bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SPACES OF DIFFERENTIAL FORMS WITH STOCHASTIC COMPLEX-VALUED COEFFICIENTS
Authors:   South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation, Sagadeeva M.A. , Shafranov D.E.
Published: November 2023

This article investigates the construction of spaces of differential forms with coefficients which are stochastic complex-valued K-processes. A complete probability space and complex-valued random variables on measurable subsets of this space are considered, and continuous random complexvalued K- processes are also introduced. Next, we construct spaces of differential forms with coefficients in the form of such stochastic complex-valued K-processes.
MASSIVE SETS PRODUCED BY SEMILINEAR ELLIPTIC OPERATORS ON NON-COMPACT RIEMANN MANIFOLDS
Authors:   Volgograd State University, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Filatov V.V.
Published: November 2023

One of the origins of the topic of this study is the classification theory of non-compact Riemannian surfaces. It is well known that on parabolic surfaces, any superharmonic functions bounded from below is the identical constant. Hyperbolic surfaces contain nontrivial superharmonic functions. This distinct property of parabolic surfaces form the basis for the definitions of parabolic manifolds with dimensions greater than two. The classification theory of Riemannian manifolds is directly related to Liouville-type theorems which assert the triviality of bounded solutions of elliptic equations. High efficiency in this topic was shown by the capacitive technique developed in the works of Grigoryan, Losev, Mazepa, and others. In particular, estimates were obtained for the dimensions of bounded harmonic functions and solutions of the stationary Schrödinger equation on noncompact Riemannian manifolds in terms of massive sets. In this paper, we study the properties of massive sets generated by a semilinear elliptic operator. It was possible to prove that the property of massiveness is preserved under variations of the potential. The current work generalizes or strengthens the results of Mazepa. A necessary condition for the existence of nontrivial bounded solutions of a semilinear equation is also obtained.
SEMIANALYTIC METHOD FOR SOLVING GAS DYNAMICS EQUATIONS IN EULER VARIABLES
Authors:   South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation, Zharylkanova M.S. , Klinacheva N.L. , Yalovets A.P.
Published: November 2023

This paper presents a semi-analytical method for solving a system of equations of gas dynamics in Eulerian coordinates. Since only spatial derivatives are replaced by finite differences, the system of gas dynamic equations is reduced to a system of ordinary differential equations on a spatial grid. An approximate analytical solution of this system of differential equations for a small time-interval is used to describe the dynamics of a gas in the entire required time interval. Verification was carried out on one-dimensional test problems on the decay of an arbitrary discontinuity and the propagation of stationary shock waves of various intensities. To compare one-dimensional problems, the solution of test problems is given by the simple-to-implement basic particle-in-cell method. It is shown that the semianalytical method has high accuracy of calculations, and is also the most universal method for calculating applied problems.
PECULIARITIES OF NANOTWIN STRUCTURES IN NI2MN1,5IN0,5 AND NI2MN1,75IN0,25 HEUSLER ALLOYS
Authors:   Chelyabinsk State University, Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation, Erager K.R. , Baigutlin D.R. , Sokolovskiy V.V. , Buchelnikov V.D.
Published: November 2023

This article presents the results of calculating the phase stability and structural properties of the twin structures of Ni2Mn1,5In0,5 and Ni2Mn1,75In0,25 Heusler alloys. The structures with a random and periodic arrangement of Mn-excess atoms in the In sublattice were considered. It is shown that the compositions of Ni2Mn1,5In0,5 and Ni2Mn1,75In0,25, with modulation periods of 2–5 and 3–3, respectively, are stable relative to all twin structures. The distribution of Mn-excess atoms does not affect the structural characteristics of the systems. The nanotwin structures of Ni2Mn1,5In0,5 and Ni2Mn1,75In0,25 alloys possess similar crystal lattice parameters. An increase in the stability of the structures with respect to the decomposition into constituent stable components is observed with an increase in the concentration of Mn.
THE POLARISATION EFFECTS OF LIGHT REFLECTION FROM THE INTERFACE WITH A UNIAXIAL CRYSTAL
Authors:   South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation, Mukhin Y.V. , Gataullina Y.R. , Kundikova N.D. ,   Institute of Electrophysics, Ural Division of the RAS, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
Published: November 2023

In this paper, the boundary conditions for plane electromagnetic waves at the interface between an isotropic medium and a uniaxial crystal have been obtained and analyzed. Elements of the reflection matrix that relates components of the electric field of the reflected wave back to those of the incident electromagnetic wave have been determined. Using the elements of the reflection matrix, we show that the possibility exists for polarization of light to be preserved upon reflection at the interface with anisotropic media. The conditions for the Jones vectors conservation upon reflection from the surface of a uniaxial crystal are obtained. The existence of the Brewster effect at the interface with such an anisotropic medium has been studied and verified. The Brewster’s polarizations have been shown to be almost p-polarizations with just little admixture of s-polarization.
Policies and measures for energy efficiency improvement at households: A bibliometric analysis
Authors: Streimikiene Dalia , Kyriakopoulos Grigorios L. , Ślusarczyk Beata , Stankuniene Gintare
Published: November 2023

