bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
USO SEGURO DE LAS TECNOLOGÍAS DE INFORMACIÓN Y COMUNICACIÓN POR PARTE DE LOS DOCENTES
Authors: León Cuenca Othilia Carmita , Tambo Pinta Maritza del Rocio , Ruiz Ordóñez Richard Eduardo
Published: August 2024

La presente investigación pretende describir el uso seguro de las tecnologías de información y comunicación por parte de los docentes, la misma que fue realizada en una institución educativa de la provincia de Loja perteneciente a la Zona 7 de Educación. La metodología empleada tuvo como base el método deductivo, siendo de enfoque cuantitativo y tipo de investigación descriptiva, además, para la obtención de datos se hizo uso de un cuestionario elaborado y estructurado a partir de las guías: Prevención de riesgos durante el uso Internet y dispositivos tecnológicos (2021a) y la guía de Promociones de derecho en el uso seguro de Internet, desde las familias (2021b). La población estuvo conformada por 67 docentes que laboran en la institución educativa en estudio. De esta manera, se logró identificar que los docentes de la Unidad Educativa si utilizan de manera segura las TIC, debido que el nivel porcentual obtenido supera el 50%, siendo este porcentaje relacionado a la alfabetización Digital que engloba los criterios de: pensamiento crítico, acceso a mejores trabajos y mejoras del uso cotidiano; así como también, hace relación a la Ciudadanía digital con sus criterios de: ejerce la ciudadanía y condiciones de un ciudadano digital.
ANÁLISIS DEL IMPACTO DEL ESTADO DE EXCEPCIÓN EN LA VIOLENCIA PENITENCIARIA
Authors: Izquierdo Chávez Paul Alejandro , Monsalve Robalino Bernardo Xavier
Published: August 2024

En el artículo presente se examina, desde una perspectiva doctrinaria y social, los estados de excepción declarados en el Ecuador para intentar hacer frente a la crisis penitenciaria. Para este análisis, se llevó a cabo una investigación haciendo énfasis en un tipo de investigación cualitativa donde se llegó a la conclusión de que los decretos emitidos por el presidente de la república debido a la grave situación interna en todas las instituciones del sistema penitenciario generalmente cumplen con los requisitos establecidos por la Ley Orgánica de Garantías Jurisdiccionales y Control Constitucional (LOGJCC). Sin embargo, podemos entender que la solución a la crisis penitenciaria que existe en el país no radica en la implementación continua de estados de excepción, los cuales no tienen un criterio jurídico, al ser insuficientes en su forma recurrente, sino en la necesidad de crear políticas públicas centradas en los derechos constitucionales y una genuina rehabilitación social.
GEOGEBRA EN EL APRENDIZAJE VIRTUAL DE LA MATEMÁTICA
Authors: Sarmiento Saavedra Juan , Tuarez Vera Elena , Celi Párraga Ricardo , Mora Olivero Aldo
Published: August 2024

La educación es un derecho de todas las personas, que tiene como objetivo desarrollar y mejorar el nivel de vida. La educación virtual tiene una relación directa con las herramientas tecnológicas utilizadas para producir contenidos digitales. Esta investigación realiza una revisión bibliográfica sobre la estrategia didáctica en la matemática mediante el uso alternativo de GeoGebra para mejorar el aprendizaje virtual. Se realizó una búsqueda de trabajos en bases de datos relevantes como Proquest, Scopus, Scielo, Google Académico y varios directorios de revistas indexadas, incluyendo como identificadores la estrategia didáctica GeoGebra y el aprendizaje virtual en la matemática. De todos los artículos encontrados 25 estuvieron relacionados directamente con la investigación. En conclusión la implementación del uso de GeoGebra como estrategia didáctica facilita el aprendizaje virtual de la matemática en cada fase del ciclo metodológico, para renovar sus actividades didácticas y así obtener una mejor participación estudiantil en el rendimiento académico.
Determinants of Poverty Status among Farming Households in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State Nigeria
Authors:   Taraba State College of Agriculture, P Luka , D Rukwe ,   Ahmadu Bello University, T Ornan ,   Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria
Published: August 2024

