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Cyperus rotundus tubers resin from Algeria: a promising source of natural antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and photoprotective compounds
Authors: Ali Anis Ben , Chouikh Atef , Haddad Larbi 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This study evaluated the properties and potential applications of Cyperus rotundus tubers resin, a herbaceous plant native to North Africa, Asia, and Australia. The resin was evaluated for yield, phenolic composition, antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory potential, and sun protection factor (SPF). Results showed that the resin contained five types of phenolic compounds, namely vanillic acid, gallic acid, caffeic acid, quercetin, and rutin. The resin exhibited significant antioxidant activity in all assays tested, with IC50 values ranging from 0.0638 to 0.454 mg/mL. The SPF value of the resin was determined to be 5.794, suggesting its potential as a sunscreen. The resin also showed significant anti-inflammatory activity in both human serum albumin (HSA) and egg albumin denaturation assays. Overall, the findings of this study suggest that Cyperus rotundus tubers resin is a promising source of natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. It has the potential to be used in a variety of applications, including food and beverage products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. This study is an important step in understanding the properties and applications of Cyperus rotundus tubers resin. The results indicate that this natural product has great potential in a variety of health applications.
Catalytic effect of nano copper ferrite on the synthesis of 6-(anthracen-9-yl)-4-(benzofuran-2-yl)pyrimidin-2-(1H)-one
Authors: Divya Jaganathan , Gayathri Paneerselvam , Muthuvel Inbasekaran , Thirunarayanan Ganesamoorthy 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The nano copper ferrite (CuFe2O4) catalyst was employed for the synthesis of 6-(anthracen-9-yl)-4-(benzofuran-2-yl)pyrimidin-2-(1H)-one by condensation and cyclization of 2-acetyl benzofuran, 9-anthracenaldehyde and urea under conventional heating reaction. The synthesized pyrimidinone was confirmed by physical constants, spectral (FT-IR, 1H &13C NMR) and elemental analysis. In this synthetic method, the authors investigated the effect of catalyst on the reaction by obtained yields.
Study on Ajuga reptans extracts as potential cosmetic raw materials
Authors: Dziki Anna , Malinowska Magdalena , Sikora Elżbieta 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
In the study, the possibility of an application of Ajuga reptans leaf and root extracts in antipollution cosmetics was investigated. The influence of Ajuga extracts on the skin condition was also evaluated. Both leaf and root Ajuga ethanolic extracts were obtained and added to the developed cosmetic formulations. Two types of emulsion W/O and O/W, washing gels and eye serum, containing as an active substance Ajuga extracts were prepared. For the stable formulations physicochemical and user properties were studied. The obtained results show that cosmetic products, containing the Ajuga reptans extracts, positively affect the skin condition: causing an improvement in the degree of skin hydration and elasticity, reducing the skin pores size and skin hyperpigmentation, and reducing the wrinkles depth.
Study on safe disposal of cephalosporins based on kinetic pyrolysis mechanism
Authors: Fan Jiangxue , Zhang Meng , Hou Xiaofei , Wang Fang , Bai Mengyuan , Jiao Ruoxi , Yang Zhongyu , Duan Erhong , Cheng Fengfei , Zhou Wen 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Based on the global goals for cleaner production and sustainable development, the pyrolysis behavior of cephalosporin residues was studied by TG-MS method. The influence of full temperature window on the safe disposal of residues was analyzed based on the “3-2-2” and “1+1” of thermal analysis kinetics, and the gas by-products of thermal degradation were monitored. Results showed that the pyrolysis of distillation residues were divided into low and high-temperature zones, including six stages. Maximum error rate (8.55%) by multiple scan rate was presented based on “3-2-2” pattern and maximum total fluctuation (33.7) by single scan rate was presented based on “1+1” pattern, which implied that the comprehensive multi-level comparison method was very reliable. The E value “E” of six stages showed an increasing trend ranging 166.8 to 872.8 kJ/mol. LgA
(mean) was 27.28. Most mechanism function of stage 1, 2 were Z-L-T equation (3D), stage 3, 4, 6 were Avrami-Erofeev equation (AE3, AE4, AE2/3) and stage 5 was Reaction Order (O2). In addition, various small molecular micromolecule substances were detected such as C2H4O, C2H6, NH3, CH4, CO2 under full temperature windows and a possible pyrolysis path of residues was provided.
