bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Cultural and Personal Properties on Job Performances and Organizational Commitment in Teleworkers
Authors: Srdana Taboroši , Jasmina Poštin , Edit Terek Stojanović , Jelena Rajković Avdija , Nemanja Berber , Milan Nikolić 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The paper presents the results of research on the impact of national culture, big five personality traits, and emotional intelligence on job performances and organizational commitment in teleworkers in West Balkan countries. These impacts were also determined for employees in conventional working arrangements, which enabled a comparison of the results for these two groups of respondents. The research was conducted in the countries of the West Balkan and included 313 respondents. National culture and emotional intelligence have a greater impact on job performances and organizational commitment for employees in conventional working arrangements than in teleworkers. Big five personality traits in some cases affect stronger for employees in conventional working arrangements, while in some cases they affect more powerfully in teleworkers. Teleworkers are less influenced by the environment, and thus less influenced by national culture. Also, teleworkers have fewer opportunities to use emotional intelligence in achieving business goals.
The Direct and Moderating Effect of Sociodemographic Variables on Tax Compliance Behaviour
Authors: Paleka Hana , Karanović Goran , Štambuk Ana 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The purpose of this study is to empirically examine whether taxpayers’ age, gender, income, and education level impact their (non)compliance. It expands the analysis through the investigation of the moderating role of selected sociodemographic variables. This research was operated in Croatia and in total it comprised 862 fully completed questionnaires. Based on this sample of individual taxpayers (income tax), to interpret the obtained results, OLS regression analysis was employed. The moderation model has been used to explore the influence of sociodemographic variables on tax compliance. The study discloses several results. First, it demonstrates that taxpayers’ age, gender, and education level are significantly associated with their compliance behaviour. In addition to this, the results confirm moderating role of gender, education level, and income level on chosen tax compliance determinants. The findings of this research contribute to policy implications in understanding the groups that require additional attention to create adequate and efficient fiscal strategies.
Consumer Segments in Blockchain Technology Adoption
Authors: Tanković Ana Čuić , Prodan Marina Perišić , Benazić Dragan 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Recent research has highlighted the adoption of blockchain technology (BCT) and the increasing recognition of its multiple capabilities for users. The main objective of this paper is to delineate different consumer segments based on their BCT beliefs and attitudes. Using a survey method, 934 questionnaires were collected and subjected to hierarchical and K-Means cluster analysis and contingency analysis. The results reveal four identifiable user segments with respect to BCT adoption: Innovators (enthusiastic about BCT), Cautious (careful about BCT), Sceptics (doubtful about BCT), and Suspicious (very distrustful about BCT). These results provide valuable insights into understanding behavioral intentions and serve as a basis for future research.
Comparative Effect of Dichlorvos and Ginger (Zingiber officinale L.) On the Indian Meal Moth (Plodia interpunctella hübner) Feeding on Zea mays Grains
Authors: Olufemi-Salami Folasade K. , Adeyemi Joseph A. , Akinneye Joseph O. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Synthetic and natural insecticides have successfully controlled the Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella Hübner). However, little is known about how Indian meal moth reacts in a stressed environment caused by synthetic and botanical insecticides. Therefore, this study compared the effects of dichlorvos (DDVP) and ginger (Zingiber officinale L.) rhizome extract oil on larval and adult mortality, hatchability and adult emergence, and on neurotransmitters and digestive enzymes of Indian meal moth under laboratory conditions of 75 ± 5% relative humidity and 25 ± 5 °C. The insects were exposed to different concentrations of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, and 0.5% of dichlorvos and ginger extract oil for 96 h. Ginger rhizome extract oil caused 100% mortality in newly emerged adult Indian meal moths within 96 h at all concentrations. DDVP and ginger extract oil were ineffective against the third instar larval stage of the Indian meal moth, at varying concentrations that caused adult mortality. DDVP and ginger rhizome extract oil significantly affected digestive enzymes and acetylcholinesterase activities at lethal concentrations used in treatment. Protease activity was significantly increased in larvae exposed to extract oil than DDVP. Acetylcholinesterase activities in the adult insects exposed to maize grains treated with DDVP were higher than those exposed to maize treated with ginger extract oil. DDVP and the ginger extract oil have significant effects on the digestive enzymes. Nevertheless, ginger extract oil increased larval protease activity more than DDVP.
Changes of Postharvest Nutritional Quality and Antioxidant Enzymes in ‘Haribhanga’ Mango by Aloe vera Gel with Chitosan and Coconut Oil Coating During Ambient Storage
Authors: Begum Lajina , Ahmed Maruf , Rahman Atikur , Rahman Hassanur , Arfin Sadia , Akter Nazmin , Islam Tariqul 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Mango is a well-known tropical climacteric fruit that decays rapidly. Thus, a postharvest management strategy utilizing natural and biodegradable materials is necessary to minimize crop losses. The study evaluated the coating effects of A. vera gel with chitosan and coconut oil on postharvest features and mango shelf life throughout 15 days of storage at room temperature (25 ± 2 °C). Fruits were treated with the following six coatings: control (distilled water), 1.5% chitosan solution (CH) (w/v), Aloe vera gel (AV) (1 : 1, v/v), coconut oil (CO) (1 : 1, v/v), 1.5% chitosan solution + A. vera gel (CH + AV) (1 : 1, v/v), and coconut oil + A. vera gel (CO + AV) (1 : 1, v/v). The findings showed that the coating with A. vera gel and chitosan significantly decreased decay, weight loss, respiration rate, and ethylene production compared to control. This coating improved fruit quality indicators like acidity, total soluble solids, pH, fruit firmness, and ascorbic acid content. Additionally, the phenol content and antioxidant activity decreased slightly during storage, while the control fruits demonstrated a rapid decrease in phenol content and antioxidant activity. Coated fruits significantly reduced the activity of polyphenol oxidase, whereas control fruits had the lowest catalase and peroxidase activity throughout the storage period. Coated fruit skin showed higher L* and b* values than the control fruits throughout storage. These findings suggested that A. vera gel with chitosan coating might preserve bioactive components and postharvest ‘Haribhanga’ mango fruit quality under ambient storage.
Analysis of the livelihoods and the empowerment of peasant communities: an analysis of two rural areas in the department of Boyacá, Colombia
Authors: García-Parra Miguel Angel , Plazas-Leguizamón Nubia , Colmenares-Cruz Ramiro Andrés , Jácome-Suárez Jelsy Millena , Rodríguez Luz Angela Cuellar , Hernández-Criado Juan Carlos 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The analysis of the livelihoods and the empowerment of rural communities has become one of the main strategies for characterising and studying rural communities, even more so when, in different parts of the world, these communities are strongly affected by the dynamics of politics and economics. The research aims to analyse the livelihoods and empowerment of two rural communities in the department of Boyacá in Colombia. To this purpose, two communities were chosen, one each from the municipalities of Ventaquemada and Jericó. A case study method was applied, with information being collected through semi-structured interviews with 24 family units. The results allowed significant differences to be found in the progress of the development of livelihoods, which was mainly associated with natural capital. In addition, it was also possible to distinguish differential features between the two study areas, which were associated with the social, economic, and physical environment, and therefore determined the degree of empowerment of family unit members in following a productive vocation in the rural sector.
The Value of Critical Thinking in the Language Classroom
Authors: Negoescu Alina Gabriela 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The ability to think and make proper conclusions independently is referred to as critical thinking. Because of its prominence in teaching a foreign language, fostering critical thinking in students is now regarded as one of the objectives of foreign language educators. Critical thinking is a continuously evolving endeavor that values reading, investigating, and analyzing current events. Strategies to promote critical thinking in language learning may be adopted at all levels of language acquisition, from beginner to advanced, although the level of difficulty of the activities may vary based on language command. This article aims to discuss critical thinking in teaching a foreign language by highlighting first the importance of critical thinking, and then by presenting a series of strategies that help language educators in implementing critical thinking in language classroom.
The Accounting of the Result of the Financial Year and Its Components
Authors: Floştoiu Sebastian 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The performance that companies achieve is valuable information for most users and is essential in a market economy, while the provision of this information on the results achieved by the company as a result of carrying out activities to accomplish the set objectives is based on the data and information presented in the company’s annual financial statements.
The scientific approach aims to present the role and importance of the profit and loss account, as well as of the main elements that generate it, in accordance with current legal provisions and accounting standards. The main aim was to summarize the basic principles and the manner in which they are documented in the accounting records to calculate profit or loss and profit redistribution.
Assessment of the Need for Staff of Public Libraries of the Subjects of the Russian Federation
Authors: Guseva Eugenia N. , Sukhotina Milena L. , Kuznetsova Tatiana Ya. , Kondakov Vladimir V. 
Published: December 2023

