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Strategi Kebijakan Pemerintah Dalam Meningkatkan Daya Saing Industri Agro yang Berkelanjutan
Authors: Prima Indrasari  , Iwan Kurniawan Subagja  , Azis Hakim
Published: November 2024

Sektor industri memegang kedudukan penting bagi perekonomian Indonesia dan bisa diibaratkan sebagai mesin pembangunan. Dalam upaya mengungkit daya saing industri, peran Pemerintah khususnya dukungan Kementerian Perindustrian sangat penting dalam pengembangan sektor industri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami kompleksitas hubungan antara strategi pemerintah dengan daya saing industri yang berkelanjutan. Melalui pendekatan studi literatur, penelitian ini membahas peran penting kebijakan pemerintah dalam meningkatkan daya saing industri yang berkelanjutan dengan menerapkan konsep industri hijau, sehingga mendukung pencapaian Net Zero Emission (NZE) di 2050. Kebijakan pemerintah dalam hal pemberian fasilitas fiskal dan non fiskal serta konsep industri hijau dapat meningkatkan daya saing industri. Pemerintah harus mendukung peningkatan keahlian dan pengembangan keterampilan tenaga kerja industri yang handal dan memahami konsep ekonomi hijau dibahas secara mendalam. Kesimpulannya, dukungan pemerintah dalam kebijakan fiskal, non fiskal, serta dengan mendorong industri beralih ke green industri merupakan kunci dalam meningkatkan daya saing industri dan mempercepat pertumbuhan ekonomi, produktivitas, dan lapangan kerja di Indonesia.
Characterization of Algerian asphaltenes collected from several wells: asphaltene behavior in terms of flocculation and solubility
Authors: Saada Dada , Abbas Abbas Hadj , Djamel Benmenine , Aissa Abidi Saad
Published: November 2024

Even though there is a small amount of asphaltene in Algerian light oil (less than 0.7 weight percent), there is significant evidence that the issue of their precipitation during the oil production operations stems from the oil's chemical makeup, which influences the behavior of the asphaltene rather than the amount of asphaltene in the oil. An experimental analysis of the chemical structure of petroleum asphaltene samples from Algeria that were collected from numerous wells is presented in this paper. The samples were analyzed using elemental analysis and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) to ascertain the behavior of the asphaltene in terms of flocculation and solubility. The samples were all extracted using n-heptane at oil to solvent ratio of 1:40 (g/ml). Based on the elemental analysis, the results showed that the H/C atomic ratio of the Algerian Hassi-Messaoud asphaltene is found to range from 0.8 to 1.56. The first sample was more aromatic, meaning there were more substituted aromatic compounds, because it had the lowest H/C ratio value (0.8). These features were taken into account when comparing this sample to the other samples to determine that it has higher solubility degrees. For samples 1, 3, and 4, The H/C ratio's values are close to one. The H/C ratio (1.56) of the fifth sample was higher than the others, indicating a lower contribution from aromaticity compounds. Asphaltene has a heteroatom-rich structure when the O/C, S/C, or N/C atomic ratios are high. The most compact and heteroatom-rich aggregates are hence the first to flocculate. Because sample 2 had the greatest heteroatom content value of 6.79, this first aggregate was noted there. The Algerian asphaltene have lower sulfur content and a higher H/C ratio value. Various intensities of sulfoxide, aromatic, and aliphatic groups were detected by Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR). This investigation verified that asphaltene precipitation occurred in every oil field location in Hassi Messaoud.
The Enduring Influence of Taboos in Social Regulation: Insights from the Peki Community, Volta Region, Ghana
Authors: Elysium Ameyibor Orison , Tayviah Margaret Makafui
Published: November 2024

Generally, taboos denote proscriptions, moral tenets, and, to some appreciable degree, a pedagogical tool. In African traditional societies, taboos indicate what should or should not be done, and how to interact with members of society, the environment, the deities, and the ancestors. These taboos ensure balance and harmony between the deities and the community, among members of society and between the community and nature. Typically, taboos are socio-religious constructs that draw on both traditions as well as religion to function. All societies institute clearly defined taboos to direct community members’ behaviour in line with society’s values. The main purpose of this paper was to study taboos as a control mechanism among the Pekis with the view of outlining some notable taboos in Peki and to assess the present state of taboos in Peki. The study employed the qualitative method of enquiry which was largely underpinned by the phenomenological method of enquiry. Purposive sampling was adopted to collect germane information for the study. The paper discovered that taboos permeate all aspects of life and occupy a central place in the effort of traditional African societies to ensure proper social behaviour within the community. The study proposes that there is an urgent need to develop and deploy policies to serve as a sort of affirmative action to safeguard, harness and modify taboos to suit the demands of our present society without undermining tradition or societal values. This paper contributes to the debate on African Religious Traditions and social control.

