bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Fraud Hexagon Terhadap Kecurangan Laporan Keuangan Perusahaan Properti dan Real Estate
Authors: Riswana Indi Citra , Saharsini Astuning , Pardi Pardi
Published: July 2024

Through the use of the F-score model approach, this study aims to determine the variables of financial stability, external pressure, personal financial needs, ineffective monitoring, nature of industry, change in director, change in auditor, frequency of CEO picture and political connection in influencing fraudulent financial reporting. The research sample was obtained through a sampling technique using the purposive sampling method of 20 companies from 85 companies in the property and real estate industry sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the 2019-2021 period. The research data is in the form of secondary data obtained from the company financial reports and company annual reports sourced from the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) website www.idx.co.id and the website of the secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia cabinet setkab.go.id in obtaining information on political ties between companies with government. The data analysis method in this study uses multiple linear regression analysis with the help of the IBM SPSS 25 analysis tool. The results of this study indicate that the change in auditor variable has a significant effect on fraudulent financial reporting while the financial stability variables, external pressure, personal financial needs, ineffective monitoring, nature of industry, change in director, frequency of CEO picture and political connection have no significant effect on fraudulent financial reporting.
Analisis Kinerja Keuangan Untuk Menilai Tingkat Kesehatan KSPPS Bmt Syari’ah Mandiri Ampel Boyolali
Authors: Eko Ekotriyanto , Wulandari Amy , Jalari Muhammad , Rahmawati Nabila Ishika
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze financial performance to assess the soundness of KSPPS BMT Syari'ah Mandiri Ampel Boyolali in 2020-2022. This type of research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Measuring financial ratios is based on the provisions of the Regulation of the Deputy for Supervision of the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs in the Field of Health Assessment of Savings and Loans Cooperatives and Sharia Financing Number 07/Per/Dep.6/IV/2016. The results of this study are 1) The aspect of capital obtained from the ratio of own capital to total assets for three consecutive years in the unhealthy category, while the ratio of own capital adequacy is in the fairly healthy category. 2) The aspect of earning assets is the ratio of the volume of loans to members to the volume of loans given in the current category. 3). The aspect of efficiency, from the ratio of operating expenses to gross participation in the less efficient category and the ratio of service efficiency in the not good category. 4) The aspect of liquidity, from the cash ratio in the quite liquid category, while the ratio of financing provided to funds received shows the liquid category. 5) Aspects of independence and growth, the ratio of asset profitability shows a low category, the ratio of own capital profitability scores is in the sufficient category, while the ratio score of operational independence is in the high category
Efek Aksesibilitas, dan Pengalaman Terhadap Tingkat Kepuasan dan Loyalitas Pengguna TikTok Shop Batam
Authors: Willson Willson , Kennedy Kalon , Leslie Kellie , Kelvin Kelvin , Raymond Raymond
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang bagaimana kualitas dari layanan (E-Service Quality) beserta layanan pengaduan (e-recovery service) yang ditawarkan oleh TikTok Shop dapat mempengaruhi kepuasan (E-Satisfaction) dan loyalitas (E-Loyalty) penggunanya. Dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif, riset dilakukan dengan cara mengumpulkan data melalui kuesioner yang disebar kepada 400 responden Kota Batam yang pernah menggunakan TikTok Shop, dengan rentang usia dari 12 tahun hingga dewasa. Hasil riset ini menunjukkan bahwa kualitas layanan dan layanan pengaduan berpengaruh penting terhadap kepuasan dan loyalitas pengguna. Semakin baiknya kualitas yang ditawarkan oleh TikTok Shop, semakin tinggi pula tingkat kepuasan dan loyalitas penggunanya. Oleh karena itu, TikTok Shop harus senantiasa mempertahankan kualitas layanan serta pengaduannya agar pengguna selalu senang dan puas untuk melakukan pembelanjaan melalui TikTok Shop.
Uniqlo Neighborhood Collaboration Mendukung Produk Ekonomi Kreatif Di Kota Bandung (Pendekatan Pestel)
Authors: Dwiputrianti Septiana , Pradika Devita Anggun , Rachman Abdul , Purba Caesar Octoviandy
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi program kolaborasi UNIQLO dalam pengembangan usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah (UMKM) sektor ekonomi kreatif di Kota Bandung menggunakan kerangka analisis PESTEL (Politik, Ekonomi, Sosial, Teknologi, Lingkungan, dan Hukum). Pergeseran paradigma ekonomi menuju kreativitas dan inovasi telah menghasilkan peluang baru bagi UMKM untuk mengembangkan produk dan layanan yang unik. Metode penelitian ini melibatkan studi literatur, wawancara dengan pemangku kepentingan terkait, serta analisis data kualitatif. Hasil analisis PESTEL menunjukkan bahwa faktor politik mencakup regulasi terkait UMKM dan kerja sama lintas sektor. Dalam aspek ekonomi, pertumbuhan ekonomi Kota Bandung sangat mendukung keberhasilan tujuan ini. Faktor sosial melibatkan preferensi konsumen terhadap produk lokal dan kepedulian terhadap etika produksi. Di bidang teknologi, transformasi digital ditemukan memiliki dampak signifikan pada jalur pemasaran. Lingkungan berperan dalam mendorong praktek berkelanjutan yang ramah lingkungan, sementara aspek hukum termasuk hak kekayaan intelektual dan perjanjian kemitraan. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang bagaimana analisis PESTEL dapat membantu UMKM dan perusahaan besar seperti UNIQLO dalam merencanakan dan melaksanakan program kolaborasi untuk pengembangan ekonomi kreatif. Temuan ini dapat memberikan panduan kepada pemangku kepentingan dalam merumuskan strategi berkelanjutan, memanfaatkan peluang pasar, dan mengatasi tantangan yang muncul dalam ekosistem UMKM. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi pada pemahaman teoritis tentang hubungan antara perusahaan besar dan UMKM dalam konteks ekonomi kreatif serta implikasinya bagi pembangunan ekonomi lokal.
Pengaruh Harga, Promosi, dan Kualitas Produk Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Mixue Ice Cream and Tea
Authors: Nuraini Niken Darnilam Ayu , Kusdiyanto Kusdiyanto
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini ialah menganalisis pengaruh pengaruh harga, promosi, dan kualitas produk terhadap keputusan pembelian produk Mixue Ice Cream and Tea. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif.  Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. Penentuan jumlah sampel dari penelitian ini menggunakan rumus Lemeshow yaitu sebanyak 100 responden. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode non probability sampling dengan teknik purposive sampling. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian menggunakan data primer dan data sekunder.  Teknik analisis data penelitian ini menggunakan SPSS. Hasil penelitian ini ialah bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara Harga terhadap Keputusan Pembelian konsumen produk Mixue Ice Cream and Tea pada Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. Terdapat pengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan antara Promosi terhadap Keputusan Pembelian konsumen produk Mixue Ice Cream and Tea pada Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. Terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara Kualitas Produk terhadap Keputusan Pembelian konsumen produk Mixue Ice Cream and Tea pada Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta.
Studi Komparasi Profitabilitas antara Bank Konvensional dan Bank Syariah Di Indonesia dan Malaysia Tahun 2022
Authors: Yusuf M Luthfi Azhril , Sholahuddin Muhammad
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini ialah menentukan tingkat profitabilitas Bank Syariah dibandingkan dengan Bank konvensional di Indonesia dan Malaysia, dan menentukan perbedaan antara tingkat profitabilitas Bank Syariah dan Bank konvensional di Malaysia dan Indonesia. Metode analisis yang digunakan analisis dalam metodelogi, penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif, Regresi dan T-test Sedangkan data yang dikumpulkan dari bursa dan Website di Indonesia dan Malaysia. Studi menemukan bahwa variabel total loan to total assets memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap ROA Bank Konvensional Indonesia. Variabel total loan to total assets memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap ROA dan ROE Bank Syariah Indonesia. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh signifikan total equity to total assets terhadap ROA dan ROE Bank Konvensional Malaysia. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh signifikan total equity to total assets terhadap ROA Bank Syariah Malaysia Sedangkan deposits to total assets memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap ROE Bank Syariah Malaysia. Berdasarkan T-test terdapat Perbedaan profitabilitas antara kedua negara.
Fundamentos y Avances en Cardiología Clínica Vol 1
Authors: Vargas Ladinez María Joaquina
Published: July 2024

