bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Using Flexible Learning Design in Teaching English: Narratives of First-Year College Students of Southern Philippines Amidst Pandemic
Authors: Boquia Arbaya H.
Published: September 2023

This study explored the experiences of first-year college students in learning the English language using the flexible learning modality during the COVID-19 Pandemic. It described students' experiences using the phenomenological approach, specifically during the lockdown period. The data were gathered using semi-structured interview guide questions to ten first-year college students who were purposely chosen. The interview was done individually and face-to-face, following the standard health protocols. Results showed that participants' experiences were categorized as favorable and negative. Participants enjoyed using the internet to learn and explore during their free time. Technology and instructor guidance helped them learn independently. However, they found it unfavorable when they could not interact with their peers because classes were situated online, and some did not have smart devices. Students also noted that poor internet connectivity restricted their online learning. Also, students faced difficulties. However, offline tasks like doing assignments, watching downloaded pre-recorded video lectures, and asking peers for help addressed these issues. While the study found that flexible learning cannot replace face-to-face instruction, it was noted that student ICT abilities were beneficial.
Manajemen Pembelajaran Online dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berkomunikasi Bahasa Inggris Mahasiswa
Authors: Hidayat Arif
Published: September 2023

The research stems from concerns among graduate students who lack proficiency in English communication, essential in today's era of global competition. This study aims to comprehensively analyze the online-based English language learning management's role in enhancing students' English communication skills. Specific objectives encompass English Learning Planning, Organizing, Implementation, and Evaluation, while addressing inhibiting factors and devised solutions. Employing the POAC management function (Planning, Organizing, Actuating, Controlling) by G.R. Terry, the research follows a qualitative case study approach. Outcomes demonstrate that effective planning with vision, mission, objectives, and schedules significantly improves students' English communication skills. Organizing online English learning through an optimized structure and dedicated teaching team facilitates the process. Curriculum-guided implementation utilizes native speaker guest lecturers for an enriched experience. Evaluations are consistently refined through iterative processes. Despite challenges such as human resources, infrastructure, and institutional policies, alternatives are established to overcome barriers. Solutions encompass human resources, facility enhancements, ICT advancements, and policy adaptations, all fostering English communication skills. Online-based English learning yields graduates with proficient English communication abilities, positively impacting their overall quality. However, the study highlights that the current online-based management hasn't reached its full potential in enhancing communication skills. Bridging the gap between online and practical learning can more effectively train students in English communication, gradually achieving the desired proficiency
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Booklet Pada Materi Menulis Surat Pribadi Berbasi Direct Instruction di SMP Negeri 2 Gunungsitoli
Authors: Telaumbanua Hasrat Kristiawan , Waruwu Lestari , Ndruru Mastawati
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this research is to develop a decent, practical, and effective Direct Instruction-based booklet learning media. This research is development research using the ADDIE model which consists of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation. Booklet development research was carried out at SMP Negeri 2 Gunungsitoli. The results of the research are in the form of Direct Instruction-based booklet products on personal letter writing material. The results of the questionnaire assessment of individual trial student responses obtained a score of 97.7% in the very practical category. In the small group trial, a score of 98.5% was obtained in the very practical category. In the field trial, a score of 90.1% was obtained in the very practical category. Assessment of student learning outcomes tests obtained a percentage of classical completeness in individual trials of 95.0% very effective category. In the small group trial 95.05 the category was very effective. In field trials 94.1% category is very effective. So, the research above, it was concluded that the Direct Instruction-based booklet learning media is feasible, practical, and effective to use so that it fulfills the research objectives.
Thực trạng kiến thức và thực hành xử trí trẻ sốt của bà mẹ có con dưới 5 tuổi điều trị tại Bệnh viện Đa khoa Hùng Vương năm 2023
Authors: Trần Thị Hồng , Nguyễn Thị Huyền , Vũ Thị Tuyết Mai , Nguyễn Thị Thanh Nhàn , Trần Ngọc Quỳnh , Lã Anh Tùng , Nguyễn Thanh Tùng
Published: September 2023

Mục tiêu: Mô tả thực trạng kiến thức và thực hành xử trí trẻ sốt của các bà mẹ có con điều trị tại bệnh viện Đa khoa Hùng Vương.
Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Thiết kế nghiên cứu: mô tả cắt ngang được thực hiện trên 170 bà mẹ có con dưới 5 tuổi đang điều trị tại khoa Nhi, Bệnh viện Đa khoa Hùng Vương năm 2023.
Kết quả: Về kiến thức có 54,4% (n=92) bà mẹ hiểu đúng về dấu hiệu sốt. Hiểu đúng về hậu quả sốt có thể gây co giật và mất nước điện giải lần lượt là 74,6% và 62,7%. Về thực hành thì có 76,9% dùng đúng nhiệt kế thủy ngân; dùng đúng liều hạ sốt chiếm 55,8%. Tuy nhiên, có 32,4% số bà mẹ chưa biết cách xử trí đúng khi trẻ bị sốt và 23.1% chưa biết khoảng cách giữa 02 lần dùng thuốc hạ sốt.
Kết luận: Tỉ lệ trẻ có tiền sử sốt lần 2 và co giật chiếm khá cao nhưng bà mẹ có kiến thức và thực hành đúng về xử trí sốt còn hạn chế. Cán bộ y tế, đặc biệt là điều dưỡng trực tiếp chăm sóc cần có kế hoạch tư vấn và truyền thông cho các bà mẹ về vấn đề này.
Exploring user generated content for beach resorts in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: A pre- and post-pandemic analysis
Authors: Noor Mohammad Sayed , Handani Narariya Dita , Kim Hak-Seon
Published: September 2023

