bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Private Sector Investment on Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Ndanusa Adamu , Adamu Abdul , Madu Baba
Published: October 2024

The study examined the effect of private sector investment on economic growth in the liberalised Nigerian economy 1990 to 2021. The data for this were analysed using descriptive and analytical tools. The study employed Auto-regressive distribution lags model (ARDL) estimation technique based on the unit root test to determine the effect of four major factors;  Loan and Advances (LA), Interest rate (INTR) Exchange rate (EXR) and Inflation rate (INFR) on real gross domestic product (RGDP) which proxies economic growth. Findings revealed that there is negative and significant impact of Interest rate (INTR) Exchange rate (EXR) and Inflation rate (INFR) on economic growth in Nigeria. The study thus concludes that, by improving and strengthening private sector investment, economic growth would be enhanced in Nigeria. The study therefore recommends that in order to boost economic growth in Nigeria more emphasis should be placed on encouraging private investment through domestic and foreign financing.
Towards Corporate Financial Performance: What is the Role of Board Gender Diversity?
Authors: Mwambuli Erick Lusekelo , Mushi Hilda
Published: October 2024

This study seeks to analyse the influence of board gender diversity in influencing the firm financial performance using the agency theory, resource dependency theory and human capital theory in the study. The study population is the forty-nine (49) banks licensed by Bank of Tanzania (BOT) as at December 2022. The study used purposive method of sampling technique and only listed banks were selected as study sample. The study used panel data from listed banks in the Dar es salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) market for the period of ten (10) years from 2013 to 2022. Our study has used secondary data through bank’s annual audited reports extracted from their specific websites and DSE website. Our study used both descriptive and inferential analysis where data collected were analysed by using the STATA 15. The study used return to asset (ROA) as dependent variable and female director education, female director tenure and female director leadership as independent variables. Our results show that female directors on the boardroom with consideration of demographic features of education, tenure and leadership does not significantly influence financial performance of firms. Furthermore, our study recommends further researchers to measure the non-financial influence that female directors may have on firms.
Power Quality Disturbance Monitoring in PV Integrated Power System with Mode Decomposition and Ensemble Extreme Learning Machine
Authors: Choudhury A.R. , Mallick R.K. , Agrawal R. , Nayak P.
Published: October 2024

Power quality disturbance (PQD) monitoring has become an important issue in modern power system due to integration of several  renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic (PV), wind energy system (WES), Fuel cells etc. This research presents a mode  decomposed based ensemble extreme learning machine (EELM) to recognise and classify the PQD events with higher accuracy in terms  of rapid learning speed and smaller computational burden in a complete PV based power system, The PQD signals are decomposed  using a variational mode decomposition (VMD) to obtain effective band limited intrinsic mode functions (BIIMF) which leads to compute  robust features and improves classification accuracy. For Power Quality Disturbances detection and classification, an ensemble extreme learning machine is suggested since an ensemble outperforms any single contributing model in terms of performance and prediction.  The proposed VMD-EELM approach is validated in a modified IEEE 13 Bus system integrating PV with eleven types of PQDs. The proposed  research having 100% classification accuracy for no noise and 99.88%, 99.94% 99.94% for 20dB, 30dB and 40dB noises respectively. It is  being demonstrated that the suggested method can reliably identify and track PQD occurrences both with and without noise.
Effect of Modulation Domain Coupled KalmanSpectral Filter on Speech Enhancement over Wireless Voiced Communication System
Authors: Olawole E.T. , Akande D.O. , Adeyemo Z.K. , Ojo F.K. , Ojo S.I.
Published: October 2024

Noise suppression in speech signal has received great attention in signal processing research community. However, existing methods of  noise suppression such as the time-domain Kalman filter suffers from the psychoacoustic and physiological characteristic feature while  the spectral subtraction technique performed in the modulation domain is associated with remnant noise in the enhanced speech signal.  Therefore, in this paper, a Modulation-Domain coupled Kalman-Spectral Filtering (MD-KSF) in a single channel system is proposed to  address the aforementioned shortcomings in the two existing techniques. The simulation of the proposed coupled MD-KSF was  performed in MATLAB software environment. The evaluation of the proposed coupled MD-KSF technique in terms of Spectral waveform,  Mean Square Error (MSE) and Log Spectral Distance (LSD) was performed. Furthermore, Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality (PESQ)  and Short-Time Objective Intelligibility (STOI) tests were employed to validate the quality and intelligibility of the proposed coupled MD- KSF using the NOIZEUS corpus data set. The proposed technique shows significant noise suppression over the existing techniques.
Polychlorinated Biphenyl Levels and Associated Health Risks in Indoor Atmosphere of Beauty Salons
Authors: Atanda A.S. , Adeniran J.A. , Adewoye L.
Published: October 2024

