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Retraining US Workforce in the Age of Agentic Gen AI: Role of Prompt Engineering and Up-Skilling Initiatives
Authors: Satyadhar Joshi
Published: February 2025

This work reviews U.S. workforce retention, AI upskilling, prompt engineering, workforce development, and automation in the context of recent advancements in agentic generative AI. The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries has raised concerns over potential job displacement within the US workforce. However, targeted upskilling—particularly through training in prompt engineering, a key skill for interacting with large language models—offers promising avenues to empower employees and retain talent. This review paper synthesizes insights from academic research, industry reports, and educational initiatives to examine how prompt engineering training can mitigate the challenges of AI-induced disruption and support workforce resilience. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the rapidly evolving field of prompt engineering. It examines fundamental techniques for crafting effective prompts, explores the diverse applications of prompt engineering across various sectors, and discusses the challenges and ethical considerations associated with its use. Furthermore, the review identifies potential future research directions and highlights the growing importance of prompt engineering in the age of large language models. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of prompt engineering, with a specific focus on its implications for workforce development and training. It examines prompt engineering techniques, applications across sectors, ethical considerations, and future research directions. A key emphasis is placed on the role of prompt engineering training programs in equipping the workforce with essential skills for the age of large language models
Investigations into Financial Analytics for Supply Chain Management: Approaches and Resources
Authors: Dr. K. Baranidharan  , Sathya Narayanan. V  , Shrivatshan. R  , Badrinathan P  , Rahul. B
Published: February 2025

In this conceptual study emphasizing the crucial role of financial analytics in improving operations and enhancing decision-making, the paper analyzes its integration into supply chain management. It shows how data-driven insights are crucial for managing risks, predicting demand, and finding inefficiencies. firms may enhance their financial analytics capabilities and develop more successful supply chain strategies, according to the report, which also looks at different approaches and technologies that firms can use. Businesses can get a competitive edge in today's fast-paced market by boosting their agility and responsiveness through supply chain collaboration and the use of advanced analytics technologies.
Escenarios inmersivos con realidad virtual y aumentada: Experiencias desde la práxis
Authors:   Universidad Técnica de Machala, Matías Olabe Johanna Carolina , Riofrio Orozco Oscar Geovanny ,   Universidad Técnica de Machala, Arboleda Barrezueta Marcos David ,   Universidad Técnica de Machala
Published: February 2025

Este libro es el resultado de los trabajos de investigación de los es-tudiantes el 8vo “A” y “B” semestre de la carrera Ciencias Experi-mentales, en la cual a través de la creación de escenarios virtuales de aprendizaje se ha podido fortalecer la enseñanza en los estable-cimientos educativos; los proyectos están enmarcado en rescatar la parte cultural del Ecuador y el Cantón a nivel educativo y social.
Öğretmen Adaylarının Matematik Dersi Çalışma Stratejileri Ölçeğinin Geçerlik ve Güvenirlik Çalışması
Authors: ULUM Hakan
Published: February 2025

Bu çalışma, öğretmen adaylarının matematik çalışma stratejilerini ölçmek için geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçek geliştirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Süreçte öğrenme stratejileri, öz düzenleme ve motivasyon ile ilgili teorik çerçeveler incelenmiş, uzman görüşleri doğrultusunda 15 maddelik bir ölçek oluşturulmuştur. Açımlayıcı Faktör Analizi (AFA), toplam varyansın %62,45'ini açıklayan ve Tutum, Motivasyon, Özgüven, Çalışma Stratejileri ve Zaman Yönetimi olarak adlandırılan beş faktörlü bir yapı ortaya koymuştur. Doğrulayıcı Faktör Analizi (DFA), kabul edilebilir uyum indeksleri (CFI = 0,905, SRMR = 0,053) sağlamıştır. Cronbach Alfa değerleri 0,776 ile 0,828 arasında değişerek ölçeğin güvenilirliğini kanıtlamıştır. Ölçek, öğretmen eğitiminde çalışma stratejilerini değerlendirmek ve matematik eğitiminde bilişsel ve duyuşsal faktörleri araştırmak için kullanılabilir. Gelecekteki çalışmalar, ölçeğin farklı gruplarda uygulanmasını ve akademik başarıyı öngörme gücünü inceleyebilir.
EBEVEYNLERİN SANAT EĞİTİM DÜZEYLERİ VE BU EĞİTİMİN ÇOCUKLARININ GÖRSEL SANATLAR DERSİ ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİNİN İNCELENMESİ
Authors: OKUR Ayşe , BAKIRTAŞ TÜRKER Sümeyye
Published: February 2025

