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PENGUKURAN KINERJA SEKTOR PUBLIK : ANALISA PENGUKURAN KINERJA KEUANGAN INSTANSI BERDASARKAN CAPAIAN REALISASI ANGGARAN
Authors: Rahayuningsih Dewi Arum , Syaflan M
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengukuran kinerja entitas sektor public dikaitkan dengan realisasi serapan anggaran melalui singkronisasi rencana penarikan dana pada balai besar veteriner Wates.  Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Instrumen yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah melalui wawancara dengan pendekatan wawancara terstruktur melalui tahapan wawancara dan observasi, kemudian dianalisis secara reduksi, ditampilkan, dan ditarik kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kinerja entitas sektor public yang dalam hal ini dinilai melalui indicator capaian DIPA dapat diketahui bahwa penyebab terjadinya deviasi nilai pada indikator halaman III DIPA/indikator rencana penarikan dana yang terjadi pada  balai besar veteriner Wates adalah: a) adanya perencanaan yang tidak akurat, b) kemunduran jadwal belanja dari jadwal yang sudah ditentukan, c) list CPCL tidak disampaikan secara serempak, d) adanya keterlambatan juknis, e) penetapan bantuan yang bersifat politis dan bergantung pada faktor eksternal, dan f) revisi DIPA DJA yang mengembalikan RPD tidak dimutakhirkan Kembali.
INKLUSI KEUANGAN MAHASISWA : KAJIAN TERHADAP FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY DAN LITERASI KEUANGAN.
Authors: Suhendi Suhendi , Afif M. Nur
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa pengaruh dari Financial Technology dan Literasi Keuangan terhadap Inklusi Keuangan Mahasiswa di Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi Medan. Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif dan data penelitian yang digunakan adalah data primer dan skunder. Objek penelitian pada penelitian ini adalah Mahasiswa/I di Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi Medan. Populasi penelitian ini berjumlah 1.235 Mahasiswa/i. Sedangkan sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 93 buah sampel dengan menggunakan metode Accidental sampling. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan asosiatif. Pengolahan data menggunakan aplikasi SPSS Versi 24. Pengujian data yang dilakukan menggunakan uji kualitas data, asumsi klasik, dan regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Financial Technology dan Literasi Keuangan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Inklusi Keuangan Mahasiswa di Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi Medan baik secara parsial maupun simultan.
KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK BUMI DAN BANGUNAN (PBB ) : KAJIAN TERHADAP PELAYANAN PETUGAS PAJAK, KESADARAN WAJIB PAJAK, SANKSI PAJAK DAN SOSIALISASI PAJAK.
Authors: Fadilah Muhamad Syahrul , Kusuma Indra Cahya , Hutomo Yoyok Priyo , Mukmin Mas Nur
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelayanan petugas pajak, kesadaran wajib pajak, sanksi pajak dan sosialisasi pajak terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak dalam membayar pajak bumi dan bangunan perdesaan dan perkotaaan (PBB-P2) di Kota Bogor. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh wajib pajak PBB-P2 di Kota Bogor. Dalam penarikan sampel digunakan metode purposive sampling. Berdasarkan rumus slovin didapatkan jumlah sampel atau responden dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 400 wajib pajak PBB-P2 dengan teknik pengambilan sampel digolongkan kedalam probability sampling dengan proportional sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa secara simultan pelayanan petugas pajak, kesadaran wajib pajak, sanksi pajak dan sosialisasi pajak berpengaruh positif terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak PPB-P2. Secara parsial pelayanan petugas pajak, kesadaran wajib pajak, sanksi pajak dan sosialisasi pajak berpengaruh positif terhadap kepatuhan wajib PBB-P2.
Framing remote work as anti-racist promotes solidarity among Asian Americans
Authors: Vinluan Aeroelay Chyei , Kraus Michael W.
Published: January 2025

During the Covid-19 pandemic, many organizations shifted to remote work. This shift in employment context occurred along with an increase in experiences of racism toward Asian Americans, as well as a continuation of racism toward other marginalized groups. In this research, we explore the relationship between remote work, discrimination, and intra-minority solidarity. In Study 1, Asian Americans who worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic reported fewer experiences of racial discrimination than those who worked in person. Study 2 demonstrated that both Asian and Black Americans who worked hybrid during the pandemic reported less interpersonal conflict and stress but more positive affect and control when they worked from home than when in the office. In Studies 3-5, we examined how Asian Americans make meaning out of these pandemic circumstances. In the studies, learning about discrimination experiences of Asian Americans during the pandemic promoted attitudes and policy preferences for reducing discrimination for all marginalized groups. We discuss the psychological implications of remote work and other equity-enhancing policy for intra-minority solidarity.
A Method for Imputing Ordinal Responses at the Intersection of Misfitting Items and Persons in a Guttman Scale
Authors: Balbuena Sherwin
Published: January 2025

