bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
População, território e estatísticas públicas
Authors: Silva César Augusto Marques da , Bertho Ana Carolina Soares , Silva Pedro Luís do Nascimento
Published: December 2023

A produção do conhecimento na área de planejamento urbano e regional e demografia no Brasil é diversa, seja do ponto de vista teórico-metodológico, temático ou institucional. O programa de Mestrado e Doutorado em População, Território e Estatísticas Públicas é sediado na Escola Nacional de Ciências Estatísticas, um órgão do IBGE. Baseado nessa vinculação, o programa tem seus objetivos estratégicos definidos tanto pelos desafios científicos da área como do IBGE, fomentando o avanço do conhecimento acerca da produção de estatísticas públicas e das condições de vida da população, especificamente em relação à dinâmica populacional e territorial. Até 2021 o programa já havia formado 388 mestres e 16 doutores, tendo egressos atuando em instituições públicas e privadas, no Brasil e em outros países. Aponta-se como seu principal desafio atual a consolidação do doutorado, o que envolve a ampliação do impacto científico de sua produção e ampliação da atuação dos egressos desse nível.
Palavras-chave: Demografia. Dinâmica Territorial. Produção de Estatísticas Públicas.
trajetória de um Programa de Pós-Graduação da Área de PLURD em uma universidade privada no Nordeste do Brasil
Authors: Souza Laumar Neves de , Spinola Noelio Dantasle , Spinola Carolina de Andrade
Published: December 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é historiar os acontecimentos que marcaram e definiram a trajetória do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento Regional e Urbano (PPDRU) da Universidade Salvador (UNIFACS). Para levar esse propósito adiante, recorreu-se às informações disponibilizadas pela Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), assim como aos documentos internos do Programa que dão conta, entre outras coisas, dos objetivos que, desde o seu início, ele pretendia alcançar na formação de egressos e na sua contribuição acadêmica para os planos estadual e regional. Entre os achados a que se chegou nesse empreendimento investigativo, tornou-se evidente que o PPDRU se constitui em um Programa de Pós-Graduação (PPG) que,  através de sua estruturação curricular, de seus grupos de pesquisa e esforços de inserção social, concentra seus esforços na formação de agentes públicos e privados promotores do desenvolvimento, mobilizando a ciência em apoio concreto e direto à sociedade.
Palavras-chave: Educação. Desenvolvimento. Pós-Graduação. Stricto Sensu. Nordeste.
Quem são e onde estão os doutores em desenvolvimento regional?
Authors: Dill Rodrigo Prante , Brum Argemiro Luis , Allebrandt Sergio Luis
Published: December 2023

Este estudo desenvolve-se dentro de um quadro de contínuo crescimento e consolidação da pós-graduação no Brasil, focado em uma área específica, o Desenvolvimento Regional, e, nela, os seus egressos. O objetivo central foi identificar quem são e onde profissionalmente atuam os doutores em desenvolvimento regional. A pesquisa descritiva com abordagem quantitativa, coletou dados entre 2005 e 2020 nas plataformas Lattes, Sucupira e nos sites dos PPGs stricto sensu de Desenvolvimento Regional. Os resultados mostram que desde a primeira tese defendida em 2005, duzentos e setenta e um doutores foram titulados até o final do ano de 2020. Constatou-se a predominância de pessoas nascidas no Brasil, do gênero masculino, graduados em Administração, Ciências Econômicas e Ciências Contábeis, mestres em Desenvolvimento, Administração e Economia. No que tange à inserção profissional, 74,9% possuem vínculo profissional ativo, 42,4% atuam em entidades públicas e 65,6% em instituições de ensino superior. Em termos de localização geográfica, 61,2% exercem atividades laborais em quatro Estados e 64,1% em duas regiões brasileiras. Concluiu-se que a obtenção do título de doutor possibilitou a inserção dos egressos no mercado de trabalho, principalmente no ensino superior, e verificou-se forte contribuição dos PPGs na formação de docentes pesquisadores.
Palavras-chave: Egressos. Inserção profissional. Ensino superior.
área de Planejamento Urbano e Regional e Demografia no contexto da pós-graduação brasileira
Authors: Silva Christian Luiz da , Shimoda Eduardo , Batista Fábio Barbosa , Carmo Roberto Luiz do , Rocha Junior Weimar Freire da
Published: December 2023

