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The Impact of Fintech and Financial Literacy on MSME Development through Access to Finance
Authors: Sulistyowati Shanti Nugroho , Pranoto Adam Joyo , Mas'adah Ninik
Published: April 2024

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone and driving force of economic growth, the development of Technology is a new opportunity in the development of financial technology, but to be able to achieve the full benefits of Fintech, financial literacy to achieve financial access is a critical aspect that cannot be ignored. Researchers reviewed articles related to economics, accounting, management and finance indexed by Scopus and Sinta. Researchers realize that it is very important to analyze and reflect to develop research on Fintech and Financial Literacy on MSME Development. This research uses a literature study or literature review method. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the existence of fintech and financial literacy through financial access can affect the development of MSMEs
ANALYSIS OF THE INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO TAM AND UGT THEORY ON DIGILIB APPLICATION USERS
Authors: WIDYAWATI NUR
Published: April 2024

Information Systems Technology is an asset for an organization, if managed well it will provide added value for competition, as well as increasing the possibility of success for a business, therefore information systems must be managed well. STIAMAK Barunawati Surabaya College of Administration and Port Management also uses information systems technology (SIAKAD) to improve the quality of education and services in higher education, one of which is the digital library application (DIGILIB) for STIAMAK Surabaya students using the Technology Acceptance approach. Model (TAM) and “uses and gratifications theory” (UGT). The purpose of this research is to analyze individuals' intentions to use DIGILIB technology by referring to factors such as user perceptions of usability, ease of use, and other factors related to technology. The method used in this research is quantitative, with a total of 69 students responding using a Likert scale questionnaire and structural equation model (SEM) analysis techniques based on partial least squares (PLS). The results of this research show that there are three significant hypotheses, namely 1) Behavioral intention which mediates the relationship between Ritualized Use and Use Behavior, 2) Ritualized Use has a significant and positive effect on Behavior Intention, and 3) Behavioral intention has a significant and positive effect on use behavior
EQUITY CROWDFUNDING AS AN ALTERNATIVE FUNDING FOR MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Adhastyananda Ida bagus Riscy , Hikmawan Fajar Yusuf
Published: April 2024

The limited government funds necessitate the need for alternative financing for maritime infrastructure development. The purpose of this research is to explore the potential of equity crowdfunding as an alternative funding source for maritime infrastructure development. The results of this study conclude that equity crowdfunding has significant potential as an alternative financing method for maritime infrastructure. However, its current utilization is primarily for small-scale infrastructure construction or development. This is due to regulations limiting the maximum amount of funds that can be raised.
Optimalisasi Aksesibilitas Sebagai Strategi dalam Perancangan Stasiun Kereta Api di Kota Kendari
Authors: Yusfan Abdullah La Ode Muhammad , Faisal Muhammad , Mufidah Mufidah
Published: April 2024

Transportation in Indonesia is very important role in people's lives. As time goes by, the process of transportation has progressed, since the development reforms related to the need for mass and cheap transportation. Meanwhile, the existing conditions are no integration of inter-city land transportation modes from Kendari City with other regions on the Southeast Sulawesi peninsula. So it is necessary to improve transportation by integrating land transportation routes into an integrated transportation system in the trans-rail network system, which is in line with the Kendari City RTRW 2010-2030. This station is expected to make people easy to commute, especially long distances across districts. The station design uses the concept of Accessibility Optimization to create easy accessibility for user circulation both inside and outside the building by using new and adaptable technology. It is also hoped that the planned station facilities will become a new, creative and innovative icon of the city of Kendari, without forgetting the cultural identity of the city of Kendari itself which is unique through the design of its visual elements and contemporary nuances. nature, so that in the planning the contemporary style is used as an architectural flow that reflects freedom to express, have the desire to show something different from other people.
Pemetaan Infrastruktur Fisik Desa Sebagai Kampung Wisata Bunga di Banyuurip Kec. Kedamean, Kabupaten Gresik
Authors: Rolalisasi Andarita , Faisal Muhammad , Himawan Putra Reza Wahyu
Published: April 2024

Tourism is one of the sectors that collapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the other hand, floral plants have increasing turnover along with Working From Home. So the Tourism Village with floral plant-based is one solution to improve the local economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research aims to create physical infrastructure mapping at Banyuurip, Kedamean Sub-district, Gresik District to embody Floral Tourism Village.  This method uses descriptive qualitative by describing the survey and mapping results to provide an overview of the existing physical infrastructure of Banyuurip Village. The results of this research indicate that sub-Village of Miru and Pendem are centers of the Floral Tourism Village in Banyuurip which are supported by adequate eating facilities, transportation support, telecommunications, water systems, and electricity networks.
Erişimden Korumaya: Küresel Su Sorununu Ele Alma
Authors: Karataş Mehmet
Published: April 2024

