bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Properties of Mixed-Ligand Complexes of Some Metal(II) Ions with Barbituric Acid and 1,10-Phenanthroline Ligands
Authors: Ishola Kayode Taiwo , Olaoye Oluwabiyi James , Oladipo Mary Adelaide , Odedokun Omobola Ajibike , Aboyeji Oyebanji Oluseun
Published: November 2023

Many pathogenic organisms have developed resistance to many antibiotics, which leads to an increase in the spread of many microbial infections. There is an urgent need to find more effective drugs to curb widespread transmission. Hence, this study synthesized and evaluated the antimicrobial activities of mixed-ligand complexes of Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Mn(II), and Zn(II) ions with barbituric acid and 1,10 phenanthroline ligands in effort to find more effective antibiotics. The complexes were characterized using elemental analysis, metal analysis, melting points, solubility tests, and spectroscopic analyses (IR and UV-visible). The antimicrobial activities of the complexes were evaluated against two gram-positive bacteria (Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus), two gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Clostridium spp.), and four pathogenic fungi (Candida albicans, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and Saccharomyces cerevisiae). The biological activities of the metal complexes were compared to the activities of some conventional antibiotics. The molecular formulas for the complexes in 1:1:1 (L-M-L) were established based on the results of the elemental and metal analyses. The IR spectroscopic data results showed the coordination of 1,10-phenanthroline to the metal ions through the nitrogen donor atom, while barbituric acid coordinated with the metal ions through nitrogen and oxygen atoms. The formation of the complexes was confirmed by UV-visible spectroscopic data. Many of the mixed-ligand metal complexes demonstrated higher biological activities than the standard drugs and also succeeded where the conventional antibiotics failed. Therefore, the metal complexes could be considered as more efficacious antibiotics that could be added to the arsenal of effective antibiotics for the prevention of the intrinsic problems of multidrug resistance.

Keywords: Bacteria, Fungi, Ligands, Metal complexes, Multidrug resistance, Barbituric acid
Activated Carbon Based on Borassus aethiopum Shells, Hulls, Kernels and Fruits for Removal of Phenol and 2-Chlorophenol from Water
Authors: Ndatiye Ndatiye W. , Mkayula Lupituko L. , Kinunda Grace A.
Published: November 2023

This study aimed at developing activated carbons from Borassus aethiopum shells (BaS), hulls (BaH), kernels (BaK) and fruits (BaF) for removing phenol (Ph) and 2-chlorophenol (2-CP) from aqueous solution. The preparation of the activated carbons involved carbonization of the starting materials at 500 ºC followed by chemical activation at 600 ºC using 0.5 M H3PO4 acid. The prepared activated carbons were found to be mesoporous having pore sizes and surface areas in the range of 3.2 to 3.5 nm and 644 to 740 m2/g, respectively. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) thermograms showed that the prepared activated carbons can be applied in the batch solution with a temperature not greater than 500 ºC as above this temperature, the materials decompose. Adsorption experiments showed that the uptake of 100 mg/L of Ph and 2-CP from water is favourable using an adsorbent dose of 0.5 g and a contact time of 6 hours. On the other hand, the batch solution of pH 8 and 6 favoured the adsorption of Ph and 2-CP, respectively. Moreover, the adsorption of the aforementioned adsorbates strongly depended on their initial concentrations and temperature of the batch solution. Equilibrium adsorption isotherms fitted into both Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms, but the Freundlich adsorption model was found to have the highest regression value, hence the best fit.
Women Empowerment through Employability & Entrepreneurship Skills
Authors: Sirisha S.
Published: November 2023

Traditionally, wage employment was found in the agricultural sector, but now the number of women workers is increasing in the service and industrial sectors. The government has developed several plans to strengthen the role and contribution of women. Various schemes and incentives are offered by government and non-government agencies to encourage and support women entrepreneurs. These incentives, systems, and favorable policies create a better working environment for them to promote the growth of women's entrepreneurship in the country. The current scenario has favored entrepreneurs, as the government has introduced Brand India, Startup India, and many other programs to promote entrepreneurship in the country. Entrepreneurship involves risk, innovation, and immense creativity. The inner courage, skills, and amazing abilities of the entrepreneur are the core of the entrepreneurial instinct. Entrepreneurs face many challenges when creating and implementing new business ideas. Women, who are the primary caregivers, have many more responsibilities than men. Although they face many challenges, they are given the inherent responsibility of maintaining a smooth balance between work and family life. In the present scenario, women are now seeking gainful employment in various fields due to modernization, urbanization, globalization, the improvement of educational institutions, and the increasing awareness in which they participate. Education increases knowledge, which enables access to resources and opportunities. Empowering women through their own positive decision-making, access to information, and management of resources increases the economic strength of the country. Entrepreneurship is the future of today's society. The study is based on a desk study. This document is about empowering and up skilling women through entrepreneurial opportunities. This article seeks to highlight the policy support provided to women entrepreneurs in India. The purpose of this study is to understand the role of entrepreneurship in women's empowerment. The article concludes with some suggestions to promote women's entrepreneurship and the healthy growth of the Indian economy.
Patrimonio rural del convento de santa Inés de Sevilla en la Edad Media
Authors: Fernández Toro Cristina
Published: November 2023

