bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SOSIALISASI UU ITE BAGI SISWA SMA NEGERI 4 LHOKSEUMAWE "CERDAS MENANGKAL HOAX DALAM MENGGUNAKAN INTERNET"
Authors: Fidyatun Nisa  , Nanda Sitti Nurfebruary  , Muhammad Ikhwani  , Zalfie Ardian  , Lidya Rosnita  , Habib Muharry Yusdartono
Published: July 2024

Undang Undang Nomor 11 tahun 2008 tentang Informasi Transaksi Elektronik atau UU ITE merupakan undang-undang atau peraturan yang sering kali bersentuhan langsung dengan berbagai orang, terutama pada era teknologi yang sedang berkembang saat ini. Secara umum, UU ITE masih belum tersosialisasikan dengan baik ke semua kalangan, termasuk pada kalangan siswa/siswi Sekolah Menengah Atas. Oleh karena itu, SMA Negeri 4 Lhokseumawe menjadi sasaran tim Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat Universitas Malikussaleh sebagai sarana untuk mensosialisasikan UU ITE. Hal ini dianggap penting karena pada saat ini kalangan muda (terutama siswa/siswi SMA) tidak terpisahkan dari teknologi internet. Sehingga perlu disampaikan bahwa ada sanksi atau hukuman yang berlaku apabila tidak waspada dalam memakai internet. Kegiatan sosialisasi ini diharapkan menjadi pembelajaran bagi siswa/siswi maupun guru-guru di SMA Negeri 4 Lhokseumawe agar lebih cerdas dan bijak dalam memakai internet, terutama untuk mencegah penyebaran berita hoax melalui social media maupun aplikasi chatting. Dari hasil sosialisasi yang dilaksanakan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kesadaran dan pengetahuan siswa/siswi dan guru SMA Negeri 4 Lhokseumawe mengenai UU ITE masih rendah, sehingga sosialisasi ini diharapkan menjadi pembekalan agar mereka dapat waspada dalam menggunakan internet, terutama untuk menangkal berita hoax.
Educación primaria mediada con inteligencia artificial desde la mirada docente
Authors: Camones Gonzales Fernando Cesar , Bardalez Castillo Rosa Angelica , Pérez Saavedra Segundo Sigifredo , Padilla Caballero Jesús Emilio Agustín
Published: July 2024

La investigación titulada: Educación primaria mediada con inteligencia artificial desde la mirada docente, analiza la aplicación de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en la educación primaria, desde la perspectiva de los docentes. La investigación tiene como objetivo entender la percepción, eficacia y desafíos de implementar la IA en este ámbito. Utiliza un enfoque cualitativo para explorar experiencias docentes en relación con la IA. Los resultados indican que la IA puede personalizar el aprendizaje, identificar problemas tempranos y automatizar tareas administrativas, mejorando así la calidad educativa. Se concluye que la IA tiene un potencial significativo para enriquecer la educación primaria, aunque requiere una implementación cuidadosa y considerada, con énfasis en la formación docente y la protección de datos.
Construcción de aprendizajes matemáticos de impacto en la educación inicial
Authors: Monzón Centeno Vanessa Azucena , Gayo García Milagros , Mamani Ticona María Isabel , Chapoñan Adanaqué Lucy
Published: July 2024

La construcción de aprendizajes matemáticos de impacto en Educación Inicial requiere de enfoques pedagógicos innovadores y efectivos que promuevan el desarrollo de habilidades cognitivas y lingüísticas, así como la autorregulación y el razonamiento lógico-matemático. El objetivo del estudio fue analizar la importancia de la construcción de aprendizajes matemáticos de impacto en la educación inicial. Se trabajó un enfoque investigación cualitativa-fenomenológica, centrándose en la interpretación de experiencias y percepciones de los maestros mediante entrevistas. Los participantes del estudio están conformados por un grupo de siete expertos en educación primaria. Los principales resultados muestran que las actividades prácticas de clasificación son efectivas para promover el razonamiento lógico matemático inicial en los niños, esto se debe a que trabajan con objetos concretos. Los expertos en educación matemática destacan la necesidad de que los maestros utilicen enfoques prácticos e interactivos en el aula, como el uso de material concreto y la resolución de problemas del mundo real. Se concluye que la construcción del aprendizaje matemático en educación inicial requiere enfoques pedagógicos activos e innovadores centrados en el estudiante. Estos enfoques deben aprovechar los intereses y motivaciones del alumno a través del juego, la manipulación multisensorial y la experimentación en la resolución de problemas cotidianos.
Situación del ejercicio de la Jurisdicción Indígena Originaria Campesina en la nación Qhara Qhara
Authors: Ruiz Quispe Omar
Published: July 2024