Su, yaşamın devamı için temel bir gerekliliktir. İnsanlığın, su kaynaklarının adil bir şekilde dağıtılması ve adil bir şekilde yönetilmesi hayati önem taşımaktadır. Bu, su kaynaklarının sürdürülebilir kullanımını sağlar ve herkesin temiz ve sağlıklı suya erişimini garanti eder. Su kaynakları azalıyor ve giderek kirleniyor, bu da su kıtlığı ve kirliliği gibi ciddi sorunlara yol açıyor. Su kıtlığı, suyun yetersiz olduğu veya kalitesinin bozulduğu durumları ifade eder, bu da toplumlar, tarım ve ekosistemler üzerinde önemli etkilere neden olur. Tarım, suya ağır bir şekilde bağımlı olduğundan su kıtlığından özellikle etkilenir. Su, çeşitli organizmalar için yaşamın temel bir kaynağı olduğu için ekosistemler de su kıtlığından zarar görür. Su kirliliği, insan sağlığı ve çevre için tehditler oluşturur. Endüstriyel atıklar, tarımsal ilaçlar ve evsel
atıklar gibi çeşitli kaynaklardan gelen kirleticiler, su kaynaklarının kirlenmesine neden olarak içme suyunun azalmasına ve sucul yaşamın ve ekosistemlerin zarar görmesine, sonuç olarak da biyoçeşitliliği etkiler. Su kaynaklarının korunması ve temiz suyun sağlanması için çeşitli stratejiler bulunmaktadır. Endüstriyel atık kontrolü, tarım uygulamalarının iyileştirilmesi ve evsel atık yönetimi gibi yöntemler, su kirliliğini önlemeye yardımcı olabilir. Ayrıca, suyu daha temiz hale getirmede su arıtma tesislerinin ve teknolojilerinin geliştirilmesi de hayati bir rol oynar. Su kaynakları üzerindeki iklim değişikliğinin etkileri de dikkate alınmalıdır. Artan sıcaklıklar, yağış desenlerindeki değişiklikler ve kuraklık riski gibi faktörler, su kaynaklarını önemli ölçüde etkiler.
Türkiye'de Gençlerin İstihdama Kazandırılmasına Yönelik Uygulanan Sosyal Politikalar
Authors: Taş Hacı Yunus , Köse Abdulhalik
Published: April 2024

Yeryüzündeki bütün toplumlar için gençlik, özel ve önemli bir dönemi tanımlamaktadır. Bunun nedeni, insan yaşamında kimlik arayışının yoğunlaştığı ve büyük bir dinamizmin yaşandığı evrenin gençlik dönemine denk gelmesidir. Bu bakımdan, gençliğe dönük yakla-şımlar (politikalar) toplumların geleceğini şekillendirecek sonuçlar doğurmaktadır. Zira gençler, içinde bulundukları geçiş dönemi itibariyle birçok sorun alanı oluşturma olasılık-larına karşın, verimli ve dinamik potansiyelleriyle, ülkeleri açısından çok büyük bir güç durumundadır. Doğru planlanan ve uygulanan gençlik politikaları, ülkeler için stratejik anlamda itici güç oluşturmaktadır. Tersi durumda ise toplumsal sorunlar ve enerji kaybı söz konusudur. Globalleşme, teknolojik yenilikler, ekonomik krizler, işgücü piyasasındaki dönüşüm ve artan rekabet koşulları, fırsat eşitsizliği, alınan eğitimin yetersizliği gibi faktör-ler gençleri kırılgan bir grup haline getirmektedir.
Gençlerin iş piyasalarında yer alma ve istenilen koşullarda çalışma noktasında sıkıntıları bulunmaktadır. Bu anlamda, gençlere yönelik aktif ve pasif sosyal politikalar büyük önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Dünya’da gelişmiş bazı OECD ülkeleri ve Türkiye’de gençlere dair uygulanan Sosyal Politikaların dünü, bugünü ve yarını ele alınmaktadır. Ayrıca uygu-lanan söz konusu politikaların genç nüfusun istihdam edilmelerine yönelik olumlu yönleri ile eksiklikleri tartışılarak bu alanda alınması gereken politikalar hakkında bazı önerilerde bulunulmuştur.
Uloga ruskih emigranata u kreiranju jugoslovenskog javnog mnjenja o životu u Sovjetskom Savezu tokom 1929. i 1930. godine
Authors: Đorđević Aleksandra
Published: April 2024

This paper explores the role of Russian emigration in shaping Yugoslav perceptions of Soviet life, drawing on authentic testimonials from “experts on Russian issues” in the 1929–1930 Belgrade newspaper. Adopting a cultural perspective, the analysis of these narratives unveils diverse observational positions, exemplified by the reporting of two Prague Russians: Left SR Vladimir Ivanovich Lebedev and “Krest’yanskaya Rossiya” party deputy, Sergey Semyonovich Maslov. The case study, centered on articles from Politika, Vreme, and Pravda, underscores the multifaceted nature of Yugoslav attitudes towards the Soviet Union during this period, contributing to a nuanced understanding of the impact of Russian emigration on public opinion.
Reperkusije petooktobarskih promena 2000. godine u svetlu dokumenata, memoara i svedočenja
Authors: Parezanović Marko
Published: April 2024

