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PSYCHOANALYTIC SYMBOLISM OF THE UKRAINIAN FOLK TALE (FROM THE THEORY OF K. G. JUNG TO THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORK)
Authors: OSETROVA Oksana
Published: August 2024

The fairy tale, despite the antiquity of its origin, or precisely because of it, remains relevant at all times, in particular in connection with the ways and means of solving difficult life circumstances clearly outlined in it, which have currently acquired a total scale in Ukraine, immersed in the rf border situation of war. After all, the Ukrainian folk tale is a container of both symbols that require philosophical reflection and concrete solutions to urgent social problems, the minimization/overcoming of which is aimed at the professional activity of social work specialists. A fairy tale is a repository of archetypes of the collective unconscious, the symbolism of which needs its own awareness. In this regard, the object of this study is a Ukrainian folk tale, and the goal is to analyze the specifics of the image of the Old Man (Grandfather) and his activities, which are always directly related to overcoming difficult life circumstances of the main character. The research is carried out at the intersection of two aspects - psychoanalysis and social work. It is noted that the Swiss psychiatrist emphasizes the actualization in difficult life circumstances of the potential internally hidden in each person, which directly contains the archetypes of the collective unconscious, in particular the archetype of the Spirit (Animus), or «old sage». During the research, the following important points were clarified. First, according to the views of K. G. Jung, at the moment when the fairy-tale hero is experiencing the «peak» of a difficult life circumstance, advice and help comes from the Old Man-Magician, which is a form of personified thought, since the ability for self-reflection and acceptance of wise words is inherent in human nature decisions, in particular those made taking into account moral principles. Secondly, in the case when the hero is not capable of self-reflection and has not yet acquired wisdom, in particular due to clouding of the mind caused by illness, short years, lack of life experience, etc., advice and help is provided by specialists in social work, the functions of which, in my opinion, are performed by the fabulous Elders, who are always Wizards for the needy. In the future, this article will serve as a psychoanalytic basis for the study of Ukrainian folk tales from the standpoint of K. G. Jung’s teachings on the phenomenology of the spirit in fairy tales and will contribute to the formation of a positive the image of a specialist in social work.
ISLAM AS THE UNIFIING FORCE OF THE ATOMIZED STRUCTURE OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM
Authors: BADER Anton , VOVK Svitlana , MEDVEDSKA Viktoriia
Published: August 2024

The work focuses on establishing and analyzing the main characteristics of international terrorism, which allowed it to act as a powerful tool of influence on the global political process. It is noted, that by the beginning of the XXI century terrorism grew into a form of external armed violence, which made it possible to use an asymmetric strike (September 11th, 2001) against the central state of the modern international system. It is emphasized that despite the gradual fading of power, the USA during this period remained the most powerful actor in both the economic and military spheres. It is emphasized that the analyzed phenomenon provided almost the only possibility of indirect influence both on the US political system and on political processes in the world in general.In the process of analyzing the stated topic, it was established that the key features of international terrorism should include: the non-subordination of the activities of terrorist groups to international security systems, in particular the UN, and the limited means of the latter in putting pressure on a non-state entity. It is noted that the second feature is anti-statism and cross-border nature, which in practice is realized due to the network nature of the use of this type of external armed violence. It is indicated that Islam as the ideology of the analyzed phenomenon belongs to the third characteristic. It is emphasized that the opinions of most researchers agree that Islam is the force that subordinates the decentralized and even atomized structural components of modern international terrorism to single goals. At the same time, it is emphasized that in the academic environment there are significant differences in the understanding of the foundations of international terrorism as a phenomenon, namely in determining the primacy of the socio-economic (social stratification in the modern world) or cultural-religious (struggle for the global spread of Islam) factor. It was noted that efforts are planned to be directed to the solution of the stated contradiction in the following investigations.
THE IMPACT OF BREXIT ON THE PEACE PROCESS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Authors: MARUSYNETS Marianna
Published: August 2024

