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Capítulo 4: Estrategias aplicadas en la práctica docente que fomenta la acción investigativa
Authors:   Universidad Nacional Experimental “Rafael María Baralt”, Sánchez González Dennis Yohana
Published: January 2024

En el siguiente trabajo se realiza un estudio sobre la forma de insertar estrategias idóneas para incentivar a los estudiantes a incursionar en la investigación para dar respuesta a problemáticas que afectan el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje. Se resalta la diferencia entre estrategias didácticas para la investigación y estrategias metodológicas, las primeras se refieren a estrategias utilizadas para incentivar a los estudiantes al hecho investigativo y las segundas se refieren al ala investigación en sí: recogida y análisis de datos, entre otras. Unas de las estrategias resaltadas son: el aprendizaje basado en proyecto, el aprendizaje colaborativo y el Flipped Classroom. Haciendo énfasis en sus características de funcionalidad, innovadoras y su coherencia con los Enfoque Sociocrítico, pragmatismo y el método Investigación acción participativa, en cuanto a su finalidad en busca de alternativas para dar respuestas problemáticas, a través del contraste entre la realidad y lo que el estudiante conoce como el deber ser. Otra de las características a resaltar en estas estrategias es que ayudan al estudiante a caminar por el sendero de la honestidad y rectitud, hecho importantísimo a la hora de llevar a cabo una investigación.
Capítulo 5: Empoderamiento de las mujeres egresadas de Bachillerato en la Zona Otomí Tepehua en Hidalgo - México
Authors:   Universidad Politécnica de Tulancingo, Lozano Rosales Raymundo
Published: January 2024

Con el presente trabajo se pretende proponer estrategias de empoderamiento a las mujeres egresadas de bachillerato de la zona Otomí-Tepehua que por razones de pobreza, marginación y migración no tienen acceso a la educación superior, desarrollándose tácticas como: acercamiento de la educación superior en línea, formación de mujeres líderes, incubación de negocios, cursos de desarrollo de negocios con recursos endémicos en mercados nacionales e internacionales, talleres de conocimiento de potencialidades de la mujer, derechos de las mujeres y otras tácticas que sean demandadas por el sector, lo anterior, bajo una metodología cualitativa y con un diseño etnográfico que busca describir a personas, costumbres y cultura, con base en la pregunta de investigación para así realizar propuestas a problemas reales, esperando como resultados valoraciones sobre los factores señalados, caracterización y planes de acción sobre los aspectos identificados en las dimensiones de: instituciones de Educación Superior, Instituciones de Educación Media, población femenina, masculina y jóvenes de ambos géneros.
Capítulo 7: Ética en la asignatura elaboración de documentos científicos del Programa Educativo de Químico Farmacéutico Biólogo de la Universidad Autónoma de Campeche - México
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, Valencia Gutiérrez Marvel del Carmen
Published: January 2024

Las instituciones educativas en todos sus niveles de enseñanza son el segundo escenario en importancia para la formación de valores. Por lo que la Universidad Autónoma de Campeche está comprometida a formar profesionales con lealtad, honestidad, responsabilidad, eficiencia, actitud de servicio, fortaleciendo en positivo su formación profesional, para conformar mejores seres humanos. Los valores son construcciones sociales, que se forman en el diálogo, con la reflexión y el debate. Estos valores son requeridos para poder ejercer con ética los proyectos de investigación científica. Por lo que la ética al ser una competencia transversal en el Currículum de Químico Farmacéutico Biólogo en la asignatura de Elaboración de Documentos Científicos se utilizó la estrategia de realizar una Aportación Social con los conocimientos adquiridos en la misma. Esta competencia transversal contribuye a la formación de los estudiantes durante su trayectoria en la institución, para que al egresar adquieran las competencias establecidas en su perfil de egreso.
Capítulo 8: Investigación formativa. El servicio social: una forma de aprender a investigar
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Campeche, López Méndez Magnolia del Rosario
Published: January 2024

El trabajo que se presenta corresponde a la evaluación de un modelo pedagógico utilizado para el servicio social en donde se involucra a un cuerpo académico, cuatro docentes y 20 estudiantes de diversos semestres de la licenciatura en psicología de la Facultad de Humanidades de la Universidad Autónoma de Campeche (UACAM), México. Se evalúa la tercera generación del modelo, los beneficios obtenidos por estudiantes y docentes y la aportación que se ha hecho a diversos programas institucionales de la UACAM y los avances logrados por los estudiantes como investigadores en ciernes que fortalece su preparación como futuros profesionales de la psicología. Dentro de los principales resultados se obtuvo que los y las estudiantes aprenden a investigar y resolver problemas sobre la marcha a través de un trabajo colaborativo entre pares y docentes (competencias fundamentales en el modelo educativo por competencias) de la universidad; los(as) estudiantes descubren sus habilidades y las fomentan, permitiéndoles ver que sí pueden integrarse a un campo laboral cuando egresen. Cuando los(as) estudiantes egresan y presentan su Ceneval el 98% lo acredita, superando áreas cuyo factor más importante se encuentra en la toma de decisiones, el enlazar instrumentos de campo con su necesidad y/o oportunidad de aplicación.
Fitorremediação de Solos Contaminados por Derramamento de Petróleo
Authors: Souza Milena Marlim Caria , Anjos José Ângelo Sebastião Araujo
Published: January 2024

