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Problematika Implementasi Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MB-KM) Di PTKIS IV Surabaya
Authors: Indarsih Fajar , Rahman Fawait Syaiful
Published: October 2024

One of the nine MB-KM programs that PTKIS constitutes is student exchanges, and operational costs. In principle, PTKIS in the Pesantren environment is different from campuses outside boarding. Tuition fees at PTKIS adjust to the economic conditions of the surrounding community and the economic conditions of students. In this paper, it is concluded that the problem of implementing the MB-KM program at PTIKS focuses on two things, first is the size of students or student exchanges, and secondly operational costs. Resolution in the problem of MB-KM implementation within PTKIS IV Surabaya through MoU and MoA MB-KM Santri Exchange. MoU and MoA MB-KM Santri Exchange contains an agreement between universities in horseshoe to realize student exchanges with student status as a solution to the main problem of MB-KM realization at PTKIS.
Peran Guru dalam Meningkatkan Akhlak Mulia Siswa MAN 3 Banyuwangi
Authors: Rahmat Muhammah Ade Jalaludin , Syahid Mar , Fitria Mulajimatul
Published: October 2024

This study aims to evaluate the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers in fostering and improving students' morals at MAN 3 Banyuwangi and the coaching approach used. The method used in this study is qualitative with in-depth interview techniques involving teachers, principals, and students. This study identifies the role of teachers as leaders, role models, facilitators, and motivators who contribute to fostering students' morals. The results of the interviews showed that the approaches applied include exemplary examples, advice, special attention, habituation, and punishment. These approaches have been applied consistently and effectively, and in accordance with existing theories about moral development. Teachers at MAN 3 Banyuwangi have succeeded in integrating theory and practice in the process of moral education by providing good examples, providing constructive advice, paying special attention to students, as well as getting used to good behavior and implementing educational punishments. All practices applied show consistency with the theory put forward about the role and methods of moral development. This study concludes that teachers' efforts in moral education at MAN 3 Banyuwangi are effective and have a positive impact on the formation of students' character. Suggestions for future research include deepening the study of the long-term impact of the coaching method and further evaluation of the implementation of the method in other contexts.
Strategi Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Meningkatkan Akhlak Pada Siswa-Siswi MTsN 3 Banyuwangi
Authors: Aminin Arif , Syahid Mar , Fitria Mulajimatul
Published: October 2024

The results of this research show that there are several strategies that PAI teachers can use to improve students' morals, including motivation strategies, namely by using video based learning, through advice or providing insight, and through examples from the stories of the prophets and apostles, in implementation strategies. namely by designing learning objectives according to the curriculum, through habits, and through examples from teachers, and evaluation strategies, namely by game based learning evaluation methods, by involving the role of parents, and by portfolio-based evaluation or by interviews or interview with one of the students so you can find out what progress the student has made. Very positive results were obtained from these programs, namely that students' morals or morals improved, so that students became more polite. This is in accordance with the results of interviews conducted with students. They always pray before class starts, pay attention to the teacher during class, picket, throw rubbish in their place, be kind to their peers, respect teachers both at school and outside school by saying hello and kissing hands, and always set an example of good behavior and not bad.
SMART SYSTEMS: INTERCONNECTIVITY AND NEXT-GEN TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Jain Diksha
Published: October 2024

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a dynamic network of interconnected devices. IoT encompasses a multitude of devices, networks, and systems linked via the Internet, enabling seamless interaction with both internal and external environments. By perceiving and responding to its surroundings, IoT offers innovative solutions that enhance human life quality. Facilitating connectivity among devices, whether physical or virtual, IoT empowers environments to become intelligent, enabling constant communication with any device, anytime. Leveraging a variety of sensors and actuators, IoT gathers and wirelessly transmits data to smartphones or computers, fostering applications across diverse domains such as home appliances, energy management, environmental monitoring, and industrial operations. IoT plays a pivotal role in optimizing processes across the supply chain, transportation, logistics, automation, and remote monitoring sectors, enhancing efficiency and professionalism. This convergence of IoT with other next-generation technologies like edge computing, artificial intelligence, and blockchain is poised to revolutionize industries and drive innovation across various sectors. In our dynamic landscape, IoT holds the potential to deliver services promptly and cater to the evolving needs of individuals. This article provides a comprehensive overview of IoT applications and its transformative impact on diverse environments, emphasizing its role in enhancing quality of life and driving efficiency
Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into Power Systems in Nigeria for Operational Efficiency
Authors: Sunday Philip , Mutah Waziri Mallam
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into Nigeria’s power systems to enhance operational efficiency. Nigeria’s power sector has long been plagued by challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, frequent outages, and an inability to meet energy demands. The integration of renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, offers a potential solution to improve the reliability and efficiency of the national grid. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with data collected from key stakeholders in the power sector, including administrators, technical experts, and energy consumers. The study revealed that the integration of RES, supported by technological innovations such as smart grids and energy storage systems, can significantly improve operational efficiency. However, barriers such as insufficient funding, regulatory hurdles, and public acceptance were identified as key challenges. The study concludes that modernizing infrastructure, fostering technological innovation, and developing supportive regulatory frameworks are crucial for the successful integration of RES into Nigeria’s power systems. The findings provide insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders to drive Nigeria’s energy transition toward a more sustainable and efficient future.
The Role of Financial Literacy in Enhancing Entrepreneurial Competencies Among Business Education Students in Nigerian Colleges of Education
Authors: Kasimu Aminu , Jamilu Usman Mohammed
Published: October 2024