Keywords: Social Control, Taboos, Relevance of Taboos.
Exploring Elements of Gender Stereotypes and Stereotyping in some Zulu Wedding Songs
Authors: Khumalo Khayelihle Excellent , Dlamini-Myeni Bongephiwe
Published: November 2024

The Zulu people constitute an ethnic group of related people with the same culture and traditions and predominantly inhabit the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. The Zulu’s are rooted in their culture and, therefore, are cultured people who embrace most, if not all, of their cultural beliefs. Songs are one of the tools and an integral part of the Zulu people’s folklore deployed to transmit information about cultural experiences, practices and traditions from one generation to another. This qualitative study aimed to explore gender stereotyping as portrayed in selected Zulu wedding songs. The study focuses on female gender stereotypes and stereotyping. The researchers analysed seven (n=7) purposively selected songs. Utilising critical discourse analysis, the study analysed the data collected from the lyrics of the seven selected wedding songs. The data was collected through direct observation which was done on three different wedding ceremonies that were attended by the researchers in KwaZulu-Natal in UMkhanyakude District. The songs were recorded, transcribed, and arranged in accordance with the generated themes. The study employed the Nego- Feminist Theory as the core analytical tool that framed this study. The research findings have, in essence, shown that songs among the Zulu people are reflective of gender stereotypes being upheld mainly owing to the patriarchal nature of the Zulu society. Therefore, the findings of the study further confirmed the notion that Zulu traditional wedding songs perpetuate social and gender inequalities rather than challenge the several stereotypes and stereotyping that promote gender inequality, injustice, and the typical gendered roles existing in Zulu society.

Keywords: Zulu Culture, Wedding Songs, Gender Inequality, Stereotype, Stereotyping, Patriarchy
Observations of Preferential Heating and Acceleration of α-particles in the Young Solar Wind by Parker Solar Probe
Authors: Peng Jingyu , He Jiansen , Duan Die , Verscharen Daniel
Published: November 2024

Remote sensing observations of the nascent solar wind in the solar corona imply that heavy ions are often faster and hotter than the plasma protons. In situ observations of the near-Earth solar wind with low collisional age show that hotter and faster states of heavy ions usually do not occur at the same time: heavy ions are either faster or hotter than the protons. This discrepancy highlights the need to understand the competing effects of heating, acceleration, Coulomb collisions, and instabilities on heavy ions in the inner heliosphere, from the solar corona to Earth. The Parker Solar Probe (PSP) is currently the closest spacecraft to the Sun and is anticipated to cross the outer boundary of the preferential heating and acceleration zone. Using in situ measurements from PSP, we find that larger drift speeds between α-particles and protons (V

α
p
) correspond to larger α-to-proton temperature ratios (

T
α

T
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) in the young solar wind close to the corona. This observation differs from in situ observations farther from the Sun (e.g., with Helios and Wind at 0.3–1 au). We believe that this difference is related to the speed of the solar wind, as well as the distance from the Sun. The anti-correlation between V

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p
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α

T
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in fast wind away from the Sun is potentially related to the energy transfer from the drift kinetic energy of α-particles to proton thermal energy due to drift instabilities. In the young slow wind, heavy ions exhibit signs of both preferential heating and preferential acceleration, but are not affected much by drift instabilities. We identify the outer boundary of the preferential heating and acceleration zone for heavy ions in the young slow wind to be at a distance of around 0.16 au, beyond which the effects of Coulomb collisions weaken the effects of preferential heating and acceleration.
Evolution of Cataclysmic Variables with Binary-driven Mass Loss during Nova Eruptions
Authors: Tang Wen-Shi , Li Xiang-Dong , Cui Zhe
Published: November 2024

The discrepancies between observations and theoretical predictions of cataclysmic variables (CVs) suggest that there exists unknown angular-momentum-loss mechanism(s) besides magnetic braking and gravitational radiation. Mass loss due to nova eruptions belongs to the most likely candidates. While standard theory assumes that mass is lost in the form of radiation-driven, optically thick wind (fast wind), recent numerical simulations indicate that most of the mass loss is initiated and shaped by binary interaction. We explore the effect of this binary-driven mass loss (BDML) on the CV evolutions assuming a major fraction of the lost mass leaves the system from the outer Lagrangian point. Different from the traditional continuous wind picture, we consider the mass loss process to be instantaneous because the duration of nova eruptions is much shorter than the binary evolutionary timescale. Our detailed binary evolution calculations reveal the following results. (1) BDML seems able to provide extra angular momentum loss below the period gap. The mass transfer rates at a given orbital period occupy a large range, in agreement with the observed secular mass transfer rate distribution in CVs. (2) The enhanced mass transfer rates do not lead to a runaway mass transfer process and allow the white dwarfs to grow mass ≲0.1 M
☉. (3) BDML can cause both positive and negative variations in the orbital period induced by nova eruptions, in line with observations, and can potentially explain the properties of some peculiar supersoft X-ray sources likely CAL 87, 1E 0035.4−7230, and RX J0537.7−7034.
Identifying New High-confidence Polluted White Dwarf Candidates Using Gaia XP Spectra and Self-organizing Maps
Authors: Pérez-Couto Xabier , Pallas-Quintela Lara , Manteiga Minia , Villaver Eva , Dafonte Carlos
Published: November 2024

