bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Chitosan Decelerates Melanosis in Shrimp: A Novel Technique for Visual Quality Assessment Using Digital Image Analysis
Authors: Kadak Ali Eslem
Published: October 2023

The study aimed to determine the effects of chitosan, sodium metabisulfite, and citric acid against melanosis, which causes significant economic losses during the storage of shrimps. For this purpose, two different types of chitosan were extracted from tiger prawn shell wastes. The extracted chitosan was characterized by viscosity, FT-IR, XRD, SEM imaging, and color analyses. Prevention of melanosis formation was investigated by testing chitosan, sodium metabisulfite, and citric acid. To achieve this, fresh deep-water pink shrimp samples immersed in different solutions were stored for 12 days at 4℃. Melanosis formation in the samples was observed via color measurement, sensory evaluation, and image analysis. According to the results of the research, the deacetylation degrees of chitosans were found to be 99.50 and 89.51% and 76.31 and 78.24% by two different methods, respectively. Viscosities were measured as 0.34 and 4.17 cSt, respectively. Regarding the color parameters, the L* values were 83.68 and 78.94, a* values were 0.55 and 2.71, and b* values were 10.33 and 13.85, respectively. According to the sensory evaluation conducted throughout the study, melanosis formation was observed in all groups starting from the 6th day. On the 8th day, the control groups exceeded the acceptability threshold, and on the 12th day, melanosis formation spread throughout the body in all groups. The sensory evaluation results were supported by the color measurement and image analysis implemented for the first time in this study. The present study’s results showed that chitosan obtained from shellfish wastes decelerates melanosis formation as an alternative to commercially used chemicals.
Pengaruh Rasio Zirconia Ball dengan Serbuk Keramik Alumina pada Proses Penghalusan Serbuk Keramik Alumina Dengan Alat Horizontal Ball Mill
Authors: Indra Ade , Handoko Rudi , Asfarizal
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh rasio zirconia ball dengan serbuk keramik alumina pada proses penghalusan serbuk keramik alumina menggunakan alat horizontal ball mill. Distribusi ukuran serbuk keramik alumina diuji menggunakan Partikel Size Analiser (PSA). Struktur Mikro Serbuk Alumina diamati menggunakan Scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Hasi pengukuran PSA menunjukkan Persentase serbuk alumina yang dihaluskan pada rasio 1:20 pada putaran 150 rpm selama 6 jam menjadi ukuran 44,07 µm dari serbuk awal 70,28 µm yakni 37,3 %. Ditinjau dari ukuran sub micron (0,1µm-1µm), pada ukuran partikel 0.496 µm sampai 0,954 µm, persentase serbuk yang paling banyak lolos atau paling sedikit tertahan berada pada variasi rasio 1:20. Pada Rasio 1:20, dari total sampel serbuk alumina yang diuji menggunakan ukuran partikel sieving 0.954 µm didapatkan persentase tertahan sebanyak 92,00 % dan lolos sebanyak 8 % dari 2 gr serbuk alumina yang diuji yaitu seberat 0,16 gr. Hasil pengamatan SEM, variasi rasio yang menghasilkan bentuk dan ukuran bulir yang paling optimal berada pada pengujian variasi rasio R-1:20. Bulir serbuk alumina terlihat mulai membulat irregular dan lebih banyak bulir yang berukuran < 50 µm.
Pemanfaatan Media Game Edukasi Wordwall untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Siswa
Authors: Zulfah Nadhirotuz
Published: October 2023

Minat belajar merupakan salah satu hal yang perlu dibangun dalam diri siswa untuk keberhasilan pembelajaran. Faktanya minat belajar siswa kelas III SD N 2 Karanggintung masih perlu ditingkatkan. Peneliti melakukan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) sebagai upaya untuk menciptakan suatu pembelajaran yang aktif, kreatif dan inovatif yang dapat meningkatkan minat belajar matematika siswa melalui pemanfaatan media wordwall dalam pembelajaran. PTK dilakukan dalam tiga siklus. Tiap siklus terdiri dari kegiatan perencanaan, tindakan, pegamatan, dan refleksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkanpemanfaatan media games edukasi wordwall dapat meningkatkan minat belajar siswa kelas III SD N 2 Karanggintung ditunjukkan dengan peningkatan presentase pemenuhan indikator minat belajar siswa. Peningkatan minat belajar siswa dapat dilihat berdasarkan hasil analisis lembar observasi minat belajar siswa yang memperoleh presentase 78% masuk dalam kategori baik pada siklus I, 83,6% pada siklus II masuk kategori sangat baik, dan 91% pada siklus III masuk dalam kategori sangat baik.
Comparing Solar Heater Designs: Evacuated Tube Vs. Flat-Plate Collectors
Authors:   Post Graduate Student, Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India., Upadhyay Baiju N
Published: October 2023

