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Innovative technologies in the logistics system
Authors: Reznik Nadiia
Published: September 2024

This article highlights the importance of the latest technologies and innovative logistics as the most effective element of the logistics activities of enterprises. The essence of the most modern and progressive technologies is described in detail, their advantages and features of implementation in real-time conditions are determined. The impact of these technologies on logistics and supply chains is analyzed. It has been established that the participants of the logistics chain are able to create a transparent and effective system of transaction recording, asset tracking and documentation management using the most promising innovative technologies in the logistics field. The effects that the subjects of the logistics chain receive from the introduction of the latest technologies are outlined. It has been proven that the use of progressive innovations in logistics can ensure the growth of the effective activity of any enterprise, reduce the total costs for the implementation of flow processes and improve the quality of customer service as a whole.
Economic security of the enterprise: modern challenges and threats
Authors: Zahorodnia Alona , Fedorenko Tetiana
Published: September 2024

In this article is defined and analyzed the concept of economic security of enterprises. The article examines various aspects of economic security of an enterprise, in particular, the classification of threats that may adversely affect its activities. Internal and external threats, their sources, nature, probability of realization and possible consequences are characterized. The methods of neutralizing these threats are considered, in particular, the possibility of creating a sustainable system of economic security at an enterprise and measures to minimize risks and threats are considered. The principles and stages of implementation of security measures that allow an enterprise to more effectively withstand potential challenges are presented.
Teacher Learning Management
Authors: Samsudding Samsudding , Thaha Hisban , Hasbi Hasbi
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to provide an overview of the implementation of teacher learning management in improving student academic achievement at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Darussalam Buriko. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation using a qualitative descriptive method. The findings indicate that effective learning management at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Darussalam Buriko involves three key stages: (1) Learning Planning: Lesson plans and other administrative tools are prepared, although often only to meet administrative requirements. (2) Implementation: Teachers generally follow their lesson plans, except in certain subjects where they rely solely on student textbooks. (3) Evaluation: This involves formative and summative assessments and evaluations of students' spiritual and social attitudes. Improved student learning outcomes are evidenced by fewer remedial cases attributed to teachers' innovative methods. However, challenges include insufficient infrastructure, additional teacher assignments, inadequate knowledge of planning and implementation, limited study duration, and student-related issues such as afternoon drowsiness, lack of enthusiasm, and discipline problems.This study aimed to provide an overview of the implementation of teacher learning management in improving student academic achievement at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Darussalam Buriko. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation using a qualitative descriptive method. The findings indicate that effective learning management at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Darussalam Buriko involves three key stages: (1) Learning Planning: Lesson plans and other administrative tools are prepared, although often only to meet administrative requirements. (2) Implementation: Teachers generally follow their lesson plans, except in certain subjects where they rely solely on student textbooks. (3) Evaluation: This involves formative and summative assessments and evaluations of students' spiritual and social attitudes. Improved student learning outcomes are evidenced by fewer remedial cases attributed to teachers' innovative methods. However, challenges include insufficient infrastructure, additional teacher assignments, inadequate knowledge of planning and implementation, limited study duration, and student-related issues such as afternoon drowsiness, lack of enthusiasm, and discipline problems.
The Image of the US Army in American movies: The Soft Power of American Cinema
Authors: Melkumyan Yuliana , Melkonyan Nvard , Javadyan Sofi
Published: September 2024

The formation of the army's image has acquired newfound significance in our time. Paradoxically, alongside the spread of humanist ideology, the number of violent conflicts worldwide is increasing. These stimulates the need for propaganda aimed at shaping the image of the army and enhancing the attractiveness of service. As one of the world's largest military forces, the US army has engaged in a diverse array of conflicts with over 750 military bases in approximately 80 countries (Kohli 2020). A diverse range of tools is employed to shape the image of the US army, including media, recruitment campaigns, social media, public events, etc. Among these tools, movies have their specific role. While traditionally intended for entertainment, movies have been used for over a century as a means to shape public opinion. This article delves into the main attributes of the US Army as a social institution, analyzing its four fundamental characteristics: the Militia Tradition, Mobilization Miracles, Man-Mindedness, Maritime Influence, the weapon and the enemy as distinctive attributes. Additionally, it features the seven core values of the US Army: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. The article provides a detailed analysis of how various components of movie production tools communicate the attributes and core values of the US Army and contribute to shaping its image, examining a high-viewership movie “Interceptor” (2022). The goal of the study was to find out the image of the US Army that “Interceptor” projects and to identify the verbal and visual communicative means it uses for this purpose. The content analysis made it possible to distinguish verbal and visual elements of the movie, encompassing human voice, mise-en-scène, as well as film editing techniques, to identify and highlight the messages and ideas conveyed about the attributes of the US Army.
Strategic prospects for using international experience of foreign investment in Armenia
Authors: Ghambaryan Gohar G. , Mkhitaryan Vardan , Ayriyants Anzhela
Published: September 2024

