bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Disparity in Supreme Court Decisions and Medan Religious Court Decisions Regarding the Determination of Heirs
Authors: Syam Syafruddin , Zahara Fatimah , Pulungan Madinah
Published: March 2024

The Supreme Court, through Decision Number 485 K/Ag/2013, issued a decision regarding determining the inheritance rights of non-Muslim heirs through the 'aṣabah sababiyah route. The legal basis regarding 'aṣabah sababiyah is not contained in the marriage law or the compilation of Islamic law. In its decision, the Supreme Court referred to the 'aṣabah sababiyah theory of Egyptian inheritance law. This decision is a legal effort based on the decision of the Medan Religious Court Number 751/Pdt.G/2011/PA.MDN, which stated that, in inheritance law, the number of ulama agreed to require that heirs and heirs must have the same religion, namely Islam. This problem is interesting to study in more depth through the views of the Medan Religious Court judges and analyze based on a progressive legal perspective. This research is empirical legal research with a qualitative approach, and data collection in this research uses observation, interview techniques, and then analysis. This research found that 'aṣabah sababiyah is an asabah in the class of heirs, which occurs because of freeing both male and female slaves. The views of the Medan Religious Court judges regarding Supreme Court decision Number 485 K/AG/2013 concerning the Determination of the Heirs of 'Ashabah Sababiyah are in two groups, namely accepting the decision and rejecting the decision. If the disparity in the decisions of the Supreme Court and the Medan Religious Court in determining heirs of different religions is viewed based on progressive law, then Supreme Court Decision Number 485 K/AG/2013 is closer to the value of legal progressivity because one form of application of progressive law by judges is to realize social justice through the method of legal discovery by placing social justice in society above statutory regulations.
Application of Ex Officio Rights Based on Gender Justice in Divorce Lawsuit in Surabaya Religious Court, Indonesia
Authors: Azizah  , Ali Hisyam Mohammad , Abou-Bakr Omaima
Published: March 2024

The divorce rate of PA Surabaya in 2022 was recorded at 10,327 divorce applications, 5,802 cases were decided, 4,171 divorce cases compared to 1,631 cases. High number of divorce cases makes PA Surabaya must play role and be able to resolve Islamic family law problems fairly for the litigants. This research is text-based through the reading of court rulings from gender justice perspective. The purpose of the study: (1) to know the legal basis for the judge's consideration in the divorce lawsuit case Number:3950/Pdt.G/2023/PA.Sby. (2) How to apply Ex Officio rights based on gender justice in PA Surabaya for the fulfillment of wife's rights after divorce. The type of qualitative research is in the form of analysis of divorce case decisions, in-depth interviews, with judges who tried cases number (3950/Pdt.G/2023/PA.Sby). Using a gender approach with benefit indicators, not based on stereotypes (ridicule), don’t lead to the creation of marginalization (sex differentiation), don’t lead to gender-based violence and the absence of subordination (deviation of one gender). The results of this study show that PA Surabaya in legal products, especially in divorce lawsuits, is not accordance with the principles of gender justice, able to equalize gender by punishing husbands to pay muth'ah, iddah, hadhonah to ex-wives even though it’s not written in the lawsuit with Ex Officio rights and cooperates with the Surabaya City Government for the implementation of decisions and as a pioneer in the implementation of Book II article 41 C of Law Number 1 of 1974 and PERMA No.3 Year 2017.
The Influence of changes in Personal Income Tax Rate towards tax compliance by inttention to comply and tax knowledge as mediating variable
Authors: Wardani Pramita Sukma
Published: March 2024

The Objective of this research study is to examine the effect of attitude toward tax compliance on compliance pay tax through the inttention to comply and to examine the effect of sosialization on compliance pay tax through tax knowledge. Data collected from questionnaire and analyzed with PLS-based SEM techniques with software SmartPLS version 4.0. The result of the analysis show both attitude toward tax compliance were found to be significantly on compliance pay tax through the inttention to comply and the effect of sosialization also have a significant effect on compliance pay tax through tax knowledge
Analisis Materialitas Dan Corporate Sosial Responsibility Pada Umkm
Authors: Narulita Sari , Hurotul Aini Winda
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini kami lakukan di Banyuwangi, banyuwangi dipilih sebagai objek penelitian karena dalam 5 tahun terakhir mengalami perkembangan pariwisata yang begitu pesat serta diimbangi dengan kenaikan drastis jumlah UMKM. dari jumlah UMKM sebanyak 269.267 pada tahun 2015 menjadi 279.706 pada tahun 2020. Peningkatan jumlah ini tak lepas dari adanya peningkatan jumlah kunjungan pariwisata Banyuwangi. Kami melakukan survei pengambilan sampel dengan metode convenience sampling kepada pemilik usaha karena kami meyakini pemilik memiliki pengetahuan yang lebih akan usaha yang dijalankannya. Pengisian survei dilakukan secara langsung dengan mendatangi setiap UMKM sehingga memiliki tingkat respon dan pengembalian yang lebih tinggi. Survei didistribusikan kepada 400 UMKM yang tersebar Banyuwangi dengan menggunakan convenience sampling. Kami tidak menyebarkan kuesioner menggunakan google form atau bantuan aplikasi yang lain karena belum familiarnya pelaku UMKM dengan google form atau aplikasi survey. Adapun UMKM yang kami pilih, adalah UMKM dengan kegiatan menghasilkan barang atau ada proses produksi walaupun hanya sebatas pengemasan ulang. Dari 400 kuesioner disebar sebanyak 388 yang dapat digunakan, 12 kuesioner tidak digunakan karena kurang lengkapnya jumlah isian. Menggunakan perhitungan rumus slovin didapatkan jumlah sampel sebanyak 368 untuk bisa dikatakan dapat mewakili populasi. Kuesioner berisi pertanyaan-pertanyaan mengenai permasalahan materialitas di UMKM. permasalahan disini mengenai aspek ekonomi, sosial dan lingkungan hidup yang berdampak pada profit, people dan planet. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa isu-isu penting bagi UMKM adalah informasi produk, tanggung jawab pemasaran dan pengelolaan sampah. Isu-isu yang masih dianggap biasa bagi UMKM mengenai layanan pelanggan, keberlanjutan dan pemakaian listrik.
Using Summarization Technique through Voki as the Teaching Media to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension
Authors: Dilla Norra , Sada Clarry
Published: March 2024

