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Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), a significant technological tool to reduce carbon emissions from buildings, have attracted extensive research attention worldwide as the call for “carbon neutrality” in the building sector continues to rise. Existing studies lack a comprehensive compendium of global BIPV-related research, and articles on the latest advances in the last five years are particularly scarce. Consequently, this study conducted a scientometric review of BIPV research to systematically and visually analyse the cutting-edge BIPV literature. Through multiple rounds of searching and screening, this study collected 467 BIPV-related studies between 2019 and 2023. It utilised CiteSpace to analyse the development of BIPV literature, summarise the themes, and predict the trends. The review reveals that the cross-disciplinary nature of the discipline dynamically shapes the focus of BIPV research. Based on the findings of scientometrics, three major themes are outlined and critically analysed: science and technology, market products, and implementation impediments. By comprehensively summarising and analysing the most recent BIPV literature, this study proposes a series of research trends in the field. This study provides policymakers, architects, and researchers in the field of low-carbon buildings with a detailed compendium of the current status and trends of BIPV. It offers specific insights and sources of reference for in-depth research and the promotion of the application of BIPV technology in the building industry.

Human resource management, in the integrated systemic approach of the modern organization, is one of the most important aspects of organizational management since human resources are a vital source of energy for the institution, arguably its most important resource. Effective human resource management can directly lead to increased job satisfaction, positive motivation, loyalty to the institution, significant adherence to the institution's vision and mission, and the establishment of a conducive working climate. All these factors contribute, provided other conditions are met, to the efficiency of the organization in achieving its objectives.

Introduction: Cytochrome P450 enzymes (P450s) are recognized as the most versatile catalysts worldwide, playing vital roles in numerous biological metabolism and biosynthesis processes across all kingdoms of life. Despite the vast number of P450 genes available in databases (over 300,000), only a small fraction of them (less than 0.2 %) have undergone functional characterization. Objectives: To provide a convenient platform with abundant information on P450s and their corresponding reactions, we introduce the P450Rdb database, a manually curated resource compiles literature-supported reactions catalyzed by P450s. Methods: All the P450s and Reactions were manually curated from the literature and known databases. Subsequently, the P450 reactions organized and categorized according to their chemical reaction type and site. The website was developed using HTML and PHP languages, with the MySQL server utilized for data storage. Results: The current version of P450Rdb catalogs over 1,600 reactions, involving more than 590 P450s across a diverse range of over 200 species. Additionally, it offers a user-friendly interface with comprehensive information, enabling easy querying, browsing, and analysis of P450s and their corresponding reactions. P450Rdb is free available at http://www.cellknowledge.com.cn/p450rdb/. Conclusions: We believe that this database will significantly promote structural and functional research on P450s, thereby fostering advancements in the fields of natural product synthesis, pharmaceutical engineering, biotechnological applications, agricultural and crop improvement, and the chemical industry.

Making molds in the injection molding manufacturing process is one of the basic steps that functions to prevent product defects during the production process. The product defects that most often occur in this manufacturing process include shrinkage and warpage defects. This research will discuss the mold design for the APC SF 11x4.7 propeller product with a twist variation of 45o and minimum shrinkage and warpage values. Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene (GFRPP) will be used as the propeller product material. The entire design process to testing will be carried out using software assistance. The Taguchi method with an L9 orthogonal array matrix (34) was used in this research. where L9 explains that the experiment will be carried out nine times, and 34 means there are three levels and four main factors. The four main factors consist of packing pressure, packing time, melting temperature and injection pressure. The Taguchi method is used with the aim of making it easier to find the variation value that produces the lowest shrinkage and warping defects in the product. The simulation results show that the variation with the smallest shrinkage value produces a value of 7.9% and the variation with the smallest warpage value produces a value of 1.051 mm

Abstract Muslim modest fashion is experiencing unprecedented growth in the fashion industry, driven by young Muslim women consumers worldwide expressing interest in this market segment. Yet, few scholars have examined women entrepreneurs who created modest Islamic fashion brands and their experiences launching and sustaining their businesses, particularly how their intersectional identities inform their business practices and outcomes. Therefore, we asked, (1) Why and how did Muslim women entrepreneurs start their modest fashion brands? (2) What are their experiences starting and sustaining their modest fashion brands; and (3) How do agency, intersectionality, and oppression intersect with these women’s experiences? To understand the lived experiences of these entrepreneurs, we conducted oral histories with three Muslim women entrepreneurs. Following thematic analysis using open, axial, and selective coding, we identified numerous themes that help explain their entrepreneurial experiences. Overall, the women started their businesses to create the much-needed space for Muslim women in the fashion system as modest fashion was largely non-existent. The women started with a few products and largely one target market in mind, yet expanded to other religions that embody modesty values. In sustaining their businesses, the owners were highly controlling and involved in every aspect of their business. They expressed starting and sustaining their business was difficult due to their lack of experience, the time intensity of running their business, and difficulty in finding funding. Additionally, they had added layers of White supremacy in these experiences as women of color business owners. Yet, they expressed numerous successful strategies including centering the nuanced Muslim woman identity in product design and marketing. Their consumers expressed much ambivalence in that they loved and criticized the brands for various reasons. The entrepreneurs certainly focused their business on Muslim identities, but also had heightened awareness and attention to environmental justice given the state of the fashion system and its negative contributions to the environment. Overall, through this research, we demonstrate how these entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of starting and sustaining their niche businesses amidst the oppressive cultural environment for American Muslim women in a post-9/11 context within a capitalist framework. Individuals looking to develop businesses catering to marginalized communities can utilize our findings to educate themselves on oppressive environments they may encounter in the future and navigate the tightrope of criticism and love from marginalized consumers looking to buy their products.