The identification of new white dwarfs (WDs) polluted with heavy elements is important since they provide a valuable tool for inferring the chemical properties of putative planetary systems accreting material on their surfaces. The Gaia space mission has provided us with an unprecedented amount of astrometric, photometric, and low-resolution (XP) spectroscopic data for millions of newly discovered stellar sources, among them thousands of WDs. In order to find WDs among these data and to identify which ones have metals in their atmospheres, we propose a methodology based on an unsupervised artificial intelligence technique called self-organizing maps. In our approach, a nonlinear high-dimensional data set is projected on a 2D grid map where similar elements fall into the same neuron. By applying this method, we obtained a clean sample of 66,337 WDs. We performed an automatic spectral classification analysis on them, obtaining 143 bona fide polluted WD candidates not previously classified in the literature. The majority of them are cool WDs and we identify in their XP spectra several metallic lines such as Ca, Mg, Na, Li, and K. The fact that we obtain similar precision metrics to those achieved with recent supervised techniques highlights the power of our unsupervised approach to mine the Gaia archives for hidden treasures to follow up spectroscopically with higher resolution.
21cmlstm: A Fast Memory-based Emulator of the Global 21 cm Signal with Unprecedented Accuracy
Authors: Dorigo Jones J. , Bahauddin S. M. , Rapetti D. , Mirocha J. , Burns J. O.
Published: November 2024

Neural network (NN) emulators of the global 21 cm signal need an emulation error much less than the observational noise in order to be used to perform unbiased Bayesian parameter inference. To this end, we introduce 21cmLSTM—a long short-term memory (LSTM) NN emulator of the global 21 cm signal that leverages the intrinsic correlation between frequency channels to achieve exceptional accuracy compared to previous emulators, which are all feedforward, fully connected NNs. LSTM NNs are a type of recurrent NN designed to capture long-term dependencies in sequential data. When trained and tested on the same simulated set of global 21 cm signals as the best previous emulators, 21cmLSTM has an average relative rms error of 0.22%—equivalently 0.39 mK—and comparably fast evaluation time. We perform seven-dimensional Bayesian parameter estimation analyses using 21cmLSTM to fit global 21 cm signal mock data with different adopted observational noise levels, σ
21. The posterior 1σ rms error is ≈three times less than σ
21 for each fit and consistently decreases for tighter noise levels, showing that 21cmLSTM can sufficiently exploit even very optimistic measurements of the global 21 cm signal. We have made the emulator, code, and data sets publicly available so that 21cmLSTM can be independently tested and used to retrain and constrain other 21 cm models.
Construction of marginally coupled designs with mixed-level qualitative factors
Authors: Zhou Weiping , He Wan , Wang Wei , Huang Shigui
Published: November 2024

Marginally coupled designs (MCDs) with more economical run sizes than sliced Latin hypercube designs were widely used in computer experiments with both quantitative and qualitative factors. However, the construction of MCDs with mixed-level qualitative factors was still very challenging. We developed five algorithms to generate MCDs with mixed-level qualitative factors, which were very easy to implement. In some of the MCDs constructed in this paper, the quantitative factor designs have two- or higher-dimensional space-filling properties compared to the existing MCDs, where the qualitative factors were mixed-level. Moreover, the resulting MCDs had more flexible run sizes than the existing MCDs with mixed-level qualitative factors.
Analysis of competing risks model using the generalized progressive hybrid censored data from the generalized Lomax distribution
Authors: Hassan Amal , Maiti Sudhansu , Mousa Rana , Alsadat Najwan , Abu-Moussa Mahmoued
Published: November 2024

The competing risk (CR) model is crucial for studying various areas, such as biology, econometrics, and engineering. When multiple factors could cause a product to fail, these factors often work against each other, resulting in the product's failure. This scenario is known as the CR problem. This study focused on parameter estimation of the generalized Lomax distribution under a generalized progressive hybrid censoring scheme in the presence of CR when the cause of failure for each item was known and independent. Both maximum likelihood (ML) and Bayesian approaches were used to estimate the unknown parameters, reliability characteristics, and relative risks due to two causes. Bayesian estimators under gamma priors with different loss functions were generated using Markov chain Monte Carlo, and confidence intervals (CIs) were generated using the ML estimation method. Additionally, two bootstrap CIs for the unknown parameters were presented. According to the conditional posterior distribution, credible intervals and the highest posterior density intervals were further generated. The performance of different estimators was compared using Monte Carlo simulation, and real-data applications were used to verify the proposed estimates.
Set-valued mappings and best proximity points: A study in $ \mathcal{F} $-metric spaces
Authors: Albargi Amer Hassan
Published: November 2024

