bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
http://eurasiainstitutes.org/files/file/psrp_2024_number_1.pdf
Authors:   Eurasia Institutes, Terzyan Aram
Published: February 2024

This paper delves into the political landscape of post-war Armenia, focusing on both domestic and foreign policy implications of the 2020 war. While Nikol Pashinyan’s government has not delivered its promises of bringing peace and prosperity to the country, Pashinyan managed to win the 2021 snap parliamentary elections. Nevertheless, the elections have not resolved Armenia’s political crisis, one in which it has found itself since 2020. Combined with the war and its aftermath, the COVID-19 pandemic has also invited challenges, which resulted in an increased human toll, slowdown of economy, and deepened public anger and mistrust of the authorities. In effect, Armenia is faced with a myriad of challenges, ranging from unresolved issues with neighboring countries to the Armenian government’s limited agency in terms of redefining relations with increasingly coercive Russia.
Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Reporting on Firm Performance
Authors: Makau Sarah
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting on firm performance.

Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.

Findings: Research suggests that there is a positive correlation between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting and firm performance. CSR reporting not only enhances a company's reputation, mitigates risks, and improves access to capital but also fosters meaningful stakeholder engagement and contributes to long-term value creation. However, it is important to note that the specific impact of CSR reporting can vary across industries and contexts, influenced by factors such as industry norms, regulatory environments, and the extent to which CSR is integrated into a company's core business strategy.

Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy:  Stakeholder theory, legitimacy theory and resource-based view (RBV) may be use to anchor future studies on assessing the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting on firm performance. In practice, CSR reporting uniquely contributes by promoting integrated reporting, where financial and non-financial information is combined to offer a holistic view of a company's performance, fostering transparency and accountability. From a policy perspective, CSR reporting makes unique contributions by advocating for globally harmonized reporting standards, facilitating comparability and consistency in reporting across industries and regions.
Some thoughts on settlement patterns. Late Bronze Age habitat in the Șomuzul Mare basin
Authors: GAFINCU Alexandru
Published: February 2024

The study aims to examine the prehistoric landscape in order to identify settlement patterns and relations between contemporary sites. In the Șomuzul Mare basin, Northeastern Romania, the local topography, resources and climate compelled its prehistoric occupants to adapt for a better exploitation of resources and protection. The archaeological database includes 30 archaeological sites dated to the Late Bronze Age discovered in the study area. GIS software was employed in order to gather information about the topographic and climatic characteristics of the areas where prehistoric sites were established. Slope, solar exposure, wind shelter and density maps, as well as the distances to the closest water source were used to identify settlement patterns.
Ancient literary sources concerning fishing and fish processing in the Black Sea region
Authors: DUMITRACHE Iulia
Published: February 2024

This article proposes a revision of the ancient literary sources concerning the conservation of fish stocks in the Black Sea region in Greek and Roman classical antiquity. The abundance and the chronological variety of the sources indicate, on the one hand, that these economic activities have always been part of people’s lives, and on the other hand the quality of Pontic fish products, known from Britannia to Egypt . It seeks, in addition to spatial and chronological approach, the types of sources that are subject to submission, taking into account the category of recipients to whom they were addressed and the purpose for which they were written, in order to verify their typicality and credibility.
An Oinophora type vessel discovered at the Noviodunum necropolis
Authors: HONCU Ștefan , STĂNICĂ Aurel-Daniel
Published: February 2024

Our article refers to a special discovery made at Noviodunum, the headquarters of the Danube fleet Classis Flavia Moesica. It is about an oinophora type vessel, shaped as a ram, hich was discovered, by chance, in a cremation grave. Its presence in the necropolis of the ity must not come as a surprise to us, because such discoveries come, once again, to show its commercial and economic importance in the province. The Noviodunum market represented a luxury goods consumer from all the provinces of the empire. Regarding the chronological framing of the vessel we support the opinion that it might come from the second half of the 2nd century p.Chr.
La presencia de Julia Mamaea en el gobierno de Alejandro Severo. Un repaso a través de los testimonios epigráficos
Authors: CONESA NAVARRO Pedro David
Published: February 2024

In this paper we intend to look at the role that Iulia Mamaea played in the government of her son Alexander Severus. To this end, we will focus on the honours and titles that the Augusta received and which were recorded in the epigraphy. The classic authors speak of Iulia Mamaea as a powerful and controlling woman. After the death of her mother, Iulia Maesa, was the only one who guided the government of her son. She has also been considered one of the culprits in the fall of Alexander Severus and, therefore, of the entire Severus dynasty. However, if we look at the material evidence, it seems that this Augusta did not receive innovative titles. Rather, the main ones were given by her predecessors, especially by Julia Domna. The purpose of our work is not only to analyze the inscriptions related to Alexander Severus’ mother, but also to study this crucial period of the 3rd century AD.
Apuntes para una ideología de la guerra y la paz en época Antonina: ¿tradición o cambio?
Authors: GEOFFROY Andrés Sáez
Published: February 2024

