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Rural Libraries as Providers of Life-long Learning Opportunities: An Appraisal of Information Services and Facilities in West Bengal
Authors: Munshi Shamim Aktar , Ansari Mehtab Alam , Barsha Sayantoni
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the services and facilities provided by rural public libraries in West Bengal, India. In addition, the study aims to evaluate the perceptions of librarians regarding the implementation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) applications in these libraries. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods to gather data. The primary method of data collection was a survey using a structured questionnaire, which was administered to a total of 102 rural libraries. Furthermore, interviews were conducted with the respective librarians to bring more objectivity to the results. The findings revealed that rural libraries possess a moderate collection of printed books, newspapers, and magazines. The results indicate that these rural libraries offer a diverse range of services and facilities that benefit their respective communities. However, findings of the study indicated an acute shortage of staff in almost all the surveyed libraries, with this factor, consequently, affecting services. One significant challenge faced by these libraries is the lack of ICT applications. Nevertheless, most librarians expressed positive attitudes towards the implementation of ICT in rural libraries, recognizing their potential to enhance library services and reach out to a wider audience. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that the government should provide the necessary ICT tools in order to provide ICT-based library services. The results of this study can contribute to the upgrading and restructuring of rural library collections, infrastructure, services, and facilities in developing countries.
miR-335-3p improves type II diabetes mellitus by IGF-1 regulating macrophage polarization
Authors: Ju Zhengzheng , Cui Fan , Mao Zheng , Li Zhen , Yi Xiayu , Zhou Jingjing , Cao Jinjin , Li Xiaoqin , Qian Zengkun
Published: February 2024

Previous studies have found that miR-335 is highly expressed in type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) models and is related to insulin secretion, but there are few studies on the regulatory effects of miR-335-3p on insulin resistance and macrophage polarization in T2DM patients. This study aims to explore the effects of miR-335-3p on insulin resistance and macrophage polarization in T2DM patients. Blood glucose (insulin tolerance tests, glucose tolerance tests) and body weight of the T2DM model were measured; macrophages from adipose tissue were isolated and cultured, and the number of macrophages was detected by F4/80 immunofluorescence assay; the Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assay and Western blot assay were used to detect the miR-335-3p expression levels, insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), M1-polarizing genes (inducible nitric oxide synthase [iNOS] and TNF-α) as well as M2-polarizing genes (IL-10 and ARG-1). The targeting link between miR-335-3p and IGF-1 was confirmed using bioinformatics and dual luciferase assay. The results showed that miR-335-3p expression level in adipose tissue of the T2DM model was significantly decreased, and the mice’s body weight and blood glucose levels dropped considerably, miR-335-3p inhibited the number of macrophages, inhibiting the iNOS and TNF-α relative mRNA expression levels, and up-regulated the IL-10 and ARG-1 relative mRNA expression levels, miR-335-3p negatively regulated target gene IGF-1, IGF-1 significantly increased the iNOS and TNF-α mRNA and protein expression levels, decreasing the IL-10 and ARG-1 mRNA and protein expression levels, indicating that miR-335-3p could affect the T2DM process by regulating macrophage polarization via IGF-1.
Metabolic mysteries of the mind: Investigating type 3 diabetes
Authors: Dar Mohd Altaf , Qadrie Zulfkar , Maqbool Mudasir , Ara Irfat , Qadir Afshana
Published: February 2024

Type 3 diabetes, though not an officially recognized term in the medical field, pertains to the potential correlation between insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Insulin, known for its role in regulating glucose levels, also plays a vital part in brain function, supporting cognition and memory consolidation. Emerging studies propose that insulin resistance, a characteristic of type 2 diabetes, may extend to the brain, affecting glucose metabolism and neural activity. Research indicates that individuals with AD demonstrate reduced insulin sensitivity in the brain, contributing to the accumulation of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, which are characteristic features of the disease. This has led some experts to propose the notion of “type 3 diabetes” to describe the association between insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s. Understanding type 3 diabetes carries substantial implications for both research and treatment. Exploring insulin-sensitizing medications and lifestyle interventions to enhance brain insulin sensitivity could offer potential avenues to address the metabolic and cognitive aspects of the condition. However, type 3 diabetes remains a complex and evolving field of study, and the precise mechanisms linking insulin resistance to Alzheimer’s necessitate further investigation. While the concept is captivating, it is crucial to acknowledge that AD is influenced by numerous factors, and type 3 diabetes represents only one aspect of the intricate relationship between these two conditions.
Effectiveness of educational interventions for the prevention of lead poisoning in children: a systematic review
Authors: Balza Joanna , Bikomeye Jean C. , Flynn Kathryn E.
Published: February 2024

Introduction

Childhood exposure to lead has severe health consequences including long-term physical, behavioral, and learning problems. Lead poisoning often occurs in the home and persists as a form of environmental injustice, disparately impacting certain children based on factors such as socioeconomic status, immigration status, and race. Because abatement is costly, many prevention programs rely on educational interventions. We conducted a systematic review to assess the effectiveness of educational interventions on reducing blood lead levels (BLL) in children.

