bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS STRATEGI PEMASARAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PEJUALAN JANGKRIK PADA PERUSAHAAN MAJA FARM DI PESAWARAN
Authors: Pratiwi Dea Anggi , Efriyanti Farida
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT The Maja Farm company in Pesawaran is engaged in, is an individual company engaged in animal husbandry, namely cricket farming. This company is located in Taman Sari Village, Gedung Tataan District, Pesawaran Regency. The Maja Farm company is currently experiencing problems with a decline in sales value from 2018 of 64.9% and in 2019 the percentage decreased to 30.4%. This research was conducted to analyze suitable marketing strategies to increase sales value at Maja Farm Company in Pesawaran. The analytical tool used in this research is SWOT analysis. From the results of IFAS calculations, the total value is 2.80 and EFAS with a total value of 2.55, from these results in the position where the company is in cell 5, namely the integration strategy through horizontal integration or disruption. From the result of the SWOT matrix combination, the most dominant strategy is SO, with a total of 3.55 and a strategy of ST 2.80. Keywords: Marketing Strategy, Sales, SWOT analysis
Pengaruh Inovasi Produk dan Promosi Terhadap Kinerja Pemasaran UMKM di Dusun Gunung Batu, Kecamatan Sumberejo, Kabupaten Tanggamus, Lampung
Authors: Agustina Meli , Sanjaya Vicky F , Hasbullah Hasbullah
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACKProduct innovation and promotion is one indicator to measure the success and success of managing a business. Because product innovation and promotion are variables that are believed to be able to improve marketing performance, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The purpose of this study was to directly examine the product innovation and promotion variables on marketing performance to employees or owners of MSMEs. The number of samples included in this study was 34 and Smart PLS 3 was used as an analytical tool. The results of this study indicate that product innovation and promotion have a positive and significant effect on marketing performance.Keywords: Product Innovation and Promotion on Marketing Performance
PENGARUH CARENT RATIO, NET PROFIT MARGIN, DAN DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO TERHADAP FINANCIAL DISTRESS PERUSAHAAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE ALTMAN SEKTOR PERDAGANGAN, JASA DAN INVESTASI PADA BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Desmon Desmon , Surya Andi , Desyantama Hero
Published: May 2023

AbstractThis study aims to determine the effect of Curent Ratio, Net Profit Margin, Debt to Equity Ratio both simultaneously and partially on the Financial Distress of Service, Trade and Investment companies. The data obtained by the authors for this study were obtained from the Indonesia Stock Exchange, namely the annual financial statements of Services, Trade and Investment companies in 2019 with 36 companies. This study uses a descriptive method with a quantitative approach. The data were analyzed using the Multiple Linear Regression Model approach. Based on the results of data analysis, the regression model was obtained, namely Y= 4,310 + 0,446X1 - 0,062X2 - 0,632X3 + e. The coefficient of determination (R2) = 0.474 or 47.4% variation in the financial distress variable can be explained by variations in the Current ratio, Net profit margin and Debt equity ratio variables, while the remaining 52.8 5 is caused by external factors not included in the model. Based on the F test, the value of Fcount Ftable (11.527 3.28) with a significance of 0.000 0.05, the Ho hypothesis is rejected and the Ha hypothesis accepts, so it can be concluded that the independent variables current ratio (CR), net profit margin (NPM) and debt equity ratio (DER) has a significant effect on the dependent variable financial distress. it can be concluded that the current ratio (CR) variable has a significant effect on the company's financial distress. Variable net profit margin (NPM) obtained a value of t-count t-table (0.671 2.032) with a significance value of 0.507 0.05, it can be concluded that the variable net profit margin (NPM) has no significant effect on the company's financial distress. The debt to equity ratio (DER) variable obtained t-count t-table (3.572 2.032) with a significance value of 0.001 0.05, it can be concluded that the debt to equity ratio (DER) variable has a significant effect on the company's financial distress.Keywords: Financial Distress, Current Ratio, Net Profit Margin, Debt Equity Ratio.
Analisis Strategi Pemasaran UMKM Di Kota Bandar Lampung Sebagai Strategi Bertahan Selama Masa Pandemi
Authors: Adji Rahmad Ramadhan , Mega Selfia Alke
Published: May 2023

Abstrak Kurangnya mobilitas masyarakat sehingga menyebabkan menurunnya daya beli, dikarenakan peraturan pemerintah di masa Pandemi yang membuat UMKM harus membatasi kegiatan jual beli secara langsung. Riset ini bertujuan Untuk mengetahui dan menganalis bagaimana peran strategi pemasaran sebagai strategi bertahan UMKM di Kota Bandar Lampung selama masa pandemi Covid-19 Desain penelitian yang akan dipakai oleh peneliti ialah dengan pendekatan kualitatif. metode kualitatif dipakai ialah agar dapat memperoleh data serta informasi secara alami dan kaya, dan juga dapat mencari tahu secara mendalam terhadap pemasalahan yang diteliti.Berdasarkan hasil dari analisis SWOT, total perhitungan IFAS sebesar 3,55 dan EFAS sebesar 2,86 dari hasil tersebut diperoleh hasil bahwa UMKM di Kota Bandar Lampung pada Matriks Internal- Eksternal berada pada posisi Sel I (konsentrasi melalui integrasi vertikal). Dan, posisi UMKM di Kota Bandar Lampung pada Diagram Analisis SWOT berada pada posisi Kuadran I yaitu pertumbuhan dengan strategi agresif (Growth Oriented Strategy) Kata Kunci : UMKM; Strategi Bauran Pemasaran; Analisis SWOT
Banking Time
Authors: Neuhauser Alex , Mohr Lars
Published: May 2023

