bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Catalytic Influence of Government Support on Job Satisfaction of Physicians
Authors: Aslam Aribah , Qamar Ayesha , Ghouse Ghulam , Adeel Mohammad
Published: January 2024

Purpose - This study aims to provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by medical doctors/physicians in Pakistan, particularly concerning socio-economic crises such as high inflation and unemployment, lengthy and continuous working conditions, and limited job opportunities. Recognizing the importance of addressing these issues is imperative for maintaining a resilient healthcare system in the country.
Study Design/Methodology/Approach-Based on Public choice theory and principal-agent theory, we aim to achieve our objectives by employing ordered logit and ordered probit modeling techniques on data collected through surveys conducted from 2020 to 2023. Our focus was on investigating the causal relationship of government support on enhancing the satisfaction levels of physicians. We carefully selected a pool of participants to ensure the relevance and representativeness of the findings. The sample size was determined through a systematic approach, employing both random and stratified sampling techniques, and cleaned data on 98 out of 148 participants were retained for analysis. In terms of selection criteria, participants were chosen based on specific qualifications deemed pertinent to the research objectives. Data collection methods, such as online interviews and questionnaires, were employed with careful consideration of their appropriateness for the research context.
Findings - The main finding of our study indicates a significant role of government support in improving the satisfaction of physicians in Pakistan. Research Implications: Our research implies that the government can be a catalyst for positive change in the medical sector by addressing the identified systemic issues for doctors. Policies focusing on fair compensation and anti-corruption measures can substantially contribute to the overall satisfaction and retention of physicians in Pakistan.
Research Limitations- The limitations of this study are generalizability due to sample selection; Online methods may introduce response bias and causation inference limitations in government support impact.
Originality/Novelty-Unlike previous research works, our research distinctly focuses on the interplay of financial pressures, suboptimal working conditions, and limited job opportunities within the unique context of the Pakistani healthcare system in the current scenario. One notable aspect of novelty lies in our exploration of the potentially transformative impact of government support on physician satisfaction.
Positive and Negative Affectivity a Personality type as a Moderator in Perceived Organization Politics, Perceived Organization Support, and Employee Voice Relationship
Authors: Fatima Bashir
Published: January 2024

This study examined the effects of Perceived organizational politics and perceived organization support on employees’ voice behaviors. PA/NA personality type was hypothesized as an important moderator in the POP-voice and POS-voice relationship. Field data were collected from 447 employees working in the Telecom sector of Pakistan. Findings of the study depict that Perceived politics was negatively related and perceived organization support was positively related to employee voice behaviors. The results of the moderated regression analysis found support for the moderating effects of PA/NA personality between perceived politics, perceived organization support, and employee voice. The findings of the study corroborate that supportive environments promote whereas perceived political environments hamper employee's voice behaviors and these direct relationships are strengthened by PA/NA personality traits.
Drivers of Strategic Alliances: The Influence of Technological Diversification and Operational Efficiency
Authors: Houda Chakir Lamrani  , Kamran Khan
Published: January 2024

For many decades, pharmaceutical firms have been forming strategic alliances to increase their R&D productivity and expand their geographical footprint. Recently, the alliances are driven by the increase of technological diversity and efficiency of firms. This paper analyses empirically the influence of internal factors on strategic partnership. We test our hypotheses using a longitudinal study of 186 strategic alliances in the biopharmaceutical industry in three major industrialized regions (U.S, Europe, and Asia) during the period from 2003 to 2013. The research findings reported that the last operational efficiency has a positive effect on the number of strategic alliances in the biopharmaceutical industry. However, technological diversity emerged as a negative driver of biopharmaceutical firms engaging in strategic alliances.
A Test of Job Demands and Resources Theory for Leaders and Subordinates Change-Related Behaviors: A Perspective from Emerging Economy
Authors: Chughtai Muhammad Salman , Khalid Yasra , Mushtaque Iqra , Yusrini Lenny , Akhtar Nasreen
Published: January 2024

Purpose - The present study investigates the intervening mechanism of change self-efficacy between the change-oriented leadership and change-oriented organizational citizenship behaviors relationship. This study also examines the moderating role of proactive personality between change-oriented leadership and change self-efficacy relationship and the moderating role of felt obligation between the relationship of change self-efficacy and change-oriented organizational citizenship behaviors.

Design/methodology/approach - The proposed model was tested using simple random sampling with a time-lagged technique; 394 subordinates and 149 immediate supervisors/managers who were full-time employees of manufacturing sector organizations freely joined the survey process. Through different statistical methods, proposed hypotheses (direct, mediation, and moderation) were analyzed using SPSS v.25, PROCESS-macro, and Smart-PLS.

Findings - The present study reveals that change self-efficacy partially mediates the change-oriented leadership and change-oriented organizational citizenship behaviors relationship. Furthermore, a proactive personality moderates the relationship between change-oriented leadership and change self-efficacy, and felt obligation moderates the change self-efficacy and change-oriented organizational citizenship behaviors link.

