bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aplicación del principio de precaución en el ámbito de la seguridad industrial
Authors: Tost Pardell Sophie
Published: November 2023

En una sociedad sometida continuamente a peligros, la gestión de los riesgos resulta primordial. En el presente trabajo se reflexiona sobre el concepto de seguridad industrial y los instrumentos jurídicos a los que recurren los poderes públicos para resguardarnos de los daños cuando la ciencia es incapaz de ofrecernos certeza. En definitiva, se analiza la aplicabilidad del principio de precaución en el ámbito de la seguridad industrial, un tema controvertido y escasamente estudiado en España, a diferencia de lo que sucede en otros países como en Francia.
convivencia generacional en el Estado de bienestar mediterráneo:
Authors: Crego Freijido Marisol
Published: November 2023

Este artículo trata sobre la convivencia generacional en Portugal, España e Italia. A partir de ella se proponen una serie de reformas para adaptar el modelo de bienestar mediterráneo a las pirámides de población invertidas. Las principales áreas que se abordarán son urbanismo, sanidad y digitalización. Finalmente, se realiza una valoración de estas en Galicia.
150 aniversario del arrêt Blanco.
Authors: Desprairies Armand, Paul
Published: November 2023

Con ocasión del 150 aniversario del arrêt Blanco seguimos analizando cuál es su aportación. Aunque su alcance en la época fue relativo, no debe pasarse por alto la importancia de su papel en el derecho administrativo francés, legitimando el fuerte poder del Estado central.
fidelidad como elemento explicativo de los resultados electorales en España
Authors: Barreiro Castro Luis
Published: November 2023

En este trabajo se estudia el grado de fidelidad del electorado español. Para ello, a través de las encuestas postelectorales correspondientes a las elecciones generales del año 2019, se analiza, por un lado, el grado de lealtad de los votantes a los partidos políticos y, por otro, su distribución a lo largo de la escala de autoubicación ideológica. Este análisis permite ver que los electores que se consideran de centro son los que muestran una menor fidelidad partidista. Adicionalmente, este grupo de votantes es el único que presenta de manera significativa una predisposición a apoyar a formaciones a la derecha o a la izquierda, lo que le confiere un papel fundamental en la conformación de mayorías de gobierno.
Desafios e impactos do uso da Inteligência Artificial na educação
Authors: Figueiredo Leonardo de Oliveira , Zem Lopes Aparecida Maria , Validorio Valeria Cristiane , Mussio Simone Cristina
Published: November 2023

A Inteligência Artificial (IA) tem sido uma promissora aliada na educação, especialmente, após a pandemia de Covid-19. Este artigo teve como objetivo discutir os impactos da IA na educação, explorando suas aplicações nas diversas faixas etárias e modalidades de ensino. A metodologia se configurou em revisão bibliográfica de abordagem qualitativa em bases gratuitas, nas quais se identificaram as principais tecnologias de IA em uso na educação, além dos desafios e limitações associados ao seu uso. Discutiram-se estratégias para maximizar o potencial da IA na melhoria do processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Os resultados apontaram que a IA pode contribuir para personalizar a aprendizagem, criar ambientes educacionais mais autônomos, otimizar a avaliação dos alunos, entre outros. Entretanto, é fundamental considerar suas implicações éticas, além das questões relacionadas aos aspectos neurológicos, cognitivos e emocionais, especialmente, quando se trata do uso da IA por crianças.
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a promising ally in education, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. This article aimed at discussing the impacts of AI on education, exploring its applications in different age groups and teaching modalities. The methodology consisted of a bibliographic review with a qualitative approach on a free basis. The main AI technologies in use in education were identified, in addition to the challenges and limitations associated with their use. Strategies to maximize the potential of AI in improving the teaching-learning process were discussed. The results showed that AI can contribute to personalizing learning, creating more autonomous educational environments, optimizing student assessment, among others. However, it is essential to consider its ethical implications and issues related to neurological, cognitive and emotional aspects, especially when it comes to the use of AI by children.
ATUAÇÃO FISIOTERAPÊUTICA ATRAVÉS DA HIDROTERAPIA NA DOR LOMBAR EM GESTANTES
Authors: Lucena Flávia Alessandra Nunes , Livramento Rosileide Alves
Published: November 2023

Introdução Durante a gestação, o corpo feminino acaba passando por várias modificações, o que acaba prejudicando o seu bem estar e gerando dores, como a dor na lombar. A fisioterapia atua de várias formas nesse tratamento, melhorando as suas dores e a qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Analisar a atuação do fisioterapeuta na utilização da fisioterapia aquática para o tratamento da lombalgia gestacional Metodologia: Revisão bibliográfica quantitativa e qualitativa utilizando livros e artigos encontrados no Google Acadêmico, PubMed,SciELO através das palavras-chaves “fisioterapia”, “hidroterapia”, “lombalgia gestacional”, “watsu” e “hidroterapia para gestantes” Resultados : Mostra que a fisioterapia tem sim uma grande importância, demonstra a importância e os benefícios que a hidroterapia pode ter na vida da gestante, tanto no pré-parto quanto no pós parto, eliminando totalmente as queixas de dores apresentadas, nesse trabalho sendo a lombalgia gestacional.
¿Gobernar para comunicar o comunicar para gobernar? Análisis sobre la relación entre el Going Públic y el Populismo en México
Authors: Nieto Brizio Marcelino
Published: November 2023