The aim of this article is to analyse the conception of war ideology and peace during the Antonine dynasty (96-192) by using comparative criteria. To the elements which survived from the 1st century are added new aspects specific to the 2nd century. The analysis was built on two levels, first, the narrative construction of war ideals and peace, and second, the numismatic presence of some values such as peace and victory, reflected by the interests and ideals of Roman Emperors. We are going to show that during the 2nd century there was an ideological diversification of topics related to war and peace, keeeping nevertheless certain symbols and ideals from previous times, all issues which led to a renewal of the idea of pax romana.
Understanding technological innovations through experiment. Construction and testing of Chalcolithic pottery kilns
Authors: TENCARIU Felix-Adrian , BRUNCHI Radu , ȚERNA Stanislav , DROB Ana , CIOBANU Maria-Cristina , VORNICU-ȚERNA Andreea , BRAȘOVEANU Casandra , ADUMITROAIEI Denisa
Published: February 2024

Besides its contribution to understanding the formation process of large settlements and complex social organization in the late period of Cucuteni-Trypillia, the site of Stolniceni (Republic of Moldova) provided new data on the construction and spatial distribution within the site of pottery kilns. The extensive magnetic surveys revealed
a large settlement, with more than 350 burnt dwellings, hundreds of pits, ditches, paths, and 19 kilns. Of the latter, four were excavated during the 2016-2018 campaigns. Three kilns were more or less similar in terms of sizes and construction, belonging to the “simple”, dual chambered, updraught type. The best-preserved of them already served as model for a published experiment conducted in 2017 near the Stolniceni archaeological base. The fourth provided several surprising building features, like six additional holes arranged around the fire channels and communicating with them, and two small clay arches above the channels’ ends. A plausible hypothesis of the researchers is that these elements were meant to improve the draught, by increasing and uniformizing the circulation of hot air throughout the upper chamber. Thus, in order to test how this technological innovation acts on the firing efficiency, we conducted a new experiment (August-September 2020, Băiceni-Romania). The firing process and temperatures reached in this type of kiln proved the concern of prehistoric potters for continuous improvement of their craft, raising questions about the emergence and socio-economic implications of such innovations.
Egyptian Control in the Southern Levant and the Late Bronze Age Crisis
Authors: Nõmmik Andres
Published: February 2024

In the Late Bronze Age, Egypt controlled the city-states of the Southern Levant, even though local rulers
maintained partial autonomy. However, the period ended with a crisis that seems to have considerably changed the
local power structures along with the disappearance of the Egyptian empire in the region. This paper investigates
shows how both Egyptian power and its relatively rapid disappearance worsened the crisis. Three factors are
highlighted: Egyptian policy of weakening the defensive capabilities of Levantine city-states, the Egyptians’ demand
for different resources and how these two aspects made city-states unable to adapt successfully to the new post-
Egyptian situation.
Old Hittite Opposition in the Religious Aspect
Authors: SHELESTIN Vladimir
Published: February 2024

The paper proposes a new approach to the conflict between Hattušili I and Tawananna using the new
interpretation of some historiolae of Zuwi’s ritual. A political interpretation of these historiolae explains their
content better than a magical one. Tracing the parallels between the animal figures in Zuwi’s ritual and in the
political rhetoric of Hattušili I allows us to reconstruct an alliance between the royal relatives as well as the
priesthood being the opponents to the Old Hittite external expansion.
Some Observations About Succession Principles in the Hittite New Kingdom
Authors: MÕTTUS Siim
Published: February 2024

The discussion about the principles of succession in the Hittite kingdom has been largely focused on the
Old Kingdom period and not so much on its later history. But through a variety of sources (diplomatic treaties, oath
impositions etc.) from the New Kingdom, one could take a gander at how the passing of the throne was viewed at
those times. Unsurprisingly, similar to the previous era, the norm was still that a son of a king was to inherit the
throne, but there are enough hints in the text that sometimes the political whims and needs of a king (and a queen)
superseded tradition and succession rules were more fluid. In addition, the fact that certain kings felt the need to
constantly take steps to legitimize and secure their and their successor’s position over rivalling branches of the
royal family shows that the transference of power in the Hittite New Kingdom was still problematic.
A chalcolithic pottery kiln from the Cucuteni-Cetățuie settlement (Iași County, Romania)
Authors: TENCARIU Felix-Adrian , CIOBANU Maria-Cristina , ASĂNDULESEI Andrei , BODI George , NOVAC Bogdan-Ștefan
Published: February 2024

As a result of the magnetic survey on an area of ​​more than five hectares, located south-west of Cetățuie, we are currently aware of an extension of the Cucutenian habitation, consisting of numerous burned and unburned structures, pits and two defensive ditches in the form of circular arcs. The magnetic map allowed, beginning with the 2017 campaign, the placement of smaller (test trenches) or larger excavation units for the verification of various types of anomalies (burnt houses, defence ditch, pits). In the last (2022) campaign, in addition to investigating a defensive ditch and a dwelling, it was decided to excavate also an anomaly initially considered a pit. The surprise was the identification of a pottery kiln, belonging to phase B of the Cucuteni culture, located in the immediate vicinity of the last defensive ditch (in the north-western part of the settlement). Its excavation revealed a quasi-unique type of pottery firing installation, partially buried, updraught, with two chambers (a lower, combustion chamber, and an upper firing chamber). Its unique feature is the absence of the usual stoking chamber and stoking pit for fuel supply in front of the kiln. Instead, the kiln had an elongated stoke hole, placed laterally, which communicated with just one channel, to the south. Being a rather rare discovery, at least in the Cucuteni area west of the Prut River, the presence of this kiln brings evidence of the specialized practice of the pottery craft in the eponymous settlement and nuances the known typology of pottery firing installations in the prehistory of south-eastern Europe.
Funerary rite and ritual in the province of Scythia Minor. General characteristics
Authors: GHEORGHIU Laura
Published: February 2024

