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Green Intellectual Capital: A Multidimensional Approach to Sustainable Performance Waste Recycling Management in Algeria
Authors: Haddad Amina , Hagain Faouzia , Lefilef Abdelhak , Roucham Benziane , Alkhalaf Muhammad Abdullah
Published: July 2024

This research investigated the relationship between the green intellectual capital (GIC) and the sustainable performance in Algeria’s waste recycling management sector. Acknowledging the importance of Global Information Communication (GIC) in achieving organizational success, this research investigates how it is utilized and its effects. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) with the PLS-V3 software, the study examines information gathered from 400 entrepreneurs who oversee waste recycling businesses in Algeria. The study focused on three primary components of GIC: green relational capital, green structural capital, and green human capital. The hypotheses were formulated to assess the influence of each component on sustainable performance. The results supported all four proposed hypotheses, showing a positive link between the Green Intellectual Capital (GIC) and the sustainable performance. Specifically, the combined effects of relational, structural, and human capital enhanced sustainability outcomes. The research showed the significance of the waste recycling industry implementing strategies that make the most of Green Intangible Capital (GIC) elements. This includes connecting with stakeholders who prioritize environmental preservation, sharing knowledge, and working together. Green structural capital refers to the systems and processes that support eco-friendly practices, like environmental management systems and sustainable supply chain management. Green human capital focuses on employees' skills and knowledge in sustainability, highlighting the importance of training and opportunities for professional development. This study adds value to existing knowledge by clarifying how GIC plays a role in fostering a future. It offers insights for waste recycling firms, policymakers, and other interested parties in Algeria and beyond. By emphasising the significance of GIC in achieving performance, this research provides practical implications for crafting strategies and policies that leverage green intellectual assets for economic and environmental advantages. The study underscored organisations’ need to invest in nurturing their GIC to promote sustainable business practices and attain enduring success.
An Overview of Prospective Brides’ Preconceptional Health Using “Elsimil Application”
Authors: Tazkiyah Nadya Dina , Suprapti  , Wulandari Lisa Purbawaning , Mansur Herawati , Sunaeni
Published: July 2024

Preconceptional health has significant effect on pregnancy outcomes.Preconceptional health should be identified during premarital screening to allow brides sufficient time to enhance their health status.
Aims: The objective of this study was to assess the preconceptional health characteristics of potential brides in Malang Regency using "Elsimil application".
Study design: A quantitative descriptive research methodology was employed in the study, utilising a secondary data analysis approach.
Place and Duration of Study: The data for the study was obtained from potential brides who completed the premarital screening questionnaire on the Elsimil Application between January and May 2022 in Malang, Indonesia.
Methodology: The used sampling technique was the total sampling technique. The variables studied were prospective bride's preconceptional health with sub-variables: age, BMI, Hb levels, upper arm circumference, and smoking behaviour which were collected using an instrument in the form of a checklist table.
Results:  The findings of the descriptive statistical analysis, which included the investigation of the frequency and percentage, revealed that a significant proportion of potential brides in Malang Regency over the period of January to May 2022, who participated in the "Elsimil" premarital screening questionnaire, exhibited a preconception health state that was deemed to be at risk (61.1%).
Scientific Novelty: This research introduces the use of the Elsimil Application to improve the preconception health of prospective brides and grooms. Its novelty lies in the integration of digital technology to monitor health, provide health education, analyse risk data, and evaluate the effectiveness of applications in real practice, which has a positive impact on maternal and child health.
Conclusion: Premarital screening providers need to monitor prospective brides until their preconception health status is ideal.
Application of Swedish Massage Therapy for Lower Extremities to Alleviate Muscle Cramps in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Authors: Ma'ruf M. Rizky , Anggeria Elis , Siregar Ryskina Fatimah , Sinaga Elvina Sari , Aminah  , Rahmi Intan Mutia , Siregar Patimah Sari , Kaban Fitriyana Br
Published: July 2024