The persistent conflict between farmers and Fulani herders resulting from land use competition has affected the crop production and livestock industries which are crucial to economic development in Nigeria. This study examined the constraints to herding and pastoralists’ awareness of hydroponics as alternative for fodder production among Fulani herders in Ogun State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was adopted in selecting 86 Fulani pastoralists from Odeda and Abeokuta North Local Government Areas, Ogun State. Data were obtained using interview guide and analyzed descriptively using frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviations. Results revealed that the mean herding experience, farm size, and herd size of the respondents were 41 years, 2 hectares, and 81 cattle respectively. Also, all (100.0%) of the sampled pastoralists reared cattle and cultivated arable crops. Crops cultivated included maize (100.0%), millet (100.0%), pepper (95.3%), sorghum (90.7%), cassava (65.1%), and yam (70.9%). lmost all of the Fulani pastoralists operated on leased farms esults further indicated that scarcity of pasture x and attacks from host crop farmers x were the major constraints faced in herding. Finally, findings revealed that none (0.0%) of the Fulani pastoralists were aware of the use of hydroponics as alternatives for fodder production. The study concluded that the constraints of pasture scarcity would have been minimized (if not completely eradicated) provided that Fulani pastoralists were aware and adopted the use of hydroponics for fodder production. It is therefore recommended that extension agents should raise awareness, and train the Fulani pastoralists on the benefits of using hydroponics for fodder production in Ogun State.
Effect of Controlled Bush Burning and Mulching on the Fresh Weight of Leaves, Corms and Cormels of Four Cocoyam Cultivars
Authors:   Akwa Ibom State University, Udounang Patrick , Udosen Uduak ,   Akwa Ibom State University
Published: August 2024

The experiment was conducted at the University of Uyo Teaching and Research farm in 2022 to evaluate the effects of bush burning and mulching on the fresh weight of leaves, corms and cormels of four cocoyam cultivars – NCY 001, NCY 002, NCY 004 and NCY 005. The experiment was laid out on a split – split plot design using randomized complete block design and replicated three times. The effects of the treatment combinations were investigated and the study indicated that burning increased the fresh weight of corms and cormels irrespective of the cultivars. Mulching at level of 10 tonnes per hectare on the burnt plots showed significant increase in the fresh weight of the corms and cormels (2.99, 2.98) at 60, 90DAP with NCY 005 while NCY 001 gave a higher value of 2.99 at 120 DAP. Mulching at zero tonne per hectare gave the highest fresh weight of corms and cormels (1.97, 1.98) on unburnt plot at 60,90DAP with NCY 005 and 2.98 at 120DAP with NCY 002. The lowest fresh weight of corms and cormels (1.37, 1.60, 1.70) was recorded with 20 tonnes per hectare mulch levels on the unburnt plots at 60, 90 and 120DAP with NCY004. The fresh weight of leaves (0.30, 0.32, 0.38) was highest with 20 tonnes per hectare mulch level on the unburnt plots with NCY004 at 60,90,120DAP while zero tonnes per hectare recorded lowest fresh weights of leaves on both NCY 001 and NCY 005 on the burnt plots
Technical Efficiency of Non-Integrated Aquaculture Farms in Rivers State, Nigeria: A Stochastic Frontier Production Function
Authors:   Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, Rivers State, Nigeria., Dumka Benson , Ahiakwo Abraham ,   Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Published: August 2024

Underutilization and overutilization of inputs is a major problem in aquaculture production in Nigeria. Hence, resource use efficiency is critical to aquaculture production. The study examined the technical efficiency of non-integrated aquaculture farms in Rivers State, Nigeria using a stochastic frontier production function. The non-integrated fish farmers buy feeds and fingerlings outside their farm to produce table fish while the integrated fish farmers produced feeds and fingerlings that were used on their farms. Several stages of sampling were adopted which resulted in the selection of 119 non-integrated aquaculture farms used. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire and interview schedule. Descriptive statistics such as frequency as well as stochastics frontier production function was used. The findings showed that the technical efficiency of the non-integrated aquaculture farms range from 88-98% with a mean of 93%. This shows that the fish farmers still need 7% increases in productivity to achieve 100% efficiency. Stock size, feed, fertilizer, water, and labour were found to have positive coefficients meaning that they have direct relationship with the output of fish among non-integrated aquaculture farmers while pond size, fingerlings, lime and depreciation cost were found to have negative coefficients meaning that they have indirect relationship with the yield of fish. Age and educational level of the farmers negatively affect technical inefficiency. It was therefore suggested that non-integrated aquaculture farms can be increased by adding more stock size, feed, fertilizer, water and labour during aquaculture production.
Effect of Different Drying Methods on the Proximate Composition and Energy Value of Green Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) Flour
Authors:   Akwa Ibom State University, Umoh Eno , Uko Idem ,   Akwa Ibom State College of Science and Technology, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Akpan Isaac ,   Akwa Ibom State College of Science and Technology, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Edem Sunny ,   Akwa Ibom State University
Published: August 2024