Recently, governmental subsidies have led to increased renewable energy adoption and household CO2 emissions reduction. However, energy efficiency improvement and greenhouse gas emission reduction potential in households’ sector are not yet fully realized. Decision-making by individuals is also a crucial factor in adopting energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies, which is why this study analyses some important behavioral change-linked issues. This study also focuses on various policies and measures to achieve energy efficiency improvements in households, such as use of renewable energy sources, renovation of residential buildings, use of energy efficient appliances etc. The methodology of the study contains a bibliometric analysis in the field of energy efficiency at households, covering the years of publication 2010-2023 and organizing all documents into 9 classifications. Among them 6 classifications have been further considered:  Citation analysis; Authors’ networks; High impact journals of publishing; Knowledge mapping of co-authorship collaboration among institutions; Co-authorship among countries; Keywords concurrence analysis. Following a systematic literature review the bibliometric findings reveal the steady increase of literature production in the field of energy efficiency at households, showing also the pivotal role of institutions among developed and industrialized economies. Moreover, there is a densely and steadily growing network of keywords reported, implying the thematic expansion of this topic from the modelling-pilot scales towards the real world and in field applications. Finally, identified research constraints of energy efficiency improvement are that of: high costs, lack of information and knowledge, low priority to environmental and climate change mitigation concerns, and resistance to behavioral change.
Influence of Cultural Socio-Economic Factors on K.C.S.E Examination Performance in Public Secondary Schools: A Case If Lamu West Sub County, Lamu County, Kenya
Authors: Kisaka Joseph N.
Published: November 2023

The measure of success in many countries is measured by the Academic performance in national examinations like Kenya Certificate Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) which is a national examination in Kenya. This study endeavoured to establish the influence of selected cultural factors  on the academic performance of students in Lamu West Sub-County in Lamu County in Kenya. The study was carried out in Lamu West Sub-County which has persistently registered low academic performance in national examinations. The cultural  factors leading to this poor performance in Lamu Sub-County had not been adequately addressed. The study was guided by the following objectives; to establish the types of cultural factors that influence academic performance in Lamu West Sub-County and  the influence of cultural factors on K.C.S.E. academic performance in Lamu West Sub-County. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population comprised of teachers, and Board of Management (B.O.M.) parents. The sample size was 144 teachers and 48 B.O.M parents. The collection of data was by use of questionnaires and interviews. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the quantitative data while qualitative was analysed through content analysis. The findings were presented by use of frequency distribution tables and percentages. The results showed that cultural factors  influenced the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) national examination in Lamu Sub-County. Interviews from B.O.M parents also provided data to show how these cultural factors influenced KCSE academic performance. Based on the findings, the study established that early pregnancies, gender stereotypes, early marriages as well as the frequent religious cultural practices influenced KCSE academic performance in Lamu West Sub-County. Among the recommendations was that parents should take an active role in  advising their children about the importance of education, and also the government should take stern measures against out-dated cultures like early marriages which should be banned.
Relationship Between Changes in Daily Living and Quality of Life During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Among the Older Population of Japan
Authors: Morisaki Naoko , Numata Keizo
Published: November 2023

Aim: This study aimed to examine changes in daily living and quality of life (QOL) among older adults living at home in Japan during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and to determine the relationship between the two. Methods: The participants in this study were Japanese adults aged ≥65 years who agreed to participate. This study was conducted using a questionnaire survey from 2021 to 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Survey items included participants' age, sex, need for care, changes in daily living, and QOL. To assess changes in daily living, the participants were asked about changes in time spent standing, exercising, going out, talking, laughing, sleeping, and alone. QOL was assessed using the SF-8. The relationship between QOL and changes in daily living was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. Results: Of the 485 participants included, 198 (40.8%), 196 (40.4%), 284 (58.6%), 163 (33.6%), 149 (30.7%), and 43 (8.9%) reported a decrease in time spent standing, exercising, outside, talking, laughing, and sleeping, respectively. Additionally, 131 (27.0%) participants reported an increase in time spent alone. Multiple regression analyses indicated that physical QOL was associated with time spent outside, sleeping, and standing, and mental QOL with time spent standing, laughing, and alone. Conclusions: Physical and mental QOL were significantly associated with changes in daily living. Since time spent standing is associated with both physical and mental QOL, guidelines for maintaining time spent standing are particularly important.
Teachers Leading Beyond the Classroom
Authors: Warren Louis L.
Published: November 2023