The author makes an analysis of the funerary archeology in the province of Scythia Minor, in terms of the typology of the tombs, the position and orientation of the skeletons and the funerary inventory. In order to extract some general characteristics related to the funeral rite and ritual, was compiled a database that includes 1357 tombs from 19 necropolises.
The Long-Armed Persian King: Disabled or Powerful Man?
Authors: RUNG Eduard V. , SAPOGOV Aleksandr S. , VOSTRIKOV Igor V.
Published: February 2024

This article examines the evidence of ancient authors on the unofficial nicknames of Achaemenid Persian
kings. It pays special attention to the interpretation of the nickname of Μακρόχειρ. Two variants are considered for
its translation. In the first case, one must talk about the ancient authors’ perceptions of this nickname as relating to
a person who had one arm longer than the other. In the second case, the nickname is interpreted metaphorically: it is
believed to be used for a ruler who is seeking an extension of his possessions. The possibility of applying the nickname
of Μακρόχειρ to each of the three Persian kings – Darius I, Xerxes, and Artaxerxes I – is investigated.
The Funeral Rite of the Spartan Kings
Authors: PECHATNOVA Larisa
Published: February 2024

This article is a historical commentary on Herodotus’ account of the funerals of the Spartan kings. It is an attempt on the author’s part to explain why for centuries the royal funerary ritual continued unchanged despite its being too lavish for ascetic Sparta. The study focuses on the socio-economic composition of the funeral attendees. In the author’s opinion, the participation of representatives of the lower classes – the helots and perioikoi – in the ceremony facilitated the evolvement of elites from both categories of the Spartan subordinate population. The funeral ceremony performed an important ideological and propaganda function serving as a unifying factor for all the social classes and indoctrinating the masses with the belief in the eternal and immutable nature of the royal authority and, by extension, of the Spartan state.
The Cult of Azizos in Roman Dacia: New Approaches
Authors: CARBÓ GARCÍA Juan Ramón
Published: February 2024

The spread of the cult of the divinity of Syrian-Arabic origin Azizos from the East to the Danubian provinces and Rome has traditionally been related to its importance in the Syrian city of Edessa and to different Roman military campaigns against the Parthians and the Sassanid Persians in that same area, in the second and third centuries A.D. Through the analysis of the epigraphic repertoire of this divinity in Dacia, as well as with the study of certain monetary emissions of the time of Emperor Elagabalus and with the revision of the ancient literary texts, we present certain results, which can open new perspectives of study. The importance of Edessa as the origin of the spread of the cult of Azizos in Dacia can be generally confirmed, in the cases of some inscriptions of precise dating and by the military character of the dedicants. On the other hand, a new proposal is introduced in relation to the inclusion of the god in the triad of the city of Emesa and with the possible diffusion of the cult jointly or parallel to the Sol Inuictus Elagabal in the time of Emperor Elagabalus, when we refer to inscriptions of imprecise dating at the time of the Severan dynasty and the dedicators are not military and have no direct relationship with any of the campaigns in Parthia.
Godfearers and Religious Syncretism: Investigating Aphrodisias’ Stone Inscription and Its Time
Authors: KSTOREŠEVIĆ Milan
Published: February 2024

The paper analyzes the stone inscription in the Asia Minor city of Aphrodisias in the context of the religious pluralism of this environment at the time of the creation of the inscription. Therefore, the questions of the cultural context of the origin of the inscription in Aphrodisias, its dating and linguistic specificities are analyzed in particular, and an attempt is made to find an answer to the question of who the Godfearers are in question here.
Proposed LSB4 of Data Steganography
Authors: Hamdan E. Mazen Abdel Aziz , Subaih E. Bassam Moh’d Saleem , AlQadi Ziad
Published: February 2024

The process of hiding confidential data is one of the important processes used to protect this data from intruders or protect it from the penetration process. The most popular methods used in data steganography are LSB and LSB2 methods. These methods are efficient methods of data hiding, they provide a good stego media quality and good speed parameters. They are capable of hiding short and long secret messages. To increase the capacity and to decrease both the hiding and extraction times LSB4 method will be introduced and used. The proposed method will be implemented using various covering images and various in length secret messages, the obtained results will be analyzed to prove the quality and the speed of the proposed method. The obtained results of the proposed LSB4 method will be compared with the results of LSB method to show the enhancements provided by the proposed method. The proposed LSB4 method will be supplied by a security issues to protect the hidden message, the secret message will be protected by using a special private key to apply bits’ substitution on the contents of characters’ binary matrix.
Food Safety Regulations and Consumer Confidence
Authors: Adams Regina
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The general purpose of this study was investigate the food safety regulations and consumer confidence.