Drawing upon documents, memoirs, testimonies, and scholarly literature, this study elucidates the dynamics underlying the October 5th alterations in 2000 within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Serbia. „The Fifth October“ refers to a sudden shift in political authority driven by compounded socio-political, economic, and societal tensions, alongside external influences. These multifaceted political and security upheavals, culminating on October 5, 2000, exhibited characteristics akin to a „colored revolution“, signifying a change in power dynamics without altering the prevailing political structure or formal power mechanisms. While temporal detachment affords a more impartial inquiry, the analysis contends with entrenched political narratives, oscillating between glorification and complete denial of the significance of October 5th.
Jugoslavija i ambivalentnost ekonomske saradnje Jug-Jug u sedamdesetim i osamdesetim godinama
Authors: Ramšak Jure
Published: April 2024

During the epoch characterized by the vigorous pursuit of the New International Economic Order by developing nations, Yugoslavia emerged as a prominent member of both the Non-Aligned Movement and the Group of 77 developing countries (G-77). It sought to exemplify the feasibility of establishing a novel framework for relations between industrially more developed nations, including itself, and its allies within this coalition, characterized by economies in various stages of development. Within influential circles at the United Nations, Yugoslav development theory garnered attention for its perceived integration of Marxist and neoclassical economic concepts, representing an ambitious global reform program that diverged from the perspectives of the capitalist and socialist superpowers. This conceptualization of globalization concurrently grappled with the ideological, geopolitical, and economic ramifications of the emerging neoliberal revolution, which markedly constrained available manoeuvering space starting in the early 1980s. The article critically examines specific instances of Yugoslav bilateral economic collaboration with distinct African nations, offering insights into the practical implications of the envisioned economic order and its practice on the ground.
Zapadni krediti Jugoslaviji 1980. godine: Na putu bez povratka
Authors: Selinić Slobodan
Published: April 2024

The importance of external debt emerged as a critical component of Yugoslavia’s crisis in the late 1970s and early 1980s.The article comprehensively examines the underlying factors contributing to the accumulation of significant debt, analyzes the government’s reactive measures to address the financial situation, and looks at the state-level strategic initiatives undertaken by the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) in 1980. These attempts sought to protect external liquidity by obtaining extra loans from prominent Western nations, engaging with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and negotiating for financial aid from Kuwait.
Early Childhood Measurement Invariance of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire Across Age, Race, Sex, and Socioeconomic Status
Authors: Palmer Alyssa R , Stallworthy Isabella , DeJoseph Meriah Lee , Berry Daniel
Published: April 2024

Research suggests there are differences in children’s internalizing and externalizing symptoms as a function of age, race, sex, and socio-economic status (SES). Males, Black children, and children experiencing lower SES have been rated as having more externalizing problems. Female and older children have been rated as having higher internalizing symptoms. The validity of these findings rests on the assumption that the measures mean the same thing across groups and developmental time (i.e., Measurement Invariance; MI). Without assuring MI, results may represent differences in measurement and not true differences in the underlying construct. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a widely used tool to measure internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Papers have evaluated MI of the SDQ in school-aged children. However, to our knowledge, no studies of young children have examined MI across Black and White families from diverse SES backgrounds. Data from the Family Life Project were used to evaluate MI of the SDQ across child age (35 to 90 months), race, sex, and SES. Using moderated non-linear factor analysis (MNLFA), multiple SDQ items demonstrated measurement non-invariance as a function of child demographic variables. Results suggest that it is important to test and adjust for non-invariance with the SDQ when applied to early-childhood populations comprising Black and White children from diverse SES backgrounds. An MNLFA approach improves our ability to validly measure and compare symptoms of psychopathology across early childhood in diverse populations. This could have implications for our understanding of rates of mental health challenges and treatment in early childhood.
It’s not just Trump: Americans of both parties support liberal democratic norm violations more under their own president
Authors: Littvay Levente , McCoy Jennifer , Simonovits Gábor
Published: April 2024

There is a growing worry about the health of American democracy and politicalscientists and pundits alike are looking for possible explanations. Surveys conducted during the Trump presidency showed considerable citizen support for liberal democratic norm erosions, especially among Republicans. However, recent experimental research also shows that voters of both parties are more tolerant of norm erosion committed by politicians of the party they prefer. In this note, we aim to reconcile these contradictory findings by analyzing surveys spanning from 2006 to 2021 on the public’s tolerance of executive concentration of power. We also collect original data under both the Trump and Biden administrations gauging support for a broad array of liberal democratic norm erosions. Support for such erosions, in fact, have been relatively similar across Democrats and Republicans once we account for the party of the president. Support for executive aggrandizement has been prevalent among supporters of the president's party at least since the second term of the Bush administration. Increased checks and balances on the executive, through divided government, amplifies this effect further. Taken together, thesefindings suggest that universal support for the liberal democratic status quo has been weaker among those who support the president’s party well before, and since the Trump presidency.
Twice Upon a Time: Children Use Syntax to Learn the Meanings of Yesterday and Tomorrow
Authors: Maheshwari Urvi , Barner David
Published: April 2024