"""Fundamentos y Avances en Cardiología Clínica Vol 1"" es una obra esencial para cardiólogos y otros profesionales de la salud interesados en la cardiología. Este primer volumen ofrece una cobertura exhaustiva de los principios básicos y los avances recientes en el campo de la cardiología clínica. Aborda temas como la fisiología cardiovascular, diagnósticos por imagen, enfermedades coronarias, insuficiencia cardíaca y arritmias. Cada capítulo está escrito por expertos en cardiología y presenta información detallada y actualizada, basada en las últimas investigaciones y guías clínicas. El libro es conocido por su claridad y precisión, facilitando la comprensión de conceptos complejos y su aplicación en la práctica clínica."
Manual de Dermatología Clínica: Diagnóstico y Tratamiento Tomo 1
Authors: Pachacama López Abigail Fernanda
Published: July 2024

"""Manual de Dermatología Clínica: Diagnóstico y Tratamiento Tomo 1"" es una obra integral destinada a dermatólogos y otros profesionales de la salud interesados en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de enfermedades de la piel. Este primer tomo ofrece una cobertura completa y actualizada de una amplia variedad de condiciones dermatológicas, desde las más comunes hasta las más complejas. Incluye temas como dermatitis, infecciones cutáneas, enfermedades autoinmunes de la piel, y neoplasias cutáneas. Cada capítulo está elaborado por expertos en dermatología, proporcionando información detallada y basada en la evidencia científica más reciente. El libro se distingue por su enfoque práctico, ofreciendo guías de tratamiento claras y protocolos terapéuticos basados en las mejores prácticas clínicas. "
Θεραπευτική Ρυθμική: Εφαρμογές στην Εκπαίδευση Παιδιών Με και Δίχως Αναπηρία (Lucia Kessler-Κακουλίδη)
Authors: Σαμαρά Μαρία
Published: July 2024

Θεραπευτική Ρυθμική: Εφαρμογές στην Εκπαίδευση Παιδιών Με και Δίχως ΑναπηρίαLucia Kessler-ΚακουλίδηΑθήνα: Fagotto (2011)211 σσ., ISBN: 978-960-6685-41-5
New International Publications (2013-2014)
Authors: Kalliodi Christina , Tsiris Giorgos
Published: July 2024

