bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Likuiditas, Leverage, Firm Size dan Kepemilikan Institusional terhadap Cash Holding (Studi pada Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun Periode 2016 -2020)
Authors: Adha Ariyan , Akmalia Alien
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji: (1) Pengaruh Profitabilitas terhadap Cash Holding, (2) Pengaruh Likuiditas terhadap Cash Holding, (3) Pengaruh Leverage terhadap Cash Holding, (4) Pengaruh Firm Size terhadap Cash Holding, (5) Pengaruh Kepemilikan Institusional terhadap Cash Holding. Variabel dependen pada penelitian ini yaitu kebijakan Cash Holding, sedangkan variabel independennya yaitu Profitabilitas (ROE), Likuiditas (CR), Leverage, Firm Size dan kepemilikan institusional. Populasi pada penelitian ini yaitu perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2016-2020. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan metode Purposive Sampling. Berdasarkan kriteria yang ada diperoleh 167 sampel perusahaan manufaktur. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Likuiditas dan Leverage berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Cash Holding, sedangkan Profitabilitas dan Firm Size tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap Cash Holding dan Kepemilikan Institusional berpengaruh negatif signifikan terhadap Cash Holding.
 
This research aims at: examinations (1) Profitability on Cash Holding, (2) Liquidity on Cash Holding, (3) Leverage on Cash Holding, (4) Firm Size on Cash Holding (5) Institutional Ownership on Cash Holding. The dependent variable in this study is Cash Holding, while the independent variable are Profitability, Liquidity, Leverage, Firm Size and institutional ownership. The population of this study is manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016-2020. The sample technique was a proposal sample method. Based on existing criteria, 167 samples of manufacturing companies were obtained. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The results of this study indicate that: Profitability and Firm Size has no significant effect on Cash Holding, Liquidity and Leverage has Positive effect on Cash Holding, and Institutional Ownership has negative effect on Cash Holding.
Pengaruh Employee Engagement Terhadap Burnout dengan Happiness at Work Sebagai Variabel Moderasi (Studi Pada Karyawan Perhutani Purwodadi)
Authors: Apricilia Annisa Puspita , Astuti Rini Juni
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh employee engagement terhadap burnout dengan dimoderasi happiness at work studi pada karyawan Perum Perhutani Purwodadi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data primer yang diperoleh dengan melakukan penyebaran kuesioner dengan google form. Dalam penelitian ini jumlah responden sebanyak 102 karyawan yang sudah memenuhi kriteria dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Penelitian ini menurunkan 2 hipoteis dengan pengolahan data melalui program SPSS 25 dan uji MRA untuk menguji variabel moderasi. Penelitian ini memberikan hasil bahwa employee engagement berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap burnout dan dimediasi happiness at work menghasilkan negative dan signifikan.
 
This study aims to examine and analyze the effect of employee engagement on burnout with moderated happiness at work studies on Perum Perhutani Purwodadi employees. This type of research is quantitative research using primary data obtained by distributing questionnaires with google form. In this study, the number of respondents was 102 employees who met the criteria using purposive sampling method. This study derived 2 hypotheses with data processing through the SPSS 25program and MRA test to test moderation variables. This study provides results that employee engagement has a positive and significant effect on burnout and mediated happiness at work produces negative and significant.
Pengaruh Celebrity Endorser, Brand Image, dan Word of Mouth Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen Produk MS Glow di Yogyakarta
Authors: Susilo Ni’matul Salsabila , Handayani Siti Dyah
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh celebrity endorser, brand image, dan word of mouth terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen produk MS Glow di Yogyakarta. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah pengguna produk MS Glow yang berdomisili di Yogyakarta yang pernah melakukan pembelian minimal 6 bulan terakhir dan pernah melihat iklan MS Glow yang diiklankan oleh Nagita Slavina. Penelitian ini menggunakan 150 sampel yang dipilih menggunakan teknik non probability sampling melalui metode purposive sampling dengan kriteria minimal 17 tahun. Teknik analisis yang dipakai adalah metode analisis Regresi Linier Berganda dengan menggunakan software SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa celebrity endorser, brand image, dan word of mouth berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen Produk MS Glow di Yogyakarta.
 
