bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Vegetation and Soil Characteristics of Calligonum Leucocladum Populations in the Balkhash Region, Kazakhstan
Authors: Ydyrys Alibek , Mussina Мaral , Nazarbekova Saltanat , Osmonali Bektemir , Dossymbekova Raushan , Kulymbet Kanat , Boribay Elmira , Abdullayeva Bagila , Kyrbassova Elzira , Kurmanbay Ussen , Ashirova Zhadyra , Bazarbaeva Dilbar , Tynybekov Bekzat 
Published: February 2025

Abstract

Aims
The study evaluates the ecological, soil, and geobotanical characteristics of three populations of Calligonum leucocladum in the Taukum and Saryesik-Atyrau sands of the Balkhash region, including the Malaysary population.
Methods
Geobotanical surveys were conducted to assess species composition, vegetation cover, and ecological conditions across three populations. Soil analyses were performed to measure humus content, pH, texture, and trace elements. NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) analysis from 2015 to 2024 was used to monitor vegetation dynamics.
Results
Geobotanical surveys revealed differences in species composition, protective vegetation cover, and ecological conditions across populations. Population 1 (Taukum sands) showed the lowest humus content (0–0.1%) and a sandy texture (68.22% fine sand), with significant vegetation degradation observed through NDVI analysis from 2015 to 2024. Population 2 (Saryesik-Atyrau sands, Bakanas) exhibited the highest humus levels (0.07–0.17%), sandy loam soils, and the most stable NDVI trends, suggesting favorable conditions for vegetation. Population 3 (Saryesik-Atyrau sands, Malaysary) had intermediate humus content (0–0.07%) and sandy soils (67.66% fine sand), with NDVI data indicating degradation similar to Population 1. All populations were found on strongly alkaline soils (pH 9.29–10.22), with cadmium concentrations exceeding permissible limits in Populations 2 and 3.
Conclusions
Geobotanical analysis highlighted the predominance of drought-resistant species, such as Calligonum aphyllum and C. leucocladum, which play a key role in stabilizing sandy ecosystems. However, habitat conditions vary significantly, emphasizing the need for targeted conservation strategies, especially for the relatively stable Population 2, to mitigate degradation and support ecosystem sustainability.
Micropollutant removal from domestic wastewater effluent by softwood-biochar and sludge-biochar for safe reuse applications
Authors: Hosney Hadeel , ElShourbagy Mostafa , Abdelrady Ahmed , Wagner Thomas , Borén Eleonora , Ahmed Mostafa , Lens Piet N. 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT

The reuse of domestic treated wastewater in agriculture poses a significant challenge as a result of the incomplete removal of micropollutants, with considerable public health, economic, and environmental consequences. Post-treatment of the treated wastewater by sorption-based technologies using biochar can mitigate these micropollutant-related concerns. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the efficacy of various biochar types in eliminating micropollutants from treated wastewater to ensure safe reuse practices. The biochar utilised in this study was made from softwood and hygienized sewage sludge. Five indicator micropollutants were used to assess the removal efficiency of the different biochars. The experimental campaign consisted of two steps, starting with a preliminary assessment of the removal efficiency of various biochar types under constant operational conditions. This approach identified the biochar type that achieved the highest removal efficiency. Second, a response surface methodology study was then carried out to explore the interactive impacts of operational variables on the removal of selected micropollutants using the selected biochar type, softwood-biochar. This study showed that softwood-biochar can remove benzotriazole, carbamazepine, diclofenac, irbesartan, and metformin with 98, 92, 94, 90, and 99% efficiency, respectively. These findings pave the way for the development of a low-cost sorption-based micropollutant removal technique for safe reuse.
Cross-Border Regulatory Enforcement and Firms’ Asymmetric Cost Behavior
Authors: Wong Raymond M. K. , Dak-Adzaklo Cephas Simon Peter , Xede James , Yeung Tracy H. Y. 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT
Exploiting the staggered implementation of Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MMoU) that facilitates cross-border enforcement cooperation, we examine the causal effect of changes in cross-border regulatory enforcement capacity on firms’ asymmetric cost behavior. Consistent with the view that strengthening cross-border regulatory enforcement of securities laws enhances corporate governance and improves information transparency, we find that U.S.-listed foreign firms reduce the degree of cost stickiness after the MMoU signage. This effect is more pronounced for (1) firms characterized with poor information quality, (2) firms from countries with weaker institutions, and (3) firms from countries where the memorandum more effectively fosters cross-border cooperation. Overall, our study demonstrates the effectiveness of cross-border institutional efforts on shaping managers’ opportunistic behavior.
Epistemologi Kritis Konstruktif ke Arah Pembangunan Metodologi dan Metode
Authors: Sahadewa Ngurah Weda , Wahyudi Imam 
Published: February 2025