El convento de Santa Inés de Sevilla tuvo una gran importancia económica durante la Edad Media debido al extenso patrimonio que albergó, en gran parte procedente de la dotación inicial que su fundadora, doña María Coronel realizó al mismo. Teniendo en cuenta que durante este período histórico nos encontramos ante un mundo en su mayoría rural, muchas de estas propiedades fueron de esta naturaleza. Así pues, en base al catálogo documental del convento se pretende analizar las propiedades rurales del mismo durante la Edad Media. Para ello se realizará una selección de la documentación en función de los temas que se tratan: vías de formación, composición (tipología, localización, infraestructura) y sistemas de explotación.
IPV6 y el internet de todas las cosas
Authors: Muñoz Claudia Imelda Ruiz , González Roberto Azael Lozano , Ruiz Jorge Armando Reyes
Published: November 2023

El Internet de las Cosas (IoT) es un término que se ha empezado a utilizar para definir actividades de la vida cotidiana que requieren conectividad a Internet. Se pretende unir a todos los dispositivos posibles a la red y con ello se relacionan directamente con más direcciones IP, el gran problema es que el esquema de direccionamiento actual basado en IPv4 está agotado. Constituyéndose este factor en el punto fundamental que vincula al protocolo IPv6 y el internet de las cosas. El esquema de direccionamiento bajo IPv6, provee una cantidad casi infinita de direcciones IP, que sin ningún problema podrá satisfacer la gran demanda de direccionamiento para los dispositivos que requieran de conectividad. Con esta nueva manera de conexión, la posibilidad de que cada vez más dispositivos electrónicos se conecten entre si crece día con día, haciendo realidad el sueño de un universo interconectado e inteligente, donde será posible controlar todo por la web desde un medio electrónico.
Acute Mesenteric Ischemia: Basic concepts, Diagnosis, Treatment Options and Outcomes.
Authors:   Surgical Resident. Clínica Hospital Mérida, ISSSTE. Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán. Medical Student. Universidad Anáhuac Cancún., Echeverría Alexis Emir Noguera , Forfori- Palomo Mathilda Giorgia ,   Medical Student. Universidad Anáhuac Cancún., García- Nuñez Isa Dalai ,   Medical Student. Universidad Anáhuac Cancún., Ibarra- Guerrero María Fernanda ,   MD. Universidad Anáhuac Mayab, Martínez- Morales Mauricio Gerardo ,   MD. Universidad Anáhuac Mayab, Rodríguez- Sosa Sergio Heinar ,   Surgical Resident. Clínica Hospital Mérida, ISSSTE. Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán., Jarquin Delgado Jesús Albertinio ,   Surgical Resident. Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad No. 25. Universidad Autónoma de Monterrey., Hernández- Luna J. Edgar Efraín ,   Surgical Resident. Hospital General Playa del Cármen, Servicios Estatales de Salud en Quintana Roo. Facultad de Medicina de, Vásquez-Muñoz Ileana Marisol ,   Surgical Resident. Hospital General Playa del Cármen, Servicios Estatales de Salud en Quintana Roo. Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Espadas-Velázquez Jorge Alberto ,   Surgical Resident. Hospital General Playa del Cármen, Servicios Estatales de Salud en Quintana Roo. Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán., Herrera-Villaseñor Enzo Alejandro ,   Medical Intern. Universidad Anáhuac Mayab., Lugo-Silvarán Pedro Ángel ,   Medical Intern. Universidad Anáhuac Mayab., Luna-Guerrero Carlos Enrique ,   General Surgeon. Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa., López-Rico Luis Armando ,   General Surgeon. Universidad de Guadalajara., García-Glaxiola Jackeline ,   Social Service MD Intern. Universidad de Guadalajara.
Published: November 2023

Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a group of diseases in which blood flow to the intestine is interrupted by occlusive or nonocclusive causes that include mesenteric arterial embolism, mesenteric arterial thrombosis, and mesenteric venous thrombosis. AMI risk factors include advanced age, Caucasian race, history of systemic arterial hypertension, arterial fibrillation, chronic kidney disease, and congestive heart failure. The clinical triad is characterized by the sudden onset of severe abdominal pain accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms in the presence of an identified embolic source. Diagnosis is commonly made using computed tomography angiography, where the obstruction is observed directly in occlusive causes. Treatment involves fluid resuscitation and restoring mesenteric artery circulation using endovascular or surgical procedures. The mortality rate varies depending on the patient's clinical history and treatment approach, with a higher risk associated with open surgery. Lifelong anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy may be necessary to prevent recurrence. Follow-up evaluations are recommended to monitor for restenosis and to prevent acute myocardial infarction.
Developing Information Gateway for Intelligent Decision-Making and Stability in Solar Power Generation
Authors: Lee Cheng-Wen , Wu Wen-Chuan
Published: November 2023

Abstract

This study has developed a specialized information gateway for inverters, utilizing relays, data converters, and single-board computers, among other components. Upon receiving data from the gateway, the server processes it to generate an intelligent solar monitoring system. The platform utilizes deep learning RNN and LSTM algorithms to forecast power generation at solar power plants, allowing for real-time monitoring of weather and power generation. By comparing actual and expected power generation data, the system can adjust equipment maintenance and cleaning schedules. It is designed to automatically alert staff members to take appropriate action when anomalous power generation data is continuously transmitted. Additionally, the system sends an alert for on-site inspection and removal of any abnormal situations to increase the stability of solar power generation. This study employs deep learning and IoT data collection to provide the knowledge necessary for intelligent decision-making and increased stability in solar power generation.