This study presents the effects of different drying methods on the proximate composition and energy value of green plantain flour, using the oven, sun and solar dryer as a drying medium. The green plantain samples were peeled, sliced and dried for 18 h at 60 ◦C using laboratory oven; 45 h for sun-drying and 24 h using solar dryer. Results of the proximate analysis obtained show that moisture contents for oven, sun and solar dried samples were; 2.7%, 3.15% and 3.42%, respectively. There was a significant difference (p<0.05) in the moisture contents of the samples, with a p-value of 0.021. Ash contents were 3.94% for oven dried sample, 4.21% for sun dried sample and 4.33% for solar dryer. There was no significant difference in the ash contents of the samples (p>0.05), with a p-value of 0.090.Fibre contents were 2.89%, 3.11% and 3.07% for oven dried, sun dried, solar dryer samples, respectively. Protein contents were; 3.85% for oven dried sample, 4.66% for sun dried sample and 4.68% for solar dryer. Protein content was significantly lowest in the oven-dried sample compared to other samples (p =0.065). Lipid contents were 2.51%, 2.37% and 2.26% for oven dried, sun-dried and solar dryer, respectively. The three drying methods non-significantly (p>0.05) affected the lipid contents of the samples. Carbohydrate contents were 87.81% for the oven dried sample, 85.58% for the sun dried sample and 85.66% for the solar dryer, and there was no significant effect (p>0.05) on the carbohydrate contents of the samples. Caloric values were 385.23 kcal, 380.29 kcal and 381.70 kcal for oven dried, sun dried and solar dryer, respectively. There was no significant effect (p>0.05) on the caloric (energy) value of the samples. The results of this study suggest that different drying methods have varied effects on the proximate composition and energy value of green plantain.
Evaluation of Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Cost Benefit of Broiler Chicken Fed African Pear Seed Meal (APSM)
Authors:   Akwa Ibom State University, Essien Comfort , Ekong Ekemini ,   Akwa Ibom State University
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to assess the effects of substituting African pear seed meal (APSM) for maize in broiler finisher diets, focusing on growth performance, carcass traits, and cost-effectiveness. Four experimental diets were created: Diet T1 served as the control with maize as the primary energy source, while T2, T3, and T4 incorporated APSM at 5%, 10%, and 15% respectively, partially replacing maize. Two hundred broiler chickens, each four weeks old, were used in the experiment. They were split into four groups of fifty birds, with each group assigned one of the diets in a completely randomized design (CRD). Each group was further subdivided into five replicates of ten birds, housed in deep litter pens. The study ran for 28 days, and the data gathered were statistically analyzed. Significant variations (P>0.05) were observed in the birds' final weight and body weight gain. The birds fed with the 15% APSM diet (T4) exhibited the highest values for both final weight and body weight gain, demonstrating that increasing APSM levels in the diet enhanced these metrics. Feed intake and feed conversion ratios were statistically consistent (P>0.05) across all groups.
Response of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfaria occidentalis) to Varying Rates of Organo-mineral Fertilizer in Obio Akpa, Akwa Ibom State
Authors:   Akwa Ibom State University, Inemesit Joseph , Udounang Patrick ,   Akwa Ibom State University, Ukpabio Ndaeyo ,   Akwa Ibom State University
Published: August 2024

Field experimental research was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa Campus during the 2022 first season of planting to assess the response of fluted pumpkin (Telfaria occidentalis) to varying rates of organo-mineral fertilizer in Obio Akpa, Akwa Ibom State. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design and replicated three times. The treatments were five rates of organo-mineral fertilizer (0, 100kg/ha, 200kg/ha, 300kg/ha and 400 kg/ha). Data collected were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and significant mean values were compared with least significant differences at 5% probability level. Result showed significant increase in growth and yield parameters with increase in organo-mineral fertilizer rates. The 400kg/ha rate had longer vines (40.20cm, 73.55cm, 127.31cm and 166.32 cm) at 3, 6, 9 and 12 weeks after planting (WAP). The shortest vine length (12.36cm, 21.16cm, 28.40cm and 40.11 cm) were recorded in control at 3, 6, 9, and 12 WAP. Higher numbers of leaves per plant (18.07, 35.18, 54.75 and 78.84) were recorded with 400kg/ha treatment. The least number of leaves per plant (3.43, 10.80, 18.13 and 23.36) at 3, 6, 9 and 12 WAP were recorded in the control. The least number of leaves per plant (3.43, 10.80, 18.13 and 23.36) at 3, 6, 9 and 12 WAP were recorded in the control. Significant foliar yield was obtained with 400kg/ha rate and 300kg/ha (13.15 t/ha and 12.82t/ha) followed by 200 kg/ha rates. Higher number of pods per plant (4.10) was recorded with 400kg/ha treatment rate, while the treatment with 300kg/ha rate had 3.69 pods per plant. The least number of pods per plant (0.51) was recorded with control. Comparing the pod yield, application of 400kg/ha and 300kg/ha resulted in significant increase in pod yield of 19.56 t/ha and 18.42 t/ha respectively. The least pod yield (5.75 t/ha) was obtained with control. The application of 400kg/ha rate of organo-mineral fertilizer was recommended to fluted pumpkin farmers in Obio Akpa.
Capital Structure and Profitability of Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria: 2006 - 2022
Authors:   Department of Banking and Finance, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, SUNDAY Okutepa , JOHN Emmanuel Isaac ,   Department of Banking and Finance, Kogi State University, Kabba, Kogi State
Published: August 2024

