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Successful Strategies in Local Economic Development: An Examination of Global Practices and Their Implementation in Afghanistan
Authors: Yar Fayaz Gul Mazloum , Stanikzai Habib Ur Rahman
Published: December 2024

Local Economic Development (LED) is a pivotal strategy for fostering sustainable growth and alleviating poverty, particularly in fragile states like Afghanistan. This study examines successful global practices, such as South Korea's Saemaul Undong Movement, India's cluster development model, and Bangladesh's microfinance initiatives, to identify key success factors like governance, community participation, and infrastructure development. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates qualitative insights from global case studies and Afghan stakeholders with quantitative data analysis. The findings highlight the need for decentralized governance, community-driven development, and financial inclusion to address Afghanistan's socio-economic challenges. Practical recommendations emphasize capacity building, infrastructure investments, and innovative financing mechanisms. This study contributes to bridging research gaps by contextualizing global strategies within Afghanistan’s unique socio-cultural and economic landscape, offering actionable insights for policymakers to achieve sustainable local economic growth.
law of diminishing marginal utility as law of mental order-ness
Authors: Posvanc Matus
Published: December 2024

Nozick (1977) formulated a challenge to Austrians related to the application of the Law of diminishing marginal utility in the context of notion of indifference. To be able to claim that the value or attributed utility of the subsequent units of goods decreases, we must compare comparables, even if deliberate choice means that we have chosen a particular as being value-different. This causes a logical paradox. One cannot be indifferent and demonstrate a particular preference at the same time. It is mutually exclusive.The paper discusses a critique of Wysocki (2021), who proposes a solution to the paradox in terms of a counterfactual perception of the Law. The critique points to the essence of why neo-Misesians cannot resolve the paradox, which lies in the interpretation of the origin of valuation within the particular value scale.The paper offers an alternative solution based on Hayek’s concept of mental order-ness with the implication of the general applicability of the Law to any order in reality.
Demonstrated preference in the Austrian economic analysis
Authors: Megger Dawid
Published: December 2024

This paper is an attempt to clarify the concept of demonstrated preference in the economic analysis of the Austrian School of Economics. It considers several interpretations of this concept: (1) as a thymological concept which matters in empirical interpretations of concrete human actions; (2) as a preference expressed in voluntary actions; (3) as the only existing preference; (4) as the only preference which matters in economics; (5) as the only preference which matters in the economy. It is argued that despite the Austrian insistence on (4), the only interpretation resistant to criticism is (5). Unfortunately, it is not sufficient to draw or reinforce the conclusions that Murray N. Rothbard and his followers reach in their considerations on welfare economics, monopoly theory, public goods theory, and game theory. A number of additional clarifications are also made (e.g., the concepts of “voluntariness” and “psychologizing” in economics).
Rejoinder to Block on indifference
Authors: Wysocki Igor
Published: December 2024

This paper is a rejoinder to Block’s (2022) response to Wysocki’s (Wysocki, 2021) essay on Nozick’s challenge leveled at Austrian economics. Instead of merely reiterating Wysocki’s (Wysocki, 2021) position, we try to highlight that the Blockean account of indifference and preference entails the views which are otherwise unwelcome, given his unyielding commitment to Austrian economics at large. To wit, we argue that Block’s theory still fails to make sense of the law of diminishing marginal utility. Moreover, his extreme idea of choice, sadly, appears to jettison characteristically Austrian subjectivism and thus perilously verges on behaviourism. We conclude that, given all these predicaments the Blockean account is caught in, Block himself (qua Austrian) has a reason to embrace the Hoppean theory of preference and indifference.
role of phronesis in Knowledge-Based Economy
Authors: Ceglarska Anna , Cymbranowicz Katarzyna
Published: December 2024

The aim of this paper is to reflect on contemporary understanding of “knowledge” within the Knowledge-Based Economy. Since the pursuit of knowledge has been a longstanding focus of European culture since Greek philosophy, we employ the original ancient terminology. Applying the hermeneutics of ancient texts along with critical and comparative analysis can aid in differentiating between “knowledge” and “wisdom”, often linked in modern theories, while also connecting this issue to the Aristotelian concept of phronesis. The authors argue that since human relations impact social (and so—economic) spheres, the issue of phronesis, a relational type of knowledge, should not go unexamined. The idea that application of knowledge (rather than its mere acquisition), crucial for the Knowledge-Based Economy, was embedded in the Greek term oikonomiké, which provides a basis for considering oneself a phronimos. Our aim is to demonstrate the value of phronesis particularly in the fields of management and the philosophical foundations of economics, as the skills encompassed within it have the potential to aid in educating not only a “sage” but also an active member of the community, capable of acting in a manner that benefits both themselves and the society.
A defense of Austrian welfare economics
Authors: Fegley Tate , Israel Karl-Friedrich
Published: December 2024

Murray N. Rothbard’s Toward a Reconstruction of Utility and Welfare Economics is the defining contribution outlining the Austrian school’s approach to welfare theory. A recent attack on this approach is by Wysocki and Dominiak (2023), who argue, contra Rothbard, that whether an exchange is welfare-enhancing is not necessarily related to whether that exchange is just, and therefore the Rothbardian framework is wrong. This paper shows that their argument misconceives how Austrians treat the concept of welfare. They also misunderstand the crucial role of the principle of demonstrated preference. Properly conceived, Rothbard’s reconstruction remains intact.
Are there really any errors in the Austrian theory of welfare?
Authors: Czyżniewski Mateusz
Published: December 2024

