bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Instructional design and course delivery as meta-ensemble: Improvisatory responses to COVID constraints in tertiary music ensemble assessments.
Authors: Yeo Narelle , Fuller Brad , Kenway Simon
Published: March 2023

This research considers the synchronous creation of a faculty meta-ensemble emergent in the pivot to online music ensembles in 2021. The unit of study outline for Music Ensemble Performance mandates live ensembles in a Kolb-inspired experiential learning model, seemingly impossible to achieve in a pandemic. Eric Ries advocates for necessary change in strategy, where required, without a change in vision. This was also mandated by the published unit of study outline, which limited change possibilities. In this auto-ethnographic case study, faculty created their own co-teaching meta-ensemble to model collaborative musical behaviours. Keller and Appel (2010) note the importance of live embodiment of collaborative music making for sound synchronicity through shared gestures. It was initially unclear how this could be achieved through exclusive online learning. A necessary course pivot during the pandemic showed 1. Ensemble music making is a unique complex adaptive culture, also possible to create in an online environment; and 2. Faculty can model behaviours and structures that are able to mirror ensemble course outcomes. Instructional designers can also embody the courses they teach. This has implications for other teaching and learning contexts.
The Perceived Impact of Faculty-in-Residence Programs on Faculty Development
Authors: Arabit Luis , Lira Leonard , Johnston Jennifer , Anastasovitou Lina , Ma-Kellams Christine , Hambrook Kyle , Tiwana Ravneet , Tsau Theodore
Published: March 2023

Faculty-in-Residence (FIR) programs, where students interact with faculty outside of the classroom, have shown positive effects on student success. However, most research does not look at FIR programs from a holistic perspective that examines the impact on faculty. This study investigates the perceived impact on faculty participating in FIR programs. The results add to current literature that faculty-student interactions outside of the classroom are significant for students and faculty, specifically faculty perceptions of performance in teaching and service. The results also indicate positive perceptions by faculty in research performance due to participation in the FIR program. This finding is surprising given previous research, which shows faculty who participate in FIR programs feel disadvantaged in terms of their research agenda. Furthermore, the investigation uncovers how the organizational design of the institution implementing the FIR program impacts the perceptions of program purpose and efficacy.
Understanding the commencing student mindset to better support student success: A typology of first-year students’ motivation, preparedness and perceived support
Authors: Midford Sarah , James Sara , Kanjere Anastasia
Published: March 2023

This article presents a typology of student mindset on commencing their studies at university. Using the results of a sample of over 400 first-year humanities students enrolled in a generalist degree at a mid-tier metropolitan university, we performed a cluster analysis informed by self-reported student motivation, preparedness and perceived support. Four types were generated: the ‘Coasters,’ the ‘Reluctants,’ the ‘Passionates’ and the ‘Fight or Flights.’ The types generated exhibit a statistically significant correlation with final grade achieved. The predictive power of the generated types indicates that this form of typology is an appropriate conceptual model for understanding student success in the first-year context. As participation in higher education widens, scholarship has triggered a rethinking of the factors that determine student engagement and success across increasingly diverse cohorts. Our analysis shows that student mindset on commencing university, in conjunction with other factors including socio-economic circumstances and course preference, has significant impact on student success.
Identificación de competencias blandas para fortalecer el currículo de las carreras Administración de Empresas y Marketing y Publicidad
Authors: Gaitán Nicolás María del Socorro , Pérez de Francia Millié
Published: March 2023

El reto fundamental que tienen las instituciones de Educación Superior (IES) consiste en desarrollar competencias blandas de manera integral, para lograr el éxito profesional en los egresados de las carreras de Administración de Empresas y Marketing y Publicidad. Las transformaciones en las organizaciones demandan una formación de empleados con las habilidades siguientes: pensamiento crítico y analítico, trabajo en equipo, empatía, toma de decisiones para brindar soluciones. El objetivo de este estudio ha sido identificar las competencias blandas de mayor demanda en las carreras de Administración de Empresas y Marketing y Publicidad. Para su realización se administró un cuestionario a diferentes empresas cuyos resultados fueron analizados considerando los niveles de medición de las variables, la hipótesis planteada, mediante pruebas estadísticas, con el fin de visualizar su generalización. Asimismo, el diseño de la investigación fue llevada a cabo con un corte transversal, ya que no se manipularon las variables de estudio. Los resultados indican que no existe diferencia significativa entre el nivel de competencias blandas requerido por las empresas y el nivel demostrado por los egresados. Con estos se espera concientizar a las autoridades de las IES, para cambiar y evolucionar de la manera tradicional a un nuevo rol, donde la formación de competencias sea más activa y dinámica, y que permita a los egresados desempeñarse en su trabajo de una manera exitosa en las organizaciones.
Editorial
Authors: Fernandes Martim
Published: March 2023

Editorial
Exploring the Impact of Using Instagram to Develop Saudi EFL Learners' Vocabulary
Authors: Alotaibi Maha Saad
Published: March 2023