This study examined the effect of capital structure on the profitability of manufacturing firms in Nigeria for a period of 17 years (2006-2022). The specific objectives of the study include: to investigate the effect of total equity capital on the profitability of manufacturing firms in Nigeria and also to examine the effect of total debt capital on the profitability of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Data of three randomly selected manufacturing firms listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange were sourced from the firms' published financial reports for the period under study and were analyzed using Panel Least Square Regression technique. The model’s coefficient of determination has a value of 91% with adjusted R2 value of 86% indicating that 91% of changes in profitability are jointly influenced by the explanatory variables. The outcome of Panel Least Square Regression indicates that both equity financing and debt financing were positively signed at 5% level of significance; the coefficients suggested that the independent variables have increasing and significant effect on profitability of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Based on these findings, it is therefore recommended that managers of manufacturing firms should increase their capital base through issuance of shares to the public or to existing shareholders and obtain more debt instruments that ensure capital adequacy. In taking such financial decisions, caution should be taken in order to maintain optimal capital structure.
Examining the Precursors of the Hard Elements of Change Management for Achieving Operational Excellence: An Analysis of Management Consulting Firms in Lagos State
Authors:   National Open University of Nigeria, MEJABI Folorunsho
Published: August 2024

The objective of this study is to investigate the connections between the hard elements of Change Management and Operational Excellence (OPX) in the field of management consulting, an area that has not received extensive attention. Building upon the McKinsey 7s Model, we formulated hypotheses suggesting causal relationships between the hard elements of change management and operational excellence (OPX). A survey design was employed, and data were gathered through an electronic questionnaire distributed to 95 respondents, with 70 responses obtained from 10 consulting firms. Both descriptive and inferential statistics, utilizing SPSS, were applied, and the Chi-Square test was utilized to assess the three hypotheses. The research identified robust and positive connections between the adoption of technology, organic structure and operational strategy on the attainment of operational excellence. While the results were somewhat ambiguous, they did substantiate the notion that a commitment to change plays a moderating role in the relationship between change management and operational excellence. Decision areas within the consulting strategy framework, such as adopting cutting edge technology, supporting dynamic organic structure, and aligning best spoke strategies emerged as domains where change management could be beneficial. Consequently, these findings carry implications for organisational and change management endeavours within the business consulting sector.
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Prevention and Detection in Commercial Banks in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Business Management, University of Calabar, Calabar, KANKPANG Alphonsus Kechi , OGAR-ABANG John Oyong , ANIMPUYE Canice
Published: August 2024

This study examined forensic accounting and its effect on fraud prevention and detection in Nigerian banks. Research data was collected from commercial banks staff in Nigeria adopting a simple questionnaire as the study instrument. Convenience sampling approach was adopted in the selection of 53 respondents from the population of the study. Fifty of the questionnaires were completed and returned. The study objectives included: to determine the effect of forensic accounting services rendered by forensic accountants on the prevention of fraud in banks. The survey approach was adopted in the conduct of the study while formulated hypotheses were validated using ordinary least square method (OLS) regression technique. Findings from the study unveil that there is a significant relationship between litigation support services, crime investigation services and documentation and reporting as forensic accounting functions and the prevention of fraud in banks. Arising from the findings, it was recommended that litigation support service should be enhanced to achieve optimal utilization in banks to reduce the occurrence of fraud; forensic Accountants functions should be performed by well-trained individuals and professionals in the profession. Furthermore, bank staff should be well remunerated with enhance packages that increases their motivation to contribute to organizational performance without seeing the performance of the organization as beneficial to management only but a joint beneficiaries of improved corporate performance while crime investigation should be enhanced to ensure continuous delivery to avoid lapses and gaps in the review of criminal acts by employee and other stakeholders in the banking sector of the financial service industry.
Empirical Analysis of Effect of Macroeconomic Aggregates on Foreign Portfolio Investment in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Banking and Finance, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, ARIWA Florence O. , OKAFOR Victor Ikechukwu ,   Department of Accounting, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
Published: August 2024

