bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ՀՀ ներդրումային քաղաքականության պրոբլեմները ներդրողների վարքի տեսանկյունից / The problems of the RA investment policy with a view on the investor behaviour
Authors: Kyureghyan A. M.
Published: January 2025

Investments play a significant role in the economic development of any state and salvation of social issues, in the improvement of the national defense capability, as well as shaping economic base for ensuring its national security. The implementation of investment programs enables the increase of manufacturing capacities and volumes of production, the improvement of technical and technological support, this in its turn making it possible to add to the competitiveness of products displayed at international markets, and to increase the volumes of export, including armaments and military equipment. At the contemporary stage of the RA’s economy development, one of the most urgent tasks is the activation of investments and primarily from abroad. The salvation of this task is a key premise for ensuring further steady economic growth. There are several possible models of salvation. This article analyzes the model adopted in the Kingdom of Thailand as an ultimately acceptable and efficient, according to the author, model for adapting to the RA conditions. The investment policy developed in Thailand provides for significant increase of investor confidence and investment attractiveness of the state. At the same time, it is worthwhile noting that the level of influence of each factor, hindering the active involvement of investors, should be found out for localizing this experience in the RA. With this view, the article argues not only these very factors, but also draws forward mechanisms to counter them.
Effectiveness of Horticultural Therapy on Improving Memory, Alexithymia, and Severity of Symptoms in Patients with Persistent Depressive Disorder
Authors: Salemi Mohammad Hossein , Foroozandeh Elham , Asadi-Gharneh Hossein Ali
Published: January 2025

Depressive disorder causes unpleasant consequences in various areas of life, such as memory impairments and alexithymia. Based on this, this study aims to determine the effectiveness of horticultural therapy in improving memory, alexithymia, and reducing the severity of symptoms of patients suffering from persistent depressive disorder. The research design was semi-experimental and pre-test post-test with a control group. The statistical population of the present study includes all patients with persistent depressive disorder who met the criteria. 30 patients were selected by purposive sampling and randomly placed into experimental and control groups. The instruments used in the research were the Beck Depression Questionnaire, the Wechsler Working Memory Test, and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale. Participants in the experimental group took part in group gardening activities twice a week during 8 2-hour sessions. While the members of the control group did not participate in these activities. After the post-test, the data were analyzed using multivariate covariance analysis by SPSS-24 software. The results of the research showed that horticultural therapy was effective in reducing the severity of depression symptoms in patients with persistent depression (P<0.05), but not effective in improving memory and reducing alexithymia (P<0.05). According to the results of the research, it is possible to suggest the use of horticultural therapy as an intervention method to reduce depression symptoms in patients with persistent depressive disorder, and patients with persistent depression can take the benefits of horticultural therapy to reduce their depression symptoms.
The Evolving Learner: Educational Psychology's Perspectives on Growth and Development
Authors: Darbani Seyed Ali , Atapour Neda
Published: January 2025

This article aims to explore the multidimensional influences on learner development within educational psychology, focusing on learner autonomy, engagement, the impact of technology, and the integration of cultural diversity in educational settings. A narrative review method was utilized, synthesizing studies from various educational contexts. This included an analysis of learner interaction, motivational psychology, adaptive learning systems, and the integration of digital technologies in education. The review reveals that learner autonomy, engagement, and the effective use of technology significantly contribute to learner development. Additionally, cultural diversity and social-emotional learning play crucial roles in shaping educational outcomes. Emerging technologies such as AI, AR, and VR show potential in enhancing learning experiences. The article concludes that educational practices are evolving towards being more learner-centered and technology-enhanced. It emphasizes the importance of adaptive learning environments and suggests future research directions in educational technology and pedagogy to support holistic learner development.
Validation of an Educational Counseling Model Based on Dawis' Work Adjustment Theory and Its Effectiveness on Motivation and Psychological Capital of University Entrance Exam StudentsMohammad
Authors: Hojjati Mahbobeh , Zadhasn Zohreh
Published: January 2025

The present study aimed to validate the conceptual model of educational counseling based on Dawis' Work Adjustment Theory and to examine its effectiveness on the motivation and psychological capital of university entrance exam students. This research was a mixed-methods study, where the qualitative part utilized conceptual modeling based on content analysis according to the conventional design method, with texts as its instrument. The results of this part indicated that among the concepts of this theory, personality styles containing four dimensions: speed, effort, persistence, and response pattern, were identified as the best concepts for educational counseling. These concepts were selected from this theory, and the conceptual model of educational counseling based on Dawis' Work Adjustment Theory was extracted. The quantitative part was a quasi-experimental or pretest-posttest design with a control group. The sample consisted of 32 female students in the twelfth grade selected by convenience sampling from a high school in Najafabad and then non-randomly assigned into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received an educational package in 8 sessions of 90 minutes each. The research instruments included Harter's Academic Motivation (1981) and Luthans' Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ) (2007). Both groups were evaluated in three stages: pretest, posttest, and follow-up. Descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and inferential (analysis of covariance) statistics were used to examine and analyze the data. The results showed that this method was effective in improving motivation and psychological capital. From the qualitative part, the conceptual model of educational counseling based on Dawis' Work Adjustment Theory was extracted. According to the findings of this study, it can be said that the conceptual model of educational counseling based on Dawis' Work Adjustment Theory is a suitable method for increasing the motivation and psychological capital of university entrance exam students.
Emotional Pathways to Engagement: Predicting Academic Engagement through Academic Emotions among High School Girls
Authors: Sajadifar Saham , Namazi Seyedeh Afsaneh
Published: January 2025

