bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Biomecânica e Traumatologia do Skateboarding
Authors:   Serviço de Ortopedia do Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Dias Ricardo , Pires João ,   Serviço de Ortopedia do Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Modesto Gonçalo , Mendes João ,   Serviço de Ortopedia do Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra, Lino Moura Diogo ,   Serviço de Ortopedia do Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra; Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Coimbra
Published: September 2024

Skateboarding emerged in the 1940s-50s and, after irregular periods of growth, it’s now a sport ranging from recreational to professional, competitive, and lucrative. The imitation of professionals by amateurs increases the risk of injuries, especially considering the sport’s aim – performing jumps and stunts on a fast-moving board without a mechanical braking system. Most practitioners are male, with teenagers and young adults having the highest proportion of this sport-related injuries. Common injuries include fractures, sprains, and lacerations, predominantly in the upper limbs. Traumatic brain and cervical injuries are also significant, often resulting in severe consequences. Many injuries occur on public roads, compounded by the lack of proper protective gear among practitioners. It’s imperative to create more dedicated spaces for the sport and provide education and training for amateur athletes to reduce the likelihood and severity of injuries.
Mycotoxicity of leaf extract of Tabernaemontana pachysiphon Stapf against Fusarium oxysporum Schlecht, a postharvest fungal rot pathogen of taro
Authors: Enyiukwu David Nwazuo , Amadioha Anderson Chidi , Bassey Inemesit Ndareke
Published: September 2024

Taro, otherwise known as cocoyam, is one of the major sources of calories in the tropics. However, losses of its corm during storage are high, partly due to pathogenic diseases. Fusarium oxysporum is one of the principal fungal pathogens causing about 50% of postharvest losses of taro corms in the tropics. The rise in pesticide-resistant fungal pathogens, amongst other factors, has necessitated the recent search for alternatives to synthetic pesticides. This work aimed to evaluate the effects of six concentrations (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%) of aqueous leaf extract of T. pachysiphon on spore germination, mycelial growth and reproduction of F. oxysporum both in vitro and in vivo. The in vitro experiment was conducted using the poison bait technique, while the in vivo experiment involved 21 corms (200 g) artificially infected with F. oxysporum and treated with the respective concentrations of the test extracts or griseofulvin. The control consisted of fungus-infected corms only. Generally, the experiments consisted of 7 treatments replicated 3 times and were laid out in a completely randomized design. Results of the cultures studies showed that all aqueous extract of T. pachysiphon significantly (P< 0.05) and to varying degrees impeded spore germination (56.38–70.24%) and retarded radial growth of the pathogen (68.27–82.01%). The percentage rot expression in the living tissues treated with the extracts ranged between 19.4% and 40.4%. All results were statistically (P< 0.05) superior to the control but comparable to the results (75.06%, 86.41%, and 17.2%) obtained with griseofulvin for these features, respectively. The inhibitions were linearly correlated with the dose of application of the biotoxicant both in vitro and in vivo.
Institutional distance and subsidiary performance of multilatinas: moderating effects of ownership strategy and government support
Authors: Souza Larissa Cristina Ribeiro e , Querino Fabiane , Calegario Cristina Lelis Leal , Alcantara Juciara Nunes de
Published: September 2024

Purpose: In this article we investigated the effects of regulatory and normative institutional distances on Emerging Market Multinational Enterprises (EMNEs) subsidiaries performance, and the moderating roles of the ownership strategy and the government support.
Design/methodology/approach: We applied fixed-effects regression models for panel data to analyze a sample of 296 subsidiaries of 32 Brazilian EMNEs, from 2006 to 2015.
Findings: We found that institutional distance positively affects subsidiary performance. Although, full ownership, and government support positively affects subsidiary performance, subsidiaries with partial ownership located in more developed and institutionally distant host countries presents superior performance. We also found a positive relationship between government support, regulatory distance, and subsidiary performance. However, the same relationship with normative distance was not statistically relevant.
Originality/value: By analyzing different ways in which the institutional context affects subsidiary performance and different approaches to increasing or mitigating those effects, this study contributes to furthering the understanding of how institutional issues affect EMNEs, and the role of the home country government.
Conclusions: The findings of this study could help policymakers make informed decisions about investments in EMNEs. This is achieved by analyzing the impact of government financial aid on the performance of subsidiaries.
Pengembangan Prototipe PLTPH Untuk Efisiensi Energi Penerangan Jalan Di Desa Ngisong Kota Batu
Authors: Aripriharta Aripriharta , Fazi Muhammad Yusril , Bagaskoro Muhammad Cahyo , Nikmah Revalina Nazilatun
Published: September 2024