O Sistema Nacional de Pós-graduação (SNPG) cresceu significativamente desde o final da década de 1990. Dentre as diversas áreas que compõe SNPG, uma das que mais se expandiu foi a de Planejamento Urbano e Regional e Demografia (PLURD). O objetivo desse artigo é analisar essa expansão, considerando a expansão do número de programas de pós-graduação, características do corpo docente e dos egressos, dentro do contexto geral da evolução do orçamento da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES). Os dados utilizados são públicos, oriundo da própria Capes, referentes a avaliações anteriores, contendo planilhas com indicadores médios das áreas de avaliação da CAPES. Para dar conta dessa tarefa foi empregado o método descritivo, com a utilização de dados quantitativos do processo de avaliação dos programas de pós-graduação realizado pela CAPES.  Aborda-se com detalhamento o quadriênio 2013-2016. As principais conclusões apontam para o dilema enfrentado pelo SNPG, em termos da continuidade da expansão e da disparidade regional na localização dos programas. O contexto torna-se ainda mais desafiador por conta da queda brusca do orçamento da CAPES especialmente a partir de 2015, que dificulta a consolidação de muitos programas que ainda necessitam de recursos significativos para se estruturarem.
Palavras-chave: Sistema Nacional de Pós-Graduação. CAPES. Planejamento Urbano e Regional e Demografia. Brasil. Desigualdades Regionais.
programa de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento Regional da Universidade do Contestado (PPGDR/UNC)
Authors: Tomporoski Alexandre Assis , Bazzanella Sandro Luiz , Gumbowsky Argos , Marchesan Jairo
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo tem por objetivo apresentar, num primeiro momento, o Programa de Pós-Graduação em Desenvolvimento Regional da Universidade do Contestado (PPGDR/UNC). O mesmo foi criado no ano de 2006, no município de Canoinhas, região do Planalto Norte de Santa Catarina. Após uma década de atuação e a ascensão à nota 4 (quatro) no ciclo avaliativo da CAPES, o Programa obteve a aprovação de seu curso de Doutorado no ano de 2019.  Ao longo de sua trajetória até a atualidade o Programa contribui cientificamente por meio das pesquisas realizadas pelos seus docentes e discentes com diagnósticos em torno das potencialidades e limites do desenvolvimento regional. No âmbito da ação, ou da prática, formou mestres e está formando doutores qualificados para desempenho profissional em âmbito público e privado. Ressalte-se ainda o amplo debate realizado com a administração pública e privada em torno de iniciativas de desenvolvimento. Num segundo momento, o artigo aborda aspectos constitutivos da subárea do desenvolvimento regional no âmbito da área do Planejamento Urbano Regional e Demografia (PLURD). O artigo conclui posicionando desafios ao PPGDR/UNC, bem como a subárea do desenvolvimento regional como forma de intensificar o debate com a comunidade acadêmica.
Palavras-chaves: PPGDR/UNC. Área PLURD. Desenvolvimento regional.
España, Europa y América en la reflexión de María Zambrano
Authors: Trapanese Elena
Published: December 2023

Durante su largo exilio, María Zambrano nunca dejó de reflexionar sobre España, sobre su tradición literaria y de pensamiento, sobre sus sueños y fracasos. Tampoco Europa la abandonó, imponiéndose como tema de reflexión acuciante sobre todo a raíz de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y de la ocupación nazi de Francia. Sin embargo, también América tuvo un papel fundamental en sus escritos y en su vida, influyendo en las reflexiones sobre España y Europa hasta su definitivo regreso al continente europeo en 1953.
Fernando de los Ríos en el exilio: pensar Europa desde América
Authors: Garrido Desdentado Álvaro
Published: December 2023

El presente artículo versa sobre el pensamiento político de Fernando de los Ríos durante el exilio. Nos centramos, pues, en sus escritos posteriores a 1939, pero sin olvidar que son deudores de sus vivencias de los años treinta, de sus viajes a Rusia y América y, por supuesto, de su obra anterior, en la que se sentaron las bases de su filosofía política. No obstante, sostenemos que la experiencia del exilio fue clave para forjar su pensamiento europeísta y democrático.
Computer and Information Literacy in Nursing as a Prerequisite for Financial Sustainability
Authors: Marković Biljana
Published: December 2023

This paper examines information technology and information literacy of employees as one of the more essential prerequisites for creating smart hospitals, which are, on the other hand, a prerequisite for sustainable financial operations. Since nursing is the backbone of every hospital, research is focused on the nursing profession. Namely, if medical personnel do not know the basics of information and communication technology (ICT) and are incapable of recognizing, finding and structuring information into new knowledge and exchanging it with colleagues, an intelligent hospital is impossible, and the business is worse. For this reason, research was conducted to determine the state of computer and information literacy in the nursing field in hospitals in north-western Croatia. It was carried out in 2021, which determined the ratio of administrative work and health care and examined the level of ICT knowledge of nurses and technicians. Analysing the secondary, higher and higher medical school curriculum determined the current situation and required improvements. The research results showed that computer and information literate staff spend less time on administration; they estimate that there is not enough content on computer literacy in the existing curricula. The hospital's operations will also be efficient because the competencies of the nurses will enable better implementation of business processes and a better financial result for the hospital.
Different Chopper Types for Supply Separately Excited DC Motor
Authors: Viorel Alina Cristina , Crăciunaș Gabriela
Published: December 2023