Las exposiciones públicas de los presidentes han incrementado exponencialmente como respuesta al desarrollo de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación. En ese sentido, la configuración del sistema de medios híbrido ha dado pie a que los jefes del ejecutivo ya no dependan ni de los tiempos oficiales en radio y televisión ni de las lógicas periodísticas, apelando a la comunicación directa de gobernantes a gobernados. Así, el presente ensayo presenta un análisis de las diferencias entre la comunicación programática de los gobiernos y la comunicación populista, aterrizándolo en el caso de México, donde Andrés Manuel López Obrador ha propuesto una estrategia de gobierno de cara a la opinión pública. El análisis realizado propone que las características del discurso populista, instaurado en el contexto actual, tiene mayor utilidad que la comunicación programática tanto para llegar al poder como para subsistir en él.
¿Influencia del tipo de gobierno en el endeudamiento de las entidades federativas en México: Una revisión de 3 sexenios (2000-2018)
Authors: Ramírez Hernández Mario Joel
Published: November 2023

Por medio de un análisis comparado este estudio busca comprobar si en presencia de gobiernos divididos altamente plurales fue posible controlar el comportamiento crediticio de los gobernadores mexicanos en los sexenios 2000-2018. La década de 2010 ha sido el parteaguas para muchos fenómenos referentes al funcionamiento de las entidades federativas. La cada vez mayor descentralización política de México ha puesto en evidencia un campo de estudio notorio por su complejidad. Se ha normalizado la posibilidad de que los gobernadores no cuenten con mayoría en su respectiva legislatura, así como la diversi-dad creciente de partidos efectivos.
¿Interés superior de la niñez o subsistencia de las madres para resistir la reclusión? Revisión crítica de las maternidades en prisión en México y Latinoamérica
Authors: Rojo Nápoles Andrea Teresa , Guadarrama Rico Luis Alfonso
Published: November 2023

El marco normativo internacional establece que los hijos e hijas de mujeres privadas de su libertad pueden permanecer con ellas dentro del Centro Penitenciario, salvaguardando el Interés Superior de la Niñez.  El objetivo de este ensayo es ofrecer un panorama acerca de la maternidad en prisión. Se revisaron y analizaron algunos referentes en los contextos latinoamericano y mexicano para reflexionar si las etapas de la maternidad, desde el embarazo hasta la salida del centro, cumplen con los planteamientos de este principio que vela por la niñez. Desde la óptica del poder, la hipótesis que se plantea es que las mujeres asumen su condición genérica para subsistir en la reclusión que se moviliza en un sistema cultural que normaliza la maternidad aún en situaciones de alta vulnerabilidad. Esta revisión muestra que las condiciones dentro de la prisión no son suficientes para un sano desarrollo de la niñez, ya que se violentan derechos básicos, a pesar de las exigencias o criterios estipulados en la legislación, tanto de alcance internacional como nacional. Se concluye la necesidad de discutir la viabilidad de que los infantes vivan sus primeros años de exitencia dentro de una institución penitenciaria, al problematizar críticamente que el intento de resguardar la convivencia materno-infantil no justifica que los niños vivan con sus madres.
ANALYSIS OF THE DIGITAL COMPETENCE OF MACHINING VOCATIONAL SCHOOL TEACHERS IN GORONTALO
Authors: Uloli Hendra , Badu Mohamad Riyandi
Published: November 2023

