bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comment l’œil de l’inquisiteur se perd dans un recoin de France
Authors: Gay Jean-Pascal
Published: March 2024

Parmi les épisodes liés aux conflits doctrinaux français au XVIIe siècle qui ont fait l’objet d’une attention significative de la part du Saint-Office romain, les affrontements entre Pierre-Jean-François de Montgaillard, évêque de Saint-Pons-de-Thomières, et les récollets de son diocèse, occupent une place particulière. En effet, ils n’ont pas fait l’objet d’une publicisation significative en France, malgré les efforts des parties en présence. C’est donc de l’étonnante perception du conflit par les autorités romaines qu’il s’est agi de rendre compte ici. Ce dossier permet d’analyser les prismes qui sont ceux du Saint-Office, liés à la fois à l’importance que Rome attache aux réguliers, mais aussi aux effets de distorsion que crée le rôle d’intermédiaire essentiel de l’Inquisition d’Avignon entre Rome et la France. Mais ces écarts de perceptions sont aussi mobilisés par les acteurs français eux-mêmes qui semblent capable d’en jouer, malgré la capacité du Saint-Office à se doter dans la seconde moitié du XVIIe siècle d’experts compétents sur les questions françaises.
Attritionnisme et contritionnisme entre la France, les Pays-Bas espagnols et Rome
Authors: Boute Bruno
Published: March 2024

Les polémiques persistantes entre des élites religieuses apparemment polarisées dans la région franco-belge sur des questions de moralité et de méthode sacramentelle dans la confession fournissent une excellente étude de cas pour aborder les questions centrales de ce volume : l’implication de la censure romaine et de l’autorité apostolique dans les affaires (g)locales, malgré la perception dominante, parmi les historiens, d’une primauté papale assiégée par le gallicanisme en France ou le « juridictionnalisme » constitutionnaliste dans les Pays-Bas habsbourgeois. Je propose ci-dessous une histoire connectée, à travers différentes arènes de conflit en France et dans les Pays-Bas, de ces disputes apparemment raréfiées sur la nature des remords « suffisants » pour l’absolution sacramentelle et leur transfert dans les dossiers de la censure romaine – une histoire qui révèle la nature granulaire et éminemment locale de ces disputes et leurs ramifications sociales et culturelles de grande envergure. En même temps, de la censure romaine émerge la vision synoptique par laquelle un espace conflictuel franco-belge est identifié comme une entité, au carrefour des catholicismes continentaux et d’outre-mer. Enchevêtrées dans la transformation de l’espace public, ces disputes et leur appropriation romaine mettent en lumière la circulation de l’autorité apostolique, ancrée dans les dynamiques et les cultures de conflit, locales mais connectées, qui façonnent les catholicismes pluriels de l’époque moderne.
Dom Prosper Guéranger et l’Inquisition
Authors: Hurel Daniel-Odon
Published: March 2024

En 1858 et 1859, dom Prosper Guéranger, abbé de Solesmes, rédige dans L’Univers près d’une trentaine d’articles consacrés à Marie d’Agreda et à son œuvre, La cité mystique, soit l’équivalent d’un volume de trois cents pages environ. La place accordée aux censures et aux approbations romaines mais aussi espagnoles et françaises témoigne du statut qu’occupent les procédures au cœur de la définition de l’autorité politico-religieuse de Rome, certes à l’époque moderne, mais examinée et mise en perspective par l’auteur du Mémoire sur l’Immaculée Conception (1850) et ardent défenseur du magistère romain.
Les droits de l’homme à l’Index
Authors: Sandoni Luca
Published: March 2024

L’article, à l’aide d’une documentation largement inexplorée, reconstruit la mise à l’Index (1862) et la correction du livre de l’abbé Léon Godard, Les principes de 89 et la doctrine catholique, qui essayait de prouver la compatibilité doctrinale entre les « principes de 89 » et l’enseignement catholique. L’article se focalise sur les enjeux politiques de cette affaire (qui affectait l’orthodoxie du droit publique français) et sur la manière dont elle influença, d’une part, les tensions diplomatiques entre la France et le Saint-Siège et, de l’autre, les luttes entre catholiques intransigeants et libéraux.
Enseigner l’Education Physique et Sportive à des élèves en situation d’obésité : les retombées d’une mise en expérience corporelle pour les enseignants novices
Authors: Dastugue Laurent , Lefebvre Blandine , Chaliès Sébastien
Published: March 2024

