bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A moral-based curriculum to improve civilization and human resource development in Bangladesh
Authors: Mahmudulhassan  , Waston Waston , Nirwana Andri , Amini Soleh , Sholeh Muhammad Muhtar Arifin , Muthoifin Muthoifin
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the necessity of creating an ethical curriculum based on Islamic ideas in Bangladesh’s educational system. Bangladesh proffers a distinctive backdrop for incorporating Islamic principles into its educational framework as a nation with a varied cultural and religious background. Qualitative methodologies were used to analyze this investigation. It covered a difference of research papers, books, and articles to inspect the social, cultural, and educational elements of implementing a curriculum, primarily contributing to the discussion of ethical education in Islamic culture. This study investigates the challenges and opportunities this effort gives, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity, cultural sensitivity, and a balanced approach to education. The study showed that teaching of ethical education in schools is not having a satisfactory effect on the students and this is because the curriculum of the book on ethical education is concise. The analysis of the impact of Islamic education on ethical education is compressed.
Empirical analysis of decision recommendation models for various processes from a pragmatic perspective
Authors: Gonnade Priyanka , Ridhorkarb Sonali
Published: May 2024

Decision recommendation models allow researchers and process designers to identify and implement high-efficiency processes in ambiguous situations. These models perform multipara metric analysis on the given process sets to recommend high-quality decisions that assist in improving process-based efficiency levels. A wide variety of models have been proposed by researchers for the implementation of such recommenders, and each of them varies in terms of their functional nuances, applicative advantages, internal operating characteristics, contextual limitations, and deployment-specific future scopes. Thus, it is difficult for researchers and process designers to identify optimal models for functionality-specific use. Therefore, they tend to validate multiple process models, which increase deployment time, cost and complexity levels. To overcome this ambiguity, a detailed survey of different decision process recommendation models is discussed in this text. Fuzzy logic, analytical hierarchical processing (AHP), the technique for order performance by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), and their variants are highly useful for the recommendation of efficient decisions. Based on this survey, readers will be able to identify recently proposed decision recommendation models and functionality-specific models for their deployments. To further assist in the model selection process, this paper compares the reviewed models in terms of their computational complexity, recommendation efficiency, delay needed for recommendation, scalability and contextual accuracy. Based on this comparison, readers will be able to identify performance-specific models for their deployments. This paper also evaluates a novel decision recommendation rank metric (DRRM), which combines these parameters, to identify models that can optimally perform w.r.t. multiple process metrics. Referring to this parameter comparison, readers will be able to identify optimal recommendation models for enhancing the performance of their decision recommendations under real-time scenarios.
The dynamics of research in customer retention: A bibliometric analysis
Authors: Digdowiseiso Kumba , Dwitama Aditya , Marsudi  , Sugiyanto Eko , Saputra Jumadil
Published: May 2024

Customer retention is crucial for businesses because it ensures the ongoing operation of a company's activities. Hence, companies must adopt suitable and inventive tactics to maintain customer retention. This study employed bibliometric analysis spanning the past decade to identify factors associated with customer retention that can be observed through data visualization networks, overlays, and density maps. The study involved analyzing a compilation of pertinent journals and scientific publications using the software tools Publish or Perish and VOSviewer. A total of 200 research articles were acquired from Google Scholar and subjected to analysis using the Publish or Perish tool. During the period from 2013 to 2023, there was a variable pattern observed in CR, as evidenced by fluctuations in both the quantity of research articles published and the number of citations received. The network visualization results indicate a strong correlation between customer retention and factors such as customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, and customer relationships. The overlays' results for price, product, and cost exhibit the darkest colors, specifically purple. Conversely, keywords such as strategy, experience, and corporate image are represented by lighter colors, notably yellow. At that time, the colors that stood out the most were associated with density analysis, such as customer retention and customer satisfaction. In contrast, keywords such as competition, effort, price, challenge, success, and brand appeared less prominent.
How well do decision support systems help decision makers? An examination of adopting lean manufacturing processes
Authors: Shafee Nur Ain Qistina Muhammad , Mohamad Effendi , Rahman Mohamad Soufhwee Abd , Zaidi Muhammad Khairul Hamizan Mohamad , Ito Teruaki , Oktavianty Oke
Published: May 2024

