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The Extraordinary Adventures of Orpheus in the Tragicomedy of the Same Name by Aurelio Aureli and Antonio Sartorio (1672)
Authors: Немцова А.А.
Published: January 2024

Статья посвящена венецианской трагикомедии «Орфей» Аурелио Аурели и Антонио Сарторио, исполненной на сцене театра Сан-Сальваторе в 1672 году. Автор статьи предлагает читателю познакомиться с одним из самых неординарных прочтений канонического мифа в оперной литературе, а также объясняет причину его грандиозного успеха у современников, которая кроется в паритете абсурдности либретто и серьезности музыки. Анализ музыкальной драматургии показал, что реабилитировать испорченную либреттистом репутацию музыканта-полубога композитору помогла одна из главных условностей венецианской трагикомедии ― большое число разнохарактерных арий.

The article is devoted to the Venetian tragicomedy “Orfeo” by Aurelio Aureli and Antonio Sartorio, performed at the San Salvatore Theatre in 1672. The author of the article offers the reader to get acquainted with one of the most extraordinary readings of the canonical myth in opera literature, and also explains the reason for its grandiose success among contemporaries, which lies in the parity between the absurdity of the libretto and the seriousness of the music. An analysis of the musical dramaturgy has shown that one of the main conventions of Venetian tragicomedy – the large number of arias of various characters – helped the composer to rehabilitate the librettist’s spoilt reputation as a musician-half-god.
Assessment of Bukavu Finalist Pupils' English Active Vocabulary Knowledge
Authors: Trésor Mihigo Bienfait
Published: January 2024

The Congolese national program of English instructs that secondary school pupils be equipped with 2,000 active words in the four years of English training (based on 500 active words per year), so that they can be able to communicate effectively in English. However, the Congolese State Exams do not evaluate finalist pupils’ level of English active vocabulary knowledge to check whether this objective is reached or not. Consequently, the finalist pupils’ actual level of English active vocabulary knowledge at the end of their secondary school education remains unknown. To have an idea on the level, this study aimed at assessing Bukavu finalist pupils’ English active vocabulary knowledge. After a random sampling of 35 (10%) Bukavu secondary schools with the final year, the data were collected from 1506 Bukavu finalist pupils of the scholar year 2021/2022 through a test of English active vocabulary knowledge, which comprised multiple choice and traditional questions. The data, compiled in Excel for easy handling, showed the following English proficiency levels among Bukavu finalist pupils: below elementary 4.1%, elementary 69.9%, pre-intermediate 22.8%, intermediate 2.8%, upper-intermediate 0.4%, and advanced 0.0%. In summary, most pupils in Bukavu secondary schools end their English training with an "elementary level," possessing an average of 594 (29.7%) active words instead of the expected 2,000. Finally, relevant recommendations were made to the Congolese legislator, teachers of English and Bukavu secondary school pupils for the increase of the level.
CPTED Strategies for Reducing Crime Fear Among Nighttime Pedestrians
Authors:   KOREA CPTED ASSOCIATION, Lee Suyeon , Yoon Junho , You Ansik , Kim Jion
Published: January 2024

Fear of crime is a deeply rooted source of anxiety in modern society, making it essential to reduce this fear to improve the quality of life for residents. Previous studies have indicated that pedestrians, especially during nighttime hours, often experience a significant level of fear of crime. Therefore, this study focuses on identifying vulnerable points for fear of crime during nighttime pedestrian activity in Jangyang 2-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. It also proposes crime prevention strategies based on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, considering road environments and inter-individual spacing metrics.
Firstly, using K-means Clustering on reported crime data for Jangyang 2-dong, nighttime hours were defined as 21:00 to 01:00. Subsequently, social network analysis were applied to identify areas with low centrality, categorizing them into Cluster 1 (Jangyangbyeong-ro 6, Dukseom-ro 44, Dukseom-ro 50) and Cluster 2 (Jayang-ro 3, Dukseom-ro 58) as locations vulnerable to fear of crime. Finally, tailored crime prevention designs were proposed for each cluster. This study is significant for its use of social network analysis on safety data to identify fear of crime vulnerable areas and for suggesting crime prevention measures tailored to the characteristics of the region from a CPTED perspective.
Análisis de viabilidad operativa para la Generación de Energía Fotovoltaica en el norte de Antioquia, Colombia
Authors: Cordoba Montoya Juan Camilo , Rivera Rodríguez Julio César
Published: January 2024

Mediante la evaluación espacial, la identificación de las variables climáticas y el uso de programas de análisis espacial como ArcGIS, Google Earth PRO fue posible la viabilidad económica, técnica y espacial para la evaluación de un proyecto de generación fotovoltaica en el municipio de Caucasia, Antioquia (Colombia).
Para tal fin, se tuvo en cuenta que la generación de energías limpias en Colombia, como un mercado poco explotado y con un nivel de competencia bajo, requiere de la implementación de nuevas leyes para la disminución en la producción de gases de efecto invernadero como lo refiere la resolución CREG-030 de 2018, la cual regula la generación de energía a pequeña escala, en la cual se favorece a pequeños productores de energías renovables, facilitando la venta de la energía producida a los comercializadores en Colombia.
Con la entrada en vigor de nuevas políticas mundiales para la generación de energías limpias, este mercado poco explotado, a medida que se implementan estas políticas nacionales e internacionales, se hace más atractivo para los inversionistas. Para la implementación y aplicación de estas nuevas regulaciones, es importante la evaluación de viabilidad de este tipo de proyectos en cuanto mejoramiento y vida útil de los mismos.
A NOVEL HYBRID HARMONY SEARCH (HS) WITH WAR STRATEGY OPTIMIZATION (WSO) FOR SOLVING OPTIMIZATION PROBLEMS
Authors: Khaleel Sameerah
Published: January 2024

