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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUTOMATED BUDGETING SYSTEM AT A MINING ENTERPRISE: THE CASE OF RG GOLD LLP
Authors: Nurpeissova A. A. , Dyussembekova Zh. M. , Issayeva A. D.
Published: January 2024

This article is aimed to investigate the process of designing and implementing an automated budgeting system at a mining enterprise in order to provide an overview of methods, tools and stages of implementation, as well as an analysis of the advantages and practical examples of using this system.

The purpose of the research is to identify the features of the budget process and develop recommendations for the successful implementation of an automated budgeting system to improve fi nancial management and increase the effi ciency of a mining enterprise.

Methodology. The following scientifi c methods were used in the study: comparative analysis; synthesis; methods of systematization and generalization, in-depth interview, SWOT analysis.

Originality / value of the research. The value of this study consists in identifying the key problems of budgeting of industrial enterprises of the Republic of Kazakhstan, developing a methodology for designing and implementing an automated budgeting system for the gold mining company RG Gold LLP. The introduction of an automated budgeting system at the enterprise has made it possible to reduce the time spent on consolidating data when forming budget applications, reduce the risk of the human factor, increase the time for forecasting and modeling the budget for making management decisions and increasing competitiveness in the market.

Findings. Based on diagnostics, SWOT analysis of the current budgeting system in the fi nancial management system of RG Gold LLP and an expert survey to identify its limitations, user needs for the automation process were determined.

A model product for automation of the budgeting system with functional testing of the budget campaign of RG Gold»LLP for 2024 has been designed.

The automated budgeting system of Anaplan RG Gold LLP has been confi gured and training programs for its users have been developed.

The potential impact of the Anaplan budgeting automation system on accelerating the process of making strategic fi nancial and managerial decisions and increasing labor productivity by saving time, labor and fi nancial resources in RG Gold LLP were estimated.
ASSESSMENT OF THE COMPETENCE APPROACH IN THE TRAINING OF CIVIL SERVANTS: THE EXPERIENCE OF THE ACADEMY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Abil E. K.
Published: January 2024

The purpose of the study: The study is aimed at assessing how the competence-based approach implemented in the personnel training system at the Academy of Public Administration contributes to the eff ectiveness and adaptation of future civil servants to modern challenges and requirements of the service in conditions of uncertainty.

Methodology: The methodology includes an analysis of educational programs and practices implemented by the Academy, with a focus on the competence approach. The assessment includes the study of the application of the approach in the selection, training, and development of personnel, taking into account the requirements of the civil service.

Originality / value of the research: The article is a primary study devoted to the analysis of the experience of the Academy of Public Administration in the context of the application of a competence-based approach in the process of training personnel for public service. The results of the study can serve as a basis for further improvements in the system of training civil servants.

Findings: The study emphasizes that the competence approach and competence management in Kazakhstan are aimed at strategic planning of human resources and improvement of public service. However, despite the improvements, there is insuffi cient use of competencies, which requires a wider introduction of information about competencies in government agencies and educational institutions to attract young talents.
Lattice engineered nanoscale Fe0 for selective reductions
Authors: Xu Jiang
Published: January 2024

Achieving rapid and highly selective chemical reductions using Fe0 nanomaterials for water treatment remains challenging. Impregnating lattice Ni and S into crystalline Fe0 with controllable lattice strain and S speciation provides a strategy to overcome the reactivity–selectivity–stability trade-off. Chemoselective dehalogenation and hydrogenation at a remarkable activity (up to 956-fold higher than for unmodified Fe0) outcompete H2 evolution for >90% electrons from lattice-doped Fe0, which also offers high stability in air and water. This talk will demonstrate how to tune the local microenvironment and physicochemical properties of Fe0 via lattice engineering, toward selective reductions of contaminants in water.
Physics and modeling of wind-blown sand dunes
Authors: Parteli Eric Josef Ribeiro
Published: January 2024

Sand dunes occur in desert and coastal areas of our planet thereby interacting with local infrastructure and contributing to desertification. To form, dunes require a supply of granular particles at the surface and a boundary layer of sufficient efficacy to enable transport of these particles by fluid forces. However, different dune shapes occur in nature depending on the wind regimes and the amount of sand available for transport. Numerical simulations of wind-blown sand transport and the concatenated dune migration have been pushing forward our understanding of dune physics, as I will discuss in the talk.

Moreover, dunes have been detected in surprising locations of our solar system, including on Mars and even on Pluto, where the atmosphere is 100,000 times less dense than the Earth’s and the granular material is made of methane ice. Therefore, I will present insights we have gained about the formative processes of dunes on Earth and in extra-terrestrial environments, and discuss open questions and promising applications in the planetary and desertification research.
Desarrollo, desafíos, decisiones
Authors:   Universidad EAFIT, Eslava Gómez Adolfo
Published: January 2024

En este capítulo se presenta el problema objeto de análisis alrededor de los desafíos apremiantes exacerbados por la pandemia. En seguida, se plantea un encuadre teórico alrededor de estudios del desarrollo para, al final, proponer el proceso de decisiones públicas como instancia de respuesta práctica. De este modo, se ofrece una plataforma de encuentro entre los tres aspectos centrales de este libro: la comunidad, la empresa y la política.
Funciones ejecutivas
Authors:   Universidad de La Sabana, García-Sanz Sara , Chocontá Bejarano Johanna ,   Universidad de La Sabana
Published: January 2024

