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Potential of Sugarcane as a Renewable Source of Energy in Bangladesh-An Assessment
Authors: Hossain S. M. I. , Zaman M. A. , Huq M. M. , Abdullah M.
Published: July 2024

The relevant information regarding production of sugarcane, sugar and its by-products in Bangladesh were collected from different sources. The energy potential of sugar and the by-products of sugarcane were computed and analyzed. Based on ten years data from 1981 to 1990, the average annual production of sugarcane is 6.97×106 tons and the average annual net energies productivity of this sugarcane is 24,7764×109MJ of which 22.82×109 MJ is from biomass (bagasse+ leaves & tops) and 19537X109 MJ is from molasses. These energy obtainable from biomass and molasses may be used commercially for the production of electricity and motor fuel to minimize the energy crisis of the country and to reduce the dependence on foreign grants for energy production systems.
Neuroprogramação Nutricional: Nutrição de Acompanhamento com o Uso da Neurociência
Authors: De Sales Santiago Patrícia Rosany , Agrela Rodrigues Fabiano de Abreu
Published: July 2024

Atualmente, as pessoas estão cada vez mais preocupadas com o bem-estar e a saúde, o que tem levado a um aumento significativo da atenção à alimentação. É notável o interesse crescente em adotar uma dieta saudável, que traz benefícios ao corpo, contribuindo para uma melhor qualidade de vida, prevenção de doenças e fortalecimento do sistema imunológico. No entanto, é igualmente importante considerar como essa mudança de hábitos alimentares afeta diretamente o cérebro e o funcionamento do nosso organismo. Este estudo busca explorar a influência da neurociência na neuroprogramação nutricional, apresentando uma abordagem inovadora e eficaz no tratamento dos pacientes. Ao integrar os conhecimentos da nutrição com as descobertas da neurociência, esse estilo de vida pode trazer resultados significativos para a saúde física e mental.
Reducing greenhouse gases through green industry: Indonesia's commitment with WHRPG technology in the cement industry sector
Authors: Vienna Winda Carla , Masjud Yunita Ismail
Published: July 2024

Background: Infrastructure development is a one aspect of measuring the progress of a country. Unfortunately, the process of making cement as one of the main raw materials requires a lot of energy and pr produces exhaust gases which can increase the potential for greenhouse gases. In line with the government's desire to, independently reduce around 29% CO2-equivalent. So with this, the industrial sector is committed to reducing GHG from three emission sources, namely energy, industrial processes and product use as well as industrial waste management. With the Waste Heat Recovery Power Generation (WHRPG) technology, production costs can save IDR 120 billion per year. Where this breakthrough utilizes residual exhaust gas from cement production to save energy use in cement production. It also has the potential to reduce GHG from the remaining production gas. The cement industry generally requires an efficient amount of energy in production, around 50% of production costs come from energy purchases. The objectives of this research are to study the effective and more efficient energy for cement production with WHRPG. Methods: The study method in writing is a literature review. Findings: With Waste Heat Recovery Power Generation (WHRPG) technology, IDR 120 billion per year can save production costs. Where this breakthrough utilizes the remaining exhaust gas from cement production to save energy use in cement production. It also has the potential to reduce GHG from the remaining production gas. Conclusion: Increased costs in energy use and contributors to global warming emissions are the basic foundations in developing energy systems to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. With that, the use of WHRPG is an alternative solution by striving for operational efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions so that it is more environmentally friendly. Where WHRPG utilizes the exhaust gas of cement production.
¿Daños punitivos o daño moral punitivo?
Authors: Peralta  Tripul Gabriel
Published: July 2024

El objetivo principal fue determinar los fundamentos para aplicar el criterio punitivo en la cuantificación del daño moral como un medio para reforzar la tutela de los derechos fundamentales de la víctima en el Perú. Con ello, se pretende sustentar que, ante la imposibilidad de utilizar los daños punitivos al no haber sido introducidos en nuestro sistema por una ley, se puede utilizar la cuantificación del daño moral para otorgar un resarcimiento sancionador como un medio para reforzar la tutela de los derechos fundamentales de la víctima. Para llevar a cabo lo anterior se ha utilizado un método de investigación socio-jurídico (destinado analizar casos reales como son las sentencias) y dogmático-jurídico (destinado a analizar los fundamentos jurídicos del daño punitivo y el daño moral), a fin de cumplir con el objetivo propuesto. Por último, se presentan algunas aproximaciones a modo de conclusión.
Visual Communication Style Analysis Combined with Computer Learning and Ceramic Packaging Design Innovation
Authors: Peng Bowen
Published: July 2024

