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PENGARUH FINANCIAL DISTRESS, KARAKTER EKSEKUTIF, THIN CAPITALIZATION DAN KEPEMILIKAN INSTITUSIONAL TERHADAP TAX AVOIDANCE (STUDI EMPIRIS PADA PERUSAHAAN PERTAMBANGAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI TAHUN 2018-2022)
Authors: Pangestu Hamidah Asri Aji , Indriasih Dewi , Firmansyah Fahmi
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh financial distress, karakter eksekutif, thin capitalization, kepemilikan institusional terhadap tax avoidance. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode statistik deskriptif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan pertambangan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia tahun 2018-2022 yang berjumlah 48 perusahaan. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan Purposive Sampling. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder berupa Laporan Keuangan Tahunan. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah metode analisis regresi linier berganda dengan program SPSS 25. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa financial distress tidak berpengaruh terhadap tax avoidance dengan nilai sig. 0,691, karakter eksekutif tidak berpengaruh terhadap tax avoidance dengan nilai sig 0,151, thin capitalization tidakberpengaruh terhadap tax avoidance dengan nilai sig 0,739, kepemilikaN institusional berpengaruh negatif terhadap tax avoidance dengan nilai sig 0,000.
PENGARUH KEPEMILIKAN INSTITUSIONAL, KOMISARIS INDEPENDEN, DAN KOMITE AUDIT TERHADAP TAX AVOIDANCE PADA SEKTOR PERUSAHAAN ENERGI DI INDONESIA TAHUN 2013-2022
Authors: Rohmatun Rohmatun
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of institutional ownership, independent commissioners, and audit committees on tax avoidance in the energy company sector in Indonesia in 2013-2022. The population used is panel data from the company's website and the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The research sample was determined by purposive sampling method, based on certain criteria relevant to the research objectives. Data collection is done through the documentation method, which involves secondary data from various sources. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear analysis, to identify the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. dependent variable. The results of data processing show that institutional ownership has no effect on tax avoidance, while independent commissioners and audit committees have a negative effect. and audit committee have a negative effect. This means that the more independent commissioners independent commissioners and the more active the audit committee, the practice of tax avoidance will be reduced. practices will decrease. In conclusion, the role of independent commissioners and audit committees is very important in controlling tax avoidance at committee are very important in controlling tax avoidance in energy companies in Indonesia. in Indonesia.
DAMPAK MANAJEMEN LABA, ASIMETRI INFORMASI, DAN LEVERAGE TERHADAP BIAYA MODAL PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Kalvari Serafim Dina , Wirianata Henny
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh earnings management, information asymmetry, dan leverage terhadap cost of capital. Sampel data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan data sekunder dengan objek penelitian perusahaan Infrastruktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2018 – 2022. Pengumpulan data berasal dari laporan keuangan tahunan perusahaan, kemudian diolah menggunakan software Microsoft Excel 2019 dan SPSS versi 25. Earnings management diukur dengan menggunakan Discretionary Accruals dan Information asymmetry diukur dengan menggunakan pendekatan SPREAD tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap cost of capital perusahaan. Leverage diukur menggunakan Debt to Equity Ratio memiliki pengaruh positif signifikan terhadap cost of capital perusahaan. Secara bersama-sama, earnings management, information asymmetry, dan leverage berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap cost of capital perusahaan.
Populism: Focusing on the People's Interest
Authors: Drobot Irina-Ana
Published: July 2024

Ever since the times of ancient philosophy, the focus of politics has been the well-being of the people, which has been ensured, throughout history, through various approaches. The search for a leader that is honest and also able to do justice can be seen as one of the constant wishes of the people. The way politicians build their public image struggles to achieve this sentiment of trust. Currently, Populism has risen in popularity since it claims to promote the interests of the masses, of the “pure” people, and not those of the corrupted political elite. Populism gives citizens the feeling that they are in control and free to make the right choice of leader to ensure their well-being. The present paper will rely on the fact that the increasing individualism across the world is being exploited here with respect to the citizens, who want to feel that they have the freedom of choice. The question is to what extent they truly have this freedom and to what extent they change one ideology with another. Is this alternative ideology, being tolerated next to the so-called mainstream one, an illusion or not? The paper will include the case study of a Post-Communist country, Romania.
Exilic, Becoming Beings
Authors: Tia Daniel
Published: July 2024