This paper introduces the concept of set-valued almost $ \Upsilon $-contractions in $ \mathcal{F} $-metric spaces, aiming to obtain the best proximity point results for set-valued mappings. The newly proposed idea of set-valued almost $ \Upsilon $-contractions includes various contractive conditions like set-valued almost contractions, set-valued $ \Upsilon $-contractions, and traditional $ \Upsilon $-contractions. Consequently, the results presented here extend and unify numerous established works in this domain. To illustrate the practical significance of the theoretical findings, a specific example is provided.
A study of value iteration and policy iteration for Markov decision processes in Deterministic systems
Authors: Zheng Haifeng , Wang Dan
Published: November 2024

In the context of deterministic discrete-time control systems, we examined the implementation of value iteration (VI) and policy (PI) algorithms in Markov decision processes (MDPs) situated within Borel spaces. The deterministic nature of the system's transfer function plays a pivotal role, as the convergence criteria of these algorithms are deeply interconnected with the inherent characteristics of the probability function governing state transitions. For VI, convergence is contingent upon verifying that the cost difference function stabilizes to a constant $ k $ ensuring uniformity across iterations. In contrast, PI achieves convergence when the value function maintains consistent values over successive iterations. Finally, a detailed example demonstrates the conditions under which convergence of the algorithm is achieved, underscoring the practicality of these methods in deterministic settings.
Bifurcation and controller design in a 3D delayed predator-prey model
Authors: Lin Jinting , Xu Changjin , Xu Yiya , Zhao Yingyan , Pang Yicheng , Liu Zixin , Shen Jianwei
Published: November 2024

Delayed dynamical models demonstrate significant application value in depicting interactions and internal dynamics among different biological populations. Therefore, they have garnered significant interest from numerous scholars in both biology and mathematics. Based on previous studies, this article construct a novel delayed predator-prey model. By utilizing fixed point theory, inequality methods, and appropriate functions, this article examined the desirable properties of the solutions of the constructed delayed predator-prey system, including existence and uniqueness, boundedness, and non-negativity. This paper determines the parameter conditions for system stability and the occurrence of bifurcations by employing bifurcation theory and the stability theory of delayed differential equations. Using two control strategies, namely the mixed controller and the extended delay feedback controller, this paper effectively adjusts the stability domain of the delayed predator-prey systems and controls the time of bifurcation onset. The research explores how delays affect the stabilization of system and the adjustment of bifurcation. This paper provides computer simulation photos supporting the main obtained findings. The outcomes of this paper are groundbreaking and can provide critical guidance for the control and regulation of predator and prey population densities.
El yeísmo y su desarrollo ideológico en las obras académicas
Authors: Dalle Pezze Francesca , Miotti Renzo
Published: November 2024

En este artículo nos proponemos recorrer el desarrollo ideológico del yeísmo en las obras académicas a partir de la primera descripción del fenómeno, en la 13.ª edición del diccionario (1899). La postura de la Academia con respecto a la distinción tradicional (/ʎ/ ~ /ʝ/) y al yeísmo se hace patente, además, en los comentarios incluidos en las Gramáticas y las Ortografías. Después de un largo período de condena, la postura ha ido modificándose a partir de los años 70, con el abandono de la visión eurocéntrica en dirección al reconocimiento del pluricentrismo normativo, lo que ha conllevado la plena aceptación del yeísmo (así como del seseo). En este proceso de desestigmatización, las décadas que median entre la 19.ª ed. (1970) y la 21.ª (1992) del diccionario representan una fase de transición, en la cual la Academia duda entre la aceptación del yeísmo y el apego al patrón distinguidor tradicional.
Knowledge and skills required for librarians in Digital Humanities: a literature review
Authors: Torres Maria Filipa , Borges Maria Manuel
Published: November 2024

This article is a literature review conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) to identify, analyze and synthesize the competencies required of librarians in the Digital Humanities (DH); DH content in Information Science courses and the roles of librarians in DH projects. Competences were identified in all DH activities, particularly technological competences, soft skills, project planning and intellectual property rights. Courses and proposals for DH courses in Information Science were identified, as there are still gaps in training. The roles of librarians were identified at different levels, as suppliers of infrastructure, tools and raw materials, service providers, collaborators and project creators. It is recommended that DH be included both in the formal domain, through its inclusion in Information Science courses, and in the informal domain, through training that allows for lifelong updating.
Pour une écriture écologique dans le diptyque Rue des Perplexes et Quand passent les âmes errantes du romancier algérien Mohamed Magani
Authors: Benaid Malki
Published: November 2024

