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Analysing External Debt Impact on Human Capital Development in Nigeria
Authors: Amaechi Mbanefo Patrick
Published: September 2023

Underdeveloped economies like Nigeria have always battled with human capital and economic development challenges orchestrated by poor and insufficient capital to embark on investment purposes. We know that economists have always supported that investment for production trigger economic activities leading to massive developments. This desire for economic developments have over the years triggered persistent scramble for foreign or international capital by underdeveloped economies and this has remained very contemporary. It therefore becomes imperative to analyse the impact that international capital has on human capital development of underdeveloped economies like Nigeria, with emphasis on External debt which is noted to be the commonest form and most favoured form of international capital for underdeveloped economies. Various studies that attempted to analyse the nexus came up with conflicting and or mixed findings. This study aims at disaggregating the impact of external debt on human capital development. The researcher has proxied ED with External debt stock (EDSK), External debt servicing (EDS), Exchange rate (EXR), Interest rate (ITR) and Inflation rate (IFR). The main objective of this study is to analyse the effect ED on human capital development (HCD) in Nigeria. The specific objectives are to explore, determine, assess, examine and ascertain the effect of EDSK, EDS, EXR, ITR and IFR on HCD. The study adopted ex-post facto research design and sourced data from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin and Annual Reports and the World Bank Development Indicators were analyzed using Descriptive Statistics, Augmented Dicker Fuller tests for unit roots and Autoregressive Distributive Lag (ARDL) for the hypothesis. The study found no long run effect of ED on HCD in Nigeria but the existence of a positive and significant short run effect on HCD in Nigeria. It is recommended that External debt should be contracted solely for short term in
Monetary Policy Transmission Channels on the Performance of Nigerian Stock Market
Authors: LENYIE Leesi
Published: September 2023

This study examined the effect of monetary policy transmission channels on the performance of Nigeria stock market. The objective is to study the extent to which monetary policy transmission channels effect performance of Nigeria stock market. Time series data were sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin. Stock market performance measured by liquidity of the market was modeled as the function of interest rate channel, exchange rate channel, assets pricing channel and exchange rate channel. The study adopted ordinary least square as data analysis methods. The study found that 57.7% and 41.5% variation or changes in liquidity of Nigeria stock market can be traced to monetary policy transmission channels as modeled in the regression model while the remaining 42.3% and 58.5% can be explained by variables not captured in the regression model. The F-statistics which measures the model significant proved that the model is statistically significant and good to predict variation on the dependent variable. The Durbin Watson statistics of 1.543 is less than 2.00 but greater than 1.5. It proved that there is presence of negative serial autocorrelation among the variables. The beta coefficient shows that the variables have positive effect except credit channel. From the findings the study concludes that monetary policy transmission channels have moderate effect on performance of the stock market. The study recommends that Nigeria exchange rate per US dollar should be well structured and defined. Policies to leverage the depreciation naira exchange rate should be formulated and there is need to strengthen Nigeria bilateral, unilateral and multilateral trade and investment relationship for better naira exchange rate that will enhance Nigeria stock market performance and Nigeria asset prices such as a treasury bill rate should be properly factored into the monetary policy objective to encourage cross boarder flow of financial asset and investment
Board Diversity and Tax Saving Strategies of Financially Trouble Listed Firms in Nigeria
Authors: C. Modozie Emmanuel , Ifeoma Orjinta Hope
Published: September 2023

The study examined the relationship between board diversity and tax saving strategies of financially troubled listed firms in Nigeria. Board diversity was proxy using board gender diversity (BGD), board nationality diversity (BND) and board ethnicity diversity (BED) while tax savings was proxy as tax sheltering using effective tax rate (ETR). The ex post facto design was adopted and the data for the study was collected from the annual reports and accounts of the firms listed under industrial goods sector and oil & gas sector of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX)for the period of 2015-2022. Panel Least squares regression model was used in the data analysis and the results of the study show a significant and positive association between board gender diversity (BGD), board nationality diversity (BND), board ethnicity diversity (BED) and tax savings of listed financially troubled firms in Nigeria at 1% -5% significant level. The study therefore concludes that board diversity ensures corporate tax savings. The study recommends that firms should increase the number of female directors in the board as high proportion of female directorship presence ensures corporate tax savings so also the number of ethnic group in the board as it ensures ease resuscitation of financially troubled listed firms in Nigeria. A balanced approach towards the hiring of foreign directors was recommended for listed firms in Nigeria. With this development, corporate tax savings would constantly be maintained.
Macroeconomic Variables and Stock Market Development in Africa: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Emmanuel Adah John , Emmanuel Benson
Published: September 2023

This study examines the macroeconomic determinants of stock market development in the Nigerian economy. This was aimed at ascertaining how INF representing real interest rate, GDP representing gross domestic product per capita, and BMS representing broad money supply has stimulate the stock market development in Nigeria. Historical data was collated and estimated employing the ARDL form of Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) technique. The empirical results indicate that only inflation had a negative and significant impacts on stock market development while real output and money supply exerted positive but insignificant impacts. On the basis of the findings of this study, the following recommendations are made: The monetary authorities have to regularly review their monetary policy direction to bring inflation lower than it is; Regulatory authorities and policy makers should ensure that there is general stability in money supply and exchange rates, while trying to put the inflationary trends under control and at the same time maintain a stable interest rate regime in the economy in order to achieve improvements in stock market performance to bring about desired economic growth and national development.
SWOT Analysis of Blockchain Funding, Platform Finance, Financial Big Data and Financial Engineering Under the Background of Financial Innovation and Technology
Authors: Efuntade Alani Olusegun , Efuntade Olubunmi Omotayo
Published: September 2023

