bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Profile of the patients of the Clinic of Phoniatry evaluated with Auditory Processing examination.
Authors: Bonadia-Moraes Maria Flávia , Sato Luciene M
Published: November 2023

Introdução: Processamento auditivo (PA) é o conjunto de habilidades específicas necessárias para a compreensão da informação auditiva. Objetivo: Analisar o perfil dos pacientes avaliados com PA, no período de 2010 a 2016, no Ambulatório de Foniatria. Métodos: Estudo descritivo e retrospectivo, através do levantamento dos exames de PA, no período citado. Casuística dividida em três grupos de faixa etária (critérios OMS, 2000). Avaliadas, dentre outras características: sexo; principais queixas que motivaram o encaminhamento; e resultados dos testes de PA. Incluídos: pacientes avaliados no ambulatório de foniatria, encaminhados para realização de PA. Excluídos: pacientes que não finalizaram a avaliação. Resultados: Foram avaliados 119 pacientes, sendo 50 crianças, 52 adolescentes e 17 adultos; maioria do sexo masculino, na proporção de 1:1,18. Em 82% das crianças, um sintoma frequente foi o pedido de repetição do que foi dito; 88,4% dos adolescentes pareciam não entender ou ouvir mal; e 82,3% dos adultos apresentaram dificuldade de memorização. O teste mais alterado em todos os grupos foi o SSW (esquerda competitiva) em 52% das crianças, 38,4% dos adolescentes e 43,7% dos adultos. No teste de PPS, a Nomeação apresentou alteração em crianças e adolescentes (respectivamente, 43,7% e 30,7%) e o Humming, em adultos (31,2%). Conclusões: Houve predomínio de crianças e adolescentes do sexo masculino. Os sintomas mais frequentes foram: crianças pediam para repetir com frequência o que foi dito, adolescentes pareciam não entender ou ouvir mal, adultos apresentavam dificuldade de memorização. Principais testes alterados: PPS (Nomeação - crianças e adolescentes; e Humming - adultos) e SSW (esquerda competitiva).
The Market Response to the United States COVID-19 in Taiwan’s PCB and Network Communication Industries
Authors:   National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, Tsai Bi-Huei , Liu Nien-Chieh ,   National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Published: November 2023

This study investigates how COVID-19 in the United States affects the stock prices of the Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) and network communication industries. We utilize the event study method to evaluate the market response to the announcements of the United States COVID-19 and the sample period is from February 2020 to April 2020. This study examines whether the COVID-19 caused stock price variations and generated abnormal returns for Taiwanese companies. Finally, this study also evaluates whether there is a significant difference in abnormal returns among companies who have reported corporate social responsibility (CSR) and companies who have not. This study finds that the United States prevention policies have caused a significant influence on abnormal returns in Taiwan’s PCB and network communication industries. Because Taiwan exports PCB to the United States, the stocks price decrease to the United States COVID-19 due to the investors’ expectation of the substantial order decline from the United States in in Taiwan’s PCB and network communication industries. We use ANOVA to prove the difference among the abnormal returns generated by the first, second and third U.S. COVID-19 announcements. The empirical results show that the first announcement caused the largest reactions, and the third announcement caused the least. Furthermore, the United States government’s social distancing policy has caused positive abnormal returns for Taiwan’s PCB and network communication industries due to the great demand for online meeting. Furthermore, we find the significant difference between the implementation and loosening of the social distancing polices. This suggests that investors regard the loosening of the United States social distancing policy signal that the order decline in Taiwan’s PCB and network communication industries. There is no significant difference between the abnormal returns of companies that have reported their CSR practices and that of companies that have not reported.
Childcare Support Policies, Endogenous Fertility, Human Capital Accumulation, and Dynamics of National Debt
Authors:   Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Shizuoka University, Japan, Murata Kei , Jiaqi Ding ,   Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Shizuoka University, Japan
Published: November 2023

This paper analyzes the interaction among childcare support policies, endogenous fertility, and human capital accumulation using an overlapping-generations model, which is mainly based on Groezen, Leers and Mejidam (2003) and Cardak (2004). Although Groezen, Leers and Mejidam (2003) consider endogenous fertility and child allowances financed by tax or foreign debt in a model of a small open economy, they ignore educational expenditures and do not analyze human capital accumulation and national debt. Although Cardak (2004) considers human capital accumulation and assumes it is determined by governmental or parental expenditures on education and by parent’s human capital endowments, he ignores child allowances and assumes population size is constant in each period. This study considers human capital accumulation in a model introduced childcare time with endogenous fertility and assumes that child allowances and childcare services are financed by income tax and national debt. We then consider two childcare support policies―raise child allowances or expand childcare services―and compare the effects of both policies on endogenous fertility and human capital accumulation. Moreover, we analyze dynamics of national debt.
Visualizing Economics and Business in the field of Education: A Quantitative Analysis of Scholarly Literature
Authors:   University of Macedonia, Greece, Bitzenis Aristidis , Koutsoupias Nikos ,   University of Macedonia, Greece
Published: November 2023

