bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
OVERCOMING CULTURAL SHOCK AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine, Nakonechna Lyubov
Published: December 2023

The article addresses the issue of cultural shock among international students studying in higher education institutions in foreign countries. It examines the main factors contributing to cultural shock, analyzes the peculiarities of adaptation of international students to new cultural and linguistic environments, discusses effective adaptation strategies, intercultural communication, and the specifics of psychological preparation for international students in Ukrainian and German-speaking environments. Recommendations for overcoming cultural shock are provided.
Preparing Teachers to Use Web Technologies for Independent Professional Development
Authors: Askarov Mamit  , Mambetniyazov Maksetbay
Published: December 2023

Explores the evolving landscape of education, emphasizing the imperative for continuous professional development, particularly in the field of pedagogy. It underscores the challenges posed by the rapid advancements in information technologies and the need for educators to adapt through self-education. The discussion encompasses the role of information processes intensification, the impact of global communication, and the necessity for a proactive, open, and accessible education system. The importance of fundamentalization and advanced education principles is highlighted, with a focus on preparing individuals for the dynamic challenges of the 21st century. The text concludes by emphasizing the importance of continuous education, self-education, and the integration of web technologies in shaping the future of teacher training.
Immediate effect of Auricular Acupuncture on Electromyographic Activity and Muscle Strength of the Upper Trapezius Descending Fibers
Authors: Piccini Adriana Arruda , Corrêa Bruna , Mendonça Gabriela Otília , Silva Karina Braga , Santos Adriana Teresa Silva , Terra Andréia Maria Silva Vilela
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Acupuncture is an ancient technique that, when applied to specific points on the body, triggers physiological responses in the muscle. Studies with surface electromyography began to correlate the electrical activity of skeletal striated muscles with acupuncture points, but there are still few studies with evidence. Objective: to analyze the immediate effect of auricular acupuncture on the electromyographic activity and muscle strength of trapezium descending fibers. Method: Clinical and prospective study, composed of a sample of 15 individuals, in which they participated in three stages: stage 1 corresponding to control, stage 2 - corresponding intervention and stage 3 corresponding to placebo. The instruments used for evaluation were surface electromyography and dynamometry of the trapezius muscle descending bilaterally during maximal voluntary isometric contraction. For the intervention, semipermanent needles were inserted into the auricular acupoints: Shemmen, Kidney, Sympathetic, shoulder and shoulder joint and to the placebo - the needle was inserted at the point of the trachea. The experiment was performed with a fixed interval of seven days between steps. The t-test and the Wilcoxon test were used for intragroup comparisons and the two-way ANOVA test for intergroup comparison. Results: there were significant intragroup reductions in trapezius muscle strength for downward intervention, however, for electromyographic activity there was no statistical difference. Conclusion: It is concluded that auricular acuponts decreased the force of the trapezius muscle downward fibers.
Investigation The Affect Of Seeding Rates On Biomass Yield Of Bread Wheat And Usability Of NDVI For Biomass Yield Estimation
Authors: SÖNMEZ Ali Cevat
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT OZET

Son yıllarda hasat indeksinde üst sınırlara yaklaşılması nedeniyle, buğdayın toplam verimini artırmak için biyokütle veriminin (BV) arttırılması gerekli hale gelmiştir. Bu nedenle, bu çalışmada, Orta Anadolu Bölgesinde ekim sıklığı (ES) uygulamalarının BV üzerindeki etkisinin ve normalize edilmiş vejetasyon indeksi (NDVI) değerlerinin BV’in kolayca tahmin edilmesinde kullanılabilirliğinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Tarla denemeleri, 2012 ve 2015 yılları arasında Eskişehir, yağışa bağımlı ve sulu koşullarda arka arkaya üç yıl boyunca gerçekleştirilmiştir. Bu çalışmada altı kışlık buğday çeşidine dört farklı ES ( Seyrek, Normal, Sık ve Çok Sık) uygulanmış olup çiçeklenme ve hasat dönemlerinde biyokütle örnekleri alınmıştır. NDVI değerleri ise çiçeklenme döneminde alınmıştır. Sonuç olarak yüksek BV elde etmek için Alpu ve Harmankaya çeşitlerinin yağışa bağımlı koşullarda Sık ES uygulaması, sulu koşullarda ise Normal ES uygulaması ile ekilmeleri önerilmiştir. Ancak çiçeklenme dönemindeki NDVI değerleri, BY tahmini için yeterince güvenilir bir araç olarak bulunmamıştır. Çünkü NDVI değerleri sadece Harmankaya çeşidine doğru sonuç verirken, Alpu, Bezostaja1 ve Sultan çeşitlerine her iki koşulda yanıltıcı sonuç vermiştir.
Estudio de percepción para el diseño de una zona de tránsito en el comando aéreo de transporte militar de la Fuerza Aérea Colombiana
Authors: Daza-Escorcia Julio-Mario , Gómez Maldonado Carol Viviana , Rincón Cuta Yeisson Alexánder , Varela Castillejo Ricardo Rafael
Published: December 2023

