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Incorporating perceived responsibility on tourism sustainability in tourist typology through the knowledge gap theory
Authors: Chi Lam Cindia Ching , Zhao Ying , Leong Eliza Si Kei
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the application of knowledge gap theory in the context of tourism sustainability, examining the perceptions that varying types of tourists have about their own responsibilities to tourism sustainability, with regard to preferences on tourism information and travel modes. This study aims to develop a typology of tourists based on perceived self-responsibility towards tourism sustainability. A mixed-methods approach was employed, starting with the focus group followed by a survey. Data were gathered from three cities, resulting in 864 valid samples for the final analysis. The findings suggested that although most samples endorsed tourism sustainability indicators, obvious disparity was found in perceived self-responsibility across sample groups, particularly among those with a preference for digital information. Four distinct tourist types were identified based on their perceived self-responsibility on tourism sustainability. The results offer crucial insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders in fostering sustainable tourism practices for target tourist segments. By identifying and bridging knowledge gaps and customizing strategies to cater to various tourist demographics, a more responsible and sustainable approach to tourism can be cultivated.
Advancements in arena technology: Enhancing customer experience and employee adaptation in the tourism and hospitality industry
Authors: Roy Birendra Kishore , Pagaldiviti Sandilyan Ramanujam
Published: October 2024

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive tourism and hospitality industry, technological advancements play a pivotal role in shaping customer experiences and employee adaptation. Technological innovations such as mobile apps, artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and the Internet of Things (IoT) have revolutionized how businesses interact with their clientele. Mobile apps enable guests to make reservations, check in, and access key information conveniently; while AI-powered chatbots provide instant responses to queries. VR and IoT enhance the immersive experience, allowing customers to preview destinations and control room features seamlessly. Moreover, technology-driven data analytics and personalization algorithms enable businesses to gain valuable insights into customer preferences and behaviour, facilitating customized service delivery. The hospitality industry is seeing the integration of robotics and automation in tasks such as room cleaning and food delivery, freeing up employees to focus on more personalized guest interactions. In this endeavour, technological advancements have emerged as a powerful catalyst, revolutionizing both customer experiences and employee roles within this sector. The significance of this study is indicative in the fact that it addresses a major concern of the level of technology that needs to be adapted and areas where restraint is needed. This research paper delves into the evolving landscape of technology in the tourism and hospitality industry, focusing on its profound impact on enhancing customer experiences and the essential need for employee adaptation.
Exploring tourism SMEs crisis management practices during Covid-19 at Boudha, Kathmandu
Authors: Oli Asmita , Devkota Niranjan , Danuwar Ranjana Kumari , Kayestha Mijala , Dhakal Ajaya , Baral Deep Kumar , Timalsina Dhurba Prasad , Koirala Amita , Tiwari Devi Raman
Published: October 2024

The worldwide tourism industry alone expanded by 3.9% in 2018, contributing $8.8 trillion in sales and 319 million jobs to the global economy. The COVID-19 pandemic, which began to spread around the planet in 2020, had an impact on every aspect of life. Though many studies have explored COVID-19’s effects on tourism SMEs in Nepal, there’s a significant lack of research on their crisis management strategies during the pandemic. Thus, this study aims to measure the crisis management techniques used by small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the Boudha Area during the COVID-19 epidemic. The study uses an explanatory research design to analyze a comprehensive understanding of how the Boudha Area’s SMEs in the tourism industry handled the crisis of SMEs in the Kathmandu Valley. Non-probability with convenient sampling is used for the study. Data is collected through 403 SMEs using a structural questionnaire, and data collection is done using Kobo Toolbox. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using Partial Least Squares (PLS) version 4.0 is adopted for data analysis. The result shows a significant relationship between cost control and expected assistance with crisis management, while marketing and organizational support have an insignificant relationship with crisis management. Similarly, during COVID-19, 90.82% of the businesses had closed their businesses, and 47.89% of SMEs had closed for 3 months. Additionally, 88.09% of SMEs faced losses during COVID-19, and to maintain the crisis 46.4% of SMEs used their income to handle crises during COVID-19, and 93.3% of SMEs reduced their expenses to manage the crisis.
Plan de acciones de Manejo Ambiental para la mitigación de impactos ambientales de la Planta de Asfalto PC-3, de Consolación del Sur
Authors: Díaz Carrillo Arianna , Vento Tielves Raymundo , Cruz Chirolde Belkys
Published: October 2024

