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Religious Traditions and Cultural Confluence in India’s North-East
Authors: Laisram Dr. Rena
Published: February 2025

India’s North-East region is home to at least two hundred ethnic communities with a rich cultural heritage. The cultural landscape presents a picture of diverse Indo-Mongoloid groups of people known as Kiratas in Sanskrit literature, who are settled in different habitats and ecological settings. The region has been a ‘melting pot’ of multi-cultural groups from mainland India and South-East Asia through various periods of its history. Among the clan-based societies, the life-style of the people largely conform to belief in spirits and ancestors. Brahmanical ideology made a deep impact on the history and culture of the people, particularly in the valleys of Assam and Manipur. The process of acculturation of the tribal and non-tribal is also the result of interaction with the tenets of Islam, Buddhism and Christianity. This study seeks to explore the myriad religious traditions of North-East India and the resultant vibrant cultural confluence from a historical perspective. It will gain insights into the ways in which the people have accommodated the new belief systems within the larger framework of their traditional religion-cultural practices.
Divine Designs: The Evolution of Temple Art in Bharat
Authors: Varghese Ms.Dalia
Published: February 2025

The evolution of temple art in Bharat has remarkably merged the ethos of culture, art and spirit over many centuries. In this article, the temple architecture has been traced from the early religious structures of the Indus Valley civilization to the magnificent monuments of the Gupta, Cholla and Vijayanagara periods. It highlights the main architectural styles-Nagara, Dravida and Vesara and their distinctive features illustrating the regional diversity in design, symbolisation and creativity. The study discusses the intricate carvings, motifs, and ornamentation of temples, which are often overlooked. They play an essential role in the temple’s spirituality and functioning as a centre for social and economic activities. It also analyses the impact of exterior cultures during the Islamic and colonial eras, demonstrating the tenacity of temple art in maintaining its identity while adapting to evolving surroundings. These temples, as guardians of India’s cultural history, represent the convergence of devotion, art, and architecture, exemplifying the lasting legacy of Bharat’s varied traditions. The paper emphasises the critical necessity for conservation initiatives to safeguard these architectural masterpieces in the face of modernisation and environmental problems, so securing their importance for future generations
Alessandro Allori’s Ragionamenti delle regole del disegno: a new perspective on the formation of the first drawing manual
Authors: Nanobashvili Nino
Published: February 2025

Alessandro Allori’s Ragionamenti delle Regole del Disegno have been well known since Roberto Ciardi’s article on dilettanti draughtsmen (1971) and Paola Barocchi’s transcription in Scritti d’Arte del Cinquecento (1973). These two authors shaped all subsequent opinions on Allori’s unfinished treatise. However, Ciardi’s proposed order for the five surviving manuscripts is debatable, and Barocchi only transcribed the last and most clearly written version of Allori. My essay investigates the creation of all manuscripts and highlights the main theoretical and didactic changes apparent within the five versions. In doing so, I draw parallels with the intellectual history of the Medicean Accademia Fiorentina and Accademia del Disegno, and with the debates taking place within the literary and artistic circles of the time. Finally, I suggest a new sequence and date for the manuscripts, supposing that Allori worked on his treatise from at least 1565 until the late 1570s.
Federico Zuccari nella lessicografia italiana
Authors: Biffi Marco
Published: February 2025

This article examines the presence of quotations from Federico Zuccari’s texts within Italian lexicography. In order to properly assess the citation impact of Zuccari, the investigation begins by evaluating the presence of authors related to the arts, which is significantly underrepresented because the principal dictionaries describe a model of language based on old Florentine vernacular, specially the literary one. Zuccari's texts are absent from all the dictionaries produced between the 18th and 19th centuries, which were systematically reviewed, as well as from the Grande Dizionario della Lingua Italiana, which today stands as the primary historical dictionary of the Italian language. This gap is particularly significant since Zuccari is characterized by a speculative neologism approach that, while bearing substantial differences, recalls that of Leonardo da Vinci himself.
I disegni di Michelangelo per le Allegorie del Tempo nella Sagrestia Nuova: materialità, medialità, ricomposizione dei fogli
Authors: Mussolin Mauro
Published: February 2025

Focusing on the materiality of the paper and the mediality of the drawings, this essay examines Michelangelo’s ten preparatory studies for the statues of the Allegories of Time, designed for the ducal monuments in the New Sacristy of the San Lorenzo Basilica in Florence, now preserved in various museum collections: one at the Gabinetto Disegni e Stampe degli Uffizi in Florence (Inv. 18719 F recto-verso), two at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford (Inv. WA1846.55 recto; Inv. WA1846.56 recto), four at the Teylers Museum in Haarlem (Inv. A 33 recto; Inv. A 33 bis recto; Inv. A 36 recto; Inv. A 30 recto), two at the British Museum (Inv. 1859,0625.569 verso; Inv. 1859,0625.566 verso), and one at the British Library (Ms Add. 21907, fol. 1 verso). Particular attention wil be given to the drawing technique with stylus and black chalk, and an in-depth analysis will be provided on the process of reassembling the sheets, especially the Royal-sized sheet with studies for Night and Day.
Scaling virtual cardiac rehabilitation at Kaiser Permanente
Authors: Batiste Columbus , Arellanes Lisa , Shah Reema , Noel Allison
Published: February 2025

