bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Alfabetização midiática-visual: estabelecendo algumas concepções e intenções em torno do termo e da prática aliada a linguagem fotográfica
Authors: Brum Alissom , Schmidt Saraí Patrícia
Published: March 2024

Os indivíduos, apesar de estarem visual e midiaticamente envolvidos com sua realidade, pouco sabem da amplitude do poder comunicativo e político dessas produções. Notamos, diante disso, a emergência de outras alfabetizações no escopo de compromissos da educação escolar contemporânea. Posto isso, objetivamos, para este artigo, fazer uma incursão sobre as bases epistemológicas que elucidam aquilo que compreendemos por uma Alfabetização Midiática-Visual no território escolar, apropriando-nos, para tanto, das perspectivas teóricas-conceituais dos compôs: Comunicação/Educação, Estudos Culturais e Direitos Humanos. Este é, portanto, um estudo teórico-reflexivo, caracterizado, metodologicamente, como qualitativo, documental e bibliográfico. Como conclusão, este lineamento intelectivo aponta que uma escola disposta a tomar mídia como objeto de seu estudo é uma escola que alfabetiza os indivíduos para questionarem não apenas as verdades formatadas em palavras, mas também as máximas, que, disfarçadas de imagens, circulam amigavelmente pela sociedade sob o prisma de serem representações incontestáveis do “real”.
Como analisar uma exposição de design?: abordagem semiótica
Authors: Bogo Marc Barreto
Published: March 2024

Os objetos e soluções resultantes de projetos de design são muitas vezes desenvolvidos para passarem despercebidos pelos usuários, entrelaçados silenciosamente às práticas de vida cotidianas. Entretanto, em uma exposição de design, os produtos dessa atividade projetual são necessariamente postos em evidência. Em tais situações, para poder apreciar a proposta expositiva em jogo, que abordagem poderíamos adotar para analisar ou “ler” as linguagens em exibição? Recorremos, neste trabalho, aos fundamentos da Semiótica Discursiva, incluindo seus desdobramentos na Sociossemiótica, na Semiótica Plástica e nos estudos da estesia. Nosso objetivo é fazer uma retomada das principais contribuições semióticas dadas ao estudo de museus e de exposições de arte, visando avaliar se (e como) esse ferramental teórico-metodológico pode servir de alicerce para a análise de exposições de design. Como resultado, propomos um percurso analítico estruturado em quatro dimensões de leitura sucessivas e hierarquizadas – objeto, exposição, instituição cultural, território –, destacando a cada patamar o que há de específico no caso de projetos de design, e que, portanto, deve ser levado em conta quando tratamos da análise de uma exposição de design.
Controversies over Methods in EU Law
Authors: Réveillère Vincent
Published: March 2024

Methodological issues pervade contemporary debates in EU law. There are many reasons for this. Some are specific to the subject matter of EU law itself. The multiple crises that the European Union is experiencing lead EU law scholars to question their classical conception of EU law: a law of integration that should more or less naturally lead to a constitutional or federal order. These crises may also lead scholars to question their relationship with the European institutions, which have been central to the development of the core concepts of EU law and of EU law as a disciplinary field.
FIFA Transfer System Rules in front of the Court
Authors: Houben Robby
Published: March 2024

The governance of professional football is facing turbulent times. After three verdicts on 21 December 2023 (ESL, RAFC and ISU), the next case potentially sanctioning football governance is already well underway. In the pending Diarra case (C-650/22), the validity of the FIFA transfer system is at stake. Transfers are among the bread and butter of daily football practice. Any flaw in the transfer system will affect the whole industry. This blog post explores Diarra from a competition law perspective.
La economía de la educación
Authors: Espinosa Andrade Mónica
Published: March 2024

El presente ensayo pretende hacer un análisis sobre los aspectos fundamentales de la economía de la educación, que es una rama de la economía que aplica teorías y principios económicos para analizar el sistema educativo. Se preocupa por cómo se producen, distribuyen y consumen los servicios educativos, buscando entender los procesos de decisión detrás de la oferta y demanda educativa, el financiamiento, la asignación de recursos, y la eficiencia y efectividad de las políticas educativas. La educación es un factor crucial en el desarrollo económico y social de cualquier país. Influye en el crecimiento económico, la distribución del ingreso, la movilidad y la cohesión sociales. La Economía de la Educación, al proporcionar un marco para analizar y optimizar estos aspectos, se convierte en una herramienta vital para formuladores de políticas, educadores y economistas. Permite una mejor comprensión de cómo las inversiones en educación pueden maximizar tanto el bienestar individual como el colectivo.La relevancia de la Economía de la Educación se manifiesta en su capacidad para abordar preguntas como:- ¿Cómo afectan las políticas educativas al crecimiento económico de un país?- ¿Cuál es el retorno de la inversión en educación para los individuos y la sociedad?- ¿Cómo se pueden asignar eficientemente los recursos en el sector educativo?- ¿Qué mecanismos de financiamiento educativo son más efectivos y justos?Al responder a estas preguntas, la Economía de la Educación ayuda a diseñar sistemas educativos más eficientes y equitativos que contribuyan al desarrollo humano y económico.
La economía de la educación: su importancia como factor de desarrollo
Authors: Cadena Quelal Evelyn del Carmen
Published: March 2024

