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Crossing the chasm: Why post-trade FMIs are the key to scaling blockchain adoption
Authors: Jiang Qian
Published: January 2025

There is a growing industry consensus that blockchain presents an exciting insight into the future of next-generation operational technology. As blockchain brings a new way of organising the underlying ledgers and communication, often we see industry leaders launching an on-chain version of their core business and operating both in parallel, such as J. P. Morgan’s Onyx and Euroclear’s D-FMI. Therefore, the question on the minds of many is what mass adoption would look like, as participants balance the needs of modernising existing systems versus migrating to new ones. This paper seeks to unwrap the key challenges and delve deeper into this multifaceted technology, to show that a trusted bridging solution that has footing in both traditional and new ecosystems is instrumental to enable the industry to move towards adoption and convergence. The author argues that post-trade financial market infrastructures (FMIs) have a key role to play in helping industry participants amplify the benefits of adoption, while crossing the various associated chasms of costs, scalability, risks and uncertainty.
Factors of resilience of mothers with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: SOUSAMIDOU AIKATERINI , GEORGALA KALLIOPI
Published: January 2025

In this study, the resilience of mothers with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was investigated and compared to the resilience of mothers with typically developing children. The factors "mother"s age", "educational level" and "number of children" were examined to determine if they influence the resilience of the two groups of mothers. Resilience was assessed using the Resilience Scale (RS) by Wagnild & Young (1993). The study involved 172 mothers of children with ASD and 153 mothers of typically developing children. The results showed that mothers of children on the autism spectrum are less resilient than mothers of typically developing children. Additionally, the effect of mother"s age and educational level on resilience was confirmed only for mothers with children with ASD. The number of children in the family did not differentiate the results. In conclusion, the need for psychological empowerment of mothers with children with ASD was identified.

In this study, the resilience of mothers with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was investigated and compared to the resilience of mothers with typically developing children. The factors "mother"s age", "educational level" and "number of children" were examined to determine if they influence the resilience of the two groups of mothers. Resilience was assessed using the Resilience Scale (RS) by Wagnild & Young (1993). The study involved 172 mothers of children with ASD and 153 mothers of typically developing children. The results showed that mothers of children on the autism spectrum are less resilient than mothers of typically developing children. Additionally, the effect of mother"s age and educational level on resilience was confirmed only for mothers with children with ASD. The number of children in the family did not differentiate the results. In conclusion, the need for psychological empowerment of mothers with children with ASD was identified.
Supporting the Understanding and Memorization of Advanced Chemistry Concepts in Third-Year Junior High School Students through Narrative Techniques
Authors: ASIMELLIS EFSTRATIOS , GIANNAKOYDAKIS PANAGIOTIS , EFSTATHIOU IOANNIS
Published: January 2025

The applications of Science Communication (SciComm) can support teaching by making it more productive by engaging the audience"s interest. One tool of SciComm is the narrative technique, which has tangible results. If designed appropriately, it can assist in a fuller understanding of concepts and in their memorization. In this section of our research, we studied the effectiveness of four narrative approaches to advanced Chemistry concepts in twenty 3rd-year Junior High School students at a Model Junior High School. The students were divided into two groups. Subsequently, the techniques were alternately applied, and the results were compared regarding both the understanding of the thematic subject and the duration of the educational imprint. Statistically significant positive results were confirmed.
Educational trips at home and abroad Opinions of teachers of Eastern Attica Secondary Education schools
Authors: POLITI STAMATINA
Published: January 2025

Educational trips are part of experiential learning and act as a supplement to the educational process. Their presence offers multi-layered benefits to the educational community. The present paper, with reference to learning and the benefits of experiential learning, aims to ad hoc investigate the benefits of educational trips, both at home and abroad.The positive results of the field trips are recorded and their added value to the educational community (teachers and students) is presented. At the same time, difficulties and problems of their implementation are identified and, in conclusion, proposals are formulated for a more successful and safer conduct of educational excursions.The paper lists the results of the research in relation to the benefits-difficulties-suggestions, which was carried out in the school year 2023-2024 on a sample of 95 secondary education teachers (High School-High School) of the schools of Eastern Attica.
TIBBIYOT TALABLARINI PEDİATRIYA FANLARINI O'QITIShNI BAHOLASH: SHARH MAQOLA
Authors: Tashmamatova D.
Published: January 2025

Pediatriya yo‘nalishidagi tibbiyot talabalari bilimini samarali baholash uchun turli xil kompetensiyalarni qamrab olish maqsadida an’anaviy va innovatsion usullarni uyg‘unlashtirish zarur. Ushbu sharh Minnesota usuli, OSCE (Ob’ektiv strukturlashtirilgan klinik imtihon), multimedia vositalari hamda virtual simulyatsiyalar va sun’iy intellekt kabi ilg‘or yondashuvlarni tahlil qiladi. U dasturiy baholash va simulyatsiyaga asoslangan ta’limning muhimligini ta’kidlaydi, shu bilan birga resurs cheklanganligi va o‘qituvchilarni tayyorlash kabi muammolarni hal etishga e’tibor qaratadi. Tavsiyalar talabalarni klinik amaliyotga yaxshiroq tayyorlash maqsadida infratuzilmani takomillashtirish, professor-o‘qituvchilar salohiyatini oshirish va hamkorlikdagi sa’y-harakatlarni kuchaytirish masalalariga qaratilgan.

