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Causes of High Employee Turnover in the Jobs of the Hospitality Industry
Authors: Abdelazim Assem
Published: August 2023

According to Amah,et al (2009). While hospitality is a form of social relationship with an anthropological dimension, the hotel business is a modern innovation whose development has been encouraged by the invention of the Grand Tour. In other words, for a long time, it would seem that welcoming the other or the host did not constitute the content of dedicated professions. Indeed, for centuries, hospitality has been socially embedded in customary practices, opening its home to foreigners in accordance with ordinary courtesies that can be declined according to the rank of stakeholders. The nobility has long been able to organize reciprocal receptions, ritualized around a relationship that has been developed in castles or mansions. These private establishments knew how to compete in finery and prestige, serving the glory and reputation of the welcoming owner, and whose hosts also came to break idleness, thus becoming pretexts for play and social life. The tourism, hospitality and travel sector is growing rapidly all over the world. According to the World Tourism Organization, there were 1.3 billion international tourists in 2017. France is the leading host country for tourist flows, followed by Spain, the USA, China and Italy. Tourism accounts for 7% of world exports worth $1,400 billion. It directly and indirectly accounts for 10% of global GDP and 10% of global employment. By 2030, the number of international tourists is expected to reach about 1.8 billion people. Hospitality and travel and tourism accounted for 334 million jobs worldwide, directly or indirectly, accounting for 10.6 per cent of total global employment (Alleyne et al,2006). During any crisis, the industry that suffers the most is hotel industry as it is the most sensitive to crises such as terrorists’. attacks, SARS epidemic, bird flu and COVID-19 pandemic. The present paper investigates the negative influence of epidemic COVID-19 upon both of the resort’s employees and management practices in Egyptian resorts during Corona pandemic spread. during COVID-19 crisis the Sheraton hotel chain namely working environment, staff management and the relations with customers had been affected negatively. The human capital in any organization is the real asset because it’s the heart beating which drive to success when compared with other resources like financial or intangible resources. So, all other resources than HR make things possible but only human capital make things happen. The importance of HRM “Human Resources Management” has been elevated recently especially with the outbreak of coronavirus for organizing all the remaining resources for the touristic organizations and improving the employees’ performance has been affected accordingly as the turnover rate had increased because of customers decline and the closure of the touristic agencies.
Impact of Governance on the Failure of Moroccan SME Exporters
Authors: Iaataren Idriss , Hefnaoui Houda , Darkawi Zakaria Ben
Published: August 2023

This study aims to assess how governance can affect the ability of exporting SMEs in Morocco to cope with exchange rate fluctuations, by identifying the resulting failure factors and proposing effective governance strategies to address them. The hypothesis formulated is that good governance within exporting SMEs can improve their ability to cope with exchange rate fluctuations by reducing the default factors associated with these variations and by promoting the implementation of effective exchange rate risk management strategies. The epistemological framework of this study is based on a quantitative approach, using a linear regression model to analyze data collected from Moroccan SME exporters. The results of the analysis enable the identification of good governance practices, such as management transparency, quality of financial information and stakeholder participation. Currency risk management measures, such as hedging, are also recommended to help exporting SMEs cope with exchange rate fluctuations. Finally, support measures for exporting SMEs, such as training in financial management and foreign exchange risk management, are proposed to strengthen their ability to cope with exchange rate fluctuations
Factors Influencing Dividend Payment Decisions: A Case of Mutual Funds in Tanzania
Authors: Stephen Kaula
Published: August 2023

The study aimed at investigating the factors influencing dividend payout decisions of mutual funds in Tanzania for panel data in the time interval of 2019 to 2022. Using the modified Lintner model as a theoretical framework, explanatory research design was used. Employment of explanatory variables including past dividend, free cash flow, liquidity, sales growth, return on assets, financial leverage, firm size and market risk and using descriptive and inferential statistical tools i.e. correlation, fixed effect and random effect regression models the facts were realized. The results of analysis found that dividend payout decision is positively and significantly affected by past dividend and return on assets. Also it was revealed that free cash flows, liquidity, sales growth, financial leverage , firm size had a positive and insignificant effects on dividend payout decision. Either market risks revealed to have negative and insignificant influence on dividend payout. These results therefore recommend that mutual funds management should make much concentration on paying for floating dividend. Furthermore, the findings remind mutual funds management to ensure firm makes profit for firm realize performance, cash inflows, liquidity and growth. Satisfactory payment of dividend ensures for a firm value increase, firm growth and investors prosperous measured in terms of increase in financial leverage. Increase in financial leverage is the firms’ management performance which expects to help hedge the market risks for market efficiency hypothesis being realized important for perpetual future dividend payment.
Exploratory Factor Model of Perceived Security in the COVID-19 Era
Authors: Ornelas Rosa Maria Rincon , Esquer Lidia Amalia Zayas , Lirios Cruz Garcia , Sanchez Yolanda Marysol , Gracia Tirso Javier Hernandez
Published: August 2023

