bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wybrane uwagi o standardach przypisywania sprawstwa przestępstw fakturowych związanych z działalnością zorganizowanej grupy przestępczej
Authors: Tarapata Szymon
Published: September 2024

W praktyce prokuratorskiej i sądowej dostrzegalna jest tendencja do przypisywania odpowiedzialności karnej za przestępstwa fakturowe, popełniane w związku z funkcjonowaniem zorganizowanej grupy przestępczej, w sposób, który może budzić daleko idące wątpliwości z punktu widzenia standardów interpretacyjnych, które powinny być przestrzegane w państwie demokratycznym. Zdarza się, że prokuratorzy oraz sądy, idąc na skróty, nadużywają pewnych konstrukcji normatywnych (przede wszystkim czynu ciągłego z art. 12 § 1 k.k.) oraz stosują niedopuszczalne uproszczenia i domniemania. Celem niniejszego tekstu jest wyrażenie zdecydowanego sprzeciwu wobec takich praktyk oraz przypomnienie, jak powinien wyglądać proces przypisywania odpowiedzialności karnej za przestępstwa popełnione w związku z funkcjonowaniem zorganizowanej grupy przestępczej, realizowane w różnych postaciach przestępnego współdziałania (przede wszystkim we współsprawstwie oraz w formie pomocnictwa).
Wykorzystanie prawniczych spółek kapitałowych jako innowacyjna forma wykonywania zawodu adwokata i radcy prawnego
Authors: Kruszyńska Michalina
Published: September 2024

Współczesne wyzwania stawiane przed rynkiem usług prawniczych determinują konieczność rozważenia zasadności zakazu wykonywania zawodu przez adwokata i radcę prawnego w formie spółek kapitałowych. Zmiana obecnej regulacji mogłaby potencjalnie przyczynić się do rozwoju i ekspansji działalności gospodarczej prowadzonej przez oba te wolne zawody. Zagadnienie to ma istotne znaczenie dla praktyki prawniczej w Polsce z uwagi na rosnącą konkurencję ze strony nieregulowanego doradztwa prawnego i zagranicznych korporacji prawniczych.
Impact of Knowledge Management on Employee Innovation Capabilities: An Empirical Study of the Pharmaceuticals Industry in Bangladesh
Authors: Tumpa Kanij Fatema , Arafin Murshedul , Zohora Fatema Tuz
Published: September 2024

The potential impact of knowledge management practices on enhancing the innovative abilities of employees has yet to be fully explored in the dynamic context of the Bangladesh pharmaceutical industry. In an effort to bridge this gap, this empirical study delves into the relationship between knowledge management and employees’ innovative capabilities. Through a comprehensive survey of 238 knowledgeable employees from 10 pharmaceutical companies, this research employs the PLS-SEM method to rigorously examine the reliability, validity, and research hypotheses. The results of this study reveal that knowledge acquisition, dissemination, and application all play a significant role in shaping employees’ innovative capabilities. By establishing a clear connection between knowledge management and innovation, this study adds valuable insights to the existing literature.
Evaluation of Technical Standards of Selected Physical Soil and Water Conservation Practices and Community Participation in Layguder Watershed, Northwest Ethiopia
Authors: Geremew Amare , fisseha Getachew , Atenafu Mamaru
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This study has been conducted to evaluate technical standards of selected physical soil and water conservation practices (SWC) and to asses:- community participation in the Layguder watershed. The study was conducted using field measurements, group discussion and (Fifty-seven) household survey. Measurements were taken from these soil bunds, trenches, cut-off drains and waterways from three separate slope classes (3-8% lower, 8-15% middle, and 15-30% upper slope). The recommended value was analyzed using t-test statistics (p<0.05). The household survey data was analyzed by descriptive statistics using the basic Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS-16). The result revealed that soil bund ditch depth, bottom embankment, bund spacing at 3-8 slope classes top width at lower slope class, depth and berm at all slope classes were lesser in magnitude but closer to the standards. Narrow spacing between bunds took more area and required labour thus, they did have not community acceptance by 61%, of the total respondents. The household participation in the implementation of SWC activity was high, while their participation in the planning, monitoring evaluation and corrective action was low.
Strategies to combat heat stress in Isa Brown layer hens: Unveiling the roles of vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin C, selenium, folic acid, and in combination
Authors: Dewi Winda , Aji Bondan , Fikri Faisal , Purnomo Agus , Maslamama Salipudin , kan Hakan , Purnama Muhammad
Published: September 2024