Эффективное оценивание студентов-медиков в области педиатрии требует сочетания традиционных и инновационных методов для оценки различных компетенций. В данном обзоре рассматриваются ключевые подходы, включая Миннесотский метод, объективные структурированные клинические экзамены (ОСКЭ), мультимедийные инструменты, а также такие передовые технологии, как виртуальные симуляции и искусственный интеллект. Подчеркивается важность программного оценивания и симуляционного обучения при решении таких проблем, как ограниченность ресурсов и подготовка преподавателей. Рекомендации сосредоточены на совершенствовании инфраструктуры, развитии преподавательского состава и совместных усилиях по улучшению подготовки студентов к клинической практике.

Effective assessment of medical students in pediatrics requires combining traditional and innovative methods to address diverse competencies. This review examines key approaches, including the Minnesota Method, OSCEs, multimedia tools, and advancements like virtual simulations and AI. It highlights the importance of programmatic assessment and simulation-based education while addressing challenges such as resource limitations and educator training. Recommendations focus on enhancing infrastructure, faculty development, and collaborative efforts to better prepare students for clinical practice.
Nimotuzumab in Combination with Chemoradiation for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cancer Patients: A Single-Arm Observational Study
Authors: Sari Sakinah Rahma , Rachman Andhika
Published: January 2025

Background: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) incidence is predicted to increase in 2030. Most patients with HNSCC are diagnosed as locally advanced (LA), with a worse prognosis even with combination therapy. Nimotuzumab, a humanized-antibody monoclonal against epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), was hypothesized to improve LA-HNSCC patients’ survival. This study evaluated the real-world efficacy of adding nimotuzumab to chemoradiation (CRT) in patients with LA-HNSCC survival. Methods:This single-arm retrospective study was conducted in Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital. Patients diagnosed with LA-HNSCC from October 21, 2009, to May 21, 2024 were included. The outcomes assessed were patients’ two-year overall survival (OS), two-year progression-free survival (PFS), and treatment toxicities. Results: From the total of 30 patients included in the analysis, 93.3% were alive, and 86.7% of patients survived disease progression at the end of the two-year observation. The most common side effects were toxicities against the salivary gland (32.7%), mucous lining (21.2%), and skin (30.8%). Conclusions:This single-arm real-world study demonstrated the exceptional efficacy and safety of nimotuzumab in combination with CRT.
Plasmapheresis and Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Management for Guillain-Barré Syndrome with Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation: A Case Report
Authors: Indrawan Khadafi , Manggala Sidharta Kusuma
Published: January 2025

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare, acute autoimmune peripheral neuropathy often triggered by infections. It leads to rapid-onset muscle weakness and, in severe cases, respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation. Plasmapheresis is recommended to reduce circulating autoantibodies that damage peripheral nerves. Guidelines suggest that early initiation of plasmapheresis may improve clinical outcomes, especially in patients with significant motor weakness. A 41-year-old female was referred to the emergency room with progressive ascending bilateral limb weakness, sensory deficits, and urinary incontinence. Symptoms emerged 26 days prior and treatments from previous hospitals were ineffective. Physical examination revealed cranial nerve involvement, proprioceptive disturbance, and reduced deep tendon reflexes. Laboratory tests showed leukocytosis, thrombocytosis, hypoalbuminemia, electrolyte imbalance, and elevated D-dimer. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis was normal. The patient was diagnosed with GBS, intubated by day six post-admission due to respiratory failure and tracheotomized by day eight. The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit. Plasmapheresis, initiated on day 17, improved motor strength after three sessions spaced over 10 days. However, delayed intervals between sessions and limited access potentially impeded the recovery process. Despite improvements, the patient remained ventilator-dependent and require multidisciplinary interventions. Inhalation therapy, enteral feeding, physical rehabilitation, and psychiatric interventions were administered. The family was informed of potential long-term ventilator dependency and home care preparation. This case underscores the importance of timely plasmapheresis and coordinated, multidisciplinary ICU management in severe GBS, encompassing neurological treatment, respiratory care, nutrition management, physical rehabilitation, and psychological support for the patient and their caregivers.
Anesthetic Management in Atrial Septal Defect with Small Left Ventricle and Pulmonary Hypertension
Authors: Christina Angela , Hidayat Jefferson
Published: January 2025