[Display omitted] • P450Rdb compiles a comprehensive catalog of over 1,600 reactions catalyzed by P450s. • P450Rdb has collected a diverse collection of more than 590 P450s from over 200 species. • P450Rdb systematically organizes all reactions based on their chemical reaction type and site. • P450Rdb provides a user-friendly interface on P450s and their associated reactions. • P450Rdb is beneficial for research in synthetic biology, pharmacology, and the chemical industry. Cytochrome P450 enzymes (P450s) are recognized as the most versatile catalysts worldwide, playing vital roles in numerous biological metabolism and biosynthesis processes across all kingdoms of life. Despite the vast number of P450 genes available in databases (over 300,000), only a small fraction of them (less than 0.2 %) have undergone functional characterization. To provide a convenient platform with abundant information on P450s and their corresponding reactions, we introduce the P450Rdb database, a manually curated resource compiles literature-supported reactions catalyzed by P450s. All the P450s and Reactions were manually curated from the literature and known databases. Subsequently, the P450 reactions organized and categorized according to their chemical reaction type and site. The website was developed using HTML and PHP languages, with the MySQL server utilized for data storage. The current version of P450Rdb catalogs over 1,600 reactions, involving more than 590 P450s across a diverse range of over 200 species. Additionally, it offers a user-friendly interface with comprehensive information, enabling easy querying, browsing, and analysis of P450s and their corresponding reactions. P450Rdb is free available at http://www.cellknowledge.com.cn/p450rdb/. We believe that this database will significantly promote structural and functional research on P450s, thereby fostering advancements in the fields of natural product synthesis, pharmaceutical engineering, biotechnological applications, agricultural and crop improvement, and the chemical industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Muslim modest fashion is experiencing unprecedented growth in the fashion industry, driven by young Muslim women consumers worldwide expressing interest in this market segment. Yet, few scholars have examined women entrepreneurs who created modest Islamic fashion brands and their experiences launching and sustaining their businesses, particularly how their intersectional identities inform their business practices and outcomes. Therefore, we asked, (1) Why and how did Muslim women entrepreneurs start their modest fashion brands? (2) What are their experiences starting and sustaining their modest fashion brands; and (3) How do agency, intersectionality, and oppression intersect with these women's experiences? To understand the lived experiences of these entrepreneurs, we conducted oral histories with three Muslim women entrepreneurs. Following thematic analysis using open, axial, and selective coding, we identified numerous themes that help explain their entrepreneurial experiences. Overall, the women started their businesses to create the much-needed space for Muslim women in the fashion system as modest fashion was largely non-existent. The women started with a few products and largely one target market in mind, yet expanded to other religions that embody modesty values. In sustaining their businesses, the owners were highly controlling and involved in every aspect of their business. They expressed starting and sustaining their business was difficult due to their lack of experience, the time intensity of running their business, and difficulty in finding funding. Additionally, they had added layers of White supremacy in these experiences as women of color business owners. Yet, they expressed numerous successful strategies including centering the nuanced Muslim woman identity in product design and marketing. Their consumers expressed much ambivalence in that they loved and criticized the brands for various reasons. The entrepreneurs certainly focused their business on Muslim identities, but also had heightened awareness and attention to environmental justice given the state of the fashion system and its negative contributions to the environment. Overall, through this research, we demonstrate how these entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of starting and sustaining their niche businesses amidst the oppressive cultural environment for American Muslim women in a post-9/11 context within a capitalist framework. Individuals looking to develop businesses catering to marginalized communities can utilize our findings to educate themselves on oppressive environments they may encounter in the future and navigate the tightrope of criticism and love from marginalized consumers looking to buy their products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of the paper was to evaluate the behavior of farmers in the utilization of financial services and products through the application of Latent Class Analysis (LCA). The study was conducted on a group of farmers in Central Pomerania, Poland. The data set comprised 150 farms, obtained from the pilot study conducted in 2023 using the CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephone Interview) survey technique based on an interview questionnaire. The research findings demonstrated the applicability of Latent Class Analysis in the assessment of farmers' behavior in the market of financial services and products. The use of this method for unique survey results is innovative and contributes to the development of research on farmers' financial decisions. The research identified three distinct groups of farmers. Group 1 is comprised of farmers who exhibit a high degree of caution in their utilization of financial services and products. Group 2 comprises farmers who are active in the market of financial services and products. In contrast, Group 3 represents those farmers who, in terms of their behavior on the market of financial services and products, take relatively high risks. The calculations were performed using the R statistical program with the poLCA package. Intelligent information systems are of high importance for the advancement of research in the evaluation of the behavior of farmers in the use of financial services and products, since they allow the identification of cause-and-effect relationships and the evaluation of the impact of individual variables on the phenomenon under study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current study was conducted to determine the occurrence of Listeria species in live chicken and some chicken products (fillets, burger and luncheon). In addition, determine the antibiogram profile of Listeria strains and detection of some virulence genes of Listeria monocytogenes which recovered from the examined samples. The study included 100 samples including cloacal swabs from broiler chicken (n =25) from 5 different broiler chicken farms beside as well as chicken products (25 samples each of chicken fillets, burger and luncheon) that were randomly purchased from supermarkets. Isolation and identification of Listeria was performed according to the standard protocol provided by ISO (2017). It was recorded that the recovery rate of Listeria species from the examined samples was 24, 20, 8 and 16%, in cloacal swabs, chicken fillets, burger and luncheon, respectively with an overall incidence of 17%. In addition, biochemical identification of the recovered Listeria isolates revealed the presence of L. monocytogenes, L. innocua, L. ivanovii, L. seeligeri and L. grayi with various rates where L. monocytogenes scored the highest rate 29.4% (5 isolates). Antimicrobial susceptibility of Listeria strains (n=17) clarified that the highest antibiotic resistance was recorded when using streptomycin (82.4%) followed by Neomycin (76.5%) then Doxycycline and Cefotaxime (52.9%) while the lowest resistance was noticed when using Amikacin (11.8%) then Ciprofloxacin (35.3%). Finally, molecular detection of virulence genes in the identified L. monocytogenesstrains (n= 5) clarified the detection of iap and actA genes in the five isolates while hylA gene was detected in three isolates only. At the end, results obtained by this study emphasize a significant occurrence of resistant Listeria in chicken and chicken products including processed animal-originated foods commonly purchased by the public in including; chicken fillets, burger and luncheon. Seriously, the presence of such resistant bacteria endangers human health by making routine antibiotic courses useless in the treatment of such infections. Finally, data proved that retail foods of animal origin pose a risk to human health so it is advisable to examine chicken and chicken products routinely for presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria as well as antibiotic residues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The purpose of the article is to disclose the peculiarities of accounting and controlling the formation of the price of wine products in the world market, taking into account their qualification categories. The quality of wine products is ensured by a set of regulatory documents aimed at protecting both vineyards and production technology. The research is based on the compliance of the producing countries with the status of "wines of controlled designations and origins" (wines of CDO). The study of exports and imports of wine on the world market has proven that the dominant role in consumers' choice of wine is played by the quality characteristics defined by the standards. Using the grouping method, a categorical classification of wine in the leading countries was formed: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Germany. The wine classifications of the producing countries are characterized. The instruments of quality of Ukrainian wine products are allocated. The originality of the study lies in controlling the formation of the price of wine products in the world market, taking into account their categorical classification. The categorical classification of wines will allow consumers to identify the wine's compliance with established standards, geographical origin and other categories and confirm the qualityprice statement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Aim of the current research is to know degree of commitment of bee keepers with modern methods in storing and marketing bee products in Nineveh governorate / Iraq in general, know the correlation between level of following modern methods in storing and marketing bee products and independent variables of research (academic achievement, years spent in bee breeding, percentage of contribution of bee keeping in annual revenue its owner , environment of bee hive, number of bee hives , status of property of bee hive and purpose of breeding bees), To collect data, researcher adopted a survey of two parts: first number of personal variables of bee keepers. Second a scale to measure degree of commitment of bee keepers with modern methods in storing and marketing bee products with (30) items. Surface validity was verified. Stability reached (0,93). Society of research was all (113) licensed bee breeders come from these regions: (Al-Gweer 24) (Bartillah 18) (Sinjar 30) (Talaafar 19) (Al-Namrood 23). A percentage representing (40%) of society was chosen . Thus sample was (45) researchees. Results showed that level of commitment of bee keepers with modern methods in storing and marketing bee products in general is moderate tends to increase. There was a morally significant relation between level of commitment of bee keepers with modern methods in storing and marketing bee products and the following independent variables (percentage of contribution of bee keeping in annual revenue of its owner, number of bee hives). The first three items were (I always sterilize tools of purifying honey, make sure that jars are tightly closed, keep main dates to harvest honey ) respectively. Researcher recommends adopt technique of extracting bees poison by electric shock outside hive, extract gemogenes from bees, inject bees poison to treat diseases.