This study explores the role of financial literacy in enhancing the entrepreneurial competencies of Business Education students in Nigerian Colleges of Education. A descriptive survey research design was employed, involving a sample of 220 respondents from various institutions. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, focusing on the levels of financial literacy, the relationship between financial literacy and entrepreneurial competencies, and the influence of financial literacy on students' ability to identify business opportunities and manage finances. The findings revealed a moderate level of financial literacy among students, with significant positive correlations between financial literacy and entrepreneurial competencies. Specifically, financial literacy was found to improve students' capacity to identify business opportunities and enhance their financial management skills. The study concludes that integrating comprehensive financial literacy training into the Business Education curriculum is essential for equipping students with the necessary skills to succeed as entrepreneurs. Recommendations for educational institutions include developing targeted financial literacy programs, organizing workshops, promoting certification, and partnering with financial institutions to provide practical financial knowledge.
Assessing the Impact of Work-Integrated Learning on Business Education Students' Employability in College of Education in Nigeria
Authors: Jamilu Usman Mohammed , Paris Suleiman Adama , Sambo Gidado Farida
Published: October 2024

This study assessed the impact of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programs on the employability of business education students in Colleges of Education in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, with a sample of 240 respondents, including administrators, teachers, and students, from selected Colleges of Education. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using mean statistics. The findings revealed that WIL programs are moderately implemented in business education curricula, contributing significantly to the development of employability skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. However, challenges such as limited internship placements, insufficient collaboration with industries, and financial constraints hinder students’ access to WIL opportunities. The study recommended strengthening partnerships between colleges and industries, making WIL mandatory in business education programs, providing financial support to students, and enhancing supervision and mentorship during WIL placements.
Perception of Public Relations Officers on Government Public Relations Approaches Towards the Acceptability of COVID 19 Vaccination in Taraba State Nigeria
Authors: Faith Bamigboye Damilola
Published: October 2024

This study on Perception of Public Relations Officers on Government Public Relations Approaches towards the Acceptability of Covid 19 Vaccination in Taraba State, Nigeria sought to determine the level of awareness of public relations approaches used by the government in the campaign for the Covid-19 vaccine acceptance, determine how public relations experts perceive the impact of government public relations approaches in the Covid-19 vaccine campaign, identify the specific challenges faced by public relations experts in the campaign for Covid-19 vaccine and identify public relations strategies that can enhance public trust and engagement in the Covid-19 vaccine campaign in Taraba State. The study employed the survey method of research design with a population of 158. Using purposive sampling method, questionnaire was administered on a sample size of 103 respondents within the study area to elicit primary data. Findings of the study revealed that respondent perceived different public relations approachs used by government isn the campaign for Covid-19 vaccination acceptance in Taraba State such as information about the disease and the vaccine through mass media, using traditional communication, sponsorship of some programmes/events among others in the campaign for the Covid-19 acceptance respectively. The study also found that the public relations approaches by government to ensure that Covid-19 vaccination was accepted by people did not impact meaningfully on the people as they were perceived not to have agreed to come out and take the vaccination. The study concluded that the government's adoption of diverse PR strategies, including communication campaigns, media relations efforts, and collaboration with healthcare providers did not improve Covid-19 vaccine acceptance amidst hesitancy and other challenges. Finally, the study recommended among others community engagement through grassroots initiatives, involving local influencers, community leaders and healthcare providers as a way of reducing hesitancy to Covid-19 vaccine among people in Taraba State and Nigeria as a whole.
Problematika Metode Pengajaran dalam Pendidikan Islam Modern
Authors: Soleha Zachro , Sukari Sukari
Published: October 2024

Teaching methods play an important role in achieving educational goals, including in modern Islamic education. However, in practice, there are a number of problems faced by educators. With a literature study approach, this paper aims to identify and analyze various challenges that arise in the application of teaching methods in modern Islamic education, such as the gap between the curriculum and social reality, the dominance of conventional teaching methods that are less interactive, and the limited use of technology. The influence of globalization and technological developments also affect student learning patterns and pose new challenges in maintaining Islamic identity and values. To overcome these problems, innovation is needed in teaching methods, integration of technology in learning, alignment of the curriculum with the needs of the times, and improvement of the quality of educators. Thus, modern Islamic education can be more relevant and effective in forming a generation of Muslims who are noble, intelligent, and able to compete in the global era.
A New Generation of Pathologists: Addressing Modern Curriculum and Educational Scholarship for Pathology Educators and Trainees After the End of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Schukow Casey P. , Allen Timothy Craig
Published: October 2024

