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Restoration of the true meanings of education. Book review: Theology of education in the Christian paradigm / Ed. by prof. D. V. Shmonin. SPb.: SPThA Publishing House, 2023. 479 p. (Theology: history and modernity)
Authors: Гаврилов И.Б. , Карпук А.В.
Published: September 2024

Статья представляет собой отзыв на коллективную монографию «Теология образования в христианской парадигме», вышедшую в издательстве СПбДА в рамках книжной серии «Теология: история и современность», выпускаемой усилиями кафедры богословия СПбДА. Книга издана под общей редакцией директора Института теологии СПбГУ, профессора кафедры богословия СПбДА Д. В. Шмонина. Показано, как авторы, чьи работы собраны на страницах труда, рассматривают ключевые моменты в истории развития образовательной парадигмы. В частности, внимание уделено главам, посвященным теологии образования в Античности, образованию в эпоху византийского гуманизма и идеям русского православного просвещения в текстах классиков отечественной литературы, религиозных мыслителей и государственных деятелей Российской империи конца XVIII — начала XIX вв. Помимо поиска общего ценностного субстрата образования как культурно-религиозного феномена, которым является практика служения Богу и человеку (теозис), путем сравнительного анализа выделяются существенные отличия между тремя парадигмами, сформулированные в виде следующих лапидарных формул: теозис как телос образования (Античность), образование как аскетический путь реализации теозиса (византийский гуманизм), образование как служение государству, монарху и Церкви (русское православное просвещение). Подчеркивается, что монография является новым важным шагом в развитии русской историко-богословской науки.

The article represents a review of the collective monography “Theology of education in the Christian paradigm”, published by SPThA Press within the “Theology: History and Modernity” book series along with SPThA Theology Faculty. The book is published under prof. D. V. Shmonin common edition — SPbSU Theology Institute director, Theology professor of St Petersburg Theological Academy. The article shows the authors, whose works are presented on the volume pages, consider the crucial moments of the Christian educational paradigm history. In particular, special attention is paid to the articles dedicated to theology of education in Antiquity, education during the Byzantine humanism and also the Russian orthodox Enlightenment ideas given in the texts of Russian literature masters, religious thinkers and statesmen of XVIII–XIX с. Apart from the common axiological substrate search of education as cultural-religious phenomenon, that is the Divine and humanistic service practice (theosis), the main differences between the three paradigms are emphasized via a comparative analysis and presented as the following brief formulae: theosis as the telos of education (Antiquity), education as the ascetical way to realize theosis (Byzantine humanism) and education as the way to serve the state, monarch and Church (Russian Enlightenment). It is emphasized that the monography is a new step in Russian historical-theological science.
Paket Tur Sözleşmesi
Authors: Güllüoğlu Yasemin , Gani Ahmet Onur
Published: September 2024

Turizm bütün dünyada olduğu gibi ülkemizde de oldukça önemli bir iş sahasıdır. Yerli veya yabancı turistlerin tatillerini veya kısıtlı zamanlarını daha verimli ve profesyonel şekilde değerlendirme istekleri ülkemizde de belli kanuni düzenlemelerin yapılması ihtiyacını doğurmuştur.
Paket tur sözleşmesi, 2003 yılında 4822 sayılı Tüketicinin Korunması Hakkında Kanunda Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Kanun’la 4077 sayılı Tüketicinin Korunması Hakkında Kanun’a eklenen madde 6/C hükmü ile ilk defa yasal düzenlemede kendisine yer bulmuştur. Daha sonrasında 6502 sayılı yeni Tüketicinin Korunması Hakkında Kanun’un 51’inci maddesinde paket tur sözleşmesine yer verilmiştir. 14.01.2015 tarihli ve 29236 sayılı Resmi Gazete’de yayınlanan Paket Tur Sözleşmeleri Yönetmeliği ile de kanunun maddelerinin nasıl uygulanacağı belirlenmiştir.
Bu çalışmada paket tur sözleşmesinin hukuki nitelendirilmesi, paket tur sözleşmesinin tarafları, paket tur sözleşmesinin unsurları, paket tur sözleşmesinde tarafların hak ve borçları, sözleşmenin hiç veya gereği gibi ifa edilmemesi ve bundan doğan sorumluluk, sorumluluktan kurtulma, sözleşmenin devri, sözleşmenin feshi ve sözleşmenin arabuluculuk kapsamına alınması hususları incelenecektir.
A Clustering Based Approach for Topic Categorization using GloVe Technique
Authors: Naznin Farha , HAZARIKA IRANI , MAHANTA ANJANA KAKOTI
Published: September 2024