Background:
Due to their efficient insulation, lack of sweat glands, relatively quick metabolic rate, and heightened sensitivity to heat, the poultry industry faces a serious problem with heat stress. Combining vitamins has been demonstrated to be more effective than implementing a single vitamin in reducing the effects of heat stress.
Aim:
This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of the multivitamin combination in feed on the growth performance, egg quality, and antioxidant enzymes in laying hens exposed to heat stress.
Methods:
A total of 28 Isa Brown strains aged 18 weeks were randomly designated into seven groups with four replication i.e. (C-) normal temperature group, (C+) heat stress group, and the others with the administration of vitamin A and E (AE), vitamin K and C (KC), vitamin C and E (CE), vitamin E and selenium (ESE), and vitamin C and folic acid (CAF). Feed intake, feed efficiency, eggshell thickness, shape index, haugh unit (HU), yolk and albumen index were evaluated at 22, 23, 24, and 25 weeks. Meanwhile, antioxidant enzymes were quantified at 22 and 25 weeks.
Results:
As a result, feed intake was reported a significant improve in the AE and CE groups compared to the C+ group. Meanwhile, the feed efficiency was reported to be efficient in the CE and ESE groups. Based on egg quality evaluation, we reported significant shell thickness in the CE, ESE, and CAF groups compared to the C+; yolk index was reported slightly significant results in the AE and CAF groups; albumen index and HU were reported to increase significantly in the CAF group. Meanwhile, SOD, MDA, and GPx activity were ameliorated significantly in the ESE and CAF groups.
Conclusion:
Combinations of multivitamins can thereby enhance feed intake, feed efficiency, egg quality, and antioxidant activity. The CE, ESE, and CAF groups were found to have made equivalent improvements in the eggshell thickness, shape index, HU, yolk and albumen index.
Exploring blood pressure dynamics and oxidative stress markers in an animal model of polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: Oktanella Yudit , Ismiawati Hana , Zakaria Hafizh , Untari Handayu
Published: September 2024

Background:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder characterized by elevated androgen levels, heightened insulin secretion, and dysregulation of Luteinizing Hormone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone. This disorder results in metabolic disruptions, while the irregular estrous cycles associated with PCOS impact cellular functions like growth, movement, and alterations in cell adhesion within the tissue matrix.
Aim:
This study aims to identify the blood tension, serum malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and serum MMP-1 in rat model of PCOS. The study was conducted using female Wistar rats aged 6 months weighing between 130-180 grams.
Methods:
The rats were divided into three treatment groups: negative control, induction of Testosterone Propionate (TP) at a dose of 100 mg/kg BW IP for 12 days, and induction of Estradiol Valerate (EV) at a dose of 2 mg/kg BW IP for 2 days. Data were analyzed quantitatively using one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) followed by Posthoc Test using the Least Significant Difference with a confidence level of 95%.
Results:
The research results indicate that the average blood pressure of TP Group and EV Group did not differ significantly from the negative control (p>0.05). Serum MDA levels were significantly different in TP Group compared to the negative control (p<0.05). On the other hand, MMP-1 levels showed no significant difference (p>0.05) among all the treatment groups.
Conclusion:
The findings of this study suggest that testosterone propionate induction in a rat model of PCOS can potentially contribute to oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation, but does not significantly affect blood pressure or serum MMP-1 levels.
Mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene as a molecular marker in the phylogenetic relationships of some Rabbitfishes species (Siganidae: Perciformes)
Authors: Alyamani Najiah
Published: September 2024

Background:
Siganidae is marine teleost family consists of a single extant genus, Siganus Forsskål, 1775, included 29 recognized species of rabbitfish.
Aim:
The main goal of this study was the use of mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene as a potential molecular marker in the phylogenetic relationships study of some rabbitfishes species (Siganidae: Perciformes).
Methods:
The samples were gathered from the Red Sea. The sequences of four rabbitfishes (Siganus argenteus, Siganus luridus, Siganus rivulatus, Siganus stellatus) were deposited into NCBI to gain the accession numbers (PP488874 - PP488877) and then analyzed with their related rabbitfishes depending on available sequence data of the mitochondrial 16S rRNA gene.
Results:
The results of 16S rRNA sequences illustrated that the average A+T values were greater than C+G.
Conclusion:
The low genetic distance between Siganus luridus and Siganus rivulatus indicated close linkage between them.
Model separability of robustness diagram with loop and time controls
Authors: Malinao Jasmine , Juayong Richelle Ann
Published: September 2024

In this study, we introduced and formalized the concept of separability of a multidimensional workflow model known as Robustness Diagrams with Loop and Time Controls. Separability reflects structures and behaviors in such models that are usable in effective and efficient modular design and analysis and establishing parallelizable activities of the system they represent. Through this research, we were also able to identify maximal substructures and activities that can become representatives of smaller ones with similar features within their respective activity groups. These maximal profiles, along with the relevant requirements for sharing of components, establish separable workflows. Furthermore, we also established the requirements of impedance-free workflows where activities therein do not interfere with each other from initiation to their completion. Then, we established the relationship between the separability and impedance-freeness of these workflows. Additionally, we provided proof of the correctness and time and space complexity of the algorithm and verification strategies that are needed or relevant in establishing separable and impedance-free workflows. Lastly, we posed recommendations for future research on extending this study towards the domain of parallelization of activities in these workflows.
PERCEPÇÃO SOBRE O PROJETO “PREVENÇÃO E PROMOÇÃO DA SAÚDE DA MULHER EM TRATAMENTO TERAPÊUTICO QUE FAZEM USO ABUSIVO DE DROGAS E ÁLCOOL”
Authors: Ingles Emanuelle Schwab , Besseler Hevelyn Alessandra Bento , Oliveira Simone Martins de , Besson Jean Carlos Fernando
Published: September 2024