Asphalt production is considered a key strategy in the development and economic growth programs of a country, as it is a vital element for the growth and maintenance of the road infrastructure of a territory, thus demonstrating its development and economic progress; but the production of asphalt mix through hot asphalt plants generates great pollution with its corresponding environmental impacts and effects on human health. In Consolación del Sur municipality there is the PC-3 Asphalt Plant, in charge of the production of asphalt for the province, which generates impacts on the natural environment in its production processes. For this reason, the following scientific problem is identified: What elements should be considered in an environmental management action plan that manages to influence the mitigation of environmental impacts caused by the operation of the PC-3 Asphalt Plant of the municipality of Consolación del Sur? The purpose of the proposed objective is to contribute through an environmental management action plan to the mitigation of the environmental impacts generated by the PC-3 Asphalt Plant, in the municipality of Consolación del Sur. The results show that, although there are limitations that do not allow the asphalt plant to function optimally due to its degree of obsolescence, it is possible through environmental management to promote responsible modes of action that achieve a mitigation of the environmental impacts generated in its process of production.
O Comportamento das Finanças Públicas em Contextos de Desastres Naturais em Moçambique: o caso do Ciclone IDAI e Keneth
Authors: Batone Domingos Carlos
Published: October 2024

The research aims to analyze the behavior of public finances in the context of two devastating natural disasters, namely, the IDAI and Keneth cyclones. The history of these phenomena in Mozambique has left sad memories, as from 1980 to 2019 the country was beset by 85 natural disasters. In the methodological aspect, documentary and bibliographic research was used, which produced demonstrative results indicating how small were the financial subsidies allocated by the Mozambican State to respond to emergency and post-disaster reconstruction, which increased the country's indebtedness level in the period in analysis (2019), where the public debt was around 20%. Finally, the study concludes that the destruction of infrastructure, loss of human life, agricultural crops, limited preparedness and lack of financial resources further inhibit the country's capacity to adapt and respond to emergencies caused by these phenomena.
Long-term effects of forest regeneration success on volume production, economics and stand structure
Authors: Jonsson Axelina
Published: October 2024

Forest regeneration is complicated by many factors, so active regeneration treatments such as site preparation and planting are often applied in Sweden. These have proven to increase seedling survival and growth during establishment. But, since forestry in Sweden is related to long rotations the long-term effect of these treatments needs to be studied. This thesis aimed to evaluate the long-term effects of forest regeneration success on volume production, economics and stand structure. Both experimental data from field trials and data from the Swedish National Forest Inventory were used. Simulations using the Heureka software were made to facilitate long-term analyses. Active regeneration treatments were found to increase survival of planted Norway spruce seedlings, as well as long-term volume growth. A high initial survival of planted and improved seedlings adapted to the site resulted in the highest long-term volume growth, although the investment in regeneration treatments was not always found to be economically viable when compared to natural regeneration. Increased growth could however be of importance for future biomass production and carbon sequestration. On the other hand, intensively managed forests might have negative effects on other ecosystem services. Therefore, different objectives need to be balanced to create and maintain a diversity of forests.
Uso, eficácia e efeitos adversos dos opioides na dispneia em pacientes com DPOC
Authors: Lira Francisca Evelyn Abreu de , Lira Eryclys Abreu de , Silva Isabella Araujo , Olegário Bruna Alves , Silva Maria de Fátima Trigueiro , Rodrigues Gabrielly Lopes , Queiroga Nathalia Carlos Freitas de Lima , Batista Josefa Izabele Lopes , Sousa Milena Nunes Alves de
Published: October 2024

Introdução: Os opioides, amplamente utilizados para o manejo da dor, são estudados quanto à sua eficácia no alívio da dispneia em pacientes com Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica (DPOC). Apesar da inclusão de opioides nas diretrizes de tratamento da DPOC para dispneia, a evidência sobre sua eficácia e segurança é controversa, igualmente em relação ao seu manejo e utilização. Objetivo: Analisar o uso, eficácia e efeitos adversos dos opioides na dispneia em pacientes com DPOC. Métodos: Revisão Integrativa da Literatura, realizada nas plataformas Medical Publisher (PUBMED), Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) e Brasil Eletronic Library Online (SCIELO), utilizando-se Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS) em inglês associados a utilização do operador booleano (AND): "Analgesics, Opioid", "Dyspnea", "Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive" e "Treatment’’, juntamente com os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, gerando 11 artigos. Resultados: Estudos mostram que opioides de alta potência são eficazes no alívio da dispneia em pacientes com DPOC avançada e em cuidados paliativos, proporcionando benefícios significativos para pacientes refratários, melhorando qualidade de vida e a capacidade funcional. Contudo, sua eficácia em tratamento agudo ou para sintomas leves é controversa e não consistentemente comprovada. Além disso, essas drogas podem causar efeitos adversos como constipação, dependência, depressão respiratória e risco de hospitalização, tornando seu uso reservado para situações de última instância. Conclusão: Os opioides podem oferecer alívio significativo para dispneia em pacientes com DPOC avançada e em cuidados paliativos, mas sua eficácia em contextos agudos ou leves é menos clara. O uso deve ser cauteloso devido aos potenciais efeitos adversos.
Dự đoán khả năng chịu nén đúng tâm của cột ngắn ống thép nhồi bê tông mặt cắt hình vuông có khuyết tật khoảng hở hình tam giác ở góc cột
Authors: Nguyễn Quang Sĩ  , Trần Xuân Ba  , Hà Văn Anh Khoa
Published: October 2024