Digitalization in various fields is unavoidable. However, gaps still occur, starting from infrastructure and access to digital competence, which is still low. This also happens in the world of education, where the digital maturity level of teachers is still low. This study aims to describe the digital competence of mechanical engineering vocational high school teachers in Gorontalo Province. This research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive data analysis. The results found that the teacher's digital competence is in the "strong" category with an average of 79%. There are two variables with the highest score of 82%, namely professional involvement and digital sources. While the lowest score is 75% on the variable empowering students and facilitating student digital competence.
ANALISIS DETERMINAN INTEGRASI EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - KECAKAPAN DIGITAL: STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING
Authors: Santosa Mochamad Amri
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ketercapaian integrasi employability skills – kecakapan digital (ESKD), serta peran efikasi diri dan bimbingan kejuruan terhadap ketercapaian ESKD siswa SMK program keahlian teknik otomotif. Metode yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif korelasional dengan analisis struktural equation modelimg (SEM). Tingkat ketercapaian ESKD siswa berada pada kategori tinggi. Akan tetapi rata-rata skor aspek keterampilan interpersonal digital, terutama pada indikator ‘ekspresi diri digital’, ‘interaksi dengan mesin’, ‘memahami simbol digital’, ‘kolaborasi digital’, dan  ‘komunikasi digital’ berada pada kategori rendah dan sedang. Bimbingan kejuruan memiliki pengaruh besar terhadap peningkatan ESKD, akan tetapi variabel ini harus dimediasi oleh efikasi diri, sehingga kegiatan bimbingan kejuruaan dalam meningkatkan ESKD harus sejalan dengan peningkatan efikasi diri. Pada konteks integrasi employability skills dan kecakapan digital, kegiatan bimbingan kejuruan dan efikasi diri perlu memanfaatkan teknologi digital, sehingga pada satu sisi kegiatan dapat lebih efektif dan efisien, sedangkan di sisi lain dapat meningkatkan employability skills dan kecakapan digital siswa.
DEVELOPMENT OF AUTODESK INVENTOR PROFESSIONAL 2022 TEACHING MATERIALS IN COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING-BASED MECHRONIC SYSTEMS COURSES AT THE MECHRONIC EXPERTISE PROGRAM AT SMKN 8 MALANG
Authors: Isnodo Prameisthy Dyah Anggraeni , Purnomo Purnomo , Edy Duwi Leksono
Published: November 2023

The world of education in the 4.0 era is required to apply learning according to technology. One of them is the Mechatronics System Based on Computer Aided Engineering (SMBCAE) in the Mechatronics Expertise Program at SMKN 8 Malang which is required to be able to operate a professional Autodesk inventor to draw digitally. This trains students to solve design problems in a project. This study aims to develop teaching materials as study guides that are varied and contain materials including initial concepts, 2D sketches, 3D models, and assembly of the Autodesk Inventor 2022 application. The development of these teaching materials uses the Borg & Gall development model. The validation, which consisted of one media expert validator and two material expert validators, showed that the module was feasible to develop. In addition, based on the results of product trials conducted on 60 students, the results were 82.5%. Thus it can be categorized that the teaching material is very good and feasible to use
ROLE OF ELECTRIC RICKSHAWS IN LANKA TOWN AND ITS HINDER LANES OF HOJAI DISTRICT, ASSAM
Authors: Siya Ram Chouhan
Published: November 2023

Electric rickshaws are three wheeler battery operated para transit vehicles. From economic point of view they are far better than auto rickshaws which are run on petrol or diesel. India, Govt. had been funding with the help of Ministry of Non-conventional energy sources(MNES) to design and develop more safe and economic variety of E-rickshaws since 2000 till date. The present study on E- rickshaw is made to know role of E- rickshaws in passenger movement in Lanka town and its hinder lanes. Drivers of para transit was interviewed to know their socio-economic status and how it provide employment to poor literate in habitant of Lanka to serve their family livelihood. It is a cheap and environment friendly means of transport in town areas which produces negligible air pollution. Hence, conventional (petrol/diesel) auto-rickshaws are going to become past and E-rickshaws are going to become future day by day.
KEY WORDS: E-rickshaw, livelihood, para transit, hinder lanes.
GLENOHUMERAL DISLOCATION, ANATOMICAL DESCRIPTION, EPIDEMIOLOGY, MECHANISMS OF ACTION, CLASSIFICATION, CLINICAL PRESENTATION, IMAGING PRESENTATION, TREATMENT AND COMPLICATIONS
Authors: Bryam Esteban Coello García  , María Paula Cantos Pesántez  , Andrea Estefania Lopez San Martín  , Miguel Sebastián Jiménez Jiménez  , Edgar Geovanny Sandoval Méndez  , Karen Michelle Aguirre Tenorio  , Mauro Jacinto Moyano Ureña
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Acute shoulder injuries that are common here include acromioclavicular joint injuries, clavicle fractures, glenohumeral dislocations, proximal humerus fractures and rotator cuff tears. Glenohumeral dislocations are frequently attributed to contact sports, as well as bicycle accidents, falls and high-impact trauma. Patients present several specific characteristics that will depend on the type of dislocation.
Objective: to detail the current information related to glenohumeral dislocation, in addition to its description, epidemiology, classification, clinical evaluation, imaging presentation, treatment and complications of the different types of glenohumeral dislocation.
Methodology: a total of 32 articles were analyzed in this review, including review and original articles, as well as clinical cases, of which 20 bibliographies were used because the other articles were not relevant for this study. The sources of information were PubMed, Google Scholar and Cochrane; the terms used to search for information in Spanish, Portuguese and English were: glenohumeral dislocation, shoulder pain, upper limb dislocation, shoulder reduction, shoulder dislocation.
Results: Shoulder dislocations are usually anterior. In recurrent anterior dislocation, most recurrences occur in the first 2 years and mostly in males. Age at the time of initial dislocation has the greatest influence; incidence is not related to the duration or type of immobilization. The approximate recurrence rate in all age zones is 50%, however it increases to 89% in 14 to 20 year olds.
Conclusions: The shoulder joint is frequently associated with dislocations, accounting for a large percentage of all dislocations, with anterior shoulder dislocations being more common. Anatomical, clinical and imaging knowledge play an important role in the diagnosis, allowing a better classification of the type of dislocation, which has a better impact on the treatment. The immobilization and physiotherapeutic approach will vary depending on the pathology, the age of the patient, the existence of recurrence and other complications.
KEY WORDS: glenohumeral dislocation, shoulder reduction, shoulder dislocation.
DNA-Based Platform for Halal Authentication and Combat Food Threat
Authors: Rahman Md Mahfujur , Ahmad Zaki , Mustafa Shuhaimi
Published: November 2023