The role of teachers has evolved significantly, extending far beyond the traditional confines of the classroom. This paper explores the multifaceted role of teacher leaders who embrace a more comprehensive and influential position within the education system. Teacher leadership is a term that encompasses various roles and responsibilities, and its definition can vary depending on the organizational structure of the school. This study delves into how teacher leaders catalyze change within their classrooms and at broader levels, such as the school, district, and national levels. Teachers leading beyond the classroom underscores the essential role that teacher leaders play in shaping the future of education by leveraging their passion, expertise, and experience to bring about positive change in various facets of the educational system. It emphasizes the need for schools to recognize and harness the potential of teacher leaders to create a more dynamic, inclusive, and effective learning environment for all stakeholders in education.
Balancing Acts: Jordan’s Remarkable Stability Amidst Regional Conflict and Humanitarian Response
Authors: Gabbay Shaul M.
Published: November 2023

This paper examines the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's nuanced balancing act in maintaining stability amidst regional conflict and an unprecedented refugee crisis. It explores Jordan's multifaceted approach, which encompasses astute governance, economic innovation, social cohesion, and humanitarian outreach in the face of challenges posed by the Syrian crisis and the resultant demographic shifts. Through a comprehensive analysis of policy responses, economic strategies, and social integration efforts, the paper underscores Jordan's resilience and strategic diplomacy. It further discusses how Jordan’s leadership under King Abdullah II has steered the nation towards a sustainable future, while navigating complex regional dynamics and upholding its humanitarian commitments.
Analysis of omni-channel implementations that are preferred by consumers in clothing sector
Authors: Kanat Seher , Atılgan Turan
Published: November 2023

The omni-channel strategy, which presents a continuous purchasing experience to consumers and which provides the full integration of different channels, promises the consumers an effortless, simple, and issueless buying process. In this context, this study aimed to analyze the consumer-preferred omni-channel implementations in clothing sector. At the same time, it also aimed to make suggestions, which are based on consumer desires, to clothing producers and marketers in the light of the obtained findings. An online survey is conducted to volunteer Turkish citizens, who are at the age of 18 or elder and who are the residents of Türkiye, in order to be able to obtain the data, which are used within the scope of this study. The relationships between omni-channel implementations are analyzed using statistical methods, such as exploratory factor analysis, t-test, and analysis of variance, on the basis of clothing sector. According to the obtained study results, Turkish consumers give great importance to omni-channel strategy and its elements. More specifically, they give great importance to the integration between physical and online channels, and they prefer a full information, customer services, and price integration between channels. The study results indicate that the consumers are aware of the advantages of omni-channel strategy and they demand these factors from enterprises, brands, and retailers. The study is detailed and comprehensive on the basis of both scope and used methods. All studies are designed on the basis of clothing sector, and all analyses and evaluations are actualized on this basis. In this context, this study differs and individuates from the other studies in the literature due to these aspects. This study both contributes to the deficiencies in sector’s marketing and retailing areas and to the fulfillment of gap within the literature.
Structural modeling and analysis of three-dimensional cross-linked braided preforms
Authors: Du Chengjie , Meng Zhuo , Hong Jianhan , Sun Zhijun , Liu Shimin , Chen Rui , Sun Yize
Published: November 2023

Rotary braiding is widely used in the preparation of high-performance fiber composites. However, neither conventional rotary two-dimensional braiding nor rotary three-dimensional braiding can prepare three-dimensional preforms with low porosity and dense surface yarns. This article designs a three-dimensional cross-linked braiding equipment, describes the mechanism of carrier motion of three-dimensional cross-linked braiding, and obtains a numerical model of three-dimensional cross-linked braided preforms by establishing the spatial coordinate system of the braided chassis and using cubic B-spline curve fitting. The reasons for the large difference between the numerical model of preform and the real fabric are analyzed, and an optimization algorithm is proposed to make the fabric compact by gathering the yarn to the center of the fabric. The experimental samples are braided on a three-dimensional cross-linked braiding machine, and the reliability of the optimization algorithm is verified by comparing the yarn coordinates of the experimental samples with those of the optimized numerical model. The accurate establishment of the geometric model of the preform provides a solid foundation for carrying out the prediction of the mechanical properties of composite materials.
Cross-modal iconicity in songs about weeping
Authors: Bonifazi Anna
Published: November 2023

The article explores cross-modal iconic relations in nine diverse Western-music songs ranging from 1600 to 2015, all of them thematizing dysphoric weeping. Initial input comes from five recurrent features observed in ancient Greek texts associated with performative events, including the prominence of sound, interjections and strong self-referentiality, repetitions and refrains, the motif of endlessness, and tears associated with streams of water, dew, and libation liquids. The analysis adopts Peirce’s conceptual distinction between image, diagram, and metaphor iconicity, although the continuum reading proposed by several scholars is ultimately favored. The sample turns out to offer plenty of evidence of iconic relations. Interjections, falsetto, verbal repetitions, musical repetitions, musical rendering of sighs and endlessness, ostinato patterns, downward notes, and water images (rain and rivers), all of this is shown to substantiate cross-modal iconicity encompassing weeping, lyrics, music (including musical notation), and images, in different combinations. Quantitative investigations confirming/disconfirming and adding iconicity patterns, and comparative analyses linking Western and non-Western lament traditions constitute desiderata for future work.
Die Privat-Sparkasse zu Lerbach als Genossenschaftsbank mit den ältesten Wurzeln
Authors: Martens Max
Published: November 2023

