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The Left-tail Risk and the Cross-section of Stock Returns: Evidence from China
Authors: Yu Shun
Published: August 2024

As a matter of fact, left-tail risk is a common risk in stock market. This study examines the linear correlation considering Value-at-Risk (VaR) and future stock returns within context of the Chinese main board stocks, particularly during periods marked by significant left-tail risk. Processing data from March 2014 to March 2024, this study concentrate to daily and monthly cross-section returns, along with other financial statistics. A suitable Fama-Macbeth regression using in this paper to exam the significance of left-tail risk. The key focus is to investigate the effect of VaR concerning future stock returns under downside market conditions, as indicated by the recent 23% drop in China’s benchmark CSI 300 index. The regression analysis indicates a significant negative correlation between VaR and future stock returns, suggesting that higher potential losses as indicated by VaR correspond with lower future returns. This outcome is contrary to traditional asset pricing theories which posit a positive risk-return relationship. The findings will attract attention of investors to consider extreme risk management of public stocks and contributes to the ongoing discussion on risk assessment in financial markets by highlighting the importance of integrating robust risk management tools like VaR in investment strategies, especially in volatile markets.
The Review of Treatment of Copper Ion in Wastewater and Comparison Between Four Treatment
Authors: Tang Surui , Chen Jiahong , Zhang Ruoshan
Published: August 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive review of various methods used to remove copper ions from wastewater, highlighting their efficiency and feasibility. The main focus is on adsorption, ion flotation, membrane-based techniques, and electrochemical cells, with a particular emphasis on innovative approaches like the use of graphene oxide electrodes. The comparison and analysis section assesses each method’s removal efficiency, operational challenges, and costs, providing a critical perspective on their practical application in industrial settings.
Leveraging Machine Learning: Advancements in Cheating Detection Strategies for Ensuring Fair Online Gaming Environments
Authors: Zhang Lexuan , Wei Yuhan , Zhou Yitong
Published: August 2024

Cheating detection in online gaming is a crucial challenge that affects the fairness and integrity of virtual environments. This literature review delves into the advancements made in the field of cheating detection, focusing on machine-learning-based approaches and encrypted network traffic analysis. Various methodologies, including Support Vector Machines, Logistic Regression, and GPU acceleration, are explored in detecting cheating behaviors within different gaming scenarios. The review also examines the application of supervised learning techniques in Unreal Tournament III, showcasing their potential in identifying cheating instances. Additionally, the challenges posed by limited labeled data and covariate shifts in encrypted network traffic analysis are addressed through innovative solutions like the GCI framework. Insights into the interplay of data attributes and classification performance are provided, offering directions for future research. Overall, this review contributes to the understanding of cheating detection strategies and their implications for maintaining equitable and enjoyable online gaming experiences.
The Real Estate Restructuring Dilemma: Taking Chinese Market as an Example
Authors: Jiang Yutian
Published: August 2024

Against the backdrop of global economic integration, China’s real estate market, under the dual challenges of economic transformation and policy adjustments, has seen the dilemma of restructuring become increasingly prominent, exposing deep-rooted structural problems. This study delves into the restructuring dilemmas faced by China’s property market in the context of economic transformation and stringent policy adjustments. Based on a combination of structural equation modelling (SEM) and case study methodologies, this study examines the multifaceted financial, legal and market-based obstacles that real estate firms encounter in the restructuring process. The case studies explore in detail the realities of specific firms. Meanwhile, applying structural equation modelling helps to quantitatively assess these factors’ direct and indirect impact on restructuring outcomes. According to comprehensive analyses of the financial data, policy context and market dynamics of the firms involved, the study reveals core issues such as heavy debt burdens, asset depreciation and mismatched market demand. These factors amplify liquidity risk amidst stringent financial regulation and market deleveraging efforts. These findings suggest that the current restructuring framework needs more flexibility, and market-oriented delisting policies may accelerate the restructuring process. This study provides valuable insights for understanding the systemic risks associated with real estate restructuring. It offers policymakers and industry practitioners strategic guidance to address these complex challenges.
Applications of Polydopamine - Platinum Nanoparticle in Cancers
Authors: Liu Jiayu
Published: August 2024

Platinum nanoparticles (Pt NPs) are effective anticancer small molecule drugs. Cisplatin, which platinum particles generate when they enter the cell body, effectively kills cancerous cells. However, the specificity of Pt NPs targeting to cancer cells without affecting normal cells remains a big challenge. Due to the emphasis on the effectiveness of Pt NPs, researchers tried to decrease its toxicity by creating an organic metal framework (MOF) structure to envelope Pt NPs. Polydopamine (PDA), with its good biocompatibility and antioxidant properties, can be a carrier for transporting Pt NPs into cancerous cells. The PDA-Pt NPs combination has shown a significant increase in efficacy and fewer side effects. EpCAM antibody and Pt fixed with PDA carbon dots were used to target liver cancer cells specifically. Clinical trials on hepatocellular carcinoma treated with multi-functional NPs after traditional interventional treatment showed significant beneficial effects on outcomes. This review summarizes the individual compositions and functions of Pt NPs and PDA, as well as the combined complex and its clinical application. Future in vitro, in vivo, and clinical research is required to modify the structure of PDA-Pt NPs to reduce side effects and make them fit for more types of cancers.
Analysis of the Impact of Factory Wastewater on the Environment and Evaluation of Solutions
Authors: Wang Ruiying
Published: August 2024