Objective: This study aims to explore the predictive relationship between academic emotions and academic engagement among female high school students.

Methods and Materials: Utilizing a quantitative research design, this study surveyed 240 female high school students in Estahban city, employing the Achievement Emotions Questionnaire (AEQ) to measure academic emotions and the Academic Engagement Scale (AES) for academic engagement. The sample was selected through stratified random sampling, and data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis in SPSS version 27 to assess the predictive power of academic emotions on engagement.

Findings: The results indicate that academic emotions significantly predict academic engagement, accounting for 40% of the variance in engagement levels. Specifically, class-related emotions (B = 2.33, p < .05), learning-related emotions (B = 2.02, p < .05), and test-related emotions (B = 2.20, p < .05) were found to have a positive and significant impact on academic engagement. These findings highlight the nuanced role that different academic emotions play in shaping students' engagement with their studies.

Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of academic emotions as key determinants of academic engagement among high school students. It suggests that positive academic emotions can enhance engagement, while negative emotions may serve as barriers. The findings advocate for the incorporation of emotional support and management strategies within educational practices to foster an environment conducive to student engagement.
Effectiveness of Quality of Life Therapy on Improving Psychological Capital and Emotion Regulation of Mothers of Patients with Neurological and Mental Disorders
Authors: Tayebmanesh Leila , Alireza Saadati Seyed
Published: January 2025

The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of quality of life therapy training in improving psychological capital and emotion regulation among mothers of patients with neurological and mental disorders in Isfahan city. The statistical population consisted of all mothers of patients with neurological and mental disorders who had files at the Nooralmahdi Rehabilitation Center in Isfahan. The sample of this study included 30 mothers of patients with neurological and mental disorders who met the research entry criteria and were then randomly assigned to either the control or experimental group. While the control group was on the waiting list, the experimental group received the quality of life therapy package in 8 sessions of 90 minutes each. The research tools were the Luthans Psychological Capital Questionnaire (2007) and the Garnefski Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (2001). Both groups were assessed in two stages, pre-test and post-test. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (multivariate analysis of covariance) were used for data analysis and examination. The results indicated that psychological capital and its dimensions significantly improved, but emotion regulation did not change in either the adaptive or maladaptive dimensions. According to the findings of this study, it can be said that quality of life therapy training is effective for improving the psychological capital of mothers of patients with neurological and mental disorders, but other complementary psychological interventions are needed to improve emotion regulation in both adaptive and maladaptive dimensions.
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Therapy on Psychological Well-Being and Resilience in Coronary Heart Disease Patients with Hypertension Visiting Shahid Rajaei Hospital
Authors: Naseri Atena , Rahmanian Mahdieh , Rafieipour Amin
Published: January 2025

The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapy on psychological well-being and resilience in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients with hypertension visiting Shahid Rajaei Hospital. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest, posttest, and 3-month follow-up, including a control group. The statistical population of this research consisted of all individuals with coronary heart disease and hypertension. The research sample included 30 of these patients, selected using purposive sampling and randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. To collect data, the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale (1989) and the Bond Resilience Scale (2011) were used. The mindfulness-based therapy intervention was conducted over eight 90-minute weekly sessions, while the control group did not receive any intervention. Data analysis was performed using repeated measures analysis of variance with SPSS-26 software. The findings indicated that mindfulness-based therapy is effective in improving the psychological well-being and resilience of coronary heart disease patients with hypertension (p < .05). It is concluded that mindfulness-based therapy enhances the psychological well-being and resilience of coronary heart disease patients with hypertension. Therefore, this approach can be employed alongside medical interventions in healthcare settings for these patients.
Effectiveness of a Family-Based Problem-Solving Program on Children's Self-Esteem During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Authors: Ganjipour Samira , Kakabraee Keivan , Hosseini Saeedeh Alsadat , Arefi Mokhtar
Published: January 2025

