bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Revisiting the 2011 Arab Spring; New Perspectives and the International Community Response to Crises in the 21st Century
Authors: Obafemi Seyi
Published: August 2023

The Arab Spring of 2011 was a phenomenal event that shook the world and took most policymakers, international actors, and world leaders by surprise. A spontaneous event that started with a man in Tunisia spread like wildfire throughout the Arab world and burst into uncontrollable outrage against the formerly accepted repressive rule and established monarchy in the Middle East. This paper revisited the circumstance that surrounds the uprising and present dimensions by employing thoughts from concepts like globalization, civil-military relations and finally argued a counterfactual analysis of the response to the crises from the international community. Why would the same trend of events produce different outcomes? Why did the US and Russia react with varying degrees of pressure? Is the African Union a toothless bulldog as widely touted? These questions are central to the development of the historical analysis of this paper in an effort to provide thought-provoking answers.
Sciences and Change of Perception in The Late Ottoman Intellectuals
Authors: Bicer Ramazan
Published: August 2023

The cursory overlook of the research shows that Ottoman Empire, in general, has no conflict with science. It invites man to cultivate science. The contribution of Muslims in the field of science has been significant. After the 13th century, they paid more attention to religious teachings to preserve them from negative influences. Especially in the nineteenth century scientific and technological revolution in the West, unfortunately, was misunderstood by many Muslims at that time and lagged.

We witnessed too much scientific development in the Ottoman period. But, there are some claims for the conflict between science and religion in the Ottoman period. Historically some religious intellectuals like, Sheik al-Islam and ulama opposed scientific development and the majority of them supported scientific development/reforms.
Peranan Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kabupaten Lombok Timur dalam Rangka Meningkatkan Angka Partisipasi Pemilih Penyandang Disabilitas di Wilayah Kabupaten Lombok Timur: Menyambut Pemilu Serentak Tahun 2024
Authors: SH., MH Taharudin
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauhmana Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU) Kabupaten Lombok Timur berperan dalam meningkatkan angka partsipasi pemilih penyandang disabilitas. Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif, Salah satu tahapan terpenting dalam pemilu yang tujuannya untuk mengakomodir hak politik penyandang disabilitas ialah tahapan sosialisasi Pendidikan politik bagi para penyandang disabilitas. Apabila melihat pemilu 2019 lalu dimana tingkat partisipasi penyandang disabilitas yang menggunakan hak pilihnya di wilayah Kabupaten Lombok Timur mencapai angka 67,11%. KPU Kabupaten Lombok timur berperan dalam memberikan Pendidikan politik bagi penyandang disabilitas dengan menggelar sosialisasi dan forum diskusi bersama penyandang disabilitas, membuat Rumah Pintar Pemilu Segare Anaq, dan juga meningkatkan Kerjasama dengan organisasi dan Yayasan penyandang disabilitas di Lombok Timur. Adapaun kendala yang dihadapi KPU Lombok Timur yaitu menggabungkan antara materi dengan metode dalam pemberian Pendidikan politik serta kendala dalam proses pendataan jumlah penyandang disabilitas.
Nghiên cứu một số đặc điểm lâm học loài Nghiến (Burretiodendron tonkinense (A.Chev.) Kostern) tại Khu bảo tồn loài và sinh cảnh Bắc Sơn, tỉnh Lạng Sơn
Authors: Thoa Nguyễn Thị , Dương Hoàng Ngọc , Phúc Lê Văn , Tâm Trần Thị Thanh , Cường Cao Xuân
Published: August 2023

Kết quả nghiên cứu đặc điểm lâm học loài Nghiến được thực hiện tại Khu bảo tồn loài và sinh cảnh Bắc Sơn, tỉnh Lạng Sơn, sử dụng phương pháp điều tra theo tuyến và 12 ô tiêu chuẩn (1000 m2) cho thấy: Thành phần loài cây gỗ trong các ô tiêu chuẩn biến động từ 17-27 loài, cây tái sinh biến động từ 8-19 loài. Nhóm loài cây ưu thế tham gia công thức tổ thành tầng cây gỗ từ 3-8 loài, tầng cây tái sinh là 4-8 loài. Ở tầng cây cao, Nghiến có mặt trong công thức tổ thành của 7 ô tiêu chuẩn (OTC), tầng cây tái sinh, Nghiến có mặt trong công thức tổ thành ở 8 OTC. Mật độ trung bình tầng cây gỗ nơi có loài Nghiến phân bố là 480-600 cây/ha, mật độ loài trung bình loài Nghiến từ 10-70 cây/ha. Mật độ cây tái sinh của rừng trung bình là 3307±1010 cây/ha, mật độ loài Nghiến tái sinh trung bình là 260±164 cây/ha. Tỷ lệ cây tái sinh triển vọng của rừng đạt 41,74±18,28%. Cây tái sinh chủ yếu có nguồn gốc từ hạt, tập trung chủ yếu ở cấp chiều cao > 1 m nhưng loài Nghiến phân bố ở cấp chiều cao < 0,5 m, cây tái sinh có phân bố ngẫu nhiên trên bề mặt đất rừng.
PR-364-09601-R01 Investigation into High Pressure DP Transmitter Calibration
Authors: Hodges
Published: August 2023

