bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Persepsi Konsumen terhadap Brand Reputasi Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) dalam Gerakan Boikot
Authors: Kanigara Tarisananda Paramesthi  , Leonita Kusumawardhani
Published: January 2025

In globalized businesses, multinational companies often face complex market dynamics involving political aspects, social and economic issues. One event that has galvanized the world is the boycott of brands. Brand boycotts are a phenomenon that can have a strong influence on company performance. The phenomenon, namely the boycott of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). The boycott arose in response to KFC's alleged support for the Israeli army in the Israeli and Palestinian conflicts in the Middle East. This research intends to examine how consumers perceive KFC's brand reputation in the boycott movement. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods and data collection techniques through interviews. The results of this study are that some consumers are active in the boycott because of morals and solidarity with Palestine. The boycott affects purchase frequency, but KFC's taste quality and price are still the main factors that attract consumers. Here social media has a vital role to disseminate information and mobilize support for the boycott, so the need for information verification and in-depth consideration in boycott decisions is emphasized.
Pemberdayaan Kesehatan Anak Usia Sekolah : Edukasi Bahaya Rokok Elektrik di Sekolah Indonesia Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Authors: Junaidi Junaidi , Ratna Said
Published: January 2025

The use of e-cigarettes can endanger health, especially the heart, lungs and other diseases. Therefore, youth understanding of the dangers of e-cigarettes is necessary. The aim of this activity is to raise the understanding of young people about e-cigarettes; to help young people better understand the health hazards of e-sigarettes; and to improve the perception of adolescents who believe that e-cigarettes are a safe way to smoke and are one of the right ways to quit smoking. The method of implementation of this dedication uses a discussion that consists of interactive discussion activities and delivery of material. The results of the pre-test study showed that the majority (40.6%) of teenagers are aware of cigarettes and their common dangers, including that they are aware about e-cigarettes and the dangers. The results of the post-test analysis showed a fairly significant improvement in their understanding after the deliberations carried out through the methods of discussion and video playback. In this case, their knowledge about cigarettes and the dangers of cigarettes, and their knowledge of e-cigarettes and their dangers increased to 82.5% This shows that the approach used during this devotional activity is quite effective. Based on this, it was concluded that all participants stated that they were willing and ready to act as mentors of change to quit e-cigarettes.
Inovasi Pengolahan dan Pengemasan Ikan Bulu Ayam Berbasis Nilai Gizi untuk Penguatan Industri Rumah Tangga
Authors: Cucun Setya Ferdina  , Kristian Triatmaja Raharja  , Nindi Pramesthi Vardila Putri  , Nuraini Fauziah  , Honesty Pujiyani
Published: January 2025

The fish processing and packaging program based on nutritional value aims to enhance the quality and competitiveness of processed products produced by IRT Jiddah and IRT Barokah in Surabaya. This initiative is driven by the partners' reliance on traditional processing methods, which are inefficient and can reduce product quality. The implementation method consists of five main stages: Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to identify issues, training in fish processing into nutritious products such as nuggets, sausages, fish balls, and salted fish from Thryssa mystax, training in packaging using a vacuum sealer, digital marketing training through social media, and production mentoring. The results indicate an improvement in the partners' skills in processing, packaging, and marketing, supported by modern technology such as food dehydrators and vacuum sealers. This program successfully enhanced product quality, shelf life, market value potential, and expanded market reach. However, participants' initial limited knowledge of modern technology and digital marketing remains challenging. The program's sustainability is expected to be improved through introductory technology sessions and discussion forums to encourage continuous application of the acquired skills.
What is the Relationship Between Self-Awarenes and Learning Achievement students?
Authors: Wardana Mochammad Ichsan , Azizah Nurul , Makhbuloh Deden , Farida Farida , Octafiona Era
Published: January 2025

This research examines the relationship between Self-Awareness and learning outcomes in the Aqidah Akhlak subject at MTs Daarul Ma'arif Tegineneng. This study was motivated by pre-research data which showed an understanding of students' Self-Awareness, with several aspects such as independent attitudes (4%), skills in expressing thoughts (14%), and the ability to recognize feelings (14%) which still require development. The research used a quantitative approach with an ex-post facto design, involving a population of 144 class VIII students used in four parallel classes. The research sample was determined using the Slovin formula with a margin of error of 10%, resulting in 59 respondents selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using normality tests, linearity tests, and hypothesis tests including T tests, F tests, and coefficient of determination. The research results show that although Self-Awareness has a significant effect on learning outcomes (significance value 0.001), its contribution is relatively small, only 1.1%. Other factors that were not researched, such as motivation and learning methods, are more dominant in influencing student learning outcomes. Nevertheless, Self-Awareness still plays an important role in supporting learning outcomes, and therefore, it is recommended that schools develop programs to increase students' Self-Awareness as part of efforts to support their learning success. Further research needs to be carried out to explore other factors that influence student learning outcomes.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran PjBL terhadap Keterampilan Menulis Karangan Narasi pada Siswa Kelas V SD
Authors: Fitriyani Chintya Dwi , Umam Nanang Khoirul
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh model pembelajaran berbasis proyek (Project-Based Learning/PjBL) terhadap keterampilan menulis karangan narasi pada siswa kelas V MI Sultan Agung. Penelitian menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain eksperimen, melibatkan pengukuran pre-test dan post-test untuk menilai keterampilan menulis. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji statistik deskriptif dan inferensial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebelum penerapan model PjBL, tingkat keterampilan menulis narasi siswa tergolong rendah dengan rata-rata nilai pre-test sebesar 35%. Setelah penerapan model PjBL, terjadi peningkatan signifikan dengan rata-rata nilai post-test sebesar 88,86. Persentase kategori keterampilan menulis juga meningkat, dengan kategori sangat tinggi mencapai 35% dan kategori tinggi mencapai 57%. Uji t menunjukkan nilai thitung sebesar 3,221, lebih besar dari ttabel 1,717 pada taraf signifikansi 5%, sehingga hipotesis alternatif diterima.  Observasi mendukung hasil ini, menunjukkan bahwa model PjBL meningkatkan keaktifan, motivasi, dan keterlibatan siswa dalam pembelajaran. Siswa lebih percaya diri menyampaikan ide serta menikmati proses pembelajaran. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa model PjBL efektif dalam meningkatkan keterampilan menulis narasi siswa. Temuan ini merekomendasikan penerapan model PjBL sebagai solusi inovatif dalam pembelajaran menulis di sekolah dasar.
Production of potassium hydroxide-activated biochar and its use as a filler in polylactic acid for food packaging
Authors: Uğur Nigiz Filiz , Özyörü Zeynep İrem , Balcı Serhat
Published: January 2025

