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Determinan minat berwirausaha: Studi pada mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam
Authors: Muliadi Selamat , Arthawati Sri Ndaru , Herizal Herizal , Hakim Hakim
Published: November 2024

Baik dalam dunia bisnis maupun akademis, kewirausahaan saat ini menjadi topik yang menarik perhatian. Lulusan baru harus memulai bisnis mereka sendiri karena di perusahaan-perusahaan besar lebih sedikit menawarkan pekerjaan. Namun, rendahnya intensi berwirausaha di kalangan mahasiswa menyebabkan terbatasnya lapangan kerja dan meningkatkan angka pengangguran. Tujuan riset ini untuk menganalisis pengaruh pendidikan kewirausahaan, lingkungan keluarga, dan motivasi terhadap minat berwirausaha pada mahasiswa. Pengambilan sampel menerapkan metode purposive sampling dan jumlah sampel pada penelitian ini sebanyak 65 orang mahasiswa Semester Genap Tahun Akademik 2024/2025. Beberapa pengujian, yakni uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linear berganda, serta uji koefisien determinasi dianalisis melalui IBM SPSS versi 20. Hasil riset ini menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial, pendidikan kewirausahaan, lingkungan keluarga, serta motivasi mempunyai pengaruh signifikan terhadap minat berwirausaha mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam UIN Mataram. Secara simultan,  pendidikan kewirausahaan, lingkungan keluarga, dan motivasi secara bersama-sama berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat berwirausaha. Selain memberi gambaran terkait variabel-variabel yang memengaruhi minat mahasiswa dalam berwirausaha, temuan riset ini berkontribusi meningkatkan pengetahuan dan membuka jalan bagi penelitian selanjutnya yang melibatkan lebih banyak partisipan dan variabel terkait.
Determinan pengungkapan corporate social responsibility pada perusahaan pertambangan di BEI
Authors: Amelia Rizky Windar , Marjukah Anis , Jati Agung Nugroho , Satiti Abidah Dwi Rahmi
Published: November 2024

Pengungkapan corporate social responsibility (CSR) oleh pelaku bisnis, khususnya di industri pertambangan, masih belum optimal. Sebuah program untuk mencapai keseimbangan antara keuntungan keuangan dan manfaat bagi perekonomian, Masyarakat, serta lingkungan disebut tanggung jawab sosial perusahaan. Masyarakat memerlukan informasi mengenai inisiatif CSR guna memenuhi haknya atas rasa aman, tenteram, serta sejahtera. Fokus bisnis bergeser dari tanggung jawab internal ke masalah lingkungan dan sosial sebagai akibat dari tanggung jawab perusahaan. Tujuan riset ini ialah menganalisis dan menguji pengaruh ukuran perusahaan, GCG, dan DER terhadap pengungkapan CSR di perusahaan pertambangan yang tercatat di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2018-2022. Riset ini memakai analisis regresi dengan metode kuantitatif. Pada riset ini, keseluruhan sampel berjumlah 55 sampel yang diperoleh dari 11 perusahaan dengan memakai metode purposive sampling, pada akhirnya diperoleh perusahaan pertambangan sesuai kriteria dan memiliki data rasio keuangan secara lengkap. Setelah data terkumpul, data dianalisis berbasis regresi linear berganda. Berdasarkan analisis, hasil riset ini mengindikasikan pengungkapan CSR dipengaruhi secara signifikan oleh ukuran perusahaan dan DER, sedangkan GCG tidak mempunyai pengaruh signifikan terhadap pengungkapan CSR pada perusahaan pertambangan yang terdaftar di BEI periode 2018-2022. Hasil riset ini tidak hanya membantu perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan, tetapi juga membantu manajemen perusahaan pertambangan untuk mematuhi kebijakan pemerintah dan memastikan jika kebijakan diikuti sehingga perusahaan tidak melanggar peraturan.
Faktor pembentuk green purchase intention pada pakaian ramah lingkungan
Authors: Belycia Cein , Soelasih Yasintha
Published: November 2024

Produksi pakaian secara massal dan sifat konsumtif manusia menyebabkan degradasi lingkungan akibat limbah industri. Seiring meningkatnya degradasi lingkungan, manusia mulai sadar dan mempertimbangkan untuk meminimalisir konsumsi mereka. Dengan menggunakan pengetahuan tentang produk hijau dalam pembelian pakaian ramah lingkungan, penelitian ini menganalisis bagaimana keprihatinan lingkungan, produk hijau, dan inovasi hijau memengaruhi keinginan untuk membeli produk hijau. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan adalah 366 orang individu yang tersebar di daerah Jabodetabek dengan metode non-probability sampling, secara spesifik yaitu purposive sampling. Hasil-hasil menunjukkan bahwa kepedulian terhadap lingkungan, green product, dan green innovation memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap green purchase intention. Selain itu, pengaruh tidak langsung green product dan green innovation juga memengaruhi niat untuk membeli barang hijau melalui peran mediasi pengetahuan tentang barang hijau. Green product knowledge berfungsi sebagai penghubung antara produk hijau dan inovasi hijau serta keinginan untuk membeli produk hijau. Hasil ini mengindikasikan bahwa selain green product knowledge, faktor-faktor lain seperti green product dan green innovation juga berdampak langsung pada keinginan untuk membeli barang hijau. Penelitian ini membantu pemasar untuk meningkatkan green purchase intention dengan mengoptimalkan green product knowledge serta green innovation. Implikasi manajerial dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan pakaian ramah lingkungan perlu meningkatkan kesadaran lingkungan konsumen melalui kampanye green marketing yang efektif, serta inovasi produk yang berkelanjutan. Selain itu, meningkatkan pengetahuan produk ramah lingkungan di kalangan konsumen dapat memperkuat niat beli mereka terhadap produk-produk tersebut.
The induce of environmental and social disclosure on stock returns
Authors: Sumani Sumani , Limawan Tamara Letitia
Published: November 2024

