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Peer and Parent Influence on Consumer Behavior Buying Decision Making: An Empirical Study among Saudi Female Consumers
Authors: S.A. Almeshal , M.M. Almawash
Published: January 2023

Purpose – This study examines peer and parents’ influences on buying decisions utilizing social power theory. Design/methodology/approach – The study made use of a survey of 285 participants (young female consumers) who live in Saudi Arabia. Findings – The study serves and provides insights for marketers and producers to understand the way consumers behave taking the influence of parents and peers on buying decisions into consideration. The findings of this study relatively conform to the previous studies and Saudi culture, such as greater parental referent, legitimate, and reward power. However, it shows a high peer influence of expertise, reward, and legitimate power. The theoretical and managerial implications of the results of the study are discussed. Research limitations/implications – The study extends research on social power theory bases by examining their effects on consumer decisions. It helps to gain an insight on how young female consumers make their decisions which leads to a more realistic choice of the decision in consumption. Producers and manufacturers should take the overall importance of parental and social power into consideration; it suggests that marketers have to focus on the role of peers and parents in consumers’ decision as being high on potential parental acceptance. Originality/value –The current study investigates the importance and the influencing factors that affect consumers' behavior regarding parents and peers’ relationships. Other empirical evidence contributes to the study that is applicable to the producers and manufacturers in the Saudi Arabian market.
The Training Curriculum is Based on the Problem Solving and Decision Making Blended Learning to Improve the Employees’ Soft Skills
Authors: Sutrisno Tris , Dewi Laksmi
Published: January 2023

The objective of this study is to develop a training curriculum design based on the problem solving & decision-making blended learning to improve the employees’ soft skills. The specific objectives of this study are 1) to determine the need for Problem Solving & Decision-Making competencies based on the results of training needs analysis; 2) to determine the training curriculum design based on the problem solving & decision-making blended learning to improve employees’ soft skills; and 3) to determine the result of expert judgments in relation to the training curriculum design. The study uses a design and development research approach and curriculum validation of expert judgment. The results of this study are as follows: 1) based on the training needs analysis, the data gathered shows that the employees’ current competency in solving problems and decision-making is not in accordance with the current Problem Solving & Decision-Making training program. 2) The parts developed in the Problem Solving & Decision-Making curriculum include the structure of curriculum components covering the training objective, training material, training hours, learning process both on the methods and media used, and evaluation on the program. 3) Based on the results of expert judgements on the training curriculum on aspects of objectives, material, process, and evaluation, the average assessment result is "Good".
Komunikasi Organisasi Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral pada Pengalihan Pejabat Fungsional Bidang Penelitian
Authors: Ramadani Thoriq , Sofyaningrum Eviana D
Published: January 2023

Peraturan Presiden Nomor 78 Tahun 2021 mengamanatkan pengalihan tugas, fungsi, dan kewenangan juga diikuti dengan pengalihan Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS), perlengkapan, pembiayaan, dan aset yang dipergunakan untuk melaksanakan tugas dan fungsi tersebut, dan menjadi PNS, perlengkapan, pembiayaan, dan aset Badan Riset Inovasi Nasional. Penelitian ini membahas penggambaran komunikasi organisasi yang dilakukan oleh Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (ESDM) pada pengalihan Pejabat Fungsional bidang Penelitian. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan studi kasus pada komunikasi organisasi pada pengalihan Pejabat Fungsional bidang Penelitian dari Kementerian ESDM ke BRIN. Penelitian mengungkapkan komunikasi organisasi Kementerian ESDM dalam Pengalihan Pejabat Fungsional bidang Penelitian sudah dilakukan. Hal ini terlihat dari komunikasi organisasi untuk menyampaikan pandangan, pikiran, dan gagasan dalam Pengalihan Pejabat Fungsional bidang Penelitian menggunakan sarana pertanyaan dan jawaban yang efektif, sehingga memudahkan saat dialog dan sosialisasi. Komunikasi organisasi untuk membagikan informasi dilakukan melalui arahan Sekretaris Jenderal, pertemuan Bersama instansi terkait, dan Focus Group Discussion. Pada komunikasi organisasi untuk menjelaskan perasaan dan emosi, terlihat dengan mendengarkan perasaan dan emosi Pejabat Fungsional bidang Penelitian, termasuk membuka komunikasi untuk mendengarkan keluhan-keluhan. Komunikasi organisasi sebagai bentuk koordinasi dalam pengalihan Pejabat Fungsional bidang Penelitian, terlihat terstruktur, dua arah, dan sangat dinamis.
¿Por qué la noción de biodiseño tiene que cambiar?
Authors: Ferruzca Navarro Marco Vinicio , Dávila Urrutia Sergio
Published: January 2023