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo fundamentar la situación del ejercicio de la Jurisdicción Indígena Originaria Campesina de la nación Qhara Qhara, en Bolivia, del año 2018 al 2022. La investigación es cualitativa y descriptiva. La muestra la constituyeron cinco autoridades vigentes y cinco exautoridades de dicha jurisdicción; así como cinco sujetos procesales. Se empleó la entrevista guiada y el testimonio focalizado para la recolección de la información. Los principales resultados evidenciaron que el avance de la justicia campesina es deficiente; la vigencia real del pluralismo jurídico y la igualdad de jerarquía en el estado no van más allá de la esfera teórica; y se considera la Ley 071 como una limitante para el libre ejercicio de su justicia. A pesar de esto, se concluye que, la justicia campesina es valorada por esta comunidad al ser oportuna, gratuita y sin dilaciones; lo que posibilita el restablecimiento de la armonía.
El desarrollo emocional y el logro académico en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Villarroel Nuñez Luz Magali , Romero Ortiz Judith , Espejo Davila de Iparraguirre Roberta Francisca , Condor Surichaqui Sarita Silvia
Published: July 2024

El desarrollo emocional de los estudiantes es un aspecto crucial en su proceso educativo que impacta directamente su rendimiento académico. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar la relación entre el desarrollo emocional y el logro académico en estudiantes universitarios. Se utilizó un método hipotético-deductivo con un diseño no experimental correlacional. Participaron 100 estudiantes, a quienes se les aplicó un cuestionario con una confiabilidad de 0.853 y se registraron sus notas para evaluar el logro académico. Los resultados, basados en la correlación de Spearman de 0.788 con una significancia de 0.000 (menor a 0.05), indican que existe una relación directa entre el desarrollo emocional y el logro académico. Esto sugiere que los esfuerzos para mejorar el desarrollo emocional de los estudiantes podrían ser beneficiosos para su desempeño académico.
Impacto de las habilidades blandas en la educación básica
Authors: Ayala Corzo Carmen , Álvarez Nuñez Emma Antonia , Villanueva Chavez Monica Leandra , Carpio Mendoza Janet
Published: July 2024

El desarrollo de habilidades blandas en los estudiantes de educación básica tiene un impacto integral al permitirles comprender y gestionar sus emociones, lo que facilita su participación en actividades académicas. Además, estas habilidades fomentan la construcción de relaciones interpersonales en el entorno escolar, preparando a los estudiantes para interactuar de manera productiva en su entorno social. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar el impacto de las habilidades blandas en la educación básica a través de una revisión sistemática. Se realizaron búsquedas en las bases de datos de ProQuest y EbscoHost para identificar artículos publicados entre 2020 y 2023, y se seleccionaron 12 artículos que cumplían con los criterios de inclusión. Los resultados revelaron un impacto significativo de las habilidades blandas en los estudiantes de educación básica. Estos hallazgos respaldan la importancia de promover el desarrollo de habilidades blandas en el currículo educativo para potenciar el desarrollo integral de los estudiantes.
PENERAPAN METODE PEER TEACHING DALAM MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIS SISWA
Authors: Ni Ketut Erawati  , Agung Ari Sarasmita Anggreni  , I Dewa Putu Sarjana
Published: July 2024

This research aims to improve students' understanding of mathematical concepts in mathematics learning with Pythagorean theorem material using the peer teaching method. This type of research is classroom action research with the research subjects being class VIII B students of SMP Negeri 3 Tabanan. This research was carried out in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of planning, action/implementation, observation and reflection stages. Data collection was carried out through tests of understanding mathematical concepts in the form of essays which were then analyzed quantitatively descriptively to determine the classification of learning activities in each cycle. The indicator of success in this research is the percentage of students' mathematical concept understanding test results in the high category. Based on research, it is known that there was an increase in students' understanding of mathematical concepts based on the results of implementation in cycle I, namely 68% which was in the sufficient category, then increased in cycle II to 80% which was in the high category. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that implementing learning using the peer teaching method can improve class students' understanding of mathematical concepts.
Cesarean birth decision-to-delivery interval in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Nthumba Peter M , Barasa Immaculate K , Malapati Sri H , Odhiambo Moses O , Nthumba Nenkai M
Published: July 2024

Background: Globally, in 2017, 810 women died daily from pregnancy- or childbirth-related preventable complications. Of these deaths, 94% occurred in resource-poor countries, with the highest maternal and perinatal mortality occurring in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on the decision-to-delivery interval (DDI) from the SSA to determine the mean DDI, establish the maternal and neonatal outcomes reported, and evaluate the obstacles to achieving the gold standard DDI of ≤30 minutes.
Methods: We performed a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of eligible studies between January 1995 and December 2022, in seven databases and grey literature. Studies of any design were included if they reported obstetric emergencies delivered by cesarean birth and had information on the DDI. Three independent reviewers applied eligibility criteria, assessed the risk of bias, and extracted data. The authors performed meta-analysis of mean DDI on studies with adequate data. 
Results: Thirty-nine studies with 41 datasets (12,835 participants), qualified for inclusion. In these studies, only 6.34% of cesarean deliveries were performed in under 30 minutes. A meta-analysis of 27 datasets found an overall DDI mean of 2.81 hours (168.8 minutes, 95%CI 151.5 to 186.2)). The pooled perinatal and maternal case fatality rates for the included studies were 61.2 in 1000 and 444.1 in 100,000 CDs, respectively. 
Conclusion: This review and meta-analysis found unacceptably high mean DDI, and perinatal and maternal mortality following cesarean delivery in SSA.
Rechtsstaat versus Polizeistaat
Authors: Ambos Kai
Published: July 2024

