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Research on Factors Affecting House Price Inflation
Authors: Sun Jiaxing
Published: December 2024

This research paper explores the various factors influencing house price fluctuations, focusing on the real estate markets in United States. The accelerated urbanization process in United States led to a population surge that significantly increased housing demand, driving rapid rises in house prices. Concurrently, the impact of income inequality on house price fluctuations is also examined, with studies indicating that income changes directly affect housing price volatility. Additionally, fluctuations in land prices and supply are crucial factors influencing house prices. In the United States, residential real estate constitutes the largest proportion of economic assets, and house price fluctuations are closely linked to the overall economy, particularly in the context of the financial crisis, where house price volatility influenced borrowing and consumption behaviors. This paper will utilize a housing price data analysis model for the city of Boston to investigate how various factors. In general, the volatility of Boston home prices can be judged by these factors to determine the degree of impact on home prices.
Multivariate Statistical Analysis of Influencing Factors of Student Achievement
Authors: Tan Danni , Zhu Zining
Published: December 2024

The performance of students has a close relationship and far-reaching impact on the long-term development of the entire education community. It is not only related to objective factors such as the school’s teaching style and teachers but also to students‘ families and personal factors. This article aims to study the factors that affect students’ performance. This article selects 500 students, uses questionnaires to obtain data, and then selects about 100 students from 500 people for further quantitative survey. The scoring system is adopted, allowing these students to choose the influence of factors that affect their academic performance to score, and then linear regression is adopted. The model is analyzed and the results are obtained. The results show that learning environment, learning habits, psychological state, family education, and IQ have a relatively high correlation with students‘ grades. Student grades not only involve the living standards of students and parents but also have a close relationship with the whole society.
Combination of Science and Myth in Liu Cixin’s Short Stories —— Taking The ‘Angel Age’ and ‘Taking Care of the World’ as Example
Authors: Ding Yujie
Published: December 2024

Liu Cixin is the first Chinese science-fiction writer to win the Hugo Award. Since the release of the film of the same name adapted from his novel the Wandering Earth in 2019, the academic research on his works has climbed to a peak. But relatively few studies have been conducted on his short stories other than the Wandering Earth. This paper aims to explore the characteristics of the combination of science and mythology in Liu’s short stories through the two works of ‘Angel Age’ and ‘Taking Care of the World ‘. This paper argues that the characters and things in these two works have characteristics. Therefore, the word frequency statistics of the words related to science and mythology are carried out. And mythological archetypes are analysed for characters and things characterised by myths. Based on the analysis of the work, this paper summarises the three main ways in which science and myth are combined in Liu’s work, including ‘Myth Scientize’, ‘Mythologizing Science’ and ‘Fusion Construction of Science and Myth’. Through in-depth analysis of the combination of science and myth in Liu’s short stories, this paper reveals the ‘ Liu Cixin-style ‘of science fiction writing and provides new insights into Liu’s science fiction works.
Multi-sensor Fusion Methods for Environment Perception in Smart Homes
Authors: Sui Hanlin
Published: December 2024

Currently, smart home technology is a highly popular research field, encompassing the application of advanced sensors and the development of sophisticated algorithms. Among these, multi-sensor fusion stands out as a critical direction, playing a pivotal role in enhancing various aspects of smart home systems by integrating data from multiple sensors for improved environmental perception and decision-making. However, despite its significance, there is a lack of comprehensive review studies summarizing the progress and challenges in this area of multi-sensor fusion within the context of smart home technology.This field lacks the organization and induction of the underlying framework. This article organizes the content of multi-sensor fusion and links it with the smart home to make the basic concepts more vivid. While systematically organizing the relevant concepts, it partially extends the fields of robotics and control and proposes the possibility of combining multi-sensor fusion technology with smart home. By introducing algorithms and concepts to quickly understand the importance of multi-sensor fusion in smart home, the paper provides a basic manual for those who are just starting to study this field or those who are interested in this field.
Analysis for Application of Spreadable Structures in Civil Engineering
Authors: Gao Ziming
Published: December 2024

Spreadable structures have a long history of development, with the earliest examples dating back to folding umbrellas and simple folding mechanisms, the design of which was based on geometrical principles and accomplished by hand techniques. With the development of materials science and computational technology in the 19th and early 20th centuries, complex spreadable structures gradually appeared in fields such as architecture and aerospace. Contemporarily, spreadable structures have been increasingly used in the field of civil engineering, especially in house building and bridge engineering, because of their foldable, easy to transport and rapid deployment characteristics. This research is to explore the application of spreadable structures in civil engineering, focusing on their potential in house building and bridge construction. The study analyses the important role of spreadable structures in post-disaster emergency buildings and bridges, especially shear spreadable bridges incorporating a chordal support system, which significantly improves the stiffness and load carrying capacity of the structure. The significance of the study is that it provides new ideas for the application of spreadable structures in civil engineering, and the performance of spreadable structures will be further improved in the future by combining new materials, intelligent systems and parametric design. This not only contributes to the rapid response in post-disaster reconstruction and emergency rescue, but also provides innovative technical paths and more efficient solutions for future civil engineering design.
The Impact of Pop Mart’s Hot Secondary Market on the Consumption Behavior of Mainstream Consumers and Brand Image
Authors: Chen Weiqi , Zhang Duhao , Zhu Zichen
Published: December 2024

