bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determination of plasticity of mastic asphalt mixtures by the Luer method
Authors: Pyrig Yan , Oksak Serhii , Iliyn Iaroslav , Misnichenko Serhii
Published: November 2024

Abstract. Problem. Mastic asphalt mixtures, unlike other types of asphalt concrete, have certain granulometric and technological features that necessitate the use of specific quality indicators. The most informative quality indicators for mastic mixtures are plasticity at service and process temperatures. Unlike the service plasticity indicator, which is widely used and standardized in most countries of the world, technological plasticity, despite its importance, is of limited use for assessing the quality of mastic mixtures. Goal. The aim of this work was to establish the possibility and feasibility of using the Luer method to assess the technological plasticity of mastic asphalt mixtures in the road industry of Ukraine. To achieve this goal, an appropriate device was manufactured and the experimental study of the plasticity of mastic asphalt mixtures using the Luer method was carried out. Methodology. The determination of plasticity by the Luer method consisted of immersing a metal rod with a hammer under its own weight in the mastic asphalt concrete mixture. The Luer yield strength is the time, with an accuracy of 1 s, during which the rod with a hammer is immersed in the mastic asphalt concrete mixture at a distance of 50 mm (from the lower to the upper mark). Experimental determination of the plasticity of mastic asphalt mixtures of different particle size distribution with different bitumen content was carried out. Results. On the basis of experimental data, the sensitivity of the Luer method to the particle size distribution of mastic asphalt mixtures and the amount of bitumen in the mixture was confirmed. During the experimental verification of the Luer method, its advantages and disadvantages were identified. The advantages include simplicity of the device design and relative speed of the test. The disadvantages of the method are a significant volume of mastic asphalt mixture required for the test; rapid cooling of the mixture and the rod, especially in the case of determining plasticity at high process temperatures, which affects the accuracy of assessing the plasticity of mastic mixtures. Practical value. Based on a production test of determining the plasticity of mastic asphalt mixtures by the Luer method, the possibility and feasibility of its use in the domestic road industry when designing mixtures and setting technological temperatures for their preparation, which ensure the production of mastic asphalt concrete whose properties meet the requirements of national regulations, has been confirmed
Rendahnya Motivasi Siswa Dalam Pembelajaran Seni Rupa di MTsN 1 Padang
Authors: Syakira Nada , Yahya Yahya
Published: November 2024

Peneltian ini bertujuan untuk : 1) Mengetahui faktor penyebab rendahnya motivasi belajar siswa dalam pembelajaran seni rupa kelas VIII.9 di MTsN 1 Padang. 2) Mengetahui solusi untuk meningkatkan motivasi siswa dalam pembelajaran seni rupa kelas VIII.9 di MTsN 1 Padang. Siswa kelas VIII.9, guru seni budaya, dan kepala madrasah di MTsN 1 Padang adalah subjek penelitian ini. Pendekatakan kualitatif deskriptif  diterapkan melalui penggunaan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Dua faktor di ketahui sebagai penyebab rendahnya motivasi siswa dalam pembelajaran seni rupa yaitu, faktor internal (fisik dan psikologis) dan eksternal (sosial dan non sosial). Siswa kelas VIII.9 memiliki fisik yang cukup baik, namun disaat pembelajaran banyak siswa yang tidak fokus dan meribut karena bosan dan mengantuk. Guru seni budaya tidak menggunakan media tambahan seperti  Power Point dan infokus, hanya menggunakan metode ceramah. Selain itu, fasilitas sekolah dan media belajar yang tidak lengkap. Kurangnya ruang kelas membuat siswa harus belajar di aula. Media belajar yang digunakan juga tidak mencukupi. Peran orang tua dan teman sebaya menjadi salah satu hal yang mempengaruhi motivasi siswa.
Optimizing Visual Navigation and 3D Reconstruction in Unmapped Environments Using Deep Reinforcement Learning and Multi-Camera Systems: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Wen Jing , Mei Chunyan
Published: November 2024

This comprehensive review examines advanced methodologies for optimizing visual navigation and 3D reconstruction in unmapped environments using deep reinforcement learning and multi-camera systems. The focus is on addressing the challenges faced in dynamic and unpredictable contexts, particularly through the integration of deep reinforcement learning techniques and multi-camera systems. As advancements in these technologies proliferate, their potential impact across industries such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, and telepresence is significant. The review summarizes the evolution of 3D reconstruction techniques, the application of deep reinforcement learning in navigation strategies, and the importance of multi-camera systems in creating comprehensive spatial representations, thereby providing a theoretical foundation and practical guidance for achieving efficient autonomous navigation and environmental mapping.
Do negative expectations increase high-frequency electrical stimulation-induced secondary mechanical hypersensitivity? A replication study
Authors: Jaltare Ketan Prafull , Torta Diana , D'Agostini Martina , De Voeght Lies , Kinnart Margot , van den Broeke Emanuel
Published: November 2024