Exile is the unique reliable way out for the world’s citizens when they feel unsafe in their home countries. As such, it is neither confined to any particular era nor to any specific society. This is a pure human phenomenon, which can occur at any time in an individual’s life. Its degree of occurrence might vary, up or down, depending on the political, economic, educational, cultural and legal conditions that a given society offers to its citizens. The more those values are promoted and put into practice, the less the spectrum of exile diminishes. A careful, up-to-date look at the global society helps to remove ambiguities about the exilic people’s conditions. No human society is immune from the exilic phenomenon. Citizens are compelled to leave their native homes to avoid arbitrariness, injustice, and death. As a social fact, exile is considered as a necessary evil. Necessary, because by exiling, the exilic being survives, learns to recreate and reinvent him/herself, overcome social obstacles and negotiate a new way of life. Evil, because the exilic subject, regardless of his/her know-how, intelligence or culture, is perceived as an intruder, a threat to the host community. Thus, the hospitality, which is offered to him/her, is always fraught with difficulties; a dose of adaptation is always required for his/her survival. The issue of exile is recurrent in the 21st century societies and is dealt with in various news media. Literature subjectivizes it by creating fictional, imaginary characters with complex, uncertain exilic destinies. Interrogating the exilic individuals’ conditions through the prism of literary works is therefore an ambitious exercise. For that purpose, Crosian sociocritical perspective will serve as a methodological framework. Its purpose will consist in digging into two major points of interest (exilic evil and integrating modes) in a series of novels by authors of varied nationalities.
Extreme weather events as agents of natural local extinction of bird populations in riparian forests
Authors: Pesquero Marcos Antônio , De Carvalho Crizanto Brito , Freitas Dhesy Allax Cândido de , Faria Letícia Moraes de , Arruda Filipe Viegas de
Published: July 2024

Natural history comprises important biological aspects in the establishment of public policies for biodiversity conservation. Climate change has expanded this challenge, making it necessary to evaluate and predict its negative impacts on biological systems. In this context, we evaluated the effect that floods have on the reproductive success of birds like the Amazonian motmot (Momotus momota), rufous-tailed jacamar (Galbula ruficauda), and swallow tanager (Tersina viridis) that nest on the banks of the Maria Lucinda stream in the municipality of Morrinhos, state of Goiás, Brazil. We identified, measured, and monitored 87 nests over five years. Predation represented the main cause of nest losses, with more significant rates for rufous-tailed jacamar (21%) and swallow tanager (21%). However, the record rain of October 2021 resulted in increased volume of the Maria Lucinda stream causing considerable losses of low-height nests, highlighting the vulnerability of this group of birds to climate change. The study emphasizes the need for stricter conservation policies of riparian forests — environments considered relevant in providing ecosystem services.
Analisis Kemampuan Berbicara melalui Kegiatan Presentasi dengan Memanfaatkan Aplikasi Canva pada Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Kelas X IPS-1 SMA Sinar Husni Helvetia Medan Tahun Pelajaran 2023/2024
Authors: Wulandari Annisa , Sitepu Tepu
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kemampuan berbicara melalui kegiatan presentasi dengan memanfaatkan aplikasi canva pada pembelajaran bahasa indonesia kelas X IPS-1 SMA Sinar Husni Helvetia Medan tahun pelajaran 2023/2024. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dengan interpretasi data secara mendalam. Dengan menggunakan instrument tes yaitu berupa tes lisan Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah kelas X IPS-1 SMA Sinar Husni Helvetia Medan berjumlah 22 orang. Sampel penelitian adalah seluruh kelas X IPS-1 yaitu 22 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa kemampuan berbicara melalui kegiatan presentasi dengan memanfaatkan aplikasi canva pada pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia kelas X IPS-1 yaitu baik dengan nilai rata-rata mencapai 82,99. Hasil penelitian berupa ketepatan vokal, intonasi suara, urutan kata, kelancaran, bahasa tubuh dan manajemen waktu. Siswa-siswi Kelas X IPS-1 menunjukkan kompetensi verbal yang kuat dalam berbagai konteks. Kemahiran mereka dalam berbahasa Indonesia terlihat dari ketepatan pengucapan vokal dan konsonan, tanpa terpengaruh oleh pengaruh bahasa lain. Mereka memiliki intonasi, tanda baca, pemenggalan kata, dan tempo yang tepat saat berbicara. Terbukti bahwa mereka memiliki pemahaman yang kuat tentang materi pelajaran karena pilihan kata mereka akurat dan ringkas, tanpa pengulangan yang berlebihan. Kemampuan mereka untuk mengartikulasikan ide dengan jelas dan ringkas menunjukkan penguasaan bahasa Indonesia. Mereka terlihat menguasai materi presentasi berdasarkan postur tubuh, ekspresi wajah, kontak mata, dan gerakan tangan. Selain itu, mereka juga menunjukkan kemampuan manajemen waktu yang baik dengan memulai presentasi dengan pendahuluan yang mudah dipahami, mengalokasikan waktu secara efisien, dan menyelesaikannya tepat waktu. Penggunaan media aplikasi canva dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia memberikan manfaat yang baik pada siswa kelas X IPS-1 dalam hal kemampuan berbicara dengan kegiatan presentasi.
The moderating effect of entrepreneurial ecosystem on the relationship between entrepreneurial skill and entrepreneurial success among microfinance enterprises in Region XI
Authors: Samson Leslie Sherill ,   University of Immaculate Conception
Published: July 2024