JEL classification numbers: C43, F68, H41.
Keywords: Solar energy, IoT monitoring, RNN, LSTN, Abnormal return.
Research on Local Employment Intention of College Graduates Facing Urban Economic Development: Based on R City in China
Authors:   The East Asian Trade Association, Wang Yiyuan , Yang Yanlu
Published: November 2023

Purpose - Based on the highly coupled relationship between local college graduates’ localized employment and urban economic development, this paper mainly studies the willingness and influencing factors of local college graduates’ localized employment.
Design/Methodology/Approach - Based on theoretical research, this paper takes R city in China as the specific research object. It uses a combination of academic research and empirical analysis methods to conduct a questionnaire survey on 306 students from four local universities in R city. A total of 231 valid questionnaires were collected, and the collected data was statistically analyzed using Spss.22.
Findings - This paper found that there are significant differences in the willingness of local employment among students from different universities in R city. Factors such as understanding of employment policies, attractiveness of employment policies, natural environment, convenience of life, housing prices, levels, wage levels, urban development prospects, and employment opportunities affect the willingness of local university students in R city to work locally. Among them, the positive impact of urban development prospects is the most prominent, followed by the understanding of employment policies. The attractiveness of employment policies and convenience of life, while housing prices have had a negative impact.
Research Implications - The research results of this article provide valuable references for local cities such as R city to formulate talent policies, attract talent aggregation, enhance the willingness of local university graduates to localize employment and build a virtuous cycle mechanism between education investment and economic output. R city should tell the future development story of the city well, formulate talent policies that are more conducive to talent aggregation without realizing the story, and better promote talent policies.
Improving SMEs Performance Based on Strategy Management
Authors: Maulana Lucky Hikmat
Published: November 2023

This study aims to analyze the expected return of stocks in the pharmaceutical sub-sector based on the capital asset pricing model (CAPM), arbitrage pricing theory (APT), and the Three Factor Model (TFM) during the COVID-19 pandemic from March 2020 to December 2023, and test the accuracy of the expected return prediction using the Mean Average Deviation (MAD). Determination of the pharmaceutical sub-sector as a research sample with the consideration of producing positive return growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, while at the same time, other companies were experiencing a downturn. The results showed that the average expected return was 3.69% based on the CAPM, 3.88% based on the APT formula, and 3.66% based on TFM calculations. However, there is no significant difference in the resulting expected return. The regression analysis concludes TFM is better than other asset pricing models. Beta significantly explains the average weekly pharmaceutical stock return. The measure of the MAD test concluded the CAPM is a model that can predict the expected return more accurately by the smallest MAD value. TFM is a model with the highest MAD value. The highest level of MAD, the less accurate prediction of the expected return.
Impact of Digital Transformation Strategies on Organizational Performance in the Retail Industry in Cameroon
Authors: Pierre Joseph
Published: November 2023

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of digital transformation strategies on organizational performance in the retail industry in Cameroon.

Methodology: The study adopted a desktop methodology. Desk research refers to secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. Desk research is basically involved in collecting data from existing resources hence it is often considered a low cost technique as compared to field research, as the main cost is involved in executive’s time, telephone charges and directories. Thus, the study relied on already published studies, reports and statistics. This secondary data was easily accessed through the online journals and library

Findings: The findings suggest that the implementation of digital transformation strategies in the retail industry in Cameroon has positively impacted organizational performance. Retailers adopting digital technologies have experienced improved customer engagement, streamlined operations, enhanced inventory management, and increased sales, ultimately leading to greater profitability and competitiveness in the market.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Resource-Based View (RBV) Theory, Innovation Diffusion Theory and Dynamic Capabilities Theory may be used to anchor future studies on the impact of digital transformation strategies on organizational performance in the retail industry in Cameroon. Retailers should explore partnerships, industry associations, and knowledge-sharing platforms to collectively address digital challenges, share best practices, and drive innovation. Regulatory bodies can encourage the responsible use of customer data for personalization while safeguarding privacy, thus fostering a conducive environment for digital transformation in the retail sector.
Pengaruh Multidimensi Customer Equity Terhadap Behavioral Loyalty Pada Pelanggan Aplikasi Mobile Food Delivery
Authors: Iman Aljenadryn Adzani , Riorini Sri Vandayuli , Sionaga Derby , Pakpahan Arnold
Published: November 2023