The current paper aims to investigate the impact of using Instagram to develop vocabulary among Saudi EFL learners. With a descriptive research design, this paper filled a gap in the literature by examining the role of Instagram in building vocabulary among Saudi EFL learners. Therefore, quantitative and qualitative methods were employed. To collect data, the researcher used an online questionnaire and two different types of interviews. The online questionnaire included both closed-ended and open-ended questions, involving 217 Saudi EFL learners. Regarding the interviews, structured interviews were carried out with six Saudi EFL learners to collect detailed information. Additionally, to acquire more information, semi-structured interviews involved four English tutors on Instagram. As a result, the findings revealed that Instagram plays a key role in developing EFL learners' English vocabulary and can be used as a tool to expand their vocabulary. The findings of this study add to prior research in related fields and serve as a resource for researchers studying English language instruction and acquisition as well as EFL learners.
METODE PENDIDIKAN PERSPEKTIF TAFSIR TARBAWI
Authors: Suyati Suyati , Ali Ismun , Radinal Willy , Arrohmatan Arrohmatan
Published: March 2023

Penelitian ini berusaha untuk mengkaji ayat-ayat Al Quran yang berhubungan dengan metode pendidikan, kajian ini semacam ini disebut juga Tafsir Tarbawi. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah saat ini masih banyak pendidik yang belum menyadari bahwa Al Quran juga menkaji tentang masalah pendidikan, sehingga mereka lebih condong mengambil referensi dari buku-buku yang sebenarnya tidak ada kaitannya dengan ke-Islaman, untuk itu kami menyusun jurnal yang mengkaji metode, pendidikan dari sudut pandang kajian Tafsir Tarbawi. Melalui jurnal ini peneliti merumuskan beberapa permasalahan, di antaranya pengertian dari Tafsir Tarbawi, pengertian metode pendidikan, dan metode pendidikan kajian Tafsir tarbawi. Penelitian ini berjenis kualitatif  deskriptif, dengan pendekatan pendalaman teori (Grounded Theory), dengan teknik kajian pustaka (Library Research) lalu menganalisa isinya (Content analisis). Hasil penelitian ini adalah Tafsir Tarbawi merupakan upaya menyikap dan menjelaskan makna-makna Al-Quran secara tematik tentang pendidikan. Metode pendidikan dalam Alquran pada hakikatnya banyak sekali namun paling tidak ada delapan di antaranya diskusi, metode tanya jawab, metode ceramah, metode demontrasi, metode eksperimen, metode keteladanan, metode amtsal, metode targhib wa tarhib, dan metode tikror. Metode-metode pendidikan secara secara intrinsik tertera dalam Al Quran, seperti Metode Diskusi terdapat pada Al Quran Surat An-Nahl ayat 125, metode Tanya Jawab dalam Surat Assoffat ayat 100-109, Metode Ceramah dalam surat Yunus ayat 23, Metode demonstrasi dalam surat Al Kahfi 66-82, Metode Eksperimen Surah Arrohman ayat 33, metode Keteladanan dalam surat Al-Ahzab ayat 21, Metode Amtsal Al Baqarah ayat 17, metode Targhib wa Tarhib Albayyinah ayat 6-8, dan metode tikror dalam surat Al Fatihah ayat 6-7.
Implementation Of Distributed Database Library Data Management At Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas
Authors: Ndruru Irwansyah
Published: March 2023

Perpustakaan adalah bagian dari sumber belajar yang perlu dimiliki oleh setiap sekolah atau perguruan tinggi. Karena mahasiswa dapat dengan mudah memilih informasi atau ilmu pengetahuan melalui perpustakaan. Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas merupakan salah satu perguruan tinggi swasta yang perpustakaan nya dalam pengolahan data masih mengggunakan sistem manual. Dengan adanya perkembangan teknologi membuat manusia berfikir untuk dapat bekerja lebih efektif dan efisien. Perubahan bentuk pengolahan data perpustakaan yang manual ke pengolahan data yang berbasis komputer menjadi solusi untuk mengatasi keterlambatan informasi dan kesulitan pengelolaan data koleksi buku – buku yang ada. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mempermudah dalam pengelolaan data buku, data anggota, data peminjam perpustakaan sehingga pekerjaan menjadi lebih efektif dan efisien.
A Perspective on the Critical Design Criteria for Anode-free Li Metal Batteries
Authors: Yuan Shouyi , Wang Yonggang
Published: March 2023

Batteries with Li metal anode have attracted worldwide attention from both academic and industrial communities. Unfortunately, severe Li dendrite growth accompanied with active Li loss hamper their practical application. Although various strategies have been claimed to address the issue of Li dendrite, the active Li loss remains a challenge. Without excessive metallic Li in the anode, the anode-free Li metal batteries configuration promises an ultrahigh energy density over 500 Wh kg-1. During the past several years, significant advances on the cycle stability of anode-free Li metal batteries have been achieved by various strategies. In this perspective, we initially revisit the critical parameters for anode-free Li metal batteries, and then summarize recent strategies for developing anode-free Li metal batteries by dividing the strategies into three categories including developing Li-rich cathode materials, optimizing the electrolytes and designing structured Li-free anode. Finally, we provide the future guidelines for developing anode-free Li metal batteries.
Mediation Effect of Environment and Infrastructure on English Language Learning in the Saudi Students: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach
Authors: Alkhanani Badriah
Published: March 2023

