bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Komitmen Organisasi dan Etika Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Lina Ros , Marihi La Ode
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze: 1) The influence of organizational commitment on the performance of employees of Bank Syariah Indonesia Jayapura Branch, 2) The influence of Islamic work ethics on the performance of employees of Bank Syariah Indonesia Jayapura Branch and 3) The influence of organizational commitment and Islamic work ethics simultaneously on performance employees of Bank Syariah Indonesia Jayapura Branch. This type of research is quantitative research. The population of this research is all employees who work at the Jayapura Branch of Bank Syariah Mandiri. The sample used in this research was 45 respondents. Data collection methods using interviews, questionnaires and literature studies. The instrument was tested using a validity test using the Pearson Product Moment correlation test, while the reliability test used Cronbach's Alpha. Classic assumption tests include normality tests, heteroscedasticity tests, and multicollinearity tests. Hypothesis testing in this study used multiple regression analysis using the SPSS version 25 software application. The research results show that organizational commitment has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Islamic work ethics partially has no effect on employee performance. Simultaneously, organizational commitment and Islamic work ethics influence employee performance.
Rethinking Public Compensation to Crime Victims in Nigeria’s Jurisprudence: Justifications for State Compensation and A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Imiera Dr. Prince Pius
Published: November 2023

As it stands today, Nigeria has no crime victims’ compensation or reparation schemes, and there are no laws throughout the thirty-six states of the Federation placing obligations or duties on governments, states or federal to pay compensation to crime victims who suffered crimes of violent nature. Although, crime victims have been instrumental in criminological discourse; they have been forgotten and neglected and therefore denied due recognition in Nigeria. The major research problems are the unavailability of state compensatory schemes for victims of crime in Nigeria. The second research problem is the lack of political will on the part of Nigerian government to enact into law the Bill before the Nigerian National Assembly since 2011 on the Remedies and Rights of crime victims. The purpose of the study is to hold the Nigerian government accountable like other nations of the world to fulfil its constitutional duties to the citizenry in terms of protecting innocent subjects from criminals. Several nations of the world have moved ahead with time in matters of crime victims’ compensations, Nigeria cannot afford to lag behind in such issue of international dimensions. In this connection, the article dissects the need for legislations in Nigeria’s jurisprudence with a view to making statutory provisions for Nigerian citizens who suffered criminal injuries such murder, rape, robbery, and carjacking etc as a result of crime. The paper further examined the genesis of crime victims’ compensation, and its justifications. The paper in addition beamed its search lens on foreign jurisdictions from a comparative point of view for the purposes of advancing legal arguments in support of crime victims’ compensation programmes in the administration of criminal justice in Nigeria. The research finds out that there is crime victim compensation provided by the state. The author adopted the desk top research methodology in the write-up.
The Moderating Role of Psychological Capital on the Relationship between Work-Family Conflict and Burnout among Artisans
Authors: Okechukwu B.I. Udedibie. , Anayo C. Chigbo. , Paschaline Ogbu. , Obi. Udochukwu C.
Published: November 2023

The study investigated the moderating role of psychological capital on the relationship between work-family conflict and burnout among 268 artisans in Anambra State, Nigeria. The participants completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), the Psychological Capital Scale (PSC), and the Work-Family Conflict scale (WFCS). The design of the study was cross-sectional. Two hypotheses were tested. A Moderated Hierarchical Multiple Regression was utilized to analyze the data. The results revealed that work-family conflict significantly predicted emotional exhaustion, and depersonalization but failed to predict lack of personal accomplishment. The two-way interaction terms between work-family conflict and psychological capital failed to moderate emotional exhaustion and lack of personal accomplishment. However, the interaction terms of work-family conflict and psychological capital moderated depersonalization. We suggested that workshops on interventions be held biannually, and participation of artisans should be voluntary. However, we recommended that the family-work conflict and other measures of burnout be considered in future studies.
Comparative assessment of heavy metal pollution in the environment
Authors:   Kuban State Technological University (KubSTU), Krasnodar, Krasnodar Territory, Russia, Zaichenko A.V.
Published: November 2023

The article considers a range of problems related to heavy metal pollution of such objects of the biosphere as water, soil, air. The causes and factors of their occurrence and progression at the moment are presented. The assessment of the negative impact in the lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere, and the harmful chemical properties of heavy metals is given. Conditional recommendations for improving the environmental situation are given.
Analysis of the elemental composition of the organic part of soil- and peat-based substrates with nutshell biochar
Authors:   Tyumen State University, Tyumen, Russia, Pervushina A.N. , Ponomarev K.O. , Khaynak L.M. , Zhovanik I.A.
Published: November 2023

A study of the carbon and nitrogen content in sandy soil and upland peat with the addition of biochar from nut shells was carried out. It was revealed that the introduction of biochar into the soil and peat has different effect on the carbon and nitrogen content. The content of these elements in the substrate from soil and biochar increased, and in the peat-based substrate only the carbon content increased, the nitrogen content decreased. The closest to the optimal value of the C:N ratio in the soil is achieved by adding non-crushed biochar in concentrations of 10% and 20%. The smallest changes in the C:N ratio for the peat-based substrate were found when a low concentration of biochar (10%) was applied. Based on the results of the experiments, recommendations were formulated for adding biochar from pine nut shells to substrates: 20% uncrushed into the soil mixture, 10% crushed into the peat mixture.
DIREITO DAS PESSOAS COM AUTISMO: UMA ANÁLISE SOBRE O TEMA À LUZ DA CONSTITUIÇÃO FEDERAL E DA SEGURIDADE SOCIAL
Authors: Melo de Medeiros Dhelman Salete , Do Nascimento Carlos Francisco
Published: November 2023

