bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Relationship of Personal Hygiene Knowledge in the Incidence of Vaginal Discharge A Systematic Review of Cross-Sectional Studies
Authors: Pratiwi Mentari Rizqoh Eka , Sasmito Prio , Kase Marwan TP
Published: January 2024

Genital hygiene is an important part of a woman's health and important for protecting reproductive health. Women engage in many genital hygiene practices that have direct and indirect effects on the genitals and the potential for sexually transmitted infections. Every year, around 100 million women worldwide are affected by genital infections which can cause vaginitis, cervicitis, and urethritis, and trichomoniasis (Shah et al., 2019). Young women alone already have an estimated incidence of vaginitis of 10-25% (Tavani et al., 2015). This systematic literature review aims to present a systematic review of the relationship between personal hygiene in maintaining vulvar hygiene and leucorrhoea. The population is women of various age ranges. To present a systematic review of cross-sectinal approaches with 8 journals from 2016 to 2022. The results of the study (Prasanthi et al., 2017) for knowledge about vaginal discharge, 98.5% obtained <50% and only 8 (1.5% ) which has a score between 50% -75%. The conclusion of various cross-sectional studies has provided evidence that there is a lack of knowledge about personal hygiene for vaginal discharge among women of childbearing age. The findings of this study provide an insight that knowledge of personal hygiene on vaginal discharge in the productive age group must be increased and as health workers provide more information or education to women about vaginal discharge to improve their quality of life.
Knowledge of Hypertensive Patients Affects Blood Pressure Reduction
Authors: Monika Viki Indah , Vanchapo Antonius Rino , Jayadi Alpian , Lewar Emanuel Suban Bala , Tusi Juandri Seprianto , Mark Elladdadi , Maharjan Kailie
Published: January 2024

Hypertension is a disease that is often referred to as the Silent Killer, high blood pressure which often does not cause symptoms, is referred to as hypertension when the blood pressure is more than 140/90 mmHg. Knowledge about how to lower blood pressure is very important for people with hypertension. However, several reviews and case reports presenting data on hypertension for lowering blood pressure provide different conclusions. Therefore, the authors are interested in systematically examining the factors that influence blood pressure increases. Articles were searched through the database from 2018 to 2022. Searches were obtained from PUBMED. The keywords used are "Hypertension and Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice and Cross Sectional". Search articles are filtered using Free full text and in English or Indonesian. Subjects were confirmed patients with hypertension over 18 years of age. The design in this study uses cross-sectional. Based on the results of the review, it was found that 6 articles met the inclusion criteria and estimated that hypertension sufferers in reducing blood pressure greatly influenced knowledge.
Illocutionary speech acts in the Instagram account @Fadiljaidi
Authors: Septiani Dwi , Hestiawan Viralin , Guilin Xie , Jiao Deng
Published: January 2024

An utterance does not only convey the true meaning, but there are other intentions or goals that the speaker wants to achieve when saying something. Therefore, there are utterances in the Instagram account @fadiljaidi which contain illocutionary speech acts. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method. This study uses John's theory. R.Searle. This study uses as many as 50 data. This research was conducted from February to March. Data collection techniques using note-taking techniques. This study uses Searle's theory regarding the types and functions of illocutionary speech. In this study, the types of illocutionary speech acts were: (1) 35 assertive data, (2) 7 directive data, (3) 7 commissive data, (4) 1 expressive data, (5) no declarative data. The function of illocutionary speech acts produces: (1) 26 function data stating, 1 function data showing, 8 function mentioning, (2) 3 data function ordering and 4 data function suggesting, (3) 6 function data praising and 1 function data thanking, (4) 1 data function promising, and (5) declarative function not found.
Learning Facilities in Supporting the Process Learning and Learning Motivation
Authors: Frameiliada Dila , Setiawan Soni , Azizah Tamara , Margarida Kruger
Published: January 2024

Learning facilities are facilities and infrastructure that help facilitate the learning process to acquire knowledge at school so that learning objectives are achieved. The availability of complete learning facilities in schools facilitates students in the learning process. Learning facilities that must be provided in schools are buildings, classrooms, laboratories, libraries, BP rooms, and textbooks, where these types of facilities are facilities to support the learning process. The learning process is a sequence of changes because there is a process of interaction between students and educators and learning resources in a learning environment. Three main factors influence the learning process in the classroom, namely educators, students, and the classroom environment.
The Impact of Globalization on The Moral Values of Students at Smp/Mts Level
Authors: Munawir Muhammad , Rohim Bahrur , Wahyudi Ginanjar , Anindya Shuxiang
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is an effect of learning motivation and social studies learning facilities either partially or simultaneously on social studies learning achievement. The population of this study were students in class VII A and VII B of MTS NU Belitang 1 Oku Timur, which numbered 56. The variables studied were learning motivation and learning facilities as independent variables and learning achievement as related variables. The data collection method uses direct observation at school. The results of this study indicate 1) there is an effect of learning motivation on learning achievement, 2) there is an influence of learning facilities on learning achievement 3) there is a simultaneous influence of learning motivation and learning facilities on social studies learning achievement.
Islamic Business Ethics
Authors: Jie Li , Jixiong Cai , Wei Zhang
Published: January 2024