Time words like ‘yesterday’ and ‘tomorrow’ are abstract, and are interpreted relative to the context in which they are produced: the word ‘tomorrow’ refers to a different point in time now than in 24 hours. We tested 112 3- to 5-year-old English- and Hindi-speaking children on their knowledge of ‘yesterday’ and ‘tomorrow’, which are represented by the same word in Hindi-Urdu: ‘kal’. We found that Hindi learners performed better than English learners when tested on actual past and future events, but that performance for hypothetical events was poor for both groups. Compatible with a “syntactic cues” account, we conclude that syntactic tense information – which is necessary for differentiating ‘yesterday’ from ‘tomorrow’ in Hindi – may play a stronger role in learning the deictic status of these words than mapping of specific words to particular past and future events (“event mapping”).
Interplay between omics, bioinformatics and agriculture: A bibliometric analysis
Authors: Weerakoon Minindu , Sivashankar Pathmanathan , Wanninayaka Kasun , Abesinghe Akila , Mendis Thilina
Published: April 2024

The expansion of omics and bioinformatics has dramatically transformed the agricultural sector. In recent years, there has been a surge in academic studies in these scientific fields, growing at an extraordinary rate. Despite this growth, a comprehensive understanding of how omics and bioinformatics can enhance agriculture is still lacking. To bridge this knowledge gap, we are conducting a bibliometric analysis to explore the current interaction between omics, bioinformatics, and agriculture in scholarly articles. Employing a resource-based view (RBV), we identify key agricultural resources significantly affected by omics and bioinformatics, such as genetic material, microbial communities, soil biota, water quality, nutrient cycles, pest resistance, energy efficiency, and livestock genetics, and suggest various topics for future research.
Use-Coordination: Model, Grammar, and Library for Implementation of Coordinated Multiple Views
Authors: Keller Mark S , Manz Trevor , Gehlenborg Nils
Published: April 2024

Coordinated multiple views (CMV) in a visual analytics system can help users explore multiple data representations simultaneously with linked interactions. However, the implementation of coordinated multiple views can be challenging. Without standard software libraries, visualization designers need to re-implement CMV during the development of each system. We introduce use-coordination, a grammar and software library that supports the efficient implementation of CMV. The grammar defines a JSON-based representation for an abstract coordination model from the information visualization literature. We contribute an optional extension to the model and grammar that allows for hierarchical coordination. Through three use cases, we show that use-coordination enables implementation of CMV in systems containing not only basic statistical charts but also more complex visualizations such as medical imaging volumes. We describe six software extensions, including a graphical editor for manipulation of coordination, which showcase the potential to build upon our coordination-focused declarative approach.
Community notes increase trust in fact-checking on social media
Authors: Drolsbach Chiara , Solovev Kirill , Pröllochs Nicolas
Published: April 2024

Community-based fact-checking is a promising approach to fact-check social media content at scale. However, an understanding of whether users trust community fact-checks is missing. Here, we presented n = 1810 Americans with 36 misleading and non-misleading social media posts and assessed their trust in different types of fact-checking interventions. Participants were randomly assigned to treatments where misleading content was either accompanied by simple (i.e., context-free) misinformation flags in different formats (expert flags or community flags), or by textual "community notes" explaining why the fact-checked post was misleading. Across both sides of the political spectrum, community notes were perceived as significantly more trustworthy than simple misinformation flags. Our results further suggest that the higher trustworthiness primarily stemmed from the context provided in community notes (i.e., fact-checking explanations) rather than generally higher trust towards community fact-checkers. Community notes also improved the identification of misleading posts. In sum, our work implies that context matters in fact-checking and that community notes might be an effective approach to mitigate trust issues with simple misinformation flags.
Selective Mefloquine (MFQ) enantiomeric derivatives as potent anti-cancer agents
Authors: Tabaee Pardis
Published: April 2024

Pharmaceutical engineers are often wondering what is the next step to combating cancer, and what kind of structures are going to become the future molecules, it turns out that mefloquine derivatives, would be very beneficial thanks to their activity of mimicry of the so-called PDF moiety, which may help enhance selectivity and therapeutic effectiveness, safety as well as manufacturing drug quality in future preparations. In this short column, I am analyzing and proposing new structures for in vitro studies.
Landmarks and space geometry enhances memory
Authors: Huynh Dylan Chau , Fich Lars Brorson , Djebbara Zakaria
Published: April 2024

