bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Análisis del Comportamiento de Compras On Line de los Consumidores Generacionales: Baby Boomers, Generación X, Milenials Y Generación Z, En la Ciudad de Loja, Ecuador
Authors: Gutiérrez Ordóñez Janeth Soledad
Published: April 2024

La investigación tiene como propósito, analizar el comportamiento de las compras on line de los consumidores generacionales Baby Boomers, generación X, Millenials y generación Z, caso Loja Ecuador, investigación que se realiza con un enfoque cuali-cuantitativo, mediante la aplicación de encuestas a  400 personas, que forman parte  de estos grupos etarios, se encontró información primaria, para lo cual se planteó una hipótesis, misma que se validó con una prueba de chi cuadrado, en donde de determina las variables que inciden en el comportamiento de los consumidores al momento de comprar on line. Eeste estudio demuestra que las variables como:  ingreso, servicio, métodos de pago, canales digitales, influencers, marca, y otros, demostró que los consumidores utilizan diferentes canales digitales y aplicaciones móviles para comprar bienes y servicios, también se conoció de los diferentes métodos de pago que utiliza el consumidor para cancelar sus pedidos en línea, entre los que se encuentran transferencias, tarjetas de crédito, tarjetas de débito, Paypal y otros. El estudio muestra que la mayoría de consumidores realizan compras en línea porque son más amigables con la tecnología y las consideran más cómodas y seguras.
The Influence of Organizational Culture, Principal Leadership and Work Motivation to Teacher Commitment at SMPN Kepulauan Riau
Authors: Milasari  , Risnita  , Musli
Published: April 2024

Abstract
In schools, up to now there are still symptoms of problems related to organizational culture, principal leadership and work motivation with teacher commitment, so that in the aspect of teacher hard work it is still in the sufficient category and needs improvement. It is necessary to examine the influence of organizational culture, principal leadership and work motivation on teacher commitment. This research aims to examine the direct and indirect influence of organizational culture, principal leadership, and work motivation to teacher commitment at SMPN Kepulauan Riau. This research is research with an associative quantitative approach with a survey design taking the location of SMPN Kepulauan Riau. The population in this study was 801 teachers with civil servant status and the sample was 80 teachers. The results of the analysis show that there is a simultaneous direct influence between organizational culture, principal leadership and work motivation to teacher commitment at SMPN Kepulauan Riau with a multiple correlation coefficient of (0.460) with a contribution of (73.96%). The conclusion is that organizational culture, principal leadership and teacher work motivation partially or simultaneously influence teacher commitment. The implication is that the better the organizational culture, principal leadership and work motivation, the higher the teacher commitment at SMPN Kepulauan Riau.
A aplicação do direito sistêmico em casos envolvendo crianças e adolescentes no Brasil
Authors: De Freitas Osório Soares e Soares Ana Carolina
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo, através do método dedutivo e da análise bibliográfica, visa demonstrar que o Direito Sistêmico é mais presente do que acreditamos no Sistema Judiciário, principalmente em casos que envolvem crianças e adolescentes. O artigo inicia trazendo um panorama da infância e adolescência no Brasil, a partir dá o conceito de Constelação Familiar-prática do Direito Sistêmico/ método alternativo de solução de conflitos e, como dá a sua aplicação em casos vigentes, ainda que se trate de método não científico. Perpassa pelo responsável por trazer essa prática para o Brasil, o juiz Sami Storch, e conclui pontuando que esta é uma nova forma de encarar os problemas trazidos ao Judiciário.
Strategies for Expanding Postgraduate Enrollment: Impacts on Social Development in China and Insights for Advancing Postgraduate Education in Vietnam
Authors: Trung Nguyen Dang
Published: April 2024

In this paper, we have explored the challenges and opportunities associated with expanding postgraduate education in Vietnam, drawing on lessons from China and other countries. We have identified factors that may impact policy implementation and proposed measures to optimize the outcomes of postgraduate education programs. Additionally, we have suggested strategies to promote collaboration among government, academia, and industry to support postgraduate education. In conclusion, we emphasize that expanding postgraduate education is a vital part of Vietnam's development strategy, requiring close support and coordination from all stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of these policies and programs.
Values in Educational Projects: A Path to Responsible Citizens
Authors: Saavedra Rodrigo Arellano , Philominraj Andrew , Ranjan Ranjeeva , Urzua Claudio Cerón
Published: April 2024

The schools declare in their institutional educational projects a series of values that guarantee the quality of pedagogical management. This qualitative, descriptive-interpretative documentary study, aimed to identify the values present and absent in the educational projects, considering a purposive sample in which public schools, private subsidized schools, and private paid schools participated. In the characterization of the citizen profile, social, intellectual, dynamic, moral, and religious values acquire greater significance to a large extent in denominational establishments, indicating the dimensions of openness and relationship with others and emotional intelligence. The results show a value profile of citizens committed to the search for the common good, the development of knowledge, and the construction of a life project that incorporates the idea of transcendence.
Prioritizing Optimal Strategies for Smart Tourism with the Agency of Social Media and Explaining the Model
Authors: Taghati Ahsan Nusratollah , Farhangi Ali Akbar , Soltani Far Mohammad , Abbaspour Abbas , Sajjady jaghargh Seyyed Abdullah
Published: April 2024