This research aims to evaluate the influence of environmental awareness and green marketing on purchasing decisions for Eco-Friendly products through consumers' environmental knowledge about Eco-Friendly packaging. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey research design. The population of this research is consumers who use products with Eco-Friendly packaging in various regions. Samples were taken randomly based on certain inclusion criteria. Data collection techniques were carried out through questionnaires distributed to respondents. This questionnaire includes questions related to environmental awareness, green marketing, environmental knowledge about Eco-Friendly packaging, and purchasing behavior of Eco-Friendly products. The data analysis technique is carried out using SEM-PLS. The results of data analysis show that environmental awareness, green marketing, and environmental knowledge about Eco-Friendly packaging have a significant positive influence on purchasing decisions for Eco-Friendly products. Based on the findings of this research, it is recommended that companies improve their green marketing strategies and strengthen consumers' environmental awareness through the information provided on product packaging. Apart from that, it is also necessary to increase education about Eco-Friendly packaging to increase consumer knowledge and motivate them to choose Eco-Friendly products. Furthermore, further research can be conducted to explore other factors that can influence purchasing decisions for Eco-Friendly products.

The aim of this research is to analyze the marketing strategy for dried seaweed at PT SELT Alga Indonesia. The research location is determined by purposive sampling method with the consideration that this company carries out dried seaweed production activities and has exported its products several times. The data collection technique used are the interview and documentation method. The sampling method used in this research is a non-probability sampling method, while data analysis uses SWOT analysis. The research results show that 1) the S-O strategy that can be carried out is to collaborate with new buyers by continuously maintaining the quality of processed products and developing processed products by increasing the types of products processed, 2) the W-O strategy that can be carried out is buying land to cultivate seaweed and increase the workforce and processed products, 3) the S – T strategy that can be implemented is to buy dry warehouse, raw materials by collaborating with seaweed cultivation farmers and checking the quality of the raw materials better so that the product quality the products produced are better than competitors, and 4) the W – T strategy that can be implemented is to improve the quality of processed products and have permanent cultivation farmer partners.

This paper represents a form for preventive consumer protection, primarily from the aspects of health and safety, especially when it comes to mass industrial production. In practice and in legislation, a distinction is made between visible and invisible defects. Numerous manifestations that are identified as product defects can be classified into three categories, i.e., they are manifested in the form of: (1) structural and manufacturing defects, (2) inadequate instructions for use and inadequate warnings about the properties of the product, and (3) subsequently discovered defects, the harmful effects of which could not be known at the time when they were produced, i.e., placing the product on the market (trade), which acquires the status of goods. Practice has shown that these cases very often involve products from the pharmaceutical industry. For those products, it was subsequently established that they caused some damage to the health of the user, and for which products, according to scientific and putting them on the market, they did not know about their harmful properties. This means that they caused very bad effects on the health of the users. This means that they caused very bad effects on the health of the users. Consumer products that can present not only potential dangers when used, but also lead dangerous situations during use, including health and safety risks (most often cosmetic products, children's toys, health supplements, etc.). In the European Union, therefore, a system of rapid exchange of information on the dangers arising from the use of the mentioned consumer products (RAPEX) was established.

The article presents short characteristic of bone-carving craft of medieval Azak according to materials of archaeological excavations in 2012–2013. It also suggests criteria for identifying bone-carving workshops at archaeological sites and lists some related difficulties. In the article is given the description of used raw materials and listed range of products. It is noted that quantity of manufacturing wastes on the one hand and blanks and products on the other is incommensurable. Some production techniques are reconstructed based on the traces of processing preserved on waste and blanks. For the first time for Azak a workshop where bone coin scales were produced is discovered. The conclusion is made about rather high qualification of local bone-carvers and it is noted that the ratio of bones from different animals among production wastes is proportional to meat consumption wastes.

The food and beverage packaging industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. Particularly the requirement for appropriate packaging materials used for the sale of fermented products is boosted due to the rising acceptance of economical functional foods available to consumers on the shelves of their local supermarkets. The most popular nutraceutical foods with increased sales include natural yogurts, probiotic-rich milk, kefir, and other fermented food and beverage products. These items have mainly been produced from dairy-based or non-dairy raw materials to provide several product options for most consumers, including vegan and lactose-intolerant populations. Therefore, there is a need for an evaluation of the potential developments and prospects that characterize the growth of the food packaging industry in the global market. The article is based on a review of information from published research, encompassing current trends, emerging technologies, challenges, innovations, and sustainability initiatives for food industry packaging.