Landmarks in the urban environment affects navigational performance by way of our memory processes. However, how different kinds of environments affects the encoding process remains poorly understood. This study investigates the impact of landmarks and spatial geometry on memory performance within a virtual urban environment. Through an experimental session utilizing the Hopkins Verbal Learning Test (HVLT) in conjunction with head-mounted virtual reality, participants (N = 35) navigated through a virtual cityscape featuring different environmental variations, which included Landmarks, Space Geometry, and no variations (Normal). Results reveal that participants exposed to landmarks and spatial geometry demonstrated enhanced memory performance compared to those navigating through the normal condition. Specifically, participants exhibited a faster learning rate and improved memory retention in the environments featuring a landmark and a different spatial configuration. These findings underscore the importance of environmental distinctiveness in enhancing memory processes and suggest that both landmarks and different spatial geometry serve as effective mnemonic components in spatial memory tasks. These insights highlight the potential of considering environmental cues to support cognitive functioning and enhance human experience within the built environment.
PENGEMBANGAN KOMPETENSI IT DI KALANGAN SISWA SMA DIAN BANGSA DENGAN PEMROGRAMAN PYTHON
Authors: Wijaya Ardie Halim , Lianny Widyastuty  , Ellysha Dwiyanthi  , Wiyono  , Yusuf Kurnia  , Adrallisman  , Riris Mutiara Paulina  , Robert Ananda Aritonang
Published: April 2024

Pada era sekarang ini, generasi muda (milenial) dituntut untuk paham tentang teknologi informasi (IT, information technology). Hal ini disebabkan karena hampir semua aktivitas dalam kehidupan sehari-hari menggunakan IT, seperti proses belajar mengajar, membayar tagihan (listrik, telephon, premi, pajak), memesan tiket, memesan jasa (makanan, ojek, tiket), dan lain-lain dilakukan secara online. Kompetensi tentang IT, tidak terbatas pada bagaimana cara mengoperasikan peralatan dan peerlengkatan perlatan saja (seperti ponsel, laptop, komputer, internet), tetapi juga tentang bagaimana membuat program aplikasi. Program aplikasi dapat dikembangkan dengan berbagai macam bahasa pemrograman. Salah satu bahasa pemrograman yang populer saat ini adalah python. Tujuan PKM adalah untuk memberikan pembekalan pengetahuan dasar tentang teknologi informasi khusunya pemrograman dengan bahasa Python, agar para siswa dapat memahami dasar-dasar pemrograman dan membuat coding untuk program aplikasi yang sederhana. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini menggunakan metode pengajaran berbasis teori dan praktek langsung. Peserta pelatihan kegiatan ini adalah gabungan siswa IPA dan IPS kelas XI yang berjumlah 16 siswa. Pada kegiatan pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini, dilakukan kuesioner sederhana sebagai bahan evaluasi untuk kegiatan selanjutnya. Berdasarkan hasil Dari pelaksanaan kegiatan PKM di sekolah SMA Dian Bangsa, didapatkan bahwa Pelaksaaan kegiatan PKM ini dapat memberikan pemahaman dan membantu perkembangan kompetensi IT bagi para siswa, khususnya dalam membuat coding dengan Bahasa pemrograman Phyton. Hal ini terlihat dari hasil kuesioner peserta Dimana 85,7% peserta merasa pelatihan ini dapat membantu perkembanan kompetensi IT mereka.
PENGEMBANGAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL MENENGAH (UMKM) KRIPIK TEMPE MELALUI STRATEGI BISNIS DAN PEMANFAATAN MEDIA SOSIAL DI DESA WONOHARJO KABUPATEN TANGGAMUS
Authors: Syahrizal Siregar  , Yohanson A.K , Rizal Ruki , Indera
Published: April 2024

Keberadaan UMKM memiliki peran sangat penting dalam menyerap tenaga kerja dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat. UMKM yang bersifat padat karya, menggunakan teknologi yang sederhana dan mudah dipahami mampu menjadi sebuah wadah bagi masyarakat untuk bekerja. Kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan usaha UMKM melalui kegiatan sosialisasi dan demonstrasi bagi UMKM keripik tempe di desa Wonoharjo kabupaten Tanggamus. Diperlukan upaya untuk meningkatkan usaha UMKM mlalui strategi usaha dan pemanfaatan media sosial serta memberikan motivasi kepada mitra t untuk terus menjalankan bisnis atau memanfaatkan peluang yang ada untuk meningkatkan kapasitas usaha. Sosialisasi menjelaskan berbagai strategi bisnis dalam pengembangan usaha dan menjelaskan pentingnya pemasaran di media sosial dan juga memanfaatkan teknologi. Hasil pengabdian ini meningkatkan wawasan dan kreatifitas pelaku UMKM Keripik Tempe dalam berbagai alternatif dalam pemasaran produk melalui media sosial Facebook.
The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Adults in Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City of Eastern Nepal
Authors: Yadav Narendra Kumar , Singh Suman Bahadur , Khanal Vijay Kumar , Sharma Khem Raj
Published: April 2024