This study aims to analyze the effect of celebrity endorsers, brand image, and word of mouth on consumer purchasing decisions for MS Glow products in Yogyakarta. The subjects in this study were MS Glow product users who are domiciled in Yogyakarta who have made purchases for at least the last 6 months and have seen MS Glow advertisements advertised by Nagita Slavina. This study used 150 samples selected using a non-probability sampling technique through a purposive sampling method with a minimum age of 17 years. The analysis technique used is the Multiple Linear Regression analysis method using SPSS software. The results showed that celebrity endorsers, brand image, and word of mouth had a positive and significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions for MS Glow products in Yogyakarta.
Strategi Pemasaran Produk Inovasi Tinta dari Ekstrak Daun Jambu Biji Menggunakan Analisis SWOT di Kabupaten Sidoarjo
Authors: Brillyantina Septine , Mutmainah Dini Nafisatul , Dhandy Rahmat , Asmunir Asmunir , Maharani Sasi Kirana Dipo
Published: January 2024

Penggunaan spidol sebagai alat tulis ketika kegiatan belajar mengajar sudah sangat lazim. Banyaknya penggunaan tinta isi ulang spidol dikarenakan banyaknya kelas yang menggunakan. Penggunaan spidol isi ulang sudah tentu menimbulkan dampak yang kurang baik bagi kesehatan. Penelitian ini akan menemukan strategi pemasaran terhadap produk inovasi tinta dari ekstrak daun jambu biji yang ramah lingkungan menggunakan analisis SWOT di Kabupaten Sidoarjo, yang terdiri dari kekuatan, peluang, kelemahan dan ancaman dengan mempertimbangkan data primer dan sekunder.  Akhirnya hasil penelitian ini akan digunakan untuk menemukan strategi pasar dalam memanfaatkan produk inovasi karena akan mampu bersaing dan mengembangkan produk tinta yang ramah lingkungan di masa depan.
Regression Analysis: A Theoretical Approach
Authors: Abebe Teshome Hailemeskel
Published: January 2024

Abstract

The main objective of this document is to provide a comprehensive understanding in the area of simple regression, especially for undergraduate students majoring in economics, finance and statistics.

JEL classification numbers: C01, C013, C51, C52.
Keywords: Econometrics, single equation model, Estimation.
Ecological studies andThreats on African elephant (Loxodonta africana) in Babile Elephant Sanctuary, Eastern Ethiopia
Authors: Geleta Taye Lemma , Mengesha Girma , Workeneh Sintayehu
Published: January 2024

A study was conducted on the ecological, and threats to African elephants in the Babile Elephant Sanctuary in eastern Ethiopia from March 2019 to December 2021. The research aimed to understand population size, age structure, movement, feeding preference, impact on woody plant species, and threats to elephants. For the study, before carrying out data collection, the habitat of the sanctuary was first divided into riverine, woodland, and bushlands. A total area of 48 km2divided into 16 km2each, was sampled to compare and collect the dung of an elephant. The study used dung counting techniques and woody species assessment to estimate elephant population size, feeding preferences, and the impact of elephants on woody species. The sanctuary had 210 to 250 elephantsor (i.e., 230±20)at a Mean of (χ) =230 and SD=20, with 47% being younger and 2.6% sub-adult. Others were adult (19%), calves (17.2%), and Juveniles (13.4%). According to all (100%) key informants and observations revealed, the elephants’ movement followed the Erer and Gobele valleys. The result also showed that 24(63.15%) of the 38 woody species were selected by elephants as a diet. The Acacia seyel (PI= 3.3033)and Opuntia ficus-indica (PI= 2.0328)were the most frequently browsed tree and shrub species, respectively. Observations revealed elephants uprooted debarked trees and destroyed parts, particularly a small size class.The study found that the high human population and settlers' need for land for cultivation increased conflicts between people and elephants. Despite a remnant elephant population in the sanctuary, the species could be negatively affected by human activities. Therefore, rehabilitating woody plants consumed by elephants,reducing threats and conservingthe remaining elephant populationis crucial.
Constructing Nigerian Manhood: Gender Symbols and Tropes in Children’s Narratives
Authors: Joseph Ayodabo Sunday
Published: January 2024

This paper examines the representation of masculinity in Nigerian children's literature, focusing on how gender symbols and tropes shape perceptions ofNigerian manhood. The study delves into children's narratives to analyze the sociocultural construction of masculinity, highlighting the impact of these representations on the masculinization of the Nigerian male and broader gender politics. The analysis concentrates on three primary symbolic categories: the male body, sexuality, and agriculture, exploring how these elements contribute to the construction of traditional archetypes of Nigerian manhood. By examining how these symbols glorify strength, virility, and prowess and perpetuate a rigid gender hierarchy, the paper discusses the implications of such representations for gender politics in Nigeria. The glorification of physical dominance, sexual prowess, and specific agricultural practices reinforces traditional masculine ideals and contributes to the marginalization of those who do not conform to these standards. The paper underscores the need for alternative representations in children's literature that challenge these restrictive norms and promote a more nuanced understanding of masculinity in Nigerian society. This study aims to contribute to the evolving discourse on Nigerian and African masculinities, particularly in the context of children's literature, and calls for more intersectional approaches to further explore and transform gender dynamics.
Performance Accountability System of Government Institutions:A Key to Achieving Good Governance
Authors: Qomariyah Erni , Endang Purwati Ninik
Published: January 2024