Swedish Massage is a non-pharmacological therapy recommended to reduce muscle cramps for patients with chronic kidney disease during hemodialysis treatment.
Aims: To provide a nursing care with Swedish Massage of lower extremities therapy in order to reduce muscle cramps in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Methodology: This descriptive study aimed to characterise the use of Swedish massage for alleviating muscle cramps among hemodialysis patients.
Results: Mr. A's pain scale score after given Swedish massage decreased from 6 to 1 and Mr. S's score decreased from 4 to 0.
Scientific Novelty: It is significant for advancing theoretical understanding.
Conclusion: Swedish Massage therapy has been shown to alleviate muscle cramps.
The Philosophy of War in Ukrainian Culture: A Past to Present
Authors: Devterov Ilia , Marukhovska-Kartunova Olga , Nikolenko Kseniia
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the article is to highlight the philosophical and ideological understanding and perception of war by the Ukrainian people during its cultural and historical development. Constant wars, which have become an integral part of Ukrainian history and culture, have formed a mental readiness for such challenges. In order to achieve the aims and objectives of the research, the author uses the traditional methodological arsenal for qualitative research, namely: analysis of sources that cover the philosophical dimensions of war in Ukraine; comparative analysis of the mental dimension of war in the past and present of Ukrainian culture; philosophical synergistic approach to determining the formation and interaction of ontological, axiological and anthropological constants of military realities. The results of the study point to the transformation of the philosophy of war in Ukrainian culture in the modern period. The current generation of Ukrainians perceives war in a new way and positions its realities in the context of cultural and historical national development and at the individual level of influence. Historically, for a long time, the wars that unfolded on the territory of Ukraine did not have a nationally oriented vector. Therefore, for the Ukrainian culture, the philosophy of war was mainly correlated with the existential aspects of other state entities, focusing on human manifestations (heroism, courage, fear, pain, suffering). The present day has added to these elements the value aspect of national identity. A promising area of research on the philosophy of war in Ukrainian culture is the actualisation of the axiological cluster associated with the real historical perspective of the establishment of Ukrainian national identity. Thus, the philosophy of war has always been a relevant concept reflected in the mentality and cultural traditions of Ukrainians.
Challenging the Boundary between Self-Awareness and Self-Consciousness in AI from the Perspectives of Philosophy
Authors: Namestiuk Svitlana
Published: July 2024

With the progression of technology, scientists are dealing with the challenges brought about by the creation of smart AI models designed for actual use. This paper aimed to explore the complex boundary between consciousness and self-awareness in artificial intelligence (AI) systems from a philosophical perspective. Methods - The literature review conducted as part of this study was based on materials obtained from such databases as WOS, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The findings of the study indicated that, in the present day, philosophy is analysing how technological advancements have led to a focus on conceptual frameworks that define consciousness as the capacity of artificial intelligence to identify its functional states. Self-awareness is also being viewed as the ability to reflect and recognise oneself within a larger context. Drawing on the principles of symbolic AI and connectionism, the study considers whether AI can have a form of self-awareness similar to biological entities and how this relates to philosophical debates about consciousness. The study delved into the symbolic representation of knowledge and logical reasoning as tools for AI to achieve a primary form of self-awareness. This is contrasted with a connectionist approach that models the emergent properties of neural networks, suggesting a pathway to more complex forms of self-awareness. The article discussed the limitations and potential of these approaches, including the ethical implications of creating systems that can mimic aspects of human self-awareness and self-concept. By thoroughly examining the current AI technologies and their underlying philosophical principles, the article aims to give a detailed look at the ongoing debate on the cognitive abilities of AI and whether it can move beyond basic self-awareness to a more profound level of self-awareness. The conclusion is that although AI may exhibit behaviours indicative of self-awareness, the subjective experience of self-awareness remains a uniquely human trait, which calls into question the boundary between human and machine cognition.
Philosophical and Psychological Foundations of Social Responsibility and Ethics
Authors: Nikolenko Kseniia , Poperechna Galyna , Diatlova Iryna , Kvitkin Petro , Hrytsenko Andrii
Published: July 2024

The topic of the paper was the philosophical and psychological foundations of social responsibility and ethics, and the subject was the component composition of social responsibility and ethics in the philosophical and psychological context. The purpose of the article was to empirically clarify the philosophical and psychological foundations of social responsibility and ethics. The research methodology included the following steps: the development of a questionnaire containing clarification of the features of social responsibility and ethics in a philosophical and psychological context; formation of a sample of students of higher educational institutions of Ukraine; collection of results using Google forms; mathematical calculation of the obtained results; formation and characteristics of groups of students in accordance with the peculiarities of the perception of social responsibility and ethics as a philosophical and psychological phenomenon. The structure of social responsibility and ethics includes ten components: cognitive; worldview; axiological; behavioural; sensual; communicative; social; cultural; national; historical. It is shown that behavioural features and socio-cultural background are the most important for the formation of social responsibility and ethics, sensory and communicative features, as well as the historical basis, are the least important. For a clearer understanding of the peculiarities of the studied phenomenon, a cluster analysis was carried out. It was revealed that variants of the interpretation of social consciousness and ethics can be divided into four clusters: the form of manifestation of individual behaviour; a form of manifestation of socially determined behaviour; form of manifestation of individual consciousness; a form of manifestation of social consciousness. The results obtained are the first step towards analysing the phenomenon of social responsibility and ethics. The following research ideas are related to a comparative analysis of the understanding of social responsibility and ethics by representatives of different social, age and national groups.
Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Market Analysis to Address Socioeconomic Disparities in Investment Decisions
Authors: Dmitrieva Ekaterina
Published: July 2024