The section New International Publications aims to raise the awareness of the readership for the current international literature regarding music therapy, special music education and the wider field of music and health. This section includes international publications of books and articles that have been published during the current and previous calendar year. Only texts written in English language are included. This section is published in the second issue of each volume of Approaches. Relevant information for publication on Approaches can be sent to: approaches.editor@gmail.com
The Complicated Divorce Petition Process: Services At The Cirebon City Religious Court
Authors: Khumayah Siti , Jannah Miftahul , Riani Silvi , Nurfalah Faridah
Published: July 2024

Divorce is a complex and sensitive process in Indonesian family law. Therefore, the quality of service in filing divorce applications at the religious court office plays an important role in ensuring justice and welfare for the parties involved. The study aims to evaluate the quality of service in filing divorce applications at the Cirebon City religious court office. The research method used is a qualitative approach, with data collection techniques in the form of direct observation, and interviews with officers and service users. Secondary data in the form of journal books related to research. The informant selection technique used by researchers in this study was the purposive sampling technique. The purposive sampling technique was three key informants, the informants were selected by the researcher to selectively select informants who were relevant to the research objectives. The results showed an evaluation of service quality, there are still obstacles including employees who are less friendly and the process is quite long which affects the quality of service.
Kiểm định tác động của lý thuyết định thời điểm thị trường đến cấu trúc vốn của các doanh nghiệp niêm yết trên thị trường chứng khoán Việt Nam
Authors: Vũ Thị Loan  , Hà Bảo Trâm
Published: July 2024

Nghiên cứu này kiểm định tác động của lý thuyết định thời điểm thị trường đến cấu trúc vốn của các doanh nghiệp phi tài chính niêm yết trên thị trường chứng khoán Việt Nam giai đoạn 2015-2022 bằng phương pháp hồi quy dữ liệu bảng. Biến độc lập đại diện cho yếu tố định thời điểm thị trường là tỷ lệ giá trị thị trường trên giá trị sổ sách bình quân gia quyền với trọng số là nguồn tài trợ vốn cổ phần trong quá khứ (M/B EWA) - đây là một cách thức đo lường mới so các nghiên cứu ở Việt Nam. Ngoài ra, các biến kiểm soát được sử dụng trong mô hình gồm khả năng sinh lời (PROP), quy mô doanh nghiệp (SIZE) và tài sản hữu hình (TANG). Kết quả kiểm định cho thấy có bằng chứng về sự tồn tại của hành vi định thời điểm thị trường trong quyết định cấu trúc vốn của các doanh nghiệp niêm yết ở Việt Nam.
Dự báo tỷ giá hối đoái EUR/USD bằng thuật toán kết hợp EEMD-LSTM
Authors: Trần Thị Tuấn Anh  , Nguyễn Công Quốc
Published: July 2024

Việc dự báo tỷ giá hối đoái, đặc biệt là tỷ giá giữa các tiền tệ quan trọng như USD và EUR thường gặp khó khăn do đặc điểm phức tạp của chuỗi thời gian tài chính. Nghiên cứu này sử dụng mô hình kết hợp giữa phương pháp phân tách các chế độ thực nghiệm tổng hợp (EEMD) và mạng bộ nhớ dài – ngắn hạn (LSTM) để dự báo chuỗi tỷ giá EUR/USD. Trong cách kết hợp này, tỷ giá hối đoái EUR/USD được phân tách thành nhiều hàm chế độ nội tại – đây được xem là thành phần đầu vào của mạng LSTM để thực hiện dự báo. Kết quả dự báo tỷ giá hối đoái được tính toán bằng cách lấy tổng tất cả giá trị dự báo của các hàm chế độ nội tại. Kết quả kiểm định cho thấy thuật toán kết hợp EEMD-LSTM là thuật toán ưu việt trong việc dự báo giá đóng cửa tỷ giá hối đoái EUR/USD. Kết quả này cho thấy tiềm năng ứng dụng thuật toán kết hợp EEMD-LSTM để dự báo các chuỗi tài chính phức tạp khác.
Xu hướng phát triển của công bố tại Tạp chí Kinh tế và Kinh doanh thuộc Trường Đại học Kinh tế - ĐHQGHN: Ứng dụng phương pháp thư mục lượng
Authors: Lương Trâm Anh
Published: July 2024

Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm xem xét, đánh giá sự phát triển của Tạp chí Kinh tế và Kinh doanh (VNU Journal of Economics and Business - JEB) trực thuộc Trường Đại học Kinh tế - ĐHQGHN trong giai đoạn phát triển từ năm 2018 đến năm 2023. Đây là giai đoạn chứng kiến sự thay đổi trong chiến lược phát triển Trường Đại học Kinh tế đã dẫn đến những thay đổi trong định hướng phát triển của JEB. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy tốc độ tăng trưởng số lượng bài và tác giả tại JEB tăng lên đáng kể. Có sự hợp tác đa dạng về đơn vị nghiên cứu và quốc gia, tuy nhiên, sự đa dạng này vẫn ở mức khiêm tốn. Các công bố trên JEB tập trung vào 7 nhóm chủ đề nghiên cứu chính, trong đó, chuyển đổi số và kinh tế xanh là các chủ đề mới nổi, được quan tâm trong những ấn phẩm gần đây. Kết quả trên đưa ra một số hàm ý chính sách về chủ đề nghiên cứu và hợp tác nghiên cứu cho cơ quan quản lý JEB và các nhà khoa học trong lĩnh vực kinh tế và kinh doanh quan tâm đến JEB trong thời gian tới.
Strategic Financial Management in Entrepreneurial Ventures: A Comprehensive Qualitative Review of Financial Practices and Their Impact on Startup Growth and Stability
Authors: Ma'ruf Idris M.
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the impact of strategic financial management practices on the growth and stability of entrepreneurial ventures, with a particular focus on startups. Employing a qualitative research methodology, this analysis synthesizes insights from a comprehensive review of existing literature alongside case studies to elucidate the effective financial management strategies that startups can leverage to navigate their unique market challenges. The research method involves detailed interviews with financial managers and startup founders, along with an analysis of financial documents and performance metrics across diverse industry sectors. The findings reveal that effective capital structuring, innovative funding mechanisms such as crowdfunding, adept cash flow management, and precise financial forecasting are pivotal to startup stability and growth. Capital structuring that balances debt and equity optimally reduces financial risk and enhances attractiveness to investors. Crowdfunding not only garners capital but also facilitates market validation and community engagement, contributing to both financial and operational stability. Effective cash flow management emerges as a critical determinant of liquidity and operational continuity, while advanced financial forecasting supports strategic adaptability in the volatile startup environment. Overall, the study confirms that strategic financial management tailored to the nuanced needs of startups significantly contributes to their sustainability and growth. These findings provide both theoretical expansions on traditional financial management theories and practical insights for startup management and policy-making.
Theorethical Review: Financial Management in The Agribusiness Sector and That Implications for Economic Growth
Authors: Sheyoputri Aylee Christine Alamsyah
Published: July 2024

This study conducts a comprehensive systematic literature review to evaluate the evolution and current state of financial management within the agribusiness sector, focusing on the impact of digital transformation and collaborative financial strategies on economic growth and sustainability. Utilizing VOSviewer for bibliometric visualization and analysis, this research synthesizes findings from over 200 peer-reviewed articles indexed in the Scopus database from the past decade. The articles were selected based on their relevance to financial management practices, digital innovation, and sustainable agricultural strategies. The research methodology involved a meticulous selection process to ensure that only articles that met strict criteria on relevance, timeliness, and academic rigor were included. This enabled the identification of emerging themes and critical intersections between financial management and technological advancement in agribusiness. The findings reveal that effective financial management significantly influences the economic outcomes and sustainability of agribusiness enterprises. Networking and collaborative financial strategies, supported by digital innovations such as precision agriculture and blockchain technology, are identified as key drivers for enhancing productivity and sustainability. The results also underscore the critical role of integrating financial management training in agricultural education programs to equip future professionals with the necessary skills for economic growth.  This research highlights the necessity of strategic financial management in fostering sustainable practices and navigating the complexities of global agribusiness markets. It proposes that embracing digital transformation and enhancing financial education are pivotal for the future resilience and growth of the agribusiness sector.
Hexahelix Collaboration: Street Vendor Arrangement To Achieve Cleanliness, Order And Beauty
Authors: Thaharah Beby , Suci Aprilianti Noer Indah , Hidayat Moh. Taufik , Lestari Aghnia Dian
Published: July 2024

Hexahelix Collaboration on Street Vendor Arrangement for Occupying K3 (kebersihan, ketertiban, keindahan). Street vendors are often considered to interfere with urban K3 (kebersihan, ketertiban, keindahan) because there are still many street vendors who sell on the shoulder of the road which causes congestion on the road and disrupts road order, there are still many street vendors who pay less attention to cleanliness in the environment they sell which causes a lot of piles of garbage on the side of the road. This makes the beauty value of the urban area go down. The problem of street vendors is a problem that must be solved together and requires hexahelix collaboration between Government, Academics, Media, Business, Community, and Financial Institutions. The purpose of this research is to find out the collaboration process between stakeholders involved in the hexahelix collaboration of street vendors' arrangement to realize K3 (kebersihan, ketertiban, keindahan). This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach method with field studies, observation, documentation, and interviews. The results of this research show that there is no direct collaboration between the actors contained in the Hexahelix concept.
Evaluation of inpatient and emergency department healthcare resource utilization and costs pre- and post-nusinersen for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy using United States claims
Authors: Zhu Cong , Zaidman Craig , Youn Bora , Paradis Angela D , Raynaud Stephanie , Neville Bridget A , Johnson Nicole B
Published: July 2024

