bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Text understanding as a phenomenon of intercultural communication
Authors:   South Ural State University, Doronina Elena G.
Published: October 2023

The article examines the specifics of understanding a literary text in the aspect of intercultural communication. The purpose of the article is to show national characteristics in strategies for understanding a literary text. The results of an experiment conducted by the counter-text method, developed in the works of A. Novikov, are presented. The material for the experiment was the text “Before Dawn” by M. Prishvin, to each sentence of which respondents had to write down the first reaction that arose in their minds. The experiment involved 20 native speakers of Russian and Chinese, who are students of South Ural State University. Before the start of the experiment, foreign respondents confirmed their knowledge of Russian as a foreign language by passing the standardized test TRKI-1. Analysis of the experiment results showed that in the group of native Russian speakers the most frequent reaction is the PROGNOZ type, which is an assumption about how the text will unfold further. The respondents of this group actively engaged in dialogue with the author, and even argued with him. In the group of native Chinese speakers, the most frequent reaction was GENERALIZATION, which is a reduction of the meaning of a phrase to a more general statement. The identified differences allow us to speak about the existence of understanding strategies determined by the characteristics of national culture, including stereotypes of perception of certain phenomena that have developed during socialization. The article suggests the possible influence of the stereotype ‘Russians are a fighting nation’ on the understanding of M. Prishvin’s text by Chinese respondents. The article concludes that the knowledge, beliefs and expectations of an individual, formed under the influence of their native culture, form the basis for the interpretation of the text they perceive. In conclusion, the conditions for optimizing text understanding in intercultural communication are outlined.
Semantic structure of the lexeme ‘Tolerantnost’’ [Tolerance] in the modern Russian linguistic world-image
Authors:   Chelyabinsk State University, Vorontsova Tatiana A. , Kopylova Tatiana R. ,   Udmurt State University
Published: October 2023

This article is aimed to analyze a semantic structure of the lexeme ‘tolerantnost’’ [tolerance] that functions in the Russian linguistic world-image. The material was collected from the Russian National Corpus, associative dictionaries, texts of the modern Internet discourse: posts from social networks and forums with such requests as ‘Kak vy ponimayete tolerantnost’? [What do you understand under tolerance?], ‘Kak Vy ob”yasnyayete detyam, chto takoye tolerantnost’?’ [How do you explain to children what tolerance is?], ‘Kak vesti sebya tolerantno’ [How to behave tolerantly], etc. The choice of the material is conditioned by the research agenda to identify interpretation patterns of this unit given by modern native bearers of the simple Russian linguistic consciousness. The following approaches have been applied within the framework of this research work: semantic analysis of texts, a psycholinguistic method, the method of interpretation of semantic dominants, and a contextual method. The following results have been obtained during the course of the analysis. The obtained associate show that the unit ‘tolerantnost’’ [tolerance] is interpreted through ‘terpimost’’ [lenience], ‘delikatnost’’ [delicacy], ‘sderzhannost’’ [restraint]; native speakers of Russian associate tolerance with the processes of globalization, democratization of the society, and humanism. However, the analysis of the modern Internet users’ texts allows for the conclusion that the concept under investigation has a more complicated structure. Tolerance in these texts is characterized both as an attitude with a strong axiological component and as a behavior, an external manifestation. Tolerance as an attitude is divided by the authors into positive (‘terpimoye’ [tolerable] in relation to other people) and negative one (‘molchalivoye’ [silent] behaviour towards negative socially significant phenomena). Tolerant behavior manifests itself as complete indifference to what is happening. The analysis of the texts of the last two years indicates transformation of the original meaning of the unit ‘tolerantnost’’ [tolerance] due to the currently changing ideology in the Russian society: a negative connotation has been recorded with the predominant components of the meaning ‘ravnodushiye’ [indifference], ‘drugoy’ [other], ‘chuzhdyy’ [alien], ‘zapret/ tabu’ [prohibition/ taboo], ‘privnesennyi’ [foreign], ‘Zapad’ [West], ‘bolezn’’ [disease], etc.
Peningkatan Mutu Madrasah: Pendekatan Struktural, Kultural, dan Manajerial
Authors: Hardi SUHARDI
Published: October 2023