This study presents an investigation into the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) has had on market analysis and its role in reducing socioeconomic gaps. To address this research purpose, we examined how often Ukrainian listed banks disclosed artificial intelligence in their annual reports and whether these disclosures were associated with an investment decision-making element in 130 annual reports from fifteen Ukrainian listed banks from 2014 to 2022.
Method: AI disclosures were coded thematically (qualitative) and analyzed to classify relevant categories of AI terms. Regression models were used (quantitative) to examine associations between AI vocabulary and outcomes regarding opportunities, issues, and financial performance indicators. The number of AI disclosures soared from 3% in 2014 to 27% by 2022. Additionally, a strong correlation was found between AI references and opportunities (0.24).
This research underscores the importance of cooperation among regulators, financial institutions, and AI practitioners to ensure ethical AI practices are integrated into finance. It also highlights the necessity of well-defined laws and the apt use of AI to ensure that benefits are fully realized and threats are mitigated.
Pengaruh Penerapan Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) terhadap Citra Perusahaan Energy Equity Epic (Sengkang) Pty. Ltd
Authors: Mallarangeng Andi Dzakwan , Musa Muhammad Ichwan , Musa Chalid Imran , Haeruddin Muhammad Ilham Wardhana , Hasbiah Siti
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) terhadap Citra Perusahaan. Jenis penelitian adalah Deskriptif kuantitatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan variabel independen yaitu Aspek Ekonomi, Aspek Lingkungan, dan Aspek Sosial. Variabel dependen yaitu Citra Perusahaan. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer yang berasal dan diolah secara langsung dari objek penelitian. Sampel penelitian diambil dengan menggunakan rumus slovin, yaitu sebanyak 92 sampel yang dibulatkan menjadi 100 sampel. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah kuesioner, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Adapun teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu Uji Validitas, Uji Reliabilitas, Uji Asumsi Klasik, Uji Hipotesis, dan Uji Koefisien Determinasi dengan menggunakan SPSS versi 25. Dari hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial variabel Aspek Ekonomi berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap Citra Perusahaan; variabel Aspek Lingkungan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Citra Perusahaan; dan Aspek Sosial berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Citra Perusahaan. Hasil analisis Adjusted R Square sebesar 0,86 yang menunjukkan bahwa Aspek Ekonomi, Aspek Lingkungan, dan Aspek Sosial hanya mampu memberikan kontribusi terhadap Citra Perusahaan sebesar 86%, sisanya 14% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak diteliti.
AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF AL FARUQI'S THEORY OF ISLAMIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE: A PERSPECTIVE FROM THOMAS KUHN'S PARADIGM SHIFT THEORY
Authors: MOHAMMAD MUSLIH  , USMANUL KHAKIM  , AMIR SAHIDIN
Published: July 2024

The discourse of Islamization of Knowledge proposed by Ismail Raji al Faruqi (d. 1986), which essentially seeks a paradigm shift from modern science to Islamic science, is increasingly interesting with more evidence being studied, either with an applied model, a comparison, or a critical one. In addition, the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), an institution founded by al Faruqi in 1981, which is responsible for realizing real Islamization, continues to grow to this day. These two things prove that al Faruqi's Islamization is one step ahead, when compared to other Islamization initiators such as Sayyed Hossein Nasr, Ziauddin Sardar, Najjar, or even Naquib al Attas. Al Faruqi's Islamization, which is based on a paradigm shift and the scientific community, seems to align with Thomas Kuhn's model of scientific revolution, which also requires a paradigm shift and the scientific community. Therefore, this article aims to examine the Islamization theory proposed by al Faruqi from Thomas Kuhn's paradigm shift perspective. This study is a literature review. The data would be analyzed using content analysis, where the researchers perform an interpretation of the data. The approach used is the philosophy of science approach, which serves to outline the structure of science schemed by al Faruqi and Kuhn. This study concludes that the Islamization of knowledge proclaimed by al Faruqi and his scientific community is certainly a process of shifting the paradigm of Western science to the paradigm of Islamic science. Thus, al Faruqi's Islamization is a scientific revolution.
Pemberian Ultra Sound Diathermy, Hold Relax dan Active Resisted Exercise Pada Osteoarthritis Genu Sinistra
Authors: Gerhanawati Ifa , Putri Fadma
Published: July 2024

