bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
METHOD OF BUILDING ENSEMBLES OF MODELS FOR DATA CLASSIFICATION BASED ON DECISION CORRELATIONS
Authors: STEBELETSKYI Myroslav , MANZIUK Eduard , SKRYPNYK Tetyana , BAHRIY Ruslan ,   Khmelnytskyi National University
Published: May 2023

The scientific work highlights the problem of increasing the accuracy of binary classification predictions using machine learning algorithms. Over the past few decades, systems that consist of many machine learning algorithms, also called ensemble models, have received increasing attention in the computational intelligence and machine learning community. This attention is well deserved, as ensemble systems have proven to be very effective and extremely versatile in a wide range of problem domains and real-world applications. One algorithm may not make a perfect prediction for a particular data set. Machine learning algorithms have their limitations, so creating a model with high accuracy is a difficult task. If you create and combine several models by combining and aggregating the results of each model, there is a chance to improve the overall accuracy, this problem is dealt with by ensembling. The basis of the information system of binary classification is the ensemble model. This model, in turn, contains a set of unique combinations of basic classifiers – a kind of algorithmic primitives. An ensemble model can be considered as some kind of meta-algorithm, which consists of unique sets of machine learning (ML) classification algorithms. The task of the ensemble model is to find such a combination of basic classification algorithms that would give the highest performance. The performance is evaluated according to the main ML metrics in classification tasks. Another aspect of scientific work is the creation of an aggregation mechanism for combining the results of basic classification algorithms. That is, each unique combination within the ensemble consists of a set of basic models (harbingers), the results of which must be aggregated. In this work, a non-hierarchical clustering method is used to aggregate (average) the predictions of the base models. A feature of this study is to find the correlation coefficients of the base models in each combination. With the help of the magnitude of correlations, the relationship between the prediction of the classifier (base model) and the true value is established, as a result of which space is opened for further research on improving the ensemble model (meta-algorithm)
NEUROEVOLUTIONARY ALGORITHMS FOR NEURAL NETWORKS GENERATING
Authors: TYMOSHENKO Pavlo , ZASOBA Yevgen , KOVALCHUK Olexander , PSHENYCHNYY Olexander ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: May 2023

Solving engineering problems using conventional neural networks requires long-term research on the choice of architecture and hyperparameters. A strong artificial intelligence would be devoid of such shortcomings. Such research is carried out using a very wide range of approaches: for example, biological (attempts to grow a brain in laboratory conditions), hardware (creating neural processors) or software (using the power of ordinary CPUs and GPUs). The goal of the work is to develop such a system that would allow using evolutionary approaches to generate neural networks suitable for solving problems. This is called “neuroevolution”. The purpose of this work also includes the study of the features of possible applicable evolutionary strategies. The object of research in this work is a neuroevolutionary approach to solving problems of machine learning. The subject of research is evolutionary strategies, neural coding methods networks in the organism’s genome. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the testing of previously unused evolutionary strategies and the generalization of the obtained system to the systems of “general artificial intelligence”. A system for simulating neuroevolution was created. The specifics of implementation were considered, the choice of algorithms was justified, and their work was explained. In order to perform experiments, datasets were created and methods of applying neuroevolutionary systems were developed. It was possible to choose the most optimal training parameters, to find out the relationship between them, as well as the accuracy and speed of training. It cannot be said that the models implemented within this work directly bring us closer to strong AI. They still lack their own memory as well as a certain level of complexity. For successful use, it is necessary to configure the view of the input data or perform some calculations outside the model. However, in the future, such a system can be developed, for example, to work with SNNs, or for use on special equipment
METHODS AND MEANS OF INFORMATION AND ADVERTISING ACTIVITIES OF UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS IN SOCIAL INTERNET ENVIRONMENTS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, TRACH Olha
Published: May 2023

Today, all advertising activities are moving to the social media of the Internet. The period of the covid-19 pandemic and the martial law in Ukraine accelerated this process. Now it is difficult to avoid that something cannot be found on the Internet. Institutions of higher education are no exception. Universities and their divisional divisions also need promotional activities to attract applicants and branding through the social media of the Internet. Attracting applicants by informing them about university departments is a career guidance activity. With the advent of distance learning, informational and advertising activities of higher education institutions in social networks began to gain popularity, in particular, for career guidance purposes. In order to carry out informational and advertising activities of university units in the social environment of the Internet, it is necessary to create an informational image. The creation of an informational image of university units is done by creating official pages in social networks. The most popular social networks for creating an informational image of the university’s divisions in the social environments of the Internet are Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram. The article develops a formal model of the information image of units of a higher education institution. The requirements for the pages of higher education institutions and their departments are different from ordinary pages for goods or services, given their specificity and target audience. Therefore, the requirements for creating pages of university divisions in social networks are as follows: logo of the division, name of the division page with affiliation to the institution of higher education, information about the division (“cap” of the profile) with the following data: page name, name of the division, abbreviation of the institute/university, university affiliation, website of the unit, address of the unit, telephone. The article describes the stages of maintaining a career guidance activity page. The list of elements that are part of the career guidance topic of the post has been defined: the name of the specialty; the name of the department that trains specialists in the chosen specialty; terms of study; form of education; cost of education; contact information of the department; license volume. The tools and methods of information and advertising activities of departments of higher education institutions presented in the work were implemented at the Department of Social Communications and Information Activities of Lviv Polytechnic National University for three years.
USE OF ENERGY-SAVING TECHNOLOGIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors: MATIUKH Serhii , SKYBA Mykola , SYNYUK Oleh , HORIASHCHENKO Serhiy ,   Khmelnytskyi National University
Published: May 2023