Saat ini keperluan energi listrik semakin bagus dan meningkat baik untuk keperluan pabrik maupun domestik, akan tetapi selama ini energi listrik terutama dihasilkan dari sumber daya yang tidak terbarukan (batubara), yang akan semakin menipis seiring dengan peningkatan penggunaannya. Antara lain solusi untuk kasus ini adalah dengan menggunakan sumber daya terbarukan seperti air, udara, angin dan panel surya. Energi terbarukan merupakan energi alam yang dapat digunakan secara bebas dan langsung. Selain itu, energi terbarukan tersedia tanpa batas waktu dan dapat digunakan secara terus menerus. Salah satunya adalah penggunaan aliran pegas, yang berpotensi dapat diubah menjadi energi listrik. Fakta menunjukkan potensi besar untuk memanfaatkan sumber daya yang ada di semua wilayah untuk menghasilkan listrik dengan proses teknologi PLTPH. Dengan ini, PLTPH diharapkan menjadi salah satu pembangkit yang dapat digunakan untuk kebutuhan masyarakat, khususnya masyarakat di Desa Nghi Son, Punten. PLTPH merupakan teknologi yang memanfaatkan ketinggian air terjun untuk mengubah saluran irigasi, sungai, air terjun, dan saluran drainase lainnya di sekitar kita menjadi energi listrik. Jadi, ia terdiri dari 3 bagian utama: air sebagai sumber listrik, turbin dan akhirnya generator. Kemudian hasil dari putaran turbin akan dirubah menjadi energi listrik oleh generator.
Gastfreundschaft – Pilgerherbergen – Hospitalwesen
Authors: Gómez-Montero Javier , Weber Florian
Published: September 2024

Dieser Tagungsband untersucht Konzepte und Praktiken christlicher Mildtätigkeit sowie der Armen- und Krankenfürsorge im Zusammenhang mit der Pilgerfahrt nach Santiago de Compostela vom Mittelalter bis in die Gegenwart. Vorgestellt werden historische Ausprägungen von Gastfreundschaft am Jakobsweg, wie etwa die monastische (bzw. benediktinische) Aufnahme von Kranken und Fremden oder das Aufkommen von Spitälern und Herbergen in den Randgebieten europäischer Städte im Hochmittelalter. Zudem werden literarische und kunsthistorische Quellen, die diese Thematik behandeln, zusammengestellt und aus ästhetischer wie aus anthropologischer Sicht analysiert.
Reichlich bebildert und mit einer Vielzahl an Quellenauszügen unterstützt, wird hier die bis in unsere Zeit währende Bedeutung der Gastfreundschaft am Jakobsweg eindrücklich illustriert.
2. Fachtagung TestRig
Authors: Kuttner Thomas , TAE Technische Akademie Esslingen e. V.
Published: September 2024

Die Fachtagung TestRig beschäftigt sich mit dem Bau und Betrieb von Prüfständen. Das Themenspektrum umfasst die mechanischen, hydraulischen und elektronischen Systeme sowie den Signalfluss von Mess-, Überwachungs- und Regelsignalen.
Durch den interdisziplinären Ansatz zeigen wir die gesamte Bandbreite der Prüfstandstechnik von der Schwingungsisolierung über den Maschinenbau und die Aktuatorik bis hin zur Messtechnik und Signalverarbeitung/ Signalanalyse.
Die Veranstaltung schlägt eine Brücke zwischen Herstellern und Anwendern von Komponenten und Systemen für Prüfstände und bietet Ihnen eine Plattform, um aktuelle Erkenntnisse aus Wissenschaft, Industrie und Praxis auszutauschen.
Exploring the enablers of IOT in education: A qualitative analysis of expert tweets
Authors: Najmi Ali Hassan , Alameer Yahya Rasheed , Alhalafawy Waleed Salim
Published: September 2024

The technology known as Internet of Things, or IoT, has started to permeate many facets of our lives and offers a plethora of options and empowerment, expanding the potentials of integrating it in education. Considering how new IoT is and how it may affect education, it is now essential to investigate its potential in order to choose where to begin using it in the classroom. Examining the possible applications of IoT in education may be strongly aided by the knowledge and perspectives of professionals and experts. As a result, the present research concentrated on looking at and evaluating the viewpoints that relevant experts shared on platform (X) via a variety of tweets. The present study takes a qualitative approach, analyzing a collection of expert tweets on IoT in education on platform X using qualitative content analysis. The primary themes of the study findings, the software-based and material-based enablers of IoT in education, indicate the key potentials of IoT in education. These consist of data, sensors, interactive devices, e-learning tools, network accessibility and communications, integrating developing technologies, and system administration. The enormous individual enablers of IoT in education also include sustainability, professional growth, planning, preparing the next generation, and upholding the safety of the learning environment. The study suggested that in order to handle the IoT, classrooms and the educational environment needed to be restructured. Additionally, human resources needed to be developed in order to keep up with the educational environment’s progress.
Assessing the potential of horsetail ash as a sustainable additive in infrastructure materials through ignition testing
Authors: Chuyaco Francis Matthew , O. Warren Cedric , Tan Florissa , Vasquez Audrey Kashmir , Ubay-Anongphouth Irene Olivia , Galupino Joenel , Uy Erica Elice
Published: September 2024