Osteoartritis(OA) adalah dikenal juga sebagai arthritis degenerative. Penyakit degeneratif sendi adalah kondisi dimana sendi terasa nyeri akibat inflamasi yang timbul karena gesekan ujung-ujung tulang penyusun sendi.Hasil riset di amerika terdapat 48 juta orang menderita  osteoartritis pada usia lebih dari 60 tahun dan Wanita lebih banyak dari pada pria. Sekitar 100 ribu pasien osteoartritis tidak dapat berjalan dari tempat tidur ke kamar mandi karena menderita osteoartritis lutut (suntoko). OA disebabkan karena kekurangan synovial lapisan cartilage yang menutup ujung tulang akan bergesekan satu sama lain gerakan tersebut akan membuat lapisan tersebut semakin tipis dan pada akhirnya akan menimbulkan rasa nyeri. Tujuan study ini adalah untuk mengetahui Apakah pemberian Ultra Sound Diathermy dan Terapi Latihan dengan metode hold relax dan active resisted dapat mengurangi nyeri, meningkatkan lingkup gerak sendi dan menambah kekuatan otot pada osteoarthritis genu sinistra. Diukur dengan verbal descriptive scale untuk pengukuran nyeri, lingkup gerak sendi dilakukan dengan menggunakan goniometer, kekuatan otot dengan manual muscle testing, pemeriksaan Aktifitas sehari-hari dengan skala jette. Metode penelitian yang di gunakan pada studi ini adalah dengan menggunakan case study. Case study dilakukan pada seorang pasien Ny. X usia 55 tahun, dengan diagnosa osteoarthritis genu sinistra grade 1 di klinik fisioterapi gerhana, berprofesi sebagai ibu rumah tangga dan beragama islamHasil penelitian bahwa Short Wave Diathermy dapat mengurangi nyeri pada sendi lutut yang disebabkan OA, dan hold relax dan active resisted exercise dapat meningkatkan kekuatan otot dan meningkatkan LGS sendi lutut pada kasus yang diakibatkan OA. Terbukti dengan pemberian modalitas fisioterapi berupa ultra sound diathermy dapat mengurangi nyeri, meningkatkn LGS dan kekuatan otot serta meningkatkan aktifitas fungsional pada osteoarthritis genu sinistra.
PENINGKATAN BERAT BADAN BAYI MELALUI KELAS PIJAT UNTUK USIA 1-6 BULAN: PROGRAM PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Ella Lailaturohmah , Restya Agustin Erda
Published: July 2024

Increasing infant weight is an important indicator of optimal growth and development. One effective method to achieve this is through baby massage, which can provide both physical and psychological stimulation for the infant. This community service activity aims to increase the weight of infants aged 1-6 months through baby massage classes conducted at Posyandu Perumahan Griya Intan Asri, Mrican, Kota Kediri. The program involved 10 mothers with infants aged 1-6 months as participants. The methods used included socialization, education, and training in baby massage techniques by competent healthcare professionals. The training provided practical guidance on safe and effective baby massage techniques to enhance infant weight and well-being, as well as to strengthen the bond between mother and child. The results of the program showed that out of the 10 infants who participated, 8 infants (80%) experienced weight gain after the baby massage sessions, while 2 infants (20%) maintained their weight. None of the infants experienced weight loss. These results indicate that baby massage classes have a significant impact on increasing infant weight, which is a crucial indicator for their optimal growth and development. Therefore, this baby massage class program can be considered effective in improving both the physical and psychological health of infants and strengthening the role of mothers in caregiving to support their children's optimal growth and development
An optimization-based framework for personal scheduling during pandemic events
Authors: Hahn Flávio Oscar , Nogueira Bruno , Pinheiro Rian Gabriel S.
Published: July 2024

In recent years, companies have faced the challenge of adapting to new guidelines and strategies aimed at preventing and reducing the transmission of COVID-19 within the workplace. An essential aspect of this adaptation is effectively managing the workday schedule to minimize social contact.This paper introduces a comprehensive optimization framework designed to automate the planning of employee schedules during pandemic events. Our framework utilizes integer linear programming to establish a set of general constraints that can accommodate various types of distancing restrictions and cater to different objective functions.To employ the framework, a company simply needs to instantiate a subset of these constraints along with an objective function based on its specific priorities. We conducted tests on our scheduling framework within three distinct real-life companies, yielding promising results. Our approach successfully increased the number of in-person workers by 15%, all while adhering to the social distancing restrictions mandated by these companies. Furthermore, the solutions generated by our method were implemented and validated within these organizations.
Harm Reduction in the Field: First Responders’ Perceptions of Opioid Overdose Interventions
Authors: Fockele Callan Elswick , Frohe Tessa , McBride Owen , Perlmutter David L. , Goh Brenda , Williams Grover , Wettemann Courteney , Holland Nathan , Finegood Brad , Oliphant-Wells Thea , Williams Emily C. , van Draanen Jenna
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Recent policy changes in Washington State presented a unique opportunity to pair evidence-based interventions with ﬁrst responder services to combat increasing opioid overdoses. However, little is known about how these interventions should be implemented. In partnership with the Research with Expert Advisors on Drug Use team, a group of academically trained and community-trained researchers with lived and living experience of substance use, we examined facilitators and barriers to adopting leave-behind naloxone, ﬁeld-based buprenorphine initiation, and HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing for ﬁrst responder programs. Methods: Our team completed semi-structured, qualitative interviews with 32 ﬁrst responders, mobile integrated health staff, and emergency medical services (EMS) leaders in King County, Washington, from February–May 2022. Semi-structured interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded using an integrated deductive and inductive thematic analysis approach grounded in community-engaged research principles. We collected data until saturation was achieved. Data collection and analysis were informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Two investigators coded independently until 100% consensus was reached. Results: Our thematic analysis revealed several perceived facilitators (ie, tension for change, relative advantage, and compatibility) and barriers (ie, limited adaptability, lack of evidence strength and quality, and prohibitive cost) to the adoption of these evidence-based clinical interventions for ﬁrst responder systems. There was widespread support for the distribution of leave-behind naloxone, although funding was identiﬁed as a barrier. Many believed ﬁeld-based initiation of buprenorphine treatment could provide a more effective response to overdose management, but there were signiﬁcant concerns that this intervention could run counter to the rapid care model. Lastly, participants worried that HIV and HCV testing was inappropriate for ﬁrst responders to conduct but recommended that this service be provided by mobile integrated health staff. Conclusion: These results have informed local EMS strategic planning, which will inform roll out of process improvements in King County, Washington. Future work should evaluate the impact of these interventions on the health of overdose survivors.
EXTRAPOLATION IN SOME MIXED-NORMED FUNCTION SPACES
Authors: Alexander Meskhi
Published: July 2024