Objective: In today's world, the tourism industry has extensive impacts on economic, social, and cultural fields, and the development of this industry can serve as a driving force for other industries. The vast country of Iran, with its climatic, cultural, and historical conditions, is one of the best countries in the world for implementing the smart tourism industry. Therefore, it is necessary to continuously identify the changing needs of customers (tourists) and pay attention to the essential aspects, namely satisfaction, security, and the pleasure of travel. However, in our country, not only has useful research on optimal smart tourism strategies not been conducted, but the agency of social media has also not been considered. The primary aim of the present research is to explain and prioritize optimal smart tourism strategies with the agency of social media, presenting a practical model. Methodology: For this purpose, questionnaires were distributed among individuals working and active in governmental and non-governmental organizations in Hamedan, and were analyzed and prioritized using the "Hierarchical Analysis" technique. Findings: The results of this research have identified three categories of strategies for optimal smart tourism with the agency of social media, including strategies based on social media, strategies based on revenue generation, and strategies based on responding to tourist needs, each category comprising several components. Conclusions: It is recommended that tourism packages be dynamic with the ability to change packages instantly. Offering such services is only feasible through software or tourism apps. This factor significantly impacts increasing tourism.
The Relationship between Body Shame and the Tendency towards Cosmetic Surgery among Female High School Students
Authors: Namjoo Farhad , Namjoo Atefe , Modabernejad Zahrasadat , Modabernejad Seyed Abbas
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between body shame and the inclination towards cosmetic surgery among female high school students in Shiraz. This applied research was conducted using a descriptive-correlational method. The study population included all female high school students in Shiraz, during the 2023-2024 academic year, from whom 350 individuals were selected through multi-stage cluster random sampling and studied. Data were collected using the Body Shame questionnaire by McKinley & Hyde (2001) and the Attitude Towards Cosmetic Surgery Scale by Swami et al. (2018). After data collection and extraction, participants' scores were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis. Regression test results showed that body shame has a significant effect on the inclination towards cosmetic surgery among female high school students in Shiraz (p<0.01). Pearson correlation coefficient results indicated that there is a significant positive correlation between body shame and the inclination towards cosmetic surgery (p<0.05). Consequently, the inclination towards cosmetic surgery can be significantly predicted through body shame.
Predictors of Life Satisfaction: The Role of Mindfulness and Locus of Control
Authors: Zadhasan Zohreh
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to explore the extent to which locus of control and mindfulness predict life satisfaction among adults. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, 250 adults completed standardized measures assessing locus of control, mindfulness, and life satisfaction. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression in SPSS Version 26 to determine the predictive power of locus of control and mindfulness on life satisfaction. Both locus of control and mindfulness emerged as significant predictors of life satisfaction, explaining 38% of the variance. Individuals with higher scores in mindfulness and a more internal locus of control reported greater life satisfaction. The findings underscore the importance of psychological constructs, such as locus of control and mindfulness, in enhancing life satisfaction. Interventions aimed at improving mindfulness and promoting an internal locus of control may be beneficial for boosting life satisfaction among adults.
Exploration and Practice of Personnel Allocation Model for County-Level Power Supply Enterprises' Rural Electric Personnel
Authors: Zhang Biao , Zheng Deyao , Li Ting , Huang Binbin , Wang Xinmin
Published: April 2024

This study constructs a county-level power supply enterprise personnel configuration model system through mathematical methods, which can predict the total employment, employment distribution, optimize the employee team, and standardize employment strategies. It identifies the corresponding relationships and laws between the development of the county-level power supply enterprise workforce and the scale of business growth, production efficiency, and economic benefits. This achieves the prediction of the quantity, structure, and quality of human resources required for strategic development of enterprises, and formulates effective replenishment strategies based on the supply of internal and external talent markets, optimizing human resource allocation.
Estrategias de Marketing B2b para la comercialización de Insumos de Construcción
Authors: Paco Vargas Marco Antonio
Published: April 2024

The construction materials market is increasingly dominated by construction companies and consortia that demand products in large quantities, which is why B2B strategies, aimed at related companies immersed in the construction field, have increasingly greater relevance in the market. In this article, the objective was to carry out a description of the marketing strategies that are applied in companies dedicated to the marketing of construction supplies. A qualitative research with a descriptive study has been used. It is concluded that it is important to adapt these strategies to the specific characteristics of the construction market in Bolivia, considering cultural, regulatory and economic factors specific to the country.
Eritrocitosis en personas mayores de 20 años de la localidad de Calamarca, Bolivia
Authors: Pineda Álvarez Luz Marina
Published: April 2024