This study introduces a novel method for imputing misfitting ordinal responses at the intersection of misfit persons and items within a Guttman scale. The imputation process involves replacing misfitting responses with the nearest integer to the average of surrounding responses. Application of this technique to a university depression survey dataset led to reduced mean square fit statistics for misfitting items. Additionally, compared to removing misfit persons, this method improved homogeneity of estimates in both item difficulty and fit statistics. This imputation approach offers an effective alternative to traditional row-wise or column-wise deletions, which often result in substantial data loss.
Deep Brain Sound Stimulation for Trauma: Precision Auditory Stimulation
Authors: Dogan Ugur
Published: January 2025

Background: Trauma-related disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD), significantly impair emotional, cognitive, and social functioning. Traditional treatments like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and pharmacotherapy often face challenges related to accessibility, duration, and side effects.Objective: This preliminary observational study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of Deep Brain Sound Stimulation (DBSS), a novel non-invasive auditory therapy, for individuals with PTSD and DTD based on user-reported outcomes.Methods: Data were collected from 267 users (187 PTSD, 80 DTD) who completed DBSS therapy via the Vital Tones mobile application on the Apple App Store. Participants self-administered DBSS sessions at home and provided symptom reports through in-app surveys. User satisfaction was assessed using purchase and refund data, while symptom improvement was evaluated using descriptive statistics to determine median effectiveness and confidence intervals.Results: High user satisfaction was observed, with 99.47% of PTSD users and 97.50% of DTD users satisfied with the treatment. Refund rates were low, with only 0.53% (1/187) of PTSD users and 2.5% (2/80) of DTD users requesting refunds. Among 20 survey respondents, median symptom improvement was 80% for PTSD (95% CI: 57.60%–82.40%) and 50% for DTD (95% CI: 46.14%–73.86%). DBSS was well-tolerated, with no severe adverse events and only minor side effects such as transient dizziness and mild headaches.Conclusion: Preliminary findings suggest that DBSS is a promising non-invasive treatment for trauma-related disorders, offering significant symptom reduction and high user satisfaction. Its accessibility and safety profile provide advantages over traditional therapies. However, the study’s observational design, limited survey sample, and reliance on self-reported data highlight the need for further controlled research to confirm DBSS’s efficacy and safety for PTSD and DTD.
Timing of parents’ concerns related to autism spectrum disorder and its diagnosis: A mediation analysis
Authors: Garrido Dunia
Published: January 2025

Parents are the first to indicate concerns about their child’s development in up to 80% of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). They often notice symptoms related to ASD around the first two years, but the average age of diagnosis is 3.5 years old. This study examined the relationships between parents’ early concerns and the time lag between suspicion and diagnosis. Forty-eight Spanish-speaking families were enrolled in this study. Parents were asked about early signs that made them think that their child could possibly have ASD. Mediation analyses showed that the child’s age at suspicion mediated between sibling status and the time lag between suspicion and a formal diagnosis. Having another child with typical development accelerated parents’ detection of ASD signs. The number of social-communication concerns that parents detected mediated this relationship. Parents who reported more social-communication concerns perceived these signs earlier, but have to cope with a longer time lag until diagnosis than those who reported more concerns related to restrictive and repetitive behaviors and interests, or other developmental concerns. Moreover, this relationship between concerns of ASD and the diagnoses was explained by the child’s age. Training pediatricians on how to respond to parent questions and concerns could reduce the time lag between parents’ concerns and diagnosis of ASD.
Data Driven Equation Discovery Reveals Non-linear Reinforcement Learning in Humans
Authors: LaFollette Kyle J. , Yuval Janni , Schurr Roey , Melnikoff David , Goldenberg Amit
Published: January 2025

Computational models of reinforcement learning (RL), have significantly contributed to our understanding of human behavior and decision-making. Traditional RL models, however, often adopt a linear approach to updating reward expectations, potentially oversimplifying the nuanced relationship between human behavior and rewards. To address these challenges and explore new models of reinforcement learning, we utilized a novel method of model discovery using equation discovery algorithms. This method, currently used mainly in physics and biology, attempts to capture data by proposing a differential equation from an array of suggested linear and nonlinear functions. Using this novel method, we were able to identify a new model of RL which we termed, the Quadratic Q-Weighted model. The model suggests that reward prediction errors obey nonlinear dynamics and exhibit negativity biases, resulting in an underweighting of reward when expectations are low, and an overweighting of the absence of reward when expectations are high. We tested the generalizability of our model by comparing it to classical models used in 9 published studies. Our model surpassed traditional models in predictive accuracy across eight out of these nine published datasets, demonstrating not only its generalizability but also its potential to offer new insights into the complexities of human learning. This work showcases the integration of a novel behavioral task with advanced computational methodologies as a potent strategy for uncovering the intricate patterns of human cognition, marking a significant step forward in the development of computational models that are both interpretable and broadly applicable.
Memorizing plans with an app: Large individual differences in the effectiveness of retrieval-based and generative learning activities in a naturalistic context
Authors: Biedermann Daniel , Breitwieser Jasmin , Nobbe Lea , Drachsler Hendrik , Brod Garvin
Published: January 2025

