bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Examination of Behavioral Factors Affecting the Investment Decisions: The Moderating Role of Financial Literacy and Mediating Role of Risk Perception
Authors: Rehmat Iram , Khan Ather Azim , Hussain Moazzam , Khurshid Shahzeb
Published: January 2024

Purpose- This study is conducted to determine the impact of behavioral biases on individuals' investment decisions. The focus is to directly analyze behavioral factors' impact on retail investors' investment decisions, as individuals generally neither have in-depth knowledge nor the expertise to make effective decisions, and they do not understand the behavioral biases affecting their decisions.
Study Design/methodology/approach- It is a primary study, and the relationships are developed using structural equation modeling. The respondents of the study are the retail individual security market investors of Pakistan. The instrument's reliability and validity were checked with a small sample before data collection. This study also employs a moderating variable of financial literacy to determine the impact of behavioral biases and financial decisions with the mediation of risk perception. SmartPLS is used to find out the impact.
Findings- The results show that moderator financial literacy significantly affects the relationship between behavioral biases and investment decisions. Similarly, the mediation effect of risk perception is also found significant. Except for loss aversion, all the independent variables significantly impacted investment decision-making. The findings of previous studies support the results.
Research Implications- This study has incorporated four behavioral biases, which are the most common of these. Hence, the findings can benefit individual investors in making financial decisions by reducing these biases, improving financial literacy, and developing a better understanding of risk. Future researchers may check the impact of other biases and study these for institutional investors.
Originality/value- The originality of this study is well-supported by the fact that it is primary research. Most individual investors decide on available fundamental and technical data, ignoring behavioral biases in investment decision-making. Moderated mediation is the missing link addressed in this research.
Foreign Direct Investment Impact, Remittances and Foreign Debt on Economic Growth (GDP) Of Pakistan
Authors: Basharat Ali  , Sabahat Subhan  , Hina Nasir  , Musa Muhammad
Published: January 2024

The present study analyzes the impact of FDI, Remittances, and foreign debt on the GDP of Pakistan. The study has used data of these variables from World Development Indicators and Pakistan Bureau of Statistics from the year 1981 to 2019, by taking Gross Domestic Product as the dependent variable while FDI, Remittances, and Foreign Debt are taken as independent variables. Results show that FDI indicates a positive trend of investment, which means an increase in the country's GDP and growth, whereas remittances have a negative influence on GDP because they diminish beneficiaries' labor supply and participation rate in the labor force. On the other hand, debt has a detrimental impact on the economy. Overall, the results show that FDI plays important role in Pakistan’s economy and has a strong contribution in determining the economic growth of Pakistan
Impact of Motivation and Job Security on Employee Performance: An Empirical Study
Authors: Sohail Anwar , Ali Shaukat , Shuja Beenish , Alam Nagina Alam
Published: January 2024

The main objective of the study was to analyze the impact of motivation and job security on employee performance. For this purpose, the study adopted positivist philosophy and deductive approach due to the quantitative nature of the study. To analyze the impact, the study adopted a conclusive research design. Based on the design of the study, the study collected data on a self-constructed multifactor questionnaire. The sample population was 250 employees. To assess the reliability of the instrument, a reliability test was carried out on a pilot sample of 30 to check whether or not the instrument is reliable. The results of reliability statistics revealed that the instrument is valid. Afterward, data was collected from 250 employees of HBL (Ltd). Once, all the data has been collected, PA of SEM has been applied to examine the causal relationship among the motivation, JS, and EP. The outcomes of the study revealed a significant positive impact of both motivation and job security on employee performance. From the results, it has been observed that comparatively, job security affects employee performance more than motivation.
Impact of IFRS Adoption of Firm Performance of Listed Non-Financial Firms of Pakistan
Authors: Khan Ikram Ullah , Alam Yasir , Jan Faheem
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The purpose of the study is twofold, initially examining the effect of IFRS adoption on a firm’s financial performance and secondly, whether there is a difference in pre-IFRS adoption and post-IFRS adoption period with reference to firm performance. In this regard, this study illustrated the empirical evidence of the influence of a set of accounting standards adopted by the regulators of Pakistan in 2018 on the firm’s performance.

Study Design/Methodology/Approach: Data from listed non-financial firms are collected for the period from 2016 to 2017 and from 2019 to 2020. The period of 2016 and 2017 is taken as a pre-IFRS adoption period while the period of 2019 and 2020 is taken as a post-IFRS adoption period.

