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Jemina Marques de Oliveira: origens, vida, contribuições, lembranças e saudades
Authors: Costa Luciana Ferreira da
Published: May 2024

Na ocasião em que se celebram os 55 anos do Curso de Graduação em Biblioteconomia da Universidade Federal da Paraíba, passados 10 anos do falecimento da professora Jemima Marques de Oliveira, este texto apresenta e registra, como forma de homenagem póstuma, a sua história e, especialmente, o seu legado de contribuição para a Biblioteconomia. Adota estrutura narrativa, centrada em quatro perspectivas: as origens e constituição familiar da professora Jemima; a história de sua vida acadêmico-científica, profissional e atuação frente ao movimento associativo e a militância político-social; a contribuição às atividades de ensino, pesquisa, extensão e gestão; reflexões sobre a importância, reconhecimento e saudade da professora; e, por último, imagens que contam a sua trajetória na Biblioteconomia, desde a formação na área, atuação protagonista e a defesa pela causa do livro, da leitura e das bibliotecas, como testemunho do seu percurso e legado.
Exploring Linguistic Choices as a Representative of Eastern Culture: A Study of Moni Mohsin’s “The Diary of Social Butterfly”
Authors: Gull Snober , Iqbal Muhammad Maaroof
Published: May 2024

Language and culture are entangled (Translations, 2018). A specific language typically points to a particular cluster of individuals. Language and culture share a symbiotic relationship. When people intermingle with people of different languages, it means that people are also intermingling with the values, norms and beliefs of that speaker. People cannot comprehend one's values without retrieving its language directly. When people learn a new language, it not only involves the learning of the structure of that language but also involves the learning about the cultural norms, values, manners and behavior. The main aim behind this research is to explore the linguistic choices as representative of Eastern culture in “The diary of Social Butterfly”. Textual analysis is performed in order to investigate the representation of culture and language in novel. This research has been conducted in the milieu of framework given by Sapir & Whorf and Wardhaugh (2011). The findings of the research reveal that Moni Mohsin has used food terminologies, kinship terminologies, dress terminologies, religious terminologies, professional terminologies and Festival terminologies of Eastern countries in order to highlight the Eastern culture. She has used words like Gulab Jamans Luddoos, shahi tukras, kheer, badaam ka halwa, Behari kebabs seekh kebabs, kaala, gora, bhai, ammi, saas, bahu, in sha Allah and many others. These all words are representatives of the culture of East.
Beliefs about Difficulties in Learning Chinese as a Foreign Language in a Public Sector University
Authors: Aftab Mariam , Abbasi Muhammad Hassan
Published: May 2024

Chinese language teaching in universities was introduced as part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor initiative (CPEC) signed in 2013 for economic, entrepreneurial, and social reasons. Over a decade of introducing Chinese as a foreign language, Pakistani language learners invested in Chinese language for scholarships, higher education, jobs, and business purposes. However, many CFL learners were unable to acquire Chinese language and had low proficiency in the language. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the beliefs about difficulties that foreign language learners face about learning Chinese as a foreign language in a public sector university. For this purpose, quantitative research using BALLI questionnaire was conducted within a public sector university. The beliefs about language learning inventory (BALLI) questionnaire inquired about the general and specific language learning difficulties that students face while learning CFL. Data was collected using stratified sampling from two hundred undergraduate students who have completed CFL-I and CFL-II language courses at the university. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics through SPSS. The findings of the study showed that learners considered Chinese as a difficult language to learn as compared to other foreign languages. Also, when inquired about the success of their spoken Chinese language in future, few of the participants believed that they would be able to succeed with Chinese language. Similarly, learners reported about the four language skills in Chinese and considered listening as easier than speaking. Additionally, the learners reported that reading and writing are equally difficult in acquiring Chinese.
Exploring Discourse Markers in Analyzing Gender Discrimination in Pakistani Drama Serials: A Corpus-Based Study
Authors: Abid Arooba , Siddique Ali Raza , Ahmad Muhammad
Published: May 2024

This research examines gender-related language patterns and discourse markers in Pakistani drama serials, focusing on the lexical choices made by male and female authors. Drawing on Lakoff's model, we conduct qualitative content analysis on the selected episodes to uncover gender dynamics and power imbalances. Results show that men use words like "absolutely", "decide", "go", "listen", and "stop" along with self-referential pronouns "I" and "he" more frequently. Women employ words like "doubt", "maybe", "very", "excuse me", "wonder", "we", and "might", as well as pronouns "she", and "we" more often. These findings reveal gender stereotypes in Pakistani drama serials, underscoring the need for more diverse and inclusive narratives challenging traditional roles. This research impacts the broader media landscape, emphasizing media's role in shaping societal perceptions and the importance of promoting gender equality in representations. Moreover, by analyzing the corpus of Pakistani drama serials authored by both genders, our methodology employs qualitative content analysis, contributing to a more equitable and inclusive media environment by dissecting gender-related language patterns and discourse markers in these serials.
Caracterización de Sistemas de Producción Agropecuarios y patrones de consumo de alimentos en el cantón Colta: Provincia de Chimborazo
Authors: Abdo Peralta Paula Alejandra , Chicaiza Reisancho Edgar Rubén
Published: May 2024

