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Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Variation of Water Quality: A Case Study of Kotagala Wetland, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Authors: Jayasekara J. M. A. U. , Mowjood M. I. M. , Dayawansa N. D. K.
Published: October 2024

Water quality of wetland ecosystems is a critical concern due to its implications on human health and aquatic life. This study was conducted to assess the spatial and temporal variation of water quality in Kotagala wetland to understand its impact on water safety for domestic uses and ecosystem health. Water samples were collected (n = 70) from six inlets and the wetland outlet from November 2021 to August 2022, and analyzed for pH, electrical conductivity (EC), salinity, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), nitrate, and phosphate. The pH, EC, and nitrate showed significant correlations. Spatial clustering divided the monitoring sites into two clusters, as areas of higher and lower pollution levels. Discriminant analysis highlighted the significance of EC, pH, and nitrate concentrations in differentiating these clusters. Principal According to principal component analysis (PCA) 88.8% of the total variance of spatial variation in water quality was explained by the first two components. Temporal clustering following seasonal variations revealed the influence of rainfall pattern on water quality. EC, TDS, TSS, and nitrate concentrations emerged as the most important factors in this temporal categorization. In PCA, 76.8% of the total variance of temporal variation in water quality was explained by the first two components. Findings highlight the urgent need for sustainable strategies and policies to mitigate the impacts of human activities on wetland water quality, since water quality variations in the wetland was significantly impacted by direct human activities, and variations in rainfall trends in the area.
Establishing Protocols for Glycaemic Index Clinical Trials in an Academic Setting in Sri Lanka
Authors: Nikalansooriya N. M. A. I. , Somaratne G. M. , Maithreepala S. D. , Gunasekara D. C. S. , Wijekoon A. P. , Dahanayake T. N. , Sandaruwan N. B. L. , Karunarathne H. K. A. T. , Madhumali K. D. U. , Abeysiriwardea D. S. D. Z. , Chandrasekara A. , Prasatha B. D. R.
Published: October 2024

The University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka has initiated a Healthy Human Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) dedicated to post-prandial glycaemic response (PPGR) analysis. The present study, involving 42 participants aged 22-25 years, assessed the glycaemic index (GI) of four rice varieties: Super Kernel, Rathu Suduru, Ceylon Purple, and Red Fragrant. The results identified GI values ranging from 40 to 61, categorizing these varieties into low and medium GI groups, with Super Kernel and Rathu Suduru representing the lowest (40 ± 5.5) and the highest (61 ± 5.5) GI values, respectively. Glycaemic load (GL) values ranged from 8 to 12, falling into low and medium categories. This pioneering initiative validates the effectiveness of CTU in precise GI and GL evaluation for food labelling, which are essential for informing consumers about how different types of food impact the sugar levels in the bloodstream. Also, it is a precedent for future clinical nutrition research, emphasizing the need for consistent and harmonized methodologies in academic and regulatory contexts to support broader public health goals by providing accurate nutritional information to consumers. The processes and standards are detailed in a comprehensive guidebook (ISBN 978-624-94637-0-7), supporting the continuation and expansion of further PPGR studies.
A case of ankylosing spondylitis in female siblings
Authors: Abuova Aigerim , Abdakhina Baglan , Glushan Aleksandr , Smagulov Zhasken , Adilbelkova Bibigul , Trofimova Svetlana , Meiramova Assel
Published: October 2024

Historically, ankylosing spondylitis (AS) was thought to be more common in males than in females. However, recent research into AS epidemiology has revealed an increasing incidence of female patients. First, 24-year-old patient A sought medical attention for severe pain in her lower back and buttocks. Then, 4 years later, patient B, 22 years old, the younger sibling of patient A, sought medical attention for the same symptoms. Both patients were diagnosed with AS. We note that the older sister’s diagnosis was delayed by 5 years for a number of reasons, including the gender-specific nature of the disease. At the same time, the younger sister was diagnosed with AS immediately because the older sister had already been diagnosed. This case highlights the gender differences in the AS diagnosis. Despite the traditional understanding of the disease as predominantly affecting males, clinicians should consider and highlight the increasing prevalence of AS in females to avoid misdiagnosis.
Gut Microbiota and Diabetes
Authors: Lyu Young Sang , Kim Jin Hwa , Kim Sang Yong
Published: October 2024