The rising incidence of chronic disease poses a challenge to healthcare leaders striving to improve the health of the populations they serve. Although programmes and solutions are often available to assist patients in managing and even reversing their chronic diseases, practical constraints frequently hinder participation and success. Cardiac rehabilitation for the 7.8 per cent of US adults with coronary artery disease is no exception. Traditional programmes have limited space and high out-of-pocket costs and require frequent in-person visits, resulting in low enrolment and completion rates. This article highlights Kaiser Permanente’s (KP) journey in piloting and scaling a virtual cardiac rehabilitation (VCR) programme that uses wearable technology and a case management model to overcome barriers to participation and success in cardiac rehabilitation. To date, the programme has enrolled more than 28,000 patients and achieved enrolment rates 3 times higher and graduation rates 50 per cent higher than traditional cardiac rehabilitation programmes. Readers of this article will gain insights into the operational and technological aspects of the VCR programme, the lessons learned as it was developed and scaled, and opportunities for enhancing VCR to further elevate the patient and clinician experience.
Is there a crack in your RAAC? Responding to new challenges in inherent defects
Authors: Taggart Nic
Published: February 2025

Over the last few years, the concept of ‘inherent defect’ in the context of disrepair and/or terminal dilapidations claims between landlord and tenant has returned to prominence, with increased awareness of problems with the design, installation and maintenance of external cladding and the number of buildings constructed out of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) coming to the end of their original design life. This paper explores the established case law in depth, concluding that it remains essentially fit for purpose. The paper also explores the perceptual difficulties caused by the inter-professional debate as to whether the concept of inherent defect really exists. The aim of this paper is to move the debate on by providing a new definition of what constitutes an ‘inherent defect’, thereby providing the surveying professions with a useable and practical definition which satisfies the lawyers’ objections to the present generally understood definition. This paper provides the reader with a better understanding of the true legal parameters of the concept of ‘inherent defect’. The paper is intended to be of benefit to surveyors and lawyers of all degrees of experience.
Retrofitting historic timber-framed buildings in the UK : Monitoring the risk of increased moisture content
Authors: Whitman Chris
Published: February 2025

The risk of unintended consequences arising from the energy retrofit of buildings, especially concerning moisture movement through the building fabric, is well recognised. As highlighted by Publicly Available Standards (PAS) 2030 and 2035, this is particularly relevant to buildings of traditional construction, defined as those ‘consisting of solid brick or stone external walls, or pre-1919 timber-framed external walls with any infill’. This paper focuses on this last construction typology, presenting ongoing research, funded by Historic England, monitoring the hygrothermal performance of four pairs of mock-up replacement infill panels for timber-framed walls. The chosen materials, informed by current guidance, are wattle and daub, expanded cork, wood fibre/wood wool, and hempcrete. Each pair of panels features two finishes: one with a natural hydraulic lime (NHL) 3.5-based render, and the other with a non-hydraulic lime/hemp mix. The panels are installed as the northern façade of a test cell, exposed to Cardiff’s climate, with controlled internal conditions during the heating season. Since December 2019, moisture content (%) has been monitored by measuring electrical resistance every 30 minutes in a total of 60 positions. Previously published results from the initial 18 months of monitoring reported no evidence of interstitial condensation, with wetting and drying cycles directly corresponding only to wind-driven rain events. Following four years of monitoring, however, there now appears to be evidence to suggest that interstitial condensation is occurring within both the traditional wattle and daub and the composite wood fibre/wood wool infill panels. Although predicted by simulation and previous trials, this condensation might have previously been obscured by wind-driven rain. Its emergence in both traditional and retrofitted infill materials underscores the complex nature of moisture behaviour in this construction typology. This development is under ongoing review, and the monitoring of case study buildings is planned. The results will eventually inform best practice guidance for the energy retrofit of historic timber-framed buildings in the UK.
Inevitable Necessity of Self-Care: A Phenomenological Exploration of Filipino Sandwich Generation
Authors: Mallari Joni Mitchel
Published: February 2025

This research explored the concept of self-care of the Filipino sandwich generation. Amidst the challenges that come with the experiences of simultaneously providing care for two or more generations, this study focused on how the Filipino sandwich generation cares for themselves and whether or not being in this generation influences their concept of self-care. Employing Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, the study generated nine (9) themes which were Maintaining Physical Well-Being and Self-Care Practices; Balancing Responsibilities and Adaptation; Juggling Multiple Roles and Responsibilities; Building Social Engagement and Support Networks; Continuous Learning and Cognitive Stimulation; Nurturing Relationships with Family and Loved Ones; Spectrum of Emotional Expression; Fostering Familial Unity; and Interconnectedness of Self-Care and Care for Others. The study emphasized the importance of prioritizing self-care for care providers like the sandwich generation because no one could pour from an empty cup. Losing their health also meant losing their ability to take care of their loved ones. Thus, acknowledging the study’s results, the researcher proposed the program/ workshop called SELF: Self-care Empowerment and Life-altering Skills for Filpino Sandwich Generation. This program highlights self-care strategies for the Filipino sandwich generation that aim to provide ways to manage the demands of simultaneous responsibilities and encourage prioritization of self-care among the Filipino sandwich generation. The program comprises not just a discussion on topics relative to this research’s emergent themes, especially on self-care, but also includes activities for self-reflection and group interactions that benefit the intended participants of the said workshop.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Enhancing Inclusivity and Resilience in Higher Educationthrough Digitalization
Authors: Khan Malaika , Taous Muhammad , Fiaz Muhammad
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to investigate how digitalization affects inclusivity and workforce resilience within higher education institutions (HEIs). Based on a quantitative research design, data were collected by administering structured questionnaires to faculty members of both public and private universities in Dera Ismail Khan. Digitalization features the next inclusivity in a workspace and makes it less susceptible to weakening workforce resilience by democratizing access to knowledge and fostering collaborative opportunities. At the same time, digital solutions come with challenges as digitalization can widen the digital divide through disparities in technology access and proficiency. It reinforces the need to distribute resources accordingly in terms of digital tools and training within HEIs to leverage transformations optimally. This fieldwork should be supplemented with further in-depth research across more varied institutions, examining long-term effects.
The Role Of Dividend Policy In Mediating The Relationship Of Profitability To Firm Value: Empirical Study On The Business Index-27 On The Indonesian Stock Exchange
Authors: Fitriani Kiki Liya , Akhmadi Akhmadi , Ichwanudin Wawan
Published: February 2025