Context.—

The COVID-19 pandemic irreversibly altered the pathology education landscape. It exacerbated workforce shortages, restricted in-person activities, and highlighted critical means in curricula evaluation to limit the expansion of medical knowledge gaps in postpandemic society. Training enacted swift changes toward online learning (e-learning) practices to minimize potential deficiencies in pathology education. Today, a breadth of widely available online pathology curricular tools, including e-learning and digital pathology, are increasingly being used by medical students, trainees, and pathologists worldwide.

Objective.—

To critically address the continued role of e-learning and digital pathology in postpandemic pathology education and scholarship, as a current paucity of literature exists and lingering workflow effects of this pandemic affecting many anatomic and clinical pathology departments globally persist.

Data Sources.—

A qualitative review of relevant literature is synthesized to create a timely, narrative discussion to bridge this literature gap. Peer-reviewed sources and other original or primary documents will be assessed.

Conclusions.—

Because of the subjective nature of curricular development and defining what constitutes scholarship, no widely established consensus is present, though it has been touched on in previous literature. It may be years until we better understand how e-learning and digital pathology shape curricular practices, scholarship production, and patient-care delivery, though recent studies support sustained blended curricula beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. The education landscape continues to become increasingly digitalized, and infrastructures may soon be able to support complete digital pathology practice as the education norm. Future and theoretical insight for pathology and laboratory departments globally are provided.
Napsin-A Immunohistochemistry in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
Authors: Larose Catherine , Leduc Charles , Chevrier Martin
Published: October 2024

Context.—

The diagnosis of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) relies on a limited set of stains, namely hematoxylin-eosin and periodic acid-Schiff–diastase (PAS-D), demonstrating abundant alveolar material representing mostly surfactant. As cells harboring surfactant also express Napsin-A (pneumocytes and macrophages), we hypothesized that it would also be expressed within alveoli in PAP.

Objective.—

To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of Napsin-A in the diagnosis of PAP.

Design.—

A 12-year retrospective case control study was designed to identify cases of PAP and potential histologic mimics (intra-alveolar fibrin, pulmonary edema, diffuse alveolar damage, and alveolar mucinosis). PAS-D staining and Napsin-A immunohistochemistry were performed. Distribution and intensity were evaluated by using a semiquantitative 3-point scale. Positivity was defined as 2+ intensity score, regardless of distribution.

Results.—

Eleven cases of PAP and 46 control cases were identified. Napsin-A showed positivity in all PAP cases and 3 of 12 cases of edema. Among positive cases, all those with a 2+ distribution were PAP cases, with heterogeneous (1+) staining in all cases of edema. PAS-D showed positivity in all cases of PAP and most controls, except cases of edema. Sensitivity and specificity of Napsin-A for PAP were 100% and 94%, respectively, and of PAS-D for PAP, 100% and 21%, respectively. Double positivity for Napsin-A and PAS-D was 100% specific and sensitive for PAP.

Conclusions.—

This study is the first to demonstrate that Napsin-A is highly specific for the diagnosis of PAP, more so than PAS-D. It also shows that the combined positivity of Napsin-A and PAS-D is 100% specific and sensitive for PAP.
Machine Learning Assessment of Gestational Age in Accelerated Maturation, Delayed Maturation, Villous Edema, Chorangiosis, and Intrauterine Fetal Demise
Authors: Goldstein Jeffery A. , Nateghi Ramin , Cooper Lee A. D.
Published: October 2024

Context.—

Assessment of placental villous maturation is among the most common tasks in perinatal pathology. However, the significance of abnormalities in morphology is unclear and interobserver variability is significant.

Objective.—

To develop a machine learning model of placental maturation across the second and third trimesters and quantify the impact of different pathologist-diagnosed abnormalities of villous morphology.

Design.—

Digitize placental villous slides from more than 2500 placentas at 12.0 to 42.6 weeks. Build whole slide learning models to estimate obstetrician-determined gestational age for cases with appropriate maturation and normal morphology. Define the model output as “placental age” and compare it to the chronologic gestational age.

Results.—

Our model showed an r2 of 0.864 and mean absolute error of 1.62 weeks for placentas with appropriate maturation in the test set. Pathologist diagnosis of accelerated maturation was associated with a 2.56-week increase in placental age (±2.91 weeks, P < .001), while delayed maturation was associated with a 0.92-week decrease in placental age (±1.82 weeks, P < .001). Intrauterine fetal demise causes diverse changes to placental age, driven by the nature of the demise. We tested the impact of training a model, using all live births. The resulting r2 was 0.874 and mean absolute error was 1.73 weeks. Furthermore, by including cases with abnormal maturation in the training data, the effect size of accelerated maturation was blunted to only 0.56 ± 2.35 weeks (P < .001).