The article analyzes Brexit as a factor influencing the Good Friday Agreement and the transformation of the peace process in Northern Ireland, as well as the relationship between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It is argued that Brexit poses a threat to the security of Ireland and the EU, since it undermines the foundations of the peace process in Northern Ireland and creates the likelihood that the border will be closed on the island of Ireland again. The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 was based on the fact that both signatory states are members of the EU, and many of its provisions will not be implemented after Brexit. It has been proven that after Brexit, the most controversial issue was the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which became the external border of the EU. The border, which was heavily militarized during the conflict, became virtually invisible after its settlement, and people and goods freely cross it. This became possible largely because both Ireland and the UK were part of the EU single market, a common set of rules that ensures the free movement of goods, services, people and finances within the bloc.It is argued that the new relationship between the EU and the UK, which was agreed during 2020 and implemented from January 2021, resulted in an attempt to resolve the complex border issue, which was carried out in the Northern Ireland Protocol. The arrangements of the Northern Ireland Protocol, according to which Northern Ireland, but not the rest of the UK, remains within the framework of the EU single market for goods, make it possible to maintain an open border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The establishment of an open border was a key aspect of the Northern Ireland peace process and the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, which ended the conflict in Northern Ireland. It is shown that the Northern Ireland Protocol creates a de facto customs border in the Irish Sea between Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom. Mainly to address the concerns of the DUP unionists about the Northern Ireland Protocol, in 2022-2023, the EU and the UK agreed on revised mechanisms for its operation – the Windsor Framework, which entered into force on March 24, 2023. The DUP refused to accept the Framework Program as meeting their interests until early 2024. Further adjustments to its work have not been agreed upon and the formation of a new Northern Ireland executive has not begun. It is proved that Brexit is becoming a new and significant factor in the unification of Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland. Brexit has put the issue of the unification of Ireland at the top of the political agenda of both parts of Ireland. The majority of Northern Irish residents voted to remain in the EU in the 2016 UK referendum. Unification would give Northern Ireland, where both British and Irish citizens live, full EU citizenship.
DESAIN DAN PEMBUATAN PROTOTIPE CARLSON SURGE DEVICE (CSD) UNTUK BUDIDAYA KARANG HIAS
Authors: Hakim Muhammad Romdonul , Kusdinar Afriana , Ahmadi Haidar Atsil Meyshaffa , Firdaus Anas Noor
Published: August 2024

As the interest in marine aquariums increases, so does the demand for ornamental corals. One of the parameters needed for coral growth is water flow. The Carlson Surge Device (CSD) is a tool that can generate water currents similar to natural sea currents found in coral reefs. This research aims to create a CSD that is easy and inexpensive to produce, so it can be widely applied in ornamental coral cultivation tanks by the community. By optimizing the cultivation of ornamental corals, it is hoped that the damage to coral reef ecosystems caused by illegal coral harvesting in nature can be minimized. This research uses an experimental method by testing PVC pipe diameters of 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches, and 2.5 inches. The CSD design created has reservoir dimensions with a diameter of 36 cm and a height of 35 cm, and uses PVC pipes with an inner pipe length of 20 cm and an outer pipe length of 44 cm. The results of this study show that the use of 2.5-inch diameter PVC pipes can produce a water flow rate of 0.28 m/s, which is suitable for coral growth, while the water flow produced by other pipe diameters is still too strong. These results indicate that the CSD prototype that has been made is suitable for application in ornamental coral cultivation tanks.
Algorithms for improving the visualization of a graphical user interface using augmented reality
Authors: Levoshin Danila , Gorozhanina Evgeniya
Published: August 2024

The article presents methods and algorithms for improving the visualization of a graphical user interface using augmented reality in the field of education. A general diagram of the application structure is presented, including modules: graphical user interface, web application, visualization block. The diagram shows the «camera» object; it allows you to obtain an image of the real environment, which is sent to the visualization unit and the image processing unit.
The internal techniques used by the mobile application for visualizing augmented reality are considered: visualization of an object in accordance with the angle, combination of the object with the image of the real environment. Combining an object with a real-world environment allows students to observe 3D objects or models and conduct interactive experiments, enhancing learning. The application being developed is based on the use of diffuse lighting techniques, specular reflection, refraction and other aspects of physical lighting. This allows you to create visually appealing scenes that take into account the complex interactions of light with the surface of objects.
The functions of the graphical user interface block are considered, namely logging into the system, loading new objects, manipulating objects in space. User groups and the functions available to them are highlighted. Application user groups: teacher (access rights: viewing information, managing courses, feedback, viewing work); student (access rights: viewing information, submitting work). The modules and components of the web application are identified and described: application server, action form, data model components, database.
Conclusions are drawn about the prospects of integrating augmented reality technologies into the graphical user interface in the field of education.
Active Sites of Cu/ZnO-Based Catalysts for CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol: Part II
Authors: Salmi Mustafa Al
Published: August 2024

Part II of this review continues to explore the connection between Cu/ZnO-based catalysts properties and methanol synthesis activity. This work continues from Part I ().
STUDY OF TRANSIENT BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF BORON POTASSIUM NITRATE DURING RAPID DEPRESSURIZATION
Authors: Ghosh Tirthadeb , Ingole Mahesh S. , Ramakrishna P. A.
Published: August 2024

Transient burning characteristics (extinction) of boron-potassium nitrate (BKNO3)-based pyrotechnic igniter was investigated experimentally. The transient conditions experienced by the igniter, due to sudden depressurization, at the moment the projectile leaves the gun muzzle, was physically simulated in a quench bomb. Experiments were conducted at an initial chamber pressure of 7, 12, 18, and 24 MPa. The BKNO3 samples were able to endure depressurization rates as high as 45.9 GPa/s for initial pressures of about 24 MPa, without quenching. Typical reported maximum depressurization rates experienced in a 155-mm large-caliber gun are around 50 GPa/s when the shell leaves the gun with the base pressure around 56.4 MPa. Thus the quench bomb closely simulates the depressurization conditions and the BKNO3-based pyrotechnic igniters can be safely used for the ignition of base bleed systems.
Battersea Power Station – regeneration of an icon
Authors: Phillips Justin , Robert Franck , Monteith Rachel , Brooks Michael , Youdan Sam , Duckett Matthew , Eckhart Thomas
Published: August 2024