Nowadays saving the planet’s resources plays a very important role in improving our life conditions. The purpose of the paper is to supply the separately excited dc motor by using different chopper circuits. A very sustainable solution is to replace the resistors from classic theory with dc choppers for better efficiency. The armature voltage can be controlled by using IGBT chopper and the PWM signal received from controller is done with a dedicated block created by MATLAB environment. The advantages of developing this technique are that the speed changes proportionally with armature voltage and inversely with field voltage by keeping field and armature voltage constant respectively. The chopper designed with IGBT and Diode modules offers good control at any frequency value and the speed, the armature current and electromagnetic torque of DC motor can be control. In this paper, different choppers had been simulating were working in four quadrants for supply an excited dc motor by using Matlab program.
Implementation of a weather station to monitor agricultural crops
Authors: Udrescu Ionuț Claudiu , Viorel Alina Cristina , Crăciunaș Gabriela , Bogdan Mihai
Published: December 2023

Various studies on local crop monitoring are presented in the literature, however there is insufficient research on low-cost IoT weather stations that can obtain weather information over a long period of time. To overcome the difficulties described above, this paper proposes the development of an IoT weather station for low-cost, sustainable and multi-functional agricultural crop monitoring.

The objective of the work is to develop a local weather observation device for agricultural crops, to set up a server for storing and providing meteorological information and to perform an analysis of the acquired weather data.

The weather station architecture developed and proposed in this project consists of four main blocks: sensor and controller module, power module, local data storage module and data communication module (gateway).
An Overview on Sound Features in Time and Frequency Domain
Authors: Constantinescu Constantin , Brad Remus
Published: December 2023

Sound is the result of mechanical vibrations that set air molecules in motion, causing variations in air pressure that propagate as pressure waves. Represented as waveforms, these visual snapshots of sound reveal some of its characteristics. While waveform analysis offers limited insights, audio features provide a quantitative and structured way to describe sound, enabling data-driven analysis and interpretation. Different audio features capture various aspects of sound, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the audio data. By leveraging audio features, machine learning models can be trained to recognize patterns, classify sounds, or make predictions, enabling the development of intelligent audio systems. Time-domain features, e.g., amplitude envelope, capture events from raw audio waveforms. Frequency domain features, like band energy ratio and spectral centroid, focus on frequency components, providing distinct information. In this paper, we will describe three time-domain and three frequency-domain features that we consider crucial and widely used. We will illustrate the suitability of each feature for specific tasks and draw general conclusions regarding the significance of sound features in the context of machine learning.
Young Women’s Attitude Towards Counterfeiting Cosmetics: An Empirical Study
Authors: Diouani Hela , Bechelaghem Khadidja , Graa Amel
Published: December 2023

The present research aimed to pinpoint the factors shaping attitudes towards counterfeiting and how these attitudes influence the intention to purchase counterfeit products. The work tries also to take a step back from previous research contributions, to develop a model for understanding attitudes towards counterfeit products. To achieve this aim, a quantitative study was undertaken using a questionnaire survey was administered to a sample of 250 women in Algeria. To assess our hypotheses, a structural equation modelling (SEM) was employed. Findings showed that factors such as insensitivity to counterfeiting, economic considerations as well as perceived risk directly impact the attitude towards counterfeiting
Explosion Effects in the Vicinity of the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline on the Environment - Theoretical Analysis
Authors: Bogdan Szturomski , Radosław Kiciński
Published: December 2023

The study analyzes the effects of an underwater explosion recorded in the Baltic Sea on September 26, 2022, with coordinates: 54.675 North and 15.574 East at a depth of 76.2 m. Based on data from the seismic monitoring system, the detonated charges were estimated at 750 kg of TNT. Then, the empirical equations of R. H. Cole and Warren D. Reid were used to calculate water pressure distribution and determine the danger zones for marine technology, ships, people, and sea fauna. The results are presented in graphical and tabular form. Based on the calculations, the explosion impact area was determined at over 6,700 m from the epicenter.
Development of Lead Crystal Glasses Using Ornamental Stone Waste
Authors: De Oliveira Daina Bourguignon Campos , Babisk Michelle Pereira , De Aguiar Mariane Costalonga , Gadioli Mônica Castoldi Borlini , Felipe Ednilson Silva
Published: December 2023

Purpose: The objective of this work was to develop and characterize lead crystal glasses from the use of silicate wastes from ornamental stones.   Theoretical framework: Glass consumption has shown considerable growth for the economy. It is predominantly used for windows and facades in modern buildings, for many practical reasons, including thermal, energy, lighting and aesthetics. The state of Espírito Santo is one of the largest producers and exporters of ornamental stones in the country. This sector is responsible for generating a large amount of waste around the world. This waste is deposited daily in ornamental stone landfills and is rich in oxides that can be used as raw materials in the manufacture of glass. Brazil generates around 2.5 million tons of fine waste per year, with the state of Espírito Santo responsible for 2 million tons.   Method/design/approach: The methodology used was melting/cooling using alumina crucibles. The maximum process temperature was 1500°C with a time of 3 hours. Glass was developed using granite and quartzite residue. After melting/cooling, the glasses were cooled by the inertia of the oven and unmolded for characterization.   Results and conclusion: The results showed that the glasses developed with waste showed characteristics similar to commercial glasses of the same type. X-ray diffractions (XRD) showed complete vitrification of the glasses produced. There is technical feasibility for developing glass using ornamental stone waste.   Research implications: Enable initiatives that aim to develop glass using ornamental stone waste, with the aim of promoting a significant reduction in effects on the environment without compromising the sector's production pace.   Originality/value: Develop lead glass, of the crystal type, and certify its technological feasibility by comparing the results obtained with commercial lead crystal glass.
Issues of environmental cost accounting in crop production at the present stage
Authors: KLYCHOVA Guzaliya S. , GALLYAMOV El'mir A.
Published: December 2023