The purpose of writing this article is to increase knowledge and can be used as a reference to add references related to the topic presented, namely Business Ethics in Islam. The method used is a qualitative method using a literature study approach. In researching this article, the author conducted a literature study by looking for various written sources such as books, archives, articles, scientific journals, and documents that are relevant to the discussion being discussed, namely business ethics in an Islamic perspective. Supporting activities carried out to determine the literature review in this study include reading, searching, and analyzing expert opinions and library materials that contain theories related to the discussion articles. Ethics in business is very necessary for an entrepreneur in running his business. In Islam it has also been explained that ethics is one of the important things and is very helpful in improving the performance of a business as exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad SAW. Therefore, as Muslims are required to apply Islamic business ethics in doing business.
The Influence of Business Ethics in Entrepreneurship in the Era of Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Akbar Dzaki Maulana , Kathryn Morse , Barra Ling
Published: January 2024

Entrepreneurs in the current era are facing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic which has caused a decline in sales, raw materials and capital difficulties. This research aims to analyze business actors in understanding the values and rules of business ethics and confirm conformity with the principles of business ethics as well as the application of business ethics during the covid-19 pandemic. This research uses qualitative methods as well as interviews by telephone and meeting directly with business people but still applying health protocols, the respondents in this study were 8 people as entrepreneurs. This research uses qualitative descriptive data analysis. The application of business ethics and business strategies is carried out to realize the sustainability of a business during the ongoing global pandemic and also when the pandemic is over in order to strengthen business management. The results of this study can be used in providing debriefing to every company leader when considering making strategic decisions related to complex morals.
Avaliação da escrita do aluno surdo: contribuições de Bakhtin
Authors: Barbosa Amanda Cláudia , Zappielo Fabíola , Iagallo Patricia Ormastroni
Published: January 2024

Este artigo apresenta sugestões para uma avaliação baseada na concepção bakhtiniana de língua, ou seja, língua enquanto discurso, interação e fenômeno sócio-histórico, a fim de que o professor leve em consideração o uso social da escrita pelo aluno surdo e não apenas o foco em regras gramaticais. Para isso, foram apresentadas as particularidades da escrita do surdo, em seguida a avaliação numa perspectiva dialógica, passando pela Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC). Como aporte teórico, utilizamos as contribuições de Bakhtin (2016; 2003), Suassuna (2003) e Silva (2001). A pesquisa, de caráter qualitativo, buscou apresentar sugestões de parâmetros que podem ser pensados na hora de elaborar uma avaliação da escrita do aluno surdo, levando-se em consideração a singularidade linguística do surdo.
O resultado emancipatório das inovações sociais a partir do pensamento Foucaultiano
Authors: Pacheco Diego , Cardoso Roberta Elpídio , Nunes Nei Antonio
Published: January 2024

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo utilizar o pensamento Foucaultiano como um instrumental para analisar o resultado emancipatório das inovações sociais. Para isso se utilizará os três domínios investigativos do filósofo Michel Foucault como formas de constituição da subjetividade (ou sujeito) para avançar na análise de fenômenos e objetos. As inovações sociais se apresentam como respostas aos problemas sociais atuais, como o declínio de algumas atividades econômicas, violência endêmica, envelhecimento da população, migração, mobilidade urbana, mudança climática e pobreza. O resultado emancipatório das inovações está, sobretudo, nos modos de como os atores participam das inovações, desde a concepção até a implementação, reconhecendo o protagonismo e a capacidade das pessoas para a resolução dos seus próprios problemas. Não se trata apenas de uma mudança de modelo de gestão empresarial no sentido tradicional do termo, mas de uma participação ativa nas relações de poder. Foucault faz uma ontologia do presente, busca investigar quem são os sujeitos ao situá-los nos regimes de verdade que os constituem. Entender esses modos de constituição pode ajudar a determinar de que forma certas práticas de inovação social resistem aos processos de desigualdade social, promovendo níveis de emancipação. E ainda, por mais que não haja um fundamento epistemológico das inovações sociais, o uso das teorias sociais e da filosofia, em especial os domínios investigativos de Michel Foucault – saber, poder e ética, para entender a emancipação, é um achado que contribui para resolver o déficit de cientificidade do tema.
Mães, universitárias e trabalhadoras: um estudo de caso no curso de pedagogia (FE-UERN)
Authors: Cunha Tassia Camila Martins , Marinho Iasmin da Costa , Araújo Helena de Lima Marinho Rodrigues , Dantas Larissa Martins , Da Silva Manuelle Araújo , da Silva Mirelle Araújo , De Sousa Junior Sebastião Soares
Published: January 2024