Decommissioned in 1983, Battersea Power Station lay derelict for almost 30 years – the iconic structure proved challenging to repurpose and, left exposed to the elements with degrading condition, it quickly became one of London’s most notorious ruins. The 42-acre site was purchased by a consortium of Malaysian investors in 2012 and restoration work on the Power Station began in 2014, with the completed building opening in 2022. The engineering and construction challenges of the project were vast. Often referred to as the ‘Everest of Real Estate’, reflecting its scale and complexity, the engineering and construction challenges revolved around preserving the existing fabric and installing a new structure within the existing shell to facilitate the new mixed-use development. The approach to the redevelopment was to adopt a ‘light touch’ and sympathetic approach, with a drive to reuse as much of the original structure as possible. Consequently, reusing the primary structural elements of the Power Station, including the concrete substructure, piles and superstructure of steel frame and concrete slabs equates to an embodied carbon saving of 36 000 t. The completed project has led the way for the social, economic and environmental transformation of the Battersea, Vauxhall and Nine Elms area, creating a new town centre for Wandsworth with a community of homes, shops, cafes, offices and with lots of green open spaces for the public to enjoy.
Surat’s sustainable future: analyzing compact urban development and population density trends
Authors: Chauhan Snehal Ritesh , Tailor Ravin Maheshbhai
Published: August 2024

Rapid urbanization is a challenge for the cities of developing countries like India. The share of an urban area is rapidly increasing in dynamically growing cities. Due to this, the land use is altered, causing sprawl and unplanned development. The consumption of resources is greater, and the impact on the surroundings is negative. The compact city concept is always more efficient and cost effective compared to unplanned organic growth. The compact city optimizes available land resources with its maximum possible capacity in accordance with other available natural resources. The primary study objective is to assess the growth trend of Surat city using satellite images, geographic information system techniques, and census data for the last few years. The analysis considers population density for different city wards from 1991 to 2020. Based on the land use land cover change carried out using the maximum likelihood method from the satellite images, the rate of spreading out, its direction, and causes are also found. In this study, population density is a crucial attribute of the compact city concept. The study shows that wardwise density is increasing in a specific direction and making that portion of the city a dense, compact development. This is observed in ward numbers 48, 42, and 35 in the east, north, and southeast directions from Central Business District, respectively. The average population density in persons per sq. km is continuously increasing from 5006 to 20329 at city level which also shows the compact city development for Surat. The governing authorities must incorporate the compact city concept into the planning policy for sustainable urban development. By this, policymakers can understand housing needs to promote affordable housing, invest in infrastructure development and public services, and identify areas where sustainable transportation options, such as public transit, walking, or cycling, need improvement.
Optimized Cloning Protocol for Standard Curve Generation in qPCR of Environmental Functional Genes v1
Authors: Bashar Abul , Podduturi Raju , Mahfujul Haque Mohammad
Published: August 2024

Due to the complex and varied biochemical requirements and physiological behaviors of certain environmental bacterial and archaeal groups that carry specific functional genes as potential biomarkers, it is challenging to extract and maintain pure cultures of these organisms. Therefore, generating standard curves for qPCR necessitates cloning gene sequences from environmental DNA samples. This protocol was developed for cloning target genes from environmental samples to produce plasmid DNA, which was then used to prepare standard curves for quantifying functional genes, including mcrA, pmoA, amoA, and nosZ from water and soil samples. The procedure involves inserting amplified gene sequences into pGEM‱-T Vectors and transforming them into JM104 E. coli competent cells. Testing this protocol yielded higher amounts of pure plasmid DNA, making it suitable for standard curve preparation for qPCR of the target genes.
Cryopreservation of Neurons and ipSC. v1
Authors: Diaz Kasandra , Croft Gist
Published: August 2024

This protocol describes cryopreservation and thawing methods for iPSC and derived neural cell types, including postmitotic neurons.It is based on standard protocols and approaches but recommends critical working reagents, timing, tips, and alternatives.
Features of the Implementation of the Correctional and Developmental Program “School Is Waiting” and the Results of its Approbation in Older Preschoolers
Authors: Pechatnova N.B. , Davydova I.V.
Published: August 2024

The article highlights the features of the implementation of the correctional and developmental program “School is waiting”, aimed at forming the intellectual readiness of older preschoolers to study at school. By intellectual readiness, the authors mean the achievement of a sufficient level of maturity of cognitive processes (perception, memory, thinking, imagination, speech) for the beginning of systematic learning, the child’s possession of knowledge, skills and abilities in the scope of the standard kindergarten program, the formation of general intellectual skills and interest in cognition. The identification of the effectiveness of the use of the correctional and developmental program “School is waiting” took place according to the methods of the diagnostic program “School Readiness” by L.S. Kolmogorova.
Regulatory Disorders in Adolescents with Hepatic Encephalopathy
Authors: Nikishina V.B. , Petrash E.A. , Engel E.Ya. , Kartashila G.M. , Margaryan S.R.
Published: August 2024