Exposure to high concentrations of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs) has negative impacts on human wellbeing and the climate. This  study determined the concentration, sources and health risks of PCBs in selected beauty shops in Ilorin, Kwara state. Air samples from  fourteen beauty salons were taken using Solvent-Impregnated Polyurethane Foam (SIP-PUF) passive samplers for 30 days. The  concentration of PCBs was determined with Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS) operated in a Selected Ionization Mode  (SIM). The health risk assessment of the PCBs was estimated using the Toxicity Equivalence Quotient (TEQ), Incremental Life Cancer Risk  (ILCR), and Hazard Quotient (HQ) prescribed by United State Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The Positive Matrix Factorization  (PMF) method was used in the source apportionment study. The average concentration of the PCBs ranged from 0.11–3.32 µg/m3 . The  average TEQs for the PCBs in the beauty salon ambient air ranged between 2.96 × 10−1 - 9.30 × 10−1 ng WHO-TEQ/m3 . ILCRs and HQs  estimated for the beauty shops considered were lower than 10-6 and 1 (USEPA set limit) for both adults and children. Eight factors were  identified to be associated with the PCB sources; the most predominant sources are combined paint and pigment and mixed sources,    which accounted for 20.08 and 28.91% of the total PCBs, respectively.
A Hybrid Method for Identifying Critical Failure Modes in a Ball Mill
Authors: Akintola A. P. , Muvengei O.M. , Kimotho J.K. , Muchiri A.K.
Published: October 2024

The reliability of a ball mill is crucial for the seamless operation of ore processing and other industrial plants, where unexpected  equipment failure or downtime can result in significant financial losses and reduced production efficiency. Thus, this paper examined a  hybrid method for identifying critical failure modes in a ball mill using the Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis combined with  the Complex Proportional Assessment with Grey Numbers (COPRAS-G). The COPRAS-G method was employed to assess the criticality of  various failure modes by determining the weights of significant failure modes in the bearing, gearbox, motor, and shaft components of a  ball mill. It was observed that gear seal failure is the most critical failure with percentage contribution (Ni) of 100%, while bearing wear is  the least critical failure with percentage contribution (Ni) of 62%. The result suggests that failure modes of gear seal failure, gear pitting,  motor bearing fatigue, and shaft fracture are regarded as the main contributors to failure with percentage contribution (Ni) of 100%,  97%, 87% and 83% respectively. Current ball mill maintenance includes corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance. For failure  modes with high criticality, predictive maintenance was advised, while for moderate and low criticality, corrective and preventive  maintenance were advised.
Optimization of Non-Thermal Treatment Methods and Extrusion Temperature on Quality of Rice Pasta Enriched with Cirina butyrospermi
Authors: Sanusi M.S. , Bello A.B. , Oke O.L. , Sholabomi R.M. , Adedeji I.B. , Olaleye S.A. , Idowu M.O. , Imam M.A. , Tajudeen A.A. , Alasi S.O. , Olaniran T.B. , Henshaw F. , Sunmonu M.O.
Published: October 2024

Food security remains a critical global challenge, necessitating the exploration of sustainable and  nutrient-rich food alternatives such as  edible insects. This study investigated and optimized the effect of treatment methods (boiling, ultrasound, and a combined boiling and  ultrasound treatment) on Cirina butyrospermi and extrusion temperature (70℃, 80℃ and 90℃) on some quality (crude protein, in-vitro  protein digestibility, calcium, zinc, iron, cooking time, water uptake ratio, lightness, and colour change) of rice pasta. The effect of  treatment methods on Cirina butyrospermi powder and extrusion temperature on crude protein ranged from 15.85 to 18.27%, in-vitro  protein digestibility (80.42-88.55%), calcium (48.53-56.25 mg/100g), zinc (2.42-3.56 mg/100g), iron (3.34-5.13 mg/100g), cooking time (8.50  - 19.50 min), water uptake ratio (1.15 - 1.90), lightness value (4.19 - 50.73) and colour change (4.47 - 51.13), respectively. The combined  boiling and ultrasound treatment on Cirina butyrospermi powder and higher extrusion temperature gave rice pasta the highest protein,  calcium, zinc, and iron content while lower extrusion temperature along with boiling treatment, increased in-vitro protein digestibility.  Optimum conditions for desirable rice pasta were achieved at 80°C extrusion temperature with combined boiling and ultrasound  treatment. Conclusively, exploring edible insects like Cirina butyrospermi under an accurate treatment method and extrusion condition  could aid in the development of nutrient-rich rice pasta.
Ideas and Methods of Cognitive Science in the Studies of International Relations and Foreign Policy
Authors: Suchkov M. A. , Baykov A. A.
Published: October 2024

International studies have recently witnessed a renaissance of interest in the study of decision-making patterns related to the influence of individual and group actors and the resulting need to understand their deep psychology, the nature of their incentives and motivations. Such studies update the application of behavioral and cognitive sciences in the field of international relations and foreign policy, and encourage the adaptation of the methodology of specialized disciplines to solve complex socio-political problems. The present paper is an attempt to inventory key research subject areas and related literature, as well as to demonstrate the application of existing theories to the analysis of current political issues.
Subjective Well-Being of Students with Disabilities in Kazakhstan: An Exploration of Practice
Authors: Karibaev Zhasulan , Zhumabayeva Aziya , Kurbonova Bakhtikhon , Nurgaliyeva Saniya
Published: October 2024

