bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Un strålande futuro needs mehr dan два langues
Authors: Michel Marije
Published: February 2024

Als hoogleraar Tweede Taalverwerving bij Europese Talen en Culturen (ETC) is Marije Michel verantwoordelijk voor het onderwijs in alle acht talen die bij ETC aangeboden worden: Duits, Engels, Frans, Italiaans, Russisch, Spaans, Zweeds en Nederlands als tweede taal. In Michel’s meertalige oratie komen al deze talen aan bod. Het onderzoek van Michel beslaat het leren van een nieuwe taal bovenop de moedertaal. Als we beter begrijpen wat taalleren als cognitief en sociaal fenomeen inhoudt, meent zij, kunnen we het ook beter onderwijzen. Veel meer dan woordjes en grammatica Michel legt uit dat taalonderwijs ernaar moet streven dat taalleerders niet alleen een croissantje bij de Franse bakker kunnen bestellen of erger nog, een rijtje Duitse voorzetsels kunnen opnoemen, maar dat mensen taal- en cultuurbewust worden gemaakt. Door te kijken naar andere talen en culturen leert men een andere manier van denken. Het taalonderwijs is volgens haar bij uitstek geschikt om over taal als uitdrukking van identiteit na te denken. In onze tijd is het belangrijk om ons bewust te worden van de perspectieven van andere taalgemeenschappen. Conform het Europese ideaal zou daarom elke burger de moedertaal plus twee andere talen moeten leren spreken, zodat we weten dat ‘anders’ niet ‘vreemd’ maar juist fascinerend is. Je eigen achtergrond tegen het licht Naast taalvaardigheid moet het taalonderwijs daarom diep inzicht in de taal, cultuur en de politiek van een taalgebied geven. Door je te verdiepen in een andere taal en cultuur, leer je niet alleen de complexiteit van de andere taal te doorgronden, maar kun je ook via de schoonheid van taal en cultuur je eigen achtergrond tegen het licht houden. Dat maakt meertalige geesteswetenschappelijke expertise uniek. Michel wil zich inzetten voor meer dan twee talen – want deze stralende kijk op de wereld gunt ze iedereen.
Evolving online search behavior for COVID-19 information over the course of the pandemic: Searches for COVID decline over time (2020-2022) (Preprint)
Authors: Russell Daniel , An Lawrence
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on people’s lives, health outcomes, and their medical information-seeking behaviors. It is well known that people often turn to online information sources, frequently beginning with asking medical questions of search engines. Understanding how people search for medical information about COVID-19 can tell us a great deal about their shifting interests and, implicitly, the conceptual categories of their search behavior. This paper explores Google searches for COVID-19 information from both public data sources (Google Trends) as well as from Google’s internal search datasets. Of interest is the way in which shifts in search terms reflect various trends of misinformation outbreaks, the beginning of public health information campaigns, and waves of COVID-19 infections

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to describe online search behavior related to COVID-19 vaccines from the beginning of the pandemic until mid-2022.

METHODS

The study analyzes online search behavior in the US from searchers using Google to search for topics related to COVID-19. We examine searches made from January, 2020 through July, 2022 following the initial identification of COVID-19 in the US, through emergency vaccine use authorizations, various misinformation eruptions, the start of public vaccination efforts, and several waves of COVID-19 infections. Google is the dominant search engine in the US accounting for approximately 89 percent of total search volume in the US as of January, 2022. [ref] As such, search data from Google reflects the major interests of public health concerns about COVID, its treatments, and its issues.

RESULTS

COVID search volume was extraordinarily high at the beginning of the pandemic with a large burst of searches in early 2020. After October, 2020, search volume more-or-less fluctuated with overall caseload, but by late 2021, search behavior shifted significantly: searches no longer followed the number of reported cases. Instead, the total number of COVID searches/day fell to a fairly low and consistent level of interest, suggesting a kind of COVID-fatigue or learning effect in searches.

CONCLUSIONS

Tracking and analysis of public information seeking behavior can offer important insights to guide the activity of health care providers, public health advocates, and policy makers. In particular, tracking overall levels of search behavior can serve as a sign of public awareness, interest, and also serve as a marker for the development of topic fatigue. Shifting search patterns between specific topics can inform public health providers about ways in which patients seek actual resources and services. Lack of search interest, particularly in comparison to misinformation, is a warning sign for low public engagement and should sound a call for new or additional messaging approaches.
Exploring Virtual Reality and Exercise Simulator Interventions in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Comprehensive Literature Review (Preprint)
Authors: Sarai Gurdeep , Jayaraman Prem Prakash , Tirosh Oren , Wickramasinghe Nilmini
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

This paper explores virtual reality (VR) and exercise simulator-based interventions for individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Past research indicates that both VR and simulator-based interventions enhance cognitive functions, such as executive function and memory, though their impacts on attention vary.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to contribute to the ongoing scientific discourse on integrating technology-driven interventions into the management and evaluation of ADHD. It specifically seeks to consolidate findings on how VR and exercise simulators may support individuals with ADHD, acknowledging associated challenges and implications inherent in both technological approaches.