El presente estudio se basó en un análisis de la situación productiva agropecuaria, socioeconómica y alimentaria en el cantón Colta, provincia de Chimborazo, Ecuador, con enfoque en la comunidad indígena Puruhá. A pesar de su alta productividad agrícola y ganadera, la región enfrenta un preocupante índice de pobreza y desnutrición. El sistema agrícola, caracterizado por minifundios y agricultura de subsistencia, refleja limitado acceso a tecnología y asistencia técnica. Mediante cuestionarios, se identificaron cuatro sistemas productivos distintos, cada uno con sus propias dinámicas socioeconómicas. Los patrones de consumo alimentario revelan una preferencia por alimentos poco nutritivos, con influencia del nivel educativo materno. A pesar de contribuir significativamente a la producción regional, la paradoja persiste: altos índices de desnutrición en una zona aparentemente próspera. Se enfatiza la necesidad de estrategias integrales que aborden tanto la producción como el acceso equitativo a alimentos nutritivos, junto con el desarrollo económico local y la mejora de los servicios sociales básicos, para combatir eficazmente la pobreza y la desnutrición en áreas rurales.
Utilitarian Shopping Value and Hedonic Shopping Value Influencing Repurchase Intention Mediated by Satisfaction
Authors: Purnama Mardiah , Mugiono Mugiono , Rofiq Ainur
Published: May 2024

This research aims to explain and analyze the factors that influence Repurchase Intention in e-commerce in 5 big cities in Indonesia. This research is also intended to explain the Satisfaction variable that can mediate Utilitarian Shopping Value and Hedonic Shopping Value on repurchase intention. The subjects of this research are Indonesian consumers who shop online for fashion products in 5 cities, which are the cities with main source of ecommerce visitors. In this research, the Likert Scale was used as a research instrument measurement scale to determine the opinions of consumers in 5 city in Indonesia regarding the following three factors: (1) hedonic shopping value is necessary for e commerce in order to encourage users to make a repeat purchase/repurchase intent; (2) Utillitarian shopping value has a positive and significant effect on Repurchase intention; (3) Satisfactory shopping value perceived adventure journey in shopping, for example, to get value added in getting promos or discounts there can lead users to repeat purchases; and (4) Utilian shopping value can increase satisfaction; (5) satisfaction mediates the relationship between the two variables; (6) satisfaction is still able to have a significant influence on the motivation shopping value (Utiliarian and hedonitic) on epurchase intention, even though the nature of the satisfaction variable is partial mediation.
Rising Problems of Money Laundering in Cyber Plat Form
Authors:   BCOM. LLB. (H) [4th year], Amity Law School/ Amity University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India., Sarkar Sudesna , Barman Rijuka Roy
Published: May 2024

Now a days, business is getting globalized. E-commerce is a very essential things in online trading platform. Without money business is not possible. Everything has a positive and negative site. Excessive money exchange attracts criminals. Crimes can be committed in cyber platform very efficiently without any evidence and traces. After Covid-19, committing financial fraud has increased. Criminals’ detection becomes very difficult. It becomes very difficult in international aspect. This cyber fraud spreads in many countries though online. Several conferences are taken places. Various treaties are implemented in these regards. Still the problem remains unresolved. Sufficient domestic laws are in enforced to prevent this crime. How laws are applied and dealt to prevent and detect the cyber criminals and crimes are discussed to bring certainty.
Educación inicial y tecnología, fortaleciendo la etapa preoperacional con Alexa
Authors: Barrera Medina Denisse Romina , Añapa Quiñónez Pedro Luis
Published: May 2024

El avance‌ tecnológico ha ido transformando diversos aspectos de‌ nuestras vidas, incluyendo en qué forma se interactúa con los dispositivos inteligentes y cómo estos pueden ser utilizados en beneficio del desarrollo educativo de‌ los niños. La finalidad de esta investigación es explorar y analizar el uso de un Asistente de voz inteligente (Alexa) como herramienta de mejora en las habilidades preoperacionales como el lenguaje, creatividad y lo social en niños de Educación inicial. Esta investigación es abordada mediante un tipo de investigación exploratoria y descriptiva con un enfoque mixto y diseño investigativo no experimental; que, por medio de los instrumentos como la lista de cotejo y la observación, lo permitirá obtener la información necesaria sobre la aplicación y el uso del asistente de voz inteligente (Alexa) en las actividades del docente para la enseñanza y aprendizaje desarrollando el lenguaje, creatividad y lo social en niños de educación inicial.
Labor productivity in the selected see countries: Trends and determinants
Authors: Trpeski Predrag , Kozheski Kristijan , Merdzan Gunter
Published: May 2024