Apesar da implementação da Política Integral de Saúde da Mulher pelo Ministério da Saúde, há a persistência da vulnerabilidade social entre as mulheres, que muitas vezes não estão cientes de seus direitos. Foi realizado o projeto de extensão "Saúde da Mulher" em uma comunidade terapêutica que acolhe mulheres que fazem uso abusivo de álcool e drogas em Maringá, com o objetivo de promover a prevenção de doenças e a promoção da saúde em mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade. Com o intuito de avaliar a percepção dos professores organizadores do projeto e da coordenadora da comunidade sobre seu impacto, realizou-se um estudo de caráter qualitativo. Na coleta dos dados, foi aplicado um questionário via Formulários do Google com questões descritivas sobre a melhoria dos cuidados de saúde após a realização das ações. Com os resultados dessa pesquisa espera-se contribuir para a relevância do projeto, ampliando seu alcance e possibilitando que mais pessoas que trabalham com mulheres em situação de vulnerabilidade o adotem. Pretende-se promover um impacto positivo nos membros da equipe organizadora em termos de satisfação e desenvolvimento pessoal. Os resultados constataram percepções satisfatórias dos organizadores quanto ao desenvolvimento das ações, uma percepção altamente relevante da coordenadora da comunidade quanto as ações de bazar, estufa e conscientização sobre IST´s, além de benefícios pessoais significativos durante o desenvolvimento do projeto em ambos organizadores e coordenadora local. Em conclusão, apesar da necessidade de mais pesquisas, sugere-se a continuidade do projeto visto suas percepções positivas e importância perante a realidade das mulheres assistidas.
AGUARDENTE DE JABUTICABA UTILIZANDO DIFERENTES TRATAMENTOS PARA O PREPARO DO MOSTO E LEVEDURAS
Authors: Andrade Frederico Silva , Fernandes Camila Luiza Coelho , Pinto Marcos Vinicius de Souza , Silva Renan Teodoro , Lage Fernando Cabral
Published: September 2024

A aguardente é um produto tipicamente brasileiro e de relevância econômica, produzido e comercializado artesanalmente e em escala industrial. As mais variadas formas de produção de uma aguardente artesanal possibilitam uma gama de sabores que agregam valor qualitativo ao produto. Este trabalho visa realizar estudos dos impactos na fermentação da aguardente artesanal feita de jabuticaba, causados pela correção do grau brix e acidez do mosto, a fim de se obter o melhor rendimento e aproveitamento possível das leveduras, sem a adição de cana-de-açúcar. O processo de produção realizado envolveu etapas de limpeza para remoção das impurezas, esmagamento da fruta, adequação do mosto para grau brix 16° e pH igual a 6, fermentação, armazenagem em barril de carvalho para adquirir características sensoriais amadeiradas e destilação. Como resultados, este trabalho ilustra a capacidade de fermentação da levedura CA-11, obtendo 254 ml de aguardente, com o rendimento de, aproximadamente 75%. Foram realizadas análises físico-químicas para avaliar os produtos e subprodutos gerados durante a fermentação. As análises incluíram densidade que apresentou resultado de 0,931 g/cm³, teor alcoólico de 40,95%, pH 3,23, acidez total titulável de 0,07% e teor de açucares e sacarose de 24,58 mg/L. Os resultados enquadram-se na legislação brasileira que regulamenta a fabricação de aguardente e, para fins apreciativos, foram comparados com a aguardente comercial de jabuticaba Sabarabuçu e com a aguardente adoçada da cana-de-açúcar, Velho Barreiro, apontando alta qualidade da aguardente produzida devido ao baixo teor de açúcares e sacarose e graduação alcoólica elevada.
NEOLIBERALISMO ENTRE TRABALHADORES PRECARIZADOS: A INFLUÊNCIA DA MÍDIA SOBRE POSICIONAMENTOS IDEOLÓGICOS
Authors: Santos Luiz Agueda
Published: September 2024

Busca-se, no presente trabalho, verificar a relevância do alcance do discurso neoliberal entre os trabalhadores precarizados, relacionando-o à democracia enquanto sistema que valoriza o pluralismo de ideias formadas pela distribuição honesta de informações. Para tanto, realiza-se visita a publicações em direito do trabalho e direito constitucional, através das quais se observa a notável penetração das ideias neoliberais no grupo-alvo. Efetua-se ainda a verificação de literatura especializada na análise da atuação da mídia na formação de consensos e posicionamentos políticos, como forma de se identificar a relevância dessa atuação na disseminação da visão neoliberal. Nota-se, também, uma fragilização da compreensão entre esses trabalhadores acerca de sua própria condição de trabalhadores precarizados, com a adesão ao discurso de que seriam, na verdade, empreendedores – o que se compreende provocar um enfraquecimento da defesa dos interesses por esse grupo social, ao passo em que a defesa dos interesses dos detentores do capital se mantém inalterada ou fortalecida. Conclui-se, por fim, que na eventualidade de uma não mudança de cenário, persistindo então a defesa pelas classes trabalhadoras dos interesses não de sua própria classe, mas das classes dominantes, observa-se potencial risco à democracia.
FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY OF NEW EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION OF CISITU BARU NUMBER 1 BOARDING HOUSE
Authors: Jason Valentino
Published: September 2024