This text reviews David Megger’s 2021 book entitled Justice in Welfare Economics. Libertarianism and the Austrian School (in Polish: Sprawiedliwość w ekonomii dobrobytu, liberatarianizm i szkoła austriacka). The review takes a critical approach, highlighting the most significant aspects of the presented considerations and emphasising their uniqueness and complexity. I intend to extensively discuss the author’s theses concerning the modification of the fundamental claims of Austrian school representatives about justice and welfare, highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses.
From a nitty-gritty debate within economics into the deep waters of philosophy of science. Introduction to the special issue of ZFN
Authors: Block Walter , Wysocki Igor
Published: December 2024

It all started in 2021 when we sparked a rather specific debate within Austrian economics in Philosophical Problems in Science (Zagadnienia Filozoficzne w Nauce) – traditionally abbreviated as ZFN. The story unfolded as follows. First, Wysocki submitted a paper on the concept of indifference, as it is normally understood in the Austrian school of economics. To his astonishment and great relief, this then rising journal (now the one with well-established reputation, its Scopus ranking being as high as Q2 under the rubric of philosophy) accepted the submission in question and published it promptly in ZFN 71 as (Wysocki, 2021). It was an honour and a privilege, especially given the fact that Austrian economics – with all due respect to its scientific achievements – is nowadays not a mainstream economic current, to say the least. Hence, being published in ZFN only added to the strength of Wysocki’s belief that the journal is clearly unbiased towards any sort of philosophy of science. The very fact that Wysocki published a paper on indifference in Austrian economics and the fact that he spread the news about ZFN being also open to publishing maverick (after all, as already observed, Austrian economics is not a branch of mainstream economics) papers related to philosophy of science prompted Walter Block (a prominent Austrian economist) to submit to ZFN his rejoinder to Wysocki’s original paper on indifference, with the said response being ultimately published in ZFN 72 as (Block, 2022).
Two variants of the ferredoxin reductase (FDXR) causing isolated retinitis pigmentosa
Authors: Maden Bedel Fayize , Başdemirci Müşerref
Published: December 2024

Objective: The FDXR gene encodesferredoxin reductase, which is a mitochondrial membrane protein and plays a role in Fe-S cluster synthesis. Loss of function in this gene causes intracellular iron accumulation, leading to dysfunction, especially in nervous system cells. To date, 46 patients with biallelic FDXR variants have been reported. While optic atrophy was a common finding in most of the patients, it was found that many neurological findings were also accompanied.
Method: Two siblings from an unrelated Turkish family and their parents were included. DNA was isolated from the patient’s blood sample. Whole exome sequencing was performed using next-generation DNA sequencing.
Results: We described two siblings with the same compound heterozygous variants, but with phenotypically different characteristics. While ataxia, opticatrophy, and minor dysmorphic findings were present in one sibling, we did not detect any finding other than subclinical retinal dystrophy in the other sibling.
Conlusion: Many patients described in the literature have also been reported to show wide phenotypic variability. We would like to report these patients to contribute to the genotype phenotype relationship of the disease and to create resources for future gene therapies.
Opinions des femmes bénéficiaires de la gratuité de la maternité dans le cadre de la couverture santé universelle en République Démocratique du Congo: Cas du Centre Hospitalier du Mont-Amba dans la Zone de Santé de Lemba, Kinshasa
Authors: Etshindo Kasongo Salomon
Published: December 2024

Poverty is one of the main obstacles to access to obstetric care for Congolese women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where maternal and neonatal mortality remains high. Within the framework of universal health coverage, the DRC has introduced a program of free maternity care, which aims to contribute to the reduction of maternal and neonatal mortality. This exploratory qualitative study was carried out to gather the opinions of women benefiting from free maternity care, using semi-structured interview methods and an audio recording technique based on an interview guide. The data were analyzed using a thematic approach, with categories and sub-themes developed from the participants' verbatim. Keywords : Opinions, free maternity care, universal health coverage, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Perception, vécu et attente des parents sur la qualité de soins dispensés à l’hôpital pédiatrique de Kalembelembe à Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo
Authors: Kasau Kasau Dieu merci
Published: December 2024

This is a descriptive qualitative study carried out with 20 parents of hospitalized children, using individual semi-directed interviews. The results presented a single central theme: the quality of care provided at Kalembelembe paediatric hospital. This theme was then subdivided into the following three sub-themes: parents' perceptions of the quality of care; parents' experiences of the care process; and parents' expectations. Data collected revealed that the majority of parents perceived a poor reception, inaccessibility to care for all, lack of comprehensive care and disinterest on the part of caregivers. They have experienced a lack of continuity of care, poor communication from nursing staff and poor living conditions. They expect nursing care to be humanized, the political and administrative authorities to be strongly involved in facilitating access to care for all, which is one of the objectives of universal health coverage, and infrastructures and the environment to be improved. Our results will enable healthcare stakeholders to implement effective strategies to improve the quality of care provided in paediatric wards.
Influence des activités anthropiques sur les ressources halieutiques dans les hydrosystèmes du groupement Kasambanza, Secteur Luniungu, Territoire de Bulungu, Province du Kwilu en République Démocratique du Congo
Authors: Pwema Kiamfu Victor
Published: December 2024