Ein Review Essay
Maximilian Pichl formuliert eine gutgemeinte Kritik an der populistischen Umdeutung des Rechtsstaatsbegriffs, verstrickt sich aber in Widersprüche und endet in einer über den Rechtsstaat hinausgehenden politischen Utopie.
Germany’s Filibuster
Authors: Guggenberger Nikolas
Published: July 2024

Filibuster and debt brake contribute to legislative failure on both sides of the Atlantic. This failure is one of the causes of anti-democratic tendencies. The developments of recent years in the USA should serve as a warning to everyone in the democratic spectrum. Those who, in light of these developments, prioritize a symbolic balanced budget over addressing the real challenges of the 21st century are paving the way for German Trumpists. The European election was just a warning shot.
Foreign body in the larynx for 13 years
Authors: Pradhan B. , Sinha B.K. , Amatya R.C.M. , Bhattarai H. , Prasad R. , Bhushal C.L.. , Baskota D.K.
Published: July 2024

This is a report of case of an old man of 67 years who was fortunate to survive a foreign body (denture) into the larynx for 13 years. Fibreoptic endoscopy showed a whitish mass in between the cords; on removal by direct laryngoscopy it was found to be a denture.
IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM KOMUNITAS PECINTA SENI DAERAH DI SEKOLAH PENGGERAK SMP NEGERI 1 PUPUAN TABANAN
Authors: Dewi Ni Putu Rahayu Mas Ruscita , Sustiawati Ni Luh , Kusuma Putu Sandra Devindriati
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang Implementasi Program Komunitas Pecinta Seni Daerah di Sekolah Penggerak SMP Negeri 1 Pupuan Tabanan. Program Komunitas Pecinta Seni Daerah merupakan program yang dibuat dengan tujuan meningkatkan kreativitas peserta didik dalam bidang seni khusunya seni daerah/seni yang berkembang di daerah sekitar dengan tujuan untuk mewujudkan pendidikan karakter peserta didik di SMP Negeri 1 Pupuan yaitu Profil Pelajar Pancasila. Latar belakang dibentuknya program ini adalah sebagai pelestarian seni budaya daerah dengan kultur masyarakat Pupuan yang bernuansa keanekaragaman suku (Bali, Tionghoa/Cina, Jawa dan Madura) dan agama (Hindu, Islam, Budha dan Kristen). Rumusan masalah pada penelitian ini membahas tentang bagaimana kebijakan, implementasi serta apa faktor pendukung & penghambat Implementasi Program Komunitas Pecinta Seni Daerah di Sekolah Penggerak SMP Negeri 1 Pupuan Tabanan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan teori implementasi program menurut David C. Korten. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara mendalam serta dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data meliputi pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan verifikasi/menarik kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa (a) program, program Komunitas Pecinta Seni Daerah atau Kopi Sianida sudah baik dikarenakan beberapa aspek yaitu adanya alasan yang melatarbelakangi dibuatnya program serta adanya kebijakan yang diambil dalam mencapai tujuan program, (b) organisasi pelaksana, yaitu adanya organisasi pelaksana yang jelas mulai dari dibentuknya Komunitas Belajar sebagai perwujudan Sekolah Penggerak hingga diwujudkan melalui pelatihan melalui ekstrakurikuler oleh guru pembina serta kesesuaian antara tugas program dengan organisasi pelaksana hal ini dibuktikan dengan baiknya pelaporan dan pelaksanaan program Komunitas Pecinta Seni Daerah, (c) kelompok sasaran, target atau kelompok sasaran yang jelas dari program Kopi Sianida sehingga tujuan program dapat tercapai seperti meningkatnya kreativitas peserta didik serta kesadaran dalam menjaga dan melestarikan seni dan budaya.
PEMBELAJARAN MUSIK REKORDER DENGAN METODE DRILL PADA SISWA KELAS VIII DI SMP NEGERI 8 DENPASAR
Authors: Suwari Ni Wayan Gayatri Wedha , Yulinis Yulinis , Widyarto Rinto
Published: July 2024

