bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Promoting Transparency in Collaborative Governance through Non-State Actors: A Comparative Case Analysis of South Africa and Zimbabwe
Authors: Kapesa Tonderai  , Dorasamy Nirmala
Published: September 2024

Objective: Collaborative governance is an innovative approach to address complex societal challenges, involving partnerships between state and non-state actors. Consequently, social media is powerful tools for promoting transparency and accountability. Methodology: The study examines the role of non-state actors in leveraging social media to enhance transparency in collaborative governance initiatives. The research analyses two case studies - the #FeesMustFall campaign in South Africa and the #Tajamuka/Sesijikile campaign in Zimbabwe. Results: Through a qualitative analysis of the case studies, the study explores how non-state actors, such as civil society organizations and activist groups, have utilized social media to amplify their voices, mobilize public support, and exert pressure on government entities. Findings reveal that effective use of social media can empower non-state actors to overcome information asymmetries, facilitate public scrutiny, and foster collaborative problem-solving. Conclusions: However, contextual factors, such as political environments and digital access, shapes the dynamics of social media-driven transparency efforts.
A Historiographical and Cultural Overview of Old Albanian Writing
Authors: Dr. Anisa Kosteri  , Dr. Zamira Shkreli
Published: September 2024

The northwestern dialects of Albanian stretch from Plava and Gucia in the North to Mat in the South, from Tivari and Ulqini in the West to Nikaj-Mërtur and Pukë in the East. This group of dialects includes the dialects of Kelmendi, Hoti, Kastrati, Shkreli, Buza e Uji, Koplik, Grizha, Lohe, Reci, Rrjolli, Shala, Shosh, Pulti, of Postriba, Shllak, Temal, Shkodra, Buna Bank, Drini Bank and Zadrima. The areas where the northwestern dialects of Albanian are spoken, as evidenced by the discoveries made so far, were inhabited very early. The great Ardian tribe lived in these places. Moving specifically to the studies of Northwestern Albanian dialects, we see their origin at the beginning of the 20th century, although their data did not present scientific certainty. The Albanian lexicographers of the Northern region Frang Bardhi, Nikollë Gazulli and Benedikt Dema also played a fundamental role in the creation of the old Albanian literature, but the invaluable help started by Buzuku, Budi and Bogdani should not be left out.
Mathematical Graph Based Urban Simulations as a Tool for Biomimicry Urbanism?
Authors: Kęstutis Zaleckis  , Indrė Gražulevičiūtė-Vileniškė  , Gediminas Viliūnas
Published: September 2024

Biomimicry studies natural systems and attempts to use the gained knowledge and understanding to solve human problems. Can biomimicry, if applied in urban planning, help to make our cities more sustainable or, precisely, more friendly for walkable and 15-minute city models?
Various researchers identify the following features of natural systems as form fits function, catalysis of cooperation, local contextuality, continuity of development, diversity, integrity, redundancy, decentralization, multifunctionality, and less energy consumption (e.g. TOD if the energy needed for transportation is considered), hierarchy, fractality, etc.
The presented research has two objectives:

analyze the possibility of describing and evaluating the degree of expression of the features of natural systems in urban spatial structures to use them for comparison, benchmarking, or creation of a biomimicry index;
evaluate if cities with more strongly expressed biomimicry features could be considered more walkable and close to the 15-minute city concept.

To give answers to the above-presented questions Riga, Vilnius, and Tallinn were investigated. They represent both certain similarities and differences in terms of history, urban planning, political context, size, etc.  A simulative mathematical graph model was used as the main tool to describe and analyze complex urban structures based on spatial configurations. Various graph centralities were employed to describe and compare the expression of natural systems’ features in the selected cities. OSM data was used to overlap graph models with such information as the density of inhabitants, concentrations of various points of interest in order to evaluate walkability and 15-minute city friendliness.
The research results could be seen as an important step for better understanding  of informal principles of biomimicry that can help transform urban areas.
The Influence of Virtual Currencies on Conventional Currencies A Case Study on the Bitcoin and the Price of Gold
Authors: Kaibo Wang  , Muhamad Khalil Omar  , Idaya Husna Mohd
Published: September 2024

This research investigates the growing impact of virtual currencies, with a specific focus on how Bitcoin, a leading digital currency, influences gold prices. It delves into the evolving role of Bitcoin in the traditional financial sphere, examining its effect on gold, a classical asset and a benchmark of economic stability. Through this study, we aim to understand the nuances of this unique interaction and its implications for the broader financial landscape. This paper presents an in-depth case study that examines the correlations and potential causal relationships between the volatility in virtual currency markets and gold price fluctuations, a traditional indicator of economic stability and a renowned safe-haven asset, with a particular focus on the period encompassing the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a range of econometric methods, including time-series analysis and the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model, this research analyzes historical price data from the past decade, with a special emphasis on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic alongside other key geopolitical events and macroeconomic factors, to elucidate the interplay between these distinct asset classes.
Quantitative Research on the Internet Consumption Financial Model Based on the Difference Analysis of Risk Score Tracks
Authors: Shih-Chieh Lin  , Ying-Li Lin  , Tzu-Ting Chao
Published: September 2024