Petroleum-containing packaging materials of the past and present have created serious ecological problems for the environment due to their resistance to biodegradation. In this context, researches have been conducted to promote the use of biodegradable films as an alternative to packaging materials. Among various biopolymers, poly(lactide) (PLA) has found application in the food industry owing to its promising properties and is currently one of the most industrially produced bioplastics. In this study, biomasses of olive pruning wastes, which are abundant in the Çanakkale region, were converted into biochar (BC) by slow pyrolysis, and their characterization was examined by adding them to PLA at different rates (5%, 10%, 15%, 20% by mass). Specific surface area analysis (BET), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis, biochar yield, ash content, surface contact angles, and antimicrobial activity of film depending on the BC concentration were evaluated. As a result, potassium hydroxide (KOH) activated BC was successfully synthesized with a surface area of 1022 m2/g. The hydrophobicity of films was improved with increasing BC ratio. Also, the film shows good antimicrobial activity toward gram-negative bacteria.
Approximation theorems using the method of $\mathcal{I}_{2}$-statistical convergence
Authors: Dirik Fadime , Demirci Kamil , Yıldız Sevda
Published: January 2025

In this study, we utilize the concept of $\mathcal{I}$-statistical convergence for double sequences to establish a general approximation theorem of Korovkin-type for double sequences of positive linear operators $(PLOs)$ mapping from $H_{\omega }\left( X\right) $ to $C_{B}\left( X\right) $ where $% X=\left[ 0,\infty \right) \times \left[ 0,\infty \right) .$ We then present an example that demonstrates the applicability of our new main result in cases where classical and statistical approaches are not sufficient. Furthermore, we compute the convergence rate of these double sequences of positive linear operators by employing the modulus of smoothness.
Women Entrepreneurship in Croatia in International Perspective
Authors:   University of Applied Science in Šibenik, Udovičić Ana , Slavica Dino ,   University of Applied Science in Šibenik
Published: January 2025

Differences in entrepreneurial activity between women and men arise from the cultural context and from the role of women in family life. Although the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia guarantees gender equality and all equal rights for both men and women, differences between men and women still exist, especially when looking at indicators related to the labor market, the possibility of advancement and the possibility of harmonizing private and business life. Women make up 51% of the total population in Europe, and 51.5% in the Republic of Croatia. This natural balance (with a small preponderance of women) is not present in the business or political sphere of activity. The purpose of this paper is to show the entrepreneurial activity of women in Croatia and to give insight into programs and projects to encourage the development of women in entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the paper will show the differences between men and women in four dimensions: economic inclusion and economic opportunities, education, health and life expectancy, and political empowerment.
ML Techniques Integration in Digital Learning Platforms: Students’ Dataset Statistical Analysis
Authors:   South East European University, North Macedonia, Riza Lediana Shala , Bexheti Lejla Abazi ,   South East European University, North Macedonia
Published: January 2025

With the use of technology-enhanced learning platforms and an abundance of available educational data, it is possible to analyze student learning behavior and solve problems, improve the learning environment, and make data-driven decisions. A virtual learning environment effectively provide datasets for analyzing and reporting student learning, as well as its reflection and participation in their individual performances, which complements the learning analytics paradigm. This work is intended to explain the use of AI-based approaches in online learning, with a particular focus in offering a statistical approach on students VLE dataset. The study uses quantitative methodology to highlight the association between the variables in the obtained dataset. The purpose of this research is to examine the correlation and dependency of the dataset variables in order to observe the relationship between these variables and the effect that these attributes may have on students' performance in a digital learning environment. According to the findings of this study, there is a correlation between student performance and a number of different factors, such as resource (page) views, course modules, assessment type, assessment weight and sum of clicks in a VLE.
Agile AI-Quality Management Concerning LEAN Solutions from a Strategic Perspective
Authors:   UAS Joanneum, International Industrial Management, Wolfram Irsa
Published: January 2025

