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PATENT EXHAUSTION AS A TYPE OF PATENT LIMITATION
Authors:   Faculty of Law, University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jović Njegoslav
Published: June 2024

The exclusive subjective right of the patent holder to make commercial use of the patented invention may be limited on the basis of legal regulations. One of those limitations of the patent is the institution of exhaustion or consummation of rights. Patent exhaustion is a type of limitation of the patent holder's authority with the purpose of establishing a balance of interests between the patent holder, future owners of protected products and the public interest. States are free to formulate the institution of exhaustion of rights in order to respond in the best way to sets of different interests and values. They adopt different exhaustion regimes to achieve very different goals and policies. The question arises in which cases patent exhaustion occurs and what triggers it? The exhaustion of the patent is triggered when the protected product is placed on the market by the patent holder through sale and when ownership of it is transferred. However, what happens in the case of other transactions? Does patent exhaustion occur when a license is granted or when a protected product is leased? These questions suggest that patent exhaustion is related to the market economy and the transactional decisions of the patent holder. We will investigate and provide answers to the following questions. What are the powers of the patent holder exhausted? What geographic scope of patent exhaustion is compatible with international trade today? Does the choice of geographic regime depend on the goals of a particular country and the vision of its internal development.
Pemodelan Regresi Spasial untuk Menentukan Faktor-Faktor yang Berpengaruh terhadap Tingkat Kriminalitas di Provinsi Bali dan Jawa Timur
Authors: Prasetya I Putu Gde Inov Bagus , Baharuddin Baharuddin , Wibawa Gusti Ngurah Adhi
Published: June 2024

The aim of this research is to design a spatial regression model with an inverse distance weighting matrix formed from the crime rates in the provinces of Bali and East Java, based on influencing factors, and to explore the interconnection between crime rates in one district/city with others. This study utilizes crime rate data obtained from the 2023 publications of the Statistics Indonesia (BPS) of Bali and East Java, covering 47 districts/cities. Spatial regression with inverse distance matrix is employed to analyze the factors influencing crime rates in both provinces, including spatial autocorrelation. The research findings indicate interconnection among districts/cities in the two provinces. The Spatial Error Model (SEM) shows that factors such as average length of schooling, population density, gender ratio, and GDP per capita significantly influence crime rates. This model has an AIC value of 525.06 and a pseudo-R2 value of 64.10%.
Penggunaan Design Thingking Model untuk Pencegahan Tindakan Bullying pada Santri di Pondok Pesantren ABC
Authors: Badruzzaman Muhammad Haikal , Amelia Fernanda Sisca , Sujana Asep Taryana
Published: June 2024

It is important for an organization or institution to have an effective and quality violence prevention strategy in carrying out the vision and mission that has been made to realize the goals for the organization or institution itself. This study aims to find out the handling strategies carried out by the ABC Islamic Boarding School from the stage of student safety planning to supervision evaluation to improve environmental safety for its students. This research is a qualitative descriptive research that uses the design thinking method. The informants in this study are the principal, teachers, and students of the ABC Islamic Boarding School. This research is located at the ABC Islamic Boarding School. The data collection methods used are interviews, observations, and documentation studies. As a result, the application of the design thinking model has proven to be effective in identifying the root cause of the problem and creating innovative solutions to prevent bullying in the Islamic boarding school environment. Through the stages of empathy, definition, idea, prototype, and testing, the research team was able to understand the needs and challenges faced by the students. Bullying is bound to have bad consequences, not only for those who do it but especially for those who are targeted, affecting their personal, social, and educational aspects. Holding positive activities for students who can instill family values and solidarity, as well as organizing educational sessions about bullying during their stay at the pesantren, can help prevent this behavior from happening again in the future.
Espiritualidade de Santo Agostinho: Filósofo, Teólogo, Mestre, Bispo , Santo.
Authors: AMENDOLA DOS SANTOS MARIANE , Delmas Campos Paula Regina
Published: June 2024

Santo Agostinho foi um dos escritores mais fecundos da Igreja. Suas obras e pensamentos são referências vivas para a teologia e filosofia desde a Patrística. Este artigo nasceu de um trabalho sobre a Espiritualidade de Santo Agostinho, que se mostrou um desafio: como falar somente sobre sua espiritualidade.  Encontrar esta espiritualidade só se mostrou possível adentrando em sua vida e ao menos conhecendo um pouco de suas obras. A espiritualidade agostiniana se dá dentro do eixo de conversão da vida de Agostinho, que experimenta uma vida ordinária antes de encontrar a Deus, e tem na fé fundante plantada por sua mãe aliada ao seu intelecto a estrutura para chegar a esse encontro.
SISTEM INFORMASI PENDAFTARAN SERTIFIKASI KOMPETENSI KEAHLIAN PADA ASTEKINDO KUBU RAYA
Authors:   Universitas Nusa Mandiri, Wulandari Septi Novita , Sulistyow Daning Nur
Published: June 2024