This study examines labor productivity in the Open Balkan initiative countries (Albania, Serbia, and North Macedonia) and Southeastern Europe's latest EU entrants (Bulgaria, Romania, and Croatia). In the study, macroeconomic and institutional factors, including the Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, the unemployment rate, the statutory minimum wage, and the labor freedom index are analyzed in relation to labor productivity. The study used econometric methods to identify the labor productivity determinants and discern the labor market differences between the two groups of countries. The key findings emphasize the pivotal role of economic development in Southeastern Europe, especially among the last EU entrants, fostering additional increases in labor productivity. The study reveals the significant influence of the labor freedom index on productivity, with nuanced implications for both groups of countries. Additionally, it highlights the tangible impact of the statutory minimum wage policies on labor productivity in the Open Balkan initiative countries, indicating potential shifts in the wage structures and broader economic landscapes. The interplay of variations in the unemployment rate emerges as a substantial factor shaping efficiency and overall productivity in the labor market across both groups. These findings provide valuable insights into the labor market complexities faced by the Open Balkan countries, underscoring the need to bridge the gaps for economic development catch-up.
Warnings of financial fraud in travel agencies in the Republic of Serbia during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Dimitrijević Dragomir , Stanković Predrag , Vržina Stefan
Published: May 2024

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to determine the change in warning signs of fraud in the financial reports of travel agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the prepandemic period and to investigate a potential increase in the risk of bankruptcy in travel agencies during the same period. Methodology - The methodology used in the research comprises the analytical methods of forensic accounting (Beneish model and Altman Zscore), as well as descriptive statistics. Findings - The results of the research show that there is a certain increase in warning signs during the pandemic compared to the period before the pandemic and there the risk of bankruptcy in travel agencies increases during the pandemic. Implications - The theoretical implications of the study relate to expanding our knowledge about the importance of analytical techniques of forensic accounting and quantifying the probability of manipulation in the travel agencies' financial reports. The practical implications of the work relate to the usefulness of the results for authorized fraud investigators as well as for investors in travel agencies. On the other hand, the results can be useful for clients of travel agencies when selecting travel agencies
Boşanma Sürecindeki Bireylerde Başa Çıkma Stratejileri ve Dinî Başa Çıkma Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: Salim Esma , Certel Hüseyin
Published: May 2024

Son yıllarda, özellikle modern toplumlarda, resmi bilgilere göre bo-şanma oranlarında ciddi oranda artış yaşandığı dikkatleri çekmekte-dir. Boşanma vakalarındaki söz konusu artış, toplumsal değişim bağlamında değerlendirilmelidir. Birbirinden farklı olmakla birlikte, birbiriyle yakından ilişkili siyasal, kültürel, sosyal ve ekonomik kö-kenli dinamikler toplumsal değişimi hızlandırmıştır. Bu değişimler, toplumda aile ve evlilik ilişkilerine yansımıştır. Örneğin, eşlerin evli-likten beklentileri değişime uğramaya başlamıştır. Eşler arasındaki uyumsuzluğun yine eşler tarafından tolere edilmesi zayıflamıştır. Boşanma gibi çoğu tabu kabul edilen olgulara karşı birey ve toplu-mun verdiği tepkiler değişime uğramıştır. Netice itibarıyla bu ve benzeri gelişmeler son yıllarda boşanma oranlarının yükselmesine zemin hazırlamıştır. Bir süreç olarak boşanma, karşı karşıya kalınan zorluklar ve sıkıntılar nedeniyle bireyler üzerinde yoğun stres ya-ratmaktadır. Boşanma sürecinin yarattığı bu yoğun stres, kişiler üzerinde birbirinden farklı etkiler yaratabilmektedir. Dolayısıyla bi-reyler farklı başa çıkma yolları sergilemektedir. Bazı kimseler yaşa-mında maruz kaldığı yoğun stres durumlarından kendilerini koruya-bilmek, yıpratıcı ve bunaltıcı durumların üstesinden gelebilmek için dine tutunabilmektedir. Boşanma sürecinin yarattığı stres karşısında bireylerin başa çıkma stratejileri bu araştırmanın merkezî problemi-ni oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada boşanma sürecindeki bireylerin karşı karşıya kaldıkları stresli durumlarla baş etmede kullandıkları stresle başa çıkma stratejileri ve dinî başa çıkma tarzları konu edil-miştir. Bu araştırma metodolojik açıdan nicel yöntemle yapılmış olup, çalışma tarama modelleri arasında yer alan ilişkisel taramaya uygun olarak yürütülmüştür. Araştırma evrenini, Isparta Adliyesi 1. Aile Mahkemesi’ne 2015 yılının 1 Ocak ile 31 Aralık ayları arasında çekişmeli boşanma davası açmış kişiler oluşturmaktadır. Söz konu-su duruma uygun olan ve araştırmaya dahil olmayı kabul eden 54’ü kadın, 51’i erkek toplam 105 kişi araştırmaya dahil edilmiştir. Sözlü onamlarının ardından katılımcılara önce bazı demografik özellikleri hakkında kişisel bilgi formu uygulanmıştır. Ardından Dinî Başa Çıkma Tarzları Ölçeği ve Stresle Başa Çıkma Tarzları Ölçeği uygu-lanmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre boşanma aşamasındaki birey-lerde; cinsiyet, yaş, eğitim durumu, gelir durumu, kendine yönelik dindarlık algısı değişkenlerinin bireylerin stresle başa çıkma ve dinî başa çıkma tarzlarını etkileyen faktörler olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmış-tır.
A brief discussion on three common mental disorders
Authors: Garg Naval
Published: May 2024