Increased mechanical sensitivity of uninjured skin surrounding a cutaneous tissue injury, is considered a manifestation of central sensitization and can be induced in healthy volunteers using high frequency electrical stimulation (HFS). Little evidence exists on the effect of negative expectations on the development of mechanical hypersensitivity. Here, we aimed to replicate and extend the findings of the only study which found that negative expectations increased the extent of mechanical hypersensitivity after HFS. Sixty participants were randomised to a control or nocebo group and underwent HFS on one forearm. We measured the increase in pinprick sensitivity and the spread of this increase. Additionally, we recorded resting and pinprick evoked pupil dilation to examine tonic arousal and pinprick-evoked phasic locus coeruleus activity. More participants in the nocebo group expected increased skin sensitivity, but the difference was not statistically significant. There was no group difference in the increase of pinprick sensitivity, its spread, or pupil dilation. These data do not replicate previous behavioural findings showing that negative expectations lead to more mechanical hypersensitivity after HFS. However, we observed that participants in the control group also expected an increase in pinprick sensitivity, potentially reducing the difference between the two groups and explaining our results.
Venesection for chronic illness: N-of-1 blinded randomised controlled trial
Authors: Carroll Harriet
Published: November 2024

Background: Long COVID and similarly presenting vaccine injuries currently have no recognised clinical treatment. As such, many patients have resorted to self-experiments with a variety of therapeutics. One such therapeutic is venesection. Aim: To test whether venesection could reliably improve symptom burden. Methods: This was a n-of-1 blinded randomised controlled self-experiment. Sham or real venesection was conducted (n = 4 trials in total), with symptom scores taken pre- and post-intervention. Results: Based on symptom relief post-venesection, it was predicted that trials 1 and 3 were real venesection, and trials 2 and 4 were sham venesection. Unblinding revealed trials 1, 2, and 4 were real venesection, and trial 3 was sham venesection, thereby rejecting the hypothesis that venesection would improve symptoms. Δ pre- to immediately post-intervention of the venesection trial for sum of symptom scores was -18 ± 7 for venesection and -26 for sham, and for the variable “overall roughness” was +1 ± 2 for venesection and +3 for sham. Δ pre- to 24-h post-intervention of the venesection trial for sum of symptom scores was -15 ± 26 for venesection and -21 for sham, and for the variable “overall roughness” was -0.5 ± 2 for venesection and -1 for sham.Conclusion: In this n-of-1 self-experiment, symptomatic improvement was not predicted by true venesection. The results seen could be due to natural circadian fluctuations of the self-experimenter’s symptoms (i.e. unrelated to venesection) and/or their own expectation effects. Whether this is an effective intervention in other patients requires testing, and this study provides proof-of-principle that sham venesection is feasible.
A Comprehensive Systematic Scoping Review of Self-Driving Vehicle Models: An In-depth Analysis of Specifications, Emerging Trends, Challenges, and Future Directions
Authors: Ajao Qasim , Sodiq Oluwatobi Oluwaponmile , Sadeeq Lanre
Published: November 2024

Self-driving vehicles (SDVs), also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs), are anticipated to revolutionize transportation by operating independently through the integration of machine learning algorithms, advanced processing units, and sensor networks. Numerous organizations globally are actively developing SDV models, prompting this paper’s objective to identify emerging trends and patterns in SDV development through a comprehensive systematic scoping review (SSR). This research involved selecting 85 relevant studies from an initial set of 551 records across multiple academic databases, utilizing well-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria along with snowballing techniques to ensure a thorough analysis. The findings emphasize critical technical specifications required for both full-scale and miniature SDV models, focusing on key software and hardware architectures, essential sensors, and primary suppliers. Additionally, the analysis explores publication trends, including publisher and venue distribution, authors’ affiliations, and the most active countries in SDV research. This work aims to guide researchers in designing their SDV models by identifying key challenges and exploring opportunities likely to shape future research and development in autonomous vehicle technology.
Design of a Hydraulic Circuit for a Two-Sided Shaper Machine
Authors: Thanikasalam Kumaran
Published: November 2024

This paper presents the design of a hydraulic circuit tailored for a two-sided shaper machine, leveraging a double-acting cylinder and a dual-pump setup to achieve efficient, automatic  reciprocation. The primary objective is to enhance operational efficiency and. Key design features include a double-pump mechanism, which supports high-speed return and controlled forward strokes, and an automatic reciprocating circuit, enabling continuous, seamless operations without manual intervention. The proposed circuit is designed to deliver optimal flow and pressure regulation, thereby improving productivity and reducing downtime.
An initial study of application deployment in a mixed environment
Authors: Yamato Yoji
Published: November 2024