The study explored the interplay of entrepreneurial skills and entrepreneurial ecosystem, and their effect on microfinance enterprises within the Davao Region, Philippines. Using adapted survey questionnaires, a representative sample of 300 microfinance enterprise owners were randomly selected to participate in this research. The findings unveiled a robust perception among owners regarding the high levels of the three key constructs under investigation. Notably, the study established a substantial and favorable correlation between entrepreneurial skills and entrepreneurial success. Moreover, it highlighted a similarly positive and noteworthy relationship between the entrepreneurial ecosystem and entrepreneurial success. Furthermore, employing hierarchical logistic regression allowed for an in-depth exploration of the moderating effect of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The study unearthed a profoundly significant moderation on the relationship between entrepreneurial skills and success, with more conducive ecosystems indicating a stronger correlation between entrepreneurial skills and success. In essence, the study underscores the vital importance of both entrepreneurial skills and the broader ecosystem within which microfinance enterprises operate. It emphasizes that while entrepreneurial skills are crucial, the supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem significantly amplifies their contribution on achieving entrepreneurial success in the context of microfinance firms in Davao Region.
Viewpoints of students toward direct instruction in remedial class: Input for a proposed learning plan in physical science
Authors: Manozon John Kenneth ,   San Pablo City Integrated High School, Del Valle Jasper ,   San Pablo City Integrated High School
Published: July 2024

This study focused on the viewpoints of students toward direct instruction. It was conducted at the San Pablo City Integrated High School, Division of San Pablo City. The respondents were learners who did not meet the expectation for the subject. The study was conducted at San Pablo City Integrated High School during the EOSY 2021-2022. The input of the research is to design a remedial learning plan based on the responses of the students. The study utilized qualitative research in a case study setting. The case study interview was recorded and the thematic analysis codes were given in harmony with their responses. From the codes themes were assembled to have the findings of the study. From the findings a learning plan was set up. The findings show that the codes processed form the responses the viewpoints of learners toward direct instruction give these themes as responses – delivery of the lesson, lesson retention, coping with the learning process, prior knowledge in the subject, and learning gap. With these responses, a remedial learning plan was prepared. This holistic research encompasses the viewpoints of remedial students on the direct instruction utilized during remedial class. The input for a learning plan was solely based on the responses of the learners.
The moderating effect of ICT capability on the relationship between supply chain agility and competitive advantage of drugstores in Region XI
Authors: Areja Daisy ,   University of Immaculate Conception, Gempes Gloria ,   University of Immaculate Conception
Published: July 2024

The intense global business competition has triggered companies to establish effective strategies to realized long-term competitive advantages. The purpose of this study was to determine the moderating effect of ICT capability on the relationship between supply chain agility and competitive advantage and to determine the relationship between supply chain agility, ICT capability, and competitive advantage among 300 drugstores in Region XI in the Philippines. It made use of quantitative research design, specifically the descriptive-correlational. An adapted and modified research instrument was used in gathering the data. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to analyze the moderating effect of ICT capability on the relationship between supply chain agility and competitive advantage. The findings revealed that the overall levels of supply chain agility, ICT capability, and competitive advantage of drugstores are all high. The interrelationship among variables was found to be significant. Finally, supply chain agility and competitive advantage relationships were not significantly moderated by ICT capability.
Advances in the Study of Acne in Adult Women
Authors: Wang Bi , Yan Xiaoning
Published: July 2024

The clinical presentation of acne in adult women is different from that of adolescent acne, with a more complex pathogenesis, and treatment along the lines of standard acne treatments is ineffective. Due to the chronicity of the disease course and the involvement of facial lesions, acne has been shown to have a serious negative impact on the quality of life of adult female patients. In this article, we review the clinical manifestations, etiology and pathogenesis, and treatment of acne in adult females in light of the recent advances in acne research in China and abroad, intending to provide a reference for further research on the disease.
The Relationship between Social Support and Suicidal Ideation Among College Students: A Moderated Mediation Model
Authors: Chen Youqin , Ni Na
Published: July 2024

Objective: To investigate the relationship and its mechanism between social support and suicidal ideation among college students. Methods: A total of 530 college students were surveyed using the Social Support Rating Scale, Beck Suicidal Ideation Scale, Self-Control Scale and Reasons for Living Inventory for Adolescents. Results: (1) Self-control was a mediating variable between social support and suicidal ideation, with an effect value of -0.80, accounting for 37.91% of the total effect; (2) Reasons for living moderated the second half of the mediating effect of self-control (β = 0.436, t = 3.647, P < 0.003). Conclusion: Social support influences suicidal ideation through the mediating role of self-control and the moderating role of reasons for living.
Retrospective Analysis of the Four Seasons Antiviral Admixture in the Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children
Authors: Wang Xixia , Kou Yile , Bai Qian , Zhang Weihua , Liu Shasha , Ding Hui
Published: July 2024