Program kegiatan Asistensi Mengajar merupakan salah satu bagian dari aktivitas pembelajaran. Pelaksanaan Asistensi Mengajar mempunyai beberapa tahapan sebelum terjun langsung ke lapangan yang dipilih. Penerapan Asistensi Mengajar dengan praktik pembelajaran pada mata pelajaran Seni Budaya bidang Musik ansambel di SMP Negeri 8 Denpasar. Sekolah ini dijadikan mitra karena telah menjadi salah satu sekolah favorit di Denpasar yang sudah terakreditasi A. Pembelajaran musik rekorder selama ini hasilnya belum maksimal, masih sekedar teori, praktik kurang menjadi perhatian. Pembelajaran musik rekorder bertujuan menerapkan ilmu ke peserta didik agar peserta didik mengetahui dan menambah informasi yang akurat tentang musik untuk dapat mempresentasikan hasil belajar. Pembelajaran musik rekorder menggunakan metode drill dengan peserta didik melaksanakan kegiatan-kegiatan latihan agar peserta didik memiliki ketangkasan atau keterampilan yang lebih tinggi. Proses tahapan pembelajaran musik rekorder di SMP Negeri 8 Denpasar menggunakan 4 tahapan yaitu: tahap persiapan, penyampaian, pelatihan, dan tahap penampilan. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi proses pembelajaran musik yang diberikan. Rumusan masalahnya adalah mengenai konsep pembelajaran musik rekorder dan tahapan pembelajaran, serta capaian hasil pembelajaran musik rekorder. Selain itu kontribusi pembelajaran musik rekorder terhadap siswa, guru, dan sekolah. Hasil pembelajaran rata-rata peserta didik sudah memahami materi bermain musik ansambel khususnya rekorder. Peserta didik sudah mengetahui cara memainkan rekorder dengan baik. Kontribusi siswa, guru, dan sekolah yaitu: berkontribusi dalam pembelajaran seni budaya di kelas VIII, membantu guru pamong membuat soal ulangan harian, memeriksa hasil ujian siswa, serta pembelajaran Seni Budaya dapat dikontribusikan pada kegiatan sekolah, seperti bermain musik di acara HUT sekolah, pesta kesenian sekolah, dan mengikuti perlombaan.
Lietuvos verslininkai su praeitimi pirmuoju nepriklausomybės dešimtmečiu
Authors: Šimkus Vilius
Published: July 2024

Tyrime analizuojami Lietuvos verslininkai su praeitimi pirmaisiais metais po Lietuvos nepriklausomybės atkūrimo. Pagrindinė keliama problema – iki šiol nėra ištirta, kokie sovietmečiu privilegijuoti ir verslo ar administravimo patirtį turėję žmonės aktyviai įsitraukė į Lietuvos įmonių kūrimą. Analizuojamas pirmųjų verslininkų amžius, išsilavinimas, kilmės vieta, verslo pobūdis, partinė priklausomybė, gebėjimas prisitaikyti prie laisvosios rinkos sąlygų. Pagrindiniai tyrimo šaltiniai yra enciklopedijos, periodiniai leidiniai, specializuotų leidinių sudaryti Lietuvos verslo lyderių sąrašai, žinynai, verslo istorijos literatūra, Lietuvos Respublikos vyriausiosios rinkimų komisijos bei Statistikos departamento duomenys ir Registrų centras. Tyrime verslininkai su praeitimi, remiantis istoriografija, skirstomi į šias kilmės grupes: pogrindžio verslininkai, kooperatininkai, administratoriai, galios struktūrų atstovai bei nomenk­latūrininkai. Prieinama išvada, jog bendras šių grupių verslininkų portretas gana prieštaringas ir nevienareikšmis: stipriai varijavo verslininkų amžius (gimę nuo 3 iki 7 deš. vid.), įkurtų verslų pobūdis (nuo prekybos ir paslaugų sektoriaus iki stambių pramonės įmonių), kilmės vietos (vienose grupėse daugiau kilusių iš miestų, kitose – iš provincijos), išsilavinimas (dauguma turėjo aukštąjį išsilavinimą, tačiau pasitaikydavo pogrindžio verslininkų ir kooperatininkų, turinčių tik vidurinį ar specialųjį vidurinį išsilavinimą) ir pirminė socialinė kilmė (dauguma aprašomų verslininkų buvo glaudžiai susiję su sovietų valdžios struktūromis, o pogrindžio verslininkai ir kooperatininkai dažniausiai buvo iš neprivilegijuotų socialinių sluoksnių).
Taxes and Infrastructure Development: A Review from Various Countries
Authors: Cahyadi Rahadian
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the intricate interplay between taxation policies, infrastructure financing, and economic competitiveness, with a focus on identifying key drivers and challenges in facilitating sustainable infrastructure development. Employing a qualitative literature review approach, the research design involves systematically analyzing a diverse range of scholarly articles, books, and reports related to taxation, infrastructure development, and public-private partnerships (PPPs). Keywords such as "taxation policies," "infrastructure financing," "public-private partnerships," "economic competitiveness," and "sustainable development" are utilized to refine the search and ensure inclusivity. The findings and discussion highlight the pivotal role of taxation policies in mobilizing funds for infrastructure projects, the potential benefits and challenges of PPPs in addressing infrastructure deficits, and the implications of sustainable infrastructure development for long-term economic prosperity. The implications of this study extend to both academia and practice, offering insights for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders involved in infrastructure development. By understanding the mechanisms driving infrastructure investment and governance, policymakers can formulate evidence-based strategies to promote inclusive and sustainable development. Moreover, practitioners can leverage these findings to enhance project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement in infrastructure projects. Overall, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding taxation, infrastructure development, and PPPs, ultimately informing more effective and sustainable approaches to infrastructure investment and governance.
Critique of Modern Feminism
Authors: Jo Arabella
Published: July 2024