En este artículo se presenta un estudio de percepción para el diseño de una zona de tránsito en el Comando Aéreo de Transporte Militar de la Fuerza Área Colombiana, que permita mejorar el problema de distribución en los componentes aeronáuticos reparados. La propuesta se basa en la identificación de los requerimientos para establecer, en un futuro, los flujos de aprovisionamiento, almacenamiento y distribución. Los resultados de la propuesta demuestran la funcionalidad estratégica de diseñar una zona de tránsito, en la que los elementos reparados, en los tiempos programados, retornen a las bases y grupos aéreos para el mantenimiento oportuno de las aeronaves logísticas.
Editorial
Authors: Aguilar Forero Nicolas , Cortés-García Cristian Alejandro
Published: December 2023

Editorial letter number 14-2
Use of Information and Communication Technologies as a Medium for Education in Albania
Authors:   Faculty of History and Philology, University of Tirana, Albania, Axhami Loreta , Axhami Mirdaim
Published: December 2023

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have impacted education by introducing new methods of teaching and learning. However, while there are some studies that highlight the role and impact of ICT in the educational system, there is little research on the use of ICT for pedagogical purposes in Albania. To address this gap, this study elaborates on ICT use for pedagogical purposes specifically in secondary schools in Albania. It investigates the relationship between ICT inclusion in teaching and the degree to which these factors are reflected in the education system. To do so, the study combines qualitative data from curricular frameworks, school textbooks, and the National Education Strategy with quantitative data from surveys of first-year students of the Faculty of History and Philology, Tirana University. Hence, the research focuses on descriptive analyses of students’ opinions gathered through questionnaires and detailed analyses of the qualitative key documents: education strategies, curriculum framework and textbooks. The findings reveal that ICT use in the teaching and learning process (as a medium) is at a low level, while it is well established as an object of a course or as an aspect of a profession. Moreover, the results contribute to past research on the educational system and use of technologies in pedagogy by suggesting several barriers to effective ICT utilization for educational purposes. Such barriers include inadequate technological resources, limited availability of digital content in the native language, and restricted student internet access within school premises. Additional challenges are related to the overreliance on print textbooks, and the dominant role of teachers as the primary or sole source of knowledge and information. Finally, this study contributes to research on educational technology and pedagogy by emphasizing the urgent need for improvements in textbooks, comprehensive teacher training programs, and the adoption of contemporary pedagogical methodologies to foster critical thinking skills among the younger generation.
The Impact of Course Quality on University Students’ Acceptance of Online Practicum
Authors:   the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, 31441, Saudi Arabia, Alsuhaymi Dhaifallah Saleh
Published: December 2023

The primary purpose of this study is to explain the acceptance of college students of online practicums at a Saudi public university in the Eastern Province. It aimed to identify the influential factors that could facilitate or hinder college students from accepting online practicum courses, concentrating mainly on the first time the practicum course is delivered online. This study employed the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and added a construct of “course quality” to the TAM model to investigate its impact on university students’ acceptance of an online practicum. In total, 369 male and female students completed an online questionnaire. The results indicate that the students showed a high acceptance of online practicums. Perceived Course Quality (PCQ) significantly predicts student Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU). PEOU and PCQ positively and significantly affect students’ Perceived Usefulness (PU) of online practicums. Also, PU and PEOU significantly affect students’ Attitudes (AT) toward accepting online practicums. Further, students’ PU and AT significantly affect students’ Behavioral Intention (BI) toward accepting online practicums.
Problem-Based Blended Learning Models in Vocational Education: A Developmental Research
Authors:   the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia, Ferdiansyah  , Maksum Hasan , Rizal Fahmi , Ulya Ridha Hasnul
Published: December 2023

This research was motivated by two main problems: (1) the ineffectiveness of courageous learning is often caused by technical problems; and (2) the learning model used by teachers so far has not been effective, innovative, and optimal because it still uses a textual-based problem-based learning model. The purpose of this study was to develop a problem-based blended learning model for computer network engineering subjects at vocational education and to test the validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The development model applied in this study is the 4D development model, namely: (1) define, (2) design, (3) develop, and (4) disseminate. Data collection techniques were carried out through questionnaires to get validation experts, the practicality of teachers and students. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the data was done through a comparison of pretest and posttest values. The results of the calculation of the acquisition of a score reached 0.53 in the moderate category. Therefore, it can be concluded that the learning model of blended learning based on problem based learning in the subjects of computer network engineering in Vocational High Schools has a high level of validity, practicality, effectiveness.
Personal Information Technology Infrastructure Quality (PITIQ) Influence on Information and System Quality in LMS Success Models
Authors:   Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia, Saadilah Moh. Riky , Munir  , Disman  , Dirgantari Puspo Dewi
Published: December 2023

