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Implementation Of Entrepreneurship As A Product-Based Learning Device In Vocational Education (Case Study In Hospitality Department Of Medan Tourism Polytechnic)
Authors: Dalimunthe Femmy Indriany
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

This study aims to implement the concept of entrepreneurship through product-based learning tools for students majoring in hospitality at the Medan Tourism Polytechnic. Qualitative methods are used in this study using data from various literature and published documents within the last 10 years. The focus of implementing this entrepreneurship is limited to the hospitality department of the Medan Tourism Polytechnic which consists of five study programs, namely hotel management, room division, culinary arts, dish layout, and patisserie processing arts. This study emphasizes the importance of introducing entrepreneurship material to students as part of vocational education at the Medan Tourism Polytechnic. The aim is to provide knowledge about start-up businesses as well as skills in producing products that can be used as a basis for entrepreneurship or establishing a start-up company. Entrepreneurship courses taught are tailored to the specific graduate learning outcomes (CPL) of each study program, so that the material taught can be in accordance with the expertise and practical lectures received by students.

Entrepreneurship courses in the hospitality department are suggested to involve activities related to product-based entrepreneurship. The aim is to produce products that can be sold in accordance with the expertise and interests possessed by students. Thus, entrepreneurship lectures do not only study theory, but also produce entrepreneurship products that are in accordance with the knowledge and abilities of students. The implementation of the concept of entrepreneurship through product-based learning tools is expected to equip students with entrepreneurial skills that are practical and relevant to the hospitality industry. The Medan Tourism Polytechnic as a vocational education institution has an important role in producing graduates who are ready to become entrepreneurs and contribute to the development of the tourism and hospitality industry. In order to develop entrepreneurial skills, this research recommends close collaboration between the Medan Tourism Polytechnic and the local hospitality industry, as well as the use of supporting infrastructure and facilities for the development of entrepreneurial products and services by students. Thus, this research provides practical guidance in implementing the concept of entrepreneurship through product-based learning, particularly in the hospitality sector, and can serve as a reference for other educational institutions in developing entrepreneurship-oriented vocational education curricula.

Keywords: entrepreneurship, learning tools, vocational education
Relationship between Breast Cancer Subtypes and Serum CA 15-3 Levels with the Incidence of Pleural Effusion in Breast Cancer Patients at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia
Authors: Rakhmadian Kahfi , Yopi Triputra  , Aulia Rahman
Published: July 2023

Background: Breast cancer is a disease that has a high incidence rate worldwide. Serum CA 15-3 levels have been used extensively as a tumor marker in breast cancer and can assist in early detection, monitoring of response to therapy, and monitoring of recurrence. This study aimed to evaluate whether there is a relationship between breast cancer subtypes and serum CA 15-3 levels with the incidence of pleural effusion in breast cancer patients at this hospital.

Methods: This study was a cross-sectional observational study. A total of 176 research subjects participated in this study. Analysis of the relationship between breast cancer and CA 15-3 levels with pleural effusion was carried out univariate and bivariate using SPSS version 25.

Results: The results showed that there was a significant relationship between CA 15-3 serum levels and the incidence of pleural effusion in breast cancer patients (p-value = 0.0001). There was no statistically significant relationship between breast cancer subtypes and the incidence of pleural effusion (p-value = 0.105). There was no relationship between serum  CA 15-3 levels and the incidence of pleural effusion in breast cancer patients based on breast cancer subtype (p-value> 0.005).

Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between serum levels CA 15-3 serum with the incidence of pleural effusion in breast cancer patients at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, Indonesia.
The Influence of Transformational Leadership on Employee Performance Through Intrinsic Motivation and Organizational Citizenship Behavior as Intervening Variables: Study at the High Religious Court of Jakarta Indonesia
Authors: Adi Prasetya Wardana  , Anisah Hastin Umi
Published: July 2023

Transformational leadership is also important in creating a positive and productive work culture. Transformational leaders are able to develop strong relationships with their team members, build trust, and motivate them to achieve their best. This study aimed to determine and analyze the effect of transformational leadership (X) as an independent variable on employee performance (X2) as the dependent variable with intrinsic motivation (Z1) and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) (Z2) as a mediating variable at the Religious High Court of Jakarta Indonesia. This research method uses a questionnaire with 100 employees of the Jakarta Religious High Court as a total sample. Variable measurement using the Likert Scale technique with a weight scale from 1 to 5. To determine the correlation between variable X to variable Y through variables Z1 and Z2 using structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis techniques and processed with the SmartPLS 3.0 program. The results of the study concluded that transformational leadership had a positive and significant effect on intrinsic motivation. Transformational leadership has a positive and significant effect on OCB. Transformational leadership has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Intrinsic motivation has a positive and significant effect on OCB. Intrinsic motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. OCB has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Transformational leadership has a positive and significant effect on employee performance through intrinsic motivation. Transformational leadership has a positive and significant effect on employee performance through OCB. Intrinsic motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee performance through OCB.
Effect of Abrasive Water Jet Parameters on the Drilling of Aluminum Foam Sandwiched with Glass Fiber Polymer Composites
Authors: Subramani Madhan Kumar , Krishnamurthy Sivakumar , Jeyaseelan Chandradass
Published: July 2023