What are effective learning activities in mobile, real-world contexts? We compared three learning activities in a planning app for children. The activities differed in their intended cognitive engagement according to the ICAP framework: a passive reading activity, an active retrieval activity, and a generative activity. Children (N = 106, 9-14 years) used the app to memorize one plan per day for 27 days. Unexpectedly, neither the retrieval activity nor the generative activity was associated with better overall recall than the passive activity. However, time spent on these activities and reported positive attitudes toward them moderated their effectiveness. Motivational and developmental factors predicted time spent on the retrieval and generative activities, and time on task in turn predicted their effectiveness. These findings suggest that the effectiveness of learning activities in real-world contexts depends on the ability and willingness of learners to engage with them repeatedly over time.
Advancing Brainwave Therapy: Precision Auditory Stimulation with Deep Brain Sound Technology
Authors: Dogan Ugur
Published: January 2025

Background: Neurological and psychiatric conditions represent significant public health challenges, with traditional treatments such as psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy often limited by adherence issues, side effects, and variable efficacy. Deep Brain Sound Stimulation (DBSS) is a novel, non-invasive neuromodulation technique that utilizes calibrated auditory frequencies to enhance neural synchronization and plasticity through frequency-following responses (FFRs). This approach offers a targeted and scalable alternative to conventional methods like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS).Objective: This large-scale observational study aimed to evaluate the safety, user satisfaction, and perceived therapeutic benefits of DBSS across various neurological and psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and hypertension.Methods: Data were collected from 6,437 Apple App Store users who completed at least one full-treatment DBSS protocol via the Vital Tones mobile application. Additionally, 380 users participated in voluntary in-app surveys providing detailed feedback. User satisfaction was assessed through descriptive statistics of survey responses and app engagement metrics, including refund rates.Results: Among full-treatment users, 98.52% reported overall satisfaction, accompanied by a low refund rate of 1.48%. Users reported improvements in cognitive focus, emotional regulation, and motor coordination, particularly in managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and hypertension. Mild side effects, such as dizziness and headaches, were infrequent and transient. With over 3 million sessions administered globally since 2014, DBSS demonstrates high feasibility and potential benefits in a home-based, non-invasive setting.Conclusions: DBSS appears to be an effective and accessible non-invasive neuromodulation tool, characterized by high user satisfaction and minimal adverse events. These preliminary findings support DBSS’s potential as an alternative or complement to traditional neuromodulation treatments. However, further validation through randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and objective neurophysiological assessments is necessary to confirm its efficacy and optimize its protocols.
Bore me (not): boredom impairs recognition memory but not the pupil old/new effect
Authors: Lapteva Alexandra , Schnyder Sarah , Wolff Wanja , Martarelli Corinna
Published: January 2025

Mind-wandering and boredom are common phenomena, characterized by shifts in attention and difficulties in sustaining focus. Despite extensive research on the costs and benefits of these states, our understanding of the relationship between mind-wandering, boredom, attention, and memory remains limited. In the current study, we examined the impact that mind-wandering and boredom during encoding have on recognition. In particular, we investigated what impact mind-wandering and boredom have during the encoding of visual stimuli on the pupil old/new effect during recognition. We used an incidental memory task and measured mind-wandering and boredom with thought probes during encoding. Furthermore, we used the pupil old/new effect, assessed via eye-tracking, as a measure of recognition memory. We found a significant effect of boredom on recognition memory and observed the pupil old/new effect in participants regardless of instances of mind-wandering or boredom during encoding. Our findings point towards different mechanisms that underly mind-wandering and boredom’s obstruction of attention during stimuli encoding and their effects on stimuli processing. In addition, these findings reinforce the idea of the pupil old/new effect as a reliable measure of recognition memory as it remained consistent irrespective of attentional lapses due to mind-wandering and boredom.
Conversations with caregivers: Indigenous perspectives on engagement with school psychologists: Conversation Summaries
Authors: Mollons Meghan , Nijdam-Jones Alicia , Montgomery Janine Newton
Published: January 2025

Interview summaries are brief first impressions of the conversation, with identifying information changed or removed while keeping the sentiment of the story. Stories are a vital part of Indigenous cultures (Kovach, 2021; Wilson, 2008) and as caregivers shared their experiences, it was important to include these stories, in a summarized way, to highlight each caregiver’s individual experience before the experiences were intertwined to create themes.
When language background does not matter: Both mono- and bilingual children use mutual exclusivity and pragmatic context to learn novel words
Authors: Bleijlevens Natalie , Behne Tanya
Published: January 2025