We have proposed environment-adaptive software that automatically converts existing code to operate appropriately according to the deployment environment. The automatic offloading verified so far has been for individual hardware such as GPUs, FPGAs, and quantum computers. In this paper, we consider an automatic offloading method that allows applications to be used in the right place at the right time in a mixed environment.
IEICE Technical Workshop on Network Software, NWS-36-3, Jan. 2025.
Developmental Frameworks, What Have You Done for Me Lately?
Authors: Stallworthy Isabella , DeJoseph Meriah Lee , van den Heuvel Marion I. , Berry Daniel , Frankenhuis Willem
Published: November 2024

Frameworks are widespread in developmental psychology. They offer general ideas about what to study in human development: which concepts to focus on (e.g., systems, trade-offs), which processes to test (e.g., micro-macro, bidirectional), and which methods to use (e.g., interview, equations). However, despite their prominence, there exists very little consensus or guidance on how to use them in research. As such, frameworks have an obscure role: they influence our research questions, methods, and theory, but often in ways we cannot articulate for ourselves, let alone for others. This paper presents a practical guide for leveraging frameworks to improve developmental research. We suggest that frameworks can guide us through a research project’s “map of conceptual terrain”: which questions to ask and how to study them. We first classify these considerations into topic areas (i.e., “regions”), including assumptions and ideas about timescales and processes of developmental change. We then offer a strategy for charting a “path” through these regions, creating chains of logic to make increasingly specific claims and choices, from framework to research practice. As an illustrative example, we use Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological framework to study parent-child relationships, highlighting its affordances and limitations. We also draw contrast with other prominent frameworks, showcasing how different frameworks can alter a researcher’s path. Our proposed explicit and systematic use of frameworks can serve as a powerful navigation system for building and refining research programs. Thus, our paper provides a guide for developmental scientists to more explicitly use and capitalize on frameworks in their empirical research.
Reframing death to live diversity: Positive death valence reduces implicit homonegativity
Authors: Stiller Mel
Published: November 2024

Drawing on an extension of terror management theory, this study examines whether positive death valence might faciliate radical, intersectional interventions in homophobic prejudice. Prior research showed that a more positive view on one's own mortality in wave 1 was associated with less stereotypes about sex, gender and desire in wave 2. The present online study explores whether positive death valence reduces homonegativity. Using reaction time tests and surveys, 77 out of 191 US participants continued from wave 1, assessing death attitudes, to wave 2, assessing homonegativity. Consistent with the prediction, participants who viewed death more positively exhibited significantly less homophobic prejudice. By contrast, survey measures revealed no association between death valence and homonegativity. Future research should incorporate further assesment methods, cross-cultural samples and additional dimensions of prejudice to better understand the role of positive death valence for anti-discriminatory interventions.
Does lexical feedback improve the understanding of the speech of children with speech disorders? Stage 1 registered report
Authors: Dokovova Marie , Lawson Eleanor
Published: November 2024

Purpose: This study investigates the hypothesis that providing lexical feedback on the speech of children with speech sound disorders (SSD) will improve listeners’ accuracy and ease of understanding of their speech, compared to listeners who do not receive this feedback. Method: The hypothesis is tested using experimental methods. Fifty naive adult listeners will complete an online listening experiment, containing a baseline, training, and follow-up blocks. During the training block participants will be asked to orthographically transcribe the utterances of children with idiopathic, or cleft-related SSD (n=5, aged 6;0 to 10;1), producing single word utterances. During this block participants will be randomised to a group where they are either shown, or not shown the intended word said by the child. Changes in accuracy and/or ease of understanding will be measured by comparing the listeners’ transcription accuracy and ease ratings enter via a visual analogue scale in the baseline and follow-up block. Results: To be completed at Stage 2.Conclusion: To be completed at Stage 2.
Visual working memory for natural scenes: the effect of chromatic, luminance and spatial frequency content
Authors: Jennings Ben J
Published: November 2024

Long-term memory for images of natural scenes is known to be very good. However visual working memory (VWM) for natural scene stimuli is less well understood. We investigated VWM for natural scene stimuli by measuring VWM performance as a function of both encoding time and cognitive load level, employing a method that approximates everyday natural vision. VWM performance was compared between (a) scenes containing either full chromatic and luminance information, (b) luminance-only (isochromatic) information and (c) chromatic-only (isoluminant) information. VWM performance was also measured for scenes in which the scene’s structure had been destroyed by Fourier phase scrambling, or following removal of either the high or low spatial frequencies. It was found that recall ability for isoluminance scenes was relatively poor, as it was also for the phase scrambled scenes with high cognitive load or short encoding time. However, recall ability was similar for the full colour (i.e., chromatic and luminance information combined) and luminance-only scenes, except for very brief presentation times where performance for the luminance-only scenes was worse. These findings suggest that spatial scene structure is important for good VWM performance, and for very brief presentations there is a particular reliance on chromatic information.
Saving the Environment? That’s Beyond My (Will)Power!
Authors: Jankowski Julia , Mlynski Christopher , Prinz Tina , Job Veronika
Published: November 2024