The objective of this study was to contribute to the knowledge of the pressures exerted on fishery resources in the Kasambanza group located in the territory of Bulungu in the DR Congo. Surveys carried out among the population and supplemented by experimental fishing campaigns using gill nets, dip nets and hooks in some hydrosystems in the study area showed that in total, thirty species of fish grouped in nine orders, thirteen families and twenty-four genera; two species of shrimp (Macrobranchium dux and Caridina africana) as well as a species of crab: Brachyura sp colonize the hydrosystems of the Kasambanza group. Several anthropogenic activities are the basis of the decline in fishery resources in this group. This concerns uncontrolled reforestation and bush fires in forest galleries, fishing by dam or with small mesh nets or using fish-toxic plants and the construction of dam ponds on almost all small rivers. The effective and rational management of fisheries resources in these environments requires the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices in order to contribute to the safeguarding and restoration of these hydrosystems.
The Effect of 3 Dimensional Virtual Reality Retail (VRR) Store Ambiance on Avatar’s Emotions and Behaviour: A Mediation Analysis
Authors: Dad Aasim Munir , Rehman Asma Abdul , Haleem Muhammad Sohaib , Davies Barry , Kear Andrew
Published: December 2024

This study carefully employs a One-Group Pre and Post Test approach of Quasi experimental research design to investigate the effect of ambiance (specifically colours) on avatars’ emotions and behaviours in 3 dimensional (3D) Virtual Reality Retail (VRR) stores. In order to conduct an analysis of the data collected from Second Life (SL), a highly advanced 3D Virtual World, this study employed the PROCESS tool. The research provides empirical evidence supporting the significance of colours as a prominent environmental cue in three-dimensional virtual reality retail stores. This study examines the influence of colours on the emotional states and behaviours of avatars. It specifically focuses on the significant impact of colours on approach/avoidance behavioural intentions, which is mediated by arousal and pleasure. It provides a significant contribution to the current body of literature on retail atmospherics by enhancing comprehension of 3D virtual reality retail environments and the significance of colour schemes. It is important to mention that the impact of arousal in isolation was determined to be statistically not significant. The present study offers interesting insights; however, it is important to acknowledge certain limitations. These limitations include the narrow focus on a certain type of specialised 3D VRR store, and the constraints imposed by a very small sample size. Future research within this subject should aim to address these limitations.
Las TICs en el Aprendizaje de los Estudiantes de Tercero de Bachillerato Técnico Industrial
Authors: López Fernández Yeleni Mireya , Gómez Bravo Diego Andrés , Guaigua Guaigua Juan Manuel , Rumbaut Rangel Dayron
Published: December 2024

Este artículo investiga el impacto de las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TICs) en el aprendizaje de estudiantes del bachillerato técnico industrial en Ecuador, específicamente en el Colegio Benjamín Franklin. A través de un estudio transversal y enfoque cuanti-cualitativo, se describe cómo la implementación de las tecnologías de la información y de las comunicaciones, incluyendo simuladores y plataformas digitales, influye en el rendimiento académico y la motivación de los estudiantes. Los resultados indican una correlación positiva entre el uso de las TICs el rendimiento académico estudiantil, sugiriendo que estas herramientas juegan un papel clave en la educación técnica; de la misma manera, se detectó la necesidad de capacitación de docentes en el uso de herramientas digitales.
Nuevas tecnologías y retos para el profesional de enfermería en la atención del usuario
Authors: Peñafiel Yancha Doris Estefanía , Venegas Mera Beatriz
Published: December 2024

La informatización y el uso de nuevas tecnologías es un proceso progresivo y cada vez más presente en nuestra sociedad y en nuestra profesión. Todas las áreas sanitarias están afectadas por este proceso de informatización. Pero todavía hay profesionales de Enfermería que tienen dificultades a la hora de utilizarlas, sobre todo aquellos que llevan más años de profesión y que pertenecen a la generación que "vio llegar la tecnología", con lo que han tenido que adaptarse a una nueva forma de trabajar a la que a muchos les cuesta acostumbrarse. El enfermero de hoy en día tiene un enorme reto en el aprovechamiento de los nuevos recursos tecnológicos para realizar su labor de una manera más eficiente, efectiva y en el menor tiempo posible y para desenvolverse con soltura en el acceso a la información y el conocimiento en salud, su gestión o la generación y difusión de nuevo conocimiento.
Web Accessibility Standards in Uzbekistan: A Review of Current Practices
Authors: Islomov Mirodil
Published: December 2024