Content

Following PRISMA-P guidelines, a librarian-guided search strategy incorporated database-specific subject headings and keywords related to lead poisoning and education, and encompassed four databases: Ovid MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection and CINAHL. Two reviewers screened the results for those that met inclusion criteria (original research, study population of children under 18 years, inclusion of an educational intervention, outcome of BLL).

Summary and Outlook

We screened the titles of 2,062 non-duplicate studies, the abstracts of 78 studies, and full texts of 23 articles, resulting in 17 articles that met eligibility criteria. Thirteen studies used multi-pronged interventions, which precluded comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of the educational component. Interventions that had success in lowering BLL included some notable elements: longevity of intervention, consideration of culture and ethnicity; use of a community or home-based approach; and provision of supplies or assistance with cleaning. Of the four of studies that used solely educational interventions, three were successful in reducing BLL. Among the 12 studies that used a control group, six found their interventions to be successful in reducing BLL. This review found that educational interventions, either alone or as part of a multi-pronged approach, do not consistently reduce BLL in children. However, educational interventions may decrease severity of lead poisoning in children when more robust interventions are not feasible.
Workshop Summaries
Authors: Williams John G.
Published: February 2024

The papers in this volume were presented at the Fourteenth International Symposium on Reactor Dosimetry (ISRD-14) and subsequently published in the Journal of ASTM International (JAI) following a peer review process. This Symposium is held approximately every three years and is jointly sponsored by ASTM International and the European Working Group on Reactor Dosimetry. Since the first joint Symposium on Reactor Dosimetry was held at the Petten Research Centre in The Netherlands, the intent has been to provide a forum for high quality presentations in the field of Reactor Dosimetry for the sharing of ideas and results. ISRD-14 included oral and poster papers from 18 countries, along with seven workshops on timely subjects.
Specimen Size Limitations inJ-RCurve Testing—Standards versus Reality
Authors: Wallin Kim
Published: February 2024

Testing standards contain limitations on allowable J and crack growth, related to specimen size. In the case of unirradiated pressure vessel steel, it is usually possible to extract specimens of sufficient size to allow a standard determination of the J-R curve. However, in the case of irradiated materials, especially irradiated internals, it is normally not possible to use specimens that would provide valid results according to the standard requirement. This raises the question as to the relevance of the standard requirements. The size requirements stem from the dawn of elastic-plastic fracture mechanics. They have remained practically unchanged ever since, even though the understanding of elastic-plastic fracture mechanics and ductile fracture has evolved considerably. In this paper, the state-of-art understanding of the ductile fracture process, and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics is combined with experimental test results to derive new more realistic size requirements for J-R curve testing. It is shown that a considerable relaxation of the standard requirements is possible without affecting the reliability of the test result. This enables an effective and reliable testing of irradiated materials and structures whose dimensions inhibit the extraction of large specimens.
EFFECT OF PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF SUCROSE WITH STEVIA AND SUCRALOSE ON THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND STRUCTURAL-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF APPLE MARMALADE
Authors: Berk Berkay , Şirin Pınar , Ünlütürk Sevcan
Published: February 2024

In this study, low-sugar apple marmalade formulations were developed by partial replacement of sucrose with stevia and sucralose. Their rheological, textural, physicochemical properties and microstructures were evaluated. The concentration of sweeteners was found to have a significant effect on the physicochemical and rheological properties of the formulations. The hardness of marmalades decreased with addition of sweeteners. Herschel–Bulkley model was found to be the best model describing rheological behavior. The consistency index decreased with increasing sweeteners substitution, whereas the flow behavior index showed an increasing trend with the increase of the sweeteners content. Additionally, the microstructure of marmalades with sweetener substitution exhibited a porous structure in the gel network. The increase in sucralose concentration resulted in more surface deformation resulting in weaker gel formation than stevia. Marmalade prepared with 50% stevia substitution was found the best combination and resulted in good sensory properties like marmalade samples containing 500 g sugar.
Socio-psychological prerequisites for constructive patriotism of adolescents and youth: A systematic review of empirical research
Authors:   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Vasileva Svetlana Viktorovna , Miklyaeva Anastasia Vladimirovna ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia
Published: February 2024