In terms of solar heater designs, this study compares the characteristics of collectors made from evacuated tubes (ETCs) as well as collectors with flat plates (FPCs). Due to their reduced heat loss, ETCs—which have individual tubes made of glass with a sealed under-vacuum double-wall design—perform exceptionally well in colder climates. FPCs, in comparison, are more affordable but less effective since they include a simpler absorbent plate that fits inside of a flat panel. These designs can be implemented using the SolidWorks software, which permits precise 3D modeling as well as simulations. According to research, ETCs are appropriate for colder locations since their vacuum insulation reduces heat loss along maintains greater temperatures. Even while radiation losses make FPCs less efficient, they are still excellent at collecting daylight energy, specifically in warmer climates. Decision-makers looking for sustainable cooling solutions might benefit from analysis that takes into account technical characteristics, financial viability, and geographical compatibility.
The New Emerging World of Work: Growth Story of India’s Gig Economy
Authors:   Assistant Professor, CDOE, Department of Economics, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India (171005), Sood Ajay , Singh Ritesh ,   Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India (171005)
Published: October 2023

The process of digitalization has increased rapidly around the world and this process has transformed societies and brought a new economic revolution. The use of technology has brought a new change in India as well. A paradigm shift in business models, service provisions, and working arrangements has taken place. Now flexible types of jobs are available to freelancers and part-time workers. The gig economy is a relatively new and emerging sector with immense potential for growth and employment generation. This study highlights the growth of the gig economy in India from 2011-12 to 2019-20.The number of gig workers increased from 25.2 lakhs in 2011-12 to 68 lakhs in 2019-20. The CAGR is 16.78 per cent which is statistically significant. The percentage share of gig workers is 37.6 per cent in the formal sector and 62.4 per cent in the informal sector. The percentage share of gig workers is high in retail trade than in any other industry. Gig workers are more visible as shop salespersons, demonstrates, and small market salespersons. The gig economy has started playing a significant role in the Indian economy and impacting various aspects of employment entrepreneurship and consumer behavior.
Influence of E-Service Quality, E-Trust, E-Satisfaction, and E-WOM on Repurchase Intention at Travel Media Online (Traveloka) in Indonesia
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, The University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung 35145, Indonesia, Aditya Ficky Tyoga , Mahrinasari Mahrinasari ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, The University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung 35145, Indonesia, Roslina Roslina ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, The University of Lampung, Bandar Lampung 35145, Indonesia
Published: October 2023

The digital era makes it easier to purchase goods and services. The development of online services makes ordering goods and services faster and more time-efficient. One is online travel media, which can help prepare everything related to tourism travel. However, consumers' intentions to repurchase online travel media services need to be supported by e-service quality, e-trust, e-satisfaction from the website, and e-word of mouth conveyed by consumers. This research aims to determine the influence of e-service quality, e-trust, e-satisfaction, and e-word of mouth on repurchase intention on the online travel media Traveloka. The population of this research is Traveloka customers who have made transactions on Traveloka via the traveloka.com application or website. Data collection used an online survey method with a purposive sampling technique. The research sample was 300 respondents with the characteristics of all Indonesian people who had purchased through Traveloka and were over 18 years old. Data analysis uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS) with the help of SmartPLS 3.2.9 software. The research results show that of the nine hypotheses proposed, seven were accepted, and two were rejected. E-Service Quality has positively and significantly influenced e-satisfaction and e-WOM but does not directly influence Repurchase Intention. E-Trust is proven to have a positive and significant influence on e-Satisfaction and e-WOM but does not directly influence Repurchase Intention. E-Satisfaction is proven to positively and significantly influence e-WOM and Repurchase Intention. e-WOM is proven to have a positive and significant influence on Repurchase Intention.
The Influence of Quantity and Quality of Human Resources on the Satisfaction of Service Users with Service Quality as an Intervening Variable in Ketawanggede Subdistrict, Malang
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Human Resource Management, Universitas Merdeka Malang, Setyawan Oky , Setyadi Sina ,   Faculty of Economics and Human Resource Management, Universitas Merdeka Malang, Respati Harianto ,   Faculty of Economics and Human Resource Management, Universitas Merdeka Malang, Natsir Mokhamad ,   Faculty of Economics and Human Resource Management, Universitas Merdeka Malang
Published: October 2023

This research aims to determine the influence of the quantity and quality of human resources on the quality of service in ketawanggede village, Malang city, as well as to describe and analyze the influence of the quantity of human resources and quantity of human resources through service quality on community satisfaction in ketawanggede village, Malang city. the quantitative method using path analysis showed that the results of partial regression testing showed that the variables quantity of human resources and quality of human resources had a significant effect on service quality, which could be proven statistically. the calculation results show that the direct influence of the quantity of human resources on community satisfaction is 0.271 and the indirect influence of the quantity of human resources on community satisfaction is 0.381, so this means that the indirect influence is greater than the direct influence, so it can be concluded that indirectly the quantity human resources through service quality have a significant effect on community satisfaction in ketawanggede village, Malang city so that hypothesis iii can be tested statistically. the results show that the quality of human resources on community satisfaction is 0.162 and the indirect influence of the quality of human resources on community satisfaction is 0.096, meaning that the indirect influence is smaller than the direct influence, so it can be concluded that indirectly the quality of human resources through service quality does not have a significant effect on community satisfaction in ketawanggede village, Malang city.
The Influence of Social Media Marketing and Brand Image on Customer Engagement in Janji Jiwa Coffee in Padang City with Brand Love as a Mediation Variable
Authors:   Master of Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia, Maesa Habill , Verinita Verinita ,   Lecturer in the Master of Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia, Besra Eri ,   Lecturer in the Master of Management Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Andalas University, Padang, Indonesia
Published: October 2023