As the internet has become the essential part of our daily life, many people are still struggling to get access to the information on the Internet, and web accessibility exists to cease this type of problems. Web accessibility is significant term in today’s IT world since it ensures that everyone, including those with disabilities, have a proper access to the information on the Web. The problem with proper access to the Web got very popular in Uzbekistan due to its past when government did not focus and lagged behind in development of the Internet. However, Uzbekistan has been demonstrating an impressive blooming of new strategies and plans to tackle the problem with web accessibility for a long time. The aim of this paper delves into analyzing current practices of web accessibility with challenges and barriers of properly employing web accessibility in Uzbekistan by utilizing mixed-methods approach.
Enhancing the Mechanical and Durability Properties of Burnt Clay Bricks Using Waste Glass Powder
Authors: Hassan Ali , Prodhan Md Atowar Rahman , Rayad Saydur Rahman , Zakaria Md , Al Mamun Abdullah , Akter Mst Julia
Published: December 2024

The increased demand for construction materials and environmental hazards due to industrial-associated wastes provide scope for sustainable solution pathways. Hence, this study focused on determining the possibility of using waste glass powder as a replacement for clay in burnt clay bricks for improved mechanical performance and durability. According to the tests performed under ASTM, the bricks were executed for compressive strength, modulus of rupture, water absorption, apparent porosity, efflorescence resistance, and ultrasonic pulse velocity for various WGP substitutions starting from 0% and ending with 25%. The results of the tests indicated that samples with up to 20% recorded the highest increase in compressive strength and modulus of rupture of approximately 25% and 41%, respectively. Excellent results proved that WGP improved structure integrity and durability, enhancing their potential as a waste management solution as an eco-friendly additive that reduces dependence on natural clay. This study concluded that the WGP-modified bricks can be a valid replacement for sustainable construction applications. To enhance the suitability of WGP for sustainable construction, more studies must be carried out on optimizing firing parameters, long-term durability evaluation, and scaling up production processes to facilitate broader industrial adoption.
A Note on the Changing Faces of (D)ARPA
Authors: Gilliam Eric
Published: December 2024

Unlike the rest of the FreakTakes ARPA series, today’s piece does not have the usual narrative structure. It is, instead, a set of personal notes cleaned up and re-structured as a post. While the post is atypical, the ARPA series would be incomplete if I did not outline the factors that mark key regime changes at the agency over time.
The initiation of a young plower: Between myth and reality. First turf by M. Đ. Glišić in the context of oral folklore and traditional culture of the Serbs
Authors: Perić Dragoljub , Jokić Jasmina
Published: December 2024

This paper aims to show how and to what extent the very archaic ritual complexes and beliefs appear in the considered Glišić's story on the subtextual level (as a "hidden narrative"), related to the ritual cutting the first turf, as a kind of agrarian initiation of the young plowman. This semiotic interpretation conducted here was carried out at the level of analysis of space and time, actors, actions, communication, as well as the analysis of their accompanying elements (taboo regulations, ritual behavior, props, food and drink, etc.) related to the plowing the first furrow in the context of the ritual of maturation. Numerous and diverse ethnographic records of folk customs and ritual practices related to the (secondarily ritualized) cutting the first turf were used as material for comparison, in order to show how and to what extent Glišić, writing about life in the countryside, deeply knew and inherited our traditional culture, which was incorporated as the (often invisible) basis of author's narrative world.
COVID Pandemisinin Türkiye’de Yabancı Konut Yatırımları Üzerindeki Etkisi: Eğilim Skoru Eşleştirmesi ve Regresyon Yöntemi ile Karşılaştırılmalı Bir Uygulama
Authors: Çifci Emre , Oktay Erkan , Çifci Eren
Published: December 2024

Bu çalışmanın temel amacı; COVID Pandemisi’nin, Türkiye’deki yabancı konut yatırımlarını nasıl etkilediğini güncel istatiksel yöntemlerle analiz etmektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, Türkiye İstatistik Kurumu’ndan il bazında elde edilen veriler kullanılarak eğilim skoru eşleştirmesi ve regresyon analizleri yapılmıştır. Eğilim skoru eşleştirmesi (Radius Eşleştirmesi, Kernel Eşleştirmesi) ve regresyon analizi sonuçlarına göre, COVID Pandemisi döneminde Türkiye’de yabancı konut yatırımlarında düşüşler olduğuna dair anlamlı bulgular elde edilmiştir. Yalnız birebir eşleştirme tekniğini kullandığımızda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı negatif etkinin yok olduğunu görülmektedir. Buda şunu gösteriyor sadece en küçük kareler yöntemi regresyon analizi veya detaylı uygulanmayan eğilim skoru eşleştirmesi ile elde edilen sonuçların kullanılması hatalı öngörüler yapılmasına yol açabilmektedir.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Türkiye yabancı konut satışları, COVID, Eğilim Skoru Eşleştirmesi, Regresyon Analizi
THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES READINESS LEVELS OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN HOSPITALS AND THE EFFECT OF THE PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: BAYBURT PUBLIC HOSPITAL SAMPLE
Authors: Çarkıt İçel Merve , Unalan Demet
Published: December 2024