The blind box economy, as an emerging consumer phenomenon, capitalizes on the sense of surprise and anticipation driven by uncertainty. Pop Mart, a leading brand in this sector, has successfully attracted a vast consumer base through its unique design style and a wide range of co-branding strategies with various intellectual properties (IPs). The distinct sales mechanism of blind boxes has further fostered the development of a secondary trading market. This study focuses on the primary groups involved in Pop Mart’s secondary market by conducting surveys and interviews. Surveys were administered to a sample of buyers aged 16-30, aiming to capture their purchasing behaviors and motivations. In addition, interviews with senior trendsetters were conducted to explore the influence of the booming secondary market on consumer speculation and its impact. The analysis of the survey and interview data reveals that the consumers opt to buy “open box” items directly from the secondary market, the secondary market offers a form of speculation that differs from the primary market. This approach not only provides consumers with a wider range of choices but also offers the brand greater opportunities for consumer engagement and increased visibility. For trendsetters, their participation in the secondary market often act as brand ambassadors, enhancing brand value and extending product promotion within the secondary market. The operation of Pop Mart’s secondary market presents valuable insights for the future promotion and expansion of the brand. Moreover, it offers an effective reference model for other brands with similar business models.
A Study of Absurdity in Yu Hua’s Novels
Authors: Guo Yaning
Published: December 2024

Yu Hua focuses on the characteristics of pioneering narrative in his novels in the early stage and transforms to focus on realistic documentary novels in the later stage, which are divided into suffering writing and warm writing, but absurdity is a literary characteristic that has been running through his writing activities; it is also a kind of aesthetic writing characteristic that is different from that of traditional literature. It has significant prominence in depicting absurdity, leading readers to think about and question this irrational world. This paper, based on previous studies in the academic world, proposes the construction of the absurdity mapped out in Yu Hua’s novels in the dystopian world, which is divided into external and internal reasons: The way the technique of magic realism is presented in the creation, as well as the comparison of the presentation methods and spiritual themes in Chinese and Western dystopian workers, revealing that although there is still a big difference between these two works in terms of presentation methods, there is a similar spiritual world at the spiritual level. However, this paper hopes to be able to make additions and improvements to the academic community regarding the subject.
Research on Somatosensory Audio Tourism and Its Limitations
Authors: Zhang Yuanzhen
Published: December 2024

As the demand for gamification continues to rise, the gaming industry is increasingly focusing on motion-based games. The rapid advancement of technologies such as Mixed Reality (MR) and Augmented Reality (AR), along with progress in hand tracking and eye tracking, has introduced a new era of deeply interactive gaming experiences. This study conducts a comparative analysis of existing somatosensory audio games, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of various technological approaches and proposing innovative solutions to address current limitations, with a particular emphasis on the potential of MR to enhance user experience. The paper explores the potential of integrating technologies like object recognition and gesture recognition to enhance interactivity and convenience in somatosensory audio games. It discusses how such integrations could not only promote game development and innovation but also break down the barriers between the real and virtual worlds. Future research directions are outlined to focus on leveraging these advanced technologies to create more immersive gaming experiences that stimulate and convey music, indicating the significant potential of gamification in the evolution of music and rhythm games.
The Analysis of Nanjing Air Quality by Using Multiple-Linear Regression Model
Authors: Huang Liuhao
Published: December 2024

For the sake of industrial evolution, booming population, increased vehicles, and so forth, the air quality index (AQI) needs to be emphasized. This research paper takes Nanjing’s AQI as the survey background. This essay has deployed the multiple linear regression model to help analyze the basic circumstances of the AQI by using monthly data on six basic factors. The results show that the most significant factor of Nanjing’s AQI is the density of O3. What’s more, NO2 plays the role of the negative correlation and there exists a linear relationship between the variables. To improve or maintain the “generally good” circumstances of the AQI, it’s better to take measures like enlarging the vegetation, reducing the activities of incomplete incendiary, and increasing the usage of public transport... Additionally, this essay’s goal is to raise the awareness of the public and point out the mainly significant factors, that can offer evidence for the proceeding survey and measures.
Research on Key Technologies for Chip Area and Power Optimization in Low-Powered Digital Integrated Circuit
Authors: Yang Yuqian
Published: December 2024