The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced educational institutions, including in higher education level, to change teaching and learning process. They must carry out all teaching and learning processes using the Learning Management System (LMS). Information Technology Infrastructure (ITI) plays an essential role in LMS. Most studies have been focused on ITI based on organizational perspectives, and only few of them is based on personal resource. This study examined the impact of Personal Information Technology Infrastructure Quality (PITIQ) on the success of LMS. It used the DeLone and McLean model. The participants were 105 students using LMS in Indonesian public universities. This study also employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the survey data. The results indicated that PITIQ provide a significant impact on both the LMS quality of the system and the LMS quality of information. Based on R-square results, the implications of variables in the proposed model were LMS System Quality (52.9%), LMS Information Quality (47.6%), Student Satisfaction (59.6%), the Use (17.0%), and Net Benefit (72.1%). The quality of the system and information from the LMS provider would not be well received if the PITIQ was of low quality. The system’s quality and information quality affect student satisfaction with the LMS. Furthermore, students can experience the Net Benefits of LMS if they continuously use and are satisfied by LMS services.
The Effect of Flipped Classroom Learning Model on Students’ Understanding of Mathematical Concepts and Higher-Order Thinking Skills
Authors:   Graduate School of Yogyakarta State University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Diana  , Surjono Herman Dwi , Mahmudi Ali
Published: December 2023

Students are required to understand mathematical concepts and higher-order thinking skills as essential mathematic skills in the 21st century. However, empirical evidence found that these two skills were unsatisfactory and still need to be improved. This study develops a flipped classroom learning model by integrating the process of mathematical modeling as a learning stage to support junior high school student’s understanding of mathematical concepts and higher-order thinking skills. Besides being designed for online mathematics learning, this model also support face-to-face classroom learning by solving real-life problems using mathematical modeling activities. The research design used a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design. The research was conducted in the second semester of the 2021–2022 academic year involving 128 eighth-grade (junior high school) students in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Students’ understanding of mathematical concept and higher-order thinking skills were tested through pre-test and post-test. The results showed that the student’s ability to understand mathematical concepts and higher-order thinking skills in the experimental group differed significantly from that of the control group. Thus, the flipped classroom learning model could more effectively increase junior high school students’ understanding of mathematical concepts and higher-order thinking skills compared to conventional learning. Other findings state that the flipped classroom learning model could support students’ problem-solving abilities and increase student collaboration in learning mathematics.
Universal Cities. A Comparison between What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1984) by Pedro Almodóvar and Parasite (2019) by Bong Joon-Ho
Authors: Goitia Alexandra Goitia
Published: December 2023

From power dynamics to urban stratification, Pedro Almodóvar’s What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1984) and Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite (2019) dialogue in the same language: the universality of their cities. Even though the films are located in a specific space and time (Madrid in the 1980s and Seoul in the 2010s), their messages and criticisms are one and ecumenical: what happens in Spain and South Korea can happen anywhere else in the world. Thus, despite the different countries, languages, and times in which they were filmed, the present paper will delve into the analysis and comparison between ¿Qué he hecho yo para merecer esto! and Gisaengchung, covering topics such as US acculturation, social immobility, and urban landscapes and their impact on social classes.
Novice and Expert Writers’ Citational Practice in the Methods Section of Research Articles
Authors: Bao Yue , Zhang Yi
Published: December 2023

Citations are crucial rhetorical devices in establishing intellectual linkages, contextualizing research, enhancing persuasiveness. The current study compares five novice writers’ and five expert writers’ form-based citational practice (i.e., frequency and types of citations, and reporting verbs) in the Methods section of research articles. Results show that novice writers cite less in the Methods section as a blind spot than expert writers. Although novice writers share a similar preference for non-integral citations as experts, novice writers in general are less capable of exploiting diverse denotive and evaluative reporting verbs.
The Analysis of Grammatical Cohesive Devices in the Abstract of Academic Discourse
Authors: Xu Ya , Zhang Yi
Published: December 2023

Coherent writing skills have a strong correlation with the quality of English writing. Abstract, as a relatively independent and complete discourse form that condenses the content of academic discourse, can predict and dominate the content and structure of the main text. This paper collects a total of 40 academic paper abstracts in the discipline of applied linguistics, 20 from Chinese students and 20 from international scholars, to compare the different distribution of cohesive devices between Chinese student writers and international Journal writers. Based on the study, we find that there is no significant difference in the frequency, type, and control of cohesive devices used by Chinese students and international scholars. But Chinese students overuse some types of cohesive devices, especially in the use of the conjunctive device “and”. The use of “I” has never appeared in the corpus of Chinese students and the usage of “we” has been used by Chinese student writers and international Journal writers. This paper also shows that Chinese English majors actively keep up with international journals and have a sense of international writing in the process of learning writing.
“We’ve Got Some Non-natives Here Who You Wouldn’t Even Notice That They’re Non-natives”: Teachers’ Views on Speakerhood
Authors: Alshammari Alya
Published: December 2023

