bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Pidato Kajian Retorika Aristoteles pada YouTube Video Perayaan Wisuda Virtual
Authors: Pramesthi Jasmine Alya
Published: October 2023

The state of COVID-19 that occurs in almost all parts of the world has made various activities carried out virtually from home in accordance with government policies. With all the activities done from home will cause several mental health problems. In order to provide support to the community, especially 2020 graduates who failed to celebrate graduation face-to-face, YouTube on June 7, 2020 broadcasts original content directly to carry out virtual graduation celebrations to congratulate, convey enthusiasm and inspiration to graduates with the title "Dear Class of 2020 ", one of the contents is entitled" BTS Commencement Speech | Dear Class of 2020 ”. By using a qualitative descriptive method, this study will try to explain how BTS rhetoric in delivering speeches in Dear Class of 2020, which is then analyzed using five rhetorical canons. The data analysis technique in this study is content analysis. Through the research results, the researcher found that all the speakers have five rhetorical canons delivered by Aristotle in their respective speeches. To require other research on rhetoric, the researcher suggests exploring other concepts outside the five rhetorical canon concepts in the study of Communication Studies.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Citra Merek dan Gaya Hidup terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Smartphone Iphone:
Authors: Febrianty Ellinda , Pudjoprastyono Hery , Ariescy Reiga Ritomiea
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of product quality, brand image, and lifestyle on the purchase decision of an Iphone Smartphone. This research method uses quantitative methods. Variable measurement uses a likert scle with a vulnerability scaleof 1-5 through a google form questionnaire distributed to repondents. The population in this study were all 2019. FEB UPN East Java Veterans Students currently using or have used an iPhone. Sampling using proportional stratified random sampling and probability sampling. 100 students have a referee. Partial least squares (PLS) analysis was used to process the data. The results show that factors such as product quality, brand image and lifestyle have a positive and significant influence on the iPhone smartphone purchase decision of the East Java FEB UPN "Veteran" students of the year 2019. 

Keywords: Product Quality, Brand Image, Lifestyle, Purchase Decision
FEATURES OF THE ENERGY GEOPOLITICAL TRANSFORMATION IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS : BACKGROUNDS AND CONTEXTS
Authors: BEN MERAR Djamel
Published: October 2023

Energy sources occupy an increasing importance, not only as the artery of the economy, but also because of their importance in determining the power of the state and its regional and international situation, especially with the presence of an imbalance between the structure of the international system and its structure and the distribution of energy sources. And the requirements of local consumption, and the importance of providing sufficient and safe energy sources an important role so that it does not affect its economic status and its international standing in light of the competition of regional and emerging powers to control energy sources that are characterized by scarcity and increasing global consumption.
THE DEGREE OF EFFECTIVENESS OF E-LEARNING IN LIGHT OF THE CORONA PANDEMIC FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE NORTHERN TRIANGLE AREA IN ISRAEL
Authors: ZAID Jamal
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of e-learning in light of the Corona pandemic from the point of view of secondary school students in the Northern Triangle area in Israel. The study adopted the descriptive analytical approach as it is more suitable for such type of studies, and the study population consists of all secondary school students in the Northern Triangle area in Israel, the study sample consisted of (210) students. The results showed that the degree of effectiveness of e-learning in light of the Corona pandemic in secondary schools in the Northern Triangle area in Israel came with a medium degree, the first of which was the interaction of teachers with e-learning in light of the Corona pandemic with an average (3.92) and a high degree, and then the continuity of e-learning in light of the Corona pandemic with an average arithmetic (3.57) and a medium degree, followed by the interaction of students with e-learning in light of the Corona pandemic with an average arithmetic (3.45) and a medium degree. The results also showed no statistically significant differences attributable to the effect of the gender variable across all areas and total degree. Statistically significant differences attributable to the impact of the specialization variable in all areas and the total degree, and the differences came in favor of the literary specialization. In light of the findings of the study, the researcher recommends a number of recommendations, the most prominent of which are: -The need to provide an appropriate environment for the implementation of the e-learning strategy in secondary schools in the Northern Triangle area in the Israel. -The need to invest in the positive attitudes of students towards the use of e-learning strategy, and work to develop appropriate plans and programs to benefit from these trends. - The need to work on the integration of face-to-face and e-learning to take advantage of the advantages of e-learning.
THE FUNCTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT IN DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS AGAINST CRIMES
Authors: Abed FAYADH Juma
Published: October 2023

