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AC Motor Monitoring and Controlling Using IoT
Authors: Burade Piyush , Aurase Ravi , Hirapure Anjali , Chawardol Rohini
Published: May 2023

The design of IOT technology is shown to monitor and diagnose the performance of a three-phase induction motor and record crucial operational characteristics. Today's technology is rapidly tied to the Internet of Things (IOT), keeping things connected efficiently. For the purpose of gathering and processing induction motor parameters, the solutions given include an IOT-based platform. The parameters are made up of sensors, including humidity, temperature, voltage, and current sensors. With the help of the pocket IOT application, this data may be shown on a smartphone, accessed via web sites, and stored in a cloud platform. It will be promptly informed if performance limits are exceeded. To prevent motor downtime, an induction motor can be checked and immediate action taken can save money and time. Utilising IOT to monitor induction motors has several benefits, including notification of problem alerts and historical data for preventative maintenance.

Recent technological advancements have greatly improved the quality, speed, and ease of our lives. This article explains how to manage and control induction motors (IOT) using the Internet of Things. The IOT is more effective and convenient for controlling systems because it can be used from anywhere via Wi-Fi. This intelligent system's main objective is to prevent induction motor failure by taking preventive measures. Because of its many benefits, including their self-starting nature, low cost, high power factor, and robust construction, induction motors are utilised in a wide range of applications, including those for electric vehicles, businesses, and agricultural areas. In order to maximise motor efficiency and assure safe and reliable operation, it is crucial to identify defects in motors as soon as possible using the best smart protection approach currently available. Remote monitoring is possible for the induction motor's speed, voltage, current, temperature, humidity, and other electrical, mechanical, and environmental parameters because errors in these areas seriously damage the motors and have an impact on the induction motor's ability to function in other applications. In this system for monitoring and controlling Induction using IOT, a number of sensors are employed to acquire the motor data in real-time and a relay is used to control the motor. The proposed system will collect and analyse induction motor parameters in real-time using an IOT-based platform.
Legal Protection of Regional Special Banana Crips
Food Products in Bandar Lampung City
Authors: Fitri Maulida , Zainuri Muhamad
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the legal protection of regional specialty food products in the City of Bandar Lampung based on Law Number 30 of 2000 concerning Trade Secrets. What are the obstacles in legal protection of regional specialty food products in the city of Bandar Lampung? The method used in this research is qualitative. The results of this study indicate that regional food products and their variations in Bandar Lampung City are protected as a trade secret based on Law Number 30 of 2000 concerning Trade Secrets because they are confidential, have economic value, and are kept confidential. If there is a violation of the trade secret, then there are strict criminal sanctions in Law Number 30 of 2000 concerning Trade Secrets.
Increasing Number of Cases of Divorce in India after
Lockdown
Authors: Sarfraz Momin Abdullah , Ajaz Ansari Shabnoor Bano
Published: May 2023

When a marital status is dissolved between a man and woman it is known as
Divorce. After petition is filed by the women or man, the separation is granted by the court
of law. It had been observed that about 7 out of the 10 calls received by an advocate in a
day are about divorce. To be specific, it is noted that there is 20% growth in divorce cases
after the court resumes after lockdown. Bill passed in the parliament in the mid-1950s
provided for women property rights, outlawed polygamy and allowed partners to file for
divorce. The laws were further twisted in 1976 to allow divorce by mutual consent. Divorce
is one of the most horrible and painful encounters in an individual's life. Divorce is the
end of a marriage, dropping the legal obligations and duties of marriage and dissolving the
obligations of marital status among a couple. Divorce is perhaps the hardest situation a
family can go through. Not so far in the past the word 'Divorce' was unimaginable.
Individuals even delayed their enduring marriages to maintain a strategic distance from
divorce but this situation isn’t the same any longer. Everywhere throughout the world, the
rate of divorce among couples is growing at a disturbing rate.
Sustainable development goals and the triangle of ESG investments
Authors:   University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania, Bele Alexandra Maria , Sabău-Popa Claudia Diana ,   University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania, Secară Oana Maria ,   University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania
Published: May 2023

The concept of sustainable development has had an enormous effect on the world in recent decades. A company's economic activities need to be organized in a way that takes into account how they will affect society, the environment, and corporate governance standards (ESG). This is what sustainable development means. One of the key trends in the growth of the international business community has been the ESG approach. Many people assert that the financial sector is the engine that drives behind ESG because of its goals to protect the environment, the general public, and to promote responsible investment. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their recent evolution are explained in this article using a qualitative research methodology. We'll also demonstrate how the 17 goals are intended to guide society's cautious development. We will contrast the first 10 sustainability-focused funds available on the market in light of the evidence that financial instruments have emerged on the market to enable businesses to undertake an ESG transformation more easily. At the same time, using the SDG indicators from the European Union, can compare the period before and during COVID 19. In this particular case, the primary focus will be on their contribution to the acceptance of the idea of sustainable development as well as their importance in the development of ESG principles affected by pandemics. The paper concentrates on the dependency between SDGs and ESG in light of the expanding significance of the sustainable development concept.
Financial education among adults in Romania
Authors:   Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, Arad, Romania, Sidor Vanesa Luisa , Manațe Daniel ,   Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, Arad, Romania
Published: May 2023

