bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Opinions of Music Education Department Students on Web 2.0 Tools: The Case of Bursa Uludag University
Authors: Sakin Ajda Şenol 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction:Today, thanks to information technologies including Web 2.0 technology, educators can make their lessons more efficient and understandable. In addition, they can encourage active participation of students in this way. With the increase of online education applications during the Covid-19 epidemic in the world, the use of Web 2.0 tools in education has also increased.

Methods:Explanatory design, one of the mixed research methods, was used in this research. Within the scope of this research, a questionnaire was applied to the participants to determine their perceptions about Web 2.0 tools, and then interviews were conducted with interview questions created in line with the analysis of quantitative data. 69 pre-service teachers from a large Turkish state university participated in the quantitative stage of the research and five students participated in the qualitative stage.

Results: In line with the data obtained, it was concluded that the music teacher candidates’ perceptions of Web 2.0 tools were high.

Discussion: In the survey application, which forms the basis of the quantitative step of the research, it is seen that the majority of students gave the answer “I agree” or “strongly agree” to survey items. Especially in 2020, with the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide, distance education been implemented for a while thanks to technology, and this situation brought teachers and students closer to technology and improved their usage skills. In addition, these skills are supported by the use of Web 2.0 tools and it is seen that teacher candidates also have a perception towards this.

Limitations: The research was limited to 69 students who voluntarily accepted.

Conclusions: Although Web 2.0 tools have not yet been used effectively by music students, the importance of these tools in terms of the active role of students in the course has been understood.
Conversion of Potato Fields into Small Tea Plantations at Bhotepatty, Mainaguri: Consequences of This Shifting Agriculture Through Survey and Soil Analysis
Authors: Das Dipankar , Majumder Soumya , Sarkar Sahadeb , Ghosh Arindam , Nandi Sudeshna , Subba Preeti , Saha Sumedha , Acharyya Sukanya , Ghosh Baishakhi , Chakraborty Sourav , Bhattacharya Malay 
Published: November 2023

Summary
Over the past years, the tea industry in India has started to suffer from various drawbacks, i.e. issues regarding low productivity and rising input costs (namely the uneconomic age profile of tea bushes across the tea estates of North Bengal), leading to a decline in the industry and dramatic expansion of small tea growers. Accordingly, the vast expansion of small tea plantations in North Bengal prompted this study to examine the purpose and outcome of such an expansion concept. In the present study, Bhotepatty, Maynaguri (the Jalpaiguri district), was considered due to an immense conversion of agricultural land into numerous small tea plantations in the region. The study focuses on the agricultural shift from potato fields to small tea gardens. Initially, a cumulative approach encompassing the preliminary survey work and analysis of soil physicochemical characteristics was adopted to assess the adequacy of this agricultural shift. The survey conducted revealed the lack of proper land preparation, land rehabilitation before planting, sound soil nutrient management, and soil testing programs after shifting (responsible for the depletion of major nutrients such as potassium and phosphorus in the tea soil, which can be resolved with proper and timely manuring practices). Sulphur and the organic matter, organic carbon and available nitrogen of the top soil were detected in huge amounts compared to the optimum values suggested by the Tea Board of India.
Alleviation of Salinity Stress in Garden PEA Using Hydro- and Osmopriming
Authors: Tamindžić Gordana , Červenski Janko , Milošević Dragana , Nikolić Zorica , Vlajić Slobodan , Jovičić Dušica , Ignjatov Maja 
Published: November 2023

Summary
Salinity is one of the greatest challenges of successful agricultural production worldwide. However, seed priming might be efficient practice for enhancing seed germination and initial plant growth and development. This experiment was undertaken with the aim of assessing the impact of different priming methods on seed quality parameters and early growth of garden pea (Pisum sativum L.) cultivars under salinity stress. Pea seeds of three different cultivars were primed with water (hydropriming), KNO3 solution (0.5%), and PEG 6000 solution (-0.5 MPa) for 24h in the dark. Unprimed and primed seeds were germinated between filter papers saturated with 120 mM NaCl using the germination test. The results clearly showed that the examined parameters of primed pea seeds were substantially greater than the parameters of unprimed seeds under saline stress. Moreover, seed priming with KNO3 and PEG solutions were more effective in improving seed quality and initial growth in garden peas than hydropriming.
Non-Destructive Assessment of Leaf Chlorophyll and Epidermal Flavonoids in Two Tomato Cultivars (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Grown Under Different Trichoderma Spp. Treatments
Authors: Bojović Mirjana , Mrkonjić Zorica , Srećkov Zorana , Racić Gordana , Prorok Vedrana , Radić Danka , Panković Dejana 
Published: November 2023

Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of different Trichoderma spp. treatments (T1: Trichoderma harzianum, T2: Trichoderma brevicompactum, and T3: T1 + T2) on two tomato cultivars (‘Narvik’ and ‘Gružanski zlatni’) by the non-destructive monitoring of chlorophyll (Chl) and epidermal flavonol (Flav) indices and nitrogen balance index (NBI) in their leaves. The main objectives were to compare the responses of tomato cultivars considered (grown in a greenhouse) to different Trichoderma strains and a combination of Trichoderma strains. Variations in the Chl, Flav, and NBI values obtained were significantly influenced by nearly all the factors examined (namely the tomato cultivar, experimental week, and treatment), the interaction of which was found significant for all the parameters analyzed. The results obtained indicate that the combinations of strains in the T3 treatment markedly enhanced the Chl content in the ‘Narvik’ cultivar in some experimental weeks. Moreover, reduced NBI values were determined in the Trichoderma-treated ‘Narvik’ plants due to the increased flavonol content, which indicates a shift from primary to secondary metabolism. Further research, including the same cultivars and treatments, is warranted under field conditions to evaluate the physiological responses of the ‘Narvik’ and ‘Gružanski zlatni’ tomato cultivars in a multiple-stressor environment.
Status of Agricultural Farmers in the Republic of Serbia in Relation to Banking Institutions
Authors: Mirč Dejan , Milić Dragan , Tica Nedeljko 
Published: November 2023

Summary
This paper examines the registered agricultural holdings (RAHs) in the Republic of Serbia. The present research aims to assess the current condition of RAHs in Serbia and highlight the considerable opportunities that banks and insurance companies possess to promote loans and insurance to small-scale farms. The data on Serbian RAHs were collected for the period 2018–2021. Descriptive statistics served as the primary tool for data analysis. The findings obtained indicate that the small-scale producers in Serbia face restricted access to financial services from banks, which in turn hampers their operational and investment capacities.
Analysis of Hexagon Fraud Model, the S.C.C.O.R.E Model Influencing Fraudulent Financial Reporting on State-Owned Companies of Indonesia
Authors: Indriaty Lely , Thomas Gen Norman 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
This research aims to analyze the influence of each Hexagon Fraud factor that causes fraudulent financial reporting, namely Pressure, Opportunity, Rationalization, Arrogance, Capability and Collusion based on respondents’ perceptions of the content. The research methodology used is a quantitative method, sample determination was carried out using a purposive sampling method with certain criteria. The questionnaire was distributed to 3 leaders and 3 officials based on the selected sample. Primary data was obtained to test 6 research hypotheses based on the answers of 96 respondents from 16 State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) from the selected sample. Data processing uses Smart PLS version 3.00 to test validity and reliability and test research hypotheses. The results of research on hexagon fraud theory show that Opportunity, Arrogance and Capability have a positive and significant effect on Fraudulent Financial Reporting, while Pressure, Rationalization and Collusion do not have a significant effect on Fraudulent Financial Reporting. Research findings reveal that fraud perpetrators are parties who have a deep understanding of the company’s internal control policies, especially knowledge about the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of internal controls, both from within and from outside SOEs. Fraud perpetrators may come from leaders or officials who are knowledgeable about the organizational structure and governance of officials in strategic positions.
A Brief Analysis of Logistics Customer Service Management
Authors: Chen Wei , Perez Candido 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
The quality of customer service determines the survival and development of logistics enterprises. In the highly competitive e-commerce field, it is necessary to continuously improve the customer service management level of logistics enterprises, and the application of big data can optimize customer service management of logistics enterprises in e-commerce. This paper analyzes the reasons for the low customer service satisfaction with domestic logistics enterprises in China, and then puts forward how to optimize customer service management of logistics enterprises in ecommerce based on big data in order to effectively promote the service quality of logistics enterprises. This study is contributing to the body of knowledge by developing a comprehensive framework to solve various e-logistics problems. Hence, the current study is helpful for e-logistics companies to mitigate e-logistic customer satisfaction problems.
New Measurement Method of Oil-Water Two-Phase Flow with High Water Holdup and Low Rate by Phase State Regulation
Authors: Han Lianfu , Chen Ming , Liu Xingbin , Fu Changfeng 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Flow rate and holdup are two essential parameters to describe oil-water two-phase flow. The distribution of oil-water two-phase flow in the pipeline is very uneven, and there is a significant slippage between the phases. This makes it difficult to measure these two flow parameters. In this paper, a new measurement method of flow rate and holdup based on phase state regulation is proposed. The oil-water two-phase flow is adjusted to oil or water single-phase flow according to the time sequence by the phase state regulation, and the oil-water phase interface is measured with a conductance sensor. A wavelet transform based phase inflection point detection model is proposed to detect the oil-water phase change point. The experimental results show that the maximum measurement error of the flow rate of water is 3.73%, the maximum measurement error of the flow rate of oil is 3.68%, and the flow rate measurement repeatability is 0.0002. The accuracy of the measurement holdup is better than 3.23%, and the repeatability of the measurement holdup is 0.0003. The prototype designed based on this method has two advantages. One is that it is small in size, the other is that it does not depend on the accuracy of the sensor. Therefore, it can be widely used in oilfield ground measurement.
Motherhood Gap and Employer Discrimination. A Qualitative Investigation in the German Context
Authors: Ziegler Yvonne , Graml Regine , Uli Vincenzo , Khachatryan Kristine 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Background
Motherhood penalty has often been considered the base for the wage gap and the glass ceiling phenomena. It represents a delicate topic in gender equality since its effects tend to persist over medium to long time periods and its validity holds in most countries. The study has been designed to investigate the specific contribution of employer discrimination to the overall motherhood penalty in socioeconomic contexts characterized by the archetype of the “male breadwinner model”, which has been further exacerbated by the recent Covid-19 pandemic.