Findings: The findings of the study reveals that there is a substantial positive impact of IFRS adoption on ROA while there is an insignificant but negative impact of IFRS adoption on ROE. In addition, the findings reveal that there is a substantial difference between the pre-and post-IFRS adoption period with respect to firm performance (ROA). Based on the outcomes, the study reveals prospective caveats. Initially, the reported link between IFRS convergence and firms’ profitability is because of IFRS adoption. Moreover, the improved performance may be because of high-quality standards. Originality/Value: The current study is the first to focus on links between IFRS adaptation and the performance of non-financial firms in Pakistan. This article enhanced the understanding of the role that IFRS adaption plays in the performance of non-financial firms.
Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth of Ten Countries
Authors: Wajiha Akhtar
Published: January 2024

Foreign direct investment has been one of the significant elements of the world economies throughout the recent many years. This study looks at the effect of unfamiliar direct ventures on monetary development in 10 distinct nations. The date period varies from 1990 to 2020. Various tests were applied to see which technique for it is appropriate to assess the relapse. For utilizing the best impact among arbitrary and fixed Hausman tests were applied, and the outcomes upheld the utilization of the Fixed Effect model. Tests are applied to eliminate the issue of autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity, and multicollinearity According to our investigation houseman test supports the fixed impact model powerful standard mistake is utilized to eliminate heteroscedasticity
A Moderated Mediation Model of Team Focus Transformational Leadership, Team Cohesiveness and Leader-Member Exchange for Project Success
Authors: Paracha Usman Kaleem , Irshad Muhammad , Chughtai Muhammad Salman
Published: January 2024

Purpose-The present study investigates the indirect impact of leader-member exchange between team-focus transformational leadership – project success relationship. Furthermore, this study also examines the moderation of team cohesiveness between team-focus transformational leadership – leader-member exchange relationship and between leader-member exchange – project success relationship.

Design/methodology/Approach-In two phases, permanent employees of construction firms (from Lahore and Faisalabad) participate in the data collection survey. Moreover, the data was evaluated through different statistical analysis techniques using SPSS and Smart-PLS statistical software.

Results-This study’s results provide support to the hypothesized relationships, i.e., the direct positive impact of team-focus transformational leadership on project success, the intervening effect of leader-member exchange between the relationship of team-focus transformational leadership and moderating role of team cohesiveness between team-focus transformational leadership – leader-member exchange relationship and between leader-member exchange – project success relationship.

Implications-The study's findings theoretically and empirically contributed to the literature on leadership, organizational behavior, and project management by highlighting the importance of leader-member exchange as an intervening mechanism and team cohesiveness as a moderator for the success of the projects, especially in the construction industry of a developing economy.
The Role of Mindfulness in Employees Performance; Do Innovative behaviors mediate the link?
Authors: Ilyas Muhammad , Khattak Muhammad Sualeh
Published: January 2024

Employee performance has been grabbed the attention of researchers for the last several decades. A variety of determinants have been suggested by previous literature in developing and developed economies. However, the role of Mindfulness and innovative work behavior has been received negligible courtesy. In particular, the mediating role of innovative work behavior between Mindfulness and employees’ performance has been remained untouched. This research fills the gap and tests the mediating role of innovative work behavior using a quantitative approach. To assess the model, we collected evidence through a survey from 150 employees working in Pakistani public and private organizations. The results show that mindfulness and innovative work behavior significantly contribute to employees’ performance in the sampled organizations. We further scrutinized that innovative work behavior significantly partially mediates the relationship between mindfulness and employees performance. This research encourages top management teams and HR managers to promote innovative work behavior in their organizations to sustain employee performance. Further implications have been stated.
Pengaruh Fasilitas Perpustakaan Terhadap Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di Mis Darunnajah 2 Cipining Bogor
Authors: Riska Oktafiana  , Irman Sumantri  , Nailil Muna Shalihah  , Ahmad Farid
Published: January 2024

Pengaruh Fasilitas Perpustakaan Terhadap Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Kelas V di MIS Darunnajah 2 Cipining Bogor, Skripsi, Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darunnajah Bogor, 2022. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar Pengaruh Fasilitas Perpustakan Terhadap Hasil Belajar Pesrta Didik Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Kelas V di MIS Darunnajah 2 Cipining Bogor. Pendekatan penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survey dan kuesioner atau angket. Populasi dalam penelitian adalah siswa kelas 5A yang berjumlah 37 siswa. Instrumen penelitian ini berupa kuesioner fasilitas perpustakaan dan hasil belajar yang berjumlah 30 item pernyataan untuk variabel fasilitas perpustakaan sedangkan untuk variabel hasil belajar berjumlah 30, kemudian di uji coba kepada 37 siswa. Setelah dilakukan uji coba, dinyatakan valid sebanyak 24 butir pernyataan untuk variabel fasilitas perpustakaan dan variabel hasil belajar berjumlah 17 butir pernyataan, kemudian digunakan untuk pengambilan data. Selanjutnya dilakukan uji normalitas dan regresi sederhana. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian korelasi dapat diketahui nilai koefisien korelasi dari ???????????? = 0,080 dengan nilai probobilitas (sig ????????ℎ????????????????) = 0,000. Karena nilai sig ????????ℎ????????????????< 0,05 maka artinya adalah ????1 diterima dan ????0 ditolak. Fasilitas perpustakaan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara simultan (bersama-sama) terhadap hasil belajar. Sedangkan kontribusi fasilitas perpustakann terhadap hasil belajar sebesar 11,5% dan sisanya dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain diantaranya yaitu pemahaman orang tua yang masih minim akan pendidikan, wali kelas yang kurang memperhatikan peserta didik dan kurangnya minat baca pada peserta didik.
Implementasi Program Keagamaan dalam Internalisasi Nilai-Nilai Religius Siswa di SD Negeri 1 Dukuhagung Tikung Lamongan
Authors: Muhamad Anwar  , M. Yunus
Published: January 2024