Choice is crucial for industrial enterprises as their success or failure may depend on it. Consequently, emerging technologies, especially Industry 4.0 (I4.0) are making precision decisions and enabling enriching collaborations with the industry’s computer-assisted decision support systems (DSSs). However, the arrival of Industry 4.0 poses challenges to this emerging application in terms of data variations and interconnectivity. A thorough search across Scopus, Web of Science, and Emerald Science databases yielded 2023 relevant documents. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), the top 250 academic documents were meticulously filtered and analysed in this study. The analysis resulted in the classification of the four main purposes of a DSS as data evaluation, optimisation, scheduling, and selection. The research also investigated the impact of DSSs on the performance of lean manufacturing (LM). Next, this research discussed the controversies with regard to the confidence, prejudice, and discrimination of users, discipline-based DSS application bias, as well as criticisms and suggestions for the future development of DSS, especially in the manufacturing industry. It is believed that, based on its novel findings, this work will pave the way for future research in the same field.
Cryptocurrency and financial crimes: A bibliometric analysis and future research agenda
Authors: Saha Sabuj , Hasan Ahmed Rizvan , Mahmud Alvi , Ahmed Nujhat , Parvin Nahida , Karmakar Hemal
Published: May 2024

The use of cryptocurrency for financial crimes has increased in recent years because of its decentralized and anonymous nature. This study extracted scholarly articles from the Scopus database and adopted bibliographic and content analysis to review financial fraud research in cryptocurrency. In addition, this study discussed the top ten cryptocurrency scams, potential reasons for falling into those traps, and associated theories to explore scammers’ behavior and outlined comprehensive future research guidelines for a safer financial world. Since 2018, the publication trend of revealing cryptocurrency frauds has gained momentum, and research on this topic has increased significantly in the last two years. The USA is the most significant contributor to cryptocurrency scam research. We found that both developed and developing countries are fairly concerned about combatting crypto fraudsters even though there are no regulated guidelines across the countries. The research potential has shifted from malware, bitcoin, and blockchain to fintech-based crimes such as money laundering, pump-and-dump schemes, and phishing. We observed that ICO fraud, money laundering, Ponzi schemes, phishing, darknet market transactions, ransomware, and pumps and dumps are some of the predominant crimes in crypto and that investor overconfidence, speculative expectations, low barriers to entry, decentralization, and anonymity are the primary reasons for crimes in cryptocurrency. This study suggests studying the socioeconomic impacts of cryptocurrencies, the necessity for standardized global regulation, and the integration of interdisciplinary research. Future research should emphasize exploring the innovation cycle in cryptocurrency assets, understanding cybercrime dynamics, guarding against crypto market manipulation, and developing automated scam prevention.
Exploring the impact of social networking usage on attachment styles and mental health: A study among college students in Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Huong Thi , Vu Truong Vuong , Nguyen Vu Hoang Anh , Hua Thuy Doan , Tran-Chi Vinh-Long
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to explore how attachment styles, fear of missing out symptoms, social networking usage, social connectedness, and time spent on social networking relate to each other. This study involved 310 randomly selected college students in Vietnam between March and April 2023. Participants completed an online questionnaire, providing demographic information and responses from three scales: The Fear of Missing Out Scale (FOMOs), Experiences in Close Relationships - Revised - General Short Form (ECR-R-GRF), The Social Connectedness Scale, and The Social Networking Time Use Scale (SONTUS). The research sought to examine how attachment style, fear of missing out, social networking time use, social connection, and time spent on social networking interact. The study found that (a) fear of missing out significantly and positively influences attachment styles, (b) time spent on social networking sites positively impacts attachment style, and (c) social networking time use affects attachment style by serving as a mediator through fear of missing out. Additionally, the time individuals spend on social networking platforms influences the relationship between fear of missing out and attachment styles. This study contributes to the understanding of how social network usage affects mental health, clarifies social network attachment demand theory, and offers guidance for families, schools, and psychological organizations to promote social integration and well-being among students.
The impact of lifelong learning and investments in employee development on employee productivity and performance
Authors: Mustafa Besim , Lleshi Samir
Published: May 2024

This abstract highlights the significant positive influence of lifelong learning on both individual employee performance and broader organizational effectiveness. In today's dynamic and ever-evolving work environment, the concept of lifelong learning stands as a cornerstone for individual and organizational growth. This study investigates the profound impact of lifelong learning initiatives on employee performance within various professional settings. The findings underscore the pivotal role of lifelong learning in fostering a culture of adaptability, skill enrichment, and heightened problem-solving capabilities among employees. As employees engage in continuous education, upskilling, and professional development, a direct and positive effect on individual performance is observed. The acquisition of new competencies and knowledge positively influences productivity, innovation, and overall job proficiency. Moreover, the study revealed that a commitment to lifelong learning not only contributes to improved individual performance but also impacts organizational outcomes. Organizations that encourage a culture of continuous learning see higher levels of employee engagement, lower turnover rates, and greater levels of innovation and flexibility. A learning-centric workplace such as this leads to improved organizational performance and a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The abstract closes by arguing for the incorporation of lifelong learning initiatives into organizational strategy, emphasizing their role in improving employee performance and cultivating a resilient and adaptive workforce capable of managing the changing needs of the modern workplace.
Illuminating rural tourism: A bibliometric approach
Authors: Saravanan R. , Rajan C. R. Sundara
Published: May 2024

