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The role of educational tourism in Thailand: Opportunities and challenges
Authors: Aphisavadh Sirivadhanawaravachara
Published: December 2024

The discussion comprehensively debates and explores the deeper meaning that tourism for education purposes would have on the wondrous country of Thailand. It highlights many facets of opportunities and possible pitfalls lying within the broad field of educational travel abroad. With its bewildering tongue, rich culture, and skill development programs in almost every field, Thailand is emerging as one of the grand and prestigious destinations for education tourism. Besides, the economic benefits of educational tourism are surely huge, adding to national income and fostering very significant cultural exchange and understanding between nations. The following categorization is going to place educational tourism in three broad types of categories, namely academic exchange programs, culturally immersive experiences, and language learning initiatives. Each of these categories has a different and very valuable purpose, but all of them have some general problems, including infrastructural constraints, quality assurance, and, finally, the imperatives of sustainability. These challenges must be faced head-on and positive solutions found to move towards a better future, so that full potential underlying educational tourism is used. Notwithstanding all the obstacles, the wide world of educational tourism does hold enormous growth opportunities both for Thailand's educational sector and its growing economy. This would involve joint efforts among the stakeholders, for it is only in unison that the enhancing of the quality of the educational programs would be attained, leading to the sustainable development regarding the everlasting changes within the global educational arena. Synchronizing efforts and collectively addressing new and emerging educational demands, the educational sector of Thailand is likely to scale new heights to lead innovation in international educational travel. In a nutshell, education tourism is a significantly important element in Thailand. This text clearly focused on its manifold opportunities and challenges within the framework of international travel for education. It is now high time that Thailand be identified as the prime target for educational tourism and that the Department of Tourism pay full concern to changing circumstances and weigh an initiative of developing enormous opportunities within this industry. It will mean that Thailand is well on its way to being recognized as a world leader in the offering of excellent educational experiences, intercultural exchange, and growth of the minds of future generations.
1 • Introduzione
Authors: Salmoiraghi Davide
Published: December 2024

Il presente studio si apre con un inquadramento della Dámusta saga all’interno del sistema letterario norreno e del genere delle riddarasögur, sia tradotte sia originali.
2 • La Dámusta saga
Authors: Salmoiraghi Davide
Published: December 2024

A una panoramica dei pochi studi che in vario modo hanno trattato della saga a partire dagli anni Trenta del secolo scorso, segue uno studio – il primo nel suo genere - interamente dedicato alla Dámusta saga. Particolare attenzione è data al ruolo della componente religiosa che caratterizza la saga e che è essenziale per comprendere e giustificare l’operato dell’eroe. Attraverso la discussione di paralleli con la letteratura cavalleresca europea e la letteratura religiosa norrena, lo studio dimostra che questa componente rappresenta la struttura portante di una narrazione che è a sua volta avventura cavalleresca ed esempio di letteratura penitenziale. Da ultimo, il carattere religioso che distingue la Dámusta saga da altri testi del genere permette di fare alcune ipotesi sul milieu culturale che ne avrebbe promosso la composizione.
Crumbling Polyhedra
Perfection Falling to Pieces
Authors: Bernante Anna
Published: December 2024

The representation of regular and irregular solids in perspective is one of the hallmarks of Renaissance visual culture, accompanied by a rediscovery of ancient texts which emphasise the symbolic meaning of the scientiae mathematicae. Polyhedra are thought to be a visible representation of the harmony of creation, a mediating tool for approaching the very mind of God. What is the significance, then, of the depiction of crumbling polyhedra, shown as subject to fracture and disintegration? After investigating their meaning within intellectual, philosophical, and theological contexts, we will examine some case studies (paintings and woodcuts) in which specific apocalypses manifest as crumbling polyhedra.
Consenso de expertos multidisciplinario para la calidad diagnóstica y uso de biomarcadores en cáncer de pulmón. Asociación Colombiana de Patología (ASOCOLPAT). 2023
Authors: Parra-Medina Rafael , Sua Luz Fernanda , Polo-Nieto José Fernando , Baldión Ana Margarita , Moreno María Claudia , Serna Adriana , Blanco José Luis , Rueda Luis Fernando , Varón Cotes Juan Carlos , Cañas Arboleda Alejandra , Fernández-Trujillo Liliana , Viola Lucía , Padilla Darwin , Martínez-Jaramillo Stella Isabel , Zapata-González Ricardo Adolfo , Castro Carlos Alberto
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Lung cancer is the third cause of cancer worldwide of 2,200,000 and a mortality of approximately 35%. Diagnosis by a multidisciplinary team has become the most effective tool for early treatment. This is linked to the use of immunohistochemistry and immunomarkers that in the last decade have allowed us to strengthen the diagnosis and have involved target-directed therapies.
Objective: To define by common agreement of experts, considerations for diagnostic quality and the use of biomarkers in lung cancer in Colombia.
Methods: A formal consensus of experts, mixed type (Delphi/Nominal), was carried out with the participation of oncopathologists, pathologists, pulmonologists and chest surgeons by ASOCOLPAT. A group of questions and answers were graded, which were discussed in a nominal session. The information was consolidated in Excel and analyzed in STATA 14.
Results: 12 questions and answers were structured and rated, addressing the following aspects: pathological diagnosis of lung cancer, description of the clinical centers, and some administrative and logistical issues in each region of Colombia.
Conclusions: The consensus of experts defined 12 considerations by common agreement, for guidance in the pathological diagnosis of lung cancer, hoping to homogenize both medical and administrative aspects in order to generate an effective result and timely treatment.
THE STATE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREAS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Authors:   University of Johannesburg, School of Tourism & Hospitality, College of Business and Economics, Johannesburg, South Africa, TICHAAWA Tembi Maloney , LEKGAU Refiloe Julia ,   University of Johannesburg, School of Tourism & Hospitality, College of Business and Economics, Johannesburg, South Africa
Published: December 2024