This study aims to examine the implementation of religious programs in the internalization of students' religious values at SD Negeri 1 Dukuhagung Tikung Lamongan. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Research subjects include school principals, teachers, and students. Primary data was obtained through interviews and observations, while secondary data was obtained from school documents and relevant literature. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was performed using descriptive analysis using words and sentences to explain and interpret data facts. Checking the validity of the data is done through triangulation, namely by comparing data from different sources. The results showed that the implementation of the religious program at SD Negeri 1 Dukuhagung Tikung Lamongan was quite good. Religious program planning is carried out properly through daily, monthly and yearly activities. The implementation of the religious program is carried out by the principal, teachers and school committee with the support of the students' parents. The religious program includes religious learning, worship activities, and religious extracurricular activities. Evaluation of religious program activities is also carried out regularly and has a positive impact on the formation of students' religious character. However, there are several obstacles in the implementation of religious programs, such as limited time, lack of resources, and parents' lack of understanding of the importance of religious education. Nonetheless, support from school principals, teachers, and school committees is essential in overcoming these barriers. This research contributes to thinking and understanding about the implementation of religious programs in the internalization of values.
Upaya Guru Kelas dalam Mengatasi Kesulitan Belajar pada Pembelajaran Tematik Siswa Kelas I MIN 2 Langkat
Authors: Dian Anggeraini  , Enda Lovita Pandiangan  , Emha Fidiyan Akhadi
Published: January 2024

The background of this research is because of the learning difficulties experienced by students in the learning process, especially thematic learning. These learning difficulties are the problems that most influence the learning process and learning objectives. Thus the teacher must make various efforts in handling it. The purpose of this study is to find out the types of learning difficulties experienced by students in thematic learning along with the factors that cause these learning difficulties. Furthermore, the research also aims to look at the efforts made by class teachers in overcoming student learning difficulties. This research is a qualitative research with descriptive method. Research data obtained from observations, interviews and documentation. The results of the study found that there were five types of learning difficulties experienced by students in thematic learning. Internal and external factors are the cause of these learning difficulties. Efforts made by the teacher in overcoming learning difficulties by providing action according to the learning difficulties experienced by students. Giving the right action will help students regardless of the learning difficulties they experience, so that students can carry out learning well and achieve the maximum learning objectives.
STUDI KEMAMPUAN BACA AL-QUR’AN MAHASISWA IAIN PALOPO
Authors: Muhammad Agil Amin
Published: January 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk memetakan kemampuan baca al-Qur’an mahasiswa dilihat dari penyebutan huruf dan bacaan mad. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dan kuantitatif (mix method). Data diperoleh melalui wawancara, observasi dan tes. Sah tidaknya data melalui triangulasi metode. Hasil penelitian didapatkan dari 131 mahasiswa terdapat 11 orang (8,39%) yang keliru dalam hal penyebutan huruf; ا, ع, ظ, خ dan 27 orang (20,6%) yang keliru dalam kemampuan bacaan panjang pendek (Mad). Bacaan yang seharusnya dibaca panjang tapi dibaca pendek, demikian sebaliknya.
PERANCANGAN RUMAH SAKIT HEWAN BONE BOLANGO DENGAN PENDEKATAN GREEN ARCHITECTURE
Authors: Lamuda Marcelino , Dewi Banteng Beby Sintia , A Pahrun Apriyanto
Published: January 2024

Indonesia is a country rich in biodiversity. It is estimated that about 300,000 species of wildlife, or about 17% of all wildlife in the world, can be found in Indonesia. The country ranks first in terms of mammal wealth with a total of 515 species. The province of gorontalo still has few places specially designed to provide care, treatment, and maintenance of pets with complete facilities still limited. Nowadays, there are only a few puskeswan, veterinary clinics, or veterinary practices. Most of them focus on serving small animals like cats, dogs, rabbits, and so on. Thus, the province of Gorontalo needs a Veterinary Hospital that provides integrated services and complete facilities. Bone Bolango District, as one of the districts in Gorontalo Province, has a strategic geographical position. The region is also characterized by the existence of many empty lands away from populated settlements, as well as having great potential for the development of the animal sector. It seems that the Bone Bolango community has a high interest in raising small animals like dogs and cats.The method used is a descriptive method of analysis, which is a type of research aimed at explaining a symptom, event, or event that occurs at the moment. There are two floors at the Bone Bolango Animal Hospital. The first floor is divided into two, namely an animal health examination room and a clinic and treatment room or salon for pets. Then the other facilities on the second floor are reptile and aves animal care, a library, a practicum lab, a mushola, and an office or office room.The Animal Hospital is located in Bulotalangi Village, Eastern Bulango District, Bone Bolango District. The basic idea of this design itself is taken from the concept of green architecture that creates natural lighting and natural illumination in order to reduce the use of artificial light and artificial lighting.
Comparative study on phenolic content, flavonoid content, and antioxidant activities of five species of the genus Phaseolus
Authors: Kolar Firdose R. , Nirmanik Vinutadivya , Kagawad Annapurna , Angadi Laxmi , Lamani Babu R.
Published: January 2024