Nous vivons dans l’ère de « l’anthropocène », concept mis au goût du jour par les humanités environnementales pour signifier que l’homme n’est plus « la mesure et le centre de toute chose », comme le prônait Protagoras, mais un élément, déterminant et, surtout, redoutable, d’un vaste biotope. En effet, si les autres éléments de ce système fonctionnaient spontanément dans l’harmonie, les comportements déplacés de l’Homo Sapiens, depuis le néolithique jusqu’à l’ère contemporaine, ont perturbé, et à tout jamais, l’équilibre de ce système symbiotique : réchauffement climatique dû à l’émission des gaz à effet de serre, tarissement des ressources naturelles, causé par leur surexploitation, extermination progressive de la faune et de la flore sauvages… Ipso facto, il s’est avéré que l’homme n’est en fait qu’un être situé au milieu du monde, un vivant parmi les vivants, et non plus l’être « privilégié » de jadis, puisque doué de logos et d’intelligence, placé ainsi qu’il le croyait au centre du monde et à la tête de la pyramide des vivants. Dans une telle situation de vulnérabilité, les sonnettes d’alarmes ont déjà été lancées et les enjeux environnementaux se sont affirmés comme des thèmes centraux dans la réflexion artistique contemporaine, notamment dans la réflexion littéraire, où ils s’imposent en tant que schèmes discursifs prépondérants. Ipso facto, la littérature s’engage, à sa manière, dans le combat écologique avec les moyens qui sont mis à sa disposition. Pour illustrer l’orientation écocentrée de l’écriture contemporaine, nous avons choisi d’analyser le diptyque Rue des Perplexes et Quand passent les âmes errantes de Mohamed Magani sous l’angle respectif d’une double lecture écopoétique et zoopoétique. L’auteur iconoclaste algérien en question a, en effet, osé s’aventurer, sur le terrain encore vierge en Algérie, celui de l’écriture environnementale.
Mythe spirituel féministe et écopoétique de l’endogénéité dans Les naufragés de l’intelligence de Jean-Marie Adiaffi
Authors: Amouzou Émile
Published: November 2024

Face au chaos qui caractérise les sociétés postcoloniales africaines gouvernées par les outils de la modernité occidentale et le renversement de l’ordre traditionnel religieux, évincé par les religions importées, Jean-Marie Adiaffi propose un nouveau paradigme de développement qui s’éloigne de la modernité mal inculturée sur le continent. Une lecture conjointe écopoétique et mythocritique durandienne fondée sur les structures anthropologiques de l’imaginaire révèle une réconciliation de l’être africain avec les fondements spirituels et culturels de ses origines pour porter un développement humain endogène. À cet effet, il active un mythe féministe spirituel incarné par la figure de la Prophétesse Akoua Mando Sounan (prêtresse komian) pour inviter à retrouver dans les origines de la terre-mère (Gaïa) un nouvel élan qui reconnecte l’homme africain avec le travail appliqué à une nature féconde et productive pour son mieux-être et un développement harmonieux.
La littérature pour la cause de la ville et la forêt dans l’espace ivoirien
Authors: Logbo Azo Assiène Samuel
Published: November 2024

La littérature va à la rencontre des sciences environnementales et écologiques de sorte à trouver des solutions aux problématiques actuelles liées aux crises écologiques. Comment les textes littéraires rendent-ils compte des bouleversements environnementaux en Côte d’Ivoire ? À ce niveau, à l’instar des autres espaces africains, l’espace ivoirien est un maillage d’imaginaire interdisciplinaire de la question environnementale. Les biosèmes et les écosèmes en présence transcrivent un principe du primaire, du dégradé et du restauré en littérature. Les suggestions avant-gardistes, de défense et de critique de l’espace environnemental de l’être humain, font surface dans l’imaginaire des écrivains ivoiriens qui évoquent la question environnementale dans leurs œuvres. Avec la méthode écocritique, l’objectif est de déceler dans toute représentation fictive ou réelle un champ écosémique d’urbanité, de ruralité, de désertification, de déforestation, de pollution de l’air et de l’eau.
Tradition et idéalité
Authors: Salanskis Jean-Michel
Published: November 2024

L’article réfléchit sur la vision husserlienne, dans notre texte, de la tradition et de l’idéalité. Pour Husserl, une question en retour doit récupérer le sens intentionnel idéal du géométrique aperçu par les fondateurs Grecs. Il voit la transmission du sens comme conduisant au présent à une désédimentation.J’expose dans l’article la conception de la transmission du sens mathématique proposée dans mon ouvrage L’herméneutique formelle (1991/2013). Je rapporte les résultats de cette approche concernant l’espace : mon livre envisage plutôt un devenir méconnaissable du sens géométrique. Je commente alors le traitement par Husserl de la notion d’idéalité. Je distingue les notions symboliques, métaphysiques et téléologiques de l’idéalité, et j’analyse leur usage par Husserl, sans dégager de conclusion univoque.
New uses for translation technology? Revising The Job in Italian and Silent Spring in Finnish with the help of translation memory and machine translation
Authors: Brusasco Paola , Taivalkoski-Shilov Kristiina
Published: November 2024

