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IMPACT OF APPROPRIATE ORIENTATION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY: A CASE STUDY IN TETOVO, NORTH MACEDONIA
Authors: GOXHA Lindihana , BESIMI Erda , IBRAIMI Fjolla
Published: September 2024

While sustainable urban development has become very important nowadays, the tendency of the population to move to the city is continually expanding and this causes higher consumption of energy to satisfy the requirements of the residents. A high percentage of this energy is used for HVAC and lighting of residential buildings. For this reason, the purpose of this research is to analyze the appropriate orientation of buildings witch is defined by site planning including the geometry of the buildings, by examining a residential neighborhood within a Tetovo. This paper detects the potential for innovative design strategies to drive substantial energy savings and promote environmentally responsible living. Building orientation within a neighborhood plays an important role in using the power of the sun. The study also explores the important role of site planning in the neighborhood’s energy efficiency ecosystem. The arrangement of buildings within the site play a dual role in promoting sustainability. Analyzed position of the residential buildings based on the openings in different orientations gives us the right to make the conclusion, that in Tetovo neighborhood the position of the greatest number of residential buildings is based on sustainable site plan which opens the dimension of energy efficiency related to the exposure to the sun. Southeast and southwest orientation are suitable for optimal use of solar energy increasing the energy efficiency of the buildings. In Tetovo, a city with a continental climate, the angle at which buildings are positioned relative to the sun's path can significantly impact energy consumption.
'Environmentalism of the poor': The case of Kenya green belt movement
Authors: Özberk Nejdet
Published: September 2024

The various manifestations of environmentalism across the globe are distinguished by their predominant attributes concerning the problems, causes, demands, methods and actors. These attributes are articulated through distinct notions, such as "environmentalism of the rich," encompassing nature conservation and eco-efficiency currents in developed countries, and "environmentalism of the poor," prevalent in less developed countries. It is argued that rich societies in the Global North place more emphasis on environmental protection, while poverty in the South is one of the main causes of environmental destruction. In the North, the prevailing nature conservancy is characterized by wilderness conservation, the defense of pristine ecosystems, and the exclusion of traditional inhabitants from their land and natural resource management; Eco-efficiency is characterized by the monetary valuation of ecosystems and their services, ecological modernization, sustainable development and smart growth. On the other hand, environmentalism of the poor is characterized by fair access to environmental goods and services, the right to livelihoods, respect for local cultural values, the mode of production, consumption, and distribution, and the appreciation and utilization of the natural world. This research, grounded on the political ecology approach, uses the body of current literature to analyze the Kenya Green Belt Movement as a case of the environmentalism of the poor. The sources of the research, which was designed as a case study, consist mainly of the books published by the founder of the movement, the documents and the annual reports published by the movement. In addition, secondary literature was used as additional sources.
CHAPTER 2: Multilingualism: An Effective Learning and Teaching Strategy to Enhance Higher Education Curriculum Practice
Authors: Mphuthi Mochina , Fredericks Brenton , Khohliso Xolani
Published: September 2024

In response to a context laced with coloniality, this chapter presents a systematic review of higher education pre-service teachers’ curricular and the role of multilingualism. The review is designed to carry out a critical exploration of the contribution multilingualism could make in shaping and enhancing learning and teaching strategies for pre-service teachers. The chapter uses the Population, Interest, Context (PICo) framework to generate data. Findings enable the chapter to unpack the benefits in the integration of multilingualism in higher education curricula. Following the PRISMA guidelines for article selection, the chapter elucidates specific strategies that are effective in higher education multilingual educational settings.
CHAPTER 3: Advancing Pedagogical Transformative Voices From the Peripheries: The Role of Critical Thinking, Creativity and Problem-Solving in the Curriculum
Authors: Mononyane Maele , Tshelane Molaodi
Published: September 2024

The urgency to translate pedagogical ideals into actionable classroom practices is the focus of this chapter. Curriculum reform that translates ideals on pedagogies for critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills is the focus of this chapter. Grounded in African Critical Theory (ACT) and Critical Race Theory (CRT), the chapter argues for a view on curriculum as praxis, with an emphasis on a deliberate pedagogic focus on empowering students through enhancing their agency in the design of the learning experience. Using Participatory Action Research (PAR) involving twelve postgraduate students and three academic staff members, the chapter uses empirical data to suggest the implications of the views on learning outcomes and engagement. To develop specific recommendations, the chapter uses Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to unpack the findings.
CHAPTER 6: Fostering Inclusive Curriculum Practice for Pre-Service Teachers in Higher Education
Authors: Mphuthi Mochina
Published: September 2024

This chapter explores the integration of cultural and traditional elements into pre-service teacher education. It hopes to address a scholarly gap existing in educational frameworks, which often overlook the holistic and culturally rich aspects of curriculum practice in teacher education. How inclusive curriculum practices could enhance the incorporation of cultural diversity in pre-service teacher education is the question the chapter hopes to address. Multicultural Education Theory (MET) informs the exploration of existing literature in the subject.
CHAPTER 7: Student’s Feedback on Lecturer Online Instruction Competence at a University of Technology
Authors: Lemeko Papi
Published: September 2024