The world community has begun to realize the importance of sustainability amidst the many adverse conditions. In Indonesia, all public companies and financial institutions are required to publish sustainability reports which include information regarding their environmental and social responsibilities. This study aimed to elucidate the impact of corporate environmental and social disclosures on stock returns, moderated by profitability. By selecting the moderating variable and using the LQ-45 index for a certain period, the researchers hope that the results will create novelty from previous research and give rise to new information. The Sustainability Report (SR) is evaluated by the quantity of sustainable items reported in the Sustainability Report Disclosure Index (SRDI) in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, relative to the number of sustainable goods that ought to be disclosed. For environmental, social, and governance variables, compare the quantity of declared environmental, social, and governance elements in the SRDI to the quantity that ought to be disclosed. This study employs the Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) technique utilising SPSS software. This study's population comprised 45 companies from the LQ-45 Index, incorporated in the IDXESGL index utilising the GRI Index, from February to July 2024, which issued sustainability and annual reports for 2021-2022, marking the inception of the IDXESGL Index. Thirty-five companies met the criteria. This study uses a data processing program, the SPSS version 25. This study employs descriptive statistical tests, coefficient of determination tests, and hypothesis testing for data analysis. The findings of this study demonstrate no impact of environmental and social transparency on stock returns. Profitability as a moderating element does not enhance the impact of social transparency on stock returns. Nonetheless, profitability can enhance the impact of environmental disclosure on stock returns.
ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE EVOLUTIONARY THEORY OF R. NELSON AND S. WINTER
Authors:   Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University)  of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Tebekin Aleksei V.
Published: November 2024

The article presents results of the analysis in the basic provisions of R. Nelson and S. Winter’s evolutionary theory of strategic development, which represents a branch of Ch. Linblom’s school of strategic management studies. It is shown why R. Nelson and S. Winter came to the understanding that strategic changes in the organization are more a consequence of interactions than the influence of management as such. Explaning the main postulates in R. Nelson and S. Winter’s evolutionary theory of strategic development is made with regard to the modern post-industrial economy, including the interpretation of: changes in the organization cumulatively resulting from the interaction of its main working subsystems (subdivisions); cooperation in the organization between established routine and new situations as an important source of learning; the interconnectedness of routine actions in an organization, when changes in one set of them affect another, eventually leading to a chain reaction; orientation of the organization’s management mainly on benchmarking. Thus, the management of the strategic development of an organization in an evolutionary way, proposed by R. Nelson and S. Winter, based on the implementation of changes through the introduction of imitation innovations obtained as a result of benchmarking, is indeed one of the most reliable ways of strategic development. And the experience of strategic development in a similar way in the advanced countries of Southeast Asia (Japan, South Korea, China, India, etc.) is clear confirmation to that
IDEAS OF M.M. SPERANSKY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS IN RUSSIA
Authors:   Russian State University for the Humanities, Molodova Irina Yu.
Published: November 2024

The article considers the ideas and state reforms plans of the outstanding statesman and jurist M.M. Speransky. It reveals aspects of their realization within the framework of administrative reforms in Russia since the beginning of the 19th century, substantiates the need for a deeper understanding and wide use of the theoretical heritage of the outstanding reformer in forming the conceptual basis for modern public administration reforms. The author focuses on ideas of special practical significance for state building.
Infinitesimal Rigidity Analysis of a Bar-Joint Framework With Connected Braced Triangles
Authors: Badri Ghada
Published: November 2024

The aim of this paper is to provide detailed infinitesimal rigidity analysis of a planar infinite bar-joint framework consisting of connected braced triangles. This is achieved in a purely mathematical manner, using the infinitesimal flex condition, as we identify the non trivial infinitesimal flexes of the finite framework consisting of $n$ connected triangles. The result is then generalized to the infinite case leading to the identification of a base for the space of all infinitesimal flexes.
A Talented Few? Exploring the Trajectories of Prize-Winning Literary Translators
Authors:   Independent scholar, United Kingdom, Hoyte-West Antony
Published: November 2024

