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Interplay of Corporate Sector, Politics, and Media in Shaping News Contents in Nepal
Authors: Pandey Lekhanath
Published: May 2024

This paper examines the intricate implications arising from the symbiotic relationship among the corporate sector, politics, and media in shaping news content in Nepal. This study analyzes the dynamics and interplay between politics, corporate sectors and the influence they can have on the media content largely within the privately run for-profit media outlets in Nepal. The theoretical foundation for this study has been rooted in Habermas’ public sphere model of mass media (1989). The study revealed that vested corporate and political interests are hugely influential both in shaping the opinion and performance of the news media. Besides, the corporate influence, the ideological division of media outlets and journalists not only raises ethical concerns but also the quality of discourse. Taken together, they only undermine the very credibility of the media institutions which does not allow them to become what Habermas calls the public sphere.
Head Teacher's Self-efficacy with Transforming Leadership for Changing School
Authors: Adhikari Devi Prasad
Published: May 2024

In the context of Nepal, most of government-aided schools are poorly managed. They could not provide good achievement academically and non-academically. Head teacher's leadership is considered highly significant for the transformation of such schools. The schools are not getting expected change. However, there are very few schools that have been transformed considerably. This study explored the role of head teachers’ self-efficacy and their transformative leadership qualities in connection to the transformation of schools. Along with this, teachers' perception about the head teachers' leadership role and impact in the transformation process were also underpinned. This multiple case study of two government schools from Dhading district adopted qualitative method. The findings were illustrated in narrative and descriptive way. Research findings indicated the current situation of transformed schools, leadership effect, the head teachers' self-efficacy and transformative leadership qualities. The findings are helpful to head teachers, administrators, teachers, policy makers and school managers per se in order to transform schools.
Equitable Pedagogical Practices in Learning Mathematics at Secondary Schools in Nepal
Authors: Lamsal Hari
Published: May 2024

The central focus of this study is to explore equitable pedagogical practices in learning mathematics in diversified learners’ mathematics classrooms. This study focused on investigating the challenges faced by mathematics teachers to conduct equitable pedagogical practices in learning mathematics in mathematics classrooms and exploring the possible ways to promote equitable pedagogical practices in learning mathematics. An interpretive critical theory paradigm was employed for collecting, analysing, and interpreting data in an iterative process. Qualitative narratives were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), and classroom observations of which five secondary-level mathematics teachers of Dhading were observed. Through multi-layered theme analysis and interpretation, the study produced five emergent challenges: linguistic issues, classroom diversity, the dominance of banking pedagogy, student absenteeism, school environment, and socioeconomic position. Moreover, the study showed eight different ways to promote equitable pedagogical practices in learning mathematics: providing additional support for marginalized students, using multi-methods of mathematics teaching, promoting peer and group work, individual treatment, motivational counseling, teaching mathematics relating to daily life, promoting collaborative learning and cooperative teaching, and promoting culturally responsive teaching.
Drivers of Land Abandonment in Neelakantha Municipality: Perceptions of Farmers
Authors: Shrestha Pradeep
Published: May 2024

This study analysed the role of factors for land abandonment in Neelakantha municipality, Dhading. For this purpose, survey and causal-comparative research design are used. Similarly, Reliability and normality of the collected data was ensured by using cronbach alpha and Shapiro-Wilk test respectively. Then after, inferential statistical tools i.e. Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis have been used to derive the result of the study. This study found that there is a significant impact of high cost of agro product, out migration, rough topography, lack of government protection from international competition, and destruction of food crops by wild animals on land abandonment. However, the impact of irrigation facility and market access on land abandonment was not statistically significant. The findings of the study suggest that the factors that contribute to land abandonment are complex and interrelated. However, the study provides some evidence that the factors that were found to be statistically significant can play a role in land abandonment.
Women Investors and Financial Literacy in Nepal
Authors: Chalise Dhan Raj , Timilsena Jagat , Acharya Sujana
Published: May 2024

Abstract Financial literacy refers to the ability to understand how money operates. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the factors influencing financial literacy among Nepalese women investors. The study aims to explore how financial attitudes, financial behaviors, subjective norms, intentions toward investment, and knowledge about investment products affect financial literacy among Nepalese women investors. Employing a descriptive and exploratory research design, this study considers all women who are investors in NEPSE as the population of interest. Among these women investors, a sample of 372 was randomly selected after preliminary observations were conducted to identify potential respondents. Data was collected through a set of questionnaires distributed to the respondents. The study revealed significant positive correlations among financial attitudes, financial behaviors, subjective norms, intentions toward investment, and knowledge about investment products as independent and financial literacy as dependent variable under study. Additionally, the regression analysis showed that financial attitudes, financial behaviors, subjective norms, intentions toward investment, and knowledge about investment products had a significant positive impact on financial  literacy among Nepalese women investors.
Everyday Racism and Social Representations in Faulkner's Dry September: A Critical Discourse Analysis
Authors: Bohara Giri Singh
Published: May 2024