The main research purpose of this article is to sort out consumer information without specific personal data and use the target company’s neural network risk control decision model which is based on the risk scoring trajectory.  We find the main interpretation variables, and then verify the direction and extent of the target’s influence to verify empirical results and help the target company make a correct decision analysis on the credit applicants’ loans. The final empirical results show that the analysis results of the minimum square method and the analysis results of the truncated regression model can be found: the gender, population identity characteristics, consumer performance capabilities, consumer risk of trust, consumer preferences, consumer behavior characteristics, behavioral characteristics, number of financial institutions the consumer have applied for loans, credit litigation, and loan period were the nine main explanatory variables affecting the composite score. Regarding the influence of each variable on the comprehensive score: the impact of four index variables such as identity characteristics, contract performance ability, consumption preference, and behavioral characteristics on the comprehensive score is positive; it means that with higher identity feature score, contract performance ability, consumer preference score, and behavioral characteristic score, the comprehensive score increases.
Fusing Tradition and Modernity: A Strategic Marketing Approach for TCCEC Brand
Authors: Cao Shuran  , Farah Akmar Anor Salim  , Xu Ying
Published: September 2024

This paper examines the TCCEC (Traditional Chinese Culture Element Clothing) brand's challenges in integrating traditional Chinese cultural elements within a modern fashion context. Despite a unique artistic appeal, TCCEC faces market performance issues due to unclear positioning, misaligned product development, unengaging marketing, and subpar customer service. The study identifies these shortcomings using qualitative research methods and proposes strategies to enhance brand resonance, product relevance, marketing creativity, and customer satisfaction. The recommendations aim to improve TCCEC's market adaptability and serve as a guide for other brands blending tradition with modernity.
The Impact of Nurses Completing their Educational Attainment on the Health Services Provided to Patients and Reviews in Health Centers
Authors: Madiha.S.Almalayo  , Aishah.G.Alotibi  , Ghadi.M.Albshri  , Hajar.G.Almohmadi  , Mona.T.Alnemari  , Zainab.H.Alhowsawy  , Badur.M.Albeshri  , Noor.M.Albshre  , Bandar.J.Alharbi  , Lamya.M.Bakhsh
Published: September 2024

This current study aims to know the impact of a nurse completing his educational attainment and its impact on the health services provided to society in general. It is also important to know the effect of completing his educational attainment on the quality of work and better dealing with patients and medical staff. It is also important to know its impact on increasing the organization of his time at work. Knowing its impact on increasing his efficiency in his work environment, A questionnaire was prepared via Google Drive and distributed to the population aged 25-55 years, men and women, in the city of Mecca. As for the questionnaire, it was distributed via the social networking program (WhatsApp) for the purpose of distancing for fear of the presence of the Corona virus. 400 questionnaires were distributed, and 395 responses were obtained via email to the principal researcher. The current study concluded that the impact of completing the educational attainment of male and female nurses and its impact on the health service provided was a very positive impact of 94.8%, and it also helped improve the health service provided to patients by a greater percentage of 90%.
The Role of Nursing is to Alert Patients to take Treatment in a Timely Manner
Authors: Amnah.K.Alansari  , Ebtehal.J.Felemban  , Hanaa.S.Alhejaili  , Haifa.S.Alhejaili  , Wedad.S.Alhejaili  , Emad.A.Almajnuni  , Salhah.A.Alomari  , Hadeel.A.Alsuqaty  , Khalid.A.Tawakkul  , Fahad.A.Albishri
Published: September 2024

This study aims The aim of the study is the effect of taking treatment by patients in a timely manner, the effect of taking treatment in a timely manner in preventing the side effects of the disease, the role of taking treatment in preventing other diseases for the patient, A questionnaire was prepared via Google Drive and distributed to the population aged 25-55 years, men and women, in the city of Mecca. As for the questionnaire, it was distributed via the social networking program (WhatsApp) for the purpose of distancing for fear of the presence of the Corona virus. 410 questionnaires were distributed, and 390 responses were obtained via email to the principal researcher.
Types of Legal Protection for Witnesses in Corruption Cases in the Saudi Law
Authors: Dr. Mohammed Ali Mohammed Al-Qarni
Published: September 2024