Penelitian bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh multidimensional customer equity terhadap behavioral loyalty yang dimediasi oleh attitudinal loyalty pada pelanggan aplikasi mobile food delivery. Dengan penyebaran kuesioner kepada 180 responden, pengambilan sampel menggunakan non-probability sampling dan purposive sampling. Analisis data menggunakan teknik structural equation model (SEM), SPSS serta software AMOS22. Hasil menampilkan variabel value equity tidak terdapat pengaruh signifikan terhadap attitudinal loyalty. Variabel brand equity, relationship equity berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap attitudinal loyaty. Kemudian attitudinal loyalty berpengaruh positif terhadap behavioral loyaty. Variabel value equity tidak terdapat pengaruh signifikan terhadap behavioral loyalty yang dimediasi oleh attitudinal loyalty dan brand equity, relationship equity berpengaruh positif terhadap behavioral loyaty yang dimediasi oleh attitudinal loyalty. Penelitian selanjutnya dapat memperluas penelitian di industri lain serta dapat menambahkan variabel baru.
Analisis Perputaran Modal Kerja Pada PT. Mayora Indah,Tbk
Authors: Fitria Lailani , Ningtyas Ayudia , Mainisa Ayuni , Wirana Kusuma Ilham
Published: November 2023

Abstrak: Tujuan utama dari di dirikannya suatu perusahaan adalah untuk meningkatkan profitabilitas bagi perusahaan tersebut. Dalam operasinya perusahaan selalu membutuhkan dana harian misalnya untuk membeli bahan baku, membayar gaji karyawan, membayar hutang dan sebagainya. Dana yang dimaksud adalah modal kerja, Modal  kerja sendiri adalah investasi jangka pendek yang meliputi kass, surat berharga, piutang, inventori dan seluruh aktiva lancar lainnya. Metode kuantitatif adalah jenis penelitian yang dilakukan pada objek PT Mayora Indah Tbk periode 2021-2022. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan perhitungan perputaran modal kerja diatas dapat diketahui bahwa pada tahun 2021 perputaran modal kerja sebesar 2,45 kali dengan periode perputaran modal kerja 147 hari, sedangkan  pada tahun 2022 perputaran modal kerja sebesar 2,38 kali dengan periode perputaran modal kerja 151 hari. Perputaran modal kerja pada tahun 2021 lebih banyak jika dibandingkan dengan tahun 2022. Yaitu sebesar 2,45 kali untuk tahun 2021 dan 2,38 kali untuk tahun 2022. Untuk periode hari perputaran modal kerja pada tahun 2021 lebih cepat jika dibandingkan dengan tahun 2022. Yaitu 147 Hari di tahun 2021 dan 151 hari di tahun 2022.
Analisis Pengaruh Strategi Bauran Pemasaran Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk
Authors: Dewi Ratna , Yuliatti Yuliatti , Maknun M. , Aphar Rahmadani Mutahli , Allaamah Dihaq , Ashar Dirga Dwi Putra
Published: November 2023

Penggunaan internet di Indonesia terus meningkat dari tahun ke tahun dan telah menjadi bagian tak terpisahkan dari kehidupan masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh berbagai faktor pemasaran, yaitu produk, harga, promosi, dan distribusi, terhadap keputusan pembelian. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kuantitatif dengan melibatkan pengumpulan data melalui kuesioner. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa faktor produk, harga, distribusi, dan promosi memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Temuan ini mengindikasikan bahwa strategi pemasaran yang efektif dapat berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan keputusan pembelian konsumen. Implikasi praktis dari penelitian ini adalah pentingnya perusahaan untuk mempertimbangkan faktor-faktor pemasaran tersebut dalam merancang strategi pemasaran mereka guna meningkatkan penjualan produk. Saran penelitian selanjutnya adalah melibatkan variabel-variabel lain yang mungkin juga memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen dalam konteks pasar online. Selain itu, penelitian lanjutan dapat memperluas cakupan geografis dan responden yang lebih luas untuk memperoleh pemahaman yang lebih komprehensif tentang perilaku pembelian online di Indonesia.
Pengaruh Pengetahuan Peraturan Perpajakan Dan Ketegasan Sanksi Pajak Terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM Di Kecamatan Lembang
Authors: Simanjuntak Angelina
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mencari tahu bagaimana pengetahuan peraturan perpajakan dan ketegasan sanksi pajak mempengaruhi kepatuhan wajib pajak UMKM di Kecamatan Lembang. Metode kualitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini, dengan cara menyebarkan kuesioner. Populasi penelitian mengacu pada wajib pajak UMKM yang ada di Kecamatan Lembang, dan sampel penelitiannya dari 50 UMKM yang telah dipilih. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan diantaranya adalah analisis statistik deskriptif, analisis regresi linier berganda, analisis asumsi klasik, pengujian hipotesis, serta koefisien determinasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepatuhan wajib pajak UMKM di Kecamatan Lembang dapat dipengaruhi secara positif signifikan oleh pengetahuan peraturan perpajakan dan ketegasan sanksi pajak.
Secondary School Teachers Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Levels and its Implications for Curriculum Implementation in Delta State
Authors: VAUGHAN Adewunmi F. AYO , AJANI Dele , OYEBADE Mary O.
Published: November 2023