To attain good geometric shape and size, machining of high-strength metal Fiber laminate becomes inevitable in the field of automotive industries. In this research, aluminum foam sandwiched with glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites fabricated using a hand layup process. The glass Fiber composite was fabricated using aluminum foam with a thickness of 1 mm. The effect of abrasive water jet parameters such as pressure (P), stand-off distance (L), and nozzle diameter (D) on material removal rate (MRR) and Kerf angle (Ka) and Surface roughness were investigated. The results were compared without aluminum foam composites. Glass fiber composites with aluminum foam reduced the kerf angle by 44.18 %, and surface roughness (Ra) by 41.77 % as compared with glass fiber composites without aluminum foam. From the investigation, it was noticed that maximum pressure (220 Bar) and minimum stand-off distance (1mm) were optimum parameters for reducing the kerf angle and surface roughness. Also, Optical images of the hole were analyzed for surface quality.
Evaluation of the Flexural Performance of the Mono and Hybrid FRP Strengthened RC Beams: Static and Cyclic Loads
Authors: Karthick Jaisankar , Suguna Kannan , Raghunath Pulipakka Narasimha Rao
Published: July 2023

The flexural response of externally strengthened RC beams with GFRP and HFRP (hybrid FRP) sheets under monotonic and cyclic loading conditions are investigated. Fourteen beams in two series (Series1and 2) were cast for this study. Each series consisted of seven beams. A total number of 14 beams were cast, out of which 2 beams considered as control specimen. The 12 beams were externally strengthened with GFRP sheets (4 beams) and HFRP sheets (8 beams). Series 1 and Series 2 beams were tested for two-point static and cyclic loads. The experimental for ultimate strength, deformation, stiffness, ductility, energy absorption and modes of failures are conversed for all the tested beams. The peak load for the RC beams tested specimens under static loads were computed using ACI 440.2R-08 guidelines. An optimum increase of 171.43 % in ultimate load carrying capacity was found for the beam strengthened with HFRP sheets than the control beam. Also, the predicted ultimate loads exhibited the good convergence with the test results.
Effect of Mergers on Bank of Baroda Before and After, a Study of the Banking Sector
Authors: Rani Neeraj , Sangeeta Dr.
Published: July 2023

The banking industry has been essential to the economy’s development. Mergers and acquisitions are one of the best ways for banks to expand. The government merged banks when banks had more non-performing assets (NPA), less efficiency for work, no global reach, less profitable situation, or had other unimportant features. The government decided to combine three public sector banks in 2019, namely Vijaya Bank, Dena Bank, and Bank of Baroda (BOB). BOB rose to become India’s third-largest bank following the merger. In order to analyze the position of the bank, the study covered various indicators like Gross & Net NPA, operational profit, net profit, capital adequacy ratio (CAR), return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), earning per share (EPS), deposits & advances. Charts are used to analyze these factors, and data from the two years before and two years after the banks’ merger has been used. Secondary sources such as annual reports, websites, various publications, etc. has been used to get the data. After the two-year merger, operating profits rose by 40.11% and 52.96%, while net profits rose by 25.81% and 91.01%, demonstrating improved efficiency. Since gross NPA exceed net NPA, banks had control the NPA such that inefficiency became efficiency. Deposits and advances have both climbed, and the CAR has as well, indicating that there is enough capital on hand to handle losses. Since the merger, EPS, ROA, and ROE have all dramatically increased. According to the study, the bank’s performance of BOB improved after the merger.
Using the node-place model on the example of Moscow metro stations
Authors: Kokorin Denis
Published: July 2023

The policy of urban development focused on public transport involves the formation of high-density multifunctional areas within walking distance of passenger transport nodes. This practice has found application in Moscow, where the organization of transport hubs as multifunctional centers is being carried out - mainly on the basis of metro stations. Often the nodes are the actual centers of urban areas, so it is important to take into account the characteristics of the territories adjacent to the nodes and evaluate their interaction.
As a tool for such an analysis, the empirical model "Node-Place" is proposed. It explores the relationship between transport security and the functional diversity of the territory. A number of heterogeneous indicators are combined into node and place indices, the values of which are plotted on a two-axis graph. The model assumes five "ideal-typical" situations indicating potential directions of development. Cases of using the model in Russia are unknown.
The "Node-Place" model is tested on the example of eight stations of the Moscow Metro. Based on the experience of previous studies, some indicators are replaced to calculate the node index, taking into account local conditions. Difficulties with obtaining and verifying data for calculating the place index are noted. The model reveals two types of situations, which allows us to conclude that it can be used in Russian conditions to assess the development potential of territories around passenger transport hubs. It is possible to use the Node-Place model more widely at different scale levels based on the idea of a territorial optimum.
Development of the tourism sphere in the Republic Belarus in 2017-2021 and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Sokolov Aleksandr
Published: July 2023

