bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
AI-Driven Process Design for Closed-Loop Manufacturing
Authors: Besigomwe Kenneth
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing closed-loop manufacturing (CLM) systems, which emphasize sustainability through recycling, reuse, and optimized resource utilization. CLM faces significant challenges in minimizing waste, improving operational efficiency, and optimizing resource usage. Although AI holds promise in addressing these challenges, its application in CLM systems, especially in dynamic decision-making and resource optimization, requires further exploration. This research aims to explore how AI technologies can improve material flows, reduce waste, and enhance decision-making to achieve both sustainability and operational efficiency in manufacturing systems.
To understand the impact of AI on CLM, the study conducted a comprehensive review of case studies and literature across various industries. It focused on AI techniques, such as machine learning (ML) and reinforcement learning (RL), and their roles in optimizing resource usage, refining recycling processes, and improving production schedules. Statistical methods, including regression and sensitivity analysis, were employed to evaluate the effectiveness of AI-driven models in enhancing closed-loop manufacturing performance. The review revealed promising results, highlighting AI's ability to optimize resource consumption and waste management strategies across diverse manufacturing environments.
The study’s findings demonstrated significant improvements in resource efficiency, waste reduction, and cost savings across multiple industries. AI-driven models optimized material consumption, resulting in reductions of up to 12% in raw material use. Additionally, AI-enhanced recycling and waste management strategies led to a 25% increase in material recovery, while operational costs were reduced by up to 15%. AI models also displayed a strong ability to adapt to fluctuations in demand and production conditions, ensuring sustained operational efficiency even amid dynamic market changes. These outcomes highlight AI’s transformative potential in achieving sustainable manufacturing practices and advancing circular economy goals.
Ergenlerin Ebeveynleri ile Uyumlarının Kariyer Kaygılarına Etkisi
Authors: Yalçın Hatice , Eminoglu Hanife
Published: December 2024

Kariyer sürecinde ebeveynlerin yönlendirmeleri ve desteği çok önemlidir. Bu araştırmada; ergenlerin ebeveynleri ile uyumlarının kariyer kaygılarına etkisi incelenmiştir. Bu çalışmada, genç bireylerin kariyer seçiminde algıladıkları aile desteğinin ve ebeveyn uyumlarının kariyer kaygılarına etkisi incelenmiştir ve ergenlerin kariyer kaygılarını ailenin ne ölçüde etkilediği ortaya konmaya çalışılmıştır. Araştırmada ilişkisel tarama modeli uygulanmıştır. Çalışma grubu, lise öğrencilerden oluşan 185 ergendir. Verilerin elde edilmesinde Demografik Bilgi Formu, Ergen-Ebeveyn Kariyer Uyumu Ölçeği ve Kariyer Kaygısı Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler ikiden fazla bağımsız grubun karşılaştırılmasında One-way ANOVA testi uygulanmıştır. Bağımlı ve bağımsız değişkenlerin yordanmasına ilişkin değerlendirmede regresyon analizi ve kariyer kaygısı ile ergen-ebeveyn uyumunun ilişkisinin belirlenmesi amacıyla Pearson korelasyon analizi yapılmıştır. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre; 14 yaşındaki ergen bireylerin Kariyer Kaygısı Ölçeği aritmetik ortalamaları, 15 yaş ve daha büyük ergenlerin ortalamalarından daha düşüktür. Cinsiyet değişkenine göre ergen-ebeveyn kariyer uyum puan ortalamaları anlamlı bir fark göstermezken kız ergenlerin kariyer kaygısı mesleki tercihe yönelik kaygılar alt boyutu puan ortalamaları, erkek ergenlerin ortalamalarından daha yüksektir. Anne ve babaların öğrenim düzeyleri; kariyer kaygısı ile ergen-ebeveyn uyum puanlarını etkilememektedir. Ergenlerin ve ailelerinin meslek seçimlerinde en çok sağlık sektörünü tercih ettikleri belirlenmiştir. Sağlık sektörüne ilişkin meslek tercih edenlerin kaygı düzeyleri, sanat ile ilgili meslek tercihi yapanlara göre daha düşüktür. Sonuçlar; ergen-ebeveyn kariyer uyumunun ergenlerdeki kariyer kaygısını etkilediğini, aile ile ergen bireyin kariyer hedeflerinin uyumlu olması durumunda kariyer kaygısının azaldığını ortaya koymuştur.
Essential Tools for Developing Critical Reading: A Structured Guide for Undergraduate Students
Authors: Aziz Anealka , Ahmad Tuan Sarifah Aini Binti Syed , Aziz Roslina Binti Abdul , Awang Suryani Binti , Ahmad Siti Nurshafezan , Azlan Nurul Afifah Binti
Published: December 2024

Developing strong critical reading skills is essential for undergraduate student success. Despite the increasing demand for critical reading and thinking abilities in the global job market, many students face challenges in acquiring these competencies, which impacts their academic performance and future career opportunities. The purpose of this structured guide is to present a comprehensive review of key strategies for building critical reading skills among undergraduate learners. Drawing from a thorough analysis of scholarly articles, textbooks, and empirical studies, the review identifies essential tools for enhancing critical reading; strengthening vocabulary and language comprehension, identifying main ideas and supporting details, constructing topics and providing evidence, making inferences, and recognizing implied meanings, understanding types of support and applying reasoning, evaluating arguments and analysing statements, and conducting contextual analysis to detect underlying assumptions. These tools form a structured guide that educators and researchers can utilise to design effective instructional approaches, activities, and assessments, thereby fostering critical reading skills in their students. The guide offers a comprehensive foundation for enhancing undergraduate academic performance and career readiness. Future research should focus on validating the framework and exploring the influence of cultural and linguistic differences on critical reading development in diverse student populations.
Cooperative Approach for Conflict Analysis and Peaceful Coexistence in Resource Rivalry among Communities
Authors: Versity Berebere
Published: December 2024