This study was conducted to determine the effect of dividend policy in mediating the relationship between profitability and firm value on the business-27 index for the 2018-2022 period. This study used a sample of 17 companies using purposive sampling method. The data used is secondary data obtained from financial reports and annual reports published on the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (www.idx.co.id) and the official website of each company. The data analysis technique used is multivariate regression, partial hypothesis test and mediation test and data processing is done with the STATA version 17 statistical application. The results showed that profitability has a significant positive effect on firm value. Profitability has a significant positive effect on dividend policy. Dividend policy is able to mediate the relationship between profitability and firm value.
PENERAPAN SAK ETAP DENGAN BENAR PADA SISTEM KEUANGAN PT DAMAI GADAI
Authors: Grace Monika Indah Prastiwi  , Tri Ratna Pamikatsih
Published: February 2025

Financial reports are a communication tool for a company or parties that need the financial report. The parties that need it are usually called internal parties and external parties. In this case, the financial report has financial accounting standards. The financial standardization of entities without public accountability (SAK ETAP) is a financial standard used by companies that are entities without public accountability such as PT Damai Gadai. The purpose of this study is to determine the application of SAK ETAP to the financial statements of PT Damai Gadai. This study uses a descriptive method, to determine the application of PT Damai Gadai's financial statements in accordance with SAK ETAP. Descriptive method, to determine the comparison of PT Damai Gadai's financial statements with reports based on SAK ETAP. The steps taken to obtain PT Damai Gadai's financial report data by conducting observations of data collection, then conducting analysis, and conducting interviews. The results of this study indicate that PT Damai Gadai's financial statements have not implemented financial statements according to SAK ETAP standards. This is due to the limited knowledge they have.
Education about Controlling Larvae of Mosquitoes in Bontokassi Village, South Sulawesi
Authors: Fuad Mohammad , Aulia Farikha , Saputri Eka Ernalifia , Siampa Imanuelle Tamara Audrey , Hasan Wahyuni , Rustam Sitti Nailah , Manyullei Syamsuar , Saleh M , Syamsir Syamsir , Rachmat Muhammad
Published: February 2025

The government continues to prioritize the Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) disease control program due to the high annual prevalence of cases. Bontokassi Village, one of the villages in Takalar Regency that requires education about DHF vector control. The aim of this community service activity is to increase the knowledge of the Bontokassi Village community regarding controlling mosquito larvae, which are disease vectors. Educational activities related to controlling mosquito larvae were carried out at the Integrated Health Post (Posyandu) in Bontokassi Village, South Galesong District, Takalar Regency. The housewives of Bontokassi Village are the target audience for this project. As part of the evaluation procedure, each participant receives a pre-test and a post-test before and after the instructional sessions. The Wilcoxon test results show that there are differences in housewives' knowledge of controlling mosquito larvae, as indicated by the p-value <0.05. This indicates that housewives who took part in teaching and counseling had a greater understanding of controlling mosquito larvae. Conclusion, the knowledge of housewives in Bontokassi Village has increased regarding mosquito larvae control.
Ampliación de la Unión Europea, divergencias regionales e inversión extranjera directa en la periferia europea
Authors:   CEPN-Université Paris 13, Dupuch Sébastien , Mouhoub Mouhoud El ,   CEPN-Université Paris 13
Published: February 2025

Los procesos de construcción de la Unión Económica y Monetaria (UEM) y de la ampliación de la Unión Europea (UE) de 15 a 25 miembros se han desarrollado sin un esquema mínimo institucional en lo que se refiere a las políticas presupuestarias comunes. El logro del Mercado Único Europeo y la introducción de la moneda única dieron la primacía a la idea de que, junto a una política monetaria independiente aplicada por el Banco Central Europeo, la coordinación de las políticas presupuestarias descentralizadas podría asegurar las condiciones económicas óptimas para la UEM. La ampliación de la Unión Europea a los países de la Europa central y del este (PECE) ha ampliado la heterogeneidad de los miembros de la Unión. En este artículo, examinaremos el tema de la convergencia entre los países del Sur y de la Europa central y del este, intentando comprobar si la ampliación de Europa a los PECE es probable que aumente las asimetrías. Esta tendencia se refuerza por los patrones de la inversión extranjera directa (IED) en los PECE, la cual tiende a concentrase en un pequeño número de países y en apenas una o dos regiones dentro de cada país. La política de cohesión de la UE debe afrontar este reto. Por último, examinamos la política regional europea tal y como se está actualmente renegociando e intentaremos plantear algunas orientaciones para que resulte ventajosa para todos los Estados miembros en una UE ampliada.
Sistemas de innovación continental, nacional y subnacional. Interrelación y crecimiento económico
Authors:   Universidad de Sussex, Freeman Christopher
Published: February 2025