International tourism has become one of the sectors of the global economy most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the study is to identify the main features of the development of the tourism industry of the Republic of Belarus in 2017–2021, as well as to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international and domestic tourism of the republic. Quantitative indicators reflecting the development of tourism in the Republic of Belarus in 2020 fell from 5 to 10 times. In 2021, they mostly began to recover, but only some of the indicators, mainly related to domestic tourism, reached the level of the pre-pandemic period. In the structure of domestic and inbound tourism, there was a decrease in the share of sports and health tourism in favor of recreational and other types of tourism. The volume of inbound tourism fell significantly more than outbound tourism, especially for tourists outside the CIS countries. In the ratio of foreign tourist flows in the regions of the republic, the share of the Grodno region has sharply decreased from 25.9 to 0.4 %, and the flow to a number of other regions has also noticeably decreased. Almost 90 % of all tourists began to go to the Brest region and Minsk.
The experience of confessional mapping on the example of monastery construction
Authors: Andreeva Tatyana
Published: July 2023

The relevance and importance of the research topic, in particular for Russia, is associated with the great importance of religion and faith in the history of the formation of the state, in the formation and development of spirituality and culture. The activities of the Russian Orthodox Church should be revealed as an integral spatial-historical process, the comprehensive presentation of which will make confessional mapping an active area of thematic cartography. The article provides a brief history of confessional mapping in Russia and an analysis of its state today. Modern methods and computer technologies used in the development and creation of confessional maps and their reduction into a satin work are described. The experience of creating confessional maps is considered on the example of the development of monastic construction in each century, starting from the 10th century and up to our days. A brief review of some of the sources on which the database “Monasteries of the Russian Orthodox Church” was created is given. The technology of creating maps in the professional software product Microstation Bentley is described. The creation of general geographical bases for a series of maps is described, the solution of some difficulties in displaying hydrography for different centuries is described, the solution of the problem with the names of settlements for different time slices is shown. The coordination of cartographic information is described. The difficulties of localization of monasteries are described.
Multilevel integrated studies and monitoring of natural and technical objects of Kola region
Authors: Kalashnik Anatolii
Published: July 2023

The relevance of research, diagnostics and study of natural and technical objects belonging to I–II hazard classes is shown. Methodological approaches to the application of interdisciplinary methods for a complex of observations and observation of such objects are proposed: visual observations and photodocumentation, geophysical survey, hydrological measurements, geomechanics methods, satellite geodesy, digital photography using UAVs, remote sensing, hydrogeomechanical modeling. Comprehensive natural observations of various incidents on the earth's surface: underground, explosive, high-altitude and satellite. The underground level includes hydrological measurements, seismic tomography and georadar sounding. At the surface level, geodetic surveys, horizontal and vertical measurements, geodetic referencing and precise positioning of objects are performed. Various types of digital aerial photography are used for the high-altitude level. The basis of the satellite level is the processing and analysis of multispectral and radar images (ERS). The data obtained as a result of field studies are used to develop hydrogeomechanical 3D models, with the help of which scenario modeling of various hydrogeological and geomechanical conditions is performed. Such an approach to solving monitoring problems, which consists in integrating interdisciplinary studies at various levels, makes it possible to control a natural and technical object in a hierarchy: from a structure as a whole to its individual structural elements and local sections. A description is given of examples of the application of multilevel integrated research and monitoring of natural and technical objects of mining enterprises in the Kola region.
Influence of spatial factors on the diffusion of mobile internet in rural areas
Authors: Hvaley Dmitry
Published: July 2023

In the conditions of the continuing sanctions regime of unfriendly countries, the problem of digital development of Russian society is urgent. Especially important is the digital transformation of rural areas, where the wider introduction of information and communication technologies can neutralize the problems of socio-economic development. One of the constraining factors for the digitalization of the village is the low quality of Internet coverage. The process of diffusion of mobile Internet technology in rural areas was assessed on the materials of the Kaliningrad and Pskov regions according to data from telecom operators for the fourth quarter of 2022. The research methodology included an assessment of the geography of mobile Internet coverage in rural areas and subsequent typologization of rural areas by the level of growth of mobile Internet technology. The key centers of technology distribution in the center-peripheral model are identified. It is shown that the diffusion of mobile Internet occurs hierarchically (from cities and towns towards large villages) and contagiously (in areas adjacent to them). The main drivers of the spread of the Internet have been identified: an increase in Internet speed due to frequency refarming, an improvement in the quality of the Internet with the help of state support.
Characteristics of regional results of opposition parties in Russia during the 2018–2022 elections
Authors: Gorokhov Alexander
Published: July 2023