Subject. This article analyzes the approaches to environmental cost accounting proposed by different researchers.
Objectives. The article aims to systematize and summarize knowledge about the problems and opportunities of accounting for environmental costs at crop production enterprises, as well as develop recommendations for dealing with areas of concern of accounting.
Methods. For the study, we used the methods of observation, synthesis and analysis, the dialectical approach, as well as accounting methods and their elements such as valuation, accounts and double entry, reporting, etc.
Results. Based on the analysis of the possibilities of accounting for environmental costs in the conditions of modern automation, the article formulates the definition of environmental costs, which implies the possibility of influence of force majeure circumstances on the environmental component in the activities of the enterprise. It substantiates and proposes an approach to environmental cost accounting based on the allocation of current and capital expenditure items in financial accounting.
Conclusions. In modern accounting programs, there is no need to use new accounts to summarize environmental costs. The introduction of an additional account leads to the division of costs between accounts, which contradicts the production accounting methodology implemented in accounting programs.
Implementation of the National Security Strategy by analyzing the foreign trade turnover of products of the Russian chemical complex
Authors: SAVINKOV Sergei V. , KISELEV Vladimir M. , FILIN Sergei A.
Published: December 2023

Subject. This article discusses the issues of development of foreign economic relations in the context of international sanctions.
Objectives. The article aims to assess Russia's position in the global market of chemical products.
Methods. For the study, we used the methods of systems, comparative, structural, and logical analyses.
Results. The article systematizes data on exports and imports of chemical products for 2022, and identifies priority areas of cooperation for Russia.
Conclusions. In 2022, the ratio of trade turnover for exports and imports of chemical products, which is favorable for Russia, makes it possible to support the development of the industry. Reducing Russia's dependence on imported technologies and components will contribute to ensuring the country's economic security.
Rural area's infrastructure development: Comprehensive assessment and differentiation in the economic space
Authors: NOVIKOVA Irina I. , POMOTILOV Dmitrii N.
Published: December 2023

Subject. This article discusses the issues of improving the quality of life of the rural population. Objectives. The article aims to analyze the provision of rural areas of the Lipetsk Oblast with social, housing and utilities, trade, and household and road transport infrastructure. Methods. For the study, we used a statistical analysis. Results. Calculations confirm a high degree of differentiation of the districts of the Lipetsk Oblast in terms of the level of infrastructure development in rural areas. The article shows the distribution of districts of the Lipetsk Oblast by group depending on the level of satisfaction of the needs of the rural population in infrastructure facilities. Conclusions. To improve the quality of life in rural areas, it is necessary to apply a differentiated approach to the formation and development of infrastructure, taking into account the peculiarities of the spatial location of facilities and the satisfaction of the population with the quality of social services provided.
Digital urban services in the regional management system: The city of St. Petersburg urban services ecosystem case study
Authors: MINAEV Nikolai N. , LUNG Denis V. , KORABLEV Mikhail A. , FILATOVA Ol'ga G.
Published: December 2023

Subject. This article discusses the issues of cooperation between the authorities and the population, as well as the development of the digital economy.
Objectives. The article aims to assess the impact of digital services on the socio-economic development of a large city and the optimization of management processes at the municipal level.
Methods. For the study, we used the general scientific research methods.
Results. The article finds that the introduction of an ecosystem of urban services in St. Petersburg contributes to an increase in the level of cooperation between citizens and authorities, improving access to information in the city.
Relevance. The results of the study can be used in the process of designing strategies for the development of regional (city) digital platforms.
Pengetahuan orang tua anak usia 0-5 tahun mengenai stunting di wilayah Kelurahan Tomang Jakarta Barat
Authors: Pratama Kevin Heryawan , Rumawas Marcella Erwina
Published: December 2023

Stunting, suatu kondisi gagal tumbuh yang ditandai dengan tinggi badan anak yang lebih pendek dari anak lain seusianya, dapat merupakan akibat dari kekurangan gizi kronis. Berbagai faktor dapat menyebabkan stunting, antara lain pengetahuan orang tua khususnya ibu tentang stunting. Studi deskriptif potong lintang ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengetahuan orang tua anak usia 0-5 tahun tentang stunting di Kelurahan Tomang Jakarta Barat. Sampel studi adalah orang tua dari anak usia 0-5 tahun yang dipilih dengan metode purposive non random sampling, dan bersedia untuk berpartisipasi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner tentang pengetahuan orang tua meliputi definisi dan karakteristik, faktor risiko, dan dampak stunting. Dari 50 responden dalam penelitian ini, 21 (42%) responden memiliki tingkat pengetahuan sedang tentang stunting, dengan rerata (SD) skor yang tertinggi hingga terendah adalah 68,4 (29,4) untuk pengetahuan tentang dampak stunting, 66,5 (29,0) untuk definisi dan karakteristik stunting, dan 61,2 (15,2) untuk faktor risiko stunting. Pengetahuan masyarakat tentang definisi dan karakteristik, faktor risiko dan dampak stunting merupakan aspek penting dalam upaya pencegahan stunting.
Desain primer dan analisis in silico gen glutathione peroxidase-1 pada Rattus norvegicus
Authors: Ramadhanil Syahrul , Putri Frisca Rinaldi , Farma Siska Alicia
Published: December 2023