The higher output quality of neural machine translation (NMT) has fostered research into the possibility of using it for literary texts, leaving the translator the finishing touch through post-editing. However, as previous studies have shown (Moorkens et al.,, 2018; Guerberof-Arenas and Toral, 2020, 2022), the creativity that characterises literary translators’ reading and writing is hindered by the predominantly literal MT output. While subscribing to the idea of leaving the human translator in charge of literary texts, our article tests another use of technology—namely aligners and NMT to assist in the revision of previously published translations which show good quality and relevance to today’s world, yet contain factual errors, omissions, misinterpretations and dated lexical or syntactic choices. Two chapters from Sinclair Lewis’ The Job (1917) and Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring (1962) were aligned with existing translations (Italian for the former, published in 1955 and 1970, and Finnish for the latter, published in 1963) and with the output produced by DeepL Pro to see whether some of its segments could replace the parts to be revised. Then, professionals working in literary translation were asked if 1) they were in favour of the use of technologies in the revision process, and 2) if the method we proposed was viable.
“Quite puzzling when I first read it”: Is reading for literary translation different from reading for post-editing?
Authors: Kolb Waltraud
Published: November 2024

While research on literary machine translation has gained considerable momentum over the past few years, there is still wide agreement that, for the time being, machine-generated translations need to be followed by human post-editing to obtain publishable results. As a translatorial process, post-editing differs from translation from scratch on multiple levels. This contribution investigates one of those levels, i.e., the different ways in which translators and post-editors read and creatively engage with the source text, and how these differences are reflected in the final target texts. Drawing on cognitive stylistics and narratology frameworks, it is shown how translators and post-editors develop narrative understanding of the story, the characters, and the worlds evoked by the source text; how they infer meaning from the source text and its style and, for example, fill in blanks and gaps during their readings. The discussion is based on findings from a two-part empirical study in which five professional literary translators translated a short story by Ernest Hemingway into German and five different professional literary translators post-edited a machine-translated draft of the same story provided by DeepL. The participants were asked to think aloud while they worked on their task, and their think-aloud protocols were used to explore their reading processes.
Assessing human translation style with the help of NMT: a case study of French-language comic book translators
Authors: Hulley Bartholomew
Published: November 2024

This article presents a novel method for evaluating human translation using Neural Machine Translation (NMT) as a baseline. Addressing challenges in studying translator styles, the method enables impartial analysis of multiple translators. A case study on comic translators reveals its potential and provides new insights into North American comic book translation practices.
Mixing human and nonhuman dance partners: contrapuntal translation and the shift from replacement to inclusivity
Authors: Trainor Samuel
Published: November 2024

This paper calls into question the sociological paradigm of technological replacement as it relates to the use of NMT in the literary field. Latour (1988) calls this process a “translation”. His metaphor derives from the misconception that translation is inherently instrumental. It is unsurprising that current debates surrounding NMT are haunted by this socioeconomic spectre. The majority of NMT platforms are implicitly designed to, “cut out the middleman”. They are also invariably “domesticating”. Their designers want them to pass a Turing Test: producing simulacra of human output capable of convincing the general reader they were written by an accomplished native speaker. This is classic translatorial “invisibility”: an ideology that predominates in the industry’s methods of translation quality assessment. Anyone with a grounding in translation theory can pick out the false premise. The stakes are particularly high when it comes to literary translation, which is often seen in the industry as a hurdle in the quest for general AI. However, we suggest that literary translation professionals wishing to forestall the threat of NMT should avoid abstruse theoretical objections and promote the ethical case for socially inclusive practice. If NMT could be adapted to work polyphonically in collaboration with “bio-translator”’, throughout all project stages (inclusion), rather than submitting its products to post hoc (accessibility) checks, then it might become genuinely valuable in literary translation.
Evolution of Governance Models Between Theory and Practice
Authors: Kayyali Mustafa
Published: November 2024

This book chapter dives into the evolution of governance models, studying the complicated interplay between theoretical frameworks and real-world applications. Examining the move from old governance paradigms to contemporary ones illustrates the dynamic character of governance systems and the challenges they face in adjusting to an ever-changing socio-political milieu. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, this chapter gives vital insights into how governance models change, adapt to social demands, and affect the direction of modern governance.
Evidence of Reshoring/Nearshoring
Authors: Castro-Gonzáles Segundo , Mathews Dale T.
Published: November 2024

This chapter examines the phenomenon of reshoring/nearshoring. The sample studied are mature products that were initially offshored from industrialized countries to export processing zones in low wage locations. These include the production of non-knit textile articles (HTS 61), the production of knitted and crochet articles (HTS 62), shoes and related articles (HTS 64), electrical machinery and equipment related to broadcasting and television apparatus including parts and accessories (HTS 85) and medical, photographic, optical instruments and related parts and accessories (HTS 90). The data studied is restricted to U.S. imports of said products obtained since 2009, the date in which certain authors affirm that they began this strategy called reshoring and its behavior is analyzed until 2023. The methodological approach is quantitative, using for this purpose two statistical techniques: time series analysis and trend analysis with calculation of the coefficient of determination for each trend equation.
Intercultural Competence Through Collaborative Online International Learning
Authors: Lombana-Coy Jahir , Palacios-Chacón Lorena , Corrales Kathleen A. , Rey-Paba Lourdes
Published: November 2024