Der Artikel analysiert die Entstehungsgeschichte der Privat-Sparkasse zu Lerbach hinsichtlich der Verwirklichung genossenschaftlicher Prinzipien. Er untersucht damit, inwiefern die Privat-Sparkasse der Bezeichnung als "älteste genossenschaftliche Kreditorganisation" gerecht wird. Dazu zeichnet er die Entstehungsgeschichte der Privat-Sparkasse im Kontext der örtlichen und regionalen Besonderheiten im Oberharz nach und ordnet die Organisationsform der Privat-Sparkasse in die Entwicklungsgeschichte moderner Genossenschaften ein. Entscheidend für die Entstehung der Privat-Sparkasse zu Lerbach ist die 1770 vor Ort gegründete Sterbekasse sowie die 1783 gegründete "Begräbnis-Societät zu Lerbach". Die Privat-Sparkasse selbst wird 1825 gegründet. Der Artikel folgt ihrer Entwicklung bis zu ihrer Umwandlung in eine eGmbH im Jahr 1900.
Spatial attribution of aircraft mass balance experiment CO2 estimations for policy-relevant boundaries: New York City
Authors: Tomlin Jay M. , Lopez-Coto Israel , Hajny Kristian D. , Pitt Joseph R. , Kaeser Robert , Stirm Brian H. , Jayarathne Thilina , Floerchinger Cody R. , Commane Róisín , Shepson Paul B.
Published: November 2023

To effectively address the unprecedented acceleration of climate change, cities across the United States are leading efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Coherent, aggressive, and lasting mitigation policies in controlling carbon emissions are beginning to be adopted to help strengthen climate resilience across different sectors. However, evaluating the effectiveness of current climate legislation requires careful monitoring of emissions through measurable and verifiable means to inform policy decisions. As a part of this effort, we developed a new method to spatially allocate aircraft-based mass balance carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. In this work, we conducted 7 aircraft flights, performed downwind of New York City (NYC) to quantify CO2 emissions during the nongrowing seasons between 2018 and 2020. We used an ensemble of emission inventories and transport models to calculate the fraction of enhancements (Φ) produced by sources within the policy-relevant boundaries of the 5 NYC boroughs and then applied that to the bulk emissions calculated using the mass balance approach. We derived a campaign-averaged source-apportioned mass balance CO2 emission rate of (57 ± 24) (1σ) kmol/s for NYC. We evaluated the performance of this approach against other top-down methods for NYC including inventory scaling and inverse modeling, with our mean emissions estimate resulting in a 6.5% difference from the average emission rate reported by the 2 complementary approaches. By combining mass balance and transport model approaches, we improve upon traditional mass balance experiment methods to enable quantification of emissions in complex emission environments. We conducted an assessment using an ensemble of emission inventories and transport models to determine the sources of variability in the final calculated emission rates. Our findings indicate that the choice of inventory accounted for 2.0% of the variability in the emission estimates and that the atmospheric transport model contributed 3.9% at the campaign level. Additionally, on average, at the daily scale, the transport model contributed 7.6% and the inventory accounted for 14.1%. The daily flight-to-flight variability contributed a significant portion, at 42.1%. This approach provides a solution to the difficulty of interpreting aircraft-based mass balance results in complex emission environments.
Music during pregnancy as a health resource - a step forward in practice?
Authors: Romana Salazar Maria , Albuquerque Ricardo de
Published: November 2023

This letter to the editor responds to the study on "Music as a health resource in pregnancy: A cross-sectional survey study of women and partners in Ireland” and underscores the demand for increased music-focused resources in perinatal care. While recognizing the positive impacts of music, the absence of statistical conclusions is acknowledged as a limitation, emphasizing the need for scientifically proven outcomes. The letter advocates for an open-minded approach to change in healthcare and highlights the imperative need for training investment in non-pharmacological techniques, particularly music, to enhance pregnancy and postpartum care.
Functionally-enhanced derivative spectroscopy (FEDS): a powerful tool to increase of spectral resolution in the mid-infrared advanced analysis of complex samples–a mini review
Authors: Palencia Manuel , Garcés-Villegas Viviana , Restrepo Diego F , Martínez Jina M , Anaya–Tatis Luis R , Combatt Enrique M
Published: November 2023

Functionally-Enhanced Derivative Spectroscopy (FEDS) is a simple, fast and easy to use deconvolution method based on the combination of derivative spectroscopy and simple functional algorithms. As analytical technique has demonstrated to be a powerful tool for analysis of spectral signals of mid-infrared spectra. In specific, FEDS produces the separation of overlapped signals through a transformation of the spectrum that consists of making the signals more acute and intense depending on the signal to noise ratio. The purpose of this review is to provide a theoretical and applied overview of ability of FEDS for the improving spectral analysis of complex samples with importance in materials, food and biomedical engineering, environmental sciences, microbiology, biotechnology and biological, chemical and physical science, among others
Напрями імплементації зарубіжного досвіду з розвитку електронного врядування в сфері публічного управління в Україні
Authors: Юсіфбейлі Рашид
Published: November 2023