Bài báo trình bày nghiên cứu về xây dựng công thức xác định khả năng chịu nén đúng tâm của cột ngắn ống thép nhồi bê tông (CFST) có mặt cắt ngang hình vuông có khuyết tật là khoảng hở hình tam giác trong lõi bê tông ở góc cột bằng mô hình trí tuệ nhân tạo. 120 mẫu thí nghiệm thu thập từ các nghiên cứu thực nghiệm trên thế giới được làm cơ sở dữ liệu của nghiên cứu này. Để đánh giá ảnh hưởng khả năng chịu nén của loại cột này, các tham số được phân tích dựa trên phương pháp hồi quy kí tự QLatice. So sánh với dữ liệu từ kết quả thực nghiệm cho thấy, mô hình trí tuệ nhân tạo đưa ra dự báo tin cậy khi so sánh với kết quả từ thực nghiệm.
Nghiên cứu mô phỏng ứng xử chịu cắt của dầm bê tông cốt thanh polymer thủy tinh sử dụng cốt đai là lưới sợi dệt
Authors: Hồ Thị Hoài
Published: October 2024

Bài báo trình bày nghiên cứu mô phỏng ứng xử chịu cắt của dầm bê tông cốt thanh polymer thủy tinh (GFRP) sử dụng cốt đai là lưới sợi dệt bằng phần mềm ATENA. Mô hình được xây dựng cho kết quả tương đồng về đường cong tải trọng - chuyển vị, khả năng chịu lực, dạng phá hoại, và sự phân bố các vết nứt so với kết quả thí nghiệm. Từ mô hình được xây dựng, ảnh hưởng của loại lưới sợi đến khả năng chịu lực của dầm bê tông GFRP đã được khảo sát với hai loại lưới sợi các bon và thủy tinh. Kết quả cho thấy, khả năng chịu lực của các mẫu dầm có cốt đai là lưới sợi các bon tăng lên tương ứng là 7,08 % và 17,03 % so với dầm sử dụng sợi thủy tinh.
Electroanalysis with Carbon Paste Electrodes: A Look Behind the Scientific-Research Activities of the Electroanalytical Group in Pardubice
Authors: Švancara Ivan , Sýs Milan
Published: October 2024

In this article, a retrospective view of the research activities of the electroanalytical group at the University in Pardubice (UPCE) is presented, offering a concise overview on the development, continuing work, and significant achievements in electrochemical measurements with carbon paste electrodes (CPEs). At the very beginning, a brief history of the field is provided and the state-of-the-art in a global view outlined. Second, research activities with CPEs and related configurations in the former Czechoslovakia and the succeeding Czech Republic are also summarised and the respective publications cited. The introductory section ends with a historical survey of the activities of the electroanalytical group at the UPCE, characterising the individual time periods with CPEs from the mid-1980s up until now and highlighting the most important achievements and the corresponding publications. The pivotal part of the text then gathers five various examples representing some of the truly key-themes that have made electroanalysis at UPCE well-known and, at the same, distinctive. Namely, overviewed, commented, and illustrated in selected figures are (i) carbon paste mixtures with atypical binders from liquid esters, (ii) extractive pre-concentration onto the carbon paste bulk and determination of iodine, (iii) method for determination of Ag(I) ions at a CPE with extraordinary analytical performance, (iv) carbon pastes as substrates for mercury, gold, bismuth, and antimony films, and (v) recent applications of CPEs prepared from carbonaceous materials of natural origin.
Analysis of the Influence of Brand Association, Brand Image, Brand Awareness, and Brand Loyalty on Brand Equity of Telon Oil
Authors: Indrayana Rony , Faizatun  , Derriawan
Published: October 2024

This research aims to analyze the influence of brand association, brand image, brand awareness, and brand loyalty on brand equity of telon oil. This research uses a quantitative approach with the sample in the study being women or men aged 25 – 55 years and who have used My Baby telon oil. In carrying out this research, researchers used data analysis methods using the Likert scale measurement method, questionnaire data analysis using the SPSS 26 statistical program with the SEM SmartPLS method. The research results show several important findings regarding the relationship between the main variables in the context of Brand Equity. First, Brand Association (X1) significantly influences Brand Equity (Z) and Brand Loyalty (Y). Second, Brand Awareness (X2) has a significant influence on Brand Loyalty (Y), but not on Brand Equity (Z). Third, Brand Image (X3) significantly influences Brand Equity (Z), but not significantly on Brand Loyalty (Y). Apart from that, Brand Loyalty (Y) was also found to have a significant influence on Brand Equity (Z). These findings provide important insights for marketing and brand management strategies to strengthen key aspects that influence consumer perception and loyalty towards brands.
Genotoxicity and safety profile of Eleview®: A submucosal injectable composition for endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection
Authors: Longo Luigi , Gerloni Mara , Alton Gordon , Morisetti Alberto
Published: October 2024