Type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing worldwide and is closely linked to factors such as obesity, genetic predispositions, and lifestyle choices. Recent studies emphasize the significant role of gut microbiota in the development and progression of diabetes and other related metabolic diseases. It is also known that the effects and side effects of antidiabetic drugs can be influenced by gut microbiota. Recently, various therapeutic strategies have aimed at modulating gut microbiota for health improvement. Key approaches include the use of probiotics to enhance the balance of beneficial bacteria and prebiotics, which are dietary fibers that promote the growth of these beneficial bacteria. Additionally, the potential of fecal microbiota transplantation in restoring a balanced microbiota composition in individuals with metabolic diseases are explored. This review highlights the promising potential of these interventions in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes, suggesting that gut microbiota could be a novel and effective approach in diabetes treatment and control.
Management Strategies for Children and Adolescents with Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Cho Ja Hyang
Published: October 2024

The principles of treatment for diabetes in children and adolescents cannot simply be derived from care routinely provided to adults with diabetes. The major consideration is that the epidemiology, pathophysiology, developmental considerations, and response to treatment of pediatric diabetes are often different from those of adult diabetes. Second, recommended treatments for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1DM), type 2 diabetes (T2DM), and other pediatric conditions such as monogenic diabetes (neonatal diabetes and MODY [maturity-onset diabetes of the young]) also differ. HbA1c goals in T1DM and T2DM must be individualized and reassessed over time. A HbA1c < 7% is appropriate for many children and adolescents with T1DM. In a case with hypoglycemia, hypoglycemic unawareness, lack of access to analog insulins, advanced insulin delivery technology and/or continuous glucose monitoring, a less stringent HbA1c < 7.5% will be required. A reasonable HbA1c goal for T2DM is < 7%. If possible, a strict HbA1c target of < 6.5% can be implemented. Metformin is the first-line treatment of choice in T2DM. In a case with ketosis or HbA1c > 8.5%, insulin will be required with once daily basal insulin (0.25~0.5 IU/kg). If the glycemic goal is not attained, the addition of a second agent is considered in adult patients but might not be applicable or safe in pediatric cases. Therefore, the efficacy and safety of these drugs used in adult patients, including glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors, should be evaluated in pediatric patients worldwide.
Efficacy and Safety of Adding 6 Weeks of Doxycycline to the Essential Package of Care to Treat Filarial Lymphedema: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial in Southern India
Authors: Krishnasastry Suma , Ashok Anuja , Devidas Ammu , Sullivan Sarah , Stephens Mariana , Norman Jayla , Paljug Elianna , Deathe Andrew , Majewski Andrew , Horton John , Shott Joseph P. , Klarmann-Schultz Ute , Hoerauf Achim , Ottesen Eric , Mackenzie Charles D.
Published: October 2024

Finding additional ways to manage lymphedema due to lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a primary concern for the Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis. The WHO-recommended Essential Package of Care (EPC) consists of skin hygiene, elevation of affected limbs, exercise, protective shoe ware, wound care, and supportive therapy for acute phases. The care program has been successful but often hard to maintain. A double-blind study reexamined previous findings that doxycycline treatment could improve the lymphedematous changes in LF patients. The present study was carried out in a semi-urban location of Kerala, southern India, where Brugia sp. is the predominant parasite, and LF mass drug administration had ceased in many areas. Two hundred individuals (aged 14–65 years; 142 females and 58 males) with lymphedema of stages 1–3 were instructed in the EPC and were randomly administered either 200 mg doxycycline or an identical-appearing placebo daily for 6 weeks. Data were collected at 0, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months and included the state of the lymphedema (size, cleanliness, skin thickness and changes), occurrence of adenolymphangitis (ADL) attacks, and patients’ quality of life (QOL). The results demonstrated no difference over time between the two arms of the study; virtually all patients of both groups showed either improvement or “no worsening” in the parameters during the 2-year study period. Importantly, this rigorous trial confirmed that the EPC is of substantial benefit to lymphedema patients by reducing acute ADL and improving their QOL and clinical condition.
A Case Study on Resident Participation in Local Regeneration Projects Utilizing Design Thinking : Focused on Buyeo Project
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, Lee Hye Sun , Nah Ken
Published: October 2024

This study aims to revitalize local commercial districts amidst the challenges of the COVID era by applying the design thinking methodology to develop a regeneration strategy for “Wonjo Food Alley” in Buyeo County. The research was conducted based on workshops involving merchants, local residents, and experts, utilizing the KJ method for idea categorization and analysis to derive a strategy for community regeneration using the cultural assets of the area. In this process, the use of design thinking played a crucial role in deeply understanding the unique requirements of the region and facilitating community participation. The results demonstrate that design thinking is an effective approach for revitalizing local economies, proving its utility and effectiveness. This underscores the importance of a participatory approach through design thinking in the development of strategies for commercial district revitalization, and it is hoped that this research will provide practical guidelines for addressing similar problems in the future.
A Study on the Design Characteristics and Trends of Cultural Products of the China Grand Canal Based on CiteSpace
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, Liu Yi Ran , Chung Won-Jun
Published: October 2024