This research aims to analyse The influence of social media marketing and brand image on customer engagement at Janji Jiwa Coffee in the city of Padang with brand love as a mediating variable. The type of research used in this research is explanatory research, with the research method being an explanatory survey which prioritizes quantitative methods. The sample 175 consumers who consumed food or beverage products sold by Janji Jiwa Coffee in the city of Padang. Purposive sampling technique. The data analysis method uses Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The research results show that social media marketing has a significant effect on brand image, social media marketing has no significant effect on brand love, social media marketing does not have a significant effect on customer engagement. Then brand image significant influence on brand love, brand image has a significant effect on customer engagement. Next brand lovehas a significant effect on customer engagement. Apart from that, social media marketing has a significant effect on customer engagement which is mediated by brand image And brand love. Then brand image has a significant effect on customer engagement which is mediated by brand love.
Effect of Financial Performance Ratio and Good Corporate Governance on Tax Avoidance with Fiscal Loss Compensation as Moderating Variable (Manufacturing Companies Listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange Period 2017-2021)
Authors:   Magister Akuntansi Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Y.A.I, Hamilah Hamilah , Gusminarni Gusminarni ,   Magister Akuntansi Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Y.A.I, Setiawan Budi ,   Magister Akuntansi Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Y.A.I, Suratman Adji ,   Magister Akuntansi Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Y.A.I
Published: October 2023

Financial performance ratios such as profitability, leverage, and company size alongside good corporate governance organs, like the audit committee and board of commissioners, are the key factors under scrutiny in this tax avoidance investigation. Taking place over a four-year period, we examined manufacturing companies within Indonesia, listed on the BEI from 2017 to 2021. Purposive sampling was employed to select 40 companies out of the 84 listed on the BEI. Ultimately, our research was based on 200 sets of data fulfilling established criteria. Using the Eviews 12 program, panel data regression analysis was employed to conduct hypothesis testing in this study. The findings reveal that tax avoidance is influenced by profitability, whereas tax avoidance is unaffected by company size, leverage, fiscal loss compensation, board of commissioners, and audit committee.
A Rare Case of Rheumatoid Arthritis Complicated by Complete Heart Block and Lead Thrombosis
Authors:   Cardiology B service, Ibn Sina University Hospital of Rabat, Houda Souilk , Asmae Bouamoud ,   Cardiology B service, Ibn Sina University Hospital of Rabat, Rim Raissouni ,   Cardiology B service, Ibn Sina University Hospital of Rabat, Jamila Pr Zarzur ,   Cardiology B service, Ibn Sina University Hospital of Rabat, Mohamed Pr Cherti ,   Cardiology B service, Ibn Sina University Hospital of Rabat
Published: October 2023

Rhematoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by progressive and disabling symmetrical polyarthritis and other organ damage. Heart manifestations include myocardial , valvular and conduction tissue abnormalities. Complete heart block is rare and results from a direct involvement of the conducting system with granulomas and subsequent fibrosis or extension of the inflammatory process. When symptomatic , it usually presents with lipothimia or syncope. In which case, the treatment of choice is a permanent pacemaker implantation that may complicate with thrombosis. Several hypotheses have been discussed : heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coagulopathie and the pacemaker lead itself may predispose to thrombosis. There are no established standard guidelines for determining the therapeutic course of action following the diagnosis of a clot attached to the cardiac device lead. Some researchers suggest that the decision should depend on the clot's size and the signs and symptoms exhibited by the patients.
Mu Cang Chai Terraced Fields with Sustainable Tourism Development
Authors:   Thai Nguyen University – Lao Cai Campus, Group 13, Binh Minh Ward, Lao Cai City, Lao Cai Province, Vietnam, Thi Oanh Dr. Dang , Viet Yen Dr. Nong ,   Thai Nguyen University – Lao Cai Campus, Group 13, Binh Minh Ward, Lao Cai City, Lao Cai Province, Vietnam, Son Dr. Tran Huu ,   Thai Nguyen University – Lao Cai Campus, Group 13, Binh Minh Ward, Lao Cai City, Lao Cai Province, Vietnam, Hung Dr. Dang Ngoc ,   Thai Nguyen University – Lao Cai Campus, Group 13, Binh Minh Ward, Lao Cai City, Lao Cai Province, Vietnam, Trang B.E. Bui Quynh ,   Thai Nguyen University – Lao Cai Campus, Group 13, Binh Minh Ward, Lao Cai City, Lao Cai Province, Vietnam
Published: October 2023

Terraced fields are a type of cultural heritage with a long history associated with the residence history of ethnic groups. These magnificent cultural heritages mark wet-rice agricultural science's remarkable development and progress on steep mountain slopes. Mu Cang Chai is a highland district of Yen Bai province - Vietnam. Mu Cang Chai terraced fields are extraordinary national landscapes and unique tourism resources. This cultural heritage has been attracting the attention of many people, especially domestic and international scientists and tourists. The article outlines typical features of Mu Cang Chai terraced fields, assesses the current situation, points out strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges, and proposes solutions to exploit this scenic spot to sustain local tourism development.
Fotobiomodulação sistêmica transdérmica: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Tavares Rangel Bianca , Rosa de Freitas Nicole , Belluco Guerrini Luísa , Pompéia Fraga de Almeida Ana Lúcia
Published: October 2023