Objective: To conduct a retrospective analysis, evaluate the clinical efficacy of the four seasons antiviral admixture, and provide clinical basis for the treatment of novel coronavirus infection in children. Methods: Using a clinical retrospective study method, A total of 102 children from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine who met the diagnostic criteria of pediatric SARS-CoV-2 were collected, Randomized into control group (conventional western medicine treatment), 51 cases in the observation group (using four seasons antiviral admixture in the control group), Compare the changes of fever duration, the duration of cough, hospital stay, and before and after treatment (white ocyte count, percentage, percentage of lymphocytes, monocytes, C reactive protein, interleukin-6, sedimentation rate, creatine kinase isoenzyme, myoglobin, hypersensitive troponin I). Results: The cure rate was 76.47%, significantly higher than that of the control group (P <0.05); the difference between fever and duration of cough and hospitalization days in the observation and control groups (P <0.05); WBC count, central cell percentage, monocyte percentage, C reactive protein, interleukin-6, blood loss, increase of lymphocyte percentage and the difference (P <0.05); and no adverse events occurred after treatment. Conclusion: Four seasons antiviral admixture can significantly shorten the duration of fever, cough and hospitalization in children with novel coronavirus infection, effectively improve the infection index and myocardial injury index in children, and be safe and reliable.
Exploring the Beauty of Mathematics: the Application of Rolle's Theorem in Simple Harmonic Motion and Its Value in Civic Education
Authors: Zhang Hantao , Han Ying , Liu Yuhong , Zhan Weiqing , Gao Yujia , Li Yulu
Published: July 2024

Chinese university students are required to undertake essential courses in advanced mathematics and ideological and political theory. Higher Mathematics enhances students' abstract reasoning and problem-solving skills through topics such as calculus and linear algebra. On the other hand, Ideological and Political Theory focuses on instilling accurate ideological perspectives and political consciousness, encompassing teachings on Marxism and Mao Zedong Thought. These courses collectively contribute significantly to students' holistic development, striving to achieve the educational objective of fostering well-rounded growth and enhancing moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor-related capabilities.
The Current Situation of Financial Aid Policies and Social Support for Impoverished College Students in China: a Literature Review
Authors: Li Xianfu , Lee Seungjin
Published: July 2024

This paper starts from the concept of impoverished college students and describes in detail the five stages of China's financial aid policies for impoverished college students. It elaborates on the basic situation of impoverished college students in China from three aspects: learning status, mental health status, and employment status. Finally, based on previous research, this study divides social support into national support, school support, third-party social force support, teacher support, family support, and peer support. This study provides insight into the situation of financial aid for impoverished students in Chinese universities and provides a reference for future policy formulation and research.
A Study on the Current Situation and Countermeasures of Integrating Local Red Culture into Moral Education in Basic Education Schools: A Case Study of Tonghua Region
Authors: Wang Han , Xu Shuang , Jeong Dubae
Published: July 2024

Moral education constitutes a fundamental aspect of youth education, serving as its core essence. Red culture, representing revolutionary culture, is a crucial component of socialist advanced culture and encompasses a wealth of resources for moral education. Integrating red culture into youth moral education ensures that the spirit of red culture permeates the hearts of every student, enhances their ideological understanding, fosters patriotic sentiments, transmits the red gene, and promotes the dissemination of red culture.
Valuation of Reset Option with Multiple Reset Features under Mixed Fractional Brownian Motion Model
Authors: Zhang Xin
Published: July 2024

In this paper, we consider the pricing of reset option when the underlying asset follows a mixed fractional Brownian motion and the Hurst parameter H∈(0,1). Using quasi-martingale method, measure transformation and Girsanov theorem, the analytical expression of reset option pricing under risk neutral measure is obtained. The main contribution of this paper is to provide the closed-form pricing formula of reset option with strike resets and predetermined reset dates.
Prcing Maximum Value Options under the Mixed Fractional Brownian Motion with Jumps
Authors: Wang Rong
Published: July 2024

In this paper, a semi-closed analytical formula for the values of European call options on the maximum of two-asset options under the Mixed Fractional Brownian Motion model with Jumps (JMFBM) are derived by measure transform and equivalent martingale.
Research on the Optimization of Anti-food Waste Behavior in China
Authors: Pan Siqi
Published: July 2024