Many people see climate change as a major problem that needs to be addressed. However, many still do not engage in the necessary pro-environmental behavior. One possible problem is that pro-environmental behavior may require self-control given that being non-environmental is usually less effortful or otherwise less costly. In the present research, we examine whether lay beliefs about willpower (i.e., people’s beliefs about the nature of self-control) predict pro-environmental behavior. Study 1 (N = 165) tested the correlational relationship between lay beliefs about willpower and performance and effort exertion (as assessed by cardiovascular reactivity) on an environmental task. The results showed an association of a nonlimited willpower belief with better performance and more effort exertion (as measured by pre-ejection period, but not systolic blood pressure). Study 2 (N = 208) assessed the causal effect on the same outcomes by experimentally manipulating participants’ willpower beliefs. However, there was no support for a causal effect. There was only a marginally significant effect on performance, no significant difference in effort exertion as measured by pre-ejection period, and merely a trending difference in systolic blood pressure (which was exploratorily analyzed). Thus, while the results from Study 1 indicate a correlational relationship between lay beliefs about willpower and effortful exertion on pro-environmental behavior, Study 2 did not provide evidence of a causal effect. These results allow first insights into the relationship between lay beliefs about willpower and effortful pro-environmental behavior, but further research is needed to test the robustness and underlying causality of this relationship.
Individual Attitudes Toward Deepfakes of Deceased Artists
Authors: Soto-Sanfiel María T. , Wu Qiaofei
Published: November 2024

This exploratory qualitative study uses a multilevel framework, combining the Social Construction of Technology and the Cognitive-Affective-Normative model, to examine how individual perceptions, emotions, and reflections shape deepfake acceptance, particularly those featuring deceased artists. Fifty-one participants (70.37% female; Mean Age = 24.6) took part in six online focus groups, viewing two randomly selected deepfakes of deceased artists. Thematic analysis, using a phenomenological approach, identified primarily intellectual reactions, with two key layers: first-order evaluations of realism and second-order societal impact assessments. These impacts spanned micro (individuals), meso (content creators/distributors), and macro (society-wide) levels. While cognitive and ethical concerns were prominent, emotional responses were fewer, often expressing discomfort or surprise. Findings offer valuable insights for the digital media industry and regulators in understanding public reception of deepfake technology.
Human-Machine Communication Privacy Management (HMCPM), Privacy Fatigue, and the Conditional Effects of Algorithm Awareness on Privacy Co-Ownership in the Social Media Context
Authors: Craig Matthew J. A.
Published: November 2024

Many social media platforms today are driven by content filtering algorithms that personalize their recommendations based on the individual user. Through nuanced interactions with the platform, such as human-algorithm interplay, the end user effortlessly cultivates a social media feed. While this level of personalization can greatly benefit the user, recommended ads and content sometimes resemble aspects of the user's private lives that they may not have wanted the algorithm or platform to know. Moreover, though users show to dislike these experiences of privacy violations, they still engage in disclosure of private information with the system due to fatigue in managing online privacy altogether. This current study integrates Communication Privacy Management (CPM) theory (Petronio, 2002) into the human-algorithm interaction context to examine to what extent social media users (N = 1,305) allow co-ownership of private information with their algorithm depending on their felt privacy fatigue. Results from using latent moderated structural equations (LMS) suggest that individuals’ algorithmic literacy significantly predicts their willingness to allow co-ownership of private information with social media algorithms. Additionally, contrary to previous literature, greater algorithmic awareness leads to less co-ownership for those most fatigued. Considering these findings, implications for future research for human-machine communication privacy management are discussed.
What’s Mine Is(not) Yours: A CPM Analysis of Privacy Breakdowns and Recalibration Practices in the Social Media Algorithm Context
Authors: Craig Matthew J. A. , Child Jeffrey T.
Published: November 2024

Social media content filtering algorithms can both provide desired personalized content and ads for users. However, sometimes these recommendations can resemble individual private information. How might users navigate these experiences to best manage their private information? The present exploratory study utilizes the rules- and systems-based framework Communication Privacy Management (CPM) theory to explore social media users’ (N=636) experiences of privacy breakdowns with social media algorithms and investigates what users’ do in response to said breakdowns. Using content analysis, these responses were refined into different categories of privacy breakdowns and recalibration strategies. Implications for future research surrounding human-machine communication privacy management is discussed in light of our findings.
The Divided States of America: Religion, Politics, and Humanitarian Progress Scores, 2014-2022
Authors: Robertson Leon S
Published: November 2024