Teaching reading comprehension is a challenge for most teachers in middle schools. It is due to students who are not used to read even in their first language, let alone the second language. Finding suitable techniques and strategies is seen as crucial to increase students' understanding of reading. As one of the web tools, VOKI has been proven to be effective in helping students to be more engaged in the reading comprehension process. Therefore, this study aims to use the summarization technique to improve students' reading narrative texts by using VOKI as the media. The finding from this study suggests that VOKI, as the teaching media, successfully improved students' reading comprehension in a narrative text and participation in the teaching-learning activity. The students enjoyed the process of reading narrative text with VOKI. It successfully made students more creative, improved the students' comprehension of the moral value in the narrative text of year-9 Students of SMPN 1 Sukadana in Academic Year 2020/2021.Keywords: Narrative text, Reading comprehension, Moral value, Teaching media, VOKI
Enhancing Students’' Creativity in Creating Greeting Cards through Project-Based Learning
Authors: Suwanto Suwanto
Published: March 2024

This research aims to know the process of the project-based learning (PjBL) model in increasing students’ creativity in making English greeting cards and) to understand the changes in students' behavior/attitudes after learning through the PjBL model. The research method used is action research, and the research participants were 11 students of class VIIIF SMP Negeri 17 Pontianak. The data were collected using observation sheets and tests. The obtained data are analyzed using a normality test (Kolmogorov Smirnov), homogeneity test (Levene test), and one sample T-Test. The results indicate several points. First, the process of increasing creativity using the PjBL model in making English greeting cards includes six steps; (a) Determining basic questions, (b) Designing project plans, (c) Preparing schedules, (d) Monitoring students and the project progress, (e) Testing results, (f) Evaluating students’ experiences. Second, the calculation results show that 0.200 is greater than the significance value of 0.05, which means that the data is normally distributed with the significance value is 0.209, which is greater than the 0.05 significance. This value shows that the variance of each sample is homogeneous with a significant value of 0.030, which is smaller than 0.05. Third, there were changes in the students’ behavior in which students who were originally quite active became active. The average assessment of the Pancasila student profile on the creative dimensions integrated into the project of creating greeting cards on the content/text aspect is 3.27, and design is 3.09, the picture is 2.91, and goals is 2.82.Keywords: PjBL, Greeting, Canva application.
Prediction of Diffusion Coefficient Through Machine Learning Based on Transition State Theory Descriptors
Authors: Ren Emmanuel , Coudert François-Xavier
Published: March 2024

Nanoporous materials serve as very effective media for storing or separating small molecules. To design the best materials for a given application based on adsorption, one usually assesses the equilibrium performance by using key thermodynamic quantities such as Henry constants or adsorption loading values. To go beyond standard methodologies, we probe here the transport effects occurring in the material by studying the self-diffusion coefficients of xenon inside the nanopores of framework materials. We find good correlations between the diffusion coefficients and the pore aperture size, as well as other geometrical and energetic descriptors. We used extensive molecular dynamics simulations to calculate the diffusion coefficient of xenon in 4,873 MOFs from the CoREMOF 2019 database, the first large-scale database of transport properties published at this scale. Based on this data, we present a tool to quickly evaluate the diffusion energy barrier that proved to be very correlated to the diffusion rate. This descriptor, alongside other geometrical characterizations, were then used to build a machine learning model that can predict the xenon diffusion coefficients in MOFs. The final trained model is quite accurate and shows a root mean square error (RMSE) on the log_{10} of the diffusion coefficient equal to 0.25.
Molecular Driving Force of a Small Molecule-Induced Protein Disorder-Order Transition
Authors: Mendoza-Martinez Cesar , Gupta Arun , Llabrés Salomé , Barlow Paul , Michel Julien
Published: March 2024