Atrial septal defect (ASD) can remain undiagnosed throughout adulthood and frequently develop complications. We report major challenges caused by late onset ASD including small left ventricle and pulmonary hypertension. We report the successful management of ASD closure in a 24-year-old man presented with a large secundum ASD with a diameter of 57 mm and bidirectional shunt, and a small left ventricle (LV). Moderate mitral regurgitation (MR) and tricuspid regurgitation (TR) were also found. Right heart catheterization showed high flow, low resistance pulmonary hypertension (PH). Despite surgery went well with short period of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time. We found decreased function in both ventricles when weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass machine, which required epinephrine 0.2-0.4 mcg/kg/min, milrinone 0.375 mcg/kg/min, norepinephrine 0.05 mcg/kg/min, and dobutamine 5 mcg/kg/min to stabilize the hemodynamics. Post-operative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) showed a left to right shunt small ASD with a diameter of 2 mm, trivial TR, moderate MR, no LV D-Shape, and small LV. The ejection fraction was 59%, with a high level of hemodynamic support, cardiac output of 3.6 l/m, and stroke volume of 41 mL. The patient was able to be weaned off hemodynamics supports and ventilator within five days. The patient was discharged 12 days after surgery. The management of ASD can be challenging in the presence of small LV, pulmonary hypertension, and arrhythmia.
Case Report: Resuscitation in Intraoperative Third Space Loss in Pediatric Patient with Paracentesis for Massive Ascites
Authors: Astrid  , Kapuangan Christopher
Published: January 2025

The accuracy of intraoperative fluid resuscitation is one of the important factors influencing the outcome of surgery. In action conditions with the occurrence of fluid loss from massive "third space loss" in a fast period of time can affect fluid regulation causing ascites re-accumulation hyponatremia, hepato-renal function disorders, to shock. This case report evaluated the success of fluid replacement during massive paracentesis and post-procedure monitoring in the recovery unit. Case description: 5-year-old girl, with massive ascites suspicious of malignancy planned to undergo a paracentesis procedure. The patient had clinical abdominal distention, mild-moderate dehydration, vomiting, and decreased skin turgor. Another abnormality found was a hydrocephalus post-VP Shunt in 2023. The patient was assessed as ASA 3 based on his physical status. Maintenance fluids are calculated to meet basal metabolic needs during surgery based on the Holliday-Segar formula using the 4-2-1 rule. Fluid resuscitation during procedure can be performed with crystalloid, typically 40-60 mL/kg, with a bolus of 10-20 mL/kg to assess fluid responsiveness. In conclusion, fluid administration was carried out using goal-directed fluid therapy, where fluid resuscitation is adjusted based on various hemodynamic parameters.
Postoperative Esophagectomy Management in Intensive Care Unit: Cooperation and Comorbidities
Authors: D. Sutedja Anasthasia , Manggala Sidharta K.
Published: January 2025

Esophagectomy remained a high-risk and high-mortality surgery for patients with esophageal carcinoma, with a rate of morbidity of up to 65% and a 30-day mortality of up to 4%. Although many have described intraoperative management of such patients, long-term and comprehensive analysis of postoperative anesthesia management was limited due to chronic and arduous follow-up throughout intensive care. We present a case of a 64-year-old male in the intensive care unit (ICU) after undergoing esophagectomy and gastric pull-up performed by digestive and thorax surgeons. The patient was found with sputum retention, inadequate cough, and desaturation after stepping down to the ward. Reintubation was done, and the patient was readmitted to ICU. During the second admission, relaparotomy successfully repaired the leakage, but trial extubation was unsuccessful. The patient developed sepsis due to ventilator-associated pneumonia. Tracheostomy was considered and dismissed as there was a high risk of descending pulmonary infection. The patient was signed up for palliative care, and during his last days, the family decided not to resuscitate him. After one month of intensive care, the patient succumbed to his illness. Optimizing patient care in the ICU should include fluid, nutrition, pain, and respiratory management. Multispecialty team approach was essential, with an anaesthesiologist acting as a moderator in managing pain, stress, hemodynamics, ventilation, enhanced recovery, early detection, and management of complications.
Peran Ilmu Qira’at Al-Qur’an dalam Pengambilan Hukum
Authors: Sufiani Zahra  , Halimah Basri  , Nasrullah Bin Sapa
Published: January 2025

Studi ini bertujuan untuk menggali pemhaman mendalam terkait ilmu qiraat al-quran.Ilmu Qira'at Al-Qur'an adalah ilmu yang mempelajari cara pengucapan Al-Qur'anyang berbeda-beda antara satu imam dengan imam qira'at lainnya. Ilmu ini jugamempelajari cara penyampaian kata-kata Al-Qur'an. Qira'at merupakan cabang ilmuUlum Al-Qur'an yang memiliki peran penting dalam kajian ilmu keislaman. Ilmu inimeneliti keabsahan nas Al-Qur'an dari segi pengucapan dan tulisan. Metode yangdigunakan adalah analisis teks-teks serta literatur terkait yang membahas konsep –konsep terkait ilmu qiraat al-quran. Dengan tujuan, untuk memberikan kontribusidalam pemhaman ilmu qiraat di masyarakat luas.
Eksistensi Koperasi Syariah di Kota Mataram
Authors: Muliani
Published: January 2025