Secondary education is vital to a nation’s sustainable growth. In Nigeria, this education is offered to provide trained manpower in key sectors that provide entrepreneurial, technical and vocational job specific skills for self-reliance. To achieve these objectives, effective curriculum implementation is one of the factors that cannot be over-looked. Teachers thus, need to possess in high levels, the Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) necessary for curriculum implementation. This was therefore, the focus of this study. Descriptive survey research design was employed in the study. Secondary school teachers in public schools in Delta State constituted the population. Purposive, multi-stage and simple random sampling techniques were used in selecting 88 schools and 2,200 teachers from five local government areas that made up the sample size. The instrument used was adapted from Mishra and Koehler (2006) TPACK model. The instrument was validated and tested for reliability and found reliable with a reliability co-efficient of 0.87. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency count, mean and standard deviation. The study found that secondary school teachers have high TPACK levels necessary for effective curriculum implementation. It was therefore recommended among others that, factors responsible for the high TPACK levels be identified and sustained.
Turkey’s Resolution Process and Its Endeavor to Be A Regional Power: Prospects and Constraints
Authors: KAYHAN PUSANE Özlem
Published: November 2023

Scholars have so far examined Turkey’s Kurdish resolution/peace process (2013-2015) from various perspectives. While some works have pursued a rational choice approach and focused on the Justice and Development Party (AKP) government’s strategic calculations vis-à-vis the PKK in initiating a peace process and maintaining it until 2015, others have analyzed Turkey’s experience within the framework of the conflict resolution scholarship. Instead, this paper’s starting point is the idea that the 2013-2015 resolution process was not merely a policy to put an end to an internal conflict, but it rather constituted a key aspect of the AKP’s ongoing endeavor to turn Turkey into a regional power. This paper places the 2013-2015 resolution process within the framework of regional and global dynamics and argues that from the mid-2000s onwards, the AKP government’s efforts to put an end to the PKK terrorism and resolve the Kurdish question in Turkey reflected the policy of a middle-power country, i.e. Turkey, to increase its power and influence in the region instead of a mere domestic peace process. Thus, the end of the resolution process in 2015 constrained Turkey’s potential achievements in the Middle East and beyond.
MERCADEO ECOLÓGICO, UNA ALTERNATIVA EMPRESARIAL ANTE EL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO
Authors: Campines Barría Francisco
Published: November 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación ha sido determinar si las empresas implementan el mercadeo ecológico dentro de sus estrategias empresariales como apoyo para contrarrestar el cambio climático. Por la naturaleza y   características de esta investigación, la metodología empleada tiene un enfoque mixto, de tipo descriptiva, su  diseño es  no experimental, de corte transversal. La técnica para la recolección de datos está apoyado de una encuesta. La población objeto de estudio estuvo conformada por 17 empresas agroindustriales localizadas en la provincia de Veraguas. Los resultados demuestran que el 71% de las agroindustria no implementan el mercadeo ecológico y solo un 29% si lo considera. En conclusión todas las empresas deben tomar cartas sobre el asunto y no solamente se preocupen por el presente tan crítico que se vive, sino en el futuro que se avecina, que puede ser más devastador si no se actúa cuanto antes.
Efeitos do desempenho ambiental, social e de governança na relevância das informações contábeis de empresas brasileiras
Authors: Barbosa Inaê de Sousa , Klann Roberto Carlos
Published: November 2023

Este estudo teve como objetivo analisar a relação entre o desempenho ambiental, social e de governança (ESG) e a relevância das informações contábeis de empresas brasileiras. A pesquisa é descritiva, documental e quantitativa. Sua amostra é composta por 241 empresas não financeiras listadas na B[3], no período de 2015 a 2019. Seus principais achados demonstram que o desempenho ESG se relaciona positivamente com o market-to-book (MTB) das empresas analisadas. Além disso, ao testar os pilares ESG individualmente, constatou-se que cada um deles também apresenta relação positiva com o MTB dessas empresas, de modo que tais informações possam ser consideradas value relevant. Conclui-se, então, que o engajamento em práticas ESG permite que as empresas demonstrem aos seus stakeholders seu comprometimento com práticas mais responsáveis e, com isso, tornem essas informações relevantes aos participantes do mercado, refletindo, assim, em seu valor de mercado.
Correlations Between Mindset and Participation in Everyday Activities Among Healthy Adolescents
Authors: Rosenberg Limor
Published: November 2023

Importance: Mindsets are personal beliefs that one’s abilities and personality traits can be improved and modified through education and effort. It is known that mindsets contribute to behavior and achievements; however, research on mindsets in the context of participation is still lacking.

Objective: To assess the correlations between mindsets and dimensions of participation among healthy adolescents and to explore the unique contribution of mindsets to the total explained variance of adolescents’ participation diversity, frequency, independence, enjoyment, and satisfaction.

Design: Cross-sectional.

Setting: Community in Israel.

Participants: Healthy adolescents (N = 115; 63 females, 52 males) ages 11 to 16 yr (M age = 13.77, SD = 1.22) and their parents.

Outcomes and Measures: The Mindset and Perseverance Questionnaire was used to assess mindsets regarding intelligence, emotions and behavior, and perseverance. The Adolescence Participation Questionnaire was used to assess participation in daily activities.