The packaging is referred to as a ceramic package since ceramics are employed as part of the material for each of these components. Innovative product package design specializes in providing economic advantages by increasing sales of the product and enhancing the brand’s reputation. From ceramic packaging to plastic packaging, the obstacles are larger and heavier. Cost increases may result from the production and testing of ceramic packaging. In this study, we proposed a novel spiral-optimized adjustable XGBoost (SO-AXGBoost) to analyze the ceramic packaging design. In this study, we collected a large dataset of images featuring various ceramic packaging designs. The features were extracted from images of packages using discrete wavelet transform (DWT). The outcomes demonstrated that while before optimization can evaluate ceramic package design, after-optimization outperformed the others in terms of assessing package design. The study demonstrates that effective techniques for learning ceramic package design can be combined with visual communication style analysis. This creative approach improves market trends and customer preferences in addition to the practical and aesthetic features of packaging.
HOMICÍDIOS DOLOSOS E VARIÁVEIS CLIMÁTICAS: UMA ANÁLISE DE MODELAGEM SARIMA DOS HOMICÍDIOS EM CUIABÁ (MATO GROSSO) COM COVARIÁVEIS MACROCLIMÁTICAS
Authors: Melo Fabiane de Sousa , Musis Carlo Ralph , Andrade Maria de Fátima Magalhães S. , Musis Adriana Amorim
Published: July 2024

Anualmente, um expressivo número de vidas é perdido em decorrência de homicídios dolosos no Estado de Mato Grosso, Brasil. A aplicação de ferramentas preditivas que forneçam informações relevantes para a elaboração de políticas públicas é imprescindível na sociedade atual. Este estudo apresenta um modelo de previsão baseado em técnicas de modelagem de séries temporais, aplicadas a dados climáticos e de segurança pública no período de 2012 a 2023. Foram utilizados registros de homicídios e variáveis macroclimáticas como elementos auxiliares na análise. Após avaliar os pressupostos estatísticos, sazonalidade e precisão, selecionou-se o modelo SARIMA (0,1,1), incluindo a temperatura do ar como covariável.
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BUDGET PERFORMANCE IN THE BUDGET REALIZATION REPORT DPRD SECRETARIAT OF SOUTH KALIMANTAN PROVINCE
Authors: Hikmahwati  , Raudatul Jennah  , Rizky Amelia
Published: July 2024

The Budget Realization Report presents a budget report, which shows how resources are allocated and used. This research aims to determine the performance of the expenditure budget in the budget realization report. This research was conducted at the DPRD Secretariat of Kalimantan Selatan Province. The type of research used is quantitative descriptive research. The data used is the 2019-2021 budget. The performance of the spending budget is measured using spending variance analysis, spending harmony analysis, efficiency ratios, and spending effectiveness. Then, analyze the problems that occur with the performance of the expenditure budget to produce conclusions from the results of the analysis carried out and provide suggestions. The research results show that the comparison of budget and actual expenditure using expenditure variance analysis in 2019-2021 has good budget performance because actual expenditure does not exceed the budget. If seen from the analysis of the harmony of operating expenditure, 2019 had a good performance, while in 2020 and 2021 the budget performance was not equal, because it exceeded the specified proportion. Meanwhile, the 2019-2021 capital expenditure harmony analysis performed well, because the proportion value was no more than 5-20%. The efficiency ratio for 2019-2021 shows efficiency because the expenditure criteria achieved are less than 100%. Meanwhile, the effectiveness ratio for 2019-2021 shows that it is effective because the criteria achieved are more than 100%.
THE IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON ORGANIZATIONAL FLEXIBILITY
Authors: Hasan Fadhil Al Husseini  , Amer Abed Kareem Al-Thabhawee
Published: July 2024

Through a theoretical framework, this study aimed to identify definitions of Organizational Flexibility by covering the definitions proposed by many researchers and trying to reach a new definition. Previous studies have identified many benefits that can be achieved using organizational resilience in organizations. In addition, this study summarized these benefits and identified the most frequently mentioned benefits through a review of previous studies. The study measured the impact of Electronic Human Resource Management Strategies on (OF) in Iraqi pharmaceutical companies through a service of 180 employees in 20 Iraqi companies producing human drugs Partial Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM) were used in the statistical program (Smart PLS (version 4.0.8.9) as a statistical method for data analysis. The results of the study showed a significant effect of E-HRMS on (OF)in Iraqi pharmaceutical companies and the highest level of (OF) in Iraqi pharmaceutical companies. The most important recommendation for this study was that if organizations want to encourage the adoption of new work methods such as (OF), there must be a link between employee’s incentives and employee learning for this new technological skill.
DETERMINANTS OF ACCOUNTING STANDARD STATEMENT (PSAK) 69 IN INDONESIA (BIOLOGICAL ASSETS IN PLANTATION AND CORPS SUB-INDUSTRY COMPANIES LISTED ON IDX IN 2020-2022)
Authors: Nurvinka Renata  , Aminah  , Haninun
Published: July 2024