«Banking Time» ist eine Methode, die über die Verbesserung der Beziehung zwischen Lehrperson und Lernenden zu einer Reduktion auffälligen Verhaltens im Unterricht führen soll. Im Beitrag werden exemplarisch Resultate einer kontrollierten Einzelfallstudie sowie Befunde aus der Gesamtstudie mit über 80 Schüler:innen berichtet. Die Ergebnisse zur Wirksamkeit der Methode (aus Sicht der Lehrpersonen) deuten darauf hin, dass bereits eine vierwöchige Banking-Time-Intervention positive Effekte auf die Beziehung zum jeweiligen Kind hat. Zudem lassen sich durch die Intervention Verhaltensauffälligkeiten der Lernenden substanziell reduzieren.
Digital Transformation of Teacher Education by Bridging Digital Divide between Teacher Educators and Prospective Teachers
Authors: Aysha Khalil, Nasim Ishaq & Andayani Boedihartono
Published: May 2023

Digitalization has profoundly transformed the organizational processes,activities, experiences and teaching-learning models to fully persuade theshifts and prospects of a blend of digital technologies and their elevatingeffects across whole education sector in an ordered, strategic andhighlighted way. Teacher education is highly influenced by the digitaltransformation globally. In Pakistan, it is imperative to digitallytransform teacher education so that by overcoming the current prevailingchallenges. Digital divide is one of the biggest challenges predominatedin teacher education which necessitates to be bridged for meetinglearning needs of prospective teachers. This research study wasconducted to analyze the need and ways to bring digital transformation inteacher education by bridging the digital divide between teachereducators and prospective teaches. The study was descriptive in naturewhich followed quantitative method whereas sample of this studycomprised of prospective teachers and teacher educators from educationdepartments of three universities of Lahore. The study revealed that thereis a dire need to bring digital transformation in teacher education, whilethere exists a prominent digital divide where prospective teachers arecomparatively more superior in digital competencies and digital literacy.It was also found that digital transformation and digital divide are closelyrelated and occurrence of digital transformation is dependent uponapplying strategies to bridge digital divide. The study suggests that ifteacher education institutions employ some digital divide-bridging strategies like e-Training, digitization of curriculum, enhancing digital infrastructure and devising digital strategies, it is possible to beget digital transformation in teacher education.
Is Theory Really Different from Practice? (A Reflection Further Explored Based on Expert Opinion)
Authors: Muhammad Rizwan Saleem Sandhu
Published: May 2023

This reflection on “is theory really different from practice?” has beenexplored by taking this question to academicians/theorists, practitionersand students to know what is their stance on it. To complete the studysenior level academicians, at least of the rank of AssistantProfessor/Senior Lecturer, from four (04) different domains of study,natural science, management science, social science, computer science,students and practitioners from the same domains have been individuallyinquired through email. Main premise of the reflection was that there wasno difference between theory and practice. Main argument to support thepremise was that both were same because both feed each other, thattheories are actually the captures of practices to be guidance for furtherpractices. A close analysis of all the responses showed that experts haveprincipally supported the premise of the reflection. The study is based onprimary data collected through email survey, the thoughts, analysis andfindings presented in the paper are original. Analysis is based on theresponses of fourteen respondents which limit the generalizability. Thisoffers opportunity to design a future research to get broad based survey.The study has initiated an important debate on the issue of similarity ordifference between theory and practice. This emphasizes thatpractitioners can really benefit from theories in solving their problems.
Assessing the Role of Public-School Council in Utilization of the Non-Salary Budget
Authors: M. Asif Nadeem, Zaib Un Nisa, Manzoor Husain Shah
Published: May 2023

The current quantitative study was designed to ascertain the utilization ofthe Non-Salary Budget (NSB) by engaging members of the SchoolCouncil (SC) in the government schools of Punjab (Pakistan). The study'smajor aim was to identify the gap in the utilization of the problems suchas transparency, and participation of members of school councils'problems regarding no salary budget (NSB) the public schools. Thisstudy's nature is descriptive. The population of this study comprised allrural and urban boys' and girls' public secondary schools situated in theDistrict of Bahawalpur. A sample of 400 participants in 20 schools waschosen through a multistage sampling procedure. A self-preparedquestionnaire was distributed among the randomly selected sample of 356school heads, teachers, clerks, and school council members. Data wereanalyzed through statistical methods for frequency, percentage, mean ofthe data, Standard Deviation, and t-test. The results indicated that theschool committee's role is to enhance educational facilities by using NSB.It faces a lack of parents' support regarding children's academic progress.It is recommended that regular pieces of training for school heads andschool council committee members may be conducted after short periods.Orientation training about the role, responsibilities, and authorities ofmembers of the school council must be conducted at the stage ofcomposing a new school council committee at the Tehsil level.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar IPS melalui Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw pada Siswa Kelas VII.A SMP Islam Khadijah Bagik Nyaka
Authors: Muslim Bukhari
Published: May 2023