The analysis of the results of opposition parties in the framework of the electoral cycle of 2018–2022 in Russia remains an urgent and requires a comprehensive analysis task. Research traditionally focuses more on the results of the party in power or the state of the party system as a whole, thereby ignoring the specifics and regional dimension of support for opposition parties.
The aim of the study is to generalize and analyze the results of parliamentary opposition parties in the context of both electoral results and regional characteristics, as well as the future prospects of the parties in connection with the completion of the federal electoral cycle.
Using statistical and comparative analysis methods, it was found that the opposition parliamentary parties consistently lost the support of the electorate both in the context of electoral support and in the regional dimension. It was also found that the participation of parties in the elections of the heads of regions is ineffective, in terms of both the result and the support received. The analysis makes it possible to assess the overall dynamics of party support in the regional context, to make assumptions and conclusions about its dynamics in terms of expectations and current problems.
PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN, DISIPLIN KERJA DAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. TERMINAL TELUK LAMONG SURABAYA
Authors: Restukumala Faisal Yoga , Prasetyo Indra
Published: July 2023

The research aims to determine and analyze the influence of leadership style, work discipline and organizational culture on the performance of PT. Teluk Lamong Terminal, Surabaya. This type of research is explanatory research with a quantitative approach. The research population is all employees as much as 98 people. The sampling technique uses a saturated sample so that the sample in this study is 98, hereinafter referred to as respondents. The results showed both partially and simultaneously leadership style, work discipline and organizational culture on the performance of employees of PT. Teluk Lamong Terminal, Surabaya.
Persepsi Perbandingan Keunggulan Pembiayaan Mudharabah Dan Murabahah Oleh Nasabah Lembaga Keuangan Mikro Islam BMT
Authors: Alam Azhar , Septiana Sanitra , El Asfahany Afief , Hamidah Raisa Aribatul
Published: July 2023

This study aims to explore perceptions of the comparative advantage of mudharabah and murabahah financing from the customer side of Islamic microfinance institutions. This study uses an approach using field data in the case study of BMT Alfa Dinar, Karanganyar, Central Java, Indonesia. The data in this study were obtained from 10 customers or customers of murabahah and mudharabah financing, which were taken directly using observation, question and answer, and documentation techniques. The collected data is then analyzed in terms of content, abstracted, and presented. The results of this study are that customers have different perceptions about the advantages of mudharabah and murabahah financing. This perception is seen from various perspectives, including risk, margin, transparency period, and work system. Mudharabah has the advantage of being more reliable than Murabaha. Meanwhile, Murabaha has the advantage of fixed profits or tends to be stable, and if agreed, it cannot be changed. This Murabaha contract is different from the mudharabah, whose profits tend to be unstable. This study recommends increasing business management literacy with mudharabah contract financing to maximize the benefits of Islamic microfinance institutions and customers.
Comprehensive Analysis of a Symbiotic Candidate V503 Her
Authors: Merc Jaroslav , Gális Rudolf , Wolf Marek , Dubovský Pavol A. , Kára Jan , Sims Forrest , Foster James R. , Medulka Tomáš , Boussin Christophe , Coffin John P. , Buil Christian , Boyd David , Montier Jacques
Published: July 2023

V503 Her was previously proposed as an eclipsing symbiotic candidate based on photometric behavior and spectroscopic appearance indicating the composite optical spectrum. To investigate its nature, we analyzed long-term photometric observations covering 100 yr of its photometric history and new low-resolution optical spectroscopic data, supplemented with the multifrequency measurements collected from several surveys and satellites. Based on the analysis presented in this paper, we claim that V503 Her is not an eclipsing binary star. The optical and infrared wavelengths are dominated by a K-type bright giant with an effective temperature of 4500 K, luminosity of 1900 L
⊙, and subsolar metallicity on the asymptotic giant branch showing semiregular complex multiperiodic pulsation behavior. V503 Her does not show the characteristics of strongly interacting symbiotic variables, but some pieces of evidence suggest that it could still be one of the “hidden” accreting-only symbiotic systems. However, the currently available data do not allow us to fully confirm or constrain the parameters of a possible companion.
The Hot Circumgalactic Medium of the Milky Way: New Insights from XMM-Newton Observations
Authors: Bhattacharyya Joy , Das Sanskriti , Gupta Anjali , Mathur Smita , Krongold Yair
Published: July 2023

