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Some Issues of Review of a Claim for Compensation in View of Violation of the Living Conditions in Detention Facilities
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Administrative Proceedings of the Russian State University of Justice, Gribov Nikolay D.
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this article is to consider some of the issues that arise in the cases of awarding compensation for violations of the conditions of detention in places of deprivation of liberty. Based on the results of the study, the author sees that the rules governing the proceedings for compensation for violation of conditions of detention in places of deprivation of liberty require further improvement. First, the court should be given the right to decide on compensation for violations of conditions of detention, regardless of whether such a claim was made. Secondly, it is necessary to fix the institution of civil action on administrative proceedings. Third, establish exclusive territorial jurisdiction for the consideration of claims for breach of conditions of detention at the address of the correctional institution.
The Judicial Chamber on Criminal Cases of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation Has Stopped an Illegal Attempt of a Court of Cassation to Prejudge the Outcome of a Case
Authors:   Head of the Department of Judicial, Prosecution and Investigative Activities of the A.S. Griboyedov, Kolokolov Nikita A.
Published: August 2024

Based on a general rule, a sentence may be based on evidence directly obtained by first and second instance courts, thus, a third instance court (court of cassation) that reverses judgments of inferior courts is not entitled to prejudge the outcome of a case. The article analyzes an illegal attempt of a court of cassation to direct the thread of thought of second instance judges, which has been suppressed by the Judicial Chamber on Criminal Cases of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.
Organization of Forensic Control Activities in Courts of General Jurisdiction Using Digital Technologies
Authors:   Lecturer of the Law College of the Law Institute of the Russian University, Petryakova Antonina V.
Published: August 2024

The author examines the issues of the organization of judicial activity in modern conditions with the use of digital technologies in the focus of judicial control activities of courts of general jurisdiction. The main directions and forms of digitalization of judicial activity are systematized. The author concludes that artificial intelligence and other technologies now cannot, should not and do not aim to replace judges, but should be considered as digital assistants to judges, help them in making decisions and reviewing materials, serve the purposes of improving the efficiency of judicial activity and protecting the rights of citizens. When organizing judicial control activities in courts of general jurisdiction, it is proposed to use the intellectual digital platform «Judicial Control» in its individual areas, considered in the article, which will help to increase its effectiveness, minimize corruption manifestations, rational redistribution of the judicial burden, and most importantly – strengthen the protection of constitutional rights of citizens from illegal diminution (restriction).
Parties to Judicial Review of Issues within the Framework of Control over Pre-Trial Investigation and Criminal Intelligence and Surveillance Operations
Authors:   Professor of the Department of Criminal Procedure of the Ural Law Institute of the Ministry, Stelmakh Vladimir Yu. , Titov Pavel M. ,   Senior Lecturer of the Department of Criminal Intelligence and Surveillance Operations
Published: August 2024

The article analyzes the procedure for consideration by the court of issues in the exercise of control over the preliminary investigation and operational investigative activities from the point of view of the participation of persons who are affected by these issues. The conclusion is made about three procedures of judicial review: 1) without holding a court session based on materials submitted by an official; 2) holding a court session with the participation of representatives of one party ‒ carrying out criminal prosecution; 3) holding a court session with the participation of representatives of the opposing parties. The conditionality of these orders by the nature of the solved problems is substantiated. It is argued that it is inappropriate to involve other persons in judicial consideration of issues within the framework of control over operational investigative activities and some areas of control over the procedural activities of the preliminary investigation bodies.
Is the Judicial Practice in Cases of Embezzlements from Network Stores Adequate?
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Criminal Procedure and Expert Activities of the Chelyabinsk State University, Arsentyeva Svetlana S.
Published: August 2024

The article presents judicial practice with typical circumstances of the commission of a crime and the value (size) of the stolen, which, according to the author, remains beyond proper proof. Judicial practice is not yet ready to consider them insignificant and is replete with examples of convictions of persons for these crimes. According to the author, the situation can be corrected by making adjustments to Articles 37, 171, 225 and 226.7 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation.
Processing and Protecting Personal Data of Judges and Judicial Officials: The Interplay of Public and Private Interests
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Law of the Northwestern Branch of the Russian State University of Justice, Serenko Sergey B. , Pugacheva Natalya V. ,   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil Law of the Northwestern Branch of the Russian State University of Justice
Published: August 2024

In the context of information society and possibilities of collecting and processing large volume of information, as well as instantly transmitting it, the issues regarding the intentions behind processing personal data and ensuring proper measures for its protection become more pertinent, particularly concerning the individuals whose personal data is processed and protected not only (and not so much) for private interests, but for public ones. Among such individuals, there are judges and civil servants of judiciary system. According to the authors, processing of judges’ personal data is aimed at achieving a publicly significant goal of ensuring administration of justice by independent and impartial court. However, this goal, regrettably, is not enshrined in existing legislation. At the same time, this lack of goal definition may lead to excessive collection of personal data posing a threat of unreasonable interference with privacy, as well as to unjustified reduction of the list of data collected, possibly affecting public interests. The authors also draw the conclusion that there are drawbacks in legal regulation regarding protection of personal data of special individuals, and they suggest introducing a legal mechanism of depriving a civil servant committing a grave violation of treating this data of the access to them.
The Concept and Legal Essence of the Limits of Judicial Control at the Stage of Preparing a Case for Trial
Authors:   Lecturer of the Department of Civil Procedure of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian State University, Bespalova Veronika R.
Published: August 2024