Humankind had to wait for the shock of the dramatic events and gross violations of human rights in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda for the international community to accept the idea of establishing a permanent international criminal court, which was established after the obstacles and criticisms leveled at the international military tribunals of Nuremberg 1945 AD and Tokyo 1946 AD, and the Special International Criminal Courts for the former Yugoslavia 1993 AD and Rwanda in 1994; Which centered its foundation around its submission to the logic of control, power and inequality. On this basis, the international community intensified efforts to reach the endorsement of the Statute of the International Criminal Court, In addition to punishing the perpetrators of human rights violations and preventing crimes in the future, the court sets principles with regard to reparation for the damages suffered by the victims or in relation to them, including restitution, compensation and rehabilitation, by establishing a trust fund for the benefit of the victims in the crimes that fall within the jurisdiction of the court and for the benefit of the families the victims. The study adopted the historical approach, the comparative analytical approach, and the descriptive approach in order to stand on the historical development of the efforts of the International Criminal Court in protecting and promoting human rights, as well as tracking the efforts and studies that accelerated the achievement of this goal, as well as analyzing and scrutinizing opinions and positions in the light of the rules of international law and decisions of international legitimacy
Entrepreneurial Intention of Medical Students in Malaysia: Does Socio-Demographic Profile Matter?
Authors: Ashok Kumar Kavitha , Azam S.M. Ferdous , Jeppu Ashok Kumar
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Though there are abundant studies on entrepreneurial intention among students pursuing higher education, there is a lacuna in understanding the entrepreneurial intention of medical students. In the present scenario of increasing unemployment among young medical graduates, this quantitative study was conducted with an aim to examine the level of entrepreneurial intention among medical students and the socio-demographic factors influencing it. Methods: The participants were 318 medical students of a private university in Malaysia. A cross-sectional study design with a validated adapted questionnaire was used to collect data. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: A moderately high level of entrepreneurial intention was found among the study population. Regression analysis revealed a statistically significant impact of gender and marital status on their entrepreneurial intention while ethnicity, year of study, household income or educational loan did not have a significant influence. Conclusion: Medical students in Malaysia showed a moderately high inclination towards an entrepreneurial career. Non-economic factors like gender and marital status proved to be stronger influencers of entrepreneurial intention than economic factors. This may help policy makers plan strategies to sustain their entrepreneurial intentions and facilitate for more entrepreneurial activities among young doctors in the future.
Malay Version of Asthma Knowledge Questionnaire: A Validation and Reliability Study
Authors: Mohamad N. Fafwati Faridatul Akmar , Musa Azizah , Derani Faridah , Mesiran Nor Khamizah , Kassim Asiah , Mohd Hairi Farizah , Zainuddin Hafizah
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The Asthma Knowledge Questionnaire developed by C. Rodriguez Martinez in 2005 was proved to be a valid instrument for asthma knowledge assessment for parents of children with asthma. 17 items were included in the questionnaire including their myths and beliefs, knowledge, and associated aspects. The objective of this study is to analyse the validity and reliability of the Malay version of the questionnaire. Methods: Forward-Backward translation method was used by language experts to obtain the Malay version of the questionnaire. The questionnaire was then given to twenty respondents at the Paediatric Institute Hospital Kuala Lumpur to ensure the clarity and relevance of the questionnaire as a pilot study. Subsequently, 60 respondents who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected to proceed with the reliability test of the Malay version questionnaire. The results were analysed with SPSS version 26.0. The reliability and internal consistency were confirmed by intra-class correlation and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Results: There were 60 respondents to the questionnaire consisting of parents and caretaker who has child with asthma at the Institute of Paediatric Hospital Kuala Lumpur. The mean age of respondents was 34 ± 7.5year old. 91.7% of the respondents were female. The overall Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.84. Conclusion: The Malay version of the Asthma Knowledge Questionnaire has a good degree of validity, reliability and is culturally acceptable equivalent to the original version.
Assessment Of Gingival Phenotype At The Aesthetic Zone In A Malay Population Using Probe Test
Authors: Awang@Semail Muhammad Azat , Mustafa Abdul Shukur , Yaacob Munirah , Husain Juzaily , Ab. Halim Noorhazayti
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The gingival phenotype (GP) of teeth at the aesthetic zone often influences dental rehabilitation plans and treatment outcomes. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of GP in the Malay population in relation to gender and age. Methods: The GP of 100 patients were determined using the Probe test method. Other clinical parameters were assessed include crown width/crown length (CW/CL) ratio, tooth morphology and width of keratinised tissue. Periodontal parameters were assessed by two calibrated examiners. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: A higher prevalence of thick GP was found at the maxilla for both genders, whereas a thin phenotype was observed at the mandible. At maxilla, both thick and thin GP were found in all age groups, while the mandible showed a higher prevalence of thin GP. Significant differences in GP were found between males and females for mandibular and maxillary anterior teeth and the mandibular lateral incisor (p<0.05), while no significant difference was found for other parameters assessed; age group, CW/CL, tooth morphology and WKT. Conclusion: Thicker GP is more prevalent in male population and at maxillary anterior. Mandibular anterior GP presented commonly with a thin GP regardless of gender or age-group.
Subchronic Administration of High-dose Monosodium Glutamate Causes Spatial Memory Dysfunction and Structural Deficits of Rat Hippocampus
Authors: Hanafi Muchtar , Muhammad Faizal , Ramadhani Amilia , laela Nur , Sofro Zaenal Muttaqien , Partadiredja Ginus
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The toxicity of high concentration monosodium glutamate (MSG) has become a controversial issue because of its inconsistent results in human and animal studies. This present study aims to evaluate the effect of subchronic high-doses oral administration of MSG on spatial memory performance and hippocampal pyramidal cells number. Methods: This study involved twenty-eight male Wistar rats, which were divided into a control group of NaCl 0.9% and three intervention groups of MSG 1.0 mg/g bodyweight (M1), 2.0 mg/g bodyweight (M2), and 4.0 mg/g bodyweight (M3) for 30 days. Statistical analysis used a One-way ANOVA test. Results: The result showed significant differences in spatial memory on the Morris Water Maze (MWM) test, including path length (p = 0.020) and escape latency (p = 0.011) according to general linear model repeated measurement analysis. The mean difference of estimated hippocampal pyramidal cells total number among the groups showed volume (p = 0.001), numerical density (p = 0.590), and cells number (p = 0.004). Furthermore, Post-Hoc analysis in both spatial memory and hippocampal pyramidal cells showed that the increasing MSG dose from 1.0 to 4.0 mg/g bodyweight led to a decrease in the results of spatial memory performance on the MWM test and a decrease in hippocampal cells. Conclusion: The present study has provided novel quantitative data that subchronic administration of high-dose MSG caused deleterious effects on the spatial memory function and the volume and number of hippocampal pyramidal cells.
DIMAS (Diabetes Management Support) Application: Mobile-Phone Based Intervention to Support Diabetes Self-Management Activities
Authors: Wuri Kartika Annisa , Widyatuti Widyatuti , Rekawati Etty
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The self-management process in Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is essential to improve glycemic control. Currently, COVID-19 leading to a significant limitation in services and accessibility, especially regular support for diabetes patients. The utilization of DIMAS Mobile App is expected to be a support system to overcome these problems. This application has three menus such as health education containing information about diabetes, nutrition, medication, exercise, stress management, and foot care; self-care monitoring containing medication reminders, blood sugar and exercise records; and consultation with nurses. This study aimed to determine the effect of DIMAS (Diabetes Management Support) application on Diabetes Self-Management activities. Methods: Using an experimental study with One Group Pre-Posttest Design, the self-management activities were measured among 24 respondents after four weeks of intervention. The intervention was carried out with the DIMAS app and WhatsApp communication. Using the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activity (SDSCA) questionnaire, the data were analysed with one paired sample t-test using SPSS 22. Results: Statistically significant changes were observed between pre and post-intervention measures: DSM activities with SDSCA (p=0,000) and the level of knowledge (p=0,000). The results showed that the biggest change in self-care activity was foot care and exercise with the increase of scoring was 2.4 and 0.8 respectively. Respondents stated that the application was useful for reminding them to take medication and communicating with nurses. Conclusion: The application makes it easier for patients to keep connected with nurses despite being constrained by distance and provides practical benefits in nursing services at home.
Evaluation of Dental Students’ Medical History Records on Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus at The National University of Malaysia
Authors: Chong Jun Ai , Adam Fara Azwin , Ang Yee , Hassan Laila Azwa , Mavani Hetal Ashvin Kumar , Rajandram Rama Krsna
Published: October 2023