In view of the vital role played by the testimony or witness in detecting and combating corruption crimes, the Saudi Arabia issued a new  law for the protection of whistleblowers, witnesses, experts and victims, by Royal Decree No. (M/148) dated 8/8/1445 AH, and since there is a potential threat to those who dare to reporting or witnessing the commission of these crimes, the  low dealt with the types and forms of protection provided to them, and this research  tries to answer a key question, which is:  What types of protections does the Saudi low guarantee to witnesses in corruption cases?
This is done by using the descriptive , analytical research methodology, by characterizing and extrapolating the types of protection, and analyzing the texts of the low to identify the types and forms of protection contained therein.
The study reached several results, the most important of which are: the interest of the Saudi regulator in protecting witnesses in this type of cases to provide the necessary guarantees for the protection of human rights, as it enacted a set of security, judicial, functional and social guarantees to protect the witness, and organized a number  of new measures, including concealing the witness's identity and personal data, not attending him during the trial, and sufficiency, for example, with recordings without the possibility of discussing him.
The Image of the Negative Man in the Folk Tale (Qalat Hamida & Qalat Ajibiya) is a Model A Study According to the Descriptive Analytical Approach
Authors: Hanin Mahdi Atshan  , Dr. Dhyaa Ghani Al-Uboody
Published: September 2024

The folk tale or Popular tale, as a popular prose art, is transmitted orally from one generation to another. Therefore, the folk tale has occupied a prominent place among other literary genres, due to its characteristics and features that have made it present to various nations and peoples. It expresses the hopes and dreams of those peoples who have taken It is a way to have fun...and get rid of the harsh reality. These folk tales included different images of that life, as they represented the image of the negative man, and the traits of betrayal and weakness that characterized him. The folk tale is one of the means that preserve cultural heritage and consolidate cultural identity. It is one of the most important forms of expression. It is a summary of the experiences of generations, formulated in an interesting narrative form, full of lessons and noble values. It is a creation of the imagination in which the wisdom of society is revealed. It is a reflective mirror of the society in which it grew, so that the story is considered Folklore is one of the genres of popular literature that is beloved by adults and children, due to the elements it contains that attract, excite, and enrich the imagination, in addition to the positive values it contains. It is the ancient, common art of spontaneous speech, passed down from generation to generation, linked to customs and traditions. The story is the backbone of popular heritage, and it is what we metaphorically call popular literature. Among the studies of the folktale in which the researcher invested the importance of the folktale is a study by M. Furqan Abdel Kadhim Katyou Hammadi, tagged with (the popular story in the book of Qalat Ajibiya, Tihami Myths, Structure and Function).
Sustainable Entertainment: Management Strategies for Sustainable Growth in the Television Industry
Authors: Dr. Rimjhim Jha  , Dr. Kanchan Naidu  , Dr. Gayathri Band  , Dr. Soma Sharma
Published: September 2024

As it faces the threats and seizes the possibilities presented by sustainability, the television business is experiencing a profound shift. The potential for long-term expansion in the television industry is investigated in this study by looking at sustainable entertainment management practices. The research finds important tactics that production businesses and television networks may use to incorporate social, economic, and environmental sustainability into their operations by looking at existing practices and new developments. Case studies of prominent firms, examination of sustainability reports, and expert interviews make up the research's mixed-methods strategy. The results show that in order to promote sustainability, it is crucial to use energy-efficient technology, decrease waste with digital manufacturing processes, and encourage social responsibility with inclusive content and fair labour standards. In order to achieve sustainable development in the long run, the research stresses the significance of stakeholder involvement and strategic alliances. Stakeholders in this sector may use the suggestions made in this paper to improve their sustainability initiatives and meet the changing needs of the global market in a way that is good for the environment and their bottom line.
Developing a Multimedia Program to Enhance Concepts on Physics and Problem-Solving Skills among Students with Disabilities in the Intermediate Stage
Authors: Dr. Mohamad Ahmad Saleem Khasawneh
Published: September 2024

This investigation explored the effect of a multimedia program on developing physics concepts and physics problem-solving skills among ninth-grade students with learning disabilities. The study implemented the experimental method and built a multimedia program to develop concepts and physics problem-solving skills among ninth-grade students. The experiment was applied to 37 students from the ninth grade, who were selected from 5 different schools in Irbid, Jordan. The findings showed that the size of the effect of the program was large, as using the multimedia program helped students develop physics concepts properly because the program was designed according to organized and easy steps. It is clear from the results the effective impact of using multimedia in developing concepts and physics problem-solving skills, as the results indicated the superiority of the experimental group over the control group, even though the two groups were originally equal. The study recommends frequent use of multimedia effectively during the educational process because of its effective impact on students’ academic achievement and the creation of multimedia programs in all curricula, provided that these programs address the student, motivate him, and arouse his motivation to learn.
The Relationship between Social and Emotional Competencies and Standardized Test Scores among Elementary Schools in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Dr. Mohamad Ahmad Saleem Khasawneh
Published: September 2024

