bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act and Trust: Towards an AI Bill of Rights in Healthcare?
Authors: Solaiman Barry
Published: July 2024

The AI Act adopts a risk-based regulatory framework, categorizing AI systems according to the level of risk they present and imposing corresponding regulatory requirements. While the regulation aims to cultivate trust by focusing on risk mitigation, it has faced criticism for its insufficient attention to the ethical and relational factors that are crucial for establishing genuine trust, especially within healthcare settings. In healthcare, trust encompasses a complex network of relationships involving patients, providers, and regulatory bodies, and is influenced by personal interactions, transparency, ethical practices, and the perceived intentions behind AI technologies and their implementers. This paper argues that trust in AI could be better fostered in healthcare through a Bill of Rights for AI that explicitly incorporates trust-building measures into the regulatory framework. Such an initiative could clarify the role and expectations of AI in healthcare, making it more trustworthy for both patients and healthcare providers.
Indigenous people's mobility and its impact on remote infrastructural needs: an exploratory study
Authors: Moskos Megan , Isherwood Linda , Dockery Michael , Habibis Daphne , Grealy Liam , Benedict Richard , Harris Mark , Singh Ranjodh , Lea Tess
Published: July 2024

With Indigenous populations at risk of higher rates of infection and more serious disease than non-Indigenous populations, a policy of returning to remote communities (i.e. Return to Country) was encouraged during the COVID-19 pandemic. This policy led to high expectations for remote communities to meet the often diverse and complex needs of returnees, placing further strain on existing, underfunded remote community infrastructure and services. This research explores mobility patterns of Indigenous people living on Country and its impact on the planning of housing, infrastructure and services within remote communities.Temporary mobility, that is movement that does not involve a change of usual residence, is caused by a wide range of factors, such as people’s participation in cultural business or attendance at funerals, travel due to school holidays and seasonal weather patterns, participation in sport and leisure activities or to access alcohol outside the community. Factors affecting longer-term population mobility include access to housing, infrastructure, services and employment; family conflict and violence; and community unrest.The research finds increased and improved housing is required for many remote communities. In addition to reducing existing levels of crowding, communities experiencing population growth need to be more clearly identified so as to reduce concerns in the future. Essential infrastructure, such as power and water, must also be improved to support the development of new community housing. In addition, services such as government health support and education systems need to take into account Indigenous people’s mobility patterns, particularly across state and territory borders. Enhanced collaboration between schools will enable students to continue with their education even when they are away from their home community, all of which would lead to better education outcomes for young Indigenous people.
More-Than-Human Urban Foraging: Designing Landscapes for Multispecies Sustainability in Shrinking Urban Japan
Authors: Rupprecht Christoph David Dietfried , Cui Lihua , Yoshida Aoi , Shinkai Rika , Spiegelberg Maximilian
Published: July 2024

Can a city be turned into a more-than-human feast? Edible landscapes are increasingly valued for their multiple socio-ecological benefits. Here we propose that making the urban fabric fertile grounds for foraging by humans, birds, bees, and other inhabitants alike expands the potential of edible cities as a paradigm for sustainability transformations to answer recent calls in sustainability research for meeting more-than-human needs. To this end, we reflect on ongoing landscape design research across shrinking Japanese cities: (1) a multispecies community garden concept, (2) bird and pollinator-oriented edible restoration of vacant lots, (3) wild-keeping of Japanese honeybees in urban contexts as entry to multispecies landscape stewardship.
Risk, Uncertainty, and Entrepreneurial Profit: A Note on Fred M. Taylor and Frank H. Knight
Authors: Fiorito Luca , McCann Charles R.
Published: July 2024

Frank H. Knight is rightly regarded as having identified the distinction between risk and uncertainty and their respective roles in the entrepreneurial process in his 1921 Risk, Uncertainty, and Profit. Less well appreciated is his recognition of the work of Fred Manville Taylor in this work, even though throughout Knight made several laudatory references to Taylor’s Principles. This Note will examine through the various editions of Taylor’s textbook parallels between Taylor and Knight in their respective understandings of the risk-uncertainty distinction and the emphasis each placed on the role of the entrepreneur.
LA ENTREVISTA DE EVALUACIÓN O LA NECESIDAD DE OBJETIVAR LOS PROCESOS DE MEDICIÓN DEL DESEMPEÑO EN EL SECTOR PÚBLICO - THE ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW OR THE NEED TO MAKE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT MORE OBJECTIVE IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Authors: Rastrollo Suárez Juan José
Published: July 2024