Resource rivalry is a phenomenon that occurs within communities and presents great problems to social peace and economic growth (Hayden, 2019). Disputes on who has right over those basic resources, including land, water and minerals, may arise and may be aggravated to the extent that violence and long-term hostility may be perpetuated. Thus, the study aimed to assess the applicability of a cooperative approach to conflict analysis in resource rivalry among communities; To evaluate the key actors in the cooperative approach for conflict analysis and Peaceful coexistence in resource rivalry among communities and To recommend the utilization of the cooperative approach for conflict analysis outcomes in peaceful coexistence in resource rivalry among communities. Understanding the phases of conflict analysis can prove valuable in gaining an appreciation of how conflicts emerge and how they might be controlled or addressed. Conflict phases are identified as latent conflict, perceived conflict, manifest conflict and escalation. The cooperative approach to conflict analysis involves several key principles, which including inclusivity, dialogue and communication, joint problem-solving, and sustainability. The research paper found that the key actors in conflict analysis include the government, leaders of the communities, Non-governmental organizations and international organizations are the main players in the above process. Utilization of cooperative conflicts analysis is evident in environmental peacebuilding as well as in Peace Parks initiatives.
Digital Banking Channels, Financial Inclusion and Commercial Bank Sustainability in Kenya
Authors: Thuranira John K. , Kimathi Mukaria H. , Murithi Dennis K.
Published: December 2024

The increasing use of digital banking channels has transformed the financial landscape globally, including in Kenya. While digital banking is believed to enhance financial sustainability, the role of financial inclusion in explaining this relationship remains unclear. Previous studies have examined the impacts of digital banking and financial inclusion separately, but little research has explored how financial inclusion influences the link between digital banking and financial sustainability in commercial banks. This study explored the relationship between digital banking channels, financial inclusion, and the financial sustainability of commercial banks in Kenya. Specifically, it investigated whether financial inclusion explains the relationship between digital banking and financial sustainability. The study applied the Transaction Cost Theory (TCT) in evaluating how financial inclusion explains the relationship between digital banking channels and financial sustainability. The study used a quantitative research design with secondary data from Kenyan commercial banks between 2018 and 2023. Data were analysed using various econometric models, including Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), to assess the relationships between digital banking channels, financial inclusion, and financial sustainability. The findings showed a significant positive relationship between digital banking channels and financial sustainability, with mobile banking having the strongest impact. Financial inclusion also significantly improves as digital banking adoption increases. Moreover, the study revealed that financial inclusion partially explains the relationship between digital banking and financial sustainability, indicating its important role in enhancing the effectiveness of digital banking. This study highlights the critical role of financial inclusion in strengthening the impact of digital banking on the financial sustainability of banks. The results suggest that banks should prioritize both digital banking and financial inclusion strategies to achieve long-term financial health. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between digital banking, financial inclusion, and sustainability, with implications for both banking practice and policy development.
“Knowledge Management Practices and Decision-making Procedures for Quality Management in Startup Businesses”
Authors: Thiyagarajan Dr. Ramya , Balamurugan Dr. A.
Published: December 2024

This article examines the interrelationship between decision-making procedures, knowledge management, and quality management within startup businesses. As startups often operate in dynamic environments, effective decision-making is crucial for sustainability and growth. The research delves into how decision-making procedures impact knowledge management and the integration of total quality management (TQM) practices. Through a survey of 100 respondents, this study provides insights into the current practices, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in knowledge and quality management frameworks in startups. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, ensuring both quantitative and qualitative insights. The primary data sources were supplemented with secondary data from relevant literature, reports, and case studies. Data analysis was performed using a combination of statistical methods, including regression analysis and thematic content analysis, to identify patterns and relationships. Key findings reveal that startups with well-structured knowledge management practices exhibit improved decision-making efficiency and better adherence to quality management standards. However, challenges such as resource limitations and lack of formalized procedures were identified. The study recommends that startups invest in knowledge-sharing platforms, foster a culture of continuous learning, and adopt data-driven decision-making tools to enhance their quality management frameworks. Further research could explore the long-term impacts of these practices on the scalability and sustainability of startups.
A Systematic Literature Review on Government Non- Financial Assistance towards SMEs Export Performance
Authors: Omar Zurina , Abdul Hamid Norhadilah , @ Mohd Nor Farizah Mamat
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Small medium enterprises (SMEs) require government assistance to maintain their competitiveness in a demanding global market. The government assistance comes in two forms, financial assistance and non-financial assistance. Although there is a plethora of studies on government assistance for SMEs’ export performance, studies relating government non-financial assistance on SMEs’ export performance are still insufficient. Furthermore, a systematic review of this topic has been challenging because it does not include review procedures that are difficult for scholars to interpret and replicate. Thus, this study seeks to conduct a systematic literature review on government non-financial assistance for SMEs’ export performance.

Methods: The process includes five methodological steps namely review protocol, formulation of research question, systematic searching strategies based on identification, screening and eligibility on two established databases Scopus and Web of Science. The quality of the extracted literature was maintained, followed by an analysis of the gathered literature.