This paper presents a critical analysis of racial discourse and social representations of people in everyday situations. It begins with a brief discussion of how everyday racism differs from the general understanding of racism. Relying on the review of some previous works on racism, van Dijk's “socio-cognitive model” and some discursive mechanisms (rationalization, emotionalization, and stereotypization) by which racism can be initiated, practiced, maintained, or terminated are discussed and used as the conceptual framework to analyze the elite discourse. This article employs Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as a research tool to unravel the complex webs of racial associations and representations that go into everyday communication with illustration and evidence from William Faulkner's short story, “Dry September.” The results show that the racist people use discourse as a means of promoting their supremacy and group interests, and use it to legitimate their courses of action as well. CDA, as the sole non-recursive methodology, can reveal how the dominant group frames social inequalities using various discursive strategies and maintains power and privilege over the vulnerable one.
Hegemony of English Language: An Analysis of Advertisement Strategies Adopted by Private Schools of Nepal
Authors: Mahara Krishna Kumari
Published: May 2024

Using Fairclough's (1992) three-dimensional framework (i.e., discourse, text, and social practice), this paper critically examines the linguistic and pictorial discourse of private school advertisement strategies, particularly those for new admissions initiatives, to better understand how the English language functions and how it predominates Nepali and other languages in the context of Nepal. The pictures of advertising in English for 'new admission open' published by private schools were collected as research data and, then, critically analyzed the pictorial and linguistic discourse represented by them. This critical discourse analysis reveals that although Nepalese language policy in education prioritizes multilingual education, all private schools solely offer instruction in English as a second language. Most parents and children are drawn to English-speaking schools due to the influence of the language and the appealing marketing tactics utilized by private schools. Language prejudice and racial inequity are brought about by the idea that English is a superior language. The idea that English is a better language generates prejudice towards other languages and social injustice and the identity of Nepali and other local languages is being undermined by the dominance of English in schools.
Initial Public Offering (IPO) and Factors Influencing Investment Decision: Evidence from Dhangadhi
Authors: Joshi Surendra Prasad
Published: May 2024

This study examines the initial public offering (IPO) and factors influencing investment decisions: evidence from Dhangadhi on the prospectus review, academic qualification, and experience. Prospect Theory and the Information Processing Perspective are discussed to understand the psychological biases and information processing capabilities that influence investors in IPOs. Data was collected through a survey of 200 respondents to investigate these factors empirically. The results of the study indicate significant relationships between the variables. The correlation analysis reveals strong positive correlations between the review of the prospectus and investment decision, as well as experience and investment decision. The correlation between academic qualification and investment decisions was positive but relatively weak. Furthermore, the regression analysis confirms the influence of these factors on investment decisions. The regression results demonstrate that reviewing a prospectus, academic qualification, and experience significantly affects investment decisions in IPOs. A higher review of a prospectus, educational qualifications, and experience are associated with more favorable investment decisions. The findings of this study have important implications for investors, financial professionals, and policymakers. Future research could consider a more extensive and diverse sample and investigate additional factors influencing IPO investment decisions.
Remittances and Financial Deepening in Nepal
Authors: Bhandari Suresh Singh
Published: May 2024

In the case of remarkable remittance inflows, the impact of remittances on financial development in Nepal has not been adequately studied. Therefore, this paper investigates the effects of remittances on financial development, using Nepal as a case study for the period from 1975 to 2021. The study examines the impact of remittances on the broad money supply. Alongside remittances as the key explanatory variable, other control explanatory variables such as gross capital formation, total trade, real gross domestic product, the national consumer price index, and foreign aid were considered. Unit root analysis revealed that all variables were integrated at order one. Consequently, a cointegration test was conducted, indicating the presence of at least one cointegration equation. Subsequently, an ordinary least squares regression was performed using the first difference data. The results were subjected to various econometric diagnostic tests, including assessment for autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity, multicollinearity, normality, as well as the Durbin–Watson test, t-tests for coefficients, and the F-test. Both the coefficient of determination and the adjusted coefficient of determination confirmed that the models were well-fitted. The outcomes of the model suggest that remittances have a positive impact on the enhancement of the broad money supply. Based on these findings, the study recommends implementing policies aimed at boosting remittance inflows into the country to further financial development in Nepal, specifically promoting financialdeepening.
Status of Agricultural Stagnation in Nepalese Economy: A Descriptive Analysis
Authors: Khatri Bishnu Bahadur , Timsina Tirtha Raj
Published: May 2024

