bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Impact of E-Learning on Reading Comprehension in High School Students
Authors:   Teknologi Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia & Address, Suparlin Suparlin , Mustaji Mustaji , Mariono Andi , Arianto Fajar ,   Teknologi Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia & Address
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of using e-learning on reading comprehension among high school students in learning English. The quantitative approach used in this study was developed using a quasi-experimental approach. The method used in this study is quasi-experimental. The data analysis technique used in this study is to compare the two groups which are calculated statistically. As a result of the analytical test, the effect of e-learning on reading comprehension of the control group and experimental high school students was recognized at the 5% significance level (0.000 < 0.05). The data shows that reading comprehension increases in the experimental class that applies e-learning. This study concludes that reading comprehension in learning English is better in the experimental group than in the control group. The use of e-learning has a positive influence on reading comprehension for high school students.
External Debt Default and Foreign Direct Investments
Authors: Thakkar Nachiket , Ayub Kiran Ambreen
Published: October 2022

Abstract
We analyze the effect of a country’s defaults and restructuring its’ official and private external debt on its ability to attract foreign direct investment. We use different types of foreign direct investments: FDI Flows, Horizontal FDI, vertical FDI, cross-border mergers & acquisitions, and greenfield FDI. Using the Poisson-Pseudo Maximum Likelihood (PPML) estimation method, which has never been used in the literature to do a similar analysis, we find that external debt default decreases all types of FDIs. Furthermore, we also conduct a more granular sensitivity analysis by analyzing the effect of political risk ratings, effect on non-advanced economies, and effect on highly indebted poor countries (HIPC). We find that cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) decrease as corruption risk decreases and increases as law and order improve. For HIPC countries, official external debt restructuring increases greenfield FDI.

JEL classification number: C1, C33, D72, F21, H63, O57.
Keywords: Debt Default, Restructuring, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), External Debt, ICRG, Poisson-Pseudo Maximum Likelihood (PPML), Political Risk.
Politik Pangan: Ketahanan Nasional Dan Tren Diplomasi Kekinian
Authors: Masruroh Siti , Hasba Irham Bashori , Musdin Rasyid
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Food availability is the main starting point in supporting the country's economy. Scarcity of food will have an impact on economic stability in each sector. Countries with superior availability of materials and food production will certainly have absolute advantages, including the state's freedom to determine materials and food production, determine prices, and trade commodities on an international scale. Therefore, food is often a medium of diplomacy and a bargaining power over other countries.Purposes of the Research: Analysis tool on food as part of national security on the one hand, and food as a diplomatic tool between countries on the other.Methods of the Research: This study uses a normative legal research method with a statutory approach, a theoretical approach, and an analytical approach. Primary materials using Law no. 24 of 2000 and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Secondary materials in the form of journals and documents that support research.Results of the Research: It is at the heart of a research report because a finding is what the reader is actually looking for. The findings component does not have to present all the things that are found in the research, it is presented that the findings are relevant to the nature of this research. For example: The results show that or The findings of this study prove that businesses that reached their dominant position before the recession had a significant advantage over small businesses. However, they cannot be compelled to act on the same basis for very long, which is why a more US-like model would be useful for controlling some of these business behaviors.
Protection And Utilization Of Protected Forests In Ambon City Environmental Law Prespective
Authors: Waas Richard Marsilio , Riry Welly Angela
Published: October 2022

Introduction: Protected Forest is a forest area that has a variety of vital ecosystem services for the welfare and resilience of society and the economy in the future. Excessive use of forests by humans without regard to the ecological balance can cause havoc for humans themselves, and require economic and social costs that are far greater than the economic results that have been obtained. Often people who live and make a living around the forest are accused of being one of the causes of forest destruction, but also the people who live around the forest are also expected to be the main actors for efforts to protect the forest itself.Purposes of the Research: to understand the protection and utilization of protected forests in Ambon City and to determine the form of policy by the Ambon City Government in protecting and utilizing protected forests in Ambon City from the perspective of Environmental Law.Methods of the Research: The research method uses the Social Legal Research method with a legal, conceptual, and case approach.Results / Findings / Novelty of the Research: The protection and utilization of protected forests in Ambon city has not explicitly been regulated in the form of regional regulations on protected forests. The use of protected forests is still carried out by indigenous peoples and forest rights holders. This shows that the policy regarding the protection and utilization of protected forest areas has not been maximized in the city of Ambon, which will greatly impact all aspects of human life and other habitats.
The Role of Financial Technology in Achieving Customer Satisfaction: A Field Study in a Sample of Iraqi Banks
Authors: Khudair Reyam , Ali Hussein Ibtisam
Published: October 2022