Results: Five themes discovered which include (1) information assistance, (2) marketing assistance, (3) training assistance, (4) trade assistance, and (5) foreign office support.

Conclusion: The government’s involvement in helping SMEs to enter global market is crucial. Non-financial assistance will let the SMEs having a deep understanding of foreign markets and help them effectively navigate the complexity of international marketplaces. The five themes collectively offer a complete framework for comprehending the many forms of knowledge required for achieving successful entry into overseas markets and sustaining the firms’ export performance. The study recommends that SMEs should participate in government non-financial export promotion programs, such as trade shows and missions, to improve their export performance and overcome challenges.
Examining the Associations Between Employment, Unemployment, Government Expenditure on Education, Human Capital Index, Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth: Experience of Malaysia and Singapore
Authors: Hashim Emilda , Rambeli Norimah , Jalil Norasibah Abdul , Hashim Asmawi , Shahrudin Nur Nashuha
Published: December 2024

Reducing unemployment and achieving rapid economic growth are two major economic goals for every nation. Using annual time series data from January 1980 to December 2022, this study examines related human resource and other macroeconomic issues like employment, unemployment, human capital index, government education spending, and foreign direct investment, which are important for economic growth for both countries. The vector autoregressive (VAR) model can be successfully identified using the Akaike information criterion (AIC), and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) has at least one cointegration link. All variables are integrated at the first difference I(1), according to the test results. Additionally, according to the Johansen Juselius co-integration test, a long-term association is found in Malaysia and Singapore. In conclusion, economic growth is significantly impacted by employment, unemployment, the human capital index, government spending on education, and foreign direct investment.
Avrupa Konseyi’nin Soğuk Savaş Sonrası Genişleme Süreci
Authors: Eminoglu Nihal
Published: December 2024

Avrupa Konseyi Mayıs 1949’da Strazburg’ta imzalanan Londra Antlaşması’yla kurulan ve bugün 46 üyesi bulunan bir uluslararası örgüttür. Konsey’in üç temel prensibi, demokrasi, insan hakları ve hukukun üstünlüğüdür. Kasım 1950’de Roma’da imzalanan Avrupa İnsan Hakları Sözleşmesi de Konsey’in temel prensiplerinin en önemli dayanağını oluşturmaktadır.
Avrupa Konseyi’nin temellerinin atıldığı dönem, iki dünya savaşından çıkan Avrupa ülkelerinin büyük tahribata uğradığı, önemli ölçüde can ve mal kayıplarının olduğu, savaşların ülke ekonomilerini de alt üst ettiği bir döneme denk gelmektedir. Böyle bir dönemde Avrupa halklarını barış ekseninde bir araya getirmek, ortak değerler inşa etmek ve ortak hedefler için birlikte hareket etmeyi sağlamak o günün koşullarında savaşların tekrarlanmaması için tek yol olarak görülmüş ve bunun da ancak Avrupa ülkeleri arasında ortak kurumlar, normlar ve sözleşmeler oluşturmaktan geçtiği düşünülmüştür. Avrupa Konseyi için önemli bir dönüm noktası ise, Sovyet Sosyalist Cumhuriyetler Birliği’nin dağılmasıyla birlikte Orta ve Doğu Avrupa ülkelerinin Konsey’e katılma süreci olmuştur. O dönemde Doğu Avrupa ülkeleri ile Batı ülkeleri arasında “Avrupa değerleri” açısından farklılıklar olduğu açıktır. Demokrasi ve insan hakları gibi o dönemde ve bugün halen “Avrupa değerlerinin” temelini oluşturan unsurların, Avrupa Konseyi’nin 1990’a kadar üyesi olan Batı Avrupa ülkelerinde bir karşılığı olduğu bilinirken, Soğuk Savaş döneminde komünist rejimin altında olan Doğu Bloku ülkeleri için bu kavramların ve değerlerin oldukça yeni olduğu hatta bilinmediği bir gerçektir. Bu nedenle, Avrupa Konseyi Orta ve Doğu Avrupa ülkelerine doğru genişleme sürecinde hem üyelik kriterlerinde hem de aday ülkelerin Konsey’in standartlarını karşılayıp karşılamadığını izleyen ve denetleyen monitoring sisteminde değişikliğe gitmiştir. Konsey’in bu yeni dönem stratejisi, 1990’lara kadar “demokrasi kulübü” olarak adlandırılan Örgütün, Doğu Bloku ülkelerine açılım sürecinde bir “demokrasi okulu” haline geldiği yorumlarına da neden olmuştur.
Bu makale, Avrupa Konseyi’nin Soğuk Savaş sonrası genişleme sürecinde hayata geçirdiği yeni üyelik kriterlerini ve denetim mekanizmalarındaki değişimleri ele almakta ve bu sürecin Doğu Bloku ülkeleri, Batı ülkeleri ve Avrupa Konseyi’nin temelini oluşturan demokrasi, insan hakları ve hukukun üstünlüğü gibi değerlere yansımasını incelemektedir.
Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi Derslerinde Ahlak Eğitiminin Öğretmen Görüşleri Kapsamında İncelenmesi
Authors: Doğan Sariye
Published: December 2024