Introduction: A thorough medical history ensures safe dental practice. A good medical history guides clinicians in risk stratification to avoid medical emergencies and improve preparedness to prevent patient morbidity and mortality. This clinical audit aims to analyse the medical history taken by the dental students in patients with hypertension and/or diabetes mellitus (DM) and subsequently, recommend improvements in history-taking components in the dental practice. Methods: Hundred and two patients’ folders from the Faculty of Dentistry were examined by two independent auditors using a validated history-taking evaluation form. Six components of the medical history were classified as good or bad practices. Sociodemographic factors and distribution of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA status) were described. The level of completeness of medical history records with years of study was assessed using the Chi-square test. Results: None of the students met 100% of the components required in medical history taking. Year three undergraduates performed poorly in the completeness of diagnosis and control of the medical condition whereby none of them had a good level of practice. The completeness of records did not differ between years of study except for diagnosis (p=0.026), control (p<0.001) and updating medical history (p=0.009) whereby the postgraduates had the best practice. Conclusion: This study highlighted marked deficiencies in taking a thorough medical history. Adaptation of the European Medical Risk Related History (EMRRH) form is recommended to be implemented in dental schools.
Factors Associated with Diet Quality during COVID-19 Pandemic among Undergraduate Students in Universiti Putra Malaysia
Authors: Omar Noraida , Aripin Dalina Puteri
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The COVID-19 preventive and restriction measures may disrupt an individual’s daily diet quality, potentially leading to obesity and other non-communicable diseases. This study aims to assess and determine factors associated with diet quality during the COVID-19 pandemic among undergraduate students at Universiti Putra Malaysia. Methods: 130 eligible undergraduate students, who participated in this cross-sectional study were assessed using Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21), and Rapid Eating Assessment for Participants short version (REAP-S). Self-reported sociodemographic characteristics, body weight status, and nutrition knowledge were evaluated. Statistical analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS 26.0 and p<0.05 was denoted as statistically significant. Results: Most of the respondents were female (76.2%), aged between 20-22 years old (64.6%), Bumiputera (80.0%), funded by loan or scholarship (73.1%), low socioeconomic status (60.0%), residing in the family household (57.7%), consumed home-cooked meals (58.5%), and used the e-hailing food services for 0-3 days/week (63.1%). There was an equal distribution in the year and program of study in every selected faculty. Most were having normal BMI status (54.6%), good nutrition knowledge (66.9%), sedentary (48.5%), less severe mental health status (85.4%), and good diet quality (62.3%). Nonetheless, throughout the study, only the anxiety subscale was associated with diet quality (r= -0.20, p<0.05). Conclusion: Perceived anxiety may lead to poor diet quality. Future studies could determine the food environment and food security faced by the students as these factors vary among individuals. It is also recommended to measure diet quality differences before, during, or after the pandemic.
Awareness and Preparedness of Fomite Transmission Among Malaysian Online Shoppers: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Authors: Abdul Hamid Hisyam , Sarkam Nor Aslily , Karuppanan Mahmathi , Saleman Abdul Rafeq , Husain Noreen
Published: October 2023