The objective of the study is to determine the prevalence of erythrocytosis in people over 20 years of age, inhabitants of the town of Calamarca, of the Calamarca Municipality, of the Aroma Province in Bolivia. It is a descriptive observational cross-sectional study with a field design carried out in a health center in the town of Calamarca. The prevalence identified in people over 20 years of age, inhabitants of the town of Calamarca, which is made up of five main areas. 14% of the men in the sample have erythrocytosis, which represents 3 individuals. In the female gender, only 4% present erythrocytosis, the equivalent of a woman in the sample. When considering the Body Mass Index (BMI) with overweight and obesity, 67% of the sample is overweight, this percentage is the equivalent of 30 people. Considering the age group, those over 60 years of age have a greater prevalence of erythrocytosis. It is concluded that the sociocultural and dietary factors in people over 20 years of age with erythrocytosis in the town of Calamarca were high body mass index, high blood pressure, gender and age group. Among the dietary factors, a high-calorie, low-fiber diet with low intake of cereals, fish and fruits was observed.
Mary Dolan
Authors: Horsley G.H.R.
Published: April 2024

When Mary Dolan’s funeral was held at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Armidale, NSW on 7 April this year, the building was filled to overflowing. People were standing inside and outside. Present were family and friends from near and far, colleagues, members of probably every local church, and members of none. It was explicitly a service to give thanks for the life of one who had loving service of others and of her Master as her first priority. Mary had died suddenly in Sydney while on Australian Institute of Archaeology business; and it is her longstanding link with the Institute which makes it right to record her passing in Buried History.
Learning and Faith: On calling papyri ‘school texts’ and ‘Christian’
Authors: Mugridge Alan
Published: April 2024

This article is a review of those papyri, including wooden tablets and ostraca, which are listed as (certainly or possibly) ‘school texts’ on LDAB, whose religious orientation is given as ‘Christian,’ and which may have been written up to the end of IVAD. It is concluded that some papyri should not be considered here, since they cannot be classed primarily as school texts, their dating is too late, there is no reason to call them ‘Christian,’ or there is little known about them – although, as a whole, the Christian school texts deserve special consideration in the palaeography of early Christian papyri. It is also shown, however, that some of these papyri have only a tenuous connection with Christian faith, since they only include words that belong to ‘a Christian milieu,’ while others have a much stronger claim to be called Christian because they contain parts of known Christian works. The designation of this group of papyri as both ‘school texts’ and ‘Christian’ is no simple matter; and some implications of this are drawn, especially with regard to using some of these papyri in the textual criticism of the Greek OT, as well as the NT.
Reconstructing Ancient Kellis
Authors: Bowen Gillian E. , Chandler Thomas , Martin Derrick
Published: April 2024

The possibilities offered by Virtual Archaeology generated a great deal of enthusiasm during the 1990s despite limitations of the technology. Today, with advances in computer graphics and processing power, 3D applications are increasingly used in furthering the documentation, conservation and preservation of ancient heritage. This paper examines the digital reconstruction of Ismant el-Kharab, ancient Kellis, Egypt based upon data from excavations carried out by Dr Colin Hope and Dr Gillian Bowen, Centre for Archaeology & Ancient History, Monash University. Presently ancient Kellis exists principally in data not immediately interpretable to the general public. In line with the growing emphasis on Virtual Heritage, comprehensive three-dimensional (3D) visualisations can significantly advance the awareness of historical sites normally inaccessible due to their location or fragile condition. Visualisations stretching across time and space can provide the possibility of visiting places that no longer exist or of viewing how places would have appeared at different times in their history. In the case of ancient Kellis, as in most archaeological excavations, a complete reconstruction is not possible as only a fraction survives. Several theories may compete to explain probable or possible reconstructions; a presentation of plural visualisations is the only way to obtain reasonable results. Interactive applications offer the ability to compare and contrast details of buildings and suggested reconstructions and choose between visualisations where temporal and spatial aspects can be explored. These techniques can significantly advance the archaeological interpretation of the site.
Holy Land Archaeology: Where the Past Meets the Present
Authors: Meyers Eric M. , Meyers Carol
Published: April 2024

This paper discusses the ways the archaeological search for the past can be affected by the situation in an archaeologist’s present. This is especially true for projects in the “Holy Land,” where religious and political issues often play a role in site selection and inthe intepretations of finds. Excavations of five sites (BethAlpha, Hazor, Masada, Jerusalem, and Sepphoris) are examined as examples.
James C. VanderKam, The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible, Grand Rapids, Michigan/ Cambridge, UK, Eerdmans, 2012, 202pp ISBN 978-0802866790, USD 25.
Authors: Gardner Anne E.
Published: April 2024

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Old Babylonian clay bullae from Lagaba in the Australian Institute of Archaeology and other collections
Authors: Siddall Luis R. , Horowitz Wayne , Zilberg Peter
Published: April 2024

The paper identifies 16 bullae held by the Australian Institute of Archaeology, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, the Otago Museum, Dunedin, and Nicholson Museum at the University of Sydney that have a shared date and provenance. It discusses the nature of the Institute’s bullae and identifies the provenance and accession paths to their respective institutions. They date specifically to either year 6 or 7 of the reign of Samsuiluna, King of Babylon (1744–1743 BC, middle chronology) and they come from the Old Babylonian city of Lagaba.
Nebo-Sarsekim (Jeremiah 39:3) mentioned in a recently noticed Babylonian text
Authors: Mitchell Terence C.
Published: April 2024