This study will analyze the current state and trends in the field of the China Grand Canal cultural product design. By screening relevant literature from the CNKI database between 2014 and 2024, the study employs CiteSpace software to conduct bibliometric analysis and construct knowledge maps. The aim of this research is to uncover the key issues and emerging trends in the field of Grand Canal cultural product design, and to explore possible directions for its future development. Through co-occurrence analysis of keywords, analysis of author collaboration, and distribution of institutions, the study delves into the research dynamics and collaboration networks in this field. The findings suggest that although research on Grand Canal cultural product design has gradually increased since 2014, it remains largely exploratory, with relatively dispersed collaboration among researchers. Future development is likely to focus on interdisciplinary integration and the combination of regional cultural creativity to promote sustained progress in this field.
A Study on the Application of Late Joseon Dynasty Genre Painting in Paper Lamp Cultural Product Patterns
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, Huang Wei , Kim Jong Ki
Published: October 2024

Korean culture is attracting attention both domestically and internationally as its international status has risen. Among them, genre painting in the late Joseon Dynasty can be said to be an important medium of Korean traditional culture that captures the lifestyle of ancient Korean society as a visual image, and it is of great significance to inherit and promote Korean traditional culture by using this genre painting as a design for geographical cultural products. This study seeks to explore new applications of genre painting in the late Joseon Dynasty to design geographical cultural products, expand its scope, and express Korean traditional culture in various ways. First, through literature research, the characteristics and artistic values of genre painting in the late Joseon Dynasty were analyzed, and the application status of cultural products based on the market was considered. Second, as a result of analyzing the application cases of genre painting in the late Joseon Dynasty in geographical cultural products, it was found that genre painting in the late Joseon Dynasty was emphasized only on specific holidays and places, so it was not fully utilized in cultural products such as everyday land, and the style appeared relatively simple. Finally, through case analysis and market survey results, an alternative to applying the genre painting in the late Joseon Dynasty to geographical products was suggested. This study aims to explore a new way to use folk paintings in late Joseon Dynasty cultural products by combining modern geodge materials and other design practice processes to provide new implications and methods for the convergence of traditional culture and modern cultural products, and to provide useful data for the succession and innovation of traditional culture.
The Effect of Design Value Factors of Abandoned Ceramic Upcycle Design on Consumers' Attitudes and Purchasing Behaviors : Based on the VAB model
Authors:   Korea Institute of Design Research Society, Jiang Zong Shang , Kim Jong Ki
Published: October 2024

In the modern society, it is evolving from the stage of eco-friendly manufacturing and ethical consumption to the stage of upcycle in terms of eco-friendly manufacturing and ethical consumption beyond the stage of reducing and recycling waste such as waste ceramics to raw materials. Based on the VAB model, this study analyzed how a total of six value factors of abandoned ceramic upcycle design affect consumer attitudes and purchasing behaviors. According to the results of the study, it was confirmed that the value factors (historical, eco-friendliness, scarcity, sustainability, artistry, and variability) of the waste ceramic upcycle design all have a significant effect on consumer attitude. It was confirmed that the eco-friendliness, scarcity, artistry, and variability of the waste ceramic upcycle design had a significant effect on purchasing behavior, and the historical and sustainability did not have a significant effect on purchasing behavior. Based on the value factors of the waste ceramic upcycle design, it was confirmed that consumer attitude had a significant effect on purchasing behavior. In addition, it was confirmed that artistry has the greatest influence on consumer attitude and purchasing behavior. Therefore, in order to increase the sales volume of the waste ceramic upcycle design, the artistry of the waste ceramic upcycle products should be more emphasized, and the historical, eco-friendliness, scarcity, sustainability, and variability should be continuously developed to attract consumers' attention, and the history and sustainability of the product should be more clearly expressed. This study is meant to provide useful data for future research on waste ceramic upcycle design.
Maintaining and Maintaining Local Wisdom of Sundanese Culture as One of the Indonesian National Identity
Authors: Sidiq Fahmi , Yohandoko Setyo Luthfi Okta , Cahyandri Rini
Published: September 2024

The Sundanese people are part of the people living in Indonesia, the majority of whom are in West Java and its surroundings. Sundanese people have a number of distinctive cultures such as politeness, humility towards others, respect for elders and love for younger people. Spiritual balance is maintained and maintained by carrying out traditional ceremonies, while social balance is by working together to maintain it. However, as time goes by, it is feared that this culture will experience decline and is even vulnerable to extinction. Therefore, in this research, a study was carried out on maintaining and preserving the local wisdom of Sundanese culture, which is part of the identity of the Indonesian nation. The method used is literature study, namely searching various written sources in the form of books, archives, magazines, articles and other relevant scientific works. The results of the study show that in maintaining and maintaining the local wisdom values of the Sundanese people, each individual needs to be aware of how important it is to preserve Sundanese culture so that it does not become extinct. The preservation of this culture, the role of regional beautification and the Indonesian government is also very necessary.
Development of a machine learning based fileless malware filter system for cyber-security
Authors: Obini Umaru C. , Jeremiah Chukwu , Igwe Sylvester A.
Published: September 2024