This study adopts a cross-border approach to examining the state of tourism development within the context of
Transfrontier conservation areas, based on three case study sites (Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe). In-depth interviews
conducted with 58 wildlife tourism stakeholders, including tourism businesses, conservation NGOs, community representatives,
and governing authorities, demonstrate that while natural resources constitute the basis of the tourism economies, the level of
development and ownership of tourism offerings differs significantly among the three destinations. Additionally, while
international and regional tourists have been the dominant market for these destinations, there is a strong emergence of domestic
tourists stemming from the post-pandemic era. The unbalanced scale of tourism development in the three destinations
demonstrates that closer attention must be paid to tourism policies and practices that support the inclusion of local entrepreneurs
in the tourism sector to generate a greater localised socioeconomic impact and align stakeholder interests.
Representações sociais emergentes no universo Red Pill e MGTOW brasileiro
Authors: Daudt Rafaella , Valiati Vanessa , Conte Daniel
Published: December 2024

Este estudo analisou representações sociais junto aos movimentos masculinos Red Pill e MGTOW no YouTube, através de uma pesquisa descritiva e exploratória, com base em 94 descrições de canais brasileiros sobre o tema. Identificou-se cinco categorias: estereótipo da mulher como indigna de confiança; uma suposta realidade que precisa ser desvelada pelos homens; autoridade permeada por autonomia masculina; culto ao desempenho; e conceitualização geral do movimento. Essas representações refletem não apenas as visões e ideologias de seus membros, mas também revelam uma heterogeneidade no movimento e em relação às suas percepções sobre o papel da mulher.
Incomunicação
Authors: Barcelos Pereira Salgado Tiago
Published: December 2024

O artigo trata dos desafios das convivências, das indiferenças e das escutas com os quais a comunicação lida quando se atenta para uma de suas facetas, a incomunicação. Essa parte intrínseca aos processos comunicacionais enfatiza o caráter informacional em detrimento das relações em função do aprimoramento dos meios informacionais. Isso contribuiu para que, muitas vezes, o informar fosse tomado como comunicar. Ao ampliar o entendimento da noção de comunicação com base nos três desafios investigados, a comunicação é tratada como relação híbrida, quando alteridades significativas se encontram em contato e contágio mútuo, abrindo-se a outras diferenças em corresponsabilidade mútua.
ПЛАНУВАННЯ ЧИСЕЛЬНОСТІ ТА ФОНДУ ЗАРОБІТНОЇ ПЛАТИ РОБІТНИКІВ ПРИ КОЛЕКТИВНІЙ (БРИГАДНІЙ) ФОРМІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ ПРАЦІ
Authors: Непран Андрій , Мельничук Марина , Руденко Інна
Published: December 2024

УДК 331.28; JEL Classification: М10
Непран А.В., Солопун Н.М., Тимченко І.Є. ПЛАНУВАННЯ ЧИСЕЛЬНОСТІ ТА ФОНДУ ЗАРОБІТНОЇ ПЛАТИ РОБІТНИКІВ ПРИ КОЛЕКТИВНІЙ (БРИГАДНІЙ) ФОРМІ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ ПРАЦІ
Мета – розрахунок планової чисельності працівників та фонду заробітної плати при колективній організації та оплати праці в залежності від рівня рівня поділу праці. Методика дослідження. Для досягнення поставленої мети у дослідженнях були використані такі загальнонаукові та спеціальні методи і прийоми дослідження: метод коефіцієнтів, абстрактиний метод, балансовий метод. Результати. Розрахунок чисельності робітників спеціалізованих та комплексних бригад має певні відмінності. Висхідними даними для розрахунку явочної чисельності спеціалізованої бригади за витратами нормованого часу на одиницю продукції є: трудомісткість виробничої програми за кожним розрядом робіт, які входять до завдання виробничої бригади; витрати робочого часу на одного робітника та середній процент виконання планових норм. Загальна явочна чисельність робітників спеціалізованої бригади дорівнює сумі чисельності робітників за усіма видами робіт, які входять до виробничого завдання бригади. Загальна явочна чисельність робітників спеціалізованої бригади дорівнює сумі чисельності робітників за усіма видами робіт, які входять до виробничого завдання бригади. Облікова чисельність робітників спеціалізованої бригади слюсарів-збиральників визначається шляхом множення явочної чисельності на коефіцієнт приведення явочної чисельності до облікової. Величина коефіцієнта приведення явочної чисельності до облікової залежить від характеру технологічних процесів на підприємствах. Практична значущість. Встановлений порядок розрахунку загальної чисельності спеціалізованих та комбінованих колективів працівників (бригад) дозволяє більш точно та обгрунтовано визначити кількість працівників та розмір фонду заробітної плати.
ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ ТРАНСПОРТНИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ В УМОВАХ ЦИФРОВОЇ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ ТА ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ПРИНЦИПІВ ESG
Authors: Кудрявцев В’ячеслав
Published: December 2024