En France, une dynamique nationale a été impulsée pour davantage lier l’activité physique et la santé. L’éducation physique et sportive (EPS) n’échappe pas à cette dynamique. Son enseignement au quotidien dans les établissements scolaires nécessite de fait d’être réenvisagé pour permettre la prise en charge de l’inaptitude partielle « particulière » que cause l’obésité chez les enfants et adolescents. Pour autant, les enseignants d’EPS restent très peu formés à l’enseignement d’une EPS inclusive. Prenant appui sur le cadre théorique de l’anthropologie culturaliste, cette étude questionne les retombées d’un dispositif de formation innovant qui permettrait aux enseignants novices d’EPS de vivre des expériences favorisant la construction progressive d’une capacité à enseigner leur discipline scolaire à des élèves en situation d’obésité. Les résultats mettent en évidence la nécessité pour les enseignants novices d’en passer par une réelle mise en expérience de handicap lors de pratiques physiques adaptées afin d’envisager le volet des difficultés physiques auxquelles sont confrontés les élèves en situation d’obésité. Suite aux résultats, des pistes en matière d’innovations pédagogiques et didactiques dans la formation initiale des enseignants à l’enseignement d’une EPS inclusive sont proposées.
Factors Impacting Adoption of Climate Change Mitigation Strategies in the Indian Iron and Steel Industry
Authors: Patil Yogesh , Singh Puja
Published: March 2024

This chapter provides an insight on the factors critical to the adoption of climate change mitigation strategies (CCMS) in the Indian iron and steel industry (IISI). The authors identified key factors and the relationship between them to develop a systems approach in prioritizing climate change mitigation strategies in energy intensive (coal dependent) iron and steel plants. The analysis took into account the benefits of a multi-criteria decision making tool, TISM framework, in particular to model the value and extent of cross-sectoral connections, balance conflicting needs, and identify solutions to achieve financial stability in order to test the parameters. To comprehend how institutional and policy processes operate, what shapes they take, and how they regulate the adoption of CCMS in the iron and steel industries of India have been discussed in detail. This, in turn, will assist corporations in getting over roadblocks and receiving encouragement to adopt CCMS.
Climate Change and Gender
Authors: Paul Rudrajit , Suresh Meera
Published: March 2024

One of the biggest threats facing mankind in the immediate future is climate change. However, climate change doesn't affect all humans equally; the adverse effects are accentuated for vulnerable groups like women and gender minorities. The SDG goal 13 of the United Nations is about Climate Action and for that goal to be achieved, academic research and societal application must go in concord. While the gender disparities of climate change are starkly manifest in multiple areas like economic opportunity, housing or political action, this chapter will concentrate on the public health perspective only. The authors of this chapter found that there is a dearth of comprehensive academic discourse on the nuanced health effects of climate disasters in different gender groups. While women and LGBTQ+ people are particularly victimized by climate disasters, the men are also not without their own challenges. The chapter discusses its contents within the framework of a conceptual model. Suitable real-life examples from prominent historical events and current events have been depicted. The impacts of climate change on mental health, sexual and reproductive health, gender violence and LGBTQ+ community have also been explored with due diligence. A special section on fragile ecosystems like the coastal areas and the situation in South Asia, the most climate sensitive region of the world, has also been added. Online data resources like PubMed, PLoS, WHO and UNDP were used along with relevant information from several government bodies and NGOs, as available online. In conclusion, the chapter reveals the dual role of males both as perpetrators of climate change and its victims, the situation of females as disproportionate sufferers and LGBTQ+ community facing additional adversities due to the consequential effects of climate change.
Bamboo Production and Value Chain for Quality Life in the Era of Climate Change
Authors: Kumari Sneha , Venkatesh V. G. , Shi Yangyan , Agarwal Havisha , Jain Nandini
Published: March 2024

Bamboo can lead to value-added products like furniture, baskets, containers, fishing materials, medicines, etc. The study answers: How does bamboo forestry impact the livelihood of the rural population, and How does bamboo production impact carbon capture and carbon trading? The aim of the study is to explore the impact of bamboo production on climate change, to study the impact of bamboo production on carbon captures, and to study the impact of bamboo cultivation on the livelihood of the rural population. The study is exploratory and based on an extensive literature review. Many carbon accounting records omit bamboo or do not include it inside forestry because bamboo is botanically a grass rather than a tree. Therefore, neither the Kyoto Protocol, the Marrakech Accords, nor the IPCC's definition of a "forest" sufficiently fits bamboo. There are several definitions of a forest. Threshold parameters, such as the minimum forest area, tree height, and degree of crown coverage, are, however, shared by most definitions. Motivated by the benefits of bamboo, the chapter is an attempt to understand the impact of bamboo forestry on the livelihood of the rural population, and the impact of bamboo production on carbon capture and carbon trading in the era of climate change.
Ecotourism
Authors: Kumar Uttapal , Yadav Shiv Kumar
Published: March 2024

Tourism participation hinges on key determinants such as leisure time and disposable income, acting as facilitators that either enable or hinder travel engagement. Ecotourism is experiencing substantial growth of 7% to 30%. This chapter explores a sustainable business strategy in tourism, particularly emphasizing ecotourism. Sustainable tourism businesses, though premium, prioritize responsible travel experiences. Technology integration enhances environmental and cultural awareness but poses challenges like mass tourism. Business service management in ecotourism emphasizes e-service quality for enduring consumer relationships. Governments, as demonstrated in the G20 summit, actively promote sustainable tourism, highlighting the need for global collaboration. Sustainable tourism, balancing environmental, cultural, and economic aspects, fosters positive travel experiences and supports the ethical future of the industry.
Navigating the Path to CBDC Adoption
Authors: Kraft Conrad
Published: March 2024