Agriculture contributes as a means of survival for more than half of the total population in Nepal, the production and productivity of the sector remain stagnant during the recent years. In this connection, the aim of this research paper is to find out the current status and causes of agricultural stagnation in Nepal. This is a review based descriptive research paper having quantitative information. Secondary data are used to accumulate the information and describe the result depending on the research objective. The result of this paper revealed that there are some factorsuch as technological backwardness, absentee landlords, migration, and attraction of the youth for remittance income abroad are responsible for agricultural stagnation. Mitigation of such factors through the intensification and modernization for agricultural transformation is well accepted measure to enhance agricultural outcomes by which the problem of agricultural stagnation would be resolved.
Challenges Faced by Students in Open and Distance Mode of Education
Authors: Joshi Bishnu Maya , Acharya Umesh , Koirala Padma
Published: May 2024

This study uses the quantitative methodology and cross-sectional study to examine the individual challenges faced by students in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) at Tribhuvan University's Faculty of Education. The research investigates the complexities of ODL, a flexible educational paradigm adopted by Tribhuvan University to reach diverse students. The study, conducted through a quantitative approach, examines challenges related to time management, financial constraints, unfavourable learning environments, limited interaction, and technical issues. It employs a Likert scale questionnaire and a cross-sectional design, with data collected from 145 respondents in May/June 2023. The findings reveal that ODL students encounter significant challenges in time management, financial constraints, and unfavourable learning environments. The digital divide and financial issues widen educational inequalities, posing obstacles for students from underprivileged and rural areas. The results underscore the multifaceted nature of challenges faced by ODL students, emphasizing the importance of tailored interventions. The analysis of socio-demographic variables indicates variations in challenges among different student groups, highlighting the need for inclusive support mechanisms. Despite gender-related differences being non-significant, variations in challenges based on caste/ethnicity, study programs, and other factors necessitate holistic strategies for improving the ODL experience. The study concludes with recommendations for addressing challenges, including bridging the digital divide, providing structured support for time management, and addressing financial barriers. Acknowledging and addressing these challenges is crucial for maximizing the transformative potential of ODL in higher education. The findings contribute valuable insights for educational institutions and policymakers aiming to enhance the ODL experience and ensure equitable access for diverse student populations.
Cultural Ambivalence in Murakami's Norwegian Wood
Authors: Adhikari Rishiram
Published: May 2024

This study analyzes Haruki Murakami's novel Norwegian Wood from the perspective of cultural ambivalence. Toru, the main character of the novel neither totally follows western culture nor rejects it. He adopts western culture in the name of becomes modernize and also continue the Japanese culture for the sake of preserving cultural identities. In the same manner Naoko, Reliko and Midori Kobayashi also face the problem in their life and are being victimized the situation of cultural ambivalence. The main concern of the study is to analyze   the situation of Japanese youth during the time of World War II. The study followed qualitative research design and analyzed analyzes novel based on textual analysis. Closed reading of the text is the main tools of data collection and only the secondary sources of data were used in this study gathered from library research. Books, articles, journals and Google based information were the main source of secondary data. Conclusion has been made on the basis of interpretation and analysis of the collected data. From the interpretation of the text, it is found that characters of the novel have been facing the problem of identity crisis in their life due to cultural hegemony of America after the World War II. In the World War II Japan had defeated from the American troop and feel humiliation in the defeated situation that also affected in culture.
Measurement of Value Added Tax (VAT) Efficiency of Nepal
Authors: Poudel Surya Prasad
Published: May 2024

VAT is indirect tax, becoming major sources of Government revenue worldwide. VAT is paid in an effort to uplift the tax collection efficiency in order to recover their budget deficit and enhance the economic stability. But the efficiency of VAT collection has played negative roles like standard VAT rate, threshold, list of tax exempted or zero rate goods and services, tax evasion, political commitment, stable government etc. This research has taken secondary data from Government’s authentic publication from 2010/011 to 2020/021. All these data were analyzed on the helps of trend analysis, VAT to GDP ratio, VAT efficiency ratio and C-efficiency ratio. All the indicators have been found positive. The collection of VAT and GDP appear in increasing trend. The increasing trend of VAT is higher than GDP. The VAT to GDP ratio reaches from 3.95 to 11.84, VAT efficiency ratio extends from 30.38 to 91.12 and average C-efficiency ratio of the study period 64.7. The studied indicators proved that VAT has improving collection efficiency, increasing trend of collection and improving in role on GDP on Nepalese economy. From all these, VAT should be more income generative in the future and help to minimize the budget deficiency of Nepal Government.
Stress Distribution Analysis using ANSYS of the Nose Landing Gear of STOL Aircrafts Considering Runway Gradient: A Simulation Study
Authors: Yadav Bharosh Kumar , Yadav Ramhit , Sudhakar K.
Published: May 2024