With mobile technology being the norm and the need for more computational power for applications such as AI, simulations and virtual reality, integrated circuit chips are required to be smaller to be more power efficient at the same time be more powerful than its predecessors. This paper aims to discuss and present the techniques and technologies involved in optimizing the power consumption and chip area of low-powered digital integrated circuits. In this paper, the CMOS integrated circuit would be the main focus for discussion. The main discussions would be on the subject of various techniques to improve power efficiency and reduce chip area in a low powered CMOS integrated circuit. The two sources of power consumption and factors that affect it would be identified and solutions to reduce power consumption based on each factor would be brought up. Circuit area optimisation would also be discussed at both the design and manufacture level.
A Comparative Study on the Basic Music Education in Chinese and Western Primary and Secondary Schools
Authors: Chen Yanjun
Published: December 2024

China’s basic music education is still in a state of passive development. Most primary and secondary schools do not pay enough attention to basic music education, and the society’s cognition of basic music education is not comprehensive enough, and even often biased, with old ideas and closed ideas. Compared with China’s basic music education, the western basic music education has more extroverted personality characteristics. Western basic music education fully meets the law of children’s learning, development and growth, and schools and society also have corresponding music institutions to meet the needs of students to explore music. In addition, the development of basic music education in China is in the environment of exam-oriented education. Under the strong pressure of exam-oriented education, the neglect of music education is not conducive to the mental health development of students, which leads to their emotional indifference and lack of empathic ability. Therefore, according to the current situation, the author chose to conduct interviews and relevant literature reference and found that Chinese students do not have music perception, practice and artistic practice, so it is necessary to change the basic music education.
A Brief Analysis of the Phenomenon of Empathy in William Carlos Williams
Authors: Liu Ruoqing
Published: December 2024

William Carlos Williams was a twentieth-century American modernist poet and a central figure in post-war American poetry. His poems present things directly as they are, using straightforward skill with an intriguing ambiguity that is revealed only when the reader resonates with it. The poetry achieves such an effect, greatly influenced by empathy. Williams projected his emotions outwardly onto objects, endowing them with emotions, thus achieving a realm where feeling and setting are happily blended, and the identity of the matter and the self is explored. This paper will specifically analyze the phenomenon of empathy in Williams’s poetry from three perspectives: writing technique, choice of imagery, and aesthetic process, and explore the reasons for the recurrence of aesthetic empathy in his poetry. The aim is to address the inadequacies of current scholarly research on Williams’s poetry and to expand the discussion of the phenomenon of empathy within it. In terms of writing technique, Williams employs aesthetic empathy by using straightforward text, suitable phonetics, strong color contrasts, and unique line breaks. In terms of imagery, Williams’s poems are rich in imagery, encompassing all five senses and various types of empathy. Regarding the aesthetic process, Williams’s poems are highly romanticized and emphasize the expression of subjective personal feelings. Through analysis, this paper finds that Williams’s poetry embodies the phenomenon of aesthetic empathy throughout, setting off a wave of innovation in modern American poetry.
Analysis of Shandong Province’s International Student Scholarship Investment (2019-2023)
Authors: Sang Tian , Xu Minglong , Xu Shang
Published: December 2024

Shandong province experienced a dramatic decline in investment in scholarships for foreign students during 2019-2023. The total amount of scholarships reached its peak in 2019, but due to factors such as the pandemic, the funding significantly decreased in the following years. This study analyzes the data on scholarship funding for foreign students published by the Shandong Provincial Department of Education from 2019 to 2023. It further examines the distribution of scholarships across different regions and institutions, revealing issues such as reduced funding and unequal distribution in the implementation of the scholarship policy. The research results indicate that resources are primarily concentrated in developed cities such as Jinan and Qingdao, as well as in general undergraduate institutions, while economically underdeveloped areas and vocational colleges receive relatively weak support. Based on this situation, this study proposes recommendations to optimize the scholarship distribution mechanism in order to promote balanced development in the internationalization of education in Shandong Province.
The Female Migration Dilemma in Different Routes but the Same Destination ——An Analysis of Female Characterization in Eileen Chang’s novel Aloeswood Incense: The First Brazier
Authors: Ruan Wenqin
Published: December 2024

Eileen Chang is one of the typical representations of Shanghai school literature in Chinese modern literary history. Her debut short story, Aloeswood Incense: The First Brazier, was written during her time studying in Hong Kong. The novel presents a glimpse of the flamboyant and extravagant Hong Kong society in the early twentieth century with refined strokes and delicate descriptions. Through textual analysis, this paper will explore two female figures, Ge Weilong and Mrs. Liang, of the novel in three aspects: different personalities and backgrounds, language and psychology, as well as life experiences. This paper will also explore the emergence of the Mainland-Hong Kong migration boom during this period in terms of the political and economic situation of Hong Kong as a colony, the collision of ideas between the old and the new societies, and the choices made by individuals in the face of the general trend of the times. It also reveals the reasons why immigrant women in general are faced with a difficult situation in terms of survival in the context of this trend. By analyzing this novel’s women portraying techniques and the implied historical reasons behind them, it further reveals the significant role that literary works play in the understanding of social microcosms and group images of a specific period of time.
Exploring the Impacts of Accelerated Expansion on Galaxy Dynamics
Authors: Xiong Shenli , Zhang Bokun
Published: December 2024