Topic extraction and categorization is an important task because by doing that it is easy to find out which are the topics most discussed by the users in their tweets or opinions and need to be analyzed. In this work, topics are extracted from positive and negative opinions and then categorized into different groups. For performing this, first a collection of opinions is divided into two sets- positive opinions and negative opinions by using a sentiment analyzer. Then a method is proposed to find out the most discussed topics in the set of positive opinions and negative opinions. For extracting the topics from a set of opinions the noun words are extracted from the set of the opinions. After extracting the topics, the similar topics have been combined by using synonymy relation. Then the frequent topic words are represented with the help of GloVe embedding technique. Finally, the topics are categorized by using a clustering algorithm by applying it on the frequent topic words. For the evaluation of the proposed method, tweets from a Twitter User dataset are used. The results obtained from the experiments by applying the proposed method on the dataset give promising result and provide interesting and meaningful clusters of topics. Moreover, an analysis of the result obtained for both positive and negative opinions is also presented.
Early Treatment of Class III Dentofacial Anomalies with Skeletal Anchorage Protocol and Orthopedic Maxillary Expansion-Report of 4 Clinical Cases
Authors:   Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Red Salud Vitacura Clinic, Santiago, Chile, Tapia C Pedro , Becerra M Carlos ,   Orthodontist, Orthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, Chile, Díaz S Fernanda ,   Dental Surgeon, Valparaíso University, Valparaíso, Chile, Reyes A Christopher ,   Maxillofacial Surgeon, Andrés Bello University, Santiago, Chile, Prado N Javiera ,   Maxillofacial Surgery Resident, Del Desarrollo University, Santiago, Chile
Published: September 2024

The resolution of dentofacial anomalies requires interdisciplinary work, ideally from an early age and with interceptive objectives. There are various surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic techniques described for the timely treatment of maxillomandibular dysmorphisms. Among the surgical alternatives, the use of mini plates and skeletal traction screws has allowed great progress in timely treatment of patients with skeletal class III dentofacial anomalies. The purpose of this work is to present the results of 4 pre-adolescent patients with a diagnosis of transverse maxillary compression and skeletal class III where the De Clerck technique with MARPE (Minescrew Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) therapy was performed; clinically and imaging quantifying the resolution of the pre-existing dentofacial anomaly.
Improving Student Outcomes in Rural and Small Schools
Authors: Gardener Clarke , Borgemenke Art
Published: September 2024

With the enactment of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the United States entered the “age of high-stakes educational accountability”. According to the United States Department of Education, NCLB is designed to change the culture of America's schools by closing the achievement gap, offering more flexibility, giving parents more options, and teaching students based on what works. In a speech made during the 2002 signing of NCLB, President George W. Bush referred to accountability as "an exercise in hope. When we raise academic standards, children raise their academic sights. When children are regularly tested, teachers know where and how to improve. When scores are known to parents, parents are empowered to push for change. When accountability for our schools is real, the results for our children are real." Accountability is described in the NCLB act as a comprehensive system developed by state and local education agencies that sets high learning goals for all students, frequently assesses their educational progress and provides focused intervention for those students whose progress is not deemed appropriate.
Research Ready Program
Authors: Penman Joy , Oliver Mary
Published: September 2024

In response to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Board's introduction in 2010 of the new Research Project subject, the University of South Australia's Centre for Participation and Community Engagement took the opportunity to engage further with school students by organising the Research Ready Program. The adoption of the program for local Year 11 government high school students by the University's Centre for Regional Engagement at Whyalla is the focus of this paper. The program, consisting of seven sessions spread across two school terms aimed to assist students identify a research topic and develop their research project, learn about the research process, support professional development of school staff and enhance school students' aspirations and pathways to university.
The paper explores the learning that transpired in order to meet the educational needs of high school students embarking on this new subject and discusses the reflections of participating university academic staff and school teachers. Questionnaire responses by participating students showed that they rated the program as 'good' to 'excellent' and believed that it would help them to complete their research projects successfully. The impact of the program on students' aspirations to pursue university studies, and the implications for a regional university campus and its community, are also examined.
Freedom, Aspiration and Informed Choice in Rural Higher Education
Authors: Robinson Susan
Published: September 2024

Using recent discussions of Isaiah Berlin's two concepts of freedom as a starting point, this paper poses and attempts to answer the question, to what extent are those living in rural and remote communities 'free' to pursue their dreams of higher education? What would count as adequate educational opportunity for those embracing regional and rural lifestyles?
Freedom conceived as the ability to pursue options (option-freedom) is sensitive to a variety of factors, including the number of options available, the character of those options, and the nature of an actor's access to options (Pettit 2003). Many factors in a rural context compromise the number and character of educational options. Sparse populations restrict the number of programs and courses that can be offered sustainably. Distance education is not always an attractive option for those from low SES backgrounds who lack already-formed academic habits. All too often the local university becomes the only possible provider of face-to-face higher education for rural communities.
To treat regional and rural campuses as providers responding to sustainable local demand, assumes that local communities stand ready to articulate their educational requirements. Yet individuals and communities previously excluded from educational opportunity tend not to know what they don't know. The perceived rewards of holding a qualification may be remote to students who are the first members of their family to attend university. Individuals committed to rural lifestyles may be unable or unwilling to relocate in order to reap the full benefits of their educational investments. All of this suggests that rural campuses must act not only as brokers between rural populations and higher education institutions, but as educators of public opinion and shapers of local educational aspirations.
This paper explores some creative ways in which small university campuses might interact with local communities to shape aspirations and flexibly deliver sustainable academic programs (face-to-face and through blended learning) for all members of the local populace, from low SES students to rural practitioners seeking local opportunities for continuing professional development. It is argued that regional and rural campuses need to demonstrate critical self-awareness as they responsibly model higher education and its benefits to local populations.
A Study on Impact of Digital Payment on Profitability of Public Sector Bank in India
Authors: Mr. Yasin Vikyani  , Dr.Kirit Chauhan
Published: September 2024

