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The Impact of Organic Waste and Used Cooking oil Transformation on Environmental Awareness: A Case Study In Padang City
Authors:   Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat, Gusti Eli , Juita Erna ,   Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat, Widiana Rina ,   Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat, Dasrizal Dasrizal ,   Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat, Siherdoni Siherdoni ,   Universitas PGRI Sumatera Barat
Published: January 2025

Improper management of organic waste has the potential to pollute the environment, attract pests, and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, indiscriminate disposal of used cooking oil can contaminate water and soil. Effective government policies aimed at managing waste into recyclable materials can significantly aid the economic development of local communities, particularly in the Pauh area of Padang City.This study aims to describe the implementation of organic waste management through biopores and the training of used cooking oil processing into aromatherapy candles for the Pauh community in Padang City. A qualitative approach was employed in this research, with data collection methods including Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and observations. FGDs were conducted through discussions with local neighborhood and community leaders (RW and RT) in Kapalo Koto, Pauh District, Padang City. Meanwhile, observations involved direct monitoring of the local environment in Kapalo Koto, Pauh District, Padang City. The primary data collected indicate the potential to reduce waste volume, enhance environmental awareness, and provide economic added value for the residents of Kapalo Koto, Pauh District, Padang City.
Concordancia entre los parámetros bioeléctricos medidos con dos dispositivos de bioimpedancia distintos en una población adulta española sana, de raza blanca y de amplio rango de edad
Authors: Berral de la Rosa Francisco José , Rojano Ortega Daniel , Moya Amaya Heliodoro , Molina López Antonio , Berral Aguilar Antonio Jesus
Published: January 2025

Introducción y objetivos: el análisis de bioimpedancia (BIA) es un método no invasivo para la determinación de composición corporal. Las ecuaciones que calculan los componentes corporales acarrean errores, por lo que los parámetros bioeléctricos obtenidos con BIA, resistencia, reactancia y ángulo de fase son usados cada vez más frecuentemente como predictores de estados de salud o de rendimiento. Los objetivos del presente estudio fueron: 1) Comparar los valores bioeléctricos obtenidos por dos dispositivos BIA, uno mano-pie (BIA-101) y otro mano-mano (BIA-TELELAB), en una población adulta española sana, de raza blanca y de amplio rango de edad; 2) Proporcionar valores de referencia de dichos parámetros para ambos dispositivos, que puedan servir para futuros estudios en poblaciones de raza blanca con patologías.
Metodología: 206 sujetos de entre 20 y 70 años participaron en esta investigación.  Las mediciones se llevaron a cabo con una corriente de 250 µA y una frecuencia de 50 kHz.
Resultados: los resultados obtenidos para los tres parámetros bioeléctricos son distintos entre ambos dispositivos debido, entre otras cosas, al distinto camino recorrido por la corriente. No obstante, existe una correlación significativa fuerte o muy fuerte entre los valores obtenidos, lo que indica que es posible desarrollar con ellos ecuaciones distintas, pero válidas, para la obtención de composición corporal.
Conclusiones: los valores bioeléctricos obtenidos por ambos dispositivos BIA para una población adulta sana, de raza blanca y amplio rango de edad, con un número relativamente grande de sujetos en cada franja de edad, pueden servir como referencia para estudios futuros.
Urban Roads Insight on Weighing Parametric Analysis with Fractal Dimension to Assess the Level of Service of Causative Convergence
Authors: Mirza Vilayath Ali Baig  , Dr. B. Sridhar  , Dr. K. M. Lakshmana Rao
Published: January 2025

Urban Traffic Congestion continuing to be major problem in urban areas and is being considered as a perineal issue for transport planners and traffic engineers for designing the mitigation measure and strategy to counter. For any    mitigation measure to be proposed or designed, it is necessary to measure the congestion and identify the factors that are causing the congestion. The urban road network and the factors causing the urban traffic congestion are no more characteristic in nature. Instead, they are inconsistent and irregular in characteristics, exhibiting the scale variance when measured on smaller scales. The capacities of the road lanes are falling too short for the traffic to handle efficiently. The actual capacities of the lanes are much lower than the practical capacities. The approach of fractal analysis best fits for the analysis of features showing such characteristics. Hence, this paper presents a study where an existing link in urban road network is analyzed by the concept of fractal geometry and fractal dimensions. The complete link is divided into smaller segments and fractal dimensions are calculated for lane capacities. The fractal dimensions so determined shows that the lane capacity within a link is inconsistent and irregular.
TERMINATION OF RUSSIAN CITIZENSHIP DUE TO THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME AS ONE OF THE MEASURES TO NEUTRALIZE THREATS TO NATIONAL SECURITY: ISSUES OF IMPROVEMENT
Authors: Bykova Elena G. , Kazakov Aleksandr A.
Published: January 2025