This research is motivated by the importance of Good Governance in the context of local government and the key role of the Performance Accountability System of Government Institutions (SAKIP) in achieving it. The research objective is to investigate the impact of SAKIP Implementation, Management Support, Length of Service, and Level of Education on Good Governance. The research method used is a multiple regression analysis of questionnaire data filled out by ASN. The results confirm that SAKIP Implementation has a significant positive effect on good governance, while management support has yet to be proven to have a significant impact. Length of Service also significantly affects Good Governance, while Education Level has no significant effect. The simultaneous test results show that these variables significantly affect Good Governance. The implication of this study is the need for further attention in strengthening the implementation of SAKIP and utilizing more extended employee experience to improve good governance and quality public services. The findings provide an essential foundation for local governments in improving public administration policies and practices to achieve better Good Governance
A note on sightings of bowhead whales in the North Water Polynya, Northern Baffin Bay, May-June, 1998
Authors: Holst M. , Stirling I.
Published: January 2024

As part of a multidisciplinary research cruise by icebreaker in the North Water Polynya in northern Baffin Bay, we conducted shipboard surveys of marine mammal distribution and abundance throughout the area from April to July 1998. Fourteen sightings of at least ten individual bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) were made during May and June. Five additional large baleen whales, whose identities were not confirmed, were also seen. As well as being an important feeding ground, the polynya may also serve as an overwintering site for bowhead whales of the Davis Strait/Baffin Bay stock.
Distribution and abundance of humpback whales, Megaptera novaeangliae, off the coast of Mozambique, 2003
Authors: Findlay Ken , Meyer Michael , Elwen Simon , Kotze Deon , Johnson Ryan , Truter Pieter , Uamasse Celestino , Sitoe Samuel , Wilke Chris , Kerwath Sven , Swanson Stephen , Staverees Linda , Derwesthuizen Jan Van
Published: January 2024

Humpback whales within the southwestern Indian Ocean undertake annual migrations from summer Antarctic/Southern Ocean feeding grounds towinter breeding grounds in the tropical and sub-tropical coastal waters of Mozambique, Madagascar and the central Mozambique Channel Islands.Little is known of the inter-relationship of humpback whales on each of these wintering grounds, or the inter-relationship of these wintering groundswith the summer Antarctic feeding grounds.A line-transect survey of cetacean species was carried out in Mozambique coastal waters between Cabo Inhaca (26°00’S, 33°05’E) and just northof Mozambique Island (14°26’S, 40°53’E) and between the 20 and 200m isobaths, over the period 26 August to 7 September 2003. The majority(98.1%) of 951.8 n.miles of search effort carried out on this survey was in passing mode due to the high densities of whales encountered. Humpbackwhales were the only large whales to be identified and the distribution of 691 sightings of an estimated 1,130 individual humpback whales and 132sightings of an estimated 154 large unidentified whales show distribution throughout the survey region. Two sightings of individual small whaleswere made in the region of Inhambane.In general, higher than expected sighting densities (based on survey effort) were recorded in the region between Cabo Inhaca and Xai-Xai, andin the region of the Pantaloon and David Shoals to the north east of Quelimane. Lower than expected sighting densities were recorded over theSofala Banks. No distribution trends could be ascribed to environmental parameters, apart from whales being distributed in waters of higher salinitiesthan expected, possibly due to turbidity associated with low salinity water arising from river input. Groups containing a cow and calf pair weredistributed across the entire region surveyed.Analyses of unstratified data result in a total abundance estimate of 6,808 (CV = 0.14) humpback and unidentified whales in the 14,029.5 n.mile2area surveyed. As a result of the differences in width of the coastal shelf area along the coast of Mozambique, the line transect survey data werefurther analysed in four strata. Pooling of estimates over these four strata results in a total abundance of 6,664 whales (CV = 0.16), with highestdensities in the southernmost stratum and the lowest densities in the narrow shelf region across the Sofala Banks. Similar analyses of humpbackwhales only resulted in abundance estimates of 5,930 (CV = 0.15) (unstratified data) and 5,965 whales (CV = 0.17) (data analysed by four strata).Although not directly comparable due to differing survey platforms, these estimates indicate the population to have increased since previous surveysin the early 1990s.
El Proceso de Evaluación y Acreditación Institucional. Visto desde la Comunicación Organizacional Interna.
Authors: León Martínez Fernando Mauricio , Saladrigas Medina Hilda , León Martínez Fredy Eduardo
Published: January 2024