In the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), divisions and essentialization are inherently embedded, calling for an argent need to address the issues of inequity and favouritism on the basis of speakerhood status in diverse teaching contexts. The persistent use of the terms, native and non-native English-speaking teachers (NESTs/NNESTs), has polarized our understanding of English teachers without leaving a room for fluid identities and thus has created an essentialized binaries of Self and Other in many contexts. This world-wide view of English teachers, despite receiving a huge amount of criticism, still exists. This paper will allow English teachers from diverse socio-linguistic backgrounds to address these issues and to reflect on their experiences as English teachers in the Saudi context.
The New Perception Developed by Weekly Journals in the Mid-Nineteenth Century and Its Influence on the Narration of A Tale of Two Cities
Authors: Harada T.
Published: December 2023

This study examines the narration of A Tale of Two Cities (A Tale) to demonstrate that this work of fiction was influenced by and represents how readers of weekly journals from the mid-nineteenth century perceived the world. At this time, editors of English weekly journals began using the telegraph and special correspondents alongside other means of communication. This enabled them to regularly provide readers with information from distant lands faster than before. This acceleration of information developed the perception among readers that weekly journals reported recent events and new information on a weekly basis A Tale, a serialized work published weekly in a weekly journal beside journalistic reports, conformed its narration to this newly created perception. The narrator of A Tale, who is referred to by the singular “they” in this paper, is not involved in the story and knows everything about it. However, they switch the narrated scenes in the novel between issues of the journal as if the story were an on-site report. They stray from this behaviour only once and switch the scene within one issue, but this seemingly exceptional case was based on the weekly journals’ principle of reporting news swiftly. They are portrayed as being well informed about the real world and the specific period when A Tale was published. This contrivance makes it seem consistent that the fictional narrator uses the perception that was developed in the real world.
The Linguistic Landscape of a Historic Center Commercial Area: Aspects of Foreignness and Multilingualism Practices in Top-Down and Bottom-Up Signs
Authors: Pereira Denise Maia
Published: December 2023

This paper reports aspects of foreignness and multilingualism practices displayed in the linguistic landscape, top-down and bottom-up signs, and shop owners’ motivation of the choice of languages, of thirteen streets in the historic center commercial area of São Luís. The results of the analyses indicated that 90.6 percent of the foreign language found was English and all of the top-down signage had translation Portuguese-English. All of the top-down city maps had a logo in its top left sign with three languages, Portuguese, English and French translation stating “World Heritage”, a title the city holds. 50 percent of the usage of adding an apostrophe and the letter s in bottom-up signage was done for aesthetic reasons, 40 percent said it indicated plural, and 10 percent said it was to show possession. 70 percent had the perception that foreign language usage is somehow superior to the native language what bestows both the notions of status and trust that are attributed to foreign language usage.
An Overseas Sentiment Analysis of Xi’an City Based on Deep Learning and NOW Corpus
Authors: Guan Jingyu , Che Xiangqian
Published: December 2023

With the development of corpus linguistic and the inter-disciplinary application of deep learning, the quantitative research on the cross-cultural communication of city image is becoming more and more popular recently. The purpose of this study is to reveal the current communicative situation of Xi’an City on English online news medias and overseas audiences. This paper uses the real-time English online news Corpus NOW and public opinion texts drawn from Twitter as the research data. Firstly, this study analyzes the text data from the perspective of Word Frequency, Keywords, Key Word In Context (KWIC) and Collocation. Then sentiment analysis based on a pre-trained Natural Language Processing (NLP) model Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) is used to analyze overseas audiences’ attitude toward Xi’an City. The results find that Xi’an City is less reported by overseas online new medias than other 14 new first-tier cities in China. Southeast and Central Asian countries are the main reporters of Xi’an City. International society mainly concentrates on Xi’an City’s national defense industry (especially military aircraft), followed by its long history and economy. Besides, 46.2% of overseas audiences keeps neutral toward Xi’an, 30.4% have a negative attitude, and another 23.4% have a positive attitude. According to the research result, this study proposes three practical suggestions to help enhance Xi’an City’s international influence effectively.
Silver nanoparticles: Harnessing nanotechnology for enhanced antimicrobial efficacy in contemporary dental practice
Authors: Dave Riya
Published: December 2023