We present XMM-Newton observations around the sight line of Mrk 421. The emission spectrum of the Milky Way (MW) circumgalactic medium (CGM) shows that a two-phase model is a better fit to the data compared to a single-phase model; in addition to the warm-hot virial phase at log (T/K) = 6.30 ± 0.02, a hot super-virial phase at log (T/K) =

6.88

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is required. Furthermore, we present observations of five fields within 5 degrees of the primary field. Their spectra also require a two-phase model at warm-hot and hot temperatures. The hot phase, which was first discovered in Das et al. in 2019, appears to be widespread. By chemical tagging, we show that the emission from the supevirial phase comes from the L-shell transitions of Fe xviii–Fe xxii, and that the range of temperatures probed in emission is distinct from that in absorption. We detect scatter in temperature and emission measure in both the phases, and deduce that there is small-scale density inhomogeneity in the MW CGM. The emitting gas likely has higher density, possibly from regions close to the disk of the MW, while the absorption in the virial phase may arise from low-density gas extended out to the virial radius of the MW. The presence of the super-virial phase far from the regions around the Galactic center implicates physical processes unrelated to the activity at the Galactic center. Hot outflows resulting from star formation activity throughout the Galactic disk are likely to be responsible for producing this phase.
A new distribution record of Arnold’s Gecko, Pristurus minimus (Arnold, 1977) (Squamata, Sphaerodactylidae), in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al Mutairi Mohammed , Alqahtani Abdulaziz , Mir Zaffar Rais , Ahmad Riyaz , Alsubaie Saad , Smith Michael
Published: July 2023

Reptiles are considered an important element of Saudi Arabia’s wildlife to be conserved as a priority. However, the status and distribution of the Kingdom’s reptile fauna is not well understood, thus hindering the conservation initiatives. Better understanding of the taxonomy and distribution of the Kingdom’s reptile fauna is important for implementing effective conservation measures.

Here, we provide the new distribution record of Pristurus minimus (Arnold, 1977; common name, Arnold’s Gecko) from southern Saudi Arabia. The species was recorded from the Uruq Bani Ma'arid Protected Area (UBM) of southern Saudi Arabia. Four individuals were captured from different survey sites across the UBM and their species identification was confirmed through a mixture of physical and genetic examination. These results increase the number of species from the Pristurus genus to five for Saudi Arabia and improve the understanding of the Kingdom’s reptile fauna and its distribution.
Development and Implementation of an Asynchronous Online Interprofessional Course in LGBTQ+ Health
Authors: Oosting Jan
Published: July 2023

Background:

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) community faces discrimination in health care. Nurses interact with LGBTQ+ individuals in a wide variety of health care settings. Baccalaureate nursing and health professions students do not receive adequate education on topics of LGBTQ+ health in academic or clinical settings, and additional nursing education is needed on LGBTQ+ health.

Method:

Existing courses were analyzed, and themes and structures were assessed. Course learning outcomes were developed, along with a timeline and a course outline. The course was structured as an asynchronous online course to be deployed in a learning management system.

Results:

A senior-level asynchronous online nursing elective course was developed on LGBTQ+ health for an urban public university. The course was structured using a life-span approach with additional topics.

Conclusion:

Widespread development of courses on LGBTQ+ health should be implemented in all schools of nursing.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2023;62(10):584–588.]
Indigenous Model to Support Nursing Student Success, Cultural Identity and Workforce Diversity
Authors: Wilkie Misty L. , Martin Lisa , Peterson Barbara , Hanson Matt , Monsen Karen A.
Published: July 2023

Background:

Indigenous nurses are underrepresented in the nursing workforce. Important strategies have been developed to increase the diversity of the future nursing workforce; however, unique cultural needs of Indigenous students must be addressed to provide holistic support while maintaining and strengthening cultural identity.

Method:

The Niganawenimaanaanig (We Take Care of Them) Indigenous Nursing Education Model was developed based on the Medicine Wheel and previous diverse nursing education models. This model supports the cultural, social, academic, and financial needs of Indigenous nursing students throughout recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and licensure and specifies eight essential resources necessary for success.

Results:

Lessons learned from implementing the Niganawenimaanaanig Model are shared.