УДК 330.34; JEL Classification: O10
Кудрявцев В.М. ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ ТРАНСПОРТНИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ В УМОВАХ ЦИФРОВОЇ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ ТА ВПРОВАДЖЕННЯ ПРИНЦИПІВ ESG
Мета. Обґрунтувати доцільність об'єднання процесів цифрової та ESG-трансформації транспортних підприємств у єдину стратегію та представити концепцію такого об'єднання. Методика дослідження. У роботі застосовано методи системного аналізу для виявлення сучасних технологічних трендів у розвитку транспортних підприємств, а також контент-аналіз наукових праць вітчизняних і зарубіжних вчених у галузі управління змінами, забезпечення сталого розвитку підприємств, цифрової та ESG-трансформації. Теоретичною і методологічною основою дослідження є праці провідних вітчизняних і зарубіжних науковців, присвячені розгляду питання сталого розвитку та цифрової і ESG-трансформації. Результати. У роботі визначено, що перехід до сталого розвитку українського транспортного сектору пов'язаний із необхідністю структурної, цифрової та ESG-трансформації економіки. Також було виявлено ключові напрямки, що сприяють зростанню синергії між цифровою та ESG-трансформацією, а саме: розробка цифрових рішень у сфері екологічної безпеки; управління трансформаційними процесами, підготовка кадрів розробників комплексних рішень у сфері цифровізації та ESG; розробка підходів до оцінки ефектів від впровадження цифрових рішень для ESG. Відзначено, що сучасна концепція управління стійким розвитком транспортних підприємств передбачає виділення спеціального контуру в системі управління підприємством, що відповідає за сталий розвиток і містить процедури аналізу та моніторингу процесів цифровізації, ESG-факторів і ризиків. Основне завдання виділення такого контуру управління – запобігання виходу підприємства за межі стійкості за рахунок вжиття превентивних заходів. Цифрова та ESG-трансформація нині є актуальним трендом і тригером розвитку транспорту в усьому світі. При цьому ESG-розвиток є принципом, що скеровує й обмежує цифровізацію та промисловий розвиток, у той час як цифрова трансформація підсилює та прискорює прогрес у царині зелених технологій та економіки. Наукова новизна: уточнено термінологічний апарат у царині цифрової та ESG-трансформації підприємств, що дало змогу сформулювати пропозиції зі створення спеціального контуру управління сталим розвитком підприємств, який міститиме превентивний механізм запобігання виходу підприємств за межі стійкості. Практична значущість: запропоновано підхід до інтеграції процесів цифрової та ESG-трансформації для підвищення конкурентоспроможності та стійкості транспортних підприємств, швидкості їх адаптації до зовнішніх змін, обмежень і ризиків.
ВІЙСЬКОВІ ДІЇ ЯК КАТАЛІЗАТОР ІННОВАЦІЙНИХ ЗМІН В АВТОМОБІЛЬНОМУ ТРАНСПОРТІ: ВИКЛИКИ ТА МОЖЛИВОСТІ ДЛЯ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: Дмитрієва Оксана , Кущ Артем
Published: December 2024

УДК 656; JEL Classification: O31, L91
Дмитрієва О.І., Кущ А.А. ВІЙСЬКОВІ ДІЇ ЯК КАТАЛІЗАТОР ІННОВАЦІЙНИХ ЗМІН В АВТОМОБІЛЬНОМУ ТРАНСПОРТІ: ВИКЛИКИ ТА МОЖЛИВОСТІ ДЛЯ УКРАЇНИ
Мета: дослідження впливу військових дій на інноваційний розвиток автомобільного транспорту в Україні та визначення ключових можливостей для його подальшої модернізації у кризових умовах та післявоєнний період. Методика дослідження: використано комплексний підхід, що включає методи системного аналізу, порівняння, узагальнення та критичний аналіз наукових публікацій і практичного досвіду застосування інноваційних технологій у транспортній сфері. Застосовувалися також елементи прогнозування щодо перспектив відновлення інфраструктури та розвитку галузі після війни. Результати: війна в Україні стала каталізатором значних інноваційних змін в автомобільному транспорті, включаючи впровадження цифрових логістичних платформ для управління перевезеннями, безпілотних транспортних засобів для доставки вантажів у небезпечні регіони та інтелектуальних систем управління транспортними потоками для оптимізації логістичних процесів. Ці рішення сприяли зниженню витрат, підвищенню ефективності транспортних операцій та мінімізації ризиків для людських життів. Розглянуто також можливості використання екологічних технологій, таких як електротранспорт, у післявоєнному відновленні. Наукова новизна: дослідження показало, що інновації є критичним елементом для підтримки стабільності транспортної системи під час війни та закладають основу для сталого розвитку галузі після завершення військових дій. Визначено ключові фактори, що сприятимуть адаптації галузі до нових умов. Практична значущість: запропоновані інноваційні підходи можуть бути використані в плануванні та реалізації проектів з відновлення та модернізації транспортної інфраструктури України, зокрема в умовах обмежених ресурсів та підвищених безпекових вимог, що характерні для післявоєнного періоду. Використання новітніх технологій дозволить забезпечити довготривалу стійкість транспортної системи.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN STATUS IMUNISASI DASAR PADA ANAK BALITA DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS BUHIT KABUPATEN SAMOSIR TAHUN 2024
Authors: Itoleleng Naibaho Nursyah , Dakhi Rahmat  Alyakin , Sinaga Taruli Rohana , Manurung Kesaktian , Sinaga Janno , Silitonga Evawani M. , Brahmana Nettietalia br.
Published: December 2024