Abstract
The study aims to determine the level of influence of the independent variable financial technology in its dimensions (payment technology, financial control technology, financing and lending technology, investment technology) on the dependent variable customer satisfaction; achieving customer satisfaction. Seven government banks were selected for the study, namely (Al-Rafidain Bank, Al-Rasheed Bank, International Development Bank, Ashur International Bank, Khaleej Commercial Bank, Al-Mansour Investment Bank, Union Bank of Iraq). In addition, a sample of 147 officials and employees in the relevant departments were selected. The study adopted the analytical descriptive approach through the questionnaire as a main tool in data and information collection and analysis. The researchers used a number of statistical methods (average, simple linear regression, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, Spearman correlation coefficient, simple linear regression) through the SPSS statistical program. The results of data analysis proved a significant effect of financial technology with its dimensions (payment technology, finance and lending technology, financial control technology, investment technology) on the satisfaction of customers, indicating a positive impact of financial technology in increasing customer satisfaction.
Keywords: financial technology, payments technology, financial control technology, financing and lending technology, investment technology, customer satisfaction.
Pendidikan Perilaku Hidup Bersih Dan Sehat (PHBS) di SMP Negeri 3 Narmada
Authors: Fahrurrozi Muhammad , Gustriliani Hesti , Rahayu Isrami Putri , Aida Nur , Herismarurooh Ayugi , Andriani Andriani , Ramdhan M. Zikri
Published: October 2022

Upaya pencegahan penyebaran virus corona (covid-19), pemerintah  menganjurkan untuk menjaga kesehatan melalui: mengurangi resiko dengan mencuci tangan dengan sabun dan air yang mengalir, kurangi kontak langsung, dan menjaga kesehatan fisik dan mental. Namun, hal ini ternyata belum disadari sepenuhnya oleh masyarakat. PHBS adalah bentuk perwujudan orientasi hidup sehat. Bertujuan untuk meningkatkan, memelihara, dan melindungi kesehatan baik secara fisik, mental maupun sosial di sekolah, tempat kerja, keluarga dan masyarakat.  Manfaat yang didapatkan dalam menerapkan PHBS adalah untuk meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat agar mau dan mampu menjalankan hidup bersih dan sehat. Metode yang dilakukan adalah metode sosialisasi dengan memberikan materi dan praktek cara hidup bersih dan sehat  kepada siswa. Sebagai tindak lanjut dari kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa kelas 8 SMPN 3 Narmada terhadap Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat. Dengan demikian, pemberian edukasi pada siswa tentang Perilaku Hidup Bersih dan Sehat dapat bermanfaat.
Pelatihan Literasi Keuangan untuk Gen Z di SMK
Authors: Sumardi Sumardi , Habibi Pahman
Published: October 2022

High school/ vocational high school students are the target of increasing financial literacy due to the large number of financial and educational institutions that provide insight into financial literacy to the public. This will be related to the Financial Services Authority (OJK) report in 2019 which conducted a survey on financial literacy and inclusion, the results of which showed that the financial literacy index of the Indonesia people increased from 29,7% in 2016 to 38,03% while the financial inclusion indexincreased from 67,8% to 76,19%. SMA/ SMK students are directed to be able to understand financial literacy. Although there are still many high school/ vocantional students who are not good at financial literacy which cause students to be less able to control themselves so they tend to behave consumptively. Therefore, to support the goverment in increasing the financial literacy index, financial literacy training was held for students of SMK Bina Informatika located in South Tangerang. This training will introduce students to various types of investment instruments and how to start a business at a young age. So that students are able to manage their finances and are excited to build a business.  

 Keywords: financial literacy, investment, business
Análisis De La Ciencia, El Método Científico, Las Relaciones Sociales Y La Educación Desde La Complejidad
Authors: María Fuertes Andrade Delia , De Jesús León Fuentes Narciza , Rocío Aldawsari Peñaherrera Nadá , Esperanza Andrade Rivera Guadalupe
Published: October 2022

Science and the appropriate methods to discover-build them, has a long history, in our history. Complexity has opened new paths for us, dispelling humanity's fears for discovering knowledge, breaking paradigms, applying the new method, learning to work with generative principles and building a new society. In this document you understand and explain the evolution of our society and education, the influence of the scientific method, and that of the complexity method, to cement our society
EXPORTAÇÕES DE FRUTAS BRASILEIRAS: POTENCIAL DE NEGÓCIOS COM EXPORTAÇÕES DE CAMBUCI PARA O CANADÁ
Authors: Alves Prado Henrique , Gorayeb Damasceno Fábio
Published: October 2022

O Brasil é um país com grande extensão territorial, clima tropical e terras propícias para o plantio em áreas já alteradas, o que proporciona forte presença brasileira no mercado internacional no ramo do agronegócio. Por ser um país em desenvolvimento, empreender torna-se cada vez mais importante para o crescimento econômico. O objetivo deste artigo é demonstrar o potencial de negócios de exportação da fruta do Cambuci para o Canadá. Com base em um estudo bibliográfico em artigos científicos, pesquisas online e revistas especializadas. Foram levantados aspectos sociais, econômicos, demográficos, políticos, ambientais, e legais que demonstram a visibilidade do comércio internacional de frutas brasileiras, o aumento de produção de alimentos e a exportação brasileira de frutas para o Canadá. Diante das análises efetuadas, ressalta-se que o Canadá é um potencial mercado para o Cambuci e que investir neste ramo de negócios pode gerar crescimento nas exportações de frutas, e aumentar a visibilidade para essa fruta genuinamente brasileira a curto e longo prazo.
FERRAMENTAS ADMINISTRATIVAS PARA AUXÍLIO AOS GESTORES EM SAÚDE NO RECRUTAMENTO E SELEÇÃO DE PESSOAS: PROTOCOLO DE REVISÃO DE ESCOPO
Authors: Rolim de Albuquerque Francimones , Paula Cavalcante Ramalho Brilhante Ana
Published: October 2022