The article examines the requirements for the creation of an autonomous university, considers alternative measures to solve energy saving problems, shows the effectiveness and necessity of conducting an energy audit of the institution, indicates the actions performed by Khmelnytskyi National University in the framework of energy saving. The methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of measures is similar to the calculation of current energy consumption and energy consumption for the previous representative period. The difference is that when evaluating energy-saving measures, it is necessary to predict how the situation will change after their implementation. This entails a change in many coefficients, such as the rate of energy consumption, the power utilization coefficient, the duration of equipment operation during the year. To save energy, Khmelnytskyi National University built its own boiler house with a capacity of 3,900 kW, which made it possible to disconnect several buildings from the city-wide heat supply network. Solar power plants were put into operation, solar panels were placed on the roofs of the buildings of the educational institution, educational and production bases, sports complex The implementation of the latest technologies for the production and consumption of energy resources, as well as technologies involving the use of alternative energy sources, is possible on the basis of a previously conducted comprehensive energy audit. The feasibility of building an autonomous heating system, which made it possible to disconnect the main buildings from the city-wide heat supply network, has been proven. Taking measures to insulate walls, replace the water supply system, and use heating points increases the energy efficiency of resource use. In addition, the introduction of alternative energy systems, the creation of own solar power plants and modern control systems for them allows you to optimize lighting costs per hectare, reduce costs for electricity needs, and even make money from sales using the “green tariff”. In this way, any higher educational institution can organize and conduct its own measures to increase the energy-efficient consumption of energy resources, conduct information campaigns, involving students and teachers. This will not only improve the energy situation at the university, but will also help save energy at home.
OPTICAL PROPERTIES AND ADHESIVE ABILITY OF HYBRID VIRUS NONORGANIC COMPLEXES TMV-Au
Authors:   Vinnytsia National Technical University, KASIYANENKO Vasul , BURDEYNYY Volodymyr ,   Vinnytsia National Technical University
Published: May 2023

One of the promising methods to create nanomaterials reduces to applying of viruses, whose virions, due to their high spatial symmetry, can serve as effective matrix templates that allow assembling of noble metals, in particularly Au, nanoparticles. In the connection with the above mentioned fact, it becomes interesting to investigate physical properties of materials synthesized by virus involving technology, depending on the determined virus-matrix. This paper presents some results of the study of optical and adhesive properties of gold nanoparticles in complexes with the tobacco mosaic virus
USE OF DISTANCE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE MODERN EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Authors: HEVLYCH Ivan , NESKORODIEVA Рўetiana ,   VasylвЂ™ Stus Donetsk National University
Published: May 2023

Distance learning is currently a common practice in the organization of the educational process. For this, various software products tested during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020-2021 and martial law in Ukraine in 2022 are used. At the same time, studies of the use of modern distance technologies in the educational process are devoted to conceptual aspects of the organization of education or are based on various software products. All of the above requires the definition of effective remote technologies for solving various tasks of educational activities in domestic higher educational institutions. The purpose of the work is to study the software products used in the educational process of VasylвЂ™ Stus Donetsk National University, from the point of view of optimization of scientific and educational activities. The article summarizes the practice of using IT technologies at VasylвЂ™ Stus Donetsk National University since its relocation in 2014. This made it possible to determine the advantages and disadvantages of modern use for the organization of the educational process, joint activities, including scientific and educational, platform Moodle, IT services Microsoft Office-365, as well as highlight the most popular services in the academic space. It is noted that Google services today are a strong competitor to MicrosoftвЂ™s IT services, in particular, due to their quality, variety and free of charge. It was established that the availability of practical skills for working in Google Classroom among students requires mastery of this tool for teachers of higher educational institutions in order to make a further decision regarding the effectiveness of solving educational tasks. According to the results of the research, the necessity of combining various IT services, as well as constant training of the participants of the educational process in the skills of their use, was established. The direction of further research is the problem of developing training courses using various distance learning IT services.
PECULIARITIES OF DATA LOGGING AND INFLUENCE OF APPLICATION TYPE ON THE CHOICE OF LOGGING METHODOLOGY
Authors: KAPITANETS Stepan , RADELCHUK Galina ,   Khmelnytskyi National University
Published: May 2023