Bu araştırma, ebeveynlerin sanat eğitimi düzeylerinin çocukların görsel sanatlar dersine olan ilgisi, başarısı ve performansı üzerindeki etkilerini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Eğitim sistemimizde sanat eğitimine yeterince önem verilmemekte ancak bireyin sanat eğitimi almasının topluma fayda sağladığı bilinmektedir. Bu bağlamda araştırma sanat eğitiminin yalnızca öğrenciler ve öğretmenler tarafından değil, ebeveynlerin de bu süreçteki rollerinin anlaşılması gerektiğini vurgulamaktadır. Sanat eğitimi, bireyin yaratıcılığını, estetik duyarlılığını ve genel zihinsel gelişimini olumlu yönde etkiler. Aynı zamanda çocukların yaratıcılık, eleştirel düşünme ve problem çözme becerilerini geliştirdiği desteklenmektedir. Bu çalışma, velilerin sanat eğitimi düzeylerinin çocukların görsel sanatlar dersine olan ilgisini nasıl etkilediğini tespit etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılarak gerçekleştirilmiş ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği ile veri toplanmıştır. Konya’nın Meram ilçesinde ortaokula giden öğrenci ve ebeveynlerle sınırlandırılan bu çalışmada 16 çocuk ve ebeveynlerinden oluşan toplam 32 kişi ile yüz yüze görüşmeler yapılmıştır.
Araştırma bulguları, ebeveynlerin sanat eğitimi düzeylerinin çocukların sanatsal gelişimleri üzerinde doğrudan ve anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğunu göstermektedir. Sanat eğitimi almayan ebeveynlerin çocukları bu alanda daha az destek görmekte ve sanata olan ilgileri düşük kalmaktadır. Buna karşılık sanat eğitimi almış ebeveynlerin çocukları sanata daha fazla ilgi göstermekte ve sanatsal faaliyetlere daha aktif katılmaktadır. Ayrıca, ebeveynlerin sanatla ilgili kaynaklardan yararlanma düzeyleri ve destekleyici tutumları çocukların sanatsal gelişimlerini olumlu yönde etkilemektedir.
Sonuç olarak, sanat eğitimi ve ebeveyn desteğinin çocukların sanatsal gelişimini olumlu yönde etkilediği, bu nedenle eğitim politikalarının sanat eğitimi konusunda daha bilinçli ve destekleyici bir yaklaşıma yönlendirilmesi gerektiği vurgulanmaktadır.
The introduction of proofs of noble birth into the Habsburg monarchy. A new instrument to administrate the nobility (1650-1800)
Authors: Hassler Éric
Published: February 2025

This article shows how the transfer of proofs of nobility by Maria Theresa of Austria in the 1750s led to complex movements between Vienna and the countries of the monarchy and produced social and cultural changes within the nobility. The degrees of nobility are part of the representations of Germanic and Central Europe in modern era. Having to prove one’s noble ancestry was indeed a common practice used by chapters, military orders or princely courts since the Middle Ages. In fact, it seems that this practice only really developed in the Habsburg monarchy from the second half of the 18th century, under the impulsion of Maria Theresa. As part of her policy of standardizing the nobility, aimed at mixing elites from the various territories of the monarchy and producing a service nobility loyal to the dynasty, Maria Theresa imported this practice to impose it within the monarchy, to be appointed chamberlain (1754), to gain access to the court (1756), but also to enter the institutions of noble ladies she created from the 1750s onwards. This practice, imported from the Holy Roman Empire and its western fringes, was a new tool of government. The sovereign’s aim was to reinforce his authority by introducing a veritable “administratization” of the nobility.
La gran paradoja de la política internacional contemporánea
Authors: Flores Pinel Fernando
Published: February 2025

No abstract available.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 32, No. 350, 1977: 875-892.
Comentarios a la "Ley de defensa y garantía del orden público"
Authors: Lara Velado Roberto
Published: February 2025

No abstract available.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 32, No. 350, 1977: 911-916.
La crisis del dólar
Authors: Argueta Antillón Luis
Published: February 2025

No abstract available.
ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 32, No. 350, 1977: 917-919.
Measurement report: Microphysical and optical characteristic of radiation fog – a study using in-situ, remote sensing, and balloon techniques
Authors: Nurowska Katarzyna , Makuch Przemysław , Markowicz Krzysztof M.
Published: February 2025