Degree of complexation of microelement ions by biodegradable IDHA chelator in water and simulated fertilization environment
Authors: Klem-Marciniak Ewelina , Biegun Marcin , Hoffmann Krystyna , Hoffmann Józef 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The degree of complexation of microelement ions by the biodegradable chelating agent - IDHA was examined in the work. The tests were carried out in water and in a simulated fertilizer environment. In order to compare the obtained results, tests were also carried out for the commonly used EDTA. The performed analyzes allow to determine the influence of the presence of compounds containing macroelements on the degree of binding of microelement ions by the biodegradable IDHA and EDTA chelators. The obtained results make it possible to determine the optimal conditions for the chelation of cations by IDHA, which in the future may be used in the production of micronutrient fertilizers on a large scale.
Influence of Online Forums on Customers’ Buying Decisions: A Machine Learning Approach
Authors: Agarwal Reeti , Mehrotra Ankit 
Published: January 2024

AbstractOnline forums are becoming increasingly important in influencing customers’ buying decision process, hence understanding customers’ likelihood to rely on online forums while making buying decisions is of major concern for marketers. The companies should also be aware of how reliance-likelihood differs with the introversion/extraversion nature of customers. Using factor analysis as data reduction technique and classification and regression tree as machine learning technique, the current study categorizes customers and builds decision rules based on their self-perception related to their inter-intra communication comfort level (introversion/extraversion level). Based on customers’ self-perception of their inter-intra communication comfort level, four groups were identified as: Extroverts, Introverts, Socially Active and Vacillators. Analysis of the data collected from 209 respondents revealed that being socially active is a common trait for both introverts and extroverts in being influenced by online forums while making buying decisions. The current study will be useful for companies in understanding the effect of the level of introversion-extraversion in making customers more likely to be influenced by online forums for making buying decisions and hence will help firms in formulating more effective strategies and better predictive models related to online forums.
Relationship Marketing and Customer Retention - A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Rosário Albérico , Casaca Joaquim A. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Relationship marketing is the process of establishing, maintaining, and improving solid relationships with a company’s customers and other stakeholders. Relationship marketing can significantly impact customer satisfaction, trust, commitment, and communication, which are critical in customer retention and increasing the probability of using a company’s products or services in the future. With globalization and technological advancements, competition and consumer demands have become more complicated, prompting firms to employ strategies that strengthen customer loyalty and trust for long-term relationships. This paper aims to identify research trends in the field through a systematic bibliometric literature review of research on relationship marketing and customer retention. The review includes 61 articles published in the Scopus® database, presenting up-to-date knowledge on the topic. The bibliographic search included peer-reviewed articles published up to 2022. The findings indicate that relationship marketing provides a win-win solution: customers benefit from special and unique treatment under relationship marketing, and companies benefit from stronger customer relationships that eventually translate to higher profitability and performance in target markets’ marketing initiatives. Relationship marketing produces multiple opportunities and benefits that facilitate the creation, maintenance, and improvement of customer retention programs.
Socio-Economic Aspects of Work and the Labour Market in Four Roma Communities in Romania
Authors: Corman Sorina , Sassu Raluca 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The article presents socio-economic aspects of work and labour market in four Roma communities in Romania. The theoretical framework presents the labour market, its risks and inequalities in relation to the Roma population. The data analysed in the article is based on a qualitative methodology and 123 people (Roma and non-Roma) were interviewed. The analysis presents the jobs of Roma people, the ways they are paid for the work they do and the determinants of the label given to Roma by welfare recipients who do not like to work. The data presented and analysed are obtained within the project “The role of religion and religious actors in Roma social inclusion: towards a participatory approach” PARI – RO-NO-2019-0586.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and the Catalytic Role of Universities
Authors: Ilie Livia , Budac Camelia 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
As there is already a common understanding that economic development can be seen where entrepreneurial activity flourishes, governments became also interested to understand if entrepreneurial ecosystems can be built from scratch like an artificial ecosystem. Many of the local areas (cities, regions or small countries) that received an entrepreneurial label developed to this status mostly through a natural process. Silicon Valley is in this respect the well-known success story. Researchers started to get interest in conceptualizing entrepreneurial ecosystems in the last two decades. They were able to define and identify the key drivers for a successful entrepreneurial ecosystem making analogies with natural ecosystems. This paper aims to synthetize the most important findings in the research in this domain, summarizing the key factors needed to be in place in order for an ecosystem to be considered entrepreneurial with a significant economic, technological and societal impact. The models developed are useful for practitioners and policymakers. Central to such an ecosystem we consider to be higher education and research institutions, as they bring to the ecosystem the elements that are crucial for its success: talented and innovative people, innovations and research outcomes with high potential of commercialization, valuable networks.