The relevance of the study is due to the need to study the regulatory functions of adolescents with portal hypertension, which is accompanied by the development of a generalized intoxication effect on the nervous system affecting the cortical structures of the prefrontal parts of the brain. Objective: to study the specifics of prognostic regulation in adolescents with hepatic encephalopathy with portal hypertension. Materials and methods: the total sample size is 60 adolescents. The experimental group (EG) included adolescents in the number of 30 people (14 men; 16 women) with a diagnosis established by a gastroenterologist K76.6 "Portal hypertension" according to ICD-10. The control group (KG) included 30 respondents (14 men; 16 women) with a normative somatic status. The experimental and control groups were equalized by gender, age and social status. The empirical study included motivation, instruction, and psychological examination with the use of neurocognitive and test methods for assessing regulation: The Line Tracing Test, Digit-symbol Test, Number Connection Test A/B, methodology «Style of self–regulation of behavior - SSP-98» by V.I. Morosanova. Results. Low values of the general level of voluntary self-regulation of behavior of adolescents with hepatic encephalopathy are due to a decrease in the severity of regulatory processes of flexibility and independence. The results obtained allow us to conclude that the reduction of planning processes, flexibility and independence, providing a low overall level of arbitrary self-regulation, provide a significant decrease in neurocognitive indicators of prognostic regulation. Conclusions. The revealed qualitative and quantitative features of the regulatory sphere can be considered as one of the predictors in the genesis of hepatic encephalopathy, which make it possible to carry out prognostic diagnosis of the symptoms of the disease in adolescents at the earliest stages of its development, as well as to carry out differential diagnosis of the disease.
Hidroponik Fesleğen Yetiştiriciliğinde Vermikompost Uygulamalarının Etkileri
Authors: Öztekin Gölgen Bahar , Demircan Ali Kemal , Durdu Tunç
Published: August 2024

Hidroponik fesleğen (Ocimum bacilium) yetiştiriciliğinde solucan gübresi (vermikompost) uygulamasının bitki gelişimi, verim ve bazı kalite parametreleri üzerine etkilerinin araştırıldığı bu araştırmada, vermikompost yapraktan püskürtme, kökten besin solüsyonu ile uygulama ve hem kökten hem yapraktan verilme şeklinde uygulanmıştır. Kontrol uygulamasında sadece besin solüsyonu uygulanmış, yapraklardan sadece su püskürtülmüştür. Tohumlar file saksılarda her saksıya 10 tohum olacak şekilde torf ortamına elle ekilmiş, tohum ekiminden 84 gün sonra bitkiler yaklaşık 25 cm boylandığında tek seferde hasat yapılarak deneme sonlandırılmıştır. Ekim sonrası 45’lik viyollere konan file saksılar, 22±2°C sıcaklık ve %85 nemde çimlendirme odasında 4 gün tutulmuştur. Fideler 2 gerçek yapraklı oldukları zaman hidroponik sisteme (Besleyici Film Tekniği, NFT) yetiştirme kanallarına aktarılmıştır. Kapalı sistem yetiştiricilikte besleme+drenaj tankları her konu için ayrılarak, tanklardaki EC ve pH değerlerinin kontrolü yapılarak yetiştiricilik yapılmıştır. Araştırmada bitki morfolojik gelişim parametreleri, biyokütlesi, bitki ağırlığı ve verim, yaprak renk değerleri, vitamin C ve nitrat içerikleri belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen veriler değerlendirildiğinde, vermikompost uygulamasının bitki gelişimi ve verimini arttırdığı; uygulama yeri olarak yapraktan yapılan püskürtme şeklinde uygulamanın diğer uygulamalara göre daha iyi sonuç verdiği görülmüştür. Bu nedenle hidroponik fesleğen yetiştiriciliğinde kaliteden ödün vermeden mevcut verimi arttırmak ve erkencilik sağlamak adına sıvı vermikompostun yapraktan uygulaması önerilmektedir.
Effect of Preservation Methods on Fat-Soluble Vitamins and Stress Biomarkers in Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac) of Different Regions
Authors: M. Alı Haval , Karataş Fikret , Özer Dursun , Saydam Sinan
Published: August 2024

The number of fat-soluble vitamins and stress biomarkers in Rhus coriaria L. samples taken from different regions was determined by HPLC before and after being subjected to different preservation methods. For this purpose, one group of the samples was analyzed immediately, while the other two groups one of which oiled, and the other group is kept as is for six months. It was determined that the amounts of vitamin A, E, β-carotene and lycopene in fresh sumac samples varied between 1.12 - 2.77, 84.40 - 230.65, 2.48 - 5.31 and 8.10 - 26.90 µg (g dw)-1, respectively. The highest loss of vitamins was observed in an unoiled group of samples. The amounts of GSH, GSSG, MDA, 4-HNE, and GSH/GSSG in the same samples varied between 1004.12 - 2550.42, 422.54 - 1375.38, 13.95 - 31.30, 7.12 - 15.40 µg (g dw)-1, and 1.16 - 3.49, respectively. While the amount of GSH and GSH/GSSG ratio in the stored sumac samples for six months decreased, on the other hand amount of MDA, GSSG, and 4-HNE increased. Differences in all examined parameters in fresh, unoiled, and oiled sumac samples are statistically significant (P
Factors Causing Fraudulent Management of Village Funds During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Manuhara Wahyu , Sani Mar’atussholichah Kurnia , Putra Adli Zuliansyah , Utami Budi Barata Kusuma
Published: August 2024

