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Analisis Kajian Framing Dan Penyebaran Hoaks Dalam Surah An-Nisa Ayat 83 Pada Kontent Youtube Ustadz Adi Hidayat
Authors: Nisa Ulfi Jannah  , Nasrullah Nasrullah  , Azza Aulia Rahmi Daud  , Naura Nadhifah  , My Love Faizah Putri
Published: November 2024

Era digital telah mengubah cara masyarakat dalam mengakses dan mendistribusikan informasi. Di satu sisi, kemajuan teknologi memfasilitasi komunikasi dan penyebaran berita, namun di sisi lain, hal ini juga memperburuk penyebaran hoaks dan framing negatif. Informasi yang keliru sering kali merusak struktur sosial, membentuk opini publik yang tidak objektif, dan menciptakan polarisasi di kalangan masyarakat. Dalam konteks ini, Islam melalui Surah An-Nisa ayat 83 memberikan pedoman penting untuk memverifikasi informasi sebagai langkah pencegahan terhadap dampak negatif dari berita palsu. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis fenomena framing dan hoaks dari perspektif Islam. Dengan merujuk pada ceramah Ustadz Adi Hidayat, penelitian ini mengeksplorasi relevansi pendidikan literasi media yang berlandaskan nilai-nilai Islam sebagai solusi untuk melawan penyebaran informasi yang tidak benar. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis konten terhadap ceramah Ustadz Adi Hidayat serta literatur akademik yang berkaitan dengan framing, hoaks, dan literasi media. Analisis ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi pesan moral, prinsip tabayyun, dan relevansi nilai-nilai Islam dalam konteks sosial yang sedang berlangsung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tabayyun, sebagaimana diajarkan dalam ajaran Islam, merupakan metode yang efektif untuk melawan framing negatif dan hoaks. Pendidikan literasi media yang berbasis pada ajaran Islam terbukti dapat meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat mengenai pentingnya verifikasi informasi dan dampaknya terhadap stabilitas sosial. Integrasi antara literasi media dan nilai-nilai Islam memberikan solusi yang relevan untuk menghadapi tantangan informasi di era digital. Pendekatan ini tidak hanya membentuk masyarakat yang lebih kritis, tetapi juga meningkatkan tanggung jawab sosial dalam penyebaran informasi.
Identity and societal security in the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Brie Mircea , Solcan Alexandru
Published: November 2024

The present research analyzes the close relationship between identity issues and societal security in a broad sense, respectively civil society in particular in the current conditions of the Republic of Moldova. The specificity of the historical and political course of the current territory of the Republic of Moldova, the establishment of the national state as a product of the disintegration of the USSR, the problems of the interminable democratic transition place the issue of identity as very important one, in the context of ensuring societal security in the Republic of Moldova. The process of democratization of the society has encouraged the growth of active groups based primarily on their distinct collective identities, which has widened the social and societal divisions between people, which has created premises for a crisis of representation and therefore the straining of societal relations on certain segments. Methodologically, the analysis focuses on some aspects from the civil society dimension that fuel identity cleavages in the Republic of Moldova at the current stage, namely: the ethno-national dimension, the linguistic dimension, religion and geopolitical affiliation. The role of civil society in overcoming crises and conflicts that may arise on these sensitive topics is very important. The purpose of the research is to identify and analyze the observable indicators and dimensions of civil society involvement in the direction of developing and maintaining identity cleavages, respectively the civil society engagement and perceptions of identity fragmentation. Also, there is a high interest over the practices accumulated by civil society organizations in overcoming identity confrontations by establishing a civilized intercultural dialogue and promoting a participatory political culture. The main hypothesis is that an important part of civil society in the Republic of Moldova acts and is used (in the absence of independence) with the aim of maintaining and developing the existing identity cleavages. Civil society is often itself divided by identity and geopolitics and from this perspective keeps public discourse strained in society and politically partisan. The second hypothesis is built starting from the perception that in the space of this country there are realities that converge towards the daily expression of community-identity borders, a reality in which civil society has a limited role. These boundaries can be identified both in terms of ethno-national and linguistic identity. The main levels and directions of analysis that we propose are the following: a. analysis of perceptions and identity cleavages/identity as a border in the historical and geopolitical context - throughout this extensive analysis, we propose a general debate on identity issues, often of great sensitivity in the space of the Republic of Moldova; b. conceptualization and analysis of civil society involvement in the societal security management process: analysis of perceptions and engagement.
Contributions of civil society in the process of socio-economic inclusion in the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Șoproni Luminița , Petrila Laurențiu
Published: November 2024