The article is devoted to topical issues related to the establishment of limits of judicial control at the stage of preparing the case for trial. The author considers approaches to the legal nature of the limits of judicial control at this stage. Particular attention is paid to the tasks of the stage of preparation of the case for trial, since, according to the author, the limits of judicial control at the stage of preparation of the case are one of the ways to ensure the implementation of the main goal of the stage of preparation of the case. The article formulates the conclusion that it is necessary to consider the legal essence of the limits of judicial control at this stage in several aspecst.
Mediation in Enforcement Proceedings: Foreign Experience of Carrying It Out
Authors:   Lecturer of the Department of Private Law of the Chelyabinsk Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy, Yarkov Andrey A.
Published: August 2024

The article discusses issues related to the mediation procedure in foreign legislation. The experience of its application in some countries of the Romano-German legal system at the stage of enforcement proceedings is analyzed. The case of the implementation of this procedure by a bailiff in the Russian Federation is considered. The problems that may arise after the introduction of the necessary amendments to regulatory legal acts are identified, and ways to solve them are outlined. Proposals for improving legislation in this area are formulated.
Pengaruh Media Pasir Kinetik Terhadap Kemampuan Pramenulis Anak
Authors: Yuniarti Yuniarti , Rosma Rosma , Sutrisno Sutrisno
Published: August 2024

This article is motivated by the pre-writing abilities of children who are still incapable. The resulting lines are less firm and thick, and the child's scribbles do not resemble the expected letters. Kinetic sand is one material that can be used to stimulate prewriting. This research aims to improve fine motor skills using kinetic sand as a medium. This research uses a quantitative experimental research methodology. Data collection techniques and tools used are observation, checklist, and documentation. The subjects in this research were class A children aged 4-5 years. The data analysis used was the Paired Sample T-test. The results from Pretest averaged 4.5%, while the Posttest results after being given treatment 1-3 with an average of 9%. It is known that on the Pretest and Posttest data, a t-test was carried out using the SPSS 25 with a t value of 9.00, while the t-table (df=5, significance level 5%) was 2.015. Thus the calculated t value > t table (9,000 > 2,015). It is known that the sig(2-tailed) value is 0.00<0.05, so we can conclude that there is a real difference between kinetic sand media and children's prewriting ability.
Play with Butterfly
Authors: Sulyandari Ari Kusuma , Dewi Mutiara Sari , Rodtian Abeedah
Published: August 2024

This article explores the role of play in early childhood education, specifically in the context of project-based science learning at Thammissalam Kindergarten in Thailand. Playing is considered important because it helps develop children's concentration, creativity, motor skills, and cognitive development. Project-based learning is seen as an effective approach to integrating science education into the curriculum, stimulating children's critical and creative thinking. This research uses a qualitative, case study type. Data was taken at Thammissalam Kindergarten, Thailand. We made observations on children in Thammissalam Thailand when the project was carried out. We conducted interviews with teachers and the headmaster about this project. This project was carried out for 1 year. The result of this project is that children understand scientific and cognitive processes because they know the growth of butterflies from the beginning of metamorphosis. Children learn to manage their emotions because they understand that this project will not last for a short time. They also learn cooperation because butterflies need a home. They prepared it all. The project can be implemented in the classroom in stages, for example, when children see caterpillars, they will learn about caterpillars, what caterpillars eat, and how caterpillars move to practice gross motor skills. Maybe it could be researched more deeply about evaluating the long-term effects of project-based learning on child development. Measuring the lasting impact of project-based learning on children's cognitive, social, and emotional development over the longer term. It can also be related to technology. Explore how technology can enhance children's engagement and learning in a project context. It can also be researched further on the differences between using technology and not.
Wyrwać z klisz! Nadekspresja w kinie Andrzeja Żuławskiego
Authors: Łabarzewski Jeremiasz
Published: August 2024

Czym jest nadekspresja w kinie Andrzeja Żuławskiego? W dociekaniach najważniejszą dla mnie kwestią jest szczególna forma wyrazu pojawiająca się w twórczości reżysera. Jaką ma rolę, dlaczego przybiera taką postać? W eseju staram się na te pytania odpowiedzieć.
Kondycja polskiej edukacji i zadania nauczycieli akademickich
Authors: Pobojewska Aldona
Published: August 2024

W tekście podejmuję próbę namysłu nad obecnym stanem edukacji w Polsce i nad naszą (tj. nauczycieli akademickich) rolą w zaistniałej sytuacji. W związku z tym najpierw wyjaśniam, jak rozumiem, czym jest edukacja i jakie są jej zadania, a następnie szkicuję obraz polskiego szkolnictwa publicznego, konstatując jego mankamenty i ich konsekwencje. Następnie przechodzę do kwestii strategii działania, jaką w przedstawionych okolicznościach powinni przyjąć nauczyciele akademiccy. Zastanawiam się, które metody dydaktyczne współgrają: raz – z aktualnymi uwarunkowaniami edukacji, dwa – z klasyczną i z postklasycznymi teoriami poznania, wiedzy i nauczania (te drugie – jak się zdaje – przyjmuje większość z nas). Na koniec proponuję zastosowanie strategii „enklaw edukacyjnych” i charakteryzuję to przedsięwzięcie.
Kondycja demokracji i praw człowieka w Meksyku. Przypadek pluralizmu medycznego wśród rdzennych kobiet
Authors: Iczetkin Aleksandra
Published: August 2024