This study aims to examine the factors that mediate the impact of physical disabilities on the subjective well-being of learners with disabilities in Kazakhstan. Classified as descriptive research, the study sample consists of students from four to eight Kazakh language classes in Almaty, Kazakhstan, totaling 76 male and female students. Subjective vitality is considered one of the indicators of subjective well-being. The data show that the meaningfulness of life has the strongest correlation with the Vt-d scale. The study findings also reveal that personal efforts, an active role in one's own situation, and a desire for self-development serve as the foundation for harmonious personal development and subjective well-being. An analysis of variance reveals a statistically significant effect of disability on life satisfaction; however, the vast y majority of differences appear at the trend level and/or are caused by the combined impact of gender and disability factors. The study's findings enable the development of recommendations for educational policymakers and specialists working in the disability assistance system.
Dyslexic Learners Appropriated in the South African Schooling Environment: A Legal and Philosophical Analysis
Authors: Langeveldt Dean Collin , Pietersen Doniwen
Published: October 2024

Learning is more difficult for students with dyslexia, a learning disability that affects 10% of the population. South African dyslexic students face various challenges, including inadequate help and limited access to assistive technology. Their challenges highlight the key laws and regulations protecting dyslexic learners. The goal of laws and regulations is to ensure that these learners receive the necessary accommodations and support. This article addresses these concerns by offering solutions and outlining helpful tools. It has been proven that these tools help dyslexic learners enhance their reading and writing skills and promote their independence. Creating an inclusive learning environment is crucial for fostering positive attitudes toward dyslexia. Increased awareness of this learning problem is needed among educators, parents, and policymakers. This theoretical study was based on the theory of successful intelligence, which made it possible to investigate how students characterise their mastery of the process of becoming teachers and immersing themselves in a curriculum that promotes inclusivity with a psychological-spectrum disease such as dyslexia. The study emphasizes the significance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in improving educational practices for dyslexic learners, despite its theoretical limitations that prevent empirical measurement of tools' impact on learning. This way, dyslexic learners can receive the necessary help and adaptations to succeed.
The Impact of Teachers' Classroom Behavior Management Strategies on Learning Behavior among Chinese Art Students
Authors: He Disi , Arifani Yudhi , Liu Yaoping , Siripala Wannaporn , Songsiengchai Saifon , Suryanti Sri
Published: October 2024

Previous studies have examined teachers' classroom behavior management strategies (TCBMS) and students' learning behavior (SLB) from a static perspective, particularly outside the realm of art education. This mixed-methods study aimed to comprehensively explore the detailed correlation between each dimension and the dynamic elements of TCBMS and SLB variables. Eighty-seven teachers and 453 students from Chinese art universities completed an online survey on TCBMS and SLB. Additionally, in-depth interviews with five art teachers were conducted to examine the dynamic aspects of learning behavior. Quantitative data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) to explain the impact of TCBMS on SLB. The research findings reveal that all aspects of TCBMS positively contribute to SLB. Three components of TCBMS were particularly dominant in improving SLB: feedback, the student-teacher relationship, and the use of traditional writing on the whiteboard. Teachers' feedback emerged as the most effective method for encouraging students' attention in art classroom learning. The study also examined how teachers provided input to their art students and the subsequent impact on their learning.
Common Misconceptions About Absolute Value and Related Thinking Strategies
Authors: Altarawneh Awad Faek , Alkhateeb Mohammad Ahmad
Published: October 2024

This research paper seeks to identify the widespread misconceptions held by pre-service mathematics teachers regarding absolute value and the associated thinking strategies. The researchers constructed a comprehension test consisting of thirty-two items, all based on the concept of absolute value. A total of 60 Mathematics majors enrolled in Jordanian universities took the test. After purposeful selection, interviews were conducted with fifteen of the respondents in order to obtain in-depth information and confirm their written test responses. Upon thorough analysis of the data, it was concluded that most subjects encountered difficult in solving the absolute value equations and that there were clear discrepancies in the definitions of absolute value held by the participants. Moreover, it was found that the common errors committed by the students fell into one of six categories: (i) removing the two absolute value symbols; (ii) focusing deeply on rules; (iii) converting the two absolute value symbols into parentheses; (iv) ignoring the number within the two absolute value bars; (v) lack of algebraic treatments; and (vi) inability to graph the absolute value. These findings indicate that there are fundamental pedagogical errors made during the teaching and learning process for certain maths topics.
Bir Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Öğretim Elemanları ve Öğrencilerinin Estetik Cerrahiye Yönelik Tutumları
Authors: Karakaya Sena , Tunç Zeynep , Dinçer Elif , Soydaş Duygu , Yıldız Fındık Ümmü
Published: October 2024

Giriş: Estetik cerrahi girişim sayıları arttıkça, hastalara bakım verenlerin rolleri değişmekte ve artmakta; estetik cerrahiye karşı tutumları önem kazanmaktadır.

Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı bir sağlık bilimleri fakültesi, hemşirelik, beslenme ve diyetetik ile fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon bölümleri öğretim elemanları ve öğrencilerinin estetik cerrahiye yönelik tutumlarının değerlendirilmesidir.

Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı türdeki bu araştırma, Şubat- Mart 2020 tarihleri arasında, bir sağlık bilimleri fakültesinde 38 öğretim elemanı ve 870 öğrenci ile yürütüldü. Veriler bir tanımlayıcı bilgi formu ve Kozmetik Cerrahiyi Kabul Ölçeği kullanılarak toplandı. Verilerin değerlendirilmesinde tanımlayıcı analizler, Student t testi ve doğrusal (lineer) regresyon analizi kullanıldı.
Bulgular: Öğretim elemanlarının Kozmetik Cerrahiyi Kabul Ölçeği toplam puan ortalaması 54.16 ± 18.99, öğrencilerin ise 54.19 ± 20.08 olarak belirlendi. Öğretim elemanlarının ölçek toplam puan ortalamalarının estetik cerrahi girişim geçirmeyi düşünme durumlarına göre farklılık gösterdiği belirlendi (p = .000). Daha önce estetik cerrahi girişim geçirmiş olma, sosyal çevrede estetik cerrahi girişim geçirmiş bir birey olması, estetik cerrahi girişim geçirmeyi düşünme, estetik cerrahinin sağlık açısından zararsız olduğunu düşünme ve dini görüşlerin estetik cerrahiye engel olmayacağını düşünmenin öğrencilerin estetik cerrahiye yönelik tutumları için önemli yordayıcı değişkenler olduğu belirlendi (p = .000).

Sonuç: Öğretim elemanlarının ve öğrencilerin estetik cerrahiye yönelik tutumları orta düzeyde belirlendi. Estetik cerrahi girişim geçirmeyi düşünen öğretim elemanlarının tutum düzeyleri diğerlerine göre yüksekti. Öğrencilerin estetik cerrahiye yönelik tutumlarını yordayan faktörler daha önce estetik cerrahi girişim geçirmiş olma, sosyal çevrede estetik cerrahi girişim geçirmiş bir birey olması, estetik cerrahi girişim geçirmeyi düşünme, estetik cerrahinin sağlık açısından zararsız olduğunu düşünme ve dini görüşlerin estetik cerrahiye engel olmayacağını düşünme olarak belirlendi. Bu değişkenlerden oluşan model öğrencilerin estetik cerrahiye yönelik tutum düzeylerindeki değişimin %41.6’sını açıklamaktadır. Öğretim elemanlarının ve öğrencilerin estetik cerrahiye yönelik tutumlarının olumlu değişimi için girişimlerde bulunulmasını önermekteyiz.
El “proyecto de vida” como categoría jurídica sujeta a exigibilidad y reivindicación en el ámbito constitucional
Authors: Ordóñez Carpio Fernando Esteban , Zamora Vázquez Ana Fabiola
Published: October 2024

En el presente artículo, se estudiará al “proyecto de vida” como categoría jurídica del derecho constitucional, enmarcado en el ámbito de los derechos existenciales; entendidos estos como aquellos cuya finalidad estriba en revestir de garantías al acervo psíquico o anímico de los seres humanos, dentro del cual, sin duda, se encuentra el derecho a auto determinarse y hacer una proyección de las metas que espera alcanzar durante su vida, y los caminos a recorrer para conseguirlo. La confección de tal “proyecto de vida”, dependerá de la libérrima facultad que deben tener las personas para escoger, de entre un abanico de posibilidades existenciales, aquellas que, según sus propias deducciones les han de conducir hacia la consecución de su íntima realización. Aclarado el valor que el “proyecto de vida” tiene para el derecho, el presente artículo analizará el incipiente desarrollo normativo y jurisprudencial que esta categoría jurídica ha merecido en el Ecuador; y, realizará un breve análisis del tratamiento que le dispensa la jurisprudencia constitucional, así como el esperanzador desarrollo del tema en los fallos de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos.
La competencia y su desafío en las plataformas digitales: una revolución de proporciones económicas
Authors: Macías Véliz José Nolberto , Holguín Acosta Petter Alexander , Martínez Rubio Yarely Dayana , Landaburu Mendoza Jimmy Rafael
Published: October 2024

Las competencias que enfrentan las plataformas digitales actualmente generan un impacto económico sustancial en la revolución digital, por lo cual el panorama empresarial ha evolucionado, además se ha visto fuertemente influenciado en el marco competitivo, así como también el papel de la globalización actual de los negocios digitales, por lo que es importante analizar la competencia de dichas plataformas determinando la influencia que tienen, sin olvidar sus posibles efectos en la productividad general de la economía, se hallaron resultados de la innovación que tienen las tecnologías en los últimos años y como estas han incidido en el desarrollo de nuevos modelos de negocios, causando un impacto en las estructuras de negocios tradicionales, por lo que, es importante tener en cuenta la diferenciación de estrategias empresariales y su innovación para afrontar este nuevo desafío competitivo, se demuestra que las plataformas digitales así como también la economía digital actual desempeñan un papel significativo en el ámbito empresarial así como también en la economía en sus últimos años, por lo que se determinó que generan un mayor nivel de eficiencia en las empresas gracias al campo tecnológico utilizado.
Análisis del sector cacaotero ecuatoriano desde su cadena de valor
Authors: Mendoza Vargas Emma Yolanda , Escobar Terán Harold Elbert , Boza Valle Jhon Alejandro
Published: October 2024