This study assesses the application of horsetail ash as a sustainable soil stabilizer additive in infrastructure materials, highlighting the significance of environmentally friendly practices in construction. The horsetail plant (Equisetum Hyemale) which is recognized for its abundant silica content, was incinerated at different temperatures to produce ash for investigation. The study included initial analysis by visually inspecting and weighing samples, then conducting ignition tests to measure carbon content and evaluate pozzolanic properties. Subsequently, Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis (EDX) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) were used to examine the elemental composition and morphology of the ash. Ignition tests showed that higher incineration temperatures are associated with lower carbon content and a rise in crystalline silica forms. Incinerating at 700 ℃ effectively decreased carbon content while maintaining the amorphous silica structure, making it the ideal temperature for bulk incineration. The study shows that horsetail ash, particularly when processed correctly, has great potential as an eco-friendly and economical additive for improving soil characteristics in geotechnical uses.
From needs to policy action: Italian agri-food districts as a case of territorial cooperation
Authors: Tarangioli Serena , Henke Roberto , Mazzocchi Giampiero , Cisilino Federica , Licciardo Francesco
Published: September 2024

In the context of ecological and social challenges in global food systems, this study investigates the potential of agri-food districts to foster balanced territorial development. A multi-step approach to developing sustainable agri-food districts is outlined. How these districts, as integrated systems and meso-level organizational forms, can enhance sustainability through governance is then assessed. This research uses a context-driven analysis pathway involving stakeholder participation and needs identification. The theoretical background, the Italian regulatory framework, and a case study from Lombardy are presented. Needs are identified through participatory approaches and actions are prioritized using desk research and a narrative SWOT analysis combined with key stakeholder discussions (focus group). A total of eighteen needs are identified and categorized into 3 dimensions of sustainability: economic, environmental, and socio-institutional. Findings indicate that agri-food district organization has great potential to help achieve local and regional policy goals in line with the shift to sustainable approaches in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The paper proposes actions to strengthen district capacity-building, focusing on internal governance and sustainable production chains. Additionally, initiatives to attract young people to rural areas and agreements for ecosystem services in agri-food districts are suggested. These actions aim to promote sustainability and competitiveness while addressing challenges related to governance, innovation, branding, demographics, and environment. In conclusion, the study prompts critical inquiry into governance models and system dynamics. The innovative aspects of this study lie in its methodological approach, integration of theory and practice, holistic perspective, policy relevance, and critical inquiry, which collectively contribute to advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of sustainable agriculture and territorial development.
Government ownership as a moderator between earnings management and firm performance: Insights from GCC countries
Authors: Aljuhani B. M. , Alsmady A. A. , Sundarasen S. , Ibrahim I.
Published: September 2024

The study’s objectives are to investigate the relationships between earnings management, government ownership, and corporate performance in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region during the period 2017–2021, utilizing a dataset comprising 188 companies. It further explores the moderating role of government ownership in the association between earnings management and company performance. The study used the panel regression data analysis to investigate the relationship between the variables under the study. Employing linear regression and moderated linear regression, the research discerns notable patterns. The result shows a positive effect emerges between government ownership and corporate performance. Conversely, the result shows a negative association is observed between earnings management and corporate performance. Finally, the moderating role of government ownership in GCC countries is a good governance mechanism to mitigate the agency problem.
Navigating cultural intelligence in language acquisition: Challenges and reforms in Chinese higher education
Authors: Wu Ping , Liu Ziqing , Guan Kaining
Published: September 2024

The study aims to explore the impact of examination-oriented education on Chinese English learners and the importance of cultural intelligence in second language acquisition. Through a questionnaire administered to postgraduate students majoring in English in China, the research discovered that the emphasis on test scores and strategies in China’s higher English education system has led to a neglect of cultural backgrounds and cross-cultural communication. The findings underscore the necessity for reforms in English teaching within Chinese higher education to cultivate students’ intercultural intelligence and enhance their readiness for international careers in the era of globalization.
Comparative perspective on the Marrakesh Treaty and China’s copyright law: Differences and similarities
Authors: Wang Xiang , Zainol Zinatul Ashiqin , Khalid Rasyikah Md
Published: September 2024