Este trabajo presenta una experiencia exploratoria orientada a dimensionar la noción de biodiseño para fortalecer la formación de futuros diseñadores industriales y generar bases metodológicas para diseñar con la biotecnología. En la academia escuchamos frecuentemente los conceptos de biodiseño y biónica para señalar la aplicación de principios biológicos en un proyecto. Incluso, dentro de la currícula de diversas licenciaturas en diseño industrial se puede identificar algún curso para abordar esta temática. No obstante, poco se discute sobre la biotecnología y sus implicaciones con el biodiseño en lo particular y con el diseño en un escenario más general. En este contexto surge la pregunta ¿Qué noción de biodiseño es la que debe permear en la actualidad? Para responder, se ejecutó una investigación teórica, así como un trabajo metodológico, que permite explorar la relación biotecnología y diseño, a través de un marco de referencia teórico y del desarrollo de varios proyectos de final de carrera por parte de los estudiantes de diseño industrial. Los resultados obtenidos ejemplifican una perspectiva alternativa al ejercicio del biodiseño, que no necesariamente se simplifica a la aplicación de un biomaterial o al rescate de residuos orgánicos, sino que, por el contrario, puede representar la propuesta de un nuevo sistema sociotécnico que impacta al usuario, a la comunidad o incluso a toda la sociedad.
Desarrollo y diseño exploratorio de un textil biobasado en té, café y yerba mate.
Authors: Briones Castro Yesenia , Cepeda Salas Andrés
Published: January 2023

Ante el desafío global asociado a la contaminación ambiental, en las últimas décadas se ha generado interés mundial en investigar y buscar alternativas para reemplazar los polímeros no biodegradables en diferentes industrias de alto impacto ambiental, entre ellas la industria textil. En ese sentido, los materiales orgánicos provenientes de fuentes biológicas pueden aportar al desarrollo sustentable, debido a su origen en fuentes renovables, su abundancia en el medio ambiente y su potencial biodegradabilidad. Este proyecto explora el desarrollo de un material biobasado que tenga potencial de uso en productos textiles, utilizando criterios sustentables, como la revalorización de residuos y el uso de materias primas renovables y biodegradables. Se plantea un método de manufactura que permita fabricar láminas, sumado a un protocolo de caracterización física, resistencia a agentes externos y trabajabilidad para determinar sus propiedades, basados en el método de “Material driven design”, metodología que se enfoca en que los materiales puedan ser aplicados en áreas de diseño a partir de los mismos atributos que posean. Como resultado se obtiene un material laminar flexible con una densidad promedio de 1,5 g/cm3 y un  pH 6,1, así mismo se puede trabajar con herramientas manuales de precisión y tecnologías de manufactura digital como corte y grabado láser. Estas propiedades nos permiten proyectar una usabilidad consciente y eficiente desde el diseño de productos, ofreciendo una alternativa sustentable, replicable, degradable y bajo costo de manufactura, innocua para el ser humano y el medioambiente en comparación a los materiales textiles tradicionales con un alto impacto ambiental.
Biomaterials for change
Authors: Tellez Fabio Andres , España Juan Manuel
Published: January 2023

One of the major environmental challenges of our time is plastic pollution. Motivated by this global environmental challenge, the authors launched a research program to investigate the development and application of natural fiber composites (NFCs) as potential substitutes for foamed plastics (e.g Styrofoam). In parallel, the authors also established a new research group and a capstone course in their industrial design program to engage undergraduate students in this research initiative. Between 2018 and 2021, the authors led a research program intended to explore the use of wastes from corn crops (Zea mays) and fibers from fique plants (Furcraea andina) for developing new NFCs and their applications. Throughout this program, the authors mentored five cohorts of undergraduate students in industrial design, who proposed and conducted their capstone projects in alignment with the program’s research agenda. This program was funded by internal grants and the investment of a private company interested in producing and commercializing some of the applications developed by the researchers. As results of this research initiative supported by undergraduate students, the research team developed a family of six new Natural Fiber Composites and a collection of near a dozen products that applied the new materials. These new products were aimed at the three industries that consume the most foamed plastics, that is, construction, packaging, and automotive. At an experimental level, these new materials have shown beneficial properties for these industries since they are highly resistant to impact, have low thermal conduction, have high acoustic insulation capacity, and have low weight. The preliminary findings from material testing and market validation show great promise for continuing developing and scaling up the production of these new NFCs and their applications with the ultimate goal of making significant contributions to the social, environmental, and economic welfare of rural communities that produce corn and fique in Colombia and other developing countries.
Editorial: Materiales emergentes y [bio-diseño]
Authors: Alarcón Castro Jimena , Arruda Amiton
Published: January 2023

Este editorial está referido a la implicancia e impacto que generan nuevas propuestas de materiales, en un camino de transición hacia una cultura objetual con enfoque sustentable. En el marco de una visión contemporánea, desarrollos relativos a “Materiales emergentes y [bio-diseño]”, responden a objetivos de sostenibilidad, exploración de experiencias usuarias y enfoques para el diseño de una nueva arquitectura de materiales. Esta edición especial presenta diez planteamientos del ámbito de los biomateriales, materiales Do-It- Yourself-Materials (DIY) y revalorización de residuos, que aportan a la comprensión de enfoques necesarios para abordar una nueva era en términos de producción objetual. Su relevancia radica en la puesta en valor de conceptos de autoproducción, integración de tecnologías avanzadas y biofabricación en los procesos de ideación de materiales bioinspirados, para la generación de ventajas medioambientales, sociales y económicas.
Stochastic optimal control for dynamics of forward backward doubly SDEs of mean-field type
Authors: Berrouis Nassima , Gherbal Boulakhras , Ninouh Abdelhakim
Published: January 2023