The usage of nature-inspired meta-heuristic algorithms is increasing due to their simplicity and versatility. These algorithms are widely used in numerous domains, especially in scientific fields such as operations research, computer science, artificial intelligence, and mathematics. Based on the core principles of exploration and exploitation, they provide flexible problem-solving abilities. This study presents a novel method to improve the effectiveness of the War Strategy Optimization (WSO) algorithm for optimization issues. The suggested approach combines the WSO technique with the Harmony Search (HS) algorithm, resulting in a hybrid algorithm called H-WSO. The aim is to enhance the overall optimization performance by leveraging the capabilities of both algorithms through the integration of swarm intelligence approaches. In order to assess the effectiveness of the recently suggested H-WSO algorithm, a set of experiments was carried out on 50 benchmark test functions. These functions included both unimodal and multimodal functions and spanned across different dimensions. The findings from these studies clearly showed a notable enhancement in the efficiency of the H-WSO algorithm when compared to the original WSO algorithm. Various metrics were utilized to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm, including the optimal fitness function value (Mean), Standard Deviation (St.d), and Median. The H-WSO algorithm regularly shows higher efficiency than the WSO algorithm, making it a promising and practical approach for addressing complicated optimization challenges
The Impact and Response of Trade Sanctions
Authors: Wang Xin
Published: January 2024

As China-U.S. relations become more complex, the United States considers China a major competitor and employs various means to impose trade sanctions, exerting pressure on Chinese enterprises. Among these measures, export controls in the high-tech and communication sectors are prevalent, often justified under the banner of "national security." The U.S.'s sanctioning behavior reflects its concerns about China's rise in these fields, attempting to maintain its technological advantage by controlling the export of crucial technologies and curb the development of China's technology and communication industries. The frequent use of U.S. export controls in recent years has had a significant impact on Chinese enterprises. In this context, it is essential to delve into the characteristics of U.S. trade sanctions to comprehensively understand their impact on Sino-U.S. trade. Additionally, understanding China's responses to these sanctions is crucial for our country's enterprises to more effectively navigate and counteract the measures imposed by the United States.
The Criminal Justice Practice and Experience of Corporate Compliance in China
Authors: Huang Xiaoliang , Zhang Yu
Published: January 2024

In the 21st century, because ZTE Corporation was subject to US sanctions and penalties in the first half of 2018, which caused widespread concern in the international community and heated discussion in the domestic legal community, the Enterprise Compliance Plan was highly concerned and warmly responded in Chinese Mainland.[5] Looking at the response and implementation of corporate compliance in China, it has gone through a process of introduction and standardization by central and state-owned enterprises, and acceptance and institutionalization by private enterprises. In the process of handling criminal cases, the Supreme People's Procuratorate actively promotes the implementation and development of corporate compliance in China through the procuratorial work mechanism, accumulating rich judicial experience, and transforming the "imported" corporate compliance mechanism into an important part of China's economic development and legal implementation. Currently, the Supreme People's Court is also gradually considering the positive significance of corporate compliance in specific cases in its judicial work, and making reasonable considerations in specific judgments accordingly. Against this backdrop, it is obviously of positive significance to summarize the practical experience of criminal justice in the implementation of corporate compliance, analyze and look forward to the future legal mechanism for implementing corporate compliance plans, and promote the implementation of corporate compliance in China from the perspective of socialist rule of law concept and system, so that it can serve China's economy and enterprise development.
The identification of subjects ‘foreign relatedness’ of civil legal relations from the perspective of cases
Authors: Liu Yitong
Published: January 2024

During the trial supervision procedure, the judge did not specify whether the case was determined as a foreign-related case because the applicant had American nationality. Rather, the judge only explained the “service of process and periods” of the foreign-related judicial procedure. The judge believed that the applicant had a fixed domicile in China, which was involved in the case, where the heating fee and property fee were disputed so the legal provisions on foreign-related procedures without a domicile within the territory of the People's Republic of China did not apply to the “service of process and periods”. To further explain the case, the applicant completed the purchase contract in September 2004 and the property management service agreement in November 2004. The applicant completed the Oath of Allegiance and acquired its American nationality on November 28, 2006. The applicant owed the property fee and heating fee for the period from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2016. In terms of time, the applicant had owed property fees and heating fees for nearly a year as a Chinese national and had owed property fees and heating fees for more than nine years as a US national, which means that during the period when the arrears of property fee and heating fee occurred, the nationality of the applicant changed from Chinese to American.
The impact of banking regulatory policies on the expansion of shadow banking business in China
Authors: Wang Hongying , Qi Jiangyong , Tu Yongqian
Published: January 2024