Eğitim-öğretim faaliyetlerinin en temel amaçlarından biri ahlaki yönleri gelişmiş bireyler yetiştirmektir. Bu çalışmada Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi (DKAB) öğretmenlerinin ahlak ve dersleri kapsamındaki eğitimine ilişkin görüş ve önerileri incelenmiştir. Araştırma nitel araştırma metodolojisine uygun olarak tasarlanmış ve öğretmenlerle yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın katılımcıları 2022-2023 eğitim-öğretim yılında ilk ve ortaokulda çalışan 12 Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi öğretmenidir. Araştırmada DKAB öğretmenlerinin ahlakı nasıl tanımladıkları, hangi kavramlarla ilişkilendirdikleri, ahlaklı bir insana hangi nitelikleri atfettikleri, dersleri kapsamındaki ahlak eğitimi faaliyetleriyle ilgili değerlendirmeleri ve önerileri ortaya konulmuştur. Çalışmada, DKAB öğretmenlerinin ahlak anlayışlarının şekillenmesinde dini ve toplumsal normların önemli bir yer tuttuğu, öğretmenlerin çoğunun din ve ahlak arasında sıkı bir ilişki kurdukları gözlemlenmiştir. Katılımcıların çoğu ahlak eğitimi konusunda DKAB derslerinin istenilen etkileri gösteremediğine dikkatleri çekmiştir. Öğretmenlerin neden olarak sundukları temel gerekçeler, ahlak eğitimi konusunda yaşanan yöntem ve yaklaşım belirsizliği, materyal ve uygulama konusunda karşılaşılan sorunlar ve ders kitaplarında ahlak eğitiminin etkili ve verimli bir şekilde sunulamaması gibi konular üzerinde temellenmiştir. Öğretmenler daha etkili bir ahlak eğitimi için ders kitaplarının görsel, tasarım ve içerik anlamında güncellenmesi, gündelik hayatta karşılaşılan sorunları merkeze alması, uygulamaya dayalı etkinlikler içermesi ve yöntem ve yaklaşım konusunda geliştirilmesi önerilerinde bulunmuştur.
ПРОБЛЕМА СВОБОДЫ И САМООТЧУЖДЕНИЯ ЛИЧНОСТИ
Authors: Абишева Алия
Published: December 2024

В статье рассматривается проблема отчуждения, его противоречия со свободой как сущностной основой человеческого бытия, ведущего к нарушению целостности, деструкции субъекта, выражающейся в раздвоениии личности и расщеплении Я. Свобода как рефлексия охватывает всего субъекта, его сознание и бессознательное, обеспечивая его целостность. Свобода как творчество индивидами многообразия духовных смыслов и соответствующих им способов бытия, становящихся ценностями при их выборе и идентификации с ними, не исключает возможности творчества ценностей, противоречащих по своему содержанию и логике самой свободе, как бы парадоксально это ни звучало. Это ограничивает субъекта, превращая его из цели в средство развития объектного мира, вещных структур социального бытия. Свобода как открытость имеет негативный характер. Но именно такая свобода означает непредопределенность человека. Отчуждение как определенный способ бытия, избираемый человеком, блокирующий его онтологическую свободу, ведет к деструкции субъекта, потере его целостности: удвоение человека на себя и свое иное превращается в раздвоение, в конфликт несовместимых по содержанию личных и безличных ценностей, одна из сторон которых в результате конфронтации подвергается вытеснению в бессознательную сферу психики. Так как автором отчужденных ценностей является сам человек как субъект, следовательно отчуждение рассматривается как самоотчуждение человека. Отчуждение переворачивает субъект-объектные отношения, порождая иррациональную логику и соответствующие формы бытия, что ведет к нарушению субъектности, выражающегося во внутрипсихическом раздвоении личности, феномене, открытом З. Фрейдом.
Региональный вектор развития Центральной Азии в новой системе координат
Authors: Дуйсен Галымжан , Айтжанова Дина
Published: December 2024

Реализация основных векторов коллективной безопасности и устойчивого развития стран Центральной Азии (ЦА) обусловливает необходимость углубления внешнеполитических и -экономических связей для активизации развития перспективных трендов стратегического направления и тактических задач с целью повышения взаимовыгодного сотрудничества и долгосрочного партнерства. На наш взгляд, региональный трек развития центрально-азиатского пространства должен быть ориентирован в сторону координации усилий всех стран региона в направлении внешней интеграции и внутренней межстрановой кооперации.Взаимовыгодная стратегия развития должна учитывать интересы стран и ориентироваться на устойчивое развитие региона через расширение торгово-экономических возможностей и повышения эффективности интеграционного потенциала. Последнее обусловливает, во-первых, анализ и оценку конкурентных преимуществ стран с целью эффективного распределения ресурсного потенциала региона; во-вторых, создание устойчивой инфраструктуры для всех отраслей экономик стран в региональном измерении (транспорто-логистической, промышленной, сельскохозяйственной, культурной, научно-образовательной, информационно-цифровой, экологической, туристско-рекреационной и т.д.; в-третьих, достижение консенсуса между странами-партнерами по вопросам многогранного взаимодействия и сотрудничества. Авторами резюмируется, что успех процессов регионализации напрямую коррелирует с расширением диалога на основе доверительности взаимоотношений между субъектами региона.
ТҮРІК ХАЛЫҚТАРЫНЫҢ МӘДЕНИЕТІНДЕГІ СПОРТ ӨНЕРІНІҢ ФИЛОСОФИЯЛЫҚ НЕГІЗДЕРІ
Authors: Аташ Берік , Ахметов Ізгілік , Құранбек Әсет , Тәттібек Нұргүл
Published: December 2024