This study analyzed the impact of factory wastewater on the environment and evaluated the effectiveness of current wastewater treatment methods. The research found that factory wastewater has caused serious pollution to the climate and surrounding water bodies, and has also had adverse effects on human health. At the same time, the current wastewater treatment methods have limitations in addressing the impact of factory wastewater on the environment. Therefore, the study proposed some innovative solutions for factory wastewater treatment in order to improve the negative impact of factory wastewater on the environment and human health. This research has important implications for the innovative solutions to factory wastewater treatment, providing important references for the management of factory wastewater.
Stock Performance after the US Federal Reserve Raised its Benchmark Interest Rate: Evidence from the ChiNext market in China
Authors: Sha Shuhan
Published: August 2024

In 2022, the US Federal Reserve raised its interest rate, which influenced the ChiNext market due to the spillovers. This paper utilizes ARIMA model to analyze closing prices from 2010 to March 2022. It will find out the relationship between the interest rate raised by the Fed and the ChiNext market. Influences on the ChiNext market are different in the short run and the long run. In the short run, raised interest rate has a positive impact on the closing prices, while that in the long run has an inverse impact. On of the possible reasons is that some stocks are related to exports and are periodic. Another reason is the time lag. Raised interest rate has further impact on the ChiNext and China’s stock market including RMB depreciation and capital flight. The research is a supplement for literature as it focus on the ChiNext market. Related studies lack. It will provide guidance to researchers who are exploring the correlation between interest rate and China’s stock market. It find outs the different effects of short-run and long-run and provide more perspectives from the causes of the difference and long-run implications. Due to the time lag, policymakers may not respond to changing interest rates in time. To minimize the potentially detrimental effect, they could employ forward guidance to communicate with the public about the expected future direction of monetary policy.
Desarrollo de la comprensión lectora: una experiencia reflexiva del niño lector
Authors: Jiménez Colina Karen Josefina , Hernández Pineda Soranni del Carmen , Castro Luis
Published: August 2024

Este artículo explora la experiencia del niño lector en el desarrollo de la comprensión lectora. A través de una mirada reflexiva, se analizan los diferentes procesos y estrategias que los niños utilizan para comprender textos de diversa complejidad, el propósito de la investigación es fortalecer el desarrollo de la comprensión lectora en los estudiantes de 5to grado sección A, de la Unidad Educativa José Ángel Lamas de Educación Primaria. El enfoque es cualitativo, bajo el paradigma crítico reflexivo, tipo investigación acción. En cuanto a la recogida de información se utilizó la entrevista, la observación, el cuestionario. Los resultados reflejaron que el modelo de Kemmis es flexible y puede ser adaptado a las necesidades de diferentes contextos y pueden ser utilizados para mejorar las prácticas pedagógicas y desarrollar nuevas estrategias para la enseñanza de la lectura. Se concluye que el estudio aporta información valiosa sobre la implementación de estrategias innovadoras para fortalecer la comprensión lectora en el contexto educativo.
Construcción de aprendizaje significativo en modalidad blended en universidades
Authors: Mateo Bustamante Adrian , Padilla Caballero Jesús Emilio Agustín , Naupay Gusukuma Alvaro Miguel , Aldana Bravo Gissela Del Pilar
Published: August 2024

La temática se ocupa del aprendizaje significativo vinculado al blended learning como un enfoque educativo con el potencial de promover el aprendizaje significativo al brindar a los estudiantes una diversidad de experiencias de aprendizaje que pueden adaptarse a sus necesidades e intereses individuales. El objetivo fue conocer cómo se construye el aprendizaje significativo en la modalidad blended en universidades. Metodológicamente de tipología básica; debido a que, permitió profundizar el conocimiento y comprender sobre el tema, se utilizó un diseño de investigación hermenéutico, realizando entrevistas semiestructuradas a 5 docentes expertos a nivel nacional e internacional. Los resultados mostraron que el constructivismo, la motivación, la reflexión y el uso de recursos digitales promueven la participación activa, la comprensión profunda y la construcción de aprendizajes significativos y conectados con experiencias previas. En conclusión, es clave profundizar en estrategias basadas en el constructivismo, la motivación, reflexión y uso de recursos digitales para generar aprendizajes significativos en educación blended.
Motivación y Estrategias para el Aprendizaje del Derecho Agrario en la nueva Universidad cubana
Authors: Castañeda Herris Valentín , García Cesar Jorge Luis
Published: August 2024

