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Personnel Management Based on Ontological Modelling
Authors: Dadykin Valeriy , Hvostov Vyacheslav , Kamozin Roman
Published: December 2024

One can currently consider personnel management as one of the auxiliary business processes that ensure the enterprise’s operation. The specificity of this process is an attempt to minimize the role of the human factor in the decision-making process in terms of employees’ horizontal and vertical mobility within the enterprise’s organizational structure. Definitely, in this case it is necessary to take into account a significant number of factors characterizing the professional and other qualities of potential applicants and current personnel, including the level of education, regularity of advanced training, length of service in the field under consideration. People should primarily bear in mind these factors when transferring to a higher category, to related departments with a perspective of promotion, to a managerial position appointment. The authors propose to use the ontological modelling toolkit to form a decision support system for the personnel management. As a result, the given structure for assessing personnel will allow regular monitoring of personnel quality, tracking its dynamics, taking timely measures to improve this quality, predicting the prospects for ensuring this quality in the future, modelling the entry of young specialists with a low level of skills and the retirement of specialists with extensive experience in the industry.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Anti-Corruption Expertise of Quality Management of Normative Legal Acts
Authors: Kosov Dmitry , Belov Viktor
Published: December 2024

The article considers the quality management system of legislation in the Russian Federation, defines its basic elements, the main tools for quality control (management) in the form of legal examinations, and proposes a general simple classification of the controlled factors in legal examinations. As an example for conducting quality control of legislation, the authors choose the most important legal expertise called anti-corruption examination (ACE). Within the framework of general trends in automation, informatization, and digitalization, the paper considers the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the purposes of conducting ACE, which, in some cases of “routine work”, could provide all possible assistance to specialists in the field of legal expertises and their digitalization. In this regard, a step-by-step algorithm for pre-training AI is formulated using examples from regulatory legal acts (RLA) containing corruption factors (CF); a classification of CF is carried out; a scale of AI errors in detecting CF is developed; frequency characteristics of AI errors are determined; preliminary conclusions are obtained on the possibility of using AI in ACE.
APPLYING THE OPTIMAL SYSTEM THEORY IN MODELLING THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF AN AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES
Authors: Sokova Elena , Grishina Tatiana
Published: December 2024

The article considers the application of the optimal system theory in operating a unified information environment (UIE) of an enterprise’s technical documentation system with a voice assistant function. The paper considers an ex-ample of an automated UIE model operation and an algorithm for the voice assistant. The aim of the study is to pro-vide tools and methods of the optimal system theory for optimizing the behaviour of the voice assistant system under consideration, which allows achieving high performance in production management and controllability tasks. The results of the study are applicable in various fields of modern enterprises’ activity using automated control systems.
O PAPEL DA EQUIPE DE SAÚDE FRENTE AO CONSUMO DE BEBIDAS ALCOÓLICAS NA ADOLESCÊNCIA
Authors: OLIVEIRA PORTO ALANA , Elizabeth Souza Matos Patrícia , José Mendes Haroldo , Benemérita Alves Vilela Alba
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Analisar o trabalho realizado pela equipe de saúde frente ao consumo de bebidas alcoólicas na adolescência. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo e de abordagem qualitativa, mediante entrevista semiestruturada com profissionais que compõem a equipe de Saúde da Família de 3 unidades de saúde, seguida por Análise de Conteúdo sugerida por Minayo. Resultados: Emergiram três categorias que discutem a percepção da equipe quanto ao consumo de bebidas alcoólicas na adolescência, ações preventivas e de controle de danos para este consumo e a percepção da equipe quanto o papel da família diante destas circunstâncias. Conclusão: Têm sido limitadas as ações da equipe de saúde na prevenção e controle de danos pelo consumo de bebidas alcóolicas na adolescência.
Palavras-chave: Bebidas Alcoólicas; Adolescente; Atenção Primária à Saúde; Promoção da Saúde.
Keywords: Alcoholic Beverages; Adolescent; Primary Health Care; Health Promotion.
IPO of Russian Companies: Theory, Indicators, Trends and Prospects
Authors:   RANEPA, Moscow, Russian Federation, Abramov A. E. , Chernova M. I. ,   RANEPA, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: December 2024

Since 2022, a new wave of IPO deals in Russia has shown that the stock market continues to successfully perform capital raising functions in a challenging environment. However, when analyzing current trends, the historical data on Russian IPOs accumulated since 1996 is often not taken into account. The purpose of the article is to identify the main trends in public offerings of Russian companies’ shares from 1996 to July 2024 and the features of the new wave of IPO deals since 2022. The analysis is based on a unique database on 185 IPOs and 88 SPOs. An extensive review of studies explaining the first trading day underpricing and subsequent cumulative abnormal returns (CAR) has revealed the importance of monitoring these indicators for assessing the performance of Russian IPOs. The empirical analysis has shown that the Russian IPO-SPO stock market in 2023–2024 is significantly inferior to deals in the previous historical period in terms of volume and size. However, the size of underpricing and CAR for the first 100 and 250 trading days of the new wave of IPOs is significantly higher, which indicates the greater efficiency of current deals for investors. A positive trend of the new wave is the predominance of IPOs over SPOs and cash-in deals over resale deals. Unlike many studies of foreign markets, this analysis has shown that the size of the first trading day underpricing has a positive effect on the cumulative excess return of shares over the medium-term time horizon. The significance of this relationship has noticeably increased in the new wave of deals, which may become an important factor in the growing popularity of IPOs and the inflow of new capital into the financial markets in Russia.
Improvement of the System for Implementing Budget Revenue Administration Powers in the Russian Federation
Authors:   Financial Research Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation, Olkhovik V. V. ,   HSE University, Moscow, Russian Federation, Afanasev R. S. ,   Financial Research Institute, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: December 2024