Software is not perfect and may contain bugs that cannot be detected by tests, or that will manifest themselves only over time. Sometimes problems can occur even in the code of third-party libraries or services that are used in the software system. To improve the reliability of software systems and timely detection of problems, data logging is used. Logging is a very important aspect of software development. By studying application logs, software developers can detect anomalies and errors in software systems, find the cause and provide an update or patch with fixes. Nevertheless, despite the importance of data logging practice, in most cases this process is chaotic. Developers write logging code solely based on their own considerations or neglect it altogether. This study points to the need to improve the state of research on data logging practices. For example, more efforts should be made to define what exactly to log, to generate logging data in a clear way and from the developer’s point of view with enough information to recreate the events even without having to run the application. This article describes ways in which this can be achieved. This research aims to establish a comprehensive understanding of the state of the art in data logging research with an emphasis on identifying possible problems and gaps that will further shed light on potential future research directions. This paper describes a study that focused on logging strategies used on real projects of different types. It investigated logging methods for desktop and web applications, and proposed improvements to the logging methodology that make it more flexible and convenient for software development teams regardless of the types of applications being developed.
О НЕОБЛИГАТОРНЫХ СТРУКТУРНЫХ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИЯХ ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННОГО ТЕКСТА
Authors:   Московский государственный университет имени М. В. Ломоносова, Голубева-Монаткина Н.И.
Published: May 2023

Многие особенности структуры современного переводного художественного текста обусловлены свойственной тексту членимостью. Обычно на уровне деления текста на крупные фрагменты (части, главы, подглавки) структура переводного текста изоморфна структуре текста оригинального. Но как на уровне деления текста на абзацы, так и на уровне структуры самого абзаца современный переводной текст не всегда изоморфен оригинальному — переводчики могут короткие абзацы объединять в один, а из одного абзаца составлять два и более, а также нарушать структуру самого абзаца, фрагментируя предложения оригинала или объединяя два или несколько предложений в одно. Сохранению в переводе ритмических особенностей оригинала не способствует и то, что иногда в силу тех или иных причин намеренно не переводится одно или несколько предложений. Также важное значение для структурного облика переводного текста имеет наличие в нем переводческих примечаний. Если до XVI в. разного рода комментарии переводчиков включались в переводимый текст и составляли вместе с ним единое произведение, то с появлением и, особенно, распространением книгопечатания и осознанием того, что произведение на чужом языке имеет свою форму и своего автора, эти метатексты начинают выноситься за пределы переведенного произведения, образуя сравнительно независимый текст. Автор статьи использовал для анализа современные переводы произведений французской литературы: «Слава моего отца» Марселя Паньоля (пер. П. Л. Баккеретти, Т. Чугуновой. 2018), «Сторона Германтов» Марселя Пруста (пер. Е. В. Баевской. 2020), «Истории и новеллы в стихах» Жана де Лафонтена (пер., послесловие, статья, комментарии Т. В. Чугуновой. 2021).
ЗВУКОВЫЕ ПРЕОБРАЗОВАНИЯ ТЕКСТА В ФАНТАЗИЮ ГОГОЛЕВСКОГО МИРА (В ПОВЕСТИ Н. В. ГОГОЛЯ «НОС»)
Authors:   Университет Дзёти, Иноуэ Юкиёси
Published: May 2023

В настоящей статье делается попытка выяснить, что звуковые обороты преобразуют текст повести Н. В. Гоголя «Нос» в фантастический гоголевский мир. На наш взгляд, в повести порядок слов, звуковой повтор, ритмика и стихотворные размеры часто строятся по принципу «зеркального отражения». Например, начальное предложение повести «Марта двадцать пятого числа случилось в Петербурге необыкновенно странное происшествие» имеет обратный порядок слов, переставленные звуки и противоположные размеры, которые построены по принципу зеркального отражения. Такой обратный порядок мы будем называть «горизонтальным перемещением слов, звуков и размеров». Оно ассоциируется со странностью и обратностью происшествия, т.е. с превращением носа в самостоятельное целое, которое мы будем называть «вертикальным перемещением иерархического низа в верх». С другой стороны, перемещения по вертикали — это искривление и реконструкция топографического пространства, а перемещения по горизонтали по звукам и словам — это искривление и реконструкция линейного времени, так как в человеческой речи звуки и слова должны протекать линейно во времени в определенной последовательности, но перемещения по горизонтали искривляют и реконструируют линейность времени посредством перестановки звуков и слов. В этом смысле перемещения по вертикали и по горизонтали могут быть ассоциированы с искривленным и реконструированным пространством-временем самой повести «Нос», в котором хлеб и нос могли сойтись в одну точку пространства-времени и в одно целое, амбивалентное. И, наконец, цирюльник Иван Яковлевич вытащил нос, низкое, из утробы священного хлеба. Таким образом, гоголевский прием вертикальных перемещений иерархического низа в верх и горизонтальных перемещений слов, звуков и размеров, который связан с искривлённым и реконструированным пространством-временем повести «Нос», преобразует текст повести в мир обратности, фантазии и смеха.
ПОЧЕМУ «ДВОЙНИК», «БЕДНЫЕ ЛЮДИ», БЕЛЫЕ НОЧИ», «НЕТОЧКА НЕЗВАНОВА», «ГОСПОДИН ПРОХАРЧИН» И «КРОКОДИЛ» ДОСТОЕВСКОГО — НЕУРАВНОВЕШЕННЫЕ ТЕКСТЫ В ИДИОСТИЛЕ ПИСАТЕЛЯ
Authors:   Институт русского языка им. В. В. Виноградова РАН, Михеев М.Ю. , Эрлих Л.И.
Published: May 2023