Abstract. This study investigates the vertical profiles of microphysical and thermodynamic properties within radiative fog layers in the Strzyżów valley (Southeastern Poland), based on in-situ, remote sensing and tethered balloon soundings data. Across three case studies of radiation fog that occurred in September 2023, 74 soundings were performed, with 41 employing the OPC-N3 instrument to capture droplet spectra. The results indicated similar weather conditions in all cases, with a liquid water path consistently above 15 g·m−2, although no transition to dense fog was observed. The effective droplet radius decreased with height (between 3–4.6 µm for 100 m), with larger droplets (≥18.5 µm) concentrated near the ground. The fog dissipated both from the top and bottom, with the mature fog stage marked by peak liquid water content (LWC) and the droplet number concentration (Nc) near 80 % of the fog height. Theoretical calculations of droplet terminal velocity (for droplets ≥18.5 µm) indicate that larger droplets are removed from fog layers within minutes, affecting the longevity of the fog. Equivalent adiabaticity values (αeq – the ratio by which the adiabatic lapse rate of the mixing ratio needs to be multiplied to give the same amount of liquid water path as observed in a specific cloud) ranged between 0 and 0.6. Except in one instance where negative values αeq were observed near the ground, a phenomenon scarcely reported in existing fog studies. Having instruments measuring radiation at two different heights, it was possible to estimate the effect of fog on reducing the total shortwave and longwave (NET) radiation at ground level by 150 W·m−2 (just before the fog disappearing and after). The measured dependence of the reduction of longwave radiation by fog depends linearly on the amount of liquid water path. As a result of the measurements, average values of liquid water content and droplet number concentrations were obtained for the observed optically thin fogs in the valley area. Mean LWC in the fog layer core was found between 0.2–0.4 g·m−3, with Nc up to 300 cm−3. The effective radius (8–10 µm) exhibited a linear height-dependent decrease, with radiation model closures yielding minimal biases, supporting the accuracy of radiation assessments within fog environments.
Global atmospheric inversion of the NH3 emissions over 2019–2022 using the LMDZ-INCA chemistry-transport model and the IASI NH3 observations
Authors: Kumar Pramod , Broquet Grégoire , Hauglustaine Didier , Beaudor Maureen , Clarisse Lieven , Van Damme Martin , Coheur Pierre , Cozic Anne , Zheng Bo , Revilla Romero Beatriz , Delavois Antony , Ciais Philippe
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Ammonia (NH3) emissions have continuously increased due to extensive fertilizer usage in agriculture and increasing production of manure and livestock. However, the current NH3 emission inventories exhibit large uncertainties at all the spatiotemporal scales. We provide atmospheric inversion estimates of the global NH3 emissions over 2019–2022 at 1.27°×2.5° horizontal and daily (at 10-day scale) resolution. We use IASI-ANNI-NH3-v4 satellite observations, simulations of NH3 concentrations with chemistry-transport model LMDZ-INCA, and finite difference mass-balance approach for inversions of global NH3 emissions. We take advantage of the averaging kernels provided in IASI-ANNI-NH3-v4 dataset, by applying them consistently to LMDZ-INCA NH3 simulations for comparison to the observations and then to invert emissions. The average global anthropogenic NH3 emissions over 2019–2022 is estimated as ~98 (95–101) Tg/yr, which is ~63 % (~57 %–68 %) higher than the prior CEDS inventory’s anthropogenic NH3 emissions and significantly higher than two other global inventories: CAMS’s anthropogenic NH3 emissions (by a factor of ~1.9) and CAMEO’s agricultural and natural soil NH3 emissions (by ~1.4 times). The global and regional budgets are mostly within the range of other inversion estimates. The analysis provides confidence in their seasonal variability and continental to regional scale budgets. Our analysis shows a ~4 % to ~33 % rise in NH3 emissions during COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 across regions. However, this rise is probably due to a decrease in atmospheric NH3 sinks due to decline in NOx and SO2 emissions during the lockdowns.
Popigai and Chicxulub craters: multiple impacts and their associated grabens
Authors: Klokočník Jaroslav , Cílek Václav , Kostelecký Jan , Bezděk Aleš
Published: February 2025

Abstract. More advanced data (gravity field model EIGEN 6C4 including the GOCE gradiometry data instead of EGM 2008) and a more sophisticated method (using a set of gravity aspects instead of gravity anomalies and the radial second derivative of the disturbing potential only) enable a deeper study of various geological features. Improved techniques were applied to study the impact craters Chicxulub and Popigai. We confirm our results from 2010, extend them, and offer more complicated models, namely by means of the gravity strike angles. Both craters are interpreted to be double or multiple craters. The probable impactor azimuth was from NE (to SW) for Chicxulub and SE (to W) for Popigai. The formation of both the craters seems to be associated with impact-induced tectonics that triggered the development of impact grabens.
Ժողովրդական երդումների իմաստային տիպերը
Authors: Ghrejyan Lusine
Published: February 2025

The oath, like other genres of oath-related folklore (curse, blessing, wishing), has been used for magical purposes since ancient times. We distinguish between two main groups of oaths: oath with a curse and oath with a reference to testimony. The main thematic groups of oaths with curses reflect various types of punishment, ranging from dying in the most brutal ways, suffering from various physical and mental illnesses, to social and religious-moral consequences. In the main categories of oaths with a reference to testimony beliefs and veneration of the Christian religion, God, and saints, as well as the material objects and items related to the church, are reflected on one hand, and ancient folk beliefs and mythical concepts emerge on the other, which, naturally, arise from the veneration of the particular phenomenon or object in question.
Some new Hattian‑Hittite correspondences from the quasi‑bilingual text of CTH 733
Authors: Bischoff Andreas M.
Published: February 2025

This investigation undertakes a comparative analysis of Hattian and Hittite fragments found within the text group of CTH 733, with the primary objective of discerning previously unrecognized bilingual text segments and conducting an in‑depth examination of the syntactic and morphological structures inherent in the Hattian texts. Accordingly, the following lexical additions are proposed as new contributions to the Hattian lexicon: a=X … ma=X ‘the one X there … the other X here’, an ‘sea’ (instead of †ḫan), il ‘to prosper’ (instead of †ḫil), e ‘to eat’ (instead of †tu), pe/iš or u̯eeš/u̯iiš ‘to drink’, and, possibly, uu̯aaēl ‘bread’.
The Hittite words for North, East, South, and West
Authors: Kreitzscheck Mathis
Published: February 2025