O objetivo desta revisão de escopo é identificar e sintetizar a literatura existente sobre ferramentas administrativas para auxílio aos gestores em saúde no recrutamento e seleção de pessoas, através da questão: quais as ferramentas existentes na literatura para auxiliar na seleção de pessoas na área da saúde? A seleção de pessoas funciona como uma espécie de filtro que permite que apenas alguns candidatos possam ingressar na organização: aqueles que apresentam as características desejadas. Através da seleção e recrutamento é possível captar, triar, avaliar e contratar o profissional mais adequado ao preenchimento de uma vaga de forma eficiente e eficaz, minimizando o tempo de preparação e execução do processo seletivo. Serão considerados materiais bibliográficos publicados e não publicados, conforme os seguintes critérios de inclusão: trabalhos disponíveis nos idiomas português, inglês ou espanhol, que respondam à questão da pesquisa, produzidos entre 2012 e 2022, sendo excluídos os que não atenderem ao problema da pesquisa ou que não estejam disponíveis na integralidade. O método de revisão segue o protocolo de Scoping Review conforme prescrito pelo Joanna Briggs Institute e utilizará estratégia de busca detalhada e individual em ao menos três bases de dados. A triagem de títulos e resumos, leitura dos textos completos e extração dos dados do material incluído será realizada por dois revisores.
Aplicación del programa experiencias vivenciales en la evaluación de los docentes de la I.E. N° 5168 Rosa Luz del distrito de Puente Piedra, 2018
Authors: Chipana Tucno Lucila
Published: October 2022

¿En qué medida la implementación del Programa de Experiencias Vivenciales en las evaluaciones de los docentes de la I.E. N° 5168 Rosa Luz del distrito de Puente Piedra, 2018, afectaría dichas evaluaciones? Esta es la pregunta que impulsa el estudio aplicado y experimental que se ha realizado.

En el estudio se utilizó una metodología experimental. Los objetivos de este estudio son principalmente explicativos. El instrumento fue sometido a un proceso de validez y confiabilidad antes de ser aplicado; la recolección de datos implicó la elaboración de un cuestionario estructurado para la evaluación de los docentes; la población incluyó a 40 docentes de la I.E. N° 5168 Rosa Luz del distrito de Puente Piedra; la muestra incluyó dos grupos, cada uno con 20 docentes; y el distrito y la escuela donde trabajaban los docentes sirvieron de grupo experimental. El programa en sí consistió en cinco sesiones, todas ellas preparadas en menos de dos horas de esfuerzo colaborativo entre los instructores. Primero se administró una prueba previa, luego se aplicó el programa y, por último, se administró una prueba posterior para medir la eficacia del programa.

El valor del postest de p = 0,000 0,05 indica que la implementación del programa de experiencias vivenciales tiene efecto en la evaluación de los instructores de la I.E. N° 5168 Rosa Luz del distrito de Puente Piedra.
Influence of Operations and Processes on Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
Authors: Kimwaki Benedict Mutinda , Ngugi Patrick Karanja , Odhiambo Rommanus Odhiambo
Published: October 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyse the influence of operations and processes on performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya.

Methodology: In this study, descriptive and cross-sectional research designs were used. According to the directory, there are 461 large-sized registered members. In order to sample 160 large industrial companies from the entire population, this study used Cochran's formula. Data was gathered using a standardized questionnaire, and both qualitative and quantitative analysis were performed on it. Both a descriptive and an inferential data analysis were used in this investigation. Tables, graphs, and pie charts were used to present the analysed data.

Results: The findings of the study revealed that the relationship between operations and processes and performance was significant at 5% level of significance. The model summary in the hypothesis testing revealed that the R2 for the model was 0.305. This is to imply that 30.5% of the variations in performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya are as a result of operations and processes. The p-value for the variable was 0.000 which is less than the standard P-value of 0.05. This is to mean that operations and processes had a significant influence on the performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. To this end, we therefore, reject the null hypothesis that there is no significant relationship between operations and processes and performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: While the existing Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) Model used in this study was validated, the study recommends that the policy makers and management of manufacturing firms should come up with policies and legislations that cover the concept of supply chain operations and processes as an essential driver to the performance of the manufacturing sector in the country. The policy makers hold a major role in determining how key sectors such as the manufacturing sector are run. The regulators and the legislators formulate policies and guidelines that guide on how manufacturing firms should carry out their operations including supply chain processes. The study also recommended that manufacturing firms policy makers should develop a policy and regulatory framework to accelerate effective implementation supply chain processes and operations to enhance their performance.
Role and Practice of Cognitive Restructuring in Managing Psychological Well-Being of Secondary School Teachers; A Review of Literature
Authors: Gakinya Grace Wanjiru , Wasanga Christine Wasanga , Kipnusu Robert Kipnusu
Published: October 2022

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the role and practice of cognitive restructuring in managing psychological well-being of secondary school teachers.