ASTEKINDO merupakan perkumpulan dari para professional atau para pekerja yang bergerak dibidang jasa konstruksi dan terakreditasi Lembaga Pengembangan Jasa Konstruksi Nasional, pada proses pendaftaran uji komptensi pada ASTEKINDO masih menerapkan pendaftaran secara konvensional yaitu pemohon diminta untuk datang ke ASTEKINDO untuk mengisi formulir, melampirkan persyaratan dan melakukan pembayaran. Sistem yang berjalan saat ini sangat beresiko terjadi kesalahan dalam pengisian data pemohon karena masih menggunakan penulisan tangan pada setiap pengajuan, sering kali pemohon lupa membawa berkas persyaratan dan menunda pendaftaran. Penelitian ini mengembangkan sebuah website pendaftaran agar bisa dijadikan referensi untuk beralihnya sistem yang masih konvensional menjadi sistem berbasis website. Website ini dikembangkan menggunakan metode Waterfall dan mengimplementasikan framework CodeIgniter. Berdasarkan hasil analisa kebutuhan didapatkan 3 level akses yang terdiri dari Ketua, Admin dan Pemohon. Dengan menerapkan sistem ini diharapkan memudahkan Pemohon saat melakukan pendaftaran karena tidak lagi terbatas oleh jarak dan waktu juga memudahkan pemohon dalam pengisian formulir.
PENGEMBANGAN WEB MANAJEMEN STOCK PADA TOKO SPAREPART KATAJI MOTOR DENGAN METODE WATERFALL
Authors:   Universitas Adhirajasa Reswara Sanjaya, Sukmara Nazal Nuharram , Agung Ignatius Wiseto Prasetyo
Published: June 2024

Web manajemen stok telah menjadi elemen penting dalam operasi toko sparepart, membantu meningkatkan efisiensi, akurasi, dan pengelolaan stok agar lebih baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan web manajemen stok yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan Sparepart Kataji Motor. Metode pengembangan digunakan metode Waterfall, terdiri dari tahapan yang terstruktur, termasuk analisis kebutuhan, perancangan, implementasi, pengujian, dan pemeliharaan. Studi ini dimulai dengan melakukan analisis mendalam. Hasil analisis ini digunakan untuk merancang sistem manajemen stok yang baru. Selanjutnya, implementasi sistem dilakukan sesuai dengan desain yang telah dirancang dengan menggunakan teknologi modern. Pengujian dilakukan untuk memastikan kinerja sistem yang baik. Hasil dari penelitian adalah pengembangan aplikasi web yang memungkinkan Toko Sparepart Kataji Motor untuk mengelola stok mereka dengan lebih efisien. Sistem ini dapat membantu dalam pemantauan stok, pengelolaan pemesanan, dan peningkatan layanan pelanggan. Dengan metode Waterfall yang digunakan, proses pengembangan sistem ini dilakukan secara terstruktur dan terdokumentasi dengan baik.Penelitian ini diharapkan memberikan kontribusi positif untuk meningkatkan efisiensi operasional menjadi referensi bagi toko serupa yang ingin mengembangkan sistem manajemen stok berbasis web. hasil penelitian ini dapat memberikan pemahaman lebih baik mengenai penerapan metode Waterfall dalam pengembangan sistem perangkat lunak.
Meningkatkan Pendapatan Lokal melalui Badan Usaha Milik Desa di Indonesia
Authors: Mufidah Lailatul , Mursyidah Lailul
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini meneliti dampak pengelolaan Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) Tanjung Mekar terhadap peningkatan pendapatan asli desa di Karangtanjung. Menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif, penelitian ini mengeksplorasi penerapan fungsi-fungsi manajemen—perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan, dan pengendalian. Data dikumpulkan melalui sampling purposif yang melibatkan pejabat desa dan anggota BUMDes. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa meskipun perencanaan awal dilakukan secara menyeluruh, tantangan organisasi dan keterlibatan komunitas yang terbatas menghambat efektivitas. Studi ini menyoroti kebutuhan akan peningkatan pelatihan manajemen dan keterlibatan komunitas untuk meningkatkan potensi peningkatan pendapatan BUMDes.
Fen Bilgisi Öğretmenlerinin Kaynaştırma Öğrencilerine Yönelik Tutum ve Yeterlilik Algıları ile Bu Alandaki Bilgi Yeterliliklerinin Karşılaştırılması
Authors: Bal Fatma Betül , Beşoluk Şenol
Published: June 2024

Ülkemizde eğitim sisteminde bireysel farklılıklar dikkate alınmakta ve eğitimde fırsat eşitliği sağlanmaya çalışılmaktadır. Bu bağlamda kaynaştırma öğrencilerinin yaşıtları ile en az kısıtlayıcı şekilde eğitim alabilmesi için çalışılmaktadır. Bu konudaki farkındalığın artmasıyla birlikte ilköğretimde 2013 yılında 29.684 olan kaynaştırma öğrencisi sayısı 2020’de 262.766’ye yükselmiştir. Öğrenci sayısındaki artış beraberinde bu öğrencilerin dersine girecek ya da destek eğitimi verecek öğretmenlerin artmasına neden olmuş ve sürece uyum sağlamaları gerekmiştir. Bu durum kaynaştırma eğitimine ilgiyi artırmış ve alandaki akademik çalışmaları da etkilemiştir. Çalışmalar incelendiğinde genelde öğretmenlerin sadece tutum, yeterlilik algısı veya görüşlerinin incelendiği ve belli demografik özelliklerine göre karşılaştırıldığı görülmüştür. Bu çalışmanın amacı Fen Bilimleri öğretmenlerinin kaynaştırma öğrencilerine yönelik tutum ve yeterlilik algıları ile bu alandaki bilgi yeterliliklerini karşılaştırarak çeşitli demografik özelliklere göre incelemektir. Çalışmada nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden tarama yöntemi kullanılmış, seçkisiz örneklem yöntemiyle ülkemizde görev yapmakta olan fen bilimleri öğretmelerine uygulanan ölçek ve testlerle veriler elde edilmiştir. SPSS programı ile analiz edilen verilerin sonuçlarına göre fen bilimleri öğretmenlerinin kaynaştırma öğrencilerine yönelik tutum ve yeterlilik algılarının bu alandaki bilgi yeterlilikleri arasında düşük düzey pozitif ilişkili olduğu görülmüştür. Bu durum dikkate alındığında öğretmenlerin bilgi yeterliliklerinin artırılmasının tutum ve yeterlilik algılarını olumlu etkileyerek kaynaştırma eğitimine katkı sağlayabileceği düşünülmektedir.
Analysis Overconfidence, Herding, and Anchoring in Investment Decisions Among ESOP at PT Bank Central Asia
Authors:   Master Of Management, Faculty Economic And Business, University Of Lampung, Indonesia, Purbasari Niken , Kupefaksi Mahatma ,   Master Of Management, Faculty Economic And Business, University Of Lampung, Indonesia, Hendrawaty Ernie ,   Master Of Management, Faculty Economic And Business, University Of Lampung, Indonesia
Published: June 2024