Landing gear failures are a major cause of aircraft failures because they are an integral part of the aircraft's development. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 50% of all aircraft failures occur during take-offs and landing. The landing gear of a short take-offs and landing (STOL) aircraft has had its static and dynamic forces analyzed analytically and numerically. SOLIWORKS is used to model the landing gear, and ANSYS is used to perform the numerical simulation results. Following it, the model is examined for stress and deformation with the boundary conditions and computed loads into account. This study uses structural finite element analysis (FEA) to analyze the nose gear's stress behavior and displacement during landing, as well as to assess the effect of the runway gradient. Utilizing a comprehensive numerical simulation, the landing gear of a real material Twin-Otter STOL aircraft has been demonstrated to be subjected to a dynamic force of 3653.26N, a pneumatic pressure of 1.59MPa, a bead pressure of 7.97MPa, and a vertical force of 1672.31lbs on level runways, or runways with no gradient. These findings will increase the level of confidence of aircraft manufacturers to make necessary appropriate design of STOL aircraft’s landing gear. It may can decrease the aircraft accidents and increase human life safety ultimately saving valuable time and resources too.
Sustentabilidade da cadeia de suprimentos: aprendizado do setor hoteleiro com a pandemia Covid-19
Authors:   , Oliveira Claudio Tadeu Pinheiro de
Published: May 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented event, the restrictions imposed with the aim of preventing and controlling the spread of contamination by the new virus changed social and political aspects and directly impacted all sectors of the economy. The Supply Chain encompasses all activities associated with the flow and transformation of resources, from the extraction of raw materials to delivery to the consumer, to travel restrictions that harm both consumers and suppliers, regardless of their size, location or sector. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic required changes and adaptation throughout the business context, increasing the need for an Organizational Learning process in a Sustainable Supply Chain. This work analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Organizational Learning (OA) in a Sustainable Supply Chain (CSS) in the hospitality sector, specifically in the Resorts type of accommodation. An analysis of scenarios divided into cycles was carried out, where the first cycle demonstrates before the pandemic, the second and third during the pandemic and the fourth cycle the end of the pandemic. The work identifies in each cycle the learning structure, the capabilities developed and in which CSS sustainability learning phase the cycle is. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, which corresponds to cycles 3 and 4, the environment in the resorts was prone to change and with high commitment from its employees. This differentiated environment allowed us to accelerate and improve AO processes in a CSS in a more agile and dynamic way. Despite the reduction in Sustainability actions, most of the actions that were maintained were in the environmental aspect. With the return to normality, cycle 4, it also created an environment that can develop self-management of learning procedures in CSS, if the proactive behavior of its stakeholders is maintained with the return of normal operations in the hotel sector
O licenciamento ambiental e a efetividade dos sistemas de logística reversa: estudo de caso nos setores de eletroeletrônicos de uso doméstico e de embalagem em geral no estado de São Paulo
Authors:   , Colona Sueli Ferreira
Published: May 2024

Despite the advances in post-consumer accountability policies such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) on the international stage and the National Solid Waste Policy (NSWP) domestically, several challenges persist for their greater effectiveness, such as eco-design implementation, expansion of collection and disposal infrastructure, development of management indicators, and technologies to address the increasing complexity of waste. In the face of this scenario, the State of São Paulo, pioneering in the country, established companies' mandatory implementation of Reverse Logistics Systems (RLS) as a condition for environmental licensing with the Environmental Company of the State of São Paulo (CETESB). However, until now, little is known about how this regulation has effectively contributed to the structuring and implementing RLS in the State of São Paulo. This research aimed to analyze the effectiveness of RLS in the sectors of household electronic appliances and packaging in general, which are part of the environmental licensing process in the State of São Paulo. The methodological approach was qualitative and exploratory, with data collection techniques focusing on semi-structured interviews with multiple stakeholders from the two sectors under study, documentary analysis, and researcher observations—the data analysis strategy employed content analysis supported by NVivo software. The results show that stakeholders interviewed from the two analyzed sectors recognize positive aspects of the new legislation, such as its inductive character to increase business adherence and promote the advancement in the structuring and implementation of RLS in the State of São Paulo, such as the gradual integration of waste picker cooperatives into RLS. However, there remains a significant number of barriers to expanding RLS that the regulation has contributed little to overcome. The limited effectiveness of the public sector's oversight process to ensure business commitment to implementing their RLS is highlighted. Furthermore, this research showed that the new legislation enabled Retail to exempt itself from its responsibility in the shared management of post-consumer waste. The results of this research allow the advancement of future studies in other sectors facing challenges in post-consumer waste management and provide valuable insights for professionals and managers involved in implementing and improving RL practices
O sofrimento psíquico no trabalho de professores de uma universidade federal no Brasil: um estudo à luz da sociologia clínica e da psicodinâmica do trabalho
Authors:   , César Raissa Mariano
Published: May 2024