Methodology: A desktop review research design was applied. The researcher used Google Scholar to track out the essential readings and scholarly publications that would form the basis of their investigation. In order to satisfy the requirements for inclusion, only papers that were published within the prior ten years were considered.

Findings: The findings of the study showed that cognitive restructuring has a favorable and significant impact on the psychological well-being of instructors.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The research found that encouraging psychologists and guidance counselors to employ cognitive restructuring and assertive therapy was one of the most effective ways to reduce depressed tendencies. In addition, reducing levels of stress and burnout as a result of the increased pressure from test-based accountability procedures in teachers should be a primary goal of programs designed to address the psychological health of secondary school instructors.
The CABEM Initiative: Saving Patients With Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer
Authors: Korkes Fernando , Santiago José Henrique D. , Peixoto Guilherme Andrade , Timóteo Frederico , Martins Suelen P. , Leite Narjara P. , Barreiros Daisy , Glina Sidney
Published: October 2022

Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is an aggressive disease with a complex treatment. In Brazil, as in most developing countries, data are scarce, but mortality seems exceedingly high. We have created a centralized program involving a multidisciplinary clinic in a region comprising 7 municipalities. Helping patients with adequate performance status get the right treatment helped to reduce 90-day mortality after radical cystectomy from 37% to 1.9%.
A Critical Investigation of Force Transmissibility Characteristics in Various Isolator materials using Force Transmissibility Apparatus
Authors: Munish Baboria  , Priya Devi
Published: October 2022

In this paper, an apparatus/experimental facility developed to study the force transmissibility characteristics of various isolator materials, has been described. It is demonstrated that this set up can serve as a useful and handy equipment for the industry to test the suitability of possible isolator materials in regard to their force transmissibility. Experimental and theoretical results of force transmissibility, in case of some metal springs, have been compared. Also, for transmissibility characteristics of other isolator materials such as coir, rubber, belt etc. (and also their combinations) are compared, based on the experimental results obtained on this experimental facility. The results of this reported study will help facilitate the parameter design and performance analysis of a vibration isolation system.
RIQUEZA DE FUNGOS COMESTÍVEIS NA ÁREA DE PROTEÇÃO AMBIENTAL LAGO DO AMAPÁ
Authors: Silva Chirley Gonçalves da , Teixeira-Silva Márcia Araújo , Santos Isés Neves da Purificação , Silveira Marcos , Oliveira Mayk Honório de
Published: October 2022

Introdução: Os fungos comestíveis possuem valor nutricional alto, antioxi-dantes e propriedades medicinais que beneficiam a saúde humana. De maneira geral, eles contêm baixo teor de gordura e de calorias, e alta concentração de vitaminas do complexo B, além de minerais como potássio, iodo, cálcio e fósforo. Objetivo: determinar a composição de espécies de fungos na APA Lago do Amapá, Rio Branco, Acre, e indicar aquelas com potencial alimentar. Metodologia: A partir de expedições mensais feitas de setembro de 2018 a julho de 2021, os espécimes coletados foram fotografados, acondicionados em maletas plásticas e transportados para o Laboratório de Botânica e Ecologia Vegetal, onde foram secados em uma estufa, armazenados em sacos de papel com naftalina e identificados. Resultados: Foram coletados 325 espécimes, distribuídos em 29 famílias, 64 gêneros e 138 espécies, sendo 16 espécies comestíveis. Entre as espécies comestíveis as mais abundantes foram, Auricularia delicata, Lentinus crinitus e Cookeina speciosa. Conclusão: Este trabalho fornece informações valiosas para projetos futuros en-volvendo o cultivo de espécies comestíveis para fins comerciais, o que pode contribuir para com o fortalecimento da geração de renda e da economia da comunidade local.
MACROECONOMIC FACTORS THAT AFFECTING YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Evanezza Michael  , Caroline Geetha
Published: October 2022

The purpose for this research was to identify the impact of the macroeconomic factors that is inflation rate, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) towards to youth unemployment in Malaysia. This research collects the data from Bloomberg and the data that have been collected will be analyse using the Eviews software. The result of this research shows that inflation rate and GDP have a negative relationship with youth unemployment. Meanwhile for the FDI, it shows a positive relationship with youth unemployment. The researcher hopes that this research can help giving more information on the impact of macroeconomic factors towards youth unemployment in Malaysia. Lastly, the researcher also hopes that the problem of youth unemployment in Malaysia can be reduced by doing this research.
THE EFFECT OF INFLATION RATE, INTEREST RATE AND UNEMPLOYMENT RATE ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF MALAYSIA
Authors: Priscilla Dorothy anak Impin  , Sook Ching Kok
Published: October 2022