He issues of preventing threats to the national security of the Russian Federation, especially in the current difficult geopolitical situation, involve detailed study and thoughtful improvement of each of the measures aimed at achieving a socially significant result. One of such measures, according to the authors, is the application of the procedure for termination of Russian citizenship in relation to persons who have committed crimes, the list of which is currently established by law. However, the list of relevant acts looks incomplete. Referring to statistical data allows us to state that persons who have arrived on Russian territory commit many particularly serious crimes that infringe on the life, health, sexual integrity and sexual freedom of the individual. In turn, the commission of such acts by a subject who acquired Russian citizenship after such a move is seen as a particularly indignant circumstance. The trust previously placed in this person, who has significantly encroached on domestic spiritual and moral values, requires correction of the mistake made. This mechanism is extremely important from the point of view of achieving general and private prevention. In this regard, the authors conclude that it is necessary to supplement the normative list of crimes, the commission of which entails the termination of Russian citizenship acquired as a result of naturalization or option.
VICTIMOLOGICAL COUNSELING IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES AS A TOOL OF PERSONAL SAFETY
Authors: Dumanskaya Elena I.
Published: January 2025

This article focuses on the understanding of national security as measures providing the normal functioning of the society, correcting potential dangers in the crime-fighting situation. It concerns the safety of family, which is damaged by the domestic violence. The author focuses not only on external factors determining domestic violence, but on internal factors determining the dynamics in crimes related to domestic violence - the unconscious attitudes of the victim, realized as a “victim scenario”. The author draws attention to the reasons for the low effectiveness of victimological domestic violence prevention, because victim behavior cannot be corrected without victim unconscious understanding. Therefore, it is proposed to introduce a system of professional victimological counseling, which creates incentives for solving intra-family problems and professions. Therefore, it is proposed to develop the system of victimological counseling, which creates incentives for resolving intra-family problems and professionally respond to “the victim’s pattern”. To improve this direction it is possible to construct family rehabilitation programs for both the aggressor and the victim.
PREVENTION OF CRIMES RELATED TO FORGERY DOCUMENTS USING AUTOMATED DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Authors: Bakhteev Dmitry V.
Published: January 2025

The article is devoted to the issue of forgery of handwritten signature as one of the key protective requisites of legal and accounting instruments. On the basis of criminological knowledge about the features of personality of the subject of white-collar crimes (including professionalism, connection with corporate structures, certain respectability and direct involvement in economic activity) it is pointed out that such forgery is highly prepared and its detection efficiency is low. The results of the scientific experiment in the form of a timed questionnaire survey of 257 people demonstrating the effectiveness of special forensic training in the field of handwriting science, which allows to detect forgery, are given. In the presence of specialized knowledge the probability of detecting signature forgery is 70.1 %, without such knowledge - 60.7 %. An alternative is the use of automated decision support systems. Such system for analyzing paper documents should be implemented in the form of a mobile application, since in this case the quality of document verification efficiency is preserved. Decision support using such a model is possible both for mutual documents (a contract and an act of work performed; a debt receipt and a debt repayment receipt; a bank card with a specimen signature and an application for withdrawal of funds from the account, etc.) and homogeneous documents (for example, contracts with different counterparties; consecutive acts of work performed, etc.).Taking into account that in this case we are talking about the process of forensic identification, at least one of the examined documents should be authentic.
VICTIMOLOGICAL PROVISIONING OF INFORMATION SECURITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL
Authors: Mayorov Andrey V.
Published: January 2025

Information is of great value to human beings. There are many threats aimed both at the security of information and the security of the holder of information. With the development of digital technologies, the problem of ensuring personal information security becomes one of the most discussed in the scientific community. Despite the state policy in the field of information security, as well as the existing mechanisms of information protection, the safety of personal data of users remains under threat. Victimological provision of personal information security should become one of the effective methods of passive protection. The article considers the legal foundations of victimological provision of information security of the individual, the main threats to users of telecommunication networks and the causes of danger in the information environment. The ways of victimologic protection of digital profile of a person are given. The presented material is an intermediate result of the ongoing research on victimological provision of digital identity security.
Biodegradation of Cigarette Filters in Natural Environment and Simulated Soil Environment: Decay Rate, Chemical Changes and Ecotoxicity
Authors: Parida Sudesna , Prabhu Santhosh , Tyagi Kamal
Published: January 2025