In many applications within the oil and gas industries, and in particular in the measurement of flow, differential pressure transmitters must operate with high accuracy and repeatability. The uncertainty of the measurement of flow varies proportionately to the uncertainty associated with the differential pressure measurement. There are many issues that arise from using differential type meters, and many of these issues are attributable to the differential pressure measurement. Issues such as turndown, linearity, repeatability, hysteresis and others are all important aspects of the differential pressure measurement.
To ensure proper differential pressure measurement the oil and gas industry currently requires differential meters to be �calibrated� in the field. Several studies have shown that there are serious issues involved with performing that calibration in the field. This overall purpose of the Pipeline Research Council International, Inc�s (PRCI) investigation is to determine what these issues are, and how these issues can best be addressed.
PRCI has contracted Colorado Engineering Experiment Station Inc. (CEESI) to perform the investigation. The investigation consisted of two milestones, a literature review and laboratory work. The literature review covered applicable industry standards, papers, articles, and manufacturer�s specifications. The results of the literature review are included in this report.
The second milestone is the laboratory work. This work was performed at the CEESI facility in Colorado during 2011. The results are included in this report.
L52321 Preparing for 2013 - Lessons Learned from NOx RACT and SIP
Authors: Choquette Gary
Published: August 2023

New regulations and modifications to existing environmental regulation are currently underway. Regulations include the ozone national ambient air quality standards and the nitrogen dioxide (NO2) one hour standards. Based on the proposed changes, a significant number of engines operating in natural gas transportation service will require modifications to meet the new standards.

Contains the Lessons Learned report, a Design Assessment Checklist (with users guide), a Bid Sheet Template, Project Schedule Template, and a Project Cost Tracker Template.
L52363 Ultrasonic Meter Accuracy Shifts Resulting From Grime on the Meter Body and Acoustic Transducers
Authors: Hawley
Published: August 2023

Similar to most metering technologies, ultrasonic meters are known to be affected by the buildup of material on the inside of the meter and surrounding pipe due to common pipe contaminants. The buildup affects the metering accuracy by reducing the flow area and causing an increase in the gas velocity through the meter, by changing the shape of the velocity profile through the creation of additional roughness elements on the pipe wall, and by altering the ability of the ultrasonic signal to transmit between the transducers. A need existed to investigate accuracy shifts resulting from the grime build up from continuous use in the field on the acoustic transducers.
PR-266-09211-R01 Physics-Based Characterization of Lambda Sensor from Natural Gas Fueled Engines
Authors: Chapman  , Toema
Published: August 2023

The increasingly strict air emission regulations may require implementing Non-Selective Catalytic Reduction (NSCR) systems as a promising emission control technology for stationary rich burn spark ignition engines. Many recent experimental investigations that used NSCR systems for stationary natural gas fueled engines showed that NSCR systems were unable to consistently control the exhaust emissions level below the compliance limits. Modeling of NSCR components to better understand, and then exploit, the underlying physical processes that occur in the lambda sensor and the catalyst media is now considered an essential step toward improving NSCR system performance. This report focuses on modeling the lambda sensor that provides feedback to the air-to-fuel ratio controller. Correct interpretation of the sensor output signal is necessary to achieve consistently low emissions level. The goal of this modeling study is to improve the understanding of the physical processes that occur within the sensor, investigate the cross-sensitivity of various exhaust gas species on the sensor performance, and finally this model serves as a tool to improve NSCR control strategies. This model simulates the output from a planar switch type lambda sensor. The model consists of three modules. The first module models the multi-component mass transport through the sensor protective layer. The second module includes all the surface catalytic reactions that take place on the sensor platinum electrodes. The third module is responsible for simulating the reactions that occur on the electrolyte material and determine the sensor output voltage.
PR-350-114511-R01 Refined Methodology for Assessment of Weld High-Low Misalignment
Authors: Wang Yong-Yi
Published: August 2023

The impact of high-low misalignment on the load capacity of nominally defect-free girth welds was studied in this project. Two girth welds, one mechanized Gas Metal Arc Weld (GMAW) and the other, a manual Shielded Metal Arc Weld (SMAW) with intentional high-low misalignment, were used in this study. They were experimentally tested to determine material properties like their tensile strengths, hardness levels, and toughness. Tensile tests were con-ducted on cross weld specimens extracted from the two girth welds for assessing the effects of high-low misalignment on the load capacity of the welds. Strains across the weld and in the base metal were measured during the tensile tests. Finite element models were constructed for simulating the cross weld tensile tests. The finite element simulation results were compared against experimental tests conducted on cross-weld specimens for validation of the finite element model�s weld geometry and defined material prop-erties, for subsequent use in the finite element models of full scale pipes. Finite element models of full scale pipes with local high-low misalignment were construct-ed using the weld geometry and material properties of the cross-weld tensile FE models. A so-phisticated mesh generator was used to model the local high-low misalignment. The results of the simulations were used to predict the effect of high-low misalignment on the load capacity of the weld. The results of the simulations were used to predict the effect of high-low misalignment on the load capacity of the weld.
Análise comparativa da operação de um forno de cal com e sem o controle avançado de processo
Authors: Xavier Adelson Gama , Da Silva Antônio Manoel Batista , Teixeira Edilberto Pereira
Published: August 2023