The contribution of this work is an in-depth analysis of the effects induced by the accelerated expansion of the universe on the dynamics of galaxies, paying particular attention to the contribution of dark energy and alternative cosmological models. It analyzes the role that these ingredients play in the formation and evolution of galaxies within hydrodynamical simulations and by using theoretical modeling. It gives, in detail, the rather insignificant contribution of dark energy towards the process involved in galaxy formation, emphasizing that the action takes effect only in relatively late stages of cosmic developments. The role of black hole feedback is critically reviewed and demonstrates its contribution towards the quenching of star formation in high-mass galaxies. The paper also discusses, as an alternative, a theoretical model based on Tsallis entropy, which shows another approach to explaining both cosmic acceleration and the phenomenon of flat galactic rotation curves without the use of traditional dark matter or dark energy. The Grüneisen parameter is also presented as a thermodynamical tool that connects cosmic expansion to condensed matter physics, allowing new insights on the physical processes that underlie galaxy dynamics. Combining these models, in this paper we deepen the knowledge on the complex interaction of forces at play for driving galaxies towards their observed behavior.
The exploration of human-computer interaction technology based on intelligent voice technology
Authors: Kou Pengbo
Published: December 2024

With the gradual development of artificial intelligence technology, intelligent voice technology has been integrated into people’s lives. The human-computer interaction established by intelligent voice technology is also more wide spread, intelligent voice technology is everywhere, from the military field to the news broadcast game field, this paper describes the current implementation of intelligent voice technology and its applications in military, radio, television, games and other applications, and analyzes the development and application of intelligent voice technology and its future trends.
A Lower Limb Exoskeleton Design for Assisting the Disabled
Authors: Wan Jinda , Gao Rongchi , Yuan Mengdi , Xiang Runze
Published: December 2024

This project investigates the drawbacks of present exoskeletons used for lower limb disabled people, focusing on the improvement of the design of an exoskeleton to reduce these disadvantages and make the exoskeleton more suitable to the disabled, these improvements are intended to increase the comfortability, flexibility and convenience of the exoskeleton.
Triple Sustainability: Unraveling the Path to Sustainable Food, Water, and Energy Supply
Authors: Zhang Youyou
Published: December 2024

As the global population continues to grow, the challenges of supplying food, water, and energy have become increasingly prominent. The world is facing a situation where the demand for these essential resources is surging, while the availability is under threat. According to various reports, nearly 30% of the global population lives in areas with unstable or scarce water resources, which poses a serious threat to drinking water and irrigation. The food security situation is also grim. Approximately one-seventh of the world’s population still lacks sufficient protein and calories, and more people are deficient in important micronutrients. Moreover, the energy supply is facing pressure due to the increasing demand and the need to transition to sustainable energy sources.
Barthes Revisited: A New Perspective on Music Listening through Punctum and Studium
Authors: Xu Bixia
Published: December 2024

With the rapid development of globalization and the music industry, the subjective experience of music listening has become a focal point for researchers. Roland Barthes’ theory of “studium” and “punctum” provides a new analytical perspective for the field of musicology. However, existing research primarily focuses on visual culture, lacking a systematic analysis of the subjective experience of music listening. This study aims to fill this gap by exploring how factors influence listeners’ perception of “studium” and “punctum” in music. The research employs a literature review and a random sampling method to select university teachers and students of different age groups as participants. In-depth interviews are conducted to gather their listening experiences with various musical works, analyzing the multiple factors influencing participants’ perception. The data are summarized using qualitative analysis methods. The results indicate that the perception of music listening is influenced not only by the structural characteristics of the music itself but also by the listener’s personal background,cultural background and the historical development of the music industry. By applying Barthes’ theory to the analysis of music listening, this study provides a new theoretical framework and methodology for understanding the subjective musical experiences of listeners from different backgrounds.
Fecrü’l-İslâm’da Hadis Tenkîdi
Authors: Karakaş Ali
Published: December 2024

