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Análisis jurídico del silencio administrativo en la aplicación del principio de celeridad en los procedimientos administrativos
Authors: Flores Ovaco Robin Vicente
Published: September 2024

El silencio administrativo es una figura jurídica de trascendencia en el contexto jurídico ecuatoriano, debido a que su esencia y espíritu se compone de ciertos presupuestos, condiciones y distinciones, que la hacen materia de permanente investigación y debate, tal cual sucede en este ocasión, en el que a través de esta investigación se va a realizar un análisis profundo y pormenorizado de todo lo que concierne a su significado y vigencia en un Estado social de derechos, y su relación con el principio de celeridad, específicamente en los procedimientos administrativos. En razón de lo mencionado, se expondrá un conjunto de razonamientos y criterios que, sustentados en las fuentes bibliográficas jurídicas, como la ley, la doctrina y jurisprudencia, permitirá poner en conocimiento el enfoque del suscrito investigador, respecto de la debilidad e ineficacia del silencio administrativo, cuando dicha figura se debe cumplir enfrentando óbices como la ineficiencia y desconocimiento del personal administrativo en su aplicación; vacíos o vaguedades normativas; o incluso tecnología anacrónica al fin y visión institucional. Para lograr esto, se recurrió al uso de métodos de investigación como el dogmático jurídico, el analítico-sintético, y el exegético, los cuales propiciaron a que el resultado de este proceso sea viable al fin académico e investigativo.
Funcionamiento de los consejos técnicos escolares: obstáculos y oportunidades
Authors: González Díaz Maria Elena , Emynick Cervantes Clara , Zazueta Diaz Rosa Maria
Published: September 2024

En el campo de supervisión de la función académica escolar, existen actividades sustantivas como el asesoramiento, acompañamiento y seguimiento de los consejos técnicos escolares (CTE), los cuales son fundamentales para garantizar la mejora continua de la calidad educativa, a través de estrategias bien planificadas y ejecutadas, que permitan lograr un impacto significativo en la práctica docente y en los resultados académicos.  No obstante, se identifican una serie de problemáticas que dificultan su operación, por lo cual se hace necesario evaluar la función de esta actividad, para comprender su efecto sobre los usuarios. Esta investigación se realiza con un enfoque mixto, en la zona 025 de la Ciudad de Mazatlán Sinaloa, en 11 escuelas primarias de la zona urbana con 297 elementos (directores, maestros y coordinadores) dando como resultados destacables la identificación de que a pesar del funcionamiento y operación de los CTE como lo marca el reglamento, una de las limitantes para impulsar cambios sustantivos acordados para la práctica docente y gestión escolar es el tiempo, que se traduce en una carga laboral elevada y un desequilibrio en las responsabilidades de las tareas diarias, falta de participación y compromiso y resistencia al cambio.
Uso de corticoides en dermatitis atópica: Artículo de revisión
Authors: Correa Tenemaza Verónica Alexandra , Terán Urgilés Mirkka Poleth , Angamarca Jingo Alex Javier , Galarza Alvear Daniela Patricia , Samaniego Flores Ivett Paola , Esparza Vivanco Mara Lorena , Quevedo Viera María Victoria
Published: September 2024

La dermatitis atópica (DA) es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica de la piel que afecta principalmente a niños, caracterizada por picazón y enrojecimiento. Su tratamiento habitual son los corticoides tópicos, aunque su uso prolongado puede tener efectos secundarios. El objetivo principal es actualizar conocimientos sobre el uso de corticoides en dermatitis atópica. En septiembre del 2024 se realizó un artículo de revisión sobre manejo de DA en base a corticoesteroides, este está basado en estudios de los últimos 5 años encontrados en base de datos como PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE y Google Académico. Se identificaron 20 estudios que cumplen con los criterios de inclusión e incluyen definición, etiología, fisiopatología, manejo, tratamiento a base de corticoides, mecanismo de acción, eficiencia y efectos secundarios del tema descrito. La dermatitis atópica necesita un manejo multifacético, donde los corticoides tópicos son esenciales para aliviar síntomas y controlar brotes. La educación del paciente y la selección adecuada de tratamientos son cruciales para mejorar la calidad de vida. Integrar corticoides con otras terapias permite un enfoque personalizado y efectivo.
The Impact of Federated Learning on Urban Computing
Authors: Souza José R. F. , Oliveira Shéridan Z. L. N. , Oliveira Helder
Published: September 2024