To better examine how shadow banking activities are affected by banking regulation, this paper uses the implementation of new regulatory standards in China's banking sector in 2011 as a quasi-natural experiment to test whether China's banking regulatory policies were effective in curbing shadow banking activities from 2007 to 2019 using data on banks' entrusted loans to measure the size of shadow banking business. The findings of this study are as follows: Firstly, the new regulatory standards had effectively inhibited the development of shadow banking business such as entrusted loans. Mechanism analysis showes that CAR had a significant positive impact on entrusted loans, once the CAR fell, the entrusted loans decreased. Meanwhile, the higher the LIR was, the more shadow banking activities Chinese banks were likely to engage in. Further insight reveales that among banks with larger assets and higher profitability, the impact of the new regulatory policies on shadow banking business was more significant. The results remain robust when the paper also consideres the policies issued in 2017 for shadow banking. The findings of this paper demonstrate the actual effect of China's regulation on shadow banking from a micro perspective and provide a scientific and theoretical basis for the implementation of regulatory policies.
Exploring Instructors’ Beliefs about and Practices in Promoting Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in Writing Classes
Authors: Bayou Yemeserach , Kitila Tamene
Published: January 2024

The study investigated instructors’ beliefs about and practices in promoting students’ critical thinking (CT) in writing classes. A multiple case study design was employed to address the objective of the study. Three instructors were purposively selected from Wolkite University and participated in the study. The instruments used for data gathering were classroom observation, interview and document analysis. The data were qualitatively analyzed using a grounded theory approach- open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The findings showed that the participants interpreted CT as the students’ abilities to use appropriate language and logically argue in their writing. The interview data further revealed that promoting students’ CT skill can be facilitated through providing them with an explicit introduction to CT, incorporating CT into their evaluation system, and giving them meaningful topics and adequate opportunities to practice writing. Writing activities such as argumentative, summary, and cause-effect types were noted to promote students’ critical thinking in writing classes. The study categorized and reported factors that interfered with teachers’ beliefs and their practices as student-related, instructor-related and situation-specific factors.
Criatividade e gestão escolar
Authors: Souza Lucas Henrique Bitencourt de , Viana Helena Brandão , Silva Gildene do Ouro Lopes , Darius Rebeca Pizza Pancotte , Costa Cleusa Vieira da
Published: January 2024

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a criatividade no âmbito da gestão escolar a partir do olhar de diretores da educação básica em contexto de formação continuada. Participaram do estudo 8 diretores de escolas privadas de educação básica no Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul. Para a coleta de dados, utilizaram-se de duas entrevistas. Optou-se pela proposta de Bardin na análise de conteúdo das entrevistas e pelo software WebQDA na sistematização das categorias. Os resultados indicaram que os participantes valorizaram a criatividade na gestão escolar com ênfase nas ideias e planejamento escolar, principalmente em relação a novas soluções. Ainda, afirmaram que o curso GNAE proporcionou a troca de ideias e ampliação sobre a visão de inovação e criatividade, além de contribuir para a gestão escolar criativa. Logo, acredita-se na pertinência deste estudo, pois a contemporaneidade requer diretores de escolas criativos e aptos para exercerem uma gestão escolar criativa.
Barriers, vaccine hesitancy and attitudes towards the to the covid-19 vaccine in Türkiye
Authors: Yalçın Gürsoy Melike , Chousko Mechmet Fatme
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to determine the barriers, vaccine hesitancy and attitudes towards the to the COVID-19 vaccine in Türkiye. A cross-sectional study included 2031 people aged 18 years and older living in Türkiye. Data were collected through an online questionnaire created by the researchers in line with the literature and the Attitudes towards the COVID-19 Vaccine (ATV-COVID-19) scale. In total, 1043 participants (51.4%) defined themselves as vaccine hesitant. The most-motivating factor for vaccination was protecting self and family, while thinking that vaccines are unsafe was the most common barrier against vaccination. Compared to females, being male (OR=0.770) had a 1.3-times (1/0.770) protective effect from vaccination hesitancy, while one unit increase in the ATV-COVID-19 score (OR=0.080) was 12.5-times (1/0.080) protective. As a result of the study, it was observed that there was a high level of vaccine hesitancy due to mistrust of COVID-19 vaccines or fear of side effects. In addition, vaccine hesitancy was associated with gender and the level of attitude towards the vaccine.
Recuperação de informação nos Registros de Eventos de Defesa Social no Estado de Minas Gerais
Authors: Farias Renato Sena , Pires Moreira Renato , Silva Patrícia Nascimento , Peixoto Bax Marcello
Published: January 2024