Research Limitations/implications - For successful implementation of change strategies, this study highlights the significance of subordinates' extra-role activities, which can be attained using leadership's value in assisting them to build their self-confidence and engage in actions outside their job description. The present also enlightens the worth of personality for improving change self-efficacy and the psychological state, i.e., a sense of responsibility for positive change, which encourages them to show extra-role behaviors.

Originality/value of the results - The present study guides practitioners and policymakers to understand the role of leadership, personality attributes, and psychological states, i.e., self-efficacy and felt obligation for the success of organizational change strategies. Also, leadership enthusiasm during organizational change boosts subordinates' ability to handle challenging situations, which leads to extra-role activities. Subordinates can also successfully adopt and support organizational change strategic planning through motivation, encouragement, and higher self-confidence.
Inspirational and Intellectual Leadership Style in Pearl Continental (PC) Hotels of Pakistan and its Effect on Employees Job Satisfaction
Authors: Rahman Muhammad khalil , Shah Waqas Mujahid , Mudasir Ali
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this research is to find the effect of inspirational leadership style and intellectual leadership style on employee’s job satisfaction in pearl continental (PC) Hotels of Pakistan. A questionnaire consisting of 14 items based on a five-point Likert scale (from agreeing to strongly disagree) was used to measure leadership style and job satisfaction from a hotel perspective. Using convenience sampling, the researcher distributed 130 questionnaires, were distributed out of which 100 properly filled questionnaires were received forming a percentage of 76.92. The data were analyzed through SPSS statistical packaged software and Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were used. The result of the study shows that two types of leadership styles namely; intellectual leadership and inspirational leadership have direct positive and significant relationships with employee’s job satisfaction in the pearl continental Hotel of Pakistan.
Aktualisasi Gerakan Literasi Al-Qur’an pada Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 1 Bekasi : Peluang dan Tantangan
Authors: Ega Rahmat Pauzi  , Fathuloh  , Mahmud  , Mohamad Erihadiana
Published: January 2024

One of the global skills that needs to be developed in schools/madrasas is literacy. The ability to access, comprehend, and use information intelligently through a variety of activities, such as reading, viewing, listening, writing, and speaking, is known as literacy. The Madrasah Literacy Movement (GLM) is a broad initiative to transform madrasas into educational institutions whose members are lifelong readers. The Al-Quran literacy movement in madrasah, meanwhile, is anticipated to be an effort to improve Muslim students' literacy skills in reading and comprehending the Al-Quran. One of the competencies listed in the Islamic Religious Education (PAI) curriculum that students are expected to master is this one. In a broader sense, the Al-Qur'an Literacy Movement is a part of initiatives to develop students' character. This study's objective was to learn more about the possibilities and difficulties associated with implementing the Al-Qur'an Literacy Movement at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Bekasi in the Bekasi district. Descriptive techniques are used in this study's qualitative methodology. In terms of methods for gathering data, such as observation, interviews, and documentation. A madrasa head, the vice head of the curriculum section, five teachers, and five students made up the respondents in this study. The findings of this study relate to the possibilities and difficulties in bringing about the Al-Qur'an Literacy Movement.
Quizzz Application As A Learning Media Children Aged 5-6 Years at TK Islam Alazhar 1 Kebayoran Baru Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Nurbani Babay , Mariana Ana , Istiqlaliyah Hulailah
Published: January 2024

This research is based on the use of Quizizz learning media in online learning. This study aims to find out how to analyze Quizizz learning media in online learning for Al Azhar Islamic Kindergarten 1 students, especially in group B3 with a total of 17 people. Data collection techniques using observation and documentation techniques. The results of the study on analyzing the Quizizz learning media in online learning at Al Azhar Islamic Kindergarten 1 showed that using the Quizizz application could foster students' motivation and interest in learning. This is because learning activities become fun
Pengaruh Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Concept Mapping Terhadap Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika pada Siswa SMP
Authors: Seftian Nurmayan Eka , Fadilah Malik Rena , Soleah Setiana
Published: January 2024

Kemampuan pemahaman matematika merupakan langkah awal untuk menguasi matematika yang harus dimiliki oleh siswa. Salah satu alternatif pembelajaran yang dapat memperdalam kemampuan pemahaman matematika adalah model pembelajaran Concept Mapping. Model ini siswa ditekankan untuk interaksi antara siswa dengan siswa dan antara siswa dengan materi/objek belajar sehingga siswa lebih aktif dan kreatif pada kegiatan pembelajaran untuk mencari serta menemukan sendiri jawaban dari suatu masalah yang dipertanyakan. Tujuan dari Penelitian ini yaitu untuk: 1. mengetahui apakah kemampuan pemahaman siswa yang mendapatkan pembelajaran matematika dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Concept Mapping lebih baik dari pada siswa yang memperoleh pembelajaran konvensional; 2. mengetahui sikap terhadap pembelajaran matematika dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Concept Mapping. Metode ekperiemen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Populasi penelitian merupakan siswa SMP PGRI Tanjungsari Bogor. Siswa kelas VII sebanyak dua kelas yang dipilih secara acak merupakan sampel pada penelitian ini. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa tes kemampuan pemahaman matematik dan skala sikap. Berdasarkan analisis data survei, diambil kesimpulan sebagai berikut: 1. kemampuan pemahaman matematika pada siswa yang mendapatkan pembelajaran Concept Mapping lebih baik daripada siswa yang memperoleh model pembelajaran konvensional; 2. sikap siswa positif terhadap pembelajaran matematika dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Concept Mapping.
Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter Berbasis Teknologi Informasi di SDIT Bina Insan Qur’ani Garut
Authors: Ega Rahmat Pauzi  , Aan Hasanah  , Bambang Samsul Arifin
Published: January 2024