Madrasah are formal educational institutions with Islamic characteristics that must continue to improve their quality. We should be grateful that in the last twenty years many superior madrasas have started to emerge, but in general these are state madrasah which account for approximately 5% of the total number of existing madrasah. anti-private madrasas, which account for approximately 95%, must continue to be advocated to improve their quality. There are at least three approaches that can be taken to encourage madrasah to become superior educational institutions, namely structural, cultural, and managerial approaches. This paper will explain how these three approaches can be developed to improve the quality of madrasah education.
CUIDADOS DE ENFERMAGEM AO PACIENTE COM INSUFICIÊNCIA RENAL EM TRATAMENTO DE HEMODIÁLISE
Authors: Aguiar Monteiro Nayara Correia , Magalhães Davi Santos , Montenegro Magalhães Maria Érica , Do Nascimento Diego Ferreira , Morais Soares Francisco Mayron , Quintino Pereira Valente Mayenne Myrcea , da Silva Raimunda Magalhães
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: analisar as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre o cuidado de enfermagem para o paciente com doença renal crônica em tratamento de hemodiálise. Método: revisão integrativa realizada nos meses de agosto a novembro de 2022, cujas bases de dados foram: LILACS, BDENF, MEDLINE e SciELO. Foram incluídos artigos e teses que contemplem o objetivo proposto, classificados como originais publicados nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol, nos últimos 05 anos, disponíveis completos eletronicamente. Foram excluídos artigos incompletos, pagos, duplicados e que não contemplavam o tema abordado no estudo. Foram encontrados 1.340 trabalhos, 239 foram selecionados após a primeira análise, e 11 entraram na amostra final. Resultados: dentre os cuidados de enfermagem identificou-se aqueles voltados para prática assistencial, apontando o elevado risco para as infecções em decorrência do comprometimento da imunidade, as comorbidades e alimentações inadequadas do paciente dialítico, monitoramento dos sinais vitais, sendo de suma importância que a enfermagem possua atitudes críticas frente á assistência prestada a esse público. Bem como os cuidados voltados para o biopsicossocial desse paciente, buscando-se proporcionar um perfeito estado de equilíbrio emocional, através das intervenções com práticas integrativas e complementares, tais como musicoterapia e aromaterapia; criação de vínculos com familiares. Além dos cuidados de enfermagem diretamente ligados com a fístula arteriovenosa e o cateter venoso. Conclusões: os cuidados de enfermagem ao paciente dialítico englobam toda uma atenção biopsicossocial desse individuo, perpassando os cuidados tecnicistas, englobando uma assistência humanizada.
Development of new methods for predicting hygienic standards for the content of medicines in the air of the working area on the example of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Authors: Tonshin Anton A. , Tkacheva Tatiana A. , Kautina Svetlana V. , Golubeva Margarita I.
Published: October 2023

Introduction. Experts predict the hygienic standards of medicines in Russia in accordance with the methods common to all medicines (MG 1.1.726-98), developed more than 25 years ago on the basis of experimental materials obtained during the rationing of 66 medicines. By 2023, the content of more than 230 medicines of various pharmacological orientation has already been normalized in the air of the working area. Such an array of experimental materials makes it possible to study the relationship between the values of standard toxicological and pharmacological indicators and hygienic standards approved by law, already within the framework of individual pharmacological groups of drugs with the same mechanism of action, as well as to develop new forecasting approaches taking into account the specifics of pharmacological actions.

The study aims to evaluate existing and develop new computational methods for predicting hygienic standards for the content of medicines in the air of the working area, taking into account the specifics of pharmacological action on the example of a group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Materials and methods. Scientists studied the pharmacological group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The main method of the study was a multiple correlation and regression analysis of the relationship between the values of hygienic standards and the values of toxicological and pharmacological parameters. As a mathematical model, the authors adopted a double logarithmic model. We evaluated the suitability of the mathematical model by Fisher's F-criterion, the statistical significance of the regression coefficients by the Student's t-criterion, the quality of approximation by the standard deviation, and the accuracy of the calculation by the average multiplicity of differences.

Results. Experts have identified in a group of 15 non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances normalized in the air of the working area, a reliable relationship between the values of toxicometry parameters and the values of therapeutic doses, on the one hand, and the values of hygiene standards, on the other. Scientists have developed and selected the most accurate and statistically significant formulas for calculating the safe concentrations of this group of drugs in the air of the working area. We found that the accuracy of the formulas developed by us, taking into account the specifics of the pharmacological action, is higher than that of the formulas from MG 1.1.726-98. From the formulas developed earlier, equations with greater accuracy for the hygienic rationing of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been identified.

Conclusion. Taking into account the specifics of the pharmacological action of medicines when developing mathematical models for calculating the hygienic standard increases the accuracy of the forecast.
KULTUR SOSIAL PEMERINTAHAN
Authors: Azzahra Nadia
Published: October 2023

Artikel ini membahas hubungan sosial budaya dengan efektivitas birokrasi modern. Sosiokultural mengacu pada pola nilai, norma, dan kepercayaan suatu masyarakat. Di sisi lain, birokrasi modern adalah sistem administrasi kompleks yang ada di pemerintahan, organisasi, dan lembaga (Mustanir et al., 2022). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi bagaimana sosial budaya mempengaruhi kinerja birokrasi modern. Melalui analisis literatur dan penelitian sebelumnya, artikel ini mengidentifikasi beberapa elemen kunci budaya sosial yang berdampak pada efektivitas birokrasi, seperti kepercayaan, saling ketergantungan, sikap terhadap perubahan dan komunikasi (Mustanir, 2019). Diakui bahwa budaya sosial yang kuat dan positif dapat meningkatkan efisiensi birokrasi modern. Kepercayaan yang tinggi antara karyawan, pimpinan, dan masyarakat secara luas menciptakan lingkungan kerja yang kolaboratif dan produktif.. (Akhmad et al., 2006)Kata Kunci: Kultur sosial, birokrasi modern, efektivitas, kepercayaan, saling ketergantungan, sikap terhadap perubahan, komunikasi.
Pelatihan OSF Ricardo A Lopo
Authors: Lopo Ricardo A , Purwoko Aurelia Dante Putri
Published: October 2023