METHODS

This research synthesizes existing literature to examine the potential efficacy of VR and exercise simulator-based interventions for individuals with ADHD. It evaluates these interventions' capacity to address specific challenges and emphasizes the need for tailored adjustments to accommodate unique user behaviors. Additionally, it underscores the limited exploration of user perceptions of Exercise Simulator-based interventions and the undervalued role of motor function in both ADHD assessment and symptom management.

RESULTS

The findings of this comprehensive examination reveal that, while these interventions enhance user motivation and enjoyment, certain challenges resist modification through technology. Moreover, this work uncovers the nuanced complexities associated with tailoring these technologies to address distinct aspects of user behavior, also identifying potential drawbacks in VR usage.

CONCLUSIONS

This extensive exploration serves as a guiding compass for future advancements and enhancements in interventions designed to support individuals with ADHD. It advocates for participant-centric approaches that aim to optimize both cognitive and motor outcomes while prioritizing the enhancement of user experiences. This study underscores the necessity for a holistic perspective in shaping interventions, acknowledging the interplay between cognitive and motor functions, and advocates for refining technological interventions to address the multifaceted needs of individuals with ADHD.
Fact or Fiction: Accelerometry versus Self-Report in Adherence to Pediatric Concussion Protocols, A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: DeMatteo Carol , Randall Sarah , Jakubowski Josephine , Stazyk Kathy , Obeid Joyce , Noseworthy Michael , Mazurek Michael , Timmons Brian W , Connolly John , Giglia Lucy , Hall Geoffrey , Lin Chia-Yu , Perrotta Samantha
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Our research team developed evidence-based Return to Activity and Return to School protocols for youths with concussion which are based on the Sports Concussion Consensus statements and the main management strategy for concussion recovery.

OBJECTIVE

It is important to determine if youth with concussion adhere to these protocols before evaluation in randomized control trials. Youth who were more adherent would have a lower incidence of repeat injury, shorter times to Return to Activity and better outcomes in quality of life, mental health, and cognition measures.

METHODS

Participants were recruited from the Hospital Emergency Department, community referrals from their primary physician, and rehabilitation or sports medicine clinics. Youths (N=139) aged 5-18 with concussion. In this prospective longitudinal cohort study, self-reported symptoms and protocol stage of recovery were monitored every 48 hours until symptom resolution. Daily accelerometry data was collected. Participants were evaluated using a battery of measures at 3 time points. Participants were not blinded or randomized.

RESULTS

   For Return to Activity Stage 1, 13% of participants were adherent. 11% and 34% of participants were adherent for Stage 2 and 3, respectively. The median time to symptom-resolution for participants who self-reported adherence to the Return to Activity protocol was 13 days and 20 days for those who self-reported non-adherence (p=0.03). The re-injury rate among the cohort was 2% (N=3).  

CONCLUSIONS

  Adherence to staged protocols post-concussion was minimal when assessed with accelerometers, but higher by self-report. More physical activity restrictions resulted in lower adherence. Although adherence was low, re-injury rate was low suggesting a protective effect of monitoring and Return to Activity protocols. The results of this study support an ease in protocols and earlier resumption of activities.
COMPARISON OF EPIDURAL VOLUME EXTENSION USING 2% LIGNOCAINE WITH STANDARD EPIDURAL VOLUME EXTENSION TECHNIQUE FOR HYSTERECTOMY UNDER COMBINED SPINAL EPIDURAL ANESTHESIA
Authors: AGARWAL SONIA , GUPTA SWATI , GOYAL GAURAV
Published: February 2024

Objectives: We compared epidural volume extension (EVE) using 2% Xylocaine with standard EVE technique and studied characteristics of neuraxial block along with hemodynamic stability and recovery profile in total abdominal hysterectomy surgery under combined spinal-epidural (CSE) anesthesia.
Methods: 50 patients undergoing hysterectomy were randomly assigned into two groups. Group M (EVE with 2% 10 mL lignocaine) and Group C (EVE with 10 mL NS). Patients were anesthetized using CSE with 0.75% hyperbaric ropivacaine 2.5 mL and EVE, as per drug assigned to group. Anesthesia was maintained with epidural top-up with 2% lignocaine in 6 mL aliquot. Conscious sedation was provided. Perioperative data and recovery profile were recorded.
Results: The amount of epidural anesthesia required to maintain block was less in Group M (17.7±4.5 mL in comparison to 26.9±7.3 mL in Group C p<0.001). Time for first epidural top-up required was early in Group C (62.1±26.2 min) than in Group M (83.718±.3 min). Onset of motor blockade was earlier in Group M (8.4±4.8 min). Quality of anesthesia was better in Group M. Pain and recovery from neuraxial block was earlier in Group C (31.02±13 min) in comparison to 49.88±12.01 min in Group M. Safe level of block was achieved without affecting cardiorespiratory function in all patients.
Conclusion: CSE with modified EVE is a feasible technique, is associated with early onset of neuraxial block, and had longer time of two-segment regression with the need of less anesthesia drugs.
RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH – AN IGNORED BUT EMERGING INDICATOR TO PREDICT ADVERSE EVENTS IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS
Authors: Mistry Hardikkumar A , Parmar Dharitri
Published: February 2024