Celem artykułu jest poznanie i opisanie zaobserwowanego wstępnie mechanizmu, zgodnie z którym państwo zdaje się nie dostrzegać potrzeb rdzennych kobiet i nie uwzględniać ich w rozwiązaniach instytucjonalno-prawnych. W artykule wskazuję, na ile uwarunkowania te sprzyjają podtrzymaniu różnorodności kulturowej – w badanym przypadku pod postacią tradycyjnych (inaczej alternatywnych) rozwiązań w podejściu do zdrowia. Przyglądam się bliżej uwarunkowaniom systemu demokratycznego i jego związkom z prawami człowieka oraz kreślę przyczyny i mechanizmy funkcjonowania machismo i feminizmu w Meksyku, ukazując najważniejsze źródła skomplikowanej sytuacji kobiet w tym kraju. W ramach tych samych rozważań wskazuję również, dlaczego – z punktu widzenia relatywizmu kulturowego – próby wprowadzenia niektórych zachodnich rozwiązań w zakresie demokracji i praw człowieka mogą być nie tylko nieefektywne, lecz także kontrowersyjne i problematyczne dla Meksykanów. Rozważania teoretyczne i problemowe stanowią wstęp do studium przypadku poświęconego zjawisku pluralizmu medycznego w Meksyku.
Od symbolu do znaku i z powrotem. Na marginesie znaleziska złotej lunuli spod Fiugajek
Authors: Sobieraj Jarosław
Published: August 2024

Artykuł dotyczy rzadkiego typu złotej zawieszki – lunuli z okresu wpływów rzymskich, pochodzącej z miejscowości Fiugajki (woj. warmińsko-mazurskie). Na marginesie jego odkrycia autor tekstu prezentuje szkic dotyczący zmieniających się atrybucji, kontekstów i znaczeń tej kategorii ozdób w starożytności i wiekach średnich.
O dwóch naczyniach ceramicznych z badań archeologicznych na Kujawach
Authors: Andrzejewska Aldona , Andrzejewski Aleksander
Published: August 2024

Na terenie Kujaw w miejscowościach Janiszewo, gm. Lubraniec, oraz Stawiec, gm. Lubanie, przeprowadzono archeologiczne badania wykopaliskowe dworów, po których nie pozostał żaden relikt na powierzchni ziemi. Najprawdopodobniej w XVIII w. oba popadły w ruinę, a miejsca ich lokalizacji stały się gruntami ornymi, uprawianymi do dzisiaj. Z zabudowań fazy nowożytnej pochodzą znaleziska dwóch ceramicznych dzbanów. Zabytki te stanowią wyjątkowy przykład dawnego rzemiosła ze względu na motywy zdobnicze, jakimi pokryto powierzchnię naczyń. Dzban z Janiszewa mieści wyjątkowy „podpis” wytwórcy w postaci schematycznie namalowanego farbą angobową wyposażenia warsztatu garncarskiego. Składa się nań rysunek sponowego koła garncarskiego wraz z ustawionym nań dzbanem oraz umieszczonych powyżej, zawieszonych zapewne na ścianie, drewnianych matryc do formowania płyt kafli piecowych. Naczynie ze Stawca ozdobione zostało rytym ornamentem oraz powłoką zielonej polewy. Rysunek przedstawia trzy winne krzewy obwieszone dorodnymi gronami, wśród których znajduje się kilka małych ptaków zjadających owoce oraz dwa znacznie większe ptaki. To sowa i ptak z rodziny kurowatych (głuszec?). Dzban na wino z takim zdobieniem nie tylko miał walory estetyczne. Przedstawiona na nim narracja mogła mieć kilka znaczeń kierowanych do amatorów nalewanego trunku.
Historical Perspectives and Clinical Updates on Preterm Bottle Feeding With Noninvasive Ventilation
Authors: Smith Kristen D. , Covington Melissa , Neelakantan Mekala , Schulz Elizabeth V.
Published: August 2024

The controversial topic of oral feeding while on noninvasive ventilation remains at the forefront of preterm intensive care management. The intersection of pulmonary, neurologic, and gastrointestinal maturation coalesces at a postmenstrual age that requires changes in practices compared with those used in older infants. Various animal models in the past decades aimed to gain physiological knowledge of noninvasive ventilation effects on the suck–swallow–breathe coordination sequence. However, the preterm infant poses nuanced anatomic challenges. Although concerns for oral feeding while on noninvasive ventilation include aspiration risks and potential inpatient obstacles, there is evidence to support the feasibility, initiation, and progression of oral feedings while an infant is supported on high-flow nasal cannula and continuous positive airway pressure. There is evidence to support that this may accelerate attainment of oral feeding milestones and, thus, eventual hospital discharge. More recent multidisciplinary institutional protocols may provide cautious guidance on evaluation and algorithms to assess infants who may benefit from initiation and advancement of oral feeding versus awaiting further maturation.
Preeclampsia: Short- and Long-Term Effects
Authors: Conley Marla K.
Published: August 2024