This This study aims to determine the influence of behavioral finance or psychological bias on investment decisions made by Employee Stock Ownership holders of PT Bank Central Asia. Tbk focuses on variables such as overconfidence, herding, and anchoring. This research is based on qualitative data and uses multiple linear regression for its analysis and research tools using SPSS. This research questionnaire was spread across 155 holders of Employee Stock Ownership of PT Bank Central Asia.Tbk. The results showed that overconfidence and anchoring have a significant effect on influencing investment decisions. Overconfidence has the most significant influence on decision-making while herding has a more moderate influence. This research is expected to help understand what factors can influence investment decisions and can help to make better decisions and avoid potential biases that can lead to suboptimal results.
Who Benefits The MLM System? Case Study on Consumer Behavior Multilevel Marketing
Authors:   STIE PGRI Dewantara Jombang,, Elmira Ramadhina , Rofiah Chusnul ,   STIE PGRI Dewantara Jombang,
Published: June 2024

This research explores who really benefits from the Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) system with a case study of consumer behavior regarding Oriflame products. This research uses qualitative methods with a case study approach to understand the dynamics and motivations behind consumer participation in MLM. The focus of this research is to explore how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence consumers' intentions and actions in joining and remaining in MLM, how external stimuli and previous experiences influence consumer behavior. The locus of this research involved five different women's communities, namely posyandu administrators, gymnastics community, Beauty Community members, weekly social gathering founders, and weekly regular recitation members, who were selected through purposive snowball sampling. The results show that despite the potential for significant financial gain and personal development, distrust of the business model and challenges in product sales often hinder long-term success. This study contributes to the literature on consumer behavior in the MLM context and provides recommendations for companies to increase transparency and support for distributors.
Kajian SDM BUMN: Telaah Mekanisme Pola Rekrutmen Bank BRI dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Layanan Perbankan
Authors: Dwiyanti Ferlita Salsabila , Nirmalasari Linda , Zakaria Zakaria
Published: June 2024

Kajian ini dimaksudkan untuk menelaah pola rekrutmen Bank BRI dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas layanan perbankan. Metode kajian yang digunakan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan teknik analisis Systematik Literature Review (SLR). SLR dipakai untuk melakukan tinjauan pustaka secara sistematis dengan memanfaatkan situs/website guna mendapatkan sumber referensi berupa artikel baik dalam bentuk publikasi nasional maupun internasional. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Bank BRI telah menerapkan strategi rekrutmen dengan fokus pada kompetensi dan pengalaman sebagaimana kualifikasi kebutuhan SDM menurut teori perencanaan SDM. Pola rekrutmen yang dilakukan secara selektif dan terstruktur untuk menjamin kualitas SDM juga sudah ditemukan dari hasil analisis kajian ini dan terbukti telah memenuhi standar yang telah ditetapkan. Temuan kajian berikutnya yaitu BRI sudah menerapkan proses manajemen SDM sebagaimana aspek perencanaan, pembinaan, dan pengembangan pekerja, pendidikan, serta pelatihan hingga kesejahteraan SDM. Kajian ini merekomendasikan untuk kualitas manjamenen SDM pada Bank BRI diperlukan strategi perencanaan SDM yang komprehensif mulai dari rekrutmen hingga pengembangan SDM unggul sebagaimana kemajuan teknologi dan tren industri 5.0 di Indonesia.
Radiation Therapy for Cancer Treatment
Authors:   Sunnyvale, California, USA, Roomi M Waheed
Published: June 2024

Cancer is one of the most feared and devastating diseases affecting mankind. Radiation is recognized as one of the agents causing cancer via a complex and multi-step process. Radiation Therapy is a highly effective, non-invasive and well established treatment for many types of cancers. The three different methods by which radiation is delivered are External Beam Radiation, Internal Radiation (Brachytherapy) and Systemic Radiation.
The First Law of Newton. Formula and Consequences: Changes in Weight and Forward Motion of Rotating Bodies
Authors:   State University of Management (Retired), Moscow, Russian Federation, Borisovna Boldyreva Liudmila
Published: June 2024