Objectives: Hypertension (HT) is related to the development of ischemic heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and chronic kidney disease. It is one of the primary causes of long-term morbidity and mortality. Past studies showed that red blood cell (RBC) morphology plays a significant role in inflammatory conditions of HT. Hence, this study was conducted to find association of erythrocyte parameters like RBC distribution width (RDW) with arterial blood pressure in hypertensives.
Methods: The study was conducted in two groups: study and control. Fifty hypertensives and 50 normotensives between 40 and 60 years, matching inclusion and exclusion criteria were involved, and blood samples were taken and analyzed.
Results: Our study has found significantly low values of mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular hemoglobin in the study group. However, the study group shows significantly high RDW values as compared to control group.
Conclusion: High RDW values in hypertensives are a strong indicator of RBC abnormality, and it is associated with various vascular complications along with end-organ damage.
Sirenas y jícaras en el arte verbal y en la materialidad oral americana.
Authors: Crolla Adriana Cristina
Published: February 2024

Sabemos que los monstruos participan desde los orígenes de las cosmogonías. Son la encarnación del mal o el caos que amenaza constantemente el orden cósmico.  Por ello el hombre se inventó historias para que en su transmisión operaran como talismanes o salvoconductos que libraran o educaran ante los peligros de la naturaleza y, ente lo femenino, en estrecha conjunción. En este sentido el hombre percibió desde antiguo la relación del astro nocturno con todo aquello que comporta ciclos y fluidez, aproximando la luna a lo femenino, a la pérdida, la transformación y lo mortuorio.  Las figuras de las brujas, vampiros y sirenas configuran diferentes resoluciones de este mismo ancestral tabú.  Pero la importancia de la sirena se manifiesta en la pervivencia y modulaciones adquiridas en diferentes culturas y tiempos y el modo cómo quedaron inscriptas en artefactos literarios y en la oralidad.
Encuentro polifónico por el agua en una zona marginal urbana del sureste mexicano
Authors: Manchón Lerman Débora
Published: February 2024

Al presente escrito le acompañan las voces de diversos sectores urbanos, en el encuentro para declarar lugar sagrado al manantial Nichi’ix, La Hormiga en la Cuenca de Jovel, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. Este tema no había sido abordado y su enfoque es etnográfico para una narrativa donde los enunciados orales son fundamentales así como las expresiones estéticas y los comentarios interpretativos. Mediante conceptos de la translingüística bajtiana, podemos atender este encuentro polifónico y profundamente estético donde participan las Comunidades Eclesiales de Base (CEB), tradicionalistas tsotsiles, representantes civiles; grupos ambientalistas, autoridades gubernamentales del área de ecología y del Sistema de Agua Potable y Alcantarillado Municipal (SAPAM), que se expresan desde los discursos políticos, las oraciones devocionales o los alegatos por una sociedad respetuosa del entorno y sus ciclos naturales, en ese sentido es un encuentro de y para el entendimiento de la sociedad con la naturaleza donde se observan temas y problemáticas manifiestas en tiempos de crisis climática, particularmente en lo relativo al agua.
Efficiency of ozone (O3) therapy on experimental acidic skin burns in rats
Authors: Nevzat Emre Aslan , Erol Hanifi , Balcıoğlu Esra , Betül Yalçin
Published: February 2024

In this study, it was aimed to investigate the efficacy of O3 therapy in experimentally induced HF skin burns in rats. A total of 20 healthy male Wistar Albino rats (weighing 250-300 g, aged 16 weeks) were used as the material of the study. They were divided into two groups (as experimental and control groups) of 10 rats which were housed individually and fed ad libitum. Hydrofluoric acid (HF) skin burns were induced in all animals. The ozonized (20 µg O3/mL) liquid vaseline was applied topically for seven days to the experiment group as well as parallelly, a saline solution was applied to the control group. In the histopathologic evaluation, inflammation, vascularization, epithelial regeneration and fibrosis were evaluated.