In this paper we establish in first the existence of strong optimal solutions of a control problem for dynamics driven by a linear forward-backward doubly stochastic differential equations of mean-field type (MF-FBDSDEs), with random coefficients and non linear functional cost. Moreover, we establish necessary as well as sufficient optimality conditions for this kind of control problem. In the second part of this paper, we establish necessary as well as sufficient optimality conditions for existence of both optimal relaxed control and optimal strict control for dynamics of nonlinear mean-field forward-backward doubly stochastic differential equations.
The existence of renormalized solution for quasilinear parabolic problem with variable exponents and measure data
Authors: Souileh Fairouz , Maouni Messaoud , Slimani Kamel
Published: January 2023

In this paper, the study of the existence of a renormalized solution for quasilinear parabolicproblem with variable exponents and measure data. The model is: u_{t}-\text{div}(\left\vert \nabla u\right\vert ^{p(x)-2}\nabla u)+\lambda\left\vert u\right\vert ^{p(x)-2}u=\mu\text{ } &\text{in}\hspace{0.5cm}Q=\Omega \times ]0,T[,\\u=0 & \text{on}\hspace{0.5cm}\Sigma =\partial \Omega \times ]0,T[, \\u(.,0)=u_{0}(.) & \text{in}\hspace{0.5cm}\Omega, where $ \lambda>0$ and $ T $ is any positive constant, $ \mu\in\mathcal{M}_{0}(Q) $ is any measure with bounded variation over $ Q=\Omega \times ]0,T[ $.
Hausdorff measure of noncompactness of matrix mappings on certain difference sequence spaces
Authors: Gökçe Fadime
Published: January 2023

The well-known difference sequence spaces were introduced by Kızmaz [17] in 1981 and have been generalized by many authors uptill now. These spaces were fi rst time extended by Sarıgöl [31] to the sequence spaces$l_{\infty }(\Delta _{q}),$ $c(\Delta _{q})$ or $c_{0}(\Delta _{q})$.  The aim of this paper is to establish some identities or estimates for the operator norms and the Hausdorff measures of noncompactness of certain matrix operators on the extended spaces and also to characterize some classes of compact operators by using the Hausdorff measure of noncompactness.
Symmetricity of rings relative to the prime radical
Authors: Roy Debraj , Subedi Tikaram
Published: January 2023

In this paper, we introduce and study a strict generalization of symmetric rings. We call a ring $R$ \textit{`$P$-symmetric' } if for any $a,\, b,\, c\in R,\, abc=0$ implies $bac\in P(R)$, where $P(R)$ is the prime radical of $R$. It is shown that the class of $P$-symmetric rings lies between the class of central symmetric rings and generalized weakly symmetric rings. Relations are provided between $P$-symmetric rings and some other known classes of rings. From an arbitrary $P$-symmetric ring, we produce many families of $P$-symmetric rings.
Blow up result for a viscoelatic plate equation with nonlinear source
Authors: Mukiawa Soh Edwin , Messaoudi Salim  A.
Published: January 2023

We consider a viscoelastic plate equation with nonlinear source and partially hinged boundary conditions. Our goal is to show analytically that the solution blows up in finite time. The background of the problem comes from the modeling of the downward displacement of suspension bridge using a thin rectangular plate. This result shows that in the present of a nonlinear source such as the earthquake shocks, the bridge will collapse in finite time
The Fekete-Szegö estimates for a new class of analytic functions associated with the convolution
Authors: Soni Amit , Mishra Ambuj Kumar
Published: January 2023

In the present investigation, we discuss the sharpness of the bound of the Fekete-Szego functional |a3 − µa2 2 | for the functions belonging to certain subclass Rǫ ν,Lg (ψ) of analytic functions by means of convolution. The significant and useful consequences with the relevance of this class with some known classes are also pointed out.
A note on Hermite-based truncated Euler polynomials
Authors: Khan Waseem A. , Srivastava Divesh , Ali Rifaqat
Published: January 2023

In this paper, we introduce a new class of truncated Hermite-Euler polynomials and numbers as a generalization of Hermite-Euler polynomials. Furthermore, the discussion is on properties and relations with the hypergeometric Bernoulli polynomials, Frobenius-Euler polynomials and Stirling numbers of the second kind. As a result, we derive some implicit summation formulas of this polynomials.
Existence and Stability results of the solution for nonlinear fractional differential problem
Authors: Abdellouahab Naimi , Tellab Brahim , Zennir Khaled
Published: January 2023

The problem of existence and stability results for fractional problem is considered. Based on the Krasnoselskii's fixed point theorem, we prove our main results. Then we give an examples to illustrate our main results.
Wavelets for nonuniform non-stationary MRA on $H^s(\mathbb{K})$
Authors: Pathak Ashish , Singh Guru P.
Published: January 2023