At present, in the context of the task of modernization of the budget revenue management system and transition to a unified digital register model of administration, ensuring the formation of up-to-date information on revenue sources of the budget is of particular importance. The purpose of this article is to develop proposals for improving the system of implementation of revenue administration powers, taking into account the identified problem areas during the transition to a new system of assigning powers to the chief administrators of budget revenues on a permanent basis. The authors analyze the completeness and quality of information on budget revenue sources based on the requirements of the Ministry of Finance of Russia and assess the existing system of budget revenue administration. In the course of the study the shortcomings of the current system of formation and implementation of revenue administration powers were revealed and the ways to eliminate them were proposed. The article describes the main challenges that hinder the implementation of budget revenue administration powers in the subjects of the Russian Federation. Thus, some regions face various difficulties in the interaction of participants in the process of formation and maintenance of lists through information systems. There are examples when the information necessary for the list compilation is either not provided or not provided in full. Based on the identified problems, recommendations are offered to improve the system of implementation of budget revenue administration powers, including procedures for interaction between participants of the budget process. These recommendations are aimed at enhancing the efficiency of budget revenue administration, improving forecasting and digitalization of processes to ensure greater transparency and operational management of public finances.
Nonlinear carbon feedbacks in CMIP6 and their impacts on future freshwater availability
Authors: Mankin Justin , Siegert Noel , Smerdon Jason , Cook Benjamin , Seager Richard , Williams Park , Lesk Corey , Li Zhiying , Singh Harmanveer , Martinez Emily
Published: December 2024

Will plants consume more or less water in a high carbon dioxide [CO2] world? What will the hydrologic consequences of those changes will be? Some theories and analyses of earlier generations of Earth System Models (ESM) suggest that transpiration will decline with higher atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations [CO2] due to stomatal closure, thereby enhancing runoff and soil moisture and countering the continental drying predicted by warming alone. We show that the opposite effect prevails in the latest generation of ESMs forced with increasing [CO2]: plants themselves contribute to projected soil drying, with smaller effects on runoff, and this picture emerges by considering the interactions between radiatively driven warming and the physiological effects of high [CO2] on plants. These interactions act to increase plant-based evapotranspiration (ET) by expanding leaf area and lengthening and warming growing seasons beyond what would be predicted by radiative or biogeochemical effects alone. Collectively, these interactions increase ecosystem water use and dry soils, compensating any land water savings from stomatal closure. At the same time, these interactions have grown and become more uncertain across model generations. We also find that the strength of these plant-water interactions scale with the simulated resilience of the land carbon sink to warming—a key feedback in the carbon cycle. Our results emphasize that a linearity assumption underpinning analyses of carbon, plant, and water interactions is not appropriate for the latest generation of ESMs, with implications for model development, as well as the accurate interpretation of projected changes to the carbon cycle and the consequences for future climate, drought, and water availability.
Heat Vulnerability Analysis And Mapping (HEVAM): Analysis of United States power grids vulnerability to climate changes
Authors: Bambardekar Siddha , Bor Dennies , Oughton Edward
Published: December 2024

The importance of the power grid under the energy sector umbrella is difficult to overstate, as it enables the function of nearly all critical infrastructure systems. The interconnected assets within electrical substations enable the function of our society and economy. With such a vast system of interconnected nodes, threats to the stability of this network come in many forms, from natural hazards to malicious threats. To quantify these impacts, we rely on a novel software-based asset survey system developed at George Mason University (GMU) utilizing satellite and street view imagery for classifying and geolocating over 38,000 component-level assets over 1,300 extra high-voltage substations. The ability to accurately differentiate components and spatially plot transmission and distribution assets allows for a more detailed analysis of vulnerabilities and external stressors beyond what is currently available in open-source repositories. We also rely on CMIP 6 climate models forecast to give us the forecasted max surface temperature over next few decades over the entire map of the United States. Combining both datasets and refining our research to improve component-level granularity, the study aims to provide deeper insight into the vulnerability of the power grids at their subcomponent level, to the climate changes over the future. Foundational research already supports precise simulation of performance under scenarios such as extreme weather conditions and prolonged heat waves, informing future strategies aimed at bolstering the resilience of the United States power grid against climate-related challenges, ultimately safeguarding the reliability of electrical distribution for all.
Effect of three-orifice baffles orientation on the flow and thermal–hydraulic performance: Experimental analysis for net and oscillatory flows
Authors: Crespí-Llorens Damián , Muñoz-Cámara José , Solano Juan Pedro , Vicente Quiles Pedro Ginés
Published: December 2024