The selectivity and affinity of numerous protein-protein interactions depends upon the folding of intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) that accompanies complexation. Yet there are currently no guiding principles for a similar molecular recognition strategy aimed at the design of small-molecule modulators of this category of protein-protein interactions. Herein, the molecular driving forces that underpin selective ordering of the N-terminal intrinsically disordered ‘lid’ region of the oncoprotein MDM2 by the small molecule AM-7209 were elucidated by a combination of molecular dynamics simulations, calorimetry and NMR measurements. Strikingly, mutations of lid residues distant from the ligand-binding site modulate potency by up to three orders of magnitude. A key requirement for conversion of this IDR into an ordered motif is hydrophobic collapse via formation of a network of non-polar contacts between a chlorophenyl moiety of AM-7209 and the lid residue I19. Our findings underscore the crucial role that protein IDRs can play in drug-resistance mechanisms and expand strategies available to medicinal chemists for ligand optimisation endeavours.
بزاڤا مژدەبەرییا مەسیحی دناڤ دەولەتا ئێلخانی دا (٦٥٦-٧٣٦ك/١٢٥٨-١٣٣٥ز)
Authors: Mirzo Falah Kh. , Ismael Farsat M.
Published: March 2024

پۆختە:

پشتی کو ئەوروپی د هێرشێن خۆیێن خاچداریدا ل رۆژهەت ژلایێ لەشکەریڤە شکەستنێ دئینن، ل دەستپێکا سەدێ حەفتێ کۆچی/ سێزدێ زایینی هزرەك ل دەڤ هزرمەندێن ئەوروپا پەیدادبیت، ئەوژی بکارئینانا شێوازێ خاچدارییا ئاشتیانە بوو، نەکو جهێ خاچدارییا چەکداری بگریت، بەلێ داکو ببیتە پشتبەستەك بۆ بزاڤا لەشکەرییا خاچداران دژی موسلمانان، ئەو هزرە ل سەدێن حەفتێ و هەشتێ کۆچی/ سێزدێ و چاردێ زایینی ژلایێ ئەورپیانڤە دکەڤیتە د بوارێ جێبەجێکرنێدا، ب تایبەت پشتی دەولەتا ئێلخانی ل سەردەستێ هولاکو دهێتە دامەزراندن، ئەوژی ژبەر دلسۆزییا وی و ئێلخانێن ددیڤ ویدا بۆ مەسیحییان. پاپایێ ڕۆما و شاهێن ئەوروپا ئەوێ چەندێ ب دەلیڤە دبینن و دەست ب چالاکیێن مژدەبەرییێ دکەن د ناڤ ئاخا دەولەتا ئێلخانیدا، ئەوژی ب ڕێکا هنارتنا شاندێن خۆیێن مژدەبەرییێ، ل هەردوو قوناغێن پتپەرستییێ و ئیسلامی ژ دەستهەڵاتداریا ئێلخانێن مەغولی ب دەهان شاندێن فرەنسیسکانی و دومنیکانی د‌هێنە هنارتن، ب رێکا دامەزراندنا مەترانیەك و چەندین ئەسقفی و قوتابخانێن مەسیحی، بۆ ماوێ بتری هەشتی سالێن حوکمێ ئێلخانان، پاپایێ ڕۆما و شاهێن ئەوروپا مژدەبەرییێ ب ئایینێ مەسیحی دکەن ل سەر مەزهەبێ کاسولیکی ل ناڤ ئاخا دەولەتا ئێلخانی.

د ئەڤێ ڤەکۆلینێدا بەرسڤا چەندین پرسیارێن گرنگ هاتییەدان ل دۆر ئەوێ بزاڤا مژدەبەرییێ، ژ وان  ژی: ئەرێ ئەو بزاڤا مژدەبەرییا مەسیحی ل ناڤ چ ئایین یان مەزهەبان دهاتە ئەنجامدان؟ ئەرێ هەلویستێ  ئێلخانێن مەغولی و خەلکێ وێ ب گشتی بەرامبەر ئەوێ بزاڤێ چ بوو؟ ئەرێ ئەوێ بزاڤێ شیا ئارمانجێن خۆ ب دەستڤە بینیت؟. ڤەکۆلینێ پشتبەستن ل سەر چەندین ژێدەرێن سەرەکی و لاوەکییێن ب زمانێن جودایێن عەرەبی، ئینگلیزی و فارسی کریە.

پەیڤێن سەرەکی: ئێلخانی، مەسیحی، مژدەبەری، ئەوروپا، خاچداری.
Prediction of Stock Price of GCC Islamic Banks Using Neural Network
Authors: * Sakina , Anees Khan Muhamamd
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the predicting ability of two machine learning models (ANN and KNN) to predict the stock prices of GCC Islamic banks. Methodology: The study analyzes the accuracy rates of two machine learning models to predict the stock prices of GCC Islamic banks by using the daily stock prices (open, close, high, and low) for a period of ten years (May 4th, 2012–May 31st, 2022). Findings: The predicting ability of the trained ANN and KNN models is evaluated using standard strategic indicators: root mean square error (RMSE), mean bias error (MBE), and accuracy rates. Originality: This study is distinctive in that it emphasizes the significance of machine learning models as an alternative to traditional methods for predicting stock prices. Research Limitations: The study has conducted a comparative analysis of the accuracy rates of only two machine learning models and determined the superior model among them. Practical Implication: The findings of this study have certain implications, as the results can be used to gain significant profits in the GCC region, as they help in predicting market fluctuations, discovering hidden relationships in the data sets, and making accurate investment decisions.
The Effect of Sustainability Reporting Disclosure, Environment, Social and Governance Rating, and Digital Banking Transactions on Firm Value with Financial Performance as an Intervening Variable (Case Study on Commercial Bank in Indonesia)
Authors: Triyani Marissa , Siswanti Indra
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of disclosure on sustainability reporting(SR), environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings, and digital banking transactions on firm value (PBV) with financial performance (ROA) as an intervening variable. This study's population consists of eight Indonesian commercial banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange and classified as KBMI 3 or 4 that released financial and sustainability reports between 2018 and 2022. Thedata analysis approach of this study is quantitative, with a casual design processed using Eviews 12. The result of this study shows that disclosure of sustainability reporting has a positive and significant influence on firm value of KBMI 3 and 4 category banks, whereas ESG ratings, digital banking transactions, and company performance have no effect.
Echoes of Change: Game Driven Urban Regeneration
Authors:   , Jiang WanRan
Published: March 2024