This paper highlighted the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats to blockchain technology in financial services. Blockchain is still an evolving and therefore immature technology; it is hard to predict how successful it would be outside its only proven use domain of cryptocurrencies. History teaches us that radically new technologies take many decades to realize their full potential. Thus it is perfectly possible that blockchain would prove revolutionary in the years to come despite its patchy success so far. What is certain is that businesses should be looking at this technology and understanding it because its underlying ideas are powerful and likely to be influential. Policymakers might support the creation of teaching materials on blockchain technology. Users might be able to avoid frequent blockchain frauds, and businesses might find additional capacity to deploy the technology. Policymakers may use blockchain technology to accomplish their own unique goals. This could help organisations in public, and private sectors decide whether the technology can help solve particular issues. Organisations attempting to integrate blockchain technology with their current systems may find this to be more accessible as a result. Based on blockchain technology, policy- makers could explain current laws and regulations or create new ones. This paper presents a comprehensive overview on blockchain technology in the area of Blockchain funding, Platform finance, financial big data, financial engineering financial technology, Financial innovation, Digital economy. blockchain; FinTech; payment services; deposits and lending; financial services; Bitcoin; SWOT Analysis, Ethereum; Hyperledger, smart contract; digital wallet, Quorum, RippleNet and Stellar Network, Algorand Blockchain and Pundi-X. Blockchain technology is a mode of decentralization, which is the next key disrupting technology and worldwide computing paradigm following the mainframe, perso
Delivery Techniques of Metarhizium for Biocontrol of Rhinoceros Beetles in Oil Palm Plantations
Authors: Moslim Ramle , Kamarudin Norman , Hamid Noor Hisham , Zainal Abidin Cik Mohd Rizuan
Published: September 2023

The effectiveness of application of various forms of spore-bearing materials of the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae variety major in the field using different delivery techniques to control the rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros was reviewed. Growing substrates and preparing fresh spores solution and subsequently applying onto the breeding sites were simple and practical, but was restricted for small areas. These two forms of inoculums have short life span and it is therefore costly to be stored for a longer period. Mass release of adult-carrying-spores either manually or using a specially designed auto dissemination trap was capable for distributing the spores into the beetle breeding habitats. However, the level of viable spores seemed to be low and were not sufficient to create a significant infection to reduce the beetle population. Application of spore solution prepared from a powder formulation of M. anisopliae by normal or high volume spraying techniques was effective. Application of spore solution using a mist blower or a power sprayer killed 100 per cent larvae as early as 4 months after treatment (MAT). In areas where the beetle breeding habitats had been fully covered with leguminous cover crops, blanket spraying of spore solution reduced the overall beetle population by up to 80 per cent after 8 MAT. A new approach of applying Metarhizium was through the setting up of an Artificial Breeding Site (ABS) technique. This technique was able to cause 43 per cent infection, better than the blanket spraying which only caused 33 per cent infection. In the ABS, beetles attracted by pheromone would fall into the decomposed trunk-chipped that was frequently treated with Metarhizium. Those infected adults which escaped, carried over the spores and distributed them to the other healthy adults. Keywords: Metarhizium anisopliae, Oryctes rhinoceros, rhinoceros beetle, delivery techniques.
Semifloat System for Cost Effective Production of Oil Palm Seedlings in the Pre-Nursery
Authors: Wong S L , Tsan F Y , Lee B K
Published: September 2023

The popular two-stage system of raising oil palm seedlings has remained virtually unchanged for the past 50 years. The semifloat system was recently developed to overcome the limitations and disadvantages of the traditional polybag system in the pre-nursery stage. Relative to the polybag system the semifloat system was found to result in seedlings that have better growth parameters and that are more economical in terms of use of resources such as nursery space, water, growing media, pesticides, fertiliser, labour and movement of planting materials. Keywords: Oil palm seedlings, pre-nursery, polybag system, semifloat system.
Effect of Reactive Phosphate Rock and Its NKMg Fertilisers under Two Placement Methods on Oil Palm Yield
Authors: Lee Chin Tui , Arifin Izwanizam , Tan Choon Check , Hamzah Suhaidi , Abdul Rahman Zaharah , M Hanafi Mohamed
Published: September 2023