The molecular recognition of a particular DNA target is essential not only for the development of new drugs, forensic research, and medical diagnostics but also for Halal authentication. Halal food products are those that are prepared in accordance with Islamic Shariah law while also being hygienic. Food safety plays an essential role in determining Halal foods, such as wholesome (safety, cleanliness, nutrition, and quality) food, in addition to the required Syariah regulation of halal food for Muslims.  Thus, food authentication is an increasing concern and an integral part of ensuring quality foods that comply with religious faith. Furthermore, "zoonotic threats" such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (bovine species) and H5N1 virus (avian species) have tremendously intensified the need for foods to secure human health. Muslim or non-Muslim consumers will benefit from purchasing Halal foods when their rights are protected by preventing fraudulent admixing and microbial threats. Depending upon the way the sequence in the genome varies, DNA-based biomarkers can recognize the distinction between different types of animal or microbial species. The detection of a particular DNA target has led to the development of a variety of different platforms such as polymerase chain reaction molecular fluorophores-based and nanoparticle-based assay. Therefore, this paper is aimed at describing the DNA-based platform to protect the consumer's right to prevent food fraud and ensure safe Halal food.
Barriers to learning at a U3A in Lebanon: A structurationist perspective
Authors: Hachem Hany , Formosa Marvin
Published: November 2023

This study examines the barriers older learners experience at a University for the Third Age (U3A) in Lebanon. Contemporary literature often categorizes these barriers into dispositional, situational, and institutional realms, arising as individual or structural phenomena. This article envisages barriers as the (un)intended consequences of (inter)actions among different institutional agents — namely, learners, teachers, and administrators — within the learning environment. Following Anthony Giddens’ dualistic understanding of agency and structure, the article aims to transcend the typical dichotomic approach in understanding barriers older persons face when engaging in lifelong learning. Shedding light on this new perspective on barriers as (un)intended consequences of agents’ (inter)actions at the U3A, this work raises two research questions: (i) what barriers confront older learners when engaging in non-formal learning? Moreover, (ii) taking older learners’ perspective, how are these barriers (re)produced in the (inter)actions of different institutional agents? Following a reflexive deductive thematic analysis of interview data with ten members at a U3A in Lebanon, this article generates two types of barriers. First, barriers as outcomes of interactions involving learners with teachers and administrators (curricula issues, teachers and teaching methods, language of instruction, class protocol, and accessibility). Second, barriers as outcomes of interactions involving learners (unwillingness and inability to socialize, as well as social bias and prejudice). This paper concludes that the actions of institutional agents at the U3A (re)produce its modus vivendi and modus operandi and calls for the promotion of continuous dialog and reflexivity as countermeasures against bias and exclusion to enhance the U3A’s age-friendliness.
The Impact of Accounting on the Business Climate in the EU Countries
Authors: Romashko Olha , Melnyk Nataliya , Moskaliuk Hanna , Volchek Ruslan , Kuzmenko Olena
Published: November 2023

Accounting is a business language that evolves and adapts at all levels, from the global economy to the enterprise or personal finance level. Modern accountants perform various roles and functions, creating conditions conducive to the formation of a favourable business climate. This study aims to establish the influence of both the number and educational level of accountants on the formation of the business climate in countries within the European Union. Correlation-regression analysis was the predominant research method employed to investigate the correlation between the proportion of accountants in the workforce, education levels of accountants, and the Ease of Doing Business Index in EU countries acknowledged. The obtained results demonstrate that the number of accountants does not have a direct impact on the Ease of Doing Business Index in EU countries. However, the education level of accountants has a positive effect.

 

Received: 6 June 2023 / Accepted: 21 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Implementing Change in Public Organisations: The Effects of Motivation to Transfer as a Mediating Factor in the Relationship between Supervisory Leadership and Knowledge Transfer
Authors: Mohamad Nur Izzaty , Sanusi Soliha , Raja Hisham Raja Rizal Iskandar
Published: November 2023

Supervisory leadership is essential in the management performance and human resource development chain. Besides supervisory leadership, motivation to transfer is emphasised as another crucial factor affecting knowledge transfer. This study aims to investigate a significant relationship between the independent variable (supervisory leadership), mediating variable (motivation to transfer) and dependent variable (knowledge transfer). A cross-sectional research design is used to gather 540 surveys from workforces in Malaysian public departments. The structural equation modelling using SmartPLS findings confirmed that the relationship between supervisory leadership and knowledge transfer is mediated by a motivation to transfer. Future research should include both public and private enterprises to increase the effectiveness of the study’s conceptual framework in the organisational context. 