В статті запропоновано розглянути тенденції розвитку е-урядування на прикладі держав, в яких вони набувають різне переломлення в силу політичної та культурної специфіки. Подібний підхід дозволяє простежити вплив національних особливостей на використання ІКТ в державному секторі, а також врахувати соціально-політичний контекст. Для вирішення зазначених завдань бажано розглянути розвиток практик електронного урядування в США,  Китаї, Кореї та Австралії в контексті їх імплементації в Україні.  За дослідженнями автора Сполучені Штати Америки виступили одними із перших у розвитку електронного урядування,  в яких вперше був запропонований та введений в офіційне вживання віце-президентом США А. Гором термін «електронне врядування», що набув світового  значення.

Щодо першості Сполучених Штатів Америки в електронному врядуванні в державному секторі підтверджують результати опитуванням Інституту електронного управління при університеті Васеда в Токіо. На їх думку «США посідають перше місце серед найбільших країн у розвитку електронного урядування. Політика ІКТ у державному секторі США зосередила зусилля на наданні якісних послуг населенню та підвищенні продуктивності та ефективності користувачів ІКТ».

Саме такі дослідження мотивували автора статті визначити позитивні сторони США з розвитку електронного врядування в сфері публічного управління та можливі напрями імплементації їх досвіду в  Україні.

Особливу увагу автор статті приділяє Стратегії цифрового урядування у США, яка заснована на трирівневій моделі організації: інформаційний рівень, рівень платформ, презентаційний рівень. Також автор визначає, що серед особливостей американської моделі електронного урядування функціонують чотири принципи цифрового уряду, які забезпечують реалізацію Стратегії, зокрема - інформаційно-орієнтований підхід, принцип загальної платформи, принцип, орієнтований на користувача, принцип безпеки та конфіденційності.

В статті також  виокремлено існуючі недоліки в сфері розвитку електронного врядування  в США, з метою їх подальшої мінімізації в Україні.
Critical Race and Religion
Authors: Nye Malory
Published: November 2023

Laura McTighe (2020, 299) argues in the Journal of the American Academy of Religion that “Religious Studies has a race problem.” I strongly agree with this argument: not only does the field largely ignore issues of race in its examination of cultural and religious differences, but also the field itself was formed and developed (largely over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries) in the context of British, continental European, and American colonialism. That is, the field of religious studies has in particular a whiteness problem. In short, the study of religion has the issue of race and racialization at its centre—and thus any attempt to explore issues of critical religion should also embrace critical race theory in all its forms. Drawing on writers such as Sara Ahmed, Aime Cesaire, Angela Y Davis, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Toni Morrison, I will examine some of the contours of what a “Critical Race and Religion” approach may contribute to a decolonized study of religion—including a strong critique of the underlying issues of whiteness (and white supremacy) within the contemporary field.
The (Un)Expected Gift
Authors: Palmisano Stefania , Pannofino Nicola
Published: November 2023

Receiving an organ is an event that marks a turning point in the patient’s life trajectory, not only because it marks the beginning of a new phase in the therapeutic process, but also because it opens up an unprecedented existential perspective in the recipient. This perspective is typically told through an autobiographical narrative marked by an implicitly religious or spiritual vocabulary centred on the feeling of rebirth and the sacredness of organ donation. Starting from the analysis of a corpus of qualitative interviews, the article aims to show the spirituality implicit in the autobiographical narratives of a group of members of the Associazione Nazionale Emo-Dializzati (ANED) of Turin (Italy). The data indicate that this implicit dimension is the product of a co-construction between patients and health workers in the context of the specific organizational culture of the hospital ward. This finding suggests possible directions for the implementation of spiritual care interventions in clinical practice.
The Feeling of Believing
Authors: Williams Jack
Published: November 2023

The last half-century of religious studies scholarship has seen the diminishing importance of belief as a concept of analysis. The putative inaccessibility of beliefs and the concept’s Western Christian provenance has led many scholars of religion to reject the concept. Recent years have seen attempts to rehabilitate the concept of belief, including Kevin Schilbrack’s 2014 Philosophy and the Study of Religions. Schilbrack proposes that by engaging with contemporary philosophical reflection on belief—specifically dispositionalist and interpretationist theories—the traditional critiques of belief can be overcome. The purpose of this paper is to further develop this approach by proposing an additional, currently overlooked, element of belief—its affectivity. This approach builds on current research from enactivist cognitive science and avoids the objections traditionally levelled at belief, while enabling a more sophisticated analysis of power dynamics in religion
Puffing, Vexation, and Emanations in the Cognitive Science of Religion
Authors: Eaghll Tenzan
Published: November 2023

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Comparative analysis of commercial partnership in the context of changes in Polish tax law
Authors: Janus Angieszka A.
Published: November 2023