The paper describes the research work about the strategic imperative for agile quality management systems in medical engineering companies in Austrian, Germany, and Switzerland until 2030. The industry operates in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment, where the advantage of agility is expressed in an Agile Performance Index. Although, current developments of artificial intelligence (AI) need to be factored in. The goal of the research work is to answer a research question about how the strategic imperative can be determined by taking AI into account. Literature review and applying a qualitative research approach with nine expert interviews unveiled four main dimensions: (1) societal impact, (2) operational compatibility, (3) data quality, and (4) model performance. It solicits new approaches for resilient processes. Further, it enables the decision makers to keep the long-term ramifications in mind by leveraging attractive spot business. The result of the research is explained with a SWOT analysis, which contains nine distinct different strategies to tackle the challenges in an VUCA environment for medical engineering companies.
Exploring the Link between Empathy and Assertive Communication in Healthcare Settings
Authors:   University North, Antić Marko , Globočnik Žunac Ana ,   University North, Križanec Cvitković Maja ,   University North
Published: January 2025

When it comes to the communication of healthcare professionals, the concept of competence in this area cannot be considered a complete concept if it does not include communication that is based on empathy and is not applied using assertiveness. It can be said that empathy and assertiveness are indispensable links in the interpersonal communication of healthcare professionals, whether it is communication directed towards patients or the organizational aspect of communication. Therefore, the goal of this research was to determine whether there is a connection between empathy and assertiveness in the communication of healthcare professionals. In this paper, a systematic review of literature was conducted, as part of which the Web of Science and Scopus databases were examined, and the key words according to which the databases were searched were empathy, assertiveness, and communication. The results of a systematic literature review showed that this is a relatively unexplored area in the recent period. This paper also represents a scientific basis for research of connection between empathy and assertiveness in the communication of healthcare professionals in Croatia.
High School Students in the Partium Region. Results of an experimental Micro-research
Authors:   Eszterházy Károly Catholic University, Eger, Zakota Zoltan , Szűts Zoltán ,   Eszterházy Károly Catholic University, Eger, Molnár György ,   Óbuda University, Budapest
Published: January 2025

Education is undergoing a radical shift. Students are embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that go beyond traditional learning aids. Interaction with AI can enhance learning skills and help students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, algorithmic thinking, and tech literacy. They also can boost productivity with the help of virtual assistants; manage schedules, organization, and time. This growing trend of AI-powered learning fuels our research. We aim to explore the impact of these tools on education by examining both traditional e-learning technologies and their AI-powered counterparts. This survey lays the groundwork for a larger study investigating how high school students utilize Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools. Our research targets high school students in the Partium region, namely Bihor and Satu Mare counties, located along the northern Hungarian-Romanian border. This multilingual and religiously diverse region is home primarily to Romanians and Hungarians, with significant Romani populations and smaller Slovak and Swabian communities. This unique mix offers potential for future comparative analyses and a valuable opportunity to explore educational trends. To initiate this exploration, we have conducted by now a micro-survey among students at the theoretical high school in Săcueni, a central town within the region.
Moderating leverage on the effect of corporate governance and profitability on firm value
Authors: Purwanti Titik , Kuntaryanto Oki , Utami Tri , Marjukah Anis , Darmawansyah Iwan , Kalbuana Nawang
Published: January 2025

This study aims to determine the effect of Corporate Governance and profitability on firm value with leverage as a moderating variable. Corporate Governance in this study is proxied by institutional ownership, public ownership, and audit committees. The population used is food and beverage companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for 2020-2022. The sample used was 32 out of 49 food and beverage companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for 2020-2022, with a sampling technique, namely purposive sampling or using certain considerations and criteria. The data analysis technique used is descriptive statistical analysis, classical assumption test consisting of normality test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, multiple linear regression analysis, coefficient of determination (R2) test, t-test, and F test. The results of this study indicate that partially or simultaneously and with or without leverage as a moderating variable, the variables of institutional ownership, public ownership, audit committee, and profitability have a significant effect on firm value.
Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis syndrome as a cause of pneumothorax: A case report
Authors: Zheng Zi-Xiang , Gu Meng-Jiao , Kang Tian-Lun , Zhang Yu-Ru , Wang Yu-Nuo , Li Chen , Wu Yuan-Hao
Published: January 2025

BACKGROUND

Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome, a rare inflammatory disease, was described in 1987 by Chamot et al , who identified its common characteristics and transitional forms through case reports. The incidence rate is now 1 in 10000 among Caucasians and 0.00144 in 10000 among Japanese. Pneumothorax occurs when gas enters the pleural cavity, typically due to lung disease or chest trauma, and is characterized as either spontaneous or traumatic. Spontaneous pneumothorax is commonly linked to congenital lung tissue abnormalities or lung conditions, such as ruptured pulmonary bullae, emphysema, and bronchial asthma. Respiratory involvement in SAPHO syndrome has historically been noted.