On April 29, 2021, China officially promulgated the Anti-Food Waste Law of the People's Republic of China, which means that China's anti-food waste work has entered the era of legal compliance, but China's anti-food waste mechanism has not been fully established, and China's anti-food waste behavior needs further optimization and governance. The article first analyzes the causes of Chinese food waste behavior, such as the alienation behavior of excessive release of ownership tension, the particularity of Chinese diet; Secondly, the paper analyzes the governance experience of anti-food waste behavior outside the region from three aspects: encouraging food donation and food bank construction, food transaction contract management and industry information sharing, and reforming food labeling system. Thirdly, the initiative of implementing food donation system is not high. The whole chain anti-food waste mechanism is not yet perfect and the food standard system is not unified, which summarizes the real dilemma of China's anti-food waste behavior management. Finally, the governance path that combines improving the food donation system, promoting the supervision of the whole food chain and accelerating the construction of the local legal system against food waste is proposed. In order to give full play to the multiple participation of various subjects, enhance the effectiveness of food production and consumption behavior guidance, and promote the governance function of legal incentives, so as to promote the optimization of China's food waste management.
Research on the Improvement of New Quality Productivity and Governance Capability
Authors: Wang Xujian , She Hongyan
Published: July 2024

Developing new quality productivity is the internal requirement and important focus of promoting high-quality economic development, and is of great significance for accelerating the realization of Chinese path to modernization. New productive forces are also an effective way to enhance China's grassroots governance capacity and promote the modernization of the national governance system and governance capacity. This article analyzes the connotation and characteristics of new productive forces, and the value and significance of empowering grassroots governance with new productive forces. Analysis shows that in the process of empowerment, there are practical challenges such as low levels of digitalization and intelligence in grassroots governance systems, differences in basic conditions for urban-rural development, weak links in grassroots cultural construction, and urgent need to strengthen grassroots ecological governance capabilities. Therefore, in the process of comprehensively promoting the modernization of grassroots governance, it is necessary to rely on new quality productivity as an empowering element, accelerate the formation of an efficient and transparent governance structure, promote industrial upgrading and resource optimization, enhance digital literacy and cultural life, achieve intelligent monitoring and green development, improve the construction of grassroots governance infrastructure, enhance high-level governance capabilities, and achieve modernization of grassroots governance.
Working Capital Management and Billing Cycles in the Indian Textile Industry: A Case Study of Surat
Authors: Srivastava Abhilash , Devakumar Divya
Published: July 2024

This study explores the interaction between billing cycles and working capital management (WCM) in the Indian textile industry. Billing cycle is an important area of research in the new commerce world for reducing the timeline between sale of goods and payment as the circulation of money is delayed. The research examines the vital relationship between Working Capital Management and profitability as well as the changing economic conditions of the Indian textile industry. Given the issues associated with profitability and liquidity, the textile sector requires a thorough examination of asset management as the industry is highly dependent on primary resources for raw materials. Surat, being the hub for textile industry, struggles with cash flow needs, which are mostly brought on by protracted cash conversion cycles. Examining these facets, the goal of this research is to shed light on the ways in which successful working capital management techniques might affect the sustainability and financial performance of textile enterprises in Surat as findings reveal diverse working capital strategies among firms. Quantitative analysis shows a significant positive loading of 0.714 of Billing cycles on Profits. The study clarifies important elements affecting performance in a changing market environment, offering valuable perspectives for stakeholders in the textile industry.
The Evolution of Investment Banking: SBI Caps 2023 Financial Statement Analysis
Authors: Anto Simi , G Uma Makeshwari , SV Ashwini , Shaista
Published: July 2024

This paper conducts an in - depth analysis of the financial statements of SBI Caps for the year 2023, focusing on the evolution of investment banking within the broader financial landscape. Methodologically, the research utilizes a combination of quantitative data analysis and qualitative insights to discern emerging trends and challenges shaping the investment banking sector. Findings reveal insights into key financial indicators and performance metrics, including revenue streams, profit margins, and market positioning. Additionally, the study investigates strategic initiatives and adaptations undertaken by SBI Caps to navigate evolving market dynamics and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Through this synthesis of quantitative and qualitative analysis, the paper offers valuable perspectives on the evolution of investment banking and its implications for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and investors.
Comprehensive Analysis of Global Industrial Investment Funds: Risk Adjusted Performance Evaluation Based on Statistical Tools 2017-2021
Authors: Diamastuti Fletcher , Ismail Tripathi
Published: July 2024

This study delves into the intricate landscape of equity mutual funds, employing a comprehensive analysis of top-performing schemes from ten prominent Asset Management Companies (AMCs) over a five-year period (2017-2021). Using a robust methodology that integrates risk and return assessments, the study employs statistical tools such as standard deviation, beta, Sharpe ratio, Treynor ratio, Jensen's alpha, Fama index, and M2 measures to evaluate the risk-adjusted performance of selected funds against the benchmark index Nifty 50. The findings reveal that despite market fluctuations in 2018, certain schemes, notably Axis Blue Chip Fund Direct Plan Growth and UTI Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth, demonstrated resilience and outperformed the benchmark, offering investors a favourable risk-return profile. The study aids investors in making informed decisions by providing insights into historical performance, emphasizing the importance of thorough research before venturing into equity mutual fund investments.
Participatory Planning Practices in Indian States
Authors: Chaudhary Ashank , Singh Shabana
Published: July 2024