This paper identifies the Hittite terms for the four cardinal directions. Until now, our understanding of Hittite horizontal cosmology has been limited, with cardinal direction terms often represented logographically. The study collects attestations of these terms, primarily from celestial omen texts, showing that, as in Mesopotamia, the Anatolian orientation system was based on the sun and, crucially, the four winds. The author argues that the Hittite words for North, East, South, and West are tar(a)šmenaš ḫuwanz, ekunaš ḫuwanz, šalliš ḫuwanz, and appezziš/appezziyaš ḫuwanz, meaning ‘the tar(a)šmenaš wind’, ‘the cold wind’, ‘the great wind’, and ‘the rear wind’, respectively.
A Review of Factors Influencing Routine Immunization Coverage and Vaccine Program Effectiveness in Africa
Authors: Oluwaseyifunmi Arise Victor , Motunrayo Ibrahim Rukayat , Ganiyat Sodunke Taiwo , Andorbe Andorbe Bernard , Folakemi Olotu Bosede
Published: February 2025

Immunization is a straightforward part of preventive health and has slashed incidences of some associated diseases spectacularly, especially in Africa where these diseases contribute predominantly to high mortality. Generally, vaccines are amongst the most cost-effective interventions in global health, yet achieving equitable immunization coverage in the continent is perennial. This is a comprehensive review of challenges that re-equate universal immunization coverage in Africa where social, economic, infrastructure, and cultural factors were discussed. Remote regions experience lack of healthcare services and struggle to access vaccines and those living in urban environments are exposed to misinformation and thus, doubting the trustworthiness of health care services. Also, individuals from low-income families who cannot afford the indirect costs of vaccination continually contribute the problem. Lack of political support, grossly underfunded health systems and weak surrogacy also weaken immunization programs through inadequate staffing, lack of adequate vaccine supply and cold chain maintenance embarrassment. The review also captures success stories of immunization including the introduction of the MenAfriVac, meningitis belt in Africa which rapidly has reduced cases of meningitis. Also, the vaccination campaigns in Ghana and Malawi showed high success as a result of political commitment coupled with funding and community ownership. The review recommends urgency of the promising call to surmount the barriers with a corresponding vaccine program monitoring and evaluation to preach the immunization progress across Africa.

Keywords: Immunization coverage, vaccine hesitancy, vaccine-preventable diseases, Africa
School Feeding Programme in Nigeria: The Nutritional Status of School-Age Children in Egbeda Local Government Area of Ibadan
Authors: Saheed Moyosade Abimbola , K. Fabusoro Olufemi , Ganiyat Sodunke Taiwo
Published: February 2025

School Feeding Program (SFP) in Nigeria is expected to provide at least 33% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for school children. This study was carried out to ascertain whether the school meal provided meets this recommendation, and also to compare the nutritional status of the school age children benefitting from the SFP with their counterparts in other public primary schools in the LGA. This study employed the simple random technique to select 10 public primary schools in Egbeda LGA of Ibadan. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to evaluate the nutritional status of primary school pupils. Schools benefitting from the school feeding program were categorized as the experimental group while the schools not benefitting from the school feeding program were categorized as the control group. A 24-hour dietary recall was used to obtain data on all the foods consumed by the school-age children in the past 24 hours. The nutrient composition of the meals as analyzed using the Total Dietary Assessment (TDA) tool and compared with the requirements of their age group. The anthropometry indices of the school-age children were also obtained using a portable stadiometer and an electronic weighing scale. Analysis was done using the WHO Anthro software. The results revealed that 95% of the pupils did not meet 33% of their RDA for energy, protein, carbohydrate and total fat respectively. There was a significant difference in the level of nutrient adequacy between the two groups for energy, protein, thiamine, phosphorus and sodium. Also, the Anthropometry revealed more Normal weight children among the experimental group 141(71.6%) compared to the control group 56(28.6%).

Keywords: School feeding, Total Dietary Assessment, Anthropometry.
Emotional State and Resilience of Nurses Working in the COVID-19 Clinical Areas
Authors: Chandran Shalini , Devakirubai Dorathy , Lee T, Premila
Published: February 2025

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a great impact on the mental health status of the general population and also showed high levels of psychological symptoms in health professionals. Nurses were also subject to changes in their emotional state related to depression, anxiety and stress as they worked closely with these patients. This research study was aimed to understand the emotional state related to depression, anxiety and stress of nurses working in the COVID-19 clinical areas and their resilience.
A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used for this study and data were collected from 400 nurses caring for COVID-19 patients using consecutive sampling technique. Self-administered questionnaires were used which included demographic proforma, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS21) for assessing the depression, anxiety and stress and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) to measure the resilience of nurses. The study findings revealed that there was a weak negative correlation seen between resilience with depression (r = -0.177, p = 0.000), anxiety (r = -0.177, p = 0.019) and stress (r = -0.122, p = 0.014). There was significant association between depression with area of work (p = 0.049) and years of experience (p = 0.029). The results also revealed that there was significant association between anxiety with years of experience (p = 0.048) and the educational status (p = 0.015). It was found that there was significant association between stress and gender (p = 0.003). There was significant difference of resilience seen among nurses for different durations of work (p = 0.031) and areas of work (p = 0.014). Understanding the emotional state and resilience of nurses enable the management to develop necessary interventions to improve their emotional well-being.