Three-orifice baffles equally spaced along a circular tube are investigated as a means for heat transfer enhancement under net, oscillatory and compound flows. An unprecedented, systematic analysis of the relative orientation of consecutive baffles – aligned or opposed – is accomplished to assess the changes induced on the flow structure and their impact on the thermal–hydraulic performance. The results cover the Nusselt number, the net and oscillatory friction factors and the instantaneous velocity fields using PIV in an experimental campaign with a 32 mm tube diameter. The study is conducted in the range of net Reynolds numbers 50<Ren<1000 and oscillatory Reynolds numbers 0<Reosc<750, for a dimensionless amplitude x0/D=0.5 and Pr=65. In absence of oscillatory flow, opposed baffles advance the transition to turbulence from Ren=100 to 50, increasing the net friction factor (40%) for Ren>50 and the Nusselt number (maximum of 27%) for Ren<150. When an oscillatory flow is applied, augmentations caused by opposed baffles are only observed for Ren<150 and Reosc<150. Above Ren, Reosc>150, opposed baffles are not recommended for the promotion of heat transfer, owing to friction penalties. However, the chaotic mixing and lack of short-circuiting between baffles observed with flow velocimetry over a wide range of operational conditions point out the interest of this configuration to achieve plug flow.
Exploring the impact of real-world interventions on healthy older adults’ physical health, psychological wellbeing, and social connections: A systematic review
Authors: Elhag Shaimaa , Niechcial Malwina A. , Potter Lauren M , Gow Alan J.
Published: December 2024

Background: Given trends towards greater life expectancy, there is an increasing need to promote healthy ageing and add quality and value to older adults’ lives, however the evidence regarding the effects on overall health and wellbeing has not been synthesised. Active lifestyles may provide diverse health and wellbeing benefits for older adults in terms of maintaining or improving their physical, psychological, and social functions. This systematic review evaluates whether and how different types of interventions within community-based settings might benefit specific aspects of older adults’ health and wellbeing.Methods: PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus and Web of Science were systematically searched in January 2022 for experimental studies (including randomised controlled trials, non-randomised controlled trials, and quasi-experimental studies) exploring health and wellbeing benefits of community-based activities in older adults. A total of 12,707 sources were identified through database searches with 183 retained for full screening. Final inclusion was based on the following eligibility criteria: (1) participants were generally healthy and predominantly independent community-dwelling older adults aged 60 and above; (2) interventions were based in real-world settings, e.g., dance, art and technology classes, etc. held in publicly-accessible facilities; (3) pre-/post-interventions assessed at least one outcome in physical health, psychological wellbeing or social connections; (4) control groups were used, including passive and active control groups or groups that received a different type of intervention; (5) experimental studies followed a quantitative research design.Results: Of the 183 studies considered for full-text screening, 56 were retained in the final review. Thirty-eight studies included at least one physical health outcome, with 32 reporting positive effects of real-world interventions. Of the 40 studies that considered psychological wellbeing, 29 reported intervention benefits. Eight studies measured social connections, with all but 1 reporting positive effects.Discussion: The benefits of real-world interventions were reported across a range of outcomes, particularly in terms of reducing depression or anxiety, or improving physical functioning, sleep quality and social participation. However, heterogeneity in interventions, sample design, duration and dosage suggest that more research is needed to support the effects of duration and dosage of intervention exposure. As real-world interventions more closely resemble the way in which older people engage in activities, evidence of their effectiveness in promoting health and wellbeing should inform preventative healthcare provision and policymaking.
Momentary Stress and Social Context among Adolescents at Risk for Suicide: An Experience Sampling Study
Authors: Bloom Paul Alexander , Galfalvy Hanga , Bitran Alma , Blanchard Ashley , Chernick Lauren , Dayan Peter , Durham Katherine , Greenblatt Julia , Joyce Karla , Kirshenbaum Jaclyn Schwartz , Lan Ranqing , Parjane Natalia , Porta Giovanna , Trivedi Esha , Tse Trinity , Wool Emma , Yu Jennifer S. , Allen Nicholas B. , Brent David , Auerbach Randy Patrick , Pagliaccio David
Published: December 2024

ObjectiveAdolescent suicide is a public health emergency with interpersonal factors playing a critical role in risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB). This study examined whether smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment (EMA) surveys capturing stress and social context could enhance the identification of youth at risk for STB.MethodAdolescents ages 13-18-years old (N=207, 166 female sex) reporting depressive, anxiety, and/or substance use disorders were recruited from psychiatric outpatient programs, emergency departments, medical research registries, and social media. Participants with STB history were oversampled; 66% reported current suicidal ideation and 27% had a past-year attempt. Assessments of suicidal events (attempts, emergency department visits, hospitalizations for suicide concerns) were completed at baseline, 1-, 3-, and 6-month follow-up assessments. EMA probed momentary stress severity, affect, and recent social context (time spent with peers, family, or alone) 4-7x/day.ResultsCompared to psychiatric controls (N=64), adolescents with STB history (N=143) were more likely to report spending time alone (aOR=1.75, 95% CI=[1.15, 2.39]), less time with family (aOR=0.59, 95% CI=[0.31, 0.91]), and higher stress (d=0.28). Further, EMA of stress (aOR=1.86, 95% CI=[1.11, 3.26]) and negative affect (aOR=2.32, 95% CI=[1.34, 4.36]) were prospectively associated with suicidal events above and beyond prior STB history. ConclusionThese findings underscore the importance of evaluating dynamic family and peer contact among adolescents at risk for STB and highlight EMA as a potential tool for assessing interpersonal exposures related to STB risk.
Understanding ‘Pathological Demand Avoidance’ in children and adults: A scoping review protocol.
Authors: Lack Oliver , Griffin Alex , Simonoff Emily , Happé Francesca
Published: December 2024