Urban Planning in India has come a long way, the planning methods & techniques used for tackling with urban issues had witnessed multiple reform; thus making the planning practices more streamlined over the years. Master Plan for example expected to create solutions for current urban issues as well as develop a balanced growth vision for future. Whereas it is important to understand that the cities contents vast array of stakeholders and a balanced growth means inclusion of all these stakeholders. Since there is existing set of guidelines for development plan preparation process, like UDPFI of 1996, URDPFI in 2015; along with AMRUT guidelines for preparation of City Development Plan (CDP). Purpose of these reforms is not taking control of current haphazard growth but also to establish broad vision for sustainable urban growth which can be achieved over the period of 20 to 25 years. This paper is trying to find and compare the existing Legal Planning Process, i. e. ‘Stage wise Development Plan Preparation framework and the actors involved’, that has been practiced across six different states of India: Maharashtra, Gujrat, Delhi, Telangana, West Bengal, Karnataka with focus on stakeholder participation.
Kinetics of Formation and Degradation of Elastomeric Matrices by a New Generation of Non-ASTM Carbon Blacks
Authors: Singh Rakesh
Published: July 2024

With the advent of new generation car with IC engine, hybrid engine and electric car, the elastomeric part in the automobiles demand a very stringent and varied service requirement. The specific duties which the new generation vehicles are demanding leads to a challenge for the present day polymer-filler interaction with normal ASTM black. The morphology of ASTM blacks seems too inadequate for many dynamic applications in extreme conditions. The present article is an attempt to create a series of black which originated from ASTM grade but the morphology is suitably modified to provide better extrusion rate with increased dimensional stability. These blacks also have higher activation energy for rubber-filler interaction with better degradation kinetics.
UAV Detection Multi-sensor Data Fusion
Authors: Kumar Chiranjeevi Amit , Giridhar Ozkan
Published: July 2024

In today's world, the ubiquitous presence of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) poses unprecedented challenges, ranging from privacy concerns and security threats to potential safety hazards. Strong and precise drone detection techniques are essential as drones are incorporated into a wider range of sectors. Traditional single-sensor approaches encounter limitations, such as susceptibility to environmental conditions and restricted detection accuracy. This paper addresses the significance of drone detection in our modern context, highlighting the critical need for comprehensive and efficient solutions. The challenges associated with depending solely on a single sensor for drone detection are explored, emphasizing issues like limited adaptability to environmental variations and the potential for false positives or negatives. Subsequently, the paper delves into the advantages of employing sensor fusion, specifically integrating radar and camera information using the Kalman Filter. This approach enhances accuracy and efficiency by leveraging the complementary strengths of radar and camera sensors. The Kalman Filter provides a dynamic framework to model the linear nature of drone movements, enabling precise localization. The fusion of radar and camera data not only addresses the limitations of single-sensor systems but also ensures adaptability to diverse operational scenarios, making it a promising solution for reliable and real-time drone detection in our dynamic and evolving world.
Overview of SDN Building Foundations and Applications
Authors: Kumari Nisha , Kathuria Kapil
Published: July 2024

It is Software defined networking (SDN) is a new network approach which allows separation of the forwarding plane from the control plane in network architecture, that aids in the efficient control of data flow and gives network administrators a software- based method for managing and configuring the networks. In contrast to SDN, which provides a centralized controller, traditional network topologies require the individual configuration of each network device. Due to a centralized control functionality, SDN is increasingly used by businesses, telecom service providers, cloud providers, and many other users, as it encourages flexibility and scalability in the network while also assisting in streamlining operations. There is significant demand of SDN for effective and adaptable networks. SDN adoption has also been rising in the campuses and corporate sectors. This paper provides a concise overview of the Software Defined Networks (SDN) topic, which is essential for comprehending the fundamental principles of SDN in order to conduct research and implement SDN in many sectors. The initial focus is on the discussion of traditional networks, including their limitations, as well as the many issues encountered by industries. The topic of Software Defined Networks is explored, encompassing their necessity, historical background, architectural structure, interfaces, and models. Next, the many applications of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) are examined. Additionally, the various SDN case studies, vendors, setup issues with SDN, and current research fields were elucidated. The discussion focuses on the role of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) in Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically addressing the issues associated with implementing SDN in AI.
Innovative Face Anti-Spoofing: A DRL Strategy for Enhanced Security
Authors: Muthukumar Yogita , Krishnakumar Topalli
Published: July 2024

