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Analysis of the Influence of Local Original Income, General Allocation Fund and Special Allocation Fund on Economic Growth with Capital Expenditure as an Intervening Variable in Regional Governments throughout Manggarai Raya in 2013-2023
Authors: Bella Adur Valentin Romualda Gaudiosa
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze and test the effect of Local Revenue, General Allocation Fund and Special Allocation Fund on Economic Growth with Capital Expenditure as an Intervening variable in local governments throughout Manggarai Raya. This study was conducted in Regencies/Cities throughout Manggarai Raya. The population and sample used in this study were reports on the realization of the RegionalBudget throughout Manggarai Raya. Furthermore, this study used path analysis as a research method. From the analysis conducted, it can be concluded that the test results found that partially the variables of Local Revenue and Special Allocation Fund have a significant effect on capital expenditure. While for the General Allocation Fund it does not have a significant effect on capital expenditure, the test results found that partially the variables of Local Revenue, Special Allocation Fund and Capital Expenditure do not have a significant effect on economic growth. While for the General Allocation Fund it has a significant effect on economic growth, the results of the path coefficient test show that only the Special Allocation Fund variable has a significanteffect on economic growth through capital expenditure. While Local Revenue and General Allocation Fund do not have a significant effect on economic growth through capital expenditure.
The Role of Technology and Automation in Streamlining Business Processes and Productivity for SMEs
Authors: Abidemi Adeyemo
Published: October 2024

Purpose: This research investigates the vital role of automation in enhancing business process efficiency and overall productivity within SMEs. It also discusses how technology can help overcome bottlenecks arising from human operation, resource limitation, and operational inefficiency, which have commonly been experienced by SMEs.
Materials and Methods: The study combines an extensive review of existing literature with case studies from various industries to evaluate the effects of automation tools on SME operations. These tools range from cloud-based solutions to AI-powered systems, providing insights into their impact across different business processes.
Findings: Research has shown that automation improves productivity in SMEs by up to 30%, reduces manual errors by 25%, and enhances data accuracy by improving employee focus on strategic tasks. In addition, the standardization of processes through automation ensures less variability in output. Automation also impacts customer experience positively by ensuring speed in service delivery and quality improvement in products. High upfront costs, however, combined with a shortage in skilled personnel and integrating new technologies with existing systems, remain barriers to wider adoption by SMEs.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Accordingly, the study recommends that the following measures be taken to counteract the problems posed: phase in automation, cooperate with technology providers who will devise cost-effective solutions, and invest in comprehensive training programs to fill the skills gap. Government incentives, such as tax breaks and subsidies, could also push SMEs toward broader automation. Thereafter, successful integration of automation will enhance the competitiveness of SMEs and create a sustainable growth path in the digital economy.
Digitalisasi Sistem Monitoring pH Air Pada Instalasi Pengelolaan Air Limbah Laboratorium BSPJI Palembang Satker Kementerian Perindustrian Berbasis Android
Authors: Fajryn Fikry , Setiawan Herri , Sartika Dewi
Published: October 2024

The wastewater management system is an important part of maintaining the cleanliness and quality of the environment. One of the parameters that need to be monitored regularly is the level of acidity or pH of the wastewater. This study aims to develop an Android-based wastewater pH monitoring system as a user interface and digitization process using Arduino and IoT modules as the leading processors. This application is also equipped with a real-time database that can be monitored at any time, pull report recaps using the Cloud Google Spreadsheet, and use the WhatsApp BOT as a chat notification that can notify the user if there is a drastic change in the pH value of wastewater from a predetermined standard value. This system consists of several pieces of hardware, namely a pH sensor, temperature sensor, Arduino module, IoT module, LCD, and a user interface using Android, which is simple and easy to read. In its implementation, this system can provide several benefits for wastewater management officers so that they can always monitor the pH level of wastewater in real-time through their Android devices without the need to be physically present to take and measure samples at the management location. This condition can improve efficiency in monitoring and facilitate taking actions and decisions if there is a significant change in the pH of the wastewater. In conclusion, using an Android-based wastewater pH monitoring system is very effective and efficient, especially for officers and analysts, and this Android-based wastewater pH monitoring system also has the accuracy of the measurement results. The accuracy of these measurement results is obtained from the results of a comparison of water pH measurement tests made with a pH meter at the Palembang BSPJI Laboratory, which has been accredited by the National Accreditation Committee (KAN) and has an Average Square Error of 0.02 where this value according to Standard IEC No.13b-23 is still within good tolerance limit is not more than 0.05. This states that the created water pH monitoring system produces valid and accurate data
Sistem Informasi Berbasis Web Sebagai Media Promosi Pada Toko Sinar Baru Grande Prabumulih
Authors: Valentine Lola , Suhartini Suhartini , Setiawan Iwan
Published: October 2024