The focus of this study is on the challenges and problems, as well as opportunities brought about by online learning and teaching in higher education. It seeks to capture students’ perspectives on online learning and instruction based on the instructors’ competence; thus attempting to map future teaching and learning models. To generate data, a quantitative survey and interviews were used. A questionnaire with both closed- and open-ended questions to determine both the breadth and depth of students’ perceptions of lecturer competence was used to generate quantitative and qualitative data. Three themes emerged from the data: planning and preparation, course execution and learner support.
Exploring the connectedness of the aspects of Thai KFL learners’ phonological awareness, orthographic awareness, and pronunciation production
Authors: Kim Chun-Ye
Published: September 2024

This study aimed to explore how the aspects of Thai KFL (Korean as a foreign language) learners’ (beginner-level, 79 persons) Phonological Awareness (PA), Orthographic Awareness (OA), and Pronunciation Production (PP) are connected in terms of L1 interference. To investigate the aspects of these three realms, PA and OA tasks, which were modified from the previous study, were implemented for the learners, and the data on PP was collected from oral tests. The format of PA and OA tasks was developed in three domains for each: PA items were divided into initial phonemes, final phonemes, and vowel phonemes, while OA items were classified into initial consonants, final consonants, and vowels. Through the results of PA and OA tasks, ㅊ and ㅈ, and ㅍ and ㅂ were derived as the most challenging initial phonemes/letters for Thai learners. ㄹ and ㄴ were also seen as challenging final phonemes/letters. However, new error types were also found in transferring ㄴ into ㄹ, which is the reverse of the previous studies done (ㄹ was transferred into ㄴ). Diphthongs such as ㅠ, ㅛ, ㅕ, and ㅖ have emerged as the most challenging vowels. The aspects of PA and OA were closely reflected in PP, and in turn, the aspects of PP are reflections of the underlying abilities of PA and OA. Therefore, to enhance learners’ pronunciation production, Korean language educators should note that the above-mentioned phonemes and letters are difficult for Thai learners and they need to provide explicit instructional strategies for the corresponding items.
Read a Zine, Then Make One, Then Catalog it: Creating a Zine Library at SUNY New Paltz
Authors: Veitch Madeline
Published: September 2024

Zines are self-published, low-budget printed, ephemeral works, motivated by a desire to share ideas of all kinds—personal reflections, political essays, how-to instructions, and more. During spring 2014, several undergraduate students and a metadata and reference librarian collaborated to create a zine library at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz. In the years that followed, they received a small programming grant, organized zine readings and how-to workshops, developed an interactive social media presence, and created a zine library intern position.
Bringing Art to the Library: An Undergraduate Art Education Collaborative With the Curriculum Materials Center
Authors: Reed Karen Nourse
Published: September 2024

In 2013, one Curriculum Materials Center (CMC) located in an academic library in Tennessee began to examine ways by which to increase awareness of its collection among students, faculty, and the greater community. The CMC director initiated an art display program on a prominent wall outside the library unit. Over the past two and a half years, the program has transformed from a marketing initiative into an instructional program for the university’s College of Education students in which state K-12 standards and teaching pedagogy are emphasized. The art initiative has additionally changed from its inception by becoming a collaboration with undergraduate art education students. This case study will discuss the goals, achievements, and evolution of the art initiative. Future directions of the program will be discussed, as well as implications for assessment.
The Simón S. Lucuix Río de la Plata Library
Authors: González Marinas María E.
Published: September 2024

The circumstances of collection development and use vary wildly. The story of the library created between 1919 and 1963 by Simón Lucuix in Montevideo, Uruguay, and then purchased by the University of Texas in 1963, provides instructive scenarios in which to observe the continually changing needs and desires that impact collection development. The scenarios reveal the complex social relationships that created this library and the tumultuous political events that dispersed it. This account of the altered contexts of the Simón Lucuix Río de la Plata Library intends to challenge readers to research this collection and the history of those they steward.
From Dusty Boxes to Data Bytes Acquiring Rights to Special Collections in the Digital Age
Authors: Hathcock April M.
Published: September 2024

Acquiring the rights to special collections material is of increasing importance as special collections are increasingly being digitized and placed online. Greater access to materials can lead to greater risk of copyright infringement, but for materials being acquired currently, it is possible to reduce the risk by acquiring rights at the point of accession. At New York University, key stakeholders addressed these issues by creating a framework for special collections acquisitions agreements that covers common circumstances surrounding the transfer of intellectual rights to special collections material, specifically with an eye to the possible digitization and placement of the material online.
Modelling the Effects of Manpower Training and Development on Employee Performance: a case of bank employees in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Mathematical Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria., Binuyo Adeyemi , Babatundeb Dorcas ,   Department of Mathematical Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria., Binuyo Gbonjubola ,   African Institute of Science Policy and Innovation, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Nmah Rita ,   Department of Mathematical Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Published: September 2024