Las entrevistas (inicial, intermedia —en el caso de que la hubiera— y final), son un elemento central de los sistemas de evaluación del desempeño en el sector público. A lo largo del siguiente estudio, analizamos este concepto, poniendo de relevancia su sentido y limitaciones a partir de la revisión de legislación, doctrina y jurisprudencia. Para ello, examinamos las acotaciones que, desde diferentes normas y sentencias, se han hecho de nociones como las de objetivos y competencias, cuestionario o informe de evaluación. Además, hacemos referencia a los mecanismos y órganos especializados en la resolución de recursos a disposición delpersonal empleado público en caso de discrepancia con los resultados obtenidos. Assessment interviews can be initial, intermediate–if such takes place—and final, and they are a central component of performance assessment systems in the public service. In the present study, we analyze the concept of assessment interview, emphasizing its significance but also its limitations, based on legislation, legal doctrine and case law. To this end, we examine the restrictions that diverse legal norms and court decisions have put on notions such as goals and competences, assessment questionnaire or assessment report. Moreover, we consider the mechanisms and organisms that specialize in solving appeal procedures, which are at the disposition of public employees in cases of disagreement with the obtainedresults.
Can Revolutionary Media Be Made Online?
Authors: Atef Noha
Published: July 2024

This chapter presents Mosireen, a non-profit media collective and an alternative media outlet foundedby a group of activists, writers, journalists, and filmmakers in the midst of a political change in Egypt.This group developed a special interpretation of the concept of “revolutionary media,” and for morethan two years have been executing their ideas on the ground. Thus, Mosireen is a case to study theinstrumentalization of the Internet in political activism, and the revolutionalization of the use of digitaland social media at the time of struggle against the regime.
Influence of Political Ideology on English-Speaking Entrepreneurs' Twitter (X) Reaction to the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict
Authors: Zinoviev Dmitry , Thams Yannick , Bicen Pelin
Published: July 2024

This paper analyzes the impact of political ideology on the Twitter responses of English-speaking entrepreneurs to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict from January 14, 2022, to January 18, 2023. Using over 8 million tweets from entrepreneurs across seven countries, the study found low engagement with the conflict, with only 0.48% of tweets directly related. It identified two ideological groups---liberals and conservatives---based on who the entrepreneurs followed on Twitter, revealing a general leftward bias among users. Sentiment analysis showed differing reactions between the two groups, with liberals showing a significant decrease in positive sentiment over time. The study also examined the most common terms used by each group, uncovering distinct narratives that reflect their ideological leanings toward the conflict and highlighting the complex interplay of politics, ideology, and social media discourse in shaping responses to international crises.
The Special Theory of Employment, Exchange Rate, and Money With the Focus on Inflation and Technological Progress
Authors: Masuda Kazuto
Published: July 2024

We introduce the quantity theory of money into the Harrod–Balassa–Samuelson effect model. Our policy rule specifies the impossibility of perfect exchange rate stability with monetary policy, as Friedman (1953) suggests. We discover the importance of inflation to technological progress, while the rent-seeking behaviors in firms foster their productivity slowdowns and disinflations. Their forward-looking behaviors, like animal spirit (Keynes, 1936/1997), control outputs under the marginal productivity hypothesis with the Cobb-Douglus production function. Baumol’s (1959) sales revenue maximization hypothesis explains full employment and deflations but breaks the marginal productivity hypothesis. We briefly argue the downward stickiness of nominal wages (incomes).
Spillovers from agricultural processing
Authors: Edwards Ryan Barclay
Published: July 2024

This paper uses the proliferation of palm oil factories across Indonesia’s undeveloped hinterland to study industrial onset and estimate spillovers from agricultural processing. The main finding is signs of urbanization and structural change around factories: more non-agricultural employment, higher incomes, and more people, firms, and other economic and social organizations. These patterns are largely explained by economic linkages, infrastructure and other public goods, and economies of scale in production. By focusing on subsistence rural regions in a large developing economy, this paper adds a globally-significant new case to a growing literature emphasizing the importance of agglomeration externalities for understanding the birth of new towns, the spatial distribution of economic activity, and structural transformation.
Socio-Anthropological Analysis of Vulnerability Assessment and Polycentric Disaster Governance
Authors: Satyal Kedar
Published: July 2024

Vulnerability signifies deficiencies resulting from hazardous events that affect individuals, organizations, and networks within society. Assessing vulnerability aims to raise awareness among individuals in society and is estimated through indicators/indices, mostly pertaining to sociology and anthropology. Various socio-anthropological and scientific models/frameworks are utilized to assess and estimate disaster vulnerability during hazardous times. Polycentric disaster governance (PDG) can be more effective through adaptability, accountability, multiplicity (of organizations), etc., along with co-planning, co-designing, and co-implementing policies and provisions to minimize property destruction and loss of life caused by disasters, utilizing vulnerability data. Nepal's complex topographic structure and diverse practices contribute to higher vulnerability to disasters. Through PDG, both de-jure independence (decision-making) and de-facto autonomy support the achievement of SDGs targets and prosperity. In Nepal, three tiers of government and other entities are involved in co-planning and co-implementing disaster governance strategies.
Assessment of the Severity of Refractory Heart Failure at Loandjili General Hospital
Authors: Aloïse Macaire Bani
Published: July 2024

