bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SYNERGETIC EFFECT AS A WAY TO INCREASE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE COMPANY IN THE REGIONAL MARKET
Authors: Лисова Е.В.
Published: February 2024

В статье отмечается, что на современном этапе не существует единого подхода к определению понятия конкурентоспособности компании на региональном рынке. Выделяется наиболее интересный подход к теме исследования, анализируются двенадцать способов повышения конкурентоспособности. Предлагается расширить анализируемую классификацию фактором использования интеллектуального капитала. Описано явление синергетического эффекта при совместных действиях в экономике различных субъектов. Предложено использовать функции субаддитивности и супераддитивности для оценки величины такого эффекта. Предложены конкретные формулы для подсчета величины синергетического эффекта компании на региональном рынке. Делаются выводы относительно природы описываемого эффекта, необходимости привлечения реальных данных с региональных рынков, проведения исследований на макроуровне экономики, перспективности применения методов экономико-математического моделирования.

The article notes that at the present stage there is no single approach to defining the concept of a company’s competitiveness in the regional market. The most interesting approach to the research topic is highlighted, twelve ways to increase competitiveness are analyzed. It is proposed to expand the analyzed classification by the factor of using intellectual capital. The phenomenon of a synergistic effect in joint actions in the economy of various subjects is described. It is proposed to use the subadditivity and superadditivity functions to estimate the magnitude of such an effect. Specific formulas are proposed for calculating the value of the company’s synergetic effect on the regional market. Conclusions are drawn regarding the nature of the described effect, the need to attract real data from regional markets, conducting research at the macro level of the economy, and the prospects for using methods of economic and mathematical modeling.
Utilization of Google Meet in English Courses in the Informatics Engineering Department
Authors: Sari Eka Resty Novieta , Nita Sekreningsih , Putri Hestia Nurliana
Published: February 2024

Online learning is an alternative solution for reducing the chain of transmission of Covid-19. Google Meet is a video conferencing application created and developed by Google that is used for online meeting processes. The descriptive research method was used in this study. The questionnaires were distributed online using Google Forms as the research instrument. This study's population consisted of 32 students in the odd semester class 2B for the 2022/2023 academic year. The study's findings are as follows: (1) the indicator of ease of accessing Google Meet concluded that 93.74 percent of students said it was simple to access Google Meet in online learning; (2) According to the indicator of the ease of understanding online learning material with Google Meet, 87.49 percent of students said they understood online learning material with Google Meet; (3) Indicators of the efficacy of using the Google Meet application in online learning, particularly English, as many as 64.99 percent of students agree on the efficacy of using Google Meet in online learning.
Looking at Financial Performance, Analysis of its Effect on Share Prices
Authors: Surono Yunan , Simarmata Jonner , Riyadi Yasir , Yati Yati , Pratiwi Heni , Hutabarat Zuhri Saputra
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of financial performance on stock prices in pharmaceutical sub-sector companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2014 – 2023. This study uses financial performance as an independent variable with indicators of Current Ratio (CR), Quick Ratio (QR), Cash Ratio (CashR), Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), Fixed Asset Turn Over (FATO), Inventory Turn Over (ITO), Total Asset Turn Over (TATO), Gross Profit Margin (GPM), Net Profit Margin (NPM) and Return On Equity (ROE). Stock price as a variable is tied to the stock price indicator (HS). Data and facts obtained from the issuer's financial statements, stock prices and financial performance have considerable and significant differences in the study period. The analysis tool uses the Smart Partial Least Square (PLS) 3.0 software program. The results showed that financial performance variables with FATO and TATO indicators affect stock price variables, while other financial performance indicators, namely CR, CashR, DAR, DER, GPM, ITO, GPM, ITO, NPM, QR and ROE are not able to construct financial performance variables.
Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja, Kompensasi dan Beban Kerja Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja di BPBD Kabupaten Bandung
Authors: Rismayanti Ayu , Supiyadi Dedi , Fanji Fanji Wijaya
Published: February 2024

It is important to ensure that the company's employees are satisfied with their jobs, as this will directly or indirectly impact their work productivity. If employees are not satisfied with their jobs, negative attitudes toward work will emerge, such as employees' lack of interest in their jobs, their desire to find other jobs that offer more rewards or search for new jobs, and other complaints. The driving force for this research was to find out how BPBD Bandung Regency's work environment, compensation, and workload affect employees' levels of job satisfaction. There were 82 participants in this survey of BPBD Bandung Regency workers. Questionnaires are sent to participants in the study as part of the quantitative methodology—data analysis procedures involving validity and reliability testing. A statistical study using various regression formulae, partial tests, simultaneous tests, and the coefficient of determination is used for both descriptive and verification purposes. According to the findings, in BPBD Bandung Regency, job satisfaction is significantly impacted by work environment, compensation, and workload, which does not demonstrate any significant influence. Job satisfaction at BPBD Bandung Regency is greatly impacted by work environment, compensation, and workload.
The Role of Religion in Economic Decision Making
Authors: Bardiah Diah , Herawi Saeed
Published: February 2024