The aim of this paper is to highlight the need for financial education among adults in Romania. For this purpose, we will take as a starting point the current level of financial knowledge that the target group possesses. The research's central hypothesis is the relationship between our nation's educational level and the current economic and financial predicament. Therefore, the traditional questionnaire will serve as the primary research method for this study. The information obtained from the questionnaire will be related to statistical data concerning the financial field in Romania, with the main result being the dimension of the impact of the educational element in the financial life of Romanians.
Comparative analysis of financial results and share prices of companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange in 2022
Authors:   ", Siminică Marian ,   University of Craiova, Craiova, Romania  Institute of Financial Studies, Bucharest, Romania "
Published: May 2023

The evolution of trading prices of stocks is influenced by a multitude of factors, some of which are specific to each company (such as financial results, dividend distribution rate, various events that influence its evolution, etc.), while others are of a macroeconomic nature (global economic or political events, general market trends, etc.) or emotional. The intensity of the influence of these factors differs from one company to another, as well as from one period to another. A lot of uncertainty in financial markets marked the year 2022. The amplification of the inflationary phenomenon, the energy crisis, as well as the risks generated by the conflict in Ukraine, made investors reluctant in the stock market, taking positions of "wait and see", often avoiding making major decisions. At the same time, numerous companies, especially those in the energy sector, achieved exceptional financial results, far exceeding what they had obtained in previous years. Although, according to financial theory, there is a close relationship between financial results and the evolution of trading prices of stocks, the results of the study carried out for the year 2022, including the companies listed on the main market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, do not confirm such a relationship. Although net profit increased significantly in 2022 compared to 2021, trading prices did not follow such a trend, being in decline for most of the analyzed companies.
The value of public audit - theories and empirical evidence
Authors:   University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania, Cîmpan Marius , Păcuraru-Ionescu Cătălin-Paul ,   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Borlea Sorin Nicolae ,   "University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania Babes-Bolyai University, Institute of European Research, Cluj-Napoca, Romania  Vasile Goldis “Western” University of Arad, Arad, Romania "
Published: May 2023

This study is a review of the main issues in public audit. The theoretical concepts of operation, organizational differences, national and regional peculiarities, visions of specialists in the field, etc. are investigated. Practically all states in the world have institutions or commissions with the ability to check the bodies that work with public money. There are three basic models based on which any superior entity in the public audit functions: Westminster, the board of administration, and Napoleonic. Obviously, variations may appear. However, there are more and more trends of structural and functional similarity of higher institutions. Their sources are classified into three types of isomorphism: coercive, mimetic and normative. For a deeper analysis, we did not limit ourselves to findings of the structures, but we even addressed the theoretical bases of the necessity or value of the public audit. Within the broader framework of neo-institutional theory, we have reviewed six economic and administrative theories that could explain the demand for public audit: agency theory, signal theory, assurance theory, management control theory, governance theory, and confirmation theory. In order not to remain only in the strictly theoretical framework, we also discussed the opinions of specialists working in the field, expressed through a questionnaire administered by the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions. The conclusions try to foreshadow some future trends in public audit, under the pressure of current economic transformations.
"The impact of liquidity management on profitability: empirical study on retail companies in Romania "
Authors:   Transilvania University of Brașov, Brașov, Romania, Maxim Lucian Gabriel
Published: May 2023

"Companies operate in markets that are always changing. The business climate is marked by a number of changes, including rapidly growing markets, financial crisis, technical progress, competition and innovation. This research paper measures the impact of liquidity on profitability, represented by the rate of return on capital employed (ROCE) for companies in the retail trade industry in Romania. The independent variable liquidity conversion cycle was also taken into account in the research, the result of the regression applied to the panel data referring to the analyzed period of 9 years, 2013-2021, showing that among the independent variables, the current liquidity rate, the cycle liquidity conversion, total assets and dependent variable ROCE, there are significant and negative relationships. Also, between the independent variables the immediate liquidity rate, the turnover and the dependent variable ROCE, there is a significant but positive relationship, the conclusion being that paying more attention to the cash conversion cycle but also to the current liquidity rate, can cause a increase in the profitability of companies in the Romanian retail industry. "
"Monetary policy measures and strategies in the context of the adoption of the euro currency "
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, Mîndrican Ioana Manuela
Published: May 2023