Over the years, the increased rate of perturbated malware based cyber-attack has presented many challenges and triggered the need for immediate solution all over the world. This was addressed in this paper development of a machine learning based fileless malware filter system for cyber security. Fileless malware which can come inform of Memory Resident Fileless malware or Windows Registry fileless malware are known to have no executable files, resides in the system memory or the windows registry. It doesn’t write any files to disk making it very challenging to detect us[1]ing traditional signature-based methods. It often leverage legitimate tools such as Windows Management Instrumentation and PowerShell to carry out its malicious activities. The methods used were data collection, data extraction, Deep Neural Network (DNN), activation function, training algorithm and classification. The methods were designed using structural and mathematical approaches which employed architectural diagrams, flow charts and self-defining equations to develop the new system. The training of the DNN was done using Gradient Descent Algorithms (GDA) to generate the malware filter algorithm. The filters were implemented with Simulink, tested and validated. The results were also evaluated using Regression (R) and Mean Square Error (MSE analyzer) and it showed R values of 0.9931 and MSE performance also recorded 0.002088Mu. This implied that the filter developed was able to detect and remove malware on the network.
Portales electrónicos, un nuevo foco para la participación ciudadana: caso Gobernación de Nariño, Colombia
Authors: Cabrera Benavides Lucero Liliana , Nasif Arciniegas Jalal Othman
Published: October 2024

El presente es producto de una investigación, la cual estudia la relación existente entre participación ciudadana y portales electrónicos caso Gobernación de Nariño, Colombia 2017-2018, dentro de los nuevos esquemas de desarrollo de las democracias actuales.
El objetivo principal es establecer la posibilidad de participación ciudadana a partir del diseño del portal electrónico de la gobernación de Nariño teniendo como objetivos específicos identificar las normativas y caracterizar las estrategias que incorpora el portal.
La presente sigue un diseño metodológico descriptivo a partir de técnicas de recolección de datos: análisis de documentos y la caracterización del portal electrónico de la Gobernación de Nariño.
Entre los resultados que presenta el artículo se encuentra que el diseño del portal electrónico de la gobernación de Nariño se construye en base a una cantidad de información y datos que almacenan las distintas dependencias, respecto a los procesos de gestión pública que realizan a diario.
La intolerancia de la propiedad privada
Authors: Ramirez Andrade Ignacio Samuel
Published: October 2024

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo explorar la vinculación que se establece entre libertad y derecho de propiedad en el ideario libertario. Para ello, se examinará el pensamiento de Hans-Hermann Hoppe para dar cuenta del carácter mutuamente excluyente entre la democracia y una sociedad basada en el derecho absoluto de propiedad. Durante este proceso, se abordarán las implicancias deslegitimadoras que dicha concepción supone respecto de los valores asociados al pluralismo y a la tolerancia. Asimismo, incorporaremos a nuestro análisis la predominancia que adquieren las tradiciones en tanto mecanismos para resguardar y autoafirmar un orden social que consagre el derecho de propiedad, y que en virtud de las cuales se habilita la exclusión violenta de quienes supongan una amenaza para dicho orden. Finalmente, se buscará sostener que el pensamiento de Hoppe representa una radicalización de los postulados teóricos esgrimidos por Murray Rothbard sin que ello suponga una divergencia del ideario libertario.
PREDMET SUKOBA U DRAMAMA ZA DJECU BRANKA STEVANOVIĆA
Authors:   University of East Sarajevo, Faculty of Philosophy, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Savić Milosavljević Sanja M.
Published: September 2024