The article analyzes the strategic prospects for creating stable conditions for attracting additional volumes of foreign investment in the Armenian economy, which is due to the lack of own funds for sustainable social and economic development. The relevance of issues related to the role and place of foreign investment in Armenia, occurring due to the globalization of the world and regional economy, creating or limiting conditions for the movement of capital, has increased sharply in light of the sharp intensification of the policy of attracting foreign investment in the South Caucasus region. The practical experience of the transition period of the market economy of Armenia is summarized, as the country became more dependent on the level of regional and global integration. At this time, flows of foreign capital emerged not only in the form of government borrowings, but also in the form of diaspora transfers, assistance from international organizations, and the creation of joint ventures with Armenian entrepreneurs. Restrictions on obtaining high technologies, both in the form of goods and technical documentation, and in the form of direct investment, were gradually lifted.
The War Against Ukraine and the EU: Facing New Realities, edited by Claudia Wiesner and Michèle Knodt. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. XIII, 230 pp. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35040-5.
Authors: Mkrtchyan Manya
Published: September 2024

This book discusses the multiple implications of the war against Ukraine for the EU political system. It draws on a number of different authors to analyse the main dimensions of the Russian attack on Ukraine and the subsequent large-scale war, which impact the global order and EU foreign policy. In the context of war and Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU needs to position itself in a changing world order, internal and external challenges to liberal democracy and the development of its strategic autonomy. In various chapters of the book, the development and strengthening of strategic partnership and friendship with Ukraine is considered by the EU as one of the central foreign policy priorities. Without the support of the Ukrainian partner, it is difficult for the EU to achieve positive results in European politics and play the role of an influential power in the international arena. In this context, various authors note that only the formation of political and economic ties between the EU and Ukraine will be the optimal way out of the full-scale war and crisis that Ukraine has found itself in. Only the combination of opportunities and efforts will allow the Ukrainian political elite and society to eventually stand on par with leading European countries.
Economic and Environmental Degradation in ASEAN: A Focus on Indonesia, Singapore, and Myanmar
Authors:   Department of Economic and Development, Faculty of Economics, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia., Ramadanti Sarindang Suci , Azwardi Azwardi ,   Department of Economic and Development, Faculty of Economics, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia., Subardin Muhammad ,   Department of Economic and Development, Faculty of Economics, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia.
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze the determinants of greenhouse gas emissions in several ASEAN countries. The research utilizes secondary data from the World Bank covering the period from 1990 to 2019, employing panel data regression with Fixed Effect Model (FEM) estimation. The findings reveal that all independent variables in the study have a significant relationship with CO2 emissions, with coefficients below 1, indicating an inelastic effect. Specifically, higher GDP per capita increases CO2 emissions, while higher FDI reduces them. This suggests that while economic growth contributes to higher CO2 emissions, foreign investment may help reduce emissions. It is important to note that these results are specific to the countries studied (Indonesia, Singapore, and Myanmar) and cannot be generalized to other countries.
CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
Authors: Anil Mr Anil CM , kaur cheema Dr. Parampal
Published: September 2024

Healthy coronary arteries have smooth walls through which blood can easily flow. When there’s damage to an artery wall, plaque gets trapped in those crevices inside the artery lumen.Plaque deposits are made of fats, cholesterols, inflammatory cells, and calcium. A healthy lifestyle can help keep the arteries strong and clear of plaque. To improve heart health, Quit smoking, Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, Exercise often, Maintain a healthy weight, Eat a low-fat, low-salt diet that's rich in fruits, vegetables and whole
A review on preparation, properties and applications of graphene composites
Authors: Tehseen Palwasha , Ali Muhammad , Ghaffar Aisha , Jabbar Abdul , Mahmood Umair , Perveen Sonia , Mehmood Sadia , Irshad Urooj , Riaz Suman
Published: September 2024

The flexible and bending materials technology is focusing on graphene-based materials. A popular technique for its production is chemical vapour deposition. Raman spectroscopy indicated its high quality; oxidation experiments demonstrate its substantial impermeability, and scanning electron microscopy reveals that the films are continuous over broad areas. Due to its unique properties, such as mechanical, electrical, and optical characteristics and highly readily functionalizable derivatives, graphene has emerged as a perfect candidate for the realisation of flexible electronics. Biomedical assistance, membranes, flexible wearable sensors, actuators, electronics, etc, show great promise for using graphene-based materials and their composites. This study delves into the synthesis methods of graphene composites to explore their various applications and overcome technological problems. It explores the discoveries of better mechanical characteristics and conductivity, providing insight into the future of advanced materials. The findings show that graphene and its derivatives can create nanocomposites with various polymer matrices. Graphene varieties, including pristine graphene, graphene oxide, and reduced graphene oxide, were introduced in our study. This study also investigates nanocomposites containing multiple graphene, inorganic, and polymeric components, including polymer/GR, activated carbon/GR, metal oxide/GR, metal/graphene, and carbon fibre/GR.
Modelagem cinética da cristalização do monourato de sódio mono-hidratado via equação mestra
Authors:   , Sousa Lâna Maria de
Published: September 2024