O  trabalho apresenta os direitos das pessoas com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) na perspectiva da seguridade social, tendo com finalidade debater a construção histórica dos direitos destas pessoas, desde a descoberta do autismo, até as garantias elencadas a ele, nos mais diversos dispositivos do ordenamento jurídico brasileiro, suas funcionalidades e finalidades. Para tanto, foi realizado através de uma abordagem qualitativa, buscando compreender o direito dos autistas em todos os âmbitos, inclusive no da seguridade social, por meio de pesquisas doutrinárias, legislativas e jurisprudenciais. Além disso, quanto aos objetivos, pode-se mencionar que é uma pesquisa descritiva. Quanto aos procedimentos técnicos de pesquisa, é possível afirmar que foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica inicial, com o intuito de compreender o que seria o autismo, partindo do seu conceito até o diagnóstico do TEA. Em momento posterior, fora feita uma análise legislativa, explorando o ordenamento jurídico voltado aos autistas partindo da Constituição Federal de 1988 e chegando à Lei Orgânica nº 8.742/1993, que concede aos autistas o Benefício de Prestação Continuada. Em oportunidade conclusiva, foi utilizado, de modo explicativo, o método dedutivo, partindo da generalização do tema, para chegar à conclusão mencionada, com a finalidade de estabelecer uma relação entre o direito dos autistas e a seguridade social no Brasil. Assim, concluiu-se que, por diversas vezes, por falta de conhecimento, ou até mesmo por causa das negativas em processos administrativos, as pessoas com TEA são excluídas dos quadros da seguridade social brasileira.
Quantifying Success: Measuring ROI in Test Automation
Authors: Khankhoje Rohit
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this paper to provide strategic decision to implement test automation with measurable ROI is a favoured approach for organizations seeking to improve the quality of their software, expedite delivery, and mitigate testing expenses.

Methodology: The present paper, titled "Quantifying Success: Measuring ROI in Test Automation," delves deeply into the fundamental aspects of ROI evaluation within the realm of test automation. It outlines the methodology behind ROI calculation, explores the cost factors and advantages associated with automation, and sheds light on the optimal strategies for achieving a favourable ROI.

Findings: By presenting real-world case studies and examples, this paper effectively demonstrates the practical application of ROI measurement in test automation. The formula for Return on Investment (ROI) typically falls under the category of being "basic". While costs are relatively simple to measure, assessing the worth of potential advantages proves to be considerably more challenging.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy, and Practice: Approaches to calculating ROI often oversimplify various aspects of test automation, subsequently resulting in inaccurate outcomes. These inaccuracies, in turn, foster impractical expectations among management in relation to test automation, ultimately culminating in failure at individual, team, and occasionally project levels, thereby offering valuable insights to organizations seeking to optimize the efficacy of their testing endeavours.
Youth poetry and national values
Authors:   Sh.  Yessenov Caspian  University  of  Technology  and  Engineering, Kabylov Adilet
Published: November 2023

National values are a system of principles that have been formed over the centuries and passed down from generation to generation in the way of life and spirituality of every people. The values of each people, selected and tested during the period of historical development, accumulated as the most valuable heritage - the native language and historical memory, spiritual and human qualities, moral norms, customs and traditional foundations form the basis of the national idea of this people. National values occupy a special place in the life of the people and are an important source of education for the new generation. spiritual values that have been formed over the centuries through the life experience of the people, as society develops, are replenished with new symbols and mature in accordance with modern requirements. In today’s globalized world, each nation can preserve its national character only when it integrates into the world community, reviving its great spiritual treasures – language, mentality, history, traditions, literature and art. After all, the noble spiritual values that underlie national education are a golden ray that continues traditions and modern trends and guarantees the preservation of goodness and moral stability, like a golden bridge between today and the future. It creates rules and principles that strengthen the human qualities of each nation, nourish the soul, arise from the wisdom of the people and are constantly renewed. The Kazakh worldview, mentality, customs, traditions and teachings have been formed and strengthened for centuries. One of the effective tools for glorifying, promoting and instilling national values in the minds of the younger generation, based on the foundations of centuries-old national education, is fiction, including poetry. The article reveals the role of national values in the poems of young Mangistau poets Gulayim Dautbayeva and Nurgul Maulina. Analyzing the works of these poets, the author examines their cognitive and educational value, their role in the formation of national identity and serving national interests. In literary, philosophical, psychological terms, the essence of national concepts and ideas in poetic texts is analyzed, an assessment is made of the conceptual orientation of the work of young poets.
The Concept of Political Leadership in Yusuf Balasaguni’s Work “Kutadgu Bilig”
Authors:   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Nauruzbayev Darkhan , Altayev Zhakipbek ,   Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Ryskiyeva Aiymzhan ,   Nur-Mubarak  Egyptian  University  of  Islamic  Culture
Published: November 2023

