bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
On the role of visualization in teaching mathematics (using an example of the concept of function)
Authors:   Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering, Tuktamyshov N. K. , Gorskaya T. Yu. ,   Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering
Published: October 2022

In the teaching community, there is an ongoing discussion about the difference between visual and analytical thinking and the issues of psychological-pedagogical argumentation of the concept of visual teaching mathematics. Following the discussion, this paper is aimed to identify visual images understanding. The research objective is to identify the role of images in the formation of mathematical concepts (using an example of the concept of function). The novelty of the work is that an image is considered not as a result but as a condition for mathematical concept understanding. The authors used theoretical and experimental methods of study (the analysis of psychological and pedagogical sources, testing, and survey). To achieve the goal, special examinational questions were developed. The authors identified the role of influence of using images and concepts initially existing in the student’s mind on the efficiency of understanding the essence of a mathematical concept. The study revealed that students who have the skills of both visual and analytical thinking demonstrate the best results of understanding mathematical concepts. The research shows that visual and analytical types of thinking not always comply with each other, therefore, methodologically verified teaching mathematical concepts and relations should be proportionally balanced. The prevalence of any type of thinking by the students is individual. The essential prerequisite for successful application of visual teaching methods is to take into account the initial images, ideas, and associations of students in teaching. Visualization is an important method of learning mathematics; however, understanding mathematical concepts does not suppose isomorphism between understanding of a concept and its image.
The use of metrics in evaluation of the higher education efficiency: feasibility and limitations
Authors:   Ural State University of Economics, Vlasova N. Yu. , Molokova E. L. ,   Ural State University of Economics
Published: October 2022

The efficiency of educational system is one of the key areas of research due to its significant impact on the development of an individual and the society, on the one hand, and the amount of resources allocated to this sector, on the other. The research is aimed at the theoretical understanding and analyzing of the practical implementation of the metrics used to evaluate higher education efficiency, and identifying possible risks associated with this assessment. The importance of the research is explained by the theoretical need to define the essence, components, and parameters of the effectiveness of education. Its practical significance is characterized by the need to form methodology and evaluating techniques that can adequately assess the direct and indirect effects of education, its impact on the development of the society. The paper gives a brief overview and comparative analysis of methodological approaches to the analysis of the higher education efficiency, identifies evaluation criteria depending on the context, object, and the research area. The authors define the methods to evaluate efficiency, among which the use of metrics is gaining popularity; however, they currently have a few limitations that form the risk of distorting the behavior of actors in the field of higher education. The analysis of a wide range of ratings, monitoring tests and other studies that use metrics allowed identifying their features that evoke systemic problems. Among such problems, the most likely and dangerous are the formation of deviant behavior of actors in the system of the higher education, combined with disregard for the goals and means of achieving them, and the likelihood of falling into the institutional trap of metrics.
Information and organizational-analytical support of powers of bodies of authority: the essence and key problems
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Demidova S. E.
Published: October 2022

The analysis of information and organizational-analytical support of public authorities’ powers is a necessary step to improve the efficiency of the budgetary funds use and ensure the quality of providing public services. The relevance of the study is caused by the growth of uncertainty when making managerial decisions requiring new approaches in the sphere of information and analytical activity, as well as by the transition to the project management. The paper gives the characteristics of legal and methodological principles of financing federal budget expenses for information and organizational-analytical support of power of federal public authorities. The author investigated the theoretical and practical approaches to the conceptual framework in the sphere of information and organizational-analytical support, identified the differences between the activity support and provision, described the concepts, and proposed substantial elements of each of them. The paper analyzes the expenses for information and organizational-analytical support of powers. The study identified the systemic issues related to the opacity of implementing powers of public authorities and their duplication, to the decrease in the competitive methods of budgetary financing due to the subsidizing priority over public procurements, as well as to excessive spending for the support of authorities’ activity and the information purpose not related to the improvement of quality of rendering government services. The author carried out a factor analysis of the expenses for information and organizational-analytical support of authorities, developed recommendations on the improvement of budget financing. The potential for enhancing efficiency of the expenses for information and organizational-analytical support of public authorities’ powers are associated with the improvement of legislation in terms of detailing a conceptual framework, the development of methodological recommendations, and identifying a public authority responsible for methodological support, coordination, and monitoring. To uplevel the openness of the budget expenses for information and organizational-analytical support of powers of federal public authorities, the author proposes to set the requirements to the systemic publishing in the official websites of plans for information and organizational-analytical support of powers of federal public authorities and the report data on the plan implementation and the results achievement; to monitor the expenses.
The analysis of the loan portfolio and credit risk in a commercial bank
Authors:   Samara University of Public Administration “International Market Institute”, Ramzaeva E. P. ,   Samara State Technical University,   Samara State University of Economics, Kravchenko O. V. ,   Samara University of Public Administration “International Market Institute”,   Samara State Technical University
Published: October 2022