Does our time inside the womb predict our future? Evidence suggests that the environment in the womb plays a powerful role in predicting specific adult diseases. The fetus is constantly responding and adapting to the intrauterine environment by a process called programming. Toxic exposures, such as nutritional deficits and hypoxia, can affect fetal development and increase the risk for specific diseases that manifest later in our adult life. Preeclampsia (PE) is one disorder that results in a less-than-optimal environment for the growing fetus. It is pregnancy-specific and defined as new-onset hypertension after 20 weeks’ gestation in the presence of maternal multiorgan dysfunction. To the best of our understanding, the pathogenesis is multifactorial and involves dysfunction of the placenta and the vascular, renal, and immunological systems. Treatment options are limited and may result in adverse outcomes for the fetus and newborn. Preeclampsia is a major contributor to perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, thus generating a significant healthcare burden. Research continues to demonstrate that mothers and infants affected by PE are at increased susceptibility to chronic conditions such as cardiovascular, renal, metabolic, and neurological diseases. More efforts are needed to further understand this disease. Efforts to increase awareness will help improve clinical outcomes for both mothers and infants.
Finding Hope in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Ben’s Story
Authors: Adams Cynthia C.
Published: August 2024

The following essay is a personal story about a NICU experience in 1991 describing a high-risk pregnancy following uterine rupture. After 18 weeks of home and then in-patient monitoring, the infant was delivered by emergency cesarean section at 30 weeks’ gestation. The story is written by a retired nurse, but is a first-hand parent narrative.
The Proposed Modified Schnute Model
Authors: Duran Olgun , Ünal Deniz
Published: August 2024

Büyüme verileri ile istatistiksel modelleme, daha objektif sonuçlar elde etmenin ve dahası büyümeyi anlamanın en etkili yoludur. Schnute büyüme modeli, birçok doğrusal olmayan büyüme modelini içeren büyük ölçekli bir model olup, özellikle büyüme eğrisinin asimptotik özellik taşıyıp taşımadığına bakılmaksızın, diğer büyüme modellerine göre optimum parametre tahminleri sunmaktadır.
Son yıllarda, literatür çalışmalarında, teorik ve uygulama alanlarında, büyüme denklemlerini anlamlandırmak için denklemlerin modifiye edildiği yaklaşımlar bulunmaktadır. Denklem modifikasyonunun amacı, büyüme parametrelerini, örneğin, maksimum değer, A; büyüme oranı ve gecikme süresi λ gibi anlamlı parametrelere dönüştürmektir.
Bu çalışmada, Schnute büyüme modeline ait parametrelerin hangi matematiksel işlemlerle anlamlı parametrelere dönüştürüldüğü gösterilmiş ve modifiye edilmiş yeni bir Schnute büyüme modeli literatüre sunulmuştur.
Eş Zamanlı İnsülin ve Glukagon Konsantrasyon Artışının Karaciğer Glikoz Üretimine Etkisinin Matematik Model Kullanarak Analizi
Authors: Aydın Perihan Hatice , Karaaslan Fatih
Published: August 2024

Sağlıklı kişilerde, kan glikoz değeri dar bir aralıkta sabit olarak tutulur. İnsülin hormonu, kan glikoz konsantrasyonu artışında salgılanır ve dokularda glikoz kullanımını artırarak ve karaciğerde glikoz üretimini azaltarak, glikoz konsantrasyonun normal değerine inmesine yardımcı olur. Glukagon ise, glikoz konsantrasyonu azaldığında salgılanır ve karaciğerden glikoz salınımını artırarak, glikoz konsantrasyonunun artmasına etki eder. İnsülin ve glukagon hormonlarının, karaciğerde glikoz üretimi üzerine olan bu zıt etkileri bilinmesine rağmen, eş zamanlı insülin ve glukagon artışının karaciğerde glikoz üretimine etkisi hakkında yapılmış az sayıda in vivo çalışma vardır. İnsülin ve glukagonun, eş zamanlı artışında, karaciğerden glikoz çıkışını test etmek için bir matematik model geliştirilmiştir. Glikoz, insülin ve glukagon dinamiklerini içeren bu model, öncelikle, sağlıklı insanlar üzerinde yapılmış çeşitli çalışma sonuçları ile test edilmiştir. Modelin, glikoz tolerans testi, insülin infüzyonu, insülin ve glikoz infüzyonu, glukagon infüzyonu çalışmalarına benzer sonuçlar verdiği gözlenmiştir. Daha sonra, modelde, eş zamanlı olarak, insülin ve glukagon infüzyonu ile, kan insülin ve glukagon konsantrasyonları yaklaşık 4 katına çıkarıldığında, karaciğerden glikoz çıkışının azaldığı gözlenmiştir. Bu sonuç, insülin hormonunun karaciğer glikoz üretimini inhibe edici özelliğinin, glukagonun glikoz üretimini uyarıcı etkisinden daha güçlü olduğu hipotezini desteklemektedir.
Assuring the chairperson’s statement in the integrated report
Authors: Phesa Masibulele , Sibanda Mabutho , Gumede Zamanguni Hariatah
Published: August 2024