This kind of study is regard to Classroom Action Research (CAR) which the target are 29 female student’s seventh grade A Class Islamic Junior High School Khadijah Bagek Nyaka. This study aim to find how far of study result development Social Science subject  with applicate Study Mod Cooperative Jigsaw Type. This study conducted in 2 cycle, from action result that conducted is approved able to increasing study result with reaching classical completeness set in 85 %. Classical completeness 48,82 % obtained in the first cycle with average value 67,59. They able to increased it at seconf stage by 96,55 % with average 86,90. From activity side there are enhancement as well, its obtained in the first cycle from mild active category to very active category. Result of this study provide that applicate of Study Mod Cooperative Jigsaw Type able to increasing student study result in Social Science subject with completeness reach 96,55 %.
Der (Alb-)Traum von der Querfront: Zur Idee einer Allianz der Extreme in digitalen Zeiten
Authors: Fielitz Maik , Marcks Holger , Sick Harald , Bitzmann Hendrik
Published: May 2023

Was sind die Perspektiven einer Allianz von linken und rechten Kräften? Diese Frage wird derzeit insbesondere im Kontext der Ukraine-Politik der Bundesregierung diskutiert, die lagerübergreifend Gegner*innen im politischen Spektrum hat. Dabei befürchten manche Kommentator*innen die Bildung einer »Querfront«, die ihre Schnittmengen in einem eigentümlichen Friedensverständnis, der Nähe zu Putins Russland und einer Gegnerschaft zum hiesigen politischen System mit seiner (militärischen) Westbindung findet. Wie sich diese Befürchtungen historisch informiert qualifizieren lassen, wie sie mit Krisen im digitalen Kontext zusammenhängen und wie sie sich in den Strategiedebatten erklärter Querfront-Akteure widerspiegeln, behandeln wir in unserem Fokus-Thema.
Rheology Of Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers: Understanding The Science ToImprove Results In Clinical Practice
Authors:   Consultant Dermatologist Elite Derma Care clinic king fahd Road , Al Rakah Al janubiyah Al Khobar 34227, saudi Arabia, AlSogair Saad sami
Published: May 2023

Hyaluronic acid fillers are one of the most frequently used in cosmetic procedures. They are popular because of their ability to restore volume to the face, which surgery isn’t capable of. Inside the skin, the implant is subjected to various mechanical forces that vary according to the anatomical area. Every filler has specific rheological properties which change the way it performs in the clinical environment. A sound understanding of how the anatomy of the face works, alongside the rheological properties of the filler, is vital for successful outcomes in facial rejuvenation procedures.
Urban-Rural Differences in Care-Seeking for Childhood Febrile Illnesses Among Mothers of Under-Fives in Anambra State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Community Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University / Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria, Ezenyeaku Chijioke A , Nnebue Chinomnso C ,   Department of Community Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University / Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria, Ezeama Nkiru N ,   Department of Community Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University / Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria, Ezenyeaku Cyril C ,   Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University / Teaching Hospital, Awka, Nigeria, Njelita Ifeoma A ,   Department of Community Medicine, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University / Teaching Hospital, Awka, Nigeria, Nwachukwu Chinyerem C ,   Department of Community Medicine, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University / Teaching Hospital, Awka, Nigeria
Published: May 2023

Background: Despite inroads in treatment and prevention, childhood febrile illnesses remain global public health issues. Optimal care-seeking by mothers could influence health outcomes. Objective: To assess the differences in care-seeking patterns and practices for childhood febrile illnesses among mothers of under–fives in urban and rural areas of Anambra state, Nigeria. Methods: This was a comparative cross-sectional analytical mixed-method study. Multistage sampling technique was used to enrol 600 mothers of under-five children accessing child welfare clinics at the Primary Health Care facilities in Anambra state. Analysis of data was carried out using SPSS version 22; with alpha set at p-value ≤ 0.05.Triangulation of findings of the survey and thematic content analysis of the Focus Group Discussion was done. Results: Appropriate care was sought by 134 (44.7%) of the urban and 125 (43.2%) of the rural respondents (p = 0.458). Prompt appropriate care was sought by 122 (40.7%) of the urban and 98 (36.7%) of the rural respondents (p = 0.042). Distance to the health facility, determinant of place of care-seeking and possession of health insurance were significantly associated with appropriate and prompt care-seeking patterns among the mothers. Conclusions: Appropriate and prompt care-seeking is generally poor among the respondents in both localities. A reorientation of mothers on appropriate and prompt care-seeking practices through continuous health education and other awareness creation processes is needed.
التعليم الجامعي الأهلي في اليمن بين التأييد والمعارضة
Authors: الأغبري أ.د. بدر سعيد على
Published: May 2023

تتم في الآونة الأخيرة مراجعة شاملة في اليمن لدور الدولة في كافة المجالات (1) ومازالت هناك دراسات واتجاهات نحو التحول ومن تلك القضايا الخدمات ، وضرورة تقلص دور الدولة فيها ومن هذه الخدمات التعليم والصحة .
     وقد توسع مجال التعليم بوصفة نشاطاً للدولة ، وتضخم بشكل كبير في السنوات الأخيرة حيث وصل عدد الطلاب في مرحلة التعليم الأساسي إلى 2951334 تلميذأً وتلميذة وعدد مدارسها 12560 مدرسة ، وفي مرحلة التعليم الثانوي العام فقد وصل عدد الطلاب فيه إلى 376080 طالباً وطالبة وبلغ عدد المدارس الثانوية 2833 مدرسة (2) وفي التعليم الجامعي 139822 طالباً وطالبة خلال العام 98/1999م وأصبح مجرد التفكير في إجراء تعديل أو إصلاح يتطلب حذراً شديداً وخطوات متأنية ، حتى لا يصطدم التغيير أو التطوير بقاعدة المتعاملين من أفراد المجتمع التي تمثل غالبية المواطنين ( الطالب + الأسرة ) وفي ضوء التحولات الاقتصادية الجارية وقياساً على السياسات المعلنة للخصخصة فهل يستمر التعليم نشاطاً تعود  ملكيته وإدارته إلى الدولة وهل هذه الاستمرارية لصالح حركة
 
تحديثه أو تطويره وهل رؤية المستقبل تفرض علينا أن نبحث عن صيغ جديدة لشكل ملكية مؤسسات التعليم ونظم إدارته(3) .
      