Methodology: The study adopted a desktop research methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library.

Findings: The findings reveal that there exists a contextual and methodological gap relating to food safety regulations. Preliminary empirical review revealed that food safety regulations are crucial for shaping consumer confidence in the safety and quality of food products, with stricter regulations associated with higher trust levels. Measures like HACCP and labeling requirements promote transparency and accountability. However, regulatory effectiveness depends on factors like enforcement consistency and communication. Inconsistencies can erode trust, necessitating efforts to strengthen enforcement and improve communication. Contextual factors like socio-economic status influence consumer perceptions, especially in developing countries with systemic challenges. Addressing these requires targeted interventions to enhance regulatory systems and promote consumer education. Overall, ongoing research and collaboration are vital for strengthening food safety systems, regulatory compliance, and consumer trust, essential for protecting public health and well-being.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Social Exchange theory, Trust theory and the Diffusion of Innovation theory may be used to anchor future studies on food safety regulations. The study provided several recommendations. It emphasized the importance of enhancing transparency and accountability within the food industry by improving communication and enforcement of regulatory standards. Additionally, the study highlighted the need for ongoing education and training initiatives to build awareness of food safety regulations. Collaboration among stakeholders, adoption of innovative technologies, and continuous evaluation of regulations were also recommended to strengthen food safety efforts and enhance consumer confidence in the safety of food products.
Strategies to Apply Sufficiency Economy Philosophy to the Way of Life for Youth in The Greater Mekong Sub-region
Authors: Promjisa Nawin , Jitbantao Tongrak , Mungthaisong Sornchai
Published: February 2024

This research aimed to study the learning state and knowledge about the sufficiency economy philosophy (SEP) of youth in the Greater Mekong Sub-region to create a strategy to sustainable apply the SEP to the way of life of youth in the Greater Mekong Sub-region, create a map for SEP application to the way of life, and produce the public media to extend application results for benefit. The sample group was key informants: 50 youth students from each institute: Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, Shan State Community College, Luang Nam Tha Teacher Training College, Luang Phrabang Teacher Training College, Dong Kham Chang Teacher Training College, Dong Kham Chang Accounting and Financial Institute, and Dong Kham Chang Agricultural Technical College, 50 experts and scholars, and 50 administrators or professors. The research tool included a questionnaire about the learning state and knowledge about the sufficiency economy philosophy (SEP) of youth in the Greater Mekong Sub-region, a focus group, and a workshop. The result of the workshop of experts, scholars, and administrators or professors from the three countries to draft the strategies was eight strategies and 25 development guidelines. The map for SEP application to the way of life was also produced, and public media to extend application results for sustainable benefit was initiated.
Exploring Success Factors as an Online Solopreneur: A Case Study in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
Authors: Inkaew Amondech , Kanittinsutitong Nutworadee , Thepburi Suwanan , Angboonta Parvinee , Chansang Theerawan , Rianto Budi , Phokawattana Onpawee
Published: February 2024

The global COVID-19 pandemic has led to the emergence of new online solopreneurs throughout Thailand. With the increased accessibility of the internet for both buyers and sellers, consumer shopping behavior has shifted towards online purchases made from the comfort of home. The pandemic has also forced existing solopreneurs to transition online. To succeed as an online solopreneur, effective management is crucial. Additionally, experience and knowledge in management are vital to achieving business success. This research aims to investigate the impact of age, education, and experience and to identify and analyze the specific business activities, based on the value chain, that significantly influence the success of online solopreneurs in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Data was collected from 400 online solopreneurs using a questionnaire and employing the Cochran’s sampling method to ensure representation from an unknown population of online solopreneurs in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Statistical analysis, specifically ANOVA, was conducted to address research questions concerning the impact of age, experience, and education on online business success. Additionally, multiple regression analysis was performed to identify the relationships between business activities and their influence on business success. The study found that solopreneurs of different ages, experience levels, and educational backgrounds have varying impacts on business success. The business activities that have the greatest impact on online business success are human resources management, procurement, marketing and sales, and technology development. This research contributes to the understanding of the varying impacts of demographics and business activities on the achievement of business success by solopreneurs. Solopreneurs can utilize these findings to enhance their business activities and achieve success.
Water and Sanitation Services at the Local Government Level in Bangladesh: An Analysis of SDG 6 Implementation Status and Way Forward
Authors: Imran Hossain  , S. M. Akram Ullah  , A. K. M. Mahmudul Haque
Published: February 2024