The outstanding work of the Turkic thinker Yusuf Balasaguni “Kutadgu Bilig” (“The Wisdom of Royal Glory”), written in the era of the Karakhanids (840-1212) in Central Asia, played a significant role in the formation and development of Turkic-Islamic philosophy during the period of significant political and spiritual changes in history Turkic people. In his work, Yusuf Balasaguni expressed many progressive ideas about the ideal forms of social and political order, a fair society, and the norm of behavior for the political leader. In this regard, the article discusses the political and philosophical aspects of the work «Kutadgu Bilig» and Yusuf Balasaguni’s thoughts on political leadership. At the same time, in order to reveal the topic, the authors determine the socio-cultural prerequisites for the formation of Yusuf Balasaguni’s thoughts on political leadership and analyze the ideas and thoughts about the concept of political leadership from the point of view of objective views.
Secure Cloud-Based Media Sharing: Scalable Access Control and Privacy-Preserving Deduplication
Authors: Prof. K. S. Mulani  , Dhiraj Shinde  , Sanket Navthar  , Jayesh Udavant  , Rushikesh Jadhav
Published: November 2023

This research delves into the realm of secure deduplication schemes, strategically designed to enhance storage efficiency within cloud environments. An initial focus is placed on an advanced AES encryption scheme utilizing a message-derived key, resulting in a consistent mapping of identical plaintexts to ciphertexts. The proposed AES framework not only incorporates convergent encryption but also provides meticulous security definitions. While the landscape of cloud computing boasts numerous techniques for data security, existing methodologies fall short in addressing nuanced aspects related to ciphertext. In response to this gap, our study introduces a pioneering information management paradigm. This comprehensive framework encompasses data gathering, sharing, and restrictive distribution, with a particular emphasis on multi-owner privacy preservation within the cloud. Under this innovative framework, data owners gain the capability to securely disseminate private information to predefined groups of clients through the cloud infrastructure. The research presented herein serves as a significant contribution to the ongoing discourse on secure deduplication in cloud storage. By combining advanced encryption techniques with a forward-looking information sharing strategy, our approach seeks to elevate the effectiveness of data security protocols in cloud environments
ANÁLISIS GEOGRÁFICO DEL ESPACIO URBANO DEL DISTRITO DE LA CHORRERA
Authors: Méndez C. Miguel A. , Estrada de Oses Virginia
Published: November 2023

El trabajo sobre el análisis geográfico del espacio urbano es un estudio del desarrollo urbanístico, en los corregimientos que conforman la cabecera del distrito de Panamá Oeste. Se ha visto como en las últimas décadas el espacio geográfico ha sido modificado para dar paso a un urbanismo descontrolado sin planificación, ni normativas ambientales produciendo en nuestra ciudad un colapso de los servicios básicos producto de la alta demanda por el aumento poblacional, también vemos cómo el ambiente ha sido degrado con la deforestación de zonas con cobertura vegetal, las cuales han sido destruidas para dar paso a urbanizaciones, otros problemas ambientales son el colapso, del vertedero municipal y la tala de zonas de manglares, áreas propensas a desastres naturales como inundaciones y deslaves. En este trabajo se utilizó una metodología cuantitativa, ya que existe una relación cuya naturaleza sea representable por algún modelo numérico ya sea lineal, exponencial o similar, porque se analizan los fenómenos demográficos que se han dado en la ciudad de La Chorrera en la última década. También se desarrollaron técnicas de investigación como el trabajo de gabinete, investigación de campo y la aplicación de métodos geomáticos como la utilización de Sistemas de Información Geográfica (S I G). En este estudio se presenta una serie de conclusiones y recomendaciones, donde se plantea la situación actual del problema y qué medidas se pueden implementar para solucionarlo.
RESUMIR PARA COMPRENDER
Authors: Salcedo Murillo Zoribell Anays
Published: November 2023

El resumen se considera una estrategia didáctica que consiste en sintetizar o reducir, de una forma más breve y precisa, la información esencial de un texto. Con el desarrollo de esta técnica, se logran construir aprendizajes significativos en los escolares, ya que esta involucra una serie de operaciones mentales que facilitan la comprensión e interpretación de un discurso. El propósito fundamental de este artículo es el de valorar el uso del resumen como una estrategia que permite la construcción de aprendizajes significativos en los escolares, en todos los niveles de enseñanza. Además, se pretende que estos adquieran la habilidad de resumir y sintetizar los contenidos de diversos géneros discursivos. Se considera que esta investigación es cualitativa, documental y, sobre todo, lingüística porque se dedica al estudio de la lengua y de los procesos mentales que permiten comprender el significado global de un texto. Los resultados demuestran que la lectura de un texto y su comprensión involucran una serie de competencias y destrezas, que los estudiantes no siempre adquieren de una forma adecuada, por lo que se requiere poner en práctica ciertas operaciones intelectuales como reconocer la información que se le presenta, relacionarla con la memoria, identificar la información relevante, resumirla y ser capaz de construir un texto nuevo. El empleo del resumen se convierte en una estrategia adecuada que ayuda a mantener un estudio activo, porque la mente estará en mejor disposición para aceptar de buen grado todo lo que se tenga que aprender. Mediante la aplicación del resumen se puede lograr que los dos ejes fundamentales del sistema educativo (docentes y estudiantes) tengan presente la necesidad de la comprensión lectora y, por consiguiente, la práctica de métodos que puedan generar aprendizajes significativos.
ANÁLISIS DEL DISCURSO DESDE LA TIPOLOGÍA CUALITATIVA DE UN ARTÍCULO DE REVISTA CIENTÍFICA
Authors: Trujillo Delgado Yolanda Alicia
Published: November 2023