The tourism industry plays a significant role in the economy of Bangladesh, particularly in the world-renowned coastal town of Cox’s Bazar. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted this sector, leading to substantial economic losses and shifts in customer satisfaction and behavior. This study aims to analyze the change in customer satisfaction in Cox’s Bazar hotels and resorts before and after the pandemic. In order to identify user-generated content from 9481 reviews from 11 hotels, Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC-22) software was used for text analysis, followed by factor analysis and regression analysis. The study highlights the increased importance of “Financial Stability” post-pandemic, likely due to price reductions and special offers. Additionally, “Digital Culture” and “Illness” emerged as new dissatisfaction factors. The insights offer valuable implications for businesses, policymakers, and tourism stakeholders to strategize effective customer service and foster sustainable recovery in the post-pandemic era.
Literature Review on Multicultural Business Communication
Authors: Alsola Manolito C
Published: September 2023

This thorough literature assessment digs into the complex world of multicultural corporate communication and examines the many factors that affect interactions in different cultural situations. Through systematic gathering of data from various published articles related to the topic, the review begins by putting good multicultural communication in the perspective of the current worldwide business environment. It sheds light on how cultural differences affect communication dynamics by analyzing subtle linguistic clues, nonverbal cues, and underlying cultural norms that influence cross-cultural interactions. Critical examinations of multicultural corporate communication’s difficulties and impediments highlight the dangers of misunderstanding, stereotyping, and communication breakdowns. In addition to promoting the development of cultural sensitivity, using efficient communication tools, and encouraging relationship-building and trust across cultures, the review highlights techniques to improve cross-cultural communication. The review examines the changing role of technology, intercultural leadership, and the ethical ramifications of multicultural corporate contacts to anticipate future developments in this field. This study offers helpful guidance for practitioners and organizations attempting to negotiate the challenging environment of multicultural corporate communication by summarizing the significant results and implications of the research. To address the changing opportunities and difficulties in this vital subject, the study ends with a plea for continued research and innovation
A Comparative Analysis of Business and Economics Researchers in the Visegrad Group of Countries, Austria and Romania Based on the Data Obtained from SciVal and Scopus
Authors: Dobos Imre , Sasvári Péter
Published: September 2023

The aim of the paper is to compare the performance of economic researchers in Austria, Romania and the Visegrad 4 (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia) using performance indicators of researchers from the Scopus and SciVal databases. In the comparison of countries, Austria is included as a benchmark country, while the other five countries represent the countries of the former Eastern bloc. In the study, the definition of an economic researcher is based on indicators that can be obtained from databases. Paper pursued two goals. First, by presenting the relationships between the data obtained from the Scopus/SciVal databases, to present the most important key indicators, then to group the researchers with the help of the analyzed indicators, and to compare the publication performance of the chosen countries. A researcher is considered to be an economic researcher in the study whose at least thirty percent of the published articles in the SCImago database are in the subject areas of Business, Management, and Accounting and Economics, Econometrics, and Finance.
Rectifying Sampling Inspection by Variables or Attributes? Combined Inspection
Authors:   Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague, Czech Republic, Klůfa Jindřich
Published: September 2023

Acceptance sampling, one of the techniques used in quality control, is analysed in present paper. We shall study sampling inspection plans when the remainder of a rejected lot is inspected, i.e. rectifying plans. These plans were introduced by Dodge and Romig for inspection by attributes (each inspected item is classified as either good or defective). Analogous rectifying plans for inspection by variables with one specification limit for the quality characteristic were introduced by the author of this contribution. In present article we shall consider combined inspection (all items from the sample are inspected by variables, but remainder of a rejected lot is inspected only by attributes). We shall show that the combined inspection is the best in many situations. Using plans for combined inspection we can often achieve significant savings of the inspection cost under the same protection of producer and consumer.
Cooperatives: The Only Hope for Rural India
Authors: Aggarwal Dr. Sushma , Sonam Ms , Bhushan Dr. Varun
Published: September 2023