This study looks into the state of SDG 6 implementation at the local government level in Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) with a focus on water and sanitation services. The research adopts a mixed-method approach and in-depth interviews to collect primary data. The study analyses the collected data using both quantitative and qualitative techniques. It has been found that large numbers of people do not always have access to enough water, demonstrating the problem of water scarcity in the region. According to the study, only a small percentage of participants tested their drinking water, which suggests that participants were not aware of the importance of water quality. Additionally, the lack of personal water purification and reuse systems is revealed by the research, indicating a gap in sustainable water management practices. Most of the city dwellers expressed dissatisfaction with the authority’s management of the water supply, indicating insufficient oversight and governance. The findings highlight the need for improved infrastructures, water treatment techniques, education campaigns, and governance mechanisms to effectively meet SDG 6 targets and guarantee residents of RCC access to clean water and sanitary facilities.
Navigating the Halal Frontier: The Legality of Cryptocurrency in Islamic Finance
Authors: Mohammed Nabeel. K  , Dr. M. Sumathy
Published: February 2024

The popularity of virtual currencies has expanded dramatically in recent years. Seminars and conferences have been held to discuss the nature and feasibility of cryptocurrencies. Some argue that having a replacement for the current fiat currency system is a good idea since it does not need a bank account, tax payments, or audits, as cryptocurrencies do. Others argue that any means of payment other than the commonly recognised ones, such as cash, checks, DD, and so on, would allow for tax and audit evasion, which would have a huge detrimental impact on the government budget and the economy. The convergence of cryptocurrencies and Islamic finance has caused much controversy among the Muslim community about whether cryptocurrency transactions are permissible (halal) or prohibited (haram). This study investigates Islamic finance concepts as well as the technological and economic elements of cryptocurrencies in order to assess their conformity with Sharia law. It was found that cryptocurrencies are not Halal in Islam because they lack inherent value and are susceptible to additional regulatory oversight.
Velhice, sofrimento e violência autoinfligida: reflexões a partir dos preditores do suicídio
Authors: Souza Francisco Vitor Soldá de , Santos Adriano de Santana , Reis Beatriz Andrade Oliveira , Caldas Calila Mireia Pereira
Published: February 2024

O presente estudo faz uma análise sobre o sofrimento e a violência autoinfligida na velhice, a partir de uma reflexão sobre o termo “melhor idade” (referência para idoso), das taxas de morte por suicídio no Brasil, dos preditores da violência autoinfligida na velhice e da educação para o sentido de vida como aspecto protetivo ao longo envelhecimento. A partir do movimento de revisão narrativa, percebeu-se que fatores de risco associados, em destaque à depressão e ao vazio existencial, podem contribuir para casos de suicídio na velhice. Esse processo contribui para que o mesmo se prenda ao lado negativo da velhice, se desespere e se apresente existencialmente frustrado, observando a violência autoinfligida e consequentemente o suicídio como uma possibilidade de dar fim ao sofrimento vivido.
La cuestionable constitucionalidad del «impuesto a los ricos»: medidas autonómicas, vías de impugnación y mecanismos de ahorro fiscal
Authors: Gorospe Oviedo Juan Ignacio
Published: February 2024

El denominado impuesto temporal de solidaridad de las grandes fortunas, conocido coloquialmente como «impuesto a los ricos», plantea problemas de constitucionalidad desde la perspectiva formal, por el procedimiento de aprobación mediante enmienda a una proposición de ley eludiendo el bloque de la constitucionalidad, y material, en relación con los principios de capacidad económica, no confiscatoriedad y seguridad jurídica. El Tribunal Constitucional ha desestimado los cinco recursos interpuestos desde cuatro comunidades autónomas, pero el voto particular pone de manifiesto las dudas formuladas. También hay cuestiones de legalidad ordinaria y contravención de la normativa de la Unión Europea que deberán resolverse en futuros pronunciamientos. Y tras su aprobación y la reciente prórroga se están adoptando medidas tanto por las comunidades autónomas como por las personas físicas que viven en esos territorios.
Atreverse a cuidar sin dejar de trabajar y sin intromisión en la intimidad familiar. ¿Misión imposible?
Authors: Poyatos i Matas Glòria
Published: February 2024

Sentencia que enjuicia con perspectivas de género e infancia el derecho a cuidar de trabajadora, adscrita a turnos rotatorios (art. 34.8 ET). Cumplimiento del principio de diligencia debida que obliga al poder judicial a la remoción de los obstáculos (procesales y materiales) impeditivos de la consecución de la igualdad sustancial, en armonía con el mandato del artículo 9.2 en relación con los artículos 1.1 y 14 de la Constitución española. La empleadora esgrimió abstractas razones organizativas, no probadas. En el juicio oral, se practicó prueba de detectives, contratados por la empresa para el seguimiento de familiares de la actora. Dicha prueba no fue impugnada ni en la instancia ni en suplicación. Indemnización por daño moral procedente (5.000 €). La demandada pudo exonerarse dando cumplimiento provisional de la petición (art. 139.1 LRJS).
PENGARUH TERAPI MUROTTAL TERHADAP KECEMASAN IBU BERSALIN KALA I DI PMB FATIMAH YANI KECAMATAN KOTA PINANG KABUPATEN LABUHAN BATU SELATAN TAHUN 2023
Authors: Aritonang Juneris , Yani Fatimah , Lumbantoruan Mestika , Sirait Asima
Published: February 2024