 
وقد اتجهت اليمن بعد تحقيق الوحدة عام 1990م إلى العناية بالتعليم من جميع جوانبه وانعقد أول مؤتمر وطني لمراجعة أوضاع التعليم التقني والتدريب المهني(4) وتم توحيد التعليم بين شطري الوطن واتسعت رقعة الفرص المتكاملة في التعليم وأصبحت سنوات سن الإلزام تسع سنوات من سن السادسة حتى الخامسة عشرة ، والاتجاه إلى تطوير المناهج وجعلها وظيفية ومتصلة بحياة التلاميذ وانتشرت الجامعات والكليات الجامعية في محافظات اليمن وسمحت الدولة للقطاع الخاص في الاستثمار في التعليم من فتح العديد من المدارس الخاصة والكليات والجامعات الخاصة ونظراً للدور الكبير الذي تلعبه الجامعات من خلال القيام بالتدريس والبحث العلمي وخدمة المجتمع فقد لجأت إليها مؤسسات المجتمع تطلب مساعدتها أو خبرة أساتذتها في وقت السلم كما هو في وقت الحرب ، ومن المعروف أن إنجازات الجامعات في مختلف مجالات الحياة تتوقف بالدرجة الأولى على كفاية القائمين عليها وقدراتهم . وبدلاً من الاتجاه إلى إنشاء الجامعات الأهلية والخاصة.
كان الأجدر بالحكومة وأصحاب رأس المال الوطني أن تقدم العون والمساعدة للجامعات الموجودة من أجل أن تستطيع الوفاء بالتزاماتها العلمية تجاه المجتمع اليمني بالشكل المطلوب.
 
 
(1) الاصلاحات الاقتصادية والمالية والإدارية في الجمهورية اليمنية ، المؤتمر الاقتصادي اليمني الثاني ، صنعاء ، إبريل 1998م
(2) وزارة التربية والتعليم ، المسح التربوي في الجمهورية اليمنية لعام 98/99م .
(3) المجلس الاستشاري بالتعاون مع وزارة التخطيط والتنمية ، التعليم العالي ومتطلبات التنمية واحتياجات سوق العمل في الجمهورية اليمنية ، صنعاء ، نوفمبر 99م
(4) انعقد أو مؤتمر وطني خاص بالتعليم التقني والتدريب المهني بصنعاء خلال الفترة 23 – 27 فبراير 99م، إشراف وزارة العمل والتدريب المهني .
Uma proposta de formação continuada de professores dos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental
Authors: Flôr Cristhiane Carneiro Cunha , Afonso Andreia Francisco , Carneiro Reginaldo Fernando
Published: May 2023

A formação continuada de professores é um espaço importante para discutir e refletir sobre lacunas na formação inicial. Assim, tem-se como objetivo, neste artigo, compreender as contribuições de uma formação continuada para professores dos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental. Para tanto, foi desenvolvida uma pesquisa em que se promoveram encontros quinzenais com a participação de professoras dos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental, bolsistas de iniciação científica, licenciandos em Pedagogia, Matemática e Química, mestrandos, doutorandos e professores universitários. Neste texto, analisa-se um dispositivo construído a partir da escrita de um texto sobre o significado da participação nesses encontros. Emergiram três categorias – Início da Docência, Conteúdos e Práticas e Relações e Interações – que foram analisadas a partir de alguns conceitos da Análise de Discurso francesa. A análise indicou que os participantes do estudo não conheciam a literatura nem as discussões sobre o início de carreira de professores. Além disso, apontou que nos cursos de formação há preponderância da teoria sobre a prática, embora haja um movimento na perspectiva de ouvir o professor e suas necessidades, considerando também suas histórias como aspectos que influenciam em suas aprendizagens e sua prática. Ainda revelou a importância dos processos de socialização para os professores iniciantes e dos encontros do grupo como um espaço em que os participantes puderam compartilhar ideias, interagir, dialogar e aprender com os outros, rompendo com uma formação autoritária, para promover uma mais lúdica.
Da peça radiofônica à peça sonora: ecos e sintonias na pedagogia do teatro
Authors: Cerejeira Thiago de Lima Torreão , Figueiredo Laura Maria de , Alves Jefferson Fernandes
Published: May 2023