The study aimed to design the auditing framework for the audit of the chairperson’s statement. The chairperson’s statement is one of the most read narrative disclosure statements in the integrated report. Non-financial information has become twice as important as financial information yet, it is not required by the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS). The chairperson’s statement is not audited and this leads to the use of impression management tactics. This study answers the call from different scholars who have called upon the audit of the chairperson’s statement to curve the use of impression management tactics. The mixed method is used for data analysis. Perception of external auditors is sought through the Likert scale and interviews to ensure triangulation. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and thematic analysis are used to analyze the data. The study found that auditors are aware of the existing concern about the use of impression management in the chairperson’s statement. In this regard, an audit of the chairperson’s statement is deemed appropriate and long overdue. External auditors are the most suitable experts to audit the chairperson’s statement and issue reasonable assurance. Secondly, auditors believe that the reliability of the chairperson’s statement is crucial and to ensure credibility, the company must have strong internal control, and report accurate and complete information in the chairperson’s statement. The auditing framework is designed and shown through an integrative conceptual model. The results are consistent with previous studies that emphasise the need for the assurance of non-financial information in the integrated report. This study triggers debates amongst accounting firms, standard setters, and policymakers on the adoption of the auditing framework for the chairperson’s statement to give assurance to the users. The study contributes to the body of knowledge with an auditing framework to audit the chairperson’s statement, the first of its kind. Lastly, the study adds to the developing debate on the assurance of narrative disclosure parts of the integrated report.
Enhancing public participation for local economic development
Authors: Zondo Tholani , Mthethwa Richard , Xaba Mzwandile Refuge
Published: August 2024

The study focused on the insights of municipal officials and community members concerning the significance of public participation in promoting local economic development at Jozini Local Municipality. The study aimed to determine the challenges hindering the function of public participation in the uplifting of the local community and how these challenges influence community development. This study adopted a mixed-method (qualitative and quantitative) research method to collect and analyze the data. Both methods ensured various data collection techniques, including questionnaires and interviews. Questionnaires were presented to community members because several people could be reached in a brief time as numerous community members were targeted. Interviews also served to collect data from the municipality staff, since they were not that many. The study identified the challenges hindering public participation in community development; it also revealed politics as the bearer of public participation between the municipality and the community. The findings also revealed municipal officials struggle with financial resources during their course of work. Corruption and maladministration among municipalities were identified, hampering community development through public participation. The study suggests that the municipality should improve communication between the officials and the residents, enabling them to raise their opinions. The study also suggests providing adequate funding to be effective in development that will satisfy the community.
Political marketing mix and the influence of social media promotion on voting decision through perceived value: a study of the 2020 South Tangerang city election
Authors: Wiwoho Prabhaswara Putra , Rohman Fatchur
Published: August 2024

This research aims to examine the influence of Marketing Mix (4P) variables consisting of product, price, place, and promotion, perceived value, and vote decision. The approach used in this research is a quantitative approach. The sample used in this research is the community in South Tangerang City registered in the Permanent Voter List in the 2020 South Tangerang City Regional Election, totaling 175 respondents. Research data was obtained from the result of filling out a questionnaire and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling analysis techniques with the help of the Smart PLS program. The results of this research show that (i) Political Product affects the voting decision; the higher the political product possessed by the political candidate, the higher the voting decision, and vice versa; (ii) Political Price affects the voting decision; the higher the Political Price, the higher the voting decision, and vice versa; (iii) Political Place does not have a significant effect on voting decision, which means that people in South Tangerang City prefer promotion through social media; (iv) Political Promotion affects the Voting Decision; the higher the Political Promotion, the higher the Voting Decision, and vice versa; (v) Political Promotion affects perceived value; the higher the political promotion, the higher the perceived value in the community, and vice versa; (vi) Perceived Value affects the Voting Decision; the higher the Perceived Value, the higher the Voting Decision, and vice versa; (vii) Perceived Value positively mediates the relationship between Political Promotion and Voting Decision. The promotion variable has the highest value and the strongest influence on voting decision. In general, the conclusion drawn from this research is that the implementation of Marketing Mix (4P) is important in influencing the voting decision of the community in South Tangerang City. Political candidates can pay attention to these aspects to strengthen their advantage in future political contests.
The influence of financial literacy and the use of financial technology on business performance through financial inclusion
Authors: Margijoyo Priska Rosalia , Ratnawati Kusuma , Aisjah Siti
Published: August 2024

That are many factors that can influence country's economic growth. Given its important contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and job creation, it is necessary to further study what factors can affect the existence and the performance of SMEs. This study aims to analyze the effect of financial literacy and the use of financial technology on the performance of SMEs mediated by financial inclusion. The data was collected using purposive sampling technique by distributing questionnaire. The sample of this study consists of 150 culinary SME actors in Malang City that have used QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesia Standards) application as one of the payment methods. Collected data was analyzed using PLS software. The results showed that there is a significant influence between financial literacy and the use of financial technology on business performance. Financial inclusion can significantly mediate the effect of financial literacy and the use of financial technology on business performance.
The influence of organizational culture and non-financial compensation on organizational commitment with job satisfaction as a mediation variable
Authors: Kristinaningtyas Yusevien Indah , Irawanto Dodi Wirawan , Susilowati Christin
Published: August 2024