ABSTRAK
 
Hipoksia merupakan keadaan patologis di dalam tubuh yang disebabkan oleh kurangnya asupan oksigen di dalam sel atau jaringan yang dapat mengancam kelangsungan hidup sel. Hipoksia mengkode protein faktor transkripsi yang disebut dengan hypoxia inducible factor-1 (HIF-1α) yang dapat meningkatkan pembentukan dan pelepasan reactive oxygen species (ROS) dari dalam mitokondria. Pengembangan metode uji deteksi gen yang dapat menurunkan kadar HIF-1α sangat diperlukan. Salah satu metode yang mudah dan cepat dalam mengidentifikasi gen menggunakan Rattus norvegicus ialah metode Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Desain primer dan analisis in silico merupakan langkah awal dalam pengembangan metode deteksi gen. Studi ini bertujuan mendesain primer untuk deteksi gen glutathione peroxidase-1 (Gpx1) pada Rattus norvegicus lalu dianalisis in silico. Sekuens gen Gpx1 Rattus norvegicus (NC_030826) diperoleh dari pangkalan data National Center of Biotechnology Information (NCBI). Primer didesain menggunakan perangkat lunak Geneious Prime. Selanjutnya, beberapa kandidat primer dianalisis spesifisitasnya terhadap gen Gpx1 secara in silico menggunakan perangkat lunak, yaitu Primer‐BLAST. Primer yang spesifik terhadap gen Gpx1 pada Rattus norvegicus berhasil didesain dengan sekuens primer forward 5’‐AAGGCTCACCCGCTCTTTAC‐ 3’; sekuen primer reverse 5’‐TGGAACACCGTCTGGACCTA‐3’.
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia – Chronic Phase (CML-CP) yang didahului dengan Varicella
Authors: Khosasih Andrea Evans
Published: December 2023

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) merupakan penyakit mieloproliferatif. Insiden penyakit CML di seluruh dunia sekitar 0,87 kasus per 100.000 orang dan meningkat menjadi 1,52 kasus pada kelompok usia di atas 70 tahun. Didapatkan peningkatan kasus insiden penyakit CML pada korban yang selamat dari bom atom, namun untuk faktor predisposisi penyakit CML masih belum diketahui. Pembahasan terkait Varicella dapat menyebabkan CML belum pernah ada, sebaliknya pasien dengan kanker termasuk limfoma, leukemia akut, dan yang sedang menjalani stem cell transplantasi (SCT) beresiko tinggi terkena infeksi virus Varicella. Laporan kasus Chronic Myeloid Leukemia - Chronic Phase (CML-CP) ini didahului dengan paparan penyakit varicella. Kebanyakan kasus CML biasanya ditemukan secara tidak sengaja pada saat pemeriksaan darah rutin, namun pada pasien mempunyai riwayat pemeriksaan kesehatan lengkap 4 bulan yang lalu dengan batas nilai normal. Rentang waktu 4 bulan juga tergolong sempit untuk menimbulkan kejadian CML. Penelitian lebih lanjut diperlukan untuk menilai apakah apakah varicella mempunyai etiopatogenetik langsung yang dapat menyebabkan CML.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Mothers attending Primary Healthcare Facilities in South-east Nigeria towards Prevention of Childhood Anaemia
Authors: Daniel Akubueze  , Dr. Johnson John Omale
Published: December 2023

Studies carried out in the past have shown that the incidence and prevalence of childhood anaemia in Enugu, south-east Nigeria, is high despite various intervention programs carried out in the past by the Federal government to reduce the prevalence. A cross-sectional study investigating knowledge, attitude and practices was carried out among the mothers of reproductive age 15-49 attending Abakpa health centre located in Abakpa district, Enugu, South East Nigeria. A total of one hundred and fifty-nine mothers attending Abakpa health centre consented and participated in the study. The sample was selected using the purposive sample method. Participants were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Analysis of the data was done using a statistical package for social science software (SPSS) version 23.0. Analysis of the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants and their children was done, evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practices of the participants towards childhood anaemia was done. They revealed that the majority of the participant had heard about childhood anaemia in the past. However, they still indulged in wrong practices and negligence that can lead to childhood anaemia. The majority of the participants do not practice exclusive breastfeeding, malaria chemoprophylaxis and good hygiene, which is one the major preventive measures for childhood anaemia. The study also revealed there is a positive moderate correlation between knowledge and practice using Pearson (r) correlation at 0.649 and there is no significant level between knowledge and practice at 0.236. Reduction in childhood anaemia can be achieved if proper training and enlightenment programs are organized for mothers, which help to close the knowledge gap that will result in better practices and reduction in the incidence of childhood anaemia in Enugu.
Challenges and Prospects of Fund Generation in Christian Higher Education Administration
Authors: Sunday Akinwale Oloyede
Published: December 2023