Introduction. The problem of constructive patriotism is studied within the framework social psychology. Constructive patriotism is based on positive national identification and attachment to one’s motherland, expressed in readiness to implement prosocial behavior, considered as a contribution to the well-being of the country. The purpose of the study is to summarize the data on socio-psychological prerequisites for the formation of adolescents and youth’s constructive patriotic attitudes. Materials and Methods. A systematic review of empirical studies devoted to the analysis of socio-psychological prerequisites of constructive patriotism, published in the period between 2000 and 2023 was conducted. The review was carried out in 2023 using the electronic bibliographic databases Google Scholar and RSCI. The analysis included articles with full-text Russian-language or English-language abstracts containing the results of original empirical studies on socio-psychological correlates and predictors of constructive patriotism. Out of 2047 analyzed sources, 30 articles were recognized as meeting the selection criteria, which made up the corpus of analyzed publications. Results. The study has revealed five groups of socio-psychological prerequisites for constructive patriotism in adolescent and youth environments: national identity (positive perception of one's own nation based on symbolic attachment and understanding of the prospects for the development of one's country); other components of social identity (global and civic identity); values (first of all, growth values characterized by both individualistic and social orientation); social attitudes (orientation towards social justice and altruism); features of processing social information (reflexivity, rationality as opposed to intuitiveness, critical thinking). The indirect contribution to constructive patriotism of such socio-demographic variables as education and place of residence is taken into account. Conclusions. The results of the systematic review indicate that constructive patriotism is a multi-determined phenomenon and reveal main research directions within constructive patriotism of Russian adolescents and youth, which are significant for the formation of scientifically based programs to promote the formation of patriotic attitudes. The prospects of the research are the development and implementation of an empirical research program aimed at verifying the contribution of the described prerequisites to the constructive patriotic attitudes of adolescents and youth in the conditions of modern Russia.
Actor-network interpretation of phenomena and current issues of education: The historicist grounds and specificity
Authors:   Saint-Petersburg State University, Vlasova Olga Alexandrovna , Kornienko Alexej Gennadievich ,   Saint-Petersburg State University
Published: February 2024

Introduction. The research analyzes the changes of ontological and methodological grounds of the philosophy of education in the modern world. The aim of the research is to identify the historicist grounds and specificity of the actor-network interpretation of phenomena and current problems in education. Materials and Methods. The study employs complex and interdisciplinary approaches. The data sources for this problematic research include the latest scholarly publications, tending to apply actor-network theory in the field of pedagogy and philosophy of education and published in academic journals between 2000 and 2023. The typologisation and comparative methods, along with contextual and textual analysis are used in order to analyze contemporary discussions in this field. Results. Based on the most recent studies, this work reveals the grounds and identifies the specificity of actor-network interpretation of some educational phenomena and problems. During the research the basis of actor-network pedagogy is revealed as historicist ontology, which overcomes the opposition between classical historicism and relativism. The article demonstrates how the reconsideration of ontological and methodological foundations influences the building of terminological glossary of the philosophy of education. The concept of ‘educational spatiality’ is contextualized, which in its turn, makes it possible to analyze a network of educational practices as a complex. Apart from that, the potential of using the tools of the actor-network theory is characterized in a context of research of different educational models from a historical perspective, in materially and contextually heterogeneous networks. It is also claimed that due to its multidisciplinary nature, the actor-network theory can be successfully used to problematize educational phenomena and develop specific teaching strategies. Conclusions. It is demonstrated that actor-network theory, due to its reliance on a new model of historicism, can provide a multidisciplinary orientation of pedagogy and its lability in relation to the modern situation.
Objective assessment of learning outcomes: Peculiarities of design and application of assessment tools in modern conditions of digital development
Authors:   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Abramova Vera Yurievna , Veksler Anna Kirillovna ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Glubokova Elena Nikolaevna ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Nazmutdinova Tatyana Stanislavovna ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Popova Regina Ivanovna ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Chernyshova Elvira Petrovna ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Shelukhina Olga Andreevna ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia, Kalabina Inna Aleksandrovna ,   Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia
Published: February 2024

Introduction. The article deals with the problem of designing and application of assessment tools in the context of objective assessment of learning outcomes in higher education. The aim of the article is to identify the peculiarities of design and application of assessment tools in modern conditions of digital development for the objective assessment of learning outcomes. Materials and Methods. In order to achieve the purpose of the research, the authors used theoretical (analysis of theoretical sources) and empirical (survey of 222 teachers) methods. The data obtained were subjected to quantitative and qualitative analysis. Results. The authors analyzed the approaches to the interpretation of assessment procedures and means in theoretical studies and regulatory documents. The main results of the study allowed to identify a number of problems in the development of assessment tools banks: substitution of the subject of the assessment for the knowledge component; orientation to the development of assessment materials at the discipline level; assessment of the validity and reliability of the designed assessment tools; assessment of teachers’ labor input; the ratio of the used template assessment tools and practical tasks; difficulties in the design of interdisciplinary assessment tools and competence assessment in general; underestimation of the potential of digital environment in the development of assessment tools. Evaluating the problems of designing and applying assessment tools by teachers depended on the subject area they teach and their experience of participation in the development of assessment tools at various levels. The dependence on teachers’professional experience and the position held has not been revealed. Conclusions. Based on the results of the study, conclusions about the types of problems in designing and application of assessment tools in modern conditions are drawn. Practical recommendations are provided.
De la Paz Liberal a la Paz Militar: una nueva manera de hacer y (des)regular el uso de la fuerza
Authors: Iñiguez de Heredia Marta
Published: February 2024