This study aims to explore the implementation of Sharia principles in cooperatives as an alternative for communities transitioning to Sharia cooperatives in Mataram City, using a qualitative phenomenological approach. Through a descriptive-analytical method, this research focuses on collecting data from cooperative administrators, managers, and members selected through purposive sampling. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation, and then analyzed using data reduction, presentation, and conclusion techniques with credibility validation through triangulation. The results indicate that Sharia cooperatives operate based on principles of justice, transparency, prohibition of interest, and social responsibility, forming a profit-sharing business model oriented toward collective welfare. Additionally, the growth of Sharia cooperatives in Mataram is supported by government regulations and increasing market demand for Sharia-based financial services, prompting many conventional cooperatives to adopt the Sharia system. This research contributes to the development of Sharia economic policies and practices as an inclusive, sustainable business model that can enhance financial inclusion in society.
NUMERICAL STUDY OF GTE CENTRIFUGAL NOZZLE CHARACTERISTICS
Authors:   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), BONDARCHUK A.A. , KAROVETSKIY A.A. ,   UEC-Klimov JSC, BARSKOV V.V. ,   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), LAPTEV M.A. ,   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), BALAKIN A.M. ,   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), GOLUBTSOV M.A. ,   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), ALISOV K.A. ,   Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)
Published: January 2025

The paper studies geometric and hydraulic characteristics of a tangential-type centrifugal nozzle with a nozzle diameter of 1.35 mm, a swirl chamber diameter of 2 mm and a swirl arm of 0.7 mm. A comparative analysis of the technique based on the use of semi-empirical dependences with the technique of numerical CFD-calculation of multiphase flow in three-dimensional formulation was also performed. The CFD calculation was based on the RANS model of turbulence (k-ω SST) and the Volume-of-fluid (VOF) method. The calculated data obtained from these techniques were compared with the values obtained from the conducted experiment over the investigated nozzle. The final values indicate a good agreement between the experimental data and the results of both computational techniques. Also, the article shows and explains the advantages of using numerical methods of calculating centrifugal nozzles in the design and finalization of atomizing devices of gas turbine engines. The CFD calculation method helps to determine with greater accuracy the characteristics of centrifugal nozzles at the early stages of design and to identify their dependence on the changes made to the nozzle geometry.
DIABETES IS NOT A DISEASE
Authors: Kodarusman Dikdik
Published: January 2025

Background: Since the centenary of the insulin discovery, our ability to manage diabetic conditions has remained low. What we do is only control blood sugar levels, preventing fatal complications. There has never been a cure for the condition. Methods: This stems from a misinterpretation of Banting et al's insulin discovery It is insulin that treats hyperglycemia. So this condition was thought to be due to the absence or deficiency of insulin. In fact, the cause is the massive release of glucagon. Results: The massive release of glucagon is the body's response to an extensive inflammatory reaction. An inflammatory response that causes discomfort. A response that triggers activation of autophagy mechanism by glucagon. Glucagon not only activates autophagy but also gluconeogenesis. A process that results in the condition of hyperglycemia, diabetes. Conclusion: That is the reason why diabetes does not deserve to be called a disease. Diabetes is a compensatory mechanism that is very likely to be present in every disease and is bound to end. Attempts to inhibit or ignore this process will only lead to new compensations, called complications..
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN PASAR SENGGOL TABANAN SEBAGAI DESTINASI WISATA KULINER DI BALI
Authors: Ardiasa I Ketut , Wirawan I Wayan , Nyoman Budiasih Ni Guti Ayu
Published: January 2025