The implementation of a competent credit policy, the formation of a balanced loan portfolio, and the minimization of a level of credit risk are the main tasks of banking management. Credit operations of commercial banks have been and remain the most profitable and the banking sector profitability directly affects the financial market sustainable development. The main purpose of the study is to analyze the commercial bank credit activity and a credit risk on the example of the HCF Bank LLC commercial bank. The paper analyzes the structure of the bank’s loan portfolio, the overdue debt level, and the credit transactions restructuring. The authors performed the centralized and decentralized (coefficient) analysis of the commercial bank credit activity. The centralized analysis results showed the bank’s full compliance with the standards regulating lending activities. Ratio analysis revealed a downward trend in the quality of the retail customers’ loan portfolio due to an increase in the overdue debt and, consequently, an increase in credit risk. Based on the results of the study, the authors came to a conclusion that the level of the commercial bank credit activity for the analyzed period is high. The commercial bank has a low diversified loan portfolio, which makes it dependent on the loyalty and solvency level of its main individual customers. The assigned international and national credit ratings indicate a high degree of the commercial bank creditworthiness in the medium term period. The analysis of bank procedures for the work with credit risks shows that the bank follows the standard policy in the sphere of credit risk management. However, to avoid the growth of the riskiness level of credit operations and maintain the quality of the loan portfolio at a high level, the commercial bank should introduce more effective measures of managing credit risk, such as limiting, diversifying, and securing.
Digital transformation of controlling functions
Authors:   Togliatti State University, Borgardt E. A.
Published: October 2022

The highly turbulent external environment of an organization and the multi-level internal environment necessitate fundamentally new conceptual approaches to the organization management. Contemporary postindustrial period specifies digital business transformation as a new vector of the companies’ economic development. In this regard, the author considers the controlling system that has received worldwide recognition to be an effective one. The paper briefly characterizes the main trends in the global economy, changes in business environment, and management issues in the activity of an organization. The analysis of the functioning and development of the general management and digital technology system allowed distinguishing a number of interrelated components of the contemporary management paradigm. The author specifies the directions of theoretical studies in the field of controlling: clarification of the conceptual apparatus, the formation of the principles of constructing a system, functional features identification, the development of up-dated tools, and the expansion of spheres of influence on various aspects of the company’s activity. The paper presents the author’s interpretation of the “Controlling” category, determines the boundaries of the tasks of the controlling system, and highlights its main functions. The paper presents the assessment of the state and dynamics of digital transformations of Russian organizations. The author describes the main directions of the controlling system digitalization in the company and considers the impact of using the key digital technologies on the management efficiency. The paper defines the most promising Industry 4.0 technologies, the use of which leads to the controlling system transformations and qualitative changes in its functionality. The theoretical and practical understanding of digital opportunities in the sphere of management and the structuring of controlling functions allowed formulating the essence of transformation of each of them. The author proposes the development of the controlling system based on digitalization, which ensures the stable functioning of an enterprise and the systemic solution of problems arising as a result of interaction between the enterprise and the internal and external environment.
Conversor CA-CC Isolado para Aplicações de Geração Eólica Offshore com Transmissão HVDC
Authors: Bezerra Marcus A. A. , Praça Paulo P. , Oliveira Demercil S. , Honório Dalton A. , Barreto Luiz Henrique S. C.
Published: October 2022

Este artigo propõe um conversor CA-CC isolado usando a técnica de interleaving associada ao transformador de interfase. A partir do conversor base proposto é possível a obtenção de duas versões trifásicas: uma com lado secundário em paralelo ou outra com o lado secundário em série. Uma característica da topologia é a isolação galvânica na saída em média tensão CC (MVDC), esta configuração pode ser aplicada em sistemas de geração eólica (WECS) offshore com transmissão HVDC. Como alternativa para reduzir custos e aumentar a densidade de potência nos sistemas offshore, o uso de coletores CC em substituição aos sistemas CA existentes, mostra-se uma tendência nesse tipo configuração. A topologia proposta entraria como o WECS para a interconexão em MVDC das turbinas eólicas. Os resultados de simulação demonstram o correto funcionamento da topologia e sua capacidade de operar como um WECS. Os parâmetros adotados para a obtenção dos resultados baseiam-se em um modelo real de turbina eólica para uma potência de 3MVA.
Socioeconomic determinants of the creation of farm business by youth in north-western Benin
Authors:   University of Parakou, Batonwero P , Degla P , Agalati B
Published: October 2022