Cisitu Baru number 1 boarding house is located in Jalan Cisitu Baru number 1. Currently, this boarding house has 26 rooms with IDR 1,150,000.00 as the price of the boarding house. Moreover, this boarding house has some facilities such as wifi, bathroom inside room, bed, pillow, desk, and chair. On the other hand, this boarding house needs some replacement in bed, pillow, desk, and chair because the furniture is quite old and not worth to be used. Furthermore, the boarding house needs to install the water heater because the residents and also people who are looking for a boarding house want to have a water heater due to cold weather in Bandung. Therefore, Cisitu Baru number 1 boarding house has a plan to invest in a water heater and replace all the furniture with an increased price which is IDR 1,350,000.00 per month. This project cost about IDR 122,222,000.00 and it will be financed using 100% equity. To determine whether the project is feasible or not, it needs to calculate the feasibility study of this project using capital budgeting analysis. Based on the calculation of the capital budgeting analysis, the Net Present Value of the project is IDR 87,166,396.20 with 33% of Internal Rate of Return. Then the Payback Period is 2.71 years with 3.89 years as the Discounted Payback Period. In addition, the Profitability Index is 1.71. According to the result of all capital budgeting analysis, the project is feasible and accepted because it has a positive Net Present Value, with a 33% of Internal Rate of Return which is greater than the Weighted Average Cost of Capital, and the Payback Period is 2.71 years and 3.89 Discounted Payback Period, below the maximum Payback Period acceptance which is 10 years based on the owner preference.
İNSANDIŞILAŞTIRMANIN ANTİK KÖKENLERİ VE AYDINLANMA DÖNEMİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: Tauscher Soner , Eskicioğlu Yiğit Cem
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışma, düşünce tarihi boyunca Batı düşünce dünyasının önde gelen filozoflarının insan doğası, toplumsal ve siyasal düzen, ırk kavramı ve kölelik üzerine görüşlerinin günümüzde mevcut olan ırkçılık, ayrımcılık ve özellikle insandışılaştırma gibi suçlara nasıl katkı sağladığını araştırmaktadır. İnsandışılaştırmanın felsefi kökenlerine yolculuk aynı zamanda felsefi antropoloji çalışmalarını da eleştirel bir analize tabi tutmayı zorunlu kılmaktadır. İnsanlık, tarih boyunca pek çok farklı dönemden geçerek ideal “insan”ı tanımlamış ve kendisinden farklı kişi ve grupları kendisiyle aynı insani derecede görmemiştir. Bu durumun ortaya çıkmasını açıklamada entelektüel tartışmalar etkili bir rol oynamaktadır. Çalışmada öncelikle modern dönem insandışılaştırmanın, sosyal psikoloji alanındaki farklı kavramsallaştırmalar üzerinden bir çerçevesi çizilmiş, ardından insandışılaştırma ile ırkçılık arasındaki ilişki tartışılmıştır. Sonunda insandışılaştırmanın felsefi kökenlerinin gün yüzüne çıkarılması adına Antik Yunan ve Aydınlanma felsefesi filozoflarının metinleri, kendi grupları dışındaki belirli gruplara yönelik söylemleri üzerinden incelenmiştir. Çalışma sonunda gerek Antik Yunan felsefesinde gerekse de Aydınlanma felsefesinde “biz” ve “biz kimiz” nosyonuna dair tanımlama kaygısının, hiyerarşik bir şekilde dış grubu iç gruptan ayırma motivasyonuna ve sömürünün meşrulaştırılmasına hizmet ettiği bu durumun neticesinde de günümüzdeki insandışılaştırmanın felsefi kökenini oluşturduğu görülmektedir.
America First: The Global Trump at Six Months
Authors: Robertson Colin
Published: September 2024

For Donald Trump ‘America First’ means ‘America First.’ Canada and likeminded nations will have to get used to it. Canada will have to actively engage with Congress, the states and the private and public interests that drive the American agenda. We will also have to put more effort and contribute more to the rules-based order of which we have been a beneficiary. Traditional statecraft is based on predictability and stability, both hallmarks of U.S. post-war foreign policy practised by both Democrats and Republicans. Predictable, Mr. Trump is not. The deliberation and careful planning that characterized the Obama administration have been replaced by Mr. Trump’s reliance on gut and instinct. Such unpredictability will continue to create heartburn inside foreign chancelleries, whether friend or foe. Where once the USA was prepared to cover the spread on trade and security, under Donald Trump there will be more take than give. Now, Canada and the allies will have to make their own investments in hard power to preserve collective security. But less dependence and reliance on US leadership and more collective responsibility would be a good thing. Middle powers, like Canada, will have to step up their diplomacy, both collective and individual. Focusing on their own niche capacities they will have to shore up the space left by Trump Administration decisions on climate, migration and at the international institutions that sustain the rules-based order. Ironically, one effect of the Trump presidency may be to make the western alliance stronger.
Tax Policy Trends: Republicans Reveal Proposed Tax Overhaul
Authors: Bazel Philip , Mintz Jack M.
Published: September 2024

REPUBLICANS REVEAL PROPOSED TAX OVERHAUL The White House and Congressional Republicans have revealed their much-anticipated proposal for reform of the U.S. personal and corporate tax systems. The proposal titled, “UNIFIED FRAMEWORK FOR FIXING OUR BROKEN TAX CODE” outlines a number of central policy changes, which will significantly alter the U.S. corporate tax system. The proposal includes a top federal marginal rate reduction for the sole proprietorships, partnerships and S corporation—small business equivalents— from 39.6% to 25% (state income tax rates would no longer be deductible). Large corporations would also see a meaningful federal rate reduction given the proposed drop in the federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 20%. Additionally, the proposal includes a generous temporary measure intended to stimulate investment, full capital expensing for machinery with a partial limitation of interest deductions.
Social Policy Trends: Calgary Food Bank Clients and Social Assistance Caseloads
Authors: Kneebone Ronald D. , Wilkins Margarita (Gres)
Published: September 2024