El propósito de este artículo es discutir la relevancia de los sistemas de innovación en su relación con el crecimiento económico a lo largo de los dos últimos siglos. El enfoque central se proyecta sobre la interrelación (o la falta de esta), entre los subsistemas sociales, compuesto por los sistemas ideológico-simbólico-dominantes, los sistemas jurídico políticos y los sistemas normativo legales que defienden la propiedad y sus usos, y los modelos de aprendizaje activo en las economías de países en vías de desarrollo. El artículo discute las variaciones en las tasas de crecimiento en diferentes regiones económicas y hasta qué punto estas variaciones se pueden atribuir a los sistemas de innovación. El análisis se aplica a la Revolución Industrial de Gran Bretaña del siglo XVIII, a los EE.UU. de la segunda mitad del siglo XIX y a los sistemas de innovación de los países en desarrollo en el siglo XX.
Innovación y formación: bases para un desarrollo sostenido
Authors:   Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Modrego Rico Aurelia , Barge Gil Andrés ,   Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Published: February 2025

En este artículo se pretende hacer algunas reflexiones sobre la innovación tecnológica, la competitividad y la formación de recursos humanos a partir del análisis de los resultados de distintos estudios. La finalidad es poner de manifiesto la necesidad de que las distintas administraciones públicas hagan un esfuerzo por establecer mecanismos y planes de coordinación de las distintas iniciativas de apoyo a la innovación tecnológica que evite el despilfarro de recursos. El objetivo final es conseguir una mayor vertebración nacional y mayores niveles de desarrollo económico y social.
Organismos, fuentes y referencias relevantes
Authors:   SOCINTEC
Published: February 2025

El impulso de la ciencia y tecnología cuenta con una extensa red de organizaciones y fuentes de referencias documentales, bibliográficas y estadísticas con diferentes ámbitos de actuación que resulta interesante recoger en este número. Para ello, en este apartado se incluirán comentarios específicos sobre las más destacadas, así como un breve resumen de su contenido y naturaleza. De esta manera se ofrece una guía avanzada que permite una consulta más al detalle de las principales referencias en la materia.
Diseño y evaluación de los indicadores de la competitividad internacional e interregional desde el enfoque neoschumpeteriano
Authors:   Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Berumen Sergio A.
Published: February 2025

El objetivo del presente artículo es el de mostrar las herramientas analíticas para el estudio de la competitividad internacional e interregional desde el enfoque neoschumpeteriano y su aplicación práctica. Desde esta perspectiva se muestra una metodología que permite estimar la posición competitiva de un país o una región en relación a otros países o regiones en el comercio de un producto, sector o industria a partir de estadísticas e información publicada en fuentes oficiales.
Las regiones como sujetos de la economía global. Euskadi en la gobernanza multidimensional
Authors:   Universidad del País Vasco, Zurbano Irizar Mikel
Published: February 2025

Junto con el papel renovado del estado-nación estudiamos la nueva realidad de las regiones que emergen como actores de la globalización y observamos, en particular, las contradicciones y la confrontación de intereses que entre éstos se generan en este proceso incipiente. La reformulación de las escalas espaciales da paso a una readaptación de los espacios de regulación pertinentes en el régimen liberal global. Así, la creciente relevancia de los espacios de mesoregulación exige el cuestionamiento de su papel en la regulación multidimensional que, en particular en la Unión Europea, se está instalando de manera progresiva. En este contexto, se realiza un ejercicio de reflexión en torno a la posición que Euskadi 'con un proyecto propio de desarrollo' tiene como actor o sujeto global emergente en la transición geoeconómica en curso. Se pondrá, asimismo, de relieve la importancia de la dimensión social en su doble vertiente interna y externa, para la consolidación del la especificidad del proyecto de desarrollo de Euskadi y de su posición como sujeto global.
A Template for Establishing a Tai Chi Program in a University or Medical School
Authors: McGee Robert W
Published: February 2025

Tai chi is both a martial art and a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine [TCM]. It has been used to treat a wide variety of ailments for hundreds of years. It is a gentle form of exercise, often referred to as a form of moving meditation that incorporates mindfulness and a special kind of breathing that enhances creativity as well as strengthening the body’s natural immune system.
Penerapan Metode Weight Product Pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Karyawan Terbaik
Authors: Odelia Odelia , Dicky Pratama
Published: February 2025