This research is motivated by the rampant cases of decline and moral decadence among Indonesian students. Various factors are involved in encouraging and giving birth to behavioral and moral damage. Cases of youth violence, sexual misconduct, and bullying are indicators of moral decay that still occurs in schools and communities. Several cases caused prolonged trauma for the victims. Because of this, this research tries to reveal how SDIT Bina Insan Qur'ani educators use communication technology as a solution to student character problems. This paper aims to understand how information technology can help teachers in efforts to improve student character. This study uses a qualitative approach by collecting data by observation and document review. The author then analyzes the findings of the data to be presented as an alternative to new ideas. It is hoped that from this research new ideas will emerge that can be used as input for improving the nation's character. The use of information technology can become a new strategy for managers of national education so that character and moral problems can be corrected according to the spirit of the times.
Aprendizaje significativo en inglés universitario: desafíos, estrategias y perspectivas para innovar en la educación
Authors: Cevallos Veloz Angela Andrea , Macías Bailón Franklin Ignacio , Cárdenas Coello Jonathan Paul , Villamar Ponce José Luis
Published: January 2024

En el contexto de la enseñanza universitaria del inglés, el aprendizaje significativo, aborda de manera integral las dimensiones emocional, motivacional y cognitiva del proceso educativo, mejorando así la calidad del sistema educativo y los resultados académicos. A pesar de su reconocida relevancia, la implementación en este entorno educativo se enfrenta a desafíos específicos, como la diversidad de habilidades lingüísticas y las presiones académicas que limitan su aplicación plena. Con el objetivo de superar estos desafíos, esta investigación se propuso explorar y proponer estrategias efectivas en la enseñanza del inglés. Mediante una revisión exhaustiva y el diseño de una encuesta dirigida a profesores de inglés, se buscó obtener información cuantitativa sobre la efectividad del aprendizaje significativo. La adaptabilidad de las estrategias, la motivación de los estudiantes y la integración de la tecnología fueron aspectos destacados en la investigación. Los resultados, proporcionaron una comprensión más profunda del tema y valiosa información. Además, identificaron estrategias específicas que promueven la participación activa de los estudiantes, facilitan la aplicación práctica del conocimiento y propician la integración de la tecnología. Este enfoque, enriquece el entendimiento del tema y contribuye a la mejora continua de las prácticas pedagógicas, alineándose con las demandas contemporáneas de la educación universitaria.
Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of the essential oil and various extracts of Inula graveolens (L.) Desf.
Authors: Akpulat Huseyin Askin , Sahinler Saliha Seyma
Published: January 2024

In this study, chemical composition and in vitro antioxidant activity potential of the essential oil and various extracts of Inula graveolens (L.) Desf. were evaluated. While identifying the phytochemical composition of the essential oil and extract, GC-MS analyses were used. Chromatographic analysis of the essential oil resulted in identifying twenty compounds representing 99.5% of the total oil. Main constituents of the oil were determined as bornyl acetate (68.5%), borneol (7.7%), camphene (4.6%), epi-alpha-cadinol (4.0%) and eicosane (3.2%), respectively. Antioxidant activity was determined using four complementary test systems named beta-carotene/linoleic acid, DPPH free radical scavenging, reducing power, and chelating effect. A strong correlation between the antioxidant activity and phenolic acid contents of the samples was determined. The methanol extract was the most active one in all tested systems. The weakest activity was exhibited by chloroform extract. While methanol extract showed 88.34%, 91.38, and 63.43 activities in beta-carotene bleaching, DPPH radical scavenging, and chelating effect tests, respectively, the absorbance value in reducing power assay was measured as 0.273 nm.
Effects of systemic hydroxytyrosol application in experimental periodontitis of rats
Authors: Sengun Mehmet Cihan , Gunpinar Sadiye
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to determine the effects of systemically administered hydroxytyrosol (HT) on alveolar bone resorption and oxidative stress parameters in experimental periodontitis (EP). Thirty-two rats were divided randomly into four groups; 1) periodontally healthy + serum physiologic (PH-SP), 2) PH + hydroxytyrosol (PH-HT), 3) experimental periodontitis + SP (EP-SP), and 4) EP-HT. Following induction of EP, 10 mg/kg of systemic HT (test)/SP (control) was administered and continued for 14 days. The animals were euthanized on the 15th day, and the jaws were removed for histopathologic, histomorphometric, and immunohistochemical analyses. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to analyze serum and gingival tissue malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) levels. The receptor activator of NF-kB ligand (RANKL), osteoprotegerin (OPG) levels, and RANKL/OPG ratio were analyzed via immunolabeling. Serum and tissue MDA, SOD, and GSH-Px levels did not differ between the groups. The immunohistochemical evaluation showed that RANKL levels and RANKL/OPG ratio in HT applied groups were significantly lower than SP applied groups. Within the limits of this study, daily administration of hydroxytyrosol at a dose of 10 mg/kg for 14 days could prevent alveolar bone destruction in experimental periodontitis. Besides, the antioxidant effect of HT could not be revealed.
Traditional medicinal plants used in the treatment of diabetes: Ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological studies and mechanisms of action
Authors: Belmouhoub Messaoud , Tacherfiout Mustapha , Boukhalfa Farid , Khodja Yazid Khaled , Bachir-Bey Mostapha
Published: January 2024