O Registro de Eventos de Defesa Social é um sistema utilizado pelas organizações de segurança do Estado de Minas Gerais para registrar ocorrências, iniciar investigações e relatar outras atividades relacionadas à defesa civil, e que propicia a realização das análises de inteligência policial. A análise de inteligência policial desempenha um papel fundamental na prevenção e combate ao crime. Ela envolve a coleta, organização, análise e interpretação de dados para obter informações e produzir conhecimentos hábeis para assessorar na tomada de decisões estratégicas em todos os níveis. Nesse contexto, o presente artigo busca identificar a entrada e indexação de dados e informações no Registro de Eventos de Defesa Social e propor soluções para a recuperação mais eficiente da informação, com o intuito de otimizar as análises de inteligência. O método de abordagem foi o hipotético-dedutivo, haja vista a percepção de uma lacuna da temática em questão. Com o estudo identificou-se que o preenchimento de termos genéricos e em campos incorretos no Registro de Eventos de Defesa Social são fatores complicadores, comprometendo as análises e dificultando a recuperação da informação. Estes pontos devem ser observados como possíveis soluções para a recuperação mais eficiente da informação.
Cinco pautas para promover la residencia, Centro Histórico de Quito, eje 24 de Mayo
Authors: Vega Betancourt Julio , Tello Navarrete Christian Andrés
Published: January 2024

este estudio investiga la evolución histórica y los de-safíos contemporáneos de la avenida 24 de Mayo, en Quito, Ecuador, una área que ha sido testigo de cam-bios significativos a lo largo de los años. Inicialmente conocida como la quebrada de Ullaguangua-huayco, y rebautizada como Jerusalén en el siglo XVII, esta vía sirvió como fuente de abastecimiento de agua y marcó el límite sur de la ciudad hasta finales del siglo XX.a partir de la década de 1930, la zona experimentó procesos de migración, tugurización, segregación so-cial y desafíos, como la inseguridad, la prostitución y la informalidad, problemáticas que persisten en la ac-tualidad. el municipio implementó intervenciones con el objetivo de “integrar” esta área al Centro Histórico de Quito, designado Patrimonio de la Humanidad en 1987. Sin embargo, muchas de estas iniciativas han delineado una frontera evidente entre el centro turísti-co-comercial y los barrios circundantes.Además, equipamientos de gran escala como el Mer-cado de San Roque, el expenal García Moreno y la exterminal terrestre Cumandá, han contribuido de manera indirecta a la disminución del uso residencial, incentivando una mayor actividad comercial, especial-mente informal, en la avenida 24 de Mayo.Esta investigación destaca, que las políticas centradas exclusivamente en la preservación patrimonial no han abordado de manera efectiva los problemas sociales
arraigados en la zona. la percepción de inseguridad ha aumentado y la actividad comercial en ciertas ca-lles ha experimentado declives notables.......
Human-computer Interaction (HCI) Approach to Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIEd) in Architectural Design
Authors: Cheung Lok Hang , Dall’Asta Juan Carlos
Published: January 2024

The field of artificial intelligence (AI) in architectural design (AIEd) has experienced significant growth, and there is great potential for the application of Generative AI (GAI) in architectural design education. However, addressing challenges associated with AI is important. These include overhyped speculation, hidden inherent drawbacks such as fairness and ethics, and a trend of lacking human interaction when AI is involved. To tackle these issues, this paper introduces a triangulated research framework encompassing three key perspectives: vision, technology, and user acceptance. This framework aligns with Human-computer Interaction (HCI) principles, AI technology development, and past experiences in AIEd. By adopting this multi-perspective analysis approach, the paper aims to comprehensively understand the phenomena surrounding AI in architectural design. Furthermore, the research presented in this paper goes beyond theoretical discussions and illustrates how the research findings are applied in practice. It showcases the design of an ongoing architectural design course that incorporates the insights gained from the research. Three key observations from the ongoing designed modules indicate the need to shift the focus towards integrating multi-modal AIs and existing parametric tools. Secondly, it is essential to emphasise AIs as design partners rather than making assumptions about AIs’ specific uses at different stages. Lastly, providing user-friendly tools and theoretical foundations motivates students to explore beyond the design process, expanding their research and design boundaries.
Convivir en la ciudad: Una reflexión sobre la percepción de inseguridad en el espacio público
Authors: Rocchio Daniele , Bustamante Ponce Fernando Xavier , Baca Calderón María Carolina
Published: January 2024

Este artículo reflexiona sobre la percepción de inseguridad en el espacio público en Ecuador, sea este físico o virtual, con enfoque en la ciudad de Quito. El objetivo es especular sobre la incidencia que tiene la ciudad como espacio de convivencia y de interacción interpersonal, en las formas de conducta vinculadas a la delincuencia. Así, se aporta nuevas reflexiones sobre la importancia de pensar las premisas teóricas que deben ser consideradas para la conformación del espacio público. La investigación se lleva a cabo de forma reflexiva, mediante la observación del contexto ecuatoriano. El caso de estudio se desarrolla en Quito, en Ecuador, tras el aumento de percepción de inseguridad y el aumento de criminalidad que vive el país. Esta situación ha sido propicia para la aplicación de los métodos cualitativos de comprensión del fenómeno y la consiguiente reflexión sobre lo que representa el espacio en un contexto de inseguridad. El desenlace de la investigación evidencia la importancia de la materialización de los conceptos de apropiación del espacio y cómo estos deben ser seleccionados sobre la base de las necesidades, reales y objetivas, de socialización entre los usuarios. También se hace notar cómo, para la definición de un espacio percibido como seguro, el monitoreo no se lo debe entender como control sino como herramienta de análisis para la mejora del contexto espacial. Así, esta investigación contribuye a identificar las variables de un espacio seguro y aporta nuevas reflexiones en la comprensión de la inseguridad desde la percepción de la misma.
İki Eksenli Güneş Takip Sistemi İle Sabit Eksenli Fotovoltaik (Pv) Sistemlerinin Tasarımı Ve Uzaktan İzlenmesi
Authors: SAĞLAM Serkan , AKKAYA OY Sibel
Published: January 2024