Introduction: Pathological/Extreme Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a behavioural profile that is defined as a persistent avoidance of demands. Those with the profile often engage in extreme behaviours to avoid even apparently innocuous demands. Since its formulation, research and interest in PDA has increased, with recent reviews capturing the peer-reviewed studies completed into the early 2020s. However, these reviews mainly focused on children and often did not include non-peer reviewed grey literature, including various master’s and doctoral theses on the topic and work conducted by PDA charities – all can be very relevant for our understanding of the behavioural profile. This review aims to update these previous reviews by including more recent evidence, including adult work and grey literature, thus illuminating what is known about PDA through current empirical work. We aim to discuss what this work tells us about how PDA is conceptualised, the terminology used in empirical work to describe it, how it is being investigated, what may drive it, how it is measured, what interventions are known, and what gaps exist in the literature.Methods and Analysis: Using the scoping review framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley (2005), and more recent guidance by Levac et al. (2010) and the JBI manual for evidence synthesis (Peters et al., 2024), we will collect papers that present data on PDA for review. Searches will be conducted on APA Psych Info, Embase, Medline, Web of Science and Open Aire Explore, with Google Scholar, ProQuest, OATD and other platforms used for grey literature. The terms Demand Avoidance, Pathological Demand Avoidance, Extreme Demand Avoidance, Demand Avoidance Phenomena and Rational Demand Avoidance will be searched. Screening will be conducted individually by the first two authors using the review software Covidence, with discrepancies resolved and piloting overseen by the two last authors. A similar process will be applied to data charting. Relevant findings will be discussed in relation to the stated questions.Ethics and Dissemination: This review will not collect new data, thus ethical approval is not required. Findings will be disseminated through publication, conferences, and other forms of media.
Mapping the Use of Ketamine in Treatment-Resistant Depression and Other Psychiatric Disorders: A Scoping Review of Practice Patterns, Efficacy, and Patient Demographic Trends
Authors: Aslam Amna , Shinozuka Kenneth , Muir Owen S. , Tabaac Burton J.
Published: December 2024

Background:Ketamine has emerged as a novel treatment for psychiatric disorders, particularly treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Although intravenous (IV) ketamine is not FDA-approved for TRD, esketamine, an FDA-approved therapeutic, has contributed to the widespread clinical use of off-label IV ketamine across the United States. This phenomenon highlights the need for a comprehensive scoping review of current practices.Study Question:What are the current practice patterns, patient demographics, and barriers to accessing ketamine for psychiatric disorders, particularly TRD?Data Sources:The Web of Science, PubMed, CBM, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, University Theses, and Embase databases were searched from their inception through October 2024 for relevant studies examining ketamine use in psychiatric clinical practice. Studies addressing ketamine use in psychiatry care, provider practices, and patient outcomes were included in the analysis.Study Design:This scoping review mapped the landscape of ketamine utilization in psychiatric care. The review focused on provider utilization patterns (including frequency of ketamine administration, provider roles, and treatment settings), preferred administration methods (IV infusions, intramuscular injections,and other routes), and patient characteristics (age, gender, socioeconomic status, and primary psychiatric diagnoses treated). Key outcomes include provider utilization rates, economic burdens, treatment protocols, and demographic data. Results:Two survey-based studies were included in this review. Intravenous (IV) administration was the most common method of administration reported in both studies, with alternative methods such as intramuscular (IM) and sublingual routes emerging in limited use. Patients receiving ketamine therapy were predominantly middle-aged (36-64 years old), with financial barriers identified as a notable obstacle due to limited insurance coverage and reliance on out-of-pocket payments. Geographic disparities underscored limited access in rural areas, invoking the need for expanded provider networks. Private clinics exhibited greater flexibility in treatment approaches compared to hospital settings, which adhered to standardized protocols. The absence of long-term outcome data and variability in treatment protocols emphasize the need for standardized practices and further research.Conclusion:This scoping review highlights the widespread use of ketamine for TRD, but reveals significant variability in practice patterns and accessibility barriers. Findings emphasize the need for standardized protocols, expanded insurance coverage, and further research to optimize the role of ketamine in psychiatric care.
Representational Momentum Transcends Motion
Authors: Plunkett Dillon , Morales Jorge
Published: December 2024