Web-based information systems, such as promotional media, provide information services through promotions. The researcher's goal is to provide convenience in promoting goods. The purpose of the study resulted in several uses consisting of practical and academic uses. The method used in this study uses a quantitative approach method that is descriptive to describe and illustrate a variable, symptom, condition, or certain social phenomenon, and its development method is Waterfall; the analysis tools used are Use case diagrams, Class diagrams, and Activity diagrams. This information system is built to provide convenience for consumers in viewing the latest products to make it easier and faster
Countering Moneylender Exploitation through Islamic Nanofinance: A Literature Review
Authors: Isa Zuraidah Mohamed , Ahmad Zabib Zaiful Affendi , Lestari Rini , Matt Abdulllah
Published: October 2024

The prevalence of predatory lending practices poses a significant threat to marginalized communities, perpetuating cycles of debt and financial exclusion. This study aims to explore the potential of Islamic nanofinance as a viable solution to counter moneylender exploitation, focusing on its principles and practices in Southeast and South Asia. A comprehensive literature review was conducted, highlighting the distinctions between nanofinance and microfinance, the ethical frameworks underpinning Islamic finance, and the detrimental impacts of exploitative lending on vulnerable populations. Key findings reveal that Islamic nanofinance, grounded in principles like Qard al-Hasan (interest-free loans) and waqf (charitable endowments), offers sustainable financial alternatives that promote social justice and economic empowerment. Furthermore, successful case studies from countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and India illustrate the effective implementation of Islamic nanofinance initiatives in alleviating financial burdens and addressing systemic inequities. However, challenges such as limited awareness, regulatory hurdles, and resource constraints hinder broader adoption. The implications of this study underscore the need for greater policy support and community engagement to enhance the reach of Islamic nanofinance programs. By fostering collaboration among financial institutions, governments, and civil society, this research advocates for a paradigm shift towards more inclusive financial systems that can effectively mitigate the adverse effects of predatory lending and empower marginalized communities through ethical financing solutions.
Developing a Theoretical Framework for Strategic Visual Content in Mental Health Campaigns
Authors: Azmin Suzani , Mohamed Salim Neesa Ameera
Published: October 2024

This conceptual paper explores the impact of strategic visual content in mental health awareness campaigns. Utilizing a theoretical framework based on the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM), Visual Rhetoric Theory, and Visual Communication Theory, this study synthesizes existing literature to propose guidelines for effective visual content. The findings suggest that engaging visuals can enhance emotional involvement, reduce stigma, and promote mental wellness. Future research should empirically validate this framework to optimize visual communication in mental health advocacy.
Enhancing Creativity and Problem-Solving: Design Principles for Project-Based Learning in Product Design
Authors: Ali Norarifah , Mamat Nawi Azmir , Abdul Latiff Norashikin
Published: October 2024