Background and Objectives: Eleview® submucosal injectable composition with methylene blue (MB), is intended for use in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures. Given the recognised in vitro mutagenicity of MB, Eleview® mutagenic and genotoxic potentials and its safety profile in acute and subacute toxicity settings were assessed. Methods: Acute and subacute systemic toxicity were tested in rats and dogs, respectively. Ames test and chromosome aberration test in Chinese Hamster V79 cells, were performed. The ratio of polychromatic to normochromatic erythrocytes was assessed in rat bone marrow at the rat MTD. Results: Eleview® oral or intraperitoneal at 20 mL/kg or 50 mL/kg did not induce any acute toxic effects in rats.  In dogs, Eleview® (15 mL) did not cause any relevant in-life observations or any histopathological changes in any organs/tissues or injection sites. Ames test demonstrated no concentration-related and reproducible increases in revertant colony numbers. No significant increase of chromosomally aberrant cells was noted in Chinese Hamster cells. Lastly, Eleview® did not elicit significant increase in micronucleated polychromatic erythrocyte frequency. Conclusion: No death or abnormal findings in the acute and subacute studies were observed for Eleview® administration. Eleview® is not genotoxic, nor mutagenic, proving to be a safe medical device to use in clinical practice.
NUTRIFLEX
Authors: Chandrashekhar Patil Rahul
Published: October 2024

The NUTRIFLEX project is a comprehensive AI-powered application designed to provide personalized nutrition and health management solutions. The goal of the project is to assist individuals in optimizing their diet based on their unique biological and emotional needs, including gut health, mood, and overall well-being. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) and user input, NUTRIFLEX offers tailored meal plans, calorie predictions, mood-enhancing food recommendations, and a gamified approach to motivate users to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The problem addressed by NUTRIFLEX is the growing challenge people face in maintaining a balanced and healthy diet. Modern lifestyles, characterized by fast-paced routines and unhealthy food choices, contribute to poor physical and mental health. Many individuals struggle to find the right balance between their nutritional intake and their health goals, whether it's weight loss, muscle gain, or general wellness. Furthermore, gut health, which plays a critical role in overall health, is often neglected in conventional meal planning applications. Mood fluctuations also significantly impact people's food choices, leading to stress eating or energy dips. NUTRIFLEX solves these problems by offering a holistic, AI-driven solution that adapts to users' unique needs. By using machine learning models, NUTRIFLEX predicts the calorie content of meals and creates personalized meal plans based on user-specific data such as Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and Total Energy Expenditure (TEE). The application also provides mood-based meal suggestions, helping users manage their emotional state through food choices that boost energy, focus, and relaxation. One of the most innovative features of NUTRIFLEX is its gut health functionality. By allowing users to input microbiome data, the app generates personalized meal recommendations designed to improve gut health, which in turn enhances overall physical and mental well-being. This focus on gut health distinguishes NUTRIFLEX from traditional meal planners. In addition, NUTRIFLEX integrates gamification to keep users engaged and motivated. Users can set health goals, track their progress, and earn rewards, making the health journey enjoyable and sustainable.
Towards Superior Banking Services Examining Service Strategies and Service Operations Using ITIL as Framework
Authors: Agustina Elaine , Sihotang Adelia Tabita , Thames Vanessa
Published: October 2024

The implementation of Service Strategy and Service Operation in the banking industry is a key element to improve the quality of information technology (IT) services, strengthening customer satisfaction, and achieve business goals. This research involved analysis of eleven journals that showcased ITIL implementations in the context of financial institutions, highlighting the challenges, solutions, and benefits gained. The findings show that banks have implemented Service Strategy in their operations, as well as using ITIL as a framework. However, there is still room for improvement, such as more regular evaluations. Each bank has unique challenges and opportunities that affect their Service Operation implementations. With a commitment to continuous improvement, banks can continue to improve the quality of IT services, increasing customer satisfaction
Implementation and Impacts of ITIL Service Operation Within The Telecommunication Industry
Authors: Stephanie Stephanie , Ayumi Ayumi , Fayola Angela , Darianty Rosita , Maulana Ade
Published: October 2024

The rapid development of technology has significantly altered the human mindset in performing daily activities, one of which is the utilization of information technology services. In Indonesia, the utilization of information technology has become a widespread and vital necessity, prompting both the government and private enterprises to implement and develop their information technology services. The aim of using information technology is to shorten the time and distance between entrepreneurs and customers. To achieve this goal, Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) is needed, especially in the telecommunication industry. A literature review, which studies several case studies, is crucial to further understand the effectiveness of ITSM itself. Based on that perspective in mind, this research focuses on the role of ITSM and ways that the industry uses to determine its level of performance. This research shows that the most used method in the industry is by using maturity level models. Additionally, it is found that utilizing ITSM, especially in service operation, helps telecommunication industry to keep their competitive advantage in the market. With this research, it is hoped that it will serve as a reference for certain industries, especially the telecommunications industry.
Utilizing Game Development Life Cycle Method to Develop an Educational Game for Basic Mathematics Using Unity 2D Game Engine
Authors: Widjaja Joshua Austin , Jefferson Louis , Siahaan Miguel Ferdinand Binsar , Chow Andrew
Published: October 2024