In this study, a statistical analysis and the formulation of a mathematical model equation of the effects of manpower training and development on employee efficiency and performance were carried out. These were done to show the effects of providing adequate information and necessary instructions to employees through seminars, workshops and conferences among others on how to better perform tasks. Using the Nigerian banking industry as a case study, data were collected through a set of questionnaire administered on bank employees of selected banks in Nigeria. Multiple regression and descriptive statistics were employed for the analysis and the formulation of the mathematical model equation. From the analysis, the result shows significant positive effects of training and development on employee’s performance. Furthermore, the result indicates that an increase in training and development will yield a corresponding increase in employee’s performance. The study concludes that, effective and consistent training and
IMPACTO DO CONTROLE DA HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL NA REDUÇÃO DE EVENTOS CARDIOVASCULARES: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Costa Claudia Regina Furtado da , Silvestre Danubio Silva , Oliveira Eduarda Barbosa , Ribeiro Egiany Guedes , Perini Gabriel Silva , Alves Gabriel Victor Moreira , Moretto Giovanni , Andrade Giuerle de Oliveira , Rosa Jennyffer da Silva Leite , Sales Leiciane Almeida , Carvalho Leonarda Barbosa , Machado Letícia Costa , Freitas Maisa Araujo dos Santos , Caldas Morgana Bezerra Bispo , Moreira Sanzio Rabelo
Published: September 2024

Arterial hypertension is one of the main modifiable risk factors for the development of cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure. Proper blood pressure control has been widely studied and shows significant impact in reducing these events. This integrative review aims to synthesize the evidence on the impact of hypertension control in preventing cardiovascular events, addressing the main therapeutic strategies, including lifestyle changes and pharmacological interventions. The barriers to treatment adherence and challenges faced in the public health context were also analyzed. The findings emphasize the importance of more effective interventions and the need for further research to improve hypertension management and reduce associated complications.
A Comparative Study Between Transformer Coupled Un-Tuned and Tuned Power Derivative Circuits for Ultrasonic Cleaning System
Authors: Motakabber S. M. A. , Hoque Md. Mominul , Alam A H M Zahirul
Published: September 2024

This paper discusses the challenges in developing a high-efficiency driver circuit for an ultrasonic cleaning system. The main issue lies in finding the suitable driver circuit and drive signal to ensure the correct frequency level for the ultrasonic transducer. This difficulty affects the removal of contaminants from inaccessible areas due to the inability to control cavitation bubbles. To address these problems, the authors studied the behaviour of piezoelectric transducers and designed driver and output power circuits. The LTspice XVII software was used to design and simulate various circuits, and it was found that trapezoidal pulses were the most suitable drive signals for avoiding power loss and achieving reasonable efficiency. The generated output frequency of 38.6 kHz provides sufficient energy for cleaning various small metallic items like jewellery, wristwatches, glasses, etc. The findings of this study will be helpful for those conducting research in this area in the future.
Editorial and TOC
Authors: Alam AHM Zahirul
Published: September 2024

CHIEF EDITOR
Prof. Dr. AHM Zahirul Alam, IIUM, Malaysia
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mahbubur Rashid, IIUM, Malaysia
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS
Prof. Dr. Sheroz KhanOnaizah College of Engineering and Information TechnologySaudi ArabProf. Dr. AHM Asadul HuqDepartment of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringDhaka University, BangladeshProf. Dr. Pran Kanai ShahaDepartment of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringBangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, BangladeshAssoc. Prof. Dr. SMA MotakabberFaculty of EngineeringInternational Islamic University Malaysia, MalaysiaProf. Dr. ABM Harun Ur RashidDepartment of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringBangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, BangladeshProf. Dr. Joarder KamruzzamanEngineering and Information TechnologyFederal University, AustraliaDr. Md Arafatur RahmanReader in Cyber SecurityUniversity of Wolverhampton, UK
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Bananinha-do-mato (Bromelia Antiacantha): características e potencialidades em alimentos
Authors: Monteiro Vanessa Garcia , Fujii Tatiane Tavares , Gandra Eliezer Avila , Gandra Tatiane Kuka Valente
Published: September 2024