Mental disorders are complex and multifaceted issues that affect individuals across all societies, including modern ones. Several factors, such as information overload, blind materialism, sedentary lifestyle, sleep disruption, and lack of face-to-face interactions, contribute to growing instances of mental disorders. While advancements in understanding and treating mental health conditions have been made, modern society has its own unique challenges that can contribute to the prevalence and manifestation of these disorders. A growing number of concerns are raised about mental diseases, which is also one of the main topics of Volume 2, Issue 1 of Applied Psychology Research. Three prevalent mental illnesses discussed in this issue are eating disorders, autism, and job burnout.
A Study on the Comprehensive Education Model of "Job Course Competition Certificate" for Vocational Undergraduate Big Data and Accounting Majors
Authors: Shiwen Wu
Published: May 2024

The comprehensive education model of "on-the-job course competition certification" is an innovative talent cultivation model aimed at cultivating high-quality skilled talents that meet the needs of the new era. This model combines job skills, course learning, skill competitions, and certificate certification to provide students with a more practical educational experience. This time, the comprehensive education model of "on-the-job course competition certificate" will be applied to the teaching practice of vocational undergraduate big data and accounting majors. After briefly explaining the connotation of the "on-the-job course competition certificate" education model, this article analyzes and summarizes the integration methods of "on-the-job course competition certificate" from four aspects: course post integration, course certificate integration, course competition integration, and competition certificate integration. Finally, combining with the current situation of big data and accounting major teaching in vocational colleges, this article explores the practical path of the "on-the-job course competition certificate" comprehensive education model from the rational allocation of school enterprise resources, setting of talent training standards, construction of teacher teams, optimization of curriculum systems, and improvement of assessment and evaluation systems.
DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB-BASED NEW STUDENT ADMISSION INFORMATION SYSTEM
Authors: Hidayat Akmal , Army A. Sriwana , Rachman Ahmad Abdillah Fathur , Ilham Muhammad Nur , Arif Muhammad Ihsan
Published: May 2024

Admission of new students is a routine activity carried out by schools every new school year. This activity aims to advance the school so that in its implementation a selection is needed. This selection is carried out in order to achieve a target of achieving the quality of prospective students. In this new student admission, a committee is needed to facilitate the activity. Currently, not many schools in Indonesia have implemented an online admission system. The purpose of this research is to design a web-based new student admission information system "SIPSB" and facilitate the registration of prospective new students to be more efficient. In designing this new student admission information system, the Object Orientred Analysis and Design (OOAD) method and the waterfall model are used. The use of the waterfall model in this study makes it easier for researchers to design information systems because there are several stages in system development, namely requirements analysis, system design, implementation, system testing, and maintenance. The results of this study show that the new student admission information system "SIPSB" is able to manage the web-based new student admission process more efficiently.
Development of Civics Learning through COLAKTRA (Congklak Nusantara) Innovation as a Traditional Game-Based Learning Media
Authors: Ardi Afriansyah  , Dikdik Baehaqi Arif  , Kireida Rona Islam
Published: May 2024

This research aims to investigate the use of the traditional game Congklak as a creative and educational learning medium in the context of Citizenship Education (PKn). The research method uses a literature review approach, by summarizing literature that is relevant to the research topic with the analytical model used in this literature review method involving several stages, namely sample selection, validation and review, data collection, data processing and analysis and preparation of a conceptual framework, which can served. The focus is on analyzing the benefits and implications of using Congklak Nusantara (COLAKTRA) in Civics learning. The results show that Congklak has an important role in children's development, supporting their physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual growth. The use of Congklak in Civics learning through COLAKTRA increases student involvement and creates a pleasant learning atmosphere. The integration of Civics values ​​into Congklak makes it a medium that invites players to reflect on and appreciate Indonesia's cultural riches. The conclusion of this research confirms that COLAKTRA is not just a game, but also an effort to preserve cultural heritage and form a generation that loves the country. It is hoped that the use of traditional games in Civics learning can help students understand and experience the diversity of Indonesia, so that they become competent citizens. Thus, COLAKTRA has the potential to be an effective tool in achieving the goals of citizenship education.
The Impact of Talkpal.AI on English Speaking Proficiency: An Academic Inquiry
Authors: Efendi Hidayatullah
Published: May 2024

This study aims to investigate the impact of using Talkpal.AI in improving the English-speaking ability of university students. The research problem is to what extent Talkpal.AI can enhance fluency and intelligibility in English speaking. The research methodology used was quantitative research with an experimental approach where the experimental group used Talkpal.AI while the control group did not use the application. The research participants were university students with varying levels of English proficiency. Data was collected through an initial test to assess the level of English speaking ability before intervention with Talkpal.AI and a final test after a certain period of using the application. Then, an independent t-test was conducted with significant results. The findings of this study show that students have not widely used Talkpal.AI because they do not know the Talkpal.AI tool and are not facilitated by the institution. Participants in the experimental group showed considerably improved speaking fluency and clarity compared to the control group. In addition, survey results showed that participants had a positive perception of using Talkpal.AI to support English learning. This study confirms that Talkpal.AI positively impacts improving English speaking in a university setting. The implications of this research highlight the potential of Talkpal.AI as an effective tool in supporting English language learning in higher education institutions, as well as suggesting further integration of this type of technology in the English language teaching curriculum. Hopefully, this research provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of using Talkpal.AI in improving English speaking skills among university students. The results of this study can provide helpful information for developing more effective English learning strategies in the academic environment.
Cross-over Effects of Job Autonomy and Working Time on Mental Distress among Dual-earner Couples: A Longitudinal Dyadic Analysis
Authors: Wang Lixia , Jing Fenwick Feng , Chen Jinya , Wang Qiaoqiao , Wang Senhu
Published: May 2024