A fotobiomodulação sistêmica (FBM-S) consiste em uma técnica que utiliza o laser de baixa intensidade no espectro vermelho da luz para irradiação sistêmica. Seus benefícios incluem efeito analgésico, antioxidante sistêmico e anti-inflamatório, ativação de células imunológicas, melhora na cicatrização, vasodilatação e aumento da microcirculação. A técnica original utiliza cateter e fibra óptica para irradiação sistêmica e por ser uma técnica invasiva, uma alternativa à esta foi desenvolvida, a fotobiomodulação sistêmica transdérmica. Assim, o objetivo desta revisão de literatura é discutir os efeitos, aplicações, protocolos e efeitos colaterais desta terapia modificada. Para tal, foi realizada busca na literatura nas bases de dados Pubmed, Bireme, Embase, Scopus, Science Direct, Web of Science e CENTRAL, sem restrição de idioma no período entre 2010 e 2021. Encontraram-se seis estudos sendo um na área da Odontologia. Os resultados desses estudos sugerem que a FBS-S pode ser utilizada para o tratamento de condições sistêmicas e em Odontologia, no entanto, a literatura ainda é escassa e mais estudos clínicos randomizados controlados são necessários para comprovar seus efeitos e estabelecer um protocolo clínico para sua utilização.
ESCUDO FACIAL (FACE SHIELD) EM TEMPOS DE COVID-19: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Alcântara Juliana Freitas da Silva , Pimentel Tarcísio Matheus Ferreira , Do Prado Victor Felipe Farias , Júnior Marcos Aurélio Vasconcelos Lima
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: A proposta do presente estudo foi analisar a efetividade do escudo facial (face shield) como equipamento de proteção da face, fornecendo subsídios para a adoção dele na realização de procedimentos odontológicos durante a pandemia de COVID-19.  Materiais e métodos: Trata-se de um estudo bibliográfico, do tipo revisão integrativa da literatura, que consiste em sintetizar o desfecho da pesquisa em questão de maneira ordenada e eficiente, fornecendo uma maior amplitude de informações sobre o assunto constituindo um corpo de conhecimento. Resultados: Foram selecionados 9 artigos para ilustrar as evidências acerca da efetividade do escudo facial (face shield) como barreira de proteção a ser adotada durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Conclusão: Entende-se, portanto, que a adoção do escudo facial (face shield) para reduzir os efeitos contaminantes dos aerossóis durante a pandemia de COVID-19, é fundamental, uma vez que, os estudos recentes atestam a possibilidade de redução dos níveis de contaminação
Influência da férula na resistência à fratura de restaurações com utilização ou não de retentores intrarradiculares em dentes tratados endodonticamente
Authors: Dutra Jafar César , Neppelenbroek Karin
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: realizar uma revisão de literatura narrativa sobre a importância e influência do efeito férula na resistência à fratura de restaurações em dentes tratados endodonticamente com utilização ou não de retentores intrarradiculares. Metodologia: Foram utilizados os seguintes descritores indexados no DeCS (Descritores em Ciências da Saúde): “Férula”, Prótese Dentária”, “Falha da Restauração Dentária”, “Técnica de Retentor Intrarradicular” e “Pinos de Retenção Dentária”, para busca nas bases de dados PubMed, Embase, Lilacs, Web of Science, Scopus e Cochrane Library. Resultados: Os dados da maioria dos estudos in vitro ou in vivo incluídos nesta revisão sugerem o uso da férula para aumento da resistência à fratura e longevidade dos dentes tratados endodonticamente. Tem sido recomendada a confecção de uma férula com altura uniforme de 2 mm e espessura superior a 1,5 mm. Conclusão: O uso de retentores radiculares foi indicado pela maioria dos trabalhos, sendo geralmente recomendados os pinos de fibra de vidro ao invés de núcleos metálicos fundidos para minimizar os riscos de fratura radicular em razão do módulo de elasticidade semelhante à dentina, além de possibilidade de retratamentos em casos de falhas adesivas. Apesar disso, ainda são necessários estudos clínicos com acompanhamento em longo prazo para avaliar a longevidade das restaurações de dentes tratados endodonticamente utilizando pinos de fibra de vidro sem ou com a presença de férula em diferentes espessuras e alturas.
ما خَفيَ على أكثر النحويين في كتاب (شواهد التوضيح والتصحيح لمشكلات الجامع الصحيح) لابن مالك (ت 672)
Authors: Al-Dhanbari Muneer Mohammed Saleh Naji
Published: October 2023