CASE SUMMARY

We present the case of a 44-year-old male patient who had previously been diagnosed with SAPHO syndrome. Following a two-year cessation of methotrexate therapy, he experienced recurrent anterior chest wall and joint pain accompanied by dyspnea. We conducted a comprehensive examination for the patient, which included physical examination, laboratory tests, and imaging studies. The clinical presentation and treatment outcomes suggest that his pneumothorax was related to an episode of SAPHO syndrome. We performed closed thoracic drainage surgery for the patient and treated his symptoms with etoricoxib (60 mg daily). Upon discharge, methotrexate was prescribed again. In subsequent follow-ups, there was no recurrence of joint and respiratory symptoms observed in the patient.

CONCLUSION

SAPHO syndrome has been proposed as a transitional stage between ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis. One study reported a 0.29% incidence of spontaneous pneumothorax in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, higher than in the general population. Additionally, 30% of patients with SAPHO syndrome test positive for HLA-B27, an antigen linked to ankylosing spondylitis. Symptomatically, some patients with SAPHO syndrome meet diagnostic criteria for ankylosing spondylitis, with sternoclavicular joint involvement and paravertebral ossifications resembling syndesmophytes in ankylosing spondylitis. These features suggest a possible linked between SAPHO syndrome and ankylosing spondylitis.
Diabetes Retinopathy Detection Using Hybrid Logistic regression
Authors:      Electronics and Communication Engineering          Institute of Aeronautical Engineering  Hyderabad,India, Bhirsha      Narayan Singh , Krishna K.Himani , Vignesh M. , Pendyala Shamili Srimani
Published: January 2025

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) results from damage to the retina, potentially leading to vision loss. DR often lacks early warning signs, gradually promoting the formation of new blood vessels at the back of the eye. This can lead to blood clots, bleeding, and distorted vision. Traditional methods have not achieved optimal classification accuracy. Consequently, this article focuses on the implementation of a hybrid logistic regression (HLR) based machine learning model for classifying DR. The process begins with histogram equalization to enhance the DR image region. Next, the segmentation of microaneurysms is conducted using image morphological operations. Features are then extracted using the gray level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM), which reveals the internal relationships associated with DR.The selection of features is conducted using the Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM). Subsequently, the HLR model is employed to execute the multi-class classification task. Simulation results indicate that the proposed method outperforms existing state-of-the-art approaches.

Keywords— Diabetes Retinopathy, Gray level co-occurrence matrix, Gaussian mixture model, Hybrid logistic regression
Parallelism of syntax and semantics in English - Vietnamese proverbs
Authors: Pham Hang Thu , Pham Quynh Thi Huong
Published: January 2025

Parallelism is a fairly typical rhetorical device in proverbs. This type of structure is effective in expressing content as well as creating artistic effects for proverbs. This article aims to understand the parallelism in English proverbs and Vietnamese proverbs on both aspects of semantic parallelism and syntactic parallelism. Through the survey, semantic parallelism is considered on three aspects: similarity relationship, contrast relationship, inter-causal/ dependence relationship; Syntactic parallelism is considered in eight aspects: lexical repetition, preposition/prepositional phrase repetition, noun/noun phrase repetition, adjective/adjective phrase repetition, verb/verb phrase repetition words, predicate repetition, clause repetition, complex sentence repetition. Discovering the structure of semantic parallelism and syntactic parallelism in English and Vietnamese proverbs helps to better understand the cultural identity of each nation.
WOMEN'S ACCESS TO PROPERTY IN BANGLADESH
Authors: Sarker Pranto Kumar , Mandol Md. Aktaruzzaman , Ahmed Maruf , Islam Md. Zahidul
Published: January 2025

This paper critically examines the legal, social, and institutional barriers affecting women's access to property in Bangladesh, focusing on the challenges faced by Muslim and Hindu women under personal and statutory laws. The study begins by analyzing the legal framework governing women’s property rights, exploring the interplay between constitutional provisions and personal laws such as the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, and Hindu inheritance laws. Using India’s Hindu Succession Act, 1956 as a comparative framework, the paper highlights the disparities between Bangladesh and neighboring countries in terms of legal reforms aimed at promoting gender equality in property ownership. The research also discusses key case laws, including Fatema Khatun v. Md. Aminul Haque (1983) and Bipasha Rani Das v. Bharat Chandra Das (1997), to illustrate how the courts have addressed women’s inheritance claims and the limitations of the legal system. The paper concludes with several policy recommendations, including the need for legal reforms to harmonize personal laws with constitutional rights, the adoption of gender-sensitive land policies, and increased awareness and accessibility for women in rural areas. These reforms are essential for ensuring that women in Bangladesh can fully exercise their property rights and for promoting greater gender equality in property ownership. The study also identifies areas for future research, including the impact of international human rights standards on domestic legal reforms and the lived experiences of women in marginalized communities.
Comprendiendo los factores que incrementan la vulnerabilidad ante inundaciones en asentamientos costeros irregulares en Chile: El caso de Laguna Verde
Authors: Igualt Felipe , Breuer Wolfgang Alejandro , Winckler Patricio , Contreras-López Manuel
Published: January 2025