Imunisasi merupakan pelayanan kesehatan yang bersifat preventif dengan tujuan untuk melindungi individu dari penyakit yang dapat dicegah dengan imunisasi. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan status  imunisasi dasar pada anak balita di wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Buhit Kabupaten Samosir. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian analitik korelasional. Ranvangan penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan potong-lintang. Penelitian dilakukan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Buhit pada November 2023 s/d Maret 2024. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh anak usia di bawah lima tahun (balita) di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Buhit Kabupaten Samosir dan sebagai responden adalah ibu balita itu sendiri dengan unit analisisnya status imunisasi balita. Sampel berjumlah 95 anak balita yang dipilih secara proporsional random sampling. Variabel penelitian meliputi variabel bebas dan variabel terikat. Analisis data dilakukan secara univariat dan bivariat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan pengetahuan dengan status imunisasi dasar pada anak balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Buhit. Ada hubungan pekerjaan ibu dengan status imunisasi dasar pada anak balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Buhit. Ada hubungan dukungan suami dengan status imunisasi dasar pada anak balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Buhit. Ada hubungan dukungan petugas kesehatan dengan status imunisasi dasar pada anak balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Buhit. Oleh sebab itu sebagai saran penelitian ini adalah agar hasil penelitian ini menjadi referensi ilmiah dalam upaya meningkatkan cakupan imunisasi dasar lengkap di Puskesmas Buhit Kabupaten Samosir. Selain itu, diperlukan upaya peningkatan pengetahuan tentang imunisasi terutama kepada orang tua balita melalui komunikasi, informasi dan edukasi
EFEKTIVITAS PENGGUNAAN AROMATERAPI DALAM MENGURANGI NYERI PADA PASIEN KANKER PAYUDARA : SISTEMATIK REVIEW
Authors: S. Diana Tri Budi , Novieastari Enie , Nuraeni Tuti
Published: December 2024

Kanker payudara merupakan kanker terbanyak di dunia. Pengobatan kanker payudara dimulai dari awal terdiagnosa sampai selanjutnya adalah suatu rangkaian panjang. Keluhan yang sering timbul akibat pengobatan antara lain mual, muntah, kelelahan, dan nyeri. Pasien kanker payudara dengan nyeri kronis sangat mengganggu kualitas hidupnya sehingga kita sebagai perawat harus memiliki cara yang mudah dilakukan pasien dalam mengatasi keluhan nyeri tersebut. Terapi komplementer dapat dilakukan oleh perawat dan dapat dengan mudah di duplikasi oleh pasien salah satunya adalah penggunaan aromaterapi. Tujuan litertur review ini untuk mengetahui efektifitas penggunaan aromaterapi dalam mengurangi nyeri pada pasien kanker payudara. Penelitian ini berupa literature review, artikel dikumpulkan menggunakan database Proquest, Clinical Key, Taylor & Francis Online, dan Science Direct dengan kata kunci aromaterapi, manajemen nyeri, dan kanker payudara. Kriteria inklusi meliputi artikel yang terbit dari tahun 2013-2023. Sembilan dari sepuluh artikel yang ditelaah menyatakan bahwa penggunaan aromaterapi dapat mengurangi nyeri pasien kanker payudara, dan hanya satu artikel yang menunjukkan hasil yang tidak signifikan.
PENGARUH INTERVENSI SLOW STROKE BACK MASSAGE TERHADAP TEKANAN DARAH PASIEN DIRUANGAN ICU
Authors: Yunus Pipin , Umar Arifin , Wahyuningsih Wahyuningsih , Pango Ramdan
Published: December 2024

Pasien-pasien kritis mengalami perubahan tekanan darah pada berbagai sistem diantaranya kardiovaskuler, sistem integumen, sistem musculoskeletal, sistem eliminasi urine. Salah satu terapi komplementer yang dapat meningkatkan peredaran darah adalah SSBM (Slow stroke back massage) yaitu dapat meningkatkan tingkat relaksasi, yang pada gilirannya dapat mengurangi tingkat depresi. Tujuan peneliitian untuk melakukan penerapan intervensi slow stroke back massage terhadap perubahan tekanan darah pasien diruangan ICU Rsud  Prof. Dr. H. Aloei Saboe Kota Gorontalo. Metode penelitian kuantitatif eksperimen dengan pendekatan one group pre-test and post-test tanpa kelompok kontrol. Subjek studi pada penelitian ini sebanyak 15 responden, Pengumpulan data menggunakan lembar observasi tekanan darah, dengan pengukuran dilakukan menggunakan alat Tensimeter, Analisis data menggunakan uji statistik wilcoxon. Hasil penelitian pada 15 responden menunjukkan sebelum intervensi mayoritas dalam kategori hipertensi derajat 1 untuk tekanan darah sistolik (80%) dan diastolik (80-99 mmHg). Setelah intervensi, terjadi penurunan jumlah responden dalam kategori hipertensi derajat 1, dengan peningkatan pada kategori normal dan prahipertensi. Intervensi slow stroke back massage signifikan menurunkan tekanan darah pada pasien ICU, dengan p-value 0,001 untuk sistolik dan 0,003 untuk diastolik. Intervensi slow stroke back massage efektif menurunkan tekanan darah pada pasien hipertensi di ICU. Analisis Wilcoxon menunjukkan penurunan signifikan pada tekanan darah sistolik dan diastolik pasca intervensi. Meskipun beberapa responden dengan komplikasi seperti diabetes tipe 2 atau edema tidak menunjukkan perubahan signifikan, mayoritas mengalami penurunan tekanan darah.
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN DAN PEKERJAAN ORANG TUA TERHADAP KARIES GIGI PADA ANAK TK AL-ISLAH DESA TILEY KECAMATAN MOROTAI SELATAN BARAT
Authors: Wahyuningsih Wahyuningsih , Manampiring Aaltje E. , Mandey Silvya L.
Published: December 2024