Results: Mindset regarding emotions, behavior, and perseverance was positively and moderately associated with all participation measures aside from diversity. Mindset regarding intelligence was not associated with participation. The regression analysis indicates that the explanatory variables had a significant modest contribution of 6% to 13% to the total explained variance in adolescents’ participation frequency, independence, and enjoyment. Of note, mindset regarding perseverance was found to be the main predictor.

Conclusions and Relevance: Mindsets and participation are correlated. Beliefs regarding perseverance and effort contribute significantly to various dimensions of adolescents’ participation. Occupational therapy practitioners may find growth mindset theory capable of enriching interventions aimed at promoting adolescents’ optimal participation.

What This Article Adds: This is the first study to assess adolescents’ mindset in the context of their participation. The findings demonstrate the significant contribution of mindsets regarding perseverance, effort, emotions, and behavior to participation in everyday activities among healthy adolescents. The findings can be incorporated into interventions aimed at promoting adolescents’ optimal participation.
Application of “Social Work Method” in Social Adaptation of Difficult Teenagers
Authors:   The Northeast Asian Business and Economic Association (NABEA), Li Huimin , Liu Jiayun
Published: November 2023

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to introduce the perspective of social work, utilizing professional means of helping others, integrating various social resources, and deeply exploring relevant strategies to improve the social adaptation of disadvantaged adolescents.
Design/Methodology/Approach - Based on the particularity, complexity, diversity, and the increasing number of teenagers in distress in recent years have aroused widespread concern from all walks of life. Through the investigation and interview of the distressed adolescents in some areas of Shandong Province, this paper discusses the present situation of their social maladjustment by using the mixed research method.
Findings - This paper analyzes the main influencing factors of social maladjustment from three dimensions: selfadaptation, behavior adaptation, and interpersonal adaptation. Self-adaptation is examined from two dimensions: identity and cultural value Behavioral adaptation is mainly the prosocial behavior and anti-social behavior of troubled adolescents in the process of social adaptation. And puts forward the strategies to solve the social maladjustment of the distressed adolescents by using three major methods of social work.
Research Implications - In the management of this paper, as a highly practical course, ‘Social Work Methods’ cannot achieve practical results solely relying on classroom teaching methods. Therefore, it is necessary to apply it to specific social life practices. This study focuses on the use of social work methods in the social adaptation of troubled adolescents to expand the use of social work methods in groups.
Theoretical Research on the Influencing Factors of Collaborative Innovation in the Coal Industry: Based on the Collaborative Innovation in China’s Coal Industry
Authors:   The Northeast Asian Business and Economic Association (NABEA), Wang Yiyuan , Yuan Baolun , Yang Yanlu
Published: November 2023

Purpose - Based on the importance of collaborative innovation in solving existing problems in the Chinese coal industry, this study mainly studies the categories of influencing factors of collaborative innovation in the Chinese coal industry.
Design/Methodology/Approach - Due to the deep vertical intersection and extensive horizontal correlation of existing problems in the Chinese coal industry, collaborative innovation in the Chinese coal industry requires the use of a ““full factor”” collaborative innovation method. This study mainly comprehensively sorts out and analyzes the categories of influencing factors that affect collaborative innovation in the Chinese coal industry from a theoretical perspective. Based on this, a “pyramid spiral” operational process model for all-factor collaborative innovation in ’China’s coal industry has been constructed.
Findings - Through theoretical analysis and model construction, this paper finds that the influencing factors of collaborative innovation in ’China’s coal industry are mainly divided into objective resource factors, subjective willingness factors, mode selection factors, and operational mechanism factors. Objective resource factors include research personnel, research funds, research facilities, research policies, and achievement transformation channels; Subjective willingness factors include research environment, resource complementarity, interest-driven, value orientation, etc; The factors for mode selection include the characteristics of scientific research projects, the level of research participants, etc; And the operational mechanism factors include team formation mechanism, mode selection mechanism, knowledge sharing mechanism, and achievement evaluation mechanism.
Research Implications - This study lays a the oretical foundation for empirical research on the mechanism of the influencing factors of collaborative innovation in the Chinese coal industry. Also, it provides reference for constructing the operational mechanism of collaborative innovation in the Chinese coal industry.
Relationship between cost-related factors and student retention in part-time teacher education programs in universities: The case of Kabarak University
Authors: Buliba Andati Verah , Ngala Frederick B J A , Tikoko Betty Talai
Published: November 2023

This study sought to establish the relationship between cost-related factors and student retention in part-time teacher education programs at Kabarak University in Nakuru County, Kenya. Student retention in part-time teacher education programs has been a critical concern to most universities in Kenya and beyond. This study used a close-ended questionnaire, a focus group discussion and an interview schedule as the data collection instruments. The study adopted a case study design. The main sampling techniques that were used in this study were census and purposive sampling techniques. Purposive sampling was used in the selection of the part-time program, which is the main interest of the researcher, part-time teacher-education programs, as well as the university under study. The target population was a total of 261 students enrolled in the Part-time Teacher Education Program with a sample size of 155 students. The results displayed that there is a statistically significant negative relationship between cost-related factors and student retention (r= -0.434**;p<0.01). The study concludes that the problem of low student retention in universities is exemplified by the ever-increasing tuition in institutions, which could have a significant impact on student retention. The study recommended that universities should focus on financial aid programs from the start of student studies, particularly those from low-income families, and find ways to meet their tuition costs. This approach would lead to increased student retention at the university.
Experiences of senior female academic leaders in Universities of Technology in South Africa
Authors:   , Mabaso Zanele
Published: November 2023