In this paper, we are defined the nonuniform non-stationary multiresolution analysis (NUNSMRA) on Sobolev space over local fields ($H^s(\mathbb{K})$) and with help of NUNSMRA orthonormal wavelets are constructed.
Some calculations on Kaluza-Klein metric with respect to lifts in tangent bundle
Authors: Çayir Haşim
Published: January 2023

In the present paper, a Riemannian metric on the tangent bundle, which is another generalization of Cheeger-Gromoll metric and Sasaki metric, is considered. This metric is known as Kaluza-Klein metric in literature which is completely determined by its action on vector fields of type X^{H} and Y^{V}. We obtain the covarient and Lie derivatives applied to the Kaluza-Klein metric with respect to the horizontal and vertical lifts of vector fields, respectively on tangent bundle TM.
New spaces over modulus function
Authors: Ganie Abdul Hamid
Published: January 2023

Our main aim of this paper is to introduce some new techniques of spaces using modulus function. Some of basic inclusion properties will be taken care of.
General decay for a Timoshenko-type system for thermoelasticity of type III with delay, past history and distributed delay
Authors: Hamida Salim , Zitouni Salah , Ouchenane Djamel
Published: January 2023

In this work, we consider a one-dimensional Timoshenko system of thermoelasticity of type III with past history and distributive delay. It is known that an arbitrarily small delay may be the source of instability. We establish the stability of the system for the cases of equal and nonequal speeds of wave propagation respectively. Our results show that the damping effect is strong enough to uniformly stabilize the system even in the presence of time delay under suitable conditions and improve the related results.
Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Studies of Salvadora persica, Prosopis cineraria and Tamarix aphyla Plants from Cholistan, Pakistan
Authors: Shahzad Mirza Imran , Safdar Hussain Muhammad , Saeed Irfan , Ashraf Hina , Anwar Summiyya , Ramzan Mussarat
Published: January 2023

Viral and bacterial infections are causing havoc to human health, wildlife, poultry and livestock since long. Current study was designed to carry out investigation of the antiviral and antibacterial potential of leaves of Salvadora persica, Prosopis cineraria and Tamarix aphyla from Cholistan by using HA/IHA titers and Agar disc diffusion methods. Extracts of these plants were tested against 4 different viruses i.e. Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV), Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV), Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) and Avian Influenza Virus (AIV-H9N2) and 5 different bacteria i.e. Proteus vulgaris, Klebsiella pneumonia, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. The drug ampicillin was used as a positive control. The results indicate that the n-hexane and ethyl acetate extracts were more effective against viruses and bacteria as compared to ethanol, methanol, n-butanol and aqueous extracts. In comparison of plants, the extracts of S. persica were found to have highest antiviral potential while on the other hand the extracts of T. aphyla showed the best activity against bacteria. Overall these plants were most effective against IBDV and least effective against NDV and in comparison of bacterial pathogens, these plants were found to be highly effective against P. vulgaris and least effective against P. aeruginosa.
A rare cause of chronic respiratory failure in adult
Authors:   Pulmonology Department, Tondela-Viseu Hospital Centre, Portugal., Ferro Rita , Campos Ana ,   Pulmonology Department, Tondela-Viseu Hospital Centre, Portugal.
Published: January 2023

Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common form of cyanotic congenital heart disease, characterized by ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis and right ventricular hypertrophy.
Pension tracking system application: A new supervision challenge in the EU
Authors: Dimitrov Stanislav , Hadad Elroi
Published: January 2023

Different areas serve as sources of pension protection for the citizens of the European Union. Along with pensions from public systems, capital pensions are playing an increasing role. Financial institutions-providers of pension savings products operate on a different business model; the diversity cause difficulties in tracking individual’s pension savings, and in promoting pension protection. The pension tracking system is seen as a mechanism for achieving a more efficient market for pension products. This paper examines the development of the pension tracking system (PTS) for European Union member states with multi-pillar pension system. We study the application of the PTS in Bulgaria, to exemplify the structure of the PTS for other EU member states. We conclude that the development of PTS is a necessary set of measures that would be a prerequisite for improving the well-being of the savers.
Impact of Regional integration on Trade and Economic Cooperation – a key study of Georgia and Azerbaijan
Authors: Kadagishvili Leila , Maisuradze Rusudan
Published: January 2023