This study examines the effect of selected macroeconomics variables including inflation rate, interest rate and unemployment rate on the economic growth of Malaysia for the period of 2010 to 2018. To identify the effect of inflation, real interest rate, and unemployment on the gross domestic product (GDP), the long-run and short-run relationships between these variables are estimated. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) method is used for cointegration analysis. In the long run, the inflation rate has a positive impact on economic growth, meanwhile, the interest rate has a negative impact on economic growth. There is no evidence of a long-run relationship between the unemployment rate and economic growth. Based on the Toda-Yamamoto causality test, there is a uni-directional causal relationship from economic growth to the unemployment rate.
THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE MALAYSIAN TEENAGERS’ FAST FOOD PURCHASE INTENTION
Authors: Khoo Jiun Lun  , Chan Wei Keat  , So Soon Kiat  , Theah Wan Ying  , Caroline Geetha
Published: October 2022

The study aims to ascertain the factors that influence Malaysian teenagers’ fast food purchase intention. The theory used in the study is Theory of planned behaviour followed by dependent variable for this study is the intention of teenagers to buy fast food and independent variables for this study are convenience, food and service quality, brand quality, and restaurant environment to achieve study’s objectives. A website-based questionnaire study was conducted in Malaysia and a total of 30 respondents were collected. The respondents were chosen using non-probability sampling. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) v27 was used to analyse the data for this research. The evaluation of the data for this research was based on factor analysis, reliability analysis, descriptive analysis, and regression analysis. Malaysian teenagers were found to stress more on the convenience aspect in forming their attitude as well as brand quality, restaurant environment and food and service quality to form purchase intention. The 3 factors that are significant in determining the changes in teenager’s purchase intentions of fast food are convenience, food and service quality and brand quality, making restaurant environment is the not significant factor. The findings help fast food marketing practitioners and the government in planning for more effective societal marketing strategies to promote a healthy diet among Malaysian teenagers.
THE EARLY EXPOSURE OF BUSINESS DURING TEENAGE LIFE AND THE INTENTION OF BECOMING AN ENTREPRENEUR
Authors: Manissha Lai  , Nur Nailah Nisrina binti Mohd Azlan  , Asyherra Ainur Azwa binti Khas-Rin  , Betrisia Parrow @ Robert
Published: October 2022

Unemployment has been a big issue for fresh graduates nowadays because of the limitation of job opportunities due to the financial crisis and health pandemics. To measure whether there is a chance for Malaysian citizens to create more job opportunities, this research paper examines the early exposure of business during teenage life and determine the intention of becoming an entrepreneur in the near future. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour, this study aims to identify those factors of early exposure of a business in teenage life, family influences, and social trends which can influence fresh graduates in becoming an entrepreneur. We conducted a pilot test to measure the reliability and validity of the instrument using questionnaires through Google form. There are 21 questions in total and the targeted respondents are 30 people throughout Malaysia. But to come up with a more significant outcome of our research, 56 more questionnaires had been distributed with an amount of 86 respondents in total. The form was answered anonymously and only those who are in the age of 13 to 32 were considered for analysis. All the questions contained in the questionnaire passed the Cronbach’s Alpha Test for reliability. The independent variables are early exposure of a business in teenage life, family influences, and social trends while the dependent variable is the intention of becoming an entrepreneur.
COVID-19 PANDEMIC: THE INTENTION OF SABAH TAMU BUSINESS OPERATORS TO STAY IN THE TAMU BUSINESS
Authors: Jaratin Lily  , Sidah Idris  , Abdul Rahman Yaakob  , Zuraidah Jamrin  , Nurfarhana Mohd Saidi
Published: October 2022

This study investigates the tamu business operator’s intention to stay in the current business due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the West Coast of Sabah. Overall, the mean score for the intention to stay in the tamu business was considered high with 3.95 mean scores. Using the ANOVA test, the findings indicated that only the length of years involved in tamu business showed a significant mean difference among the respondents. The post hoc test showed that those in the tamu business for more than six years have a higher statistically significant mean difference than those in the tamu business for 3 – 5 years, and two years and below. There was no statistically significant mean difference between those in the tamu business for two years and below and 3 – 5 years. The findings implied that most tamu operators relied on tamu as their primary business platform, especially those who have been operating their tamu business for a longer period. It might be difficult for them to leave their current business to venture into a new business that they are not familiar with. Therefore, the relevant authorities should provide appropriate supports to these affected tamu business operators.
AN OVERVIEW OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMMES FOR MICRO AND SMALL BUSINESSES IN MALAYSIA DURING THE COVID -19 CRISIS
Authors: Salmah Topimin  , Siti Rahayu Mohd Hashim
Published: October 2022

The largest number of business establishments in Malaysia is micro and small businesses. Although micro and small businesses make a great contribution to the country’s economic development, they are vulnerable and easily affected by any changes occurring within the business environment. Therefore, to ensure the survival of micro and small businesses in Malaysia, various business support programmes have been introduced by the government. It is believed that a conducive intervention programme is significant in ensuring the survival, competitiveness and growth of micro and small businesses. However, the effectiveness of business support programmes in facilitating the business survival of micro and small businesses have been debated. With the emergence of the current COVID-19 crisis, the issue of the effectiveness of the programmes become more critical. Based on a literature review, this study explores the issues and challenges concerning the access to, utilisation and delivery of micro and small business support programmes. The reviewed literature shows that the ineffectiveness of business support programmes is related to issues and challenges in the implementation of the programmes.
FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO AIR POLLUTION IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Quratul Aini binti Udin  , Asmia binti Kasim  , Hanita binti Rassa  , Asma Ul Husna binti Abdul Nasir
Published: October 2022