Background & Objectives: Diabetes Mellitus presents a substantial health challenge worldwide. Its prevalence has been increasing more rapidly in low and middle-income countries such as Nepal. Globally, the number of individuals affected by diabetes rose from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. The study was aimed to assess the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and explore the associated risk factors with Type 2 DM.
Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was designed to investigate the adult population of Itahari sub-metropolitan city in Sunsari district, Nepal. The study included individuals aged ≥ 18 years of both genders residing in Itahari sub-metropolitan city, an urban area of Sunsari District. Data collection was conducted through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured, pre-tested WHO STEPS survey questionnaire. Collected data were entered into Microsoft Excel and then imported into the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for statistical analysis. Bivariate analysis was performed using the chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test.
Results: Out of 322 participants, 64 (19.9%) individuals were diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, either with or without hypertension. Among the diabetic participants, 39 (60%) had comorbid hypertension, while the remaining 25 (39.06%) did not exhibit hypertension.
Conclusion: Anxiety and depression are common among elderly people living in community in urban Kathmandu. More than one third have both disorders.
Moral and Character Development in the Context of Slow Pedagogy
Authors: Jukić Tonća
Published: April 2024

Creating favourable conditions for one’s moral and character development, as key elements of one’s holistic development, is vital in contemporary pedagogy. Therefore, this paper offers a brief overview of different approaches to moral and character development: moral education, character education, and the process of moral competence development. Those approaches are further considered through the prism of one specific pedagogical theory, the so-called ‘slow pedagogy.’ From that point of view, the paper emphasizes the importance of ensuring time for deep learning experiences where students show curiosity, reflection, and collaboration and realize supportive relationships for learning. The paper aims to contribute to understanding slow pedagogy as one possible pedagogical framework which enables creating favourable conditions for holistic development of a moral individual who will be competent to plan his/her moral actions and act according to that plan in favour of the other in a humane and respectful way.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients taking Atorvastatin: Case series
Authors: Nordin Jenizan , Ghazali Ahmad Badruddin
Published: April 2024

Osteonecrosis of the jawbones commonly seen in patients taking bisphosphonates, denosumab, and several antiangiogenic medications with several oral factors such as tooth extraction or dental infection. Currently, patients taking Simvastatin, a medication commonly used to treat hypercholesteremia, were reported of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw. Thus, it is important that clinicians know about the risk of osteonecrosis for patients taking this hypercholesteremia medication. It is not known if the undesirable effect only occurs with Simvastatin or other types of statin medication. We report in detail three cases of osteonecrosis of patients taking Atorvastatin calcium, a second-generation statin medication.
TÜRKÇE HAYVAN İSİMLERİ [Kuşlar, Sürüngenler, Deniz Balıkları] (Türkische Tiernamen)
Authors: Neu Wolfgang , Arslangündoğdu) (çeviren; Zeynel
Published: April 2024

Neu, W., (1938) Türkische Tiernamen. Sitzungsberichte naturforschenden Freunde, 68-83. adlı eserin kuşlar, sürüngenler ve deniz balıklarına ait olan kısmının çevirisi yapılmıştır. Makaledeki her bir bilimsel ismin günümüzde kullanılıp kullanılmadığına, türlerin sinonim isimlerine, Türkiye’deki türlerle birebir örtüşüp örtüşmediği araştırılmıştır ve bu türlerin yayılış alanlarına bakılmıştır. Derlemenin yazıldığı dönem ile günümüz bilgileri bir anlamda kontrolü gerçekleştirilmiştir.
Update of phraselogical units of book and folklore origin in Halyna Tarasyuk’s poetic texts
Authors: Nasminchuk Iryna
Published: April 2024

The article examines the specifics of the functioning of phraseological units in Halyna Tarasyuk’s poetry collections «Lark Field», «High Reliefs», «Creation of a Nest», «Wormwood Grains», «Autumn Herald». The study of author’s phraseology is motivated, on the one hand, by the possibility of delving into the writer’s creative laboratory, and on the other hand, by the emergence of new approaches to the issue of innovative processes in the field of phraseology. The analysis of scientific literature proved that the study of literary and artistic samples in the direction of phrasemics is promising for the systematic study of the regularities of the functioning of phraseological units as dominant in the work of modern authors. Analyzing the Halyna Tarasyuk’s poetry, we use the definition of the concept of phraseology in its broadest sense, i.e., one that includes phraseological fusions, phraseological units, phraseological compounds and phraseological expressions, including language clichés, proverbs, sayings, catchphrases, etc. For an in-depth study of the issue of individual author transformations of phraseological units, we use the classification of phraseological transformations proposed by I. Hnatiuk.
The article deals with phraseological units of book and folklore origin and their individual and authorial transformations in Halyna Tarasyuk’s poetry. The cognitive nature, semantic and artistic specificity of usual and transformed turns is clarified. In the analyzed poetic samples, phraseological units perform an expressive-evaluative, clarifying, figurative-expressive function, as well as provide language economy, contribute to the intellectualization and euphemization of speech. Transformed phraseological units are the determining dominant of the contemporary author’s poetic work. It is they who emphasize the individual author’s approach, reveal the peculiarities of the idiostyle. The skill of the poetess is revealed in the ability to actualize stable compounds and build original poetic texts on their basis. The wide palette of phraseological units inherent in Halyna Tarasyuk’s idiostyle of is considered as a system aimed at the author’s poetic mastering of the world and her modernity.
Compound predicates in Boleslav Prus's novel "Pharaoh" and in its Ukrainian translation
Authors: Stanislavova Lyudmila , Tereshchenko Lyudmila
Published: April 2024