Public security, as the central axis of the state and citizen agenda, has been approached from different angles from which phases of analysis have been established; rule of law, crime prevention, administration of justice, persecution and social rehabilitation without considering citizen participation beyond complaints or demonstrations. The objective of this work was to review the structure of citizen participation to establish the different types of self-government, government and co-government among the interested parties. The theoretical, conceptual and empirical frameworks around the systematization of data for the assembly of research folders are discussed.
The Influence of Liquidity, Profitability, Leverage and Operating Cash Flows in Predicting Financial Distress in Manufacturing Companies in the Consumption Goods Industry Sector in Indonesia Stock Exchange
Authors: Marsela Ani , Kosim Belliwati , Permana Arraditya , Ramadani Sania
Published: August 2023

The research objectives are to know the effect of liquidity, profitability, leverage, and operating cash flow together on the financial distress, and to find out the effect of the partial liquidity, profitability, leverage, and operating cash flow on the financial distress. This research uses method associative research. There are five variables used, is there liquidity, profitability, leverage, operating cash flow, and financial distress. Samples this research were are as many as 15 companies selected by purposive sampling. Secondary data is needed as a basis for analysis, while the data collection technique is as documentation. The analysis technique used is Multiple Linear Regression. The analysis shows 1) There is a significant effect of liquidity, profitability, leverage, and operating cash flow together on the financial distress in manufacturing companies in the goods industry sector listed on the Indonesian exchange 2) Thera is a significant effect of liquidity, profitability, and leverage. whereas operating cash flow have a partially insignificant effect.
Study of Parent Behavior Factor in Engaging to Content on Social Media Instagram: Study Case of Fulola
Authors: Hakiim Tamira Iqlima , Qastharin Annisa Rahmani
Published: August 2023

The quality of education in Indonesia is classified as low based and it is important to instill education from an early age. Parents are one of the main educators of children in providing basic values of life. Unfortunately, in Indonesia, parents' awareness of children's education is lacking. Based on these problems, Fulola exists as a business engaged in early childhood education to support parents in terms of knowledge and experience in guiding and educating their children in the right and fun way. Currently, Fulola is focused on spreading these values online through Instagram but there are difficulties in increasing engagement on Fulola’s Instagram which results in a less optimal spread of Fulola values to parents. Aim of this study is discussing the behavior of parents as Fulola customers in engaging with content on Instagram. This study was conducted qualitatively with semi-structured interviews to parents who have children aged 4-6 years, are active on Instagram, and follow at least one account on the topic of parenting and children's education. Data analysis carried out by coding from the results of the interview. The expected results from this study are expected to be able to explore parent behavior in engaging with content on Instagram based on customer behavior factors such as personal, psychological, social, and cultural. Because understanding the behavior of the parents can be used to generate Fulola's social media Instagram strategy.
The Influence of Career Development and Work Culture on Employee Performance with Work Motivation as Moderation at the Regional Secretariat of Lubuklinggau City
Authors: Apendi Apendi , Rusydi Gunadi , Ustadi Noorchamid
Published: August 2023

This study aims to test empirically the effect of career development and work culture on employee performance with motivation as a moderating variable. The population in this study were employees at the Regional Secretariat Office of Lubuklinggau City. The sample in this study were all employees at the Regional Secretariat Office of Lubuklinggau City. The number of samples in this study were 30 respondents. The data used is primary data obtained from the results of distributing questionnaires to employees of the Regional Secretariat Office of Lubuklinggau City. The method used is Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) with the help of SPSS software. The test shows that the first hypothesis, namely career development, has an effect on employee performance. The second hypothesis is that work culture influences employee performance. The third hypothesis is that work motivation can moderate the effect of career development on performance. The fourth hypothesis of work motivation can moderate the effect of work culture on employee performance.
The Influence of Competence, Motivation and Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance at Lubuklinggau North II Sub District Office
Authors: Azuwan Azuwan , Nuraini Betti , Suwarno Suwarno
Published: August 2023

The title of this research was The Influence of Competency, Motivation and Work Satisfaction on Employee Performance using the quantitative research conducted at 2nd North Sub-District Office Lubuklinggau. The purpose of this research was to determine the influence of competency, motivation and work satisfaction on employee performance at 2nd North Sub-District Office Lubuklinggau  both simultaneously and partially. The sample in this research as many as 70 employees at 2nd North Sub-District Office  Lubuklinggau. Data analysis technique used in this research was multiple linear regression test, coefficient of determination test, F test and t test. The results obtained are 1). The partial test (t test) performed proves competency has a significant effect on employee performance where t count 5,211 > t table 1,994 and also sig 0,002 < 0,05. 2). Motivation significantly influence the performance where t count 2,801 > t table 1,994 and also sig is 0,003 < 0,05. 3). Work satisfaction significantly influence the employee performance where t count 4,731 > t table 1,994 and sig is 0,000. 4). Competency, Motivation and Work Satisfaction have significant influence simultaneously on employee performance at 2nd North Sub-District Office Lubuklinggau , where F count 14,747 > F table 2,74 and also sig of 0,000 < 0.05.
The Relationship between Self-Confidence and Public Speaking Ability of Students of the Faculty of Education Ahmad Dahlan University Yogyakarta
Authors: Aqso Dery , Mulyadi Mulyadi , Rimbano Dheo , Surajiyo Surajiyo
Published: August 2023