In an era defined by rapid urbanization and technological advancements, this article provides a comprehensive examination of the transformative influence of Federated Learning (FL) on Urban Computing (UC), addressing key advancements, challenges, and contributions to the existing literature. By integrating FL into urban environments, this study explores its potential to revolutionize data processing, enhance privacy, and optimize urban applications. We delineate the benefits and challenges of FL implementation, offering insights into its effectiveness in domains such as transportation, healthcare, and infrastructure. Additionally, we highlight persistent challenges including scalability, bias mitigation, and ethical considerations. By pointing towards promising future directions such as advancements in edge computing, ethical transparency, and continual learning models, we underscore opportunities to enhance further the positive impact of FL in shaping more adaptable urban environments.
Automação e Cibersegurança: Criando uma Ferramenta de Testes para Redes SDN
Authors: Leal Ryan M. S. , Freitas Johan K. E. , Albuquerque Júnior Francisco A. C. , Lopes Waslon T. A. , Carvalho Fabrício B. S. , Fonseca Iguatemi E.
Published: September 2024

Com a ampla adoção das redes SDN (SDN Software Defined Networks) em diversas aplicações atuais, mais métodos de exploração de vulnerabilidades têm sido criados tendo como alvos os planos de dados, controle e aplicação. Devido a sua característica de centralização da lógica de controle, as redes SDN se mostram mais vulneráveis a ataques de negação de serviço, aumentando a necessidade de aperfeiçoamento dos métodos de proteção das redes. Visando contribuir com o aprendizado de cyberataques em redes SDN, o presente trabalho demonstra o desenvolvimento de uma ferramenta de execução de testes automatizada e modularizada, permitindo a personalização dos testes e facilidade nas rotinas de gerenciamento de redes SDN.
High-Performance Elliptic Curve Cryptography: A SIMD Approach to Modern Curves
Authors: Faz-Hernandez Armando , López Julio
Published: September 2024

Cryptography based on elliptic curves is endowed with efficient methods for public-key cryptography. Recent research has shown the superiority of the Montgomery and Edwards curves over the Weierstrass curves as they require fewer arithmetic operations. Using these modern curves has, however, introduced several challenges to the cryptographic algorithm’s design, opening up new opportunities for optimization. Our main objective is to propose algorithmic optimizations and implementation techniques for cryptographic algorithms based on elliptic curves. In order to speed up the execution of these algorithms, our approach relies on the use of extensions to the instruction set architecture. In addition to those specific for cryptography, we use extensions that follow the Single Instruction, Multiple Data (SIMD) parallel computing paradigm. In this model, the processor executes the same operation over a set of data in parallel. We investigated how to apply SIMD to the implementation of elliptic curve algorithms. As part of our contributions, we design parallel algorithms for prime field and elliptic curve arithmetic. We also design a new three-point ladder algorithm for the scalar multiplication P + kQ, and a faster formula for calculating 3P on Montgomery curves. These algorithms have found applicability in isogeny-based cryptography. Using SIMD extensions such as SSE, AVX, and AVX2, we develop optimized implementations of the following cryptographic algorithms: X25519, X448, SIDH, ECDH, ECDSA, EdDSA, and qDSA. Performance benchmarks show that these implementations are faster than existing implementations in the state of the art. Our study confirms that using extensions to the instruction set architecture is an effective tool for optimizing implementations of cryptographic algorithms based on elliptic curves. May this be an incentive not only for those seeking to speed up programs in general but also for computer manufacturers to include more advanced extensions that support the increasing demand for cryptography.
Attacking and defending post-quantum cryptography candidates
Authors: Paiva Thales , Terada Routo
Published: September 2024

This dissertation, which is written as a collection of papers, presents original contributions to the security and implementation of three post-quantum cryptography candidates: HQC, PKP and BIKE. Both HQC and BIKE are code-based key encapsulation mechanisms that were selected as alternate candidates in NIST’s post-quantum standardization process. The Permuted Kernel Problem (PKP) is an NP-hard combinatorial problem that can be used to instantiate post-quantum digital signature schemes. The first contribution is a timing attack against HQC that allows an attacker to recover the secret key after recording the decryption time of around 400 million ciphertexts, for 128 bits of security. The second contribution consists of the first attack targeting a generalization of PKP for small fields. For 80-bit security parameters, the attack is able to recover a fraction 2−40 of the keys using only 248 operations, and about 7.2% of the keys using 262 operations. The third and last contribution consists of a new decryption algorithm for BIKE. Our constant-time implementation of this algorithm achieves speedups of 1.18, 1.29 and 1.47, with respect to state-of-the-art decryption algorithms, for security levels 128, 192 and 256, respectively.
Investigação da ferramenta Keycloak na Mitigação de Incidentes Cibernéticos: Uma Abordagem Integrada com o Programa de Privacidade e Segurança da Informação (PPSI)
Authors: Tomaz Lídia Bononi P. , Oliveira Patrícia Araújo de , Gualberto Éder Souza
Published: September 2024

Este artigo visa explorar a ferramenta Keycloak para a mitigação de incidentes cibernéticos considerando os controles do Programa de Privacidade e Segurança da Informação (PPSI) do Governo Federal. O Keycloak é uma solução open source de gerenciamento de identidade e acesso (IAM – Identity Access Management) que centraliza as operações de autenticação e autorização de usuários, oferece controle de acesso, recursos de logs para auditorias e monitoramento. Assim, o objetivo deste artigo é investigar os recursos do Keycloak para fortalecer a segurança da informação, melhorar a proteção de dados e aumentar a capacidade de resposta a incidentes de segurança cibernética.
Compact Memory Implementations of the ML-DSA Post-Quantum Digital Signature Algorithm
Authors: Meneses Rodrigo Duarte de , Teixeira Caio , Henriques Marco Aurélio Amaral
Published: September 2024