During the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, rural tourism in developed nations provided an exhilarating and pioneering field to delve into, whether one was a scholarly researcher or a visitor immersing oneself in the countryside environment. This type of tourism emerged as a novel and distinctive option, challenging the traditional and, in some cases, rapidly expanding beach and coastal resorts that dominated the tourism industry after the Second World War. Rural tourism was not a completely new occurrence in advanced countries during that period. It had already been set up, for example, in many distinguished and charming areas throughout Europe and North America since the end of the 19th century. The research examines the responses to the growth and transformation of rural tourism by analyzing articles published in Scopus, specifically exploring the subject categories and geographic distribution of these publications. By identifying patterns and making predictions based on these articles, this study aims to classify and investigate key research advancements and divisions in rural tourism. Additionally, it explores the research gaps in this field and synthesizes the findings to establish a solid framework for future investigations. The study also delves into the marketing research aspect of rural tourism and rural locations, highlighting the value of rural tourism journals for businesses and examining the emerging research trends and future opportunities in tourism organizations, as well as critical indicators for business performance. Finally, the article suggests that the capability framework can be utilized to identify new avenues for marketing research in the area.
The role of Zhuang stringed instruments in the Zhuang autonomous region of Guangxi, China: A cultural analysis
Authors: Guangguo Wang , Chuangprakhon Sayam , Liu Shutong , Jian Shuying , Santaveesuk Piyapun
Published: May 2024

This study explores the function and role of musical stringed instruments among the Zhuang ethnic group in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Through ethnographic fieldwork, participant observation, interviews, and content analysis of cultural artifacts, the study investigates the multifaceted significance of these instruments within Zhuang culture. Findings reveal that Zhuang stringed instruments play integral roles in entertainment, emotional expression, relaxation, community performances, cultural exchange, stage arts, and folk rituals. The Maguhu is a prominent instrument, particularly in solo performances and Zhuangju accompaniment, reflecting its unique timbre and cultural importance. Through their diverse functions, these instruments serve as vital conduits for preserving Zhuang heritage, fostering community cohesion, and facilitating cultural communication. Understanding the nuanced roles of Zhuang stringed instruments enriches our appreciation of Zhuang culture and underscores their significance in cultural identity and heritage preservation.
The financial hardships of single mothers: A review of two decades
Authors: Dharani M. K. , Balamurugan J.
Published: May 2024

Globally, the proportion of single-parent households is increasing, with women comprising the majority. Economic uncertainty has a particularly negative impact on the livelihood of single mothers. As a result, the purpose of this paper is to determine how economic difficulties affect single mothers and the coping strategies they use. The literature review process involved the retrieval of scholastic articles from a variety of databases and publications, including Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The systematic search, which focuses specifically on single mothers in English and the fields of sociology and psychology, examines articles published in scholarly journals over the past two decades, from 2004 to 2023, and the reviews are derived from these articles. There is a correlation between the poverty of single mothers and a greater incidence of depressive symptoms, and the rate of psychological stress is significantly greater for single mothers than for mothers with partners due to financial crises. However, religion plays a crucial role in enhancing social functioning. Hence, it is critical to adopt a comprehensive strategy that incorporates modifications to policies, backing from the community, and a transformation of societal viewpoints.
A Bibliometric investigation of leadership and technology integration in education: Trends and insights over three decades
Authors: Yu Kejia , Ismail Aziah
Published: May 2024

In the context of Education 4.0 highlights the incorporation of digital technology into education. Effective leadership is crucial in guiding schools toward productive and long-term use of technology. Advanced information and communication technology has transformed the educational environment and encouraged researchers to develop leadership and technology integration in education. The purpose of this study is to provide an adequate overview of the academic environment by undertaking a thorough bibliometric analysis of leadership and technology integration in education. The findings of this research show the distribution of each type of publication and identify the core journals of the topic. This research also identified the United States and Malaysia as leading in contributions to the research topic. The citation trend, though not always aligning with publication peaks, underscores the importance of assessing both quantity and quality. Keyword analysis emphasizes the evolving focus on "digital leadership," reflecting current issues like COVID-19 and digital transformation’s impact on education. Keyword co-occurrence network analysis revealed clusters refer to the challenges of technology integration, roles of leadership, educational reform, organizational culture, administrative duties, crisis adaptation, and ethical digital behavior. The strategic diagram helps scholars understand changing trends in leadership and technology integration in education.
Abortion provisions for rape victims: A comparative study of 6 Asian Countries
Authors: Lestari Ahdiana Yuni , Ansari  , Jenie Siti Ismijati , Supriyatiningsih
Published: May 2024