Tabanan adalah salah satu kabupaten yang ada di Bali yang mempunyai banyak  potensi wisata. Salah satunya adalah potensi kuliner. Destinasi kuliner untuk masyarakat setempat yakni  Pasar Senggol. Pasar Senggol Tabanan ialah pasar tradisional dan dibuka dari sore hari hingga malam hari. Di dalam pasar ini menjual bermacam macam jenis masakan tradisioanl yakni Sayur Gonde Suna Tabya yang merupakan ikon kuliner kabupaten Tabanan, klepon jajanan tradisional dan kuliner yang lainnya. Pasar Senggol Tabanan mempunyai banyak potensi yang bisa  dikembangkan menjadi salah satu destinasi kuliner di Bali. Tujuan penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi pengembangan pasar Senggol Tabanan sebagai destinasi wisata kuliner di Bali. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis dekskriptif kualitatif. Data primer didapatkan dengan observasi secara langsung ke lokasi penelitian serta wawancara dengan beberapa pedagang dilokasi penelitian, sedangkan data sekunder diperoleh dengan melakukan studi kepustakaan dengan memakai acuan beberapa jurnal yang sesuai dengan topik yang dibahas. Pengumpulan data yang berupa potensi, peluang, kelemahan dan ancaman yang dianalisis menggunakan metode Matrik SWOT . Hasil penelitian menunjukkan  pasar senggol Tabanan mempunyai potensi yang sangat baik untuk bisa dikembangkan menjadi destinasi wisata kuliner. Pasar ini menjual bermacam macam jenis masakan tradisional dengan cita rasa tersendiri, dan bergizi serta tidak  mengandung  bahan pengawet yang berbahan kimia. Pasar ini juga berada di pusat kota Tabanan, disekitar patung Sagung Ayu  Wah yang mempunyai nilai sejarah, serta wafat pada saat melawan penjajah Belanda di  Bali khusus di Tabanan.
Application of the Method of Decomposition into Exponential Series by the Spectral Parameter in Eigenvalue Problems
Authors: Khuzhakhmetov  Zhamshid , Kanguzhin Baltabek
Published: January 2025

In the paper [6], a method for decomposition into power series by the spectral parameter was proposed, which turned out to be effective for the numerical determination of the eigenvalues of the Sturm-Liouville operator. The problem of computing the eigenvalues of the Sturm-Liouville operator reduces to finding the zeros of the so-called characteristic determinant . The characteristic determinant of the Sturm-Liouville operator represents an entire function of the spectral parameter. Thus, the characteristic determinant  is decomposed into a power series by the spectral parameter  with an infinite radius of convergence. In the paper [6], a simple method for finding the Taylor coefficients was provided. It turned out that the recurrence formulas for determining the Taylor coefficients give a simple and powerful method for numerically computing the eigenvalues. However, this approach is effective for calculating relatively small eigenvalues. For very large eigenvalues, the method proposed in [6] is not exactly ineffective, but for finding such eigenvalues, it is advisable to use exponential series by the spectral parameter. The exponential series we propose are effective for calculating sufficiently large eigenvalues in terms of magnitude. Exponential Series by the Spectral Parameter for the Sturm-Liouville Equation on a Segment
Exploring Service Innovation through Social Entrepreneurship
Authors:   Korean Academy for Leaders of Management, Lee Don Hee
Published: January 2025

This study examines key issues and trends in service innovation through social entrepreneurship in order to propose effective strategies for creating social value. This study used the SCOPUS database to collect published papers on “social entrepreneurship” and “service innovation.” A keyword network analysis was conducted to identify relationships between key concepts, employing centrality, clustering, and ego network analysis to assess the relative importance and associations among keywords.
The results suggest that service innovation through social entrepreneurship has been focused on addressing a range of social issues, including environmental sustainability, social value enhancement, and economic value. In addition, applications of advanced technologies, coordination with public policy, and support for vulnerable groups were identified as key elements involved in service innovation. These elements were found to interact in ways that contribute to the advancement of social entrepreneurship. The implications of the study can be considered from two perspectives: firstly, the study results make academic contributions to unraveling the relationship between service innovation and social entrepreneurship; and secondly, the study provides new insights that can help develop effective practical strategies for creating social value.
Government Taxation and Growth of Large Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya Registered with Kenya Association of Manufacturers
Authors: Kalwigi Eunice Kagwiria , Warui Dr Fredrick , Abdul Dr Farida
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This article explores the intricate relationship between government taxation and the growth of large manufacturing firms. Specific objectives of this study were to investigate effect of corporate income taxes, excise duty taxes and custom duty taxes on growth of large manufacturing firms. Finally, to examine moderating effect of firm size on the relationship between government taxations and growth of large manufacturing firms.
Methods: The research was guided descriptive research design with secondary data obtained from audited financial statements. The researcher employed stratified and systematic sampling to select 73 organizations from Nairobi City County's large manufacturing firms for the study. Panel data analysis was employed.
Results: The findings indicated that corporate income taxes had a negative and significant effect on growth of manufacturing firms (β=-0.002, p=0.045); excise duty taxes had a positive and significant effect on growth of manufacturing firms (β=0.004, p=0.000); and custom duty taxes had a positive and significant effect on growth of manufacturing firms (β=0.005, p=0.005). Further, the interaction between government taxations and firm size had a negative and significant effect on growth of large manufacturing firms in Kenya (β=-0.0028, p=0.000). 
Conclusion: The study found that corporate taxes positively impact growth, as higher taxes correspond with increased income and tax contributions from rapidly growing firms. The relationship between excise duty and growth was positive but not statistically significant, suggesting little effect on large manufacturing firms. The study recommends maintaining current corporate tax rates for large manufacturers, as they do not impede growth. Policymakers should consider the minimal effects of these taxes when designing fiscal policies, and future research could investigate other tax-related factors. Additionally, firms are encouraged to expand their asset bases to enhance investment potential, improve funding security, and achieve economies of scale.
Factores psicosociales que influyen en la satisfacción laboral del personal de enfermería
Authors: López-Cudco Leidy Liceth
Published: January 2025