The rapid advancement of technology has profoundly impacted various aspects of human life, including education. While technology offers numerous advantages, such as fostering interactive and innovative learning experiences, the shift to online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted some challenges, including a decline in students' motivation and engagement, exacerbated by distractions like video games. However, amidst these challenges, Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) has emerged as a promising approach to engage students and enhance learning outcomes. This research aims to develop a basic mathematical game using the Unity game engine to enrich children's learning experiences. The educational game seeks to support educators in fostering active engagement among children, specifically in fundamental mathematics. The game is developed utilizing the Game Development Life Cycle (GDLC) methodology.
Android-Based Application Design for Goods Inventory System Using the Barcode Scan Method
Authors: Wahyudi Eric , Willie Steven , Wijaya Vilbert Vio , Neilsen
Published: October 2024

Stock information system is one of the important systems in a company. This system serves to manage and control the stock of goods in the company. One technology that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of stock information systems is barcodes. Barcodes are two-dimensional matrix codes that can store large amounts of information. This research aims to design and build a stock information system using Android-based barcodes. The system is built using PHP and MySQL programming languages. The results of the study show that the stock information system using Android-based barcodes can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of stock management. Barcodes can be scanned using a tool that emits infrared light and is reflected by black and white lines on the barcode. This information is then decoded by sensors in the scanner and converted into numeric and letter codes. The data obtained will be submitted to a computer device or other system for further processing, such as recording transactions. This system can be used to reduce time and costs in managing stock.
INFLUENCE OF IRRIGATION TECHNIQUES ON SOIL STRUCTURE AND PRODUCTIVITY OF SPRING WHEAT CROPS IN THE DRY-STEPPE VOLGA REGION
Authors: Kizhaeva Vera , Peshkova Viktoriya , Stepanov Dmitriy
Published: October 2024

Irrigation plays a key role in preserving land fertility and ensuring the growth of crop yields in the arid conditions of the dry-steppe zone of the Volga region. This factor primarily limits the volume and stability of crop production. The article presents the results of studies on the study of various irrigation techniques - watering along the strips and irrigation by sprinkling. An analysis was carried out on the effect of the applied irrigation methods on the soil structure and productivity of spring wheat crops. It was found that irrigation methods had different effects on the factors of changing the water-physical properties of the soil and the spring wheat crop. The most effective in terms of productivity of spring wheat grain - a yield of 1.74 t/ha was detected during irrigation with sprinkling using wide-grip sprinklers. Irrigation in strips is less expensive, but the productivity of spring wheat is less with this type of irrigation - 1.16 t/ha. When watering along the strips immediately after the first watering, the overall duty cycle decreases. When watering by sprinkling, water-resistant units pass into the category of sprayed only by the end of the vegetation of spring wheat. Thus, strip watering had the most negative impact on the structure of dark chestnut soil under spring wheat crops. With this version of irrigation, erosion processes begin to develop to a greater extent.
ON THE ISSUE OF IMPROVING THE STATE REGULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF VEGETABLE GROWING
Authors: Masik Aleksandr
Published: October 2024

The article presents the results of the analysis of key indicators characterizing the development of the protected soil vegetable growing industry in the Central Asian Republic. Based on the analysis carried out, exponential forecasting of changes in key indicators of the vegetable growing industry for a three-year period was carried out. An integrated score assessment of the categorization of the regions of the region under consideration according to the dynamics of the development of protected soil vegetable growing was carried out. The priority branch of the protected soil vegetable farming has been established, the features of its functioning at various stages of the production cycle have been determined, provided that the desire for an expanded type of reproduction is realized. The current measures of state and regional support for producers of vegetable products are analyzed, the specifics of providing such support measures are established, a process flaw regarding the organization of the production cycle is revealed when attracting state support measures at the stage its implementation. A hypothesis has been put forward about the possibility of improving state support by distributing it differently relative to the production cycle. Based on the analysis, specific ways have been identified for the implementation of scientific research to determine the features of the functioning of specialized vegetable growing enterprises and further develop methods for integrating such features with government support to form an effective concept for improving the state development of protected soil vegetable growing.
A study on the impact of career planning on employability among college students in Hebei Province, China
Authors: Sun Yu , Chang Yuan Cheng
Published: October 2024