This paper explores memory optimization techniques in the implementation of the Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Algorithm (ML-DSA) in the context of post-quantum cryptography. It shows how to achieve significant reductions in memory usage, and evaluates the trade-offs in computational speed. Moreover, it demonstrates how the secret (private) key can be managed to reduce significantly its storage requirements, thereby enhancing ML-DSA’s applicability in some resource-constrained environments.
Detecção de Intrusões na Internet das Coisas (IoT): Um Ambiente de Experimentação para Obtenção de Dados Reais sobre Protocolos Emergentes
Authors: Spohr Isadora F. , Fideles Douglas R. , Quincozes Silvio E. , Kazienko Juliano F. , Quincozes Vagner E.
Published: September 2024

A comunicação eficiente entre dispositivos da Internet das Coisas (IoT), especialmente em ambientes com recursos computacionais limitados, é um desafio constante. Novos protocolos, como o Zenoh e o Data Distribution Service (DDS), têm surgido para atender a essas demandas, oferecendo alto desempenho e recursos avançados para sistemas distribuídos e em larga escala. No entanto, a literatura carece de datasets públicos para protocolos como Zenoh e XRCE-DDS (eXtremely Resource Constrained Environments), limitando as pesquisas em desempenho e segurança. Este trabalho apresenta o desenvolvimento de um dataset detalhado sobre a performance desses protocolos em diversos cenários de comunicação, fornecendo um recurso valioso para futuras pesquisas em comunicação em tempo real em sistemas IoT.
Zur Ordnung des Verbraucherrechts
Authors: Amort Matthias
Published: September 2024

The work analyses the typification in consumer law. Does it follow a rule? The study questions the compatibility of typification in consumer law with the constitutionally protected freedom of contract and proposes a new approach. However, this must overcome national borders, as European law determines the consumer law systems of the Member States. The thesis therefore examines the extent to which it is possible to reconcile the new approach of typification with Union law. Can European consumer protection ultimately lead to constitutional typification? The author holds a professorship for commercial law at the FOM University of Applied Sciences in Düsseldorf.
Innungen und Innungsverbände im Tarifvertragsrecht
Authors: Preuß Lukas
Published: September 2024

This work examines the conflict between the collective bargaining capability of guilds and guild associations and the statutory regulation by the Handwerksordnung and its public law provisions. It begins with a look at the collective bargaining practice in the crafts sector, followed by an examination of basic constitutional issues, such as the coalition status of these organisations. From the perspective of labor law, highly practice-relevant questions of collective bargaining law are addressed, which exemplarily offer solutions for emerging legal problems in this area of conflict. Here, for example, the limits of the collective bargaining power of the guild associations were determined. The author is a lawyer specializing in labor law.
Smart-specilization as a prerequisite for the improvement of economic training of vocational education teachers
Authors: Tykhonova Nataliia
Published: September 2024

The article reveals the essence of the socio-economic factors that have caused the introduction of smart-specialization in the economy of Ukraine. Smart-specialization is considered as a new conceptual model of innovative and socio-economic policy in the economic regions of Ukraine, which involves regional specialization within the national economic system. The essence of smart-specialization is analyzed, and the need for corresponding improvement of the content of economic training for future skilled professionals, workers, and vocational educators is analyzed. The necessity of training future vocational education teachers and developing a methodology for fostering entrepreneurial competence within the concept of smart specialization is justified in the research. The article also emphasizes the integration of theory and practice of entrepreneurship in vocational education, the need for higher quality and effective training of modern and motivated expert educators capable of making independent decisions and selecting the most efficient teaching methods considering regional economic aspects for maximizing the opportunities for innovative entrepreneurship development in regions. The author substantiates the necessity to train qualified personnel in vocational education who will meet modern labor market requirements, become competitive and mobile, active agents of professional and entrepreneurial initiative in the country, thereby enhancing the prestige of vocational education not only among the potential learners but also in the society. The author determines the necessity to update the content of educational programs, develop integrated courses in humanities, methodological recommendations and special courses in economic disciplines "Financial Literacy" and "Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship" taking into account the principles of the concept of smart-specialization concept.
Organization of training in informatics courses using collaborative technologie
Authors: Jafarova Arzu
Published: September 2024