En el propósito de lograr un desarrollo integral y armónico es indispensable tener presentes las funciones ejecutivas, es decir, aquellos procesos complejos y necesarios para la vida que permiten planificar, reflexionar, priorizar y tomar decisiones. En este capítulo se presentan algunas conceptualizaciones sobre funciones ejecutivas que permiten vislumbrar la incidencia que tienen tanto en el desarrollo infantil como en los procesos de aprendizaje. De la misma manera, se describen sus componentes principales (la memoria de trabajo, el control inhibitorio y la flexibilidad cognitiva), con énfasis en una de las características de las funciones ejecutivas que es su potencialidad de ser desarrolladas. Si bien las funciones ejecutivas están presentes durante toda la vida, se desarrollan a lo largo de la infancia, en la que se encuentra la base, ya que emergen, maduran y forjan interconexiones críticas que se perfeccionan para el desarrollo posterior de tareas mucho más complejas durante la adolescencia y la vida adulta. Finalmente, se proponen tres formas de observar las funciones ejecutivas en la infancia: una observación naturalista en un momento de cotidianidad (el comedor), una observación estructurada mediante la tarea de las Torres de Hanói, y una evaluación indirecta por medio de una lista de chequeo aplicada a los padres de familia.
Different Eggs Portions from Commercial Layers and Local Chickens Affected Differently, the Levels of Blood Lipids, and Abdominal and Liver Fat in Treated Wistar Rats
Authors: Mwangengwa Lusekelo Msomba , Mgonja Frida Richard
Published: January 2024

The presented study investigated whether egg portions from commercial layers and local chickens may have different effects on the levels of blood lipids and visceral fat in consumers using Wistar rats as an experimental model. Prepared egg portions included the whole egg (mixture of Egg white + yolk), Egg white and egg yolk. Then, 35 rats were randomized into seven groups (n = 5). Group 1 (control) received tap water. Groups 2, 3 and 4 received by gavaging 10mg/gBW of the commercial layer sourced whole egg, egg yolk and Egg white respectively. Groups 5, 6 and 7 consumed the same amount of similar egg portions from local chickens. Also, all groups were maintained on broiler mash and adlib water (without restriction). Treatment covered 28 days, then, rats were sacrificed after sedation in ether. Blood was collected to analyze blood lipids. The abdominal fat and Liver were dissected and weighed. Hepatic fat infiltration was assessed by histological examination.Rats eating the whole egg from either the commercial layer or local chickens had their abdominal fat and Liver’s weights increased significantly compared to the control. Also, rats eating the whole egg or only the egg yolk from either commercial layers or local chickens showed a significantly elevated serum TG, HDL-C and LDL-C compared to the control. Moreover, the effects caused by the commercial layer egg fractions exceeded significantly those caused by egg portions from local chickens. Moreover, the rats’ Liver histology indicated numerous fat-infiltrated, enlarged hepatocytes in rats that were orally gavaged by the whole egg or only the yolk from commercial layers. Also, regardless of the egg source, the egg white showed no significant effects on visceral fats and blood lipids of the treated rats.In conclusion, feeding the egg whites had no significant effect on the visceral fat and blood cholesterol of the treated rats. However, the whole egg or egg yolk from commercial layers exceeded significantly similar egg portions from local chickens in increasing the levels of viscera fat and blood cholesterols in the treated rats.
Stan przedsiębiorczości na obszarach wiejskich Dolnego Śląska
Authors: Kropsz Irena , Kutkowska Barbara
Published: January 2024

Rozwój przedsiębiorczości powinien stać się podstawowym kierunkiem rozwoju wsi. Podmioty gospodarcze funkcjonujące na terenach wiejskich pełnią istotne funkcje, a mianowicie zapewniają dodatkowe dochody ludności wiejskiej, tworzą nowe miejsca pracy i zmniejszają bezrobocie, aktywizują lokalną ludność oraz przyczyniają się do poprawy warunków życia. Rozwój działalności pozarolniczej to bardzo dobre rozwiązanie dla ludności zamieszkującej obszary wiejskie, a zwłaszcza dla pracujących w gospodarstwach rolniczych i poszukujących dodatkowych dochodów, mających zrekompensować brak dochodowości działalności rolniczej. W latach 2004-2006 na terenie wybranych gmin Dolnego Śląska przeprowadzono badania wśród właścicieli firm wiejskich oraz przedstawicieli lokalnych władz, dotyczące rozwoju przedsiębiorczości na tych terenach. Celem badań była analiza stanu przedsiębiorczości na obszarach wiejskich. Badania pozwoliły również na określenie barier i ograniczeń rozwoju przedsiębiorczości w gminach, ocenę roli władz lokalnych we wspieraniu przedsiębiorczości oraz wpływu przedsiębiorczości na rozwój tych obszarów
Wiejskie społeczności lokalne wobec konfliktów typu NIMBY
Authors: Michałowska Elżbieta
Published: January 2024