Pelatihan OSF pendidikan karakter
The ghost in the legal machine: algorithmic governmentality, economy, and the practice of law
Authors: Harkens Adam
Published: October 2023

Purpose - This paper investigates algorithmic governmentality - as proposed by Antoinette Rouvroy – specifically in relation to law. It seeks to show how algorithmic profiling can be particularly attractive for those in legal practice, given restraints on time and resources. It deviates from Rouvroy in two ways. Firstly, it argues that algorithmic governmentality does not contrast with neoliberal modes of government, in that it allows indirect rule through economic calculations. Secondly, that critique of such systems is possible, especially if the creative nature of law can be harnessed effectively.Design/methodology/approach - This is a conceptual paper, with a theory-based approach, that is intended to explore relevant issues related to algorithmic governmentality as a basis for future empirical research. It builds on governmentality and socio-legal studies, as well as research on algorithmic practices and some documentary analysis of reports and public-facing marketing of relevant technologies.Findings – This paper provides insights on how algorithmic knowledge is collected, constructed, and applied in different situations. It gives examples of how algorithms are currently used, and how trends are developing. It demonstrates how such uses can be informed by socio-political and economic rationalities. Research limitations – Further empirical research is required to test the theoretical findings. Originality/value - This paper takes up Rouvroy’s question of whether we are at the end(s) of critique, and seeks to identify where such critique can be made possible. It also highlights the importance of acknowledging the role of political rationalities in informing the activity of algorithmic assemblages.
Pelatihan Demetrius Uas
Authors: Uas Demitrius , Rahardjo David Setiawan
Published: October 2023

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The biases of experts: An empirical analysis of expert witness challenges
Authors: Chin Jason , Lutsky Michael
Published: October 2023

Biased expert witnesses pose a distinct challenge to the legal system. In the criminal sphere, they have contributed to several wrongful convictions, and in civil cases, they can protract disputes and reduce faith in the legal system. This has inspired a great deal of legal-psychological research studying expert biases and how to mitigate them. In response to the problem of biased experts, courts have historically employed procedural mechanisms to manage partiality, but have generally refrained from using exclusionary rules. Canada diverged from this position in 2015, developing an exclusionary rule in White Burgess Langille Inman v Abbott and Haliburton Co. In this article, we assembled a database of 229 Canadian bias cases pre- and post-White Burgess to evaluate the impact that this case had on the jurisprudence. The data suggests that White Burgess increased the frequency of challenges related to expert biases, however, did not noticeably affect the proportion of experts that were excluded. This suggests that the exclusionary rule introduced in White Burgess did not significantly impact the practical operation of expert evidence law, as it pertains to bias. We conclude by recommending that one way for courts to better address the problem of biased experts is to recognize the issue of contextual bias.
The nature of management control system
Authors: rahmawati Fika
Published: October 2023

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E-commerce Ecosystems and Their Role in Education and Digital Business Growth: A Literature Review
Authors: Shofiroh Nadziyah
Published: October 2023

The advent of digital technologies has ushered in an era of profound transformation in both education and business landscapes. This literature review explores the transformative impact of e-commerce ecosystems on education and digital business growth. E-commerce has democratized educational resources, enhancing accessibility and personalization. It has also enabled businesses to expand globally, streamline operations, and improve competitiveness. The review emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between education and digital business, highlighting the importance of a well-educated, digitally literate workforce. The findings underscore the need for institutions to embrace e-commerce elements in education and businesses to invest in employee digital literacy. Overall, this review provides crucial insights into the dynamic interplay of technology, education, and commerce in the digital age.
Pelatihan Aurelia Dante Putri Purwoko
Authors: Purwoko Aurelia Dante Putri , Rahardjo David Setiawan
Published: October 2023

Pelatihan OSF Deskriminasi dan Perizinan rumah ibadah
Sinh thái đất trang trại chăn nuôi trong cuộc chiến chống biến đổi khí hậu
Authors: Nhân Sơn
Published: October 2023