Introduction: COVID-19 outbreak is the greatest communicable disease that hit globally, caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus. Malaysia commenced a Movement Control Order (MCO) to contain the epidemic, and thereby altered consumer’s purchasing pattern drastically into online shopping, thus increase the demand of delivery services. The virus able to survive on surfaces up until 9 days depending on the type of surface. Nonetheless, the negligence of proper hygiene management among the vendor, the courier or the user can trigger fomite transmission. The aims of this study were to determine the level of awareness and readiness of fomite transmission caused by COVID-19 among Malaysian online shoppers by evaluating knowledge, precautionary measurements and psychological state. Methods: Convenience sampling method was used for data collection, and 416 respondents participated. The survey instrument comprised of 2 parts; socio-demographic characteristics and the second part consist of COVID-19 transmission as well as its survivability, precautions and psychological state during the outbreak. This was transferred to a Google form and the link was shared through social medias. Data were analysed using SPSS software v.23.0. Results: In spite of the fact that 88% of respondents worried about being infected with COVID-19 and well informed regarding fomite transmission, almost half of respondents (42.3%) did not sanitize their parcels received from outside. Conclusion: In light of this, health authorities should implement more campaigns to emphasize the utmost importance of disinfection of any foreign items by consumers and it is strongly believed that it will provide enhanced protection against fomite transmission.
Inyecciones de plasma rico en plaquetas en el tratamiento de las ojeras
Authors: Franz Michael , Polla Cyrille , Polla Luigi Leonardo
Published: October 2023

Introducción. El plasma rico en plaquetas (PRP) autólogo es un procedimiento cada vez más empleado en medicina estética con la finalidad de combatir los signos de la piel ligados al fotoenvejecimiento. Las plaquetas contienen un gran número de factores de crecimiento, que son liberados tras su activación, capaces de activar células madre mesenquimales que pueden transformarse para regenerar tejidos. Las ojeras producen el efecto de cansancio o un signo de posible enfermedad en quienes las padecen, suponiendo un reto de tratamiento cuando se trata de corregir la pigmentación y/o la textura cutánea alterada que las acompaña. El objetivo de este trabajo es valorar el efecto beneficioso de aplicar PRP en ojeras. Material y método. El estudio se realizó sobre 20 pacientes mujeres, de 35 a 50 años. Las pacientes recibieron 3 sesiones de PRP, inicial y las otras 2 separadas 15 y 45 días después. El PRP obtenido por medio de un método con kit cerrado se inyectó en forma de mesoterapia en la región orbitaria inferior. Resultados. Los pacientes se mostraron especialmente satisfechos (77%) con los cambios obtenidos de mejoría de la textura cutánea y la hiperpigmentación, resaltando la mejor iluminación de la piel en esa zona. Los efectos secundarios fueron edema y equimosis leves y de corta duración. Conclusiones. El PRP es un método seguro y eficaz para el tratamiento de la ojera, con pocos efectos adversos.
Marketing ecossocial: uma abordagem para avaliar a comercialização de cestas agroecológicas
Authors: Santo Anderson Luís do Espírito , Costa Edgar Aparecido da , Prado Laura Aparecida da Silva do
Published: October 2023