The aim of this work is to show that the first Newton’s law (law of inertia) is a manifestation of the law of conservation of angular momentum in the physical vacuum. The force of inertia arises in a body as a result of a change in the angular momentum of the body. The change in the angular momentum can emerge when changing the characteristics of spins of virtual photons created by quantum objects constituting the body. Due to the law of conservation of angular momentum a change in the angular momentum results in emergence of the processes compensating this change. One of these compensating processes is the emergence of force of inertia influencing the velocity of quantum objects constituting the body. Another compensating process is the emergence of rotation of these objects. Both these processes are observed in experiments. The force of inertia may arise in rotating bodies as rotation of body influences the characteristics of spins of virtual photons created by quantum objects of rotating body. If the force is directed along the vector of gravitation, the weight of rotating body is increased. If the force is directed against the vector of gravitation, the weight of rotating body is decreased. If the force is directed perpendicular to the vector of gravitation, the body is moving along the Earth surface. All these phenomena are observed in experiments.
Beyond the Classroom: Integrating Video Games as Extracurricular English Activities
Authors: Usta Çağla , Şahan Ahmet
Published: June 2024

This study delves into EFL instructors’ perceptions of integrating video games as extracurricular activities. Combining quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, a mixed method was employed. The data were collected through a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. 147 EFL instructors who work at universities in Turkey took part in the quantitative phase of the study, and 10 instructors volunteered to participate in the interview sessions. The quantitative data were analysed via SPSS 23, and for the qualitative data analysis MAXQDA software program was utilised. The results revealed that EFL instructors have generally positive perceptions of integrating video games as extracurricular activities, with a minority actively using them in their teaching. Moreover, there was a consensus that video games could be more effective when utilized as extracurricular tools rather than main instructional tools. Notable concerns expressed by the participants included time limitations, a busy curriculum, and a lack of knowledge about video games. Despite these concerns, it was found that the EFL instructors are willing to use video games in their teaching practices and learn more about them. These findings point out the importance of targeted professional development programs for the effective integration of video games into language teaching as extracurricular activities.
OPORTUNIDADES DE INTERNACIONALIZACIÓN PARA EL CACAO EN EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SANTANDER, COLOMBIA
Authors: Chaparro Rubio Javier Leandro , Calderón Campos Johana Andrea
Published: June 2024

Establecer las oportunidades de internacionalización para el cacao que produce el departamento de Santander (Colombia) hacia la Unión Europa se consolida como el principal propósito de presente investigación. Para este objetivo, se acude a la adaptación del Modelo CAGE (Cultural, Administrative, Geographic and Economic differences or distances) para la selección de mercados internacionales, herramienta desarrollada en la Escuela de Negocios de Harvard. Como Ruta Metodológica se utiliza un diseño No Experimental de corte transversal, para un tipo de investigación descriptivo con enfoque mixto. Con la aplicación del Modelo CAGE y el Modelo Gravitacional se logra identificar a los Países Bajos como el mercado que otorga las menores distancias y las mejores condiciones para la internacionalización del cacao colombiano.
CARACTERIZACIÓN SOCIOECONÓMICA DE LOS PRODUCTORES DE CAFÉ EN EL DEPARTAMENTO DEL HUILA, DESDE EL ENFOQUE DE MEDIOS DE VIDA
Authors: De la Torre Martínez Janeth Viviana , Castro Cabrera Daniel Mauricio , Lara Figueroa Derly Cibelly , Méndez Lozano Rafael Armando
Published: June 2024

Este artículo realiza la caracterización socioeconómica de los productores de café en el departamento del Huila en una muestra de 454 unidades productivas, desde el enfoque de medios de vida, Capital Social, Capital Natural, Capital Físico, Capital Humano y Capital Natural. Los resultados obtenidos muestran las diferentes fortalezas, oportunidades, amenazas y debilidades que tienen los productores en educación, infraestructura, producción y comercialización del grano de café.
PROYECTOS PEDAGÓGICOS PRODUCTIVOS PARA LA EDUCACIÓN RURAL
Authors: Vargas Silva Flor Alba , Castro Campos Pedro Alfonso
Published: June 2024

ECon el presente artículo se espera contribuir al mejoramiento de la calidad de la educación que se ofrece en las instituciones educativas rurales (IER) y por ende a las condiciones de vida de los estudiantes y de sus familias, así como de las comunidades rurales. Como referentes teóricos se tienen en cuenta los aportes de Arias (2017); Delgado (2014); Martínez-Restrepo et al. (2016); Freire (1970); Murcia (1992); Elliot (1994;2000); Martínez (2000) y varios documentos del Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN). Metodológicamente se propone vincular los proyectos pedagógicos productivos (PPP) como una herramienta didáctica y pedagógica que articule las enseñanzas de la escuela con la vida de la comunidad a través de la investigación acción (IA). Todo lo anterior también se articula con el tema de los modelos educativos flexibles (MEF) como propuestas de educación formal que permiten atender a poblaciones diversas o en condiciones de vulnerabilidad como la rural.
ANÁLISIS DEL SECTOR CAFETERO EN EL PLAN DE DESARROLLO 2020-2023 DEL MUNICIPIO DE GARZÓN HUILA
Authors: Trujillo Quiroz Tania Yurany , Tovar Tovar Yesica Viviana
Published: June 2024