Este articulo examina la interrelación critica entre los Procesos de Evaluación y Acreditación Institucional visto desde la Comunicación Organizacional Interna. La documentación que rige el procedimiento del proceso de evaluación institucional, incluida la autoevaluación, no explica su relación con la comunicación organizacional interna. El objetivo de este estudio es explicar la esencia e importancia que tiene para el desarrollo organizacional de la Educación Superior Universitaria, la gestión de calidad de sus procesos sustantivos y en función de ello los procesos de evaluación y acreditación. Mismos que se gestionan a partir de normas, procedimientos, etapas de despliegue y ejecución. La metodología aplicada en este artículo se basa en una investigación bibliográfica y/o documental, análisis del discurso científico y análisis de documentos institucionales, cuyos resultados fueron triangulados una vez obtenidos los datos y análisis primarios. Los Resultado de la investigación actual subrayan la ausencia de una perspectiva global de la comunicación que la sitúe más cerca de los procesos de comunicación estratégica. Este posicionamiento es exclusivo de la comunicación y es vital en el ámbito de los procedimientos de gestión organizacional. Por lo que se llega a la conclusión: Se enfatiza la importancia de reconocer y potenciar la relación entre Evaluación y Acreditación Institucional y la Comunicación Organizacional Interna para asegurar una educación relevante y de alta calidad, a través de la investigación empírica y la modelización, en la Universidad Católica de Cuenca se ha desarrollado un modelo de gestión de la comunicación para la evaluación institucional, que sirve como solución a este problema antes mencionado.
The Relationship of Zakat Management Organization (ZMO) to the Effectiveness of Higher Education Management
Authors: Syahputra Angga , Kaswinata Kaswinata , Siregar Saparuddin , Marliyah Marliyah , Waeno Muhamadaree
Published: January 2024

This research aims to analyze the transformation of zakat management as a construct for the development model of independence in higher education institutions in Indonesia. Identifying  zakat management includes differences in religious interpretations, regulatory ambiguity, and management ineffectiveness . The research adopts a qualitative descriptive survey method conducted at the Islamic University in Medan, North Sumatra. The study highlights the symbiotic relationship between zakat management organizations and educational institutions, emphasizing the important role of zakat in supporting financially disadvantaged students. Through collaboration, universities can actively identify  deserving recipients and promote social responsibility. Zakat institutions emerge as financial entities and development partners, empowering beneficiaries towards economic independence. The research findings also indicate the effectiveness of zakat distribution through several means, including providing scholarships, improving educational infrastructure, enhancing education quality, and promoting equal opportunities in higher education. This study advocates for integrating justice, transparency, and sustainability in zakat operations, positioning these institutions as pillars supporting economic and social development in Islamic society. This research identifies current challenges in the zakat management system and proposes solutions to enhance its effectiveness in Indonesia, a Muslim majority country.
Investigation of the Extent of ICT Integration in the Teaching and Learning Process in Nasarawa State
Authors: Nuhu Umar Mukail , Onyema Solomon Crescent
Published: January 2024

A quantitative study using survey method to investigate the extent of ICT integration in the teaching and learning process in Nasarawa state. The total population comprised 71,471 Senior Secondary School (SSS) students and, 4, 56 SSS teachers from both private and public secondary schools in the State. The stratified random sampling was used to obtain a strata from the population while the simple random sampling technique was used to obtain a sample of 377 teachers and 397 students. The Taro Yamane’s formula was used to determine the sample size. The instrument for data collection were two sets of researchers’ made questionnaires and observation schedule which were thoroughly validated by experts in Test, Measurement and Evaluation, and ICT respectively. The test-retest approach was used to determine the reliability of the instruments. The validity of the instrument was determined using the Pearson product Moment Correlation Coefficient and, the values obtained were 0.91 (for teacher questionnaire) and 0.95 (for students’ questionnaire). The descriptive statistics such as mean, frequency, percentage and Standard deviation were used to analyse the quantitative data using SPSS 23. The findings revealed that, the extent of ICT integration in the teaching and learning process by teachers and students in secondary schools in the State is very low. Moreover, the study found that, majority of the schools lack ICT facilities. Furthermore, the study revealed that, the rate of digital illiteracy among the students is very high and their perception of ICT in education is very shallow. The study recommended among others that, ICT facilities should be provided for the schools to facilitate ICT integration in the teaching and learning process. It also recommended that, secondary school teachers should be regularly trained on the use and application of ICTs in education.
Advanced Chinese EFL Learners’ Performance on Request
Authors: Chang Wu
Published: January 2024

This study aims to investigate the performance of advanced Chinese EFL learners in making requests in different situational contexts. Request, as a sub type of directives, refers to attempts made by a speaker to persuade or dissuade the hearer from performing some kind of action for the benefit of the speaker (Ellis, 2008). According to Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness theory, making a request is considered a face-threatening act since it involves imposing one’s will on the hearer. Consequently, indirect request strategies are generally preferred by speakers as they help mitigate any potential imposition on the hearer’s face. However, this is not always the case. Brown and Levinson (ibid.) argue that the specific semantic formula used by speakers depends on contextual factors such as power dynamics between speaker and hearer, social distance between them, and size of imposition involved. In other words, making requests requires language learners to consider various aspects including linguistic form, communicative function, and situational context; thus placing significant cognitive burden on them due to their limited working memory capacity. As a result, breakdowns in communication often occur when EFL learners attempt to make requests.
Digital Literacy and Its Implications for Sustainable Adult Education in the 21st Century.
Authors: Oyebamiji Professor M. A. , Ezeala Dr. J. I.
Published: January 2024