Abortion in cases of rape has sparked a lengthy debate among societies and governments around the world because it involves religious, ethical, cultural, and legal considerations. Some consider it a woman's right and protection for victims, while others think the fetus also has a right to life. This research aims to specifically examine abortion provisions for rape victims in six countries in Asia. The method used in this research is normative legal research with a case study approach in 6 (six) countries in Asia. The findings of this research show that each country has different regulations regarding abortion. The rules regarding abortion in Indonesia are now regulated in the Criminal Code and the 2023 Health Law. Then, in Malaysia, abortion is regulated in the Penal Code of Malaysia (Kanun Success), the abortion rules in Singapore are held in the Termination of Pregnancy Act chapter 324 (Termination Act Pregnancy), the Philippines is regulated in the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines, Japan is regulated in the Japan Penal Code and South Korea is held in 2017Hun-Ba127 (Const. Ct., 11 Apr. 2019).
Old Han Kou of China: Collective memory and space for nostalgia in the context of contemporary society
Authors: Tan Chao , Ke Yihan , Pankaew Nuttira
Published: May 2024

This study explores the urban space and historical development changes in Old Han Kou within the context of modernization, focusing on the collective memory and spatial transformations of old buildings in Old Han Kou from the late Qing Dynasty colonial period to the modernization era of New China. Furthermore, it delves into the nostalgic space consumption related to the collective memory of Old Han Kou. This research primarily employs qualitative research methods, utilizing literature analysis, questionnaire surveys, and in-depth interviews to collect extensive data and conduct systematic induction, analysis, and inference. The study's findings reveal that Old Han Kou is not merely a physical space but also carries profound historical, cultural, and emotional values. It holds irreplaceable significance for nostalgic spaces and collective memory. It serves as a bridge connecting the past for contemporary individuals while also providing valuable resources for the sustainable development of communities and society. Experiencing nostalgic spaces through consumption offers a new perspective for gaining a deeper understanding of the historical, cultural, and spatial values of Old Han Kou. Moreover, it provides robust theoretical support for future preservation and inheritance efforts.
The effect of technological pedagogy knowledge and technological content knowledge on TPACK of primary prospective teachers
Authors: Masfuah Siti , Fakhriyah Fina , Hilyana F. Shoufika , Kiong Tee Tze
Published: May 2024

Technological Pedagogy Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a skill that 21st-century teachers must possess. This study measured the influence of the Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK) and Technological Content Knowledge (TCK) toward the TPACK of 150 primary prospective teachers at Universitas Muria Kudus on the innovation courses in science learning. The quantitative survey research applied some instruments, such as test instruments, project observation sheets, and performance. The researchers analyzed the data with a multiple regression. Based on data analysis, the results show that the multiple regression model of Y = 1.752 + 0.452X1 + 0.524X2. TPK and TCK have an effect of 98.3% on student TPACK with 45.2% of TPK ability influencing TPACK ability and 52.4% of TCK ability influencing TPACK ability. Based on these results, the researchers concluded that TCK significantly and highly influenced TPK. The results recommend lecturers to better prepare the students with TCK than TPK abilities.
Influence of environmental factors on habitat of Jasminum subtriplinerve in Central Vietnam
Authors: Tan Nguyen Duy Ngoc , Lam Nguyen Ho , Duc Tran Minh , Loi Nguyen Van , Thanh Pham , Duc Ngo Tung , Tai Dinh Tien , Thanh Nguyen Ngoc
Published: May 2024