The development of companies in agriculture is supported by the availability of information that is also taken into consideration for decision making by company owners or company management. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of biological asset intensity, type of auditor, and public ownership on biological asset disclosure. Therefore, the company's annual report must contain as much information as possible. Agricultural companies are required to disclose their biological assets under PSAK 69. However, many agricultural companies have not disclosed their biological assets in full. The focus of his research was to observe how the intensity of biological assets, the type of KAP auditor, and public ownership affect the disclosure of biological assets. The population of this study is plantation & food crop companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) 2020-2022 which amounts to 20 entities. 19 out of 20 companies. The study sample was taken using the purposive sampling method. The research technique uses panel data regression on SPSS. The results of this study are the intensity of biological assets, the type of KAP auditor, public ownership has a significant positive influence on the disclosure of biological assets.
THE INFLUENCE OF COMMUNICATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION IN PD SEMANGAT JAYA
Authors: Dayu Setiawan  , Hendri Dunan
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of communication and work environment on employee satisfaction on their performance in PD Semangat Jaya. The research methodology used in this study is a quantitative approach. This study used primary data sources that the author obtained directly from the original source. The data collection approach used included distributing questionnaires to related research participants. This study used Multiple Linear Regression Test with SPSS Version 25 for data analysis. The study findings showed that there was no statistically significant positive relationship between communication (X1) and employee job satisfaction (Y) (sig = 0.092 > 0.05). In addition, the data shows that the work environment (X2) has a good and large influence on job satisfaction (Y) of workers in PD Semangat Jaya, with a significance score of 0.000 < 0.05.
THE INFLUENCE OF LIFESTYLE AND FINANCIAL LITERACY ON THE CONSUMPTIVE BEHAVIOR OF BANDAR LAMPUNG UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT STUDENTS CLASS OF 2021-2022
Authors: Tantri Oktarini  , Habiburahman
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to understand whether the impact of lifestyle and financial literacy affects the consumptive behavior of management students of Bandar Lampung University batch 2021-2022. The Quantitative Method is the method used in this study, with 356 students being the population and 177 students being selected to be sampled using the proportionate stratified random sampling method. The distribution of online questionnaires using Google Forms is the data collected, and multiple linear regression techniques are the techniques of this study. The results of the study stated that if consumptive behavior is influenced by the lifestyle of management students of Bandar Lampung University class of 2021-2022, consumptive behavior is not influenced by the financial literacy of management students of Bandar Lampung University batch 2021-2022.  And consumptive behavior is simultaneously influenced by lifestyle and financial literacy.
THE EFFECT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, PROFITABILITY, AND LEVERAGE ON TAX AGGRESSIVENESS
Authors: Trismayarni Elen  , Dwi Prihatini  , Selfiani  , Yulia Mugi Utami
Published: July 2024

In that fact, have been found many cases that companies try to reduce their tax payment obligations through various means, for example not including actual sales volumes in financial report, high corporate social responsibility disclosure, corporate debt, and so forth. This study aims to analyze the effect of corporate social responsibility, profitability and leverage on tax aggressiveness. The type of data used is secondary data. The sample selection used isa purposive sampling method from the annual report on the official Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) website and obtained 26 manufacturing companies in the food and beverage sub-sector with certain criteria in 2018-2021. The techniques of hypothesis testing use multiple regression analysis. The results showed that corporate social responsibility, profitability, and leverage had a positive effect and significant on tax aggressiveness.
Penghindaran Pajak: Karakter Eksekutif, Komite Audit, Koneksi Politik, dan Kualitas Audit
Authors: Pratama Irsyad Ardian , Masripah Masripah
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari karakter eksekutif, komite audit, koneksi politik, dan kualitas audit terhadap penghindaran pajak pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) periode tahun 2018 – 2020. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif yang menggunakan data sekunder berupa laporan keuangan dan laporan tahunan perusahaan. Metode pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan purposive sampling hingga menghasilkan sebanyak 79 sampel perusahaan manufaktur. Teknik analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan uji pemilihan model regresi data panel, uji asumsi klasik, uji hipotesis, dan uji regresi linier berganda. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dapat disimpulkan bahwa karakter eksekutif, komite audit, dan koneksi politik tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap penghindaran pajak. Sedangkan, kualitas audit memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap penghindaran pajak.
Subpoenaing Luther on Questions of Polygyny
Authors: Dogara Gentleman Gayus
Published: July 2024

The study discussed debatable questions of Martin Luther’s support of polygyny, which are considered perennial enough to warrant a rejoinder of curricular relevance to Biblical Christianity and theology from a contemporary African perspective. Accordingly, the study proposed that establishing an effective understanding of the debatable points against polygyny is necessary for developing Biblical theology curricular tools for deliberating on Luther’s stand in support of polygyny. The study pursued two purposes. Purpose 1: to consider the historical grounds for a contemporaneous subpoena to Luther on perennial questions of polygyny. These are the grounds upon which a proxy rejoinder can be delimited to facilitate formal learning exercises, via the curriculum of Biblical theology in Africa. Purpose 2: to address the contemporaneous submissions of the church in Africa against polygyny in support of the historical grounds for subpoenaing Luther on perennial questions of polygyny, upon which a proxy rejoinder can be delimited for treatment via the curriculum of Biblical theology in Africa. The study was facilitated by the qualitative research methodology, via which primary historical documents were examined primarily using the documentary analytical method. A key conclusion of the study is that learners and teachers, as participants in the Biblical theology course, are both responsible for the success of the curriculum. When controversial issues (such as polygyny in Christianity) arise in the teaching-learning process in a Biblical theology class, all kinds of considerations are usually engaged for and/or against it. Therefore, course participants need to be equipped with the skills of discussing these considerations, to guard the debate from getting derailed. A fundamental recommendation from the study is that there is a need to reformulate the curriculum for Biblical theology in African theological schools, with Biblical marriages (monogamy and polygyny) as one of those controversial issues to be addressed by the curriculum.
بين المساءين: دراسة تقابلية بين قصيدتين متفق عنوانهما
Authors: Hoque Zubair Ehsan
Published: July 2024

