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The ESG-tax avoidance nexus in SOEs: Do investment, strategy, and political ties matter
Authors: Khairin Mochamad Yahdi , Firmansyah Amrie
Published: February 2025

Research aims: This study investigates the effects of the investment opportunity set, prospector business strategy, and political connections on tax avoidance, with ESG disclosure playing a potential moderating role.Design/Methodology/Approach: Using an unbalanced panel of 127 observations from 32 non-financial State-owned enterprises (SOEs), listed and non-listed on the IDX, this research utilizes secondary data from financial and sustainability reports for 2019–2023. Hypothesis testing was conducted via multiple linear regression at a 10% significance level.Research findings: This study indicates that only the prospector business strategy positively influences tax avoidance, while ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosure dampens this relationship. In contrast, the investment opportunity set and political connections do not significantly affect tax avoidance, and ESG disclosure does not strengthen nor weaken these relationships.Theoretical contribution/ Originality: This study enhances the application of stakeholder theory, highlighting how ESG disclosure aligns with the ethical and transparent behavior expected in corporate tax strategies.Practitioner/Policy implication: Effective ESG disclosures encourage companies to adopt ethical tax practices, reduce aggressive tax avoidance, and foster transparency.Research limitation/Implication: Limited data on non-listed SOEs, as only 12 firms provided comprehensive financial and sustainability reports, restricts the sample size for these entities.
Strengthening Paradiplomacy between West Kalimantan and Malaysia through the Socio-Economic Working Group Program: A Case Study on the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Manda Retha Cahyaningrum  , Eva Nur Aprillia
Published: February 2025

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) designation of COVID-19 as a pandemic in mid-March 2020 demanded adaptive policies across various sectors, including the protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) abroad. This study examines how paradiplomacy carried out by the West Kalimantan Provincial Government contributes to mitigating the negative impact of the pandemic on PMI in Malaysia, particularly through the framework of the Malaysian-Indonesian Socio-Economic Working Group (KK SOSEK MALINDO). Many countries, including Malaysia, implemented social distancing and lockdown measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, which also led to economic slowdowns affecting migrant workers. Given the large number of Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia (over 80,000), safeguarding their rights became a key concern. The findings of this research reveal that the paradiplomacy approach, which facilitates collaboration among local governments and other relevant stakeholders, has helped address challenges faced by PMI—such as issues of legal status, healthcare access, and the provision of social assistance. This study advances our understanding of paradiplomacy in the Indonesia-Malaysia border region and underscores the importance of cross-actor synergy in the context of responding to global crises.
Pengaruh Literasi Keuangan dan Kemudahan Sistem QRIS Terhadap Pendapatan UMKM di Pontianak
Authors: Balqis Iza Zakiah , Safitri Heni , Hariyanto Dedi
Published: February 2025

Latar Belakang: Pertumbuhan ekonomi dan perkembangan teknologi merupakan dua hal yang saling berkorelasi untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah (UMKM) yang merupakan pangsa pasar terbesar di Indonesia menunjukkan pergerakan yang progresif jika disandingan dengan tren cashless. Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) hadir untuk menjadi jembatan antara konsumen dan merchant dalam memudahkan pembayaran, sejalan dengan gaya hidup masyarakat modern yang menuntut kemudahan dan efisiensi.Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan pengaruh literasi keuangan dan kemudahan sistem QRIS terhadap pendapatan UMKM.Metode Penelitian: Metode penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Responden yang digunakan adalah pedagang UMKM berjumlah 100 responden.Hasil Penelitian: Berdasarkan hasil pengujian pada semua variabel, sehingga diperoleh hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan variabel Literasi Keuangan dan Kemudahan Sistem QRIS berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Pendapatan UMKM.Keaslian/Kebaruan Penelitian: Menguji pengaruh literasi keuangan dan kemudahan sistem QRIS terhadap pendapatan UMKM di Pontianak.
Pancreatico pleural fistula-a rare complication of chronic calcific pancreatitis
Authors: Kumbhar Suhas G. , Karmarkar Aditi S.
Published: February 2025

Chronic pancreatitis is associated with permanent structural changes in pancreas, leading to impairment of exocrine and endocrine function. Recurrent acute pancreatitis in chronic pancreatitis is a common complication in practice. We came across a rare complication of persistent left sided hemorrhagic pleural effusion due to pancreaticopleural fistula. Diagnosis was made by detection of high levels of pleural fluid lipase and amylase levels. An 11-year-old female presented with fever, abdomen pain and persistent left sided hemorrhagic pleural effusion for four months, which ultimately turned out to be acute on chronic calcific pancreatitis with pancreaticopleural fistula which was successfully surgically treated.
International versus Domestic Shocks and Pass-Through to Country Prices: A Heterogeneous VAR Approach
Authors: Alviarez Vanessa , Pedroni Peter , Powell Andrew , Quevedo Rocha Ingri Katherine
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the disconnect between falling agricultural commodity prices and persistent food inflation by applying a Heterogeneous Vector Autoregression (VAR) model to a panel of 203 countries using data from 1961 to 2022. It analyzes the impact of global crops, fertilizer, and oil prices on domestic inflation and explores the asymmetries in the pass-through of global shocks. Results show that fertilizer price shocks significantly influence crop prices, especially maize and soybeans, while production shocks have a weaker effect. Demand-driven price changes exhibit higher pass-through to food inflation compared to supply-driven shocks, with country-specific characteristics shaping these responses. A historical decomposition reveals that global factors played a larger role in inflation during 2021, particularly
for emerging economies, while advanced economies were more affected by domestic shocks. These findings highlight the importance of tailored policies to mitigate inflation in the face of global commodity price volatility.
Children's autobiographies in "Mały Przegląd" as a historical source
Authors: Landau-Czajka Anna
Published: February 2025