With the deepening of educational reform in China, higher education has shifted from elite education to mass education, that leading to an annual increase in the number of graduates. However, many college students lack the corresponding competitiveness in the job market. Therefore, enhancing the employability of college students to increase competitiveness has become crucial. Drawing on the Career EDGE employability model as the theoretical framework, this study explores the impact of career planning on employability among college students, with learning attitude as a mediating variable. Through convenient sampling of college students in Hebei Province, China, 430 valid questionnaires were used to empirically test the theoretical hypothesis model. The results indicate that career planning has a direct impact on employability, and learning attitude also has a direct impact on employability. After incorporating learning attitude as a mediating variable, it was found to partially mediate the relationship between career planning and employability.
Imperatives of economic nature that have a negative impact on the legal provision of national security
Authors: Harasymiv Taras , Chornopyska Viktoriia , Zhukovska Valentyna , Bek Uliana , Voityk Oleksandra
Published: October 2024

The study represents the effort of applying neo-realism paradigm to the analysis of economic security factor in the system of national security and its legislative framing in various countries in regional view. Along with overall trends in global landscape of economic security, the cases of Pakistan, UK, USA, Australia, and China are considered. The article can serve as a methodological basis for subsequent scientific research in this area.
International migration of human resources in the conditions of geo-economic transformations as the main influence on the components of sustainable development of Ukraine in the context of national security
Authors: Pasichnyi Roman , Bykova Adele , Nekhai Viktoriia , Vychivskyi Pavlo , Mosora Larysa , Akimova Liudmуla
Published: October 2024

The article makes an attempt to comprehend state of the art, perspectives and risks within the realm of human resources migration from Ukraine in the context of today geoeconomic and geopolitical processes and the need to ensure the proper level of national security, as well as maintaining the course towards achievement of sustainable development goals. In the process of study, based on method of synthesis and neorealism philosophical paradigm of research, cases were considered, in particular cases of EU and China, which allow systematizing the vision of countries’ performance in today complex global realities and latent backgrounds of migration processes.
Innovative competences in public administration: The path to sustainable development, financial efficiency and strengthening of national security
Authors: Zaporozhets Tetiana , Khomiuk Nataliia , Hanushchyn Solomiia , Niema Oleksandra , Domsha Olha , Serhieiev Viacheslav
Published: October 2024

The article claims that modern transformation processes in the system of international relations have led to the emergence of a new set of security problems   threats, challenges, and risks of a non-traditional series, differing from traditional, military-strategic threats in the parameters of their impact on modern states and their transboundary nature. Hybrid dangers have an increasing impact on societal domains. To further their political, ideological, or commercial goals, hybrid actors take advantage of the weaknesses found in intricately interconnected communities. Research makes an attempt to outline innovative competencies of public administration in the domains of national security and sustainable development within this complex environment.
Competencies for sustainable financial and economic management: Their impact on human capital development and national security
Authors: Sydorchuk Orystlava , Kharechko Dmytro , Khomenko Hanna , Akimova Liudmуla , Kosarevych Nazar , Akimov Oleksandr
Published: October 2024

The relevance of the study is determined by the orientation of modern society towards the strategy of sustainable development. The advent of the era of “globalization through sustainable development” is accompanied by the strengthening of “old” threats and the emergence of “new” ones. According to the article, the sustainability viewpoint systemically links the social, economic, and environmental domains into a dynamic, long-term view, which is the fundamental contribution of the perspective to the examination of security challenges. It also signifies a paradigm change in how public administration functions when analyzing security risks at the state and federal levels. Competences for sustainable financial and economic management are considered in frames of sustainable public management, implying, in particular, positive impact on human capital and contributing to national security through ESG paradigm implementation.
Organizational and economic principles of financial monitoring of national business entities in the context of national security
Authors: Poliova Nataliya , Polova Lesya , Stepanenko Sergey , Izmailov Yaroslav , Varenyk Volodymyr , Akimov Oleksandr
Published: October 2024

The article considers the overall landscape and peculiarities of national regulations in the field of financial monitoring, in the retrospect and in the current moment. In particular, the cases of EU as a whole, the Netherlands, the USA, New Zealand and Australia are considered, through the prism of the necessity of compliance with FATF requirements and increased national security threats.
The influence of financial technology, personality traits, and financial literacy on financial attitude, personal saving orientation, and family financial planning, moderated by financial quotient among naval families. “A study of Hera naval base, Timor-Leste”
Authors: Loe Duarte Borges , Ratnawati Tri , Pristiana Ulfi
Published: October 2024