Do mono- and bilingual children differ in the way they learn novel words in ambiguous settings? Listeners may resolve referential ambiguity by assuming that novel words refer to unknown, rather than known, objects –a response known as the mutual exclusivity effect. Past research suggested that mono- and bilinguals differ with regard to this disambiguation strategy, perhaps because, across languages, bilinguals’ experience contradicts one-to-one mappings of label and referent. Another line of research suggested a bilingual advantage in resolving referential ambiguity, based on bilinguals’ advanced pragmatic skills. Here, we examine both these claims in a preregistered study with comparable samples of mono- and bilingual 3-year-olds (n=74) and adults (n=86). We tested referent disambiguation and retention in two tasks: In the Mutual-Exclusivity task, a speaker used a novel label in the presence of a known and an unknown object. In the Pragmatic task, she used another novel label in the presence of two unknown objects and participants could infer from the pragmatic context that the speaker referred to the object that was new in their discourse. Mono- and bilinguals were equally successful in inferring the correct label-referent links in both tasks and retained them after a delay. These findings indicate that children with different language backgrounds can develop the same strategies and pragmatic skills to learn novel words. Children can use their lexical knowledge and socio-cognitive skills to infer the meanings of novel words, irrespective of whether they are acquiring one or more languages.
The Psychiatric Genomics Consortium: Discoveries and Directions
Authors: Agrawal Arpana , Bulik Cynthia M , Abebe Dawit Shawel , Andreassen Ole A. , Atkinson Elizabeth G. , Choi Karmel , Corvin Aiden , Davies Helena L. , Davis Lea , Docherty Anna , Edenberg Howard J. , Franke Barbara , Gelernter Joel , Giusti-Rodriguez Paola , Hettema John M. , Hjerling-Leffler Jens , Huang Hailiang , Johnson Emma C. , Lewis Cathryn , Lynall Mary-Ellen , Mcintosh Andrew , Montalvo-Ortiz Janitza L. , Mullins Niamh , Nievergelt Caroline M. , O’Connell Kevin , O’Donovan Michael C. , Okewole Adeniran , Peterson Roseann Elizabeth , Posthuma Danielle , Sebat Jonathan , Smoller Jordan W. , Sud Reeteka , Viswanath Biju , Walters James , Won Hyejung , Yi Lu , Sullivan Patrick
Published: January 2025

The Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC) has fueled discoveries of common and rare genetic variation contributing to liability to 13 psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions. This narrative review reflects on major findings from the past half decade of research by this international group of investigators in five priority areas: discovery of common variants using GWAS; rare variation and its interplay with polygenic risk; leveraging genetics to go beyond diagnostic boundaries; ascribing functional attributes to genomic discoveries; and developing and implementing processes for data sharing, outreach to various communities, and training. The insights gained in these domains frame the agenda for the next phase of PGC research. In addition to accelerating integrative common and rare variant-, within- and across-disorder findings for multiple psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions, the next phase will elucidate genetic etiologies in multiple ancestral populations, leverage rapidly accumulating multi-modal functional genomics data to gain mechanistic understanding, and attempt to bring genetic findings to clinically actionable phenotypes, such as treatment response, and address the developmental unfolding of genetic risk.
Lack of peer reviewer diversity advantages scientists from wealthier countries
Authors: Zumel Dumlao James M. , Teplitskiy Misha
Published: January 2025

Authors from low- and middle-income countries often have lower acceptance rates in academicjournals, leading to their ideas receiving less attention. One factor hypothesized to affectacceptance rates is the limited geographical diversity of peer reviewers. If reviewers favorsubmissions from their own country and authors from certain countries are disproportionatelyreviewed by same-country reviewers, this creates a “geographical representation bias.” Usingadministrative data from the Institute of Physics Publishing (IOP), encompassing metadata on204,718 submissions to 60 English-language journals from January 2018 to December 2022, wefind evidence of this bias even after controlling for manuscript quality. An exploratory analysisexploiting a policy that resulted in quasi-random anonymization of some submissions shows thathiding authors’ identities does not significantly reduce country-level homophily. The findingssupport the need for sustained efforts at diversifying reviewer pools.
Female Headteachers’ Transformative Practices for School Improvement in Kailali District
Authors: Saud Hark Bahadur
Published: January 2025

Headteachers play a pivotal role in managing both the academic and administrative activities in schools, which is crucial for raising academic standards and improving educational outcomes. This study aims to explore the transformative leadership practices of female head teachers in the Kailali district of Nepal, particularly focusing on how they contribute to overall school improvement. The research was guided by an interpretive paradigm, acknowledging that multiple interpretations exist, shaped by context. This approach allowed for an exploration of the lived experiences, stories, and narratives of four female secondary school head teachers in the Kailali district, located in the lowland region of Nepal's Far Western province. The study employed narrative inquiry as a research method and used participants' stories as the primary data source. The findings, grounded in transformational leadership theory, suggest that these female head teachers are highly dedicated, committed, and confident in their ability to bring about significant changes in their schools. They actively encourage collaboration among department heads and teachers, promote the sharing of  ideas, and engage with local community stakeholders, government, and non-state sectors to enhance their influence. Additionally, they utilize public platforms to bolster their leadership impact. The research highlights the importance of recognizing individuals' interests and strengths, assigning additional roles, and creating leadership opportunities. By providing resources, encouragement, and support, these head teachers foster sustained motivation among their staff. Moreover, they emphasize the need for training and professional development for teachers and administrative staff, leveraging technology to intellectually stimulate their teams.
Porosity Analysis of Acacia catechu Seed-derived Carbon Materials Activated with Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide: Insights from Methylene Blue and Iodine Number Methods
Authors: Mishra Pawan Kumar , Aryal Sabin , Oli Hari Bhakta , Shrestha Timila , Jha Dhirendra , Shrestha Ram Lal , Bhattarai Deval Prasad
Published: January 2025