Conclusions.—

We show that various abnormalities of villous maturation and morphology correlate with abnormalities in placental age. This “no pathologist” model could be useful in situations where pathologists are unavailable or the need for consistency outweighs the utility of expertise.
Assessment of Cochlear Function Among Hypertensive Patients in Bauchi: A Cross-Sectional Cohort Study
Authors:   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, Nigeria., Adamu A , Kirfi AM ,   Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, Nigeria., Alkali M ,   Department of Medicine, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, Nigeria, Federal University of Health Sciences Azare, Bauchi state, Nigeria., Ahmad M ,   Department of Medicine, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, Nigeria., Sulaiman MH ,   Department of Medicine, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, Nigeria., Katagum DA ,   Federal University of Health Sciences Azare, Bauchi state, Nigeria., Mohammed N ,   Federal University of Health Sciences Azare, Bauchi state, Nigeria., Gwalabe SA ,   Department of Medicine, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, Nigeria.
Published: October 2024

Background: Hypertension is an important public-health problem, and it has been identified as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality due to the high incidence of end-organ damages. Unlike other complications of hypertension, cochlear dysfunction in hypertensive patients is a hidden and progressive damage that remains undetected (subclinical) for a long time. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of subclinical hearing impairment, as well as the type and degree of hearing loss among hypertensive patients in our environment. Methods: This was a cross-sectional cohort study conducted among adults diagnosed with hypertension previously. Ethical clearance and informed consent were obtained. Previous history of related exposure event (hypertension) and outcome (hearing loss) was assessed. Each participant was then subjected to c-PTA and EHA tests, and findings were analyzed. Results: One hundred and ninety (190) hypertensive patients were enrolled, among which 107 (56.3%) were females and 83 (43.7%) males. Hypertension was more common in the age group of 51-60 years (26.8%) and 61-70 years (30.5%). The overall prevalence of hearing loss was 41.6%, of which 18.4% had subclinical hearing impairment. The most common type of hearing loss was sensorineural 68 (86.1%), found to be in varying degrees of 33.8%, 26.5%, 23.5%, and 16.2% for mild, moderate, severe, and profound hearing loss, respectively. Conclusion: The overall prevalence of hearing loss among hypertensive patients was 41.6%, with a significant proportion (18.4%) having subclinical hearing loss, which is not noticed by the patients. Therefore, routine pure tone audiometric hearing screening for all hypertensives is recommended to enable early detection and treatment of this hearing loss.
Graphic Novels in the School Library: Bridging the Gap Between Reluctant Readers and Literature
Authors:   Delhi Public School, Sector – C, Pocket – S, Vansant Kunj New Delhi – 110070 (CBSE), GEORGE SIGY
Published: October 2024

This article examines the role of graphic novels in school libraries as an effective tool to engage reluctant readers and foster a love for literature. Reluctant readers, who often struggle with or avoid traditional texts, are drawn to the combination of visual and textual elements that graphic novels offer. These accessible narratives appeal to their interests, making graphic novels a valuable resource in promoting literacy and developing reading habits, particularly in middle and high school students. The study underscores the significance of graphic novels in enhancing reading motivation, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. By bridging the gap between visual storytelling and traditional literature, graphic novels serve as a gateway to more complex works, encouraging readers to explore a wider range of texts. School librarians play a crucial role in curating and promoting these resources, ensuring that graphic novels are effectively integrated into reading programs. Recommendations include incorporating graphic novels into school library collections and reading curricula, addressing any biases against their use, and advocating for the inclusion of diverse titles to support a broad spectrum of reader interests. This approach can create a more dynamic and inclusive reading culture, empowering reluctant readers to engage more confidently with literature.
Socio-Emotional Development of Children from Interfaith Family Couples in Semarang Regency
Authors:   Islamic Psychology, Faculty of Da'wah UIN Salatiga, Jalan Lingkar Salatiga Km. 2, Pulutan, Sidorejo, Kota Salatiga, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia, Ahmadiansah Reza , Abdillah Aufa ,   Islamic Psychology, Faculty of Da'wah UIN Salatiga, Jalan Lingkar Salatiga Km. 2, Pulutan, Sidorejo, Kota Salatiga, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia, Ariyani Yuli Nur ,   Islamic Psychology, Faculty of Da'wah UIN Salatiga, Jalan Lingkar Salatiga Km. 2, Pulutan, Sidorejo, Kota Salatiga, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
Published: October 2024