Cuando se da la interacción texto-lector, se manifiestan los vínculos del análisis textual con diversas ramas de la lengua en su carácter sistémico y la relación entre la semántica, sintaxis y pragmática discursiva como vía de conocimiento y vehículo de interacción sociocultural.

Así, el objetivo general de esta investigación es presentar aspectos cualitativos del análisis lingüístico del discurso desde la tipología científica.

 

Además, de este se deriva el presente objetivo específico: efectuar el análisis lingüístico del discurso del artículo de una revista científica, titulado “Genotipificación de Rotavirus en niños menores de cinco años en la región sur del Ecuador”.

 

El diseño de este estudio para el análisis se basó en el método discursivo- funcional, orientado en las siguientes variables lingüísticas: explicaciones gramaticales, léxico, morfología y sintaxis científica, explicaciones cognitivas y sociales.

 

En síntesis, se dieron como resultados un análisis lingüístico por niveles: Nivel léxico: un vocabulario técnico, con voces desconocidas por el contexto como agentes etiológicos y con voces desconocidas por el procedimiento de la familia de palabras como morbi- mortalidad infantil (infantes fallecidos). Nivel morfológico: predominio del sustantivo, moderado uso del adjetivo, conjugación en tercera persona de la mayoría de los verbos, uso del pronombre se. Nivel sintáctico: estructura, se escribe en tercera persona, predominio de oraciones enunciativas afirmativas, predominio de la función referencial, funciones lingüísticas del discurso científico encontradas: funciones autónomas e independientes.En conclusión, se cumplió la hipótesis planteada, pues al analizar el discurso desde la tipología textual del artículo de la revista científica, el estudio se basó esencialmente en el léxico y sus características lingüísticas, las cuales involucraron todos los niveles de la lengua.
VIRTUALIDAD EMERGENTE Y EL APRENDIZAJE DEL IDIOMA INGLÉS DURANTE LA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19 EN EL CRUPO, PANAMÁ
Authors: Villalba Vásquez Javier
Published: November 2023

El efecto de la virtualidad en el aprendizaje del idioma Inglés durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en el Centro Regional Universitario de Panamá nos ha impulsado a realizar esta investigación.

 

Este es un estudio cuantitativo descriptivo realizado en el Centro Regional Universitario de Panamá Oeste (CRUPO) de la Universidad de Panamá. El objetivo es identificar qué tanto impactó la virtualidad el proceso de aprendizaje del idioma inglés en tiempo de cierre total de las oficinas de la Universidad de Panamá por el virus COVID-19. Se seleccionó la muestra por conveniencia y se empleó la plataforma Google Form para redactar y enviar la encuesta a la muestra. Se utilizó medios de comunicación masiva para aplicar la encuesta basada en la escala de Likert para la recolección y análisis de datos. Se identificaron varios factores que incidieron en el aprendizaje remoto del idioma inglés, como el insuficiente servicio de internet, el compartir el dispositivo con otro miembro de la familia, la limitada preparación tecnológica de los estudiantes, la moderada relación psicosocial entre estudiantes-estudiantes y estudiantes-profesores. Como resultado, el impacto de la virtualidad en tiempo de pandemia en el aprendizaje del idioma inglés fue moderado, limitado. Sin embargo, los datos muestran que las clases presenciales son importantes para los estudiantes. Otros estudios se deben realizar para analizar con profundidad las habilidades blandas en el entorno virtual.
ANÁLISIS DE LA ESTIMACIÓN DEL ÍNDICE DE VULNERABILIDAD COSTERA DE PANAMÁ OESTE MEDIANTE SISTEMAS DE INFORMACIÓN GEOGRÁFICA
Authors: González G. Freddy E. , Laguna Diana
Published: November 2023

El objetivo de este trabajo se focaliza en presentar una evaluación de la vulnerabilidad costera del sector de Panamá Oeste. Para tal propósito se utilizó el Índice de Vulnerabilidad Costera (CVI) planteada por Thieler (2000), sustentado en informes realizados por el Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos (USGS). Este índice emplea: tasa histórica de erosión de la costa, geomorfología, tasas relativas de ascenso del nivel del mar, pendiente costera, altura de las olas, amplitud de marea y cualquier indicador que se incorpore; estos elementos son de vital importancia para la determinación de la vulnerabilidad costera, y por ende en la simulación de escenarios que se verán afectados por el Cambio Climático a través del Ascenso del Nivel del Mar. Los resultados preliminares obtenidos en este trabajo fueron sometidos a pruebas de validez y muestran que las costas frente a Punta Chame son las más vulnerables en el sector de Panamá Oeste.
INSTAGRAM UNA HERRAMIENTA INTERACTIVA PARA COMUNICARSE EN TIEMPO DE PANDEMIA EN PANAMÁ
Authors: Arona Castillo Elizabeth M. , Díaz G. Evelys Marlene
Published: November 2023