Objective: To assess the severity of refractory heart failure (RCI). Patients and method: This is a retrospective and cross-sectional study carried out in the cardiology department of Loandjili General Hospital in Pointe-Noire, Congo-Brazzaville between February 2022 and July 2022. We included records of patients in chronic heart failure (CHF) and RCI whose age ≥ 18 years who received optimized drug therapy. Study variables are biological, therapeutic, echocardiographic, prognosis, demographic, and clinical. P˂ 5% and the relative risk between 0-1 were significant. Results: 67 inpatient files were identified. 31 CCI files of which 20 RCMs were included. The prevalence of ICR was 29.8%. There were 18 men (58%) and 13 women (42%); sex ratio of 1.3. The mean age was 58.3± 15.3 years (range: 28-85) and correlated with sex (p˂5%). All patients (100%) had NYHA III/IV exertional dyspnea, and intense physical asthenia. Mean systolic blood pressure was 121.58±35.47 mm Hg (range: 60-250), correlated with exertional dyspnoea (P˂5%). There were comorbidities, a mean natremia of 138.94±11.62 mEq/l (range: 121-133), a mean serum creatinine of 14.08±5.63 mg/l (range: 6.65-34.8), a mean s BNP of 4040.9 ± 2957.2 pg/ml (ranges: 72.5-10423), a mean left ventricle ejection fraction of 30.95±11.65% (range: 9.63-55.9). The mean left ventricle telediastolic diameter was 63.7±7.8 mm (range: 40.7-75) correlated with exertional dyspnoea (p˂5%). Non-drug treatment was not protective against lethality (RR:1,1). The average hospital readmissions was 2.16±1 (range: 1-4) and the average length of hospital stay was 9±3.7 days (range: 4-20). Six patients (19.3%) with ICR had died. Mortality was correlated with certain clinical, biological and echocardiographic aspects (P˂5%). The mean peak of VO 2 was 22.41±5.2 ml/min/kg (range: 12-33.85), and that of the ELAN HF score was 4.51±1.48 (range: 2-8). Conclusion: The occurrence of RCM is a major eventin the evolution of CCI. Clinical, haemodic, biological, hospital readmission and different scoresare essential markers of prognostic evaluation. The deficit of the technical platform is amajor han dicap.
TRANSFORMASI DIGITAL DAN STRATEGI BERTAHAN PADA INDUSTRI KECIL DAN MENENGAH DI KOTA BANJARMASIN
Authors: Wulandari Dyah Sri , Maulana Yassyir , Trianiza Ice
Published: July 2024

Transformasi Digital pada Industri berfokus pada sektor produk, layanan perusahaan, proses produksi, proses bisnis, strategi perusahaan, model bisnis dan metode kerja, tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektifitas transformasi digital dan strategi bertahan pasca pandemi pada industri kecil dan menengah di Kota Banjarmasin, dengan urgensi turunnya jumlah unit usaha industri, tidak semua industri mampu bertransformasi digital secara maksimal dan kurangnya strategi untuk bertahan di tengah gempuran teknologi maupun ancaman pandemi dimasa yang akan datang, menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan sumber data sekunder dan primer dengan lokasi penelitian di Kota Banjarmasin, hasilnya transformasi digital efektif dapat meningkatkan omset penjualan dan dapat menjadi kekuatan industri untuk mengembangkan usahanya diberbagai sektor, serta strategi bertahan yang tepat digunakan adalah strategi kekuatan dan peluang SO (Strength-Opportunity) agar dapat bertahan dengan cara mengoptimalkan Market Place, Sosial Media, Flatfrom digital, inovasi produk, peningkatan pelayanan dan dukungan dari Pemerintahan Kota BanjarmasinKata Kunci:  Transformasi Digital, Strategi Bertahan, Industri Kecil dan Menengah
ПРОБЛЕМА АВТОРА У СУЧАСНОМУ МУЗИКОЗНАВСТВІ: ПРОВІДНІ ДИСКУРСИВНІ ТЕНДЕНЦІЇ ТА МЕТОДИЧНІ ПРИНЦИПИ
Authors: Нrekul Svitlana
Published: July 2024