Amidst the rapid urbanisation of modern cities, engaging citizens effectively in urban regeneration processes remains a formidable challenge. This study investigates the integration of game mechanics to facilitate negotiation among occupants, particularly within Urban Villages—a context where dense communities coexist alongside contemporary development initiatives. At its core, this research endeavours to design and implement an interactive tool empowering residents to participate actively in urban regeneration dialogues. Employing a research-through-design approach, the study outlines comprehensive objectives to create a user-friendly, game-like environment simulating architectural and urban design processes. The goal is to bridge the gap for non-specialists, enabling meaningful discussion engagement.

Through exploring gamification strategies, this investigation seeks to elucidate fundamental urban design characteristics. By democratising access to complex urban design concepts, the research aims to transform conventional urban regeneration discussions into participatory and inclusive dialogues.

This research presents a developed tool transcending specialist boundaries, empowering diverse stakeholders to contribute meaningfully to urban design decisions. Acknowledging limitations and addressing usability concerns raised by participants, this study is pioneering in democratising urban regeneration discussions.

In conclusion, this research represents a significant stride toward fostering inclusivity in urban regeneration, challenging conventional approaches to urban control through digital tools. It serves as a springboard for future research, advocating continuous refinement and broader integration within urban planning frameworks.
Factors associated with the diagnosis and complications of COVID-19 among health personnel
Authors: Silva Emanoelle Fernandes , Reis Renata Karina , Cardoso Osmar de Oliveira , Freitas Daniela Reis Joaquim de , Sousa Roniele Araújo de , Santos Bárbara Sandra Pinheiro dos , Magalhães Rosilane de Lima Brito
Published: March 2024

Introduction: health personnel play a crucial role on the front line against COVID-19, with activities that can increase the risk of infection and complications from the disease. Gaps in tackling the pandemic, especially related to resources, were identified. Aim: to analyze the factors associated with the diagnosis and complications of COVID-19 among health personnel. Desing: this is an analytical cross-sectional study, carried out in Piauí, with health personnel, regardless of serological status for COVID-19. Data collection was carried out in a virtual environment. Mann-Whitney and Pearson’s Chi-square statistical tests were used. The strength of association was measured by Odds Ratio. Results: working in primary health care reduced the chances of diagnosis, while the use of certain prophylaxes, such as hydroxychloroquine, increased the chances. Dexamethasone as prevention increased the complications. Sharing a break room, having multiple jobs, performing endotracheal tube suctioning and nasal/oral swabs increased the chances (statistically significant data). Implications: working directly with patients involves actions that influence the risk of COVID 19, covering health interventions, risk behaviors and factors such as airway manipulation, workload, and work environment. The study emphasizes the urgency of preventive strategies and improved working conditions to protect health personnel.
The Components of Enterprise Risk Management and Financial Performance of the Non-Financial Firms through Mediation of Corporate Reputation
Authors: Sajid Muhammad Ramzan , Syed Zain ul Abdin  , Saleem Hassan Mujtaba Nawaz
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This research study aims to investigate the relationship between enterprise risk management (ERM) components and non-financial companies’ financial performance (FP), which are listed at PSX, while exploring the corporate reputation (CR) role as a mediation between ERM components and financial indicators performance.

Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used a questionnaire survey, and 340 responses were collected from non-financial sector firms’ board executives and top management. The PLS-SEM technique was employed for the data analysis using smart PLS 4.0 software. 

Findings: the results showed that ERM components significantly influence the corporate reputation. Further, corporate reputation positively and significantly mediates between ERM components and financial performance. This study plays a crucial role in pinpointing and addressing risks within non-financial firms, aiming to enhance the prosperity of the non-financial sector and contribute to overall economic growth through the ERM components framework.

Implications/Originality/Value: Future research could extend to various sectors, encompassing financial and non-financial companies, service firms, and the food industry. Such studies could explore the influence of ERM components on financial performance, particularly emphasizing reputation as a critical resource for success in competitive markets.
A Systematic Review on Green Finance and Sustainable Development
Authors: Idrees Muhammad Abdullah , Mehmood Sumera , Shah Zubair , Zafar Muhammad Umair
Published: March 2024

Purpose: The emergence of green financing has come to be a important tool in advancing sustainable improvement and tackling environmental troubles. This research delves into the fame of green financing within Pakistan, elucidating the barriers it encounters and presenting techniques for its enhancement in the country. The research exhibits that green financing holds the ability to channel funds into green ventures, thereby curtailing the state's carbon emissions.