Methods
The employer discrimination phenomenon has often been treated as a black box, since longitudinal data and panel regression modelling were unsuitable to assess the magnitude of the effect of this variable on the overall motherhood penalty. For this study, we addressed this gap by focusing on employer discrimination in the specific context of Germany. The work is based on data generated from a survey conducted among 2,130 working mothers and it is presented as a qualitative content analysis.

Results
Our qualitative angle on the employer discrimination phenomenon confirmed previous quantitative investigations. Firstly, the employer attitude toward working mothers conformed to the “second shift” hypothesis, with highly skilled mothers in managerial roles in particular experiencing the largest motherhood gap in our sample. Secondly, we found confirmation for the theory of human capital, with working mothers seeing their career progression come to a halt or temporary slowdown, and pending salary increases not implemented as originally planned. Finally, we found employer discrimination taking various forms, the most frequent being a mismatch between skills level of the working mothers and the suggested new role post parental leave.

Conclusion
Our study confirms the previous academic investigations on the topic discussing the antecedents of the motherhood gap, namely the “second shift” hypothesis and the work-effort hypothesis. Ultimately, employers seem to trigger, voluntarily or not, certain career choices for working mothers (e.g., “mother-friendly” arrangements) which cause the motherhood gap to increase, and thus further reinforce the traditional male breadwinner model.
Relationship Between Environmental Reports and Environmental Performance: A case of the Processing Industry in the Republic of Slovenia
Authors: Fink Babič Sonja , Biloslavo Roberto , Kodrič Borut 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Background/Purpose
Environmental protection issues faced by companies constitute a challenging research topic. The main objective of the study was to research if companies’ environmental performance relates to the quality of information contained in the environmental reports.

Methods
In order to assess the environmental performance of companies involved we develop the Environmental Performance Index based on the Slovenian Environment Agency’s data on emissions in air, water and waste. We measured the correlation between the Environmental Performance Index and quality of environmental reporting using Spearman’s correlation coefficient.

Results and Conclusion
The results of our analyses revealed that there is no significant correlation between companies’ environmental performance and the quality of their environmental reporting. However, the reasons for the obtained result can be at least partially attributed to the low quality level of analysed environmental reports. This is a reason why the calculated correlation is not as tangible as it would be if company reports would provide more information and therefore more data for analysis. Our findings suggest that voluntary environmental reporting should be complemented by legally defined mandatory elements for such reporting.
Role of Hotel Management Crisis in Covid-19 and Post-Covid-19 Period: A Case Study of Opatija Riviera Micro-Region in Croatia
Authors: Alkier Romina , Milojica Vedran , Roblek Vasja 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Background/Purpose
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in studying crisis influences grew in the last three years since it significantly impacted tourism and hospitality. Observing adaptations and transformations in hotel business models is necessary for tourism and hospitality firms to remain successful and competitive. The purpose of this qualitative case study is to critically analyse crisis management processes and management decisions regarding changes and adaptations in strategies and business model innovations to facilitate recovery, resilience, and sustained growth of hotels in the Croatian micro-region Opatija Riviera in Covid-19 and post-Covid-19 period.

Method
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with hotel managers and tourism and hospitality consultants. The transcriptions were checked, and collected data was interpreted based on the narrative analysis. Thematic content analysis (TCA) was applied in the study.

Results
Hotels in Opatija Riviera adapt their crisis business models to ensure long-term and sustainable growth and development of hotels and the destination itself. The primary focus is increasing the quality of services and guest satisfaction, achieving competitiveness in the tourist market.