To navigate the world, our minds must represent not only how things are now (perception), but how they are about to be (prediction). However, perception and prediction blur together for objects in motion, a classic finding known as "representational momentum". If you glance at a photo of a person diving into a lake, you will tend to remember them closer to the water than they really were. In six experiments, we show that this phenomenon transcends motion: Our minds make predictions that distort our memories about changes that involve no motion whatsoever, including changes in brightness and color saturation. Additionally, we use representational momentum to map the limits of automatic prediction, showing that there are no analogous effects for changes in hue. Our automatic predictions distort our memories in many domains—not just motion—and the presence or absence of these distortions expose the inner workings of perception, cognition, and memory.
An Expenditure on Health and Expectancy of Life Dynamics in Nepal: An Analysis With Uneven Linearity
Authors: Pokhrel Aditya , Adhikari Renisha
Published: December 2024

Using yearly time-series data from 1995-2020, this research explores the asymmetric link between public health expenditure and life expectancy. Zivot unit-root testing and NARDL co-integration analysis were both used in this study's econometric approach; the former allowed for a single significant break in the model, while the latter took into account the presence of the structural break and analyzed the long-run asymmetric relationship. The study's findings show that public health spending as a percentage of GDP had a co-integrating connection, which means that negative shocks to this spending might lead to an increase in it and, in turn, a longer life expectancy. When the economy experiences negative shocks, not the positive ones, the government's response has to be proactive in raising health expenditure. Policymakers can use the study's findings as a reference for crafting a public health expenditure policy. This study has also made a novel contribution by applying nonlinearity and structural break unit-root tests, which were not tested in previous studies, to fill in the geographical gap that those studies had.
मोहोर उपन्यासमा सङ्घर्षको खोजी
Authors: तिमिल्सिना हरि प्रसाद
Published: December 2024

आख्यानको केन्द्र उपन्यास हो । उपन्यासमा मालामा उनिएका फूलहरुझैं कथावस्तु एकपछि अर्को कुतूहलतापूर्वक आउँछन् । कुतूहलता बढ्दै गई मूल कथावस्तु चरम अवस्थामा पुगेर समापनतिर झर्दछ । नाटक, महाकाव्यमा जस्तै उपन्यासमा पनि कथावस्तुलाई पाँच अर्थप्रकृति र पाँच कार्यावस्थालाई पञ्चसन्धिले जोडेर कथामा पाठकलाई डुबाउँदै आख्यानात्मक रसास्वादनका साथ अन्त्यसम्म जीवनका विविध पक्षहरुको सन्देश प्रवाहित गरिन्छ । उपन्यास सिङ्गो जीवनका महत्त्वपूर्ण पक्षहरुलाई उल्लेख गर्ने विधा भएकाले साङ्गोपाङ्गो जीवनको अभिव्यक्ति आउनु पर्दछ । प्रस्तुत मोहोर उपन्यासमा पनि उपन्यासका नायक बाको ८४ वर्ष लामो जीवनका महत्त्वपूर्ण घटनाहरुलाई उल्लेख गरिएको छ । यो उपन्यास सामाजिक यथार्थवादी धाराको मौलिक उपन्यास हो । यसमा घटित घटनाहरु लेखकका बाले आप्mनो जीवनमा भोगेका यथार्थ घटनाहरु हुन् । यसको अध्ययनपश्चात् तीन वर्षमा आमा, सात वर्षमा बुवा र दश वर्षमा एक मात्र अभिभावक हजुरबालाई पनि गुमाउनु परेको र जीवन सङ्घर्षका क्रममा अनेक दुख, पीडा र अपमान झेलेर पनि सफल बा, सफल पति, सफल अभिभावक बन्न सकेका शारीरिक रुपले एउटा खुट्टा कमजोर भए पनि सतिसालझैं उभिएका बाले भोगेका यावत् पक्षहरुको उपन्यासको विधातात्विक अध्ययनका साथै मोहोर उपन्यासमा बाको सङ्घर्षको खोजी गरिएको छ ।
Editorial Vol.16(2)
Authors: K.C. Bed Raj
Published: December 2024

We are delighted to present Volume 16, Number 2, December 2024, of Voice: A Biannual and Bilingual Journal, published by the Autar Dei Chaudharain Research Centre (ADCRC) at Mahendra Multiple Campus, Nepalgunj, Banke, Nepal. This edition showcases a rich and diverse collection of 14 articles, with ten written in English and four in Nepali. These articles span a wide array of disciplines, offering fresh perspectives and insights on contemporary issues across various fields.
Among the highlights of this issue is an exploration of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) research practices, providing a comprehensive look into the methodologies and challenges faced in this area. An in-depth analysis of ecofeminism in Gaia offers a timely critique of environmental and gender issues, while an examination of Patanjali Ayurveda’s marketing strategies in Nepalgunj sheds light on local business practices and cultural integration. Furthermore, a study on the impact of microfinance on the socio-economic empowerment of women presents valuable findings that contribute to the broader conversation on development and gender equality in Nepal. In addition, research on the sustainable use of forest resources offers significant insights into environmental conservation, highlighting key challenges and strategies for effective resource management. Other noteworthy contributions include an analysis of Bhupi’s poetry, which delves into the cultural and literary significance of his work, as well as a study on child delivery practices, which provides a deeper understanding of health and cultural traditions in Nepal. Lastly, a fascinating exploration of matchmaking rituals adds a unique cultural dimension to this volume, shedding light on the evolving practices in Nepalese society.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the contributors, reviewers, and the editorial team for their tireless dedication in bringing this issue to fruition. Their commitment to academic excellence ensures the continued success of Voice as a platform for scholarly discourse. As we strive to foster a vibrant academic dialogue, we invite readers to engage with these thought provoking articles and contribute to the ongoing exchange of ideas in the academic community.
We appreciate your contributions as a scholarly author and your continued support as a reader.
Studi Tentang Celebrity Worship dan Self Regulation serta Pengaruhnya terhadap Psychological well-being Penggemar K-pop
Authors: Putri Fitriani Sukma , Rozi Fahrul
Published: December 2024