O setor de extração de celulose apresenta grande relevância na economia do país, alavancado por uma crescente demanda global pelo produto para produção de papel visando suas mais diversas aplicações. Tudo isso impulsiona as indústrias na busca por um processo mais eficiente, rentável e sustentável, o que tem despertado grandes interesses em estudos para otimizações dos processos. Alinhado a essa necessidade, o setor brasileiro de celulose e papel tem buscado alternativas para melhorar a eficiência energética das unidades já existentes, reduzindo em suas matrizes energéticas a utilização de combustíveis fósseis, almejando também otimizar as emissões atmosféricas. Conectado a essas premissas, este trabalho, apresenta uma comparação da operação do forno de cal com e sem um controle avançado de processo baseado em um controlador fuzzy, visando a otimização deste processo no sentido de obter a redução do consumo de gás natural, melhoria no gerenciamento de queima no forno de cal e ganho de estabilidade das variáveis de processo.
A influência da têmpera nas propriedades mecânicas do aço inoxidável austenítico 304
Authors: Bandini Laís Stocco , Da Silva Junior Wilson Alves , Pontin Gabriel Inácio
Published: August 2023

Considerando o expressivo avanço da ciência e o consequente surgimento de novas tecnologias referentes à utilização de materiais metálicos, torna-se imprescindível a busca constante por novos e melhores conhecimentos na área. Dessa forma, o presente trabalho teve como intuito realizar um estudo aprofundado e completo a respeito da influência do processo de têmpera sobre as propriedades mecânicas do aço inoxidável austenítico  304, aço esse amplamente difundido e empregado em muitas situações,  as quais são observadas desde o cotidiano doméstico até operações industriais complexas e de alto nível de responsabilidade. Para que se tornasse possível, foram utilizados ensaios mecânicos, tais como de dureza e de tração, com a intenção de traçar o perfil do material em questão de acordo com a variação de temperatura do tratamento. Sendo assim, é possível concluir com o presente estudo que a têmpera é capaz de alterar algumas propriedades mecânicas do material, como por exemplo o limite de escoamento, a tensão de resistência, entre outras que serão descritas e explicadas detalhadamente ao longo do trabalho.
Fabricação e caracterização de pós da liga de alumínio AA3203 processados através de moagem de alta energia
Authors: Barbosa Leonardo Afonso , Xavier Elton Ítalo Vieira , Barros Gabriel Fernando Vasques , De Lima Kamilla Rayssa Lucas , Da Silva Junior Moisés Euclides , David Thiago Batista , De Araujo Filho Oscar Olimpio
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho analisa a manufatura do pó da liga de alumínio AA3203 através da moagem de alta energia (MAE). Será realizada uma análise da fabricação do pó ligado pela técnica da moagem de alta energia utilizando como matéria prima os pós elementares dos constituintes da liga em questão, a fabricação do pó visa o seu futuro uso em processamento via metalurgia do pó (MP). Os elementos de liga foram pesados de acordo com a composição da mesma e então foi realizada a moagem de alta energia por diferentes períodos de tempo para fabricação da liga no estado sólido. A liga fabricada foi caracterizada através das técnicas de análise de tamanho de partícula (ATP), microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), espectroscopia de energia dispersiva (EDS) e difração de raios-x (DRX). A caracterização do material processado via MAE, confirmou que o aumento do tempo de processamento implica na diminuição do tamanho de partícula, podendo-se chegar a valores muito próximos dos encontrados nos pós de partida. Apenas a amostra fabricada com 120 minutos de moagem de alta energia apresentou na sua caracterização a fase Al6(Mn, Fe), fase esta característica da liga em estudo.
Biometric analysis of cajazeira fruits (Spondias mombin L.) in the northeastern Brazil
Authors: De Sousa Roberto Pequeno , De Assis Janilson Pinheiro , De Lima Isaac Reinaldo Pinheiro , França Joelma de Assis , De Sousa Robson Pequeno , Rodrigues Walter Martins , Cardoso Eudes de Almeida , Linhares Paulo César Ferreira
Published: August 2023

The cajazeira (Spondias mombin L.) is a fruit tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. Yellow mombins are very common in the caatinga ecoregion of northeastern of Brazil. This study assessed the biometry of cajazeira fruits. The fruits were collected in 2019 within an area of ​​ native vegetation in the campus of the Federal Rural University of the Semi-arid Region (UFERSA), Mossoró-RN. They were then taken to the Plant Science Laboratory to measure the following characteristics: length, width, length/width ratio, fruits thickness, and weight. The variables length, width, length/width ratio, thickness, and weight of the seeds had a low range of variation and low values ​​for relative variation, and therefore high coefficients of Pearson of correlation. The data of length, width, and thickness showed a moderate degree of symmetry and a symmetrical and mesocurtic distribution, while length/width ratio and fruits weight had almost symmetrical and mesocurtic distributions. The variables length and width and width and thickness showed significant positive linear correlations. The biometric data of cajafruits fitted in to the approximate normal distribution of probability.
Análise da fabricação da liga de alumínio AA3203 através de metalurgia do pó pelas rotas de sinterização e extrusão à quente
Authors: Barbosa Leonardo Afonso , Xavier Elton Ítalo Vieira , Barros Gabriel Fernando Vasques , De Lima Kamilla Rayssa Lucas , Da Silva Junior Moisés Euclides , David Thiago Batista , De Araujo Filho Oscar Olimpio
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho analisa a fabricação da liga de alumínio AA3203 através da técnica de metalurgia do pó (MP), para tal serão avaliadas duas rotas tradicionais desta técnica, a sinterização e a extrusão à quente. As duas rotas partirão de um pó ligado da liga AA3203 que será compactado e na sequência sinterizado/extrudado se fabricando um sólido denso, a comparação entre as duas rotas visa definir a que apresentará melhores resultados no processamento via metalurgia do pó (MP) para a liga estudada. A liga fabricada foi caracterizada através das técnicas de microscopia ótica (MO), microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), espectroscopia de energia dispersiva (EDS) e ensaios de dureza Vickers (HV). A caracterização do material fabricado mostrou uma maior homogeneidade microestrutural e melhores propriedades mecânicas para a rota de extrusão à quente, a rota de sinterização se caracterizou pela presença de muita porosidade.
Uma análise sistemática das metodologias de design UI/UX em plataformas web: Uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Leite Danielly Gualberto , Braga Oton Crispim , Mendes Neto Francisco Milton , De Castro Angélica Félix , De Araújo José Anízio Rocha , Bessa Willian Ramon Barbosa
Published: August 2023