Известные факты — что повести Достоевского «Неточка Незванова», «Бедные люди» и некоторые другие являются отступлениями от стиля самого автора — подтверждаются статистическими показателями употребления автором малых слов, т. е. союзов, частиц, дискурсивных и вводных слов, которые все вместе именуются скрепами. Всего таких единиц, по частотам которых различаются авторы, 883, они подсчитываются, с одной стороны, в анализируемом тексте Х, с другой — в корпусе всех остальных текстов титульного или вообще кого-либо из авторов, имеющихся в нашей базе: сейчас в ней в общей сложности около 70 разных авторов XIX–XX вв. (или 77 разных идиостилей и — 917 их текстов). Основным показателем являются суммарные отклонения, т. е. суммы абсолютных величин разностей между частотами скреп в анализируемом тексте и средними значениями их частот в остальных текстах того же самого или какого-то другого автора. При этом фиксируются две следующие фазы «утраты» авторства: на 1-й текст Х теряет достаточный разрыв в показателях суммарных отклонений частот всех скреп в тексте титульного автора, т. е. разрыв с первым, или ближайшим из всех конкурентов-претендентов на авторство: такой разрыв нивелируется и становится приблизительно равным отрывам — разницам в отклонениях от идиостиля анализируемого текста всех остальных авторских идиостилей, т. е. в группе отстоя, делаясь практически неотличим от них (такими текстами в идиостиле Достоевского оказались повести «Двойник», «Бедные люди», «Белые ночи», рассказы «Крокодил» и «Господин Прохарчин»); а на 2-й фазе отклонения от идиостиля анализируемого текста у какого-то или сразу у нескольких из конкурентов становятся меньше отклонений самого́ титульного автора, разрыв того делается отрицательным, и шансов на авторство появляется больше не у реального автора, а у кого-то другого или сразу у нескольких авторов — как в случае опережающих титульного автора «Неточки Незвановой» по величине суммарных отклонений частот — сразу у шести идиостилей: прозы А. Панаевой, Н. Помяловского, И. Тургенева, Н. Гоголя, Л. Толстого и В. Гаршина.
ТРАНСФОРМА, АНАФРАЗА ИЛИ СЛОВЕСНАЯ АНАГРАММА? ОБ ОДНОЙ ФОРМЕ ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННОГО ВЫСКАЗЫВАНИЯ У А. КОНДРАТОВА, Г. САПГИРА И ДРУГИХ
Authors:   Российский государственный гуманитарный университет, Орлицкий Ю.Б.
Published: May 2023

В статье рассматривается оригинальная форма художественного высказывания, получившая у разных исследователей разные наименования: «трансформа», «анафраза» и «словесная анаграмма». Прослежен генезис явления, названы его наи- более яркие представители в истории мировой словесности и в новейшей русской поэзии: А. Кондратов, Г. Сапгир, Е. Мнацаканова, А. Монастырский, С. Бирюков; приведены типичные примеры анафразии в творчестве этих и ряда других авторов. Вкратце изложены взгляды на анафразу и трансформу М. Эпштейна, Л. Зубовой, Т. Бонч-Осмоловской, А. Кондратова. Показано, что в конце ХХ в. анафраза/трансформа буквально витают в воздухе, привлекая внимание авторов самой различной творческой ориентации. Введены в научный оборот редкие и неопубликованные источники, в том числе архивные.
Electricity Consumption and Population Growth in South Africa: A Panel Approach
Authors: Hlongwane Nyiko Worship , Daw Olebogeng David
Published: May 2023

This study investigates the relationship between population growth and electricity consumption in South Africa for the period from 2002 to 2021 collected from StatsSA. The study utilises Seemingly Unrelated Regression model and Dumitrescu and Hurlin (2012) causality tests to analyse the relationship between the variables. Empirical results revealed that there is a negative statistically significant relationship between population growth and electricity consumption in South Africa. The results further reveal one-way causality running from population growth to electricity consumption. The study recommends that the government and policy makers must implement policies aimed at increasing renewable electricity generation to match the gap between electricity demand and growing population thereby reducing constant loadshedding in South Africa.
The Long-Run Effect of Carbon Emission and Economic Growth in European Countries: A Computational Analysis through Vector Error Correction Model
Authors: Sisodia Gyanendra Singh , Sah Hemant Kumar , Kratou Hajer , Mohnot Rajesh , Ibanez Alberto , Gupta Bhumika
Published: May 2023