The monitoring of the staffing needs of public libraries of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, conducted by the Russian State Library, shows the dynamics of the regional library policy and allows us to determine the vectors of development of the human resources potential of libraries in the near future.The staffing needs of public libraries of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation — participants of the monitoring, their size and professional structure are different and are mainly conditioned by the size of the regional library network, the level of staffing in the region and the professional composition of library staff. These factors directly determine the indicators of staffing needs of libraries in the near future.The needs for library specialists with higher profile education prevail in relation to other professional groups. However, the absolute indicator of these needs does not exceed half of the regions’ staffing needs and accounts for 43.07 percent of their total number. At the same time, the average value of the relative indicator of the regions’ needs in library specialists with higher profile education is only 29.7 staff units.The need for library specialists with secondary non-core and core additional education remains high. Based on the requests of libraries, their number should be increased by 5.76 percent of the available number.The regional comparative-correlation analysis of the need for library specialists revealed that there is a great need for specialists with higher profile education in a number of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, which have specialised universities that train bachelors and masters in “Library and Information Activities” (Republic of Tatarstan — 77 specialists, Altai Krai — 87, Krasnodar Krai — 174, Samara Oblast — 127). Perhaps, the high demand is due to the low availability of specialists with higher profile education in libraries in these regions (on average — 33.21%).The monitoring data indicate an increased need of public libraries for IT specialists: it amounts to 11.65% of the total staffing needs of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Based on the stated needs, the number of IT-specialists should be increased by 30.42%. At the same time, the need for IT specialists with higher profile education significantly exceeds the need for specialists with secondary profile education: 71.45% to 19.35% respectively.The needs of libraries in specialists of other professions are relatively small and occupy 8.43 percent of their total staffing needs. Of these, 71.65 percent are specialists with higher professional education.
News Informing on Open Science as a Strategic Direction for the Development of a Scientific Library
Authors: Ryabova Irina I. 
Published: December 2023