Bu çalışmada, iki eksenli güneş takip sistemi ile sabit eksenli fotovoltaik sistemlerinin tasarımı ve uzaktan izlenmesi sağlanmıştır. PV sistemler Samsun ili Bafra ilçesinde bulunan Bafra Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi içerisinde bulunan bir konumuna yerleştirilmiştir. Sistemler aynı süre zarfında, aynı konumda ve birbirlerini gölgelemeyecek şekilde yerleştirilmiştir. Fotovoltaik sistemlerde elde edilen enerji akıllı inverterler sayesinde belirli periyotlarda alınarak raporlanmıştır. Üretilen enerji değerleri akıllı invertere bağlanan raspberry pi devre kartı sayesinde uzaktan bağlantı kurularak alınmış ve internet sitesinde yayınlanmıştır. Uygulaması gerçekleştirilen sistemlerde elde edilen enerji değeri, bu sistemlerin maddi karşılığı, yatırımı amorti etme süresi gibi değerler kıyaslanarak iki eksenli takip sisteminin Karadeniz bölgesi için uygun olup olmadığı araştırılmıştır.
Samsun İli Kanola Üretim Alanlarda Enfeksiyon Oluşturan Virüslerin Belirlenmesi
Authors: ŞEVİK Mehmet Ali , BALTACI Abdullah
Published: January 2024

Brassicaceae familyasına ait bir tür olan kanola (Brassica napus), önemli bir yağ bitkisidir. Bafra Ovası ülkemizin önemli kanola üretim alanlarından birisi konumundadır. Samsun ilinde kanola üretim alanlarında virüslerin yaygınlık durumunu belirlemek amacıyla 2021-2022 yılında sürveyler yapılmıştır. Arazide gözlemler sırasında bazı kanola bitkilerinde karakteristik virüs simptomları gözlenmiştir. Yapılan sürveyler sırasında, kanola üretim alanlarından yaprak örnekleri toplanmış ve bu örnekler virüs-spesifik ticari poliklonal antiserumlar kullanılarak Double antibody-Sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (DAS-ELISA) yöntemi ile Cauliflower mosaic virus (CaMV), Turnip mosaic virus (TuMV), Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) için analiz edilmiştir. Serolojik analizler sonucunda kanola örneklerinin %4.83’ünün CaMV, %3.22’sinin TSWV olmak üzere virüsle enfekteli (%8.06) olduğu belirlenirken, analiz edilen kanola örneklerinde CMV ve TuMV enfeksiyonuna rastlanmamıştır.
Online Food Delivery Application
Authors: Aini Yuni Nur , Mulyanti Martha Dwi , Setiawan M. Wahyuli , Utama Yopi Yudha
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This study aims to review how effective the online food delivery application is that is used to optimize MSME income in the culinary field, especially at Seblak Incezz Rejomulyo, Kediri City.

Design/methodology/approach: This is a qualitative study that employs an analytical descriptive approach. The analytical-descriptive approach was chosen because it provides an explanation or elaboration regarding variable objects obtained from the data that has been collected.

Findings: The use of online food delivery services is effective in optimizing sales volume at Seblak Incezz Rejomulyo, Kediri City. In the end, the more sales increase, the entity's income will also increase.

Research limitations/implications: Only focus on one sector of SMEs, so the results cannot be compared with SMEs in other fields.

Practical implications: This research shows that MSMEs need to adapt according to technological developments. This will eventually have an effect on the sustainability of MSMEs because it can increase sales and income for MSMEs. 

Originality/value: Seblak Incezz is one of the MSMEs in the culinary field in the city of Kediri, which is growing from year to year.

Paper type: Research Paper
Constraints to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Recovery
Authors: Nyirenda Eluphy Banda , Qutieshat Abubaker
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This review paper was done to understand the major constraints to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises’ (MSMEs) recovery in Malawi following the impact of COVID-19, discuss implications, and propose policy recommendations.

Design/methodology/approach: A systematic review of literature, both grey and from peer reviewed journals was used to identify the major constraints exerted on MSMEs following the onset of COVID-19. 

Findings: The major constraints to MSMEs’ recovery include disruptions in supply chain, demand for increased use of technology and innovation, lack of access to capital on information on opportunities/ emerging markets, increased health and safety requirements.

Research limitations/implications: The unavailability of data on MSMEs’ contribution to the growth and scholarly publication on pre- and post-recovery in Malawi.

Practical implications: This study proposes review of fiscal and monetary policies to align with MSMEs growth needs.