El presente artículo analizó el plan de desarrollo para el sector cafetero desde el programa de servicios financieros y gestión del riesgo en las actividades agropecuarias y rurales del municipio de Garzón-Huila periodo 2020-2023, con el propósito de conocer la gestión del municipio frente a este programa en específico. Asimismo, para abordar esta investigación se utilizó cuatro instrumentos de recolección de información, en el siguiente orden: una revisión bibliográfica; dos entrevistas, la primera a un concejal y la segunda a la secretaria de hacienda del municipio; y por último, una encuesta a los cafeteros, con el fin de conocer diferentes perspectivas. Se logró observar que, la gestión del municipio para este programa es deficiente, esencialmente, por la baja asignación de recursos y por el poco interés de inversión a este sector, a sabiendas que, el sector cafetero dinamiza la economía dándoles a miles de familias su sustento diario.
VALORACIÓN ECONÓMICA DEL ACEITE DE COCINA DE DESECHO EN EL MUNICIPIO TEXCOCO, MÉXICO
Authors: Cantu Nieves Laura Elena , Arana Coronado Oscar Antonio , Bueno Aguilar Graciela Margarita , Brambila Paz José de Jesús , Camacho Villán Erik Oswaldo , Arana Coronado José Jaime
Published: June 2024

Por medio de un muestreo estratificado se calculó el total de aceite de cocina de desecho (ACD) generado en la zona centro del municipio de Texcoco por la actividad restaurantera, en el periodo abril 2021 a marzo 2022, que fue de 394,564.41 L anuales, con una varianza de 87.65 unidades y una desviación estándar de 9.36 L y un porcentaje de recuperación de 28.05%, para posteriormente aplicar el método de valoración ambiental “transferencia de beneficios” y estimar un valor económico del ACD considerando el precio de mercado más bajo y máximo del biodiesel (bien de transferencia) que fue $14.22 MNX y $18.22 MNX dando un valor de $5,610,705.91 MNX y $7,188,963.55 MNX anuales respectivamente.Finalmente se calculó el valor económico del ACD considerando el precio que este producto presentó en las encuestas aplicadas en el muestreo, el cual fue de $8.00 MNX/L, representando un valor de $3,156,515.28 MNX anuales.
CARACTERIZACIÓN DEL CONSUMIDOR DE PRODUCTOS PARA MASCOTAS EN NEIVA: REALIDADES EN CONSUMO
Authors: Reyes Arias Andrea del Pilar , Quintero Bonilla Alexander , Mosquera Rojas Edgar Fabian
Published: June 2024

Las tendencias del consumidor de productos para mascotas en la ciudad de Neiva reflejan cambios importantes en las conductas de las familias, lo cual permite a las empresas descubrir nuevos mercados e identificar nuevos comportamientos de sus clientes. El objetivo del artículo es caracterizar a los consumidores de productos para las mascotas, considerando las nuevas realidades del consumo de estos productos en la ciudad de Neiva. Se utilizó una metodología cuantitativa de tipo exploratorio por conveniencia. Los resultados mostraron que el consumidor de productos para mascotas en la ciudad de Neiva se identifica con las nuevas transformaciones culturales provocando estructuración de segmentos de mercado con necesidades y deseos propios, permitiendo a empresas tener una aproximación al mercado de productos para mascotas.
The Demand and Drivers for Teleworking Among Back-Office Personnel After the COVID-19 Pandemic in New Zealand
Authors: Churilov Alexander , Omisakin Olufemi , Kularatne Indrapriya
Published: June 2024

Telework enables employees to work from any location other than their designated work environment with the integration of computing and telecommunication technologies. The advantages of teleworking include improved productivity and job satisfaction for employees, reduced overhead costs for employers, and decreased carbon footprint for the environment. However, the benefits and challenges of telework, especially on back-office employees in their organizations, are still not fully investigated. This project researched the demand for telework from New Zealand back-office personnel after the COVID-19 pandemic and the drivers for this need. The research used a mixed-methods approach with qualitative and quantitative approaches to achieve the research objective. A questionnaire consisting of the Likert scale, open-ended, and multiple-choice questions was used to collect quantitative data. In order to get insightful qualitative information about the research question, semi-structured structured interviews were used. The findings of the research revealed that there is a significant demand for telework among the back-office employees in New Zealand, and predominantly, they prefer a hybrid telework model.
 
Received: 20 February 2024 | Revised: 10 April 2024 | Accepted: 14 May 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest 
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support this work are available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Alexander Churilov: Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing – original draft, Visualization, Project administration. Olufemi Omisakin: Methodology, Validation, Formal analysis, Resources, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Supervision. Indrapriya Kularatne: Methodology, Validation, Formal analysis, Resources, Data curation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration.
Human Relations and Employee Engagement in Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
Authors: Wagacha Kevin Njuguna , Were Susan , Waiganjo Esther
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This study examined the relationship between human relations and employee engagement in manufacturing firms in Kenya. The human relations constructs included: autonomy, integration, involvement, supervisory support and welfare. Employee engagement was conceptualized using the constructs of vigour, dedication and absorption.
Methodology: Guided by positivism, this study adopted a cross-sectional survey using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The target population was 578 manufacturing firms in the 12 key industrial sub-sectors derived from the directory of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. The sample size of 236 respondents was arrived at after using the Yamane sample size determination formula. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential analysis was done using SPSS and results from the data analyzed were presented in tables and graphs.
Findings: Correlation analysis results revealed a positive correlation between human relation and employee engagement in manufacturing firms in Kenya. Results from regression analysis revealed there is a positive and significant relationship between human relations and employee engagement in manufacturing firms in Kenya.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study recommends that organizations should give import to the extent to which they give prominence to tangibly demonstrating care for its employees since demonstrating that the organization values its workers will lead to higher employee engagement. Moreover, the study recommends that management should cultivate an atmosphere of trust and cooperation.
NUTRIENT POTENTIAL FROM VERMICOMPOST OF TWO CONTRASTING ORGANIC WASTES USING TROPICAL EARTHWORM AND MOSQUITO NET AS CULTURE MATERIAL
Authors: A Nweke , I Nkwonta , C Igwe , C Anochie , F Okenmuo
Published: June 2024