The banking sector has been significantly impacted by digitalization. New financial services and products have resulted from it, and this has improved bank performance and reduce operating cost of bank and improve the customer services. However, there is limited research on impact of digitalization on Profitability of Bank. The main Objectives of this study is to examine the effect of Digital payment on Profitability of Public sector bank and explore the growth of Digital payment in India. Secondary data were collected from annual report of bank and make regression analysis to find out the impact of digital payment on Profitability of Public sector bank in India. The Analysis reveal that there is positive correlation between Growth of digital payment and Profitability of Public sector bank in India. The finding suggest that growth of digital payment may reduce operating cost for bank and improve the operation of bank which result into increase the profitability of Public sector bank in India.
Reconciling Traditional Indian Knowledge with Technological Advancements
Authors: Ms. Portia  , Dr.Rainu Gupta
Published: September 2024

Indian knowledge is both a dynamic process and a practice. This article explores the basic elements of IKS and how they contribute to overall development. This forms the basis for understanding IKS. Education: IKS includes a variety of activities such as Ayurveda, herbal medicine, nutrition, lifestyle changes, spiritual and physical healing. Yoga is a physical method of thinking, breathing and calming the mind. Indian philosophy examines reality, consciousness and the self, and philosophies such as Vedanta provide a foundation for morality and spiritual development. Sanskrit: An ancient language used to promote spiritual understanding and wisdom. Arts: Classical dance, music, and other performing arts training promote self-awareness and discipline. This integration has many benefits. Holistic development: ICS supports the development of people’s physical, mental, and spiritual health in addition to education. This should include activities such as yoga, meditation, and the incorporation of art into the classroom; Mental and emotional health-enhancing research has shown that various ICS techniques, such as yoga and meditation, can reduce stress, increase energy, and improve mood. Cultural Perspective: Learning IKS can improve students' cultural and social awareness. This encourages people to feel a sense of community and belonging and enables them to embrace their heritage. This helps keep people safe and improve people's lives. Combining traditional Indian knowledge with modern technological advancements is a fascinating and worthwhile endeavour. This combination can provide new solutions and promote the development of various industries through the combination of time and technology.
Ver e Fazer filmes com jovens do bairro de Santa Cruz-RJ
Authors: Moreira Leonardo Cesar Alves , Gomes Daniele , Cupolillo Pedro de Almeida , Chamusca Caroline Montezi de Castro
Published: September 2024

O presente trabalho busca apresentar as experiências de criação mobilizadas desde o Realizacine, projeto cultural de iniciação ao cinema e ao audiovisual cujo público são crianças e jovens do bairro de Santa Cruz, zona oeste da cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Para tanto, fazemos alguns apontamentos acerca da pluralidade dessas juventudes e de seus modos de ocupar esse território, apresentando a criação audiovisual como uma possibilidade de ressignificar narrativas.
Gênero, Racialidade e Ensino da Arte
Authors: Rosa Tatiana Gomes
Published: September 2024

O recorte apresentado para a conferência, homônima ao título desta reflexão, apresentada no 15º Seminário Capixaba sobre o Ensino da Arte, condiz com as questões que afetam o tempo e o espaço de pesquisa. O respeito pelo espaço de encontros formativos e de trajetória que me orientam para o entre negra-mulher-educadora-professora-artista-pesquisadora, tendo o ensino da arte como caminho de militância, foi apresentado a importância da escuta Penha, Bicalho e ROSA (2020, 2023) como caminho metodológico e referencial neste processo de pesquisa. Além disso, a reinvenção-reelaboração através da curadoria como caminho de cura no processo de doutoramento no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação, na linha de pesquisa Cotidianos, Redes Educativas e Processos Culturais, na Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro.
Observatório da formação de professores no ambito do Ensino de Artes
Authors: Oliveira Uillian Trindade , Vago-Soares Maria Angélica , Camargo Fernanda Monteiro Barreto , Monteiro Thalyta
Published: September 2024