Konstruktif merupakan salah satu istilah kunci dalam penelitian yang hendak dicarikan padanan pengertiannya yang setepat mungkin sehingga menjadi kompatibel dengan kritis. Kemudian memunculkan istilah kritis konstruktif. Keadaan kemasyarakatan membutuhkan kekritisan yang konstruktif dalam pengertian yang lebih mengandung kadar keilmiahan. Untuk itulah, penelitian ini dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu barometer guna penemuan suatu bentuk yang lebih memberikan nilai kegunaan kefilsafatan dalam arti yang tetap kritis namun juga bijaksana. Apabila lebih dalam ditelusuri maka diperoleh suatu bentuk dan pola epistemologi kritis konstruktif itu berdasarkan suatu hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut pertama, kebenaran pengetahuan didasarkan atas kenyataan. Kedua, kenyataan yang benar tidak sebatas pada fakta melainkan pula dapat dibuktikan kebenarannya itu atas dasar suatu bentuk konstruksi tersendiri adanya. Ketiga, epistemologi dikatakan kritis konstruktif terkait langsung dengan kenyataan yang kebenarannya dapat dibuktikan baik langsung ataupun secara tidak langsung adanya. Inilah sebetulnya yang dapat dikembangkan untuk metodologi dan metode ketika berlaku dalam kegiatan penelitian kefilsafatan. Apabila diteliti lebih dalam maka akan terdapat kekeliruan detail atas kemampuan filsafat yang sesungguhnya mampu untuk mengerti tentang hubungan yang krusial antara kenyataan dengan kegiatan penelitian yang terkonstruksi secara epistemologis. Oleh karena itu, pentingnya dari penelitian ini menghasilkan ketentuan dasar atas peran epistemologi kritis konstruktif untuk dikembangkan sebagai bagian penting dari pembangunan metodologi dan metode khususnya dalam bidang kajian ilmiah kefilsafatan. Untuk itu, diperlukan perangkat dasar metodologis dan metodis atas dasar epistemologi kritis konstruktif sehingga epistemologi kritis konstruktif memperoleh nilai implementatifnya secara konstuktif pula adanya.
Pengaruh Religiusitas terhadap Disposisi Berpikir Kritis dengan Keyakinan Epistemik serta Emosi Epistemik sebagai Mediator
Authors: Sulaiman Ahmad , Rokhmah Sakinah Nur , Royhana Safarina Firdausi 
Published: February 2025

Disposisi berpikir kritis adalah satu diantara karakteristik kunci untuk sukses di tengah kompetisi global abad ke dua puluh satu. Konsep tersebut merujuk kepada sejauh mana seseorang memiliki kecenderungan untuk skeptis, mengumpulkan lebih banyak bukti, dan menganalisis informasi yang dihadapi. Disposisi ini umum dimiliki para pembelajar hingga ahli filsafat atau pada masyarakat dengan apresiasi tinggi terhadap filsafat, sains dan cenderung sekuler. Belakangan terdapat ketertarikan untuk melihat lebih mendalam pengaruh dari aspek-aspek sosial seperti agama dan budaya terhadap disposisi berpikir kritis secara empirik. Riset-riset pendahulu menemukan hasil berseberangan yang menunjukkan pengaruh positif dan negatif agama terhadap disposisi berpikir kritis. Hasil yang beragam itu mengindikasikan kemungkinan hadirnya variabel mediator yang dapat mengubah arah hubungan atau pengaruh di antara dua variabel itu. Studi ini meneliti pengaruh religiusitas terhadap disposisi kritis melalui dua jalur; jalur langsung dan jalur yang dimediasi oleh keyakinan epistemik dan emosi epistemik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keyakinan epistemik dapat menjadi mediator parsial bagi relasi kausal antara religiusitas dan disposisi berpikir kritis sementara emosi epistemik tidak dapat menjadi mediator bagi kedua variabel. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa agama, khususnya pada Muslim di Indonesia, memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap sikap kritis seseorang dan pengaruh itu dapat bertambah kuat jika dibarengi dengan keyakinan epistemik kontekstualis.
Filsafat Sains dan Inkuiri Sebagai Pendekatan dalam Membelajarkan Konsep Kekekalan Massa Lavoisier's Law
Authors: Nabuasa Desi Aryanti , Nahadi Nahadi , Mellyzar Mellyzar 
Published: February 2025