Within the hierarchy of the wider translational professions, it is commonly accepted that literary translators enjoy a privileged position. However, it is only comparatively recently that this recognition – in the form of international awards and prizes for translated literary works – has come to broader public attention. In the British context, two of the most prestigious literary translation awards are the Booker International Prize (relaunched in 2015) and the EBRD Literature Prize (first awarded in 2018). In recognising growing scholarly interest in literary translators themselves and their biographies, this contribution aims to contextualise the history and development of these awards, before focusing attention on the pre-award career trajectories of the prize-winning translators. Using information from a variety of sources, this contribution aims to see if there are any factors – such as age, gender, or educational background – that this high-performing set have in common. As such, it is planned to provide useful exploratory information on the composition of this select and talented group of literary translators.
Modality in Sustainability Discourse by Harrods and Liberty: Analysing British Cultural Icons’ Discursive Practices
Authors:   NLA University College, Norway, Kapranov Oleksandr
Published: November 2024

The article presents and discusses a mixed-method study whose aim is to find out how Harrods and Liberty, two luxury department stores in London (the United Kingdom) that are referred to as British cultural icons (visitbritain.com 2023), use modality that is expressed by modal verbs (e.g., can) in their discourse on sustainability. Methodologically, the study is based upon the literature (Aiezza 2015; Bu et al. 2020; Garzone & Catenaccio 2022; Kranich & Bicsar 2012), which argues that modal verbs play a number of important pragmatic roles in corporate discourse. Following the literature, it is hypothesised in the study that modal verbs in sustainability discourses by Harrods and Liberty are employed in a pragmatically similar manner. In order to verify the hypothesis, a corpus of Harrods’ and Liberty’s sustainability discourses is collected and analysed quantitatively in the computer program AntConc (Anthony 2022) to compute the frequency of the occurrence of modal verbs. Thereafter, the most frequent modal verbs in the corpus are examined qualitatively to establish their pragmatic roles in Harrods’ and Liberty’s sustainability discourses. The findings indicate that these discourses make use of the modal verbs will and can as boosters that contribute to a positive corporate image-building.
A Humorous Reinterpretation of Ancient and Modern Myths in Murdoch Mysteries Television Series
Authors:   “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacǎu, Romania, Petrescu Zamfira-Maria , Morărașu Nadia-Nicoleta ,   “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacǎu, Romania
Published: November 2024

Used for centuries as means of clarifying certain phenomena and occurrences or the causes for unexplained events, myths have adorned human reasoning with metaphors and allegories that kindle imagination and hope. Throughout historical eras, myths have been continuously adapted to the public, starting with ancient myths up to the modern ones that include urban myths, and they have served various purposes such as justifying the origin of words, rituals or even actions. Most of the myths with which we are familiar incorporate surrealistic creatures, among which one can discover vampires or werewolves, whose existence proves difficult to demonstrate since they inhabit the deserted realms of the Americas or the isolated European communities. Even though there is little evidence that Krampus haunted the houses of misbehaving children or that a reminiscent dinosaur swam in the Loch Ness, these mythical occurrences were reinterpreted within amusing approaches to taboo topics that might elicit wonder or cynicism. Such comic interpretations of one of the latest modern myths, the extra-terrestrials abducting cattle for experiments and the famous marks left by their UFOs, or the so-called “crop circles”, together with other Ancient or Medieval myths, can be identified in some of the episodes belonging to Murdoch Mysteries television series.
From “Burning Bridges” to Bridging Cultural Gaps: Water and Fire Idioms in English and Romanian
Authors:   Transylvania University of Brașov, Romania, Stan Alexandra
Published: November 2024

The relation between culture and language can offer important information to the language learner. In fact, one way to understand a culture is through its language. Teachers of English as a foreign language (ought to) provide knowledge of the culture along with the mandatory curriculum items as a means to support students in bridging any cultural gaps. This paper aims to analyze English water and fire idiomatic expressions by describing their meanings and origins and identifying their Romanian equivalents. The research starts with a theoretical overview of the definitions and classifications of idiomatic expressions in the specialized literature, followed by the contrastive analysis of twenty English idioms functioning as verbs. More specifically, the description of their meanings and origins is provided, as well as the Romanian counterparts, and where possible, the origins of the translated items. The last part of the paper draws some conclusions on the significance and practical teaching implications of this analysis.
Gender Stereotypes in Family Relationships in Modern Kyrgyzstan: Psychological, Religious, Socio-philosophical and Cultural (Spiritual) Aspects
Authors:   Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Kyrgyz Republic, Osmonova Dinara , Talgarbekova Elnura ,   Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Kyrgyz Republic, Shakirova Symbatkhan ,   Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Kyrgyz Republic, Golov Artem ,   Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Kyrgyz Republic, Orozaliev Erik ,   Bishkek State University named after Kusein Karasaev, Kyrgyz Republic
Published: November 2024

Gender stereotypes can have a significant impact on the psychological state of individuals in the family, shaping their perceptions of themselves and their role in relationships, which renders the study of different aspects of this issue important and relevant. The purpose of this paper is to study the dynamics and nature of stereotypes in family relations in the context of the Kyrgyz society of the 21stcentury. The study uses the methods of abstraction, analysis, systematization, and generalization. As a result of the study, it was found that gender stereotypes continue to influence the dynamics of family relationships in Kyrgyzstan, given that they are formed and supported by various sociocultural institutions, such as the family, the school, and religious communities. The study also revealed that gender stereotypes in the family can become a source of conflict and obstacles to personal development, limiting the opportunities of each family member. Overcoming these stereotypes requires a comprehensive approach that includes educational programmes, awareness-raising, and support from the State. In addition, examples of equal family roles, cultural and educational activities, as well as the promotion of economic self-sufficiency and the active involvement of young people in overcoming gender stereotypes are important factors. It is also noted that globalization and the media play a significant role in the formation of gender stereotypes, but they can also contribute to their revision and overcoming through supporting diverse and inclusive representations of gender roles in society. The findings provide a basis for developing strategies and programmes to address gender stereotypes in family relationships.
Empathy in Literature: Deconstruction of Narrative Empathy in Josip Novakovich’s April Fool’s Day
Authors:   University of Split, FESB, Croatia, Sirkovic Nina
Published: November 2024