CALGARY FOOD BANK CLIENTS AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE CASELOADS The social safety net consists of various government programs as well as services funded and provided through different private organizations. The social safety net includes health and employment insurance, the Canada and Quebec pension plans, old age security, workers compensation, and provincial social-assistance programs. It also consists of the contributions of family, friends, and a great number of charities and faith-based organizations that seek to serve needs not directly met by government programs. In Calgary, part of the non-government sector that caters to those in need is the Calgary Food Bank. The points in the following graph, identify the number of social assistance caseloads (classified as Expected to Work - ETW) in the Calgary region, and the number of clients of the Calgary Food Bank for each month, beginning in January 2012 and ending in May 2017. The influence of the December holiday season on the number of clients served by the Food Bank is evident. Each December, the Food Bank serves, on average, the needs of an additional 6,700 clients relative to other months.
Why is Uptake of the Disability Tax Credit Low in Canada? Exploring Possible Barriers to Access
Authors: Dunn Stephanie , Zwicker Jennifer
Published: September 2024

Disability supports should be designed to provide benefit and not burdens to eligible recipients. Unfortunately, this is not a reality when it comes to one of the main benefits open to Canadians with disability: the federal Disability Tax Credit (DTC). Designed to recognize some of the higher costs faced by people with severe disabilities and their caregivers, the DTC appears to be more of a burden for many, with estimated utilisation unacceptably low at around 40 per cent of working-aged adults with qualifying disabilities. Low uptake is a concern not only because people are missing out on the credit itself but also because eligibility to the DTC – which is not automatic – is a gateway to other important and more valuable benefits such as the Child Disability Benefit and Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSP). Why is take up low? Awareness and a burdensome application process are likely key contributing factors. There is also a lack of clarity around eligibility rules, which have been criticized for being open to interpretation, failing to accurately reflect the practicalities of living with a disability and requiring people with impairments in mental functions to meet a higher bar than for those with physical impairments. The design of the DTC may also be limiting utilization of disability benefits such as RDSPs that require DTC eligibility as a prerequisite. As a non-refundable tax credit, the DTC is a tax-fairness measure that benefits those who pay taxes (provides no monetary value to those without taxable income). It is poor design to use eligibility to a benefit, that does not provide value to all individuals with qualifying disabilities, as a gateway to benefits with different policy objectives. A policy overhaul of the DTC, and broader disability policy in Canada, is long overdue. This will require effort and the will to make the necessary changes to improve existing policies. Boosting awareness of the DTC, gaining a better understanding of the target population (particularly children with disabilities) and monitoring data on the DTC’s usage and reach, would go a long way towards improving uptake. Creation of a clear and transparent review and appeals process to replace the current and often inconsistent one would further knock down barriers to access. Improving the disability assessment process for the DTC and for other key disability benefits is also essential. More broadly, it is time for Canada to consider new coordinated policy measures that guarantee improved access, independence, portability and support for individuals with disability – particularly those living in low income.
The Economics of Telecommunications in Canada: A Backgrounder
Authors: Fellows G. Kent , Khanal Mukesh
Published: September 2024

Abstract We examine the role that the telecommunications sector plays in the Canadian Economy. This examination is predominantly based on an analysis of data from Canada’s system of National Accounts. Through examination of upstream and downstream value flows we itemize direct contributions of telecom in the form of upstream production generated by the sector, value added generated by the sector as well as downstream production. We also assess recent trends in telecom service levels, prices and the resulting labour income and investment behavior in the sector. Our assessment also includes projections of the relationship between telecom capital stock and overall Canadian GDP and GNP. We close with a discussion of the policy implications of the current regime of wholesale price regulation in the telecom sector and how this relates to investment incentives and by extension the overall health of the Canadian economy.
Housing, Homelessness, and Poverty
Authors: Kneebone Ronald
Published: September 2024

In 2014, an estimated 137,000 people, or about one in 208 Canadians aged 18 or older, stayed in an emergency homeless shelter. While addictions and mental illness can contribute to homelessness, evidence suggests that the majority of people who resort to using homeless shelters do so because they are poor. Public policies that reduce the cost of housing for those with low income would reduce these numbers and reduce the number of Canadians who annually experience the debilitating effects of homelessness.
Social Policy Trends: Recessions, Drugs and Their Impact on Property Crime in Calgary
Authors: Wilkins Margarita (Gres) , Kneebone Ronald D.
Published: September 2024

RECESSIONS, DRUGS, AND IMPACTS ON PROPERTY CRIME IN CALGARY The average number of break & enter and vehicle theft incidents in Calgary has increased by more than 50% since early 2015. The graph reports monthly data on incidents of what we refer to as property crime in the City of Calgary – break and enter and vehicle theft – and its spread over time. The horizontal red lines identify the average number of incidents in each month during two periods: January 2012 to December 2014 and January 2015 to March 2018. The data show a clear jump in the number of property crime incidents beginning in early 2015. Such a sudden and large increase in property crime suggests an equivalently sudden and large change in one or more causal factors, which would explain the increase in property crime incidents. The following two explanations are plausible.
The Future of the Suburbs: Policy Challenges and Opportunities in Canada
Authors: Gordon David , Moos Markus , Amborski David , Taylor Zack
Published: September 2024