Foreign Direct Investment, Foreign Certification and Firm Performance in Morocco: Evidence from the World Bank Enterprise Survey
Authors: Moussir Charaf-Eddine , Liouaeddine Mariem 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
In an increasingly complex international environment, the expansion of global capital flows, particularly foreign direct investment (FDI),has become an important catalyst in developing countries, in part due to a large and significant integration into global value chains (GVCs). Theoretically, the presence of multinationals in the host country is supposed to increase productivity, employment, wages, know-how, and technology of domestic firms. However, so far, the results in the empirical literature have been unclear, mainly due to the limited reliable and detailed enterprise-level data. As a result, in this paper we attempt to examine whether there is a significant difference between multinationals (MNE) and domestic firms in Morocco on a set of economic performance outcomes. To do so, we used firm-level data obtained from the World Bank Enterprise Survey for the year 2019, using a quasi experimental technique called propensity score matching (PSM). The results reveal that the difference between foreign-owned and domestic matched firms leads to a decrease in labor productivity, higher employment and non significant impact on wages. In addition, our findings indicate that the use of foreign certification shows a positive impact on the demand of skilled labor than for foreign ownership indicator.
Cultural Heritage and New Technologies: Exploring Opportunities for Cultural Heritage Sites from Gen Z’s Perspective
Authors: Pentescu Alma 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The preservation and promotion of cultural heritage has been a major focus of European and international policy makers and researchers. Access to it is transformational (europeana.eu), which is why new technologies seem to be a good opportunity in doing so, especially in education. The young generation (Gen Z) is one of digital natives, as a result of their early exposure to the Internet and electronic gadgets. Thus, they usually expect more engaging experiences. At the same time, games have a powerful role in improving key skills and competencies required for success in education and professional life (Pellegrino, Hilton, 2012). Thus, this paper reviews available literature, exploring opportunities for cultural heritage sites through digital storytelling and gamification. A detailed bibliometric analysis provides insights about the progression of scientific papers related to cultural heritage and new technologies. Data was extracted from Scopus and mapped with VOSviewer visualization tool. Literature on Generation Z perception on cultural heritage is scarce. Even research on perception on cultural heritage of different generations is limited, with papers published in the last 2-3 years.
African Firms Internationalization: What Can We Learn from the Most Cited Articles Published in the Last Decade?
Authors: Tchanga Paul Sob , Dvouletý Ondřej 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This article aims to develop a recent overlook of African firms’ internationalization and its importance in consideration of the growing interest of multinational stakeholders. We analysed 26 most-cited journal articles, i.e., based on the number of citations, in the last decade, indexed in the Web of Science database, i.e., from 2011 to 2021. The previously published studies revealed that the internationalization of African firms is a fast-growing stream of the broader topic of international entrepreneurship. Our review also summarized two main research areas identified in the studied literature. The first focuses on selected features of African firms’ internationalization process. The second part underpins factors influencing their internationalization. The provided structured knowledge from the most cited articles serves as a tool to improve stakeholders’ understanding of international entrepreneurship in Africa. The study also proposes future research directions in international business and entrepreneurship in Africa. The article contributes to international entrepreneurship research in Africa by enumerating those aspects that shape the internationalization path of these global firms.
Does Career Decidedness Affect Employment Hope? The Mediating Role of Education Quality in Higher Education
Authors: Yalçin Yüksel , Özkan Hasan 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
In today’s conditions, one of the most important issues that confuse students in higher education is their career. With the increasing economic conditions and population growth, it becomes more difficult for them to decide on their careers. Employment perspectives and professional awareness levels are important for job seekers to find a job that meets their knowledge, skills and expectations and to ensure continuity. The general mood for students to have information about finding a job after graduation is expressed as employment hope. The quality of education students receive in higher education will affect their careers and futures. In this study, it is aimed to examine the mediating role of the education quality (EQ) in higher education in the relationship between career decidedness (CD) and employment hope (EH) of university students. The research was conducted with a sample of 476 people which continues to their higher education in different universities in Türkiye. According to the findings obtained; a statistically significant positive correlation was found between CD and EQ, CD and EH, and EQ and EH. In addition, according to the mediation test, it was determined that education quality had a partial and weak mediating role between CD and EH.
Genetic Similarity and Gene Flow in Freshwater Snail, Bulinus Globosus Populations from Selected Natural Habitats in Kano State (Nigeria)
Authors: Moruf Rasheed Olatunji , Muhammad Halima Abdullahi 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
The population genetic structure of Bulinus globosus, an important intermediate host snail for Schistosma haematobium, in Nigeria was studied using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique. The five primers amplified genomic DNA of B. globosus from three populations with one region and 999 permutations. With 79 loci, the % polymorphic bands for each primer across all population samples were 55.70% (River Karaye), 58.23% (River Bagwai) and 60.76% (River Kano). The mean heterozygosity was 0.175, 0.190 and 0.197 for snails caught in Karaye, Bagwai, and Kano respectively. The highest genetic distance (0.141) and identity (0.919) were observed between the populations of Bagwai, Kano, and Karaye and Bagwai. The variations within and among the snail populations were 76% and 4% respectively, while the UPGMA dendogram revealed no outliers. The gene pool of B. globosus was microgeographically fragmented.