Jednym z coraz częściej obserwowanych konfliktów jest syndrom NIMBY. Jest to konflikt, który dominuje zwłaszcza na poziomie lokalnym, gdyż wiąże się w sposób znaczący z potencjalnym ograniczeniem zaspokajania podstawowych potrzeb człowieka: bezpieczeństwa, stabilizacji życiowej czy zdrowia. W tego typu konflikty ludzie angażują się najczęściej, ponieważ uważają, że naruszają one istotę ich egzystencji w społeczności, na którą nierzadko zdecydowali się właśnie dlatego, aby uciec od hałasu, zatrutego powietrza, dużego ruchu czy przemysłu. Artykuł poddaje analizie syndrom NIMBY w społecznościach wiejskich, w których toczy się większość sporów. Prezentuje typy inwestycji oprotestowane przez mieszkańców wsi, partycypację społeczności lokalnych w procesach decyzyjnych i jej wpływ na stabilność sytuacji społecznej. Opisuje również aktorów syndromu NIMBY, jak również fazy konfliktu, rozwój świadomości własnych interesów wśród protestujących. W końcowej części artykułu zaprezentowane są zarówno pozytywne, jak i negatywne skutki tego typu sprzeczności dla funkcjonowania wiejskich społeczności lokalnych.
Examination of the Use of VR Combined with Internet Technology to Enhance the Experience of Sound Art in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
Authors: Xizhi Zhang Xizhi Zhang , Xizhi Zhang Huan Ding , Huan Ding YuXi Xie
Published: January 2024

《Due to the rapid development of interactive technology, sound interaction, as one of the core forms of interactive art, plays an important role in sound art. Its interactivity is one of the main factors affecting audiences’ perception. As far as the interaction of sound art is concerned, it can neither be extended as sound art nor give full play to its function, which is the key difficulty in the current development. Therefore, only by making full use of the existing advantages of virtual reality and the innovation of digital processing technology that the value of art therapy can be better reflected. However, in sound art therapy, the most critical thing is to establish the correct understanding of it and followed by the selection of the most appropriate treatment method to achieve the best outcomes. On this basis, this study reviews the progress and trend of virtual reality and related technologies. The results show that virtual reality can be used as an effective means to assist sound art therapy. Also, this paper explores how to use existing Internet technology to enhance the experience of virtual reality combined with sound art to improve the feasibility and effectiveness of treating anxiety disorders. After a systematic discussion through MFSC extraction algorithm, the results indicated that the extraction rate of MFSC changed several times and the index decreased significantly before and after the LF/HF experiment, which proved that this approach is more effective than the traditional one. In addition, VR can combine existing Internet technologies, such as high-speed Internet, cloud computing, Internet of Things technology, artificial intelligence, real-time performance, etc. Through these combined methods, the practice of the use of sound art in treating anxiety disorders will be enhanced by the interaction of virtual reality and high-speed Internet technology, which will deepen patients’ experience and improve the treatment effect.《
Penggunaan Media Kantong Bilangan untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berhitung Permulaan Siswa Kelas II SDN Inpres Dena
Authors: Najilah Rahmatun , Suciyati Suciyati
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui penggunaan media kantong bilangan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berhitung permulaan pada siswa kelas II SDN Inpres Dena. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang dilaksanakan dua siklus. Subyek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas II SDN Inpres Dena dengan jumlah siswa 12 orang yang terdiri 8 siswa laki-laki dan 4 siswa perempuan. Tiap siklus terdiri dari perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, observasi dan refleksi. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah (1) data tentang observasi aktivitas siswa dan aktivitas guru dengan menggunakan lembar observasi; (2) data tentang kemampuan berhitung permulaan siswa dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan tes/evaluasi pada setiap akhir siklus. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan porsentase kemampuan berhitung permulaan siswa pada siklus I 58,33% meningkat sebanyak 33,33% menjadi 91,66% pada siklus II. Dengan nilai rata-rata pada siklus I sebesar 74,16 meningkat sebanyak 6,67 menjadi 80,83 pada siklus II. Hal ini menunjukkan penerapan media kantong bilangan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berhitung permulaan siswa dan dapat meningkatkan aktivitas guru dan siswa.
Enrichment of Rare Earth Elements During the Weathering of Alkaline Igneous Systems: Insights from the Puxiong Regolith-Hosted Rare Earth Element Deposit, SW China
Authors: Wang Min , Hei Li Martin Yan , Zhou Mei-Fu , Zhou Jia-Xi , Sun Guotao , Zhou Ye , Li Yin
Published: January 2024

Regolith-hosted rare earth element (REE) deposits have been the focus of recent studies. Most studies concern deposits formed over granites and felsic volcanic rocks, but little is known about those deposits developed over silica-undersaturated alkaline igneous rocks. The recently discovered Puxiong REE deposit in Southwest China formed through the weathering of nepheline syenite that has REE concentrations ranging from 177 to 9,336 ppm. Hydrothermal processes partially enriched the parent nepheline syenite in REEs. About 60% of the REEs in the bedrock are hosted in britholite-(Ce), tritomite-(Ce), and cerite-(Ce) and ~21% in REE minerals that occur as inclusions in K-feldspar, with the rest in titanite, hiortdahlite, apatite, fluorite, and calcite. These minerals all can be easily decomposed to release REEs into soil solutions during weathering. The released REEs are adsorbed on clay minerals or precipitate as supergene rhabdophane and an Fe-Mn-REE oxyhydroxide phase. Nepheline syenite-derived regolith-hosted REE deposits are enriched in illite and halloysite, which have a higher ion exchange capacity than the parent granites. Illite formed through the weathering of primary alkali minerals in the nepheline syenite.