This study examines the relationship between social and emotional abilities and standardized test results among elementary school students in Saudi Arabia. The data was collected using a purposive sampling strategy, with the Social and Emotional Learning Assessment Scale (SELAS) used to assess skills and actual educational material utilized to provide standardized test results. Data analysis involves the utilization of descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficients, regression assessment, ANCOVA, and subgroup analyses. The results indicate a robust and positive correlation between social and emotional abilities and standardized test scores. The regression evaluation demonstrates the ability of these skills to accurately predict academic achievement. The ANCOVA method finds socio-economic variables as the primary moderators. The evident existence of disparities, principally influenced by gender and grade level, highlights the necessity for interventions that are specifically tailored to address these variances. Proposed approaches include integrating comprehensive social and emotional learning activities into educational curricula, implementing targeted interventions to address socio-economic disparities, and implementing strategies customized to individual genders. Maintaining continuous surveillance and assessment is crucial for fostering a comprehensive academic environment.
Gendered Response to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Modern Linguistics: Evaluating the Perspectives of Senior Lecturers on Technological Innovations
Authors: Nisar Ahmad Koka
Published: September 2024

The incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into contemporary linguistics exhibits a significant and transformational change in the discipline. AI technologies, which include natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and computational linguistics, have significantly transformed the methods employed by linguists for studying, analyzing, and applying linguistic principles. However, as the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within modern linguistics has presented novel opportunities, facilitating scholars in their investigation of language at an unprecedented scale and level of intricacy, it is pertinent to understand how language educators; especially, the university lecturers perceive these positive innovations. Nevertheless, the current research is focused on examining the responses of senior lecturers on the integration of AI in modern linguistics. The research objective further centered on gender variation in the responses of these lecturers in regard to technological innovations brought in by the integration of AI in modern linguistics. Using a quantitative research method, a good number of participants who are mainly senior lectures were engaged in an online interview. These participants consisting of forty-six (46) females and thirty-seven (37) males shared their opinions with regard to the focus of the study. Moreover, two important hypotheses were developed for this research and a t-test was conducted to validate these hypotheses. The findings generated from the data analyzed indicated that although there are no significant differences in the perceptions of both male and female lecturers on the integration of AI in modern linguistics, there are some aspects specific to modern linguistics with observable gender variations in responses of the participants. Such aspect includes easy adaption of new AI tools, level of benefits and ethical challenges. Also, while female lecturers address the AI integration in modern linguistics from ethical and beneficial point of view, the male counterparts focused more on accessibility and inclusivity.
Political Talk Shows and Prioritization of Political Movement Issues in Iraq
Authors: Alia Adel Fakher
Published: September 2024

Political talk shows, in their various forms, are among the most eagerly presented programs by contemporary media outlets, as they are considered one of the most effective means of conveying the media message to the audience. It is well-known that political movement issues have a significant impact on the lives of Iraqi citizens in various aspects—political, economic, social, and cultural, among others. Consequently, these issues have become a priority for media outlets in general and talk shows in particular, as they seek to find specific solutions to the discussed issues and achieve specific agendas and objectives through the talk show.
Given the importance of the topic, the researcher in this study aimed to understand the role of political talk shows in shaping and constructing the audience's agenda regarding political movement issues in Iraq. This study is classified as a descriptive study, and the researcher employed the survey method to collect information and data from the respondents. A questionnaire was used to gather data, and it was administered to a purposive, multi-stage sample consisting of 294 respondents from the audience in Baghdad Province.
Rules of Islamic creed ''Aqidah'' Between Theory and Practical (A Study of creed Issues According to Ash'arites)
Authors: Mohammed Adel Masoud Mohammed
Published: September 2024

The attention to the deductive method began with Imam Al-Ash’ari and the establishment of the rules of theorizing from the first moment of the emergence of the Ash’ari school of thought at the hands of the founder of the school of thought, Abu Al-Hasan Al-Ash’ari, and the scholars who followed after him who wrote theological works. This reflects the great care of the Ash’arism in rooting and theorizing the methods of theory, and setting the methodological rules of reasoning, so he dealt with  The research examines the most important comprehensive theological rules through which the Ash’ari reasoned in the doctrinal issues on which Ash’ari theological thought was founded, taking into account the extent of stability or change that occurred in some of these rules along the path of the Ash’ari doctrine. The aim of this study was to answer an important methodological question in formulating the verbal thinking curriculum:  It is: What is the impact of comprehensive verbal rules in achieving intellectual consistency and methodological consistency in the theory of verbal reasoning according to the Ash’arism between theory and application? The answer to the nature of this research required delving into the journey of exploring the idea of comprehensive verbal grammar in the theological heritage. It was appropriate for this task to adopt the historical approach in collecting the material and searching for comprehensive grammar in its context from the verbal works approved in the Ash’arite school. It was necessary to study the origins of the theory of verbal grammar. Comprehensive and anticipating the methodological features governing inference, adopting the analytical approach; The approach adopted in this study was a combined approach of the two approaches: historical and analytical, in order to reach the impact of comprehensive verbal rules in both theoretical and applied studies.
Tolerance Temper in The Prophets’ Calling with Their People the Prophet Ibrahim, may God bless him and grant him peace, is a model
Authors: Hassan Muhammad Ali Al Ayoub Asiri  , Khaled Muhammad Saleh Al-Shahrani
Published: September 2024