News is the most accessible, timely and popular information in the world, it affects many spheres of social life and reflects their current state. News in the field of science is no exception. People were interested in news long before the widespread use of information technology, and some current forms of information and library services were introduced in the 20th century.Defining and strategizing the direction of news information is a significant part of information support for researchers. Scientific libraries, as important social institutions specializing in providing access to information, can contribute to the search for and provision of this kind of information. The basic principles of building a news strategy in modern libraries are the relevance of the news topic to the library’s vision and its relevance to the target audience, taking into account the use of modern information technologies. In a scientific library, open science can be used as such a topic due to its demand among researchers and specialists.The purpose of this article is to develop a set of information products designed to achieve information support of scientific library users (by the example of open science). A study of 100 websites of foreign university libraries included in the Top 100 Leiden ranking of universities’ openness in 2023 was carried out to identify the practices of news informing users about open science. Five best examples of foreign experience were identified. An important part of the information strategy — the technology of selecting channels for receiving information — was developed. On its basis, a set of information products was prepared and published on the website of the State Public Scientific and Technical Library of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences “Library for Open Science”: news feed, quarterly digest “Open Science News” and issues of “Live News of Open Science” in video material.
Mesotelioma maligno en Colombia: carga de enfermedad, panorama general e índice sociodemográfico subnacional, 2015-2020
Authors: Tibaduiza Torres Adriana Lucía , Betancur Romero John Edison , Silva Aparicio Adriana , Rico Mendoza María Andrea 
Published: December 2023

RESUMEN

Objetivo.

Establecer la carga de enfermedad por mesotelioma maligno (MM) en Colombia entre 2015 y 2020 y su asociación con el índice sociodemográfico (SDI) subnacional y las localizaciones de asbesto.

Métodos.

Estudio ecológico mixto en la población colombiana con diagnóstico de MM según la CIE-10 durante 2015 a 2020. La carga global de enfermedad (GBD, por su sigla en inglés) se estimó por medio de la metodología propuesta de Murray y López a partir de la prevalencia y mortalidad obtenida de fuentes oficiales. Se estimó el SDI (por su sigla en inglés) subnacional (nivel departamental) como medida de desarrollo socioeconómico y se establecieron regresiones lineales con la GBD, el SDI y las localizaciones documentadas de asbesto.

Resultados.

La GBD estimada por MM en Colombia durante 2015-2020 fue de 51,71 años de vida ajustados por discapacidad (AVAD) por cada 1 000 000 de habitantes (15 375,79 AVAD totales), con predominio en personas mayores de 50 años (91,1%) y de sexo masculino (66,4%). A nivel departamental, Bogotá y Valle del Cauca presentaron la mayor cantidad de AVAD ajustados; mientras que Bogotá tuvo el SDI más alto, y Guainía y Cesar el más bajo. Se evidenció una asociación entre los AVAD y el SDI, donde este último explicó 22,8% de los casos de AVAD.

Conclusión.