Immediately after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a long process of transition and social, political and economic reconfiguration followed, for the Republic of Moldova and the other states that were part of the Soviet bloc. Thus, political instability, corruption problems, recent migration, as well as security risks that have emerged more recently due to the war in Ukraine, come with a series of challenges for Moldovan society, and especially for the vulnerable segment. In this fluctuating and complex context, civil society plays an important role in terms of social and economic inclusion and implicitly in consolidating democracy and promoting European values at the level of society in the Republic of Moldova. Given that the process of socio-economic inclusion covers a wide range of areas (social protection, workforce, education, health, security, culture), we want to highlight the role that civil society plays in the process of catching up on socio-economic development in the Republic of Moldova. It is known that civil society has often substitute the lack of reaction or insufficient public policies of the state, but at the same time certain actions of civil society have determined constructive reactions in terms of creating or improving public policies or implementing impact projects that can prevent or solve these sensitive social challenges. Starting from the hypothesis that civil society contributes essentially to the inclusion process, we aim to analyze (through qualitative methods of analysis and process tracking data) some of the contributions of civil society in Moldova in terms of social and economic inclusion and its effects on the development of society. Our analysis will consider vulnerable groups (people with disabilities, NEETs, etc.) who have benefited from social inclusion through projects implemented by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
Study on noise reduction and structural optimization of ventilated bio-metamaterial plates for acoustic applications
Authors: Ran Ran
Published: November 2024

This study focuses on the noise reduction performance and structural optimization of ventilated metamaterial plates designed for bio-acoustic applications, where effective sound attenuation and ventilation are both crucial. Traditional soundproofing materials, which rely on mass and thickness, are inadequate for bio-acoustic environments that require lightweight and compact solutions. In contrast, bio-acoustic metamaterials use resonance effects to attenuate sound while maintaining necessary airflow selectively. This research evaluates multiple metamaterial plate configurations through computational simulations and experimental testing, examining their performance in terms of Sound Transmission Loss (STL), airflow rates, and von Mises stress. The results reveal that Plate Configuration 1 offers the highest STL at 39.14 dB but at the cost of lower airflow efficiency (0.69 m3/s) and increased structural stress (24.83 MPa). Plate Configuration 2 achieves the best airflow efficiency (0.82 m3/s) but with lower noise reduction (STL of 35.42 dB). Plate Configuration 3 provides a balanced performance, with moderate noise attenuation (STL of 37.89 dB), good airflow (0.75 m3/s), and structural stability (von Mises stress of 22.12 MPa). The study concludes that bio-acoustic metamaterials can be effectively optimized for different bio-acoustic applications by carefully tuning their geometry, making them suitable for eco-acoustics, wildlife monitoring, and medical devices where noise control and airflow are critical.
El programa de apoyo a la exploración judicial en los Juzgados de Violencia sobre la Mujer
Authors: Hernández Ledesma José María
Published: November 2024

Y si se considera, siguiendo el anterior razonamiento, que las normas de atribución competencial del artículo 86ter.2 LOPJ tienen como misión principal la de delimitar el ámbito de la especialización -a medio camino entre la especialización a través de normas de reparto y la especialización por vía legal clara y rotunda-, debe fijarse un régimen único para la discusión
The Impact of Social Protection on Community Resilience in the Context of Climate Change and Natural Disaster
Authors: Fahrudin Adi , Andayani Rini Hartini Rinda , Albert Wanda Kiyah George , Hindarsah Ida , Hakim Moch Zaenal , Yusuf Husmiati
Published: November 2024

This review article examines the role of social protection programs in strengthening community resilience in the face of climate change and natural disasters. Through a review of literature and case studies in the Asia-Pacific region, the article highlights how integrating risk-informed strategies into the design of social protection programs can reduce community vulnerability and improve their ability to recover from shocks. Programs such as cash transfers, weather-index insurance, and public works have been shown to help vulnerable households cope with disasters. The article also emphasizes the importance of flexibility in social protection program design, enabling a rapid response to disasters. Finally, it offers policy recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of social protection programs in building resilience against the impacts of climate change.
Development of partnership relations between hospitality industry entities amid Ukraine’s European integration process
Authors: Matviichuk Liudmyla , Korsak Viktor , Knysh Sergii
Published: November 2024

