecen la atención prioritaria de los Estados y la sociedad en general. Al respecto, el libro “El Fenómeno de la trata de personas” presenta una amplia perspectiva sobre el avance en general de tal fenómeno, y los factores involucrados dentro de él, comenzando por una definición concreta acerca de lo que implica el delito, que más allá de obtener un significado, lo que conlleva es un medio de defensa para que no existan lagunas dentro del encuadre penal.
ISA 240 Bağımsız Denetçinin Hileye İlişkin Sorumluluklarında Güncel Gelişmeler: IAASB Beklenti Farklarını Azaltma Projesi
Authors: SARISOY Özkan , DEMİR PALİ Çağla
Published: July 2023

Denetim çalışmalarına yön veren denetim standartları iş dünyasında meydana gelen değişimler doğrultusunda değişmekte ve gelişmektedir. Bu alanda çeşitli kurumlar araştırmalar ve çalışmalar yapmaktadır. IAASB, 2020 yılında ISA 240 Finansal Tabloların Bağımsız Denetiminde Bağımsız Denetçinin Hileye İlişkin Sorumlulukları standardında değişiklik yapmak için bir proje başlatmış ve bu proje kapsamında hile ve sürekliliğe ilişkin beklenti farklarının nedenleri ve olası çözümleri üzerine bir araştırma yapılmıştır. Bu araştırmada IAASB tarafından yayımlanan tartışma kağıdına gelen yanıtlar incelenmiştir. Sonuçlara göre beklenti farklarının en önemli nedenleri; kamunun ve genel olarak ekosistemdeki üyelerin denetim hakkında yeterli bilgiye sahip olmaması, denetçilerin yeterince kalifiye olmaması, denetimin yanlış değerlendirilmesi ve olağandışı beklentilerdir. Çözüm için sunulan önerilerden en dikkat çekenlerin başında finansal raporlama ekosistemindeki üyeler ve kamunun denetim hakkında bilgilendirilmesi, standartların güncellenmesi, rehberler hazırlanması ve teknoloji/veri analitiği yöntemlerinin denetimde kullanılması yer almaktadır. Beklenti farklarını azaltmak için önemlilik, makul güvence, denetim, hile ve mesleki şüphecilik gibi ana kavramların netliğe kavuşturulmasının önemi vurgulanmıştır.
Kurumsal Sürdürülebilirlik ve Finansmana Erişim: BİST’de Bir Uygulama
Authors: ÇAM İlhan
Published: July 2023

Bu makalede, kurumsal sürdürülebilirliğin işletmelerin finansmana erişim düzeylerini nasıl etkilediğinin incelenmesi
amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma örneklemi 2008-2021 yılları arasında toplam 68 firma ve 332 firma-yılı gözleminden oluşmaktadır.
Kurumsal sürdürülebilirlik, çevresel, sosyal ve kurumsal yönetim faaliyetleri, finansmana erişim ise Kaplan ve Zingales ve
Whited ve Wu endeksleri ile ölçülmüştür. Otokorelasyon, değişen varyans ve yatay kesitsel bağımlılık gibi problemlerin varlığı
durumunda dirençli standart hatalar elde edilmesine olanak tanıyan Driscoll-Kraay dirençli standart hatalar panel veri
yöntemine göre, firmaların kurumsal sürdürülebilirlik düzeyleri arttıkça finansmana erişim kabiliyetleri artmaktadır. Ayrıca
sürdürülebilirlik bileşenleri bazında yürütülen analiz bulgularında da bileşenlerin farklı finansmana erişim düzeyi göstergeleri
üzerinde anlamlı etkiye sahip oldukları görülmüştür. Sonuç olarak sürdürülebilirlik faaliyetlerine daha fazla yatırım yapan
işletmelerin finansal kısıtlılık düzeyleri azalabilecek ve böylelikle işletmeler, gelecek faaliyetleri için öneme sahip olan stratejik
yatırımlara daha kolay kaynak bulabileceklerdir.
Inheritance of the trait of high oleic acid content in F2 and generation BC1 of winter rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)
Authors:   V.S. Pustovoit All-Russian Research Institute of Oil Crops, Golova A.A.
Published: July 2023