In recent decades, white fundamentalist Christians became disproportionately affiliated with the Republican Party in the U.S. and some advocate Christian Nationalism. This study examines the association of religious commitment with an index of humanitarian progress and Republican vote percentage in 2012 and 2016 among U.S. states. The percentage of people who say they pray daily in a state strongly correlates with a lower humanitarian progress score and a higher percentage of votes for Trump. The correlations remained strong when other factors (gun ownership, ethnic segregation, and income per cost of living) were controlled statistically in a multiple regression analysis. The results suggest that reliance on the supernatural leads to neglect of the natural. Support of Trump whose dishonesty is legion and who employs the fascist tactic of blaming social problems on minorities seems anomalous with Christian ideology. Although many establishment Republicans warned against Trump, the strong correlation between the Trump vote in 2016 with the vote for the establishment Republican Mitt Romney in 2012 suggests that party members are enmeshed in mutually reinforcing social arrangements that are not conducive to support of humanitarian policies and resistance to fascist tactics.
Training for Rural Gainful Activities (TRUGA) in the Context of Programme for Fulfillment of Basic Needs
Authors: Baidya Bhuchandra P.R.
Published: November 2024

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A Note on Population Growth Consumption vs Production Oriented Economy
Authors: Panday Surendra Bahadur
Published: November 2024

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A Test of Agricultural Transformation in Rupandehi District, Nepal
Authors: Srivastava Nagendra Lal
Published: November 2024

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Nepal's Rural Scene: How it Looks Like?
Authors: Pradhanang A.L.
Published: November 2024

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Levels of Agricultural Development and Patterns of Population Growth in Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Devendra Prasad , Rayappa P. Hanumantha
Published: November 2024

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Growth, Distribution and Density of World Population
Authors: Gautam Rudra Prasad
Published: November 2024

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India's Family Planning Programme: A Critical Appraisal
Authors: Rajan S. Irudaya , Ravibabu Padmavathi
Published: November 2024

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Evaluation of Economic Supply Price of Energy Sources in Selected Regions of Nepal: Its Relevance in Rural Energy Policy Formulations
Authors: Rijal Kamal , Bansal N.K. , Grover P.D.
Published: November 2024

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Social Welfare Measurement: Some Theorems and A New Index
Authors: Chaubey P.K.
Published: November 2024

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Production Credit for Rural Women in Nepal
Authors: Uprety Laya Prasad
Published: November 2024

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The Role of Assets Tangibility, Firm Size, and Macroeconomic Factors on Stock Returnin Nepalese Hydropower Companies
Authors: Ajay Kumar Khadka  , Surya Devkota  , Bhupendra Jung Shahi  , Kapil Sah
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of the inflation rate, foreign exchange rate, firm size, gross domestic product, and assets tangibility on stock returns in the hydropower sector.For the 2016/17-2022/23 period, secondary data from five listed Nepalese hydropower companies (Butwal Power Company Limited, Api Power Company Limited, Chilime Hydropower Company Limited, Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Limited, and Barun Hydropower Company Limited) were analyzed using a descriptive and causal-comparative research design. The study employed correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, and the mean to investigate the relationships and effects of these variables on stock returns. The findings show that the asset's tangibility and firm size do not significantly affect stock returns.As a result, the inflation rate and foreign exchange rate have significant impacts on returns on stocks, with inflation having an adverse effect and the foreign exchange rate having a positive impact. These results show the influence of macroeconomic factors in determining stock performance. Companies should incorporate these economic indicators into their strategic planning to more effectively determine financial risks and improve stock performance, while policymakers should focus on stabilizing inflation and managing currency fluctuations to improve market conditions.
Bank Regulation and Market Risk of Nepalese Commercial Banks
Authors: Dhundi Raj Bhattarai  , Churamani Pandeya  , Bhanu Bhakta Sharma
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study is to measure the impact of banking regulations specifically broad money supply, weighted average spread rate, base rate, bank capital, and loan loss reserve on market risk of commercial banks in Nepal. This study used descriptive, correlational, and casual comparative research design. This study has used secondary sources of data. Data were used of twenty-six, out of twenty-seven commercial banks from fiscal year 2012/13 to 2018/19. After 2019/20 fiscal year to 2021/22, data were collected from nineteen commercial banks. Rastriya Banijya Bank, Government owned bank not included in this study. The statistical methods employed in this investigation for data analysis included mean, range, coefficient of variation, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. This study presented that highest to lowest scattered data as market risk, loan loss reserve, bank capital, broad money supply, base rate, and weighted average spread rate respectively. There is low degree of inverse relationship between market risk and base rate but there is insignificant relationship of market risk with weighted average spread rate, broad money supply, bank capital, and loan loss reserve. There is positive significant impact of broad money supply and weighted average spread rate on market risk but there is negative impact of base rate on market risk, insignificant impact of bank capital and loan loss reserve on market risk of commercial banks in Nepal.
Consumer Purchase Intention towards Organic Food Products in Nepal
Authors: Jitendra Prasad Upadhyay  , Ballav Niraula
Published: November 2024