This study aims to investigate the influence of religion on economic decision-making in contemporary society. This study employs a quantitative survey technique to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the complexities of the variables that impact economic decisions, as well as the consequences of these results in the context of inclusive and sustainable economic policy. The study includes 164 volunteers ranging in age from 17 to 28 years, 28 to 46 years, 46 to 58 years, and over 59 years. According to the survey data, religion has a significant influence on attitudes about investment and consumption. The findings of this study have significant implications for designing inclusive economic policies. Good religious education can help deepen individuals' understanding of how religious values can be integrated into their economic decisions.
The Influence of Service Quality on Customer Engagement in Kaputian Beach Park
Authors: Bacala Sheen Aloha , Abordaje Jay Lou , Labrador Lyca Melanie , Bacatan Rhea Jay , Bacatan Jovenil
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to determine the significant relationship between service quality and customer engagement in Kaputian Beach Park. Convenience sampling, which included 70 customers, was used. Through non-experimental quantitative descriptive-correlational research technique, validated questionnaire, Mean, Pearson-Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (Pearson-r) and Multiple Linear Regression; results showed that the level of service quality was high or oftentimes manifested. It was also found that the level of customer engagement was high or oftentimes manifested. There was a significant relationship between service quality and customer engagement. This implies that customers are more likely to engage with the business when the service quality is high. This could mean more frequent interactions, longer sessions, higher satisfaction rates, increased loyalty, and more purchases. Accordingly, empathy best influences customer engagement. It was recommended that the beach resort management may continue to prioritize and enhance the quality of service, with a particular focus on demonstrating empathy. This could involve training staff to understand better and anticipate customer needs, personalizing services where possible, and creating an environment where customers feel valued and understood.
AVALIAÇÃO DO TEOR DE IODO PRESENTE NO SAL DE COZINHA COMERCIALIZADO NA CIDADE DE NAMPULA – 2023
Authors: Mualipi Stefan Feliciano , Presse Isac Joaquim , Mualeleane Martinho , Evódio Cesário Feliciano
Published: February 2024

A deficiência de iodo pode afetar vários aspectos do desenvolvimento humano, crescimento linear, e funcionamento fisiológico de órgãos. Felizmente, a deficiência de iodo pode ser prevenida através da iodização universal do sal. Este estudo objetivou avaliar o teor de iodo presente no sal de cozinha comercializado na Cidade de Nampula, em Moçambique. Trata-se de um estudo laboratorial, transversal com uma abordagem quantitativa. Foram coletadas um total de 33 amostras de sal de cozinha comercializado na Cidade de Nampula de diferentes tipos e marcas. A quantificação do teor de iodo no sal foi baseada no Manual do Instituto Adolfo Lutz (2008). A amostra foi constituída por 39,4% de sal do tipo fino, 30,3% do tipo grosso e 30,3% sal marinho. A adequação do teor de iodo nas amostras mostrou adequação de 42,4 % e inadequação de 57,6 %. O teor de iodo no sal foi diferente entre o teor de iodo do sal marinho com sal refinado e, o sal grosso. Os resultados observados neste estudo mostram que a maior parte dos tipos de sais comercializados na Cidade de Nampula, estão inadequados em iodo, segundo legislação vigente, pelo que se recomenda por parte das autoridades reguladoras a intensificação de suas atividades regulatórias para mitigar esta situação.
Dietary Protein Intake, Health-related Quality of Life and Sleep Quality of Malaysians
Authors: Ghani Mabroor , Lee Yu Zhao , Tan Eugenie Sin Sing , Tan Chung Keat , Amini Farahnaz , Siah Chye Ng Edmond , Thiagarajah Sharmanee , Ho Yu Bin , Ahmad Bustami Normina
Published: February 2024

Introduction: The Malaysian Adult Nutrition Survey and National Health and Morbidity Surveys revealed a significant shift in protein intake with increased meat and seafood consumption. Concomitantly, non-communicable diseases (NCD) increased and were linked to poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and sleep quality. Protein intake, particularly from the animal source, is a modifiable nutrition parameter affecting HRQoL and sleep quality. This study investigated the association between different animal proteins, HRQoL and sleep quality in the Malaysian population. Methods: One hundred and fifty Malaysian adults were recruited and subjected to validated questionnaires to assess their protein intake, HRQoL and sleep quality. Additionally, their BMI and waist circumference were measured. Associations between all study parameters were analyzed. Results: There was no statistically significant association between protein intake, BMI, and waist circumference. Increased diet of white meat and seafood was linked to a lower risk of NCDs, improved overall HRQoL, and better sleep quality. Contrastingly, increased red meat consumption was associated with a higher risk of NCDs, poor physical and social function, and worsening sleep quality. Conclusion: The type of animal dietary protein
consumed, as well as the frequency with which white and red meat, and seafood are consumed, can all have an effect on HRQoL and sleep quality. More research is needed to evaluate the impact of protein intake levels on HRQoL and sleep quality, including understanding the physiological processes involved. These data will be able to assist health professionals in personalised nutritional and patient management.
Influence of COVID-19 Lockdown on Noise Level Reduction: A Scoping Review With Stakeholders’ Consultation
Authors: Helmi Amirul Aiman , Romli Muhammad Hibatullah , Ezani Eliani
Published: February 2024

EIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic, empirical evidence suggests that the global community has commenced a recuperation process and witnessed a notable positive influence. Despite several published research on the topic,
a complete analysis examining the effects of lockdown measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic on environmental noise has yet to be conducted. Thus, this scoping review with stakeholders’ consultation was conducted to systematically identify literature related to noise level reduction. An electronic search was conducted up to August 8, 2020, on four databases (Science Direct, SCOPUS, CINAHL, and PubMed). Eight articles met our criteria for further review where G20 countries conducted most studies. Three were reviewed, two were experimental, two were case reports, and the other was protocol. Although the current literature is minimal, it is evident that global noise levels are decreasing significantly. However, our review revealed that none of the included studies addressed the effect of noise level reduction on human health, and we view the decrease not necessarily as an outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak but rather because of the transition from outdoor to indoor environments. As this subject matter has received a lack of attention and is often overlooked, more innovative research to look for state-of-the-art stagnant initiatives is needed to control the issue of noise pollution
and to provide a basis for government policies.
Association of Exposure to Indoor Air Pollutants and Respiratory Health Symptoms among Photocopy Workers in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
Authors: Ghazali Nur Amira , Jalaludin Juliana , Junaidi Ernie Syazween , Tualeka Abdul Rohim
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Indoor air quality (IAQ) has a significant impact on individual well-being, particularly in photocopy industry workers who are exposed to high levels of contaminants. Improper IAQ is linked to various health issues including respiratory symptoms. This study aimed to determine the association between exposure to indoor air pollutants and respiratory health symptoms among photocopy workers in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor. Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted between exposed and control groups consisted of 76 employees who worked in photocopy premises and 76 employees who worked in offices. A set of questionnaires adapted from the American Thoracic Society was used to collect data on respiratory health symptoms, history of exposure, and socio-demographic background of the employees. Area monitoring was performed using various direct reading devices to measure UFP, PM2.5, PM10, CO, CO2, and TVOCs. Results: In all photocopy centers of exposed group, the mean of PM10 and PM2.5 were at 344.16 µg/m3 and 315.24 µg/m3 (p<0.001), which exceeded the acceptable limit of respirable particulates by ICOP at 150 µg/m3; UFP level at 9068.75 pt/cc (p<0.001); and TVOC at 2.32 ppm (p<0.001), below the limit of 3.0 ppm. High PM10 exposures was reported significantly associated with all respiratory symptoms at p<0.001 (cough OR=3.89 (95% CI=1.00–15.07); phlegm OR=4.82 (95% CI=1.19–14.60); wheezing OR=1.77 (95% CI=1.54–5.79); shortness of breath OR=2.13 (95% CI=0.82–5.55); chest tightness OR=0.37 (95% CI=0.14–0.98)); high PM2.5 exposure was significantly associated with all symptoms except for wheezing (cough at p<0.001, OR=6.71 (95% CI=1.41–32.00; phlegm at p<0.001, OR=5.15 (95% CI=1.41–32.00); shortness of breath at p<0.05, OR=2.13 (95% CI=0.85–5.32); and chest tightness at p<0.05, OR=0.37
(95% CI=0.15–0.95); meanwhile high exposure to UFP had significant relationships with shortness of breath at p<0.001, OR=0.66 (95% CI=0.27–1.64) and chest tightness at p<0.001, OR=1.51 (95% CI=0.61–3.74) among respondents. TVOC also had significant relationships with shortness of breath at p<0.001, OR=1.25, 95% CI=0.47–3.35 and chest tightness at p<0.001, OR=1.04, 95% CI=0.23–1.68. Results also showed that symptoms of cough, phlegm and wheezing were influenced by the PM10 and PM2.5 exposure at 49.4% (Nagelkerke R2= 0.494), 60.1% (Nagelkerke R2= 0.601) and 56.3% (Nagelkerke R2=0.563), respectively. However, there were no significant factors that influenced the symptom of shortness of breath and chest tightness among the respondents. Conclusion: This study concluded that exposure to indoor air pollutants increased the risk of respiratory health symptoms among photocopy workers. This study suggests that regular photocopy machine maintenance and daily workplace housekeeping is required, whereas the photocopy workers should be fully trained in terms of technical, health and safety aspects.
Knowledge, Perception and Practice Towards Microplastic Contamination in Human Body among Community in Ampang, Selangor and the Associated Sociodemographic Factors
Authors: Yusuf Siti Nordiana , Mohd Elias Saliza
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Microplastic pollution in the environment has already been visible for years, yet exposure and risks to humans were underexplored. Human’s risk perception regarding microplastic contamination was overlooked although a new study proved that microplastics existed in human blood. This study aimed to investigate the level of knowledge, perception, and practice towards microplastic contamination in human body and the associated sociodemographic factors among community in Ampang, Selangor. Methods: An observational analytic with cross-sectional study was conducted. Malaysian residents aged 18 and above were recruited by cluster sampling method. A validated and pretested self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain the sociodemographic data, knowledge, perception and practice scores of 437 respondents. Questionnaires were distributed both physically and virtually. Results: The studied community obtained a high level of knowledge (51.0%), positive perception (39.8%) and moderate level of practice (44.2%) regarding microplastic contamination in humans. Age, education, marital and employment status were significantly correlated with all knowledge, perception and practice (p<0.05). Gender was highly associated with both perception and practice while income level and family history of disease were related to practice level only (p<0.05). Furthermore, practice level is significantly associated with both knowledge (X2=115.718, p<0.001) and perception (X2=140.850, p<0.001). Among all factors, perception is the main predictor of practice where people with neutral perception having poor practice is 52.8 times greater than the odds of people with positive perception. Conclusion: Among all factors studied, perception is the main
predictor of practice in preventing microplastic contamination in the human body.
Pemetaan dan Pengklasifikasian Domain Semantik Syariah berdasarkan Hubungan Makna Leksikal Kata Pinjaman Bahasa Arab
Authors: Abu Bakar Noorazlin , Zahid Indirawati , Jaafar Mohammad Fadzeli , Wan Ali Wan Zailan Kamaruddin
Published: February 2024