Kahire’de doğan Ahmed Emin tüm tahsilini Mısır’da tamamlamıştır. Başta Carl Brockelmann olmak üzere bazı oryantalistlerden etkilenmiş ve eserlerinde batı tenkit sistemini uygulamıştır. O, Fecrü’l-İslâm, Duha’l-İslâm ve Zuhrü’l-İslâm adlı eserlerinde İslâm medeniyet tarihini tahlil ve tenkit etmiştir. Ahmed Emin, Fecrü’l-İslâm’dahadisin tanımını yaparak ilk dönemde yazılmadığını, şifahi olarak nakledildiğini ve bazı hadislerin uydurulduğunu iddia etmiştir. O, Buhârî ve Müslim’de uydurma hadislerin olduğunu, muhaddislerin cerh ve ta’dil konusunda tutarsızlık içerisinde bulunduklarını ve bazı sahabi ravilerin rivayetlerinde problemler olduğunu ileri sürmüştür. Bu konudaki görüşlerinden dolayı tenkide maruz kalmış ve 1954’te Kahire’de vefat etmiştir.
Implementasi Dedicraft Software dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Kerja Karyawan
Authors: Nelly  , Marcell Richard , Tiovino Dustin , Gloria Oxana , Vinsensius  , William
Published: December 2024

Dalam era digital yang terus berkembang, motivasi kerja menjadi elemen penting yang memengaruhi produktivitas dan kinerja karyawan. Penelitian ini mengevaluasi implementasi aplikasi Dedicraft, sebuah solusi berbasis gamifikasi, untuk meningkatkan motivasi kerja karyawan. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dengan pengguna aplikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Dedicraft mampu memberikan pengalaman kerja yang lebih interaktif dan menyenangkan melalui fitur penghargaan, yang secara signifikan meningkatkan motivasi kerja. Penelitian ini juga mengidentifikasi beberapa keterbatasan, seperti generalisasi hasil yang terbatas pada konteks spesifik dan sumber daya penelitian yang terbatas. Sebagai rekomendasi, penelitian masa depan disarankan untuk memperluas cakupan studi ke berbagai jenis industri, melakukan studi komparatif dengan aplikasi sejenis, dan mengeksplorasi pengaruh insentif non-finansial serta perubahan organisasi terhadap motivasi karyawan. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi nyata bagi pengembangan lebih lanjut aplikasi Dedicraft dan memperkaya pemahaman tentang faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi motivasi kerja karyawan dalam era digital.
The Mediating Influence of Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance at PT. Kita Serba Digital Co.
Authors: Eduardo Farrell Ionwyn , Nelly
Published: December 2024

Job satisfaction is a key determinant of organizational success. This study aims to measure the impact of job satisfaction as a mediator between employee performance and digital literacy or entrepreneurial culture. This study used a questionnaire as a quantitative methodology. The data was collected by utilizing the census sampling technique. A total of 51 full-time employees and interns from PT Kita Serba Digital Co. were selected as respondents for this study. Multiple regression analysis was used, and the data was processed using SPSS 26 software. This study revealed that digital literacy and entrepreneurial culture has a significant effect on employee performance. In addition, job satisfaction was determined to have a significant mediating effect on employee performance. Based on these findings, PT Kita Serba Digital Co. should focus on enhancing job satisfaction and digital literacy to improve employee performance. However, the results may be difficult to generalize due to the specific scope of the study.
Exploring the Entrepreneurial Mindset: The Impact of Innovation, Proactiveness, and Risk-Taking on ITBSS Students Entrepreneurial Interest
Authors: Vinsensius  , Ryandra Calvin
Published: December 2024

This research investigates the relationship between entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial intention, focusing on the role of innovation, proactiveness, and risk taking. The aim of this research is to explore how these factors influence entrepreneurial intentions among students, especially at the Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Sabda Setia (ITBSS). The method used in this research is a quantitative approach, which includes data collection through questionnaires and interviews. The research results show that there is a positive correlation between entrepreneurial thinking patterns and entrepreneurial intentions. The entrepreneurial mindset consists of five main dimensions: opportunity orientation, innovation, proactiveness, self-confidence, and risk taking. The conclusion of this research confirms that students with a strong entrepreneurial thinking pattern tend to have higher entrepreneurial intentions. This research does not discuss business success in detail, but emphasizes the importance of the relationship between entrepreneurial thinking patterns and entrepreneurial intentions.
The Influence of Business Capital, Product Innovation, and Business Training on MSMEs Performance in Pontianak
Authors: Alvincia Velissa , Noviansius
Published: December 2024

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) contribute significantly to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and economic growth, despite facing challenges such as the pandemic and intensifying competition. This research aims to support MSMEs in Pontianak in improving performance through three main factors: venture capital, product innovation and business training. Adequate venture capital allows MSMEs to expand operations, expand markets and mitigate risks with an influence on MSME development of 62.5%. Product innovation, which includes new product development, quality improvement, and differentiation, influences MSME performance by 62.4%, while product development training provides knowledge and skills to produce better products and meet market needs. Using a quantitative approach through a survey of MSME owners or managers in Pontianak, this research ensures valid and reliable cross-sector representation, minimizes bias, and improves data accuracy.
Stellate Ganglion Encircling Atypical Vertebral Artery
Authors:   University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis, Torres Noel , Lara Antonio , Slaktoski Daniel J. , Rodríguez Paola A. , Ramos Fabiola , Gitulli Desere A. , Pastrana Elisamuel , Guttmann Geoffrey D. ,   University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis
Published: December 2024