Jasminum subtriplinerve, a rare and valuable medicinal plant, is facing the problem of habitat loss. This study was conducted to determine the influences of environmental factors on the distribution and identify habitat suitability areas for this species in Central Vietnam. Based on the 19 bioclimatic, 10 soil properties, 3 topographic variables and 86 observed locations, we used Correlation Analysis processing, follow by the Maximum entropy (MaxEnt) algorithm was applied to predict the spatial potential distribution of J. subtriplinerve. Using the MaxEnt model for analyzing the J. subtriplinerve distribution showed a good performance (AUC testing = 0.821 and AUC training = 0.887). The most influential factors on J. subtriplinerve distribution were Altitude (49.2%), Mean diurnal range (10.6%), Isothermality (6.9%), Bulk density (5.2%), Normalized difference vegetation index (4.7%) and Proportion of sand particles (4.6%). In addition, the model showed that very high and high potential habitat areas of J. subtriplinerve occupied 3.17% (658.88 km2) and 8.95% (1,858.56 km2) of the studied site, distributed in the midland and low mountainous areas, the most suitable Altitude ranged from 8.1 to 138.7 m. Meanwhile, 15.17%, 18.10% and 54.60% of the studied site were nominated as moderate (3,148.93 km2) low (3,758.10 km2), and very low (11,334.17 km2) potential habitat areas, respectively. This study comprehensively evaluated factors affecting habitat suitability, therefore, these results provide an understanding of the bioecological distribution of J. subtriplinerve guiding the identification of optimal areas for cultivation and conservation.
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy according to biopsychosocial model: A descriptive cross-sectional correlational study
Authors: Sevinçelli Selin , Ozdemir Leyla
Published: May 2024

The present study aimed to assess the biological health, perceived well-being and social well-being of cancer patients with CIPN within the scope of the biopsychosocial model. This study was conducted in oncology clinics and outpatient clinics of a research hospital. The sample comprised 109 patients who met the following inclusion criteria: age ≥ 18 years, completed at least three cycles of taxane and platinum chemotherapy treatment, showed peripheral neuropathy symptoms, could communicate in Turkish and provided consent to participate in the study. For data collection, Patient Information Form, Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy Scale (EQRTC QLQ CIPN20), Perceived Well-being Scale and Social Well-being Scale were used. The EQRTC QLQ CIPN20 score was higher in those with high school and higher education than in those with primary school education and below. Perceived well-being was higher with the increase in age, in males, patients receiving only chemotherapy but no immunotherapy, patients without additional stressors, unemployed patients, patients receiving care support from their spouses at home and patients living with their spouses. The social well-being level was higher in those with higher age and number of treatments, those without stem cell transplantation, those without additional stressors, those with primary school education and below and those living alone.
Bio-inspired unpowered ankle exoskeleton and its correlation to pelvic list
Authors: Veerabahu S. T. M. , Snekhalatha U.
Published: May 2024

The goal of this paper is to design and test an unmotorized ankle exoskeleton inspired by chimpanzees. The desired result is pronounced pelvic list movement more akin to that of a chimpanzee, increasing hip muscle activation. We believe that the combined stiffness of the ankle and midfoot could play a major role in regulating pelvic stiffness. An adjustable system using lead screws is used in the design of the unpowered ankle exoskeleton. Analysis is performed on the videos of the individuals walking with three different stiffness variations: normal, minimal, and maximum. Pelvic list movement and box plots with an IQR of 8.43, a range of 16.25, and a standard deviation of 4.75 suggested approximately 49.4% variation from usual walking without a device. We found evidence for our hypothesis that the chimpanzee-inspired design combining stiffness of the ankle and midfoot would influence the pelvic spine.
The effect of differentiation strategy on the organisational performance of companies in the agri-food industry: The mediating role of interactive use of management control system
Authors: Razzouki Mustapha , Azdod Mohamed , Lhassan Imad Ait , Bouayad Mounssef , Babounia Aziz
Published: May 2024

The aim of this paper is to explore the effect of differentiation strategy on the organizational performance of Moroccan industrial companies by analyzing the role of the interactive use of management control systems as a mediator. To achieve this goal, a questionnaire survey was conducted with 180 industrial companies to collect data, which were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS SEM) version 4. The results of the study demonstrate a significant relationship between differentiation strategy and organizational performance. Furthermore, the study provides evidence that supports the idea that the interactive use of management control systems plays a mediating role in the relationship between differentiation strategy and performance. These findings underscore the importance for managers to enhance their efforts in making the interactive use of management control systems a key value-generating element.
Rainfall prediction around Sathanur dam by Naive Bayes classifier, logistic regression models and various classification and regression machine learning techniques
Authors: Singarasubramanian Surianarayanan , Anbumani Menaga , Kaniyaiah Kannan
Published: May 2024

Agriculture is the major backbone of Indian economy. India depends mainly on natural rainfall for agriculture. Hence, predicting rainfall becomes very important which could help farmers to take right decision related to agricultural activities. However, at the same time, it is a challenging problem for the meteorological department to accurately predict the rainfall. The present work uses machine learning approach to investigate the prediction of rainfall around Sathanur Dam in Tamil Nadu, India. The rainfall prediction around the Sathanur Dam is carried out using the dam data for the year 2012. The current work considers the four important features namely, Water Level, In-Flow, Out-flow and storage of the dam and their effects in predicting the rainfall. This is accomplished by applying various machine learning classifiers including CART, LDA, CART, KNN, SVM, Naive Bayes, Logistic Regression and Random Forest method. Out of all the classifiers, the CART model gives the highest prediction accuracy which is 86.11%.
A comprehensive framework for strategic knowledge management in civil service organisations of Mauritius
Authors: Ramchurn Rakesh , Saadon Mohd Saiful Izwaan , Anuar Herman Shah , Yaziz Mohd Fathi Abu , Rahaman Wan Mohd Al Faizee Wan Ab
Published: May 2024