The high potentials of the agricultural sector in terms of income and jobs in Benin contrasts with unemployment among youth. Thus, this study investigated the socioeconomic factors determining the creation of farm business by youth in the northwest of Benin. Based on a random sample of 198 young farmers and with the criteria of labor and market dependence, a typology of the farms was made. Then, an analysis of the determinants of farm business creation was carried out by using a logistic regression model. The results showed that there are four types of farms in the study area, namely: modern farm business, family farm business, modern family farm and peasant family farm. Whereas “family farm business” is characterized by both a dominance of market dependence and a family labor, the most developed form, the “modern family farm,” is characterized by both a dominance of self-consumption and a hired labor, adopted by few. Based on the market dependence criterion only, those four farming types were re-grouped into two main types: family farm and farm business. Whereas family farm is characterized by a dominance of self-consumption, farm business is market-oriented. From this typology, it emerged that there are more farmers with basic education and basic training in agriculture, belonging to an agricultural association and having land ownership in farm businesses than in family farms. The results also showed that professional training in agriculture and land ownership positively influenced the creation of farm business, whereas, savings, number of family agricultural workers and contact with agricultural extension services negatively influenced it. This suggests that making credit more attractive and developing a new type of coaching to support young entrepreneurs would be more favorable to the emergence of farm businesses. Integrating these results could help to improve the orientation of policies and projects devoted to promoting agricultural entrepreneurship among youth in Benin. Key words: Farmers, Agri-business, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Employment of youth, Farming, Determinants, Benin
Effect of soaking conditions on chemical composition, antioxidant activity, total phenols, flavonoids and anti-nutritional contents of finger millet
Authors:   Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Abioye VF , Olatunde SJ , Ogunlakin GO , Abioye OA
Published: October 2022

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is a staple cereal grain in certain parts of the world with low income populations. It is a minor cereal grain grown extensively in some areas of Africa and consumed for its several health benefits. Finger millet is nutritionally dense as well as a gluten-free food crop that is stable on storage, but less utilized in tropical and semi-arid regions of the world due to the presence of anti-nutrients. This study investigated the effect of soaking as a pretreatment method on the chemical composition, anti-nutrients, phenolic content, flavonoids and antioxidant properties of finger millet. Finger millet seeds were soaked in water at different temperatures (30, 40 and 50 °C) and time intervals (0, 6, 12, 18 and 24 h). Samples were taken at 6 h intervals, washed, dried in the oven at 50 °C to a constant weight, milled into flour and sieved to obtain fine flour (100 µm). The flour samples were analyzed for proximate composition, anti-nutrients, phenolic content, flavonoids and antioxidant activity. All data obtained were subjected to analysis of variance. The moisture, protein, fat, ash, crude fibre, and carbohydrate ranged between 7.08-9.41, 4.16-9.47, 2.91-5.32, 0.82-2.48, 1.32-2.95, and 73.57-78.47%, respectively. Residual anti-nutrients in the flour ranged from 1.20-2.23, 0.38-0.75 mg/100g, 2.30-6.73%, and 0.39-1.48 mg/100 g for tannin, phytate, trypsin and oxalate, respectively. Phosphorus, sodium, calcium, potassium, and iron ranged from 24.3-98.8, 0.123-0.90, 142.24 -192.16, 105-396, and 2.20-6.59 mg/100 g, respectively. Total phenolics ranged from 16.00 to 40.29 mg/100g. The flavonoid and antioxidant activity of the soaked finger millet flour increased with increased soaking time and temperature. This study has established that soaking can be used as a pretreatment method in reducing the anti-nutrient content, improving nutrients, enhancing the mineral content of the grains, and hence, maximize the potentials of finger millet for the production of value-added products. Key words: Finger millet, proximate, polyphenols, minerals, anti-nutrients, pretreatment, antioxidant activity, flavonoids
Quality compliance of fruits and vegetables sold at street vending sites of Tshwane, South Africa
Authors:   University of South Africa, Chauke NC , Tabit FT
Published: October 2022

The selling of fruits and vegetables in the street is a common phenomenon in developing countries due to high levels of unemployment. In South Africa, street vending of fruits and vegetables brings valuable income to many impoverished households, thereby improving the livelihoods of people who are not formally employed. The Agricultural Product Standards Act No. 119 of 1990 of South Africa provides for the standardisation of quality norms for agricultural produce. Enforcing the Agricultural Product Standards Act is essential to ensure that agricultural produce sold in the streets is regulated and controlled so it is safe throughout the supply chain from the farm to the vending site. The purpose of this research was to investigate quality compliance of fresh fruits and vegetables sold by street vendors in the Tshwane metropolis, South Africa. A cross-sectional study survey was conducted in which stratified random sampling was used to sample 200 fresh fruit and vegetable vendors. Their knowledge of the requirements of the Agricultural Product Standards Act of South Africa was analysed. The compliance of their produce with quality regulations and the level of monitoring by authorities were also evaluated. Most respondents (89%) did not know about the Act. Only a small majority of fruit (51.5%) and vegetable (56%) retailers indicated that their agricultural products had been monitored. A large majority of fruits (86% to 99.8%) and vegetables (85.4% to 97.5%) met all the quality requirements in the Act. In general, a fair proportion of fruits (58%) and vegetables (65%) complied with the requirements of the Act. There was a significant positive correlation (p≤0.05) between monitoring by officials and the level of compliance. Only a small percentage of fresh fruits and vegetables vending sites are monitored by authorities. This paper is of interest to stakeholders in street vending of agricultural food produce because it raises awareness of areas of non-compliance and a need for effective compliance. Awareness and adequate enforcement can translate into selling and consuming agricultural high quality and safe food produce on the streets of Tshwane metropolis. Key words: agriculture, produce, fruits, vegetable, safety, quality, monitoring, inspection
Determinants de la proximite des services agricoles dans les poles de developpement agricole au Benin
Authors:   Institut National des Recherches Agricoles du Bénin, Maboudou-Alidou G , Hinnou LC , Ayedoun AAO
Published: October 2022