Objectives: Autonomy over job tasks, timing, and methods has become increasingly crucial for worker health and wellbeing. Despite extensive research on job autonomy's impact on individual mental distress, its spousal crossover effect in dual-earner couples, a growing workforce
demographic, remains less understood. Methods:Using longitudinal dyadic data from the United Kingdom, we examine the dyadic relationship between job autonomy and mental distress among couples, and how it depends on job demands, such as working time. Results: Findings indicate
that job autonomy can significantly reduce both spouses' own mental distress but indicate notable gender disparities in spousal crossover effects with husbands' job autonomy exerting a more substantial impact on their wives' mental distress than vice versa. Furthermore, a wife's job autonomy
can more significantly reduce her mental distress, as well as her husband's, particularly when she works overtime. In contrast, the benefits of a husband's job autonomy for his own mental health persist regardless of his working time but are more evident for his wife when he works part-time.
Conclusions: Overall, these insights highlight the gender-related interplay of job autonomy, working time, and mental distress, emphasizing the value of devising workplace health policies to satisfy the diverse needs among dual-earner couples.
Credit Risk and the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Somalia.
Authors: Mohamud Mohamed Zubayr , Muturi Willy Mwangi
Published: May 2024

The operation of commercial banks in Somalia unfolds amidst formidable economic challenges stemming from political instability, ongoing conflicts, and a frail institutional framework. Nevertheless, Somalia’s financial sector exhibits resilience, with several commercial banks endeavoring to address the financial needs of businesses and individuals nationwide. These banks play a pivotal role in mobilizing savings, facilitating transactions, and providing credit, thereby supporting economic activities in Somalia’s predominantly cash-based economy. This study explored the impact of credit risk on the financial performance of Somali commercial banks, employing Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) as the theoretical framework. Adopting a descriptive survey research design, secondary data from licensed commercial banks and the Central Bank of Somalia were analyzed over ten years (January 2014 to December 2023) using panel regression analysis. Findings reveal a moderate negative correlation between credit risk, measured by Bad Debt Expense Ratio (BDER), and financial performance, indicated by Return on Equity (ROE). Statistical tests confirm the significance of this relationship, emphasizing the importance of robust credit risk management practices for sustaining favorable financial outcomes. Recommendations include uniform improvement in risk management practices across the sector and proactive measures to mitigate emerging credit risk factors. Enhancing risk management frameworks is vital for ensuring continued financial stability and performance in the Somali banking industry.
Relationship between Mindfulness, Sleep Quality, and Perceived Stress among Young Adults
Authors: Arora Diya , Yadav Dr. Vibha
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the current study is to investigate the relationship between young adults’ perceived stress, mindfulness, and sleep quality. It holds a huge amount of significance as this specific population remains unexplored and it studies the specific relationships between these crucial variables. For this study, a convenience sampling method was employed to select a

sample of (N=120) young adults residing in Delhi NCR and currently enrolled in colleges and universities (62 females, 58 males) aged between 18 and 25 years. Participants completed three questionnaires. The associations between mindfulness and perceived stress, mindfulness and sleep quality, and perceived stress and sleep quality were investigated using Pearson’s correlation analysis. Results indicated a negative relationship between mindfulness and perceived stress, a negative relationship between mindfulness and sleep quality, and a positive relationship between perceived stress and sleep quality in the studied population. These findings highlight the importance of considering mindfulness as a potential factor in influencing perceived stress and sleep quality among young adults. Creating mindfulness- based therapies that could deal with stress perception is very crucial. Looking into potential coping strategies or resilience characteristics that could lessen the negative effects of perceived stress on sleep quality is also very essential.
Under the Shadows of Authority: Unveiling Age and Gender Disparities in Obedience
Authors: Kaur Dr. (Prof.) Mandeep , Rani Jeenat
Published: May 2024