Studies on the efficiency of phosphate (P) through exploitation of integrated approach on P sources, organic matter and placement methods for mature oil palm in Malaysia are rather limited. A field trial was conducted to evaluate the reactivity of P, its NKMg fertiliser under two placement methods i.e frond heap (FH) or broadcasted at the edge of weeded circle (EWC) on oil palm yield on inland sedentary Rengam series soils (Typic Paleudult). The trial was laid out on an 1992 DxP Felda oil palm planting located at Muadzam Shah, east of Pahang state with high yield potential at 30 tonnes per hectare per year. Two types of reactive phosphate fertilisers namely Senegal Phosphate Rock (low reactive) and Tunisia Phosphate Rock (high reactive) were evaluated in this trial, including a control treatment without phosphate fertiliser. The phosphate rocks (PR) fertilisers were tested at two rates i.e 0.50 kg P2O5 per palm per year and 1.0 kg P2O5 per palm per year. The mineral fertilisers (P or NKMg) were applied at frond heap (FH) or brodcasted at the edge of the weeded circle. Results over six years showed that palm without phosphate and grown under good rainfall distribution, maintained high yield at 28.6 tonnes per hectare per year. In contrast, there was a decrease in foliar, rachis and depleted soil P fertility over time in the plot without PR resulting in reduced overall FFB yield on an average by almost 1.5 tonnes per hectare or 5.3 per cent as compared to those plots with PR at 30.1 tonnes per hectare per year. Therefore, it is vital to continue applying PR to sustain high yields. The trial also showed that applying reactive PR at low rate (0.5 kg P2O5 / palm /year) and integrating with other mineral nutrients NKMg at the frond heap enabled to obtain high yields. Overall, performance of high reactive PR is more superior than the low reactive PR. Keywords: Phosphate, placement, oil palm
The Combination Effect of MSMA and Diuron in Controlling Glyphosate Resistant Eleusine indica in Oil Palm Plantation
Authors: Rusli Mohd Hefni , Abu Seman Idris , Kamarudin Norman , Sim Khay Chuan
Published: September 2023

Goosegrass (Eleusine indica) is one of the weeds that has problem associated with herbicide resistance. E. indica is normally controlled by herbicides such as glyphosate. The intensive use of herbicides has resulted in the weed developing herbicide resistance. The ability of the weed to develop resistance to various registered chemical herbicides has caused major problems to farmers in various cropping areas because of availability of fewer choices of herbicides in the market. A range of herbicides was evaluated for the control of E. indica in nursery and field trials. This study indicates that the combination of alternative herbicides mixture (MSMA 39.5%wlw + Diuron 7.8%wlw) + Paraquat dichloride 13%wlw (3.5 L/ha + 3 L/ha) and Glufosinate ammonium 13.5%wlw can effectively control the E. indica at four weeks after treatment with 100 per cent E. indica killed. Field trial results also revealed that combination treatments of herbicide mixture (MSMA 39.5%wlw + Diuron 7.8%wlw)(5L/ha), (MSMA 39.5%wlw + Diuron 7.8% wlw) + Paraquat dichloride 13%wlw (3.5 L/ha + 3 L/ha) and (MSMA 39.5%wlw + Diuron 7.8%wlw) + Glufosinate ammonium 13.5%wlw (3 L/ha + 1.5 L/ha) can effectively control E. indica five weeks after application compared to Glufosinate ammonium, Paraquat dichloride and Glyphosate isopropylammonium. Keywords: Eleusine indica, glyphosate, MSMA, Diuron
The Control of Swamp Giant Rat [Sundamys muelleri (Jentik), Muridae, Rodentia] Infestation by Shooting
Authors: Chung Gait Fee
Published: September 2023

Severe rat damage was seen on fruit bunches and post anthesis male inflorescence (PAMI) in mature plantings (4 - 9 years old) in an oil palm plantation. Fresh damage on unripe and ripe fruit bunches was seen during field inspection. In three blocks, the percentage of palm with fresh damage was high (28%; 56%; 43%). High fresh damage indicates heavy rat infestation. From the rats killed by estate shooting operations, and rats observed in live trapping and hunting (opening up frond piles to kill rats), Sundamys muelleri is the main rat species in mature oil palm areas causing severe damage to fruit bunches and post anthesis male inflorescence. Bright yellow-orange mesocarp fibres were found in the stomach content of S. muelleri killed during "hunting". Several commercial wax bound rat baits were poorly accepted by S. muelleri in this plantation. The captive breeding of barn owls in aviaries for release and the placement of nest boxes to augment population of barn owl, are on going projects. In the desperate effort to prevent rat damage and further reduce rat number, the local practice of shooting rats at night using air gun is undertaken by the plantation. "Shooting" to kill rats is a stop-gap measure to control the rat population level. It must be better organised and evaluated to determine the optimum rounds required per shooting campaign. Most important is to study effectiveness of the campaign in reduction of damage and the effect on rat population. Investigation of rat problems must involve the study of the rat species and its number (rat population). Keywords: Sundamys muelleri, oil palm, bait shyness, barn owl, shooting
OIL PALM DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
Authors: CLAUDE BAKOUME , CLAUDE JANNOT , OUMAR NDIAYE , MAXWELL NKACHUKWU OKOYE , KONAN EUGENE , EMMANUEL JEAN JONATHAN NGOM , DANSO ISAAC , DANSO FREDERICK
Published: September 2023

It was reported in 2013 that all African countries were net importers of vegetable oils. Imports of palm oil and soybean oil alone represented 123 per cent of the continent’s total production of oils and fats and were forecasted to grow. Since the last decade, countries from the African oil palm belt have been firmly determined to raise Africa’s production of palm oil not only to ensure a sufficiency of oils and fats for its populations, but also to regain its share in the world market for vegetable oils. Data on the areas planted with oil palm show an average increase of 26 per cent in 2016 compared to 2013 resulting from an increase of 39 per cent in the areas of smallholdings and 8 per cent in those of industrial plantations. The minimum fresh fruit bunch (FFB) processing capacity has risen to 6 368 880 tonnes per year, not including that of the widespread local low-performing palm oil mills. The most threatening of the new challenges facing oil palm development is the unfair anti-palm oil label "No Palm Oil" on products imported from Europe whose lifestyle and civilisation are models and targets for populations of underdeveloped and developing African countries. Prospects - for rural development and poverty alleviation, for birth of entrepreneurial plantations, for increase in consumption of palm oil in the European Union, for distinguishing environment and social considerations from anti-palm oil propaganda, for control and prevention of civil unrest, to name a few - are assets with great promise for oil palm development in Africa. Keywords: Industrial plantations, smallholdings, planted areas, FFB processing capacity, anti-palm oil label, entrepreneurial plantations, Africa.
Al alcance del reconocimiento de los animales como sujetos de derechos. A partir de la jurisprudencia constitucional ecuatoriana no. 253-20-JH/22
Authors: Coral Alava Maria Daniela , Martínez Moscoso Andrés
Published: September 2023