This chapter seeks to explore whether international business undergraduate students from two countries evidenced characteristics associated with intercultural competence after participating in a virtual exchange. The intervention was between students with equivalent thematic units who worked together to discuss and produce a collaborative video on ways companies enter into international markets. Using a mixed method approach, data were collected through professor written reflections, student focus group, written reflections, and a questionnaire. Results show that virtual exchanges have a great potential to foster both discipline learning and intercultural competence, but non-disciplinary relationships are also required for these to occur. Culturally, students found similarities that facilitated interaction, fostered positive attitudes, and encouraged their own cultural recognition and that of their peers. Several implications regarding technological and pedagogical aspects are described.
Ethics for Responsible Data Research
Authors: Temara Sheetal
Published: November 2024

In today's digital age, ethical issues are a principal concern during responsible data research which requires thoughtful consideration and approaches for managing them. As technological advances materialize to increase the standard of living for people across the world, ethics must be prioritized by cybersecurity professionals to ensure these technologies are not being misused or inflicting harm to the general population, especially to underrepresented and underprivileged communities. Cybersecurity subject matter experts must develop awareness regarding ethical ramifications of their research endeavors to ensure security is balanced with moral standards. Observance of and adherence to ethical based policies, principles, and security best practices will delineate cybersecurity professionals from threat actors.
Role of Marketing Ethics in Sustainable Marketing
Authors: Mandal Pratap Chandra
Published: November 2024

It is imperative for companies to adopt ethical policies for sustainable marketing. The objective of the study is to analyze the marketing ethics policies adopted by companies and their roles in creating a sustainable organization. The methodology adopted is a conceptual analysis of the corporate marketing ethics policies. Various controversies and rules and regulations in ethical marketing practices are discussed. In the digital age, consumer privacy is under threat. The policies may help in developing a sustainable company. Initiatives adopted by companies towards remaining ethical and adopting sustainable marketing are highlighted. Academicians may analyze the existing policies and suggest relevant and effective marketing ethics policies. Practicing managers may evaluate the existing marketing ethics policies in their organizations and adopt policies that are effective. These strategies allow companies to adopt ethical policies and sustainable marketing research objectives and for the ethical and responsible protection of human subjects and their data.
Advancing Academic Research With Theoretical Framework for Enhancing Higher Education Studies
Authors: Yingsoon Goh Ying , Rahman Nurul Ajleaa Abdul
Published: November 2024

This chapter proposal aims to contribute to the field of higher education research by providing a comprehensive theoretical framework that can enhance the quality and depth of academic research within this domain. The proposed chapter will explore the key concepts, theories, and methodologies that are essential for conducting rigorous and relevant research in higher education. By offering a structured approach to research design, data collection, and analysis, the chapter will assist academicians in producing high-quality research that informs practice, policy, and theory. The importance of theory-driven analysis and interpretation of research findings is discussed. Related strategies for effectively integrating theoretical frameworks into the presentation and discussion of research results are offered. The implications of research findings for practice, policy, and theory development are highlighted as well.
Enhancing Research for Academicians in Cambodian Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Sam Rany , Tieng Morin , Yoeng Hak , Sarith Chiv , Serey Mardy , Sam Sopheak
Published: November 2024

The academic landscape in Cambodian HEIs is marred by a range of challenges. Academicians face limited access to resources, insufficient funding, restricted academic freedom, and notable language and cultural barriers. The chapter aims at investigating the research enhancements for researchers and academicians in Cambodian Higher Education institutions. This study employs a qualitative methods approach insights gained from interviews and policy analysis. This holistic approach facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the current state of academic research in Cambodia, pinpointing areas in need of policy-driven solutions. Findings reveal a pressing need for policies that are tailored to the unique needs of the Cambodian academic context. There is an evident requirement for fostering stronger research collaborations, both within the country and internationally, alongside mechanisms that promote sustained research development. The study proposes a set of focused policy recommendations designed to overcome these challenges.
Digital Frontiers in Islamic Finance Advancing SDGs Through Maqasid and Maslahah
Authors: Othman Kamarudin , Wahab Muhammad Zarunnaim Haji , Saufi Mohd Shahid Azmi Mohd
Published: November 2024

This chapter examines the impact of digital technologies on Islamic finance, focusing on Maqasid Al-Shariah and Maslahah. Technologies like blockchain and AI are transforming Islamic financial services. These advancements improve accessibility, efficiency, and adherence to Shariah principles. They also support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as reducing poverty, enhancing education, and promoting environmental sustainability. The integration of digital solutions in Islamic finance fosters ethical growth and inclusive development. This chapter provides valuable insights for policymakers and financial institutions looking to leverage digital innovations to achieve ethical and sustainable financial practices.
Integrated Model of Islamic Digital Banking for Financial Inclusion Based on MAQASID Al-Shariah
Authors: Aziz Muhammad Ridhwan Ab.
Published: November 2024