Este artigo de revisão sistemática aborda a importância crescente das plataformas web na indústria da aquicultura e em outras áreas, destacando a necessidade de estratégias eficazes de avaliação da interface (UI) e experiência do usuário (UX). A pesquisa foi realizada com o objetivo de identificar e analisar as metodologias mais utilizadas, investigando sua aplicabilidade, confiabilidade e relevância na avaliação da UI/UX de plataformas web. Os métodos utilizados incluíram uma estratégia de busca nas bases de dados, com estudos entre os anos de 2017 a 2022, escritos em português e inglês. Foram estabelecidos critérios de inclusão e exclusão para selecionar os estudos relevantes que avaliam a UI/UX em plataformas web. Observou-se que não existe uma metodologia específica focada na avaliação da UI/UX de plataformas web de aquicultura e que não foi encontrada uma revisão sistemática dedicada a esse tema. Os resultados da pesquisa indicaram que há muitos estudos que desenvolvem e aplicam metodologias já existentes na literatura para avaliar interfaces de plataformas em outras áreas, como nas áreas da saúde e educação. No entanto, são necessárias mais pesquisas para preencher as lacunas de conhecimento identificadas nesta revisão sistemática.
A Dendeicultura nas sub-bacias do município Tailândia: análise multitemporal (1985 – 2015), estado do Pará, Amazônia Oriental
Authors: Lopes Sabrina Borges Alcântara , Morales Gundisalvo Piratoba , Dos Santos Leonardo Sousa , Do Rosário Alessandro Silva
Published: August 2023

Nos últimos dez anos, a palma de óleo (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) ganhou maior visibilidade e incentivos na região nordeste da Amazônia, com o aumento de demanda mundial pelo óleo. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida no município de Tailândia, localizado na mesorregião do nordeste do Estado do Pará. De acordo com o Sistema de Informações Geográficas (SIG), foi possível gerar as análises multitemporais. Ao analisar a Matriz de qualificação das sub-bacias hidrográficas para os períodos de 1985-1995, 1995-2005 e 2005-2015, observou-se que de um total de 63 sub-bacias avaliadas, 23 (36%) apresentam degradação Muito Baixa (MB). Constatou-se, também, que 14 (22%) sub-bacias apresentam degradação Baixa (B) e, 26 (42%) são classificadas como Grave (G). Grande parte da área de estudo encontra-se sob condições de solo exposto/antropizado, ocasionado pela derrubada e queima de floresta primária e/ou vegetação secundária, neste último caso, representado pelas áreas de plantio de dendê. Além disso, não há políticas eficientes de estímulo ao reflorestamento de áreas degradadas, mas, sim, de políticas de incentivo às monoculturas introduzidas na Amazônia, como o dendê, as quais trazem grandes impactos socioambientais à região amazônica.
Análise de viabilidade econômica da pecuária de corte: alternativas para o pequeno produtor rural maranhense
Authors: De Oliveira Gustavo Costa , De Oliveira Joel Gouvêa , Maciel Marilene dos Santos , Dos Reis Lucas Aquino , Braz Lucas Cruz , Dos Reis Caio Aquino
Published: August 2023

A pecuária brasileira nos últimos anos vem se destacando de forma positiva, com uma intensa produção de carne bovina, a função de produzir não está restrita apenas para grandes latifundiários, as pequenas propriedades rurais têm se destacado cada vez mais no agronegócio brasileiro, sobretudo na bovinocultura de corte que, serve como fonte de renda para muitas famílias que compõe a agricultura familiar. Com base no exposto, objetivou-se comparar as fases de criação de bovinos mais economicamente viável em propriedades de pequeno porte no estado do Maranhão. O trabalho consistiu em uma propriedade de 28 hectares localizada em Amarante do Maranhão, Maranhão. Foi realizado um levantamento sobre estrutura física da fazenda, insumos, mão de obra e disponibilidade de forragem. Diante do resultado do fluxo de caixa, foram estimados indicadores de viabilidade econômica, o valor presente líquido (VPL), a taxa interna de retorno (TIR) e o período de payback (PP). Esses indicadores foram analisados, sendo que o Valor VPL para as fases de cria e engorda foram de R$ 44.540,54 e R$ 3.790,53, respectivamente. O TIR apresentou valores de 42% e 15% ao ano para as mesmas fases, superando a Taxa Mínima de Atratividade (TMA) de 13%. O período de "Payback" foi inferior a 3 anos, indicando viabilidade a curto prazo para o retorno do investimento, exceto na fase recria. A pecuária de corte em pequenas propriedades no estado do Maranhão apresenta potencial econômico, especialmente nas fases de cria e engorda de bovinos.
Substratos e hidrogel agrícola na produção de mudas de pimentão nas condições de Savana de Roraima
Authors: Monteiro Neto João Luiz Lopes , De Albuquerque José de Anchieta Alves , Sakazaki Roberto Tadashi , Alvarez Richard Alcides Molina , Carmo Ignácio Lund Gabriel da Silva , Melo Ana Karyne Pereira , Evangelista Marcos Oliveira , Da Silva Aldelônio Alves , Prati Junior Davi , De Sousa Brenda Ariana Medeiros
Published: August 2023