The objective of this study was to examine the fundamental fields of knowledge and forthcoming research directions in Education concerning Business and Economics (EBE) and to examine the spread of EBE and their diverse methodologies in the context of Education. We examined a total of 1246 scholarly articles and 2566 authors in EBE areas, extracted from Scopus databases. For data analysis and visualization of relevant literature, we utilized the science mapping software Bibliometrix. In addition, we conducted thematic evolution analysis, collaboration network analysis, trends analysis, and thematic analysis to extract the essential knowledge domains in the fields of the present study. The findings indicated that the dominant themes among author keywords were Higher Education, Business, and Management, with Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Innovation being the basic areas of interest. Additionally, the emerging themes included Entrepreneurial Intention and Enterprise Education. The core intellectual themes that were uncovered in this study can assist scholars in gaining a deeper understanding of EBE, while also reducing research time and generating new research questions. To our knowledge, this study is one of the earliest to identify the core intellectual themes of EBE and highlight the research opportunities emerging in the field.
Exploring Theoretical Fundamentals of a Physical-Mathematical Model for Unsteady Combustion in Solid Rocket Fuel and Developing Methods for Unsteady Velocity Calculation
Authors:   PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor of School of Economy and Business Administration, University of Sciences and Technology, PO. BOX 1100, Kamphumu, Jat IV, Maputo, Mozambique, Alves Elena Vladimirovna Molchanova , Alves Manuel Joaquim ,   PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Full Professor of Department of Mathematics and Informatics, Eduardo Mondlane University, PO. BOX 257, Maputo, Mozambique
Published: November 2023

The article is dedicated to the theoretical study of the non-stationary Combustion Velocity of Solid Rocket Fuel (CVSRF). To calculate the Internal Ballistic Characteristics (IBC) of solid fuel missile engines, combustion velocity laws are used. These laws represent stationary relationships between the Combustion Velocity of Solid Rocket Fuel (CVSRF) and initial pressure and temperature. These relationships are experimentally determined under “stationary” conditions, i.e., by burning fuel samples in stationary conditions.
Penerapan Metode Transportasi untuk Mengoptimalkan Waktu Pengiriman Produk pada PT. Sera Banyu Urip
Authors: Nurhayana Cepi
Published: November 2023

This study aims to find out and analyze the optimal delivery time, to find out and analyze the initial solution for transportation costs using the North West Corner, Least Cost, and Vogel's Approximation Method (VAM) methods for the initial solution, to find out and analyze the optimization of shipping costs goods using Stepping Stone and Modified Distribution at PT. Sera Banyu Urip Ciputat, South Tangerang.  To achieve this research, researchers used qualitative methods by conducting documentation, observation, interviews and triangulation using a research instrument in the form of the PDCA method. For the study population at PT. Sera Banyu Urip, South Tangerang. The results showed that after using the transportation method there was a very significant increase in the delivery of each vehicle which experienced an increase in delivery, and costs became more efficient.
Challenges and Opportunities Experienced among Middle-Aged Badminton Players during the Home Confinement
Authors: Asistio Emma B. , Furog Aries N. , Longakit Jet C.
Published: November 2023

This study explores the challenges and opportunities encountered among middle-aged badminton players during home confinement. The study employed a descriptive-exploratory qualitative approach. The researcher used semi-structured interviews and non-participatory observation to collect data from six middle-aged badminton players who met the researcher's criteria. The study's findings revealed that the participants were challenged during home confinement, influencing their athletic performance and health condition. They pointed out that during home confinement, middle-aged badminton players encountered challenges that included barriers to improving skills, playing the sport, and health risk factors such as poor lifestyle, seclusion, anxiety, and stress. Playing the sport was hindered by limited experience with peers and limited access to facilities and equipment. More time and practice impeded skill improvement. However, the challenges faced during home confinement motivated the players to seek self-improvement opportunities and enhance their physical and social well-being. The study's results emphasize the need to recognize the effects of pandemics on middle-aged badminton players' performance and well-being. This information is crucial for future research to develop appropriate solutions for individuals facing similar challenges during the pandemic or similar events.
Sambat Online Program's Pursuit of Citizen-Centric Information Services Empowerment
Authors: Windah Andi , Oktiani Hestin , Nurhaida Ida , Putra Purwanto , Purnamayanti Arnila , Maryani Eri
Published: November 2023

The rise of digital technology has revived engagement between governments and citizens, advancing e-governance with improved communication, transparency, and flexibility. The Sambat Online Program promotes a citizen-centric approach to information services in Malang City which strategies for advancing e-governance in the digital age is considered important. This study aims to analyze challenges, strategies, and propose an actionable framework to improve Malang City's e-governance, with a focus on the Sambat Online Program’s pursuit of citizen-centric information excellence. This study used a qualitative case study approach to examine the program. The results show that the Sambat Online application in Malang City faces organizational challenges and social issues such as lack of leadership, resistance to change, digital divide, digital literacy, and social inclusion needs. Technological challenges occur in terms of cybersecurity, updates, and system scalability. It also found that the Malang City Government needs a user-oriented e-government approach to ensure data security and privacy. In other words, the platform makes it easy for users to submit complaints, increasing citizen involvement in improving public services, however continuous program assessment and improvement are essential. Areas for improvement include improved complaint management, digital training, and strengthened cybersecurity, with a focus on complaint management as the most effective solution. In conclusion, the program enhances communication and comprehension between governing bodies and the public, highlighting its significance in contemporary governance.
Female Drug Enforcement Officers’ Perceptions and Experiences in the Drug-Law Enforcement World
Authors: Abad Katryn Gaye J.
Published: November 2023