Educational program in Informatics has a serious impact on the perspective, talent, ability and creativity of everyone in the labor market in modern times. It is explained by the exceptional role of Computer Science in the preparation and formation of young people for life and practical activities. Informatics also plays an exceptional role in the cognitive development of the student, in the formation of logical thinking, and in the improvement of judgment and understanding abilities. Therefore, the Informatics is the main general education course in the formation of the founders and future residents of the information society. As part of curriculum reform, teaching computer science requires the creation of new training technologies. The curriculum drawn up for Informatics defines the main goals of teaching this subject in secondary schools, reflects all activities to achieve training outcomes. Informatics Curriculum is directed to the capabilities and needs of each student, it serves to form the young generation, solve the problems they face and make independent decisions. The Curriculum is aimed at having the skills of competent use of information technologies and systems meeting the necessary information provision of schoolchildren. The teaching of Informatics in all grades of secondary schools, the application of computers in the teaching of all subjects gives this course a general educational character. The curriculum covering the main content lines of informatics includes a wide range of content. The content, which has an integrative nature, allows us to understand that different knowledge is related to each other not only within the Information Science, but also in other subjects and in real life. With the implementation of the new curriculum Computer Science teacher faces tasks such as preparing the young generation for life in the information society, working with new programs and conditions, searching for information, placing information in the information space, organizing joint work using different Internet services. The use of new educational technologies and methods based on Internet services allows schoolchildren to get in touch with the information world they will live in tomorrow. Characteristics of people living in the information society is continuous education, the ability to continuously learn new information.
Using authentic dialogues in teaching Еnglish
Authors: Ibrahimli Narmin
Published: September 2024

Exposure to real-world linguistic usage is one of the main advantages of dialogues. In modern English language teaching, authentic dialogues have significant communicative value, giving them a new meaning and quality. The article aims to reveal new ways of using authentic dialogues through theoretical basis explaining linguistic features in English. In English, students often do not participate in unplanned conversations in non-teaching environments that construct authentic dialogue. When English is used in real-world conversations, learners can converse in the language in various settings, from business meetings to casual conversations. This includes elements of making authentic dialogue, its techniques, and evaluation that are frequently left out of traditional language textbooks. It is evident from observations that the development of socio-cultural competencies and communicative competencies in English language instruction places less emphasis on fostering oral interaction and establishing authentic communication. The development of oral interactions for some classroom activities makes it challenging to create meaningful opportunities, and there is a lack of clarity surrounding the communicative approach in English language teaching as well as the methods and techniques that make up authentic oral interaction. Research on English language methodology demonstrates that using authentic dialogues to teach language helps teachers address concerns about their familiarity with dialogue pedagogy, whether the requirements enhance language proficiency in authentic conversations, and how to support their approach to dialogue. Findings prove that teaching methods in learning original dialogues help students develop thinking and problem-solving skills and make students active participants in the learning process, encouraging them to take responsibility for their learning.
A sonata for ghosts
Authors: Eulau Louise
Published: September 2024

Background: Ingmar Bergman, one of the most significant directors in theatre and film during the 20th century, is well-known for using the language of music as a source of inspiration when describing his films. Additionally, it is known that Bergman was strongly influenced by August Strindberg. What is less known is whether Bergman, like Strindberg in his play There are Crimes and Crimes, used a specific musical piece as a foundation for creating the dramaturgy in his productions, where the musical language was reflected in the structure of the narrative. Here, Bergman’s radio adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s play John Gabriel Borkman offers a particularly interesting subject of study. This is because only one piece of music is used throughout the entire production: Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Op. 31/2. This sonata serves both as a framing device for the play, a means of separating scenes, and as part of the dialogue on a metadiegetic level. It’s worth noting that both the working script and the sheet music with Bergman's handwritten notes and cross-references are preserved.
Aim: To analyse Bergman’s use of music in John Gabriel Borkman to determine if the dramaturgy can be interpreted through a musicological lens. Additionally, this article investigates whether the division between sound and narrative in Bergman’s final film, Saraband, parallels this radio adaptation.
Method: Inspiration has been drawn from intermediality and musicological research, with a focus on previous Beethoven studies.
Result: Three themes emerge: 1) the use of music and sound that can be described and interpreted using vocabulary from sound design in radio drama, stage music, and film; 2) indicating movements between the structure of Beethoven’s sonata and Bergman’s radio production, suggesting parallel developments significant for the narrative; 3) recurring diegetic gestures that connect the radio adaptation of John Gabriel Borkman with Saraband, as well as other Bergman productions, on an almost metadiegetic level. In this way, the current study could make a significant contribution to the existing body of research on Bergman's use of music in his oeuvre.
An Integrated Perspective: Applying Team Learning and Knowledge Creation through Team Learner Styles
Authors: Lee Velma , Smith David , Chen Yuh-Jia
Published: September 2024