Salah satu penyebab rendahnya kesejahteraan psikologis adalah perilaku memuja selebritas. Strategi pengaturan diri yang efektif dapat membantu mengoptimalkan kinerja dan kesejahteraan psikologis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh celebrity worship dan self regulation terhadap psychological well-being pada penggemar K-pop dewasa awal berusia 20-30 tahun. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan Teknik accidental sampling melalui google form dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 300 partisipan. Alat ukur celebrity worship menggunakan Celebrity Attitude Scale oleh Maltby (2004). Alat ukur self regulation menggunakan The Short Self-Regulation Quesionnaire oleh carey (2004) diadaptasi oleh Sebena et al (2018). Alat ukur psychological well-being menggunakan Ryff’s Psychological Well-being oleh carol ryff (1995) diadaptasi oleh Hauser et al (2005). Proses Analisa data menggunakan software Jamovi versi 2.3 dan menggunakan metode analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil uji hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa celebrity worship berpengaruh positif terhadap psychological well-being. Self regulation berpengaruh positif terhadap psychological well-being. Celebrity worship dan self regulation berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap psychological well-being sebesar 59,9% dengan nilai F sebesar 224 (p<0.001).
Motivasi Berprestasi Mahasiswa Ditinjau dari Konsep Diri dan Kemandirian Belajar
Authors: Dewi Dinda Aura , Rahman Nadya Novia
Published: December 2024

Keberhasilan dalam mencapai tujuan pendidikan sangat berkaitan dengan kemampuan dalam diri sendiri, maka itu dalam mencapai nilai-nilai, keterampilan, dan pengetahuan yang sesuai dengan bidang keilmuannya sangat memerlukan motivasi berprestasi. Riset ini berupaya melihat pengaruh konsep diri serta kemandirian belajar terhadap motivasi berprestasi. Penelitian ini memiliki subjek sebanyak 100 mahasiswa dari FISIP Universitas Mulawarman yang ditetapkan dengan mempergunakan teknik simple random sampling. Pengumpulan data tersebut dengan menggunakan metode skala motivasi berprestasi, konsep diri, serta kemandirian belajar. Riset ini menunjukkan hasil yang mengungkapkan bahwasanya: (1) ada pengaruh signifikan antara konsep diri terhadap kemandirian belajar: nilai F hitung = 152.583 > F tabel = 3.09, nilai p = 0.000 serta mempunyai kontribusi pengaruh (R²) = 0.706 senilai 70,6%; (2) ada pengaruh signifikan terhadap motivasi berprestasi: nilai koefisen beta (β) = 0.568, t hitung = 5.831 > t tabel = 1.984, serta p = 0.000 (p < 0.005); (3) ada pengaruh signifikan antara kemandirian belajar terhadap motivasi berprestasi: nilai koefisien beta (β) = 0.294, t hitung = 2.782 > t tabel = 1.984, serta p = 0.006 (p < 0.05). Implikasi dari penelitian ini agar mahasiswa dapat memerhatikan faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi motivasi untuk memiliki prestasi.
Exploring Religious Identity and Well-Being of Generation Z: Mediating Role of Digital Engagement
Authors: Murniasih Farhanah , Cebba Abdul Hamid , Namira Daffani Sabina
Published: December 2024

The primary challenges faced by Generation Z include high levels of stress, vulnerable mental health, and social pressures that can impede their overall well-being. In addressing these challenges, it is crucial to explore factors that can contribute to enhancing their well-being. This study aims to investigate the relationship between religious identity and psychological well-being among Generation Z in Indonesia, as well as the mediating role of digital engagement in this relationship. Generation Z encounters various difficulties, including social pressures, anxiety, and uncertainty about the future, all of which can impact their well-being. Religious identity, encompassing religious affiliation and beliefs, is considered a factor that can provide emotional support and enhance well-being. This research employed a survey method involving 753 respondents from Generation Z in Indonesia, who were recruited through an online questionnaire. The findings indicate that religious identity positively influences psychological well-being, both directly and through increased digital engagement. These findings have significant implications for religious organizations and policymakers in leveraging digital platforms to support the psychological well-being of Generation Z. The study also opens avenues for further research on how digital technology can be optimally utilized in the context of religion and mental well-being.
Adolescent sexting
Authors: Dodaj Arta , Prijatelj Krešimir , Sesar Kristina , Mandić Sabina , Radić Bursać Sanja
Published: December 2024