In this study, the overall objective used is to identify the factors that contribute to air pollution in Malaysia. The objective chosen was to study further the factors that cause this pollution. The theory used in this study is conceptual. Not only that, the independent variables in this study are divided into 5 which are the open burning activities, industrial fuel burning and processes, transportation emissions, agriculture activities, and cigarettes smoke. While the dependent variable is the factor of air pollution. The type of sample used in this study is non-probability convenience sampling. This study was conducted in Klang Valley, Malaysia, the area that is often associated with this pollution. The total sample in the study was 55 respondents. In addition, the instrument used is a questionnaire to 55 respondents, consisting of 39 women and 16 men through the results of the questionnaire. The questionnaire was given in the form of Google Form which asked the respondents to give their responses or views on the causes of this air pollution. Not only that, the analysis method used in this study is a quantitative method and the findings of the study from the results of the questionnaire of 55 respondents showed that the main cause of air pollution is open burning in large forest areas. While the problem that causes less pollution is that cigarette smoke has nothing to do with the occurrence of air pollution through questionnaires.
THE IMPACT OF HORIZONTAL STRATEGY, RESOURCE EFFICIENCY & BUSINESS FACILITATION IN TOURISM FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT TOWARDS LOCAL ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NORTH SUMATRA – INDONESIA
Authors: Simatupang Parhimpunan
Published: October 2022

The research investigates tourism foreign direct investment in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The key factors influence the investment decision in the tourism sector by use of horizontal strategy, resource and efficiency strategy, and business facilitation. The research also examines the extent to which existing investments and impact on economic growth in North Sumatra.

The research uses mixed methods with qualitative and quantitative approaches. Quantitative data were obtained by surveying 250 respondents who are tourism services providers including tourism and hospitality business sector- accommodation and restaurants (178 respondents), travel agents and tours operators (62 respondents) and tourist guide services (10 respondents). The quantitative data analysis methods used in this research are multiple regression. It also added the interview to get data from the government’s point of view whichcan be verified by quantitative data findings from agencies/institutions related to tourism in North Sumatra. 

The results of this research show that the three variables, namely horizontal strategy, resource efficiency strategy, also business facilitation have a positive and significant effect on tourism foreign direct investment. This research also proves that the economic growth factor is influenced by the presence of tourism foreign direct investment. Meanwhile, the results of the survey and the interview, show that the increase in the quality of human resources and the quality of company management is an indicator of economic growth that is most affected by the existence of tourism foreign direct investment.

This research shows that the results support or strengthen the theory of investment, mainly foreign direct investment which has an impact on economic growth. For the government of North Sumatra, this research can be used as a consideration for evaluating policies on investment in tourism. Future research would be better if we add comparators for two regions that have different conditions of tourism potential and other per capita income. It will provide an overview of the weaknesses and strengths in the development of tourism in the area and its impact on economic growth.
LaBelle: A Deep Learning APP that Helps You Learn Ballet
Authors: Fan Sarah , Guo Kevin , Sun Yu
Published: October 2022

Human Pose Estimation has proven versatility in improving real-world applications in healthcare, sports, etc. [1]. Proper stance, form and movement is instrumental to succeeding in these activities. This paper will explain the research process behind the deep learning mobile ballet app, LaBelle [2]. LaBelle takes in two short videos: one of a teacher, and one of a student. Utilizing MediaPipe Pose to identify, analyze, and store data about the poses and movements of both dancers, the app calculates the angles created between different joints and major body parts. The app’s AI Model uses a K-means clustering algorithm to create a group of clusters for both the student dataset and the teacher dataset [3]. Using the two sets of clusters, LaBelle identifies the key frames in the student-video and searches the teacher cluster set for a matching set of properties and frames. It evaluates the differences between the paired frames and produces a final score as well as feedback on the poses that need improving. We propose an unsupervised guided-learning approach with improved efficiency in video comparison, which is usually both time and resource consuming. This efficient model can be used not just in dance, but athletics and medicine (physical therapy like activities) as well, where stance, form, and movements are often hard to track with the naked eye.
Ensembles for Class Imbalance Problems in Various Domains
Authors: N Deepakindresh , J Gauthum , Harris Jeffrin , J Harshavardhan , Shivganesh, Shivaditya
Published: October 2022

The paper is an analysis of class imbalance problems from various domains such as the medical field, sentiment analysis, software de-fects, water portability, and relationship status of students and summarizes the performance of data resampling techniques such as random undersampling and oversampling. Synthetic minority oversampling techniques combined with the power of ensemble methods such as bagging, boosting, and hybrid techniques are generally used to solve the class imbalance problem.
La prevención de riesgos laborales de los trabajadores autónomos en actividades productivas descentralizadas
Authors: Martínez Barroso María de los Reyes
Published: October 2022