The epithelial proliferation and collagenization were higher and statistically significant in the experimental group, while the infiltration was higher and statistically significant in the control group. As a result of this study, it was observed that ozone plays an important role in the tissue repair process in chemical burns. The increase of fibroblast activation and re-epithelization in the experimental group demonstrated that ozone therapy could be suggested as first aid in HF skin burns. It was concluded that more studies on ozone are needed to shed light on the subject.
Más allá del test de proporcionalidad: análisis, crítica y metodologías de adjudicación alternativas al modelo de Robert Alexy
Authors: Martín Reyes Javier
Published: February 2024

En la era de la ponderación no sorprende que el test de proporcionalidad sea considerado como una metodología “universal” e “inevitable”, que “no tiene ningún rival serio”. Sucede, sin embargo, que la doctrina y la práctica jurisprudencial han tenido desarrollos recientes que ponen en tela de juicio esta narrativa. Este libro ofrece claves para (re)pensar la adjudicación constitucional más allá del modelo de Robert Alexy. En primer lugar, presenta una formalización completa del test que permite comprender mejor sus componentes, evidenciar sus deficiencias estructurales y plantear cambios necesarios. En segundo lugar, analiza y compara cinco metodologías alternativas al test: las teorías del contenido esencial, el método de los casos paradigmáticos, los test ad hoc, los niveles de escrutinio estadounidenses y la ponderación simple.
Derecho satelital y del espacio exterior
Authors: Álvarez Clara Luz
Published: February 2024

La obra aporta los resultados de investigación sobre el marco jurídico internacional y nacional en materia satelital y del espacio exterior, haciendo un recuento de los hitos históricos y un repaso a los aspectos técnicos básicos para las actividades espaciales. Adicionalmente, aborda los tópicos de debate contemporáneo, tales como la sostenibilidad del espacio, la no apropiación de éste por actores espaciales y el acceso equitativo a las órbitas bajas. Este libro viene a llenar un vacío por la ausencia de obras en español sobre lo satelital y del espacio exterior desde el derecho y la política pública, por lo que cualquier persona interesada en las actividades espaciales y la comunicación vía satélite encontrará información relevante que, además de invitar a la reflexión, propone nuevas líneas de investigación en la materia.
Medconnect (Android App): Linking Doctors, Patients, and Prescriptions Digitally
Authors: Bhone Abhishek
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Medconnect, an innovative Android application, emerges as a transformative platform within the healthcare sector, seamlessly bridging the communication gap between doctors, patients, and pharmacies. This application introduces a novel approach to managing prescriptions digitally, ensuring accuracy, enhancing medication adherence, and streamlining the healthcare experience. With functionalities like e-prescriptions, real-time appointment scheduling, and a comprehensive medical history database, Medconnect prioritizes patient care and data security. The integration of advanced technologies facilitates a more efficient healthcare delivery system, reduces the potential for prescription errors, and promotes a collaborative environment between healthcare providers and patients. By embodying the principles of accessibility, reliability, and user-centric design, Medconnect stands at the forefront of digital healthcare innovation, promising a future where managing health and wellness is more integrated and intuitive.
La burguesía mercantil santanderina, 1700-1850. Cambio social y de mentalidad
Authors: Maruri Villanueva Ramón
Published: February 2024

Por primera vez se aborda con carácter monográfico el estudio de la burguesía mercantil santanderina durante un periodo tan crucial de su historia como el comprendido entre 1700 y 1850. Desde su actividad profesional la burguesía de los negocios llegará a asumir un especial protagonismo, contribuyendo decisivamente a imprimir al Santander urbano un marcado «carácter burgués». Tal protagonismo significó para los hombres del comercio pasar de ser modestos —anónimos, casi diríamos— integrantes de un grupo socio-profesional sin estima social a comienzos del setecientos, a consolidarse como élite de poder durante la primera mitad del siglo XIX. A través de diversas variables —bases materiales, vivienda, familia, cultura y actitudes ante la muerte— R. Maruri aborda el cambio de mentalidad de la burguesía mercantil santanderina, enmarcándolo en el cambio social que se opera en una España en tránsito del Antiguo Régimen al sistema liberal.
Compound flooding from storm surges, rivers, and groundwater - Hydrodynamic modelling in a coastal catchment
Authors: Seidenfaden Ida Karlsson , Skjerbæk Maria Rebekka , Henriksen Hans Jørgen , Kjeldsen Kristian K , Sonnenborg Torben Obel
Published: February 2024

Coastal zones are particularly vulnerable to flooding. Several climatic
and state variables may drive the occurrence of such events, e.g., storm
surges, sea level rise, heavy rainfall, and high river and groundwater
levels. The co-occurrence of such events, i.e. compound or cascading
effects, has been shown to escalate flooding impacts and extent, but the
contribution of groundwater is routinely overlooked. Here, we apply an
integrated hydrological/hydrodynamic/groundwater model to investigate
underlying causes and compound effects in a Danish Wadden sea catchment.
Two models were developed: a long-term model and an overbank-spilling
model. The long-term model was calibrated and used to simulate 30-year
periods. Extreme value analyses were carried out for sea levels,
precipitation, simulated river water stages, and groundwater levels. The
co-occurrence of extremes was used to identify compound effects on high
river-stage incidents (as a flood proxy). The overbank-spilling model
was then used for simulating flooding for a subset of the largest river
stage events identified from the long-term model. The analysis showed
that the river-stage events were closely correlated to the sea level
extremes, but that the largest river-stage events were almost
exclusively compounded by precipitation or groundwater, or both. High
groundwater tables seem to correlate to the flooding events with the
largest spatial extent, as well as prolonged extreme events where either
precipitation or sea level were elevated during long periods. Thus, this
study shows that there is a general need to acknowledge the potential
effect of groundwater levels on the resulting flooding on terrain in
coastal zones.
Socio-Economic Consequences and Mitigation Strategies of the COVID-19 Pandemic (Phases One and Two) on Rural Farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Authors: Nmerengwa Justin Kelechi
Published: February 2024