The twenty-first century has been transformed by the advancement in science and technology where different inventions have made teaching and learning more creative and digitalised than before. Different gadgets like iphones, ipads, lab tops, internet, visual, audios, e-boards, power point and so on are now becoming a veritable tool for effective teaching delivery and learning. An analog adult educator in this century may not function as expected due to new literacy skills needed. Ability to handle and operate these gadgets effectively by adult professionals for effective delivery of knowledge to adult client’s demand being digitally literate for sustainable adult education in the 21st. This paper therefore examined the implications of digital literacy for sustainable adult education in the 21st century. The paper also explored the advantages and challenges of the 21st century digital literacy for sustainable adult education. In order to achieve sustainable adult education in this 21st century and beyond in which science and technology is advancing, all practitioners of adult education whether private, governmental and non-governmental organisations, facilitators, universities or institutions that offers adult education programmes should be digitally literate so as to be able to handle effectively the new technologies meant for improved delivery of teaching and learning.
Popular Culture and Political Repression: The Rejection of Political Repression through Language
Authors: Murigi Jacob Muiruri
Published: January 2024

This paper does a Critical Discourse Analysis on popular songs in Kenya to show that the artists are cognizant of the evils committed by the political elite and condemn them. The paper investigates, analyzes and interprets discourse in Kikuyu popular songs to show how language has been used resist oppression by the political class in Kenya. The Kikuyu popular artists use language to represent the political leadership in Kenya, condemning them for misuse of their positions to oppress the citizenry. Popular music can be a site of political discourse, it and a field to challenge the elite’s dominant ideology. People do not consume popular culture mindlessly and passively, instead they use it in their lives in innovative ways. The artists aim at emancipating the masses through their songs. To create a common ground with their listeners, the artists first categorize the leaders as greedy and selfish by highlighting their evils. The artists use language as tool to advance the welfare of the nation by castigating those in leadership. Using the analytical tools of CDA, this paper points out that popular culture is not just for entertainment but a powerful tool for advocating for proper utilization of national resources and condemning the excesses of those in authority
Impact of Community Participation on Environmental Management in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria.
Authors: Gam Dr. Bell , Soprinye Roseline
Published: January 2024

The paper impact of community participation on environmental management focused on the importance of engaging local community members in the management of the environment. In the absence of proper environmental management, communities may engage in unsustainable practises which might be harmful to man and the environment, hence the need to get community members actively involved in the management of the environment. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Three objectives, three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. The population of the study consist of 1000 members of community based organisations in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State, while the sample size consist of 100 members from the population which was randomly selected to get 10% of the population. A self structured questionnaire used for the study has a reliability index of 0.81. The data collected was analysed using the mean and standard deviation while t-test was used in testing the hypothesis at 0.05 significant level. From the analysed data the study revealed that community members got more involved in the management of their environment; that community participation positively influenced environmental management outcomes by fostering a sense of ownership and responsibilities and that communication, education, strong local leadership and adequate resources among others are factors affecting successful community participation in the management of the environment. Based on the findings it was recommended among others that regular educational programmes, workshops and training sessions be organised to empower community members with requisite knowledge and skills needed for effective environmental management.
Manual Testing Vital Role: A Research Perspective
Authors: Dasari Rathna Nagabhushan
Published: January 2024

Software testing is an important component of the software development life cycle (SDLC) that verifies and validates that a software program runs as intended. It entails carefully understanding the program to detect flaws, ensuring compliance with requirements, and ensuring that it matches user expectations. Software testing employs a variety of strategies, including manual testing, automated testing, and a combination of both. Manual testing is an important component of software development life cycle (SDLC), in which testers are humans who complete the test cases without the use of automation tool. It is an organized process in which testers manually check and validate the performance of a software application to make sure that it meets the proper requirements. Manual testing is classified into many groups, including functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing. Manual testing involves following developed test cases, examining the application's functionality, and identifying faults or errors by interacting with the product as end users would. This procedure helps to verify that the program is reliable, functional, and usable. Manual testing is especially useful for scenarios where automated testing is either impossible or too costly, such as exploratory or ad hoc testing
A Study on Financial Performance of SFURTI -Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries
Authors: Ms. Nikhitha S Thomas  , Ms. Aswathy Ashokan  , Dr. G Raghunandan
Published: January 2024