The South Caucasus is a unique small and densely populated region in the southern part of the Caucasus. It consists of three independent states - Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia. Georgia is actively engaged in the Peaceful Neighborhood Initiative in the South Caucasus and strives to deepen political and economic relations with the countries in the region based on sovereign interests. In these processes, strengthening mutually beneficial, trust-based cooperation with the Republic of Azerbaijan is of special interest to Georgia. After the collapse of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and the regaining of independence by Georgia and Azerbaijan, a completely new phase of diplomatic relations began between the two countries which grew into a strategic partnership. Territorial proximity and the establishment of diplomatic relations have prompted the dynamic development of trade and economic relations between the two countries, which increases the degree of urgency of the study. The presented paper focuses on the priority areas of trade and economic cooperation between Georgia and Azerbaijan. However, at the present stage economics and politics are so closely interrelated that it is impossible to draw a line between them. Therefore, in order to achieve the purpose of the paper, the first chapter focuses on the development of diplomatic relations between the two countries, while the following chapters study trade and economic cooperation between Georgia and Azerbaijan and analyze the development of bilateral cooperation in trade in services; in addition, the trade intensity index is calculated; the importance of investments from Azerbaijan in the Georgian economy is assessed; the transnational energy and transport projects proposed by the Georgian and Azerbaijani governments are discussed; and the growing role of Georgia as trade and transport hub in the Caucasus in both the offshore and onshore components of these projects is assessed. It is noted that trade and economic relations have growing dynamics and show readiness to further develop cooperation. In addition, some suggestions that will be helpful for Georgia to increase the scale of cooperation with Azerbaijan and assist deepening the involvement of the two countries in the world integration processes are proposed. We believe that the paper will enhance further research and discussion on trade and economic cooperation between Georgia and Azerbaijan and, most importantly, ensure support for this kind of cooperation.
Regional migration and the dimension of distance in empirical analysis
Authors: Kurekova Lucie
Published: January 2023

The phenomenon of migration is addressed by several disciplines, such as demography, sociology, economics, political science and history. Therefore, a wide range of analytical tools can be used to analyse this phenomenon. This study focuses primarily on regional migration and capturing the dimension of distance in empirical analysis. Cartograms can be used to analyse regional migration, and Webb diagrams that capture the evolution of net international and internal migration over time. It is also appropriate to use the efficiency matrix of migration indices and nodal graphs to analyse migration flows between different regions. Spatial econometrics is then important for migration analysis to test the validity of theoretical concepts of migration. However, it is often not possible to track the exact distance of migration flows in the data. Therefore, it is necessary to resort to proxy methods to determine the distance. Tracking internal migration plays a crucial role in regional development and is vital in assessing political, economic and social change. Therefore, appropriate analytical tools must be used to analyse it at the regional level.
Advances in costs optimization methods – key study of maintenance and restoration of cultural heritage
Authors: Pojar Jan , Macek Daniel , Schneiderová Heralová Renáta , Vitásek Stanislav
Published: January 2023

The article deals with the issue of restoration and care of cultural heritage buildings in the Czech Republic. The content is focused mainly on the topic of valuation of construction works. Obtaining quality documents is very important for planning reconstruction and maintenance works on a building of cultural heritage. Proper and timely maintenance work is the key to maintaining the value of the building and increasing its viability.
The tool for assessing the economic sustainability of an immovable cultural heritage is a life cycle cost analysis carried out on the basis of relevant input data on the technical parameters of the building, structural elements and equipment, the time period of the occurrence of costs related to them. The analysis becomes an important basis for decision-making by the owner, the designer and the future user on choosing the optimal variant of the technical solution for restoration, also with regard to ecological aspects, cultural and historical value and long-term economic consequences.
Evaluation of chemical components of rhizomes and micropropagation from Kaempferia rotunda L.
Authors:   Faculty of Biological Sciences, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Pham Trung T. , Tran Minh T. L. , Phan Trang T. H. , Nguyen Quyen T. , Ton Anh T. , Nguyen Phong V.
Published: January 2023

In this study, the extracts of Kaempferia rotunda L. were investigated by GC/MS (Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry). There were 25 compounds in tuberous rhizome: alpha-pinene (4.48%), camphene (20.85%), pentadecane (15.47%), camphor (10.15%), alpha terpinolene (1.01%), bornyl acetate (5.65%), alpha-selinene (2.32%), gamma-curcumene (3.22%), heptadecane (3.80%), alpha-cedrene (3.64%), alpha-amorphene (4.92%), alpha-curcumine (2.68%), benzyl-benzoate (7.56%), eucalyptol (1.01%), and some important other compounds. The protocol for in vitro propagation was conducted. The MS medium supplemented with 2 mg/L of Benzyl adenine and 0.2 mg/L of Kinetin gave the highest number of shoots (4.67 shoots/explant). The MS 1/2 medium supplemented with 0.5 mg/L of Naphthalene acetic acid was suitable for plantlet formation (shoot height: 12.05 cm and 14.56 roots/explant). The greenhouse-acclimated in vitro plants reached a 100% survival rate.
Patriarchy and Resistance in Anita Desai’s Fasting, Feasting
Authors: Ruchi Panday  , Prof. Gunjan Sushil
Published: January 2023

Patriarchy is systematically a set of rules in which a male dominates over a female in every aspect of life. Even children also suffer in this patriarchal system. The literal meaning of ‘Patriarchy’ is “the rule of the father.” The word 'Patriarchy' originated from a Greek word which is a combination of two words; ‘patria’ means ‘lineage, descent, family, fatherland’ and the other is ‘arkhe’ means ‘domination, authority, sovereignty’. It is a system which subordinates women in both private and public life. For the ages, men relish the supreme position and women have been subservient to them. Society assumes men as superior to women. They are considered as inferior and less intellectual and are made to follow male authorities and ideologies. The patriarchal ideologies consider women only as a housewife and men as a leader of social, political and economic authorities. They experience domination, discrimination, oppression, control, insult and violence within family as well as in society. Although in contemporary society, a number of women try to resist and revolt against dominating authorities to get equal rights yet many of them relinquish their lives silently at the hand of heinous offenses of patriarchy. This system is very common in India and across the world. Females encounter physical or verbal abuses in their family and sometimes at public place too.
The 21st International Symposium on Chironomidae – 2022 online
Authors: Cornette Richard
Published: January 2023