The advancement of the current technology has totally changed the banking and financial services. Financial institution has been urged to react to the changes in order to provide a better service and product to the customers as well as to the underserved people. Throughout the development of digital banking, it will help many people to access the banking services in improving their socio-economic. However, the model of Shariah compliant digital banking is compulsory in order to achieve Maqasid al-Shariah for financial inclusion. The objective of this study is aimed to develop integrated model of Islamic digital banking based on Maqasid al-Shariah for financial Inclusion. Research methodology that has been applied is qualitative approach in which this research is conducted verification model with the experts. The selection of the experts is based on digital banking field and Shariah background. A general finding shows that, the integrated model is viable to be implemented in line with the current development of digital era.
Waqf-Driven Inclusive Prosperity Exploring the Intersection of Islamic Finance, Fintech, and Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Yusof Mohd Asyraf bin
Published: November 2024

Waqf-driven Inclusive Prosperity: Exploring the Intersection of Islamic Finance, Fintech, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) examines how fintech innovations and AI-driven tools are advancing waqf management to foster inclusive economic growth and support the SDGs. The chapter explores the Waqf Analytics Platform for predictive analytics, resource optimization, and impact assessment, alongside fintech advancements such as AI-based fundraising, smart contracts, and digital platforms. It addresses challenges like data privacy, Shariah compliance, and implementation costs, and identifies future research opportunities, including Shariah-compliant AI algorithms and AI blockchain integration. The chapter offers insights into how these technologies can drive waqf initiatives and contribute to sustainable development.
Regulatory Approaches to Short-Term Rental Accommodation
Authors: Caldicott Rodney W. , von der Heidt Tania , Che Deborah , Muschter Sabine
Published: November 2024

Governments struggle to regulate short-term rentals (STRs). Most regulatory responses focus on world cities with sparse attention on regions and community preference regulation. Guided by economic theory, this study examined the STR state of play across 13 adjoining regional Australian councils, hosting 600,000 residents and marketed as a premier non-metro tourism destination. Data collection from publicly available online STR listings was complemented with primary survey data from 2,451 self-nominating residents, including Airbnb Hosts, Approved Accommodation Providers, and ‘Other' residents. Six groups of councils emerged, categorized by Airbnb presence and penetration – those experiencing negligible Airbnb presence and those with invasive tourism. Residents indicated their regulatory preferences across nine intervention levels clustered into three central positions (self-regulation, semi-interventionist, and total government regulation). A generic model for regulatory approaches is recommended to guide governments in responding to their STR presence and resident sentiment.
Sustainable Waste Management Practices in the Hospitality Industry
Authors: Hussain Sarah , Soni Gagandeep
Published: November 2024

This chapter examines sustainable waste management practices within the hospitality industry, a crucial segment of the global tourist sector that significantly impacts environmental health through waste production (Oluwole et al., 2020). Initially, it outlines the industry's structure and its role in waste generation, emphasizing the necessity for sustainable practices to mitigate environmental harm. The chapter highlights the environmental repercussions of poor waste management, including pollution and biodiversity loss, stressing the urgency for proactive measures. Additionally, it reviews the legal frameworks governing waste management and their importance in ensuring sustainability. Strategies for reducing, reusing, recycling, recovering, and disposing of waste are discussed, along with the role of technology in enhancing efficiency. Case studies illustrate successful initiatives, underscoring sustainable waste management's economic, social, and corporate benefits. These benefits include cost savings, improved public perception, and enhanced corporate responsibility.
Exploring Stakeholder Engagement in Tourism Waste Management
Authors: Mishra Shreeansh , Mishra Jitendra Mohan
Published: November 2024

This chapter explores the motivations driving stakeholder engagement and the challenges faced in waste management initiatives within the tourism sector, focusing on the perspectives of self-help groups (SHGs). Through qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, this study examines the diverse motivations that prompt SHGs to participate in waste management projects, ranging from environmental concerns to socioeconomic empowerment. Moreover, it identifies and analyses the multifaceted challenges SHGs encounter, such as limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and bureaucratic hurdles. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of stakeholder dynamics in tourism waste management by elucidating these motivations and challenges. The findings suggest that while SHGs play a crucial role in fostering sustainable practices, effective collaboration and support mechanisms are essential to address the challenges encountered and maximize the potential benefits of stakeholder engagement in waste management projects within the tourism sector.
Urban Solid Waste Management and Public Awareness in Bhubaneswar
Authors: Maharana Narayana , Patnaik Lingaraj Prasad , Chaudhury Suman Kalyan , Das Girish Prasad , Patnaik Chandra Sekhar , Ganesh B. Udaya Bhaskar
Published: November 2024

This chapter aims to assess the current state of solid waste management in the city and the residents' awareness and participation levels. A stratified random sampling method was employed to gather 1,447 responses from Bhubaneswar residents. The findings reveal that only 4.35% of households segregate their waste. The primary reasons for non-segregation are that many people are not accustomed to this practice and believe it is futile since municipal workers often mix the waste after collection. On a positive note, many residents sell a significant portion of their solid waste to the Kawadiwalas. The study also found a strong relationship between general awareness and willingness to participate in solid waste management (SWM). Interestingly, female respondents were found to have a lower essential awareness of SWM. In contrast, senior citizens and individuals from lower socio-economic groups displayed significantly higher awareness and a greater willingness to engage in SWM practices.