Companies must be able to optimize human resources performance because they are an essential element in the organization and play an active role as planners, actors, and determinants for realizing organizational goals. This research aims to see the influence of organizational culture and non-financial compensation on organizational commitment, either directly or indirectly or through the mediation of job satisfaction. This research is categorized as explanatory research. The research respondents were permanent employees at the regional office of one of the largest banks in Indonesia. The sample size was determined using a total sampling of 150 respondents. The data collection method uses a questionnaire and is analyzed using PLS-SEM. The results show that organizational culture has a significant positive effect on organizational commitment, and non-financial compensation also has a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment. Organizational culture and non-financial compensation positively affect organizational commitment through the mediation of job satisfaction.
Legal protection for informal sector workers in employment development in Indonesia: challenges and opportunities
Authors: Hamid Adnan , Intan Adilla Meytiara
Published: August 2024

This research aims to investigate, rationalize and identify the issue of legal protection for informal workers which is in the critical category. Therefore, this article is entitled Legal Protection for Informal Sector Workers in Employment Development in Indonesia: Challenges and Opportunities. The research method used is a normative juridical approach, document study, using qualitative methods in analyzing data and using secondary data as the source. The results of this research found that Law Number 6 of 2023 concerning the Determination of Government Regulations instead of Law Number 2 of 2022 concerning Job Creation into Law (Undang-Undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2023 tentang Penetapan Peraturan Pemerintah Pengganti Undang-Undang Nomor 2 Tahun 2022 Tentang Cipta Kerja Menjadi Undang-Undang or UU 6/2023) does not regulate informal workers at all, so there is a vacuum in terms of legal protection for informal workers in Indonesia. Therefore, national legislation is needed regarding legal protection for informal workers, which essentially contains work agreements between employers and informal workers/labourers. In this way, the government and the legislature are expected to be able to establish regulations and legislation to protect informal and vulnerable workers amidst the increasing informalization of the labour market due to the impact of accelerated advances in information and communication technology.
Acute Thrombosis Induced by Drug-Coated Balloons Dilation in Neoatherosclerosis Plaque, Successfully Treated with a MicroNet-Covered Stent: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Stefanini Matteo , Maresca Luciano , Ginanni Corradini Luca , Balocco Simone , Rigla Juan , Simonetti Giovanni
Published: August 2024

Background The operator's ability in performing carotid stenting (CAS) has improved clinical outcomes. However, more than 3% of patients need to be treated again after CAS. Most of the cases requiring further intervention are affected by hyperplasia. The recommended procedure is the DEBalloon. On the other hand, the literature reports a small number of carotid neoatherosclerosis cases and is recommended to be treated using elective Micronet-covered stent. Discriminating between the two types of in-stent-restenosis ISR (hyperplasia or neoatherosclerosis) is critical for a positive outcome.Case summary We describe a case in which a patient treated with carotid stenting 8 years before, was diagnosed with ISR. Due to the development of neurological symptoms and progressive increases in Peak Systolic Velocity (PSV) eight years following carotid stenting, a DEBalloon was used in a carotid in-stent-restenosis (ISR) standard procedure. About ten minutes after the procedure, the patient developed hemiplegia consistent with the treated carotid territory. The implantation of a MicroNet-covered stent excluded the thrombus and reverted symptoms with a normal MR control at 24 h. Conclusion This case illustrates that when in-stent stenosis evolves years after the stent implantation, neoatherosclerosis should be assessed, and a MicroNet-covered stent should be considered.
Research on the Uplift Characteristics of Pantographs of High-Speed Trains Under Crosswind Conditions
Authors: Zhao Meng , Duan Yaning , Lan Xingbo , Jia Zile
Published: August 2024

Through the geometric relationships and force analysis of the main components of the panto-graph on high-speed trains, coefficients of aerodynamic forces and lift transmission between the pantograph and main components under crosswind conditions were derived. Based on the aer-odynamic forces acting on the pantograph at different crosswind speeds, wind angles, and oper-ating speeds, the aerodynamic lift of the pantograph and main components was ultimately de-termined. The results indicate that the aerodynamic lift of the pantograph is mainly distributed on the bow structure, with the aerodynamic lift of the upper frame all being negative values, while the absolute value of the aerodynamic lift of the lower arm rod is the smallest. The oper-ating speed of the pantograph and the wind angle of the crosswind have a significant impact on the aerodynamic lift of the main components, while the impact of the crosswind speed is rela-tively small. At the same operating speed of the pantograph, the lower the corresponding crosswind speed, the smaller the aerodynamic lift of the pantograph. The aerodynamic lift of the pantograph tends to decrease gradually with the increase of crosswind speed, and the impact of crosswind speed decreases gradually with the increase of pantograph operating speed. A com-prehensive relationship formula between the aerodynamic lift of the pantograph and the oper-ating speed, crosswind speed, and wind angle is obtained, and the empirical formula for the contact force of the bow net and train operating speed is modified. The research results are of great significance and value for the study and application of lift forces on pantographs under crosswind conditions.
An Economic Assessment of Fresh Water Reallocation by Treated Wastewater for Irrigation in Northern Jordan Valley
Authors: Tabieh Mohammed A. , Al-Karablieh Emad K. , Salman Amer Z. , Qtaishat Tala , Thaher Nael , Al-Qinna Mohammed , Al-Karablieh Nehaya , Jaghbir Madi , Al-Jamrah Ahmad , Al-Ghazawi Khaleda , Aladaileh Haitham
Published: August 2024