This study assessed the socio-economic consequences and mitigation strategies of the COVID-19 pandemic (phases one and two) on rural farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study described the socio-economic characteristics of rural farmers, assessed the perceived socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and identified strategies used by farmers to cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A multistage random sampling technique was employed to select 120 respondents from whom data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics and a mean score. The results showed that disruption in children's education ( =3.02), reduced purchasing power and increased rate of inflation across the country ( =2.83), a reduction in diversity and amount of food consumed ( =2.77), a reduction in the standard of living ( =2.68), a reduction of farm income ( =2.63), reduced off-farm employment and income ( =2.61), loss of lives ( =2.61), an increase in prices of food items ( =2.59), reduced religious activities and gatherings ( =2.57), reduction of remittance ( =2.54) and high foreign exchange rates ( =2.53) were some of the perceived socio-economic consequences of the pandemic. Meanwhile, 80.00% and 70.83% of the rural farmers reduced the quantity of meals eaten and prayed to God, respectively. It was recommended that government assistance programmes must be modified and augmented in order to better reach rural populations, many of whom do not have access to formal contributory social insurance systems.
The Energy Potential of Agricultural Biomass in the European Union
Authors: Weremczuk Arkadiusz
Published: February 2024

The objective of this study is to conduct a quantitative assessment of the theoretical potential of agricultural biomass in EU countries for energy production. It explores various biomass sources, such as agricultural residues, animal husbandry by-products, and energy crops. Using data, the study examines the potential biomass across different EU countries, emphasizing the disparities due to diverse agricultural practices. The analysis underscores the need for customized biomass strategies in each Member State, tailored to their specific agricultural conditions. The study identifies biomass as a vital energy source for the EU's energy independence and reducing fossil fuel reliance. It also highlights the necessity for future research on improving biomass conversion technologies and policy development for integrating agricultural biomass into the energy framework, considering the unique aspects of each country's agricultural sector.
Relative Liability Exposure for Negligence and Financial Reporting Quality: Evidence from the Audit Interference Rule
Authors: Mayberry Michael A. , Park Hyun Jong , Zhang Wei
Published: February 2024

We examine how the shifting of legal liability between auditors and clients affects financial reporting quality. We exploit the state-level adoption and rejection of a common law doctrine, the Audit Interference Rule (AIR), which shifts legal liability between auditors and clients, while not affecting total legal liability. The likelihood of restatements declines following staggered rejections of the AIR that shift risk to clients. Path analysis indicates that audit fees increase following AIR rejections, suggesting that relatively greater liability exposure for clients leads to a greater demand for assurance services that, in turn, reduces the likelihood of restatements. We further find greater improvements in financial reporting quality following the rejections of the AIR among clients with higher litigation risk and larger clients. Broadly, we provide novel evidence that clients’ incentives relating to increased liability exposure appear to dominate auditors’ disincentives relating to decreased liability exposure on financial reporting quality.

Data Availability: Data are available from the public sources cited in the text.

JEL Classifications: K15; M41; M42.
Interpersonal Communication Patterns of Parents and Children in Preventing the Spread of Hoax Information
Authors: Adhani Abrar , Anshori Akhyar , Nasution Nurhasanah
Published: February 2024

The development of information currently circulating requires sorting and selecting actions for all information obtained to prevent hoax information. One of the people who must play a role is parents by providing an understanding of the importance of media literacy. This research aims to find out 1) the methods used by parents in supervising their children's use of gadgets and social media, and 2) the role of parents in carrying out media literacy in children so that they can minimize the negative impact usage of gadgets and social media. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews with three informants who already have children in their teens, and each owns a cellular phone. The analysis uses interpersonal communication theory by DeVito, He highlights the importance of effective communication in relationship development, emphasizing that it occurs within specific cultural, social, and environmental contexts. The results were processed by reducing the data, presenting the data, and verifying the data. The research results found that parents' actions towards children in monitoring the use of cellphones and social media are not an act of distrust towards children, but rather an effort to provide literacy to children about the impact of incorrect information.
G–7 and BRICS countries in global value chains
Authors: Folfas Paweł
Published: February 2024