The paper deals with the phenomenon of empathy as a means used by writers, especially in character formation and establishing the relationship with the reader. Firstly, the concept of empathy is considered from a psychological point of view (definitions and types), and the term narrative empathy is introduced. Then follows the analysis of techniques that Josip Novakovich uses to establish narrative empathy between the narrator and the reader regarding his character Ivan Dolinar from the novel April Fool's Day. The author uses explicit and implicit presentation of emotional cues to transfer emotions to the reader. Also, within the text, a two-way line of forming empathy is suggested: the reader is targeted both by the narrator’s side towards the character and by the relationship of the main character with other characters in the novel. The question of empathetic and ethical aspects of a literary text is also raised, as well as the place of narrative empathy in establishing a link between empathy and altruism in general.
Do self-efficacy belief and emotional adjustment matter for social support and anxiety in online English learning in the digital era?
Authors: Teng Mark Feng
Published: November 2024

The advent of digital technologies has revolutionized the education landscape, ushering in a new era of online learning. This transformative shift has opened unprecedented opportunities for learners in a foreign language context, redefining the boundaries of traditional classroom settings. Emotional adjustment, social support, self-efficacy belief, and anxiety are four important constructs to traditional foreign language classroom settings. The present study aimed at exploring the mediating roles of self-efficacy belief and emotional adjustment on the relationship between social support and anxiety related to online English learning. A total of 585 university students in mainland China participated in this study. They completed surveys on self-efficacy, emotional adjustment, social support, and foreign language anxiety. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was adopted to explore the relationships among the four variables. Results lent support to the mediating role of self-efficacy belief on the effects of social support on foreign language learning anxiety. Findings shed light on the importance of self-efficacy belief on reducing students’ English learning anxiety. In addition, social support predicted emotional adjustment and self-efficacy belief. Relevant implications based on the findings were discussed.
Principled Justice for Indigenous Peoples? An Empirical Analysis of the Application of Gladue Factors in Canadian Lower Courts
Authors: Jaggi Sharmi
Published: November 2024

This article examines section 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code, which is aimed at reducing the imprisonment of Indigenous offenders and the application of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R. v. Gladue. Using court observation of docket court sentencing, this article demonstrates that the restrictive context of the lower court sentencing environment, along with the complexity of the sentencing task, influences and reduces the number and kinds of Gladue sentencing factors considered and restricts a judge’s ability to appropriately weigh the factors that ought to play a meaningful role in Indigenous sentencing. Drawing from research literature from the fields of behavioural economics and psychology about cognitive bias, heuristics, and the use of stereotypes, the findings of this study suggest that, faced with these circumstances, judges may rely on heuristics and form judgments about a defendant’s character and their potential future behaviour. In this way, stereotypes relating to offenders’ race permeate their sentencing decisions. The findings that Indigenous sentencing principles are not being employed in a principled way have important implications for the legitimacy of our legal institutions.
Erosion of University Autonomy: Judicial Supervision of University Conduct
Authors: Wong Anna S.P.
Published: November 2024

The university was once envisaged as an autonomous, self-governing institution where academic endeavours could flourish sans outside interference. It is a vision with diminishing correspondence to reality. This article explores the degree of autonomy afforded to universities when the university visitor was given a prominent role to play in adjudicating disputes in contrast to contemporary times when universities find themselves increasingly — and inconsistently — under the supervision of the judiciary. By examining university focused jurisprudence involving judicial review, civil litigation, and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms challenges, the article highlights instances where universities have fallen under the scrutiny of judicial oversight, and circumstances where the courts have chosen not to intervene. The article concludes that today’s universities are subject to both public and private law as administrative decision-makers and quasi-public institutions.
Untangling the Gordian Knot: Regulating Federal Transfers in Canada
Authors: Bouthillier Simon
Published: November 2024

Conditional transfers comprise the majority of transfers received by the provinces from the federal government in Canada. The conditions attached to such transfers can afford the federal government a role in provincial matters, but there are no clear guidelines on when conditional transfers are ultra vires the federal government. This article explores the constitutionality of conditional transfers, beginning with an exploration of their past and present role in Canadian intergovernmental relations. It discusses the potential for conditional transfers to enhance federalism, and assesses the shortcomings of the current Canadian approach in facilitating intergovernmental collaboration. Finally, this article explores how courts can increase the compatibility of conditional transfers with federalism by ensuring the transfers are voluntary, consensual, unambiguous, binding, and reasonable.
Unfinished Business in Unwritten Justice: Unwritten Constitutional Principles After Toronto (City) v. Ontario (Attorney General)
Authors: Matheusik Andre
Published: November 2024