This research was conducted to evaluate the effects of information technology readiness level and perceived organizational support on the job performance of healthcare professionals. Determining whether there is a significant difference between the scales used in the research and socio-demographic variables constitutes the secondary aim of the study. Data in the study; The personal information form was collected with the employees' Information Technologies Readiness Level, Perceived Organizational Support and Job Performance scales. A total of 327 healthcare professionals contributed to the research. The sampling method of the study was convenience sampling method. SPSS 22 and AMOS 24 package programs were used to analyze the data. Data; It was evaluated by independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance and Pearson correlation analysis. Structural equation modeling was used in research hypothesis testing. As a result of the study, it was determined that the Information Technology Readiness levels of male healthcare professionals, doctoral graduates, Data Preparation and Control Operators and those who have worked in the institution for 6-10 years were significantly higher than other healthcare professionals. It was determined that information technology readiness and perceived organizational support had a significant and positive effect on job performance. In conclusion; It can be said that readiness for information technologies and perceived organizational support significantly affect job performance and contribute positively.
Emotional intelligence and psychological well-being of university students with physical disabilities in Pakistan
Authors:   Faculty Health Education and Society, University of Northampton, UK, Raheel Zunaina , Farrow Brenna ,   Faculty Health Education and Society, University of Northampton, UK
Published: December 2024

In this article we explore the relationship between emotional intelligence and the psychological wellbeing of students with physical disabilities attending university in Pakistan. We discover a dearth of literature about the needs of students with disabilities, which justifies our focus on social emotional and mental health needs. The participant sample comprises 17 students who identify as having a physical disability. We employ the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (2002) and the Warwick and Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (2007) to gain an understanding about participants emotional intelligence, social ability and psychological well-being. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation is used for data analysis and preliminary results show that emotional intelligence is significantly and positively linked with psychological well-being. Interestingly, findings reveal some differences in the distribution of emotional intelligence between males and females, however, the distribution of social and psychological well-being is similar for both sexes. In addition, environmental and psychological factors to affect mental health and social ability are uncovered. The results of our study may lead to further in-depth research about the needs of students with a disability and the social emotional and mental health needs of those attending Pakistani Universities.

Keywords: social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), emotional intelligence, psychological well-being, students with physical disabilities, Pakistan.
Tüketici Zihninin Çatışması: Bilişsel Uyumsuzluk ve Kafa Karışıklığının Anatomisi
Authors: KURNUÇ Murat
Published: December 2024

"Tüketici Zihninin Çatışması: Bilişsel Uyumsuzluk ve Kafa Karışıklığının Anatomisi" kitabı, tüketicilerin satın alma süreçlerinde karşılaştıkları bilişsel ve psikolojik zorlukları ele almaktadır. Özellikle, bilişsel uyumsuzluk ve tüketici kafa karışıklığı gibi iki önemli kavramın tüketici davranışlarına etkisi incelenmektedir. Kitap, teorik bir temel sunarak, bu kavramların karar verme mekanizmalarına nasıl etki ettiğini ortaya koymaktadır.

Bilişsel uyumsuzluk, tüketicilerin inançları, tutumları ve davranışları arasında çelişkiler olduğunda ortaya çıkan rahatsızlık hissini tanımlamaktadır. Tüketici kafa karışıklığı ise bilgi fazlalığı, çelişkili mesajlar, ad/marka benzerliği ve seçeneklerin fazlalığı nedeniyle ortaya çıkmaktadır ve karar verme sürecini zorlaştırmaktadır. Kitap, bu iki kavramın nasıl birbiriyle ilişkili olduğunu tartışarak, tüketici zihninde çatışmanın nasıl meydana geldiğini ve sonuçlarını açıklamaya çalışmaktadır.

Ayrıca, bilişsel uyumsuzluğun ve kafa karışıklığının pazarlama stratejileri ve tüketici psikolojisi üzerindeki etkileri ele alınarak, işletmelerin bu sorunları azaltmak için uygulayabilecekleri çözüm önerilerine de yer verilmiştir.
Bilim Tarihine Yön Veren Kırk Dahi
Authors: KALAÇ Senem , EBİNÇ Nevzat , TUNÇ Mehtap
Published: December 2024

Yıldızlar uzayda ışık saçan gizemli ve büyüleyici gök cisimleridir.
Bilim insanları da tıpkı yıldızlar gibi bilim dünyasında ışık saçan ve yol gösteren rehberlerdir.
Bıraktıkları bilimsel ve düşünsel mirasları sonraki nesiller için yol haritası olmuştur.
Günümüz buluşları ve teknolojileri onların miraslarının eseridir.
Elinizdeki bu kitap matematik ve düşünce tarihine yön vermiş 40 bilim yıldızının hayatını ele almaktadır.
Thales’ten Riemann’a, Fermat’tan Wiles’e, Platon’dan Cahit Arf’a bir bilim yolculuğuna çıktık.
Bu yolculuğu eğlenceli ve bilgilendirici karikatürlerle süsledik.
Herkesin kendine göre bir şeyler bulacağı bu yolculukta iyi okumalar dileriz
Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Leaf and Seeds Extracts of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Using Different Extraction
Authors: A. Almaqtari Maher , Thamer Faten H. , Abduljabbar Adlia A. , AlGaadbi Amani A. , Alfaatesh Afraah M. , Al-Maydama Hussein M. A.
Published: December 2024