No Brasil, as plantas alimentícias nativas não fazem parte do grupo de alimentos mais consumidos no país e nos dias de hoje estão presentes apenas na culinária de algumas localidades. Entre essas plantas, na região do sul do Rio Grande do Sul, destaca-se a bananinha-do-mato (Bromelia antiacantha). O objetivo deste trabalho é realizar uma revisão de literatura acerca de estudos existentes relacionados à bananinha-do-mato (Bromelia antiacantha) focando no seu potencial alimentar. Atualmente, essa planta tem seu uso popular conhecido no tratamento de doenças, especialmente as do trato respiratório, sendo também fonte de vitaminas e antioxidantes. O fruto já foi testado na fabricação de suco, geleia, farinha e biscoito, mas os estudos ainda são escassos. Neste cenário, encontra-se o potencial de pesquisa da bananinha-do-mato na área de alimentos. Ao fim desta revisão, constata-se a escassez de estudos sobre este fruto, havendo ainda um grande percurso a ser trilhado para conhecer o melhor aproveitamento das potencialidades desta Planta Alimentícia Não Convencional (PANC).
A importância da pesquisa gastronômica na culinária de Minas Gerais
Authors: Rodrigues Gabriela Ferreira , Santana Aline Gomes , Shinohara Neide Kazue Sakugawa
Published: September 2024

A culinária mineira é reconhecida em todo território brasileiro por seu sabor e aconchego no paladar, sendo Minas Gerais um estado localizado no sudeste do Brasil e considerado uma região de turismo gastronômico devido ao seu extenso repertório culinário, formado ao longo de sua história. Essa cozinha peculiar foi construída a partir de condições sociais, geográficas, econômicas e políticas, culminando em pratos tradicionais considerados tipicamente mineiros, tais como: pão de queijo, feijão tropeiro, torresmo e goiabada cascão. Diante desse cenário, o presente estudo busca investigar as oportunidades de pesquisa no estado de Minas Gerais, relacionando com as possibilidades que as instituições de ensino superior podem aproveitar desse contexto de diversidade gastronômica. Para isso, a pesquisa utilizou-se do método bibliográfico apoiando-se em autores como Franzoni (2016), Frieiro (1982) e Paula (2013) a fim de fornecer um embasamento teórico e científico acerca de estudos sobre o ensino em gastronomia e a cultura alimentar mineira. A partir dos dados coletados foi possível perceber a importância de associar a gastronomia às instituições de ensino superior, como uma forma de aprimorar, valorizar e proteger os conhecimentos que cercam a trajetória e contemporaneidade da alimentação mineira.
Curso de qualificação profissional do Programa de Extensão TransGarçonne: um relato de experiência extensionista
Authors: Silva Bruno Bastos Ribeiro da , Monteiro Renato Augusto
Published: September 2024

Pessoas transgênero encontram diversas barreiras para a qualificação no mercado formal de trabalho. Este estudo objetiva apresentar e discutir aspectos da experiência de um estudante do bacharelado em gastronomia da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) em uma ação de extensão voltada para qualificação de pessoas trans. O curso faz parte das ações do núcleo de educação do programa TransGarconne. O relato de experiência retrata uma aula do curso de qualificação para atuação no setor de hospitalidade, incluindo habilidades do profissional de salão (garçom e garçonete). Os dados basearam-se no planejamento e execução das aulas da turma de 2022. Utilizou-se uma análise qualitativa a partir das anotações do caderno de campo e do acervo do programa. Buscamos problematizar questões inerentes às estratégias pedagógicas adotadas e as limitações e desafios encontrados pela equipe diante da complexidade do trabalho desenvolvido. Apontamos a necessidade de aprimoramento e a importância de ações de extensão para a formação extensionista e para que a universidade desempenhe o seu papel na redução das desigualdades sociais.
Saberes, sabores e (in)justiças: escrevivências femininas negras sobre os sentidos que preenchem os sabores
Authors: Alves Lourence Cristine , Coutinho-Degani Isis Pereira , Silva Leticia Maria Lima
Published: September 2024

Este ensaio teórico é uma provocação sobre os sentidos que preenchem as palavras e as palavras que nomeiam os sentidos. Se saber é etimologicamente sabor, perguntamos os sentidos desses sabores. Uma vez que as experiências dos sabores se relacionam com as vivências corporificadas, enfatizamos as Escrevivências de mulheres que utilizam a arte/literatura para denúncias de suas cosmopercepções, as quais celebramos como espelho de realidades invisibilizadas na dinâmica brasileira. Inscrevemos a colonialidade como recorte que perdura e acentua as diferenças e ousamos demarcar as reexistências possíveis. Nosso objetivo é revisitar formatos engessados e propor novos caminhos para o desenvolvimento de pesquisa no campo da Gastronomia que olhe múltiplos sentidos e poéticos das palavras. Transitamos entre diferentes perspectivas, de Brillat-Savarin a Rubens Alves, propondo caminhos para revisitar lógicas eurocêntricas hegemônicas e para construir novas linguagens e olhares que contemplem intelectuais contra hegemônicos e convocando também autoras da literatura. Por fim, atentamos para a fome como uma urgência que pertence ao campo da Gastronomia e fica à sombra nas pesquisas e escritos.
O machismo e o racismo e a culpabilização da mulher pela piora da alimentação da família quando ela passou a ocupar o mercado de trabalho
Authors: Garcia Letícia Tinoco de Toledo , Estima Camilla De Chermont Prochnik
Published: September 2024