Conclusion:

The Niganawenimaanaanig Model may be employed in nursing schools to guide educators and universities in promoting the success of Indigenous nursing students.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2023;62(9):523–527.]
Statistical inference for the Power Rayleigh distribution based on adaptive progressive Type-II censored data
Authors: Migdadi Hatim Solayman , Al-Olaimat Nesreen M. , Mohiuddin Maryam , Meqdadi Omar
Published: July 2023

The Power Rayleigh distribution (PRD) is a new extension of the standard one-parameter Rayleigh distribution. To employ this distribution as a life model in the analysis of reliability and survival data, we focused on the statistical inference for the parameters of the PRD under the adaptive Type-II censored scheme. Point and interval estimates for the model parameters and the corresponding reliability function at a given time are obtained using likelihood, Bootstrap and Bayesian estimation methods. A simulation study is conducted in different settings of the life testing experiment to compare and evaluate the performance of the estimates obtained. In addition, the estimation procedure is also investigated in real lifetimes data. The results indicated that the obtained estimates gave an accurate and efficient estimation of the model parameters. The Bootstrap estimates are better than the estimates obtained by the likelihood estimation approach, and estimates obtained using the Markov Chain Monte Carlo method by the Bayesian approach under both the squared error and the general entropy loss functions have priority over other point and interval estimates. Under the adaptive Type-II censoring scheme, concluding results confirmed that the PRD can be effectively used to model the lifetimes in survival and reliability analysis.
Persistence, extinction and practical exponential stability of impulsive stochastic competition models with varying delays
Authors: Zhao Yuxiao , Lin Hong , Qiao Xiaoyan
Published: July 2023

This paper studies the persistence, extinction and practical exponential stability of impulsive stochastic competition models with time-varying delays. The existence of the global positive solutions is investigated by the relationship between the solutions of the original system and the equivalent system, and the sufficient conditions of system persistence and extinction are given. Moreover, our study shows the following facts: (1) The impulsive perturbation does not affect the practical exponential stability under the condition of bounded pulse intensity. (2) In solving the stability of non-Markovian processes, it can be transformed into solving the stability of Markovian processes by applying Razumikhin inequality. (3) In some cases, a non-Markovian process can produce Markovian effects. Finally, numerical simulations obtained the importance and validity of the theoretical results for the existence of practical exponential stability through the relationship between parameters, pulse intensity and noise intensity.
Being a Child: A Social Constructivist Account
Authors: Cormier Andrée-Anne , Rossi Mauro
Published: July 2023

In recent years, many scholars have offered innovative accounts of social categories such as gender, race, and disability. By contrast, comparatively little work has been done on the category of children. The goal of our paper is to offer a new account of what children are. We start by discussing the two main accounts that have been put forward so far in the literature: naturalistic accounts and normative accounts. According to the former, to be a child is a matter of possessing, or lacking, some ‘natural’ and ‘objective’ properties. According to the latter, to be a child is to possess a particular normative status. We argue that both naturalistic and normative accounts are subject to a variety of objections. We then propose our own social constructivist account. According to it, to be a child in any given society is to be regarded by the dominant ideology of that society as the target of a set of broadly paternalistic norms, in virtue of the possession of a cluster of natural properties such that, according to the dominant ideology of that society, it is justified to subject that individual to such norms. We conclude our paper by showing that our account meets the criteria of success for an account of what it is to be a child and by addressing some objections.
The Auditory Field: The Spatial Character of Auditory Experience
Authors: Wilson Keith
Published: July 2023

It is widely accepted that there is a visual field, but the analogous notion of an auditory field is rejected by many philosophers on the grounds that the metaphysics or phenomenology of audition lack the necessary spatial structure. In this paper, I argue that many of the common objections to the existence of an auditory field are misguided and that, contrary to a tradition of philosophical scepticism about the spatiality of auditory experience, it is as richly spatial as visual experience — and in some ways even more so. By carefully considering the spatiality and boundedness of audition, along with how sounds or their sources are experienced as occurring within the surrounding acoustic environment, we can gain a better understanding of (i) our auditory experience of space and (ii) the conditions for the existence of spatial sensory fields in general in a way that does not privilege vision over the other senses.
Toward a Post-Kantian Construct
Authors: Samuel Jack
Published: July 2023

The conventional wisdom regarding the aims and shortcomings of Kantian constructivism is mistaken. The aim of metaethical constructivism is not to provide a naturalistic account of the objectivity of normative facts by deriving substantive morality from a conception of agency so thin as to be uncontroversial (a task at which it is generally regarded to have failed). Its aim is to explain the “grip” that normative facts have on us—to avoid what I call the problem of normative alienation. So understood, Kantian constructivism faces two problems: that determinate normative facts cannot be derived from agency and that its individualistic conception of agency cannot account for the sociality of morality. I propose and elaborate a social conception of agency that is better able to address the latter problem while still avoiding normative alienation, and evaluate two different strategies for responding to the former problem.
The Belief Norm of Academic Publishing
Authors: Buckwalter Wesley
Published: July 2023

The belief norm of academic publishing states that researchers should believe certain claims they publish. The purpose of this paper is to defend the belief norm of academic publishing. In its defense, the advantages and disadvantages of the belief norm are evaluated for academic research and for the publication system. It is concluded that while the norm does not come without costs, academic research systemically benefits from the belief norm and that it should be counted among those that sustain the practice of academic publishing.
The Foundations of Criminal Law Epistemology
Authors: Ross Lewis
Published: July 2023