The development of partnership relations among hospitality industry entities has gained particular relevance amid Ukraine’s European integration course. Collaboration between government institutions, business entities, and local communities creates new opportunities for enhancing competitiveness and integrating into the European market. The aim of the study was to propose approaches for establishing partnerships between business entities based on the analysis of existing types of partnerships that promote the development of the hospitality industry and contribute to regional economic growth. The study’s main methodological framework included economic-mathematical and comparative analyses, as well as empirical and theoretical methods. The article analysed tax revenues from hospitality industry entities for the period 2021-2023, revealing a general decline in tax revenues from the hospitality industry overall. It has been proven that cooperation between government institutions, local communities, private businesses, and non-governmental organisations creates conditions for balanced resource use and the development of innovative solutions that contribute to the preservation of the natural environment and cultural heritage. A stakeholder grouping was carried out, which allows for a multi-level approach to developing the hospitality industry based on integrating the interests of various market participants. The structure of relationships between hospitality industry entities in the context of European integration has been identified and systematised (cooperative relations, competitive relations, symbiotic relations, contractual relations, alliance, and cluster relations). The effectiveness of specialised alliances and cluster associations, which are based on voluntary cooperation between various industry participants striving to achieve long-term development goals, has been proven. The impact of partnership relations on the development of Ukraine’s tourist destinations has been studied and described. The study emphasised the adaptation of Ukrainian hospitality industry entities to European quality standards and their cooperation in achieving sustainable development. The practical significance of the study lies in the development of methodological recommendations that can be used by: business entities to improve partnership relations and enhance competitiveness in the European market; local authorities to promote the development of the hospitality industry; and educational institutions to train personnel in accordance with the requirements of the European market
Analysis of current investment projects and their economic justification
Authors: Shahini Elti , Shahini Ermir
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this study was to analyse existing investment projects in Albania and assess their economic feasibility to determine their impact on the country’s economic growth and development. The study examined 30 major investment projects in key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and tourism. The study showed that the main investors in Albania are the Netherlands, Switzerland, Canada, Italy, Turkey and Austria, which are actively investing in the development of renewable energy sources, transport infrastructure and light industry. The analysis confirmed that the volume of investment, macroeconomic stability and government support are key factors in the successful implementation of projects. The SWOT analysis showed that Albania has significant potential to attract foreign investment due to its favourable geographical location, political stability and natural resources, but faces challenges such as underdeveloped infrastructure and high levels of bureaucracy. Investment projects have had a positive economic and social impact, including reducing energy dependence, developing tourism infrastructure, and improving logistics capabilities. Recommendations were made to optimise state support for investors, invest in infrastructure, improve the skills of the workforce, and support small and medium-sized businesses. The proposed recommendations will help improve Albania’s investment climate and ensure further growth in foreign investment, which will have a positive impact on the country’s economic development. At the same time, these recommendations may also be useful for other countries with similar economic levels of development seeking to attract foreign investment and stimulate their economic growth
ENHANCING MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY THROUGH ESG ADOPTION: AN ANALYTICAL APPROACH
Authors:   University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Bharti Pooja , Kumar Arvind ,   University of Lucknow, Lucknow
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices on managerial performance within the oil and gas industry, focusing on the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). The research explores the relationship between ESG adoption and key performance metrics, including Return on Assets (ROA), Total Income, Cost to Income Ratio, and Market Capitalization. Financial data from ONGC and IOCL for the period 2011 to 2024 were analysed using t-tests within a robust analytical framework. The study provides empirical evidence on how ESG practices influence managerial performance in the industry. Findings indicate that ESG adoption has significantly enhanced key performance indicators. Both ONGC and IOCL have experienced improved managerial outcomes with the implementation of ESG principles. These results highlight the potential of integrating ESG into corporate strategy to boost operational efficiency and overall organizational performance. The study offers valuable insights into the practical benefits of ESG adoption in the oil and gas sector and provides a quantitative foundation for future research and industry applications, promoting a more responsible and sustainable approach in this vital industry.
A STUDY EVALUATING THE ROLE OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PRACTICES ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Authors:   H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India., Vachhani Anjalli
Published: November 2024

Sustainable tourism aims to maximize economic benefits while reducing adverse effects on the environment, local communities, and culture. It encourages responsible travel, protects natural resources, and fosters social and cultural inclusion to sustain the tourist sector's long-term prosperity. Sustainable tourism practices are crucial for empowering local people because they protect the environment, promote economic growth, and preserve cultural heritage. These strategies encourage social well-being and environmental preservation by assisting local businesses, creating job opportunities, and fostering community involvement in decision-making. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the role of sustainable tourism practices in local communities. One sample t-test was used to analyse the collected data. The findings of the study indicated a significantly high impact of Sustainable Tourism Practices on Economic Empowerment, Infrastructure Development, Job creation, Reduction in Migration, Improved quality of life, Environmental preservation, Protection of Historical sites, Community Engagement, Cultural preservation, Promotion of Local cuisine and Promotion of local arts & Crafts on local communities.
BARRIERS TO DEVELOPING RURAL TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE, ACCESSIBILITY, AND RESOURCE CHALLENGES
Authors:   H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India., Vachhani Anjalli
Published: November 2024

The potential of rural tourism to create jobs while maintaining the authenticity of rural India makes it a tool that can mitigate the deteriorating conditions of rural India. In India, rural tourism has a big potential to boost the economy, preserve culture, and protect the environment. However, several obstacles to infrastructure, accessibility, and resource availability are impeding the growth of rural tourism industries. The purpose of conducting this study is to evaluate the barriers to developing rural tourism infrastructure, accessibility, and resource challenges. The technique used in this study is Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The findings of the study indicated that the major challenges faced in developing rural tourism are Accessibility challenges, Infrastructure Challenges, and Resources Challenges
Honour, Custom or Crime: Honour Killing in Pakistan
Authors: Ali Rafia Naz
Published: November 2024