This qualitative phenomenological study focused on the lived experiences of female drug enforcement officers in the drug enforcement field. Using quota sampling, ten female drug enforcement officers of PDEA ROXII were the participants of the study. The feminist theory helped to clarify the constructed meanings the women attached to their experiences. In-depth interviews were conducted, and the data analysis was guided by the Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen method. The findings revealed that all of the women pursued law enforcement careers because of job security, influence from family and friends, and the desire to help the country solve the problem of illegal drugs. Their job satisfaction was influenced by the successful performance of their duties through the arrest of high-value targets, a conviction of drug personalities, and their perception that they have a challenging and exciting job. Physical and physiological barriers, safety and security, number of cases handled, and desire to practice their professions also influenced their careers. This study revealed that there is gender equality perceived by the female drug enforcers in PDEA ROXII. The differences in roles and their exemptions in certain situations in the conduct of anti-illegal drug operations were not perceived as inequality but more as special treatment and protection of their male counterparts to them. This study contributes to social change by raising awareness about the current status, concerns, and accomplishments of women in law enforcement. Additionally, findings may assist police administrators and legislators in creating policies and procedures that incorporate the needs of female drug enforcement officers.
A new Ascomycetes fungus (Meliolaceae: Prataprajella) from Kerala, India
Authors: Mathew L.K.
Published: November 2023

Meliolaceae fungul species are biotrophic on the leaves and stems of plants and most species do not cause severe damage to the host plant. The genus Prataprajella Hosag. currently contains three species: P. turpiniicola (Hosag.) Hosag. 1992; P. subacuminata (W. Yamam.) B. Song & Y.X. Hu 1999; and P. rubi Hosag., C.K. Biju & T.K. Abraham 2005. I found an unknown fungal species infecting the leaves of Memecylon edule (Melastomataceae). Microscopic examination of the black mildew on the leaves revealed that it is a hitherto undescribed species. Hence, based on the host specificity and other morphological features, here I describe and illustrate a fourth species collected from Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary of Kozhikode District, Kerala, India.
An account of family Orchidaceae in a part of Northern Western Ghats India
Authors: Bhagwat M.M. , Mahajan D.M. , Kulkarni M.
Published: November 2023

The Western Ghats of India is known across the world as a biodiversity hotspot due to its rich plant and animal diversity. Orchids are most abundant in this humid tropical and subtropical region. India has 1331 orchid species distributed over 186 genera, of which 400 are endemic. Many orchid species have been reported from Mulshi (alt. 600–1,131 m a.s.l.) which falls in the Northern Western Ghats of Maharashtra. Recently, Jalal & Jayanthi (2018, 2019) recorded 32 genera and 107 species of orchids from the northern Western Ghats. The vegetation is diverse from moist to dry deciduous forests with some semi evergreen elements and open grasslands.
MANAJEMEN PENGELOLAAN PROGRAM KEAKSARAAN FUNGSIONAL PUSAT KEGIATAN BELAJAR MASYARAKAT
Authors: Rahima Ade , Rahim Arif , Zahar Erlina , Masni Harbeng , Tara Firman , Andriani Lili , Sujoko Sujoko , Hutabarat Zuhri Saputra
Published: November 2023

Latar belakang: Tujuan Penelitian ini Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat Dayung (PKBM) Habibah melalui penyelengaraan program keaksaraan fungsional adalah mewujudkan masyarakat yang berdaya, beraksara, cerdas, dan mandiri melalui pendidikan nonformal. Manfaat langsung yang dirasakan masyarakat tidak hanya peningkatan pelayanan pengelolaan program pendidikan keaksaraan fungsional dalam pemberantasan buta aksara tetapi juga meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan serta, pendapatan masyarakat warga belajar. Selain itu, kegiatan ini berdapak pada pembangunan sumber daya manusia secara masiv yang diharapkan dapat mengelola kehidupan masyarakat dengan baik di masa yang akan datang,

Metode penelitian: Metode yang akan dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah lokakarya manajemen pengelolaan program pendidikan keaksaraan fungsional.  Kegiatan lokakarya dilaksanakan melalui mekanisme ceramah, diskusi dan praktek.

Hasil penelitian: Ceramah dan diskusi umum bertujuan untuk menjelaskan tentang manajemen teknis dan manajemen administrasi pengelolaan program Pendidikan keaksaraan fungsional yang mecakup: Perencanaan Program, Pengorganisasian, Pengarahan, Pengkoordinasian, Pengkomunikasian, Pengontrolan serta pengadministrasian. Materi   praktek mencakup penyusunan program tahunan, program semester, program bulanan, program mingguan dan harian yang disesuaikan dengan alokasi waktu. Penyusunan perangkat administratif mencakup: buku induk, Daftar hadir warga belajar, daftar kegiatan warga belajar, buku kemajuan warga belajar.