El artículo analiza la cadena de valor del cacao en Ecuador, destacando su relevancia económica y social. Aunque el cultivo es importante, no se traduce en mejoras significativas para los agricultores. La cadena sigue vinculada a estructuras antiguas, mientras el mercado mundial influye en su evolución. Se destaca la necesidad de desarrollar condiciones de vida y capacidades sociales para el progreso sostenible del sector cacaotero ecuatoriano. El estudio destaca las fortalezas de la cadena de valor del cacao ecuatoriano: alta calidad, variedades reconocidas, demanda internacional. Sin embargo, enfrenta debilidades como la pérdida de productores y amenazas. Se mencionan iniciativas de transformación y participación en la producción de chocolates, con riesgos como acceso a financiación. Se sugieren acciones como capacitación técnica masiva, asociaciones y exploración de nichos de mercado para impulsar la transformación en la economía cacaotera.
Valoración de morteros con cemento de albañilería y agregados de residuos de construcción en viviendas
Authors: Hidalgo Jiménez Mauricio Alberto , Escamirosa Montalvo Lorenzo Franco
Published: October 2024

El reciclaje de residuos de construcción y demolición (RCD), es una práctica esencial para reducir de los efectos negativos que ocasionan al medioambiente y los daños en la salud debido a los lixiviados que generan. También favorece la conservación de recursos naturales, al recuperar y reutilizar la materia prima para la elaboración de morteros aplicados en la construcción de viviendas. En este artículo, se presentan los resultados de los análisis realizados a 90 especímenes de morteros elaborados con mezclas de cemento de albañilería y áridos reciclados procedentes de aplanados, bloques y concreto hidráulico de los RCD generados en obras y depositados en sitios ilegales en Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, México.Los resultados muestran que las resistencias a la compresión de los morteros supera la mínima establecida en las normas, por lo que se reconoce la importancia de su uso en aplanados o recubrimientos, pegado de piezas de bloques y ladrillos, etc.
Metodología para el desarrollo de la enseñanza-aprendizaje de la lectura en estudiantes con discapacidad intelectual
Authors: Ortiz Cortes Karen Aida
Published: October 2024

La investigación aborda la enseñanza de la lectura a personas con discapacidad intelectual, destacando la importancia de métodos educativos inclusivos y adaptativos. Se identifican barreras en las metodologías estandarizadas y la falta de recursos adaptados, proponiendo estrategias personalizadas y accesibles. La pregunta de investigación planteada fue: ¿Cómo diseñar una metodología alternativa para el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de la lectura en estudiantes con discapacidad intelectual? Se propone la metodología de enseñanza-aprendizaje basada en la historia social, que emplea historias cotidianas con lenguaje simple y soportes sensoriales para facilitar la comprensión y la aplicación práctica. Esta metodología demuestra ser una alternativa prometedora para promover no solo una mayor autonomía sino también una inclusión efectiva en el ámbito educativo. Sin embargo, se reconocen ciertas limitaciones, como la necesidad de adaptación en diferentes contextos y la dependencia de recursos y capacitación adecuados para su implementación exitosa.
Análisis de los factores determinantes del desempleo en Ecuador durante el período 2000-2022
Authors: Toala Mendieta Diana Nallely , León Mena Jossybeth , Bernal Yamuca Jorge Luis , Rivera Velasco José Luis
Published: October 2024

El desempleo en Ecuador es una variable crítica que afecta la calidad de vida y la estabilidad económica del país, generando problemas como pobreza, informalidad laboral, delincuencia y migración. El presente estudio tiene como objetivo ofrecer una visión integral de los factores determinantes del desempleo en Ecuador, evaluando el impacto de dichos factores en el período 2000-2022, con el fin de proporcionar una comprensión profunda de las dinámicas subyacentes de esta problemática. El trabajo se guio por un enfoque cuantitativo y un alcance descriptivo y explicativo. Se utilizaron datos longitudinales provenientes de fuentes secundarias confiables y se aplicó una regresión lineal múltiple. Los resultados muestran que la inflación y el PIB per cápita a precios constantes tienen un efecto negativo en la tasa de desempleo, mientras que la inversión extranjera directa y el salario mínimo tienden a aumentar el desempleo. Entre los principales hallazgos destaca la relación inversa entre el PIB per cápita y el desempleo, que confirma la Ley de Okun y subraya la importancia del crecimiento económico para la creación de empleo.
Patrones de desigualdad en la dimensión educación en el Ecuador
Authors: Mendieta Contreras Angelica Samira , Chifla González Danelly Alexandra , Muñoz Mero Edison Daniel , Yela Burgos Roger Tomás
Published: October 2024

La educación juega un papel fundamental en la desigualdad de renta en una sociedad debido a que es un factor determinante en los niveles de ingresos de las personas. El objetivo de la investigación es evaluar los patrones de desigualdad en la dimensión educación en el Ecuador para el periodo 2010-2022, considerando variables como el nivel promedio de educación, la tasa bruta de matriculación, el gasto en educación y la tasa de desempleo. El enfoque cuantitativo y el diseño no experimental y longitudinal permite analizar las relaciones en educación entre las distintas provincias a través de clúster. La investigación revela una reducción gradual en el índice de Gini educativo, un aumento en los años promedio de escolaridad, una notable brecha educacional entre provincias y la existencia de desafíos significativos. Se concluye que, si bien ha habido mejoras, la desigualdad educativa sigue siendo un limitante para el desarrollo socioeconómico del Ecuador.
Criptococosis del sistema nervioso central en pacientes con VIH: revisión de la literatura
Authors: Gonzalez Angel , Salas Contreras Francy Hollminn , Romero Galabay Ignacia Margarita
Published: October 2024