Purpose: Cigarette filters degrade over time due to the action of weathering elements such as sun, wind, rain, and mechanical action in the environment. Biodegradation of common cellulose derivatives in different laboratory, natural and man-made environments can be solely a result of biodegradation or a combination of several processes, such as chemical, enzymatic hydrolysis, microbial population and their action including oxidation. This study aimed to assess the biodegradation of cigarette filters through a scientific investigation.
Methodology: This research investigated the biodegradation of cigarette filters in the natural soil environment through two methodologies: (i) the Cage Method and (ii) the Litterbag Method. to understand the fate of cigarette filter in the environment and the time required for complete biodegradation of cigarette filter mass.
Findings: Real-time biodegradation of cellulose acetate (CA) cigarette filter and combined material filter (CMF) was studied using cage method which demonstrated a 100%  mass loss for CA cigarette filter and CMF in 33 months and 21 months respectively confirming that cigarette filters complete degrade in natural environment scenario. Biodegradation of cigarette filters in soil under controlled condition was studied using litter bag method which revealed a mass loss of 100% for CMF in 15 months. Similar studies on DE-TowTM filters, CA filters and Saal wood revealed 100%, 99.9% and 45% mass loss respectively in 27 months which clearly demonstrates that cigarette filters biodegrade much faster compared to the known biodegradable material Saal wood. Furthermore, absence of residual secondary cellulose acetate in resulting biomass post biodegradation was confirmed using Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) and NMR analysis.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This research underscores the significance of the biodegradation environment and the chemical composition of cigarette filters, along with their degree of substitution, as crucial elements influencing the biodegradation process of these filters. The cigarette filter is constructed from secondary cellulose acetate, which differs from primary cellulose acetate in both physical and chemical characteristics. Contrary to popular belief, this study provides definitive evidence that cigarette filters made from secondary cellulose acetate are indeed biodegradable. The findings of this study will serve as a valuable resource for the scientific community, regulatory bodies, and manufacturers alike.
A Study on the Influence of Career Values on Major Commitment Among Aviation Service Major Students - Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Professional Image
Authors:   Global Knowledge and Convergence Association, Lee Kyoungmi
Published: January 2025

Education at the university level is crucial for developing and advancing one’s role as a professional while setting career directions to respond to rapidly changing environments and forming universal career values to be considered when making career decisions. This study aimed to identify various factors influencing major commitment among students by examining the mediating effect of the professional image of aviation workers on career values and major commitment among aviation-related major students, and to provide foundational data for enhancing major commitment. To this end, survey data from 244 aviation service major students were analyzed. The results revealed that career values significantly impact major commitment and that the professional image of aviation workers has a mediating effect on the relationship between these two variables. Therefore, this study is significant in that it examines the career values of university students within the evolving aviation industry and explores the impact relationship between career values and major commitment.
Researching on Narrative Techniques, Plant & Payoff - OTT Movie Focuing on 「Uprising」
Authors:   Global Knowledge and Convergence Association, Lee Donghoon
Published: January 2025

The film 「Uprising」, released on October 11, 2024 through the global OTT platform Netflix, was selected as the opening film for the 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), becoming a hot topic. The film is significant in that Director Park Chan-wook was in charge of the screenplay and production, and it is the first OTT film to be selected as the opening film for a film festival as a Korean film. This study attempted a text analysis of the narrative technique called ‘plant and payoff’, which is an essential element in establishing the plausibility and completeness of the events in terms of the composition of the film 「전,란」. The analysis results showed that the film successfully delivered the thematic messages of ‘an equal world without class discrimination’ and ‘the friendship of the two main characters that transcends class’, but the overuse of the narrative device called ‘plant and payoff’ caused the story to fall into the trap of the ‘cliche’ of ‘predictable development’, and the fact that the distribution of information that was not arranged in a timely manner according to the narrative flow did not match the plausibility of the characters’ psychological and behavioral changes in the play. ‘Plant & Payoff’ is not a device that is intuitively visible to the audience, but rather it builds the context of the narrative as invisible, incomprehensible core information. Therefore, priority should be given to considering the quantitative and qualitative aspects of planting and harvesting necessary and valid information at the appropriate time so that the audience can immerse themselves in the theme and story of the movie itself. This article examines one aspect of the perfection of a movie through the dramatic narrative device of ‘plant& payoff.’ Based on this, it is judged that it can be practically applied in the movie content production stage to ensure the narrative perfection of the story, and we plan to continue our research by applying it as a theoretical methodology for analyzing various contents in the future.
Investigating the Social Service Needs of People with Type 1 Diabetes - A Focus on Adolescents and Young Adults
Authors:   Global Knowledge and Convergence Association, Park Yujeong , Kim Jeonghwa
Published: January 2025

This study was conducted to analyze the subjective health status, life satisfaction, and social service needs of adolescent and young adult with type 1 diabetes, aiming to provide a basis for establishing holistic medical and social policies. Data were collected from 216 patients aged 9-39 years with type 1 diabetes who had been on insulin treatment for at least one year using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS 25.0. The results showed than the average subjective health status of adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes was 3.46(out of 5 points) and the average life satisfaction was 5.63(out of 10 points). Second, it was found that participants without complications(r=-.264, p<0.01) and with higher subjective health status(r=.585, p<0.01) reported greater life satisfaction. Third, Analysis of social service needs showed that adolescents had higher social service needs for health literacy and health management difficulties compared to young adults, and young adults had higher social service needs for financial burden due to diabetes. However, adolescents and young adults commonly complain about discomfort in schools and workplaces, regional differences, lack of education on understanding and managing diabetes at each stage, absence of counseling on coping with stresses, and limitations in social relationships due to diabetes, so it is necessary to develop social services through policy development.
Exploratory Study on the Education Integrating Culports Approach
Authors:   Global Knowledge and Convergence Association, Kim Sun-Young , Lee Heonjong
Published: January 2025