Instagram es en la actualidad la red social que más crece. En abril de 2017 esta plataforma alcanzó los 700 millones de usuarios activos en el mundo, una cifra que representa el doble de su base social respecto a abril de 2015 y, además, supone un incremento de 100 millones de nuevos usuarios. Esta red social tiene más del doble de los usuarios con que cuenta, por ejemplo, Twitter (320 millones). Lanzada en octubre de 2010.  El Instagram es una red social gratuita basada en compartir fotografías, vídeos y comentarios entre cuentas, inicialmente solo en usuarios de Apple y partir de 2012 tras ser comprado por Facebook, también en Android. Está concebida para ser ejecutada en un smartphone y no en una computadora. A través del Instagram, se puede comunicar de manera visual y transmitir mensajes de manera creativa. Además, puedes interactuar con otros usuarios a través de comentarios, mensajes directos y

etiquetas. El objetivo general es analizar la efectividad de la red social Instagram, como herramienta para comunicarse en tiempo de pandemia en Panamá.    La metodología empleada fue una investigación exploratoria, descriptiva, con el fin de ampliar la información con respecto al tema y se describe la realidad de una situación, de acuerdo con las opiniones de los sujetos de estudio vinculada a la cuenta de Instagram, números total de likes en Instagram.  Se utilizó un cuestionario para obtener resultados que indicaron que Instagram, es una herramienta efectiva y de suma importancia en el medio informativo, ya que permite la interactividad en los usuarios y al alcance con contenido publicitario, información, modas entre otras. Se concluye que esta herramienta es una plataforma de red social interactiva de comunicación que permite encontrar contenidos informativos y de interés a miles de usuarios que utilizan la red social, pues según las estadísticas Instagram es una red social más usada en la actualidad por usuarios (jóvenes y adultos de diferentes edades).
EFECTOS DEL CAMBIO LINGÜÍSTICO (CODE-SWITCHING) EN LA ENSEÑANZA DEL IDIOMA INGLES EN EL NIVEL UNIVERSITARIO
Authors: Sonhouse Mariela , Pérez Pastor , Batista Yahanis , Álvarez Joel
Published: November 2023

La presente investigación describe los efectos del cambio lingüístico (code-switching) en la enseñanza de inglés a nivel universitario con el fin de determinar el papel que desempeña la herramienta en la enseñanza del inglés como segunda lengua (L2), para lo cual se entrevistaron a veinte (20) profesores de la Facultad de Humanidades de la Universidad de Panamá que imparten clases de inglés. La metodología utilizada en este estudio es cuantitativa, con un diseño descriptivo. Se usa un cuestionario con preguntas cerradas y abiertas. El resultado fue presentado en gráficas y tablas para el análisis, proceso e interpretación de la información. Se concluye que el cambio lingüístico (code-switching) tiene efectos positivos en la enseñanza del inglés como segunda lengua, aunque su uso se debe al bajo nivel de inglés que tienen los estudiantes de primer año de la carrera de Licenciatura en Humanidades con especialización en Turismo Alternativo. Algunos profesores consideran que el uso de esta herramienta puede causar el retroceso del estudiante si no es utilizada de forma adecuada, ya que el uso para la enseñanza de su primer idioma puede causar confusión en estudiantes y falta de interés en la materia. Es necesario realizar más investigaciones sobre este tema para mejorar el aprendizaje del inglés como segunda lengua en las instituciones educativas.
Classroom and Contest Overlap: Implications for Student Performance
Authors: Catlin M. Goodwin  , Aaron J. McKim
Published: November 2023

The three-circle model of agricultural education serves as a cornerstone of the discipline; however, empirical evidence analyzing the overlap between components of the model is lacking. The current study explored the overlap between classroom instruction and FFA via a researcher-created Career Development Event and Curriculum Scale (CDECS) within the context of Environmental and Natural Resources curriculum and the Environmental Skills Career Development Event (CDE) in Michigan. Leveraging the ecological systems theory, results from the CDECS were compared to student performance in the Environmental Skills CDE as well as evidence of knowledge transfer. Findings indicated teachers had moderate overlap between classroom curriculum and the Environmental Skills CDE, as measured by the CDECS. In addition, results indicated small, positive correlations between the teacher-reported CDECS and student achievement in the CDE as well as their knowledge transfer. Findings provide empirical evidence of the relationship between classroom and FFA overlap and student performance. Further, findings provide practitioners, teacher educators, CDE coordinators, and researchers with a foundation from which to build additional understanding of the relationships between elements of the three-circle model.
Perceived Social Distances of Rural High School Seniors Toward Multicultural Student Profiles
Authors: Stacy K. Vincen  , Ashley L. Austin
Published: November 2023