The study analyzed the effect of macroeconomic aggregates on foreign portfolio investment (FPI) inflows in Nigeria for the period 1986-2022. GDP growth rate, exchange rate, inflation rate and monetary policy rate were adopted as macroeconomic aggregates. Data was sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin (various years). Error correction modeling (ECM) technique was employed to analyze the data. Findings revealed that GDP growth rate had positive and significant effect on foreign portfolio investment (FPI) inflows in Nigeria while exchange rate had negative and significant effect on foreign portfolio investment (FPI) inflows in Nigeria. The study further showed that inflation rate and monetary policy rate had negative and insignificant effect on foreign portfolio investment (FPI) inflows in Nigeria. The study recommended that the Nigerian government should fashion out ways of growing her economy so as to encourage the attractiveness of the country to foreign investors. In this way, foreign portfolio investment (FPI) inflows would be increased.
Packaging and Consumers' Brand Loyalty of Fast Moving Consumer Goods
Authors:   Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management Sciences University of Calabar, ANYADIGHIBE Joseph A.
Published: August 2024

This study examines packaging and consumer brand’s loyalty of fastmoving consumer goods in Calabar municipality, Cross River State. Cross sectional survey research design is adopted, while primary data are obtained from 169 respondents with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Data analysis is done using multiple regression in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS 27). The findings of the study reveal that packaging colour/design, material sizes, and information has a significant effect on consumer brand loyalty of fast-moving consumer goods. Therefore, the study recommends that firms should bring eye catching colours/design, different packaging sizes to attract customers and information about the product ingredient, direction for use, firm’s head office, possible branches and outlets for distributions in the package.
Unraveling the Challenges and Prospects in Building the Girl Child Resilience and Education in FCT Abuja, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences National Open University of Nigeria, CHUKWUMA Nnenna Nancy , AGOMOH Maduabuchi John ,   Department of Sociology, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State, UME Eucharia C. ,   Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences National Open University of Nigeria, EMINA William U. ,   Department of Development Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences National Open University of Nigeria, TIJANI Daha ,   Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences National Open University of Nigeria
Published: August 2024

This study examines the challenges and prospects in building the girl child resilience and education in FCT Abuja, Nigeria. The study noted that the girl child’s capacity for resilience and the resilient strategies used to build the girl child education in Nigeria is crucial given the significance of education, particularly its socioeconomic aspects. In this study, surveys, focus group discussions, observation and interviews were carried out at different points across the 6 Area Councils in Abuja FCT. The population of the study is 600 respondents from the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, however, a representative sample size of three Hundred and Sixteen respondents (316), were randomly sampled for the study. Questionnaires/Interviews focus group discussions, observation method and surveys were used to gather data for the study. 15 semi-structured Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) for each Area, 2 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with 2 key stakeholder groups were conducted in each Area Council. The study revealed that breaking cultural barriers, mass media, religious sensitization on girl-child education, free education for all and reorientation on male-child preference as some of strategies in building the girl-child education. The study has also shown that male-child preference in families, obnoxious cultures against the girl child, the ethnic affiliation of the girl child, the socio-economic condition of the family, the level of income of the family and education and early marriage and unwanted pregnancy will impact negatively in building the girl child resilience and education. Access to positive, optimistic languages and critical thinking, establishing a growth mind set on the girl child can encourage the girl child resilient in the face of societal bias on girl child education.
Pengaruh Tingkat Pendidikan Terhadap Persepsi Citra Pesantren
Authors: Dudun Ubaedullah
Published: August 2024

Pengeloaan citra pesantren menjadi hal penting sebagai salah satu upaya pesantren dalam memenangkan persaingan dengan lembaga lainnya. Citra pesantren yang positif diharapkan mampu menjadi keunggulan (competitive advantage). Citra pesantren sebagai persepsi stakeholder sangat dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor, salah satunya adalah tingkat pendidikan mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji adakah perbedaan tingkat pendidikan santri terhadap persepsi mereka tentang citra pesantren. Penelitian dengan metode survei ini menggunakan analisis non parametri dengan teknik analisis Mann Whitney U-test. Survey dilakukan kepada 100 santri dengan tingkat pendidikan madrasah tsanawiyah dan madrasah aliyah. Teknik sampling dilakukan dengan simple random. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan media skor persepsi citra pesantren pada santri madrasah tsanawiyah sebesar 141 dan santri madrasah aliyah sebesar 143. Dengan uji Mann Whitney menunjukkan perbedaan skor tersebut tidak signifikan (sig. 0,445), yang menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan persepsi santri madrasah tsanawiyah dan madrasah aliyah terhadap citra pesantren mereka.
Valuation of CATL Based on FCFF, Residual Income and Relative Valuation Model
Authors: Hong Xinyi
Published: August 2024