Research aims: This study examines the factors that cause fraud in managing village funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, including financial pressure, supervision, rationalization, competence, apparatus position power, and transparency.Design/Methodology/Approach:   Four hundred and five respondents who were village officials in four provinces were involved based on the convenience sampling method. Respondents were given seven days to fill out the questionnaire, and then the data were analyzed using SEM-PLS.Research findings:    Several factors can lead to fraudulent management of village funds during the COVID-19 pandemic: financial pressure, rationalization, and position power. Meanwhile, transparency significantly negatively affects the fraudulent management of village funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.Theoretical contribution/Originality:  The research contributes to developing the fraud pentagon theory by presenting the arrogance dimension proxied using the power of position in the context of village government during the COVID-19 pandemic.Practitioner/Policy implication: This research is expected to be an input for the village government in developing mechanisms that can prevent fraud in managing village funds using the dimensions in the fraud pentagon theory.Research limitation/Implication:   The scope of the research used is relatively small, only covering village governments from nine districts in four provinces in Indonesia. Thus, caution is needed in generalizing the results. Therefore, a wider population is needed.
The effects of corporate social responsibility disclosure on firm performance with market share mediation
Authors: AM Lutfirrahman , Saraswati Erwin , Subekti Imam
Published: August 2024

Research aims: This research aims to empirically examine and analyze the effects of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) disclosure on firm performance with market share mediation.Design/Methodology/Approach: The samples covered 38 firms enlisted in the Indonesia Stock Exchange with an observation period of five years. This research used multiple linear regression with the OLS (Ordinary Least Square) method to test the hypotheses.Research findings: The findings unveiled that the CSR disclosure partially improved the firm’s performance and market share.Theoretical contribution/Originality: Based on empirical evidence, the theories of stakeholder and legitimacy suggest that CSR disclosure improves firm performance, and the theories of legitimacy and market-based view advocate that CSR disclosure using market share can improve performance.Practitioner/Policy implication: These research results can be used as references for firms to implement better practices of CSR.Research limitation/Implication: This research is bound to subjectivity due to content analysis, in which the researchers had different understandings and perspectives on the research objects during the disclosure assessment.
Unveiling the power of youtube in digital financial literacy
Authors: Damayanti Sylviana Maya , Lestari Dini
Published: August 2024

Research aims: The importance of digital financial literacy (DFL) as a core component of education is expected to grow in the digital age. Social media platforms have made huge improvements in their ability to support information sharing and the establishment of educational communities. A total of 30 samples were obtained from YouTube video creators in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The authors compared two models of User Engagement Rate in this study, specifically Commitment 1: Engagement Rate and Commitment 2: Total Engagement. The objective of this study is, thus, to investigate the characteristics of social media video content that resulted in greater user interaction on social media platforms, specifically in the context of using YouTube as a platform for digital financial literacy tools.Design/Methodology/Approach: The present study employed quantitative methodologies, specifically exploratory factor analysis and predictive regression models.Research findings: The findings indicate that the fluency of videos, vividness level, and content type exerted a substantial influence on user engagement rate when considered in an integrated way rather than individually. The factors of popularity and virality had a substantial impact on the rates of user engagement.Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study represents a pioneering investigation into the potential of YouTube as a catalyst for progress in the realm of financial education, with a specific focus on enhancing digital financial literacy. Practitioner/Policy implication: Collaboration between content creators, corporate partners, and government entities can be leveraged to produce a very successful and widely shared video, hence creating the lucrative potential for monetization.Research limitation/Implication: This study was limited to three countries located in the Southeast Asian region, serving as the residence for content providers.
Future research directions of information technology investment: a systematic literature review
Authors: Putritama Afrida , Khamainy Arief Hidayatullah
Published: August 2024

Research aims: This study aims to conduct a systematic literature review on IT investment to answer the following research questions: 1) What are the current trends and future research directions in IT investment research? 2) What are the benefits and challenges of IT investments?Design/Methodology/Approach: The authors collected 57 published articles from the Scopus database and analyzed them using a hybrid approach that integrates the principles of structured review and bibliometric analysis.Research findings: Four current research trends have been observed in information technology investment: (1) IT investment, (2) sustainability development, (3) costs, and (4) profitability. The benefits of IT investment have become the primary driver of innovation, profitability, competitiveness, and performance within a business. IT investment has a negative effect in a stable environment, and companies with low levels of IT investment may be forced to choose between expanding revenue and reducing expenses.Theoretical contribution/Originality: This study used a structured literature review and bibliometric analysis. The authors present a new method of reviewing literature that provides a more focused and comprehensive view of future research.Practitioner/Policy implication: Three practical contributions are provided: (1) identifying trends and directions of IT investment research, (2) revealing the benefits and challenges of IT investment, and (3) integrating the principles of structured review and bibliometric analysis.Research limitation/Implication: It only used data from the Scopus database, which may not encompass all relevant articles on the topic of IT investment. Additionally, the study only selected articles written in English, potentially overlooking articles written in other languages. There is also a potential subjectivity in the content analysis process and in naming each cluster.
The role of village development on stunting prevalence reduction in Eastern Indonesia
Authors: Indriana Intan Solikhah , Hartarto Romi Bhakti , Fadhila Tiara , Nugraha Gilang Adi
Published: August 2024