"Honour killings" refer to the deliberate killing of a person, usually a woman, because the perpetrator feels that the victim's acts have brought shame or disgrace to their family or community. Often, family members or close relatives commit these deadly crimes in an attempt to restore the family's reputation for honour. Honour killings can have a variety of reasons, but they usually centre on actions that are thought to go against social, religious, or cultural norms. These behaviours can include accepting an organized marriage proposal, dating someone outside of your group, or marrying someone from a different community. Sadly, it has been determined that Pakistan has a high rate of honour killings despite of attempts to prevent and discourage this practice through legal enactments and administrative actions. The paper aims to analyse the situation of honour killing relay on the number of cases decided by the Superior Judiciary in the years 2016-18.
DEBROUILLARDISE, UNE PANACEE CONJONCTURELLE EN REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO ?
Authors:   Assistant de deuxième mandat à l’Université Pédagogique Nationale/RDC, DIUR INANA
Published: November 2024

L’économie congolaise est basée à plus de 90 % sur des activités informelles à en croire la Fédération des Entreprises du Congo (FEC). Par manque d’emploi, certains habitants de la ville de Kinshasa et même d’autres provinces de la RDC se sont lancées dans les petits commerces pour subvenir aux besoins de leurs familles. Cette analyse dresse une description de la question en essayant non seulement, d’établir les responsabilités aux différentes échelles, mais aussi, d’analyser les différentes activités auxquelles les populations s’adonnent pour pallier leurs besoins. Il est répertorié entre autres, la vente des fruits, de pain, des légumes et d’autres produits alimentaires comme activités exercées par certaines femmes alors que des hommes quant à eux, exercent la menuiserie, la maçonnerie, la cordonnerie ou encore le métier de cireur, etc. Mots-clés : débrouillardise, secteur informel, pauvreté, main-d’œuvre.
RELECTURE HISTORICO-GEOPOLITIQUE DES RAPPORTS DE FORCES DANS LA SOUS-REGION DES GRANDS-LACS
Authors:   Assistant à l’Université Pédagogique Nationale et Chercheur associé à l’Institut des Recherches en Géopolitique et d’Etudes Stratégiques, IWOLO Summer IKWELE
Published: November 2024

La République Démocratique du Congo traverse la période des guerres, des rébellions depuis 1996. Cette situation ne pourrait naturellement laisser indifférente n’importe quelle personne qui s’intéresserait à ce pays de l‘Afrique centrale en général et des Congolais en particulier. La situation remonte depuis le génocide rwandais de 1994. Ce génocide a directement impliqué la République Démocratique du Congo car il y a eu des Rwandais qui se sont réfugiés sur son territoire national. En effet, le départ du Président Mobutu comme l’un des acteurs essentiels en Afrique Centrale pendant la guerre froide et la perte de son influence sur la région imposa une nouvelle configuration de l’Afrique centrale. Cette nouvelle configuration est à la base de l’émergence et la montée en puissance des nouveaux acteurs sur la scène. Nous citons spécialement le Burundi, le Rwanda et l’Ouganda qui sont nourris de prétention de devenir de nouveaux maîtres de la région avec une grande influence sur la RDC. Jouant de leur influence, ces pays ont imposé par la guerre la substitution du président Mobutu par Laurent Désiré Kabila. C’est pourquoi cet article se propose d’établir un lien de causalité entre la faillite de l‘État congolais et la construction de la puissance rwandaise à partir de la faiblesse de la RDC. Mots-clés : géopolitique, migration, Rwanda, RDC, puissance.
POLITIQUE ETRANGERE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO COMME GAGE D’UNE PUISSANCE REGIONALE
Authors:   Assistant à l’Université Pédagogique Nationale et Chercheur associé à l’Institut des Recherches en Géopolitique et d’Etudes Stratégiques, IWOLO Summer IKWELE
Published: November 2024

Voici plus de cinquante années que le peuple congolais vit un véritable cauchemar dans l’indifférence générale depuis l’accession de leur pays à la souveraineté internationale. La République Démocratique du Congo est livrée aux pilleurs et aux trafiquants d’armes, de diamants, d’or, de cobalt, de coltan et d’autres ressources stratégiques. C’est dans cette logique que cet article se propose de réfléchir sur la nature réelle de la société internationale et les moyens de mettre en œuvre une diplomatie performante axée sur les grandes idées mobilisatrices et capables d’offrir des perspectives à la nation congolaise consciente de son rôle et de sa place aussi bien au sein de la famille africaine que dans le concert des nations. Mots-clés : politique étrangère, puissance, RDC.
ARTISANAT MINIER ET PAUVRETE EN REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO
Authors:   Professeur à l’Université de Lubumbashi à la Faculté des Sciences Economiques/Lubumbashi-RDC, NDONGO Emile Christophe MOTA
Published: November 2024