In the strongly eroded midslope and valley, the regolith has the lowest total REE concentration (997 and 1,001 ppm on average, respectively) across the ore-bearing catchment, whereas the regolith in the hilltop and footslope has REE concentrations of up to 1,564 and 1,677 ppm, respectively. Moreover, regolith at the footslope has the highest heavy REE (HREE) concentration of 110 ppm on average. The light REEs (LREEs) tend to be concentrated in the B horizon and laterally across the hilltops, whereas the HREEs are mobilized by groundwater and soil solutions and accumulated in the upper C horizon vertically and the footslope profiles laterally. In conclusion, nepheline syenite was hydrothermally enriched in the REEs, and these elements were released to the weathering solution and then adsorbed onto clay minerals in sufficient concentrations to form economic regolith-hosted REE deposits. This process, which was controlled at Puxiong by the nature of clay minerals, pH, the redox conditions, the mobility of the REEs, and topography, led to maximum enrichment of the LREEs in the lower B horizon at the hilltop, and HREE enrichment in the upper C horizons vertically and in the footslope laterally.
The Influence of Monopoly Capitalism on Economic Globalization
Authors: Ning Dandan , Zhao Hongyang
Published: January 2024

This paper delves into a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted impact of monopolistic capitalism on global economization. By dissecting market monopolies, disparities in resource allocation, the intricate dynamics of innovation, and their potential to fuel geopolitical tensions, this study unravels the complex repercussions of monopolistic capitalism. Market monopolies undercut healthy competition, resulting in elevated prices and a decline in consumer well-being. Meanwhile, resource inequities exacerbate social inequality as dominant corporations amass an overwhelming share of resources. Despite monopolistic firms often possessing superior R&D capabilities, the reduction in competitive vigor hampers overall innovation. Furthermore, in the global arena, monopolistic capitalism has the potential to stoke geopolitical tensions, as witnessed in recent events involving Russia and Ukraine. To navigate these multifaceted challenges effectively, there is a pressing need for rigorous anti-monopoly enforcement, the promotion of equitable resource allocation, a balanced approach to incentivizing innovation, and strengthened international cooperation. These findings underscore the imperative for policymakers, business leaders, and stakeholders to proactively address the complex challenges posed by monopolistic capitalism. Such efforts hold the promise of fostering a more inclusive path to economic and social progress.
The Economic, Municipal, And Social Impact of Major Sporting Events on Host Countries – The World Cup as Examples
Authors: Liang Yongxing
Published: January 2024

The full name of the World Cup is the FIFA World Cup, which is participated by the world's national football teams, symbolizing the highest level of football, the highest honor, and the greatest influence. If a country wants to host the World Cup, it first needs to be a member of international football. The second is to submit an application to the national FIFA (which can be hosted by two or even three countries), and then voted by all FIFA member states. So the World Cup venue is very strict because the World Cup has always been a significant sporting event which will bring many benefits to the local area. Of course, there are many disadvantages. This paper analyzes the bidding experience and risk assessment of hosting the World Cup over the years, analyzes and puts forward relevant risks by identifying the Qatar World Cup, summarizes the hidden dangers and problems existing after the World Cup, provides effective concepts and solutions for the construction of risk response strategies, and puts forward specific measures for future World Cups for the problems raised.
Research on Viral Marketing of Global Warming Communication based on the STEPPS Model
Authors: Song Yuhan , Yang Haiting
Published: January 2024

Effective communication of global warming information is the basic process to alleviate the climate change problem closely linked to humans’ sustainable development. What’s more, climate change is not reversible and invisible. The reasons for the failure to communicate global warming-related information can be attributed to obscure language, unidirectional input, and disinformation. Therefore, catching people’s eyes in this field isn’t easy. Although the United Nations and governments implement lots of policies to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide, global warming has threatened millions of lives of creatures and their habitats. The communication strategies of global warming information or policies need to be more valid to raise people’s attention and put them into action. The application of the viral marketing model STEPPS will be the main focus of this essay. The suggestion is theoretically based on this model, combining the current communication challenges from emotions, practical value, story, and social currency. Combining the STEPPS model with scientific information communication is a creative strategy to spread the important message to the audience effectively, and there is research about the application of the viral marketing model in the global warming field. This essay will provide a new and original method to the transmitter of environmental protection organizations.
Estimación y modelación de emisiones de calderas de una comercializadora de combustibles
Authors: Rivas Trasancos Lester , Navarro Sosa Yamila , Díaz Díaz Miguel Ángel , Ortega Octavio del Sol
Published: January 2024

En el proceso de comercialización de combustibles, una de las fuentes de emisión de contaminantes  (continuas y discontinuas) proviene de la combustión derivada de la generación de electricidad y calor, venteo y quema de hidrocarburos y emisiones fugitivas. El objetivo fue estimar y modelar las emisiones generadas por las calderas de una comercializadora de combustibles. El análisis consideró los datos técnicos y de operación, el consumo de combustible y los tiempos de operación. Los parámetros evaluados fueron: SO2, NOx, CO, PST y del material particulado PM10. Con la base de datos generada realizó la modelación de la dispersión de estos contaminantes. Los resultados de la modelación con el modelo Berliand y el software SCREEN View mostraron que las concentraciones máximas alcanzadas a 303 m de la fuente, cumplen con los valores máximos y promedios establecidos en la norma tomada como referencia.
PENERAPAN METODE MIND MAPPING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN SEJARAH KEBUDAYAAN ISLAM DI KELAS VI MIN 2 GROBOGAN TAHUN PELAJARAN 2018 / 2019
Authors: Suharsono Suharsono
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang penggunaan metode mind mapping dalam pembelajaran sejarah kebudayaan islam kelas VIII di Madrasah Tsanawiah Negeri Wirosari. Rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini yaitu Apakah penerapan metode  mind mapping dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar Sejarah Kebudayaan Islamkelas VI di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Grobogan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan tindakan kelas (PTK), dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam dengan metode Mind Mapping. Hasil penelitian memperoleh kesimpulan bahwa hasil observasi aktifitas belajar siswa yang dilakukan pada silus I mencapai 51,25% dan pada siklus II lebih meningkat menjadi 92%. dan sejalan dengan hasil belajar siswa pada siklus I 48,53% dan siklus II lebih meningkat menjadi 82,3% dengan kategori baik. Peningkatan yang terjadi menunjukkan adanya ketercapaian indikator keberhasilan.
Has American Policy Encouraged China to Become a Responsible Stakeholder-Or the Reverse?
Authors: Xiao Shiqing
Published: January 2024