Originality/value: This is a review paper.

Paper type: A literature review.
An " Academic Review and Critique of Gender Dynamics and Life Insurance Uptake in Ghana: A Study of the 2018 Publication by Ampaw et al."
Authors: Malambo Maalila
Published: January 2024

The study conducted by Ampaw et al. titled “Gender perspective on life insurance demands in Ghana" examines the factors affecting the adoption of life insurance by male and female household heads. Their findings suggest that women in Ghana purchase more life insurance products than men, which may be useful for insurers in maximizing profits. However, the study overlooks critical considerations such as claim costs, administrative expenses, and profitability. While the authors' unique focus on gender dynamics is noteworthy, they did not consider household size, literacy levels, premium costs, and government incentives for women to purchase policies. Prior research indicates that education, awareness, income, and employment are key determinants of life insurance uptake in Ghana, which contrasts with the authors' findings. Further research is necessary to examine the relationship between insurance and customer value or profitability. In conclusion, while Ampaw et al.'s research adds to the scarce literature on life insurance demand in Africa, it lacks practicality and ignores significant factors. Additional research is necessary to comprehend the determinants of life insurance uptake in Ghana and insurance's role in customer value and business profitability in Africa.

 

JEL classification codes for this article could include:

G22: Insurance; Insurance Companies; Actuarial Studies

J16: Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination

O55: Africa; Insurance and Insurance Markets
THE EFFECT OF WORKING CAPITAL AND SALES ON NET PROFIT IN SMEs FROZEN FOOD DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC ERA
Authors: Jatiningrum Citrawati
Published: January 2024

This study aims to examine the effect of working capital and sales on Net Profit in SMEs Frozen Food during Covid 19 pandemic era. The research with a quantitative approach was carried out with the research sample is working capital, sales, net profit during 2017 – 2021 at SMEs Sabily Frozen Food. Data analysis using  statistics method with multiple linear regression analysis. The finding reveal that working capital and sales have significant effect on net Income during Covid 19 Pandemic Era.  Second analysis that at partially examine show that working capital and Sales have a significant effect on Net Income during pandemic era. This study proves that working capital is needed to finance all operational activities during pandemic era and also improving sales important for SMEs in uncertain the pandemic. Therefore, optimal profits can be achieved while improving the working capital and sales during pandemic era to sustainability the business.

Keywords: Working Capital, Sales, Net Income, SMEs
ANALYSIS OF CONTAINER CRANE ON STEVEDORING AT NILAM MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
Authors: Mudayat Mudayat , Soedarmanto Soedarmanto , Hanna ester kalangi Meyti , Idatul umah Fina
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This study is titled "Analysis  of Container Cranes on Stevedoring in Nilam Multipurpose Terminals  The Use of Container Crane Against Container Stevedoring in Nilam Multipurpose Terminals". This study aims to determine the effect of using a Container Crane on the productivity  of container stevedoring activities at  Nilam multipurpose terminals.

Design/methodology/approach: This study uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach accompanied by other instruments such as secondary data, interviews  and  documentation which aims to determine the  influence  of container crane  loading and unloading productivity and also supporting factors that can maximize the performance of the container crane  at the Nilam Multipurpose Terminal. The  data used as analytical material to support the research is performance data from loading and unloading activities at the Nunukan Island KM in 2016 to 2017 in the first semester

Findings: The results showed that the role  of container cranes is the most important factor in the implementation of container loading and unloading activities at Nilam multiplepurpose terminals.

Keywords: Container Crane, Stevedoring, Container
The Influence of Internal and External Quality Audit on The Sustainability of Surabaya Merchant Marine Polytechnic
Authors: Fajarudin Ibnu , Guesti Merdita
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The era of globalization and free markets forces universities to organize themselves by introducing internal quality assurance to guarantee the quality of education and services. In addition to internal quality assurance, universities as labor producers also require quality assurance from certification bodies outside the university. Several previous studies examined the influence of internal and external quality audits on work productivity and employee performance. In this study, the effect was seen to be different from before, namely knowing the effect of internal and external quality audits on the sustainability of the Surabaya Merchant Marine Polytechnic. The purpose of this study was to determine whether internal and external quality audits affect the sustainability of the Surabaya Merchant Marine Polytechnic.

Design/methodology/approach: This study uses quantitative research with a population and the sample is a work unit at the Surabaya Merchant Marine Polytechnic which is involved with internal and external quality audits. The data collection method in this study was to use questionnaires using multiple linear regression analysis. Tests in this study used SPSS statistics version 26.

Findings: The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant influence between internal and external quality audits on the sustainability of the Surabaya Merchant Marine Polytechnic either partially or simultaneously. The variable that has the dominant influence on this study is the internal quality audit.

Paper type: Research Paper.
Effect of Cyber Security on Business Sustainability of Listed Microfinance Banks in Nigeria
Authors: Nwankwo Cosmas Anayochukwu , Kanyangale Macdonald Isaac
Published: January 2024

Purpose: In Nigeria, microfinance banks (MFB) face the burden of investing in cyber security to protect their databases, prevent monetary losses, maintain customer trust, and remain afloat in a competitive business environment. However, there are incessant cyber risks and attacks by criminals who gain undue access to the cyber-space of MFB and cause financial and non-financial loss.