O artigo reflete e analisa o ensino da arte, a aprendizagem em Arte e o trabalho docente, a partir da perspectiva histórico-cultural, com foco na formação docente de professores de Arte e nos modos contemporâneos de ensinar e aprender, bem como de pensar questões que perpassam a valorização da docência. O estudo conecta-se a três (3) questões — de número quinze (15), dezoito (18) e trinta (30) — que estão entre as 41 questões respondidas por 737 professores de Arte sobre as condições de trabalho dos professores de Arte e o uso de livros didáticos para o ensino de arte. O foco do artigo está na formação humana, nas memórias e nas experiências dos sujeitos envolvidos no ensino e aprendizagem da Arte. Os principais referenciais teóricos utilizados foram: Vigotski (2007), para refletir sobre os processos de mediação entre o homem e o mundo numa perspectiva histórico-cultural e Brandão (2003), para pensar a pesquisa a várias mãos e os processos de ensinar e aprender sem um detentor único de saber.
Tecnologia e acessibilidade
Authors: Anastácio Sílvia Maria Guerra , Rocha Ricardo Oliveira
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo tem como objeto de análise o processo de transposição para audiolivro do conto infantil “Quero ver a Iemanjá de verdade”, que faz parte do livro Minhas histórias com Belinha. O foco é analisar o processo de criação de dois roteiros a partir do referido conto: o primeiro é o roteiro de uma peça radiofônica para audiolivro; o segundo é um roteiro de audiodescrição de ilustrações da história, que será gravado como suplemento da peça radiofônica. Para o embasamento teórico-crítico da análise, o seguinte material foi relevante: Comparato (2018) sobre construção de roteiro; Street (2006), Sperber (1980) e Huwiler (2010) sobre peça radiofônica; Bolter e Grusin (2000), Elleström (2010) sobre estudos de mídia; Hayles (2004), De Arzabal (2021) e de Gumbrecht (2004) sobre materialidade.
Lietuvos kariuomenės junginių karo inžinerijos daliniai 1935–1940 m.
Authors: Vasiliauskas Mjr. Edvardas
Published: September 2024

XX a. 4-ojo dešimtmečio antroje pusėje Europos kariuomenės, atsižvelgdamos į naujas mobilių motorizuotųjų dalinių su karo aviacijos parama veikimo teorijas ir jų panaudojimo galimybes, ruošėsi ginkluotam konfliktui. Lietuvos kariuomenės vadovybės užduotis buvo kuo geriau paruošti ir aprūpinti kariuomenės dalinius, kad jie gebėtų vykdyti karines operacijas, jei tikėtinų priešiškų pajėgų mechanizuotieji ir motorizuotieji junginiai bandytų įsiveržti į Lietuvos teritoriją. Karo atveju vadai su savo daliniais privalėjo nedelsdami stabdyti įsiveržusias priešiškas pajėgas tiek pagrindine, tiek šalutinėmis atakos kryptimis ir taip sudaryti sąlygas įvykdyti visišką Lietuvos kariuomenės mobilizaciją karo metui. Šiuo tikslu Lietuvos kariuomenės vadovybė planavo išnaudoti turimus karo inžinerijos pajėgumus, kurie taikos, mobilizacijos ir karo metu turėjo nedelsiant vykdyti trikdymo veiksmus, naikindami kritinę infrastruktūrą, ir taip laikinai stabdyti besiveržiantį priešą didžiojoje Lietuvos teritorijos dalyje, kol pagrindinės pajėgos pasiruoš lemiam mūšiui. Šiame straipsnyje analizuojama Lietuvos kariuomenės ir pėstininkų divizijų junginių lygmens karo inžinerijos dalinių ir padalinių vykdyta ir planuota kovinė parama, taip pat šių inžinerijos dalinių pasiruošimas vykdyti kontrmobilumo, mobilumo, išgyvenamumo užduotis taikos ir karo metu, išnaudojant turimas priemones, remiant manevrinius dalinius operaciniu lygmeniu. Įvertinama, kokios buvo 1935–1940 m. Lietuvos kariuomenės junginių inžinerijos batalionų naudotos priemonės, analizuojama, kaip buvo vykdomas inžinerijos dalinių ir padalinių rengimas organizuojant divizijos junginių paramą karinėse operacijose.
Aleksandras Sumpfas – apie Rusijos imperijos karo invalidus
Authors: Pocius Lukas
Published: September 2024

Monografijos Sumpf, A. The Broken Years: Russia’s Disabled War Veterans, 1904–1921 (Cambridge University Press, 2022. –320 p. ISBN 978-1316517741) recenzija.
Pengaruh Kurs, NIM dan NPL terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Perbankan di Indonesia:
Authors: Mahardika Dewa Putra Krishna , Anjalani Lala
Published: September 2024

Firm value is the dependent variable in this study. The value of companies in the banking industry has decreased in 2021, this is due to falling stock prices in the banking industry. Corporate value is something that is very important to establish and maintain, in order to make shareholders or investors feel safe. This study aims to determine the effect of exchange rates, NIM, and NPL on the value of banking companies listed on the IDX (2018 – 2021). Using quantitative descriptive with secondary data in the form of financial reports on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX). Companies on the IDX for the 2018-2021 period are population and purposive sampling technique, resulting in 108 samples consisting of 45 companies with an observation period of 4 years. This study was analyzed using panel data regression.
 Keywords: kurs, net interest margin, non-performing loans, company value.
EVALUASI KELAYAKAN PROYEK DAN PERANKINGAN AREA PROSPEK PANAS BUMI KANDIDAT LOKASI PROGRAM GOVERNMENT DRILLING
Authors: Nugraha Husin Setia , Wildan Dadan , Rina Wahyuningsih
Published: September 2024