Este trabalho reconhece a importância da agroecologia para a inclusão produtiva rural, especificamente para a inclusão de agricultores familiares que vivem em assentamentos rurais de reforma agrária, pois, em geral, suas atividades se enquadram no circuito curto de comercialização. Assim, o objetivo desse estudo qualitativo é avaliar a satisfação dos consumidores das cestas agroecológicas ofertadas pelo Grupo de Agricultores Agroecológicos Bem-Estar (Ladário/Brasil), com base nas ferramentas de marketing. Os resultados apontam tanto para uma série de ações que podem contribuir para o fortalecimento do grupo, quanto para uma discussão em torno do marketing ecossocial, uma abordagem que se inicia dentro da sociedade capitalista, permitindo uma mudança de dentro para fora, privilegiando a melhoria da qualidade de vida da comunidade e do meio ambiente.
Understanding Human Organ Trading: Ethical Perspective and Indonesia's Legal Framework
Authors: Indriyanto Dedy , Tedjosaputro Liliana , Tumangkar Totok , Noor Afif
Published: October 2023

Human organ trading has become an increasingly complex and controversial issue in the era of globalization. This article aims to explore an in-depth understanding of human organ trading through ethical perspectives and in the context of Indonesia's legal framework. By combining ethical and legal studies, this article summarizes ethical views on human organ trading and analyzes the relevance of Indonesia's legal framework in addressing the challenges of such trading. In the process, it considers the implications of moral and religious values for human organ trading. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the article seeks to compile the contributions of ethics and law in forming a comprehensive view of this complex issue. It is hoped that a deeper understanding of ethical perspectives and legal frameworks will provide richer insights into human organ trading and encourage constructive debate to address the issue.
A Study of The Aspects of Turkey’s Organizational Behavior
Authors: YAVUZASLAN Abdulkerim , BARIŞÇIL Ahmet , G. Kamau Charles
Published: October 2023

In order to better understand the actions and reactions of those employed at a certain workplace or on the market, economists tend to use the knowledge accumulated by other social sciences, such as psychology, to study the behavior of these individuals when in a group. Though it already existed earlier, this field of interest, organizational behavior, has been at the forefront of the interest of Turkish researchers since the 1950s, the time of democratization and Westernization in the country. Turkey, this Middle Eastern nation, is a crossroads of cultures; therefore, three main layers of civilization influence the comportment of the Turkish persons cooperating in a larger team: their Turkic ethnic heritage, their Islamic religious heritage, and their commitment to European values. These three might seem contradictory at first sight, but they can be easily used to raise performance
Microbial Strategies for Heavy Metal Removal from Industrial Wastewater
Authors: Remisha S R  , Reshmi R  , Sanmathi K R
Published: October 2023

The contamination of industrial wastewater with heavy metals poses a severe environmental and public health concern. Traditional methods of heavy metal removal often prove costly and environmentally unsustainable. In this context, microbial strategies have emerged as a promising and eco-friendly approach for effective heavy metal remediation from industrial wastewater. Microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and algae, have developed various mechanisms to withstand and sequester heavy metals from their surroundings. This review explores the diverse microbial strategies employed in heavy metal removal, encompassing biosorption, bioaccumulation, bioprecipitation, and bioleaching. These strategies exploit microbial cell surfaces, extracellular polymeric substances, and intracellular compartments to immobilize, transform, or release heavy metals. Moreover, recent advancements in genetic engineering and biotechnology have enabled the development of tailored microbial strains with enhanced metal-removal capabilities. The application of these engineered microbes, as well as naturally occurring strains, in bioremediation processes is discussed. This review also delves into the factors influencing microbial metal removal efficiency, such as pH, temperature, metal concentration, and co-existing contaminants. Additionally, the potential drawbacks and limitations of microbial strategies, including biomass disposal and long-term performance, are addressed. As heavy metal pollution continues to be a pressing global issue, understanding and harnessing microbial strategies for heavy metal removal from industrial wastewater holds significant promise for sustainable and cost-effective remediation practices. Integrating microbial processes into existing treatment methods can offer innovative solutions to mitigate the environmental impact of heavy metal contamination, thereby safeguarding ecosystems and public health
Major Iniatives for Creating OER in India
Authors: Dr. Dhvani B. Desai
Published: October 2023

India is one of among such countries in the recent past which has improved its position in the world forum and has taken a big stripe by transforming human resources into knowledge workers. The entire credit goes to government of India, their scheme and most importantly the people working tirelessly in the higher education institutions. But the percentage is very low. The reason is higher education of India is plugged with several challenges like poor quality of teachers, poor infrastructure, poor libraries and poor educational resources. National knowledge commission has recommended that problems of educational materials to a large extent can be reduced by OER. The easy and wide spread availability of high quality educational material will change the concept of teaching and learning and thus improve the quality of education
Unruly Patients
Authors: Evans Jennifer
Published: October 2023

Chapter Seven reveals that genitourinary patients’ interactions with medical practitioners were often fraught. Medical writers regularly detailed patients’ inabilities to regulate their diet and sexual activity during treatment. Gourmandizing and debauchery were framed within blame narratives that shifted blame for poor health outcomes onto the patient. The chapter considers how far these actions were designed to reclaim control over the body. Expanding on scholarship that has explored the ways in which tensions and authority were negotiated, this chapter illustrates that an important weapon in a patient’s arsenal was space and place, which was manipulated to gain control of the medical encounter. These actions framed them, in the eyes of medical writers, as obstinate and unruly patients.
Introduction
Authors: Evans Jennifer
Published: October 2023