RESUME Le développement de services agricoles adaptés aux besoins des exploitants agricoles constitue une des préoccupations majeures des décideurs politiques pour un développement durable des filières agricoles et un secteur agricole performant. Cela nécessite la mise en place d’un conseil agricole efficace pour des exploitations agricoles compétitives. Cette étude avait pour objectif les facteurs susceptibles de modifier la structure de l’offre de services agricoles dans les sept Pôles de Développement Agricole (PDA) résultant de la réforme en cours dans le secteur agricole béninois. Les données ont été collectées par enquêtes modulaires à travers des discussions de groupe dans 437 villages sélectionnés aléatoirement à partir d’une carte administrative. Ces données ont été analysées à travers des statistiques descriptives et une régression logistique binomiale pour modéliser l’offre des services agricoles. Les résultats montrent que la présence dans le village d’infrastructures sociocommunautaires et d’organisations (centre de santé, marché périodique, organisations de producteurs agricoles et de projets de développement, etc) influence significativement l’offre de services agricoles répertoriées. Pour ce qui est de la fourniture des services agricoles, le conseil en gestion d’exploitation et les services financiers étaient présents dans moins de 25% des villages de l’échantilon, pendant que les services vétérinaires l’étaient dans 42% des villages. Ces résultats témoignent de ce que des efforts doivent être fournis pour augmenter le ratio conseillers/villages afin d’améliorer l’accès des exploitants au conseil agricole. En conséquence, toute politique visant à assurer une offre durable de services agricoles devrait s’accompagner de la mise en place d’infrastructures sociocommunautaires dans le but de faciliter la circulation des biens et services. Aussi, le renforcement des capacités des organisations paysannes contribuerait-il à les rendre plus autonomes et capables de suppléer à l’offre publique de conseil agricole. Mots Clés: Conseil agricole, offre de services agricoles, Pôles de développement agricole, Bénin
Assessment of the volume of seafood waste generation, utilization and management system from selected seafood processing companies in Ghana: A case study
Authors:   Food Research Institute, Asiamah A , Oduro-Yeboah C , Mboom FP , Atter A , Idun-Acquah NN , Nkansah J
Published: October 2022

Seafood waste has gained attention globally due to its increasing demand and negative impact on the environment. Survey work was conducted because Ghana has a significant number of commercial seafood processing industries but documentation on seafood waste is limited. The objective of this survey was to gain an insight into the volume of seafood waste generation, utilization and management system in seafood processing companies. Specifically, the study was to identify bottlenecks in the reuse of waste from seafood processing companies, quantify the seafood waste and determine the composition of the seafood waste generated. This study evaluated seafood waste from ten seafood processing companies situated in Tema, Effutu, Takoradi and Accra Metropolis in Ghana. Production and Quality Assurance managers from on-shore seafood processing companies were interviewed using a semi structured interview schedule (SSIS). These seafood processing companies have been in existence for between one to forty years. The highest proportion (40%) of the companies have been in existence for six to ten years. The companies which were in operation for a period of twenty to twenty-five years accounted for 20%. Most (80%) of these processing companies processed prawns, octopus, lobsters, grouper, catfish, whereas a minority (20%) processed tuna seafood. A majority (80%) of the surveyed processing companies did not process the waste generated. The remaining percentage occupied a production volume ranging from 10-50 tons of raw fish production. A large portion of the waste generated was from grouper (60%) with the least being tuna (11%). Survey results revealed that the companies did not process their seafood waste because of the unavailability of processing equipment and lack of knowledge on the seafood waste value-added products. Another challenge confronting seafood waste management was the absence of management policy to regulate it. It can be concluded that the 60% of the surveyed companies generated seafood waste and there is a need for steps to be taken to reduce it. The study revealed that there were no laws in Ghana that controlled the reuse of seafood waste. It is recommended that a holistic seafood waste reduction approach must be established between actors in the fishing and seafood processing sector. This study could be a driving tool to improve the seafood waste management system in Ghana. Key words: Environment impact, seafood industry, value addition, seafood waste, production volume
Evaluation of the nutritional quality of complementary food formulated from locally available grains and moringa stenopetala in southern Ethiopia
Authors:   Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Belay A , Awoke T , Woldeyohannes M , Debella A
Published: October 2022