Government drilling merupakan program pengeboran sumur eksplorasi panas bumi yang dilakukan oleh pemerintah. Untuk perencanaan program tersebut, perlu dilakukan perangkingan kandidat lokasi-lokasi area prospek yang akan dikembangkan. Studi ini melakukan perangkingan dua puluh kandidat lokasi pengeboran menggunakan metode incremental internal rate of return atau IRR inkremental hasil perhitungan discounted cash flow (DCF). Tahapan dalam metode ini adalah perhitungan nilai dan kelayakan proyek berdasarkan parameter profitabilitas pada masing-masing area prospek, dan perhitungan dan perangkingan berdasarkan IRR inkremental. Hasilnya, berdasarkan nilai parameter profitabilitas, hanya dua area prospek kandidat lokasi Program Government Drilling yang layak berdasarkan nilai IRR proyek dan NPV yaitu Nage dan Gunung Galunggung. Sedangkan berdasarkan nilai BCR, selain dua lokasi diatas, terdapat dua lokasi tambahan yang dikategorikan layak yaitu Bittuang dan Gunung Papandayan. Jadi bisa dikatakan bahwa Nage dan Gunung Galunggung layak secara finansial; dan Bittuang dan Gunung Papandayan layak secara ekonomi. Untuk meningkatkan kelayakan finansial Bittuang dan Gunung Papandayan membutuhkan insentif fiskal yang lain. Untuk perangkingan,hasil perangkingan berdasarkan perhitungan IRR inkremental dan IRR menghasilkan urutan yang sama untuk empat besar atau proyek yang layak. Hal ini dikarenakan jenis proyek yang bisa dikatakan homogen yaitu proyek panas bumi. Berdasarkan hasil studi ini, direkomendasikan untuk melakukan evaluasi ulang kandidat lokasi-lokasi area prospek untuk program government drilling ini. Hal ini karena dari dua puluh kandidat lokasi hanya sepuluh persen yang layak secara finansial dan dua puluh persen layak secara ekonomi. Pemilihan lokasi yang tepat menjadi salah satu kunci keberhasilan program ini.
Integrating Tanganyika People into Capitalist Economic System: Plantation and Settler Agriculture Economy During the British Colonial Rule, 1920s-1950s
Authors: Alawi Mikidadi Hamisi
Published: September 2024

The aim of this paper was to investigate how Tanganyika’s colonial economy was impacted by plantation and settler agriculture. Its methodology mostly draws from archival sources and documentary reviews. The results showed that there were two phases that occurred throughout the colonial era. The first phase, which ran from the 1920s to the 1930s. It was noted at this period that the Economic Great Depression and World War I had contributed to the economic crisis. Each of these had an impact on the economies of capitalist nations. In their colonies in Africa, a few of these nations engaged in plantation and settler agriculture. In addition, Tanganyika magnified its exploitation of its natural and human resources in order to rebuild its affected capitalist economy from the aforementioned tragedies. From the 1940s to the beginning of the 1950s was the second phase. This phase demonstrated how the global economy and politics were impacted by the politics of the Cold War and the Second World War. In order to effortlessly increase productivity, certain colonial economic policies were altered at this phase. In conclusion, the paper highlights the integration of the Tanganyika people into the capitalist economic system and finds that plantations and settler agriculture were critical to the exploitation of the economic resources of the Tanganyika people during British colonial rule. Based on the results of the current study, it was recommended that the labor question has become an important issue in all aspects of development. Human labor should be used with extreme caution by society, because human labor is appropriately accounted for in cases of exploitation.
Real Sector Development and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria
Authors: Ayibazuomuno Dr Sigah, Donny Marclary , Ebisine Lubo
Published: September 2024

This paper examined the link between real sector development and poverty reduction in Nigeria. The objective of the study is to examine the impact of real sector variables on poverty rate in Nigeria. The datasets were analyzed using parsimonious error correction model (ECM) and post-estimation tests. The results of the unit root showed that all the variables are stationary at first difference. Evidence of a long-run association between real sector development and poverty headcount was established from the Johansen cointegration test results. It was found from the parsimonious ECM that agriculture value added to GDP significantly reduced poverty headcount during the study period. The estimated parameter showed that a per cent increase in agriculture value added to GDP leads to a significant reduction in poverty by 0.743 per cent. Similarly, manufacturing value added to GDP contributed significantly to reducing poverty. It was found that the poverty headcount was reduced by 0.454 per cent following a 1 per cent increase in the manufacturing value added. On the contrary, service value added to GDP exacerbated the prevalence of poverty during the study period. A 1 per cent increase in the service sector value added to GDP is associated with a 1.0479 increase in poverty headcount. Given the findings, this study recommends that policymakers prioritise investments in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors to deepen the level of development and create more opportunities for poverty reduction.
MODELO DE RESPONSABILIZAÇÃO PENAL DAS PESSOAS COLECTIVAS ENTRE A ACÇÃO E A CULPABILIDADE
Authors: Massissa Domingos Antonio
Published: September 2024