The main objective of the study is to analyze the factors affecting purchase intention towards organic food products in Nepal, beside, this study analyze the extent to which health consciousness, organic food knowledge, product availability, and price impact the purchase intention of organic foods. Due to the specific nature of research objectives, descriptive-cum- explanatory research design has been used. The target populations of this study constitute people who live in Nepal out of which 384 people have been selected as sample using convenience sampling technique out of which 384 people (200 female and 184 male) have been selected as sample using convenience sampling technique. Both the primary and secondary data has been used in this study. “Five-point Likert scale” has been used for analysis of data. The findings of the study clearly indicate there is significant relationship between Purchase Intension with Health Conscious, Organic Food Knowledge, Product Availability and Price.
Electronic Banking and Its Impact on Customer Satisfaction of Nepalese Commercial Banks
Authors: Guna Raj Chhetri
Published: November 2024

Electronic Banking and its impact on customer satisfaction of Nepalese commercial banks explores the relationship between internet banking and customer satisfaction. Internet banking allows customers to conduct real-time banking transactions electronically, offering convenience and accessibility. Utilizing a descriptive and casual comparative research design, the study examines internet banking users across 20 commercial banks in Nepal, focusing on Nepal Investment Bank Limited, Nabil Bank Limited, and Himalayan Bank Limited. Through purposive sampling, 150 respondents were selected, with 50 from each bank, for primary data collection. The findings indicate high levels of satisfaction with online banking services, with respondents expressing agreement on various aspects such as ease of website navigation, meeting personal needs, and prompt service delivery. Correlation analysis reveals positive and significant relationships between customer satisfaction and key factors including efficiency, personal need fulfillment, reliability, responsiveness, site organization, and user friendliness. Finding suggest that a strong association between internet banking and customer satisfaction. These findings underscore the importance of internet banking in enhancing customer experience and satisfaction within the Nepalese commercial banking sector. Electronic banking and its impact on customer satisfaction of Nepalese commercial banks.
Brand Equity and Purchase Intention towards Passenger Cars
Authors: Bharat Rai  , Dawa Sherpa
Published: November 2024

The main aim of the research was to identify the factors influencing purchase intention towards passenger cars in Nepal. The study employed positivist epistemology with predefined hypotheses. Quantitative approach was utilized for the collection, presentation and analyzing the data. Primary data was collected by using a standardized questionnaire with a 6-point Likert scale. The study’s population was owners and users of passenger cars in Nepal. 385 passenger car users were sample size. Convenient sampling method was used in the study. The study employed a causal comparative research strategy. The effect of brand equity dimensions on purchase intention was identified by using regression analysis. The result of the study showed that brand association has strong significant role in the development the purchase intention and brand loyalty brand awareness, and perceived quality have also significant role but low in the development of purchase intention in Nepal. The findings of the study offer a guide to the future researchers as well as to policy maker regarding about passenger cars.
Interpretacje indywidualne przepisów wydawane na rzecz przedsiębiorców korzystających ze środowiska w ujęciu krajowym i unijnym
Authors: Żurawik Artur
Published: November 2024

Działalność gospodarcza w wielu przypadkach ingeruje w środowisko. Niekiedy polega na eksploatowaniu jego zasobów naturalnych, co pociąga za sobą m.in. konieczność ponoszenia różnorodnych opłat. Przepisy, które je wprowadzają, mogą być jednak w różnym stopniu niejasne dla przedsiębiorców. Z kolei niedopełnienie obowiązków ustawowych grozi negatywnymi konsekwencjami, w tym administracyjnoprawnymi i finansowymi. Istotne jest więc zrozumienie poszczególnych regulacji, by podmioty prowadzące działalność gospodarczą mogły wypełnić wszystkie obowiązki, które na nich spoczywają. Usystematyzowanie i rozpowszechnienie wiedzy o interpretacjach indywidualnych dokonywanych przez właściwe organy i państwowe jednostki organizacyjne niewątpliwie zabezpieczy przedsiębiorców przed niepożądanymi skutkami uchybienia normom nakazującym ponoszenie danin publicznych.
Advocating for environmental law – grounds for its status as an independent branch of law in Slovak legal doctrine
Authors: Michalovič Matúš , Maslen Michal
Published: November 2024

The article traces the historical development of environmental regulation in Czechoslovakia, and subsequently Slovakia, highlighting the transition from fragmented legal frameworks to comprehensivelegislation, notably Act no. 17/1992 Coll. on Environment. It explores theoretical debates on whether environmental law constitutes an independent legal branch, examining criteria, such as subject matter, objectives, distinct principles, regulatory methods, and international dimensions. While advocating for environmental law’s recognition as a distinct branch, the article acknowledges ongoing debates and emphasizes the need for continued inquiry to reach consensus. Overall, it provides insights into environmental law’s evolution, challenges, and potential role within legal theory and practice.
Comunicação estratégica e gestão do design como ferramenta para democratização comunicação institucional e da divulgação científica
Authors: Fonseca Rodrigo , Da Silva Carvalho Célia Maria
Published: November 2024