The significant adsorption capacity of activated carbon makes it a highly effective adsorbent material. The choice of activating chemicals plays a crucial role in determining the surface morphology and pore size distribution of the resulting activated carbon. In this study, potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide were employed as chemical activating agents in the preparation of activated carbon from the waste biomass of Acacia catechu seeds through a carbonization process. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was utilized to examine the surface functional groups, while X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis provided insights into the crystallinity of the activated carbons. Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) was employed to analyze surface morphology. For the adsorption capacity assessment, methylene blue number (MBN) and iodine number (IN) method were employed. The activated carbon derived using KOH-activator (ACSK-6) exhibited higher iodine number (1269.62 mg/g) and methylene blue number (238.62 mg/g) compared to activated carbon synthesized using NaOH (ACSN-6). The well-developed porosity and superior adsorption capacity of the ACSK-6 sample underscore its potential in various application.
Forecasting Public Sector Accountability: Analyzing and Predicting Audit Trends in Rwanda's Financial Management (2020-2030)
Authors: Celestin Mbonigaba , Sujatha S. , Kumar A. Dinesh , Vasuki M.
Published: January 2025

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of public financial management in Rwanda, focusing on the period from 2020 to 2030. Utilizing data from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) and qualitative assessments, the research examines key trends in financial accountability, including audit opinions, compliance with laws, value for money, and the implementation of audit recommendations. The findings indicate significant progress in Rwanda's public financial management, evidenced by an increase in unqualified audit opinions and a reduction in financial mismanagement. These improvements are attributed to enhanced internal controls, strengthened financial regulations, and a heightened focus on value-for-money audits. Employing predictive modeling, the study forecasts continued positive trends, anticipating near-complete adherence to financial regulations and further reductions in mismanaged public funds by 2030. The study concludes with strategic recommendations aimed at sustaining these improvements, including further strengthening internal controls, enhancing compliance monitoring, and leveraging advanced technology for financial oversight. These recommendations are intended to support Rwanda’s ongoing efforts to achieve its 2030 development goals by ensuring efficient and transparent management of public resources.
Inferential Analysis of Service Marketing Factors Influencing Customer Satisfaction in the Tourism Sector of Eastern Nepal
Authors: Rijal Rohi , Shrestha Sabina
Published: January 2025

This research investigates the impact of service marketing factors on customer satisfaction and loyalty within the Nepalese tourism industry, focusing on service quality, price competitiveness, location accessibility, cultural experiences, and brand image. A diverse sample of 185 respondents was analyzed, revealing a near-even gender distribution predominantly from the 26-35 and 36-45 age groups. The descriptive analysis indicated that while service quality is generally perceived positively, improvements are needed in pre-trip information provision. Price competitiveness was identified as a strong asset, but enhancing pricing transparency could further strengthen this factor. Respondents expressed positive feedback regarding location accessibility and cultural experiences, although concerns about the authenticity of cultural performances emerged. Correlation and regression analyses demonstrated significant relationships between service quality, price competitiveness, location accessibility, cultural experiences, brand image, and customer satisfaction. Notably, price competitiveness and location accessibility were robust predictors of satisfaction. The findings underscore the multifaceted nature of service marketing in Eastern Nepal's tourism sector and provide actionable recommendations for stakeholders to enhance tourist experiences and promote sustainable growth in the industry. Continuous adaptation of marketing strategies is essential to maintain competitiveness in the evolving tourism landscape.
The Sudden Death of a Child: Unveiling Nigerian Mothers’ Experiences of Grief
Authors: Owoyemi Raji Ruqayat , Rais Haniza , Sheikh Ahmad Ismail
Published: January 2025

The sudden death of a child is one of the most devastating losses a mother can experience. This experience is often associated with shock, trauma, and grief. Mothers in Nigeria face a high prevalence of sudden child deaths. Hence, the aim of this phenomenological study was to explore the challenges and grief experiences of mothers following the sudden death of a child, using focus group discussions (FGD) as a platform for investigation. The researcher served as the group leader and interviewer, working with four women from the Ministry of Women Affairs in Nigeria. The participants were four bereaved mothers, married for at least five years, who had lost a child. They were purposively selected for the study through word-of-mouth communication and announcements posted on the Ministry of Women Affairs notice board. Thematic data analysis was used to identify patterns, meaning and themes in the FGD data, which was derived from discussion, observations, and the experiences shared by the participants. The analysis revealed four major themes in the bereaved mothers’ grief experiences, including managing the emotional pain of the loss, coping with the reality of the death, having poor support systems, and struggling to move forward after the loss. The implications on professional grief counselling and support are discussed to assist grieving mothers to cope better in times of grief.
Understanding Energy Practices in Ghanaian Higher Education: Lessons from Academic City University
Authors: Budu Bismark , Oluwatito Fadayiro Jordan , Lamptey Enoch , Mensah Michael
Published: January 2025