G–7 and BRICS countries play important roles in the world economy and global politics. The aim of the article is to answer the research question: “How participation of G–7 and BRICS countries in global value chains has been changing since 1995?”. To answer this question global value chains participation indexes were calculated. They were derived from Inter-Country Input-Output Tables. The value-added of this study stems from employing Input-Output Tables delivered by two institutions (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and Asian Development Bank). Consequently, article presents indexes calculated on the basis of two datasets. Combining two databases enabled to conduct study for quite long period (1995–2022). Analyzing the changes of global value chains participation indexes of G–7 and BRICS countries, we can distinguish following phases of internationalization: period of rapid globalization (1995–2008), global crisis and economic rebound (2009–2011), period of slowbalization somewhat strengthened by coronacrisis (2012–2020), and another recovery (2021–2022). This finding lead us to the conclusion that fast internationalization came to a halt in 2008 and since global financial crisis globalization has been quite slow despite some periods of recovery. Thus, there is an implication for more detailed research on slowbalization – its grounds, tendencies and prospects (whether fast internationalization is possible in the future; what is the role of economic policy in stimulating the pace of globalization).
The war in Ukraine and the risk of low impact of Western sanctions imposed on Russia
Authors: Pera Jacek
Published: February 2024

In 2022, the Russian Federation became the most sanctioned country on Earth due to its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The aim of this article is to measure the effectiveness of the economic sanctions adopted against the Russian Federation. The research main hypothesis was the following: the impact of Western sanctions imposed on Russia caused by the war in Ukraine remains low.  The research methodology was based on literature research and a linear regression model with two variables: dependent and independent. The results of the study lead to the following conclusions: 1.Sanctions adopted on Russia since 2014 and since 2022 have a direct negative impact on Russian trade (imports and exports in value) with the EU countries and the US. 2.Sanctions adopted against Russia since 2014 and 2022 have a direct negative impact on its trade (imports and exports in value) with the trade partners that have a neutral position concerning the war.
The impact of the capital market on economic growth in Luxembourg
Authors: Wójtowicz Łukasz , Czupryn Rafał
Published: February 2024

In this article, a detailed analysis of the impact of capital markets on economic growth in Luxembourg is presented, utilizing annual economic data. The study spanned from 1975 to 2020. As part of the analysis, an econometric model was constructed and estimated using the GRETL software. The results obtained confirm that the capital market has a statistically significant impact on Luxembourg's economic development. This research provides new insights into the role of capital markets in shaping economic growth dynamics, which is crucial for understanding the economic mechanisms in small, open economies like Luxembourg.
The Influence of Career Women’s Rejection of Polygamy on Children’s Personality (Case Studi in Batu Aji District, Batam City)
Authors: Nada Izzatun Nisa  , Muhammad Nurul Fahmi
Published: February 2024

Diangkatnya judul ini karena situasi dialami oleh mayoritas para wanita yang sudah menikah di Indonesia khususnya di Kecamatan Batu Aji, Batam. Dimulai dari angka cerai gugat di Batam yang dilakukan istri terhadap suaminya pada 2022 akhir mencapai 1.505 kasus. Sedangkan dari pihak suami yang mengajukan talak hanya 541 kasus. Solusi poligami yang disyariatkan oleh agama justru mendulang masalah internal dalam keluarga. Yang terjadi adalah, para istri lebih memilih mengajukan cerai gugat dan bekerja sendiri untuk memenuhi kebutuhan rumah tangga serta mendidik anak di rumah daripada harus menjalankan syariat tersebut. Peran ganda ibu rumah tangga sekaligus pencari nafkah inilah yang akhirnya berimpas pada kepribadian anak-anak di rumah. Dimulai dari segi psikologi, akhlak, emosi bahkan pendidikan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: (1) menganalisis dan menemukan fenomena penolakan poligami yang dilakukan oleh wanita karier di Kecamatan Batu Aji, Batam, dan (2) menganalisis dan menemukan dampak penolakan poligami terhadap kepribadian anak di rumah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis studi kasus. Objek penelitian ini adalah masyarakat Kecamatan Batu Aji, Kota Batam. Teknik pengambilan data yaitu dengan survey kuesioner, wawancara dan observasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: (1) penolakan poligami bukan terjadi karena tidak menyetujui syariat, terdapat pelaksanaan poligami yang salah dan ada lima faktor poligami tertolak, dan (2) tantangan terberat dalam menyeimbangkan berkarier dan mengurus anak adalah waktu dan terdapat empat pengaruh penolakan poligami pada anak.