The study aims to determine the mediation effect (total, direct, and indirect effect) of the environment and infrastructure on the English language learning (ELL) of students in higher education in Saudi Arabia. A self-administered web-based structured questionnaire was employed for the collection. A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used to form the foundation of the research study. A test re-test and an inter-rater test were performed to check the inter-class correlation coefficient between the responses of two-time intervals and two experts. The pilot survey was conducted with a small sample of students. Cronbach's alpha and the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) values were utilized in order to examine the reliability and validity of the results. In addition to this, the discriminant validity of the Average Variance Extracted (AVE) and Composite Reliability (CR) measures was examined.The sample size of the study was 407, and a random sampling was used during the study. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique was used for mediation analysis for the evaluation of total, direct, and indirect effects. The study's findings concluded that the English language infrastructure (INF) has a greater mediating impact on the learning of the English language (ELL) than that of the environment for the English language (ENR). The SPSS-AMOS 23.0 program was used for all types of statistical calculations. Despite the above meaningful findings, the current study suffered from poor real-time data collection from the Saudi students. This study paves the way for moderation or group analysis between the environment, infrastructure, and English language learning among higher education students in Saudi Arabia.
Seedling Vigor of Fuji Apple (Malus Domestica Var. Fuji) on Different Soil Media
Authors: Ozarraga Louell M , Migullas Ronnie Joy
Published: March 2023

The fuji apple seedling is one of the varieties of an apple that can withstand tropical conditions. In the Philippines, no apple production despite of high consumption and demand. This study aimed to determine the seedling vigor of fuji apple on different soil pot mixes under polyhouse conditions. The study was conducted at the Plant Science Area, College of Agriculture, Mindanao State University Main Campus, Marawi City for 1 month and 17 days duration. The treatments were: Garden soil + sand (GS) a ratio of 1:1 (control); Bokashi (BK) a fermented organic matter; Cocopeat + garden soil + sand (CPGS) a ratio of 1:1:1; Vermicast + garden soil + sand (VCGS) a ratio of 1:1:1; and Rice hull + vermicast + garden soil + sand (RVGS) a ratio of 1:1:1:1. The experiment was laid out using Randomized Complete Block Design with four replicates. Depending on these results, it can be suggested that treatment CPGS could be used to fuji apple seedlings in a pot under polyhouse conditions. The treatment BK showed the lowest result on all parameters. However, it is recommended to conduct a further study on the bokashi by adding soil to assess the effect on the growth and development of fuji apple seedling.
The Role of Hemogram-derived Ratios in COVID-19 Severity Stratification in a Primary Healthcare Facility
Authors: Segalo Sabina , Kiseljakovic Emina , Papic Emsel , Joguncic Anes , Pasic Aleksandra , Sahinagic Mubera , Lepara Orhan , Sporisevic Lutvo
Published: March 2023

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause a wide clinical spectrum, ranging from asymptomatic to severe disease with a high mortality rate. In view of the current pandemic and the increasing influx of patients into healthcare facilities, there is a need to identify simple and reliable tools for stratifying patients. Objective: Study aimed to analyze whether hemogram-derived ratios (HDRs) can be used to identify patients with a risk of developing a severe clinical form and admission to hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional and observational study included 500 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19. Data on clinical features and laboratory parameters were collected from medical records and 13 HDRs were calculated and analyzed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were included in the analysis. Results: Of the 500 patients, 43.8% had a severe form of the disease. Lymphocytopenia, monocytopenia, higher C-reactive protein (CRP), and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) were found in severe patients (p < 0.05). Significantly higher neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), derived NLR (dNLR), neutrophil-to-platelet ratio (NPR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte-to-platelet ratio (NLPR) and CRP-to-lymphocyte ratio (CRP/Ly) values were found in severe patients (p < 0.001). In addition, they have statistically significant prognostic potential (p < 0.001). The area under the curve (AUC) for CRP/Ly, dNLR, NLPR, NLR, and NPR were 0.693, 0.619, 0.619, 0.616, and 0.603, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity were 65.7% and 65.6% for CRP/Ly, 51.6% and 70.8 for dNLR, 61.6% and 57.3% for NLPR, 40.6% and 80.4% for NLR, and 48.8% and 69.1% for NPR. Conclusion: The results of the study suggest that NLR, dNLR, CRP/Ly, NPR, and NLPR can be considered as potentially useful markers for stratifying patients with a severe form of the disease. HDRs derived from routine blood tests results should be included in common laboratory practice since they are readily available, easy to calculate, and inexpensive.
Correlation of Lund-Mackay Score on Computed Tomography Scan and Nasoendoscopic Score in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Authors: Sudiro Melati , Kuntara Atta , Waldi Debby
Published: March 2023

Bckground: The diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is confirmed by subjectively assessing a patient’s complaints and objectively by a computed tomography scan (CT scan) and nasoendoscopic examination. The Lund Mackay (LM) score on paranasal sinus CT scans and the Modified Lund Kennedy (MLK) nasoendoscopic score have more advantages than other scores. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between the LM score on paranasal sinus CT scans and the nasoendoscopic MLK score in patients with CRS at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung. Methods: This is a cross-sectional analytical observational study conducted on 70 adult CRS patients with nasoendoscopy and paranasal sinus CT scans at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung. The Lund Mackay score and nasoendoscopic MLK score were collected, and the data were analyzed using Spearman’s correlation Results: In this study, 51.4% were males and 48.6% were females, and most subjects were without polyps (72.9%). This study found a strong positive correlation in subjects with polyps (Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient 0.7) in LM score with nasoendoscopic MLK score and a very small correlation in subjects without polyps Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between Lund Mackay score on paranasal sinus CT scan and nasoendoscopic Modified Lund Kennedy score in CRS patients with polyps in Dr. Hasan Sadikin Bandung General Hospital.
XÂY DỰNG KHUNG CẤU TRÚC NĂNG LỰC THỰC NGHIỆM VẬT LÍ TỔNG QUÁT
Authors: Đức Lê Anh
Published: March 2023