A recently published cuneiform tablet (BM 114789) dating from the 6th century BC mentions a man who can be identified with the Nebo-Sarsekim known in the account given by Jeremiah (39:3) of the last days of Jerusalem. The tablet also includes a number of titles mentioned in Jeremiah the meaning of which has hitherto been uncertain. The new evidence illuminates the history of the Babylonian administration established in Jerusalem after 597 BC.
Espaces de mémoire dans l’expérience argentine
Authors: Messina Luciana
Published: April 2024

Lorsque nous parcourons les rues de nos villes, nous rencontrons une diversité de matérialités qui nous parlent d’événements et d’acteurs d’autres temps : marques, inscriptions, sites, objets et musées destinés à commémorer des passés plus lointains ou plus proches. Soit comme cadre social, ancrage matériel, réceptacle, support et/ou véhicule, l’espace urbain est une composante active dans les processus de sens et de représentation du passé et dans l’élaboration des mémoires sociales. L’autrice interroge le processus social, politique et institutionnel de construction des espaces de mémoire en Argentine, en mettant l’accent sur la ville de Buenos Aires. Pour cela, elle revient sur certains des apports théorico-méthodologiques du projet « qualifier, disqualifier et requalifier des lieux de détention, concentration et extermination » dirigé par Béatrice Fleury et Jacques Walter entre les années 2007 et 2010. En particulier, le concept de « dispositif de médiation mémorielle » et le cadre théorico-conceptuel qui implique l’articulation de processus complexes de qualification, disqualification et requalification des sites où se sont produites des violations des droits humains (anciennes prisons, centres de détention clandestins, camps de concentration, entre autres), appelés dans différentes parties du monde sites authentiques, historiques, de témoignages, récupérés. Il y a autour d’eux des expériences très diverses : certaines ont été tôt occupés par les survivants, d’autres ont été démolis, oubliés, récupérés et/ou réfonctionnalisés. En eux, les vestiges, les ruines et les restes opèrent comme des donneurs d’une authenticité qui, on le sait, est toujours de l’ordre de l’effet. L’autrice résume et réfléchit sur certains débats et défis qui ont été présents depuis le début de la construction d’espaces de mémoire dans les anciens centres de détention clandestins de la ville de Buenos Aires, c’est-à-dire dans des sites authentiques qui développent des projets institutionnels auxquels participe l’État (local et national) et qui aspirent à transmettre un récit complet du passé et à devenir des références permanentes de l’histoire de l’horreur et de la souffrance qui y sont dénoncées et commémorées.
L’analogie jugée par les historiens : les limites de l’acceptable
Authors: Koren Roselyne
Published: April 2024

Les raisonnements comparatifs jouent un rôle cognitif essentiel. L’analogie y occupe une place privilégiée : elle permet d’établir des similitudes ponctuelles entre des domaines totalement hétérogènes. Elle ne constitue pas alors une preuve, mais une hypothèse heuristique contribuant à explorer l’inconnu, le thème, en le comparant au déjà connu, le phore. Les rhétoriciens s’accordent tous sur ce point, mais ne définissent pas les limites de cette hétérogénéité. Or ces limites existent assurément puisque circulent souvent dans les médias des protestations indignées dénonçant des dissemblances « démesurées », « inacceptables ». Le phore étant fréquemment un événement historique, des historiens y sont invités à analyser ces « scandales argumentatifs ». Cette contribution propose trois études de cas où l’on peut déduire de leurs tribunes la nature des limites de l’acceptable.
Reconstruire l'École. Péripéties de la forme scolaire d'éducation
Authors: Go Henri Louis , Prot Frédérique Marie
Published: April 2024

Cet ouvrage aborde les enjeux de l'École, en particulier l'École primaire française, du point de vue de la didactique, de la psychanalyse et de la philosophie. Partant du constat d'une crise des institutions touchant aussi l’École, les auteurs prennent position dans les débats qui animent le monde de l’enseignement : la question des missions historiques de la transmission de la culture, les rapports entre l’École et son environnement social, le problème du déclin engagé de l’institution scolaire, les enjeux de pédagogie, etc. La démocratie n’est-elle pas encore en attente de sa propre forme scolaire ? L’ouvrage ouvre la voie d’une reconstruction de « la forme scolaire d’éducation ».
Ser monja en Castilla: La construcción de la identidad de las profesas en la Edad Moderna
Authors: Fuente Pablos Silvia de la
Published: April 2024