The use of medicinal plants for the prevention and treatment of several diseases, particularly diabetes, remains the remedy and the sustainable source for many diseases. This survey was conducted out in Bejaia province in the center of Algeria to invent the main plants used in folk medicine to treat diabetes mellitus, their availability in this region, and the mode of their use. This study was carried out in 2019 in several municipalities of the study area. Ethnobotanical information was obtained using a questionnaire through direct interviews with 323 people with diabetes. Among people with diabetes interviewed, 82% present type 2 diabetes, from which more than 60% of them use medicinal plants against 36.84% only in type 1 diabetics. Diabetes affected age groups differently; the age range most affected was 61-80 years (43.96%). A total of 43 plant species belonging to 25 families were identified and listed in this study. The most frequent species used by patients are Artemisia herba-alba (34.42%), Olea europaea (13.66%), and Ajuga iva (11.47%). The part of the plant used depends on the plant; the aerial part was the more used (40.9%), followed by leaves (25%) and fruits (13.63%). The other parts, such as seed, root, flower, bark, bulb, epicarp, and rhizome, were used with low frequencies. It was also interesting to indicate that decoction and infusion were the systematic preparation methods compared to others (maceration, cooking with food, and fresh). The present study clearly showed that phytotherapy is widely adopted by center Algerian society, and there is a huge diversity of medicinal plants used for the complementary treatment of diabetes. Moreover, this investigation provides researchers with important information that can be exploited to develop anti-diabetic remedies.
Legal aspects of energy price regulation for household cu-stomers and other specific entities
Authors: Paździorko Katarzyna
Published: January 2024

In this article, the author will present issues directly related to the specific rules for the protection and supply of electricity to different groups of customers such as household customers, small and medium-sized enterprises, public institutions. By analysing legal provisions of the energy law and related laws relating to the values and objectives of the energy law, the author will determine the current legal state of affairs and, on this basis, she will try to create de lege lata and de lege ferenda conclusions. The Polish and European Union legislators are attempting to introduce normative mechanisms to the social problem of high energy prices. The range of entities encompassed by the new, protective legal instruments is broad, because it is not limited to citizens, but also includes groups of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as various public institutions. The aforementioned entities are encompassed by the universal service namely the right to be supplied with electricity of a specified quality within their territory at competitive, easily and clearly comparable, transparent and non-discriminatory prices. In this publication, the author will try to answer the question - whether the enacted solutions are adequate and sufficient to protect the customer who is a household customer or other specific customers?
¿Pueden ser reguladas las criptomonedas? Caso Bitcoin y Libra
Authors: Espinoza Herrera Xavier Iván , Navarrete Mendieta Ginger , Wong Chiriboga Ericka
Published: January 2024

El siguiente artículo tiene como objetivo revisar el estado del arte de la tendencia que siguen las criptomonedas a nivel global. Este ensayo de carácter argumentativo trata de analizar cómo las monedas virtuales han tomado impulso en los últimos años, siendo utilizadas principalmente como instrumentos de inversión o medios de pago en línea. A finales de la década del 2000, un código fuente informático, propone una forma de pagos online peer to peer sin pasar por el control de una institución financiera. Una operación criptográfica lograría que las transacciones sean computacionalmente imposibles de revertir, protegiendo de fraudes a los participantes y sin necesidad de un tercero que genere confianza. Esto sería el preámbulo para el nacimiento del bitcoin en el año 2009, moneda virtual totalmente descentralizada y sin el control de un ente emisor. Las criptomonedas se podrán convertir en un competidor desleal que puedan perjudicar a las monedas nacionales de los Estados, o serán un medio de pago que irá creciendo en conjunto con la transformación digital e innovación de los negocios y que necesariamente tendrán que ser reguladas por los Gobiernos. Se concluye que las monedas virtuales deberán ser sujetas a un control estatal que permita garantizar la transparencia de sus operaciones, eliminado riesgos como el lavado de activos, fraude o evasión tributaria.
Notas sobre fauna urbana: características del hábitat y potenciales predadores de Iguana iguana (Squamata: Iguanidae)
Authors: Bastidas Astudillo Joel Amado , Arias Jiménez Pamela Elizabeth , Narváez García Andrea Elizabeth
Published: January 2024