The paper discusses the significance of funding in the administration of Christian Higher Education (CHE) institutions, including universities and seminaries. It highlights the challenges faced by these institutions due to their reliance on private funding sources, as they do not receive government support. The challenges include a decrease in the quality and standard of education, changes in the perception of education, disruptions to institutional goals, and issues related to responsibility and control. However, the paper also explores the prospects of fund generation for CHE institutions, emphasizing the need for proactive approaches to address financial challenges. These prospects include achieving institutional goals, effective administration, improving the quality of personnel and infrastructure, and global relevance. The paper recommends that CHE institutions should explore alternative funding sources such as alumni support, endowments, donations, and research grants. It also suggests diversifying financing and engaging in institutional investments and business ventures without losing focus on institutional mission and vision. The paper emphasizes the importance of fostering good working relationships with all stakeholders, both within and outside the institution. In conclusion, the paper underscores the critical role of funding in CHE institutions and provides recommendations for addressing funding challenges and harnessing funding prospects to enhance the quality of Christian higher education.
Dynamic Capability Practice and Competitiveness of Private Universities in Kenya
Authors: Hellen Mwihaki Wambugu  , David Gichuhi
Published: December 2023

The ranking of universities in the world for the last three years has revealed that in Kenya, public universities take up the top five positions in the country. Again, in the past four years, the number of students who qualify for university education has been observed to be less than 20% of the total candidates, the majority of whom are placed in public universities. This implies that private universities have to refocus their people-centric strategies to remain competitive. However, it remains unclear whether such strategies are enhancing the competitiveness of private universities in the Kenyan education sector. The study sought to examine the influence of dynamic capability practice on competitiveness among private universities in Kenya. The research instrument's validity and reliability were evaluated using the results of the pilot study. Cronbach Alpha test confirmed reliability, whereas expert opinion confirmed validity. Pearson's correlation was used in inferential data analysis to determine the relationship between independent and dependent variables. According to Pearson's correlation research, there is a significant correlation (r=.640, p=.000) between the practice of dynamic capability and the competitiveness of private universities in Kenya. The impact of dynamic capability practice on the competitiveness of private universities in Kenya was statistically significant (ẞ=.640, p=.000<.05). The study came to the conclusion that dynamic capability skills had a beneficial influence on the competitiveness of a private institution in Kenya. In order to maintain their competitiveness in the educational market, the study advises private universities in Kenya to increase their investments in the dynamic capabilities of their staff. The study serves as a theoretical framework for future studies done by scholars and researchers in the area, contributes towards enhancing the competitiveness of private universities and informs policy decisions for improved management practices in private universities.
Effect of Operational Alignment on the Organizational Performance of Microfinance Banks in Kenya
Authors: Stephen Karanja Wambui  , Dr. Julius Kahuthia  , Dr. Eunice N Wandiga
Published: December 2023

Microfinance banks play a key role in complementing banks in providing financial services, especially to the poor population that lacks access to commercial banks. The performance of Microfinance banks has been on the decline in Kenya due to slow processing time, lack of new products, low number of customers and lack of staff retention. Microfinance banks offer financial services to a population that cannot get the same services from commercial banks due to the high costs. Microfinance banks in Kenya have been performing poorly in the last few years, occasioned by the closure of some of the branches of the microfinance banks, while some, like Century microfinance banks, have been acquired by other Fintech companies. These microfinance banks need to leverage and reconfigure all the resources they have to achieve and maintain sustainable competitiveness. This study sought to investigate the effect of operational alignment on the performance of Microfinance banks in Kenya. This study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive and explanatory research design to explain the phenomenon under study. Structured closed-ended questionnaires were issued to 181 respondents, with 171 responses. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for analysis and the model tested at 95% confidence levels. The results indicate that operational alignment had an aggregate mean of 4.42 and a standard deviation of 0.65. The inferential analysis indicates that the correlation coefficient value of 0.584 indicates that there is a strong relationship between operational alignment and performance in microfinance banks in Kenya. The adjusted R squared value of 0.338 implies that the operational alignment influences 33.8% of the performance of microfinance banks in Kenya. The study contributes to knowledge by bringing out the need for the configuration of resources in business and information technology as having the most effect on the performance of microfinance banks in Kenya. Information technology infrastructures are costly investments; thus, they need to be well aligned with the business infrastructure and business strategies in place. This contributes to the body of knowledge in terms of highlighting the importance of infrastructures that are well aligned with the business strategies of an organization.
Influence of Working Capital Management on Performance of Commercial Banks in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya
Authors: Faith Musawa  , Dr. Ruthwinnie Munene  , Dr. Peter Simotwo
Published: December 2023