En las universidades cubanas se han encontrado deficiencias en el dominio del Derecho Agrario de los estudiantes que egresan de la Licenciatura en Derecho, causadas en lo fundamental por la baja motivación estudiantil hacia la asignatura y el escaso manejo de estrategias para potenciar el aprendizaje. Ante esta realidad latente, conlleva a realizar un estudio de tipo cuantitativo, correlacional y descriptivo en el que se aplicó el instrumento Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ), a 212 estudiantes con el objetivo de valorar las conductas motivacionales y las estrategias de aprendizaje para el estudio del Derecho Agrario. Ello permitió definir el perfil motivacional y cognitivo de la muestra de estudio. Se comprobó la necesidad de implementar procesos formativos que respondan a una mayor calidad de la gestión del conocimiento y el imperativo de comprender las aspiraciones sociales en materia agraria en las instituciones de Educación Superior.
Sosialisasi Pemanfaatan Lahan Perkarangan dalam Upaya Pemenuhan Konsumsi Keluarga
Authors: Lesmana Rina , Utomo Adymas Putro , Aisyah Siti , Nurul
Published: August 2024

Kegiatan ini bertujuan memberikan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan kepada masyarakat khususnya ibu-ibu rumah tangga (IRT) tentang pemanfaatan lahan perkarangan dalam pemenuhan gizi keluarga. Lahan perkarangan n merupakan lahan terbuka yang terdapat di sekitar rumah tinggal. Lahan ini jika dipelihara dengan baik akan memberikan lingkungan yang menarik, nyaman dan sehat, sehingga membuat kita betah tinggal di rumah. Pekarangan rumah dapat dimanfaatkan sesuai dengan selera dan keinginan kita. Misalnya dengan menanam tanaman produktif seperti tanaman hias, buah, sayuran, rempah-rempah dan obat-obatan. Dengan menanam tanaman produktif di pekarangan akan memberi keuntungan ganda, salah satunya adalah kepuasan jasmani dan rohani. Pemanfaatan lahan perkarangan salah satunya adalah dimanfaatkan sebagia kebun gizi yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai pemenuhan kebutuhan keluarga. Kebun gizi ini dapat dibuat di lahan pekarangan masingmasing warga. Kebun gizi memiliki arti penting, selain untuk menyediakan bahan pangan nabati yang terjamin kualitasnya, juga dapat menjadi sumber pendapatan bagi keluarga. Kebun gizi ini dapat ditanami sayuran, buah, serta tanaman bumbu atau empon-empon. Dari hasil panenan yang diambil di kebun gizi, kebutuhan akan vitamin dan mineral serta serat dari sayuran dan buah dapat terpenuhi dan masyarakat tidak perlu mengeluarkan uang untuk membelinya.
SAFEGUARDING THE EDUCATION RIGHTS OF CHILDREN OF SEXUAL WORKERS: A GENERAL REVIEW
Authors: Madhukullya Samikshya , Hazarika Anwesha , Hazarika Anurag
Published: August 2024

A fundamental human right, the right to an education is one that many nations deny to the offspring of sex workers. This abstract examines the difficulties these disadvantaged kids experience in getting access to a high-quality education and emphasizes how crucial it is to take into account their particular requirements. It talks about the prejudice and discrimination they experience, the absence of government assistance, and the socio cultural barriers that continue to keep them out of schools. It also highlights the need for specialized educational initiatives and regulations that guarantee every child an equal chance to study and develop while also empowering the children of sex workers to end the cycle of intergenerational vulnerability.
A STUDY ON SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT BEHAVIOUR OF YOUTHS OF NAGAON TOWN, ASSAM, INDIA
Authors: Sah Abhisek , Munoth Sakshi
Published: August 2024

The words savings and investments are often used interchangeably but conceptally they are different. Saving is an income set aside for meeting emergencies or fixed future needs whereas Investment is an assets made by channelizing the savings into productive use. Savings usually yields low or nil returns but investment if made with proper study, yields productive returns. This paper studies the various factors that influence youths for saving and investment in Nagaon town in Assam. A primary research is conducted on 150 respondents and their data is studied through frequency and percentage tables. A major finding from this research concludes that post graduated students, high income group people, and nuclear family members prefer to invest more. The most preferred mode of investment is Fixed Deposit at Bank and then second ranked preference is Life Insurance.
Uncovering the Hidden Variable: Corruption and the Underperformance of Zimbabwean Soccer Teams
Authors: Thomson Matenda  , Ferdinand M. Chipindi
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the factors contributing to the underperformance of Zimbabwean soccer teams, with a specific focus on the often-overlooked variable of corruption. Through a mixed-methods approach, combining statistical analysis and qualitative interviews, we identify the determinants of soccer success and propose strategies to address maladministration. Our findings suggest that corruption, alongside economic performance, talent pool size, experience, culture, and political factors, plays a significant role in national soccer team performance. However, the literature lacks exploration of these factors in the African context. Our research reveals a lack of clear strategic planning processes, inadequate governance structures, and limited financial incentives in Zimbabwean soccer clubs. We recommend education and training, business coaching, ethical leadership, transparency, accountability, and punitive measures for corruption to improve soccer development in Zimbabwe. This study contributes to the understanding of soccer development in Africa and highlights the need for urgent reforms to address corruption and maladministration in sports management.
Tone Nature of Nigerian English
Authors: Ngor Cornelius Iko-Awaji
Published: August 2024