Com o crescimento da população mundial e o avanço da economia global, a demanda por bens de consumo vem sofrendo grande ascensão, sendo cada vez mais requisitada a produção de petroquímicos. Os produtos mais conhecidos são: Nafta, gasolina, querosene, óleo diesel, óleo lubrificante, óleo combustível, asfalto, fertilizantes, detergentes, ceras, Gás Liquefeito do Petróleo (GLP) e plásticos. O petróleo é considerado uma das maiores fontes de energia do planeta e sua produção industrial consiste desde a perfuração de poços, refino, armazenamento, transporte e distribuição. Durante sua prospecção, processo e produção, contaminações do solo podem ocorrer podendo-se citar suas principais fontes: Acidentes com vazamento de combustíveis, descarte de lubrificantes residuais da produção, descarga e vazamentos de solventes em áreas industriais, armazenamento incorreto de óleos lubrificantes, bem como vazamento na exploração do petróleo. Como forma de mitigar os danos ambientais acentuados pelo tempo de residência do petróleo no solo, tem-se investido em técnicas viáveis de remediação. A fitorremediação é uma técnica promissora, economicamente viável, de recuperação de solos contaminados. Baseia-se na utilização apenas de espécies vegetais, que visam remover parcial ou substancialmente a concentração e∕ou toxidade dos contaminantes no ambiente degradado. O presente artigo discute os métodos e técnicas de fitorremediação de solos contaminados com petróleo e seus derivados, suas vantagens e desvantagens.
Status of Natural Enemies and Entomopathogens on New Invasive Pest Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) under Maize Ecosystem in Indian Subcontinent
Authors: Matti Mrutyunjay V. , Mallapur Channabasappa P.
Published: January 2024

The pests’ natural enemies were explored by collecting FAW eggs and larvae from maize fields. The survey also revealed natural parasitism by egg parasitoids viz., Telenomus sp. (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae) and Trichogramma sp. (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae), gregarious larval parasitoid Glyptapanteles creatonoti (Viereck) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) solitary larval parasitoid Campoletis chlorideae Uchida (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), and a solitary indeterminate larval-pupal (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Ichneumoninae) parasitoid. Spodoptera frugiperda is the first host record for G. creatonoti across the globe. The parasitiods were raised in the laboratory for emergence, recognition and effectiveness as natural enemies. Cotesia or Apanteles spp. were concluded to occur since emerged. Besides these, other commonly found bioagents viz., Forficula sp. (Dermaptera: Forficulidae) and entomopathogenic fungus Nomuraea rileyi (Farl.) Samson was also collected in large numbers. Therefore, the occurrence of Spodoptera frugiperda natural enemies in India represents for advocacy campaign to include their use into IPM strategies that enhance and permit bio agents to boom for control of fall armyworm.
Jódar (Jaén) en el siglo XIII: ¿villa señorial o villa de realengo?
Authors: CUCART ESPINA Pablo
Published: January 2024

The following work corresponds to one of the main conclusions of the Doctoral Thesis that I am finishing at the University of Granada now. In contrast to the historiography and genealogical works that have treated the town of Jódar as a stately town throughout the 13th century. These works indicated that the town of Jódar was ceded as a possession to the first lay lord of the border, Sancho Martínez de Jódar. But was the town of Jódar really ceded as property to Sancho Martínez de Jódar or was it ceded as tenure to Sancho Martínez de Jódar? Although it seems like a simple question to answer, we will have to review, again, both the Castilian chronicles, genealogical works, and the documents that we have today in our hands to affirm if Jódar was a stately town or, on the contrary, a town of royal.

El siguiente trabajo se corresponde con una de las principales conclusiones de la Tesis Doctoral que estoy finalizando en la Universidad de Granada en estos momentos. Frente a la historiografía y obras genealógicas que han tratado a la villa de Jódar como villa señorial a lo largo del siglo XIII. Estas obras indicaron que la villa de Jódar fue cedida como posesión al primer señor laico de la frontera, Sancho Martínez de Jódar. Pero ¿fue realmente la villa de Jódar cedida en propiedad a Sancho Martínez de Jódar o fue cedida como tenencia a Sancho Martínez de Jódar? Aunque parece una pregunta simple de contestar, deberemos de revisar, de nuevo, tanto las crónicas castellanas, obras genealógicas y los documentos que tenemos hoy en día en nuestras manos para afirmar si Jódar fue una villa señorial o, por el contrario, una villa de realengo.
La identidad de género y la diversidad afectivo-sexual en los Grados de Educación de la Universidad Del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)
Authors: Hermoso-Larzabal Eider , López de Arana Pardo Elena , Aristizabal Llorente Pilar
Published: January 2024