Suatu proses belajar sains tidak terlepas dari hakikat sains yang mencakup pengetahuan tentang metode (epistemologi), proses pembentukan sains (ontologi), serta nilai dan keyakinan yang menopang perkembangan sains (aksiologi). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dan menjelaskan hukum kekekalan massa Lavoisier (Lavoisier Law) melalui pendekatan epistemologi, ontologi, dan aksiologi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, dengan analisis dokumen yang melibatkan pengumpulan, analisis, dan interpretasi data nonangka dari berbagai artikel yang dipublikasikan di jurnal nasional maupun internasional. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah kajian ontologi pada hukum kekekalan massa Lavoisier dapat dilihat pada contoh fakta eksperimen Lavoisier. Kajian epistemologi hukum Lavoisier, dapat dijelaskan tentang bagaimana Antoine Lavoisier menemukan hukum Lavoisier dan bagaimana hukum tersebut dapat dinilai keabsahannya. Kajian aksiologi hukum Lavoisier dimaknai sebagai sebuah ilmu yang mengkaji tentang bagaimana hukum Lavoisier digunakan atau dimanfaatkan dan keterkaitannya dengan moral dan etika. Konsep tentang hukum kekekalan massa Lavoisier dapat dibelajarkan menggunakan pendekatan inkuiri level real world applications dengan melibatkan aktivitas seperti melakukan simulasi reaksi kimia, proyek desain produk, dan analisis kasus nyata. Level real world applications dapat membantu siswa dalam meningkatkan keterampilan mengumpulkan data dan menafsirkan data berdasarkan percobaan, membuat perkiraan, dan membangun argumen yang logis berdasarkan bukti ilmiah, membuat, dan mempertahankan keputusan berdasarkan bukti yang diperoleh.
Urban Socio-Environmental Conflicts in A Coastal Capital of Northeastern Brazil: The Case of Lagoa Doce
Authors: Nunes Ariel Dantas , Almeida Gênisson Lima de , Costa Jailton de Jesus 
Published: February 2025

Objective: Analizyng urban socio environmental conflicts in a coastal capital of Northeastern Brazil in the Doce Lagoon.

Theoretical Framework: The study discusses the types of conflicts faced by communities and which are related to the appropriation of natural resources, with water resources being one of the targets of this recurring problem.

Method: A bibliographic survey was carried out using the search terms use and occupation, landfill and anthropogenic alterations listed in the study in the Scielo and Web Of Science databases, as well as the Google Scholar search engine. Documents inherent to environmental conservation policy were consulted, as well as on-site visits and photographic records of the areas where socio-environmental conflicts occur in the Doce Lagoon.

Results and Discussion: When analyzing the conflicts in the study area, it was observed that there are different factors that indicate the scenario of vulnerability, without adequate urban planning and which correspond to destructive tendencies such as the absence of vegetation, displacement of fauna and loss of area. In this way, the photographic records obtained since the landfill of the Doce Lagoon began showed how anthropic alterations have damaged the characteristics of the landscape, mainly related to land use and occupation.

Research Implications: It highlights the conservation of natural areas in the Lagoa Doce area by the surrounding community in urban areas, emphasizing the resistance of local communities in confronting the unsustainable actions of public bodies to landfill water bodies.

Originality/Value: It contributes to the discussion on the conservation and maintenance of pond areas in urban environments for the sustainable use and exploitation of natural resources.
The role of Traditional Cuisine in a Tourist City With Cultural Heritage. The Case of the Historic Centre of Quito
Authors: Thomé-Ortiz Humberto , Sosa María Elena Sosa 
Published: February 2025

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the role of traditional food in the configuration of the tourist offer of a heritage city.

Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework on which this article is based is the paradigm of the heritage of traditional cuisines, through their appropriation as focal objects of cultural tourism, aspects that provide a solid basis for understanding the context of the research.