This conceptual paper addresses the need for effective pedagogical strategies to enhance creativity and problem-solving skills in product design education. The study aims to explore how Design Principles can be integrated into Project-Based Learning (PBL) to foster these critical skills. Using a comprehensive literature review, the study synthesizes existing theories, focusing on constructivist learning and Design Thinking models. The findings suggest that structured design principles, such as user-centered design and iterative development, significantly improve the efficacy of PBL in developing students’ creativity and problem-solving abilities. However, challenges such as inconsistent PBL implementation and insufficient teacher training limit its effectiveness. The study highlights the need for empirical validation and suggests future research focus on testing the proposed framework in real-world educational settings. The findings have practical implications for educators, providing a structured approach to enhance skill development in product design through PBL.
Assessing the Contribution of Advertising on Sales Volume of Product in Tanzania: A case of Multichoice company (DStv), Mbeya
Authors: Mbuza Alen. J. , Komba Silverius C. , Mbogo Crispin
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study was to assess the contribution of advertisement on the Sales Volume of Products in Tanzania, Specifically; the study assessed the role of advertising strategy in shaping the public perception towards DStv products and the sales volume. The study employed a case study research design, with a 45 sample size, and used both qualitative and quantitative approaches to efficiently collect analyse, and present data. The methods of data collection involved both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were collected by using questionnaires and interviews, whereas documentary review was used in the secondary method. MS Excel and simple calculations by calculator were used to analyse the data where simple frequencies and percentages were created. The findings revealed that 42% of respondents said that DStv uses radio in advertising its products, 31% by using workshops and promotion, 18 use TV, and 9% company applied social media like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and TikTok. Also, the study found that 69% of respondents agreed that they are aware of the DStv products since they hear advertisements on radio and television. Furthermore, 55% said advertising plays a major role in shaping public perception towards the company’s products and services and affects sales volume at DStv Company. The researcher therefore recommended that the administration of DStv Company pay attention to advertising strategies for the sake of embracing market share, goodwill, profitability as well as sales of the company.
Enhancing Change Management for Improved Public Service Delivery: A Study of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)
Authors: Odeke Paul
Published: October 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the role of change management in improving service delivery within government parastatals in Uganda, specifically focusing on the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). It explored the enabling factors for change management on service delivery and assessed the effects of change management on service delivery within these parastatals.
Methodology: The study employed a cross-sectional and exploratory approach, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of 298 participants from various departments within KCCA. Data collection methods included self-administered questionnaires, interviews with key informants, and documentary reviews. The study instruments were validated using the Content Validity Index, and reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and bivariate regression, while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis.
Findings: The study concluded that the enabling factors for change management on service delivery in government parastatals in Uganda are not well understood. Additionally, it found that change management does have a significant impact on service delivery within these institutions.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy (recommendations): Based on the conclusions, it is recommended that KCCA administrators enhance service delivery through a more holistic approach to change management. This should involve addressing various enabling factors and components of the change management framework to optimize service delivery outcomes.
Relationship Between Street Hawking, Study Habit and Academic Performance of Upper Basic School Students in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: Gidado Bello Kumo , Esomojumi Rosemary Taiwo
Published: October 2024

Purpose: This study investigated the relationship between street hawking, study habits and academic performance of Upper Basic School Students in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria.
Methodology: The research design adopted for the study was descriptive survey design. A total of 43,922 Upper Basic School Students comprises the population. Krejcie and Morgan (1970), was used in drawing the sample of 240 students. A Self-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. The data collected was subjected to statistical analysis based on the six null hypotheses. A multiple correlation regression, an analysis of variance, t- test and Pearson correlation coefficient was used in analysing the hypotheses.
Findings: The findings from the study showed that, there is no significant relationship between street hawking, study habits and academic performance of students in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, it further shows that there is no significant relationship between street hawking and study habits and that upper basic school students do not differ significantly in their study habit on the basis of gender. The results further revealed that there is no significant relationship between street hawking and academic performance of students in Upper Basic Schools, and that Students differ significantly in their academic performance based on different hawking time. It was further discovered that upper basic school Students do not differ significantly in their academic performance because of those engaged in street hawking and students who do not.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: It was recommended that parents should allow their ward hawk only after school and hours of hawking should be limited and as well monitored. The results of this have significantly address the long-standing view that students who are engaged in street hawking tent to perform poorly, academically. The non-relation obtained in this study has further revealed the need to look at other environmental factors that may likely influence academic performance of school children street hawkers. Further study may still be needed to reconcile the differences in performances in performances between students engaged in street hawking and those who do not.
Transvaginal Low Intensity Shockwave Therapy in Endometriosis (T-LISTE): Protocol for a Randomised pilot trial
Authors: Melki Emile , Fares H , Khaddam A , Khaddam R
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT

Background
Endometriosis is a common disorder in women of childbearing age. Standard medical and surgical treatments are not always satisfactory. Shockwave therapy has been suggested as a possible novel treatment. There are no clinical data however to support this approach. This article describes the research protocol for a pilot interventional trial aiming to evaluate transvaginal low intensity shockwave therapy in women with endometriosis.

Methods
Adult women (anticipated N = 64) suffering from endometriosis will be recruited in a general gynaecology clinic and randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to an intervention group and a control group (parallel group design). The intervention group will receive 4 weekly sessions of transvaginal low intensity radial shockwave therapy. The control group will receive 4 sham procedures. The group allocation will be blinded to the patients but not to caregivers or data analysts (single blinded). Assessment will be carried at 1, 3 and 6 months. The primary endpoint is the visual analogue score for pelvic pain (dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, dysuria, dyschezia) and the deep dyspareunia score.

Conclusion
This prospective monocentric single blinded randomised controlled pilot trial will assess transvaginal low intensity shockwave therapy as a novel treatment for endometriosis.