The banking sector of any nation plays a crucial role in its economic development such as mobilization of savings and provision of credit. The present rural banking structure in India consists of multiple layers and serve needs of rural borrowers. The co- operative movement has been crucial in India in helping the rural poor's developmental demands be met. In order to safeguard the financial interests of the underprivileged and underrepresented in society, cooperatives are the organisations that assist individuals in utilising the power of collective bargaining. The purpose of this article is to point out the pivotal role of cooperative banks in India and the problems which are encountered by Rural Cooperative banks. This article highlights the structural impediments in this sector caused by regulatory overlap, an increase in Non Performing Assets, and frauds which have caused a decrease in depositor trust. It gives a stock of the present situation by analysing the coverage and regional variation of the cooperative banks in India. This paper highlights some areas of grave concern such as inadequate coverage, regional imbalances, high non-performing assets, high over-dues and makes recommendation to address these. Keywords: Cooperative movement, Cooperative banks, Non-performing assets, Over-dues, Rural Banking
EFFICIENT AND EXPRESSIVE SEARCH OVER ENCRYPTED DATA WITH MULTI FACTOR AUTHENTICATION SCHEME
Authors: M Wasiba Begam
Published: September 2023

More data owners are tempted to outsource their data to cloud services as a result of the development of cloud storage. Sensitive data should be encrypted before being outsourced due to privacy concerns. To assure data availability, a variety of searchable encryption techniques are used. However, the effectiveness of data consumers' queries is not given much consideration by the current search algorithms, particularly in the case of several owners. In this study, linguistic coefficients are used to create an encrypted search index. In particular, the encrypted search index utilizing Lagrange co-efficient makes use of secure inner-product calculation for both search and relevance assessment by taking into account a sizable amount of data in the cloud. A system architecture of preferred search over encrypted data in the cloud scene is built, and the requirements in terms of efficiency and privacy are specified. This enables the clo ud servers to do a secure search without knowing any sensitive data (e.g., keywords and trapdoors).For each data owner, the Lagrange coefficient is used to build indices that can support searches over numerous keyword fields and enable accu rate relevance computation in order to produce an efficient search.To protect user data privacy, a multifactor authenticati on technique might be utilised.After logging in to the system, the user will receive three different sorts of authentications, including an OTP utilizing a number, a captcha, and an OTP image. This picture will serve as a key. In order to accomplish secure search and relevance score calculation, the user's preference and the search query are expressed in vector form. Additionally, Preferred Search over Encrypted Data (PSED) is consistent with cloud computing's scalability and adaptability. Finally, a thorough security study verifies the security of our scheme, and a performance analysis highlights its effectiveness and efficiency. Keywords: Encrypted Data, Inner product calculation, Multifactor authentication, Data privacy
Revolutionizing Sentiment Analysis through AI
Authors: Charan Kankanala L S V S Nagamani
Published: September 2023

This study explores the paradigm-shifting impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on sentiment analysis, systematically evaluating five prominent machine learning algorithms: K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Support Vector Classifier (SVC), Random Forest, Decision Tree, and Gaussian Naive Bayes (GNB). Through extensive empirical analysis and performance metrics assessment, we discern Random Forest as the most promising and transformative choice for AI-driven sentiment analysis. It consistently exhibits superior accuracy and interpretability across various sentiment analysis tasks, highlighting its potential to revolutionize sentiment analysis within the AI domain. In addition to technical evaluations, we briefly address ethical considerations tied to AI-driven sentiment analysis, including potential biases and transparency issues inherent to machine learning models. Responsible AI practices and mitigation strategies are emphasized to ensure fair and reliable sentiment analysis outcomes. In conclusion, this research advocates for the continued integration of Random Forest in AI-powered sentiment analysis systems, offering valuable insights for decision-making, user experience enhancement, and a more profound comprehension of public sentiment. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse surrounding AI's role in sentiment analysis, serving as a practical reference for researchers and practitioners in the field. Keywords:- KNN,SVC,Random Forest,Decision Tree, and GNB.
ICT Skills and Competencies for LIS Professionals in Digital Environment
Authors: Satyakumar Duvvada Naga
Published: September 2023

The rapid development of technology, digitalization of information, availability of e-resources and increasing demand of users has changed the scenario of libraries in present era. Now a day’s libraries have reached beyond the four walls of building & have converted into digital or virtual libraries. The information and communication technology has also brought the drastic change in traditional method of information storage, retrieval and dissemination, which posed challenges for LIS professionals to move from traditional role of librarian to information or technology manager. Today’s librarian needs to update and upgrade themselves with the latest technology so that they can survive in technology driven era. The present paper deliberates the changing role of librarian in the digital era. Keywords: Information professionals, Changing role, ICT, Digital libraries, etc.
Managing cholera in limited resource settings: the case of the Lusaka Cholera Epidemic of 2009-2010
Authors: Chavuma R , Masininga M , Kalubula M
Published: September 2023

Purpose is to illustrate that even with limited resources cholera can still be managed adequately to controllable levels which significantly reduce on the morbidity, mortality and excess drain on resources.

Material and methods: A situational analysis was made upon whose basis interventions were constituted. These included contact tracing, social marketing and behavioral intervention. Communities were engaged on cholera and their contribution towards its negative impact and how they could help ameliorate the situation.

Active intervention was done on the stagnant pools of water and to kill the cholera bug.

Results: There was significant reduction in cholera cases which came down to zero over the three years that the interventions were instituted.