The paper seeks to examine the association that exists among a number of energy-related variables such as energy use, renewable energy use, carbon pollutants and the economic growth of European Union countries. The examination of variables focus on twenty-one years of data from 2000 to 2020 using a multidimensional data framework. The findings come from empirical analysis carried out using panel VECM model and associated tests such as, panel unit root test, cointegration and the causality one. The different variables indicated above have positive effects on the growth of economies in various EU member states. Results obtained from the use of the heterogeneous causality test indicated that there is an indirect causality between energy use and the rate at which economies develop. Based on the findings obtained from the study, there is a need for EU member states to establish policies that should help to enhance efficiency in energy use to promote economic development.
Long-Term Investigation of Emissions and Economic Growth in Developed and Developing Countries: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Indriawati Ratna Malisa , Gravitiani Evi , Soesilo Albertus Maqnus , Cahyadin Malik
Published: May 2023

This study seeks to present a better knowledge mapping of emissions and economic growth by referring to literature reviews in developed and developing countries from 2000 to 2022. This study provides overviews of a bibliometric approach, namely: time analysis, journal, co-authorship, citation, country, and institution. The literature survey uses the causality’s direction between (i) emissions and economic growth, and (ii) emissions in developed and developing countries. The degree of research contribution in developed and developing countries has an upward trend in recent years. Journal analysis reveals that Environmental Science and Pollution Research is the journal with the most contributions to analyses in developed and developing countries. Furthermore, the citation analysis shows that "Growth in Emission Transfers via International Trade from 1990 to 2008" has the highest author citations. This study suggests that research collaboration between developed and developing countries can be promoted in producing sustainable green economic growth.
Contract Structure of Production Sharing Agreement by International Oil Company in Exploration of Petroleum Resources in Developing Countries
Authors: Hassan Shafiqul , Amuda Yusuff Jelili , Dhali Mohsin , Mehar Saghir Munir
Published: May 2023

Presently, there is little focus on the contractual agreement, particularly on the production sharing agreement by the International Oil Companies in the exploration of petroleum resources of developing countries. The primary objective of this paper is to critically explore the contract structure of production-sharing agreements by International Oil Companies in the exploration and development of petroleum resources in developing countries. Content analysis was used as the methodology of the study after examining several literatures. The findings indicate that the contract structure of the production sharing agreement (PSA) between National Oil Companies (NOC) and International Oil Companies (IOC) plays a significant role in the cost and risk of exploration and development of oil. In addition, it is noted that the joint committee of the NOC and IOC plays a paramount role in monitoring the operations of PSA between the NOC and IOC. Hence, from the gross oil production, the NOC gets its share as profit while IOC gets its share income tax. As an instrument of contract structure in the oil and gas sector, PSA needs further entrenchment between IOC and NOC to avoid likely issues that can emanate between the two parties in the face of current developments.
BIST Tourism and BIST Electricity Index Relationship
Authors: Huseynli Nigar
Published: May 2023

In this study, which is based on daily data, the relationship between BIST electricity index and BIST tourism index was measured between 2012:M9 – 2022:M9 periods. The aim of the study is to measure the relationship between BIST electricity index and BIST tourism index. VAR Granger causality test was applied to determine whether there is any causal relationship between the variables. It has been determined as a result of the analysis that the BIST electricity index has no effect on the BIST tourism index. Two-way ineffectiveness was determined among the variables. In addition, it was obtained as a result of the analysis that the applied correlation relationship was weak between these variables. The results obtained from the study are important in terms of measuring the effects among BIST indices.
Do Clean Energy and Financial Innovation Induce SME Performance? Clarifying the Nexus between Financial Innovation, Technological Innovation, Clean Energy, Environmental Degradation, and SMEs Performance in Bangladesh
Authors: Qamruzzaman Md. , Kler Rajnish
Published: May 2023

The economic contribution of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has been well appreciated and documented in the literature. On the other hand, another domain of studies has concentrated on discovering the key determinants of SMEs' growth and survival. The motivation of the study is to gauge the nexus between financial innovation, technological innovation, clean energy, environmental degradation, and SME performance in Bangladesh for the period 1991-2019. The study has implemented Autoregressive Distributed Lagged (ARDL), Nonlinear ARDL, and the Toda-Yamamoto causality test. Referring to output derived with ARDL, a study has exposed a positive and statistically significant link between explanatory variables, that is, financial innovation, technological innovation, and clean energy consumption and SMEs' contribution to GDP both in the long-run and short-run. At the same time, environmental degradation has been revealed to be adversely connected to SME performance. The results of the standard Wald test have established an asymmetric association between explained and explanatory variables in the long-run and short run. In terms of the directional causality test, the study disclosed bidirectional causal effects running between clean energy and SMEs performance [CEßàSME], foreign direct investment, and SMEs performance [FDIßàSME]. Based on the study findings, the policy suggestions have been introduced in light of future development in SMEs in Bangladesh.
Can the Basis Lead to Arbitrage Profits on the MISO Exchange?
Authors: Jones Kevin
Published: May 2023