This research was conducted at the Faculty of Psychology, Ahmad Dahlan University Yogyakarta. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between self-confidence and the ability to speak in public (Public Speaking). The population in this study were students with characteristics including students of the Faculty of Education, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan Yogyakarta, Class of 2002, 2003, 2004 (Semester III, V, VII), and Male and Female Students. The sampling technique used was Cluster randon sampling, namely students of the Faculty of Education semester V and semester VII of Ahmad Dahlan University Yogyakarta while the remaining one semester, namely third semester students were sampled during the trial. The data analysis technique used in this study is Pearson's Product moment correlation. The results showed that there is a very significant positive relationship between self-confidence and public speaking ability, meaning that the higher the self-confidence, the higher the ability to speak in public while the lower the self-confidence, the lower the ability to speak in public.
Effectiveness and Efficiency of Working Capital Use in Industrial Sector Companies Exchange in 12th Year
Authors: Rimbano Dheo , Marlita Dini , Yuniarty Melsi , Anggraini Dewi , Andrinaldo Ariski
Published: August 2023

Working capital is the capital used to finance a business's activities while it is in operation. This study's objective is to estimate the level of effectiveness and efficiency in the utilization of working capital by industrial sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the 12th Year (Period 2010–2021). Purposive sampling is used as the sampling technique, while descriptive quantitative research is employed as the methodology. Using the ratio of profitability of own capital and the ratio of working capital turnover, the level of effectiveness and efficiency of the use of working capital is determined to be 36 percent and five times the standard ratio, so that companies in the industrial sector on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) between 2010 and 2021. It was successful because the company had low working capital but achieved maximum profits. It was inefficient because it was affected by a shortage of working capital—however, the company's incapacity to manage minimum working capital to grow sales.
The Influence of Competency, Layout, Office Facilities and Infrastructure on the Quality of Employee Service
Authors: Siswanto Eko , Basri Ahmad , Rusydi Gunadi
Published: August 2023

The problem of this study was poor service quality because employees often delay work and there’s a buildup of activities. This phenomenon should be addressed immediately so as not to interfere with the process of achieving organizational goals through appropriate competencies. A well-implemented office layout will enable employees to carry out their work easily and comfortably so as to create good quality work. Work cannot be completed by employees quickly and easily without adequate infrastructure. This study aimed to explore data and information related to the existence of (1) the effect of competence on employee service quality; (2) lay out or office layout on employee service quality; (3) knowing the effect of office facilities and infrastructure on employee service quality. This study used the systematic literature review method by using an understanding of previous research data sourced from journal references on the internet related to the concepts and discussions that’re the same as the topics raised. The results of this study showed that competency, lay out, office facilities and infrastructure were very supportive to improve the quality of employee service.
The Effect of Compensation and Motivation on Employee Performance at the Agriculture Office of Empat Lawang Regency
Authors: Wahyuni Putri , Rimbano Dheo , Sutanta Sutanta
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of compensation and motivation on employee performance at the Four Lawang Regency Agriculture Office. The method used in this research is using questionnaire and observation. The data analysis techniques used are simple regression test, correlation coefficient, it test, multiple regression test, determination test and if test. i Testing the first hypothesis, namely the variable of compensation (X1) on employee performance (Y) shows that the calculation produces a coefficient of 16.080. With  a sample size of 35, it was found that the idf i= i35 i(35-2) at the significant level is equal to 0.05, the critical value of the it table is equal to 1.692. With these results, it can be said that compensation has a significant effect on employee performance because the i tcalculate i(16.080) i> it table i(1.692). iTesting the second hypothesis, namely the variable of motivation (X2) on employee performance (Y) shows that the counter produces a coefficient of 7.956. With a sample size of 35, it was found that the idf i= i35 i(35-2) at the significant level is equal to 0.05, the critical value of the it table is equal to 1.692. With these results, it can be said that motivation has a significant effect on employee performance because the i tcalculate i(7.956) i> it table i(1.692). i And the third hypothesis test found that the ifcount value obtained is equal to 135.420 i> i iFtable i= i3.29 i and the level of significance is simultaneously isig iF i is i0.000b. i This shows that iCompensation i(X1) and iMotivation i(X2) have a significant influence on iEmployee performance i(Y) i. Based on the results of the research, it can be seen that in order to improve employee performance, there must be compensation provided by the leadership and motivation in the employee's self and so that it can have an influence on employee performance.
The Influence of Compensation and the Employee Motivation toward the Performance of Employee at the Public Works, Human Settlements and Spatial Planning and Irrigation Office of Musi Rawas Regency
Authors: Sriayu Vina , Sardiyo Sardiyo , Susanto Yohanes , Sari Wisdalia Maya , Illahi Ridho
Published: August 2023