In this research, I tried to collect and study Qur’anic verses related to the topic of tolerance temper in the prophets’ calling to their people, through the calling of the Prophet Ibrahim, may God bless him and grant him peace, to his people. At the end of the research, it concluded with results, the most prominent of which were: that the Holy Qur’an is the constitution of morals and etiquettes, and it includes sublime etiquettes and refined morals, and that the Prophet Ibrahim , may God bless him, was the most prominent worker of divine directives, especially with regard to tolerance temper with his people when calling them to Islam.  The research also ended with a recommendation to conduct specialized studies on tolerance temper among the prophets in the rest of the Qur’anic surahs.
Development of Internationalization Process Model of Thai Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Emerging Markets: A Study of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS)
Authors: Jitusa Khanthong  , Wasan Sakulkijkarn
Published: September 2024

According to modern organizational theory, the growth of companies in developing nations is due to the coming together of public and private sector interorganizational networks and globalization. Within an open system and a very dynamic environment, a corporation cannot work autonomously. Here are the objectives of the study: The goals of this research are threefold: first, to learn how Thai SMEs expanded into BRICS countries; second, to find out what kinds of inter-organizational networks Thai SMEs relied on when going global; and third, to give some advice to Thai SMEs that want to expand internationally in BRICS and to the Thai government on how to set up management networks that help with investment and internationalization. Documentary analysis of the database from the office of small and medium enterprise promotion and in-depth interviews were among the qualitative approaches employed in this study. This study examined 76 individuals from Thailand who were considered significant informants due to their extensive understanding of developing markets, namely those in the BRICS countries. A total of 63 executives responsible for overseeing their businesses' activities in the BRICS nations, together with 10 operational officers and 3 government officials, were chosen as key informants. In order to get trustworthy information for this study, the researcher used the triangulation method. Executives and government officials with operational responsibilities inside government agencies were interviewed in-depth, and their data was cross-referenced with that from pertinent papers. Thai SMEs were affected by the BRICS countries' political, legal, and socio-cultural frameworks, according to the study. Companies in the BRICS countries went global for three main reasons: to tap into untapped markets, to boost operational efficiency, and to secure access to critical resources. For Thai SMEs looking to grow their business in BRICS nations, the following factors were crucial to their success: 1) The network between different organizations; 2) the capacity to adjust to political and legal changes in BRICS countries; 3) non-formal ties; 4) the capability of local employees; 5) the appropriateness of the entrance method approach; and 6) knowledge gained from past mistakes.
The Impact of Streaming Platforms on Hollywood Film Financing: A Financial and Data-Driven Analysis of Disruptions and Strategies in the New Media Landscape
Authors: Aizhu Zhang
Published: September 2024

The rapid rise of streaming platforms such as Netflix and Disney+ has fundamentally disrupted traditional Hollywood film financing models. This paper examines the financial impacts of these platforms on Hollywood's established funding mechanisms, highlighting how they have reshaped revenue streams, investment patterns, and risk management strategies. By leveraging data analytics and financial modelling, this study explores how traditional studios and new media companies have adapted their financing strategies to align with the evolving digital landscape. Additionally, the paper delves into the implications of these shifts for future film production and distribution, offering insights into how data-driven decision-making increasingly influences investment choices in the entertainment industry. Through a comprehensive analysis, this research provides a deeper understanding of the interplay between technology and finance in shaping the future of Hollywood.
The Role of Emergency Paramedics in Transporting Cases to Health Facilities
Authors: Bandar.A.Alsaedi  , Abdullah.D.Shreefi  , Ibrahim.J.Alnajjar  , Fayez.G.Aljaid,  , Ahmad.M.Asiry  , Khalid.T.Alotaibi  , Alaa.A.Alharbi
Published: September 2024