La agenda de construcción de paz internacional está experimentando una serie de transformaciones que han llevado a la literatura a cuestionarse si seguimos dentro de lo que se venía llamando Paz Liberal – un conjunto de políticas, formas de entender y abordar los conflictos cuyo mayor objetivo era la consecución de la paz mediante la reforma de los estados en conflicto, promoviendo la democracia liberal, el desarrollo y los derechos humanos. Si bien este modelo ha estado prácticamente siempre en transformación y se ha tenido que ajustar a cada contexto, desde aproximadamente 2010 se ha consolidado una pérdida de fe en la consecución de la paz y en la reforma política de los estados, y una tendencia a buscar victorias militares y a incrementar la dotación de recursos para la guerra a los Estados en conflicto. Estos dos aspectos llevan aparejados otras consecuencias como la pérdida del contexto multilateral que había hecho posible la seguridad colectiva en el seno de Naciones Unidas, un giro hacia la protección del Estado y una condena de la población civil, a la que ahora se ve como una amenaza. En base a la sociología del militarismo, este artículo analiza las transformaciones de la Paz Liberal desde el punto de vista de los cambios acaecidos en las prácticas de legitimación y consecución de la guerra, argumentando que estamos transitando de un paradigma de Paz Liberal a uno de Paz Militar. Esto no necesariamente implica que vivamos en un mundo más militarizado o menos pacífico, sino que en contra del objetivo de monopolizar y regular la guerra que se encontraba en el seno de la Paz Liberal, el uso de la fuerza se ha desmonopolizado, haciendo de la guerra, y no la promoción de la democracia o el control de la fuerza, el instrumento por defecto en la promoción del orden internacional. Metodológicamente, el artículo se basa en un análisis temático de los principales documentos sobre la agenda de construcción de paz de la ONU desde 1992 hasta 2023 e incluye algunos ejemplos sacados de varias observaciones y entrevistas realizadas con oficiales de la ONU en República Democrática del Congo (RDC) y la República Centroafricana (RCA).
Library Program in Overcoming "Library Anxiety"
Authors: Sari Dita Indah , Sayekti Retno
Published: February 2024

Libraries are valuable assets in the acquisition of knowledge, but often individuals, especially students, face "library anxiety", which creates feelings of tension, fear, and helplessness while in the library. This condition is common and can hinder academic performance. This study aims to determine the factors of Library Anxiety and library programs as an effort to overcome Library Anxiety at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Library Center Jakarta, using Constance Mellon's Library Anxiety Theory. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection techniques were conducted through interviews, observation, documentation and literature review. The results showed that factors cause Library Anxiety at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Library Center Jakarta, including the size of the library building. These users need to learn where library services and facilities are, how to start activities in the library and what can be done there. To overcome this, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Library Center has several library programs, including Library orientation, information guidance, library program socialization, and information literacy workshops. This research contributes to library and information science by identifying the causes of Library Anxiety and analyzing the programs implemented to overcome this anxiety at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Library Center Jakarta. The results of this study can assist libraries and information managers in developing more effective strategies to support users and overcome the challenges of Library Anxiety.
Connecting Coding and Policy: Inguinal Hernias in Children
Authors:   American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: February 2024

The June 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report, “Assessment and Management of Inguinal Hernias in Children” (https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-062510), notes that inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in children. In addition to the procedural considerations included in the clinical report, it is important that physicians who repair inguinal hernias and their coding and billing staff know the correct codes for reporting these procedures. This article reviews the following topics:

Evaluation and management with decision for surgery Diagnosis codes for inguinal hernia Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair Open inguinal hernia repair
Sytuacja Kościoła greckokatolickiego w Ukrainie Sowieckiej a zmiana polityki wschodniej Stolicy Apostolskiej za pontyfikatu św. Jana Pawła II
Authors: Skibiński Paweł
Published: February 2024

The article presents an outline of the eastern policy of the Holy See, most often referred to by the German term Ostpolitik. Against this historical background, the author presents the situation of the Greek Catholic Church in Soviet Ukraine. Regarding the findings on this ground, the most important features of the Soviet policy towards the Church were then presented in the context of the Vatican Ostpolitik, to finally show the figure of John Paul II as significant in the history of Eastern Europe. The issue of the celebration of the 1000th anniversary of the baptism of Kievan Rus and the problem of restoring the legality of the Ukrainian Church were also discussed.
Skąd bije źródło? Kilka myśli o muzyce Zbigniewa Bujarskiego
Authors: Wójtowicz Ewa
Published: February 2024

Zbigniew Bujarski (1933–2018), together with Henryk Mikołaj Górecki (1933–2010) and Krzysztof Penderecki (1933–2020), belongs to a group that Polish authors have dubbed the “Generation of 33”. Mieczysław Tomaszewski identified the type of cultural environment in which these composers grew up — small towns in southern Poland — as an important quality connecting all of them; for Bujarski, it was Muszyna in the Beskid Sądecki. The author attempts to review the composer’s work from the perspective of his “small homeland”, opening with an overview of works dedicated to the memory of Holocaust victims (Burning Bushes, Kinoth). The discussion then focuses on the motif of home (Musica domestica, Quartet for a House-Warming), nature (Orniphania, Fear of Birds, Gardens) and religious themes (Stabat Mater, Quartet for Advent, Quartet for Easter). The text concludes with a presentation of the only work by Bujarski in which the composer openly expressed his fondness for his homeland — Alleluia for mixed choir and orchestra, dedicated to “Nowy Sącz Region and all its inhabitants”.
Męka Pańska według św. Mateusza Krzysztofa Knittla — źródła inspiracji twórczej
Authors: Szczurko Elżbieta
Published: February 2024