With the rapid development of globalization and informatization, the role of copyright law in balancing the rights and interests of creators and the public interest is becoming increasingly prominent. This article delves into the similarities and differences between the Marrakesh Treaty and China’s copyright law, particularly in terms of protecting the rights and interests of people with reading disabilities. The Marrakesh Treaty, as an important achievement of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), provides convenience for people with reading disabilities worldwide to access published works through limited copyright law modifications and exceptions. As a signatory of this treaty, China’s revision and implementation of its copyright law have a significant impact on the international intellectual property protection system. This article provides an overview of the background, core concepts, and limitations of the Marrakesh Treaty, and introduces the basic situation of China’s copyright law. By comparing the similarities and differences between the Marrakesh Treaty and China’s copyright law, this paper explores the provisions of both in protecting the rights and interests of people with reading disabilities, and proposes suggestions for improving China’s copyright law. These suggestions include clearly defining the scope of application of the treaty, expanding the definition of beneficiaries, adding cross-border transaction clauses for accessible works, reasonably avoiding technical protection measures, and strengthening the construction of implementation mechanisms and supervision systems. Although there are differences between the Marrakesh Treaty and China’s Copyright Law in protecting the rights and interests of people with reading disabilities, their common goal is to ensure that people with reading disabilities have equal access to cultural and educational materials through legal means, promote their social participation and cultural enjoyment. The revision process of China’s Copyright Law actively absorbs and transforms the provisions of the Marrakesh Treaty, demonstrating China’s efforts and determination in fulfilling international obligations, promoting social equity and inclusiveness.
Revolutionizing cleaner production: The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing sustainability across industries
Authors: Jebbor Ikhlef , Benmamoun Zoubida , Hachmi Hanaa
Published: September 2024

This paper aims to contribute with a literature review on the use of AI for cleaner production throughout industries in the consideration of AI’s advantage within the environment, economy, and society. The survey report based on the analysis of research papers from the recent literature from leading database sources such as Scopus, the Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, Science Direct, Springer Link, and Google Scholar identifies the strategic strengths of AI in optimizing the resources, minimizing the carbon footprint and eradicating wastage with the help of machined learning, neural networks and predictive analytics. AI integration presents vast aspects of environmental gains, including such enhancements as a marked reduction concerning the energy and materials consumed along with enhanced ways of handling the resulting waste. On the economic aspect, AI enhances the processes that lead to better efficiency and lower costs in the market on the other hand, on the social aspect, the application of any AI influences how people are utilized as workers/clients in the community. The following are some of the limitations towards AI adoption as proposed by the review of related literature; The best things that come with AI are yet accompanied by some disadvantages; there are implementation costs, data privacy, as well as system integration that may be a major disadvantage. The review envisages that with the continuation of the AI development in the following years, the optic is going to be the accentuation on the enhancement of the process of feeding the data in real-time mode, IoT connections, and the implementation of the proper ethical approaches toward the AI launching for all segments of the society. The conclusions provide precise suggestions to the people working in the industry to adopt the AI advancements appropriately and at the same time, encourage the lawmakers to create favorable legal environments to enable the ethical uses of AI. This review therefore calls for more targeted partnerships between the academia, industry, and government to harness the full potential of AI for sustainable industrial practices worldwide.
Research on modeling method for digitizing distribution substation areas based on big data from smart meters
Authors: Bai Hao , Fu Yu , Yang Weichen , Li Yue , Cai Yongxiang , Xu Min
Published: September 2024

With the wide application of smart meters, real-time data collection in power grid operation can be carried out in real time, which provides big data support for the digital modeling of distribution station areas. At the same time, the digital transformation of the distribution area can be promoted through the digital modeling of the distribution area. In this situation, how to use the big data of smart meters to achieve the digital modeling of the distribution area needs to be further studied. Firstly, this paper briefly introduces the connotation of digitalization in the distribution station area. At the same time, aiming at the digitalization of the distribution station area, it analyzes the digitalization of station features, user features, new energy features, network parameters and operation features, and obtains the digitalization model. Finally, on the basis of the above, select an application scenario to introduce the application of digitalization modeling. The research results can provide a reference for the combination of big data application of smart meters and digitalization of the distribution area, and help the digital transformation of the distribution area.
Moving-fuzzy sliding mode control of aircraft wing-rock motion
Authors: Aloui Sinda , Larguech Samia , Urooj Shabana , Alwadai Norah
Published: September 2024

This work represents a moving fuzzy sliding mode controller (SMC) to suppress the wing-rock motion, a self-sustaining cycle oscillation caused by the nonlinear coupling between the unsteady aerodynamic forces and the dynamic response of the aircraft. Based on fuzzy systems, a moving algorithm is designed to estimate the unknown nonlinear dynamic function of the system in the control topology. The fuzzy algorithm is formulated by taking the width’s value, and based on Lyapunov theory, the membership function’s mean vector is adapted online. Simulation results, for examples that include small and large initial conditions, demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed fuzzy sliding mode controller.
Titanite from the NYF-type pegmatites of Szklarska Poręba Huta quarry, Karkonosze granite massif, SW Poland
Authors: Mil Karolina , Gołębiowska Bożena , Pieczka Adam , Włodek Adam
Published: September 2024