Gota é uma doença crônica caracterizada como uma artrite inﬂamatória que de- corre da deposição de cristais de monourato de sódio mono-hidratado (MSUM) no ﬂuido sinovial humano. Os modelos cinéticos que poderiam ser utilizados para des- crever o crescimento de cristais de MSUM são escassos na literatura. A diﬁculdade encontrada em estudos sobre o crescimento de estruturas moleculares em meios ﬁsio- lógicos depende do nível descritivo do sistema de interesse. Em geral, investigações a respeito da cinética de cristalização requerem abordagens que envolvem equações di- ferenciais temporais, as quais dependem dos mecanismos de crescimento. A presente pesquisa teve como objetivo principal desenvolver um modelo cinético que permi- tisse descrever, ao menos qualitativamente, a cinética de crescimento dos cristais de MSUM levando em consideração a viscosidade do meio. Em primeiro lugar, realizou- se a caracterização do sistema físico para determinar as ordens de grandeza e as escalas de tempo e de comprimento apropriadas para o desenvolvimento do traba- lho. Revisou-se o tratamento já empregado na literatura, o qual é caracterizado por equações diferenciais de ordem q. Foi veriﬁcada a discordância da solução adotada nos trabalhos onde q = 2 em relação à reprodução das análises experimentais reali- zadas. Então, buscou-se utilizar as soluções gerais obtidas para estas equações a ﬁm de descrever os poucos dados experimentais encontrados na literatura, tarefa que se revelou elusiva. Por último, foi proposta uma nova modelagem para a cinética de cristalização dos cristais de MSUM fundamentada na equação mestra. Para validar a solução da equação diferencial encontrada para a concentração de monômeros em solução, realizou-se uma comparação com os dados experimentais obtidos em dife- rentes condições. Tal abordagem teórica permitiu uma descrição simples e transpa- rente da cinética de crescimento de cristais de monourato de sódio mono-hidratado, sendo esta capaz de descrever qualitativamente os efeitos relacionados à viscosidade e à concentração inicial de sementes. Palavras-chave: Gota. Cinética de crescimento. Cristalização. Equação mestra. Viscosidade.
Trabalho e pandemia da Covid-19: novos e velhos desafios para as mães técnico-administrativas da Universidade Federal de Viçosa
Authors:   , David Lícia de Castro
Published: September 2024

Nos anos de 2020 e 2021 o mundo vivenciou o chamado processo de isolamento social, diante da pandemia da Covid-19. Assistiu-se a mudanças drásticas, desde a restrição ao convívio social, o elevado número de óbitos, até mudanças profundas nas condições de desenvolvimento do trabalho, tema central deste estudo. A presente pesquisa analisou as estratégias de conciliação entre as responsabilidades profissionais e responsabilidades familiares adotadas pelas servidoras técnico-administrativas da Universidade Federal de Viçosa, com filhos matriculados na Educação Infantil, durante o período de trabalho remoto. Para tal, consistiu-se enquanto objetivos específicos: identificar as condições do trabalho, realizado de forma remota, por estas servidoras durante a pandemia da Covid-19; investigar como essas servidores desenvolveram seus trabalhos profissionais a partir de suas casas; verificar os desafios das mães servidoras ao lidar com o ensino não presencial de seus filhos; compreender o processo de retorno ao trabalho presencial para estas mães; demandas emergentes surgidas neste período em relação ao trabalho remoto. Para atender aos objetivos propostos foi realizado um estudo de natureza qualitativa de caráter exploratório e descritivo- crítico, recorrendo-se referencial teórico-metodológico crítico-dialético, bússola que orientou as aproximações sucessivas no processo de conhecer a realidade a ser pesquisada. A coleta dos dados foi realizada em duas etapas, com a aplicação de um questionário seguido de realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas. Para a análise dos dados recorreu-se à técnica de análise de conteúdo, com o auxílio do software Iramuteq. Os resultados encontrados apontam para a ainda presença de velhas e socio-históricas desigualdades da divisão sexual do trabalho, assim como o advento de novos desafios ao trabalho feminino, como a sobrecarga em relação ao trabalho reprodutivo desenvolvido pelas mulheres durante a pandemia. Ademais, foram elas as principais responsáveis pelo trabalho de ensinar os filhos durante o ensino não presencial dos mesmos. Apesar de se sentirem sobrecarregadas com as funções domésticas e de cuidado com as crianças, as servidoras consideraram como positiva a experiência do trabalho remoto, tendo em vista que puderam passar mais tempo e serem mais presentes na vida dos filhos. Esta experiência levou-as a reconhecer como possível desenvolver seus trabalhos de forma híbrida, fortalecendo a esperança na implementação futura desta modalidade de trabalho pela instituição. Palavras-chave: Trabalho remoto. Pandemia. Divisão sociossexual e racial do trabalho. Maternidade. Capitalismo.
Corpo, peles e espiral em Hundertwasser
Authors: Coser João Victor , Silva Cláudia Maria França da
Published: September 2024