Мета роботи – створення комплексного мистецтвознавчого підходу до проблеми автора в часопросторі музичної культури ХХ ст. Методологія дослідження – спирається на міждисциплінарний підхід, також на сукупність спеціальних мистецтвознавчих, зокрема музикознавчих методів, спрямованих на осягнення феномена композитора та розкриття його місця і ролі в європейській музичній культурі ХХ ст. Наукова новизна полягає у виявленні специфіки культурологічного підходу у музикознавстві зокрема його історичних передумов та теоретичних складових. Запропоновані теоретичні засади вивчення проблеми авторства як частини музичної семіології, розвиток специфічного музикознавчого напряму нарратології як вчення про автора та авторське начало у мистецтві. Висновки. Трансформаційні культурні процеси ХХ ст., зміни у сфері творіння музики, зумовили переосмислення ролі і функції митця в континуумі Новітнього часу і переосмислення поняття «композитор». Сьогоденні дефініції даного поняття містять проекції на креативно-особистісну природу, здатність до відтворення у творчості розмаїття охоплених життєвих процесів і явищ. Характеризуючи проблеми автора в сучасному музикознавстві, підіймається вагомі показники по-перше вивчення образу автора відкриває нові, більш широкі компоненти музичного стилю, тобто дозволяє оновлювати уявлення про стильовий зміст музики в цілому; по-друге виявити еволюцію та історичне становлення « автора-композитора» в сучасному світі. Особистість автора в її образному перетворенні та преображенні глибоко входить до семіологічного змісту музичного твору. Тому переважаючою характеристикою її стає, поруч з ідеальним автором, номінація «умовний автор», котра стимулює перехід до питань художньо-знакової умовності музичної мови та способів її авторської – композиторської – організації. Вивчення взаємодії авторських ініціатив композитора та виконавця виявляє її залежність від жанрової форми музичної творчості та особливу перевагу з виконавської сторони сольних форм, котрі дозволяють музиканту поставати «обличчям до обличчя» як з реципієнтами, так і з композитором.
КАТЕГОРІЯ ВИКОНАВСЬКОГО МИСЛЕННЯ У СУЧАСНІЙ ФОРТЕПІАНОЛОГІЇ
Authors: Huiyan Yang
Published: July 2024

Мета даної статті – розкрити зв’язки між поняттям фортепіанології та процесом (категорією) музичного мислення, специфікувати дану категорію стосовно процесу фортепіанного виконання, поглибити уявлення про фортепіанну темпоральність як властивість фортепіанного мовлення – як різновиду музичного мовлення, визначеного найбільше природою інструменту та технологією фортепіанного звуковидобування. Методологія роботи зумовлюється єдністю виконавсько-інтерпретативного та текстологічного підходів, але провідним постає семіологічний ракурс вивчення фортепіанної творчості, з наголосом на явищі музичного мовлення та на на когнітивно-особистісній складовій творчого процесу. Наукова новизна даної статті обумовлена новою постановкою питання про специфіку музичного мислення на основі вивчення фортепіанно-виконавського музичного мовлення, котре дозволяє відкривати суттєві сторони та чинники не лише фортепіанної творчості, а й процесу взаємодії композиторської та виконавської сфер, мовних засобів та мовленнєвої системи в музиці, у цілому. Висновки. Узагальнення деяких актуальних позиції сучасної музикознавчої літератури у галузі вивчення фортепіанної творчості та її виконавських основ дозволяє вважати, що в основі фортепіанології, тобто логіко-мисленневої системи музичного мислення, знаходиться феномен руху, який приймає різні конструктивно-смислові положення та забезпечує динамічну природу музичного твору – звучання на всіх змістових та формальних рівнях. Пріоритетними при цьому виявляються темпоральні, фактурно-просторові, тілесно-моторні та психологічно-рефлексивні показники, які є текстологічно обгрунтованими у широкому розуміння явища тексту, тобто є спільними для письмової та усної сторін музичної (фортепіанної) текстології. Вони задіяні та проявляються лише у виконавському здійсненні музичної композиції, отже можуть бути достатньою мірою розкритими та визначеними на основі процесу музичного мовлення.
New type of gland discovered in cestodes: neurosecretory neurons release a secret into the fish host
Authors: Biserova N. M. , Kutyrev I. A. , Malakhov V. V.
Published: July 2024

In 5 species of cestode plerocercoids parasitizing fish, free endings of peripheral neurosecretory neurons were found in the tegument in the ultrastructural study. These free terminals secreted vesicles on the tegument surface and into the host body. An increase in secretion under the influence of the blood serum of a fish host has been experimentally shown. In the body of cestodes, neurosecretory neurons (NN) form paracrine-type contacts near the cell membranes of the frontal glands, tegument, and muscles, performing the function of endocrine glands. Simultaneously, NN function as exocrine glands and secrete so-called manipulative factors that influence the physiology of the host.
Immunoliposomes as a promising antiviral agent against SARS-COV-2
Authors: Bobik T. V. , Simonova M. A. , Rushkevich N. U. , Kostin N. N. , Skryabin G. A. , Knorre V. D. , Schulga A. A. , Konovalova E. V. , Proshkina G. M. , Gabibov A. G. , Deev S. M.
Published: July 2024