The aim of the article was to examine the implications of changes in the rules of taxation of the income of limited joint-stock partnerships (LJSP) and limited partnerships (LP) for their dynamics and structure, especially against the background of other commercial partnerships. The hypothesis is that the changes in the rules of taxation of the income of limited joint-stock partnerships and limited partnerships negatively influenced their attractiveness as legal forms of running a business. The research methods used in the article were the analysis of the dynamics of time series, the Fisher-Snedecor test to verify the hypothesis of equality variance and the least squares method. It turns out that the amendment to the tax laws of legal persons/ entities (01.01.2014) by equalising the tax status of the LJSP with the status of legal persons/entities contributed to the increase in the tax burden of those companies, the decline in their numbers in both the commercial partnerships (CP), as well as companies in total in Poland, and in this way the decrease of the structure and dynamics indices. In turn, further changes from 1 January 2021 meant that not only the LJSP ceased to be attractive as a tool to minimise the tax burden for the owners, but also LP. In 2020, the highest decrease in the number of all companies in Poland, amounting to 6.8%, was recorded by LJSP, while in 2021 – LP (7.1%). The results of the Fisher-Snedecor test for the difference in the number of companies calculated year on year confirmed that after 2014 there was a large change in the level of differentiation in the number of limited joint-stock partnerships compared to the previous years. The number of companies decreased rapidly from year to year, which proves the decline in interest in this form of business, and the decline was manifested by a significant increase in data variability, as demonstrated by the Fisher-Snedecor test. The author observed a similar situation for limited partnerships as the change in their number year-on-year was also very differentiated before and after 2014. However, such a conclusion cannot be drawn in relation to general partnerships and partnerships, which indicates that the change in regulations introduced on 1 January 2014 did not affect the trend to create these activities. Additionally, the estimation of regression model parameters for CP group companies showed that the change in the number of LJSP year on year did not change the number of companies of other types.
Defining talent in management science: Does it really matter?
Authors: Janowski Andrzej , Martynyuk Volodymyr
Published: November 2023

Talent management has a long scientific trajectory of interest both in organizational and academic dimensions. Over the years, the talent concept has evolved, becoming a managerial phenomenon implemented to different sectors, yet, there is a debate in the context of defining talent, with no agreement as to the semantic concept. Moreover, many publications do not even make any effort to define the talent which, however, does not prevent them from proving the existence of various relations between talent management and other economic phenomena – and this does not merely apply to the academia. Both scholars and practitioners face unfettered freedom in the formulation of what elements constitute the term of talent and its meaning, creating the subject literature, some of which vague and biased, and an extensive analysis of contemporary contribution is lacking. As a consequence, ‘t contributor_role="author"alent’ has become whatever the researcher or practitioner established it to be, creating a path towards scientific chaos. To address this gap, the author proposed an SLR and bibliometrics study of 235 articles published in 71, IF-ranked management journals, from January 1966 to July 2021. There are three objectives of this paper: to analyse definitions of talent aiming at their clarity and unambiguity, to identify trends, and to estimate the future research directions in this area. Finally, as the first attempt of this kind in the domain of science to determine whether there is a need for defining talent to achieve the research goals. As such, this is a new perspective on the existing state of knowledge and it meets the aim and scope of Argumenta Oeconomica.
eDNA Water Sample Collection, Preservation and Extraction (low-tech sampling, modified Qiagen PowerWater extraction) v1
Authors: Wisely Eldridge
Published: November 2023

Marine environmental DNA (eDNA) collection, filtration, preservation, and extraction protocol used in Galápagos fieldwork 2021-2023, and Gulf of California fieldwork in 2023 by Eldridge Wisely.
PROPERTIES AND GENERALIZED SCHEME FOR PRODUCTION OF MILK POWDER
Authors: K.RAJITHA, N.MANOHAR REDDY
Published: November 2023

Presently, the functional qualities of milk proteins have led to milk powders, being mostly regarded as food components. When milk powders are maintained, numerous physicochemical problems develop, the most of them being generated by the lactose glass transition. They have significant effects on milk powders physical (flow ability) properties. First, powder particle surface microstructure and chemical composition are altered by lactose crystallization. As a result, milk powder's capacity travel is reduced. Milk proteins solubility is harmed because their structural integrity has been destroyed. Additionally, caking and particle collapse occur, and these processes primarily decrease the physical properties of milk powders(Flow capability and density). The unfolding of proteins, which reduces solubility and may also be encouraged by the mechanical stresses that appear. Lastly, enzymatic and chemical reactions (Maillard reaction) occur in order, implementing molecular mobility. Milk powder's solubility is mostly decreased by protein interactions and aggregations, which are enhanced by the Maillard process and oxidation. Emulsifying and foaming characteristics are also decreased by the Maillard process. Additionally demonstrated that milk components, time, and their physical state. The main factors that have been considered are the relative humidity and temperature of the storage
Bone Substitutes in Management of Benign Bone Tumors, Review of Literature
Authors: Elsayed Shaheen  , Zahra Ali alsuwidany  , Zainab Yousef Almubasher  , Zahra Abdullah Al-Alwan  , Najla ghassan F Abdullah  , Nujud Mohammed ALkheraiji  , Nwarah Anwar Basha  , Batool Maky Almarhoon  , Sama Ali Halawi  , Khalaf A Kh alnowaishiri  , Ahmed Mustafa Alem  , Ahmad Osama Alibrahim  , Fahad Abdullah Mohammed Alalyani
Published: November 2023