The current study was designed to assess five species of the genus Phaseolus for phenolic content, flavonoid content, and antioxidant ability. The antioxidant capacity of the sample extracts was assessed using different antioxidant models such as ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), DPPH free radical scavenging, phosphomolybdenum reducing power, ferrous ion chelating activity, hydrogen peroxide radical scavenging, hydroxyl radical scavenging, deoxyribose degradation, and β-carotene bleaching assays. The results obtained discovered that the concentration of phenolics and flavonoids in the studied species ranged from 1.11 to 4.01mg TAE/g plant material and 0.11 to 1.16 mg QE/g plant material. The antioxidant activity of the extracts varied in a wide range in the different antioxidant assays depending on the genotype as well as the polarity of the solvents used to obtain the extracts. Ethanolic and aqueous extracts exhibited the maximum amount of phenolics and flavonoids among the solvents. The species studied exhibited a significant range of phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidant capacity. Hence, the present investigation can provide a new direction by utilizing Phaseolus species to formulate cost-effective, eco-friendly, and value-added therapeutic products.
Extraction, characterization, and evaluation of the functionality of fixed oil low-quality coffee beans for use as pharmaceutical ingredients
Authors: Moulin Ester do Nascimento , Werner Ítalo Fonseca , De Lima Souza Jaqueline Rodrigues Cindra , Fontes Milene Miranda Praça , Villanova Janaína Cecília Oliveira , De Souza Tércio da Silva
Published: January 2024

In order to offer a viable destination for green coffee beans classified as non-beverage type, this work aimed to extract and characterize the fixed oil from these beans and perform a preliminary evaluation of its functionality as a pharmaceutical ingredient. The extraction yield obtained was 3.70 ± 1.29% (w/w). The oil present in its composition high levels of fatty acids with emulsifying and emollient properties, palmitic acid (47.76%) and linoleic acid (32.98%); and compounds with antioxidant functional properties, tocopherols (788.71 ± 56.08 mg/kg) and phenolic compounds (3312.40 ± 14.62 mg/kg). This oil showed antioxidant activity against the free radical 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazil at all tested concentrations, reaching 50% inhibition at the concentration of 0.59 mg/ml and 90% at 0.96 mg/ml. The preliminary evaluation of the physical stability of the creams showed that, when incorporated into formulations, this oil has the potential to be used as a substitute for the synthetic ingredients liquid petrolatum, decyl oleate, and butylated hydroxytoluene.
Strategies of Central European countries in the energy dimension during the Russian-Ukrainian war
Authors: Paszkowski Michał
Published: January 2024

The Russian-Ukrainian war had a significant impact on the energy situation of Central European countries and significantly influenced the need to activate efforts to diversify the sources and directions of energy supply, as well as activities to reduce natural gas demand. The energy dependence built over the years by the Russian Federation was characterized primarily by the development of infrastructure and the conclusion of longterm contracts. The aim of the article was to analyze the activities of the Central European countries of the European Union during the Russian-Ukrainian war and to define the key activities that were primarily undertaken in 2022 towards ensuring energy security. The starting point was the thesis that the Central Europe countries made optimal use of the existing energy infrastructure, which made it possible to reduce the impact of the Russian Federation on the energy security of this countries and ensure the availability of commodity.
Los Etfs en el financiamiento de las plantas desaladoras de agua
Authors: Mendieta Alonso María de los Ángeles , Morales Castro Arturo
Published: January 2024

La escasez de agua se convierte en un asunto prioritario de orden mundial, y para asegurar su suficiencia y oportunidad, requiere de fuertes inversiones en infraestructura hidráulica que permitan llevar de manera segura agua potable a la población. Los mecanismos y metodologías para realizar inversiones responsables llaman la atención de las empresas públicas y privadas que buscan colocar sus capitales en inversiones socialmente comprometidas y ambientalmente sostenibles. En este contexto, el objetivo principal de esta investigación busca comparar la rentabilidad de los instrumentos financieros denominados bonos ETFS frente a esquemas de financiación tradicionales o mayormente empleados, como el crédito bancario o la colocación de acciones y, para el caso de las inversiones de los Gobiernos, el uso de recursos fiscales. Se tomó como base de estudio a la planta desaladora de Los Cabos B.S.C, cuya infraestructura se encuentra desarrollada y operativa, con alianza público-privada. Los resultados demostraron que los bonos ETFS son instrumentos viables para financiar este tipo de proyectos, ya que ofrecieron un costo de financiamiento inferior a otras fuentes de inversión analizadas de manera comparativa.
Desigualdad y crecimiento económico en Ecuador, ¿se cumple la hipótesis de Kuznets?
Authors: Villamar Gavilanes Ana María
Published: January 2024