The focus of this research is a description of the socio-emotional development of children from interfaith marriage couples. The aim of this research carried out by researchers is to reveal the dynamics of socio-emotional development of children from interfaith marriage couples in Semarang Regency. To obtain the data, the researcher made observations by holding FGDs and continued with interviews with couples in interfaith marriages. After obtaining the data, the data will be used in this research. The results of this research show that the socio-emotional development of children from interfaith couple experiences problems, both in terms of social interaction, emotional regulation, academic cognition and self-identity.
AN ASSESSMENT OF LITERACY NEEDS OF RURAL WOMEN IN AKOKO SOUTHWEST AREA OF ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Tunde-Awe Bola Margaret , Olajide Stephen Billy
Published: October 2024

The study assessed the literacy needs of rural women in Akoko Southwest area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey research was adopted for the study. The purposive sampling technique was used to select six out of the nine towns in the local government. A total of 250 women respondents constituted the population. The self-designed research instrument used to gather the data was adjudged adequate and valid by specialists in Women Studies. The data collected was analysed with both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the study revealed that majority of the respondents are aged between 30 and 39 (40.4%); majority of them (48.4%) had SSCE as their highest educational qualification. Their occupation was majorly farming (52.5%) and a total of 70% of them were married. Also, it was revealed that agricultural literacy is needed to a very large extent by the respondents (X2=72.992, df=2, p < 0.05). It was equally revealed that the respondents needed information literacy to a very large extent (X2 = 72.728, df=2, p <0.05). On the basis of these findings, it was recommended among others that government should ensure that rural women have access to loans, fertilizers and other agricultural inputs that can increase their farm produce. Also, government should create awareness of information literacy and enhance information sources so that rural women can have access to information in every aspect of their endeavours.
Speech Act as a Basis of Understanding Dialogue Coherence with Reference to English-Arabic Translation
Authors: Al-Sulaimaan Misbah M. D. , Khoshaba Lubna M.
Published: October 2024

The present study tackles speech act as a basis of understanding dialogue coherence in English and its translation into Arabic. Speech act theory deals with the functions and uses of language; so in the broadest sense, it might be said that speech acts are all the acts we perform through speaking, all the things we do when we speak. This study aims at (1) studying whether Speech Act Theory can be applied to English dialogues, (2) attempting to modify and reframe Searle’s felicity conditions according to the categories of speech acts,(3) translating selected samples so as to show how they are realized in Arabic, (4) comparing source language texts with their renderings to show similarities and differences between them, and (5) showing the type of method that has been followed by BBC. committee for rendering the dialogues under investigation. To achieve the above mentioned aims, the study hypothesizes that: (1) speech acts in English can be translated into Arabic despite the cultural and syntactic divergences between languages in question, (2) both English and Arabic dialogues use a variety of various patterns of speech acts, and (3) there is no one-to-one formal correspondence between speech acts in English and their realizations in Arabic. The study is based on a corpus of (01) exchanges involving speech acts. These utterances are translated by (BBC). Each exchange analysis is in terms of speech act analysis and translation discussion. The main findings the study arrived at are: (1) most of speech acts of the utterances belong to directive and assertive categories thus coherence has been achieved.
A Comparative Study of Sassanid, Qajar and Contemporary Phonetic Systems
Authors: Eslahchi Niousha , Motlagh Abolghasem Esmailpour
Published: October 2024

Comparison among the phonetic of people in different eras helped us to find a better understanding of their culture. Also we can use this approached to predict the future phonetic. In this paper we study the difference among phonetic of people in the present period, Qajar era and Sassanid era. 2000 people in Tehran are selected randomly. Because Tehran is the capital of Iran, and the people from all over different parts of Iran are gathered in Tehran, this sample can be considered as the sample of Iranian people. From each one a speech is recorded. Using the VST instrument, these speeches translated to a harmony and a consensus harmony is considered as the harmony of current people’s phonetic. By Simulation of the speech of the people in Qajar era the harmony of speech of that ear is simulated. Finally by using the 504 Gushehes and Radif of Iranian Avaz, which is generated in Sassanid ear, the harmony of the people in this era is simulated. By comparison of these three harmonies, we obtained a significant different between the harmony of current era and Sassanid era, which is in the basic musical interval. These differences between now and Qajar era is in the upper fifth musical interval. It is shown that during the last 1500 years there exist 2.5 blind musical deviations between harmony of current phonetics and Sassanid Harmony phonetics. This deviation from Qajar era until now is 0.5 blind musical interval. Our results show that the deviation in the harmony of Iranian phonetics from the phonetics of the people of last century is more with respect to the people in the ancient time.
THE IMPACT OF COMPETITION ON RELIGIOUS DEMOGRAPHICS IN KOREA
Authors: Kim Staci Jin-young
Published: October 2024