We present the case of an unusual course of the right vertebral artery with intra-foraminal entrance at C4, enveloped by an abnormal stellate ganglion. Case reports and literature mention these abnormalities independently, but it is uncommon to have them presented simultaneously. The close association of the vertebral artery and the stellate ganglion, especially in patients who harbor anomalies, could potentially cause lesions to the ganglion during clinical procedures. The anatomical variations are clinically significant in relation to procedures like endovascular intervention, stellate ganglion blocks, and anterior cervical surgical procedures. Complications of the sympathetic trunk and its ganglion can range from Horner’s Syndrome to severe hypertensive reactions. Clinical procedures should require the use of magnetic resonance imaging, computerized tomography, and ultrasound imaging, to reduce the risk of possible complications. Ultrasound techniques reduce the risk of harming the vertebral artery, while remaining vastly more practical and affordable than other techniques. This discovery allows for future breakthroughs in prevention and intervention of cervical vessels of iatrogenic injury during surgical procedures involving cervical vessels.
The Relationship Between Pre-Service Teachers’ Attitudes towards the Teaching Profession and Their Levels of Professional Anxiety: A Case Study of Amasya University
Authors: Kılıç Topal Keziban
Published: December 2024

This study was conducted to determine pre-service teachers’ attitudes toward the teaching profession, their anxieties regarding the profession, the relationship between attitudes and anxieties, the degree of this relationship, and whether attitudes toward the teaching profession have an impact on anxiety. In the study, the “Professional Attitude Scale (PrAS)” was used to determine pre-service teachers’ attitudes toward the teaching profession, and the “Professional Anxiety Scale (PAxS)” was used to assess their professional anxieties. The research was conducted on senior pre-service teachers enrolled in undergraduate programmes at Amasya University Faculty of Education. The sample number of the research was selected from among the senior pre-service teachers enrolled in undergraduate programmes by using simple random sampling method, which is a random probability sampling method. The sample consisted of 283 pre-service teachers. A one-way analysis of variance was conducted to determine whether there were any differences in the mean scores between the undergraduate programs for the two scales applied for professional attitudes and anxiety. The Tukey test was employed to identify which undergraduate programs exhibited these differences. Whether there was a difference in the mean scores by gender on the two separate scales measuring professional attitude and anxiety was determined using the t-test. Regression analysis was used to examine the impact of anxiety on attitude. The study also examined the existence of a relationship between pre-service teachers’ attitudes toward the teaching profession and their professional anxieties.
Estudio de modelos contables y su evolución en las empresas. Un estudio bibliométrico
Authors: Quispe Fernández Gabith Miriam , Arellano Cepeda Otto Eulogio , Duchi Cayan Teresa Elizabeth
Published: December 2024

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo evaluar la producción científica realizada sobre modelos contables y su evolución en las empresas a través de la aplicación de la bibliometría, una herramienta que permitió analizar la producción científica encontrada en la base de datos académica Scopus. Para ello se utilizó el método analítico de tipo documental con diseño no experimental y un enfoque cualitativo. A partir del método Prisma se seleccionaron 46 artículos que se analizaron mediante el software Bibliometrix. Los resultados muestran que en los años 2014 y 2022 alcanzó una máxima producción con un 15.20 %, donde Reino Unido fue el país más productivo con Queen Mary University of London. El análisis basado en leyes fundamentales en la bibliometría identificó un grupo reducido de investigadores con múltiples publicaciones, mientras que la mayoría de los autores contribuyó con un solo artículo. Además, la revista Journal of Management and Governance mostró la mayor cantidad de artículos publicados, y, basándose en estas leyes, se identificaron nueve revistas clave que concentran la mayor parte de la producción científica en esta área. En conclusión, existe una tendencia creciente relacionada con los estudios sobre modelos contables y administrativos.
Percepciones sobre la implementación de SARAS en una cooperativa de ahorro y crédito
Authors: Asoma-Caiza Sandra Elizabeth , Paula-Alarcón Gema Viviana , Coronel-Sánchez Jhonny Mauricio
Published: December 2024