Stunting has become a global priority in addressing health disparities among children. The study aims to investigate the autonomy of villages in reducing the prevalence of stunting in eastern Indonesia. The research data coverage is derived from sources with high credibility in Indonesia. The prevalence of stunting is obtained from the Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey by the Ministry of Health, while the Village Development Index is sourced from the Ministry of Villages. Panel data from 13 provinces in Eastern Indonesia for 2015-2022 are estimated using the Random Effect Model through the Generalized Least Squares method. The findings indicate that the Village Development Index significantly influences the reduction of stunting rates. This highlights the importance of local empowerment strategies in combating health disparities. Furthermore, the decrease in unmet Family Planning (FP) service needs, the decline in early marriages under 18 years, and the higher years of education contribute significantly to the reduction of stunting prevalence. This underscores the interconnection between social determinants and child health outcomes.
Increasing informal sector business, does the impact of regulatory barriers? evidence from the enterprises survey
Authors: Nofranita Willy , Husna Resti Fitratul , Sismen Andres
Published: August 2024

This study uses survey data from the 2015 World Bank Enterprises Survey of firms operating in 9 provinces in Indonesia. Barriers to doing business in Indonesia for companies are calculated and ranked, and then qualitative methods are used to complete the discussion. This study aims to provide an overview and basis for these constraints so that the central and regional governments can collaborate in making policies that can support the progress of the business world through identification and mapping out barriers to doing business in Indonesia. The aid results show that the main obstacles to doing business in Indonesia in 2015 were the practices of competitors from the informal sector, political instability, and tax rates. The results of this study indicate that since starting a business in Indonesia, firms have been faced with difficulties in obtaining permits that are not in accordance with applicable regulations. For instance, data processing results show that of the firms that apply for business licenses in Indonesia, only 51.41% obtain operating license issuance services following regulations.
Nivel de accesibilidad de los sitios web de las instituciones de educación superior en el departamento del Cauca, Colombia
Authors: Méndez Rodríguez Cristian , Vejarano Luis Alfonso , Gutiérrez Daniela Ibot , Casso Guetio Nanci Yuliana , Caicedo Elsy Yazmin , Rivera Jesus Ricardo Andres , Ruiz Gómez Deici Yohana
Published: August 2024

Internet como medio de comunicación es fundamental, la World Wide Web (web) ha tomado posesión como medio universal de transmisión de datos. Este artículo muestra el estudio de reflexión y valoración realizado a la accesibilidad de los sitios web de las instituciones de educación superior (IES) públicas y privadas del departamento del Cauca, considerando un total de trece IES, de las cuales nueve son originarias de este departamento y cuatro tienen sede en el Cauca. El sector público cuenta con tres IES y el sector privado con diez y, según reconocimiento institucional, el departamento del Cauca tiene dos IES con acreditación de alta calidad, de acuerdo con el Ministerio de Educación Nacional en el 2021, las cuales benefician a 47 561 estudiantes matriculados en ies sin acreditación y 22 110 pertenecen a las IES acreditadas. Los sitios web son indispensables en la educación superior, por lo que el acceso a la información debe ser libre, actualmente, por el incremento de ingresos de alumnos con discapacidad a la educación superior, es necesario enfatizar en las principales problemáticas y hacer sugerencias necesarias para brindar un nivel alto de accesibilidad a la web. Muchos sitios web presentan inconvenientes de accesibilidad y es necesario concientizar sobre sus beneficios. Abordando el análisis basado en el estándar WCAG 2.1 (nivel A, AA y AAA), las WCAG 2.1 tienen cuatro principios de accesibilidad: perceptible, operable, comprensible y robusto; se utilizó la herramienta en línea TAW como método de evaluación para comunicar y discutir los resultados.
O MÉTODO MATERIALISTA HISTÓRICO E DIALÉTICO NOS ESTUDOS DA ADMINISTRAÇÃO
Authors: Henig Edir Vilmar , Fernandes Paula Cristina de Moura
Published: August 2024