Krzysztof Knittel’s Passion is a contemporary work in which we can find references to the tradition of the passion genre (Gregorian chant and medieval mysteries). The composer divides the description of the Lord’s Passion into 8 segments, between which are inserted fragments of earlier chapters of St Matthew’s Gospel, presenting chronologically the full story of the life and teachings of Jesus. An inspiration for this structure Knittel found in the collage technique (typical of the visual works of Jiří Kolář). In accordance with this conception, the first picture is the gospel description of Christ’s Passion, ‘cut up’ into segments which the composer separated with fragments of the second picture, comprising descriptions of the life of Jesus. Each fragment of the second picture is additionally ‘cut’ into six sections which are presented simultaneously. For Knittel, this way of conveying the artistic message had its origin in his fascination with the beauty of polyphonic speech. The principle of inserting earlier events into the description of Christ’s Passion also has its source in the device of retrospection, characteristic of novels and films.
Poszukując źródła. Polska, Ukraina, Europa
Authors: Gala Piotr
Published: February 2024

In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the moral doubts known from the past century about the role of God in the world troubled by the war have reappeared. The following essay is an attempt to find the answers based on the teachings of Saint John Paul II. Firstly, I analyse the speech given by the pope during his visit to the German concentration camp in Auschwitz in 1979. I concentrate on his comparison between the tragedy of the Holocaust and the fact of God’s allowance for the crucifixion of Christ. I try to draw attention to some parallel aspects of these two events. The next part is dedicated to Russian society and how we should judge them in the light of the term “structural sin” discussed in the Wojtyla’s apostolic exhortation Reconciliatio et paenitentia and the encyclical Sollicitudo rei socialis. Finally, I assess the reaction of Polish society to the inflow of Ukrainian refugees. I finish my essay with a short analysis of two poems written by the pope.
To the 75th Anniversary of Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Valery Ivanovich Sergienko
Authors: Dygai Alexander M.
Published: February 2024

January 5, 2024 marked the 75th anniversary of the birth of Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Valery Ivanovich Sergienko, a leading Russian specialist in the field of physico-chemical medicine.
ANÁLISIS DE LAS INVESTIGACIONES EN EL ÁMBITO DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN QUE SE HAN DESARROLLADO EN LOS ÚLTIMOS 5 AÑOS EN EL SUROCCIDENTE COLOMBIANO (ESTUDIO DE CASO DE CINCO UNIVERSIDADES)
Authors: Franco Cortés María del Pilar , Sandino Rodríguez Martha Cecilia , Ramírez Gómez Carlos Arturo , Parra Hernández Ramiro , Duque Ceballos José Luis , Diago Ortiz Adriana , Martínez Urbano Natalia
Published: February 2024

El análisis de las tendencias de la investigación y su pertinencia en los programas de administración se deriva de una necesidad identificada en la Red de Investigadores de la Asociación Colombiana de Facultades de Administración Capitulo Suroccidente, ya que es una preocupación constante el aporte que las instituciones de educación superior hacen a su entorno y la relevancia de la formación de sus profesionales para las diferentes instituciones y organizaciones donde estos se desempeñan. Para obtener información relacionada con el escenario académico e investigación, se establece un estudio de caso de las Universidades del sur Occidente Colombiano que integran la Red de investigación de las facultades de Administración “RIASCOLFA”, las universidades en mención son las siguientes: la Institución Universitaria Antonio José Camacho, Escuela Nacional del deporte, Universidad Santiago de Cali, Colegio mayor del cauca, Universidad del Quindío y la universidad del Nariño.
EMPRENDIMIENTO EN LAS UNIVERSIDADES
Authors: Montoya Arévalo Nelson Leonardo
Published: February 2024

Este artículo es una contribución al estudio del emprendimiento y su reflexión desde las universidades. Se ha planteado como objetivo central contribuir con elementos teóricos y conceptuales al entendimiento del rol de las universidades como agentes facilitadores para que el emprendimiento se transfiera a toda la sociedad generando crecimiento y desarrollo. Para su elaboración se parte de un enfoque cualitativo con alcance descriptivo y explicativo basado en técnicas de investigación y análisis documental, agrupando información a partir de tres categorías que permiten la triangulación de la información, la primera se basa en la experiencia in situ de los autores, la segunda en información especializada de carácter científico y la tercera en información institucional de carácter oficial que da cuenta de la dinámica del emprendimiento en las universidades colombianas y extranjeras. A partir de este proceso se logra demostrar que las universidades son organizaciones complejas que generan un ecosistema para que el emprendimiento transite desde los individuos hasta las empresas, el estado y viceversa, diseminándose a toda la sociedad generando crecimiento y desarrollo. Finalmente, se concluye que el enfoque del emprendimiento universitario debe ser abordado desde una perspectiva exógena para que su impacto en el crecimiento y desarrollo sea cada vez mas latente ante los problemas de las economías contemporáneas.
REVISION DEL ESTADO DEL ARTE DEL LIDERAZGO EN LA GERENCIA AMBIDEXTRA
Authors: Ocampo-Flórez Juan
Published: February 2024