Resumen:

Este comentario se analiza la jurisprudencia constitucional ecuatoriana, que reconoce a los animales silvestres como sujetos de derechos. Se discutió el alcance del reconocimiento al estudiar las dos teorías que justifican la protección animal, y los criterios esbozados por la Corte respecto a derecho animal. De esta forma, los resultados sugieren que la teoría animalista es la idónea para crear un régimen jurídico de protección animal, ya que individualiza y otorga valor intrínseco a los animales, a diferencia de la teoría ecologista adoptada por la Corte. Además, el cambio de estatus a favor de los animales silvestres excluyó a la fauna urbana, por lo que la decisión limitó su ámbito de protección.

Abstract:

This commentary is an analysis of the Ecuadorian constitutional jurisprudence on the recognition of wild animals as subjects of rights. The scope of the recognition was discussed by studying the two theories that justify the protection of animals and the criteria established by the Court regarding animal law. In this way, the results suggest that the animalist theory is the ideal one to create a legal regime for animal protection, since it individualizes animals and gives them intrinsic value, unlike the environmentalist theory adopted by the Court. In addition, the change in status in favor of wild animals excluded urban fauna, so the decision limited the scope of their protection.
CONSCIENTIZAÇÃO E LIBERTAÇÃO COMO PRÁTICAS DE HUMANIZAÇÃO EM TEMPOS DE NEOCONSERVADORISMO
Authors: Chereta Valter Marciano dos Santos , Martins Boeira Ismael , Oliveira Ananda Nasai Machado de , Zucchetti Dinora Tereza
Published: September 2023

O presente estudo apresenta uma reflexão crítica sobre a herança dos retrocessos na educação brasileira ocorrida nos últimos anos e que ainda resiste sob a forma de um contexto neoconservador que se instaurou no país. Busca dialogar com a dimensão do trabalho educativo, mediante a relação dialética (contradição) entre opressores e oprimidos, tendo na práxis uma ação que vise a superação dessas contradições. O estudo utilizou-se de uma abordagem com natureza bibliográfica exploratória, tendo como embasamentos metodológicos Gil (2002) e Evangelista (2012), e por base teórica Freire, (1991;1996;2005), Frigotto (2016) e Mészáros (2008). A partir da constatação da herança de retrocessos na educação e diante de argumentos de negativas da importância das políticas públicas afirmativas, torna-se necessário atuar com os conceitos de libertação e conscientização na perspectiva da educação popular. A articulação teórico-prática percebida pela consolidação de movimentos sociais na luta por direitos sonegados, bem como o necessário posicionamento da escola por uma educação que vise a autonomia, são pontos que emergem do estudo. Contudo, a herança imaterial deixada pelo bolsonarismo, ainda se expressa na atualidade, o que demandará uma práxis junto a alunos, professores e comunidade escolar da atual geração no combate ao que estamos vivenciando hoje diante de práticas de manipulação que promovem a intolerância e o ódio.
Realimentación eficaz en búsqueda de la excelencia, Modelo Hope, herramienta para mejora del proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje en una Escuela de Fisioterapia
Authors: García Elías Zully , Sandoval Morán Ana , Polanco y Polanco Audencio
Published: September 2023

La práctica efectiva de la realimentación en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, proporciona al docente las herramientas para apoyar al estudiante en el progreso de su formación; así como adaptar estrategias acordes a la necesidad individual para el alcance de la excelencia. Con ello, el estudiante desarrolla, de forma propia, autorregulación del aprendizaje y vinculación de pertinencia en aplicación de conocimientos.  La presente investigación da a conocer la manera en que la planta docente de la Escuela de Fisioterapia de una Universidad Privada desarrolla la práctica de realimentación y, al presentar el Modelo Hope, se percibe un cambio para la mejora del desarrollo de la realimentación y del proceso educativo; el cual, como práctica de realimentación eficaz, busca la excelencia de los estudiantes.  Se trabajó con una muestra de 44 profesionales que conforman la planta docente y los hallazgos obtenidos permiten indagar sobre la pertinencia de dar a conocer, aplicar y sistematizar el Modelo Hope, creado por la doctora Nidia Giorgis, en la Escuela de Fisioterapia a fin de desarrollar una cultura de realimentación en búsqueda de la excelencia y afianzar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, con la oportunidad de formar en el estudiante la autogestión y autorregulación de su propio aprendizaje, la destreza de aprender de la información de retorno y con ello, apoyar la excelencia en la Escuela de Fisioterapia.
AGRAVOS DO NEGACIONISMO NA EDUCAÇÃO ESCOLAR
Authors: Patrícia Ribeiro Feitosa Lima  , Nilson Vieira Pinto  , Raul Aragão Martins  , Rogério Parentoni Martins
Published: September 2023