Apresentamos um recorte de pesquisa de mestrado, em que os conceitos de espiral e das cinco peles de F. Hundertwasser foram relacionados à corporeidade, com a qual foram estabelecidas relações com o vestuário e a casa. Para tal, apresentamos três coordenadas de entendimento do corpo: a sua dimensão espaço-temporal, sua dimensão interativa e, por fim, sua dimensão sígnica – em que sentido a gestualidade pode ser compreendida em sua função comunicacional.
“Punk Rock Também É Pra Viado”
Authors: Reis Vinícius Antônio Batista
Published: September 2024

Este trabalho visa traçar paralelos entre a construção visual do cinema queer e a estética punk, buscando assim entender os aspectos que constroem a questão visual do filme “Raspberry Reich” (Bruce LaBruce, 2004), que faz parte do movimento queercore, fundado pelo próprio LaBruce.
Entre paisagens, a construção da poética
Authors: Dala Bernardina Jovani , Rodrigues Hugo Bernardino
Published: September 2024

Neste ensaio, apresentamos alguns aspectos da paisagem observados pelo artista visual, Hugo Bernardino Rodrigues, durante seus deslocamentos realizados entre o mar e as montanhas capixabas, com o intuito de gerar arcabouço visual/físico/memorial, e por conseguinte, propiciar-se diversos estudos para o seu desenvolvimento técnico e poético. Considera-se que a apreensão dessas paisagens influencia seu imaginário, assim como seu respectivo processo criativo.
THE CONCEPT SPHERE OF ELITIST LINGUISTIC PERSONALITY OF A SCIENTIST IN UNIVERSITY DISCOURSE
Authors:   Chelyabinsk State University, ZABOLOTNEVA O.L.
Published: September 2024

The article examines the system of individual personal concepts that comprise the concept sphere of a scientist as an elitist linguistic personality. An elitist linguistic personality embraces comprehensive cultural and speech potential. The concept sphere of a scientist as an elitist linguistic personality includes individual personal concepts that do not have a strict hierarchical order. In particular, loneliness is conceptualized according to various models and is analyzed as one of the main categories, and is also perceived as the semantic focus of university discourse. There are three identified metaphorical models of the concept “loneliness”. The concept “loneliness” is represented by means of the idea of integrity with society, but at the same time inner loneliness, freedom from conventions, as well as awareness of the inevitability of death and wasted time. The individual personal marker-component reflects the author’s individual style of the writer himself, his religious views, personal experience and linguistic characteristics.
COMMUNICATION PRACTICES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SITES
Authors: ISTOMINA E.M.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of the work is to identify via the study of discursive practices changes in psychotherapeutic discourse when it passes to an informal environment, such as psychological sites. Thus, the object of this study is psychotherapeutic discourse, the subject is the discursive practices of popular psychological media communication and the specifics of the functioning of these practices. The study of practical communicative and linguistic material was performed on the bases of Russian linguistic culture. The research material is the articles written by professionals in the field of psychology and published on Psychologies.ru. The identified features of discursive practices are interdiscoursivity, intercoding and an unlimited number of clients. The study of pop-psychology texts with methods of analysis, synthesis and generalization revealed such discursive practices as the increase of accessibility, but decrease of the accuracy and reliability of the reasoning, constructing of personification, phaticism, persuasiveness, deliberativeness and the authority of the agent.
FEATURES OF CONFLICT DIALOGUE IN VIRTUAL MASS MEDIA DISCOURSE
Authors: KOPACHEVA A.R.
Published: September 2024

This article is devoted to the study of conflict discourse in virtual media. At the moment, the Internet occupies one of the most important places in the life of almost every person, providing an opportunity not only to easily find any information of interest, but also to carry out various types of communication, develop social ties and influence a wide audience. With the advent of the Internet, such online platforms as social networks are actively developing, which have recently become an innovative virtual platform available to a wide range of users for creating full-fledged media. The vast field of such media can include not only social networks, but also chat rooms, video sites, blogs, forums, and sites linking to other communities. In this article, the term “virtual mass media discourse” is understood as a social phenomenon that involves the simplification and accessibility of the presentation of information, aimed at constructing public views and perceptions of the mass audience. At the same time, it is noted that the Internet often acts as a desocializing factor that threatens the functioning of social relations, since social networks, as a rule, are active anonymous users who deliberately publish negative comments in order to insult or ignite a dispute, provoke other Internet users to a conflict dialogue. In this study, automated extraction methods are used to statistically analyze emotionally colored vocabulary from the text of comments on virtual media reports in order to identify conflictogenic patterns.
DEONTOLOGICAL ASPECT OF MEDICAL DISCOURSE
Authors: VILDANOVA G.A. , VILDANOV A.A.
Published: September 2024