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue detectar el hábitat mayormente utilizado por la iguana verde, considerando el efecto de animales callejeros y de la degradación del paisaje, mediante una evaluación rápida en las riberas del Río Milagro del cantón Milagro, en Guayas, Ecuador. Se realizaron muestreos en cinco tramos de las riberas, para poder cuantificar las iguanas, perros y gatos callejeros. Adicionalmente, se cuantificó la disponibilidad de vegetación y se estimó la contaminación observada en varias zonas del Río Milagro. Las observaciones realizadas demuestran que las poblaciones de perros y gatos callejeros no influencian la ocurrencia de iguanas verdes; sin embargo, un numero representativo de iguanas de la localidad tienden a aglomerarse en zonas con menor contaminación y mayor vegetación disponible, áreas que coinciden con los tramos del rio más distantes del centro de la ciudad.
Valuación de empresas del Índice de Precios y Cotizaciones Sustentable de México, antes y durante el COVID-19
Authors: Avendaño Cruz Sandra , Peña Ortiz Deysi Carmina
Published: January 2024

La presente investigación se realizó con el objetivo de validar a través de los indicadores Q de Tobin y Z score de Altman, si el COVID-19, impactó negativamente los resultados financieros de las empresas que forman el Índice de Precios y Cotizaciones Sustentable de la Bolsa Mexicana de Valores. El presente estudio es no experimental de tipo transversal ya que se analizaron los estados financieros y cotizaciones del 4º trimestre del año 2019 y el 1er trimestre del 2020 de las empresas del sector de productos de consumo frecuente y el sector industrial, con la finalidad de validar si tuvieron un incremento, una estabilidad o decremento del valor de dichas empresas, y con ello predecir su posible quiebra. Los resultados obtenidos mostraron que efectivamente se tuvo un impacto negativo en los valores de dichos indicadores, en donde la mayoría disminuyó sus indicadores financieros, lo cual resulta de interés para los gerentes que están a cargo de empresas pertenecientes a ese sector y de proporcionar a los inversionistas que miran hacia el futuro, indicadores que ayuden en la toma de decisiones al momento de invertir en empresas sustentables.
Efecto del impuesto predial en el presupuesto institucional de la Municipalidad del Centro Poblado de Salcedo, Puno – Perú, 2020
Authors: Mamani Julio Cesar , Roque Guizada Cesar Elías , Marca Maquera Hugo Ruben
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue determinar el nivel de influencia del impuesto predial en el presupuesto institucional de la Municipalidad del Centro Poblado de Salcedo, para lo cual se aplicó la metodología de tipo descriptivo, explicativo y correlacional; consi- derando el uso del modelo econométrico de mínimos cuadrados ordinarios y logit multi- nomial. Se determinó que la recaudación del impuesto predial influyo de manera direc-ta en el presupuesto institucional, además, la influencia fue directa (Positiva) del mejo- ramiento de los servicios municipales en el nivel de pagos del impuesto predial por parte del ciudadano y el mejoramiento de los servicios municipales influyó directamente en la satisfacción del ciudadano.
La responsabilidad social empresarial y su papel estratégico en la competitividad de las empresas exportadoras internacionales
Authors: Parrales Zumba Carmita Geoconda , Trelles Vera Guiselle María , González Illescas Mayiya Lisbeth
Published: January 2024

En la actualidad, al dinamismo de los mercados internacionales se suma la cre- ciente preocupación de los gobiernos y los consumidores por la responsabilidad am- biental y la reducción de problemáticas so- ciales. Esta situación ha provocado una ma- yor concienciación por el respeto, cuidado y protección de estos aspectos, por lo que las empresas exportadoras internacionales están presionadas a responder y adoptar acciones responsables para una mejor ges- tión sostenible, mientras defienden su par- ticipación en el mercado. La adopción de prácticas en el ámbito de la Responsabili- dad Social Empresarial (RSE), se identifica como una respuesta para demostrar el com- promiso con la sociedad en la que ejercen sus actividades económicas. Este artículo tiene por objetivo analizar las estrategias de RSE que han implementado las empresas exportadoras internacionales para mantenerse competitivas en los escenarios cambiantes del comercio internacional. Mediante un enfoque cualitativo, de carácter descriptivo, se analizan 16 trabajos de investigación de varios autores, sobre la aplicación de RSE en empresas de países, pertenecientes a diferentes sectores económicos. Entre los principales resultados se destaca que las empresas que se han enfocado en la dimensión ambiental y social de la RSE han priorizado las relaciones con los grupos de interés asumiendo un mayor compromiso y responsabilidad sobre sus actuaciones. Final- mente, un comportamiento más responsable de las empresas ha influenciado positivamente en la reputación y el valor de las marcas, reflejando un mejor desempeño económico en coherencia con los objetivos corporativos
Involucramiento familiar para el desarrollo, aprendizaje y bienestar de los niños de 4 a 6 años
Authors: García Calderón Marjorie , Tigrero Vaca Jorge William , Calderón Rodríguez Dennis Dayan
Published: January 2024