A punição aos actos ilícitos praticados por pessoas embriagadas sempre foi discutida nas sociedades pela história. Elementos bibliográficos, entre outros, ensejam o conhecimento acerca do estudo e da punibilidade do consumo do álcool pelo homem antes da era cristã. Apesar da constante transformação e evolução da sociedade, esta problemática não deixou de existir com o aumento de uma crise financeira mundial, muito pelo contrário. O que se vê é o crescimento do consumo de álcool ou de substâncias de efeitos análogos na sociedade, desencadeamento diversos factores ligados à degradação humana, principalmente concernentes à violência, visto que o álcool está presente na maioria dos casos de violência doméstica, acidentes de trânsito, entre outras formas de ilícitos penais.
Factors influencing senior staff training transfer: Evidence from the University of Cape Coast
Authors: OTSIBU Ignatius P.K. , Agyapong Seth Anderson
Published: September 2024

This paper examined the factors influencing employee training transfer by drawing evidence from the University of Cape Coast. The study used the explanatory research design and a cross-sectional survey strategy. Primary data were gathered from 250 respondents out of 500 trained Senior Staff (SS) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) with the aid of a questionnaire.  This study adopted the partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique to test the research hypotheses. This study is limited to SS in UCC, Ghana. Hence, the results may not be generalizable to other districts and sectors. The results revealed that motivation to transfer, the opportunity to transfer, supervisory support, and training design have a significant relationship with training transfer by SS in UCC. The study identified factors influencing SS training transfer, taking evidence from UCC. Human Resource Directorates/Departments can strategize to influence SS training transfer. This paper is unique because it attempts to research training transfer from a developing country's perspective. Evidence from this paper reveals a topic that is not well-researched in the Ghanaian setting. It recognizes the need to offer practical help to HRD practitioners and international consultants and provides theoretical insights to HRD scholars.
Pricing Strategies and Customer Patronage in the Midst of Covid-19 Pandemic: A Study of Fast Moving Goods' Consumers in Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria
Authors: ODUNLAMI Dr. Samuel Abimbola , Eniola Anthony Abiodun
Published: September 2024

The main objective of the study is to examine the effect of pricing strategies on customer patronage among customers of fast moving consumer goods in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic in Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria. Survey research design was used for the study. Data was collected through the use of questionnaire. Convenience sampling technique was used for the study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the respondents’ biodata while multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses formulated. Findings of the study revealed that pricing strategies (price penetration, price skimming, and price discrimination) had combined significant effect on customer patronage among customers of fast moving consumer goods in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic in Lagos State (Adj. R2 = 0.10, F = 6.172, p<0.05). In addition, price penetration, price skimming, and price discrimination had combined significant effect on customer patronage among customers of fast moving consumer goods in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic in Ogun State, Nigeria (Adj. R2 = 0.37, F = 24.900, p<0.05). The study concluded that customers will purchase more fasting moving consumer goods when manufacturers set low prices to attract more customers, charge higher prices in order to recover their cost of production, and charge different prices to different buyers in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic in Lagos and Ogun States.
 Keywords: Pricing Strategies, Price Penetration, Price Skimming, Price Discrimination, Customer Patronage
Indicators of Market Discipline in Nigerian Commercial Banks
Authors: Etudaiye-Muhtar Oyebola
Published: September 2024

The introduction of bank deposit insurance schemes provides a financial safety net for depositors and the financial system as a whole. This may however, induce bank management to take on an excessive risk appetite thus creating a moral hazard problem that may lead to reduced market discipline following deposit insurance implementation. This study investigates indicators of market discipline in Nigerian commercial banks with a set of bank-specific and macroeconomic variables using the generalised least squares regression technique to analyse data obtained from 15 selected banks over the period 2009 to 2020. Results from the study show that bank-specific variables (credit quality, liquidity, size and earnings) and macroeconomic variable (gross domestic product) indicate mechanisms through which market discipline is exerted in Nigerian commercial banks. The findings provide support for the economic theory of deposit insurance.
Mega Hydropower Projects and Sustainable Development of Pakistan
Authors: Afzal Muhammad Adeel , Afzal Jamil , Nishtar Zuhaib
Published: September 2024

This research paper aims to contribute to discussing the impact of mega hydro projects on sustainable development in Pakistan. It is essential to carefully consider the long-term impact of these projects on social, economic, and environmental factors to ensure that they contribute to sustainable development and the population's well-being. Data was collected through a combination of primary and secondary sources; primary sources were field observations, while secondary sources were government reports, academic articles, and other relevant literature. While the project has the potential to generate clean energy and contribute to economic development, it also has negative impacts on the environment and local communities. To contribute to sustainable development of Pakistan, while minimizing its potential negative impact on the environment, social well-being, and economic growth of the region. The study recommendations aim to ensure that the Sukhi Kinari Dam contributes to sustainable development in Pakistan while minimizing its potential negative impact on the environment, social well-being, and economic growth of the region.
A Short Review Note on Finite Element Method for Hydraulic Structural Engineering
Authors: Sarwari Soraya , Qiao Yan , Rafi Muhammad Abubakar
Published: September 2024