The acquisition and utilisation of knowledge possessed by employees within an organisation, particularly in the context of the Civil Service, can be a crucial asset in achieving the organization's continuous business goals and objectives.   This study investigates the methods and implementation of Knowledge Management (KM) in the public service Organisations of Mauritius. The objective is to identify the attributes that contribute to the effectiveness of knowledge management (KM) and address significant obstacles in the KM process.  The objective of this study is to increase awareness of Knowledge Management (KM) as a feasible option for enhancing the efficiency of civil service organisations.  The study results imply that knowledge management in civil service organisations is still in its nascent phase, indicating a significant need for advancement in the whole knowledge management process. This study examines the present condition of knowledge management in the civil service organisations of Mauritius.  The study primarily aimed to collect empirical data on the subjective impressions, attitudes, and perspectives of the respondents or interviewers regarding the investigated issues. The study use interpretive methodology rather than positive approaches. Nevertheless, this research solely concentrates on the 25 governmental ministries of the Republic of Mauritius. The proposed framework is anticipated to be easily implemented in para-statal entities and government-owned firms, necessitating only minimal adjustments. The objective of this project is to build an empirical basis for the creation of a knowledge management system tailored to the needs of Civil Service Organisations. This study focuses on analysing the mechanisms of Knowledge Management (KM) and their impact on productivity and efficiency in Mauritian Civil Service Organisations.
Building biological indicators for soil quality assessment in Dong Thap Muoi (Mekong Delta Vietnam): An application of the expert Delphi
Authors: Nguyen An Thinh , Nguyen Hung Cuong , Nguyen Quang Dung , Ngo Huy Kien , Ha Dinh Van , Hoang Thi Hang , Do Ngoc Bao Nhi , Nguyen Le Hai Anh , Vu Anh Tu , Pham Thu Hien , Do Thi Dung , Hoang Cong Menh , Phung Ngoc Truong
Published: May 2024

Assessing soil quality promotes sustainable agricultural practices, especially in areas where agriculture is vital to the economy. This paper focuses on building biological indicators to assess soil quality and to promote sustainable agricultural practices in the Dong Thap Muoi region of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. A panel of 17 experts with extensive experience in soil biology and agricultural sciences is gathered to help identify these indicators and to create a reliable framework using the Expert Delphi Method, a consensus-building approach. After a test round and two official rounds of the Delphi process, three main dimensions (biological organisms, biological quality, and relational indicators) and a total of 24 specific indicators are identified. The research finding highlights the importance of biological indicators in evaluating soil health and how they can help improve legal frameworks. These indicators are key for making decisions about land management, policy development, resource distribution, and environmental protection in selected area. Additionally, the need for further research to develop experimental models and practical solutions is indicated, ultimately advancing sustainable agricultural practices particularly in Dong Thap Muoi and more broadly in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.
Development of an inquiry-based virtual laboratory to facilitate biology practicum for high school students
Authors: Setyowati Astin Putri , Gunarhadi  , Musadad Akhmad Arif
Published: May 2024

The urgent need for a virtual lab as a solution to the challenges in implementing biology practicums in high schools is becoming increasingly important with the advancement of technology. In the context of biology learning in high schools, virtual labs offer innovation to overcome obstacles in practicum implementation. This research aims to explore the problems faced by students in biology practicums and seek possible solutions. The main objective is to identify problems and potential solutions in biology practicums for high school students, as well as to assess the feasibility of an inquiry-based virtual laboratory product design to facilitate biology practicums for high school students. The research method used is the Research and Development (R&D) approach, adopting the Borg, Gall & Gall model. The results show that a number of high school teachers face challenges in teaching biology practicums due to the limited practical laboratory facilities in schools. Therefore, through the development of a virtual laboratory product that involves practical activities and considers the issues experienced by students, it is hoped that students will acquire practical skills and conceptual understanding in biology, especially in the coordination system material. The implications of this research are that the development of this virtual laboratory can be a suitable learning resource for practical activities related to the coordination system material in biology learning. The conclusion of this research is that the development of an inquiry-based virtual laboratory is an innovative step that meets the needs of biology learning.
Climate change and agriculture in a mining context of Odisha, India
Authors: Das Shusrisangeeta , Jena Damodar , Mishra Priyanka , Daoun Abdulkarem , H.S. Ganesha , Pradhan Tulishree , Patra Pramod Kumar
Published: May 2024