Conclusion: Even in resource-limited settings, cholera can still be managed adequately if worked on proactively.
Applicability of Natural Coffee Husk as a Mesoporous Adsorbent for Removal of Chromium (VI) from Aquatic Environments
Authors: Alhogbi Basma G.
Published: September 2023

Chromium (Cr) is an essential element in plant and animal metabolism, but high accumulation of this metal ion in soil and water from industrial sources has caused concern. This study investigated the removal of Cr (VI), the most mobile and toxic species, using coffee husk biosorption from aqueous solutions. Coffee husk was characterized using Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis. The effects of pH, adsorbent dosage, contact time, effect of KNO3 concentration, and temperature during the adsorption of Cr (VI) were studied. Infrared spectral studies revealed the presence of functional groups, such as hydroxyl and carboxyl groups, which facilitated the biosorption of Cr (VI). The maximum adsorption capacity reached 87 % at pH~2. Moreover, maximum adsorption capacity of Cr (VI) onto coffee husk 0.660 mg g-1 was recorded after 60 min of using 40 mg L-1 of Cr (VI) with no addition of KNO3 at 40 0C. The kinetic data followed the pseudo-second-order model with regression coefficients R2 = 0.99. The equilibrium data for the adsorption of Cr (VI) onto coffee husk biosorption were fitted into Langmuir and Temkin adsorption isotherm models with R2 = 0.98 corresponding to each model. Thermodynamic studies showed that the coffee husk-Cr (VI) adsorption system was spontaneous and endothermic because negative and positive values were obtained for ΔG° and Δ°H, respectively. The coffee husk was applicable to remove Cr (VI) after three recycling and using different environmental water samples. In conclusion, coffee husk can be used effectively as an adsorption system for Cr (VI) at different polluted sites.
La educación superior cubana en la formación de profesionales para el trabajo con la familia
Authors: Estrada Reyes Delmis María , Salgado Izquierdo Ileana Victoria , Cores Morales Yaqueline , López Cruz Caridad Dailyn
Published: September 2023

El Ministerio de Educación Superior rige metodológicamente la educación superior cubana. Su quehacer se distingue por la formación y consolidación de valores altamente humanistas, y la transmisión de conocimientos, habilidades y competencias pertinentes para el desempeño integral del profesional. Entre ellos, el respeto a la diversidad de la sociedad es un eslabón base para el trabajo con la familia. El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo, promover los resultados de las universidades cubanas en la preparación de los profesionales para el trabajo con la familia. La metodología empleada fue mixta. Los resultados del abordaje de este propósito bajo el enfoque de la integración de los procesos sustantivos propiciaron la modificación de los planes de estudio, el redireccionamiento de las estrategias educativas en el 100 % de los años académicos, la realización de 96 investigaciones y 44 publicaciones sobre estos temas, y su inclusión como temáticas priorizadas en las obras que derivan del movimiento de artistas aficionados. Se concluye que, la preparación de la familia en torno a la dimensión ética de la sexualidad, la maternidad y la paternidad responsable, y la calidad de la comunicación intrafamiliar contribuye al bienestar de la familia como eslabón base de la sociedad cubana.
Factores de riesgo de enfermedad renal en los habitantes del municipio de Quelepa, san Miguel
Authors: Bermúdez de Diaz Fátima Elizabeth , Ayala Larios Lorena Evelyn , Campos Hernández Maximiliano Enrique
Published: September 2023

El presente trabajo tuvo el objetivo de analizar los factores de riesgo que predisponen al padecimiento de la enfermedad renal en los habitantes del municipio de Quelepa, departamento de san Miguel, El Salvador. La metodología fue cuantitativa. El principal método empleado fue el hipotético-deductivo. Las técnicas para la recolección de los datos fueron la encuesta y la toma de muestras de perfil renal. La población estuvo integrada por 351 personas mayores de 20 años. Los resultados del estudio mostraron alteraciones en los parámetros bioquímicos de las muestras de perfil renal analizadas; y factores de riesgo personales, entre ellos: enfermedades crónicas y antecedentes familiares con insuficiencia renal. Se concluye que, los estilos de vida no saludables, que poseen los habitantes del municipio de Quelepa, incrementan la probabilidad de padecer alteraciones en la función renal, por lo cual, se debe fortalecer la promoción de salud en el seno de sus comunidades.
La contaminación del río Ceniza y sus efectos en la salud de los nahulinguenses
Authors: Canales Vanesa Carolina , Pérez José Manuel
Published: September 2023