El presente ensayo intenta expresar la relación existente entre el desarrollo económico y la educación y cuando se habla de la Economía de la Educación se está hablando de un concepto relativamente nuevo que en los últimos años ha ido adquiriendo relevancia en diferentes campos de la investigación. La necesidad de interpretar la dependencia entre economía y educación en la dirección de sus dos polos adquiere cada día más relevancia. Conocer, por tanto, como la inversión en la educación se hace necesaria e imprescindible para los estados, en función que la misma se revierta, a su vez, en un factor de crecimiento económico, al crear una población económicamente activa, apta para enfrentar los desafíos de la sociedad del conocimiento como un capital humano preparado para ser efectivo en su tiempo; es uno de los retos no solo para investigadores y docentes, sino también para estadistas.
Update on the Sentinel Node Procedure in Vulvar Cancer
Authors: van der Kolk Willemijn L. , Bart Joost , van der Zee Ate J.G. , Oonk Maaike H.M.
Published: March 2024

Early-stage vulvar cancer is managed by a local excision of the primary tumor and, if indicated, a sentinel node (SN) biopsy to assess the need for further groin treatment. With the SN procedure, many patients can be treated less radically and will experience less complications and morbidity compared with an inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy (IFL). Still, the SN procedure can be further optimized. Different tracers for detecting the SN are being investigated, aiming to optimize detection rates and decrease the burden of the procedure and short-term complications. Until now, no standardized protocols exist for the pathologic workup of the SN, possibly leading to discrepancies in detection of metastases between institutes using different methods. New techniques, such as one-step nucleic amplification, seem to have potential in accurately detecting metastases in other cancers, but have not yet been investigated in vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC). Furthermore, several studies have investigated the possibility to broaden the indications for the SN procedure, such as its use in recurrent disease, larger tumors, or multifocal tumors. Although these studies show encouraging results, cohorts are small and further studies are needed. Prospective studies are currently investigating these subgroups. Lastly, several studies investigated optimization of groin treatment of patients with a metastatic SN. Inguinofemoral radiotherapy is a good alternative to IFL in patients with micrometastases in the SN, with comparable efficacy and less treatment-related morbidity. Reduction of the radicality of groin treatment is also possible in other ways, such as omitting contralateral IFL in patients with lateralized tumors and a unilateral metastatic SN. In conclusion, the SN procedure is an established procedure in early-stage VSCC, although optimization of the technique, pathologic workup, indications, and treatment in the setting of metastatic disease are the subject of ongoing research.
Beraterische Unterstützung junger Geflüchteter auf ihrer Suche nach Orientierung in neuen Lebens- und Arbeitswelten. Forschungsbericht zu einer empirischen Bedarfserhebung bei relevanten Berufsgruppen
Authors: Fendt Matthias , Kolbe Simon W. , Surzykiewicz Janusz
Published: March 2024

Im vorliegenden Forschungsbericht zur Untersuchung von Unterstützungsbedarfen junger Geflüchteter in Bayern werden Optimierungsmöglichkeiten in der Beratung aufgezeigt. Die Ergebnisse zeigen einen dringenden Bedarf an Deutschkenntnissen, besseren Verständnis für das Bildungssystem und Beratungsangebote bei den Geflüchteten sowie an Fähigkeiten der interkulturellen Kommunikation bei den Beratenden.
Analysis of The Influence of Attitude Toward Digital Products and Perception of Technology Benefits on Intention to Purchase Digital Products
Authors: Syaid Agustiar Muhammad , Widia Nurdiani Tanti , Hawari Yusmita , Lubis Zurlina , Lubis Andriani
Published: March 2024

This study examines how attitudes toward smartwatches and their consequences for behavioral intention to use are influenced by perceived utility, perceived ease of use, and subcultural appeal. Researchers will employ a descriptive research design type of study. Questionnaires were distributed to collect data using convenience and non-probability sampling. This study's population consists of smartwatch wearers. In this study, convenience sampling is combined with a non-probability sampling strategy. The structural equation model method will be used to examine the data in this study. Several conclusions were drawn from this study's data processing and analysis results. First, their mobility positively impacts the perceived ease of use of smartwatches. Perceived usefulness is positively affected by perceived simplicity of usage. Third, attitudes regarding smartwatches are positively impacted by perceived utility. Fourth, perceptions regarding smartwatches are positively affected by subcultural appeal. Fifth, behavioral intention to use is positively impacted by perceived usefulness, meaning that consumers are more likely to continue using a smartwatch if they believe it to be beneficial. Lastly, a user's attitude about their wristwatch positively impacts their behavioral intention to use it. This means that the more positively a user feels about their smartwatch, the more likely they will use it going forward.
Analysis of The Influence of Trust In Digital Transactions and Website Reputation on Customers Purchase Intention Through Footwear Website
Authors: Setianti Yanti , Budi Sulistiarini Emma , Sugiharto Bambang , Elizabeth  , Syaifudin Arif
Published: March 2024