درس البحث الحكم النحوي للمسائل النحوية، الذي وصفه ابن مالك أنَّه خفي على كثير من النحويين في كتابه (شواهد التوضيح والتصحيح لمشكلات الجامع الصحيح)، وأظهر البحث أحكامًا لابن مالك على هذه المسائل خالف بها كثيرًا ممَّن سبقه من النحويين، مؤيِّدًا كلامه بما في الحديث النبوي من شواهد على صحة ذلك الاستعمال وفصاحته، ومؤيِّدًا تلك الأحاديث في بعض المسائل بالآيات القرآنية، والأشعار العربيَّة، كما أظهر البحث أنَّ المقصود من استعمال ابن مالك مصطلح (خفي) هو خفاء الدليل الحديثي عليهم، أو خفاء تجويز سيبويه تلك المسألة، أو أنه يريد بهذا المصطلح تسوية من يمنع الحكم في المسألة التي وردت فيها الشواهد مع علمه بها بمن يجهلها؛ إذ لم تؤثر في حكمه، فهو ومن يجهلها سواء. ولم يُسمِّ ابن مالك أحدًا ممَّن خفي عليهم حكمًا ما غير ابن جنِّي. وبلغت مسائل البحث عشر مسائل مرتَّبةً كما جاءت في الكتاب المدروس.
Pengaruh Kualitas Website dan Kepercayaan Konsumen terhadap Minat Beli pada E-Commerce Tokopedia di Surabaya
Authors: Dahlan Ahsan Dlonni , Dermawan Rizky , Zawawi Zawawi
Published: October 2023

his study intends to understand how the impact of website quality and customer trust  on purchase intentiom at Tokopedia e-commerce in Surabaya. The technique of this research is quantitative by using a sample of 105 answers which are determined based on a sampling technique based on guidelines according to Cochran. The population taken is Surabaya residents who have visited the Tokopedia website. The sample used was taken through purposive sampling. Sampling uses informants who have visited the Tokopedia online store at least once. The information used in the research is primary and secondary information. The method of analysis applied to this research is (PLS) with Validity Test, Reliability Test and Hypothesis Test. The results prove that Website Quality has a positive and significant influence on purchase intention. Customer trust  has a significant positive impact on purchase intention.

Keywords: Consumer Trust; Purchase Intention; Website Quality.
Emerging Role of Universities in Collective Impact Initiatives for Business and Community Benefit: the Tripple Helix Model
Authors: Kawimbe Dr Sidney , Muya Chilinda
Published: October 2023

Universities are increasing their efforts to more clearly demonstrate their social value. For instance, Etzkowitz and Leydesdorff (2011) argue that the Triple Helix framework argues that three types of institutions, universities, industries, and the government, play crucial roles in the innovation process of a knowledge-based economy. This paper illustrates how Universities can incorporate collective impact partnerships in their community benefit strategies for both business and government. Further, the paper explores the Tripple Helix Model for community/business, government benefit. The study has analysed the economic and social benefits of knowledge and skills from competencies acquired from university education which is a critical source for transforming society – which can foster discussions on significant planning areas that are necessary for developing strategies for completion, where job creation, developing skills, cultivating informed citizenship, and disseminating knowledge are core concerns. The purpose of this discourse is to examine the impacts of universities on economic development and social responsibilities at all aspects, including social and economic benefits that can lead to improvement of living standards of individuals and society. The paper, however, looks at literature that is pertinent to the usefulness of universities in relation to transformation of individual and society/business. University education is a determinant of income and one of the most important investments a country should choose to make in its citizens because it provides workforce with professions, technical, and managerial skills – creating attitudes and changes necessary for the socialization, modernization, and the overall transformation of the societies.
Impact of Institutional Investors and Board Independence on Corporate Short-Termism: Longitudinal Evidence from Zimbabwe
Authors: Bekapi Trustmore
Published: October 2023

This study examines the effects of institutional investors and board independence on corporate short-termism, using panel data for 36 listed companies in Zimbabwe from 2010 to 2018. By using the Arellano-Bover/Blundell-Bond system Generalised Methods of Moments (Sys-GMM) dynamic estimator, this study effectively addresses autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity and endogeneity in panel data analysis. The empirical results of this study revealed that institutional investors significantly influence managers to make myopic investment decisions, whereas independent non-executive directors reduce managers’ myopic tendencies. Additional analyses of the results confirms that INEDs mitigate managers’ myopic behaviour, whereas institutional investors increase the managers’ myopic behaviour. More so, this study found a significant and positive relation between dedicated institutional ownership and capital expenditures, which suggests that dedicated institutional investors help to reduce short-termism. Given that the results show that past short-termism begets more short-termism, the results of this study can help shareholders, policymakers, regulators and executives to understand the influence of institutional investors and board independence on long-term corporate investment decisions, which is an unexplored issue from the Zimbabwean context.
Effects of Domestic Debt Securities on Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Desmond Ukeje Chiemezie , Ihuoma Nwachukwu Fortune , Udochukwu Nwachukwu Edwin
Published: October 2023

Debt is considered beneficial for economic growth due to its overriding impact on savings, investment, financial deepening, and institutions. However, despite the fact that studies that attempted to examine the effect of domestic debt securities on economic growth in Nigeria have proliferated in recent years, only a handful has been able to measure individually the impact of the various debt securities on economic growth in developing countries. It is against this backdrop that this study is undertaken to determine the effect of debt securities on economic growth in Nigeria. The study used time series data covering a period of 22 years (1999-2021) and employed the Auto regressive distributive lag (ARDL) technique to empirically study the effect of the treasury bills, treasury bonds, government bonds and promissory notes on economic growth in Nigeria. The data used for the analysis were sourced from the World Development Indicators (2021) and CBN Statistical Bulletin (2021). The findings revealed that treasury bills, treasury bonds, government bonds and promissory notes all had positive effects on economic growth in Nigeria both in the short and long run. Therefore, the study recommends for consistent implementation of wider monetary policy reforms that promises assured returns and stability of funds to investors in order to promote investment in these instruments. Institutions such as SEC, Pension funds, Insurance companies, should be encouraged to invest in the listed instruments.
Individual Adaptability and Availability of ICT Facilities as Predictors of Readiness of Public School Teachers in an Online Teaching Environment
Authors: Guia Emmalyn F. De
Published: October 2023