Future teachers should be trained at university in issues related to gender identity (GI) and affective-sexual diversity (ASD). However, some scholars conclude that there is a lack of knowledge about these issues among university professors. The aim of this case study is to analyze the perspective that students of the Early Childhood Education and Primary Education Degrees at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) have on GI and ASD, the perception and assessment of the training received, and the projection of their ability to deal with issues related to GI and ASD in their future professional work. 233 students completed the questionnaire, the answers to which were analyzed in SPSS. In addition, three of them participated in the interviews, which were recorded, transcribed, categorized, and analyzed using NVIVO 12 software. The results show the lack of training perceived by the students in relation to these issues, which means that their demand for training is not fulfilled. This lack of training leads them to perceive themselves as incompetent when it comes to responding to this kind of diversity in their future classrooms. It is concluded that the training programs for university students related to GI and ASD are deficient, so it is imperative to enrich them, as this is the only way for future teachers to properly respond to diversity related to GI and ASD.

La Universidad debe formar a futuros/as docentes en temas relacionados con la identidad de género (IG) y la diversidad afectivo-sexual (DAS). Sin embargo, autores concluyen que existe una falta de conocimiento sobre estos temas entre el profesorado universitario. El objetivo de este estudio de caso, que se sitúa en los Grados de Educación Infantil (EI) y Educación Primaria (EP) de la Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU), es analizar la perspectiva que tiene el alumnado universitario sobre la IG y la DAS, la percepción y la valoración sobre la formación recibida, y, la proyección de su capacidad para lidiar con cuestiones relacionadas con la IG y la DAS en su futura labor profesional. 233 estudiantes completaron el cuestionario, cuyas respuestas fueron analizadas en SPSS. Además, tres participaron también en las entrevistas que fueron grabadas, transcritas, categorizadas y analizadas mediante el software NVIVO 12. Los resultados evidencian la falta de formación percibida por el alumnado en relación con estos temas, por lo que su demanda de capacitación no resulta satisfecha. Esta escasa formación, los lleva a percibirse como incompetentes a la hora de responder a este tipo de diversidades en sus futuras aulas escolares. Se concluye que la oferta formativa universitaria relacionada con la IG y DAS es deficitaria, por lo que es imperativo que se enriquezca, ya que es el único modo de que el futuro profesorado responda adecuadamente a la diversidad relacionada con IG y la DAS.
Competencias profesionales para una atención efectiva y de calidad a menores expuestos/as a violencia de género
Authors: Jiménez-Cortés Rocio , Hermoso Soto Alicia Eladia
Published: January 2024

This research aims to identify professional competencies which are key in multidisciplinary teams that attend to children exposed to gender-based violence. Specifically, 48 professionals from different training and work profiles such as psychology, education and social work participated in this study. The individual experiences and job functions in each profile are considered to identify professional competencies. We follow a feminist phenomenological method, collecting data through interviews and schemes that are analyzed adopting a thematic and fundamental theory approach with the support of specialized software. The results show three types of competencies associated with different experiential areas. The basic skills are knowledge about traumatic processes, care services and their different functions and emotional education; technical competencies such as the ability to manage the minor's feeling of guilt, the ability to coordinate with other professionals, self-care, and self-awareness; and transversal skills like empathy, active listening and assertiveness. The relevance of the contributions for the design of study plans and the implications for specialized and transdisciplinary training are discussed.

Esta investigación persigue identificar competencias profesionales que resultan claves en los equipos multidisciplinares que atienden a menores expuestos/as a violencia de género. Concretamente, participan 48 profesionales de diferentes perfiles formativos y laborales, como son psicología, educación y trabajo social. Se tienen en cuenta las experiencias individuales en las funciones laborales de cada perfil para identificar las competencias profesionales. Seguimos un método de corte fenomenológico feminista, recogiendo datos a través de entrevistas y esquemas que pasan a analizarse adoptando un enfoque temático y de teoría fundamentada con apoyo de software especializado. Los resultados muestran tres tipos de competencias asociadas a diferentes ámbitos experienciales. Entre las competencias básicas destacan los conocimientos sobre los procesos traumáticos, los servicios de atención y sus distintas funciones y la educación emocional; competencias técnicas como la capacidad para gestionar el sentimiento de culpabilidad del/de la menor, la capacidad para coordinarse con otros/as profesionales, el autocuidado y la autoconciencia; y competencias transversales como la empatía, escucha activa y asertividad. Se discute la relevancia de los aportes para el diseño de planes de estudio y las implicaciones para una formación especializada y transdisciplinar.
Una aproximación al estudio de la selección negativa en el acceso a la formación docente
Authors: Ruiz de Miguel Covadonga , Sánchez Munilla María , Arroyo Resino Delia , Asensio Muñoz Inmaculada
Published: January 2024