The relationship challenges faced by females in leadership ranks within higher education are seldom researched. There is a dearth of research that explores the relationships between females in higher education settings and their colleagues, along with their ability to climb the ropes of leadership. Females have become well equipped to compete in academia. However, many females in leadership roles in academia are not prepared for the lack of support and comradery from female and male associates, and this is why this study intends to explore the experiences of senior female academic leaders in Universities of Technology in South Africa. This research aim was achieved via a qualitative face-to-face interview of ten female leaders from six universities of technology in South Africa. The data collected were transcribed and reviewed for common emerging characteristics which were clustered according to common themes in order to explore common experiences of social aggression, perceived causes of these occurrences, along with their discernments of relationships with female colleagues in their respective universities of technology. These data consisted of a combination of primary data obtained from the interviews conducted from the ten female leaders’, and secondary data obtained from the review of previous literature, newspapers and magazines. Some of the findings of this study indicate a life-career advancement continuum as well as the absence of accountability on the part of higher-education institutions, which need to be considered in the implementation of national and international policy, in particular to females and leadership. The analysis of the interview transcriptions revealed five major categories in the participants’ perceptions of their early leadership development: strong work ethic, academically driven, confidence, overcoming obstacles, and early leadership roles. Within the theme of career choices, the following categories emerged: sponsors, opportunities, timing, and professional growth. Within the theme of intersectionality, the following personality attributes dominated: gender, social norms, race, and age. Within the theme of leadership experiences, the following codes emerged: confidence, assertiveness, and role expectations. Within the theme of cultivating future leaders, the following codes emerged: pay it forward and lessons learned. One of the limitations of this study is due to the fact that a purely qualitative approach was employed and this may result in inconclusive answers based on the analysis of the stories told by the respondents due to differences in the individuals, culture and the university atmosphere. The main recommendation of this study is that government drive accountability at higher education institutions to ensure the implementation of legislation and policy promoting access to women in leadership at the highest echelons.
The impacts of load shedding on selected formally registered b&b’s and guesthouses in Pietermaritzburg : survival strategies
Authors:   , Tembe Zwelithini Nhlosenhle
Published: November 2023

Load shedding hit the country for the first time in November 2007 - January 2008, disrupting businesses, closing mining operations and affecting B&B’s and Guesthouses. Eskom applies load shedding by stopping the electricity distribution throughout particular areas for a short period of time negatively impacting both businesses and households. The utilities debt is owed to a substantial loss of critical skills, poor quality of maintenance and inadequate workmanship, resulting in break-downs. These breakdowns have given rise to a unique expression regularly used in SA, known as ‘load shedding’. The study aimed to investigate the impacts of load shedding and suggest survival strategies as used by selected formally registered B&B’s and Guesthouses in Pietermaritzburg. The study employed the qualitative method to data collection and analysis because of the nature of the research objectives that the study sought to satisfy. Data were collected through secondary sources during the literature reviews as well as through interviews with owners and managers of selected B&B’s and Guesthouses in the area of Pietermaritzburg. B&B’s and Guesthouses may be the most vulnerable compared to larger organisations such as hotels. The reason being that B&B’s and Guesthouses lack capital resources, financial support and the majority are not able to afford backup facilities to guarantee power supply. As the study discovered that the load shedding phenomenon was not about to disappear in South Africa due to ageing infrastructure, demand exceeding supply and inefficiencies. While government and power and energy industry intervention is critical, it remains imperative for owners of B&B’s and Guesthouses to invest in alternative sources of energy and implement strategies for the resilience and sustainability of their small businesses.
Agroecological monitoring in Russian agriculture
Authors:   Altai State University, Starikova Maria
Published: November 2023

Agroecological monitoring is a sustainable approach to agriculture that emphasizes the importance of environmental principles in agricultural practice. This article discusses the features of the use of agroecological monitoring and its advantages for agriculture in the regions of Russia. Keywords: AGROMONITORING, AGRICULTURE, GIS, DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
An Analysis Study on the Effect of Increasing Carbon Dioxide Gas and Climate Change on Temperatures in Libya
Authors: Ben Miloud Haifa M. Ben Miloud , Ashargawi Amel Saad Ashargawi
Published: November 2023