Domain semantik syariah merujuk kepada sekumpulan kata-kata yang berkongsi komponen makna bersama berkenaan hukum atau peraturan yang merangkumi hubungan manusia dengan Allah, sesama manusia dan alam semesta. Kajian ini bertujuan memetakan dan mengklasifikasikan domain semantik Syariah melalui struktur hubungan makna bagi mengatasi takrifan syariah yang luas cakupannya baik dalam Kamus Dewan Perdana (KDP) mahupun al-Muʿjam al-Wasit (MW). Analisis pemetaan ini mengaplikasikan kajian kualitatif dengan pengumpulan kata pinjaman BA berserta takrifannya dalam KDP bagi memperlihatkan leksikal yang dapat diklasifikasikan ke dalam domain Syariah. Pemetaan domain ini distrukturkan berdasarkan hubungan makna hipernim, hiponim dan kohiponim seperti mana dalam Teori Domain Semantik Trier dan diselaraskan dengan perbincangan sarjana syariah. Cakupan domain syariah yang luas ini dibahagikan kepada empat subdomain yang lebih khusus: ibadat, muamalat, munakahat dan jinayat. Dapatan memperlihatkan berlakunya hubungan intrasubdomain dan intrasub-subdomain bertitik tolak daripada polisem makna dan fitur makna bersama dan distingtif kata yang dirujuk. Hubungan intrasubdomain ini dilihat menerusi perkataan fidyah, infak, dan khiyar, manakala hubungan intrasub-subdomain pula menerusi perkataan Kaabah, hakim, dan qada. Hubungan intrasubdomain dan intrasub-subdomain secara sistematik melalui penstrukturan dalam pemetaan dan pengklasifikasian domain semantik yang dilakukan ini dapat mempermudah pemahaman takrifan syariah yang luas cakupan domainnya. Hal ini amat bermanfaat dalam pemahaman undang-undang syariah Islam.
Metafora Leksikal dan Nilai Budaya dalam Novel Hamka Di Bawah Lindungan Ka’bah
Authors: Oktavianus Oktavianus , Ferdinal Ferdinal , Zahid Indirawati
Published: February 2024

Metafora dan nilai budaya ialah dua perkara yang saling berkaitan. Nilai budaya ialah bahagian daripada identiti manusia. Salah satu cara untuk menyatakannya ialah melalui metafora. Sehubungan itu, kajian ini bertujuan menganalisis metafora leksikal berhubung dengan nilai budaya dalam novel Di Bawah Lindungan Ka’bah karya Hamka. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Pendekatan kuantitatif digunakan untuk mengetahui distribusi metafora leksikal manakala pendekatan kualitatif digunakan untuk meneliti sesuatu fenomena penggunaan metafora. Sejumlah 100 data metafora dikumpulkan daripada setiap muka surat dan dianalisis dengan mengaplikasikan teori metafora oleh Newmark dan Lakoff & Johnson. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa sebanyak 14% metafora leksikal ialah perbandingan kata nama-kata nama, 32% kata nama-kata kerja, 10% kata nama-kata adjektif, 31% kata kerja-kata nama, 6% kata kerja-adverba dan 7% perbandingan kata nama-kata adjektif. Metafora tersebut mengandungi makna personifikasi, hiperbola, dan eufemisme. Daripada 100 data metafora leksikal, terdapat 62% nilai budaya yang mengandungi nilai-nilai mulia, manakala 38% metafora leksikal mewakili suasana dalaman dengan nilai-nilai buruk. Nilai budaya yang terkandung dalam pelbagai bentuk metafora leksikal adalah penting untuk mendidik dan memupuk legitimasi manusia khususnya dalam menghadapi era industri 4.0 dan 5.0, iaitu keperluan manusia menjunjung nilai kemanusiaan.
Contamination of Fish Feed with Pathogenic Organisms: Implications on Fish Diseases in Aquaculture Systems
Authors: Diyie Rhoda Lims , Aheto Dennis Worlanyo , Osei-Atweneboana Mike Yaw , Armah Emmanuel Odartei , Yankson Kobina
Published: February 2024

Tracing contamination to its ultimate source is considered difficult as multiple factors affect stable microbial community in culture water. Feed, covering over 60 percent of production cost although less considered, could represent a significant source of fish diseases, the major constraint in aquaculture production. The present study based on the sensitivity of quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction, indicated low to high concentrations of bacteria and fungi in fish-feed from various aquaculture farms in Ghana. Prevalence rate of bacteria isolated from the gut of fish (26.09%) were similar to that from diseased portions (26.89%).  Although mode of transmission of most infections are largely through the water in which the fish are submerged, Staphylococcus aureus was not isolated from the culture water samples but occurred with the highest prevalence (60%) in fish-feed, thus confirming contamination of fish-feed as a significant pathway for entry of pathogens. Advancements towards the safety of fish should include the surveillance of fish-feed for microbial quality, and incorporation into human foodborne disease surveillance systems to ensure holistic effectiveness.
Channels and Methods of Communicating Agricultural Innovations to rice farmers in the Northern Region of Ghana
Authors: Lamptey Clement Yaw , Donkoh Samuel Arkoh , Azumah Shaibu Baani , Zakaria Abraham , Sulemana Nashiru , Zakaria Hudu
Published: February 2024