Neem (Azadirachta indica), has long been recognized for its medicinal properties. This study evaluates the antibacterial, antioxidant using the Ferric-Biperidine Reducing Capacity of Total Antioxidants (FBRC), Ferric-Reduced Antioxidant Method (FRAP), and scavenging activity by the 1, 1-diphenyl 2-picrylhyorazyl (DPPH) method. The total phenolic content of neem leaf and seed extracts was determined using Folin-Ciocalteu Aliquot method. Among the extracts analyzed, the aqueous soaked leaf extract exhibited the highest antioxidant activity, followed by the ethanolic-soaked leaf extracts, while the ethanolic Soxhlet seed extracts demonstrated the lowest activity. the total phenolic content was the highest in ethanolic Soxhlet seed extracts (6.319 mg/mg AAE) and aqueous soaked leaf extracts (4.838 mg/mg), with ethanolic soaked leaf extracts showing the lowest concentration (4.165 mg/mg). Antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was observed exclusively in ethanol-soaked leaf extracts, with significant inhibition of S. aureus (18 mm). These findings high-light the potent antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of neem extracts, supporting their potential application in medicinal treatments.
Relationship between Financial Performance ESG Score: An Empirical Analysis of Listed Companies on Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Hakim Lukman , Wahyutomo Dito , Oktayani Dewi
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the relationship between financial performance—capital expenditure (CapEx) and revenue growth—and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). A panel data regression analysis was conducted using data from 21 firms selected through purposive sampling for 2018–2022. The results show that revenue growth significantly impacts ESG scores, with a coefficient of 1.023 (p = 0.026). This suggests that firms with higher revenue growth are more likely to achieve better ESG performance due to their greater financial flexibility to invest in sustainability initiatives. In contrast, CapEx negatively affects ESG scores, with a coefficient of -0.0014 (p = 0.037). This indicates that higher CapEx does not necessarily align with improved ESG performance, as such expenditures are often directed toward projects that may overlook environmental and social considerations. The findings underscore the importance of aligning financial strategies with sustainability goals. Companies experiencing strong revenue growth demonstrate better capacity to support ESG integration, while high CapEx investments, if not strategically aligned with sustainability, may hinder ESG progress. This study contributes to the literature on financial performance and ESG, offering insights for corporate decision-makers to balance growth and sustainability in their strategies.
Feasibility Analysis of Tilapia Farming in the Maju Bersama Fisheries Group, Central Papua Province
Authors: Tebai Natan , Yoga Tirta , Nugroho Anung Prasetyo
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine the feasibility level of tilapia farming undertaken by the Maju Bersama Fisheries Group in Bomomani Village, Mapia District, Dogiyai Regency, Central Papua Province. The research method employed is a survey approach, using questionnaires and interviews with respondents, namely fish farmers engaged in tilapia farming. This study was conducted over one month, from October to November 2024. The respondents of the study were members of the Maju Bersama Fisheries Group in Bomomani Village, Mapia District, Dogiyai Regency, Central Papua Province. The results show that the fixed costs incurred for cultivating 6,000 tilapia in earthen ponds over one production cycle amount to IDR 10,200,000, variable costs to IDR 10,200,000, and total costs to IDR 37,300,000. Revenue reaches IDR 64,275,000, resulting in a profit of IDR 26,975,000. The Cost Ratio is 1.7, indicating that the tilapia farming business is efficient, as evidenced by an R/C ratio value greater than 1.
Relationship of Antenatal Care Visits Viewed from the Standards of Antenatal Care Visits with Pregnancy Risks in the Work Area of Tanjung Bingkung Health Center, Solok District
Authors: Fransisca Dewi , Darma Ika Yulia , Fernando Fenny , Pebrina Melia , Hayu Ramah , Mavelya Whike
Published: December 2024

The Tanjung Bingkung Health Center ranks first in the number of high-risk pregnant mothers and has the lowest K6 in Solok District, with 78 high-risk pregnant mothers recorded in July 2023 out of a target of 72. Additionally, the number of high-risk pregnant mothers has increased over the last three years. This study aims to determine the relationship between antenatal care visits, assessed according to antenatal care visit standards, and pregnancy risks in the working area of Tanjung Bingkung Health Center, Solok District, in 2023. This is an analytical study with a cross-sectional design. The population includes all third-trimester pregnant women with a gestational age above 36 weeks from November to December 2023, totaling 40 individuals. The sampling technique used is total sampling, and data collection tools include a questionnaire and KIA (Maternal and Child Health) book. Data analysis was conducted univariately and bivariately using SPSS with the Chi-square statistical test. The results showed that 11 respondents (27.5%) had antenatal care visits that did not meet standards, and 15 individuals (37.5%) were at risk during pregnancy. Among the 11 pregnant women with non-standard antenatal care visits, the majority, 8 (72.7%), were classified as having high-risk pregnancies, with a p-value of 0.009. There is a significant relationship between antenatal care visits, as viewed from the standards of antenatal care visits, and pregnancy risks in the working area of Tanjung Bingkung Health Center, Solok District, in 2023. To reduce the high rate of pregnancy risks, it is hoped that all pregnant women will attend ANC visits according to the standards.
Overview Impact of Gadget on Mental Emotional Health of Preschool Age Children in Bukittinggi
Authors: Wati Del Fatma , Putri Meri Amelia
Published: December 2024