This study examines how attitudes regarding online buying and the consequences for purchase intention are influenced by perceived website repute, relative advantage, perceived website image, and trust. Researchers employed a survey method in this study to conduct descriptive research. A questionnaire was used in this survey approach. E-commerce consumers who reside in Jabodetabek make up the study's population. Using judgmental sampling, the researcher employed a non-probability sampling technique. In this study, the single-cross-sectional approach was employed for data collecting. The structural equation model method will be used to analyze the data. Amos is the program that's being used. According to the data processing results, it was discovered that, in the first place, relative profits, trust, and website image are all significantly positively impacted by perceived website reputation. Second, trust, the perception of websites, and attitudes toward online commerce are considerably improved by relative advantage. Third, perceptions of websites have a detrimental effect on attitudes toward internet buying. Fourth, sentiments toward internet purchasing are positively impacted by trust, though not much. Opinions regarding internet purchasing significantly positively influence fifth intentions to purchase. This demonstrates that consumers' intentions to buy through a website positively correlate with their attitude about online buying.
MATERIALITY AND THE LENGTH OF MISSTATEMENT DETECTION PERIODS
Authors: Hong Yongtao
Published: March 2024

In this paper, I examine if misstatement materiality motivates managers to shorten misstatement detection periods. Following the literature, I find that management shortens the gross detection period by about 116 days for material misstatements than for the immaterial misstatements. The impact of materiality is even more evident for the disclosure of serious (fraud/SEC investigated) than non-serious (error-related) misstatements. In order to reduce the confounding factor –SEC 2004 mandates disclosure of material misstatement withinfour business days –I estimate net detection periods and find consistently that they are negatively associated with materiality. Additional tests using misstatement severity and cumulative income effect in non-BigR firms as alternative measures of materiality yield consistent results. All three tests alleviate the concern that my finding is mechanical due to the regulatory requirement on disclosure. Further test shows that non-earnings related components of materiality contribute to shorter detection periods as well. Finally, I provide evidence that among material-misstating firms the litigation risk is lower for earlier disclosers than for the later. This finding explains why management would like to shorten the detection period of material misstatement.
THE FASB CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK–A CASE OF THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES
Authors: Hube Wm. Dennis
Published: March 2024

All introductory economics textbooks proffer essentially the same definition of economics. “Economics is the study of the allocation of scarce resources...”(Worstall, 2015; Yuille, 2015). The methodsand forafor allocating limited or scarce resources are determined and constrained by the legal structure of society(Banner, 2011).The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) exploitsthis basic definition of economics in its “Conceptual Framework,”the stated purpose of which is to provideguidance fordeveloping accounting standards:“...the Statements [of Financial Accounting Concepts]...will guide the Board in developing accounting and reporting standards by providing the Board with a common foundation...Concepts Statements describe concepts that will underlie guidance on future financial accounting practices and in due course will serve as a basis for evaluating existing guidance and practices”(FASB, 2018).Whether lauded or criticizedthe FASB Conceptual Framework is treated aslegitimate. It is not.This paper challenges the legitimacy of the FASB Conceptual Framework as a “coherent systemof interrelated objectives and fundamental concepts.”Far from being a “coherent system,”the FASB Conceptual Framework is neither coherent nor a system.I arguethatthe FASB’s Conceptual Frameworkis illogical and based on autocratic declarations, faulty assumptions, fallacious conclusions, contradictory assertions,internal inconsistencies,erroneous identification of resources, ignorance of securities laws, and circularity of reasoningand therefore cannot be used as guidance in developing standards of accounting, or provide structure or direction to financial accounting and reporting.To paraphrase an old fable, the FASB Conceptual Framework has no clothes.
ENABLE THE PEOPLE TO SAY, “WE DID IT!”
Authors: Yoon Yeomin
Published: March 2024

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an effective means of attractingproductive capital required for economic growth and development. Developing countries, however, should also look inside and mobilize inactive domestic capital they are sitting on. The leader's task inevery developing country is to initiate and accomplish the necessary national reforms, enabling it to transform the "dead" capital into "live" capital that would be utilized productively together with FDI. Developing countries must keep the economy humane,and that requires leadership. According to a great thinker of ancient China, Lao Tsu:Agoodleader is the one whom people respect and love.Abadleader is the one whom people fear.Theworstleader is the one whom people despise.Anidealleader performs actions without unnecessary speech (that is, without resorting to propaganda or spin), and his people say, "We did it!"Every leader should strive to becomeanidealleader, as envisioned by Lao Tsu. Under such a leader (or leaders), the people will say, "We did it!" when they make remarkable economic development and enjoy high living standards in a civilized manner.
PERKEMBANGAN MINAT PESERTA DIDIK TERHADAP MATA PELAJARAN MATEMATIKA
Authors: SEPTEMBRIANI PUTRI , LIBERNA HAWA
Published: March 2024