Research in the field of organizational and team learning is well documented with several notable theories explaining the components and process. However, after thorough examination of the literature, there is an obvious disconnect between theoretical understanding and organizational application. The focus of this research is to develop an applied framework for team learning and knowledge creation by integrating three currently recognized theoretical models. The three models incorporated are Boisot’s Social Learning Cycle Model (SLC), Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory Model (LSI) and Lee’s Modes of Learning Progression Model (MLP). These three models are selected because they provide the primary dimensions, in tandem, required for the construction of the newly applied framework. This resulting Team Learner Style Quadrant (TLSQ) framework suggests that specific learning styles suits the various stages in the learning process of teams that are charged with different roles for team learning and knowledge creation and can be easily applied to any organization. Finally, propositions of knowledge diffusion are provided for framework validity, providing researchers with a direction for future hypotheses and model development.
Once an Outlier, Still an Outlier?
Authors: Ji Xiuqing
Published: September 2024

Japan’s financial market is very interesting. It is widely documented that, while cross-sectional momentum exists in many countries, it does not exist in Japan. Recently, time series momentum has been dubbed, yet there is little research on its performance in Japan. I conduct the first examination of the phenomenon in Japan for a period that had not been studied before: 1920 to 1984. The results show that time series momentum is significantly profitable and demonstrates an interesting pattern: January profits are positive and larger than non-January ones.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM WEST AFRICA
Authors: AYADI Folorunso Sunday
Published: September 2024

Energy can either limit or accelerate production processes and consequently economic growth. This study investigated the validity of any of the four hypotheses (conservation, growth, feedback and neutrality) formulated in the study of the relationship between energy consumption and economic growth. This study analyzed these hypotheses in West African context by applying the stationarity tests and Pedronicointegration as well as causality tests (Granger-Causality, Vector Autoregressive (VAR) Causality and Toda-Yamamoto Causality) and regression analysis (Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), Panel Fully Modified Least Squares (FMOLS) and Dynamic Least Squares (DOLS)) in accomplishing the investigation. The study found per capita GDP to Granger cause energy consumption in West Africa and the Causality runs from per capita GDP to energy consumption. Energy consumption (EPC) and Gross Domestic Product per capita (GDPPC) are positively related. Economic growth significantly explains energy consumption in West Africa. A dollar increase in Per Capita GDP other things being constant will cause energy consumption to increase by 0.03 US dollar. Based on the above therefore, since economic growth implies more energy consumption, and at present, energy consumption in West Africa is predominantly fossil-based which is unsustainable as it is non-renewable. West African governments must work to encourage more energy efficient production processes. In addition to this, government must put up policies to generate and utilize more renewable energy. This will reduce the pollution associated with fossil-based energy sources.
OUTSOURCING HR SHARED SERVICES IN THE TIMES OF COVID: ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY AND CUSTOMER NEEDS FULFILLMENT
Authors: Sahoo Madhu Bala , Goute Ashok Kumar
Published: September 2024

The Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS) model helps organizations combat internal resource competition by reducing redundant activities thereby improving cost efficiencies. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted seemingly all global entities, most of them in a negative way. In the middle of businesses failing and halting worldwide operations due to the pandemic, HRSS plans are thriving. This paper examines the reasons behind progress of HRSS model despite unpromising conditions and derives learnings for business operations in the new normal work setup. It further elaborates on the contemporary shared services trends along with outsourcing and changing business climate bringing forth a new normal. We add the COVID-19 perspective and provide a comprehensive practitioner 2X2 framework connecting two inevitable dimensions of ‘technology advancement’ and ‘customer need fulfillment via virtual means’ for future HR dominions. The paper provides practical insights to HR practitioners and leaders about outsourcing HR services in the new expected normal business setup. Further, it envisions the future trajectory for HRSS in midst of novel global effects and disruptive technologies of artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
BOARD COMPOSITION, BOARD DIVERSITY AND STOCK PERFORMANCE
Authors: Chiyachantana Chiraphol N. , Pattanawihok Siripen , Prasarnphanich Pattarawan
Published: September 2024

The study investigates the relationship between six board compositions and stock returns. The results indicate a significant association between various board compositions and stock returns. Specifically, board size and executive directors have a negative impact, whereas independent directors enhance stock returns. Busy directors positively impact the abnormal stock returns for the companies in the non-financial industry, which implies that busy directors who serve on more boards tend to be well connected. More importantly, the results indicate a significant positive relationship between board tenure and stock returns. Board service time is perceived as the board quality of knowledge and experience from the investors’ point of view.
DEVELOPING GLOBAL BRAND BUILDING MODEL IN MANAGEMENT EDUCATION
Authors: Jois Achutha , Chakrabarti Somnath
Published: September 2024