Aim:
Nusinersen, administered by intrathecal injection at a dose of 12 mg, is indicated across all ages for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Evidence on real-world healthcare resource use (HRU) and costs among patients taking nusinersen remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate real-world HRU and costs associated with nusinersen use through US claims databases.
Patients & methods:
Using the Merative™ MarketScan
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Research Databases, patients with SMA receiving nusinersen were identified from commercial (January 2017 to June 2020) and Medicaid claims (January 2017 to December 2019). Those likely to have complete information on the date of nusinersen initiation and continuous enrollment 12 months pre- and post-index (first record of nusinersen treatment) were retained. Number and costs (US$ 2020) of inpatient admissions and emergency department (ED) visits, unrelated to nusinersen administration, were evaluated for 12 months pre- and post-nusinersen initiation and stratified by age: pediatric (<18 years) and adult (≥18 years).
Results:
Overall, 103 individuals treated with nusinersen were retained: 59 were pediatric (mean age [range]: 9 [1–17] years), and 44 were adults (30 [18–63] years). Inpatient admissions decreased by 41% for pediatrics and 67% for adults in the 12 months post-treatment versus the 12 months pre-treatment. Average inpatient admission costs per patient for the pediatric cohort decreased by 63% ($22,903 vs $8466) and by 79% ($13,997 vs $2899) for the adult cohort when comparing the 12 months pre-index with the 12 months post-index period. Total ED visits and ED visit costs decreased by 8% and 35%, respectively, for the overall cohort over the 12-month period pre- and post-index.
Conclusion:
Using US claims databases, nusinersen treatment in pediatric and adult patients was associated with reductions in HRU and costs over a 12-month period post-treatment initiation relative to the pre-treatment period.
Akademisierung und Disziplinbildung Sozialer Arbeit. Das eigenständige Promotionsrecht für HAW als neue Etappe
Authors: Weser Matthias
Published: July 2024

Der Beitrag bindet die Frage nach der Disziplin Sozialer Arbeit an ihre Wissenschaftsinstitutionen. Hochschulen angewandter Wissenschaften (HAW) verfügten dabei historisch über schlechtere Bedingungen, sich an Diskursen zur Disziplinbildung zu beteiligen und sich darin Anerkennung zu verschaffen. Das eigenständige Promotionsrecht für HAW schafft eine formalisierte Grundlage für die Fortsetzung einer disziplinären Selbstvergewisserung Sozialer Arbeit.
The present perfect in past time contexts : a diachronic study of English
Authors: Bondar Vladimir
Published: July 2024

Throughout the history, English has developed a category of the present perfect that can be considered prototypical when compared to the same categories in other typologically similar languages. Although the present perfect in Standard British English has not reached the final stage of acquiring preterit semantics, data from diachronic corpora provides evidence that the English present perfect had the potential to follow a similar path of grammaticalization like the German Perfekt, for instance. This paper presents an investigation of data collected from several diachronic English corpora and employs a usage-based approach to elicit the mechanisms underlying the incipient semantic shift of the present perfect. It is argued that a functional overlap with verbs in the simple past at an early stage of its evolution and later movement towards perfective past tense, though not attested on a large scale, reflect developments in certain pragmatic contexts, in particular with topicalized temporal adverbials. It is claimed that in passages where new information becomes crucial, alongside the completion of the action, temporal properties of the 'hot news' perfects tend to be foregrounded.
Livy's use of Thucydides in his account of the siege of Syracuse
Authors: Nývlt Pavel
Published: July 2024

This paper briefly presents the few ancient testimonies connecting Livy to Thucydides, and the more numerous Thucydidean echoes found in Livy by modern scholars. It then explores the allusions to Thucydides in Livy's account in Books 24 and 25 of the Roman siege of Syracuse in 213–212. There are several more or less secure echoes of Thucydides, but Livy chose to compose a less Thucydidean account than he could have. There may be some reversals of Thucydidean model situations, and if so, they consistently follow a pattern: Livy's Syracusans continuously play the part of Thucydides' Athenians and Livy's Romans always perform better than Thucydides' Greeks did. It is suggested that this was a means by which Livy intended to ensure his readers that this siege would end in Roman victory and to suggest the superiority of his own account over that of the Peloponnesian War's historian.
On the Latin aspectual system : a case study of the verb amāre
Authors: Pultrová Lucie
Published: July 2024

This article falls within the field of studies of the aspect-tense system of Latin. It is a case study that deals specifically with the use and meanings of the pf. act. indicative and the impf. act. indicative of the verb amāre 'to love', which is seen as the prototypical verb for the category of stative (or non-dynamic) verbs. Using this verb as an example, this paper attempts to show that the lexical-semantic classification of verbs proposed by Vendler (1957) and still widely used today – albeit after various modifications – is not entirely suitable for Latin. The aim of this paper is thus not to report on how one particular verb (amāre) behaves, but rather to point out the methodological problems in the existing account of Latin aspect, which not only needs to be much more rigorously based on the description of the interrelations between grammatical devices and the lexical semantics of verbs, but also must work with a much more refined classification than that at the level of +/− dynamicity, +/− telicity, etc.
A Study on Life Without Parole
Authors: Park Yongsook ,   Center for Legislative Studies, Gyeongin National University of Education
Published: July 2024

Korea's criminal law stipulates the death penalty as a punishment. It also provides for the death penalty for heinous crimes such as murder. As of October 2023, 59 death row inmates are incarcerated in correctional institutions. Looking at court rulings over the past 10 years, no matter how serious the crime was, there was no case in which the death penalty was ultimately confirmed. However, there is a strong perception that life imprisonment, which is the second most severe punishment after the death penalty under the current law, is insufficient to replace the death penalty. Above all, the so-called ‘Sindang Station revenge murder’ incident raised the realistic issue that the parole period may be shorter than the prison sentence.
Considering these problems, the Ministry of Justice is announcing the introduction of ‘absolute life imprisonment’, that is, life imprisonment without parole. In response to this, the Supreme Court (National Court Administration) expressed the opinion that judgment should be made cautiously, which is in fact the opposite position.
In this paper, we looked at the concept and status of absolute life sentences, their effects, causes of increase, and further problems, focusing on the case of the United States, which implements absolute life sentences, and then considered the possibility of introducing them in Korea.
The Role of Oscillations in Macroeconomic and Financial Factors in the Production of Renewable Energy: A Case Study of Selected South Asian Economies
Authors: Ali Shahid
Published: July 2024