In an international line focused on the identification of the profile of access to the teaching profession as a relevant variable in the improvement of educational systems, this research aims to gather evidence about the hypothesis of negative selection in Spain, considering the possible unequal distribution of academic origin. By means of a non-experimental study, carried out with a large sample of data in the comparable subjects of the university entrance exam, Spanish Language and Literature, Spanish History and Foreign Language, differences are found in the average grade in these subjects according to the degree to which one aspires and according to whether the students come from a scientific-technological baccalaureate or not. From this we conclude that there is more evidence of negative selection in applicants to work as early childhood education teachers, in some cases with a significant effect size. On the other hand, the differences between degrees tend to occur in the two groups of origin, so this is not a variable that can clearly explain the differences between degrees that have been found.

En una línea internacional centrada en la identificación del perfil de acceso a la profesión docente como variable relevante en la mejora de los sistemas educativos, esta investigación pretende reunir evidencia acerca de la hipótesis de selección negativa en España, atendiendo a la posible distribución desigual del origen académico. Mediante un estudio no experimental, llevado a cabo con una muestra amplia de datos en las materias comparables de la prueba de acceso a la universidad, Lengua Castellana y Literatura, Historia de España y Lengua Extranjera, se encuentran diferencias en la nota media en las mismas según la titulación a la que se aspira y según si el estudiantado procede de bachillerato científico-tecnológico o no. A partir de ello se concluye que hay más evidencias de selección negativa en aspirantes a trabajar como docentes en educación infantil, en algunos casos con tamaño de efecto importante. Por otra parte, las diferencias entre titulaciones suelen darse en los dos grupos de procedencia, no siendo esta entonces una variable que pueda explicar claramente las diferencias entre titulaciones encontradas.
Data-Mining Modeling of Corruption Perception Patterns Based on Association Rules
Authors: Bozhenko Andrii , Krawczyk Dariusz , Hałuszko Karolina , Ozarenko Valerii
Published: January 2024

Corruption is one of the many challenges facing Ukrainian society. After the full-scale war, 89% of Ukrainian citizens consider corruption to be the most serious problem for the stable development of Ukraine. In the article, it is argued that neglecting the problem of corruption in society leads to a decrease in the level of trust in public authorities, economic losses, a decrease in the country’s investment attractiveness, a loss of trust from international partners, as well as other economic and political turbulences. The study aims to develop an economic and mathematical model for determining the patterns of corruption perception in Ukraine based on association rules implemented using data mining methods. The Python Numerical Python library was used to build association rules. The study of the patterns of corruption perception was analysed in terms of the legislative (based on the activities of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine), judicial (based on the activities of the courts) and executive (on the example of the activities of the President and his Office) branches of government. The source of primary data was the data of a survey conducted by the “Join!” Public Participation Support Program together with the USAID project “Support for Leader Organizations in Combating Corruption in Ukraine”. 38 association rules were determined for the judicial system, among which the most informative consequences were “distrust in the judicial system” and “corruption is widespread in the courts”. For the executive branch of government, 27 association rules were built, where the informative consequence was “citizens can influence, namely participate in public councils or public hearings to monitor state institutions and their decisions”. For the legislative branch, 33 association rules were formed, where the informative consequence was “citizens can influence, namely participate in public councils or public hearings to monitor state institutions and their decisions”. According to the empirical calculations, a regularity was found that Ukrainian society is democratic and believes in its power to overcome corruption in any branch of government, but members of society do not show active desire and only revolutionary manifestations are possible in a critical situation. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine can use the results obtained during the improvement of Ukrainian legislation, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine when approving the State Program for the Implementation of the Anti-Corruption Strategy and other state bodies in developing anti-corruption programs at various levels.
The Roles of Strategic Leadership in Ensuring Sustainable Competitive Advantage: Empirical Evidence from Pharmaceutical Distribution in Emerging Markets
Authors: Takawira Blessing , Mutambara Emmanuel
Published: January 2024