KEYWORDS: Endometriosis; Pelvic pain; Dysmenorrhea; Dyspareunia; Shockwave Therapy.
Case study on prevalence of Candida spp. in patients with Denture Stomatitis at the Cheddi Jagan Dental Centre, Guyana, South America.
Authors: Naraine Mikhel , Maharaj G , Ansari A , Varona CB
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT
There are hundreds of microbes in the oral cavity, many of which are fungi. One of the most common forms of yeast infection is candidiasis, which is due to Candida albicans. This fungus is closely related to a pathology common among denture wearers known as Denture Stomatitis. The treatment of this pathological symptom is challenged by anti-fungal resistance exhibited by other species of Candida. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of various Candida species found in patients that have some form of denture stomatitis, identify a relationship between the possible causes of denture stomatitis, and to determine if certain Candida species are related to different types of denture stomatitis. Fifty-nine (59) Patients (29% male, 71% female) who presented with denture stomatitis at the Cheddi Jagan Dental Centre (CJDC) were identified and swab samples were taken and cultured. Data was collected and analyzed using Chi square tests and Fisher’s exact tests. 56% of the population had Type II denture stomatitis, while 37% and 7% represented Type I and III denture stomatitis respectively. 95% of persons were positive for Candida infection. C. albicans was seen to be the most prevalent (60%) followed by, C. tropicalis (15%), C. krusei (14%), and C. glabarata (11%). It was concluded that there was no relationship between Candida spp. and the type of denture stomatitis that was present in the patients.
Organ donation in a developing Caribbean country: a single centre experience in Trinidad and Tobago
Authors: Mohammed Hassina , Paredes David , De Freitas Loren
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT

Objectives
The National Organ Transplant Unit was established in 2006 with the aim of providing renal and corneal transplants services. This study assessed the current state of the National Organ Transplant Unit and the organ donation experience at a single centre intensive care unit in Trinidad.

Methods
A review of legal, human and material resources and a retrospective chart review of the current status of organ donation and transplantation in Trinidad and Tobago was conducted. Data were collected from medical records of deceased donors for the period January 2006 to December 2020. The organ donor experience in the Adult Intensive Care Unit at a tertiary care hospital in Trinidad was also evaluated. Data were collected from medical records of all patients in the adult intensive care unit for the period October 2016 to December 2016.

Results
Trinidad and Tobago has four donor hospitals, one transplant centre, and one surgical team consisting of three surgeons, approximately 100 trained Transplant Procurement Managers and one trained laboratory technician. The deceased donation rate was 0.77 donor per million population in 2006, peaked in 2014 at 3.85 and then remained at 0.77. Donor potentiality for the adult intensive care unit was 66.7% with a donation rate of 5.3%.

Conclusions
Organ donation in Trinidad and Tobago mostly relies on living donors. Despite increases in organ donation and conversion rates, the country has not yet achieved self-sufficiency. The implementation of a taskforce dedicated to developing action plans to improve organ donation services may assist the country in achieving self-sufficiency.
Scientific Publications of Jadavpur University, West Bengal: Scientometric Analysis
Authors: Rahaman Jiaur , Das Biswajit
Published: October 2024

[The present study analyses the scientific productivity of Jadavpur University for the study period from 2002 to  2021 using the SCOPUS database. The retrieved data has been analyzed on the following parameters;  document-wise distribution of the publication, authorship pattern, Collaborative indices, most preferred  journals, times series analysis, and Bradford's law test. Journal articles are the most preferred form of  publication type of documents by the Jadavpur University. The highest growth rate of the Jadavpur University  was found 0.28 with 450 publications during the year 2003. It is observed from the study that the relative  growth rate has increased and the doubling time has decreased during the study. Time series analysis  calculation proved that there is a positive growth in the research output of Jadavpur University publications.]
Some Useful Google Products for Online Library
Authors: Chaudhary Kaushal Kishor , Kumar Ajit , Bharti Gautam Kumar
Published: October 2024

In this knowledge and information era, new technologies are emerging everyday which are enhancing  the quality of services provided by the library and information center and reducing the physical barriers.  Google was founded with the aim for organizing, disseminating and retrieving information / knowledge on the  Internet, in which it has been successful to a great extent. Google is continuously making efforts to build and  update its products and services to achieve the above stated objectives. At present, Google products play an  important role in improving the effectiveness and efficiency and of library and its services. This article  describes the Google products/services that are critical in providing library services and how they can be used  effectively by libraries. The article also describes how these products can be used by library professionals to  fulfill various functions and purposes of libraries and information centres.
Assessing the Information Needs and Seeking Behavior of Women Faculty Members in PU Colleges of Kalaburagi District, Karnataka: A Gendered Perspective
Authors: C Smitha , T Shantadevi
Published: October 2024