In his three plays for children: The Alarm in Savazo- nia (Uzbuna u Savazoniji), The STory of The Single-Child Prince (Priča o princu jedincu) and The TaTTleTale Sparrow (Vrabac Tužibabac), Branko Stevanović treats conflicts differently for each one. The main methods of this research are analytic (in terms of each play) and comparative (in terms of all three Stevanović’ plays). Regardless of the analytical approach, conflict represents an important focus for children’s attention in the theater. In the case of The Alarm in Savazonia, Stevanović constantly transfers conflict from one subject to another. The result of this method is a play most akin to vaudeville, where the viewers’ attention is riveted by various elements that look similar to our reality, but differ from it slightly. In The STory of The Single-Child Prince Stevanović uses the clas- sical Aristotelian method of a story well told, with many fairy-tale elements. The main character, the Prince, is well-motivated, and the whole adventure is initiated with his wish to deserve his parents’ respect. Along with his maturation, the object of his desire relocates from one subject to another, but the conflict which will escalate in the final scene is focalised during the play. The TaTTleTale Sparrow is a short monodrama, where the conflict is set behind the stage. In order to hold the audience’s attention, the playwright indicates possible interactive elements of the performance.
OD ONIRIČKOG DO TROMPLEJSKOG BIĆA I NAZAD: KATEGORIJA ONIRIČKOG TROMPLEJA
Authors:   University of Niš, Faculty of Philosophy, Serbia, Đorđević Jovan B.
Published: September 2024

This paper represents a contribution to the catalog of trompe-l’oeil beings in literature by defining, analyzing, and introducing the category of the oneiric trompe-l’oeil being, i.e., a literary character. By analyzing chronotopes and literary characters in Lewis Carroll’s novels Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass and Fyodor Dostoevsky’s short story The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, we observed overlaps in their genesis concerning narrative worlds and identical structures of narrative strategies and their realizations. This led to an exploration of the borderland topos of oneiric and trompe-l’oeil beings and the discovery of a type of oneiric being that synthesizes these two categories. Starting from the general norms of this being, we analyzed and defined norms for the classification of oneiric trompe-l’oeil character.
TEORIJSKA I PRAKTIČNA POETIKA I ESTETIKA
Authors:   Visoka strukovna vaspitačka i medicinska škola u Vršcu, Srbija, Đorđević Miloš M.
Published: September 2024

The paper sheds light on the theoretical, critical, aesthetic, and practical aspects of Milovan Danojlić’s Naive Poem (Naivna pesma). Through the prism of discussion, we interpret the art of Ljubivoje Ršumović as a value that has become a national cultural heritage. By comparing Danojlić’s views with the related findings of the poet and critic Duško Radović, the field of interpretation is expanded and we conclude that Danojlić’s discussion of the naive poem, as both a theoretical and a practical contribution to his poetics, confirms the fundamental tenet that scientific and creative consciousness are one and the same and that they have a common core. After all, even Ršumović, a poet who studied literature, had an awareness of Danojlić’s work, and it is mentioned in his numerous poems, interviews, and reviews.
Radiation-Induced Bilateral Hip Osteonecrosis and Acetabular Fractures
Authors: Ivone Alessandro
Published: October 2024

The case report talks about the surgical treatment of bilateral hip osteonecrosis after radiotherapy. The literature is poor on the subject even if a cause-effect correlation is described between radiotherapy and bone necrosis. This clinical case underlines the correlation between pelvic irradiation and radiation-induced fractures due to bone weakening. The evaluation about choice and survival of the implant used is interesting for future comparisons and surgical approach.
KAJIAN ESTETIKA IMPLEMENTASI BAMBU LAMINASI PADA TRANSFORMABLE FURNITURE BRUNA CABINET
Authors: Eilsa Adelia  , Sany Nukhbah , Damastuti Prasiska , Damayanti Friska , Ma’Wa Safarah Putri
Published: October 2024

The limitation of wood as a raw material for furniture production has prompted researchers to seek non-wood alternative materials. Among these alternatives, bamboo has been utilized for furniture production. However, the bamboo used is typically in its whole form, which restricts the types and shapes of furniture that can be produced. Using the design thinking method, starting from the empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test stages, the goal of this research was to explore the aesthetic value of a cabinet that can transform from one function to another using processed bamboo material—specifically, vertically laminated bamboo with grooves. Data collection involved initial questionnaires distributed to potential users, interviews with bamboo processing industry practitioners, and a literature review of books, journals, and internet articles. The final outcome of this study is a working drawing and a prototype cabinet made from laminated bamboo material that can transform into a writing desk. Respondent evaluations indicated that the prototype was 71.39% comfortable (Good) and had an average aesthetic rating of 84.125%. Additionally, 33% of respondents expressed interest in purchasing the prototype at the specified price.
EKSPERIMEN PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH INDUSTRI KAYU SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF MATERIAL KAYU
Authors: Al Farobi Mohammad , Mardiana Christin
Published: October 2024