Existen diversos asentamientos dentro de las costas de Sudamérica cuya vulnerabilidad se explica por la ocupación irregular de zonas costeras de baja altura (ZCBA). En Chile, cerca del 10% de los 4.955 asentamientos totales se ubican en dichas áreas. El objetivo de este trabajo es identificar los factores que incrementan la vulnerabilidad ante inundaciones en un poblado representativo de la ocupación irregular de la zona central de Chile, Laguna Verde, y proponer recomendaciones para reducir la vulnerabilidad desde la planificación territorial. Se aplicó un marco metodológico que incluye el análisis histórico del uso de suelo, la evaluación de vulnerabilidad física, la medición de la percepción de seguridad en residentes, y la revisión crítica de instrumentos de planificación territorial (IPT). La aplicación de este marco se basa en el peor escenario de inundación para Laguna Verde. Los resultados muestran una alta vulnerabilidad, atribuida al irregular y explosivo crecimiento de población y edificaciones, la cual es consistente con la percepción de los residentes. La ausencia de IPT basados en el riesgo, que restrinjan el uso de ZCBA, así como la falta de implementación de estos, explican en parte la alta vulnerabilidad registrada en las zonas bajas.
Gestión del riesgo y evaluación de la eficacia de los controles de mitigación en las empresas de servicios públicos de Antioquía, Colombia
Authors: Gil Arenas Diego Alonso , Alvarez Arboleda Carlos Augusto , Trujillo-Vargas Laura Marcela
Published: January 2025

En un contexto global de creciente interconexión y volatilidad, la gestión del riesgo se ha vuelto esencial para organizaciones y gobiernos. Este estudio examina la gestión del riesgo en empresas de servicios públicos en Colombia, enfocándose en su proceso sistemático de identificación, evaluación y control de amenazas, con énfasis en el cumplimiento normativo. A través de una revisión bibliográfica sistemática (SLR), se analizan las prácticas actuales en el sector, evaluando los riesgos más relevantes, como la interrupción del suministro, eventos naturales y ciberseguridad, así como la efectividad de los controles implementados. El alcance de la investigación incluye la revisión del marco regulatorio colombiano y la identificación de oportunidades para fortalecer la cultura de gestión del riesgo. Los resultados destacan la importancia de avanzar hacia un enfoque integral, que articule la participación de actores clave y mejore la resiliencia y sostenibilidad de las operaciones. Este trabajo contribuye a mejorar la comprensión de la gestión del riesgo en el sector de servicios públicos en Colombia, con implicaciones directas en la calidad y seguridad de los servicios prestados.
Salud mental y resiliencia en dos poblaciones en situación de riesgo de desastre en Antioquia, Colombia
Authors: Moreno Carmona Norman Darío , Zapata Zavala Maryoris Elena , Rodríguez Suárez Erika Yamile
Published: January 2025

El propósito de este estudio fue identificar factores psicológicos asociados a la vulnerabilidad y resiliencia en personas expuestas a eventos o situaciones asociadas a riesgos por desastres. Específicamente, se trabaja con dos casos, uno que ya vivió una avalancha y el otro que se encuentra en riesgo. Se realizó una categorización de algunos síntomas de salud mental y de la resiliencia en situaciones de riesgo de desastre. Se trata de una aproximación cuantitativa correlacional aplicando las escalas de resiliencia de Wagnild y Young y la de depresión, ansiedad y estrés (DASS-21) a 239 adultos que han vivido una situación de desastre o que están en riesgo de vivirla. Se encontró que existe una relación inversa significativa, pero baja, entre la salud mental y la resiliencia y que las personas con mayores puntuaciones en resiliencia obtuvieron menor presencia de síntomas. Además, los del grupo pre-desastre obtuvieron mayores puntuaciones en resiliencia que los del grupo pos-desastre; y aunque no hubo significancia en las diferencias respecto a la presencia de síntomas, el tamaño del efecto indicó mayores puntuaciones en el grupo que ya se ha enfrentado a un desastre.
Festina Lente: Institutional Investors and the Quest for Boardroom Diversity In India
Authors: Bhaduri Anik , Mandal Rudresh
Published: January 2025

Gender diversity in the boardroom is espoused in corporate law literature for two main reasons first, equality between the genders; and second (and more contentious), the ‘business case’, that is, the idea that gender diversity improves business performance of the company. In 2013, India introduced a gender based quota aimed at ensuring at least one female director on the board of a listed company, which yielded little success in the quest towards substantial gender diversity. This paper argues that there is a new phenomenon in Indian corporate governance that may help bring about the much-desired gender diversity – institutional investor activism. Institutional investors have a two-fold incentive to push for gender diversity in their portfolio companies. First, as minority shareholders institutional investors are vulnerable to being exploited by the management, and the increase in monitoring brought about by gender-diverse boards safeguards their interests as shareholders. Second, the rise of ESG investing focused on gender equality impels index funds to strive actively towards ensuring boardroom diversity in their portfolio companies with a view to distinguishing themselves from their competitors. Taking into account the increasing potential of activist funds to bring about meaningful change in corporate governance practices, this paper argues that market driven measures such as the disclosure of stewardship activities and the enforcement of the Shareholder Stewardship Codes may be much more successful than the quota-based laws in driving India Inc. to substantial gender diversity.
Personal Guarantors to Debtors Required: The ‘Homeric’ Moratorium’s Aegis
Authors: Sinha Yash
Published: January 2025