No presente ensaio, discute-se o impacto do negacionismo na Educação escolar. Essa ideologia é baseada em falsos argumentos, cujos protagonistas negam evidências cientificamente comprovadas, como forma de fortalecer seus anseios pelo poder. A narrativa negacionista atinge pessoas que aceitam acriticamente e replicam esses argumentos como se fossem verdades absolutas. Um dos resultados da disseminação e aceitação dessa ideologia é o estímulo a ações extremistas, como vimos acontecer recentemente no Brasil. A negação fomenta intencionalmente os analfabetismos histórico, social e científico. As pessoas "contaminadas" por essa ideologia extremista ignoram os argumentos lógicos e permanecem alheias ao avanço da Ciência. Acreditam em disparates, como o chamado “terraplanismo”; são disseminadores de informações falsas; promovem “cruzadas” antivacinação; defendem o uso de medicamentos ineficazes; e fomentam o descrédito da democracia. As ideias de Paulo Freire, que estimulam o cultivo do pensamento crítico e emancipatório, é o aporte teóricometodológico que norteia este ensaio, contextualizado na prática docente dos autores, que consideram a Educação como uma prática de liberdade.
A ESCRITA DA HISTÓRIA E A PRODUÇÃO DE MEMÓRIAS NA FORMAÇÃO DOS RESTOS DA DITADURA E DO AUTORITARISMO CONTEMPORÂNEO BRASILEIRO
Authors: Israel de Sá
Published: September 2023

Neste artigo, no intuito de nos inscrevermos em uma reflexão mais abrangente acerca dos negacionismos contemporâneos, com foco no “negacionismo histórico”, que se sustenta por processos de falseamento e homogeneização da história e das memórias, buscamos seguir o seguinte roteiro de reflexão analítica: i) tratar da escrita da história, abordando a produção de memórias, as políticas de esquecimento e o falseamento discursivo da história; ii) traçar um panorama acerca da escrita da história e da produção de memórias da ditadura civil-militar brasileira, observando, de um lado, a produção discursiva nos campos escolar, jornalístico e “de história”, como formas de manifestação e promoção da memória oficial do regime, e, de outro, a construção das políticas institucionais de memória, com foco nas comissões de verdade, como mecanismos de instituição de regimes de dizibilidade sustentados por memórias-outras; iii) como eixo analítico-conclusivo, traçar uma reflexão que vai da negação da história à formação do autoritarismo contemporâneo, tomando como exemplo a violência contra os povos originários. Inscrevemo-nos, para dar cabo a esta discussão, na perspectiva arqueogenealógica dos Estudos Discursivos Foucaultianos, a partir da mobilização de um arcabouço teórico-metodológico que permite a análise dos processos de formação dos enunciados e dos discursos e, fundamentalmente, uma crítica reflexiva do presente.
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY, CIÊNCIA E PSEUDOCIÊNCIA (1887); TRADUÇÃO DE ANDRÉ FERREIRA PORFÍRIO
Authors: André Ferreira Porfírio
Published: September 2023

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Enhancing Fairness in Performance Appraisals: A Conceptual Framework Through a Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Tarigan Agustinus , Gustomo Aurik , Ros Bangun Yuni
Published: September 2023

This study aims to comprehensively explore the multifaceted landscape of performance appraisals and, consequently, construct a coherent conceptual framework that augments the fairness and effectiveness of performance evaluation processes. The research design employs a meticulous, systematic literature review, drawing from 42 carefully selected articles from Scopus. This methodology facilitates in-depth analysis of diverse variables and dimensions associated with performance appraisals, particularly concerning the design of appraisal systems, the psychological elements at play, and the often-overlooked political influences. Within this intricate interplay, the study endeavors to unearth insights into the intricate mechanisms that govern the goal-setting process and the subsequent execution of performance appraisals within the dynamic public sector. Through an analytical lens, this study's findings enrich the development of a conceptual framework that transcends theoretical boundaries, finding practical resonance within the realm of performance appraisals. This framework, fortified by a holistic understanding of key dimensions and influential factors contributing to subjective bias, is a powerful instrument for unraveling and addressing fairness concerns inherent in performance appraisal practices. Ultimately, the framework presents a systematic trajectory for heightening the efficacy of performance appraisal design and execution, all underpinned by the overarching objectives of nurturing an environment of acceptable fairness.
BLOCKCHAIN E SISTEMA ERP O Blockchain pode ter uma função equivalente a um sistema ERP?
Authors: Gustavo Lopes da Silva Carlos , Rodrigues da Silva Daniel , Martins Geisse
Published: September 2023

É muito importante que uma empresa tenha um sistema de registro de informações para realização dos registros das mais variadas transações que ocorrem, neste sentido muitas empresas de médio e grande porte normalmente adotam e utilizam um ERP, pois assim a empresa tem um sistema integrado aos seus diversos departamentos onde é possível se ter um banco de dados e isto possibilita a geração de relatórios, controles, gerenciamento e tomada de decisões. Pesquisas e estudos voltados ao entendimento, adoção e utilização da blockchain para registro, integração, sincronização de dados e informações diversas é de vital importância. Neste sentido, este trabalho teve como objetivo pesquisar e entender os mecanismos, funcionamento e objetivos do ERP e da blockchain, como sistemas de registro diversos, banco de dados, extração de relatórios de forma segura e eficaz. Os trabalhos encontrados foram essenciais para o embasamento do autor e foi muito satisfatório, pois além de entender sobre o potencial que são as ferramentas ERP e a blockchain para a sincronização e integração dos registros e controle de dados, de informações, para a organização, gerenciamento entre outros, foi também possível entender na perspectiva do Governo enquanto interessado nas informações das empresas para efeito de tributação, arrecadação e até mesmo no papel de auditor das informações. Um ponto importante da pesquisa refere-se ao fato de que os registros são armazenados de forma criptografada e descentralizada, com segurança e confiabilidade. Como este trabalho refere-se a uma pesquisa bibliográfica e apresentou uma série significativa de variáveis e possibilidades, sendo assim, sugere-se pesquisas voltadas para as questões relacionadas à tecnologia blockchain nos campos da contabilidade, dos registros de informações, da integração de sistemas importantes como o sistema do governo de autorização de emissão de notas fiscais.
BLOCKCHAIN: O DESAFIO DA IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE UMA TECNOLOGIA DISRUPTIVA PARA OS NEGÓCIOS
Authors: Gustavo Lopes da Silva Carlos , Correia dos Santos Claudinéia , Martins Geisse
Published: September 2023