Social identity theory posits that people do not have one personal sense of identity, rather multiple identities based on group memberships. After four years of involvement in secondary agricultural (an elective set of courses for high school youth), the identity of seniors is molded by the environment surrounded them over their tenure. The purpose of this study was to identify the acceptance level high school seniors, throughout Kentucky, have toward multiple student profiles that reflect a diversity of social, racial, and sexual identities. Using a social distance scale, the results reveal that students were more accepting of a student who resides from a farm background and is heterosexual; however, results reveal a strong resistance against a student not from a farm background, Black, and gay to enroll in agriculture courses. Results reveal a level of implicitness that hinders the enrollment of students from cultures different from the social identity of the current group membership. Recommendations for inclusive programs that provide opportunities for secondary students to collaborate with culturally different individuals as well as the development of agricultural curriculum that encompasses a transformational approach to gaining cultural
Ethnic Groups of North, East, and Central Asia
Authors: Minahan James B.
Published: November 2023

Covering countries ranging from Afghanistan and China to Kazakhstan and Russia, this encyclopedia supplies detailed information and informed perspectives, enabling readers to comprehend Asian ethnic groups as well as Asian politics and history.

Asia is quickly becoming one of the most important regions of the world—culturally, economically, and politically. This work provides encyclopedic coverage of a wide array of Central, North, and East Asian ethnic groups, including those in eastern Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, China, Taiwan, Japan, and the Koreas.

Arranged alphabetically by ethnic group, each entry provides an overview of the group that identifies its major population centers and population, primary languages and religions, parallels with other groups, origins and early development, major historic events, and cultural belief systems. Information on each group’s typical ways of life, relations with neighboring groups, politics and recent history, notable challenges, demographic trends, and key figures is also included.

Special attention is focused on the numerous ethnic groups that make up China, one of the world’s most populated countries. Sidebars throughout the text provide fascinating facts and information about specific groups to make the encyclopedia more accessible and appealing, while “Further Reading” sections at the end of each entry and the bibliography will provide ample additional resources for students performing in-depth research.
Global Urban Growth
Authors: Williams Donald C.
Published: November 2023

This book examines the rapid expansion of urban areas worldwide, especially within the previous 50 years, identifying the factors that have contributed to this phenomenon and exploring its many consequences.

Global Urban Growth: A Reference Handbook examines urbanization and the challenges associated with rapid urban growth and urban sprawl from a truly global perspective, rather than presenting only a limited exploration of the subject by addressing a single city, country, or region.

Investigating urbanization and related policy challenges as both a general phenomenon of all modern societies and one that varies greatly in different regions of the world, the book charts different growth trajectories in these societies and varying policy responses. Significant variations in culture, historical background, economic factors, and political and social development are considered. A chapter on the United States and Canada documents how urbanization trends have occurred in North America and presents our policy approaches in comparison and contrast with the rest of the world. The author offers a balanced overview by marshaling the facts and clearly presenting both the benefits and the drawbacks for readers.
How Racism and Sexism Killed Traditional Media
Authors: Sanders Joshunda
Published: November 2023

An evaluative examination that challenges the media to rise above the systematic racism and sexism that persists across all channels, despite efforts to integrate.

The Internet and social networks have opened up new avenues of communication for women and people of color, but the mainstream news is still not adequately including minority communities in the conversation. Part of the Racism in America series, How Racism and Sexism Killed the Traditional Media: Why the Future of Journalism Depends on Women and People of Color reveals the lack of diversity that persists in the communication industry. Uncovering and analyzing the racial bias in the media and in many newsrooms, this book reveals the lesser-known side of the media—newsrooms and outlets that are often fraught with underlying racist and sexist tension.

Written by a veteran journalist of color, this title brings an insider's perspective combined with interviews from industry experts. The book analyzes the traditional media's efforts to integrate both women and people of color into legacy newsrooms, highlighting their defeats and minor successes. The author examines the future of women and people of color in the mainstream media.
Feature Film Budgeting
Authors: Goldberg Ken
Published: November 2023

Feature Film Budgeting: A Step-by-Step Manual is a step-by-step guide to film budgeting in the $600k to $6.5 Million range. Be it the film student, Line Producer, 1st Assistant Director, or script writer, all will benefit from the easy-to-follow steps on how to create a film budget.

This book walks the reader through how to:

-   find current and future salary rates for every Hollywood Guild

-   determine Prep and Wrap periods for all crew members

-   navigate the Guild contracts for easy understanding

-   analyze salary rates and how they were arrived at

-   simplify the application of fringe rates (tax percentages).

Additionally, sample budgets are presented to reinforce knowledge gained in each chapter through a comprehensive breakdown.