Various factors influence the mental and emotional development of preschool children. Currently, preschool children are often exposed to gadgets. Children are usually more interested in gadgets than their peers or family. The success of the emotional development of preschool children should be optimized by managing and recognizing their emotions in their social environment. This research explores gadgets' impact on emotional and mental health in preschool-age children in Bukittinggi using a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. The informants of this study were taken by purposive sampling, totaling 6 people. The result of the analysis contained several themes, namely, 1) lack of attention and supervision in playing with gadgets, 2) bad behavior due to gadgets, and 3) psychological changes in children. Conclusion This study shows that the use of gadgets by preschool children should be controlled and accompanied. Parents can divert attention from playing gadgets by introducing traditional games because they can stimulate the development of emotional skills in children.
Influence of Indonesian Army Information System Arrangement Concept in Realizing One Integrated, Fast, and Secure Data
Authors: Sahary Fitry Taufiq , Mutaqin Rizal , Mutaqin Ghani , Nugroho Fresy , Affandi Azhar
Published: December 2024

Bureaucratic Reform (RB) based on Presidential Decree Number 81 of 2010 concerning the Grand Design of Bureaucratic Reform 2010-2025 in practice must be carried out by all Ministries/Institutions/Dinas/Institutions (K/L/D/I) in an innovative, creative and monitored manner institutional. The government also then issued Presidential Regulation Number 39 of 2019 concerning Data Management. Indonesia's One Data Policy (SDI) is expected to be a strategy for improving data governance to produce data that is accurate, up-to-date, integrated and accountable so that it can become the foundation for determining effective and appropriate policies. Indonesia's One Data Policy (SDI) is expected to be a strategy for improving management data to produce accurate, timely, integrated and accountable data which forms the basis for the creation of effective and targeted policies. The TNI AD Data Center is an Indonesian military facility that contains electronic systems and related components to be used and used for the placement, storage and processing of data in support of the Indonesian military information system. Data center facility infrastructure includes four aspects. First, infrastructure that guarantees the continuity of business processes when something critical and dangerous occurs in the data center. Internalization of RB, SPBE, and realizing SDI within the TNI AD institution must be realized through the arrangement of the Information System in order to further support the implementation of the Main Tasks of the TNI AD. The TNI AD needs to conceptually manage the data center, data processing architecture, network centralization, human resources, software and organizational management.
Analysis of Decentralization and Local Development in Nigeria
Authors: Mukoro Akpomuvire , Afonughe Irikefe Omamuyovwi
Published: December 2024

Nigeria became administratively divided into many constituent groups, including 774 Local Governments, multiple Local Council Development Areas, 36 states, and a Federal Capital Territory. These were intended to accelerate advancement by reacting to citizen needs, pushing governance nearer to the citizens and citizens nearer to the government to more effectively meet their demands and improve the nation's overall growth. Despite the nation's institutional decentralization, with abundant human and environmental assets readily accessible to growth, the country has significant economic hurdles. This study investigates the relationship between administrative decentralization and development in Nigeria. The study gathered data from secondary sources and researchers' observations of Nigerian government operations. The study indicated that administrative decentralization of functions reduced levels of governance without equivalent funds to carry such jobs and low tax-raising capacities by subunits of government. Some of the explanations for ineffective administrative decentralization in Nigeria include the central government's lack of political will to devolve power to subunits of government properly, the issue of resource control, corruption among decentralized area officials, conflict over the location of administrative headquarters, and failure to integrate diverse groups of decentralized areas. The study concludes that administrative decentralization has not resulted in the desired progress for Nigeria. Therefore, for administrative decentralization to promote development in Nigeria, genuine human engagement must address all of the stated difficulties.
Tourist Shopping Trends: A Bibliometric Study of Influential Literature and Leading Scholars (1957-2024)
Authors: Sulistyowati Tussi , Nisak Solihatun , Mujanah Siti , Halik Abdul
Published: December 2024

This research employed bibliometric analysis to explore the evolving interest in tourist shopping and its influence on tourist behaviour. It utilized Publish or Perish software to examine publication, author, and journal communication patterns within the Scopus database. An initial keyword search for "tourist shopping" documents yielded 744 entries, refined to 664 after removing erratum, retracted items, authorless entries, and duplicates from 1957 to 2024. The findings revealed significant trends in research output, notably a gradual increase in publications from 1979 onward, culminating in a peak of 56 papers in 2021, coinciding with studies on the impacts of COVID-19 on tourism shopping. The analysis highlighted influential works, including Friedberg's book, which received 591 citations, and identified vital journals and authors in the field, with Tourism Management leading in productivity. Eight distinct research clusters were revealed, emphasizing community connections, consumer motivations, and international shopping behaviours. Overall, the study illustrates a rich tapestry of scholarly work dedicated to understanding the complexities of tourist shopping, consumer behaviour, and marketing strategies, providing valuable insights for future research directions.
Sınıf Öğretmenlerinin İlk Okuma Yazma Öğretiminde Karşılaştığı Sorunları Belirlemeye Yönelik Yüksek Lisans Tezlerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Özcan Aylin
Published: December 2024