Previous research has shown the basis contains information about future spot prices in wholesale electricity markets. This paper examines the profitability of a trading rule that utilizes the basis on the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) exchange. 24 hourly time series regressions across each of MISO’s eight regional hubs are estimated to determine the rule’s effectiveness. 67 of the 192 total regressions yield statistically significant results. The number of significant results as well as the size of the returns tend to be highest during the afternoon through early evening hours, which calls into question the efficiency of the market during peak demand times.
Prospect of Hydrogen Usage in the Industrial Sector: Thailand Context
Authors: Nakapreecha Nitida , Pongthanaisawan Jakapong , Wangjiraniran Weerin , Vivanpatarakij Supawat , Audomvongseree Kulyos
Published: May 2023

Hydrogen is receiving attention as a highly clean alternative energy with the potential to replace conventional fuels. However, it is still more expensive than fossil fuels. Using hydrogen in the energy sector will certainly affect energy costs, which for the private sector is an important factor when making decisions about fuel replacement. The objective of this study is to analyze the financial and economic feasibility of using hydrogen as a fuel in the industrial sector. From the financial and economic analysis, hydrogen can be mixed with natural gas in a ratio of no more than 20 percent by volume and used as fuel in industrial plants that previously used liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and fuel oil and are within 50 kilometers of a natural gas and hydrogen (NG&H2) mother station. Despite the financial and economic viability, government support is still needed to stimulate the use of hydrogen. The supports include introducing hydrogen to prospective users and ensuring the security of supply; encouraging domestic hydrogen production as well as research and development; developing the necessary infrastructure; and improving regulations and standards to support the supply and use of hydrogen all along the value chain.
Competitiveness, Market Structure, and Energy Policies: A Case Study of the World’s Largest Crude Palm Oil Exporter
Authors: Hidayat Ariodillah , Robiani Bernadette , Marwa Taufiq , Suhel Suhel
Published: May 2023

Crude Palm Oil (CPO) is the mainstay of Indonesian agricultural products which is the largest CPO producing country in the world. The high market share of Indonesian CPO exports reflects the high competitiveness of Indonesian CPO in the global market. The purpose of this study is to determine the competitiveness of Indonesian CPO, the concentration of the Indonesian CPO industry, and analyze the factors that are suspected to affect the competitiveness of the CPO industry in Indonesia. The data used in this study are secondary data with a five-digit ISIC (10432) using time series data for 2001-2020 and the analytical techniques used in this study include Revealed Competitive Advantage (RCA), Gini Coefficient, and Error Correction Model (ECM). The results showed that Indonesian CPO has high competitiveness in the international market, the Indonesian CPO industry is not concentrated, in the short term the variables that affect competitiveness are CPO prices, subsidized solar prices policy, and industrial concentrations, while in the long term the influential variables are biodiesel policy, subsidized diesel oil policy and industrial concentration
Impact of the Climate Change on the Production of the Fishing and Aquaculture Sectors of Latin America
Authors: Muniz Rebeca Jaime , Del Rio Juan Antonio Jimber
Published: May 2023

In the last decade, Latin American countries have been afflicted by climatic changes that may affect the productivity of their populations and affect their economies. The objective of this study is to identify the impact of climate change on the production of the fisheries and aquaculture sector of Latin America. Through a random-effects model, the factors and components of climate change that may have an impact on fisheries and aquaculture production were analyzed. It was observed that as the average temperature increased by 1%, the fisheries and aquaculture production decreased by -0.08%. However, the variable is not statistically significant. Similarly, during rainfall, a decrease in the aquaculture and fisheries production of -0.22% could be observed, but this is not significant in relation to 5%. Finally, concerning CO2 emissions, these had an incidence in the increase of the fisheries and aquaculture production of 0.53%, being statistically significant. This work contributes to the literature on the effects of climate change on Latin American fisheries production, to serve future policies that help to mitigate these environmental effects
Policy Framework Analysis in the Field of Energy Saving and Relevant Energy Saving Practices in Uzbekistan
Authors: Salnikova Anastasia
Published: May 2023

The first part of the research was devoted to the analysis of the existing policy framework in the field of energy efficiency and energy saving in Uzbekistan. During the last decade there is an extensive growth of number of policies regarding energy savings and efficiency. But their main focus is on technical and financial aspects of policies deployment. At the same time minor attention is paid to promote public awareness in the field of energy savings and efficiency. The second part of the research was designed to study the application of various energy saving practices among the young adults of Uzbekistan. The research method was a survey with subsequent processing of the results by methods of descriptive statistics. The analysis of conducted survey showed that the most popular energy saving practices in Uzbekistan are either those that are established everyday habits or those that can bring tangible financial benefits considering current economic conditions.
Regulating the Regulators: Economic Assessment of Philippine Electricity Regulation
Authors: Osorio Chad Patrick
Published: May 2023