Moringa stenopetala is an indigenous multipurpose tree grown in the back yard and crop lands with nutritional and medicinal value. This study aimed to produce M. stenopetala leaf powder supplementation on the macro and micronutrient nutritive values of maize–soybean–chickpea and sorghums–soybean–chickpea food formulations for use as a complementary food for infants and young children. The dried leaves of M. stenopetala and grains were ground and sieved to appropriate particle size. Proportions of grain flour and M. stenopetala leaf powder admixed in the formulations were determined using Nutri-Survey-Linear-Programming Software. Fourteen formulations were made from unprocessed and processed grains supplemented with 5% and 10% M. stenopetala leaf powder. A preferred ratio was selected based on the nutritional value (energy and protein) and sensory evaluation while using two unfortified formulations as control. Food analysis was performed with standard methods. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) with Turkey test was conducted to investigate the mean difference of nutritional values and sensory evaluation among different formulations. The crude protein and ash contents of the diets increased significantly with M. stenopetala leaf fortification and energy content. There was a significant decrease in carbohydrate content in the formulation of 10 and 12 compared to the controls as the percentage level of M. stenopetala leaf powder supplementation increased. This could be due to substitution effect of M. stenopetala as evidenced by the nutritional composition of the individual ingredients. The fat content of the formulation 10 and 12 that were selected by sensory evaluation was relatively higher (10.6%) than the control blend (9.85%) but not statistically significant, which fulfills the recommended dietary allowance by FAO/WHO. The product development study showed that the addition of M. stenopetala leaf powder to locally available food ingredients such as sorghum/maize, soybean and chickpea enhances nutrient value, such as energy, ash, protein, potassium and fat contents. Therefore, blending M. stenopetala with locally available food crops could be an option to mitigate protein–energy malnutrition (PEM) and micronutrient deficiency by improving traditionally used staple foods. Key words: Moringa stenopetala, complementary food, malnutrition, sensory evaluation, micronutrient, bioavailability
Knowledge of prostate health and food choice influence on the risk of prostate disorders among Ghanaian men
Authors:   University for Development Studies, Awuni V , Garti HK , Amagloh FK
Published: October 2022

Understanding prostate health is vital for preventing, managing, and treating prostate disorders. Prostate disorder is a significant health challenge among men, and if not detected early, could lead to complications like cancer and death. Thus, knowledge of prostate health is essential for defining critical areas of intervention among men. This was a cross-sectional survey conducted among 894 Ghanaian men aged 40 to 70+ to assess their knowledge of prostate health and its influence on their food choices. The study was conducted in Greater Accra, Bono, and Northern Regions of Ghana. A structured questionnaire was employed to collect data on socio-demographics, knowledge of prostate health and consumption of foods related to prostate health. Two categories of foods, relating to prostate health were considered for the study: protective foods (fruits and vegetables) and high-risk foods (alcohol, meat, and meat products). Knowledge level scores were computed from the marks scored by participants on prostate health risk factors, causes, signs, symptoms and treatment, and nutrition and prostate health. Food choices were assessed based on the frequency of protective foods and high-risk foods intake. Associations between socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge level of prostate health, and food choices were examined using bivariate analysis, and multivariate regression analysis was conducted for possible predictors. The mean age of participants was 51.44 ±7.98. More than half of the participants (62.5%, n=559) had a high knowledge of prostate health. Participants with a family history of prostate disorders were approximately two times [OR (odds ratio) =1.973, p=0.041] more likely to have a high knowledge level of prostate health than those with no family history. Similarly, those diagnosed with prostate disorders were three times (OR = 2.736, p<0.001) more likely to have a high knowledge level of prostate health than those who have never been diagnosed of any prostate disorder. Generally, participants consumed protective and high-risk foods related to prostate health. Participants with increased knowledge of prostate health were three times (OR=2.531, p<0.001) more likely to consume protective foods. Knowledge about prostate health through experience positively impacts the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Efforts in Ghana to improve prostate health should include education on protective food choices to promote prostate health. Key words: Food choice, Knowledge, Men, Nutrition knowledge, Prostate health, Protective foods
Linkage between nutritional status of children 6-59 months and some socio-demographic and economic characteristics of mothers in Malava sub-county, Kakamega county
Authors:   Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Maingi Z , Mutuli L , Konyole SO
Published: October 2022

The world is currently battling the triple burden of malnutrition across all age groups including children. In Kenya, household socio-demographic and economic characteristics have been shown to contribute to malnutrition among children, but there is little known about the magnitude of their contribution at the sub-county level. This study aimed at determining the association between socio-demographic and economic characteristics of mothers and the nutritional status of their children 6-59 months old. This was a cross-sectional study conducted in November and December of 2021 in Malava Sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya. Data were collected from households using semi-structured questionnaires administered to 344 randomly selected mothers who had children aged 6-59 months. Nutritional status was determined using anthropometric measurements translated to nutrition indicators using WHO Anthro software. Association between the study variables was determined using Chi-square test. About 53% of the mothers were aged < 25 years. Formal education of mothers was low with 14.5% having no education at all and 46.8% having completed primary level only. Poverty rate was high in the study area with 83.7% of the mothers being unemployed and 77.9% earning less than Ksh. 5,000 (50 USD) per month. Only 14.5% engaged in business as an economic activity. Malnutrition prevalence in Malava Sub-county was high with almost 21% of the children being stunted and 8.1% being severely stunted. The prevalence of wasting and underweight were at 12.5% and 7.5%, respectively. Significant associations were observed between the stunting and the age of the mother (p=0.036) and education level (p=0.023). Education was also significantly associated with wasting (p=0.008). Underweight was associated with education level (p=0.014), average household monthly income (p=0.019) and the household economic activity engagement (p=0.01). The study recommends a multi-sectoral collaboration in addressing the household demographic and economic characteristics that may help in reducing the prevalence of malnutrition in Malava Sub-county, Kakamega County. Key words: Children, Nutritional Status, Stunting, Wasting, Underweight, Malnutrition, Household, Malava, Kakamega
CRISP-DM Method On Indonesian Micro Industries (UMKM) Using K-Means Clustering Algorithm
Authors: Ansori Yusuf , Wulandari Cahya
Published: October 2022