Trong nhiều biện pháp chống biến đổi khí hậu thế giới đang nghiên cứu và áp dụng, không phải lúc nào cũng là những thứ tối tân, hiện đại và lớn lao kỳ vĩ. Có những biện pháp thuộc về cải tiến phương thức nuôi trồng, và thực tế đã cho thấy hiệu quả đo đếm được, bằng những tín chỉ có khả năng quy đổi thành giá trị tiền tệ thông qua mậu dịch carbon. Hiệu quả này có thể xem như vế số 1 của mệnh đề nguyên lý trao đổi giá trị môi sinh-tiền tệ, trường hợp tạo ra thặng dư sinh thái. Bài viết này đề cập tới một trường hợp tiêu biểu của thế giới, và xem xét cơ sở khoa học của nguyên lý vận hành, trực tiếp liên quan. Sau cùng, một số ý kiến về những điều kiện cần có chuẩn bị cho triển khai trong thực tiễn tại Việt Nam sẽ được trình bày.
Introduction to Management and organizations
Authors: Ningtias Devi Nakafah
Published: October 2023

Manajer adalah seseorang yang bertugas/bertanggung jawab mengkoordinasikan keseluruhan pekerjaan dari orang lain, dimana dari aktivitas yang dilakukan oleh manajer tersebut organisasi dapat mencapai tujuannya.
A Third Place for the Law Library: Integrating Library Services with Academic Support Programs
Authors: Walker David C.
Published: October 2023

While academic support programs3 have become more or less standard inlaw schools during the twenty-first century, they are constantly changing shape.Law librarians can take advantage of this to reinvent and reposition themselves inthe legal academy and, in doing so, add new value to legal education. Currently, lawlibrarians guide students through the process of acquiring legal information; workingwith academic support programs would allow them to take the next step andguide students in converting that information into legal knowledge
pandangan dasar ekonomi islam
Authors: Vadya Sahra
Published: October 2023

Pandangan Ekonomi IslamEkonomi Islam memandang bahwa kelangkaan (scarcity) bukanlah problem yang asasi dari ekonomi manusia. Sehingga persoalan produksi, baik apa, bagaimana dan untuk siapa komoditas akan diproduksi, bukan prioritas pembahasan ekonomi Islam. Islam diturunkan tidak secara khusus untuk menyelesaikan problem tersebut. • Problem produksi solusinya cukup diserahkan pada akal manusia. Tanpa bantuan dari Islam-pun, akal manusia dengan sendirinya akan mampu menyelesaikan problem produksi barang dan jasa tersebut.
Yoruba Nation Independence: A Biblical and Theological Perspective
Authors: Ilesanmi Dele Alaba
Published: October 2023

Indeed, one can make a compelling argument that freedom from slavery is the primary theme and message of the Bible. For example, in the Book of Exodus, the Hebrew people are delivered from slavery in Egypt to have a separate nation of their own which God had already promised them. This extraordinary moment of freedom is foreshadowed in Genesis and then recapitulated throughout the rest of the Hebrew Scriptures. No doubt, Biblical independence has a theological component that sets it apart. It is the purpose of God for His people who are in captivity to be set free so that they can go and serve Him.
The Application of Wavelet Deconvolution for Noise Reduction in Seismic Data
Authors: Falowo Moses , Omigie Olisa-emeka , Alakuko Richard
Published: October 2023

Seismic data plays a crucial role in investigating subsurface geological structures, but it is often contaminated by noise that reduces interpretability. This study investigates the application of wavelet deconvolution for enhancing seismic data quality by attenuating noise. The methodology involves the preprocessing of field data from Wyoming's Teapot Dome, implementation of trace-by-trace wavelet deconvolution, and evaluation of improvements. Key preprocessing steps include geometry correction, brute stack, refraction statics, and airblast and ground roll noise removal. Optimal deconvolution parameters of 85s operator length and 16s gap length are determined through testing. Results demonstrate wavelet deconvolution effectively improves resolution and signal-to-noise ratio by reducing noise levels across the frequency spectrum, with maximum attenuation at lower frequencies below 10 Hz. The technique successfully preserves reflection signals and geological information while removing noise components. This study underscores the value of wavelet deconvolution for practical applications in enhancing seismic data quality and enabling accurate subsurface characterization. Further optimizations of the algorithm through adaptive wavelet selection and tuning could extend its performance across diverse datasets.
The contemporary stable isotope hydrology of Lake Suigetsu and surrounding catchment (Japan) and its implications for sediment-derived palaeoclimate records
Authors: Rex Charlie , Tyler Jonathan , Nagaya Kazuyoshi , Staff Richard , Leng Melanie , Yamada Keitaro , Kitaba Ikuko , Kitagawa Junko , Kojima Hideaki , Nakagawa Takeshi
Published: October 2023