 

Received: 7 May 2023 / Accepted: 1 September 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Transformation of Human Capital as a Driver of Innovative Economy
Authors: Gimranova Renata , Aimagambetov Yerkara , Nevmatulina Karina , Garipova Albina , Mazhitova Saule , Kudaybergenova Saltanat
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify key factors that have a significant impact on the level of high-tech production in the region and the development of human capital in seven countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia. A comprehensive literature analysis was carried out to achieve this goal, including data from several countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia, including demographic data, education levels, labor market indicators, health indicators, and research activities. The authors constructed a model of multiple spatial regression, including seven spatial objects and a 5-time series. A qualitative model of cumulative panel regression without signs of multicollinearity was obtained as a result of the step-by-step elimination of collinear and nonessential variables. The results of the study revealed three key factors that are closely and directly related to the level of production of high-tech products. Two relate to the education sector – "the number of university graduates in the field of science and technology", and "the number of researchers per 1 million inhabitants" and one indicator characterizes the labor market – "the employment level in the economy". The authors did not identify a close relationship between the level of high-tech production and economic factors, such as cost and productivity, which contradicts the results of other research and requires more careful study. The results of the research can be useful in the development of measures to promote human capital and innovation policy of the countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia.

 

Received: 7 September 2023 / Accepted: 19 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
The Role of Social Media on Electoral Strategy: An Examination of the 2023 Municipal Elections in Tirana, Albania
Authors: Liçenji Lorena
Published: November 2023

The main goal of the current study is to ascertain the impact that social media platforms have on electoral strategy, communication tactics, and electoral outcomes in the specific context of the 2023 municipal elections in Tirana, Albania. The purpose of this study is to analyze the official usage data on Facebook and Instagram of Erion Veliaj, the current mayor of Tirana and a candidate associated with the Socialist Party. The temporal scope of the investigation encompasses the period spanning from April 1 to June 1, 2023. The main objective of this study is to investigate the possible impact of widespread use of social networks as a means of political communication on election results, as well as the manner in which this platform influences voter engagement with political candidates. The hypothesis posited in this study suggests that the extensive utilization of social media platforms by political candidates during the municipal elections in Albania in 2023 yielded a favorable effect on public participation in political discussions, hence exerting an influence on the electoral results. The research question under examination are as follows: What were the methods implemented by candidate Erion Veliaj in leveraging social media during the municipal election campaign of 2023? What is the relationship between social media engagement, as measured by quantitative metrics like likes, shares, follower growth rate, and engagement rate, and the electoral success of candidates in the 2023 Municipal Elections in Tirana, Albania? The study used a mixed-methods approach, which combines qualitative and quantitative methodologies, to investigate the correlation between the candidate's patterns of interaction, content tactics across different platforms, and the outcomes of the election. This comprehensive study aims to gain a thorough understanding of the substantial role of social media as a medium for political communication and its positive impact on electoral outcomes.

 

Received: 20 July 2023 / Accepted: 5 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Resilience and Burnout Syndrome as Perceived by University Faculty in Lambayeque, Peru
Authors: Castillo Julie Catherine Arbulu , Ballesteros Marco Agustín Arbulú , Valle María de los Ángeles Guzmán , Farroñán Emma Verónica Ramos , Valle-Palomino Nicolas , Segundo Mogollón Garcia Francisco , Ninaquispe José Carlos Montes , Rodríguez Juan César Farías
Published: November 2023

Overcoming classroom challenges is not always straightforward. It is well-known that educators face stress due to various reasons, such as familiar problems, overwork, multiple activities of the teacher, student problems, new methodologies and teaching tools, etc. As a university professor we perceive innumerable situations where students cannot control and / or solve their own conflicts, therefore, they allow these problems to affect their personal, social, physical and even mental health. This research aimed to explore how university educators in the Lambayeque region perceive the relationship between resilience and Burnout Syndrome. The sample comprised 300 faculty members from accredited institutions in Lambayeque. This study used a quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive correlational design. Questionnaires on resilience and Burnout Syndrome were employed since they have proven to be valid, reliable, and supported by substantial evidence. The results demonstrated a statistically significant association between the two variables, with a moderate negative correlation (sig. 0.05), lending credibility to the alternative hypothesis. Among the surveyed professors, 61.7% expressed intentions to focus on becoming more resilient, while 36.37% stated they exhibited external symptoms of the aforementioned condition. According to the findings, the risk of educators developing this condition decreases as they enhance their resilience. 