Janusz Korczak doceniał dziecięce biografie, publikował je na łamach redagowanego przez siebie pisma „Mały Przegląd”. Z dzisiejszego punktu widzenia niektóre z tych dzienników/wspomnień absolutnie nie powinny zostać opublikowane. Naruszały one prywatność dzieci, zarówno twórców pamiętników, jak i opisywanych przez nich kolegów. Warto w kontekście publikacji w „Małym Przeglądzie” zastanowić się, na ile słowa Korczaka o „prawie do milczenia” i „szacunku dla dziecięcych sekretów” były przez niego samego przestrzegane. Korczak wymagał od korespondentów pisania bezwzględnej prawdy, także w przypadku pamiętników i czasem ich prawdziwość weryfikowano. Stanowczy nakaz pisania absolutnej prawdy, skróty czynione przez redakcję zmieniające meritum wypowiedzi, skłaniają do zastanowienia się, komu miały służyć teksty autobiograficzne. Niektóre autobiografie, wskazują na to, że dobierano je tak, aby służyły tezom wychowawczym Korczaka czy wpisywały się w syjonistyczny model formowania „nowego człowieka”. W autobiografiach i wspomnieniach, w większym stopniu niż w listach widoczna jest wychowawcza linia „Małego Przeglądu”. Chciałabym zatem postawić tu tezę, że niektóre z nich były w pewnym stopniu wykorzystywane w sposób instrumentalny, mimo szczytnych oświadczeń Korczaka.
Alina and Henryka's memoirs. The joys of growing up, wartime violence, and the local politics of memory
Authors: Drozda Jacek , Rojek Zofia
Published: February 2025

Tekst zawiera omówienie pamiętników dwóch sióstr z Urli – Aliny i Henryki - pisanych podczas II wojny światowej i tuż po niej. Przedstawia treści pojawiające się w dziennikach obu dziewczynek w szerokim, kulturowym i społecznym kontekście. Opowiada o zależnościach pomiędzy osobistymi doświadczeniami 11 i 12-letnich dziewczynek – akceptacją siebie, kłótniach z siostrą, miłością do zwierząt – a tragicznymi wydarzeniami wojennymi – likwidacją getta w Jadowie, uratowaniem się z próby gwałtu czy strachem przed śmiercią najbliższych. Przedstawia również lokalne polityki pamięci, które marginalizują historię jadowskich Żydów i Żydówek.
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Authors: Gołąb Marcin
Published: February 2025

W artykule na przykładzie zbioru materiałów źródłowych – wypracowań szkolnych dotyczących II wojny światowej, pisanych w różnych częściach Polski w 1946 roku i gromadzonych przez Ministerstwo Oświaty w Warszawie, których część przechowywana jest obecnie w Archiwum Akt Nowych w Warszawie – starano się pokazać ich autobiograficzny potencjał, a także dlaczego konieczne jest dokonanie w przypadku omawianych źródeł rozróżnienia pomiędzy autobiografią i świadectwem. Zwrócono uwagę na powiązanie gatunku twórczości słownej, którym jest wypracowanie z dziecięcymi praktykami piśmiennymi, a także na wpływ tych praktyk na autobiograficzność wypracowań. Na wybranych przykładach zaczerpniętych ze szkolnych tekstów zademonstrowano możliwość ich wykorzystania do analizowania sposobów konstruowania autobiografii przez dzieci.
Death of Commodified Man in the Memoir of “the Last Black Cargo.” Zora Neale Hurston’s Barracoon
Authors: Piętka Aleksandra
Published: February 2025

Autorka niniejszego artykułu rozpatruje wspomnienia Cudjo „Kossoli” Lewisa, spisane przez Zorę Neale Hurston w "Barracoon: The Story of the Last „Black Cargo”", w kontekście książki Stephanie Smallwood "Saltwater Slavery: A Middle Passage From Africa to American Diaspora", by prześledzić proces komodyfikacji, jakiemu zostali poddany Cudjo wraz z pozostałymi Afrykanami, którzy przybyli do USA w 1860 roku na pokładzie Clotildy – ostatniego znanego statku niewolniczego. Analizie poddano kolejne fazy zmiany statusu podmiotowego Kossoli oraz jego społeczną śmierć – zarówno dla pozostałych w Afryce, jak i w kraju wymuszonej emigracji. W artykule przedstawiono również sposoby Kossoli na zakorzenienie się w amerykańskiej strukturze społecznej po ogłoszeniu Emancypacji.
The Diary of a Hasidic Woman, or "Reshimas Zichroynes" by Chana Schneersohn
Authors: Czeska Jadwiga
Published: February 2025