The biochemical break down of plant litters by earthworm and the associated micro-organisms are the main process of humus development. Nutrient potential from vermicompost of two contrasting organic wastes using tropical earthworm (Eudrilus eugeniae) and mosquito net as culture material was studied. The organic wastes diet is fruit wastes (FRW) and vegetable wastes (VGW). Ten earthworms were inoculated to each of the eight (8) sacks. The result of the experiment after three (3) months and three (3) weeks inoculation showed that the Eudrilus eugeniae can be cultured in sack made from old window mosquito net and the vermicompost produced in each waste are of high-quality humus. The nutrient content of the vermicompost varied among the wastes. The pH level of the wastes was found to be alkaline of which VGW recorded higher value (9.15) compared to FRW. The OC content and electrical conductivity (EC) were significantly different among the treatments. Higher values of Na, OC, K, and P were recorded in FRW, while VGW recorded higher values in Ca, Mg and EC. The highest dry matter weight of 115.75gkg -1 of vermicompost was recorded in VGW as against 109.5gkg-1 recorded in FRW. Earthworm production measured by the number survived, number of cocoons, and biomass weight at the end of the study showed VGW as best culture for earthworm production. FRW did not record any cocoon at harvest. Findings of the study confirm that tropical earthworm - Eudrilus eugeniae can be easily used for high quality vermicompost production which is socioeconomically very beneficial for soil fertility improvement and sustainable crop production. The wastes and the earthworm are in abundance in the study area and within the reach of the farmer. The farmers are therefore encouraged to harness this technology for their soil and crop production.
EFFECT OF VIRUS AND MYCOPLASMA DISEASES ON PRODUCTIVITY OF ALFALFA HAY CULTIVARS
Authors: Naser Ibrahim , Olbinado Emiliano , Hermogino Rodrigo
Published: June 2024

Purpose: To evaluate the productivity of different alfalfa hay cultivars under the effect of local virus and mycoplasma diseases.
Methodology: The study was conducted under center pivot irrigation system similar to TADCO mechanized alfalfa hay crop production.  
Results: Imported alfalfa hay cultivars were found infected with three virus and mycoplasma diseases: alfalfa enation virus, alfalfa mosaic virus and alfalfa witches' broom. Infections with these diseases lead to a severe reduction on the productivity of alfalfa hay cultivars in the third cropping season. Alfalfa enation virus was found to cause the most economic damage to the alfalfa hay crop, and the percentage yield reduction from this disease reached 17.6, 36.8% in the second and third seasons of cultivation respectively.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The authors recommended to grow alfalfa hay cultivars with less susceptibility to virus diseases infections as we found variability in the productivity of the tested cultivars. The study also recommends to grow alfalfa hay cultivars under mechanized system for two seasons as we observed significant yield reduction in the third season due to high infestation with weeds and grasses which affected the hay quality. In the first field trial (1999 - 2002), productivity of alfalfa hay cultivars CUF 101 and Siriver reached above 30 M.T. /Ha under aphid-controlled conditions. In the second field trial (2002 - 2004), alfalfa hay productivity of the cultivars Fast Grow, SW 9500, Magic (SW 9301) and Super Supreme reached above 30 M.T./Ha in the first season 2003; and in the second season 2004, productivity of Magic, Fast Grow and Super Supreme reached above 26 M.T./Ha. Productivity over the two seasons 2003 and 2004 shown Fast Grow and Magic were the highest with 60.38, 59.85 M.T./Ha. respectively.
ETHNICAL CONFLICT AND NATIONAL SECURITY A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Jones Marita
Published: June 2024

Purpose: Ethnic conflict and national security are topics of great concern to policy makers. Kenya, like many states in the world is multi-ethnic and ethnic groups in such states are mobilized by political elites in order to take up political control and the governance of a country as a way of ensuring control of state resources for the benefit of the ethnic group. The general objectives of the study are to examine the historical background, actors and issues in ethnic conflict in Kenya. To investigate Kenya's national security challenges and concerns and its effects on national security in Kenya.
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Conclusion: As this study has shown, Kenya has a long way to go to realize an acceptable standard of living for most of its people. Its present and future crop of leaders is faced with formidable challenges that call for exceptional and extraordinary leadership based on solid character. This study is a humble contribution towards the recognition of the needs of the country as Kenya stands at the threshold of the 21st century characterized by globalization and other challenges.
Recommendation: The study focuses on the politicization of ethnicity by individual politicians or individual party members. As such, it does not analyze party politics. Therefore, it recommends an exclusive study of ethnic politics within and between political parties in the struggle for party positions and state power in Kenya respectively
Relationship between External Domestic Debt and Economic Growth
Authors: Nisa Zaib
Published: June 2024