Family financial planning is becoming more and more crucial, particularly in military environments where certain challenges can affect financial habits. The study looks at moderating role of financial quotient on the correlation between financial technology, personality traits, and financial literacy and family financial planning of naval families at Naval Base Hera. Although certain factors of financial behaviour have been studied before, how these factors are interrelated within military families is still unclear. This research seeks to fill this gap by employing a causal explanatory research method that analyze sources from 248 married Navy personnel through using a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach with Smart PLS.  The findings paint a picture that where Fintech influences the financial behaviours of individuals and families, such traits for personality and financial literacy inform their attitudes and ever financial planning. Posted here, it is revealed that financial quotients have a moderate influence on the results of family financial planning. Thus, this research highlights the need to design and implement financial education interventions that incorporate technology support and improve the financial literacy of naval officers with policy implication for the authorities as well as other denominations in the teaching of financial education. This research fills this gap making a positive contribution in the understanding of financial management in military environment hence contributing to the informing of policies that foster better financial stability and well-being of families of soldiers serving in the navy.
Enhancing linguistic research through AI-powered reference management: A proposal for a voice-controlled academic assistant
Authors: Fraidan Abdullah Al
Published: October 2024

In today’s digital age, the amount of available research literature is growing exponentially, making it more challenging for researchers to efficiently manage and cite relevant sources. This issue is particularly pronounced in fields like linguistics, where scholars must contend with interdisciplinary sources spanning linguistics, psychology, and computer science. This paper proposes the development of an AI-powered, voice-controlled academic assistant aimed at enhancing the research experience for linguists by streamlining the literature review and citation process. The assistant would use natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to allow researchers to search for, retrieve, and cite references using voice commands, thereby eliminating many of the tedious aspects of academic research. This proposal outlines the current state of voice-controlled technology, discusses how these technologies can be implemented in academic workflows, and presents a roadmap for the development of a linguist-friendly reference management system. By addressing key technical, ethical, and practical concerns, this paper offers a compelling vision for the future of linguistic research, powered by AI.
Rights and obligations of insurance companies in life insurance contracts: A qualitative case study from Vietnamese law
Authors: Phuong Nguyen Thanh , Dung Nguyen Trung
Published: October 2024

In a life insurance contract relationship, rights and obligations are an agreement that one party must perform for the rights and obligations of the other party in this relationship. Accordingly, one of the rights and obligations that forces the insurance company to fulfill the interests of the insurance buyer is: (i) The right to cancel the insurance contract; (ii) Right to refuse insurance payment; (iii) Life insurance company's obligation to pay insurance... To concretize this, the State of Vietnam has issued the Law on Insurance Business in 2022. However, in practical application related to the rights and obligations of life insurance companies, there are still some problems, leading to insurance companies using many different reasons to limit the rights of life insurance companies. insurance participants. Through qualitative research method, the work will point out the shortcomings and propose some solutions in the future.
Effects of Degree of Milling on Nutritional and Edible Quality of High-Resistant Starch Rice
Authors: Bai Jianjiang , Tang Jianhao , Zhao Qi , Yan Ying , Xiong Ruoyu , Yang Ruifang
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of milling degree on nutrient content, especially resistant starch (RS), and edible quality of starch rice variety Youtangdao3 (YTD3) with high RS. High RS rice variety YTD3 was processed with different milling times (0, 10, 20, 30, and 40s) to evaluate the effects on nutritional components, mineral content, vitamins, pasting properties, and cooking/eating quality. With the increase in milling time, the average milling reduction rate increased from 0 to 8.54, 11.81, 13.27, and 16%, which correlated with a decrease in the yield of head rice, crude fat, crude protein, and ash content. Minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin E and B vitamins, decreased significantly with increasing milling time. Sensory analysis revealed a decrease in rice hardness and an increase in viscosity with longer milling, suggesting improved palatability. However, excessive milling reduced the nutritional value of the rice. The study highlights the need for an optimal balance between the degree of milling (DOM) and the preservation of nutritional value to improve the overall quality of rice products. The results are important for guiding rice processing practices to maintain the health benefits of RS while preserving the sensory appeal of rice.
Mycorrhizal Fungal Inoculum Potential in Crop Rotation Soil With Different Levels of Irrigation
Authors: Alsunuse Bouzeriba T. B. , Al-Awwal Nasruddeen , Budhathoki Samir , Thapa Resham B. , Baidoo Michael , Zaid Faraj , Stahl Peter D.
Published: October 2024

Research indicates arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) inoculum potential and AMF biomass production in agricultural soil are strongly influenced by both soil moisture availability and crop rotation (CR) strategies. We hypothesized that AMF biomass production in and inoculum potential of Wyoming semiarid agricultural soil would increase when managed using CR and irrigation. To test this hypothesis, we examined AMF activity (AMF biomarker fatty acid, and AMF infection of roots) in two differently managed soils (no-CR soil and two-year CR soil) in a field experiment. Furthermore, in a greenhouse experiment, we examined AMF activity in the same two CR treatment soils under different irrigation regimes (wet, irrigated to 60% field capacity, and dry, irrigated to 15% field capacity). Notably, the two-year CR soil had greater amounts of AMF biomarker fatty acid and greater inoculum potential, and higher percentage of AMF root colonization compared to no-CR soil. Despite the fact that the CR soil had more AMF propagules, it was less than the undisturbed non-agricultural native sage-grassland soils previously reported. Overall, the findings suggest that high levels of irrigation can inhibit the activity of AMF adapted to semiarid soil conditions and CR can increase activity of AMF in soils from semiarid regions.
Kurtosis Control of Amplitude-Modulated non-Gaussian Signals for Fatigue Test
Authors: Xu Fei , Yang Huixian , Ahlin Kjell , Chen Zhifeng
Published: October 2024