Artykuł jest analizą chasydzkiego egodokumentu, napisanego w języku jidysz przez Chanę Schneersohn (1880-1964). Studium przypadku pamiętnika ortodoksyjnej autorki, osadzone w szerszym kontekście kobiecej intymistyki i reguł świata chasydzkiego, pozwala na wydobycie i opisanie zakodowanego w nim, kobiecego doświadczenia. Tekst stanowi próbę zmierzenia się ze specyfiką autobiografii, pisanej z wnętrza ortodoksyjnej społeczności, w której istotną rolę odgrywają zagadnienia autocenzury, płci, ról genderowych, religii i emigracji.
MEETING THE EMPLOYMENT NEEDS OF MARGINALIZED YOUTH: A REVIEW OF PROMISING YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
Authors: Youmans Alexandra , Hussain Alicia , Godden Lorraine , Kutsyuruba Benjamin , Butler Alana , DeLuca Christopher , Shewchuk Samantha
Published: February 2025

The Youth Job Connection program in Ontario, Canada is designed to help multi-barriered youth transition into the workforce. As part of an evaluation of the program, a review of comparable employment programs in Canada and similar English-speaking countries was conducted, which involved 57 national and 36 international programs. The purpose of the review was to identify promising programs and explore how they support the successful transition of NEET (not in education, employment, or training) youth into the labour market. A major finding was that promising youth employment programs not only address the work needs of marginalized youth, but also life skills and life stabilization. Such programs incorporate pre-employment training, mentoring and job coaching, paid work placements, life skills training, and life stabilization supports. Life stabilization supports varied across programs, with different amounts and types offered; further research is needed to determine what life stabilization supports best help NEET youth to secure and maintain employment. Considerations for improving the quality of employment programs for NEET youth are discussed. Lastly, given that NEET youth are not a homogeneous group, youth employment programs should target subpopulations of NEET youth, like those that are marginalized.
Budyko Eğrisinin Uzun Vadeli Havza Planlama Çalışmalarında Su Bütçesi Hesabı için Kullanılması
Authors: Çavuş Yonca
Published: February 2025

Budyko eğrisi Hidrolojide su bütçesi hesabında kullanılan bir yöntemdir. Eğri, buharlaşma oranı ile kuruluk indeksi arasındaki doğrusal olmayan bir ilişkiden oluşur ve evapotranspirasyonun su ve enerji kaynaklı sınırlarını tanımlar. Kuruluk indeksinin uzun dönemde buharlaşma oranında bir değişimi tetiklemesi havzanın Budyko eğrisine uyumunda değişim beklenir. Bu çalışmada, aylık yağış-akış ilişkisi kullanılmak suretiyle Budyko eğrisine dayanan bir su bütçesi yaklaşımı önerilmiştir. Gerçek evapotranspirasyon, uzun dönemde havza su depolamasında bir değişim olmayacağı kabulü altında akım ve yağış arasındaki fark olarak alınmış, potansiyel evapotranspirasyon ise Thornthwaite yöntemi ile hesaplanmıştır. Uygulama için Küçük Menderes nehir havzası seçilmiş; havzanın memba ve mansabında bulunan iki meteoroloji ve iki akım gözlem istasyonunun aylık toplam yağış, aylık ortalama sıcaklık ve aylık ortalama debi verileri kullanılmıştır. Türkiye’den bir akarsu havzasının Budyko çerçevesine uyumu ilk kez bu çalışma kapsamında incelenmiş; sonuçlar, Küçük Menderes havzasının genel olarak Budyko eğrisine uyduğunu göstermiştir. Küçük Menderes nehir havzası örneğinden hareketle Budyko eğrisinin su kaynaklarının planlanması ve yönetiminde su bütçesi hesabı için kullanılabilir pratik bir yöntem olduğunu göstermektedir.
Dando visibilidade ao povo cigano da Paraíba: resgatando cidadania, garantindo direitos
Authors: Rodrigues Janine Marta Coelho , Rodrigues Silvestre Coelho , Rangel Maria José , Clark Anne Jaqueline
Published: February 2025

Ao pesquisar sobre a escolarização de ciganos na Paraíba, defrontamos experiências formadoras e enriquecedoras. Apresentamos neste artigo uma reflexão gerada a partir de um projeto de pesquisa desenvolvido em 2014, em duas escolas estaduais localizadas nas proximidades da comunidade cigana de Sousa (sertão da Paraíba). Para apresentar a discussão proposta – a importância de tornar a existência cigana uma realidade visível e valorizada – apresentamos as políticas públicas brasileiras, além das legislações que tenham por público-alvo os ciganos. E nos perguntamos sobre os obstáculos para que esse aparato legal possa ser efetivamente aplicado, tomando o município de Sousa como lócus de pesquisa. A hipótese que nos guiou é que identificaríamos aproximações e discrepâncias entre os aparatos documentais enfocados e as narrativas apresentadas pelos atores envolvidos. Realizamos uma pesquisa de cunho documental e qualitativo, com uma metodologia que abrangeu a revisão bibliográfica, incursões ao campo de pesquisa, contemplando visitas, entrevistas e encontros nas duas escolas pesquisadas. A análise de dados indicou a necessidade de se oferecer aos professores oportunidades de discussões e orientações sobre educação e sua relação com a diversidade. Espera-se com a socialização das ideias aqui postas, ressignificar visõessobre os ciganos, reconhecendo-os como cidadãos brasileiros, com garantias constitucionais e incluídos, por direito, na sociedade brasileira.
Stosunki w łódzkiej prasie okresu międzywojennego. Polemika prasowa na łamach łódzkich dzienników na przykładzie „Głosu Polskiego” i koncernu Republiki
Authors: Hrycek Miłosz
Published: February 2025