Desde seus primórdios da civilização humana se observa uma predisposição a estabelecer relações comerciais na base de troca como se via com a escambo. À medida que a civilização se desenvolveu novas maneiras de realizar negócios foram surgindo e assim chegamos a mais recente o Blockchain. Desta forma o presente estudo tem como principal foco abordar quais são os principais desafios e impactos da implementação desta tecnologia Blockchain. Visando inovação, oportunidades, redução dos custos com a operação e principalmente trazer uma solução para melhoria da relação de negócio entre empresas dos setores que atuam tanto no setor privado como no setor público. Abordar e debater sobre as possibilidades de aplicação do Blockchain nas empresas, justifica-se porque as formas de negócios evoluíram e modificaram e precisam esta alinhadas com as novas tecnologias da informação que hoje já quebraram todas a distâncias e aproximam continente, sendo assim, torna-se necessária a busca por modelos alternativos de gestão dos negócios que integrem e sejam confiáveis.
EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONALIZANTE E O IMPACTO DO PREPARO PROFISSIONAL NA TRANSFORMAÇÃO DO DESENVOLVIMENTO ECONÔMICO REGIONAL
Authors: Silva Ferreira Hugo , Fabrício Xavier Pereira Hudson
Published: September 2023

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o papel da educação profissionalizante na promoção do desenvolvimento econômico regional. Investigamos como o preparo profissional de indivíduos em determinadas regiões pode influenciar positivamente a transformação econômica, impulsionando o crescimento, a criação de empregos e a inovação. Utilizando uma abordagem empírica, exploramos dados socioeconômicos, indicadores de educação e estatísticas de emprego para identificar as correlações entre a educação profissionalizante e o desenvolvimento regional. Nossos resultados fornecem insights sobre a importância de investimentos estratégicos na formação de profissionais qualificados e destacam a relevância da educação profissionalizante como um meio eficaz de impulsionar o crescimento econômico em âmbito regional. Essas descobertas podem informar políticas públicas e estratégias de desenvolvimento voltadas para a melhoria do preparo profissional e o fortalecimento das economias regionais.
INTERNACIONALIZAÇÃO DAS EMPRESAS Desafios e Oportunidades em um Mundo Globalizado
Authors: Gustavo Lopes da Silva Carlos , Martins Geisse , de Andrade e Silva Marcelo
Published: September 2023

Este Artigo tem por pretensão discutir aspectos que colaboram nas decisões das empresas a buscarem a internacionalização, nesse cenário global, bem como apresentar os desafios e as oportunidades encontradas durante o processo de planejamento para entrada nos novos mercados, suas estratégias e, como o perfil do profissional é fundamental para a gestão e operacionalização desses problemas e dificuldades a serem enfrentados. Abordaremos aqui algumas teorias que versam sobre esse processo de internacionalização e que apresentam aspectos importantes que as empresas devem levar em consideração quando buscam esses novos mercados bem como suas relevâncias no momento da preparação do planejamento estratégico e operacional como geografia, cultura, idioma, política, economia, concorrência, definição de produtos e / ou serviços, por elucidarem o mercado em que buscam fazer novos negócios, perfil do consumidor e adequação dos serviços e produtos bem como perfil do profissional e, por refletirem quanto ao modelo de internacionalização como fusão, join-venture, aquisição, abertura de novas unidades e / ou subsidiárias no novo mercado.
QUAIS OS DESAFIOS QUE OS PROFISSIONAIS ENCONTRAM NO PROCESSO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DA RESILIÊNCIA E INTELIGÊNCIA EMOCIONAL
Authors: Gustavo Lopes da Silva Carlos , Rodrigues da Silva Daniel , Martins Geisse
Published: September 2023