Higher education has changed irrevocably with the advent of globalization, internet technologies and modern methods of learning.  Educators' thought process is undergoing a sea of change along with transition towards education brand building. Most of the branding frameworks focus on logo design, style and look & feel rather than covering deeper aspects of building a global brand. This study aims to cover broader aspects of global education brand building from the student perspective and identify key issues emerging economy management institutes face while building a global brand. Mixed method approach was adopted to delve deep into issues in building global management education brands from emerging economies. Open-ended unstructured interviews with 18 education experts resulted in the identification of key attributes and antecedents, also validated with a structured literature review. The extensive literature search resulted in more than one thousand academic research papers, while the structured approach selected 107 peer-reviewed academic articles. This study used quantitative methods with random sampling as the main methodology and utilized structured equation modeling to develop the model. This study's key research findings are that prospective students look at immigration to western countries, global opportunities, and globally recognizable education brands as top reasons while selecting education institutes for their higher education needs. This study's generalizability is fairly limited; however, the model can be extrapolated to other fields to test its validity. This paper brings out a branding framework and global brand-building model for higher education management brands.
What Drives the Global Outward Mergers & Acquisitions? Empirical Analysis on Indian Outbound Deals
Authors: Kapil Sheeba , Dhingra Puneet Kaur
Published: September 2024

The need for new markets, new customers, global markets and competitive advantages and many identified and unidentified factors drive to acquire businesses in other countries. Indian firms count to involve in outbound cross M&A activities in last two decades (2000-2020). This paper purposes to study the impact of different possible factors related to host countries for example country-specific macroeconomic determinants influencing the overseas mergers and acquisitions by Indian enterprises. The study identified top 10 host country destinations along with their macroeconomic factors for a period of 20 years. Panel data regression model are used to examine the impact of selected variables on deal volume of outbound M&A by Indian firms. The dynamic effects are also observed in the relationship explaining the deal volume. The variables, gross domestic product, total exports, total imports, merchandise trade and double taxation treaty were found to have significant impact on Indian outbound M&A transactions. This paper fulfills the research gap by explaining the impact of different host macroeconomic factors attracting Indian firms to make foreign acquisitions.
CONSISTENCY OF BENCHMARKING PERFORMANCE MEASURES: AN EMPHASIS ON COMPANY SIZE
Authors: Meybodi Mohammad
Published: September 2024

This article investigates consistency of organizational strategy and potential links between the company size and the alignments of benchmarking performance measures. Six hypotheses were used to examine the consistency of the benchmarking performance measures and the impact of company size on selection of strategic and tactical benchmarking performance measures. Statistical results show evidence of misalignment between strategic goals and objectives, competitive dimensions, and proactive development of organizational core competencies. The results also indicate that managers from larger companies placed more emphasis on strategic measures while managers from smaller organizations emphasized more on tactical performance measures.
EVALUATION OF IMPACT OF PEER MONITORING ON SUSTAINABILITY OF SELF-HELP GROUPS
Authors: Baag Pankaj Kumar , Malhotra Nishi
Published: September 2024

Main objective of the study is to understand how self-help groups can give loans and finance to the poor and marginalized by utilizing peer-to-peer and social contracting methods. We believe that a scenario in which a group of people lend money to one another while sharing risk, making use of social capital, financial inclusion and sustainability becomes easier. When members who are in group, exchange information and have joint liability, peer selection and assortative matching leads to better financial behavior in a group. Researchers advocate the development of self-help and joint liability organizations to eliminate selection bias and moral hazard during contract performance. As a result, peer monitoring and screening, as revealed in this study, can help to lower the probability of adverse selection, particularly for high-risk borrowers.
Pengaruh Digitalisasi Pembelajaran, Kompetensi Guru Dan Variasi Metode Pembelajaran Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa SMP Auliya
Authors: Sahmaulana Deni , Lukas Samuel
Published: September 2024

Dalam proses pembelajaran, motivasi belajar siswa adalah faktor penting yang mendorong pencapaian. Saat ini, motivasi ini dipengaruhi oleh faktor ekstrinsik dan pendekatan pembelajaran, termasuk digitalisasi pembelajaran dan kompetensi guru sebagai faktor ekstrinsik, serta metode pengajaran sebagai faktor pendekatan. Penelitian ini menggunakan model analisis jalur untuk menguji signifikansi faktor-faktor ini terhadap motivasi belajar siswa. Berbagai metode pengajaran berfungsi sebagai variabel mediasi, yang mempengaruhi motivasi dan dipengaruhi oleh digitalisasi pendidikan dan kompetensi guru. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMP Auliya di Tangerang Selatan dengan margin of error 5% dan sampel sebanyak 176 siswa. Hasil dari tes regresi linier dan variabel mediasi menunjukkan bahwa digitalisasi pendidikan, kompetensi guru, dan variasi metode pengajaran memiliki dampak positif langsung terhadap motivasi. Variasi metode pengajaran juga menjadi perantara dampak positif tidak langsung dari digitalisasi dan kompetensi guru terhadap motivasi.
Analisis Perkembangan Standar Kurikulum Matematika Di Belanda: Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Gufron Ahmad , Junaedi Iwan , Mulyono Mulyono
Published: September 2024