La loi minière congolaise reconnaît l’existence des mineurs artisanaux. A ce titre, la législation prévoit la création de périmètres dits « artisanaux » dans lesquels des personnes majeures de nationalité congolaise et munies d’une carte d’exploitant sont habilitées à travailler. Plusieurs dispositions légales portent également sur les bonnes pratiques et les normes de sécurité qui devraient être garanties à cette catégorie de mineurs. Cette analyse porte de l’éclairage sur les activités des mineurs artisanaux de la République Démocratique du Congo. Elle décrit le mode de vie de cette catégorie d’exploitation minière. En effet, il ressort que ces mineurs vivent dans de véritables enclaves. Ces zones de vie et d’exploitation entretiennent des liens de dépendance avec d’une part, les acheteurs des minerais et de l’autre partie avec les autorités politico-administratives locales. Ceux que l’on appelle les « sponsors » ou « souteneurs » sont des négociants qui disposent d’assez d’argent pour revendiquer le titre de « propriétaires » des mines artisanales en fournissant aux creuseurs l’accès aux sites, le matériel dont la valeur sera retenue sur les minerais ou les pierres achetées et une avance financière sur la production. Mots-clés : mine artisanale, pauvreté, développement, République Démocratique du Congo.
DES PRECISIONS SUR LA CONFUSION DE TERMES : AUDIT INTERNE, AUDIT EXTERNE, CONTROLE INTERNE ET CONTROLE DE GESTION
Authors:   Assistant à l’Institut Supérieur de Commerce de Kinshasa/République Démocratique du Congo, MUJABATA Augustin MWAMBA
Published: November 2024

Il est impérieux de retenir que l’audit interne et l’audit externe dit financier sont nettement différenciés. L’auditeur interne travaille pour le bénéfice des responsables de l’entreprise, l’auditeur externe certifie les comptes à l’ intention de tous ceux qui en ont besoin. On ne peut pas parler du service de contrôle interne, mais l’on peut parler du service d’audit interne. Le contrôle interne qui n’est pas une fonction, mais plutôt un ensemble de dispositions constitue donc la matière sur laquelle va travailler l’auditeur interne. Entant qu’outil, le contrôle interne garantit également au contrôle de gestion la fiabilité des informations traitées. Mots-clés : audit interne, audit externe, contrôle, gestion.
PROBLEMATIQUE DE L’INSECURITE ALIMENTAIRE A KINSHASA : UNE APPROCHE SOCIO-ECONOMIQUE
Authors:   Assistant de deuxième mandat à l’Université Pédagogique Nationale/RDC, DIUR INANA
Published: November 2024

Cette étude décrit la sécurité alimentaire et la vulnérabilité à Kinshasa pour une meilleure planification de la réponse aux problèmes de la faim et de la malnutrition dans la ville. La situation socioéconomique que connaît la République Démocratique du Congo expose sa population aux multiples problèmes parmi lesquels l’insécurité alimentaire. Ce problème préoccupe non seulement la population, le gouvernement, et la communauté internationale mais aussi les chercheurs. Il ressort dans cette analyse que la crise alimentaire se fait sentir au sein de toutes les couches de la population congolaise en général et celle de Kinshasa en particulier. Le péril alimentaire se vit tous les jours et guette près d’un tiers de la population de manière aiguë sur l’ensemble du territoire. La crise socioéconomique a entravé la production vivrière et sa commercialisation et plongé la population dans la pauvreté généralisée et ce, avec comme conséquence l’insécurité alimentaire chronique. Mots-clés : crise alimentaire, insécurité alimentaire, pauvreté, Kinshasa.
South East Queensland Water Safety Strategy 2023-2027
Authors: Houston Robert (RJ) , Cherfils Brooke
Published: November 2024

This drowning prevention Strategy for South East Queensland is the result of a collaborative process involving a range of key community, industry and government stakeholders. Sadly, 366 people have drowned in the region in the last 10 years, each representing the loss of a father, mother, sister brother, child or grandparent with devastating effects on families, friends, health and emergency services workers, and entire communities. This strategy intends to provide the region with guidance for reducing drowning, coordinating collecting action and reinforcing the importance of safe enjoyment of the water.
Formative Assessment Practices and Undergraduate Students’ Motivation
Authors: Shamim-ur-Rasul Sahibzada , Ghayyur Tariq Saleem , Akhtar Farina
Published: November 2024

Formative assessment is widely recognized as a valuable tool in education, playing a pivotal role in shaping student learning, engagement, and motivation. Rather than merely serving as a means of grading, formative assessment involves continuous feedback, allowing students to understand their progress and areas for improvement. This study examines the impact of formative assessment practices on the motivation of undergraduate students. The study was delimited to undergraduate students of four departments of two faculties of the University of Sargodha, Main Campus, including the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. The study was descriptive in nature. Data was collected through the Survey technique. All the undergraduate students of the University of Sargodha comprised the study population. Two hundred undergraduate students from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Arts and Humanities were randomly taken as samples for this study. The instrument was self-constructed. Results indicated that most of the students were in favour of formative assessment practices, which had a significant impact on their motivation. Significant gender-based differences were observed in several motivational constructs. It was recommended that university teachers should participate in the training programs to enhance their knowledge and skills in utilizing appropriate formative assessment procedures.
Understanding the Role of Technology in Shaping Students' Academic Success in Universities
Authors: Abbas Aqsa , Mohyuddin Rabiah , Ansari Marium , Mohyuddin Aneeqa
Published: November 2024