Abstract. From the beginning of this century non-standard function spaces attracted a considerable attention of researchers. One of such spaces is variable exponent Lebesgue space (Nakano space) 𝐿𝑝(.); another one is grand Lebesgue space 𝐿𝑝0). The main reason to study these spaces was to solve a number of contemporary problems arising naturally in Applied Mathematics and PDEs (see, e.g., [1-5]). Mixed norm function spaces play an important role in Harmonic Analysis and PDEs (see, e.g. the survey by L. Huang and D. Yang (2019), papers by N. V. Krylov.
EXPLORING THE PERIODICITY IN CERTAIN CASES OF THE DIFFERENCE EQUATION
Authors: M. Alotaibi Abeer , Abd El-Moneam Mohamed
Published: July 2024

Abstract. This paper examines certain cases about the periodic character of the positive solution to the given difference equation 𝑦𝑛+1 = 𝛼1𝑦𝑛−𝑚+𝛼2𝑦𝑛−𝑘+𝛼3𝑦𝑛−𝑞+𝛼4𝑦𝑛−𝑙+𝛼5𝑦𝑛 𝛽+𝛾𝑦𝑛−𝑘𝑦𝑛−𝑙(𝑦𝑛−𝑘+𝑦𝑛−𝑙) , 𝑛 = 0,1,2,…, where the parameters 𝛼1,𝛼2,𝛼3,𝛼4,𝛼5,𝛽,𝛾 ∈ (0, ∞), while 𝑚,𝑘,𝑞,𝑙 are positive integers, and 𝑚 < 𝑘 < 𝑞 < 𝑙. The initial conditions are arbitrary positive real numbers, which are 𝑦−𝑚,…,𝑦−𝑘,…,𝑦−𝑞,…,𝑦−𝑙,…,𝑦−1,….,𝑦0. To demonstrate our findings, we will provide some numerical examples.
ON RELATION BETWEEN NORMING CONSTANTS AND CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTION OF OPERATOR STURM–LIOUVILLE PROBLEM
Authors: Aslanova Nigar , Aslanov Khalig
Published: July 2024

Abstract. We consider the second order boundary value problem where coefficients of equation and boundary conditions are unbounded operators. Define relationship between characteristic determinant and norming constants of corresponding to problem operator.
WHAT HAS BIOLOGY DONE FOR MATHEMATICS: SUCCESS STORIES
Authors: Efendiyev Messoud , D. Murray James
Published: July 2024

Abstract. The long-time dynamics of ODE-PDE coupling models is a fascinating subject area. It is at very heart of understanding many important problems arising in the natural sciences. Heuristically, it is clear that the dynamics such coupled systems should depend drastically on the monotonicity properties of the ODE component. In the case, where this ODE component is "monotone", that is cannot produce internal stability (and all of the instability is driven by the coupling with the PDE component), one expects asymptotic compactness and the existence of finite-dimensional global attractor using the methods of infinite-dimensional dynamical systems. In contrast to that, in the case when ODE component is "nonmonotone", the ODE instability may produce asymptotic discontinuities and even may destroy the initially smooth spatial profile. Thus, in that case, the smoothing effect from the PDE component is not strong enough to suppress the development of discontinuities provided by the internal instabilities of the ODE component and as a result spatial discontinuities and extremely complicated spatial structures may appear.
Financial Feasibility Analysis of XYZ Company Market Expansion Plan to Kalimantan
Authors: Tsabita Dinara , Kitri Mandra Lazuardi
Published: July 2024