Perubahan kurikulum pendidikan matematika di Belanda, dari tingkat dasar hingga tingkat tinggi, telah mengalami transformasi signifikan selama beberapa dekade terakhir. Studi ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran komprehensif mengenai evolusi kurikulum tersebut dengan menggunakan pendekatan Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Melalui penelaahan literatur yang terstruktur, kami mengidentifikasi tiga fase utama dalam perubahan kurikulum. Pada periode 1970-an hingga 1990-an, pendidikan matematika di Belanda sangat berfokus pada metode prosedural, hafalan, dan pendekatan yang bersifat formal. Pengajaran matematika di tingkat dasar menekankan penguasaan aritmetika dasar, sementara di tingkat menengah dan tinggi, kurikulum cenderung teoretis, dengan penekanan pada aljabar, kalkulus, dan geometri. Evaluasi pendidikan selama periode ini lebih berorientasi pada hasil ujian tertulis. Periode 1990-an hingga 2000-an menunjukkan reformasi besar dengan diperkenalkannya pendekatan Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) di tingkat dasar, yang menekankan penerapan konsep matematika dalam konteks kehidupan sehari-hari. Pada tingkat menengah, kurikulum mulai berfokus pada penerapan konsep matematika dalam bidang teknologi dan ekonomi, dengan peningkatan penggunaan teknologi dalam pengajaran. Di tingkat tinggi, pendidikan mulai mencakup riset terapan dan kolaborasi dengan industri untuk memenuhi kebutuhan dunia kerja. Pada kurikulum saat ini, terdapat fokus yang lebih besar pada digitalisasi, personalisasi pembelajaran, serta pengembangan keterampilan abad ke-21 seperti berpikir kritis, kolaborasi, dan literasi digital. Penggunaan perangkat lunak dan teknologi digital menjadi inti dari pembelajaran matematika di semua tingkat. Di tingkat tinggi, matematika terintegrasi dengan riset dan teknologi modern, termasuk pemodelan matematis, analisis data besar, dan simulasi berbasis teknologi. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa perubahan kurikulum matematika di Belanda, dari tingkat dasar hingga tinggi, menunjukkan pergeseran dari pendekatan formal dan prosedural menuju pendidikan yang lebih aplikatif, berbasis proyek, dan terintegrasi dengan teknologi. Perubahan ini mencerminkan adaptasi terhadap kebutuhan dunia modern dan perkembangan teknologi global, memastikan bahwa siswa tidak hanya memahami matematika secara konseptual, tetapi juga mampu menerapkannya dalam kehidupan nyata dan dunia kerja.
Improving employee Innovation Behavior for better future in Electrical Industry
Authors: Satrya Aryana , Kamal Ilham
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to investigate and assess the effect of Proactive Personality (PP), Work Motivation (WM), Perceive Organizational Support (POS) on Innovative Work Behavior (IWB), with Work Engagement.acting as mediators. Questionnaires were used in this quantitative study, to obtain information from 300 employees, with subsequent analysis implementing the Structural Equation Model Lisrel 8.3. The results showed that IWB was significantly influenced by WM, POS,PP, WE. The results also showed WM, POS, PP significantly influenced WE. Moreover, WM, POS,PP significantly influenced IWB mediated by WE. This study investigated innovative work behavior that significantly and widely impacted by Perceive Organizational Support. It also provided a deeper comprehension of the employee characteristic in the industry like work motivaton, proactive personality, work engagement.
Alimentación y aprendizajes: aliados estratégicos del desarrollo físico - cognitivo en niños de centros preescolares en Machala – Ecuador
Authors: Cruz Espinoza Patricia Alejandra , Valdiviezo Cacay Manuel Horacio , Mora González Jeicy Paola , Abad Jumbo Marjori Susana , Jiménez Alvarado Arelis Yalila
Published: September 2024

La investigación aborda los hábitos alimenticios y su relación con el desarrollo físico de niños preescolares, el problema común es la práctica poco saludable en la alimentación por causas asociadas a limitaciones económicas y la influencia de la publicidad. Se subraya la importancia de una alimentación diversificada y equilibrada en la infancia para un desarrollo óptimo. La educación alimentaria y la participación de los niños en la selección y preparación de alimentos se destacan como estrategias clave. La clasificación de alimentos según su origen se considera fundamental para una dieta saludable y variada. Por tanto, el objetivo es Promover el debate sobre la trascendencia de las buenas prácticas alimentarias en las primeras infancias, con involucramiento de los sistemas de salud, educación, industrias, sociedad y familias, como fundamento para el crecimiento físico y desarrollo cognitivo de los niños y de la formación de generaciones saludables y conscientes de la importancia de los buenos hábitos alimenticios. Es una investigación de tipo básica, enfoque mixto (cuantitativo – cualitativo), diseño no experimenta, alcance descriptivo, explicativo; las técnicas: observación, entrevista y encuesta. La muestra es de 15 estudiantes, 1 docente y 15 padres de familias de un total. Los resultados muestran una buena practica alimenticia y una correlación estadística con el peso y talla de los estudiantes analizados. Se busca promover cambios positivos en los hábitos alimenticios familiares y proporcionar información educativa que empodere a los padres y cuidadores para tomar decisiones informadas sobre la alimentación de sus hijos.
Managing the energy transition: The road to a green economy without losers
Authors: Ristić Zoran , Čelik Petar
Published: September 2024