a revisión bibliográfica que se presenta a continuación se concentra en el liderazgo en el ambidextrismo (o ambidiestrismo) organizacional y gerencial, que irrumpe como opción para la gerencia en la Industria 4.0. Tiene como objetivo identificar las resignificaciones que se presentan en el liderazgo en organizaciones que enfrentan la paradoja de la explotación y exploración, en el marco de la innovación incremental y radical. Para tratar el tema, se toma la literatura especializada publicada entre el año 2014 y 2019 que se encuentra en la Base de Datos Scopus, y que trata el tema del liderazgo. Entre los hallazgos se encuentra el surgimiento del concepto de liderazgo ambidextro, contrastado con el transformacional transaccional, que se soporta en cinco ejes, empezando por el comportamiento de apertura y cierre como esencial para la actuación del líder. El segundo eje se concentra en el liderazgo de los procesos de cambio en ambientes de explotación y exploración. El tercer eje es la orientación al logro en el liderazgo. Y el cuarto eje es la creatividad y el desempeño innovador. El hallazgo final son los temas que sufren un desplazamiento en el interés del ejercicio del liderazgo organizacional en el caso de temas como motivación, control, riesgo y cultura, que pasan a ser temas menores en la literatura estudiada.
RETOS, ESTRATEGIAS Y DECISIONES QUE AFRONTAN UN GRUPO DE MUJERES CON EMPRENDIMIENTOS RURALES EN TENJO
Authors: Ángel Arias Carlos Eduardo , Castro Ariza Nicole Viviana , Duque Lozano Natalia , Basto Parra Belkis Johana
Published: February 2024

El estudio pretende identificar los retos, estrategias y decisiones que afrontan un grupo de mujeres emprendedoras del municipio de Tenjo, frente al desarrollo de sus iniciativas de negocio en un contexto rural, construyendo y sistematizando historias que inspiren a sus similares. Se propone el desarrollo de un estudio cualitativo basado en un diseño narrativo, buscando aplicar entrevistas semiestructuradas orientadas a lograr el propósito definido a través de un proceso de codificación deductivo y análisis soportado en Atlas Ti. Se espera comprender y narrar los retos, estrategias y decisiones inherentes al proceso de creación y desarrollo de sus negocios, generando la posibilidad de construir historias inspiradoras para otras mujeres y similares.
RESULTADOS SABER PRO-2018 POR GRUPOS DE REFERENCIA
Authors: Rincón-Báez William Umar , Becerra Plaza Gisèle Eugenia , Arias-Velandia Nicolas
Published: February 2024

En el noveno boletín del Observatorio en Ciencias Administrativas de ASCOLFA, se abordan los resultados de los estudiantes que presentaron el examen ICFES Saber Pro en 2018 por Grupos de Referencia Esta información tiene por fuente las bases de datos de los resultados en las competencias genéricas que se encuentran en FTP-ICFES1 . Se puede revisar información de resultados del año pasado en el Boletín 1 del Observatorio de Ciencias Administrativas:” RESULTADOS POR GRUPOS DE REFERENCIA SABER PRO-2017” (Rincón-Báez & Becerra Plaza, 2018). Los Grupos de Referencia (GR) son agrupaciones de programas de educación superior que comparten algunas características y que permiten la selección de los estudiantes con mejores resultados del examen Saber Pro
INGRESO A PRIMER CURSO EN EL NIVEL DE POSGRADOS EN COLOMBIA DE 2010- 2017
Authors: Rincón Báez William Umar , Becerra Plaza Gisèle Eugenia , Arias-Velandia Nicolas
Published: February 2024

En el octavo boletín del Observatorio en Ciencias Administrativas de ASCOLFA, se analizan las cifras de estudiantes matriculados en las diferentes Áreas de Conocimiento en Colombia y en particular el área de Economía, Administración, Contaduría y Afines, entre los años 2010 y 2017 por Núcleo Básico, Sector de la Institución de Educación Superior y Género. Esta información tiene por fuente las bases de datos del Sistema Nacional de Información de la educación Superior -SNIES - del Ministerio de Educación Nacional
CARACTERÍSTICAS DE RECONFIGURACIÓN DE DESTINOS TURÍSTICOS INTELIGENTES DE SALENTO, FILANDIA, MONTENEGRO Y QUIMBAYA. QUINDÍO – COLOMBIA
Authors: Giraldo Correa María Patricia , Jaramillo Lotero Rafael Alexander , Bermúdez Restrepo Carolina
Published: February 2024