O materialismo histórico e dialético é um método de investigação elaborado e aplicado por Marx e Engels, que considera a totalidade, a historicidade e a contradição existente na sociedade burguesa. Sendo evidente que a Ciência da Administração está inserida no contexto econômico, social, político e ambiental, os pesquisadores desta área têm buscado no método marxiano a lupa necessária para interpretar e influenciar na realidade concreta. Portanto, este artigo tem por objetivo discutir a presença do materialismo histórico e dialético nos estudos realizados no campo da administração. Aponta-se ainda neste texto, a formatação da Administração como ciência burguesa baseada, principalmente no positivismo de Durkheim e Weber, influenciadores dos fundadores da Administração Científica e suas principais escolas. Como consideração destaca-se a importância no materialismo histórico e dialético para o aprofundamento dos estudos da contradição capital e trabalho no campo das pesquisas científicas na Administração.
Bioeconomia na Amazônia
Authors: Arruda de Oliveira Thiago José , Eichemberger Ummus Marta , Neves de Sousa Diego
Published: August 2024

A pesquisa explorou a viabilidade da piscicultura do tambaqui como um modelo sustentável, propenso ao desenvolvimento de processos bioeconômicos. Os resultados da metodologia destacaram o potencial de áreas em Rondônia, Roraima e a divisa Pará-Maranhão para executarem projetos nesse contexto. Contudo, desafios como a falta de assistência técnica pública ou privada, baixa qualificação da mão de obra, alto preço de insumos e a presença limitada de cooperativas de financiamento agrícola na Amazônia representam grandes obstáculos. Por outro lado, a valorização da proteína animal dos peixes tem incentivado os proprietários rurais a ingressarem nessa atividade. Assim, superar os problemas fundamentais é essencial para transformar o cultivo de tambaqui em um representante da bioeconomia no frágil e ameaçado ecossistema amazônico.
Geoelectric Zoning and Chemical Composition of the Molybdenum Deposit Tailings (Village of Vershino-Shakhtaminsky, Trans-Baikal Territory)
Authors: Yurkevich N.V. , Yurkevich N.V. , Volynkin S.S. , Starostina S.I. , Tulisova K.Yu. , Smyshliaeva A.K.
Published: August 2024

A study of the Shakhtaminskoe tailings dump of the molybdenum deposit (village of Vershino-Shakhtaminsky, Trans-Baikal Territory) was carried out using the electrical tomography method with verification by geochemical testing. It has been shown that waste corresponds to a medium with a resistance of 1–300 Ohm·m. The location of the fault zone at the base of the storage facility has been clarified. The body of the technogenic system has been contoured, the resources of valuable and toxic elements are calculated.
Assessment of Modern Restoration of Biogeocenoses in Reclaimed Areas with Coal Enrichment Waste
Authors: Semina I.S. , Soloviev S.V. , Androkhanov V.A. , Kosterev V.B.
Published: August 2024

It has been found that areas of differentiated and undifferentiated technosoils with plant species diversity (from 21 to 26) are characterized by intense processes of vegetation restoration occurring in them. A gradual increase in the proportion of native species relative to ruderal species, as well as a gradual increase in species diversity, was noted. It was concluded that the ongoing processes of restoration of vegetation cover at the studied sites indicate the effectiveness of the reclamation work carried out using coal benefication waste.
Experience Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Reclamation of the Urupsky Gok Tailings Dam for the Performance of Ecosystem Functions by the Soil
Authors: Khrapai E.S. , Kuzina A.A. , Kolesnikov S.I. , Minnikova T.V. , Sherstnev A.K. , Kazeev K.Sh.
Published: August 2024

An attempt has been made to assess the effectiveness of remediation of the tailing’s storage facility of a mining enterprise for the performance of ecosystem functions by a formed soil-like body in comparison with the background soil for this territory. To assess the biological properties of the soil-like body, the following were analyzed: the total number of bacteria, the abundance of bacteria of the genus Azotobacter, the activity of soil catalases and dehydrogenases, germination, and length of radish roots. An integral indicator of the state of the soil-like body was calculated for a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of tailings pond reclamation. It was found that the soil-like body of the reclaimed tailings dump performs its ecosystem functions as fully as the background mountain meadow chernozem soil for this territory. It is concluded that the reclamation works were carried out effectively with the restoration of the ecosystem.
Blood Glucose Dynamics in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Descriptive-Analytical Cross-Sectional Investigation
Authors: Jahangirifard Babak , Karbalaei-Musa Hamidreza , Hajali Mohammad Hossein , Kianpour Parisa , Afsahi Mohammad
Published: August 2024