This introduction outlines the scope and key questions driving the study. It situates the findings within the broader historical discussion of men’s sexual health and introduces the main bodies of primary source materials used.
The Importance of Being Chic: Fashion, Branding, and Multimedia Stardom
Authors: Chu Yiu-Wai
Published: October 2023

This chapter explores how the rise of fashion brands and the proliferation of the spectacular images of rising stars helped Hong Kong firmly established its role as a trendsetter in the 1980s. Not only did stars like Danny Chan, Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui become style icons who dictated trends, a generation of Hong Kong fashion designers also came to the fore, proving that Hong Kong had developed into a centre of fashionable chic. Joyce and Esprit, which introduced a host of high-end fashion labels and targeted mainly at the younger generation, respectively, are used as examples to showcase the diversity of Hong Kong fashion in the 1980s.
The Practice of Everynight Life: Disco as Another Kind of Dance
Authors: Chu Yiu-Wai
Published: October 2023

Besides the dancing that would continue after 1997 according to Deng Xiaoping, disco was seen as another kind of dancing that shaped another dimension of the city’s nightlife in the 1980s. This chapter investigates the thriving disco scene in Hong Kong in the 1980s, which provided excellent venues for Hong Kong people “to see and to be seen”. After the signature Disco Disco opened its door to trendy celebrities in the now-world-famous Lan Kwai Fong in December 1978, an epidemic of disco fever spread across the territory. Hong Kong’s disco culture is also examined in the light of Cantonese disco songs and Hong Kong stars/celebrities.
Audit Committee and Financial Reporting Quality of Listed Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria: Moderating Role of Managerial Shareholdings
Authors: Saturday Horsfall Ekenta , Okpanachi Professor Joshua , Joshua Samuel Gambo
Published: October 2023

The quality of a firm’s financial report is crucial for assessing its wellbeing and boosting investor’s confidence. The number of financial scandals in recent years has increased questions about the financial reporting quality being presented for shareholder’s decision-making. This study examines audit committee and financial reporting quality of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria: moderating role of managerial shareholding. Secondary data covering a period of 15 years from 2007 – 2021 were extracted from the sample of 16 firms chosen from the population of 21 consumer goods firms that were listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group as at December 31, 2022. Multiple regression analysis results show that audit committee size and financial accounting expertise significantly impact the quality of financial reporting. Additionally, managerial shareholding is a significant factor in the relationship between the audit committee and financial reporting quality. To protect shareholder interest and stakeholders at large, the study recommends increasing managerial shareholding and maintaining the inclusion of financial experts in the audit committee. should be increased to help reduce opportunistic behavior by managers. Adhering to a minimum audit committee size of five members is recommended to ensure high-quality financial reporting, and provide relevant and useful information to shareholders and other stakeholders.
COMMERCIAL IDENTITY FOR HARDWARE STORE IN CIUDAD DEL ESTE
Authors: Mario Barboza Benitez Edgar , Elizabeth Miltos Romero Jazmin , Gabriel Zavala Escobar Teo
Published: October 2023

The commercial identity is defined as what the organization represents for its consumers, that is, those essential features that differentiate them from others, it can also be considered as the set of meanings that the public associates with an organization; and the reputation is defined as the judgment that is made on the organization, this work focuses specifically on the item of hardware stores with a problem based on the lack of a commercial identity, which leads to the presence of difficulties related to positioning within From the market. In this way, an investigation is presented that applies the quantitative paradigm, compiling information related to the strategies used by companies to achieve commercial identity. The survey technique was used for various companies in the hardware sector located on Av. San José in Ciudad del Este, in order to respond to the initially proposed objectives. The main results of the research work demonstrated the little knowledge of the use of branding by the owners of the companies and it is necessary to promote strategies that help to build the brand’s personality.
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR RETAILERS BEFORE THE ECONOMIC CRISIS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Gabriel Díaz Jiménez Juan , Natalia Feltes Dávalos María , Noemi Feltes Rodas Priscila
Published: October 2023

The current crisis caused by COVID-19 caused companies to interrupt their commercial activities, generating an abrupt economic slowdown. This situation has taken the world by surprise and workers in all areas were the most vulnerable to being affected by the pandemic crisis, leading to layoffs or temporary suspensions of their work activities, due to the difficult situation faced by companies. The main objective of this research was to plan business strategies that help the merchants of the CDE Jebai Center gallery in the face of the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The interview technique was applied through a questionnaire with open questions to a number of 25 companies from the Jebai Center gallery in Ciudad del Este. This research was developed under the paradigm of the qualitative approach and the level was explanatory. With the results of the data collection instruments, it was possible to understand that this crisis has generated great losses, mainly in economic and personal terms. Many companies applied strategies related to online sales through social networks, which was quite effective in avoiding the total closure of their businesses.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE INFORMAL SECTOR BEFORE A CURRENCY EXCHANGE COMPANY
Authors: Gissell González del Puerto Analía , Torres Villalba Griselda , Susana Villalba Román Edith
Published: October 2023