According to the World Health Organization, as of September 13, 2023, there have been approximately 23 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in the Russian Federation, about 400 thousand of which were fatal. Considering the high rate of mutation of the RNA-containing virus genome, which inevitably leads to the emergence of new infectious strains (Eris and Pyrola), the search for medicinal antiviral agents remains an urgent task. Moreover, taking into account the actively mutating receptor-binding domain, this task requires fundamentally new solutions.
This study proposes a candidate immunoliposomal drug that targets the S protein of SARS-CoV-2 by the monoclonal neutralizing antibody P4A1 and ensures the penetration of a highly active ribonuclease into the virus-infected cell, which degrades, among cellular RNA, viral RNA too. We demonstrate a more than 40-fold increase in the neutralizing activity of the developed drug compared to the free monoclonal neutralizing antibody.
Two sources of mesoderm in brachiopods
Authors: Kuzmina T. V. , Temereva E. N.
Published: July 2024

In Bilateria, the formation of the coelomic mesoderm occurs in various ways and is of great significance for comparative embryology and phylogeny. Several early ontogenetic stages were studied in the brachiopod Coptothyris grayi by scanning electron microscopy and cytochemistry combined with confocal laser microscopy. Two sources of the mesoderm were observed to form simultaneously from the anterior and posterior walls of the archenteron at the gastrula stage. Both anterior and posterior rudiments form enterocoely as unpaired protrusions of the wall of the archenteron and are subsequently separated from it. The findings confirmed the previous data on enterocoely in brachiopods. Moreover, a dual origin of the coelomic mesoderm from an anterior and a posterior precursor was for the first time demonstrated for all brachiopods. Analysis of the literature showed that two sources of the coelomic mesoderm in ontogeny are characteristic of representatives of various groups of protostomes and deuterostomes. This fact may provide evidence for the earlier hypothesis of plesiomorphy of two sources of the mesoderm in Bilateria.
Identification of the satisfaction of Tecnológico Espíritu Santo students with the different institutional processes and services
Authors: Castillo Núñez Manuel Andrés , Fernández-Rodríguez Martha María , Menéndez Ledesma María José , Priori Belén
Published: July 2024

A result of the research project Balcony of services to optimize Customer Experience at TES, corresponding to the Higher University Technology course in Marketing and Commercial Management, was presented. It responded to the result of the diagnosis of the current state of the institutional processes to identify their level of quality and customer satisfaction at TES. The research is of an exploratory type, aided by instruments such as the survey and the audit of the service protocols of the areas of student welfare, admissions and cashier's office, which made it possible to identify the students' satisfaction with the different processes and services provided by the institution. The results indicate the need to implement a service balcony that responds to the needs of students in correspondence with the institutional processes and services.
РИЗИКИ В СИСТЕМІ ЕНЕРГЕТИЧНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ УКРАЇНИ: СТАН ТА ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ ЗАХИСТУ
Authors: ЛАЗАРЕНКО Дмитро
Published: July 2024

The article examines the risks in the energy security system. It analyzes data from the International Energy Agency regarding the energy intensity of the global economy. The trends in reducing energy intensity and the factors that could enhance energy productivity, specifically the ways of producing GDP per unit of energy consumed, are identified. The processes of rising energy resource prices are characterized. The dynamics of the average quarterly world oil price and the average quarterly customs value of imported natural gas in Ukraine from 2017 to 2022 are investigated. It is noted that oil prices fluctuated from 2020 to 2022 due to global factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions due to the war in Ukraine.
The article analyzes the current state of Ukraine's energy system. In 2022, energy resource prices reached high levels due to geopolitical issues, particularly the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which caused significant disruptions in the energy market. It is noted that in 2020-2022, prices for imported natural gas in Ukraine experienced significant fluctuations, reflecting global volatility in energy markets. In 2020, prices were relatively low due to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but they began to recover by the end of the year. This price increase had significant consequences for Ukraine's economy, putting pressure on both residential and industrial consumers, leading to higher energy costs. As a result, the necessity for strategic measures to mitigate these fluctuations has become critical, highlighting the importance of energy efficiency, diversification of supply sources, and the development of domestic energy resources.
The results of the macroeconomic analysis underscore the importance of reducing energy consumption for Ukraine's economic growth. To ensure energy security, it is necessary to overcome the country's high energy intensity and low energy efficiency through the implementation of comprehensive measures. The main directions include the modernization of energy infrastructure, increasing investment in renewable energy sources, enhancing energy efficiency in industry and construction, reforming the legislative framework, raising public awareness, attracting international aid, supporting low-income households, and implementing the latest Industry 5.0 and circular economy standards. These measures require close cooperation between the government, business, public, and international partners to achieve energy security and economic development in Ukraine.
Animal welfare studies in religious and Halal slaughter studies: A literature review
Authors: Alam Azhar , El Ashfahany Afief , Aisyah Siti , Ramadayanti Azizah , Tabash Mosab I.
Published: July 2024