This paper explores the intricate evolution of the relationship between the United States (U.S.) and China, with a focus on American policies influencing Chinas role as a responsible stakeholder (RS). It examines whether U.S. engagement policies have catalyzed Chinas emergence as a responsible global player or steered Beijing in a direction contrary to U.S. expectation. This paper first reveals the historical evolution of U.S.-China relations, starting with the containment policy in the 1950s to the post-1989 engagement policy. Then it examines the perspectives of the U.S. and China on RS. Both sides share the same bed but with different dreams. Next, the paper identifies the failures and successes of U.S. engagement policy. The paper concludes that engagement policy is not a complete failure and the result is nuanced.
L’évolution de la demande de compétences dans des économies et des sociétés numériques
Authors:   International Labour Organization. Skills and Employability Branch
Published: January 2024

Cette note d’orientation s’appuie sur des constats et des projets récents, et en particulier sur le rapport intitulé Changing Demand for Skills in Digital Economies and Societies : Literature Review and Case Studies from Low- and Middle-income Countries.
Nghiên cứu thực nghiệm các yếu tố tác động đến rủi ro phá sản của ngân hàng thương mại cổ phần tại Việt Nam
Authors: Nguyễn Hoàng Chung
Published: January 2024

The research aims to identify the factors affecting the bankruptcy risk of the joint-stock commercial banks (JSCB) in Vietnam in the period 2010-2021. The research uses regression methods for panel data with a sample of 30 commercial banks, using secondary data collected from audited financial statements of banks. Through the system GMM (SGMM) method for panel data, the results show the operating expenses (OE), inflation (INF) have the impact on the bankruptcy risk. In addition, the combining research results after the robustness check of R language and SGMM also show that the size of commercial banks (SIZE) and return on assets (ROA) have an opposite impact on the risk of bankruptcy. These suggest important policy implications for commercial banks in Vietnam in controlling bankruptcy risks, ensuring to curb the uncertainty of the commercial banks in Vietnam.
The role of sustainability and sustainable development in climate change mitigation and adaptation
Authors: Türkeş Murat
Published: January 2024

Today, the best way to discern the interlinkages between climate change and sustainability and/or sustainable development is the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13—Climate Action framework. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted in 2015 presents a shared blueprint for the peace and prosperity of humanity and the planet both now and in the future. At its core lies the 17 SDGs covering the 169 targets by constituting calls for urgent action in global partnership among developed and developing nations. Within this scope, countries acknowledge the imperative need to engage in strategies that simultaneously eradicate poverty and other deprivations, combat climate change, safeguard oceans, forests, and biodiversity, improve health and education, reduce inequality, and promote sustainable and climate-resilient economic growth. This article will briefly evaluate the various geographical, environmental, educational, and social dimensions of sustainable and climate-resilient socioeconomic development, considering the nexus between combating climate change and adaptation to climate change, as well as the adverse effects of climate change.
Unkräuter in frühgeschichtlichen Getreidefunden
Authors: Lange Elsbeth
Published: January 2024

Aus Mitteleuropa (einschließlieh der Niederlande) und Südskandinavien werden für den Zeitraum vom 1. bis 12. Jh. 384 archäologische Fundkomplexe hinsichtlich der in ihnen enthaltenen Unkräuter ausgewertet. Dabei sind botanische und wirtschaftshistorische Gesichtspunkte gleichermaßen beachtet worden. Die Zuordnung der Unkräuter zu den ökologischen Artengruppen läßt erkennen, daß diese die Bodenverhältnisse in den ehemaligen Siedlungen gut widerspiegeln. Der Anteil der Charakterarten (Chenopodieta und Secalinetea) ist in erster Linie vom Entwicklungsstand der landwirtschaftlichen Produktion und nur in geringem Grade von den angebauten Arten abhängig. Mit diesen Ergebnissen eröffnen sich aus der botanischen Bearbeitimg der in Getreidefunden enthaltenen Unkrautsämereien methodische Möglichkeiten für die Beantwortung wirtschaftshistorischer Fragen.
Kritische Bemerkungen zu Argumenten für eine einheitliche Gesellschaftsformation der vorkapitalistischen Klassengesellschaften
Authors: Günther Rigobert
Published: January 2024

Beitrag von Rigobert Günther, mit Diskussionsbemerkungen von Bernhard Töpfer unter dem vorhergehenden Beitrag von K. Weissgerber (im selben Heft).
Сучасні аспекти забезпечення інвестиційної привабливості України крізь призму діджиталізації: аналітичний погляд
Authors: Фісуненко П. А. , Атамас О. П.
Published: January 2024