UMKM plays an important role in supporting the economy in Indonesia. As one of the steps to reduce poverty, the govwordernment should pay more attention to the growth of its UMKM based on existing data. Data of UMKM collected from 2014 to 2018 in several economic sectors such as the leather industry, Metal Industry, Woven Industry, Pottery Industry, Fabric Industry, Food and Beverage Industry, and Other Industry can be used as government guidelines in efforts to solve poverty problems by processing them using k-means algorithm. The research was carried out using the CRISP-DM method and K-Means algorithm to determine the cluster of provinces so that the policy or decision making can be made more wisely. By using RapidMiner, data processing can be done quickly. The result of the study shows that DBI values of each data using 5 as k are 0.308, 0.312, 0.259, 0.272, 0.333, 0.369, 0.289, and 0.266. Based on that, Jawa Timur and Jawa Tengah have a large industrial growth while Jawa Barat seems to start leaving traditional industries. Besides, the other provinces' industrial growth appears to be stable. It is expected that the government would make wise policies to support the growth of UMKM in Indonesia.
A BEÁS HELYSÉGNEVEK SZTENDERDIZÁCIÓ ELŐTT
Authors: ROSENBERG Mátyás
Published: October 2022

Egy magyarországi 2007-es kormányrendelet rendelkezik a nemzetiségi nyelvű hivatalos földrajzi nevek megállapításáról és nyilvántartásáról, megjelenése óta azonban államigazgatási szinten ezeknek a neveknek a megállapítása és nyilvántartása nem történt meg. A tanulmány bemutatja, hogy a hivatalos beás földrajzi nevek megállapításának előfeltétele a településnevek gyűjtése, amely egyelőre kezdeti szakaszban tart, a korábbi szórványos gyűjtések pedig nem megfelelő minőségűek. Amellett érvel, hogy ha a kodifikáció megelőzi a feltárást, a normatív rendelkezések feszültséget generálhatnak az intézményes oktatásban részesültek és az abból kimaradók, de az egyes cigány csoportok között is interetnikus konfliktus jöhet létre. Végül azokat a tényezőket elemzi, melyek segíthetnek abban, hogy a helyi használatnak legmegfelelőbb, nyelvileg leghelyesebb, történetileg leghitelesebb névalak kerüljön kiválasztásra, elősegítve, hogy a nyelvi tájkép a valós nemzetiségi viszonyokat tükrözze.
ORGANIZATIONAL INERTIA AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: FAMILY BUSINESS CONTEXT IN INDONESIA
Authors: Putri Intan Ramadania Hartono , Angwar Tiffany , Padmalia Metta
Published: October 2022

This research focuses on the fast-growing family business in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to discuss the performance of family companies that are in a state of inertia, where Top Management Team (TMT), namely the executive ranks of the company's leaders is needed to influence the management of cynicism to commitment to move in organizational change. The theory of leadership by comparing the perception of ideal change in organizations is the reference we use, namely the implicit change leadership theory (ICLT). This research method uses a non-probability sampling method where the probability of being selected as a sample is not the same. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling and qualitative analysis of the organizational performance points of 31 family companies in Indonesia. The findings show that the paternalistic attitude of family culture reflects the commitment of TMT to make changes and performance that supports the company's success to move from inertia. The novelty in the article is the relationship of TMT in family businesses that supports the role of change through strong commitment, so that cynicism in family companies does not have a significant effect on organization.