PT Tiga Saudara Nusantara adalah perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang distributor besi dan baja yang berdiri pada tahuun 2019. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara, terdapat permasalahan yang dialami oleh PT Tiga Saudara Nusantara yaitu membutuhkan waktu yang cukup lama untuk mengetahui karyawan terbaik dalam perusahaan dan kesalahan dalam mengambil data karyawan terbaik secara objektif. Dari permasalahan yang terjadi maka diberikan solusi berupa sistem pendukung keputusan pemilihan karyawan terbaik dengan metode weight product dengan menggunakan kriteria kehadiran, tanggung jawab , inisiatif, kedisiplinan dan etika, serta kreativitas dan inovasi. Sistem pendukung keputusan yang dihasilkan menyediakan berbagai fitur yaitu fitur daftar karyawan, fitur daftar kriteria, fitur penilaian karyawan, dan fitur hasil penilaian karyawan. Pengerjaan tugas akhir ini menghasilkan sistem pendukung keputusan yang membantu penilaian terhadap karyawan menjadi lebih objektif dan lebih cepat serta penilaian yang dihasilkan dapat dipertanggung jawabkan.
A Review on Political Participation and Voting Behaviour of Women in India
Authors:   University of Lucknow, Singh Vishwadeep , Pandey Ujjwal ,   University of Lucknow, Bhartiya Dr.Anoop Kumar ,   University of Lucknow
Published: February 2025

The study aims to explore the voting behaviour and political engagement of women in India which shows the huge Inequality even in the democracy. The involvement of women in the elections is less than the global average of 20%. With the help of secondary data the key determinants of women participation in electoral context is linked by their attitude towards politics, social networking, media exposure and use of digital platform, it has been expected to provide them quotas but the problem of overlapping women’s quotas in general and for lower background, with this the Ideological mobilisation as new social movement or feminisation of politics in Indian political setting to shape discourage, attitude and outcome as policy is necessary. Women as vote bank not only unite them but also solve almost all the problems of low representation to some extent, Elitism, Policy shaping, safety and security. According to data, this mobilisation is done successful by political participation on Digital Platform or on social media as we see it after 2014, online campaigning and agenda building to connect people become easier and to increase women’s involvement in voting process including some more factors. This paper also finds some problems as demand of questions of future research for women in 21st century.
DECISION MAKING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS AS CORRELATES OF TEACHERS JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BAYELSA STATE
Authors: IGWELE NEWTON UTAVIE  , OLADUNJOYE PATRICK
Published: February 2025

This study examined the correlates of teachers’ job performances in public secondary schools in Bayelsa State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. Correlational survey design was used for the study. The population of the study was 4015 students’ of public secondary schools teachers in Bayelsa State during the 2022/2023 academic session. The proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to draw up 384 teachers made up of 204 male and 180 female teachers respectively. A self developed instrument containing 45 items titled Administrators Competence and Teachers Job Performance Questionnaire (ACTJPQ) was used for data collection. The data generated from the trial testing were analyzed using Cronbach Alpha statistics and the reliability scores is made up of instructional materials, .797; decision-making, .785; reward system, .737; in-service training, .803, teachers’ job performance, .789 and the entire instrument, .886. Simple regression analysis was used to answer the research questions while Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient (PPMC) was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings of the study showed that decision-making, communication skills, were significantly associated with teachers’ job performance in secondary schools in Bayelsa State. Conclusively, this study offered significant understanding of the primary factors influencing teachers' job performance. This knowledge can help shape the creation of continuous professional development programmes for teachers, thereby fostering academic achievement for all students. Based on the findings, the study recommended that teachers’ should depend on decision-making as a result of their ability to enhance their job performance in secondary schools.
ROLE OF REVENUE CONTRIBUTIONS TO ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA: 1994 – 2022
Authors: IBRAHIM SAHABI MUHAMMAD
Published: February 2025

This research examines the relationship between revenue components and economic growth in Nigeria, using annual data from 1994 to 2022. The study investigates the impact of key variables such as oil prices (OILP), inflation (INF), petroleum profit tax (PPT), value-added tax (VAT), other taxes (OTH), and total tax revenue (TTX) on GDP growth, employing an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to analyze both short-run and long-run dynamics. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between oil prices and economic growth, with a coefficient of 0.110. In contrast, total tax revenue (TTX) has a negative long-run effect on GDP growth, with a coefficient of -0.001. Among the short-run dynamics, other taxes (OTH) exhibit a positive and statistically significant effect, with a coefficient of 0.010. The error correction term (ECT) of -0.567 indicates that approximately 56.7% of any short-term disequilibrium is corrected within one period, highlighting the stability of the model. The ARDL Bounds Test shows that there is a significant long-run relationship in the aggregated model (F-statistic = 4.98), while no such relationship is found in the disaggregated model (F-statistic = 2.57). Based on these results, the study recommends diversifying revenue sources, improving tax efficiency, reducing dependency on oil revenue, and implementing tax reforms to support long-term economic growth. These findings provide crucial insights for policymakers in Nigeria, particularly in terms of enhancing tax administration and fostering economic diversification.
ADDRESSING SALARY PAYMENT DELAYS IN NIGERIA: THE POTENTIAL OF SECOND INCOME STRATEGIES
Authors: UMAR BASHIR ABBA
Published: February 2025