The aim of this study is to see the effect of compensation and working motivation toward employer performance. This study uses observation, questionnaire, documentation and literatures as collecting data method. Based on the result of this study, compensation variable obtains that t count (5,012) is bigger than t table (1,683) by means compensation variable is significantly positive effect toward employer performance. For working motivation variable, it is obtained that t count (2,550) is bigger than t table (1,683) by means working motivation variable has significant and positive effect toward employer performance whereas F count test is 174,509 is bigger than F table (3,23) and significance level as simultaneously is 0,000 <(α) = 0,05 by means Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted in other words, all independent variable (compensation and working motivation) has significant effect toward employer performance. Cooficient determinant R2 value is 0,892 or 89,2 percent by means compensation and working motivation contributes the impact toward employer performance with 89,2 percent while 10,8 percent is influenced by external factors such as education, training, dicipline and others.
Influence of Work Environment, Leadership and Reward Employee Performance Research and Development Agency Musi Rawas Regency
Authors: Suwanti Yuyun , Shadeli Reno , Susanto Yohanes , Aprianto Ronal , Famalika Ade
Published: August 2023

Research conducted at the Musi Rawas District Research and Development Agency aims to see whether there is an influence on the work environment, leadership and rewards on the performance of Musi Rawas District Research and Development Agency employees. Where the data analysis in this study uses multiple regression analysis. From 42 questionnaires distributed to all employees of the Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency, the following research results were obtained: 1) the p-value for the work environment variable (X1) of 0.0001 < 0.05 shows that H1 is accepted, namely the Work Environment has a significant partial effect on the Performance of Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency Employees, 2) the p-value for the leadership variable (X2) of 0.0000 < 0.05 shows that H2 received, namely Leadership has a significant partial effect on the Performance of Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency Employees, 3) the p-value for the reward variable (X3) of 0.0453 < 0.05 shows that H3 is received, namely Reward has a partial significant effect on the Performance of Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency Employees, 4) and the Prob value (F-statistic) of 0.0000 < 0.05 shows that H4 is accepted, namely the Work Environment, Leadership and Reward have a significant effect simultaneously on the Performance of Musi Rawas District Research and Development Agency Employees.

Research conducted at the Musi Rawas District Research and Development Agency aims to see whether there is an influence on the work environment, leadership and rewards on the performance of Musi Rawas District Research and Development Agency employees. Where the data analysis in this study uses multiple regression analysis. From 42 questionnaires distributed to all employees of the Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency, the following research results were obtained: 1) the p-value for the work environment variable (X1) of 0.0001 < 0.05 shows that H1 is accepted, namely the Work Environment has a significant partial effect on the Performance of Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency Employees, 2) the p-value for the leadership variable (X2) of 0.0000 < 0.05 shows that H2 received, namely Leadership has a significant partial effect on the Performance of Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency Employees, 3) the p-value for the reward variable (X3) of 0.0453 < 0.05 shows that H3 is received, namely Reward has a partial significant effect on the Performance of Musi Rawas Regency Research and Development Agency Employees, 4) and the Prob value (F-statistic) of 0.0000 < 0.05 shows that H4 is accepted, namely the Work Environment, Leadership and Reward have a significant effect simultaneously on the Performance of Musi Rawas District Research and Development Agency Employees.
The Role of City Image to Generate the Intention to Visit: Examining the Moderation Effect of Demographic Factors
Authors: Nurbaeti Nunung , Gunarto Muji , Sitohang Rifi Hamdani , Effendy Andriani Julia , Yusriani Sri
Published: August 2023

One area in Indonesia developing the tourism sector is Garut, West Java. There are many tourist destinations in Garut. However, the number of tourist visits to the area still lower than the surrounding areas. This study aims to examine whether the city image and demographic factors affect the intention of tourists to visit Garut City, and to examine the moderating effect of demographic factors on the relationship between city image and intention to visit. The research was conducted using a quantitative research approach. The observation unit in this study is Indonesian residents aged 18 years and over. The sampling technique was snowball sampling through a questionnaire distributed via WhatsApp and obtained 220 responses. The data was processed using SEM-PLS. The results of hypothesis testing show: there is positive influence of city image on the intention to visit of 0.768 (76.8%) and statistically significant; there is a negative influence of demographic factors on the intention to visit; and there is a positive influence of the moderating factor, which means that the demographic factor strengthens the relationship between city image and intention to visit, but statistically the influence is not significant. The findings of this study enrich the literature on the role of city image in generating tourist intentions to visit an area. These findings also provide helpful practical implications as input for regional stakeholders, both the government and managers of tourist destinations, to formulate appropriate marketing strategies to build a more attractive city image to attract tourists to the area.
The Influence of Motivation, Work Discipline and Remuneration of Service in Office of Investment and One Stop Integrated Service Lubuklinggau City
Authors: Naldinata Hendri , Rusydi Gunadi , Basri Ahmad
Published: August 2023