The transition towards a low-carbon economy over the next few decades poses a global challenge, including for Serbia. In regions whose economic development relies on mining (exploitation of non-renewable sources of energy and raw materials), there is a crucial need for investments in new sources of clean energy, the development of new industries, and the creation of new green jobs. Anticipating these trends and their impact on existing mine workers is essential for effectively managing the energy transition and creating a green economy where they won't be left behind. The authors of this paper focus on analyzing the attitudes of mine workers in Serbia regarding this issue and their readiness to embrace changes, aiming to contribute to the promotion of the need for an accelerated and fair energy transition. To ensure the relevance of the conclusions, field research was conducted during November and December 2023, coupled with an analysis of available literature and officially accessible public documents related to this field. Efficient management of the energy transition requires aligning strategies for reindustrialization, innovation, the adoption of clean technologies, and investments in green infrastructure. Simultaneously, measures ensuring a smooth transition are necessary, including social protection, training for acquiring new knowledge and skills, labor market policies, as well as community development and renewal.
The impact of tax incentives on value-added agricultural exports: Empirical evidence from Zimbabwe
Authors: Abina Forward , Mazuruse Peter
Published: September 2024

This paper empirically examines the impact of export tax incentives on value-added agricultural export performance in Zimbabwe using historical annual time-series data from 1980-2021. The study uses unit root tests, cointegration analysis, and the Error Correction Model in the analysis. Using an augmented Cobb-Douglass production function, the study aims at determining whether export tax incentives, real effective exchange rate and value-added agricultural exports are cointegrated. Export tax incentives and real effective exchange rate were found to have a positive and statistically significant effect in the long run on the country's growth of value-added agricultural exports. From the results, policymakers are encouraged to deepen and broaden export tax incentives specifically targeted at value-addition of agricultural products as part of the country's efforts in reforming its trade system to improve the welfare of producers, workers and generate foreign currency for the country.
Will Bitcoin become the 21st century gold: Spillover effect of return and volatility between digital and traditional assets
Authors: Sadewa Putra , Huruta Andrian
Published: September 2024

This study aims to examine the spillover effects of return and volatility between three different assets (Bitcoin, Gold, and Nasdaq) using GARCH-ARMA models. The data is taken from monthly closing prices from January 2015 to February 2024 through Investing.com. The analysis focuses on understanding how these three assets interact regarding the spillover effect of return and volatility, particularly during periods o f economic uncertainty. Our findings indicate that spillover effects o f return are visible from Bitcoin to Nasdaq, Nasdaq to Bitcoin, and Nasdaq to Gold. In addition, spillover effects o f volatility are visible from Gold to Bitcoin, Bitcoin to Nasdaq, Nasdaq to Bitcoin, and Nasdaq to Gold. Our finding highlights the dynamic relationship between traditional and digital assets, emphasizing Bitcoin's potential role as a financial hedge likely to Gold and Nasdaq.
EuReCa Serbia 2014-2023: Analysis of data on noninitiation of CPR in relation to etiology of cardiac arrest
Authors: Ristić Jovana , Medić Sara , Bosančić-Šušković Rajka , Bandulaja Marina , Vasilić Milica
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Cardiac arrest is one of the five leading causes of death in Europe. Timely recognition and application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) significantly increase the chances of survival. It is necessary to better understand the reasons for not starting CPR, with the aim that their identification leads to the improvement of guidelines and an increase in survival rates. The Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze the data on the non-initiation of CPR in the context of the etiology of cardiac arrest. Material and Methods: The study included epidemiologic data on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) collected through questionnaires from the EuReCa, European Resuscitation Council (ERC) studies. The criterion for inclusion in the research was a OHCA treated by the emergency medical service (EMS). Pediatric patients were also included in the analysis. The created database consisted of information defined by the unique protocol of the EuReCa ONE study, for the period of October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2023. Results: We found a statistically significant correlation between Utstein and EuReCa etiology of cardiac arrest and the proportion of non-initiation of CPR in recorded cases (p<0.001). The highest percentage of non-initiation of CPR was observed in patients after drowning, where out of 40 recorded cases of submersion, the application of CPR measures was not initiated in any of them, while the lowest percentage of non-initiation of CPR was recorded in electrocution, where out of a total of 15 recorded cases, CPR was not initiated in 5/15 (33.33%) cases. The ratio of starting and not starting CPR in the group of patients with cardiogenic cardiac arrest was almost identical, that is, CPR was not started in 3293/6708 (49.1%) cases. Binary logistic regression analysis indicated the female gender as a significant predictor of non-initiation of CPR (p<0.001, OR 2.037, 95% CI 1.880-2.208). Conclusion: This study provides significant data that can contribute to the improvement of strategies for recognition and intervention in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Serbia. Additional research and continuous monitoring are needed to determine the influence of etiology, but also of other factors, on the decision not to start CPR.