Many research on tone in Nigerian English dwelt around Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba languages. This work acoustically analyzed tone in Nigerian English (NE) focusing on some other Nigerian indigenous languages. The intention is to investigate spoken English of other speakers of Nigerian Indigenous languages and to add to the existing data on tone in Nigerian English. The study is based on the corpus gathered from twenty (20) respondents made up of final year undergraduates, Masters of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy students taken from two Universities in Nigeria. The respondents major in English language, and they fall into variety lll of Banjo’s (1971) classification. This study adopts Metrical Phonology as its theoretical framework, and it employs perceptual and acoustic methods of data analysis. The findings reveal that majority of the respondents realized the weak syllables in again /әˈgein/, magnet /ˈmægnɪt/, tested /ˈtestɪd/ with high tone, as against the pronunciation of the “Control” who speaks the Standard British English (SBE). Acoustically, the spectral slides show that the articulatory quality of sounds realized by the respondents are heavy and thick which indicates the prosodic quality of the first acquired language of the respondents. It was discovered that the respondents used longer time to realize some syllables compare to that of the Control. This study concludes that elements of Nigerian indigenous languages found in Nigerian spoken English is evidence that the variety of Nigerian spoken English has the nature of tone language. This corroborates Gut, (2002); Udofot, (2007) and Fajobi (2012).
Information Literacy Skills of Librarians and Service Delivery in the 21st Century
Authors: Abdulkarim Abdullahi  , Margaret A. Amao  , Umar Abubakar  , Muhammad Murtala Ibrahim
Published: August 2024

The 21st century has witnessed a transformative shift in the role of librarians, driven by rapid advancements in information and communication technologies (ICTs). This research explores the critical importance of information literacy skills among librarians and their impact on service delivery in the modern library environment. Information literacy, encompassing the ability to locate, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, is an essential competency for librarians in facilitating access to the vast array of resources available to users. This study investigates into the various dimensions of information literacy, including digital literacy and ethical information use, highlighting their relevance in enhancing user engagement, resource accessibility, and lifelong learning. The analysis underscores the challenges faced by librarians in acquiring and maintaining these skills, such as lack of competency, poor internet connectivity, limited professional development opportunities as a result of inadequate funding, and institutional barriers. Despite these challenges, the research identifies opportunities for librarians to enhance their competencies through continuous professional development, collaboration, and integration of information literacy into library education curricula. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the role of information literacy in promoting digital citizenship, combating misinformation, and fostering an informed society. By examining the interplay between information literacy skills and library service delivery, this research provides a comprehensive understanding of how these skills contribute to the quality and effectiveness of library services. It also offers practical recommendations for library management, policymakers, and educators to support the ongoing development of information literacy competencies among librarians. Ultimately, this study highlights the indispensable role of information literacy in empowering librarians to navigate the complexities of the information age, thereby ensuring that libraries remain vital centers of knowledge, learning, and community engagement in the 21st century.
Sobre Matrices y Polirritmias
Authors: Lugos Abarca Josué Alexis
Published: August 2024

El presente artículo busca proponer un método de composición de polirritmias mediante el uso de la matemática. Para ello, empleamos la notación box y patrones de duración para construir un patrón rítmico con un pulso acentuado. Este pulso acentuado, denominado "pulso eje", se desplaza a lo largo de cada posición de la notación durational pattern, lo que nos permite obtener diferentes patrones rítmicos. Estos patrones se agrupan en una matriz, representando así una polirritmia. Posteriormente, proponemos la suma y resta de matrices como un recurso creativo para generar más polirritmias. Finalmente, como consecuencia de este método de composición, representamos visual y simbólicamente las polirritmias. Una matriz puede ser analizada como un sistema de ecuaciones lineales, lo que nos permite graficarla en el plano cartesiano.
WORKSHOP DAN PENDAMPINGAN PENYUSUNAN CLASSROOM ACTION RESEARCH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL GURU DI DESA CISAAT-SUBANG- JAWA BARAT
Authors: Solihatin Etin , Raharjo Raharjo , Maiwan Moh.
Published: August 2024

Berdasarkan fakta di lapangan dan diperkuat observasi awal, sebagian besar guru belum mampu merancang dan melaksanakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dengan baik. Salah satu kompetensi yang harus terus ditingkatkan yaitu kompetensi professional. Dengan penelitian Tindakan kelas, diharapkan dapat menghasilkan solusi ilmiah yang dapat dipertanggung jawabkan. Tujuan pengabdian pada masyarakat untuk membantu guru dalam meningkatkan kompetensi professional guru dalam menyusun proposal penelitian tindakan kelas. Metode yang digunakan yaitu workshop, diskusi, praktek pembuatan proposal PTK, pendampingan, presentasi. Hasil dari kegiatan yang utama yaitu peningkatan kompetensi profesionalguru melalui penyelesaian masalah melalui pembelajaran dikelasnya. Hasil lainnya meliputi Buku Panduan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas. E-ISBN: 978-623-97614-1-7; HKI Buku Panduan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas EC002023110121; Kegiatan Pengabdian terbit di media online Bantenkini dengan link  https://bantenkini.com/workshop-dan-pendampingan-classroom-action-research-tingkatkan-kompetensi-guru-di-desa-cisaat/ dan Antarwaktu.com dengan link https://antarwaktu.com/2024/08/workshop-dan-pendampingan-classroom-action-research-tingkatkan-kompetensi-guru-di-desa-cisaat/.
PELATIHAN KELOMPOK GURU DALAM MEMBUAT PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PROYEK
Authors: Rihatno Taufik , Sujarwo  , Nuraini Sri , Kurnianti Endang M. , Marini Arita , Safitri Desy , Ibrahim Nurzengky , Zahari Musril
Published: August 2024