This study aims to the role of emergency paramedics in transporting cases to hospitals, the rate of completion of emergency paramedics in transporting cases to hospitals in record time, the role of emergency paramedics in saving people’s lives , a questionnaire was prepared via Google Drive and distributed to the population aged 25-55 years, men and women, in the city of Mecca. As for the questionnaire, it was distributed via the social networking program (WhatsApp) for the purpose of distancing for fear of the presence of the Corona virus. 400 questionnaires were distributed, and 380 responses were obtained via email to the principal researcher. The paramedic writes a brief report and sends it with the injured person when he is transported to the doctor or to the hospital? Yes 91.1%. From the participants’ opinions, we it concluded that the role of the emergency paramedic is extremely important in saving people’s lives.
An Analysis of Non-verbal Performance in Theatre
Authors: Chong Pan  , Farideh Alizadeh  , Rosdeen bin Suboh
Published: September 2024

Theatre, commonly seen as an audiovisual art, has performance at its core. Performance is mainly narrative through language, movement, dance, music, art and other forms to create an artistic image for the stage, which contains verbal and non-verbal elements. Non-verbal elements have crucial implications for theatre practice and theoretical perception. The present research investigates non-verbal performance in theatre based on semiotics and non-verbal communication theory. The study found that non-verbal performance includes (not limited to) posture, movement, gestures, props, and costumes. To make a more comprehensive analysis of non-verbal performance in theatre, a mixed research method combining textual analysis and questionnaire survey to collect data was employed, comprehensively investigate non-verbal performance in theatre, and comprehensively discuss the definition, classification and characteristics of key elements of non-verbal performance in drama based on the research design of analytical study, and reveals how non-verbal performances are expressed in theatre. Then, it provides ideas for the theatre creation and education.
Educational Programs to Promote Social Entrepreneurship: Development of Human and Community Skills in Real Environments
Authors: Gustavo Adolfo Santana Sardi  , Néstor Vicente Mendoza Ledesma  , María Luz Gonzales Díaz  , Fabian Alveiro Contreras Medina
Published: September 2024

This quantitative study investigates the impact of educational programs designed to foster social entrepreneurship on the development of human and community skills. Data were collected from 150 university students in Latin America, who participated in social entrepreneurship programs during the 2022-2023 academic cycle. Through structured surveys, key competencies such as leadership, empathy, problem-solving and teamwork were assessed. The results show that educational programs that integrate social entrepreneurship have a significant impact on the development of skills that not only benefit students individually, but also their communities. This study highlights the importance of practical experiences in education for social entrepreneurship.
Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in Civil Legislation: A Comparative Study Between French Civil Law and Iraqi Civil Law
Authors: Fatima Abdul Rahim Ali Al-Musallamawi  , Mona Muhammad Kazem Abbas Al-Dulaimi
Published: September 2024

This study deals with the protection of intellectual property rights in French and Iraqi civil law. This is because the literary and life creativity in Iraq is declining, it is difficult to invest money in new things, and the number of people who comply with the artificial laws made since 2003 is increasing, and secondly, another reason, people's ignorance of the existing laws in Iraq. Iraq, so it is necessary. In each legislation, legal mechanisms are used to promote media and life publishing and help people make money in the process of inventing literary and life works, which can be achieved by granting them a series of intellectual property rights that represent different privileges. From the fundamental rights of people, which are psychologically and morally valid at one or more points in time.
This leads us to delve deeper into these rights, which have been incorporated into civil subjects since the creation of some of them through exchanges between authors and publishers or those who own innovative objects. This returns to the ownership model of the target company. In this way, we will mainly discuss the issue of intellectual property rights and carefully discuss the specific rights divided between the French Civil Code and the Civil Code, and then turn our attention to the two themes of law and incentives. The Civil Code collapses. This consists of comparing the independence of intellectual property rights, mainly regulated by French and Iraqi civil laws, and secondly with some provisions of the model.
Neurosciences and Emotional States of Latin American University Professors in the Post-Covid-19 Pandemic Stage
Authors: Walther Hernán Casimiro Urcos  , David Ocampo Eyzaguirre  , Julie Marilú Salazar Musayón  , Enaidy Reynosa Navarro  , Javier Francisco Casimiro Urcos  , Consuelo Nora Casimiro Urcos
Published: September 2024

The article aimed to determine the relationship between neuroscience and emotional states in university faculty members from Latin America during the post-pandemic stage of COVID-19. It highlights the importance of understanding emotions from a neuroscientific perspective to develop strategies that enhance emotional management and resilience in the educational context. The descriptive-correlational research included a sample of 318 faculty members from various Latin American countries. The results revealed severe levels of stress (88.4%) and anxiety (92.1%), as well as inadequate (40.9%) or moderate (46.9%) levels of resilience among the faculty members. A strong positive correlation was found between neuroscience and emotional states (rho=0.860), as well as a good positive correlation between neuroscience and resilience (rho=0.739). The study concludes that the knowledge and application of neuroscience principles could contribute to lower levels of stress and anxiety and increase resilience in university faculty members, emphasizing the importance of integrating these disciplines into the understanding and management of emotions in the educational field.
Physical-Recreational Activities in Basic Education Students: A Systematic Review
Authors: Helen Priscilla Salvatierra Mendieta  , Gina Karina Tumbaco Villamar  , Andrea Sinche-Guzmán  , Denisse Maricela Salcedo Aparicio  , Robby Oliver Gutiérrez Gonzales  , Guiceli Codina Patiño García  , Carlos Alberto Cherre Antón
Published: September 2024