Titanite, an accessory mineral of pegmatite related to aplogranite, was identified in the Szklarska Poręba Huta quarry within the Karkonosze granite massif in Lower Silesia, Poland. It formed during pegmatitic to hydrothermal stages. Besides the isovalent substitution Sn → Ti, the chemical composition of the mineral is characterized by three coupled substitutions: (1) (Al, Fe, Sc)3+ + (OH, F)- → YTi + ZO, (2) XREE3+ + Y(Al, Fe, Sc)3+ →X)Ca2+ + YTi4+, and (3) (Al, Fe, Sc)3+ + (Nb, Ta)5+ → 2YTi. These substitutions are strongly dependent on the composition of the magma in terms of its Al2O3/TiO2 activity ratio, with the first one also influenced by the H2O/HF fugacity ratio. Fluorine, which induced the most common substitution (1), had its source in high-temperature F-bearing fluids released from rocks of the metamorphic envelope adjacent to the intruding granite. These fluids mobilized and transported various rock components (Sc, REE, Nb, Ta, etc.) among others in the form of fluoride complexes, enriching the aplogranite magma with some metallic elements. The substitution of Sn for Ti developed with decreasing temperature to the extent that in thin ore-mineralized quartz veins cutting aplogranite, titanite reaches Sn-bearing compositions up to the prevalence of Sn corresponding to malayaite.
Neogene–Quaternary paleoenvironments and kerogen assessment of the NDO B-1 well, offshore Nile Delta, Egypt, Eastern Mediterranean: palynological evidence
Authors: Mahmoud Magdy S. , Deaf Amr S. , El Hussieny Mennat-Allah T.
Published: September 2024

Palynofacies and palynological investigations conducted on the Neogene–Quaternary succession from the NDO B-1 well, located in the offshore Nile Delta, Egypt, in the Eastern Mediterranean, suggest generally shallow marine (neritic) conditions. These environments are manifested by the overall palynofacies composition and the occurrence of dinoflagellate cysts (e.g., Spiniferites spp., Lingulodinium spp., Hystrichokolpoma spp., Homotryblium spp. and Selenopemphix spp.). Neritic environments are suggested for the lower and middle Miocene Sidi Salim, and the Pliocene to Pleistocene upper Kafr El Sheikh, El Wastani and Mit Ghamr formations, while shallower, coastal to inner neritic settings were interpreted for the late Miocene (Qawasim and Rosetta formations) and early Pliocene (Abu Madi and lower Kafr El Sheikh formations). Anoxic conditions existed during the deposition of the studied well succession, which can be seen from the occurrence of imprints of pyrite crystals and some types of oxygen-sensitive dinoflagellate cysts. The palynofacies fluctuated repeatedly between Amorphous Organic Matter (AOM)-dominated and phytoclast-dominated intervals, of kerogen types II and III, respectively. The spore coloration index (SCI) of indigenous thin-walled palynomorphs confirms thermally mature sediments, generative of dry gas and wet gas/condensates. Reworking during the deposition of the upper Sidi Salim, Qawasim and Rosetta formations is inferred from the occurrence of Cretaceous dinoflagellate cysts and pollen.
The influence of multiple processing on selected properties of a new polymer material based on thermoplastic starch
Authors: Moraczewski Krzysztof , Gozdecki Cezary , Kociszewski Marek , Jagodziński Bartłomiej , Szabliński Krzysztof , Stepczyńska Magdalena
Published: September 2024

The study discusses the results of research on the multiple processing of thermoplastic starch-based polymer compositions. The research subject was two compositions from the envifill® M product line (Grupa Azoty, Poland): M30 and MB173, intended for injection applications. The materials underwent four processing cycles, each consisting of extrusion and injection operations. The research included determining the mass flow rate, mechanical parameters (tensile strength, bending strength, Young's modulus, impact strength), thermomechanical parameters (storage modulus as a function of temperature), and thermal parameters (thermal resistance, phase transition temperature). The change in these parameters as a function of the processing rate was examined. It has been shown that if one wants to reuse waste from the tested compositions, MB173 turns out to be a better material. Even though in the case of the M30 material, the changes obtained do not disqualify this material for re-use, a greater control of the degree of prior processing and the amount of waste used is recommended.
Evaluation of the Factors Determining Thermal Comfort and Occupational Health Conditions of Employees in Multi-Storey Business Buildings in the Light of Expert Experiences
Authors: Cal Murat , Yilmaz Fatih
Published: September 2024

Previous studies have generally focused on indoor temperature of buildings and air supplies to their environment. The effect of outdoor pollutants on thermal conditions has also received some attention in recent years. However, the number of studies on other factors that may potentially affect thermal comfort and health in high-rise buildings are limited. A structured Analytical Hierarchy Process and an improved Data Envelopment Analysis method are used in this study to determine the indoor and outdoor spatial features and climatic effects that influence thermal comfort in multi-storey business buildings. The impact levels of these factors on thermal conditions are determined with heuristic algorithms. Further, two climate zones in two countries are compared in terms of the factors that affect thermal comfort and their individual impact levels. The most critical main criterion for Kuwait is external insulation features, whereas for Turkey it is indoor air conditioning. The most critical subcriterion is temperature for Kuwait, whereas for Turkey it is insufficient heat and light insulation of windows. The Data Envelopment Analysis yields that respiratory health diseases are the most critical effect in Kuwait, and work accidents are the most important effect for Turkey. Temperature and humidity play a significant role in thermal comfort in Kuwait. Insulation and air conditioning are crucial factors in thermal comfort conditions in Turkey.
Design of fuzzy dynamic decoupler for a class of Two-Inputs Two-Outputs nonlinear systems
Authors: Król Szymon , Dworak Paweł
Published: September 2024