Effective financial management plays an important role in ensuring the financial health of a company and directly affects its profitability. Its primary objective is to consolidate the company's assets and meet current financial obligations to optimize future operating expenses. This particular study focuses on Kenya and aims to examine the role of monetary policy in monetary policy conditions across Trans Nzoia County. The specific objectives of this study were to examine the impact of financial planning on commercial banking activities in the county and to assess the impact of management accounting on banking activities under Nazism. This study draws on entrepreneurship theory and agency theory by using a descriptive research model to analyze real-world relational situations. These researchers collected data through questionnaires using census methods and selected a sample of 115 people using simple random sampling. The content validity of the questionnaire was determined by the researcher. Regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between dependent variables and working capital management. Based on these findings, the study concludes that effective working capital management has a positive impact on the performance of commercial in Trans Nzoia County. In particular, financial planning, invoice management, and inventory management are expected to contribute effectively to the performance of commercial banks in the region. Recommendations from this study include the adoption of a centralized billing system that enables relationship managers to provide better recommendation services by analyzing customer behavior in depth. In addition, this study suggests that bank managers should invest in state-of-the-art information management software that provides real-time analytics. The survey analysis was based on a response rate of 82.6% and the survey instrument demonstrated acceptable reliability. Demographic data showed that the majority of study participants were male, aged 26 to 30 years and older, usually married, with more than three years of banking experience, higher education and in a bank early in their career. The study, conducted in one of Kenya’s 47 counties, acknowledges these shortcomings. Therefore, the researchers recommend a comprehensive study taking into account other factors affecting bank performance. Furthermore, the study showed that the observed variables explain only 46.1% of the factors affecting banking activities in the entire Trans Nzoia County. This suggests that further research is needed to include other variables. In summary, this study highlights the importance of sound financial management for the success of commercial banks in the region and provides an important basis for research in a broader context.
The Effect of Job Satisfaction on Organizational Commitment: A Research
Authors: Gülay Özgedik  , Salih Güney
Published: December 2023

The dynamic structures of the global world, technological, political, and strategic developments and cultural changes have led to new developments in assessing the workforce, which is considered the basic intellectual capital in the business world. Positive approaches and behaviors in the workforce are essential to achieve efficiency and sustainability at both personal and organizational levels by ensuring a competitive advantage under intense market conditions. The goal of all organizations that wish to achieve success is to ensure that employees actively participate in the organizational structure through staff empowerment and increase performance by using initiative to participate in managerial processes. Consequently, in today's world, where competitive conditions are both inconsistent and harsh, more research is conducted on how to use human resources in the most effective and efficient way.

The primary objective of this research is to investigate the impact of job satisfaction on employees by examining its effect on organizational commitment in business life. In this study, resources from national and international portals on organizational behavior, organizational commitment and suggested theories, job satisfaction and factors that affect job satisfaction were investigated. The data obtained as a result of the research showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between job satisfaction and employees' organizational commitment in Istanbul, Turkey.
Customer Satisfaction and Brand Loyalty: Pizza Hut Case Study
Authors: Eguriase Caleb Okobia
Published: December 2023

Customers Satisfaction and brand loyalty are crucial components of corporate success that are sometimes misunderstood but crucial in the marketing industry. Businesses face a real risk of losing market share to more nimble and efficient rivals in today's fiercely competitive business environment, where client loyalty can fluctuate due to various circumstances. To counter this trend, it is imperative for organizations to prioritize not only customer satisfaction but also the cultivation of a substantial level of brand loyalty. Using Pizza Hut Southeast London as a case study, this research examines the critical connection between consumer happiness and brand loyalty within the fast-food industry in the United Kingdom. This strategic focus is essential to long-term sustainability and profitability, as highlighted by Chen and Popovich in 2003. The concepts of customer satisfaction and brand loyalty gained prominence in the 1990s, catalyzed by intense rivalry among global brands. Subsequently, numerous researchers and market studies have sought the elusive formula and strategies that businesses should adopt to ensure both customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. This study aspires to contribute to the collective knowledge in this field by critically analyzing and uncovering the intricate relationship between customer satisfaction and brand loyalty within selected Pizza Hut outlets in Southeast London, UK.
The Causal Relationship between Institutional Quality and Local Economic Growth: Cases of Research in the North of Vietnam
Authors: Le Thu Ha  , Zhang Jian Hua
Published: December 2023

The relationship between institutional quality and economic growth has long received the attention of economic researchers. Grasping this relationship is very important for the development of policies by the development goals of the national level in general and at the local level in particular in Vietnam. In this study, the authors find a causal relationship between institutional quality and local economic growth in the Northern provinces of Vietnam. By the Granger non-causality method in panel data, which was developed by Joudis et al. (2021), we provide an analysis of the positive two-dimensional causal relationship between institutional quality and local economic growth in North Vietnam in the period of 2011-2020.
Asymmetric Analysis of Macroeconomic and Financial Determinants of Deposit Money Banks Performance in Nigeria
Authors: John O. Aiyedogbon  , Jonathan Oniore  , Clement Ikuba Alegu
Published: December 2023