The aim of the work was to study the patterns of inheritance of the trait of high oleic content in the F2 and generation BC1 of winter rapeseed in order to obtain new knowledge about the genetic mechanisms of the high oleic acid contents in seed oil and scientifically based approaches to the development of the breeding germplasm with a high content of oleic acid. The studies were carried out in 2021– 2022 in the field. The material was reciprocal F1 hybrids from crossings of the high-oleic line VN-1848 (79.3%) and two lines from the cultivars Sarmat and Selegor of VNIIMK breeding with the traditional content of oleic acid in seed oil – 62.1 and 60.5%, respectively. Hybrids F1 were used to produce BC1 seeds. F2 and BC1 generations were obtained in 2022. In F2 hybrids, splitting into two phenotypic classes was observed in a ratio of 15 : 1. The first one included lines with oleic acid content in seed oil less than 79%, the second one – lines with high rates of this trait at the level or higher than the parental high-oleic component (18 : 1 > 79%). This proposes the control of a trait by two pairs of non-allelic genes with an additive effect. As a result of backcrosses using the high-oleic lines VN-1848 as the maternal component, 55 genotypes with a low content of oleic acid (18 : 1 < 79%) and 11 genotypes with high levels of this trait (18 : 1 > 79%) were obtained. This corresponded to a splitting ratio of 3 : 1. All χ2 values turned out to be less than 3.8, p > 0.05.The results of the studies confirm our assumption that the oleic acid content in seed oil is controlled by two pairs of non-allelic genes; the manifestation of this trait in plants is observed only when all alleles are in a homozygous recessive state.
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis and whole lung lavage in Kenya: A case report
Authors: Onyango Evans Arnold , Kagima Jacqueline Wanjiku , Nyale George Mwamnemo , Walong Edwin Oloo , Atina Jackson Omayio
Published: July 2023

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare interstitial lung disease. The ideal therapy to clear the accumulated lipoproteinaceous material is whole lung lavage (WLL). While there have been few cases of PAP in Sub-Saharan Africa, none have been reported in Kenya. We describe a case of a 36-year-old Kenyan lady with progressive dyspnea, cough, tachypneic, and respiratory crackles at presentation. A high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan showed a “crazy-paving” pattern and a transbronchial lung biopsy revealed periodic acid-Schiff positive exudates. She was diagnosed with PAP and WLL was performed. She was discharged after 3 days with marked improvement. Unfortunately, she succumbed intraoperatively during the WLL of the contralateral lung 6 weeks later and a postmortem revealed widespread proteinosis. This case illustrates the diagnosis and treatment of a rare lung disease by WLL in a resource-limited setting with the assistance of a multidisciplinary team.
Engine of Destruction? An Introduction to the History of the Maori Land Court
Authors: Gilling Bryan D
Published: July 2023

For 130 years, the Maori Land Court had reflected and shaped policies concerning the ownership and disposal of Maori land. This article surveys the primary and secondary sources of information concerning the Court's operations, noting the abundance of material, but the paucity of analysis. It then moves to the Court's legislative base in the Native Land Acts from 1862 and the principles and methodology by which statute was converted to practice and Maori custom to English law. The costs to Maori of this system, especially those related to surveying, are explored. Finally, the developments and changes in the twentieth century, such as those in Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993, are considered.
Custom Law: Address to the New Zealand Society for Legal and Social Philosophy
Authors: Durie E T
Published: July 2023

The author was then the Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court and Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal. He is of Ngāti Kauwhata, Ngāti Raukawa and Rangitāne descent. The text is a paper delivered to the New Zealand Society for Legal and Social Philosophy at Victoria University of Wellington on 22 July 1994. The author introduces the laws of Māori to a non-Māori audience by providing a framework for a distinctive set of values that collectively constituted the Māori legal order. He begins with the constraints on the development of a custom law study. He then discusses the nature of customary law, noting that it reflects the social and political order of the people. The author also argues that a study of Māori land tenure was more than likely to reveal a substantial religious philosophy due to their long-standing personal connections to their land and whakapapa. The author concludes by lamenting the lack of a comprehensive study of Māori law as a science at the time.
A Ngai Tahu Perspective on Some Treaty Questions
Authors: O'Regan Tipene
Published: July 2023

The author, then the Chairman of the Ngai Tahu Maori Trust Board and of the Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commission – Te Ohu Kai Moana, provides a perspective on Treaty issues from the perspective of the Ngai Tahu. The author outlines Ngai Tahu's engagement in formal proceedings before the Waitangi Tribunal on an extension of the WAI 27 case under the Crown Forest Assets Act 1989, the first such case of its kind to have reached that stage of development. The author concludes that questions regarding the relationship between governance and tino rangatiratanga will be addressed by the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. *This article also contains a question and answer session with Sir Tipene.
Fantástico y ruptura en la poesía española del siglo XXI: una primera aproximación
Authors: López Fernández Álvaro , Molina Gil Raúl
Published: July 2023

Las teorías de lo fantástico han ido ampliando en los últimos años su rango de aplicación hasta alcanzar a la poesía, tradicionalmente excluida de estos estudios. En la actualidad contamos ya con varios acercamientos críticos que se han centrado, en su mayoría, en una poética fantástica figurativa y fundamentada en su narratividad. Sin menoscabar el potencial transgresor de estos poemas, en este artículo queremos ampliar este corpus hacia poéticas más experimentales y rupturistas, con el objetivo de demostrar que también en estas áreas más inexploradas existen ecos y procedimientos fantásticos. Así, tras unas disquisiciones teóricas iniciales y una revisión de algunas de las poéticas narrativas más interesantes en su relación con lo no-mimético, analizaremos los efectos fantásticos que despiertan composiciones de Clara Janés, Antonio Méndez Rubio, Ángela Segovia, Juan Andrés García Román, Xaime Martínez, Ana Correro y Juan Fernández Rivero.