Companies depend on financial borrowing for a flourishing business. Lenders hesitate less when the company’s personnel assure repayment by becoming its guarantors. That is, such personnel are the kind of sureties who will pay if their company is unable to repay. If the company later becomes insolvent, they conserve the company’s remaining funds by repaying on its behalf. Yet, the IBC punishes their well-meaning deeds by showering them with a stream of unjust implications. Firstly, the statute compels lenders to pursue the personnel-guarantors exclusively. Secondly, they shall get no reimbursement even if the insolvency resolution is successful. Lastly, the resolution process has been given a licence that exacerbates their overall predicament. During and for resolution, the personnel’s properties may be used for extractive ends. This paper proposes that the existence of the first two problems, besides the third, must be a zero-sum game. That is, if personnel guarantors aid insolvency resolution, the obligation to act as a guarantor must be snoozed away. In other words, the IBC’s ‘moratorium’ for insolvent companies should extend to such personnel-guarantors. This is more of an obvious inference than an assertion. Judiciary favours a complete warding off of legal events that may/aid insolvency resolution. Such guarantors surely serve this function. Applicability of the concept to such guarantors has another unexpected votary: the law of contracts. Moratorium’s exclusion of personnel guarantors, then, is a thread inexplicably snipped out of the woven pattern. This paper proposes that the solvent personnelguarantors be placed on the steadier perch of Section 14. This revision shall bring moratorium to scale with its dimensions as supposed by the judiciary.
The Role of the Voluntary Carbon Market in Scaling Impact Globally - An Analysis of Recent Trends
Authors: Chawla Varnika , Sethuraman Divya , Ashok Tarun , Kitts Jason
Published: January 2025

Interest in the Voluntary Carbon Market (‘VCM’) has grown considerably from participants ranging from private organizations to international corporations and regulatory bodies. Unprecedented anthropogenic climate change has led governments around the world towards action to limit global warming by setting net zero targets and taking steps towards carbon reduction, including through the purchase of carbon credits.In this paper, we provide a high-level overview of the different nature of carbon markets–compliance versus voluntary. After this differentiation, we focus our discussions on the VCM solely. In Part I, we set the scene and provide a background of developments across the Global North and the Global South and the divergent nature thereof. Part II explores the evolving regulatory landscape and voluntary framework with respect to standard setters and new guidance that affects the VCM – again, here we see a divergence between different countries depending on the popularity of supply versus demand. In Part III, we turn our focus to judicial developments on claims that go to the heart of the issue and question the integrity of the VCM – we analyse how claims of carbon neutrality may be subject to further disclosure and scrutiny including in respect of the nature of the offsets they rely on. Finally, we conclude that there is still a long way to go in formalising the VCM and scaling it for large-scale impact and provide insights into what can be done to harmonise developments globally.
دراسة احصائية لبعض المقدرات اللامعلمية لأنموذج الانحدار اللوجستي
Authors: علي محمد لقاء , Narjes B. Khalaf
Published: January 2025

تقدم الدراسة تقديرا لنموذج الانحدار اللوجستي الثنائي اللامعلمي مع احتمالية الإصابة بمرض لسرطان الدم الليمفاوي المزمن اعتمادا على العوامل المؤثرة على الإصابة (جنس المريض، عمر المريض، خلايا الدم البيضاء، الهيموغلوبين، الخلايا الدموية ، الصفائح الدموية) ويعد سرطان الدم الليمفاوي من اخطر الامراض على حياة الانسان، فقد ينتج عنه العديد من المضاعفات التي قد تؤدي الى التعرض لأنواع أخرى من الدم . لا يمكن السيطرة عليها . وتهدف الدراسة الى التعرف على اهم الأساليب الإحصائية في تحليل بيانات مرضى السرطان والتعرف على اهم المؤثرات عليها وهي المتغيرات الفئوية، وتكمن أهميتها في كيفية تقدير التنبؤات بعد الحصول على افضل نموذج لوجستي باستعمال الطريقة المختلطة للمقدر اللبي والشريحة الممهد لتقدير معلمة التمهيد المثلى باستعمال العبور الشرعي والعبور الشرعي المعمم، تم التوصيل الى ان الطريقة المختلطة للمقدر اللبي والشريحة الممهدة (KAS) هي الأفضل من خلال معيار المقارنة متوسط مربع الخطأ.
أثر المتغيرات الديموغرافية في العراق على مؤشرات رأس المال البشري للفترة (2012-2021)
Authors: حميد مجيد هاشم ديان
Published: January 2025