Desde que los niños inician su etapa escolar, es importante que los padres sean parte de las diferentes actividades escolares. Las familias que acompañan a sus hijos en la escuela, logran crear experiencias significativas para su desarrollo, aprendizaje y bienestar. Esta propuesta tuvo como base fortalecer las capacidades parentales de las familias, las mismas que pertenecen a la Unidad Educativa Fiscal “Víctor Emilio Estrada”. De acuerdo a los resultados, se implementó un manual con actividades; lo que se buscaba era motivar a los representantes a construir un ambiente agradable para sus hijos los cuales se vinculen con el desarrollo cognitivo. El estudio que sirvió de base para el programa es de carácter descriptivo por encontrarse en un lugar determinado del Km 26 Vía Daule, correspondió a una investigación acción con enfoque cuantitativo. Para conocer las características de las familias, se aplicó la Encuesta de Indicadores Múltiples por Conglomerados a las 27 familias del centro. Este trabajo mostró que la interacción sostenida entre las familias y la educadora en contextos vulnerables, fortalecen el aprendizaje cooperativo, los representantes se involucran voluntariamente, expresan sus ideas o necesidades de manera empática y lo más importante, el acompañamiento ofrecido les fortaleció sus actitudes tanto parentales como emocionales, siendo esta investigación un aporte transcendental para el grupo de estudio, ya que lograron comprender, reflexionar y compartir el desarrollo de sus hijos de una manera holística. Gracias a las actividades, los representantes tienen una nueva concepción de la escuela y este acompañamiento les servirá para dar apoyo a otros representantes.
Ecuador: análisis del reporte de competitividad global del periodo 2016-2019
Authors: Jiménez  Cabrera Jackson
Published: January 2024

A nivel mundial uno de los informes más reconocidos de competitividad de las naciones es el Reporte Global de Competitividad (RGC), y su principal indicador el Índice de Competitividad Global (GCI) desarrollado y publicado anualmente el Foro Económico Mundial (FEM, o WEF por sus siglas en inglés). Durante el período 2016 a 2019 el Ecuador ha presentado variados niveles de posicionamiento de su índice en el RGC ubicándolo con deficientes niveles dedesarrollo competitivo. El presente artículo plantea como objetivo analizar comparativamente los componentes y pilares de medición del GCI con la antigua y nueva metodología 4.0, así mismo se analizan los principales factores problemáticos que debilitan y restringen mejorar el desarrollo competitivo del Ecuador en el período referido. Para esto, se desarrolló una metodología teórica analítica, con literatura de fuentes secundarias a los diferentes informes publicados del período2016 a 2019 del WEF y otras instituciones latinoamericanas que colaboran con al cálculo del índice, y para el análisis de factores que debilitan el nivel de competitividad en el Ecuador se aplicó investigación de revisión documental, y sitios web a instituciones públicas y privadas. Entre los resultados se destaca que de tres componentes utilizados en la antigua metodología se extendió a cuatro con la metodología 4.0: Entorno propicio, Capital Humano, Mercado y Ecosistemas de Innovación, conservándose la cantidad de 12 pilares de medición competitiva. Finalmente, la corrupción, mala burocracia e ineficiencia estatal son las principales debilidades que restringen mejorar la competitividad en Ecuador y a nivel regional.
La comunicación institucional universitaria y los activos intangibles imagen y reputación corporativa
Authors: Alvarez Alvarez Alicia María
Published: January 2024

El presente ensayo tiene como objetivo analizar los ámbitos de la comunicación institucional universitaria en función de los activos intangibles: imagen y reputación corporativa. Se analiza la impor- tancia de la gestión de la comunicación institucional para el logro de un posicionamiento reputacional diferenciador en el contexto socioeconómico de la sociedad del conocimiento y de la industria 4.0. También, se hace referencia a los antecedentes sobre los estudios de imagen y reputación universitaria, así como de aquellas categorías y variables que intervienen en la formación de la imagen corporativa y que al mismo tiempo condicionan la excelencia académica y la reputación universitaria, en tanto se describen, analizan y argumentan los aportes y aplicación práctica de los modelos de reputación corporativa universitaria a la gestión estratégica de la comunicación. Como parte de las conclusiones se sustenta que los modelos analizados constituyen desde su propio paradigma un aporte a la gestión de la reputación corporativa universitaria. Los mismos pueden ser aplicados para su gestión teniendo en cuenta las características particulares de cada universidad y contexto social. Por ello, la reputación de las universidades es la sumatoria de bienes intangibles, que posee gran valor y que requiere ser gestionada. Tiene una dimensión objetiva, que es la calidad percibida de toda la actividad universitaria y una subjetiva que es el resultado de las percepciones de los públicos.
Reseña del libro “El Discurso Político” de Washington Rolando Villavicencio Santillan
Authors: Herrera Gómez Manuel
Published: January 2024

Se presenta una obra científica expuesta con un lenguaje riguroso, desde una reflexión contextualizada y crítica de las variables de estudio que le permiten al autor ofrecer una mirada actual al tema. Su alcance permite reflexionar a los propios políticos, que podrán encontrar en estas páginas todo un recorrido por un instrumento, el discurso político, que en muchas ocasiones se emplea con dificultad. En segundo lugar el mundo académico, podrá disfrutar de un ejercicio de rigor y seriedad científica con utilidad para la enseñanza y futuras investigaciones. Desde el ámbito social, la propia ciudadanía tiene ante sí la posibilidad de empoderarse con la lectura del libro para que, al fin y al cabo, pueda evaluar de forma adecuada a los gestores de la cosa pública cuyo papel no es otro que activar todo aquel conjunto de proyectos que mejoren el bienestar de una sociedad.
La gamificación, factor esencial en el aprendizaje de estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Coello Contreras Renato , Bonilla Castro Jenny , Choca Ruiz Agustín
Published: January 2024