O controle emocional é uma das habilidades consideradas muito importantes para o sucesso do indivíduo em todas as áreas. Pesquisas e estudos voltados para o entendimento das emoções que visam o desenvolvimento de habilidades que permitam entender e aprimorar esses conhecimentos é de vital importância. Nesse sentido, este trabalho teve como objetivo pesquisar e entender as emoções, os mecanismos necessários que favorecem e ajudam no autocontrole, no equilíbrio e controle emocional e os desafios que os profissionais encontram para desenvolverem a resiliência e inteligência emocional. Este trabalho foi desenvolvido a partir de uma pesquisa bibliográfica. Os trabalhos encontrados foram essenciais para embasamento dos autores e o resultado foi muito satisfatório, pois, além de entender os conceitos das emoções, reunir informações a cerca de resiliência, equilíbrio e controle emocional, foi possível ter o entendimento e a percepção de que várias ferramentas ou mecanismos de ajuda e auxílio podem ser utilizados para o desenvolvimento das habilidades para ser resiliente e equilibrado emocionalmente e assim trazer ótimos resultados para a vida pessoal e profissional. Como este trabalho refere-se a uma pesquisa bibliográfica e apresentou uma série significativa de variáveis, portanto, apresenta um grau significativo de subjetividade, neste sentido, o que se propõe é a elaboração de pesquisas experimentais para um fortalecimento parcial ou total.
إضاءات على دور قواعد السلوك وأخلاقيات العمل في قطاع العدالة في تعزيز النزاهة ومكافحة الفساد ) نماذج من المعايير الإقليمية والدولية والنماذج المقارنة لقواعد السلوك القضائي (
Authors: عبد الله عبد الله
Published: September 2023

تتلخص فكرة هذا البحث في استعراض ومناقشة دور قواعد السلوك وأخلاقيات العمل في قطاع العدالة –مرفق القضاء نموذجاً- في تعزيز النزاهة ومكافحة الفساد من منظور المعايير الإقليمية والدولية وبعض النماذج المقارنة.

ويلقي البحث الضوء على دور قواعد السلوك القضائي وأخلاقيات العمل القضائي، وكذلك دور قواعد السلوك وأخلاقيات العمل في مجال عمل النيابة العامة.

ويخلص البحث إلى مجموعة من النتائج والتوصيات التي من شأنها أن تحدد ملامح النهج الحالي على المستوى الإقليمي والدولي والوطني في ميدان اعتماد معايير وقواعد سلوك في قطاع العدالة ووضع التوصيات التطويرية التي تفيد في اعتماد مثل هذه المعايير أو تطوير المعايير القائمة ضمن جهود الدول في تعزيز النزاهة ومنع ومكافحة الفساد.
Kendiliknesnesi ihtiyaçları ve kişilik bozuklukları arasındaki ilişkide savunma mekanizmaları ve kişilerarası ilişki boyutlarının aracı rolü
Authors: BİNGÖL Nuran , BİLGE Yıldız
Published: September 2023

Yaşamın özellikle erken dönemlerinde kendiliknesnesi ihtiyaçlarının karşılanması veya karşılanmaması kişiliğin gelişmesinde önemli bir role sahiptir. Alanyazın savunmacı bir şekilde kendiliknesnesi ihtiyaçlarına yaklaşma ve onlardan kaçınmanın kişilik bozuklukları ile ilişkili olabileceğine yönelik bulgular ortaya koymuştur. Bu çalışmanın amacı ise kendiliknesnesi ihtiyaçları ile kişilik bozuklukları arasındaki ilişkide savunma mekanizmaları ve kişilerarası ilişki boyutlarının aracı etkilerinin incelenmesidir. Araştırma, yaşları 18-69 (Ort. = 26.27, SS = 8.36) arasında değişen 253’ü kadın (%62.9) ve 149’u erkek (%37.1) olmak üzere toplam 402 kişinin katıldığı kesitsel bir tarama çalışmasıdır. Veriler Sosyo-Demografik Bilgi Formu, Coolidge Eksen II Envanteri Kısa Form, Kendiliknesnesi İhtiyaçları Envanteri, Savunma Biçimleri Testi ve Kişilerarası İlişki Boyutları Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Analizler sonucunda kişilik bozuklukları ile aynalanma- idealizasyon- ikizliğe yaklaşma ve idealizasyon- ikizlikten kaçınma kendiliknesnesi ihtiyaçları, immatür savunma mekanizmaları ve onay bağımlılık değişkenlerinin birbirleriyle pozitif yönde; başkalarına güven ve duygu farkındalığı değişkenlerinin negatif yönde anlamlı ilişkiler gösterdiği saptanmıştır. Kendiliknesnesi ihtiyaçları ve kişilik bozuklukları arasındaki ilişkide immatür ve nevrotik savunmaların, onay bağımlılık, başkalarına güven ve duygu farkındalığı değişkenlerinin belli tip kişilik bozukluklarında kısmi aracılık etkilerinin anlamlı olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma bulguları alanyazına dayandırılarak tartışılmış, çalışmaya yönelik sınırlılıklar, teorik literatüre ve klinik uygulamalara ilişkin olası katkılar ve yapılacak yeni çalışmalara yönelik öneriler sunulmuştur.
Fairy Tales and Promotion of Early Childhood Development
Authors: Treewong Pitchayapa
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this academic article is to present the selection of storybooks for early childhood children, which must consider the ability to promote the development and imagination of early childhood children, and must consider children of each age who are able to receive knowledge and interests are different, because fairy tales are considered an important helper for parents and teachers in raising early childhood children, because in addition to providing fun, fables also provide knowledge and ideas that include morals and ethics. It is crucial to consider a child's age, interest, perception, and skill when determining whether or not a fairy tale is acceptable for young children. As a result, there is a genuine advantage to children's learning in that they will start to identify tales from seen sights and heard sounds as they gradually come to understand the meaning of the words until they can connect the two. In addition to learning the facts and tales that make the literature interesting to read, memorize them. As a result, selecting tales to help young children develop their skills will also strengthen their relationships with their parents and teachers, who have been telling tales to children since they were still in the womb. Additionally, selecting tales that are age-appropriate will be able to effectively support the development of the kids in all areas.
The Effect of Cold and Warm Environments on the Response of Antioxidant Capacity and Oxidative Stress to a Prolonged Running Session
Authors: Ebrahimi Varmaal Hossein , Delavar Reza , Vahidian-Rezazadeh Majid
Published: September 2023