يحاول هذا المقال تقديم تحليل مقارن بين قصيدتين عربيتين حديثتين تحملان نفس العنوان: `` المساء ''. الأولى كتبها الشاعر اللبناني-المصري الكبير خليل مطران (1871-1949) ، والثانية الشاعر المهجري الشهير إيليا أبو ماضي (1891-1957). ستظهر الورقة أن آراء الشعراء كانت مختلفة تجاه ظاهرة معينة من الطبيعة وهي المساء. أما خليل مطران فيحاول أن يستكشف التشابه بين الطبيعة المحيطة بلحظة غروب الشمس وروحه المكتئبة ليصب حزنه على الطبيعة. من ناحية أخرى ، تميل "مساء" إيليا أبو ماضي إلى أن تكون قصيدة تربوية. تمت متابعة العمل البحثي باتباع المنهج  المقارن والتحليلي. من المأمول أن يرى القارئ كيف ينظر الشعراء إلى لحظة معينة من اليوم من وجهات نظر مختلفة.كلمات مفتاحية: خليل مطران ، ايليا ابو ماضي ، ظاهرة طبيعية ، المساء ، مقارنة.
Contribution of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman In spreading religious awareness
Authors: Dr Mohammad Yousuf
Published: July 2024

The Father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1920-1975) was the pioneer of the war of independence, founder of an independent and sovereign Bangladesh, and the undisputed leader of the people of Bengal. In independent Bangladesh, for the first time, the promotion of Islamic values ​​and religious awareness began during Mujibur Rahman's government. His heart was full of the belief in the liberalism of Islam, enlightened with the eternal example of cosmopolitanism, equality and friendship. The unique contribution he made to the propagation of Islam during three and a half years of his rule is rare in contemporary history. During his short reign, The Father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman took various economic, social and physical infrastructural steps for the overall well-being of the country and the nation. Apart from that, he took pragmatic and realistic measures to propagate Islam keeping in mind the religious sentiments and values of the Muslim majority people of Bangladesh. He made a clear and unequivocal statement about the correct articulation of Islamic and secular ideological values. Despite this, an alliance in the name of Islam is spreading propaganda at home and abroad calling Bangabandhu's liberal political philosophy and his party Awami League as anti-Islam. On the other hand, the other side is trying to degrade Bangabandhu among the religious people of the country by appointing him as a secularist. The Father of The Nation, Bangabandhu was a deep lover of Islam, which was revealed in all his works. His contribution to the development of religious awareness in Bangladesh cannot be denied.
MACHINE LEARNING-GUIDED DESIGN OF NANOLUBRICANTS FOR MINIMIZING ENERGY LOSS IN MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Authors: Jogesh Kollol Sarker ,   Master of Engineering in mechanical engineering, The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas, Bappy Md Aliahsan ,   Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Lamar University, Texas, USA
Published: July 2024

This study explores the significant potential of machine learning-guided design in optimizing nanolubricants, focusing on their application in reducing friction and wear in mechanical systems. Utilizing neural networks and genetic algorithms, the research demonstrates how advanced computational techniques can accurately predict and enhance the tribological properties of nanolubricants. The findings reveal that nanolubricants, particularly those containing graphene and carbon nanotubes, exhibit marked improvements in reducing friction coefficients and wear rates compared to traditional mineral oil-based lubricants. Additionally, the enhanced thermal stability and load-carrying capacity of these nanolubricants contribute to substantial energy savings and increased operational efficiency. The study underscores the economic and environmental benefits of adopting nanolubricants, highlighting their potential to transform lubrication technology and support sustainable industrial practices.
A Compherensive Review of the Anti-Obesity Properties of Medicinal Plants
Authors: Saglam Kubra , Sekerler Turgut
Published: July 2024