Matematika adalah ilmu tentang logika, mengenai bentuk, susunan, besaran, dan konsep-konsep yang berhubungan satu dengan lainnya. Eksistensinya di dunia sangat dibutuhkan dan kehidupannya terus berkembang sejalan dengan tuntutan kebutuhan umat manusia, karena tidak ada kegiatan/tingkah laku manusia yang terlepas dari matematika. Beralasan sifat matematika yang abstrak, tidak sedikit peserta didik yang masih menganggap matematika itu sulit. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pembelajaran game based learning dan dilaksanakan dalam siklus dimana setiap siklus terdiri dari 4 tahap yaitu tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan, dan tahap refleksi. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan untuk mengetahui tingkat keaktifan siswa terhadap pembelajaran Matematika, pada siklus I, persentase keberhasilan menunjukkan 45% tergolong kurang aktif, pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 85% tergolong aktif. Metode game based learning yang telah dilaksanakan dapat membuat suasana pembelajaran menjadi lebih menyenangkan dan dapat menegurangi kejenuhan terhadap informasi atau materi yang disampaikan, serta membuat siswa lebih aktif. Piaget meyakini bahwa anak-anak secara alami memiliki ketertarikan terhadap dunia dan secara aktif mencari informasi yang dapat membantu mereka memahami dunia tersebut. Melibatkan elemen-elemen dalam desain game-based learning dapat meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran matematika dengan memanfaatkan prinsip-prinsip dari teori perkembangan kognitif Piaget.
DAMPAK FAKTOR MINAT TERHADAP PARTISIPASI PESERTA DIDIK DALAM MENGIKUTI PELAJARAN AGAMA KATOLIK PADA KELAS VII DAN VIII SMPK SANTA MARIA ASSUMPTA KUPANG
Authors: TAKENE KONRADUS
Published: March 2024

Perkembangan manusia ditentukan oleh faktor bawaan dan lingkungan. Salah satu faktor lingkungan yang mempengaruhi perkembangan manusia adalah pendidikan. Pendidikan berfungsi mengembangkan segala potensi yang ada dalam diri manusia. Salah satu mata pelajaran wajib yang harus dipelajari oleh seorang peserta didik adalah mata pelajaran Agama. Pendidikan Agama Katolik di sekolah merupakan salah satu dari keseluruhan pendidikan iman Katolik maka proses pendidikan Agama Katolik lebih berbentuk komunikasi iman dan interaksi iman. Minat belajar selalu berkaitan dengan tujuan mengapa seseorang melakukan kegiatan belajar. Dengan demikian minat belajar merupakan hal penting dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Adanya minat juga berpengaruh pada hasil belajar yang akan dicapai sebab kuat lemahnya minat belajar seorang peserta didik mempengaruhi keberhasilan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai r lebih besar dari nilai r tabel dalam taraf signifikan 5% untuk N=100. Hasilnya adalah 0,761 > 0,001 maka dapat dikatakan ada hubungan antara minat belajar dan partisipasi peserta didik dalam mengikuti pelajaran Agama Katolik pada kelas VII dan VIII SMPK Sta. Maria Assumpta Kupang.
Contextual analysis of childhood and adolescence in the municipality of Neiva. A Lifecycle and Rights-Based Approach
Authors: Bonilla Esquivel Juan David , Narváez Uribe Henry Leonardo
Published: March 2024

Background As a member of the United Nations, Colombia ratified the International Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1991, committing to ensure the recognition, guarantee, and protection of the rights of children and adolescents at all levels and agencies.
Objective The purpose of this analysis is to disclose the reality of children and adolescents in the municipality of Neiva, considering both the life cycle perspective and the rights approach.
Methods The study employed quantitative, descriptive, and exploratory research using a cross-sectional design with a randomized sampling of 383 homes in the municipality of Neiva in 2019.
Results The sociodemographic description revealed that most of these households were located in the urban area, specifically in communes 6 and 8. In these residences, a total of 678 children were registered, classified by gender and subsequently subdivided according to their life cycles. 19% of the children were within the life cycle of 0 to 5 years of age, while 18% of girls were in the 6 to 12 years range. The vulnerability index (IVS), based on household stratification, determined that 16% of the population does not present vulnerability, while 42% is slightly vulnerable and another 42% faces high vulnerability, particularly in communes 5 and 9.
Conclusions The child population was found in a state of vulnerability. These findings provide significant data to governmental and academic institutions, emphasizing the need to promote educational initiatives, training programs, and technical assistance aimed at various political and institutional actors. The above-mentioned is essential to reduce child vulnerability rates.
Enfermedad de Still del adulto, aún un reto diagnóstico: reporte de caso
Authors: Calderón Franco Carlos Hernán , Luna Botia Diana Carmiña , López Areiza Tatiana Andrea
Published: March 2024