We announce that the 21st International Symposium on Chironomidae in 2022 will be held online and provide the following url to the symposium website: https://kinki-convention.jp/isc2022/.
Northeastern Asia and the Northern Rockies
Authors: Little Stephen , Larkin T. Lawrence
Published: January 2023

The philosophical ties between Northeastern Asia and the Northern Rockies as represented in a selection of fine art — including Daoist nature deities and immortals, Confucian scholar brushes and inkstones, and Buddhist guardian kings and compassionate bodhisattvas — have never been explicated. This catalog lays the groundwork for a serious discussion of trans-Pacific acculturation: first by explaining the fundamentals of Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism in reference to rare works of art produced in China, Korea, and Japan between the Tang Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty, and second, by assessing the prevalence of these philosophies as indicated by photographs of temples, shrines, deities, and rituals recreated in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado between the Civil War and World War I.

Drawing from the collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Daryl S. Paulson Collection in Bozeman, Montana, Asian art curator Stephen Little offers three brief essays that distinguish the philosophies of Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism according to their founding values, each followed by several object case studies that illustrate, elaborate, and develop those ideals. Mining the photographs of the state historical societies of Boise, Helena, Cheyenne, and Denver, Euro-American art professor T. Lawrence Larkin offers a long essay that compares religious values and artistic forms on both sides of the Pacific illustrated by objects that highlight migrant and settler culture in the Inner West. Profusely illustrated with new color and rarely seen black-and-white images, and containing useful maps, chronologies, and an index, Northeastern Asia and the Northern Rockies is an invaluable reference for the general reader and an important resource for the regional scholar.
Hacia otra economía y otra política. De la interdependencia al autogobierno popular-comunitario
Authors: Moura de Oliveira Gustavo , Enrique Aguilar Eduardo
Published: January 2023

Afirmar y reproducir la vida humana es un acto colectivo, jamás individual, aunque las dinámicas, producto de la etapa actual del sistema social capitalista —el neoliberalismo de acumulación ilimitada—, intenten probar lo contrario. Superar a) epistémicamente las ideas de desarrollo que construyen subjetividades alienadas, b) las relaciones de trabajo asalariado —explotación económica— y, c) el Estado como única forma factible de organización de la vida en común —dominación política— nos parece un camino potencial hacia una forma de vivir que no explote y domine a los seres humano y que se (re)integre en la naturaleza. Nuestro objetivo en este texto es reflexionar sobre la idea de interdependencia como forma de satisfacer las necesidades materiales hacia una afirmación y reproducción de la vida en común en la que la autogestión y la autonomía se integran bajo la idea-fuerza-forma del autogobierno popular-comunitario, en contra de las dinámicas fragmentarias de la forma Estado-capital.
No sin las nutrias: coalición multiespecie contra el hidroextractivismo y en defensa de la vida en común en el suroeste de Costa Rica
Authors: Rodríguez Francesc
Published: January 2023

Desde hace sobre todo dos décadas numerosos ríos de Costa Rica se han visto amenazados por los planes de desarrolladores eléctricos privados para construir represas a filo de agua. Las comunidades locales adyacentes a los ríos situados entre la cordillera de Talamanca y el océano Pacífico detuvieron ese intento de expansión hidroextractivista tras una lucha de varios años contra las represas y en defensa de la vida. A partir de una etnografía multiespecies, en este artículo muestro cómo las nutrias que habitan esos ríos también son protagonistas de esa lucha. Para ello expongo la coalición multiespecie formada en esas comunidades en respuesta a la ausencia de las nutrias en la Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental del proyecto hidroeléctrico San Rafael.
Afectividad ambiental: sensibilidad, empatía y estética del habitar
Authors: Giraldo Omar Felipe , Toro Ingrid
Published: January 2023

¿Qué significa ser cuerpo? ¿Se es cuerpo sin estar en contacto con otros cuerpos? ¿Cómo se siente el estar aquí? ¿El territorio construye a los demás cuerpos? ¿Cómo nos vivimos en el lenguaje? En este libro escrito por Omar Giraldo e Ingrid Toro surgen preguntas que en su misma construcción entrelazan posibilidades aparentemente incapaces de sentirse. La propuesta de los coautores se centra en dejarse sentir a partir del cuerpo y cómo nuestro estar-ser-cuerpo es afectado, a la vez que afecta a otros estares-seres-cuerpos con los que compartimos territorio.
Resistir con los peces: claves para una ecología política multiespecies desde América Latina
Authors: Arias-Henao Juan David
Published: January 2023