Kesimpulan: Target capaian dari penelitian ini yaitu peningkatan kapasitas kemampuan pengelola dalam penyelengaraan program Pendidikan Keaksaraan Fungsional

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Factors Influencing Teaching Higher-order Thinking Skills among Mathematics Teachers in Malaysian Primary Schools
Authors: Chandran Tamilarasi , Kamarudin Nurzatulshima , Mustakim Siti Salina , Silvarajan Lavanya , Zaremohzzabieh Zeinab
Published: November 2023

Integrating higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) into the mathematics curriculum has been a longstanding goal of the Malaysian education system. By recognizing its growing importance in enhancing students’ thinking abilities, this study explores the factors influencing the teaching of HOTS in primary schools across Malaysia. A quantitative research approach is used to analyze 269 randomly selected mathematics teachers from primary schools in Temerloh, Malaysia, to investigate the impact of four influencing factors: teachers’ knowledge of HOTS, pedagogical skills, attitude, and barriers to teaching HOTS. The findings from this study revealed that all four influencing factors significantly predict the teaching of HOTS among Malaysian mathematics teachers. These results hold significant promise in enriching teaching practices and fostering HOTS integration within the school context. By providing valuable insights into the dynamics of teaching HOTS, this study aims to equip teachers, schools, and administrators with essential resources to enhance students’ academic achievements. The implications of this research are far-reaching and hold the potential to revolutionize the learning and teaching landscape in Malaysia, not only in mathematics but also in other disciplines, thereby elevating the overall learning experience.
Impact and Role of the Public Realm in Creating More Socially Cohesive Communities: A Case Study of Urban Pattern in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Authors: Kozhakhmetov Adilet , Abilov Alexey
Published: November 2023

Over the last three decades, there has been a notable transformation in urban growth patterns in Kazakhstan’s large cities, particularly in Almaty. While this can be traced back to market-oriented planning agendas, the increasing fragmentation of the public realm in cities can be linked to the recent residential development projects. The rise of these projects in post-Soviet neighbourhoods is often criticised due to their typology, as developers create them as gated communities. These patterns’ socio and spatial fragmentation is associated with fewer opportunities for social interaction between Soviet neighbourhoods and the more recent exclusive communities. Therefore, this paper investigates the key issues present in the urban patterns of Almaty city that can hinder the creation of a more cohesive society. It presents a case study of other Soviet-developed neighbourhoods with similar development patterns. The study’s methodology includes morphological mapping, observation of the use of the public realm and a survey of residents to support the findings. The investigation focuses on one of the typical urban patterns of mixed-use Soviet neighbourhoods and recent urban residential blocks, where an opportunity lies for perspective communities. The research reveals a lack of social cohesion between local communities due to mono-functional land use, poor permeability and accessibility that fragmented the city into closed neighbourhoods. The research dives into the core issues of Soviet and post-Soviet urban morphology’s outcomes in the public realm and the impact on social life in these neighbourhoods.
Scandia introducerar: Ontologiska perspektiv på historia
Authors: Runesson Anton
Published: November 2023

Texten diskuterar om och i så fall hur antropologiska teorier om ontologi kan tillämpas historskt på fruktbara sätt. Den omedelbara utgångspunkten är två programmatiska texter, i vilka historiker har uppmanat till ontologisk vändning. I kontrast till detta radikala förslag, visar jag, bland annat med stöd ur förefintlig historisk forskning med ontologiska perspektiv, hur Philippe Descolas teoretiska utgångspunkter och nyckelbegrepp kan tillämpas inom ramen för gängse historikerpraxis. Jag uppmärksammar hur ett perspektiv med avstamp i dennes ontologiska grammatik öppnar för fruktbara frågor om de ontologiska antaganden om världens beskaffenhet som människor i historien har omfattat. Risker med perspektivet – att radikala skillnader mellan nutid och dåtid betonas på bekostnad av likheter – diskuteras i korthet.
Pengaruh Perputaran Kas dan Perputaran Piutang Terhadap Profitabilitas
Authors: Hanifa Putri , Megawati Liya
Published: November 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh perputaran kas dan perputaran piutang terhadap profitabilitas. Metode penelitian yang digunakan didalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kuantitaif pendekatan deskriptif dan verifikatif. Di dalam penelitian ini terdapat tiga variabel independen, yaitu perputaran kas (X1) dan perputaran piutang (X2) dan  variabel dependen (terikat) yang akan diteliti adalah Profitabilitas(Y). Adapun jumlah yang menjadi populasi di penelitian ini ialah 17 perusahaan. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan mempublikasikan laporan keuangan tahunan pada periode 2017-2021 yang terdaftar di BEI. Adapun perusahaan yang akan menjadi sampel pada penelitian ini ialah 6 perusahaan, Teknik penarikan sampel yang digunakan adalah Purposive sampling. Hasil penelitain menunjukan Perputaran Kas dan Perputaran Piutang terhadap ROA sebagai variabel dependen. Objek penelitian ini yaitu Perusahaan Perusahaan subsektor Konstruksi dan Bangunan Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) Tahun 2017-2021 maka dapat diambil kesimpulan Perputaran kas berpengaruh negative terhadap ROA dan Perputaran Piutang berpengaruh terhadap ROA pada sehingga Secara Simultan Perputaran Kas dan Perputaran Piutang berpengaruh terhadap ROA pada Perusahaan subsektor Konstruksi dan Bangunan Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) Tahun 2017-2021.
Analisis Sentimen Kepuasan Konsumen Terhadap Layanan Restoran Ayam Bakar Primarasa Surabaya
Authors: Wandasari Mawaddah Maulidiyah , Nugroho Aryo
Published: November 2023