A saída da mulher para o mercado de trabalho é uma das grandes justificativas nos estudos do campo da alimentação e nutrição para a piora da qualidade nutricional do consumo alimentar das famílias, e que acarreta o desenvolvimento e aumento da prevalência e incidência de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis no Brasil nas últimas décadas. A mudança no perfil de alimentação do brasileiro é notória, mas o quanto essa afirmação da emancipação das mulheres para obterem espaço no campo profissional, fora de casa, com um trabalho remunerado e reconhecimento além da independência se configura como um discurso machista e culpabilizadora delas. O presente artigo tem o objetivo de fazer um ensaio crítico acerca do tema a partir do levantamento de artigos que contextualizaram a mudança no padrão de alimentação no Brasil, a afirmação da saída da mulher para o mercado de trabalho com as temáticas do conceito de família, criação do patriarcado, falta de uma estrutura social de rede de apoio às mulheres e a sobrecarga feminina.
Cervejarias são para todes? uma investigação sobre o mercado de trabalho cervejeiro paraibano à luz de gênero
Authors: Ferreira Antonio Agaildes Sampaio , Teixeira Ademilson Bezerra , Silva Valéria Louise de A. Maranhão Saturnino
Published: September 2024

O ramo da alimentação é marcado por gênero! Este estigma é evidente, inclusive, no mercado cervejeiro frente às divergências sociais, como o histórico afastamento forçado de mulheres da produção, uma destinação da fabricação de cerveja à responsabilidade masculina e à sua dominação neste campo, as poucas mulheres fabris, etc. Objetiva-se constatar as questões de Gênero nas Cervejarias Paraibanas registradas no MAPA, tanto na posição de empregador/a quanto de colaborador/a, identificar a presença e ocupação de minorias sociais, quantificando-as e traçar um atual perfil panorâmico. Esta pesquisa é quantitativa, de natureza básica, objetivo exploratório, procedimento bibliográfico e de campo, com instrumento de coleta via questionário eletrônico. Na pesquisa in loco, toma-se como amostragem a snowball iniciada com as cervejarias registradas no Estado. Os dados foram sistematizados e analisados levando em consideração os marcadores culturais expostos. Assim, a força social é composta por: 80% de homens cis brancos heterossexuais, e 20% de mulheres cis, parda e indígena, heterossexuais. Quanto ao gênero da força laboral: 78% são homens cis, 16% são mulheres cis e 6% sem identificação.
"Effect of Adding LH Activity During Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation: A Comparison of Standard vs. Low-Dose Human Chorionic Gonadotropin on Pregnancy Rates Following Frozen Embryo Transfer"
Authors: H. Check Jerome
Published: September 2024

Several studies suggest that adding luteinizing hormone (LH) activity to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) for in vitro fertilization (IVF) may improve live delivered pregnancy rates (LDPRs). However, the purpose of this study was not to prove or disprove whether adding LH activity improves LDPRs. Instead, the study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two methods of adding LH activity: using human menopausal gonadotropins (hMG) or low-dose human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) injections during FSH stimulation. Since low-dose hCG is less expensive, the study sought to determine if it is as effective as hMG.To eliminate the potential effects of COH on the endometrium, the study used frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles, evaluating embryo quality in the subsequent cycle, which involved only a graduated estrogen regimen followed by progesterone. The findings showed no significant advantage of the more expensive hMG over low-dose hCG in improving LDPRs. This suggests that low-dose hCG may be a cost-effective alternative to hMG for adding LH activity during COH.
Energizing Innovation: Inspiring Peak Performance through Talent, Culture, and Growth
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: September 2024

Energizing Innovation: Inspiring Peak Performance through Talent, Culture, and Growth In Energizing Innovation: Inspiring Peak Performance through Talent, Culture, and Growth, renowned organizational sociologist, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover provides a comprehensive research-backed framework to optimize and maximize organizational performance and employee performance and innovation.​ With chapters spanning talent management, leadership, engagement, culture, as well as other timely topics such as hybrid work arrangements, self-managing teams, and adapting to workers' changing ambitions and more, Westover explores the latest research on attracting talent, fostering leadership skills, boosting engagement, and strengthening company culture and equips managers with strategies to attract top performers and develop teams to their fullest potential. ​​ Westover dives deep into strategies like using AI for HR planning, developing meaningful work, turnover intention, building resilience during change, and leveraging positive psychology. Packed with real-world examples and tools, this book equips managers with evidence-based practices for developing top performers at every level. Westover delivers must-have insights on igniting extraordinary potential through people-centered approaches to innovation and growth.​ Backed by rigorous evidence, Energizing Innovation delivers a complete toolkit to spark engagement, nourish empowering cultures and achieve peak results by maximizing an organization's greatest asset - its talented workforce. An essential read for any leader seeking to energize their workforce and turbocharge organizational success.
The Paradox of Success: How Work-Life Balance and Career Development Impact Job Satisfaction
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: September 2024