Problem-solving skills are designed to modify behavior, facilitate the selection of appropriate behaviors, and replace them in challenging situations individuals face. This study aimed to investigate the impact of family-based problem-solving training on the self-esteem of children during the Coronavirus pandemic among school students. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up framework, including a control group. A total of 100 students were selected using a random sampling method and randomly assigned to two groups: experimental (n = 50) and control (n = 50). Parents and students participated in ten two-hour training sessions over three months using the family-based problem-solving program. Data were collected through the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory based on parental evaluations. The data were analyzed using multivariate covariance analysis (MANCOVA) via SPSS software, version 25. The data analysis revealed that the family-based problem-solving program had a significant positive effect on the components of self-esteem (P < 0.001). These results were maintained during the follow-up phase (P < 0.001). Family-based problem-solving training impacts parental and child behavior by identifying goals, modeling, guiding mothers in accordance with the program, and utilizing techniques that prepare children to face challenges. It teaches children that they can employ diverse approaches to solving problems, which, in turn, enhances their self-confidence, creativity, and intrinsic motivation.
Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy on Social Anxiety and Academic Self-Efficacy in Elementary School Students with Learning Disabilities
Authors: Shabani Mahla , Sadoughi Mitra , Samkhaniani Eshagh
Published: January 2025

The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral play therapy on social anxiety and academic self-efficacy in elementary school students with learning disabilities. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest and control group. The research population consisted of all female elementary school students with learning disabilities in the second and third grades of schools in Qods City during the first half of 2024. Thirty participants were selected through simple random sampling and divided into two groups: the experimental group (receiving cognitive-behavioral play therapy interventions) and the control group (receiving no therapeutic intervention). The research tools included the Conover Social Anxiety Questionnaire (2000) and the Jink and Morgan Academic Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (1999). To analyze the data and test the research hypotheses, Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) and Univariate Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) were used. The results indicated a significant difference between the intervention and control groups in terms of mean scores on the variables of social anxiety and academic self-efficacy (p < 0.001). The findings favored the experimental group. Overall, the results showed that cognitive-behavioral play therapy reduced social anxiety and increased academic self-efficacy in elementary school students with learning disabilities.
The Role of Neo-Personality Traits in Predicting Modernity Orientation and Examining the Agency of Gender and Marital Status on Modernity Orientation in Students
Authors: Pashm Foroush Maryam , Karami Abolfazl , Moradi Shahab , Sedaghat Mastooreh
Published: January 2025

Life, as a process, is a function of the dynamic and complex interplay of social factors such as "modernity." Modernity refers to a new era that, while distinguishing human experiences and values from the past, is also influenced by human agency, including personality traits. The aim of this study was to predict modernity orientation based on Neo-personality traits in students. The research design, based on its objective, was a correlational study using multiple linear regression and MANOVA. The statistical population consisted of students enrolled at Payame Noor University in the Tehran Province during the 2021-2022 academic year. A total of 895 students from Payame Noor University in Tehran were selected using a multistage cluster random sampling method. To collect data, a 43-item researcher-made modernity orientation questionnaire (Pashm Feroz, 2023) and the short-form NEO Personality Inventory (Costa & McCrae, 1989) were used. The results of the multiple linear regression analysis showed that extraversion (β = 0.14, p < 0.001), openness to new experiences (β = 0.197, p < 0.001), and agreeableness (β = 0.076, p = 0.035) significantly predicted modernity orientation. A significant difference in modernity orientation between women and men was found at the 0.05 level (p < 0.05), with women showing a stronger orientation toward modernity. Furthermore, the results revealed that single individuals had a greater orientation toward modernity compared to married and divorced individuals at the 0.05 level (p < 0.05).
“Where Can We Find Ourselves?”
Authors: Blankenship-Lai Paul H.
Published: January 2025

This article asks what spirituality is like for young adults living on the streets of Seattle. It is based on more than five years of ethnographic fieldwork and is, as J. Derrick Lemons put it, “a theologically engaged anthropology” (Lemons, 2018). I demonstrate that, on the streets, spirituality is about cultivating a life worth living in an almost unlivable local world; tending the social wounds penetrating people soul deep; and connecting to Something that offers a power and purpose for living—while rejecting what is experientially otherwise. This article also demonstrates that the Christian conception of God usually fails to resonate on the streets because of the unloving social conditions that homelessness exemplifies. With the disappointments and possibilities of Christian love in mind, I conclude by imagining a new classroom within the school of Christian anthropology that (i) archives diverse practices of Christian love throughout space and time and (ii) cocreates agapeic ethnographies to help transform the unloving social conditions of everyday life.
“My God! You are a Mussulman Man Like Me!”
Authors: Canfield Robert L.
Published: January 2025