"The importance of knowing the effects resulting from the adoption and implementation of monetary policy decisions on economic variables is a decisive factor of this article, which directed our attention to the issue of monetary policy measures. Taking into account the thematic area, this concept falls, without exception, in the field of the monetary economy, so it allows the author to carry out a rigorous, complex analysis supported by notions found in the field of finance, economic-financial integration, international relations, as well as macroeconomics. Identifying the behavior of central banks in establishing monetary policy strategies constitutes the fundamental objective of the paper and can provide a conclusive and appropriate picture of both the objectives considered and their prioritization. A standard approach in this context is to estimate a central bank reaction function in the form of a Taylor rule. By using the previously mentioned method, the identification of the final objectives of the monetary policy authorities through the lens of the promoted policy is considered. The analysis will focus on states such as Romania, Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic, all committed to adopting a single currency according to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The present analysis has brought to the fore the monetary policy measures and strategies used mainly by Central and Eastern European central banks. "
Pembinaan Bacaan dan Tata Cara Salat Pada TK/TPA di Kelurahan Sangiasseri Kecamatan Sinjai Selatan Kab. Sinjai Sulawesi Selatan
Authors: Lusi Sulistiana  , Hamka Hamka , Indra Satriani
Published: May 2023

TK-TPA Nurudda’wah Cappagalung merupakan salal satu TK-TPA yang ada di Kelurahan Sangiasser Kec. Sinjai Selatan Kab. SInjai. Selawesi Selatan. Dimana anak-anak yang belajar di TK-TPA Tersebut masih minim pengetahuannya terkait salat baik salat wajib amuapun salat sunnah. Pada saat melakukan salat masih banyak diantara mereka bermain-main, karena banyak yang belum mengetahui Gerakan dan bacaan salat. Oleh karena itu dilakukan pendampinga  sebagai bentuk pengabdian untuk mengajar bacaan dan tata salat anak-anak yang belajar di TK-TPA tersebut. Adapun tujuan dari pembinaan ini yakni mengembangkan wawasan dan pengetahuan tentang bacaan dan tata cara salat. Pengabdian ini menggunakan metode pengumpulan data melalui pengamatan dan informasi dari masyarakat.  Sehingga dapat diterapkan pembinaan dengan cara ceramah, menghafal dan peraktek Gerakan salat. Hasil ini dapat menjadi acuan masyarakat setembap atau Pembina TK-TPA dalam melanjutkan pembinaan sehingga pesertanya dapat menjalankan salat dengan baik dean benar sesui tuntunan Islam
Adolescents’ self-reported health status, behaviours and health issues addressed during routine school doctor consultations in Switzerland: an observational study
Authors: Rachamin Yael , Nerlich Sofia Elena , Jäger Levy , De Gani Saskia Maria , Favre Olivier , Senn Oliver
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND: We aimed to investigate the self-reported health status and behaviours of 7th-grade adolescents, associations with gender and educational track, as well as health issues addressed during routine school doctor consultations in Switzerland.
METHODS: Data on health status and behaviours, specifically general well-being, stimulant and addictive substance use, bullying/violence, exercise, nutrition and health protection, and puberty/sexuality, were drawn from routinely collected self-assessment questionnaires from 1076 (of a total of 1126) students from 14 schools in the Swiss canton of Zug in 2020. Data on health issues addressed in school doctor consultations were collected by nine school doctors (for 595 individual consultations). Multilevel logistic regression analyses were used to investigate the association of gender and educational track with unfavourable health status or behaviours.
RESULTS: Although 92% (n = 989) of the students reported being happy or satisfied overall, 21% (n = 215) often or almost always felt sad, and 5-10% had repeatedly been seriously physically hurt (n = 67), sexually harassed with words (n = 88) or experienced uncomfortable physical contact (n = 60). Female gender and a lower educational track were associated with unfavourable health status. In 90% (n = 533) of the school doctor consultations, at least one topic of disease prevention or health promotion was addressed, whereby the topics addressed depended strongly on the individual school doctors.
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings revealed that unfavourable health status and behaviours were prevalent among adolescents but the health topics addressed in school doctor consultations were not tailored to students’ self-reported health issues. A school-based approach that strengthens adolescents’ health literacy and provides opportunities for patient-centred counselling has the potential to improve the current and future health of adolescents and, ultimately, adults. To realise this potential, it is essential for school doctors to be sensitised and trained to address students’ health concerns. Emphasis should be placed on the importance of patient-centred counselling, the high prevalence of bullying, and gender and educational differences.
A Study of Fixed Current and Automatic Tube Current Modulation at a Fixed Low Tube Voltage in Low-dose Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging of Infant Lungs
Authors: Chen Wushuang , Tang Shilong , Xu Zhen , Chen Xin , Zheng Yinglan , He Ling
Published: May 2023