 

Abstrak dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Penelitian ini berfokus pada bisnis keluarga yang berkembang pesat di Indonesia. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk membahas kinerja perusahaan keluarga yang sedang dalam keadaan inersia, dimana Top Management Team (TMT) yaitu jajaran eksekutif pimpinan perusahaan sangat dibutuhkan untuk mempengaruhi sinisme manajemen terhadap komitmen untuk bergerak di perubahan organisasi. Teori kepemimpinan dengan membandingkan persepsi perubahan ideal dalam organisasi adalah acuan yang kami gunakan, yaitu teori kepemimpinan perubahan implisit (ICLT). Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode non-probability sampling dimana probabilitas terpilihnya sebagai sampel tidak sama. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling dan analisis kualitatif terhadap poin-poin kinerja organisasi 31 perusahaan keluarga di Indonesia. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa sikap paternalistik budaya keluarga mencerminkan komitmen TMT untuk melakukan perubahan dan kinerja yang mendukung keberhasilan perusahaan untuk beranjak dari inersia. Kebaruan dalam artikel tersebut adalah hubungan TMT dalam bisnis keluarga yang mendukung peran perubahan melalui komitmen yang kuat, sehingga sinisme dalam perusahaan keluarga tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap organisasi.
Genç Yoksulluğu Üzerine Yazılmış Makalelerin Tematik Analizi
Authors: POLAT Sedat
Published: October 2022

Toplumsal yapının yasalarını anlamaya ve açıklamaya çalışan sosyolojinin araştırma konularından birisi de yoksulluk olgusudur. Bu çalışma, genç yoksulluğunun hangi temalar üzerinden araştırıldığını ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda “genç yoksulluğuna” ilişkin yerli ve yabancı literatürde yer alan makaleler tema analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Ulakbim/Google Akademi veri tabanında 50, Science Direct veri tabanında ise 349 makale incelenmiştir. Elde edilen verilere göre genç yoksulluğu, aile, geliştirme/güçlendirme/teşvik, dezavantajlılık, eğitim, ekonomi, gençlik, insan hakları, sağlık, şiddet/suç ve yoksulluk kategorileri ve bu kategorilerin alt temaları şeklinde ele alındığı görülmektedir. Yabancı literatürde sağlık, insan hakları, geliştirme-güçlendirme-teşvik gibi konularda yoğunlaşmanın olduğu, yerli literatürde ise ekonomi, eğitim ve aile gibi konularda daha çok çalışmanın yapıldığı görülmektedir.
Falhas das funções de governança na resposta à covid-19: o caso do isolamento social no Brasil
Authors: Romão Gabriela Araújo , Brito Igor da Silva
Published: October 2022

A pandemia do novo coronavírus exigiu que os governos se posicionassem de forma eficiente e integrada para diminuir o número de contágios e, consequentemente, de óbitos em seus territórios. No Brasil, o assincronismo entre o governo central e os entes subnacionais em relação à condução da covid-19 tornou-se latente, principalmente, a partir da não concordância do governo federal em aplicar as recomendações não farmacêuticas apontadas pela Organização Mundial da Saúde. Assim sendo, o objetivo deste artigo foi caracterizar possíveis falhas nas funções de governança relacionadas à adoção do isolamento social durante a primeira onda de covid-19 no Brasil, com foco de análise no governo federal. No que tange ao método, foi utilizado o process tracing para inferir descritivamente tais lacunas a partir dos dados coletados. Como resultado, verificaram-se falhas em todas as funções de governança, demonstrando-se que a implementação do isolamento social foi prejudicada no país.
La dinámica territorial del desarrollo local en diferentes contextos
Authors: Soares Karen Giuliano , Castilho Maria Augusta de , Santos Maria Christina de Lima Félix
Published: October 2022

El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar el papel de los medios de comunicación, del territorio turístico y de los huertos comunitarios en el desarrollo local, con el fin de listar factores positivos derivados de tales prácticas, así como especificar aquellos que necesitan atención. Además de su valor histórico, tuvo un enfoque cualitativo, con especificidad exploratoria; se utilizó la investigación bibliográfica descriptiva para ofrecer a los lectores concepciones teóricas acerca de los conceptos, bien como trabajos empíricos de observación y experiencia. Los resultados evidenciaron que los medios contribuyen para la difusión de conocimiento, información de hábitos y tradiciones, y también para la socialización de los saberes locales, promoviendo la sinergia en las relaciones, la difusión de ideas y una comunicación interpersonal consciente. En cuanto al territorio turístico, se demostró el fortalecimiento del sentimiento de pertenencia, la mejora en la preservación del medio ambiente y el despertar de intereses y conocimientos acerca del patrimonio cultural y natural. Sobre los huertos comunitarios, los resultados presentaron la participación de las comunidades y, en consecuencia, el progreso local. Se concluyó que esta investigación contribuyó a la difusión de conocimiento y permitió revelar los resultados de investigaciones, que pudieron exponer las dificultades y los desafíos que necesitan ser reflexionados y trabajados por investigadores, agentes de desarrollo local y demás interesados en esta temática, en ámbito nacional e internacional.
Revisiting the asymmetry between the exchange rate and domestic production in South Asian Economies: Evidence from Nonlinear ARDL Approach
Authors: Iqbal Javed , Nosheen Misbah , Wohar Mark
Published: October 2022