Purpose: Pakistan is surrounded by serious socio-economic problems. Due to the low tax base and double deficit, Pakistan has to rely on internal and external capital flows. Foreign capital flows are not easily accessible, but domestic capital flows are always accessible
Methodology: The study investigates the effects of domestic debt on economic growth in Pakistan by applying the OLS technique
Findings: The study indicates that the stock of domestic debt positively affects economic growth in Pakistan. This clearly means that the resources generated through internal debt have been partially used to finance public spending which contributes to economic growth. The study also notes that there is an inverse relationship between domestic debt service and economic growth. This result is due to the fact that the enormous burden of non-development spending hinders economic growth. The study results reveal that the negative effects of domestic debt service on economic growth is stronger than the positive effects of domestic debt on economic growth.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study also suggests some policies to repay existing internal debt.
Crise énergétique et enjeux du développement durable dans la ville de Maroua à l’Extrême-Nord Cameroun
Authors: Mas-oudou Houdhayfah
Published: June 2024

But : l’objectif principal de cet article est d’analyser les effets économiques, sociaux et environnementaux de la crise énergétique en montrant que ces derniers entravent le développement durable de la ville de Maroua.
Méthodologie : la méthodologie de cette étude s’appuie sur des enquêtes par des entretiens semi-directifs menés auprès des ménages de la ville des Maroua. En effet, notre étude s’appuie sur un échantillon non probabiliste[1] des habitants de la ville de Maroua. Pour ce qui est de l’échantillonnage, nous avons opté pour l’échantillonnage par choix raisonné théorique[2]. À cet effet, nous avons réalisé au total quinze (15) entretiens semi-directifs dans les ménages de la ville de Maroua. Cette étude repose sur une analyse qualitative des pratiques d’adaptation et d’innovation des ménages de la ville de Maroua en matière d’énergie. Les entretiens ont porté sur les potentielles causes de la crise énergétique ainsi que sur les effets multidimensionnels de la crise énergétique dans la ville de Maroua. Les données ont été analysées à l’aide d’une analyse de contenu thématique.
Résultats : les entretiens semi-directifs menés auprès des ménages de la ville des Maroua ont permis d’aboutir aux résultats suivants : la crise énergétique observée dans la ville de Maroua résulte de la combinaison des causes endogènes et exogènes ; la crise énergétique entrave les enjeux du développement durable tels que le développement économique, social et environnemental contribuant à maintenir le sous-développement dans la ville de Maroua.

Contribution unique à la théorie, aux politiques et à la pratique : cette étude offre une compréhension nuancée des effets multidimensionnels de la crise énergétique sur le développement durable dans un contexte africain.
Technical Efficiency of Broiler Production in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Nwadiolu Romanus , Akpodiete O. J.
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The study examined the technical efficiency of broiler production in Delta State, Nigeria. Specifically, it determined the effects of socio-economic characteristics of the farmers on production output, determined the profitability of broiler production, and established the levels of technical efficiency attained by the farmers. It also ascertain the socio-economic factors of the farmers that influence their technical efficiency levels; assessed the nature of returns to scale and elasticities of broiler production inputs; and identified the constraints to broiler production in the area. A survey research design approach was used in the study. Multistage random sampling technique was used to select 240 registered broiler farmers. Primary data were collected in the 2019 production season using structured questionnaire administered to the respondents by personal interview.
Methodology: Descriptive and parametric statistics such as frequencies, means, percentages, ratios, enterprise budgeting, profit function regression and Cobb-Douglas stochastic frontier regression techniques were used in data analysis.
Findings: Findings indicated that broiler production output was significantly influenced by age, household size, farm size, farming experience and cost of feeds while gender, marital status, educational level, access to credit and  extension visits were not significant. Mean technical efficiency scores of 0.94 was attained with 0.97 maximum and 0.90 minimum. Output elasticities with respect to farm size, labour, capital and feeds were 0.42, 0.13, 0.13 and 0.17 respectively. Technical efficiency of the farmers was significantly influenced by educational level, farming experience, household size, gender and access to credit, but weakly determined by age. Broiler farms operated at decreasing returns to scale. Major constraints to broiler production in the area arranged in descending order of seriousness were high cost of feeds, inadequate capital, high cost of labour, parasites and diseases, high mortality rate and inadequate feeds.
Unique contributor to theory, policy and practice: Policy measures such as increased budgetary allocation to livestock production, subsidization of inputs, provision of soft loans to broiler farmers by relevant institutions, provision of requisite infrastructures and improved funding of extension agencies to enhance information dissemination to broiler farmers are advocated.
Gender and Age as Determinants of Environmental Perception
Authors: Okoro Ifeanyichukwu. D , Nwagu E. K. N. , Monday Sampson , Okoro Patrick
Published: June 2024

Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which gender and age account for the variations in the environmental perception of tertiary education students in Enugu Geographical Area, Enugu State.
Methodology:  Three research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted a correlational research design. The study was conducted in Enugu Geographical Area, Enugu State. The population of the study comprised 29,364 tertiary education students in Enugu Geographical Area, Enugu State. The sample size of the study was 760 tertiary education students in Enugu Geographical Area of Enugu State. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to draw the sample size. Structured questionnaire developed by the researcher was used for data collection. The instrument was titled "Environmental Perception Scale" The instrument was validated by seven experts. Cronbach Alpha was used to establish the reliability of the instrument.
Findings: The instrument yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.77. Data collected were analyzed using mean score and standard deviation for research question one while linear regression was used to answer research questions 1-2. Regression ANOVA was used to test the null hypotheses.
Unique Contributor to Theory, Policy and Practice: The findings of the study showed that the tertiary education students have positive perception of their environment in Enugu geographical area; that 46% of variation in students' environmental perception is attributed to students' gender with R value of 0.68 and  value of 0.46 and there is a significant difference between gender and tertiary education students' environmental perception and that 42% of variation in students' environmental perception is attributed to students' age with R value of 0.62 and  value of 0.42 and there is a significant difference between age and tertiary education students' environmental perception. Based on the findings of the study, relevant conclusions were drawn.
Project Politics in Public Housing in Small Island Developing States: A Case Study of Cost and Revenue
Authors: Chadee Aaron Anil , Sudama Gunness , Rampair Ryan
Published: June 2024