Економіка України потребує суттєвих трансформаційних зрушень з огляду на повномасштабне воєнне вторгнення на території країни, дисбаланс економічної системи та постійні коливання усіх сфер життєдіяльності на макроекономічному рівні. Відповідні зрушення потребують прийняття швидкий виважених управлінських рішень в контексті забезпечення інвестиційної привабливості з урахуванням сучасних аспектів діджиталізації економіки. Метою проведення наукового дослідження є необхідність пошуку можливостей забезпечення високого рівня інвестиційної привабливості економіки України із врахуванням впливу аспектів діджиталізації. У матеріалах наукового дослідження використано методи статистичного аналізу, зіставлення, графічного аналізу, економічного прогнозування. У статті проаналізовано сучасні аспекти забезпечення високого рівня інвестиційної привабливості економіки України крізь призму ефекту діджиталізації, що зумовлює прогресивний розвиток усіх сфер національної макроекономічної системи. Проаналізовано динаміку оцінки рівня діджиталізації економіки України протягом 2013 – 2022 рр., обсяг прямих іноземних інвестицій в економіку України у період 2002-2023 рр. Визначено головні проблемні аспекти Розроблено рекомендації щодо розвитку пріоритетних цілей діджиталізації економіки України із врахуванням світових тенденцій економічного розвитку провідних держав світу. Перспективами подальших наукових досліджень є розробка дорожньої карти забезпечення високих рейтингових позицій національної економічної системи в аспекті діджиталізації. Стаття є емпіричною.
Modified MacConkey agar: a simple selective medium for isolation of Burkholderia pseudomallei from soil
Authors: Moutusy Salvinaz Islam , Farook Saika , Mazumder Sraboni , Barai Lovely , Islam K.M. Shahidul , Jilani Md. Shariful Alam
Published: January 2024

Background and objectives:A selective medium is required for isolation of Burkholderia pseudomallei from soil. The present study aimed to develop an easy to prepare selective media by modifying MacConkey agar medium for improved isolation of B. pseudomallei from soil.

Materials and methods: The media was prepared by using commercially available MacConkey agar as the basal medium and incorporating it with 4% glycerol and four antimicrobials namely vancomycin, amphotericin B, gentamicin and colistin at a concentration of 2.5 mg/L, 1 mg/L, 5 mg/L and 10 mg/L respectively. The media was initially optimized for growth of B. pseudomallei by addition of 100 organisms/plate of B. pseudomallei and ATCC strains of Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria. Sterile and unsterile soils were spiked with graded concentration (1x106 to 1x101 CFU/gm of soil) of B. pseudomallei and other clinical and saprophytic Gram negative organisms and cultured on MacConkey, Ashdown and modified MacConkey media after enrichment in Ashdown broth. Growth of B. pseudomallei in the three media was compared. The newly devised media was termed as - Modified MacConkey agar for Burkholderia (MMB media).

Results: Culture of supernatant from spiked sterile soil after enrichment showed equivalent isolation of B. pseudomallei on MMB and Ashdown’s media and there was 100% inhibition of Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa on MMB medium. Almost similar inhibition of Comamonas testosteroni, Aeromonas salmonicida and Burkholderia cepacia was observed on both MMB and Ashdown’s media. Culture of sterile soil seeded with different concentrations of P. aeruginosa showed no growth in MMB media. But there was growth of P. aeruginosa when sterile soil samples spiked with 1x106 to 1x103 CFU of P. aeruginosa were cultured in Ashdown media. When unsterile soil was seeded with graded concentration of B. pseudomallei, the colony count of this bacterium gradually declined in all three medium with decreased spiking concentrations. Growth of other soil organisms was less in MMB media compared to other two media.

Conclusion: The newly devised MMB media is selective and easy to prepare for the detection of B. pseudomallei from soil.

IMC J Med Sci. 2024; 18(1):011. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55010/imcjms.18.011

*Correspondence:Md. Shariful Alam Jilani, Department of Microbiology, Ibrahim Medical College, 1/A Ibrahim Sarani, Segun Bagicha, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh. Email: jilanimsa@gmail.com
Blog Analysis: An Exploration of French Students’ Perceptions Towards Foreign Cultures During Their Overseas Internships
Authors: Durand Sandra
Published: January 2024

Increasingly, tourism and hospitality university programs in France include internships which add a vocational dimension to the academic aspects of the course. These internships a) provide exposure to real world professional situations, b) add market value to the student experience, and c) offer a foothold for employment. The field of blog research is increasing in an effort to understand the social and economic context and impact of blogs: however, most existing studies only provide insight into English-language content. This paper explores French tourism and hospitality undergraduate student blogs—completed during their 4-6 month internships outside of France—as a manifestation of their knowledge. Qualitative analyses by means of text mining of the students’ posts, was used to assess their experiences and perceptions. Utilizing content analysis, 28 blogs were examined with the aim of understanding blogs and blogging under the theoretical framework of cultural perceptions. Results demonstrated that these internship blogs provide rich and authentic feedback; the blogs facilitate student monitoring while allowing for a wide cross-section of readers to assess different destination-based student internship experiences. The results showed that the “image” students projected of their destinations were chiefly positive, yet tended to conform to their preconceived ideas of these places. This study underscores the importance of empathy and appreciation when working in foreign contexts, because even though student internships were located all over the world, a tendency to believe in stereotypes of peoples and places remained. The findings a) shed light into the process of perception transformation during overseas work placements, and b) have practical and methodological implications for researchers and educators who are see academic blogging as a teaching and learning tool.
Professional Learning Through Video: Reflection of a Pre-Service Teacher One Year On
Authors: Impedovo Maria Antonietta , Cheneval-Armand Helene
Published: January 2024