Culports (culture+sports) education refers to experiential learning approaches that incorporate tangible and intangible cultural heritage, play, and sports into educational elements. The Culports education is being recognized as a new alternative approach to the models of teaching and learning as a public educational system is pushed out by increasing demand for private education and widening educational disparities between regions after COVID-19. In this aspect, if practitioners are able to integrate Culports-based educational approaches with school curricula, it is possible to expect mutual interaction that overcomes the shortcomings of traditional classroom teaching. A course of studies exploring the potential of Culports have shown that development of the integrated content based on Culports and its application to after-school programs at elementary and middle schools can enhance self-directed learning. The current study tried to establish a theoretical basis for integrating Culports with regular curricula by reviewing previous research and thus to explore its application to English education. The results showed that Culports-based English programs could promote self-directed learning in after-school programs in various ways. From the perspective of English education, this study suggests the way to develop Culports model of teaching and learning.
CHALLENGING THE MARGINALIZATION OF MUSLIM WOMEN IN PEACEBUILDING: AGENCY, CULTURE, AND FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES IN CONFLICT-RESOLUTION
Authors:   Dar Al Hekma University, Akeel Maha
Published: January 2025

Women are generally portrayed as victims of war and conflicts.
However, women are also active, strong, and resourceful agents as
family caretakers, advocates of peace, relief workers, mediators, or
combatants. The unrecognition of women’s various roles undermines
their chances of being involved in formal peacebuilding and
negotiations that establish post-conflict state-building, thus
marginalizing them further from the political decision-making
processes that have a direct and indirect impact on their life. Research
findings on women’s role in peace processes point to several factors
that affect their inclusion or exclusion in the process. This paper focuses
on Muslim societies where culture and religion tend to be essentialized
as the reason for women’s oppression, discrimination, and
marginalization. It highlights the various roles Muslim women play
during conflicts arguing for contextualizing culture within political,
economic, and security factors to understand the obstacles they face.
The arguments apply feminist theory on gender roles and patriarchy to
explain why women are excluded from conflict-resolution processes,
and the lens of postcolonial and Third World feminism to understand
the perspective of Muslim communities on involving women. Within the
framework of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, the
paper follows the experiences of women in Afghanistan, Nigeria, and
Sudan to argue for utilizing women’s agency to ensure peace through
local culture and religion, especially in the context of terrorism and
extremism.
Using Covering-Stego Image Block to Enhance the Performance of CLSB Method of Message Steganography
Authors: Zaini Hatim , AlGhamdi Ahmed S. , AlQadi Ziad
Published: January 2025

A new efficient method of secret message steganography will be introduced; the method will use an image-block as a covering-stego media, this block will be secret and it will be determined by the selected private key. The image-block will be substituted before message hiding-extracting, and it will be substituted back after message hiding. The method will provide a high security level to protect the hidden message, the private key will have a length of 384 bits, this length will be good enough to provide a huge key space capable to resist hacking attacks, the extracted message will be very sensitive to the selected values of the private, any changes in the private key in the extraction phase will be considered as a hacking attempt by producing a damaged unreadable message. The private key will be used to select the secret image-block and to generate two indices keys, which are required to apply image-block rows and column substitution. The indices key will be obtained by running two simple chaotic logistic map models. The proposed method will use inconsecutive and separate covering-stego bytes and the process of message bits hiding will be applied in batch way by performing a single replacement operation.
The proposed method will be implemented using various messages and various covering images, the obtained results will be used to prove the enhancements provided by this method in the quality and speed of message steganography.
Green Corridors in Coordinating and Supporting SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Authors: Rasli Fateen Nabilla , Juhari Mohammad Lui , Halim Aajirah Hanim Abdul
Published: January 2025

Urbanization is a defining trend of the 21st century, presenting challenges such as environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and social inequalities. Green corridors offer an innovative solution aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11) to create inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban spaces. These ecological pathways connect fragmented habitats, promote biodiversity, and enhance urban quality of life by facilitating wildlife movement, improving air and water quality, and supporting recreational opportunities. Additionally, green corridors prioritize sustainable transportation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigate urban heat island effects, contributing to climate resilience and environmental justice. This paper explores the transformative potential of green corridors in addressing urban challenges, using case studies from cities like Curitiba, Brazil, and Dakar, Senegal. These examples highlight the multifaceted benefits of green corridors, including improved mobility, expanded green spaces, and enhanced urban resilience against natural disasters. By fostering community engagement and social inclusion, green corridors strengthen social cohesion and reduce inequalities. Moreover, they support climate action and biodiversity protection, aligning with broader global efforts to achieve SDG 13 and SDG 15. Through strategic integration into urban planning, green corridors emerge as a vital component in creating sustainable and resilient cities. This study underscores their role in holistic urban development, bridging environmental and social priorities to ensure a sustainable future for urban populations.
Profiling Expert Teacher for Malaysia Education System
Authors: Ishak Rosnah , Awang Marinah , Mansor Mahaliza
Published: January 2025