This paper deals with the problem of designing a dynamic decoupler for a class of Two-Inputs Two-Outputs nonlinear MIMO systems with experimentally modeled dynamics. The work describes the well-known linear theory of dynamic decoupling of TITO plants and discusses problems related to its application to nonlinear systems. The solution of constructing a fuzzy dynamic decoupler with two possible approaches is proposed. The paper gives a practical example of the synthesis of such a system for the air heater, which is an example of nonlinear thermal plant.
The Contribution of Fiscal Decentralization and Natural Resources on Economic Growth in Indonesia: Does Corruption Hamper?
Authors: Hannani A Munif , Ananda Candra Fajri
Published: September 2024

Objective –This study aims to explain the effect of fiscal decentralization and natural resources on economic growth in Indonesia; and the moderating role of corruption in both fiscal decentralization-economic growth and natural resources-economic growth nexuses.Methodology –This study uses quantitative approach by utilizing a moderated panel data regression analysis with cross-sectional observations of 34 provinces in Indonesia from 2011 to 2021.Results –Fiscal decentralization has no significant effect on economic growth, while natural resources positively affect economic growth. Furthermore, we found no moderating effect of corruption in the fiscal decentralization-economic growth nexus, but the weakening effect of corruption is evident in the natural resources-economic growth nexus. Research limitation/implications – To further encourage economic growth in the regional level, it is vital to impose budget composition requirements on regional governments in the framework of fiscal decentralization, particularly related to employee and capital expenditure; and to maintain the decentralization of natural resources management on the regional level, while continuing efforts on eradicating corruption.Novelty/Originality–Few researchers consider the role of corruption as a moderator in the relationship between fiscal decentralization and natural resources on economic growth. This study fills this gap by incorporating a moderating role of corruption that may weaken the ability of fiscal decentralization and natural resources to promote economic growth with the evidence from Indonesia’s provinces.
Strategies in Increasing Foreign Tourist Visits to Halal Destination: Insights from Sabang, Indonesia
Authors: Sitepu Novi Indriyani , Syahrizal TM , Halim Hendra , Razaqi Halir , Zikran Ghrina
Published: September 2024

Objective –This research aims to determine the impact of increasing the intention to visit on the competitiveness of Aceh's leading tourist destinations and to develop strategic steps to increase foreign tourist visits to Sabang.Design/methodology –The methodology used is a mixed method, with quantitative and qualitative data collected by concurrent triangulation design.  The quantitative sample comprised 100 participants, while the qualitative sample consisted of seven informants, all sample and informant from foreign tourists.Results –The impact of increasing the intention to visit on the competitiveness of Aceh's leading tourist destinations is based in large part on its halal image, with attitude also having a significant effect on tourists' intention to visit tourist destinations in Sabang. Halal awareness among international tourists can strengthen or weaken the relationship between halal image, attitude and tourists' intention to visit tourist destinations in the area. Efforts to increase foreign tourist visits can be made by developing strategic steps through the optimization of roles. For example, the government should conduct promotions, provide education, and ensure environmental cleanliness. Entrepreneurs should promote Sabang Island through social media and collaboration with the travel, provide cleaning the facilities, and build prayer rooms. The society needs to understand Sharia behavior and be able to communicate in English through training and education programs, and also needs to keep the environment clean.Research limitations/implications –This study focuses on efforts to increase the number of foreign tourists in Sabang, Aceh's. The research can contribute to developing superior Sharia tourist destinations in Sabang in the future and consequently increase foreign exchange earnings from tourism.Novelty/Originality –The novelty is the development of Sabang as a premium sharia tourism destination in Aceh. Unique efforts were made by increasing halal awareness and approach optimalization role uses foreign tourists’ perceptions. Contributions from local governments, entrepreneurs and the community are needed to increase interest in repeat visits by foreign tourists.
Fostering Investment Efficiency in Indonesian Firms: Empirical Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research
Authors: Risdiawan Hanafi , Aryani Y Anni , Setiawan Doddy , Sudaryono Eko Arief
Published: September 2024