Approach: Pakistan faces various impediments in the realm of green financing, encompassing inadequate awareness, restrained engagement from the non-public sector, insufficient financial backing, and the absence of standardized practices. Analysis of various encompassed theoretical journals, administration reviews, and coverage papers have been used.

Findings: To surmount these hurdles, the research advocates for heightened consciousness, incentivizing private section involvement, providing financial help, and setting up uniform descriptions and processes.

Implications: In end, the studies asserts that with continual energies and cooperative endeavors, the demanding situations obstructing green financing in Pakistan can be conquered, ushering in a greater sustainable future with increased capital mobilization.
Present status of brood stock management and breeding operations at Carp Hatcheries in Jashore, Bangladesh
Authors: Nima Akhery , Talukdar Anik , Islam Md. Rakibul , Begum Nasima , Siddiky M.N.S Mamun , Bhadra Anuradha , Mahmud Yahia
Published: March 2024

Sustainable aquaculture production depends on the proper management of brood stock. In this regard, multiple survey studies were reviewed to assess the present status of management of carp brood stock at Jashore region in Bangladesh from March 2023 to August 2023. A total of 38 hatcheries were selected in Jashore. The areas of ponds were ranged from 33.33 to 400 decimal and shape with maximum rectangular. The green color water of pond was 79% and 75% practice pond drying. Most of the farmers applied liming doses were ranged from 500- 1200 gm dec-1. Most of the farmers used rotenone (39%) to control predators in the brood stock pond. Different sorts of fertilizers both organic and inorganic were applied. Most of the brood stocks (39%) were collected from the hatcheries and the rest of them were collected from other pond, World fish, BFRI and the natural sources (Halda and Padma River). Moreover, 4 carp species (rui, catla, mrigala and kalbashu) among 13 endemic and 4 exotic carp species (silver carp, grass carp, bighead and common carp) out of 6 exotic carp’s species were used for seed production. Negative selection of brood stock was performed in few hatcheries in order to reduce the cost for collecting or purchasing good quality broods. The formulated feed which contained 20-30% protein for carp brood stock were prepared using the indigenous ingredients including mainly rice bran, mustard oil cake, vitamin and mineral premix, wheat flour, fish meal and soya bean flour and maize flour. The main problem of hatchling production is Argulosis (fish lice) diseases which causes 95% of hatchlings mortality. Finally, these survey findings indicate that proper brood stock management could be a good approach to attain the main purpose of aquaculture.
Consumer preferences of fast-food items in Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Authors: Ahamed Sabbir , Tabassum Nazia , Moniruzzaman Md. , Hasan Md. Mahfuzul , Hasif Md. Asraf Mahmud
Published: March 2024

The goal of the current study was to ascertain Bangladeshi consumers' preferences for fast food items. Data from 80 respondents who were eating fast food in the Mymensingh region were gathered using a purposeful random sample; men made up 52.50 percent of the respondents. The study employed multiple linear regression analysis to determine the primary determinants influencing eating habits among customers. Additionally, descriptive statistics were utilized to determine the demographic characteristics such as age, education, income level etc. of the consumers. Furthermore, the utilization of Likert scale analysis assists in identifying the more favoured reasons why consumers go for fast food. The findings showed that most respondents were government employees with advanced degrees. Nearly 8.75 percent of customers spent more than Tk 2000 (18.22 $) on fast food every month. According to Likert scale research, 47.5% of consumers thought fast food was unhealthy. Consumers in the research region felt generally dissatisfied with fast food, as evidenced by their affirmative responses to seven out of the seventeen questions on the meal. In the Mymensingh District, explanatory factors such education, monthly family income, students, advertisements, and social pressure had the most impacts on the amount of fast food consumed. This research also looked at the critical elements at fast food restaurants and the relationship between customer satisfaction and restaurant service. The results of this study contribute significant knowledge to the literature on the food service sector and offer vital insights for the fast-food business in Bangladesh, indicating areas for development and customer preferences. It will offer insights for businesses to tailor their marketing strategies and menu offerings to align with consumer preferences and health concerns as well as highlights areas for improvement in fast-food establishments to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty because of fast food consumption is becoming more and more appealing these days.
Customer attitude, buying behavior and satisfaction towards online shopping: An empirical study in some selected areas of Bangladesh
Authors: Sen Tonny , Khatun Mashrufah , Khan Md. Akhtaruzzaman , Rahman Mohammad Ataur
Published: March 2024