Carbon dioxide CO2 has been increased in the atmosphere and therefore had a significant impact on global warming on the world. Libya had the share of high temperatures in recent years reached 22.6 0C compared to about 20.9 0C in 1980. It was noted the increase of carbon dioxide over Libya in the time series (1980-2019) has stepped from 338.8 PPM in 1980, to reach 409.6 PPM in 2019. In this study, a statistical analysis of the data to determine the type and strength of the relationship between the two variables, carbon dioxide (CO2 PPM) and temperature (0C), was performed. It showed that there is a percentage of the effect gas carbon dioxide on the temperature up to 32.6%, and the relationship between the variables is positive, and the correlation coefficient is 0.571. Through analysis of variance to test the significance of the quality of the model, there is a linear relationship between the two variables, and the value of t indicates that there is an effect of carbon dioxide on temperatures.
Electricity from Wastewater Treatment Plants
Authors: Miskeen Abdulhakeem , Elzer Rahma , Mangir Ibrahim , Nassar Yasser , J. El-Khozondar Hala , M. Khaleel Mohamed , A. Ahmed Abdussalam , Alsharif Abdulgader , I. Alzayani Ibrahim
Published: November 2023

Wastewater treatment plants that are located in high places can provide opportunities for generating sustainable energy, by installing hydroturbines at inlet and exit pipes of wastewater treatment plants, as well as exploiting the sludge resulting from the treatment process as a source for generating biogas, which can be used to generate electric power. Then the treated water is used to irrigate ornamental trees in the roads, gardens and forests, as well as the residues of the fermentation process are used as organic fertilizer and to improve the quality of agricultural soil. In this research, a hybrid system consisting of a hydroelectric station and an electric generator working on biogas was proposed at the wastewater treatment plant in Gharyan. This is because the city is distinguished by its high location, about 713 m above sea level. . The obtained results showed that the proposed hybrid renewable energy system will provide the wastewater treatment plant an electric power of 490 kW, which is sufficient to cover 87.5% of the plant's electrical energy consumption. The amount of treated water was about 13,000 m3/day, and the amount of organic fertilizer was about 17 tons/day. The investment value was estimated at about $1,478,000, and the leveized cost of energy LCOE was estimated at about 2.88 ¢/kWh. The annual net profit from the proposed system is estimated at $307,765/year, and the payback time money at 3.44 years. The proposed system will prevent the release of an annual amount of CO2 gas estimated at 1,886 tons.
A RELAÇÃO ENTRE ALIENAÇÃO PARENTAL E DIVÓRCIO: A APLICABILIDADE DOS MEIOS PUNITIVOS NO ORDENAMENTO JURÍDICO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Silva Kaira Cristina da Costa , Lima Mirella Katrine Sousa , Cronemberger Izabel Herika Gomes Matias
Published: November 2023

O presente trabalho aborda a relação entre alienação parental e divórcio, com foco nos fatores que afetam a aplicabilidade dos meios punitivos no ordenamento jurídico Brasileiro. Destaca que a alienação parental estabeleceu a igualdade parental entre os dois genitores e o direito fundamental das crianças de conviverem de forma ampla e pacífica com ambos. O objetivo geral é analisar os elementos jurídicos da guarda compartilhada que tem como mecanismo o enfrentamento a alienação parental. Os objetivos específicos são compreender as questões que norteiam a guarda compartilhada e que inibem e evitam a alienação parental; identificar a importância do instituto da guarda compartilhada, na tomada de decisões e no tempo de convivência, e como ela pode fortalecer os vínculos existentes, e torna-los mais fortes e equilibrados; apresentar jurisprudências que apontem meios punitivos da ocorrência da alienação  parental.  A metodológica deste estudo foi realizado uma pesquisa bibliográfica qualitativa descritiva, mediante leituras sistemáticas em artigos, teses e livros, com revisão da literatura em que se norteiam as principais teses, que regem o tema. Os resultados desta pesquisa nos mostra que a jurisprudência brasileira tem variado em relação à aplicação de medidas punitivas, como multas e mudanças na guarda, em casos de alienação parental.
UMA PERSPECTIVA CRÍTICA ACERCA DAS NULIDADES NO PROCESSO PENAL: A RELATIVIZAÇÃO DAS GARANTIAS FUNDAMENTAIS A PARTIR DA EXIGÊNCIA DESCABIDA DA COMPROVAÇÃO DE PREJUÍZO
Authors: Neves Gabriela de Oliveira das
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo se dedicou a analisar as relativizações de direitos e garantias fundamentais a partir do não reconhecimento das nulidades como absolutas, exigindo-se - de maneira descabida e cada vez mais – a demonstração do prejuízo para invalidade do ato.  A pesquisa se funda na premissa de que não há consenso na doutrina e na jurisprudência acerca do que é nulidade relativa e do que é nulidade absoluta, sendo a principal consequência a relativização dos direitos e garantias fundamentais.  A partir de pesquisa bibliográfica-documental busca-se analisar o sistema penal atual, os fenômenos histórico-culturais que os permeiam e as concepções e implicações do instituto em estudo. Os resultados alcançados demonstram que as decisões dos tribunais são baseadas exclusivamente na ideia de não invalidade do ato e consequente repetição, mesmo que pra isso seja necessário a não observância dos regramentos processuais e constitucionais.  Conclui-se que há emergência na uniformização das decisões e na observância dos diplomas legais, com consequente salvaguarda dos direitos de quem se sujeita ao processo penal.