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It is widely known that mushrooms present several properties with applications in the medicinal and pharmaceutical sectors, including antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, hypotensive, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammatory activities. This article aims to review examples of the bioactive metabolites responsible for those activities, such as polysaccharides, phenols and polyphenols, terpenes, peptides, alkaloids, and steroids, which are produced by several relevant mushroom species. It also discusses their production through solid-state fermentation and submerged fermentation, as well as the processes of obtention of mushroom bioactive extracts and considerations on their stability aiming industrial applications. In addition, the article examines the patent landscape surrounding mushroom-derived bioactives, shedding light on the intellectual property history and innovations driving this field forward. Examples of recently deposited patents in the field are highlighted, as well as the main depositors. China and the United States are the major depositor countries in this field (52% and 35% of patents, respectively), and the principal compounds on the patents are polysaccharides and alkaloids. The article also provides insights into the current market landscape, showcasing mushroom-derived products in the pharmaceutical field available to consumers. From dietary supplements to skincare formulations, the market offerings reflect the growing interest in harnessing the health benefits of mushroom bioactives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Use of industrial equipment at high performance and productivity parameters leads to ensuring their productivity and the precision generating the quality of the products manufactured. In this sense, an important role at the organizational level is represented by the activity of maintenance, as a support process that ensures the smooth running of the manufacturing process, respectively manufacturing products. The article presents some aspects regarding the structured approach to the maintenance of production equipment with an emphasis on proactive maintenance and its advantages. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Context. Considered the task of forming the Master Production Shedule in the process of production management based on the MRP II standard. The object of the study is the algorithm for forming this plan for further planning of materials supply for production and the organization of production itself. Objective. Improvement of the algorithm of Master Production Shedule formation to avoid unnecessary stages of the algorithm. Method. It is proposed to improve the algorithm of the Master Production Shedule formation. It consists in simultaneously taking into account the requirements for timely delivery of products to customers, limitations regarding the capacities of the company’s work centers, and limitations regarding the duration of procurement cycles in the process of supplying materials. The MRP II standard envisages first planning the terms and quantity of product releases, and only at the next step checking the formed plan for admissibility with regard to the required time of operation of the equipment and the availability of the required materials quantity. In case of the calculated plan limitations violation, it is necessary to either plan and implement measures to overcome the specified limitations, i.e. organize additional shifts for work centers, use additional capacities, speed up the delivery of some materials, or reduce the sales plan. All these measures are associated with additional costs. In the proposed version of the planning process, this should be done only if the algorithm does not find an acceptable solution. The task of forming the Master Production Shedule, which is central to the MRP standard, is formulated by the authors as a linear programming task due to the linear nature of the specified restrictions on production capacities and materials. In particular, in the case of sufficiently severe restrictions on the work centers capacity, the plan for replenishing the remaining products from production is shifted to earlier planning intervals and only then rests against the restrictions. Several strategies are proposed for planning replenishments from the production of products stock. Results. The developed algorithms are implemented in the form of Microsoft Excel templates and are available for use in order to deepen the understanding of the MRP II standard. They are also used in the educational process. Conclusions. Approbation of the solution by the authors confirmed its workability, as well as the expediency of implementing the developed modification of the MRP II planning process into the software of leading ERP class systems suppliers. Prospects for further research may consist in a comparative analysis of the proposed options for placement of products replenishment from production, through economic evaluation of these options, as well as through simulation modeling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The food and beverage packaging industry has experienced remarkable growth in recent years. Particularly the requirement for appropriate packaging materials used for the sale of fermented products is boosted due to the rising acceptance of economical functional foods available to consumers on the shelves of their local supermarkets. The most popular nutraceutical foods with increased sales include natural yogurts, probiotic-rich milk, kefir, and other fermented food and beverage products. These items have mainly been produced from dairy-based or non-dairy raw materials to provide several product options for most consumers, including vegan and lactose-intolerant populations. Therefore, there is a need for an evaluation of the potential developments and prospects that characterize the growth of the food packaging industry in the global market. The article is based on a review of information from published research, encompassing current trends, emerging technologies, challenges, innovations, and sustainability initiatives for food industry packaging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article is devoted to the material obtained during excavations in 1981-1982 a small, destroyed Late Bronze Age settlement of Makri Khaya in the North-Eastern Azov region. The starting point for the work was an interesting set of astragalus Ovis aries with a stone bat(?). However, in the process of studying the material, it was decided to give as complete an idea as possible about the complex of finds at the settlement, focusing on the collection of bone artifacts at the end of the article. A striking detail of the monument was the discovery of a ritual complex of small ruminant astragalus with a stone bat(?). Work of a different nature carried out near the studied settlement is also covered: excavations of a burial mound-free burial ground and a Paleolithic site.