Pelatihan kelompok guru dalam membuat pembelajaran berbasis proyek merupakan langkah penting dalam meningkatkan keaktifan siswa dalam kelas.  Dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran guru menjadi fasilitator, yang memberikan permasalahan berupa studi kasus yang nantinya akan diselesaikan pada siswa dalam bentuk proyek. Melalui pembelajaran berbasis proyek berarti memberikan siswa kesempatan untuk belajar melalui pengalaman langsung dan menerapkan pengetahuannya dalam situasi yang kontekstual. Dalam rangka menerapkan pembelajaran berbasis proyek, maka dilakukan pelatihan pada kelompok guru yang berimplikasi dalam membantu mengembangkan ketrampilan kritis, analisis, dan meningkatkan motivasi siswa.
Enhancing Quality Control in Bottled Water Production
Authors:   College of Science and Technology - Bani Walid-Libya, Musbah Jamal Ibrahim
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the weight consistency of half-liter bottled water produced by three local bottling plants (CNO, Shaimaa, and Dijla) using statistical quality control methods. Analysis of twelve samples from each plant revealed significant variability in bottle weights. Shaimaa exhibited the highest mean weight) (504.58 grams) and the most consistent production process. ANOVA and post-hoc tests confirmed significant differences in mean weights among the plants (p < 0.0001), with Shaimaa producing significantly higher weights compared to CNO and Dijla. Process capability analysis (Cpk) indicated that none of the plants consistently met weight specifications, highlighting the need for process improvements. These findings underscore the importance of rigorous quality control practices and continuous process improvement to ensure product consistency and meet customer expectations. Keywords: Quality Control, Bottled Water Production, Manufacturing Processes, Statistical Quality Control, Food and Beverage Industry, Total Quality Management
DESCRIPTION OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF ADOLESCENT WOMEN CLASS XI ABOUT THE IMPACT OF EARLY MARRIAGE FOR HEALTH IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2 BAUBAU YEAR 2022
Authors: Swardin Laode , Wa Ode Nur Syuhada
Published: August 2024

The rate of early marriage is still very high. Of course, women who marry early will also have many problems. The problems that will be faced, both in terms of physiology, psychology, economy, autonomy, education, and other unfavorable problems. The Indonesian government has enacted laws and regulations to reduce the incidence of early marriage, but in practice there are still many who do early marriage. As in Indonesia, in 2018 the number of women who married before the age of 18 reached 1,220,900 and made Indonesia ranked 10th in the country with the highest child marriage rate in the world. The type of research used is descriptive, which aims to determine the Knowledge Description of Class XI Teenage Girls about the Impact of Early Marriage on Health in SMA Negeri 2 Baubau. The population in this study was 251 people. The number of samples is 71 people. Data analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 22 for a univariate test by looking at, distributing, the proportion or percentage and frequency of knowledge among young women on the impact of early marriage on health.
The results showed that from 71 respondents who had good knowledge, 60 respondents (84.5%). Of the 71 respondents who have sufficient knowledge of 9 respondents (12,7%). Of the 71 respondents who have less knowledge of 2 respondents (2.8%). Based on the results of the study, the suggestion that can be put forward is that it is hoped that young women will get used to being active in getting information from anywhere about the negative health impacts that can be caused by early marriage. And it is also expected to improve his attitude towards the impact of early marriage so that it can be in line with his knowledge.
Career management, Employee Retention
Authors: Sari Rahayu
Published: August 2024

The development and growth of a company depends on quality human resources which can be obtained through employee training and development programs. Employee development is the target of training so that employees will be competent in carrying out their duties and can improve employees' skills, knowledge and experience in their work so that they can support their careers in the future. Career is a basic need for employees to gain social recognition in the family and economy. A career consists of all the jobs a person holds during his or her work. Some employees' work is part of a plan. Career management is the process of managing an employee's career which includes the stages of career planning activities, career development and counseling, as well as career decision making. Organizations can also support employees by creating an environment that enables growth and development amidst rapid change.
Developing an Effective High Commitment, High Performance Organization Through Honest, Collective and Public Conversations
Authors: Beer Prof. Michael
Published: August 2024