This research was conducted in Office of Investment and One Stop Integrated Service Lubuklinggau City. The purpose of research to determine the influence of motivation, work discipline and remuneration of service performance in Office of Investment and One Stop Integrated Service Lubuklinggau City both simultaneously and partially. The sample in this research as many as 41 employees in Office of Investment and One Stop Integrated Service Lubuklinggau City. Data analysis technique used in this research is multiple linear regression test, coefficient of determination test, F test and t test. The results obtained are 1). The partial test (t test) performed proves motivation has a significant effect on employee performance where tcount 4,695 > ttable 2,019 and also sig 0,001 < 0,05. 2). Work Discipline significantly influence the performance where tcount 4,806 > ttable 2,019 and also sig is 0,001 < 0,05. 3). Remuneration significantly influence the performance where tcount 5,817 > ttable 2,019 and also sig is 0,000. 4). Motivation, Work Discipline and Remuneration have significant influence simultaneously on Service in Office of Investment and One Stop Integrated Service Lubuklinggau City, where Fcount  8,203 > Ftable 2,86 and also sig of 0,000 < 0.05.
Influence of Supply Chain and Receivable Finance on Trade Finance Income among Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Busaule Catherine Khalayi , Awuor Prof. Emmanuel
Published: August 2023

The paper aims to determine the influence of supply chain and receivable finance on trade finance income among commercial banks in Kenya. The study employed a descriptive survey research approach and the targeted population was 39 commercial banks licensed and regulated by Kenya’s Central Bank in the year 2021. Census method was used to select all the 39 commercial banks in Kenya. The research targeted 39 managerial employees working in the banks’ Trade Finance departments, one from each commercial bank. The rationale of selecting a respondent from each bank was based on the assumptions that, Trade Finance department of each bank is managed by a Trade Finance policy and hence one response from each department would be adequate representation. Twenty-Seven questionnaires were filled yielding to a response rate of 77% of the total number of licensed commercial banks in Kenya. Descriptive statistics, such as mean, frequency, percentages, and standard deviations, were employed as quantitative tools. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The study used a correlation analysis to determine how closely the independent and dependent variables were related. The study deduced that the supply chain and receivable finance affect Trade Finance income but at varying degrees.
Sustainable Development and Emerging Multidimensional Insecurity in Nigeria: Commonalities and Differences among the Northern and Southern Region.
Authors: Okpanocha Okpan Samuel , Dibie Kashiari Esther , Okinono Otega
Published: August 2023

Peace is the main necessity and most essential element in the realization of sustainable development. Insecurity spurs man towards seeking and safeguarding modern goals, depleting the required resources and energy towards attaining modern development. Insecurity makes improvement of human condition illusive. Notwithstanding, developing societies Nigeria inclusive are replete with budding civil conflicts, militancy, terrorism, and banditry etc. In this paper, we contend that the nexus of insecurity and sustainable development lies on the crux of specific type of insecurity within a region. First, empirical data and policy discuss on insecurity and development connection were reviewed, then we explored how the connection ensue within different regions in Nigeria. In the third and main section, we reviewed the types of insecurity in different regions in Nigeria examining their differences and commonalties, consequently x-raying its influence on development. The paper finally concludes with considerable evidence that though Nigeria is generally not a safe nation however, the nature of insecurity differs within regions with divergent implications on development as such one side-fits all mechanism towards abating insecurity in Nigeria will remain futile. We therefore recommend multi-dimensional strategy to help ameliorate the dual dire challenges of insecurity and underdevelopment in Nigeria.
Enhancing the Fight Against Corruption in Selected Public Institutions, Lusaka Zambia: An Education Administration Perspective.
Authors: Mzumara Dr. Dorothy , Ndhlovu Prof. Daniel
Published: August 2023

The study aimed at establishing how the anti-corruption mechanisms at International, Regional and National levels enhanced the fight against corruption in selected public institutions in Lusaka, Zambia. The study was guided by one objective which was to establish how the anti-corruption mechanisms at International, Regional and National levels enhanced the fight against corruption in selected public institutions in Lusaka, Zambia. The research design that was used for the study was hermeneutic phenomenological research design. The sample size consisted of 14 participants while interview guide was used to collect data which was analysed thematically. The findings of the study showed that the mechanisms were weak to fight corruption due to Failure to sensitize courts on Anti-Corruption Laws, Constitution of Zambia does not compel the Republican President to suspend Ministers under investigations, Government Abandonment of Public Management refresher courses for all public officers, Failure to conduct a gap analysis on domesticated provisions of anti-corruption conventions and protocols., Lack of research on impact of anti-corruption mechanisms, Inconsistence capacity development of law enforcement officers, Inconsistency collaboration and cooperation in practical ways among anti-corruption agencies , Failure to source for additional funds by the Anticorruption Commission, Lack of Serious Adoption of ICT Tool to improve service delivery, Failure by some Member States to publish details of their national authorities or agencies on UNCAC and African Union Websites responsible for receiving requests, Failure to improve participation in international and regional fora against corruption, Lack of concerted efforts to fighting corruption from a multi-sectoral approach, Absence of the governance, ethics and corruption aspects in Public Management courses of the Universities in Zambia, Lack of commitment by chief executive officers to act on recommendations from the ACC on cases with insufficient evidence to prosecute, Lack of research on other elements of corruption than bribery, Lack of call for strict adherence to anti-corruption Protocols Conventions, Lack of constant monitoring and evaluation and Absence of a constitutional clause on administration of nolle prosequi.
Implementation of New Design Concepts to an Axial Compressor and a Case Study with CFD
Authors: Gunaydin Taha , Özdemir Bedii
Published: August 2023