Methodology: The methodology adopted for this research is a descriptive case study with an exploratory scope, complementing quantitative and qualitative methods for a comprehensive approach to an emerging object of study.

Results and Discussion: The results obtained show that there is a gap between the cultural tourism destination and the local culinary heritage, an aspect that implies the underutilisation of one of the cultural resources with the greatest capacity to project territorial singularities and contribute to the positioning of the Historic Centre of Quito.

Implications of the research: There is a need for a strategic organisation for the valorisation of culinary heritage, in which local actors have a deep knowledge of their food and can communicate its value to visitors.

Originality/value: This study contributes to the knowledge of the synergy between tourism and traditional cuisine in cultural destinations such as historic centres, thus providing elements for the management of traditional cuisine and its tourist scenarios as a living heritage.
New Perspectives For The Use of Lithothamnium Calcareum in The Post-Treatment of Domestic Sewage
Authors: Portella Aline Ramos , Veneu Diego Macedo , Silva Leonardo Duarte Batista da , Nascentes Alexandre Lioi 
Published: February 2025

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate phosphorus removal in fixed-bed columns using Lithothamnium calcareum, a calcareous algae widely used in the agricultural sector, exploring its potential as a sorbent medium in wastewater treatment.

Theoretical Framework: The research was based on established kinetic and equilibrium models for describing pollutant removal. The pseudo-second-order model was employed for kinetics, while the Temkin model was used to describe equilibrium, providing consistent theoretical support for data analysis.

Methodology: Initially, kinetic parameters and equilibrium data were determined for phosphorus removal from synthetic solutions. Subsequently, continuous tests were conducted in fixed-bed columns using effluents from a wastewater treatment plant located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Operational parameters, such as flow rate, bed height, and initial phosphorus concentration, were adjusted to evaluate process efficiency. The Yoon-Nelson model was applied to describe operational behavior.

Results and Discussion: Phosphorus removal was highly efficient, with rates ranging from 84% to 98%. The kinetics followed the pseudo-second-order model, while equilibrium data aligned with the Temkin model. The Yoon-Nelson model demonstrated good compatibility under varied experimental conditions.

Research Implications: The application of Lithothamnium calcareum as a sorbent represents a sustainable and effective alternative for phosphorus removal, particularly in wastewater treatment plants, promoting greater environmental sustainability.

Originality/Value: This study highlights the innovation of using Lithothamnium calcareum in continuous systems, reinforcing its feasibility as a practical solution for wastewater treatment.
Ducted Fan Design for VTOL Aircraft Flight Mission Based on Bayesian Optimization
Authors: Jiang Tianhong , Liu Yaolong , Zheng Yao 
Published: February 2025

Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft have great potential in both military and civil applications. Due to the high power and energy requirements of VTOL and its potential widespread use in the future, it is important to improve the overall efficiency of VTOL aircraft, where one promising way is using the ducted fan concept because of the potentially higher aerodynamic performance and noise shielding effects. The goal of this paper is to adopt an approach that can efficiently include both continuous and discrete ducted fan design variables and further to design and to optimize the ducted fan for conceptual VTOL aircraft design study. Firstly, the open-source Ducted Fan Design Code (DFDC) tool is employed for fast and efficient ducted fan analysis. Then, we formulate the ducted fan design and optimization problem as mixed integer nonlinear programming to include both class-shape-transformation-based parameters and intuitive ducted fan parameters. The performance of the ducted fan was optimized for hovering, cruising, and the overall flight mission based on the Bayesian optimization approach. The results showed that optimization considering only hovering or cruising can enhance the performance of the ducted fan at the corresponding phase, but the overall aircraft performance might not be improved. As such, the whole aircraft flight mission performance was set as the design objective while carrying out the ducted fan optimization, which in the end led to the reduction of fuel consumption from the original 828.41 kg to 713.46 kg, i.e., about 15.9% fuel saving for the selected flight mission.
ИЗУЧЕНИЕ ВЛИЯНИЯ «VIOLET К» НА ТУТОВОГО ШЕЛКОПРЯДА ВПЕРВЫЕ В АЗЕРБАЙДЖАНЕ
Authors: Багирова Г.Д. 
Published: February 2025