La presente investigación pretende realizar un análisis de las características requeridas para la reconfiguración de destinos turísticos inteligentes, para el desarrollo local del territorio que conforman los municipios de Salento, Filandia, Montenegro y Quimbaya del departamento del Quindío - Colombia, mediante la identificación del funcionamiento de los mismos, con el fin de establecer el aporte al desarrollo local del territorio, así como la interpretación de dichas características de reconfiguración en “Gobernanza, Sostenibilidad y Accesibilidad, Conectividad y Sonorización, Sistema de Información e Inteligencia Turística, Innovación, Información Turística y Marketing Online” (Muñoz & Sánchez, 2013 P.62). de su texto Destinos turísticos inteligentes. para desarrollar un programa de socialización de los resultados de la investigación para los prestadores de servicios turísticos. El enfoque del presente proyecto de investigación es mixto, se empleará el método deductivo y de manera alterna se utilizará el método inductivo; será de tipo descriptivo.
ESTRATEGIAS DE TRANSFORMACIÓN DIGITAL EN EL SECTOR FINANCIERO
Authors: Guzmán Mira Víctor Hugo , Romo-Melo Liliana
Published: February 2024

La transformación digital en el sector financiero es un desafío tecnológico y cultural. Las organizaciones financieras están llamadas a adaptar su infraestructura y replantear sus estrategias digitales para responder a las necesidades de los usuarios, para crear una ventaja competitiva y una diferenciación estratégica en los mercados. Esta investigación realiza una aproximación a los procesos de transformación digital en diferentes entidades financieras a nivel nacional e internacional, con el objetivo de identificar estrategias de transformación exitosas.
A Real Approximation to Riemann Hypothesis
Authors: Díaz José Rodrigo Alejandro Martínez
Published: February 2024

This work present the requisites to define $\zeta(s)$ like an analytic function on real numbers; as well as a numerical evaluation made computationally to obtain criteria of convergence. By the other hand its discusses some algebraic identities to establish where the function zeta Riemann gives place to $\zeta(s)´ = 0$.
Parliamentary facilities as a prerequisite for the effectiveness of the implementation of the government’s tasks
Authors: Jaskiernia Jerzy
Published: February 2024

The author undertook an analysis of the importance of parliamentary support for the effectiveness of government functions. Having a majority in the Sejm is a condition for the government to obtain a vote of confidence in the government-forming procedure, as well as to reject motions of no-confidence. It is also important in the implementation of the government’s legislative program by the Sejm, reflecting the electoral program of the winning political group. The author analyzed the factors that affect the effectiveness of the parliamentary base. He pointed to the factors that make it possible and difficult for the parliamentary club of the majority to ensure the discipline necessary to carry out tasks related to ensuring the expected support for the government.
High School Student-Athletes: Their Motivation, Study Habits, Self-Discipline, Academic Support, and Academic Performance
Authors: Pujianto Dian , Nopiyanto Yahya Eko , Wibowo Cahyo , Kardi Ipa Sari , Raibowo Septian , Insanistyo Bayu , Ibrahim  , Hasan Baharuddin , Sutriawan Agus
Published: February 2024

Study purpose. Student-athletes have a role that is not easy to balance between the role of being an athlete and the role of being a student at school. Not a few of them have obstacles in balancing both roles. This study aims to reveal the characteristics of secondary school student-athletes in Bengkulu City. The main objectives are to describe the level of achievement motivation, study habits, self-discipline, academic support, and academic performance.
Materials and methods. This study is a quantitative descriptive research with a survey approach involving 402 student-athletes at the junior high school and senior high school levels. The student-athletes represent 16 sports. The average age of  student-athletes is 15.9 years. The instrument used in the study was a questionnaire consisting of 36 statement items. The mean ideal and standard deviation ideal formulas were used to analyze data regarding the category level of each indicator, while the independent sample t-test was used to determine differences in data between student-athletes based on gender and type of sport.
Results. The results of this study reveal that student-athletes in Bengkulu City have achievement motivation, study habits, self-discipline, academic support, and academic performance in the high category. There is a significant difference between male and female student-athletes (sig 0.001 < 0.005). There were no significant differences between student-athletes from individual and team sports (0.442 > 0.005).
Conclusions. Student-athletes at junior high school and senior high school education levels have good characteristics, there are significant differences between male and female athletes, and there are no significant differences between individual athletes and team athletes.
The Effect of a Six-Week Course of Surya Namaskar Practice on Back Flexibility and Lumbar Flexion in Male College Students
Authors: Balaji Ethiraj , Murugavel Kamatchi , Rajkumar Mariyappan , Logeswaran Subbramani , Vijayasankar Veluchamy , Devaraj Chinnathambi
Published: February 2024

Study purpose. The strenuous Surya Namaskar exercise programme has gained considerable popularity among contemporary yoga practitioners. Its special combination of yogic breathing techniques, asanas (postures) and dharana (focused mind concentration) helps to improve flexibility. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of an original six-week course of Surya Namaskar on back flexibility and lumbar flexion in male college students.
Materials and methods. Thirty male college students aged between eighteen and twenty years were randomly assigned to treatment group (Surya Namaskar practice) (n=15) and control group (n=15). The treatment group performed Surya Namaskar practice for six weeks, while the control group did not participate in any treatment other than their regular activities for six weeks. Back flexibility and lumbar flexion of the subjects were assessed at the baseline and after six weeks.
Results. Back flexibility and lumbar flexion increased in the treatment group after six weeks of Surya Namaskar practice.
Conclusions. The current Surya Namaskar procedure contributes to the kinanthropometric well-being of male college students in terms of back flexibility and lumbar flexion. Surya Namaskar should be included in school and college curriculum because of its numerous physical and physiological benefits.
Kepimpinan Jokowi di Indonesia: Populis atau Pragmatik?
Authors: Taufik Taufik , Nadzri Muhamad M.N. , Hj. Hamil Jamaie
Published: February 2024