The research presented in this paper investigates a pre-service teacher’s reflection on professional learning using the medium of video. To promote a reflective activity, we invited the pre-service teacher—now a titular teacher—to comment on their activity while remarking on a recording of one of their lessons conducted one year earlier. The lesson was performed in a professional high school, followed by a meeting with the teacher and a university tutor. Quali-quantitative analysis was used to analyse the data--where the teacher’s reflections emerged during their viewing of the lesson—to trace the typology of the comments of the pre-service teacher, and the topics of the reflection. The analysis highlights the dimensions of reflective activity, which can be a reflection of the professional learning of the pre-service teacher in one year. This study provides useful information in describing the process of professional learning and, at the same time, supports the integration of video into pre-service teacher training as a tool of reflection.
The Gender Paradox in School Mathematics
Authors: Cunningham Malcolm
Published: January 2024

Current quantitative gender and mathematics research exists as separate ability and postsecondary access studies, each drawing different conclusions. But if gender, achievement and enrollment (measurable proxies) are modeled together it will be possible to investigate possible associations. Using 106,473 standardized Grades 3, 6 and 9 Ontario student test responses from a single cohort, likelihood of enrolling in Grade 9 academic mathematics was modeled against elementary achievement and gender in a binary response model. Males achieved higher, (0.028≤d≤0.118), and occupied both achievement extremes in greater numbers, (1.04≤VR≤1.10), while females were 1.5 times more likely to enroll in academic courses. These paradoxical results are discussed in relation to the utility of achievement and enrollment as research metrics in gender and mathematics research.
Varieties of Populism and Authoritarianism in Malaysia and Singapore
Authors:   European Center for Populism Studies (ECPS), Guidotti Andrea
Published: January 2024

This brief report offers a summary of the sixth event in ECPS’s monthly Mapping Global Populism panel series, titled “Varieties of Populism and Authoritarianism in Malaysia and Singapore” which took place online on October 26, 2023. Professor Garry Rodan moderated the panel, featuring insights from four distinguished populism scholars.
Perjanjian Nominee Jual-Beli Tanah oleh WNA Berdasarkan Putusan Pengadilan Negeri No. 137/PDT.G/PN GIN Ditinjau dari Peraturan Perundang-Undangan
Authors: Putri Kintania Rizky
Published: January 2024

Terbatasnya hak atas tanah bagi warga negara asing di Indonesia membuat mereka tetap berupaya memiliki hak milik atas tanah meskipun bertentangan dengan ketentuan peraturan perundang-undangan. Upaya tersebut dikenal sebagai perjanjian nominee atau perjanjian pinjam nama. Perjanjian nominee yang terjadi dalam Putusan Pengadilan Nomor 137/Pdt.G/2021/PN Gin melibatkan seorang warga negara asing yang meminjam nama seorang warga negara Indonesia di mana mereka saling berjanji bahwa tanah nama WNI tersebut hanyalah dipinjam namanya sebagai formalitas agar terlihat seolah kepemilikan tanah tersebut sah, sedangkan yang berhak menggunakan maupun menguasai tanah tersebut adalah si WNA.
Pengaruh Motivasi dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT Garuda Muthia Shandy
Authors: Ananda Filea , Handaru Agung Wahyu , Wiradendi Christian
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: 1) Mengetahui deskripsi dari motivasi, disiplin kerja dan kinerja karyawan PT Garuda Muthia Shandy. 2) Mengetahui pengaruh dari motivasi terhadap kinerja karyawan PT Garuda Muthia Shandy. 3) Mengetahui pengaruh dari disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan PT Garuda Muthia Shandy. Penelitian ini dilakukan kepada 56 karyawan PT Garuda Muthia Shandy. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan metode survei melalui penyebaran kuesioner dan diolah menggunakan perangkat lunak SPSS versi 25. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif. Hasil yang didapat dari analisis regresi menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara motivasi dan disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan. Model penelitian motivasi dan disiplin kerja berpengaruh signifikan secara simultan terhadap kinerja karyawan pada karyawan PT Garuda Muthia Shandy dengan nilai Fhitung > Ftabel atau 14,482 > 3,17 dan nilai signifikansi yang didapat lebih kecil dari 0,05 yaitu 0,000 < 0,05.
Tindakan Bullying di Lingkungan Sekolah yang Dilakukan Para Remaja
Authors: Safaat Rheina Aini
Published: January 2024