O artigo em tela é fruto de pesquisa monográfica cujo tema é “Mães, universitárias e trabalhadoras: um estudo de caso sobre as estudantes do curso de Pedagogia (FE-UERN)”, defendido no âmbito da Faculdade de Educação da Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (FE/UERN) no ano de 2019. Em conjunto com outros pesquisadores, ampliamos o debate acerca do tema, o que descortinaremos ao longo do texto ora apresentado. Neste sentido, o trabalho aborda uma compreensão do tema, por meio de estudo de caso, facilitando o entendimento sobre os fatores de políticas públicas e institucionais que existem acerca das garantias de acesso e permanência de mães, universitárias e trabalhadoras do Curso de Pedagogia da FE-UERN. Enquanto procedimentos metodológicos, a pesquisa de natureza qualitativa tem como base os percursos da pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e de estudo de caso. Para efeitos de análise dos dados das mães, universitárias e trabalhadoras do Curso de Pedagogia da FE-UERN, recorremos ao estudo de caso. De forma a apresentar o perfil das alunas, recorremos à aplicação de um questionário digital enviado para os estudantes da Faculdade de Educação da UERN, de forma a coletar dados sobre as alunas mães e trabalhadoras matriculadas no curso. Foram respondidos, 45 questionários. Foi possível elucidar a mulher assumindo espaços e destacando a sua independência, além de reforçar as batalhas e lutas que constituem este percurso. Ademais, apresenta-se a necessidade de políticas públicas e institucionais que possibilitem a permanências destas mães nas universidades, a fim de oferecê-las apoio e acolhimento.
Blastocystis spp. em diferentes hospedeiros dos biomas da região Centro-Oeste do Brasil
Authors: De Barros Lucas França , Zanetti Andernice dos Santos , De Matos Tatiane Amorim , De Araújo Marta dos Santos Miranda , Da Silva Paulo Vitor Bezerra , Cortela Denise da Costa Boamorte , Domínguez Omar Ariel Espinosa , Malheiros Antonio Francisco
Published: January 2024

Blastocystis spp. é encontrado em fezes humanas e de diversos animais, indicando uma ampla gama de hospedeiros e facilitando sua propagação, a sua prevalência está associada às condições ambientais. Este trabalho se trata de um estudo transversal coletou amostras aleatoriamente de diferentes espécies e tipos de animais (domésticos, de criação e silvestres) nos biomas Amazônia, Cerrado e Pantanal em Mato Grosso. As amostras foram coletadas passivamente, não invasivamente, mediante observação dos animais até a eliminação natural das fezes. Após a coleta, foram rotuladas, armazenadas e encaminhadas ao Laboratório de Biologia Parasitária da UNEMAT para análise. As técnicas de Hoffman, Pons-Joner e de Sheather foram aplicadas para analisar as amostras. Das 289 amostras de fezes de animais (criação, domésticos e silvestres) analisadas, 53,29% das amostras testaram positivo para a presença de Blastocystis spp., alinhando-se com relatos anteriores na literatura. Tendo assim, indicações de que animais podem ser fonte de infecção para outras espécies, sugerindo potencial zoonótico. Diferentes taxas de prevalência foram observadas entre espécies de animais e entre os biomas estudados (Pantanal, Amazônia e Cerrado), mas sem diferenças significativas estatisticamente, o que sugere que independente da espécie dos animais ou bioma, todos tem a mesma probabilidade de ser infectado por Blastocystis spp. ou até mesmo qualquer outro parasita que tenha as mesmas vias de transmissão. Apenas no tipo de animais (doméstico, criação ou silvestre) teve a diferença estatística na sua prevalência. A presença generalizada do protozoário destaca a necessidade de estratégias de saúde pública e manejo para controlar a disseminação. A consciência sobre a transmissão potencial entre animais e humanos é crucial, especialmente em ambientes com interações próximas.
Inovações do Programa Integrado da Reforma da Educação Profissional em Moçambique
Authors: Maculuve Sansão Fabião , Nhamposse Alice Albertina
Published: January 2024

Este estudo exploratório e descritivo, seguindo uma abordagem qualitativa procura identificar e descrever as inovações da reforma do ensino técnico-profissional com base em entrevistas a quatro profissionais da área, seleccionados por conveniência. A pesquisa teve lugar no Instituto Industrial e Comercial da Matola, uma Instituição de Ensino Técnico Profissional, de nível médio abarcando dois ramos (industrial e comercial), localizada na capital da província de Maputo, cidade da Matola. Os dados recolhidos pelas entrevistas aplicadas aos quatro participantes deste estudo foram sujeitos à análise de conteúdo e os temas, ou categorias centrais da pesquisa, por se basearem tanto nos objectivos previamente estabelecidos como nos dados recolhidos foram obtidos mediante uma grade mista de categorização. A unidade de análise é constituída por parágrafos e frases das falas dos entrevistados. Ao longo de toda a pesquisa foram rigorosamente observadas as questões éticas como o consentimento informado, o anonimato na transcrição, a maior fidelidade possível ao original e, no fim, fez-se a validação das transcrições das entrevistas pelos entrevistados. Os resultados obtidos retratam as inovações que a reforma do ensino técnico-profissional introduziu no processo da formação, em relação aos formadores bem como na área financeira. Estas inovações centram-se na Política de uniformização, por ter catálogo nacional de qualificações; reconhecimento de experiências profissionais; gestão do ensino técnico-profissional feita por parceiros, entidades privadas e o governo, quando antes a gestão era apenas feita pelo governo.
Have the Real Estate Companies Value Decreased Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic? An Empirical Research in Vietnam
Authors: Dam Huyen Thi Thanh , Dam Tu Thanh , Ngo Ngoc Thi , Do Thao Phuong , Nguyen Binh  Viet
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This study explores whether the covid-19 pandemic and the post-pandemic period will cause listed real estate businesses in Vietnam to fall into a recession like previous periods or experience sustainable growth? This study will explore the factors that affect the growth of the value of real estate companies listed on the Vietnam Stock Market in the period 2013 - 2022 to find the answer.
 