The article dwells on the ethical component of medical discourse and studies the pragmatic potential of medical euphemisms as an important aspect of strategic medical communication. The authors consider the psychological rationales of euphemism functioning in both professional and interpersonal communication, describe the features of the euphemisation strategy aimed at achieving ethical or cryptolalic communication, and saving speech effort. The study illustrates relevancy to diversify communication resources to ensure conflict-free and successful interaction due to various social and psychological factors. Effective communication strategies may include both intensive use of euphemisms for the purpose of secrecy and hiding information (in situations of psychological and legal risks), and require euphemisms withdrawal to reduce psychologically vulnerable patients anxiety.
Селекция пшеницы и тритикале в Среднем Приамурье: к 90-летию Дальневосточного НИИСХ
Authors:   Хабаровский Федеральный исследовательский центр, Дальневосточный научно-исследовательский институт сельского хозяйства, Зенкина К. В. , Асеева Т. А. ,   Хабаровский Федеральный исследовательский центр, Дальневосточный научно-исследовательский институт сельского хозяйства, Глаз Н. В.
Published: September 2024

Для эффективного развития растениеводства и обеспечения населения Хабаровского края продовольствием собственного производства требуются увеличение посевных площадей пшеницы и тритикале и создание новых генотипов с высоким адаптивным потенциалом. В монографии представлены научные основы селекции яровой мягкой пшеницы и яровой тритикале в Дальневосточном научно-исследовательском институте сельского хозяйства, который отмечает в 2025 г. 90-летний юбилей учреждения. Рассмотрены история и современное состояние селекционной работы, влияние гидротермических условий на реализацию потенциальной продуктивности и качества зерна, особенности агроэкологического районирования культур и достижения. Монография предназначена для селекционеров, семеноводов, специалистов агропромышленного комплекса, научных работников, аспирантов, преподавателей и студентов аграрных вузов.
Librarians’ attitudes, work environment and service delivery in academic libraries in Delta State, Nigeria
Authors: Chukwujindu Nze Bobby , Achugbue Edwin Iroroeavwo , Ogbomo Esoswo Francisca
Published: September 2024

The study investigated the relationship between librarians' attitudes, work environment, and service delivery in academic libraries in Delta State, Nigeria. Academic librarians play a crucial role in providing resources and supporting research, which underscores the importance of their attitudes and work environment. A positive attitude enhances job satisfaction and productivity, which in turn improves service delivery. The research utilized a correlational design with a population of 170 librarians from 23 tertiary institutions, including 11 universities and six polytechnics/colleges of education. The census sampling technique was employed, and data were collected using a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentages, mean, and standard deviation) and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient were used for analysis, with a criterion mean set at 2.50. Hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 significance level. Findings indicate that librarians in Delta State are generally satisfied with their jobs and view their work environment positively, which correlates with effective service delivery. Positive attitudes and supportive work environments significantly impact service delivery. The study concludes that improving librarians' attitudes and work environments is crucial for enhancing library services. It is recommended that academic libraries in Delta State focus on integrating librarian attitudes, work environment improvements, and service delivery strategies through interdisciplinary techniques and stakeholder collaboration.
Challenges of Teaching English Language as a Second Language in Sierra Leon
Authors: Kpaka Amadu Alusine
Published: September 2024

Purpose: English language is not the Language of anyone and no one owns proprietary right over English language not even Britain neither America. The Language has today gained global relevance and it is by far the most widely used Language in the world. The teaching and learning of English are important in Sierra Leone due to its status. English in Sierra Leone is a Second language and it is our official language. It is the Language of the Government, Parliament and the Court. It is the Language that is used in our schools, colleges and universities. It is the Language of instruction in academic institutions. It is a compulsory discipline for secondary education in Sierra Leone. It is compulsory in the first- and second-year levels of tertiary education according to the Tertiary Education Commission policy in the Country. However, the standard of teaching English in Sierra Leone has fallen drastically and the need to examine the challenges of teaching English language as a second language is eminent.  
Materials and Methods:  The Research adopted a mixed method. The use of this methodology plays out in maintaining the validity and reliability of the Research.
Findings: The Research shows that the lack of teaching proficiency by the teachers is the most relevant challenge that faces the teaching of English in Sierra Leone. This was seconded by lack of structured department and thereafter the negligence of the Government of Sierra Leone.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Research recommends that the Government should encourage citizens to study and master the Discipline at tertiary levels through the provision of scholarships and other facilities. Besides, the Government and other stakeholders in education need to invest in the teaching of English language through professional training, provision of learning materials amongst others.
Influence of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and the Value of Istiqamah Attitude on the Quality of Education
Authors: Ansori Aan , Tarihoran Naf’an , Nugraha Enung
Published: September 2024