Obesity has emerged as a global health crisis, contributing to numerous comorbidities including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic inflammation. Although lifestyle modifications are recommended to prevent obesity, the increase of obesity in last years has revealed the importance of drug research. While bariatric surgery remains an effective approach, the limited number of approved pharmacotherapies for obesity necessitates further investigation into novel therapeutic agents. Currently, there has been growing interest in exploring the potential of plant extracts in the treatment of obesity. Phytoextracts, derived from a variety of botanical sources, have attracted considerable attention due to their therapeutic properties and perceived lower risk profile compared to synthetic pharmaceuticals. These extracts often contain bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and alkaloids, which have been extensively studied for their anti-obesity effects. Research indicates that certain plant extracts can modulate weight control by influencing metabolic processes, overall health, and lipid metabolism. The integration of herbal extracts into obesity treatment regimens offers a holistic approach to health, presenting a natural alternative to conventional medicine. Moreover, plant extracts often exhibit pleiotropic effects, targeting multiple pathways involved in the pathogenesis and progression of obesity. This multifaceted mechanism holds promise for enhancing clinical outcomes while minimizing the risks associated with monotherapy. However, despite regimens and potential, further research is essential to elucidate the precise mechanisms of action, optimize dosage regimens, and evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of these interventions.
governo Temer e o avanço autoritário das contrarreformas no campo educacional
Authors: Delgado Gabriela , Do Nascimento Giovane , Maldonado da Silva Renata
Published: July 2024

O presente trabalho aborda as políticas propostas pelo governo Michel Temer (12/05/2016 – 01/01/2019) com impacto direto no campo educacional, quais sejam, a Emenda Constitucional nº 95 e a reforma do Ensino Médio, Lei nº 13.415 de 2017. Apesar da resistência de estudantes, trabalhadores e pesquisadores da educação, ambas as medidas foram sancionadas e encontram-se vigentes. Portanto, o objetivo deste artigo foi analisar as políticas propostas pelo Executivo nacional durante o governo Michel Temer que tiveram impacto profundo no setor educacional. Observou-se que tais medidas representam uma radicalização da perspectiva neoliberal, por meio da materialização de contrarreformas ou reformas antipovo. A metodologia utilizada inclui pesquisa bibliográfica e análise documental.
Empresariado e ditadura
Authors: Cesar Pereira de Carvalho Julio
Published: July 2024

Ainda que o neoliberalismo se reproduza de maneiras específicas, a depender das características econômicas, políticas e sociais peculiares de cada país, as dinâmicas que ele perpetra servem, sobretudo, para restaurar o poder da burguesia. No caso brasileiro, as marcas mais indeléveis do processo de neoliberalização em relação às classes dominantes se manifestaram através do receituário privatista, conjugado às políticas de incremento à acumulação financeira. Através de um levantamento bibliográfico, este estudo objetiva realçar a relação do empresariado na ditadura com elementos que não eram proeminentes neste período, mas que viriam se tornar centrais com a liberalização dos anos de 1990. A partir de casos relacionados à indústria de base, aos bancos e ao setor automotivo, constataram-se expressivos vínculos entre essas frações de classe, as finanças e os preceitos do livre mercado. Com base em tais pontos analíticos pretende-se contribuir para uma abordagem de longo prazo do processo de neoliberalização brasileiro.
Value Lang Edit The Factors that Contribute to an Effective Online Educational System in the High Schools of Mount Lebanon and Beirut
Authors:   , Topalian Sarine
Published: July 2024

Value Lang Edit The aim of this study is to explore the current situation in High Schools of Mount Lebanon and Beirut as a result of the closures of schools and institutions across Lebanon followed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Its repercussions have had a great impact on the way education is nowadays practiced. The purpose of this study was to highlight the issues, main points, accomplishments and viewpoints from all of the following stakeholders: school leadership, parents and teachers. An exploratory study was performed through my qualitative interviews with the stakeholders and my quantitative data analysis based on two survey questionnaires distributed among schools in Mount Lebanon and Beirut. The sample included 211 parent and 122 teacher respondents. The results obtained from this study suggest that the factors that contribute to an effective online educational system in high schools of Mount Lebanon and Beirut are most significant when parents have the proper tutoring skills and when they have the ability to balance their household chores. Also important are: when parents provide an appropriate environment, when leadership provides a good planning and effective timetables, and when teachers have appropriate training on resource utilization. I believe that this study will be most significant to the stakeholders involved in this vital issue and to all those who are interested in the educational system in Lebanon. I hope that the stakeholders will look at and reflect into what they have gone through in the 2020 and 2021 academic year and seek to identify their strengths and weaknesses while they pursue to improve their course of work in the educational field. I also hope that this exploratory study will be followed by other researchers in the future.
The Relationship between Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Depression and Somatization and the Roles of Emotion Regulation and Adverse Childhood Experiences
Authors:   , Corban Riwa
Published: July 2024