Năng lực thực nghiệm là năng lực đặc thù của môn vật lí và các môn khoa học tự nhiên khác. Trong bài báo này, chúng tôi trình bày tổng quan các nghiên cứu về cấu trúc năng lực thực nghiệm trên thế giới và ở Việt Nam. Sau đó, dựa trên hai cơ sở chính là các khung cấu trúc năng lực thực nghiệm nói trên và các giai đoạn của quá trình thực hiện một hoạt động thực nghiệm, chúng tôi bổ sung thêm, làm rõ các hoạt động chính của thành tố thiết kế phương án thí nghiệm. Các chỉ số hành vi của thành tố thiết kế phương án thí nghiệm cần phải được bổ sung trong trường hợp tiến hành thí nghiệm mới mà không có thiết bị thí nghiệm có sẵn. Thực nghiệm sư phạm đã được tiến hành để khẳng định tính đúng đắn của cấu trúc của chúng tôi.
ĐỘ TIN CẬY CỦA THANG ĐO ĐA DIỆN VỀ SỰ HÀI LÒNG CUỘC SỐNG PHIÊN BẢN VIỆT NAM DÀNH CHO TRẺ VỊ THÀNH NIÊN (MSLSS-VN)
Authors: TRANG HUỲNH MAI , Đào Mai Hồng , Toàn Lê Thị
Published: March 2023

Bài viết giới thiệu kết quả nghiên cứu thích nghi thang đo đa chiều về sự hài lòng trong cuộc sống phiên bản Việt Nam dành cho vị thành niên (MSLSS-VN). Nghiên cứu được thực hiện trên 787 học sinh lớp 6 đến lớp 12 đang theo học tại một số trường trung học cơ sở và trung học phổ thông tại Tp HCM và một số tỉnh thành phía nam. Các bằng chứng về độ tin cậy của MSLSS-VN đã được xác lập thông qua hệ số Alpha của Cronbach, hệ số tương quan biến – tổng và hệ số tương quan giữa hai lần đo. Kết quả ghi nhận là MSLSS-VN với 38 câu theo 5 chiều kích đo lường (Gia đình, Bạn bè, Bản thân, Trường học và Môi trường sống) là phù hợp cho trẻ vị thành niên Việt Nam.
MIỀN NGUỒN XÂY DỰNG CỦA CÁC ẨN DỤ Ý NIỆM TRONG DIỄN NGÔN CHÍNH TRỊ TIẾNG VIỆT VÀ TIẾNG ANH MĨ
Authors: Hồng Nguyễn Xuân
Published: March 2023

Khảo sát 39 diễn ngôn chính trị tiếng Việt (DNCTTV) và 83 diễn ngôn chính trị tiếng Anh Mĩ (DNCTTAM), bài báo làm rõ thêm hướng nghiên cứu về ẩn dụ ý niệm (ADYN) trong diễn ngôn chính trị (DNCT) của hai ngôn ngữ thông qua khái quát việc triển khai ý niệm trong DNCTTV và DNCTTAM dựa vào miền nguồn XÂY DỰNG, đồng thời tiến hành so sánh các biểu thức ADYN phổ biến trong DNCT của hai ngôn ngữ dựa vào miền nguồn này để làm rõ các đặc trưng của miền nguồn XÂY DỰNG và việc lựa chọn miền nguồn này để phóng chiếu lên nhiều miền đích khác nhau. Kết quả cho thấy, trong miền nguồn XÂY DỰNG, cách ánh xạ lên miền đích liên quan đến chủ đề chính trị trong DNCTTV và DNCTTAM là khá giống nhau. Tuy vậy, một số ẩn dụ độc nhất với cả miền nguồn và miền đích độc nhất chỉ có trong một ngôn ngữ và nền văn hóa nào đó.
MODERN METHODS FOR FORECASTING CASH FLOWS
Authors: Foziljonov Ibrokhimjon Sotvoldikhoja ugli
Published: March 2023

This article describes the scientific and theoretical basis for forecasting discounted cash flows of Joint-Stock Companies. In this case, the theories of existing foreign Economist scientists on the forecasting of discounted cash flows were analyzed and the views of scientific schools were studied. Based on the results of the study, a procedure for forecasting discounted cash flows of Joint-Stock Companies has been developed.
SANOAT KORXONALARI VA BIZNES FAOLIYATIDA INTEGRATSION AXBOROT TIZIMLARI
Authors: F.M.Mulaydinov
Published: March 2023

Ushbu maqolada axborot tizimlari tushunchasi, sanoat korxonalari  va biznes sohasida axborot tizimlarini joriy etilish sabablari va bosqichlari haqida soha olimlarining fikrlari keltirib o‘tilgan. Tadqiqot ishida axborot tizimlarini rivojlantirishning yettita bosqichi va har bir bosqichning o‘ziga xos xususiyatlari yoritib berildi. Tadbirkorlik faoliyatini Internet tarmog‘ida amalga oshirilayotgan modellari haqida ham so‘ngi ma’lumotlar keltirib o‘tildi. Shuningdek, intergatsion axborot tizimiga ta’rif, integratsion jarayonlarning  turlari, axborot tizimlarini integratsiya qilishda yuzaga kelishi mumkin bo‘lgan muammolar va tizimlar integratsiyasi afzalliklari haqida asosli ma’lumotlar keltirib o‘tildi.
O‘ZBEKISTONDA ISLOMIY MOLIYA TIZIMINI QO‘LLASH ISTIQBOLLARI
Authors: Oybek Ahmadjonov
Published: March 2023

Ushbu maqola ishi Islomiy kreditlardan foydalanishning jahon tajribalarini o‘rganib, ularning amaliyotida qo‘llanilayotgan kredit turlarini aniqlash va yoritishdan iborat. Hozirgi zamonda bank tizimini takomillashtirishda “qarz beruvchi-qarzdor” munosabatlariga emas, balki “sotuvchi-xaridor” yoki “Hamkorlik” munosabatlariga asoslangan islom bank tizimining kredit mahsulotlaridan namuna olish dunyo iqtisodiyoti oldida turgan muammolarni yechishda yordam berishi mumkin.