This study aims identify and develop expert teachers profiling system for Malaysia Ministry of Education. The whole study used the design and development research (DDR) method. However, this paper discussed only the second research phase which is the design phase. This phase employed a classical Delphi method to identify the criteria and attribute of expert teacher. Meanwhile, focus group discussion (FGD) employed to develop a model for the profiling system. A panel of 15 experts gave their consensus in determining the criteria and the attribute of the expert teachers in three rounds of Delphi. Based on three main themes (knowledge, skills and attitude), the analysis resulted in 12 criteria and 45 specific attributes of expert teachers based on the panel of expert opinions. Then, a FGD was held among 10 information technology experts to develop the profiling system model based on the existing Ministry of Education database. The experts identified five existing database that can supply data to the profiling system. This study explores new possibilities of effective knowledge management for the education ministry in identifying and developing expert teachers. The system model will help the education ministry to make use all the data from relevant database for a meaningful usage. Furthermore, this system transformation will help the education ministry in identifying the future expert teacher earlier from the database, developed their capability to become expert teachers and increase the quality of education in Malaysia.
Sustainability Practices at Higher Education Institutions, Current Efforts and Future Directions: The Case Study of AAMUSTED.
Authors: Maame Afua Darkoa Douglas Anyan Mrs. Emma Maame , Acheampong Ms. Juliet , Wepea Weobong Awopone Mrs. Victoria
Published: January 2025

This study investigates sustainability practices in higher education, focusing on the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) as a case study. Through qualitative interviews with key stakeholders, the research uncovers critical gaps in formalized waste management and energy conservation initiatives. Despite AAMUSTED’s well-maintained campus environment, the absence of structured policies for waste segregation, recycling, and energy efficiency highlights missed opportunities for advancing environmental stewardship. Stakeholders emphasize the potential benefits of integrating renewable energy solutions and conducting waste audits to reduce the institution’s ecological footprint. The findings underscore the importance of embedding sustainability within strategic frameworks, promoting stakeholder engagement, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility. This study provides actionable recommendations to transform AAMUSTED into a model of sustainable development in higher education, contributing to the global discourse on sustainability leadership within academic institutions.
VISUALISASI DATA PENJUALAN LOOKMANSTORE.ID MENGGUNAKAN LOOKER STUDIO
Authors: Wibowo Ari Putra , Darmawan Arief Soma , Widiyono Widiyono
Published: January 2025

Adanya platform penjualan elektronik atau yang lebih sering dikenal dengan e-commerce banyak memberikan kemudahan bagi masyarakat dalam melakukan transaksi jual beli. Tidak hanya perusahaan besar yang melakukan penjualan melalui e-commerce, namun pelaku UMKM (Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah) dalam bebeapa tahun terakhir sudah memanfaatkan e-commerce untuk menjual produk mereka kepada pelanggan. Lookmanstore.id adalah salah satu pelaku UMKM yang sudah menggunakan platform e-commerce dalam satu tahun terakhir. Untuk meningkatkan penjualan Lookmanstore.id sudah melakukan strategi pemasaran seperti melakukan iklan, membuat video promosi dan juga melakukan potongan harga untuk produk yang dijual namun terkadang hal ini kurang efektif dalam meningkatkan penjualan. Maka dari itu diperlukan pemahaman data penjualan yang baik sebagai dasar untuk menentukan strategi pemasaran agar memperoleh hasil yang optimal. Selain itu penyajian visualisasi data menjadi faktor tersendiri agar lebih efektif dalam membantu dan memberikan pemahaman yang lebih baik mengenai tren penjualan saat ini, mengidentifikasi peluang bisnis, mengoptimalkan strategi penjualan dan menentukan stok produk. Sehingga pada penelitian ini dilakukan pembuatan dashboard interaktif dengan menggunakan Looker Studio dalam melakukan analisa dan visualisasi data penjualan pada Lookmanstore.id yang dapat membantu dalam mengoptimalkan strategi pemasaran, meningkatkan efisiensi operasional, dan mengambil keputusan berdasarkan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang data penjualan.
Kata kunci: visualisasi data, dashboar penjualan, looker studio
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENGGAJIAN PADA PT. ABC
Authors: Syaifudin Anas , Risqiati Risqiati , Sugianti Devi
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini berfokus pada perancangan dan implementasi sistem informasi penggajian berbasis web di PT. ABC, sebuah perusahaan garmen dengan lebih dari 500 karyawan. Sistem yang dikembangkan bertujuan untuk menggantikan metode manual berbasis Microsoft Excel yang sebelumnya digunakan untuk mengelola penggajian, yang sering kali menyebabkan keterlambatan proses dan kesalahan perhitungan. Sistem baru ini dibangun menggunakan framework Laravel dan basis data MySQL, serta dirancang untuk mengotomatisasi berbagai proses, termasuk pengelolaan data karyawan, penghitungan gaji, lembur, dan pencatatan izin serta cuti. Selain itu, fitur slip gaji digital memudahkan karyawan untuk mengakses informasi gaji mereka secara transparan. Pengujian fungsional dan User Acceptance Test (UAT) dilakukan dengan melibatkan karyawan dan tim HRD melalui kuesioner. Hasil UAT menunjukkan bahwa 90% responden memberikan tanggapan positif terhadap sistem, terutama terkait dengan fitur transparansi gaji dan akses slip gaji digital. Penggunaan kuesioner ini memungkinkan evaluasi yang lebih menyeluruh tentang kepuasan pengguna, memastikan bahwa sistem memenuhi kebutuhan operasional perusahaan dan meningkatkan efisiensi kerja. Peluncuran sistem ini diharapkan dapat memperbaiki proses penggajian, mengurangi kesalahan perhitungan, dan meningkatkan kepuasan karyawan terhadap manajemen gaji perusahaan.
Kata kunci: Sistem Informasi Penggajian, Efisiensi Penggajian, Gaji Karyawan.
Collaboration patterns in investment research: A two-decade analysis of Latin America's research landscape
Authors: Chávez-Fasanando Azahara Sofía , Sánchez-Dávila Keller
Published: January 2025