Legal epistemology has been an area of great philosophical growth since the turn of the century. But recently, a number of philosophers have argued the entire project is misguided, claiming that it relies on an illicit transposition of the norms of individual epistemology to the legal arena. This paper uses these objections as a foil to consider the foundations of legal epistemology, particularly as it applies to the criminal law. The aim is to clarify the fundamental commitments of legal epistemology and suggest a way to vindicate it.
Seeing Circles: Inattentive Response-Coupling
Authors: Buehler Denis
Published: July 2023

What is attention? On one influential position, attention constitutively is the selection of some stimulus for coupling with a response. Wayne Wu has proposed a master argument for this position that relies on the claim that cognitive science commits to an empirical sufficient condition (ESC), according to which, if a subject S perceptually selects (or response-couples) X to guide performance of some experimental task T, she therein attends to X. In this paper I show that this claim about cognitive science is false. Cognitive science allows for inattentive selection-for-task, or inattentive response-coupling. This means that Wu’s account is without independent support.
Hypocrisy in Politics
Authors: O'Brien Maggie , Whelan Alexandra
Published: July 2023

The charge of hypocrisy is a peculiar kind of accusation: it is damning and ubiquitous; it is used to deny the hypocrite standing to speak; and it is levelled against a great variety of conduct. Much of the philosophical literature on hypocrisy is aimed at explaining why hypocrisy is wrongful and worthy of censure. We focus instead on the use of the accusation of hypocrisy and argue for a revisionary claim. People think that hypocrisy in politics is bad and that calling it out is good. Our novel claim is that even if hypocrisy in politics is bad (and that is a big if), calling it out is worse. We give a feminist case as to why accusations of hypocrisy are problematic. We also go further and claim that hypocrisy is a ubiquitous and perhaps even a necessary and beneficial part of political debate in liberal democracies. We also consider and reject candour as a possible alternative solution to hypocrisy in public debate. We argue that requiring people to be candid is not necessarily a good solution because it will often require one to divulge what is private when there are good reasons not to do so.
Destination Brand Personality at the Spotlight
Authors: Nella Athina
Published: July 2023

As destinations strive to enhance their uniqueness and differentiate in the competitive arena of the post-pandemic era, symbolic attributes and variables seem to explain better tourists' decision making. Some years ago, Kumar and Nayak (2014) claimed that research concerning destination personality was still in a nascent stage, but as Šagovnović and Kovačić (2020) note, the number of relative studies is increasing. This chapter aims to provide a literature review presenting the most recent evolution of destination personality research and providing an updated mapping of the domain, as depicted in the state-of-the-art scientific literature. The identified articles are comparatively presented in terms of main findings, measurement scales and dimensions of destination personality, methods and samples used, destinations, journal, and year of publication. Destination personality has been linked with other marketing constructs, such as destination image, self-congruity, and behavioral intentions. Key conclusions are drawn, and research priorities and practical implications are discussed.
Sign Language as a Universal Language of Communication
Authors: Georgiou Stalo
Published: July 2023

Sign languages are the dominant means of communication between deaf people and a prominent feature of their culture. They are natural languages and are not a product of construction since they have developed spontaneously through assembly and the need for communication. The development of a healthy identity and the ability to fully integrate into society depends on how individuals relate to their environment and vice versa. Sign languages are natural languages that have phonological, morphological, and syntactic systems, but are not the same among different countries. Hence, sign languages have national characteristics, which can be considered an alternative part of nation branding, as part of the overall national identity. It is through national identities and their characteristics that countries embark into a nation branding building process, which is a long process that requires many years of commitment, national policies, and strategies.
The Use of Mass Diplomacy in Nation Branding and Promotion
Authors: Demergis Josef
Published: July 2023

Applied informatics have given a plethora of tools that enable mass diplomacy to reach its intended targets. The digital realm allows the insertion of information into internal and external audiences in real-time, promoting a nation's brand. This chapter examines how electronic social networks and other forms of online participation allow for the application of 'soft power' that nevertheless has hard policy goals. The challenges, shortcomings, and enabling effects of applied informatics on mass diplomacy approaches are discussed along with the mention of Chinese and Russian approaches. The utility and the true impact of electronic social networking are discussed, along with the dichotomy of mass diplomacy both enabling access to a nation's internal audience and to its intended external audience targets. The interactivity and level of engagement of the user of applied informatics communication vessels enable the effects of mass diplomacy.
The Contribution of Community Education Towards Minimising Ritual Murder in the Community for Good Social Order
Authors: Mabade Avhurengwi Samson
Published: July 2023