This article examines unwritten constitutional principles (UCPs) within the context of the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2021 obiter opinion in Toronto (City) v. Ontario (Attorney General). The Supreme Court has traditionally accepted three main arguments in justifying the use of UCPs. The Toronto (City) v. Ontario (Attorney General) majority strictly prescribed a “textual approach,” whereby a court broadly interprets the written Constitution, negating the importance of UCPs as independent legal tools. I respectfully submit that the majority failed to provide a reasoned framework for UCPs. I argue that certain constitutional issues arise that cannot be addressed through explicit constitutional provisions. Relying exclusively on enumerated provisions to invalidate legislation may stress the democratic authority of the Constitution when its provisions have a weak tie to a desired principle that addresses the constitutional threat at hand. In these cases, it is better if constitutional principles and values are openly acknowledged and subjected to careful consideration, analysis, caution, and criticism through structural argumentation. While the written text of the Constitution must always take priority, Canadian courts must sometimes turn to the full legal power of UCPs when faced with novel constitutional issues unforeseen when the Constitution was drafted.
Unpacking the Implications of Remand Time Constituting Punishment
Authors: Fehr Colton
Published: November 2024

For state conduct to constitute “punishment,” it must be a “consequence of conviction” that either furthers the “purpose and principles of sentencing” or qualifies as a “significant deprivation” of an individual’s liberty or security interests. The common practice of deeming time served in remand punishment is inconsistent with this definition. This follows because the consequence is incurred for reasons relating to bail, not conviction. The definition of punishment should therefore be broadened to include any consequence of being charged with an offence. Insisting that sanctions be imposed (or deemed imposed) in furtherance of the purpose and principles of punishment would ensure that this modification of the definition of punishment will not lead to unprincipled results. Bringing remand time within the constitutional definition of punishment would also lend the practice to a more determinate method for assessing the appropriate remedy for offenders who endure undue time on remand. If the time served constitutes grossly disproportionate punishment, I contend that a stay of proceedings ought to follow. In cases where the impugned deprivation of liberty occurred before a guilty verdict, however, a similar analysis can occur under the “treatment” prong of section 12 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Time served on remand that is not grossly disproportionate might nevertheless still be incurred due to a breach of the accused’s right to reasonable bail. In these circumstances, I maintain that a monetary remedy will be appropriate absent evidence of serious systemic failures in providing reasonable access to bail.
Parental Rights Over Transgender Youth: Furthering a Pressing and Substantial Objective?
Authors: Ashley Florence
Published: November 2024

Parental rights are increasingly being invoked to oppose the growing inclusion of trans youth in education. Recently, some provinces have proposed or adopted laws and policies predicated on the belief that parents have a right to be informed of their child’s choice of name and pronouns at schools and that trans youth should not be allowed to change the names and pronouns they use at school without parental consent, which I term “blanket veto and disclosure laws.” In this article, I explore whether blanket veto and disclosure laws can be justified under two dominant conceptions of parental rights — parental authority and parental entitlement. Using the framework provided by section 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, I argue that blanket disclosure and veto laws cannot be justified under either conception of parental rights. Conceived as protection of parental authority, blanket veto and disclosure laws are unjustified because they are not rationally or narrowly tailored to their objective. Conceived as protection of parental entitlement, the laws are unjustified because their objective is inconsistent with the values of a free and democratic society. Regardless of the conception of parental rights we adopt, blanket veto and disclosure laws are constitutionally and politically deficient.
The Business of Egg Transactions and Need for Improved Regulation of the Fertility Industry in Canada
Authors: Hammond Kathleen
Published: November 2024

In Canada, ethical and legal debates around egg donation have largely focused on the question of whether egg providers should be paid, since payment for egg donation is prohibited through the federal Assisted Human Reproduction Act, 2004. One of the generally overlooked issues, however, is the potential for fertility clinics and agencies to mistreat egg providers. There is little legal oversight of the practices of fertility clinics and agencies in Canada, and scholars have raised concerns about the potential for mistreatment of egg providers. This article examines the medical care of egg providers in Canada by presenting data from qualitative interviews with 14 egg providers. While some egg providers felt well cared for, others were left feeling like a means to an end — they felt that insufficient information was provided for consent, there was an inability to communicate with the clinic, and they were physically mistreated. I argue that not only do egg providers’ experiences run contrary to the CMA Code of Ethics, but they also run contrary to laws, regulations, and guidelines that are intended to ensure that people who undergo fertility treatments are not harmed.
The Contractual Basis of the Assignment of Contractual Rights
Authors: Sérafin Stéphane
Published: November 2024

There exist two popular conceptions of the assignment of contractual rights in common law jurisdictions. On the first view, the assignment operates as a conveyance of contractual rights from the assignor to the assignee. Under the second, the assignment is analogized to a trust. The original parties to the contract remain the same, but the assignee acquires an equitable or beneficial interest in the contract. This article examines the limits of these two conceptualizations, and proposes that assignments should instead be viewed as a separate contract to assign the rights owed under the initial contract. This approach provides both a normative grounding for the law of assignment in the principles governing the enforcement of contracts, and accounts for the unique effects generated by this type of transaction.
The Virtual Physician: Clarifying Medical Liability Issues in the Use of Remote Patient Monitoring
Authors: Patrinos Dimitri
Published: November 2024