Ciertas dificultades pueden surgir al adaptar las prácticas financieras a los principios de sostenibilidad ambiental y social, mientras se mantiene la viabilidad financiera. Las entidades enfrentan retos debido a la falta de recursos técnicos y capacitación, lo que limita su capacidad para implementar políticas sostenibles de manera efectiva. El objetivo de esta investigación es identificar las percepciones y opiniones del oficial de riesgos SARAS y de los asesores de crédito de la COAC Nueva Esperanza Ltda. y determinar los puntos claves de la implementación de este sistema en la institución financiera. Se empleó un enfoque cualitativo con un diseño fenomenológico y narrativo. La población estuvo conformada por un total de seis personas. Los resultados evidencian que la implementación del proyecto SARAS en la entidad mencionada ha consolidado un vínculo significativo entre la gestión ambiental y social de riesgos en el proceso de colocación de crédito.
Evaluación de la solvencia de fábricas de calzado en Tungurahua: un análisis basado en el modelo Z-Score
Authors: Villa Villa Vicente Marlon , Velarde Flores Rodrigo Enrique , Flores Escobar Mayra Karina , León Cando Jhonny Javier
Published: December 2024

La evaluación de la solvencia financiera de las empresas se conforma como un aspecto crucial para determinar su viabilidad a largo plazo y tomar decisiones informadas. La investigación tiene como objetivo evaluar la capacidad del modelo Z-Score de Edward Altman para predecir la solvencia financiera de las fábricas de calzado en la provincia de Tungurahua, Ecuador. El presente estudio asumió un paradigma positivista, así como un enfoque cuantitativo basado en un diseño no experimental; el tipo de investigación por la fuente de datos fue documental y de campo; su nivel por el objetivo y el grado de conocimiento en el área es descriptivo; el método utilizado es el deductivo, se trabajó con una población de ocho fábricas de calzado y se aplicó el modelo Z2-Score utilizando información financiera de 2022. Los resultados muestran que el modelo Z-Score clasificó al 37,50 % como fábricas solventes. Sin embargo, se identificaron ciertas limitaciones del modelo en este contexto específico. En conclusión, el modelo Z-Score puede constituir una herramienta útil para los gerentes y tomadores de decisiones en el sector del calzado de Tungurahua, pero es fundamental complementarlo con otros análisis financieros y considerar las particularidades de cada empresa.
Raz Yirmiya: The inflammatory underpinning of depression
Authors: Yirmiya Raz
Published: December 2024

Professor Raz Yirmiya stands at the forefront of research exploring how the immune system shapes mental health, leading the Laboratory for Psychoneuroimmunology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. His seminal discoveries transformed our understanding of depression's biological roots when he became the first scientist to demonstrate experimentally that inflammation triggers depressive symptoms. By developing sophisticated animal models and conducting careful human studies, he revealed how inflammatory challenges affect mood and cognition, illuminating entirely new perspectives on depression's underlying mechanisms. His research unveiled the essential role of brain inflammation and microglia cells in stress-induced depression, particularly documenting how interleukin-1β and microglial dynamics influence both depressive symptoms and neurogenesis. This foundational work has become an extensive exploration of novel treatments, as Professor Yirmiya leads efforts to develop innovative antidepressants that target microglial function. Beyond his research breakthroughs, he has shaped the field through leadership roles, including serving as President of the Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society and associate editor of Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. In this Genomic Press Interview, Professor Yirmiya reflects on his scientific journey and shares insights illuminating the personal and professional dimensions of his quest to understand depression's biological foundations.
Cathy Barr: Genetics and neurobiology of childhood psychiatric and cognitive disorders
Authors: Barr Cathy
Published: December 2024

Cathy Barr completed her Ph.D. in molecular biology at the University of Texas, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (M.D. Anderson Cancer Center) in Houston, Texas, followed by postdoctoral training in the genetics of complex behaviors at Yale University and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Currently serving as a Senior Scientist at both the Hospital for Sick Children and the Krembil Research Institute (University Health Network) and as a Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Physiology at The University of Toronto, Dr. Barr investigates the genetic foundations of behavior, cognition, and psychiatric disorders with established genetic predispositions. Her research mainly focuses on childhood-onset conditions, including depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, reading disabilities, and Tourette syndrome, with special emphasis on understanding shared risk factors across disorders – a critical area given that children with neurodevelopmental disorders face a fivefold increased risk of depression. Through innovative approaches, Dr. Barr and her research team have successfully identified risk-contributing genes. They are investigating how DNA variations in these genes influence gene function and neural cell behavior. In this Genomic Press Interview, she generously shares insights from her groundbreaking research into the genetic underpinnings of childhood psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders.
THE EFFECTS OF OIL PRICE SHOCK AND EXCHANGE RATE ON GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT: EVIDENCE FROM LIBYA
Authors: Kraim Mahmoud
Published: December 2024

Many studies have investigated the relationship between oil price shock, exchange rate, and gross domestic product (GDP). This paper examines the effects of an oil price shock and the exchange rate on the GDP in the case of Libya. In this context, we applied the Johansen VAR-based cointegration technique to examine the sensitivity of GDP to the oil prices and exchange rate in the long run. In short-run relationships, we have used the vector error correction estimates (VECM) test through time-series data that included the period between 1990 and 2019. The main finding is that the oil price and exchange rate are important influences on the GDP of Libya. This study has proved that oil prices positively affected the Libyan economy, while we found that the exchange rate harms Libyan GDP.
THE ROLE OF CREATIVE ECONOMY IN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN PAKU VILLAGE, KAYUAGUNG SUB-DISTRICT, OKU DISTRICT
Authors: Wulandari Vegi , Suryati Suryati , Fitri Hartika Utami
Published: December 2024