Sustainability has been playing a major role on the world stage. As with everything, in the beginning, it was aligned with purely environmental contexts, but with the passing of the years, this concept has encompassed other aspects, such as the way of producing products and services. In this article, to obtain information on the implementation of sustainable innovation, a search equation was formulated in the SCOPUS database, focusing on the period from 2018 to 2023, with a total of 62 articles that are related to the topic addressed. Once the search of the published articles was carried out, seven categories were formed to classify the research topic of each of the publications with Bibliometrix software version 4.1.1 and the PRISMA method, according to the main objective and methodology used in each one. In this sense, 44% of the articles published are related to open innovation, and 26% of the articles are focused on sustainable business models. At the end of the analysis of the implementation of innovation according to the articles consulted, it was possible to establish the fact that sustainable innovation gave rise to some important work in the mitigation of adverse impacts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper highlights the dual nature of advertising: while its purpose is to increase sales and profit, some practices within it can be unethical. Ethical advertising practices build trust, enhance reputation, and foster longterm customer relationships, leading to loyalty and sustained success. Despite the pervasive influence of advertising on consumer behaviour, it's crucial to critically evaluate messages to make informed choices. Manipulative tactics in advertising can be subtle, requiring consumers to develop discernment to protect against impulsive decisions. Additionally, in a society promoting excessive consumption, being mindful of its impact on individuals and the environment is vital. Cultivating responsible consumption habits can lead to a more balanced life and mitigate negative societal and environmental effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aims to explore the use of the conceptual metaphor PRODUCTS ARE WARRIORS in Vietnamese advertisements and analyze its nature from the national cultural and historical approach. Three research methods have been used to accomplish these aims, specifically discourse analysis, statistical analysis and categorization on the basis of a linguistic corpus consisting of 200 Vietnamese advertisements collected from different means of media, including newspaper, magazine, TV, radio, billboards, leaflet for 12 categories of products such as food and drinks, electronics and home appliances, mobile phones, cosmetics, real estate and resorts, telecommunications services, etc. The research findings demonstrate that the metaphor PRODUCTS ARE WARRIORS is used extensively in Vietnamese advertisements; its mappings are constructed on the two domains of PRODUCTS and WARRIORS. Not all the aspects of the source domain are mapped but only the most distinctive ones, including missions of warriors, strengths and powers of warriors, weapons used in the fight, tactics used in the battle, victory gained by warriors and battlefields. The six corresponding aspects of the target domain are functions, impacts on users, nature, operations, superior values of products and areas that products function on. The study also provides some general analysis of this metaphor based on the typical historical and cultural characteristics of Vietnam. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present research is focused on the link between entrepreneurship and rural economic growth in the direction and intensity of the net influence of farmers' entrepreneurial activities on rural economic development in Romania. This research delves into land use for grape production, a key element in Romania's wine processing industry. It examines the dynamics between consumption, production, and import in the wine market, noting in particular the increase in imports after Romania accedes to the European Union. In addition, it considers the impact of viticulture on land use amid food competition concerns. The study aims to elucidate the relationships between wine production, import, and consumption and assesses the capacity of domestic production to meet consumption demands. Using regression analysis of data on wine consumption, production, and import, the research uncovers significant findings. It reveals that a one-unit increase in wine consumption correlates with a 0.13-unit increase in both wine production and imports. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the interaction between wine consumption, production, and import, helping predictive modeling and identifying sustainable entrepreneurial paths in the grape processing sector in Romania, given the considerable wine production potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This type of research is quantitative, the place for this research is Café JM 77 Rantauprapat. Because the population in this study is unknown, the Lemeshow formula was used to determine the sample size. So, the total number of respondents in this study was 96 customers at Café JM 77 Rantauprapat. The data collection techniques used in the research were observation, documentation, and questionnaires using a Likert scale. This research uses classical assumption tests which include the data normality test, heteroscedasticity test, and multicollinearity test. Multiple linear regression analysis was tested using partial (t), simultaneous (F), and coefficient of determination tests. The partial and simultaneous research results show that the variables of service quality, product, promotion, and store atmosphere have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction at Café JM 77 Rantauprapat.