La criptococosis del sistema nervioso central en pacientes con VIH representa un desafío clínico significativo debido a su alta incidencia y complejidad en el diagnóstico y tratamiento. En este estudio, se investigó la manifestación clínica, diagnóstico, complicaciones y tratamiento de la criptococosis del Sistema Nervioso Central (SNC) en pacientes con VIH. Se llevó a cabo una revisión bibliográfica exhaustiva utilizando plataformas reconocidas como Scopus, Proquest, Web of Science, Taylor & Francis y PubMed para identificar estudios relevantes publicados desde 2019 hasta 2024. Se aplicaron criterios de inclusión y exclusión para garantizar la calidad y relevancia de la literatura revisada. Los resultados revelaron una alta incidencia de criptococosis en pacientes con VIH, con una variedad de manifestaciones clínicas neurológicas. Se identificaron complicaciones significativas asociadas con el tratamiento antifúngico y se destacó la importancia de considerar la carga de comorbilidades en la evaluación y tratamiento de estos pacientes. Además, se observó que el tratamiento antifúngico agresivo y prolongado, incluyendo la administración de anfotericina B seguida de terapia de mantenimiento con fluconazol, fue fundamental para lograr la esterilización del líquido cefalorraquídeo y prevenir recurrencias. La criptococosis en pacientes con VIH requiere una atención integral y multidisciplinaria para optimizar los resultados clínicos y la calidad de vida de los pacientes. Los hallazgos de esta investigación proporcionan información crucial para mejorar la comprensión y el manejo de esta enfermedad, y resaltan la importancia de una aproximación multidisciplinaria para abordar los desafíos clínicos asociados, subrayando la importancia de un monitoreo estrecho y una atención multidisciplinaria para optimizar los resultados del tratamiento y reducir los efectos adversos.
ORGANISATION CARBON FOOTPRINT ASSESSMENT AND GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION EMISSION OF YALA RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY, THAILAND
Authors:   Yala Rajabhat University, JIJAI SUNWANEE , NAMBURI SIRICHAI ,   Yala Rajabhat University, MUADCHIM MAYTIYA ,   Yala Rajabhat University, THONGMARK NARUMOL ,   Yala Rajabhat University, MUHAMAD NISAPORN ,   Yala Rajabhat University, HAJIMASALAEH WARUNEE ,   Yala Rajabhat University, PRADABPHETRAT PIYARUK ,   Yala Rajabhat University
Published: October 2024

This research aims to study carbon footprint assessment and the guidelines for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the Yala Rajabhat University in southern Thailand. Data was collected from January to December 2020 for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions. The methodology followed the guidelines of the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation (Public Organisation). The greenhouse gas emissions can be classified into three categories: (1) Direct GHG emissions, (2) electricity indirect GHG emissions, and (3) other indirect GHG emissions. The results showed that Scope 2 indirect greenhouse gas emissions from energy consumption had the highest amount of greenhouse gas emissions at 1,625,941.82 kilogrammes of carbon dioxide equivalent (kgCO2 e/year). Amount of greenhouse gas emissions were 182,144.76 and 28,545.71 kgCO2 e/year for Scope 3 and Scope 1, respectively. Guidelines for reducing greenhouse gas emissions electricity consumption of the Yala Rajabhat University urgently needed. To reduce the amount of carbon footprint. This can be done in the form of (1) energy management, including reducing electricity use, (2) solid waste management using the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) principle, and (3) fuel efficiency and renewable energy adoption.
Peran Pemerintah Dalam Menjaga Kelestarian Maritim
Authors: Kome Ellen Elisabeth , Yusnaldi Yusnaldi , Yulianto Bayu Asih , Widodo Pujo , Suwarno Panji
Published: October 2024

Indonesia, sebagai negara kepulauan terbesar di dunia dengan keanekaragaman hayati laut yang luar biasa, memiliki tanggung jawab besar dalam menjaga kelestarian ekosistem maritimnya. Pemerintah Indonesia memainkan peran penting melalui berbagai upaya yang meliputi regulasi dan kebijakan, pembentukan kawasan konservasi laut, program restorasi terumbu karang, pengelolaan perikanan berkelanjutan, pendidikan dan peningkatan kesadaran masyarakat, serta kerjasama internasional. Kebijakan dan regulasi seperti Undang-Undang No. 32 Tahun 2009 tentang Perlindungan dan Pengelolaan Lingkungan Hidup memberikan dasar hukum yang kuat untuk perlindungan ekosistem laut. Pembentukan kawasan konservasi laut yang luas bertujuan untuk melindungi habitat kritis dan spesies yang terancam. Program restorasi terumbu karang dan pengelolaan perikanan yang berkelanjutan membantu memastikan keberlanjutan sumber daya laut. Peningkatan kesadaran masyarakat dan kerjasama internasional juga menjadi bagian penting dari upaya pemerintah dalam menjaga kelestarian lingkungan laut. Semua langkah ini menunjukkan komitmen pemerintah Indonesia untuk melindungi kekayaan maritimnya dan memastikan keberlanjutan ekosistem laut bagi generasi mendatang.
The Temple as a Tangible Heritage of India: A Living Testament to Culture, Spirituality, and Architecture
Authors:   Assistant Professor in Histor yGCW Kathua Under supervision Prof, Poonam Choudhary Centre for Studies in Museology University of Jammu, Bassin Romika
Published: October 2024