Korea has undergone dramatic change since the 1970s when economic development kicked into high gear. Unprecedentedly fast industrialization accelerated the phenomenon of rural-urban migration. As a result, traditional society which had previously been centered by regional ties and kinship began eroding. The values and norms that were common in the past came to lose their power as Korean people have pursued "free market values," "growth," and "social stability." In other words, the acceleration of the free market compelled competition among individuals. The victories earned from these competitions secured capital surpluses whereas failure meant being degraded to the urban lower class. Due to this fear, the tendency to pursue stability became dominant among Koreans. During this era in the 1970s, religion explosively expanded for a certain period of time owing to social and psychological anxieties that had been born from previously unknown levels of competition in Korea.
Kashmir Struggle for Freedom: Proposed Solutions
Authors: Aurangzeb Muhammad , Akhtar Saleem , Ali Kamran , Hayat Nasar , Amir Shamaila
Published: October 2024

The central cause of incessant tensions and consecutive wars between two nuclear nations i.e., Pakistan and India in South Asia is the Kashmir dispute for the last seventy-three years. Numerous efforts inclusive of multiple dialogues and negotiations were made, but in vain chiefly because of India’s stubborn agenda, and its inflexible policies and approach towards the stance of Kashmir and also unshaken trust deficits between two hostile enemy neighbors. However, with the abrogation of Article 370 and 35(A) Kashmir conflict has turned into different paradigmatic dimensions. It has not only pushed the valley into an unending turmoil with changing the autonomous status of Jammu and Kashmir. It has also created the enormous imbalance in the demographic status of this region as a Muslim majority state in India. Moreover, most of the local Kashmiris have been struggling for the right to self-determination for many decades which was promised to them by the Instrument of Accession of 1947, and the UN resolutions through a Plebiscite. Therefore, the peaceful solution is the need of the time to make this beautiful heavenly place on earth a place of the mental serene and physical comfort of its inhabitants as they are suffering from an ordeal due to the oppression and human rights violations by Indian security forces. This thorny conflict necessitates and also utterly demands a systematic and sustainable solution with the help of the international community and the United Nations. The outcome of this study depicts that the desire for independence in Kashmir is evident, although a feasible solution to this dispute is not possible.
SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH OF SMALL-SCALE ONLINE RETAIL BUSINESS OWNERS FROM SANTIAGO CITY
Authors: John Ryan S. Baltazar  , Xeline Mae C. Bayaua  , Keyzer Lane D. Sanchez
Published: October 2024

The Covid-19 Pandemic hampered the growth and sustainability of small-scale online businesses. Companies were forced to devise strategies that would allow them to survive the economic downturn. The complex issue of small business growth necessitates further investigation. This study looked into the sustainability and growth of small-scale online retail businesses. This study used a qualitative research, particularly, phenomenology conducted at Santiago City, Philippines. The participants were twelve (12) purposively selected small-scale online retail business owners. The research study involved face-to-face, semi-structured interviews. The open-ended nature of the questions allowed the participants to express their personal experiences. The themes which arose from the experiences and factors associated with the sustainability and growth of small-scale online business owners are linked with the following themes: establishing the business name, knowing whom to do the business with, resorting to online business, decision-making is well-planned, the going still gets tough, uncertainties in financial management, poor access to finance and customer relationship related themes. The themes which depict the challenges and coping mechanisms of the entrepreneurs are also presented.  The entrepreneurs employed strategies aligned with contingency management and they relied to their skills and knowledge in running their business in order to attain sustainability and allow the firm to grow.  The retail business owners have gone through financial difficulties such as cash flow shortfall, scarce fund and unforeseen reparation, more so challenged by cut-throat competition.  And in order to cope, the entrepreneurs enforced the entity’s unique selling proposition, financial management and cultivated a steadfast mindset.
Impactos do tratamento com semaglutida na progressão da doença renal crônica em pacientes diabéticos
Authors: Sousa Milena de Almeida Campista , Toledo Linares Bernardo , Soranço Castilho Camila , Salomão Maria Clara , Do Carmo Mattos Maria
Published: October 2024

A Doença Renal Crônica (DRC) é uma complicação comum do Diabetes mellitus (DM), resultante da hiperglicemia crônica que danifica os vasos sanguíneos renais. A semaglutida, um agonista do receptor de GLP-1, tem demonstrado benefícios no controle glicêmico e potencial efeito nefroprotetor. O estudo visa avaliar os efeitos da semaglutida na taxa de filtração glomerular (TFG) e na albuminúria em pacientes diabéticos com DRC. Para isso, foram analisados estudos de coorte, ensaios clínicos randomizados e casos-controle publicados entre 2022 e 2024 na base de dados MEDLINE. Utilizaram-se os descritores “semaglutida”, “doença renal crônica” e “diabetes”, e foram incluídos estudos que avaliaram impactos na TFG e albuminúria em pacientes com DRC em uso de semaglutida. Estudos não relacionados ou pouco claros foram excluídos. Após aplicar os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, 4 estudos foram selecionados. Esses estudos indicaram que o uso de semaglutida melhora o controle glicêmico, reduzindo citocinas inflamatórias e estresse oxidativo renal, melhorando a função endotelial glomerular e retardando a progressão da DRC. O ensaio clínico FLOW mostrou redução significativa da albuminúria e preservação da TFG. Outros estudos, como o SUSTAIN 6, também demonstraram estabilização da TFG e diminuição da albuminúria com semaglutida subcutânea. No entanto, um estudo com semaglutida oral indicou redução na TFG sem impacto significativo na albuminúria. Portanto, a semaglutida é eficaz no manejo da DRC em pacientes diabéticos, promovendo melhoria dos desfechos renais. Porém, mais estudos são necessários para reforçar essas conclusões.
Influencia del tamaño de las partículas del agregado reactivo frente a los álcalis en las barras de mortero.
Authors: Falcone Darío D. , Coelho dos Santos, Gabriela S.
Published: October 2024