Vaksinasi merupakan salah satu upaya pengendalian corona virus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Salah satu faktor yang menentukan tinggi rendahnya cakupan vaksinasi yaitu aksesibilitas. Tujuan penelitian ini mengetahui gambaran aksesibilitas pelayanan vaksinasi Covid-19 di kota Manado. Penelitian merupakan penelitian deskriptif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Kota Manado pada Juni-Juli 2022. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 100 masyarakat yang berusia >12 tahun. Teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu accidental sampling. Instrumen penelitian yaitu kuesioner. Data diperoleh melalui wawancara dan dianalisis secara univariat. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa paling banyak beragama Kristen Protestan (63%), berjenis kelamin perempuan (63%), berpendidikan SMA (63%) dan pekerjan sebagai pelajar/ mahasiswa (50%). Aksesibilitas pelayanan kesehatan vaksinasi Covid-19 jarak tempuh paling banyak menjawab 1-5 km (47%) dan merasa bahwa lokasi layanan kesehatan dekat (58%). Berdasarkan waktu tempuh menunjukkan paling banyak < 15 menit dan cepat (54%). Berdasarkan kemudahan transportasi ditemukan bahwa paling banyak menuju dengan kendaraan bermotor (82%), kondisi jalan baik (64%) dan sangat mudah dicapai (61%). Kesimpulan penelitian ini yaitu mudah dan cepat aksesibilitas layanan kesehatan vaksinasi Covid-19 di kota Manado.
Starting Well: A Meta-Analysis of the Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Academic Skills in Early Childhood
Authors: Zhao Baobao , Liu Juan , Luo Liang
Published: December 2024

This study presents a meta-analysis of the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and academic skills in early childhood using both cross-sectional and longitudinal effect sizes. The cross-sectional (111 studies with 435 effect sizes representing 86,808 participants) and longitudinal (59 studies with 321 effect sizes representing 46,870 participants) analyses show midlevel effect sizes (r cross  =  0.25, r long  = 0.31). The moderation analyses reveal that (a) higher GDP per capita strengthens the SES–academic skill relation in a cross-sectional analysis; (b) early education expansion might reduce the effect of SES on academic skill over time; (c) income inequality does not moderate the relation between SES and academic skill; and (d) the pooled longitudinal relation (i.e., within one year) between SES and academic skill is larger than the pooled cross-sectional relation. Taken together, these findings can guide future work on the relationship between SES and academic skill in early childhood.
The Role of Financial Stability of Insurance Companies in Economic Development
Authors: Shirin Khalikulova
Published: December 2024

Financial stability represents the capacity of enterprises to effectively manage financial resources, ensuring continuous production and service delivery. This study explores the insurance system as a critical business sector where financial stability plays a pivotal role, highlighting its dual function as a means for securing operations and attracting investments into the national economy. Despite the significant role of insurance companies in fostering economic development, limited research exists on their contribution to financial stability and investment mobilization. This research aims to analyze the interplay between financial stability and the insurance sector's investment potential. Using a mixed-method approach, the study examines financial indicators and industry practices. The findings reveal that stable financial management in insurance companies enhances investment flows and supports sustainable economic growth. The implications underscore the importance of robust financial policies and innovative strategies for strengthening the role of the insurance sector in economic development.
Peculiarities of Private Capital Accounting in Cotton Textile Clusters
Authors: Qahramon Urishev
Published: December 2024

This article explores the legal, theoretical, and methodological foundations for forming the authorized capital of business entities, emphasizing the accounting of foreign founders' shares. While previous studies address general capital formation, limited attention is given to foreign contributions' specific accounting practices. This research aims to bridge this gap by developing recommendations for accurately accounting for foreign founders’ shares. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzes regulatory frameworks and accounting practices. Findings highlight discrepancies in current methods and propose standardized guidelines to enhance transparency and compliance. These results have implications for improving financial reporting and fostering international investment confidence.
International National Park For The Development Of International Ecoturism In The Zarafshan Valley Apply Models
Authors: Sirliboev Vokhid
Published: December 2024

With the increasing global interest in ecotourism, projected to grow at an average annual rate of 16.13% from 2023 to 2028, Uzbekistan aims to position the Zarafshan Valley as a significant ecotourism destination. The government’s commitment is reflected in initiatives like the Presidential Decree No. PF-9, which sets ambitious targets for international tourism. The study focuses on adopting and adapting global ecotourism models to develop an International National Park in the Zarafshan Valley, aligning it with the region’s ecological and cultural characteristics. A multi-dimensional approach was employed to design the park, encompassing biodiversity studies, socio-cultural assessments, and economic feasibility analyses. The research involved identifying conservation priorities, tourist potential, and funding sources. The planning process adhered to international guidelines, leveraging frameworks from UNESCO and IUCN. Strategic land-use zoning, stakeholder engagement, and infrastructure development were pivotal, with inspirations drawn from successful models in the United States, Europe, and emerging ecotourism destinations. The study identifies the American, European, and park-reserve models as adaptable frameworks for the Zarafshan Valley. Key features, such as collaborative management, community participation, and eco-friendly infrastructure, were highlighted. Challenges such as insufficient infrastructure and limited local entrepreneurship were noted, with strategies proposed to address these gaps. The research underscores the potential for sustainable tourism to foster biodiversity conservation and socio-economic benefits. The establishment of an International National Park in the Zarafshan Valley presents a transformative opportunity for Uzbekistan’s ecotourism. By integrating global best practices and ensuring local community involvement, the initiative can enhance regional economic development, environmental conservation, and international recognition. Future research should focus on monitoring the park’s environmental and socio-economic impact, refining management practices, and scaling sustainable ecotourism models.
The presentation of the application of game theory to historical events
Authors:   Faculty of Security Studies, Educons University, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia, Ivetić Zorana , Tošić Jovanka ,   Faculty of Security Studies, Educons University, Sremska Kamenica, Serbia
Published: December 2024