This review article provides an in-depth exploration of the role of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in the field of dentistry, focusing on their remarkable antimicrobial properties and versatile applications. AgNPs have shown significant promise in dentistry, exhibiting potent antimicrobial efficacy against various oral pathogens, bacteria, and biofilms. Studies have compared AgNPs with conventional antimicrobial agents, highlighting their bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects, especially at lower concentrations. Furthermore, AgNPs have demonstrated their potential in inhibiting biofilm formation, eradicating established biofilms, and enhancing the antimicrobial activity of dental materials, such as nanocomposites, acrylic resins, and adhesives. While AgNPs offer substantial benefits, their effectiveness may vary based on specific applications and comparisons with other antimicrobial agents. As the integration of AgNPs into dental practices holds great promise, ongoing research efforts are crucial to addressing safety concerns and optimizing their use for the improvement of oral healthcare.
Analysis of occlusion and its correlation with gender in primary and mixed dentition of pre-school and school children of Hazaribag city – A pilot study
Authors: Ahuja Annapurna , Ahuja Vipin
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this pilot study was to analyse the prevalence of occlusion in primary and mixed dentition and correlate it with gender among pre-school and school children of Hazaribag city of Jharkhand.

A total of 408 children participated in the study. Out of which, 202 children of 3-5 years age and 206 children of 7-11 years were selected from schools in Hazaribag city of Jharkhand., India, and their occlusion was recorded based on the terminal planes. Data were statistically analysed applying Chi-square test using SPSS software.

The most prevalent occlusion seen in the present study for Primary Dentition was Mesial Step plane (69.3%) followed by Flush Terminal plane (28.7%) and Distal Step (2%) respectively and the results were statistically significant. A significant correlation was also noted with gender. Males showed more Mesial Step plane (72.6%) than females (65.6%) and order of occurrence of occlusion was same in both the sexes. The most prevalent occlusion seen in the present study for Mixed Dentition was Class I (94.7%) followed by Class II (4.4%) and Class III (0.9%) respectively and the results were statistically significant. A non-significant correlation was also noted with gender. Males showed slightly more Class I (94.8%) than females (94.5%) and order of occurrence of occlusion was same in both the sexes.

The Mesial Step plane is significantly more prevalent in preschool children and Class I occlusion is significantly more prevalent in school children of Hazaribagh.
Assessment of facial golden proportions in Gujarati population – A retrospective study
Authors: Shah Kaushal , Patel Manali
Published: December 2023

The face excels in beauty when compared with other anatomical divisions of the human beings” - Leonardo da Vinci. Golden Proportion is the mathematical ratio with has special properties, most aesthetically pleasing and aesthetic harmony.

The study sample consisted of 85 subjects. The subjects were randomly selected from the outpatient department. The collected sample age ranges from 18 to 25 years. The subjects with developmental anomalies and history of any trauma were not included. Only the Population that belongs to Gujarat are included to meet the aim of the study to analyse the population

The mean of all study parameters were in the range of 1.301 to 1.423. The p values for all parameters except TS-TS/LC-LC for class 2 skeletal pattern is 0.001 which shows that they all have significant relation to the ideal proportions.

It is concluded from the study that the population of Gujarat do not follow ideal/Golden proportion.
Management of pediatric facial injuries in a rural referral center-Case series
Authors: Roopa C , Radhakrishnan GS , Marak Dexter R
Published: December 2023

: Pediatric injuries involving the facial bone are associated with severe injury and trauma. Trauma is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children. Although less, maxillofacial fractures contribute to an important part of morbidity in children.

: Nineteen children with facial trauma (range 6-16 years of age) were treated in a rural medical college in Tamil Nadu, India. Mostly they were soft tissue injuries out of whom nine patients were with bony injuries. The mean study time is 10.4 months; however, the maximum follow-up is 3 years. Most of the injuries were treated conservatively, MMF and Splints, however ORIF with plate and screws were done in four cases.

Soft tissue injuries are more common than bony injuries in children. Parents were very anxious and patients were not cooperative and convincing them for treatment of these fractures was difficult. This is because of illiteracy and poor socio-economic status in rural areas. ORIF was done with minimal periosteal stripping. Children tolerate MMF poorly and to our surprise, these patients tolerate ORIF with plates and screws better. Orthodontic hard stainless-steel wires were also used in a few cases to minimize surgical procedures. We were not able to use absorbable plates because of cost factor.

Facial injuries with fractures of facial bones in children are uncommon but occur more frequently in major trauma like motor vehicle accidents and sports-related injuries. The greater osteogenic potential and faster healing rate in children help us to treat with conservative therapeutic procedures and with minimal displacement of fractures.
How Do Investment Promotion Policies Affect Sustainability?
Authors: Carballo Jerónimo , Marra de Artiñano Ignacio , Sztajerowska Monika , Volpe Martincus Christian
Published: December 2023