Kecemasan ibu bersalin di kala I menjadi factor penyebab partus lama hingga kematian janin, tercatat sebagai 5 % faktor penyebab kematian ibu di Indonesia. Penanganan kecemasan pada saat bersalin dapat dilakukan melalui farmakologi maupun melalui non farmakologi. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan secara non farmakologi dengan terapi musik termasuk murotal Al Quran. Penelitian ii bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh terapi murottal dalam mengurangi kecemasan ibu bersalin kala 1 Di Pmb Fatimah Yani. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dalam bentuk deskriptif korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi penelitian ini adalah 39 ibu yang mempunyai kecemasan tinggi, total  sampling (39 orang) menjadi teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang dianalisa dengan menggunakan Wilcoxon Test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perbedaan rata-rata tingkat kecemasan ibu bersalin kala I di PMB Fatimah Yani sebelum diberikan terapi murottal, yaitu sebanyak 20 (51%) responden mengalami tingkat kecemasan sangat berat sedangkan sesudah diberikan terapi murottal, yaitu sebanyak 27 (69%) responden tidak mengalami kecemasan. Hasil uji wilcoxon diperoleh P-Value sebesar 0,000 yang berarti lebih kecil dari 0,05, sehingga terapi murottal berpengaruh dalam mengurangi kecemasan ibu bersalin kala I.
A Review on the Third-Generation Solar Cells: Model, Materials, and Performance.
Authors: J. Azeez
Published: February 2024

The present solar cells – first and second generation solar cells are very expensive. They are formed from single crystal and poly-crystal silicon (Si) and Si base, CIGS, CdTe and III-V thin films respectively. This led to the idea of third generation photovoltaic modules. This paper presents works on different types of third generation solar cells. This includes organic photovoltaics (OPVs), copper zinc tin sulfide (CZTS), perovskite solar cells, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), and quantum dot solar cells.
OS ATRAVESSAMENTOS SOCIAIS DA LOUCURA E O FEMININO: UMA RETÓRICA ANTIMANICOMIAL
Authors: Santos Larissa Gabrielly Sousa dos , Barbosa Giulia Rufino dos Santos , Aliança Amanda Silva dos Santos
Published: February 2024

O presente artigo, expectador das diferentes concepções de loucura e como a mesma atravessa a vida de milhares de mulheres que convivem diariamente com o peso atrelado a este estigma, visa discorrer sobre os fatores que atravessam a construção destas subjetividades. Esta perspectiva é baseada na forte influência dos aspectos contextuais, sociais, econômicos, históricos e geográficos, destacando seu papel na propagação e fomentação da vulnerabilidade social que acomete essas mulheres, principalmente o processo de marginalização e despersonalização as quais estas são submetidas. Portanto, este constructo pretende contribuir na formação dos saberes da Psicologia, Ciências Humanas e Sociais como um todo, pois enfatiza a literatura e a pesquisa para além de um viés metodológico, trazendo a sensibilidade e a criação de novas possibilidades para o fazer científico, junto com a democratização do saber. Com o fito de construir uma ampla visão sobre o que toca a feminilidade e os seus estereótipos na sociedade, este estudo realiza uma análise baseada na perspectiva antimanicomial, enfatizando a importância de uma visão integral e sensível ao olharmos para o sujeito biopsicossial sem reduzi-lo ao viés psicopatológico.
PLANEJAMENTO ESCOLAR NA GESTÃO PEDAGÓGICA DA ESCOLA
Authors: Prado Justiniano Castilho , Vieira Renata Cristina , Prado Rosmeira Rosa de Souza , Silva Jeromice Moreira da
Published: February 2024

O estudo aborda a temática do planejamento escolar na gestão pedagógica da escola, concentrando-se especificamente no planejamento relacionado à gestão pedagógica da escola. Reconhecendo o potencial do planejamento escolar para aprimorar a gestão pedagógica e criar um ambiente propício ao desenvolvimento educacional de alta qualidade, a pesquisa, de natureza qualitativa, realiza um estudo de revisão de literatura. O objetivo é analisar a influência e efetividade do planejamento escolar na gestão pedagógica da escola, buscando compreender como suas práticas contribuem para a promoção de um ambiente educacional de qualidade. No contexto complexo do cenário educacional, destaca-se a percepção de que o planejamento escolar desempenha um papel contínuo e efetivo, considerando diversas tipologias, para otimizar a gestão educacional e aprimorar as práticas pedagógicas. A pesquisa propõe responder à seguinte questão: Como o planejamento escolar contribui para a efetividade da gestão pedagógica na escola, influenciando positivamente as práticas educacionais e o alcance de objetivos acadêmicos e sociais? Na discussão, enfatiza-se a necessidade de transcender a visão burocrática, fragmentada e instrumental do planejamento, buscando percebê-lo como um processo participativo, reflexivo, flexível, integrador e contínuo. Conclui-se, portanto, que é essencial repensar o planejamento de ensino para além dos elementos estruturantes de um plano de aula, integrando a escola e o contexto social, contrapondo-se à fragmentação do conhecimento, dos processos e das relações.
ENTRE TENDÊNCIAS E REALIDADES: AVANÇOS TECNOLÓGICOS NA EDUCAÇÃO SOB A ÓTICA DE PROFESSORES
Authors: Vanderley João Bosco Beserra , Santos Maria Pricila Miranda dos
Published: February 2024