A partir del estudio de un movimiento por la defensa del río Samaná Norte, en los Andes colombianos, argumento que la resistencia no es una facultad excepcional del ser humano, sino una forma de interacción con el mundo. En este sentido, los movimientos ambientalistas resisten con otras especies, acudiendo a ellas para sobrevivir y para encontrar herramientas que permitan defender los territorios. Siendo así, ¿cómo pensar estos procesos de resistencia desde una ecología política multiespecies latinoamericana? Para responder esta pregunta señalo tres claves: a) comprender las maneras en que el extractivismo degrada las condiciones de supervivencia de diferentes especies (incluido el humano), b) poner a otras especies vivas en el primer plano de las investigaciones; c) pensar la vida en común con una amplia diversidad de seres en constante interdependencia.
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and the Growth of Self-Help Groups in India
Authors: Thirunavukkarasu Dr.R. , Thirunavukkarasu Dr.S.
Published: January 2023

Achieving inclusive growth through micro finance will be a catalyst for accelerating the pace of economic growth with equity. NABARD has intensified its efforts for roping in new partners for promotion and bank linkage in regions where the growth of groups has not been commensurate with potential. Priority has been assigned to awareness building and for identification of NGOs and other partners in 13 priority states, which account for 70 per cent of rural poor in the country. The phenomenal growth rate of micro finance sector, especially the SHG bank linkage programme has posed number of issues and challenges which need immediate attention. There is a huge amount of regional variation in both credit deepening and credit widening, though a lot of measures are being implemented by NABARD through various agencies. This indicates that there is still a long way to go for the SHG movement and also for NABARD to attain the goal of socio-economic empowerment and also inclusive growth in the country.
Riesgo climático y oferta de crédito en España
Authors: Barreira Roi , Gálvez Julio
Published: January 2023

Motivación: El Acuerdo de París de 2015 representa un punto clave en el esfuerzo internacional para combatir el cambio climático. Bajo este contexto, y como consecuencia de la adaptación de las entidades de crédito, es importante analizar el impacto sobre la financiación a las empresas. Ideas principales: El Acuerdo de París de 2015 es una de las primeras iniciativas que persigue fomentar la transición a una economía más verde y, por lo tanto, reducir las emisiones de dióxido de carbono (CO2). Los resultados de este artículo muestran que las empresas más contaminantes parecen haber experimentado una cierta reducción en la financiación procedente de las entidades de crédito españolas entre 2014 y 2019. La evidencia presentada también sugiere que los bancos más expuestos al riesgo climático habrían reducido durante dicho período la oferta de crédito a las empresas que operan en los sectores más contaminantes con el fin de reducir este riesgo. No obstante, estos efectos son cuantitativamente moderados.
Radios libres y normalización del catalán: medios comunitarios en la recuperación de una lengua minorizada
Authors: Camps-Durban Eloi
Published: January 2023

Las minorías lingüísticas desarrollan medios de comunicación propios en su lengua, ante la insuficiencia de las políticas públicas y del escaso interés del sector mediático privado. Este artículo explora el rol de las radios comunitarias en la normalización de una lengua minorizada. Se toma como caso de estudio las radios libres en el espacio catalán de comunicación, durante las primeras etapas de la recuperación de la lengua. Se configura una muestra de emisoras territorialmente representativa, para el período entre 1977 y 1989, y se aplicó un cuestionario a miembros activos de esas estaciones durante esos años. El análisis de los datos pone de relieve que estas radios tuvieron una actitud favorable a la normalización lingüística, si bien el uso del catalán no fue homogéneo entre los territorios ni en los subtipos de radio.
La música en la última etapa del radioteatro El Siniestro Doctor Mortis (1960-1980)
Authors: Guerra Cristian
Published: January 2023

Este estudio musicológico aborda la musicalización en el radioteatro chileno El siniestro Dr. Mortis de Juan Marino en su última etapa (1960-1980). Los objetivos fueron caracterizar el género de “música de terror”, esclarecer el proceso de musicalización del radioteatro El siniestro Dr. Mortis en el período mencionado, identificar título y procedencia de los trozos musicales usados en cada episodio, y proponer tanto hipótesis hermenéuticas como proyecciones, a partir de la información encontrada. El marco teórico incorporó varios autores, especialmente K. J. Donnelly y su caracterización del género de música de terror en el cine, y la metodología incluyó entrevista, indagación bibliográfica y escucha de un amplio repertorio musical asociado al Doctor Mortis. Se descubrió una modalidad de trabajo peculiar en la edición de este radioteatro y el uso de piezas de música de concierto, de cine y de librerías musicales.
Instituciones participativas de políticas de comunicación en Latinoamérica. Modelos, barreras, logros y desafíos
Authors: Linares Alejandro , Segura María Soledad
Published: January 2023

Este artículo evalúa la capacidad de las instituciones estatales participativas de políticas de comunicación creadas en este siglo en Argentina, Ecuador, México y Uruguay para enfrentar la captura de las élites políticas y económicas. Con enfoque comparativo, se analiza su formulación legal, su implementación y los resultados a partir de documentos, bibliografía y entrevistas. Los casos seleccionados permiten analizar legislaciones, organismos participativos y procesos políticos diferentes. En función de las variables desagregadas del concepto de participación ciudadana, se evalúan sus niveles de diversidad, incidencia, autonomía y transparencia en la normativa y en su puesta en práctica. Se concluye que los organismos participativos lograron, en ocasiones, limitar la captura de las políticas de comunicación o generar antecedentes valiosos en esa búsqueda. Sin embargo, no consiguieron evitar esta captura por élites económicas y políticas, ni, por lo tanto, modificar de manera sustancial el sistema de comunicación.
Élites locales de la costa ecuatoriana y la captura estatal
Authors: Nogales Gonzáles Nelson Germán
Published: January 2023