As experiências cênicas virtuais que vêm sendo desenvolvidas no Brasil por grupos de pessoas com deficiência visual no ciberespaço, intituladas por estes de audionovelas ou montagens, instigam à reflexão acerca dos processos criativos cênicos e do teatro na contemporaneidade em simbiose com as novas mídias, considerando, desse modo, formas alternativas de copresencialidade e recepção. Trazidas ao contexto escolar e articuladas aos jogos de improvisação, tais experiências embasaram os processos de criação artística de três oficinas de teatro desenvolvidas em uma escola pública de Natal/RN, em 2018, com uma turma de 8º ano do ensino fundamental, composta por vinte alunos com faixa etária entre 13 e 17 anos, com e sem deficiência visual. A observação do movimento construído na pesquisa se deu na transição do eixo da presença na cena teatral, e, portanto, da visibilidade, para o eixo da audibilidade, incorrendo na perspectiva do que estamos designando como peça sonora. Admitimos, assim, que tal incursão pode instigar um olhar para novas formas de recepção, a partir de um itinerário que provoca a imaginação criativa por meio de um processo de escuta, levando à reflexão teórica acerca dessas práticas pedagógicas no ensino de teatro. Tal enfoque leva em conta, por sua vez, as abordagens que recuperam as matrizes da tradição oral aliadas à contação de histórias (ZUMTHOR, 2007; BUSATTO, 2013), tendo como referência as peças radiofônicas desenvolvidas por Bertolt Brecht e Walter Benjamin a partir de 1929, na perspectiva de uma cultura do ouvir e ressignificando o próprio conceito do corpo que se torna voz, redimensionado nesses processos focados na potência da palavra oral.
Diálogo sobre infâncias mexicanas na pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Lugo Norma Alicia Del Río , Losso Mariela Andrea
Published: May 2023

Esta entrevista faz parte de uma série documentada na Rede Emili@, que se propõe a divulgar pesquisas acadêmicas e reflexões coletivas sobre infância, educação e política. O documento que apresentamos sintetiza uma análise dos efeitos da pandemia na vida de crianças e adolescentes no México. Norma del Río Lugo descreve a situação socioeconômica e política, com ênfase na situação precária das políticas públicas -antes, durante e depois- da fase de isolamento social pela pandemia de COVID-19. Refletimos sobre como os Estados conseguiram - ou não - responder à situação social gerada durante a pandemia, o tipo de programas, políticas e ações implantadas com base em direitos. Nesta experiência compartilhada, ela destacou a relevância do papel dos Estados na vida das crianças e seus direitos. Norma del Río Lugo analisa as experiências da infância e o papel preponderante das mulheres durante a pandemia, enfatizando a necessidade de políticas de atenção urgente. Nesse contexto, a violação de direitos tem sido dramática para a população infantil, com aumento dos índices de pobreza, falta de acesso à educação e serviços de saúde, aumento dramático da desnutrição e situações de violência.
Strategic management of a public administration unit using Balanced Scorecard method
Authors:   Timiș County Council, Romania, Coifan Viorel , Nica Alin ,   Mayor of Dudeștii Noi, Romania
Published: May 2023

The strategic planning, finalized in a Development Strategy (DS), is becoming an important tool of the strategic management of an Administrative Territorial Unit (ATU, commune, municipality and county). The performance management through the performance management systems (PMS) is becoming absolute necessary and the used tools are in an on-going process. Balanced Scorecard (BSC) is a strategic planning and management tool that align the internal activities of an administrative or economic entity to its vision and strategy, improve the internal and external communications and monitor the entity’s performance. The objectives of this study are: (1) to develop a BSC model designed for the public administration, and (2) to show how to implement such a tool for a medium sized commune. Consequently, the research approach was developed in two phases. First, the identification of strategic objectives using Delphi technique, and second, the development of a tailored model for a commune, Dudeștii Noi located in the Timiș Country (West Region of Romania). Based on the proposed approach, the commune’s strategic priorities (Infrastructure, Culture/Tourism/Leisure time, Environment and Social/Health/Education) and the strategic objectives were mapped and introduced in a strategy map using BSC. Lead indicators and lag indicators were defined. Finally, the research conclusions indicate some BSC model’s possible developments for larger ATUs (municipalities, counties).
Formal or Informal Marketing Planning? A Small Insight from Maltese SMEs Managers
Authors:   Politehnica University Timisoara, Miclea Șerban , Theuma Nadia ,   University of Malta
Published: May 2023

A subject that concerns different scholars and practitioners is what approach to marketing planning is best for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)? Depending on the manager’s style/ability and business domain, there are examples in which marketing plans are neither explicitly stated, nor written, while others are noted down, have clear objectives, specific actions and perceivable budgets. Either way, each approach (formal or informal) shows a profitable enterprise. Our research objective is to shed some light upon Maltese SMEs manager’s approach to marketing planning, by investigating the relationship between marketing activities, firm size and field of business.
Risk Mitigation in Project Management Theoretical Issues and Case Study
Authors:   Politehnica University Timişoara, Oltean Radu , Zglobiu Adrian-Cosmin ,   Politehnica University Timişoara, Rus Marioara ,   Politehnica University Timişoara
Published: May 2023

The objective of this article is to evaluate how the risk management process is used in the software development industry and how practitioners are managing risks in early stages of a project. Further, a description of how risk assessment might help to mitigate risks associated to events that could occur to different phases of a project life cycle will be presented. The core of the research is the theoretical approach for designing a simulation model to estimate costs prior to a project. In the application part, this model is implemented using a case study and the results of the estimation costs which are analyzed and simulated using the theoretical framework of Monte Carlo simulation model are presented. In the conclusions section the final recommendations are drawn up.
Emission control using Carbon Silencer
Authors:   Automobile Engineering, SNS College of Technology, India., S Mohammed Shihab , K Moulie , M Musthak Ahamed , M Suraj , P Leon Dharmadurai
Published: May 2023