La hipótesis de Kuznets sugiere que, un au- mento de la renta personal incrementa la desigualdad en el corto plazo, pero la disminuye en el largo plazo, conforme la fuerza laboral vaya migrando entre sectores económicos con diferentes niveles de productividad. Esta idea fue ampliamente aceptada por muchos años, con pocos estudios que la corroboraran. Sin embargo, conforme las técnicas estadísticas se perfilaban y se ampliaba el acceso a datos estadísticos de calidad, se fueron sumando evidencias a favor y en contra de la hipótesis, generándose un debate inacabado. El presente artículo profundiza en la hipótesis de Kuznets, planteándose como objetivo comprobar si ésta se cumple en Ecuador para el período comprendido entre 2003 y 2018. Para esto, se formuló un modelo de regresión polinomial, realizándose dos estimaciones con él. La primera estimación se la realizó usando las variables coeficiente de Gini y PIB per cápita expresado en logaritmo neperiano; y, la segunda, entre la participación en el ingreso y el PIB per cápita expresado en logaritmos.
Si bien es cierto, el modelo cumple con los supuestos establecidos por la hipótesis de Kuznets y presenta, en su generalidad, significancia estadística, pero una valoración individual de los parámetros permite concluir que la hipótesis de Kuznets no se cumple para Ecuador.
La pedagogía de las emociones. Una propuesta para el regreso a clases presenciales de los niños y niñas de educación básica.
Authors: Robles Sánchez Martina Milagros
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo tiene como finalidad sensibilizar a los docentes sobre la importancia del conocimiento teórico de las emociones y de la pedagogía para trabajarla en el aula, con la intención de acompañarlos en el regreso a clases presenciales después de la pandemia originada por la COVID-19. Con ello, se espera favorecer ambientes deaprendizaje, que permitan construir escenarios de convivencia armoniosa en las aulas. La investigación se realizó bajo una metodología cualitativa. A partir del análisis de los documentos normativos y oficiales, y de los materiales de trabajo emitidos por la Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) que enmarcan la importancia de implementar una pedagogíade las emociones, se identificaron y describieron las categorías de análisis. Sobre esta base, se diseñó una propuesta de intervención, como una guía práctica con técnicas didácticas para que los docentes hagan uso de ellas en la contención y liberación de las emociones de los alumnos al regreso a las aulas en el ciclo escolar 2021-2022. Después de la revisión,análisis e interpretación de la información de la investigación, concluimos que el desarrollo de habilidades socioemocionales en las aulas, es de suma importancia para un mejor aprovechamiento escolar.
El aprendizaje activo de la Física durante la práctica del Péndulo Simple mediante Simulación
Authors: Calle Chumo Rafael Norberto , Calle Chumo Diego Alejandro
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo tiene como finalidad el análisis sobre el rendimiento de dos metodologías para mejorar la didáctica de la Física, a través de una comparación entre la enseñanza Tradicional y la Activa durante la práctica del Péndulo Simple en estudiantes de nivel medio superior. Se utilizó una metodología de investigación de nivel exploratorio con enfoque cuantitativo. El estudio presentó pautas e instrucciones para mejorar la enseñanza del Péndulo Simple asistido por el ciclo PODS: Predicción, Observación, Discusión y Síntesis. Para ello, se determinó la ganancia normalizada de Hake frente a los dos escenarios de instrucción: tradicional (grupos de control) frente a lo no tradicional (grupos experimentales). Como resultado, se comparó ambas metodologías y se presentó dos indicadores de rechazo: probabilidad inferior a 0,05 y un factor F mayor que el crítico de F. Seguidamente, un análisis post-hoc sustentado por la prueba de Tukey verificó los grupos con mayores diferencias entre las medias de calificaciones. Al finalizar, se comprobó que la metodología activa del ciclo PODS generó mayor ganancia de aprendizaje para los grupos experimentales ya que sus anchos de distribución fueron menores a los reportados con la enseñanza tradicional.
Enseñanza y aprendizaje de la Química durante actividades de divulgación de la ciencia en la comunidad
Authors: Rodríguez Sui Qui Judith
Published: January 2024

La Semana Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología fue el evento principal que se convirtió en el espacio de la presente investigación, en ella se impulsó el hecho de que estudiantes de Nivel Medio Superior con bajo rendimiento académico en las materias de Química I y II, de la ciudad de La Paz, Baja California Sur, México, se motivaran en adquirir su propio aprendizaje en el área de la Química. Este proceso dio paso al traslado de esos conocimientos teóricos al ser reproducidos en experimentos de laboratorio, sencillos y llamativos para niños de nivel preescolar de la comunidad que participaron en este programa de divulgación de las ciencias. Se utilizó el modelo experimental con paradigma cuantitativo, el mismo que mediante el análisis de los instrumentos de medición de las variables indicó en ambos grupos la efectividad que tuvieron las actividades realizadas para la adquisición de aprendizajes significativos en las Ciencias Químicas; así como la importancia de interactuar con los pasos del método científico manipulando reactivos, materiales y equipo de laboratorio. Se comprobaron los aprendizajes significativos en la materia de Química II en los alumnos adolescentes y la adquisición de nuevos conocimientos en ciencia en niños de temprana edad escolar que estuvieron involucrados en las actividades de laboratorio.
Percepción del control y detección del fraude en las compañías del cantón Sucre - Manabí, periodo 2020
Authors: Gautherot Hernández Emilia Melani , Pazmiño Chica Vicente Eduardo , Nevárez Barberán José Víctor Hugo
Published: January 2024