Keywords: depression, anxiety, stress, resilience, nurses, COVID-19
Impact of Farmers Training on the Adoption of BLRI Technologies
Authors: Khatun M. M. , Sadrul S. B. , Papry K. N. , Hassan M. R. , Yasmin F. , Nazneen S. , Ahmed S. , Swandhi S. I. , Rabbi R. I. , Islam M. S. , Mahmud M. A.
Published: February 2025

Between July 2022 and June 2023, a study assessed technology transfer, the adoption of BLRI-developed technologies, and the livelihood of BLRI-trained livestock producers. A total of 150 random farmers from Naikhongchhari, Jessore Sadar, Vanga, Baghabari, Godagari Upazilas, Bandarban, Jessore, Sirajgonj, Faridpur, and Rajshahi districts participated in three days of BLRI training. Data were collected using a pre-tested questionnaire, arranged in Microsoft Excel and analyzed at SPSS-20. Most farmers (53.33%) were male, with average age, family size, year of schooling, and land holdings were 37.63±1.42 (y), 4.92±0.09 (no.), 6.408±0.74 (y), and 93.45±17.80 (Deci.) respectively. Cattle numbers were highest in Godagari (4.13±0.36), goats and sheep in Naikhongchhari, and poultry in Vanga (46.46±26.41) upazila. Vanga also had the highest rice (684.87±55.92 kg) and egg (836 ±95.10 no.) consumption/family/year. Fish (190.7±15.28 kg) and milk (76.97±7.60 L) consumption were highest in Baghabari, while dal, meat, and vegetable consumption were highest in Naikhongchhari. Technology adoption was highest in Naikhongchhari and lowest in Godagari. Production and treatment costs were highest in Baghabari (141,185 Tk and 4,561 Tk), while annual income was highest in Jessore Sadar (319,440 Tk) and lowest in Godagari (199,752 Tk).
West African Crises: Why is ECOWAS Successful in Imposing Democratic Norms in Some West African Countries and Unsuccessful in Others?
Authors: Olusanjo David
Published: February 2025

This research examines the successes of ECOWAS in some West African countries after its adoption of the Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance in countries where there has been unconstitutional change of government such as Guinea Bissau in 2012, the Gambia in 2017, Mali in 2013 and Côte d’Ivoire in 2003. Also, it explores countries such as Mali in 2020, Guinea in 2021, Burkina Faso 2022, and Niger in 2023 where ECOWAS has failed in upholding and restoring democratic ideals. The study adopts qualitative data with both primary materials such as official ECOWAS documents, reports, and communiqués and secondary sources such as academic literature, media reports, and scholarly assessments. The main argument of the study is that despite ECOWAS’ successes in upholding democratic norms in some West African countries after its adoption of the Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance, internal dynamics, Western influences, failure to introduce term-limits, and ineffective and inconsistent sanctions account for its drawbacks.
Political Forgiveness and Transitional Justice in Post-Conflict Africa and Hannah Arendt's Power to Forgive and Promise
Authors: D. Olusanjo,
Published: February 2025

This study articulates how Hannah Arendt’s conceptualisation of forgiveness, reconciliation and promise contribute to our understanding of the dynamics of forgiveness in post-conflict African contexts. Against widespread belief that Western theory or thought is not relevant to understanding African idiosyncrasies, let alone post-conflict Africa, this study contends that Hannah Arendt’s theorising on promise and forgiveness is relevant to explaining conflict resolution and transitional justice mechanisms in post-conflict Africa because of her emphasis that the imperative forgiveness should be based on respect, consistent and continuous rather than “confined to one single deed from which we could never recover” or “love” and the truth commission mirrors Arendtian’s conditions. Specifically, the study looks at the power of forgiveness in Arendt’s work as integral to the South Africa and Rwandan Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Again, the main thesis of this study is that Arendt’s concept of forgiveness is anchored on respect, consistency and continuity rather than on love or one-off/single action and that transitional justice in post-conflict Africa – Rwanda and South Africa reflect Arendtian’s conditions on forgiveness.
Software and Analytical Solutions and the Concepts of Simulation Models Young Scientists of the Central Economic and Mathematical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences for Public Administration Socio-Economic Processes
Authors: Evdokimov D.S. , Aksenova E.S. , Katasonova K.A. , Loginova V.E. , Konkova T.A. , Burilina M.A. , Kuznetsova O.I. , Inshakov A.A. , Sheremet A.A. , Chernenko D.V. , Kulikov V.O. , Chitaya N.D. , Voskobojnikov A.A. , Komolov K.Y. , Osipova A.A. , Kamynin G.M. , German A.A. , Andrianov V.A. , Timofeeva A.A.
Published: February 2025

The monograph contains sections devoted to software and analytical mechanisms and conceptual ideas in the field of simulation modeling in the context of an integrated approach to solving a number of urgent problems of our time using computer programs. The areas related to automated management systems and structures are touched upon, which may include such developments aimed at studying social, demographic, economic and epidemiological processes, where such models serve as auxiliary tools for making effective managerial decisions. The materials were formulated and presented by young scientists from the Central Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, who specialize in the development of computer models and solutions for the analysis, forecasting and strategic planning of complex socio-economic processes, including those with methodological foundations and elements of digital twins.
Panorama social de las familias latinoamericanas
Authors:   Universidad de La Sabana, Romero-Castillo Ana Margarita , Docal-Millán María del Carmen ,   Universidad de La Sabana
Published: February 2025