China’s new energy vehicle industry is in a period of vigorous development: rapid expansion of market size, continuous progress of technology, strong policy support, gradual improvement of charging and power exchange infrastructure and positive benefits to the environment are gradually emerging. As an industry leader, the valuation of the CATL is of great significance to the value of the new energy vehicle industry. Based on FCFF model, residual income model and relative valuation model of P/E method, the author makes a valuation of CATL, and carries out sensitivity analysis of key parameters. By comparing the valuation results of the three models with the current stock price, it is concluded that the stock price in the CATL is undervalued and recommends buying. Based on the macro environment of the new energy battery industry and the competitiveness of CATL, it is best to hold for a long time and supplemented by a diversified investment strategy. These results not only serve the investment decisions of investors, but also reflect the development prospects of its industry, health and stability of the entire securities market.
Improving Abalone Farming in Fujian: Genetic, Environmental, and Disease Management Solutions
Authors: Xu Tian
Published: August 2024

Abalone farming in Fujian, China, is a crucial industry in China’s shellfish aquaculture. Currently, it faces significant challenges, including genetic degradation, disease outbreaks, and environmental pollution. This study provides an in-depth analysis of these issues and proposes practical solutions to enhance the sustainability and productivity of abalone farming. Genetic degradation, which leads to slower growth and reduced disease resistance, can be mitigated through hybridization, selective breeding, and genetic engineering. Disease outbreaks, exacerbated by poor environmental conditions, necessitate a comprehensive approach that combines selective breeding for disease resistance with improved environmental management practices. Environmental pollution, driven by industrial and agricultural discharges, deteriorates water quality, impacting the health and growth of abalones. The study suggests implementing advanced water filtration systems, strict pollution control measures, and developing resilient abalone strains through selective breeding. Addressing these challenges is crucial for promoting the sustainable development and international competitiveness of Fujian’s abalone farming industry. This research underscores the importance of integrated strategies to overcome the current obstacles and ensure the long-term viability of the abalone industry in Fujian.
Experimental Treatments for Parkinson Disease
Authors: Du Jintian
Published: August 2024

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects motor function. Although modern treatments can relieve and help patients manage symptoms, there is still an urgent need for innovative new therapies that can slow down the disease’s severity progression. This review examines numerous innovative and promising experimental treatments for Parkinson’s disease that are either in development or clinical trial. It will review the potential L-Dopa therapy – namely using a dopamine replacement agent during the treatment of the Parkinson’s disease to manage the symptoms of patients. Additionally, the review also covers developing neuromodulation techniques, including deep brain stimulation, which attempts to modulate brain activity as a way of alleviating Parkinson’s symptoms. The review evaluates the current status in treatment for each experimental approach, summarizing their suggested mechanisms of treatment, preclinical discoveries, and clinical trials. It also discusses the main challenges and obstacles in relation to these therapies. In conclusion, while significant barriers and limitations remain, the review highlights the progress made in the development of newer potential treatments that may improve conditions for patients living with Parkinson’s disease.
Adapting 4S Stores for the New Energy Vehicle Revolution
Authors: Ma Jianlun
Published: August 2024

The new energy vehicle market has brought unprecedented challenges and new opportunities to traditional 4S stores. This paper studies how 4S stores adapt to the arrival of new energy vehicles, and analyzes how market changes, consumer preferences and government policies on the environment and high technology affect 4S stores. This paper also studies how 4S stores can remain competitive in the new energy vehicle era. Based on the above analysis, this paper believes that 4S stores should build online platforms through digital transformation as a way to safely sell new energy vehicles, and adopt new service technologies such as virtual exhibition halls and artificial reality as a means to improve purchasing experience. At the same time, 4S stores should work with new energy automobile manufacturers to develop the transfer of mixed main business and direct sales model to ensure its core level. At the same time, knowledge update and continuous innovation in the service process stage and business grade are the only way for 4S stores to keep up with the changes in the market demand for new energy vehicles. Through these tactical adjustments, 4S stores can not only overcome the threat brought by the emergence of new energy vehicles, but also take advantage of the new opportunities brought by this transformation to redefine their role in the automotive industry and guide the development of the future industry.
Current status of the use of monoclonal antibodies for Alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Hong Haoming
Published: August 2024

Currently, there is no therapy proven to be ultimate in treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) that the World Health Organization (WHO) has named the condition its main global public health goal. Established treatments, such as cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine, primarily alleviate a number of manifestations of the problem, but they do not target the main problem at hand. Monoclonal antibodies like aducanumab and lecanemab are new drug classes with original mechanisms that rest on the Aβ hypothesis. Aducanumab is the first recombinant G1 human antibody, which can be given through intravenous drip and targets the amyloid plaques and, though its efficacy is still doubtful. Lecanemab, another of the FDA-undeclared antibodies yet displayed as potential early-phase trials that can neutralize soluble Aβ protofibrils. This essay weighs the AD treatment success, the safety profiles, and the potential side effects of aducanumab and lecanemab; it does so by comparing and contrasting these two therapies in terms of treating patients at different stages of the disease. Thus, through the application of the mAbs in this study, the essay becomes able to provide clues for the most effective use of these drugs. Such will eventually lead to the improved effectiveness of AD research and treatment.
Green finance and firm’s ESG behaviors: Bridge the gap between the sustainability and responsibility for financial investment
Authors: Ding Hao
Published: August 2024