This article explores the transformative potential of an innovative pharmaceutical company dedicated to creating and offering the highest quality natural products for children and families. Anchored in the expertise of world-recognized scientists in medical and herbal sciences, the companies typically integrate advanced technologies, utilize premium ingredients, and rigorously test products through clinical studies. However, the innovative core philosophy should revolve around the inseparable concepts of nature and nurture, with a foundational belief that everything necessary for food or medicine can be found in our natural environment. Furthermore, the article underscores the significance of early childhood development in shaping a quality adult life, aiming to inspire individuals and society to create environments conducive to positive child development. A pharma producer, according to this paradigm, should exist not just to treat ailments but to build the foundations of childhood that bring happiness in adulthood. The guiding principles emphasize the transformative power of love, care, and community knowledge, echoing Nelson Mandela's idea that education is the most powerful weapon to change the world. The article concludes by asserting that such innovative pharmaceutical companies should not only follow but champion these concepts, dedicating a portion of their profits to social projects aimed at education.

Relevance. Determined by the importance of minimizing electrical power consumption in industrial enterprises with continuous production, considering the specific characteristics of their technological processes and the requirements to maintain the output volume of their products. Aim. To solve the task of minimizing electrical power consumption based on a mathematical model and gradient method under optimal planning of the production volume of the industrial enterprises with continuous production; to develop a mathematical model for optimal distribution of production over a time cycle (month, quarter, year) across departments, taking into account both simple and functional constraints, derived from the condition of ensuring minimal electrical power consumption in industrial enterprises with continuous production. Methods. When developing the mathematical model for ensuring minimal electrical power consumption while preserving the production volume, classic Lagrange optimization methods were used. To ensure sufficient calculation accuracy, iterative methods were also applied. For the task under consideration, a calculation error margin of ε=0,1 was assumed and established. It is known that the choice of calculation error margin depends on the specifics of the problem at hand and the decision-maker. To verify the adequacy of the developed model, the method of finding the relative extremum of a function of several variables was used. Results. The use of the mathematical model, which takes into account the nature of the technological process and boundary conditions in both simple and integral forms, demonstrated the feasibility of optimal planning of electrical power consumption by the enterprise. The effectiveness of the developed approaches was verified using a metallurgical enterprise as an example of an industrial enterprise with continuous production, in solving the task of minimizing electrical power consumption for products produced during the reporting period. The use of the proposed model allowed for a reduction in annual electrical power consumption by 2.5% while maintaining the same production volume. One of the classic optimization methods – the method of finding the relative extremum of functions of several variables – showed almost identical results upon verification. This serves as further evidence of the adequacy of the proposed model.

The article examines the model of the quality management system based on international standards ISO 9000 series is generally recognized in the world. It is being implemented at enterprises of all forms of ownership operating in various countries and sectors of the economy. The standard has gained such wide popularity due to its versatility and approaches to quality management, which have shown their effectiveness and efficiency in practice. In the modern world, the basis for ensuring a competitive advantage of an enterprise in the market is the continuous improvement of its management system and products. The ISO 9000 series of standards focuses the organization on continuous improvement and the fullest satisfaction of the requirements of all stakeholders. The quality management system is an important factor of competitiveness. The presence of a quality management system at the manufacturer means, in market language, the ability of this enterprise to meet the requirements of consumers, regulatory requirements from the state and the requirements of the organization for its own activities. In accordance with the General provisions of the standard, this is the main purpose of the quality management system. Modern enterprises operate in a constantly changing market environment. Only those companies that can quickly adapt to changes in the external environment can survive in the competition. In this regard, the quality management system should be flexible and quickly "adjusted" to changes in the requirements of the parties interested in the company's activities. Only such a management system can become a useful tool in the hands of the company's management.

The article examines the model of the quality management system based on international standards ISO 9000 series is generally recognized in the world. It is being implemented at enterprises of all forms of ownership operating in various countries and sectors of the economy. The standard has gained such wide popularity due to its versatility and approaches to quality management, which have shown their effectiveness and efficiency in practice. In the modern world, the basis for ensuring a competitive advantage of an enterprise in the market is the continuous improvement of its management system and products. The ISO 9000 series of standards focuses the organization on continuous improvement and the fullest satisfaction of the requirements of all stakeholders. The quality management system is an important factor of competitiveness. The presence of a quality management system at the manufacturer means, in market language, the ability of this enterprise to meet the requirements of consumers, regulatory requirements from the state and the requirements of the organization for its own activities. In accordance with the General provisions of the standard, this is the main purpose of the quality management system. Modern enterprises operate in a constantly changing market environment. Only those companies that can quickly adapt to changes in the external environment can survive in the competition. In this regard, the quality management system should be flexible and quickly "adjusted" to changes in the requirements of the parties interested in the company's activities. Only such a management system can become a useful tool in the hands of the company's management.