Job satisfaction in nursing personnel is a critical issue, given its direct relationship with the quality of health services. This study analyzes the psychosocial factors that influence job satisfaction, identifying both negative elements, such as job stress and burnout syndrome, and protective factors, such as social support, organizational interventions and professional development opportunities. Using a document review methodology, relevant studies were collected and analyzed from scientific databases, prioritizing recent works and approaches applied to the nursing field. The results show that adverse factors, such as excessive demands and an unfavorable organizational climate, generate emotional exhaustion and demotivation. In contrast, elements such as effective leadership, professional recognition and access to continuous training increase job satisfaction and commitment. The discussion underscores the importance of implementing comprehensive strategies that balance work demands with employee well-being. In conclusion, ensuring a healthy work environment through effective organizational policies not only improves staff well-being, but also strengthens the quality and sustainability of the health care system
Status of Padyak Drivers in Rosary Heights, Cotabato City
Authors:   Cotabato City State Polytechnic College, Sedik-Salam Marwisa
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study was to find out the status of the padyak or pedicab drivers in Rosary Heights 4, Cotabato City. The study utilized both quantitative design which described the socio-demographic profile of the respondents and qualitative design that determined the life experiences, reasons why these respondents engaged into driving padyak and common problems they encountered. An interview guide questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents. In the collection of data, purposive sampling technique was employed with the assistance of the barangay chairman and dispatcher who recommended the respondents of the study.
Perspectives of Filipino Youth on Poverty
Authors:   Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Bernarte Racidon
Published: January 2025

The study sought a descriptive understanding of the perspective of Filipino youth on the issue of poverty in terms of the weight of the issue, causes of poverty, ways to reduce poverty and consideration if they are living in poverty. The study used a quantitative research approach to learn about the issue of poverty, its causes, and ways to reduce it from the perspective of Filipino youth. Primary data was collected through the use of self administered survey of 401 Filipino youth, comprised of college level students. Moreover, descriptive method was utilized in the research design of the study to give a quantitative description of the general perspective of the Filipino Youth on poverty. The Filipino Youth viewed poverty as a serious social issue and believed that this is caused by the top ten causes of poverty in the Philippines. Also, these causes are not independent of each other because several items in the ranking can be linked to one another just like corruption and poor governance, low-wage rates and poor quality of education, and poor welfare system and rapid population growth to name a few. Filipino Youth are well aware of the current events most especially what is happening in their government which are somehow related or resulted to other causes of poverty. With everyday challenges the youth faces from doing schoolwork and participating in recreational activities to making significant plans for the future, it is important to note that, even though most of the respondents came from the lower social classes or the proletariat class of the society, they do not consider themselves poor or living in poverty. The respondents strongly suggest that to reduce poverty there should be free quality education for all, more job opportunities and stop in corruption in government, among others.
Exploring the Impact of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Toward Women Migrant Workers: A Case Study in Riau, Indonesia
Authors:   Universitas Budi Luhur, Witarti Denik Iswardani , Faradina Syarifah ,   Universitas Islam Riau,   Universitas Mercu Buana, Ridaryanthi Melly , Puspita Anggun ,   Universitas Budi Luhur
Published: January 2025

The opportunity for working outside the homeland to pursue a better life is
tempting, specially for those who are living unsettled in terms of economic context and with improper education. This situation has brought some issues pertaining to abuse of migrant workers, specially women. Human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation toward them are considered as criminal violation of human rights. Reports from various sources pertaining to trauma, humiliation and fear of physical violence and psychological perception are alarming. Regarding the phenomenon described, this study is intended to give a comprehensive overview on the impact of this issue in Riau, Indonesia which is considered as one of the strategic points in Indonesia where deviation of migrant workers flow occurs. Data were analyzed by considering the practical implication of socio-culture, psychology, and the aspects of national security. Pull and push factors of the situation are revealed as the trigger of the desire for working abroad by considering the interaction among communities. Recommendations for holding counselling services to the victims to minimize their psychological distress, as well as improve their well-being, become part of the rehabilitation of victims. Trafficking as part of national security will be discussed critically as part of political aspects.
Philippine Historiography: Issues and Trends
Authors:   Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sebastian Raul Roland
Published: January 2025

The article provides a critical perspective through which the development of Philippine historiography can be viewed. The author starts with a discussion of Western/European conception of history and compares it with authentic Filipino conception of kasaysayan. The article argues that these developments are anchored to specific ideological changes through time. History serves as a legitimation of Spanish colonialism by means of the narratives by the early Spanish missionaries. History was also utilized as protest (e.g. the historical and ethnological researches by the Filipino propagandists). The article thus supports the idea that history, far from being objective, is political.
Student’s Acquisition of Global Education Perspectives in Social Studies
Authors:   Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sto. Tomas Branch, Batangas, Tuazon Ariel , Claveria Janice ,   De La Salle University, Lipa City, Batangas
Published: January 2025