An individualistic education can hardly minimize community-based problems; hence, community education could play a magnificent role towards reducing community-based problems. Although the literature about community education appears to be in abundance, the literature about community education and community-based problems seems to be few. For this study, the researcher's aim is to strengthen and sustain a responsibly coherent community to minimize ritual murder through community education. The researcher adopted a participatory action research approach to involve community members in the fight against ritual murder in their community. The researcher employed qualitative techniques to collect data. Twenty-two (22) participants were selected purposively. The participants formed a focus group that had discussions and interviews. The study concluded that ritual murder is a serious community-based problem threatening communities. Community education is recommended to modernize culture and tradition for reducing ritual murder.
Organizational Transformation
Authors: Brown B. Anthony , Heitner Keri L.
Published: July 2023

Organizational leaders design and incorporate business models or processes to gain competitive advantage. These business models or methods detail how the organization operates to gain a competitive advantage and ultimately increase shareholders' wealth. Some business models incorporate unethical leadership and business practices at the expense of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The exclusion of CSR often eradicates stakeholders' value, leading to numerous unsustainable results. The disregard for CSR drives consequences inclusive of but limited to climate change, forced and child labor, poor workplace conditions, irreversible depletion of natural resources, gender inequality, absence of diversity and inclusion, pollution, and using tainted supply chains. Organizational leadership must transform business models to achieve sustainability. The lack of established frameworks and policing bodies to monitor organizations hinder the global thrust toward sustainable development growth.
The Role of Capital Structure in Achieving Competitive Advantage for Firms in a Global Context
Authors: Danov Georgi
Published: July 2023

Today's hyper-competitive business environment calls for alignment among all organisational aspects for the attainment of sustainable competitive advantage. The capital structure of firms is merely one of these aspects and comprises two primary types of funding: equity and debt. Given the diverse characteristics these possess, there isn't a single debt-to-equity ratio that works for all firms or even the same firm at different stages. To support firm objectives, this must be determined with respect to the firm's competitive position, stage of maturity, shareholder and management requirements, and the wider environment. This chapter will first review some key attributes of both equity and debt and then discuss various determinants that can impact a mix of the two and ultimately the firm's capital structure to support its competitive position.
Reinventing Strategic Execution in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Authors: Fatzer Patrick
Published: July 2023

The pharmaceutical industry's route to market had historically been based on sales teams interacting with key healthcare practitioners (HCPs) in their place of work. The COVID-19 pandemic forced an immediate reinvention of the pharmaceutical industry's entire sales strategy to protect multimillion dollar investments in new treatments and the essential feedback loop between the pharmaceutical industry and HCPs. Virtual and digital solutions were quickly put in place, demonstrating how such a radical strategic pivot is not only possible but can have unexpected benefits. The author is a pharmaceutical industry professional, and this chapter is based on his personal experiences of the industry's strategic response and the limited amount of published research available. The author concludes that leveraging new digital engagement strategies with the industry and optimizing external stakeholder relationships will be key to success in the industry's next normal.
Trends in severe outcomes in SARS-CoV-2-positive hospitalized patients with rheumatic diseases: a monocentric observational and case-control study in northern Italy
Authors: Ughi N. , Bernasconi D.P. , Gagliardi C. , Del Gaudio F. , Dicuonzo A. , Maloberti A. , Giannattasio C. , Rossetti C. , Valsecchi M.G. , Epis O.M.
Published: July 2023

Rheumatic disease patients are at greater risk of infection due to their disease, comorbidities, and immunosuppressive therapy. COVID-19 outcomes in this patient setting appeared to be similar to those of the general population. However, data on this topic were mainly related to small studies on a limited number of patients. Consequently, to date, this field remains poorly explored, particularly in the pre-vaccine era. This monocentric study aimed to describe the intrahospital mortality in rheumatic patients with SARS-CoV-2 consecutively hospitalized from 21 February to 31 December 2020, before anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine administration spread, compared with non-rheumatic patients. Of 2491 included patients, 65 [3%, median (interquartile range) age 75 (64.76-82.239 years, 65% women] were suffering from rheumatic diseases. A total of 20 deaths were reported [case fatality rate 31%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 19-42] compared with 433 deaths (19%, 95% CI: 17-20) in patients without rheumatic diseases (p=0.024). However, the rheumatic disease was not associated with a significant increase in univariate mortality hazards (hazard ratio 1.374, 95% CI: 0.876-2.154), and after adjustment (hazard ratio 1.199, 95% CI: 0.759-1.894) by age, sex and Charlson comorbidity index. The incidence of intensive care unit admission, death, and discharge in the case-control study was comparable between rheumatic and non-rheumatic patients. The presence of rheumatic diseases in SARS-CoV-2-hospitalized patients did not represent an independent risk factor for severe disease or mortality.