Bunda islom banklari tomonidan taqdim etilayotgan kredit turlarini nazariy va amaliy jihatlarini yoritib berish, shuningdek uning jahon amaliyotida sinovdan o‘tgan kredit turlarini o‘rganish hamda ularni mamalakatimiz tijorat banklarida joriy qilish va shakllantirish yuzasidan ilmiy takliflar ishlab chiqish maqsad qilingan.
AKMEOLOGIK YONDASHUV ASOSIDA O‘QITUVCHILARNING KASBIY MAHORATINI RIVOJLANTIRISH
Authors: Berdibekova Feruza Abdumannob qizi
Published: March 2023

Ushbu maqolada shaxsning kasb-hunarni egallashda yuksak cho‘qqiga erishishi bilan  bog‘liq masalalani o‘rganish, akmeologik  yondashuv asosida bo‘lajak o‘qituvchilarning kasbiy mahoratini rivojlantirish va muammolarni hal qilishga tayyorlashning pedagogik tizimi asoslab berilgan.
MAKTABGACHA KATTA YOSHDAGI TARBIYALANUVCHILARDA BILISHGA QIZIQISHNI RIVOJLANTIRISH TEXNOLOGIYASI
Authors: Baqoyeva Maftuna Sulton qizi
Published: March 2023

Mazkur maqolada, maktabgacha va katta yoshdagi tarbiyalanuvchilarda bilishga bo‘lgan qiziqishni  rivojlantirish texnologiyasi haqida so‘z boradi hamda bilishga bo‘lgan qiziqishning mohiyati yoritiladi.
Sources of Shared Knowledge: Community Stakeholders, Undergraduate Students, and Archaeologists on an International Archaeological Dig
Authors: Baggett Sophie
Published: March 2023

I have had the dream to become a physician and specialize in cardiology for about seven years now. As a pre-med undergraduate student at Carleton College, I knew that meant I would have to take the Medical College Admissions Test and organic chemistry, as well as get meaningful clinical experience. However, I had no idea I would also lead community outreach for a project doing archaeological field research in Peru! Although this was not a typical pre-med experience, my time with Dr. Sarah Kennedy’s Proyecto Arqueológico Medio Ambiental (PAMA) in Puno, Peru, was one of the most beneficial experiences I have had during my career.
Analysis of Live Broadcast Chaos and Corresponding Solutions Under the Epidemic
Authors: Xiong Yuxi
Published: March 2023

The sudden epidemic in 2020 has swept the world, affecting the economy, politics and other aspects of most countries in the world. In such a period of economic downturn, the live broadcast industry has risen rapidly and has become a major emerging industry. Because it not only meets the requirements of epidemic prevention, but also meets people's social needs, it has developed rapidly. Followed by a series of problems such as tax evasion and tax evasion by anchors and low industry atmosphere. This article aims to investigate the problems existing in the current live broadcast industry and propose corresponding solutions. In today's economic context, on the one hand, we need to fully justify the advantages of live broadcasting, and on the other hand, we must strictly control its illegal behavior. Make rectification in a timely, effective and appropriate way.
Human Capital Factors of Management Team in Venture Capital Decision
Authors: Liu Mudong
Published: March 2023

Venture capital provides important funding and management experience support for high-tech start-ups. But due to the high risk, final decisions of this investment can only be made after investors evaluate these companies based on observable metrics. Among all the metrics, human capital plays an important role in this evaluation-decision process. Using literature research methods, this paper selects four typical human capital factors of experience, education, passion and gender, and analyzes the mechanism of how they affect investment decisions of these factors. The results have drawn conclusions as follows: First, information on experience, education, and passion conveyed to investors can remove the uncertainty of these firms, while gender factor directly affects decision outcomes. Second, the impact of experience, education, and passion on firm evaluation is complex, which depends on the specific situation. Third, compared with ordinary members of the team, investors pay more attention to the human capital of business leaders.
Causality Between Firm-Level Governance and Firm Value
Authors: Wang Anbang
Published: March 2023

This paper investigates empirically whether there is a causal relation between firm-level governance and firm value. The firm-level governance quality is quantified by using anti-takeover provisions, which are classified boards, fair price, and poison pill. The firm value is measured by Tobin’s Q and return on assets in the part of Robustness Check. The data was found in platform WRDS, with database vendors of Compustat and Institutional shareholder services (ISS), ranged from 1998 to 2006, after data matching and data cleaning, with 1645 left. The regression results indicate that there is causality between firm-level governance and firm value, specifically that poor governance significantly contributes to the reduction of firm value. The robustness check has certified that the results in the regression analysis are credible. Further research will be desirable for firm data from countries such as China. In addition, the range of observation years of the data is expected to expand as data vendors have increased authority to access to the data.
Portfolio Analysis for the Retired Population
Authors: Zhang Shuyun
Published: March 2023