Inspired by human perception, this framework first looks at the presented face example globally. This initial global observation provides a holistic understanding of the input image. Subsequently, the framework carefully observes local regions to gather more discriminative information related to face spoofing. To model the behavior of exploring face - spoofing - related information from image sub - patches, deep reinforcement learning is employed. This suggests that the model learns to make decisions on where to focus its attention within the image to gather relevant information. A recurrent mechanism, implemented with an RNN, is introduced to sequentially learn representations of local information from the explored sub - patches. This sequential learning allows the model to capture temporal dependencies in the data. For the final classification step, the framework fuses the locally learned information with the globally extracted features from the original input image using a CNN. This fusion of local and global information aims to create a comprehensive representation that enhances the model's ability to distinguish between genuine and spoofed faces. Extensive experiments, including ablation studies and visualization analysis, are conducted to evaluate the proposed framework. The experiments are carried out on various public databases to ensure the generalizability of the method. The experiment results indicate that your proposed method achieves state - of - the - art performance across different scenarios, demonstrating its effectiveness in the task of face anti - spoofing. In summary, your framework leverages a combination of deep learning techniques, reinforcement learning, and sequential information processing to effectively address the face anti - spoofing problem. The emphasis on both global and local information, as well as the integration of deep reinforcement learning and recurrent mechanisms.
A Study of the Effects of Short Videos in the UGC Mode on the Media Literacy of College Students
Authors: Chen Caixia
Published: July 2024

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Examining Quality of Life and Sleep Patterns: A Comparative Study of Sports and Non-sports Students
Authors: Wansah John F , Innocent Prisca , Ocheje Actor J.
Published: July 2024

Purpose: The goal is to create a well - being measure that effectively captures students' Quality of Life, rather than an overall QOL assessment of college students. There was no research found in the literature that created a valid well - being measure focusing on students' Quality of Life in colleges. Through this investigation, the students can realize the quality of life and sleep quality. The purpose of the study is to investigate the quality of life and sleep quality between physical education and non - physical education students at Pondicherry University. Methods: A hundred participants (both male and female) were selected for the study from Pondicherry University, 50 students from physical education and 50 from other departments. Quota sampling methods were used for the selection of the subject. Quality of life questionnaire WHOQOL - BREF (WHO 1996) and Groninger sleep quality questionnaire (Leppamak et al., 2003) were used as a tool. The entire subject participated and responded to the questionnaire without bias. Results: The result of the study shows that quality of life has no significant difference. But in the case of physical education female students have a significant change in sleep quality when compared to other department non - physical education students. Conclusion: The results concluded that there is no statistically significant difference in quality of life between physical education and non - physical education students. However, in the case of female students and non - physical education, female students have a significant change in sleep quality.
The Interpretation of Feminism in Feminist Movie Poster from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis--Taking Barbie as an Example
Authors: He Zeqi
Published: July 2024

Posters belong to multimodal discourse and are an important means of film promotion, with images and text. This study takes Halliday’s systemic functional grammar and Kress & Van Leeuwen’s visual grammar as theoretical frameworks to conduct a multimodal discourse analysis of movie posters based on the representational, interactive, and compositional meanings of visual grammar theory. The aim is to explore how various modalities such as images, text, and color in the poster jointly construct feminism and promote movie. Through analysis, it can be concluded that multimodal discourse analysis based on visual grammar can help readers explore the deep meanings in images, while also allowing readers to better appreciate the beauty of movie posters and gain a deeper understanding of the theme of the movie.
Study on the Relevance of Chinese Civilisation and Chinese Excellent Traditional Culture
Authors: Zhao Xiaoqiang , Zhou Mengxuan , Zhang Jinlin
Published: July 2024

Chinese civilisation is an important symbol of China's historical development and cultural inheritance, while Chinese excellent traditional culture is an important expression and inheritance way of Chinese civilisation thought. The connotation and characteristics of Chinese civilisation and Chinese excellent traditional culture are studied in depth through literature analysis and comprehensive research methods. It is found that Chinese civilisation is the root and source of Chinese excellent traditional culture, which contains a rich system of ideas, moral values and artistic expressions. The core ideas of Chinese civilisation, such as benevolence, harmony, filial piety and loyalty, are passed on and expressed through Chinese excellent traditional culture. As an important carrier and medium of transmission of the ideas of Chinese civilisation, Chinese outstanding traditional culture has passed on the values and wisdom of Chinese civilisation to future generations through education, cultural exchanges and the promotion of digital technology, and has provided important support for the cultural identity and spiritual pursuit of the Chinese nation. At the same time, the Chinese civilisation's identification with and promotion of Chinese outstanding traditional culture not only strengthens society's sense of identity and pride in traditional culture, but also promotes the inheritance and innovative development of traditional culture. Chinese civilisation and Chinese excellent traditional culture are closely connected and interdependent, together constituting the cultural genes and spiritual symbols of the Chinese nation.
The Benefits and Challenges of Regionalism to Kenya's National Security
Authors: Shilpa V. , Geethanjali S.
Published: July 2024