: Many of the early studies that investigate the impact of exchange rate movements on domestic production report mixed findings in terms of the effect on economic growth. However, the majority of these studies had were limited in that they relied on a prior assumption of linear adjustment of the exchange rate fluctuations toward domestic output. We suspect that a prior assumption of linearity may mask the empirical results. We, therefore, bring nonlinearity into the adjustment process through the partial sum approach to the exchange rate by decomposing the exchange rate into depreciation and appreciation. We investigate both the symmetric and asymmetric effect of exchange rate changes on economic growth of the selected South Asian economies. Our results show significant evidence of the asymmetric effects of exchange rate changes on domestic production both in the short and long run in the case of all the selected economies.
Agricultural Literacy in Artificial Insemination and Agribusiness Management for Social Innovation in Rural Populations Affected by Armed Conflict in Colombia
Authors: Lenis Yasser Y. , Montgomery Amy Jo , Carrillo-González Diego F. , González-Palacio. Enoc Valentín , Barrios Dursun , Elmetwally Mohammed A.
Published: October 2022

Artificial insemination (AI) is considered as the most efficient feasible tool to improve the dairy cows’ profitability and productivity. In bovines, AI helps to promote genetic improvement and can positively impact the rural economy. The achievement of education in rural populations was one of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), made by the United Nations. During the last World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD), it was concluded that most of the world’s poor, illiterate and undernourished population lives in rural areas; therefore, access to education is considered one of the greatest challenges for governments in countries with developing economies. To determine the effects of a theoretical-practical training program related to rural management and leadership, AI, and bovine genetic improvement, on the perception and level of knowledge in a rural Colombian population that has been affected by the armed conflict. Phase 1. Included the practical and theoretical training of undergraduate animal sciences students in three dimensions rural management; leadership (D-ML), AI in bovines (D-AI), and genetic improvement (D-GI) after training students were evaluated and selected according to their skills, characteristics, solidarity skills, and their social sensitivity was identified. Phase 2. Included the socioeconomic characterization and training of rural residents by students and field experts in three dimensions D-ML, D-AI, and D-GI. After training we evaluated the perception and level of knowledge before and after training in 63 rural residents using an evaluative instrument. The data before and after (post-test) of the theoretical-practical training, were analyzed to obtain a statistical significance. The perception of knowledge in rural residents was low for general knowledge (2.48±0.76, p ˂ 0.05), D-ML (2.89±1.18, p ˂ 0.05) and D-AI and D-GI (2.17±0.83, p ˂ 0.05). On the other hand, before the theorical-practical training the level of general knowledge was 45.9%, however, after the training increased at 77.6% (p<0.01), while the level of knowledge for the D-AI was increased from 38.5 % to 80.6 % (p ˂ 0.05) after training. Regarding the level of knowledge for the D-GI pre-training was 50.8 and increased to 73.0% (p<0.01) then after. Finally, the level of knowledge for the D-ML was increased (p<0.01) from 54.8 before training to 75% after training. Altogether, the rural extension programs contribute to the closing of knowledge gaps in relation to the use of reproductive biotechnologies and bovine management in rural areas affected by armed conflict.
Mitochondrial-derived Peptide Single-nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with Cardiovascular Complications in Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: García Gaona Enrique , García Gregorio Alhelí , García Jiménez Camila , López-Olaiz Mildred Alejandra , Mendoza-Ramírez Paola , Fernandez-Guzman Daniel , Zuñiga Laura Yareni , Sánchez-Parada María Guadalupe , González Santiago Ana Elizabeth , Román Pintos Luis Miguel , Castañeda Arellano Rolando , Hernández-Ortega Luis Daniel , Mercado Sesma Arieh Roldan , Orozco-Luna Felipe de Jesús , Baptista Rosas Raul C.
Published: October 2022

Since the discovery of mitochondrial-derived peptides (MDP), their participation in cellular metabolism is no longer considered as the sole function of the mitochondria, but importance was also attached to its role as a source of protective factors of metabolic stress. These peptides are encoded in the mitochondrial genome and translated into the mitochondria or cytoplasm, to signal within the cell or be released and bind to membrane receptors. The objective of this work was explored and compare the frequency of MT-RNR1 and MT-RNR2 variants in sequences obtained from T2D individuals and control population. 213 different mitochondrial polymorphisms previously reported in the literature associated with T2D and cardiovascular diseases were analyzed. We can found three variants in the MT-RNR1 not related with MOTS-c coding sequence: m.1189T>C (rs28358571), m.1420T>C (rs111033356), and m.1438A>G (rs2001030); and secondly, three polymorphisms associated to MT-RNR2 m.2667T>C (rs878870626) related to humanin, m.1811A>G (rs28358576) in SHPL3 and m.3027T>C (rs199838004) in SHPL6 associated with statistical differences between the T2D and control group. All these findings were previously related to cardiovascular complications in literature and, as far as we know, relating for the first time in diabetic patients.
Farguson, Visualising Protestant Monarchy: Ceremony, Art and Politics after the Glorious Revolution (1689-1714) (The Boydell Press, 2021)
Authors: Hamilton Julia
Published: October 2022

Review of Julie Farguson, Visualising Protestant Monarchy: Ceremony, Art and Politics after the Glorious Revolution (1689-1714), (Woodbridge: The Boydell Press, 2021).