This study examines the effectiveness of second income strategies as a solution to the persistent problem of salary payment delays in Nigeria. Through a comprehensive literature review and analysis of recent studies, we explore the prevalence of salary delays, the impact on workers and the economy, and the potential of various second income approaches. Our findings suggest that strategies such as online freelancing, small-scale trading, and entrepreneurship can significantly improve financial stability for affected workers and contribute to broader economic growth. However, challenges such as digital infrastructure limitations and educational barriers must be addressed for successful implementation.
Importance and Benefits of the Use of Communicative Activities
Authors: Străchinaru Elena Simona
Published: February 2025

Communicative activities play a fundamental role in language learning by providing students with opportunities to use language in meaningful and interactive contexts. These activities help learners develop fluency, accuracy, and confidence while encouraging collaboration, creativity, and cultural awareness. This paper categorizes communicative activities into oral and written forms, highlighting their various subtypes, such as discussions, problem-solving tasks, role-playing, and cooperative writing. Additionally, the study explores the benefits of communicative activities in enhancing student motivation, interaction, fluency, and real-world language application. The findings support the integration of communicative methods in language teaching to improve overall linguistic competence and engagement.
Structures, Techniques, and Strategies of Advertising Discourse
Authors: Munteanu Bianca Georgiana
Published: February 2025

The contemporary advertising discourse represents a highly fertile ground for pragmalinguistic, rhetorical, and stylistic analyses due to its efficient exploitation of persuasion strategies, lexical creativity, verbal/non-verbal opposition, and stylistic contrast. This paper provides an analysis of the advertising phenomenon by referencing three key aspects of language (semanticity, creativity, and alterity), each serving distinct roles. Semanticity is articulated at the idiomatic level and serves as the foundation upon which subsequent pragmatic determination is built. Advertising creativity explores text construction by exploring linguistic resources that engage both the speaker and the recipient’s idiomatic and expressive competence. The third aspect, alterity, guarantees objectivity, as the only existing reality is the one that unfolds within the space of intersubjectivity, where the sign emerges.
Types of Oral Communicative Activities in Language Learning
Authors: Străchinaru Elena Simona
Published: February 2025

Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, encompassing the transfer of information and meaning through verbal and nonverbal means. This paper explores the definitions and classifications of communication, highlighting the historical perspectives and contributions of scholars such as I.A. Richards, Edward Sapir, and Benjamin Lee Whorf. It examines the distinction between verbal and nonverbal communication, emphasizing the importance of feedback and context in ensuring effective transmission of messages. Additionally, the role of communicative competence in language learning is discussed, outlining various linguistic models, including those proposed by Canale and Swain, Bachman and Palmer, and the Common European Framework. The study concludes by underscoring the significance of communication in educational settings, advocating for an interactive and context-driven approach to language acquisition.
The Cultural Podcast. Discursive Strategies
Authors: Hârțan Gabriela Miruna
Published: February 2025

In this article, we examine the flagship genre of journalism—the interview—from the perspectives of communication theory, linguistic stylistics, and pragmatics. Among the various types of interviews, we focus on the cultural radio interview: the podcast. Although the podcast is a form of new media, it adheres to the same well-established laws of discourse. We analyse two episodes of the cultural podcast All You Can Read, hosted by Marius Chivu, through the lens of conversational pragmatics, exploring concepts such as the communication contract, phatic function, orality, and discursive strategy.
Euphemisms and Political Correctness
Authors: Perez Cenel Augusto
Published: February 2025

Euphemisms are a pervasive aspect of language, reflecting cultural sensibilities and serving as tools for expressing sensitive or controversial ideas in a palpable manner. Originating from the Greek term euphemismos, euphemisms involve substituting harsh or taboo expressions with more agreeable alternatives. This article explores the evolution, usage, and implications of euphemisms in modern discourse, examining their roles in various contexts such as politics, advertising, healthcare, and everyday life. While euphemisms can facilitate polite communication, their overuse can obscure reality and diminish clarity, as evidenced in historical, legal, and social frameworks. This analysis highlights the delicate balance between linguistic sensitivity and the potential for obfuscation inherent in euphemistic language.
Breaking Barriers: Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own and the Feminist Pursuit of Creative Freedom
Authors: Ilie Loredana
Published: February 2025

The article exposes how Woolf vividly illustrates the societal constraints, through the imagined figure of Judith Shakespeare, that stifled women's talents, juxtaposing Judith’s unrealised potential against her brother William's celebrated success. Woolf underscores how financial dependence and relentless domestic demands limited women's literary contributions, steering them toward forms like the novel, which could better accommodate interruptions. The essay’s narrative also examines gendered subjectivity, challenging patriarchal constructs in language and identity. Woolf adopts a fictional narrator to universalise her arguments, emphasising that women’s struggles transcend individual experiences. Her metaphor of the spider’s web highlights the delicate balance between fiction and material reality, revealing the pervasive impact of economic and societal limitations on literary creation.
Communicative Language Teaching – Features and Impact
Authors: Străchinaru Elena Simona
Published: February 2025

Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) has significantly influenced language education by prioritizing communicative competence over grammatical accuracy. This paper provides a historical overview of CLT, discussing its evolution from traditional approaches to contemporary methodologies. The study explores key concepts such as communicative competence, interaction, fluency, and the role of grammar within the approach. Additionally, various language teaching methods that have contributed to or evolved from CLT are examined, including the Grammar Translation Method, the Direct Method, the Audio-Lingual Method, and Task-Based Learning. The impact, advantages, and challenges of CLT are also analyzed, offering a comprehensive understanding of its role in modern language pedagogy.
Competencia Digital Docente y alumnado con TEA. Hacía la equidad educativa
Authors: Fernández Batanero José María
Published: February 2025