Keberadaan tripadvisor telah banyak digunakan masyarakat luas untuk mencari rekomendasii restoran terbaik. Salah satu rekomendasi restoran terbaik adalah Restoran Ayam Bakar Primarasa Surabaya. Restoran  yang memiliki pelayanan yang baik dan makanan dengan rasa yang lezat dan harga yang terjangkau. Sehingga tidak sedikit wisatawan yang sering mengunjungi restoran tersebut. Oleh karena itu penilitian ini mencoba untuk menganalisis Restoran Ayam Bakar Primarasa Surabaya dengan menggunakan metode K Nearest Neighbor  melalui ulasan  negatif dan positif yang ada di Tripadvisor.  Pada penelitian ini terdiri dari beberapa tahap, Tahap pertama crawling data ulasan dengan jumlah data 1124 setelah itu dilakukan pre-processing yang terdiri dari proses case folding, cleansing, tokenizing, dan stopwordl.  Pada tahap selanjutnya adalah dengan melakukan pembobotan kata menggunakan metode TF-IDF. Hasil TF-IDF akan ditampilkan dalam bentuk word cloud
Selanjutnya, metode K Nearest Neighbor akan digunakan untuk melakukan klasifikasi menggunakan beberapa kombinasi percentage split dan juga cross validation. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan akurasi model KNN didapatkan akurasi tertinggi pada dataset ketetanggaan 3 (k=3) dengan menghasikan akurasi terbaik sebesar 98%. Selain itu didapatkan akurasi terbaik dari percentage split 60% dan 80% dengan hasil akurasi 95%. Dan dilakukan juga pengujian dengan menggunakan cross validation dengan hasil akurasi terbaik pada Kfold 2 dan 5 dengan nilai akurasi 95,55%.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Presensi Kelas Berbasis Website Menggunakan Pengenalan Wajah Dengan Metode Haar Cascade Classifier
Authors: Prasojo Muhammad Fiqi Naufaldy , Falani Achmad Zakki , Junaedi Lukman
Published: November 2023

Sistem presensi yang masih menggunakan cara manual dengan memakai kertas memiliki permasalahan yang sering muncul antara lain seperti terjadinya manipulasi data kehadiran, hilangnya buku presensi, sulitnya dalam merekapitulasi data kehadiran. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut maka penelitian ini akan dibuat sistem presensi kelas menggunakan pengenalan wajah dengan metode Haar Cascade Classifier pada Lembaga kursus Bahasa Inggris yaitu Inspiration English Course (IEC). Metode penelitian yang akan digunakan pada Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Presensi Kelas Berbasis Website Menggunakan Pengenalan Wajah dengan Metode Haar Cascade Classifier adalah menggunakan metodologi air terjun yang sering disebut dengan istilah Waterfall. Hasil penelitian ini berupa aplikasi berbasis website yang memudahkan user untuk mempercepat dalam mempelajari penggunaan aplikasi yang juga dapat mengolah data - data dengan sangat mudah. Tingkat akumulasi akurasi dua pengujian implementasi pengenalan wajah pada absensi kehadiran mahasiswa menggunakan metode Haar cascade adalah 87 %. Hasil ini menandakan bahwa sistem pengenalan wajah dengan haar cascade classifier dapat mengenali wajah ketika menggunakan attribut maupun tidak.
Impact of celebrity endorsement on cause-related marketing and purchase intention of FMCG consumers in Chennai
Authors: Krishnan S. Arul , Rameshkumaar V. P. , Prakash K. , Sugandaran D. , Balaji B.
Published: November 2023

The study planned to examine the impact of celebrity endorsement on cause-related marketing and purchase intention of FMCG consumers in Chennai. The consumers frequently purchasing fast-moving consumer goods in supermarket, and departmental stores are identified for survey. The study is started with 1029 sample consumers. Purposive sampling technique is administered for sample selection. The study considered the aspects like product eminence, brand fame, target audience, nature of cause, celebrity endorsement and purchase intention of consumers. Structural equation modelling and one-way Anova are applied to test the hypotheses proposed. Result revealed that product eminence, brand fame and target audience have positive and significant effect on nature of cause. The nature of cause has positive and significant impact on purchase intention. Celebrity endorsement has significant partial mediation towards nature of cause and purchase intention of consumers.
A Critical Analysis of Approaches to Glaucoma Detection
Authors: Prof. Sachin Jagadale  , Lavanya Goyal  , Shawn Thomas  , Astitva Jaiswal  , Ranganath Joshi
Published: November 2023

This research paper focuses on building an accurate deep learning model to facilitate glaucoma detection. The document explains the approach used to detect glaucoma in retinal eye scans. The results of this research open the way to the widespread use of this model in the medical fraternity, because we investigated different techniques to solve this problem using different open source and freely available models that were compared. All these templates provide a clear experience to the users who are related to this article. However, the success of these applications also depends on factors such as the quality of retinal scans, the quality of images trained with a deep learning model, etc. The paper concludes with a model that is most suitable for people to create real-time applications in the medical field and improve glaucoma awareness and early detection before it is too late
COVID-19, trabajo y brechas de género
Authors: Stanziola Javier , Araúz-Reyes Nelva Marissa
Published: November 2023