The study investigates the economic feasibility and farmer acceptance of utilizing treated wastewater (TWW) for agricultural irrigation, particularly in the Northern Jordan Valley. Despite its potential to mitigate water scarcity, concerns persist regarding its impact on soil health, crop yield, and land utilization, hindering widespread adoption. The research aims to measure farm profitability and farmers' willingness to embrace TWW through various blending scenarios with traditional surface water sources. The yield response function to salinity was incorporated into profit function to simulate crop profitability and water values. Results indicate that the introduction of TWW negatively affects salt-sensitive crops like citrus but positively impacts others such as date palm, olives, tomatoes, and peppers due to increased fertilizer content in irrigation water. Economic performance indicators reveal a gradual decrease in water net productivity for citrus with increasing blending ratios of TWW, with the water value decreasing accordingly. Higher percentages of treated water do not consistently lead to increased productivity, profitability, or net value added, emphasizing the need for careful consideration and understanding of economic risks associated with specific crops and water quality. To mitigate the impact of water salinity on citrus production, growers are advised to improve soil quality, periodically flush the soil with low-salinity water, and use salt-tolerant rootstocks. Regular monitoring of soil and water salinity levels is crucial for informed decision-making. While using TWW, water may offer cost savings.
Modeling The Impact Of Economic Factors On Electoral Results: A
Predictive Approach To Ghana's 2024 Elections
Authors: Baidoo Jnr Francis
Published: August 2024

Introduction – Elections are a cornerstone of democratic societies, enabling citizens to express
their preferences and shape the direction of their governments. Economic conditions, political
dynamics, and social factors often play pivotal roles in influencing voter behavior and
determining electoral outcomes, making elections a key area of study in understanding
governance and policy change.
Objectives – This study examines how key economic factors like inflation, unemployment, and
poverty influence election results in Ghana. It also looks at how these economic elements shape
voter choices and predicts the possible outcomes of the 2024 general elections using past data.
Methodology – The study used historical economic and political data from 1992 to 2023,
applying statistical models like ARIMA (Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average) to
forecast future election outcomes. Economic indicators such as inflation and unemployment
were included to study their relationship with voter behavior.
Findings - The results show that economic factors significantly impact voter turnout and party
vote share. High inflation and unemployment rates tend to reduce voter support for incumbent
parties. The model also predicts possible outcomes for the 2024 election based on these
economic trends.
Conclusion and Recommendation – The study concludes that improving economic conditions,
such as reducing unemployment, could positively influence electoral outcomes for incumbents.
It is recommended that policymakers focus on stabilizing the economy to enhance electoral
success.
Typology of Business Incubators in Spain according to the Stages of Startups Incubation
Authors: Asensio-Ciria Ana , De-Pablos-Heredero Carmen , Blanco Jiménez Francisco José , Garcia Martínez Antón
Published: August 2024

The aim of this work was to classify the business incubators in Spain according to the four phases of the startup’s incubation process. Considering that the graduation rate implies greater survival and business success of the incubated companies, they have been identified at each stage of the incubation (spread of entrepreneurship, pre-incubation, advanced incubation, and graduation). The activities that present higher impacts on the success of the incubated companies and the activities carried out by the business incubator that have a greater relevance on the graduation of the companies have concretely been considered. Principal component (PC) cluster analysis has been applied. All the incubation variables were used simultaneously, reducing their number, and grouping them into factors. Finally, the cases were grouped according to these latent variables. Principal components analysis reduced dimensionality to 8 factors with a 74 % of explained variance. Factor 1 was positively related to pre-incubation variables, factor 2 was linked to training and collaboration variables within the entrepreneurship diffusion phase. Factor 3, named activity monitoring and control, was related to phase 3 or basic incubation variables. Cluster analysis facilitates the grouping of business incubators into three clusters: Group 1 (16 % of the total), incubators with strong deficits in incubation phases 1, 2 and 3. They are small sized business incubators, often located in rural areas or cities and low graduation rate. Group 2 (30 %), business incubators with very high graduation rate, and strongly positive values in factors 1 and 2. Factor 3, although positive, it is susceptible to improvement. They are the largest group of business incubators and usually located in industrial and technological parks. Group 3 (54 %) is the majority, with values close to cluster 2 and 3.
Economics of Water Scarcity and Efficiency
Authors: Barbier Edward B. , Burgess Joanne C.
Published: August 2024