La enfermedad de Still es una condición rara que afecta a un pequeño porcentaje de la población y se caracteriza por picos de fiebre, rash, artralgias, así como otros síntomas como fatiga, linfadenopatía y hepatoesplenomegalia. Su incidencia es variable, pero se estima entre 0.4 y 0.62 casos por cada 100 000 habitantes. Se presenta el caso de un paciente de 20 años, con un cuadro clínico de 5 días de evolución consistente en fiebre de 39 grados centígrados, astenia, fatiga, artralgias con tumefacción y calor local en manos y rodilla, asociado a leucocitosis, neutrofilia, factor reumatoideo y ANAS negativos. Se diagnosticó enfermedad de Still, para lo cual se indicó tratamiento con antiinflamatorios no esteroideos, metotrexato y corticoides sistémicos, mejorando clínicamente desde el segundo día de manejo, con posterior valoración y egreso hospitalario.
Application of Multilinear Regression Analysis to Analyze the Effectiveness of Employee Performance in the Banking Industry
Authors: Syafrida Damanik  , Putra M. Umar Maya , Siburian Mian Agus Nobel
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of the recruitment and selection process on employee performance at PT. Bank Perkreditan Rakyat Duta Paramarta Medan. The population in this research is all employees of PT. Bank Perkreditan Rakyat Duta Paramarta Medan, totaling 33 people with saturated sampling. This type of research is quantitative. Quantitative research is research that aims to determine the degree of relationship and pattern or form of influence between two or more variables. Through this research, a theory will be built those functions to explain, predict, and control a phenomenon. Data collection techniques in this research were observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. Meanwhile, the data analysis method is quantitative and multiple linear regression with hypothesis testing using t test analysis, the F test, and the coefficient of determination (R2). The results of the multiple regression analysis are Y = 3.696 + 0.393X1+0.465X2, which shows an increase in the recruitment process on employee performance by 0.393 units and selection by 0.465 units. Meanwhile, the results of the partial test (t test) show that there is a positive and significant influence of the recruitment process on employee performance with t-count = 3.672 > t-table 1.697 at α = 0.01 and the selection variable has a positive and significant effect of selection on employee performance where it can be seen that the t-count value =3.69 2> t-table = 1.697 at α = 0.01. The coefficient of determination (R2) with adjusted R2 is 0.709, meaning that the recruitment and selection variables can explain the employee performance variable by 70.9%, while the remaining 29.1% is explained by other variables outside the model. So, it can be concluded that there is a positive and significant influence of the recruitment and selection process on employee performance at PT. Bank Perkreditan Rakyat Duta Paramarta Medan.
Waste Bank Management Information System
Authors: Kraugusteeliana Kraugusteeliana , Anita Muliawati  , Sri Mulyantini  , Satria Yudha Widjaya  , Anwar Nassihin  , Nayla Tinneke Kusmawardhani  , Della Chintiya Dewi  , Ananda Alvi Al Fadhli
Published: March 2024

Waste bank management is becoming increasingly popular to create a clean and comfortable environment. For this reason, it is important to have an Android-based waste bank application as an alternative solution to the waste problem in society. The waste management application also provides education regarding public concern for cleanliness and concern for the environment so that it can create an environment that is clean and free from waste. Management of this waste bank will improve the economy for the community because there is rupiah value obtained from the sale of waste banks in the community. This waste bank application also consists of waste pickup, transaction, and education features. The method used for waste management is to carry out transactions directly, and its use can be displayed using an Android smartphone, since almost all people have a cellphone to carry out waste bank management transactions. This information system application provides economic value to the community because the results from the disposal of sorted waste can be sold into funds or money as savings that can be withdrawn at the end of each month.
The Impact of Advantages and Comfort on Consumers' Desire to Continue Doing Business Online in E-Commerce
Authors: Sri Handayani
Published: March 2024

This research aims to examine the influence of benefits and convenience on interest in continuing online transactions. Research respondents were students from various universities in Surabaya who made online transactions in e-commerce. To test the proposed hypothesis, multiple regression analysis was used, with the independent variables benefit and convenience and the dependent variable interest in continuing online transactions. The research results show that benefits and convenience have proven to have a significant positive effect on interest in continuing online transactions in e-commerce. This shows that the greater the benefits of transacting in e-commerce, the greater the consumer's interest in continuing the transaction again, and the more comfortable the consumer is in carrying out transactions in e-commerce, the greater the consumer's interest in continuing the transaction again.
How Does Investment Risk Mediate the Effect of Investment Literacy on Online Interest in Investing Among Generation Z?
Authors: Wartoyo  , Novi Nur Azizah  , Rita Kusumadewi
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine whether or not there is an influence of investment literacy on online  investment interest with investment risk as an intervening variable. The type of research used is case study research with a quantitative approach and uses data collection techniques through questionnaires distributed online. The population in this study is generation Z in Cirebon City  with a sampling technique using probability sampling, namely  with a simple random sampling  method of 155 people, with path analysis using the help of IBM Stastistic SPSS software version 25. The results showed that the level of investment literacy had a positive and significant effect on online investment interest  with a calculation of 12,251 (>1,655) and a significance value of 0,000 (<0.05). Investment risk has a positive and significant effect on online investment interest  with a calculation of 5.377 (>1.655) and a significance value of 0.000 (<0.05). While in the sobel test, it is known that investment risk can mediate the influence of investment literacy on online investment interest  of 4.2353714571305.
Development of Islamic economics and practices in Indonesia (2013-2023): opportunities and challenges
Authors: Nursaid Nursaid , Smith Zain , Dhakal Amrit
Published: March 2024