En Castilla, durante la Edad Moderna, las mujeres que decidieron profesar como religiosas fueron objeto de un proceso de construcción de su identidad facilitado por la Iglesia. Este trabajo pretende estudiar este proceso utilizando como fuente principal los tratados religiosos postridentinos. Unos textos en los que sus autores ensalzaban ciertos valores y cualidades femeninas con el objetivo de promover un modelo específico de monja. Por lo general, esas obras fueron escritas por eclesiásticos, por lo que intentaremos advertir cuál fue el papel de la Iglesia en la elaboración de la identidad de sus monjas. Se trata, pues, de un estudio encaminado a conocer la realidad social, cultural y religiosa de aquellas mujeres que decidieron profesar en Castilla. También nos permite ampliar nuestro conocimiento de la Historia de la Iglesia en la Edad Moderna.
Des cultures à l’interculturation. Penser le changement culturel médiatisé à l’ère de la mondialisation
Authors: Frame Alexander
Published: April 2024

Les cultures nous lient autant qu’elles nous divisent. Cet ouvrage analyse la crise du concept de culture dans une société globalisée, marquée par la polarisation des discours et la fragmentation de l’espace public numérique. Au-delà des représentations essentialistes et identitaires des différences culturelles, l’auteur invite à adopter un point de vue plus nuancé. Il prend appui sur différents courants de pensée, tels que la sémiotique, l’interactionnisme symbolique et les études culturelles, appliqués aux domaines des médias, du patrimoine et des organisations sociales. L’ouvrage trace ainsi la voie d’une pensée de l’interculturation, ce processus de circulation des traits culturels dans la société, pour redéfinir dans la communication les conditions d’un espace commun.
AN ANALYSIS OF TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES IN TEACHING READING COMPREHENSION IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
Authors: Zaman Yahya Badruz Zaman , Pradana Dian Arief Pradana , Pambayun Rizki Nurfida Pambayun
Published: April 2024

This research was conducted to find out what strategies that teachers usefor teaching reading comprehension in MAN abc Banyuwangi. Thisresearch used descriptive qualitative method. In the implementation ofthis study the researcher conducted interviews and document analysis toobtained relevant data to answer the objectives of this research. Thisresearch was conducted at MAN abc Banyuwangi and two Englishteachers were selected as samples in this study. Based on the results of theinterview with two English teachers, the data obtained is the teachersusing different strategy in teaching reading comprehension. The firstteacher use Scaffolding strategy while the second teacher use peerteaching. Scaffolding strategy can develop ideas that students can read.Peer teaching can develop student’s mentality also readingcomprehension ability. These strategies should be selected on the basis oftheir suitability and effectiveness with the learning process so that theiruse will allow teachers to explore students' ideas and help them read in abetter way. Based on the interview analysis, the reason why the teacheruses this type of strategy in students' reading comprehension is becauseto make students understand the text and guide students to focus moreon the text.
TITANIUM DOPED COPPER (II) OXIDE THIN FILMS FOR SOLAR CELL APPLICATION
Authors:   Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka., Adams SM , Mojisola T ,   Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Airforce Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna., Sudi SD ,   Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Airforce Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna., Mbada NI ,   Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Airforce Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna., Aigbodion V.S ,   Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka
Published: April 2024

There has been a need for a more convenient, greener, and efficient material for energy conversion and electronic applications many years ago. Cu2O thin films, produced using the spray pyrolysis method, offer a solution that meets economic viability and cost requirements. It is widely believed that these films will enable the development of functional technologies. In this study, spray pyrolysis was used to add titanium to copper (I) oxide thin films. The deposition temperature was set at 200◦C, and the films were annealed for 2 hours at the same temperature. Investigation of optical, surface morphology, and photovoltaic characteristics of the resulting Ti-doped Cu2O films were thoroughly carried out. The best features were observed in the Cu2O films doped with 3% titanium. One notable change observed in the Ti-doped Cu2O films was a shift in the near-band emission from 385 nm to 400 nm. Additionally, the band gap of the films decreased from 2.35 to 1.98 eV when doped with 3% titanium. These changes resulted in significant improvements in the short circuit current density and open circuit voltage of Cu2O (Ti)-based solar cells. Overall, the addition of titanium to p-CuO has shown promising results in enhancing the optical and photovoltaic properties of Cu2O thin films. This research paves the way for the development of more efficient and cost-effective energy conversion and electronic devices
Public Regulation and People’s Welfare Orientations of Indonesia’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Mining Industry
Authors:   National University of Malaysia (UKM), Haniff Ahamat  , Bani Adam  ,   National University of Malaysia (UKM)
Published: April 2024

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an important topic in the intersections between businesses and the society, being used to address the negative effects of corporate and business activities on the society and environment. Regardless of the variants of its definition and forms, CSR has been used as a form of regulation in many countries including Indonesia. Indonesia’s mining industry has a unique CSR regulation in the sense that it is backed by sectoral mining regulations used to protect certain uniquely defined societal interests. Since Indonesia’s mining regulation prescribes certain manners of mineral production, mandatory CSR obligations have been created for industry players that will have to be read in the light of public regulation and people’s welfare orientations. This paper finds that the expansive use of CSR particularly in the mining regulatory framework will create implications for the international legal commitments undertaken by Indonesia including those under the World Trade Organization (WTO).
How Islamic is Islamic Banking? Developing the Falah Scoring
Authors:   Pascasarjana Keuangan Syariah, Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Ahmad Dahlan  Jakarta, Indonesia, Saiful Anwar  , Yusuf Haji-Othman  ,   Universiti Islam Antarbangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Kedah, Malaysia, Amrizal  ,   Pascasarjana Keuangan Syariah, Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Ahmad Dahlan  Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: April 2024