Dams play a critical role in water resources engineering, providing irrigation and drinking water through the creation of reservoirs. However, geotechnical and hydraulic engineers face challenges such as the possibility of piping events and collapse due to water leaking under the dam body, as well as variation in bearing capacity, void ratio, and water content in different regions of the ground where the dam body consolidates. The paper also highlights the advances in hydraulic structural engineering through the Finite Element Method (FEM) and other numerical modelling techniques, which have enabled more accurate design and analysis of hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways, weirs, and sluice gates. The maintenance and rehabilitation of these structures are also discussed, with a focus on developing non-destructive testing methods and innovative repair and retrofitting techniques to improve their structural integrity and hydraulic efficiency. The challenges and opportunities in hydraulic structural engineering research are explored, including the impact of climate change, sustainable design, and integration of new technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. As hydraulic structures become more resilient and adaptive to withstand extreme events and support sustainable development, there will be an increased need for continued research and innovation in FEM and other advanced numerical modelling techniques to support hydraulic structural engineering advancements.
Improved Solar Power Prediction Using CNN-LSTM Models for Optimized Smart Grid Performance
Authors:   Advanced Control System Research Group, Flinders University, Clovelly Park, Australia, Ahsan Aamina , Zafar Ahsan , Afzal Muhammad Adeel , Javed Mubashar , Zafar Daniyal , Ali Mubashar ,   Department of Physics, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
Published: September 2024

During the fourth energy revolution, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various technological fields is critical to meet rising energy demands and address the depletion of fossil fuel reserves, leading to the adoption of smart grids. This study aims to enhance power generation capacity and minimize losses in smart grids by accurately predicting parameters. Traditional power grid stations transitioning to smart grids require precise parameter predictions. To achieve this, we employed AI-based machine learning models, specifically Random Forest (RF) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), to predict the parameters of a solar power plant. After initial analysis through graphical visualization, we further refined the LSTM model using an advanced technique: Convolutional Neural Network (CNN-LSTM). Comparative results indicate that the CNN-LSTM model outperforms both the LSTM and RF models. For daily power generation, the CNN-LSTM achieved the lowest Mean Absolute Error (MAE) of 0.1335 and Mean Squared Error (MSE) of 0.0497. Consequently, the application of AI in this study significantly improves the accuracy of parameter prediction, enhancing the performance of basic machine learning models. This advancement supports the development of a robust and efficient power system that reduces power losses and boosts production capacity within the framework of smart grids.
Atomistic DFT Simulations are Promising Techniques for the Discovery of Hydrogen Storage Materials
Authors:   Department of Physics, Govt. Islamia Graduate College, Kasur - Pakistan, Bibi Zunaira , Ali Mubashar ,   Department of Physics, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore - Pakistan, Yousaf Masood ,   Department of Physics, University of Education, Lahore - Pakistan, Zafar Ahsan ,   School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin - China
Published: September 2024

Efficient hydrogen storage for automobiles necessitates materials with high storage capacities, moderate dehydrogenation temperatures, and rapid kinetics for desorption and absorption. However, there are presently no known materials that exhibit all of these qualities and can be reversed. In this presentation, we provide a summary of our recent endeavours focused on creating a fundamental computational method for identifying new hydrogen storage materials. To ensure effectiveness, this technique necessitates the following essential capabilities: (i) precise forecasting of thermodynamics related to decomposition, (ii) anticipation of crystal structures for hydrides that are not yet identified, and (iii) prediction of preferred decomposition and dehydrogenation temperatures. This study demonstrates the capability of atomistic DFT modelling in identifying new materials suitable for hydrogen storage applications.
Blockchain for IOT-based Healthcare: Background, Consensus, Platforms and Use Cases
Authors: Mr. Naveen G  , Mohammed Tamjeed  , Mohammed Irshad  , Namratha  , Naveen Kumar
Published: September 2024

The area of e-healthcare is one of the most popular areas where Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technologies are being exploited extensively. IoT in healthcare allows for the collection of real-time sensory data through patients’ devices. The collected IoT data undergo centralized computation, processing, and storage. However, this centralization can cause a number of problems such as acting as a single point of failure, mistrusts, data manipulations and tamperings, privacy invasions among others. For instance, blockchain can solve these serious issues by offering decentralized computation and storage for IoT data. Consequently, using both IoT and blockchain technologies integration can be an appropriate solution when building decentralized e-healthcare systems based on the principles of IoT technology especially block chain. In this article we first discuss briefly what Blockchain is all about then go ahead to study the leading consensus algorithms used in the field of health care using Blockchain. Then get an overview on which platform works best with E-Healthcare Systems that are built on IoT. In conclusion there will be few use cases provided methodologically showing how main peculiarities between IoT and Blockchain could be used to support health care services and ecosystems. And also we introduce a Data Flow Architecture named IOB Health which combines Internet-of-Things with Blockchain for storing accessing managing healthcare records Accordingly it is possible to note that combination of IoT with BCDN is expected to result into some unique innovation in medical practice
ASSESSMENT OF THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF CONSUMER COOPERATION ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: Чистякова О.А. , Чурикова А.А.
Published: September 2024