: For the purpose of mitigating emission and noise in an automotive exhaust system, a carbon silencer is utilized. It is assembled using a perforated hollow metal tube, external casing, activated charcoal and a solution of limestone. The engine's exhaust pipe is connected to the carbon silencer. The hazardous sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides elements generated by the engine are filtered by activated charcoal. Compared to sound produced in a traditional silencer, sound produced within limestone water is less audible. This is primarily due to little sprockets in water molecules, which reduces its amplitude and hence the sound level. Due to the presence of activated charcoal which has more surface area than regular charcoal it is known as Carbon Silencer. When tested in a single cylinder 4-stroke petrol engine, the noise and smoke levels are significantly lower compared to a typical silencer. Automobiles contribute the majority of pollutants, which include carbon monoxide (CO), unburned hydrocarbons (HC), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and lead. Other sources include electric power plants, industrial and household fuel usage, trash burning, and industrial processes. Carbon silencers are used to decrease emissions and noise
Multiphase Interleaved Converter Based on Cascaded Non-Inverting Buck-Boost Converter
Authors:   Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Dr.mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, India., S Kavya , Kumaran Priyanka , K Selvaprakash , D Gnanaprakasam
Published: May 2023

This paper proposes an interleaved buck-boost converter with fewer switches. A single buck converter is followed by n parallel interleaved boost converters in the proposed converter. Aside from the reduced switch count, the proposed converter has the following benefits: soft start-up and shutdown capabilities. Furthermore, the buck stage protects power electronic devices and isolates the supply during load failure or overload. Furthermore, with the same switching scheme, the proposed converter can function as an interleaved boost converter for high voltage gain requirements. Furthermore, it provides quick dynamic performance with a smooth transition from buck to boost mode. This paper investigates the proposed three-phase interleaved buck-boost converter's eight operating zones for non-overlapping gate signal operation.
Crisis theories: Tendential fall in the rate of profit, underconsumption and economic crises in the 21st century
Authors: Heimerl Nikolaus
Published: May 2023

Marxist crisis theory is concerned with uncovering the underlying causes of recurring economic crises in capitalism. This paper’s contribution is to compare the theoretical assessments and implications of theories of a tendential fall in the rate of profit and underconsumptionist theories as well as to assess their relevance for recurring economic crises in a short descriptive empirical analysis of the economic crisis in 2001, the Great Recession after 2007 and the crisis of 2020. Theories of a tendential fall in the rate of profit focus on the production process, asserting that reducing the share of living labour in production through the mechanization of production eventually leads to a declining profit rate. As the profit rate is the main driver of accumulation, this leads to an interruption of accumulation, i.e. crisis. In contrast, underconsumptionist theories focus on the sphere of circulation, identifying the inevitably recurring lack of aggregate demand as the main cause of crisis. Profit rates in the U.S. fell before the crises of 2001, 2007 and 2020, while the data does not show declining consumption before the respective crises. This suggests that falling rates of profit rather than declining consumption caused the crises of 2001 and 2007. The shutdown of production due to the Covid-19 pandemic caused the 2020 crisis, but the data suggests that declining profitability was already an issue before the onset of the crisis.
Diffuse Gefühle: Wie Einkommensunterschiede in Österreich bewertet werden
Authors: Baumgarten Florian , Hofmann Julia
Published: May 2023

Seit Jahrzehnten dokumentieren Umfragen die Beunruhigung der österreichischen Bevölkerung über (wachsensende) soziale Ungleichheit. Maßnahmen zur Ungleichheitsreduktion scheinen dennoch weitgehend gesellschaftlich umstritten. Dieser Beitrag untersucht mittels Fokusgruppen unterschiedliche Assoziationen von Respondent:innen bei gebräuchlichen Fragen zu Einkommensungleichheit in Surveys. Die qualitative Auswertung zeigt die Vielfalt an Deutungen und hinterfragt folglich die Konstruktvalidität klassischer Survey-Items. Konsens herrschte in den Fokusgruppen über die wichtige Rolle genderspezifischer Einkommensungleichheiten und die Dominanz des Leistungsprinzips, dessen Definition selbst allerdings hart umkämpft ist. Zudem artikulieren Teilnehmer:innen Ohnmachtsgefühle hinsichtlich der Umsetzbarkeit von Maßnahmen zur Ungleichheitsreduktion, die etwa auf Staats- und Elitenskepsis zurückzuführen sind. Schließlich zeigt die Studie Fluidität von Ungleichheitseinstellungen, die sich beispielsweise in inkonsistentem Antwortverhalten in den Fokusgruppen äußert, sowie ein Phänomen, das als „Reden über andere“ bezeichnet werden kann.
EVALUATING THE ROBUSTNESS OF YOLO OBJECT DETECTION ALGORITHM IN TERMS OF DETECTING OBJECTS IN NOISY ENVIRONMENT
Authors: BAKIR Halit , BAKIR Rezan
Published: May 2023

Our daily lives are impacted by object detection in many ways, such as automobile driving, traffic control, medical fields, etc. Over the past few years, deep learning techniques have been widely used for object detection. Several powerful models have been developed over the past decade for this purpose. The YOLO architecture is one of the most important cutting-edge approaches to object detection. Researchers have used YOLO in their object detection tasks and obtained promising results. Since the YOLO algorithm can be used as an object detector in critical domains, it should provide a quite high accuracy both in noisy and noise-free environments. Consequently, in this study, we aim to carry out an experimental study to test the robustness of the YOLO v5 object detection algorithm when applied to noisy environments. To this end, four case studies have been conducted to evaluate this algorithm's ability to detect objects in noisy images. Specifically, four datasets have been created by injecting an original quality image dataset with different ratios of Gaussian noise. The YOLO v5 algorithm has been trained and tested using the original high-quality dataset. Then, the trained YOLO algorithm has been tested using the created noisy image datasets to monitor the changes in its performance in proportion to the injected Gaussian noise ratio. To our knowledge, this type of performance evaluation study did not conduct before in the literature. Furthermore, there are no such noisy image datasets have been shared before for conducting these types of studies. The obtained results showed that the YOLO algorithm failed to handle the noisy images efficiently besides degrading its performance in proportion to noise rates.
The European Union and health security in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Ćurčić Slađana
Published: May 2023