Sensory-processing sensitivity (SPS) refers to personality trait that distinguishes the extent to which individuals strongly and deeply process stimuli in the environment. While being highly sensitive has been linked to increased psychopathological tendencies, the reasons for this are not well researched. One potential mediator that could explain the relationship between SPS and psychopathologies is emotion regulation—the set of processes influencing which emotions we have, when we have them, and how we experience and express them. This study therefore aimed to investigate whether sensory processing sensitivity is linked, specifically, to depression and somatization via emotion regulation difficulties. In addition, highly sensitive persons who have experienced childhood adversities have been shown to have more depressive and somatic tendencies than non-highly sensitive persons. Therefore, this study also aimed to investigate whether adverse childhood experiences moderated the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity and depression and somatization. This quantitative study followed a correlational design and the survey was administered through a questionnaire to a convenience sample of 94 adults. A total of five online questionnaires were used: The Highly Sensitive Person Scale (HSPS) developed by Aron and Aron (1997) to measure SPS, the Beck-Depression Inventory (BDI-II) developed by Beck et al. (1996) to measure depression, the Cohen–Hoberman Inventory of Physical Symptoms (CHIPS) developed by Cohen and Hoberman (1983) to measure somatization, the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS-16) initially developed by Gratz and Roemer, L. (2004) to measure difficulties in ER and the adverse childhood experiences, the Adverse Childhood Experien¬¬ce (ACE) Scale developed by Felitti et al. (1998) to measure ACE. The results showed that difficulties in emotion regulation predicted depression and somatization, rather than mediated the relationship between sensory processing sensitivity and depression and somatization. Adverse childhood experiences did not have any moderating effect on this relationship. Future research should include larger samples to understand more accurately the relationship between all these variables.
Bullying as a Predictor with Personality Traits as a Moderation of Employees’ Burnout at the Workplace in Lebanese Corporations
Authors:   , Nassar Diana Gharib
Published: July 2024

The workplace can impose significant pressures on employees that can lead to unprecedented outcomes that have significant impact on their psychological well-being. Studies have suggested that workplace bullying is one of the pressures faced by employees, whereby they are exposed to several offenses, physical and verbal. Investigations in that regard have shown that workplace bullying is an indicator of burnout in employees, which is a work-related stress characterized by physical or emotional tiredness, as well as a sense of diminished achievability and self-worth. Moreover, literature has briefly attempted to integrate personality factors into understanding how it affects the relationship between workplace bullying and burnout. To further extend the research to Lebanon, the study at hand investigated personality as a moderator between workplace bullying and burnout, specifically the personality traits of neuroticism and extraversion. In a form that combined three questionnaires - Maslach Burnout Inventory, Negative Acts Questionnaire, and Big Five inventory – data was collected from 115 employees in diverse Lebanese corporations. Using hierarchal multiple regression, the results found that workplace bullying was directly related to burnout. However, neuroticism and extraversion were not found to be moderators between workplace bullying and burnout. Nevertheless, an interesting finding highlighted how neuroticism had a significant effect on burnout and extraversion had a significant negative relationship with workplace bullying. Despite the limitations accompanied with the small sample size, this is the first study to discuss this complicated relationship in Lebanon. Further research should focus on the relationship between workplace bullying and personality factors.
The IDRLabs Toxic Positivity Test (IDR-TPT), Validation Study in Lebanon
Authors:   , Kahhoul Zakia M.
Published: July 2024

Toxic Positivity is a newly emerging construct that has captured the attention of mental health professionals (Quintero & Long, 2019; Goodman, 2022). It refers to the overgeneralization of a cheerful, optimistic state across all contexts, resulting in the nullification and invalidation of unpleasant experiences (Quintero & Long, 2019). According to Hensley (2021), negating said experiences will leave them unprocessed, which will lead them to be stored in a dysfunctional manner and to become aggravated when the triggers are evoked (Hensley, 2021). Toxic Positivity may force an individual to display socially desirable “positive emotions” and mask / hide their authentic emotions. This inability to be true to oneself can increase the feeling of inauthenticity (Simpson & Stroh, 2004) and lead the person to feel shame and guilt (Goodman, 2022). Since Toxic Positivity can possibly have potent consequences on well-being, it is crucial for the scientific community to be able to examine it. Given the recent development of the construct, little empirical research exists and only one measure has been developed to assess it, namely the Toxic Positivity Test (TPT) published by the IDRLabs (IDRLabs - TPT) with limited knowledge on its validity and reliability. As such, the aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the IDR-TPT by employing a survey design. In the process, the factor structure of the tool was tested using confirmatory factor analysis and convergent and validity was assessed in relation to emotional intelligence dimensions and surface acting behavior. A total of 223 adult, English speaking participants were recruited using convenient sampling. The results of the CFA revealed that the model was a good fit for the data. Moreover, partially supporting the theoretically expected relationship TPT was related to Authenticity, Perceived Emotional Distress and this supports convergent validity. However, and nonaligned with the current study’s hypotheses the relationship between TPT, Emotional Intelligence and Surface Acting this could be explained through the choice of the tool for Emotional Intelligence (SEIS) and the level of insight and intentionality for Surface Acting. Finding suggests that further research is needed to fully understand the relationships between Toxic positivity, Emotional Intelligence, and Surface Acting.
Emergence Procurement, Issues and its Pandemics: A case of Selected Public and Private Procuring Entities of Materials in Mbeya City-Tanzania
Authors: Stephen Kaula
Published: July 2024