Com este trabalho, objetivamos avaliar o efeito de diferentes substratos associados a doses de hidrogel na produção de mudas de pimentão nas condições de savana de Roraima. Para isso, um experimento foi desenvolvido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com tratamentos arranjados em esquema fatorial 3x5 proveniente da combinação de três substratos [S1 - OrganoAmazon® + PuroHumus® + Solo; S2 - OrganoAmazon® + PuroHumus® + casca de arroz carbonizada (CAC) e S3 - OrganoAmazon®] e cinco doses de hidrogel (Irrigação diária sem hidrogel; 1; 2; 3 e 4 g L-1 de substrato), com três repetições. Foram avaliadas as variáveis de crescimento e os índices de qualidade das mudas aos 30 dias após a emergência. Com os resultados obtidos, observou-se que o substrato confeccionado a partir da mistura entre OrganoAmazon®, PuroHumus® e casca de arroz carbonizada (S2) favoreceu todas as variáveis das mudas de pimentão avaliadas. A Irrigação diária promoveu a obtenção de mudas de pimentão de melhor qualidade. O uso de hidrogel não favorece a produção de mudas de pimentão quando a disponibilidade de água é limitada.
The Influence of Managerial Capabilities, Financial Literacy, and Risk Mitigation On Msmes Business Sustainability
Authors: Nurjannah Dewi , Wardhana Ery Tri Djatmika Rudijanto Wahyu , Handayati Puji , Winarno Agung , Jihadi Muhammad
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between managerial capabilities on MSMEs business sustainability, the relationship between financial literacy on MSMEs business sustainability, the relationship between financial literacy on MSMEs business sustainability.
 
Method: This research uses quantitative research methods. Quantitative research methods are used because in this study, the relationship between the variables to be studied has a causal relationship, to examine certain populations and samples, and aims to test the established hypotheses. The measurement scale in this study uses a Likert scale of 1 to 5 with categories namely strongly disagree, disagree, disagree, agree and strongly agree. With data collection techniques using online questionnaires. The analysis technique uses SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) with SmartPLS 3.0 software tools. Respondents in this study were 876 MSME owners who were determined by simple random sampling. Data analysis techniques use variable calculations based on variable operational definitions.
 
Result: From the analysis that has been done, it can be concluded as follows. Managerial ability partially has a significant effect on the Defensive Strategy of MSMEs actors, Financial Literacy partially has a significant effect on the Survival Strategy of MSMEs actors. Partially, Risk Mitigation has a significant effect on the Survival Strategy for MSMEs actors
 
Implication: To encourage an increase in MSMEs Business Sustainability, MSMEs management must encourage an increase in managerial capabilities, financial literacy, and risk mitigation variables. the higher the managerial ability, the more suitable the competitive strategy that is formulated and implemented in SMEs. Managers are the main actors of the company, thus the better the managerial ability of a manager, the company's performance will increase.
From theory to practice: A study on sustainable consumption practices among university students in a region of Peru
Authors: Estrada Araoz Edwin Gustavo , Quispe-Aquise Jhemy , Ttito-Vilca Sara Agripina , Salas-Tincusi Eusebio , Cahuascanco-Quispe Elsa , Rivera-Mamani Freddy Abel
Published: August 2023

Objective: In recent years, sustainable consumption has been promoted in order to preserve natural resources for present and future generations. In that sense, the objective of this research was to evaluate sustainable consumption practices in university students in the Amazon region of Madre de Dios, Peru.
 
Method: The approach was quantitative, the design was non-experimental and the type, cross-sectional descriptive-comparative. The sample was made up of 357 students who answered the Questionnaire on Socially Responsible Sustainable Consumption Practices, an instrument with adequate levels of validity and reliability.
 
Results: It was found that sustainable consumption practices of 46.8% of the students were not common, 35% were unusual and 18.2% were common. On the other hand, it was determined that sustainable consumption practices and informed purchase dimensions, responsible use, respect for people and animals and quality and territoriality were significantly associated with some sociodemographic variables.
 
Conclusions: It was concluded that sustainable consumption practices in university students were not common, therefore, universities are suggested to implement environmental education in a transverse and integral way to concretize sustainable development objectives.
Evaluation of Financial Performance of Banking Sector in India – A Camel Approach
Authors: Suresh K. , Pradhan Subhendu Kumar
Published: August 2023

Purpose:  The study examines the financial performances of selected Public Sector Undertaking Banks (PSUB) and Private Sector Banks (PSB). Furthermore, this study examines banks' efficiency concerning various financial aspects such as stability, liquidity, and profitability and their impact on financial performance.
 