Why is it that many people obey when they feel coerced? People focus so much on being good followers that they become unaware of the consequences of their actions. Various experiments about “obedience to authority” have been taken place in the past decades. Stanley Milgram, a social psychologist conducted his famous obedience experiments in the early 1960s. His aim was to study the willingness of participants to obey authority figures, even when it involved harmful actions against others. The current study aimed to investigate the difference of age and gender differences in relation to obedience to authority. Age factor was not examined in Milgram’s original experiment. The research regarding age differences in obedience is suggestive of demarcation in level of obedience. This work aims to show a new way to understand gender difference in obedience, and wish to open a gate of age differences in obedience study. Are males more likely to obey to authority? Will gender affect obedience ? The research in existence is mixed point of view in relation to males and females related to obedience. Thus with this aim in mind present study was carried out on 150 working employees ( Non-teaching staff); males (n=75) and females (n=75), with the age range of 34-64 (M=40.88 age), (SD=5.37); early middle age (34–44) and late middle age (45- 64) across Punjabi University, Patiala. The aim of the study was to investigate the difference between age, gender and obedience, examining whether obedience vary across different age groups and gender wise. The Organizational Obedience Scale (Capan & Uzuncarsili, 2022) was administered to the working staff with the Cronbach alpha is .79. The questionnaire was translated into native language Punjabi and was certified and validated by the experts (Dept. of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala) with the reliability of .78. The obtained data was analysed with the latest version IBM SPSS 29. The data collected was analysed with descriptive analysis, and t- test. There was significant differences in scores of male and female on the basis of obedience. Another findings there was significant difference due to age in obedience. Later middle aged people more obey. By examining the interplay between age, gender, and obedience, this work aims to inform develop interventions that mitigate potential risks associated with destructive obedience.
Pelatihan Penulisan Karya Tulis Ilmiah bagi Guru Sekolah Dasar di Desa Bonto
Authors: Hilyatul Azizah  , Laeli Qadrianti
Published: May 2024

Guru adalah pendidik profesional dengan tugas utama mendidik, mengajar, membimbing, mengarahkan, melatih, menilai, dan mengevaluasi peserta didik pada pendidikan anak usia dini jalur pendidikan formal, pendidikan dasar, dan pendidikan menengah. diperlukan adanya sebuah pembinaan dan pengembangan pada profesi guru yang meliputi pembinaan kompetensi-kompetensi pedagogik, kepribadian, sosial, dan profesional. Untuk menjadi guru yang profesional maka seorang guru harus membuat suatu karya tulis ilmiah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah memberikan pengetahuan dan pemahaman dalam membuat karya tulis ilmiah (Penelitian Tindakan Kelas) dengan melaksanakan kegiatan pelatihan penulisan karya tulis ilmiah bagi guru Sekolah Dasar di Desa Bonto. Metode pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang digunakan adalah Service Learning. Service Learning merupakan metode pemberdayaan masyarakat yang mengintegrasikan antara kegiatan akademis di kampus yang diimplementasikan ke komunitas masyarakat, sehingga mahasiswa dapat mengimplementasikan kompetensi yang diperolehnya dari mata kuliah yang sudah dipelajarinya kepada masyarakat. Adapun hasil dari pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah peserta pelatihan mendapatkan benefit dan ilmu tentang Penelitian Tindakan Kelas sehingga membuat mereka sangat antusias dalam mengikuti kegiatan, pelaksanaan pelatihan penulisan karya tulis ilmiah dapat menambah pengetahuan dan pemahaman kepada guru Sekolah Dasar dalam membuat karya tulis ilmiah (Penelitian Tindakan Kelas) di Desa Bonto. Pelatihan karya tulis ilmiah bagi guru yang telah dilaksanakan sangat penting untuk guru kedepannya agar dapat menjadi guru yang profesional serta meningkatkan hasil tulisan guru-guru.
Accidente Cerebrovascular en Terapia Intensiva Adulto del Hospital San Juan de Dios de la ciudad de Tarija
Authors: Zeballos Filomena
Published: May 2024

El paciente que sufre Accidente Cerebrovascular requiere ser tratado y cuidado en Terapia Intensiva para que pueda recibir las atención y rehabilitación oportuna. El objetivo es determinar la incidencia de Accidentes Cerebrovasculares en adultos hospitalizados en terapia intensiva, según sexo, edad y tipo de egreso de los pacientes en el Hospital San Juan de Dios de la ciudad de Tarija en un periodo determinado. Se aplicó el enfoque mixto y la investigación es exploratoria – descriptiva. La población son los pacientes que ingresaron con un Accidente Cerebrovascular a la Unidad de Terapia Intensiva Adulto del Hospital San Juan de Dios siendo un total de 110 pacientes. La técnica de recolección de datos, es la observación de las historias clínicas. Un total de 110 pacientes con ACV en Terapia Intensiva Adulto, tuvo mayor incidencia el año el 2019 con 39 pacientes representando un 36% del total. Los pacientes que más ingresaron fueron del sexo masculino con un total de 63 adultos, entre las edades de 61 a más años son los pacientes que más ingresaron. Finalmente, el tipo de egreso de los pacientes con ACV de Terapia Intensiva Adultos, es el alta médica con 59 pacientes de un total de 110 pacientes.
An Exploratory Study on Experiences of Work-Life Balance of Female Teacher in Private University
Authors: Raza Sadia Bint , Sheikh Salman Masood , Rahman Saif Ur , Warriach Tasaddaque Hussain , Zaidi Yasir Abbas
Published: May 2024