 

Received: 1 September 2023 / Accepted: 19 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Necessity Entrepreneurs’ and Stakeholders’ Strategies: Bridging Business Survival in the Hairdressing Salon Industry
Authors: Kabuya Matilda , Lentswe Mosweunyane , Chipunza Crispen , Adewumi Samson Adeoluwa
Published: November 2023

Entrepreneurs specialize in increasing productivity and thus, contribute to the country's development and economic growth. The focus of the study is to investigate the extent to which necessity entrepreneurs’ and stakeholders’ strategies can enable the survival of small services and businesses such as hair salons. The argument is that hair salons that are created out of necessity may not be able to survive turbulent economic times. The paper argues that survival strategies may assist entrepreneurs to survive and grow in business. A positivist approach was employed and a sample of 144 was randomly recruited from hair salon business owners. The structured questionnaire was analyzed, yielding descriptive and inferential analyses with means, percentages, variances, correlation coefficients, regression analysis, and the Normal Q-Q plot used to analyze and explain the variables. The findings show a significant relationship between necessity entrepreneurship and business survival. This largely explains that they work assiduously for the growth of their enterprise. Necessity entrepreneurs influence economic development, and entrepreneurs create new businesses by helping in intensifying competition which assists in the growth of the business. Stakeholders influence the rate of necessity entrepreneurs’ survival. It is, therefore, concluded that hair salons build active participation with their stakeholders (customers, employers, community, and environment). Stakeholders are more willing to work with a business when they believe it is acting in ways consistent with its values. 

 

Received: 10 April 2023 / Accepted: 7 September 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Towards Sustainable WEEE Management:Challenges, Insights and a Strategic Framework
Authors: Salazar-Echeagaray Teresa I. , Escobar-Molina David F. , Puerta Jorge E. Arboleda , Vásquez-Paucar Maribel C. , Salazar-Moran Adriana L. , Macias-Villacreses Tania L. , Morán-Chiĺán Jessenia H. , Ortiz Leonardo Fabio Medina , Armendariz Mario Ben-Hur Chuc , Rodríguez Felipe de Jesús González , Rincón-Guio Cristian
Published: November 2023

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) management presents profound environmental challenges worldwide. In locales like Huila, Colombia, devising effective strategies is paramount for fostering sustainable trajectories. This investigation aims to identify the salient elements essential for developing a proficient approach to WEEE management in this region. Employing a predominantly qualitative mixed-methods approach, the study intertwines inductive, deductive, and abductive rationales, applying an interpretative perspective. Our sample encompassed 72 stakeholders active in WEEE management, extending from urban households to WEEE-focused businesses and environmental entities. Comprehensive questionnaires gathered data on socio-demographics, WEEE awareness, comprehension of relevant regulations, and associated practices. An exhaustive descriptive statistical analysis examined each variable's behavior, supplemented by visual representations and pivotal statistical parameters. These findings were further augmented by a SWOT analysis. Results emphasize the cardinal challenges in sculpting a strategic WEEE management pathway, yielding insights indispensable for policymakers intent on refining WEEE procedures. Moreover, the investigation introduces a methodical framework for secure, effective electronic waste handling, transportation, precious metal extraction, and disposal. Fundamentally, this research enriches the discourse on WEEE management, proffering pragmatic solutions with extensive ramifications.
 
Received: 15 August 2023 / Accepted: 21 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Sustainability: Mechanized Handling of Large-Scale Livestock's Cow Manure Factors Into a Greener Economy
Authors: Ratikul Roong , Seviset Somchai , Egwutvongsa Songwut
Published: November 2023

This research objective is to develop a large-scale livestock cow manure processing machine to add economic value and be environmentally friendly. The population was 4,994 dairy farmers in Nakhonratchasima province, Thailand. The sample group was the dairy farmers group in Pak Chong district Nakhonratchasima province, Thailand, with a total of 357 people. By evaluating the rating scale (Rating Scale) five levels of Likert. and there was a confidence value with an alpha coefficient (Cronbach's Alpha = 0.703), which was analyzed by SLR systematic literature review and scamper analysis by synthesizing the data to design new products as three main issues were 1) product creation guidelines from SLR literature review 2) problem diagnosis to the solution with SCAMPER technique 3) new product design in accordance with GOAL data were analyzed by multiple regression analysis and confirmatory factor analysis which found that 1) factors machine features 2) the efficiency factor of the machine and 3) image factors of the machine that resulted positively on farmer satisfaction and explained the farmer satisfaction variance of 71.9%. The standard score regression equation was Z= .453(X_1 )+ .384(X_2 )+ .465(X_3 ) and the regression equation in raw score y ?=-1.20+.460(X_1 )+.385(X_2 )+.466(X_3 ). When evaluated with CFA, the satisfaction of the sample group of dairy farmers group with the developed cow dung separate machine was found. That is the result of 3 factors according to the model concordance index: ?^2= .874, df = 4, relative ?^2= .219, p-value = .928, RMSEA = .000, RMR = .004, GFI = .996, AGFI = .956, NFI = .998, TLI = 1.078, PGFI = .089, RFI = .980, AIC = 82.874