Theoretical framework:  Numerous studies have been conducted to evaluate the financial performance of commercial banks. But after the COVID pandemic, only a few studies were conducted on the performance of banks. However, there is still much to assess regarding the comparative financial performance of public and private sector banks in India.
 
Design/methodology/approach:  The study of financial performance of banks conducted on six PSUB and six PSB are selected based on advances as a percentage of deposits with the top three and bottom three banks from the PSUB and PSB. This research compares PSUB to PSB using a T-test for independent samples. The data is collected from secondary sources gathered from annual and RBI annual reports from 2017 to 2021.
 
Findings: Results from a comparison test show that, even though PSUB has made a lot of progress, they are still not performing up to the standard that PSB set. According to the report, PSB outperformed PSUB in the areas of CAR, NPA to NA, PPE, ROA, and liquid assets to total deposits concerning the CAMEL approach.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications:  Future studies can consider other indicators of CAMEL components, like the percentage of gross NPA, net profit margin, interest income to total funds, operating expenses to total funds, credit deposit ratio, cash to deposit ratio, and some other samples of banks, to assess the financial performance of banks.
 
Originality/value:  This research focuses on the financial performances of selected PSUBs and PSBs.  The findings of this scholarly article state that the performances of the PSBs are the best, which means the PSUBs are lacking towards the customers in their performances.  This research may be helpful to the policymakers in the PSUBs to identify their problems and rectify them.
Identifying the Barriers to Green Supply Chain Practices for Small and Medium Enterprises with Reference to Central India
Authors: Mankar Vishakha , Vichoray Chandan , Somani Nidhi , Deogaonkar Anant , Ranade Anup
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The word "green supply chain management" (GSCM) has grown-status in recent years. In a cutthroat market, the majority of SMEs are establishing their own production facilities. The need for GSCM has grown as a result of growing public awareness, economic growth, environmental concerns, or regulatory changes. This study tries to pinpoint the drivers and obstacles faced by small and medium-sized businesses operating in Nagpur in this setting.

 

Design/methodology/approach: To determine the contextual links between various drivers and barriers, researchers have identified them. Additionally, using Modification Strategy, to determine the drivers of GSCM implementation in the SME's was proposed.

 

Findings: Six kinds of pertinent hurdles have been found in the literature and consultations with academic and industrial professionals that followed. Three barriers have been acknowledged as the driver construct, three barriers have been acknowledged as the link construct and one barrier has been acknowledged as the dependent construct. There is no known barrier that is an autonomous variable. One bottom-level barrier and three top-level barriers have each been identified. The elimination of these obstacles was taken into consideration.

 

Research limitations/implications: Based on the ideas of experts, a conjectural model of these barriers was built. The results thus reached may be in addition adjusted to relate to a real-world issue.

 

Practical implications: Organizations that have a clear knowledge of these obstacles will be better able to set priorities and manage their resources.

 

Originality/value: Through this report, the researcher helps to prioritize and identify obstacles to GSCM implementation in SMEs in Nagpur. The established structured model will aid in understanding the interrelation of the barriers. The eradication of these obstacles is likewise recommended in this paper.
Methodology of Development of Social Investment Projects for the Economy: Legal Aspects
Authors: Kuybida Vasyl , Savitska Svitlana , Shkoda Mariana , Akhromkin Ievgen , Pron Lesia , Kolomiiets Yevhenii
Published: August 2023

Purpose:  The purpose of the present academic paper is to analyze the methods, principles and mechanism of legal regulation of social investment activity and to develop priority directions for improving the legislative framework aimed at increasing the effectiveness of investment attraction and achieving social and economic efficiency

 

Theoretical framework:  Conditions of instability require the development of social investment projects. From a legal point of view, it is necessary to reduce the administrative burden and tax pressure in the process of implementing social investment projects. This will allow for attracting investments at the global level and effectively using them at the national level for the purpose of economic development. In order to attract investors in the long term, it is necessary to reorient the tax system towards a liberal approach and optimize investment mechanisms.

 

Design/methodology/approach:  To achieve the goal set, the research was conducted by applying analysis, comparison, optimization, and modeling methods.

 

Findings:  The primary task is the analysis of social investment opportunities and the actualization of social investment information support, as well as the support of already existing social investment projects and programs. Improving the legal framework and introducing changes taking into account the instability of the external environment are separate directions of state regulation of social investment activities.

 

Research, Practical & Social implications:  One of the areas identified in the academic paper is the necessity of creating a comprehensive strategic plan for the legal regulation of social investment activity.