Background: Major surgeries cause metabolic stress and insulin resistance, leading to postoperative hyperglycemia and increased morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. Therefore, this study aimed to assess blood sugar level changes in diabetic patients undergoing elective surgery and its confounding factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional study compared blood sugar levels (BS) in 100 diabetic patients undergoing elective surgeries. Demographic data, medical history, surgery type, and anesthetic technique were documented. Laboratory assessments included fasting blood sugar (FBS) and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C). Statistical analysis used SPSS software and nonparametric tests.
Results: Postoperative blood sugar levels significantly increased compared to preoperative levels (mean change 11.40 ± 14.356 mg/dL). Age over 60 and general anesthesia were significant factors associated with elevated blood sugar.
Conclusion: This study reveals a significant postoperative increase in blood glucose levels in diabetic patients, particularly those aged over 60 and under general anesthesia.
The Effects of Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises on Visual Reaction Times and Certain Motor Skills in Young Male Boxers
Authors: Okut Sedat , Kızılca Serkan
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to determine the effects of open kinetic chain (OKC) and closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises on visual reaction times and certain motor skills in young male boxers. Twelve young male athletes (mean age: 16.92±1.08 years) voluntarily participated in this study, which employed a pretest-posttest experimental research model, a quantitative research method, without a control group. The Ethics Committee Approval required for the research was received from Muş Alparslan University Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee with decision number 9/73 dated 08.11.2023. Prior to and following training in OKC and CKC exercises, the athletes were tested on visual reaction times, vertical jumping, and flexibility. The paired samples t-test was applied to normally distributed data. According to our findings, there were no significant differences in the visual reaction time and flexibility tests with respect to the pre- and post-test results for the OKC exercises (p ˃ .05), although a significant difference was detected for the vertical jump test (p ˂ .05), with the post-test values determined to be lower than the pre-test values. While there were no significant differences in the CKC exercise pre-and post-test results for the vertical jump and flexibility tests (p ˃.05), a significant difference was observed in the visual reaction test (p ˂ .05), for which the post-test values were lower than the pre-test values. Based on these results, OKC exercises were determined to have a negative impact on jumping ability, whereas CKC exercises exhibited positive effects on visual reaction times. The use of CKC exercises can thus be recommended for studies aimed at improving visual reaction performance in young male boxers.
La vulnérabilité de la règle de la majorité aux paradoxes d'Anscombe et d'Ostrogorski : une analyse comparative
Authors: Mbih Boniface , Valeu Aristide
Published: August 2024

L'objectif de cet article est d'examiner les circonstances dans lesquelles les paradoxes d'Anscombe et d'Ostrogorski sont susceptibles de se produire lorsque les individus expriment des votes dichotomiques, c'est-à-dire lorsque le suff rage exprimé prend la forme oui/non. Nos résultats principaux apportent une réponse au problème de la fréquence de ces paradoxes, à la fois en fonction du nombre de votants et du nombre de motions (ou de projets) sur lesquels les individus sont appelés à s'exprimer. Ces résultats sont obtenus dans le cadre de deux modèles probabilistes classiques en théorie du choix social, à savoir les hypothèses de culture impartiale que nous noterons IC (impartial culture) et de culture impartiale anonyme , que nous noterons IAC (impartial anonymous culture). Plus précisément, dans le cas de trois motions, nous calculons la probabilité exacte qu'une confi guration de votes individuels - un état de l'opinion - conduise à l'un ou l'autre de ces deux paradoxes ; et dans le cas de plus de trois motions, nous utilisons des simulations, à l'aide de la technique de Monte Carlo, pour obtenir des estimations de la fréquence de ces paradoxes.
Déterminants institutionnels de l'emploi en Pologne - perspective régionale
Authors: Woźniak-Jęchorek Beata
Published: August 2024

Cet article vise à identifi er les déterminants institutionnels de l'emploi en Pologne dans ses diff érentes régions. Le marché du travail en Pologne n'est pas homogène. On peut noter des diff érences régionales au niveau de l'activité professionnelle, de l'emploi, du chômage et en conséquence dans le développement économique. Face à cette réalité, quelles sont les sources de cette inégalité ? Selon l'hypothèse classique c'est surtout la conséquence de changements structurels. Les institutionnalistes, à leur tour cherchent les causes dans l'environnement institutionnel. Cette dernière voie de recherche a été utilisée dans cet article. Dans la première partie, je présenterai la caractéristique institutionnelle du marché du travail en Pologne, et dans la deuxième - en passant au niveau régional, je testerai l'impact des certains facteurs institutionnels sur l'emploi. Parmi les indicateurs institutionnels j'utiliserai les salaires réels, le Kaitz indice et le « Gender Gap » - la diff érence entre l'activité professionnelle des hommes et des femmes. L'analyse empirique concernera la période 2003-2012.
Les déterminants du développement des archés boursiers en Afrique Subsaharienne
Authors: Konte Mamadou Abdoulaye , Cisse Mamadou , Birba Bali Jean-Jacques , Behanzin Tomondji Dayane Thiernaud
Published: August 2024

La présente étude s'est fixée pour objectif de rechercher les déterminants du développement des marchés boursiers en Afrique Subsaharienne. Pour cela, neuf marchés boursiers de la région ont été étudiés et la capitalisation boursière en pourcentage du PIB a été utilisée comme indicateur de développement du marché boursier. Pour parvenir à l'objectif, un modèle Vectoriel Auto Régressif (VAR) en Panel a été utilisé afin de tenir compte de l'interdépendance entre le marché boursier, la croissance économique et le marché bancaire. Les résultats ont révélé que le taux de croissance économique, la capitalisation boursière retardée d'une période, la masse monétaire en pourcentage du PIB, le taux d'infl ation, le taux de rotation du marché boursier et le degré d'ouverture commerciale sont les déterminants du développement des marchés boursiers en Afrique Subsaharienne. Par ailleurs, l'étude a montré qu'il existe une causalité réciproque entre les trois sphères que sont : le marché boursier, le marché bancaire et la croissance économique.