XYZ Company, a B2B manufacturer of Songkok in Gresik, East Java, plans to expand its market by establishing a new distribution warehouse in Banjarmasin, Kalimantan. This strategy aims to leverage the growing demand for Songkok in Kalimantan, which has a significant Muslim population. The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the financial feasibility of purchasing versus renting the new warehouse for this investment plan. The financial feasibility analysis was conducted in multiple stages. Pro forma financial statements were constructed for both scenarios, incorporating historical data of the company's financial statements, industry benchmarks, and growth assumptions from management interviews. Free Cash Flow to the Firm (FCFF) and terminal cash flows were calculated using the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). Capital budgeting techniques were then used to evaluate financial feasibility, including Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Discounted Payback Period. Risk assessment was performed through sensitivity analysis and Monte Carlo simulation. Results indicate that the renting scenario, with an initial investment of IDR 242 million, has a higher NPV and IRR than the purchase scenario, which requires an initial investment of IDR 944 million. The renting scenario also offers a faster-discounted payback period of 2 years and one month, making it more feasible. Risk assessment shows moderate risk, with an 83% probability of achieving a positive NPV. The financial feasibility analysis recommends renting the new warehouse in Banjarmasin. This option provides a quicker payback period, higher NPV and IRR, and positive risk assessment results. Investing in this project will enhance XYZ Company's market presence in Kalimantan, cater to the growing demand for Songkok, and achieve sustainable growth and profitability.
ANALYSIS OF SOME WORDS IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF USE AND WAYS OF INCREASING LINGUISTIC CULTURE
Authors: Досматова Лира Абдыбахаповна , Аккулуева Нуриза Тажимырзаевна
Published: July 2024

This article will focus on the current state of mixing jargon among modern youth and representatives of other professions in the Kyrgyz language, on the content and meaning of this language as the language of communication of modern youth, on methods of improving the language culture of students.
THE TOPIC OF VECTORS AT SCHOOL THROUGH APPLIED TASKS AND SOME METHODOLOGICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR CHECKING THEM
Authors: Мамаюсупов Маккамбай Шарипович , Набиева Таттыбүбү Суюнбаевна
Published: July 2024

Since its impossible to fully achieve the significance of the lessons on operationswith vectors, by teaching them how to perform operations with artificial vectors given in the article, it is necessary to solve a number of real problems that require solutions in life practice , the scientific and methodological experience of increasing the significance of the lesson through teaching the ability to use techniques and properties of working with vectors by modeling visual representations through vectors of the content of real tasks that require solutions in practical life is presented .Modeling visual representations of the content of real problems requiring solutions in life practice by means of vectors, relying on the properties and techniques, also it’s showered the necessity of solving the tasks by training.
WRITING CODE IN PYTHON PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE
Authors: Турдубаева Кандалатхан Ташполотовна , Маатова Гүлжамал Максатовна
Published: July 2024

To teach the Python programming language in schools, it is necessary to teach code examples. Code examples provide students with a visual representation of programming concepts. Python’s clean, readable syntax helps students understand the basic building blocks of the language and see the structure of the code. These examples cover basic programming concepts and can serve as a starting point for learning Python. This article answers this question by revealing the main benefits of Python, its applications in various fields, and resources for learning the language.
SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE IN ORNAMENTS
Authors: кызы Айназик Уларбек
Published: July 2024

This article focuses on the elements and symbols of traditional patterns of the peoples of the world and the thinking of the first generations, universal features. The main meaning of traditional carving is that it not only decorates the surface of things, but also repeats the harmony of the universe and at the same time protects from the mysterious forces of nature.
THE COMBINED SYSTEM OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BASED ON RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Authors: Дуйшебаева Элиза
Published: July 2024

Currently, the world is widely used combined power supply systems made using renewable and traditional energy sourses. The article deals with a typical block diagram of a combined power supply system. The main features of structural and schematic solutions of combined power supply systems, as well as their main advantages and disadvantages are revealed. The main characteristics of solar cells are revealed and analytical expressions for calculation of their main parameters are given.
DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES: SUPPORT MEASURES AND THEIR IMPACT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Джуманазарова Апел Абдувалиевна , Тагаева Бүкадича Абдыкадыровна
Published: July 2024

Annotation.This article discusses measures to support small and medium-sized businesses and their impact on economic development. The authors analyzed the strategies and tools used by states to stimulate entrepreneurial activity in this segment. The study highlighted effective practices and identified the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. The results provide an extensive understanding of the impact of support measures on the development of small and medium-sized businesses and their contribution to the overall economic dynamics. As a result, as in other countries, in Kyrgyzstan, the main role in the development of the economy is played by small and medium-sized businesses, since in a market economy the basic prerequisites for the development of entrepreneurship, experience in the development of small and medium-sized businesses are provided.

Key words: small business; medium business; economic development; financial incentives; economic growth, entrepreneurship.
Interproximal reduction in orthodontics: Reported practices and perceptions of orthodontists in the Republic of Ireland
Authors: Donovan Joey , Millett Declan T , Harding Mairead
Published: July 2024

Objectives

To ascertain reported practices and perceptions of orthodontists regarding interproximal reduction (IPR) in the Republic of Ireland (RoI).

Method

Questionnaires were administered to orthodontists in the RoI, seeking their demographics, reported IPR practices and related perceptions.

Results

Questionnaire responses were received from 105 (75%) of those invited to participate. Nearly all (98%) performed IPR, with 44% reporting increased recent use. Lower labial segment teeth were most frequently reduced in adults or adolescents to reshape teeth, resolve mild crowding or address tooth size discrepancies. This was in conjunction with aligner (59%) or fixed appliance (33%) treatments. Removal of 2-4mm of enamel per arch was most common (60%). The majority (82%) performed IPR over several visits with handheld strips, (87%) or strips in holders (58%), or with diamond burs in an air rotor (51%). Orthodontists perceived their patients to be unfamiliar with IPR, to find it uncomfortable (48%) rather than painful (9%) and preferable to extraction (71%).