Method: Using Panel Data regression to determine the impact of the growth of real estate companies value listed in Vietnam's Stock Exchange from 2013 to 2022. We use dummy variables to divide it into 2 period before and during the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
 
Findings: This study reveals that there are 4 factors affecting the growth of real estate companies value: debt ratio with all levels of significance; fixed assets with significance level 10%, firm size at 5% significance level and the period before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. The remaining factors such as return on sale ratio, current ratio, asset turnover, gross domestic product growth, fixed capital efficiency have an influence on the growth of real estate companies value, but the statistical significance is uncertain.
 
Research implication: The research findings have some recommendations to help listed real estate companies in Vietnam grow sustainably in the upcoming years.
Spontaneous Rupture of the Spleen Due To Malaria A Case Report
Authors:   Chief resident of urology at Sudan Medical Specialization Board, Khartoum, Sudan, Khartoum Teaching Hospital, Sudan., Eltayb Almuntasir Beallah
Published: January 2024

Malaria is of the commonest diseases in Sudan and a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Its transmitted by Anopheles mosquito bite. It has well described and common complications that most of the clinicians in Sudan are familiar with its presentation and how to deal with it. However, Malarial splenic rupture (MSR) is uncommon even in highly endemic areas Malaria and is a dramatic complication demanding prompt recognitions and surgical treatment.
The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Business Value in Digital Strategy: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Authors:   University of Education, Lahore Lower Mall Campus., Khan¹ Shabahat , Munir Shamas ,   National College of Business Administration and Economics, Rizvi Javeria ,   University of Health Sciences, Ali Shaukat Nawazish ,   University of Masaryk, Brno.
Published: January 2024

As the digital landscape continues to evolve rapidly, businesses are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to shape their digital strategies. This paper presents a comprehensive literature review that investigates the multifaceted influence of AI on business value within the digital realm. Drawing on a wide range of academic research, industry reports, and case studies, this review explores the transformative impact of AI on decision making, personalization, cost reduction, revenue generation, and supply chain optimization. It also delves into the role of AI in risk management, customer insights, and competitive advantage, while emphasizing the ethical considerations and regulatory implications of AI integration. Additionally, this review highlights the importance of talent development and strategic partnerships in maximizing AI's potential for enhancing business value. By 12 synthesizing key findings and trends, this paper offers valuable insights for businesses seeking to navigate the complex landscape of AI in digital strategy, emphasizing the critical need for responsible AI practices and continuous innovation to drive sustainable business value.
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OCCURRENCE RESULTING FROM THE TRANSACTION EXECUTION IN THE ERP SYSTEM
Authors: Kopyto Aleksandra , Wachnik Bartosz , Chyba Zbigniew , Adamiak Katarzyna
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this article is to present the result of research on the determination of the carbon footprint that results from the execution of a selected group of transactions in an ERP system - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. This article is a part of article series which aim is to verify research hypothesis that management information systems i.e. ERP operating within the cloud generate less carbon footprint than those installed on local servers. Experiment was carried out using CodeCarbon Python package, which is used to estimate the carbon footprint generated by the computer as part of the executed process. The research can be distinguished by the following steps conducting a literature analysis, which made it possible to define the concept of the carbon footprint, its genesis and a description of the study carried out with its results. The result presents carbon footprint for digital interaction involving the capture of data from an ERP system (experi-mental transaction) was much lower than collated transactions i.e., sending email. Secondly car-bon footprint does not have an unambiguous definition in science.
THE EFFICACY OF CLASS I DRIFTDONTICS TREATMENT WITH PREMOLAR EXTRACTIONS IN ADOLESCENT PATIENTS
Authors: Dos Santos José Ricardo Prando , Dos Santos Bruna Ramos Meireles , Ferreira Mayra Fernanda , Delbem Alberto Carlos Botazzo , De Mendonça Marcos Rogério
Published: January 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of driftodontics in the lower arch after 6-month period in individuals with severe crowding who undergo the extraction of the first premolars. Materials and Methods: The principle of driftodontics have been applied to the lower arch without the use of orthodontic appliances. Results: The results showed significant decrease of extraction spaces, a significant decrease of the IMPA from T1 to T3, the angulation of the canines from T1 to T2 and inter-canine distances, inter-pre-molars and inter-molars, as demonstrated with the ANOVA and Tukey tests (p <0.05).Conclusion: It is concluded that the dentoalveolar changes following the physiological tooth movement observation occurred more intensely in the first three months after the extractions, and the anterior segment was the area with the most significant changes.
A RELEVÂNCIA DA MÚSICA NA FORMAÇÃO HUMANA E INCLUSIVA
Authors: Tecchio Octávio Guadagnin
Published: January 2024