Animal welfare in the process of slaughtering animals by the method of removal or without ingestion is still highly debatable. This study aims to systematically review and map the literature in publications on the theme of Animal Welfare in religious slaughter studies. This study used the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses) system in the process of screening articles that were the subject of research. From 375 halal research articles and slaughter rituals indexed by Scopus, 32 articles on animal welfare at the time of religious slaughter were selected and analyzed. The results showed the development of studies on Animal Welfare through the number of publications, authors, countries, fields of science, sources of publications, and articles cited. In this study, two classifications were found, namely, the method of slaughter using stunning and slaughter without prohibited stunning. The study with stunning examines the pain of slaughtered animals, the quality of meat produced at slaughter methods, and ethical considerations and practices of using animals in rituals. The study without stunning examines the effects that occur due to no stunning, the halal of the meat,  the treatment of animals during preslaughter without stunning, and stunning after the incision of the Neck Vessels. This study explores some of the latest research development lines from both classifications. This study is expected to be a reference by researchers with the theme of animal welfare when conducting new research on the development of topics on animal welfare during the religious slaughter process.
Organizational excellence achievement in Jordanian universities: Academic leader perceptions
Authors: Al-Momani Maha , Daradka Amjad Mahmoud , Hourieh Ali Hussein Mohammad , Albadarneh Atieh Mohd , Alsadi Mohammad Mahmoud
Published: July 2024

This study sought to define organizational excellence in Jordanian universities from the perspective of academic leaders. The study sample consisted of (20) academic leaders selected purposefully from Yarmouk University, Jordanian University of Science and Technology, Jadara University, and Irbid National University. To achieve the study's objectives, the researcher used semistructured personal interviews. The results showed that academic leaders agreed that achieving excellence inuniversities is basically and firmly related to providing adequate and modern infrastructure, the ability to afford highly qualified training programs, and distance learning programs. The findings were followed by recommendations.
A proposed sustainable welfare measurement for Indonesia
Authors: Suliswanto Muhammad Sri Wahyudi
Published: July 2024

Welfare is said to be the main goal of economic development in every country, and it is almost believed that the development goal of all existing development concepts is toward prosperity. the concept and measurement of the level of community welfare have very various complex problems. Various researchers have made attempts to measure the welfare of society. The measurement method has also undergone an evolutionary process, from simple to very complex. Measuring sustainable welfare has recently become an alternative measure of welfare, considering the target of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This study will review thirteen articles related to measuring sustainable welfare and propose how to measure sustainable welfare in Indonesia. The results of this study found that researchers in various countries have made various modifications to Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (ISEW) to suit the conditions in their respective countries. However, apart from Putra & Arini (2018), no one has included a digital dimension as a response to current technological developments. Therefore, this study proposes measuring sustainable welfare by adding aspects that can increase or decrease sustainable welfare, namely, the dimensions of digitalization and religiosity.
Evaluating the roles of social workers and medical staff in patient support activities: A comparative analysis of satisfaction levels
Authors: Dang Trung Quang , Nguyen Hai Trung , Dang Loc Minh
Published: July 2024

This study examined the effectiveness of consulting support activities aimed at addressing social work problems for patients and their relatives at Cu Chi Regional General Hospital. A mixed-methods approach was employed, utilizing surveys administered to 100 participants and data analyzed using SPSS version 25.0. Participants provided sociodemographic information and rated their satisfaction levels with social work activities on a 5-point Likert scale. Descriptive statistics were utilized to analyze both demographic data and satisfaction levels. The findings from this study underscore the critical roles that social workers and medical staff play in providing consulting support activities to address social work problems for patients and their relatives. Social workers are predominantly involved in most of these activities, highlighting their integral role in patient care and support within the healthcare system. This distinction is crucial because it emphasizes the specialized training and skills that social workers bring to patient interactions, which are different but complementary to the expertise of medical staff. The findings underscore the critical role of social workers in providing personalized support and advocacy for patients. Recommendations include enhancing communication, resource allocation, and training initiatives to optimize social work services. By addressing these factors, the Cu Chi Regional General Hospital can improve patient satisfaction and promote holistic care. This study contributes to ongoing efforts to enhance social work practices within healthcare settings.
Education's role in fostering environmental awareness and advancing sustainable development within a holistic framework
Authors: Hnatyuk Vitaliy , Pshenychna Natalia , Kara Svitlana , Kolodii Valentyna , Yaroshchuk Liliia
Published: July 2024