Based on the realistic needs of retirees, this paper examines the optimal investment portfolio through diversification. Allows retirees to maximize their returns while taking less risk. Stocks include technology, real estate, biopharmaceuticals, education and other industries. In this study, monthly closing prices from October 2017 to October 2020 were selected as data, and the mean-variance model, CAPM model, and FF3F model were used to calculate the maximum Sharpe ratio and the percentage of each stock, respectively. In the mean-variance model, the maximum Sharpe ratio is about 0.35, of which Vanke accounts for 0 and AAPL accounts for the largest share, about 0.5; in the CAPM model, the maximum Sharpe ratio is about 0.11, of which Heng Rui-like accounts for 0 and CSL accounts for the largest share, about 0.353; in the FF3F model, the maximum Sharpe ratio is about 0.11, of which Heng Rui-like accounts for 0 and CSL accounted for the largest ratio of about 0.45. Meanwhile, this paper calculates the covariance and correlation coefficient between each asset. The correlation coefficient of each asset is obtained close to 0, and the correlation degree is low. Heng Rui Pharma is negatively correlated with Vanke, then this use is that the inclusion of AB in the portfolio at the same time will reduce the risk of the portfolio.
A Review of Research on the Impact of Digital Capabilities on Business Model Innovation
Authors: Ji He
Published: March 2023

As a specific dynamic capability of enterprises in the digital environment, digital capability can help enterprises quickly respond to environmental changes and develop new products, creatively improve management processes and reconfigure the resource structure of enterprises, thus driving them to carry out innovative activities. Whether an enterprise can successfully develop digital products and innovate business models is highly dependent on its own digital capability, which is a key factor for enterprises to survive and compete in the digital environment and a micro-foundation for business model innovation. This paper systematically reviews the literature on digital capabilities and business model innovation, clarifies the development status of digital capabilities and business model innovation in terms of their connotations, antecedent variables and outcome variables, and proposes future research directions.
Tính toán áp lực thủy tĩnh lên cửa van cung công trình cống Hàng Bàng
Authors: Đinh Duy , Trần Văn Tỷ , Cao Tấn Ngọc Thân , Huỳnh Thị Cẩm Hồng , Cù Ngọc Thắng , Phạm Tấn Đạt
Published: March 2023

Nghiên cứu này được thực hiện nhằm mô phỏng áp lực thủy tĩnh lên cửa van cung công trình cống Hàng Bàng thuộc Dự án Phát triển thành phố Cần Thơ và tăng cường khả năng thích ứng đô thị bằng mô hình thủy lực ba chiều Flow-3D. Phương pháp tính áp dụng công thức thực nghiệm cũng được sử dụng để so sánh với kết quả phân tính bằng mô hình toán. Các số liệu thứ cấp về mực nước và lưu lượng được thu thập từ hồ sơ thiết kế cống Hàng Bàng. Các kết quả tính toán cho thấy mô hình Flow-3D cho kết quả tương đồng với phương pháp tính bằng công thức thực nghiệm. Vì vậy, mô hình Flow-3D có thể sử dụng để mô phỏng áp lực thủy tĩnh lên cửa van cung.
Evidencia de la efectividad del uso de aparatología ortopédica prequirúrgica en pacientes con labio y paladar hendido: revisión sistemática.
Authors: Artuza-Rosado Gonzalo , Argueta-Figueroa Liliana , Bautista-Hernández Mario A. , Torres-Rosas Rafael
Published: March 2023

This review article aimed to evaluate the evidence on the use of a presurgical orthopedic appliance (POP) in patients with cleft lip and palate. The search was conducted using Medline/PubMed, Scholar Google, Clinical Trails, ProQuest, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. During the search, 7,926 records were found, of which 105 full-text articles were analyzed, and 23 studies included analysis in patients with the use of POP, and their control groups without the use of POP prior to the same type of surgery. The devices most used for POP in the management of LPH were: the passive palate (Hotz palate), the nasolaveolar moulding (NAM), the McNeil device, and finally, the T-traction. The primary outcomes evaluated were: facial aesthetics and nasal appearance; the evaluation of cephalometric measurements, upper airways, nasal fissure width, as well as anatomical references such as inter-canine and inter-tuberosity distances. In addition, studies that evaluated occlusion and phonation were found. The evidence from this literature suggests that the use of active appliances had a better effect than passive appliances in terms of facial aesthetics and approximation of the maxillary seg-ments for the closure of the fissure. However, the heterogeneity, the risk of bias, and the low quality of the studies do not allow to state firm conclusions.
The Use of Vocabulary Notebooks for EFL Non-majors ESP Vocabulary Acquisition
Authors: Tran Thi Cuc , Do Manh Cuong
Published: March 2023

English for Special Purposes (ESP) students often struggle with vocabulary acquisition. Vocabulary notebooks are a potential solution. This study investigates the effectiveness of vocabulary notebooks in supporting vocabulary expansion and retention for 30 intermediate-level ESP students in a 15-week International Relations class. The study utilized a mixed-methods approach based on a questionnaire, pre-test, post-test, and data analysis. The results show a statistically significant improvement in vocabulary acquisition and retention among students who used vocabulary notebooks. The findings suggest that vocabulary notebooks are a useful tool for ESP students, particularly in the acquisition of specialized vocabulary. Hence, the study also identified areas where the implementation of vocabulary notebooks could be improved, such as the need for explicit instruction and scaffolding to support effective use. This study highlights the potential of vocabulary notebooks and provides insights into how they can be effectively used to support ESP vocabulary acquisition.
CALCULATOR APPLICATION FOR BIVARIATE DATA ANALYSIS: A TEACHERS’ TEACHING METHODS REPERTOIRE TECHNOLOGY SUPPLEMENT
Authors: Hove Netsai , Chinamasa Emmanuel
Published: March 2023