La presente investigación persiguió determinar los niveles de contaminación del río Ceniza, en El Salvador, y su relación con los problemas de salud de los nahulinguenses. Para ello, se elaboró un diagnóstico situacional del río, el cual permitió identificar los factores directos e indirectos de su contaminación, y analizar el estado de salud de los pobladores aledaños al área fluvial. El estudio fue cuantitativo hipotético deductivo, con un abordaje no experimental. La recolección de datos se realizó en cuatro tomas de muestra de agua, en el trayecto del río, y mediante la encuesta a 15 representantes de los grupos familiares de la zona. Se identificaron los factores contaminantes: la desembocadura de aguas negras y grises, la infiltración química de pesticidas, y los aceleradores de cosechas que generan un gran impacto a la microcuenca. En las muestras recolectadas, se detectaron microorganismos causantes de enfermedades gastrointestinales y dermatológicas en los pobladores de la zona, quienes tienen que consumir o utilizar estas aguas para sus actividades cotidianas. Se concluye que, es necesario implementar medidas para la protección de los ríos y recursos naturales del país, pues la calidad y el estado actual de ellos están afectando la salud humana y de sus ecosistemas.
Historical evolution of research scientific training at the University of El Salvador
Authors:   Universidad de El Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador, López Villalta Jesica Yazmín , García González Máryuri ,   Universidad de La Habana, La Habana, Cuba
Published: September 2023

Research is fundamental in the development of scientific thinking; therefore, the educational process must contribute to the generation of knowledge and alternative solutions to the various problems in society. This article aimed to analyze the historical evolution of research scientific training at the University of El Salvador and reflect on its challenges in the 21st century.The study employed a qualitative methodology that, through historiographical systematization, combined theoretical and empirical methods such as historical-logical analysis, analytical-synthetic methods, literature review, document analysis, scientific observation, and triangulation of findings. It was identified that the conception of research scientific training was initially assigned by political and economic elites. Later on, it became associated with the production of technical instrumental knowledge and a qualified workforce.It is noteworthy that the University of El Salvador (UES) faces the challenge of promoting and developing the research scientific component within its organizational culture. This is in order to educate competent professionals in all fields of knowledge capable of providing solutions that contribute to the social development of the country.
Security of Food, Civilians and Combatants Under Human Rights Laws in Times of War
Authors: Singh Anil Kumar , Yadav Arvind Kumar
Published: September 2023

Objective: The International humanitarian law addresses the tension between safeguarding people and preserving the rights of soldiers within the intricate context of armed conflicts. The proposal sets up an in-depth examination of the complex processes that support the public and armed forces within this crucial legal framework in times of conflict. The core proposal, traces the evolution of armed conflicts and international humanitarian law from their earliest days to their present-day manifestations. The Conventions of Geneva and their supplementary protocols form the basis that allows the safety of civilians and ensure the foods in war zones. The significance of differentiating between those fighting and those living in a war zone, a core premise of international humanitarian law, is clarified. The proposed concept of proportionality is investigated, bringing down the complex math that goes into balancing military requirements with the desire to prevent civilian injury. The theoretical framework offers instances taken from earlier times and current moments that illustrate the quiet interplay of these ideas. The implementation of international humanitarian law poses major challenges in an atmosphere marked by non-governmental organizations, unconventional strategies, and technological advances. The work analyzes these contemporary challenges and highlights the fuzzy boundary that divides combatants and people in this time of increased uncertainty. Migration, lack of food, mortality, and lifelong communal traumas often rush to the head when citizen safety is violated.

 

Method: The security of Civilians based on Human Rights (SC-HR) of war emphasizes the core principles of humanitarian law even amid conflict, emphasizing the crucial function for international organizations and humanitarian actors in alleviating humanitarian pain.

 

Result: The proposal provides an expression of the fundamental rights of combatants by explaining the safety measures and food provided to these individuals by international humanitarian law.

 

Conclusion: This inquiry exposes the complex balancing act of contemporary combat as it tries to reconcile these liberties with the demands of the armed forces. The proposed method focuses on the processes employed for upholding international humanitarian law.
Framework for Environmental and Socially Responsible Economic Growth
Authors: Sharma Mukesh , Singh Narendra Kumar
Published: September 2023

Objective: Sustainable development is being propelled forward by a confluence of factors, social commerce efforts, the collaborative economy, and education. With steady agricultural production capacities, there is a growing need to increase the intensity of food over product production. The main drawbacks of this are current global population situation, profitability of the consumer sector and the issue of insecurity. The rising cost of food is another issue that has motivated researchers to look for ways to improve agricultural productivity through the use of cutting-edge technology. All of these factors could significantly impact the future of sustainable development and social enterprise. Consequently, this aims on the lookout for creative answers how to boost output without significantly raising prices based on social economics. New business models are being established on the back of ideas like social commerce, the collaborative economy, and virtual currencies, in which people are looking for ways to redistribute wealth more fairly through exchanges of equity, trust, and collaboration.

 

Method: The purpose of this research is to examine how these factors contribute to sustainable growth by developing Legal Framework for Socially Sustainable Economic Development [LF-SSED]. As a result, the use of cutting-edge technologies in digital transformation, it might be an important milestone in the business world, ushering in new ways of doing things and unlocking dormant potential.

 

Result: To begin, it is necessary to define some of the more essential concepts in this research.