Objective –The purpose of this research is to review and examine the empirical evidence on investment efficiency in Indonesia.Design/methodology –This research employs bibliographic analysis. This research utilizes 30 articles published between 2015 and 2023 in internationally recognized Scopus journals and nationally recognized Sinta 2 journals.Results –This research identifies three categories of factors that impact investment efficiency namely financial, governance, and non-financial factors. Financial factors are essential in assessing investment effectiveness, while corporate governance factors can enhance a firm's investment decisions. Non-financial factors related to managerial personnel can also significantly impact a firm's investment efficiency. Future research on investment efficiency in Indonesia should incorporate diverse variables and external factors, conduct comparative studies with neighboring countries, and collaborate with industry stakeholders to bridge the gap between theory and practice.Research limitations/implications –This research focuses primarily on analyzing the literature on investment efficiency in Indonesia by using charting the field method. This research adds to the literature on the various factors that affect the investment efficiency of firms.Novelty/Originality –This research is the first to conduct a comprehensive literature review on investment efficiency in Indonesia. By systematically analyzing findings from various studies, this research offers a unique and thorough understanding of investment efficiency within the Indonesian context.
Executive Work Experience and Company Investment Efficiency
Authors: Septiani Nabilla , Suryani Ani Wilujeng
Published: September 2024

Objective - The growth as well as the longevity of a firm are determined by the investment in fixed assets. This strategy requires a competent manager to ensure the optimal utilization of investment options. According to the upper echelon theory, performance can be influenced by experience. Managerial experience and competence can result in effective resource allocation, reduce resource wastage, increase profitability, and accelerate company growth. Our study aims to investigate how the job experience in accounting and/or finance of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) affects investment efficiency.Design/Methodology - The study was conducted on 171 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2015 to 2019. We used generalized least square regression to test the hypotheses.Results - The study found that CEOs with work experience in accounting and/or finance tend to reduce inefficient investments. However, this relationship does not hold true for CFOs.Research limitations/implications - The study indicates that the CEO's accounting and financial expertise is vital in facilitating effective investment choices. Therefore, companies should consider work experience, particularly in the field of accounting and/or finance, to enhance managerial performance in achieving investment efficiency, consequently leading to an increase in profitability and growth for the company.Novelty/Originality - Prior research examined the influence of the work experience of CEOs and CFOs as auditors on the efficiency of a company's investments. This study incorporates the work experience of CEOs and CFOs in accounting and/or other financial domains.
Cross-Linguistic Stylistic Fusion: How English Political Discourse Shapes Russian Political Science Professionals
Authors: Polskaya S. S. , Kirsanova E. M.
Published: September 2024

The pervasive impact of the English language on global linguistic landscapes is undeniable, with Russian being no exception to this trend. This study explores the extent to which English has influenced Russian-language political discourse, particularly focusing on the stylistic elements that have percolated into the vernacular of Russian student political scientists. Through a meticulously designed experiment, the authors investigated whether the continuous exposure to authentic English political texts – both oral and written – within a structured academic setting has led to the stylistic emulation in the students’ own Russian-language political speeches. Utilizing a complex analytical approach that combines linguistic-stylistic, functional-linguistic, structural-semantic, and statistical methods, the research revealed a notable incorporation of imagery and humor akin to that found in Anglophone political discourse. The findings of the study indicate that a majority of participants have adopted and actively employed stylistic devices such as humor, irony, self-irony, and expressive language tools in their speeches. These devices stand in stark contrast to the traditional tenets of Russian political oratory, suggesting a discursive-stylistic convergence with English norms. The implications of this study are twofold. Academically, it contributes to an understanding of cross-linguistic stylistic influences in an era of increasing globalization. Practically, the insights gleaned from this research have the potential to enhance the teaching methodologies for foreign language acquisition in the field of political science, ensuring that future professionals are equipped with a nuanced command of language that reflects contemporary communicative practices.
Online Resistance in Nigeria: Legitimising the Oduduwa Nation Separatist Mandate Through Language
Authors: Akano R. D.
Published: September 2024

This article explores the online discourse of the Oduduwa nation secessionist movement in Nigeria, which seeks the independence of the Yoruba ethnic group from the Nigerian state. Using critical stylistics as a framework, the study analyzes how online participants use language to express their resistance and legitimize their cause. The empirical data consists of Oduduwa nation-related posts from Nairaland, a popular Nigerian online forum, collected between September 2020 and September 2021. The study adopts a qualitative approach and identifies the dominant themes and linguistic strategies that characterize the discourse. The discursive engagement of the Oduduwa republic movement is surrounded by discourse issues, such as the amalgamation pact of 1914, the perceived ethnic oppression of the southern region, and the lingering Biafra nation secessionist agenda. The findings reveal that the online participants use various linguistic-stylistic strategies, such as naming and describing, negating, representing actions and events, equating and contrasting, exemplifying and enumerating, to construct their identity, challenge the status quo, legitimise their activities, and mobilize support for their movement. The study also reveals that the discourse is influenced by the historical, political, and social contexts of Nigeria; such as the colonial legacy, the ethnic diversity, and the security challenges. As the burning issue of secession continues to resurface in Nigeria’s political landscape, its intense contestation in online space poses a threat to nationhood because cyberspace can be harnessed to sustain the propagation of separatism and national disintegration. The study contributes to the understanding of online civic engagement and social activism in Nigeria and highlights the role of language in shaping and reflecting social movements.
Question Typology in Kenyan TV Argumentative Talk Shows
Authors: Mwai L. W. , Maroko G. M. , Orwenjo D. O. , Ogutu E. A.
Published: September 2024