Бұл мақалада түрік халықтарының дәстүрлі мәдениеті мен діни сенімдерінің қазіргі спорттың дамуына ықпалы туралы баяндалады. Ұлттық спорт өнерінің қалыптасуының кезеңдері көрсетіледі: алғышарты, Бастауы, үдерістің кеңеюі, үдерістің коммуникациясы, мегаүдерістер. Спорттың ұлттық рухани тамырлары: миф, діни сенімдер, әдет-ғұрып пен салт-дәстүр, жауынгерлік идеология арнайы кесте түрінде ұсынылады және әрқайсысына жеке-жеке талдаулар беріледі. Жауынгерлік идеология соғыс өнері, эпостық тұлға, елін қорғау т.б. түрінде ажыратылып, оның қазіргі спорт түрлеріне ықпалы мәдениеттанулық, философиялық тұрғыдан талданады. Мұндағы батыр тұлға қалыптастыру, түптеп келгенде, физикалық жағынан шыныққан адам тәрбиелеуді басты орынға шығаратындығы көрсетіледі. Спорттағы бәсекеге түсудің өзі түрік халықтарындағы жекпе-жекпен байланысты, оның да жаттығу алаңы, сәйкесінше, спорттық жаттығуларға да сай келіп отырғандығы талданады. Түркілік эпостардағы батыр тұлға, жауынгерлік өнердің жаттығу мен қазіргі спортшы тұлға дайындау салыстырып көрсетіледі. Әдет-ғұрып пен салт-дәстүр элементі болып табылатын, оның құрамына енетін ұлттық ойындардың өзі кейінгі кездері ұлттық спортқа айналғандығы талданады. Сондай-ақ географиялық орта, көшпелі өмір салты әрбір түрік ұрпақтарын «эксперимент алаңында» тәрбиелеген сияқты болатындығы туралы тұжырым жасалады.
ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ИСЛАМСКОЙ ИДЕНТИЧНОСТИ В КАЗАХСТАНСКОМ ОБЩЕСТВЕ: ОСОБЕННОСТИ, УНИВЕРСАЛЬНОСТЬ И ДИАЛОГИЗМ
Authors: Турганбаева Жанара , Сейтахметова Наталья
Published: December 2024

Настоящая статья предоставляет всесторонний анализ диалогического потенциала исламской идентичности в Казахстане, подчеркивая важность толерантности и межкультурного диалога в современных условиях. Новизна изучаемой темы заключается в рассмотрении моделей исламской идентичности, совместимой со сформировавшимися историческими реалиями поликонфессионального общества, где устойчивость идентичности обусловлена стабильностью духовной безопасности и поступательным духовным развитием. Понимание того, что значит быть мусульманином, разработка соответствующей реалиям нашей страны модели исламской идентичности, представляет собой задачу, ожидающую своего решения. Задачей исследования является обсудить механизмы сохранения казахстанской исламской идентичности, проследить важность в этом контексте национальной концепции культурного многообразия, выступающего как аксиологическая единица, закрепленная и усвоенная в течение национального историко-культурного развития. Целью исследования выступает изучение форм существования отечественной модели исламской идентичности, а также способов ее сохранения. Практическое значение настоящего исследования заключается в разработке научного дискурса, направленного на решение задачи создания подходящей модели исламской идентичности, жизнеспособной в условиях светскости. В статье были использованы методы исламоведческой герменевтики, религиоведческой типологизации, исламоведческой компаративистики. Авторы приходят к выводу, что аутентичность этнической традиции сохраняется посредством осознанной, целенаправленной концептуализации отечественной модели исламской идентичности, соизмеримой с современными реалиями и согласующейся с детерминированными исторически морально-этическими ориентирами казахской этнической традиции.
FEMALE LEADERSHIP AS A TOOL FOR STRENGTHENING POLITICAL AND CIVIL INSTITUTIONS IN KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Davletbayeva Zhuldyz , Semidotskikh Yelena
Published: December 2024

Female leadership is one of the tools for improving civic engagement in governance. The aim of this article is to examine the factors that hinder women’s participation in political and civic institutions and the development of female leadership in the Republic of Kazakhstan. To this end, an analysis was conducted on the representation of women in representative, legislative, and executive bodies, as well as in leadership and decision-making positions. The study also analyzed the results of expert interviews conducted with women from the North Kazakhstan Region regarding their perspectives on the development of female leadership and existing gender barriers to career advancement. The findings reveal relatively low female representation in high-level political positions within the public service, local councils, and Parliament. However, the high percentage of women in public councils (42%) indicates the potential for further development of female leadership in Kazakhstan. Key challenges restricting women’s access to leadership roles in government institutions include societal stereotypes, the difficulty of balancing work and family responsibilities, high workloads, and the specific demands of leadership positions. Based on the research findings, several recommendations are made to improve policies that support female leadership.
Advanced Blockchain-Based Framework for Enhancing Security, Transparency, and Integrity in Decentralised Voting System
Authors: Suhag Pandya
Published: December 2024