The Lake Suigetsu sediment cores exemplify a high-quality archive of palaeoclimatic change in East Asia during the past 150 ka. Robust interpretation of stable isotope-based proxy reconstructions from the Suigetsu cores can be aided by a greater understanding of the factors affecting the isotope composition of the lake and how it relates to that of precipitation. Here we use extended contemporary monitoring to establish the factors affecting the stable isotope composition (δ18O, δ2H and d-excess) of precipitation, river water and lake water in the catchment surrounding Lake Suigetsu, central Japan. We show that the composition of precipitation is influenced by the dual East Asian Monsoon system, producing minima in δ18O and δ2H and semi-annually varying d-excess values across the year. These signals are then transferred to the lake system, where they are combined with secondary local influences on lake water composition: homogenisation with existing catchment waters, a catchment transit lag, the interaction with saline water from the nearby Sea of Japan, and evaporative enrichment during summer. Our observations suggest that the palaeo-isotope composition of Lake Suigetsu was closely related to the behaviour of the East Asian Monsoon. We highlight lake stratification and proxy seasonality as critical components of signal interpretation.
Temporal and Spatial Satellite Data Augmentation for Deep Learning-Based Rainfall Nowcasting
Authors: Baydaroğlu Özlem , Demir Ibrahim
Published: October 2023

Climate change has been associated with alterations in precipitation patterns and increased vulnerability to floods and droughts. The need for improvements in forecasting and monitoring approaches has become imperative due to flash floods and severe flooding. Rainfall prediction is a challenging but critical issue owing to the complexity of atmospheric processes, the spatial and temporal variability of rainfall, and the dependency of this variability on several nonlinear factors. Because excessive rainfall is the cause of natural disasters such as floods and landslides, accurate real-time rainfall nowcast is critical for the necessary precautions, control, and planning. In this study, rainfall nowcasting has been studied utilizing NASA Giovanni satellite-derived precipitation products and the convolutional long short-term memory (ConvLSTM) approach, which is a variation of LSTM. Due to data requirements of deep learning-based prediction methods, data augmentation is performed using interpolation techniques. The study utilized three types of satellite-derived rainfall data, including spatial, temporal, and spatio-temporal interpolated rainfall data, to conduct a comparative analysis of the results obtained through nowcasting rainfall. This research examines two catastrophic floods that transpired in Türkiye Marmara Region in 2009 and Central Black Sea Region in 2021, which are selected as the focal case studies. It also explores the suitability of a nowcast model for various flood events, while also examining the impact of data augmentation on the nowcast.
Colour crowding explained as adaptive integration of target with flankers
Authors: D'Errico Giovanni , Burr David Charles , Cicchini Guido Marco
Published: October 2023

Crowding is the inability to recognize an object in clutter, usually considered a fundamental low-level bottleneck to object recognition. Recently, however, it has been suggested that crowding, like predictive phenomena such as serial dependence, may result from optimizing strategies that exploit redundancies in natural scenes. This notion leads to several testable predictions, such as crowding being greater for non-salient targets and, counter-intuitively, that flanker interference should be associated with higher precision in colour judgements, leading to lower overall error rate. Here we measured colour discrimination in forced choice, for isolated targets and for targets flanked by stimuli of variable colour. The results verified both predictions, showing that while crowding can affect object recognition, it may be better understood not as a processing bottleneck, but as a consequence of efficient exploitation of the spatial redundancies of the natural world.
Testing Exploratory Narrative Processing as a Mechanism of Change in Identity Status Processes over Four Years in College-Going Emerging Adults
Authors: Turner Kit , Lilgendahl Jennifer , Syed Moin , McLean Kate C.
Published: October 2023

We examined the critical task of emerging adulthood – identity development – via analyses of trajectories of identity exploration and commitment over the college years, as well as whether narrative processing of important events during this period served as a mechanism of identity exploration and commitment. We took advantage of a unique and comprehensive longitudinal design, which included 12 waves of data, both quantitative and qualitative assessments, collected over four years, on two distinct college campuses in the Northwestern and Northeastern regions of the United States (Wave 1, n = 639; growth models using all waves, n = 251). Analyses for this study were pre-registered after data collection was complete. We first examined trajectories of exploration and commitment via the dual-cycle identity model. Second, we examined whether exploratory processing in the narration of future self-defining memories at specific waves predicted changes in exploration and commitment in subsequent waves. Findings indicated that exploration and commitment showed trajectories typically viewed as normative (e.g., increasing adaptive forms of exploration and commitment), although trajectories for those at higher socio-economic statuses differed by showing more exploration and less commitment. We failed to find evidence that exploratory processing predicted changes in exploration and commitment. Implications include distinctions in measurement and theoretical approaches to the study of identity development, the need for greater understanding of what is developing before theorizing how it develops, and the limitations of what is considered normative without attention to structural constraints, such as social class.
On the Adaptive Reliance on Fuzzy Memory Representations in Adult Aging
Authors: Greene Nathaniel R. , Naveh-Benjamin Moshe
Published: October 2023