El capítulo examina la situación de las familias en Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Honduras y México desde 1990 hasta 2020, resaltando las contradicciones entre la centralidad de las familias en los discursos políticos y su marginalización en las políticas públicas. Las familias soportan responsabilidades significativas en apoyo y protección, pero tienen poca influencia en las decisiones gubernamentales. Se analiza el contexto histórico, económico, político, educativo y sociodemográfico, destacando la desigualdad, pobreza y los efectos de la pandemia del covid-19. El capítulo concluye con un llamado a políticas más inclusivas y efectivas para abordar las necesidades complejas de las familias en la región.
Autonomy of the Will in Kant’s Philosophy: An Analysis
Authors: Riddhi  , Sanjay Kumar Ram
Published: February 2025

In Immanuel Kant’s ethical philosophy, the autonomy of the will stands as a foundational concept that not only delineates but also profoundly shapes human morality and individual autonomy. Kant posited that human beings, through their capacity for rational deliberation, actively construct moral principles and retain the freedom to exercise moral judgment. Central to his ethical framework, the categorical imperative serves as a fundamental cornerstone of morality, underscoring both the intrinsic autonomy of the human will and the attendant moral responsibilities that ensue. This research article critically examines Kant’s theory of autonomous will, delving into its implications for moral autonomy and the interplay between natural necessity and the dichotomy of determination versus freedom. By exploring these facets, the study elucidates Kant’s enduring relevance in contemporary ethical discourse, offering insights into how his philosophical constructs continue to inform debates on moral agency, ethical decision-making, and the broader landscape of moral philosophy.
Immanuel Kant and a Second Slavery
Authors: van Gorkom Joris
Published: February 2025

Racism is a societal problem, which means that it should (also) be analyzed on an institutional, structural, and systemic level. When critiques of racism focus solely on particular beliefs, they overlook its broader manifestations. This article does not aim to ascertain Kant’s personal stance on race but rather to shed light on a blind spot in our own understanding of racism. It explores this through Kant’s endorsement of serfdom. We should not simply stay at the level of moral principles because Kant created a carve-out in his moral and legal philosophy for criminals, and the American version of this carve-out in the Thirteenth Amendment laid the groundwork for the racial American carceral system. This article seeks to illustrate that racism extends beyond beliefs, actively shaping societal structures. This helps us gain insights into how it has shaped contemporary society and institutions; that is, it helps us comprehend why racial disparities and inequalities persist in the present day.
Target Achievements of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Glucose in Patients with Diabetes after Acute Coronary Syndrome: Findings from the Chinese Cardiovascular Association Database – iHeart Project
Authors: Yang Jing , Zhang Rui , Han Bing , Li Hui , Wang Jingfeng , Xiao Yihui , Yu Xiaofan , Guan Shaofeng , Dai Cuilian , Yan Hua , Jiang Tingbo , Cui Hanbin , Yang Shuang , Zheng Zeqi , Dong Yugang , Wang Annai , Su Guohai , Wang Yan
Published: February 2025

Aim: To evaluate the achievement of metabolic risk factor targets and influencing factors in ACS patients with diabetes during the 12 months after discharge.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data from the Chinese Cardiovascular Association database-iHeart Project. Patients who were hospitalized with a diagnosis of ACS between 2014 and 2021 and who had at least one measurement record of LDL-C, BP, or HbA1c within 12 months after discharge were included. We further stratified patients by diabetes status and analyzed the correlation between clinical characteristics, measurement strategy, and achievement of targets.
Results: Diabetes was identified in 1,027 (27.5%) of the eligible patients. The proportions of patients with diabetes achieving targets of LDL-C, BP, and HbA1c levels were 42.4%, 61.5%, and 43.7%, respectively. However, combined achievement rate was significantly lower in patients with diabetes than patients without diabetes (16.6% vs. 26.6%). Patients with diabetes who underwent the first measurement within three months or had ≥3 measurements within 12 months were positively associated with achieving combined targets.
Conclusions: The achievement of multifactorial targets among patients with ACS is suboptimal, particularly among patients with concomitant diabetes. The optimal measurement strategy post-discharge is essential for improving the comprehensive management of metabolic risk factors in ACS patients.
Time Optimization Transportation Problem with Minimum Cost Penalty
Authors: Memon Mohsin , G. Patel Dr. Reena
Published: February 2025

Time-optimized transportation the problem deals with cost as well as time minimization for the transportation of the goods from the source. Recognizing the need for a more versatile approach that considers both time and cost optimization objectives, this paper introduces a novel TOMCP algorithm. The proposed algorithm aims to provide an optimum solution for the transportation problem by concurrently minimizing both time and cost variables. By bridging the gap between traditional methods, the research contributes to a more comprehensive and adaptable framework for addressing transportation problems in real-world scenarios.
Retos, barreras y estrategias de liderazgo de la mujer Indígena, Afrodescendiente y de comunidades locales
Authors:   Rights and Resources Initiative
Published: February 2025

Tras décadas de lucha, algunas mujeres de PI, PAD y de CL de Latinoamérica han alcanzado condiciones de igualdad y equidad en sus derechos, y han logrado que las organizaciones a las que pertenecen superen la violencia y/o la discriminación de género. Sin embargo, para muchas otras mujeres, estas barreras aún persisten.