This research work is about the influence of the informal sector before foreign exchange companies. In Paraguay, specifically in Ciudad del Este, today there is a large number of people who are engaged in informal currency exchange on public roads, this problem is specifically focused on Avenida Adrián Jara in Ciudad del Este, in which there are several companies that are dedicated to currency exchange, which in a certain way are affected by the large number of people who provide the same service only informally. The main objective of this work was to describe the influence that the informal currency exchange generates before the formal companies that are dedicated to this item. The study had a qualitative approach, the explanatory level was used, interviews directed to the companies were used. Unfortunately, these companies have competition, which is even unfair, due to the ease with which the informal sector operates and, in most cases, they offer services without any type of control. At the end it was possible to verify that, being formally constituted, the companies enjoy full support from the entities to which they are subject, therefore, they offer benefits to their clients such as greater security and speed in their transactions, this in the long term establishes reliability and transparency links.
IMPORTANCE OF THE PROCEDURES MANUAL IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Authors: Ariel Santos Flores Adolfo , Jasmín Núñez González Andrea , Elizabeth Cubilla Acuña Cyntia
Published: October 2023

In the current world where we find ourselves, companies have had to adapt to new changes, we know that currently many companies direct their efforts to generate profits, taking into account simply the amount of sales of goods or services. , neglecting the administration of its human, technological and even financial resources. Every company for the development of its activities executes substantive and adjective processes. The nouns that correspond to those of the company’s objective and the adjectives that refer to those that support the main management. What is detrimental is that executing them does not have written policies and procedures, which radically affects the result of the management and therefore its strategic objectives.
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON BEAUTY CENTERS IN CIUDAD DEL ESTE
Authors: Yannet Flecha Escobar Liz
Published: October 2023

The general objective of this research is to analyze the economic and financial impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on beauty centers located in Ciudad Del Este. For this, the specific objectives dictated below are the following: to identify the services most affected by the outbreak of the Covid 19 pandemic, to describe the extent to which the decrease in services during the pandemic affects the profitability of beauty centers , and explain the marketing strategy that shopping centers should carry out to appease the level of debt due to the low liquidity flow caused by the decrease in services. This research is descriptive in nature; The hypothesis of said investigation is; the greater the impact, whether positive or negative, during the pandemic, the better or worse the situation will be in terms of economics and finances in beauty center companies.
ANALYSIS OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCEDURES OF RESTAURANTS IN MINGA GUAZÚ
Authors: Micaela Insaurralde Romero Jackelyn , Teresita Toledo Orzuza Mariel
Published: October 2023

This study analyzes the organizational structure and operating procedures of restaurants. At the same time, the review of the literature develops relevant aspects for the design of an adequate structure, which allows the quality of the services offered by the gastronomic establishment. Likewise, the research has a mixed approach, being the level of the descriptive study and has as a data collection instrument the structured survey with closed and open alternatives applied to four restaurants in the urban center of the City of Minga Guazú. Likewise, an interview is carried out with the Owner-Manager of one of the restaurants, exposing the valuable information provided by his experience in the gastronomic field as Manager-owner. of the business. The results of the field work made it possible to show that an adequate organizational and procedural structure favors the quality of gastronomic services.
USE OF E-COMMERCE IN MICRO-ENTERPRISES (MIE) OF CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES TRADE IN CIUDAD DEL ESTE
Authors: Andrés Arévalos Barreto Arnaldo , Fabiola Cabrera Estigarribia Liz , Felisa Garcete Caballero Perla
Published: October 2023

The objective of this study is to analyze the efficiency of E-commerce in the organization of the operational work of micro-companies of clothing and accessories trade located in Ciudad del Este. Likewise, the research has a mixed approach, being the level of the descriptive study. Likewise, as a data collection instrument, a structured survey with closed and open alternatives applied to six clothing and accessories stores located in the Carolina neighborhood of km 7 of Ciudad del Este was used. At the same time, an interview is conducted with one of the Owner Manager, taking into account the valuable information obtained from the experience of implementing e-commerce in the organization of operational work in a microenterprise. The work exposes the types of e-commerce currently used, the advantages and disadvantages that electronic commerce offers to micro-enterprises and the websites or social networks used for product marketing activity. The results of the field work made it possible to demonstrate the efficiency of e-commerce in the organization of the operational work of the clothing and accessories trade micro-enterprises located in Ciudad del Este.
¿Existe el fraude a la Ley Tributaria?
Authors: Palao Taboada Carlos
Published: October 2023