In order to relate teaching activity in public higher education with psychological suffering at work, this study proposed to carry out qualitative research, anchored in the theoretical-epistemological assumptions of clinical sociology and work psychodynamics. The research problem was structured based on the following research questions: Are there situations that lead professors at Brazilian publi c federal universities to experience problems of psychological distress at work? What are they? How do these teachers experience these supposed situations and what actions do they take to deal with them? In terms of research strategies, we used comprehensive semi-structured interviews and direct observation. The central focus of the research was placed on the experiences of the teachers who were interviewed, but we sought to take into account the relationships that these experiences have with the broader po litical, economic and social contexts, both in the country and in the central-west region, where the empirical locus of the research is located, a Federal University in the Central -West Region. The results show that teachers suffer from the precariousness of the workplace and the lack of financial, material and human resources for professional and technical development. They also highlight that suffering can result from interpersonal relationships marked by ego disputes and by belonging or not to groups fav ored by proximity to the higher organizational structure of IFES. The socioeconomic and political context also appears as causes of suffering, evidenced by the lack of recognition of teaching work and public policies to value higher education. Finally, the study reveals that the effects of psychological suffering can be observed in depression, anxiety, Burnout syndrome, physical pain, leading in extreme cases to give up the career of Higher Education Professor at IFES
ANAEROBIC POWER IN SOCCER PLAYERS OF BASE CATEGORY IN DIFFERENT TRAINING SEASONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Zecchin Arthur , Carrijo Gabriel Mario Leite , Ribeiro Victor Barbosa , Battaglion Eliana Leão do Prado , Gomide Euripedes Barsanulfo Gonçalves , Dos Santos Sinval Evelino
Published: May 2024

Anaerobic power tests are more common to be applied in intermittent sports, such as soccer. In general, these tests can give usefulinformation about training status, rehabilitation process and maturation in base-categories. The present study aimed to organize and evaluatethe findings about anaerobic power tests in base-category soccer players in different training seasons, through the validity and quality of thestudies. The review study organized selected studies through the research in three data bases and qualified each study using validated methods.After a screening a total of six studies were included for the evaluation. All the studies reveled acceptable qualification. Three of the six studiesdemonstrated improvement of anaerobic power in middle or ending of the season. Three studies showed no changes or decrease of anaerobicpower in the beginning of the season (pre-season). The conclusion was that base-categories (sub-15 and sub-17) appear to decrease the resultsin anaerobic power tests in the beginning of the pre-season.
UMA SESSÃO DE EXERCÍCIO DE FORÇA DE ABDUTORES DE QUADRIL ATÉ A FALHA NÃO ALTERA O VALGO DINÂMICO DO JOELHO E A ATIVAÇÃO MUSCULAR DURANTE TAREFAS DE ATERRISAGEM
Authors: Casagrande Rafael , Nodari Camila , Borges Iury , Fitarelli Luan , Sonda Francesca , Meireles Denise , Rodrigues Rodrigo
Published: May 2024

Os abdutores do quadril têm papel fundamental para a estabilidade do membro inferior, sendo que a fraqueza deles pode levar ao desalinhamento do membro inferior. A fadiga muscular por meio de exercício físico é uma estratégia para causar redução de força para investigar o impacto sobre o controle do membro inferior. O objetivo do estudo foi verificar o efeito de uma sessão de exercício para abdutores de quadril até a falha sobre o valgo dinâmico do joelho e ativação dos músculos abdutores do quadril durante aterrissagem unilateral e bilateral. Dezessete indivíduos realizaram aterrisagens unilaterais e bilaterais com medidas da ativação dos músculos glúteo médio (GMed) e tensor da fáscia lata (TFL) e o índice de valgo dinâmico antes e após a realização de uma sessão de exercício para abdutores de quadril (4 séries de 10 RM com intervalo de 2 minutos entre as séries). Quanto ao índice de valgo dinâmico, ele foi maior na aterrisagem unilateral (p < 0,001), sem efeito do exercício (p = 0,613). Na ativação, GMed e TFL foram mais ativos na aterrisagem unilateral comparado à bilateral (p < 0,001), sem efeito do exercício sobre a ativação (p > 0,05). A realização de uma sessão de exercícios de força para abdução de quadril até a falha não foi capaz de alterar o valgo dinâmico e a ativação dos abdutores do quadril. Ainda, a aterrisagem unilateral gerou maior grau de valgo dinâmico do joelho e maior ativação da musculatura do GMed e TFL do que a aterrisagem bilateral.
FUNDAMENTOS DO FUTSAL: EVIDÊNCIA COM BASE NO CONTEÚDO E NA ESTRUTURA INTERNA
Authors: Pedroso Alessandro Ferreira , França Santos de Lima Maria Beatriz , Rodrigues Alves Mylena Aparecida
Published: May 2024