According to fuzzy-trace theory, human cognition is driven by evolutionary and ontogenetic pressures to rely on less precise gist representations rather than retaining verbatim representations, especially in older adulthood, where declines in episodic memory are well-documented. Older adults’ reliance on gist representations is often viewed through a negative lens, as such representations can contribute to false memories. However, their ability to remember gist details of past episodes may also confer advantages, especially in situations where memory is most deficient, as in remembering where someone was encountered. Remembering the gist of past experiences may lead to “well-enough” performance in some situations, enabling older adults to remember just enough details to avoid catastrophic memory errors. Thus, in contrast to the many negative views about adult age-related changes in memory, the preservation of gist in older adulthood can have a positive impact and may speak to the evolutionary benefit of gist representations in situations in which human memory is severely limited.
A Smartphone App Effectively Facilitates Mothers’ Mind-Mindedness: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Larkin Fionnuala , Oostenbroek Janine , Lee Yujin , Hayward Emily , Fernandez Amy , Wang Ying , Mitchell Alex , Li Lydia , Meins Elizabeth
Published: October 2023

The efficacy of a smartphone app intervention (BabyMind©) in facilitating mind-mindedness was investigated in a randomized controlled trial, assigning mothers and their 6-month-olds (N=152; 72 girls, 146 White) to intervention or active control conditions. Mothers who had received the BabyMind© app intervention scored higher for appropriate (d = .61, 95% CI .28, .94) and lower for non-attuned (d = -.55, 95% CI -.92, -.18) mind-related comments at follow-up (age 12 months), compared with their control group counterparts. Adjusting for missing data did not alter this pattern of findings. Mothers’ baseline parental reflective functioning did not moderate these relations. Results are discussed in terms of the benefits of early intervention and exploring the efficacy of the app in more diverse populations.
EVALUASI KEBIJAKAN TELEMEDICINE PSIKIATRI LOKA BNN
Authors: Prawtiwi Utari Dwi , Hanita Margaretha , Kurniawati Kurniawati
Published: October 2023

Gangguan penyalahgunaan narkoba menjadi permasalahan yang kompleks, hal ini karena memberi dampak pada fisik, psikis dan sosial. Fenomena sosial yang kerap muncul pengguna narkoba juga mengalami masalah kejiwaan, juga sebaliknya. Pandemi Covid 19 lalu, memberikan efek pada perawatan pasien yang berhubungan dengan kesehatan jiwa. Kebijakan Pelayanan Kesehatan Telemedicine yang dikeluarkan oleh  Perhimpunan Dokter Spesialis Kedokteran Jiwa Indonesia (PDSKJI) telah mengeluarkan surat keputusan No. 016/SK/PDSKJI/VI/2020 tentang panduan etikolegal yang mencakup panduan etik dan hukum. Artikel ini akan memberikan analisis terkait evaluasi kebijakan Telemedicine dalam bidang psikiatri yang dilakukan pada Loka Rehabilitasi BNN Kalianda. Artikel ini menganalisis evaluasi pelayanan publik yang telah dilakukan kepada klien di Loka Rehabilitasi BNN Kalianda. Analisis evaluasi yang dilakukan terkait spesifikasi program kebijakan, modelling program kebijakan, forcasting pada evaluabilitas kebijakan dan feedback dari kebijakan tersebut. Analisis data didukung dengan metode kualitatif, dengan wawancara kepada informan yang merupakan klien dari loka rehabilitasi. Evaluasi yang ditermukan bahwa kebijakan telemedicine pada bidang psikiatri di Loka Kalianda BNN, tidak berjalan sesuai dengan standar operasional prosedur sehingga klien tidak dapat maksimal mendapatkan manfaat dari layanan, perlu dikaji kembali terkait frekuensi layanan yang tidak dapat memberikan konseling yang maksimal hal ini juga didukung dengan survey kepuasan tidak didapatkan pula.
The Interplay of Firm, Industry, and Macroeconomic Factors in the Stock Returns of the Non-Financial Sector in Nepal
Authors: Khadka Srijana , Khadka Ajya Kumar
Published: October 2023

This research paper focused on the impact of firm-specific, industry-specific, and macroeconomic variables as it examined the dynamics of stock returns in the Nepalese non-financial sector. The study incorporated a comprehensive analysis of existing literature, methodology, and empirical findings from various studies conducted in Nepal and other countries. Five hydropower companies were the sample of the study. Pearson correlation result showed a negative correlation with a strong inverse relationship between the tangibility of a firm's assets and its stock returns. A significant negative correlation with inflation indicates a moderate inverse relationship between the inflation rate and stock returns. Regression results showed that companies' asset tangibility significantly impacts stock return. Firm size and gross domestic product did not have a statistically significant effect on stock return. However, the inflation rate and exchange rate significantly impacted stock return. Based on the study's findings, policymakers can consider implementing measures to promote a conducive environment for stock market development. This may include improving corporate governance frameworks, enhancing transparency and disclosure requirements, facilitating investor education programs, and ensuring macroeconomic stability through sound monetary and fiscal policies.
Socio-cultural Aspect of Household Waste Management and Its Effects on Public Health
Authors: Adhikari Ram Prasad , Adhikari Bhashkar Chandra , Karki Rojina , Ghising Dev Kumar , Basnet Dipesh , Sapkota Shrisha , Lama Kiran , Dahal Sabita
Published: October 2023