More than ever before, information and communication technologies are playing an important role in the provision of health care services. As a form of telehealth, remote patient monitoring (RPM) uses information technologies and telecommunication tools to collect health data from patients outside of traditional health care institutional settings and transmit the data to health care providers for monitoring and evaluation. There are many challenges to RPM’s greater implementation in health care, including the potential for risk of harm for patients, and uncertainty regarding the liability of physicians utilizing RPM. Uncertain medical liability may have a chilling effect on the greater clinical use of RPM. To date, medical liability issues regarding RPM have not been addressed by courts and there is a paucity of literature on the topic. This article attempts to clarify some of the liability issues raised by RPM. To help guide physicians in their use of RPM, I propose the adoption of professional guidelines specific to RPM that courts can use in determining whether physicians have breached relevant standards of practice. Furthermore, by providing evidence-based standards, guidelines can mitigate risks of patient injury and reduce physicians’ reticence to adopt RPM.
Edmonton Area Black Undergraduate Students' Intentions and Views Regarding Applying to Law School
Authors: Ogbogu Ubaka
Published: November 2024

This research note reports an empirical study of Black undergraduate students from the Edmonton Area who are interested in applying to law school regarding timelines for applying to law school, factors motivating choice of law school to attend, and their impressions of the University of Alberta Faculty of Law. The study aims to contribute missing information to efforts aimed at addressing the severe under-representation of Black students in the Faculty’s entry-level Juris Doctor program. The study findings suggest that the University of Alberta Faculty of Law is not the preferred choice of law school to apply to for Black undergraduate students in the Edmonton Area and highlight various factors that motivate their choice of law school to apply to. These findings ought to spur and guide further engagement with this category of students, as well as efforts to reverse the under-representation of Black students in the Juris Doctor program.
Description of nonlinear viscous and viscoelastic properties of polyacrylamide solution under loading
Authors: Iktissanov V.A. , Gordimanov N.A. , Iktissanov A.V. , Sakhabutdinov K.G.
Published: November 2024

Background. Currently, the solution of the problem of describing the rheological behavior of viscoelastic and nonlinear viscous properties of liquid and solid-like materials is far from perfect. For successful application of polymer systems to enhance oil recovery and for preparation of fracturing fluids and drilling fluids, knowledge of their rheological properties is necessary. Objective. To determine the nonlinear viscous and viscoelastic properties of polyacrylamide solution. Material and methods. We made an attempt to describe the rheological behavior of a polyacrylamide solution depending on the shear rate and on the loading time. A binomial rheological model was used to describe steady-state stresses at different shear rates, which showed a high degree of accuracy. To describe the stress from time, we proposed to use a numerical solution of a system of two differential equations representing the well-known Maxwell and Kelvin–Voigt equations. To describe the initial section of the curves for times less than 0.05 s, a model with a variable modulus of elasticity was used. Results. A high degree of correspondence of experimental and design stresses with a time of more than 0.05 s was achieved. The overall solution was achieved by combining two solutions based on shear rate and shear stress. Relationships with high correlation coefficients were found between the elastic modulus, viscosities of Maxwell and Kelvin and the shear stress and shear rate. Conclusions. We show that in addition to the “ordinary” shear rate determined by the rotation of the viscometer cylinder, it is necessary to consider an additional shear rate due to stress changes in time. Due to this approach, a description of the stress maximum and its displacement from the shear rate can be made. We note that the additional shear rate occurred immediately after the start of loading, rather than at the time of stress drop, as commonly believed.
Factors affecting the level of halal knowledge of MSEs in food on the island of Bali
Authors: Annisa Nadya Nur , Ali Khalifah Muhamad , Mahanani Yekti , Nursyamsiah Tita
Published: November 2024

Bali Island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and with the growing preference for the location, especially among Muslim tourists, the demand for halal food has increased. However, due to the predominantly Hindu population in Bali, the availability of halal-certified food remains limited. This study aims to identify the characteristics and examine the level of halal knowledge among food Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) actors in Bali. It also aims to analyze the factors influencing the halal knowledge of the actors. In order to achieve the stated objectives, the study adopted descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression as its analytical methods. The obtained results showed that the entire level of halal knowledge among food MSE actors in Bali was satisfactory. Additionally, the results also signified that factors such as education level, access to information, and religious awareness were found to significantly and positively influence the level of halal knowledge possessed by the actors.
IMPACTO DO ESTRESSE NO SISTEMA IMUNOLÓGICO: RELAÇÕES ENTRE SAÚDE MENTAL E VULNERABILIDADE A DOENÇAS
Authors: Cavalcante Rafael Leituga de Carvalho , Nascimento Renata de Paiva , Bassai Danielle Ramos , Steiner Túlio Doerner , Teixeira Pedro Henrique Moura , Abreu Clarice Lima do Canto , Santiago Juliana Severiano Barros , Silva Pamela Nascimento Simoa da , Ribeiro Steve Biko Menezes Hora Alves , Castro Ahirlan Silva de
Published: November 2024