Sustainability has become an imperative. Understanding the effects of countries policies thereon has therefore acquired vital importance. This is particularly the case with ubiquitous policies such as investment promotion. In this paper, we address this timely policy question from an environmental perspective. We examine whether and how investment promotion policies affect Latin American economies emissions of pollutants. To do so, we create and use a unique dataset that combines data on multinational firms location, investment promotion agencies (IPAs) assistance, and pollutant-specific emission intensities across countries and sectors over time. Our analysis yields three main findings. First, multinational firms operating in Latin America have higher emission intensities than those located in Europe and that this is primarily driven by their sectoral distribution. Second, IPA client portfolios are biased toward more polluting multinational firms and this is mainly associated with the type of sectors targeted by the IPAs. Third, while on average the effects of IPA assistance are similar across multinational firms with different pollution levels, these are stronger on more polluting ones within priority sectors. These findings highlight the need and relevance of data-based evidence to uncover potential tensions and balance different economic and sustainability goals.
EL TEOREMA DE HAHN-BANACH COMO PRINCIPIO DE ELECCIÓN ́
Authors: Caicedo Xavier , Enciso Germán
Published: December 2023

El teorema de Hahn–Banach implica el axioma de elección para familias de conjuntos convexos cerrados en espacios reflexivos y para familias más generales de convexos en espacios localmente convexos. Es, en efecto, equivalente a varias formas de elección coherente en familias inversamente dirigidas de convexos y transformaciones continuas afines. Lo anterior es consecuencia de algunos resultados relacionados con baricentros de medidas finitamente aditivas y compacidad convexa. Dos caracterizaciones de la reflexividad de espacios normados en términos de estos últimos conceptos se siguen de Hahn–Banach.
PRECONDICIONAMIENTO DE MÉTODOS ITERATIVOS
Authors: Cervantes C. Guillermo , Mejía S. Carlos
Published: December 2023

Se exponen nociones generales sobre métodos iterativos no estacionarios y se explica la importancia de agregarles precondicionamientos. Se presentan varios tipos de métodos iterativos y varias clases de precondicionadores incluyendo algunos definidos en términos de matrices por bloques. Para estos últimos, se presentan algunos resultados sugeridos en la literatura reciente que se lograron probar en detalle. Los resultados se comprueban con ejemplos ilustrativos.
MARIPOSAS Y 3-VARIEDADES
Authors: Hilden M. H. , Montesinos J. M. , Tejada D. M. , Toro M. M.
Published: December 2023

En este artículo se demuestra que para cada diagrama de un nudo 3-coloreable se puede vincular de manera canónica una 3-bola (llamada mariposa) con caras identificadas por reflexiones topológicas. Esta 3-bola puede triangularse y 4-colorearse de forma compatible con la coloración del nudo y la triangulación, lo que resulta en que cada 3-variedad tiene al menos una bola asociada con estas propiedades.
UNA LÓGICA MODAL PARA LA GEOMETRÍA PLANA DE LOBACHEVSKI
Authors: Ríder Moyano Alfonso , Rubio Ruiz Rafael María
Published: December 2023

En este trabajo, presentamos una estructura monosurtida denominada "marco de Lobachevski" como base semántica para considerar en el lenguaje modal las geometrías de incidencia, que típicamente se basan en estructuras bisurtidas de puntos y rectas conectadas por relaciones entre ambas clases. Estableceremos un sistema axiomático para este lenguaje, respaldado por la estructura creada, demostrando su corrección y completitud.
OVERVIEW ON MODELS IN HOMOTOPICAL ALGEBRA
Authors: Ruiz S. Roberto
Published: December 2023

A covariant functor ∆ → A is referred to as a model object of A, generating a subject matter in A analogous to algebraic topology when A is the category of topological spaces; this work delineates the contexts in which these concepts are developed and outlines the key contributions made by the author concerning model objects.
Diseño de un sistema de detección de Gamma Ray Bursts para la Colaboración LAGO
Authors: Cazar Dennis , Audelo Mario , Castillo Diego , Heredia María Fernanda , Pozo Edwin
Published: December 2023

La Colaboración LAGO (Latin American Giant Observatory) tiene como objetivo la detección de fotones de alta energía provenientes de GRBs (Gamma Ray Bursts) utilizando detectores Cherenkov de agua (WCD). Para alcanzar la sensibilidad necesaria para la recolección de datos los WCDs deben ser instalados en sitios de altura mayor a 4000 msnm. En este trabajo se describe el diseño de un detector WCD autónomo para su instalación en las faldas del volcán Chimborazo (4310 msnm) desde la mecánica del tanque, su sistema de adquisición y transferencia de datos, generación de energía eléctrica y sistemas de backup para poder garantizar el funcionamiento continuo en el tiempo. Se estima que el WCD podrá funcionar por un período máximo de 18 meses sin mantenimiento, el tratamiento de purificación del agua aumenta considerablemente la transparencia incrementando el numero de fotoelectrones en un factor 2 comparado con otras implementaciones.
EVALUATING THE RESEARCH TREND ON THE APPLICATION OF MULTIMODAL APPROACH IN ESL CLASSROOMS
Authors: Jelani Misslina , Hassan Hanita
Published: December 2023