Este trabalho consiste em uma abordagem qualitativa a respeito da relevância da educação musical na formação inclusiva, e especificamente, direcionada a indivíduos diagnosticados com o Transtorno do Espectro Autista ou com uma Deficiência Visual. O artigo começa introduzindo a problemática que desencadeou este trabalho, seguida pela introdução, primeiro, segundo e terceiro tópico, considerações finais e as referências. A bibliografia deste TCC, fora norteada pelos princípios educacionais de Carla Pereira dos Santos, Isabel Maria Filipe Irra Marques Bernardino, Keith Swanwick, Teca de Alencar Britto, Viviane Louro; dentre outros.
Comparison of DNA extraction methods and gene targets from Leptospira interrogans serovar icterohaemorrhagiae for application in polymerase chain reaction
Authors: ANITHA S , RAJ G DHINAKAR , RAJA A , THANGAVELU A
Published: January 2024

The objective of this study was to identify the appropriate DNA extraction method and gene target from Leptospira interrogans serovar icterohaemorrhagiae for subsequent application in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for diagnosis. DNA was extracted from pure cultures of Leptospira interrogans serovar icterohaemorrhagiae, spiked serum and urine samples using 4 different protocols,viz. STET buffer method, boiling method, nucleospin kit and the QIAamp DNA extraction kit using LipL41, LigA/B and LipL32 genes as targets. The lowest concentration of DNA that showed a visible band in PCR was taken as its analytical sensitivity in terms of concentration of DNA for each type of sample, target gene and DNA extraction method respectively. It was observed that DNA extraction from suspected clinical human sera samples using the QIAamp kit with either LipL41 or LipL32 as targets were most suitable for diagnosis by PCR since it had the greatest sensitivity of detection in PCR and the lowest amount of contaminating protein in the extracted DNA.
Multiplex PCR for rapid detection of Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus uberis and Streptococcus dysgalactiae in subclinical mastitis milk
Authors: SHOME BIBEK RANJAN , BHUVANA MANI , MITRA SUSWETA DAS , KRITHIGA NATESAN , SHOME RAJESWARI , VELU DHANIKACHALAM , BANERJEE APALA , SENGUPTA PINAKI PRASAD , RAHMAN HABIBAR
Published: January 2024

To improve mastitis diagnosis and achieve rapid, specific, reliable and cost effective test, a multiplex PCR for simultaneous detection and differentiation of major streptococcal species, viz. Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus uberis and Streptococcus dysgalactiae was developed. Evaluation with 24 ATCC strains and 606 strains comprising streptococci (84) and staphylococci (522) showed the assay to be highly accurate. The threshold of detection of the mPCR assay was 10fg of genomic DNA and < 102 CFU ml-1. Assessment of 115 milk samples collected from subclinically infected herd, showed mPCR assay to be more efficacious than culture method. Identification of Streptococcus species using this assay will be crucial to determine prevalence of Streptococcus in a herd. This will facilitate early diagnosis, treatment and control of the rate of infection at farm level. The assay can be implemented for routine monitoring of herd health and can be of great value for promoting prevention of streptococcal mastitis.
Diagnostic importance of cytochemical and cytoenzymic observations on the blood cells of pig
Authors: MEHTA SURESH , SINGH ISHWAR , MRIGESH MEENA
Published: January 2024

Cytochemical observations based on diagnostic importance of blood cells were carried out on 10 apparently healthy adult pigs. The eosinophils and neutrophils showed positive reactions in the form of pink granules in the cytoplasm when the blood smears were stained with the periodic-acid-Schiff’s stain. The eosinophilic granules stained black when stained with Sudan black B, whereas neutrophil showed very weak to negative reaction with Sudan black B. The granules of basophils showed strong positive reaction and stained metachromatically with toluidine blue. All leukocytes showed negative reaction for acid phosphatase. The neutrophils showed moderately positive reaction in the form of brown granules, when stained for alkaline phosphatase. The granules of eosinophils and basophils showed strong positive reactions for peroxidase and non specific esterase. The neutrophils and eosinophils showed intense positive reactions in the form of blue granules when stained for beta-glucuronidase.
Attitude and Intention to Adopt Eco-cars in Uganda: The Moderating Effect of Culture Orientation
Authors:   Makerere University Business School, Ssekakubo Jackson , Namukasa Juliet ,   Makerere University Business School
Published: January 2024