This basic aim of this study to explore the experiences on work life balance of female teachers who are currently serving at private university. The study used the convenience sampling techniques and semi structure interview conducted from 11 participants. For the analysis of interview data thematic analysis used for this study with the help of Nvivo 11 plus. Based on thematic analysis six themes emerged; Understanding of work life balance, Demands, Social support on WLB, Challenges of WLB, Consequences of WLB and Coping up Strategies and Techniques of WLB. The results indicates that female teacher has understanding of work life balance as division of time and resources among the home and work responsibilities. Working women plays multiple role as mothers and family roles therefore they face conflicts of roles. They face different challenges reported in this study include parenting, marital, emergencies and lack of family support. They discussed different coping up strategies in this study includes early planning, effective time management, hiring domestic helpers and giving up the personal life to attain WLB. The participant of the study also highlighted the consequences of WLB.
Ensemble Deep Learning Methods for Detecting Skin Cancer
Authors: Sardar Mahnoor , Niazi Muhammad Majid , Nasim Fawad
Published: May 2024

Skin cancer is a common and possibly fatal condition. Effective treatment results are greatly influenced by early identification. Deep learning (DP) algorithms have demonstrated encouraging outcomes in skin cancer detection computer-aided diagnostic systems. This article investigates the many forms of skin cancer, such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and offers a system for detecting skin cancer utilizing convolutional neural network (CNN) approaches, particularly the multi-model ResNet (M-ResNet) architecture. We present a ResNet architecture that is capable of handling deep networks and has increased skin cancer detection performance. The proposed approach uses a thorough pipeline to find skin cancer. The dataset first goes through pre-processing (PP) procedures, such as picture resizing, normalization, and augmentation approaches, to improve the model's capacity for generalization. The multi-model assembles, leading to improved accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity in skin cancer LEARNING Classification SYSTEM (SC-LCS) tasks. In this study FINAL highlights, the effectiveness of deep learning (DL)techniques, specifically the multi-model ResNet architecture, AND skin cancer LEARNING classification SYSTEM (SC-LCS) for skin cancer detection. The suggested framework seems to have promising results in accurately identifying different types of skin cancer, assisting in diagnosis and therapy at an early stage. Further research and development in this field can potentially contribute to improving healthcare systems and reducing the global burden of skin cancer-related EFFECTED and DEATH RATE.
European Integration, Opportunities and Risks of Business and Agriculture in Albania
Authors: ULDEDAJ Gjokë , Thomas Ledia , Gjeloshi Gjovalin
Published: May 2024

The Integration Process of Albania in the European Union started in 1993 and is considered a long road with many challenges. The signing of the Stabilization-Association Agreement in 2006 is the most important moment of this process, including the harmonization of legislation, to prepare the final EU membership process. This article analyses business opportunities and risks, mainly those of the agri-food sector on its way to the EU. In this framework, trade agreements with the EU and Free Trade Agreements (CEFTA) have influenced the liberalization of trade for agri-food products, intensifying and increasing the level of trade with Europe and the countries of the region. This article also deals with the identification of comparative advantages for the agri-industry sector, where facing the regulated European market, not only challenges are analyzed, but also serious limitations, increasing the need for a structural change in trade relations. In the focus of this paper, are the economic and regional strategies, as well as the progress of the business and agri-food processes, also addressing the trade flows of Albania with the countries of the region and the EU. The analysis of this paper consists of three main premises: 1) in the framework of European integration, costs and benefits in terms of economy and business are more visible in the medium and long term; 2) the integration in the medium term brings a higher economic growth for the countries that aspire to join the EU; and 3) the European integration makes the economy more efficient, bringing about an increase in the ratio of investments, in relation to income, through the reduction of risk with a tendency to increase capital and income per capita (European Commission Report, 2023). The analysis of empirical data shows that the results are not as convincing as expected, thus confirming other previous studies by experts in the field. The main conclusion of this paper is that the integration process has influenced reforms and economic policies in terms of formal and content, both in terms of costs and benefits. In substantive terms, the data analysis shows that the process of European integration has served as a strong impetus for the development of institutions in the country, inter-institutional coordination, the establishment of new institutions, the improvement of human resources, local markets, and the increase of absorptive capacities of funds from the EU. On the other hand, it is concluded that in specific areas of domestic business, such as agri-industry, the effects of EU integration are either not felt yet or are minimal.
Criminal Behavior Politician During Reform in Indonesia
Authors: Riyadi Bambang SLamet
Published: May 2024

Criminal behavior politician during reform in Indonesia perspective white-collar crime is a crime committed by respectable men in corporation and government environments. This study aims to assess and analyze the behavior of white-collar criminals involving an individual of state officials, parliament or political parties politicians and the ruling government in Indonesia during the reform period. This study is qualitative research based on the literature, journals and reporting publications of Indonesian white-collar crime. The result of study concluded that white-collar crime in Indonesia has reached a very alarming level. This crime could even can be called state organized crime in a corrupt government. This crime is based on the achievement of individual interests, group or political party and retains the power. The lack of success of Indonesian government in resolving the case of state officials or politicians involved in corruption, collusion and nepotism rapidly,  lightly court decisions, many cases delayed in its prosecution process, even termination of the case  of  important officials state to be indication the weakness of  law enforcement against white-collar criminals in Indonesia. This happens due to the severity of conflict of interest so the solution is often  based on the interests or political bargaining and abuse of power. This situation reinforces Hobbes’ theory that a crime act, and fault can be assessed otherwise when the ruling government decided that the action was not malicious and wrong. This means that a value  either good or evil  depending on the assessments decision  committed by the authorities.
Building Bridges: Exploring Digital Strategies for Promoting Tolerance and Global Citizenship
Authors: Mariyono Dwi , . Maskuri
Published: May 2024