Conclusions

Conservative IPR of less than 4mm per arch was mostly undertaken for teeth in the lower labial segment in adults or adolescents in conjunction with aligner or fixed appliance treatments. Handheld strips were most commonly used. Orthodontists perceived their patients to be unfamiliar with IPR, to find it uncomfortable rather than painful and preferable to extraction.
Evaluating the Impact of School-Based Management Committees on Infrastructure Development in Junior Secondary Schools in Yobe State, Nigeria
Authors: J Tika T. , Sani Emmanuel , Ibanga Isaac John
Published: July 2024

This study evaluates the impact of school-based management committees on infrastructure development in junior secondary schools in Yobe State, Nigeria. Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated and tested at a 0.05 level of significance. A structured questionnaire was used to collect relevant data from the respondents. The population of the study was 1503 comprising Teachers and members of School-Based Management Committees (SBMC). The sample size of the study was 350 and a random sampling technique was employed using lucky dip to select 12 participating schools for this study. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation and a t-test was used to analyze the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The finding of this study established that there is no significant difference between the teachers and members of SBMC on the challenges and strategies of SBMCs in the provision of infrastructure at Yobe State Junior Secondary School. The study established that There was no significant difference between the mean rating of teachers and members of SBMC on the roles of SBMCs in the provision of infrastructure Yobe State Junior Secondary School. This study recommended that SBMCs at the school level should endeavor to work hard in mobilizing members of their communities. Sanctions and punishment for the non-involvement of SBMC in the school’s activities like monitoring and evaluation, supervision of school activities, and School administrators should continue to work hard and maximize their efforts in trying to make their SBMCs more organized, enlightened and highly mobilized.
Clay Stability in Liquids: Effect of Aluminum Oxide and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
Authors: N.A. Ogolo  ,   Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria., K. Amachree  , M.O. Onyekonwu
Published: July 2024

In the petroleum industry, clay is a major composition of water and oil based drilling fluids, but other additives are introduced to enhance rheological properties. One of such additives includes aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles which have been reported to improve drilling fluid characteristics. However, the effect of these nanoparticles on the stability of clays in different liquid mediums needs to be investigated. In this work, the effect of Al2O3 and ZnO nanoparticles on the stability of clays in distilled water, brine of 30g/l salinity, ethanol and diesel is studied in quiescent column of liquids in the absence and presence of crude oil. Results show that Al2O3 and ZnO nanoparticles enhance clay instability in liquids; in fact, clays are more stable in liquids in the absence of these two kinds of nanoparticles than in their presence. In order not to enhance clay instability in liquids, it is suggested that Al2O3 and ZnO nanoparticles be used cautiously and possibly with other kinds of nanoparticles that promote particle stability in fluids. Further studies in determining the effect of organic matters on clay stability is encouraged since observations are inconsistent especially in the references cases where nanoparticles are absent.
‘Wasting Time’ the Veratan Way
Authors: Eräsaari Matti
Published: July 2024

The third chapter gets deeper into the fourth spatiotemporal “slice” presented in chapter two: time as a marker of a kind of dignity. The ethnography discussed in this chapter comes from the Fijian chiefdom of Verata, where people take pride in the chiefdom’s association with slowness, preparedness, and dignity. However, the chapter does not argue that Verata is a polity of proud idlers. Instead, it invites the reader to reflect on a peripheral rural community that, in the Fijian scheme of things, resembles a labour reservoir more than the seat of ancient chiefly politics. The fact that Veratans are nonetheless able to hold such notions in the face of disapproval from better-off urban relatives – rather than experiencing their excess time as boredom, for example – is a small wonder in itself, even if rural Veratans are not able to hold up their alternate valuations of time beyond their own turf.
A Study on the Formation and Cultural Meaning of Gyobang Culture
Authors: HA KYOUNG SOOK ,   Korean Society of Gyobang and Culture
Published: July 2024