Despite the immense growth potential, implementing Islamic economics in Indonesia encounters substantial hindrances. An issue arises from the Muslim populace's constrained knowledge and comprehension of Islamic economics. This is evident from the customer base disparity between Sharia-compliant and conventional banks. The progress of the Islamic economy is evident in the gradual expansion of Sharia banking annually, albeit sluggishly. In the future, implementing Islamic economics will encounter obstacles, including a scarcity of proficient experts in Islamic economics, insufficient public knowledge of the Islamic economic system, and the nonexistence of an Islamic economics syllabus across different educational levels. These issues contribute to the public's unfavourable perceptions of the Islamic economic system. This study analyses the obstacles and potential advantages of integrating Islamic economic principles into Indonesia's economic development while considering the existing framework of conventional economic growth. The field of Islamic economics has achieved significant progress. However, there are still barriers that could hinder its ability to achieve its objectives. The data utilized for analysis consists of a blend of primary and secondary sources. Data collection primarily involved disseminating questionnaires, encompassing both closed and open-ended inquiries, to a cohort of 26 individuals. The secondary data for this study was collected from many sources, such as academic journals, official websites, and related literature published between 2013 and 2023. The article's findings indicate a favourable trajectory for advancing Islamic economics in Indonesia. The existing legislation explicitly recognizes the participation of Sharia economic practitioners and respects the fact that Indonesia has a predominantly Muslim population. Nevertheless, the study will thoroughly examine the various obstacles to advancing Islamic economics in Indonesia.
Retail Companies: The Impact of Brand Image, Advertising, Promotional, and Capital Spending on Financial Performance
Authors: Hendarto Totok , Nursaid Nursaid , Nadaroglu Hayrunnisa
Published: March 2024

The maximisation of shareholder wealth can be achieved by attaining favourable financial performance. Consequently, the organisation can fulfil the anticipated outcomes of its owners and investors. The financial performance of a corporation serves as an indicator of its efficacy and efficiency in attaining its objectives. The organisation is facing a growing demand to enhance its operational performance by implementing innovative strategies in its business management. Continual implementation of this practice is necessary to navigate a highly competitive market environment effectively. This research employs empirical data to examine and evaluate the impact of brand image, advertising spending and promotion, and capital expenditure investment on a company's financial success. The present study centres on the examination of the retail industry in Indonesia from 2013 to 2023, utilising data obtained through the purposive sampling technique. The present study aims to gather data from prior research sources that are pertinent to the keywords "brand image," "shopping investment," and "Company financial performance." Utilise Helper Harzing's Publish or Perish tool to do this. Subsequently, the data underwent analysis through the utilisation of multiple linear regression. This study examines the research and impact of brand image on consumer shopping investment. The effect of capital on a company's financial performance will be thoroughly examined in this article.
Instagram's impact on sharia economic law literacy in the digital age and Indonesia's sharia economy strengthening
Authors: Haanurat A. Ifayani , Vedianty Adinda Syalsabilla Aidha , Tollentino Sahay Amrita
Published: March 2024

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has made knowledge easily accessible. Social media is developing rapidly as a forum for transmitting communication and information, including Sharia economic law literacy and addressing global economic developments, literacy and human resources. Many efforts must be made to overcome 21st-century problems, including training Islamic finance professionals to strengthen Indonesia's Islamic economy. This research examines the understanding of digital Sharia economic law and its impact on the Sharia economy in Indonesia. This research uses an ethnographic approach by exploring four Instagram platforms that discuss Contemporary Muamalah Fiqh and Maliyah to increase understanding before trading. Data collection was carried out through media observations and documentation studies. The research technique used is descriptive and qualitative data analysis. Based on these findings, Instagram is promoting sharia economic laws to improve the Islamic economy in Indonesia. This essay will also discuss sharia financing to encourage peace and the Indonesian economy.
Law enforcement and auditors' roles, responses, and complicated relationships in accounting fraud?
Authors: Djuharni Darti , Nursaid Nursaid , Sonhaji Sonhaji
Published: March 2024