Background: With the development of computed tomography (CT) technology, the number of infants undergoing CT examination has increased. Recently, problems associated with radiation exposure have attracted the public attention, and low-dose CT examination has become the research focus. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the feasibility of a fixed ultralow tube current combined with iDose4 iterative reconstruction at a low tube voltage (80 kV) in low-dose CT scanning of infant lungs. Patients and Methods: Ninety infants, aged 0 - 3 years, undergoing enhanced chest CT scan (including plain CT scan and arterial scan), were included in the experimental group. In the experimental group, plain CT scan was performed at 80 kV under a fixed tube current (30 mA), and arterial phase CT scan was carried out at 80 kV with automatic tube current modulation (30 - 150 mA). Meanwhile, 90 infants, aged 0 - 3 years, undergoing non-enhanced chest CT scan, were randomly recruited as the control group. For the control group, plain CT scan was performed at 80 kV with automatic tube current modulation (30-150 mA). In each examination, the iDose4 iterative reconstruction technique was used for reconstruction. The volume CT dose index (CTDIvol), dose-length product (DLP), effective dose (ED, measured using a 32-cm diameter phantom), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and overall subjective quality of plain CT scans were analyzed and compared between the experimental and control groups. Results: Regarding the radiation dose in different age groups, the ED (mSv) was significantly lower in the experimental group compared to the control group (0-1-year-old subgroup: 0.48 ± 0.05 mSv in the experimental group vs. 0.91 ± 0.19 mSv in the control group, P < 0.05; 1-2-year-old subgroup: 0.50 ± 0.01 mSv in the experimental group vs. 0.75 ± 0.10 mSv in the control group, P < 0.05; and 2-3-year-old subgroup: 0.46 ± 0.05 mSv in the experimental group vs. 0.79 ± 0.11 mSv in the control group, P < 0.05). The image SNR was higher in the control group compared to the experimental group (P < 0.05), while the difference in subjective image quality was not significant between the experimental and control groups (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The chest CT examination of infants, aged 0 - 3 years, at a low tube voltage (80 kV) and a fixed tube current (30 mA), combined with the iDose4 iterative reconstruction technique, and the obtained images met the diagnostic criteria...
Determination of COVID-19 Mortality and Morbidity in Women Who Had Cesarean Sections and Terminated Pregnancies
Authors: Alavi Seyed Mohammad Amin , Bahrami Samaneh , Kavousi Elham , Saadati Najmieh , Najafian Mahin
Published: May 2023

Background: COVID-19 infection is a contemporary global concern with serious ramifications. This disease is caused by a virus belonging to the Coronaviridae family named SARS-CoV-2. Immunologic and physiologic changes during pregnancy make pregnant women more susceptible to viral infection, especially COVID-19. Objectives: The present study aimed to identify the clinical manifestations, radiologic findings, indications for cesarean delivery, underlying conditions, and the critical outcome of mothers and newborns regarding COVID-19 women who had cesarean sections and terminated pregnancies. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on the mortality and morbidity rates of 98 women with terminated pregnancies infected with COVID-19 at the time of their cesarean delivery. The demographic, clinical, and pregnancy data were collected from Razi Teaching Hospital between March 2020 and March 2021 and analyzed using SPSS version 24. Results: The mean age was 31.31 ± 7.16, and the mean gestational age was 36.45 ± 3.334 weeks. The most prevalent cause of cesarean section was fetal distress (28%), followed by preeclampsia and meconium aspiration. The most common symptoms were sore throat, cough, fever, nausea, diarrhea, and weakness; moreover, hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus were the most predominant underlying diseases. The mean duration for hospitalization was 5.21 ± 4.584 days, the maternal death rate was 5.1%, and the neonatal death rate was 2%. Conclusions: The majority of women infected with COVID-19 had cesarean sections and terminated pregnancies in the third trimester. This highlights the need for better care and education for mothers in this period. The body mass index (BMI) level and obesity are strongly associated with COVID-19 severity. Furthermore, healthcare workers should pay more attention to underlying diseases during pregnancy.
Teachers' and students’ perceptions and practices in promoting a sense of community for blended education
Authors: Pei Linlin , Poortman Cindy , Schildkamp Kim , Benes Nieck
Published: May 2023