This research illuminates the imperative for strategic energy management within the higher education sector, as evidenced by the multifaceted challenges and opportunities elucidated across diverse university contexts. The comprehensive data collection efforts provided valuable insights into energy consumption patterns among various stakeholders, ranging from students and faculty to staff members locally. Moreover, the methodological rigor employed in data acquisition and analysis at Academic City University underscores the percentage of about 95% of staff, student and faculty having knowledge about energy management, only about 65% really practice effect energy management and hence the formulation of evidence-based policies and strategies for effective energy management. By leveraging these insights, universities can develop targeted interventions to optimize resource allocation, mitigate financial burdens, and foster a culture of energy consciousness and stewardship.
فلسفة سياسات التعليم الأخضر ومتطلباته في الجامعات السعودية رؤية تربوية مقترحة وفق تصنيف جرين ماتريكس
Authors: Bajaber Samera  Salem
Published: January 2025

مستخلص الدراسة : هدفت الدراسة إلى الكشف عن فلسفة سياسات التعليم الأخضر ومتطلباته في الجامعات السعودية رؤية تربوية مقترحة وفق تصنيف جرين ماتريكس، واستخدمت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي، و أسفرت الدراسة عن عدد من النتائج منها: أن التعليم الأخضر ضرورة ملحة لمواجهة تحديات التغير المناخي، وهو نوع من التعليم يأتي متزامناً مع التطور التكنولوجي الكبير ومع التحول الرقمي الواسع والمتشعب في كل المؤسسات والشركات داخل المجتمع، و أن التعليم الأخضر بشكل عام له بعد إسلامي كبير لاهتمام كثير من النصوص الشرعية والأحكام الفقهية، في كل ما من شأنه إعمار للأرض والمحافظة على سلامتها وصحتها من أي أمر يهدد حياة الكائنات الحية فيها، وأن من متطلبات التعليم الأخضر هو تضمين فلسفة السياسات التعليمية للجامعات السعودية، ما يتوافق مع فلسفة التعليم الأخضر، ومتطلب تكثيف التمويل المالي للأبحاث والكراسي العلمية المتعلقة بالبيئة، وتوفير معامل مجهزة بأحدث الأنظمة التكنولوجية، والخبراء في الطاقة المتجددة لتدريب الباحثين في استخدام منتجات صديقة للبيئة، تقديم رؤية تربوية مقترحة وفق تصنيف جرين ماتريكس.
Iz Islovarja
Authors: Puc Katarina
Published: January 2025

Islovar je spletni terminološki slovar informatike, ki ga že več kot 20 let ureja jezikovna sekcija Slovenskega društva INFORMATIKA. Slovar je javno dostopen za vpoglede in vnašanje novih izrazov na naslovu http://www.islovar.org.
UM ESTUDO COMPARATIVO DE CURRÍCULOS DE CURSOS DE BACHARELADO EM LETRAS LIBRAS DAS UNIVERSIDADES PÚBLICAS BRASILEIRAS E A COMPETÊNCIA TRADUTÓRIA SEGUNDO O PACTE
Authors: Coutinho William Jônatas Vidal , Barbosa Felipe Venâncio , Guerra Avaetê de Lunetta e Rodrigues , Vanconcelos Emanuella Silveira , Purificação Marcelo Máximo
Published: January 2025

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo principal verificar se há referência nos projetos de cursos (PPCs ou PPPs) de bacharelado em Letras Libras no Brasil à competência tradutória em consonância com os postulados do modelo do PACTE. Além disso, visa apresentar uma síntese de textos científicos publicados em revistas que abarcam pontos relevantes à consideração do desenvolvimento da competência tradutória em Libras. A relevância do estudo está em apontar dados numéricos que oferecem um panorama da oferta de cursos de bacharelado de Letras Libras no Brasil e evidências do (não)trabalhar a aquisição da competência tradutória no processo formativo, com atenção especial para textos específicos dessa competência no par Libras/Língua Portuguesa. Para tanto, o estudo de natureza básica, teórico e quantitativo buscou por textos que surgissem ao realizar buscas sob os descritores “competência tradutória” e “Língua Brasileira de Sinais” tanto em português como em inglês em quinze revistas científicas listadas na avaliação da CAPES quadriênio 2017 - 2020. Nos artigos sobre competência, buscou-se referência à Libras e nos artigos sobre a Libras buscou-se referência à competência tradutória. O texto utiliza tabelas, esquema e um link de um mapa conceitual para a amostragem dos dados e confronta as informações conceituais dos PPCs com  Hurtado Albir (2005). Como resultado foi possível identificar ligações entre propostas de disciplinas nos cursos de Letras Libras com as subcompetências tradutórias citadas por Hurtado Albir (2005) , assim como possíveis problemas ao processo formativo de ordem sequencial das disciplinas ofertadas nos cursos. Foi possível concluir que é necessário pensar não apenas que disciplinas farão parte do currículo, mas que ligação elas possuem com a competência tradutória e se o espaço em que elas são alocadas no currículo é apropriado.
Personal Branding Melalui Media Sosial Dalam Meningkatkan Community Awareness Terhadap Isu Lingkungan
Authors: Sakir Moh
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study is to; identify effective personal branding strategies on social media, assess the impact of personal branding in increasing community awareness, and provide practical recommendations for individuals and organizations in building personal branding. Social media has become a major catalyst in connecting individuals and communities in the digital era. Personal branding, which is essentially an effort to build a consistent self-image, can be used strategically to increase community awareness on important issues. This article explores how social media can be utilized to build authentic personal branding, and examines its impact in expanding the reach of social messages. Through a literature review and case studies, this article provides practical guidance for individuals who want to maximize the role of social media in mobilizing communities.
Emociones, consumo y bienestar subjetivo: Análisis de las compras con sentimiento
Authors: Fondón Ludeña Anabell
Published: January 2025