The paper investigates the changing agricultural patterns of crops in the state of Odisha, especially in the Sundargarh district over 15 years. It addresses the question, of how climate change affects agriculture particularly the cropping patterns in the mining context of Odisha, India. The changes in cropping patterns directly impact the livelihoods of the population, who depend on agriculture. The study covered the major crops in the district from 2004-05 to the 2018-19 seasons by utilizing secondary data and intersecting it with primary data gathered from farmers in the district. The data was analyzed using descriptive methodology and primary data was collected through the Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) tool in the Hemgiri Block of the Sundargarh district. The results revealed several factors that directly contributed to changes in cropping patterns, including climate change, government projects, mining activities, and market dynamics. A decline in paddy crop area was observed with a shift toward the cultivation of pulses, oilseeds, and fruits such as mango and cashew. Overall, these findings indicate a significant change in agricultural preferences and a shift among farmers toward high-value economic crops.
The effectiveness of using mobile applications for studying in non-language specialties at higher education institutions
Authors: Melnychuk Olha , Ardelian Olena , Pinchuk Iryna , Kuzminska Yuliia , Tovtyn Yana
Published: May 2024

Using mobile apps for learning professionally oriented English is highly topical and widely recognized as an effective and convenient method for language acquisition. Mobile apps provide a range of benefits that contribute to their popularity among undergraduates. The key reasons why using mobile apps for learning English is considered topical: accessibility, convenience, interactive and engaging content, personalized learning, variety of learning materials, social and community features, progress tracking. So, the aim of the paper is to study the effectiveness of mobile applications for learning professional English during the study at higher education institutions in Ukraine. Instruments of data collection used were analysis of scientific sources, questionnaires, interviews, and focused group discussion. The results of questionnaires and interviews prove the need to use mobile apps for developing the level of English by students of higher education institutions. Searching the problem provide the opportunities to determine the most used mobile apps for studying English and describe their advantages in the process of learning English in non-linguistic specialties. The process of learning English at higher education establishments aimed at using mobile apps proved the effectiveness of such process because of increasing English level of Ukrainian higher education students.
Advancing Ukrainian education in times of military conflict
Authors: Kaplia Oleksandr , Ribtsun Yulia , Barbashova Iryna , Chobaniuk Mariia , Ptashchenko Olena
Published: May 2024

The deepening of the conflict in Ukraine and the imposition of martial law have had a devastating impact on the country’s social environment as well as its economic infrastructure. The education sector is one of the most war-affected areas in Ukraine, which currently faces new challenges that should be studied in order to explore the existing experience of anti-crisis management of educational institutions and search for ways to optimize the situation. The purpose of the academic paper is to distinguish the features of education in Ukraine in the context of military operations in Ukraine, and to characterize the main aspects that should be taken into account when organizing educational activities during the period of military invasion. In the course of the present research, induction, deduction, analysis, synthesis of information, system-structural, comparative, logical and linguistic methods, abstraction, and idealization were used to study and process data. At the same time, the analytical and bibliographic method was applied to study the scientific literature on developing the educational system during military incursion. By the way, the research authors also conducted a questionnaire in online mode to practically clarify the most significant issues related to the research topic. Based on the research results, the main and most important theoretical characteristics of the educational process during the war were established. Along with this, the viewpoints of scientists and educators on key aspects of the outlined issue were investigated.
Dental tourism in Albania (A study that explores the factors that attract foreign tourists to benefit from dental services in Albania)
Authors: Kotollaku Mimoza
Published: May 2024

Tourism is an important and influential sector for the economy, creating multiple uses and benefits. Dental tourism as part of tourism as a whole has seen an increase all over the world. People are traveling from their countries to get dental treatment at a much lower cost and in a much shorter time than in their own countries. Even in Albania, dental tourism has had an increasing number of foreigners looking for dental clinics for their oral health.This study explores the factors that attract foreign (Italian) tourists to benefit from dental services in Albania. For data collection, 100 questionnaires addressed to dental tourists (Italian) are used, in the form of an interview as a structured conversation, where the dental assistant asks questions and the dental tourist gives answers, during the period January-September 2023. Through the descriptive analysis, we obtained an overview of the characteristics of the sample under study according to the data of the structured questionnaire, respectively: The first part (sociodemographic characteristics), the second part (dental factors), (price, quality, promotion, of dental services), (opinions on tourism in Albania). One of the main strengths of this study is the focus on dental tourism, which has not been studied very much in Albania.The study will have a modest impact on those responsible for the development of the tourism industry by making them aware of the factors that motivate foreigners to travel to Albania. In conclusion, Albania is now a favorite destination for many tourists who can get the necessary dental care while also creating unforgettable memories.
Tourists’ satisfaction on cultural heritage tourism quality: An empirical study Hanoi, Vietnam
Authors: Huyen Le Thi Thanh , Van Luu Huu , Vinh Nguyen The , Tri Chu Trong
Published: May 2024