Industri furnitur menghasilkan limbah dalam jumlah yang signifikan, termasuk limbah serbuk dan potongan kayu, yang telah menjadi perhatian utama karena penanganannya yang kurang tepat, sering kali hanya dibuang atau dibakar, menyebabkan dampak lingkungan yang serius. Sampai saat ini, belum ada solusi yang efektif untuk mengatasi masalah ini. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan cara baru dalam memanfaatkan limbah industri kayu sebagai bahan baku yang memiliki nilai dan fungsi yang berarti. Metode penelitian dilakukan melalui serangkaian eksperimen, termasuk pemilihan limbah serbuk dan potongan kayu, penggabungan serbuk kayu, proses pewarnaan dan pengeringan serbuk, serta proses yang sama untuk potongan kayu. Selanjutnya, dilakukan proses pembuatan pola, penggabungan pola, finishing, dan pengeringan bahan. Hasil analisis dari eksperimen ini menjadi landasan untuk mengembangkan material baru yang terbuat dari kombinasi limbah potongan dan serbuk kayu. Dengan demikian, upaya ini diharapkan dapat memberikan solusi yang lebih berkelanjutan dalam memanfaatkan kembali limbah industri furnitur dan mengurangi dampak negatifnya terhadap lingkungan.
Bridging Entrepreneurship Education and Entrepreneurial Alertness: The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Mindset
Authors:   Universitas Tarumanagara, Jakarta, Indonesia, Wandana Jetli , Soelaiman Lydiawati ,   Universitas Tarumanagara, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: September 2024

This study examines entrepreneurship education's impact on entrepreneurial alertness, with entrepreneurial mindset serving as a mediator among management students. Therefore, entrepreneurial alertness is crucial for higher education institutions so that graduates not only become job seekers but also have the potential to create job opportunities. This study examines entrepreneurship education's impact on entrepreneurial alertness, with entrepreneurial mindset serving as a mediator among management students. The research employs a descriptive method. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed both online and offline, using non-probability sampling techniques and a purposive sampling approach. The study’s population consists of management students, with a sample size of 100 students. Data were analyzed using SEM-PLS with SmartPLS 4.0 software. The results indicate that entrepreneurship education has a positive effect on entrepreneurial mindset. Furthermore, entrepreneurship education positively influences entrepreneurial alertness, and entrepreneurial mindset positively affects entrepreneurial alertness. Entrepreneurial mindset also positively mediates the effect of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial alertness. This research is beneficial for educational institutions in designing more effective entrepreneurship curricula and provides insights for the government to formulate policies to enhance entrepreneurial alertness. It is hoped that graduates will be able to create job opportunities, thereby contributing to economic growth.
The Estimation of relationship between actuarial rate of return, Maturity and Coupon: The case of Tunisia
Authors: Elmguirhi Sonia
Published: September 2024

The aim of this paper is to study the Estimation of the relationship between the actuarial rate of return, Maturity and Coupon issued by the Tunisian banking and financial institutions knowing that it is a significant component of financing. So, this relationship issue is an essential link of investments. The studying of yield bond is an important first step. For many types of financial research. To  date, this research has focused on the bond yield for institutions, with the exception of works by institution, financial and banking. There regression models are tested by different methods. The first model is based only on relationship between Actuarial Rate of Return, maturity and coupon. The other models are prominent in the published literature on the bond yield.
Lexical Bundle Patterns in Malaysian Educational Texts: A Corpus-Based Analysis of English Language Textbooks
Authors: Binti Mohamed Ismail Nur Faiqah , Binti Kamarulzaman Amy Sofeena , Binti Zainol Nur Zafirah , Binti Nordin Nur Hanani , Binti Mohamad Jamil Khaleda Alia
Published: October 2024

In the era of digital learning, understanding the linguistic input in educational materials is vital for language acquisition. Lexical bundles, or recurring word sequences, significantly contribute to developing fluency and coherence, especially in academic contexts. This study examines the presence and types of lexical bundles in Malaysian Form 4 and Form 5 KBSM English textbooks, analyzing their frequency and functions. Using a mixed-method design with a corpus-based approach, data were collected from textbook reading passages and analyzed with AntConc 3.4.3 software. The study aims to assess whether these textbooks provide sufficient linguistic input to enhance students' English proficiency in academic contexts. The findings show a limited presence of lexical bundles, with 29 different 3-word bundles appearing 203 times in total. Four-word bundles were not found in the corpus. The bundles were categorized into three functional types based on Biber et al.'s (2004) taxonomy; stance expressions (55.2%), referential expressions (44.8%), and discourse organizers which were absent. This gap suggests a shortfall in the textbooks' ability to guide students in creating coherent and well-structured texts. The study emphasizes the need for more comprehensive inclusion of lexical bundles in textbooks to better support language acquisition and academic proficiency. It recommends that future textbooks incorporate a broader range of lexical bundles to better equip students for advanced language uses. This research contributes to discussions on the effectiveness of educational materials in second language learning and highlights the importance of targeted linguistic input.
DEVELOPING THE SKILLS OF TRANSLATION-ORIENTED READING IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES TO TRANSLATION STUDENTS
Authors: EMELYANOVA Ya.B.
Published: September 2024