As central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) continue to gain global interest, establishing effective strategies for widespread adoption is crucial, yet remains unestablished. This concise exploration underscores the importance of stakeholder buy-in, extensive public awareness, and robust value propositions. Emphasis is given to leveraging strategic partnerships and aligning mutual benefits to secure substantial commercial participation, while multidimensional education initiatives can help foster a clear understanding of CBDCs among potential users. A persistent theme is the necessity of intertwining CBDC operations with user expectations, which involves creating an accessible, easy-to-use, and inclusive digital currency. By incorporating realistic timeframes in the gradual adoption process, the road to integration becomes more manageable, avoiding potential destabilisation of the financial landscape.
The Privacy Paradox of CBDCs
Authors: Kaur Guneet
Published: March 2024

The advent of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has underscored multifaceted privacy concerns identified in literature, particularly in user monitoring and data security. PETs, such as zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption, emerge as critical in reconciling regulatory compliance with user anonymity. Encryption safeguards CBDC transactions, while multifactor authentication bolsters transaction integrity. Governance structures play a pivotal role in upholding stringent security standards. This discussion navigates through diverse CBDC models and their privacy implications, probing into the intricacies of user monitoring, data breaches, and biometric data protection. Future research should aim to refine PETs, harmonize regulatory frameworks, and fortify biometric data security. The pursuit of robust privacy measures necessitates a delicate equilibrium between technological innovation and regulatory efficacy, fostering trust and compliance amidst the evolving landscape of CBDC privacy concerns.
Case Study on the Sand Dollar CBDC of the Bahamas
Authors: Sisodia Himanshu
Published: March 2024

The chapter delves into the history, practical approaches, and implications of the Central Bank of the Bahamas' Sand Dollar central bank digital currency (CBDC). It highlights the initiative's role in modernizing the Bahamas' financial system, promoting accessibility and inclusivity. The chapter emphasizes the importance of strong infrastructure and clear regulations for successful implementation of CBDCs. It also examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of CBDCs, such as monetary policy, financial stability, cybersecurity, and consumer protection. The chapter highlights the need for careful risk-taking and trade-offs. It also highlights the impact of CBDCs on financial intermediation, cross-border payments, monetary sovereignty, and the digital economy. The chapter offers valuable insights for regulators, policymakers, and market players, providing a comprehensive analysis of CBDCs' role in promoting financial inclusion, innovation, and economic development in the digital era.
Climate-Smart Agriculture for Resilience and Profitability
Authors: Ahmed Mian Muhammad , Sharif Umer , Raza Aamir , Safdar Muhammad , Ali Waqar , Asim Muhammad , Muzammal Hafsa , Sattar Jaffar , Maqbool Sheraz , Zaheer Malaika
Published: March 2024

The agricultural sector faces considerable challenges as a result of climate change requiring the implementation of new and sustainable methods. This chapter delves into climate-smart agriculture (CSA), an all-encompassing strategy for boosting agricultural resilience and profitability that incorporates environmental, economic, and social considerations. Various agricultural settings are taken into account with topics including soil, water, crop, livestock, forest, and fisheries management. Precision farming, reforestation, and animal husbandry are all examples of CSA methods. Increased productivity, stable food supplies, lessened vulnerability, and lower expenses are just some of the ways it boosts economic benefits. The results of successful CSA programs can be learned from case studies. Challenges and future prospects are discussed in the latter section of the chapter, along with calls for further study, technical advancements, and policy changes.
Contemporary Agriculture Marketing Strategies for Smallholder Farmers in a Developing Context
Authors: Musungwini Samuel , Madongonda Yvonne , Hogo Hope
Published: March 2024

For millions of people in developing nations, the agriculture industry is essential to their livelihoods, economic growth, and food security. It does, however, confront several difficulties, such as constrained resource availability, inefficient markets, and susceptibility to environmental fluctuations. Within this framework, integrating emerging technology offers a strong chance to transform marketing for agriculture and promote sustainable growth. This chapter explores the revolutionary prospective of using cutting-edge technologies for sustainable agriculture marketing in underdeveloped nations using a case study in Zimbabwe. Through an analysis of the convergence of technology, agriculture, and marketing in the distinctive circumstances of developing nations, the goal is to furnish stakeholders with significant perspectives and useful recommendations for harnessing innovation for the productive transformation of smallholder agricultural marketing practices.
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Disaster Management and Their Challenges
Authors: Chandra Rishav , Lakshmi D.
Published: March 2024