The modern challenges of supply chain control arising from globalisation, decentralisation, and modernisation are rapidly exposed to data leakage, network attacks, and software flaws. Business stakeholders are turning to blockchain technology as a possible solution to improve modern supply chains’ reliability, integration, and visibility. Blockchain is an elaborate structure that remains relevant when managing product traceability, integration, and increasing general transparency. This article explores the possibility of blockchain technology enhancing the transparency, integrity, and security of decentralised voting systems. Blockchain, which is decentralised, irreversible and fully transparent, is an alternative solution to the world’s problems described by manipulation, fraud and lack of transparency inherent in the globalisation of voting systems. The paper considers several models of voting on the basis of blockchain technology, comparing their advantages, which consist of providing the inviolability of the election results as well as minimising the usage of the intermediaries’ services. Evaluating blockchain technology using election procedures as a perspective, this article explores its foundational features, such as cryptographic protections, consensus processes, and ever-executable contracts. Other issues that are named by the study as the challenges for implementing blockchain technology in voting include scalability, energy consumption, and legal issues. This research aims to respond to these questions for enhancing election systems in the digital world by reviewing the literature comprehensively on blockchain technology for decentralised voting and providing a brief overview of the current trend. The results highlight the need for more study into blockchain-based voting systems to resolve the technological and ethical issues that have been raised.
ПРОИЗВОДСТВЕННО-СБЫТОВАЯ ЦЕПЬ «ОТ СОРТА ДО ПАСТЫ»: ПРОБЛЕМЫ И РЕШЕНИЯ
Authors: Гончаров С.В. , Долаберидзе С.Д.
Published: December 2024

Ожидаемая продолжительность жизни людей – один из опосредованных показателей социально-экономического развития страны. По данному показателю наша страна в 2024 году занимает 111 место: женщины живут 73,2 года, мужчины – 67,5 лет. Россия уступает как лидерам – Гонконгу (88,3 и 83 года), Японии (87,9 и 81,8 лет), так и таким странам, как Азербайджан, Казахстан и Грузия.
СОЗДАНИЕ ИСХОДНОГО МАТЕРИАЛА МЕТОДОМ ОТДАЛЕННОЙ ГИБРИДИЗАЦИИ В СЕЛЕКЦИИ ОЗИМОЙ ТВЕРДОЙ ПШЕНИЦЫ
Authors: Яновский А.С. , Мудрова А.А. , Воропаева А.Д.
Published: December 2024

Озимая твердая пшеница — это относительно молодая культура, созданная в середине прошлого века методом межвидовой гибридизации озимой мягкой пшеницы и яровой твердой. Современная стратегия селекции акцентирует внимание ученых, сортоиспытателей и производителей сельскохозяйственной продукции на создание и использовании сортов с широкими адаптивными свойствами, приспособленных к большому многообразию стрессовых и лимитирующих факторов среды [1].
РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ ИСПЫТАНИЙ СОРТОВ ЯРОВОЙ ТВЕРДОЙ ПШЕНИЦЫ В УСЛОВИЯХ САРАТОВА
Authors: Цетва И.С. , Гапонов С.Н. , Шутарева Г.И. , Цетва Н.М. , Милованов И.В. , Жиганова Е.С. , Соловова Н.С. , Бурмистров Н.А. , Осыка И.А.
Published: December 2024

В Саратовской области аграрии высевают сорта твердой пшеницы как местного, так и инорайонного происхождения. Посевные площади под этой маржинальной культурой за последние 5 лет увеличились почти вдвое, с 55 тыс. га в 2018 до рекордных 120 тыс.га в 2024 году. Более половины в структуре сортовой мозаики составляют сорта саратовской селекции. Были проведены полевые исследования и сравнительные характеристики по урожайности, показателям качества зерна и другим хозяйственно ценным признакам.
IMPACT OF TOXIC LEADERSHIP, EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION & LACK OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE ON TURNOVER INTENTIONS: MEDIATING ROLE OF JOB STRESS
Authors: Raza Basharat , Saleem Hina , Kamran Muhammad
Published: December 2024

This study examines the impact of toxic leadership, emotional exhaustion, and lack of work-life balance on the employee turnover intentions, with a focus on mediating role of job stress. Research posits that toxic leadership, characterized by abusive, manipulative and harmful behaviors, exacerbates emotional exhaustion and disrupts work-life balance, thereby increasing employee stress & heightening turnover intentions. Using a survey-based method, data were collected from employees across various industries and structural equation modeling was employed to test the proposed model. The results indicate that toxic leadership is positively related to emotional exhaustion and a lack of work-life balance, both significantly contribute to job stress. Job stress, in turn, mediates the relationship amid these factors and employee turnover intentions. The findings suggest that organizations need to address the toxic leadership behaviors, enhance work-life balance programs, and mitigate emotional exhaustion to reduce stress at work and decrease turnover intentions. This study contributes to the understanding of the psychological mechanisms driving turnover intentions and provides valuable insights for the organizations aiming to improve the retention and employee well-being.
THE IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC BANKING CHANNELS ON THE FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN NIGERIA
Authors: Adewale Abass Adekunle
Published: December 2024

This study explores the role of technological tools in enhancing financial inclusion within the Nigerian banking sector. The rise of mobile payments, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), and Electronic Fund Transfers (EFTs) is reshaping financial landscape, particularly in developing economies like Nigeria. This research utilizes the linear regression model to examine the relationship amid financial inclusion and adoption of these technological tools. The data collected from Nigerian banks reveal a positive correlation between financial inclusion and use of mobile payments, although ATMs and EFTs show limited statistical significance in driving financial inclusion. The study highlights the increasing importance of mobile payments, which provide easier access to financial services, particularly in underserved rural areas where the traditional banking infrastructure is lacking. The findings underscore the need for policies that prioritize the digital infrastructure and mobile financial services to expand access to banking & improve economic participation for unbanked populations. Moreover, while the role of ATMs & EFTs is acknowledged, their impact is hindered by technical challenges, including the network instability and insufficient cash availability. This study contributes to literature on financial inclusion by suggesting that mobile payments are a key driver for financial inclusion thereby offering practical recommendations for policymakers & financial institutions to foster broader financial access.
SMARTPHONE ADDICTION, PROBLEMATIC SOCIAL MEDIA USE & MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
Authors: Kanwal Adeela , Munir Havaida , Abrar Samreen
Published: December 2024