Pemikiran politik boleh dijadikan salah satu panduan dalam memahami gaya dan polisi seseorang pemerintah. Kemunculan Jokowi sebagai simbol kemenangan gerakan masyarakat sivil telah menjadi fenomena dalam kebangkitan populis di Indonesia. Bagaimanapun, Jokowi bukanlah seorang pemimpin daripada legasi autoritarian Orde Baru dan juga bukan dari kalangan arus perdana yang mempunyai asas ideologi. Artikel ini memfokuskan kepada asas pemikiran dan ideologi Jokowi yang telah mempengaruhi gaya dan tindakan politik semasa beliau menjadi Presiden Indonesia. Kajian ini dijalankan menggunakan kaedah kualitatif dengan menggunakan pelbagai sumber primer terutamanya temu bual dengan informan utama. Artikel ini membincangkan tiga perkara iaitu: pertama, Jokowi bertindak dan berkelakuan seperti khemah besar yang menggabungkan pelbagai kepentingan (termasuk yang berkonflik), sehinggakan beliau menjadi seorang yang pragmatik demi pembangunan yang progresif tetapi cenderung kepada statik-nasionalisme; kedua, gaya kepimpinan Jokowi yang berkarisma dan dipengaruhi oleh sosiobudaya Jawa, sehingga mudah diterima rakyat dan menjadi populis yang “tidak rasional”; ketiga, tingkah laku dan tindakan yang diambil oleh Jokowi cenderung ke arah ortodoks agama dan budaya. Justeru, meskipun sering lantang dengan pelbagai retorik demokrasi dan pembangunan, artikel ini menghujahkan ideologi Jokowi adalah tidak jelas dan tidak konsisten kerana matlamat utamanya adalah untuk mempertahankan kepresidenannya selama mungkin, menggunakan apa jua cara.
http://ejournal.ukm.my/ebangi/article/view/66930/14895
Authors: Yee Whah Chin , Wei Quan Lee Chock
Published: February 2024

Youth exposure to financial literacy information has become common in today's digital age, providing students with early financial management skills for a lifetime of well-being. However, easy access to technology and information doesn't always translate into financial literacy skills for today's students. This study aims to comprehensively understand financial literacy among undergraduates at Universiti Sains Malaysia, describing gender and ethnic group differences. It applied the theory of embeddedness to explain financial literacy variations across family backgrounds, friend networks, gender, and ethnicity. A single-stage non-probability sampling method was used. Employing purposive and quota sampling, ten informants from diverse backgrounds were interviewed. Grounded theory with open coding, axial coding, and selective coding was employed for data analysis. The findings show that undergraduate financial literacy is primarily shaped by family and social networks, where young individuals continuously develop and enhance their financial knowledge. The findings implied that educators and policymakers can customize strategies for young individuals, aligning financial literacy promotion with real-life experiences of young people which can contribute to long-term solutions for reducing youth bankruptcy.
Remedial Teachers’ Needs for Developing New Basic Numeracy Teaching Aids: A Needs Analysis
Authors: Sheng Low Weng , Tahar Mohd Mokhtar , Maat Siti Mistima , Zainal Mohd Syazwan
Published: February 2024

Appropriate teaching aids can assist remedial pupils in mastering basic numeracy skills effectively. However, issues persist of remedial pupils struggling to grasp basic numeracy skills, potentially due to the lack of suitable teaching aids tailored for Malaysia’s Special Remedial Programme. Thus, this quantitative study aimed to identify remedial teachers' needs for developing new basic numeracy teaching aids in the Special Remedial Programme. This study adapted McKillip's Discrepancy Model to guide the needs analysis. A quantitative survey methodology was used with 143 remedial teachers respondents in Melaka state, Malaysia. A validated questionnaire measured the levels and discrepancies in remedial teachers’ utilisation, perceptions, constraints, and skills regarding proposed basic numeracy teaching aids by the Ministry of Education Malaysia. Descriptive statistics were calculated. Findings showed moderate utilisation, high positive perception, moderate constraints, and high skills levels in using existing basic numeracy teaching aids. Discrepancies were identified in each construct, indicating the need for improvements tailored for better remedial learning. The results suggest modifying and developing new basic numeracy teaching aids that meet remedial pupils’ learning characteristics, fostering their creative thinking, facilitating self-directed learning activities, improving time efficiency in teaching and learning mathematics, providing various customisable teaching aid templates that are easy to reproduce with affordable everyday materials, and developing user-friendly technology teaching aids. Addressing these needs can enhance remedial teaching practices and pupils’ numeracy achievement. This study provides an important initial evidence base for designing and developing appropriate basic numeracy teaching aids based on remedial teachers’ current needs.