Purpose: This research aims to explore the intricate dynamics of project politics in public housing development within Small Island Developing States (SIDS), with a particular focus on the interplay between costs and revenue.
Methodology: Utilizing a detailed case study approach, this paper investigates a specific public housing project in a SIDS, analyzing the political dynamics surrounding its cost and revenue aspects.
Findings: The study reveals that political factors significantly influence decision-making processes, resource allocation, and the financial viability of public housing projects in SIDS. Political interference often results in resource misallocation, cost overruns, and inefficiencies in revenue generation. Additionally, patronage and nepotism lead to housing resource distribution based on political favoritism rather than genuine need, undermining the effectiveness and fairness of public housing initiatives.
Contribution to Theory, Policy, and Practice: This research underscores the critical importance of addressing project politics to ensure sustainable and effective housing solutions in SIDS. By highlighting the need for enhanced financial viability, transparency, and accountability in public housing projects, this study contributes valuable insights to the theoretical understanding of development politics. It also offers practical recommendations for policymakers to mitigate political interference, thereby fostering equitable and sustainable public housing solutions in SIDS.
Teclistamab, cambiando el paradigma de pacientes con Mieloma Múltiple
Authors: Funes ME
Published: June 2024

El mieloma múltiple (MM) sigue siendo una patologíaincurable a pesar de las mejoras en las opciones de tratamiento que se desarrollaron en los últimos años. El antígeno de maduración de células B (BCMA) se expresa predominantemente en células de linaje B y representa un nuevo objetivo terapéutico prometedor para el MM recaído refractario (MMRR). Teclistamab (TECVAYLI) es el primer anticuerpo biespecífico de redirección de células T (CD3) contra BCMA (Figura 1) aprobado por la Administración de Drogas y Alimentos de Estados Unidos (FDA) en 2022 para pacientes con MMRR a 3 líneas de tratamiento previos, incluyendo Inhibi-dores de Proteosoma (IP), Inmunomoduladores (IMIDS), Anticuerpos Monoclonales (AcMo). La neurotoxicidad asociada a células efectoras inmunitarias (ICANS), el síndrome de liberación de citoquinas (CRS) e infecciones por hipogamaglobulinemia son los efectos adversos más comunes.
Educação Matemática e a Pós-Graduação
Authors: Goulart Marceli Behm , Soares Maria Tereza Carneiro
Published: June 2024

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a presença da Educação Matemática nos atuais cursos de mestrado da Área 46 da CAPES, no contexto brasileiro. A pesquisa, de natureza quantitativa, do tipo levantamento, analisou 67 documentos coletados da Plataforma Sucupira. As análises dos dados revelaram: que os cursos mais antigos iniciaram suas atividades em 1998 na região Sudeste, sendo que a região mais tardia foi a Centro-Oeste; há um predomínio, e, em algumas regiões a exclusividade, da atuação da esfera pública quanto à dependência administrativa; o equilíbrio do número de cursos entre a modalidade acadêmica e profissional, ou a superioridade do primeiro em relação   ao segundo em algumas regiões; o equilíbrio em todas as regiões da expressão ‘Ensino de Matemática’ e ‘Educação Matemática’ nos títulos dos cursos; e grandes desafios no que se refere ao acesso e permanência em tais cursos, considerando a abrangência territorial e populacional que atendem.
Dominó no sistema monetário brasileiro por meio do desenho universal para aprendizagem
Authors: Stellfeld Janaina Zanon Roberto , Jocoski Juarês , Kuroki Júlia Helena , Góes Anderson Roges Teixeira , Agranionih Neila Tonin
Published: June 2024

Este estudo apresenta um jogo de dominó do Sistema Monetário Brasileiro desenvolvido com base nos princípios do Desenho Universal e da abordagem do Desenho Universal para Aprendizagem. O objetivo é utilizar o jogo como recurso pedagógico para mediar, interagir e intervir no ensino dos conteúdos de Matemática nas salas de aula. O jogo construído foi aplicado em uma turma com 28 estudantes do 3º ano do Ensino Fundamental I em uma escola pública no município de Araucária/PR, incluindo crianças com necessidades especiais nas aulas de Matemática. Os resultados evidenciaram que o jogo promoveu aulas inclusivas, facilitando a compreensão do conteúdo e incentivando a interação social. A estratégia do jogo demonstrou eficácia no desenvolvimento cognitivo, matemático e social dos estudantes, estimulando a colaboração e o aprendizado significativo. A utilização de recursos acessíveis foi fundamental para garantir a inclusão de todos os estudantes. Essa abordagem tem o potencial de contribuir para uma educação participativa, afetiva e equitativa, oferecendo oportunidades de aprendizado significativo para ao longo da vida.