Resumen. Objetivo: El artículo analiza la relación entre empresarios, élites políticas y el estado entre el 2002 y 2020, considerando los procesos de captura en niveles locales para beneficiar al capital que se dieron a lo largo del periodo y cómo las dinámicas político-económicas condicionaron la configuración de tipo de estado al servicio de intereses particulares. Metodología: El trabajo empírico se realizó con una metodología cualitativa basado en una revisión hemerográfica, documental y de trayectorias, lo que permitió evidenciar un proceso de captura Estado. Conclusiones: Los caciques políticos se han constituido como una élite empresarial emergente que ha capturado al estado por tiempo prolongado, poseen unas redes clientelares que son soporte para los políticos nacionales mientras se benefician en ámbitos locales
Forever Chemicals Needing Immediate Solutions: Mainers’ Preferences for Addressing PFAS Contamination
Authors: Zimmerman Charity , Noblet Caroline , Shea Molly
Published: January 2023

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse class of synthetic fluorinated chemicals also referred to as “forever chemicals.” The release of these chemicals into the environment presents an urgent, emerging threat to human and environmental health. Decision-makers seeking to address a variety of PFAS-related issues need better understanding of citizens’ knowledge of PFAS contamination and their preferences for managing the issue. To provide this vital information, we analyze data from a survey of Maine citizens. We assess Maine residents’ baseline knowledge of PFAS contamination, as well as their preferences for generation and allocation of funds to address PFAS contamination in Maine.
Strategies for Online-education Model for Project and Laboratory-based Assessment in Environmental Monitoring and Analysis Course
Authors: Hadibarata Tony , Jusoh Mohamad Noor Hazwan
Published: January 2023

The global COVID-19 epidemic compelled all educational institutions, including universities, to cease academic instruction. To assure the ongoing process of teaching, learning, and assessment, several universities have transitioned from traditional face-to-face techniques to online ones. The purpose of the study was to examine the online-education experience in an Environmental Engineering course using a virtual lab and simulation software, as well as to determine the student's perception of the implementation of virtual labs and simulation software and the benefits of these tools for enhancing learning activities. To familiarize students with various areas of environmental engineering analysis, two simulated experiments were developed: water quality monitoring and adsorption spectroscopy. The virtual labs were generally well-received, as indicated by the responses to the Likert-type questions. Virtual laboratories are more acceptable for senior students than for first-year students, according to the consensus. 88% of respondents agreed with the average of twenty claims, compared with 3% who disagreed and 9% who agreed but disagreed with the statement. This illustrates that, although students believe that substituting virtual laboratories for conventional laboratories is not a complete solution, they believe that virtual laboratories can be used in conjunction with conventional methods to facilitate improved study outside of laboratory hours. Virtual and online learning in engineering labs are still relatively new; additional research is necessary before instructors can effectively utilize this delivery medium and its accompanying technologies to enhance student learning.
Dialect Words for Spring Months in the Bulgarian Language
Authors:   Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Milanov Vladislav
Published: January 2023

The article is dedicated to an understudied issue in Bulgarian dialectology, namely the names of the months in different Bulgarian dialects. Some specific names of the spring months of March, April and May are examined, tracing the specific marks and processes characteristic of the daily life of the dialect speaker, which lie as a motivating base in the meaning of the words. It is clear from the research that most of the names of the spring months are characteristic of the entire linguistic territory, but there are also some more specific names that reflect activities specific to the calendar time and to the daily life of the dialect speaker. Such phenomena, holidays and various domestic and economic processes are associated with a reference to the women's holiday in the month of March and the changeable weather; with the greening of nature, with the Easter holidays and with the shearing of the sheep in the month of April; with St. George's Day, with the digging of corn and with the first cherries - in the month of May. Keywords dialect vocabulary, names of the spring months in the dialects, lexical wealth of the Bulgarian dialects.
The Author for Himself. Literary Self-Portraits
Authors:   Institute for Literature - BAS, Serafimova Margarita
Published: January 2023

The article puts the spotlight on those specific genres in which the author returns to the process of writing of his works, creating a kind of “bioliterature”. Seemingly seeking for the biographical projections of creativity, in fact the author turns the writing itself into intrigue. In the form of essays, interviews, commentaries, and other “epitexts” (Genette), the author blurs the boundary that connects and separates the text on the one hand and its interpretations on the other. Thereby, he takes the work out of its fictional world and gives it performativity, assigning it a role in the real life. Thus, while speaking and writing about his works, the author draws his self-portrait as well. This conscious and purposeful authorial representation shows the way the author sees himself, his work, but it also hints the care for the image he wants to leave for posterity.