Introducción: En el contexto contemporáneo, la interacción entre emociones y consumo ha adquirido una importancia creciente. La propensión de productos y servicios a atender demandas emocionales es un fenómeno notable, especialmente entre los jóvenes, que suelen encontrarse en una posición de mayor susceptibilidad. La investigación se llevó a cabo utilizando una metodología mixta, con datos cualitativos obtenidos de grupos de discusión y entrevistas, y datos cuantitativos recogidos a través de un cuestionario. Metodología: Se utilizó un paradigma mixto, recogiendo datos cualitativos a través de grupos de discusión y entrevistas, y cuantitativos a través de un cuestionario. Resultados: Los resultados muestran qué productos generan emociones positivas y negativas en los jóvenes y sus hábitos de consumo. Discusión: se destaca que la búsqueda de satisfacción emocional a través del consumo puede hacer a los jóvenes más vulnerables, aunque también se observan efectos positivos, como la creación de comunidades en torno a ciertos consumos y un interés creciente por el consumo sostenible, aunque con algunas contradicciones. Conclusiones: Emociones y consumo están intrínsecamente relacionados en la vida de los jóvenes. Este trabajo se convierte en un punto de partida para diseñar estrategias de intervención y alfabetización emocional dirigidas a los jóvenes.
Metaverse application development for teaching geometry in virtual reality environment
Authors: Topraklıkoğlu Kıvanç , Öztürk Gülcan
Published: January 2025

This study aims to explain the Metaverse application development process for teaching geometry in a virtual reality environment. The application was developed based on the instructional design model including analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation phases. The target group was secondary school students. During the analysis phase, students’ virtual reality experiences and their needs for using the Metaverse application academically were identified. Additionally, learning outcomes from the Secondary School Mathematics Course Curriculum were selected to determine the application content, and convenient educational software programs for a Metaverse environment were examined. During the design phase, Metaverse software that was suitable for the study's purpose was selected. Also, three-dimensional models of the objects and the environment for the application activities were designed through three-dimensional drawing programs. During the development phase, the activities’ visualization and manipulation trials were conducted by transferring the three-dimensional designs into the Metaverse application. After necessary corrections, activities took their final form. During the implementation phase, 15 students in grade 10th used the Metaverse application. During the evaluation phase, participants stated their opinions about the application. Accordingly, suggestions for improving the Metaverse application in the field of teaching geometry and its widespread implementation were proposed.
„Gazeta Kaliska” jako źródło informacji osobowej na temat duchowieństwa Kalisza i regionu w latach 1893-1897 (przyczynek do badań biograficznych duchowieństwa diecezji kujawsko-kaliskiej)
Authors: Walczak-Niewiadomska Agata
Published: January 2025

„Gazeta Kaliska” pozostaje nadal jednym z najważniejszych źródeł informacji o Kaliszu i regionie przełomu oraz pierwszej połowy XX wieku. Na łamachtego czasopisma regularnie w latach 1893-1939 ukazywały się wiadomości różnego typu, od obwieszczeń władz, przez ciekawostki z życia ówczesnych mieszkańców, na przedrukach powieści kończąc. Jak wiele pism regionalnych tamtych czasów „Gazeta Kaliska” była też narzędziem przekazu informacji o charakterze społecznym i wyznaniowym. Celem artykułu jest zaprezentowanie obrazu duchowieństwa Kalisza i okolic, który wyłania się z czasopisma na podstawie analizy zawartości numerów z lat 1893-1897, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem informacji osobowej i jej kategoryzacji. Podstawą do kwerendy były wszystkie dostępne numery „Gazety Kaliskiej” z lat 1893-1897, czyli z pierwszych kilku lat wydawania pisma jako tygodnika.
Digital Adoption Asistance for the Wood Craftmans Community Towards Upgrading MSMEs
Authors: Cynthia Eka Pandu , Afriyanti Liza , Arifandy M. Imam
Published: January 2025