Over the coming decades, global freshwater withdrawals are expected to grow, especially in low and middle-income countries. Unless there are significant improvements in the efficiency of water use by economies, freshwater stress, crises and scarcity will worsen. This paper explores further the economic relationship between water use efficiency and scarcity. Because growing scarcity of freshwater in many regions and countries is not adequately reflected in markets, there is often insufficient incentives for investment and innovation to improve the efficiency of water use. To explore further changes in water use efficiency across countries, we conduct a panel analysis of water productivity changes for 130 countries over 1995 to 2020. Countries with lower initial levels of water use efficiency tended to have higher water productivity growth, whereas more agriculturally dependent economies displayed lower improvements in water use efficiency. Better institutional quality and capacity for innovation may also increase water use efficiency. We discuss the implications of these results for improving water use productivity in economies, and in particular, the opportunities and challenges for improving water markets and trades to alleviate water scarcity. We conclude by identifying further areas of research.
Square-Difference Factor Absorbing Primary Ideals of Commutative Rings
Authors: Khashan Hani A. , Yetkin Çelikel Ece , Tekir Unsal
Published: August 2024

Let $R$ be a commutative ring with identity. A proper ideal $I$ of a ring $R$ is called a square-difference factor absorbing primary ideal of $R$ if for $a,b\in R$, whenever $a^{2}-b^{2}\in I$, then $a+b\in\sqrt{I}$ or $a-b\in I$. Several characterizations and properties of this class of ideals are presented.Various examples are provided to illustrate the obtained results and demonstrate the applicability of our findings. Furthermore, the properties of this class of ideals are investigated in extensions of rings.
Miocene Petit-Spot Basanitic Volcanoes on Cretaceous Alba Guyot (Magellan Seamount Trail, Pacific Ocean)
Authors: Peretyazhko Igor S. , Savina Elena A. , Pulyaeva Irina A.
Published: August 2024

New data obtained from core samples of two boreholes in Alba Guyot in the Magellan Seamount Trail (MST), Western Pacific, including 40Ar/39Ar age of basanite, mineralogy of basanite, tuff, tuffite, mantle-derived inclusions in basanite and tuff (lherzolite xenolith and Ol, Cpx, Opx xenocrysts), and calcareous nannofossils biostratigraphy, have implications for the guyot history. Volcanics in the upper part of the Alba Guyot main edifice and its Oma Vlinder satellite, at sea depths between 3600 and 2200 m, were deposited during the Cretaceous 112 to 86 Ma interval. In the following ~60 myr, the Alba Guyot became partly submerged, and denuded with the formation of a flat summit platform while the respective fragment of the Pacific Plate was moving to the Northern Hemisphere. Volcanic activity in the northeastern part of the guyot summit platform rejuvenated in the Miocene (24–15 Ma) and produced onshore basanitic volcanoes and layers of tuff in subaerial and tuffite in shallow-water near-shore conditions. In Middle-Late Miocene (10–6 Мa), after the guyot had submerged, carbonates containing calcareous nannofossils were deposited on the porous surfaces of tuff and tuffite. Precipitation of the Fe-Mn crust (Unit III) recommenced during the Pliocene-Pleistocene (< 1.8 Mа) when the guyot summit reached favorable sea depths. The location of the MST guyots in the northwestern segment of the Pacific Plate near the Mariana Trench, along with the Miocene age and alkali-basaltic signatures of basanite, provide evidence for petit-spot volcanism on the Alba Guyot. This inference agrees with the geochemistry of Cenozoic petit-spot basaltic rocks from the Pacific and Miocene basanite on the Alba Guyot. The numerous volcanic cones reaching up to 750 m high and 5.1 km in base diameter, which were discovered on the Alba summit platform, provide the first evidence of voluminous Miocene petit-spot basanitic volcanism upon the Cretaceous guyots and seamounts of the Pacific.
Degree of Hydration, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties of Cement-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles
Authors: Choi Young-Cheol
Published: August 2024

Cementitious materials exhibit excellent binding properties and micropore structures that support the stabilization of TiO2 nanoparticles within the matrix. Therefore, these materials are ideal for the development of functional construction products with TiO2 nanoparticles. This study investigated the degree of hydration, microstructure, and mechanical properties of cement-containing TiO2 nanoparticles. The experimental results demonstrated that TiO2 nanoparticles accelerated the hydration rate of cement, reducing the setting times. Moreover, TiO2 nanoparticles changed matrix microstructure, decreasing the porosity and improving early-age strength. Although TiO2 nanoparticles function as nucleation sites in the cement hydration reaction, the tendency of the particles to clump implies that proper dispersion should be ensured when mixing in large quantities. When developing new building materials incorporating TiO2 nanoparticles, considering the effect of TiO2 nanoparticles on the hydration reaction of cementitious materials is crucial.
The Extremal Trees for Logarithmic VDB Topological Indices
Authors: Su Zhenhua , Deng Hanyuan
Published: August 2024

Vertex-degree-based (VDB) topological indices have been applied in QSPR/QSAR. As an important category, the general logarithmic VDB topological index $T_{lnf}(G)$, is defined as the summation of $ln{f(d(u),d(v))}$, where the summation over all $uv\in E(G)$.

In this paper, we give the sufficient conditions for that

(1) the path $P_{n}$ is the only tree with the minimal $T_{lnf}$;

(2) the star $S_n$ is the only tree with the maximal and the minimal $T_{lnf}$, respectively. As applications, the minimal and maximal trees of some logarithmic VDB indices are determined.