В статье исследуются подходы к экономической сущности, характеристикам финансовой устойчивости организаций, сформированные в научных и практических исследованиях отечественных и зарубежных экономистов. В качестве основных критериев финансовой устойчивости кооперативных организаций в сложившихся условиях предлагается система абсолютных и относительных показателей, увязывающих обеспеченность собственными средствами, в т. ч. за счёт внутренних источников, финансовую гибкость (маневренность); финансовую независимость и постоянную платёжеспособность; эффективность деятельности организации потребительской кооперации. Традиционные показатели финансовой устойчивости дополнены индикаторами достаточности накопленной прибыли для формирования оборотных активов, а также рентабельности деятельности кооперативных организаций. Применение отдельных индикаторов позволило провести оценку финансовой устойчивости кооперативных организаций, по результатам которой финансовая устойчивость системы потребительской кооперации Новосибирской области определена как достаточная. В дальнейшем возможно развитие предлагаемой методики для комплексной оценки финансовой устойчивости потребительской кооперации на местном, региональном и федеральном уровнях.

This article examines the approaches to the economic essence, characteristics of the financial stability of organizations, formed in scientific and practical research of Russian and foreign economists. The authors consider as the main criteria of the cooperatives’ financial stability in the current conditions a system of absolute and relative indicators that link the availability of equity funds, incl. internal sources of funding, with financial flexibility of the consumer cooperation organization, its financial independence and constant solvency, the efficiency of the financial and economic activities. Traditional indicators of financial stability are supplemented by indicators of the adequacy of accumulated profit for the formation of current assets and the profitability of the organization. The use of particular indicators made it possible to assess the financial stability of cooperative organizations. According to the results of this assessment, the financial stability of the consumer cooperation system in the Novosibirsk Region is determined as sufficient. In the future, it is possible to develop the proposed methodology for a comprehensive assessment of the financial stability of consumer cooperation at the local, regional and federal levels.
The Country’s Mobilization Economy: Concept of Its Development
Authors: Шаланов Н.В.
Published: September 2024

В статье предлагается авторский подход к обеспечению устойчивого роста экономики любой страны, в том числе и России, на основе мобилизационного подхода. Рассматривается концепция формирования инвестиционной политики на макро-, мезо- и микроуровнях, предполагается сбалансированность экономики страны. Иллюстрируется авторская методика реализации ресурсосберегающих технологий.

The article proposes the author's approach to ensuring sustainable economic growth in any country, including Russia, based on the mobilization approach. The author considers the concept of developing an investment policy at the macro-, meso- and micro levels based on the balanced country's economy; describes the method of applying resource-saving technologies.
MANAGING INTERACTIONS IN A COOPERATIVE BASED ON MEMBER NEEDS ASSESSMENT SYSTEM
Authors: Новосёлова Э.А. , Баркова С.А.
Published: September 2024

Статья посвящена актуальным вопросам взаимодействий кооператива с его членами-пайщиками. Авторы предлагают систему оценки потребностей членов кооператива, включающую факторы влияния, субъекты оценки, инструменты, формы и способы проведения оценки. Также рассмотрены основные преимущества и недостатки предлагаемых методов оценки потребностей членов кооператива. Поставлена цель – разработать и предложить для практического использования систему оценки потребностей членов кооператива в целях совершенствования их взаимодействий и для формирования эффективной стратегии поведения на рынке.

The paper deals with the topical issues of interactions of a cooperative with its members. In this regard, the authors propose a system for assessing the needs of cooperative members, including factors of influence, subjects of assessment, tools, forms and methods of conducting an assessment. The article also discusses the main advantages and disadvantages of the proposed methods for assessing the needs of cooperative members. The authors of the article set the goal of developing and proposing for practical use a system for assessing the needs of cooperative members in order to improve their interactions and to form an effective strategy of behavior in the market.
COLLABORATION OF COOPERATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN DEVELOPING CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURIAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Лихтанская О.И. , Бакаева В.В.
Published: September 2024

В статье обосновывается целесообразность формирования в системе потребительской кооперации предпринимательской среды, базирующейся на взаимодействии всех заинтересованных сторон: кооперативных и образовательных организаций. Подчёркивается значительный предпринимательский потенциал обучающихся, готовность его реализовать, c одновременным приобретением и развитием предпринимательских навыков в благоприятной корпоративной среде. Впоследствии именно такие специалисты смогут выдвигать и внедрять новые идеи и разработанные на их основе продукты и технологии в практику потребительской кооперации. Предлагается вариант организационного оформления процесса реализации предпринимательских инициатив студентов с целью развития корпоративной предпринимательской среды.

The article substantiates the need for developing an entrepreneurial environment in the system of consumer cooperation based on the interaction of all interested parties: cooperatives and educational organizations. It is emphasized that students have significant entrepreneurial potential, are ready to fulfill this potential, acquiring and developing entrepreneurial skills in a favorable corporate environment. Subsequently, such specialists will be able to put forward and implement new ideas, products and technologies into the practice of consumer cooperation. The authors propose and describe one of the approaches to organizing the process of implementing entrepreneurial initiatives of students in order to develop a corporate entrepreneurial environment.