Natural disasters have demolished infrastructures and destroyed livelihoods for a long time, and orthodox disaster management methods have proved to be effective only to a certain extent. Governments and concerned authorities have started integrating artificial intelligence-based systems into traditional frameworks, as they have proved to be effective in multiple domains before. This chapter reviews some of the major approaches and models that have been developed and published in recent times, where artificial intelligence techniques have been used to facilitate disaster management in every stage, namely, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Most of the papers discussed have even been implemented in real crises and have proven to be effective. Further, some of the most prominent tools and platforms have also been discussed in this chapter, which leverage the power of artificial intelligence to provide disaster management services depending on their specific use cases and parameters.
Stop the Flock!
Authors: Rucker Michellea Millis
Published: March 2024

Aligned to the most unprecedented quit history in the U.S., great resignation, great migration, and quit culture, this chapter aims to present a postulate based on a literature review, theoretical framework, and historical precedence connecting the intersectionality of leadership coaching and its application for use as a retention strategy. Conversely, the gap in research and leadership literature specifically for leadership coaching and its applicability as a retention strategy invites continued research for the organizational management and leadership community. A call to action for scholar-activists to conduct action research to provide evidence supporting the normalization of leadership coaching as a retention strategy is included in the conclusion.
Unveiling the Synergy
Authors: Singha Surjit
Published: March 2024

This chapter probes into mentoring's role in fostering inclusive leadership, highlighting empirical studies and practical case studies. By scrutinizing nascent trends, practical approaches, and concrete accomplishments, the chapter emphasizes the profound capacity of coaching to cultivate inclusive leadership. It analyses how mentoring fosters inclusive work environments using empirical research and practical case studies. Organizations increasingly recognize coaching as a catalyst for inclusive leadership, increasing in the face of technological integration, globalization, and a dedication to diversity. This trajectory predicts inclusive environments and positive organizational change on a global scale. The insights provide individuals with valuable guidance as they navigate the dynamics above within their work environments.
Data Visualization Techniques in Smart Agriculture Implementation
Authors: Kumari Shabnam , Pandey Gaurav Kumar , Tiwari Shrikant
Published: March 2024

In recent years, data visualization techniques play an important role in the implementation of smart agriculture systems, enabling farmers and stakeholders to make informed decisions based on the analysis of complex agricultural data. This chapter presents an overview of various data visualization techniques and their applications in the context of smart agriculture. The authors discuss key visualization methods such as charts, graphs, maps, etc., highlighting their effectiveness in representing agricultural data in a meaningful and actionable way. This chapter explores the use of data visualization techniques in different stages of the agricultural process, including crop monitoring, weather forecasting, soil analysis, and yield prediction. We discuss how visualizations can help farmers understand and interpret large volumes of data collected from sensors, drones, and satellite imagery, allowing them to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies. Furthermore, the authors explore the integration of data visualization techniques with advanced technologies like machine learning and artificial intelligence.
The Effects of Working Memory on Second Language Vocabulary Learning
Authors: Bui Hung Phu , Bui Hong Quan , Tran Nghi Tin
Published: March 2024

This chapter presents how working memory influences vocabulary learning and retention. First, it critically reviews the literature on working memory. To provide the grounding for detailed discussion, the definition, components, and processes working memory are presented. Different models of working memory in the current literature are discussed with implications for vocabulary teaching and learning. Second, the impacts of working memory, as an individual learner variable, on second language vocabulary acquisition and development are discussed. Relevant proposals and studies are reviewed to demonstrate how different components of working memory affect vocabulary learning, including processes, outcomes, and retention. To conclude, the authors discuss implications for second language vocabulary teaching and learning and suggest directions for further studies.
Online English Learning as an Approach to Education Equity in Mountainous Areas in Vietnam
Authors: Le Nguyen Nguyen Thi
Published: March 2024

This chapter discusses the inequality of access to language learning and teaching in the Northern mountainous areas in Vietnam. It reports a study on the advantages and disadvantages of applying an online learning model utilising qualified teachers from cities to deliver classes to students of year 3 in 18 primary schools in mountainous areas in Ha Giang, Vietnam. Data were collected from students' end-of-term results, surveys and interviews with 20 online teachers, 5 assistant teachers and 2 in-class teachers of English. To frame this study, I employed Bourdieu's concepts of habitus and capital to explain the inequality in education and English language learning between primary students of municipal and mountainous areas. The findings indicate that the project was successful in supporting students' access to language courses following the governmental requirements. The project provided students with cultural and social capital to mitigate the educational inequity between students of remote areas and those in urban areas. It finally suggests solutions to shortcomings emerging from applying this new model in rural or distant areas
Load Frequency Control Strategy for Islanded Microgrid Based on SCQ(λ) Algorithm
Authors: Wang Qiang , Huang Zhenwei
Published: March 2024