This study was aimed at assessing the indigenous knowledge of rural women in forest resources conservation in Agoi-ekpo and Agoi-ibami in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. The objective of the study is: To examine the extent to which indigenous knowledge of rural women have influenced forest resources utilization and conservation. The sampling techniques used for the study are purposive and systematic in the selection of settlements. Purposive sampling was adopted because it was the researcher’s deliberate intention to choose the rural communities in Yakurr L.G.A. that have direct interface with the Forest Reserves and are involved in the use and management of forest resources. While the systematic sampling was used to select rural women households at fixed intervals. The research findings revealed that a significant percent (71.2%) of the rural women were involved in the harvesting of forest resources. The study also showed that different quantities of edible leaves, fruits, snails, and medicinal herbs were collected by rural women for varying purposes. It further showed that these forest resources were harvested at varying frequencies and that they generate income to the rural women. The main forest resources conserved as revealed by the study included afang, atama, editan, bush mango, and hot leaf because of the high exploitation. Restrictions on the felling and uprooting of plants as well as ban on exploitation were the two prominent ways of forest resources conservation. Pearson’s correlation result indicated a positive and significant association between indigenous practices of rural women and forest resources utilization and conservation. It also showed that problems encountered in the collection of forest resources did not vary by the ages of rural women. In order to control unwanted exploitation of forest resources as well ensure the availability for the future, local communities should set-up forest guards or vigilante to control the quantity of edible forest resources that will be harvested from the forest.

Keeping a record of attendance is a practice as old as the world and still as useful as ever, but being an old practice doesn’t imply keeping to old methods, as much as every other aspect of modern human life, attendance registers are long overdue going through a digitization process. Creating a single-purpose digital attendance register for a specific field may seem ideal, it can be done relatively quickly, requiring at most a month of development time but other requirements such as multi-platform availability could increase either the development time or deployment costs of the solution and it could also become obsolete and require a complete re-writing in a year or two if any major changes to the structure of the organization happen. This paper proposes a digital solution for attendance register, which can easily and quickly be modified to accommodate any changes or even switching to a completely different field or type of organization, the minimum development time of such a project would begin at three months for full functionality with security adding another month or two however when done it would run on all major platforms and could be modified in as low as a single day to offer as a ready-made solution to a different organization and could also easily integrate hardware-based attendance tracking mechanisms.

Although the Relative Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning technique provides high accuracy, it has several drawbacks. The scarcity of control points, the long baselines, and using of ultra-rabid and rabid products increased position errors. This study has designed a New MATLAB Program that helps users automatically select suitable IGS stations related to the baseline lengths and the azimuth between GNSS points and IGS stations. This study presented criteria for the length of the baselines used in Egypt and an advanced estimated accuracy before starting the project. The experimental test studies the performance of the position accuracy related to the relation between three factors: observation session, final, rabid, and ultrarabid products, and the baseline lengths. Ground control point mediates Egypt was selected as a test point. Nine surrounding IGS stations were selected as reference stations, and the coordinates of the tested point were calculated based on them. Baselines between the tested point and the IGS stations were classified regarding proposal criteria. The coordinates of the tested point were obtained in different observation sessions (0.5, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7.5 h). The results indicated that the lengths of the baseline in Egypt were classified short (less than 600 km), medium (600–1,200 km), and long (greater than 1,200 km) and required a minimum observation time of 4, 5, and 7 h to obtain accuracy 10, 19, 48 mm sequentially. The position accuracy was superior for the rapid and the final than the ultra-rapid products by 16%. A short baseline was at the best case; there was a performance in position accuracy with a 57% deduction in observation time compared with the long baseline.

In this paper, we use the method of error estimation to consider the reciprocal sums of products of any $ m $th-order linear recurrence sequences $ \left \{ u_{n} \right \} $. Specifically, we find that a series of sequences are "asymptotically equivalent" to the reciprocal sums of products of any $ m $th-order linear recurrence sequences $ \left \{ u_{n} \right \} $.

Companies that sell, install and service equipment need a plan for the activities they undertake. Since these activities are carried out in a certain order and are undertaken by different people, it is necessary to improve the information flows within the company and achieve the most effective management of the relationship with the client. This paper is a case study on the need to use planning in activity of a company that sells products that need to be assembled and installed at clients also needs to carry out their maintenance during the warranty and post-warranty period.

Social impact has been widely discussed by the engineering community, but studies show that there is currently little systematic consideration of the social impact of products in both academia and in industry beyond social impacts on health and safety. While Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) is useful for evaluating health and safety risks, new developments are needed to create an FMEA-style evaluation that can be applied to a wide range of social impacts for engineered products. The authors describe necessary modifications to traditional FMEA that transform it into a tool for social impact analysis. The modification of FMEA involves the introduction of positive and negative impacts, the inclusion of discrete and continuous impacts, the consideration of various stakeholder types, and the inclusion of uncertainty in place of detectability. This modified FMEA is referred to in this paper as Social Impact Effects Analysis (SIEA). The paper describes how SIEA is performed and articulates the potential benefits of SIEA.