The present study elaborates on new concepts in designing an axial-flow compressor. With the help of an innovative in-house design code, a rotor design is obtained. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) was used to explore the level of achievement in the performance of the device with the new attributes. In that, the features including local angle of attack, chord length, camber, and thickness were radially adjusted to fulfill flow rate and pressure head requirements at a specific rotational speed, hub, and tip diameters. At the core of this methodology lies the effective use of a lookup table that interrelates airfoil shapes to their corresponding lift coefficients. The most important outcome was the machine attaining the endurance to stall. Furthermore, the rotor geometry is optimized so that the maximum efficiency coincides with the design point of the device, where a low-pitch air motion with a uniform pressure was observed downstream of the rotor, inducing improved aerodynamic conditions. This leads to the minimization of the tangential stresses, and the level of turbulence remained consistently below 15%, signifying a controlled and efficient flow environment. This research expands the understanding of compressor dynamics and offers a practical design methodology, promising increased operational stability and performance across diverse applications.
 
Received: 26 June 2023 | Revised: 15 August 2023 | Accepted: 21 August 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Taha Gunaydin: Conceptualization, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization; Bedii Özdemir: Conceptualization, Methodology, Validation, Formal analysis, Resources, Data curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration.
Exploring the Way to Harmonize Sustainable Development Assessment Methods in Article 6.2 Cooperative Approaches of the Paris Agreement
Authors: Oh Chaewoon
Published: August 2023

Article 6 of the Paris Agreement provides countries with two market-based approaches to meet their mitigation targets in a cost-efficient manner. Countries engaged in Article 6 need to simultaneously pursue greenhouse gas emission reduction and sustainable development (SD). To assess mitigation activities’ contribution to SD, under a newly introduced Article 6.4 mechanism, SD assessment tools are to be developed until 2023. However, for cooperative approaches based on Article 6.2, there is a lack of a specific direction to formulate a tool or a guideline for SD assessment. Furthermore, though some scholars mentioned necessity to harmonize SD assessment methods across divergent cooperative approaches, there is a lack of analysis of the SD assessment practices under cooperative approaches. This study probes what kinds of SD assessment methods are in use in the current experimental cooperative approaches and explores ways to harmonize these methods. To this end, based on previous studies, three essential elements for the design of SD assessment methods are enumerated: i) principles and parameters, ii) assessment criteria and indicators, and iii) process. This paper applies these elements to two exemplary cases, Japan’s Joint Crediting Mechanism and Switzerland’s bilateral agreement, and finds they have divergent SD assessment methods along the three dimensions of SD assessment. This paper concludes with policy suggestions to formulate a general guideline for SD assessment for cooperative approaches.
 
Received: 13 May 2023 | Revised: 1 August 2023 | Accepted: 18 August 2023 
 
Conflicts of Interest
The author declares that she has no conflicts of interest to this work.
Autoridad docente: Coexistencia pacífica en las aulas escolares
Authors: Villavicencio Aguilar Carmita Esperanza , Niola Jiménez Jazmin
Published: August 2023

La Relación estudiante-escuela es el cumplimiento de normas o reglamentos por parte de los estudiantes, en la actualidad el manejo de ésta representa una problemática para la autoridad docente principalmente para los niveles superiores por el complejo comportamiento de adolescentes. Este estudio analiza los factores preponderantes en la relación y cómo sus incidencias repercuten directamente en la coexistencia pacífica del aula con el objetivo de responder a las necesidades disciplinarias de estudiantes de bachillerato de una unidad educativa de la localidad, considerando el dominio que infiere en la Relación estudiante-escuela y su influencia directa en los procesos de enseñanza aprendizaje. La investigación que se desarrolló es de tipo descriptiva, con un enfoque mixto de diseño exploratorio secuencial, realizado con una muestra de 15 docentes y 77 estudiantes de la unidad educativa. Como técnica principal se utilizó la observación directa y encuesta estructurada. Como resultado de esta investigación se captó las dificultades para alcanzar la coexistencia pacífica en las aulas escolares, notándose la poca Relación profesor-alumno y las falencias comunicativas existentes. Concluyendo que, con una coexistencia pacífica se establecería una educación de mejor calidad, acompañada de un eficiente proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje, mejorando el desarrollo educativo, humanístico y social. Surge la necesidad de un programa basado en Relación estudiante-escuela, capacitando y desarrollando a los docentes en habilidades para identificar situaciones conflictivas que pudiesen presentarse en el entorno educativo y posibilitar el uso de técnicas necesarias para actuar como modelo para sus estudiantes y proveer la sostenibilidad de la coexistencia pacífica.
Factores psicológicos en madres durante la educación a distancia de sus hijos en tiempos de Covid-19
Authors: Calle Chamorro Allison , Quishpi Rueda Steeven , Serrano Polo Oscar
Published: August 2023