Journalistic polemics started when Poland got its independence back, very often bringing up previous disputes and unresolved issues. One dispute opened up between the editors of the two most important Lodz newspapers at the time – “Głos Polski” and “Ilustrowana Republika”.
Jaskółka zwiastująca wiosnę czy relikt przeszłości? Z badań nad atrakcyjnością słuchowiska radiowego
Authors: Albińska Karolina
Published: February 2025

This article is an empirical exploratory investigation into the problem of “old radio genres’” reception by contemporary listeners. The paper focuses particularly on the radio drama, very popular in the Golden Age of Radio and now on the verge of disappearing.
The transformation of media environment, due to the media convergence process, has enormous impact on the changes in the mass media hierarchy. This issue has inspired a survey conducted among journalism students asking them about their listening behaviours and radio programmes preferences. The main purpose of this research was to assess whether radio dramas sill can be attractive to contemporary radio listeners. The results of the survey not only help to determine the place of radio – until recently the only transmitter of artistic radio programmes – in the media, but also assess the degree of contemporary listeners’ attachment to audio theatre plays.
Słuchowisko dla młodzieży. Tajemnicza wyspa Juliusza Verne’a
Authors: Pawlik Aleksandra
Published: February 2025

The article focuses on the youth for whom the radio drama is created. The radio drama entitled “The Mysterious Island” meets the criteria of the young receiver’s interest. Through the innovative vision of the director, the radio drama materialises the elements of a literary work which are the most valuable nowadays. The radio adaptation connects modernity and classic 19th century novel for the youth.
Cudowność i baśniowość w powieści Deotymy Branki w jasyrze
Authors: Woszczak Izabela
Published: February 2025

This article centres around the problems connected with wonders, miracles and fairy tale themes in Branki w Jasyrze, a nineteenth century novel written by Jadwiga Łuszczewska (pen name. Deotyma). This paper begins with biographical information about Deotyma‘s family life, upbringing and its influence on her future career; reception of her charismatic personality and writing; and finally about her attitude to the employment of fantasy motives in literature. The main aim of this article is to investigate different types of miraculous events that take place in Branki w Jasyrze. Those phenomena derive from various cultural and artistic frameworks: medieval hagiography, traditional folk fairy tale and primitive beliefs connected with Mongolian shamanism. In fact, this diversity has its purpose: Łuszczewska gathered all kinds of wonders to reveal the unity of people’s transcendental apprehensions.
Wychowawca narodu wychowuje syna, czyli kształtowanie etyki Witkacego
Authors: Kałowska Agnieszka
Published: February 2025

The aim of this article is to analyse the process of Witkacy‘s moulding his ethical view. During his childhood and youth, he remained under his father‘s (Stanisław Witkiewicz‘s) intellectual influence. Witkiewicz, who was a Polish moral authority, had a very rigid pedagogical view, but it was not devoid of inaccuracies and inconsistency. It was the main reason for the conflict between the father and his son.
Synthesis and Characterization of Ca, Mg, Fe and Zn Nanoparticles and its Impact on Bacillus thuringiensis
Authors: Gayathri M. , Venkateswarlu N.C. , Prasad T. N.V.K.V.
Published: February 2025

Background: Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is widely used to manage several lepidopteran insect pests including tobacco caterpillar, Spodoptera litura in groundnut. Nanoparticles (NPs) can make agricultural inputs like fertilizers and pesticides more effective and efficient and have shown the ability to enhance the insecticidal action of Bt when combined. They may increase the susceptibility of target insects to Bt toxins by damaging insect gut cells or interfering with their immune responses to develop nanostructured catalysts and to increase the Cfu/g with Bt. The current study is aimed to assess the impact NPs of on Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) mass production under in vitro conditions. Methods: The synthesis of Ca, Mg, Fe and Zn nanoparticles was carried out using sol-gel method. Characterization of the nanoparticles was done by using UV-vis spectrum, XRD, Particle size and zeta potential analysis, TEM and FT-IR techniques. These NPs were tested as catalysts in the production of biopesticide Bt. Result: The synthesized and characterized NPs were clearly indicated that the prepared nanoscale oxide materials were highly stable and also been observed with uniform surface morphological features. The highest Colony forming units (Cfu)/gram (g) of Bt (17.3´109. 16.9´109, 16.5´109 and 15.0´109) was recorded in treatments with 50 ppm MgO, 20 ppm CaO, 10 ppm ZnO and 50 ppm FeO (as against 6.7´109 Cfu/g in the control.
Percepciones docentes sobre la escritura académica en la carrera Ingeniería en Computación del Tecnológico del Costa Rica
Authors: Salas Acuña Erick Francisco , Amador Solano Ma. Gabriela , Espinoza Guzmán Julia
Published: February 2025