The field of organization development is fragmented and lacks a coherent and integrated theory and method for developing an effective organization. A 30-year action research program led to the development and evaluation of the Strategic Fitness Process (SFP). SFP is a structured leadership platform by which senior leadership teams can have a safe and productive honest, collective, and public conversation (nothing is hidden) with key people below them. The conversation is designed to learn about the enterprise’s capability to successfully achieve their leadership team’s espoused purpose, strategy, and cultural values for the enterprise. The intervention has been applied in hundreds of organizations around the globe. The research has identified a syndrome of seven silent barriers to effectiveness and a dynamic theory of organizational effectiveness. Empirical evidence from the 20-year study demonstrates that SFP always enables truth to speak to power safely and productively (no mistakes of defensiveness or blaming. The honest conversation develops a partnership between leaders and led. That partnership leads to higher trust and commitment by all to transform how the enterprise is organized, managed, and led. Improvements in effectiveness, trust, commitment, and performance occur. The amount of change depends on senior teams transforming silent barriers into strengths and on recycling of SFP periodically. In effect SFP becomes and ongoing strategic governance and learning process for continuous improvement in effectiveness of the organization and its leaders.
PRACTICE AND CHALLENGES ON AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT OF EFL YOUNG LEARNER’S WRITING SKILLS
Authors: Azizah Rizki , Muaamaroh  , Mauly Halwat Hikmah
Published: August 2024

Young learners’ English writing skill in EFL classroom setting is as essential to take into consideration as other English skills. For ensuring the progression-making, in term of monitoring the level of achievement, the authentic assessment offers various advantages that should not be taken for granted. This study aimed at investigating, 1) the assessment practice in the classroom, 2) the effectiveness of authentic assessment practice for assessing writing skill, and 3) the challenges of the practice. This study was a descriptive case study. The population of the study encompassed 31 learners in grade-5 elementary school. The instruments used for collecting the data were field notes yielded from classroom observation, transcript interview, and related documents. The result of the study performed that (1) the teacher employs several types of assessment, yet authentic assessment is the most preferrable in the practice, (2) the authentic assessment practice in the classroom is effectively depicting learners’ actual competence, comprising real-world relevance, and encouraging evaluation, and (3) the teacher encounters the challenging experience in designing acceptable assessment for learners with diverse level of English competence and the sufficient time, as well. In summary, this study has torched a light on the practice of authentic assessment in originally realizing the function of assessment. The different school setting, teaching experiences, learners’ language proficiency skills, and classroom environment might bring about a distinct result.
Persepsi Mahasiswa KPI terhadap Radio Insanya 100.8 FM Makassar Sebagai Alat Radio Pertahanan
Authors: Sri Hayuni  , Muhammad Shahr ad-Din  , M. Zakaria al-Anshuri
Published: August 2024

Persepsi mahasiswa KPI terhadap radio Insania 100.8 FM Makassar sebagai radio informasi dan dakwah.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperluas pengetahuan mengenai persepsi mahasiswa terhadap Radio KPI Insania 100.8 FM sebagai radio propaganda. Kajian ini dapat membantu meningkatkan perkembangan teori penyiaran radio, produksi di bidang komunikasi Islam dan radio, serta tentunya menambah pemahaman dan pengetahuan mengenai pengelolaan proses produksi siaran keagamaan Islam di radio. Insania 100. 8 FM Makassar. kaitannya dengan persepsi mahasiswa KPI terhadap media penyiaran sebagai sarana propaganda penyiaran. Hasil penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut: Pertama, memotivasi pendengar mendengarkan Radio Insaniya untuk memperluas pemahaman agama dan meningkatkan ilmu agama serta menerapkannya dalam aktivitas sehari-hari. Kedua, cara penyampaiannya sangat jelas dan penyampaiannya didasarkan pada informasi yang tersedia, sehingga ketika menyampaikan pesan mudah dipahami dan harus jelas karena bahasa yang digunakan sederhana. adalah kualitas program yang ditawarkan; Gangguan siaran jarang terjadi. Ketiga, materi yang diberikan oleh para ahli juga sangat baik, dan materi khotbahnya sesuai untuk. Rutinitas Radio Insania ini juga menyampaikan dengan memberikan contoh di nyata, masyarakat mengambil manfaat dan mempraktikkannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
Application of multi feature medical image fusion in biomechanics experimental teaching of sports rehabilitation
Authors: Liu Zhaoxia
Published: August 2024

With the increasing demand of society for sports rehabilitation, many colleges and universities have set up the sports rehabilitation biomechanics specialty, which has been listed as a professional basic course in some colleges and universities. However, there are still many problems in the experimental teaching of this course, such as the failure to recognize the human movements in medical images in a timely manner, which makes it impossible to judge whether the movements of motion rehabilitation are standard. However, multi feature medical image fusion can become a new method, which has been widely used in the application and research of medical images, and its position and role in teaching have been further strengthened. Multi feature medical image fusion can not only eliminate redundant information, but also maintain the original image information, and achieve better fusion results. Under the background of multi feature medical image fusion, this paper proposed a support vector machines (SVM) method based on mixed kernel function. This method not only makes the motion recognition of traditional Chinese medical images of motion rehabilitation biomechanics more accurate, but also faster. The experimental results showed that the recognition accuracy and recognition rate of the kernel function were 60.2% and 53.7% when the number of samples was 800. The recognition accuracy and recognition rate of SVM were 65.5% and 53.8%. The recognition accuracy and recognition rate of SVM based on mixed kernel function were 89.9% and 86.7%. This further proved that SVM based on mixed kernel function was superior to the other two methods in recognition accuracy and recognition rate, which proved the superiority of this method in rehabilitation motion recognition.
[العمانيون وتحرير شرق أفريقيا الدور البنّاء والسيرة الحسنة]
Authors:   أستاذ مشارك  في  جامعة السلطان قابوس –كلية التربية- قسم العلوم الإسلامية, يحيى الكندي الدكتور أحمد بن , ابوحماد الأستاذ الدكتور زياد عواد ,   أستاذ / جامعة السلطان قابوس- كلية التربية- قسم العلوم الاسلامية
Published: August 2024