The Role of Integrated Coastal Management Approach in the Protection of Coastal and Marine Resources in the Eastern Coast of Tanzania
Authors: Sabai Daniel 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This scientific paper examines the role of Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) approach in the protection of coastal and marine resources in Tanzania. It engages coastal resource users and practitioners in focus group discussions and interviews, and complements the data obtained with documented sources. A modified version of the Benefit Analysis Framework is adopted from Wenger et al. (2011) to analyze the extent to which ICM yields a wide range of benefits that may potentially promote the protection of coastal ecosystem and enhance the commitment of communities that live adjacent to the coastal strip to manage mangroves, fisheries, coral reefs, and coastal land in a sustainable manner.
PERAN KOPERASI UNIT DESA DALAM MENINGKATKAN KESEJAHTERAAN PETANI DI KABUPATEN JEMBRANA
Authors: Putra I Kadek Beriko , Ayuningsasi Anak Agung Ketut 
Published: January 2024

The problems experienced by rural community farmers encourage farmers to have the desire that Village Unit Cooperatives can be formed as credit distribution to carry out their business activities. Overcoming problems at the farmer level can be done through farmer institutions, one of which is cooperatives. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of cooperative income, the number of active cooperative members' participation, and the amount of cooperative members' savings simultaneously and partially on the welfare of farmers in Jembrana District. This study uses a quantitative approach and is associative. The research location is in Jembrana Regency, while the objects in this study are cooperative income, the number of active cooperative members' participation, the amount of savings of cooperative members, and the welfare of farmers. The data analysis technique used to solve the problems in this study is a multiple linear regression analysis technique. The results showed that cooperative income, participation of active cooperative members, and savings of cooperative members had a significant effect simultaneously and partially had a positive and significant effect on the welfare of farmers in Jembrana District.
Keywords: cooperative income, participation of active cooperative members, savings of cooperative members, welfare of farmers
ANALISIS DETERMINAN MASA TUNGGU PEKERJA TERDIDIK DI KOTA DENPASAR
Authors: Dewi Kadek Dinda Mas Kencana , Marhaeni A.A.I.N 
Published: January 2024

The aim of this research is; 1) to analyze the influence of age, skills, social networks, and parents' socioeconomic status simultaneously on the waiting period of educated workers in Denpasar City. 2) To analyze the effect of age, social network skills and parents' economic status partially on the waiting period of educated workers in Denpasar City. 3) To analyze the role of parents' socioeconomic status in moderating the influence of social networks on the waiting period of educated workers in Denpasar CityThe number of samples in this study were 100 samples. Data collection methods used are observation, structured interviews, and in-depth interviews. The data analysis technique used is moderation regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that age, skills, social networks and socio-economic status of parents simultaneously have a significant effect on the waiting period of educated workers in Denpasar City. Age, skills, social networks and parents' socio-economic status partially have a negative and significant effect on the waiting period of educated workers in Denpasar City. Parents' socioeconomic status moderates the influence of social networks in Denpasar City.
Keywords: Educated unemployed, waiting period, age, skill, social network, socioeconomic status of parents.
ANALISIS PENGARUH PERTUMBUHAN PENDUDUK, TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN DAN TINGKAT PARTISIPASI ANGKATAN KERJA (TPAK) TERHADAP KEMISKINAN DI PROVINSI PAPUA
Authors: Vistalia Alo Fransiska , Sukadana I Wayan 
Published: January 2024

The problem of poverty has a very urgent nature and has no clear boundaries. This is due not only to its continued upward trend, but also to its impact that transcends the economic sphere, encompasses social aspects and even threatens political stability within the country. Most countries with large populations also tend to have higher poverty rates compared to countries with smaller populations. Likewise, with the level of education and TPAK where inmany communities with low economies, opportunities to get adequate education, ranging from elementary to higher, are often limited, furthermore, if TPAK increases this can have a positive impact on economic growth. This study uses time series data with variables of population growth, education level, , TPAK, and poverty rate in the last 26 years, namely 1996-2021 until the number of observations is 26 observation points. Based on the results of data processing and testing simultaneously shows that population growth, education rate, and labor force participation rate (TPAK) affect simultaneously in Papua Province. Population growth has a negative and significant effect on poverty. The level of education, that is, the average length of schooling, has a negative and insignificant effect on poverty. The labor force participation rate (TPAK) has a negative and significant effect on poverty.
keyword: Population Growth, Education Level, TPAK, Poverty