Queries are often raised regarding the extent to which Islamic banks are Islamic. As the biggest Muslim country in the world, it is interesting to investigate that many employees of Indonesian Islamic banks have resigned because they no longer view their banks as Islamic. Many of them join 90-thousand-strong anti-riba movement known as the xBank community. Accordingly, this study aims to investigate the Islamicity of Islamic banks from an internal perspective using mission drift and happiness theory. The study uses a mixed-method approach comprising of the Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) technique to analyse questionnaire data, and the qualitative data originated from focused group discussions to confirm the findings from the primary data. The study concludes that Islamic banks have become un-Islamic due to the demands of regulatory policies that force them to compete with conventional banks. Consequently, the research identified a minor mission drift of only around 7%. However, the Muslim society responded very sensitively, making big noises. Thus, the findings become evidence for a need of a falah scoring development necessary to maintain the Islamicity of Islamic banking.
¿De dónde vienes y adónde vas, Sociedad Catalana de Comunicación?
Authors: Compte Pujol Marc
Published: April 2024

La Sociedad Catalana de Comunicación del Institut d’Estudis Catalans (SCC-IEC) «ya hace veinte años que tiene veinte años», como dirían Joan Manuel Serrat o más recientemente los Buhos en «Milers d’espurnes». Con este popular eufemismo, evitamos emplear adjetivos como cuadragenaria o cuarentona, puesto que la entidad que mejor representa la investigación en Ciencias de la Comunicación en catalán se encuentra en un estado de salud envidiable y con más empuje que nunca.
Retórica à moda brasileira: transições da cultura oral para a cultura escrita no ensino fluminense de 1746 a 1834
Authors: Duran Maria Renata da Cruz
Published: April 2024

Nas palavras da autora, o estudo seguiu “um impulso de explicar, por um lado, o modo de ser do brasileiro, seu gosto pela conversa fiada, suas silabadas políticas; e, por outro, de descobrir a genealogia dos sistemas acadêmicos luso-brasileiros, revelando o fraco dos intelectuais tupiniquins pelo louvor, pela exibição pública, pela esgrima das palavras”. A pesquisa, porém, levou a autora a investigar e analisar a instrução de caráter retórico ministrada desde o tempo do Marquês de Pombal e seus reflexos no Brasil sob Pedro I. O período é balizado por duas obras relevantes para a história das relações escolares no país: O verdadeiro método de estudar, de Luís Antônio Verney, de 1746, base teórica para a reforma na instrução lusófona, e as Lições elementares de eloquência nacional para uso da mocidade de ambos os hemisférios, de Francisco Freire de Carvalho, de 1834, que uniformizaram o ensino da retórica no Brasil. Por meio de um texto claro e com pitadas de bom humor, a autora revela a importância que o ensino da retórica teve no uso da língua portuguesa, na medida em que a matéria contribuiu no estabelecimento de regras comuns para o idioma e influenciou a formação de “um conjunto de palavras comuns e de um jeito de falar peculiar que, depois, chamou-se de brasileiro”. A partir desse quadro, a historiadora analisa como a cultura oral marcada pela retórica transferiu-se para a cultura escrita, representada pela imprensa da época, e de que forma fomentou o gosto pela leitura e pela escrita no Rio de Janeiro da época.
Species -shared and -unique gyral peaks on human and macaque brains
Authors: Zhang Songyao , Zhang Tuo , Cao Guannan , Zhou Jingchao , He Zhibin , Li Xiao , Ren Yudan , Liu Tao , Jiang Xi , Guo Lei , Han Junwei , Liu Tianming
Published: April 2024

Cortical folding is an important feature of primate brains that plays a crucial role in various cognitive and behavioral processes. Extensive research has revealed both similarities and differences in folding morphology and brain function among primates including macaque and human. The folding morphology is the basis of brain function, making cross-species studies on folding morphology important for understanding brain function and species evolution. However, prior studies on cross-species folding morphology mainly focused on partial regions of the cortex instead of the entire brain. Previously, our research defined a whole-brain landmark based on folding morphology: the gyral peak. It was found to exist stably across individuals and ages in both human and macaque brains. Shared and unique gyral peaks in human and macaque are identified in this study, and their similarities and differences in spatial distribution, anatomical morphology, and functional connectivity were also dicussed.
Inhibition of the serine protease HtrA1 by SerpinE2 suggests an extracellular proteolytic pathway in the control of neural crest migration
Authors: Pera Edgar M , Nilsson-De Moura Josefine , Pomeshchik Yuriy , Roybon Laurent , Milas Ivana
Published: April 2024