Conclusion
The paper includes an exploratory qualitative research study on the impact and consequences of Covid-19 on business and organisational changes in the hotel industry in the Opatija Riviera area, which will have a medium- and long-term impact on the design of resilience and sustainable growth policies. The disruption caused by the pandemic is also important for hotel managers and management from the point of view of introducing crisis management processes, the results of which can be seen in the protection of the well-being of guests, employees and the general reputation of hotels. Therefore, hotel management needs to emphasise the importance of identifying business strategies and practices in business strategies and thus form the basis for effective crisis management.
Narcissistic Leadership and Project Success: The Role of Knowledge Sharing and Collectivism in IT Firms
Authors: Tahir Hina , Paracha Osman Sadiq , Mukarram Syed Shafqat 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Purpose
In the quest of exploring specific developments in contemporary management research, this study highlights the prevalence of narcissistic leadership in IT firms. We employed the upper-echelon framework to analyze the impact of narcissistic leadership on project success. This study considered the dark side of a leader’s narcissism while analyzing how narcissistic leadership affects a project’s success through knowledge sharing and collectivism.

Design/methodology/approach
Structural equation modeling is employed to investigate this proposition. Using convenience sampling, approximately 370 questionnaires were dispensed out of which 272 completed questionnaires were utilized for performing the analysis of IT firms.

Findings
Narcissistic leadership affects project’s success through knowledge sharing and collectivism. The results indicate that narcissistic leadership negatively predicts project success. Moreover, knowledge sharing fully mediated the relationship between narcissistic leadership and project success. Whereas, collectivism moderates the relationship between knowledge-sharing and narcissistic leadership.

Originality
Our assumptions are based on the upper-echelon theory indicating that narcissistic leadership affects project success through knowledge-sharing and collectivism. This has been proved by the empirical analysis carried out in Pakistan’s IT sector.
Isolated coronary artery ectasia presenting as inferior-posterior STEMI—a case-based state-of-the-art review of the current literature
Authors: Giucă Adrian , Rocsoreanu Alexandru , Şerban Marilena , Roşca Monica , Iancu Maria , Carp Andrei , Deleanu Dan , Postu Marin 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Background
This review is based on the case of a 71-year-old female patient, with cardiovascular risk factors, who was referred for emergency cardiological evaluation after experiencing severe anterior chest pain that had lasted for more than 5 hours at the time of admission.
A diagnosis of inferior-posterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction was established, and emergency coronary angiography was performed. It revealed severe, diffuse dilation of the entire arterial coronary tree with slow flow and the presence of a large quantity of thrombotic material in the right coronary artery. Thromboaspiration was deemed unfit since the operator believed that there was a high risk of distal embolization with subsequent no-reflow, when passing with the catheter. As such, the patient started receiving anticoagulant therapy, and after one month she was scheduled for a control angiogram. The follow-up coronary angiography identified complete dissolution of the thrombus from the right coronary artery and a moderate stenosis in the distal segment, so no stent implantation was required.

Rationale for review
After performing a complete and comprehensive differential diagnosis, presence of isolated coronary artery ectasia was established.
Coronary artery ectasia is a rare disease, usually found incidentally during coronary angiograms performed for other indications (chronic and acute coronary syndromes) with a vast etiology and complex pathophysiology. Because there are common morphopathologic pathways between coronary artery ectasia and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, the clinical presentation of the former might have similar characteristics with the latter, but the management and prognosis of these patients is much less studied compared to the patients suffering from different phenotypes of coronary atherosclerosis. This review aims to summarize the etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities, and different management pathways of coronary artery ectasia.
A Unified Treatment of Generalized Closed Sets in Topological Spaces
Authors: Przemska Emilia 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
This paper presents a general unified approach to the notions of generalized closedness in topological spaces. The research concerning the notion of generalized closed sets in topological spaces was initiated by Norman Levine in 1970. In the succeeding years, the concepts of this type of generalizations have been investigated in many versions using the standard generalizations of topologies which has resulted in a large body of literature. However, the methods and results in the past years have become standard and lacking in innovation.
The basic notion used in this conception is the closure operator designated by a family ℬ ⊆ 𝒫(X), which need not be a Kuratowski operator. Here, we introduce a general conception of natural extensions of families ℬ ⊆ 𝒫 (X), denoted by ℬ ᐊ 𝒦, which are determined by other families 𝒦 ⊆ 𝒫(X). Precisely,

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We prove that the collection of all generalizations ℬ ᐊ 𝒦, where ℬ, 𝒦 ⊆ 𝒫 (X), forms a Boolean algebra. In this theory, the family of all generalized closed sets in a topological space X(𝒯 )is equal to 𝒞 ᐊ 𝒯, where 𝒞 is the family of all closed subsets of X. This concept gives tools that enable the systemizing and developing of the current research area of this topic. The results obtained in this general conception easily extend and imply well-known theorems as obvious corollaries. Moreover, they also give many new results concerning relationships between various types of generalized closedness studied so far in a topological space. In particular, we prove and demonstrate in a graph that in a topological space X(𝒯) there exist only nine different generalizations determined by the standard generalizations of topologies. The tools introduced in this paper enabled us to show that many generalizations studied in the literature are improper.