Based on the additional Functioning Tourism System (FTS) model of Gunn (Gunn, 1988; Gunn & Var, 2002; Herrin, 2015; Huyen, 2020), the concepts of service quality and tourist satisfaction, this study proposes a model to assess tourists’ satisfaction on service quality at the cultural heritage tourist destinations. The research model includes the following factors: Cuisine service, Entertainment service, Accommodation service, Transportation service, Cultural heritage knowledge service and Heritage characteristics. The study used a quantitative research method with a sample of 400 responses from domestic and international tourists. The research results show that the overall level of tourists’ satisfaction about the tourist destination as well as the quality of cultural heritage tourism services in the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam heritage site is good. The most satisfied tourists are the nature and characteristics of the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, followed by the cuisine service factor at this heritage site, then the cultural heritage knowledge service about the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, accommodation service and entertainment service and finally transportation service.
Implications of the unresolved segment in Noel Besi-Citrana, land borders of Indonesia-Timor Leste, for territorial resilience
Authors: Susilo Hendri , Rijanta R. , Zubaidi Ahmad
Published: May 2024

A state border constitutes proof of state sovereignty and, accordingly, is considered imperative as it affirms sovereignty boundaries and represents the international interest of a country. A border is an important and strategic area. It is strategic because, geographically speaking, a border area is blessed with natural resource potencies and market chances by virtue of its adjacency to neighboring countries. It is important in that it is in relation to the aspects of state sovereignty, defense and security, nationalism, society, economy, and culture. The research is aimed at analyzing the implications of the unresolved segment in Noel Besi-Citrana, land borders of Indonesia-Timor Leste, for territorial resilience. A qualitative method with a case study approach was used. Results demonstrated that the unresolved segment in Noel Besi-Citrana, land border areas of Indonesia-Timor Leste, attenuated border area resilience.
A study on factors affecting job satisfaction in the IT industry
Authors: Mohan Panangati Madana , Vasumathi A.
Published: May 2024

Although there are several definitions of job satisfaction or employee satisfaction, we may generally define them as a person's level of contentment with their job. Because they leave the company less frequently and stay longer, content employees help the business grow. Additionally, a positive work atmosphere attracts talent and boosts productivity by encouraging job satisfaction. The information technology (IT) industry has gained traction on the global scale and has taken centre stage in both our society and the world as a whole. The booming Indian economy has contributed to the ability of the IT industry to remain competitive in the international market. This study aimed to evaluate the degree of job satisfaction among IT professionals and identify the factors affecting that satisfaction. To highlight the factors affecting positive job satisfaction among IT industry employees, we included variables such as rewards and recognition, working conditions, fairness, job security, relationships with coworkers and employee satisfaction. After the data were cleaned, 100 responses were collected. The data were analysed using SPSS statistical software, and the findings showed that the job satisfaction of IT employees is strongly correlated with a number of factors connected to the workplace.
A research grounded in examining the use of knowledge management technologies in civil service organisations in Mauritius
Authors: Ramchurn Rakesh , Saadon Mohd Saiful Izwaan , Anuar Heman Shah , Omar Roshartini , Hussin Kasmaruddin Che
Published: May 2024

Knowledge management focuses on an organisation's capacity to adjust, persist, and compete in a dynamic and evolving environment. Knowledge management can be understood as the distinctive attributes of knowledge that provide a corporation with a competitive advantage. Furthermore, knowledge management (KM) is seen as a characteristic of an organisation that enables communication both within the organisation and with external parties. It enhances the effectiveness of the supply chain and leads to significant returns on investment, cost savings, and unique marketing efficiencies. Nevertheless, Trinidad's economy, despite its expertise and understanding, encounters numerous problems. The effectiveness of public service organisations may be contingent upon organisational learning when viewed from this perspective. Inconsistent implementation of knowledge management might result in its adoption for various purposes, catering to diverse goals and stakeholders. This study investigates the present condition of knowledge management (KM) inside the Mauritius public service organisation to determine the crucial aspects that impact organisational learning.