In an effort to restrict the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools and institutions are switching to online learning completely in place of face-to-face classes. Many teachers, however, were shown to be not ready to teach online. This study utilized descriptive correlational research design regarding individual adaptability and availability of ICT facilities as predictors of the respondents’ readiness in an online teaching environment. The data were generated from the teachers of public secondary schools in Region XI, Philippines. Sets of adapted survey tools with a five-point Likert scale were used to gather data from the respondents. The statistical tools used to treat the data were mean, standard deviation, and multiple linear regression. The results showed that teachers were highly adaptive to online teaching environment. Also, ICT facilities were highly available, and teachers were ready for an online teaching environment. Both teachers’ individual adaptability and availability of ICT facilities influenced teachers’ readiness in an online teaching environment with the availability of ICT facilities as the best predictor.
Dışavurumcu Yazma Uygulamasının İyi Oluş Üzerine Etkisi: Meta-analiz Çalışması
Authors: TEKİN Işıl
Published: October 2023

Dışavurumcu yazma uygulaması bireylerin kendilerini etkileyen yaşantılara ilişkin duygu ve düşüncelerini yazılı olarak ifade etmelerinin iyileştirici olabileceği fikrinden hareketle geliştirilmiş ve etkililiği pek çok çalışmada incelenmiştir. Literatürde dışavurumcu yazmanın fiziksel ve psikolojik sağlık üzerinde etkili olduğunu gösteren çalışmalar olduğu gibi etkili olmadığını ortaya koyan çalışmalar da yer almaktadır. Mevcut çalışmada dışavurumcu yazma uygulamasının etkisine ilişkin daha tutarlı ve keşfedici sonuçlara ulaşmak amacıyla literatürdeki sonuçların birlikte değerlendirildiği meta-analiz çalışmasına başvurulmuştur. Bu çalışmanın amacı deneysel çalışmalara dayanan bir meta-analiz ile dışavurumcu yazma uygulamasının bireylerin iyi oluşu üzerindeki etkisini incelemektir. Bu amaçla gerçekleştirilen çevrimiçi veri tabanı taramaları sonucunda ulaşılan 11 araştırma çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. Ulaşılan 11 çalışmada 764 katılımcı yer almaktadır. Bu araştırma sonuçlarının birlikte analiz edilmesi ile gerçekleştirilen meta-analiz sonucunda tahmin edilen ortak etki büyüklüğü Hedges’ g = 0.229 olarak bulunmuştur. Bu sonuç dışavurumcu yazmanın iyi oluş üzerinde pozitif yönlü küçük bir etkiye sahip olduğunu ifade etmektedir. Etki büyüklüğünün geçerliğini incelemek amacıyla gerçekleştirilen yayın yanlılığı analizlerinde herhangi bir yayın yanlılığının olmadığı bulunmuştur.
O PAPEL DO FARMACÊUTICO NO TRATAMENTO DO PACIENTE COM DIABETES MELLITUS TIPO II: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Andrade Louzada Barreto da Silva Isabella
Published: October 2023

A Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 é considerada um problema de saúde multifatorial, muito comum no Brasil e no mundo. Sendo assim, pesquisa-se sobre o papel do Farmacêutico no tratamento do paciente com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 com o resultado de prover o conhecimento a respeito da importância deste profissional no tratamento da Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2. Para tanto, é necessário conceituar a Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 e relacionar o tratamento da Diabetes com o estilo de vida do paciente e evidenciar a importância do Farmacêutico no suporte ao paciente diabético. Realiza-se, então, uma pesquisa de revisão da literatura. A partir disso, é possível verificar que o profissional Farmacêutico é parte fundamental no tratamento que contribui para maior qualidade de vida do paciente. É o Farmacêutico que participa da orientação medicamentosa e as mudanças a serem realizadas no dia a dia do paciente para um melhor controle da DM2. Nesse contexto, o fator qualidade de vida passa a ser mais evidenciado entre os pacientes e os profissionais de saúde.  Dessa forma é reforçada o papel do Farmacêutico, indispensável, na equipe multiprofissional responsável pelo tratamento dos pacientes, pelas diversas capacidades desse profissional a respeito da orientação do tratamento, fator crucial para sobrevida e melhor qualidade de vida do portador da Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2.
URBANIZAÇÃO E TURISMO NOS AÇORES: ILUSÃO E CONTRADIÇÕES NUM DESTINO DE NATUREZA / Urbanisation and tourism in the Azores: illusion and contradictions in a nature destination
Authors: Melo Vanessa
Published: October 2023