En un mundo globalizado, se hace necesario revisar constantemente lo que sucede dentro de las organizaciones, con la finalidad de obtener información fidedigna de las actividades que realiza. Con el pasar de los años, la auditoría forense se ha convertido en uno de los pilares más importantes para poder detectar el fraude en las compañías, con el objetivo de minimizarlo/erradicarlo y de esa manera alcanzar un control interno adecuado. Por ello, la presente investigación se realizó en las compañías del cantón Sucre de la provincia de Manabí. La metodología utilizada es de carácter descriptiva-deductiva y consiste en el análisis documental y la encuesta realizada a noventa y tres profesionales en el área. El objetivo principal de la investigación es determinar las causas principales del cometimiento de fraudes dentro de las organizaciones con el propósito de disuadirlos y con el paso del tiempo erradicarlos. Finalmente, se pudo observar que, la ausencia de ética personal/profesional es la que incide en el cometimiento de fraudes, así como que, la auditoría interna es la que permite detectar los delitos económicos suscitados en las empresas. De manera que, la auditoría financiera y forense son herramientas de detección y prevención de fraudes dentro y fuera de las organizaciones.
Marketing, teletrabajo femenino y e-commerce en Ecuador durante el COVID-19
Authors: Vilema Escudero Segundo , Samaniego López Jaime Moisés , Roman Bermeo Cynthia Lizbeth
Published: January 2024

La presente investigación muestra la necesidad de comprender cómo las prácticas laborales y estrategias de marketing se adaptaron en un contexto de crisis global y cuál fue su efecto en el comercio electrónico. El objetivo principal es evaluar la relación entre la participación laboral femenina en el teletrabajo y su influencia en el e-commerce, considerando el marketing transformacional como un factor moderador. Adicionalmente, se examina el impacto de variables como las características sectoriales y la ubicación geográfica. La metodología empleada incluye el análisis de datos de la Encuesta Estructural Empresarial (ENESEM) de 2021, abarcando 1379 empresas ecuatorianas. Se utilizan modelos de regresión lineal para examinar las relaciones entre las variables mencionadas. Los resultados principales indican una correlación significativa entre el teletrabajo femenino y el incremento en la eficacia del e-commerce, con el marketing transformacional actuando como un moderador en esta relación. Además, se observan variaciones en el impacto según el sector y la ubicación geográfica. El estudio destaca la importancia de integrar políticas de teletrabajo inclusivas y estrategias de marketing transformacional en el contexto empresarial. Subraya la necesidad de enfoques personalizados en la gestión del e-commerce, adaptándose a las características específicas de cada sector y región. Estos hallazgos tienen implicaciones significativas para la formulación de políticas y estrategias empresariales en la era post-pandémica.
Synergizing language learning: SmallTalk AI In industry 4.0 and Education 4.0
Authors: Zhang Chunxiao , Liu Zhiyan , B.R. Aravind , A Hariharasudan
Published: January 2024

Background

As Industry 4.0 debuted roughly a decade ago, it is now necessary to examine how it affects various aspects of the discipline. It is the responsibility of the education sector to guarantee that the next generation is equipped mentally, physically, and cognitively to face unforeseen challenges. Numerous educational institutions are outfitted with Industry 4.0 technology-based learning. Industry 4.0 fosters advancements in learning methodologies, especially for language enhancements. Learners may gain knowledge at their base, providing them an opportunity for independent study. The majority of subjects have been acquired through Industry 4.0. This research chapter explores the intersection of Industry 4.0 and education, specifically focusing on the SmallTalk AI tool. It investigates how technological and digital innovations within the context of Industry 4.0 can serve as powerful tools to enhance language learning outcomes.

Methods

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of statistical data and empirical evidence to support the positive impact of Industry 4.0 technology of SmallTalk on language acquisition particularly speaking. The study also determines the relationship among participants’ usage through the technology acceptance model (TAM). Furthermore, it examines the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating these innovations into language learning pedagogies, offering insights for educators and policymakers to harness the potential of Industry 4.0 in fostering language proficiency. The research employs quantitative analysis. The data obtained from educational institutions has been analyzed using the SPSS and AMOS software.

Results

The results indicate that Industry 4.0 has had an important effect on English language acquisition. This self-supported adaptable system of education facilitates effective student learning. This study also suggests that future research into the utility of Industry 4.0 be conducted elsewhere internationally.
Mining human periodic behaviors via tensor factorization and entropy
Authors: Yi Feng , Su Lei , He Huaiwen , Xiao Tao
Published: January 2024