 

Conclusion: Preparing students to take advantage of environmentally friendly development and economic prospects brought forth by technological progress is a top priority a constructivist approach centered on the learner is then used.
Assessing Social Impact: Strategies and Frameworks for Effective Impact Evaluation in Investment
Authors: Yadav Suresh Chandra , Yadav Vijay Shankar
Published: September 2023

Objective: The measurement of social impact has become increasingly important in today's age of increased concern for the welfare of others and priority placed on long-term sustainability. The need for this kind of evaluation becomes even more apparent when one considers the desire for both monetary gain and the promotion of beneficial social change. However, novel approaches for assessing social effect are required due to the complexities and diverse character of this phenomenon. Several challenges to measuring social impact in the context of financial investments are highlighted and discussed in this research. One difficulty is that different stakeholders may view the same social consequences in different ways.

 

Method: In this paper the Natural Language Processing based Dynamic Modelling System (NLP-DMS) has been proposed to represent the dynamic interplay between economic and social forces across time. The difficulty of measuring the impact of investments on social outcomes over the long term and in the future is overcome by this method. The versatility of these methods is illustrated by practical applications in fields such as microfinance and sustainable agriculture.

 

Result: The simulation study verifies their efficiency by weighing prospective social benefits against the costs of various hypothetical investment scenarios. The present research makes a contribution to the expanding field of impact evaluation by suggesting novel methods (NM) for improving the precision of social impact assessment in financial investments. Conclusion: The research provides stakeholders with adaptable tools to negotiate difficulties and achieve real change through investment decisions by combining NLP for quantitative analysis with System Dynamics for dynamic modelling.
Herpes simples en gestantes: epidemiología, factores de riesgo y complicaciones.
Authors: Álava-Palma Jéniffer Carolina , Vera-Loor Josselyn Dolores , Rosero-Oñate Marina Alexandra
Published: September 2023

Las infecciones del virus del herpes simple en mujeres embarazadas pueden generar complicaciones tanto para la madre como para el recién nacido, aquellas mujeres que estén embarazadas y tengan historial de herpes genital deben mantener una comunicación cercana con sus profesionales de la salud para gestionar la condición y disminuir la probabilidad de contagio al bebé, las mujeres que contraen una infección por herpes simple durante el embarazo también requieren atención médica apropiada para reducir los posibles problemas asociados. Cuyo objetivo fue analizar herpes simples en gestantes: epidemiología, factores de riesgo y complicaciones., se utilizó una metodología de diseño de revisión sistemática documental. Los resultados muestran que la infección por herpes en mujeres gestantes es muy prevalente, en Finlandia fue del 53,3%, India con un 40%, África Subsahariana en un 37,3%, Polonia 25% y Ecuador en un 24,72%. Los factores de riesgo más comunes son la promiscuidad, tener relaciones sexuales sin protección, tener varias parejas sexuales, ITS previas, edad y sexo. las complicaciones neonatales más comunes son la afectación y difusión del sistema nervioso central, malformación, afectación de la piel y la boca. Se concluye que la prevalencia en diferentes países del mundo es significativa. Los factores de riesgo frecuentemente relacionados con la adquisición de infecciones por herpes como tener múltiples parejas sexuales, mantener relaciones sexuales sin protección. Las complicaciones más comunes se encuentran la afectación y propagación del sistema nervioso central
Agentes etiológicos, síntomas y complicaciones de la gastroenteritis viral en niños.
Authors: Bazán-Mosquera Anthony Óscar , Castro-Zorrilla Karla Rosa , Castro-Jalca Alexander Darío
Published: September 2023

La gastroenteritis representa la segunda carga viral más grande a nivel mundial y en Ecuador se demostró que 11,29% de diarreas agudas son causadas por virus. El fin de este estudio es determinar los agentes etiológicos causantes de la gastroenteritis viral, además identificar sus síntomas y complicaciones en niños. Se realizó un estudio documental de artículos publicados del 2018 hasta la actualidad en fuentes confiables como Scielo, PubMed, Google Académico, Elservier, BVS, Dialnet, Science Direct, Researchgate. Se encontró que los virus causantes de las gastroenteritis más frecuentes fueron Rotavirus, Sapovirus, Adenovirus y Norovirus. La fiebre, vómitos y diarrea se presentaron como la sintomatología principal. Se destaca que la deshidratación es la complicación más común de esta patología. Se concluye que el Rotavirus es el agente viral principal de la gastroenteritis, que se presenta con fiebre, diarrea, vómitos y puede desencadenar una deshidratación grave.
Determinación De La Cistatina C Como Marcador Precoz En Detección De La Insuficiencia Renal En Latinoamérica
Authors: Mera-Gonzalez Alisson Katherine , Indacochea-Narváez María Belén , Rosero-Oñate Marina Alexandra
Published: September 2023