In the evolving landscape of power grids, where green transportation and intermittent clean energy play a crucial role, ensuring the security and reliability of the urban network is of utmost importance. However, the increasing volatility associated with these new energy sources poses a challenge to the traditional control methods. The large-scale integration of new energy in microgrids often leads to frequency instability and deviation in control performance standards. Addressing these issues, this paper introduces the SCQ(λ) algorithm, which accurately estimates the system's state to enhance controller capabilities. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed SCQ(λ) algorithm, the authors employ a load frequency control model in our simulation. In this model, they introduce various load change disturbances, including sine waves, square waves, and step disturbances to simulate realistic scenarios encountered in power systems. Throughout the simulation, they observe a significant reduction in frequency deviation in the case of step perturbation, with the deviation value decreasing by 0.0096.
Expectancy and Motivation: Determinants of Teacher Retention in Private Schools in Nepal
Authors: Neupane Shishir Sharma
Published: March 2024

Teacher retention has been a crucial issue in the higher education sector in Nepal. One primary problem associated with high turnover of teachers in educational institutes is the issue of effective delivery content of an educational program; and another is the loss of in terms of time and financial resources. This study aims to find the relation between retention factors and teacher retention in private schools in a region of Nepal. Vroom’s expectancy theory and Herzberg’s motivation theory are used to relating the expectancy of the teachers and select the appropriate factors for motivation by the schools. This study is based on a quantitative research design. A structured survey questionnaire was applied to the sample of teachers calculated from simple random sampling technique from 14 private secondary schools of Nepalgunj. Descriptive statistics, hypothesis tests and correlation analyses were carried out to explore teacher retention. The study revealed that salary and benefits, selection process, engagement, growth opportunities, work environment and leadership could predict teacher retention. In contrast, with a beta coefficient of 0.301, growth opportunities stand out as the most important factor that could predict teacher retention. The study recommends that private schools in Nepalgunj must attempt to understand the expectancy of teachers as per the Vroom’s theory and also differentiate between hygiene and motivation factors as classified by Herzberg, which will give a clear understanding of the retention of the teachers. Thus, this study's results will benefit principals, school management, policymakers and further researchers.
Editorial
Authors: Weerakoon Shyama R.
Published: March 2024

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Optimal Solution for the Integrated Model of the Problems in Capacitated Vehicle Routing and Vehicle Scheduling at the Multi-door Depot
Authors: Gnanapragasam S. R. , Daundasekera W. B.
Published: March 2024

To have an efficient Supply Chain (SC), the coordination and integration of the activities in the SC are mandatory. Routing vehicles is an optimization problem in the SC. When the routed vehicles return to the depot and the doors at the depot are busy, the returned vehicles must wait to unload the accumulated shipments. Therefore, properly scheduling these vehicles to those doors at the depot to minimize the waiting time is an optimization problem in the SC. Therefore, in this study, routing vehicles to collect the shipments from suppliers and scheduling vehicles to doors at the depot, based on a first-come-first-serve basis, are simultaneously solved. Hence, the objective of this integrated vehicle routing and scheduling problem (VR&SP) is to minimize the total cost which contains the following components: vehicle travelling cost between suppliers, loading cost at the suppliers, vehicle waiting cost, unloading cost at the depot and vehicle operations cost. A Mixed Integer Quadratic Programming (MIQP) model is developed to solve the integrated VR&SP. The Branch and Bound algorithm method is employed to obtain the exact optimal solution to this MIQP using LINGO optimization software. The compatibility of the developed MIQP model is verified by the randomly generated small-scale instances of VR&SP. Therefore, it can be concluded that, this model solves the vehicle routing to suppliers and vehicle scheduling to doors at the depot simultaneously. Since VR&SP is a NP-hard problem, heuristics or meta-heuristic methods are recommended to solve the large-scale instances of VR&SP. Moreover, it can be recommended for further studies to amend this model by incorporating additional constraints to make it more applicable to real-world scenarios.
Crowdfunding User Acceptance: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Deepika D. M. R. , Gunawardana K. D. , Banda Y. K. Weerakoon
Published: March 2024

Despite the popularity of crowdfunding throughout the world, there is a limited amount of academic research conducted to study user acceptance. This review aims to reflect the current state of crowdfunding research, especially related to its user acceptance. To achieve the objective, the study searched and reviewed current empirical knowledge on crowdfunding user acceptance in the Scopus and Web of Science databases from 2015-2023. An organized methodology for conducting a literature review was used throughout the entire process. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) article selection flowchart stages were utilized to implement the article selection criteria. The study found 137 articles in the identification stage from Scopus and Web of Science databases out of which 107 articles were screened and found 68 articles for testing eligibility and 41 articles for analysis. 96 articles were removed from the analysis in total. The study adopted Keyword co-occurrence analysis as one of the bibliometric analyses performed with VOS viewer. The findings reveal that crowdfunding user acceptance research can be mainly categorized under the themes of “crowdfunding user acceptance through technology acceptance”, “behavioral aspect of crowdfunding users” and “external factors influencing user acceptance”. Each of these clusters indicates different approaches to studying crowdfunding user acceptance. Further studies can be focused on finding different combined approaches to study crowdfunding user acceptance with different theories.
Effect of Perceived Risk on Behavioural Intention of Using Digital Financial Services: Exploring the Theoretical Gap
Authors: Silva M. W. S. S. , Perera H. S. C. , Kumara P. A. P. S.
Published: March 2024