По результатам проведенных исследований установлено, что стимулирующее соединение 0,4 Mg(ClO4)2 местных моновольтинных пород тутового шелкопряда («Шеки-2», «Юбилей», «Гянджа») оказывает сильное действие в зависимости от породы. Так, наблюдается увеличение веса от 8,0% до 23,3% по сравнению с контрольным вариантом, а для препарата 0,2% NH4Cl - на 3,4%. При этом яйца местных («Гянджа», «Ватан», «Рахимли 1») и интродуцированных («Мизури», «Оро») пород обрабатывались оптимальными дозами воды и антисептическими препаратами (C24H28N3Cl (0,001%), а также KMnO4 (0,001%)) гистологический эффект при формировании гусеницы из линии эмбриона при местном воздействии. Также в ходе экспериментов вес шелкового слоя кокона по сравнению с контрольным (сухим) вариантом составил у местного сорта «Ватан» 54,4% (H2O) и 80,5% (Violet К), а у интродуцированного сорта «Сверико-сари» 108,8% (H2O) и 77,1% («Violet К»); и это более отчетливо выражено в увеличении рода «Орагаза» на 16,1% (H2O) и 79,2% («Violet К») (p<0,05 иp<0,001)».
According to the results obtained from the conducted studies, it was found that the stimulating compound of 0.4 Mg (ClO4)2 of local monovoltine breeds of mulberry silkworm («Sheki-2», «Yubiley», «Ganja») has a strong effect depending on the breed. Therefore, there is an increase in weight from 8.0% to 23.3% compared to the control version, and 3.4% for the 0.2% NH4Cl preparation. At the same time, the eggs of local («Ganja», «Vatan», «Rahimli 1») and introduced («Mizuri», «Oro») breeds were treated with optimal doses of water and antiseptic preparations (C24H28N3Cl (0.001%), as well as KMnO4 (0.001%)) produces a histological effect in the formation of the caterpillar from the embryo line during topical exposure. Also, during the experiments, the weight of the silk layer of the cocoon compared to the control (dry) version was 54.4% (H2O) in the local «Vatan» variety and 80.5% (Violet K), and 108.8% (H2O) in the introduced «Sverico-sari» variety and 77.1% (“Violet K”); and it is more clearly expressed in the increase in the genus «Oragase» of 16.1% (H2O) and 79.2% («Violet K») (p<0.05 andp<0.001)».
ОТ ФИНАНСОВОЙ ГРАМОТНОСТИ К ФИНАНСОВОЙ КУЛЬТУРЕ
Authors: Щербаченко П.С. 
Published: February 2025

Рассмотрена взаимосвязь финансовой и цифровой грамотности, финансовой культуры населения. Выделены четыре этапа развития финансовой грамотности и семь этапов развития финансовой культуры в Российской Федерации, обозначены стейкхолдеры, способствующие эффективной реализации «Стратегии повышения финансовой грамотности и формирования финансовой культуры». Представлена структура органов власти и методических центров по повышению финансовой грамотности населения, субъектов малого и среднего бизнеса.
Introduction. Financial literacy of the population is the basis of financial culture that allows people to effectively manage their personal resources and make informed financial decisions. Increasing people’s trust in the financial market implies solving the problem of frozen accounts, developing a deposit insurance system, improving the availability and transparency of information about the issuer of securities along with developing investment, financial and cyber literacy. The purpose of the study is to assess the relationship between financial literacy, digital literacy and financial culture, as well as to identify the stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Strategy for Improving Financial Literacy and Developing Financial Culture Until 2030. Results. Well-designed and sustained interaction with stakeholders contributes to the effective implementation of the Strategy for Improving Financial Literacy and Developing Financial Culture Until 2030as it improves the engagement of all parties involved. Reducing the volume of sales of deliberately misinterpreted financial products (mis-selling) is an important element of the financial culture formation. The main way to address the problem is to set up an interdepartmental committee on mis-selling under the auspices of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. The study revealed three priorities in the development of financial culture in the Russian Federation: (1) development of financial literacy of the population through the implementation of a unified educational program aimed at all target audiences from children and adolescents to the older generation, (2) increasing the accessibility and transparency of financial services for all citizens, and (3) provision of financial skills training to representatives of small and medium-sized businesses. Conclusion. Improving financial literacy is a top priority for enhancing the quality of life.