Sexting is broadly understood as a set of behaviours that include sending, receiving, forwarding, and posting sexually explicit or suggestive content such as photographs, videos, and messages via electronic devices. Due to the lack of longitudinal studies, this review aims to bridge the gap in the current literature by reviewing sexting research with a longitudinal study design among youths. A narrative review of the quantitative data was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Five databases were searched, and eighteen peer-reviewed articles that met the inclusion criteria were identified. The results were categorised into five categories: (1) relationship between sexting and sexual behaviour, (2) relationship between sexting and psychological well-being, (3) relationship between sexting and violence, (4) relationship between sexting and personality, and (5) relationship between sexting and social factors. Due to the different objectives and measured variables, it is difficult to compare the results of the reviewed longitudinal studies. Longitudinal data on the temporal aspects of sexting involvement would be beneficial for building interventions and prevention frameworks to reduce non-consensual sexting.
Deep Learning Model for Predicting Spreading Rates of Pandemics, “COVID-19 as Case Study”
Authors: Al-Bayati Maha A.
Published: December 2024

The outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), especially SARS-CoV-2, has led to a catastrophic scenario in the course of the world. The cumulative prevalence of COVID-19 was increasing rapidly day by day. Machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) can be deployed to facilitate tracking disease, anticipating the increase in epidemic, and hence planning for coverage techniques to control its spread. This work is based on the application of an advanced mathematical model to examine and predict the increase in a pandemic. On the bases of time-series data, an advanced DL model has been implemented to predict the risk of COVID-19 spreading in Iraq. A hybrid approach is presented where two deep learning algorithms; LSTM and GRU are brought up together to achieve good prediction with rewarding levels of (MAE = 0.109), (MAPE = 0.191) and (RMSE = 0.134).
Genetic Polymorphisms at TNF-Alpha Receptors Associated some Autoimmune Diseases and Response of Anti-TNF Biologics: Review
Authors: Alhilali Dhulfiqar , Mohammed Samer
Published: December 2024

Some genetic factors are not only involved in some autoimmune diseases but also interfere with their treatment, Such as Crohn's disease (CD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and psoriasis (PS). Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) is a most important pro-inflammatory cytokine, which has been recognized as a main factor that participates in the pathogenesis and development of autoimmune disorders. Therefore, TNF could be a prospective target for treating these disorders, and many anti-TNF were developed to treat these disorders.
Although the high efficacy of many anti-TNF biologic medications, the Patients' clinical responses to the autoimmune treatment showed significant heterogeneity.
Two types of TNF receptor (TNFR); 1 and 2, it classified into two superfamilies; TNF-superfamily of ligands (TNFSF) (19 ligands) and TNF receptor superfamily (TNFRSF) (29 receptors). This review aims to provide an overview of the impact of genetic polymorphism on TNF alpha receptors on the response to anti-TNF biologics.
Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) recorded in the TNFRs gene on various immune system cells may affect the lower corresponding TNFRs gene expression. The present review summarized the studies that highlighted the role of heterogeneity in varying the response of patients. Many researchers indicated SNPs' effect on the response of autoimmune patients to treatment with anti-TNF biologic medications, while other studies did not find a correlation. In conclusion, TNF is involved in several diseases such as CD, RA, AS, and PS; there was a link between TNFRs polymorphism and non-responsiveness to anti-TNF-α medications.
As tecnologias da informação e comunicação na seguridade social e as repercussões para o serviço social
Authors: Analú dos Santos Lopes  , Keli Regina Dal  Prá
Published: December 2024

A crise econômica do capital associa-se à recente crise sanitária do Corona Vírus Disease (covid-19), que imprimiu a prerrogativa de distanciamento social para redução da disseminação do novo coronavírus, reorganizando processos de trabalho intermediados pelas Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TICs). Refletir sobre estes processos de trabalho intermediados pelo uso das TICs na Seguridade Social é o objetivo deste artigo. Em termos metodológicos o estudo qualitativo tem embasamento teórico na perspectiva materialista histórico-dialético e na pesquisa bibliográfica. Os resultados apontam que o contexto da pandemia acelerou a implementação de processos de trabalho intermediados por TICs na Seguridade Social e associado a onda longa de reestruturação produtiva conforma uma nova morfologia ao trabalho, a qual inserem-se assistentes sociais. Tais dilemas radicalizam-se devido às particularidades da formação sócio-histórica e à agenda governamental da extrema direita, situação que exige a organização coletiva e luta contra-hegemônica da classe trabalhadora.
Tecnologias de subjetivação no mundo do trabalho
Authors: Dos Passos Robert Filipe , Gomes-Souza Ronaldo
Published: December 2024

Vivenciamos um cenário de implementação da “Indústria 4.0”, que é caracterizada pela intensificação de processos de automação, algoritmização e plataformização do trabalho. Associada intimamente a uma conjuntura de exacerbação do projeto neoliberal de sociedade, enfrentamos um cenário catastrófico no que diz respeito às precarizações e condições de exploração de trabalhadores no contexto de atuação junto às plataformas digitais. Metodologicamente, este ensaio teórico está amparado na leitura científica e tem por objetivo tecer críticas, problematizações e reflexões sobre as tecnologias de subjetivação no mundo do trabalho, destacando singularidades da indústria 4.0 e possibilidades de resistências dos(as) trabalhadores(as). Por fim, é possível reconhecermos um cenário de intensificação da exploração do trabalho humano em termos que remetem a protoforma do capitalismo, podendo ser nomeada como uma escravidão digital. Apontamos caminhos para resistências, reflexões e críticas frente ao enfraquecimento das mobilizações coletivas e dos direitos trabalhistas e aos prejuízos políticos e psicossociais dos(as) trabalhadores(as).
Lutas de classes no atual estágio do capitalismo financeiro neoliberal
Authors: GLÊNIA ROUSE COSTA  , Solange Maria Teixeira
Published: December 2024