Eco-cars have been promoted as a viable solution to global environmental concerns and energy crises. This motivated the study to focus on establishing the effect of the motorists’ attitudes and culture orientations on their intention to adopt Eco-cars. A total of 384 motorists from Kampala City were taken using a two-stage sampling design including stratification between public and private motorists and convenience sampling within the strata. Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire that was both self and interviewer administered. Data were analysed using correlation and regression analyses. The study revealed that motorists with a positive attitude especially regarding environmental conservation, and the possibility of easy access to facilitating conditions, like charging stations and their performance, were more ready to adopt Eco-cars. The motorists possessing a collectivist culture were more likely to adopt Eco-cars. Furthermore, the influence on adopting Eco-cars because of the motorist’s attitudes was found to be stronger among those with a collectivistic culture. In essence, motorists who felt accountable for their country’s agenda of environmental conservation and believed that their actions mattered regarding the concerns of the majority, were most likely to adopt Eco-cars. As such, both public and private players in the motor industry need to send out messages focusing on the communal benefits of driving an eco-car
Microfinance and its impact on the commercial sector in the city of Latacunga: a case study of the El Salto shopping center and the closed market in the city of Latacunga
Authors: Montero Reyes Yilena , Gallardo Solís Joanna Maricela , Cerda Solís Gina Maricruz , Tiglla Iglecias Jessica Alejandra
Published: January 2024

All people have the need to obtain economic resources to be able to acquire goods and/or services that satisfy some need or desire, which is why it is necessary to have knowledge about the management of resources. The focus of this research will be directed towards money and the way to get it through microcredits granted by financial institutions such as cooperatives and banks, as well as informal financing with illegal interest rates to which many low-income families turn to.
The following work investigates "Microfinance and its impact on the commercial sector in the city of Latacunga. Case Study: Centro Comercial El Salto and Mercado Cerrado de la ciudad de Latacunga", which will have as general objective to analyze the impact that has had the accessibility of the people of Centro Comercial El Salto to microcredit, research conducted through surveys and data collection to establish the incidence of microcredit to traders, being then the specific objectives, determine the types of financial services, study which are the parameters they choose to opt for a financial institution, establish differences between the money obtained in a regulated entity versus the money obtained at high interest rates illegally. A field methodology has been used to obtain reliable data through surveys and interviews, complemented by a bibliographic methodology that has allowed to obtain verifiable and reliable information from scientific sources necessary for a better understanding of the topic to be developed.
AN OUTLINE ON THE ISLAMIZATION OF THE BALKANS: WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO OSMANLI COURT RECORDS (QADI SIJIL)
Authors:   International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), Malaysia, Idriz Mesut
Published: January 2024

The Balkan Peninsula is an ancient historical region. As a consequence of its geopolitical position, the Balkan Peninsula, through the ages, displayed a distinct historical and cultural homogeneity. A history of the Balkans in general is an inseparable part of Muslim history. The common history of the Muslim Balkans, mainly with reference to the Osrnanli period, is documented and preserved in millions of written records presently kept in the Osmanli archives in Turkey, and in various Balkan countries and elsewhere.
Application Of the Eigenface Method in The Presence System Using Web-Based Face Recognition
Authors: Darmawan Fahrizal , Kusnandar Toni , Fauka Ahfi , Sudrajat Adjat
Published: January 2024

The swift progress of technology has yielded numerous advantages, particularly for organizations engaged in vocational education, such as E-learning Marketplace in Bandung (Luarsekolah). One of the advantages of technology in vocational education is the use of attendance system technology. Luarsekolah's attendance system employs a conventional fingerprint recognition method, which frequently encounters difficulties when employees attempt to clock in, as their fingerprints are occasionally not acknowledged.
Hence, creating a system that facilitates and streamlines employee attendance without requiring physical interaction is imperative. To address this, a facial recognition system utilizing the eigenface approach, with a development methodology based on the waterfall method, is suggested. Using the Eigenface PCA (Principal Component Analysis) technique, this system can function in real time. The research findings demonstrate the efficacy of the eigenface approach in real-time applications.
The eigenface approach incorporates multiple validations to ensure the system's accuracy when employees utilize it. The approach incorporates several validations, such as presenting a message when an employee's face is near the camera and indicating a message when the employee's face is not directed toward the camera. If the camera misses adequate lighting, the system will automatically modify the lighting conditions to enable the camera to capture the employee's facial features.
Influence of Internal Control and Implementation of Accounting Information Systems on The Quality of Regional Government Financial Reports
Authors: Nasution Sakti Muda , Karmana Dedi , Kartikasari Silvy , Fudsy Mira Ismirani
Published: January 2024

This study aims to ascertain how internal control and the use of accounting information systems affect the caliber of financial reports produced by local governments. The study's independent variables are internal control and the adoption of accounting information technology, whereas the dependent variable is the caliber of local government financial reports. Bandung City's regional government agencies (SKPD) work units make up the study's population. Employees from the Inspectorate, BPK, BPPD, Department of Communication and Information, Department of Library and Archives, Investment and Integrated Services Agency, Department of Spatial Planning and Infrastructure, and Administrative and Financial Assistant in the financial section, as well as those with decision-making authority like department heads and sub-section heads, were included in the purposive sample that was chosen using this sampling technique. Fifty respondents from these agencies were given questionnaires as part of the data collection process. Using SPSS 23.0 for Windows, multiple linear regression analysis is used in this study. The study's findings show that internal control makes up 47.2% of the total contribution to the quality of local government financial reports, which is positive and significant. Implementing accounting information systems makes up 23.6% of the total contribution and positively and significantly affects the quality of local government financial reports. Additionally, accounting information systems and internal control simultaneously impact 55.3% and 44.7%, respectively, on the caliber of local government financial reports.
Interpretación Constitucional y Convencional del Derecho de Impugnación, debido Proceso y Supremacía Constitucional en Juicios de Responsabilidades
Authors: Molina Villarroel Mirna Sandra
Published: January 2024