In Ukrainian studies, not enough attention is paid to the problems of translating Polish predicates into Ukrainian, although both theory and practice of translation need addressing the mentioned problems.
The article deals with the types of compound nouns and compound verb predicates, extracted by cross-selection from the test of the novel "Pharaoh" by Boleslav Prus and from the text of the Ukrainian translation of this novel, which belongs to Maria Prygar. In the course of the study, the comparison method was used to compare predicates in the Polish language and their translations in the Ukrainian language, and the descriptive method was used to describe the obtained research results.
It has been found that the constructions of compound predicates with linking verbs być, chciec, musieć, móc, poła, niepodobna, trzeba, warto, pałyda, wypada, wyłać, pałyda, etc., are typical for the Polish text. With linking verbs, infinitives appear or usually nouns, adjectives, participles in the nominal part of the compound nominal predicate.
Methods of translating compound noun and compound verb predicates into Ukrainian have been identified and described in detail. The peculiarities of the translation of verb connections and nominal parts of compound predicates are characterized. It was found that the translation of predicates can be direct and can be performed using translation transformations. Such transformations as part-language replacement, replacement of the predicate form, replacement of control forms, replacement of the sentence structure, replacement with a contextual lexical counterpart are actively used in translation. It was found that the transformations presented in the text of the Ukrainian translation meet the modern requirements for translation, the main of which is compliance with the norms of the language of translation.
The obtained research results will be useful for translators from the Polish language, for the formation of a coherent theory of translation from closely related languages.
Updating the technological base of the economy and real interest rates
Authors: Дементьев В.Е.
Published: April 2024

В статье обосновывается положение, согласно которому влияние реальных процентных ставок на экономику зависит от того, на каком этапе технологического развития она находится. Предложена концептуальная модель технологических изменений, допускающая использование заемного капитал в качестве средства ускоренного обновления технологической базы производства. Основные утверждения поясняются с помощью расчетов по этой дискретной модели, в которой выделены последовательные фазы технологического развития экономической системы. В период активного освоения новых технологий широкого применения наращивание инвестиций в такие технологии может сочетаться с ростом процентных ставок. Обращается внимание на то, что политика низких процентных ставок не способна компенсировать исчерпание возможностей старых технологий широкого применения, когда новые еще не обеспечивают радикального обновления технологической базы производства. Траектории, полученные из расчетов по модели, сопоставляются с эволюцией реальной процентной ставки и доли частных нежилищных инвестиций в ВВП США в период 1961–2021 гг. Динамика рассматриваемых показателей свидетельствует о том, что, когда в повестке дня — структурные сдвиги в производстве, от экономической политики требуется дифференцированный подход к отдельным звеньям экономики.

The article substantiates that the impact of real interest rates on the economy depends on what stage of technological development it is at. A conceptual model of technological changes is proposed, it allows using borrowed capital as a means of accelerated renewal of the technological base of production. The main statements are explained with calculations based on this discrete model, in which successive phases of technological development of the economic system are highlighted. At the stage of active development of new general purpose technologies, increased investment in these technologies can be combined with an increase in interest rates. Attention is drawn to the fact that the policy of low interest rates is not able to compensate for the exhaustion of the possibilities of old general purpose technologies, when the new ones do not yet provide a radical renewal of the technological base of production. The trajectories obtained from the model calculations are compared with the evolution of the real interest rate and the share of private non-residential investments in the US GDP in the period 1961–2021. The dynamics of the indicators under consideration shows that when structural shifts in production are on the agenda, a differentiated approach to individual parts of the economy is required as part of economic policy.
УБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА: ЗМІСТ, СКЛАДОВІ ТА ПРИНЦИПИ
Authors: ЛУТЮК Василь , ГАВЛОВСЬКА Наталія
Published: April 2024

У статті показано необхідність більш широкого погляду на забезпечення економічної безпеки підприємства, для чого уведено поняття «убезпечення діяльності підприємства», в якому забезпечення економічної безпеки підприємства становиться метою убезпечення як складного комплексного процесу. Останнім часом саме убезпечення діяльності становиться все більш актуальним для вітчизняних підприємств, що зумовлено суттєвим негативним впливом низки чинників. Зміст поняття «убезпечення діяльності підприємства» розкрито з використанням об’єктно-суб’єктного підходу, який створює когнітивне підґрунтя для убезпечення діяльності підприємства завдяки яскраво вираженому прагматичному аспекту. Об’єктивізовано імперативні поняття об’єктно-суб’єктного підходу «об’єкт безпеки», «суб’єкт захисту» та «способи захисту» стосовно убезпечення діяльності підприємства. Надано пояснення щодо ситуації колізійності в процесі спільної діяльності працівників, що виконують безпекозабезпечувальні заходи. Надано складові убезпечення діяльності підприємства як комплексного процесу, перебіг якого охоплює усі функціональні види діяльності підприємства та діяльність усіх його структурних підрозділі. За основними векторами убезпечення діяльності підприємства представлено перелік основних груп безпекозабезпечувальних заходів. Встановлено принципи, за якими має здійснюватися убезпечення діяльності підприємства, які відображають базові орієнтири та вимоги, за виконання яких цей процес може бути результативним.
Resilience and adaptation in food supply chains during disasters: A comprehensive literature review
Authors: Goel Sunkulp , Disawala Hansika , Suresh Vaibhav Goutham , Modi Priya
Published: April 2024