This is about a conversation between me, an anthropologist, and a peasant farmer who lived in a relatively isolated village in central Afghanistan. In this conversation some of the presuppositions of the farmer about foreigners like me were overturned by some of the things he learned about me, my faith, and the world that I come from. In the end he spontaneously pronounced me a moral person like himself. I conclude with a discussion of how our interpersonal conversations can lead to deeper personal relationships.
Managing Social Media Marketing Variables and Consumer Purchase of Electronics Products in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors: Ezeh, M.U.  , Anah, S. A.  , Arinze, E.  , Odunukwe, I.E.
Published: January 2025

This study examined the effect of social media marketing variables and consumer purchase of electronic products in Anambra State, Nigeria. The research objectives were to determine the effects of social media marketing interaction and collaboration on consumer purchase of electronic products. The study was grounded in the Uses and Gratification theory and used primary and secondary sources, with questionnaires administered randomly to the entire population of 622 users of electronic products, as it was less than 1000, yielding 592 retrieved and 587 were valid for analysis. Multiple regression analysis revealed that social media marketing interaction had a positive effect on consumer purchase of electronic products (t=4.694, p=0.000 < 0.05). Collaboration had a significant positive effect on consumer purchase of electronic products (t=3.624, p=0.000< 0.05). Based on these findings the study concluded that social media marketing variables have a significant positive effect on consumer purchase of electronic products in Anambra State, Nigeria. The study recommended that electronic product companies should implement a personalized engagement strategy by responding to customers’ comments and messages personally to foster trust and loyalty. Electronic product companies should collaborate with social media influencers in the electronics industry to promote products and reach a wider audience. Electronic product companies should collaborate with social media influencers in the electronics industry to promote products and reach a wider audience. Organize webinars and workshops on social media platforms to educate customers about electronic products.
Eficacia Publicitaria en Facebook
Authors: Gómez Carmona Diego , Marín Dueñas Pedro Pablo , Cano Tenorio Rafael
Published: January 2025

Este estudio emplea técnicas de seguimiento ocular para analizar el impacto de diversos anuncios de enoturismo en los consumidores. Se utilizó la red social Facebook, dado el parecido entre sus usuarios y los que se dedican al enoturismo. Se analizaron las publicaciones más utilizadas por las empresas para promocionar el enoturismo, contrastando imágenes de paisajes, personas y bodegas. Se tuvo en cuenta la interacción de los participantes con la plataforma para analizar la atención y el recuerdo suscitados por cada anuncio. Los resultados revelan que las imágenes de personas llaman más la atención para promocionar el enoturismo. Además, se estableció la correlación entre el compromiso y la atención y el recuerdo de los usuarios.
Impact of Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Psychological Distress, Motivation, and Quality of Life in Individuals Pursuing Smoking Cessation
Authors: Shoukat Nadeem , Zafar Taskeen , Afazal Maria , Rbbani Awan Ghulam , Sajawal Sajjad
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to investigate the effect of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) on the psychological distress, motivation, and quality of life of people with substance use disorders. An experimental pretest-posttest research design was used in this study. Sixty subjects were recruited through purposive sampling from public and private hospitals/clinics in Punjab, Pakistan. To gather data, ASSIST (Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test), CDS (Cigarette Dependency Scale), DASS (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale), MATCH (Motivation and Attitude Towards Changing Health), and WHOQOL-Bref (World Health Organization quality of life-bref) were used. The results demonstrated significant differences between experimental and control groups in pre-posttest analysis. The M (SD) of ASSIST [Pretest score: 20.63 (4.67) and posttest score: 15.53 (4.54)] p<.01 with effect size ηp2 .221. Similarly, CDS [pretest: 32.77(6.58), posttest: 21.63(6.32)] p<.000, ηp2 .538. DASS [pretest: 50.37(7.66), posttest score: 36.70(9.57)], p<.000 ηp2 .723, likewise MATCH [pretest:36.50(5.90) posttest: 31.30(6.82)], p<.01, ηp2 .160 and QOL [Pretest: 78.86(16.02), posttest 102.71(11.96)], p<.000 and ηp2 is 0.559. Further, ASSIST was positively correlated with CDS (p-value <0.01 r=.38) and negatively correlated with motivation (p-value  (p-value<0.01, r=.25) and QOL (p-value<0.01r=-.30) of smokers. The effectiveness of CBT in alleviating psychological distress while augmenting motivational levels and quality of life of individuals afflicted with substance use disorders is remarkable; the findings of this study may be applied within counselling and psychotherapy settings to facilitate interventions for those suffering from substance use disorders.
Pakistan: Frontloading Taxation on Real Estate Transactions–Appraising an Abrupt Tax Policy Choice
Authors: Ashfaq Ahmed Muhammad , Ali Malik Ikram , Nawaz Nasreen
Published: January 2025