The article examines the problem of developing the skills of translation-oriented reading in teaching foreign languages to translation students. It outlines the characteristic features of the translator as a reader with a special motivation, emphasises the importance of their ability to identify the items of information which are relevant to the creation of the desired communicative effect and highlights the tasks which the translator has to accomplish during the first stage of the translation process the importance of which cannot be underestimated. To ensure the acquisition and development of the skills required for translation-oriented reading, it has been proposed to use a set of questions which can serve as guidelines for the analysis of the text. The questions draw students’ attention to the types of information which are essential for translationoriented reading. The article also outlines the benefits of this learning procedure.
Challenges and strategies of shaping the Cross River State Public Library for quality service delivery in the 21st century
Authors: Eyo Ekanem B. E.
Published: October 2024

Public library is the people’s university and very essential in the provision of facilities, resources and services to meet the needs of citizenry in the 21st century. The study was carried out to investigate challenges and strategies of shaping the Cross River State Public Library for quality service delivery in the 21st century. The survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of 55 library personnel working in the Calabar, Cross River State Public Library. A total enumeration was adopted as the sampling technique. The instrument used to collect data for analysis was questionnaire. The research instrument was face validated in order to make it suitable for the study. Data were analysed using frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The findings showed that Cross River State Public Library to be under funding, inadequate staffing, poor condition of services and staff development, among others; strategies that can be adopted towards shaping the Cross Rivers State Public Library for quality service delivery in the 21st century are significant improvement in the allocation of funds to public library, provision of 21st century facilities for services delivery, staff development programmes for staff, employment of qualified personnel to manage the public library, provision of good condition of service and prospects for staff, among others. This paper concludes that government, public library management and stakeholders should provide adequate budgetary allocations for employment of qualified personnel, staff development, subscription/procurement of current resources, provision and maintenance of technologies/facilities, functional library services to users in the 21st century in Cross River State, Nigeria. The paper recommended among others that government and public library management should improve and sustain quality service delivery of public library in Cross River State, Nigeria.
Students’ use and assessment of Plateau State University Library, Bokkos
Authors: Nwokedi Victor C. , Nwokedi Grace I.
Published: October 2024

This paper focuses on use and assessment of various resources and facilities of the Plateau State University Library, Bokkos. The research was guided by seventeen objectives. A survey research design was the research method adopted in the investigation. The target population for the research was all the 499 students in the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences that were on ground in 2022/2023 academic session. Since the population was manageable, there was no sampling. Hence, all the subjects were adopted in the research. The instrument used in the data collection was questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using simple statistics such as frequency counts and percentages, and tables were presented were necessary. The findings of the research revealed among others that the major issues associated with the poor patronage of the Plateau State University Library, Bokkos by the students of the institution were as follows: lack of enough textbooks and journals; collection contain so many outdated textbooks that were irrelevant to the student‟s needs; library‟s catalogue was in disarray; lack of stable source of electric power supply; and inconsistent internet connections with very low internet bandwidth. It was therefore, recommended among others that the library management should acquire more current text books and journals in both hard and soft copies and the university‟s lecturers (users) should be involved in the selection of the library‟s resources for acquisition in order to improve the quality / relevancy of the library‟s collection; there is an urgent need to reorganize the library‟s catalogue to reflect the library‟s collection; the university management should provide a constant source of electric power supply to the library; Internet connectivity should be made available all the time and internet bandwidth should be 4increased to reduce the time it takes to gain access into the internet databases in the library. The research then concluded that the Plateau State University library was bedeviled with so many factors that had inhibited the effective utilization of its resources and facilities by students. Hence, students avoided the patronage of the library‟s resources and facilities. However, it was believed that with proper funding, commitment of university and library managements and careful implementation of the recommendations noted in this research, the resources and facilities of the library will be greatly improved and the patronage of the library by students will subsequently improve.
Knowledge management practices and sustainable competitive advantage in deposit money banks in Nigeria
Authors: Alegbeleye Gabriel O. , Okoro Obina J , Olomola Oludolapo B.
Published: October 2024