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EFEITOS DO ISOLAMENTO SOCIAL PROLONGADO NA SAÚDE MENTAL DE POPULAÇÕES VULNERÁVEIS
Authors: Cavalcante Rafael Leituga de Carvalho , Steiner Túlio Doerner , Melo Jhulia Katharine Vieira Almeida de , Freitas Joicy Mara , Vieira Felipe Pretel Antunes , Teixeira Pedro Henrique Moura , Abreu Clarice Lima do Canto , Silva Pamela Nascimento Simoa da , Silveira Taynara Fidelis dos Reis , Oliveira Monique Araújo de
Published: November 2024

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CALIBRAÇÃO DE MODELO NUMÉRICO POR MEIO DE EVIDÊNCIAS PARA PREDIÇÃO DE EVENTOS DE INSTABILIDADE
Authors: BATISTA GUSTAVO ANTONIO PEREIRA , ASSIS ANDRÉ PACHECO DE , PLOOY KOBUS DU , SILVA JAIRO HENRIQUE DA , CHARBEL PAULO ANDRÉ
Published: November 2024

A diluição não planejada representa um dos fatores
que mais impactam economicamente a indústria da
mineração. O seu aumento torna o processo de escavação instável podendo inviabilizar áreas de lavra. A
predição de eventos de instabilidade não desejados em
uma mina subterrânea pode se dar a partir da aplicação do conceito de retroanálise, a fim de proceder com
a calibração do modelo. Nesse contexto, é apresentado
uma metodologia de retroanálise por meio de interpretações 3D de juntas ubíquas e seus impactos na prevenção da diluição em lavra de veios estreitos pelo método
sublevel stoping, bem como os resultados da calibração dos parâmetros de resistência do maciço em áreas
escavadas a 750 m de profundidade utilizando o critério de ruptura de Mohr-Coulomb. Os parâmetros de
resistência do maciço foram calibrados utilizando um
método probabilístico, respeitando a heterogeneidade
natural do maciço rochoso e quantificando o dano causado a partir da probabilidade de ruptura. Os estudos
corroboram para a importância da aplicação de uma
metodologia adequada na previsão do comportamento do maciço, sendo considerada fator essencial para
o desenvolvimento de projetos de suporte assertivos e consequentemente a causa para a elevação dos índices
de segurança.
ELABORAÇÃO E VALIDAÇÃO DE BANCO DE DADOS DE SONDAGEM E CONSTRUÇÃO DE UM MODELO GEOMECÂNICO DE UMA CAVA DO QUADRILATERO FERRÍFERO
Authors: PRADO ORLANDO FARIA , ESPÍNDOLA MURILO DA SILVA , ESTEVAM CRISTIAN NUNES
Published: November 2024

O gerenciamento seguro e eficiente de operações de mineração a céu aberto é um desafio, que pode ser potencializado por inconsistências em dados geomecânicos.
Propriedades geomecânicas são indispensáveis para o
conhecimento de rochas e solos e, devido ao crescente
volume de dados e informações gerados em cada empreendimento minerário e a quantidade de equipes envolvidas durante campanhas de sondagens, é necessário
realizar a validação destes dados. A validade dos dados
é fundamental para a produção de modelos tridimensionais acurados e analisar sua qualidade, é uma lacuna
corriqueira em projetos geomecânicos. Este estudo visa
abordar essa lacuna, focando na avaliação da consistência de um banco de dados geomecânicos, sua validação
e análises. Utilizando dados de uma mina brasileira,
agora inativa, aplicamos critérios de classificação geomecânica para criar um modelo tridimensional geomecânico de uma cava hipotética. A metodologia empregada envolveu a correlação de parâmetros geomecânicos
e a aplicação de critérios de classificação como– o Rock
Mass Rating (RMR) e o Weak Rock. Os resultados indicam uma melhoria significativa na precisão dos modelos geomecânicos com a adoção de variáveis proxy correlacionadas, o que contribui para a operação de minas
mais seguras e eficientes. Este trabalho serve como um
guia para a integração de dados geomecânicos em modelos 3D, contribuindo para futuras pesquisas e aplicações práticas na indústria de mineração.
A LEITURA NA SALA DE AULA: UMA PROPOSTA DE TRABALHO COM O GÊNERO TIRA
Authors:   , Araujo Alex
Published: November 2024

O presente trabalho está centrado na prática de leitura na sala de aula e tem por objetivo principal apresentar uma proposta de atividade com o gênero tira. Nessa pesquisa, buscamos apresentar estudos sobre o conceito de texto, dando ênfase ao gênero tira, evidenciando alguns aspectos linguísticos frequentemente encontrados nos textos. Também tratamos sobre o conceito de gênero textual e suas funções na sociedade que são de grande relevância, já que são responsáveis para a organização da vida em sociedade. Ainda, trazemos um breve conceito de leitura, enfatizando sua relevância e contribuições. Por fim, com a intenção de criar situações de aprendizagem para o desenvolvimento da competência leitora dos educandos, bem como propiciar meios para que o gênero tira seja introduzido e explorado no contexto escolar de forma eficaz, propomos uma sequência didática, na qual fazemos uso das teorias tratadas nesse trabalho objetivando trazer uma proposta diferente para se trabalhar tanto leitura, compreensão e interpretação, na prática pedagógica cotidiana.
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Elementos físicos utilizados nas vias com vistas a segurança do usuário
Authors:   , brito Jurandir de oliveira
Published: November 2024