¿Cómo afectó el covid-19 el trabajo remunerado y no remunerado de las mujeres en Panamá? ¿Qué efectos tuvo la pandemia en la capacidad de generar ingresos y mantener ahorros entre las mujeres? ¿Cuán efectivas fueron las medidas paliativas implementadas por el gobierno de Panamá para evitar el incremento de la pobreza y en particular de las mujeres? Mediante un análisis empírico basado en una encuesta nacional aplicada en Panamá entre mayo y julio de 2021, durante la pandemia por el covid-19, este estudio busca explorar respuestas a estas preguntas. Los principales hallazgos indican que los efectos sociales y económicos producto del covid-19 tuvieron un mayor peso en los trabajos de las mujeres, mermando su capacidad de mantenerse en el mercado laboral, generar ingresos y de sostener ahorros. Las políticas públicas de trabajo emitidas no tuvieron una perspectiva de género. Esto implicó que al no atender el nudo estructural de la distribución desigual del trabajo no remunerado que ya realizaban las mujeres antes de la pandemia se profundizaron las condiciones de inequidad basadas en género. Esto también ocasionó que un gran número de las mujeres salieran del mercado laboral afectando su independencia económica.
La inteligencia emocional y su relación con el liderazgo en una institución de educación superior
Authors: Córdoba Nancy , Arosemena Amy , Gálvez-Córdoba Carlos
Published: November 2023

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo establecer la relación de la inteligencia emocional y el liderazgo institucional en una organización de Educación Superior en Santiago de Veraguas, Panamá.  La investigación se enmarca en el diseño no experimental, de campo y nivel descriptivo – transversal. La población de estudio estuvo constituida por sesenta (60) profesionales universitarios que ejercen cargos administrativas y docentes con funciones directivas dentro de la Institución de Educación Superior.  La muestra fue de tipo no probabilístico intencional aleatoria de selección simple, pues correspondió a la cantidad de treinta y dos (32) administrativos y profesores que además tienen cargos directivos dentro de la Institución de Educación Superior. Para la recolección de información se utilizó la técnica de la encuesta con el apoyo instrumental del cuestionario, la cual se estructuró en cuatro (4) apartados: a. situación actual de liderazgo empresarial; b. características propias de la inteligencia emocional que impulsan el liderazgo empresarial; c. elementos de la inteligencia emocional que inciden en el liderazgo empresarial; d. debilidades en el rol de la inteligencia emocional ante al desempeño del liderazgo empresarial. Al respecto, el estudio concluye que en la actualidad falta el interés de llevar a cabo nuevas acciones o alternativas donde se involucren proyectos de crecimiento e interés colectivo, para mejorar el desarrollo de los trabajadores y con ello fortalecer el liderazgo actual; de esta manera, es evidente que a pesar de que los lideres tenga una adecuada inteligencia emocional para orientar al trabajador o grupo de estos, esta carece de objetividad cuando no se busca el desarrollo personal o colectivo de los mismos.
Realidad de la resocialización, a la luz del nuevo Sistema Penal Acusatorio en Panamá ¿Se cumple la ideología?
Authors: Peñalba R. Luis G.
Published: November 2023

La resocialización es un punto importante para que el privado de libertad adquiera habilidades y principalmente cambien su forma de pensar y actuar de manera delictiva, como complemento se brinda un recorrido desde el artículo 28 de la Constitución Política de Panamá en donde se establece que se debe de brindar capacitación para su resocialización, se continúa con la Ley 55 del 2003, esta con su artículo 6 que destaca que se debe brinda un adecuado tratamiento de rehabilitación y se culmina con lo que se establece en la Ley 63 de 28 de agosto de 2008 específicamente en el artículo 46 en donde se destaca las funciones del Juez de Cumplimiento con respecto a la resocialización. Con la entrada en vigor del nuevo Sistema Penal Acusatorio este incorpora la figura del Juez de cumplimiento quien es responsable de controlar judicialmente el cumplimiento de la pena en los centros penitenciarios, pero ¿cumple su ideología? Con ello se busca analizar el rol que cumple el Juez de Cumplimiento en la resocialización del privado de libertad para así identificar si se cumple su ideología.
Concepto de ruina como elemento de la obligación decenal
Authors: Cuadra Fedee Marcial
Published: November 2023

El significado de ruina se configura como concepto jurídico indeterminado que supone un estado de hecho de degradación o decaimiento estructural de un inmueble, que le impide cumplir su destino y finalidad. Para describir el concepto como elemento de la obligación decenal, basándose en lo estipulado en el Código Civil panameño y particularmente en el artículo 1343, se realizó un estudio no experimental, aplicado y descriptivo, de corte cualitativa e inferencia inductiva, con una delimitación temporal de 18 años. Los resultados se presentan a partir de la clasificación del término objeto de estudio, según se trate de una ruina total o parcial, actual o futura, y física o funcional. Esto permitirá la comprensión de la obligación decenal de acuerdo con su naturaleza de responsabilidad, comitente o propietario de la obra, adquirientes sucesivos, contratistas, arquitectos y otros responsables, ya que a partir de estos argumentos se puede establecer el alcance de la responsabilidad decenal.
Perspectivas actuales sobre el bicentenario del Congreso Anfictiónico de Panamá de 1826
Authors: Myrie Sánchez Dumas Alberto
Published: November 2023