Khadi Village Industries Commissions (KVIC) is a prominent scheme formed under MSME which promotes the growth of the rural economy but is not able to reach out to the targeted people. Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) is a scheme under KVIC which aims at bridging the gap between rich and poor by way of development of rural entrepreneurs, this scheme was launched during the 11th Five Year Plan to encourage rural entrepreneurship. It was revised during the 12th Five Year Plan which eliminated the limitation of the existing scheme. The study highlights the brief history and types of schemes offered by KVIC and also the physical performance of SFURTI has been analysed. The study is carried out using descriptive and exploratory research methodology to find out the outcomes of the study. The research has enabled to assess the employment generation, production, and sales under Khadi and village industries and the financial performance of SFRUTI
AI in Autonomous Vehicles
Authors: Sharique Masood Khan
Published: January 2024

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in autonomous vehicles represents a transformative leap towards safer, more efficient, and technologically advanced transportation systems. This abstract provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamic landscape where AI converges with autonomous vehicles, examining the synergies, challenges, and far-reaching implications of this groundbreaking integration
AI-Powered Perception and Decision-Making: Delving into the technological core, the abstract explores how AI empowers autonomous vehicles with sophisticated perception systems, such as computer vision and sensor fusion. It discusses the role of machine learning algorithms in real-time decision-making, enabling vehicles to adapt to dynamic road conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
Challenges in Autonomy: Recognizing the complexity of autonomous systems, the abstract addresses challenges such as handling edge cases, ensuring robustness against adversarial attacks, and navigating regulatory and ethical considerations. It emphasizes the importance of addressing these challenges to foster public trust and acceptance of autonomous vehicles.
Human-AI Interaction in Autonomous Vehicles: Examining the interface between humans and AI-driven vehicles, the abstract discusses the importance of designing intuitive and trustworthy communication channels. It explores advancements in natural language processing and gesture recognition, fostering seamless collaboration between humans and autonomous systems.
Regulatory Landscape and Ethical Considerations: Recognizing the pivotal role of regulations, the abstract discusses the evolving regulatory landscape for autonomous vehicles. It delves into ethical considerations surrounding AI decisions in critical situations, underscoring the need for a harmonized approach to ensure responsible AI deployment in autonomous driving scenarios.
Design Efficient Method for Protecting User from Phishing Spam
Authors: Hiralal Ranu Katke
Published: January 2024

Phishing is a common method hackers use to attack computer systems. Successful phishing attacks pose a serious threat to the security of electronic records and personal information. This algorithm is used for finding the phishing emails sent by the phisher to grasp the information of the end user. Link Guard Algorithm is totally based on the characteristics of the phishing hyperlinks. Each and every user is implemented with this algorithm. After that the user can recognizes the phishing emails and avoid responding to such mails. This paper presents an overview about phishing attacks and various techniques to protect the information.
RIQUEZA Y PREVALENCIA DE PARÁSITOS GASTROINTESTINALES PRESENTES EN DOS SUBESPECIES DE MONO AULLADOR EN PANAMÁ (ALOUATTA: LACÉPÈDE, 1799) EN PANAMÁ
Authors: Govea-Casas Elizabeth G. , Gutiérrez-Pineda Karol M. , Ortega-Henríquez María F. , Ramírez-Baker Luzmarina A. , De La Cruz Alexis , Méndez-Carvajal Pedro G.
Published: January 2024

Nuestro objetivo fue estimar la riqueza y prevalencia de parásitos gastrointestinales presentes en dos subespecies del mono aullador en Panamá (Alouatta coibensis trabeata y Alouatta palliata aequatorialis).  Para la localización de los individuos se recorrieron caminos reales en el corregimiento de llano Grande, Ocú, Herrera (sitio 1) y el sendero del Camino del Oleoducto del Parque Nacional Soberanía (sitio 2), donde hicimos búsqueda directa en el dosel e indirecta por rastro (vocalizaciones) con Azimut. Para la colecta de las muestras se esperó que lo individuos defecaran, luego tomamos la parte superficial de las heces para colocarlas en envases con formol al 10%. Logrando la colecta de 15 muestras en el sitio 1 y 17 en el sitio 2. Utilizamos el método de Ritchie para procesar las muestras y en la identificación de los parásitos utilizamos un microscopio con objetivos de 10x y 40x.  Se encontró una riqueza total de nueve géneros de parásitos entre ambas áreas, con una diferencia de géneros del 20% según el índice de Whittaker (1960). En las muestras de A. c. trabeata (sitio 1) calculamos una riqueza parasitaria de siete, el parásito con mayor prevalencia fue Entamoeba sp., (66.7%). En las muestras de A. p. aequatorialis (sitio 2) encontramos una riqueza parasitaria de nueve, el parasito con mayor prevalencia fue Ascaris sp. (64.7%). No se encontró diferencia s en la riqueza parasitaria (Chi2 =0.6, df=1, p=0.438). La presencia de algunos géneros de parásitos podría indicar una posible antropozoonosis, se recomienda hacer pruebas moleculares para la confirmación de las especies.
ESTUDIO DE LAS RANAS Y SAPOS DE LAS TIERRAS COLECTIVAS DEL RÍO BALSAS, DARIÉN, PANAMÁ
Authors: Gray Heather M. , Ibáñez Roberto , Barrios Héctor , Potvin McGill Catherine , Casamá Delfino , Olea Andrés , Salazar Irvin
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de este estudio fue inventariar los anuros de los bosques antiguos durante los años 2019 y 2022 en las Tierras Colectivas Emberá del Río Balsas, en Darién, Panamá. En la cuenca del Rio Balsas se realizaron muestreos diurnos y en las primeras horas de la noche. Los muestreos estuvieron compuestos de: a) observaciones por encuentro visual en los alrededores de tres comunidades y tres sitios adicionales (< 5 km); b) siete transectos de 1 km subdivididos en estaciones de 100 m. La diversidad de anuros registrada fue de 19 especies pertenecientes a 9 familias y 14 géneros. Las especies más abundantes fueron Craugastor fitzingeri, Rhinella alata y Dendrobates auratus. Estas tres especies representaban el 53% de los 215 individuos registrados. La comunidad de anuros diurnos está bien representada en este estudio, ya que la mayoría de los muestreos se realizaron durante el día. Se requieren más muestreos en esta zona para describir completamente la diversidad de anfibios. Nuestro estudio proporciona una línea base para conocer las especies de ranas y sapos que se encuentran en un bosque intacto.
Reforming the Electoral Process in America
Authors: Fife Brian L.
Published: January 2024