The modern world is characterized by a multitude of problems that contain conflicts of different interests. The importance and frequency of the problem caused the need to develop techniques for managing conflict situations. Accordingly, game theory has developed as a special direction and methodology used in the study, analysis and resolution of conflict situations. This theoretical direction deals with the phenomenon of making rational decisions in conflict situations and is considered a specific type of mathematical analysis of conflicts. It is a mathematical discipline that deals with the formalization of the decision-making process in situations where multiple decision-making subjects participate, who have conflicting interests. Each of the opposing sides has several strategies at their disposal. The goal is to determine the strategy that is best for each side in a conflict situation. The use of game theory provides a clearer representation of possible alternative solutions to a conflict situation. The paper shows the application of game theory to certain historical events. Through the petition payment matrix, solutions to the Battle of the Bismarck Sea, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the arms race are possible. It should be noted that for the analysis of a mathematical model, game theory requires quantifying and measuring something that is immeasurable, such as motives, outcomes, preferences, etc., when it comes to different (some) conflict situations. During the selection of the strategy, only the most important decision-making factors are included in the consideration, and the others are neglected, which can lead to the absence of a wider picture that could influence the final choice of strategy. Game theory is widely applicable, but the high degree of abstraction greatly limits its practical value.
Open Qualitative Research: A Primer from UKRN
Authors: Bonina Carla , Clark Robbie William Alexander , Farran Emily Kate , Gameiro Sofia , Hanchard Matthew , Higman Rosie , korzeniowska anna , Sheppard Nick , Marcu Afrodita , Network Reproducibility , Tumelty Niamh , Uttley Jim , Gowie Evangeline , Mauthner Natasha , Cole Nicki Lisa
Published: December 2024

The UNESCO Recommendations for Open Science define it as an inclusive framework that integrates movements and practices aimed at making multilingual scientific knowledge openly accessible, reusable, and collaborative for the benefit of science and society. This approach emphasizes transparency, collaboration, rigor, and accessibility, principles that align closely with qualitative research methodologies. In the health and social sciences, qualitative methods explore the meanings, experiences, and perspectives of individuals and groups. Open qualitative research encompasses diverse practices, including transparency in design and analysis, enabling meaningful scrutiny, and fostering collaboration through stakeholder engagement and co-production. The application of openness in qualitative research varies based on the context and specific project needs.
Developmental patterns of achievement emotions and math performance in primary school – differences in school burnout
Authors: Pavlova Alina , Korhonen Johan , Järvenoja Hanna , Mononen Riikka
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to investigate profiles of math emotions and performance, and their stability when students transition from Grade 4 to 5 (n = 345). Furthermore, differences in school burnout levels associated with profile membership were investigated. A latent profile analysis was conducted to identify subgroups of students with different patterns of math anxiety, enjoyment, boredom and performance (i.e., arithmetic fluency and number processing), followed by latent transition analysis to examine profiles’ stability. We identified four profiles of math emotions and performance: Positive (positive with mixed performance, i.e., high in arithmetic fluency, average in number processing) [t1 and t2: 27.0%]; Anxious (mildly anxious and weaker-performing) [t1: 32.8%; t2: 32.5%]; Neutral (neutral and high-performing) [t1: 25.2%; t2: 25.8%]; and Negative (negative with mixed performance, i.e., weaker in arithmetic fluency, average in number processing) [t1: 15.1%; t2: 14.8%]. The profiles demonstrated high stability of remaining in the same group, with the Anxious profile indicating the highest stability (96.8%) and the Negative profile, the lowest (79.0%). Furthermore, we observed that the profiles characterised by higher performance, higher positive emotions and lower negative emotions exhibited lower burnout levels than other profiles. In line with previous research, these findings suggest that students demonstrate individual differences in math emotions, performance and school burnout already in primary school, and that studying these heterogeneous patterns is crucial for providing personalised educational support in math teaching and learning.
The PEP-GOAL: Validation of a Proposition Evaluation Procedure as an implicit measure of health goal conflict and facilitation
Authors: Culot Catherine , Crombez Geert , Kassas Sara , Leys Christophe , Smeding  , DeSmet Ann
Published: December 2024