Los Trastornos del Espectro del Autismo (TEA) son una discapacidad del desarrollo que afecta
habilidades sociales, comunicacionales y conductuales. En el ámbito educativo en España, el
alumnado con TEA ha aumentado significativamente en la educación no universitaria, pero su
acceso a estudios postobligatorios como Bachillerato y Formación Profesional es limitado. Esto
crea barreras para su inclusión educativa y social. Por otro lado, las Tecnologías de la Información
y la Comunicación (TIC) han demostrado ser una herramienta clave para personalizar el aprendizaje de estudiantes con TEA, aumentando su autonomía y reduciendo la brecha educativa. Sin
embargo, la formación docente en competencias digitales inclusivas es esencial para garantizar
un uso efectivo de estas tecnologías. La inclusión educativa es el camino hacia un sistema más
justo y equitativo, y las TIC juegan un papel crucial en este proceso. Se enfatiza la importancia
de políticas públicas que promuevan la educación inclusiva y la equidad, alineadas con los objetivos de la Agenda 2030 de la ONU, para garantizar una educación de calidad para todos los
estudiantes, sin distinción.
Educación Inclusiva y Pensamiento Crítico en la Educación Superior: Una Revisión Bibliográfica
Authors: Roy Sadradín Damarys , Céspedes Carreño Cristian , Chacana Yorda Carolina , Aravena Gaete Margarita
Published: February 2025

El presente estudio revisa la literatura referida a la relación entre educación inclusiva y pensamiento crítico en la educación superior. Utilizando la metodología PRISMA, se recopilaron y
analizaron estudios relevantes para identificar las principales tendencias, desafíos y estrategias
efectivas en estos dos campos interrelacionados. Los resultados indican que, aunque se han logrado avances significativos en la implementación de políticas inclusivas, persisten desafíos que
afectan el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico. Se presentan recomendaciones para futuras investigaciones y prácticas educativas.
МАМЛАКАТИМИЗДА ИННОВАЦИОН ФАОЛИЯТНИ РИВОЖЛАНТИРИШ ВА МОЛИЯЛАШТИРИШ
Authors: Юсуфжонов Равшанбек
Published: February 2025

Ушбу мақолада Мамлакатимизда инновацион фаолиятни ривожлантириш ва молиялаштириш, иқтисодиётнинг хар кайси тармоғидаги саноат корхоналарнинг жадал суратлар билан ривожланишини таъминлаш ҳақида маълумотлар келтирилган.
SQL: MA'LUMOTLAR BAZASI XAVFSIZLIGINI BOSHQARISH
Authors: Yo’ldoshev Ramazon Shokir o’g’li
Published: February 2025

Ushbu maqolada  Axborot tizimlari va texnalogiyalarini takomillashtirish va ma’lumotlarning xavfsizligini ta’minlash tog’risida tahlil qilinadi.  Shu bilan birga foydalanuvchilarning ma’lumotlar bazasi xavfsizligini boshqarish, takomillashtirish va himoya qilish muhokama qilinadi.Tavsiyalar va Xulosa qismida Ma’lumotlar bazasini xavfsizligini boshqarish bo’yicha zarur chora tadbirlar taklif qilinadi.
PEDAGOGIKA DARSLARIDA DIDAKTIK OʻYINLARDAN FOYDALANISH TEXNOLOGIYASI
Authors: Qodirova Feruzaxon Abdiyaminovna Abdullayeva Nasibaxon Jo'rayevna
Published: February 2025

Mazkur maqolada pedagogika darslarida didaktik o‘yinlardan foydalanish texnologiyasi yoritiladi. Didaktik o‘yinlar o‘quv jarayonini yanada samarali, qiziqarli va interfaol qilishga xizmat qiladi. Ular o‘quvchilarning bilim va ko‘nikmalarini shakllantirish, mustahkamlash hamda ijodiy fikrlash qobiliyatlarini rivojlantirishda muhim ahamiyat kasb etadi. Maqolada didaktik o‘yinlarning turlari, ularni dars jarayoniga joriy etish usullari va samaradorligini oshirish texnologiyalari haqida so‘z yuritiladi. Shuningdek, bu o‘yinlarning o‘qituvchi va o‘quvchilar o‘rtasidagi muloqotni kuchaytirish, o‘quv jarayonini jonlantirish hamda mustaqil fikrlashni rivojlantirishdagi o‘rni ham tahlil qilinadi.
KORXONA EKSPORT FAOLIYATINING MAZMUN-MOHIYATI VA O’ZIGA XOS XUSUSIYATLARI
Authors: KABULOV Azizbek
Published: February 2025