This research addresses the crucial yet underexplored area of strategic leadership roles in enhancing sustainable competitive advantage in the pharmaceutical distribution sector of emerging markets, particularly focusing on South Africa. The relevance of this study lies in its exploration of strategic leadership within a sector experiencing significant growth and global competition, specifically in the context of emerging markets where such investigations are scarce. The primary aim is to delineate strategic leadership roles crucial for fostering sustainable competitive advantage in this sector. The choice of the pharmaceutical distribution sector in South Africa as the research object is due to its dynamic nature and the unique challenges it presents in emerging markets. This study covers a significant period that reflects the evolving dynamics of the industry. Utilising a qualitative research methodology, the study involves in-depth interviews with 10 strategic leaders in South African pharmaceutical distribution firms. This approach provides a robust informational and statistical basis for the research. Through thematic analyses, the research uncovers five key strategic leadership roles: setting strategic direction, managing business complexity, promoting organisational structure, managing organisational culture, and developing human resources. These roles are pivotal in establishing and maintaining a sustainable competitive advantage in the pharmaceutical distribution industry in emerging markets. The study confirms the hypothesis that effective strategic leadership is vital for achieving sustainable competitive advantage. It reveals specific trends and quantitative regularities in leadership strategies that contribute to this goal. This research offers substantial practical significance for managerial decision-making in the pharmaceutical distribution industry, particularly in emerging markets. Its insights are crucial for leaders aiming to create and sustain competitive advantage, thereby contributing to the industry’s growth and stability. Furthermore, it lays a foundation for future investigations across various contexts within the pharmaceutical sector and different leadership perspectives.
The Modeling of the Probable Behaviour of Insider Cyber Fraudsters in Banks
Authors: Yarovenko Hanna , Kuzior Aleksandra , Raputa Alona
Published: January 2024

Insider cyber fraud in the banking sector is a serious and complex issue for financial institutions. This form of cyber fraud is particularly insidious due to insiders’ inherent access and knowledge, necessitating banks to implement comprehensive strategies for detecting, preventing, and responding to these internal threats. The aim of this study is to develop a scientific and methodological approach to model the probable behaviour of insider cyber fraudsters in banks based on a complex combination of principal component analysis, k-means clustering, and associative analysis. During the analysis of current challenges in the financial sector regarding the evolution of cyber fraud and its implications, the systematization of existing theoretical approaches concerning the examination of cyber fraud in banks was performed. Its result revealed a positive trend in the dynamics of the number of published materials in conferences and articles using keywords “cyber” and “frauds” in the Scopus database from 2000 to 2023. Additionally, utilizing the VOSviewer software facilitated the systematization of keyword combinations used in scholarly publications on the chosen topic, forming clusters to visualize and organize vectors of scientific research. Analytical data from Google Trends on critical issues related to cyber fraud were chosen as input data. Twenty variables were formed, which are the results of search queries, characterizing cyberattacks and decreased trust in financial institutions. The principal components method was used to reduce the dimensionality of the input data array, making it possible to select the nine most significant for the study. Conducting a cluster analysis using the k-means method made it possible to form 3 main groups of search queries, which included 12 of the selected variables. The results of the performed procedures contributed to the implementation of associative analysis for three sets of variables. It has been found that what intrigues potential insider cybercriminals in banks the most is the personal financial information of the client, access to the client’s profile in online banking and gaining access to his phone data. The obtained results can be utilized by commercial banks for identifying potential insider cyber fraudsters and ensuring a higher level of client protection against the actions of insider cyber fraudsters, by bank clients for analysing and mitigating potential threats from insider cyber fraudsters, and by law enforcement agencies for prompt responses to potential threats posed by insider cyber fraudsters in banks.
Financial Technology and Financial Inclusion in Remote Areas of Algeria. Analytical Study Using Data Mining
Authors: Hadouga Hassiba
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to demonstrate how financial technology tools can be used to achieve financial inclusion by shedding light on the reality of financial technology and financial inclusion in Algeria, specifically in the remote areas of Algeria, as financial inclusion represents one of the main areas that economists and governments are trying to focus on to eliminate poverty. To reach the goal of the study, a statistical analysis method was adopted for the various questions asked to 200 participants in the survey during the period 2022–2023. A set of quantitative and qualitative data was used. The study population represents 200 individuals to whom the questionnaire was distributed. A data mining tool was used to analyze the study data, and the survey participants’ K algorithm was later used to predict the behavior patterns of people from a similarly contextualized community regarding financial activities. The study concluded that financial technology, through its multiple tools, changes the structure of comprehensive financial services, in addition to the diversity and style of financial services provided to individuals, which has enhanced and increased their availability to a broader social group that did not have access to them. It was also shown that there is a significant impact of financial technology tools on enhancing financial inclusion indicators. It is recommended to adopt effective and modern financial and technological strategies that provide marginalized social groups with reasonable access to financial services and products that meet their needs, including transactions, payments, savings, credit, and insurance. Therefore, obtaining the added value of data and investing it will increase financial inclusion indicators.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Russo-Ukrainian War on Tunisian Stock Exchange Performance and Volatility
Authors: Chater Mohamed , Soussou Karim
Published: January 2024