El propósito de esta investigación es analizar los factores psicológicos en madres durante la educación a distancia de sus hijos en tiempos de Covid-19. Este estudio de tipo cualitativo posee un diseño fenomenológico-hermenéutico, con una muestra de tipo no probabilístico-homogénea compuesta por cinco participantes; utilizando la entrevista semiestructurada, la entrevista abierta a profundidad y la observación cualitativa para la construcción y la creación de categorías como: apego, resiliencia, inteligencia emocional, motivación y sentido de coherencia. Dentro de los resultados, en las madres surgieron características que las ayudaron a afrontar las exigencias de la nueva realidad educativa, destacándose la tolerancia, la perspectiva positiva, manejabilidad de la situación, reforzamiento en la relación afectiva de madres e hijos y finalmente el uso y responsabilidad de estilos de crianza de los hijos. Se concluye que los recursos psicológicos se deben reforzar a través de la promoción de programas de sostenimiento en la salud mental, enfatizando la prevención de factores de riesgo que amenacen la homeóstasis mental en tiempos de crisis.
Efecto del impuesto único bananero en el efectivo de las exportadoras de Machala, periodo 2018-2019.
Authors: Lalangui Balcázar Margot Isabel , Espinoza Guartán Elizabeth Katherine , Ruiz Sánchez Karem Lizeth
Published: August 2023

A nivel mundial los países buscan tener ingresos para hacer obras, donde el Ecuador ha reformado constantemente sus políticas tributarias, como ingresos estatales corriente y cuya recaudación sea de implementación ágil y fácil, en la mayoría de las ocasiones no toma en cuenta al sector, como en este caso de estudio exportador de banano. Por estos cambios abruptos en los tributos, la presente investigación busca determinar el efecto del impuesto único bananero en el efectivo de las empresas exportadoras de Machala, periodo 2018-2019, desde el enfoque cuantitativo, de tipo descriptivo, mediante la deducción de la aplicación del análisis documental  de 11 empresas y cuyos datos tabulados son sometidos al SPSS para verificar la hipótesis de la significatividad del Impuesto a la Renta Único en el efectivo de las empresas exportadoras. Se determina a través de la media en el año 2018 que existe una disminución de $551.125,55 del IRU sin pago de impuesto a cuando se paga el IRU a $280.012.36, siendo una variación porcentual aproximado del 49%, mientras que para el año 2019 fue su media es de $407.437,73 para los rubros que son antes del pago del IRU y después que se paga este impuesto tiene una media de $142.513,45 demostrando descriptivamente la disminución del 65%. Por lo tanto, el IRU si afecta al efectivo y su flujo en las empresas lo que provoca la disminución de la liquidez y las lleva incluso a crear o mantener el endeudamiento operativo, impidiendo el aumento patrimonial.
“Dear Esther”: repetição, rito e tempo
Authors: Nuesch Enrique
Published: August 2023

O artigo apresenta uma interpretação da narrativa digital Dear Esther (PINCHBECK, 2012). Essa interpretação propõe que há uma temporalidade profunda, que se pode trazer à evidência entendendo a trama como um rito suicida realizado pelo personagem principal (e único da obra). Para trazer essa temporalidade ao aberto, foram examinados: os índices de manifestação do tempo em diversos momentos da narrativa; as formas de interação do usuário com a obra; e as características do mundo ficcional construído pela programação da obra. Esses elementos formais foram confrontados com elementos significativos que se apresentam ao longo do desenvolvimento da narrativa, como informações dadas pela voz narrativa, objetos, sons e alterações visuais. O procedimento para realizar esse exame e confronto teve duas formas: explorações da obra considerando o tempo cronométrico para ir do começo ao fim o mais brevemente possível; explorações livres sem considerar o tempo cronométrico. As conclusões a que se chegou após esse processo de exame como um todo foram interpretadas através do conceito de “Spiel” (GADAMER, 2003, p. 154-237) e das reflexões acerca da experiência do tempo implícitas nele.
A relação existente entre o processo da compreensão leitora e a robótica
Authors: Volani Cordova de Oliveira Marcia , Baretta Luciane
Published: August 2023