A criação dos Institutos Federais (IFs) em 2008 foi um marco transformador na educação brasileira, e o Instituto Federal do Amazonas (IFAM) destaca-se pela sua trajetória de formação técnica e inclusão social na Amazônia. Este estudo faz uma análise comparativa de como a gestão do design contribuiu para a divulgação científica do IFAM, considerando os desafios de comunicação em uma região de vasta extensão territorial e diversidade cultural. A metodologia utilizada foi um estudo de caso, comparando dados de desempenho dos conteúdos digitais entre dois períodos (2017-2019 e 2020-2022). Os resultados mostram um aumento significativo nas visualizações (762,5%) e no alcance territorial (966,7%), além de uma mudança no perfil de gênero dos espectadores, com mulheres tornando-se maioria no período mais recente. Conclui-se que a integração de estratégias de design e comunicação institucional é essencial para superar as barreiras de acesso à informação científica, reforçando o papel do IFAM como agente de desenvolvimento sustentável e inclusão social na Amazônia. A experiência demonstra que a gestão do design potencializa a eficácia comunicacional, ampliando o alcance e o impacto das pesquisas acadêmicas na comunidade.
Propuesta y validación de una nueva escala de alfabetización en e-salud y redes sociales: la E-health literacy scale in social networks (snHEALS)
Authors: Costa-Sánchez Carmen , Otero-Enríquez Raimundo , Calvo Rodríguez Álvaro
Published: November 2024

La información en salud es un activo fundamental para llevar a cabo estilos de vida saludables. La web 2.0 ha favorecido la eclosión de múltiples fuentes online de información en salud. Entre ellas, las redes sociales destacan como canal de información prioritario para los más jóvenes. Una herramienta internacionalizada para medir en general la alfabetización digital en salud autopercibida ha sido la escala e-HEALS, que se ha trasladado y testeado en contextos socioculturales y poblacionales diversos. El presente trabajo pretende adaptar la escala autoadministrable e-HEALS para medir la alfabetización digital en salud autopercibida al escenario de las redes sociales, atendiendo a su prevalencia como canal de información de los más jóvenes. Como resultado, se presenta la snHEALS, escala autoadministrable para medir la alfabetización en salud autopercibida en redes sociales. Para ello, a través de una muestra estratificada de 1004 casos de jóvenes (18-30 años) en España, se aplica, primeramente, la realización de un análisis de componentes principales; en segundo lugar, un análisis factorial confirmatorio; y, por último, una invarianza factorial por sexo. Los resultados evidencian que la escala propuesta, la snHEALS, es una herramienta válida y fiable para medir la competencia en alfabetización en salud a través de redes sociales. A partir de ahí, proporciona unas bases sólidas para futuras investigaciones (en otros contextos sociotecnológicos y poblacionales) y aplicaciones prácticas y detección de necesidades en el ámbito de los programas de salud pública que tienen en la población joven el público diana.
Role of Communication Style, E learning Environment, and Student Satisfaction on Academic Performance: Moderating Role of Institutional Support
Authors: Zhang Hong-Bo
Published: November 2024

Several factors such as excessive usage of social media, quality of academic activities, family and social association, and a rapidly changing and challenging environment can negatively impact the academic performance of students. The present study aims to determine students’ academic performance in higher education institutions in China, considering the role of communication styles, e-learning environment, student satisfaction, and a moderating effect of institutional support in predicting students’ academic performance. Adopting a quantitative research design with sample random sampling technique, this study collected data through a validated questionnaire from a sample of 385 students from Chinese universities. Smart-PLS-4 was used for data analysis. The relationships between communication style and academic performance, e-learning and academic performance, and student satisfaction and academic performance were found to be significant. However, institutional support moderated the relationship between student satisfaction and academic performance, but no moderation effect was reported between communication style, e-learning, and academic performance. The implications of the study and future research avenues are given at the end of the paper
Role of Interpersonal Skills, Communication Capabilities and Information System on Learning Capabilities of Higher Educational Institutions in China: Mediating Role of Students’ Satisfaction
Authors: Haibo Liu  , Ying Bu
Published: November 2024

The growth of higher educational institutions much depends upon various factors among which interpersonal skills, communication capabilities and information system are prominent ones. The current study aimed to examine the impact of these factors viz., interpersonal skills, communication capabilities and information system, on the learning capabilities of higher educational institutions in China. The study also checks the mediating role of student satisfaction among these three constructs. The study gathered the data from final year students of higher educational institutions using surveys. The study also examines the data reliability along with association among variables using smart-PLS. The outcomes revealed that the interpersonal skills, communication capabilities and information system have a positive association with learning capabilities. The outcomes also exposed that student satisfaction significantly mediated among exogenous constructs of the study. The study findings would act as a guide to the policymakers regarding enhancing the learning capabilities by focusing on interpersonal skills, communication capabilities and information system.
Digital Readiness and Digital Competences Influence on Information Management System: Organizational Support as Moderator
Authors: QU Zheng
Published: November 2024