The world is interdependent. The survival and well-being of a country is intimately related to its ability to deal effectively with other people and nations. With a host of international issues, global studies can be viewed as basic education. In this regard, the study aimed to determine how the promotion of global education in Social Studies impacts on students’ acquisition of global perspectives in the public secondary schools in the DepEd Division of Batangas City. Three hundred fifty-four students participated in the investigation. Results of the study showed that promotion of global education is significantly related to students’ acquisition of global perspectives. The teachers amply integrated global education in their lessons and that their students possessed global perspectives. Global education was regarded as an inherent and important component of the Social Studies curriculum. The discussion of world problems, issues and concerns enabled students to develop virtues of empathy, responsibility and civic mindedness making them global citizens beyond national boundary. The subject Social Studies sufficiently provided a setting for the students to develop global perspectives.
Student Perspectives on Peer Learning: from ‘Genius Friends’ to ‘Learning Twice by Teaching’
Authors:   The University of Western Australia, Ghisalberti Marco , Haupt Jaqueline
Published: January 2025

Peer learning, whereby students learn with and from each other, is an integral component of learning in a university setting, yet is rarely formally incorporated into the classroom. Team-Based Learning is an alternative to lecture-based instruction where the majority of class time is spent with student teams working on complex problems and where the majority of the unit assessment is based on team submissions. Phenomenographic analysis of student interviews in a Team-Based Learning unit reveals clear student appreciation of the benefits of structured peer learning, irrespective of individual student capability. Furthermore, the students see team activities as representing a set of ‘opportunities’, namely to: (1) demonstrate contribution to the team, (2) learn from the team, (3) teach other team members, and (4) develop superior team capability. Students who utilise the opportunity to learn from the team emphasise the identification of a highly capable individual (a ‘genius friend’) within the team. Students who utilise the opportunity to teach the team point to the teaching of peers as a means of consolidating and testing their own understanding. The highly-structured team activities inherent to Team-Based Learning, as well as a consequential peer evaluation scheme, are seen to be vital in harnessing the benefits of peer learning.
Identifying Threshold Concepts in First-Year Statistics
Authors:   The University of Western Australia, Khan R. Nazim
Published: January 2025

Every discipline has a limited number of fundamental concepts. Discipline experts will identify some of these as threshold concepts. An understanding of threshold concepts is expected to provide an insight into the discipline and enhance learning and understanding. In this paper I will investigate threshold concepts for first-year business statistics, which is a compulsory unit for all business majors in the School of Business at The University of Western Australia. The investigation will be based on analysis of examination scripts. As this is an initial investigation, I will focus on identifying threshold concepts in one topic only.
Insights Gained from Analysis of Performance and Participation in a Flipped Classroom
Authors:   The University of Western Australia, Hodkiewicz Melinda R.
Published: January 2025

A flipped classroom uses technology to move lectures outside the classroom, reserving the time inside the classroom for learning activities that connect concepts with practice. There has been limited research looking at student behaviours in a flipped learning environment and the extent to which students actually prepare for the face-to-face workshop experience as anticipated in the flipped learning model. Data collected from the learning management system (LMS) is used to examine the relationship between participation in pre-workshop activities and performance in a flipped learning class. The study cohort is a large class of final-year bachelor and master of engineering students studying Risk, Reliability and Safety. Results show that participation associated with looking at pre-workshop materials and engaging in discussion boards is positively related to performance in summative assessments. There are lower levels of participation by international students in pre-work and discussion boards compared to their domestic counterparts; this may be related to language and the need to improve ‘engineering business’ skills. This work shows how technology, in the form of the data on participation collected in the LMS, can also be used to examine student behaviour, inform flipped learning teaching practice and identify future research questions.
Developing an Instrument for Self-Evaluation of Teaching and Learning Competencies: A Review of Faculty Professional Development and the Changing Higher Education Landscape in Singapore
Authors:   University of Western Australia, Cheong Grace
Published: January 2025

This paper forms part of a doctoral study focused on the development and validation of an instrument for the self-evaluation of teaching and learning competencies for the purpose of faculty professional development. The rapid expansion of the higher education sector in Singapore has called for new approaches to university teaching that are adjusted to modern, more student-centered, and technologically enabled learning contexts. The changing visions on student learning and the evolution of the teaching role require university teachers to develop themselves professionally on a continuous basis. It is therefore timely to have a taxonomy of teaching and learning competencies that can be used within a professional development model for academics to perform a self-assessment of their current pedagogical knowledge and skill levels as well as to set their learning and development goals. This paper is a systematic literature review of the concepts, theories, and contexts involved in competency studies as well as the dynamic changes in the Singapore higher education landscape.
Teaching in Catholic Schools from the Perspectives of Lay Teachers, 1940-1980
Authors:   University of Western Australia, Cloud Natalie
Published: January 2025