This study explores the integration of green finance and ESG investing to promote sustainable finance and responsible investment practices. Green finance, aimed at supporting environmental protection and sustainable development, has made significant progress in China, with strengthened top-level design and improved green credit policy systems. However, challenges remain in the market’s decisive role in allocating green financial resources and the varying levels of ESG strategic planning and application among financial institutions. ESG investing, which integrates environmental, social, and governance factors into investment decisions, aligns financial returns with positive social and environmental impacts. The study proposes a framework that integrates green financial practices and ESG investing to bridge these gaps and promote sustainable finance. Hypotheses are developed to investigate the positive impact of green finance on corporate ESG performance, considering regional differences and the role of green financial instruments, external oversight, and corporate innovation. Data sources include green credit appraisal systems, ESG rating data, green patent filings, marketization index reports, and AI-related term frequencies in annual reports. The study aims to contribute to the literature on green finance and ESG investing, providing insights for policymakers and investors to enhance sustainable finance practices.
Analysis of the Relationships between Fluctuation of Chinese Stock Market and Global Markets
Authors: Dai Minghong
Published: August 2024

As a matter of fact, China’s stock market is moving towards globalization, with China’s A-shares formally included in the MSCI index on 1 June 2018, a move closely watched by global investors and one that will affect the flow of trillions of dollars in making index asset allocations. With this in mind, in the question of whether China’s stock market does not exist on its own, and its movements are closely linked to events in the world at different times, this study conducts a comparative study China’s stock market versus other economies. To be specific, from the intuitive stock market trend, volatility in China’s stock market and the world’s stock markets are inevitably correlated. According to the analysis, at certain points in time, some important financial activities will have an impact on the stock markets of China and other economies. Overall, these results shed light on guiding further exploration of investigation the connections between various markets.
The impact of the US-China trade war on the volume of China’s exports
Authors: Zhou Xiaoyu
Published: August 2024

Since 2018, the trade dispute between the People’s Republic of China and the United States of America has become a hot issue in the global economy. The study found that the US-China trade war led to an overall decline in the number of China’s export products, especially in areas such as steel and electronic products, they have been greatly affected, This is mainly due to the increase in tariffs, the intensification of market uncertainty, the increase in trade barriers, and other factors triggered by the trade war, which makes export enterprises face problems such as reduced orders and increased market risks, leading to the impact on the number of export products. In addition, the structure of China’s export industry also has a certain degree of problems, and certain traditional industries are overly dependent on low-cost competition and are facing greater pressure. At the same time, the Chinese government has taken a series of countermeasures, including tax cuts and fee reductions, expanding domestic demand, expanding market diversification, etc., to mitigate the adverse effects of the trade war, aiming at analyzing that the Chinese government can better strengthen the macro-control, to formulate a more reasonable export strategy and market expansion strategy.
BILSTM Model for Machine Learning Stock Prediction and Portfolio Construction in the Context of Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Li Kaiting
Published: August 2024

This study used Bidirectional Long Short Term Memory (BiLSTM) neural network model to learn the stock prices of six representative companies from different industries, and evaluated their performance during the period significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2021. These companies represent industries such as finance, industrial manufacturing, energy, technology, biopharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. A set of characteristic indicators, such as moving averages, momentum indicators, and trading volume based indices, were designed based on historical stock data to provide input data for the BiLSTM model and enhance its ability to capture temporal dynamics of data. The predictive ability of the model is evaluated through performance indicators such as mean square error. This study also applies Monte Carlo simulation to construct investment portfolios based on model predictions, exploring the optimal asset allocation to maximize Sharpe’s ratio or minimize volatility at different stages of the COVID-19 crisis. The research results indicate that the BiLSTM model effectively predicts stock price trends, especially when market conditions are stable, by utilizing its ability to simultaneously process past and future input data. Despite facing challenges in predicting accuracy during extreme market fluctuations, such as those experienced in the stage of the outbreak of the pandemic, the overall performance of the model is good. The investment portfolio constructed using these predictions performs better than the S&P 500 index, demonstrating superiority in both return and risk levels, highlighting the effectiveness of combining machine learning technology with financial investment portfolio management strategies.
Analysis of the Personalized Financial Risk Management
Authors: Yang Xixi
Published: August 2024