This research brief examines the complex relationship between work-life balance, career development, and job satisfaction for knowledge workers. As career demands and remote/flexible work policies increase disintegration between work and personal domains, maintaining well-being and retention becomes challenging. However, neglecting career growth is also dissatisfying and leads to disengagement over time. The brief explores this paradox and provides research-based support for implementing holistic, integrated approaches that address both career fulfillment and work-life integration. It outlines how forward-thinking organizations are pilot testing flexible work arrangements, mentorship and sponsorship programs, and individualized career roadmaps to empower personalized, long-term career paths that accommodate shifting life stages and responsibilities. Drawing on case studies and feedback practices, the brief demonstrates how sustaining an inclusive culture valuing both career success and fulfilling lives outside work can revitalize organizations and engagement over the long term.
Analisis Manfaat Agunan Dalam Mitigasi Risiko Pembiayaan Murabahah Bermasalah (Studi Kasus Pada Pt.Bprs Mentari Pasaman Saiyo)
Authors: Roza Elfia , Dewi Yenty Astari
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini didasarkan pada kenyataan bahwa setiap penyaluran pembiayaan di bank syariah memiliki risiko tidak kembalinya dana atau pembiayaan karena beberapa penerima pembiayaan mungkin tidak mampu mengembalikannya dengan baik dan tepat waktu. Untuk mengatasi hal ini, mitigasi risiko diperlukan, dan salah satu cara untuk melakukannya adalah dengan memberikan syarat adanya agunan untuk dijaminkan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui standar penilaian agunan di PT. BPRS Mentari Pasaman Saiyo, juga untuk mengetahui efektivitas agunan dalam mengurangi risiko gagal bayar. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data dengan wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Dan adapun metode analisis data dilakukan dengan cara reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil dari penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa standar penilaian agunan yang ditetapkan BPRS Mentari Pasaman Saiyo yaitu dinilai berdasarkan kriteria barang agunan yang dijadikan jaminan oleh calon nasabah. Apabila jaminannya berbentuk tanah  maka di sesuaikan dengan  batas tanah dengan arah mata angin yang ada di sertifikat tersebut. Selanjutnya apabila jaminannya berbentuk kendaraan maka di sesuaikan dengan identitas yang ada di BPKB tersebut. Dan juga disesuaikan dan dihitung dengan nilai pasar yang ada. Pada PT. BPRS Mentari Pasaman Saiyo agunan dianggap memberikan manfaat dalam mengurangi risiko gagal bayar pada pembiayaan murabahah sebab agunan memberikan jaminan kepada bank bahwa pinjaman akan dibayar kembali.
Pastoral Pra-nikah dan Pascanikah: Menggali Makna Pernikahan Kristen dalam Menyikapi Maraknya Kasus Perselingkuhan
Authors: Stefanus Ronald
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali kembali makna pernikahan Kristen dalam menghadapi realita yang ada yaitu keretakan kehidupan pernikahan karena kasus perselingkuhan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode studi kepustakaan untuk mencari faktor-faktor apa saja yang menyebabkan perselingkuhan terjadi serta dampak yang ditimbulkan. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis berusaha menggali kembali makna pernikahan Kristen serta peran gereja dalam pelaksanaan pastoral. Hasil penelitian ini memaparkan bahwa perselingkuhan akan berdampak serius bagi kehidupan pernikahan. Dampak negatif perselingkuhan bukan hanya dirasakan oleh pasangan pelaku perselingkuhan melainkan juga berdampak pada anak dan pelaku perselingkuhan itu sendiri. Oleh sebab itu, gereja memiliki peranan penting untuk melakukan pastoral pra-nikah dan pascanikah untuk meneguhkan setiap pasangan memahami makna pernikahan Kristen yang sesungguhnya.
A realidade da alma no pensamento de Léon Bonaventure
Authors: Perrone Paula , Melo Walter
Published: September 2024

O artigo integra a pesquisa de 2021 de pós-doutorado “Contribuição à história da psicologia analítica pelo olhar de Léon Bonaventure”, baseada em entrevistas com esse autor e em seus textos. A inserção da psicologia analítica no Brasil por meio dos pioneiros Nise da Silveira, na saúde mental, Pethö Sandor, com a integração fisio-psíquica e Léon Bonaventure, na clínica com ênfase na re-alidade da alma, reflete o diálogo interdisciplinar presente na construção da concepção. Psicoterapeuta, pesquisador e editor responsável pela transmissão da obra de Jung no Brasil, firmado na existência da alma per se – sujeito e objeto do conhecimento psicológico – Bonaventure a vê como matriz das experiências, apresenta o modo de conhecê-la, discute a presença da tipologia nos textos. Tematiza a noção de Si-mesmo com base nos textos da mística Teresa de Ávila e compara a compreensão da alma e seu centro à de Jung. Como um “jardineiro da alma”, se aproximou dela como experiência e realidade, numa atitude simbólica.
Gestão continuada na administração de resíduos de serviços de saúde de um laboratório de análises clínicas
Authors: Da Silva Andrade Theives Taine Feliz , Nunes Bordignon Cristina Aparecida , Bulhões Ronaldo , Flor Bertolini Geysler Rogis
Published: September 2024