This paper seeks to address a gap in the literature regarding lay teachers and their role and status within Catholic schools. Studies have been carried out investigating this from the perspective of teaching religious and the Catholic Church but have yet to fully investigate this from the lay teachers’ perspectives themselves. The period 1940-1980 was chosen over many other periods of time not merely because this was an era of great change within the Catholic Church which impacted Catholic education globally, particularly with the occurrence of the Second Vatican Council; but also, because the opportunity to interview teachers from this era will not be available for much longer. Lay teachers from Adelaide, South Australia, were interviewed to learn about their perspectives on teaching in Catholic schools. The interviews were analysed using open coding and axial coding. It is hoped that in understanding the perspectives of these teachers, researchers and educators will gain a deeper knowledge of the role and status of the lay teacher in Catholic education from 1940 to 1980, broadening the context of the Catholic education system in order to enable a greater understanding of the system as it stands today.
The Need to Broaden the Research Agenda on Irish Women Who Became Female Religious Teachers in Australia, with Particular Reference to the Period up to 1922
Authors:   University of Western Australia, O’Donoghue Tom
Published: January 2025

This paper highlights the need for studies to be undertaken on Irish women who became ‘female religious’ in Roman Catholic religious communities and who taught in Australian schools up until 1922. The paper is structured in three parts. It opens by outlining the international context that gave rise to the existence of these personnel in Australia. The more specific background is then sketched out. A broad overview of the literature on the distinct group of teachers in Australia in question follows and the fact that the current research base on them is somewhat unwieldy and disjointed is highlighted. This contention in turn, it is argued, indicates the need for engagement in a major research programme which takes a macro perspective on Irish female religious as teachers in Australia.
Parameters for a Cultural History of Education in South Africa
Authors:   North-West University, South Africa, Wolhuter Charl
Published: January 2025

The aim of this chapter is to discuss the parameters for a construction of a scholarly Cultural History of Education in South Africa. The historiography of South African education reflects the context (demographic and otherwise) of the country. Three clearly distinguishable paradigms are evident: a conservative Afrikaner paradigm, a liberal paradigm, and a neo-Marxist conflict paradigm. At this point in time, a Cultural History (or actually Cultural Histories) of Education is urgently needed to complement these three paradigms. While the first assignment of such Cultural Histories of Education is the explication of different conceptualisations of the educational past of the country, cultural historians of education cannot be stenographers only. The explicated histories should be taken further as the raw material for an intercultural dialogue and, while steering away from the two caveats of allowing uncritically anything to go and foisting down one hegemonic version of history, these histories should be utilised to build a humane society and education system, worthy to take note of by the international community.
Mentoring and Assessing Student Teachers on School Placement: Integrating Theory and Practice
Authors:   University College Cork, Hall Kathy ,   Dublin City University, Murphy Regina , Ní Áingléis Bernadette , Rutherford Vanessa
Published: January 2025

This paper examines the extent to which School Placement (SP) maximizes opportunities for integrating theory and practice in student teachers’ professional learning. Part of a larger project (Hall et al, 2018), the paper is based on a four-year longitudinal study, commissioned by the Teaching Council of Ireland, of a new policy initiative in which teacher educators are required to work in partnership with schools to equip student teachers to teach critically and reflectively. The paper briefly summarizes the current policy in Ireland against relevant international literature on SP. The main part of the paper analyses evidence on mentoring and assessment, and the respective roles adopted by Higher Education Institution (HEI) tutors and school-based staff, highlighting some alignments and tensions in these roles. It discusses the variability of experience and the implications for maximizing the fit between theory and practice in the experience of the student teacher.
Strategy In The Islamic Capital Market (2024)
Authors: Gumala Defa Kikim
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this research is to analyze the problem which then becomes a strategic step in the form of an action plan for the development of the Islamic capital market which has increased from year to year. The research method used is a literature study based on journals. Data collection is done through Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Furthermore, the data that has been collected is analyzed using Urgency, Seriousness, and Growth (USG) analysis. Based on the USG analysis, there are problems that occur that can hinder the development of Islamic capital markets in Indonesia. The problems focused on include an economic system that has not supported, lack of knowledge of investment products in the Islamic capital market, inadequate public perception due to lack of literacy, trust issues on Islamic products and lack of regulation. From these problems, a work action plan was made as a solution which eventually became the development strategy of the Islamic capital market in Indonesia. The fishbone diagram is used to find out the strategy in optimizing the development of the Islamic capital market which starts from the problem of the development of the Islamic capital market in Indonesia. The fishbone diagram shows the problems that become a reference in the development strategy of the Islamic capital market in Indonesia.