Uno de los temas más investigados vinculado a la durabilidad de las estructuras de hormigón es la reacción álcali-sílice (RAS), ya que esta reacción se produce dentro del hormigón y provoca fallas estructurales de gran importancia cuando no es controlada. Para que se produzca necesitamos un agregado potencialmente reactivo, álcalis (cemento portland) y humedad. La reacción produce un gel silico-alcalino expansivo que genera fisuras y deterioro de las estructuras de hormigón. Otros factores que controlanla RASson el porcentaje y el tamaño de partícula de agregado reactivo, que pueden generar un efecto de “pessimum” produciendo valores de máxima expansión en morteros u hormigones.En el presente trabajo se tratará de establecer, mediante el ensayo acelerado de la barra de mortero, si el efecto de “pessimum” se hace efectivo a un tamaño de partícula específico de agregado reactivo. En la confección de los morteros se utilizó un agregado fino compuesto por 90% de arena natural sílico-feldespática no reactiva y un 10% de arenisca “de Chaco” (arena de trituración) potencialmente reactiva, tomando de está última diferentes fracciones granulométricas para la realización de las distintas mezclas. Los resultados del ensayo físico y el análisis petrográfico de las barras muestran que los mayores valores de expansión coinciden con un rango granulométrico determinado y estos resultados se corroboran por la presencia de los rasgos deletéreos observados durante el estudio petrográfico.
Estabilización de subrasante loéssica con silicato de sodio líquido
Authors: Cruz María Pía , Martin Schmädke Ítalo
Published: October 2024

Se busca identificar la dosificación óptima para uso vial del silicato de sodio líquido (Na2SiO3) con sedimentos loéssicos erodables de la provincia de Córdoba (Argentina), para así lograr una eficiente estabilización físico química del suelo. El silicato de sodio puede ser utilizado en estabilización de suelos cuando existen sales de calcio en la matriz del suelo o diluidas en agua, pues esto origina silicatos gelatinosos de calcio insolubles, que al hidratarse producen un magnífico agente cementante. Esta aplicación pretende estabilizar subrasantes de caminos rurales erodables y acarcavados. Los caminos de tierra representan el 87% de la red vial provincial. La estabilización propuesta logra disminuir la erodabilidad superficial, bajar el índice de plasticidad, aumentar notablemente la resistencia al corte no drenado del suelo e incrementar su valor soporte. Esto se traduce en reducción de costos de rehabilitación y mantenimiento de los caminos.
Caracterização geológica-geotécnica de solos argilosos do Vale do Ribeira para serem empregados como barreiras selantes
Authors: Ruiz Rodriguez Jaqueline , Guimarães Silvestre Rodrigues Valéria
Published: October 2024

Los sistemas de barreras impermeabilizantes y cobertura son fundamentales en el encapsulamiento de residuos, desempeñando funciones tales como aislamiento y disminución de la infiltración en el caso de las coberturas, además de minimizar la migración de contaminantes. En este contexto, la caracterización geológica-geotécnica del suelo es importante para evaluar si podrá ser usado o no como uno de estos sistemas, además de proveer datos de sus propiedades, lo que facilita la comprensión de las posibles interacciones entre el suelo y el contaminante. El objetivo de este trabajo fue caracterizar suelos arcillosos de la región del Valle del río Ribeira (Brasil). En estos suelos se realizaron ensayos de  granulometría, análisis térmico, capacidad de intercambio catiónico (CIC), superficie especifica (SE), conductividad hidráulica, contenido de materia orgánica y límites de Atterberg. Los ensayos granulométricos indican que los suelos analizados son materiales finos, arcilla-limo. Los ensayos de CIC, SE y los análisis térmicos, pusieron de manifiesto que la arcilla predominante es la caolinita. Los ensayos de límites de Atterberg dieron índices de plasticidad están entre 29,94 y 33,55 %, valores característicos de arcillas altamente plásticas. Todos los suelos muestran baja conductividad hidráulica (10-8 a 10-9 m / s), la que se considera adecuada para el uso en revestimientos. Se concluye que estos suelos presentan características similares, con relación a los aspectos geológicos-geotécnicos y pueden ser considerados adecuados para su empleo como barreras impermeabilizantes y coberturas.
The Baltic Agenda in the Strategies of Russia’s Baltic Regions and Municipalities
Authors:   Institute for Regional Economic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Gres Robert A. ,   Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Published: October 2024