This research aims to address the gap in the existing literature by examining the influence of perceived risk on the behavioral intention to use digital financial services. It reviews the literature on the effect of perceived risk on behavioural intention related to synthesizing technology acceptance theories and models and the applicability of those with perceived risk in digital financial services. The review focuses on twelve technology acceptance theories and models that can be used to determine behavioural intentions towards digital financial services. Through this review, 31 variables are identified as key determinants of behavioral intention, highlighting the omission of perceived risk in the existing theories and models.
The Determination of Mediating Effect of Market Orientation and User-Generated Content in Using Social Media Features for Knowledge Sharing
Authors: Seneviratne Piyumi , Kuruppuge Ravindra H.
Published: March 2024

The goal of this research is to study the mediating role of market orientation and user-generated content in the correlation between user-friendliness, security, and communication features pertaining to social media and knowledge sharing. The purpose of this study is to elucidate the prevailing online businesses in Sri Lanka about how to customize their businesses through knowledge sharing. The study is conducted with a vision to enrich online businesses with the involvement of support from market orientation and user-generated content, which is facilitated through social media platforms. A sample of 112 online businesses operating on the social media platform was selected using random sampling techniques for this research study. A structured Google form was adapted to collect data. The results of the study elaborate that market orientation does not have a significant mediating impact on the relationship between user-friendly features and knowledge sharing, while user-generated content mediates the relationship between all social media features and knowledge sharing. The highest mediating effect of user-generated content is evident for the communication feature. Based on the research outcomes, it is recommended for online businesses to encourage customers to review their businesses to ameliorate the functioning of their businesses through knowledge sharing. It is also recommended to improve business operations within social media boundaries to make them more user-friendly to expedite knowledge sharing. Furthermore, it is also recommended to bolster screening mechanisms for social media business operations to restrict unauthorized access and encourage the protection of sensitive data for the business.
Effects of nanotubes on semen quality and fertility in humans: A systematic review of literature
Authors: Fernández Zapata William Felipe , Cardona Maya Yamile , Isaza Merino Cesar , Cardona Maya Walter D.
Published: March 2024

Background: In the medical field, it is increasingly common to observe the use of nanotubes, for example, in the administration of drugs. However, nanotubes raise concerns for male fertility due to potential effects on hormone levels and sperm quality observed in animal studies. In addition, animal exposure to multi-walled carbon nanotube models found alterations in hormone levels, sperm motility, and sperm count. Limited evidence in humans suggests no adverse effects, but further research is needed. This study aimed to perform a systematic review to assess the in vitro effects of nanotubes on semen and fertility in humans. Methods: We included all published in vitro studies about semen or sperm or male fertility and nanotubes in humans. A search was conducted in LILACS, PubMed, and SCOPUS as of May 2023. The risk of bias was assessed using the QUIN tool. Results: Four studies using nanotubes on human sperm were included, nanotubes exposure appears not to affect sperm viability; however, some alterations to motility, velocity and production of reactive oxygen species were reported. Limited evidence is provided because of the small quantity of publications. Conclusions: Nanotubes appear to have no adverse effects on human sperm.
Dispersive and Strichartz estimates for 3D wave equation with a Laguerre potential
Authors: Wang Haoran
Published: March 2024

Dispersive and Strichartz estimates are obtained for solutions to the wave equation with a Laguerre potential in spatial dimension three. To obtain the desired dispersive estimate, based on the spectral properties of the Schrödinger operator involved, we subsequently prove the dispersive estimate for the corresponding Schrödinger semigroup, obtain a Gaussian-type upper bound, establish Bernstein-type inequalities, and finally pass to the Müller–Seeger’s subordination formula. The desired Strichartz estimates follow by the established dispersive estimate and the standard argument of Keel–Tao.
Green remediation and enhanced metal accumulation using moringa oleifera leaf extracts and hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms in crude oil-impacted soils of the niger delta, nigeria
Authors: P B Ekpo , I P Ekpo , H T Ifon , G M Ubi , E V Ikpeme , U B Ekaluo , C B Ndome , A P Ekanem
Published: March 2024