The research paper discusses the introduction of drop shipping (an online mechanism), its advantages and disadvantages. Drop shipping is a form of retail business. A seller takes the customer’s orders without keeping stock on hand. It has various benefits such as it’s easy to practice, affordable and scalable. It supports drop shipper to create a successful e-commerce store without the risk of carrying inventory or making large investments. However, there are a few disadvantages of drop shipping such as the opportunity for low profitability, problems of controlling inventory, less control over order fulfillment and shipping complications. This study also analysis drop shipping in the light of Shari'ah compliance. There are some non-Sharia aspects in drop shipping, for example, the drop shipper sells the item to the customer without taking possession of it, while in Shari'ah it is forbidden to sell anything without taking possession of it. According to the opinion of the jurists, there is an aspect of Ribā and Gharar in it. The purpose of this research is to analyze drop shipping in the light of Shari'ah compliance. The research will be useful for the consumers of e-commerce. The research follows descriptive and analytical methods.

Pyrolysis, a process for extracting valuable chemicals from waste materials, leverages computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to optimize reactor parameters, thereby enhancing product quality and process efficiency. This review aims to understand the application of CFD in pyrolysis. Initially, the need for pyrolysis and its role in biomass valorization are discussed, and this is followed by an elaboration of the fundamentals of CFD studies in terms of their application to the pyrolysis process. The various CFD simulations and models used to understand product formation are also explained. Pyrolysis is conducted using both conventional and microwave-assisted pyrolysis platforms. Hence, the reaction kinetics, governing model equations, and laws are discussed in the conventional pyrolysis section. In the microwave-assisted pyrolysis section, the importance of wavelength, penetration depth, and microwave conversion efficiencies on the CFD are discussed. This review provides valuable insights to academic researchers on the application of CFD in pyrolysis systems. The modeling of pyrolysis by computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a complex process due to the implementation of multiple reaction kinetics and physics, high computational cost, and reactor design. These challenges in the modeling of the pyrolysis process are discussed in this paper. Significant solutions that have been used to overcome the challenges are also provided with potential areas of research and development in the future of CFD in pyrolysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Finance has been one of the most valuable source of life for many decades. This article compares monetary units of account between countries at different times. Moreover, the article examines the emergence and role of coins in commodity-money relations. The question of the possibility of using barter relations is also demonstrated in the following article. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Currently, modern teaching methods are widely used in the educational process. The use of modern teaching methods leads to high efficiency in the teaching process. When choosing educational methods, it is appropriate to choose based on the didactic task of each lesson. The use of interactive methods in conducting practical training of the science of technological education gives high efficiency. This makes it possible for students to improve their qualifications and skills in science. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Keeping a record of attendance is a practice as old as the world and still as useful as ever, but being an old practice doesn't imply keeping to old methods, as much as every other aspect of modern human life, attendance registers are long overdue going through a digitization process. Creating a single-purpose digital attendance register for a specific field may seem ideal, it can be done relatively quickly, requiring at most a month of development time but other requirements such as multi-platform availability could increase either the development time or deployment costs of the solution and it could also become obsolete and require a complete re-writing in a year or two if any major changes to the structure of the organization happen. This paper proposes a digital solution for attendance register, which can easily and quickly be modified to accommodate any changes or even switching to a completely different field or type of organization, the minimum development time of such a project would begin at three months for full functionality with security adding another month or two however when done it would run on all major platforms and could be modified in as low as a single day to offer as a ready-made solution to a different organization and could also easily integrate hardware-based attendance tracking mechanisms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the model of the quality management system based on international standards ISO 9000 series is generally recognized in the world. It is being implemented at enterprises of all forms of ownership operating in various countries and sectors of the economy. The standard has gained such wide popularity due to its versatility and approaches to quality management, which have shown their effectiveness and efficiency in practice. In the modern world, the basis for ensuring a competitive advantage of an enterprise in the market is the continuous improvement of its management system and products. The ISO 9000 series of standards focuses the organization on continuous improvement and the fullest satisfaction of the requirements of all stakeholders. The quality management system is an important factor of competitiveness. The presence of a quality management system at the manufacturer means, in market language, the ability of this enterprise to meet the requirements of consumers, regulatory requirements from the state and the requirements of the organization for its own activities. In accordance with the General provisions of the standard, this is the main purpose of the quality management system. Modern enterprises operate in a constantly changing market environment. Only those companies that can quickly adapt to changes in the external environment can survive in the competition. In this regard, the quality management system should be flexible and quickly "adjusted" to changes in the requirements of the parties interested in the company's activities. Only such a management system can become a useful tool in the hands of the company's management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is scarce research on the relationship between the level of consumer involvement and consumption-elicited emotions. So, we address the following questions: What is the influence of consumer involvement on consumption-elicited emotions?; Are positive emotions prevailing in highly involved consumers?; and Are negative emotions more dominant in low-involved consumers?. For this purpose, three different levels of consumer involvement have been considered—low (n = 228), medium (n = 493), and high (n = 601). A Manova test was developed to analyze the relationship between consumption emotions and the level of consumer involvement. The results suggest that consumers should surpass an involvement threshold to develop a negative emotional appraisal and provoke negative affect. Similarly, our findings indicate that medium-involved consumers experience higher unpleasant emotions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]