 

Originality/value:  This project will make it possible to implement effective legal mechanisms for regulating social investment activities, reduce the tax burden and contribute to ensuring the country’s investment attractiveness at the international level. As a result, the goal of increasing the inflow of investments and providing effective adjustment to the unstable external environment will be achieved.
Behavioral Biases and their Influence on Investment Decision-Making: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Research Agenda
Authors: Paul Henry Infant Sebastian , Sundaram Natarajan
Published: August 2023

Objective: This study aims to systematically review the existing literature published over the past 42 years on behavioral biases in investment decision-making. Therefore, the current study concentrates on two biases: overconfidence and herding bias of individual and institutional investors.   Theoretical framework: Kahneman and Tversky (1979) formulated prospect theory and concluded that investors make decisions based on possible gains and losses, rather than on final outcomes. Therefore, this study used this theory to understand the influence of behavioral biases on investment decisions.    Methods:  This study used a systematic literature review (SLR) and 109 selected articles for review published between 1980 and 2022. Most importantly, this study conducted a content analysis of behavioral biases in investment decision-making.   Result and Conclusion: The volume of research on behavioral bias has increased over the past two decades. The existing literature shows limited research on institutional investors’ overconfidence bias, limited studies on individual herding behavior, ineffective direct measures of overconfidence, the majority of research showed that institutional investors are more inclined to herd than individual investors, and the maximum number of studies showed that individual investors are more susceptible to overconfidence bias than institutional investors.   Implications of the research: This study highlights the influence of behavioral biases in investment decision-making and suggests a future research agenda for future researchers, as well as helpful to investment advisors enabling them to manage biases and select purposeful stocks for their clientele.   Originality/value: This study delineates the behavioral biases of individual and institutional investors. This first study encompasses relevant studies conducted between 1980 and 2022 and lucidly summarizes the behavioral biases, including the ‘overconfidence’ and ‘herding’ tendencies of these different kinds of investors.
Diseño de un proceso de producción para bicicletas con enfoque en la planeación de stocks, demanda, producción y capacidad de planta
Authors: Izquierdo-Obando Joseph Eli , Méndez Castillo Diego Ángel , Arroyo Vilela Carlos Patricio , Reyes Vera Carlos Julio , Bastidas-Heredia Jaime Rafael , Velásquez Mora Jonathan Geovanny , Sampietro Saquicela José Luis
Published: August 2023

En el presente artículo se muestra el proceso productivo de un elemento de manufactura como lo es una bicicleta, para lo que mediante algoritmos se planifica tanto el proceso de producción y de demanda, ajustando los métodos para poder satisfacer la misma desde el punto de vista de varias técnicas de producción, como el Just in Time, entre otras.  El elemento de manufactura puede ser dividido en varios tipos, por lo que será necesario la diversificación de la producción para cumplir con los requerimientos de la demanda. La planificación del Stock, de los límites de holgura y costes mínimos serán analizados dentro de la función de coste que modelizará lo descrito.
Diseño de un plan de captación de clientes para el posicionamiento de productos derivados de los lácteos, caso yogurt natural: enfoque académico
Authors: Cervantes-Intriago Jenny Cristina , Reyes-Vera Carlos Julio , Balarezo-Cisneros Elena Dorothea , Ramo-Bone Jessica Jessenia , Alencastro-Guerrero Alex Paúl , Yugcha-Jaramillo Milton Rolando
Published: August 2023

Este artículo tiene como objetivo introducir el yogurt en polvo “LA CALIDAD” en el mercado nacional, para o que se ha elaborado un plan administrativo financiero que cumpla con los objetivos de corto plazo. Se recopilo los datos del entorno que le rodearan a LA CALIDAD, tanto Macro como Micro, así se tiene una visión global en donde se desenvolverá el yogurt en polvo. Mediante el estudio de factibilidad técnica del proyecto se podrá conocer sobre el proceso de producción, los materiales requeridos, la mano de obra a utilizarse, las maquinarias necesarias, todo acerca de la infraestructura necesaria para el proyecto, también se conocerá la situación de la empresa, como visión, misión, objetivos, el organigrama y las funciones del personal, y los diseños de planta. Se realizó un estudio de mercado para poder recopilar información que nos darían la pauta para realizar las estrategias, gracias a el estudio pudimos concretar que no existe competencia directa, y que esto es una ventaja, también obtuvimos información del marketing mix de la competencia indirecta y se realizó estrategias para poder atacar de una manera que se capte la atención del cliente. Como el producto es de consumo masivo, un mercado amplio, y gracias a las encuestas realizadas en la ciudad de Guayaquil, el mercado se dividió, en niños, mujeres, hombres y tercera edad. Estos datos también dieron el perfil de consumidores, y por consiguiente se realizaron estrategias de producto, de precio, de promoción, de comunicación basados en el consumidor para poder llegar a este con mayor eficacia. Otra herramienta importante en la actualidad son las estrategias de e-marketing, ya que el internet es parte de la vida diaria del consumidor
Digitization of Archives at Café Ganesha Mocktail Bandung
Authors: Rizky Zainab Ellenia Rahmani , Sobandi Ade , Rasto Rasto
Published: August 2023

This research aims to develop a digital filing system at the Ganesha Mocktail café in Bandung, West Java. This is intended to improve the existing archive storage system at the Ganesha Mocktail café so that the documents that are owned are stored properly. This type of research and development uses a Research and Development (RnD) design developed using the SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) model. The research stages start from system planning, system analysis, system design/development, to system implementation. This research produces a digital archive information system application for Café Ganesha Mocktail based on Microsoft Office Access. Through this application, Café Ganesha Mocktail can store files safely and easily find the documents needed.
Specific dysregulation of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine responses in pregnant women with COVID-19 infections
Authors: Wardhana Manggala Pasca , Dachlan Erry Gumilar , Kuntaman Kuntaman , Utomo Budi , Wafa Ifan Ali , Rifdah Salsabila Nabilah , Banjarnahor Dharma Putra Perjuangan , Danianto Ario
Published: August 2023