This research experience presentation aims to analyze and describe the continued management in the administration of waste from health services in a clinical analysis laboratory, how an adequate management of solid waste impacts on the finances of a small clinical analysis laboratory. As a methodology, a case study was used. For data collection, direct observations were made at the company, application of semi-structured interviews with the two business partners. Data triangulation was performed based on the analysis of documents related to the waste treatment management plan, provided by thelaboratory and direct observation. Based on the evaluations carried out, it was concluded that, due to the low volume of production of infected waste, the financial impact for the laboratory is low or insignificant, although from an environmental point of view, all contamination must be avoided, even if its volume and impact are small.
Gestão da Transferência de Tecnologia em Instituições Científicas, Tecnológicas e de Inovações na Região Sudeste do Brasil
Authors: Vasconcelos Nogueira Dal’Maso Fernanda , De Oliveira Ferreira Natalia Ingrid , Siqueira dos Santos Tatiane , Santos Silva Luan Carlos
Published: September 2024

The objective was to identify the existing gaps in the management of Technology Transfer Office (TTOs) regarding the transfer of technology and innovation in Scientific, Technology and Innovation Institutions in the Southeast region of Brazil. The research was characterized as applied and exploratory, based on a bibliographic review in national and international sources, a structured questionnaire was chosen and applied based on the Technology Transfer Radar (RTT) tool adapted from Silva (2016). The results show that the state of São Paulo is at the most advanced stage in the region, followed immediately by Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais, with the highest averages per state in terms of RTT: “People” (3.60) in Minas Gerais; “People” (3.75) in Rio de Janeiro; and “Integrated Management” (4.33) in São Paulo. The lowest averages of the dimensions were: “Commercialization” (1.67) Minas Gerais; “Processes”, “Valuation” and Commercialization” with (2.42) in Rio de Janeiro; “Relationship” (2.67) in São Paulo. With the study it was possible to verify the relationship between the evolution of national and institutional regulations and the performance of the TTOs. The study points out that the dimensions of People, R&D in Technologies and Intellectual Property, respectively, boast the best indexes of ICTs in the Southeast. The dimensions Valuation, Commercialization and Society, in that order, present the worst performances, thus giving rise to a greater number of actions and projects that recognize these areas and strengthen the other dimensions.
Los desafíos de la digitalización en Pymes manufactureras de la Argentina: un recorrido sobre los avances empíricos recientes
Authors: Vélez Juan Gabriel , Morero Hernán Alejandro
Published: September 2024

In the last decades, the digitalization has advanced in both the economy and society. Different waves of technological advances (computers, the Internet, the development of ICT) have expanded to what is currently called “4.0 technologies” into firms, their production and organizational processes. However, the literature that has studied the extent to which these “4.0 technologies” are present in manufacturing in Argentina is scattered. This is a review paper that aims to review recent empirical advances that seek, in an academic and systematic manner, to account for the importance of the digitalization of production in the Argentine industry in recent years.
Industria 4.0 como sistema tecnológico. Los desafíos de la política pública
Authors: Fernández Franco Sebastián , Graña Juan M. , Robert Verónica
Published: September 2024

During the last decade, a new set of information and communication technologies applied to the industrial sector has emerged: Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technological system. In this article, we study the Argentina´s case, focusing on I4.0 goods and services´ supply. We aim to contribute to the literature from the angle of an economy characterized by its heterogeneous productive structure. Developing I4.0 supply is of major importance to increase the technological adoption to catch up.
We found that although the Argentina´s I4.0 technological system has a reduced number of firms, it has competences in several technological areas (e,g. software, AI, IoT). Moreover, the productive diversification trajectories are similar to those observed in the global technological system. After studying some of them, we discover that the Argentina´s I4.0 supply is heterogeneous and has different characteristics. In effect, we propose different classifications that can help the public policy. Last, we consider that policy makers have to take into account 3 key dimensions: the structural small/medium size of the firms, the market segmentation and the solutions´ scalability.
Industria 4.0 en la Provincia de Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Authors: Carattoli Mariela , Hoyos Maldonado Daniel
Published: September 2024