Background: Recent studies have shown that changes in environmental temperature may affect oxidative stress induced by exercise. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a prolonged running session in cold and warm environments on the catalase, malondialdehyde, and saliva total antioxidant capacity of young non-athlete men. Methods: This semi-experimental study had a crossover design. Participants included 10 non-athlete young men aged 16 (±0.32) years, weight 65 (±3.59) kg, and with a BMI of 22.5 (±1.49) kg/m2 who were selected via the purposive sampling method. The exercise protocol included 2400 m of running on the treadmill with 50 to 60% of maximum heartbeat in the first step at 31°C and in the second step in a 15°C environment. Repeated measurement ANOVA was used at P ≤ 0.05 to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that malondialdehyde increased following a long-running session in cold and warm environments. In contrast, catalase and total antioxidant capacity following involvement in cold and warm environments showed no significant change. In addition, no significant difference was observed among the studied variables following involvement in hot and cold environments. Conclusions: Considering the obtained results, it could be mentioned that to fulfill the profitable effects of aerobics exercise, continuous activity is necessary. At the same time, having individual exercise sessions can increase the danger of inducing oxidative stress in non-athlete people without reinforcing anti-oxidative defenses.
Stock Valuation of PT Indika Energy Tbk: Impact of Net Zero Emission Transition
Authors: Mohammad Rusyad Salim  , Sumirat Erman Arif , Sukarno Subiakto
Published: September 2023

Climate change drives countries and the private sector to reduce their emission. Investors are becoming aware of sustainability issues and are more likely to prioritize companies demonstrating strong ESG. Adapting to this condition, coal mining companies in Indonesia are improving their ESG performance, one of which is PT Indika Energi Tbk (INDY). As one of the biggest mining companies in Indonesia, INDY has carried out sustainability initiatives and made it one of the companies with the best ESG scores compared to its competitors. However, Indika Energy's good ESG performance was not followed by its good stock performance. This phenomenon initiated the author to analyze how the business transition to low-carbon and Net Zero Emission (NZE) development by INDY will affect the stock valuation. The valuation was based on the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method, forecasting ten years of future financial statements considering the company's past performance and strategy. The evaluation was conducted under the Business-As-Usual (BAU) and the NZE Transition Scenario. The author also calculates relative valuations to achieve a more thorough and robust assessment of company value. Based on the DCF method, the intrinsic value of INDY is Rp 2,899 and Rp 2,726 per share for BAU and the NZE Transition Scenario, respectively, while the market price of a share is 1,910 as of the end of Jun-23, which indicated that current share price is undervalued. Therefore, it is recommended that investors buy INDY stock at the current price. The results also showed that the company's diversification strategy did not increase the value of its shares. This outcome might be attributed to the lack of strong incentives from the government or the capital market for supporting sustainable business practices. The company should take the initiative to increase the value, optimize capital structure, and assess assets.
Analysis of Factors Influencing Interest in Investing in the Capital Market for the Millennial Generation
Authors: Daniel Harefa Rayman , Turnip Pretty Yusta , Puteri Natasya Gozali , Uli Sipahutar Tetty Tiurma , Surtikanti Surtikanti
Published: September 2023

Investing in the capital market is starting to be in demand by many generations in Indonesia, especially the millennial generation. The purpose of investing in the capital market is to maintain profits in the future. The purpose of this study is to show the variables that influence the interest of the millennial generation to invest in the capital market. This study used a quantitative method with a population of 200 with millennial generation criteria with an age range of 15-34 years. Sampling technique with purposive sampling. Data collected through online questionnaires distributed to 133 millennial generation respondents. Respondent data were analyzed using multiple linear regression through SPSS software. The results of the study show that the factors of investment knowledge and investment motivation and minimal capital have an effect on investment interest for the millennial generation, while risk preference has not had any effect on investment interest in the capital market for the millennial generation. Therefore, the millennial generation must be interested in investing their capital in the capital market in order to provide long-term readiness or opportunities in the future. The implications of this research can contribute to the wider community, especially the millennial generation, so that they understand and are more interested in investing in the capital market.
Decision Making on Options for Development of Rest Area Facilities According to Highest And Best Use Using the Analytic Network Process Method (Case Study: Rest Area on Trans Sumatera Toll Road Tebing Tinggi – Parapat Section)
Authors: Hamdani Hamdani
Published: September 2023

The paper establishes and analyzes research regarding community needs for the concept of rest areas on the Trans Sumatra Toll Road Section of Tebing Tinggi - Parapat. The background of the research is due to the fact that the current planning of rest areas is still not effective yet in concept and does not pay much attention to the commercial aspect. Even though with the optimal commercial side of the rest area, the cost of maintaining the rest area can be funded from the income earned. Thus, the Company does not need to incur additional costs for maintenance, considering the Company's financial burden due to the construction of JTTS which is not financially feasible. The analysis used in this study is the Analytic Network Process (ANP) Model V destination cluster, the criteria cluster, and the alternative cluster. The objective cluster is the final goal to be achieved in this study. Cluster criteria is the assessment criteria used in this study based on analysis of existing benchmark rest areas, literature studies, and expert validation. Alternative cluster is development options obtained from the highest and best use analysis results.