The purpose of our study was to investigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and the Russo-Ukraine (RU) war on the return volatility and value of the Tunisian Stock Exchange proxied by TUNINDEX. We applied GARCH (1,1) to assess the impact on the index return volatility, using daily observations from January 2019 to December 2022, and a multiple linear regression to determine the effect on the index value, based on monthly observations for January 2018 to December 2022. GARCH output revealed that both exogenous shocks led to higher stock market return volatility. The regression results disclosed statistically significant though opposite impacts on the index price. The pandemic exerted a positive, though extremely mild impact on the Index value, while the war had a negative effect on its performance. As for the control variables, both inflation rate and industrial production index exhibited positive effects on the TUNINDEX values, while trade balance had a negative impact. GDP growth rate and interest rate however, showed no significant influence on the index performance during the study period. We faced some difficulty accessing data, in addition to the scarcity of data on other potentially relevant factors, along with a short study period. Incorporating new variables i.e. mortality rates, unemployment due to the lockdown, travel bans effect, trade dependence with Ukraine and Russia, and using Time-Varying Vector Auto Regressive model may add additional value to our work. The paper contributes to the literature on external shocks impacts on stock markets, specifically on the Tunisian stock exchange. In addition, it offers insights on the potential expected economic effects of unpredicted events, and may help identify appropriate strategies to mitigate their dramatic effects. Finally, this research presents the first investigation on the impact of the Russian invasion on Ukraine on the Tunisian stock exchange by probing into the impact on both volatility and performance of the market’s index.
Understanding telemedicine strategies through field-based observations, interviews and benchmarking activities
Authors: Norman Burrell Darrell
Published: January 2024

The imperative for telehealth and telemedicine has become increasingly pronounced in addressing and alleviating health inequalities exacerbated by provider shortages and limited access to healthcare, particularly in underserved regions. The pandemic laid bare the vulnerabilities within traditional healthcare models, prompting a paradigmatic shift towards more resilient and inclusive systems. Telehealth has become a critical tool for connecting patients with healthcare providers, especially in areas plagued by shortages of physicians and specialists. In a world where geographical barriers often limit access to medical expertise, telehealth serves as a bridge, enabling patients to consult with a diverse array of doctors and specialists without the burdensome constraints of time-consuming and expensive travel. Moreover, telemedicine has proven instrumental in mitigating the shortage of healthcare personnel by empowering them to deliver remote care. This not only optimizes resource allocation but also enables healthcare professionals to reach patients in remote or rural areas where physical presence might be impractical. The significance of this development in a post-COVID-19 world is underscored by the imperative to build more resilient, adaptable, and equitable healthcare systems.The paper delves into the multifaceted impacts of this revolution, shedding light on its far-reaching consequences for patient care, healthcare systems, and the broader healthcare landscape, especially for small medical practices through field based-observations. Beyond the reactive curative model that has traditionally characterized healthcare, telehealth is propelling a shift towards a proactive, preventive approach. This shift is not only essential for managing and preventing the spread of contagious diseases but also for fostering a more comprehensive and patient-centric approach to healthcare.
Analysis of implementing the Ukrainian healthcare reform in 2023
Authors: Sheliemina Nataliia
Published: January 2024

The main research task is to study the issue of effectiveness of implementing the healthcare reform in Ukraine using the main levers of influence on the most significant items of expenditure in the medical industry itself. Also, we investigate the main items of income and expenses of medical service providers, their specific weight and management methods for more rational use. It is worth noting that the positive dynamics in the direction of effectiveness of the healthcare industry is not only the main priority. It is also a direct tool that drives the general processes in the medical industry. Increasing the level of social protection is one of the primary goals of medicine and, as a result, improving the quality of state population life. In a chain reaction, this will lead to a reduction in costs for the healthcare industry due to faster recovery of patients and reduction of time spent in a state of temporary incapacity. One of the key aspects of the medical reform efficiency remains the issue of remuneration of workers. Before carrying out reform measures, doctor salaries were officially at the minimum level. Therefore, the principle of treatment for the patient’s money was widespread in the industry. The main motivating element of the human capital efficiency is salary – reward for work results. So, if the salary directly depends on the target indicators that must be achieved in the production process, then the employee’s motivation increases. Based on the fact that the main direction of funds expenditure at medical institutions is labour costs, the main efforts and attention should be paid in the organisational and administrative plan to work with the effective use of this item of expenses. It is worth noting that the salary of any employee is the main measure of his work efficiency. It is a motivator to improve the quality and treatment efficiency. If the amount of reward depends on the employee’s performance indicators, the system will have additional motivation not only in the quantitative characteristics of the work result, but also in the qualitative parameters.
Fractal analysis of the medical insurance market: Theoretical and practical aspects
Authors: Mańka-Szulik Małgorzata , Kolomiiets Svitlana , Krawczyk Dariusz , Olikhnenko Kateryna
Published: January 2024