Latin American investment research. By examining collaboration networks, we investigated the networks of authors, institutions, and countries involved in the research process.
Methodology. This study employed the Scopus database to examine the literature published over the past two decades (2005-2023). The collaboration networks were represented as a network of co-authorship and collaboration among research scholars. The walk-trap clustering algorithm was employed to visualize the collaboration networks, with a restriction to display labels for a maximum of 50.
Results. The international collaboration rate of authors was found to be 33.01%, indicating a relatively lower level of global collaboration. Despite a substantial research output over the last two decades, there needs to be more global interconnectedness. The University of São Paulo in Brazil and the University of California are the most collaborative among institutions. At the country level, Brazil is identified as the most collaborative nation among Latin American countries, engaging extensively in cooperative activities with both Latin American and other countries around the globe. This is indicative of a significant research emphasis in Brazil on the topic of investment. In addition, countries such as Trinidad and Tobago serve as a connecting link between Latin America and other regions, thereby underscoring their strategic role in fostering global research networks.
Conclusion. Fostering collaboration networks at the author, institutional, and country levels can enhance knowledge's global flow and interexchange.
Growth and visibility of Latin American and Caribbean law journals (2008-2023): A focus on their language, collaboration, and open access trends
Authors: Lendvai Gergely
Published: January 2025

Objective. The objective of this study was to examine the factors that have contributed to the growth and visibility of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) law journals between 2008 and 2023. In particular, the impact of open access (OA) policies, national policies, and authorship trends will be investigated.
Design/Methodology/Approach. The study employed data from the Scopus database to analyze metrics such as SCImago Journal Rank, citation rates, and authorship patterns. It compared the growth trends of law journals from Brazil, Chile, and other LAC countries, as well as examining the role of OA platforms such as SciELO and regional collaboration.
Results/Discussion. The study revealed a significant increase in the number of indexed LAC law journals, particularly in Brazil, which grew from zero journals in 2008 to 34 by 2023. Chile also experienced an expansion, with an increase from four journals to thirteen. The findings highlighted the importance of OA policies, which have contributed to increased visibility and higher citation rates, especially for publications in Spanish and Portuguese.
Conclusions. The global impact of LAC law journals had increased as a result of a combination of OA policies, strong domestic authorship, and regional collaboration. The use of multiple languages, primarily Spanish and Portuguese, had facilitated regional participation, while English-language publications had also expanded to enhance global visibility.
Originality/Value. The paper adds novelty to the developing scientometric area on the emergence of LAC law journals, as it offers insights into the regional factors that contribute to their visibility and international impact.
Non-Financial Motivation Strategies and Organizational Performance of Water Bottling Companies in Garissa County, Kenya
Authors: Baraka Khadija Hassan , Butali Peter , Maalim Bashir
Published: January 2025

Purpose: The study investigated relationship between non-financial motivation strategies and organizational performance. The specific objectives pursued by the study were to establish the relationship between employee recognition, job enlargement, and employee empowerment on organizational performance of Water Bottling Companies in Garissa County.
Methodology: The study was anchored social exchange theory, job characteristics theory and self-determination theory. The study employed descriptive research design. The target population consisted of 200 respondents consisting of the staff across all levels of management. Slovin’s formula was utilized for sample size calculation to give a sample size of 133 respondents. Structured questionnaire was used to collect the data from the respondents. Both descriptive mainly frequencies, means and the standard deviations were adopted while inferential statistics involved Pearson’s correlation analysis, regression analysis and analysis of variance for drawing conclusions from the study findings.
Findings: In conclusion, the analysis indicates that employee recognition and job enlargement positively influence organizational performance in Water Bottling Companies in Garissa County. Employee recognition, particularly through public praise, appreciation, and involvement in decision-making, demonstrated a strong correlation (R = 0.815) and significant positive impact (B = 0.437, p = 0.004) on performance. Similarly, job enlargement, through task variety and role clarity, showed a highly significant positive contribution (B = 0.586, p < 0.001). However, employee empowerment revealed a complex relationship, with a negative coefficient (B = -0.277, p = 0.009), suggesting that in this context, excessive empowerment may reduce performance.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: To address these findings, it is recommended that structured employee recognition programs be enhanced, job enlargement strategies be expanded to align with staff needs, and empowerment practices be reevaluated to ensure they are carefully integrated with organizational goals. Balancing empowerment with support and clear guidelines is essential to avoid unintended negative effects.
La symbolique de trois prénoms féminins dans "Les Vertueux" de Yasmina Khadra
Authors: Bengoua Soufiane
Published: January 2025