Design/methodology/approach: The objective of this quantitative study was to examine the effect of cyber security on the business sustainability of three listed, and most valued MFBs in Nigeria. The population of the study was 315 senior, medium and junior employees of three MFBs in Nigeria. As the target population was manageable, the research adopted a census. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, and the formulated hypothesis was analysed using multiple regression.

Findings: The study found that cyber security has a significant and positive impact on the sustainability of MFB in Nigeria. Data availability account for the largest contribution to the sustainability of MFBs, followed by data confidentiality and data integrity. Employees in a MFB uphold that data availability, confidentiality, and integrity are pivotal elements of cyber security that influence the sustainability of their organisations in Nigeria. Given these results from the viewpoint of employees, MFBs are implored to regularly review and strengthen their risk management strategy and adopt a more integrative approach of human-centric cybersecurity, which brings technology and human elements together to address current and future cyber risks and build and sustain consumer trust in digital financial transactions. The implication of the study and areas for future research are highlighted.

Paper type: Research paper
Agrotourism Tourism Village Development Model Ngebret Hamlet, Morowudi Village, Cerme District, Gresik Regency
Authors: Kartika Chandra , Indrawati Mei , Sarie Rena Febrita , Sri Lestari Veronika Nugraheni
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Development Model of Agrotourism Tourism Village, Ngebret Hamlet, Morowudi Village, Cerme District, Gresik Regency. This further research aims to test and analyze the Development Model of Agrotourism Tourism Village, Ngebret Hamlet, Morowudi Village, Cerme District, Gresik Regency The sample in the study was 15 correspondents related to agrotourism tourism villages.

Design/methodology/approach: The sampling method used in this study is to take it to the concerned corespodent. The data collection method was carried out by distributing interviews to correspondents related to agrotourism tourism villages, namely respondents in Ngebret Hamlet, Morowudi Village, Cerme District, Gresik Regency. The data analysis technique is SWOT strategy analysis.

Findings: From this advanced research activity, it resulted in the contribution of the development of agrotourism tourism villages to the improvement of the regional economy in Morowudi Ngebret Village, Cerme District, Gresik Regency through the development of agrotourism tourism villages that can increase profitability and business development well and can improve village economic development in Ngebret Hamlet, Morowudi Village, Cerme District, Gresik Regency.

Paper type: Research Paper.
Analysis of Annual Rainfall Distribution and Planned Rain Intensity at 11 (Eleven) Rain Post Stations in Serang District
Authors: Kistiawan Tony , Irawan Agustinus Purna
Published: January 2024

This research aimed to find the best rainfall probability model and planned rain intensity using the Mononobe formula for 11 rain stations in Serang Regency. Annual rainfall data is processed and evaluated as secondary data using the rain data consistency test method, the Gumbel probability distribution, the Normal probability distribution, the Log Normal probability distribution, and the Pearson Type III Log probability distribution. The consistency test results reveal that the rainfall data is consistent. The Gumbel probability distribution is used to examine the design rain intensity based on the analysis. This study is intended to guide estimating the design rainfall intensity to develop the design flood discharge and run-off calculations. Suggestions for future research include improving the accuracy of rain data processing and making longer-term data available to provide a more accurate frequency analysis
The Effect of Creativity and Social Capital on Business Sustainability in SMEs Sulam Tapis East Lampung
Authors: Fadhillah Ika Nur , Jatiningrum Citrawati , Sudewi Sudewi , Sugiono Sugiono
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This study aims to examine the effect of creativity and social capital on the sustainability of Sulam Tapis business in Labuhan Maringgai District, East Lampung.

Design/methodology/approach: Using research method Multiple Regression Linear, there are a total of 28 micro-entrepreneurs in the field of tapis embroidery in Labuhan Maringgai District, East Lampung for sampling study.

Research limitations/implications: This study uses a few samples of SMEs due to the limitations of SMEs in the East Lampung area. However, this result has improved the efforts in promoting local wisdom with SMEs Sulam Tapis Lampung.

Practical implications:  Based on multiple regression analysis, the result of the level of relationship between creativity (X1) and social capital (X2) with business sustainability (Y) is strong enough. Main finding reveals that creativity and social capital have significant effect business sustainability at Labuhan Maringgai District, East Lampung.

Originality/value: This research proves the critical factors which effected creativity and social capital on SMEs Sulam Tapis Lampung
The Influence of Microfinance Institutions on Nigerian Small, Micro, And Medium Enterprises
Authors: SHUMBA KNOWLEDGE , Ekpo Victor , Ebewo Patrick
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Poverty is a significant concern in most countries, including Nigeria, which has been dubbed the world's poverty capital. Most developing countries regard small, micro, and medium-sized companies (SMMEs) as a sure strategy to reduce poverty by lowering a country's unemployment rate. Microfinance institutions (MFIs), especially banks, were commissioned by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to cater to self-employed people and businesses. There is compelling evidence that MFIs are not doing enough and are failing to fulfill their mandate. As a result, this paper sought to investigate the impact MFIs have on SMMEs in Nigeria.