The government has launched the MSME Level Up program, which is a government program to facilitate MSMEs to move up a class in terms of digital adoption in order to expand marketing access, and business efficiency, increase sales transactions, and increase the competitiveness of MSMEs. Pekanbaru City has 1,034 registered MSMEs that are engaged in producing various products from wood. This PKM activity has succeeded in providing education and assistance to MSME Furniqa and MSME KadoKekayuan partners regarding Digital Adoption, Basics of Digital Media, Creating Digital Content, Digital Benchmarking, Advertising on Google and Meta (Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok), Maximizing Digital Marketing (Digital Simulation Marketing Templates), Getting to Know Analytics (Google and Meta), Measuring the Effectiveness of Advertising Campaigns, and Optimizing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) through content. As an evaluation, the level of success of activities and understanding of partners has been measured by obtaining results >80%.
Great personalities of Military music. Egizio Massini – conductor and general inspector of Romanian Military Music
Authors: Ioan Cristina Mioara
Published: January 2025

During the interwar years, military music experienced significant growth thanks to the efforts of one of the genre's leading lights, conductor Egizio Massini, a highly regarded individual who also happened to be an accomplished soldier. His conducting skills and European vision, along with his organizational tenacity and musical aptitude, led to an amazing military career that had a direct impact on Romania's military and civilian fanfare band scene. During his tenure as the inspector general of the military bands (1932–1940 and 1944–1947), significant advancements were made for the military music bands and their members' musical education, as well as for the repertoire reform and the execution of lengthy international tours.
Aspects influencing the tuning balance in saxophone performance practice
Authors: Marques M. , Matos M.M.
Published: January 2025

Tuning is a crucial factor in any musical performance on saxophone. It is a skill related to auditory perception and can be taught and developed trought the flexibility of the embouchure and air column or using auxiliary fingerings on the instrument to compensate and adjust the tuning. This paper aims to understand the concept of temperament in tuning, as well as the various factors that can affect its stability in saxophone performance. Identifying and being aware of the theoretical functioning of the key opening and closing mechanism and how it affects the rise and fall of frequencies is essential for using correction strategies for these frequencies and, thus, the use of alternative fingerings as a fundamental resource for the saxophonist to improve their tuning. Finally, some study books have been compiled that provide various fingering charts that can be used for tuning correction on the saxophone.
Melodies in Form: Designing Urban Sculptures inspired by Musical Heritage
Authors: Ronagh E. , Daneshmandi M. , Farhoodfar S.
Published: January 2025

This paper explores the fusion of music, art, and technology to redefine urban sculptures by incorporating musical heritage. It introduces a unique approach where music is transformed into striking geometric forms based on the mathematical principles of strange attractors, presenting music as iconic urban sculpture. Using AI, specifically ChatGPT, mathematical formulas generate visually captivating shapes. Additionally, an algorithmic method extracts medium-range music frequencies, which serve as input data to create these geometric forms in Rhino software using the Grasshopper plugin. To enhance public engagement, a mobile application allows visitors to scan a QR code in front of the sculptures, revealing the visualization process while simultaneously playing the corresponding music. By integrating musical heritage into urban sculptures, this approach combines technological innovation with cultural continuity, bridging past traditions with modern advancements. It enhances public appreciation of cultural heritage while enriching the urban landscape with meaningful artistic expressions.
Musical-poetic correspondences in Adrian Pop's oeuvre. Back to the Bucharest days of Paul Celan
Authors: Sandor Paula
Published: January 2025

Although the references to Paul Celan's biographical background mainly refer to his Parisian period, the two years spent by the poet from Bucovina in the Romanian capital (1945-1947) proved extremely beneficial to his artistic genius. His membership to the circle of poets and literates such as Nina Cassian, Vladimir Colin, Ovidiu Crohmălniceanu, Petre Solomon, as well as the influence of the Romanian surrealist group led by Gellu Naum were to leave their mark on Celan's formative path. In 2020, the Cluj composer Adrian Pop wrote a song cycle entitled Iubiri uitate (Forgotten Loves), which includes fragments from 2 Romanian poems by Celan – Poem pentru umbra Marianei (Poem for the Shadow of Marianna) and Tristețe (Sadness) – as well as an unfinished poem. The hermetic symbolism and surrealist nuances of the texts dominated by contradictory feelings (love, doubt, melancholy, tragic loss, distant memory) find their correspondence in modal-chromatic sonorities close to atonalism, tonal-modal intonations or Sprechgesang-type discourse.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart`s financial struggles and strategies
Authors: Calefariu (Giol) Emilia
Published: January 2025

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart navigated the complexities of the economic environment of the 18th century, often facing, despite his extraordinary talents, financial difficulties. In order to generate income through his multiple abilities (composition, teaching, conducting, performing) he faced various challenges, inconsistent income, competition and changing patronage dynamics. The particularities of an artist’s financial income are approached in the current research, analyzing the particular case of the great Austrian composer. Understanding the economics of music in his time can provide a better understanding on the struggles and interior pressures the composer faced, that had a contribution in how his compositions were created.