The latest experience obviously reflects that social-economic systems increasingly demonstrate an unforecastable behaviour. Financial markets are characterised by extremely guick change and crisis phenomena. Use of traditional modelling methods (in particular, the effective market hypothesis) provides no opportunity to obtain efficient forecasts about state and development of financial markets. One of promising methods in researching and modelling financial markets is the fractal analysis. Various natural and social phenomena posess fractality properties, namely there are similar structures on different scales. Generality of the fractal analysis methods allows their applying to study systems of any nature – from physical to economic and social ones. Fractality attributes of time series provide its dynamics pre-forecast and assess the time series predictability. The fractal analysis consists in establishing the extent of time series similarity to the fractal ones and defining a relation between the trend line and fractal dimension. The Hurst exponent assessment (persistence or anti-persistence of time series) predicts the further process development on the preliminary data basis. The fractal analysis efficiency during the unstable market periods is applicable for studying different social-economic systems (in particular, the Ukrainian medical insurance market). The research object is time series of gross insurance rewards on the Ukrainian medical insurance market. The research topic is the time series fractal analysis. The paper deals with peculiarities of the time series fractal analysis, the R/S analysis for time series of gross insurance rewards on the Ukrainian medical insurance market (via the MS Excel software). The Statistica 10.0.228.2 application generated the ARIMA model to predict dynamics of the gross insurance rewards on the Ukrainian medical insurance market. The obtained results may be used to conduct the R/S analysis of financial time series. In particular, that concerns those time series that describe the insurance market. Also, dynamics of the financial time series may be forecasted via these results as well.
Pricing strategy and firms profitability
Authors: Tahat Ibrahim
Published: January 2024

This paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments within the scientific discussion on the issue price decision and its significantly impact on the firm profitability and market competitive position, pricing strategy considered to be fundamental tool for market growth, in today’s extremely competitive market, adopting a pricing plan is essential. In response to the demands of the industry, several pricing models have been developed under the influence of multiples factors (organization and management attitude, product cost structure, industry, and gap between local and target markets). The purpose of this paper is to review the price objectives and price methods that were adopted to set prices as well as their impact on the profitability of the firms. One of the most crucial managerial choices is the definition of the price policy since it has an impact on business profitability and market competitiveness. Despite the essential role that costs play in businesses. The objectives of this research were to develop and evaluate a theoretical model that would illustrate how pricing strategy affects business profitability. This study used the theoretical literature review technique to answer the following question: how product pricing methods impact on firm profitability? though we found that the pricing objectives are a function of pricing formula and methods. More important we found that firms are positively influenced by the value-based pricing strategy and high price, in contras its negatively influenced by the low price, this implies that prices policies affected the profitability of the company hence, this explained the importance of strategic consideration of the pricing, strategies, methods and process must be critically evaluated by management. The research results can be useful as baseline to further develop model that enable firms to quantify the impact of pricing strategies.
Internally generated revenue and economic growth in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Evans Nwaba , Promise Ikechi Wokeh , Martins Nwigbo Daima , Promise Eke
Published: January 2024

This paper summarises the arguments and counterarguments within the scientific discussion on the issue of internally generated revenue and economic growth in Rivers, Nigeria. The main purpose of the research was to investigate the correlation between internally generated revenue and economic growth in Rivers State, Nigeria. Systematisation of the literary sources and approaches for solving the problem indicates that the Rivers State government in Nigeria faces numerous challenges, including insufficient tax information, limited cooperation from taxpayers, negative perceptions about tax revenue utilisation, the complexity of taxes and the tax system, inadequate capacity, and limited training for tax authorities. The immediate restoration of this matter is imperative, making the resolution of this scientific problem highly relevant. In this study, we investigate the internally generated revenue and economic growth in Rivers State, Nigeria, using both ex-post-facto and exploratory research approaches as methodological tools. The data utilised in this study were obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin and the Rivers State Inland Revenue Services (RSIRS) Annual Reports, covering the period from 2010 to 2021. The data were subjected to analysis using the Econometric Model of Linear Regression methods, utilising the SPSS 25 software. The analysis incorporates macroeconomic data pertaining to internally generated revenue and economic growth, specifically represented by the real gross domestic product, for the period spanning from 2010 to 2021. The paper presents the results of an empirical analysis, which revealed a significant correlation between internally generated revenue and economic growth in the state of Rivers. The research findings indicate a statistically significant correlation between internally generated revenue and the economic growth of Rivers State. The study thus proposed that the legislative branch of the state should prioritise the revision of tax laws to align with present economic conditions. Additionally, as the state focuses on exploring strategies to enhance its internally generated revenue (IGR), it should also devote attention to other facets of public finance management that directly affect its ability to not only generate revenue but also effectively allocate it for the betterment of the public.
Implementation of knowledge economy and innovation through business education
Authors: Habenko Mariia , Koibichuk Vitaliia , Krawczyk Dariusz , Mayboroda Tetyana , Samoilikova Anastasiia
Published: January 2024