The paper considers health security in the European Union, before and during the COVID19 pandemic, through the analysis of the EU strategic-normative, political and institutional framework in this area. The aim was to determine whether the changes in the field of public health at the EU level, induced by the COVID19 pandemic, contributed to defining a clear approach of the Union to health security and to strengthening its global role in this field. Although the concept of health security is still subject to different and broad interpretations, its practical importance comes to the fore primarily in periods of health crises. Thus, at the EU level, pandemics and epidemics of infectious diseases, as well as threats from bioterrorism, have stimulated more intensive reflections on health security in a theoretical, political and practical sense. Therefore, in this paper health security is analyzed with a focus on infectious diseases as one of the serious and emerging health threats. Methodologically, the paper is based on content analysis, first of all academic literature on health security, the most important strategic documents, health policies and mechanisms of the EU. The analysis showed that the health security field at the EU level has not yet been developed to such an extent that we could talk about a coherent approach to health security, that reflects a collective (European) vision. Namely, that approach varies from the humanocentric paradigm, which is embodied in the Union's commitment to human rights, human development and the general health needs of "ordinary" people, to the traditional, state-centric one, which came to the fore through the unilateral actions of the members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, awareness of the need for a broader, common approach to serious health threats, became clearer after dealing with the consequences of this isolationist policies of the member states. Therefore, we still couldn't talk about global EU actorness in this area, despite the Union's expressed desire for a leadership role, especially stimulated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Namely, the COVID-19 crisis simultaneously shed light on numerous vulnerabilities and shortcomings of the EU health security regime and opened the way for reforms and improvements in this area. Taking into account that the COVID-19 crisis caused both geopolitical consequences and a crisis in international relations, this is an additional reason for strengthening the position of the EU in global health governance. Therefore, at this moment, the changes in the EU, prompted by COVID-19 can be seen as just one more step on the way to strengthening the future position of the EU in global health security.
El papel de la geografía física y humana en la evolución del pueblo godo en la obra de Jordanes
Authors: Llidó Miravé Javier
Published: May 2023

Este artículo se centra en el papel de las descripciones geográficas de la Getica de Jordanes en relación con la evolución cultural del pueblo godo. Para ello, se atiende tanto a elementos pertenecientes al ámbito de la geografía física, como pudieran ser las noticias de montes o ríos, como de la geografía humana, prestando especial atención al fenómeno urbano y su significación simbólica. Se concluye que Jordanes hizo uso de la geografía como un canal a través del cual expresar la salida del salvajismo y la entrada de los godos en la alta cultura por medio del paso de un modo de vida propio de los animales a la admiración de las ciudades, así como su empleo como medio para apoyar la credibilidad del conjunto de su narración.
El trabajo de la mujer en la Lleida bajomedieval a través de la documentación de los «Llibres de Crims»
Authors: Guillermo Martín Jovita
Published: May 2023

Este estudio tiene como objetivo principal profundizar en el conocimiento de las principales actividades laborales desarrolladas por las mujeres en la ciudad de Lleida a lo largo de la Baja Edad Media, a través de la documentación generada por el tribunal penal de Coltellades. Un análisis detenido de los Llibres de Crims que se guardan en el Archivo Municipal de Lleida permite valorar la importante contribución de la mujer al conjunto de la sociedad leridana y al desarrollo de su economía, ya sea en actividades campesinas o propiamente urbanas, de forma autónoma o colaborando de forma activa con el grupo familiar.
El señorío jurisdicional: enfrentamientos y confluencias entre monarquías y aristocracias (Cataluña-Castilla, siglos XII-XV)
Authors: Martínez Giralt Alejandro , Muñoz Gómez Víctor
Published: May 2023

El presente trabajo tiene por objeto el estudio comparado del desarrollo y expansión del señorío jurisdiccional en la Península Ibérica entre los siglos XII y XV. Para ello se analiza este proceso en Cataluña, dentro de la Corona de Aragón, y en Castilla. En él, interesa poner de relieve las pugnas y confluencias entre poderes monárquicos y aristocracias laicas en relación a la extensión y ejercicio de los derechos señoriales vinculados a la jurisdicción (justicia y exacción, primordialmente) en ambos territorios. Pese a las diferencias entre las dinámicas operadas en Cataluña y en Castilla, resulta notable comprobar ciertas tendencias confluyentes. Así, la generalización del señorío jurisdiccional en ambos territorios contribuyó a frágiles equilibrios de poder entre la reafirmación de la autoridad regia y el fortalecimiento del poder territorial de la aristocracia señorial.
Borders of Ecclesiastical Power in the Medieval City: The Perception of Coimbra’s Parochial Network through the Case of the Parish of the Monastery of Santa Cruz (Eleventh to Fourteenth Centuries)
Authors: Campos Maria Amélia
Published: May 2023