Personalized financial risk management has emerged as a crucial area of study in the realm of finance, driven by advancements in technology and the increasing complexity of financial markets. On this basis, this study synthesizes existing research on personalized financial risk management, focusing on its methodologies, applications, and implications. To be specific, key themes explored include the role of big data analytics, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence in tailoring risk management strategies to individual investors. Additionally, the review discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing personalized risk management frameworks, such as privacy concerns, regulatory compliance, and the need for transparent decision-making processes. According to this analysis, systematic research on the status quo and challenges of personalized financial risk management provides important references for related research and practice. Overall, these results provide insights into the evolving landscape of personalized financial risk management and identifies avenues for future research and practical implementation in risk management field.
A Study of the Impact of U.S. Monetary Policy on WTI Crude Oil Prices in 2004 Based on ARIMA Forecasting Models
Authors: Luo Airui
Published: August 2024

Energy is an important basis for human survival and development, energy price stability is conducive to promoting economic development and maintaining the cost of living of residents, so it is necessary to explore the impact of energy price factors. This article for researching the impact of monetary policy on energy prices, based on the ARIMA model to predict the trend of WTI crude oil prices, through the comparison of forecasting crude oil prices with the actual crude oil prices, found that the tight monetary policy for crude oil prices has a positive impact. When the interest rate rises, the price of crude oil will also increase in the short term. This paper explores the impact of a single monetary policy factor on energy prices in the short run, excluding global economic turmoil and other factors such as geopolitics and wars. Furthermore, it provides some reference for monetary policy decisions, especially for energy market volatility in the short term.
The Impact of Real Estate Policies on House Purchase Intentions Based on the Chinese Context
Authors: Han Yi
Published: August 2024

As a matter of fact, based on the unique background of China’s current property market, the government has frequently introduced a series of regulatory policies in order to stabilize the market and prevent housing prices from rising too quickly. These policies not only have a direct impact on market supply and demand, but also shape consumers’ home-buying psychology and expectations on a profound level This study explores the impact of China’s property market policies on consumers’ house purchase intentions. This research provides an in-depth analysis of how a series of regulatory policies introduced by the government affect the purchase decisions of potential home buyers. By collecting relevant market data and consumer surveys, the research reveals the multi-dimensional effects of policy changes on consumer confidence, home purchase plans and market expectations. In addition, consumers’ future expectations for the real estate market are also affected by policy adjustments, which in turn affects their home purchase decisions.
Important Facts, Reasons, and Explanations of the China’s Real Estate Market: The Perspectives of High Housing Prices and Investment
Authors: Chen Junyan
Published: August 2024

This paper investigates the factors contributing to high housing prices in China’s real estate market and explores their economic implications. The study emphasizes the crucial role of the real estate sector in the national economy, significantly influencing investment patterns, consumer behavior, and overall economic stability. The analysis is divided into two primary perspectives: high housing prices driven by housing demand and real estate investment driven by investment demand. Key factors such as supply-demand imbalance, speculative buying, social attitudes towards property ownership, and population mobility are discussed comprehensively. Additionally, this paper examines both positive contemporaneous effects of real estate investment on economic growth through industry synergies and negative lag effects due to resource misallocation and market volatility. The findings underscore the necessity for policy measures aimed at curbing speculative trading activities, increasing investments in affordable housing options, and diversifying the economy to reduce over-reliance on real estate. This paper innovatively provides a systematic analysis of the causes behind high housing prices while addressing their impact on the economy, thereby filling research gaps in related fields. It also proposes policy recommendations for dealing with high house prices by curbing speculation activities, promoting investments in affordable housing options, and diversifying the economy. Ultimately, this study aims to offer stakeholders a comprehensive understanding of China’s dynamic real estate market dynamics along with practical recommendations for navigating challenges posed by high housing prices.
How Can the Food and Beverage Industry Enhance Profitability and Operational Efficiency Through the Utilization of the Internet in China
Authors: Zheng An
Published: August 2024

Over the past decade, China has witnessed exponential growth in its internet sector. Presently, various industries in China are gradually aligning with the internet, with the restaurant industry particularly standing out. The restaurant sector has transitioned from traditional, purely manual service to a more intelligent approach. The emergence of various restaurant software, including delivery services, along with the adoption of online ordering and payment methods for in-house dining, exemplifies this shift. This paper primarily explores how the restaurant industry can leverage the Internet to enhance efficiency and profitability in the current economic landscape. This includes utilizing online platforms to provide basic information about their restaurants and enhancing their reputation and image through customer reviews. Given the high costs of labor and labor shortages, reducing operational costs is a significant concern for every restaurant. Research suggests that implementing QR code ordering services and offering delivery can help restaurants save on labor costs and achieve profitability at a lower expense. Through research, it has been found that online platforms for information dissemination, customer reviews, and delivery services can effectively enhance a restaurant’s profitability and efficiency. This implies that restaurants need to pay close attention to their online reputation and business expansion, innovating and providing quality service on Internet platforms.