Resilience and adaptation in food supply chains are critical considerations in ensuring food security during times of disaster. This review investigates the challenges and opportunities that arise in the face of natural and man-made disasters by examining their impacts on the stability and functionality of food supply chains. The purpose of our research is to facilitate the development of more sustainable and resilient food supply chains that can navigate through the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and other potential disasters in the future. By analyzing case studies and empirical data, the review highlights the importance of proactive measures in building a resilient supply chains and adaptability that increases the export volumes to raise national economy wealth in profit motive as well as the implementation of robust contingency plans, the development of adaptive strategies and the integration of technological innovations can boost a food supply chain. Furthermore, it explores the role of stakeholders, policymakers and international organizations in fostering a collaborative framework for mitigating risks and enhancing the capacity of food systems to withstand and recover from adverse events. The findings underscore the need for a comprehensive approach that prioritizes risk management, fosters sustainable practices and promotes inclusive decision-making to ensure the long-term resilience of food supply chains in the face of diverse and evolving challenges.
A comprehensive review of the effects of social resources on the development of qualified instructors and children's learning performance
Authors: Jain Vibhor , Bijlani Anupamaa , Gupta Rahul , Bagaria Onkar
Published: April 2024

The academic accomplishment of students is influenced by teachers' professional development (TDP), which is greatly influenced by social capital (SC). The networks, connections, and resources that educators can access inside their educational communities are included in this complex idea. This analysis looks at the impact of SC on students' academic success and teachers' professional development. The Mixed-methods technique and the (PRISMA) Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Statement serve as guides as the study carefully evaluates the caliber and applicability of the gathered research. A total of 10 empirical factors were incorporated in the final review after strict qualifying requirements were satisfied. The results show that three different categories of outcomes are linked to teachers' SC: 1) consequence of changes, 2) growth of professional teachers, and 3) enhanced academic performance. Notably, the cumulative effects of these outcomes contribute to the unspecified objective of promoting equity in education. The research should concentrate on gaining a better knowledge of the complex relationship among these dimensions as well as the organizational arrangement of schools in the future. It should be done to achieve the goals connected with teacher SC.
Digitalization of MSMEs: A bibliometric analysis using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer
Authors: Nurhayati Sita , Rahmawati Alni , Surwanti Arni
Published: April 2024

The primary objective of this study was to analyze the research progress made regarding the digitalization of  MSMEs via the Scopus data source. The research was addressed by bibliometric analysis through the visualization software packages Biblioshiny and VOSviewer. The study’s objective is to analyze the progress of research on digitalization on MSMEs. The survey results show that the digitalization of MSMEs experienced a positive growth trend from 2018-2023. The best contribution of this research is to emphasize both the authors and sources and relevant documents and explore the collaboration of digitalization research on MSME. A thorough review will benefit future researchers by helping them create a solid conceptual framework that provides an overview of research around the world.
Evaluating education quality as a research instrument: A systematic review
Authors: Alhussam Mohamad Ali , Samanta Sasmita , Ray Arun Kumar , Kar Brajaballav , Dibiat Nibal
Published: April 2024

The pursuit of quality reflects a fundamental aspiration toward perfection, embodying a commitment to ideal principles and standards. Those who strive for excellence are expected to imbue their work with a sense of conscience and morality. This is particularly salient in organizations that provide services to individuals, including universities, schools, companies, and other educational institutions. In educational contexts, the presence of conscience and morality is crucial for several reasons. First, these attributes cultivate a favorable and principled atmosphere that encourages sincerity, uprightness, and impartiality among students, teachers, and staff members. The aim of this study was to investigate the concept of quality in education and the assessment methods used, drawing on previous studies. Despite numerous studies on this topic, a comprehensive understanding of the quality of education and evaluation tools has yet to be achieved. This study emphasizes the importance of educational quality and stresses the need for educational institutions to gain a thorough understanding of it and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in evaluation methods. Quality in education pertains to the extent of progress made and the fulfillment of expectations by students, parents, and teachers. The evaluation of educational quality is crucial, and there are various methods available for this purpose. One method for evaluating educational quality is to analyze students' exam results and compare them to previous results. Additional indicators of educational quality include students' discipline, their ability to participate in higher education, and their employability. Other factors to consider when evaluating educational quality include educational inspection, retention rates in schools, examination type, course quality, efficiency, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, school management, and guardians' satisfaction with their children's education. By evaluating these aspects, educational institutions can assess the quality of the educational process and implement necessary improvements.