We previously showed that SerpinE2 and the serine protease HtrA1 modulate fibroblast growth factor (FGF) signaling in germ layer specification and head-to-tail development of Xenopus embryos. Here, we present an extracellular proteolytic mechanism involving this serpin-protease system in the developing neural crest (NC). Knockdown of SerpinE2 by injected antisense morpholino oligonucleotides did not affect the specification of NC progenitors but instead inhibited the migration of NC cells, causing defects in dorsal fin, melanocyte, and craniofacial cartilage formation. Similarly, overexpression of the HtrA1 protease impaired NC cell migration and the formation of NC-derived structures. The phenotype of SerpinE2 knockdown was overcome by concomitant downregulation of HtrA1, indicating that SerpinE2 stimulates NC migration by inhibiting endogenous HtrA1 activity. SerpinE2 binds to HtrA1, and the HtrA1 protease triggers degradation of the cell surface proteoglycan Syndecan-4 (Sdc4). Microinjection of Sdc4 mRNA partially rescued NC migration defects induced by both HtrA1 upregulation and SerpinE2 downregulation. These epistatic experiments suggest a proteolytic pathway by a double inhibition mechanism:

SerpinE2 ┤HtrA1 protease ┤Syndecan-4 → NC cell migration.
Distribución de fondos e incentivos a la fragmentación territorial: el caso del FNDR en Chile
Authors: Aroca Patricio , Mundt Eduardo , Fierro Pedro
Published: April 2024

Este trabajo analiza el Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Regional (FNDR), principal instrumento de la política de desarrollo y compensación territorial en Chile. Se identifican tres problemas de diseño que dificultan el cumplimiento de su propósito. Primero, los criterios de distribución centralizan la inversión en regiones con mayor concentración demográfica. Segundo, el FNDR promueve la fragmentación regional, en cuanto aumenta el porcentaje relativo en la asignación del territorio original posterior a la división de los territorios. Y tercero, la discrecionalidad en la asignación de fondos a nivel intrarregional genera incentivos adicionales a la fragmentación, en cuanto privilegia la distribución en las comunas más grandes de cada territorio. Este trabajo ofrece orientaciones de mejoras en el diseño del instrumento que apuntan a una mayor consistencia y a enfrentar los incentivos a la fragmentación territorial.
Espacios de actividad y movilidad cotidiana de la comunidad universitaria en el área metropolitana de Barcelona: una propuesta metodológica basada en datos GPS
Authors: Butron-Revilla Cinthya , Santiago-Ramos Jesús
Published: April 2024

La dispersión geográfica de la vida cotidiana, junto al incremento de las velocidades de viaje, han generado mayores distancias de desplazamiento, afectando la escala espacial de la movilidad en regiones metropolitanas. La exploración de los espacios de actividad de residentes metropolitanos resulta esencial para la comprensión de procesos de expansión urbana. El artículo tiene como objetivo evaluar los espacios de actividad de residentes metropolitanos mediante una propuesta metodológica que combina, por una parte, el análisis de los patrones de movilidad cotidiana identificados a partir de datos de tracking personal; y por otra, la explotación de la cartografía de usos de suelo. El método se ha aplicado a la extensión espacial de la vida cotidiana de miembros de la comunidad universitaria en la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. Los resultados y discusión permiten identificar el impacto del lugar de residencia y el modo de transporte en la movilidad cotidiana a escala metropolitana.
Método de Identificación Mixta de Vulnerabilidad Urbana (IMVU). Fusión de enfoques a escala local y regional
Authors: Temes-Cordovez Rafael , García-Araque Jesús
Published: April 2024

La diversidad metodológica existente para localizar vulnerabilidad en ciudades no ha conseguido todavía definir un método que garantice una identificación perfecta. Entre los procedimientos tradicionales, distinguimos métodos top-down, de escala regional y basados predominantemente en procedimientos cuantitativos de corte estadístico, y bottom-up, con una aproximación local de perfil cualitativo. Los métodos estadísticos pierden eficacia al reducirse la escala de análisis y los cualitativos, al incrementarla. Frente a esta paradoja, el aporte principal de la investigación es el método IMVU, Identificación Mixta de Vulnerabilidad Urbana, que encadena de forma progresiva distintos niveles de integración de las dos perspectivas, para tratar de aprovechar las bondades de ambas. Se ha comprobado la eficacia del método propuesto sobre un espacio concreto de la Comunitat Valenciana, donde se ha ido perfilando, con más precisión en cada paso, la ubicación de los entornos más desfavorecidos.
Cognitive and Integrated Intervention Therapy in the Geriatric Population and its Benefits on Daily Living Activities and Quality of Life: A Narrative Review
Authors: Paul Mantu , Sarma Binod Chandra , Dihidar Niharika
Published: April 2024