Korxonaning eksport faoliyati uning tashqi iqtisodiy faoliyatining muhim qismidir va mahsulotlarni xalqaro bozorga chiqarishga qaratilgan. Ushbu faoliyatning asosiy maqsadi sotuv hajmini oshirish va bozorni kengaytirishdir. Eksport faoliyati bir nechta jihatlarni o'z ichiga oladi, masalan, tashqi bozorlarni tanlash, xorijiy iste'molchilar ehtiyojlarini tahlil qilish, shartnomalar tuzish va yetkazib berish logistikasini ta'minlash. Korxonaning eksport faoliyati muvaffaqiyatli bo'lishi uchun malakali kadrlar, tashqi iqtisodiy vaziyatni tushunish, shuningdek, xorijiy hamkorlar bilan barqaror biznes aloqalariga ega bo'lish zarur.
El impacto de la inteligencia artificial en la producción científica
Authors: Muñoz García Alemania Cecibel , Villón Domínguez Alexandra del Pilar , Calvachi Gonzabay Verónica Alexandra , Orrala Yagual Norita Cecibel , Peñafiel Cedillo Roxana Elizabeth
Published: February 2025

El presente estudio analiza el impacto de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en la producción científica, considerando tanto sus beneficios como los retos asociados. Se exploran las aplicaciones de la IA en la generación de conocimiento, específicamente en la automatización de procesos como la búsqueda y análisis de datos, la redacción científica asistida y la identificación de tendencias emergentes en diversas disciplinas. A través de una revisión sistemática de la literatura, se identifican evidencias de un incremento en la eficiencia y la productividad de los investigadores gracias al uso de herramientas impulsadas por IA. Asimismo, se aborda la contribución de estas tecnologías en la democratización del acceso al conocimiento y en la mejora de la colaboración científica global. Sin embargo, también se examinan los desafíos éticos y técnicos que plantea la integración de la IA, tales como el riesgo de sesgos algorítmicos, la dependencia tecnológica y las implicaciones para la propiedad intelectual. El estudio concluye que, aunque la IA ofrece oportunidades significativas para optimizar la producción científica, es crucial implementar regulaciones y prácticas responsables que maximicen sus beneficios y minimicen los riesgos. Este trabajo proporciona una visión general de las dinámicas actuales entre la inteligencia artificial y el ámbito científico, ofreciendo un punto de partida para investigaciones futuras sobre este tema en constante evolución.
Gestión directiva y desempeño docente en el Colegio de Bachillerato Matilde Hidalgo de Procel, Cantón Chaguarpamba, año lectivo 2023-2024
Authors: Encarnación Hidalgo Jonathan David
Published: February 2025

La gestión directiva y el desempeño docente forman parte del círculo educativo por su cercana vinculación, situación que ha motivado analizar aquella relación desde la realidad educativa en el Colegio de Bachillerato Matilde Hidalgo de Procel, cantón Chaguarpamba, año lectivo 2023-2024. Para este fin se utilizó el método deductivo, enfoque cuantitativo, alcance descriptivo y diseño transversal con una muestra de 8 participantes. El Instrumento de investigación fue un cuestionario aplicado a través de la técnica de la encuesta; lo cual permitió indagar y organizar datos para obtener los resultados del estudio. La información recabada demostró que las estrategias de gestión directiva relacionadas con el desempeño docente de los educadores de esta institución, se dimensionan en: planificación, dirección y liderazgo. De igual manera se describieron las percepciones de los docentes sobre las estrategias de gestión directiva relacionadas a su desempeño, a través de las dimensiones de perspectiva de la gestión directiva, llegando a obtener mayor puntuación en “siempre” según la escala de Likert, complementándose con las cuatro dimensiones que obtuvieron una varianza entre “siempre” y “a veces”. Esto demuestra que las percepciones de los docentes aportan al desarrollo de las estrategias del directivo para fortalecer el desempeño profesional y alcanzar la calidad educativa. Por consiguiente, se determinó que, en dicho establecimiento, existe una relación positiva alta entre la gestión directiva y el desempeño docente, resaltando la importancia de efectuar una correcta gestión directiva con estrategias claras para fortalecer el desempeño profesional docente y mejorar el desarrollo de la institución educativa.
Fracture écologique et actions résilientes. Réflexions sur la construction d’une identité écocitoyenne
Authors:   Université Félix HOUPHOUËT-BOIGNY (Côte d’Ivoire), KONAN Yao Emile
Published: February 2025

La question des rapports de l’homme à la nature est un sujet qui intéresse à juste titre la communauté humaine. Elle se pose comme l’un des défis de notre époque parce que partout dans le monde, nous remarquons une pléiade de cataclysmes qui frappe la planète Terre. Ces problèmes, qui sont parfois liés aux turpitudes de la nature elle-même, et le plus souvent provoqués par l’action humaine, ne laissent personne indifférent. Le développement de l’intelligence humaine a entraîné une transformation de l’agir humain dans la relation qui le lie à son environnement. En élaborant en apparence les conditions de sa propre survie, l’homme a fini par exercer une forte pression sur l’écologie mondiale, dans laquelle l’humanité se trouve plus que jamais menacée. C’est contre cette catastrophe écologique et humaine vers laquelle ce développement conduit que cet article s’inscrit. Notre propos est de faire de l’éducation écocitoyenne et de l’extension des valeurs sociales des alternatives à l’impasse écologique contemporaine. L’adoption d’une attitude respectueuse de la nature et le désir de sécuriser les attraits environnementaux ne peuvent s’effectuer que dans une éducation qui porte sur la connaissance de la naturelle relation interdépendante du sujet à son environnement.