In Korea’s traditional culture, art culture related to Gyobang remains rich and diverse and has been handed down. Jeongjae (呈才), a comprehensive art that combines music and dance, was performed by Gisaengs belonging to Jangakwon or Gyobang, and many traditional songs, including Gagokchang (Sijo) in classical 典 poetry 歌, were also performed mainly by Gisaeng’s singing (歌唱). We have the results of the creation of female Gisaengs and musicians, who were in charge of art from the Gyobang of the Goryeo Dynasty to the modern Kwonbeon. In this way, it is ‘Gyobang culture’ that preserves its value and historicity by accumulating such knowledge and information through Gyobang. Until now, the sijo and lyrics in the Gyobang space have been approached by dividing them into Korean literature, dance and Jeongjae (呈才) into dance studies, vulgar music into music studies, and other folklore. Therefore, a more comprehensive and three-dimensional approach to Gyobang culture is now needed. In this respect, it is necessary to avoid the simple interpretation of the past and think about the Gyobang culture from a more three-dimensional and comprehensive aspect. The strong vitality and continuity of Gyobang culture is difficult to explain simply by the succession discourse of the conscious and intentional cultural delivery system. The possibility that certain cultural elements are inherent in it cannot be excluded. The reason Gyobang culture can maintain its name for a long time is that it has its own unique discriminatory specificity. Gyobang culture has the basis and convergence aspects of realization and modernity of aesthetic consciousness, self-realization and modernity through artistic achievement, discovery of original stories. In addition, cultures tend to be enjoyed differently depending on the subject in charge of culture. The core cultural codes of the time were hidden in Gyobang culture, and by flexibly reading the trends of the times, they transformed, imitated, changed, and developed within them. This provides a clue to further materialize the diversity of Gyobang culture. Gyobang culture must now be reborn as familiar content that the times can sympathize with and communicate with.
Determination of microbial contamination in raw milk, processed milk and yoghurt consumed in Mbarara city, western part of Uganda
Authors: Brian Akambamu ,   School of Physical Sciences, Kampala International University, Uganda
Published: July 2024

he microbial composition of milk serves as a key indicator of its quality. While its nutritional value is significant, the inherent nature of milk also makes it an ideal environment for the proliferation of microorganisms, some of which lead to human illnesses, while others contribute to the spoilage of milk, making it unsafe for consumption. This research therefore aimed to assess the bacterial contamination content in raw milk, UHT and yoghurt, a total of 36 samples were gathered from various retailers, markets and supermarkets across Mbarara city. Contaminated milk and its products are accountable for human dairy related illnesses. This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess micro bacterial contamination and the presence of selected milk-borne zoonotic pathogens. The study involved 36 samples of milk and milk products mainly raw milk, UHT, or processed milk and yoghurt. Laboratory analysis conducted included Total Plate Count (TPC), Yeasts and molds (YM), staphylococcus, salmonella and coliform, as well as detection of Escherichia coli (E coli), biochemical tests including gram staining were employed to isolate and identify bacteria in these samples. The findings indicated the presence of these types of bacteria in raw milk, Staphylococcus spp (25%), Salmonella spp (33.3%), YM (41.6%), TPC (50%), coliforms (33.3%) and E.coli (25%), for UHT milk the percentage was Staphylococcus spp (0%), Salmonella spp (16.6%), YM (8.3%), TPC(16.6%), coliforms (16.6%) and E.coli (8.3%), finally for yoghurt the results were Staphylococcus spp (8.3%), Salmonella spp (8.3%), YM (16.6%), TPC (25%), coliforms (16.6%) and E.coli (0%). In conclusion, the detection of microbial contamination in raw milk and milk products suggests inadequate sanitary practices and poor storage practices. Products that are contaminated by these pathogenic organisms when consumed may result in food poisoning and a proper awareness among the stakeholders and consumers regarding possible outcomes of consuming contaminated food items is necessary. keywords: Milk, Yoghurt, Food poisoning, Microorganisms, Contamination
Exploring the Frontiers of Data Analysis: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Nnachi Alum Benedict ,   Publication and Extension Department Kampala International University, Uganda, Arinze Echegu Darlington , Uchechukwu Aleke Jude ,   Publication and Extension Department Kampala International University, Uganda,   Publication and Extension Department Kampala International University, Uganda
Published: July 2024

The process of assessing, cleansing, transforming, and interpreting data to find trends, patterns, or insights that might guide choices and help manage problems is known as data analysis. Data analysis is a leading light on the cutting edge of contemporary research, revealing the path of knowledge across many areas. It includes the methodical examination of data to find trends, patterns, and insights that are helpful for the analytical and creative processes. This review also examines how data analysis is developing, emphasizing new approaches, paradigms, viewpoints, and graphical data displays. In addition to the significant improvements brought about by artificial intelligence, deep learning, and machine learning, it emphasizes statistical inference, exploratory data analysis, and data pretreatment. One of the main ideas behind this review was to use a systematic literature review approach along with meta-analysis techniques to look for new developments and trends in how data is analyzed in a lot of different areas. The article also addresses how data visualization could improve comprehension and dissemination of the results. In promoting responsible data use and legal rules, it also looks at how analytics affects society, the law, and ethical issues. The evaluation underscores the diverse disciplines that employ data analysis, underscoring the need for interdisciplinary coherence and comprehensible algorithms. Finally, this thorough research offers recommendations for analyzing and determining the boundaries of data analysis, in addition to offering insightful viewpoints and opinions that are helpful for academics, professionals, and decision-makers. If we just stay up to speed with the latest advancements and strive to be more, we can utilize data analysis to its fullest potential for complicated problems and positively impact society. Keywords: Data mining, big data analytics, machine learning, algorithms, and data analysis and statistics