Dado el papel relevante de las mujeres para avanzar en el reconocimiento de los derechos territoriales de los PI, PAD y de CL, es crucial identificar algunas de estas estrategias desarrolladas por mujeres de la Coalición de RRI que buscan lograr una igualdad en derechos y un ambiente sin violencia y/o discriminación de género, elementos indispensables para que puedan ejercer su liderazgo. Esta identificación de estrategias tambien nos permitirá generar aprendizajes para socializar con las demás organizaciones aliadas de RRI.

Como parte de la estrategia regional de RRI del 2023, la coalición acordó realizar un análisis de los contextos habilitantes y retos para el fortalecimiento del liderazgo de mujeres Indígenas, Afrodescendientes y de comunidades locales a partir de tres historias de vida de mujeres en latinoamerica que han logrado alcanzar un liderazgo a nivel familiar, organizativo, comunitario, nacional e internacional.

El analizar las trayectorias de vida y liderazgo de las tres mujeres, permitieron identificar aspectos habilitantes y barreras que enfrentaron para posicionar su voz y opinión dentro de sus organizaciones. Esta reflexión también ayudó a evidenciar cómo los liderazgos de estas mujeres han abierto las puertas a otras mujeres de su pueblo o comunidad.
Multiculturalism Institutionalised: Perspectives on Article 30 of the Indian Constitution
Authors:   Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India, Malavika Menon
Published: February 2025

Multiculturalism acknowledges cultural diversity and difference and provides for institutional and at times, Constitutional accommodation of this diversity and difference. However, this process is not devoid of challenges. India has been one of the few countries that have sought to accommodate cultural pluralism in both the Constitution and its institutions. More so, this accommodation has been facilitated by granting fundamental rights. One such set of rights are the Cultural and Educational Rights embodied in Articles 29 and 30 of the Indian Constitution. This paper seeks to highlight multicultural accommodation in India through the lens of these cultural and educational rights, Article 30 in particular. In doing so, the paper attempts to bring out the contestations that arise in the exercise of these rights.
A SIMPLE AND EFFICIENT APPROACH BASED ON LAGUERRE POLYNOMIALS FOR SOLVING SCHLOMILCH’S ¨ INTEGRAL EQUATION
Authors:   Dept. of Mathematics, Amasya University, Ipekkoy, Amasya, Turkey, ALTURK AHMET
Published: February 2025

The Schl¨omilch’s integral equation plays an important role in
many ionospheric problems and is considered as an important and useful equation in atmospheric and terrestrial physics. The equation is classified as a
Fredholm integral equation of the first kind. This classification enables us
to use and employ the tools available for solving Fredholm equations of the
first kind. The motivation behind this work is to develop an efficient method
that based on the regularization method and Laguerre polynomials for solving
various types of Schl¨omilch’s integral equations.
Critical Success Factors of Electronic Government Procurement (E-GP) Implementation in Sri Lanka
Authors:   Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Policy Formulation, Planning and Tourism, Sri Lanka, Dikmadugoda L.
Published: February 2025

Electronic Government procurement is one aspect of the E-Government concept. It
offers to the value for money, cost-saving, better fiscal policy management, and substantial
competition and a stronger marketplace. Many countries all over the world including developing
countries such as Bhutan, Napal, and Bangladesh obtained advantage through the digitalization
of government procurement. The main objectives of the study are measure to the level of eprocurement practises in the public sector in Sri Lanka and examine to the critical success factors
in adopting e-procurement in Public Sector Institutions in Sri Lanka. The population of the study
comprises of the national-level public sector entities such as Ministries, Departments, Statutory
Boards and Public Companies and Registered vendors. A sample of procurement entities was
selected on convenience sample method. This research based on quantitative studies and
Quantitative data collected through a structured questionnaire to identify the determinants of
successful e-procurement adoption and the level of e-procurement usage. The survey results of
this study affirm the pivotal role of organizational, legal, and environmental factors in driving the successful implementation of electronic government procurement, consistent with the findings
outlined in the literature review. Concurrently, the survey underscores the limited influence of
technology and political factors on the e-government Procurement (e-GP) implementation in Sri
Lanka. Despite these nuances, the overarching objective of the research remains unchanged: to
offer a streamlined pathway for the swift and effective adoption of Electronic Government
Procurement practices across all sectors of the government.
Keywords: Critical Success Factors, E-Procurement, Public Sector, Sri Lanka
Adoption success of using Generative AI apps for the ECommerce Platforms in Sri Lanka
Authors:   University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Dilshan A. , Wijayanayake J. ,   University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Asanka D. ,   University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Karunarathna C. ,   University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Published: February 2025