The growing needs for employing multimodality in teaching have sparked research activities all around the world. Due to its broad range of applications, multimodality has received a lot of attention as an approach to be applied in any fields specifically in education. This bibliometric study aimed to evaluate the global research trends in applying multimodality to ESL classrooms based on publication outputs, co-authorships among authors and affiliated countries, and co-occurrences of author keywords. A total of 1303 journal articles published between 1972 and 2022 were retrieved using the Scopus database. The results demonstrate that the number of publications has been steadily increasing since 1972. Approximately 29% of the global total publications were contributed by researchers from the United States and the TESOL Quarterly published the greatest number of articles related to research on the multimodal approach in ESL classrooms. The findings of this review show that the application of multimodality to ESL classrooms may eventually supplant the clusters that dominated multimodality research in the past. In conclusion, the recent progress in implementing the multimodal approach in ESL classrooms includes the following, but not limited to, i) teaching strategies, ii) teaching environments, and iii) teaching and learning with educational technology.
A critical thought on zakat in Islamic economic perspective
Authors: Irsyamuddin Dadang , Harahap Soritua Ahmad Ramdani , Azmi Muhammad Ulul , Syamsuri Syamsuri
Published: December 2023

This study attempted to draw critical thought on the concept of zakat through an Islamic theoretical perspective. The paper stated potential income of zakat will build up the empowered capacity as run on the assured functional way. the Mandatory donor, the rightful categories recipients, the government, and the Muslim scholars have enormous deals to elaborate hand by hand in zakat operation. Meanwhile, economic growth and empowerment are hopefully raised among public share and welfare as well. Finally, the critical thoughts take apart to reduce a classical problem like people assimilation of charity based on fiqh, miss target distribution, and public trust in zakat institution. This paper recommend a government, zakat management institution, and scholar to drive those incorporated significances as they actively encouraged each other.
The effect of religiousity, subjective normal and perception of halal labels on the interest of buying halal cosmetics with islamic branding as intervening variable
Authors: Khasanah Wahyu Nasikhatul , Yudiana Fetria Eka
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of religiosity, subjective norms, and perceptions of halal labels on interest in buying halal cosmetics with Islamic branding as a variable. Samples were taken as many as 100 respondents with the Accidental Sampling technique. The analysis uses path analysis. The results of the test showed that religion had no positive and significant effect on buying interest. While subjective norms, perceptions of halal labels, and Islamic branding have a positive and significant effect on buying interest. Religiosity has no positive and significant effect on Islamic branding. While subjective norms and perceptions of halal labels have a positive and significant effect on buying interest. The results of the path analysis test show that religiosity and subjective norms have no effect on buying interest mediated by Islamic branding, while the perception of halal labels has an effect on buying interest mediated by Islamic branding.
Marketing communication strategy in increasing sales of pottery products
Authors: Permatasari Indah , Adinugraha Hendri Hermawan
Published: December 2023

The Pottery industry sector has become a side and even main livelihood for certain people. However, changing times to a more modern era has made pottery products rarely used. It is necessary to apply the right marketing strategy so that pottery products still exist and can develop, one of which is through marketing communications. Through marketing communication is expected to increase product sales. The purpose of this study was to find out how the marketing communication strategy in increasing sales of pottery products. The research method used is qualitative through a literature study approach. Good and effective marketing communication can be a strategy for craftsmen to increase sales of pottery products. Marketing activities for pottery products are carried out by prioritizing raw materials for making pottery craftsmen themselves, so that they can know the process of making pottery craft, determining process, marketing locations or place, and promotion process
Measuring halal cosmetics consumers among Indonesian women
Authors: Wulandari Suci , Yudiana Fetria Eka
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of Halal Certification, Celebrity Endorser, and Price on Purchase Decisions of Halal Cosmetic Products through Brand Image as an Intervening Variable case study on Maybelline consumers in Salatiga City. The object of this research is consumers of Maybelline cosmetic products in Salatiga City, with a sample of 100 people using a convenience sampling technique. The analysis method in this study uses path analysis. The results of the T-test show that the Halal Certification and Celebrity Endorser variables do not affect Brand Image. In contrast, the Price variable positively and significantly affects Brand Image. Halal certification has a negative and significant effect on Purchase Decisions, and Celebrity endorsers and price have a positive and significant effect on Purchase Decisions. Path Analysis test results show that Brand Image cannot mediate the effect of Halal Certification and Celebrity Endorser on Purchase Decisions. In contrast, Brand Image can mediate the effect of Price on Purchase Decisions.
Exploring Determinant Factors on Indonesian MSMEs Financing in Sharia Banking
Authors: Febrianto Angga Dwi , Soleh Ibnu , Mochlasin Mochlasin
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of CAR and NPF on Murabahah Financing with ROA as an Intervening variable at Indonesian Islamic Banks. This study uses quantitative methods with secondary data. The sample used as the object of research is 12 Islamic Commercial Banks. The sampling technique in this research is purposive sampling. The analytical tool used is eviews9. The test results regarding CAR have a negative and insignificant effect on MSME financing. NPF has a positive and significant effect on MSME financing. CAR) has a positive and insignificant effect on ROA. NPF has a negative and significant effect on ROA. ROA has a positive and significant effect on ROA. The ROA variable can mediate the CAR on Murabahah Financing not significantly. ROA cannot mediate the NPF on Murabahah Financing significantly.
Economic valuation of Kampung Rawa tourism development by CVM approach in Bejalen Village, Semarang Regency
Authors: Aini Laily Nur , Haryono Arfin , Insani Dea Anas Stasya
Published: December 2023