The main goal of this study is to analyze the knowledge and practices of solid waste management and its effects on public health. Hypotheses of the study were- There was no significant association between Religious and cultural practices and the causes of waste production, between knowledge of solid waste and methods of solid waste management, between place of residence and methods of cleanliness, between place of residence and solid waste management, between solid waste management and its effect on public health. Analytical research design was applied and the lottery method was administered to select the area and required number of respondents. Equal number of respondents (50 of each) from 3 selected local governments (Hetauda sub-metropolitan, Thaha Municipality and Gadhi rural Municipality), out of 10 local governments, were taken and administered interview schedule to collect the data. The data has been collected in 2023. People had knowledge of solid waste categories but they managed the waste in unscientific way. Seventy-two percent of respondents threw the solid waste everywhere. So, the knowledge did not play the vital role to manage solid wastes. There was no significant association between knowledge of solid waste categories and the method of solid waste management (p>0.916). The consumerism culture and the celebration of various festivals had higher contribution to produce solid wastes. Incineration was the most favorable method of solid waste management in both rural and urban areas which had resulted the spread of various diseases. The people themselves should be aware and responsible to protect their own health by their own effort.
The Expenditure Patterns and Consumer Rationality
Authors: Joshi Uttam Lal
Published: October 2023

Emerging issue in consumer behavior theory is consumer rationality where it has certain relationship with income and expenditure of consumers. Consumer rationality is binary dependent variable which can be expressed in three dimensions- price, quality and brand. The major objective of this study is to examine the relationship of consumer rationality with income and expenditure of the consumers. It aims to explain the impact of income and expenditure on consumer rationality. Primary data are obtained from the survey questionnaire from Hetauda sub- metropolitan city and entered into statistical software e.g. SPSS and E-Views for inferential analysis then binary logistic regression model is used for the relationship of consumer rationality with income and expenditure of the consumers. Binary logistic results show expenditure and number of family members are significant at 5 percent and 10 percent level of significance for consumer rationality on price. Income and expenditure are significant at 5 percent level and number of family members is significant at 10 percent level of significance for quality dimension. Expenditure of the consumers is significant at 5 percent level and occupation is significant at 10 percent level for brand. So consumer rationality is influenced by income and expenditure of the consumer where higher the level of income and expenditure show the higher awareness towards rationality.
Role of Remittance in Gender Transformation- A Study of Women Labor Migration in Pokhara Metropolitan City
Authors: Chaudhary Anchala
Published: October 2023

The power, authority, and empowerment attained with the aid of economic capitals not only aids in the transformation of gender roles, but social and cultural capital also facilitates various facets of life, including: the standard of education, the types of employment involvement, the level of awareness, the types of family living, and the modes of interaction. As a result, both benefits and drawbacks can be found in the daily lives of both migrants and non-migrants due to the growing trend of female labor migration. In a traditionally patriarchal nation like Nepal, the migration of women for labor raises moral concerns about their moral decency as they struggle to reintegrate into their families and communities. The gender shift in the slum community of Pokhara Metropolitan City, Nepal, is the main emphasis of this paper's examination of the various features of remittances and ways through which they are transferred. Particular focus is placed on the conversion of economic capital into social and cultural capital as well as the function of proxy managers in managing household duties and remittances. Data from both secondary literature and original sources are used to support the arguments made here. The data came from 199 households of women migrants' families who had moved away at least three years prior to the survey, which was conducted between March and July 2022. The data collecting and analysis techniques used were both quantitative and qualitative. The numerous facets of remittances are examined in this paper. The findings explain the diverse forms of capital accumulation and how women gain more influence in various spheres of social life. The study also offers a more nuanced view of how women are becoming more involved in household decision-making as a result of economic empowerment and how to address forthcoming socio-cultural barriers that prevent their engagement in public sphere.
Study of Nepali Sculptures Reveals Hindu-Buddhist Religious Harmony in Nepal
Authors: Ojha Niranjan
Published: October 2023

In a multi-religious country like Nepal, religious harmony is essential for sustaining peace and calmness. Religious discord in society may result if religious concord is not addressed. Despite the fact that Nepal is a secular country with a Hindu majority, Buddhists remain crucial and inseparable elements of Nepalese society. They have lived in religious harmony in Nepal. At the period, there were no religious riots or tensions between Hindus and Buddhists. According to the Principle of Religious concord, when two cultures meet and interact, religious ideas will be exchanged, with the dominant culture prevailing. Harmony in cultures and customs evolved in Nepal for a variety of reasons. Because of their social acceptance and respect in society, Buddhists have become a vital part of it. Buddhism is seen as a component of Hindu philosophy by Hindus, and vice versa. In recent years, however, they have sought to differentiate themselves by religiously violating decades of peace and harmony. The purpose of this research is to examine the critical factors that contribute to religious harmony in a multi-faith society, as well as the reflection of religious harmony in Nepali sculptures. An in-depth interview and library research technique are used to investigate the topic of religious harmony. The goal of this article is to examine the underlying factors that lead to religious harmony in a multi-religious community, as well as its reflection in Nepali sculptures. This study also looks at the elements that influence harmony in the setting of Nepali sculptures. As a result, the conversation strives to foster long-term religious harmony between Nepal's Hindu and Buddhist religious communities. The findings may motivate them to keep strong connections.
Impact of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour on Organizational Commitment: Evidence from University Faculty
Authors: Poudel Resam Lal
Published: October 2023