Calling for increased civic engagement, this book makes a compelling case for reforms that will democratize American elections and provide more power to the people.

Quick-fix plans to "restore democracy" are a dime a dozen. Happily, Reforming the Electoral Process in America: Toward More Democracy in the 21st Century offers a more nuanced approach, emphasizing the value of civic engagement in a democratic society.

Author Brian L. Fife situates our current plight in the context of the growth of democracy, from the Founding Fathers through the Jackson era, the enfranchisement of blacks after the Civil War, women's suffrage, and the Voting Rights Act of the 1960s. He reflects on the work of the Framers as it pertains to voting and elections, compares voting laws and voter turnout in the various states, and offers an analysis of the impact of money in American elections. Ultimately, Fife proposes a blueprint for reform that includes national same-day voter registration, elimination of punch card and mechanical voting machines, reconsideration of felons' voting rights, regional primaries, and the abolition of the Electoral College.
Rethinking Chivalry and Courtly Love
Authors: Wollock Jennifer G.
Published: January 2024

This book offers an overview of the origins, growth, and influence of chivalry and courtly love, casting new light on the importance of these medieval ideals for understanding world history and culture to the present day.

Rethinking Chivalry and Courtly Love shows that these two interlinked medieval era concepts are best understood in light of each other. It is the first book to explore the multicultural origins of chivalry and courtly love in tandem, tracing their sources back to the ancient world, then follow their development—separately and together—through medieval life and literature.

In addition to examining the history of chivalry and courtly love, this remarkable volume looks at their enduring legacy—not just in popular media but in molding our present-day concepts of human rights, professional ethics, military conduct, and gender relations. Readers will see how understanding the tenets of the chivalrous life helps us understand our own world today.
Encyclopedia of Right-Wing Extremism in Modern American History
Authors: Atkins Stephen E.
Published: January 2024

This encyclopedia covers American right-wing extremist groups and extremism from the 1930s to the present day, including neo-Nazis, the Ku Klux Klan, and various anti-government organizations.

Right-wing extremism in America has had an established presence from the 1930s through the present day. The election of America's first African-American president and the resuscitation of "big government" policymaking have stimulated a reaction from, and a reemergence of, right-wing extremists, Neo-Nazis, racist skinheads, and white supremacists. Unfortunately, it seems Americans are still living in an age of extremism.

The Encyclopedia of Right-Wing Extremism in Modern American History provides useful, authoritative information about these groups and their histories, covering conservative extremism from the 1930s onward, such as white supremacist groups and neo-Nazis, Christian Identity and other right-wing religious movements, and anti-American government extremists. An introductory overview, insightful conclusion chapter, and useful, up-to-date bibliography are also included.
Term Paper Resource Guide to Latino History
Authors: Moreno Michael P. , Brunnemer Kristin C.
Published: January 2024

This resource guide to 100 key events in Latino history provides students, librarians, and scholars with hundreds of original and compelling term paper ideas and the key print and electronic sources needed for research.

Latinos are the largest, fastest growing minority group in the United States, and the ways they have positively impacted our nation are significant and undeniable. This book examines the contributions of Latinos to U.S. history, providing hundreds of possible topics for term papers and research projects along with primary, secondary, web, and multimedia sources of topical information. Subjects such as the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848); the Bracero Program (1942); the United Farm Workers of America Is Formed (1962); and The Great American Boycott (“A Day Without Immigrants”) of 2006 are just a few samples of the topics included.