La enfermedad renal (ER) es una afección que está caracterizada por la disminución progresiva o irreversible de la función renal, es un problema de salud pública global, debido a su elevada morbi-mortalidad, para lo cual dentro de esta investigación se estableció como objetivo general analizar la alteración de los niveles de Cistatina C como indicador precoz de daño renal donde la cistatina C se filtra libremente ya que no se une a proteínas, y es reabsorbida en el túbulo proximal. El presente estudio es una investigación documental de tipo explicativa donde se tomó a consideración artículos científicos originales y bibliográficos de páginas con prestigio académicos, sobre el tema planteado, incluyendo a revistas de realce académico como PubMed, Springer, Biomed Central, Scielo, Science Direct, como, resultado principal encontramos que la utilidad clínica en la determinación de Cistatina C permite que la función renal de los pacientes pueda ser categorizada con mayor exactitud. Por ende, se concluye que la detección inicial del daño renal suele realizarse por un aumento en los niveles de urea/creatinina, aunque la alteración de los niveles de cistatina C en el filtrado glomerular aun es discutible por sus limitaciones.
Analítica del aprendizaje utilizando las redes sociales en el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje de la contabilidad.
Authors: López-Fernández Raúl , Tapia-Bastidas Tatiana , Arrobo-Armijos Luz Benigna , Ordoñez-Ibarra Aura Mireya
Published: September 2023

El presente artículo presenta una investigación sobre la analítica del aprendizaje utilizando las redes sociales en el proceso de enseñanza aprendizaje de la contabilidad. El objetivo es determinar desde la analítica de aprendizaje, la incidencia de la utilización de redes sociales, en el mejoramiento del proceso de aprendizaje de la asignatura de contabilidad de los estudiantes de tercer año del bachillerato técnico. Los métodos utilizados fueron el método teórico, dentro de éste el analítico sintético e inductivo deductivo. En cuanto a los métodos empíricos se utilizó los estadísticos matemáticos. La población objeto de estudio fueron 36 estudiantes del tercer año de bachillerato técnico de la Unidad Educativa Santa Isabel. La investigación seguirá el proceso de implementación de la analítica del aprendizaje, para lo cual, en la recopilación de datos se tendrá en cuenta la data sobre resultados de evaluaciones con la utilización de reses sociales en las clases de contabilidad y sin utilización de las mismas; el análisis estadístico de los datos cuantitativos fue mediante técnicas descriptivas e inferenciales, como análisis de frecuencias, correlaciones y pruebas estadísticas mediante la aplicación del programa Jamovi, la presentación fue mediante tablas y gráficos. Entre los resultados obtenidos, se destaca una mejora significativa en el rendimiento de los estudiantes, respaldada por valores estadísticos significativos. Además, la implementación de redes sociales como Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok y YouTube en el contexto académico ha demostrado tener un impacto positivo en el proceso de aprendizaje, como se evidencia en los resultados estadísticamente significativos.
STUDI LITERATUR TUMBUHAN INDONESIA SEBAGAI AGEN PROTEKSI KERUSAKAN GINJAL
Authors: Shafira Attifah Zahra , Sukandar Elin Yulinah , Suliska Nova
Published: September 2023

Gagal ginjal adalah penyakit sistemik dan jalur terakhir dari penyakit ginjal. Terapi untuk gagal ginjal saat ini memakan biaya yang cukup besar. Studi literatur ini bertujuan untuk mengumpulkan tumbuhan Indonesia yang memiliki efek proteksi terhadap kerusakan ginjal sehingga dapat mencegah maupun menghambat progresi kerusakan ginjal. Tumbuhan Indonesia yang digunakan pada kondisi akut terdapat 11 tumbuhan, diantaranya akar manis, bawang putih, binahong, jinten hitam, kelor, ketumbar, mimba, pepermin, rosmery, salam koja, dan tomat, sedangkan yang digunakan pada kondisi kronis terdapat 6 tumbuhan, diantaranya cengkeh, daun gedi, kunyit, lada, meniran, dan srikaya. Tumbuhan Indonesia yang dapat digunakan pada kondisi akut dan kronis terdapat 6 tumbuhan, diantaranya anggur, delima, jahe, kelabet, kelembak, dan teh. Dari 23 tumbuhan yang diperoleh, terdapat 4 tumbuhan yang sesuai dengan penggunaan empiris untuk mengatasi penyakit ginjal, diantaranya meniran, akar manis, mimba, dan jinten hitam. Tumbuhan sebagai agen proteksi kerusakan ginjal yang potensial untuk kondisi kerusakan akut, diantaranya ekstrak etanol teh hijau, likopen, jus bawang putih, minyak biji delima, dan serbuk biji kelabet, sedangkan untuk kondisi kronis, diantaranya ekstrak air teh hijau, ekstrak metanol daun delima, atau ekstrak etanol rizoma jahe, kurkumin, minyak biji delima, dan serbuk biji kelabet.
Computerised Accounting System: A Catalyst for Improved Operating Performance of Listed Industrial Goods Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Nworie Gilbert Ogechukwu , Anaike Chiamaka Lauretta , Onyeka Chinwe Miracle
Published: September 2023