A análise de desempenho fornece dados por meio da interação dos vários aspectos que envolvem os esportes, a saber, os aspectos físicos, técnicos, táticose psicológicos. Nesse contexto, a presente pesquisa intenciona validar os conceitos das principais ações do futsal, por meio das evidências com base no conteúdo econfiabilidade intra e interobservador. Participaram das evidências de validade com base no conteúdo nove especialistas com média de idade de 44,2±9,27 anos emédia de experiência na área do futsal de 24,7±8,70 anos, sendo 88,9% dos especialistas com nível internacional e 55,5% atuantes na prática e professor do ensinosuperior. Participaram das evidências de validade com base na estrutura interna dois analistas experientes que foram submetidos a analisarem três jogos da categoriade base masculina. Os valores calculados do CVC no presente manuscrito para clareza da linguagem (0,90), pertinência prática (0,96) e pertinência teórica (0,96)foram satisfatórios e a confiabilidade intraobservador e interobservador obtiveram valores entre 0,98 e 0,99, classificadas assim com um grau forte de concordância.Contudo, pode-se afirmar que os conceitos das principais ações do futsal apresentam evidências baseadas no conteúdo e na estrutura interna.
EFEITO DO USO DA TÉCNICA IRRADIAÇÃO DE SANGUE INTRAVASCULAR COM LASER MODIFICADA SOBRE A FORÇA MUSCULAR E PARÂMETROS BIOQUÍMICOS EM PESSOAS OBESAS COM COMORBIDADES: UM ESTUDO PILOTO ALEATÓRIO CONTROLADO
Authors: Lima de Paiva Rogério , Dos Santos Rosa Thiago , Lima de Sousa Leandro , Santos Ferreira Carlos Ernesto , Prestes Jonato
Published: May 2024

A prevalência da obesidade vem aumento mundialmente e representa um grande desafio para a saúde pública mundial. Ademais, indivíduos obesos apresentam prevalência superior para o diagnóstico de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis como hipertensão arterial, diabetes mellitus, dislipidemia, câncer, desordens psicológicas (depressão), inflamação e doença renal crônica. Por isso, avaliar o uso de novas técnicas que apresentam resultados benéficos no tratamento de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis é de fundamental importância para essa população. Trata-se de um estudo piloto de caráter experimental aleatório controlado e duplo-cego. Dez participantes foram recrutados para o presente estudo na condição de obesidade com índice de massa corporal (IMC) superior a 30kg/m2, sedentários (as), idade entre 30 e 50 anos. Os participantes do projeto foram divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos. O primeiro foi o grupo controle (placebo + exercício físico, 4 mulheres e 1 homem), o segundo (4 mulheres e 1 homem) recebeu a terapia irradiação de sangue intravascular com laser (ILIB) modificado padrão e fizeram exercícios físicos. A força de preensão manual e parâmetros bioquímicos foram avaliados na primeira semana antes da intervenção e quatro semanas após a intervenção. Após a intervenção, nenhuma diferença entre o grupo controle e o grupo experimental foram verificadas para todas as variáveis analisadas (p ≥ 0,05). Com isso, independentemente da aplicação ou não aplicação da ILIB utilizando as especificações no presente estudo previamente a prática de TR, resultados similares sobre a força muscular e parâmetros bioquímicas em pessoas obesas com comorbidades foram verificados.
Content and structure of social practices
Authors: Dodonova Vera , Dodonov Danylo
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of defining social practices and their content, in which a comprehensive approach to the study of social practices is justified. To this end, it is necessary to adhere to the following methodological guidelines: first, the postmodern vision of reality, which emphasizes pluralism as a worldview and methodological guideline for understanding social processes; secondly, the study of social practices in the aspect of everyday life, based on the methodological guidelines of background knowledge and the concept of the "revealing" nature of practices; thirdly, theories of social action that exist in modern sociology, since the core of any social practice is social activity. The article notes the fact that today in science, three levels of social practices are distinguished depending on the role of the subject, namely, social practices of subjects in everyday activities, social practices of groups and communities, social practices of institutions and organizations. The nature of social practices is explained by two approaches - the background character of the practice and the "revealing" nature of the practices. Background practice is the context against which utterances and behavior are interpreted. The "revealing" nature of practices is related to the problem of identities. Practices constitute and reproduce identities or reveal basic modes of social existence at a specific historical moment. Meaningfully, social practices have spatial and temporal localization and may differ depending on the historical period, cultural features of the country or region, and the state system. The article provides a description of social time and social space, analyzes the space-time continuum - the chronotope. The third element of social practices is social action, which acts as the nucleus around which all social life revolves. Social practices are implemented in routine acts of practical actions of individuals in everyday life, existence and functioning of social groups and communities, functioning of social institutions.
Cultural memory
Authors: Shershova Tetiana , Chaika Vladyslava
Published: May 2024