Esta monografia abordará o estudo dos elementos físicos utilizados nas vias
urbanas com vistas à segurança do usuário e a consequente redução de acidentes.
O trânsito brasileiro ocupa a amarga 4º colocação no ranking mundial de mortes por
acidentes de trânsito. Vários são as causas que norteam os acidentes mas é
apontado neste trabalho que o fator humano esta em mais de 90% das ocorrências.
Diminuir as mortalidades no trânsito mundial através de ações globais tornou-se
obrigação à todos os países, ações estas que vão desde a educação da sociedade,
até os ajustes e mudanças nos veículos automotores, buscando sempre alcançar
mais segurança.
Utilizar as ferramentas da Engenharia de Tráfego nas áreas urbanas é o foco deste
trabalho, buscando apresentar as opções existentes no mercado e suas
particularidades, focando uma discussão no Código de Trânsito Brasileiro –CTB- e
leis vigentes nacionais, de forma a oferecer subsídios para análises de métodos e
mecanismos para se garantir a maior segurança no trânsito para determinada
situação, com menos acidentes e mortes, bem como também se garantir a maior
fluidez do sistema viário.
O assunto segurança no trânsito é muito amplo, envolvendo veículos automotores,
ciclistas, pedestres, cadeirantes e todos os usuários da via, bem como várias
situações de via (interseções em nível e desnível, faixas de pedestres, rotatórias,
vários tipos de vias, meio ambiente externo, sinalizações, qualidade da pista, etc),
sendo este trabalho direcionado para a interação do veículo e via, procurando
oferecer ferramentas e alternativas quanto à segurança no sistema viário
Linguística: da sintaxe ao discurso [volume 2]
Authors: Silva Jacson Baldoino , Lemos Dayane Moreira
Published: November 2024

A coletânea Linguística: da sintaxe ao discurso teve seu primeiro volume publicado em 2021, quando então contei com a colaboração do Prof. Dr. Tiago Aguiar, da Universidade Federal da Paraíba. Naquele período, eu e outros colegas, entre os quais a Profa. Dra. Dayane Moreira Lemos, que organiza este segundo volume comigo, e o Prof. Me. Gustavo da Silva Andrade, discutíamos a importância de promover a pesquisa científica na área da linguística em outras esferas além da pós-graduação, mas não só incentivar, como também dar visibilidade a essas produções. Este segundo volume persegue o mesmo objetivo, com o diferencial que, entre os autores agora, figuram discentes do Ensino Médio do Instituto Federal do Piauí, acredito que uma feliz surpresa para mim e meus colegas que promove um “descortinar” dos diferentes movimentos de pesquisa que são realizados para além dos “muros” das pós-graduações. Portanto, este volume dá continuidade ao compromisso de explorar os fenômenos linguísticos a partir de perspectivas variadas, abrangendo desde a análise estrutural da língua até as suas manifestações em contextos sociais específicos. Neste volume, autores oriundos da Educação Básica e dos cursos de Graduação apresentam seus estudos que abordam a diversidade linguística em diferentes aspectos e contextos, desde o ensino de línguas até a análise de fenômeno sociolinguísticos em comunidades quilombolas.
Evaluación del procesamiento y la presentación de antígenos en macrófagos THP-1 tratados con nanopartículas de oro conjugadas con el péptido AS4923.
Authors:   , BUCHERT VARGAS JORGE THOMAS
Published: November 2024

Las nanopartículas de oro (AuNPs) han demostrado ser una plataforma versátil para vehiculizar moléculas como péptidos, convirtiéndose en candidatas para el diseño de nanovacunas. Por lo tanto, es necesario realizar, ensayos in vitro evaluando si son capaces de activar el procesamiento y la presentación de antígenos. Por ejemplo, utilizando la línea celular THP-1 para desarrollar un modelo de macrófago in vitro, tratándolas con nanopartículas de oro. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evidenciar el procesamiento y la presentación de antígenos en la superficie de macrófagos THP-1 tratados con nanopartículas de oro conjugadas con el péptido AS4923. En este trabajo se logró determinar que en macrófagos THP-1 inducidos con forbol 12-miristato 13-acetato (PMA) y lipopolisacárido (LPS), expresaron niveles significativamente aumentados de ARNm para los genes TNF-α y CD11b a través de RT-qPCR, mientras que a través de citometría de flujo expresaron los marcadores de superficie CD86, CD40, CD11b y MHC II. Se logró determinar que en macrófagos THP-1 tratados con las AuNPs-AS4923 10 pM, la actividad del proteosoma 20S, la actividad de catepsina B, y el número de moléculas de CD86 y MHC II, aumentan significativamente en comparación a cuando son tratados con el péptido AS4923 por sí solo, o con las AuNPs desnuda. Por lo tanto, las AuNPs-AS4923 a bajas concentraciones son capaces de activar el procesamiento de antígenos a través de la vía citosólica y la vía endocítica, junto con activar la presentación de antígenos en el contexto del MHC II.