The article’s purpose is to analyse the issue of implementation of knowledge economy and innovation through business education based on cluster analysis. The role of knowledge economy, innovation transfer, entrepreneurship and business-education coopetition are grounded to achieve economic growth and sustainable development. Input data withing the distribution of the knowledge economy through business education include a data of 23 countries for the following indicators: new registered enterprises, labour force, employment in industry, proportion of population studying ‘Business, Administration and Law’, proportion of population studying ‘Services’ and proportion of population studying ‘Economics’. Using data normalization, Ward and Sturges methods and Statgraphics Centurion 19 soft five clusters were determined to show hidden dependencies and structure in countries sample in this research context. The first cluster includes 2 countries (Austria and the United Kingdom), the second – 11 countries (Belgium, Portugal, Denmark, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Ukraine, Croatia, Norway, and the Netherlands), the third – 5 countries (Bulgaria, Spain, France, Switzerland, and Finland), the fourth – 3 countries (Estonia, Germany and Sweden), and the fifth – 2 countries (the Czech Republic and Hungary). Due to building dendrogram of distribution on clusters and graph of agglomeration distance the quality of countries distribution into clusters was confirmed. Obtained results can be useful for further research and improving the state innovation, information and educational policy based on positive experience of neighbour countries within certain formed cluster.
An analysis of Satyam case using bankruptcy and fraud detection models
Authors: Yadav Rakesh , Patil Ameya , Sengupta Rajeev
Published: January 2024

Bankruptcy, which occurs due to inability of a business, to repay its debts and obligations has caught the interest of investors and practitioners alike. Predicting bankruptcy prior to the occurrence of event has become crucial in the field of investment and lending, especially in the light of events such as the global financial crisis of 2008. Early bankruptcy prediction models used traditional statistical techniques via financial ratios. Since then there has been a constant endeavour to develop models with enhanced predictive performance. Satyam Inc. was Indian listed business which went bankrupt in 2007. In this study we apply financial models such as F score, M-score and Z-score to show how common/retail investor who cannot use sophisticated financial tool, can benefit from these simple tools and make good investment decisions. Our research adds to the discussion regarding the capability of bankruptcy prediction models. We derive our findings using the data for Satyam Inc., one of the biggest corporate scandalin India. Before the scam, Beinish M-score acted as more efficient predictor of bankruptcy and fraud than Altman Z-score and Peotroski F score. In fact, the usefulness of Z score and F score was average to poor in predicting Satyam’s bankruptcy in advance. This result contradicts outcomes from several researches who had found a great ultility of Z score and F score. From the policy view, the regulator of financial market can protect the financial illiterate investor who makes investment in capital market to take informed investment decision by using the Beinish M-score for making investing decision in the stock of the company. Similarly, these models can be used by banks and financial institutions in case of existing as well as potential corporate borrowers.
SISI GELAP LAYAR: INVESTIGASI DAMPAK NEGATIF PENGGUNAAN GADGET PADA PERKEMBANGAN PSIKOLOGI ANAK SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: FAJRIYATI NAHDIYAH ATIKA CAHYA , CHAIRY ACH. , FITRIA NORMA , VOLTA ARIF SURYA
Published: January 2024

Penggunaan gadget pada anak-anak sekolah dasar, dalam era digital yang semakin maju, telah menjadi bagian integral dari kehidupan sehari-hari. Meskipun membawa kemudahan dalam akses informasi dan pembelajaran, dampak psikologisnya pada anak-anak perlu mendapat perhatian serius. Penelitian ini menginvestigasi dampak negatif penggunaan gadget pada perkembangan psikologi anak sekolah dasar. Studi literatur dilakukan dengan menganalisis berbagai kajian terkait, seperti penelitian dari berbagai sumber literatur, buku, jurnal, dan prosiding. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa paparan berlebihan terhadap layar gadget dapat meningkatkan risiko masalah kesehatan mental, perubahan perilaku, dan gangguan pola tidur pada anak-anak. Implikasi kesehatan mental menekankan perlunya tindakan preventif, seperti kebijakan pembatasan waktu layar dan pengawasan konten oleh orang tua dan pendidik. Perubahan perilaku, termasuk ketergantungan dan agresivitas, menyoroti pentingnya mendiskusikan bagaimana pendidikan digital dapat mendukung interaksi sosial yang sehat. Gangguan pola tidur menjadi fokus serius, dengan perlunya kebijakan "tidak ada layar sebelum tidur" untuk mengatasi masalah ini. Pengelolaan penggunaan gadget memerlukan pendekatan holistik yang melibatkan peran aktif orang tua, pendidik, dan anak-anak sendiri. Langkah-langkah preventif dan edukatif yang seimbang dapat menciptakan lingkungan yang mendukung perkembangan psikologis yang sehat di era digital ini. Dengan pemahaman mendalam terhadap dampak negatif ini, diharapkan dapat dirumuskan strategi dan pedoman yang lebih baik untuk mengelola penggunaan gadget pada anak-anak sekolah dasar. Pendekatan holistik, pemantauan terus-menerus terhadap perkembangan teknologi, dan kerjasama lintas sektor menjadi kunci dalam menciptakan lingkungan yang mendukung pertumbuhan holistik anak-anak di era digital ini.