Smartphones have transformed communication and relationship-building among young adults; but, their misuse not only disrupts daily functioning but contributes to mental health issues. This study examines the mediating role of social media problematic use in relationship between smartphone addiction and depression in young adults, addressing gaps in the existing research. Utilizing a correlational design and purposive sampling, the study surveyed 106 young adults (61 men and 49 women) aged 18 to 25. The findings indicate positive and significant association between smartphone addiction and depression and social media problematic use; however, the relationship between social media problematic use and depression was positive but not significant. Mediation analysis reveals the partial mediating effect of social media problematic use on the relationship amid smartphone addiction & depression, with both direct and total effects being significantly positive, while indirect effect remained insignificant. Gender comparisons show no significant differences, although men scored higher than women smartphone addiction, social media problematic use and depression. Study discusses implications for youth welfare, acknowledges its limitations, and offers recommendations.
PARALLELS BETWEEN “THE TRAGIC” AND “THE KAFKAESQUE” AS LITERARY TERMS: AN ANALYSIS OF THE CHARACTERS IN THOMAS MIDDLETON AND WILLIAM ROWLEY'S THE CHANGELING AND WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S MACBETH
Authors: Ordu Ferhat
Published: December 2024

Kafka’s influence on literature was so enormous that the adjective ‘Kafkaesque’ was coined in his honour. Although the term has different definitions, this article expresses its meaning as the character's paradoxical situation and their despairing struggle against it. Similarly, if an analyst looked deeper at any of the tragic heroes in a tragedy, the predicament and continued fall of those characters would be a popular topic of research. In this essay, the ‘Kafkaesque’ traits of the characters Beatrice and De Flores from Thomas Middleton and William Rowley's The Changeling (1622) and King Macbeth from William Shakespeare's Macbeth (1606) will be examined comparatively with their tragic qualities. Revealing the ‘Kafkaesque’ features of these characters in these famous tragedies will also present the similarities between the concepts of the ‘tragedy’ and the ‘Kafkaesque’. The main difference between the two can be obtained from the process of their downfall: While Kafkaesque fall is due to the system, the tragic downfall is because of the characters’ themselves. The study will attempt to assess how consistent the attributes of these characters, penned around three centuries before the coinage of the phrase, are with the term itself.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS IN THE CONTEXT OF LITERARY SOCIOLOGY: REFET AND JANE EYRE
Authors: Üstün Kaya Senem
Published: December 2024

Literary Sociology, which examines the relationship between literature and society, has been handled in a multifaceted way since the 1900s by providing readers new perspectives to evaluate the events in history. Feminism, for instance, has been an altering concept of literary canon and is one of the essential studies of literary sociology. Although it has been defined and evaluated in various ways, feminism refers to women’s struggle for equal rights and liberty. While the women’s movement emerged and accelerated in the Western societies at the beginning of the 19th century, it became efficiently prominent in the Turkish society and the culture after the reforms of the Tanzimat in 1839. Through a literary sociology framework, this study follows the traces of feministic improvements in the Victorian and the Tanzimat Periods: two groundbreaking periods of the British and the Turkish cultures. Written at times when feminism was discussed, Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre (1847) and Fatma Aliye’s Refet (1898) represent women’s status with the new laws and regulations in the 19th century patriarchal societies. Therefore, within the scope of this study, Jane Eyre and Refet were comparatively analyzed to present a sociological interpretation of the British and Turkish cultures, regarding the women’s movements in the 19th century
ANALISIS EFISIENSI ANGGARAN PASCA PENGGABUNGAN SATUAN KERJA PEMERINTAH: INVESTIGASI PADA UPT BALAI PELESTARIAN KEBUDAYAAN WILAYAH X
Authors: Wulandari Umi , Paramitalaksmi Ratri
Published: December 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengukur efektisiensi penggunaan dana pada salah satu instansi pemerintah yang melaksanakan pengelolaan keuangan pasca penggabungan, yaitu UPT Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan Wilayah X. Objek Penelitian adalah data sekunder yang tersedia berupa data internal yang diperoleh secara langsung dengan dokumentasi dari UPT Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan Wilayah X. Data yang diperoleh dari pengumpulan tersebut kemudian diolah dengan menghitung capaian kinerja, efisiensi, dan nilai efisiensi dengan menggunakan rumus dalam Peraturan Menteri Keuangan Nomor 22/PMK.02/2021. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan anggaran UPT Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan Wilayah X selama tahun 2023 dilakukan secara sangat efisien dibandingkan dengan UPT yang sebelum dilakukan penggabungan satuan kerja. Pelaksanaan anggaran tahun 2022 pada masing-masing UPT sebelum dilakukan penggabungan pada UPT Balai Pelestarian Cagar Budaya Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta  dan UPT Balai Pelestarian  Cagar Budaya Jawa Tengah dalam kategori cukup efisien, sedangkan pada UPT Balai Pelestarian Nilai Budaya Daerah Isitimewa Yogyakarta dalam kategori efisien. Pelaksanaan anggaran tahun 2023 masa awal penggabungan menjadi Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan Wilayah X dalam kategori sangat efisien. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi nilai efisiensi pengelolaan anggaran tersebut adalah realisasi capaian keluaran kegiatan dan realisasi anggaran. Realisasi capaian keluaran yang tinggi dan realisasi anggaran yang rendah akan menunjukkan pengelolaan anggaran yang efisien. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa UPT Balai Pelestarian Kebudayaan Wilayah X perlu meningkatkan efisiensi pada tahun-tahun mendatang dengan jumlah kegiatan jumlah kegiatan yang dilakukan dibandingkan dengan jumlah kegiatan yang direncanakan, serta memanfaatkan anggaran secara efisien.
ADAPTATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IN SUPPORTING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN ACCOUNTING
Authors: Ali Ali Umar , Hasanah Uswatun
Published: December 2024