El MM es causa de una gran cantidad de AVAD, con predominio en los departamentos con mayor desarrollo socioeconómico, y con presencia de empresas que solían utilizar asbesto; no obstante, el posible subdiagnóstico de MM limita el análisis de la información.
MONUMENTAL PLASTIC OF SACRED ART OF THE XXI CENTURY IN THE WORKS OF ROMAN VILHUSHYNSKY
Authors: Datsiuk Nataliia 
Published: December 2023

The article examines the trends of modern Ukrainian sacred art through the prism of stone sculpture in the works of Roman Vilhushinsky. Modern concepts of visual organization of sacred space with the help of monumental works, preservation and restoration of elements of architectural monuments are highlighted. Methods and conditions of the creation of modern sacred sculpture based on existing canons and traditions are analyzed.The subject of research is the sacred sculptures of the XXI century in the modern art space. The purpose of this work is to highlight the main directions of the development of modern religious art through the prism of the creative achievements of Ternopil sculptor Roman Vilgushinsky.The methodological basis of the study is a set of general scientific methods: description, interviews, comparisons, observations, as well as special methods: art analysis, field surveys, historical and comparative analysis.Examining the creative contribution of Roman Vilhushinsky to the development of modern religious sculpture in the Ternopil region, we can note the diversity of ideas, images, styles and techniques used in creating sacred works, which is an important form of fine art in modern cultural space. Overcoming the period of religious oblivion of the Soviet times, when the sculpture of temples did not actually develop, the artist revives and in a new way solves the principles of creating works on religious themes.Keywords: sacred art, sculpture, national traditions, restoration, monument
Selection of human gait mathematical model for use in rehabilitation devices
Authors: Voronoy V. V. , Verhovod D. P. 
Published: December 2023

Due to musculoskeletal diseases progression and increase in spinal injuries, the use of domestically developed multifunctional rehabilitation complexes for functional therapy is becoming increasingly important.Aim: To analyze existing human gait patterns and select a suitable model for choosing the optimal design and engineering solution for a mechatronic rehabilitation complex, affecting the lower limbs of a person.Methodology and Research Methods. An analysis of existing technical solutions for rehabilitation complexes was carried out. Brief overview of the main approaches to studying human gait is provided. A model was selected; its detailed description is given for implementation for the robotic rehabilitation complex of functional therapy development.Results. As a result of the study, data on the position of the legs during gait was obtained and visualization of the walking process was carried out to identify the shortcomings for the selected model. The selected model is implemented in the experimental sample rehabilitation complex.Conclusion. In the future, it is necessary to refine the model and compare it with a model based on machine learning, and use the most realistic option in rehabilitation complexes.
Social network externalities and price dispersion in online markets
Authors: Ayala Gaytán Edgardo Arturo 
Published: December 2023

Ample empirical studies in the e-commerce literature have documented that the price dispersion in online markets is 1) as large as that in offline markets, 2) persistent across time, and 3) only partially explained by observed eretailers’ attributes. Buying on the internet market is risky to consumers. First of all, consumers and the products they purchase are separated in time. There is a delay in time between the time consumers pay and the time they receive the orders. Second, consumers and the products they purchase are separated in space. Consumers cannot physically touch or examine the products at the point of purchase. As such, online markets involve an adoption process based on the interaction of consumers’ experiences in the form of references, recommendations, word of mouth, etc. The social network externalities introduced by the interaction of consumer’s experiences reduces the risk of seller choice and allows some sellers to charge higher prices for even homogeneous products. This research aims to study online market price dispersion from the social network externalities perspective. Our model posits that consumers are risk averse and assess the risk of having a satisfactory transaction from a seller based on the two dimensions of the seller’s social network externalities: quantity externality (i.e., the size of the seller’s social network) and quality externality (i.e., the satisfactory transaction probability of the seller’s social network). We further investigate the moderating effect of product value for consumers on the impact of social network externality on online market price dispersion. Our model yields several important propositions which we empirically test using data sets collected from eBay. We found that 1) both quantity externality and quality externality of social network are salient in driving online price dispersion, and 2) the salience of social network externality is stronger for purchase behavior in higher value product categories.
Factors causing stress in conducting research among postgraduate students of public and private sector universities
Authors: Abdin Zain ul , Arain Dr. Amjad Ali 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the factor causing stress in conducting research among research scholars of public and private sector universities. Quantitative research method was applied in this study which was descriptive in nature. The data was collected from research scholars by using survey technique. The location for the population was Karachi and Jamshoro. One hundred fifty one scholars were selected as a sample. The results showed that the overall mean score of students was (M=3.6) which indicated the high research stress level in research students of both public and privates universities. Students of public universities faced more thesis writing, supervisor relationship and academic stress than private universities. Stress level in the factors of coursework stress and socio-economic stress was same in public and private universities. The findings of this study are expected to provide new evidence for higher education institutions and result in certain reforms in public and private sector institutions.