Este trabajo ha obtenido el Accésit «Premio Estudios Financieros 2006» en la Modalidad de Derecho del Trabajo y Seguridad Social.
En la Ley de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales la referencia a los trabajadores autónomos, como sujetos protegidos, no puede equipararse a la del personal laboral, administrativo o estatutario, o a la de los socios que prestan servicios para la cooperativa a la que están asociados. El autónomo es el garante de su propia seguridad laboral y, por tanto, el único responsable de la adopción de las medidas de prevención. No obstante, pese a esta impresión inicial, el legislador en los supuestos de «coordinación de actividades» otorga su protección a cualquier trabajador autónomo que realice una tarea productiva para uno o más empresarios sin estar sometido a su poder de dirección. Igualmente, la reciente Ley 32/2006, de 18 de octubre, reguladora de la subcontratación en el sector de la construcción, incluye a los autónomos dentro de las limitaciones que se establecen a las subcontrataciones que se efectúen a partir del tercer nivel, a la vez que refuerza los requisitos de calidad o solvencia –a través de la acreditación de la oportuna formación– para actuar en el sector y les hace extensivo el deber de vigilancia. En el presente ensayo, una vez analizadas las dos vertientes a partir de un estudio general de la protección de los autónomos referida al sector de la construcción, se propone una regulación más específica y directa de la salud laboral del trabajador autónomo, donde prime su consideración como sujeto protegido, pues, con el sistema normativo vigente, prevalece su consideración como sujeto obligado. El principio de autotutela, pese a sus deficiencias y su falta de eficacia, aparece como el instrumento central de la protección preventiva del autónomo, de ahí que resulte fundamental avanzar en el estudio de otras propuestas de lege ferenda, en las que parece que incidirá el futuro Estatuto del Trabajador Autónomo actualmente en fase de tramitación parlamentaria.
La empresa española y las prácticas de alto rendimiento en recursos humanos. Un análisis a través de los directores de recursos humanos de AEDIPE
Authors: Luna Arocas Roberto , Camps Torres Joaquín
Published: October 2022

Tras la entrada con fuerza del enfoque estratégico en el área de recursos humanos (en lo que se ha venido a denominar en castellano Dirección Estratégica de Recursos Humanos), el mundo académico inició hace veinte años un esfuerzo significativo para intentar justificar teóricamente la importancia del factor humano en la organización. A este esfuerzo le siguió uno todavía más considerable, que buscaba demostrar empíricamente las disquisiciones teóricas desarrolladas hasta el momento, para con ello facilitar el difícil salto de los principios estratégicos de los recursos humanos desde las aulas a los despachos de las empresas. Estos dos esfuerzos se vieron claramente influidos por la llegada de la Teoría de Recursos y Capacidades, que proporciona un marco ideal para integrar las reflexiones en ocasiones un tanto deslavazadas e inconexas que habían estado ligando hasta el momento las prácticas de recursos humanos con las ventajas competitivas de las empresas.
Este sólido cuerpo de literatura sigue creciendo con fuerza año tras año, pretendiendo dar respuesta a preguntas complejas: ¿hay conexión entre las prácticas de recursos humanos y los resultados de la empresa? ¿Depende esta conexión del contexto estratégico de la empresa? ¿Hay prácticas de recursos humanos que siempre son beneficiosas para el rendimiento de la empresa independientemente de la estrategia competitiva que ésta haya implementado? ¿Las empresas tienden a utilizar grupos de prácticas de recursos humanos homogéneos?...
Dos marcos teóricos se han asentado en la literatura al intentar sistematizar las respuestas a estas preguntas: el contingente y el universalista *. Sin extendernos en su exposición, lo que supondría adelantarnos a la primera parte del trabajo que realiza una revisión de dichos enfoques, conviene plantear que el marco contingente defiende la estrecha relación causal entre las estrategias competitivas y las prácticas de recursos humanos adoptadas por las empresas, el marco universalista defiende la existencia de una serie de prácticas de recursos humanos siempre adecuadas y el marco configuracional defiende que con el tiempo las empresas adoptan grupos de prácticas de recursos humanos estables.
El objetivo de la parte empírica de esta investigación es contrastar estos tres enfoques en la realidad del tejido empresarial español. Con una muestra de 184 medianas y grandes empresas españolas, se presentan los resultados descriptivos de sus prácticas de recursos humanos, de sus variables de diseño organizativo y de sus opciones en materia de estrategia competitiva.
La doctrina jurisprudencial sobre el concepto de «grupo de empresas»
Authors: Kahale Carrillo Djamil Tony
Published: October 2022