 

Received: 18 August 2023 / Accepted: 25 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Obstacles of Distance Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown and Their Immediate Effect on the Acquirement of Digital Skills
Authors: Garbarova Miriam , Fabus Juraj , Kremenova Iveta , Vartiak Lukas
Published: November 2023

Before 2020, there were three methods for students at the University of Zilina (hereafter referred to as UNIZA) to pursue their education. Students have to complete exercises and lectures as scheduled during their daily study. Students were required to participate in classes or exercises individually, as agreed upon with the instructor, through an external study method with a timetable for their educational activities. Beginning in 2020, distance learning (which took place online) was added, changing this. Moodle seemed no longer sufficient; thus, Microsoft Teams was adopted to handle large-scale online collaboration. The paper addresses the benefits and drawbacks of the platforms, as mentioned earlier and analyses the survey results obtained from UNIZA students. Students have become somewhat accustomed to distance learning while developing their digital skills through various programs and software. Some applications were made available to them thanks to MS Teams. Students learned to develop their logical, technical, and analytical thinking potential. They had to learn to work independently and with new platforms. This experience can give students a competitive advantage in the job market. 

 

Received: 29 July 2023 / Accepted: 21 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Differentiated Methodological Strategies for Inclusive Education in Basic Education: Scoping Review
Authors: Tupiño Ruth Milagros Lino , Carcausto-Calla Wilfredo , Nakiche Karim Caceres , Gamarra Silvia Katerinne Samamé , Shigetomi Evelin Elena Guzmán
Published: November 2023

In response to SDG 4 which seeks quality education, differentiation as a pedagogical approach to broad contexts of students with and without learning problems, it is necessary for teachers to know the differentiated strategies that allow them to satisfy the educational needs of students. The main objective of this work was to provide a systematization of the scope of the literature on differentiated methodological strategies for inclusive education in basic education, according to the journals indexed in the database Scopus, Web of Science, and Eric, taking as its beginning the year 1999, the year of the internationalization of the term differentiation with the work of Tomlinson. The Prisma methodology was applied, selecting 78 investigations and 30 articles as the final sample. For the purposes of synthesis and analysis of the findings, 6 macro categories have been categorized: in the context of each country, in school study areas, in the classroom, differentiated strategies, over-age and effective strategies, and disability. In conclusion, it was found that in various scenarios, attention to diversity through differentiated strategies benefits learning.

 

Received: 9 August 2023 / Accepted: 7 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Why Does Anti-Bullying Child-Friendly School Program Matter? A Study of Junior High Schools in Indonesia
Authors: Miftahudin  , Suharti Lieli , Sugiarto Agus , Sasongko Gatot
Published: November 2023

Schools should be able to create an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment, as outlined in the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals have been translated into policies and implemented through a Child-Friendly School (CFS) program in UN member countries. This study examines how the CFS program is implemented in one UN member country, specifically in Indonesia, particularly in Junior High Schools in the city of Semarang. This research employs a qualitative exploratory method conducted through interviews, focus group discussions, and observations with various participants, including school principals, educators, education staff, students, and parents in eight schools, CFS facilitators, school supervisory coordinators, and education department officials. The study results identified several CFS program concepts, which were grouped into six dimensions such as first, the CFS policy dimension; second, the dimension of trained educators and education staff on children's rights; third, the dimension of CFS learning process implementation; fourth, the dimension of CFS facilities and resources; fifth, the dimension of children's participation; and sixth, the dimension of parent, alumni, community organization, and business world participation. The findings of this study are expected to make a significant contribution in the form of CFS programs in Indonesian junior high schools, creating inclusive schools that prioritize equality values in achieving academic success. Additionally, these research results can serve as a reference for the goverment in optimizing the development of CFS programs in schools. Furthermore, this study can contribute to the body of knowledge, especially in the field of inclusive education.

 

Received: 8 September 2023 / Accepted: 22 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Usage of Video and Multimedia to Improve Listening Skills: The Perception of Foreign Language Students
Authors: Gjinali Aida , Piri Sonila
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is related to the improvement of listening skills of the Faculty of Foreign Languages, University of Tirana, students, through the use of video and multimedia materials. To meet this purpose, the perceptions of those students who attend subjects such as "Listening Skills Development" as well as "Foreign Language" only with audio materials, were collected. The sample of the student population for this study was 159, including students of the first year of the Italian and English language branches of study as well as students of the third year of the Italian language. The study follows a cross-sectional research design for the collection of data regarding the perceptions of students. The tools used in this study were authentic didactic video and multimedia materials, as well as a questionnaire divided into two sections: the first part with four general questions and the second part with nine specific questions. During the realization of the video lesson, the students showed increased motivation, and the interaction was very vivid. This is confirmed by the analysis of the results of the questionnaire, which indicates that the majority of students agree that the use of video and multimedia materials in the language class helps them improve their listening skills, in line with previous studies. Finally, limitations and recommendations are provided for lecturers on the way video materials are applicable in the foreign language class, in order to realize an efficient teaching process based on the suggestions of the most recent glottodidactic approaches.