هدف البحث الى دراسة تطور المتغيرات الديموغرافية ودراسة تطور مؤشرات رأس المال البشري في العراق خلال الفترة الزمنية من (2012-2021)، وتصميم نموذج رياضي للربط بين المتغيرات الديموغرافية ومؤشرات رأس المال البشري وتحليل أثر المتغيرات الديموغرافية على رأس المال البشري للاستفادة من هذا النموذج في توجيه عملية التنمية البشرية والاجتماعية والاقتصادية في العراق وتوظيف رأس المال البشري في عملية التنمية. واعتمدت الباحثة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي لدراسة تطور متغيرات الدراسة، وتصميم نموذج لدراسة العلاقة بين المتغيرات (الديموغرافية) ومؤشرات رأس المال البشري في العراق وذلك باستخدام معامل الارتباط الذاتي ونموذج الانحدار الخطي المتعدد وتم التحليل باستخدام برنامج الاحصائي (SPSS –V26)، وقد توصلت الدراسة الى اهم النتائج التالية: ان المتغيرات الديموغرافية تؤثر بمؤشرات رأس المال البشري بنسبة (99.8 %). ويوجد اثر ايجابي لمتغير معدل الخصوبة ومعدل وفيات الاطفال الرضع واثر سلبي لمتغير معدل المواليد الخام ومعدل وفيات الاطفال دون الخامسة في المركب القانوني،  كما تؤثر متغيرات دليل التنمية البشرية ونسبة الطلاب الخرجين من التعليم الجامعي (الجامعات الحكومية والخاصة) ونسبة التحاق الطلاب بالتعليم الجامعي (حكومي +الأهلي) بشكل ايجابي في المركب القانوني، بينما  يؤثر معدل البطالة  بشكل سلبي في المركب القانوني، ان نسبة (47.3 %) من التباين الحاصل في متغيرات رأس المال البشري يعود سببه الى التغير الحاصل في المتغيرات الديموغرافية، ان نسبة ( 74.8 %) من التباين الحاصل في المتغيرات الديموغرافية يعود سببه الى التغير الحاصل في مؤشرات رأس المال البشري. ومن الخلال التحليل الاحصائي للبيانات تم قبول الفرضية البديلة (H1) التي تدل على وجود أثر ذو دلالة إحصائية للمتغيرات الديموغرافية على مؤشرات رأس المال البشري في العراق ورفض فرضية العدم.
تقدير أنموذج انحدار بواسون المبتور صفريا بطريقة المربعات الصغرى معادة الوزن التكرارية مع التطبيق وبعض خصائص التوزيع
Authors: صبري الزبيدي محمد صبري الزبيدي , Ebtisam K. Abdulah
Published: January 2025

توزيع بواسون المبتور صفريا (ZTPD) Zero Truncated Poisson Distribution هو حالة خاصة من توزيع بواسون الاعتيادي يحدث عند خلو توزيع بواسون من القيمة الصفرية  لبعض الظواهر مما يؤدي الى تغير في الدالته الاحتمالية و خصائصه الاحصائية .
    يهدف هذا المبحث الى إيجاد نمذجة تلائم تاثير قيم البيانات الخالية من القيمة الصفرية لاي ظاهرة و توظيفها لبناء انموذج انحدار بواسون المبتور صفريا بطريقة المربعات الصغرى معادة الوزن التكرارية Iteratively re-weighted least squares (IRWLS) و توظيفها في تقدير أنموذج و معلمات إنحدار بواسون المبتور صفرياً Zero-Truncated Poisson Regression Model (ZTPRM) مع ذكر بعض خصائص التوزيع . اما في الجانب التطبيقي فقد تم سحب عينة من 68 مريض من مرضى الفشل الكلوي و الذين يتعالجون بالغسيل الكلوي في مستشفى الكرامة / مركز الحياة للغسيل الكلوي.
Upaya Pertolongan Pertama pada Orang yang Kecelakaan
Authors: Assyfa Ramadhina  , Nadilla Indriani Nasution  , Nur Habibah  , Usiono Usiono
Published: January 2025

Victims of traffic accidents or even disasters that occur in the community can be fatal if they do not get immediate and appropriate help from the person closest to the victim. Community members need to be equipped with skills to provide first aid through bandaging and splinting of accident victims to minimize the impact of more serious health problems. Handling accident and disaster victims must be done quickly and precisely before health workers come to provide assistance to victims. The purpose of this study of First Aid Efforts on people who have accidents is to be able to provide first aid properly and correctly. The method we use in this research is a qualitative method using observation, interviews, and documentation. Thus, researchers have basic skills in first aid in accidents (P3K) which are very useful for saving victims' lives.
ON LEXICOGRAPHY OF ANTONYMS IN THE KAZAKH LANGUAGE
Authors:   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Sagidolda Gulgaisha , Rainbekova Gulmira ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Published: January 2025

The structure of the dictionary of antonyms in the Kazakh language is analyzed, the nature of antonyms in general is studied, questions about the peculiarities of linguistic approaches in giving a common opposite meaning and compiling a dictionary of antonyms in the Kazakh language are considered.

The article analyzes the scientific considerations of foreign scientists and domestic researchers on semantic groups of antonyms and their classification, differentiated work is carried out based on the results of research in the modern Kazakh language.

Due to the grammatical specifics of antonyms, the method of forming antonyms in the Tatar and Kumyk languages and the creation of antonyms in the Kazakh language were considered as comparable, similar, correlated with the historical foundations of languages. Researchers have shown that antonymy arises from common semantic foundations and expresses opposite relationships. In preparing the dictionary, it was emphasized that along with the grammatical features of antonyms, attention should be paid to their semantic and contextual nature. It is noted that when studying antonyms, it is necessary to take into account not only linguistic features, but also the philosophical and conceptual level of the formation of human cognition.