Al advertir disposiciones inconstitucionales e inconvencionales, vinculados al derecho de impugnación e igualdad como elementos del debido proceso, consagrados tanto por la Constitución Política del Estado, como en los Tratados y Convenciones Internacionales; se ha propuesto como objetivo general de investigación, determinar sistemáticamente la ilógica interpretación que vulnera el derecho de impugnación contemplado en la norma constitucional y su trascendencia en los juicios de responsabilidades en única instancia y sin recurso ulterior; para este fin se ha tomado como material de análisis interpretativo sistemático de contrastación y compatibilización las leyes No 044, 2445 y 025, así como la Constitución Política del Estado y Convenios Internacionales, vinculados al procedimiento impugnatorio en Juicios de Responsabilidades. Se concluye en la necesidad de realizar una reforma parcial a la Constitución Política del Estado, para enmendar la incompatibilidad interna entre los arts. 180.II y 184.4 que resulta inaplicable por mandato Constitucional y Convencional, porque gravita sobre la validez formal y material constitucional que provoca desconexión y contradicción entre una regla o norma inferior respecto de la disposición constitucional que es superior sobre los contenidos previstos y aún entre disposiciones Constitucionales con la Convencional.
Forms, factors and efficiency of eco-management in Bulgarian farms
Authors:   Institute of Agrarian Economics, Sofia, Bulgaria, Bashev Hrabrin
Published: January 2024

This paper presents the results of the first large-scale study on forms, factors, and efficiency of eco-management in Bulgarian agricultural farms of different juridical type, size, specialization, and location. First, a brief characterization of surveyed “eco-active” farms is made, analyzing the various forms and scope of eco-management in agricultural farms. Next, different factors of eco- management in farms are specified along with the costs, effects, efficiency and perspectives of eco-management in agricultural farms. Finally, conclusions from the study are summarized.
New approaches in studying human behavior and motivation in the organizations
Authors:   New Bulgarian University, Sofia, Bulgaria, Panayotov Dimitar
Published: January 2024

Theoretical prerequisites and messages are considered, which change the orthodoxy of economic theories by displaying the specific aspects of behavioral economics, as well as the necessity of interaction between the different scientific views when analyzing motivation. The motivation in this context is monitored as a multifaceted and multifactor event for estimation, embodiment and development in the organizations (integrative tendencies, relations: “rational-irrational”, “external-internal”, researches, indicators and application of instrumentation under the so called new theories).
Progress in economics and in society
Authors:   Economic Research Institute аt the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Minassian Garabed
Published: January 2024

The questions of what, how and why in economics and society have preoccupied human thought since ancient times, but continue to jealously preserve their enigmatic nature. "The Idea of Progress Beyond Economics is an excellent book tracing the development of the ideas underlying the movement and progress of economics and society, written by a distinguished contemporary economist of ours, and as can be traced from the book, not only an economist but also a scholar with extensive sociological and philo-sociological knowledge, Prof. Dr. ic. Methods Kanev.
Measuring the degree of integration within a group of stock markets
Authors:   Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria, Bogdanova Boryana
Published: January 2024

A systematic exposition and classification of the methods known in the literature for measuring the degree of integration between a group of stock markets is attempted. For each class of methods an analysis of its advantages, disadvantages, limitations and problems of practical relevance is conducted. In their Context and based on the literature review, a methodology for measuring the degree of integration between a pair of stock markets is proposed, which is based on the TV Coherence Concept (coherence based on wavelet transform). The advantages and possibilities are illustrated based on data for the Bulgarian and US stock markets.
Andrographis paniculata: A potential supplementary therapy for cardiovascular diseases - A systematic review of its effects and molecular actions
Authors: Eziefule Oluebube Magnificient , Arozal Wawaimuli , Wanandi Septelia Inawati , Dewi Syarifah , Nafrialdi Nafrialdi , Saraswati Meilania , Louisa Melva
Published: January 2024

Context: Cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of an estimated 17.9 million people worldwide (report by the World Health Organization), yet the drug pipeline compared to some other life-threatening diseases, including cancer and neurological disorders, is low. Aims: To investigate the potential of Andrographis paniculata as a supplementary therapy for cardiovascular diseases based on recent in vivo animal studies. Methods: This study adopted a systematic review approach to analyze preclinical evidence from in vivo animal studies. Three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Embase) were searched using the keywords “Andrographis paniculata”, “cardiovascular disease”, “CVD”, “heart disease”, “cardioprotective”, “cardio*”, “inflammation”, “oxidative stress”, “obesity”, “lipopolysaccharide”, “hypertension”, “arrhythmia” and “aortic disease”. The search period was from April 20th, 2023, to April 26th, 2023, and included studies published from 2013 to 2023. Only in vivo animal studies were appraised. In contrast, clinical studies, in vitro studies, in silico studies, and review papers were excluded. SYRCLE’s risk of bias tool was used to assess the risk of bias. Results: Sixteen eligible in vivo animal studies showed that Andrographis paniculata extracts and isolated bioactive compounds have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on cardiovascular diseases. These effects lead to lowering the risk of coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction, easing the effects of bad cardiac remodeling, stopping cardiac hypertrophy, and improving diabetic cardiomyopathy. Although SYRCLE's tool detected some bias, the studies were included since they met the inclusion criteria and had no conflicts of interest. Conclusions: Andrographis paniculata may have the potential to be used as a supplementary therapy for cardiovascular diseases, but more animal studies and clinical trials should be done to establish these findings.
Recent Advances in Seed Oil Extraction Science: A Review
Authors: Musa Saidu Hassan , Alhassan Adam Salihu , Ahmed Umar Aliyu , Magami Saminu Musa , Ahmad Yusuf Musa
Published: January 2024