O objetivo do artigo é apresentar um panorama atualizado das lutas de classes no atual estágio do capitalismo financeiro neoliberal, e problematizar a aparência de que as novas tecnologias do mundo produtivo são revolucionárias, motores da história, inovação e modernização constantes, camuflando sua utilização para fragmentar a classe trabalhadora, superexplorar, jogar parte desta no excedente e retirá-los da condição de sujeitos da história. Trata-se de um estudo teórico, de base bibliográfica, com metodologia qualitativa e escolha internacional de literatura para atender ao objetivo. Conclui-se que na contemporaneidade as formas de expropriação e produção do valor foram renovadas com o uso das novas tecnologias, impactando socialmente como a superexploração, a informalidade, a uberização, a pejotização, dentre outros fenômenos que invadem também o capitalismo central, não sendo mais sinônimo de periferia, se expandindo para todo o globo, restando ao trabalho se reconfigurar enquanto classe e superar as reificações atuais criadas pelo capital
Understanding science centre engagement in making personal connections
Authors: Nurhaya Baniyamin
Published: December 2024

The paper highlights selected renowned science centre practices that used to encourage visitor participation and immersion. Visitors act as celebrants of science information in an edutainment context, motivated by a quest for social experiences. This study review multiple learning theories underpinning how visitors learn and how these theories impact science centreâ€™s exhibition design efforts. Using the recent experience of Science Centre Singapore, The Mind Museum, Philippines and Questacon, Australia as case-studies, the qualitative method provided a comparison of approaches across multiple institutions.
The study discusses the responses in order to explore the extent to which the process occurs. Understanding how and why these institutions make certain exhibition design decisions will provide insight into how exhibitions might foster changes in visitor attitudes, knowledge, belief structures and curiosity. Such insights may be applicable to support informal learning and visitor diversity in other museums.
The paper argues for making personal connections as primary themes that emerged from the rich and descriptive data. The themes represent central values and important recurring concepts which strike at the core of the exhibition design process. Visitorsâ€™ create a more amorphous connection to science information through play and creativity. How does science centre nurture personal connections? How do they support quality visitor experience and informal learning intentions? Answers to these questions are the essence of this paper.
Dietary Strategies for Weight Loss and Reducing Low Grade Inflammation: Evaluating Mediterranean Diet versus Mediterranean Diet plus Food Intolerance Elimination Diet in Obese Patients
Authors: Puca Entela
Published: December 2024

Background

Obesity is associated with chronic low-grade inflammation, which believed to play a role in causing insulin resistance. Food intolerances (FI) are also one of the probable causes of low-grade inflammation and may contribute to the onset of obesity.

The aims of this study were to evaluate the effect of Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) modified according the FI test (MedDiet plus FI) versus only MedDiet on inflammatory markers, metabolic parameters and anthropometric data.

Material and methods: The study consisted of 20 patients with BMI over 30. FI test was done in 10 patients. The FI group was given modified MedDiet according FI results while the control group was given only MedDiet. The body composition and metabolic parameters were measured in the beginning and 8 weeks.

Results: In the MedDiet plus FI group, patients lost weight from 101.8 kg to 94.5 kg. The biochemical assessment showed a significant decrease in values of triglycerides, total-Cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol; and LDL-cholesterol. The metabolic assessment showed a significant decrease in values of insulin and HOMA- IR 37.64% vs 47.47%, respectively; in the MedDiet plus FI group vs MedDiet group alone. A significant decrease in the average value of fibrinogen and CRP in both groups was seen.

Conclusion: The result suggests that food intolerance elimination diet (FIED) gave positive changes on body composition and metabolic parameters in obese patients. Obese patients who cannot lose weight by low-calorie diet alone can do it with elimination diet according to the results of FI test.
Paul Bourget, un (anti)moderne ? De la « révolution » psychologique au roman « réactionnaire »
Authors: Valenzuela Castelletto Adrián
Published: December 2024

À partir de l’évolution littéraire de Paul Bourget, cet article cherche à explorer le pivotement qui s’opère entre sa critique psychologique marquée par une conscience de la décadence et ses romans psychologiques à visée sociale où l’auteur s’efforce de mettre en évidence des lois morales. Le concept même de révolution, que certaines critiques avaient utilisé pour qualifier les romans de Bourget, acquiert dans les discours du romancier psychologue une dimension sociale et moralisante qui constitue la force de ses romans dits « à idées ». Entre une volonté d’innovation et une réaction anti-révolutionnaire, voire antimoderne, les romans de Bourget pourraient se révéler comme une pensée en évolution qui cherche, tel que le précise l’auteur, à déconstruire la Révolution pour restaurer l’unité organique du corps social.