The current descriptive study aimed to determine the role of digital technology on the academic performance of undergraduate students at public sector universities. The investigation focused on 7628 students studying at public sector universities in the district of Multan, South Punjab, Pakistan. Three hundred and fifty (350) undergraduate students made up the investigation's sample, selected using a simple random sampling approach. The data analysis procedure included descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), inferential statistics (Pearson correlation coefficients), and regression models. The findings revealed that the use of digital technologies had a significant impact on students' learning and performance in education. The study recommended that universities should conduct educational campaigns to foster appreciation of the benefits of using technology.
The Shift to English Medium Instruction: Investigating Teacher Challenges at Elementary School Level
Authors: Qayyum Abdul , Rizwan Sidra
Published: November 2024

The aim of the study was to investigate teachers' challenges at the elementary school level in District Sialkot after shifting to English medium instruction. This research study used a mixed-method design. The study population consisted of all the teachers teaching Social Studies (S.St.), Mathematics (Maths), and Science (Sc) to grades 7 and 8 in District Sialkot. A random stratified sampling technique was applied to select 1,500 elementary school teachers. The number of respondents was divided into two groups, males and females, comprising 722 males and 778 females, while 1,208 were from rural areas and 292 from urban areas. All the selected teachers taught (S.St), (Maths), and (Sc) in English in grades 7 and 8. The results were obtained by using a questionnaire designed on a five-point Likert scale with five closed-ended items related to perceptions about English as a medium of instruction and two open-ended items regarding possible remedies to the problems identified. Data sets were analyzed by frequency, percentage, and independent sample t-test. The findings of the research study showed irrespective of gender; educators found it hard to instruct (S.St), (Maths), and (Sc) after the change of medium of instruction from Urdu to English; instructor problems in rural areas were as prevalent and often more prevalent than those found in urban areas. The study concluded that the introduction of the medium of instruction (MI) of teaching from Urdu to English alone resulted in a deteriorating performance among teachers who were not involved in professional development before this change.
The State and Legal Traditions of Mongolia
Authors: Boldbaatar Jigid , Lündeejantsan Danzan , Wolfrum Rüdiger , el-Khoury Naiade
Published: November 2024

Significant advancements have been made in research on the history of the state and its legal traditions. Numerous laws and regulations within the state system have been revised, alongside constitutional amendments. Furthermore, international interest in these topics has steadily grown, highlighting the need for broader access to information. This is the English revised and updated edition of a text originally published in Mongolian. It includes a new tentative analysis of how the Mongolian Khans legitimized their exercise of public authority (nationally as well as internationally) from 1206 until the end of the IL Khans, and how they and their counterparts saw the status of the Mongolian Empire in international relations.
The non-readers journey to literacy: assessing the efficacy of project LITERIA in empowering non-readers on their journey to enhanced reading and literacy
Authors: Malolos Laila
Published: November 2024

Project LITERIA aims to address literacy challenges among non-readers at Sta. Anastacia San Rafael National High School. Non-readers face significant academic and personal barriers due to limited reading skills, impacting their comprehension, engagement, and future success. This study assesses Project LITERIA’s effectiveness in improving reading abilities, fostering interest, and building literacy confidence. Using a quasi-experimental design, pre- and post-assessment data were gathered through structured surveys, reading comprehension assessments, and Likert-scale feedback from participants. The study also collected qualitative insights from teachers and stakeholders to understand the program’s broader impact. Results indicate marked improvement in comprehension, vocabulary, and reading interest among participants, validating Project LITERIA’s approach as an effective model for literacy intervention in similar settings.
Propuestas para superar barreras regulatorias en la prescripción de fármacos para el tratamiento del tabaquismo: análisis de evidencia
Authors: Jiménez-Ruíz Carlos A , Rábade Castedo Carlos , Martínez Picó Angela , Sellarés Torres Jacobo , Signes Costa Jaime , de Simón Gutiérrez Raúl , Riesco Miranda Juan Antonio
Published: November 2024