La cláusula general de sanción del fraude a la ley tributaria contenida en el artículo 24 de la Ley General Tributaria ha permanecido prácticamente sin aplicación; inicialmente por haberse utilizado indebidamente para este fin la calificación de los hechos imponibles. Reducida ésta por la Ley 25/1995 a sus límites adecuados, el empleo de la figura del fraude a la ley encuentra, sin embargo, resistencias que tienen su raíz ideológica en actitudes generales ante la aplicación del Derecho y la autonomía de la voluntad. Dichas actitudes han calado en la jurisprudencia, como lo demuestran recientes sentencias de la Audiencia Nacional, que incurren, según el autor de este trabajo, en graves confusiones metodológicas. El autor propugna la restitución al fraude a la ley de la función que le corresponde en la aplicación del Derecho tributario. Ello es indispensable, en su opinión, para conseguir la necesaria claridad metodológica en esa aplicación, lo cual redundará en beneficio de la seguridad jurídica, perjudicada por la actual confusión dogmática.
Los efectos del estatuto del contribuyente sobre la inspección de los tributos
Authors: Peña Garbín José Miguel
Published: October 2023

Como su título indica, el trabajo no pretende entrar en todas las cuestiones que suscita esa atractiva Ley 1/1998 conocida como Estatuto del Contribuyente. Tampoco es el momento de lamentarse por lo que pudo decir y no dijo. Pretende profundizar en las novedades más importantes en el campo de la Inspección de los Tributos que entendemos son la reducción de la prescripción a 4 años, la duración de las inspecciones, el derecho a una comprobación general y las novedades en el terreno de las sanciones. El objetivo no es sólo explicarlas sino también destacar sus interrogantes, los criterios administrativos y sus previsibles consecuencias en la práctica. La valoración de la Ley se deja al lector…
Los libros de contabilidad: perspectiva histórica y análisis mercantil y tributario actual
Authors: Martín Molina Pedro-Bautista , Benito Veiga Copo Abel
Published: October 2023

En este artículo se hace un minucioso estudio de los libros contables tanto desde un punto de vista mercantil como tributario. Partiendo de una breve reseña histórica, se analizan las obligaciones de los empresarios en cuanto a llevanza, y conservación de los libros de contabilidad, referidos a sociedades, empresarios individuales o profesionales, con las particularidades que cada uno de ellos tiene en cuanto a los diferentes libros que tienen obligación de llevar.
Sanciones tributarias, suspensión, garantías y el nuevo sistema de la Ley 1/1998, de 26 de febrero
Authors: Fenellós Puigcerver Vicente
Published: October 2023

La aprobación de la Ley de Derechos y Garantías del Contribuyente ha instaurado en su artículo 35 un nuevo tratamiento de la ejecutividad de las sanciones tributarias, que se ve culminado con el reciente Reglamento de 11 de septiembre de 1998 del régimen tributario sancionador. Por otro lado el artículo 4.3 de la ley consagra el principio de retroactividad de las normas tributarias sancionadoras en cuanto sean más favorables para los contribuyentes. Se trata éste de un principio general que debe suponer la devolución o reducción de las garantías aportadas en los procedimientos ya iniciados a la entrada en vigor de la Ley 1/1998. Una interpretación formalista por parte de la Administración de la disposición transitoria única no puede prevalecer frente al principo general citado, existiendo numerosos argumentos que conducen al carácter retroactivo de la inejecutividad de las sanciones, con los correspondientes efectos sobre las cauciones que las afianzaban.
Comentarios al nuevo procedimiento sancionador tributario
Authors: García Izquierdo Santiago
Published: October 2023

Analiza el autor el nuevo procedimiento sancionador tributario establecido por el Real Decreto 1930/1998, de 11 de septiembre, por el que se desarrolla el régimen sancionador tributario, haciendo un estudio sistemático, artículo por artículo, del procedimiento para la imposición de sanciones y de la suspensión de la ejecución de sanciones, destacando en particular aquellos aspectos del Reglamento que pudieran ser más conflictivos por adolecer de vicios que, en algún caso, incluso llegan a ser de legalidad, determinantes de su nulidad absoluta o de pleno derecho.
Impuesto sobre Sociedades: operaciones efectuadas en el período 1992-1995 entre sociedades vinculadas
Authors: Esteban Marina Ángel
Published: October 2023

El presente trabajo tiene por objeto analizar y exponer el trato discriminatorio dado a las operaciones efectuadas en el período 1992-1995 entre sociedades vinculadas, discriminación que inclusive se produce dentro de una misma empresa según que sus transacciones con sociedad vinculada se hayan efectuado dentro o fuera del referido período.
La extensión de la sujeción tributaria en el derecho comparado y la nueva ley de renta
Authors: De la Cueva González-Cotera Álvaro
Published: October 2023

Análisis del artículo 9.3 de la Ley 40/1998, de 9 de diciembre, del Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas, donde se configura un sistema de extensión ilimitada de la sujeción tributaria, al considerar residentes en nuestro país a los contribuyentes de nacionalidad española que cambien su residencia a un paraíso fiscal, y en consecuencia los sujeta a tributación por toda su renta mundial. Asimismo, el autor analiza los sistemas de extensión vigentes en otros países.