Los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje son el eje central de la metodología docente en los diferentes contextos educativos. La formación del profesorado en el nivel de Educación Superior posee un sinnúmero de desventajas entre ellas, la falta de apropiación de métodos coherentes con el nivel y complejidad de los desafíos que hoy en día, el mundo laboral exige. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura académica- científica desarrollada, e identificar el valor de la gamificación como método vital para una mayor efectividad en la adquisición de aprendizajes significativos en los educandos universitarios. Por otro lado, el estudio planteó la aplicación de encuestas para reconocer los puntos de vistas de docentes y discentes ante el uso de herramientas que tiene características gamificadas, así como un análisis comparativo de las calificaciones obtenidas de una muestra de estudiantes en su último semestre, tomando en consideración el ejercicio docente con herramientas gamificadas y no gamificadas. Los resultados de la investigación establecieron, que el uso de herramientas gamificadas potencia el interés de los discentes acrecentando su disposición a la adquisición de contenidos académicos curriculares y consolidando aprendizajes significativos, mismos que permitirán el desarrollo de competencias de una manera práctica, ayudando a que mejore su rendimiento académico y genere un impacto directo en el desarrollo laboral.
Innovación en el marketing digital aplicado al sector turístico en el Ecuador: Un Análisis ANOVA
Authors: Pereira Cabrera Paula Carolina , Aguilera Agudo Pamela Melissa , López Feijóo Manuel Arcesio
Published: January 2024

Este estudio, titulado "Innovación en el marketing digital aplicado al sector turístico en Ecuador: Un Análisis ANOVA", investiga la influencia del marketing digital en la innovación de empresas turísticas en Ecuador. La justificación radica en la creciente importancia del marketing digital en el turismo y su potencial impacto en la innovación empresarial. El objetivo es determinar si existe una diferencia significativa en la innovación entre las empresas que emplean marketing digital y las que no. Metodológicamente, se utiliza el Análisis de Varianza (ANOVA) con datos de la Encuesta Estructural Empresarial (ENESEM) del año 2021. Los resultados indican que no hay diferencias estadísticamente significativas en ventas e innovación entre ambos grupos de empresas. Esto lleva a la conclusión de que la adopción de estrategias de marketing digital por sí sola no asegura una mayor innovación o éxito comercial en el sector turístico, sugiriendo la necesidad de enfoques más integrados y holísticos en la estrategia empresarial. Este hallazgo es vital para entender la complejidad de la relación entre el marketing digital y la innovación en este sector, destacando la importancia de una implementación estratégica y no solo táctica del marketing digital.
EDUKASI GIZI SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN BALITA STUNTING DI KELURAHAN MUJA MUJU TAHUN 2023
Authors: A.M James Roberto , Ilham Muhammad , Anderson Roger , Grace Yohana
Published: January 2024

ABSTRACK
Yesterday's Covid-19 pandemic caused an increased risk of stunting prevalence in toddlers. One of the efforts that can be made to prevent stunting is through continuous education. The purpose of this community service activity (PKM) is to increase the knowledge and attitudes of posyandu cadres regarding the message of balanced nutrition which is carried out through outreach to the community in Muja Muju Village, Yogyakarta City District. The method used in this PKM activity is through socialization by conveying education to the community with, 4 (four) pillars of balanced nutrition which includes 1) consumption of a variety of foods, 2) Clean and Healthy Behavior (PHBS), 3) weight monitoring , and 4) physical activity. Messages were given to 17 posyandu cadres from the Muja Muju Village. The educational results showed that there was an increase in the average knowledge score regarding balanced nutrition related to the prevention of stunting in toddlers from 77.52 ± 10.82 SD during the pre-test to 82.19 ± 9.93 SD during the posttest. In addition, the average attitude score also increased from 40.21 ± 6.67 SD to 44.48 ± 5.44 SD. Posyandu cadres are expected to become agents of change in stunting prevention behavior through educating parents of toddlers to prevent stunting.
Risk Mangement Study of Solid Waste Disposal Construction Project to Improve Project Performance(Case Study: 2 X 1000 Steam Power Plant Project)
Authors: Munawar Mufid , Sukarsono Bambang Purwanggono , Saptadi Singgih
Published: January 2024