Kata kunci: penolakan poligami; wanita karier; kepribadian anak.
Customer Relationship Marketing, Customer Bonding, and Customer Satisfaction on Customer Loyalty in Telecommunication Companies
Authors: Maupa Haris , Cokki Cokki , Sulaiman Syarifuddin
Published: February 2024

The telecommunications industry is one of the most competitive industries with high penetration of digital technology, faster availability of data services, and innovations in telecommunications. The purpose of the present study is to empirically test a model that illustrates how customer relationship marketing (CRM) and customer bonding (CBD) affect customer loyalty (CLA) with customer satisfaction (CSA) as a mediating variable in the telecommunication company. A survey of the telecommunication customers was conducted with responses from 230 samples by maximizing the Partial-Least-Square Structural-Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The research results show that CRM and CBD are inferred to impact CLA and mediate CSA significantly. Compared to CRM, CBD has emerged as the most influential determinant of the proposed model. Marketing managers can adopt relevant business strategies and promote customer relationship marketing and customer bonding to achieve customer loyalty.
Research on the Construction and Application of Network Civic Education Platform in Colleges and Universities in the Information Age
Authors: Su Shuwan
Published: February 2024

Clarifying the construction concept of network ideological and political education platforms in colleges and universities is a requirement to grasp the fundamental direction of network ideological and political education. This paper combines the Actor-critic algorithm with the state representation model and decision-making model to construct a network ideological and political education platform with the functions of education, management, service, dissemination, socialization, and practice. After the practical application of the Civic and Political Education Platform, the recognition and satisfaction of the platform are analyzed through questionnaire surveys. Finally, the Civic and Political Learning Achievement Quiz is conducted for college students at different stages to analyze the positive effect of the platform on the Civic and Political Learning Effect. The results show that in the four dimensions such as recognition, the p-value is less than 0.05, indicating that the difference between the experimental class and the control class is significant. Specifically, analyze the indicators of each dimension. Perceived resource richness, Guangzhou region satisfaction 3.8 is higher than the other three regions. Perceived resource quality perceived Shenzhen region is 3.68, higher than the other three regions, followed by Guangzhou. By the third stage, the average scores of the experimental group and the control group were 90.8 and 84.3, respectively, with a p-value of 0.008, indicating that the online education platform is becoming more and more effective in the learning of Civics and Politics for students in colleges and universities with time.
Digital Application of Folk Culture Elements in City Branding Visual Identity Shaping
Authors: Wang Qing
Published: February 2024

In this paper, for the visual image shaping of folk culture elements in city branding, the intelligent extraction technology of digital image with image pre-processing, color space conversion, and color extraction as the three core modules is proposed. In terms of image preprocessing, spatial domain filtering is used as a means to explore the two main algorithms of linear filtering and nonlinear filtering, and in the color space conversion module, the RGB color space is converted to the CIE Lab color space with the help of CIE XYZ color. The color map extraction module uses Python language to construct the color collocation relationship network using K-means and color adjacency matrix visualization. Finally, the quantitative experiment on the effect of the city brand visual image that integrates the elements of folk culture is carried out, and 65 city brand visual image samples are quantitatively analyzed, while the AMOS model is applied to test the city brand visual image.
Diversity Design of Traditional Cultural Elements in Interior Design Based on Combinatorial Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Wen Xiao
Published: February 2024

There are great limitations in the imagination and play space of traditional interior design methods, and it is very costly to make changes after the design is completed. For this reason, this paper combines and optimizes SIFT and image splicing methods to recognize traditional cultural elements in images. Gray scale processing is performed on the image, unstable edge response points are removed and low contrast feature points are filtered, and the Gaussian pyramid is established by convolving the image with the Gaussian kernel function under different scale factors to establish the dimensions of the feature points. On this basis, an image splicing optimization algorithm that combines the two-dimensional information entropy of the image is proposed to divide the image into detail regions and flat regions, assign corresponding weights to the feature points in the optimization stage of the uni-responsive matrix, and minimize the residual sum to obtain the optimal uni-responsive matrix using the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm, to improve the splicing quality. In the actual design test, the Chinese chair has the lowest success rate of 94.1%, and the output quality is 0.9215 and 0.9527. The output quality decreases as the scene becomes more complex. The SSIM and DoEM values for the Chinese chair are 0.9582 and 0.9682 for a simple scenario and decrease to a minimum of 0.8543 and 0.8472 as the number of interior pieces and other items in the scenario increases. By proposing the approach in this paper, labor costs and expenses can be saved and a new direction for interior design development can be taken.
Artificial Intelligence Technology Empowers Practical Teaching of Higher Vocational Accounting Majors
Authors: Wu Jian , Chen Xuemei , Zhang Yuan , Wang Hui
Published: February 2024

This paper proposes an interactive study of online practice teaching based on LightGBM model. To avoid the overfitting of training data by LightGBM model, the objective function of LightGBM model is derived utilizing GBDT gradient boosting tree to optimize the overfitting problem of training data. Based on the interactive study of online practice teaching based on the LightGBM model, the construction of the accounting practice teaching system is completed by using B/S mode, and the simulation analysis of online practice teaching of accounting majors in the context of the artificial intelligence era is carried out. The results show that the students in class C, with an AUC value of 0.819, are higher than that before optimization by 0.095, and similarly comparing the AUC values of other classes are higher than that before optimization. The LightGBM model optimized by the grid search algorithm can effectively identify and interact with students’ accounting practice behavioral characteristics, and to a certain extent, effectively predict students’ accounting practice ability. This study has the potential to guide students in mastering accounting practice knowledge, guaranteeing quality practice teaching, and fostering the growth of accounting professionals.
A Study of Mainstream Media Communication and Audience Participatory Culture Based on Multimodal Analysis Approach
Authors: Zhang Han , Zhu Qiongyu , Zhu Yajuan
Published: February 2024