O processo cognitivo da leitura é altamente complexo e com a crescente expansão das Tecnologias Digitais da Informação e Comunicação (TDICs), demanda ainda novas habilidades do leitor, visto que um texto pode abranger um conjunto de signos de outras modalidades de linguagem, bem como hábitos de leitura ubíquos e menos lineares. Dentre essas novas possibilidades de leitura, trazemos para discussão, neste trabalho, a robótica educacional, analisando-a pelo viés da psicolinguística, com o objetivo de investigar a relação existente entre o processo de compreensão leitora e a robótica. Para tanto, foi realizado um levantamento de estudos conduzidos na última década (2012-2022). Os dados obtidos nessa busca foram investigados por meio de revisão sistemática da literatura, com o intuito de avaliar e sintetizar as principais contribuições. Como método de estudo foi utilizada a Análise de Conteúdos proposta por Bardin (2011). Foram encontrados apenas seis estudos na pesquisa, evidenciando que a literatura ainda é escassa em relação à apresentação de iniciativas que relacionem a robótica educacional ao processo de compreensão leitora. No entanto, os resultados obtidos indicaram que existem muitas habilidades que coexistem entre programação na robótica e habilidades de leitura, dentre as quais destacamos a melhora no processo de desenvolvimento nas áreas de alfabetização e ampliação de vocabulário acadêmico, bem como um avanço considerável nas funções executivas de flexibilidade cognitiva, controle inibitório e planejamento, constituindo-se um campo prolífico para novos estudos.
O real-naturalismo na literatura pelo viés da Leitura Distante: um estudo do corpus OBras
Authors: Trindade da Silva Antonia Eduarda , Assis Emanoel Pires de
Published: August 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma metodologia com recursos computacionais para a investigação de textos literários. Somado a esse fator, analisamos aspectos da construção de sentido de palavras ditas sintomáticas, conforme pontua Domício Proença Filho (1995), em obras realistas e naturalistas da literatura brasileira. Tais produções literárias estão disponíveis no corpus OBras, que é composto por um vasto conjunto de narrativas em domínio público (LINGUATECA, 2008). Nesse sentido, observamos o que o crítico literário supracitado afirma ao analisar o romance O mulato, na  concepção do estudioso, os substantivos, os verbos e os adjetivos, nessa obra, são palavras sintomáticas, uma vez que criam, no leitor, uma ambiência sugestiva. Tal constatação serve para que o crítico faça um levantamento acerca do Real-Naturalismo brasileiro, em que, segundo ele, os autores transmitiam os aspectos negativos da sociedade em suas obras (PROENÇA FILHO, 1995). Para tanto, nesse estudo, buscou-se uma base teórica pautada nas Humanidades Digitais, com enfoque no que se tem chamado de Leitura distante (MORETTI, 2008). As Humanidades Digitais dizem respeito à transversalidade das áreas do conhecimento e das representações sociais comunitárias dentro do espaço eletrônico digital (PEREIRA, 2015) e a leitura distante diz respeito a um conceito que propõe a junção entre a computação e dados literários. Além da crítica de Moretti (2008), o nosso trabalho fundamenta-se nas acepções de Underwood (2017), Wolfreys (2009), Bastos (2019), Almeida (2019), Alves (2019), Rocha (2019), Ogiboski (2012), Higuchi (2021), Silva (2021), Santos (2019) e Hockey (2018).
No one came from Outside: A critique of the abject-Lovecraftian foundations of dark ecology
Authors: León Casero Jorge , Urabayen Julia
Published: August 2023

In recent decades, philosophical reflection on the utopian has focused on the analysis of the way in which the future-possible and the radically unknown or “other” influence our present. Specifically, accelerationism and Object-oriented Ontology have identified horror and weird fiction in general, and H. P. Lovecraft in particular, as the privileged field from which to access a radically anti-humanist absolute exteriority (Outside) with the aim of developing a new anti-species worldview, one which Timothy Morton calls “Dark Ecology.” This article analyzes the philosophical foundations of this worldview, showing the exclusive and proto-fascist character it harbors, which is why it should be clearly separated from other post-humanisms and/or new materialisms based on the hybridization and interconnection characteristic of relational ontologies.
Decentralised Bargaining and the Role of Law
Authors: Jansen Niels
Published: August 2023

Legal systems in European countries differ greatly, and so does the legal design of collective bargaining. These differences manifest in the importance of constitutional principles, the balance between legislation and collective bargaining, the degree of state influence or voluntarism, the degree of trade union organisation and collective bargaining coverage, and forms of employee representation. But what relationship exists between the law, existing structures, and the methods and mechanisms used in the context of decentralisation? The author finds that structures of collective bargaining are mainly determined by non-legal factors, but the legal form of collective bargaining can help to create and maintain a certain structure and can therefore determine how the process of decentralisation occurs and what instruments and mechanisms are used.
Floating Light and Shadows
Authors: Zhang Zhen
Published: August 2023

Chapter 2 focuses on Huang Yu-shan, co-founder of Women Make Waves International Film Festival, feminist scholar, and director of a large body of narrative and documentary films, some of which are docu-fiction hybrids. Among the defining characteristics of her films are a deep commitment to women’s issues, local culture (especially her native Penghu Island and the south), and postcolonial Taiwan historiography.