Rice Farmers in Ghana have benefited from technology dissemination programmes of high-yielding crop varieties to enhance their productivity and increase their incomes. The interventions in the rice sector of Ghana have led to a reduction in poverty, and reduced rice importation into the country. Despite the expected gains from the numerous interventions, there are low levels of adoption of improved rice varieties among many farmers in Ghana, partly due to ineffectiveness of the technology dissemination methods. This study examines rice farmers’ perception of the agricultural innovation communication channels and methods used to promote improved rice varieties in northern Ghana. Primary data was randomly collected (through survey, focus group discussions and key informant interviews) from 404 rice farmers and analyzed by percentages, means, standard deviations and explanations. The farmers perceived the innovation communication channels and methods that mostly helped them to adopt improved rice varieties as the effective ones. The empirical results show that fellow farmers, researchers and extension agents, and radio were perceived to be the most effective channels of innovation communication among the rice farmers. Farm and home visits, and demonstration farms, and radio broadcasts were also considered to be the most effective innovation dissemination methods used to promote improved rice varieties in the region. It is therefore necessary that young farmers are targeted through a combination of individual, group and mass media methods, for enhancing innovation dissemination and uptake. We recommend that the Government of Ghana allocates adequate resources to make agricultural extension delivery more effective and reliable.
Morphological Variations and Path Coefficient Analysis of Zoometric Traits of Local Chickens in Tolon District of Northern Ghana
Authors: Birteeb Peter , Al-Rauf Mahama , Husein Shuaib M. A. , Azure Gifty
Published: February 2024

The knowledge of morphometric measurements is paramount in domestic chicken production and marketing practices hence this research was undertaken to determine the morphological characteristics of domestic chicken in the Tolon District of Ghana. Birds reared under the traditional scavenging system, were randomly selected in four (Nyankpala, Tolon, Woribogu and Dondo) communities. Live body weight (BW) and thirteen morphometric traits namely, body length (BDL), chest circumference (CC), thigh circumference (TC), drumstick length (DL), shank length (SL), wing length (WGL), neck length (NL), head width (HDW), hip width (HPW), comb length (CL), head length (HDL), wattle length (WAL) and beak length (BKL) were measured. The data was subjected to general linear model, correlation and path coefficient analyses. The results revealed that, domestic chickens were generally smaller in sizes. The average values recorded were 0.99kg, 18.98cm, 20.60cm, 7.78cm, 11.78cm, 8.05cm, 16.17cm, 12.15cm, 2.34cm, 7.57cm, 3.39cm, 2.28cm, 1.70cm and 2.60cm for BW, BDL, CC, TC, DL, SL, WGL, NL, HDW, HPW, CL, HDL, WAL and BKL respectively. Location of birds significantly (P< 0.05) affected morphometric traits (BDL, CC, TC, SL, WGL, NL, HDW, CL, HPW, and WAL) of birds. Similarly, sex of birds had significant (P<0.05) effects on BDL, DL, SL, WGL, NL, HDW, CL, HDL, WAL and BKL whereas age had no significant (P>0.05) influence on any morphometric traits. The presence of crest affected (P<0.05) the variations in DL, SL, WAL and BKL. Also, presence of spur affected the variations (P<0.05) in BW, DL, NL, CL, HDL, WAL and BKL whiles comb type had no significant (P>0.05) effects on any morphometric trait. Correlation coefficients were generally low, with the highest (0.513) recorded between TC and CC. The highest direct path coefficient was obtained from CC (0.237), followed by BDL (0.156) and WAL (0.153). The findings of this work will be useful in characterization studies and breeding program for local domestic chickens.
Assessment of technical efficiency and its determinants among smallholder pepper farmers in Tolon district of Ghana
Authors: Anang Benjamin Tetteh , Apedo Clever , Appiah-Twumasi Mark
Published: February 2024

The main purpose of the study was to assess technical efficiency (TE) and its determinants among smallholder pepper farmers in a less developed country, Ghana. The study used a stochastic frontier approach and the translog production function to analyze TE of the selected pepper farmers. The mean technical efficiency was estimated at 81.4% implying high efficiency of production among the producers. Pepper output increased with the cost of ploughing as well as the quantity of seed used in production. Furthermore, respondent’s age, years of formal education, household size, weeding frequency, livestock ownership and access to credit were identified as significant factors affecting TE. The study recommends provision of credit to farmers, training on effective weed control and soil fertility management alongside integration of livestock rearing as measures necessary to boost TE of pepper farmers.
The Nexus between Citizen Participation and Engagement in Elections and Development in Ghana: Empirical Evidence from Voters in Four Electorally-Swing Constituencies in Ghana
Authors: Bukari Gbensuglo
Published: February 2024

The Nexus between Citizen Participation and Engagement in Elections and Development in Ghana: Empirical Evidence from Voters in Four Electorally-Swing Constituencies in Ghana

*Gbensuglo Alidu Bukari 

Department of Political Science

University for Development Studies, Tamale-Ghana

E-mail: gbukari@uds.edu.gh

 

Eliasu Mumuni

Department of Communication, Innovation and Technology

University for Development Studies, Tamale-Ghana

Email: meliasu@uds.edu.gh

 

Adam Osman Oscar

Department of Logistics and Procurement Management

Tamale Technical University, Tamale-Ghana

oadamosman@tatu.edu.gh

 

Abstract

This paper establishes the relationship between individual citizens' voting participation in national elections and their felt socio-economic outcomes in Ghana. The paper adopts a micro-level approach and utilises data from a random sample of 600 respondents in four electorally-swing constituencies. The aim is to ascertain their views on a range of socio-economic issues related to elections and felt individual and community outcomes. The analysis of the results was conducted using standard multi-regression. The results of the analysis established that the relationship between individual and household economic welfare related to personal income, employment opportunities, personal and household educational opportunities and personal and household health status and voting participation is varied. The conclusion is that the unique circumstances of voter participation and choice in an election in the electorally-swing constituencies in the country are contingent on superior socio-economic policies of an incumbent government or political parties in electoral competition with the aspiration to win political power and dominance in a future electoral contest in Ghana. Therefore, based on the results, the enhancement of democracy through active participation in the political and electoral processes should place a premium on inclusive access of citizens to income, health, education and employment opportunities.