Until 2012, Pakistan's real estate sector painted a paradoxical situation in that, while on the one hand, it was the storehouse of the bulk of Pakistanis' wealth, on the other, it was as good as tax-free. The Federal Government, deftly leveraging an apparent drafting change in the 1973 Constitution made vide 18th Amendment adopted in 2010, sneakily treaded into what traditionally was considered an exclusive provincial tax domain by introducing capital gains tax on immovable assets vide Finance Act, 2012. Similarly, a negligible withholding tax rate on the seller was also imposed at the transaction (registration) stage, which was followed by an identical buyer's tax in 2014. The past decade has seen the pendulum being shifted completely. The sector is the most profitable yet has contributed practically nothing to the national exchequer. It has been at the center stage of public debate in the media's spotlight and under the government's heavier tax hammer lately. While the PTI government's excessive incentivization may have led to sucking much of the national wealth into the so-called “non-productive” real sector, the PDM's excessive taxation may be tantamount to virtually choking the real estate market with all its negative economic fallouts. The Finance Act 2024 may be the last nail in real estate's coffin. This paper, adopting a simple, straightforward, and focused approach stock, takes the steep rise in taxation of the real estate sector at the transaction stage to critically gauge its impact on the real estate market (defined in terms of the number of transactions undertaken) as well as the tax revenue that it generated, and proposes a suitable course correction.
Exploring the Landscape of Online Earning in Pakistan: Challenges and Opportunities in District Sargodha
Authors: Tahir Chaudhry Zoraiz , Azhar Zarqa , Abubakar Muhammad
Published: January 2025

This study explores the challenges and opportunities of online earning in Pakistan, highlighting factors such as limited digital literacy, unstable internet connectivity, and issues with online payment systems. Despite these challenges, freelance platforms, e-commerce, and remote work opportunities are emerging, enabling individuals to access global markets. The study found that limited internet access hampers online earning potential, especially in rural areas. Additionally, a significant portion of the population faces digital illiteracy, preventing effective participation in online opportunities. Payment challenges, particularly with international transactions, and security concerns around online activities further complicate the landscape. However, platforms like Up-work, Fiverr, and Daraz offer promising avenues for Pakistani freelancers and entrepreneurs while content creation, online education, and remote work opportunities continue to grow. The emergence of local fin-tech solutions also addresses payment challenges, making receiving payments from international clients easier. A quantitative, descriptive research methodology was employed, using a survey of 150 respondents from Sargodha, Punjab, selected through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Data was collected via a questionnaire, with literate participants completing it in writing and illiterate participants interviewed. The data were analyzed using arithmetic analysis and SPSS software, with univariate and bi-variate techniques applied. Findings suggest that enhancing digital skills, securing payment gateways, and improving internet infrastructure are key to fostering Pakistan's thriving online earning ecosystem.
A Methodological Note on “Rectangular heroa”
Authors: Pietilä-Castrén Leena
Published: January 2025

pp. 53-54: Appendix, Analysis of the Skeletal Remains of the Monument of Marmara, Zervochori by Ioannis Tsinas
Uso de Educaplay y el desarrollo de competencias científicas en ciencias naturales [Use of Educaplay and the development of scientific competences in natural sciences]
Authors: Barahona-Ibarra Adriana Eugenia
Published: January 2025

Se procesa como objetivo de investigación determinar la incidencia del uso de Educaplay en el desarrollo de competencias científicas en ciencias naturales en estudiantes de educación básica de instituciones educativas particulares de la ciudad de Quito, Ecuador. Se trabajó con un diseño no experimental, de tipo descriptivo de corte transversal en 385 estudiantes. Los resultados obtenidos evidencian una correlación positiva muy fuerte (0,89) y estadísticamente significativa (p = 0,004) entre el uso de Educaplay y el desarrollo de competencias científicas en ciencias naturales, esto confirma que la integración de esta herramienta tecnológica en los procesos educativos tiene un impacto favorable en el fortalecimiento de dichas competencias, lo que respalda la hipótesis afirmativa (H1) y permite rechazar la hipótesis nula (H0). Por lo tanto, se concluye que Educaplay tiene un alto potencial para ser integrado de manera sistemática en los programas educativos, contribuyendo al desarrollo de competencias científicas.
Discapacidades de aprendizaje, bienestar psicológico y tecnologías emergentes en contexto universitario [Learning disabilities, psychological well-being and emerging technologies in a university context]
Authors: Villasmil-Ferrer Jairo Ramón
Published: January 2025