The paper explores the pivotal role of education in nurturing environmentally conscious citizenship and advancing sustainable development. It delves into how education raises public awareness regarding critical environmental issues like pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change. The analysis also probes the influence of education in shaping environmental values, skills, and decision-making abilities crucial for responsible ecological stewardship. Additionally, the paper examines innovative approaches and methodologies applicable in educational programs to enhance environmental literacy and promote active citizen engagement in addressing environmental challenges. The research seeks to investigate the nexus between perception, attitude, and environmental behavior among higher education students majoring in diverse fields such as electrical engineering, mechanics, and economics. Involving 453 students from Ukrainian higher educational institutions, the study employed the Likert scale to gauge students' environmental education, perception, attitude, and behavior. Findings revealed that students actively participating in academic education exhibit engagement in environmental initiatives such as volunteering, event participation, and recycling, along with a keen interest in green technologies and alternative energy sources. Moreover, statistical analysis indicated no significant difference in the awareness of the importance of environmental education across various faculties.
Incorporating contemporary technologies into higher education pedagogy: Exploring mastery and innovative implementation
Authors: Ohrynchuk Oleksandra , Sydorenko Tetiana , Luzhanytsia Olena , Golub Iuliia , Onipko Zoriana
Published: July 2024

Currently implementation of modern computer technologies, such as devices of virtual, augmented reality, etc., plays a crucial role in the motivation of today’s students. Online education causes the enhancement of new technologies introduced into the educational process. In its turn, it forced teachers of different specializations to deal with new computer technologies to be in trend, because in a majority of Ukrainian universities, the implementation of new computer technologies was poor. Now the level of use of modern technologies in pedagogical practice is higher in comparison with the state of it before the COVID-19 pandemic. The work aims to analyze modern scientific data on the use and implementation of new computer technologies in the modern process of education. Scientific articles of the last decade were used for providing this analysis. It was settled that the integration of new computer technologies including virtual and augmented realities in the educational process is aimed at solving a variety of issues such as the transformation of the organization of the educational process of cognition due to its shift toward systemic thinking; effective organization of cognitive activity of students in the course of training; the need to form an open and accessible education system; orientation of the educational process on the individual; improvement of the professional competence of students.
Examination of strategies and tactics for crisis response in emergency situations
Authors: Leonov Yaroslav , Dangadze Severion , Chorna Olga , Smentyna Nataliia , Fialkovska Anastasiia
Published: July 2024

The article presents a comprehensive analysis of crisis management strategies in emergencies, focusing on the government's role, the significance of international cooperation, and the strategies' impact on the economy and society. Effective crisis management is a crucial challenge for states in the age of globalization and the increasing interdependence of global economies. They must be able to respond quickly to crises, minimize their negative consequences, and ensure sustainable recovery. The research is relevant because comprehensive approaches to crisis management that consider the specifics of modern global challenges are needed. The research aims to identify effective crisis management strategies that enable optimal use of state, private sector, and international community resources to overcome emergencies. The scientific value of the work lies in a comprehensive analysis of crisis management, including the role of government institutions, the private sector, and international cooperation. The research novelty stems from applying an integrated approach to crisis management, enabling the evaluation of the effectiveness of different strategies in the context of contemporary challenges. The research methods comprise literature analysis, comparative analysis of crisis management models, and case studies from various countries' practices. The research findings suggest that a balance between solid government intervention and involving resources from the private sector and civil society is necessary for effective crisis management. The conclusions highlight the importance of developing flexible crisis management strategies that adapt to rapidly changing conditions and ensure effective recovery after crises. Further study is recommended to explore mechanisms for cooperation between the state, private sector, and international organizations. It will help to ensure the global economy's resilience to future challenges.
Advancing labor legislation in alignment with European integration standards
Authors: Kotov Vadym , Hornostai Oryslava , Leontieva Lina , Manhora Volodymir , Alimenko Oleksandr
Published: July 2024

The labor legislation of Ukraine is the oldest among all branches of law, and, therefore, requires immediate improvement. The alignment of domestic labor legislation with European standards is one of the conditions for Ukraine’s accession to the EU. In this regard, there is a chance for successful reform of this sector in domestic labor practice, which will create a favorable working environment and will be able to protect employees’ rights and interests. Enhancing the legal framework in the field of labor legislation will strengthen the desire of European partners to attract investment in various economic sectors, thereby contributing to the growth of new jobs and economic development. Taking this into account, studying the issue of improving labor legislation in accordance with European principles is extremely relevant and important for our country since this process will improve citizens’ lives and make them part of a large European family. The purpose of the academic paper is to reveal the features of improving the labor legislation in accordance with the European integration principles.  When studying the issue of improving labor legislation in accordance with European integration principles, it should be noted that this process will contribute to strengthening the legal protection of employees in the context of fair wages, social guarantees, and safety in the workplace. This process will help ensure fair labor conditions, social stability and reduce social-economic problems in society. Improvement of labor legislation in accordance with European integration principles is a key aspect of the strategy of modern Ukraine. Deepening European integration cooperation and the desire to become integrated with the EU require reforms in the field of labor legislation, which is currently far from European standards. Outdated and inefficient regulations should be canceled. They should be replaced by effective and expedient legal norms in the field of labor law that would ensure the protection of all subjects of labor relations, and promote the development of economic and social policy in the state.
Exploring the influence of interactive education on academic progress: Evaluating effectiveness and implementation approaches
Authors: Chastnyk Oleksandr , Zoria Mykhailo , Poletay Olena , Shumskyi Oleksandr , Klochkova Yuliia
Published: July 2024