Understanding human periodic behaviors is crucial in many applications. Existing research has shown the existence of periodicity in human behaviors, but has achieved limited success in leveraging location periodicity and obtaining satisfactory accuracy for oscillations in human periodic behaviors. In this article, we propose the Mobility Intention and Relative Entropy (MIRE) model to address these challenges. We employ tensor decomposition to extract mobility intentions from spatiotemporal datasets, thereby revealing hidden structures in users’ historical records. Subsequently, we utilize subsequences associated with the same mobility intention to mine human periodic behaviors. Furthermore, we introduce a novel periodicity detection algorithm based on relative entropy. Our experimental results, conducted on real-world datasets, demonstrate the effectiveness of the MIRE model in accurately uncovering human periodic behaviors. Comparative analysis further reveals that the MIRE model significantly outperforms baseline periodicity detection algorithms.
Using molecular characteristics to distinguish multiple primary lung cancers and intrapulmonary metastases
Authors: Li Zhenhua , Lv Huilai , Zhang Fan , Zhu Ziming , Guo Qiang , Wang Mingbo , Huang Chao , Guo Lijie , Meng Fanfei , Tian Ziqiang
Published: January 2024

Objectives

Multiple lung cancers may present as multiple primary lung cancers (MPLC) or intrapulmonary metastasis (IPM) with variations in clinical stage, treatment, and prognosis. However, the existing differentiation criteria based on histology do not fully meet the clinical needs. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) may play an important role in assisting the identification of different pathologies. Here, we extended the relevant data by combining histology and NGS to develop detailed identification criteria for MPLC and IPM.

Materials and Methods

Patients with lung cancer (each patient had ≥2 tumors) were enrolled in the training (n = 22) and validation (n = 13) cohorts. Genomic profiles obtained from 450-gene-targeted NGS were analyzed, and the new criteria were developed based on our findings and pre-existing Martini & Melamed criteria and molecular benchmarks.

Results

The analysis of the training cohort indicated that patients identified with MPLC had no (or <2) trunk or shared mutations. However, 98.02% of mutations were branch mutations, and 69.23% of MPLC had no common mutations. In contrast, a higher percentage of trunk (33.08%) or shared (9.02%) mutations were identified in IPM, suggesting significant differences among mutated components. Subsequently, eight MPLC and five IPM cases were identified in the validation cohort, aligning with the independent imaging and pathologic distinction. Overall, the percentage of trunk and shared mutations was higher in patients with IPM than in patients with MPLC. Based on these results and the establishment of new determination criteria for MPLC and IPM, we emphasize that the type and number of shared variants based on histologic consistency assist in identification.

Conclusion

Determining genetic alterations may be an effective method for differentiating MPLC and IPM, and NGS can be used as a valuable assisting tool.
New materials of plesiacerathere (Perissodactyla, Rhinocerotidae) from the late Early Miocene of Northern China
Authors: Sun Danhui , Deng Tao , Wang Shiqi
Published: January 2024

As a member of Aceratheriinae, the genus Plesiaceratherium in Europe is widely distributed and highly diverse. However, only one species of Plesiaceratherium (i.e., P. gracile) exists in China with a discontinuous distribution range. Recently, we have discovered new materials of Plesiaceratherium in the lower layers of the Zhang’enbao Formation exposed in Miaoerling in Tongxin County, China. The new materials are well-preserved and can be separated from other Plesiaceratherium species by the following combination of features: the long and generally flat skull, with closed frontoparietal crests; the deep nasal notch at the level of P4; the high supraorbital margin, with its anterior margin at the level of the M1/M2 boundary; the medium-sized upper I1, with an oval abraded surface; the semi-molarized upper premolars with the protocone and hypocone joined by a lingual bridge; the strong constrictions of protocone on the upper molars; the absent buccal cingulum on upper cheek teeth; the cheek teeth are covered by cement on the buccal walls; the convex base of mandibular corpus; the inclined backward ramus; and the mandibular foramen above the teeth neck. Based on the combination of characteristics and phylogenetic analysis, we herein establish the new species as Plesiaceratherium tongxinense sp. nov. living in the late Early Miocene. Phylogenetic analysis reveals that P. tongxinense is in the basal position of the genus Plesiaceratherium, providing more detailed morphological characteristics of the plesiaceratheres.
Azoramide ameliorates cadmium-induced cytotoxicity by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress and suppressing oxidative stress
Authors: Zhang Lingmin , Zhang Jianguo , Zhou Yingying , Xia Qingqing , Xie Jing , Zhu Bihong , Wang Yang , Yang Zaixing , Li Jie
Published: January 2024

Background

Cadmium (Cd) is hazardous to human health because of its cytotoxicity and long biological half-life. Azoramide is a small molecular agent that targets the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and moderates the unfolded protein response. However, its role in Cd-induced cytotoxicity remains unclear. This study was performed to investigate the protective effect of azoramide against Cd-induced cytotoxicity and elucidate its underlying mechanisms.

Methods

Inductively coupled plasma‒mass spectrometry was used to measure Cd concentrations in each tissue of ICR male mice. The human proximal tubule epithelial cell line HK-2 and the human retinal pigment epithelial cell line ARPE-19 were used in the in vitro study. Cell apoptosis was determined by DAPI staining, JC-1 staining, and annexin V/propidium iodide double staining. Intracellular oxidative stress was detected by MitoSOX red staining, western blot, and quantitative real-time PCR. Moreover, ER stress signaling, MAPK cascades, and autophagy signaling were analyzed by western blot.