Canada is often described as a highly urbanized country. Increasingly, however, researchers recognize that Canada is in fact a suburban nation. This recognition has sparked a new research agenda on the Canadian suburbs from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. In this collection of essays, four leading scholars of the Canadian suburbs discuss the opportunities and challenges of suburbanization for Canadian public policy. The essays include:  • Canada is a Suburban Nation by David Gordon  • Voices from the Edges: Policy Insights from Young Suburbanites by Markus Moos and Khairunnabila Prayitno  • The Future of the Suburbs: Challenges and Opportunities in Municipal Finance by David Amborski  • Suburbanization and Politics by Zack Taylor
Making Sure Orphan Drugs Don’t Get Left Behind
Authors: Fellows G. Kent , Dutton Daniel J. , Hollis Aidan
Published: September 2024

Orphan drugs developed to treat rare diseases are expensive, thus making it difficult for provincial governments to cover their costs and for patients to acquire them. However, a streamlined method of setting guidelines for coverage using a cost-based regulatory model could help patients get access to the drugs while ensuring manufacturers are fairly compensated. Currently, governments can justify covering cost-effective drugs. Manufacturing costs, including research and development, typically put orphan drugs over any threshold of cost-effectiveness because so few patients use them. Thus, governments either decline coverage or end up funding the drugs under pressure from patient advocacy groups. Without adequate compensation for their efforts, manufacturers will have no incentive to develop orphan drugs. A cost-based regulatory model, including yardstick pricing, would improve access to orphan drugs because it creates incentives for companies to lower their costs. Yardsticking means that prices are set using industry benchmarks and firms that successfully lower their costs below those of competitors can profit by it. Under this system, the government could still apply an initial cost-effectiveness test. In cases where that threshold is not met, the cost-based regulatory model would be used to decide upon the maximum price at which the drug would be covered. This would be done through an estimated, benchmarked, capital cost based on the average cost of drug development across the pharmaceutical industry, and take into consideration the probability of success. Such an approach would allow governments to bargain over a drug’s price, yet still create incentives for companies to develop orphan drugs at the lowest possible costs.
Social Policy Trends: Monthly Rent Payments in the Twenty Largest Canadian Census Metropolitan Areas (2017)
Authors: Wilkins Margarita , Kneebone Ron
Published: September 2024

Across Canada, each city has its own unique distribution of rents. While some cities have little price variation, other, larger cities, have a wider distribution of rents. Additionally, some areas have relatively inexpensive housing, while some, even at the lowest quintile, start at a much higher price point.
Social Policy Trends: Duration of Unemployment in Alberta
Authors: Wilkins Margarita , Kneebone Ron
Published: September 2024

The average duration of unemployment in Alberta has nearly tripled over the past 10 years. The figure presents data showing the 3-month moving average of the duration of spells of unemployment in Alberta from January 2000 to October 2018. The duration of unemployment is measured in weeks. We have used the 3-month moving average approach to smooth month-to-month fluctuations. In October 2018, an unemployed person in Alberta was out of work for an average of 20.9 weeks. Ten years earlier, in October 2008, this same measure was 7.4 weeks.
International Business: Conflict Resolution Through BATNA
Authors: Gupta Isha
Published: September 2024

In the realm of international business, negotiation is an indispensable skill, encompassing a variety of complexities arising from cultural, economic, and political differences. Conflict can arise at any stage of business dealings, from sourcing and procurement to partnerships and joint ventures. Successful negotiation strategies must therefore be put in place to facilitate effective conflict resolution. One such indispensable strategy is the concept of BATNA, which stands for "Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement." Understanding and effectively utilizing BATNA can significantly bolster an organization's bargaining power, ultimately leading to more favorable negotiation outcomes.
Implementation of a Development Program for Elderly Convicts at the Class I Penitentiary in Medan
Authors: Arifin Alexander
Published: September 2024

The aim of this research is to analyze and understand the implementation of guidance for elderly prisoners at the Medan Class I Penitentiary. This research method uses a juridical-empirical research method, the data obtained from this research is processed and analyzed quantitatively descriptively. Where all data obtained is analyzed in its entirety to give rise to a systematic and factual picture. After analysis, the author draws conclusions which will ultimately result in preventive and normative actions regarding the problems that have been raised. The results of the coaching research carried out by the Medan Class I Correctional Institution are in accordance with Law Number 22 of 2022 concerning Corrections. As well as the implementation of coaching for inmates based on Government Regulation 31 of 1999 concerning the Guidance and Guidance of Correctional Inmates, where the aim of coaching is to shape corrections inmates to become human beings who realize their mistakes, improve themselves, and not repeat criminal acts again, so that they can be accepted again. in the community environment and in the final stage entering the integration process carried out by the Correctional Center (Bapas). Personality and independence development has been implemented for all elderly correctional residents in accordance with the rights that must be fulfilled. In undergoing guidance, elderly prisoners also obtain their rights based on Law number 13 of 1998 concerning the welfare of the elderly. This is proven by the presence of one of the elderly residents who received training and the opportunity to work in the field of work activities, especially sewing activities.
La autoestima en personas mayores que acuden a la universidad
Authors: PADES-JIMÉNEZ Antonia , MANASSERO-MAS M. Antonia , A. FERRER-PÉREZ Victoria
Published: September 2024