This article discusses the definitions of cultural memory and memory culture, as well as the theoretical aspects of these concepts. The authors attempt to provide their own interpretation of the concept of cultural memory. They also identify the similarities and differences between the two concepts. Cultural memory includes a wide range of elements, such as folk wisdom, myths, legends, folk songs, dances, customs, traditions, art, architecture, and other cultural manifestations. These elements are not only transmitted through generations, but also preserved in special places, such as museums, archives, and libraries. One of the important aspects of cultural memory is the preservation of cultural diversity and languages, as this helps to enrich cultural experience and promote understanding and tolerance between different peoples and cultures. Memory culture is important for the formation of identity and cultural development of society. The authors of the article focus on such aspects of cultural memory and memory culture as: memory politics, transnational memory, cultural heritage, memory and identity, and technologies and memory. The article also analyzes the impact of digital technologies on memory culture. The authors note that digital technologies have both positive and negative consequences for the preservation and transmission of cultural memory. On the one hand, digital technologies allow us to store and transmit information quickly and efficiently, which contributes to the development of science, technology, and culture. On the other hand, digital technologies can lead to distortion and loss of historical sources and cultural heritage. In conclusion, the authors emphasize that cultural memory and memory culture are important phenomena that have a significant impact on the development of society. Both concepts are important for preserving cultural experience and identity. They help people understand their past, shape the future, and define their place in the world.
Compliance with standards of academic integrity in us higher education institutions
Authors: Shynkaruk Oleksandra
Published: May 2024

Peculiarities of compliance with norms of academic integrity in institutions of higher education of the United States of America are considered. In US universities, special Departments of academic integrity have been created, the task of which is to monitor compliance with the norms of academic integrity of all those involved in the educational process. Codes of academic integrity have been developed in all institutions of higher education in this country. The codes contain rules and principles that justify decent educational behavior within the community, develop norms that make it possible to prevent manifestations of academic dishonesty. The work of the Department of Academic Integrity is analyzed and its direction is shown. In order to prevent, consider and fix violations of academic integrity, a legal procedure in the form of a document (Charge of Academic Dishon-Form) has been developed in the USA. Academic Integrity Centers have been established in US universities. Such Centers define academic integrity as a set of five fundamental values: honesty, trust, justice, respect, responsibility. The tools used to ensure the culture of academic integrity in the USA are highlighted. For this purpose, an analysis of the educational process of the University of Chicago, the University of California at Northridge, the University of South Carolina, the University of Stevenson in Maryland, the University of Western Kentucky, and the State University of New Jersey was carried out. In US universities, academic integrity is accepted as a norm, which has turned into a traditional, mandatory element of education. The Standards of Conduct in US Universities have been developed for the academic community. These are Codes of Honor. The main institutional means in the USA in the field of academic integrity are shown.
Assessment of the content of biologically active substances in Hypericum perforatum along an altitude gradient
Authors: Tsugkiev B. G. , Gagieva L. Ch. , Tsugkieva B. B. , Tsagaraeva E. A. , Tseyko L. M.
Published: May 2024

An assessment of the content of flavonoids in the herb St. John’s wort, selected in natural phytocoenosis along an altitudinal gradient, is presented. We used generally accepted methods described in the relevant manuals when conducting research. The material for the study was air-dried samples of the aerial parts of St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) collected at different altitudes. The features of the accumulation of flavonoids (leucoanthocyanins, catechins, flavonols) and the amount of anthracene derivatives in the herb St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) in the phase of mass flowering along an altitudinal gradient were studied. It has been shown that an increased level of anthracene derivatives (in terms of hypericin) is observed at altitudes of 615 - 716 m above sea level. The amount of anthracene derivatives (in terms of hypericin) significantly decreases along the altitudinal gradient. The content of catechins in samples taken along the altitudinal gradient varies within 0.17 - 0.36 mg%. It has been established that plants selected at different altitudes from 615 to 2025 m above sea level are characterized by other content of flavonoids. The samples in the altitude range 615 - 716 m above sea level have the maximum content. The plants selected in the vicinity of the village had the best characteristics for the accumulation of the mass fraction of flavonols. Makhchesk, Irafsky district of the Republic of North Ossetia - Alania, in coenopopulations of a cereal-forb meadow at 1340 m above sea level. Thickets of Hypericum perforatum are found on slopes of southern and southeastern exposure.
Pengaruh Keadilan Distributif dan Keadilan Prosedural Terhadap Keterikatan Karyawan dengan Persepsi Dukungan Organisasi sebagai Variabel Mediasi PT Ramayana Plaza Andalas Kota Padang Tahun 2022
Authors: Tafonao Sukadamai , Jhon Rinaldo  , Susi Yuliastanty
Published: May 2024