 

Received: 1 September 2023 / Accepted: 22 September 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Word Formation Head and the Typology Analysis of the Word Formation Corpus in Albanian
Authors: Deda Albana , Hoshafi Monika
Published: November 2023

Word formation in Albanian studies represents many problems that have been identified not only in university level but even in the pre-university one. This paper intends to examine the concept of the head as part of the word formation process, as this is a term, which is not encountered in the Albanian traditional studies. It will be introduced in this study from the perspective of the generative grammar theory. The aim of this paper is to discuss and argue about the similarity of the process and of the terminology when used at the syntactic and morphological level. Furthermore, there will be introduced some criteria based on which the head is defined at each level, and by providing arguments that some of these criteria are not applied at both levels. Then, it will be examined how the term head is applied at the morphological level, by describing its features when it is a derivational morpheme, or when it is the root/base form.  Finally, two ways of approaching word-formation will be presented: one of them is based on the morpheme and it includes the concept of the head (morpheme-based morphology), and the other is based on the word (word-based morphology), where the concept of the head has not been excluded, while word-formation rules are being drafted. The approach of the study will be from an analytical and comparative perspective.

 

Received: 22 August 2023 / Accepted: 27 September 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
Mathematical Biology in High School Mathematics Education
Authors: Beqqali Nabila , Hattaf Khalid , Achtaich Naceur
Published: November 2023

Mathematical biology has made great progress in recent years, particularly in epidemiology during or even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Mathematical modeling has played a key role in this progress. In this paper, we examine whether the teaching and learning of mathematics in Moroccan high school takes into consideration specialty disciplines such as biology. To do this, we are looking for the applications of biology in the Moroccan mathematical programs in the second year of the baccalaureate option life and earth sciences. First, we analyze the pedagogical guidelines concerning mathematical applications in specialty disciplines. In addition, we analyze the textbooks concerning the second year of baccalaureate option life and earth sciences. The results show that mathematical applications in experimental sciences, especially in biology, for the mathematics program of the second year of the baccalaureate are still very limited in the Moroccan curriculum, whether in learning activities or exercises.

 

Received: 21 September 2023 / Accepted: 20 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
The Mediating Role of Institutional Quality on the Nexus between Oil Price Fluctuations and Current Account Deficits in Nigeria: A nonlinear ARDL Approach
Authors: Quadri Faruq Umar
Published: November 2023

The paper employs a NARDL to analyze the degree of asymmetry in the relationship between current account and oil price, with a mediating effect of the institutional role in Nigeria. The series employed in the study are obtained largely from the database of World Bank’s (WDI), and covers 1981 to 2021. In conclusions, we found that any form of shocks in oil price and nominal exchange rate exert significant impact on the country’s current account balances both in the short run and long run in Nigeria. In addition, poor institutional quality in the oil industry such as corruption, poor regulatory frameworks, hinders the country from fully optimizing the benefits associated with increasing global oil prices. Finally, a long run asymmetry is discovered in the nexus of current account-oil price with mediating role of institutions in Nigeria. Thus, we recommend that the PIA should be implemented carefully and strategically in an effort to remove all undue bottlenecks and bureaucracies to support Nigeria's economic growth through attracting in and providing investment possibilities for both domestic and international investors, and thereby enhances the current account balance.

 

Received: 18 August 2023 / Accepted: 27 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
A Literature Review on Results-Based Management (RBM) in the Not-for-Profit Sector in Zimbabwe during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Mushayi Wellington , Qutieshat Abubaker
Published: November 2023

In the context of the just-ended COVID-19 global pandemic, it is evident that nations continue battling to make progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals Agenda while ensuring no one is left behind. Renowned journals have captured the adverse impacts of the pandemic on the social, health, education, and economic systems across nations, including Zimbabwe, highlighting the need for more efficient and effective management practices. Notwithstanding, there remains little or no evidence on the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic on the implementation of widely adopted approaches such as results-based management (RBM). This is despite RBM having been adopted by a majority of governments and non-governmental organizations, including the United Nations, and implemented as a performance management tool towards attaining the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. RBM is a strategic approach that focuses on achieving specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound results to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of organisations. This review explores the implementation of RBM in the not-for-profit sector in Zimbabwe during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines the challenges faced by the sector, the opportunities presented by RBM, and the strategies and best practises for successful implementation post-pandemic. The study synthesises and critically analyses relevant literature, providing insights into RBM's potential to improve the performance and impact of not-for-profit organisations in Zimbabwe.

 

Received: 7 September 2023 / Accepted: 26 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023