El tabaquismo es una enfermedad crónica y adictiva con una prevalencia, morbilidad y mortalidad significativas en todo el mundo. En España, es la principal causa de muerte prevenible, lo que requiere medidas de control integrales. Por lo tanto, el Plan de Control y Prevención del Tabaquismo (PIT) 2024-2027 del Ministerio de Sanidad tiene como objetivo abordar este problema a través del apoyo a la cesación, entre otras medidas. Actualmente, el Sistema Nacional de Salud (SNS) de España financia tres medicamentos para la cesación del tabaquismo: vareniclina, citisina (citisiniclina) y bupropión, que se prescriben bajo condiciones estrictas. Estas restricciones incluyen la inscripción del paciente en un programa de cesación del tabaquismo, la demostración de motivación para dejar de fumar y una alta dependencia de la nicotina (puntuación de Fagerström ≥ 7 y un consumo mínimo de 10 cigarrillos diarios). Solo se permite un intento financiado por paciente al año, con recetas limitadas a profesionales médicos específicos y dispensadas exclusivamente a través del sistema de receta electrónica del SNS. Ante estos desafíos, un panel de expertos revisó la evidencia y propuso varios cambios para mejorar la accesibilidad y eficacia del tratamiento. Recomendaron mantener los programas de cesación, pero eliminar los requisitos de intentos previos de dejar de fumar, la alta dependencia y el consumo mínimo de cigarrillos. Subrayaron la necesidad de permitir múltiples intentos financiados al año y animaron al tratamiento tras una recaída. Por último, el panel sugirió ampliar la autoridad prescriptiva a todos los profesionales sanitarios capacitados, especialmente a aquellos involucrados en períodos de cuidados críticos como el embarazo, la hospitalización y la atención preoperatoria. Colectivamente, estas modificaciones se alinean con los objetivos del PIT 2024-2027, buscando aumentar las tasas de cesación, reducir las desigualdades en salud y mejorar los resultados de salud pública en España.
Abandono del tabaco antes de una cirugía bariátrica: oportunidad, motivación y ejecución
Authors: Sánchez Jaldo María Reyes , Hontanaya Navas Irene , García Montero Doylith Carol , Jiménez Reyes Isabel
Published: November 2024

Los fumadores tienen un riesgo significativamente mayor de presentar complicaciones durante y después de una cirugía. Las intervenciones preoperatorias destinadas al cese del tabaquismo pueden ser efectivas para reducir su incidencia. El período preoperatorio puede representar una oportunidad clave para ofrecer las intervenciones para abandonar el tabaco, ya que el paciente tiene una mayor motivación por la cirugía.
La interactividad digital y su presencia en instituciones culturales españolas
Authors: Martínez Sanz Raquel
Published: November 2024

Museums are cultural institutions, and mostly public, whose modern conception entails the priority of spreading the artistic and/or heritable testimonies that treasures, this way making users become participants. By means of hypermedia language, suitable to make text, image and sound converge in a single space; the museum stimulates the user´s participation, mainly in-person. Moreover, with the advent of the Internet, interactivity extends to the virtual realm and becomes more accessible.
This article examines the evolution of the usage of hypermedia language in the museum, as it is aimed at enhancing the museum's communicative and educational functions. Likewise, the results and difficulties found under its implementation have been described. Additionally, an exploratory empirical study on the main museums of contemporary art in Spain has been carried out. Such research analyzes the functionality and dynamics of three online interactive services, characterized by stimulating the understanding of the artwork as well as having a strong intrinsic participatory component. We refer to the collection online, QR-codes and games online.
The results reveal that Spanish museum institutions are still far from exploiting the full potential out of the Net, despite the direct benefits this would entail: gaining visibility, reaching a higher number of targets, or fostering collaborative intelligence.
This paper also aims to draw attention to the current management policies in cultural institutions; centers that belong to the entire community, and in which users have already expressed their desire to participate, not only in- person, but also in a virtual form.
Controversias sobre la protección social en el sistema multilateral en los albores del siglo XXI. Una aproximación desde los saberes sobre la pobreza
Authors: Lijterman Eliana
Published: November 2024

The article aims to examine the discussions about the meanings of social protection on the international scene. The poverty programs elaborated by various international development agencies are taken as the object of analysis during a period marked by two global crises: the one produced towards the end of the 1990s and the one opened in 2008. The analysis is based on an exhaustive archive research on the written production of financial organizations and agencies of the United Nations system. It was found that, during the analyzed period, an unavoidable controversy regarding social protection was deployed, which is possible to navigate and map considering the debates about the conceptualization of poverty, the transformations to be carried out, the role of the State in its achievement and the guiding principles of justice. The paper reconstructs this controversy and proposes, as a conclusion, that instead of constituting a new unifying consensus of these agencies, an irreducible conflict was created due to the reformulation of neoliberal discursivity and the reactivation of alternative discourses that criticized it.
Participación ciudadana y el desempeño de los gobiernos subnacionales: una revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Hernández Bonivento José , Miranda Orrego Juan Pablo
Published: November 2024