Notably, this manual covers films budgeted in the $600,000 to $6.5 Million range. This allows the reader to focus and excel at those budget levels before moving on to higher budget levels.
ZERO-INFLATED POISSON TRANSMUTED WEIGHTED EXPONENTIAL DISTRIBUTION: PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS
Authors: Muhammed Sabri Shamsul Rijal , Adetunji Ademola Abiodun
Published: November 2023

Count observations with high frequencies of zero counts abound in diverse fields. In actuary science, for example, insurance claims are often underreported, leading to a higher frequency of zero counts. This invariably reduces the mean and leads to over-dispersion. Different techniques to model such occurrences exist. This study uses the cubic rank transmutation map to compound the weighted exponential distribution and obtain a new count distribution in the mixed Poisson paradigm. The zero-inflated form of the proposition is obtained along with some mathematical properties. Simulated skewness, kurtosis, and dispersion index for the new distributions reveal they are suitable for model dispersed observation with positive skewness. Five datasets with high frequencies of zero counts are used to assess the performance of the new distribution along with some popular count distributions by using the maximum likelihood for parameter estimation. Results show that the natural form of the new proposition performs creditably better than its zero-inflated forms, even when there is a higher proportion of zero counts. The classical negative binomial distribution is also observed to outperform its zero-inflated form in most cases. In contrast, the zero-inflated Poisson distribution better fits the datasets than the classical Poisson distribution.
PERCEIVED SECURITY TOWARDS E-BANKING SERVICES: AN EXAMINATION AMONG MALAYSIAN YOUNG CONSUMERS
Authors: Osman Zaiton , Adis Azaze-Azizi Abdul , Phang Grace
Published: November 2023

Electronic banking (or e-banking) has experienced an exponential growth in Malaysia in the recent years. It transforms the traditional banking services and leads to a huge shift in global marketing practices. Despite its popularity, many consumers still doubt about its efficiency and effectiveness. This paper aims to examine how young consumers, especially the Generation Y, perceive the e-banking security based on their perceived regulatory related issues, protected transaction, adequate mechanism and service quality. The results showed that all independent variables, except adequate mechanism, were significantly related to the perception of e-banking security. The findings provide important insights to both academicians and e-banking practitioners in planning for their e-banking strategy. Keywords: Perceived security, e-banking, service quality, young consumer
PENGARUH KOMITMEN AFEKTIF, KALKULATIF DAN NORMATIF TERHADAP KEPERCAYAAN PENGGUNA KOSMETIK HALAL
Authors: ABDUL RAJAK ROSLINAHWATI , LADA SUDDIN
Published: November 2023

ABSTRAK

Berlandaskan kepada kewajipan mendapatkan produk Halal bagi pengguna Islam, perkembangan semasa industri Halal masa kini tidak lagi hanya tertumpu kepada produk makanan semata-mata. Ianya telah menjangkaui pelbagai produk yang lain terutamanya produk kosmetik. Walaubagaimanapun, tanpa komitmen yang tinggi terhadap penghasilan dan pembuatan sesuatu produk oleh pengeluar, contohnya komitmen agama (syariah) maka hasrat untuk mendapatkan produk Halal menjadi sia-sia. Di samping itu, komitmen dan kepercayaan pengguna terhadap produk kosmetik halal ini boleh terjejas dengan wujudnya isu kandungan bahan diragui dan berbahaya yang dikesan dalam pembuatan kosmetik. Oleh yang demikian, melalui pendekatan kuantitatif kajian ini cuba untuk meneroka peranan yang dimainkan oleh tiga elemen (Afektif, Kalkulatif, dan Normatif) penting didalam komitmen dan kesannya terhadap kepercayaan pengguna. Kajian ini mendapati bahawa komitmen afektif dan komitmen kalkulatif mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepercayaan pengguna. Walaubagaimanapun, komitmen normatif tidak mempunyai pengaruh. Dapatan kajian ini kelak akan menyumbang kepada penambahbaikan kerangka kerja kajian sedia ada disamping membantu pengeluar untuk strategi peningkatan komitmen dan kepercayaan pengguna.
MARKET RISK ANALYSIS OF THE NON-FINANCIAL SECTORS IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Ahmad Baharul Ulum Zatul Karamah , Ahmad Ismail , Salamudin Norhana
Published: November 2023

The objective of this study is to compare Value-at-Risk (VaR) numbers and behaviour patterns among non-financial sectors in Malaysia. The study applies the VaR full valuation approach namely the Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) that are integrated with GARCH-based models as one of the parameter. The results indicate that the mining sector is most volatile while plantation sector has the lowest risk estimation in most circumstances as both the holding period and confidence level increases. The study also provides further evidences to existing literatures, which identify traditional economic sectors of a country, whether can generate the highest or the lowest level of risk.Keywords: Value-at-Risk, Monte Carlo Simulation, GARCH models.
«Wir sind quasi ‹born digital›!»
Authors: Frutig Markus
Published: November 2023

Das Unternehmen Videojet Technologies Suisse GmbH stellt flexible industrielle Kennzeichnungstechnologie her. Wie es das Unternehmen trotz Preisdruck schafft, selbst immer wieder Innovationen hervorzubringen, die seinen Kunden eine Vorreiterrolle und mehr Effizienz ermöglichen, erzählt Mirko Ackermann, Sales Manager bei Videojet, im Gespräch.
Winter Sunny Day, a Counter Light Motif. Alexander Monastery in Suzdal
Authors: Andriaka S. N.
Published: November 2023

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THE IMPACTS OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA IN THE GESTATIONAL PERIOD
Authors: Rodrigues Fernandes Daniele , Silva Oliveira Geane , Rolim de Oliveira Rafaela , Caroline de Souza Anne
Published: November 2023