El Congreso Anfictiónico de Panamá de 1826, fue un portento diplomático de su época, que se originó en la obra intelectual, estratégica y estadista del libertador Simón Bolívar, quién tenía la firme convicción de confederar a las repúblicas surgidas de la América antes española. Asumía un reto difícil, establecer la unidad de los pueblos recientemente emancipados, con el cúmulo de las disimilitudes confrontadas a lo interno y entre las naciones. Por desgracia, la visión bolivariana, adolecería de fuertes contradicciones en los siguientes años que harían imposibles alcanzar la unidad. El estudio del ideario de Bolívar, conlleva una amplitud de escenarios en el ámbito geopolítico de la época. Múltiples documentos históricos y  bibliografías extensas revelan el accionar, el pensamiento y las intenciones del libertador sobre la américa emancipada y sobre el concilio. Se procura sintetizar en esta investigación, la génesis y la idea de celebrar esta asamblea; su accionar, logros, dificultades y las perspectivas que deja en la actualidad, dicho principio de unidad en Latinoamérica. A casi 200 años, la noción de “unidad bolivariana” prevalece en la geopolítica de América Latina, y se transforma en un concepto de “integración y solidaridad” en los diferentes ámbitos de su quehacer socio-económico y político.
Juan Antonio Tack Rodríguez
Authors: Marulanda Gilberto
Published: November 2023

Juan Antonio Tack Rodríguez, nació el 16 de noviembre de 1934 en la ciudad de Panamá y falleció el 23 de febrero de 2011. Creció en el corregimiento de Santa Ana junto a sus padres y hermanas. Realizó sus estudios primarios en la Escuela José de Obaldía y obtuvo su bachillerato en el Instituto Nacional. Tack se graduó en 1958 como Licenciado y Profesor de Filosofía e Historia en la Universidad de Panamá, donde fue discípulo del historiador Carlos Manuel Gasteazoro. Comenzó su carrera como profesor en la Universidad de Panamá y en el Instituto Nacional. Simultáneamente, incursionó en el ámbito diplomático, ingresando a la Cancillería en 1960 como jefe de la Sección Diplomática, recomendado por su mentor Gasteazoro. En 1964, Tack formó parte de la delegación que viajó a Washington para denunciar la crisis del 9 de enero de 1964, cuando Panamá acusó a Estados Unidos de agresión. Fue nombrado Ministro Consejero en Ginebra, Suiza, y posteriormente en París, representando a Panamá ante la UNESCO.  Tras el golpe de Estado en Panamá en 1968, Tack se convirtió en Vicecanciller de la República y posteriormente en Canciller en 1970. Desempeñó un papel fundamental en las negociaciones del nuevo Tratado del Canal. Su lealtad al líder panameño Omar Torrijos y su colaboración estrecha con él marcaron su carrera política. Juan Antonio Tack fue un destacado político, ensayista y profesor universitario en Panamá. Su nombre se hizo internacionalmente reconocido por su papel en la firma del Acuerdo Tack-Kissinger en 1974, que cambió la relación entre Panamá y Estados Unidos. Su legado incluye contribuciones significativas a la política y la historia de Panamá.
Entre o útil e o certo: Hume, motivação e razões para ser justo
Authors: Fior Mota de Andrade Pedro
Published: November 2023

Neste artigo, pretendo revisitar uma das mais antigas e importantes questões da história da filosofia moral, a saber, que razões temos para ser justos. Eu a abordarei a partir de uma controvérsia interpretativa existente no âmbito da teoria moral de David Hume. Duas vertentes interpretativas se consolidaram neste debate. A primeira sustenta que, para Hume, é uma condição suficiente para sermos justos que sejamos motivados pelos motivos não morais apropriados. A segunda sustenta que, para Hume, é uma condição necessária para sermos justos que sejamos motivados pelos motivos morais apropriados. Pretendo argumentar em favor da primeira vertente interpretativa oferecendo uma leitura que possa responder às possíveis objeções que são frequentemente levantadas contra esta interpretação.
Revisitando los argumentos de Macklin contra el principio de vida completa
Authors: Abal Federico
Published: November 2023

En junio de 2020, Ruth Macklin publicó un ensayo crítico en contra de una guía del Consejo de Salubridad General de México en la que se recomendaba el uso de la edad como un criterio de desempate para distribuir recursos terapéuticos escasos. La guía fundamentaba dicha recomendación en el principio de vida completa. En este trabajo reconstruyo y rechazo los tres argumentos formulados por Macklin en contra del principio de vida completa. Posteriormente, formulo tres objeciones propias al principio de vida completa.
Potencialidades epistemológicas do uso de representações visuais na demonstração do teorema do ângulo externo
Authors: Fernandes Balieiro Filho Inocêncio , Mahdavi Silvia Mello
Published: November 2023

No relato de experiência aqui apresentado estabelecemos uma discussão sobre as potencialidades epistemológicas do uso de representações visuais no processo de ensino-aprendizagem do Teorema do Ângulo Externo, mediante o desenvolvimento e aplicação de uma atividade prática para uma turma de alunos da disciplina Geometria Euclidiana de um Curso de Licenciatura  em Matemática. A pesquisa foi desenvolvida por meio de uma abordagem qualitativa. Os dados foram coletados por meio de documentos (atividades desenvolvidas pelos alunos) e gravação de uma aula remota. Para a análise dos dados obtidos foi usada a análise qualitativa proposta por Yin (2016). Ao analisarmos os resultados obtidos à luz da literatura estudada, em especial, Arcavi (2003), podemos conjecturar que os alunos foram capazes de construir a demonstração do Teorema do Ângulo Externo, o que evidencia que as representações visuais apresentam potencial como um recurso facilitador no processo de ensino e de aprendizagem da Matemática, mas, além disso, podem ser usadas como um recurso para a construção de uma demonstração, o que evidencia suas potencialidades epistemológicas de recurso de demonstração, justificação, raciocínio e intuição e criatividade.
Riina Turtio (2023) - State-Building and National Militaries in Postcolonial West Africa. Decolonizing the Means of Coercion (1958-1974), Rochester, James Currey
Authors: Sarr Pape
Published: November 2023