Blended learning is not a new concept, but has attracted increased interest among higher education institutions in preparing for future education. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many teachers have gained extensive experience with online and digital education. Yet, maintaining social engagement amongst and with students, while motivating them to actively participate in their learning, remains a momentous challenge for teachers working in a blended learning environment [1]. Poor social interactions cause a negative impact on the quality of blended learning [2], culminating in students feeling lonely, isolated, and losing motivation [3]. As such, a sense of community will be crucial, but may be difficult to achieve due to limited physical classroom time. This study addresses students' and teachers' viewpoints, and seeks to answer the question: What are the perceptions and practices of students and teachers regarding promoting a sense of community in a blended learning environment? A qualitative methodology is utilized, including non-participant observation, document analysis, and interviews for data collection and analysis. Firstly, the findings of this study enhance our understanding of teachers' perceptions, practices, and challenges for cultivating SoC. Secondly, this study provides information for professional development of teachers that carry out blended education. Finally, we hope this study can support higher education institutions in preparing and reshaping for the future.
Engineering students’ motivation for learning in challenge-driven project courses: a qualitative pilot study
Authors: Pantzos Panagiotis , Rosén Anders , Buckley Jeffrey , Gumaelius Lena
Published: May 2023

This pilot study explores engineering students’ motivation for learning and studying through the lens of Self-Determination Theory (SDT). Five postgraduate students from a research-intensive Swedish university participated in semi-structured qualitative interviews about their study experiences from different Challenge-Driven Education (CDE) courses. It adds to the limited, existing literature on CDE and is the first to study it from a purely motivational perspective. As this is a pilot study, the primary intent of the data analysis concerns the first two phases of Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis approach - familiarisation and immersion in the data and generating initial codes. A combination of inductive and deductive approaches to analysing the data were used, and preliminary motivational factors emerged from the interviews are illustrated according to the SDT concepts. A variety of motivations for learning and studying, such as innovation, real-world problem solving, contribution to the society, and trial for following master thesis projects, emerged from the data and positioned on the self-determination continuum in which different types of regulations are guiding students’ behaviours simultaneously. Furthermore, autonomy in the choice of a project, feedback and assignment deadlines, and relationships within group work, enhanced or/and undermined the three psychological needs defined by SDT; autonomy, competence and relatedness. Preliminary findings are discussed in relation to the SDT literature, and practical applications are suggested for supporting the motivational needs of engineering students. Finally plans for a continuation of the study are discussed in light of this initial phase.
Know-how transfer in an entrepreneurial ecosystem
Authors: Pedrós Cayo Lorena , Márquez Gómez María , Giménez Carbó Esther , Gómez Martín M.
Published: May 2023

Universities have a very important role in entrepreneurial education. University students are not only trained in their specific areas, but they are also trained in entrepreneurial skills to lead teams and to develop leading innovations that will be applied into different markets. Since 2012, the entrepreneurial ecosystem from Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain), StartUPV, has implemented several education programs for its community, creating a whole learning roadmap with specific training for each stage of the startup. For instance: hypothesis validation, sales funnel, finance, etc. However, one of the main challenges was how to transfer the know-how generated by each startup to the entire ecosystem. Beyond mentoring some projects altruistically, the need was detected to create a framework in which the entrepreneurs themselves could share their knowledge with the rest of their colleagues in the ecosystem. To this end, StartUPV Academies were created in 2015. These sessions consist of small training pills, led by a member of one of the startups in the ecosystem, on a variety of topics: a new programming language, tips for creating marketing campaigns on social networks, how to negotiate with investors, etc. More than 200 entrepreneurs have attended the StartUPV Academies, and an average of 8 sessions have been held per year. In this paper we analyze these programs, including the main conclusions of more than 5 years of implementation.
Two applications for teaching and Telecommunication Engineering students the atmospheric effects on the optical channels. Applications in Astronomy, Mechanical Engineering and Telecommunications
Authors: Salazar Suárez Ferran , Marzoa Domínguez Antonio , Crusellas Izquierdo Marc
Published: May 2023

Atmospheric turbulence is one of the limiting phenomena in interesting applications and fields such of optical telecommunications and Observational Astronomy. Both Telecommunication and Aerospace Engineering students may encounter those applications in their professional careers, thus, there is the necessity to introduce this phenomenon and its impact on those fields at the academic formation stage. In order to teach students of the principles and effects of the atmospheric turbulence in optical propagation, and to illustrate how to solve these problems, two different applications written in MATLAB© were developed. In this communication both applications and the theoretical background are presented, and the designed activity for Telecommunication Engineers is shown. Results obtained by students and their experience performing the activity are also presented.
Return Migration of Health Care Professionals and the Transformation of Medical Practices: Bulgaria and Romania in Focus
Authors:   Central European University, European Association of Social Anthropologists, SYNYO GmbH, Sofia University, Universitatea Babeş-Bolyai, DENEVA Neda
Published: May 2023

This paper analyses the category of returning health professionals in the field of maternal and child health in Bulgaria and Romania. It looks at the motivations, trajectories and experiences of return migrants on one hand, and on the effects their return migration has on the ways they themselves practice medicine at an individual level and the efforts and steps they take for bringing in transformations at a systemic level. The concept of “medical habitus” is used to grasp the reflexive move that medical professionals are compelled to make when shifting between different medical systems. The result of this shift is transfer of knowledge and transformative effects on the medical system that is framed as “professional remittances”.
Wake Work as Ethic
Authors: Lamarre Ashley ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: May 2023