This study explores the information needs and seeking behaviors of women faculty  members working in pre-university (PU) colleges in the Kalaburagi district of  Karnataka, India. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research investigates  the primary sources of information, satisfaction levels with library services, and  the impact of socio-demographic factors on information-seeking behaviors.  The study reveals significant disparities in access to and use of digital resources,  influenced by factors such as age, marital status, and educational background. The  findings highlight the critical need for enhanced library services, tailored training  programs, and policy interventions to support women faculty in their academic  and research activities. These insights contribute to the broader discourse on  gender and technology in educational settings, emphasizing the importance of  equitable information access in promoting gender equality in STEM fields.
Use and Awareness of E-Resources by Postgraduate Students of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Barkatullah University, Bhopal: A Survey
Authors: Singh Amita
Published: October 2024

The study investigates the use and awareness of e-resources among postgraduate  students in the Faculty of Social Sciences at Barkatullah University, Bhopal.  E-resources, such as online journals, databases, and digital libraries, have become  increasingly important in academic research and learning. This paper aims to  assess the level of awareness, access, and utilization of e-resources by postgraduate  students, as well as identify the barriers and challenges they face. The study  employed a survey-based methodology, involving a structured questionnaire  distributed to a sample of 110 postgraduate students across various departments  within the Faculty of Social Sciences. The findings reveal a moderate level of  awareness and utilization of e-resources among the respondents.
Improving Efficiency of Electric Vehicles: An Energy Management Approach Utilizing Fuzzy Logic
Authors: Muthuvel Raj Suyambu  , Pawan Kumar Vishwakarma
Published: October 2024

The idea behind it is as simple as the development of electric vehicles (EVs) necessitates addressing their disadvantages like lower range, suboptimal acceleration, and battery durability. Typical EMSs usually have issues of versatility and ability to update and control instantly, which are critical for enhancing the efficiency of the EV. This research examines ways in which fuzzy logic-based control systems could enhance energy control in EVs, specifically, emphasising battery and ultracapacitor technology. Specifically, rule-based control and model predictive control, which are traditional EMS techniques, lack the needed flexibility and real-time dynamic computation. Unlike this, the fuzzy logic system is more flexible and adaptive to the situations of real-life driving conditions. Thus, within the framework of this research, fuzzy logic is used to design and test sophisticated EMS solutions that improve energy management, integrate renewable sources of energy, and increase vehicle efficiency. The study shows how adopted fuzzy logic trove drawbacks of conventional approaches in the way of better decision-making and performance. This approach provides working knowledge on how to engineer and construct fuzzy logic control systems and involves issues to do with fuzzification, the rule base, inference and defuzzification. The study advances the capabilities of current electric vehicles by exploring and developing more efficient and dependable energy management systems
PHILOSOPHY OF DEATH IN MAURICE BLANCHOT
Authors: Šumilova Justina
Published: October 2024

Maurice Blanchot is a 20th century French philosopher who was one of the few philosophers who started to write on death. Death has a special role in Maurice Blanchot’s philosophy, he understands death from two points of view: existential death and death as a metaphor, which is mainly investigated among side the process of creation and literature.
 
The aim of this work is to present philosophy of Death in Maurice Blanchot’s philosophy. The presentation aims to present that death is understood from two points of view in his thinking. First, death is understood as the existential drive for living and creation; secondly death is also understood as a metaphor in the process of creativity, in this sense, death plays a crucial role in Blanchot’s thinking. The article also aims to explain such Blanchotian concepts as death’s space, death’s transmutation and two kinds of death.
 