Physiotherapists have expanded their scope into a wide array of fields, including various cognitive-based therapies and mixed integrated intervention therapies. Multiple databases were used in present literature review, including Medline, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Pedro, which consisted of research studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses published between 2002 and 2022. The keywords searched were: cognitive, geriatric, daily living activities, life quality, integrated therapy. Out of the 163 articles retrieved, 52 primary matching articles were included in the review, and 111 articles were excluded as they did not meet the inclusion criteria. Among the matching articles, 39 showed benefits in Quality of Life (QoL) in geriatric individuals with interventions of cognitive therapy and other integrated therapies such as art therapy and music therapy, using valid and reliable outcome scales. The findings and corroborations from these studies indicated the positive effects of cognitive therapy and various integrated intervention therapies on daily living activities and life quality in the elderly population. There is limited data in the literature about the effects of cognitive and integrated intervention therapy in the elderly population. The primary aim of present review study was to analyse the existing available resources and evidence concerning the effects of cognitive therapy and integrated intervention therapy in geriatric individuals.
The Decline of COVID-19 Pandemic- A Journey from Fear to Freedom: A Retrospective Study from Northwest Punjab, India
Authors: Kaur Maninder , Singh Kanwardeep , Sidhu Shailpreet Kaur , Singh Jagroop , Nagpal Neelu , Kaur Amandeep , Kaur Ratneev
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Globally, Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic era is on the decline, and now, after three years, much lower rates of mortality and morbidity are witnessed. The emergence of new variants and subvariants like Omicron is leading into a transition phase where one would only see sporadic surges. After the 3rd wave, Punjab also experienced such surges, prompting this retrospective study to observe the trend of COVID-19 and emerging variants in the Northwest region of Punjab, India. Aim: To assess the prevalence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection during the past year and to analyse demographic variables like age and gender distribution of positive cases of SARS-CoV-2. Materials and Methods: The present study was a retrospective study, with study period of one year from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023, all samples (n=3,04,273) from suspected SARS-CoV-2 patients received at the Virology Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab, India, were included in the study. The results of RealTime Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) were analysed to determine the prevalence in that region, and basic demographic variables of SARS-CoV-2 cases were compared. Additionally, 100 random positive samples were sent for whole-genome sequencing to study the prevalent variants and subvariants in this region. The results were analysed to study the prevalence of COVID-19 cases in the region. Demographic parameters like age group distribution and sex distribution were calculated. To study the dynamics of transmission during the one-year study period, an epidemiological curve was plotted over the period of 12 months. Results: Out of the total 3,04,273 samples, 2,102 samples (0.69%) tested positive for the COVID-19 virus by RT-PCR. The study showed more prevalence of infection among young adults, with 853 (40.6%) cases in the age group of 21-40 years, followed by 614 (29.2%) cases in the 41-60 years age group. Of the total positive cases, 1153 (54.85%) were males, compared to 949 (45.15%) were females. The maximum number of positive cases was reported during the months of July 2022 to September 2022, totaling 1,273 cases. Whole-genome sequencing results showed predominance of the Omicron variant, with 44 (49.44%) strains belonging to the XBB lineage of Omicron. Conclusion: There was a definite reduction in the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 cases during the study period and that Omicron and its subvariants, like XBB lineages, are prevalent in this part of India as well. Despite the decrease in the number and severity of COVID-19 cases, maintaining vigilance and monitoring sporadic cases using tools like Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) can help in tracking major pandemics in the future.
Cost-Efficient Deployment Strategies: A Comparative Analysis of Feature Flagging Services and Blue/Green Deployments
Authors: Kumarasamy Somasundaram
Published: April 2024

Aims: This study provides a detailed comparison of two leading feature flagging services, LaunchDarkly and ConfigCat, and also examines the cost-efficiency and operational implications of using Blue/Green deployment strategies. It seeks to aid stakeholders in understanding the trade-offs and benefits of each approach to make informed decisions based on project-specific needs, budget constraints, and developmental objectives.
Study Design:  The study employs a comparative analysis framework, focusing on features, usability, scalability, architectural design, and the financial impacts of adopting feature flagging services versus Blue/Green deployment strategies.
Place and Duration of Study: The analysis was conducted over a period of two years, encompassing a broad range of software development environments and project scenarios to ensure comprehensive coverage and relevance.
Methodology: The methodology employed in this paper includes a detailed examination of LaunchDarkly and ConfigCat's service offerings, an evaluation of Blue/Green deployment strategies, and an analysis of cost-efficiency of each approach. The study synthesizes information from product documentation, user feedback, and performance metrics, alongside interviews with industry experts and case studies from diverse software development projects.
Results: The results highlight the nuanced differences between feature flagging services in terms of scalability, ease of use, and the suitability for various project sizes. LaunchDarkly emerges as optimized for large-scale, complex projects due to its extensive feature set and scalability, while ConfigCat is favored for its simplicity and ease of use in smaller projects. The analysis also uncovers the cost benefits of feature flagging over Blue/Green deployments, emphasizing the savings on infrastructure and operational expenses while offering dynamic feature management capabilities.
Conclusion: The study concludes that the choice between feature flagging services like LaunchDarkly and ConfigCat, and the utilization of Blue/Green deployment strategies, should be guided by specific project requirements, financial constraints, and desired operational efficiency. Feature flagging services provide a cost-effective, flexible solution for dynamic feature management, whereas Blue/Green deployments offer a straightforward, though potentially more resource-intensive, approach to minimizing deployment risks. This comparative analysis aims to assist stakeholders in selecting the most appropriate deployment strategy to meet their development goals efficiently.