The performance of the banking industry is influenced by the economic, social, and political context in which it functions. The significant impact of the macroeconomic and financial environment on the performance of DMBs in Nigeria is apparent. The asymmetrical analysis of macroeconomic and financial factors influencing the performance of DMBs in Nigeria was investigated in this study. The researchers decided to use an ex-post-facto design. The data used in this study were obtained from the CBN annual statistics bulletin and the NBS. The NARDL methodology was used to conduct data analysis. The individual is referred to as Phillip-Peron. Unit root tests have shown a varied level of integration, although co-integration. The use of bounds testing methodology has provided evidence supporting the presence of a long-term association between the independent and dependent variables. The results indicate that the gross domestic product and all share index of the capital market have a favorable impact on DMBs in Nigeria. Conversely, inflation, monetary policy rate, and private sector credit have a negative influence on DMBs in Nigeria. The study recommended, among others, that the Federal Government should be committed to implementing economic policies aimed at accelerating rapid economic growth for the enhanced performance of DMBs in Nigeria, and the CBN should be more dynamic and strategic with the monetary policy rate (MPR) to ensure an efficient interest rate charged by DMBs.
Significance of Linguistic Politeness Strategies Employed in Teacher-Student Question-and-Answer Sessions in Schools within Magadi Township, Kenya
Authors: Everlyne Onkwani
Published: December 2023

Linguistic politeness is an aspect that has been used in classroom interaction, although little knowledge is available on politeness expressions during question-and-answer sessions. Therefore, in this paper, the researcher investigates linguistic politeness during question-and-answer sessions to add knowledge to the existing literature on linguistic politeness during question-and-answer sessions. This study aimed to find out the strategies of politeness used by teachers during question and answer sessions in the classroom and the respective payoffs. The target population consists of six primary and secondary school teachers in a classroom engaging learners through oral questions. The study employs a descriptive design and techniques such as questionnaires, interviews and participant observation to collect authentic data. The data are analysed by coding and categorizing the politeness strategies used by the teacher. Data are explained using the principles of Brown and Levinson's Politeness Theory (1987). The findings indicate that teachers used positive politeness, negative politeness and bald-on-record strategies to facilitate the learning process during question-and-answer interactions in the classroom. Further data indicate that the choice of a politeness strategy was influenced by the rank, power and social status of the teacher.
La perspectiva ética y jurídica de la Inteligencia Artificial en México
Authors: Corona Nakamura Luis Antonio , González Madrigal Joseline Adriana
Published: December 2023

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the field of law in Mexico and poses a series of significant ethical challenges. These challenges stem from the ability to analyze large amounts of data, make autonomous decisions, and perform tasks that were previously performed by humans. The importance of the ethical aspects of use in the field of Law lies in guaranteeing justice, equity and transparency in the legal system. Establishing ethical limits of artificial intelligence for legal research in Mexico is essential because it guarantees a fair, impartial and reliable investigation. These ethical limits help to avoid bias, protect privacy, promote transparency, maintain responsibility and human dignity in the research process. Emphasizing respect for ethics and human rights, encourage participation, establish a legal framework and adequate regulations, as well as carry out continuous evaluation. By addressing these aspects, the potential of artificial intelligence can be harnessed to improve the legal environment in Mexico.
Assesment of the risk of degazation of the Black Sea: type of limnological disaster on lake Nyos reconsidered
Authors: Degterev Andrey Kharitonovich
Published: December 2023

The possibility of a repetition of the limnological catastrophe in the Black Sea is considered. It is shown that, in contrast to the volcanic lakes of Africa Nyos and Manun, where limnological catastrophes occurred in the 1980s, the concentration of dissolved gases in deep waters is significantly less than the saturation value. This eliminates the mechanism of so called “eruption” of carbon dioxide such as gas lift. However, on a smaller scale, significant methane releases are possible during strong eruptions of underwater mud volcanoes. The mechanism for the release of carbon dioxide from the lake into the atmosphere is so similar to a volcanic eruption that mathematical models developed for ordinary volcanoes are used to describe it. In both cases, the rise of erupted masses occurs due to an increase in the buoyancy of the gas-liquid mixture, which carries with it particles of the environment. The formation and growth of gas bubbles at intermediate depths occurs provided that the total partial pressure of all gases inside the bubble exceeds the hydrostatic pressure at a given depth. The article shows that the concentration of dissolved methane in the Black Sea is much less than the saturation level. Due to the relatively low solubility of methane in water, methane bubbles are able to overcome a significant depth range. And as additional components of the gas mixture, together with methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide can thus enter the atmosphere. It was concluded that as the water temperature in the Black Sea increases due to climate change, the reserves of methane gas hydrate at the bottom of the sea will begin to decompose, which will also be accompanied by jet gas release. At the same time, methane can escape to the surface from depths of no more than 900 m.