This research aims to understand the role of the creative economy in empowering the community economy in the Paku sub-district, Kayuagung sub-district, Ogan Komering Ilir district. This research uses the empowerment theory approach according to Gunawan Sumodiningrat in looking at the success of community empowerment in fulfilling their lives. This research is qualitative, research using descriptive methods. Data collection was carried out using observation, interview, and documentation techniques, utilizing primary and secondary data sources, using a population of 4 employees plus one business owner as informants for Ema Mulyadi's kemplang cracker business. The results of this research show the role of the creative economy in empowering the community's economy in the kemplang cracker business, that the creative economy plays a very important role in economic growth in the community, with the existence of this creative economy, the community can take advantage of skills, ideas, and creativity to get opportunities to improve the economy. Based on the results of research on the role of the creative economy in economic empowerment, the Ema Mulyadi kemplang cracker business in the Paku sub-district can provide a role in the presence of job vacancies that do not look at the age of employees, improving the economy. In this economic improvement, business owners also often provide necessities and extra money when there are celebrations for big holidays, reducing poor people from this kemplang cracker business which employs 15 employees can reduce poor people in the Paku sub-district.
CUSTOMER LOYALTY: THE INFLUENCE OF PRICES AND PROMOTIONS ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY
Authors: Putra Wahyu Pramana Arya , Fransiska Friza Viola , Lilyana Fitria , Hersusetiyati Hersusetiyati , Lusiana Senny
Published: December 2024

Indomaret customers in Bandung tend to compare prices at one minimarket with another, especially if the minimarkets are close. The price of goods in minimarkets is a fixed price that cannot be negotiated by customers. Customers tend to see product promotions in the form of discounts or price discounts as well as other promotions such as bundling packages when they want to make a purchase. This research was conducted to describe and analyze prices, promotions, and customer loyalty, as well as measuring the influence of prices and promotions on customer loyalty at Indomaret in Bandung. The method used in this research is descriptive and verification analysis method. The population in this research is Indomaret in Bandung customers. The analytical method used in this research is multiple linear analysis. Finding, based on partial research results, prices have a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty, and promotions have a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty. Simultaneously, price and promotion positively and significantly affect Indomaret customer loyalty in Bandung.
Implementasi Pembelajaran Al-Qur’an di TPQ Al-Anshary Kunciran Indah Pinang, Kota Tangerang
Authors: Almaydza Pratama Abnisa
Published: December 2024

Learning is a process of improvement for everyone, especially teachers in guiding their students to gain maximum experience in achieving learning goals, both in learning the Koran. The purpose of writing is to describe the application of Al-Qur’an learning at TPQ Al-Anshary. This research method is qualitative, namely research in the field. Descriptive research in collecting information on the symptoms obtained. Data collection techniques use field observation methods, documentation and interviews. The results of the research are the implementation of Al-Qur’an Learning Methods at TPQ Al-Anshary following the directions implemented by the institution. The application of learning methods is carried out through several activity strategies, namely opening activities, core activities and closing activities. The opening activity begins with jointly reciting the Al-Fatihah letter and reciting Asamul Husna, as well as the core activity using the classical method, and finally the closing activity which ends with carrying out an evaluation of each individual student and ending with reading a prayer.
Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Elementary Schools (Case Study at SDK Pagal I, Cibal District, Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia)
Authors: Laurentius Ni  , Ambros Leonangung Edu  , Ingrida Santriana Nice
Published: December 2024

This research aims to: 1) Describe the curriculum planning, curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities in the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. 2) Describe the implementation of the curriculum, curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities in the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. 3) Describe the evaluation of the curriculum, curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities in the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. This study adopts a case study approach to explore the issue in depth using qualitative methods. The techniques employed include interviews, observations, and documentation. The main respondents in this study are the principal and teachers of Grade I and IV at SDK Pagal 1, Cibal District, Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara. The planning of the Merdeka Curriculum at SDK Pagal 1, Cibal District, has not yet reached an optimal level. The main obstacle lies in the challenges of planning co-curricular activities, where a lack of teacher understanding and limited references are the primary issues. The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in this school has also not reached its full potential, particularly in co-curricular activities. The evaluation of the Merdeka Curriculum’s implementation focuses more on the aspects of teaching methods, the use of learning media, the availability of adequate facilities, and challenges in executing co-curricular activities. Therefore, further implications are highly necessary to enhance and enrich the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in the school.