El objetivo de este artículo es examinar la percepción del profesorado de la carrera de Ingeniería en Computación del Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) sobre la función de la escritura en el aula, así como sobre los procesos de evaluación y retroalimentación que utilizan. El estudio se enmarca en las investigaciones en torno a la alfabetización académica, las cuales reconocen prácticas diferenciadas en los procesos de comunicación en la universidad según el ámbito de conocimiento en el que se inserten. El enfoque es cualitativo, a partir de un estudio de caso, sigue una estrategia de análisis basada en la Teoría Fundamentada. La población estudiada comprende ocho profesores de la carrera de Ingeniería en Computación, fue seleccionada a conveniencia y procurando la representatividad de los cinco campus que conforman la institución. Las técnicas de recolección de datos consistieron en tres entrevistas en profundidad, un grupo focal, así como el análisis de una muestra documental de las guías y rúbricas de evaluación empleadas por el personal docente. La codificación de los datos se realizó con la ayuda del software QCAmap (Qualitative Content Analysis). Entre los resultados se encuentra que las personas entrevistadas reconocen carencias de lectura y escritura en sus estudiantes, lo cual demanda un acompañamiento constante, así como crear instrumentos de evaluación formativa adaptados a los distintos tipos de documentos y valorar estrategias de retroalimentación que contribuyan al mejoramiento de los textos académicos.
Del alfil a la poesía
Authors: Rivera Chacón Carlos Enrique
Published: February 2025

Gracias al providencial testimonio de Carlos Enrique Rivera, el único sobreviviente del Círculo de Poetas de Turrialba, en este artículo se puede captar la génesis de Marco Aguilar como poeta, a la vez que su autor destaca cómo un ajedrecista en potencia optó por la poesía como oficio. Asimismo, su autor revela aspectos desconocidos del modus operandi del Círculo, que a partir de 1958 estremeciera los cimientos del quehacer poético en Costa Rica.
Con Marco Aguilar
Authors: Chase Alfonso
Published: February 2025

Este breve texto, escrito por Alfonso Chase, renombrado poeta, novelista, cuentista, ensayista, investigador literario y promotor cultural, corresponde a la presentación de una muestra de poemas de Marco Aguilar, publicados en 1964 en el suplemento Página Literaria, del diario La República.
Off Balance: National Institute of Mental Health Funding Priorities in 2012 and 2020
Authors: Zilberstein Karen , Galves Al , Cole Melissa , Foreman William , Hahn Patrick , Michaels Linda
Published: February 2025

Project abstracts of about 20% of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-funded studies in 2012 and 2020 were analyzed to determine the proportion of funding directed toward brain, genetic, animal, human, and physiological studies. Physiological, brain, and genetic studies constituted almost three-quarters of funded studies. Funding for those increased between 2012 and 2020. Human studies were funded at a slightly higher rate than animal studies, a trend that increased in 2020. While neuroscience holds a promise for understanding the biological underpinnings of mental illness, there is a growing urgency to diversify research investments to studies that emphasize person-centered approaches, consider environmental factors and social determinants of health, and reap more immediate real-world benefits. Stakeholders should advocate for policies that mitigate those impacts and improve the likelihood of NIMH and other grantors funding clinical research.
Exploring Retirement Savings Gaps and the Mitigating Factors
Authors: Chimbane Tanaka , Browning Christopher M. , Reiter Miranda
Published: February 2025

This study uses data from the 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances to estimate retirement savings gaps and identify factors that may reduce them. Findings reveal that using financial planners and having high levels of objective financial knowledge are associated with reduced retirement savings gaps. Conversely, an above-average willingness to take risks was associated with increasing retirement savings gaps. These results carry meaningful implications for financial planners, counselors, and educators striving to address retirement savings challenges. For financial planners, the findings emphasize their pivotal role in reducing retirement savings gaps by offering expert guidance and helping clients manage the intricacies of retirement planning. For financial counselors and educators, results emphasize a pivotal role in fostering financial literacy, a key factor linked to improved retirement outcomes. Moreover, educators in schools and community programs should advocate for application-based financial education starting at an early age.
Understanding Patient Needs and Perceptions of Doula Care in South Florida
Authors: Marudo Catherine , Nicotra Caroline , Chou Brandon , Amani Jamarah , Antoine Rebekah , Marbin Staci , Sale Ana Carolina G. , Tomlinson Ana , Fletcher Michelle
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACT

Racial and ethnic disparities continue to affect maternal mortality, morbidity, and birth outcomes. Historically marginalized communities currently face higher rates of cesarean surgery, preterm birth, low birth weight, and infant mortality. Increased accessibility to culturally congruent doula services can help bridge disparities in maternal mortality, morbidity, and birth outcomes. This feasibility study aimed to characterize the need for doula care among patients of two large academic hospitals to inform the creation of a hospital-based doula program. In partnership with community-based midwives and doulas, we created an institutional review board-approved, anonymous, cross-sectional survey to consenting patients from two large academic health-care centers, one of which is a large safety-net hospital. Inclusion criteria included patients between the ages of 18 and 49 years who have had previous pregnancies, are currently pregnant, are thinking about becoming pregnant, or are not currently considering pregnancy. Surveys were offered in English, Spanish, and Haitian Kreyol. A total of 176 patients participated in and completed our survey study. Patients with an annual household income between $25,000 and $50,000 (Odds Ratio = 4.87, 95% confidence interval [1.02, 23.36]) were almost five times more likely than those with an annual household income below $25,000 to express interest in doula care. Among patients who expressed interest in doula care, there was a statistically significant association between the ability to pay for doula care and race (X2[8,N= 148] = 19.25,p= .01). Results illustrated an increased need for doula care, especially among patients from low-income and historically marginalized groups. More research is needed to understand why differences among demographic groups exist in our patient population. At the same time, other health-care systems nationwide are further encouraged to evaluate doula support needs within their community.
Effects of Nursing Interventions on Improving Patients With Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Geng Wei , Jia Hongping , Zeng Xianjing , Li Jia
Published: February 2025