This paper analyzes the network expression and audience participatory discourse system under the mainstream media communication mode, combines the audiovisual multimodal audience cognitive participation and the multimodal features of the mainstream media, and proposes a multimodal deep learning model based on mainstream media communication. Based on the picture vision and human emotion migration methods, the picture vision feature migration module and the text emotion migration module are constructed respectively, and the multimodal feature fusion model is built by applying the gradient enhancement decision tree. Linguistic modality analysis of mainstream media communication discourse is carried out by analyzing the development characteristics of audience participatory cultural communication modes. The influence of different mainstream media communication discourses on the audience’s participatory culture is examined through logistic regression analysis while screening network discourse access. The regression analysis shows that the mainstream media communication modes represented by social software and microblogging have a significant impact on the development of the audience’s participatory culture, with p-values of 0.0452 and 0.0068, respectively, and thus the mainstream media need to strengthen content innovation, focus on specific audience groups, and make full use of new media platforms to provide audiences with richer, more accurate and professional news services.
Steklov Type Operators and Functional Equations
Authors: Motronea Gabriela , Popa Dorian , Raşa Ioan
Published: February 2024

We consider sequences of Steklov type operators and an associated functional equation. For a suitable sequence, we establish asymptotic formulas.
Immediate effects of lavender soy wax candle on autonomic nervous system, stress, and reaction time in adolescents
Authors: Hanphitakphong Panida , Poomsalood Somruthai
Published: February 2024

Study aim: The study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of a lavender soy wax candle on the autonomic nervous system, stress, and reaction time in adolescents with moderate stress levels.

Material and methods: Fifty-two males and females (mean age: 19.85 ± 0.78 years) with a moderate stress level determined by Suanprung Stress Test-20 (SPST-20) were enrolled. All participants were randomly assigned to either the control (n = 26) or experimental (n = 26) groups. The control group inhaled the lavender scent through a bowl filled with warm water, while the experimental group inhaled the scent from the lavender soy wax candle. In a peaceful environment, each participant was suggested to sit on a comfortable recliner chair in a private room while inhaling the scent for 20 minutes. Blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, reaction time, and emotional states were assessed before and after the scent inhalation. The emotion states were based on the conceptual model proposed by the Geneva Emotion and Odor Scale (GEOS), consisting of 12 items.

Results: The results indicated no significant differences between the two groups in all the parameters, except for the three items of emotion states (relax: p = 0.03, stress: p = 0.04, and calm: p = 0.04).

Conclusions: This study suggested that the inhalation of lavender soy wax candles for 20 minutes can be used as adjuvant therapy for improving emotional states and enhancing cognitive function among adolescents with moderate stress levels.
The Importance of Rail Transport for Transport Services in Peripheral Areas
Authors: Heřmánková Andrea , Kučera Petr
Published: February 2024

This article focuses on the evaluation of the importance of passenger rail transport for transport services in peripheral areas. The term peripheral area is defined, and the different types of peripheral areas and their characteristics are listed. Based on the analysis of these areas in the Czech Republic, the authors generally divide passenger rail transport services in peripheral areas into three categories according to the route of the railway line within the peripheral areas and towards the centre. The authors set out the most important criteria to assess the importance of individual line categories for transport services in peripheral areas. Based on the SWOT analysis and using the TOWS matrix, specific strategies and proposals are presented to address passenger rail services in the peripheral area. The aim of this article is to evaluate the importance of rail transport in peripheral areas using the criteria selected by the authors.
Novel Speed Sensorless DTC Design for a Five-Phase Induction Motor with an Intelligent Fractional Order Controller Based-MRAS Estimator
Authors: Guedida Sifelislam , Tabbache Bekheira , Benzaoui Khaled Mohammed Said , Nounou Kamal , Nesri Mokhtar
Published: February 2024

This paper presents a fractional-order adaptive mechanism-based model reference adaptive system (MRAS) configuration for speed estimation of sensorless direct torque control (DTC) of a five-phase induction motor. In effect, the fractional-order proportional-integral (FOPI) controller parameters are obtained by the particle swarm optimisation (PSO) algorithm to enhance the MRAS observer response. Thus, the developed algorithm in the speed loop control of the DTC strategy to increase its robustness against disturbances. Moreover, a comparative study has been done of the proposed MRAS-PSO/FOPI speed estimator with the conventional MRAS-proportional-integral (PI) and the PSO-based MRAS-PI. Simulation results have carried out of the different controllers used in the adaptation mechanism of the MRAS estimator, to show the performance and robustness of the proposed MRAS-PSO/FOPI algorithm in use.