El siglo XII fue importante para la definición política y territorial del reino de Portugal. Durante esa centuria, Coímbra fue elegida por Alfonso Enríquez –el primer rey portugués– como sede de la monarquía y asistió a la fundación del monasterio de Santa Cruz, a extramuros de la ciudad. En el periodo de establecimiento de este monasterio fueron emitidos documentos que nos permiten demarcar el área correspondiente a la parroquia def São João, bajo la jurisdicción de Santa Cruz. Mediante el análisis de estas y otras fuentes escritas en los siglos XII, XIII y XIV, en este trabajo se examinarán el proceso de territorialización de la parroquia de São João y la definición de una red parroquial en Coímbra. Además de estudiar los límites de las nueve parroquias de la ciudad, hasta donde las fuentes lo permitan, se tratarán de examinar los sentimientos de pertenencia de los habitantes de dichas parroquias.
Severo de Málaga, un obispo de la Hispania bizantina
Authors: Jiménez Sánchez Juan Antonio , Maymó Capdevila Pere
Published: May 2023

En el presente trabajo, se estudia la biografía de Severo de Málaga, obispo de esta ciudad durante la segunda mitad del siglo vi, momento en que esta sede se hallaba bajo dominio bizantino. Los únicos datos conocidos acerca de este personaje provienen del De uiris illustribus de Isidoro de Sevilla; pese a tal escasez documental, esta y otras fuentes indirectas permiten reconstruir los principales hitos vitales de Severo. Se analizan asimismo su producción literaria, tanto la conservada como la desaparecida, así como su posible actividad edilicia.
Los banquetes funerarios en la Galicia medieval: mentalidad, sociedad y pervivencia en las fiestas de la muerte
Authors: Sánchez Sánchez Xosé M.
Published: May 2023

Este artículo explorará desde la historia social de las mentalidades una de las formas más notorias de celebración fúnebre en el reino de Galicia durante la Edad Media: los banquetes funerarios. Y lo hará desde la perspectiva de la larga duración, considerando en espacio, tiempo y forma el camino transcurrido entre dos fuentes que los documentan para todo el período: los Capitula Martini, del II concilio de Braga, en el año 572; y la pragmática de los Reyes Católicos que reglamenta para Galicia la celebración de los llamados mortuorios, en 1495. Desde ambas, certificaremos la celebración de unos prandia ad defunctorum en el noroeste como solemnidad cristianizada desde la tradición imperial, y la pervivencia de estas formas conmemorativas luctuosas hasta constituir un comportamiento documentable a finales del siglo XV. Un camino en el cual marcaremos además el cambio que tales celebraciones experimentan: de un culto altomedieval vinculado a lo espiritual y cultual, a una práctica más relacionada con la diferenciación social de los grupos familiares en la baja Edad Media.
La transición del óptimo climático medieval a la pequeña edad de hielo a través del poblamiento: de la cora de Santaver a los terrenos de la Orden de Santiago en La Mancha (siglos X al XVI)
Authors: Parra Aguilar Leonor , Arteaga Cardineau Carlos
Published: May 2023

En los territorios más al suroeste de la Cora de Santaver, se desarrolló un complejo sistema de hábitats a partir del siglo X. En este trabajo, se ha pretendido evaluar este entramado poblacional rural con la intención de comprender su evolución a lo largo de los siglos y, especialmente su relación con dos periodos climáticos que se sucedieron en el tiempo: el Óptimo Climático Medieval y la Pequeña Edad del Hielo. Para ello, fue fundamental cruzar los datos obtenidos a través de las fuentes documentales históricas, las investigaciones arqueológicas existentes y el trabajo de campo, con los estudios que se han realizado sobre climatología histórica dentro del contexto cronológico propuesto. A esto, se sumaron los resultados obtenidos de los análisis realizados a través de los Sistemas de Información Geográfico, de los que ha derivado una cartografía detallada.
On Neutrosophic Relations in Group Theory
Authors: Mohammed Abed Majid , Jarwan Dunia Alawi , Salih Marrwa Abdallah
Published: May 2023

In this paper, we study neutrosophic of some triple relations or neutrosophic triple set (NTS) and related to the homomorphism groups.  Various properties like equivalent relation, product, intersection and the union are studied. We showed several equivalent relations in group theory with new examples about neutrosophic homomorphism. Finally, some definitions, examples and other remarks of neutrosophic of these relations are given.
EFNA3 is involved in Immune Regulation and the Ras Signal Pathway in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors:   Brain Function and Disease Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China, Zheng Churun , Wu Jie ,   Brain Function and Disease Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China, Ji Xiaoyu ,   Brain Function and Disease Laboratory, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, China
Published: May 2023

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common disease. Multitarget therapy has been considered to be effective. EphrinA3 (EFNA3) ligand has been proven to be related to many cancers but is rarely reported in HCC. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical significance and mechanism of EFNA3 in HCC. EFNA3 ligand has been related to many cancers. By analyzing data from the gene expression omnibus (GEO) and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) databases with R software, EFNA3 was found highly expressed in patients with HCC, and the group with higher EFNA3 expression in patients with HCC had a significantly poorer prognosis. EFNA3 expression was of high diagnostic value and can be an independent clinical prognostic factor in HCC according to the COX regression and the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Anomalies in the EFNA3 gene suggested a poor prognosis in patients with HCC analyzed by cBioPortal. The expression of EFNA3 was positively correlated with the infiltration of immune cells and two immune checkpoints. The function of EFNA3 and its related genes has been linked to the Ras signal pathway and affected the development of HCC. Based on exploring the clinical value of EFNA3, this study used the bioinformatics method to reveal the role of EFNA3 in immune regulation and its possible mechanism in hepatocellular carcinoma.