There is a variety of methods that are employed to extract oil from seeds. Many of these methods are based either on physical processes or on chemical processes. Traditional extraction methods such as mechanical pressing were compared with more modern extraction methods such as supercritical extraction method. Various options that are available for the extraction of oil from many different seeds were discussed. These extraction processes depend on a number of factors for product yield, safety and other considerations. For health, safety and environmental issues, recent developments in oil extraction procedures have seen the adoption of supercritical fluids in order to produce cleaner and greener extracts with high yields.
ANALISIS FAKTOR PENDORONG PERTUMBUHAN BISNIS DALAM UPAYA MENCIPTAKAN STRATEGI BERSAING UMKM: STUDI KASUS UMKM YANG DIKELOLA MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS LANGLANGBUANA
Authors: Septiawan Fajar Eryanto , Ramdani Dani
Published: January 2024

Tujuan berbisnis adalah mendapatkan nilai tambah dari jasa atau produk yang ditawarkan kepada pelanggan. Ketika beberapa pebisnis menawarkan jasa atau produk yang serupa maka timbul persaingan dan menyiapkan strategi bersaing. Semua pebinis menginginkan setiap tahunnya akan tumbuh pendapatan secara terus menerus, sehingga para pebisnis akan peduli terhadap faktor-faktor yang menumbuhkan binis. Penelitian ini berupaya untuk mengindentifikasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pertumbuhan bisnis. Metode penelitian akan dilakukan secara kualitatif untuk mendapatkan gambaran awal tentang faktor dominan yang dapat meningkatkan pertumbuhan bisnis. Bagi mahasiswa Gen Z yang aktif di media sosial, adaptasi terhadap teknologi baru, terutama TikTok Shop, memberikan peluang bisnis. Pendaftaran pada TikTok Shop dapat dilakukan melalui link yang disediakan, dan strategi pemasaran melalui konten kreatif, iklan, dan live shopping dapat membantu meningkatkan penjualan. Pentingnya pemanfaatan fitur seperti TikTok Insight untuk menganalisis data audiens dan tren pasar menjadi kunci dalam mengembangkan bisnis secara efektif di platform ini. Keseluruhan, integrasi TikTok Shop dengan bisnis online melalui Tokopedia membawa potensi pertumbuhan positif, dengan komitmen mendukung pelaku UMKM dan menciptakan lapangan kerja baru.
Utilidad del score de calcio coronario en la prevención de eventos cardiovasculares: Revisión actualizada para la práctica geriátrica
Authors: Bucheli Romero Mayra Katherine , Cobeña Zambrano Odalis Fernanda , Nogales Mena Galo Yave , Delgado Pinargote Jean Pierre , Ponce Alencastro Jhon Alexander
Published: January 2024

La enfermedad cardiovascular aterosclerótica es una patología crónica que afecta el sistema circulatorio, caracterizada por la acumulación de placas de ateroma en las arterias placas están compuestas principalmente por lípidos, células inflamatorias, tejido conectivo y restos celulares.  Se han descrito herramientas para medir el riesgo cardiovascular, como el uso del score del calcio coronario (SCT), esto se refiere a una medida cuantitativa de la cantidad de calcio depositado en las arterias coronarias del corazón. Esta puntuación se obtiene a través de un examen de tomografía computarizada. Por ello, el objetivo de esta investigación es revisar la utilidad de score calcio coronario en la prevención de eventos cardiovasculares en la práctica clínica geriátrica. La investigación es de tipo descriptiva obtenida de base de datos como Pubmed, Google Academy, Chocrane.  Se demostró que el SCT tiene importancia clínica en su utilidad como indicador de riesgo cardiovascular. Numerosos estudios epidemiológicos han demostrado una asociación significativa entre la presencia de calcificación coronaria y un mayor riesgo de eventos cardiovasculares, como infarto de miocardio si bien las puntuaciones altas se asocian con un riesgo cardiovascular elevado, la ausencia de calcio coronario es un marcador de riesgo negativo que confiere un pronóstico favorable. Esto ha sido usado como guía para implementar o modificar pautas terapéuticas como el inicio de tratamiento hipolipemiantes y anticoagulantes. En los adultos mayores el abordaje es más delicado debido a que el factor de riesgo de la edad limita algunos resultados que son propios de la edad.