Riina Turtio, State-Building and National Militaries in Postcolonial West Africa. Decolonizing the Means of Coercion (1958-1974), 2023, Rochester, James Currey, 360 p.
Generalized Derivations via σ -Prime Rings
Authors: Madugu Abdu , Khan Moharram A. Khan
Published: November 2023

Let Rbe a 2-torsion free σ-prime ring with involutionσ , Ua nonzero σ-Lie ideal, I a nonzero σ-ideal of R, S an appropriate subset of R and G a generalized derivation associated with a nonzero derivation δ of R commuting with σ. It is shown that the commutativity of a σ-prime ring R admitting a generalized derivation G satisfying one of the conditions: (P_1)[∂(x),G(y)]=±[x,y] and (P_2) ∂(x)∘G(y)=±x∘y, for everyx,y∈S.
Knowledge and Practice of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Prevention among in-Mates and Staff of Taraba State Correctional Centres
Authors: Onyekwena Rhoda Pheela Saminaka , Agu Tomen Egbe , Boniface Josephus , Tomen Ezekiel Agu , John Obed Tiwah
Published: November 2023

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern worldwide, with vulnerable populations, such as inmates and staff within correctional centers, facing unique challenges. This study conducted in Taraba state, Nigeria, aimed to assess the knowledge and practices related to TB prevention among this specific population. Data were collected through structured interviews and analyzed with the help of SPSS version 25 to provide insights into TB awareness, attitudes, and behaviors within 3 correctional centers in Taraba State. Simple descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequency distribution tables were used. This study revealed a diverse socio-demographic profile of participants, with variations in gender, age, education, income, occupation, religion, household size, and smoking habits. While some respondents demonstrated accurate knowledge about TB, a substantial proportion held misconceptions about its causes, transmission, and symptoms. Attitudes towards TB were generally positive, with most participants considering it a serious disease; however, fear of infection and stigmatizing attitudes persisted. Practices related to TB prevention and seeking medical care showed a range of behaviors, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. The findings from this study emphasize the importance of tailored, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based TB education and awareness campaigns within correctional settings. These campaigns should address knowledge gaps, dispel myths, reduce stigma, and promote timely diagnosis and treatment. The study underscores the critical role of public health initiatives in ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, have access to accurate information and the necessary resources to prevent and control TB effectively.
HR’S ROLE IN ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE WITHIN NIGERIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR: A REVIEW
Authors: Bukola A. Odulaja  , Obiageli Chinwe Nnabugwu  , Adekunle Abiola Abdul  , Chioma Ann Udeh  , Chibuike Daraojimba
Published: November 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Nigeria's renewable energy sector, the role of Human Resources (HR) in driving and managing organizational change is paramount. This systematic review aims to elucidate the specific functions and strategies employed by HR professionals in facilitating such transitions within the sector. Drawing from a comprehensive analysis of empirical studies, industry reports, and case studies, several key insights emerge. Firstly, HR's proactive involvement in strategic planning and decision-making is crucial in anticipating and addressing potential challenges. Secondly, continuous training and development programs are instrumental in equipping employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt to technological and regulatory shifts. Moreover, HR's role in fostering a culture of innovation and resilience cannot be understated, as it directly influences employee morale and retention during periods of change. In conclusion, HR plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless integration of change initiatives within Nigeria's renewable energy sector. Their strategic involvement, capacity-building efforts, and emphasis on organizational culture are vital components in navigating the complexities of the industry's transformation.

Keywords: Human Resources (HR), Organizational Change, Renewable Energy Sector, Nigeria, Strategic Positioning, Change Management, Workforce Alignment, Capacity Building, Training and Development, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Resistance Mitigation, Impact Evaluation, Continuous Improvement, Socio-economic Impact, Sustainability Goals, Innovation, Agile Organizations, Strategic Importance, Sectoral Growth.
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS INVESTMENTS OF THE GREEK SYSTEMIC BANKS DURING THE LAST 20 YEARS. A FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Dr. Kyriazopoulos Georgios  , Kotoulas Ioannis
Published: November 2023

The banking system of any country is the engine for the development of the national economy. The purpose of this dissertation is the analysis through the use of numerical indicators of the financial situation of the four largest Greek banks (National Bank of Greece, Alpha Bank, EFG Eurobank Ergasias, Piraeus Bank) and their evaluation for the period 2003-2021. This period is critical, as it includes years before and after Greece's entry into the financial crisis. Therefore, the present analysis and its results are very important for the viability and future of Greek banks, especially in the current conditions of uncertainty.This paper is an attempt to analyze and evaluate the investment activity of Greek banks through the mergers and acquisitions that they carried out in the last decade after the advent of the euro, i.e. before and after the financial crisis, which invaded Greece essentially in the year 2010

Keywords:  Banks, Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions, Financial Ratios.

JEL classification: G21, G33, G34.