Work engagement has always been an important issue in the world of work, this is closely related to the quality of Human Resources which will then determine the success and progress of a company. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of distribution and justice procedures on employee engagement with perceived organizational support as a mediating variable at PT Ramayana Plaza Andalas, Padang City in 2022. The data collection methods were field research and library research. Types and sources of data are primary data and secondary data. The population of this study were all employees of the Ramayana Plaza Andalas Company, Padang City, amounting to 150 people and a sample of 60 people. The analysis method uses path analysis. The results of the study are: (1) distributive justice and procedural justice variables together have a significant effect on employee engagement at PT Ramayana Plaza Andalas, (2) directly distributive justice has a significant effect on perceptions of organizational support for PT Ramayana Plaza Andalas. (3) direct procedural justice has a significant effect on organizational support for PT Ramayana Plaza Andalas, (4) directly distributive justice has a significant effect on employee engagement at PT Ramayana Plaza Andalas. (5) directly procedural justice has a significant effect on employee engagement at PT Ramayana Plaza Andalas, (6) directly perceived organizational support has a significant effect on employee engagement at PT Ramayana Plaza Andalas. (7) there is an effect of distributive justice on employee engagement through perceived organizational support, (8) there is an effect of procedural justice on employee engagement through perceived organizational support.
Pengaruh Pengetahuan, Kemampuan dan Pengalaman Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT. Batang Hari Barisan Padang
Authors: Rasinta Rani , Jhon Rinaldo  , Delvianti Delvianti
Published: May 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi dan memastikan: 1) Pengaruh pengetahuan terhadap produktivitas PT. Staf Row Day Bar. 2) Pengaruh bakat terhadap hasil kerja PT. Personel Row Day Bar. 3) Bagaimana pengalaman kerja mempengaruhi seberapa baik PT. Penampilan personel Row Day Bar. 4) Pengaruh pengetahuan, keterampilan, dan pengalaman kerja terhadap produktivitas PT. Personel Row Day Bar. Populasi penelitian ini terdiri dari 272 individu, dan dengan menggunakan pendekatan random sampling, 162 individu dipilih sebagai sampel dari rumus Slovin. Analisis penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian dan pengujian hipotesis adalah sebagai berikut:1) Pengetahuan secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap seberapa baik PT. Penampilan personel Batang Hari Barisan Padang. 2) PT. Kinerja karyawan Batang Hari Barisan Padang dipengaruhi secara signifikan dan positif oleh kemampuan. 3) Pengalaman kerja berpengaruh cukup positif dan cukup besar terhadap seberapa baik PT. Penampilan personel Batang Hari Barisan Padang. 4) Kinerja karyawan PT. Batang Hari Barisan Padang dipengaruhi secara signifikan dan positif oleh pengetahuan, keterampilan, dan pengalaman kerja. Hasil Koefisien Determinasi sebesar 0,620 yang menunjukkan bahwa 62% kinerja karyawan PT. Batang Hari Barisan Padang dipengaruhi oleh pengetahuan, keterampilan, dan pengalaman kerja, dengan 38% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak termasuk.
Pengaruh Keselamatan Kesehatan Kerja dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan di Pelabuhan Teluk Bungus Padang
Authors: Putri Rismadina Nauli , Salfadri Salfadri , Meri Dwi Anggraeni
Published: May 2024

A port is a place where ships stop to deliver goods or people. Teluk Bungus Padang Harbor is located on Jl Raya Padang - Painan KM 16 Padang, West Sumatra. Teluk Bungus Padang Harbor has 45 employees. This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of occupational safety and health and the work environment on employee performance at the port of Teluk Bungus Padang, both partially and simultaneously. The data collection method used in this research is field research and library research. The population used in this research was 44 people and the sample was 44 people. The data analysis method in this research uses multiple linear regression. The results of this research show that: 1) There is a positive and significant influence of occupational health safety on employee performance. 2) There is a positive and significant influence of the performance environment on employee performance. 3) There is a positive and significant influence on occupational safety and health and the work environment which simultaneously influences employee performance. The magnitude of the contribution of the influence of occupational safety and health and the work environment on employee performance at Teluk Bungus Padang port is 42.9%, while the remaining 57.1% is explained by other variables outside this research such as work motivation, work environment and others.