This study aims to examine the role of organizational cultural adaptation in supporting digital transformation in accounting through a literature review. The research employs a literature review method by analyzing relevant articles and academic journals from reputable sources. The primary focus is identifying organizational cultural factors that contribute to successful digital transformation, such as leadership, digital competency development, and innovation. The findings from the literature review indicate that an adaptive organizational culture that fosters innovation and employee empowerment significantly influences the success of digital technology implementation. Moreover, cultural barriers, such as resistance to change, are often the primary obstacles in the digital transformation process. In conclusion, organizational cultural adaptation, including openness to innovation, leadership that supports change, and continuous digital skill development, is crucial in facilitating digital transformation in accounting.
EFFECT OF WORK FACILITIES AND SALARIES ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY THE BRASTAGI SUPERMARKET MEDAN
Authors: LG Lambas Marasi Tua , Mulia Sirait Ronnie Togar
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the study was to determine partially or simultaneously the effect of salary and work facilities on the productivity of teachers at Al Washliyah 20 Medan private junior high school. This study descriptive quan1titative questionnaire instrument. The study population amounted to 35 teachers with saturated sample technique then the sample of 35 people. The results of the study were the value of tcount work facilities 2.303, value ttable 2.032; value tcount > ttable and sigcount < sigtable (2.303 > 2.032) and (0.000 < 0.05). Value tcount salary 5.777, value ttable 2.032; value tcount > ttable and sigcount < sigtable (5.777 > 2.032) and (0.000 < 0.05). Value Fcount facilities and salaries 16.756, value Ftable 2.882; value Fcount > Ftable and sighcount < sigtable (16.756 > 2.882) and (0.000 < 0.05). Rsquare value is 0.712 or R2 x 100% of 71.20%, meaning that the independent variable contributes greatly to describe the productivity of teachers at 71.20% the remaining 28.0% influenced by other factors.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN DAN HARGA TERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN PADACV SEAGULL RENT CAR MEDAN
Authors: Tiurma Damanik Fransisca , Purba Parlindungan , Ambarita Dastin Bastian
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan dan Harga terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan Pada CV Seagull Rent Car Medan secara parsial dan simultan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pelanggan yang datang menggunakan jasa rental Pada CV Seagull Rent Car Medan dan sampel penelitian ini sebanyak 61 responden. Hasil penelitian setelah dianalisa menunjukkan bahwa secara uji parsial variabel kualitas pelayanan dan harga memberikan pengaruh siginifikan atau positif terhadap loyalitas pelanggan pada CV Seagull Rent Car. Hal ini dibuktikan bahwa H1 memiliki nilai t hitung 4,430 > 1,671 t tabel dan nilai signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05 maka H1 diterima dan H0 ditolak. Sedangkan H2 dibuktikan dengan nilai t hitung 6,057 > 1,671 t tabel dan nilai signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05 maka H2 diterima dan HO ditolak. Hasil penelitian setelah dianalisa menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan variabel Kualitas Pelayanan dan Harga memberikan pengaruh signifikan atau positif terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan pada CV Seagull Rent Car Medan. Hal ini dibuktikan bahwa  dengan nilai f hitung 50,672 > 2,40 dan nilai signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05 maka H1, H2 diterima dan H0 ditolak. Variasi variabel Loyalitas Pelanggan ditentukan oleh kedua variabel Independen, yaitu Kualitas Pelayanan dan Harga sebesar 63,6%, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 36,4%  dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak digunakan dalam penelitian ini.
Cost accounting practices and financial performance of listed food and beverages companies in Nigeria
Authors: JONAH Ngbomowa Moses  , OKIAKPE, Ebikefe Kenneth  , ATTENG Martins Japhet
Published: December 2024

This study was carryout to evaluate the connection between cost accounting practices and financial performance of listed food and beverages companies in Nigeria.This study utilized a descriptive survey research design as its methodology, with the Resource-Based View (RBV) theory serving as its foundation. Triangulation was used to gather data for the research from many sources, including primary and secondary sources. Only 127 of 135 surveys addressed to workers at selected Nigerian food and drink enterprises had replies; only 120 valid returns were retained for main data analysis, alongside with the corporations' annual financial statistics for the years 2016–2023. We used the regression approach, computed the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient, and conducted descriptive statistics using SPSS version 22.0. There was a weakly positive correlation between cost accounting practices and financial performance for listed food and beverage companies in Nigeria, according to the empirical study. Furthermore, net profit margin was found to be positively correlated with activity based costing and target costing, but negatively correlated with standard costing. The study concludes that there is a significant relationship between cost accounting practices and financial performance of listed food and beverages companies in Nigeria. The study recommends that there should be proper Routine training of staffs on modern cost accounting practices to enhance effective cost control and cost reduction resulting to improve financial performance. Proper cost accounting practices policy should be embarked upon by policy makers as it will greatly impact on financial performance of the company amongst others..
Keywords:  Standard Costing, Activity-Based Costing, Cost Accounting Practices, Target Costing, Net Profit Margin, Financial Performance.