Se describe como objetivo de investigación analizar el abordaje pedagógico de las discapacidades de aprendizaje, bienestar psicológico y tecnologías emergentes en contexto universitario. El artículo de investigación se llevó a cabo bajo la tipología de revisión, una vez configurados los 30 articulos a revisar como segmento poblacional, se procedió a realizar un análisis de contenido para extraer la información relevante y procesarla en la sección resultados. Los resultados muestran que la relación entre las discapacidades de aprendizaje, el bienestar psicológico y las tecnologías emergentes es un tema esencial en la psicología educativa, especialmente en la educación superior. Por cuanto los estudiantes con discapacidades enfrentan desafíos que afectan su rendimiento académico y su salud mental, pero también deben desarrollar estrategias para adaptarse a la comunidad estudiantil; mientras que las tecnologías emergentes, como herramientas de autoevaluación y simulaciones, ofrecen nuevas posibilidades para personalizar el aprendizaje, hacerlo más accesible.
Optimizing Control Management: The Role of Sustainability Accounting Information Systems in Singapore's Manufacturing Sector
Authors: Mardjono Enny Susilowati , Yang Yi-Fang , Sujipto Jamanto , Mudzakkir Riyan
Published: January 2025

This study aims to find out the factors that affect the sustainability of the performance of accounting information systems with information technology as a moderation variable. This research was conducted in the Manufacturing Industry of Blue Pearls Pte Ltd using a quantitative method with primary data sources obtained from the distribution of questionnaires. The respondents in this study were selected based on the purposive sampling method of 78 employees who work using the accounting information system. Data were processed using SPSS 29. We found that employees who have personal technical skills and attend training and development as well as internal control support lead to positive sustainability for Accounting Information System performance. This research contributes to the literature and contributes managerial information about information technology to companies. The results of hypothesis testing with multiple linear regression analysis show that internal control , personal technical skills, training and development programs have a positive effect on the performance of accounting information systems (AIS). Information technology as a moderation variable cannot moderate the influence of top management support, personal technical skills, training and education programs on the performance of accounting information systems.
Strategi Customer Relationship Management untuk Meningkatkan Retensi Pelanggan di Era Digital
Authors: Cindy Adeliya Samosir
Published: January 2025

This research aims to analyze the role of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) implementation in increasing customer loyalty in the digital era. With the rapid advancement of technology, CRM has become an essential component of an effective digital marketing strategy. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a case study approach involving several companies that use CRM as a strategy to maintain and increase customer loyalty. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, surveys and secondary data analysis from companies using CRM platforms. Research findings reveal that effective CRM implementation—through personalization, regular communication, and leveraging customer data—can significantly increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. Additionally, this research highlights that the use of CRM allows companies to better understand customer needs and preferences, thereby providing more customized services. As a result, implementing CRM in the digital era has proven to be an important strategy for businesses to compete in an increasingly competitive market.
构成要件提前实现的问题研究
Authors: YAN Chunming , YU Feng , DU Xingye
Published: January 2025

构成要件结果的提前实现的问题研究旨在改变直接按照因果关系错误不影响故意的认定，从而简单的认定为犯罪既遂的现状。由于行为人在实施第一行为之时并不存在危险实现的认识，仅仅具有预备或是未遂的故意，此时根据法定符合说应该成立犯罪未遂或是犯罪预备，同时由于行为人存在犯意的保留，如果径直认定既遂会导致扩张既遂犯的构成要件和既遂的故意认识内容。故构成要件的提前实现应该考虑主观要素，从而具体的认定既遂或者未遂。
The Barter Markets for Goat Milk in Burkina Faso: Major Determinants and Conditions of Effectiveness
Authors:   Université Thomas Sankara, Burkina Faso, OUEDRAOGO Ferdinand
Published: January 2025

"The current growth in barter transactions in developed countries shows that barter still has its place in today's modern economies. Barter markets are powerful means of minimizing transaction costs. There is a positive relationship between the quantities of goat milk bartered, the quantities of goat milk on sale, the size of the household, the age of the head of household, and self-consumption. On the other hand, the relationship is negative between the quantities traded, the price of goat milk on the market, the partner's involvement in the marketing of milk, and the level of information of milk producing households.
The quest for transparency or perfect information on barter markets by setting up adequate and appropriate information systems is an essential condition for their effectiveness, in particular their perfect embedding between normal markets for goods and services."
The Odyssey of International Criminal Justice: A Plea for the Creation of an Ad Hoc International Criminal Tribunal for Congo
Authors:   Université́ de Développement Durable en Afrique Centrale, Bukavu, Congo, KABATI-NTAMULENGA Christian
Published: January 2025