Digital technology has made its impact globally through changes in both organizational processes and information management system (IMS). The current research aimed to examine the manner in which digital readiness and digital competences influence the implementation of IMS in Chinese organizations with organizational support as a moderator. The study also examines the mediating role of digital competences among digital tool application, digital media awareness and effectiveness of IMS. Survey questionnaires were used to collect data from a sample of 290 employees of private sector organizations in China. SPSS-AMOS data analysis tools were used to check the associations among variables. The outcomes indicated that the digital tool application and digital media awareness have a positive nexus with effectiveness of IMS. The results also revealed that the digital competences significantly mediates among digital tool application, digital media awareness and effectiveness of IMS, and that organizational support also significantly moderates among digital competences and effectiveness of IMS in private sector organizations in China.
Prácticas de sostenibilidad en la especialización en desarrollo de software de UNIMINUTO
Authors: Puerto Moreno Sergio Arley
Published: November 2024

Introducción: En un contexto global de desafíos ambientales y sociales, es inherente integrar prácticas de sostenibilidad en la educación en desarrollo de software. Este estudio presenta una propuesta de buenas prácticas de sostenibilidad para la Especialización en Desarrollo de Software de UNIMINUTO. Metodología: El estudio cualitativo se desarrolló en tres fases: análisis del Proyecto Educativo del Programa (PEP), revisión de la literatura y propuesta de buenas prácticas de sostenibilidad en el desarrollo de software. Resultados: Los resultados se orientan a la integración de prácticas de sostenibilidad  en la educación en desarrollo de software, aplicadas en los espacios académicos y las opciones de grado del programa para asumir desafíos contemporáneos. Discusión: Las buenas prácticas de sostenibilidad en el desarrollo de software derivadas de la revisión del PEP y la literatura destacan la importancia de adoptar enfoques que minimicen el impacto ambiental y mejoren la eficiencia de los recursos. Conclusiones: La propuesta es relevante para UNIMINUTO y puede servir como modelo para otras instituciones de educación superior que busquen promover la sostenibilidad a través de la formación en desarrollo de software.
Estudio de la competencia del pensamiento crítico: análisis del concepto y trascendencia en el mundo educativo y laboral
Authors: Abanades Sánchez Marta
Published: November 2024

Introducción: Desde la introducción de las competencias en el espacio de la educación superior, ha habido mucha controversia en cuáles eran las más relevantes, así como la capacidad y posibilidad de implantarlas dentro del aula. En este estudio hemos puesto de manifiesto la competencia del pensamiento crítico. Aun conociendo la importancia de que los profesores transmitan competencias en el aula, se hace necesario revisar aquellas que pueden tener un impacto en los diferentes entornos del alumno. Nuestro objetivo principal es analizar si los alumnos actualmente comprenden que significa el pensamiento crítico y además tendrán que valorar su importancia en el mundo profesional. Metodología: La metodología utilizada ha sido cualitativa, realizando una revisión de literatura y posteriormente utilizando como instrumento un cuestionario donde los alumnos tendrán que explicarla. Resultados: En el análisis de resultados se evidencia la autopercepción y el conocimiento que tienen de la competencia del pensamiento crítico, además de exponer ejemplos de cuando fue la última vez que la pusieron en práctica. Conclusiones: Puede afirmarse que conociendo el significado de dicha competencia y reafirmando su importancia en el ámbito educativo y profesional, requieren de más oportunidades para ponerla en práctica.
Modelo Integral para la Práctica Docente: Análisis de Regularidades Empíricas, Política Pública e Interacción Social
Authors: Pinto Muñoz Eduardo
Published: November 2024

Introducción: En el marco de una investigación doctoral sobre prácticas docentes para la enseñanza de la comprensión lectora en la Araucanía chilena, se busca construir un modelo teórico que distinga entre práctica docente y pedagógica, destacando la importancia de clarificar estas categorías para mejorar la comprensión educativa y fomentar la profundidad analítica, promoviendo un "Ser Pedagógico" que se ve influenciado por contextos sociales y políticos. Este trabajo busca desarrollar una teoría sustantiva sobre prácticas docentes como manifestación del "Ser Pedagógico", siguiendo la jerarquía de abstracción teórica de Sautu y sus colaboradores mediante revisión literaria, análisis y validación empírica. Metodología: La revisión literaria distingue entre pedagogía y docencia, y entre práctica pedagógica y docente, proporcionando enfoques, ámbitos, y niveles de abstracción. Mientras la pedagogía, de carácter más amplio, abarca métodos y teorías educativas, la docencia aplica estos conocimientos en el aula de manera concreta y directa, impactando el aprendizaje de manera inmediata. Resultados: La propuesta teórica examina cómo estas dimensiones se interrelacionan. Conclusiones: El estudio explora la complejidad del "Ser Pedagógico", integrando historicidad, interacciones simbólicas y paradigmas, desafiando modelos simplistas, vinculando a este Ser con la demanda social, para promover la reflexión crítica y políticas inclusivas en la formación docente.