The amplitude modulation method was used to generate non-Gaussian signals that acted as excitation for fatigue tests. The fatigue life of structures under non-Gaussian excitation has been proven to be closely related to the features of the amplitude modulation signal (AMS) and kurtosis of the structural response. In this study, the modelling of the AMS by Beta and Weibull distributions and the resulting kurtosis range problem is first reviewed. To solve this problem, a new method for creating an AMS based on a linear combination of Beta and Weibull distributions is proposed. To ensure that the high kurtosis of the amplitude-modulated non-Gaussian signal is correctly transferred to the structural response, the method is further developed to fulfil the specifications for the fatigue damage spectrum (FDS) by controlling the spectral content of the AMS. Herein, a Gaussian AMS with a low-pass cutoff frequency is first generated and then converted to a Weibull or Beta AMS based on the cumulative distribution function (CDF) transformation. The proposed method is verified using simulated and field-measured data. The results show that the full range of specified kurtosis is achieved with the new AMS modelling method. The high kurtosis of the non-Gaussian input signal can be transferred to the linear system response if the mean value of AMS during the period of the system impulse response is the same as AMS.
The Illusion of a Green Transition in Slovenia by 2050
Authors: Senegačnik Andrej , Sekavčnik Mihael
Published: October 2024

This study analyzes the possibilities of phasing out fossil and nuclear energy sources for Slovenia by 2050. Alternative carbon-free sources include renewable energy sources (RES) i.e. electricity, synthetic fuels and hydrogen from water electrolysis. The model is based on the use of currently mature low-carbon technologies and is adapted to Slovenia’s natural conditions. Photovoltaic panels (PV) and hydropower plants are used for the majority of renewable electricity generation. To bridge the winter period with minimal PV production, storage with a pumped storage power plant is planned. One of the assumptions of the national climate strategy has been incorporated into the model, which envisages zero growth in final energy consumption by 2050. The result of the paper is an assessment of what some of the basic characteristics of the Slovenian energy system would look like after the phase-out of fossil and nuclear energy sources. The estimated storage capacity required is 5.1 MWh/capita. Abandoning fossil fuels with the currently mature RES technologies is not realistically feasible for technical and economic reasons.
Through-thickness Work Hardening Variation in Thick High Strength Steel Plates: A Novel Inverse Characterization Method
Authors: Denys Kristof , Vancraeynest Niels , Cooreman Steven , Rossi Marco , Coppieters Sam
Published: October 2024

Due to the production process, thick high strength steel plates potentially exhibit inhomogeneous plastic material behavior through the thickness. For example, the initial yield stress and work hardening behavior might vary through the plate thickness. In order to establish a reliable plasticity model that can be used in finite element simulations to optimize forming processes or to investigate the structural integrity of large structures, this material behavior needs to be characterized. A straightforward characterization method consists of slicing the thick high strength steel plate and conducting standard tensile tests. However, this approach comes with a large experimental effort. A novel specimen is proposed enabling to inversely identify the work hardening behavior at distinct locations through the thickness of a thick steel plate. To this end, a tensile specimen with circular pockets at different depths is used. The strain fields within the pockets are captured using digital image correlation (DIC). finite element model updating (FEMU) is used to inversely identify a predefined strain hardening law for each pocket. First, the procedure is optimized and numerically verified using virtual experiments generated by a finite element model with a known variation of the work hardening behavior. Finally, the procedure is experimentally validated by characterizing the strain hardening behavior of a 10 mm thick S690QL grade.
Design and Stress Analysis of Bevel Line Gears with Vertical Flank Suitable for Micro Machining
Authors: Shao Yanjie , Chen Yangzhi , Xiao Xiaoping , Zheng Maoxi , He Weitao
Published: October 2024

The line gear (LG) exhibits promising applications in micromachinery owing to its simple structure and minimal teeth count. This paper aims to advance the meshing theory of LG and introduce a conical LG tooth configuration specifically tailored for micro-machining that is capable of driving with high performance. Based on the meshing principle of LG, a conical line gear pair with vertical flank (VFLG) of the driving gear was designed. Subsequently, adhering to the curvature non-interference principle that no local interference occurs in the meshing process and the specified range of fitting error in one direction, the design parameters for LG were determined. A comparison of the contact stress between two sets of different contact line types revealed the distinct advantage of VFLG with parameters identical to those of traditional LG. The experimental results conclusively demonstrate a transmission ratio error of 0.004, affirming the feasibility of the design. The curvature non-interference design formula proposed in this paper refines the LG design theory, and the novel LG design method presented holds significant implications for subsequent micromachining.