De forma lata, o actual processo de urbanização mundial é regido por diferentes processos de mercantilização do espaço, que se vêm expandindo a áreas outrora ditas rurais e naturais. O turismo, uma atividade económica igualmente em crescimento à escala global, é indissociável de diferentes formas de consumo do espaço, sendo um importante motor de urbanização, sobretudo dos locais onde esta atividade exerce maior pressão. Todavia, a natureza destes processos varia consoante as especificidades de cada local. A ultraperiférica Região Autónoma dos Açores – uma das mais pobres de Portugal – é composta por nove ilha. O processo de urbanização actualmente sentido nestas ilhas é marcado por uma maior expansão e densificação das urbes das ilhas mais centrais, pelo constante despovoamento das ilhas e áreas mais periféricas e rurais, e pelo grande crescimento do turismo na região.  Com base em trabalho de campo, desenvolvido entre 2018 e 2010, este artigo explora as particularidades do processo de urbanização em curso nos Açores, dando especial atenção à influência do turismo sobre o mesmo, bem como à ilusão e contradições geradas pela crescente urbanização de uma região que vem sendo promovida, sobretudo, como um destino sustentável e de natureza.
Abstract : Broadly speaking, the current process of world urbanization is driven by different processes of commodification of space, which have been expanding to areas that were once called rural and natural. Tourism, which is an economic activity equally growing on a global scale, is inseparable from different forms of consumption of space, being an important promotor of urbanisation, especially in places where this activity exerts greater pressure. However, the nature of these processes varies according to the specificities of each location. The outermost Autonomous Region of the Azores – one of the poorest in Portugal – is formed by nine islands. The urbanisation process currently experienced in these islands is marked by a greater expansion and densification of the cities of the more central islands, by the constant depopulation of more peripheral and rural islands and areas, and by the great growth of tourism in the region. Based on fieldwork, conducted between 2018 and 2020, this article explores the particularities of the ongoing urbanisation process in the Azores, paying special attention to the influence of tourism on it, as well as to the illusion and contradictions generated by the growing urbanisation of a region that has been promoted, above all, as a sustainable and nature destination.
Mejorando la inteligencia emocional de los/as niños a través de sus progenitores: evaluación de necesidades y diseño de un programa de intervención
Authors:   Universidad de Sevilla, BOSSOUS Bernard , PADILLA-CARMONA Teresa ,   Universidad de Sevilla
Published: October 2023

Este trabajo se orienta al desarrollo emocional de padres, como motor del desarrollo emocional de sus hijos e hijas. Se realiza una evaluación de sus necesidades formativas, el nivel de inteligencia emocional, el estilo parental y el nivel de motivación parental. Una vez identificados todos estos aspectos, se presenta el diseño de un programa formativo online que mejore el desarrollo emocional de los progenitores y también, mediante la observación y copia directa de su conducta, la de sus hijos.
Emprendimiento y género: un análisis bibliométrico
Authors:   Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, LEYVA-OSUNA Beatriz A. , FLORES-LOPEZ Jose G. ,   Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, GARCIA-GARCIA Alma R. ,   Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora
Published: October 2023

El emprendimiento ha tomado fuerza en las investigaciones científicas, en la educación universitaria y en la vida misma; así también la participación de mujeres en el emprendimiento toma importancia. Es por ello que la presente investigación tiene como propósito analizar, a través de un estudio bibliométrico, los indicadores de calidad y cantidad de las publicaciones científicas en el tema de emprendimiento y género, entre los años 2012 y 2022, que permita obtener resultados de desarrollo científico del tema. Como parte de la metodología se elaboró una base de datos a partir de la información que se obtiene en la Web of Science que permitió la elaboración de mapas utilizando el sistema VOSviewer por Co-autoría, Citas y Documentos, obteniendo así un referente de las investigaciones más consultadas. Algunos de los resultados obtenidos en esta investigación exponen que el documento más citado de nombre: Explorando la dinámica del género, el feminismo y el espíritu empresarial: promover el debate para escapar de una organización sin salida, fue publicado en el año 2012, con un total de 295 citas y en el año 2021 se despunta la productividad en la publicación de los temas de emprendimiento y género. Como conclusión general del tema de emprendimiento y género se describe que los equipos donde partipan hombres y mujeres son más exitosos en tareas que tienen que ver con ventas y ganacias, a diferencia si estas áreas las atendieran solamente los hombres.
Modelo decisório para gestão de portfólio de projetos capex aplicado em uma cooperativa do agronegócio
Authors:   Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, DANZA Marcelo O. , COLMENERO Joao C. ,   Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná
Published: October 2023

As organizações dependem de projetos para continuidade e manutenção do negócio, sendo assim, o proceso de tomada de decisão na escolha dos projetos certos se torna muito importante. Dessa forma um processo de tomada de decisão baseado em 4 módulos é proposto (1) direcionamento estratégico, (2) conceituando a complexidade, (3) coleta das iniciativas de projeto, (4) portfolio scoreboard. A aplicação numa cooperativa do agronegócio resultou principalmente em melhores resultados dos projetos e melhora de maturidade de gestão de projetos.
Brecha digital en estudiantes de la Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez en la pandemia (COVID-19)
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, LOPEZ SALAZAR Ricardo , BAUTISTA FLORES Elizabeth ,   Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, SIFUENTES MENDOZA Abraham ,   Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez
Published: October 2023