Pregnancy is considered an event that is part of a woman’s development, it is at this stage where several changes occur, involving everything from the physical to the emotional state. Pregnancy is also accompanied by risks involving the mother or fetus in constant formation, leading her to face several challenges, especially in the presence of pathologies and comorbidities. Hypertensive disease during pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, is a complication that occurs after the twentieth week of pregnancy, affecting a large part of the population and presenting high mortality rates. Analyze the impacts of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. The present integrative review of the literature, which occurred based on the guiding question “what are the complications of pre-eclampsia during the gestational period?”, where articles were selected according to the criteria: inclusion and exclusion, articles contained in the databases : Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and LILACS using the descriptors: “pregnancy”; “pre-eclampsia” and “complications”, duly registered in the Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS) and associated with the Boolean operator and. Given the findings, it was possible to highlight studies on the main complications related to pre-eclampsia during the gestational period. The research included a total sample of 10 articles for discussion, among which it was possible to see that the main impacts of pre-eclampsia are related to maternal and feral death, the possibility of prematurity, low weight, growth retardation and other factors related to the development. In this way, it was possible to analyze the articles and respond to the central objective of the research, considering that it brought relevant data on the topic, highlighting the impacts of pre-eclampsia, associated complications, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and main risks. Furthermore, the research also aims to encourage more and more new research so that it can contribute to a greater body of knowledge in the area.
USE OF BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A (BOTOX) AND ITS AESTHETIC BENEFITS
Authors: Fernandes de Sousa Suely , Caroline de Souza Anne , Silva Oliveira Geane , Braga Rolim Vieira Renata
Published: November 2023

The skin is the most external organ responsible for protecting the innermost layers of the body, protecting it against thermal agents, climate change and other organic defenses in relation to the environment. Human development is marked by several natural processes within the body itself, however, skin aging is a factor that occurs intrinsically or extrinsically, leaving the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines visible. The use of botulinum toxin type A (TBA or Botox) has been carefully used for aesthetic purposes in the treatment of discomfort resulting from facial skin aging. The present study aimed to present the aesthetic benefits of using botulinum toxin - Botox. This is an integrative review of the literature using the National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and Virtual Health Library (VHL) databases with the search for articles using the descriptors “botulinum toxin”; “aesthetics” and “facial aging” registered in DeCS with the help of the boolean operator and. The selection of articles was carried out using the inclusion criteria where articles from the last five were selected, in Portuguese or foreign language and which were correlated with the main theme of the research. For the exclusion criteria, articles that were not consistent with the theme and duplicate articles were excluded by title or abstract. Thus, the present study aimed to achieve the objectives described through literature review analysis, where it was possible to verify the effectiveness and benefits of TBA in the facial aging process. Furthermore, it was possible to enable scientific research as a development for further studies in the area of aesthetics in general and contributing to a greater collection of knowledge.
Relationship between selected socio-cultural factors and enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya
Authors: Lanyasunya Ropilo , Ngala Frederick B J A , Tikoko Betty
Published: November 2023

This study sought to examine the relationship between selected socio-cultural factors and the enrolment of girls in rural public primary schools in Samburu County, Kenya. The Kenyan government strives to promote girl child education as is depicted in the Kenyan Constitution, 2010 and Basic Education Act, 2013. The researcher used a descriptive correlation survey design. The study was guided by Social Conflict Theory by Oberschall. The target population of the research was 136 female teachers and 135 headteachers who happened to be male teachers from rural public primary schools in Samburu County. The sample size for the study was 136 female teachers and 27 headteachers. Out of these, 14 female teachers and 3 headteachers were used for piloting. The researcher used the census method for female teachers who responded to the questionnaires, and a purposive sampling technique was applied for head teachers whose data was obtained using interview schedules. From the hypothesis, the Pearson Correlation Coefficient revealed a statistically significant negative correlation of -0.503 with a p-value (Sig.) of 0.045 less than the .05 p-value. The significance level, at 5 per cent, indicates that with higher socio-cultural factors, there will be a corresponding decrease in girls' enrolment, thus making the null hypothesis to be rejected. The study recommends a holistic approach to enhance girls' education in Samburu County. This behooves educational planners include raising public awareness about the importance of girls' education challenging traditional beliefs and increasing the presence of female teachers.
Possibilities of the COVID-19 pandemic context for statistics education: some reflections
Authors: Cazorla Irene Mauricio , Monteiro Carlos Eduardo Ferreira , Carvalho Liliane Maria Teixeira Lima de , Carvalho Rafael Nicolau , Carvalho Carolina Fernandes de
Published: November 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic is a worldwide epidemiological event in which is demonstrated the power of information, science, mathematics, and statistics to understand policies and impacts on citizen’s behavior and public health. People’s access to statistical information related to pandemic demanded the mobilization of technical knowledge and their experiences and contextual knowledge. Also, to critically analyze the dissemination of inaccurate or wrong data and the proliferation of misinformation, the general population needs to develop statistical literacy, which will enable them to identify and avoid being influenced by misleading statistical data. The health crisis resulting from the pandemic is adding to other urgent problems that afflict humanity. In this challenging context, it seems important to rethink the role of mathematics education and statistical education. This paper aims to reflect on statistics education based on the guidelines of the curriculum and teachers’ engagement in implementing projects that involve cross-cutting contemporary themes, can make people more supportive and aware of their role in the post-pandemic world.