Sustaining competitive advantage is critical in a dynamic business environment. However, this has become challenging for Deposit Money Banks (DBMs) in Nigeria. Despite their drive to maintain competitiveness, literature has revealed low competitive advantage among deposit money banks in Nigeria. Empirical evidences support the link between Knowledge Management Practices (KMP) (knowledge creation, knowledge sharing, knowledge utilisation) and Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA) (financial performance, learning and growth, internal business process, customer satisfaction). Extant studies have focused on other factors that independently influenced sustainable competitive advantage without in-depth attention to the activities in knowledge management practices. Therefore, this study investigated the influence of KMP on SCA in DMBs in Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 4,300 management staff of eight DMBs, sample size was 366 determined using Taro Yamane’s formula. Proportionate and simple random sampling techniques were used to select the respondents. A structured and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.70 to 0.85. Findings reveal that indicators of KMP (Adj.R2 = 0.74, F(3, 304) = 287.30, p < 0.05) had significant influence on SCA in DMBs however, knowledge sharing did not. The study concluded that knowledge management practices enhanced sustainable competitive advantage in deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study recommended that the management of deposit money banks in Nigeria should encourage knowledge sharing practices at all levels as this will enhance knowledge creation, reduce knowledge loss due to employee turnover and sustain competitive advantage.
Photoluminescent carbon colloids prepared by laser fragmentation of carbon from waste coffee grounds
Authors: Enríquez-Sánchez Noé , Vilchis-Nestor Alfredo R. , Camacho-López Santiago , Camacho-López Miguel A. , Camacho-López Marco
Published: October 2024

Colloidal suspensions of carbon nanostructures (CNSs) were prepared by laser fragmentation in various liquid media using heat-treated coffee grounds as carbon precursor. A study by calorimetry was done in powder of waste coffee grounds to determine the temperature of obtaining carbon. The experiments were carried out in two stages, the first one consisted in obtaining the carbon source, for which powder of waste coffee grounds was thermally treated in air. The as-obtained carbon was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy. In the second step the as-obtained carbon was separately dispersed in four liquid media (acetone, toluene, methanol and isopropyl alcohol) to be fragmented by using a ns-pulsed Nd:YAG laser at its 1064 nm fundamental emission. The morphological features of the carbon nanostructures were obtained by transmission electron microscopy, while the optical properties of the colloidal suspensions were characterized by UV-Vis and photoluminescence spectroscopies. Results indicate that carbon nanostructures are successfully obtained in the four liquid media after the fragmentation process. The four colloidal suspensions show photoluminescent properties, which are seen to depend on the liquid medium nature. We found that the liquid medium also influences the efficiency of the laser fragmentation.
Review of the state and prospects for the development of the methodology for analyzing and assessing the effectiveness of business processes
Authors: Нарежнева О.В.
Published: October 2024

В статье представлен обзор сложившихся в России подходов к оценке и анализу эффективности бизнес-процессов. На основе критического анализа определено место данного направления оценки в общей системе управления. Освещена степень современной проработанности методики анализа в части раскрытия ее основных элементов: постановка цели и задач анализа, определение объекта исследования, формирование системы показателей и последовательности аналитических процедур для оценки, определение необходимых источников информации. В результате определены перспективные направления развития методики оценки эффективности бизнес-процессов.

The article presents an overview of the approaches to assessing and analyzing the effectiveness of business processes that have developed in our country. Based on a critical analysis, the place of this area of ​​assessment in the overall management system is determined. The degree of modern elaboration of the analysis methodology in terms of disclosing its main elements is highlighted: setting the goal and objectives of the analysis, defining the object of the study, forming a system of indicators and a sequence of analytical procedures for assessment, determining the necessary sources of information. As a result, promising areas for the development of the methodology for assessing the effectiveness of business processes are determined.
Russian textile and clothing industry in the context of technological changes and prospects for export of clothing and textiles from Russia
Authors: Долженко И.Б.
Published: October 2024

Актуальность статьи определяется большим значением оптимизации деятельности текстильной и швейной промышленности с макроэкономической и структурной точек зрения и задачами наращивания несырьевого экспорта. Выявлено, что текущее состояние российской швейной и текстильной промышленности определяется совокупностью большого числа различных факторов, сложившихся за последние 30 лет. Имеющиеся вызовы для компаний текстильной и швейной промышленности могут быть успешно преодолены, что подтверждает развитие ряда российских компаний. Установлено, что для улучшения экспортного потенциала российских компаний текстильной и швейной промышленности нужны системный комплексный подход и активная промышленная политика. Сформулированы предложения по наращиванию экспортного потенциала российских компаний текстильной и швейной отрасли.

The relevance of the article is determined by the great importance of optimizing the activities of the textile and clothing industry from the macroeconomic and structural points of view and the tasks of increasing non-resource exports. It was revealed that the current difficult state of the Russian clothing and textile industry is determined by a combination of a large number of different factors that have developed over the past 30 years. It has been revealed that the existing challenges for companies in the textile and clothing industry can be successfully overcome, which is confirmed by the development of a number of successful Russian companies. It has been established that a systemic, comprehensive approach and active industrial policy are needed to improve the export potential of Russian companies in the textile and clothing industry. Proposals for increasing the export potential of Russian companies in the textile and clothing industry have been formulated.