This paper explores the counter argument for Chapter 3 of Marriages, Families, and Relationships by Mary Ann Lamanna, Agnes Riedmann, and Susan Stewart, which deals with the topic of Gender Identities and Families, especially regarding feminism. This paper will provide a general summary, main points, and concepts of the chapter that focuses on feminism. Afterwards, this paper will continue to provide a general social, legal, and cultural climate of the time the book was written versus now (2024), and then reflect on some new information and research that disproves the glorification of modern feminism as done in the book. The critique will demonstrate how modern feminism, under the guise of advocating for gender equality, can sometimes promote racist and sexist agendas. Specifically, this paper will detail the mechanisms through which modern feminism disguises itself, manipulating social perceptions to orient one group as superior over others. This will include an analysis of how certain feminist narratives utilize the concepts of victimhood and social proof to establish a hierarchy of suffering and legitimacy, thereby positioning some groups as more deserving of support and resources than others, based on race, class, or historical experiences.
The Effects of Parenting Attitude Types Perceived by High School Students on Adaptation to School Life: Mediating effects of career maturity
Authors: Choi Yoo-Jeong , Ahn Se-Yun
Published: July 2024

This study explored whether career maturity has a mediating effect in the relationship between high school students' parenting attitude type and school life adaptation. To this end, data from 244 high school students located in N City were collected. Descriptive statistics, correlations, and mediating effects were analyzed using SPSS 25.0 and PROCESS Macro 3.5. The results of the study are as follows. First, positive parenting attitudes were positively correlated with school life adaptation and career maturity, and negative parenting attitudes were negatively correlated with school life adaptation and career maturity. Second, career maturity was found to have a partial mediating effect in the relationship between positive/negative parenting attitudes and adaptation to school life. Through this study, the necessity of intervention in variables related to career maturity was suggested for the intervention of high school students' adaptation to school life.
Obravnava epileptičnega statusa pri odraslih
Authors: Fabjan Maša , Granda Gal , Milivojević Nataša , Lorber Bogdan
Published: July 2024

Status epilepticus (SE) is a severe and quite common neurological emergency with high morbidity and mortality. The aetiology of SE can be symptomatic or cryptogenic (without an obvious cause). Clinically, we divide SE into 4 phases: early, established, refractory (RSE), and super-refractory SE (SRSE). Therefore, we apply a staged approach to treatment, starting with benzodiazepines, followed by more specific antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of established SE. Patients with RSE usually need treatment with general anaesthetics in the intensive care unit (ICU). Electroencephalography (EEG) is a good diagnostic method, which has proved its usefulness in some instances of SE (nonconvulsive SE, some types of focal SE, RSE, and SRSE) and is, with years and new knowledge, becoming an important part of the management and treatment of patients with SE. Despite the severe and urgent nature of the condition, an appropriate staged approach can improve the prognosis and lower the mortality rate of SE.
Indeks kakovosti zraka in njegov pomen pri varovanju javnega zdravja
Authors: Šömen Joksić Agnes , Uršič Andrej , Bažec Bojana , Pohar Majda , Perčič Simona , Uršič Simona
Published: July 2024

One of the effective measures to control air pollution is monitoring the quality of the ambient (outdoor) air, which is subject to the European Union (EU) legislation and the member states’ national legislation. The huge amount of data collected in this way can have a dissuasive effect on the professional public, policymakers, regulators, and especially on the general public, which can significantly reduce the support for preventive and targeted measures in the field of air quality monitoring and consequently the protection of public health. Instead of publishing the measurement results, the Air Quality Index (AQI) is used to inform the public on ambient air quality status in real-time. The basic message of the AQI is that as ambient air pollution increases, so does the risk to public health. The increase is illustrated by the different colours, each belonging to individual level of air quality. There are several methods or approaches of displaying AQI worldwide, but regardless, they all share the same concept, displaying a colour scale. In order to reduce differences in the EU area, a uniform European AQI was recently introduced, and it was also adopted in Slovenia. The article describes the general meaning of AQI, its calculations and presentation methodology, as well as its communication and application. The article aims to bring AQI closer to health professionals for simplified and convenient observation of current (or predicted) air quality. In this way, they may be able to advise appropriate self-protective behaviour during poor ambient air quality episodes, especially to vulnerable groups of patients.
IMPACT OF SEA ROBBERY ON ARTISANAL FISH PRODUCTION IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ibanga Bassey Ibok ,   Akwa Ibom State University, Obio-Akpa Campus, Nigeria., Eteyen Edet Nyong , Udeme Sunday Okoro ,   Akwa Ibom State University, Obio-Akpa Campus, Nigeria.,   Akwa Ibom State University, Obio-Akpa Campus, Nigeria.
Published: July 2024

The study assessed the Impact of Sea Robbery on Artisanal Fish Production in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Specifically, this study compared the income of the fisher-folks affected by sea robbery and those not affected; estimated and compared costs and returns in artisanal fish production by both groups of fisherfolks; determine and compare the effect of socio-economic characteristics on the level of fish output of fisher folks affected by sea robbery and those not affected. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used among others to select the sample size of 202 respondents (fisher-folks) for the study area. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and interpersonal interviews. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regressions, were employed to test the hypotheses also budgetary technique was used to estimate the costs and returns in artisanal fish production. Distribution of respondents by income showed the mean income of ₦351,990.10 for fisher-folks affected by sea robbers, while fisher-folks not affected by sea robbers had the mean income of ₦764,534.65. Costs and returns analysis revealed returns on investment (ROI) of ₦0.55 for fisher folks attacked by sea robbers, while returns on investment (ROI) revealed ₦0.79 for fisher folks not attacked by sea robbers. The multiple regression results for both fisher folks attacked and those not attacked by the sea robbers on the output (k.g) and socio-economic characteristics showed a positive relationship for both groups. The study recommended increase surveillance and patrol along waterways in the study area especially rural fishing settlements. This will assist to abate the surge of sea robbery which has high level of negative interference with fishing activities in the study area.
The Influence of Leadership Styles on Employee Performance: Transformational, Transactional and Ethical Leadership
Authors: Bahadur Lama Padam , Prasad Aryal Narayan , Shrestha Rohan
Published: July 2024