The objective of this research was to systematize the results of existing publications on basic recreational activities in Basic Education students during the years 2019 to 2023. The method adopted in the research was a review of the scientific literature, based on a documentary design, involving the stages that include exploring the sources, carrying out the filtering process to select the most significant and relevant studies, then interpreting the results and subsequently analyzing them. The type of research was a systematic, retrospective, observational review. The databases considered were Scopus, Scielo, EBSCOHOST and Sciencedirect. As inclusion and exclusion criteria, studies from the last 5 years were taken into account, which considered the research variables taking them in a general or specific way and no books, theses or conference documents were taken. The presentation of the results was used following the PRISMA method adapted from the year 2020. The results of the systematic review allowed us to theoretically associate the recreational physical activities carried out by basic education students with personal perception, motivation, psychosocial aspects and social barriers that constitute factors. conditions for its execution.
Teacher Training: (Dis)encounter between Theory and Practice
Authors: Gerardo I. Sánchez  , Ximena E. Jara  , Fernando A. Verdugo
Published: September 2024

The preparation of teachers is a key process in the development of effective teachers, however, initial training always seems insufficient and outdated to produce the expected teaching profile and respond to the dynamic character of today's society. This article reports part of the research "teachers in the process of initial training" (2020-2021), developed in the context of a Faculty of Education Sciences, Chile.  Based on a qualitative methodology and a case study research strategy, we worked with 120 pedagogy students in the process of training, who offered their representations regarding the theory-practice relationship in the context of the Chilean educational system.  In a complementary way, 5 focus groups were administered with the intention of enriching ideas and perspectives. The criteria to choose them were to be studying a pedagogy program, with experience of practices in schools and that they accepted to participate voluntarily, after signing consent. The results show that  the theory-practice relationship can be understood in various ways: dependence, disagreement and integration which influence the way teaching is understood and its exercise. In terms of projections, the need arises to think of a training that in a bidirectional way manages to theorize the practice and experience the theory.
Trusting Our Instincts: Evaluating the Evolutionary and Rational Foundations of Moral Intuitions
Authors: Hao Anwen
Published: September 2024

This paper delves into the nature and reliability of moral intuitions, building upon Jonathan Haidt’s social intuitionist model, which suggests that moral judgments stem from instinctive reactions followed by rational justifications. By examining Haidt’s experiments, which reveal the primacy of intuitive responses over rational deliberation, this paper seeks to address whether we have valid reasons to trust these moral intuitions. Drawing from evolutionary psychology, it argues that moral intuitions have historically contributed to the survival and success of the human species, thereby providing them with normative value. However, given the rapid advancements in technology and societal changes, these intuitions may sometimes lead to nonoptimal or disastrous outcomes. The paper proposes a rational test to determine the reliability of moral intuitions: we should trust an intuition if its generalized application benefits the human species. Potential counterarguments, such as the historical misuse of evolutionary logic in eugenics, are addressed to underscore the validity of this test. The conclusion emphasizes that while moral intuitions are generally trustworthy due to their evolutionary roots, rational thought must intervene when intuitions become outdated in the face of contemporary challenges.
The Impact of Music on Student Concentration: Exploring Genre and Productivity
Authors: Wang Audrey
Published: September 2024

Concentration is one of the most important factors in determining a person’s efficiency

and work ethic. There has not been much study done on the manipulation of concentration to determine its direct effects on efficiency. Listening to music while studying has also become prominent in Generation Z. This paper strives to explore the correlation between listening to music and adolescents’ concentration levels. A literature review was conducted using Google Scholar and a study was conducted on 25 high school students from the same school in Georgia. The Mozart effect and Arousal Mood hypothesis were explored within the literature review to help understand why music affects people. The results indicated that those with higher productivity tend to listen to music less. This negative finding as obtained from the study does not support the current trend of listening to music while studying. This study enriches the research on music and sparks necessary future investigations on specifics such as genre. These specifics would deepen our understanding which could make music an even more powerful tool.
The Madwoman in the Attic: Tracing the Feminization of Madness From Ancient Myths to Shakespeare’s Literature
Authors: Zhang Luoxuan
Published: September 2024