The argumentative talk on radio and TV has become a popular feature of media discourse in Kenya. Question-answer sequences as the talk unfolds through the joint participation of co-participants in the talk have emerged as a means to put argumentative talk into effect. Yet, the nature of questions and their categorization remain little understood. Given the recursive nature of question-answer sequences, this paper investigates question typology that sets apart argumentative talk shows from other types of talk. The data consists of transcripts from two Kenyan TV argumentative talk shows: Checkpoint on KTN and Opinion Court on Citizen TV. A question classification scheme by Schirm [2008] was used to discuss the incidence and usage of questions in argumentative talk shows. Findings revealed that clashing, rhetorical, classic clarifying, and opinion-eliciting questions were the most frequently used types in the data sets. It was also noted that different question types served unique rhetorical purposes leading to the conclusion that argumentative talk shows on TV exhibit recursive interactional resources qualifying it as a genre.
Rumour: A Lexicographical Description of the Word Meaning From Evidentiality Perspective
Authors: Ivanova S. V. , Khakimova G. Sh.
Published: September 2024

Current media studies as well as the analysis of social interaction put forward the notion of rumours playing a significant role in human communication and making it a full-fledged object of linguistic analysis. The article is devoted to the description and unification of the lexicographical meaning of the word ‘rumour’ which is basic for indirect knowledge transmission. The proposed research perspective is preconditioned by the interest in uncertain knowledge and informal communication practices including such phenomena as rumors, gossip, etc., inherent in professional communication, as well as in the category of evidentiality. The empirical material comprises dictionary interpretations, the inconsistency of which stipulated the application of the ideas of lexical semantics. Componential analysis is chosen as the main method to define meanings. As a result, the polysemy of the word under study has been exposed, with its structure including five lexico-semantic variants with different types of relations. The invariant set of ‘without confirmation’, ‘uncertain origin’, ‘questionable accuracy’ components in the structure of the meanings indicates that there is a direct connection of the word semantics with the linguistic categories of evidentiality and epistemic modality. The analysis shows that when interpreting the values obtained, the concept of evidence as a source of information has an explanatory potential, the crucial factor being its distinct classification in terms of levels. The extensive typology of reportive evidentials enables to define the central meaning of the word ‘rumour’ as information characterized as transmitted knowledge, realized through informal statements, categorized as a proper reportative marked by the third level of evidence. The core ‘questionable accuracy’ seme testifies to the correlation of the reportative evidential value and the epistemic evaluation of the acquired knowledge which manifests itself in the fact that indirect mediated access to information potentiates its qualification as lacking confirmation.
Word Formation and Semantic Features of Composites in Verbal Word-Forming Nests With the Base Word ‘Lyubit’/ ‘Lieben’ in Russian and German
Authors: Krupnova N. A.
Published: September 2024

The aim of this study is to identify the word formation, semantic, and stylistic features of words with complex bases within Russian and German verb nests, centered around the base verbs lyubit’ / lieben (‘to love’). This research unveils the word-forming and semantic potential of these base verbs by analyzing their complex derivatives and comparing the composites derived from lyubit’ and lieben. Empirical data were collected through continuous sampling, and the word formation analysis method was employed to describe the formation processes of the units in question. Epidigmatic analysis was utilized to examine their semantic structures, complemented by quantitative assessments of frequency and distribution. The findings indicate that word composition is the predominant method of forming complex words in both languages’ verb nests, with a notable prevalence of composite nouns that exhibit a subordinate relationship between bases and are monosemantic. The study also reveals that while fusion is a method of producing composites in Russian, in German, it is limited to compound words. Reduplication, as seen in Russian composites like lyubish-ne-lyubish (‘love-not-love’), is absent in German. The study concludes, that the analyzed words are integral to the professional lexicon of psychologists, criminologists, biologists, botanists, and others. Beyond their terminological meanings, these complex lexemes encapsulate cultural concepts that mirror the mentalities of Russian and German speakers. Recognizing these concepts is crucial for effective communication across various fields, particularly in professional contexts.
IMPRS 2024: Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Foundations of Human Speech
Authors: Simakov N. Yu.
Published: September 2024

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) biennial conference on psycholinguistics focused on the psychological, social, and biological foundations of human speech. The conference took an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on data from cognitive research, neuroscience, computer science, medicine, genetics, anthropology, and evolutionary theory. This article provides an overview of the keynote speeches and the most significant posters, presenting the findings of scholars from around the world.