Financial statement falsification or fraud that directly affects financial statements. The most extreme financial statement manipulation is accounting fraud. Beyond financial losses, fraud affects employees, industry, the environment, and society (International Public Sector Fraud Forum, 2020). Fraud causes corporate bankruptcy, reducing family income. Fraud distorts markets by giving fraudulent companies an advantage over legal ones. Accounting fraud can cause controversies that impact society and stakeholders. Regulators, practitioners, and researchers prioritize preventing these potentially dangerous events. Corporate activity monitoring has improved, but severe accounting fraud remains in ostensibly robust and diverse institutional environments. Accounting literature on auditor-law enforcement fraud coordination is examined in this study. This literature review uses a mixed methods research synthesis to analyze accounting journal articles from 2014 to 2024 using keywords like "Auditors," "Enforcement," "Accounting fraud," "responses," and "complicated relationships." Auditor and law enforcement roles, leading fraud indicators, and stages will be studied. Use Publish or Perish (PoP) and SLR 7P to collect data from SINTA, SEMANTIC Scholar, and Google Scholar. The investigations show the range of fraud terminologies and concepts, quantitative measurement discrepancy, and shallow fraud analysis. This study suggests more law enforcement-auditor case studies. This work will inform fraud accounting research. This paper underlines the need for academic, political, and practitioner cooperation to limit fraud's economic and social harms in a complex and interrelated system. This study examines how the accounting literature addresses law enforcement-auditor relationships in accounting fraud rather than monitoring systems or broad fraud discussions. Law enforcement actions have a significant impact on auditor-client relationships and information disclosure. Customers' perceptions of auditor quality and risks will be examined in the essay.
The Effect of Eight Weeks High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on E-Selection and P-Selection in Young Obese Females
Authors: Jafari Mohsen , Pouryamehr Elham , Fathi Mehrdad
Published: March 2024

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of eight weeks high intensity interval training on the levels of E-selection and P-selection. Methods: 16 obese young females were randomly assigned into two experimental (N = 8, age; 26.12 ± 3.1 years; height, 1.6 ± 0.06 meters; weight, 85.5 ± 16.6 kilograms) and control groups (N = 8; age, 31 ± 6.23 years; height, 1.6 ± 0.02 meters; weight, 76.2 ± 12.06 kilograms). Exercise protocol included eight weeks (three sessions per week, each session four to seven repetitions of running with maximum velocity in a 40-meter distance with 30 seconds’ recovery) HIIT trainings. Fasting blood samples were taken 24h before and after the training. Elisa method was used to measure the dependent variables. Results: Analysis of data using student T-test showed no significant changes in the levels of E-selection and P-selection after trainings (P > 0.05). Conclusions: It was concluded that more duration of training is probably needed to have significant effect of HIIT trainings on the levels of E-selection and P-selection.
ADAPTIVE HIERARCHICAL CYBER ATTACK DETECTION AND LOCALIZATION IN ACTIVE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Authors: Ponaganti MURALI
Published: March 2024

Since dispersed renewable energy sources are increasingly being integrated into the grid, developing a cyber security plan for active distribution systems has become more difficult. This article describes an approach to using electrical waveform analysis to identify and localise cyberattacks in distributed active distribution systems. The cornerstone for cyber attack detection is a sequential deep learning model, which allows the identification of even the slightest intrusions. The targeted cyberattack is initially localised inside the estimated cyberattack sub-region in a twostage process. We present a network splitting approach based on a modified form of spectral clustering for "coarse" localisation of hierarchical cyber-attacks. To further localise the origin of a cyber assault, it is advised to define a number of waveform parameters and apply a normalised effect score based on statistical metrics of the waves themselves. Finally, a thorough quantitative assessment based on two case studies demonstrates that the proposed framework yields accurate estimations in contrast to both classic and state-of-the-art methods.
Effects of Nordic versus Sprint Exercise Program in Prevention of Hamstring Injuries in Football Players
Authors: Amjad Sana , Hafeez Tahir , Javed Hassan , Azfar Hanan
Published: March 2024

Background: Hamstring strain injuries (HSI) are frequent in football and other high-speed running sports. Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) has been found to increase eccentric hamstring strength and decrease the risk of hamstring strain injury (HSI). Sprint exercise, which includes maximal eccentric contractions, is supposed to engage the hamstrings and prevent HSI.
Objective: The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to compare the effectiveness of Nordic and sprint exercise programs in preventing hamstring injuries in football players.
Methods: The study involved 26 male football players aged 18-25 years, who exercised regularly for 2-3 times a week in the preceding 3 months. They were randomly divided into two groups. One group received Nordic exercise and conventional treatment, while the other group received sprint training exercises and conventional treatment. The duration of the program was 6 weeks, with two 30-minute sessions per week. The evaluation was based on the 40m sprint test and active knee extension test, which were measured using a goniometer. The 40m sprint was timed, and the active knee extension test measured the range of motion. The results were analyzed based on these measurements.
Results: The participants' average ages, heights, and weights were respectively 21.1538 1.91191, 1.74 0.029, and 74.8462 4.18275. Shapiro-Wilk test was applied showed data to be non-parametric distributed (P < 0.05). Wilcoxon and Mann Whitney tests were used to analyze the difference between pre- and post-treatment scores in the experimental and control groups. which were found to significanlty improved in experimental group, while both groups found to be improved significantly in a pre-post analysis, p value < 0.05.
Conclusion: Both Nordic and sprint exercise programs were effective in reducing the risk of hamstring injuries. However, the Nordic exercise program showed significantly greater improvement in preventing HSI in football players.
Frequency of Urinary Tract Infection and Bacteriological Profile in Dir Lower Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
Authors: Ullah Majid , Noor Shakir , Ali Aftab , Ullah Rafi , Ikram Mehik , Shan Fazal
Published: March 2024