Quantitative content analysis was employed to examine 63 strategies for the socioeconomic development of regions and municipalities within Russian Baltic territories. The aim was to assess the extent to which the ‘Baltic agenda’ – themes specific to this area – manifest themselves in the documents. Strategies developed between 2010 and 2023 and in force as of February 2024 were analysed. Indices of manifestation (IM) were calculated based on the number of mentions of 77 marker words. The formula for IM calculation includes the absolute number of mentions of words, adjusted for their significance, which was determined by their frequency of use and location within the text of the strategy. The IM was computed for three interrelated directions: Baltic, European and global. The maximum values of IM are characteristic of the strategy of the Kaliningrad region, which, in addition to objective factors, is due to the unusual voluminosity of the document. At the municipal level, the most impressive performances on this measure are seen in municipalities of the Kaliningrad region (Kaliningrad, Zelenogradsk, Gusev, Slavsk, Baltiysk and Bagrationovsk), Vyborg in the Leningrad region and Pskov. For Kaliningrad and Vyborg, two strategy versions were examined, making it possible to observe changes in the volume and focus on Baltic issues: the strategies are becoming shorter, with diminishing attention given to the Baltic agenda. A map diagram was drawn to illustrate the division of municipal strategies into five groups for each direction. Spatial differentiation is evident: the average IM value for the documents of the inner band of the Russian Baltic area is 2.7 times that for strategies of the outer band.
Moving towards technological sovereignty: a new global trend and the Russian specifics
Authors:   Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Smorodinskaya Nataliya V. , Katukov Daniel D. ,   Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: October 2024

This paper investigates the global trend of the early 2020s, characterized by securitization of industrial strategies and the course towards technological self-sufficiency/sovereignty (the TS course) in both developed and developing countries, accompanied by geopolitical fragmentation of the world economy. We first identify typical features of the process of securitization of industrial policy in the context of its historical models’ evolution, then consider parameters of the TS course, including motives, objectives, tools, and risks, in Western nations (EU and USA) and in leading BRICS members (China, India, Brazil). It is shown that Western countries strive for product and technological independence from China while aiming for global leadership in the field of semiconductor (USA) or green (EU) technologies. Conversely, China aims for a central role in the global economy, prioritizing technological independence from the West. In India and Brazil, the TS course is shaped by structural economic challenges and the risks of growth slowdown. Against this background, we proceed to examine Russia’s TS course, analyzing its rationale, design of TS projects, as well as limitations and risks posed by sanctions. Then we highlight distinctions between Russia’s TS course and its foreign analogues, as well as reveal risks of Russia’s increasing technological dependence on China. The conclusion suggests that achieving TS, driven by security imperatives, may present a more formidable challenge than anticipated by governments across different types of countries.
Inequality among residents and enterprises in the Latvian online market of digital marketing
Authors:   Daugavpils University, Čižo Edmunds , Bogdanova Nelly ,   Daugavpils University, Mietule Iveta ,   Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Kokarevica Anita ,   Riga Stradins University, Kudins Janis ,   Daugavpils University
Published: October 2024

Despite the widespread adoption of digital technologies and their potential to break down traditional barriers in business and communication, many Latvian residents and enterprises still lack access to digital marketing tools and the advantages they offer. This article aims to analyze inequality among residents and enterprises in the Latvian online market of digital marketing. The conceptual basis of the study is the technology acceptance model (TAM), the theory of digital divide and the resource approach based on the theory of social fields. For dynamic analysis of statistical data, the con(di)vergence of indicators of the involvement of various socio-demographic and geographical groups of Latvian residents and enterprises in the online market of digital marketing is assessed. The empirical study is based on Latvian statistics for 2013—2022 (for some indicators — 2023). The results of the study show that the development of digital marketing in Latvia is happening very quickly, but the potential for development still remains very large, since with 90 % of Latvian residents regularly (at least once a week) using the internet, more than 30 % of Latvians have not yet made a purchase or order on the internet. The development of digital marketing in Latvia reduces socio-demographic and geographical inequalities among residents and enterprises in the online market in relation to the ‘digital inequality of input’ (access to the online market), but in relation to the ‘digital inequality of output’ (returns from this access) the equalizing opportunities of digital marketing in Latvia (especially in its regions) are limited by the specifics of the functioning of the economy based on social capital. In this economy, models and theories developed for the economy based on innovation practically do not work. The novelty of this study is a comprehensive analysis of the general background and dynamics of the development of the Latvian online market of digital marketing in the context of digital inequality among residents and enterprises.