Este artigo explora os avanços, impactos e desafios da tecnologia na educação, combinando análises de entrevistas com educadores experientes e uma revisão da literatura acadêmica brasileira. Adotando uma abordagem qualitativa, o estudo envolveu entrevistas semiestruturadas com professores de diferentes níveis de ensino e especializações, visando captar uma ampla gama de percepções sobre o uso da tecnologia na educação. Os resultados destacam a necessidade de uma abordagem pedagógica equilibrada que valorize tanto as inovações tecnológicas quanto os métodos tradicionais. Adicionalmente, o estudo ressalta a necessidade de políticas públicas e estratégias pedagógicas que promovam o acesso equitativo à tecnologia.
Increase in precipitation scavenging contributes to long-term reductions of light-absorbing aerosol in the Arctic
Authors: Heslin-Rees Dominic , Tunved Peter , Ström Johan , Cremer Roxana , Zieger Paul , Riipinen Ilona , Ekman Annica M. L. , Eleftheriadis Konstantinos , Krejci Radovan
Published: February 2024

Abstract. We investigated long-term changes using a harmonised 22-year data set of aerosol light absorption measurements, in conjunction with air mass history and aerosol source analysis. The measurements were performed at Zeppelin Observatory, Svalbard, from 2002 to 2023. We report a statistically significant decreasing long-term trend for the light absorption coefficient. However, the last 8 years of 2016–2023 showed a slight increase in the magnitude of the light absorption coefficient for the Arctic haze season. In addition, we observed an increasing trend in the single-scattering albedo from 2002 to 2023. Five distinct source regions, representing different transport pathways, were identified. The trends involving air masses from the five regions showed decreasing absorption coefficients, except for the air masses from Eurasia. We show that the changes in the occurrences of each transport pathway cannot explain the reductions in the absorption coefficient observed at the Zeppelin station. An increase in contributions of air masses from more marine regions, with lower absorption coefficients, is compensated for by an influence from high-emission regions. The proportion of air masses en route to Zeppelin, which have been influenced by active fires, has undergone a noticeable increase starting in 2015. However, this increase has not impacted the long-term trends in the concentration of light-absorbing aerosol. Along with aerosol optical properties, we also show an increasing trend in accumulated surface precipitation experienced by air masses en route to the Zeppelin Observatory. We argue that the increase in precipitation, as experienced by air masses arriving at the station, can explain a quarter of the long-term reduction in the light absorption coefficient. We emphasise that meteorological conditions en route to the Zeppelin Observatory are critical for understanding the observed trends.
Improving the Gaussianity of Radar Reflectivity Departures between Observations and Simulations by Using the Symmetric Rain Rate
Authors: Gao Yudong , Huyan Lidou , Wu Zheng , Liu Bojun
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Given that the Gaussianity of observation error distribution is the fundamental principle of some data assimilation and machine learning algorithms, the error structure of radar reflectivity becomes increasingly important with the development of high resolution forecasts and nowcasts of convective systems. This study examines the error distribution of radar reflectivity and discusses what give rise to the non-Gaussian error distribution by using 6 month observations minus backgrounds (OmBs) of composites of vertical maximum reflectivity (CVMRs) in mountainous and hilly areas. By following the symmetric error model in all-sky satellite radiance assimilation, we unveil the error structure of CVMRs as a function of symmetric rain rates, which is the average of observed and simulated rain rates. Unlike satellite radiance, the error structure of CVMRs shows a sharper slope in light precipitations than moderate precipitations. Thus, a three-piecewise fitting function is more suitable for CVMRs. The probability density functions of OmBs normalized by symmetric rain rates become more Gaussian in comparison with the probability density function normalized by the whole samples. Moreover, the possibility of using third-party predictor to construct the symmetric error model are also discussed in this study. The Gaussianity of OmBs can be further improved by using a more accurate precipitation observations. According to the Jensen-Shannon divergence, a more linear predictor, the logarithmic transformation of rain rate, can provide the most Gaussian error distribution in comparison with other predictors.
Surprisingly high levels and activity contributions of oxygenated volatile organic compounds on the southeast of the Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Guo Shuzheng , Ye Chunxiang , Lin Weili , Chen Yi , Zeng Limin , Yu Xuena , Cui Jinhui , Zhang Chong , Duan Jing , Zhong Haobin , Huang Rujin , Chi Xuguang , Nie Wei , Ding Aijun
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Oxygenated volatile organic compounds (OVOCs) are reactive species and the primary precursors of free radicals; thus, OVOCs play important roles in tropospheric chemistry. @Tibet field campaigns 2021 discovered surprisingly high levels and activity contributions of OVOCs at Lulang, a site with high vegetation cover and strong solar ultraviolet radiation on the southeast of the Tibetan Plateau (TP). The 13 OVOCs detected accounted for 49 % of the total VOCs (TVOCs; average level of 11.7 ± 4.4 ppb), and the levels of these OVOCs exhibited typical diurnal variation, with high values in the daytime and a peak at approximately 12:00. OVOCs contributed 65 % and 63 % to VOC-kOH and the ozone formation potential, respectively, and thus had a strong influence on atmospheric chemical processes. Two independent methods were used to determine the contributions of various sources and revealed consistent conclusions regarding the importance of biological sources there. The source apportionment results obtained through positive matrix factorization indicated that sunlight-impacted and direct plant emission sources both related to plant sources contributed 47 % of the TVOCs and 65 % of the OVOCs. OVOC source fitting through the photochemical age parameterization method also indicated that biogenic sources made the largest contribution (67 %) to OVOCs and revealed a clear peak at noon. In addition, biomass burning sources were found to be closely related to the VOC background because biomass burning is highly prevalent across the whole TP; these sources made the second greatest contribution (33 %) to the TVOCs and contributed more than 23 % of OVOCs.
An ERA5 Climatology of Synoptic-Scale Negative Potential Vorticity-Jet Interactions over the Western North Atlantic
Authors: Lojko Alexander , Winters Andrew Charles , Oertel Annika , Jablonowski Christiane , Payne Ashley Elizabeth
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Recent numerical modelling and theoretical work deduce that potential vorticity (PV) can turn negative in the Northern Hemisphere as a result of localized, convective heating embedded in vertical wind shear. It is further postulated that negative potential vorticity (NPV) may be relevant for the large-scale circulation as it has been observed to grow upscale into mesoscale bands when in close proximity to the jet stream, accelerating jet stream winds and degrading numerical weather prediction skill. However, these observations are largely confined to case studies. A composite investigation is proposed to evaluate whether strengthening of the jet stream is a robust response to NPV. This research focuses on synoptic-scale bands (>1650 km) of NPV that are in close proximity (<100 km) to the jet stream (NPV-jet) using ERA5 data from January 2000 – December 2021. Climatological characteristics show that NPV-jet interactions occur most frequently over the Western Atlantic (>1.2 % occurrence per year at particular grid-points) during Boreal Winter along 40° N. This latitude band has also seen a 11 % increase (relative-change) in NPV-jet interactions over the 22 year time-period. Separating NPV-jet interactions into distinct, large-scale flow patterns using K-means clustering illustrates the presence of a trough-ridge couplet adjacent to positive integrated vapor transport (IVT) anomalies, conducive to warm-conveyor belts and mesoscale convective systems. Even when NPV is positioned in a more adiabatic environment (i.e., far away from regions of strong IVT anomalies), robust, positive PV gradient and wind speed anomalies exist along the jet stream. Inspecting three detailed case-studies that serve as archetypes to the clusters, it is shown that the presence of NPV near the jet stream enhances wave activity flux due to NPV mutually strengthening momentum transport and the ageostrophic flux of geopotential. The results show that NPV-jet interactions can in-situ strengthen the mid-latitude jet stream and could be dynamically relevant in enhancing downstream development, despite NPV's theorized origin from sub-mesoscales.
Atmospheric teleconnections between the Arctic and the Baltic Sea region as simulated by CESM1-LE
Authors: Jakobson Erko , Jakobson Liisi
Published: February 2024