In the current digital era, online shopping has swiftly risen to prominence among Bangladeshis' preferred methods of making purchases. The current study was carried out to find out sub-urban customers' socio-economic profile, male and female attitudes, influencing factors, customer satisfaction, and problems with online shopping. For this study, 110 customers were selected using convenience sampling techniques at Muktagachha and Fulbaria Upazila in the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh. Along with descriptive statistics, principal component analysis (PCA) including factor analysis and Likert scales (5-point) were used to analyze the data. The study found that about 71% of the customers were aged 18 to 36 years; 100% of the customers were familiar with purchasing non-agricultural products; about 78% of the customers were interested in buying agricultural products in the near future; respondents used social media like Facebook (77%) for online shopping; and about 68% of the customers were willing to pay more for security, better quality of the products, and a reliable platform. Customer satisfaction shows that time-saving (4.17), variety of products (3.93), and cash on delivery (3.86) payment systems were considered satisfactory items for online shopping. Absent of touch and feel (3.47), less quality (3.31), and online payments (3.28) were the major problems of respondents while they bought products online. To increase customer awareness of information technology services and foster a favorable view of the e-commerce industry, all online retailers should enhance their convenient promotional tools and service strategies. This paper intended to identify the factors that influence consumers' decision-making when deciding whether or not to purchase a product.
Farmer’s perception on Chinese citrus fruit fly (CFFs) and its management in Solukhumbu and Sindhuli district of Nepal
Authors: Limbu Sujan , Yadav Bishnu , Khatri Raju , Sunuwar Chandani , Subedi Anish
Published: March 2024

This study conducted between January and June 2022 aimed to assess the impact of precipitation on Bactrocera minax, a citrus pest, in Nepal's Solukhumbu and Sindhuli districts. Primary data were gathered from 84 respondents using pre-tested interview schedules, focal group discussions (FGD), and key informant interviews (KII), while secondary information was collected through literature review. The results highlighted the Chinese citrus fruit fly as a significant citrus pest causing fruit drop, particularly impacting Mandarin cultivation after sweet orange displacement. Farmers in Sindhuli exhibited greater motivation and trust in citrus cultivation compared to those in Solukhumbu. Notably, the fruit drop was lower (4.33%) in Sindhuli where the Area-wide Management Program (AWCP) utilizing protein bait and field sanitation was applied, in contrast to Solukhumbu where fruit drop was higher (35.5%), suggesting the effectiveness of AWCP. The PMAMP Sindhuli super zone played a direct role in the study, with respondents in Sindhuli demonstrating higher awareness of Chinese citrus fruit flies and AWCP. Technical and financial support for citrus cultivation was also more prevalent in Sindhuli. Furthermore, the study found that the majority of respondents perceived protein bait (AWCP) as the most straightforward, effective, and expensive management method, despite its limited application in Solukhumbu. This study underscores the importance of AWCP in mitigating citrus pest infestation, particularly in areas with high precipitation, and emphasizes the need for broader adoption of effective management strategies in citrus cultivation regions.
An overview on the impact of genetically engineered organisms on crop yield and safety
Authors: Yogi Lokendra Nath , Kathayat Anju , Bhandari Sarada , Paudel Prajjwal , Mishra Prakash
Published: March 2024

Genetically Engineered Organisms (GEOs) have ushered in a new era in agriculture, revolutionizing crop yield and safety through techniques like transgenic modification and genome editing. This review delves into the profound impact of GEOs on agricultural landscapes, elucidating their role in enhancing crop traits, and bolstering resistance to pests, diseases, and adverse environmental conditions, thereby ensuring food security for a burgeoning global population. However, amidst these advancements, persistent concerns regarding GEOs' environmental and health ramifications persist. The review critically examines potential unintended consequences within ecosystems and addresses human health implications, particularly allergenicity. Furthermore, it scrutinizes existing regulatory frameworks and the pivotal role of public perception in shaping the trajectory of GEOs. While emphasizing the intricate interplay between genetic engineering and crop production, the review advocates for continued research and informed decision-making to harness the benefits of GEOs while mitigating potential risks. Additionally, it underscores the significance of enhancing science communication and regulatory measures to address ethical concerns and combat misinformation. With advancements in precision gene-integration technologies and emerging research in biofortification and stress tolerance, GEOs are promising to enhance commercial agriculture's productivity and profitability. However, achieving this potential necessitates proactive measures such as improved regulation, risk mitigation strategies, and enhanced communication with stakeholders to ensure GEOs' responsible and sustainable integration into agricultural systems.
Variation in heavy metals concentrations among seaweed species from Mkwiro seaweed farm, Kwale County, Kenya
Authors: Lanyasunya Paul Leniko , Njagi Eric C. , Gichumbi Joel , Ogolla Fredrick O.
Published: March 2024

This study, conducted at the Mkwiro seaweed farm in Kwale County, Kenya, aimed to assess the concentrations of heavy metals (Cd and Pb) and essential elements (Na, Fe, Ca, and K) in selected edible seaweed species. The study used a cross-sectional, descriptive research design and probability sampling method to collect data. Seaweed samples of three selected species, Cottonii (Kappaphycus alvarezii), Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca), and Bubble-green seaweed (Boergesenia forbesii) were collected in quadrants and subjected to chemical analysis. Statistical analyses were conducted using R Studio version 4.3.2, with a significance level set at α=0.05. The Kruskal-Wallis test revealed significant differences in lead concentrations among seaweed types (χ² (2) = 7.01, p = 0.03). Cadmium concentrations did not show significant differences (χ² (2) = 3.88, p = 0.14). For calcium concentrations, ANOVA indicated no significant effect of seaweed type (F (2,33) = 0.6381, p = 0.5347). Iron concentrations differed significantly among seaweed types (χ² (2) = 23.35, p = 0.00000849), with B. forbesii having the highest median concentration. Potassium and sodium concentrations did not significantly vary among seaweed types (p > 0.05). The study uncovers elevated cadmium levels in seaweed, indicating potential contamination risks. However, concentrations of essential elements were lower. To address these findings, it is recommended to initiate regular monitoring and pollution control measures in seaweed farms. Additionally, diversifying cultivation with low-metal species can enhance product safety and quality.
Öykü Terimleri Sözlüğü (Necip Tosun, 2023, Ketebe Yayınları)
Authors: ŞAHİN Hafize
Published: March 2024