Keywords: elections, democracy, participation, engagement, development, voting behaviour, Ghana
МЕЖДУНАРОДНО-ПРАВОВЫЕ АСПЕКТЫ РАЗВИТИЯ СОЦИАЛЬНОГО ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ В РЕСПУБЛИКЕ КАЗАХСТАН
Authors: Б. Х. Олжабаев
Published: February 2024

В статье рассмотрены развитие международного сотрудничества Республики Казахстан в сфере социальной защиты населения, конституционно-правовая основа такого рода взаимодействия. Раскрыто содержание международно-правовых стандартов в области социального обеспечения, как формы выражения общепризнанных принципов и норм международного права. Определена роль государства в создании условий реализации прав граждан на социальную защиту, в соответствии с международными нормами. Приведён обзор научной, научно-методической и информационной составляющих исследований в области социального обеспечения. Охарактеризованы основные источники международного права в сфере социальной защиты, деятельность международных организаций в создании правовой базы взаимоотношений государств в области защиты социально-экономических прав граждан. Акцент сделан на ключевом тезисе Всеобщей декларации прав человека, согласно которому каждый человек, имеет право на социальное обеспечение через посредство национальных усилий и международного сотрудничества и в соответствии со структурой и ресурсами каждого государства. С международно-правовой точки зрения, признание права на социальное обеспечение сформировалось благодаря всем согласованным и принятым документам, которые утверждают социальное обеспечение в качестве основного социального права, принадлежащего каждому человеку. Таким образом, право на социальное обеспечение было закреплено в нескольких актах о правах человека, принятых ООН. При этом, как таковое, это право прямо сформулировано в таких основополагающих документах, как уже упомянутая Всеобщая декларация прав человека и Международный пакт об экономических, социальных и культурных правах. Ключевые слова: международно-правовые стандарт, социальное обеспечения, социальная защита, право социального обеспечение, международные акты.
МАЛ ШАРУАШЫЛЫҒЫНДА ҚОЛДАНУҒА АРНАЛҒАН МОБИЛЬДІ ҚОСЫМША
Authors: Е. Е. Аңсаған  , Н. Н. Оспанова
Published: February 2024

Келтірілген мақалада сараптау нәтижесінде мал шарушылығын цифралндырудың қазіргі күйі туралы айтылады. Мақала авторалары қарастырылатын саланың ақпараттық технологиялар арқасында қол жеткізілген жануар ден-саулығының мониторинг жүйесі, мал басын бақылау жүйесі, автоматтандыру жүйелері және т.б. технологияларға шолу жүргізеді. Осыған қоса мақалада мал шаруашылығын цифрландырудың басты артықшылықтарына және даму жолдарына көіңл бөлінген. Қарастырылған технологиялар өнімнің сапасын көтеруге ықпал етеді мал тұратын бөлмелердің микроклиматын автоматтандыру жүйесі энергия шығынын төмендетуге және қоршаған ортаға әсерін азайтуға көмектесетіні туралы айтылған. Сонымен қатар магистрлік диссертация жұмыстың нәтижесінде фермелерге арналған мобильді қосымшаның интерфейсі туралы мәлімет берілген. Авторлар мобильді қосымшаның функцоналдарына кіретін мал шаруашылық процесстерін бақылау, шығындар мен кірістерді есепке алу, жануарлардың денсаулығын бақылау және т.б. көрсетілген. Сондай-ақ мақалада фермерлер үшін мобильді қосымшаларды пайдаланудың мүмкін болатын артықшылықтары, мысалы, жұмыс тиімділігін арттыру, шешім қабылдау уақытын қысқарту және мал шаруашылығын басқарудағы дәлдікті арттыру қарастырылады. Жалпы, мақалада шаруа қожалықтарына арналған мобильді қосымшаларға назар аудара отырып, мал шаруашылығын цифрландырудың қазіргі жағдайына маңызды шолу жасалған. Кілтті сөздер: ІТ-технологиялар, ауыл шаруашылығы, мал денсаулығы, мобильді қосымша, фермер, ақылды ферма.
О МЕТОДОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ МЕХАНИЗМАХ ИЗУЧЕНИЯ ПРАВОВЫХ ОСНОВ ГРАЖДАНСКОГО ОБЩЕСТВА
Authors: З. К. Аюпова  , Д. У. Кусаинов
Published: February 2024