The digital landscape has witnessed the widespread influence of e-commerce, with the
Information Technology industry embracing generative AI applications. This research aims to
investigate the adoption success of existing e-commerce platforms in Sri Lanka in incorporating
generative AI technologies. A systematic literature review using the PRISMA framework identified
how generative AI is used in various industries, its Future Directions, Ethical Concerns, Security,
and Privacy Considerations, and the most widely used and accepted models for understanding
technology adoption. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Unified Theory of
Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) are the two most widely used in past research for
the acceptance of technology. These two models and past literature were used to develop a
conceptual framework. The variables in this research model were measured through
questionnaires with five-point Likert scales and close-ended questions completed by the Software
Engineering and Software development process-related employees in Sri Lanka. Data cleaning
and demographic data analysis were conducted using IBM SPSS 21, and preliminary data analysis
was performed using PLS-SEM (SmartPLS 4). The study found that generative AI apps are
productive, effective, and capable of retaining users with a positive intention to use them in Ecommerce.
High implementation costs negatively impact, and Low training and maintenance costs
positively affect the intention of users to adopt generative AI apps. The factors such as
innovativeness, perceived benefits, and level of attitudes, positively impact the overall adoption
success. These findings are expected to guide Sri Lankan e-commerce platforms, aiding them in
enhancing the successful adoption and seamless integration of generative AI apps. By aligning
with the wisdom of TAM and its associated models, our research contributes to understanding the
adoption success of Sri Lankan e-commerce platforms to embrace generative AI technologies.
Keywords: Adoption Success, Acceptance of Technology, E-Commerce, Generative AI Apps,
Technology Acceptance Model
Digital Distilleries: Navigating Industry 4.0 Trends in Sri Lanka’s Beverage Industry
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Thakshila P. , Kushani M. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Darshana S. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Herath B. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Pathirana G. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Jayasinghe P. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Ehalapitiya S. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
Published: February 2025

Industry 4.0 is a rapidly evolving paradigm allowing industries to explore digital
transformation opportunities to provide services and products to both existing and new markets
at competitive prices. Developed nations have largely capitalized on Industry 4.0, creating fresh
market opportunities by embedding advanced technologies in industrial processes. This research
assesses the readiness for implementing Industry 4.0 in Sri Lanka’s beverage sector through
primary data. Using focus group interviews with managerial-level employees in large-scale
beverage firms, this study identifies technical, operational, and market/environmental factors as
key influences in adopting Industry 4.0 in this sector. The findings contribute actionable insights
into strategic pathways for digital transformation.
Keywords: Beverage Industry, Digitization, Industry 4.0, Manufacturing Industry, Technology
Managing Resistance to Change in Organizations: A Critical Review of Strategies and Best Practices
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Dias T. , Jayawickrama P. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
Published: February 2025

With the advancement of new technologies, change has become a necessary survival
strategy in several industries. To survive in this unpredictable business environment, it is
necessary to have a deep understanding about change management. In spite of commonness of
changes happening in organizations, a considerable number of change initiatives have failed. As
the perspective about change is different from an individual to an individual, most of the time
organizations come across resistance from the employees. This research article explores the
causes, effective strategies, and methods to overcome the resistance to change within the
organizations. Aiming to provide an insightful understanding of organizational change, change
management theories, processes through the literature review. This research is an outcome of
several journals that have been published. Around fifty journal articles have been gathered from
various platforms such as ScienceDirect, ResearchGate, Harvard review. The result of the
discussion discovers the fear of employees for the change and ways to navigate resistance
effectively and implement successful change initiatives by providing practical recommendations
for managing resistance, with aid of leaders, manager and change agents.
Keywords: Change, Change Agent, Employees, Organizational Change, Resistance, Strategies
The Influence of Climate Change and Foreign Direct Investment on Aquaculture: A Panel Data Approach for Top-Producing Countries
Authors:   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Dilakshi L.B.I. , Kariyawasam N.G. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Senevirathna S.R.A. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Vidumini B.G.A. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Wickramasinghe Y. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Wisenthige K. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka, Jayathilaka R. ,   Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Malabe, Sri Lanka
Published: February 2025

Aquaculture production is the major subdivision of the marine industry, indicating a
critical sector in global food security and economic development. The objective of the current
study is to discover the impact of Climate change and Foreign Direct Investments on Aquaculture
Production in 10 major producers. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, major
aquaculture-producing nations are China, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, Norway, Chile,
Egypt, the Philippines, and South Korea. The panel regression model was implemented to quantify
the influence of the variables on Aquaculture Production in major 10 aquacultures producers’
gathered data from 1972 to 2022. To check the stability and stationery according to the major
assumptions of the Ordinary Least Squared model, the Levin-Lin-Chu test, F-test, Breusch-Pagan
Lagrange Multiplier test, and Hausman test were conceded from this study. Furthermore, the study
was conducted to regulate the most relevant model among Pooled Ordinary Least Square, Fixed
effect Model, and Random Effect Model. The findings from the descriptive statistics showed that
the overall standard deviation specifies significant differences in Aquaculture Production across
the preferred areas. Finally, the results shows that both climate change and Foreign Direct
Investment has a significant positive impact on Aquaculture Production in top 10 producing
nations.
Keywords: Aquaculture Production, Carbon Dioxide Emission, Climate Change, Foreign Direct
Investments, Panel Regression