The general objective of the study is to assess the benefits and challenges of regionalism on national security of Kenya. The study is anchored on the theory of Hegemonic War and Change as fronted by Robert Gilpins. The study was guided by exploratory research design that targeted population comprised of personnel from the embassies of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC and South Sudan, officials from the Ministry of East Africa and Regional Development in Kenya and senior military officers from Kenya Defence Forces. The sample size comprised of 20 respondents purposively selected. Questionnaires and interviews were used in collecting data. Data analysis involved use of qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques. The analyzed data was presented in tables. Results showed that benefits and challenges of regionalism for Kenya had a positive and significant relationship to national security. The study concludes that Kenya should continuously focus on the potential benefits accruing from regionalism as the foundation for harnessing the national security of its population. The study recommends for Kenya to utilize its dominant economic presence as a member of the expanding EAC to accrue more benefits for the national security of its people and the general welfare of the entire population in the region.
KEDİ ve KÖPEKLERDE AŞILAMALAR
Authors: Karapınar Tolga
Published: July 2024

"The use of antigens to stimulate an immune response is one of the best strategies to prevent infectious disease in dogs and cats. Vaccination aims to elicit the protective host immune response to the specific pathogen. Core vaccines for dogs includes against disease caused by distemper virus (CDV), canine adenovirus (CAV), canine parvovirus (CPV). Vaccination of all dogs against leptospirosis is should be considered core vaccine list. Core vaccines for cats includes against disease caused by feline parvovirus (FPV), feline calicivirus (FCV), feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV), and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV). All dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies. Clinical and vaccination status of dogs and cats are factors that may influence vaccination strategy and choice of vaccine type. Vaccination will not only protect individual pet animals but will minimize the risk of contagious diseases in dogs and cats. Veterinarians should educate their clients regarding importance of vaccination of dogs and cats."
ZOONOTİK HASTALIKLAR, BULAŞMA YOLLARI VE HALK SAĞLIĞINA ETKİLERİ
Authors: Yardımcı Hakan
Published: July 2024

"Diseases that can be naturally transmitted from vertebrate animals to humans are called Zoonotic Diseases or zoonoses. “World Zoonotic Diseases Day is commemorated and celebrated on 6 July every year on 6 July 1885, referring to the date of 6 July 1885, when Louis Pasteur successfully used the rabies vaccine. There are more than 200 common diseases between animals and humans, some of which can be transmitted by direct contact and some by animal products. 60% of human infectious diseases are caused by animals or animal products. It is estimated that there are 2 billion cases every year in the world and 2.7 million people die from zoonotic diseases. At least 75% of emerging human infectious diseases (including Ebola, HIV, influenza, SARS, MERS and Covid-19) are of animal origin. Of the 5 new human diseases seen yearly, 3 are of animal origin. 80% of microbes with the potential to be used for bioterrorism are zoonotic pathogens, i.e. animal disease agents. More than 90% of foodborne diseases are associated with animal foods. Socio-economic and environmental impacts, globalisation and climatic changes play a major role in the emergence of zoonotic diseases. In addition, changes in eating habits, population growth and increasing population at risk contribute to the increase in zoonotic diseases. In Turkey, 26 of the 50 diseases that the Ministry of Health deems dangerous and obliges to be notified are diseases transmitted from animals to humans. Currently, the most common zoonotic diseases in Turkey are Brucellosis (Maltese fever), Anthrax, Salmonellosis, Tuberculosis, Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever, Toxoplasma, Cysthidiasis and Rabies. In a Turkish Health Policy Institute (TÜSPE) publication in 2020, the amount of human and animal-related expenses incurred from Brucellosis alone between 2016-2018 is approximately 710 million TL. The COVID-19 pandemic has further aggravated this picture. The rise of zoonotic diseases in the world has led to the concept of “One Health” and the restructuring of the health system within the coordination of international organisations such as WHO, FAO, WOAH and UNEP. The One Health approach refers to the collaboration and co-operation of different disciplines to achieve the full health of people, animals and the environment in local, national and universal terms. This system envisages the communication, co-operation and coordination of related professions in addition to human and veterinary medicine in the fight against zoonotic diseases."
Analysis of the insurance market in the republic of moldova and existing problems in the field
Authors: Aprodu Cătălina , Strătilă Marina
Published: July 2024

The insurance industry serves a critical role in offering financial protection and risk mitigation to individuals, businesses, and governments. A well-functioning insurance market ensures that risks are shared among a large pool of policyholders, which promotes economic stability and lessens the impact of financial shocks. Based on the evaluation conducted for the years 2016 to 2020, it was found that insurance companies had revised their asset allocation strategies by increasing investments in eligible assets such as state securities and deposits that represent technical reserves and minimum solvency margins. Moreover, the technical reserves for general insurance were maintained in line with the best practices, as evidenced by the results of market adequacy tests. We will analyse the insurance market from the last years 2019-2022. Therefore it’s important to study the insurance market and the problems that it faces, to better understand it’s influence on the economic growth of the country.