In this paper, I argue that scholars who reproduce photographs of Black people for subversive purposes should pursue alternative modes of re-exhibition other than carelessly reproducing said photographs as is. Christina Sharpe’s care-based method of wake work, performed within In the Wake: On Blackness and Being (2016), is one such form of ethical exhibitorship. Care, in this text, is the pursuit of the full context of the afterlives of slavery against oppressive narratives about Black people and their lived experience to reach a clearer level of understanding and engagement with people experiencing anti-Blackness. In section one, I will analyze Mariana Ortega and Saidiya Hartman’s engagements with photographic representation. In section two, I will explicate Sharpe’s account of the wake and wake work, emphasizing the role of care. In section three, I will explore the limitations of wake work, mainly the tension between wake-filled reproductions and careful discretion.
Leibniz and the Three Degrees of Infinity
Authors: Arthur Richard T. W. ,   The Leibniz Society of North America
Published: May 2023

In these remarks on Ohad Nachtomy’s account of Leibniz’s philosophy of the infinite in his recent book, Living Mirrors, I focus on his suggestion that living creatures be interpreted as exemplifying the second of the three degrees of infinity that Leibniz articulates in 1676, as things which are infinite in their own kind. For the infinity characterizing created substances cannot be the highest degree, which is reserved by Leibniz for the divine substance, while Nachtomy sees the lowest degree as applicable only to “entia rationis such as numbers and relations”. Against this, I argue that the lowest or syncategorematic infinite applies to any multiplicity or magnitude that is greater than any assignable, so that something further can always be added; whereas the second degree applies to the divine attributes or perfections, which are maximal in that nothing further of that kind can be added.
The Effect of Forced Exercise on Striatal and Serum Serotonin Levels in a Parkinson’s Mouse Model
Authors: Ozkul Dogru Nadide , Yigit Hatice Kübra , Yildirim Ayşegül Burçin , Ulusal Hasan , Orkmez Mustafa , Yigit Elif , Celik Hakim
Published: May 2023

Objective: The general treatment approach for Parkinson's disease (PD) is L-dopa administration. While L-dopa only relieves dopaminergic deficiency, it has no effect on the serotonergic system, which is thought to be impaired in the disease. The limitations of current treatment methods have made it necessary to discover new approaches to the treatment of the disease. Studies conducted in recent years report that different types of exercises applied lead to improvement in the symptoms of PD. Exercising decreases serotonin levels and increases dopamine levels. However, the effect of exercise on serotonin levels together with dopamine in PD and its effect on non-motor symptoms such as anxiety and depression are unknown.
Methods: PD is created using MPTP. The exercise groups were given challenging treadmill exercises for 6 weeks. Serotonin and dopamine levels were measured in the striatum and serum. Parkinson's symptoms were examined with pole test and behavioral tests.
Results: Exercise significantly reduced bradykinesia, increased motor activity, and decreased anxiety behaviors in the exercise groups. While exercise increased striatal dopamine levels in all exercise groups, there was no difference in striatal serotonin levels. However, the serotonin serum level was decreased in the PD model group. While treadmill exercise increased striatal dopamine levels in the Parkinson's mouse model, it did not cause any change in striatal serotonin levels. However, the decrease in serum serotonin level was determined only in the MPTP group.
Conclusion: The fact that the decrease in serotonin level was only in the disease group and the lower level of anxiety observed in behavioral experiments suggested that regular treadmill exercise was the reason. However, this improvement was not observed in cases where the anxiety level was very high.
The Effect Of Audit Quality, Human Resource Management, Competitive Advantage, On Financial Decisions And Financial Performance On Expedition Services
Authors: Liku Datu Peres , Paminto H. Ardi , Jamaluddin Jamaluddin
Published: May 2023

The importance of financial management is to ensure a regular and adequate supply of funds. Optimum utilization of the company's organizational finances is of course through financial management. Financial management is an important part of the management financial governance process which includes resource mobilization, program priorities, the budgeting process, all of these activities reflect economic activity and are certainly in accordance with an economic perspective and information systems. For the continuity of good financial governance, it is hoped that appropriate analysis and evidence will be used in making financial decisions or management decisions with economic variables from the economic system through financial performance, competitive advantage, human resource management and audit quality. In a company there are elements that need to be understood such as actions, behaviors that describe everything related to financial management in making decisions in companies with logical considerations. In this study is an overview of the shipping service companies listed on the Indonesian stock exchange with financial governance and boundaries so that problems that arise in financial governance can be observed and narrowed down for a management decision. When patterns are carried out in financial governance through studies of audit quality, human resources, competitive advantage of financial performance, it is hoped that there will be influences that are closely related to each other to support each other in order to achieve a more advanced corporate financial decision, as well as an overview for making a decision that is good and right
Liquidity And Performance Of Banks Listed On The Ghana Stock Exchange
Authors: Kofi Quansah Magnus , Agyemang Opoku Oscar
Published: May 2023