Indonesia, sebagai negara yang menempati posisi tertinggi dalam tingkat kasus bullying di sekolah di tingkat ASEAN, mencapai 84%, mengungguli Nepal dan Vietnam dengan 79%, Kamboja dengan 73%, dan Pakistan dengan 43% (KPAI, 2017). Bullying, sebagai fenomena sosial, masih menjadi masalah serius hingga saat ini. Bullying merupakan tindakan negatif berupa perilaku kekerasan fisik maupun psikis yang dilakukan oleh pelaku terhadap korban. Dampaknya terhadap korban bullying mencakup masalah kesehatan mental, penurunan kepercayaan diri, dan munculnya keinginan untuk membalas dendam. Korban bullying tidak hanya mengalami tantangan dalam kesehatan mental, tetapi juga menghadapi dampak fisik yang signifikan. Dukungan sosial menjadi krusial untuk membantu korban tetap sehat secara fisik dan mental. Membangun kesadaran masyarakat tentang dampak negatif bullying serta melibatkan semua pihak, mulai dari pendidik, orang tua, hingga masyarakat luas, menjadi langkah penting dalam upaya mencegah dan mengatasi masalah ini. Upaya bersama untuk menciptakan lingkungan sekolah yang aman dan mendukung secara emosional menjadi kunci untuk mengurangi prevalensi bullying di Indonesia.
Kohesi Gramatikal pada Detik.com Edisi Detik Travel November 2023 (Analisis Wacana Kritis Model Norman Fairclough)
Authors: Yusuf Maulana , Goziyah Goziyah
Published: January 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menjelaskan kohesi gramatikal yang terdapat dalam berita daring detik.com edisi detik travel edisi November 2023. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode analisis isi. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah berita daring berjudul “Awas! Gunung Semeru Erupsi Keluarkan Awan Panas”. Sumber data dibagi menjadi dua jenis, yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer adalah teks berita “Awas! Gunung Semeru Erupsi Keluarkan Awan Panas” yang dimuat detik travel, sedangkan data sekunder adalah buku, artikel ilmiah, dan data terkait dengan penelitian ini. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kohesi gramatikal yang terdapat dalam berita daring tersebut adalah konjungsi, kata ganti, dan referensi.
Evaluasi Tingkat Kapabilitas PT Trimegah Karya Pratama Tbk Menggunakan Framework Cobit 5 pada Proses Domain DSS01 & MEA01
Authors: Suheri Suheri , Narotomo Ahmad Hario , Septiadi Dani
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan evaluasi terhadap tingkat kapabilitas PT Trimegah Karya Pratama Tbk menggunakan framework COBIT 5 pada proses domain DSS01 Deliver, Service and Support (Manage Operations) dan MEA01 Monitor, Evaluate and Assess Performance and Conformance. PT Trimegah Karya Pratama Tbk adalah perusahaan voucher digital terbesar di Indonesia. Dalam perkembangannya, Ultra Voucher mengalami perubahan dari Voucher Center yang hanya melayani pemesanan voucher fisik menjadi platform Ultra Voucher yang melayani transaksi pembelian voucher digital melalui aplikasi mobile. Dalam upaya meningkatkan kinerja perusahaan dan memanfaatkan teknologi informasi secara efektif, dibutuhkan menerapkan tata kelola teknologi informasi yang baik. Namun, PT Trimegah Karya Pratama Tbk menghadapi beberapa tantangan, antara lain ketidaksesuaian karyawan dengan prosedur operasional standar yang telah ditetapkan dan pengelolaan sumber daya manusia yang belum maksimal. Oleh karena itu, evaluasi tata kelola teknologi informasi dengan menggunakan framework COBIT 5 sangatlah penting. COBIT 5 dipilih sebagai framework evaluasi karena memiliki cakupan yang luas dan mencakup aspek tata kelola dan manajemen teknologi informasi. COBIT 5 juga memiliki prinsip dasar yang meliputi pemenuhan kebutuhan pemangku kepentingan, pendekatan terintegrasi, dan pemisahan antara tata kelola dan manajemen.Dalam penelitian ini, akan dilakukan evaluasi terhadap kapabilitas PT Trimegah Karya Pratama Tbk menggunakan framework COBIT 5 pada proses domain DSS01 dan MEA01. Hasil evaluasi diharapkan dapat memberikan wawasan tentang tingkat kapabilitas perusahaan dalam mengelola teknologi informasi dan rekomendasi untuk perbaikan yang diperlukan.
Analisis Implementasi Sistem Manajemen Kesehatan dan Keselamatan Kerja (SMK3) Berdasarkan ISO 45001:2018 di Bengkel Mitsubishi Dipo Internasional Pahala Otomotif Serang City
Authors: Ramdani Maftuh Ikhsan , Ramdani Sulaeman Deni , Vernando Verly
Published: January 2024

Keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja adalah kepentingan bersama yang melibatkan berbagai aspek seperti hukum, kemanusiaan, ekonomi, dan tanggung jawab. Dengan terlibatnya aspek penting yang saling mengikat ini, manajemen K3 merupakan hal penting yang harus diperhatikan keberadaannya. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Bengkel Mitsubishi Dipo Internasional Pahala Otomotif Serang City. Peneltiian dilakukan dengan metode deskriptif-eksperimental dengan pengambilan data selama 30 hari. Poin klausul yang dibahas pada ISO 45001:2018 berupa poin klausul ke 6 yang membahas mengenai perencanaan (planning). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem manajemen K3 pada lingkungan bengkel telah memenuhi syarat dalam sistem manajemen ISO 45001:2018 pada klausul ke 6 poin 6.1 Tindakan untuk mengatasi risiko dan peluang, 6.1.2 Identifikasi bahaya dan penilaian risiko dan peluang, dan 6.1.2.2 Pengkajian risiko K3 dan risiko terkait sistem manajemen K3 lainnya. Bagaimanapun, ISO 4500:2018 telah menjadi panduan untuk semua lingkungan kerja yang melibatkan aturan K3 didalamnya sebagai bentuk pencegahan resiko terjadinya kecelakaan kerja.