Employee performance in the organizational realm is indispensable for the perpetual sustainability of an entity. Performance deterioration is inclined to leadership styles embraced by leaders in the organization. The dilemma is still depicted with the absence of a conclusive statement regarding which leadership philosophies are essential for raising the performance and quality of the organization. When linking to this theoretical gap, this study investigates the impact of transformational, transactional, and ethical leadership on employee performance in the banking sector of Nepal. This research proposes and empirically examines three hypotheses, namely, a positive and significant relationship between transformational leadership and employee performance, a positive and significant relationship between transactional leadership and employee performance, and a positive and significant relationship between ethical leadership and employee performance. These hypotheses were examined in reference to the employees working in commercial and development banks in Kathmandu, Nepal. Convenience sampling-based data was collected for the study to test hypotheses. A total of 160 questionnaires were distributed to the targeted respondents, who were bank employees. 140 questionnaires were received useful for the study, representing 87.50 percent of respondents who voluntarily participated in the survey. Leadership styles and employee performance were measured using Likert scale items. Internal consistency and reliability were tested with Cronbach’s alpha. The Cronbach’s alpha for transformational leadership is 0.841, transactional leadership is 0.616, ethical leadership is 0.795, and Cronbach’s alpha for employee performance is 0.869. The study employed a descriptive and causal-relational research approach. The analysis of data was based on the use of statistical software SPSS and STATA packages. The statistical methods and tests employed in the study were descriptive statistics: frequency and percentage for demographic data, correlation and regression analysis were adopted for testing hypotheses. The analysis results depicted a positive and significant effect on transformational and transactional leadership concerning employee performance. Ethical leadership has a positive impact on employee performance but is found insignificant. Moreover, the findings of the study support research from others depicting that leadership styles affect the employee performance.
COVID-19 Lessons for the Tourism Sector: Role of Top Management Support, Communication, and Organisational Culture in Supply Chain Resilience
Authors: Shaon Shahnewaz , Rahman Md. Sadman , Neherin Urmi Zannatun , Mia Md Sejon , Hossen Md. Alomgir
Published: July 2024

Tourism is a worldwide industry that is associated with global risks. Tourists from various countries are susceptible to diseases that are transmitted as a result of ecological, genetic, and human-related causes. Presently, the escalating spread of viruses, epidemics, and pandemics exemplify the adverse repercussions of globalisation, resulting in fatalities and substantial economic downturns due to their detrimental effects on the tourism sector. During the COVID-19 pandemic, unique and long-lasting risks made many tourism-related companies very difficult to run; they even risked survival. Because of this, we need a better understanding of the factors that affect or improve supply chain resilience. Addressing the public health sector of tourists is a pressing concern in such a scenario. This study seeks to examine the management of tourism, specifically focusing on the role of top management support, communication, and organisational culture in supply chain resilience. A particular focus is made on the impact of top management support, communication, and organisational culture on supply chain resilience, as well as the impact of supply chain resilience on supply chain performance. A total of 128 pieces of information were collected from various tourism sector organisations to analyse the potential relationship between the variables. Among respondents, there were 35 females and 93 males. SPSS 23 and SmartPLS, both based on structural equation modelling, are used to perform tests on the obtained data. The investigation findings indicate that the support of top management, communication, and organisational culture substantially improves supply chain resilience in the tourism sector. Furthermore, research has demonstrated that a higher level of supply chain resilience positively impacts the overall performance of firms engaged in providing tourism services. Enhancing the efficiency of the supply chain can decrease the health hazards faced by tourists, leading to an overall improvement in public health within the tourism and leisure business.
Do Retailers Compete Against Informal Firms? A Comparison of the Periods of the Global Crisis and Post-Crisis
Authors: N. Balas Ayse , D. Kaya Halil
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the transformation of competitive dynamics between formal sector retailers and their informal sector counterparts in Eastern European and Central Asian countries after the 2008-2009 global financial crisis. The absence of extensive government bailouts in these regions intensified the economic repercussions of the crisis. This study used data from the BEEPS II and BEEPS IV (i.e. Business Environment and Enterprise Performance Survey) surveys conducted by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the World Bank with a focus on informal competition in Eastern Europe and Central Asia based on data from owners or top-managers of companies working in this region. To investigate the impact of the global crisis on informal competition for retailers, survey results in 2008 (“crisis period”) were compared with the data in 2013 (“post-crisis period”). Non-parametric tests, specifically the Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon tests, were used to compare the 2008 and 2013 results. Binary logistic regressions were used to identify factors influencing the perception of competition from the informal sector (Pearson correlation coefficients and assessed Variance Inflation Factors to detect multicollinearity issues). Findings reveal a significant shift post-crisis shift with a reduced proportion of formal sector retailers competing with informal firms. Notably, this effect is statistically insignificant for retailers with sole proprietorships and partnerships and those with internationally recognized quality certifications. Moreover, research highlights a diminished perception of informal competitors as substantial hindrances to retailers’ business operations post-crisis. However, this observation is not statistically significant for retail businesses structured as partnerships. Logistic regression indicates that smaller firms, firms led by a more experienced top manager, and firms with a female top manager are more prone to perceive competition from the informal sector. Furthermore, this study delves into the factors shaping retailers’ perceptions across post-Soviet and other transition countries, revealing differences in the impact of firm size and female ownership. This nuanced investigation contributes depth to the current literature concerning the interconnections between formal and informal retail sectors. It offers a comparative analysis focusing on post-Soviet states and other transitioning nations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
An Investigation of the Effect of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on Startups Success through the Mediating Effect of Self Efficacy, Entrepreneurial Attitude and Entrepreneurial Intention
Authors: Amer Yassin Soha , Hassan El Gazzar Sara , A. Ragheb Mohamad , A. Hemida Fahd
Published: July 2024