The aim of the study was to examine the effect of liquidity on the performance of banks listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. The study employed annual panel data of 8 out of the 9 banks listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. The random effect model was used with the aid of Hausman test. The data used for the study spans from 2015 to 2019. The study found among other things that 34.8% variation in the return on asset of banks listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange can be explained by sales growth rate, firm size and liquidity. The study revealed that liquidity and sales growth do not have any statistically significant effect on the profitability of banks listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. However, the size of a bank in terms of its total assets has a significant effect on the profitability of banks listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. The study finds that liquidity and sales growth do not have any statistically significant effect on the profitability of banks listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, the size of a bank has statistically significant effect on the return on assets of banks listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. It was recommended that banks listed on the GSE must work on reducing their interest expense to enhance their liquidity positions. Managers of banks listed on the GSE must work at increasing their asset base as there exists a significant relationship between size and profitability
Analysis Of Habib Jafar's Da'wah Message In Login Program At Youtube Chanel Deddy Corbuzier
Authors: Ningsih Widia , Rokibullah Rokibullah , Nailul Muna Anel
Published: May 2023

In today's digital era, social media has become a popular platform to convey messages and information to audiences. One of the contents that is often encountered is da'wah delivered by religious figures or ustadz. One well-known figure is Habib Jafar, who often delivers da'wah messages through the Login program on Deddy Corbuzier's YouTube channel. In this context, it is necessary to analyze the da'wah message conveyed by Habib Jafar in the program to understand the characteristics, objectives, and effectiveness of the da'wah message conveyed. The purpose of this study was to analyze the message of da'wah conveyed by Habib Jafar in the Login program on Deddy Corbuzier's YouTube channel. This research uses a qualitative approach with content analysis methods. The data used is a video recording from the Login program featuring Habib Jafar's da'wah. Researchers will analyze the message of da'wah conveyed, including content, delivery style, and communication strategies used. The results showed that the message of da'wah conveyed by Habib Jafar in the "Login" program on Deddy Corbuzier's YouTube Channel had strong characteristics, clear goals, and effectiveness in reaching the audience. This program has succeeded in being an effective tool in conveying religious messages to the audience in an interesting and relevant way, as well as having a positive influence in motivating the audience to practice religious teachings in their daily lives
Usage of Language Learning Strategy and Integrative Test Competence of Secondary Students
Authors:   Capiz state University Pontevedra Campus Filamer Christian University, A. Laureto Marien , D. Dariagan Andy Bon ,   Capiz state University Pontevedra Campus Filamer Christian University, Cosico Maria Teresa ,   Capiz state University Pontevedra Campus Filamer Christian University
Published: May 2023

This study endeavored to find out the relationship of the Usage of Language Learning Strategy and Integrative Test Competence among secondary students. The level of students’ usage of language learning strategy is “moderate.” This may have happened because at any age during the adolescent’s stage, students’ learning habit is not that established yet. Students have an “average” level of integrative test competence. Yet the male results reveal to low since their attitude towards language learning is not as enthusiastic as with female who got the result of average. The integrative test competence of the secondary students has an “average” level of competence. It is also revealed in the result that there is no significant difference in the level of the integrative test competence among the four grade levels. This could mean that students are not exposed to integrative testing. They are used to discrete testing that is often given by the teachers in every lesson. This could also mean that the level of difficulty appropriate to the level is not observed. Since it is expected that the higher the level, students get to learn more complex lessons that could help improve their competence with the language. The no significant relationship between language learning strategy and integrative test competence could mean that the language learning strategy awareness is not that established to students and that integrative test competence might be influenced by some other factors like exposure to such kind and the holistic approach to the language teaching.
Implementation of Follow the Money in Eradicating Corruption and Money Laundering
Authors: Joeroy Joeroy , N. Sally Jeane , Wiratno Wiratno
Published: May 2023

This study aims to identify and analyze the implementation of follow the money in eradicating corruption and money laundering in order to recover state financial losses. This research is normative research, this research was carried out by examining library materials in the form of primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials, with an empirical-analytical approach, which uses concrete cases to become research objects, and uses relevant theories. The follow the money policy in eradicating corruption and money laundering in Indonesia has not been effective enough in returning assets that have been confiscated and has resulted in losses to state finances. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the system for returning assets resulting from acts of corruption with the Asset Recovery Bill, increasing FINTRAC capacity, strengthening asset confiscation, and cooperation between countries to track assets resulting from crimes abroad and maximize returns through Mutual Legal Assistance. The future policy direction is to strengthen the system for recovering assets and confiscating assets through conviction-based forfeiture and non-conviction-based forfeiture, as well as civil lawsuits. In the Indonesian legal system, the follow the money policy is very important to overcome corruption and money laundering. However, the return on assets is still not optimal. Therefore, the Bill on Asset Recovery and the Bill on Cash Payments as well as the application of Articles 18 and 37 of the Corruption Law are needed to confiscate the proceeds of crime through criminal compensation
Financial Inclusion and SMEs’ Performance: Mediating Effect of Financial Literacy
Authors: O. R. Togun  , Ranti Ogunrinade  , Ola T Olalekan  , T. D. Jooda
Published: May 2023