The study aimed at investigating the emergence procurement issues and pandemics. This investigation came following a number of cases (>80%) over the procured materials found not to meet the requirements. The study was carried out in Mbeya City where 97 respondents from 2 public (30 respondents) and 3 private (67 respondents) procuring entities were involved. This sample frame was obtained by applying the systematic sampling technique. Indeed, data from this sample frame were primarily collected using questionnaire and secondarily by reviewing journals and reading books. The collected and processed data were analyzed using incremental and absolute fit indices. From the analysis it was found that emergence procurement is the result of being not effectively plan for procurement of materials (RMSEA>0.07). It is from ineffective planning for materials to be procured that found to cause the revealed splitting of orders (RMR<0.08; X2>0.05), inefficient use of scarce resources (GFI>0.90; X2>0.05) and non retention of customers (NNFI>0.95; X2 >0.05). It is from this discrepancy found, thus this study recommends that the procuring entities should be used to procurement planning.
Performance Enhancement of AlGaN-based Deep Ultraviolet Light-emitting Diodes with AlxGa1-xN Linear Descending Layers
Authors: Chen Xiaoyang , Zhang Huitao
Published: July 2024

In this work, the optical performance of AlGaN-based deep ultraviolet light-emitting diode (DUV LED) with AlxGa1-xN linear descending layers has been investigated. The calculated results indicate that the novel DUV LED has better internal quantum efficiency and higher light output power compared with conventional DUV LED. These improvements are attributed to the design of AlxGa1-xN linear descending layers, including n-type layer (NTL), linear Al-composition graded (LACG) quantum barriers (QBs) and hole suply layer (HSL)，which induces more electrons and holes to flow into the active region, and decreases the electron leakage, thus improving the carrier concentrations in the quantum wells (QWs) and enhancing the radiation recombination rate of LED.
Religious psychological foundations of pilgrimage to shrines in the Turkestan region
Authors: Kuvanyshbaeva U.K. ,   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Nurmatov Zh.E. ,   Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University
Published: July 2024

This article focuses on studying the religious and psychological foundations of pilgrimage to sacred sites in the Turkistan region. The article discusses the characteristics of sacred places and their impact on the psychological state of pilgrims. The research also covers the social and cultural aspects of religious tourism. The Turkistan region, rich in historically and religiously significant sites, contributes to the development of religious tourism and enhances the region's potential. The article analyzes the motives of religious travels, their influence on the mental state of pilgrims, and the long-term psychological effects of religious tourism on local communities and pilgrims. This research aims to understand modern trends in religious tourism, including its psychological and social aspects. Identifying the potential of religious tourism allows for a broader presentation of the region's cultural heritage.
Organizational and Legal Aspects of The Implementation of Ecotourism in the (SPNA)
Authors: Qumarbekuly S. ,   Sarsen Amanzholov University of East Kazakhstan
Published: July 2024

This article examines the organisational and legal aspects of the development of ecotourism in the specially protected natural areas (SPNA) of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The main objective of ecotourism is to conserve natural resources and protect the environment, while contributing to the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of the local population. The article discusses the state of legislative and regulatory acts necessary for the development of ecotourism in SPNA, the legal bases and requirements for the organisation of tourism, as well as infrastructural and organisational issues of ecotourism. It also identifies the main problems hindering the development of ecotourism and proposes solutions. The need to implement international experience and standards for the sustainable development of ecotourism in SPNA is emphasised. The article reveals the prospects and opportunities for the development of ecotourism in Kazakhstan.
Utilizing the Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response Framework in Environmental Management Education
Authors: Legion Michael , Paquibut Rene
Published: July 2024

Individuals and societies must be environmentally literate to accept accountability and consequently work in partnerships to manage natural resources sustainably. There is a need for individuals and societies to gain wisdom regarding the complex and intertwined drivers that underlie environmental issues. This paper proposes the use of the Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response framework as a tool for environmental management education to effectively develop critical thinking skills among students. A narrative review of the literature was conducted to explore the possibility of using the framework as a pedagogical tool. The framework allows students to see a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective of environmental issues as a basis for formulating analytically sound solutions. The outcome of this teaching methodology is a balance between theory and practice. The framework promotes a methodical and organized approach to teaching environmental management--enabling the link between traditional input or student activity-oriented methods to complex, high-quality learning outcomes.
AGAMA SEBAGAI PENGALLAHAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Marianta Yohanes I Wayan
Published: July 2024

In The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, Emile Durkheim sets forth a thought-provoking theory of religion. Drawing on his literature research on totemistic religions, notably those of the Aboriginal tribes of Central Australia, Durkheim argues that religion serves as the symbolic representation of society. The sacred is nothing but the representation of the collective power of the clan. Totemism is, thus, a deification of society. This theory does not lead Durkheim to discredit religion as merely a product of illusion, hallucination, failed science, linguistic confusion, and the like. Rather, he argues that the fact that religion has survived for centuries reveal that religion must have fulfilled certain societal need. The Elementary Forms of Religious Life seeks to demonstrate the integrative social function held by religion in traditional societies as the conscience collective that holds society together. This article is aimed at both highlighting the contribution of Durkheim's theory to the sociology of religion and showing the blindspots and weaknesses of his theory.
Memoria colectiva y relatos hegemónicos. Barreras psicosociales para la paz y la reconciliación. Colombia
Authors: Villa Gómez Juan David , Barrera Machado Daniela , Insuasty Rodríguez Alfonso
Published: July 2024