Правовое государство и гражданское общество существуют в единстве, их понятия в юридической науке чаще всего употребляются в «паре». Они взаимопредполагают и взаимообусловливают друг друга при происхождении и формировании. При функционировании и развитии находятся в тесной взаимосвязи и взаимодействии, представляя в значительной степени единство противоположностей, между которыми перманентные противоречия нередко порождают конфликтные ситуации, которые между развитыми правовым государством и гражданским обществом разрешаются мирными, культурными, правовыми механизмами и средствами. Гражданское общество и правовое государство, каждое само по себе, представляют относительно автономную систему, в правовом отношении являются подсистемами общей и единой правовой системы. Последняя выступает также определенным опосредующим звеном их взаимосвязи и взаимодействия, будучи одновременно их продуктом при формировании и фактором их надлежащего существования и развития в правовых содержании и форме. Взаимоотношения гражданского общества и правового государства с правовой системой неодинаковые, они по-разному воздействуют на развитие правовой системы, и обратное воздействие правовой системы на них отличается по нормативным комплексам, методам и средствам. Еще одним негативом государства для всей правовой системы могут стать излишняя или чрезмерная политизация самого государства и ее распространение на правовые явления. Правовая система и правовое государство состоят в единстве и многообразных, неоднозначных, противоречивых взаимосвязях; взаимодействуют и функционируют как единая система и как подсистемы друг друга. Их взаимозависимость, проявляясь, по общему правилу, положительно как важнейший фактор общественного функционирования и развития, нередко может порождать целый ряд негативных проявлений. И только системное действие правовых явлений способно нейтрализовать тенденции отчуждения в правовом государстве без преобладания политического или другого инородного вмешательства. Ключевые слова: политизация права, правозаконность, принципы частного права, правовые явления, права граждан, гражданское общество, правовое государство.
ЗАКОН О ПРОФИЛАКТИКЕ ПРАВОНАРУШЕНИЙ В РЕСПУБЛИКЕ КАЗАХСТАН КАК ОСНОВА ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЯ ПРЕСТУПНОСТИ: ПРОБЛЕМЫ ТЕОРИИ И ПРАКТИКИ
Authors: А. С. Бакытбеков
Published: February 2024

В данной статье рассматривается тема, которая весьма актуальна в нынешней ситуации в стране, поскольку движение в сторону Нового Казахстана, а также наблюдаемые в обществе изменения затронули правоохранительную систему государства. Органы правопорядка также своевременно реагируют и предлагают свои подходы в профилактике преступности, вносятся определённые изменения в работу стражей порядка. С того времени, как Казахстан обрёл государственный суверенитет, насчитывается более тридцати лет. За этот промежуток времени в стране поступательно произошли общественно-политические изменения. Стоит отметить, что Закон «О профилактике правонарушений», принятый более тринадцати лет назад, уже не отражает истинную ситуацию и порой не достигает своей цели: появились новые виды преступлений, такие как кибермошенничество, приобретают общественный резонанс преступления против несовершеннолетних, так называемая педофилия и преступления в семейно-бытовой сфере. Анализ законов и нормативно-правовых актов свидетельствует о назревшей необходимости совершенствования уголовного и административного законодательства, внедрения новых, актуальных подходов в деятельности полиции, так называемой сервисной модели, которая уже началась внедряться в органах внутренних дел на примере пилотного проекта Павлодарской области. Ключевые слова: уголовный и административный кодекс, профилактика правонарушений, органы полиции, правоприменительная деятельность, предупреждение преступлений, превенция.
Formações continuadas de professores em TIC e mídias digitais nos últimos anos: uma aproximação no contexto educacional do Brasil
Authors: De Jesus Santos Luciana Nobre , Segura Vera Marymili
Published: February 2024

Com a evolução da tecnologia, o seu uso tornou-se foco de debate em todas as esferas da sociedade, em especial na educação. Por isso as pautas formativas precisam ir além de uma mera atualização ou “capacitação” pedagógica e didática, necessita promover ações reflexivas que os leve a uma autonomia dos professores envolvidos. Na realidade da escola brasileira, os estudos revelam que muitos são os desafios a serem enfrentados para que as tecnologias educacionais sejam incorporadas de forma efetiva na sala de aula. E o maior deles diz respeito a insuficiência da formação docente para este fim. O objetivo deste artigo é descrever a evolução das Formações continuadas de professores em TIC e mídias digitais nos últimos anos no contexto educacional do Brasil. Para o qual foi realizada uma Pesquisa Bibliográfica, utilizando a análise de conteúdo como técnica de coleta de informação. Entre as considerações finais vale destacar que a formação continuada de professores tem sido implementada cada vez mais nas políticas educacionais no Brasil, no entanto é preciso um olhar mais sensível a respeito da oferta das formações de professores para o uso das tecnologias educacionais. Sabemos que as tecnologias têm avançado de forma vertiginosa em todas as áreas e instituições, ela também precisa fazer-se presente de forma significativa na educação.
Gestão Educacional e Altas Habilidades/Superdotação: construindo pontes para uma maior sinergia
Authors: Deos Maristela Cernicchiaro
Published: February 2024