This study investigates the influence of the Learning Management System (LMS) and the Value of Istiqamah Attitude on the Quality of Education at Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin State Islamic University, Banten. This research is motivated by a profound need to understand the factors that can affect and enhance the quality of education. The research method uses a quantitative approach by collecting data through surveys of students at UIN SMH Banten. Regression analysis techniques are used to test the research hypotheses. The main findings of this study are that the Learning Management System and the Value of Istiqamah Attitude positively influence the Quality of Education at UIN SMH Banten. The results of the analysis conclude that effective coordination in the implementation of LMS and the values of istiqamah can improve the quality of education. The partial influence of LMS on the quality of education is significant, with a T-statistic value of 3.526, indicating that the T-statistic value for LMS is greater than 1.96. The Value of Istiqamah Attitude also influences the quality of education, with a T-statistic value of 5.665, indicating that the T-statistic value for the Value of Istiqamah Attitude is greater than 1.96. Furthermore, LMS and the Value of Istiqamah  Attitude strongly influence the quality of education, with an effect size of 0.793 or 79.3%, which falls into the strong category. These findings provide important references for relevant stakeholders in developing strategies and policies focused on improving the quality of education. This research significantly contributes to the educational policy-making at UIN SMH Banten to improve the quality of education and provides a basis for policy and practice improvements. The implications of these findings can also assist similar institutions in their efforts to raise educational standards and produce graduates who are both high-quality and embody Islamic values in facing global dynamics.
Cinderella Complex Behavioral Tendencies
Authors: Adawiyah Robiatul , Rodiyah Isyatin , Nurhamida Yuni
Published: September 2024

Cinderella complex is a woman who continues to be psychologically dependent, where women aim to ask for protection from others, especially men. One of the impacts that occurs is authoritarian parenting. The researcher’s goal is to provide information about one of the efforts to reduce the Cinderella complex. The method used is the literature study method, this researcher obtains data sources from various types of literature on the Cinderella complex, from the literature discussing the background and problems regarding the Cinderella complex. The study used international and national journals from the journal publication year 2017-2024 years. Researchers do not collect literature regularly, but do it randomly and search through the Google database, and Google Scholar, writing also uses various keywords to get relevant topics, besides that researchers also check the reference list to find the sources of the literature found. The results of the behavior of the Cinderella complex tendency often view themselves as someone who has deficiencies both mentally, physically, and intellectually, making it difficult to be productive, women who experience the Cinderella complex want help from someone, especially men as a supporter, also the presence of men can entertain when women are unable and can be a source of economy in the future. One way to prevent the occurrence of Cinderella complex is by attending a self-improvement seminar on self-control, so that you can understand how to control yourself well, and also train yourself to have the courage to stand alone and be willing to face risks even though they realize that their greatest desire is to feel safe.
O DIREITO FUNDAMENTAL À ÁGUA: UMA ABORDAGEM FILOSÓFICA, CONSTITUCIONAL E CIVILIZATÓRIA
Authors: Calisto Cavalcante Marcio
Published: September 2024

O presente artigo tratará sobre a indisponibilidade do direito à utilização da água como forma de subsistência, bem como sobre a impossibilidade de sua privatização, seja do próprio elemento, seja dos serviços de fornecimento para o seu consumo e de saneamento. Com isso, inevitavelmente, traremos à tona pequena discussão sobre o nível de participação do Estado nas questões relacionadas aos bens essenciais à vida, de importâncias estratégicas e civilizatórias e a escolha realizada pelo Constituinte sobre referido tema, tentando assim, em uma visão multidisciplinar e para além do positivismo jurídico e da dicotomia (ser e dever ser), trazer uma reflexão sobre nossa existência e os riscos causados ao ser humano pela comercialização da água e de todos os processos que direta ou indiretamente a envolve. O recorte histórico deste estudo se dará  no período pós 2ª guerra mundial, momento pelo qual entendemos haver surgido no mundo diversos novos sujeitos de direito e novas teorias que nos permitem dialogar e encontrar melhores soluções para o propósito do texto, qual seja, se a água e os serviços de tratamento e fornecimento devam ser privatizados e em que medida.
O PAPEL DA FISIOTERAPIA NO TRATAMENTO DE PACIENTE ONCOLÓGICO COLORRETAL: UM ESTUDO DE CASO
Authors: Gonzáles Ana Inês , Maximiano Pelepe Gislaine Luzia , Matsuda Luis Otávio , Budag Matsuda Josie
Published: September 2024