It is also analyzed that the presence of the stylistic character of the antonym is considered in connection with the use of individual authors. It was also shown that the contextual meaning of stylistic antonyms is gradually fixed and becomes permanent. It was also shown that for the lexicography of antonyms, along with their linguistic character, the philosophical essence is also important.
MAGZHAN AND SAKEN: INTEGRITY OF PERSONALITY
Authors:   Karaganda Buketov University, Nessipbekova Aray , Smagulov Zhandos ,   Karaganda Buketov University
Published: January 2025

The aggravation of the social and political situation at the beginning of the last century was reflected in the cultural and literary sphere. During the period when literary discussions intensified and each of the divided groups tried to defend their views, a gap was observed between the positions of reрresentatives of literature. Rebelloin, struggle and spiritual movement, which accompanied the awakening of the country, did notalways remain silent and this testified to the tense state of the situation at the beginning of the 20th century. Despite this, the beginning of the last era showed the human society the need for major shocks and bold steps.

It is khown that researchers give a fair assessment of such situations. The works of the scientist T. Kakishuly, who persistently used his scientific potential in developing the history of Kazakh literature, were devoted to important periods in the life of spirituality. One of such works is the scientific work Maghan-Saken. The article analyzes the significance of the research activities of the critic and scientist T. Kakishuly, who distinguished the truth of the artistic and creative activities of Maghan and Saken, which developed in parallel, his contribution to the study of perconality in the history of literature, the historical, cultural and literary field, which proves and substantiates the historical and cultural and literary features of the study.
SHAMAN’S MELISMA IN KAZAKH STORIES
Authors:   M.Utemisov West Kazakhstan University, Sultangalieva Rita , Birlesova Balausa ,   M.Utemisov West Kazakhstan University
Published: January 2025

Shaman's melisma (tune) is one of folklore and spiritual treasures of Kazakh literature and have their roots in ancient traditions and beliefs. In nomadic Kazakh life shamans had a wide functional activity, they became zhyraus(folk poet and singer), voodoo healers, clairvoyants, spiritual leaders of the people. Shamanic motifs in literature are rooted in distant mythology, continued in legends, songs, stories, not only played a special role in social life, but also became an element reflecting the attitude of the people towards life. The works of Kazakh folklore and the image of the shaman found in them are evidence of the antiquity of the theme. In literature through various phenomena of life, actual characteristics of the reality of life, image-living manifestations the image of the shaman took a full-fledged place. In the Kazakh steppes in the XVIII century, special attention was paid to witchcraft, researches were conducted, imagery on paper began. In addition to Kazakh researchers, shamanism in the Kazakh steppe was searched and analysed by Russian scholars with great interest.

The article studies the theme of shaman in Kazakh literature, shows the relationship and specificity of literature and myth, folklore to reveal the image of the shaman in the stories. Its artistic features, subject, content meaning and reflected in literature will be analysed. Definitions of the name of diffenert nation ‘shaman’ are given and an overview of the rules according to the research works of prominent scholars. The image of the shaman, which is the premise of the research, is portrayed in the stories not only as a soul engaged in healing, but also as a symbol of tradition and culture, understanding the problems of humanity and society, providing moral support. Such an image is often revealed in a dialogical relationship, creating a complex image.

The article emphasises the analysed pastime of the shaman, his actions in the process of the game, demonstrates that the shaman's entertainment is based on spiritual-attractive ancient knowledge. The game of the shaman is analysed with specific examples from works. In Kazakh literature, the subject of study were the works of Zhusupbek Aimautov ‘Black Shaman’, Zhumeken Nazhmidenov ‘Shaman’, Duman Ramazan ‘Shaman and Evil Spirit’, where the role of the shaman was evaluated. Assertions about shaman and shamanism in different epochs of literature are expressed through stories. The place of the shaman in the folk worldview and belief system is reflected in the works, the influence in the society is determined.
IDEOLOGICAL AND THEMATIC BASIS OF CHILDREN'S FOLKLORE IN THE RESEARCH OF BEKMURAT UAKHATOV
Authors:   Toraigyrov University, Tashekova Aigerim , Zhussupov Nartai ,   Toraigyrov University, Shapauov Alibi ,   Kazakh National University of Arts
Published: January 2025

This article discusses the issue of the significance of the work of Bekmurat Uakhatov, who studied the features of the development and formation of children's folklore, which became the source and source of Kazakh folkloristics. Bekmurat Uakhatov considers children's folklore as one of the most important branches of folk art, analyzes the scientific concepts, the content of which is intertwined with deep ancient musical motifs, is considered the spiritual core of raising children.

The collection of children's folklore of the scientist is considered not only in the context of Kazakh oral literature, but also in comparison with the features of children's folklore of related Turkic peoples and ethnic groups, subject, genre, plot, poetic artistry is recognized.

Through the research of B.Uakhatov, it is understood that children's folklore of our people is diverse in terms of genre composition, as well as their function, depending on the specifics of their origin and performance, poems written by adults for children, works preserved in the children's repertoire, and the nature of poems distributed by children themselves are described. At the same time, on the basis of the research, ways of forming the spiritual values of the Kazakh people through national literature and culture, the importance of introducing the younger generation to the examples of children's literature in its implementation, mastering the examples of folklore, as a means of preserving our traditional culture are revealed.

Education of the younger generation as citizens of a cultured, civilized country it tells about the special place of children's folklore. It is shown that the folklore genre in the formation of a closely developing traditional culture, which tells about the way of life and ancestral traditions of the Kazakh people, together with a picture of past life, is a great science that has developed and flourished over the centuries.