Este artigo teve como propósito destacar a importância do gestor educacional na busca pelo fim da invisibilidade da população de estudantes com Altas Habilidades/Superdotação (AH/SD), considerando as possibilidades que sua função lhe concede para promover mudanças no contexto escolar. Os resultados alcançados foram produtos da pesquisa intitulada “Altas Habilidades/Superdotação: um desafio contemporâneo para a gestão educacional”, desenvolvida no curso de Mestrado Profissional em Gestão Educacional (MPGE), no Programa de Pós-graduação da Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (2021-2023). O objetivo geral foi analisar as concepções dos gestores educacionais sobre a importância da inclusão da temática das Altas Habilidades/Superdotação na formação continuada para professores, verificando o impacto da socialização da pesquisa com os participantes, no período de outubro a dezembro de 2022. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa exploratória, que utilizou a entrevista semiestruturada como instrumento de coleta de dados, com nove gestoras educacionais que atuavam em instituições de ensino público e privado, em Porto Alegre e Grande Porto Alegre, no estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Os resultados provenientes da análise de conteúdo das respostas indicaram que a falta de informações e de formações específicas para os profissionais da educação dificultam a identificação e colaboram para a manutenção da invisibilidade dessa população de estudantes na escola, permanecendo à margem das considerações e dos planejamentos na área educacional.
Género, arte y feminismo: Una mirada desde el noreste uruguayo
Authors: Casnati Ana María
Published: February 2024

El presente trabajo se enmarca en la línea de los estudios de Género y Poder del Centro de Estudios Multirreferenciales Biográficos en Educación (CEMBE) que se propone investigar y promover profesionales formados para el ejercicio de co/construir procesos cognitivos motivados para la comprensión analítica a partir de una dialógica política radicalmente implicada con el cuidado de sí, de los otros, del ambiente, de la vida. En el CEMBE se reconocen tres pilares guía: la complejidad, la multirreferencialidad y la búsqueda por la comprensión de un mundo que se reconoce como imprevisible y donde campea la incertidumbre. Desde este lugar, se realiza un análisis en la confluencia de género, arte y feminismo desde una mirada del noreste uruguayo sustentadas en las Epistemologías del Sur (Sousa Santos, 2018 ). La categoría “género” contribuye a definir el sistema de opresión de las mujeres profundamente arraigado a condiciones de avasallamiento y sumisión cultural, social, económica y política. Se plantea la construcción de una posible ciudadanía desde el Sur en los Ambientes Multirreferenciales de Aprendizaje (Casnati, Galeffi, 2014) (Casnati, Cuadro, 2017). El principio que sostiene el desarrollo del presente trabajo se sustenta en la necesidad de reconocer una justicia epistémica construida a partir de una política del conocimiento que pueda lograr descolonizar los campos del saber, los cuerpos, las políticas representacionales del feminismo hegemónico tan cuestionadas por los feminismos (Bidaseca, 2016).
The Creativity out of Insecurity and Uncertainty through the Perspective of Realism in Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage
Authors: Hasobi Wael Fadhil
Published: February 2024

In this paper I intend to discuss realism in Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage .Although  it is purely a work of Crane’s imagination, it is universally recognized as a greater work of art. The  novel revolves mainly round the fear-inspired actions and deeply agitated mind of Henry Fleming,  the protagonist of the novel. The novel deals with the theme of war and violence that leads to  recognize the naturalistic view of the impact of the external forces on human destiny in which it  leads to the concept of realism in life through war as a metaphor of life with its ambivalences,  morality and alienation.
A Study on the VR Interface Design for Children Products and its Influence Towards China’s Consumerism
Authors: Yefei Li , Naeim Fauzi
Published: February 2024

The present study intended to evaluate the impact of the virtual reality store interface, which comprised of two dimensions, virtual spatial cues (VR) and interactivity (INT), on Chinese customers’ purchase decisions which included the preference for product hedonic attributes (HD) and purchase intention (PIP). Secondly, the mediating role of perceived product design which encompassed aesthetics (PRAS), functionality (PFUN), and symbolism (SYMM), was investigated. A quantitative approach was implemented, combined with a survey-based strategy for data collection. The criteria for respondents included parents having children who are VR game users, and the age range of the children was between 10 to 16 years. A sample of 312 respondents was analysed with the use of statistical software. The researcher employed the prominent methodology of structural equation modelling to evaluate the proposedhypotheses. The findings demonstrated that INT positively and significantly impacts HD, whereas INT and PIN were found to have an insignificant association. VR was found to impact HD and PIN positively and significantly among virtual Chinese consumers. In terms of the mediation analysis, PRAS significantly mediated the association between INT and PIN and VR and PIN, whereas the negative mediation of PRAS in the association between INT and HD and VR and HD was not validated. Regarding the mediation effect of SYMM, it was revealed that SYMM played a significant mediating role in the four proposed associations. Lastly, the mediation effect of PFUN was found to be significant in the association between INT and HD and VR and HD, whereas PFUN was an insignificant mediator in the association between INT and PIN and VR and PIN. The study offers substantial and valuable insights into virtual consumer perception regarding product design and purchase decisions for theoretical and practical applications.
The Effect of Joint Audit on Audit Quality: The Perceptions of Accountant Exports and Banking Mangers in Algeria
Authors: Hima Zakaria , Yusoff Wan Sallha , Saraih Ummi Naiemah binti
Published: February 2024

This study examines the impact of joint audits on audit quality. It employs a survey-based  approach, utilizing a Likert-type questionnaire distributed to external auditors and bank managers  to gauge their perspectives on whether joint audits enhance audit quality. The survey involved  auditors and managers from the Regional Directorate of Exploitation in 20 Algerian banks. The  findings indicate a correlation between joint audits and audit quality, with respondents expressing  the belief that the implementation of joint audits would positively influence audit quality. This  research is one of the pioneering efforts to investigate the effects of joint audits on audit quality  within the Algerian banking sector. It offers valuable insights and puts forth recommendations for  audit firms, professional and oversight bodies, as well as the government, emphasizing the  significance of joint audits in ensuring audit quality.