This paper is a follow up to South Africa mathematics teachers’ request for teaching methods in which calculators are applied. It explored teachers’ teaching methods as a basis for the deducing teaching methods which require the application of calculator for instruction. Pragmatist philosophy facilitated the application of a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods to enhance validity. Data was gathered from purposive sample of SHARP model EL-531 WH direct algebraic logic calculator manual analysis. This was the preferred calculator (rich source) available in the schools. Further document analysis was focused on mathematics textbooks and mathematics teaching methods. A survey of a purposive sample size (n = 49) teachers’ preferred mathematics teaching methods was carried out in the circuit. Focus group discussions with mathematics teachers funnelled to group perceptions. Direct quotations for qualitative data were used to present accurate reflection of opinions from individual participants’ registers. The study found that, most teachers (84%) preferred lecture and demonstration as the method for bivariate data instruction using calculators. The rationale was that it is a skills development technique which reserved teachers’ mathematics expert power. Unfortunately, some teachers were not experts in calculator applications. Project method was rated lowest because teachers have low knowledge of its use. This study’s participants learned how to interpret calculator manuals. This was an important contribution of the study to teacher skills development. In addition, the study’s formulation of project teaching method as one of the methods which can be used to teach bivariate data using calculators was its’ main contribution to teachers of mathematics. The calculator is mainly used as a motivation tool for computation. The study recommends the following teaching method: start by storytelling (Fuller-the human calculator of Virginia) is ideal. Plan the project from a problem project perspective to involve learners in solving the problem. Demonstrate the application of the calculator to check to the manual computation.
THE ROEBLING RECORDS: LABOR MARKETS AND JOB VOLATILITY BETWEEN 1920-50
Authors: Telang Ashwin
Published: March 2023

In recent years, the Trent House Museum uncovered the Roebling Records — a detailed account of worker life in Trenton’s largest industrial factory. The thousands of records offer a window into what employment in mid-20th-century New Jersey looked like. This Paper analyzes the Roebling Records, scoping in on worker layoffs, quits, and terminations. It contributes to the underexplored scholarly discussion of mid-20th-century labor markets by locating variables that influence the nature and severity of job volatility. In picking apart the records, this Paper describes the destabilizing effects of job insecurity on the average American worker. Labor conditions in the 1920-50s are of interest to any scholars studying modern labor markets. They offer vital lessons about institutional arrangements, cyclical economic shifts, and labor market behavior. Applying the historical analysis, this Essay ultimately answers a loaded question: Is modern-day America in for yet another round of job volatility?
SLUM AREA FAMILY PERSONALITY EDUCATION OF LOCAL TRIBES AND TAMIL IN MEDAN CITY
Authors: Hardiyanto Sigit , Ishomuddin  , Inam Akhsanul , Rudianto
Published: March 2023

This study aims to explain how personality education is carried out by slum families in the area of local and Tamil tribes in shaping the personality of children in the city of Medan. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach. Besides that, data analysis was also obtained and derived from the results of interviews obtained, observational data and documentation related to the social education of actors (parents) in shaping the personality of children in the city of Medan. The results of the study show that the importance of personality education carried out by parents to children in the slum area of local and Tamil tribes in Medan City can be manifested in the form of parental behavior such as affection, giving motivation, the ability to understand and listen and become a problem solver.
Dealing With The Post 2015 Development Challenges
Authors: Singh Naresh
Published: March 2023

There is growing consensus that the 2015 Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) with all their limitations have been very useful in mobilizing attention, resources and action to addressing development concerns around poverty, gender, health, education and environment. While significant progress has been made, there is also consensus that MDG’s will remain important in the post 2015 era. However, the loudest calls from “a million voices” speak to an agenda centered on the injustice people feel because of growing inequalities and insecurities that exist particularly for poorer and marginalized people. The challenges are complex and interlinked, requiring a sustainable development agenda that is integrated, holistic and universal, applying to all countries and all people. The call is for a new agenda built on human rights, and universal values of equality, justice and security. Better governance underpins many of their calls. These calls are not new and have either not been addressed, or have been addressed and failed. Transformation will require nothing less than a rethinking of the dominant narratives of our current civilizations.
Contested Governance of Wetlands in Bangalore
Authors: D’Souza Rohan
Published: March 2023

Urban commons such as water bodies are increasingly becoming part of various narratives, be it in the popular realm as well as academic. This is spurred on by increased instances of flooding in places like Bangalore and extreme pollution leading to dystopian sights of lakes on fire and towering sheets of foam. Contestation around these commons play out at various levels, be it at the local, involving land and claims around it; jurisdictional, between different government agencies and mind spaces of various groups interested in raising the flag on restoration
The twilight zone of Indian agriculture: birthing and execution of integrated agriculture
Authors: Sharma Sandeshika , Saxena Pallavi
Published: March 2023