The study examined computerised accounting system as a catalyst for improved operating performance of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria. The specific objective was to examine the extent to which computerised accounting system intensity (CASI) affects the operating expenses of listed industrial goods firms. The study adopted ex-post facto research design on a population of thirteen listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria. However, purposive sampling was applied in choosing the sample size on the basis of availability of annual reports from 2012 to 2021. Secondary data were gleaned from the annual reports of the sampled firms over a period of ten years which spanned from 2012 to 2021. The Ordinary Least Square regression analysis was used in estimating the regression estimates for the purpose of hypothesis testing. It was found that the use of CASI significantly reduces operating expenses for listed industrial goods firms (p-value = 0.0057). The study concludes that CASI brings about significant cost savings for listed industrial goods firms through a combination of process automation, improved supply chain efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. The researchers recommend that industrial goods firms that have already implemented CASI should evaluate the effectiveness of their existing systems by determining if their current systems are optimized for maximum efficiency, or if they can be improved to further reduce operating expenses
Lease Financing and Financial Performance of Listed Construction and Real Estate Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Lois Elvis-Wokekoro
Published: September 2023

This study evaluated the effect of lease financing on financial performance of listed construction and real estate companies in Nigeria. Lease financing was proxied by financial lease and operating lease while financial performance was proxied by net profit margin and return on equity. The population of the study consists of six listed construction/real estate companies in Nigeria. The entire population was used as sample size using the census approach. The study employed ex-post facto research design. Secondary data were collected from audited annual financial report of listed construction/real estate companies in Nigeria from 2011-2020. The study adopt the use of descriptive statistics for univariate analysis while hypotheses formulated were tested using multiple regression with the aid of stata 12 statistical software. The findings show that operating lease has a positive and insignificant effect on both net profit margin and return on equity. Also there is a positive and significant effect of financial lease on financial performance. The study concluded that lease financing has a significant effect on financial performance of listed construction and real estate companies on Nigerian Exchange Group. The study recommends amongst others that listed construction and real estate companies should reduce the proportion of operating lease finance in their operations as evidence suggests it negatively affect financial performance (net profit margin). Also, policy makers should increase tax shield for leasing products so as to encourage firms to make use of leasing financing rather than have high credits.
Financial Promotions on Social Media (GC23/2)
Authors: Fines Olivier , Espeute Serena , Goodhart Will , Burton Andrew
Published: September 2023

CFA Institute and the CFA Society of the UK (CFA UK) respond jointly to the FCA’s consultation on financial promotion on social media (GC23/2).
Estimation of Combining Ability for Flowering and Yield Attributes in Bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench)
Authors: Gokilappriya D. , Anuja S. , Kandasamy R. , Sabesan T.
Published: September 2023

The present study on general combining ability effects and specific combining ability effects involves seven parents viz., G1 (Arka Anamika), G2 (Aruna), G3 (Varsha Uphar), G4 (Pusa-5), G5 (MDU-1), G6 (Kashi Kranti), G7 (Ankur-41) with their 21 F1 hybrids through half-diallel mating system. The present investigation was undertaken using Randomized Block Design with three replications. The combining ability effects were estimated for seven characters viz., days to first flowering, days to first fruit harvest, fruit length, fruit girth, fruit weight, number of immature seeds per fruit and fruit yield per plant. The results showed that gca effects of parents and sca effect of hybrids were significantly differed. The SCA variance was higher than the GCA variance that indicates the presence of preponderance of non-additive gene action for all the seven traits i.e., presence of preponderance of non-additive gene action for all characters except number of nodes per plant. Among the parents, G3 was found to be a good general combiner based on the per se performance and gca effects for its flowering and yield traits. Among the 21 F1 hybrids, the crosses G3 x G5 and G4 x G6 were superior on the basis of per se performance and sca effect for flowering and yield attributes. Hence, these hybrids were used for further exploitation of heterosis.
غزو المسمّيات الأجنبية للعربية المعاصرة دراسة في الأسباب والمظاهر والآثار
Authors: القليصي عبد الله أحمد محمد
Published: September 2023

تتناول هذه الدراسة ظاهرة خطيرة تتمثل بغزو المسمّيات الأجنبية للعربية المعاصرة، وتتمظهر في شكلين، هما:

تسمية المواليد بمسميات أجنبية، وخصوصا الإناث منهم.

تسمية المحلات التجارية والشركات والفنادق والمطاعم بمسميات أجنبية.

   وتحاول هذه الدراسة توضيح أسباب الظاهرة ومظاهرها وآثارها، والوصول إلى معالجات ناجعة، والخروج بتوصيات عملية تحد من هذه الظاهرة، وهي مشكلة ذات أبعاد اجتماعية ونفسية وفكرية ولغوية، تتطلب توصيفا علميا موضوعيا يصف المشكلة ويحللها ويوضّح أبعادها ويضع معالجاتها.

          وخلُصت الدراسة إلى ضرورة الوعي بأهمية اللغة العربية في معركة الوعي وترسيخ الهوية، والعمل على حمايتها من اللوثة اللغوية التي تهدد كيانها، ومن أبرز توصيات الدراسة: أهمية تقنين المسميات وضبطها، والتعميم النافذ الذي يحد من المسميات الأجنبية في المواليد، وفي الإعلانات التجارية الإشهارية، واللوحات وأسماء المحلات والشركات بالتنسيق مع إدارة الأحوال المدنية والجهات المعنية.