This paper presents the results of an exploratory investigation aimed at analyzing the diffusion and adoption process of strategic Industry 4.0 technologies in the industrial sector of Buenos Aires province, and outlining policy recommendations at the subnational level. For this purpose, a panel of 55 industrial companies from Buenos Aires province was formed. The (partial) results show unequal degrees of adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, in line with the marked heterogeneity in terms of productive scale and technological capabilities of firms in the Buenos Aires territory, and a technological trajectory associated with Industry 4.0 in the Province of Buenos Aires, which is still in an early phase of the adoption curve. Based on the identification of barriers and company typologies, a taxonomy of promotion policies that could be implemented at the subnational level is proposed.
Motivaciones y obstáculos a la incorporación de tecnología 4.0 en PyMEs de la provincia de Santa Fe
Authors: León Torres Hollman , Roitter Sonia , Carmona Rodrigo , Calvo Crende Matías , Ascúa Ruben , Minetti Andrea
Published: September 2024

The processes of digitization and the integration of new technologies associated with Industry 4.0 within companies are considered key elements in generating their competitive advantages. Various factors influence the selection processes of these technologies, alongside multiple motivations and obstacles encountered in tackling this challenge. This study aims to understand the incorporation process of these technologies within companies in Santa Fe´s province. It draws upon data collected through the "Santa Fe Digital Transformation R&D" program, conducted in collaboration with the National University of Rafaela in 2022. Employing a quantitative methodology, indicators are devised to assess the level of technological adoption, motivations, and obstacles encountered. The analysis explores the relationship between different dimensions associated with the digitization process and variables such as the sector and size of companies, employing chi-square tests and standardized normalized residuals. Findings suggest that SMEs are motivated to adopt 4.0 technologies to achieve cost savings, enhance relationships with clients and suppliers, and improve their processes. However, they face challenges concerning financial capacity, the availability of human resources, and infrastructural deficiencies that constrain the adoption of these technologies.
Nota Editorial
Authors: Morero Hernán Alejandro , Ascúa Rubén
Published: September 2024

Nos complace el poder presentar el segundo número de este año de la Revista Pymes, Innovación y Desarrollo, con proximidad la reunión anual de la Red Pymes Mercosur. Sin duda, esta reunión que nos encontrará en dos países como parte del mismo encuentro (Uruguay en la ciudad de Salto y Argentina en la ciudad de Concordia), nos permitirá debatir acerca de los aportes de esta nueva publicación. Se trata de un número enriquecedoramente variado: compuesto por artículos en convocatoria abierta, artículos premiados en la pasada reunión anual de la Red Pymes 2023, y tanto artículos científicos como presentación de experiencias.
Comparative Analysis of Brazilian Smart Cities
Authors: De Simone Maciel Ana Beatrice , Montenegro Rosa Livia , Gonçalves Eduardo , Gonçalves Taveira Juliana
Published: September 2024

The general objective of this paper was to identify the configurations of selected Brazilian cities that led them to be considered smart and, more specifically, to analyze the role of public governance in the development of smart cities in Brazil. Through comparative qualitative analysis (QCA), five categories of policies were applied in Brazilian smart cities: social policies, educational policies, science and technology policies, urban planning policies and health policies. The results show that investments in science and technology achieved good participation in developing Brazilian smart cities, and educational policies proved to be significant compared to the other policies analyzed. Furthermore, jointly applying public policies for the development of smart was found to be effective, detaching their role in the development and helping in reducing economic inequalities in the country.
OPTIMALISASI FORMULA MIE KERING BERBASIS TEPUNG KOMPOSIT DENGAN PEWARNA BUNGA TELANG MENGGUNAKAN DESIGNEXPERT D-OPTIMAL TERHADAP PENURUNAN MUTU SELAMA PENYIMPANAN
Authors:   Poltekes KMC Kuningan, Lestari Mardhiyah , Ikrawan Yusep , Pranata Widjadja Willy
Published: September 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan formulasi optimal produk mie kering, tepung jagung ternikstamalisasi, tepung pisang, dan pati ganyong serta massa simpannya terhadap karakteristik mie kering serta mengetahui dan mempelajari korelasi lama penyimpanan terhadap stabilitas warna dan aktivitas antioksidan dari mie kering. Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam tiga tahap. Tahap 1, terhadap analisis bahan baku utama (tepung jagung nikstamal, tepung pisang, dan pati ganyong). Tahap 2, yaitu penetapan formula optimal dengan menggunakan program Design Expert metode Mixture D-Optimal melalui pengukuran respon kimia analisis kimia, fisik, organoleptik. Pengujian kimia meliputi kadar air, kadar abu, kadar lemak, kadar protein, kadar karbohidrat, kadar serat kasar dan kadar kalsium. Pengujian fisik yaitu elongasi, serta pengujian organoleptik meliputi warna, aroma, dan tekstur. Tahap 3, yaitu setelah mengetahui formula terbaik yang telah di analisis kemudian dilakukan pengamatan melalui uji kimia (uji stabilitas warna, dan uji aktivitas antioksidan) setiap satu minggu hingga didapat 5 titik pengamatan yakni minggu ke-0, 1, 2, 3, dan 4.