The construction project of a coal-fired steam power plant, of course, takes into account the problem of waste (coal ash), therefore it is necessary to plan for a place to store solid waste remaining from combustion (Solid Waste Disposal). Disposal of solid waste is a useful waste storage area to prevent pollution to the surrounding environment. The construction of solid waste disposal consists of embankments and ponds, in its construction it is necessary to consider the risks that will occur, so as to minimize the impact that will be caused, in terms of cost, time and quality. This study aims to determine the extent to which risk management is applied in the implementation of solid waste disposal development projects. The survey was conducted through interviews using a likert scale (1-5) questionnaire. The population and study sample taken are contractors and subcontractors who work on solid waste disposal projects, and already had long experience with soil works. The respondents consisted of project managers, construction managers, supervisors, surveyors, quality controls, engineers, and staff involved in them. A combination of proportional and purposive sampling method was used. SEM (Smart PLS) was used to test the validity and reability of the model as the data analysis technique. The research concludes that the performance projects of solid waste disposal were influenced by resources, which influenced by managerial aspect, that that the management of manpower and materials has a major role in improving performance is key mainly.
Gastrointestinal specialist perspectives on telehealth consultations
Authors: Nguyen Amy D. , White Sarah J. , Naresh Sadhvi S.S. , Cartmill John A
Published: January 2024

Background: Telehealth, care delivered via phone or video call, affects the delivery of healthcare, and this is reflected in provider and patient satisfaction. Aim: The aim of this study was to ascertain medical specialists’ experiences using telehealth in a single specialty group, gastroenterology. Methods: Gastrointestinal specialists known to the research team were invited to six semi-structured, one-on-one interviews conducted (by telephone) during the height of COVID-19 imposed telehealth practice. Specialists were asked about their experiences using telehealth. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed independently by two reviewers to identify major themes. Results: The absence of visual cues (when over the telephone) and limited physical examination in telehealth in general were perceived as major barriers for specialist telehealth consultations. Convenient for straightforward situations where relationships were already established, the complexity inherent in a specialist review challenged the telehealth medium. Discussion: Specialists acknowledged the pragmatism of telehealth in some situations, but emphasised logistical, technical, and communication barriers to using telehealth. Conclusions: Awareness of these limitations will direct training for clinicians and allied staff to better triage situations suited to a medium where neither participant are co-located.
Communicating the experience of living with chronic pain: The role of non-verbal communication and the power of lessons learned
Authors: Becker Karin L.
Published: January 2024

Background: Chronic pain is hard to communicate due to its invisible, inaudible, and imprecise nature. Outside of pain scales that try to quantify pain, individuals with chronic pain have a hard time expressing it, yet pain management relies on effective communication. This study explores how women with chronic pain enrolled in an online therapeutic writing workshop communicate the experience of living with chronic pain to fellow sufferers. Methods: A six-week online therapeutic writing workshop was conducted with individuals with chronic pain who responded to weekly creative writing prompts that focused on mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy strategies including attention, emotional regulation, and examining thoughts and attitudes. Participants were recruited by their primary care provider; seven participants enrolled. All posts were aggregated and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Data analysis from participants’ posts reveal two interpretive repertoires including physical evidence of pain where participants expressed visible impacts of pain occurring in their home environments and communicated non-verbally in gestures and behaviors. Secondly, the theme of lessons learned from living with pain emerged including enhanced empathy, the need for self-care, and sharing coping skills. Conclusion: This study extends our understanding of the experience of living with chronic pain outside of a medical context by providing new insights gained from their creative writing responses. The online therapeutic writing workshop fostered a community of support where participants were empowered to express their pain, identify their pain behaviors, and invite cognitive restructuring to learn from their pain.
Engage and withdraw: The role of peer-led online communities in the configuration of knowledge on chronic illness
Authors: Karlsson Amanda , Stage Carsten , Ledderer Loni
Published: January 2024

Background: Living with chronic conditions and the dependencies for continual treatment make some citizens turn to peer-led online communities (PLOCs) to seek care and information about their illness. Aim: This article explores the role of PLOCs in the configuration of knowledge on chronic illness and unfolds how temporality of illness influences this process. Methods: A qualitative analysis using a thematic coding process was performed on transcripts from 20 semi-structured interviews conducted in 2022 with people living with various physical chronic conditions and using PLOCs. Within the theme of ‘knowledge’, three sub-themes were identified: peer, medical, and experiential knowledge. Results: The article finds that knowledge on chronic illness is configured by (1) information from peers in PLOCs, (2) medical expertise from doctors and (3) own experiential knowledge. Discussion: The article further discusses how this configuration of knowledge is influenced by temporality and thus is steered by the onset of a diagnosis. Conclusion: The PLOCs play a significant role at the onset of a diagnosis and make a ‘new chronic patient’ engage more, while an ‘experienced patient’ tends to withdraw from PLOCs. The article concludes by outlining the potentials of recognizing PLOCs as spaces where the joining together of various knowledge forms is made possible.
La prédiction du décrochage scolaire d’élèves du secondaire à partir de leurs perceptions de facteurs du milieu familial et du climat de classe
Authors: Nadeau Sandy , Lessard Anne , Deslandes Rollande
Published: January 2024

This predictive correlational study focuses on the contribution of students’ perceptions of parenting style, parental involvement in school monitoring, and the classroom’s environment on the risk of dropping out of school. The perceptions of junior high school students (n=92) living in a socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhood were collected through surveys. Hierarchical regression analyses show that their perceptions of parental guidance and involvement, parent-adolescent interactions, and classroom environment predicted the risk of dropping out of school. The results also suggest that students’ perceptions of parent-adolescent interactions and classroom environment jointly contribute to predicting the risk of dropping out of school.