Death’s space is understood as a creative space of creation in which the representations and information is converted in the process of creation. Death’s transmutation is the process of transmuting certain material (whether its painting or words) into the new form. While two kinds of death refer to two types of death: the first is the death that persons can comprehend, while the second is the death that is experienced unexpectedly. Lastly, the work also aims to talk about the relationship between death and literature as death becomes an existential and creative force that sparks novelty.
SÖREN KIERKEGAARD
Authors: Prados Pedro Luis
Published: October 2024

El artículo ofrece una mirada al pensamiento de Sören Kierkegaard, filósofo danés del siglo XIX. Se describen y comentan dos cruciales experiencias de Kierkegaard: la muerte de su padre Michael Pedersen Kierkegaard y la ruptura con su prometida Regina Olsen. Pese a la idea extendida del impacto que estos hechos tuvieron en la vida de Sören, se argumenta que, desde el punto de vista existencial, son otras las condiciones que moldean el existencialismo de Kierkegaard y que influyen en el desarrollo de su personalidad. En ese sentido, destaca la asimétrica relación con Dios, expuesta a partir de la prueba del sacrificio de Isaac por parte de Abraham, relación que se actualiza en Soren y en su padre, aunque sin hacerse efectiva.
Research on the Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance Approach: A Bibliometric Review
Authors: Valera-Gran Desirée , Delgado-Lobete Laura , Montes-Montes Rebeca , Navarrete-Muñoz Eva María
Published: October 2024

Importance: The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) is an evidence-based intervention approach that has significantly increased in popularity over the past two decades. However, how the research literature on this topic is patterned is still unknown, so it is difficult to identify potential areas for research and clinical interest.

Aims: To analyze the literature published on the CO-OP approach to provide a detailed and structured analysis of the publication patterns.

Data Sources: All literature related to CO-OP included in the Web of Science database through June 15, 2024.

Study Selection and Data Collection: All published studies related to CO-OP were included in the bibliometric analysis, which was conducted on the raw data retrieved from the Web of Science database using the Bibliometrix R package.

Findings: The annual growth rate in CO-OP research has been 0.8%, significantly increasing from 2015 onward. Most of the research has been published in occupational therapy and rehabilitation journals by English-speaking research teams, and its scope has expanded from developmental coordination disorder to a wide range of health conditions. In addition, two main lines of research have emerged: one focusing on understanding the underlying cognitive processes involved in CO-OP and the other focusing on its clinical effectiveness.

Conclusions and Relevance: Research on CO-OP has significantly increased over the past decade, and it currently encompasses a wide range of areas. This analysis may facilitate the advancement of research on and the clinical practical application of CO-OP.

Plain-Language Summary: The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) is an evidence-based intervention approach that has significantly increased in popularity over the past two decades. Occupational therapists use it to improve the occupational performance of both children and adults with movement difficulties. However, it is unknown how the research literature on this topic is patterned, so it is difficult to identify potential areas for research and clinical interest. This study found that scientific literature on CO-OP has significantly increased in the past decade and that its scope has expanded from developmental coordination disorder to a wider range of health conditions, such as cerebral palsy. Moreover, research is now focused on two main questions: What are the underlying cognitive processes involved during intervention, and how effective is the CO-OP approach? These findings can be used to further improve occupational performance and participation among occupational therapy clients who struggle with motor performance and planning.
Aesthetics and Video Games
Authors: Bartel Christopher
Published: October 2024

Aesthetics and Video Gamesintroduces current issues and ideas in philosophical aesthetics that help us to better understand why video games are different from cinema, animation and other types of fiction.

Addressing two foundational issues, the notion of the aesthetic and the value of play, it asks what the aesthetic is and investigates how value arises from different forms of play. Introducing the history and theory surrounding these questions, this book:

- Offers an account of the value of games that places gameplay and interactivity at its core - Acknowledges the importance of both ethical and feminist criticisms of games - Offers a novel account of how video games can be valued as competitions, narratives, and toys - Suggests ways in which a theory of the aesthetics of games must move beyond traditional approaches in aesthetics.

Drawing from work in philosophy, media studies, psychology, and gender studies, it not only demonstrates how theories from these areas can helpfully come into conversation with each other, it explores new paradigms, models, and concepts that aid our knowledge of video games in today's culture.
Age of Liutprand
Authors: Heath Christopher
Published: October 2024

The Age of Liutprandprovides a thematic analysis of Lombard Italy in the pivotal early part of the 8th century. It surveys the crucial role and rule of Liutprand [712-44], the powerful and effective Lombard king. By restoring this successful exemplar of Lombard kingship to the centre of events and developments in the Italian peninsula, this book pulls together all the pertinent evidence for a ‘new’ kingship in Lombard Italy that used a sophisticated set of strategies to enhance, deepen and expand its effectiveness. In presenting an evaluation of Italy on the cusp of dramatic change, this book explains how not only the kingship of Liutprand, but also his legal reforms and his relationships with the Church and neighbouring peoples all contributed to a model of kingship successfully and subsequently deployed by Charlemagne and his successors later in the 8th century.
Domestic Work in Postcolonial Tanzania
Authors: Mählck Paula
Published: October 2024