Developing an effective entrepreneurial ecosystem is viewed as a regional economic development approach that focuses on developing supportive circumstances that encourage the startup’s success. This study aims to investigate the impact of the entrepreneurial ecosystem on startups’ success and the variables that could play a mediating role in the relationship between entrepreneurial ecosystem and startups’ success. The research is based on face-to-face and online semi-structured interviews (the interview guide consisted of 9 open-ended questions) from second quarter of 2023 until the end of the third quarter of 2023 (the data collection phase was closed after meeting the criteria of data saturation). The participants were selected via purposeful sampling technique (20 owners or managers of startup companies including IT, customer service, food, transportation, etc. in Egypt). Thematic and content analysis is done by using NVivo software. From the analysis of the interviews, four themes are developed, and each theme consists of several codes. The first theme is the entrepreneurial ecosystem, with codes: competence development, education and training, enterprising culture and leadership, financial support, government policies and regulations, market openness, and intermediary services. The second theme is entrepreneurial characteristics, with codes: self-efficacy, entrepreneurial attitude, entrepreneurial intention, and entrepreneurial innovation. The third theme is entrepreneurial challenges, with codes: fierce competition, failure to plan and unrealistic expectations, knowledge and skills gaps, and ineffective marketing. The fourth theme is startup success, with codes: productivity, financial performance, and competitive advantage. This study found, that some elements are unimportant for startup’s ecosystem: government programs and support, commercial and professional infrastructure for entrepreneurs, and access to physical infrastructure for entrepreneurship. At the same time, the study confirmed that education and training, enterprising culture and leadership, financial support, government policies and regulations, and market openness are unimportant for startup’s ecosystem. Moreover, it is found that such elements as competence development and intermediate services should be additionally included in the ecosystem. From this study, the model that investigates the relationship between the entrepreneurial ecosystem and startup success was developed. Finally, some recommendations provided to decision-makers and current and future research.
The Assessment of Risk Management in Human Resources Practices in the Public Sector
Authors: Filemon Tangeni , Lubbe Sam , Mynhardt Henry
Published: July 2024

HR-related risks can disrupt operations and cause significant problems for organizations. Effective HR risk management is essential for mitigating these risks. A strong HR risk management plan ensures adherence to labour laws, prevents costly legal issues, and safeguards public trust. Public sector organisations can proactively address potential HR risks and attract and retain top talent, improve employee morale, and achieve their goals more effectively. The primary purpose of this research was to critically investigate and analyze current HR risk management practices—justification of the choice of the research object. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 30 Erongo Regional Council staff members to explore HR risk management practices in a public sector organization. Justification of the choice of the research and research period: Informational and statistical basis of research. A descriptive research design was used to collect and analyze data. Descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis were employed. A questionnaire survey was used to collect data from 30 Erongo Regional Council staff members. The main results of the research. The study found that the respondents understand HR risk management practices and the organization manages HR risks. A positive correlation was found between HR risk management and organizational performance. However, the study also revealed challenges in HR risk management implementation. Questionnaires are cost-effective and can reach many respondents within a short time frame. It allows you to gather data from a more comprehensive range of public sector organizations and get a broader perspective. This study recommends increased employee awareness of how HR risks can disrupt operations. By fostering awareness, organizations can minimize the likelihood of overlooking potential risks. These programs can equip them with the knowledge and skills to implement effective risk management strategies.
ON THE ISSUE OF NETWORK SECURITY
Authors: Labinsky Alexander
Published: July 2024

The following are considered:
 principles and means of ensuring the security of a corporate network, as well as features of virtual private networks that provide reliable protection and secure data transmission;
 principles and measures to ensure the security of the corporate network, as well as the types
of information protection provided by these security measures;
 virtual private networks (VPNs) that provide a secure encrypted user connection to the network. Using a VPN provides reliable data protection, masking the user's geolocation, access to regional content and secure data transfer;
 systems for detecting and preventing network hacking threats, among which the main focus is on the Kali Linux software package, as well as features of the Windows subsystem for Linux and Windows network monitoring tools;
 Windows network monitoring tools, including utilities that work in console command-line mode and allow you to check the availability of remote personal computers and diagnose the connection.
The Kali Linux software package is a distribution package for the Linux operating system that has more than 600 preinstalled network penetration testing programs. Among the features of the package, the article discusses the search and exploitation of network vulnerabilities, checking the correct configuration of the SSL certificate and open ports, tracing the data transfer route, checking the availability of servers and searching for network problems.
A dialogue on history and gentrification
Authors: Verlaan Tim , Osman Suleiman
Published: July 2024