This study examines how digital strategies influence tolerance and global citizenship in today's interconnected world. It addresses three main questions: 1) How do digital strategies promote tolerance? 2) What role does digitalization play in shaping global citizenship? 3) What challenges and opportunities does the digital age present for promoting tolerance and global citizenship? Through a review of literature and real-life examples, the study highlights the importance of leveraging digital technologies to foster inclusive online environments and cross-cultural dialogue. However, it also identifies challenges such as misinformation and digital divides. The paper concludes by recommending continued research and innovative approaches to harness digitalization for building more inclusive societies.
The Creation of Loneliness in Contemporary Chinese Ink Painting - Revelation from Harald Sohlberg's Paintings
Authors: Long Dapeng , Apirating Preechawut , Kotchapakdee Pat
Published: May 2024

This research employs methods of iconography analysis to dissect the visual representation of loneliness in the paintings of Harald Sohlberg, aiming to inspire in the creation of loneliness within Contemporary Chinese ink painting. The article unfolds by delving into Sohlberg's painting style, cultural origins, and the profound meanings embedded within his works, subsequently exploring the revelations of Sohlberg's paintings for contemporary Chinese ink painting, and thereby elucidating the author's creation. By providing novel perspectives and methodologies, this paper contributes to the realm of cross-cultural research in the arts, demonstrating the existence of commonalities diverse backgrounds, cultures, and artistic genres, with the aspiration of fostering mutual understanding and exchange across different cultures and nations. Furthermore, this article serves to inspire painters in their creations and aids in enhancing the audience's appreciation and aesthetic sensibilities towards painting.
THE STUDY OF COMPARISON OF SINGLE-INCISION LAPAROSCOPIC VERSUS CONVENTIONAL LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDECTOMY: A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Satrio Nugroho Fredy , Rudy Budiantoro Rudolf , Nur Alamsyah Wahyu
Published: May 2024

Background: Acute appendicitis is highly prevalent in children with an acute abdomen, and appendectomy is still the main method of treatment for this disease. The standard treatments for acute appendicitis are early open surgery and laparoscopic surgery.
The aim: The aim of this study to show about comparison of single incision laparoscopic versus conventional laparoscopic appendectomy.
Methods: By the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020, this study was able to show that it met all of the requirements. This search approach, publications that came out between 2014 and 2024 were taken into account. Several different online reference sources, like Pubmed, SagePub, and Sciencedirect were used to do this. It was decided not to take into account review pieces, works that had already been published, or works that were only half done.
Result: Eight publications were found to be directly related to our ongoing systematic examination after a rigorous three-level screening approach. Subsequently, a comprehensive analysis of the complete text was conducted, and additional scrutiny was given to these articles.
Conclusion: HLA has a negative impact on quality of life and aesthetics because it requires three surgical incisions. On the contrary, in single-incision transumbilical laparoscopic appendicectomy (SILA), the incision is made around the umbilicus.
A DEVELOPMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY DISCHARGE PRINTING PASTE FOR DYED COTTON FABRICS USING HOUSEHOLD BLEACHES
Authors: ADEBOYE, A. O.  , GORIOLA, O. R.  , OGUNDUYILE, S. R.  , EROMOSELE, C. O
Published: May 2024

The study ascertained the micro-nutrient composition of cocoyam and sweet potato leaves in melon soups. The study was conducted to identify vitamins and mineral composition in three types of melon soups. The instrument adopted for the study was laboratory analysis of food nutrients using official methods of Association of Official Analytical Chemists. The data for micro nutrients were collected in triplicates from the melon soups in the food analysis laboratory, raw triplicate values of each micro nutrient in the soups were collected and analyzed using ±SD and ANOVA statistics to test the hypotheses 1 – 4. The findings revealed that cocoyam and sweet potato leaves melon soups are as rich as fluted pumpkin leaf melon soup in micro nutrients, such as vitamin A (Iµ) 16.03: 16.80 while fluted pumpkin 19.88; vitamin C (mg) 26.30: 36.89 while fluted pumpkin 28.46; folic acid (mg) 33.44: 40.64 while fluted pumpkin 46.73 among others. For minerals- Na (mg) 29.80: 26.16 while fluted pumpkin 34.19; Fe (mg) 1.41: 1.60 while fluted pumpkin 1.24 K (mg) 36.08: 46.46 while fluted pumpkin 34.57; Ca (mg) 11.19: 8.10 while fluted pumpkin 5.88; Mg (mg) 4.62: 3.53 while fluted pumpkin 2.63 among others. The study also showed that there was a significant difference between the mean values of the micro-nutrients analysis. The study recommended that, the consumption of cocoyam and sweet potato leaves should be encouraged by families in the country, as well be made available in the open market same way the popular vegetables are sold such as fluted pumpkin (Ugu) leaf.