Each historical event is described briefly, followed by direction toward specific research and writing topics for the student-historian. At least two alternative term paper suggestions complement these ideas, allowing creative, original approaches to historical inquires.
The Boer War
Authors: van Hartesveldt Fred R.
Published: January 2024

One hundred years after the Boer War, the British continue to debate what went wrong, while the war has significant nationalist overtones in today's South Africa. This book examines changes in interpretations of the war and provides a bibliography of major sources on the Boer War, now sometimes called the South African War. The bibliography focuses on the military history, but also includes some historical accounts of the political debate. The first part of the book provides an extended historiographical essay, while part two provides an annotated bibliography of the titles discussed in part one.

Historiographical questions concerning the Boer War are numerous. Discussions of military operations focus on the early use of modern weaponry and the effect of guerrilla tactics on a traditional force, while other historians debate the question of British military leadership and organization. Questions also revolve around British imperialism and the scramble for Africa. Frequently called the second war for freedom by South African authors, the war was the reason that South Africa, unlike other British colonies, gained independence without majority rule. This makes the war of continuing relevance to the turmoil in South Africa, the collapse of the minority government, and the continuing problems of the current government. This book will provide a useful tool for those wishing to research the war.
The Clinton Scandals and the Politics of Image Restoration
Authors: Blaney Joseph R. , Benoit William L.
Published: January 2024

President Bill Clinton has been more than generous, Blaney and Benoit point out, in providing fodder for examination of image restoration in politics. His accusers have also done their part in making the public aware of the president's real and perceived shortcomings. As the authors detail, Bill Clinton has been the subject of a tremendous, if not unprecedented, amount of scrutiny by his personal and political enemies.

Blaney and Benoit systematically review the background of the various scandals that have marred the Clinton presidency. They concentrate on the techniques used to advance the various accusations and the approaches taken by the president and his supporters to deflect the attacks. All scholars and researchers interested in political communication and rhetoric in contemporary American politics and the presidency will find this to be essential reading.
Crime and Crime Control
Authors: Barak Gregg
Published: January 2024

Are crime rates rising or falling around the world? Are specific types of crime more prevalent in some cultures than others? Do different cultures vary greatly in their attitudes toward crime prevention? Students will find answers to these and similar questions in this unique resource of 15 case studies exploring the problems of crime and crime control in different countries, ranging from Germany to Ghana, to around the world. Cross-cultural comparisons examine the history, the public perceptions, contemporary problems, and the future of crime and crime control in each country. The comparisons also provide readers with the opportunity to discover both the many differences and the many similarities that exist among the different cultures in their rates of crime, forms of prevention, and attitudes toward it.

Each of the 15 chapters opens with a brief overview, which includes the type of government and the living environment of the country to introduce readers to the population. The countries were chosen to represent every region of the world and to provide as broad a picture as possible when exploring the issues presented by the problem of crime and different cultures' efforts to control it. The user-friendly format of the volume, with each chapter following the same outline, makes it easy for readers to compare specific aspects among the 15 cultures. These different views of the crime problem around the world and what it means to different people will help students to understand it in a broad sense as a social issue that affects all of humanity.
Culture and Customs of Brazil
Authors: Woodyard George
Published: January 2024

Race, religion, language, culture, and national character are full of contradictions. Brazil, the largest country in South America, embodies so much paradox that it defies neat description. This book will help students and general readers dispel stereotypes of Brazil and begin to understand what country's bigness means in terms of its land, people, history, society, and cultural expressions.

This is the only authoritative yet accessible volume on Brazil that surveys a wide range of important topics, from geography, to social customs, art, architecture, and more. Highlights include discussions of the fluid definitions of race, rituals of candomble, the importance of extended family networks, beach culture, and soccer madness. A chronology and glossary supplement the text.
Cybercrime
Authors: Brenner Susan W.
Published: January 2024

This fascinating and timely book traces the emergence and evolution of cybercrime as an increasingly intransigent threat to society.

Cybercrime: Criminal Threats from Cyberspace is intended to explain two things: what cybercrime is and why the average citizen should care about it. To accomplish that task, the book offers an overview of cybercrime and an in-depth discussion of the legal and policy issues surrounding it.

Enhancing her narrative with real-life stories, author Susan W. Brenner traces the rise of cybercrime from mainframe computer hacking in the 1950s to the organized, professional, and often transnational cybercrime that has become the norm in the 21st century. She explains the many different types of computer-facilitated crime, including identity theft, stalking, extortion, and the use of viruses and worms to damage computers, and outlines and analyzes the challenges cybercrime poses for law enforcement officers at the national and international levels. Finally, she considers the inherent tension between improving law enforcement's ability to pursue cybercriminals and protecting the privacy of U.S. citizens.