تهدف هذه الدراسة إلى بيان مبادئ وأحكام السيرة الحسنة من خلال فقه الحرب عند العمانيين، وتوضيح وقائع حرب التحرير العمانية ضد البرتغاليين، وبيان الآثار الإيجابية للسيرة الحسنة في التعايش والتفاعل الحضاري للعمانيين في شرق إفريقيا.
Postoperative Visual Outcomes and the Influence of Optic Nerve Status on Visual Acuity in Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery of Non-functioning Pituitary Macroadenoma Patients
Authors: Phoominaonin I-sorn , Ariyaprakai Chanon , Sriamornrattanakul Kitiporn , Mongkolratnan Atithep , Niljianskul Nattawut , Akharathammachote Nasaeng , Wongsuriyanan Somkiat , Chonhenchob Areeporn
Published: August 2024

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate postoperative visual outcomes including visual acuity (VA) and visual field (VF), and the relationship of optic nerve status and postoperative VA improvement in non-functioning pituitary macroadenoma (NFPA) patients who underwent endoscopic endonasal surgery (EES).METHODS: Data of NFPA patients with visual impairment who underwent EES with tumor removal were retrospectively reviewed from 2017 to 2021. The postoperative visual outcomes (at least 6 months after surgery), and the relationship between optic nerve status and postoperative VA improvement were analyzed. The extent of resection, postoperative complications, and mortality were evaluated.RESULTS: Twenty-three patients were included in this study with 86.9% favorable vision after surgery. The VA and VF were separately analyzed. The postoperative VA showed 75.8% improved, 9% stable, and 15.2% worsened in preoperative VA impairment eyes. The optic nerve atrophy group had 65.3% improved, 13% stable, and 21.7% worsened VA. The normal optic nerve group had 52.9% improved, 35.4% stable, and 11.8% worsened VA. The p-value was 0.677 between the 2 groups. The postoperative VF examination showed 68.4% improved and 31.6% stable in VF defective eyes. The gross total resection of tumor provided more improvement of VA (72.2%) but not VF comparison with near-total and subtotal resection of tumor.CONCLUSION: The EES in NFPAs is considered safe with a satisfactory visual improvement rate. Optic nerve atrophy tends to have a higher rate of postoperative VA deterioration.
Interferensi Bahasa Daerah dalam Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab: Analisis Dampak pada Struktur Sintaksis dan Pemahaman Semantik
Authors: Hindun Hindun , Humaidi Humaidi
Published: August 2024

In learning Arabic, students will encounter and experience difficulties using language elements because they use local language patterns in the language being learned. This is called language interference. It leads to the deterioration of the language. The researcher intends to identify the types of interference, the factors affecting interference, and the solutions to avoid it. The method used is a descriptive analysis approach (qualitative). This research used the following tools: interview, observation, and documentation. The most important thing from the study results is that the types of language interference that often occur are phonetic, grammatical, semantic and word repetition. Factors that influence this interference are the environment, inherited habits in language interference and lack of correct vocabulary application. Some solutions to this problem are to increase listening and watching Arabic videos, films and songs, and increase applying and practising correct Arabic speech and according to Arabic grammar rules, and increase memorizing and understanding Arabic vocabulary
Pengaruh Kesesuaian Kompensasi, Sistem Informasi Akuntansi dan Keefektifan Pengendalian Internal Terhadap Kecenderungan Kecurangan Akuntansi
Authors: Fazriyah Intan , Jatnika Ika , Soedarwati Ernie , Kusnadi
Published: August 2024

Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak dari kesesuaian kompensasi, sistem informasi akuntansi, dan efektivitas pengendalian internal terhadap kemungkinan terjadinya kecurangan akuntansi.
Metodologi/Pendekatan: Peneliti menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan teknik purposive sampling untuk pengambilan sampel. Populasi penelitian adalah pegawai perusahaan perbankan di Kabupaten Purwakarta. Uji hipotesis menggunakan metode regresi linear berganda.
Hasil: Penelitian mengungkapkan kompensasi yang sesuai dan pengendalian internal yang efektif mempengaruhi kecenderungan kecurangan akuntansi, sedangkan sistem informasi akuntansi tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap kecenderungan tersebut.
Implikasi Praktis: Penelitian ini memberikan rujukan kepada perusahaan dalam membuat kebijakan mengenai kualitas informasi laba perusahaan.
Kebaruan: Penggunaan analisis SPSS Versi 20.
Determinan Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor di Kantor Samsat Kabupaten Purwakarta
Authors: Putri Herlinda Amanda , Resmi Rita Yunita , Widiarti Dewi
Published: August 2024