Le prénom littéraire est le signe linguistique autour duquel se construit la compréhension du récit. L’auteur deLes Vertueux voue un culte immodéré pour les prénoms. D’ailleurs, lui-même écrit sous un nom de plume relatif aux prénoms de sa femmeYasminaKhadra.Nos différentes lectures des œuvres de l’auteur et en particulier la dernière en date, nous a poussé à nous intéresser aux prénoms attribués aux trois personnages féminins dans le roman, Abla, Lalla et Mariem. Nous pensons que, pour l’auteur,les prénoms appartiennent à des classes lexico-sémantiques au même titre qu’un sujet ou un verbe dans une phrase. Le prénom chez Khadraforge le personnage et non le contraire. Pour lui, le prénom est réel et non fictif et il apparaît comme une composante essentielle de l’écriture romanesque. L’acte de prénommer ces personnages est plus social que littéraire, car non seulement la portée sémantico-culturelle est prégnante, mais en plus, le lecteur averti[1] arrive à cerner l’épaisseur du personnage à travers le prénom.Nous tenterons à travers une analyse sémio-onomastique de cerner la portée symbolique du choix des prénoms féminins utilisés par l’auteur. Trois prénoms féminin relatifs aux trois figures emblématiques dans le récit constitueront le point de départ de cette progression. Nous allons inventorier tous les éléments discursifs relatifs aux trois personnages féminins et comparer leurs prénoms éponymes avec les données historiques, culturelles et religieuses locales pour mettre en exergue l’ampleur de la charge symbolique des prénoms. Cette progression s’appuie sur les travaux de Zonabend (2001) et Iliescu (2013) qui valorisent la conscientisation du personnage qui demeure un acte intimement lié à la dénomination.
 
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An Analysis of Periodic Motion Using Fractional Calculus
Authors: Muley Yogesh , Mangrulkar Bhagyashri , THETE RAJENDRA , HANDIBAG SUJIT
Published: January 2025

Fractional calculus has gained significant attention from engineers because of its ability to generalisethe concept of derivatives to non-integer orders. This study explores the applications of fractional calculus in engineering mathematics, particularly focusing on the analysis of periodic motion. Although extensive research has been conducted in this domain, the proposed models and algorithms are still in their early stages of development. This study examines the harmonic oscillator problem using a fractional derivative damping term, which is proportional to the velocity, instead of the conventional damping term. This paper presents a series of solutions comparing fractional-order solutions and damping ratios, not only for semi-derivatives but also for a range of fractional orders. An association between the fractional order (α) and damping ratio (η) has been elucidated to minimise the computational duration necessary for resolving the fractional equation of motion pertaining to a one-dimensional simple harmonic oscillator. The roots obtained using this method can be applied to solve the simple harmonic oscillations of a mass between two springs with transverse oscillations. This investigation’s outcomes advance our understanding of fractional harmonic oscillator behaviour andhighlight the efficacy of fractional calculus in tackling intricate engineering challenges.
Creando “aulas sin ruido” en Boquete, Chiriquí, Panamá
Authors: Sagel Daphne
Published: January 2025

El ruido es un contaminante que silenciosamente va afectando la salud y la calidad de vida. Panamá es un país en desarrollo con alta concentración de tráfico. La población de Boquete, Chiriquí, no se escapa de este matiz, sobre todo su zona central. En este estudio se busca conocer y analizar el impacto que tiene el ruido en las aulas de clase de una escuela secundaria, al igual que conocer la percepción de la comunidad educativa. Dentro de los resultados obtenido encontramos niveles de 35,5 dB hasta 96,0 dB, lo que indica la alta contaminación en los salones; también la encuesta realizada a la comunidad educativa indica que el 55,8% desconoce los niveles permitidos en las aulas de clases y el 67,4% desconocían las leyes que rigen el ruido en Panamá.
paseo aleatorio en la bolsa de valores de Panamá
Authors: Castillo Poveda Leonel Antonio
Published: January 2025

Los mercados de valores han sido objeto de estudio intenso por matemáticos, estadísticos y economistas desde el siglo XX, en gran parte motivados por el posible beneficio que pudiese obtenerse de descifrar los patrones que presentan. Una de las teorías principales que prevalecen hoy en día, y la primera en ser planteada matemáticamente, indica que los retornos del mercado son completamente aleatorios y de volatilidad finita. Además de tener evidencia empírica, esta idea es popular por facilitar tareas importantes como la construcción de portafolios y la gestión de riesgos. En este artículo se pone a prueba esta teoría con el mercado de valores panameño, el cual nunca ha sido incluido en estudios previos de esta idea. Los resultados indican que el mercado panameño es indistinguible de un paseo aleatorio en ciertas temporalidades, pero en el muy corto plazo presenta el fenómeno de reversión a la media.
Mâtürîdî'nin Görüşleri Işığında Güven Toplumunun Oluşumuna Katkı Sunan Temel Unsurlar
Authors: ÖĞÜK Emine
Published: January 2025