There is a long-standing debate in the literature about the effects that citizen participation can have on the efficacy and efficiency of government, particularly at subnational level. Much of the discussion has focused on the potential that citizen participation holds for local democracy. However, doubts remain about whether participative mechanisms and citizenship involvement can contribute to improving these actions of the local state. This paper therefore carries out a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature, in order to discover what light specialist research can throw on this debate. After the analysis described, the results show that most studies reveal a positive relationship between citizen participation and the improvement of government performance, based on both theoretical and empirical analysis, highlighting the potential in terms of improving the provision of public services, in the consolidation of democratic values and in the construction of trust between citizens and public administration. However, there are also evidence of blocking factors that could generate negative and counterproductive effects. It concludes with an analysis of the results and a brief agenda for future research.
Fiebre de gastos de fin de año: un fenómeno estacional en el Estado de Chile
Authors: Arancibia Bustos Ricardo
Published: November 2024

The quality of public spending becomes more relevant in times of fiscal prudence. The pressure of public institutions to execute economic resources before the end of the year actually generates high spending rates in the last quarter and entails strong operating inefficiencies. This paper aims to demonstrate that this phenomenon has a seasonal and structural character within the government departments and its presence is transversal to different political cycles. Furthermore, international evidence and domestic reality indicate that the modernization of the State has serious challenges regarding tax saving, interannual budgetary flexibility and greater transparency of open data to reduce the control barriers of civil society.
Presidencia de la República y estilo presidencial en Colombia: entre el personalismo y la institucionalización en contexto de conflicto armado
Authors: De Araújo Filho Valdemar F. , Rivas Otero José Manuel
Published: November 2024

This paper aims to discuss some of the political and institutional determinants behind the changes in the organization of the Colombian Presidency during the governments of Álvaro Uribe (2002-2010) and Juan Manuel Santos (2010-2018). To this end, it identifies to which extent the presidential style of each of these two presidents was manifested in the institutional and administrative changes experienced by the Presidency during the period studied. Government reform in Colombia is a unique case in Latin America. In a regional context where the priorities were market-oriented State reforms, the changes in the organization of the Colombian Presidency, carried out in the context of the internal armed conflict, have shaped a model that has provided the various governments with a strategic political base endowed with operational flexibility and administrative ramifications, avoiding the dismantling of structures already consolidated at the center of government.
Homogeneidad y heterogeneidad en los resultados de dos instrumentos de evaluación de políticas públicas
Authors: De Camargo Lima Rodolfo , Rebolledo Toro Edgar
Published: November 2024

The evaluation of public policies is a fundamental stage of transparency and accountability within the public policy cycle. This paper analyzes the behavior of two Chilean civil service evaluation instruments of management and public policy in the recent decades: the Management Improvement Program (PMG) and the Evaluation of Government Programs (EPG). Data from official reports and information available on the website of the Budget Office (DIPRES) were used for this purpose. The research uses temporal and descriptive statistics to show its results. The PMG instruments showed a concentrated and homogeneous pattern in the last 16 years, with a temporary average percentage of achievement by ministry that is positioned above 95%. On the other hand, the EPG presented a diffuse and heterogeneous pattern in the last two decades, with high oscillation, but with a time average between low and medium quality in the evaluated public policy programs.
Participación ciudadana de personas con discapacidad y políticas públicas intersectoriales ofertadas por el Estado en la Región de Magallanes, Chile
Authors: Solsona Cisternas Diego , Flores Águila Melissa
Published: November 2024

The citizen participation of people with disabilities is part of a great challenge that is discursively positioned as a normative horizon in modern democratic societies: “inclusion”. Since 2006, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has established, among other priorities, that countries must ensure equal conditions for the participation of people with disabilities in political and public life. This paper analyzes the participation of people with disabilities in social and political life through the implementation of an intersectoral public policy offered by the State of Chile. The case of the Region of Magallanes, located in the extreme south of the country, is taken as reference. Through the action research methodology, the experiences of two programs offered by the State and executed by the University of Magallanes in 2016 and 2017, called “Inclusive Local Development Strategy” (EDLI in Spanish) and “Schools of Social and Territorial Management” (EGST in Spanish), are analyzed. Throughout the article, the territorial actors, strategies, characteristics of participation and their results in relation to the social inclusion of people with disabilities are identified. The document proposes elements to consider in the execution of actions that promote citizen participation of people with disabilities, emphasizing that their full inclusion in social life will never be a concession, but will depend on their participation, their capacity for self-organization, their strategies to make their demands visible, and on the articulation of territorial actors and organizations.
La transparencia del ciclo presupuestario en Uruguay: un proceso en construcción
Authors: Ponce Matías
Published: November 2024

This article aims to explore the state of budget transparency in Uruguay from a multidimensional approach that integrates visions from the specialized literature on the subject in order to understand the process of the 2015-2017 budget period. Through different research techniques, the state of the budget transparency in one of the countries with the lowest corruption rates in Latin America is reconstructed. Based on the levels of compliance with budget transparency, the document presents achievements and implementation gaps between regulations and results in this area. Finally, it outlines guidelines to be considered for the improvement of budget transparency.