In both the current social media context, where female victims of sexual assaults are often demonized as lunatic, and in literary works featuring the archetype of the “madwoman in the attic,” madness is frequently associated with femininity. It is an amplification of the traits society typically ascribes to femininity: uncontrollable emotions, irrationality, susceptibility to influence, and vengefulness when discredited. The trope of the madwoman in Victorian literature, epitomized by Bertha Mason in Jane Eyre, has been extensively explored in existing literature. This paper employs an intertextual analysis to extend the temporal scope of study further back, tracing the origins of madness in ancient Greek etymology and myths to the analysis of Ophelia in the Elizabethan era work Hamlet. The aim of this paper is to examine how the literary image of the madwoman has undergone semantic changes through intertextual relationships. This paper concludes that madness is inherently feminine, both from Greek etymological and religious origins; the narrative of the madwoman as both excessively and insufficiently feminine reflects the inherent contradictions in the patriarchal definition of femininity; by the Elizabethan era, the literary trope of female madness had evolved from a tool to cast women as “the other” into an opportunity to provide them with agency and validation. This thesis not only provides the marginalized and silenced image of the madwoman in literature with the representation it deserves, but also offers readers a new perspective to view madness as a form of liberation and a means of breaking free.
Study Of The Effect Of Accumulated Cypermethrin Residues In Cattle Meat In Some Areas Of Karbala Province
Authors: Jabur Zainab Ali , Assist. Prof. Dr. Kadhim Saleh Kadhim  , Fadhil Assist. Prof. Dr. Ali Hussein
Published: September 2024

The synthetic pesticide cypermethrin is used in livestock and agriculture in Iraq. Due to the excessive use of these pesticides, they accumulate in the first feed of animals, causing health problems. Accordingly, the following study was designed for demonstration determination of synthetic cypermethrin by HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) in cattle meat samples. One hundred samples were collected from various local markets and butcher shops from (Al- Hassainya, City Center, Al-Hur, Twairij, and Ain Al-Tamer) Kerbala-Iraq. Five grams were collected separately from each sample. Then, the samples (cattle meat) were crushed and homogenized, after which 25 ml of acetonitrile was added for extraction the pesticides residues from these sample then the reagents were added to extract then the extract were injected to HPLC instrument. The obtained results revealed that (Al-Hassainya, City Center, Al-Hur, Twairij, and Ain Al-Tamer) (0.1569; 5.408; 6.409; 5.509; 5.408ppm), in cattle meat, respectively. From the results in this study, Al-Hur cattle meat (6.409±0.1137) was contaminated more than all regains of Karbala distract. This study showed the dangers of the presence of synthetic cypermethrin in cattle meat, threatening consumer health.
Study the Effect of Mango Peel Extract on Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated From Urinary Tract Infection
Authors: Hasan Rajaa Ali
Published: September 2024

Objective:  Urinary tract infection is an infection that affects any part of the urinary system. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most infections affect the lower part of the system, the bladder and urethra. The infection may reach the kidneys and develop into kidney failure. This study aimed to find a new natural extract against the germs that cause the disease to help reduce the large number of patients suffering from the disease. Methods: This study included plant extraction for mango peels by used ethanol 70% in soxhlet apparatus. Urine samples were collected from dogs, and samples containing inflammatory cells were isolated and cultured. The cultured bacteria were identified by used morphology of colony, Gram stain and biochemical tests. Biofilm made by used microliter plate method, activity of mango peels extract (MPE) was measured by well agar diffusion method, the concentration of minimal inhibitory (MIC), and the concentration of minimal bactericide (MBC) was measured by broth dilution method, Statistical analysis was used to determine the effectiveness of the extract. Results: Diagnosis for isolated pathogenic bacteria of urine samples which contained inflammatory cells staph aureus, E.coli,  pseudomonas.  The best Biofilm formation of staph aureus (91.7)%  followed by E.coli ( 83.4),  pseudomonas (16.7). The highest effectiveness of mango peels extract activity was recorded against staph aureus (22-26) mm zone of inhibition and (17-19)mm of E.coli ciprofloxacin gave (22-25)mm zone of inhibition of S.aureus and (18-22)mm E.coli . The concentration of minimal inhibitory (2mg/ml) of staph aureus and (4mg/ml)  E.coli  The concentration of minimal bactericide (4mg/ml)  of staph aureus  and (8mg/ml)   E.coli. The Statistical analysis of inhibition halos of staph aureus (24  ± 0.6  )  highest than  E.coli (18 ± 0.2) of MPE and the Statistical analysis of inhibition halos of staph aureus(23± 0.2) and(20± 0.6 )   E.coli  of ciprofloxacin. Conclusion: Mango peels extract have antibacterial effect against both gram positive and gram negative pathogenic bacteria isolated from UTI. Use of extract is help in treating patients with urinary tract infection, MPE contributing and limiting the progression of the condition.