Design/methodology/approach: This descriptive study, made use of a convenience sample strategy to collect survey data from 384 SMMEs in two Nigerian states: Abuja and Nasarawa. Data was collected from 350 respondents.

Findings: The findings showed that MFIs significantly influenced SMMEs regarding technology transfer and financial services and aided SMME (small, medium, and micro enterprises) growth. MFIs in Nigeria are ineffective in offering the services of aspects of facilitator of SMEs growth, tool for social change, provider of banking services to the people and transferor of technology.

Practical implications: The CBN should make sure that MFIs, especially the banks focus more on servicing SMMEs. MFIs should do more in the areas of sensitiation and tailor their products to suit their customer base.

Originality/value: There are limited studies on the Nigerian context for SMMEs and MFIs.
Demographic Factors, Financial Self-Efficacy, And Financial Independence of Young Adults in Surabaya
Authors: Evelyn Evelyn
Published: January 2024

Purpose : One of the key characteristics that can indicate a person's maturity is financial independence. Unfortunately, not many young adults in Indonesia are successful to become financially independent. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine the variables that may have an impact on young adults’ financial independence.

Design/methodology/approach : 118 Surabaya-based young adults served as the study's respondents. Distribution of questionnaires was used to collect data, which was then processed using logistic regression. Findings : The findings of this study demonstrate that age, education, marital status, and self-efficacy all have an impact on young adults' financial independence. It is expected that the findings of this study will help those involved in the attempt to increase financial independence among Indonesian young adults. Furthermore, it is expected that this research will contribute to ongoing studies on financial independence.

Paper type : research paper
Determination Of Debt Covenant, Leverage , Financial Distress Against Accounting Conservatism
Authors: Efendi Mohamad Johan , Huda Khasbulloh , Sholeh Rachmad , Waluyo Sugeng Eko Yuli
Published: January 2024

The objective of this research is to examine the impact of financial hardships, debt covenants, and leverage on accounting conservatism in a partial and simultaneous manner. The analysis focuses on firms operating in the industrial and consumer products sectors, which are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the period from 2016 to 2020. This particular research methodology employs quantitative techniques to investigate a predefined population or sample. The samples were obtained using a purposive sampling strategy, which included selecting individuals based on preset criteria. This study uses data regression analysis as a method of data analysis, using the SPSS software. The findings indicated that accounting conservatism was only partly unaffected by financial troubles. Debt covenants have a partial influence on accounting conservatism, while leverage partly has a notable impact on accounting conservatism. Furthermore, accounting conservatism is significantly affected by a combination of financial challenges, debt covenants, and leverage.
Peran Guru dalam Pembelajaran Membaca dan Menulis Siswa SD Kelas Rendah
Authors: Khair Ummul , Kholik Kholik
Published: January 2024

This research was carried out at SDN 06 Rejang Lebong in the second semester. The problem identified in this research was the lack of reading and writing skills among lower class students. Aims to describe reading errors and writing difficulties in lower grade students and describe the role of teachers in improving reading and writing skills in elementary school students. Using a qualitative approach with the type of research being descriptive. The subjects of this research were the school principal, teacher council, and lower grade teacher. Data collection by observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis uses three stages consisting of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Inspection or checking the validity of the data is carried out using technical triangulation and source triangulation. The results of the research show that the forms of reading errors in lower grade students are children's difficulty recognizing the letters of the alphabet, errors in reading each word, and errors in pronunciation of words and use of lip movements. Meanwhile, the forms of writing errors include errors in writing words or sentences and errors in writing numbers. The role of the teacher in improving the reading and writing skills of low grade students includes: (1) the teacher acts as a demonstrator in learning activities, (2) the teacher acts as a class manager, (3) the teacher acts as a learning mediator, (4) the teacher acts as a facilitator in learning (5) )teachers also act as motivators for students. Things that hinder teachers' efforts include student motivation, student interest in learning, students' seriousness in learning and teachers' learning methods that are still contextual, as well as things that support the teacher's role include adequate school facilities and support from the school principal in learning.
Citra Perempuan dalam Legenda Putri Cermin Cina
Authors: Febriyanto Dedi , Fitriani Yessi , Utami Puspa Indah
Published: January 2024

Feminist ideology, especially regarding the image of women in literary works, can open up society's views more broadly and comprehensively regarding various gender issues. The aim of this research is to describe the image of the main female character in the Jambi folk tale Legend of the Putri Cermin Cina. The research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative method. Research data in the form of sentence quotations was obtained through reading and note-taking techniques. Next, the data was analyzed using interactive techniques. The results of this research show that the main female character in the Legend of the Chinese Mirror Princess is depicted as a social woman who has high complexity. Judging from her physical image, the main female character is depicted as a beautiful woman, smiling, polite in speaking, and graceful. Judging from the psychological aspect, the main female character is depicted as someone who is soft-hearted and always happy. In her role in the family, the female character is described as careful, agile, diligent, skilled, and devoted to her parents. As for their role in community life, female characters are described as having a high social spirit, being very loved by the community, and having noble character.