Esta es una investigación de tipo cuantitativo y de corte descriptiva realizada durante el periodo de confinamiento por el virus del SarsCov2, el cual fue un reto para las universidades en México; se descubrió que la continuidad en las labores académicas se impactó por la desigualdad en el acceso tecnológico, las habilidades digitales individuales y la calidad de conectividad en la región. Se aplicó un cuestionario digital a 313 estudiantes en el semestre 2021-1 (mayo-junio), de cinco programas académicos diferentes.
The Translational Treatment of Social Culture and Social Organization items in Orwell’s 1984
Authors: Mansour Ahmed
Published: October 2023

The translation of culture-specific items (CSIs) in literary texts is problematic and challenging. They hold a critical position in the process of translation as they are bound to their source culture and language. Translators tend to render these items using specific translation techniques. These techniques influence and in turn are influenced by the two translation strategies: foreignization and domestication. These CSIs could be divided according to Newmark (1988) into five categories. However, the present study aims to reveal, discuss, and compare the techniques used along with the strategies followed in treating two categories namely social culture and social organization in George Orwell’s ‘1984’ from English into two Arabic translations. The Novel is translated by two translators Anwar Achami (2006) and Alharith Nabhan (2014). To achieve trustworthiness, Toury’s (1995) descriptive translation methodology and Creswell’s (2012) mixed methods research is adopted to describe, analyse, and interpret how, when, and why Pederson’s (2005) translation techniques are used and to take out clear data about the Venutian’s (1995) domestication and foreignization. The study follows the explanatory design.  First, the quantitative data is collected manually and uploaded into an Excel sheet format for analysis. It is followed by qualitative data collection and analyses. 162 coupled pairs were identified. The results show that the translators use different translation techniques to produce different translations. Besides, there are various factors influencing translators’ choices and orientations.
A Theoretical Exploration of Teacher Credibility and Immediacy as Influential Factors in Learning and Teaching
Authors: Kianinezhad Neda
Published: October 2023

This review study aims to fill a research gap by examining the role of two critical teacher interpersonal behaviors, immediacy and credibility, based on existing evidence. By analyzing the available literature, this study will offer valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers in the field of language education. The empirical and theoretical evidence presented in this review study unequivocally demonstrates the importance of teacher credibility and immediacy in shaping EFL learners' perceptions of classroom justice. These factors significantly impact learners' understanding and evaluation of distributive, interactional, and procedural justice, profoundly influencing their overall satisfaction and engagement in the educational process. Furthermore, the study highlights that teacher credibility is a strong predictor of learners' perceived cognitive, affective, and behavioral learning in the classroom, while teacher immediacy predicts students' perception of interactional justice. Lastly, the review examines the impact of both nonverbal and verbal teacher credibility on learning outcomes.
Translating TV Series Titles: A Case Study of Iranian Film Monthly Magazine
Authors: Golmakani Sepehr , Amirinejad Masoud , Moghaddam Muhammad Reza Rastegar
Published: October 2023

TV series titles have always played an influential role in their marketing as the primary factor that draws potential viewers' attention. Translation of titles is a challenging task that is fulfilled by employing specific translation methods. This study aims to analyze the translation of 50 American TV series titles into Persian by the Film Monthly Magazine. The practical analysis in the thesis is based on Molina and Albir's (2002) model of translation techniques. After reviewing the selected titles from popular American TV series, it was revealed that the most common technique used by Film is the literal translation, adopted in the case of 18 titles and 36% of data. Borrowing with ten titles and 20% of the data holds the second rank. Modulation took the third rank with six titles and 12% of the data. Transposition was used for five titles and 10% of the total data. Next, discursive creation, generalization, established equivalent, and reduction were used equally for two titles comprising 4% of the total data. The least common translation process used by the translators to render the titles was amplification, with only one title translated in this way, which made up 2% of the cases. According to the samples, a combined technique of literal translation and borrowing was used in this research, where two titles were translated. These obtained results will be advantageous to translators, film and TV series distributors, film magazine authors, and closed-captioners.
Exploring Learning Strategies and Characteristics of Good Language Learners Among EFL Graduate Students in Morocco: A Case Study
Authors: Houssami Sarah , Benattabou Driss
Published: October 2023

The article presents the findings of a case study that examines the learning strategies and characteristics of successful language learners among EFL graduate students. The study investigates the language learning approaches employed by these students and explores the extent to which they possess the traits that define effective language learners. The research involved a sample (N=118) of graduate students from the Master’s and Doctorate programs in Morocco. The data were collected using a questionnaire that was adapted from the original version developed by Oxford (1990) that focused on different types of learning strategies. The results reveal high levels of engagement in memory, metacognitive, cognitive, compensatory, and affective strategies, indicating the proficiency and commitment of the participants as language learners. While the use of social strategies received a moderate rating, the study underscores the importance of individual learning and personal strategies for these students. The findings support the notion that graduate students possess the characteristics of good language learners, including self-motivation, positive attitudes, metacognitive awareness, and resourcefulness. The implications of these findings suggest the integration of diverse learning strategies into language teaching, learner training programs, and further exploration of social strategies. The study contributes to our understanding of successful language learning among graduate students and provides insights into the effective strategies and traits that contribute to their learning process.