Necip Tosun’un hazırladığı Öykü Terimleri Sözlüğü 2023’te Nisan ayında yayımlandı. Yazarın daha önce 1998’de yayımlanmış olan Hayat ve Öykü, 2010 yılında yayımlanmış Modern Öykü Kuramı adlı öykü türü üzerine iki inceleme kitabı daha bulunmaktadır. Yazarın bir öykü yazarını odak noktası seçtiği başka inceleme kitapları ve dergilerde yayımlanmış başka yazıları da bulunmaktadır.
Features of the Use of Cluster Approach in the Organization of Public-Private Partnership in the Sphere of Tourism
Authors: Gurieva L.K. , Kuchumov A.V. , Eremicheva P.Y.
Published: March 2024

The study of the features of using the cluster approach in organizing public-private partnerships in the field of tourism is highly relevant in the context of the continued sanctions regime against Russia by the United States and the European Union. This is due, on the one hand, to the multiple growth of domestic tourism in many regions of Russia, and on the other, to high geopolitical risks and limited financial resources of Russian business. The article describes the dynamics of the development of public-private partnerships and its organizational features in the Russian Federation. In particular, the absolute priority of the share of concession agreements in the overall structure of public-private partnership projects in 2022 is shown; the structural differences between the initiatives of public-private partnership projects in Europe and the Russian Federation in 2020-2022 are identified, as well as the national characteristics of public-private partnerships in relation to the tourism complex, the organization of which is still a poorly developed method of improving national tourism. A significant difference between a domestic organization and a foreign one is that in Russia tourism is considered as a separate sector, while in Europe public-private partnership projects indirectly influence the improvement of tourism in the regions through the development of transport and social infrastructures. Whereas in Russia, in addition to projects of indirect importance, much attention is paid to potentially useful objects for increasing direct endogenous tourism indicators, such as the number of tourist arrivals, the number of foreign arrivals, increasing the share of tourism in GDP, passenger traffic, etc. It is concluded that a characteristic feature of the development of the tourism complex in the public-private partnership (PPP) format can be considered the use of the cluster approach as the main one. This allowed the authors to reveal a set of advantages of PPP in tourism; formulate the characteristics of a tourism cluster formed through the association of representatives of government agencies and private business; propose a scheme for the effectiveness of PPP design in tourism using a cluster approach.
Russia as a Сountry-Сivilization in the Dialogue of Cultures
Authors: Dzugaev K.G.
Published: March 2024

The article examines the current geopolitical situation of Russia’s confrontation with the “collective West” in the light of a Special Military Operation (SMO) in Ukraine, in historical, political and cultural aspects. The relevance of the article is due to both the intensity of hostilities directly in the SMO, as well as rapid changes in the system of international relations and the position of Russia in connection with the conduct of the SMO. There is an accelerated reorientation of Russian economic, financial, military and – what is considered in this paper – historical and cultural ties, previously prioritized to the West, but now increasingly unfolding to the East. The novelty of the article lies in the application of the civilizational approach as a methodological key to the analysis of Russia’s conflict with the “collective West”, its rapprochement with the powerful states–civilizations of the East – China and especially India; in this “optics”, the optimal positioning of Ossetia in the intercivilization is rethought in a new way. Great importance is attached to the domestic, Russian tradition of relevant scientific research; it is emphasized that it was in Russia that the pioneering results on the subject under consideration were published, starting with the work of N.Y. Danilevsky, and today it is in Russia that A.G. Dugin has carried out an unprecedented research program on the philosophical and historical analysis of early and current civilizations. In Russia, A.D. Panov made the most important general scientific discovery of the twenty-first century about the singular limit of universal history, received the name “Panov – Snooks vertical” in the scientific literature. The conclusion of the work consists in summing up the results of the review and indicating the specific prospects and directions of the inter-civilizational dialogue and participation of Ossetia in it; at the same time, the first results have already been obtained.
Modeling the Recommendations’ Impact on the Influx of Patients to Clinics Network
Authors: Karanashev A.Kh. , Moroga D.F. , Orekhov V.D.
Published: March 2024