Self-esteem is a part of the self-concept. Having optimal levels means feeling useful, capable and able to make useof skills and abilities. The status and role which the person in society, are closely related to self-esteem. Different Spanishuniversities have sought to training programs, university closer to society and try to see training as a useful tool forsocial participation. The aim of this paper is study levels of self-esteem in students over Universitat Oberta per a Majors(UOM) of Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) and its implications. Cross-sectional study of 96 students / older hasbeen made by a self-report questionnaire (García Monge, 1998). Results show statistically significant differences betweenthe Real I and the Ideal I, that indicate low self-esteem. The correlations suggest existence of significant relationshipsbetween self-esteem and gender. Factors related with self-esteem and propose improvement strategies are suggested.
Efectos conductuales de la Terapia de Aceptación y Compromiso con pacientes de un hospital pediátrico
Authors: Arroyo Jiménez Cointa , Reyes Ortega Michel André , Lara Puente Argelia , Zúñiga Chacón Geraldine Leticia , Torres Marquez Karina , Villalpando Martínez Tania , Montoya Montero Laura Itzel
Published: September 2024

At the present time, research literature has reported a high demand for pediatric patients, for hospital attention, but who are also diagnosed with mental disorders. Due to this, several psychological treatments have been developed, such as the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This therapy, whose evidence has shown results in child population, has been used in groups with different medical and psychological diagnoses. The present phenomenological qualitative study used the observation method, observers as participants, a semi-structured interview, and behavioral recordings before and after the intervention. The aim of this ACT based group intervention was to find out about the behavioral effects in pediatric patients with medical and psychological diagnoses. Five scholar patients with medical conditions and problems in the affective, behavioral and/or social areas, participated. Results report that the participants showedbehavioral improvement mainly in emotional regulation, prosocial behavior, peer social and communication skills, all of which were maintained six months after, also psychological flexibility increased as well. This study suggests a new ACT based intervention protocol, in group format, pictorial-like, and adapted to school age patients.
Factores asociados al síndrome de burnout en profesores de universidades públicas en el noroeste de México
Authors: OLIVARES FONG Luz del Consuelo , NIETO LÓPEZ Gilberto , VELÁZQUEZ VICTORICA Karla Isabel , LÓPEZ GUERRERO Aída
Published: September 2024

In the present study, full-time professors from public universities working in Baja California, Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa, and Sonora, northwest of Mexico, participated. 56% of the professors of this study are male, 49% belong to the range of 46 years old or more, and 36% have between 11 and 20 years of work experience in the education work field. The aim of the study was to analyze the Burnout Syndrome in professors from public universities, as well as the identification of factors associated with this syndrome while doing their activities related to the education role. The Maslach Burnout Inventory instrument was used, which measures three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Results showed an increase in the presence of burnout syndrome, related to education role activities, compared with other studies in Mexico and Spain, as well as greater depersonalization and lower personal accomplishment by male professors working in this region.
Desarrollo y validación del cuestionario VREP (Violencia Recibida, Ejercida y Percibida) en las relaciones de pareja en adolescentes
Authors: Urbiola Pérez Irache , Estévez Gutierrez Ana I. , Momeñe López Janire
Published: September 2024

Dating violence during adolescence and with young people is highly two-way, increasingly frequent and the prelude or origin of adult dating violence. Because of the difficulty of the study, there are not many appropriate measures to evaluate dating violence in adolescents and some existing ones omit aspects such as the perception of violent behavior. Therefore, the study focuses on drawing up a questionnaire that measures violence that has been both received and imposed and how it is perceived in teen relationships. It has been created the questionnaire called VREP and it was designed, divided into: Physical, Sexual Psychological Humiliation-coercion, Jealousy-Control and Social. A first study with 286 young people analyzed the psychometric properties of the draft questionnaire. The final version consisted of 28 items. A second study with 695 young people analyzed the factorial structure, internal consistency, construct validity and convergent validity of the final version. The results have shown that this tool is suitable and, although brief, is psychometrically adequate to account for the construct of its basic dimensions.
Malestar depresivo en jóvenes universitarios: impacto de un modelo de psicoterapia breve focalizada con orientación psicoanalítica
Authors: Sosa Torralba Janett Esmeralda , Romero Mendoza Martha Patricia , Blum Grynberg Bertha , Zarco Torres José Vicente
Published: September 2024

The study aims to assess the effects of a psychoanalytically oriented brief psychotherapy in a sample of 38 university students with mild or moderate depressive symptoms and general emotional distress at a UNAM School. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design and follow-ups were used. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Kessler Psychological Discomfort Scale (K-10), Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation-Outcome Measure (CORE-OM) were used, and sociodemographic, school and clinical data were collected from the participants. The results of Wilcoxon and Friedman confirm statistically significant improvements in the symptomatology. According to the results of Q de Cochran, there were also improvements in the feeling of discomfort in the participants. We conclude that the results are encouraging in terms of the modality of psychotherapy performed, regarding its usefulness and clinical relevance in working with university students.
Vigilancia del desarrollo del niño sano de 1 a 12 meses de edad mediante la Escala Escrutinio del Desarrollo Denver II
Authors: ALARCÓN-ARMENDÁRIZ Martha Elba , ALVARADO-GUERRERO Irma Rosa , FLORES-AGUILAR Julieta , HUITRÓN VÁZQUEZ Blanca Estela
Published: September 2024