La construcción de narrativas del pasado y memorias hegemónicas en Colombia que sostienen la imagen de enemigo absoluto, la cual es encarnada por las guerrillas, pero susceptible de ser extendida a cualquier otro actor que cuestione el orden dominante, da lugar a prácticas genocidas y de exterminiomaterial y simbólico. Dichas narrativas son ampliamente compartidas por la población colombiana gracias a la captura de relato de los medios de comunicación y la subyacente reproducción de discursos oficiales afines a los intereses de sectores dominantes, que configura representaciones socialesde la historia, orientaciones emocionales colectivas y memorias colectivas que a su vez se erigen en barreras psicosociales para la paz, pues impiden comprender el entramado de causas, responsabilidades y actores que está a la base del conflicto armado y bloquea el apoyo social ante la salida negociada del mismo.
Los saberes ancestrales de la cosmovisión MHUYSQA y sus aportes para recrear la relación socio-ambiental hegemónica
Authors: Naranjo Alexander
Published: July 2024

Los aportes ambientales de los pueblos ancestrales son relevantes en las sociedades actuales regidas por el capitalismo, su contradicción Capital-ambiente y las relaciones que imprime el imperialismo ecológico. En ese sentido rescatar otras maneras que planteen alternativas al capitalismo y al “desarrollo” como lo son los saberes ancestrales, motiva el interés de realizar el proyecto de grado entorno a los aportes de la comunidad Muysqa del municipio de Cota-Cundinamarca a un grupo de jóvenes “occidentales” llamado Tribu Gualí. Adicionalmente a partir de lo anterior contribuir a la reflexiones sobre la relaciones socioambientales hegemónicas.
Escenario de riesgo del borde urbano rural de la comuna 8 de Medellín
Authors: Velásquez Carlos
Published: July 2024

Es evidente el riesgo que afrontan los habitantes de la parte alta de la Comuna 8 de Medellín en lo que corresponde a los movimientos en masa, inundaciones y avenidas torrenciales, que se espera aumenten con el cambio climático. Esta es una realidad que la Administración Distrital no reconoce o reconoce de forma parcial, y ello genera que las comunidades se organicen y trabajen desde la autogestión y el fortalecimiento de lazos comunitarios y capacidades técnicas y políticas bajo el enfoque de la Gestión Comunitaria del Riesgo. Sin embargo para atender dichas problemáticas de una forma integral se requiere de la intervención coordinada del Estado con las comunidades, y se generen acciones para lograr una respuesta real y pronta para hacer frente al escenario de riesgo de desastres en los barrios: Llanaditas, El Faro, Altos de la Torre, Golondrinas y El Pacífico (polígonos Z3_MI_6 y Z3_MIE_3) de la Comuna 8.
El texto presenta las diversas amenazas identificadas frente a los escenarios de movimientos en masa, inundaciones y avenidas torrenciales, dando cuenta de sus dinámicas, procesos y detonantes. Posteriormente evalúa la vulnerabilidad desde los ámbitos físico-espacial, socioeconómico y político-administrativo, para finalmente presentar las capacidades comunitarias para la gestión del riesgo, desde lo organizativo, la autogestión y la negociación e incidencia política.
El Autodesprecio, El Centro y la Herencia Colonial como Símbolos Patrios en el Departamento del Chocó
Authors: Salas Restrepo Fredinson , Romaña Guerrero Nimia Liseth
Published: July 2024

A las comunidades negras y afros del chocó no las representan señores mestizos como: Carrasquilla, Mallarino, Holguín, Conto, Jorge Isaac, Buch o Montalvo; quienes de manera directa o indirecta participaron junto con sus familias de la barbarie. De ahí que situaciones como las del actual himno de Colombia lo único que generan es preguntas como: ¿cuándo cesará la horrible noche para las comunidades negras y afros?,¿cuándo el país va a incluir a las comunidades?, ¿Es la solución la presencia de las comunidades negras y afros en los espacios de decisión política?, ¿cuándo la voz de las comunidades negras y afros dejará de ser silenciada y se le entregará la relevancia que históricamente se les ha quitado?, ¿cuándo se le permitirá a lascomunidades negras y afros tener sus propias representaciones?.
Un breve acercamiento a una disputa histórica: mundo del trabajo y el capital. Una aproximación conceptual
Authors: Silva González Cristóbal
Published: July 2024

Un contingente de trabajadores hoy está condenados a la nueva esclavitud laboral en diferentes partes del mundo. Algo más de 20 millones de personas, afirma OIT. Otro importante grupo de trabajadores en el mundo, casi el 70 % de la clase que vive del trabajo está en la informalidad. Totalmente desguarnecidos. Sin ninguna protección estatal y social. En este contexto se hace necesario presentar o mencionar, por ahora, la iniciativa y propuesta global del movimiento conocido como Precariado. La disputa por el sentido común y la construcción de un nuevo proyecto societal que va más allá de la sociedad salarial, así como el buscar soluciones y alternativas por fuera del estado y el mercado.