One of the tourist attractions in Semarang Regency is Kampung Rawa in Bejalen Village, Semarang Regency. The existence of Kampung Rawa becomes an instrument of local economic development in Bejalen Village. So, Kampung Rawa needs to be developed by making a selfie spot in Kampung Rawa interesting to visitors. This study aims to develop a hypothetical market development of selfie tourist attractions. The method in this study is a survey method for calculating economic value using contingent valuation methods (CVM). The results of this research are visitors are willing to pay (WTP) for the development of Kampung Rawa tourism. The average value of the WTP can be used as a reference for determining entry tickets for visitors allocated to develop Kampung Rawa tourism in Bejalen Village.
Baitut Tamwil Muhammadiyah: Role, application and impact of information technology
Authors: Rakhman Yuniar , Fahmi Azhar , Adinugraha Hendri Hermawan , Ma'shum Muh Hafidz
Published: December 2023

Information technology has a very important place in business in Islamic financial institutions, which supports all efforts from Islamic financial institutions to promote products, educate the public, support the progress of the financial system, and so on. This descriptive qualitative research was carried out at a sharia financial institution at BTM Pekalongan. This study aims to provide an overview of the information technology system implemented in the Pekalongan BTM environment. The instruments used in this study were observation and interviews. The results of this study indicate that the application of information technology has gone through a series of excellent analyzes, so the role of information technology is very large in the decision-making and development of BTM Pekalongan.
Businessman household economic resilience with maqashid sharia approach in pandemic Covid-19
Authors: Susanti Eni , Adrian Muhammad Adi , Zuhri Saifudin
Published: December 2023

This study wants to examine the economic resilience of business households with the maqashid sharia approach during the covid-19 pandemic. This research uses the mix-method method. Quantitative methods are used to analyze financial planning on household resilience with the maqashid sharia approach. The qualitative method used to determine the business resilience strategy is interviewing. The results showed that all independent variables affected the household business's economic resilience with the maqashid sharia approach. The results also show that the expenditure is smaller than the income received by making a priority scale. There are other sources of income to cover needs. Most of the respondents did not receive assistance from the government, while those who received government assistance were used to meet their needs. There is no business assistance to survive the pandemic, and respondents also want to avoid taking out loans to develop their businesses. Most of the respondents use maqashid sharia (priority scale) to survive.
Measurement of internet financial reporting with Moderate Regression Analysis
Authors: Umami Martina Khusnul , Pertiwi Imanda Firmantyas Putri
Published: December 2023

Effect of Return on Equity, Quick Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio on Internet Financial Reporting with managerial ownership as a moderating variable in the JII70. This research is motivated by the increase or the number of qualities of internet use in various ways, one of which is the economic field. Companies must report their operational activities by keeping up with the times so that investors can see company performance more quickly and efficiently. This study aimed to determine the effect of Return on Equity, Quick Ratio, and Debt to Equity Ratio on Internet Financial Reporting with managerial ownership as a moderating variable for the study on JII70 for the 2018-2021 period. The results of this study indicate that Return on Equity does not affect Internet Financial Reporting. In contrast, the quick and debt-to-equity ratios affect Internet Financial Reporting. Return on Equity, Quick Ratio, and Debt to Equity Ratio moderated by managerial ownership cannot affect Internet Financial Reporting.
Integration of technology acceptance model in the use of mobile banking among millennial generations of sharia bank customers in Indonesia
Authors: Nada Zanuba Qothrun , Setyono Joko
Published: December 2023

This study explores the factors that influence the millennial generation in using Islamic bank mobile banking using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) approach by integrating external factors, namely religiosity and the role of trust as a mediating variable. The sample in this study was 185 respondents. Data analysis using Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The test results show that of the seven direct effects tested, four relationships have a significant positive effect, namely perceived usefulness and trust in attitudes, as well as religiosity and attitudes towards intentions. While three relationships are not significant, namely, perceived ease of use and religiosity do not affect attitudes, and trust does not affect intentions. Furthermore, from the two indirect effects tested, there is a significant relationship: belief can mediate the relationship between religiosity and attitude.