The objective of this study is to explore the link between the financial sector, macroeconomic fluctuations, and sustainable energy production in South Asia. It evaluates existing research, identifies gaps, and suggests future directions. The study emphasizes the need to understand how economic activities influence the environment and how environmental factors impact economic and financial outcomes. It also examines financial market responses to understand the manifestation of economic and environmental factors, using data from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka spanning 1987 to 2022. The results show that investment in green energy is essential for developing countries. The study suggests that the relationship between the region's stock market, GDP, carbon emissions, and green energy is complex, with a negative response to domestic credit indicating potential obstacles to investment, such as policy barriers or insufficient incentives. Mixed responses highlight the need for credit directed towards sustainable projects. Variations in responses across economic indicators may indicate policy challenges or structural issues, necessitating a reassessment of government policies to incentivize sustainable investments and promote green technology adoption. These results imply that policymakers should precisely assess the environmental ramifications of economic growth and stock market activities. This presents an opportunity to craft policies that guide investments toward cleaner technologies and industries, aligning economic growth with sustainable practices. Policymakers and financial institutions should explore ways to incentivize green energy investments and promote sustainable economic growth.
Physicochemical Characterisation and Nutritional Evaluation of Oils from Selected Underutilised Oilseeds
Authors: Jivini Za’aku Salvation , Adebisi Arowora Kayode , Joseph Ikwebe
Published: July 2024

The study investigated the physicochemical and nutritional parameters of selected underutilized oilseeds: African oil bean seed, tea seed, African locust bean seed, castor seed, cotton seed and tomato seed. The six oilseed samples were collected from different sources in Nigeria. The seed samples were treated with drying, dehulling and grinding, before they were analysed for the physicochemical and nutritional parameters. The physicochemical parameters determined were: iodine value, peroxide value, free fatty acid, acid value, saponification value, refractive index, specific gravity and pH. The nutritional parameters included: vitamins, minerals, amino acids profile, crude protein and fatty acid profile. The acidity or alkalinity of the oils analysed were measured, the protein contents were analysed using Kjeldahl method, while amino acids determination, fatty acid profile together with water and fat soluble vitamins were determined using Isocratic high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), minerals were measured using atomic absorption spectrophotometers (AAS). Findings in this study revealed that oils with iodine value less than 100 gI2/100g of oil are considered non-drying oils. Therefore, all the oils in this study are considered to be non-drying oils because their iodine values were less than 100g. Therefore, non-drying oils are not suitable for ink and paint production due to their non-drying characteristics. All the oils analysed in this study were considered fresh because their perioxide values are less than 10 mEq/kg. Fatty acids profile had significance diferences in all the columns. The findings in this study revealed the physicochemical and the nutritional levels of oils from the samples analysed which showed that they all have appreciable nutrient levels which are good for human consumption. The level of protein and essential amino acids are generally higher in Tea seeds oil than other samples analysed. It was further revealed that tea seed oil had highest amount of essential amino acids for lysine, methionine, leucine, tryptophan, threonine and arginine. However African oil bean seed had the highest amount of vitamins A, B2, C, and K and also had the highest level of sodium and potassium.
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Response in Triple-Negative Apocrine Carcinoma: Comparing Apocrine Morphology, Androgen Receptor, and Immune Phenotypes
Authors: Hwang Inwoo , Lim Yoojoo , Song Sanghoon , Lee Hyunwoo , Cho Yoon Ah , Im Young-Hyuck , An Jin Seok , Park Yeon Hee , Kim Ji-Yeon , Cho Eun Yoon
Published: July 2024

Context.—

Apocrine differentiation and androgen receptor (AR) positivity represent a specific subset of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and are often considered potential prognostic or predictive factors.

Objective.—

To evaluate the response of TNBC to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and to assess the impact of apocrine morphology, AR status, Ki-67 labeling index (Ki-67LI), and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs).

Design.—

A total of 232 TNBC patients who underwent NAC followed by surgical resection in a single institute were analyzed. The study evaluated apocrine morphology and AR and Ki-67LI expression via immunohistochemistry from pre-NAC biopsy samples. Additionally, pre-NAC intratumoral TILs and stromal TILs (sTILs) were quantified from biopsies using a deep learning model. The response to NAC after surgery was assessed based on residual cancer burden.

Results.—

Both apocrine morphology and high AR expression correlated with lower Ki-67LI (P < .001 for both). Apocrine morphology was associated with lower postoperative pathologic complete response (pCR) rates after NAC (P = .02), but the difference in TILs between TNBC cases with and without apocrine morphology was not statistically significant (P = .09 for sTILs). In contrast, AR expression did not significantly affect pCR (P = .13). Pre-NAC TILs strongly correlated with postoperative pCR in TNBCs without apocrine morphology (P < .001 for sTILs), whereas TNBC with apocrine morphology demonstrated an indeterminate trend (P = .82 for sTILs).