This study examines the mediating effect of financial literacy on the relationship between financial inclusion and SMEs’ performance. Using a targeted sampling technique, we selected SMEs that have been in operation for 5 years and are duly registered with SMEDAN. Meanwhile, a simple random sample was used to select 250 SME operators or managers for the study. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results show that financial inclusion is positively and significantly associated with SME performance. There is also evidence that financial inclusion is directly related to financial literacy. Furthermore, the results show that financial literacy has a large positive impact on the performance of SMEs. Financial literacy has also been found to partially mediate financial inclusion and SME performance. The study then recommends that small business regulators work with accounting professional organizations to organize financial literacy workshops, seminars, and short courses for small business owners. This goes a long way in making funding more accessible for small business operators.
Measuring the Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth of Pakistan
Authors: Nighat Farooq  , Bushra Sagheer  , Shahid Ali  , Muhammad Ishfaq
Published: May 2023

Over the last three decades, FDI has strengthened its position as a set of advantages at the global level. Economic growth is a common desired outcome for the nations that get its advantages. Such outcomes do not manifest in the same form in all recipient economies and hence allow the opportunity to examine this relationship at nation level. This research sets out to do just that by using empirical methods to look at how FDI has affected Pakistan's economy. Time series data from the years 1971 to 2020 were utilised for this purpose. For data analysis, the bound testing technique to co integration inside the context of the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) was applied. The outcomes of the research confirmed the concept of favourable influence of FDI on economic growth of Pakistan. Also supported by the data was the idea that FDI is more productive than domestic investment.
Nepali IT Employees’ Perception towards Telecommuting: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Rajbanshi Bijendra
Published: May 2023

This research tries to explore the perception of Nepali IT employees towards telecommuting in a qualitative paradigm. It tries to dig into the  opportunities  that  the  Nepali  context offers  for  the  adoption of telecommuting  concept  and  identify  the  potential  pitfalls.  The individual interview method was chosen for the data collection. The semi-structured guideline was followed. Convenience sampling was used. Four employees working in IT companies inside the Kathmandu Valley were interviewed. 100 % of the participants reported that this concept is advantageous in the case of Nepal. Flexibility, freedom in doing  work,  increases  in  productivity,  work-life  balance, and  cost-effectiveness    were    found    to    be    perceived    advantages    of telecommuting in the context of Nepal. Worsening of communication and lack of infrastructure,  disturbances in the house are perceived disadvantages.  Furthermore,  the  inclusion  of  wide  diversity  of workforce is the prominent opportunity of telecommuting while the implementation part is the main hurdle as it is a new concept in the case of Nepal.Presidential System
Effect of Gums on the Quality Parameters of Low Fat Yoghurt
Authors: Sattar Mahammad Zahid , Zaeem Shan Zaeem Uzair , Saleem Mahnoor , Sohail Muhammad Amir , Murtaza Shamas , Muhammad Shahbaz
Published: May 2023

Milk is basic component of diet of millions of people around the globe. Milk helps the development of cell growth and digestive tube in gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of a baby. Proteins, bioactive saccharides  and  lipids  are  essential  nutrients  of  milk  which contribution to control the growth of gastrointestinal system of human body. Consumption of Industrially-produced Tran’s fatty acids  (IPTFAs)  has  various  adverse  health  hazard.  High  fat contents because serious illness such as high cholesterol level, arthritis, memory loss, weight gain and obesity which leads to cardiovascular problems. Low fat yoghurt is a vigorous healthy choice for consumer due to its different functional and biological properties. Low fat products are demand of all eras but fell short due to low quality. The current study was objective to prepare the low fat yoghurt by using hydrocolloids like different types of gums such as guar gum at the ratio 0.1, 0.3, 0.5% and xanthan gum  0.1,  0.3,  0.5%  and  evaluation  of  various  compositional analysis,   physiochemical   properties,   texture   analysis   and sensory profile. During research, result showed that in low fat yoghurt  during  storage  period  acidity  decreases  while  pH remained constant. However, synersis of product was increased among storage period on the other hand water holding capacity was decreased. As a texture it was observed that addition of guar gum  and  xanthan  gum  with  concentration  0.1%  was  good  as compared to 0.5% concentration.