This paper seeks to analyze the regulatory framework of energy economics in the Philippines. It looks at the historical legal background of these regulations, seeking to understand how different factors contribute to the performance of the energy industry in the Philippines today. The first part provides the recent state of electricity in the Philippines, in contrast to other countries in comparatively the same circumstantial environments but with vastly different payment rates for electricity. The second part delves deeper and discusses its history, tracing the creation of landmark private industries, community cooperatives, and regulatory bodies throughout the century, up to the present day and how the current energy regulatory framework operates. It seeks to isolate the extent of influence on this particular variable that regulatory frameworks exert. Lastly, the final part dissects the Philippine regulatory framework, applying standards and concepts for efficiency in regulation and identifying areas for improvement. It concludes by providing five key recommendations: adopting data-driven regulation; integrating AI analytics; promoting a principle-based regulatory system; improving incentives against corruption and patronage politics, and; increasing consumer education. These steps can provide the backbone of reform that the Philippine regulatory system needs in order to push forward an efficient, human rights-responsive social energy framework for its citizens.
Impact of Quantum Movement Theory on Energy Policy
Authors: Wade Cooper , Tomomewo Olusegun S.
Published: May 2023

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has been tasked with ensuring that the United States of America maintains a reliable electric grid that provides its citizens with affordable power and energy security.  This responsibility of regulating electric energy delivery comes with the ability to charge and collect Interstate Commerce Tax.  In this ability, is the separation of state and federal regulatory of electricity transactions, which is a contested topic in the U.S. Supreme Court.  The reason for this is that FERC is trying to enforce Interstate Commerce Tax control over any equipment that poses the potential to generate electricity.  They’re utilizing the 1880’s understanding of direct current (DC) electricity which moves through the “flow of electrons”, and therefore this gives them direct authority over all generators interconnected to the grid.  Using the Quantum Movement Theory of Alternating Current established in 2023, this notion of a flow of electrons does not occur on the grid, and therefore restricts the jurisdiction and the taxing ability of FERC (Wade et al., 2023). This change would increase the implementation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and save transmission operators, electric utilities, and ultimately consumers up to $500 million per year over the next several decades.
Influence of Photovoltaic Systems on Power Quality Problems
Authors: Sanchez-Puentes Yohan , Argote-Parra Christian , Lakatt-Benavides Waddy , Narvaez-Viana Jaider , Nuñez-Alvarez Jose , Grimaldo-Guerrero John
Published: May 2023

Photovoltaic (PV) systems have been rapidly implemented in commercial facilities without determining the negative impacts that may result when connected to the facilities' electrical power system. The research presented shows the results of a study of the quality of electrical energy in a commercial installation in which there were no problems before implementing the PV system. Measurements of different parameters of the energy generated by the photovoltaic system and that provided by the electrical network are carried out, carrying out a simulation using the Helioscope software. As a result of the work, voltage variation and current harmonics problems are identified, carrying out a technical and economic analysis of implementing a passive filter that performs the respective corrective actions.
Financial Development Consequences on the Quality of the Environment: A Case of Developing Countries
Authors: Jamil Shahzad , Khan Abdul Qayyum , Khan Muhammad Yar
Published: May 2023

The study aims to analyze the Financial Development, Economic Development, Governance, and consumption of Fossil Fuels impact on Environmental Quality. Panel data of 40 developing countries for the period of 1996-2019 were examined by applying the System Generalized method of moments (GMM) technique of Blundell and Bond (1998). The results show that financial and economic development in developing countries is at the stake of environmental degradation. The governance impact is negative but low compared to other variables in the study, which shows that governance in these developing economies is not up to the mark and needs continuous improvement to maximize the impact of governance on environmental quality. Fossil fuels consumption in the sample countries showed a devastating effect on environmental quality. Financial reforms are needed to encourage and give incentives to the firms to adopt environmentally friendly technologies, which will result in development in a more sustainable way in developing economies. Easy access to low-interest loans in developing economies will help farmers and live stockholders to adopt new technologies and rethink their approaches to using fertilizers and livestock production to mitigate the emissions of CH4 and N2O. Renewable energy sources (solar panel-generated energy in industries and households, electric cars, etc.) in these developing economies will help to tackle the increase in greenhouse gases emissions because of fossil fuel consumption.
Ecological and Socio-Economic Factors on the Rate of Participation and Sustainable Forest Management
Authors: Marnelly T. Romi , Dahril Tengku , Saam Zulfan , Nofrizal Nofrizal
Published: May 2023

This research was conducted to examine the effect of ecological, social and economic factors on the rate of partcipation of local communities on sustainable forest management. This research also want to examine the effect of ecological, social and economi factors on the forest sustainability and exploring the mediating role of rate of partcipation of local communities to increase the sustainability level of forest management. In this study, social forestry is examined from a comprehensive viewpoint that includes economic, societal, and ecological factors in order to illustrate the factors that influence local community participation in sustainable forest management in Riau, Indonesia. The use of Partial Least Square- Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS software has revealed that both ecological and socio-economic factors determine the level of local community participation in sustainable forest management. The results have the potential to serve as a point of reference in the advancement of environmental science and environmental sociology, along with providing theoretical understanding about customary forests and local communities. Additionally, the practical implications of the findings can guide the sustainable development of forest resources. Ultimately, these findings are expected to yield optimal solutions for local communities in their efforts to manage customary forests sustainably.
The Effect of Green Intellectual Capital on Green Competitive Advantage in Sustainable City Management
Authors: Rahayu Hevearita Gunaryanti , Warsono Hardi , Kurniati Rina , Purnaweni Hartuti
Published: May 2023