"It should be noted from the outset of this odyssey of the international criminal justice system, that the most serious crimes threaten the peace and security of humanity as a whole. Therefore the “international community” has the responsibility to punish them through international criminal justice.
The First and Second World Wars and their impact on States proved to be particularly dramatic for international peace and security. They were a real disaster for human rights, which were massively and systematically violated.
International morality was touched, hurted and particularly wounded by the human tragedy resulting from these increasing crualties which threatened horribly/terribly the survival of human civilization. These atrocities have spurred international criminal justice, which will attempt to prosecute the crimes perpetrated through ad hoc international criminal tribunals. But if the latter were moreover imperfect, it is however clear that they laid the milestone on the basis of which the prosecution of international crimes will be organized later.
Despite these judicial precedents, the offenses of crimes against peace, crimes against humanity, crimes of genocide and war crimes which emerged from the codification at the time and which were unanimously stigmatized, being qualified Unacceptable acts by and for the human race are still often committed in the world in full view of all, by the leaders of warmongering States and their accomplices, who consider war as a means of continuing their imperialistic policy. This is particularly the case in the D.R.C. where serious crimes were committed but which remain unpunished. Thus, the adoption of the Rome Statute by the representatives of the States, on July 17, 1998, is part of a paradigm change to fight against impunity. However, it still seems to be in full swing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo despite the entry into force on July 1, 2002 of the Statute establishing the International Criminal Court. Hence the need to establish an ad hoc international criminal tribunal for the Congo."
Euskadi 2025 - Sin ciberseguridad no hay futuro
Authors:   Accenture Limited, Mitxelena Xabier
Published: January 2025

La profunda digitalización que se está produciendo en la economía y en la sociedad ha hecho
que sea actualmente una de las palancas de crecimiento y competitividad. Para ello se
necesita mantener una seguridad de los datos y en las comunicaciones. El objetivo del artículo
es describir la ciberseguridad como elemento estratégico de competitividad, señalar la
importancia de la seguridad digital en la economía y en la sociedad del siglo XXI, esencialmente
en la fase de prevención, analizar su evolución y desarrollo a nivel mundial y en particular
en Euskadi. Asimismo, detallar las tendencias y amenazas, y la necesaria y prioritaria
labor de las Administraciones públicas para crear y fomentar un entorno de ciberseguridad
global, en un escenario digital de confianza. Por último, el trabajo se centra en la situación
de la ciberseguridad en Euskadi, y las estrategias público-privadas que se siguen desde el nivel
europeo hasta el desplegado en Euskadi junto a sus perspectivas y retos futuros.
Estrategias de especialización inteligente y transición energética: análisis exploratorio del caso del País Vasco
Authors:   Orkestra, Magro Edurne , Wilson James R. ,   Orkestra, Aranguren Maria José ,   Orkestra
Published: January 2025

La transición energética es un elemento clave en la transición a la sostenibilidad en torno a la cual se están creando las estrategias de recuperación pos-COVID en la Unión Europea. Aunque dichas estrategias son diseñadas fundamentalmente por los estados miembros de la UE, el ámbito regional puede ser crítico para el éxito de las mismas. En primer lugar, porque las regiones son «actores clave sobre el terreno» de las políticas nacionales y europeas. Segundo, porque las características de cada región las convierten en ‘laboratorios’ ideales para experimentar con las innovaciones necesarias para la transición hacia la sostenibilidad. Esto plantea una importante cuestión de investigación sobre cómo las políticas regionales de innovación y, más concretamente, cómo las estrategias regionales de especialización inteligente (S3) que han sido desarrolladas en los últimos años, podrían aportar un marco ‘ready-made’ para la experimentación y el descubrimiento orientados explícitamente a transiciones energéticas. Este artículo analiza esta cuestión combinando el debate sobre los conceptos de S3 y transiciones energéticas, con un análisis exploratorio de la experiencia S3 en el caso específico de la región vasca. El artículo pone de manifiesto que pasar de un S3 a un S3 sostenible (o S4) exigirá la mejora de la conexión entre diferentes partes de las estrategias existentes para que las metas de la transición energética se aborden de manera holística.
Governing regional energy transitions? A case study addressing meta-governance of thirty energy regions in the Netherlands
Authors:   Delft University of Technology, Hoppe Thomas
Published: January 2025

There is increasing scholarly and policy attention to energy transition at the regional scale. This perspective article presents empirical insights from the Netherlands, a frontrunner that has been experimenting with, formulating and scaling regional energy strategies to thirty ‘energy regions’, with the goal of these regions contributing to the national climate goal, including but not limited to 35 TWh of solar and wind energy. The research question is: What insights can be taken from the governance of regional energy transition in the Netherlands? Results reveal six issues that require the attention of policymakers: the trade-off between topdown and bottom-up; transparency in costs and benefits; lack of governing capacity; fit with current institutional frameworks; systemic efficiency and optimisation; and fair participation.
Dirigir transiciones energéticas regionales? Un estudio de caso que aborda la metagobernanza de treinta regiones energéticas en los Países Bajos
Authors:   Delft University of Technology, Hoppe Thomas
Published: January 2025