Conclusions.—

Although TIL counts did not vary significantly based on apocrine morphology, apocrine morphology itself was a more reliable predictor of NAC response than AR expression. Consequently, although apocrine morphology is a rare subtype of TNBC, its identification is clinically important.
Craving for Knowledge: The Urge to Access Online Reading Materials by Students during Scientific Research Writing, a Case of Urban Universities of Uganda
Authors: NASSANGA LOY ,   Institute of Education and Lifelong Learning, Victoria University, Kampala Uganda, KISIRA YEEKO , BEINOMUGISHA PENINAH , MUGANGA LAWRENCE , KAKEETO DAVID , KABEERA PONTIAN ,   Department of Geography, Gulu University, Uganda,   Institute of Education and Lifelong Learning, Victoria University, Kampala Uganda,   Institute of Education and Lifelong Learning, Victoria University, Kampala Uganda,   Faculty of Science and Technology, Victoria University, Kampala, Uganda,   Institute of Education and Lifelong Learning, Victoria University, Kampala Uganda
Published: July 2024

Addressing concerns related to online reading materials is paramount as the internet establishes itself as the defining medium for literacy in higher education institutions among the current generation. Globally current debates consistently underscore the relevance of online reading materials to scientific research writing among university students. The current study explored the students’ urge to access online reading materials based on four selected universities in an urban geographical context of Uganda. Using a cross-sectional exploratory research design comprised of mixed approaches, we used descriptive statistics and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to investigate the disparity in accessed online reading materials across the universities. An ordinal logistic model established the factors that influence access to online reading materials. The study revealed that university students exhibited moderate utilisation of online resources, primarily accessing materials through platforms like MyLOFT, Google Scholar, University online catalogs, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB). Additionally, the findings underscored notable variations in the mode of access across the studied universities, with access influenced by factors such as sex, type of degree pursued, availability of university ICT equipment, and the research level of students. These insights shed light on the need for tailored strategies to enhance online reading materials accessibility and to support diverse student populations in their academic pursuits, such as subscribing to the publishers of scientific journals. This may improve students’ scientific research writing skills and completion rate, which have remained a formidable challenge in higher education institutions in Uganda.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Services for People with Disabilities
Authors: Raharjo Santoso Tri , Apsari Nurliana Cipta , Santoso Meilanny Budiarti , Humaedi Sahadi
Published: July 2024

Besides making profits, companies have an important duty toward society and the environment. This obligation is manifested in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, governed in Indonesia by Law Number 40/2007 on limited liability companies and Law Number 25/2007 on capital investment. By targeting individuals with disabilities, CSR programs can have a significant impact on the lives of those who often face significant challenges. Supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities benefits these individuals and creates a more inclusive and diverse society. By investing in these programs, companies can demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility, improve their reputation, and ultimately contribute to a better world. This article discusses CSR services in Indonesia for people with disabilities using the literature review research. The research found that CSR programs for people with disabilities in Indonesia focus on community services and community empowerment programs. With this program, companies not only provide financial assistance to people with disabilities but also enable people with disabilities through education, training, and empowerment programs. This study found that CSR services for people with disabilities in Indonesia positively impact socioeconomic conditions and contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable development. This study advocates the increasing collaboration with various stakeholders, including the government, NGOs, academics, and the community to ensure the sustainability of the program. The CSR programs are expanded to encompass more rights of people with disabilities.
Social Work in the Asia Pacific Region in the 21 st Century: Challenges, Opportunities and the Role for Social Work Education
Authors: David Rose
Published: July 2024

The recent pandemic is an example of the major global challenges that impact locally and globally including war and conflicts, climate change, ecological damage, human and natural disasters, gender-based inequality and violence, poverty and inequality, and global movements of peoples. The Asia Pacific Region incorporates a vast geographic area of the world with a diverse range of countries at various stages of social and economic development, but all of which share the impacts of many of these global challenges. Social workers are a key workforce that can contribute to social development and work at the interface of the local with the global across the region. Drawing on literature, policy documents and observations some of the current challenges facing the development of the social work workforce in the region will be discussed as well as the opportunities for social work to contribute to social development and to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The critical role of social work education in developing the social work workforce to meet these global challenges is also discussed.
Optimal control problem for Stokes systems: asymptotic analysis via unfolding method in a perforated domain
Authors: Garg Swati , Sardar Bidhan Chandra Sardar
Published: July 2024

This article's subject matter is the study of the asymptotic analysis of the optimal control problem  (OCP) constrained by the stationary Stokes equations in a periodically perforated domain. We subject the interior region of it with distributive controls. The Stokes operator considered involves the oscillating coefficients for the state equations. We characterize the optimal control and, upon employing the method of periodic unfolding, establish the convergence of the solutions of the considered OCP to the solutions of the limit OCP governed by stationary Stokes equations over a non-perforated domain. The convergence of the cost functional is also established.
For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2023/80/abstr.html
Políticas da imagem: contexto digital e educação
Authors: Cordeiro Salete de Fátima Noro
Published: July 2024

Políticas de imagen: contexto digital y la educación
Revitalisasi Budaya Pulau Buru Melalui Gerakan Seniman Masuk Sekolah: Pelatihan Menulis Sastra Lisan di SMPN 21 Buru sebagai Upaya Edukatif
Authors: Susiati Susiati , Taufik  , Azwan  , Bahta Fida , Ami Iin Sulastri Ode
Published: July 2024

Tujuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikan pelatihan menulis dan praktik materi sastra lisan kepada siswa SMPN 21 Buru. Metode dalam pengabdian ini menggunakan pendekatan PAR (Participatory Action Research), yakni pelatihan berupa edukasi berbasis teori dan praktik terkait pelatihan menulis dan praktik materi sastra lisan yang meliputi tiga tahapan, yakni tahap persiapan, tahap pelaksanaan, dan tahap evaluasi. Sasaran pelaksanaan kegiatan PkM ini adalah siswa SMPN 21 Buru kelas VII dan kelas VIII. Peserta pelatihan berjumlah 12 orang. Adapun hasil pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian ini digiatkan pada tiga tahap, yakni tahap persiapan, tahap pelaksanakan meliputi edukasi berbasis teori dan edukasi berbasis praktik, dan tahap evaluasi. Melalui edukasi berbasis teori, para siswa GSMS memperoleh pengetahuan terkait materi etika budaya (etika budaya pulau Buru), materi Gebarpolo (pengetahuan tradisional masyarakat pulau Buru), materi dongeng dan cerita rakyat pulau Buru, pengenalan permainan rakyat, ungkapan (idiom) masyarakat pulau Buru, dan materi dasar-dasar gerak/acting. Selanjutnya, pada edukasi berbasis praktik, para siswa GSMS memperagakan materi sastra lisan sesuai dengan gestur, intonasi, mimik, dan penjiwaan yang tepat. Kemudian itu, pada tahap evaluasi, para siswa GSMS mementaskan hasil pembelajaran melalui pagelaran akbar yang dilaksanakan oleh pengelola GSMS Kabupaten Buru dalam hal ini Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Buru. Dari hasil kegiatan ini, para siswa GSMS sangat senang dan antusias karena berkat pelatihan ini mereka mendapatkan wawasan yang luas tentang sastra lisan Pulau Buru.
Moral Values and Social Values in the Novel Sawitri dan Tujuh Pohon Kelahiran by Mashdar Zainal as an Effort to Select Learning Materials for Literary Appreciation
Authors: Irawan Dedi , Azhar Zalfa Nopianda
Published: July 2024

This research is motivated by students’ lack of knowledge about literary works that they deserve to read. This is in line with the teacher’s lack of supervision over the selection of literary appreciation learning materials that are worthy of being read, appreciated, and used in high school. The teacher has an important role in selecting literary appreciation learning materials. Extensive insight into the field of literature, the ability to motivate students to enjoy literature and to make students being interested in appreciating a literary work an ability that must have an Indonesian language teacher. This study aims to describe the moral and social values in the novel Sawitri and the Seven Trees of Birth by Mashdar Zainal, as well as its feasibility as material for studying literary appreciation in high school. The method used in this research is the descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques in this study using content analysis techniques. The data source was obtained from the novel Sawitri and the Seven Trees of Birth by Mashdar Zainal. The results obtained from this study are, 1) the moral values contained in the novel Sawitri and the Seven Trees of Birth by Mashdar Zainal include the moral values of human relations with oneself and human relations with others. There are as many as 28 moral values which include moral values of bad attitude in the novel Sawitri and the Seven Trees of Birth by Mashdar Zainal; 2) the social values contained in the novel Sawitri and the Seven Trees of Birth by Mashdar Zainal’s work covers social values among the people in the Sawitri family. There are 11 social values in the Sawitri and the Seven Trees of Birth by Mashdar Zainal. Based on the moral and social values contained in novel Sawitri and the Seven Trees of Birth by Mashdar Zainal deserve to used as learning material for literary appreciation in high school.
On some robust estimators for Polish business survey
Authors: Dehnel Grażyna , Gołata Elżbieta
Published: July 2024

The paper presents attempts to use administrative data and non-standard techniques to estimate basic economic information about small business in the joint cross-section of Polish Classification of Economic Activities and regions. Due to many outliers and significant fraction of entities for which many variables are equal to zero, the considered distributions are heterogeneous. Therefore, Horvitz-Thompson estimates are compared with the robust ones: modified GREG, Winsor and local regression. Results obtained in the study present practical possibilities of adopting robust estimation techniques to small business data in Poland. Properties of the estimators are discussed.
Multidimensional approach to poverty measurement: fuzzy measures of the incidence and the depth of poverty
Authors: Panek Tomasz
Published: July 2024

The paper presents a methodology for study of multi-dimensional aspects of poverty. In addition to the traditional uni-dimensional measures of poverty, exclusively estimated on the basis of the monetary variable (income or expenditure), other non-monetary variables are incorporated in analysis of the poverty phenomenon. The multidimensional approach has been based on the fuzzy sets theory in which the conventional poor/non-poor dichotomy is replaced by assessment of the degree of household poverty threat. The same methodology facilitates comprehensive monetary and non-monetary poverty analysis. In order to provide effective assessment of poverty the fuzzy measures of poverty were applied. The study employs the fuzzy measures to compare the degree of monetary poverty and deprivation threat in Polish voivodships in 2007 using micro data from the EU-SILC survey. The results of estimation of the fuzzy measures show that poverty in Poland has many dimensions and that its measurement solely from income standing vantage point is highly insufficient.