Preparing students for professional activity, self-fulfillment in life and confident career advancement poses a challenge for the teacher of a higher educational institution (HEI). Interactive teaching strategies and involving students in every aspect of the curriculum are crucial in resolving this issue. The purpose of the research is to characterize the role and influence of interactive learning on students’ academic achievements. The research methods: theoretical (analysis, synthesis, generalization), empirical (experiment, observation, description), generalization. The research is based on the characterization of interactive methods and forms of work, their implementation in the educational process, use in online learning, role and impact on students’ performance and academic achievements. Some issues of applying interactive learning have been verified through a short-term experiment. It has been revealed that the issue of the influence of interactive learning on students’ academic achievements was studied insufficiently in pedagogical circles and requires more thorough scientific studies. The research results confirm that using interactive learning methods and techniques greatly facilitates the creation of communicative relationships in the group and with the teacher. They help maintain a positive atmosphere, and in combination with a high level of professional motivation to learn, contribute to the professional growth of students, the effective accumulation and use of knowledge and skills. The academic paper proves that interactive forms of cooperation with students play a significant role in the success of the latter, influencing the effectiveness of achieving educational goals. The application of interactivity is not possible without considering particular rules: establishing the relevance and feasibility of using interactive techniques in a particular target audience (professional orientation, age characteristics of students), readiness to use these techniques, high level of motivation to work with interactive techniques, etc. Interpretation of the results of the conducted observational experiment-study shows the effectiveness of the application of interactive learning methods in practice.
Enhancing language development in autistic preschoolers through corrective interventions
Authors: Chekan Oksana , Kasianenko Oksana , Barna Khrystyna
Published: July 2024

The problem of autistic disorders in preschool children is considered to be one of the most relevant for modern preschool educational institutions, as speech activity serves as a basis for the process of knowledge acquisition and overall personality development. Timely identification of speech disorders, practical study of their characteristics and differentiation of autistic disorders are identified as the basis of the speech therapy work system. The study aims to analyse the functionality of corrective speech development in preschool children with autistic disorders. Several general scientific research methods were used to achieve the research goals, including analysis, synthesis, abstraction, induction and deduction, specification and formalisation, and comparison. The study identified possible consequences of severe speech disorders on the process of children's mental development. It substantiated the necessity of their awareness during the implementation of the process of corrective speech development of children of the specified category in preschool educational institutions. It was established that the functionality of support of preschool children with autistic disorders includes stages of diagnostic and corrective work not only directly with the child but also with its environment. The research has shown that in order to integrate a child with autism into society successfully, it is necessary to effectively diagnose certain aspects of his/her mental development at an early stage, which significantly complicates speech problems, in order to provide practical specialised corrective assistance.
Coaching approaches in the practice of music performance
Authors: Zelenin Vsevolod
Published: July 2024

Relevance of the topic: In today’s music world, where competition is always at a high level, musicians face unpredictable challenges, and thus, there is a need for effective methods of development and self-improvement. The purpose of this article is to examine the various aspects of coaching approaches in music practice and to explore how these methods can help musicians develop as professionals and engage with their audiences. From traditional one-on-one coaching formats to innovative online approaches and group sessions, we’ll explore the types of requests that performing musicians most often make to coaches and the variety of tools that can be used to achieve musical excellence and success in the performance industry. The object of study is coaching approaches in the practice of music performance. The results allowed identifying the key factors influencing the effectiveness of learning in music when applying coaching approaches.
Perceived organizational support: Fostering employee creativity in media houses through work engagement
Authors: Khaliq Abida Abdul , Malik Javeria Tariq , Waseem Muhammad , Farooqi Umer
Published: July 2024

In today's dynamic and competitive media industry, creativity plays a crucial role in driving innovation and maintaining a competitive edge. Media houses need creative individuals and teams to develop innovative programs and services, enabling them to remain competitive and profitable. The study examined the relationship between the perceived organizational support and employee creativity. Additionally, the study has also considered the role of work engagement as a mediator. Based on the structural complexity of the model, the calculator recommended a minimum sample size of 400. Out of the 650 questionnaires distributed, 525 were returned, and 471 valid responses were selected for analysis from diverse departments involved in content creation, including news, entertainment, marketing, and production. The results of the study revealed that there is a moderate positive and statistically significant relationship between perceived organizational support and employee creativity. Additionally, the results revealed that there would be a positive association between perceived organizational support and work engagement. The work engagement found to significantly mediate the relationship between the organizational support and employee creativity. This study adds value to the employee creativity literature from the media industry.