Cada vez es mayor la atención que se presta a la transición energética a escala regional en el ámbito político y académico. Este artículo expone las experiencias empíricas de los Países Bajos, líderes en experimentación, formulación y desarrollo de estrategias energéticas regionales en treinta «regiones energéticas», con el objetivo de que estas regiones contribuyan al reto climático nacional, incluyendo pero no limitándose a 35 TWh de energía solar y eólica. La pregunta a plantear es la siguiente: ¿Qué lecciones se pueden aprender de la gobernanza de la transición energética regional en los Países Bajos? Los resultados revelan seis cuestiones que exigen la atención de quienes formulan las políticas: el término medio entre top-down y bottom-up, transparencia de costes y beneficios, falta de capacidad de gobierno, adaptación a los actuales marcos institucionales, eficiencia y optimización sistémica, y participación justa.
Fostering green financing at the subnational level. The case of the Basque Country
Authors:   Orkestra, Fernández Gómez Jorge , Larrea Basterra Macarena ,   Orkestra
Published: January 2025

Although the role of the public sector in developing green financing has been analyzed, there is a gap in the literature regarding the specific funtions of subnational (or regional) governments to facilitate financing of clean technologies and sustainability projects. This research aims to contribute to the academic literature on the specific channels and mechanisms through which a regional government can facilitate green financing. To answer this question, this paper studies the role of the public sector at various administration levels (supranational, national and subnational) in facilitating the financing of sustainable investments to delineate best practices. It develops a framework to assess strategies to foster green finance, with a focus on the regional level, and applies it to the specific case of the Basque Country.
Genetic Predisposition to Kidney Diseases Uncovering the Role of Genomics in Nephrology
Authors: Noman Ullah Wazir  , Zia Ud Din  , Atta Mohammad Khan  , Mohammad Tariq
Published: January 2025

Background: Both hereditary and nonhereditary kidney diseases are prevalent, and millions of people are suffering from the problem all over the world. Molecular genetic analysis has revealed major genes associated with these ailments, implicating the need for genetic counselling. It is the knowledge of the genetic make-up that will assist in the screening, prevention, and even management of part treatments of kidneys.
Objectives: In order to study the genetic factors that may be connected with kidney diseases and to define how certain variations of a gene are linked to the pathogenesis of the disease employing a genetic approach.
Study Design: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Place and Duration of Study. Department of Anatomy, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan. From 03 jan 2023 to 05 june 2023
Methods: One hundred patients diagnosed with CKD  Molecular characterisation was done to look at the gene changes. Descriptive statistics and independent t-tests and regression models examined the association between genetic variations and disease outcome. The use of standard deviation as the measure of variability was done, and p<0.05 was used to assess significance.
Results: The results of the test involving 100 patients showed that 35 percent patients had severe mutation in the PKD1 gene, 20 percent of patients has high-risk mutation in the APOL1 gene. Carriers of the APOL1 risk allele had a mean estimated glomerular filtration rate of 42 ± 8 ml/min whereas those patients without the mutation had a mean estimated glomerular filtration rate of 58 ± 7 ml min, a difference of 27. 6 % (p = 0. 02). Further, 15% of the cohort bore genetic mutations associated with congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT). Thus, genetic mutations, suggesting premorbid drug nephrotoxicity, increased the odds ratio of disease progression to stage 4 or 5 CKD by 30 percent (p<0. 05).
Conclusions: The sequencing of the genes defined some of the relations between gene changes and the intensity of kidney disease. Based on these discoveries, genetic screening should be incorporated into nephrology patient management to determine prospects for disease evolution and the applicability of particular therapies.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DA SÍFILIS CONGÊNITA NO ESTADO DO PARÁ NO PERÍODO DE 2014 A 2023
Authors: Favacho Haíssa Ramilly Dos Santos , Tomaz Gabriela Dias , Santos Camila de Araújo Simões
Published: January 2025

INTRODUCTION: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Despite being easily diagnosable and treatable at a low cost, syphilis continues to represent a serious challenge to public health, resulting in high mortality rates. OBJECTIVE: To identify the epidemiological profile of patients with congenital syphilis in the state of Pará, from 2014 to 2023. METHODOLOGY: The study in question is an epidemiological, descriptive, retrospective and quantitative survey, carried out with data collected by the Pará State Health Department (SESPA) and forwarded to DATASUS. These data are later made available in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN). RESULTS: Between 2014 and 2023, 8,348 cases of congenital syphilis were reported in Pará, with 2022 having the highest rate of cases. The prevalent maternal age range was between 20 and 24 years, with education between 5th and 8th grade incomplete. Regarding the age range of diagnosis, 96% occurred up to the 7th day of life, and regarding the outcome, 88% of those diagnosed remained alive and 1% died from this cause. DISCUSSION: The incidence rates of congenital syphilis still have great representativeness in the studied period, so this research sought to focus on the various issues that still involve congenital syphilis as well as to expose monitoring for a possible improvement in the primary care framework, carried out in prenatal care programs. CONCLUSION: Only through an integrated and multidisciplinary approach will it be possible to reduce the incidence of congenital syphilis and achieve the goals established by the Ministry of Health, contributing to the improvement of public health and the protection of future generations.