Nos últimos anos, o câncer passou a ser visto como uma condição que merece atenção especial, médico-social e um importante problema de saúde pública. O câncer colorretal tem sido um dos tipos mais comuns em toda a população brasileira e mundial. Estudos analisam os possíveis efeitos e benefícios através da prática de exercícios físicos nos pacientes em tratamento oncológico para otimizar a capacidade funcional antes de se realizar as intervenções cirúrgicas e promover uma recuperação acelerada após a cirurgia. A fisioterapia contribui para o controle dos sintomas e complicações resultantes do tratamento a que o paciente está submetido e visa preservar e restaurar a integridade cinético-funcional, prevenindo, tratando e minimizando sequelas e distúrbios causados pelo tratamento oncológico. O presente trabalho tem por objetivo verificar a importância da fisioterapia na otimização da função físico-funcional de um paciente em tratamento oncológico de câncer colorretal. Relato do caso: Trata-se de um paciente do sexo masculino, aposentado, de 66 anos, ex tabagista e ex etilista com diagnóstico clínico de câncer colorretal, em tratamento quimioterápico, com indicação médica para realização de fisioterapia oncológica. O caso foi submetido a avaliação de força muscular, teste de sentar e levantar cinco vezes e Escala de Depressão Geriátrica, apresentando resultados positivos quanto a prática de exercício físico. Conclusão: O presente estudo demonstrou que, o atendimento fisioterapêutico a pacientes portadores da doença de câncer colorretal pode ser eficaz e fundamental para o seu tratamento prevenindo complicações, reabilitando as funções e mantendo a qualidade de vida do paciente.
Predicting the Intention to Adopt WhatsApp Groups as an Innovative Source of Business Financing: An Application of the Technology Acceptance Model
Authors: IDDRIS FAISAL , SIMON KOFI DOGBE COURAGE , DUAH EVANS , MENSAH KPARL EMMANUEL
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this study was to examine the intention to adopt the WhatsApp group as a source of business financing. The study incorporated anxiety, perceived content quality (PCQ), perceived system quality (PSQ), and image into the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to forecast the adoption level in WhatsApp groups based on these variables. Employing a quantitative research approach, data was gathered through an online questionnaire from 362 respondents in Ghana. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed for data analysis using Amos 27. Findings revealed positive effects of image, perceived content quality, and perceived ease of use on perceived usefulness. Additionally, the study identified that perceived system quality had a significant effect on perceived ease of use, while perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness had significant effects on attitude towards use. Also, perceived usefulness and attitude towards use had significant positive effects on behavioural intention. Finally, the study found that attitude toward use played a partial mediating role in the relationships between perceived usefulness and behavioural intention to use. This empirical paper is one of the first to have tested the TAM in the users' intention to adopt the WhatsApp group as a source of business financing.
Digital Economy Reformulation and Economic Competitiveness of Smart Cities: An Application of Soft Systems Methodology
Authors: SUBKHAN FARID , MAARIF MOHAMMAD SYAMSUL , ROCHMAN NURUL TAUFIQU , NUGRAHA YUDHISTIRA
Published: September 2024

Smart cities have become a new trend in urban development worldwide, and digital economy plays a crucial role. Therefore, this study aimed to create a novel formulation of digital economy that contributes to improving competitiveness of smart cities and provides practical guidance on digital economy strategies. A Soft System Methodology (SSM)–based action that utilizes the concept of systems was used to investigate conceptual models from different perspectives, from conceptual thinking to real-world–based action. Moreover, Indonesia was selected as a case study due to its extensive implementation of smart cities over the past five years, with over 250 cities participating in the program. The study successfully identified five scopes of digital economy, namely digital technology, digital service, shared economy and platform, digitalized economy, and financial services. It also identified six crucial criteria of economic competitiveness, namely human resources, product offerings, innovation capability, economic productivity, ease of business and investment, as well as financial capital. In conclusion, local cities and regencies' governments need to accelerate digital economy by creating supporting policies, making collaboration, effective digital marketing, improving digital literacy, guaranteeing cyber security, as well as protecting consumers and data privacy.
Free Cash Flows and Corporate Buybacks: A Study of Indian Firms
Authors: BHAMA VANDANA
Published: September 2024

The present research examined the effects of cash flow volatility on the buyback decisions
of Indian firms. The sample constitutes 179 Indian companies listed on the Bombay Stock
Exchange from 2012-2020. Firms have been divided into two sets, i.e., permanent and
volatile cash flow firms. Across these two sets, the study determines the major factors
affecting their buyback decisions. The results of ordinary least square regression suggested
that when firms have fluctuating cash flows each year, they prefer to opt for repurchases
than dividend payments. Further, stock undervaluation is the key determinant of repurchases
decisions. Thus, firms with constant cash flows are not highly motivated for buyback
decisions. Further, the study explored that larger the size of the firm, lower is the tendency
to repurchase shares. Large, manufacturing and mature firms with consistent cash funds are
more strongly tended towards repurchases. Correspondingly, such companies engaged in
buybacks because of their low market-to-book ratios and high information asymmetry. As
cash based firms become more old, their propensity to purchase equity reduces.
Quality and safety of products using GM soybeans in the diet of bulls
Authors: Kovalova Svitlana , Savchuk Ivan , Tkachuk Volodymyr , Savchuk Olga , Prуіmachuk Tetiana
Published: September 2024