Background and Purpose:Various nursing interventions can improve the treatment process of patients with heart failure. However, the effectiveness of these interventions can be different. Therefore, it is required to summarize these relationships. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of various types of nursing interventions on improving patients with heart failure.Methods:Two groups of keywords were searched in five databases. After removing irrelevant articles, the required information was extracted from the remaining papers. Also, the quality level of the papers was determined using the critical appraisal tools provided by the Joanna Briggs Institute. In addition to the descriptive findings, a case–control meta-analysis was also conducted on the values of compliance and satisfaction rates reported in some studies.Results:Forty-nine papers were included in the study. The results of all studies showed that various types of nursing can effectively influence the improvement of patients with heart failure. Among these interventions, comprehensive nursing, evidence-based nursing, and continuous nursing had the highest effectiveness. However, motivational interventions, telephone interventions, educational nursing interventions, and self-care interventions despite low cost could influence patient improvement. The results showed that nursing intervention in the case group compared with the control group could significantly decrease the complication rate (−11.22 [95% CI: −13.56, −8.87]) and increase the satisfaction rate (2.46 [95% CI: 1.79, 3.12]) in the patients.Implications for Practice:It is recommended that a set of nursing intervention measures can significantly improve the physical and mental conditions of patients with heart failure.
Intimate Partner Violence and Additional Victim–Offender Relationships: An Examination of Gender and Other Differences in Victim Fear Using National Crime Victimization Survey Data
Authors: McGrath Shelly A. , Abbott Jessica
Published: February 2025

Research addressing the link between victimization experiences and fear of crime finds that intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization is also of consequence, with victims of IPV being more fearful than non-IPV victims. Though research on the IPV–fear link is plentiful, there is an absence of focusing exclusively on crime victims. The focus of this research is on the potential differential effects of IPV and other types of victimization on victims’ fear and if it delineates to gender differences in victimization type and victim fear. This study uses the National Crime Victimization Survey data to examine whether IPV victims display higher levels of fear compared to victims of other relationship types and whether these relationships hold for males and females. Results indicate that IPV victimization does have a positive relationship with fear and that the effect is evident among females but not males.
Inovasi Pembelajaran Berbasis Teknologi Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ditinjau melalui Perspektif Alkitabiah
Authors: Nawa Anandha Glorrys Graceia , Gunanto Yohanes Edi
Published: February 2025

Modern developments have had a significant influence on the world of education, for example technology-based learning innovations. However, technological developments have both positive and negative impacts. An examination based on a Biblical perspective is sufficient to answer the problems that arise because it is important to view the presence of technology as God's providence that must be used wisely. If not reviewed biblically, the presence of technology becomes a big problem in learning. The purpose of writing this paper is to present a study of Christian philosophy and theology regarding learning innovations based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. The method used is literature review. Hopefully God's providence will become more real, so that learning will increasingly glorify God and the world's philosophical views will not shake Christian faith. The results of the discussion show the philosophical views and Christian theology that students will get from teachers who invite students to properly examine AI technology-based learning innovations. The conclusion is that technology-based learning innovations are designed by Christian teachers in accordance with God's will. Suggestions that Christian teachers can make in learning are to deepen their mastery of knowledge, skills and correct attitudes regarding technological developments.
The Impact of Switching Intention of Teachers’ Online Teaching in the COVID-19 Era: The Perspective of Push-Pull-Mooring
Authors: Lin Chien-Liang , Liu Jun-Yan , Li Chi-Heng , Su Yu-Sheng , Zhou Juan
Published: February 2025

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many educational institutions switched to online learning to maintain learning activities. With the global pandemic, the educational environment was forced to shift from traditional face-to-face teaching or blended learning to a fully online learning model. In February 2020, China took the lead in announcing the implementation of online learning, encouraging most teachers to use it. Exploring the potential of online learning to replace traditional face-to-face teaching is a topic deserving consideration. This study explored the factors that influenced teachers’ intention to switch to online learning during the pandemic, using a push-pull-mooring model. The study analyzed 283 valid responses gathered through an online questionnaire and found that push effects, pull effects, and habits significantly impact teachers’ intention to switch from offline to online teaching. The findings provide additional insights into the future of higher education after the pandemic.
INISIASI PROGRAM PASIR PUTIH MANDIRI PUPUK BOKASHI (PUTRI KASIH) DI DESA PASIR PUTIH SITUBONDO
Authors: Wulanjari Distiana , Ardi Nugraha Hilman , Sahira Febriany Natazya , Afifah Nuha , Sari Virda , Natasya Burah Maria Alexandra , Nurrachman Akbar Husaini
Published: February 2025