The temples of India stand as a remarkable testimony to the nation’s spiritual, cultural, and architectural heritage. This paper delves into the multifaceted role of temples as tangible heritage, tracing their evolution from the early Gupta period to the architectural marvels of the Chola and Chandela dynasties. It explores the architectural diversity across regions, from the Nagara and Dravida styles to the unique Kalinga and Vesara forms. Temples are not just religious spaces but have historically served as cultural, social, and economic centers, nurturing art, education, and local economies. Their architectural brilliance, rich symbolism, and sacred geometry embody profound spiritual philosophies. Moreover, temples reflect the political and social history of India, with kings commissioning grand edifices to solidify their rule and connect with the divine. The preservation of these temples, many of which are threatened by neglect, environmental factors, and human activity, is crucial. Governmental and international efforts, including UNESCO designations, play a significant role in conserving these living monuments. As India modernizes, safeguarding its temple heritage is essential to maintaining the continuity of its cultural and spiritual identity for future generations.
Protection of the Fulfillment of Rights of Women Victims of Trafficking from a Human Rights Perspective
Authors:   Master of Law, Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Ginting Rizqi Maharani , Soponyono Eko ,   Lecturer Master of Law, Faculty of Law, Diponegoro University, Semarang
Published: October 2024

Human trafficking remains a significant global issue. The UNODC reports 40.3 million annual cases, with 71% involving women. The National Human Rights Commission monitors and addresses these cases. Research, according to Soerjono Soekanto, involves analyzing and constructing methodology. The research aims to enhance understanding of policy implementation in protecting victims' rights through a human rights perspective. In upholding human rights, governments must prioritize protecting victims' rights. Safeguarding individuals, especially women, from crimes like trafficking is essential for human rights protection, highlighting the crucial role of laws in preventing such offenses. The protection of human rights, especially for victims, is crucial for governments to uphold citizens' rights. Human trafficking is driven by economic, educational, and technological factors. Preventive and repressive measures are required to combat trafficking effectively, including law enforcement, intergovernmental cooperation, and addressing root causes. Restitution is a constitutional right for victims, but enforcement challenges remain. Agencies must ensure victims' rights are upheld.
Islamic Entrepreneur in the Business Concept of Prophet Muhammad SAW: A Conceptual Review
Authors:   Universitas Khaerun Ternate, Sirat Abdul Hadi , Rusandry Rusandry ,   Universitas Khaerun Ternate, Baharuddin Gunawan ,   Universitas Pancasila Jakarta, Indonesia, Possumah Bayu Taufiq ,   Institut Agama Islam Tazkia, Indonesia
Published: October 2024

This research examines the concept of Islamic entrepreneurship based on the Prophet Muhammad's business practices and its relevance to the modern business context. Through a systematic literature review method, this research analyses primary and secondary sources on the history of Islamic economics, the biography of Prophet Muhammad, and contemporary literature on Islamic business ethics. The main findings show that the Prophet's business practices were based on fundamental Islamic principles such as tawhid, justice, and social responsibility. The main characteristics of Prophet Muhammad's busines s include honesty, professionalism, quality orientation, focus on customer satisfaction, and fair partne rship. This research reveals that the concept of Islamic entrepreneurship has strong relevance to the contemporary business context, especially in the asp ects of business ethics, leadership with integrity, and corporate social responsibility. Although its implementation faces challenges such as lack of in depth understanding and conflict with conventional systems, there are significant opportunities for the development of Islamic entrepreneurship, especially in countries with large Muslim populations. The s tudy concludes that the concept of Islamic entrepreneurship offers a more ethical, sustainable and benefit oriented business paradigm, which can provide inspiration for global efforts in building a more just economic system. Recommendations are put forward for business practitioners, policy makers, academics, educational institutions, and Islamic business organizations to encourage the implementation and further development of this concept.
The Application of Elsa Speak Software in English Teachingat Can Tho University of Technology – A Case Study
Authors:   Can Tho University of Technology, Ngân M.A.Phạm Thị Bích , Thủy M.A.Lưu Thu ,   Can Tho University of Technology, Nguyệt M.A.Nguyễn Thị Minh ,   Can Tho University of Technology, Hân M.A.Thái Phan Bảo ,   Can Tho University of Technology, Huệ Ph. D.Phạm Thị ,   Can Tho University of Technology
Published: October 2024

This paperdelves into the effectiveness of the Elsa Speak software in improving English pronunciation and speaking-listeningskills among English-majored freshmen and sophomores at Can Tho University of Technology (CTUT). The study was conducted with63 students ina three-month experimental usage phase (where students learned the basics in class and practiced at home using ELSA). The results showed that during this phase, students using ELSA Speak had noticeable improvements in pronunciation and communication confidence. ELSA Speak helps students recognize and correct their pronunciation errors, thereby improving the quality of their speaking and listening skills. However, challenges such as dependence on technology and the necessity of skills to use the software were also noted. Our study concludes that integrating assistive technology such as ELSA Speak into the curriculum can have positive effects and should be considered for widespread application.
Current Status of Logistics Infrastructure Associated with the Development of Vietnam’s Sea Tourism
Authors:   University of Labour and Social Affairs, Dung Ph.D. Mai Thi , Ngan Nguyen Bao ,   Vinschool the Harmony middle and high school
Published: October 2024