Bu makale Mâtürîdî’nin toplum düzenini bozan bazı tutum ve inançların reddine ve toplumun karşı karşıya kaldığı bazı sorunları aşmaya katkı sunacak mahiyetteki fikirlerinin tespitini yaparak değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Bu çerçevede Mâtürîdî’nin toplumun karakteristik özellikleriyle ilgili yaptığı analizler, farklı gruplara yaklaşım stratejisinin incelikleri ve toplum düzenine zarar veren çeşitli gruplarla olan mücadele yöntemleri ele alınmaktadır. Makalede Mâtürîdî’nin toplumun karakteristiği ile ilgili sosyo-psikolojik analizleri, bölgede İslam’dan önceki dönemlerde de yaygın olan ve eski inançlarından kurtulamayan çeşitli din ve inanç gruplarının bazı görüşlerine yönelik reddiyeleri yer almaktadır. Mâtürîdî’nin pek çok şekli bulunan fanatizmle ve büyük günah işlediği iddiasıyla insanları tekfir ederek toplumda çatışma zemini oluşturan ve çeşitli grupların birbirlerini ortadan kaldırmalarına neden olan şiddet, taassup ve tefrikaya sevkeden anlayışlarla mücadele yöntemleri üzerinde durulmuştur. Yine onun toplumda sevgi, kardeşlik ve dayanışma gibi bireyler arası sosyal ilişkileri güçlendiren esaslar ve toplumdaki temel ihtiyaçları karşılamaya katkı sunan tevhid, adalet, hakkaniyet ve hoşgörü ilkesine yapmış olduğu vurgular çerçevesinde toplumda birlikte yaşamaya, insanları yüksek bilinç seviyesine taşımaya ve toplum düzeninin devamını sağlamaya ilişkin mesajları değerlendirilmiştir. Bu bilgilerden hareketle Mâtürîdî’nin görüşleri çerçevesinde günümüz toplumlarının ıslahı ve mevcut daralmalardan kurtulma yöntemlerinin tespitine ilişkin stratejiler tespit edilmiştir.
Tanah'ta Sudan Geçme Metaforları
Authors: Nermin ÖZTÜRK
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışmanın amacı Tanah’ta geçen su metaforlarını tespit etmektir. Güçlü bir metafor olarak tüm kutsal metinlerde, mitolojide ve edebiyatta kullanılan su unsuru en temel dini ifade biçimlerinden birisidir. Tanah'ta suyun birçok kullanım şekli vardır. Bu çalışmada ele alınan konu ise, suyun bir nehir veya deniz gibi aşılması veya geçilmesi gereken bir engel olması itibarıyladır. Bu bağlamda Tanah’ta İbrahim, Yakup, Musa, Yeşu, Davut, İlyas ve Elişa gibi önemli şahsiyetlerin yer aldığı bazı hikâyelerde sudan geçme olayını görmek mümkündür. Dikkat edildiğinde görülecektir ki bu sudan geçme hikayeleri bir şekilde Kutsal Toprak veya Vaat Edilen Toprak kavramıyla yakından ilişkilidir. Tanah'taki bu sudan geçme motiflerini, özellikle İsrailoğullarının kutsal topraklara ulaşma serüvenindeki bu son derece önemli pasajları, hem mecazi hem de gerçek anlamlarıyla değerlendirmek mümkündür. Özellikle deniz ve nehir geçişleri gibi normal şartlarda imkânsız gibi görünen bu su geçişleri düşmanlara yıkım ve ölüm getirirken, Tanah'taki anlatıya göre ilahi koruma altındakilere kurtuluş, özgürlük ve hayat getirmiştir. Sembol dilinde suyun renksiz, kokusuz, şekilsiz ve içine konulduğu kabın şeklini alan özellikleri nedeniyle zihni temsil ettiği düşünüldüğünde, sudan geçme motiflerinin geçiş tamamlanmadan veya Kutsal'a ulaşmadan önce geçilmesi gereken tehlikeli bir eşik alanını temsil ettiğini söyleyebiliriz.
Analisis Penggunaan Media Gambar Seri dalam Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Teks Prosedur pada Siswa Kelas IV SD Negeri Kadubera 4
Authors: Nuraeni Siti , Aprianti Amalia , Rahman Patra Aghtiar
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini menganalisis efektivitas media gambar seri dalam meningkatkan keterampilan menulis teks prosedur siswa kelas IV SD Negeri Kadubera 4. Sebanyak 29 siswa dilibatkan, dengan data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan angket. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa media gambar seri mampu meningkatkan nilai rata-rata keterampilan menulis siswa dari 60,5 menjadi 80,7. Siswa menjadi lebih mampu menyusun langkah-langkah prosedur secara runtut dan sesuai kaidah kebahasaan. Media gambar seri tidak hanya memperjelas alur langkah prosedur, tetapi juga meningkatkan minat dan motivasi siswa dalam menulis. Media ini dapat menjadi strategi efektif bagi guru untuk mengembangkan keterampilan menulis siswa.