Domestic Work in Postcolonial Tanzaniaexamines the dynamics of learning domestic and care work within affluent expatriate households, characterized by significant economic privilege and, at times, diplomatic immunity.Paula Mählck employs contemporary narratives from privileged female expatriate employers and Tanzanian domestic workers, colonial documents, analysis of the built space of expatriate households, as well as literary works and analytic autoethnography to investigate the continuities and changes in contemporary employment relations as compared to those during the British colonial era from the 1920s to the 1960s. While the relationship between women employers and domestic workers serves as the entrance of the investigation, the study delves deeper into postcolonial dynamics of learning and their interconnections with gender, race, and class. It emphasizes learning to cope as a dynamic process involving negotiation and movement, offering a nuanced perspective that transcends the victim/survivor dichotomy.

Moreover, the book highlights the subtlety of unlearning oppressive practices and relations, distinguishing them from formal affirmative actions. It underscores unlearning as a means for individuals and collectives to challenge established knowledge, perceptions, and practices, aiming to demonstrate the possibility of change. Through its multifaceted approach, which includes the historicization of alternative narratives, sociological analysis, theoretical discussions on social reproduction, and critical examinations of research methods for Western scholars researching non-Western contexts, this book provides valuable insights into the complexities of domestic work taking place in expatriate households in postcolonial Tanzania. It offers a thought-provoking examination of learning, learning to cope, and unlearning within the context of privilege and power.

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by Stockholm University.
Evolution of the British Welfare State
Authors: Fraser Derek
Published: October 2024

This established introductory textbook provides students with a full overview of British social policy and social ideas since the late 18th century.It is the essential starting point for anyone learning about how and why Britain created the first welfare state, and its development into the 21st century.

Offering a comprehensive historical survey, this book analyses the emergence of the first welfare state, its later adaptations in the light of changing socio-political climates, and takes the story up to the present day, with discussion of the Coalition and Theresa May’s early Prime Ministership, and an overview conclusion that identifies key issues in modern British social history.

Building on the strong foundations of the prior editions,The Evolution of the Welfare StateSixth Edition has been updated to include:

- New intersectional viewpoints on welfare, such as the role of gender - Expanded coverage of the post-1948 period - Updated methodological perspectives in the light of the latest research

Ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students, this is an essential resource for all interested in the British welfare state and social history.
Scottish Literature, Borders and the Environmental Imagination
Authors: Ditter Julia
Published: October 2024

Bringing together concerns in border studies, the environmental humanities and Scottish literary studies, this open access book examines the relationship between borders and the environment in Scottish literature from the nineteenth-century to the present.

Developing an innovative methodology that approaches Scotland from an interdisciplinary perspective, this book puts key debates in Scottish studies, literary theory, critical border studies and the environmental humanities into dialogue to highlight the critical intervention that Scottish literature can make in current theoretical discussions about borders and the environment.

Examining a range of literary texts from the nineteenth century to the present day,Scottish Literature, Borders and the Environmental Imaginationproposes that the creative possibilities of literature allow Scottish literary works to unpack key issues relating to borders and environmental concerns. It includes analyses of works by Walter Scott, Jules Verne, Nan Shepherd, Willa Muir, John Buchan, Alasdair Gray, Sarah Moss and offers a combination of theoretical discussions and in-depth case studies to show how writers reconfigure borders in connection with the Scottish environment.

The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com.Open access was funded by the University of Konstanz
Ainu of Japan Resisting the Suppression of Languages
Authors: Samata Susan
Published: October 2024

This volume shows that, by moving away from code models that foster restrictive perceptions of language as learned words and rules, and towards an ecolinguistics capable of integrating with concepts of embodied cognition, it is possible to recognise a broad range of connections with a language from which an individual or community has become estranged.

Using the Ainu of Japan as an example and comparator, this book reviews historical and contemporary suppression of languages as a means of, or as a bi-product of, the suppression of their speakers.

Preservation of the Ainu language, which had no written form, has been central to official culture promotion programs, but the language has steadily declined in use. The Ainu experience has much in common with that of communities taken over and suppressed by oppressive forces in other countries and spans rural and urban contexts. Susan Samata examines the historical, social and ecolinguistic contexts of Ainu, with particular emphasis on presentation and perception in daily life. She also considers how aspects of ecolinguistic theory may be mapped onto museum practices, television and cinema, popular literature, and the promotion of tourism. These are then compared to the sociolinguistic situations of a selection of other languages and cultures in China, North America and Scandinavia. By highlighting points of similarity and dissimilarity, Samata demonstrates the factors that operate in the suppression of people and their languages and suggests ways in which the perspective described may support resistance to suppression and assimilation, not least in language teaching areas.
Smart Thinking
Authors: Owen Jo
Published: October 2024

A clear and practical review of the 50 most common thinking challenges everyone faces from day to day, with a full guide to the most accessible and practical solutions.