This emerging technology called “Phytoremediation” which uses plants to remove pollutants from the environment is preferred over traditional methods, because it offers site restoration, partial decontamination, and maintenance of biological activity and physical structure whilst being potentially cheap, visually unobtrusive and with a possibility of bio-recovery of metals. Because of these advantages, phytoremediation is considered as a 'green', sustainable pollution removal process. The present study was designed to evaluate Phytoremediation potential of Moringa oleifera leaf extract on soil contaminated with Spent Engine Oil. Top soil (0-15cm depth) was randomly collected and 5kg each of the composite samples were transferred into fifty (50) plastic buckets with drainage holes at the base, plugged with cotton wool to retain the soil. The Plastic buckets were arranged into five treatment groups with Ten (10) replicates each. The polythene bags were arranged in a completely randomized block design. Spent Engine oil obtained from mechanic shops in Bedwell Calabar, Cross River State, was applied as the pollutant. The Spent engine oil was introduced at different concentration levels (0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 1.0 l/5kg) into the treatment groups apart from the control (0.0 l/5kg).The results across the various treatment levels where subjected to statistical analysis, using Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the results showed that physicochemical parameters (soil pH and organic carbon), Heavy Metals present, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon and Microbial Counts were significantly higher (P<0.05) in treatment groups than the control. The result also showed a significant reduction (P<0.05) of the Total petroleum hydrocarbon after treatment.
Joint Studies In The Western Part Of Ikom-Mamfe Basin, Lower Benue Trough, Nigeria
Authors: I Umagu Charles , I Ugar Samuel , I Murphy Morod , Amah Godwin , A Oyonga Oyonga
Published: March 2024

The Ikom-Mamfe basin, also called the Mamfe embayment, is a bifurcation of the Benue trough in southeastern Nigeria and southwestern Cameroun. The basin is about 130km long, 60km wide basin and is filled with about 4km thick sedimentary rocks. Deformational events led to gentle folding of rocks in the basin and emplacement of magmatic rocks. Systematic and detailed field studies were carried out in eight (8) locations within the study area, in which the orientations of 1437 joints and 102 veins were acquired. Two sets of orthogonal joints observed in the study exhibited symmetry with respect to the directions of the fold axes and were dominated by high-angle dips averaging about 80o. This implies a syntectonic origin of these structures also during their propagation, the maximum principal stress directions (σ1) were orientated in two different directions NW- SE and NNE-SSW for DI and D2 respectively. The relative strength of deformation during DI was greater than D2 and it was also unfolded that the ‘ac’ extension joints trending NW- SE and NNE-SSW hosted relatively thicker veins in both DI and D2. These joints served as better conduits for mineralizing fluids and also most suitable directions for future prospecting.
Economics Teachers' Integration of ICT for Enhanced Economics Curriculum Implementation
Authors: Manzi Wellington Itai , Moreeng Boitumelo
Published: March 2024

Information and communication technology (ICT) has gained tremendous attention as a tool for instructional delivery and assessment. However, high school Economics teachers have yet to fully utilize this educational tool to implement the Economics curriculum effectively. Information and communication technology enables teachers to communicate with learners outside the physical classroom, encourages learner engagement, facilitates differentiated teaching, simplifies abstract concepts, and helps teachers design, distribute and provide immediate assessment feedback. Nevertheless, there is sparse research on Economics teachers' integration of ICT to enhance Economics curriculum implementation in South Africa. This empirical study explores Economics teachers' ICT integration to enhance Economics curriculum implementation. Mediated learning experience (MLE) was the theoretical framework which guided this study. A qualitative approach was used in this study. Three teachers from three different research sites were purposefully selected for the study. Using a case study design, data were obtained through semi-structured interviews and classroom observations. The study findings reveal that the teachers in this study were utilizing ICT to enhance their teaching. However, there is still room for improvement in teachers' ICT integration. The study recommends continuous teacher development on ICT integration to enhance economics curriculum implementation.
Images of the Industrial Frontier in the Context of the Energetics’ Development in Eastern Siberia
Authors: Ryabov Yuriy V. , Gruzdev Andrey A.
Published: March 2024

The article focuses on the images of the industrial frontier in the context of hydropower development in Eastern Siberia during the Soviet period. Despite the rich experience domestic researchers have accumulated, they have overlooked several aspects of Eastern Siberia’s industrial development. The article explores these images as depicted in Soviet literature, journalism, poetry, and fine art from the various periods. These depictions include the study and construction of the Angara and Yenisei cascade of hydroelectric power plants, reflecting the Soviet state’s ideological attitudes.

The authors conclude that the images of the industrial frontier, while varying in character, shared many common features across different periods. Furthermore, the Soviet leadership used the creation of these multiple images to solve several important national tasks. These tasks ranged from attracting labor resources to Siberian construction sites to fully integrating the East Siberian region into the life of the Soviet state and society.