The Community Service activities have been carried out take the theme of Environmental Care Village and Renewable Energy. PUTRI KASIH or Pasir Putih Mandiri Bokashi Fertilizer Production is the main program carried out in KKN activities by the 178 groups in the form of socialization activities, training, trials on seeds, and monitoring of the manufacturing process to evaluation. All activities were implemented in 2 hamlets, with the main target being the Association of Farmer Groups (Gapoktan). The results of the activities showed a positive response from the community in the form of participatory values and enthusiasm in following a series of agendas that had been designed. The series of activities in the PUTRI KASIH program produced output such as (1) The knowledge quality improvement of the community regarding the use of animal dung, such as cows, as an alternative fertilizer, (2) Improvement of the quality of the village as an independent village by making organic fertilizer or bokashi from animal waste, (3) Organic fertilizer has been made and packaged by creating its branding/label and leaflets to guide the community in making fertilizer. On the other hand, there were participatory and disciplinary values of KKN students. This program also became an assessment program to improve the quality of their respective performance, as evidenced by the results of the products produced by the society.
PENGENDALIAN HAMA KUMBANG BADAK YANG MENYERANG KELAPA DI DESA LOJEJER KECAMATAN WULUHAN KABUPATEN JEMBER
Authors: Tri Haryadi Nanang , Giyarto
Published: February 2025

Lojejer Village has significant coconut resources, making it a center for the coconut sugar industry in Jember Regency. Currently, the production of sap from coconut trees in Lojejer Village is declining daily due to attacks by rhinoceros beetle pests (Oryctes rhinoceros). O. rhinoceros infestation damages the growth points of coconut trees, leading to tree death. This pest thrives in Lojejer Village because of the abundance of animal manure near the coconut trees, providing an ideal environment for egg-laying. If left unchecked, O. rhinoceros attacks will threaten the coconut sugar industry, a primary source of livelihood for the community. The proposed solution to address this issue is an integrated control of O. rhinoceros by using sex pheromones, the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae, and manually removing O. rhinoceros larvae from manure piles. The results of the control efforts in Lojejer Village will be published as a scientific article in a community service journal, aiming to reduce the rhinoceros beetle population and the intensity of attacks.
Using an Adaptive Linear Support Vector Machine Algorithm for Predicting Breast Cancer
Authors: Alhurdi Ahmed , Mohsen A.M.A.
Published: February 2025

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and a significant contributor to the high death rates among women. The death rate increases when this condition is manually diagnosed since it takes several hours and specialists. Therefore, an automated breast cancer diagnosis has been suggested to speed up detection and stop the disease from spreading. Over the years, machine learning classification algorithms have been used to predict breast cancer. In the previous studies, one of the most used algorithms is the Support Vector Machine (SVM). However, these studies have inconsistent results. This work, investigates the impact of the features' selection, hyperparameter parameters of SVM, and the mechanism of splitting data on the algorithm performance. Thus, build an SVM, as a single machine learning model, that achieves a higher result. The Wisconsin dataset was used to train and test this model. The experimental results showed that the performance of the model was affected by the features' selection, hyperparameter parameters, and the mechanism of splitting data and random state values in terms of the best top one results and the average of the top three results. The comparison results revealed the superiority of the proposed method over the other state-of-the-art.
Mechanochemical process enhancing pore reconstruction for dense energy storage of carbon-based supercapacitors
Authors: Wu Dongyang , Sun Fei , Wang Hua , Li Yang , Zhang Boran , Yang Chenglong , Wang Zhefan , Gao Jihui , Zhao Guangbo
Published: February 2025

Improving the volumetric energy density of carbon electrode materials for supercapacitors is of significance to reducing the size of energy storage devices, and eliminating the ineffective pores in porous carbon electrode materials is the key to achieving dense storage of ions. Herein, we reconstruct the pore structure of commonly activated carbon via a facile high-energy mechanochemical process, by which modified activated carbon exhibits a much-increased packing density with an ultra-low specific surface area of 33 m2 g-1 without sacrificing the gravimetric specific capacitances, thereby enabling high volumetric capacitances up to 602 F cm-3. Gas adsorption characterization and small angle X-ray scattering tests collectively reveal the regulatory mechanism of mechanochemical process on pore structure reconstruction that high-energy mechanochemical treatment significantly eliminates the excess meso-/macro-pore volume to configure a compressed carbon skeleton structure and simultaneously increases proportions of micropore volume in the total pore volume, ultimately resulting in a cross-linked dense pore network structure. Benefitting from the optimized pore network and oxygen atoms introduced by mechanochemistry, the assembled aqueous symmetric supercapacitor in KOH electrolyte delivers a maximum volumetric energy density of 11.32 Wh L-1 when the volumetric power density is 223 W L-1. This work systematically reveals the effects of mechanical force on the pore reconstruction of carbon materials, and provides a simple method for enhancing the volumetric performances of carbon-based porous electrode materials.
In-situ study of lithium insertion on the electrochemical-mechanical coupling behavior of graphite composite electrodes
Authors: Liu Jiahui , Gu Honghui , Jiang Hainan , Shen Chenhao , Yao Yi , Shen Kai , Zheng Yuejiu , Li Dawei
Published: February 2025