One of the alternatives to prevent delays in the development of the infant under three years old is the surveillance and monitoring of the development through sieve scales. The objective of the present study was to make a thorough analysis of the levels of development that reaches the population that attends the FES CIETEP surveillance program for the first time at Iztacala, UNAM through the scale of scrutiny of Denver II (DDST II). 271 infants participated from 1 to 12 months of age, apparently healthy from the 2004-2005 cycle. Applied to a battery of tests including the DDST II. The study was a quantitative descriptive. We analyzed the data obtained from the records in the program SPSS-22. Theresults showed that 54% had normal, diagnostic doubtful 31% and 15% abnormal. The area with further delay was gross motor skills, and the ages with the highest risk were 4, 6 and 12 months. Delays were also found in the personal social and fine motor areas. It is concluded that DDST II is a useful instrument in the detection of problems in the development.
Il dschember – purtret d’ün bös-ch da god da muntogna
Authors: Gugerli Felix , Brodbeck Sabine , Bebi Peter , Bollmann Kurt , Dauphin Benjamin , Gosser Martin , Krumm Frank , Peter Martina , Queloz Valentin , Reiss Gabor , Rellstab Christian , Stofer Silvia , von Arx Georg , Wasem Ueli , Zweifel Roman
Published: September 2024

Qua o là sta amo ün tal eroe plain fideltà sün seis post, cun büst sfrattamà, e stenda il bratsch our da spelm e grava, sco üna sgür pronta pel cumbat, o ch'el sta ingramüschà sco ün vegliet cha la burasca da la vita ha fat sgobar sün sias crotschas.
Integrating AI and IoT with Salesforce: A Framework for Digital Transformation in the Manufacturing Industry
Authors: Potla Ravi Teja
Published: September 2024

In the rapidly evolving manufacturing industry, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms like Salesforce has become essential for driving digital transformation. This paper presents a comprehensive framework for leveraging AI and IoT technologies within Salesforce to enhance operational efficiency, optimize production processes, and improve product quality. By analyzing real-time data collected from IoT devices and applying AI-driven analytics within Salesforce, manufacturers can gain actionable insights, reduce downtime, and streamline their operations. A case study of a leading manufacturing company demonstrates the practical application of this framework, highlighting significant improvements in production efficiency and product quality. The paper also explores the broader implications of this integration for various industries, offering a scalable and adaptable model for digital transformation.
A Study on the Revenue Structure and Sales Recognition of Professional Baseball Teams
Authors:   Dongguk Business Research Institute, Choi Boram , Im Youngje
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the accounting characteristics of professional baseball teams, focusing on Kiwoom Heroes' other income in sales through player transfers, and to introduce accounting cases in sports industry. Kiwoom Heroes is the only corporation among the 10 clubs that is not operated by Chaebol in Korea, and due to the characteristics of its business environment, transfer fee income (in sales accounts) is continuously shown and its proportion in sales is high. We introduce management cases that allow the general public to easily access accounting through the accounting characteristics and situations of the popular sports industry called professional baseball. We hope that this study will provide an opportunity to find diversity in case study topics in the field of accounting research, which focuses on empirical analysis.
Aptidão física relacionada à saúde e desempenho motor em escolares: um estudo longitudinal no período de isolamento social
Authors: Mansur Henrique Novais , Coelho Emerson Filipino , Miranda Luciano , Novaes Jefferson da Silva , Nascimento Guilherme de Jesus do , Leitão Luís Filipe Moutinho , Vianna Jeferson Macedo , Werneck Francisco Zacaron
Published: September 2024

O estudo objetivou avaliar alterações na aptidão física relacionada à saúde e ao desempenho motor em escolares durante o período da pandemia do COVID-19 em um seguimento de 3 anos. Participaram 299 adolescentes, sendo 161 homens (13,1 ±1,1 anos em 2019 e 16,1 ±1,1 anos em 2022) e 138 mulheres (12,9 ±1,1 anos em 2019 e 16,0 ±1,1 anos em 2022). Os testes realizados foram: massa corporal (MCT), IMC, percentual de gordura (%G), nível de atividade física (NAF), volume máximo de oxigênio (VO2max), força de preensão manual (HG), potência de membros superiores (PMS), potência de membros inferiores (PMI), velocidade de corrida de 20 metros (V20) e flexibilidade (FLEX). Para análise dos dados foram utilizados média e desvio padrão e teste t pareado, adotando p<0,05 como estatisticamente significativo. Todos os indicadores apresentaram melhoras significativas após o período de seguimento, exceto V20, VO2max e PMI nas meninas. O ganho médio (∆) nos meninos foi: HG = 37% (p<0,001), PMS = 30,6% (p<0,001), PMI = 17,3% (p<0,001), FLEX = 21,3% (p<0,001), V20 = -7,2% (p<0,001) e VO2max = 37% (p<0,001); nas meninas foram: HG = 11,9% (p<0,001), PMS = 8,7% (p<0,001), PMI = -4,2% (p<0,001), FLEX = 12,5% (p<0,001), V20 = -0,2% (p=0,66) e VO2max = 4,6% (p=0,13).  A partir dos resultados apresentados conclui-se que na amostra avaliada, especialmente nos meninos, o isolamento social pela pandemia do COVID-19 não causou prejuízos na aptidão física relacionada à saúde e ao desempenho motor.