People often intend to embrace a healthy lifestyle but struggle to adopt or maintain these habits. Conflict and facilitation between health goals and other life goals (horizontal interrelations) or personal values (vertical interrelations) can impact the initiation and maintenance of health behaviors. Optimal measures of such goal interrelations are crucial to ensure the efficacy of health behavior interventions. However, existing methods heavily rely on self-reports, making them susceptible to biases. In this study, we introduce the PEP-Goal, the first implicit measure of health goal conflict and facilitation based on the Propositional Evaluation Paradigm (PEP). Our findings revealed notable dissociations between the PEP-Goal and the standard self-report approach (Personal Project Analysis). While our study offers initial support for the predictive validity of PEP-Goal, further refinements are warranted. Specifically, implicit PEP-Goal scores indicating horizontal conflict and facilitation between physical activity (PA) goals and other life goals positively correlated with actual PA behavior, as quantified by activity trackers over a one-week period. Conversely, implicit vertical scores did not exhibit significant predictive value. Although further improvements are necessary, this study provides preliminary evidence for the predictive validity at the horizontal level and practical applicability of PEP-Goal as an implicit measure of goal interrelations.
Three-Sided Testing to Establish Practical Significance: A Tutorial
Authors: Isager Peder Mortvedt , Fitzgerald Jack
Published: December 2024

Researchers may want to know whether an observed statistical relationship is either meaningfully negative, meaningfully positive, or small enough to be considered practically equivalent to zero. Such a question can not be addressed with standard null hypothesis significance testing, nor with standard equivalence testing. Three-sided testing (TST) is a procedure to address such questions, by simultaneously testing whetheran estimated relationship is significantly below, within, or above predetermined smallest effect sizes of interest. TST is a natural extension of the standard two one-sided test for equivalence (TOST). TST offers a more comprehensive decision framework than TOST with no penalty to error rates or statistical power. In this paper, we give a non-technical introduction to TST, provide commands for conducting TST in both Rand Jamovi, and provide a Shiny app for easy implementation. Whenever a meaningful smallest effect size of interest can be specified, TST should be combined with null hypothesis significance testing as the default frequentist testing procedure.
Recent pseudoscience accusation echoes historic pushback against general relativity
Authors: Frohlich Joel , Safron Adam , Reggente Nicco
Published: December 2024

Last year, a controversial letter criticized a highly cited theory of consciousness, integratedinformation theory or IIT, as “pseudoscience”. The letter was penned by 10 prominentpsychologists, cognitive scientists, and neuroscientists, and signed by over 100 additional researchers,creating a group called “IIT-Concerned.” The pseudoscience accusation, while controversial, hassince been repeated by one of IIT-Concerned most vocal members. Herein, we will challenge IIT-Concerned’s criticism by providing a historical parallel. And yet, our goal is not to promote IIT over other theories of consciousness. As discussed below, we believe that IIT has both strengths and weaknesses as a theory of consciousness; we are not arguing against reasonable criticisms of the theory. Rather, our goal is to critique the reasoning of IIT-Concerned. In what follows, we provide a brief background on IIT for context before diving into the controversy surrounding the theory and, finally, drawing a historical analogy that we believe to be illuminating.
Children's competence at solving arithmetic operations in a working memory task
Authors: Hutton Una , Towse John Nicholas , Hitch Graham
Published: December 2024

This report is based on research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council,grant number R000236113. In the present report we disclose ancillary analyses of thedata from two experiments examining children’s working memory (operation) span.
No-Exit Brexit: Japanese Affiliate Exit and Divestment in Post-Brexit UK
Authors: Ryan Michael , Tanaka Ayumu
Published: December 2024

This paper examines Brexit's impact on Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) in the UK, with a specific focus on affiliate exit and divestment. Utilizing Toyo Keizai Inc.'s Overseas Japanese Companies Data spanning 2010--2020, the study employs a difference-in-differences (DiD) estimation approach and synthetic DiD approach to compare Japanese affiliates' exit and divestment in the UK to affiliates located in other EU nations. Contrary to widespread expectations of a mass exodus of Japanese firms from the UK post-Brexit, the study reveals no statistically significant impact of Brexit on either Japanese affiliate exit or divestment. This finding challenges a prevailing narrative surrounding Brexit's detrimental effects on foreign investment in the UK. The observed resilience of Japanese affiliates is likely attributable to FDI hysteresis effects, arising from the substantial fixed and sunk costs inherent in FDI. These costs create a strong incentive for firms to maintain existing operations even in the face of political and economic uncertainty.
Ikhlas App: Aplikasi Pengelolaan Masjid Berbasis PWA di Masjid Al-Ikhlas Sorosutan Yogyakarta
Authors: Alfaz Revansha Zulfikar , Kurniawardhani Arrie
Published: December 2024

Aplikasi Masjid Al-Ikhlas Sorosutan dirancang untuk meningkatkan keamanan kotak infak, transparansi keuangan, dan manajemen kegiatan masjid. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan solusi berbasis Progressive Web Application (PWA) yang dapat diakses melalui browser dan berfungsi sebagai aplikasi di smartphone para takmir. Metode yang digunakan adalah design thinking dengan lima tahapan: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, dan test. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah aplikasi yang memiliki fitur monitoring kotak infak, pencatatan keuangan digital, jadwal salat otomatis, serta modul pendidikan Al-Qur'an yang terstruktur. Pengujian aplikasi menggunakan Lighthouse dilakukan untuk mengukur performa aplikasi dan hasilnya menunjukkan Performa dengan nilai 76, Aksesibilitas dengan nilai 89, Best Practice dengan nilai 93, dan Search Engine Optimization (SEO) dengan nilai 100. Pengujian menggunakan System Usability Scale (SUS) dilakukan untuk mengetahui penerimaan pengguna terhadap aplikasi yang menghasilkan nilai 81,43%, yang termasuk dalam kategori "acceptable" dan "good" dengan skor B. Kesimpulannya, penerapan PWA dapat membantu meningkatkan efisiensi manajemen masjid serta mendukung kegiatan sosial dan keagamaan di Masjid Al-Ikhlas.