Teachers and students interested in the industrial development of Eastern Siberia in the twentieth century will find the article relevant.
Inventing Traditions in Minority Nationalisms: Political Sovereignty and Historical Trauma in the Iroquois Nationalist Imagination
Authors: Kyrchanoff Maksym W.
Published: March 2024

The author analyzes the characteristics of the invention of traditions in modern Iroquois nationalism, a minority nationalist movement in the United States. The study examines the invention of traditions within the methodological frameworks of modern interdisciplinary historiography, particularly focusing on interventionist and imaginative turns, which are integral to analyzing minority nationalism. The author suggests that: 1) most traditions invented in modern Iroquois nationalism are political; 2) the concepts of “statehood” and “sovereignty” are central to the functioning of these political traditions; 3) the invention of traditions underscores the historical trauma of colonization and the institutionalization of the Iroquois’ unequal status as a minority group; 4) reproducing these invented traditions in political discourse is an effort to revitalize Iroquois identity; 5) the invented traditions of Iroquois nationalism serve a compensatory purpose, aiming to overcome the collective historical trauma of losing their political state tradition. Overall, the author suggests that the development of Iroquois nationalism hinges on the invention of traditions, which Native American ethnic and political activists actively use to consolidate Iroquois identity in the United States.
DO EDUCADOR AO INSPIRADOR: o docente como exemplo e formador de leitores fluentes
Authors: Elizabeth Amanda dos Santos  , Laura de Oliveira  , Cristiano do Nascimento Siqueira
Published: March 2024

Ler é uma conquista significativa para qualquer pessoa, abrindo portas para oportunidades e auxiliando na busca pelos objetivos de vida. Portanto, é evidente que privar alguém do hábito da leitura pode limitar suas perspectivas, impedindo o crescimento intelectual e a capacidade de análise crítica. Nesse sentido, o papel do professor como incentivador da leitura dos estudantes é fundamental. O presente artigo tem como objetivo discutir e ressaltar a importância do docente ser mais do que um mero leitor, mas sim, ser um formador de leitores e que esses sejam fluentes, que sejam capazes de interpretar, questionar, opinar e sobre o que leem. A tarefa de formar novos leitores enfrenta desafios, as escolas e educadores desempenham um papel crucial nesse processo. Introduzir os estudantes no mundo da leitura vai além de simplesmente decifrar letras e símbolos, permitindo-lhes compreender o universo por meio das palavras. O propósito deste artigo é incitar o leitor a refletir sobre a relevância da leitura na escola, enfatizando a importância da docência no processo da formação de leitores, como também ressaltando que ler não se trata apenas de decodificar símbolos gráficos, mas sim de abrir caminhos para a descoberta e leitura do mundo. O processo investigativo desse trabalho foi desenvolvido por meio de uma pesquisa bibliográfica tendo como fundamentação teórica autores que discutem o quanto se faz necessário o docente ser muito mais que um mero transmissor de conteúdos, mas sim aquele que contribui para o conhecimento. Entre esses teóricos estão: Freire (2021), Solé (2018), Zilberman (2012), Soares (2004-2010), Martins (2006) Silva (2015) entre outros. Entendendo a leitura como um processo, uma ação, de entendimento de expressões formais, como também simbólicas que ocorrem por meio de diversas linguagens, assim, ler é muito mais do que decodificar os códigos escritos.
ESTRATÉGIAS DE APRENDIZAGEM NO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Boruchovitch Evely , Suehiro Adriana Cristina Boulhoça , Schelini Patrícia Waltz
Published: March 2024

A relevância de conhecer as estratégias de aprendizagem de estudantes é consenso na literatura. Objetivou-se neste estudo identificar as estratégias de aprendizagem empregadas por Escolares da Educação Básica e examinar diferenças quanto ao gênero, ano escolar e extremos de idade. Participaram 168 alunos de instituições de ensino público. A Escala de Avaliação das Estratégias de Aprendizagem para o Ensino Fundamental foi usada na coleta de dados. A subescala ‘Estratégias Metacognitivas’ foi a que apresentou a maior média e ‘Estratégias Cognitivas’, a menor. As pontuações do gênero feminino foram mais altas do que as do gênero masculino, em quase todas as medidas. Alunos mais avançados no ano escolar e mais velhos obtiveram uma média significativamente menor em ‘Ausência de Estratégias Metacognitivas Disfuncionais’ do que aqueles do início do curso e mais novos. Os estudantes mais velhos exibiram uma média significativamente superior aos demais em ‘Estratégias Metacognitivas’. Destacam-se as implicações psicoeducacionais dos dados.
The Effect of Intangible Assets on The Financial Performance, Financial Policy and Corporate Value of LQ 45 Companies Listed on The IDX in 2018-2022
Authors: Longa Bernadeta , Sitorus Riris Rotua
Published: March 2024

This research was written with the aim to determine the effect of intangible assets on financial performance, financial policies, and firm value with assets size and leverage as control variables for LQ 45 companies in the period of 2018-2022. This type of research is a causal study that is based on cause and effect. The type of data used in this research is quantitative data in the form of intangible assets, assets size, leverage, financial performance, financial policies, and firm value. The data source for this research is the financial statements of companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2018 to 2022, for a period of 5 years. The population in this research is LQ 45 companies listed on the IDX. The sample in this research is 18 companies multiplied. The sampling technique used in this study is non-probability sampling. The results of this research show that intangible assets have a positive effect on financial performance, financial policies, and firm value.