With a coastline of 3260 kilometers, 2.773 islands, and 28 coastal provinces, Vietnam has a great potential for sea tourism development. One of the factors affecting this development is logistics infrastructure. This research paper aims to analyze all of the logistics infrastructure factors including highways, railways, inland waterways, seaway, and airways; and the connection between logistics transport infrastructure and marine tourism development. The result shows that coastal tourism areas have made strong investments in logistics infrastructure and future planning. However, the lack of synchronization in transport networks connecting tourist destinations, the adaptation of the seaport systems and waterway transports, along with the overall infrastructure serving the needs of accommodations and tourism services have not met the increasing demand. Based on these bases, this paperwork proposes solutions to developing the logistics infrastructure associated with the development of Vietnam’s sea tourism.
Implementation of Fulfillment of Rights Prisoners in State Prison Houses Class II B Bangli
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Warmadewa University, Karma Ni Made Sukaryati , Ujianti Ni Made Puspasutari ,   Faculty of Law, Warmadewa University, Sugiartha I Nyoman Gede ,   Faculty of Law, Warmadewa University
Published: October 2024

The development of Correctional Inmates (WBP) at the Class II B Bangli State Detention Center (Rutan), aims to improve morals and character as well as providing a deterrent effect for WBP. The detention center as the technical implementer of correctional development for WBPs is tasked with developing WBPs, which of course involves the WBPs themselves, detention center officers and the community. Bangli Detention Center is one of the detention centers in Bali Province, which is located in Bangli Regency. The Bangli Detention Center, which is located at Banjar Bebalang Bangli, accommodates WBPs who not only receive cases from the Bangli District Court, but also receive deposits from WBPs from almost all districts/cities in Bali Province. This causes overcapacity in the Bangli Detention Center. With these conditions, of course there will be obstacles in the implementation of WBP training in the Bangli Detention Center.
Applying Virginia Held’s Ethics of Care to Resolve the Social-Cultural Problem of Violence against Women in Kurya Society
Authors:   A Master of Art in Philosophy, Student at Jordan University College, Department of Philosophy, P.O. Box 1878 Morogoro Tanzania, Lembesha Leah , Marwa Thomas ,   Senior lecture department of philosophy at Jordan university college, department of philosophy, P.O. Box 1878 Morogoro, Tanzania.
Published: October 2024

The study focused on addressing violence against women in the Kurya society of Tanzania by applying Virginia Held’s ethics of care. It explored cultural practices such as FGM, child marriage, and intimate partner violence, emphasizing their impact on women’s health and human rights. Using a phenomenological research design, the study aimed to understand the subjective experiences of individuals affected by violence against women. The expected outcomes included a better understanding of the cultural practices perpetuating violence, the development of a comprehensive approach grounded in ethics of care, and contributing to gender equality and human rights in Kurya society.
A dodiscência freiriana: tecendo caminhos possíveis a partir da relação educando(a)-educador(a)
Authors:   , Freitas Camila Martins Januário de
Published: October 2024

Esta dissertação buscou realizar uma análise sobre as contribuições para o processo de ensino e aprendizagem a partir das relações estabelecidas entre educadoras(es) e educandas(os) em uma perspectiva apoiada na dodiscência, conceito elaborado pelo educador brasileiro Paulo Freire. Compreende-se que a dodiscência na prática pedagógica escolar corrobora como aporte para uma educação libertadora com potencialidade de transformação social. Propõe-se também a realização de estudos empreendidos por Paulo Freire na década de 1990 para compreender a conjuntura atual do século XXI, em seu contexto educacional e político. Os subsídios metodológicos para alcance dos objetivos foram a abordagem qualitativa e a realização de um estudo bibliográfico acerca do conceito dodiscência e a atualidade da epistemologia freiriana, tendo como embasamento teórico Freire (2001; 2019; 2022; 2024 entre outros), Chabalgoity (2015), Gadotti (1986; 2004; 2006), Saviani (2011), Mignolo (2017), Maia e Freitas (2019) entre outros autores. A realização de um Estado do Conhecimento permitiu a efetivação de um levantamento sistemático das pesquisas científico-acadêmicas brasileiras que discutem as relações dodiscentes na Educação Básica. Para esse Estado do Conhecimento, utilizou-se como base de dados as plataformas científicas Scielo e Portal de Periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior – Brasil – CAPES. Observou-se, nos trabalhos selecionados, que as produções podem ser categorizadas em: subjetividade presentes nas relações educadoras(es) e educandas(os); e metodologias pedagógicas dialógicas e participativas. Constatou-se, assim, que as pesquisas que abrangem a temática da dodiscência estão em movimento de ascendência nas produções científicas da pós-graduação brasileira, necessitando de maior incentivo e fomento de estudos e discussões sobre o conceito. O estudo de caso em uma escola pública do município de Viçosa- MG efetivou a práxis da dodiscência, através do projeto “Escola e Museus em Movimento”, realizado pelo grupo de Pesquisa NUPEADE- UFV. Em conclusão, afirma-se a pertinência das ideias e contribuições de Paulo Freire para a educação, principalmente a educação brasileira, além dos estudos desenvolvidos sobre a ontologia do ser humano para fins de superação das opressões e do sistema capitalista de desigualdade de classes. Palavras-chaves: Dodiscência; Relação professor-aluno; Paulo Freire.