The present research has been carried out to determine the OCB impact on OC (Organizational Commitment) among university teachers (faculty members). Positivism research philosophy and descriptive and causal comparative research design were employed in the study. Multistage sampling was employed in the study including 164 faculty members in Pokhara, Nepal as a sample size. Primary sources of data were used through questionnaires and statistical tools were employed as per the necessity to fulfil the research gap. The study revealed that sportsmanship behaviour denoted as OCBSPO was the least among university teachers in Pokhara. On the other hand, courtesy behaviour as denoted by OCB was perceived as the highest contributing factor of OCB. The study revealed a higher level of normative commitment (OCNOR) among the faculty members. The present study demonstrates that significant impact has been observed in civic virtue (OCBCIV) and courtesy (OCBCOU) and Civic Virtue (OCBCIV) dimensions on organizational commitment (OC). The research has policy implications as the findings of this research can be used by university authorities to further develop human resource policies. The future researcher needs to conduct research on the same area employing a larger sample, including different constructs and also to examine the impact of COVID-19 on organizational commitment.
Chief Editor's Voice Vol.5(1)
Authors: Jha Ashok Kumar
Published: October 2023

Editorial.
Chief Editor’s Voice Vol.6(1)
Authors: Jha Ashok Kumar
Published: October 2023

The board of editors of JOM, 2023 is pleased to announce the publication of the new volume 6(1) issue of the Journal of Management. The JOM is a peer-reviewed academic research journal registered with the online academic platform NepJOL, TU Central Library, Kirtipur that offers a platform for academicians, professionals and scholars to publish their original research in the field of management, commerce studies, economics and managerial communication.
Online Teaching in Management Education: A Case Study of Janakpurdham
Authors: Shah Binod , Tiwari Uday Kishor
Published: October 2023

This research paper explores the effectiveness, challenges, and opportunities of online teaching in the context of management education in Janakpurdham, Nepal. In this study, a survey method of research design has been employed. The nature of this study is a descriptive and survey research.  Questionnaire method has been used to collect the data from students and faculty members. The study has been done by convenient sampling method. The findings reveal that both faculty members and students perceive online teaching as equally effective as traditional face-to-face teaching in management education. The benefits of online teaching, such as flexibility, access to diverse resources, and opportunities for global collaborations, are acknowledged. However, challenges related to limited face-to-face interactions, maintaining student engagement, and technical issues are identified. The research highlights the significance of faculty training and support in adapting to online teaching methods. The study also offers recommendations to improve online teaching practices in management education in Janakpurdham, emphasizing interactive pedagogical strategies, technological readiness, and incorporating student feedback into course design.
Government Intervention Instincts in Nepal: An Investigation Using Document Analysis
Authors: Dangal Dil Nath , Pokhrel Aditya
Published: October 2023

This research analyses the government intervention's instincts in Nepal with reference to document analysis. This study used many policy documents from the Nepali government that dealt with economic intervention based on purposive sampling. Analysis of the fiscal and monetary sector policy has been done. The methodology for this research paper's research was document analysis. The study paper's findings revealed that the Nepali government has been concentrating on intervening with its policies but has neglected to evaluate the impact of the intervention and how well it matched its results. The Nepali government should now concentrate on evaluating its government intervention based on the demands of the economy and the accessibility of resources. This study has also filled the geographic gap left by the other studies by using the document analysis that was not previously looked at, indicating its original contribution.
Working Capital Management and Profitability of Commercial Banks in Nepal
Authors: Sah Gunja Kumari
Published: October 2023

This paper purposes to analyze effects of working capital management on profitability of commercial banks. Empirical data utilized to explores the association between of working capital management and profitability indicators. Based on empirical data, some major financial indicators, credit to deposit ratio, cash reserve ratio, cash and bank balance to total deposits ratio, working capital turnover ratio and liquidity ratios considered as an independent ratio and return on assets, return on equity, and net profit margin as dependent ratios were calculated. Among 20 of the commercial banks of Nepal, only seven commercial banks are taken as sample for the research work. Data were accumulated from secondary data of annual report of model bank and central bank from 2012 to 2022 by the judgmental sampling. Major financial ratios and statistical tools were utilized for the analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistical tools utilized to obtain outcome. In this study, three regression models were tested, and the ROA, ROE, and NPM models were shown to be statistically significant. In the ROA, ROE, and NPM models, respectively, 41%, 52%, and 55% of the sample variation is explained by independent variables.