Results

The present data showed that Cd accumulated in various organs of ICR mice, and the concentrations of Cd in the studied organs, from high to low, were as follows: liver > kidney > testis > lung > spleen > eye. Our study demonstrated that azoramide inhibited ER stress by promoting BiP expression and suppressing the PERK-eIF2α-CHOP pathway. Additionally, we also found that azoramide significantly decreased ER stress-associated radical oxidative species production, attenuated p38 MAPK and JNK signaling, and inhibited autophagy, thus suppressing apoptosis in HK-2 and ARPE-19 cells.

Conclusion

Our study investigated the effect of azoramide on Cd-induced cytotoxicity and revealed that azoramide may be a therapeutic drug for Cd poisoning.
Skill Development Programs Concerning Backyard Poultry Farming in Arid Regions of Rajasthan, India
Authors: Kumar Upendra , Lal Shankar , Madan Lal  , Vinod Kumar Vinod Kumar
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of skill development training programs on the promotion of backyard poultry farming practices in the arid regions of Rajasthan. Data were collected from 120 respondents through a meticulously designed interview schedule and questionnaire. The findings revealed a significant positive impact on various aspects of poultry farming. Notably, 99% of respondents demonstrated an uptake in the timely treatment of sick birds, while 98% adopted practices such as feed formulation at the household level, culling and selection, use of antibiotics, rearing of quality birds, and consulting veterinary doctors. Additionally, 97% of respondents incorporated feed supplements into their practices, and a similar percentage (97%) ensured appropriate feed provision based on the age of the birds. These results underscore the effectiveness of skill development training programs in enhancing the adoption of best practices in backyard poultry farming within the challenging arid environment of Rajasthan. The analysis of the collected data further revealed a consistent adoption index across various aspects of backyard poultry farming practices. Specifically, a noteworthy adoption rate of 92% was observed for the segregation of diseased birds, record-keeping, and de-beaking. However, a slightly lower adoption rate of 88% was noted for feed supplement usage.

The data indicated that the maximum gain in adoption was observed in the practice of consulting veterinary doctors, with an impressive rate of 85%. Following closely were the practices of segregating diseased birds (84%), feed formulation at the household level, and rearing of quality birds (82%). Additionally, high adoption rates were observed for record-keeping (81%) and feed supplement use (79%). Post-mortem examinations conducted by veterinary doctors on deceased birds also showed a substantial adoption rate of 77%. It is noteworthy that while the majority of practices demonstrated significant gains, culling exhibited a comparatively lower adoption rate of 53%. This suggests that there may be factors influencing the reluctance or challenges associated with the implementation of culling practices among the respondents.

Overall, the findings underscore the positive impact of the training programs on the farmers' knowledge enhancement and their familiarity with advanced poultry farming technologies. The consistent adoption across multiple practices highlights the effectiveness of the training in empowering farmers to incorporate improved techniques into their backyard poultry farming endeavors.
Reflections on Implementing Reasoning Ability in Junior High School Mathematics Classroom Teaching
Authors: Xin Junchen , Yang Zezhong
Published: January 2024

Reasoning ability is a hot topic in the field of education at home and abroad. Based on the meaning and training requirements of reasoning ability in the Mathematics Curriculum Standards for Compulsory Education (2022 Edition), this paper studies the current teaching status of classroom reasoning ability in junior high schools, and draws the following conclusions: 1. Teachers carry out teaching activities closely around the requirements of curriculum standards and textbook content; 2. Some teachers, especially veteran teachers have the thinking inertia of teaching; 3. Most students can only focus on what they are currently learning; 4. Students are inert in learning. Therefore, this paper gives the following four teaching suggestions: 1. Teachers engage in group lesson planning; 2. Teachers include a section in the exercise class where students explain the exercises; 3. The teacher expands the content of the textbook appropriately when teaching, and shows students the theorem-proving process; 4. Teachers conduct unit thematic teaching activities. The above four suggestions will help teachers to cultivate students' reasoning ability.
A Review on the Role of Neuroplasticity in Neurodegenerative Disorders and Its Possible Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Authors: Aslam Rana Muhammad Nabeel , Noor-ul-Ain  , Ali Husnain , Muzammil Ayesha , Iqbal Anam
Published: January 2024

Neuroplasticity is the capability of brain cells to interchange as well as modify for the ultimate cause of higher proficiency to acclimatize to the new situations. Neuroplasticity also plays a very pivotal role in the development and then further progressing of neurodegenerative disorders. The severe adjustments in neural plasticity caused by high pressure, anxiety and other terrible stimuli like stress play a considerable role in the onset and cause of depression. This comprehensive review explores the pivotal role of neuroplasticity in neurodegenerative disorders, shedding light on the dynamic adaptive processes of the nervous system in response to pathological conditions. The paper synthesizes current research findings to elucidate the intricate interplay between neuroplasticity and the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. Furthermore, it delves into potential pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions aimed at modulating neuroplasticity to ameliorate or mitigate the impact of these disorders. By examining diverse strategies, from pharmaceutical interventions to lifestyle modifications, this review contributes to a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration and offers insights into promising avenues for therapeutic development.