For the second edition, AMJournal introduces the section of the ‘guest editor interview’ in the form of a dialogue between the editor and (another) renowned scholar in the field. For this edition, Tim Verlaan invited acclaimed scholar Suleiman Osman to discuss how and why history matters when investigating gentrification processes.
The 'Discovery' of Gentrification
Authors: Serné Simon , van Donselaar Sam
Published: July 2024

This paper examines the rise of gentrification in 1970s Amsterdam, based on coverage of the Jordaan neighborhood in Het Parool and a limited number of other Dutch newspapers. Although the term was not yet common at the time, newspaper articles from the 1970s already show a critical attitude toward social change in a working-class neighborhood. Far before policymakers were talking about it, journalists identified the negative effects of gentrification, such as rising rents and a loss of neighborhood identity. The resistance and criticisms of Het Parool and original residents bear striking similarities to contemporary criticisms on gentrification, as visible in the mocking and stereotyping of gentrifiers. Interestingly, developments in American cities were used as a frame of reference for Dutch newspapers in this regard. This exploration of the initial phase of gentrification in Amsterdam shows that both residents and journalists have always viewed the process of gentrification with suspicion.
The Effect of Intellectual Capital on the Asymmetric Behaviour of Costs A Case Study of Industrial Companies in Egypt
Authors: Othman Hanadi Nabil , Hatem Iyad Malik
Published: July 2024

The objective of this research is to ascertain the naturae of the behaviour exhibited by marketing, administrative and general costs in industrial companies listed on the Egyptian financial market. Furthermore, the effect of intellectual capital comprising human capital, structural capital, employed capital on the asymmetric behaviour of costs Marketing, Administrative, and General will be tasted. The research sample consisted of 23 industrial companies for the period 2018-2022, Secondary quantitative data was collected from the financial statements and annual reports published on the websites of the studied companies, this data was then analysed using Eviews 10 and SPSS.V.25. The research demonstrated that selling, administrative, and general costs exhibit an asymmetric sticky behavior. Furthermore, the inverse effect of human capital, structural capital and employed capital on the asymmetric behaviour of costs (SA&G) was identified, indicating Egyptian companies management does not have a relatively long-term performance horizon with regard to the development of intangible assets Consequently, these companies tend to view selling, administrative and general costs as an expense leading to a reduction or elimination of these expenses when sales volume decreases resulting in lower commitment.
The Transformation of Media Vis-À-Vis the Transformation of Society in Kosovo During the Period Of 1990-2020
Authors: Rrahmani Florent
Published: July 2024

The aim of this paper is to study the transformation of media vis-a-vis the transformation of society in Kosovo during the period of 1990-2020, as a common and completely inevitable journey either from one side or the other. Seeing communication as one of the key segments, we see how this transformation both mediatic and social has developed within the last three decades, which have an extraordinary interconnectivity and history. The methodology of this paper will be the qualitative methodology, where we will do theoretical research on the progress of this transformation, both mediatic and social. This paper is based on literature research by local and international authors and experts, the collection and analysis of data related to mediatic and social transformation. Using the case of Kosovo as a study, and also the different periods within three decades of the great transformation that has taken place in this society, we see how the mediatic transformation is also developed from lack to excess of information and also to technological development. This study contributes to the literature on “mediatic transformation vis-a-vis social transformation in Kosovo during the period of 1990-2020”, demonstrating significant effects for an equally important period of time.
Forecast of Stabilized Channel Transformations in Prismatic River Channels
Authors: Baljyan Pargev , Sarukhanyan Arestak , Karapetyan Hrachya , Kelejyan Hovhannes
Published: July 2024

The perfection of nature in its simplicity and harmony. It is revealed in the process of her cognition. A striking example of harmony is the relationship between a river flow and its bed. In one area the stream begins to wash away the river bed, in another the washed away soil is deposited. In both cases, over time, the processes practically die out and a long-term equilibrium is restored. The work considers the problem of predicting river bed transformations at the stage of their stabilization. The goal is to determine the slope of the transformed bed, which has a prismatic shape. It is noted that between the transit zone and the sediment deposition zone there is a “critical section” of the river, where the turbidity of the flow reaches its maximum value and there is no erosion of the river bed or sedimentation. The parameters of this section have an important influence on the process of stabilization occurring in the river. The slope of the new bed of the channel after stabilization of the process was determined by two analytical methods. In the first case, the sediment balance equation uses a number of formulas for sediment consumption. In the second case, this slope is established by analyzing the equation describing the period of stabilization river bed transformations. The research results show that after stabilization of river bed transformations in the prismatic section of the river, a new slope is established that is quite close to the slope of the “critical section”.