This paper chalks out the trajectory of the Public Private Partnership for Integrated Agriculture Development (PPIAD), a policy platform which was conceived by global conglomerates and specific Southern government representatives and NGOs. In our view, PPPIAD decisively paved the way for corporate-led policymaking within the farm economy. We outline certain specific budgetary processes and directional changes within the agricultural research management system which created the necessary vacuum for emergence of a new leadership from the maturing forces of corporate globalization. Vast parts of the farm economy are yet untouched by PPPIAD, but the potential of the policy platform is enormous, given the fact that the target population of participants is small and marginal farmers. With over 80% of farm holdings being small and marginal, it would be interesting to observe how this policy spreads new kinds of production models, which are led by aggregators at one end, and an army of small and marginal farmers at the other end. Within this new model, the government’s role is that of a distant bystander, as a lot of room is made available to the corporate entity to design and execute the projects, while the recruited small and marginal farmers have little room to manoeuvre. We end the paper with some optimistic speculations regarding the possibility of emergence of genuine FPO managed supply chains
Partnerships with Asia
Authors: Raman Aparna
Published: March 2023

The past sixty-odd years have witnessed a joint learning process (both within and outside China) regarding the economic transformations that have been taking place in China and other countries in the Southern Hemisphere. Ever since China began to open up, its economy has increased roughly fifty-fold. The growing power China wields in the international governance system is based on the country’s policies of economic modernization. In short, a “going global strategy” that started out with a combination of exports, investments and gradual liberalization of the country’s markets and ultimately led to China’s accession to the WTO in 2001 and has led to China’s prominence in the world of Development Cooperation. This paper seeks to examine and analyze China’s development cooperation strategy in general and its role (including the potential role China can play in the near future) with respect to South-South Cooperation in particular.
Language and State
Authors: Devy Ganesh N.
Published: March 2023

Language distinguishes human beings from other species. It is the foundation of human societies and knowledge. Every language offers a unique worldview, and any threat to language also implies that there exists a threat to our ways of lives, minds, and society. There are approximately 6,000 languages in the world, which in turn means that humans are able to look at the same world in 6,000-plus different ways. Unfortunately, these unique world views are sinking quite rapidly and collapsing. The linguistic reorganisation of states in India as well as states’ education policies result in the marginalisation of many languages, and thus, of knowledge systems. As a human being, we cannot say if our consciousness actually exists as a differentiated thing in this world. Therefore, we cannot say whether the phenomenal world (the world surrounding us) is a dream that we are currently dreaming about or whether it is real? However, these happen to be philosophical questions which have been debated for many decades. The only bridge that exists between human consciousness (Chitta) and the phenomenal world (Astitva, Satya or Reality) is language. In the absence of that bridge, the human mind or say human cognition would be completely at a loss while making an attempt to formulate an image of what exists at all - for instance, the cosmos, this world, nation, society or whatever, in the absence of a language, which is foremost here, in rank. Without language, humans would not have been humans. Indeed, that’s the most dramatic marker of our human identity.
RTI As A Case Of Institutional Change
Authors: Jha Himanshu
Published: March 2023

This paper examines the process of institutional change through the lenses of transformation in the ‘information regime’ in India by tracing the evolution of the Right to Information Act (RTIA) 2005. The case of the RTIA. What explains this move towards institutional change? Why did the state decide to turn the page and initiate an institutional change in the existing legal regime? The paper unravels this puzzle and captures the why and how of institutional change. It contributes conceptually to the emerging literature on institutional change and presents a nuanced perspective on the dominant narrative of the RTIA evolution
Health inequalities in the UK
Authors: Chauhan Vishal
Published: March 2023

Health inequality has been a major cause of concern across the world largely among policy planners, medical professionals and citizens. Despite higher levels of per capita income, substantial differences in health status are found within developed countries. This can be attributed to a shift in disease burden from communicable diseases such as diarrhoea, tuberculosis, malaria to non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases etc. as the economy grows. This article provides an overview of the socio-economic determinants of health inequality within the UK and other developed countries despite higher per capita income. These fundamental causes are also applicable to developing countries, especially in urban areas
Review of problem structuring methods and its application in understanding the housing needs of slum dwellers in India
Authors: Killemsetty Namesh
Published: March 2023

This paper provides an extensive review of commonly used Problem Structuring Methods (PSMs) and studies their possible applications for understanding the challenges faced by slum dwellers living in informal settlements across cities in India. The study highlights the role of PSMs as a group of analytical methods for identifying the problems faced by poor and vulnerable populations and looks for possible solutions to increase their efficiency. Subsequently, the paper describes and compares commonly used PSMs such as Soft Systems Methodology, Strategic Options Development and Analysis, Strategic Choice Approach, Robustness Analysis, and Value-Focused Thinking. The paper finally draws attention to the nature of challenges involved in the application of PSMs for slum dwellers which is different from its typical application involving people in managerial positions across organizations who generally are domain experts in their fields
Comparative study of effects of self-help groups on women empowerment:
Authors: Kumar Naveen , Kumar Atul
Published: March 2023

Self-help groups (SHGs) were originally formed to provide savings and loans, but their function has evolved to include strengthening governance, and tackling social concerns such as gender and caste discrimination. Low cost credit to the poor through SHGs has been hailed as a significant poverty reduction tool in developing nations, although there is no evidence of its effectiveness. This paper, using primary survey data, compares the changes in different socio-economic factors of SHG women and non-SHG women. Three main dimensions have been assessed in this paper i.e. loan size, savings pattern, and women empowerment. We found that SHG women have higher scores in the average women empowerment index than women with no exposure to SHGs. SHG women on average use more loans for business purposes than non-SHG women.