Intralesional excision or curettage is commonly used to treat benign and low-grade malignant bone tumors. The resulting defect can be treated with a variety of materials, such as autologous bone grafts, allografts, or synthetic materials like polymethylmethacrylate or composite alternatives. Because it is osteogenic, osteoinductive, and osteoconductive, autologous cancellous bone is often considered the gold standard of transplant material. However, issues including transplant size limitations, wound-related complications, and prolonged donor site pain have limited its usage in clinical practice. Concerns about immunogenicity and infection have also hampered the use of demineralized freeze-dried allografts and xenografts.  As a result, synthetic materials have sparked substantial interest in orthopedics, and a variety of bone graft alternatives are now commercially accessible.
Deep Recurrent Neural Network-Based Assessment of Human Dental Age and Gender from Dental Radiographs
Authors: B. Hemalatha
Published: November 2023

The First Chapter's introduction discussed the ability to determine a person's gender and dental age with great accuracy and efficiency is made possible by this technology. It has also done a study that aims to leverage the groundbreaking advantages of deep learning in the dental age and gender evaluation by providing an accurate and automated approach that goes beyond the constraints of traditional methods. The Second Chapter's Literature Review explained Deep Learning Applications in Dental Radiography and Traditional Methods for Dental Age and Gender Assessment and Datasets and Annotations for Dental Radiographs. It has also done Temporal Dependencies in Dental Radiographs. The Third Chapter Methodology discussed that dental radiography data contains rich environmental information that necessitates a nuanced comprehension; this study employs an interpretivist research philosophy. It has also been done to examine pre-existing ideas and models in the context of tooth age and gender evaluation, a deductive approach is used in this study.
Surgical Approaches to Congenital Anomalies of Esophagus
Authors: Hashem Bark Awadh Abood  , Ahmed Abdulaziz J Alsaati  , Abdullah Fahad A Alghumayti  , Fahad Mohammed M Alfaifi  , Shda Fahad Khalil  , Zainab Ibrahim R Alshabeeb  , Mohammed Abdulmajeed Aldoukhi  , Sarah Ahmed Al Saleem  , Fahad Amer Al Otibi  , Yanallah S Alomari  , Ahlam Mohammed S Alfaraj  , Reema Hisham Alomran  , Shahad Faisal M Almutahhar  , Ruba Esam Tashkandi
Published: November 2023

With prevalence of about 1 in 3000 live births, pediatric surgeons commonly deal with esophageal abnormalities, which may provide substantial clinical complications. Surprisingly, the embryologic processes underlying esophageal atresia (EA) with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), one of the hallmark disease entities of pediatric surgery, have only lately been largely uncovered. When it comes to the treatment of congenital esophageal abnormalities, notably esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula, surgical methods are essential. In order to address the anatomical abnormalities and restore normal function, surgical correction is often necessary in the care of congenital esophageal anomalies, including esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula. In this review we are going to cover surgical approaches to repair those malformations, long-term outcomes, and latest developments in esophageal surgical approaches.
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Alocasia Cordfolia Rhizomes Extract
Authors: Dong Shui  , Sreemoy Kanti Das  , Nadiah Syafiqah nor Azman  , Rong-Hui Geng
Published: November 2023

Objective: Discovering new antibacterial drugs with high efficacy and low toxicity from medicinal plants has received increasing attention worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial activity of ethanolic extract of Alocasia cordfolia rhizomes (ACRE). Methods: S.aureus, E.coli and C.albicans were selected as the tested microorganisms. The diameter of the inhibition zone was determined by the disc diffusion method, and MIC and MBC were measured using the broth microdilution method. Results: The diameter of the inhibition zone, MIC and MBC values of ACRE against S. aureus were 7.67±0.58 mm, 160 μg/μL and 320 μg/μL, and that of ACRE against C.albicans were 8.33±1.15 mm, 80 μg/μL and 160 μg/μL, respectively. However, ACRE did not show antimicrobial activity against E. coli. Conclusion: ACRE may be a potentially promising natural antimicrobial product, and further studies are needed to identify the specific active compounds present in this extract and to elucidate their antimicrobial mechanisms.
Potential Utility Of 2-(2-(5-Nitro-1-H-Benzo[D]Thiazole-2-Yl) Vinyl)-4H-6-Chloro Chromene-4-One to Mitigate the Toxic Impact of Xenobiotics in Mammals
Authors: Jyoti Thakur  , Anup Kumar Chakraborty  , Jaya Pandey  , Manoj Chincholkar
Published: November 2023