Context: Owing to its extensive inflammation, COVID-19 infection may have a specific response in the anti-inflammatory milieu of pregnancy. Aims: To analyze the lacking evidence of systemic inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine responses of pregnant women with COVID-19 infection compared to normal pregnancies. Methods: This case-control study was performed on third-trimester symptomatic COVID-19 pregnant women compared with normal pregnancies without other significant inflammation risks. A between-group analysis was conducted to assess the inflammatory, and anti-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. Through a comparison and correlation analysis, we detected differences between cytokines in the COVID-19 group based on the severity of the infection. Results: Pregnant women with COVID-19 had higher procalcitonin levels (p<0.01), IL-6 (p=0.05), TNF-, IFN-γ/IL-4 ratio (p<0.01), and lower IL-4 (p<0.05), implying a higher proinflammatory cytokine imbalance in this group compared with normal pregnancies. White blood cells (p<0.05; r=0.345), and IL-17 (p<0.05; r=0.328) had weak positive correlation, while CRP (p<0.01; r=0.484), and IL-6 (p<0.01; r=0.41), had moderate positive correlation with COVID-19 severity during pregnancy. Conclusions: COVID-19 infections provide a unique non-dominance of the anti-inflammatory response in pregnant women, as indicated by a lower response of Th2, which may counteract the Th1 response. These cytokine dysregulations may disturb the viral defense mechanism, leading to a proinflammatory condition as shown by higher TNF-, IL-6, and IFN-/IL-4 ratios. Some inflammatory markers have a positive correlation with COVID-19 severity (WBC, CRP, IL-6, and IL-17), suggesting their potential roles as severity markers during pregnancy.
ՀԿ(Բ)Կ ԿԵՆՏԿՈՄԻ ՆԱԽԱԳԱՀՈՒԹՅԱՆ և ՔԱՐՏՈՒՂԱՐՈՒԹՅԱՆ ՈՐՈՇՈՒՄՆԵՐԸ ԱՍԴԽՀ և ԽՍՀՄ ԿԱԶՄԱՎՈՐՄԱՆ ՄԱՍԻՆ (1921–1922 ԹԹ.) / DECISIONS OF THE PRESIDIUM AND SECRETARIAT OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNIST (BOLSHEVIK) PARTY
OF ARMENIA ON THE BIRTH OF THE TSFSR AND THE USSR (1921–1922)
Authors: Badalyan Armen
Published: August 2023

On November 29, 1920, the Revolutionary Committee of Armenia (Revkom) published a decree declaring Armenia a Soviet state. In the decree it was mentioned that with the establishment of Soviet power all disputes with Azerbaijan will end forever. The members of the Revkom foresaw Soviet Armenia united in one family with other Soviet republics.
The leadership of Soviet Russia was also for the union of Soviet states. The resolution ofthe 10th Congress of the Communist (Bolshevik) Party of Russia stressed the in convenience of separate existence of Soviet republics and the eecessity of their unification in a single state structure, the best form of which was to be the Soviet Federation.
The relations between the Soviet states were regulated by the Communist (Bolshevik) Party organs. The Caucasian Bureau of C(B)PR was heading the integration process between the three Soviet republics of Transcaucasia. The first step was to create economic union between them. The integration process started with the unification of railways of these three states, to be followed by steps to unify their foreign trade.
In 1921–1922, the Presidium and Secretariat of C(B)PA have discussed these matters in approximately 40 sessions. The discussions included not only the organizational aspects of these matters, but also problems of securing with cadres the two federal state structures (the Transcaucasian Soviet Federal Socialist Republic and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).
All important issues were discussed in the sessions of the Presidium of the Central Committee of C(B)PA; the Secretariat dealt with cadres’ appointment issues.
It is worth to notice that during the whole process of formation of TSFSR and USSR neither the Presidium, nor the Secretariat of the CC of C(B)PA rejected to any of the issues presented by the CC of C(B)PR, that is they played only the role of unconditional performer of the orders of the center in Moscow.
ԱՍՈՐԵՍՏԱՆՅԱՆ ՏԱՐՐԵՐԸ ԲԱՐՁՐԱՎԱՆԴԱԿԻ ԵՐԿԱԹԻ ԴԱՐԻ ՄՇԱԿՈՒՅԹՈՒՄ.
ԵՂԵԳՆԱՁՈՐԻ ԳԱՆՁԻ ԶԱՐԴԱՐՎԱԾ ԲՐՈՆԶԵ ԹԱՍԸ / ASSYRIANIZING ELEMENTS IN THE IRON AGE CULTURES OF THE HIGHLAND։ THE DECORATED BRONZE BOWL FROM THE YEGHEGNADZOR HOARD
Authors: S. Bonfanti Annarita , Dan Roberto
Published: August 2023

Among the most well-known Urartian materials one can find the bronze bowls: they usually have the same shape and bear an incised decoration in the centre surrounded by a cuneiform inscription indicating the name of the sovereign owning them. This article, instead, deals with a single specimen, found in the town of Yeghegnadzor (Armenia), which only presents the incised decoration in the centre: even this decoration is indeed a unicum among the Urartian bronze bowls, as it doesn’t appear on any other known specimen. The authors will analyze the bowl in detail, presenting different comparisons both to the shape itself and to its decoration, and framing it with the context where it was found.