İlk okuma-yazma öğretim süreci, eğitim-öğretim sürecinin en önemli dönüm noktalarından biridir. Öğrenci, öğretmen, aile ve tüm ülkeyi ilgilendiren bu süreçte pek çok parametre etkilidir. Bu çalışmada, ilk okuma-yazma sürecini etkileyen sorunlarla ilgili literatür taraması yapılmış olup incelenen tezlerde üzerinde durulan 4 alt problem tespit edilmiştir. Tespit edilen alt problemler; öğrenci temelli sorunlar, öğretmen temelli sorunlar, aile temelli sorunlar ve öğretim programı temelli sorunlar olarak belirlenmiştir. Tezlerin incelenmesinde nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman incelemesi, verilerin analizinde ise içerik analizi kullanılmıştır. Öğrenci temelli sorunlarda okula başlama yaşının ve okul öncesi eğitimin ilk okuma yazma öğretimine olan etkileri üzerinde durulmuştur. Öğretmen temelli sorunlarda öğretmen kaynaklı eksikliklerin hizmet içi eğitim yoluyla giderilip giderilemeyeceği üzerinde durulmuştur. Aile temelli sorunlarda ailelerin sosyoekonomik durumlarının ve ailelerin eğitim-öğretime katılımının ilk okuma yazma öğretimine olan etkileri üzerinde durulmuştur. Öğretim programı kaynaklı sorunlarda ise öğretmenlerin ve velilerin öğretim programı uygulanırken yaşadıkları sorunlar üzerinde durulmuştur. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre; öğrencilerin sosyoekonomik düzeyinin yüksek olmasının, velilerin eğitim-öğretime yardımcı olmalarının, öğretmenlerin hizmet içi eğitim almalarının, öğrencilerin okula doğru yaşta başlamasının, öğrencilerin okul öncesi eğitim almalarının, velilerin öğretim programı ile ilgili bilgilendirilmesinin ve doğru öğretim programının ilk okuma yazma öğretimini olumlu yönde etkilediği görülmüştür.
Criminal Responsibility For The Occurring of a Patient Safety Incident In a Health Center Which Results in the Leaving of A Baby's Head in a Mother's Womb Before Birth in the Perspective of Health Law in Indonesia
Authors: Yandriza  , Raspati Lucky , Elvandari Siska , Irwan Nanda Anggun
Published: December 2024

This research was motivated by a mother from Panpajung Village, Modung, Bangkalan, Madura, East Java, reporting a midwife to the police on suspicion of malpractice. The mother lost the baby she was carrying after the baby's head was left in the womb during the birth process at the health center. The explanation of this case is interesting for the author to discuss who should be responsible for it all, and what criminal responsibility is like regarding the occurrence of patient safety incidents at a community health center resulting in the baby's head being left in the mother's womb before birth in the perspective of health law in Indonesia. The death that occurred to the baby is of course the subject of our collective evaluation, while remaining in favor of the aim of criminal law to provide protection against crimes against a person's body and life, and the death that occurred to the baby, of course, is contrary to the mandate of Law no. 39 of 1999 concerning Human Rights regarding: The Right to Life, and the Right to Defend Life, and also contradicts the aim of health law to reduce suffering, prolong life, and accompany patients until the end of their lives.
A Comprehensive Study on Trend Analysis of Area, Production and Productivity of Major Millets in India
Authors: Kumar Sandeep , Mehta Vishal , Mourya K. K. , Kumar Anil
Published: December 2024

The present study was carried out to estimate the trend value of area, production and productivity and to measure growth rate of major millets viz., Pearl Millet, Sorghum, Finger Millet and Small Millet in India. The secondary data of the area, production and productivity of millets between the periods 1966-67 to 2020-21 has been collected form https://www.milletstats.com/apy-stats/ by using descriptive statistics, simple linear regression and compound growth rate data was analyzed. The overall time series data showed that the cultivation area has been reducing with 5.22% per annum, production and productivity of pearl millet showed that increasing with 2.34% per annum, the area or production in sorghum has been reducing at 3.12%, 2.14% but productivity of sorghum has showed the increasing trend at 1.75%. In case of finger millet, the data showed the reducing trend for are and production at 1.33 or 1.75% and productivity of finger millet showed the increasing trend at 2.22%. The area, production has been reducing 4.86% and productivity of small millet has been increasing. The consumption of millets is less due to awareness about millets in peoples. The study will help to increase the consumption rate of millets and avoid the nutritional deficiency in humans.
Pemanfaatan Botol Bekas Sebagai Media Penyiraman Secara Otomatis Pada Tanaman Sayuran
Authors: Dita Safira  , Fadiyah Aprilia  , Anisa Gustia Ningsih  , Fatimah Fatimah
Published: December 2024

This study aims to explain the use of used bottles as a medium for automatic plant watering. In addition, this study also provides education to the community so that they can use used bottles at home as a medium for automatic plant watering. This activity also has a positive impact on environmental sustainability. This study uses the Classroom Action Research (CAR) research method. The results of this study are that the people of Mekar Baru village, Sei Balai sub-district, Batubara Regency are interested and show high interest in the use of used bottles as a medium for automatic watering of vegetable plants. The results of the activity can also maintain environmental sustainability by not littering.