Abstract. This paper examines teleconnections between the Arctic and the Baltic Sea region and is based on two cases of Community Earth System Model version 1 large ensemble (CESM-LE) climate model simulations: the stationary case with pre-industrial radiative forcing and the climate change case with RCP8.5 radiative forcing. The stationary control simulation's 1800-year long time series were used for stationary teleconnection and a 40-member ensemble from the period 1920–2100 is used for teleconnections during ongoing climate change. We analyzed seasonal temperature at a 2 m level, sea-level pressure, sea ice concentration, precipitation, geopotential height, and 10 m level wind speed. The Arctic was divided into seven areas. The Baltic Sea region climate has strong teleconnections with the Arctic climate; the strongest connections are with Svalbard and Greenland region. There is high seasonality in the teleconnections, with the strongest correlations in winter and the lowest correlations in summer, when the local meteorological factors are stronger. North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) and Arctic Oscillation (AO) climate indices can explain most teleconnections in winter and spring. During ongoing climate change, the teleconnection patterns did not show remarkable changes by the end of the 21st century. Minor pattern changes are between the Baltic Sea region temperature and the sea ice concentration. We calculated the correlation between the parameter and its ridge regression estimation to estimate different Arctic regions' collective statistical connections with the Baltic Sea region. The seasonal coefficient of determination, R2, was highest for winter: for T2 m, R2=0.64; for sea level pressure (SLP), R2=0.44; and for precipitation (PREC), R2=0.35. When doing the same for the seasons' previous month values in the Arctic, the relations are considerably weaker, with the highest R2=0.09 being for temperature in the spring. Hence, Arctic climate data forecasting capacity for the Baltic Sea region is weak. Although there are statistically significant teleconnections between the Arctic and Baltic Sea region, the Arctic impacts are regional and mostly connected with climate indexes. There are no simple cause-and-effect pathways. By the end of the 21st century, the Arctic ice concentration has significantly decreased. Still, the general teleconnection patterns between the Arctic and the Baltic Sea region will not change considerably by the end of the 21st century.