Many of us find ourselves facing difficult work situations, day after day - often as a result of existing patterns of behaviour - or at the mercy of negative and intrusive thoughts. But such cycles can be broken, allowing you to approach problems and challenges in a more robust and sustainable way.Smart Thinkingfocuses on common thinking challenges we all face from time to time, both rational (such as problem-solving) and emotional (mental health issues, for example), while also offering an array of practical and realistic solutions. It explains the problems and highlights the best options to resolve them, while encouraging you to look differently at the circumstances around you, and then to develop new, and permanent, ways of tackling any challenges.

From getting the best out of others, to thinking more creatively about financial problems (even without maths skills), Jo Owen tackles 50 of the most common 'thinking' challenges that can derail the best-laid plans and intentions. Be more decisive in the face of uncertainty, make better decisions for you and your colleagues, and tackle any of the unexpected problems that our busy work lives can throw at us, withSmart Thinking.
Deserted Wives and Economic Divorce in 19th-Century England and Wales
Authors: Aston Jennifer , Anderson Olive
Published: October 2024

This book considers Section 21 of the Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act 1857 and its significant impact on previously invisible married women in the 19th century.

Tens of thousands of women used this little-known section of the Act to apply for orders from local magistrates' courts to reclaim their rights of testation, inheritance, property ownership, and (dependent on local franchise qualifications) ability to vote. By examining the orders that were made and considering the women who applied for them, the book challenges the mistaken belief that Victorian England and Wales were nations of married, cohabiting couples.

The detailed statistical analysis and rich case studies presented here provide a totally new perspective on the legal status and experiences of married women in England and Wales. Although many thousands of orders were granted between 1858 and 1900, their details remain unknown and unexamined, primarily because census records did not consistently record dissolved marriages and there is no central index of applications made.

Using sources including court records, parliamentary papers, newspaper reports, census returns, probate records and trade directories, this book reconstructs the successful – and unsuccessful – experiences of women applying to magistrates’ courts and the Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes to protect their assets across regions and decades.
Fraud and Breach of Warranty
Authors: Salzedo Simon , McIntyre Andrew , Shaw Sophie
Published: October 2024

What happens when the acquisition of a business goes wrong? What can an injured buyer do to seek redress? How can sellers defend such claims?

Fraud and Breach of Warranty: Buyers’ Claims and Sellers’ Defencesbrings together a combination of commercial insight and deep industry expertise, providing expert guidance on how to make and defend claims relating to the sale of businesses.

Completely revised and updated in line with voluminous recent case law, theSecond Editioncontains new and revised material covering:

- Material adverse change provisions, including in the context of Covid-19 - Notification clauses - Exclusions of goodwill claims - Earnout payment claims - Misrepresentation through due diligence responses - Fraud of an agent - Quantum of loss in breach of warranty and fraud - Rescission of an SPA

Written by leading commercial barristers, this book offers in-depth and practical answers to frequently asked questions and is essential reading for anyone involved in buying or selling a business, with particular appeal to commercial law practitioners, litigators, arbitrators, in-house counsel and contract drafters.

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional’s Company and Commercial Law online service.
Arthouse Crime Scenes
Authors: King Geoff
Published: October 2024

How is crime represented in art cinema? And how can this be understood in the context of global sociopolitical and film-industrial trends? Crime might be shown or lurk only at the edges. It might be left unresolved or unexplained. Arthouse crimes can be petty and small scale or raise big questions associated with the arthouse sector: political issues, the nature of humanity, truth and knowability.

Arthouse Crime Scenesis the first book to address the relationship between art cinema and crime, contributing to the study of both categories. Case studies are provided of works by celebrated filmmakers including Lucretia Martell, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Bong Joon Ho, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Jia Zhangke, Andrey Zvyagintsez and Lee Chang-dong.

Textual analysis is combined with focus on social and industrial contexts. A recurring theme is the situation of arthouse crime films within differing manifestations of broader processes of late-modern neoliberal globalization and cultural hybridity. Approaches examined range from the oblique to social realism and other mixtures of crime and arthouse tendencies.