This research aimed to investigate the individual and combined effects of two substances, 2-(2-(5-nitro-1-H-benzo[d]thiazole-2-yl) vinyl)-4H-6-Chloro Chromene-4-one referred as S1 and 2-(2-(5-nitro-1-H-benzo[d]thiazole-2-yl) vinyl)-4H Chromene-4-one referred as S2, on the survival of rats and the characteristics of total mRNA involved in molecular genetic processes in these animals. The study was conducted using Wistar Han (SPF) rats. S1, when administered at doses of 13 and 0.013 mg/kg body weight, which correspond to 1/100 and 1/100000 of the lethal dose (DL50), did not result in any clinical signs of intoxication in the rats. S1 was found to increase the level of hybridization in mRNA preparations obtained from both rat liver and blood cells. This effect was more pronounced at the higher dose of 13 mg/kg body weight compared to the lower dose of 0.013 mg/kg body weight. In contrast, when rats were exposed to S2 at a dose of 540 mg/kg body weight, equivalent to 1 DL50, pronounced intoxication was observed after 6 hours, leading to a 40% mortality rate among the animals. Interestingly, when rats were first intraperitoneally administered S1, followed by oral administration of S2 at the same doses (after 24 hours), the rats remained viable. Furthermore, the degree of hybridization of cytoplasmic mRNA with [ɑ32P]-cDNA only showed a slight decrease by the end of the second day. By the third day, the overall condition of the animals had returned to normal. This combined treatment also resulted in an increase in the degree of hybridization between the mRNA molecules isolated from control rats and [ɑ32P]-cDNA obtained from the experimental group. In summary, this study suggests that S1, even at higher doses, does not induce intoxication in rats and can enhance mRNA hybridization. Furthermore, when administered before S2, it appears to protect the rats from the toxic effects of S2, as indicated by their improved survival and the recovery of molecular genetic processes.
The Unforgettable Plight: Bollywood's Wilful Amnesia Towards Kashmiri Pandits
Authors: Aditi Mishra  , Sthitaprajna
Published: November 2023

The delineation of Kashmiri Pandits in Bollywood cinema has been a subject of both intrigue and controversy. Bollywood has always been apathetic towards the Exodus of Kashmiri Pandits. To understand the significance of Bollywood's portrayal of Kashmiri Pandits, it is crucial to grasp the historical context. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, a wave of violent insurgency swept through the Kashmir Valley, leading to the displacement of thousands of Kashmiri Pandits. The paper will make an attempt to show how Bollywood has been extremely apathetic to the trauma and suffering of the Kashmiri Pandits, reflecting the bias and political agenda in not portraying the Multiple Exoduses of the Kashmiri Pandits at different points in time. The paper will compare different cinematic works revolving around the primary theme of Kashmir. The paper also attempts to analyse how most of the Bollywood movies centre around the other issues of Kashmir like insurgency and terrorism, and how they have deliberately blindfolded themselves towards the cause of the Kashmir Pandits.
Isolation and Characterization of Cellulase Producing Bacteria from Soil
Authors: Partha Sarathi Satpathy  , Mindi Ramakrishna  , Ram Bajajs
Published: November 2023

The present investigation was undertaken to isolate and Screen the Cellulase Producing Bacteria from Soil. Bacterial cultures were isolated from the soil sample collected from Botanical Garden, Karnatak University Campus, Karnataka, India. Four different substrates like Acacia arabica pod, Bauhinia forficata pod, Cassia surattensis pod and Peltophorum pterocarpum pods (as cellulose substrate) were used in the submerged production medium. A Total of 57 bacterial cultures were isolated based on Morphology and Biochemical characterization. Among all isolated strains, the three cellulolytic bacterial strains, maximum enzyme activity were showed in Bacillus cereus (0.440 IU/ml/min and 0.410 IU/ml/min), followed by Bacillus subtilius (0.357 IU/ml/min) and Bacillus thuringiensis (0.334 IU/ml/min) to the Acacia arabica pod. Acacia arabica pod showed maximum enzyme activity comparatively other pods.
Students' Emotional Maturity and Learning Motivation through Distance Learning During Pandemic
Authors: Tejomayi Mallela  , Ibrahimpatnam Mandal
Published: November 2023

This paper aimed to determine the emotional maturity and learning motivation of students through distance learning. The method used in this research is the quantitative method with survey technique. The data collection technique used a non-test technique with an online questionnaire instrument. The participants in this study included 35 Indian High School Student in India, which represented the accreditation criteria. The average value of students' emotional maturity during the Covid-19 pandemic as a whole was in a good category, with a score of 61.6%. This result shows that high school students with an age range of 15-18 years have a relatively good level of emotional maturity even though they are in distance learning adjustments due to Covid-19. Furthermore, the average value of student learning motivation is in a good category, with 66.5%, which shows that students can maintain learning motivation even in distance learning. Therefore, we can conclude that emotional maturity and learning motivation are still in the good category because students are still not familiar with distance learning, which is quite different from offline learning. Researchers offer suggestions to increase emotional maturity and learning motivation to increase teacher participation and the quality of parenting in distance learning.