The production of high-quality and safe food products in areas contaminated by radiation due to the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident remains a pressing issue. The aim of this study was to determine the concentration and transfer factors of 137Cs, Pb, Cd, Cu, and Zn in bull products when including various high-protein feeds, such as narrow-leaved lupin and genetically modified soybean, in their diets. The study employed zootechnical methods (design and conduct of a scientific-economic experiment on animals), radiological and spectrometric methods (determination of the concentration of 137Cs, Pb, Cd, Cu, and Zn in feeds, longissimus dorsi muscle, liver, kidneys, and testes of bulls), and statistical methods. It was established that when using GM soybean in the grain mixture, the concentration of 137Cs in the muscle tissue of animals in Group II (experimental) decreased relative to the control by 2.57 Bq/kg, or by 40.5% with a statistically significant difference between groups (P > 0.99). Furthermore, the transfer factor of the radionuclide into the muscle tissue of animals in Group II compared to Group I also had 2.15% abs. lower. The content of Pb in the muscle tissue of bulls in both experimental groups exceeded the maximum permissible concentration by 2.52-2.78 times, while the concentration of Cd in the longissimus dorsi muscle and Cu in the liver of animals in Group II also exceeded sanitary-hygienic requirements by 10.0% and 2.0%, respectively. The introduction of 40% (by mass) of maize grain and 30% of GM soybean into the grain mixture instead of the same amount of wheat and lupin chop during the fattening of animals in the third zone of radioactive contamination contributed to significantly higher content and transfer of heavy metals into muscle tissue: Pb – by 10.3% and 0.10% abs., Cd – 10.0 and 0.03, Cu – 17.2 and 0.53, and Zn – by 17.2% and 2.40% abs. The results of the research can be used in agricultural enterprises and private households that produce livestock products in areas with a high anthropogenic load
Quality of life and psychosexual functioning of infertile women and men based on their specific diagnosis
Authors:   Reprofit International s.r.o., Ostrava, Czech Republic, Daňková Kučerová Jana , Klapilová Kateřina , Rákosová Kagánková Andrea , Otevřel Pavel , Štelcl Jan , Kudela Milan , Martinec Nováková Lenka
Published: September 2024

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of a specific diagnosis of infertile women and men on their life quality and psychosexual functioning based on internationally validated questionnaires. Materials and methods: A total of 853 couples seeking treatment for infertility completed the gender-specific batteries comprised of Fertility Quality of Life tool (FertiQoL), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in women, and Brief Sexual Function Inventory (BSFI) in men. Women were fol lowed in the group of primary and secondary infertility and then with specific diagnoses – polycystic ovary syndrome, tubal factor, endometriosis, and idiopathic sterility. Men’s categories reflected spermiogram results, i.e., normozoospermia, merged categories of milder disorders of a spermiogram (teratozoospermia, asthenozoospermia, oligozoospermia, and oligoasthenoteratospermia), oligoasthenoteratospermia (OAT) gravis, azoospermia, and when the man was not examined. Results: When evaluating the quality of life in women, we found statistically significant differences between primary and secondary sterility. Primary infertile women scored worse especially in the social area. Worse assessment appeared also in mind-body (area evaluating affliction of the body). Emotional and relational domains included similar results in primary and secondary infertile women. With a specific diagnosis, statistically significant differences were not proved. Using the orientational cut-off score, FertiQoL stated that approximately 10% of women experienced adverse quality of life in relation to fertility. In the domain of sexual functioning, 30% of women demonstrated clinically significant dysfunctions. In men, respondents in the normozoospermic and non-diagnosed categories scored higher than those in the merged category and OAT gravis. Only 2% of men felt their quality of life was poor due to fertility, and clinically significant dysfunctions appeared only in 3% of them. Conclusion: In women, impaired fertility-related quality of life and psychosexual functioning are significantly linked to primary sterility, where specifically the social domain is affected. The impact of a specific diagnosis appears to be minimal. We found high levels of sexual dysfunctions in women. In men, we follow the link of evaluated quality of life in connection with their results of the spermiogram. With spermiogram defects, both areas of functioning can be affected. Key words: infertility – diagnosis – women and men – quality of life – sexual functioning
Surgical treatment of recurrent gynecological malignancies
Authors:   Gynecological Oncology Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Faculty of Masaryk University and University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic, Crha Tomáš , Weinberger Vít , Minář Luboš , Felsinger Michal , Bednaříková Markéta , Hausnerová Jitka
Published: September 2024

Objective: A comprehensive overview of surgical treatment of recurrent gynecological malignancies. Recurrent breast malignancies are not included in this review. Methodology: A review providing overview of surgical treatment options for recurrent malignancies of adnexa of the uterus (ovary, fallopian tube), uterine corpus, uterine cervix, and carcinoma of the vagina and vulva. Conclusion: Optimal surgical treatment for patients with recurrent cancer is based on multidisciplinary approach with stratification according to individual prognostic markers. These include patient’s performance status, outcome of primary surgery, current extent of recurrence, and histopathological, molecular, and biochemical characteristics. Decision about choice of treatment should be individually discussed and evaluated by the multidisciplinary oncogynecological commission board. Key words: endometrial cancer – cervical cancer – vulvar cancer – ovarian cancer – recurrent cancer – surgery