The work deals with mathematical modeling of referral activities of the consumers who have received experience of physical therapy rehabilitation (PTR). The relevance of the work is determined by the importance of the development of rehabilitation activities and the creation of a network of treatment centers of walking distance. A mathematical model of the influence of referral feedback on the flows of customers entering treatment has been developed, as well as the estimates of the growth in the number of patients have been carried out. The main groups of patients influencing the number of patients undergoing treatment (Y) are: those continuing treatment (A), those recovered (B), those dissatisfied with treatment (C) and those choosing another method of restoring health (D). The main factor characterizing the flow of patients to the clinic is the “recommendation parameter” – R, which depends on eight coefficients characterizing the recommendation process. The differential equation of the flow of patients to the clinic, depending on time T, is dY/dT = H – YR, where H is the flow of patients under the influence of promotion. The analytical solution of this equation is expressed by the formula Y = HR(1 – Exp(-T/R)). The maximum number of patients is directly proportional to the promotion effect (H) and the recommendation parameter (R). The main factors affecting the value of the recommendation parameter are the proportion of patients who continue treatment (a) and the recommendation influence coefficient of these patients KA. As the number of clinic customers grows, promotion activity can be reduced without a significant drop in customer flow. The results can be used to intensify recommendation activity in the service sector.
The Problem of the “Zangezur Corridor” in the Modern Politics of Iran and Russia in the South Caucasus
Authors: Koybaev B.G. , Lokhova I.V.
Published: March 2024

For many decades, the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan was one of the most important processes in Transcaucasia. He had the most direct influence on both the geopolitical and trade and economic situation in the region. In addition, the protracted nature of the confrontation and the inability of Yerevan and Baku to find common ground have become the main obstacle to the development of regional logistics. Therefore, the events that have unfolded in Nagorno-Karabakh since 2020 and the subsequent reconciliation between the conflicting parties have raised the hope among many that all problems will soon become a thing of the past. At the same time, it has recently become obvious that a number of regional players have decided to take advantage of the current situation. In this case, we are talking about Iran, which is making every effort to increase its regional status, including through new trade, economic and logistics projects. One of them could be the so-called “Araks Corridor” or “Iranian Path”, which should finally bury the idea of building the long-suffering “Zangezur Corridor”. And this is especially important at the present stage for Iran’s foreign trade and economic policy, when, on the one hand, there is a process of relative stabilization in the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, and, on the other, Iranian-Russian relations in the region are developing. The purpose of this article is to study the modern policies of Iran and Russia in the South Caucasus, in particular their position regarding the problem of the “Zangezur Corridor” in the context of a slight weakening of the confrontation between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Investment Process in Russia: Problems and Prospects in the Sanctions Period
Authors: Garibov A.G. , Railyan V.A. , Alpidovskaya M.L.
Published: March 2024

The article analyzes the investment process in the Russian economy during the period of serious sanctions restrictions. Since the Russian economy has an export-raw materials orientation, the industry, primarily processing, does not receive proper development, and many large manufacturing companies are foreign partners, who for the most part either closed their business in Russia altogether or sold it to Russian partners, today there are difficulties with the development of the main – the real sector of the economy. The purpose of the work was to study the current situation with the volume and structure of investments in the Russian economy. To do this, the statistical data of Rosstat by federal districts, by sources of financing in fixed assets and by types of fixed assets were analyzed. The authors identified the most pressing problems of the Russian economy for 2023, including: lack of funds for the development of industry, lack of technologies for the development of knowledge-intensive industries due to lack of funding, withdrawal of foreign partners, insufficient state support within state funds, etc. Based on this, practical ways of solving the difficulties that have arisen in the framework of the investment process in the Russian economy have been proposed.
Cultural Features of Communicative Pressure Model (illustrated through American linguoculture)
Authors: Trofimova V.A.
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the communicative pressure speech model functioning, based on the rhetorical device of sarcasm in the context of American linguaculture. The work analyzes the mechanism by which communicative pressure is carried out, the features of the relationship between the components of its model and their nature. The research material is represented by the products of English-language oral interpersonal discourse, namely, dialogic statements borrowed from American films. A three-component model which makes it possible for the pressure to function consists of logos, ethos and pathos, and the confrontational nature of its impact is determined by a conflictogene involved in the model of its implementation. The research makes a conclusion about the implementation of a complex three-stage mechanism of the communicative pressure model during the manifestation of sarcasm in speech. The article establishes the primary nature of logos conflictogenes in a sarcastic statement, which can be represented by various forms of absurdity. The analysis of the linguistic material allows us to identify the features of the implementation of the pressure model in the American linguaculture in the process of localizing the global trend of aggressive speech interaction. Methods of implementation of logos conflictogenes, found in American dialogic speech, include both tactics of logical pragmatic absurdity and lexical and stylistic techniques that give rise to the process of violation and distortion of the semantics and expose semantic absurdity. The first group covers such techniques as breaking the semantic connection between statements, equating the part and the whole, reducing the semantic volume of a concept, and contrasting explicit and implicit knowledge. The second group is represented by an absurd hyperbolization, a simile, a metaphor, a zeugma. The absurdization of a speech utterance gives rise to the secondary pathos and ethos conflictogenes. Meanwhile, destructive pathos serves as an independent source of tertiary ethos conflictogenes caused by violation of ethical standards of interpersonal communication. The degree of an impact of communicative pressure can be intensified through various pragmastylistic means.
About language and culture
Authors: Maslova V.A.
Published: March 2024

The article presents the author’s position on the prospects of linguistic research related to the study of the interaction of language with culture, theology, axiology, philosophy and other scientific paradigms. It is shown that the integrative approach makes it possible to comprehend the deep meanings fixed in the culture of the people, their faith and worldview.