Los grupos de empresas no han tenido una regulación específica y completa sobre sus modalidades y efectos. Sin embargo, el ordenamiento jurídico ha regulado los fenómenos de concentración empresarial, de manera parcial, en: a) la Ley 18/1982, de 26 de mayo, sobre régimen fiscal de Agrupaciones y Uniones Temporales de Empresas y de las Sociedades de Desarrollo Industrial Regional; b) la Ley 10/1985, de 26 de abril, de modificación parcial de la Ley General Tributaria; y c) la Ley 24/1998, de 28 de julio, del Mercado de Valores. Al margen de los supuestos anteriores, el ordenamiento jurídico español opera a raíz del principio esencial de todo el Derecho de sociedades, de la responsabilidad económica independiente de cada Sociedad frente a terceros y de la limitación de responsabilidad del socio hasta el límite de su aportación social.
Cosa juzgada: elasticidad del requisito objetivo. Ampliación de su ámbito
Authors: González Velasco Jesús , Vives Usano Paz
Published: October 2022

Cosa juzgada. Aplicabilidad de oficio por el TS. No se produce cuando existe sentencia que estima falta de legitimación pasiva, respecto del posterior pleito sobre reclamación de indemnización por daños, aunque ambos procesos se refieren al mismo accidente de trabajo. Significado de la cosa juzgada cuando se aprecian infracciones procesales.
La dirección de recursos humanos en el sector financiero de la economía social desde los enfoques universalista, contingente y configuracional
Authors: Peña García-Pardo Isidro , Hernández Perlines Felipe
Published: October 2022

Este trabajo ha obtenido el Accésit Especial Estudios Financieros 2006 en la Modalidad de Recursos Humanos.
A partir de la década de los 90 surgen numerosos trabajos que analizan empíricamente cómo la manera en que las empresas gestionan sus recursos humanos condiciona sus resultados. Concretamente, este trabajo tiene como objetivo principal determinar el impacto de la estrategia de recursos humanos sobre los resultados empresariales. Este análisis será realizado bajo las perspectivas propuestas desde la literatura: universalista, contingente y configuracional (Delery y Doty, 1996; Guest, 1997; McMahan, Virick y Wright, 1999), para comprobar su validez en el contexto español y para el grupo de empresas considerado: Cooperativas de Crédito y Cajas de Ahorros.
La reforma del marco reglamentario de la gestión preventiva «de» y «en» la empresa: otra desenfocada y confusa intervención normativa (comentario sistemático del RD 604/2006, de 19 de mayo)
Authors: Molina Hermosilla Olimpia , Molina Navarrete Cristóbal
Published: October 2022

Aunque de alcance limitado, y en gran medida contradictorio y confuso, la reforma operada en la LPRL por la Ley 54/2003, pretendió corregir algunos de los principales defectos detectados en el cumplimiento, más formal que real, de las obligaciones impuestas en este marco normativo, que no cesa de reformarse. Sin embargo, la efectividad de esas propuestas pasaba en buena medida por el desarrollo reglamentario de las mismas, que permitiera concretar su significado y alcance en los diferentes sectores y empresas afectados. La ausencia del mismo bloqueaba en gran medida, como ya sucediera con la LPRL hasta 1997, la posibilidad de aplicar la reforma.
Ese objetivo es el que ahora pretende asumir el Real Decreto 604/2006, de 19 de mayo, que modifica básicamente el Real Decreto 39/1997, relativo a los Servicios de Prevención, con objeto de hacer realidad la reactivación legal del deber empresarial de implicación, de modo directo, en la actividad preventiva. Asimismo, trata de clarificar en qué consiste y cuándo procede el uso de esa enigmática figura que es el «recurso preventivo». Al tiempo, cerrando el entero edificio, pretende dar fiabilidad o credibilidad al instrumento sobre el que el sistema pretendió basar el control de eficacia de la actividad preventiva, las auditorías, sin duda una de las materias más torpemente tratadas en la norma reglamentaria que ahora se modifica.
Pues bien, de todo ello se da cuenta en este trabajo. Pero el estudio no se limitará a exponer de forma ordenada y exhaustiva todas las novedades, sino que ofrece una valoración de sus resultados previsibles, así como de los desenfoques que sigue presentando esta regulación en orden a una mejora real de la situación.
Derecho de los trabajadores a transmitir información «sindical» a través de los medios de comunicación electrónicos de la empresa. Alcance y límites de las libertades de expresión e información
Authors: Roldán Martínez Aránzazu , Herreros López Juan Manuel
Published: October 2022

La sentencia del Juzgado de lo Social de Gerona n.º 2 declaró como probados los siguientes hechos:
1. Como consecuencia de un proceso de convergencia empresarial entre los grupos empresariales Champion y Carrefour, que implicaba modificaciones en las condiciones de trabajo, en el mes de diciembre de 2004 se generó un ambiente de crispación en uno de los supermercados de Champion. La situación se tornó especialmente complicada en el centro de trabajo de Ripoll el día 14 de diciembre, viernes, cuando la empresa comunicó a diversos trabajadores del centro que a partir del lunes siguiente tenían que incorporarse al centro de trabajo de Olot.
2. La situación desembocó en la confección de un comunicado mandado con la firma «Plantilla Champion» explicando la situación, comunicado con el que estaban de acuerdo diversos trabajadores de la empresa y que una de las trabajadoras, que posteriormente fue despedida, envió a los otros centros de la empresa mediante el correo electrónico corporativo de ésta.