The Masjid Al-Ikhlas Sorosutan application is designed to enhance donation box security, financial transparency, and the management of mosque activities. This research aims to develop a solution based on a Progressive Web Application (PWA) that can be accessed through a browser and function as a smartphone app for the mosque administrators. The methodology used is design thinking, which consists of five stages: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. The outcome of this research is an application featuring donation box monitoring, digital financial record-keeping, automatic prayer schedules, and a structured Quran education module. Application testing was conducted using Lighthouse to measure performance, yielding scores of 76 for performance, 89 for accessibility, 93 for best practices, and 100 for search engine optimization (SEO). User acceptance was assessed through the System Usability Scale (SUS), which resulted in a score of 81.43%, placing the application in the "acceptable" and "good" categories with a grade of B. In conclusion, the implementation of PWA can help improve mosque management efficiency and support social and religious activities at Masjid Al-Ikhlas.
Canadian Physiotherapists’ Perspectives about Core Professional Values and Associated Behaviours: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Authors: Dal Bello-Haas Vanina , Miller Patricia A , Zaide Mashal , Faur Madeleine , Lauzon Chantal J
Published: December 2024

Relevance:

Core values influence health care professionals' behaviours and decision-making. Research has yet to examine Canadian physiotherapists’ views about core professional values (CPVs).

Purpose:

To explore physiotherapists’ views about CPVs and associated behaviours (ABs).

Methods:

A qualitative descriptive approach was undertaken. Narrative text data collected from members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), including physiotherapists, physiotherapist assistants, retired and student members, regulators, and executives and members in leadership roles during three rounds of e-Delphi surveys, conducted as part of the CPA Core Professional Values and Associated Behaviours document development process, were analyzed using descriptive content analysis by teams of two researchers.

Results:

Three categories (Integral … A Given; Perhaps, It's Debatable; Conflicting, Competing and Differing Tensions and Perspectives) and two sub-categories (In Part, Maybe, But … I'm Not Sure I Completely Agree With What You Are Proposing; I Beg to Differ … I'm Not on Board with What You are Proposing) emerged. Accountability, Integrity, and Respect were perceived most positively. Wavering views regarding Advocacy, Client/Patient-Centredness, Compassion/Caring and Excellence were evident. Altruism, Equity, and Social Accountability had the most contentious and divergent perspectives.

Conclusion:

Views about CPVs varied on a continuum from wholly positive/agreement to more neutral to ambivalent to wholly negative/disagreement. Future research, utilizing different theoretical approaches, can further our understanding about the role CPVs play in the practice of Canadian physiotherapists.
Assessing sedentary behavior between theory and practice
Authors: Cikač Ana , Teraž Kaja , Pišot Saša
Published: December 2024

Although sedentary behavior (SB) is still an under-researched area, some studies have shown a significant association between prolonged sitting and an increased risk of mortality, due to various causes, independent of physical activity. Despite the health risks, there are currently no specific guidelines for individuals to self-assess their SB. A pilot observational study was conducted as part of the »Knowledge for Health« event. A short online quiz “Sedentary meter” was developed, consisting of a pictorial scale to help event participants assess their daily sedentary time and to promote a better understanding of the associated health risks. The quiz questions were formulated based on the WHO definition of SB. The participants’ task was to subjectively estimate the amount of sedentary time in various types of SB on a typical day. The results obtained for SB could then be immediately compared with the figurative scale based on the WHO guidelines. The analysis confirmed SB (533.0±224.7 min/day) in all age groups, although possible differences according to the type of SB were noted. Despite statistically non-significant differences, those between age groups may indicate the extent to which SB can be individualized. The differences between age groups may indicate the importance of considering SB which can be targeted based on each age group's daily routine. The simple tool for accessing SB raised awareness of which specific type of SB accounts for the majority of participants' daily sedentary time. The self-critical acceptance of the “poor results” across all age groups shows the effectiveness of the initiative in raising awareness of SB issues.
THE PROJECT TO PROTECT THE TOURIST TRAIL ALONG THE CONSTANTINE RAVINE: SAFETY FOR THE NATURAL SCENIC BENEFITS OF THE TRAIL
Authors: Zoubir Mosbah
Published: December 2024

This study examines the evolution of the tourist trail since its update. It provides a detailed account of findings over time, highlighting various aspects of the route and the breathtaking views it offers of the Ravine Rock landscapes (Benfadel, 2016). Since the colonial era, the trail has faced obstacles that have affected its economic development. Its structuring has been shaped by historical events and their influence, particularly the Rèmes project. This analysis underscores the trail's slow expansion since the end of the French colonial period (Mekki, 2018). Users express a desire to address the current shortcomings of the trail. Paradoxically, the caution required to navigate the route is one of the key attractions of natural tourism. The trail offers the chance to explore a natural monument, fostering meaningful interactions and providing vivid descriptions of its natural features. The aim of protecting and developing Constantine's tourist trail is to introduce visitors to its rocky landscapes and the Rhumel, rekindling interest in nature-based tourism. The scenery - sometimes rustic, sometimes harsh due to the steep path’s challenges - offers an idealistic motivation to reconnect with nature. This progression enhances the appreciation of the striking beauty of the cliffs’ sheer faces.