Resource-based view (RBV) is a valuable theoretical foundation in analyzing organizational strategic resources to achieve Green Competitive Advantage in green city management. The purpose of this study is to analyze the strategic resources of the Semarang municipal government and this public sector capability in achieving a green competitive advantage in the management of green city. The application of the green city concept aims to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly environment, by optimizing the use of renewable energy and reducing emissions. The use of this renewable energy can also provide a more stable and secure energy source because it does not depend on the irregular supply of fossil fuels and is vulnerable to price fluctuations. The method used is by quantitative techniques through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with a number of 116 respondents in Semarang City municipal government was taken as the sample through purposive sampling technique. The findings through quantitative analysis shows that green intellectual capital, eco-innovation and transformational leadership factors have a significant effect on Green Competitive Advantage in the context of green city management. As a suggestion, it is advisable to enhance the capacity for sharing a common vision, facilitating communication among parties involved, implementing sustainable management practices, nurturing human resources, and employing a collaborative governance framework for the purpose of building a green city in Semarang, Indonesia.
Das Anwaltshonorar
Authors: Lauer Lorenz
Published: May 2023

Die Vergütung anwaltlicher Dienstleistungen beinhaltet weitaus mehr als die Aufstellung einer Stundenzahl versehen mit einer Zahlungsfrist: Die Vielfalt an geschriebenen und ungeschriebenen Regeln und die unterschiedlichen kantonalen Gepflogenheiten verleihen dem Honorarwesen eine nicht zu unterschätzende Komplexität. Da das Honorar im Berufsalltag eine wesentliche Rolle spielt, tauchen in der Praxis immer wieder Fragen dazu auf. Die Dissertation liefert einen Überblick über die Kernpunkte und Besonderheiten bei der Entstehung, Finanzierung und Durchsetzung der anwaltlichen Honorarforderung. Der in der Advokatur tätige Autor setzt sich mit Lehre, Rechtsprechung und Gesetzgebung auseinander und skizziert mögliche Lösungsansätze für die Praxis. Das Werk soll eine aktuelle Übersicht über das Thema bieten, das bis anhin noch keine umfassende systematische Zusammenstellung erfahren hat.
Greenwashing im Finanzsektor – ein Fall für das Strafrecht?
Authors: Bachmann Lea
Published: May 2023

Sustainable investing is very much in vogue at the moment. But what if financial products and services labelled as sustainable do not actually contain «green», but are simply labelled «green»? This article examines the question of how criminal law can (and should) contribute to combating «greenwashing» in the financial sector.
Konkurrenzverbote in Geschäftsmietverträgen
Authors: Moser Yannick Alexander
Published: May 2023

Konkurrenzklauseln, welche es etwa einem Vermieter untersagen, weitere Geschäftsräumlichkeiten an einen Konkurrenten des Mieters zu vermieten, oder es umgekehrt einem Mieter verbieten, das Geschäft des Vermieters oder eines anderen Mieters in der Geschäftsliegenschaft zu konkurrieren, sind in Geschäftsmietverträgen häufig anzutreffen und von erheblicher Relevanz.
Das Arm’s Length Principle im schweizerischen Recht – Die Grenzen des Konzerneinflusses
Authors: Haslebacher Kiril R. R.
Published: May 2023

Das zentrale Element des Konzernbegriffs ist die einheitliche Leitung. Von ihrer Umschreibung hängt letztlich ab, wann ein Rechtssubjekt ein anderes kontrolliert, oder mit anderen Worten, bei welchen Sachverhalten von einer wirtschaftlichen Einheit auszugehen ist. Dabei handelt es sich keineswegs um eine rein gesellschaftsrechtliche Thematik, sondern um eine Fragestellung, welche in verschiedensten Rechtsbereichen, sei es im Finanzmarktrecht, im Steuerrecht oder im Schuldbetreibungs- und Konkursrecht von Bedeutung ist.
Les garanties personnelles privées – Critères et enjeux de la qualification en droit suisse
Authors: Haldy Marine
Published: May 2023

Dans le cadre de notre thèse de doctorat, nous avons choisi de nous intéresser aux garanties personnelles sous les différentes formes qu’elles revêtent en droit suisse. À la lecture de la foisonnante jurisprudence du Tribunal fédéral en la matière, il nous est apparu que quelques propositions méritaient d’être formulées en vue de favoriser la prévisibilité du droit, tout en cherchant à concilier le principe de la liberté contractuelle avec la nécessité de la protection des parties inexpérimentées dans ce domaine technique.