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are among the most common bacterial infections, with their incidence and the causative pathogens' profile exhibiting significant geographical variability. In Pakistan, data regarding UTI prevalence and pathogen profiles are limited and varied, highlighting the need for localized studies.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and bacteriological profile of UTIs in patients attending a laboratory in Dir Lower Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, and to compare these with regional data.
Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted on 110 urine samples collected from symptomatic patients at Al Shifa Laboratory, Samarbagh, Dir Lower, Pakistan, from November to December 2023. Samples exhibiting pyuria (>5 pus cells per high power field) underwent culture and sensitivity testing. Age and gender distributions were analyzed, and the presence of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria was identified and quantified. SPSS version 25 was utilized for statistical analysis.
Results: Of the 110 patients suspected of UTI, pyuria was present in 53.63% (n=59), with a culture positivity rate of 72.88% (n=43) for those with pyuria. The prevalence of UTI was higher in females, with a 1.5 times greater occurrence than males. The most commonly isolated pathogens were Escherichia coli (34.88%), Staphylococcus saprophyticus (27.90%), and Pseudomonas spp. (13.95%). Age distribution showed the highest prevalence in the 41-50 years category (39.53%).
Conclusion: The study demonstrated a higher prevalence of pyuria and UTI culture positivity compared to some regional data, with a significant gender predisposition towards females. Escherichia coli remains the predominant pathogen. These findings underscore the necessity for proper sample collection and immediate processing, alongside tailored approaches to diagnosis and treatment based on local bacteriological profiles.
Ethical Dilemmas Revolving Around the use of Medical Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis in Pakistan
Authors: Ashfaq Ayesha , Iqbal Athar , Tahir Maryam
Published: March 2024

This editorial explores the complex landscape surrounding the use of medical cannabis for treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Pakistan, a country with a significant prevalence of the condition but facing numerous challenges in cannabis utilization. Despite cannabis' historical therapeutic applications and emerging global recognition for its medical benefits, Pakistan's strict anti-cannabis laws, influenced by cultural and religious beliefs, significantly hinder its adoption. The editorial highlights the need for educational and regulatory frameworks to improve awareness and control the medical cannabis market, suggesting that such measures could enhance treatment options for MS patients and generate tax revenue, while addressing concerns about addiction and illegal trade.
Role of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Related Diseases-A Review
Authors: Yousaf Zainab , Mustafa Mobashra , Mannan Abdul , Rao Mahnoor , Javaid Rabia Basri , Siddiqi Ammara Hussain
Published: March 2024

Background: Mitochondrial dysfunction (MD) is increasingly recognized for its role in a wide array of diseases, extending beyond primary mitochondrial diseases (PMDs) to include secondary mitochondrial diseases (SMDs) and a broad spectrum of neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, metabolic, and oncological disorders. This growing awareness underscores the need for a comprehensive review of the mechanisms underlying MD, its clinical implications, and emerging therapeutic strategies.
Objective: To synthesize current knowledge on the pathogenesis of diseases associated with MD, delineate the distinction between PMDs and SMDs, explore the genetic and environmental factors contributing to MD, and assess the potential of novel therapeutic approaches targeting mitochondrial dysfunction.
Methods: A narrative review was conducted through a structured search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, focusing on articles published up to April 2023. Keywords related to mitochondrial dysfunction and its implications across various diseases were used to identify relevant studies. Inclusion criteria targeted original research, reviews, and meta-analyses published in English that contributed to understanding MD's role in disease pathogenesis and treatment. Data extraction and synthesis were performed to highlight key findings, mechanisms, and therapeutic strategies.
Results: The review emphasizes the critical role of mitochondrial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of a wide range of diseases. It identifies specific mtDNA mutations contributing to PMDs and highlights how SMDs arise from mitochondrial impairment secondary to other conditions. The synthesis of findings points to oxidative stress, impaired ATP production, and altered mitochondrial dynamics as central to MD's impact on cellular and systemic health. Additionally, the review explores emerging therapies, including mitochondrial-targeted antioxidants, gene therapy, and metabolic interventions, underscoring their potential in managing MD-related diseases.
Conclusion: Mitochondrial dysfunction is a pivotal factor in the etiology of numerous diseases, with genetic mutations and environmental influences contributing to its development and progression. Understanding these complex mechanisms is essential for devising effective therapeutic interventions. While significant advances have been made, further research is needed to fully exploit the therapeutic potential of targeting mitochondrial dysfunction.