Tujuan: Penelitian ini menguji faktor-faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi wajib pajak dalam memenuhi kewajiban pembayaran pajak kendaraan bermotor di Kantor Samsat Kabupaten Purwakarta.
Metodologi/Pendekatan: Sampel pada penelitian ini yaitu 100 orang wajib pajak yang ditentukan dengan teknik Simple Random Sampling. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis menggunakan teknik analisis regresi linear berganda menggunakan IBM SPSS versi 26.0.
Hasil: Pemutihan denda PKB dan pembebasan BBNKB merupakan faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi secara signifikan kepatuhan wajib pajak kendaraan bermotor.
Implikasi Praktis: Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi terhadap pentingnya penyusunan kebijakan dalam rangka meningkatkan kepatuhan wajib pajak kendaraan di indonesia.
Kebaruan: Penelitian ini berkontribusi terhadap pengembangan literatur mengenai perpajakan.
Relationship Between Anthropometric Measurements with Radiation Dose During Screening Mammography
Authors: Hameed Doaa , Funjan Mawada M. , Al-Sabbagh Ahmed Abduljabar
Published: August 2024

The incidence of breast issues, such as breast cancer, has been increasing in Iraq in recent years. Nonetheless, early detection and screening initiatives utilizing mammography and complementary ultrasoand have substantially lowered mortailty rates from this emerging disease. This study examines the relationship between breast density classification in the right and left  breast, average glandular dose (AGD) for cranio-caudal (CC) and medio-lateral oblique (MLO) views, age,  body mass index (BMI) across three groups of patients and compresses breast thickness. The study of population comprises of 100 paired MLO and CC mammography obtained on one mammography unit in Alawiya Educational hospital. Twenty one out of 100 females have a lesion  (21%) of the total group and seventy nine out 100 females do not have a lesion ,representing 79% of total patients  .Mean patient age was 46.8 years and mean body mass index (BMI) was 31.25 .Mean compreessed breast thickness was 50.35 mm for cc and  61.12 mm for MLO. Univariate analysis displayed no association between AGD in CC and MLO views  with lesion in breast and BMI of patient ,negative association with age(P<0.05) ,BMI(P=0.694 for CC ,P=0.510 for MLO),lesion (P=0.209 for CC ,P=0.571 for MLO)  and the relationships between average glandular dose (of both CC and MLO) and compression breast thickness (of MLO and CC) are not statistically significant (r=0.001, p= 0.996for cc and r=0.079, P=0.267 for MLO).However, there is a statisitically significant moderate positive relationship between the compression breast thickness of MLO and CC  (r=-0.001, P=0.985 for cc and r=0.253** ,P=0.0001 for MLO).The AGD and dose in our routine mammography, the equivalent is within recommended limits, and the amount of radiation absorbed by glandular tissue is manageable.of breast. The study suggests a potential trend between both the average glandular dose during mammography, the breast lesions, age of patient ,compressed breast thickness  and BMI, there were  statistically significant between AGD , compressed breast thickness (CBT)  and age . While, there were no significant differences between AGD , BMI of body patient  and lesion of breast.
A Case Study with Hofstede’s Culture: Working Performance of Chinese Expatriates in Dubai
Authors: Wenchang Chen , Vasudevan Asokan , Arumugam Vasumathi , Zhang Jin , Balakrishnan Rajani , Rusuli Muhamad Saufi Che
Published: August 2024

This study investigates the working performance of Chinese expatriates in Dubai through the lens of Hofstede's cultural dimensions. It discusses the differences in culture between China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and how they affect the productivity of foreign workers. The theoretical framework for examining these cultural effects is Hofstede's model, which has six dimensions: power distance, individuality vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, uncertainty avoidance, long-term vs. short-term orientation, and indulgence vs. restraint. A questionnaire survey was used to gather information about the attitudes, values, and views of fifty Chinese expatriates in Dubai regarding Hofstede's cultural dimensions and work performance. 96% of the responses were valid, and 48 could be used after 2 were rejected for insufficient context. The studies revealed that power distance is highly related to Chinese expatriates' working performance in Dubai. On the other hand, individualism, long-term orientation, masculinity, uncertainty avoidance, and indulgence did not significantly affect the results. The performance of Chinese expatriates in the Middle East is of special interest to researchers studying cross-cultural management. It emphasizes how crucial cultural awareness and adaptation are for foreign workers and businesses in multicultural settings.
The Influence of Learning Discipline and Environment on Learning Outcomes at the Institut Bisnis Dan Komputer Indonesia
Authors: Sitanggang HD. Melva , Raja Edward Alezandro Lbn. , Raja Togu Harlen Lbn.
Published: August 2024

Every pupil and student needs to receive attention in improving their learning outcomes at every level of education they take. In this research, the research variables used are learning discipline (X1) and environment (X2) as independent variables and learning outcomes (Y) as the dependent variable.The research location is the Institut Bisnis Dan Komputer Indonesia where students from the class of 2022 are used as respondents or population and the sample is 45 people.Data was collected using a research instrument in the form of a questionnaire and then processed using SPSS 16. The SPSS processed results show that the influence of discipline on learning outcomes was 95.2%, the influence of the environment on learning outcomes was 92.4%, while the influence of learning discipline and the environment together they influence the learning outcomes of students in the class of 2022 at the Institut Bisnis Dan Komputer Indonesia  by 77.4%