Graphite has long served as one of the most commonly used anode materials in lithium-ion batteries, where its electrochemical-mechanical coupling performance is critical for maintaining structural stability and extending cycle life. This study investigates the evolution of the electrochemical-mechanical coupling characteristics of graphite electrodes during electrochemical cycling. Experiments were performed using in situ curvature testing, combined with in situ X-ray Diffraction analysis. A physical model was created to analyze the variations in curvature, Young's modulus, strain, and partial molar volume of the graphite composite electrodes. The results indicate that the modulus of elasticity augments with the concentration of lithium ions during lithiation. Additionally, the partial molar volume undergoes periodic changes with the state of charge. In-situ X-ray Diffraction experiments revealed the lithiation phase transformation process in graphite. The interlayer spacing was calculated by tracking the evolution of the (001) and (002) diffraction peaks, which verified the accuracy of the partial molar volume during the electrochemical cycle. This further elucidates the phase transformation mechanisms of lithium intercalation and the volumetric changes of the active material within the graphite anode.
Machine learning models and AI in predicting diagnosis and prognosis in alcohol-related and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Authors: Roy Akash , Verma Nipun
Published: February 2025

Steatotic liver disease (SLD) is the most common cause of liver disease globally, with an ever-increasing burden. The two primary components of SLD are metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease (ALD). Both entities have important knowledge gaps in differentiation, diagnosis, risk stratification, and prognosis. Given the enormous burden of both MASLD and ALD and their diverse presentation, they form an ideal ground for the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques and algorithms. ML models can aid in disease prediction among large populations and estimate those at the highest risk of disease progression or mortality, while applications with AI technology can aid in better detection and monitored treatment approaches. The use of AI in digital pathology and digital therapeutics are attractive options in moving toward personalized medicine. This review briefly summarizes the knowledge gaps in SLD with emerging literature on the use of ML and AI technologies across domains of disease detection, diagnosis, and prognosis.
Audit Quality and Tax Avoidance in Emerging Economies
Authors: Moniruzzaman Mohammad , Sharif Md Jamil , Alam Akif Mohammad
Published: February 2025

This study examines the relationship between audit quality and tax avoidance practices among listed banking companies in Bangladesh. The investigation utilized secondary data from the published annual reports of 36 listed banks on the Dhaka Stock Exchange, covering the period from 2018 to 2022. Therefore, the final dataset consists of 170 firm-year observations. In this research, audit quality was measured using four different variables: audit fees, audit tenure, the presence of a Big4 audit firm, and the disclosure of Key Audit Matters (KAM). The findings indicate that both the audit fees and KAM disclosure have a statistically significant positive relationship with tax avoidance. Conversely, while the presence of a Big4 auditor and audit tenure also demonstrate a positive relationship with tax avoidance, but this relation is not statistically significant. These findings suggest that rigorous auditing practices are essential for maintaining tax compliance within financial systems. Conducting audits with integrity, thoroughness, and adherence to professional standards can significantly impact tax compliance. Furthermore, the results highlight the need for tax authorities to identify and close the tax loopholes that companies exploit for tax avoidance. Promoting collaboration between regulatory bodies, tax authorities, and auditing firms is necessary to reduce tax avoidance activities by the firms.
Exploring the measures to improve parent-teen sexual health communication in rural Mpumalanga province, South Africa
Authors: Mngomezulu Nothando Mbalenhle , Masala-Chokwe Majapi , Ramalepa Tshiamo
Published: February 2025

Teenagers' ignorance and reckless decision-making lead to poor consequences for their sexual and reproductive health. This could be exacerbated by teenagers looking for information from unreliable sources such as the internet and social media. This emphasizes the importance of communication between parents and teenagers about sexual health practices. There is an increasing number of sexually transmitted infections such as HIV among teenagers in South Africa. This study aimed to explore the measures to improve parent-teen sexual health communication in rural Mpumalanga province, South Africa. This qualitative, exploratory and descriptive research was conducted using individual in-depth interviews. Purposive sampling was used to select parents who had teenagers aged 12 to 19 years. Content analysis by Tesch’s approach was used for data analysis. The research process was guided by ethical principles which were applied throughout the study. The study findings revealed four themes such as setting up a forum for parent-teen engagement at health centres, open family communication, community sexual health support structures and sexual and reproductive health education. There is a need to improve sexual reproductive health communication between parents to teenagers. The study findings revealed suggestions to improve communication for the future and this will encourage parents to communicate with their teenagers in future such as concerning sexual health. Ensuring that teenagers have access to sexual and reproductive health services contributes to fulfilling their sexual and reproductive rights, providing them with more choices to best suit their needs and empowering them.
More than a paycheck: How non-financial incentives shape employee motivation in public administration
Authors: Irwan Andi , Anwar Vebby , Zaitun Cakra
Published: February 2025

This study examines how non-monetary rewards affect worker motivation in Indonesia’s public sector, highlighting the moderating influence of leadership style and the mediating function of perceived organizational support (POS). Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) and survey data from 357 public sector workers were used to confirm that work-life balance, career advancement, job enrichment, and recognition significantly increase motivation, with career development having the most impact. POS mediates these ties, and their influence is increased by transformational leadership. These observations, which emphasize the value of organized career development, successful recognition programs, and leadership training, add to the body of knowledge in human resource management and provide valuable suggestions for legislators. Public service performance can be improved, and staff motivation can be raised by bolstering organizational support and encouraging leadership involvement.